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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
WINNING OF A HEART
IN THIS CASE 1T CARRIED AN EXTRA REWARD

! put In his windmill It viii be
good for the birds to build nests
in, II nothing more. And Hiram
will like to look up at 1t when
he comes home. But don't let
it go over $3O0-that's what I
offered our neighbor for half his
spring" grimly. ''You can let
him go right to work. Our hired
man will step spryer for seeing it
start. He's like Hiram for new
tangled things"
It was nearly two weeks after
this when his wife came into the
bedroom one day, her eyes shin
ing.
Its done, job" she said, her
voice quivering a little with the
very Joy Of the news, land it's
all come out so nice. Here, and
she laid a roll of money on the
bed beside him "it's what there
was left. $42."
Old Job stared at her. ''You
don't mean they've found water,
off there at the end OF the barn?"
he demanded.
Yes" tremulously, land it's
such nice water, just like a
spring. We've got 1t piped in
the barn. in three places. and into
the house. It runs right into my
sink. ooh, job" her voice catch
ing a happy sob at the thought.
"everything's going to be so easy
for US now. And you said we
could use the $780,"
Old Job was silent for some
moments, then he pushed the
money toward her.
''Put it on some house furnish
ings, Betty" he said gruffly. IT
was willing to pay $780,"
'Then let's run some pipe to
the upland pasture behind the
barn." she urged eagerly. you
know it's always been too dry to
crop. But II it's irrigated, it'll be
one Of our best fields. And it
won't cost over SIS"
did the windmill man say
that?"
Eyes: and the bottom meadow
on the lower side, that's always
wet, could be drained for $3.50. It
would make splendid land then.
The next morning when she
brought in his breakfast he was
up and dressed, but trembling
with weakness.
When there came a light tap
upon his door that afternoon he
was in half-doze. To his drowsy
"Come in," instead Of a keen,
misunderstanding man, there en-
tered a pretty young woman,
with bright face and quiet gray
eyes.
maggie Stanwoodg' he ejacu-
lated. you planned the wind.
mill and all the rest?"
Eyes. I've seen a good deal Of
such work done. and studied it.
"And you think there are plenty
more things on the farm that
could be done?"
Eyes, plenty, of Them" her eyes
again smiling.
"Well," with a long breath, "I
guess you can write and tell
Hiram that you and I are running
up against a whole lot Of snags
OH the farm, and pulling them
out. And-and you can add that
I took back all I said about you
being a set-up college girl. If
you two have anything to fix up,
won't saw annther word ;,
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MRS GEORGE Yes darling something like that She might
be your secretary. T6s
MR. GEORGE: That would be better than
body can't be my secretary.
MRS GEORGE: Anabe Washburn is already sentimental
and silly thinks she has mission in She thinks It
il her duty improve the sorddness Of this sad city II
ENCOURAGED in this drve what's going to become Of her?
MR.. GEORGE: Possibly great poet
MRS. GEORGE: Possibly great fool like a
broken lily who can't cook can't play game
woman who only be SOULFUL
Mr.. GEORGE: AT dollars for lines, darling
There's money in the soul know how to get it
1873 King Features syndicate.
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j; it's Miss Washburn you want TO

give a present to, SO you
buy her book.
Mr.. GEORGE: I'm not
the only person who's
bought it. They're at
tractive, these poems, and
several of them have been
printed in the Post. She
may make q living at it.
MRS. GEORGE: / think
you've done her a very
bad turn by buying it. 1f
she wants to make money
she should do Il sensiblv.
MR.. GEORGE: (help-
fully: Laundry :? Rag and
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
By Virginia Terhune
Van de Water,
Author Of Nationwide Reputation
and Writer Of Popular Novels
and Short Stories.

