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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14

lr ,4-. l.,.o l,,o,,,
CIaSseS IN agriculture nave OO'i'
busy studying the United states
c4oadord Grades for sweet potatoes
~. $50, ,,'ool. classes hay been ca
, .;ad nya, to Row Blacks potato
'oG bn,,so where the theory in
~ ~ ''I Lool. is ac+1aliy applied 20
Cl-q r,erria1 oraling and packing.
' riihort nonolas Of the eleventh
,oda bas heen Supervising the
s sob"oi ~arden this fall lie has
aIrnadv sold $50 worth of turnip3
1rano oro-tenth of an acre Wait
en- won hear from his cabbage,
.,,;racb beet. tomatoes, onions.
i,p - ,+c G1hc,t's gar,lcn vegc-
toblas have already made a repu-
alton omono the Housewives Of
A,,o,'icus The arocervmer say
hat monv Of thoi customers cal,
fa , ,a@etahlas With the "Aggit'
tao Ne ara learning the valui
- naot nice attractive, appe-
t;aino nacEaoe
GAS in farm engineering have
baen LAYING out terraces in the
cram fields during the last few
weeks This week they are buill-
mo = dairy house over at the big
harm This house is 12xl6 feet and
the walls nm to the window sills are
Loino built of brick. Some of the
hovs are doing excellent brick work
ON thie buiId1no The floors will
~ made Of concrete. the upper
walls and roof of wood. A wash
nlace md sanitary drain pipe will
hn mt h and everything will be
all spic and span when finished.
Miss McDonald's girls have been
busy Grading eggs during much of
he nast two weeks Students are
remired to Grade according to
United States Standard rules and
10 mack in standard containers.
These crates and cartons have been
furnished the school bv the l.. W.
Rogers COMPANY. of Americas.
Mis- Catherine Collins of Camilla.
and member Of this class, has
charge Of The schools poultry wards
She has flock of 25 purebred Re
gal Dorcas Wvandoftes and Is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14

ter; Bernice Parker, Of Columbus,
tight forward; Georgia Shaw, OF
Marietta, left forward. The team
is under many obligations to Miss
Cass, coach Of Americas High
school and her girls for the SPLEEN
did help and support given the Ag-
gie girls from time to time. When
these good people need help Aggie
will be right there with the yell
and whatever is needed.
Cosby Stuff
The twelfth grade is working up
a Christmas pageant under the SUI
pervision Of the English teacher,
Miss Lucille Roberts.
The faculty decided that we will
have school six days in the week
and make up enough time to get out
Tor the Christmas holidays on
Thursday, December 20. School
will begin on January 2.
Yes, Aggie has an orchestra.
Personnel: j. E. Owen, cornet;
Miss Margaret Mcdonald, violin;
John Mcleod, bass horn; Joe Car
ter, cornet; J. B. Lee, drum; Thad
Bells cIaironet; Clifford Nation,
trombone; Miss Eu.6ye McLendon,
piano.
Chief Bragg is interested in us
Oh, no he is not going to put US
in Jail. The Chief loves us. He
comes out and sings for US now ana
then. Chief is a good scout.
Rev. j. b. Lawrence is another
pal of ours. He,is not such mag
nilicent singer but he is a good
talker. We like him.
Messrs. Walter Brown, McLen-
don and Julian Thomas, of Thomp-
son, visited Miss Rubye McLendon
on Sunday.
Mr.. Raymond Parsons has return
ed from Lincolnton, Ga, where he
was called by the death of his faith
er. He has the sympathy of the
entire student body and faculty.
Miss Alma Wall spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her par
ents who live near Americas.
Harry Crews has returned to
school. We are certainly glad to
nave nm Dack. tie has been ut
home since the Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Mr.. John Simmons spent the past
week at his home in Weston.
Mr.. Stanley Edwards went to his
home in Parrot Friday to spend 8
few days.
Mr.. Lawrence Henderson has re-
turned after spending a short while
with his parents in Weston.
About fifteen of the BOYS and
girls from the school joined the Lee
street Epworth League Sunday
night.
Mr.. E. C. Duke, of Montezuma,
VISITED his son, Willie Joe, here
Sunday afternoon.
Among the out-of-town visitors
Monday was Steve Snyders faith
er from EllaviIle.
Mr.. Henry Morrison has return
ed to school to the delight of his
many friends He has been very
III at the home of his parents in
Ellaville. "
Robert Johnsons father. of Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14

