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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-30
ALABAMA HAS MODEL
MINING VILLAGE NOW|
Overton Among Most Modern
and Improved Industrial Com
munities in Entire Country

WASHINGTON, July 30.-One
of the most advanced and
modern industrial villages of
the country is the min
ing town of Overton, Alabama, re
Gently built by the Alabama Fuel
and Iron Company, according to in
formation provided the Bituminous
Operators Special Committee by
field workers. The Committee IS
cooperating with the United States
Coal Commission.
The report states: Practically
all of the dwelling houses are
four-room bungalows with spacious
front and back porches, designed
trimmed and painted so as to give
variety and a pleasing effect. They
are comfortable and commodious,
each room being fifteen feet by fiji
teen feet. Many of these houses
are already equipped with electric
light and the balance will be
equipped as soon as installation can
be made. Each house has an ample
supply of running water suitable
for drinking and household use,
supplied from a deep artesian well
and carried into the house through
pipes buried under the streets. The
houses are placed 100 feet apart
in each direction for vegetable and
flower gardens. There are now ap-
prOximately $50 houses in the
town.
The school building for white
children; and likewise the school
building for the coiored children, is
of ample proportions and of archi-
tectural attractiveness and of the
the most modern and approved con-
struction for convenience and eff
fectiveness of operation. 1t is
amply lighted, but only one side
of each room so as to prevent
cross rays; we'll heated and venti-
lated, and equipped with hygenic
adjustable desks and other neces-
sary school equipment, as well as
sanitary drinking fountain lockers,
etc. The class rooms are arranged
so that several of them can be
thrown together in the form of an
auditorium for moving pictures or
community entertainments. Equipp-
ed and spacious Fairgrounds are
provided as well as base ball
grounds for each place"
1t is reported that the ordinary
house at Overton rents to the soft
coal miner at rates ranging from 81
to S1.75 a room while some of the
modern houses rent for as much
as So a room.
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eyEDS1oNp SMELL.
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l used to think so-once. But chat
was when l allowed myself to be
carried away by youthful entbusi-
assn. There's something about Chat
Hung that baffles one at every
turn. Hes postmaster of cum
ming, and enthusiastic student of
every diabolical crime in existence,
but beyond all that, he's gifted
with an intution-a sort of second
sight, that borders on the superna-
tural"
Captain John Hewitt swung into
view a bare half-hour after the
fall of darkness, and found his sis
ter waiting for him on the TIRES
hold.
Have you got it," she whisper
ed.
The Commissioner looked down
at her and smiled reprovingly.
, "Got what
She reached up on tip-toe and
whispered something in his ear.
You've been hearing more state
secrets than are good for you," he
laughed. "Why do you ask?"
She stood looking out into the
tropic darkness.
(Continued)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-30
GEORGIA PRAISED BY
CHILDREN'S BUREAU

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Twen-
tieth century mothers and babies,
facing hardships of 18th century pi-
oneer life, are described in report
on Maternity and Infant Care in
Mountain County in Georgia"
made public today by the United
States Department Of Labor
through the Children's Bureau.
This study is the eighth of a
series of studies of country babies
and mothers made by the Children's
Burea uin six states-Kaasas, Wis
consin, North Carolina, Mississippi,
Montana and Georgia.
Georgia is praised by the Chill
dren's Bureau for its rapid strides
in public health achievement" since
the time of the Bureaus study. The
report adds: Noteworthy results,
especially in the protection of ma
ternity and infancy, were obtained
through legislation and an especially
vigorous and effective administra
ton of the state board Of health.
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ANDERSONVIL.LE

Miss Mary Leila Davis of An
Jacksonville entertained delightfully."-
with a moonlight picnic Friday
evening honoring her guests, Miss
TheIma Lansford of Americas and
Miss Elizabeth Duke of Buena
Vista. SIS
Those present were Misses Thel-
ma Lansford, Elizabeth Duke, Mary
Allie English, Cleone Rouse, Julia
Mae Stubs, Pauline Macdonald,
Sula Kitchens, Nettie Davis and
Messrs. Carl Make, Herbert Will
Hams, Alton Jennings, 0. T. Sum
mers, Morris Holloway, Bob Duck
worth, Esman Grant, Raymond,
Davidson Davis, Jr., Lester Kitch-
ems, David and Albert Bedenbaugh,
A. F. Pennington and Edd Joyner.
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Sims HAVE BEST CHANCE
TO LIVE TO RIPE OLD AGE

