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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
DARR0W CONTINUES
PLEA FOR LIVES Of
YOUTHS At CHICAGO
Character Analysis, Based On
Heredity and Environment
is Basis of Theme
TRACES LIVES OF BOTH
Habitual Reading Of Detective
Stories Blamed to an Extent
Fer Crimes of Boys

CHICAGO, August 25-Charac-
ter analysis, based on heredity and
environment, was the theme OF
Clarence S. barrow today as he
pleaded before Judge Caverly for
the lives of Richard Loeb and NaJh-
an Leopold, slayers Of Rober'
Franks.
The crime was mentioned only
incidentally as the veteran Of tbs
bar traced from childhood the in
fluences surrounding his clients
The habitual reading Of detective
stories was blamed to a certain cx
tent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
DR.. IHERGT TO OPPOSE
PREPARATIONS AGREEMENT

BFRLIN, August % fDr. Hergt,
German nationau party leader, told
tho reichstag today thaC he disap-
proved the reparatjns agreement
AZ the London confrenre, and he
you'd oppose all biA to put lit INTO
effect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
COTTON PRICES
HIT T0B0GGAN
October Sold As Low AS PAS,
With Other Months Declin-
ing in Sympathy

NEW YORK, August 25.-Cot-
ton prices fell 107 points or over
IS a bale on the opening call today
following a break in the liverpool
market as result Of Saturdays
bearish government report.
October sold as low as 24.45
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
DAVIS To SPEAK At
COLUMBUS At FAIR
and TO C0NVNEI0N
Democratic Presidential Norni-
nee Has Busy Day Before Him
at Ohio State Capital
TO RETURN TO NEW YORK
viii Prepare for Extended Tour
Beginning ON Labor Day at
Wheeling, w. Va.

NEW YORK, August 25.-John
W. Davis will make two speeches.
tomorrow at Columbus, Ohio, the
first before the democratic state
convention, the second at the state
fair grounds. He will return to
New York Wednesday to prepare
for the first extended tour of his
campaign which begins Labor Day
at Wheeling, West Virginia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
FIRST DISTRICT
MASONS TO MEET

SAVANNAH, August 25.-More
than 200 Masons are expected to
gather at the annual convention Of
the First District Masonic associa-
ton, which will convene in Guy
ton, Effingham county, September
81. sayannahs half dozeit lodges
with working teams from Landrum
viii put on exhibition degree work,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
JUNIOR CHAMBER CAR
WILL TOUR CAROLINA

ATLANTA, August 25. ~ The
Atlanta Junior Chamber of Com
merce is planning a tour through
South Carolina early next month.
The purpose was announced as OBJ
tanning the other aid Of other south
ern chambers in bringing the 1926
notional junior convention to At
lanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
WEATHER

For Georgia-Generally fair to-
night and Tuesday; slightly cooler
tonight in north and central portion;
fresh, possibly strong north and
northwest winds on the coast de-
creasing by Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-25
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Evening star., 1924-11-30
JUNIOR HIGH PUPILS
IN ORIGINAL DRAMA
Jefferson Dramatic Clubs Present
"The Badens' Thanksgiving"
at Wednesday Assembly.

An original drama, THE Badens'
Thank sgiving," was presented by the
dramatic clubs of the jefferson
Junior High School at an assembly
Wednesday. The outstanding incl
dents of the play were the capture of
4 settlers child by Indians, an Indian
war dance, the rescue and a Virginia
reel.
A unique handbook prepared in the
Jefferson Junior High School offers a
complete guide TO both parent and
pupil in the selection of electives for
each semester. The book not only
pionts the way to a full rounded out
Junior High School course, but also
suggests lines of work. both in major
and minor subjects, that will lay a
strong foundation for advanced work
in the Senior High School chosen by
the pupil.
The general science class spent a
period in the aircraft hang
ars OF the National Museum Air
planes We're examined and their ma
explained to the satisfac-
tion of section SA2, a class Of Al boys
In the elections recently held for
the official staff of the jefferson
Junior Journal, a. periodical which is
to be composed, edited and printed
by the pupils, the following were
successful: Editor-in chief, Charles
Beavers; associate editor. Gladys
business manager, Margaret
Sanders.
Section press representatives elect
ed are Lillian Lackey, Dorothy Pf1te-
ger, Dorothy Sheppe. Allan Poore,
Guy Heeter, Fred Manset, Josephine
De Fabio, Ethel Antrim, Margaret
Hewitt, Milliam Wiltshire, Laura
Myers, Dorothy Amin. Harry Sheaffer,
Wallace Tanner and Dorothy Zimme-
man.
An assembly was held in the hall,
when L. Nj. Mattern of the Mckinley
Training School addressed the
Jeffersonites on School Spirit and
Mr.. Miller, as cheer leader,
called forth lusty, rhythmic class
yells from 430 youngsters. The glee
clubs closed the hour with Autumn
songs and the Jefferson Junior an
hem.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
u. RECEIVES
$1,000 FOR LECTURES
Trustee Provides Foundation
Fall Term Ends De-
Cember 10.

