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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17

In still vnlid--as far ms short
measure dealers are concerned
but the wood men can continue
selling Just rs large loads ns they
please.
Good law. judge, and common
sense.
The Star hopes that tho fuel
dealers will take full advantage
Of II and sell Illegally largo loads
10 their hearts content.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17
Wife of Former
Premier Is Dead

PARIS, Feb. i7.--Madamc viviani
wife Of former Premier vivinni Of
France. died here suddenly Into last
night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17
WEALTH FOUND
IN KINGS TOMB

LUXOR. Feb. lin tire Valley
OF the Kings, whore $500 years ago
the royal funeral cortegc Of Pharaoh
Tutankhamen marched in solemn
state. the men OF new civilization
today made preparations for fetching
the ancient monarch out Of the
tomb where he has slumbered for
s5 centuries.
The aperture knocked thru the
sealed door to the inner mausoleum
has been closed up until all is in
readiness for the official ceremonial
opening on Sunday.
UNDREAMED.OF
WEALTH FOUND
When Howard Carter and the
other excavators entered the inner
tomb yesterday they found an I'M
dreamed-of wealth Of Egyptian furni.
turc. idols and other objects OF In
caiculable historical value.
The doorway from the outer room
now cleared OF everything save
two life.size statues Of the king
which have been boxed up 10 prevent
damage--lel TO a room hewn In the
solid rock and almost entirely taken
up with an immense sarcophagus.
Tho sides OF this sarcophagus. ap-
pawntly made Of wood, came within
two feet OF the walls 10 the cell.
There was barely room to pass
Turn to Page 4, Column II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17
LII GEE GEE. TIL OFFICE
yAMP. SCI:
sive q girl string Of pearls
~ 2 pair OF Jade earrings and
Se iseis all dressed up.

nns preachers don't figure thsy
~ touched their congregations
az uniess the collection plate Is
= kds boio-ieooed bean.
= ne io1s a knock knecd sica.n--
~ rsnf 70 pioeon-focd preacher.
I" quickly made them ttcdin.
~ enadren 0reto up together.
: rocked as could be-
~ 'oent iciih q cIub-footed sheriff
'pe psnitentiary.
's latest style fad is for flappers
rM Persian handkerchief
s-na their nscks, and what with
old weather and wet feet and
syhins. u ought to come =.
COLOR NO OBJECT
,sssdi Girl for light housework.
-rsstion TO green or coIored girl.
fied nd IN Hartford Times.
nv get discouraged. It's gcner.
ms last key Of the bunch that
e'tks the door.
80 state senate has passed the
'0ua law, and LII Gee Gee says
N. gao because she thinks the
I'M Hsses have wonderful posi-.
NJ TX . u a big fight on now as TO
mould own the Seattle water.
~ not turn II over 10 the boot
J. VT they are tho people who
"ssinE most use Of II.
GOING
GOING!
\ ZONE!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17


In the first place, CAUGHT LYING;
because its resolution of opposition to
the port board represented two dozen,
and not $1,000 members" as its tele-
gram to the United States shipping
board stated.
In the second place, by being FUN
DAMENTALLY WRONG; for the
Chamber of Commerce ought to be
lined up enthusiastically WITH the Port
Of Seattle in its harbor development
plans instead of being the ring-leader in
obstruction.
In the third place, by being used as
the INSTRUMENT OF PRIVATE IN
TERESTS in opposition to the public
welfare. Used like $15-a-day lobbyist.
The 5000 members of the chamber
ought, and The Star hopes they will, re-
pudiate the action of the two dozen Of
tenders who misrepresented them. Cham
bers of commerce ought to be powerful,
constructive influences in their conmu-
mites. The reason they seldom are such
influences IS that they periodically are
lSd iiCo laioC pooiIioIlS. DSdIlIc > CldlllDeI
has history of such occasional plumbers.
Recently the chamber has been sincere
in its efforts and unusually we'll guided.
The Star regrets this lapse; hence our
condolences to the membership. Singed
fingers are painful and they handicap
usefulness.
But it is not too late to remedy the
wrong. The chamber can reinstate
itself in a position of leadership if it
will bravely admit it's trustees error,
repudiate their position on the shipping
board deal and align itself stanchly
with the Port of Seattle for great, con-
structive, aggressive campaign of har-
Dor development.
What do the 5000 members say?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17
Condolences TO the Chamber OF Commerce
The Star Is Sincerely
Sorry That You Haze
Burned Your Fingers
(EDITORIAL)