lunbus, called on him Saturday and
Robert went home with him, return
ing Sunday.
Jokes
Verlie: | wrote that poem yo--' We
Just read during my off moments.
Miss Roberts: That explains ey-
erything.
Mrs. owen: There IS one thing
Willie Mae that l insist upon. II
you break any dishes ccme and tell
me at once.
Yes, Mrs. Owen, protested Willie
Mae earnestly, l can't be running
to you every minute in the day
First Student: | don't see why
you call Mr.. France stupid. he
says clever thing right often.
Second Student; Exactly He
doesn't seem to realize that 1t
should be said only once.
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LOSING IN MARBLE GAME
NEGRO BOY USES PISTOL

ATLANTA, Dec. IA. Philip
Coughley, 15-year-oid negro boy Of
100 Martin street, exacted heavy
trit ate in the form of ''pee-wee,
"..gates" and "ringe1s'' from Fred
Seals, IA, also colored, IN a marble
game in front Of Coughley's nome
Tuesday. 'se;
'Snoor,o finally ordered Cough
ley as the game Jagged.
You done busted me-" returned
Seals as he searched his pockets
vainly for another marble.
We'll, if you can't shoot, I'll be
goin," said CougLles
And here the Scans boy shot"
He pulled smoh pistol from ms
pocket and fired IL bullet into iafC
Coughley's right side. Physicians
at Grady hospital examined thu
wound and expressed the opinion
that it would not prove fatal.
Seals is at police station minus
marbles, pistol and liberty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14
PLAN TO REPLACE
JAP NATIONAL MUSEUM

TOXIC, Dec. 14.-Baron Okura
has announced that he intends to
endeavor to replace the great
museum which he presented to the
nation some years ago, and which
was destroyed in the fire following
the earthquake.
The collection was one of the
chief attractions to foreign visitors
in Toxic and was of enormous val
ue. Many of the relics cannot now
be duplicated A few were saved
having been removed to a fireprooi
warehouse as the fire approached
The collection cost Baron Okura
about $2,500,OOO.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14
LElDE SENDS BEST
. WISHES TO A. c. CANE
Telegram From Atlanta Music
ian Brings Congratulations
To Community Orchestra

Alfred C, Cane, director OF the
Americus Symphony orchestra
(which will give its first public con
ert Sunday afternoon at the Ky
ander theater at o'clock, yestet-
DAY received the following telegram
from Enrico Leide, conductor OF the
atlanta Symphony orchestra, con
graduating him on the success OF
the orchestra here.
8 Congratulations and best wish
es for success of your opening
concert" (Signed) Enrico Leide,
CONDUCTOR Atlanta Symphony.
3 Mr.. Cane feels that the publlca-
zion of the telegram will be of in
terest to the Americas public, in
asmuch as Mr.. Leide is well known
conductor of the best orchestra in
atlanta, and that it will prove an
Inspiration to the members of the
Americas Symphony to know that 4
musician of Mr.. Leide's reputation
takes vital interest in The Amerl-
Gus concert.
liAC iNlACNti5 PiN5 'i' 'A''N' ~ ~
arranged and the pubic is cordial
II invited to be present. There Will
Sc no admission charge nor collec-
ton taken:
Frank Sheffield, Jr, is organisJ
with Harry Williams, accompanied
and Miss Helen Argo, business
manager.
Selection, Orchestra.
Vocal solo, Welbur Smith.
Saxaphone duet, Messrs. Poole
and Clarke
Selection, Orchestra.
Impersonations, Oswald Speer
Selection, Orchestra.
Vocal solo, Miss Dorothy Cass.
Reading, Miss Susan Stallings.
Selection, Orchestra.
Remarks, John Sheffield.
Selection, Orchestra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14
FRENCH MARQUIS SUES
FOR HEART BALM MONEY

