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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
ANDREW ERWIN IS
DRAF TED TO SPEAK
Georgian Who Electrified New
York Convention TO Speak for
Party in East

NEW YORK, August 27.-An-
drew Cobb Erwin, Of Athens, Ga.
has been invited by the eastern mar.
agenent of the national democratic
committee to make a series of cam
paign addresses in this part of tie
country in behalf of the democratic
presidential ticket, and ne has con
scented to do SO.
MIR. .Erwin's dates will be an
nounced later, but it is understood
thae he will speak chiefly in New
YORK and New Jersey, though let
tiers have been received urging that
and other Massachusetts points.
and other Massachusetts points.
There has heen a great demand
for Mr.. Erwin since the outspoken
rtterance of John w. Davis, presl-
Dental nominee, against the K. X.
X. as a dangerous factor in so far
as Il is being used as political ma
chine
Il is recalled that Mr.. Erwin as
Q member of the Georgia delegation
fired the national democratic con-
yention with one of the most spon-
taneous outbursts of its proceedings
when he took direct issue with ais
associates on the Georgia delega-
lion and supported the movement
for clean-cut anti-Ku Klux ex-
preston in the platform, the move
neut being defeated by only one
vote-two members of the Georgia
delegation having changed their
votes on the personal plea of Nc
Adoo leaders that such a declara-
tim would "hurt McAdoo."
From the hour of his speech MIR.
Erwin was lionized by various state
delegations in the convention ana
pr obably left New York as the mos.
talEed-of delegate in the conven-
ton.
The fact that Mr.. Erwin's atti-
tuie is in complete harmony with
that of the presidential nominee,
M Davis, males him a forceful
factor in the campaign in the east,
where he will be given an ovation
wherever he speaks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
POTARIANS
HEAR WIN. ]. HARRIS
Senator Discusses Plans of Gov
eminent to Fight Boil Weevil
.---.a-.--.saiTl Cotton Belt s..-a

ATHENS, August Ex-senator
William j. Harris, in an address at
the Rotary Club here today, gave an
outline of the extensive plans the
government is pursuing in their
fight on the boil weevil. Senator
Harris was here to attend the arr
plane exhibition Of busting with cal
cium aresnnate. Several phases of
the work is being accomplished I'M
der appropriations secured by tie
Georgia senator at the last session
of Congress.
when the government fights
the cotton boil weevil," declared
Senator Harris, st is assisting
every form of business, for when
the farmer is prosperous, it is re-
Elected by good times on all sides
and in all kinds of business.
NThe, activity of the senators in
in the farm bloc has not been for
the purpose of getting preferential
legislation for the farmers but Il
has been necessary to assure equal
consideration and treatment for che
farmers in legislation that is cor
sidered by Congress-"
In his address to the Rotarians
the Georgia senator referred in
length to the years of research bv
the government experts in their
fight on the boil weevil insect. and
gave a description of the task thew
confronted in their work. He told
OF the appropriation of 100000 for
special work that he secured, part
OF which was being used here for
the airplane exhibitions.
Other items secured by Senator
Harris We're funds for the deveIop-
ing Of a cheaper process for the
manufacture of calcium arsenate
and other poisons; $4,000 for in
yestigations by the United States
Geological Survey to determine tbe
various sources of arsenic ores for
the manufacturing of calcium ARISEN
ate, and of the $4,000 for experi-
ments now being made at Griffin
Ca, by the Chemical Warfare SEX
wee IN poison gases to kill the boil
weevil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
GROVE is WTRIOLIC
|. IN DENUNCIATI0N OF
MERCY FOR YOUTHS
States Attorney Resumes On
slaught on Plea Made by OAR
row for Lives of Boys
NAMES MENTAL SICKNESS
Lawyer Insists Upon Designation
for Strange Mental Sickness
Invented for Case
NAMES MENTAL SICKNESS

CHICAGO, August 27.-States
Attorney Grove, vitriolic in speech,
resumed his onslaught today on the
mercy plea in behalf Of Nathan
Leopold and Richard Loeb for the
staying of Bobby Franks, with re-
newed attack upon the competency
of the defense of the alienists' testi-
mony in describing the mental de-
bility of the youths. Mr.. Grove in
sisted upon a name for these strange
mental sicknesses invented for this
case.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
RYLANDER ORGANISE
! MADE SNIPE HUNTER
John Peck Introduced Into Mys-
terious Circle by Party of
Denizens Tuesday Night