and Writer Of Popular Novels
and Short Stories.
10oULD 1t not have been
a gambling debt some
body paid hin?"
And deposited 1t anonymously
IA the bank?'' the man scoffed.
'Hardly! It was somebody who
loved him an awful lot, or who
MAS mortalIy afraid OF him. Dil-
lon said Rankin told him that he
had no idea where It came from
but supposed It was conscience
money deposited to his account
by someone who had got all the
cash from q rich relative of his
who died years ago."
Yes" the. girl assented. she
was going to. add, ''That was
what he told me-" but remem-
Hsred In time to check the indis-
erect speech.
Ell seems like a queer kind Of
thing for q repentant sinner to
Co. Paine laughed why
couldn't he just send Rankin a
check and explain facts?"
'T do not know" Winifred said
lamely. II must be going now"
II WIN take you to your car. "
hsr companion said. care you
sire you win not have tea-or
something before you go up
town"
-Thank you. no." the girl re-
Dlsed.
Il was . cold afternoon and the
pair had to wait for some min
utes before the carriage.caIl was
answered. Wtnifred was glad
when. at last. her Limousine drew
mp at the curb ana she was
safely in it.
Goodbye. and thank your
she said mechanically to Paine.
She hardly heard his promise to
call soon. She wanted to be
alone to think.
CHAPTER CVH.
She. thought very hard all the
way home and all of the eve
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By VIRGINIA TERHUJNE
VAN DE WATER
SECRETS OF HEALTH
Celebrated Authority Discusses How Keep Well and Fit
the Strenuous Life Led By Active Business Men and
Women Of Today.
deal Authority Discusses How TO Keep w

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
Do You Know

Amsterdam has more than 800
bridges.
The coast Of AMMAN On the
China sea Is one Of the storIniest
in the world.
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". 4. George and His Wife
ACROSS THE BREAKFAST TABLE
Poetry

MIR. GEORGES I've got little present for you.
IVN MRS. GEORGE: Oh how nice.
MR.. GEORGE: This little book The of Annabel
Washburn. You know, old Washburns daughter.
MRS GEORGE: thought you said it present, not
punishment. qs9s
& Mr.. GEORGE: But haven't told you. Miss Washburn
badly.
MRS GEORGE: Oh see; it's Miss Washburn you want to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
LOCAL. SPEAKERS ON
CHAMBER PROGRAM
Chamber Of Commerce Banquet
Friday A Community Affair
With Heart--to-Neart Talks

Plans are being perfected for the
Chamber of Commerce banquet
which will be given Friday evening
in the Windsor hotel. Already a
number Of reservations have been re-
ceived by George 0. Marshall, Sec
rotary of the Chamber Of Commerce,
and others are indicated by the en-
thusiastic manner in which the BAN
quet is discussed.
The banquet is to be entirely To-
cal, with speeches made by local ora
tors and public spirited citizens, and
music furnished by a local orches-
ira. The menu, as far as practical
BILE, will be comeposed Of Sumter
comfy products, and an evening of
wholesome companionship among res
idents of Americas and the county
is anticipated
The program will consist Of short
talks on community upbuilding, and
il is expected that all civic and wo-
mems clubs will be represented. Wo-
men are especially urged to be pres
cnt to lend their advice and en-
couragement to the promoters Of the
chamber, and suggestions are re.
quested from women representatives
Of the municipality
It is stated by Secretary Marshall
That the Chamber Of Commerce be.
,ins the 1ew year with an absolutely
caean slate, and it is the aim Of the
directors to keep the record thus.
A resume of what the Chamber
of Commerce has meant to Ameri-
Gus and Sumter county will be Civ
en-, and a heart to heart meeting is
expected in which it is hoped that
every resident will join in presence
and shirt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
BRITAIN AND
FRANCE BREAK

The French determination 70 use
force against Germany led England
and France to part company.
The English, French, Italian and
Belgian premier5 conferred last week
on the question Of collecting war
damages from the Germans.
This talk made it clear that the
English and French ideas were hope
lessly conflicting. Premier Poincare
Of France insisting that the Germans
could pay if they would. Premier
Bonar Law summed up the English
position thus: You may get a GER
tain amount Of money by Selling
German territory, but you can't re-
store German financial stability that
way"
So the conference broke up, with
an Anglo-French agreement to dis
agree rs the upshot.
Il hope" said Premier Bonar Law
to Premier Poincare, in parting,
that you are right, but l fear. you're
not"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
TH0S. {. SNE:LL.GR0TE. .
IS FATALLY BURNED
While Guarding Fire At Home
Near Thompson School,
Flames Ignite Clothing