The Star today extends its condolences
TO the Chamber of Commerce, which
again has burned its fingers in painful
manner
Burned its fingers while being steered
by little group of men with selfish mo-
tives into an indefensible position
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-17
MOuntdineers' Fate in
Doubt; Face Craze Peril
Death-Defying Ascent of Mt Robson Is
Already Under Way

Either tho men have succeeded In
their attempt: they have encountered
insurmouniahIs Obstacles and have
been forced 60 return 10 prepare for
second triai--or else they have
persisted.
II win be impossible 10 ray which
OF these fnten has oyeriakcn the In.
repid party until the next telegram
arrives--and that may be days.
Details OF tho eIpedition's advcn
lures since The stars representa-.
tive returned from the trip are con.
,ained In Bcrgucs' telegram. They
include several thrilling adventures
and ono escape from death.
The mountaineerB we're snow.
bound In their cabin nj tho head OF
Berg lake. some 5000 feet below the
summit. until Thursday OF las, week.
according 10 the telegram. On Fri.
day, however. tho Thermometer bc.
gan 20 drop and tho weather cleared
up IN The afternoon, 20 tho party
started 20 make preparations for
their dash 10 tho summit.
With tho Thermometer at 30 de
grecs below and falling rapidly. the
three men set out early Saturday.
Half way up Robson giacier--a vast
field Of snow-covercd ice. which cx.
tends eight miles up tho mountain.
side--Landry. who is chief guide Of
tho expedition. attempted 10 take a
short cut thru tho crevnsaes.
Tho party made a valiant effort TO
get thru-but in vain. The canyon
in the ice was 70 steep aud marrow
that there was no wny TO get out ex.
cept by returning.
LANDRY HAS
MARROW ESCAPE
On the way back. Landry nearly
lost his life. Crossing n crevasss on
n snow bridge. tho snow gave way
under him, and. but for the fact that
no was on axis, no would have
crashed thru and gone down into tho
almost bottomless pit. "A Il was. he
Turn to Page 4, Column o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-19

Open Evenings ana All Day Sunday.
Mail orders. shipped day order received,
Columbia Tire Bargain House,
4sg PA. AVE N. w. FRANKLIN 6T49. :
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-19

THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Rewards lts W0Fkers
HIahesf salaries are raid those who are watA
ad Tar the wofk--and this sehool can squlp yen
Ter any Of the folIowInB highly paid pesltleHs:
Garage Owner, Manager, Salesman,
Foreman, Auto Electrician. Mechals.
ic. Welder, Nulcanizer-
TuIfioN rates are moderate. Gait wFite -
phone Information today.
AMERICAN MOTOR SCHOOLS
WAsHIMGTON. o. g.
,,-,r,.rv. NgnVH For Descriptive GstAloo fI.5l
WRITE NOW l6l2 1877 you ST. N. ".
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Bealll L / fdal
8
AL ifoarlia
II III
Opportunity of d Lifetime 70
OaOn ShosO Place IL tlbe LAND
or SUNSHINE

~ 10y A1AA = - -
Heavily laden fruit orchards. green
shade trees. beautiful view from
: high mesa. u lovely Bungalow with
garage. outhousss. etc. perfect 1rri-
CATION system ana big swimming
pool; $40 acres cf rich soft; five crops
Of aifaIfa q year: low taxation; abun
dant Wild game nearby. and SEQ days
Of sunshineI
50 acres Of apples pears and peaches
40. 900 boxes Of fruit are expected ~
be paeked next year from the famous
Imhsen ranch III the heart Of Apple
valley, eight miles southeast Of vic !.
toryilIe and north of Riverside. Cali
fornia.
Is there anywhere else such 4 rare
combination 0f worth while qualities
for home, ranch and orchard The
Imhsen Rancho represents an invest
ment Of $4,000. and
IS For Sale On Attractive
For details conHssnicdte direct
Nth "OiOmer" care
Real Estate Department Inter
national Bureaus, Los Angeles
Examiner, Los Angeles, Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-19
HOUSES ron SALE