PARIS, Dec. 14.-Presentatio
of evidence has been concluded in
the breach of promise suit brought
by the Marquis de Ponteves, 54, an
officer in the French army, against
the Countess de Beaurepair, for
merly Mrs. Ferris Thompson, of
New York.
The countess barrister explained
IN court Tuesday that she had made
the acquaintance of the marquis
through third party, who propos-
ed to arrange a marriage between
the two. In 1917 she wrote him as
follows:
| feel no love, but need pro-
rector. | would remain free as I
an today, if you are willing to con
Slder marriage as an act of com
iadeship, leaving me every liberty
II you agree to leave me independ-
. .en9, you shall be my best friend
ana our hearts will be united |
VIII bear your name and lean on
you. Don't reply hastily"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-14

Hawaii and Porto Rico have Off
cially asked to be included in the
benefits the acto.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
BOND Quotations
SLIGHTLY LOWER
Attractive Yields Fail to Help
Trading-U. S. Government
Issues Are Firm.
BY GEORGE T.. HUGHES.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
NEW YORK, June 19.-It was DIFF
ficult to find any signs of improve
ment In today's dull bond market,
Notwithstanding the attractive yields
afforded at present prices.
In a few cases quotations held
around Mondays close, but for the
most part there were further frac-
tional recessions.
This applies especially to second
grade and speculative railroad bonds
which have been trading favorites.
Not only were prices shaded. but
traders said II would have been i'm
possible to dispose of any large
blocks without a sharp break in quo
tations.
There were no outstanding IN
stances of weakness. In fact, there
earning charges several times over
and those operating at deficits, as far
as the trend was concerned Mis-
souri, Pacific general as. which made
a new low for the year yesterday.
rallied fractionally, while st. Louis
Southwestern Terminal SIS declined.
Missouri Pacific is barely earning
charges, while st. Louis Southwest
ern shows a balance for the common
stock. The New Haven active is
sues held around Mondays price. ex-
copt for the 6s, which went lower.
The United States government list
was firm, with especial strength in
the tax exempt 3ias.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
BUSINESS BETTER
THAN YEAR AGO
Land Banks Report Crop and
Other Conditions to Farm
Loan Board.

Business conditions generally bet
the Federal Farm Loan Board by the
presidents of the twelve land banks
who have just closed a conference
here. A summary of the reports.
made public by the board last night
indicated satisfactory progress had
characterized the agricultural situa-
tion of the last twelve months, al
though weather conditions hampered
the growth of crops in some sec
tions.
In the Springfield tMass.) district.
the boards review stated. high wages
in manufacturing districts had con-
tributed to. agricultural difficulties
through attraction of farm labor. The
were reported in much better shape
than in 1922"
Report From baltimore.
Fear that the late spring might
curtail crops somewhat was eN-
pressed in the report of the Raltl-
more district. where collections were
described as very good and gencrs!
conditions as satisfactory The
said to be having some effect.
The exodus of farm labor north
ward was said to be a problem also
in the Columbia, S. c., district. There
the banks officials observed, farmers
still are suffering somewhat from ad-
verse conditions of recent years. but
promise of abundant crops makes tha
situation hopeful.
The Louisville bank report do
scribed the tobacco industry as pros
porous and told of a growth OF the
dairy industry in many parts of the
district. While agricultural condi-
tions in general were said to be good
the report said they were mot Vet
what they should be-"
More Diversity of Crops.
manifest tendency toward d.
versification of crops marked corGi-
tions in the district of the New Or
leans bank its report said, adding
that bankers were giving support -
the movement. Although a few sec
tions were reported to have had
bad year, the whole situation was
described as decidedly better than
last year. Fair stands of cotton and
rice were reported. Money was said
to be easily obtainable. y
Late crops characterize the ST
Louis district. the summary said. but
the crops promise well and the bank
officials believe there would be =
continuation of the improvement nj
ready noted over last year.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
Market Flashes
at Today's Close