7. Z. Snellgrove, Sc years of age,
was burned to death Tuesday at z
o'clock in the afternoon, when
woods fire which he was guarding
at his home near Thompson school
house, ignited his clothing, burning
him terribly from the waist up, death
resulting before aid could reach him.
II. J. Snellgrove, brother, with
whom he lad resided, and a com
pany Of hands, who had been attend
ing the burning of-the woods, had
gone to their home for the noon
hour, leaving the deceased in care of
the FIRE. 1t is thought that he VEN
tured too near the blazing logs, in
an effort to save a nearby fence
from ignit;ng, and the flames leaping
out in the fresh wind which was
blowing, caught his clothing, he be-
ing unable to cope with the situation
because Of his advanced age.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 from the
family residence pear Thompson
school, the obsequies being conduct
ed by Rev. C. A. Phillips, pastor of
the Lutheran church at Oglethorpe.
Tnterment was in the family ceme-
terry near his home.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. NJ
A. Ward, Of the 18th district; two
brothers, L. J. Snellgrove, with whom
he resided, and L. Il. Snellgrove, Of
Dawson.
Mr.. Snellgroye, who was one Of
the oldest and best beloved residents
of Sumter county, was born and
reared in the home in which he had
lived 81 years. He was a prosper
Gus farmer Of that community, hav-
ing accumulated considerable for
tune by his close application of af-
fairs and his keen insight.
Hundreds Of friends and acquaint-
ances attended the services, and the
floral offerings were sent from all
parts Of the county, attesting to the
high esteem in which he was held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
COTTON EXPORT RATE
INCREASED 3 CT Mt s
Agreement On Differentials Is
Reached By Shippers-Rates
Affect Whole South

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. 17.-An
agreement on cotton differentials
was reached by American shipping
men who have been comforting here
for three days under the auspices of
the United States Shipping Board.
Under an agreement, the shipping
freight rate on cotton will be in
creased from seventeen to twenty
cents, making it possible for South
ern shippers to ship cotton direct to
Liverpool and other European cities
at the same rate charged if the cot
ton were shipped from New York.
The new arrangements, officials
said, will cut down cotton shipments
from New York but increase those
from Southern cities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
FEOERATES WILL
CELEB RATE LEES
BIRTHDAY F RlDAY
Daughters Of Confederacy Have
Planned Interesting Program
OF Observance
RROOKSHIRE is SPEAKER
Camp Sumter, No. 642, U. c. ",
VIII Be Guests OF Honor For
Day-Luncheon Given
RROOKSHIRE is SPEAKER

The ladies Of the United Daugn-
ters of the Confederacy, Americas
chapter, have made extensive prep
arations for the celebration of the
birthday Of General Robert E. Lee
Friday, the exercises to be held at
the high school auditorium at 10
O'Clock. The following interesting
program has been prepared for this
occasion under the direction Of Mrs.
James W. Harris, Jr., president of
the local chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy:
Music by the High School Orches-
ira, conducted by Miss Ella Pope.
Song, America"
Invocation by Rev. Carl W. Minor
Song, to be selected by the High
School Quartet.
Reading, by Miss Susan Stallings.
Introduction of speaker, Prof. c..
M. Hale.
: Address, Rev. Henry 7. Brook
shire.
Solo, Maryland, My Maryland"
Continued from Page 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
AMERICUS BAR To
HONOR SHEPPARD
Memorial Services VIII Be Held
In Courthouse Here Next
Saturday

Judges z. A. Littlejohn and w.
NJ. Harper will convene a joint ses-
sion of the Superior and City courts
respectively in the Superior court
room at the courthouse Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock for the pur-
pose of receiving memorial in honor
of the late J. e. Sheppard, member
of the Americas bar, former legisla-
tor former mayor of the City of
Americas, who died last fall, after
having had an attack of influenza.
These memorial exercises will be
held under the auspices of the Amer
icus bar, and according 20 a tentative
program given out today, it is plan
ned to have someone address the
meeting on the life of Mr.. Sheppard
as man, another as citizen, an
other as lawmaker and another as
a Christian.
Col. J. ED. Ship, who was part
ner to the deceased brother, has pre-
pared memorial which will be pre-
sented before the two courts Satur-
day. Rev. II. T. Brookshire, pastor
Of the Central Baptist church, of
which Mr.. Sheppard was a member,
has been selected to deliver the in
vocation on this occasion. The la
dies of the city are especially invit-
ed to attend these exercises, which
are open to the general public as
we'll.
Mr.. Sheppard had been promi-
nent in public life since his coming
here twenty years ago from Buena
Vista, and has many friends and as
sociates who will be glad to pay this
last tribute to his memory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
WHAT AEOUT THE
GERMANS

