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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
BIGHAN APPEAL DENIED
BY CAROLINA SUPREME
COURT. He MUST DIE
Former Leslie Man Sentenced to
Electrocution VIII Pay Ex-
treme Penalty April 27
MURDERED WHOLE FAMILY
Case Has Been in Carolina Courts
During Two Years, With APP
peal Finally Decided

COLUMBIA, S. c.. April 4.-The
supreme court of South Carolina to-
day handed down decision in the
case Of the State VS.. Edmund D.
Bigham, finding Bigham had been
properly convicted and upholding the
decision of the lover court, where he
was found guilty and sentenced to be
electrocuted. The death penalty was
suspended when Bighams attorneys
filed aa appeal for new trial nearly
two years ago.
The supreme cosrt today fixed
April 27 as the day when Bigham is
to be electrocuted. The only re-
source Of the condemned man now is
an appeal to the governor, which, it
is stated, holds out only a slender
hope Of reprieve.
Bigham was convicted of the mur-
der of his mother, his sister and the
latter's two adopted children, and
at his trial he claimed his brother,
Smiley" Bigham, committed the
crime. Smiley being a simple-mind-
ed individual.
The motive for the murder was al
legged to have been a dispute over
certain family property of which Ed
mund Bigham sought to possess him
self. ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
PHARMACY EXAM. HELD

MACON, April Applicants for
pharmacist licenses, 135 in number,
were being examined yesterday at the
Spring meeting of the Georgia State
Board of Pharmacists, which met at
the Hotel Dempsey.
Applicants came from all over the
South. The results of the examina-
tion will be announced in about two
weeks. Fl. D. Bell, of Albany, chair
man of the board, said.
The next meeting of the board will
be held in Atlanta April % and 20.
On the board with Mr.. Bell are F.
E. Johnston, of Savannah; J. T. Sell
'maa. of Atlanta; B. S. Persons, of
MacoHA and E. L. Murray, of Ameri-
Gus, secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
KILLER is KILLED

ROME, April 4.-Robert Hack
ney, whose home is on the line be-
tween Polk county, Georgia, and
Cleburne county, Alabama shot and
killed Tom Evans, of Cedartown,
near Esom Hill. Evans is well known
in Rome. Evans, it Wal be recalled,
is the man who a few months ago
shot and killed man by the name
of Andrew hunis of CedartowF:
Both were taxi drivers. He was hA-
der bond for that crime. N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
TO CONSIDER EDUCATION

NEW YORK, April 4.-Education-
al problems Of both religious and
secular character will be discussed
at the annual conference Of educa-
tional. secretaries of the Episcopal
Church, which will be held in Oma-
ha. Nebraska, April 1916, under the
auspices of the department of religi-
GUS education of that organization.
The conference will bring together
educational leaders from all of the
86 dioceses and missionary districts
Of the church in the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
STILL WITHOUT REFORMATION

VALDOSTA, April 4. 1T Sheriff
Gornto is still without other infor-
nation from West Virginia, regard
ing the automobile tag mix-up he has
been at work on. This leads to the
belief now that the trouble started
somewhere in Florida and that the
people interested have not yet reach
ed West Virginia and that this is
the reason the messages have not
been answered,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
TWO SLAYERS RELEASED
UNDER $4,000 BONDS

ROME, April 4.-0tt Boss and
Will partain, convicted of murder in
connection with the killing Of Deputy
Sheriff Paris and his son, and given
life sentences, have been granted
hail bv Judge Moses Wright, in the
sum of $4,000.
The two men have been in the
Walker jail ever since an appeal be-
fore the state Supreme court for a
now trial was granted. The main
witness for the state is out Of the
county; in fact, is said to be i'll
in south Georgia. So bail has been
granted them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
REPUDIATES KHAN

EAST ST. LOUIS, April Ralph
Cook the only one of three alleged
candidates for City Commisionerships
in yesterdays municipal election, who
was successful at the polls, today re-
pudiated his conncctic1.. with the
Khan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
Mrs. Agnes Harms Randle (above)
and ber husband, Captain Edwin H.
Randle (below.)

