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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23

Paris. Oct. oo-Young Travel,
middleweight. was taken TO 4 hospital
after being knocked out by the French
champion Francis Charles. in the 18th
round of their bout last night. Travel
was declared to be suffering a cerebral
hemorrhage..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23

Los Angeles. Oct. 22.-Tony Iuente,
young Mexican heavyweight, who re-
Gently came into the boxing limehght
through a series of fiashy knockouts.
won a close decision over Floyd John
son. Iowa heavyweight, in the four
round main event here last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Indoor Track Rivalry To Be Keen This Winter
Aerial Pass HELPS
In DOver-FOxcrOft
Win Over GuilfOrd
Special to- Kennebec Journal

y. Especial to Kennebec JournaN
Dover Foxcroft. Oct. 2s-Foxcr.
Academy defeated Guilford High e
to 0 in well played game here IL
day. The home team made Cor,
gains through the line and on n.
ward passes and Guilford was neys
dangerous. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23

New York, Oct. Reconstruction of
an athletic stadium at Coney Island,
costing more than half Il MILLION dol
lars and seating 10000. is contemplated
by real estate syndicate. The arena,
utilized for boxing and other outdoor
sports. would be the largest in New
York out side of the baseball parks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
New York Stock Market

Corrected Daily by
}. A. GAMAGE & co,
STOCK BROKERS'
1886 Water Street Auoust.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
DRY LAW CRITICS
READY FOR PARLEY
Plans Completed for "Face.
the-Facts" Conference to
Open Here Monday.

Final details for the "face-the-
facts" conference to be held Monday
at the New willard Hotel, under the
auspices Of the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment, provide
for an open session In the afternoon
and dinner at night, to be addressed
by members of Congress and leaders
In the movement from all parts of
the United States and from Canada
A thousand delegates are expected.
1t was said by w. H. Stayton, head
of the organization in charge.
Senators William c. Bruce of Mary
ware will be the principal speakers
at the dinner, which will be presided
over by Representative John Philip
Hin of Maryland. All members Of
congress, regardless of wet or dry
leanings. have been invited, 1t was
announced. with the stipulation that
each Is to be paying guest.
"Hip Pocket" Accessories Barred.
Not only will the dinner be dry
but hip-pocket flask accessories also
are barred" anpounced Mr.. Stayton.
prohibition agents and others will
please accept this as advance warn
Ing that any who break this regula-
tion will be gently but firmly elected
from the dinner"
The following speakers will discuss
various phases of prohibition in this
country and elsewhere at the after
noon session: Charles S. Wood, su-
perlntendent of the Pennsylvania di-
vision of the association; Mrs. w. w.
Montgomery. jr, of the Pennsylvania
Molly Pitcher Club (women's auxil-
Iary OF the association); Randolph
wv Childs of Philadelphia, Frank w.
Eussell, land commissioner of the
Canadian Pacific railroad, represent
ing Canadian anti-prohibition organ
iZations; Capt William L. Fish, secre-
tary, New Jersey division of the as
Sociatton; Nathan Matthews, Boston.
Mass, representing, with others, the
constitutional Liberty League of
Massachusetts.
Other Speakers Listed.
Other speakers, whose subjects will
be announced later, are Commodore
Ferdinand w. Peck of Chicago. Aus
ten q. Fox. president of the Modera-
tion League of New York; Represent
ative Edward Voigt of Wisconsin,.
Rev. DR.. Samuel Schulman, rabbi Of
Temple BETHEL. New York CITY:
Charles S. Rackemaun of Boston,
president, Constitutional Liberty
League of Massachusetts, and Julian
Goldman of Boston. member Of the
same league; Matthew Woll of Chfca
60, vice president of the American
Federation of Labor
Rev. j. Malcolm Smith, Episcopal
clergyman, of New York city. will
open the afternoon session with
prayer.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
ARCHEOL0GIST TO SPEAK,
Count de Prorok to Lecture on
Carthage Expedition.