NEW YORK, July 3O.-Thirty is
the magical age in the health devel-
opment Of the ordinary persons
life. At thirty he is supposed more
nearly to approach the normal.
Under thirty he may well weigh a
number of pounds above the aver
age called for in the standard
height, weight and age tables, but
after thirty the longest life span
prevails among those whose weights
are uniformly below the average.
according to figures compiled by
the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company, of this city, and given
out by the American Child Health
Association.
The association asks everyone to
keep track of his or her weight.
and to remedy any excess by diet
and right living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-30

Trotsky of Russia urges more
metal in the national character,
perhaps meaning brass.
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81 take it that the crime was
enacted within reasonable distance
of your house, Mr. Chai-Hung?"
"Unpleasantly so,
And this-clue was discovered
by one>of your menu"
ut was foundry me-"
Pennington screwed up his eyes.
That's interesting" he said soft
ly. 81 wonder if you could manage
to pass this way again, say tomor-
row morning-about ten?"
Chai-Hung shook his head s1nwly.
Pm afraid that would be utter
ly impossible"
Gong away" inquired Penning-
ton casually.
The corners of the Chinaman's
mouth twitched.
81 may possibly be absent from
my residence-for an indefinite
period" he announced loftily. 81
shall be obliged if you will lntorn,
His ExcelIency the Commits sioner
that one of my secretaries will at
tend to any correspondence ne may
think necessary"
He turned abruptly and made his
way toward the dusty road-a hun
ured yards below.
"Well?" demanded Monica Gag
| erly, as soon as the Celestial and
his hunch-backed satellite were out
of ear-shot. a
Pennington leaned back against
the wooden rail.
It's perfectly amazing he ad,
mitted. 'T'm dashed sorry for pool
Allison, of course, but it's the mair
issue. Look at the staff-work! He
deliberately organizes a tragedy al
most on his own doorstep, anC
calmly arranges things so that h
will be the first to bring the new.
to the Commissioner. Then he pre-
| sents us with one of these delight
full little symbols, for all the worlC
as if he'd never seen one in all hi
life before! Ye GodsP'
He slid finger under the fla
of the envelope and tore it open
Monica saw him draw out a card
He held the thing with its blac
back before her, then twisted hi
fingers so that she could observe tn
bright yellow surface of its Othe
side, and the seven black dots wit
which it was ornamented.
"The Yellow Sevenp she whis
pered.
Pennington left the rail and be
gan pacing the veranda.
His aget are everywhere, h
ventured presently. even his visi
this afternoon was carefully cal
culated so that he should run NJ
risk of encountering your brothe
on his way. He knew that Hewitt
was lunching with the governor a
Sandakan. He is undoubtedl
equally aware that the Commission
err is returning with the warran
for the arrest of our friend Chat
Hungp
"Then that is why"
THAT is why he is going ava,
for an indefinite period"
Monica's forehead wrinkled
/ "Oughtn't you to do something's
Pennington smiled grimly
"Chai-Hung is being watched
night and day."
Monica uttered a deep sigh o:
contentment.
81 don't see that there's mucl
to bother about, then. You're
bound to get him."
You'd think so, wouldn't you
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EFFORT TO GET FAST
TIME AT ATLANTA FAILS

ATLANTA, July 3O.-The effort
of Miss Bessie Kempton, represen-
tative from Fulton county in the
legislature, to put Atlanta on an
eastern time basis, has met with
initial defeat. A committee of the
house reported the measure drawn
up to give Atlanta eastern time, I'M
favorably after hearing protesting
delegations from railroads and trade
bodies.
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SAVANNAH BOARD TO
MOVE INTO NEW BLDG.

SAVANNAH, July 30.-The To-
cal board of trade viii move into
its new quarters at the corner of
Bull and Broughton, October 1. The
trade body will occupy the two up
per floors of three-story build
ing, formerly occupied by the 0gle-
thnrnp clnh
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OLD GREENBACK TURNS
UP AT BANK IN SELMA