What the Germans will do re-
mains TO be seen.
There is an element which fayors
armed resistance. There may be
some Of it, but probably not on an
organized scale. If not, Of course
the French viii suppress it quickly,
probably dealing with it very severe
ly, The Berlin government, knowing
tAat England disapproves of the plan
and hoping America does, too, is
more likely TO continue itself to pro-
tests TO London and Washington, in
hope that indirect pressure from
these quarters will force France to
change her policy.
A greater danger@ is that the
French invasion, which naturally
viii cause violent excitement among
the Germans, may cause internal up
rIsings, led by the ultra radicals, such
as will endanger the government it's
self and, maybe, involve widespread
destruction.
At the best, there will be great
business disorganization in Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
MACON PETITIONERS
ASK FOR TOWN CLOCK

MACON, ia. II. - "You never
knew the good fellow he'd ben until
he went" as the song goes, seems
to have applied in the case of the
court house clock, recently dismount-
ed from it's place overlooking the
city. And citizens of Bib county,
led by the bar and medical associa-
ton, judging from the signatures,
are petitioning the county commits
sioners to put it back.
The petition which has been in
Chapman's pharmacy since Saturday
night, has acquired a couple of hum
dred names of the leading ictizens Of
the city, with more to come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
FRENCH WILL OPERATE RUHR MINES
QUIET AGALNREIGNSA THARRISON
RUM FLEET BARS
SHIPS FROM PORT

NEW YORK, ia. II. - Captain
Berry, attached to coast guard head
quarters in this city, announced
Tuesday that the commander of a
vessel arriving from the West Indies
had reported difficulty in crowding
its way through the rum fleet stand
ing off the Jersey coast. Complaint
was made that the fleet constituted
menace to navigation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
.CURTAIL. ALCOHOL. FOR
INDUS 7 RIAL USES
Drastic Measures Taken-Revok-
ing Many Permits To Combat
Liquor Traffic

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia dras-
tic curtailment of dealings in de-
natured and industrial alcohol has
been decided by federal prohibition
authorities as the next step in the
campaign to combat illicit liquor
traffic.
Orders have been issued for the
revocation, of scores of dealers per-
mits, among these being that issued
to one of the largest alcohol produce
ing plants in the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER
MAN BADLY BEATEN.

ESSEN, Jan. 17.-Lincoln Eyre,
an American newspaper man, was
badly beaten Tuesday afternoon
when he was assaulted by an excited
and angry mob. Eyre, in company
with S. D. Weyer, International News
Service correspondent, and a repre-
sentative of the London Telegraph,
was walking along a street here when
he pronounced a French word. The
crowd became incensed at this, and
they attacked Eyre with canes and
umbrellas. He was badly cut around
the face and head.
German police dispersed the
crowd with difficulty and apologized
to Eyre for the outbreak.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
WAIT ON ADVICE
FROM LONDON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. - The
American debt commission has
frankly been told at the British mis-
sion, according to information at the
treasury, that it could not assent to
any plan of settlement Of Great Brit
aims war debt which could not be
expected to receive the approval Of
congress at this session.
Conversations between the COM
missions was halted today while the
British awaited further instructions
from London.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
Stubs GETS RELEASE
UNDER BOND Of $1,000
Alleged To Have Had Hand In
Shooting Of A., B. & A. En-
Gineer In 1921

FITZGERALD, Jan. II. - Fred
Stubs, one Of the striking A, B. &
A. railway employees, who has been
in the local jail fifteen months SEN
fenced from one to five years for an
alleged participation in shooting
affair in July, 1921, when Engineer
Reed was killed, has been released
on a $4,000 bond pending decision
in the case by the Georgia Supreme
court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
ECONOMIC STRAIN
MAY PREVAIL

Frances great weakness is finan-
cial.
At the "premiers' conference
Italy and Belgium sided with her
against England, but neither England
nor Belgium can help her out in q
moeny way. England is Europe's
great financial power. Moreover, the
English believe at any rate, that the
United States agrees with them in
looking askance upon Frances poll
icy OF force against Germany.
1t isn't to be assumed that either
England or America is unfriendIy to
France, but only that the former GER
tainly, and the latter in many peo-
pies opinion, think the French are
making a mistake in their German
policy and will not want to help them
as long as they stick to it.
With the French franc and the
Italian lire already of very doubtful
value in the worlds money market,
financiers predict that these coun-
tries will be brought soon to real
ization of the unwisdom of disre-
garding the English and American
opinion of their judgment. Of course
if a large sum can be wrung from
Germany it may make a difference,
but the fnanciers doubt it.
However, this may not happen
soon enough to prevent serious con-
sequences in Germany.
Continued on Page 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
GEORGIA FARMERS PLANT
MORE FRUIT TREES