Count Byron Khun de Prorok. di-
rector OF the expedition that carried
out excavations at Carthage in 1922
% and archaeological sites in North
Africa. will lecture on this subject
Tuesday night in the National Mu-
scum before a joint meeting Of the
Archaeological Society and the Art
and Archaeology League of Wash
ington. The lecture will be illustrated
with moving pictures and will begin
at $3.50 o'clock.
Following the meeting there will
be a reception in the national gal
lery, where an exhibit of a rare col
lection Of Carthage relics will be dis
played The hostesses will be Mrs.
Robert Lansing, Mrs. H. F. Dimock,
Mrs. Eugene Meyer, jr., Mrs. William
Eric Fowler and Mrs. George Oakley
Totten, jr.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
DISCUSS VOCATION
SCHOOL FOR D. C.
Cosmopolitan Club Members to Ask
Views of Other Or
ganizations.
THRIFT TALK FEATURE
Anthony J. Barrett Addresses Ban
met on Saving,
THRIFT TALK FEATURE

The founding here of a. school to
train young men in trades was dis
cussed at a banquet Of Cosmopolitan
Club last night. Paul F. Brandstedt.
chairman of the clubs committee in
charge of the project, read a report
and urged that the organization lay
out plans to be submitted to the vari-
Gus other civic clubs of the city for
their support and consideration. En-
ployers of skilled labor also will be
asked for their support in the school
project. by which the club hopes not
only to increase the standard of
workmanship In the artisan trades,
but to give encouragement and op-
portunity to the youth of the city
who desire to learn a trade.
Address ON Thrift"
Anthony ]. Barrett of the Munsey
Trust Company addressed the club on
Thrift" He declared that there was
great necessity OF making a will.
He pointed out that from 20 to 80
per cent of the money left by Amer
leans to their widows and children
was lost in seven years through
foolish investment. He declared that
Evening star., 1924-01-18

Christ. very similar to the "Christus
de Profundis" already praised SO
highly by artists and art critics. The
other represents a saint with a child
and is. of the two. perhaps the more
remarkable. The Curtis collection,
made during several decades of world
wide travel, during which its owner
enjoyed special facilities for obtain
ing rare books, manuscripts and
works of art, is to be sold soon in
Washington.
The head first noted was said to
have been made bv u man in prison
in Guatemala. The history Of the two
Curtis carvings is not so explicit, al
though it is known that Mr.. Curtis
brought them here more than thirty
years ago from the same republic.
Each is mounted in the center of a
large mat of white silk, surrounded
by a Florentine gilt frame.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
TWO BEAN CARVINGS
WILL BE SOLD IN D. C.
William E. Curtis of Washington
Bought Them Thirty Years Ago
in Guatemala.
EQUAL TO ONE IN NEW YORK
Two Are Of Heads of Christ and
Other With Saint and Child.

A carving of the head Of Christ.
sculptured on the concave pod Of a
Florida bean by prisoner awaiting
execution in Central America a quar-
ter Of a century ago. and pronounced
as the smallest carving In the world
to have genuine artistic merit. re-
ceived great deal of publicity in
the New York press last spring. At
that time 1t was announced that its
custodians. two prominent society
women, were planning to install 1t in
permanent shrine. a plan indorsed
by several prominent metropolitan
clcrgymen.
It was stated then, and generally
believed, that this work of art had
no duplicate and no equal. 1t is in
teresting to learn, therefore. that in
the collection of former Washing
tonian, the late William e. Curtis, for
many years special correspondent of
the Chicago Record-Herald, The Eve
ming Star and other papers. two SINH
lar carvings have been discovered,
both made from the same sort Of
bean, with the shell of the bean form.
ing minute frame. One is a head of
Evening star., 1924-01-18
GUEST OF ARTS CLUB.
F. A. Parsons, Authority on Dec
Grafton, Makes After Dinner Talk.

:. Frank Alvah Parsons of New York,
the eminent authority on decoration,
was the guest of honor last evening
OF the Arts Club. 2017- I street. at the
regular club dinner, which was at
tended by full complement of mem
bers and guests.
After dinner Mr.. Parsons addressed
a capacity audience in the club par
lors on the subject OF. modernism in
art. He stressed the need of recog-
milton, Of the fundamentals in art as
against the following Of fashions. In
clothes, in architecture, In decora-
tionS as well as in painting and
sculpture, he said, the tendency of
the times Is to depart from the essen
tial principles to pursue fads that
quickly pass. But constant de-
velopment is recognizable Of a spirit
OF truth in art expression, and
throughout this country people are
coming to realize the need of stand
ards that are immune to the fiuctua-
tions of fashion. Mr.. Parsons witty
characterizations of the modern
lists" who go to extremes were re-
ceived with emphatic applause.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
PLANS "JUNIOR NIGHT"
Grace Episcopal to Hold Servic
for Society.