John E. Peck, organist at the Ry-
lander Theatre is now a iull Pledged
"snipe hunter" having been init
ated into the mysteries of that fasci-
mating pastime on Tuesday night.
A party of Americas denizens, as
The hunters call themselves intro
duced Peck into the game, these
being O. C. Johnson, C. j. Williams,
Dan R. Schroeder, Wilson Ryals and
Alton Palmer.
The "hunt" was arranged by
johnson, who is supreme grand
mogul OF the order here, and he was
assisted in staging the initiation by
the others named. AS his part III
the "hunt'' Peck was designated to
"hold the bag" while the others
drove in the birds. lanyard Hill"
swamp was -4ae, scene of The festiyi-
ties. and members of the party told
of weird happenings in chat vicinl-
ty as they went into the wilderness,
to secure the birds. Ore recalled
that at a particular spot passed
along the route a man had been
found with his head cut off and an
otter pointed out where the largest
rattlesnake ever seen in this sec"
ton had been killed recently.
After Peck had been placed and
instructed no VITO hold the bag to
secure the largest catch of birds,
the others in the party went out
10 drive in the snipe" LIN. Ball,
with another friend who was toid
of the affair after the party re-
turned to Americas early during
She evening went out about mid
night and guided Peck out of the
swamp into the city again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
JOHN D. WINS FIGHT
AGAINST INDIGESTION

DAYToNA, FGla., August 81
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., has won
what perhaps has been the hardest
fight of his life-that against in
digestion, according to information
revealed by one of his closest
friends, during his winter visits to
this section Of the Florida east
coast.
The story is told that after com
ing to Florida Mr.. Rockefeller's
appetite is keen and his digestion Is
normal George N. Rigby, mayor
OF Ormond, states that Mr.. Rock
efeller is able to sit down to the
table and eat anything any ordinary
man eats, although he uses judg-
ment in his diet and does not over
eat. Mr.. Rigby says he has eaten
with the oil magnate frequently and
that he is surprised at the varie NJ
Of food he enjoys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
PLENTY OF QUAIL
NOW IN LOWNDES

Valdosta, August 27.--Lovers of
quail shooting are looking forward
to the opening of the season this
fall. Interest is aroused in this
prospect from the frequent Bob
White calls one hears from the
fields at this season, and the num-
Der of birds seen along the high
ways. As far as can be ascertained
the quail crop is likely to be
fairly good one, as the most Of the
spring hatch "got by without suf-
fering a great deal of loss from
the rains. Some especial localities
suffered in this way, but it was not
general. R''a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
BERLIN GOVERNMENT
DETERMINED IL SIGN.

BERLIN, August 27.-The Ger
man government will sign the Lon
don agreement whether the reich
stag approves or rejects, it is an
nounced today. The legislative
body is to be dissolved il it rejects
the Dawes plan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
BIG RATTLESNAKE
KILLED AT VALDOSTA

VALDOSTA, August 27.-G. C.
Polhill, of Bellyille, tells Of a big
rattlesnake that was near the bridge
across the creek, at Bellville last
Thursday. The rattler measured
five feet in length and had eighteen
rattles. The snake was found by
Mr. J. H. Johns dog and Mr.. Johns
killed the reptile with his shotgun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
MOORISH PRINCE
BADLY BATTERED

SAVANNAH, August l2T-The
steamer Moorish Princess CT the
Furness line, boun dfrom New York
TO Jacksonville, was badly battered
by the Atlantic coast storms of Mon
day, and according to wireless mes
sages, eight members of the crew
are injured, four Of them seriously.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
v H | I T STAR liner
ARABIC IN HURRICANE
IS BtDL Y DAMAGED
Radiogram Requests Eight Ann
balances Meet Vessel When
She Docks at New York
PAsSENGERs ARE INJURED
Eight of Crew of Battered Moor
ish Princess Injured; Four Of
these Seriously

NEW YORK, August 27.-sev-
eral passengers aboard the White
Star liner Arabic, bound from Ham,
burg to New York, were injured
last night when the ship ran into q
hurricane, says a radiogram, which
requested eight ambulances to meet
the vessel this afternoon when she
docks. The ship was damaged by
the gale, it is reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
WORTH COTTON CROP
TO TOTAL 5000 BALES

SYLVESTER, August 27,-Syi-
westerns cotton warehouse receipts at
the close of business last Saturday
were 858 bales, of which it is under
stood 115 bales went into the Assoc
citation. This is probably one-third
of the cotton of what has been ginr-
ed, and this would indicate a crop Of
probably 5000 bales. Owing to the
dry weather the cotton is grading
better this season than for several
years, and is being sold as fast as
ginned except what goes into the
Association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
LADY RINDERSLKP"
SENDS OUT S. o. S.

