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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
EXTINGUISHES FIRE
Modern Protection Prevents
Probable Serious Fire at
: Councils Warehouse

The automatic sprinkler system
maintained in the warehouse of L
G. Council on Lamar street prob
ably prevented serious fire there
during early morning hours today.
The net result of the fire, however,
was ten bales of cotton more or
less damaged, with the total loss not
yet stated. The cotton damaged
was railroad cotton" and the staple
is believed to have been afire when
brought into the warehouse late
Thursday, although this condition
was not noticed at the time.
The fire was discovered by Police
man. Silver and Mike Thomas at 8
o'clock this morning. Officer Sill
yer, passing the Lee street side Of
the warehouse thought he smelIcd
cotton burning and started an inves-
tigation. Thomas, who came aloug
about that time, assisted the officer
in smelling out" the source of the
fire, and before they were able 10
locate any fire the automatic sprink
Ter system began pouring wafer
onto the cotton bales, with the alarm
bell on a wall outside the warehouse
ringing.
An alarm was turned in from Box
"a, near the warehouse, and when
the department arrived the flames
had been entirely extinguished. Fire
Chief Macarthur stated this morning.
that but for this circumstance the
fire probably would have been a
disastrous one. All of the cotton
in the threatened compartment was
Immediately isolated and after be-
ing thoroughly drenched will be
watched closely during many days.
All of the cotton damaged was in
sured, according to the statement
of Thos. G. Hudson, warehouse man
ager for Mr.. Council, this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
REV. ". D. POWELL TO
IN ANERICUS
Returned Missionary to Mexico
VIII Tell of Thrilling Expert
ences in That Country

Rev. w. D. Powell, D. d., it is
announced, will preach Sunday morn
ing at IL o'clock in First Baptist
church here. In announcing the
coming of DR.. Powell to Americas,
DR.. Carl W. Minor, pastor Of the
congregation, said today that he is
a speaker of magnetism and eio.
Yquence, and man whom it is hoped
many Americas residents will avail
themselves of the opportunity OF
hearing. -
DR.. Powell, who was missionary
in Mexico during Is years, will use
Mexico" as the topic for his talk
here Sunday. He will relate his ex-
periences in that country, many Of
these being unusually thrilling and
will tell, in addition, of the exciting
times through which he passed dur
ing recent revolutions in that coun
try.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
STATE CONVENTION
T0RE TAME AFFAIR
Generally Conceded at Atlanta
That G. Ed Maddox, of
Rome VIII Be Chairman

ATLANTA, Sept. 19.-The best
evidence that the state convention
October 8, will be largely routine
and perfunctory is the fact that
there is little if any real activity in
the matter-of composing the con-
vention, and no comment, as far as
can be found here about who shall
be the officials of it. If there has
been any concentration on or de-
cision about the temporary chair
man of the meeting no attention
has been attracted thereby for, ic
fact, there is no comment or men
ton even of names for that office.
In a general way it is taken for
granted that G. Ed Maddox, OF
Rome, chairman of the last conven-
ton, and head of the present state
executive committee, will be made
the permanent chairman, and will
succeed himself as head of the next
executive committee.
Unless there is something in the
nature of resolutions to throw life
into the convention-and that is a
strong prospect-it is apt to be rath
er tame affair.
One of the big efforts to be made
at the convention will he further
ing plans to bring out a big Demo
cratic party presidential vote io No
vember.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY TO
CONTINUE At GENEVA
TILL DURING OCTOBER
Great Mass of Work Included in
Agenda Remains Yet to Be
Handled By Body
NIGHT sITTINcs SEEN
Commissions May Resort to
This Method in Order to Dis
pose Of Work Before Them

GENEVA, Sept. 49, Indications
here today are that the present AS
sembly of the League of Nations
will continue in session antil the
first week in October. This is CON
.sderably beyond the date at which
it was at first thought adjournment
would be taken.
In order to make adjournment
possible even at that time, it is de-
clared, it will be necessary for the
several commissions to hold night
sittings in order to dispose of the
agenda. A great mass Of work in
Guiding in this remains as yet TO be
disposed, it is declared by delegates
attending the Assembly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
SNEAK THIEVES ARE
AGAIN ACTIVE HERE
Home of C. S. Duer Entered and
Stand of Mike Saliba on La
mar Street Ransacked