The Wes.moreland Coal Company.
today announced a quarterly dividend
of 81 payable July on stock of
record June %. This is the first divi-
dend since the 33 1-3 per cent stock
dividend and is an increase on the re-
turn formerly paid on the old stock.
which was less than "a cents on the
present amount of stock outstanding.
The Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company at special meet
ing today ratified the increase in
authorized capital stock from 100000
600 to S50.000.000. The stock is 100
per cert owned within the Bell sys-
tenn.
Ex-dividends today: Certainteed
Products. first and second preferred;
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy, Colo
RADIO and Southern first preferred.
Regular quarterly dividends: Ju-
Illus Kayser & Co. preferred; Barnett
Leather Company preferred.
New York bank clearnigs, sS77,oo0,-
600. New York bank balances, S91,-
900 900. New York federal reserve
bank credits, S74,000.000. Boston
bank clearings. s49.000,000.
Derby Oil declared initial quar-
terly dividend of 81 on no par pre-
ferred and so cents on no par COM
mon, both payable July l to stock
of record June 80. An annual divi-
dend of 50 is thus established on
common stock.
Sloon Motors declared quarterly
dividend of IS cents and an extra
dividend of % cents. This compares
with previous rate Of SO cents quar-
terlI.
American Hawaiian Steamship de-
clared regular Is cents dividend,
payable July 2 on stock of record
June 20.
Ohio Oil Company reduced Wooster
Crude oil Is cents a barrel to S1.90.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
TRADE WITH ORIENT
GAINING BY LEAPS

Trade between the United States
and the orient has been continually
increasing in its Importance during
the last ten months, 1t was pointed
out in a statement today by F. R.
Eldridge. chief of the Commerce De-
partment's far eastern division. It's
totals are now second only to those
of Europe, and its trade volume ex-
ceeds the totals of trade between the
United States and other countries in
North and South America.
For the ten months imports into
the United States from the orient
amounted to $S63,000,000, against
1870, ,000,0 in European imports Ex-
ports to the orient from the United
States amounted to 100000,
against $1,757 ,O00.0 900 to Europe. Mr..
Eldridge pointed out, however. that
the exports to the orient were al
most exclusively finished manufac-
tured goods. while the bulk of those
to Europe was raw material.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
NEW Low MARKS HIT.
Steel at 90 1-4-Market Closes
Weak-Million-Sh Day.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Prlces
sagged to new low ground in todays
active stock market. Official denial
of widespread rumors that large brok-
erage firms were in financial Difficult
ties resulted in a temporary rally,
but the buying support was INSULT
cfent to stem the large tide of selling
orders until after several of the fa-
vorites had broken to their previous
low. Sales approXimated 100000
shares
The closing was heavy Spectators
for the decline increased their offer
ings in the late dealings and forced
several of the leaders to their low
est prices of the year, United States
Steel touching 92L
Evening star., 1923-06-19
COTTON MARKET
VERY IRREGULAR
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press-
NEW YORK, June 19.-The cotton
market was very irregular and un-
settled early today. following the big
break of yesterday. Liverpool
cables were lower than due. while
the weather map was favorable, but
there was good deal OF covering
by recent sellers and it appeared
that the lower prices were bringing
in some trade buying.
The opening was point higher
on July and So points higher on
August. hut generally to z points
lower and orders seemed to be pretty
well divided after the call, with July
selling off from 1915 to 1851 and
around 23.90, or about 10 points net
lower Brokers reported DISPOSE
ton TO even W commitments pend
ing a better line on the end-.Iune
condition figures and a more settled
tone in the stock market.
Futures 11.45 am, bids. barely
steady. July, 26.7o; October. 24.O2:
December. 1852; March 1926; Janu-
NEW ORLEANS. June 1s.-poor
ing movement of yesterday put the
cotton market lower on the opening
today but after declines of 10 to %
points the more active months were
10 to 43 points higher than yeSter-
days close. July fell to $3.50 and re-
acted TO 27.l5. October fell to e325
and reacted to 1850
Futures IL am, bids steady. July,
26.77: October. 1858; December, 23lS
January. 23.0S: March. 2296.
lures closed steady July. $3.50 to
1856: October. 24.13 to 24.15: Decem-
Der. 1852; January. 23.3s; March. 1886.
Spot cotton quiet: middling 27S0
NEW ORLEANS, June 19.-Cotton
futures closed steady, 80 points down
to 6 up net.
Close: July. 26.52a2653: October.
23.50a2S5l: December. 23l3al3.15:
January. 23.01; March. 22.S9a2291
NEW ORLEANS. June 19.-Spot
cotton quiet. 25 lower; sales on the
spot. 102 bales; to arrive, none. Low
middling, 27.25; middling, $500: good
middling, $3.50. Receipts. 2.011 bales
stock, 72,156 bales.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