SAVANNAH, Jan. 17.-Reports
reaching Savannah from a large area
in Southeast and Southwest Georgia
indicate that more pecans, pears and
peach trees have been planted in the
territory, mostly by small farmers
setting out a few trees in many
places, than in any similar period
in the history of the section. Some
large orchards are reported Of all
three treesJ some additions to or
chards and groves already growing
are reported but the number of diff
ferent places on which a few trees
are no wset will run into thousands.
Some pecans are being set along
highways; dogwoods are also being
set out along some roads. Peaches
are now set will run into thousands.
erto without peaches save for a scat
tering group here and there. The
blight proof or pineapple pears is
being set in great numbers. Effing-
ham is setting out many pecans, as
| new region for this tree; Lowndes
; is setting out pecans and peaches :;
and Ben Hill is setting out many
pears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
CAPTURE: NEGRO
WANTED FOR MURDER
Member Of Pcssee Shoots
Prisoner Who Tried 10 Xiii
Son

MACON, dan. 17.-Believed by
officers to be the slayer Of zanie
Bryant, Crawford county sawmill
employe, Tom Mallory, a negro, last
night was shot and fatally wounded
by z. +. Dorsey, Of Dry Branch, one
Of the party who was attempting
10 arrest the negro.
Dorsey said he shot the negro when
The negro tried to shoot Dorsey's
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
FOLIO FRENCH TO OPERATE
GERMANS OBEY ONLY
ORDERS FROM BERLIN

DUSSELDORF Jan. IT'D AS
ISOLATED Press.) representative of
German magnates failed to appear
this morning before the control CONF
mission, sending word they decided
to obey orders from Berlin instead
of French orders as to the coal de-
liveries, placing the next move
squarely up to the French.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
BRITISH BAL.K ON PLANS
FOR SETTLEMENT QF.
DEBT OWING AMERICA
Members Of Commission Think
Congressional Approval Com
ing Az This Session

WASHINGTON, Jan. IT, - The
British and American debt commits
sions have reached point in the
negotiations where they virtually
agreed that no fugther progress can
be made until the British commits
sioners have returned to London and
conferred with their government.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
PRESIDENT INDISPOSED:
CANCELS ENGAGEMENTS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Presi-
dent Harding cancelled all his en-
gagements today in order to remain
in bed on account Of an attack OF
grip.
It was said at the White House
? day of rest had bee decided on
merely as a precautionary measure;
that the presidents condition show
ed no serious developments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17

first. There if she were acting with
England's approval France would
stop, in Difference to English wishes.
whatever she does now, however,
will be done independently, and, in
fact, in spite Of the English, so per-
haps she will feel at liberty to go as
far as she likes, maybe beyond the
Ruhr's boundaries.
The supposition is that the French
advance will not be ordered until
after Jan. IS, when another payment
VIII be due from the Germans, a
rayment which it is almost certain
viii not be Forthcoming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
GERMAN HELP To
BE REQUISITI0NED
IF NECESSARY
Refusal To Obey Orders Means
Prosecution Before French
Courtmart;al
OBEY ONLY BERLIN ORDERS
Coal Deliveries Expected VIII
Be Made When French
Control Mines
OBEY ONLY BERLIN ORDERS

ESSEN, Jan l7.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. THE French occu-
pational authorities announced
this afternoon that they will begin
operating the mines of the Ruhr
district tomorrow, requisitioning
German labor, if necessary.
The Ruhr coal and industrial
magnates, who refused to coop
crate with the French will be
prosecuted before a court martial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-17
CAKE BRINGS $500 AT
BENEFIT AUCTION SALE

AUGUSTA, Jan. 17.-P. A. Gil
lespie, of East Orange, n. j., and G..
Z. Vanvleck, of Montclair, N. j., paid
5000 for a big cake sold at auction
at the Bon Air Vanderbilt hotel here
last night for the benefit Of the
Childrens' home.