North Colonial home. rooms. bath.
porches two-car garage; Price u. bOOs
$4,000 cash.
Near 7th ana 81 SITS. n. W. Good invest
tricfty: first commercial Zone AL cOn-
dition. Price. $4,000.
Near North Capitol and Fl sts. eight
rooms. bath. latrobe heat, gass cheap
at $7. $50 81, 500 cash.
Southeast Hosne-Six rooms, bath latrobe
heat. gas. garage space. Price "a, W.
81 900 cash.
North Carolina Ave. S. E.six rooms.
bath. Iatrobe heat. gas $500. $1,000
k ST. 8. E.-six rooms, bath. fllrnace
heat. gas; garage space. $1,000 ~ ooo
cash.
Mass. Ave. s.. Nine rooms and bath.
latrobe heat electricity, garage space.
Price. so. 500.
Southeast, Near Lincoln Park Eight
rooms two baths. four-car garage. q.
W. h., gas Price, Sc. 500. "a 900 cash.
southeast--Five rooms. frame. %, 500.
Make offer.
Seventh st. N. E.-Eight rooms. bath, n
W. h. electricity, front and rear pofch-
ed: garage space. $3.50. $1,000 cash.
Near Sth ana K SITS. M E.Six rooms
and bath, latr0be heat and gass front
porch, garage space. $4,000 81, 900 cash
We have ali kinds Of business property
for sale. II you want to bug Or sell, see
as first. &
- = x :. - ~ !, - i. ~ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-19
CLAIRvOYANTt Ass
Licensed 81 Dtslrses 81 celsn.a.u.

MADAME JEANNETT@
guarantees to read your life the asks
no 0uestions will tell you what YOU
want TO know, giving names dates a1d
facts. s26 + Ut. N w.
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AO1OmODlL y
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE I01

BONDED
USED CARS
The bond takes all the chance
put Of buying a used car. Come
in and let US explain.
1922 Maxwell Touring.
1922 Nash Touring.
1922 Ford Touring.
1921 Dodge Touring.
1919 Dodge Touring.
1919 Buick 7=Pass.
1922 Ford Tourings (3).
1921 Maxwell.
1920 Columbia Sport.
1921 Hupmobile.
1921 Ford Roadster.
III. B. LEARY JR.
Cost less, last longer. A puar-
antee written by one of the oldest
automobile concerns in Washing
ton goes with each used car.
LIBERAL TERMS.
1921 18th st.
Main HOB. Open Evenings Until Q.
: FORD ToURING--Starter ana demo1n1-
aple rims, good tires; first class con-
Nlion. HANDBEY, MOTOR COM
FANY. $3.50 Georgia, ave. N. w.
~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-19
Z -AUTOMO3II.Ies ZOE eAI.E l4l
FORD BARGAINS.

r.o,,a el,nira n 240 up
ssssv, 80 Ia q arfraf.s "A 81 $3.50
Truck, good body -. 8, WV
EE E:;I 81. assts: = "A, a: 4: Y
Evening star., 1923-07-22
July Clearance Prices on
Girls Summer Dresses

s5.98 Dresses, S2.9S-H
White Organdy Dresses, ruffle-
trimmed skirts. waists and
sleeves; sizes E. II and IA years;
soiled from handling.
SI298 Dresses, S8.95-(3)
White Net Dresses, beautiful
model, with picot rufies and
satin ribbons; size II years only;
slightly soiled.
S2.98 Dresses, S2.29-(ISJ
Dresses, of tissue gingllams and
dimities, stylish models and
pretty co1ors; sizes to IA years.
s49S Dresses, S3.9S-0
Imported Organdy Dresses, in
green and blue; trimmed with
picot ruffles; appliqued skirts
and waists; sizes 7 to II years.
Goldenberg' 's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

81 PiHowcaseS, 69c-Em-
broidered Pillowcases, good quail
ity bleached muslin, hemstitched
or scalloped edges.
75c to 81 Scarts, 59c-Lace-
trimmed Scarfs. with jewell
cloth centers; 50 to IS inch
length.
SI.25 Stamped Tubing, &c
Stamped Pillow Tubing, two
neat patterns, stamped for seal
Looping.
SI.25 Lunch Cloths, Soc
Stamped Lunch Cloths. 54-inch
size; heavy unbleached sheeting;
limited quantity.
Goldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Girls Dresses, SI.69-(HJ