CHICAGO, June 19.-Railroad equip
ment purchases last week were light
but inquiries are out for fifty passenger
cars and 1,430 freight cars. Orders
placed, says the Railway Review. were
for four locomotives, of an estimated
value of 100000. and twenty-seven pas
senger cars. to cost $4,000.
WESTFIELD, Mass. June 19.-Con-
necticut will have approximately the
same tobacco acreage this year as in
1922. according to the Department of
Agriculture. The setting out of the
crop has been delayed by the cold
weather.
KANE, Pa. June 19.-Details Of the
taking over of the American Plate Glass
Company here by the Durant Motors
Corporation have been completed. The
deal involves So. 600. 900.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
FURTHER DETAILS OF $40
PER BALE COTTON BREAK
By the Associa ted l Iress.


NEW YORK, June 19.-Sharing the
weakness in stocks and grain, cotton
prices experienced violent declines
yesterday, led by August contracts,
which plunged 200 points, or $40 per
Eale.
July was off III points and new
crop positions broke 8S to 1O1 points
August sold as low as 1926, July
touching 1861 and October 24O0.
Crop news was unusually favora-
BILE, due to clear. warm weather
throughout the belt, while holders
of old crops were induced to unload
because of predicted short time in
Lancashire and the further break in
exchange.
Among the heaviest sellers were
Wall street interests. Mills were good
buyers at the decline. but specula-
tive sentiment was very weak
Evening star., 1923-06-19
URGED TO REGISTER
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Girls Seeking Archbishop Curley
Awards Asked to Sign
List.

Girls of Washington who desire to
take the competitive examinations
for the five Archbishop Curley scholar
ships. have been requested to register
at St. Aloysius School tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock. Examinations
will be held Saturday at the same
school. The subjects are English.
ciyics. -
Evening star., 1923-06-19
SUGAR MARKET sTEADIER.

NEW YORK. June 19.-The early
raw sugar market was steadier in
tone today
!. The raw sugar futures market was
frmer on covering and renewed buy
ing for outside account, prompted by
the steadier feeling in the London
market and expectations of an in
creased consuming demand. Prices
at midday were 20 to &c points net
higher.
The market for refined sugar was
UNCHANGED,
Evening star., 1923-06-19
LIBEL CASE DROPPED.

NEW YORK, June 19.-An indict ?
ment charging William c. Moore,
publisher Of a market letter. with
printing a libel against Edward l..
Doheny and the Mexican Petroleum
Company, in 1921, was dismissed to-
day, when Mr.. Moore publicly re-
tracted the charges. The petroleum
company accepted the retraction.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
OIL FIRMS WIN SUIT.