Sneak thieves are again active
in Americas. A number of recent
thefts have been reported to the
police, and the authorities are using
every effort at their command to
stop these depredations.
Chief Bragg was notified Thurs
day that the home Of G. S. Duer
on Hill street had been enoered dur
ing the previous night and NUM-
Der of articles, including some cash
taken, and this morning Mike Saliba,
restaurant stand proprietor, found
that his place on Lamar street, near
the Americas Automobile Company s
building, had been entered during
the night.
At the Saliba stand quantity Of
cigars, cigarettes and tobacco, TO-
gether with small amount of mon
ev in pennies-all that was left in
the drawer was taken b. the thief
or thieves. There is no elew as to
the identity of the marauders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
MALAY OPIUM SMOKERS
MAY SOON BE RATIONED

SINGAPORE, Sept. 19.-The use
of prepared opium in Malay has di-
unfinished in recent years, and it's
eventual elimination depends on in
dividual control, says the report Of
a committee appointed to enquire
into the matter. 1t is stated that
registration of smokers should be
given an exhaustive trial leading up
to a rationing system.
The committee expresses gratifi-
cation Gin finding that the disease is
moi so desperate as to demand des-
perate remedies" and adds that pre-
cipiate suppression affords 70 So
luton and would introduce eoripli-
cations in the ultimate eradication
Of the habit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
bIANS ARE BEING
RUITED BY CHANG.

EN TSIN, Sept. 19.-Serious
lng between the army, Chang
lin, Manchurian war lord, and
/ Of the Peking central govern
has begun near Shanhaikwan,
Rer city on the Mukden-Peking
b.
|aoyang on the falling river,
EcrOss the Chilli borders West
Fukden, was occupied by The
|hurians without serious OPP
lm. Chang is recruiting Rus
lat Hardin and Mukden for his
men appeared over Shanhaik-
mobilization point for the
Is of Gen. WI Peh Flu, military
Of the Picking government,
Etarted dropping bombs on the
Thursday.
ports received here from Shan
|Fan did not tell of the damage
by the bombers, but a raid
the air could be expected to
bee the defending armies.
lsnhaikwan, located midway BE-
b Peking and Mukden, divides
j province from Manchuria. II
pins a gate in the Chinese wal
to antiquity as the "first gale
/ realm," barrier which oceu-
a most important position in ar
defenses.
h surprise element in the ap'
|ance of planes an dthe heavy
lntration of Mukden and Pek-
forces has shifted the scene d
Fest from Shanghai, where rIva
Euns are fighting for possession
bat city, to the Chihlian-Man
Fan border, where Gen. Chang
|Lin, Manchurian war lord, vii
|npt to wrest from the Pekint
|niStration control of the gov
fent of all China by invading
y province, where Picking i
ted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
POWDER CHARGE STARTS
AIRPLANES IN FLIGHT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The
motive force of explosives may sur
plant that of compressed air in cat
apulting airplanes from the decks
of naval vessels as a result OF re-
cent tests at the Anacostia, D. C.,
air station.
In the new catapult pistol shot
ignites a powder charge which 1T
orally elbows" the carriage on
which the plane rests to the raj az
the rate of 60 miles an hour, The
car is stopped abruptly By hydranhc
bumpers, but the plane continues
on its way.
Space occupied by air compressors
is saved in the improved type and
loss of time, formerly devoted to
recharging the tanks for each flight
is ayerted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
CHEER LEADERS
WILL Be CHOSEN
Ameris Is High Football Team
Rapidly Rounding Into Real
Gridiron Machine
BY ANTHONY COUNCIL

From the very first football
team the Americas High School had
until the last they have always play
ed fair and square game, besides
not playing any ringers.
Each year a large number OF the
people of Americas and every pupil
of the High School are always ready
to back the team up, and also there
is not a student in the school that
does not yell for the boys during Il
game.
Cheer leaders are to be elected
next week and from then on there
will be more football spirit in the
High School than any other school
in Georgia.
Although Prof Mckee does not
make coaching a speciality, he is a
very fine coach. He takes an in
terest in every boy on the field,
and gives all the fellows a good
training so as to make strong
team.
The backfield men are rapidly
working into a fast and strong one.
Credit can also be given to the line.
men for their effort in trying To
make the line a strong one.
The team has number of hard
games to play this year, including,
Lanier Hi, Valdosta, Albany, Co.
lumbus, and others. All the boys
have a spirit of "get in and fight"
and are confident that they will win
more games this year than ever be-
fore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
.INDEPE NDENT KHAN
WINS incorporation
Proposed Colorado Fraternity
Not to Be Part Of National
Ku Klux Organization