Girls Dresses, SI.69-(H)
Colored Lawn Dresses, long
wasted models prettily trimmed;
sizes 7, and 10 years only.
1928 Dresses, G.95-O
Little Girls White Organdy
Dresses, trimmed with ruffles;
sizes 2, 5 and 4 years only.
81 Beach Frocks, Ec-Lh-
tie Girls Beach Frocks, with
sunbonnets to match; trimmed
with rosebud cretonne; sizes 2
to years.
$3.50 Dresses, SI.79-Liffle
Girls Normandy Wolfe Dresses,
in orchid, peach, mais and copen;
deep hemstitched hens, finished
with ribbons; sizes to 5 years
only
Evening star., 1923-07-22
July Clearance Sale of
Household Linens and TOlUeIs

SIPS Bath Sets, 88c-Em-
broidered Turkish Bath Sets, one
large towel and washcloth to
match.
20c Crash, I5c Bootf
Mills Absorbent Crash, for roller
or tea towels. Limit, ten yards.)
Turkish TowelS, pc
Heavy double-thread Turkish
Towels. athletic weave; seconds
OF 39c values.
I9c Huck Towels, I2Ac-
Heavy Huck Towels. fast color
blue borders; absorbent weave,
for face or hand use
$50 Linen Huck, &c.
pieces of 26-inch Warranted ALL
pure Linen Huck, extra heavy
grade for towels.
Bath Sheets, 59c-Tnrknif
Baby Bath Sheets. size 39x40
inches; seconds CT $l.00 values.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Jnly Clearance Sale Of
Art and Stamped Goods

soc Linen Scarfs, Sc
Pure Linen Scarfs, with fringed
ends; regulation length.
75c Stamped GoWnS, Soc
Ready-made and Stamped Night
gowns, neat designs; good quail
ity materials.
I8c Shetland Floss, &c
Superhne Shetland Floss, i'll
black, white and leading shades.
38c Magic Floss, 26c-One-
ounce balls of Magic Floss, i'll
new Paisley shades.
25c Stamped To,peIS, 2 for
2sc-Stamped Glass Towels. also
lot of three piece Vanity Sets.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

Table Damask, 59c = 10
pieces of 72-inch Mercerized
Table Damask, good serviceable
grade; in neat patterns; seconds
of values worth 75c yard.
39c Art Linen, Uc = 22-
inch Tan Art Linen, warranted
ali pure linen for scarfs and
CenterS.
Table Napkins, E for 59c-
18xf8 Mercerized Damask Table
Napkins, neatly hemmed; as
sorted patterns.
Cotton Toloels, I2Hzc-
Heavy Absorbent Cotton Towels,
suitable for hand or kitchen use;
seconds OF l9c values.
Pattern Cloths, sI.59-Biue
and White Mercerized Damask
Pattern cloths, round centers;
seconds OF $3.50 values.
Goldenberg' 's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Corset Clearance

So to IS Corsets, s2.4-
Odd lot of high-grade Corsets.
including P. n. Warmers make;
white or pink coutil; various
models; broken sizes; also one
Bon Ton Corset, of pink coutil;
low bust and long skirt, size Is.
81 and $3.50 Corsets, S2.9S
Llrcluding P. n, American
Lady and C-B makes, of white
coutil or pink brocade; popular
models; broken sizes.
G.75 Memo Corsets, $3.50
40 Memo Reducing Corsets, of
heavy white coutil; low-bust
model; slightly soiled; sizes "a,
Is and 20.
81 COrSefS, 79c-SmaH lot
of Fancy Pink Girdle CorsetS,
with supporters; ideal for girls.
Goldenberg' s-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Csc Wind0sv Shades, 44c

Perfect quality Heavy Opaque
Cloth Window Shades, size it. by
5 TT. 8 inches; mounted on guaran-
teed spring rollers; white, medium
and dark greens. Complete with
ring and all fixtures.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
.39c to 59c CretOnneS, 24C

Yard-wide fine grade Washable
Cretonnes. in mill lengths up to 10
yards. Choice of light OF dark
floral, bird. stripe or tapestry de-
signs, for draperies, cushion. couch
and furniture covers. 1trst Floor
Evening star., 1923-07-22
75c Chair Cushions, SIC