NEW YORK. June 19.-The United
States circuit court Of appeals coday af-
ffrmed judgment for $1,472,O93 in
favor of the Mexican Gulf Oil Com
pany and the International Petroleum
Company in the litigation against the
Comraria Transcontinental de Pc
fToIeo. The action was brought to
recover damages for taking 100000
barrels of oil from a field at Vera
Cruz.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
Paris Bourse Weak.

PARIS, June 19.-Prices were weak
on the bourse today. Three per ceM
rentes. Sc francs so centimes.
Exchange on London, a francs 60
centimes. Five per cent. loan. IS
francs Is centimes. The dollar was
quoted at 16 francs 8 centimes.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
CALL MONEY FIRM.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Call money
firm: high, 5: low, 5; ruling rate, 5: clos
ing bid ); offered at 5; last loan, 5; call
loans against acceptances, Az. Time
loans steady; mixed collateral. 50 to go
days, 4Aa5; to s months, 5. Prime
mercantile 1aper, 5.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
ToDAY'S BUTTER PRICES.

CHICAGO, June 19.-Butter un-
changed. EGGS higher; receipts. 49,
SIT cases; frsts, 22a22h; ordinary
firsts, 20ha21; miscellaneous. ala
2I1; storage packed extras, BAN;
storage packed firsts, 24A.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
NEW YORK EGG PRICES.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Eggs, irreg-
ular; receipts, 5S,s56 cases; nearby
hennery whites, locally selected. ex-
tras, 81; Pacific coast whites. extras.
36ka a37: do, f1rsts to extra firsts,
28ha34h.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
VOTE 25.CENT DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, June 19.-The Amer
lean Stores Company has declared \
quarterly dividend of 25 cents on com
mon stock This is the first dividend
since the declaration of the 700 per
cent stock dividend last March.
Evening star., 1923-06-19
SILK PRICES BREAK
40 CENTS A POUND
By the Associated Press.

By AsSOCIHtPu HESS.
NEW YORK, June 19.-Raw silk
prices broke 30 to 40 cents a pound
today. The weakness was attributed
to unfavorable cables from Yoko-
hama.
Evening star., 1923-06-19

BALTIMORE. Md, June 10 (Spe-
claD Live poultry--Spring chickens.
pound, 45a55; small and leghorns, goa
30: old hens. 22a25: leghorns, 1sa2o;
old roosters. 13a14; ducks. 15a20;
spring ducks, 27a2s; pigeons, pair. so.
Eggs. loss off-Native and nearby,
firsts. dozen, 90 southern. 21a22.
Butter-Creamery, good to fancy.
.ound. s7a41; prints, 41a43: nearby
,reamery, 35a3s: ladies. 34a35; rolls.
3Oa32; store-packed, so; dairy prints,
2la33.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
AT 63, PERSHINGfH RECALLS
 FACES LAST YEAR HOWZE'S MEASURE AS WARTIME CHIEF ON BIRMINGHAM
"BIack Jack" Will Be Auto maticalIy Retired on His
 64th Birthday

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1S.--John J. Pershing celebrated today his sixty third birthday. He began his last year of active service in the army, to which his life has been devoted, at his desk in the war department. performing the triple duties of acting secretary of war. general of the ar mics and chief of staff
 A year from today. which also is battle of St. Mihiel the man who commanded the American army, then in it's first great drive against the German lines in France, will pass automatically to the retired list.
 Before the generals desk stands a great map of the United tSates cov- CT ed with markings showing the dis tribution and organization of the new army of the United States that has been created out of the lessons learned through the struggle in France. On 1t stand the markers that indicate the division and brigade and even lesser headquarters of the regular army, the national guard and the organized reserves. And it was to these that General Pershing's eyes turned in casting up the account of years that are behind him. It is to these he will look year from today, in all probability his last of active service under the flag before he steps aside that other men may carry forward the work.