The Thanksgiving recess at Amer
lean University lasted through
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but
tomorrow classes will be resumed on
their usual schedule in all depart
ments. The Fall term ends Decem-
ber 19, and the remaining three
weeks will be filled with activities.
Chancellor Clark has during the
past week made a number of ad-
dresses in and near Washington, and
also found time to deliver the
Thanksgiving lecture at American
University. the subject of which was
The Story of the Pilgrims"
The board of trustees will meet t
the downtown center, 1901 F street,
Wednesday. A number of matters of
Importance to the university are to
be considered.
A member of the board Of trustees
has recently given American Uni
versity a fund of $1,000 to provide
lecture foundation. 1t was the In
tentton of the donor that the sum
should be added to by other friends
of the university, and wide range is
allowed in the selection of lecturers
and subjects. A few lectures will be
given from the proceeds Of the fund,
which will be allowed to accumulate.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
BAZAAR AND DINNER
FOR BUILDING FUND
Entertainment December 8-9 for
Benefit of Shrine of Blessed
Sacrament, Chevy Chase.

Arrangements have been completed
for a bazaar and dinner to be given at
E!lls' Hall, 919 II street northwest, on
Monday and Tuesday afternoons and
evenings, December 8 and 2, for the
benefit of the new building fund Of the
Shrine Of the Blessed Sacrament, at
Chevy Chase. Md.
in charge Of Mrs. Pinckney ]. Harman,
chairman, with Mrs. Joseph 7. MCGUIRE,
Mrs. Aubrey l. Clarke, Mrs. w. D.
Swingle and Mrs Joseph c. Sheehy in
charge OF the different tables for towels,
handkerchiefs, Chinese linen, dolls,
fancy bags, table accessories, aprons
and candy.
The dinner will be under the man.
agement of Mrs. John r. Galloway, as
chairman, assisted by Miss Ethel Lamb
and Mrs. Pinckney J. Harnan. treas
urer. Mrs E J. Pugh will be in charge
Of the flower booth, Mrs. Rene Dagneau,
the ice cream and cake table; Mrs. Will
liam Fowler, door prizes, and Mrs.
E. ]. Quinn, tickets.
The hostesses include Mrs. J. B.
Bowling, Mrs. r o. Edmonston, Mrs.
Thomas R Asquith. Miss Adele Dyer,
Mrs. A. L. Cline, Mrs. William c. Sui
livan, Mrs. J. A. O'Brien, Mrs. A f.
Janey, Mrs. j. F. Crowley, Mrs. Joseph
Kenelly, Mrs. W. e. Lansdale. Mrs.
Leroy Lansdale, Mrs. William w. Bur-
rell and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Hausler.
Other members Of the joint bazaar
and dance committee are: Mrs. James
Dudley Morgan, Mrs. j. Henry Och
mann, Mrs. Henry Auth, Mrs. Fred SIM
clair. Mrs. Thomas f. Keane, Mrs. Jo-
seph w. McReynolds, Mrs. Michael
Heister, Mrs. r W. Berry. Mrs E. Rup-
pert. Mrs. John Sadler, Miss Agnes Nc
REYNOLDS and Mrs. Richard Lamb.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
BUSY SEASON AHEAD
AT BUSINESS HIGH
Debating, Radio and Dramatic
Clubs Have Full
Schedules.