SELMA, Ala. July 30.-When
Bette Motley, negro wash-woman.
received word that her son was
sick in Akron, o., she went to the
little hoard in the bottom of an old
trunk, left her by her mother back
in 1908 and got three old bank
bills, which, when presented at the
Selma National Bank, caused much
interest among tellers and officials.
The bills were older than any seen
here in some time, and were sent
on to the u. S. treasury at Wash
ington for collection.
Rarer than hens teeth is the old
'greenback' which was exhibited as
curiosity at the bank. The bill
OF $40 denomination was issued
March 10, 1868, as legal tender,
both public and private, and pay
able at the treasury of the United
States at New York 1t has the
famous 'greenback' and the fact
that the paper from which the bill
was made has no silk threads
through it is another sign of its
true age.
Equally as rare were the two
State of Alabama bank notes each
for $50, issued May 1, 1867. These
bills bear the signature Of Gov. r.
M. Patton and what seems to be 8
picture OF the old capitol building
appears on the left hand corner.
Appearing on the note is the prom
Use to receive for taxes, etc, or
any state debt
= = D.
, 1923-08-07
Program Complete
For Casper Z tribute

The program for the Harding Mem
orial services, to be held at the Am
erica theaser Friday afternoon at
2 o'clock. was announced this morn.
ing by the Powder River post OF the
Veterans OF Foreign Wars. as follows:
Invocation-Rev. Charles A WI
son.
March-Mrs- L L. Langworthy
organist.
solo-"Lead Kindly Lisht"-Mrs.
Leggett.
Introductory Remarks-orin Thiege
commander Veterans OF Foreign
Wars.
Memorial Address-Ex. Gov. B. B.
Brooks and l. A Reed.
Solo-"My Faith Looks Up"-Mrs.
Madeline Treber.
Benediction-Rev. ]. NJ. Cromer.
Taps-Serg. Marshall T. Rice.
Tho services will be preceded by a
procession to form at the city hall at
145. All civic. fraternal and service
organizations have been invited to
participate.
Tho caisson and limber. obtained
by tho Veterans OF Foreign Wars for
the funeral procession. was shipped
from Cheyenne yesterday and will
, 1923-08-07
ARRIVAL TO Be
DELAYED j N TIE
MIDNIGHT,
STATE
Thousands Gather Along
Streets Leading to the
White House Hours Be-
fore Arrival Is Due.
WASHINGTON, Aug. T..

WASHINGTON, Aug. T.
(By The Associated Press).-
A city of mourning awaited
today to pay supreme tribute
at the bier of Warren G..
Harding before his body is
taken to lie forever in the Ohio coil
among the kin folk and neighbors ha
loved and who loved him, not for the
greatness of his place in life but for
the generous heart SO suddenly stilled
in death.
The funeral train win not reach
Washington much before midnight at
its present rate OF progress, in the
opinion Of operating officials of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. This be.
lief was based on the assumption hat
in Difference to the wishes Of Mrs.
Harding the train would continue to
run slowly through communities de-
string to pay their tribute to the mem
Dry of the lea president.
Reports were received of a tire
mendous o~utpouring of people nll
along the line OF the road In western.
Pennsylvania. which were allowing
the pace OF the train.
Hours before the long train with
Its freight of sadness was due the
folk of Washington. high and low,
had begun to gather along the way
TO the White House. Reports Of the
trains delay Ind not altered the
plans OF thousands here to be in their
places early. Steel cables that but
a shor time ago held back rollicking
thousands gathered for a shriner's
conclave in which the president
played SO largo a part. again girded
Pennsylvania avenue. this time to edge
h n of silent humanity waiting
patiently through the summer heat to
catch a glimpse OF the caske.
There were no ceremonies planned
aside from the brief military honors
at the station and again at tho
White House.
At the entrance to the station the
marine band was to play. The cas-
ket was to DO carried out and lifted
with gentle hands to a black wheeled
gun timber.
President Coolidge and a few cab
met members in Washington, upon
whom has fallen the sad duty of
planning the honors to be paid In
the name of a hundred million Am
ericans TO the fallen chieftain, have
arranged their program in order to
be at the station only a short time
before the funeral train appears.
They planned to assemble in h
Presidents waiting room. designed
especially for the happy events of
the nations life. for the welcoming
OF new presidents and OF honored
guests OF the nation.
BY that route came many great
men to Washington in tho yester-
days. Thus came the men Of place
Inc power in Europe during tho war
to consult as to Americas part in
that great adventure; thus Pershing
came to receive the thanks and
plaudits OF a grateful nation; thu
anne Harding himself only two short
years ngo, walking strongly. his wide
shoulders erect, his lace lifted. his
eyes nlight with citation yet showing
tho thoughtful resolve to spare him
self nothing Of his best endeavors IN
nations service.
That service was given lRvishly;
CONTINUED on Page SevenJ
, 1923-08-07
CROWD
f ESTIMATE.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Aug. 7.SBy
The Associated PressSThousands
upon thousands OF men and
children of this industrial city. form
ing a line along the Baltimore and
Ohio right of way from the tip Of the
most distant suburb to the Glenwood
station paid a voiceless but i'm
pressive tribute to the late President
Harding today as the funeral train
passed on its way to Washington.
The train arrived here ut 1889 p. m.
eastern standard time. 1t halted at
Glenwood while a change OF engines
was made.
The mourners. standing bareheaded
under a scorching sun were number
less as tho train made its way slow
ly through the city. Crowds-unpre
cedented in the history of Pitts
burgh, thronged highways. bridges
and every point of vantage. At the
Glenwood station city and county OF,
~ficials, and members representing diff
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, 1923-08-07
WILL REST in MAUS0LEUM
Marion Vault to Receive Remains of Late President Until Fina
Resting Place Is Prepared; Plans Approved by Last
Rites; Brother Returns to Home Topn