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 19.-In-
corporation papers for the Knights
of the Ku Klux Khan must be ac-
cepted and filed by Secretary of
State MiIliken, according to an opfn-
ior handed down here today by AT
toiney General Cloud.
The organization seeking incor-
poration under the laws Of Colorado
will not be part of the existing ma
tional Ku Klux Khan, bat will be
and operate as a separate organiza-
ton, it is declared by leaders in the
movement here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
THOMPSON AND COL.
FORBES TO Be TRIED
IN CHICAGO OCT, l4TH
Dennurrers Offered Before Judge
Carpenter in Chicago Are
Promptly Overruled
CONSPIRACY rs CHARGED
Trial Date Set for October IA
When Charges VIII Be Gone
Into Before a Jury

CHICAGO, Sept. 10. Federal
Judge Carpenter. in district court
here today overruIed denurreres of
reading the case of Charles r.
Forbes and John w. Thompson,
charges with conspiracy to defraud
the government.
The alleged conspiracy occurred
during the administration of Col
Forbes as director general of the
United States Veterans Bureau,
with Thompson, Chicago contrac-
tor and Col. Forbes said to have
Joined in a scheme to defraud
through the sale of certain surplus
war materials, the erection of new
housing facilitie sfor disabled vet
Grams, and through other means,
Judge Carpenter in overriding the
denurrers offered in behalf Of the
defendants formally fixed ctober Ia,
as the date upon which they are to
be placed on trial before a jury
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
ALLEGED SNUGGLER
UNDER HEAVY BOND
Skipper of Liquor Vessel at Sa-
vannah Held Under Old
Charge of Conspiracy

SAVANNAH, Sept. 10. = Chris
Christensen, master of the yacht
Astra, caught yesterday by the cut
ter Yamacraw and brought to Sa-
yannah with cargo of liquor, has
been arrested on ~ old warrant
held by authorities here. This war
rant, issued during 1922, charges
Christensen with conspiracy to vio-
late the national prohibition law.
Before being released Christensen
was made to give bond in the sum
of $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
is SEEN
AT GOOLSBY HOME

, Considerable excitement was
aroused during last night on South
Lee street by the appearance of 4
burglar in the yard of John Goolsby.
who resides in the former DR.. Glenn
residence. Several shots were fired
at the man, but so far as known,
none of these took effect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
ARMED BANDITS GET
$4,000 IN RAID ON
WELLSTON TRUST CO
St. Louis Suburb is Scene of
Unusually Bold Daylight
Bank Robbery Today
FIVE MEN ALL ESCAPE
Six Officials and Employees of
Bank Terrorized During
Looting Of Institution
FIVE MEN ALL ESCAPE

WELLSTON, Mo, Sept. 49,
Five armed and masked men enter
ed the Wellston Trust Company in
this st. Louis surburb shortly he
fore the opening hour today, rob
bing the institution. The robbers
fined up the six officials and en-
ployes of the bank against a wall
while they leisurely scooped up cash
and currency amounting to $35, 900.
Following the hold-up the laen
left the bank as quietly as they en-
tered, and escaped, with little evl-
dence left behind that may lead to
their apprehension.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
WARREN WAL ERS IS
HANGED FOR MURDER
Man Who Killed Hazlehurst
Marshal Pays Supreme PEN
atty in Scaffold Inside Barn

HAZELHURST, Sept. 19.-War-
rem Walters, aged Sc, will die On
the scaffold here at AS o'clock this
afternoon for the murder Of Mar
shall 7. A. Kersey. The crime was
committed during December of last
year.
A scaffold has been executed in a
barn which served as a courthouse
in which Walters was tried and con-
demned. The prisoner was brought
here from the Jesup Jail this morn
ing in regular passenger coach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
PD CHEKIANG ARMY
IFTOLT,. FENG-LING
ENDING SHANGHAI.
| Of Battle Thrown Upon
N Army With Desertion
Whole Chinese Corps
mes ARE STILL HELD
Of City Forces of Kiangsu
| Being Held Back, With
Fighting Heavy

|ANGHAI, Sept. 19.-The re-
n the Third army defending
| hal has thrown the brunt of
tile today upon the First army
command of General Feng-
Gen. Feng's forces are holding
res west of Shanghai against
Iangsu army which is fighting
ossession of the city. The
be there is reported as san
". with fears entertained chat
* in the front may occur at
ime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
SLINGS SLEDGE
HAMMER AT 80

