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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
KOREANS SHOW MORE.
INTEREST in AFFAIRS

SEOUL, Korea, February To-
For the first time since municipal
governments were established in
Korea, the Koreans have taken an
interest in the elections to rhe
municipal councils.
Previous to 1922 Korean mem
bers of the councils were appointed
and in every case those known to
be pro-Japanese were selected. n
the first election the Koreans re
fused to take part, with the result
that the whole proceedings were a
fizzle. This year, however, they
nominated their own candidates and
in Seoul succeeded in eleeting Is
of the 80 councilmen, the ether IL
being Japanese.
In three other towns they die
equally well and in two cases
Songdo and Hamheung, secured
majority in the council, bat il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
MAI, FORT CHOSEN TO
HEAD u NDE RNOOD'S
CAMPAIGN IN SUMTER
Former State Legion Head to
Direct Activities in Behalf Of
Alabama Senator
MANY HEAR ELDERS
Meeting at Courthouse Last
Night Was Enthusiastic and
Representative One

At a meeting of the friends Of
Senator Oscar w. Underwood Of
Alabama, held last night in the su-
perior court room at the courthouse
Major James A. Fort, former state
commander of the American Legion
in Georgia, was chosen chairman d
the Underwood club Of Sumter
county, which was organized follow
ing an eloquent address delivered By
H. H. Elders, representative in the
general assembly from Tattnall
county. Mr.. Elder, who is an ora.
tor of statewide ability, is chair
man of the Underwood clubs of
Georgia, and a most enthusiastic
reception was given his remarks
The meeting was called to order
by Lovelace Eve, editor of the
Times-Recorder, who stated DC
gathering he'd been called at the
suggestion of a numbr Of friends
of Senator Underwood who are in
terested in his elevation to the pres
idency. That it was the sense OF
these friends that an underwood
club be organized here was stated
by Mr.. Eve. who introduced Mr..
Elders to those present, and this
sentiment was enthusiastically and
unanimously endorsed.
After temporary organization
was effected with Lovelace Eve az
chairman, w. w. Dykes proposed
Major James A. Fort as permanent
chairman. the motion being unan-
imously adopted. Frank Lanier
was then named vice chairman, and
Hollis Fort elected secretary. All
those present, with two exceptions.
signed the charter roll. and it vas
resolved to inaugurate and carry
on a big campaign, in behalf Of
Senator Underwood. This campaign
it was decided, will take the form
of precinct organization. with work
ers in every district in Sumter count
ty on election day, and in the mean
time sentiment favorable to the
candidacy of the AlabamiaIi is TO
be fostered throughout the county,
and especially among women voters.
Mr.. Elders address, which was
heard with closest attention through
out, was as follows:
Continued on Page Two.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
SUNFL0WERS ARE
GOOD STOCK FEED

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Feb.
16.--If the climate is too cold for
corn, try sunflowers, The agrical-
tural experts at the University Of
New Hampshire have received re.
ports from county agent D. A. o.
Brien OF Coos vcounty, the north
ernmost New Hampshire county,
indicating that the substitution
works Swell there from the stand
points of both the farmer and the
COW.
The growing season in this coun-
ty is too short for the successful
production of ensilage corn. Since
1920 number of farmers have
been experimenting with sunflow-
ers, and Mr. O'Brien believes that
the crop has proved worth while.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
over / 90 PLATES
RESERVED FOR DINNER
AT WINDSOR TUESDAY
Secretary Everett States Accept
ances Coming in Rapid Pace
For Chamber Dinner
ORCHEaTRA WILL PLAY
Non-Mernbers of Chamber to
Be Welcome at Annual Gath
ering, Officials State