Rusy DAYS are but a forecast of the
fuil nrosram up to Christmas for the
students of Business High School
The Daniel Webster Debating Club
begins its active season tomorrow,
when a series of five-minute talks
will be given by the members. From
the speakers four will be selected as
the representatives to compete with
other schools and colleges. The
Judges of these speeches will be Mr..
Adams, faculty adviser of the club;
Miss Manning and Mr.. Sharritz. In
cluded in the membership are: Wal
ter IIirkley, Mabel Van Horn, Louise
Lindsey, Evelyn McCune, Eleanor
Patlen, Edna Hummer.
With the arrival OF the ideal
weather, the Radio Club has also re-
sumed its activities. The faculty ad-
wiser, Miss Margaret Mcmahon, has
held the first of her Winter series Of
interesting meetings, and has the
aid of a large number of the student
body.
Tuesday will be the first frolic of
the Balance Sheet staff. On that oc-
casion they will ge on a picnic up
the river. under the chaperonage of
Miss Margaret Bayly, faculty direc-
tor of the Balance Sheet. In the
group will be: Amy Norton, Milton
Bobys, Anne Baldwin, Evelyn Nc
Cune. Jessie Cromwell, Louise
Dodge, James Gray, Helen Boyd,
Ralph Hisle, Fred English, Marion
Fauss, Carroll Highfield and Irene
Weber.
Flattering indeed was the applause
given the Dramatic Club perform
ances Tuesday and Wednesday, when
two different plays gave evidence of
their talent apd training.
Forming part of the entertainment
of the Girls Auxiliary party Tuesday
evening, was The Pipers Pay" The
cast included Evelyn McCune. Ade-
line Giovanni, Eleanor Patlen, Martha
Bean, Catherine McCalmot, Florence
Rose and Louise Bangerter.
In general assembly Wednesday
morning the Offering so excellently
done was "A Night at the Inn" In
the cast were: Paul Graves, Ralph
Hisle, Wallace Enright, William Sui
livan. Austin Swartout, Peyton
Fletcher, Herbert Gillette. Austin
DeWilde.
Evening star., 1924-11-30

George Washington University will
celebrate the centennial of its first
graduation exercises with the laying of
the corner stone of the new law school
building. on Twentieth street near II
northwest, on December Is. In connec-
ton with this event will be the launch
ing or a drive for n larger university
library and the dedication of an alcove
to Gen. Lafayette.
The law school building. a $3.50, 900
structure. is being pushed rapidly. The
corner stone laying exercises will be an
nounced in the near future.
Just after President William Mather
Lewis announced q memorial to Gen.
Lafayette would be started in the uni
Vers1ty in the form of an alcove the uni
versity received a copy of a pencil por-
trait of Gen. Lafayette made during
his visit here in 1924.
The portrait was presented by Mrs
Barton Longacre Keen. The drawing
was made by James b. Longacre of
Philadelphia, grandfather of Mr. Keen.
Other gifts for the Lafayette alcove are
being sent in to the university. The new
law school building will probably be
completed by the end or the next
academic term.
Phi Delta Gamma Installed.
Phi Delta Gamma national forensic
honor society, was installed Friday night
at dinner at the University Club,
when DR.. II. l.. Smith. president of
Washington and Lee University, at
tended. Prof. Robert l.. Bolwell and
Prof. Gilbert l.. Hall of the university
were speakers.
Phi Kappa Delta, another Greek let
ter fraternity. was installed during the
holidays. The members attended the
in, oh, To Ct-
ington defeated Catholic University.
President Calvin Coolidge received the
group Friday morning. Friday night
Epsilon Chapter was installed at the
Rhode Island avenue house.
The university acted as host to the
annual meeting of the Association of
Colleges and Preparatory Schools of
the Middle States and Maryland Fri
day and yesterday. President William
Mather Lewis of the university and
DR.. John ]. Tigert, United States com
missioner of education, welcomed the
delegates.
DIR. Lewis to Speak.
Progressive education and the bet
terment of preparation for college en-
trants was discussed at the two day
session. Part of the addresses were
held in Corcoran Hall and the re-
Wilson Ferrand. Dr. Oris ". Caldwell,
DIR. John II. Denbigh, DR.. Herbert
Hawkes., Frederick S. Henry and Gen
Amos \. Fries were among the
speakers.
The sixth annual Fall meeting of
the Classical Association OF the At
lan'tic States was held in conjunction
with the Classical Club. Mrs. Mabel
Grant Murphy. Col. l.. Spaulding, jr.,
and Prof. Roy J. Feferrari of Catholic
University read papers.
President Lewis is booked to speak
at Courtland. n. Y, on December l,
and at Ashtabula, Ohio, December "a.
DR.. Lewis spoke a week ago at Bos-
ton.
The George Washington Players,
dramatic organization, Will meet
Wednesday for the presentation Of
three one-act plays. Recently Prof
Robert w. Bolweli of the faculty, cut
lined the plans Of the organization
for a joint dramatic association,
which will be composed of the George
Washington Players. the Mines and
the Glee Club. and a historical drama
group. The advancement of this plan
Evening star., 1924-11-30
DUNBAR HIGH FETES
FOOT BALL eleven
Special Assembly Held to Honor
Team That Lost But One Game
During Season.