The state council officers and The
several subordinate officers and mem
hers OF the various councils Of the
Junior Order, United American Me-
chanics, will attend a special religious
service sunday evening at O'Clock
9Th and D streets southwest.
Rev. DR.. Mcbride, rector of the
church, has extended an invitation to
all the Juniors in this jurisdiction to
attend the services. and has prepared
which is to be known as Junior might
Several of the members have not as
yet been officially notified, but no
invitation is necessary. as the cere-
mony is public and every one is well
come. DR.. Mcbride held similar
service for the order last year, and
has expressed a desire to have il
held annually. A large attendance is
expected.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
SENATOR KING TO SPEAK.

The regular meeting Of the Polit-
ical Study Club will be held at $3.50
o'clock Saturday afternoon In the
tel. Senator William H King Of Utah
will speak on Face to Face With
Russia" A musical program will fol-
low, the artists being ]. Frank Dug
gan. bass, and Walter Boyce, piano
yirtuoso.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
Cooking Is the 8th Art
in France

Yet the great number of
meals that big American Ho-
tells are able to turn out,was a
revelation to the visiting hotel
men from France. 1t is the
enormous refrigerators - the
storage facilities-that enable
the American Hotels to keep
such vast supplies always on
hand.
IN France the ice 5uagors carry
CLOCKS aeeighing only feag pounds.
~ Ameriea the aOagons carry great
9NStehulg blockS aVeiqhinQ 800 Pounds.
Evening star., 1924-01-18

the philosophy of thrift was to
spend less than you earn" and not
to be grasping, but to look after
what a person has and add little
bit more.
A telephone demonstration was
given by the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company. Three
moving picture. reels were shown,
giving the history and early develop
ment Of the industry, followed by
demonstration of the working OF q
telephone exchange. The bylaws OF
the club also were amended.
The next meeting will be next
Wednesday at 1890. 1t was decided
that ladies' night would be held at
Rauscher's on February IA.
Evening star., 1924-01-18
REsTRAINs DEPORTATION.

A temporary restraining order has
been issued by Justice Hitz of the
District Supreme Court against
James ]. Davis. Secretary of Labor.
and w. W. Husband. commissioner of
immigration, to prevent the depor-
tation of Francesca Lidonnici, Sc
verio Desiderio, Giovanni Candiotti
and Nicola Finaro. The order is to
be effective until the final hearing OF
an injunction proceeding brought by
the Italians. who claim to be legally
in this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
CHURCHES


rutriment or die This thought
more than any other presents to Qua.
minds the unpresaveness and re-.
sponsibiiity Of Ameeican citizenship
The land we live in seems tt be
strong and active. But how lares
The land that lives in us? Are W.
sure that we are doing al tina. W.
ought to keep it IL igor and
health? Are we keeDna its roo5
well surrounded by the fertile soil
of LOVING allegiance, and are We
furnishing them the inYigoratio1
moisture of unseifish fidelity?
Are we as diligent rs we ought
to be TO protect this precious grovta
against the poison that must arise
from the decay IL harmony and
honesty and industry and frugal
ty; and are we sufficiently watch
full against the deaJig, burr3wng
pests Of consuming greed and can
kerous cupidity? Our answers to
these questions make np the account
Of cur stewardship as keepers cf a
sacred trust.
The land we live in is safe as
Ion gas we are dutifulle careful Of
the land that liyes in us BIZ good
intentions and fine sentiments viii
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

The Land That Lives In Us.
/ have and enjoy my full share Of
the pride and exultativn which our
country's material advancement So
fully justifies. It's linitless re-
sources, its astonishing Growth, it's
unapproachable industrial develop
ment and It's irrepress1 le inventive
genius have made it the wonder CT
the centuries. Nevertheless these
things do not complete the story OF
people truly great Chr couQtry
is infinitely more than a domain IL.
fording to those who dwell upo> IT,
immense material advantages and
opportunities. In such country
we live. But l love 70 think of q
glorious nation built apon the will
of free men, set apart fer the prop.
agation and cultivation Of humani-
TVS best ideal Of a Tree govern
'ment. and made ready for the
growth and fruitaga Of the highest
aspirations Of PATRIOTISM THIS is
the country that lives in us. I in
dulge in no figure of speech when
] say that our nation, TIC immortal
spirit Of our domain, lives in as---
in our hearts and minds and con-
sciences There it must find its
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