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April A.
Charging scores of homes of army
officers have been broken up by an
autocratic inner circle" of superior
officers, Captain Edwin H. Randle
has started suit against Colonel A.
L. Conger for 100000 for alleged
defamation of Mrs. Randle's charac-
ter.
Randle, an officer at Fort Sam
Houston here, has sent a relative of
Mrs, RandIe to Washington to ask
Secretary Of War Weeks to give the
whole matter a cearohing invostiga-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
BIGHAM FORMERLY
LIVED AT LESLIE

Edmund Bigham, referred in the
foregoing dispatch, formerly lived at
Leslie, in Sumter county, and was
well known in Americas as we'll He
was suspected of having had part
in the murder of Walter Wade here
several years ago, but was released
from custody after questioning by
Sheriff Harvey. Shortly before 60
ing from Georgia to South Carolina,
Bigham moved to Americus and lived
here a few months, conducting a fill
ing station on Cotton avenue between
Lamar and Forsyth streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04

Best acting in the movies is
done by the man who smiles as
you squeeze past on his pet corn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
AMERICUs SPOT COTTON

oIIlcG mloulng, 2S IL cents.
Prev. Close --.-.---.- l29.O7I2S.34.25.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04

Fer Georgia - Showers and thun-
dershowers tonight and propably
Thursday morning; cooler Thursday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
GOOD BRAKES OR
BAD BRAKES

Periodic brake examinations oy
car owners themselves Is the cheap
est and easiest measure for avoiding
accidents and keeping out OF rou-
ble with the police.
Following are a dozen simple
rules for keeping brakes in a good
working condition:
First-Adjust the brakes every
thirty days.
second-Keep the right and left
wheel brakes operating with equal
pressure.
Third-Kesp the brake lining
clear OF oil. road grit and metal
particles.
Fourth-Clesn the brake lining
with kerosene once every two or
three months.
Fffth-Remove glazed spots on
the brake lining by roughing the
surface.
Slxth-Tighten regularly all lock
nuts and rivets to avoid loosening
the turnbuckles and scoring the
brake dums.
Seventh-Keep the foot pedal and
hand lever In proper position.
Eighth-Test both brakes before
etarting.
Ninth-Apply the brakes slowly.
Tenth--Never let the tires slide.
Eleventh-Use the motor as a
brake on hills.
Twelfth-Try out your brakes un-
der various conditions and see how
quickly the car viii stop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
EXPERTS ADVICE ON
HOW TO DRIVE A CAR
Before Taking Machine for Spin Inspect II
ThoroughL-'Nice Steering" and What
II NednS-HOw TO Auoid Skids

Before taking his machine out Of
the garage a good driver should be
confident that every part OF II is In
nrst-class working order. not only SO
that he may make his trip with the
assurance that he will not have
trouble on the road. but also that his
machine will not fail him in traffic
emergencies.
A thorough inspection OF the whole
machine should be made, at least
once a week. in order 10 be sure that
it will give dependable service. This
lnspection should include: Seeing
that the tires are inflated 10 the pre-
scrIbed pressure: inspecting the
steering apparatus to make sure
that all connections are tight; testing
the battery and filling II with water.
In addition. each day. before start
ing out. the good driver should
make sure that he has the proper
amount Of oil in his crank case. and
that his cooling system Is filled with
water. which. in cold weather, should
contain a sufficient quantity OF anti
freeze solution. He should follow
the instructions for fabrication very
carefully. as the efficient perform
ance and the life OF his whole ma
chine depend upon proper oillng and
greasing more than on any other
one thing.
Having made sure chat his ma
chine is in perfect condition. the
driver can devote his whole energy
to driving rather than worrying
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
UNIFORM LAWS FOR
HEADLIGHTS NEEDED

The United States Bureau OF Pub
lie Roads Is authority for the state
ment that recently a motorist. IN
passing through four States. was
compelled to buy four different sets
Of headlight lenses for his car. This
was necessary so that he comply
with the laws OF four individual
States
The y. NJ. A. Is making an in
vestigatlon OF this entire problem.
for the purpose OF recommending
solution. for adoption by the re-
spective States. that will be uniform
in all Of It's operating features.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
LET US
Make Streets Safe for Everybody

this time. when all thinking OF new 9utomooies
should thought TO the
OF power
traffic
should be
OF the State and city
laws will greatly reduce possibility OF
human beings damage and consequent %
fort nd streets
Keep to the right and permit
the
Always left leaving those who want to he
come drivers" the side and cut in
from
US:
At street hand the right
OF way or every would be
chance Of a car being the left)
in he o Of discharge
much from rearend collisions
Not hold middle of the road and
seeing slowly drive.
US;
starting when given
greatest part the mechanism automobile
is by starting and stopping.
Make the streets others
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