WASHINGTON, August 27.-A
radio message received by the army
signal corps from Winnipeg, Mani
toba, requested assistance of gov
eminent stations for the steamer
Lady Kindersley, which is declared
to be in danger of sinking with 10
aboard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
MOULTRIE GRAIN
ELEVATOR TO OPEN

Moultrie, August 27.-The plant
of the Moultrie Mill and Elevator
Company, which has stood idle tor
more than two years, will reopen
next Monday. Inability to buy corn
dpring the last two seasons caused
the elevator to be closed, but the
management thinks that plenty Of
raw material will be available thus
fall. Colquitt farmers alone are eX~
pected to have a surplus of close 70
500, 900 bushels of corn. The ele-
vator will also buy peanuts and
velvet beans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
MAJOR HEANNIE TO
CONTINUE FLIGHT.

TOkIU, eAugust 27.-MaJor
Heanni, Argentine world flier, now
stalled nhis globe circling trip at
Hanoi, French Indo-China, will con-
tinue his flight across the Pacific,
according to Patrick Murphy, ad-
vance agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
PAUL BRYANT KILLED
IN KHAN CELEBRATION
Attempted to Fire Improvised
Cannon With Fatal Result, His
Hand Being Blown Off

LUMBER CITY, Ga, August q.
Paul Bryant, of Hazelhurst, was
killed here last night during a khan
celebration when he attempted to
fire an improvised cannon made OF
IRON pipe as a part of the celebra7
zion. His head was blown from his
bodv He came from Wilson, N. =.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
HERRIOT EMPOWERED
tt. SIGN LONDON PACT
BY SENATE OF FRANCE
Last Obstacle to Ratification of
Allied-German Agreement
Removed By Action
BERLIN SURE TO SIGN
German Government WIN Dis
solve Reichstag if That Body
Rejects Dawes Plan

PARIS, August 27.-By virtue of
the senate's approval last night.
Premier Herriot is now fully EN-
powered to sign the Londong agree
ment and do everything necessary
to put the Dawes reparation plan
into effect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
IDAHO RANCHER
SEES WHITE DEER

BoNNER's FERRY, Idaho, Aug.
27-(A. P.)-White deer, a buck
an doe, have been seen near here
recently, according to reports from
several sources. Georg4 LaFoun-
tain, a rancher, said the buck mad
two brown spots, each about six
inches in diameter, on his back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

U.S.AVlAT0RS ST0RM-B OUNDIIN GREENLA AND
LAUSANNE TREATY
FORMALLY. RATIFIED

PARIS, August 27. - The
French senate ratified today the
Lausanne treaty with only 20
negative votes, which gives Of
fetal France adherence to the
treaty re-establishing peace in
the Near East.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
MCCOY WORRIED OVER
ATTITUDE 0E. FRIENDS
Disagreement AS to Attorneys
to Conduct Defense Brings
Appeal From Accused

LOS ANGELES, August 27.-
Disagreement among his friends as
to the choice of attorneys were adj
ded to the anxieties of Kid Mccoy,
former pugilist, charged with stay
ing Mrs. Theresa Mors. Awaiting
his next appearance in superior
court tomorrow to plead to the muir
der charge and three of assault
with intent to murder, Mccoy issued
an appeal to his friends to support
the one attorney left on record as
representing him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
SHEFFIELD TO FOLLOW
POLICIES OF WARREN

NEW YORK, August Thames
R. Sheffield, newly appointed am
bassador to Mexico, said today he
would follow the policies of his pre-.
decessor, Charles B. Warren.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
SEVERE STORM MAY
PREVENT FLYERS
HOPPING OFF TODAY
Marine Experts Predict New
Foundland Hurricane Will In
terfere With Plans
ARE STILL in GREENLAND
Agent Flyer, Stalled at Ha-
MOI, French-Indo China, Not
TO Abandon Attempt
ARE STILL in GREENLAND

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Aug,
27.-World fliers may be prevented
from hopping from Greenland to
Labrador tomorrow if the severe
storm which is sweeping over New
Foundland today continues and eX-
tends north, according 20 state
ment by marine experts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
.C0RLEY TO DIRECT
LAFOLLETTE FORCES
Third Party Headquarters for
South Established IN Birsning-
harn-Painter to Assist