More than hundred plate res
lervations had been received Satur-
day morning by Secretary Everett
for the Chamber of Commerce din
ner Tuesday night at $50, and in
dications are that by Monday
morning the reservations will have
about filled the large Windsor dim
ing room,
A message received Saturday
from President L. A. Downs % the
Central of Georgia stated that Mr.,
Downs would arrive not later than
la few minutes after 6 o'clock, for
on learning that the dinner was to
begin at $50 Mr.. Downs made spe-
cial arrangements to have his car
with his party to arrive earlier than
previously announced, Mr.. Downs
states that he is not willing to ar
rive late.
During the dinner music will be
furnished by the Community or
chestra under the direction of
Prof. Cane. More than 500 invi-
tatinos to members and non-mem-
beers Of the Chamber of Commerce
have been mailed out by Secretary
Everett and he states that every
citizen of Americas will be we'll
coined, unto the seating capacity of
the dining room. I'VE do not
think we have neglected single
name, but if there is any one who
failed to receive one of these let
tiers, we will appreciate that one
phoning US immediately"
Several men have told US that
there were suggestions and recon-
mendations they desired to make
and each Of these will be given
an opportunity to express himself.
The Chamber of Commerce belongs
to its members, and / voice the
opinion and desire of every officer
and director when l say that it is
mot only the right Of the individual
member to express himself in
open meeting; hut it is his duty
and his privilege.
"a sufficient time has been re-
served on the program to allow for
this open and frank round-table
discussion from the citizens pres
ent, members and non-members.
"This is their town and their
interests are here. We need their
advice and counsel and it will be
welcomed" concluded Mr.. Everett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
Fl YINGS5I. BULLETS STRIKE US, SENATOR
START WORK ON
PAVING HIGHWAY

VALD0STA, February l6,-Prc.
hminary work has started for the
National Highway paving north Of
the Withlaroochee river. Engi-
neers are at work establishing the
grades and the contractors are maxi
ing preparations for beginning the
grading and paving at the earliest
possible moment, The work A.
ready started has aroused the en-
thusiastic interest of property
owners along the highway as we'll
as Of those who travel that thor
oughfafe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
LEGION MEN VISIT
I UNION HIGH SCHOOL

A party of American Legion
men visited Leslie and Union High
school Friday night in the interest
Of the Legion post here and were
given a cordial reception by a
large number of residents of that
community. Union High school
auditorium was used for the gath
ering and the Americas Symphony
orchestra, led by Prof A. A. Cane,
was the chief attraction, the must
cal program being especially pleas
ing, Jack Hoist, OF the Legion
post here, was the chief speaker of
the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
SENATOR GREENE is
VICTIM OF SHOTS Of
PROHIBITION AGENTS
Situation That Has Been Center
Of Critisism for Months
eliminates in Shooting
FIRED AT FUGITIVES
Agents Were Pursuing Alleged
Bootlelgger in Alley When
Senator Was Shot

i. - WASHINGTON. February To-
The prohibition situation in Wash
ington, for months the center ot
criticism and controversy, has cut
minated in the shooting down of a
United States senator almost with,
in the shadow of the capitol.
y, AS a result of the shooting o.
Senator Greene. the whole muddle
Of conflicting charges, explanations
denials and counter charges that
have characterized the efforts TO
enforce prohibition laws here seems
likely to have thorough airing by
congress.
Senator Greene, of Vermont, wh1
was shot. in the head last might
while passing an alley near the cap
ieol in which two men were flee
ing from prohibition agents, is said
by physicians to be in a satisfactory
condition.
- Pending an X-ray examination,
however, it is impossible to say
whether the bullet. which struck
over over the left eye, had lodged
in the brain.
~ Mr.. Greene and his wife stepped
Id line of fire as the shooting began
and he was struck while trying 20
protect Mrs. Greene with his body,
The two men escaped in an auto
mobile. -
After an X-ray examination OF
Senator Greene, physicians to-day
announced that the bullet had frac-
tured the skull but did not lodge in
the brain.
1t was also stated by physicians
that while the investigation was pre-
liminary, hope for recovery were
EXCHANGED by the absence Of the
bullet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
100000 DOCK HANDS
QUIT TASKS AT NOON
IN GREAT BRITAIN
May Close Ports and Paralyze
Railway Systems Through
out Whole Island Empire
RAIL WORKERS no QUIT
Peacenakers Still Busy and
Hope TO Effect Settlement
Over Weekend