Dunbar High Schools foot ball
team. which has Just closed a success
full season, was honored at a special
assembly at the school "Wednesday
afternoon. The team was undefeated
until last Monday, when it lost the
interscholastic championship to Arm
strong Technical High School.
The Freshman Girls Club gave the
following Thanksgiving program
Tuesday: The Star of Hope" violin
solo. by Elsie Johnson; talk on the
Y. w. c. A. Mrs. McAdoo: THE Origin
OF Thanksgiving" Doris Wilkinson;
The Landing of the Pilgrims" Ar
tenia Gibson; Autumn" Elise Fletch.
er; remarks, Miss Ellarfz Mason OF
the Y. W. c. A, and Miss J. +. Brooks
assistant principal.
The classes Of. history, Nos. l and
3. Miss s. 7. Daniel. teacher, observed
Thanksgiving in novel way or
Wednesday. The history classes
studying ancient history presented
An Imaginary Greek Thanksgiving, -
during which famous Greek charac-
ters appeared and took part. IAN
Imaginary French Thanksgiving'' was
developed by the modern history
students The plays were excellently
prepared by the pupils. Other stu.
dents were Invited as guests. as were
members Of the faculty.
Typist Club Takes Trip.
The Typist' Club, composed Of stu.
dents from both business and aca-
denic departments of the Dunbar
High School, took it's first trip Tues
day to see what is being done in the
business world. The group visited
the offices Of the National Benefit Life
Insurance Company. Mr.. Ruther-
ford's secretary, Miss Austin, led the
way through the various depart-
ments. explaining the work being
done in the many rooms. The stu
dents were very much interested in
the numerous machines employed in
carrying on such large business.
The Dunbar Camera Club, in Its
opening exhibition of student work
In photography, captured the interest
of all. Entries were accepted of all
vacation and other pictures repre-
senttng Fun and Health Out-of-
Doors"
The most popular entry was Sat
urday IN Rock Creek Park" repre-
scnting the effort of James Jones to
meet the aims of the club. He was
awarded an enlargement Of the prize
picture, presented by the J. F.. Bonde
Co. Second honors went to Grayson
MCGUIRE, and honorable mention to
Thomas Harvey. "Civics" and "a
News Reel are proposed subjects for
future contests.
The department Of Latin and for
eign languages held a conference on
Tuesday, at which Mr.. Lanauze of
Dunbar discussed Spanish versifica-
tion With Reference to Northrup's
Introduction to Esproncida's Ell Es-
tudiante de Salamanca Mrs. A G.
DAILY will review "Syralepha and
Syneresis in Modern Spanish" in
Hispania for November.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
COLUMBIA JUNIORS
STRESS ATHLETICS
Full Program Planned for Boys of
School, With Three Physical
Training Periods.