- LONDON, Sept. 19.-William
Winterbone, head of a foundry
works at Isleworth, still swings a
sledge hammer at his work 1T the
age of SO. He has been married
three times, has 18 children living,
has been a member of the local
Borough Council 81 years, and is a
leading figure at local sports con-
tests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
SOVIET FORCES SEIZE
upon WRANGELL ISLE
Moscow Officials Pleased With.
Success Of Armed Expedition
OFF Serbian Coast

MOSCOW, Sept. 19.-soviet Of,
ficials here today expressed salts
faction over the success of the ex-
petition of the armed transport
Krasnv Oktiabr in planting the red
FLAG on Wrangel Island. The island,
VIII CHI lies off the north coast of
Siberia, was taken possession Of IN
the name of the Soviet Republic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
THREATENING WEATHER
DELAYS FLYERS START.

MUSK0GEE, Okla, Sept. 49,
The army world flyers here are
planning to hop-off today for Dali
las, in the next lap on their cross
country flight, but rains and threat
ening weather early this morning
made their departure a matte of
doubt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
FLYERS HOPED OFF
FOR DALLAS TODAY
Start Follows Cessation of Rain;
Goal Two Hundred and
Twenty-Five Miles Away

MUSCOGEE, Okla, Sept. 10
The army world flyers hoped off
for Dallas at 1890 o'clock this af-
ternoon after rain had ceased fall
ing near the noon hour. The dis
lance to Dallas is 225 miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
thu ARMY
ES SOUTH.

sKING, Sept. 19.-The drive
eking by the Manchurian army
tang Tso Lin is in full swing
he Peking government is rush
he reserves northward to repel
rasion, it was announced Off
i this evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
ANTUNC GIRLS
SEEK EDUCATION

ECHOW, Shantung, Sept. 49,
Pnprecedented desire for educa-
ior girls is being shown through
the western districts of Shan
For perhaps the last ten
there have been government
schools in a few of the cities
FAS region, but they have not
popular and the cnrollments
not been large.
late a distinct change has TAX
ace. The villagers are clamor-
'or schools, and particularly for
loS to impart western learning
|oraphy, arithmetic, drawing,
Eacs and other branches hither-
y considered desirable for Chi
pupils and especially for girls.
feature of the movement is a
An social service phase which it
|a3umed. Many girls who have
N school during the winter go
|ler homes for the sumner and
schools for less fortunate girls,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19

Mrs. R. L. Mcleod has gone to
Jacksonville, Fla, where she Will
spend some time with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
NTEP-A.L-.LIED VETS
MAY ACCEPT GERMAN
SOLDIERS IN ranks
Effort to 'Pramote World Peace
May Result in Taking Down
of Membership Bars
THOMPSON TELLS OF PLAN
American Legion Delegates Re
ceive Statement by Ameri-
can 'Fidac' Representative

ST. PAUL, Mimi, September
19.-James A. Drain, of Wash
ton, D. c., was elected national
commander of the American Lee
gion at the closing of the sixth
annual convention her today.
Drains election came upon the
first ballot, when he had ma
jority before two-thirds of the
call had been completed.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 10. "a. P.)
The admission of Germany to mem
bership in the Inter-AlIFed Veterans
association "to promote world
peace" will likely be granted soon
This was the statement made be
fore the American Legion conven-
ton here today by Col. Ernes'
Thompson, onS of the American
"Fidac" representatives.
During Thursdays late session
with rousing chorus of "ayes," con.
vention went on record vigorously
for a navy second to none, and ado
quate army and other measures o.
national preparedness.
Passage of the universal servic,
act, sounder Americianism, soldiers
and officers training camps, the ma
tional guard and similar proposals
also received the endorsement of tn,
convention in a session of more than
five hours.
Condemnations of two depart
mentsof the United States Veterans
Bureau and demand for immediate
trial of Col. C. r. Forbes on tn
indictment charging irregularitie
in his management of the bureau
were contained in other resolution
adopted,
On internal matters, the first bit
terness of the convention session
was shown, but when the issue wa
turned to one of confidence in ma
tional commander, John R. Quinn
received unanimous and ringing SUI
port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19

Frank Gooding, Of Albany, for
merly of Americas, was a business
visitor here Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19

e speed of a carrier pigeon in
Weather is 1900 yards a nj
~.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19