, about missing cylinder. or a squeak
IN the wheels
Starting the Motor.
Even most drivers who are Just
beginning TO drive are familiar with
the main points IN starting the car.
They understand that after the
motor IL started. the gear shift
should be put into first speed. and
the clutch slowly engaged while the
accelerator Is depressed; that after
the car has gained some momentum
the clutch should he disenga ged
again and the gear shift lever put
into the next higher sneed: after
which the clutch Is slowly enga ged
while depressing upon the accelera-
tor again. Ford drivers. or course.
engage and dlsengage the clutch In
the same operation. 10 shift gears.
Many drivers. however. do not
realize the importance OF two rules
In starting their motor First. the
spark should be retarded. II this is
not done, the motor IL very apt TO
back-fire and some part OF the start
er or the starters connection to the
motor itself will sooner or later
break. In machines which are not
equipped with a starter 1t Is, OF
course. exceedingly dangerous to try
to crank by hand unless the spark
is retarded.
The Second Rule.
The second rule for starting the
motor. which some drivers do not
practice. Is 10 have the clutch dis
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
FINDS MOTORISTS KEEN
FOR BODY DESIGN

Edward s. Jordan. president OF the
Jordan Motor Car Company. Away,
close student OF motor-ear body
styles. says the automobile industry
Is becoming business OF designing
and building bodies. in a statement
rust received by the local distribu-
tors. Jordan Motor Car Company OF
Delaware, OF Eleventh and Orange
streets.
Public Interest has turned from
the chassis 70 the style Of the body"
says Mr. Jordan.
To-day. when A man walks into
a booth he is attracted by the name
OF the car. provided he has been
impressed with the character OF SER
vice rendered by that car.
Years ago he would have said:
What type OF motor do you use?''
Now his first question Is. What
body styles do YOU provide?"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
RENICK MOTOR co.
SHOWS CHALMERS

The Chalmers line on exhibition
"a the auto show hy the Renick No
tor Company. iIresistably takes the
iold-timers back 70 the years when
chalmers was known the world over
90 the leader in all that had to do
with automotiva advancement. One
N the older spectators recalled that
away back In 1909 there were sim
liar crowds around the Chalmers az
hlbit. II was that year IN which
the famous Chalmers 80 was intro
duced-the FIRST high-rrade car 10
sell at $500.
The top cost extra. as did the
magnetic. the windshield and 80 on.
such items were by no means stand
ard equipment in those days. And
now look al that touring car" said
the spectator. who had been talking
Of the past. There she is, with top,
magnetic. windshield-everythlng,
and az unlike the Chalmers 80 as a
dollar watch compared with a Swiss
movement. yet she sells at sl1s5."
NO car ever made such history
IN the track and the road as Chal-
mers did in the old days. Do you
rpmember Chalmers was the lowest
pr.ced car that ever won the Gid
den tour? / for one am mighty glad
10 sec her come back" concluded
the spectator.
Similar conversation Is heard all
the time around the display and that
is tn. reason for the statement that
the Chalmers. under its new leader
ship bios fair 70 rank with MsXweii
in unusual public acclaim.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
CHEVROLET.

The Chevrolet is showing its new
1928 line. with two chassis models.
the "FB." the larger car. and the
Chevrolet Superior" model the
smaller car. Both models use four
cylinder. valve-in-head type OF mo-
tor. OF different sizes.
The larger car has 110-inch
wheel-base and comes in roadster.
touring and sedan body types. while
the smaller model. with 1O2-inch
whcel-bsse, is furnished in fve-pas-
senger touring. two-passenger road
ster. two-passenger utility coupe.
passenger sedan and sedanette
type. While two GLASSES differ ma
terially, they include such we'll
known features as Zenith carbure-
tor. electric starter and lighting
systems, cone clutch. Remy igni-
ton, etc. One entirely new body Is
seen, namely. the Superior sedan
cite. designed especially for coun-
try club. social, shopping and gen
eral utility purposes and as an ex-
ira car appealing 10 women.
The new model Chevrolets are
on display at the Union Park Ga
rage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
OUTLOOK FOR
NEW YEAR In
AUTO INDUSTRY