Large size Bar Harbor shape
Chair Cushions. filled with soft cot
ton; covers of fast color cretonnes;
tufted with ten buttons.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

79c and 98c Laces, 49c
Venice Laces and Bands, or
inches wide; white and cream
colors.
WC PicOf Edges, 12Hc
Picot Edges, Venice and filet
effects; dainty designs; white and
ecru colorS.
49c CamiSoIe Laces, Csc
Calais Vals. Imitation Filet and
Venice Camisole Laces. with rib
bon beading; various widths.
SIPS Bertha Laces, 89c
Including Spanish, Oriental and
Chantilly effects, all widths: in
white. ecru, cream and black
Evening star., 1923-07-22
4;e.z.e;ft. Stem ST SIS
ciled Grass Rugs
AT
SIO.95 Grass Rugs, S6.75

Supreme" Grass Rugs, high
grade. 1600-warp quality, closely
woven with smooth finish. Choice
of Chinese, oriental. medallion, neat
and novelty designs. in rose, blue,
green. olive, gray, red, tan and
brown. 9x12 ft. room size.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
;::::;': s:::: s:::: ;! ss:: Stencils. Re! SIS
GIced to ...-.. -
Red Seal CongOleum
Rugs S13.55

Seconds of the Gold Seal Rugs,
the imperfections being so slight
as not to interfere with wearing
qualities nor appearance. Ioou
designs and colorings: all with com
plete borders. Size 9x12 feet for
large room
Evening star., 1923-07-22
SOC Sash Curtains, 29c

Sheer quality Marquisette Sash
Curtains. neatly hemstitched. with
heading ready to hang.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
S595 STENCILED GRASS RI

Stened Rugs OF heavy double-warp quality
full of smooth finish and perfect quality
The attractive designs in the most wanted color
July Clearance Sale price, $500
Evening star., 1923-07-22
$3.50 Crepe
Ki7,OnOs, SI.33

Odd lot of Women's Crepe
Kimonos, good. soft-finish quality.
in assorted plain shades; full-cut
models.
SI.25 to $50 Sacqnes, 84e-Lawn
Dressing Sacques, dainty patterns,
made with collar and belt; broken
sizes.
Goldenberg Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

Sl.98 and $2.49 Ruffled Net
Flouncings, $l.39 Yard
Dainty Ruf1ed Net Flouncng of point de esprit plain
mesh nets. with four and five of rue finished with rib
bon edges white pink Nle blue mais u and So inches
wide Make up into the pettiest of rocks
and children.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
89c Val LaceS, 69c
81 Georgefte CREPE
$3.50

Fine close woven grade. in black.
white and colors; 40 inches wide.
For entire dresses and overblouses.
Goldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
SOC and 59c Socks. .3.5c hair

QUO ana O1C OOCRS, J0C DNtT
Childrens "Onyx' Socks, imported and domestic
grades. in plain mercerized; choice white with
fancy striped artificial silk plated tops others in
plain shades; some with clock the with
Roman stripe. All sizes in the lot, not in each
style perfect quality.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Csc to CSC Socks, I9c bair

Chdrens Socks samples of the onyx" brand
imported and domestic quaties plain or mercerized
white with fancy striped bottom and others
in plain shades Mostly all sizes Perfect quality.
Godenberss-First
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
NEW COTTON MILL
SECURED BY MOULTRIE

M0ULTRIE, May 17-A new
and large cotton factory VIII be built
in Moultrie later this year as the
result Of a deal closed in Milwau-
kee a few days ago by w. j. Vercon
general manager Of the Moultrie
Coffin Mills, head of the Riverside
Manufacturing company and recog-
nized as one of the leading business
men in Southern Georgia. Nego-
tiations for the new industry have
been under way for more than a
year, but not until recently did Mr..
Vereen feel shat conditions were
such as to authorize the starting
Of operations as extensive as would
be necessary. But as has been stat
ed, the deal has been closed. r.
NJ, Beardslee, Of Milwaukee, will be
manager of the sales department. of
the new industry and has been here
for several days in connection with
the plans for establishing temporary
quarters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
TRADE BOARD EXECUTIVE
BODY FOR SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, May 18.-Directors
of the Savannah Board of Trade
have appointed an executive commit
tee consisting Of President George
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
STREET TAX MEASURE
AMENDED BY COUNCIL
Communication Taxes Must Be Paid
at Once, or Street Work Per-
formed on Demand