WASHINGTON, August 27.--R.
L. Corley, Of Atlanta, has been Sc
lected as director of the La Toilette
Wheeler campaign for the south
ern states, with southern head
quarters in Birmingham. Pkil
Painter, of Birmingham, was named
as assistant to Corley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
GIANT DiRIGIBLE STARTS
UPON TRIAL SPIN

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., August
27.-The giant dirigible SER-3,
which was built for the United
States, left at $3.50 o'clock this at
ternoon for a short flight of sew
eral hours over Lake Constance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
KHAN FLARES AS
new MAJOR ISSUE

Topeka, August 27.-Ku Klux
Klan has flared up as one of the
major issues in the November cleo
ton in the Kansas democratic state
convention, having put the anti-klan
plank into the platform.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
WEATHER

For Georgia = Generally fair to
night and probably Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

New York Futures
Pc. Open High Low Close
Mar. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
May 24.9Ol25.O3l25.11 24.36I24.30
Oct. -.24.90l25.O0I25. 1924. 4OI24.3O
Dec. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Americas middling spots "a cents.
Receipts today 212 bales.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
STAR CONTEST AID !
TO SCHOOL WORK
Hundreds of Pupils Write
Essays About "Best
News Story"

Hundreds Of pupils in the District
public school have started writing es-
says to be submitted in The stars
best news story contest" according
to reports received by school officials
today from teachers. Every senior
and junior high school in Washing
ton and many of the eighth grades of
the elementary schools will be repre-
sented in the contest, as well as this
private and Isarochial schools.
The schools in Maryland and Vir-
ginia, according to reports, also will
have a number of competitors for the
four cash prizes to be awarded weekly
to the winners.
ImpetEzs to School Work.
Teachers of English, current hiss
tory and journalism in the Washing-
ton high schools, the principals said.
have seized the opportunity The Stars
contest offers to give a new impetus
to the school work. Special credits
have been promised by many teachers
to the students who compete in the
contest. This is especially true at
Business and Mckinley high schools:
Students 1T Eastern, Principal Charles
Hart sail, were very forcibly' inn
pressed with the merits and educa-
tional value of the contest at a Thrift
week" assembly at the school Wednes-
day, VIII en- the subject of Thrift in
English" was discussed.
The fl rst contest week, which has
been under way since last Sunday,
will close tomorrow afternoon. Scores
of contestants are waiting to the last
moment before choosing the subject
of their essays. All ESSAYS for the
first contest week must be in the
mails Ey Monday noon. Essays post
marked later than that time will not
be considered.
Evening star., 1924-01-25

OF the 100000 square miles Of
Greenland, more than 500,0H1 are COW
cred with ice the year ROUND.
Golf, with mannikin players, tees,
greens and bunkers, can be played in
doors with a newly deviseSi game.
Evening star., 1924-01-25

thedral by the federal government
for the promotion of religion. edu-
cation and charity" To follow this
aim it was told how he became chair
man of the board of social service,
directed the work of Christian edu-
cation and membership in the board
of missions, and devoted himself to
building up ST. Adams School and
the National Cathedral School for
Girls until both institutions had
taken places Of first rank"
y Bishop Harding EuloEized.
Bishop Harding was eulogized as a
modest man, speaking never of him
self or his part in the enterprise, but
paying tribute to Bishop Satterlee,
the founder.
"Pervading and inspiring the whole
plan and the agencies that were af-
fectfng it. there was a single purpose
which filled Alfred Harding's soul"
said Bishop Perry. "It was the wor-
ship Of God in spirit and in truth.
This dynamic devotion gave convinc.
ing and compelling power to the
bishops every word when he spoke
of the cathedral.
THE chapel and the sanctuary
towering above 1t are the visible en-
bodiment of his devotion, his COM
pleted handiwork. But the heritage
that we receive from him surpass
this. That must be found in the ex-
panse of the cathedral yet unbuilt.
The substance of his life work Is the
substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen. These,
in the Apostle Paups conception spell
faith. and these contain the secret Of
Bishop HardinG's power
Evening star., 1924-01-25
CASALS' CELLO WORK
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE
Program of Mainly Heavy Com
positions Displays Great
Abilities Of Artist.