Reports from field snow continued
demand FOR automobiles.
One million eight hundred thous-
and cars viii be needed 10 replace
old models going out Of use.
Federal highway program. in full
swing. is building better transporta-
ton facilities.
Prosperity OF motor business
means prosperity for all industry.
Increased safety on highways Is
promised through trafic education
and regulation.
Improved engineering and better
service stations make the modern car
a reliable vehicle. having all-year
eficlencV. -.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
FIGURES SHOW
AUTONOTLUXURY
Motorcar Industry Output
Last Year of $2,725,OO0
900 Setforth

The tendency 20 regard the auto
mobile a. luxury even by legisla
tive bodies at Washington. must dl'
shortly II the story told BY he isurei
I OF the last year are taken into &C
count
The automobile Industry. inoiud-
Ing parts and tires. had an output
in 1922 OF s2.725.0o0,O 900. making il
the largest manufacturing industry
In the United States
But apart from the fact ~ the size
Of the industry. the biggest factor sf-
fecting general business conditions
in this country that is not taken into
account Is the influence OF the auto
mobile industry on the raw material
market.
In fact some OF the basic indus
tries OF the country are dependent
on the automobii business. Such.
for instance. IL the rubber indus
try. or the 500. Oe0. 900 pounds Of
crude rubber imported into the
United States each year 49O. OOO. 600
or 81 per cent were required last
year for autom obile tires.
TwO-thirds OF Oil Output.
Gasoline and lubricatinG oil con-
stitute In point OF value two-thirds
OF the output OF petroleum REIN
ing. Last year approximately s.
400.o0o.ooO gallons OF gasoline were
produced and OF this amount more
than 1920, 100000 gallons or so per
cent Of the total we're used in au-
tom obiles. or the lubricating oil
used for domestic purposes. 40 per
cent was needed for the automo-
bile.
Approximately $1,000 bales Of
Egyptian type long staple cotton
were grown in the United states last
year. while 100000 bales wers i'm
ported from Egypt. About rs per
cent Of this total was used in the
OF automobile tires. q
Nearly one-third OF all the plate
glass made in this country and an
100000 tons of iron
and steel were used in the construc-
lion OF automobiles last year.
II is apparent therefore. that
any weakness In the market for an
products Will be immedi-
itely reflected in the business OF all /
of these industries. which depend /
wholly or in part on the automotive /
business for market.
Looking at the situation from a |
different angle. the marni- I
ude OF the Industry and the num-
Ter OF people obtaining n living from /
he Industry may be indicated bv
he fact that today there are 81. 600
etail trade units responsible for the
distribution Of automotive products.
Food products only exceed this
lumber. there Being $4,000 grocery
torres. There are but 47.O0O drug
torres: $4,000 clothing stores $4,000
hardware stores; $4,000 drygoods
torres and $1,000 shoe stores. and
Il of these are considered basic re.
all trade lines. In total value OF
utput, the automobile industry is
econd only 10 agriculture.
$4,000 Workers.
There are approximately 10000
Who derive their living directly
rom the automotive industry In
PRODUCTION. sales and service. In
there are $4,000 other
who come under the
ead Of drivers, chauffeurs and
workers in industries supplying raw
materials to manufacturers Of su-
omotive products. These derive
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
ADDS new SEDAN
TO HUDSON LINE
Practically All-Aluminum
Body; Three Inches Low
or and Wider Seats