The Americas street tax ordinance
was amended by city council Mon
day night so as to require immedi-
ate payment of such tax or street
work where and when demanded by
the city marshal. The amended
measure provides also that such tax
es paid after May Is shall have
a penalty of so cents added, and
collection of this tax by the city
marshal is compulsory. The provis-
ions of the amended measure are
Immediately effective, and delin-
quents will be served with summons
requiring them to pay up instanter,
or report for work in the streets
Another provision added to the ordi-
nance requires the taxpayer to fur
nish his own rations during three
days of the six he is required to
work upon the streets, the city fur
nishing rations the other three days.
Passage of the ordinance amend
ment was unanimous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
FURLOW SCHOOL HOLDS
ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL
Beautiful Spectacle Staged Today
at Grammar School by Stu
dents and Faculty

4 beautiful sight was the annual
spring festival which was given this
morning at $3.50 o'clock at FarloW
school, in which the students of the
grammar school participated. The
stage was arranged on tho campus
and also seats for the hudreds Of
guests that were present.
The little girls were lovely in their
costumes representing ali the spring
flowers, butterflies and fairies.
IN the opening scene winter en-
tiers and all the flowers dropped their
heads; then comes Death" waving
scythe, and all the flowers are
lulled to sleep, but with the com
ing of Spring" all the flowers are
awakened.
The musical theme was unusually
effective, exemplifying the work
done by the students from the pre-
scribed song studies used through
out the year The pageant was dl-
rected by Mrs. Walter 7. Maynard,
director of music here for the past
five years, who has trained the stu
dents in ali lines of music.
With flowers grouped on the
stage, the following program was
rendered.
Opening Chorus-Hurrah! Hurrah!
Fifth grades.
Winter Enters (waving wand)
All Flowers Droop-Loraine Weed.
Death Enters (waving scythe)
All Flowers Go to Sleep-Judson
Rushin.
Song - Fairies Lullaby, Second
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-18
PAYMENT FOR POSTS
DEMANDED Of CITY
Project Underwater by Civic
Club Subject of Discussion
Before Council

At Wednesday nights session of
city council City Attorney Lane no.
titled the members Of notice of an
intention to bring suit for $182.20
against the City Of Americas by the
Unio nMetal Manufacturing compa-
ny, Of Canton, Ohio, the amount be-
ing claimed as payment for orna-
mental posts placed at the intersec-
ton OF Lamar and Lee streets. Dis
cussion of the announcement de-
yeloped that the posts were pur-
chased by w. d. Tiedeman, then
city engineer, and that the project
was underwritten by one of the civic
clubs of fmericus. That the club
had never been notified of any de-
linquency in payment was also
brought out.
In presenting the matter to coun-
ell, City Attorney Lane gave as his
opinion that inasmuch as the posts
had been ordered BY Mr.. Tiedeman
without authority of council, the
suit could be successfully defended
by the city, the only question in
volved being whether or not coun-
Gil was willing to assume the debt,
the posts being erected upon the
city STREETS here and adding to the
beauty Of the city. Alderman Witt
said he could not recommend pay
ment of the bill under such circum-
stances, and there was much discus
I'sion Of the matter.
Alderman Mize asserted the city
either should pay for the posts or
return them to the company from
which they were purchased, and this
brought out the assertion that the
purchase had been underwritten by
an Americas civic club, as well as
certain other features involving
promises Of payment made by own
| ers of abutting property under spe-
Gifted conditions at the time the
posts were erected. At least part
of these pledges remain unpaid, it
was said by Alderman Witt, accord
ing to his best information
Finally Alderman Allison moved
that the debt be assumed by the city
and an aye and nay vote was called
for Aldermen Allison, Harris and
Mize voted to pay the bill, and Al
dermen Witt and Carswell and May
or Poole opposed the motion. The
vote resulting in a tie, It was then
agreed to let the matter go over until
next meeting, when it is hoped Al
derman W F. Mitchell will be pres
ent and vote upon the proposal.