not meet the emergency If we
would bestow upon the land that
lives in as the care 1t needs, it IS
indispensable that we should re-
ccgnizc the weakness oi cur human
nature, and our susceptibility to
temptations and influences that IN
terfere with a full conception Ct
our obligations. and thereupon we
should see to it that cupidity ana
sheifisbness do not blind our con
sciences or dull cur efforts.
Perhaps you have suspected, what
/ am quite wiling to confess, that,
behind all that l have s.a d, there is
in my mind the sobar conviction
that we all can and oaght to do
more for the country mat lives in
us than it has been our habit to do;
and that no better means to this
end are at hand than q revival Of
pure patriotic affectiod dor on"
country for its own sake, ana the
acceptance, as permaneG occupants
in our minds and hearts, of the
virtues which Washington regarded
as all that was necess airy to make
usa a great and happy people, and
which he declared to &c "the great
and essential pillars Of public fe-
| ty"-harmony, hoaesty, indus
try, and frugality.
| From Patriotism and Holiday
Observance" in Good Citizenship,
by Grover Cleveland
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

Carl w. Minor, D D. Minister.
Christianity must function or
fail, Examine yours
Bible school, $50 q. m, 7. Fur
10 wGatewood, Supt.
Merry Christmas: t viii be naer-
~ if we follow our Lord.
II a. m. worship, Subject: Christ
Our AL"
p. mo Senior, Intermediate and
Junior Unions. All gsung people
cordially invited.
7 p. m worship, Subject: Unto
Him Glory and Dominion"
The chairman Of the finance con-
mit5oe request every member of tbs
church to remain at hon G betweo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
First Church of Christ, Scient;st
128 Forrest Street.

Sunday school at nine forty-tivo.
Sunday morning service at eleV-
en-. Subject: Is the Universe IN
Guiding Man Evolved ty Atomic
Force.
Golden Text: Pros $40. The
Lord by wisdom hath founded tie
earth; by understanding hath he
established the heavens.
Wednesday evening meeting al
seven thirty.
Reading Rooms are open daily
except Sundays and legal holica%sr
from ten until twelve. The pabli@
is cordially invited 20 attend thl
services and use the Reading Room
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
Cenlral Baplisg Chureh

Sunday school at $50 3. m.
Special program by the Primary de-
partment and special Offering for
the Orphans at Hapey;l]e
Preaching services at II a. m,
and 7 p. m, by Rev. T. T. Moore.
A cordial welcome awaits all who
viii come.
The letter of Rev Fl. H. Shirley
accepting the call to he pastorate
of this church will be read at the
morning service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
&c sgreet Me.hod..t Chur h
Re-. ". NJ. Haywood. Pastor.

Rev. w. NJ. Haywood, Pastor.
Sunday school at @;20 a. M, L.
M. Furlow, Superintendent.
Preaching at 1900 a. m. by the
pastor. Subject; The UnspeaE-
able Gift"
At 1900 p. m. there VII be given
a pagent entitled The Birth Of
Christ" by the members Of the
Lee Street Methodist chucch. Every
body is invited to attend and bring
something, if you choose, so that
the poor may be remembered.
The public is cordially invited -
attend all Of the services,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
nc vii be a specI3l Christmas

There will be a special Christmas
musical program at the FIRST Metho-
dist church Sunday at both serv-
ices. 1t the morning service a
Quartet composed of Mrs. olin DIX
on Mrs. Morgan Stevens, Mr.. n
. G. Beavers and Mr.. Joseph NJ
BRYAN will sing ''There were Shspa-
ords" by Ashford ard "The Star
Of bethlehem" by Wilson. AZ the
evening service Mrs. Morgan stew
chs will sing 80, Holy Night by
Wilson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

w. "A. Joyner, Pastor.
Sunday School 1000 D. m, J. A.
Baugh Superintendent, Pull tc-
gether to have large school Sun
day.
Praise service 400 a m.
Communion 11:10.
Preaching service 1890. Sub
ject: II am the Resurrection and
The Life"
Christian Endeavor 700 p. m.
The G. (, viii put On play:
The Kings Birthday" for tue
evening service. You will enjoy
this play
Come and worship with US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