LONDON, February 16. A
strike of the dock workers affect
ing $4,000 men, became effective
at noon today in all ports Of the
United Kingdom.
The strike cannot BE comfortably
effected before Monday and mean
while peacemakers will be busy,
and, and should they fail, the coun-
try must prepare to tighten belts
next week.
Not only will the ports be closed
but railway traffic from them will
cease. Union railway men have
promised to call out their men,
while all other transport workers
handling business to and fro from
the docks will also quit.
Such action will have serious e.
feet on the country's food supply
unless the government makes al
ternative arrangements.
Industries depending on the I'M
portation of raw materials will also
be hampered and employees thrown
into idleness.
Negotiations between employees
and men collapsed upon the re-
fusal of the former to make any
advance over the terms Offered
Monday, giving an increase Of a
shilling a day and an inquiry into
usual labor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
SHOOTING FILMS
ON COLOUITT FARMS

MOULTRIE, Feb. 16.-With the
scenario written and approved by
officials of the chamber Of COM
merce, work shooting" the tilnl
which will depict the strides that
have been made in diversified farm
ing, live stock raising, drairying,
poultrying and in the development
of marketing facilities in. Moultrie
got under way today, ID
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
WEATHER

For Georgia Cloudy and
somewhat colder tonight prob
ably rain in north portion to.
night; Sunday rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
4 NEGRO c ON NCTS
BURNED To DEATH IN
HOUSE AT FLAT TOP
Alabama Convict Mine Scene
Of Disastrous Blaze During
Last Night
MAIL BUILDINGS BURNEE
Casualties Not Mentioned IN
First News Received From
Scene of Conflagration

BIRMINGHAM. Feb. 16.--Four
negro convicts were burned to death
in q fire that destroyed the mail
buildings at Flat Top Mine, this
county, last night. which became
known today.
The first word of the fire said
nothing about the casualties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
OIL COMMITTEE
IN Today RECESS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-The
senate oil committee, after develop
ing sensations of startling rapidity
during the past month, has taken
ten days recess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16

The hoy coal shoyeler (upper
left) is s years old. Biloxi can
nerisss (uppsn right) are frame
structures and the ground around
them Is filled with million of
oyster shells. Many of the girls
and boys who shnck oysters dow
: er right) are SO small they must
stand ON boxes or piles of oys-
ter shells to reach into the bins.
Oyster suckers live in shanties
lower Lefty. The sign (centerl
forhids employment of girls un
der II and boys under IL years,
but Roy Gibbons NEA Service
writer, found many children nm
der these ages at work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-16
New York Fusares :

re Open High low Close
Mar S1.O0I30.9GI3l 20I30. 70I31.14
May sL25l31.1olsl. 5OIsO.97S1.5o
July BOOBIES. 90I30.SO29 .75I8O.3s
Oct. .26.9Ol26.75i27 .2sI27.75I2e.so
Dec. .26.45I26.40l2 .sOI26.40I26.65
Americas strict middling 80 3-4c
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Continued on Page Five
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
104RESPONDTO
CHAR|TYDR|VE
IN DAY
Total Contributions to Date
Are 4,647-$16,522 Yet
to Be Raised.

The Associated Charities and Citi.
zens Relief Association acknowledge
up to noon today 104 contributions
received in the past twenty-four
hours, bringing the total responses
to 4,647, toward the 10000 sought.
Receipts up to date are $38,47S,
leaving a balance Of the $4,000
budget to be raised Of $16,522.
The joint finance committee Of
which Milton e. Allies is chairman
and the special Easter committee,
Franklin H. Ellis, chairman, will
continue their efforts to secure the
entire sum within the next few
weeks following the close Of the
OFFICIAL campaign with Easter Sun
day.
Some of those who have given
during the past ten days have
aVailed themselves Of the partial
payment plan offered by the finance
committee. One contributor whose
letter was received this morning
writes, II inclose herewith my check
to your order for IS which please
apply to the contributions you are
now collecting. Please place me on
your list to subscribe during the
present year $40. The remaining
$l6 to be paid in three quarterly
lnstalments. If / can without cur
failing my efforts in other lines
make the amount larger, will
do So"
The finance committee members
announced today that they hope
that some of the churches and Sun.
day schools will see their way clear
to make an offering on Easter Sun.
Day for this city-wide work Of a
nome missionary character. Con-
tr1butions may continue to be sent
70 Ord Preston, treasurer, 1922
Eleventh street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
coNsTANTINoPLE WoMAN'S
COLLEGE HEAD RESIGNS