President Harding will not be
His body, after the funeral
ng vault at the cemetery and
Mrs. Harding, widow of the
, Jr., the presidents brother
Mrs. Harding will be placed in the
hands OF Attorney Hoke Donithen.
chairman Of the general committee on
funeral arrangements by DR.. Carl w.
Sawyer this morning.
DR.. Carl W. Sawyer. Mrs. Harding's
personal physician said that he found
Mrs. Harding in much better physical
condition han he had expected and
expressed the belief that abe would be
able to bear up under tho grief and
strain
Out OF consideration for the people
of the presidents home. friends from.
Marion n other cities who had
gathered in Willard to sec the funeral
train pass. were extended the first
privilege OF passing the coffin. They
filed through tho funeral car while
trainmen were preparing the equip
ment for the next run
Secretary Christian announced that
no more floral tributes would be re-
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, 1923-08-07

ness. Those who reverently waited
the pafsage OF tho train could be dis
tinguished by those aboard only by
the lights at the station platforms
and the glare Of automobile lights at
almost every point the railroad ross
ed the highway. But they were there
and they were able to present their
respects to the honored dead and
catch a glimpse OF the / gcovered
coffin with its military guard In the
last car. Entering Ohio the throng
seemed TO increase in size despite the
extreme lateness of the hour and at
the larger cities of Akron and Youngs-
town. several thousand were waiting
to pay a final mark Of respect to
their fellow Ohioan.It the bereaved
widow could have directed tho train
without regard to the other consider-
atoms. It probably never would have
left the boundaries OF Mr.. Harding's
native state but the consideration
OF tho nations claim prevailed with
her approval and the train sped on.
Mrs. Harding was steeling herself
today as the train hurried onward for
the cenes OF sorrow and mourning
in the capital. Those who had talked
with her said she was quite preparet
to 90 through the formal services In
the same calm manner she had main
tanned during the trip across the coun
try. Everything will be made as easy
for her as possible and when the train
arrives in the capital she will be es
cortsd from the station before the
body is taken from tho train and
driven to the White House in ad
, 1923-08-07
OIL
BY JURY

and Jack Garlic. They are accused
of having falsely represented land in
zapatta and Webb counties, Texas. an
rich, fertile and worth $4,000 and
$40. 900 an acre because OF indications
of oil, while the government declares
IL is worthless from any viewpoint.
The Los Angeles mon indicted were
Martin J. and Bernard T. Cullen,
Thomas v. King and Robert A. Dem
nison. all connected with the Great
Angelus on and Land Corporation,
which also was named in tho bill.
They are charged with having misrcp-
resented as oil bearing and a tract In
the Antelope Valley in the northern
part of Los Angeles county.
It became known today that IN
vestigators for the national vigilance
committee OF the Associated Advertis.
ing Club Of the world, with hsadquar'
, 1923-08-07

tsr in New York. have been in Cali
fornia oil fields for the last three
weeks attempting to expose alleged
fraudulent representations in the sale
Of oil units. William p. Green. associ-
ate director of the committee Is IN
charge Of the investigation.
The committee is said to have been
active in Texas during tho govern
ment's recent drive against alleged
fraudulent oil stock promoters in that
state.
In addition to tho ten individuals
and n corporation indicted yester-
day. the grand jury INST week indicted
on similar charges two corporations
and 81 individuals. including DIR.
Frederick A Cook. who once pro
claimed himself tho discoverer OF the
north pole. All Of those previously
indicted were said to be operating in
| and around Fort Worth. TexaA
, 1923-08-07