To the Hudson line has been added
new seven passenger sedan. repisc
ing the previous sedan and incor-
poratlng a number OF changes. II
has a practically all-aiuminum body
three inches lower. OF lighter weight
and with wider seats than It's pre-
dece-sor
Improved ventilation Il provtd -
for by a larger cowl ventilator equip
ped with a dehector. The rser
window glass Is larger and the trl-
angular panes OF glass, which form
part OF the windshield. give the
body a longer appearing effect. &c
well as affording the driver a greater
range of vision. The interior &C
cessories include rear quarter shades.
dome light with switch so located
hat II may be easily cached. smok-
ing set, rear vision mirror and 9TH
cr similar Improvements. All the
doors have four hinge supports and
entrance 20 the body has been facili-
;ated by Increasing the width OF the
doors.
The other standard bodies are:
Seven passenger phaeton. coupe and
coach. Permanencs OF body de-
sign and construction are noticeable
in the entire list. In the phaeton
the seats are all roomy and deeply
"a Upholstered including the two auxi-
Larry seats. which are OF disappear
ng typs. The coupe and sedan
ore admirably designed. The big,
deep, extra front seat. in the coach.
folds forward, leaving a wide en-
trance space. The standard Hud-
son super-six chassis Is used. with
rs II inch wheel base.
Hudson cars are being displayed .
at the Automobile Show in the 7
Auditorium by White Brothers .
dealers. 109 West Eleventh street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
SIDEWALK TRAFFIC

Pedestrians will be under the stric;
control as autoists, If the suggestion
OF Police Commissioner Enright Of
New York Is enforced. Enright
would keep people moving and break
up groups in congested areas.
Traffic cops. would be stationed on
sidewalks. too.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
FEDERAL LICENSE

Representative Appleby OF New
Jersey is author OF bin in Congress
providing federal license for cross
country tourists. With this license.
he says. such tourists could travel
from state 10 stale without being
mOiested by special state registra-
tions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
RELEASING LOCKED WHEELS.

when the drive wheels of a car
are locked through breaksee in the
dinerentlal or in the universal joint,
the car can be placed in position to
be lowed by removig the keys that
hold the rear wheels in the axles
allowing the wheels TO turn freely.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
GREASING GEARS.

When the hole in n gear case is
so small that il makes the feeding
OF grease through a gun extremely
difficult. screw into the hole tenn
porarily an ordinary compression
grease cup OF large size. by which
means a full charge may he inserted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
MANY CARS ARE
SHIPPED TO AUSTRALIA

Shipments Of passenger cars to
Australia have again crossed the
1900 mark for the second time this
year which is gratifying, as cable
reports have indicated low stocks
and inability TO make deliveries,
says Gordon Lee. chief OF the auto
motive division OF the Department
OF Commerce. a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
DAY BY DAY

In every way:
America is enoircllng the globs
with automobiles.
Automobiles are becoming more
and more complete.
The automobile is becoming more
and more an all-weathsr. ail-season
vehicle.
The efficiency OF the automobile II
being increased more and more
through simplifcation and inter
changeability OF parts and units.
The sutomobils i becoming more
and more essential IN social, COM
merclal and Industrial life.
The sutomotive industry l. devri-
oping more and more along railroad
lines.
The automobile Is meaning more
and more to millions OF men and
women In terms OF human freedom.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

their income indirectly from the
automobile business.
In fact. OF the 1880. OOO wage
earners supported from manu-
featuring Industries or engaged in
transportation. 10 per cent are de-
pendent upon the automobile indus
try. Thus any disturbance in the
automobile Industry will be felt by
more workers tisn for any other
single industry in The country.
And what is most important. the
automobile industry has proved it.
self the most stable OF the great in
dustrlal enterprises. because it has
been the first TO return TO normal In
the recent depression.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
Facts and Figures
of the Automobile Industry for
1922
By AIfrcd Reeves General Manager
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
nrT-f



Cars ana UueNs '''''''''''' .......... 22s7oOO
T az ................... 100000
Previous vehicle production Gs20) 100000
Nunlo S1, Oh ne" cans 49,. =. .......... 100000
-. -, ,,osed cars ................ $50
II, aine Of cars and trucks Sl55s567OOO
Iota Ina of cars ....... s1.3744S7OOO
i''" -, =, .r,.ks ....... tiSAOsOOOO
retail price OF car l92l.'.''''''
retail price OF ear l92Z' t.V
Reduction in retail price Of car 80
retail price OF truck l92l..''. eS-o
retail price OF truck 1922..' FlVoO
Reduction in retail price OF truck 21So
IT, Oroduction ...................... 5ss4OOOO
allied lines ..................... 2.4s14OO
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

Get your LUCKY CARD"-MATT
EINGER.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

Get your LUCKY CARD"-MATT
FINGER.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

Get your LUCKY CARD"-MATT
Fling EE.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29

Eighth Annual
Automobile Show
Auditorium
Jan. 29th to Feb. Bird