NEW YORK, April 19.-The resig.
nation Of DR.. Mary Mills Patrick,
founder OF i. the Constantinople
Woman's College and for thirty.
four years its president was an
nounced by the executive commit.
tee of the Near East Colleges. She
will be succeeded BY Miss Kathryn
Newell Adams, member Of the
faculty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH
MEETINGS TO CONTINUE

The Reese-Farr meetings will con.
tinue through Monday night at
Fifth Baptist Church when a large
number will be baptized. Mr.. Farr
VIII teach the Baraca Class in Sun.
DAY school. DR.. Reese will preach
and Mr.. Farr will sing at IL o'clock
service. There will be a mass meet.
ing tomorrow afternoon for men,
women and children when Evar.
gelist Reese will preach on 1.-THE
Sins OF So-called High Society,"" DR..
John p. Briggs will preach at night
and Fifth Baptist Choir will render
special program Of Easter music.
The Evangelistic Campaign will
close Monday night when Congress.
man w. D. Upshaw of Georgia will
preach,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
Shock Kills Woman.

The automobile In which Vincent
Bennett and his wife. Lillian. OF
Riverhead. L. l.. were riding
swerved from the road and over
turned. Neither was injured and
Mrs. Bennett began to talk to her
husband when she had got to her
feet Suddenly she collapsed. When
a physician arrived she was dead.
He said shock had affected a weak
heart and caused death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
STAND
HIGH IN RIFLE
SHOOTING
Competition for Hearst Tro-
phies Greatest Since Con-
tests Began.
By LIEUT.. JESS KRUEGEP,
written for Cosmopolitan News
SeFYiCe,l

l SOEVACOsI
CHICAGO, April 19.-Although
educational institutions all over the
country anxiously await announce
ment Of results in the 1924 r. o
T. C. Hearst rifle championship
shoot, Col. Robert H Sillman. Sixth
Corps Area, is carefully tabulating
the scores and it is expected final
standings will be known late next
week
The high school units are the
first receiving the attention Of
Colonel Sillman, and remarkable
scores are reported.
Ogden High School has made a
valiant effort to retain the priced
trophy which they won in 1929
| and 1923, but it is considered ex.
Itremely doubtful If the stutents have
been successful.
Even sitter competition was
found in the senior r. o. T. c..
This is the first year of shoot.
are keen for the honor of being
i
Scores are not being made public,
but word today from Urbana is
the University Of Illinois team
scored 255 points higher than the
best mark of last year. Johns
Hopkins University and the Uni.
versity Of Minnesota also are
known to have done well.
The South seems intent upon
taking the military academy tro-
ply. The Tennessee Military Acad.
envy Of Saltwater, and the Staun.
ton Military Academy Of Virginia,
are expected to rate high, as is
st. Johns Military Academy Of
Wisconsin.
Besides the great silver cups to
the winning teams, solid gold
medals are to be awarded indivi.
dual members Of the championship
organizations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
DR.. DURKEE TO TALK 4.
ON "CHRIST IN ART"

The Easter services at the First
Baptist Church, Sixteenth and O
streets will have the Rev. j. Stanley
Durkee as preacher both morning
and evening. At II q. m. IAN I'm
risen Christ" Suppose Christ had
not risen) and at p. m. DR.. Durkee
will show his great picture, " The
Master" by Darius Bobb. The pic
ture is the dream ana work of sixty
five years. The subject will be
Christ In Art" There will he
special music by violin, cello, organ
and soloist and chorus at both morn.
ing and evening services.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
WOMAN, 90. PUFFs ON PIPE
GETTING FISHING LICENSE

SToUDSBURG. Pa, April 49,
Whipping the famous Brodseas
creek today for trout is Mary e.
Lebar, Monroe county's Oldest ang-
Ter and believed to be the Oldest in
the State. She Is ninety-nine years
old she told County Treasurer
George Lebar when she came to the
courthouse for her fishing license.
While she fished she puffed her
nine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
TEXTILE WORKERS MUST
FIGHT WAGE CUT. ORDER