2 and 3 O'Clock, or the committee
desires to secure your pledge forI
the current support CT the church
for the next year.
We viii have our special Christ
mas service att II q. I'll and special
music.
All are invited to worship WIKI US.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
WANTED

HOME T1ES-heep them intact.
Even though your family may be
scattered, you can still send them
flowers. Let us telegraph your
selection, You know how much
they'll be appreciated Say it with
Flowers for Xmas. Thomas Floral
Co, phone 490-9-tf..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

$50 p. m
Evening prayer ana sermon at
us p. m
Monday, Dse. 20
Feast Of st. Thomas
Holy Communion at 500 a. m.
A cordial Invitation Is extended
to all TO attend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

WANTED-Every one to drink
Flint Rock Ginger Ale for an
appetizer-before and after meals,
SC per bottle. On sale at all gro
GERS. 1G-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

Mrs. Billie Meek (above), 10,
Amarillo, Tex, successfully plead
ed the unwritten law when arraign7
ed on charges Of killing Mrs. Bes-
sic Sommers, 10, (lower center)
Allen Meek Qower lef9, her hus-
band, was her chief witness. L. Il.
Sommers dover right, husband Of
the slain woman, denied his wife
had been untrue to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
Calvary Churcl.

Rev. James B. Lawrence, Rector-
Fourth Sunday in Advent.
Holy Communion a. 1870 a. n.
The Church School a, 9:45 q. NJ.
Morning prayer and sermon al
Il 100 a. m.
Young Peoples Service League at
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

Alaskan fur traders have made an
attempt to train polar bear sto pull
sIedges.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20

WANTED-Second wood range /;
must be in good condition. Call
State Highway pept, 1885,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT
LEE STREET CHURCH

Under the direction Of Mrs. W.
NJ Hayward, Miss Mary Rambo and
Mr.. / E. Bishop, the memh Us Of
Lee Street Methodist charea Will
present a White Christmas Pageant
at the church Sunday evening, Dec.
Dist at seven p. m. About thirty
members of Lee Street church will
participate in this pageant. Several
aniovable musical numbers will oe
rendered during the evening.
For the benefit Of 5''ose VINO de-
sire TO make donations 20 the p3or,
receptacles will be found in the
vestibule in which the gifts may
lie placed
The public is cordially invited to
attend this pageant.
The wings of the penguin serve
as efficient paddles in swimming
but. are useless for flying purposes
A San Francisco sugar ret1nerN
employs a barge of SOC 90 gallons
capacity to privide fresh water.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR RENT-To desir
able parties my home and farm
just outside city limits on Dixie
Highway, Q room house, city water,
hot and cold. Sewerage and all
modern conveniences, stocked and
ready equipped for farming. Also
6 room house ON Horne street. f. g..
Beavers. 1875
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS

FARM LOAN MONEY Plenty al
cheap interest rate and Oh easy
terms. W. W. Dykes. 9-tf
The Indianapolis times., 1924-06-10
MACCABEES WILL
GO TO WASHINGTON
IN AUTO CARAVAN
Leaders Selected in States
to Head Delegations of
Order.
q - Npccial

DETROIT Tune 10.-Leaders
have been selected in many States TO
head State delegations in the Mac
cabee automobile caravan which Will
move on Washington next year TO
the quadrenniaI convention of the
society, according to an announce
ment by a. W. Frye, supreme com
mander Of the order.
"rhe organization Of he interha-
tional caravan in which members Of
the Maccaboes in the United States
and Canada Will take part. has prog
ressed so far that its success is now
assured. said Frye. The caravan
is based on patriotic ideas which just
now seem more important than ever
with a sudden wave of paCitism
sweeping the country. Allegiance to
country is part of the obligation
taken by our members and a trip to
the national capital which We are
making possible without expense to
every Maccabee. will be an inspira-
ton and an education.
Besides seeing Washington. the
caravan tourists will be taken on
trips to Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg
battlefield, Annapolis. Baltimore. the
Maccabees' international old peoples
home at Chatham, Pa, and other
points Of interest. This meeting at
Washington will draw our members
Of the East, North, West and South
closer together and make for mutual
understanding and unification of in
terests which promote good citizen
ship and real Americanism.
The caravan plan is meeting with
enthusiasm among Maccabees all
over this country and Canada. Mr..
Frye said, and the head office in De-
troit expects more than 10000 men,
bers to be present at the convention
in Washington.