ened to become as extinct as the dodo
bird until William bobed up to prove
Peter Barnum's oft quoted assertion
that there Is a sucker born every
minute
In the COURSE Of the transaction Mr..
Ganeff was separated from $500 in
cold cash. Rather the exact amount
was 1874 because the Blackie DAVIS
who worked on him left him So in one
dollar bills for breakfast money.
Tho game was worked quickly anc
smoothly. The opening shot was fired
Sunday afternoon in a Center street
pool room when Mr.. Ganen fell IN
with two affable strangers who spoke
the Polish language with a fluency
unexcelled by even Paderewsh him
self. They confided to him that thoy
were on the eve OF shipping si2. 900 In
United States currency back to their
old home bailiwick in the confines
of Poland. They had $1,000 in Casper
and the other $1,000 was In Chey'
enne.
Mr.. Ganeff fsii in with their plans
cclightfully. He drolded the timc va
rlpe for him to ship some shekels
back home. His savings at the time
amounted to $500.
Yesterday morning Mr.. oaneff kept
his appointment with h two strnng'
ern. They arc still strangers ecatis
hs never learned their names and chr
furnishs the sheriff's Office with but
a Gag description of Them
Tho trio went TO a local hotel. re
ported TO be tho Virginia. Mr.. Gamer
deposited his $500 carefully in a tr
deposit box. Tho nunko artists put ir
81. 900 In cash. Tho o was left Will
Mr.. Guneff while the Htrangers went
to Cheyenne to obtain tho additonal
10000.
Yesterday afternoon at . O'clock
Mr.. Saneff confided TO n friend whni
no dhd done. Tho friend informed him
that tho bucoiics from tho middle
west had stopped falling for that kind
OF q trick back in 1902.
Mr.. Ganeff became alarmed He
broke open tho tin box and found st
in ono dollar bills wrapped around q
wad of paper and a blue bandara.
Somewhere along the line tie
Ibunko artists had swppped boxes and
all that Mr.. Ganeff had va a morn
ing after headache and q dark brown
taste.
But his morning Mr.. daneff Is a
wiser man.
, 1923-08-07
POLLS OPENING
DELAYED TODAY;
OFFICIALS A R {
LACKING REPORT
Misunderstanding Leads
to Failure to Arrange
For Special Election
Being Held Today.

With the opening of the
polls delayed for three hours
because a full quota of judges
and clerks had not been OBJ
tanned at the scheduled hour
of 9 o'clock this morning, the
city election called to vote on issuing
3275, 900 worth Of water and sewer
bonds got under way at noon today
according to Mayor John Whisenhunt
srho addressed a special forum of the
Casper chamber of commerce at noon
today. Some who went to h polls
early were disappointed
City officials expected that county
authorities would mako arrangements
for the election whiie the county OFF
oar who attends to this work in gen
sral elections understands that ths
responsibility rests upon city officials
been promised that the Judges and
eaerkz would be secured by tho city
At tho luncheon held this noon q
disuusHiop aruse regarding tho eiigi
bifity of voters without a tax receipt
o. a oertfficafe from the county clerk
showing that tho prospective voter
owned property IN tho city Accord
ing to tho wording Of tho new law on
the sub5sof. tho whole question OF
eligibility hinges around tho possession
of a tax receipt or tho said Certificate
II was advised that tho strict ruling
Be followed In the matter 20 that nc
question of thu validity of tho bonds
might be raised At q later date either
Ly pcrsons who were opposed to the
issue or by those who might desire to
buy the bonds but would consider
Euch q purchase hazardous because OF
the technicality.
Everyone who attended the meeting
was enthusiastic for the bond Issue
That II n an absolute necessity Is not
doubted by most of the people who
have been interviewed on the matter.
Tho chief speaker was Councilman
Sylvester Pelton who IL also chairman
of the water committee. Mr.. Pelton
showed hat SIS 900 will go towards
the construction of a new reservoir
just south of the present one and
which will have a capacity OF 10000
900 gallons. 1t Will be constructed in
two parts so that half OF It may be
cleaned without greatly ~lessening the
supply OF water.
Casper's two pumps r large
enough to pump all the water that
Casper needs at the present time or
is likely to need for two years. but
there 10 not sufficient storage capaci'
~ to store the water when It ia
pumped. Between midnight and
morning the pumps can furnish much
moro water than is used but one OF
them has to be shut off part Of the
time for this lac OF storage. II there
%weres an additional reservoir then the
pumps could be kept running full
time and Casper would have enough
water for the present.
What Is the Use of adding water
mains when you have no water to put
IN them?" asked Mr.. Pelton. bringing
out tho fact that many persons had
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