Pablo Casals, the Spanish 'cellist,
who has won an international reputa-
tion for his virtuosity, presented a
program Of unusually heavy compo-
sitions at the National Theater yes
terday afternoon before an audience
that filled the house. First, there was
Handel's Sonata in G." with its
mighty chords Of rich melody. which
was followed Immediately by Bocche-
rini's Concerto in B Flat" This work
Of the old Italian composer, who was
himself a 'cellist. was particularly
impressive.
The feature of the afternoon was
the work in Bach's Suite in G." in
which Mr.. CasaIs illustrated his skill
In many intricacies of bowling and
shades of mood. The group Of old
dances. ranged from ancient Teutonic
melodies to the sprightly jig.
The only concession that Mr.. Casals
made to the less musicianly part of his
audience was the final group of real
ly lovely short compositions. Grana-
dos. famous composer of Casals' ma
tive land. was represented by the ex-
auisite quiz .n.n.s Dinrermezzo. from "Goyescas"
"Papillon" was delicately given, and
Peppers brilliant "Mazurka" aided in
Tightening the more Weighty beauty of
the remainder of the program. Faure's
Edouard Gendron, the youthful
pianist-accompanist. was exceptional
ly competent, and gave evidence Of an
individuality of touch and beauty of
legato work that promise much for
his future. His f1neness of perception
noticeable In the Granados selections
II. H. F.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
EXPERT TO EXAMINE
BOARDS CHILD BILL
Russell Sage Foundation Repre-.
sentative to Give Guardians
Benefit of Advice.

board of children's guardians to pro-
vide better facilities for the handling
OF the citys wards will be submitted
to William Hodson, expert of the
Russell Sage Foundation, before it
goes to Congress, Commissioner
Rudolph stated today.
The Commissioner said that If the
bill is found to be one involving
finances 1t will have to go first to
the budget bureau. Upon its return
from the bureau 1t will be given to
Mr.. Hodson to determine whether, the
commission on public welfare legfsfa-
tion should act upon 1t. he added.
The bill being written by the board
would authorize the District to take
over the George Junior Republic farm.
near Annapolis Junction. Nd. as the
site for home for wards requiring
institutional care. 1t also would au-
thorize sale of the present Industrial
Home School and the acquisition of a
more centrally located temporary re-
ceiving home.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
Y0USOUPOFF GEMS
GIFT TO MRS. GERRY
String Of Black Pearls Be-
lieved to Have Been Worn
by Marie Antoinette.
PRICE UNDER 100000
Mrs. Townsend Gave Them to Her
Daughter as Birthday Gift.

The ancestral black pearls of the
Archduchess Yousoupoff, centuries old
and possibly once the coveted adorn-
purchased by Mrs. Richard Townsend
OF this city and presented to her
daughter, Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry, as
a birthday gift.
Although Mrs. Townsend said to-
day she did not feel at liberty to dis
close the purchase price, she said it
was somewhat less than $400, 900,
earlier reports Of the jewels cost hav-
ing been exaggerated.
The string Of forty-two pearls, is
not long, but the gems are of rare
size and said to be matched with
amazing perfection. IT was brought
to the United States by the Prince
Felix Yousoupoff, said to be the slay-
er Of the monk, Rasputin.
Correct History Undetermined.
The correct history of the gems
could not be determined definitely to-
day, although it was understood they
date centuries earlier than the time
of the last czarina, who was reputed
to have been the last previous owner.
1t Is known that they were the an
cestral gems of the Archduchess
Yousoupoff. and are believed to have
once been the most treasured posses
sion of Marie Antoinette.
Mrs. Townsend said she knew moth
ing of the history of the string. her
interest ending after her daughter,
the wife of Senator Gerry of Rhode
Island, selected them as her birthday
present. Satisfied that they were
genuine black pearls. she bought
them, and would have preferred to
have let the matter drop there, but
news of the transaction became
known through the jewelry house
that arranged the sale.
Mrs. Gerry Is Elated.
Mrs. Gerry first saw them in New
York last week. They We're brought
J to Washington for Mrs Townsend to
view and the latter part of last week
they became the property of Mrs.
Gerry. Although her birthday falls
on February IL, Mrs. Gerry was SO
elated that she has worn them sew
eral times at dinner parties.
Whaever the origin of the pearls,
their true history is expected to
prove intensely interesting. Black
pearls invariably have been the
choicest treasure of royalty and vet
| sorrow and trouble almost always
| have been associated with thier pos
session.
Many rumors have attended the
famous black pearls Of Russia and
hearsay has had them sold to many
different royal families and notables.
All such stories have proven false,
however. and no formal confirma tion
Of their having come in the possess
sion OF Mrs. Gerry has been obtained.