BOSTON, April 19.--Instructions
to Fight II any attempt is made to
reduce wages or lengthen working
hours" Will be sent next week to
all local unions affiliated with the
United Textile Workers Of Amer.
lea, the emergency board of the
union voted at a special meeting
here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19

HARRISBURG, April 19.-City
council at a special meeting an
nounced thel offer Of the Indepen.
dent Amusement Company to give
the city two islands in the Susque.
hanna river II the city would lease
1t land on Island Park next to the
municipal bathing beach. The CON-
pany purposes to erect an amuse-
ment park on the two islands it
recently bought and when opposi.
ton to its plans developed 1t made
the cOunter.offer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
Dies While Visiting.

While visiting a friend at 426
BANDS court northwest, William
Cunningham, colored, forty.five, 21S
Bryant street northwest. died sud.
denly last night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19

$ s.. zs;:s ;;s'' ;'''a;ss ' ss
The Best Advertisement
The best advertisement sticks to the facts and leaves ic-
ton the capable hands of novelss and detective story
writers.
The best advertisement the side of conservatism
It underestimate rather than ovesates For then the
is delighted with the value rather than dis
appointed by the promise
The best advertisement puts itself in the reader place.
1t does ask him to be any creduous than would
be if circumstances were reversed.
The best advertisement believes that publicity honestly
conceived will be honestly believed 1t places the good
will of its patrons before good days business.
The best advertisement avoids the of extravagant
comparative prices, such as ''Womens Dresses, $685.
values SIS $780, 1t recognizes that the public knows
merchants are neither wizards nor ph1lanthropsts
There great many best advertisements appearing
these days the signatures of broadmnded progressive
local merchants This publicity making friends
for stores and friends for advertising
Its gratifying for the Better Business Bureau feel that
in cooperation with Washington newspapers, it has been
helpful bringing about this condition For truthful
advertising merits the support of every man, and
child of Washington THERE'S place here for the other
kind
RETVTEp RI1GTNEG& RT1DEAT1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19

Advertising Washington in conjunction with the
Washington
Lie for Best Advertisement
The Washington times., 1924-12-29
GALA HOLIDAY MOOD
AT WARDMAN HOTEL

Christmas and New Year week
at the Wardman Park Hotel are
always gala periods to be looked
forward to. This year, however,
that famous hosiery seems to
have excelled itself. Brooke Johns
and his Wardman Park Orchestra,
who headlined at Keith's last
week, are retaining all the pep
displayed there before S. p. o.
audiences, and nightly delight the
devotees, Of the terpsichorean art
who fill the coy and inviting
supper room to overlooking.
Brooke Johns, more delightful
than ever since his London
triumphs--when the Prince Of
Wales insisted that he come on
over with his BANJO to the palace
every evening after the show.--
finds it almost impossible to
satisfy the repeated salvos of an.
plause from his enthusiastic
audiences at the hotel. Indeed. II
Seens that the combination Of the
The Washington times., 1924-12-29
WHILLIKINSl ARIES
m EVERYT'HIN'

Deer Mr.. Fillips:
I am a little boy 10 years Of
age gDho yOu said to 90 see Peter
Pan at the Locus Columbia yes
terdGy and l aods to aUrite to you
and tell yott hoaU l liked 1t.
I like Peter Pan Uery mach,
Mister FiEIips, as it is Just about
aUlsdt any little boy like me
would like to see on Su'sdy after
noon so as to forget the turkey
hash dinner 1Vhich wGs had
Xmas. being some day ago.
There Is a 1aace lady Who 10
named Betty Brons6n 10kO has
the part of Peter Pan. In case
you don't knoU, being a bissy
man, Mr.. FiUips, Peter Pan s0ds
q little boy Who ran GaVdy from
home the day he tVGs born so he
Icould1t't haze to groaO app and be
whGt has peTventS aoGnted him
to be. He 1Ue1tt to the NeUer
Never Land, where children
mever groao up and are chased By
pirets and hare good time gen.
rally.
Well, Peter. 1Uent around to the
house of Mister and Misstts Oar
ling and learned the children hOeO
to fly, so they all fleU off to the
Never Never Land 1Cith Peter
and a little fairy named Tinker