Enthusiastically showers
and Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
NEW YORK FUTURES

Fc. Open High Low Close
Jan. ..21.18I22.O2l 22.32l21. 95i22.13
Mar. ..22.16l22 2522. 1922. 24l22.43
May ..22.45l22.5 .8Si22 .43I 22. 81
Oct. 22.25I22. 32I22. 1929. 3OI22.6Oi
Dec. ..21.s5I21.97I22.2SI2 I22.08
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-19
COTTON MARKET

AVS receipts 1880 213 bales
& receipts -..--9024 bales
niddling 2l cents
Evening star., 1924-04-06
rAKnMA PARK HOMES

A real home of rooms, slate roof, oak
floors, open freplaces, garage. old oak shade,
excellent condition. vacant. Will take cash
payment building lot, good End trust or an
Al auto. 1t is nicely located on d. c. side,
convenient to business section and cars, ideal
for a doctor. good 7-room house, Silver
Spring, Nd. for $4,000: lot 100x220. Groom
line; no catch about this; it's for sale. Nearly
new s-rooms, fine location; reduced for quick
TAKoMG PARK REALTY CO.,
Col. 8506. Takoma Park, D., O.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
COLORED SUBDIVISION.

The best colored proposition in or near
Washington; 200 acres. partly subdivided: !:
large lots: line: good school and
church; another church to be built at once, and
another very shortly. number Of lots sold
and residence built. and much activity ex-
pected this spring and summer.
This is not a visionary scheme but a going
opera ton which only needs experienced han
ding to make great success.
Property clear of incumbrance.
Owners other activities prevent proper at
tention; price low and terms accommodating.
Might exchange part for saltwater farm, or
all for city property.
Address Box 350X, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Beautiful building. store, 8 apts.; rents over
81, 600; this is bigh-class business property and
sure 10 enhance in value. Price attractive to
spsculatGs. -Call<ME-skRAFTs Main $50
Evening star., 1924-04-06
sALE-INvEsTMENT PR0P'TY.

1st COMMERCIAL. DOWNTOWN, 21-ROOM,
4-bath. tapestry brick front, arranged into
apartments, with a two-story, wonderfully
built Scar garage In rear; will sell all for
$50. 900. or apartment for $50, 600. This place
goes completely furnished. Phone Main ZOOS
for inspection.
THE RENT OF THIS 1O-ROOM AND BATH
house with double brick garage more than
pays the int. on LIST trust; int. and payment
on 2nd trust, taxes and water combined, be-
sides leaves 5-r. apt. for rent or occupancy:
my equity, ~ 500; price, $11 500. 224 End
st. ne. Lincoln 9506-W.
CORNER PROPERTY WITH 80 FEET OF
frontage on n st. and west of 7th st. NV:
improved by gas alton and auto accessories;
price is right for quick turnover.
BURTON & CONDIT,
Realtors,
1905 18th St. Main 1884.
9th ST. S.w.-BRICK, RENTING FOR $50. so;
price, $3.50.
Northeast--Four- family apt, renting for
$S5; price. $500
Five houses. renting at old rentals for
S35 50: price, $2.350.
-THoMAS p. BROwN. GIT AZ ST. S.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
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LITTLE FARM.

Small farm of nine acres improved with a
six- room bunraIow. electric lights. hot-water
heat. cellar, etc.; garage, fruit trees, chicken
house; only a minute or so from the station,
and located on a good motor road. Near the
city.
ONLY $4,000
Small cash payment, balance on easy pay
ments.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY
SALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY
GENTLEMAN's COUNTRY ESTATE.

90 acres of highly improved land high, slightly and
well watered. Situated in Fairfax county, Va- con-
crete road at the intersection of five county roads, close
to school, church, and garage; nine miles from
Washington, Z. c.. eight miles from Alexandria, Va.
Improved with substantial broom and bath house
situated in beautiful oak grove. House has electric
pletely screened.
Outbuildings consist Of modern dairy barn for 80
tile slo cement double garage dairy house, ETC.
Price for quick sale, $25OOO Terms arranged.
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WANTED-FARMS.
SALE OR RENT APARTMENTS.

APARTMENT COOPERATIVE PLAN. THE
northumberland. Apt. 702-Furnished or un-
Inrnished. rooms. kitchen and hath: sale
price, furnished, S12 900: unfurnished. $40. 500
will also consider renting furnished on yearly
lease Apply TO manager in building or