Columbia Junior High has de-
veloped a full program in boys ath-
letics. Three periods OF physical
training are required each week of
every student who is not a member
of the cadet corps. Besides this, an
started, in which each section will
compete.
Each section is also choosing a bas-
ket ball team, and the intersection
basket ball series will start shortly.
The inter-Junior High soccer series
is under way. with Columbia in the
lead. The series will be concluded
December 16. All games are played
on the Columbia Junior High field.
William Cross Will represent the
school in the eleventh annual Thanks
giving Day run. held under the aus
pices of the Boys Y. NJ. c. A.
The following boys have been
elected by the Athletic Association as
it's officers for the first semester:
President: j. Wolff, sB4; vice presi-
dent, r. Kennedy. sA5; secretary. F..
Randall, 9B3: sergeant at arms, F.
Holmes. sB2; captain Of soccer, r.
Kennedy, 9A5; manager Of soccer, J..
Wolff, 9B4; assistant manager Of Soc
Ger, J. Wrathall, 8B5. The association
meets biweekly in the interest of the
school and intersection athletic ac-
tivities.
Again this year, as in three pre-
vious years. the school is preparing
to send to the mountain children Of
Kentucky Christmas boxes of dolls
toys and games. The gifts arc sent
for distribution to Caney Creek Com
munity Center, Pippapass, Ky. The
preparation of the boxes is under the
direction of Mrs. White.
Rehearsals are under way for the
Christmas play, IA Sixteenth Century
Christmas" by Charles Murdock. The
cast, chosen from the SA grades. in
cludes Mary Berezoski, Dorothy Eimp-
son, Rebecca Thompson, Scott Ennis.
Alfred Toombes. Dart Williams. Floyd
Michael, Charles Bell and ArConie
Kaplan. Miss Bonell is directing the
play, assisted by Mrs. Kellogg and
Miss Lee in charge Of scenery and
Mrs. White in charge Of costumes.
The automatic teller bank, in
stalled three weeks ago, has been a
great success. The past week the
Columbia led all schools OF the city,
having total deposits of $72.4o.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
CHURCH CHOIR RENDERS
"S0NG OF THANKSGIVING
Group of Soloists Aid in Presenting
Maunder's Noted Production at
EpWorth M. E. Service.

J. H. Maunder's well known Song
of Thanksgiving" an appropriate can
tata presented in a number Of churches
during the past week, was given by the
choir of Epworth Methodist Episcopal
Church last Tuesday evening under the
direction of Louis Potter. A group of
fine local soloists assisted, singing the
recitatives and arias. and S. Edwin
Moore, jr., gave accompaniment at the
organ. The soloists included Roberta
Harstin, Olive Ramsey, Helen Clark.
sopranos; Mrs. William T. Reed, con.
tralto; Hilbert D. Kratzer, tenor, and
John II. Marville. bass.
The membership of the choir, which
presented the choral numbers, includes:
Sopranos, Florence BoteIer. Helen Clark.
Mildred Creel. Ida Fowler, Roberta
Harstin. elizabeth Jordan. Mrs. Flora
Iybrand, Estelle Mason, Myrta Mason.
Dorothy Meyers. Olive Ramsey, Virginia
White, Grace Wood, Mrs Hattie Wood ::
altos. Mrs. Grace Clark, Matte Con-
way. Margaret Graves. Betty Harstiu.
Jeanette Homes, Anna McAlwee, Mrs.
Mary Montgomery, Mrs. 8. E. Moore
Margaret Ramsey. katherine Rives. An
ME Smith, Louise Wood tenors, +. c.
Boss. Louis Hawley, Ernest Higgins.
Herman Welsh; basses, Cameron Bur
ton, Andrew Gemeny. Ernest Hollister,
Wyclife Rice.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
PRESENT LETTERS
TO EASTERN TEAM
Officials Give Coveted "E" to
Foot Ball EIeven-Cadet
Officers Shifted.

Ofcial "Es," the highest athletic
award OF Eastern High School, were
presented to members of the school,
srloiron team at an assembly Wed
nesday. Those receiving the letters
were:
Julian Radice, Bruce Kessler, Vim
cent flaherty, Angus Heeke, Thomas
howard, William J. O'Brien, Joseph
sweeney, William Heintz, Alpheus
walters, Leo Sheehy and Paul Sutton.
Ihose receiving the numerals were
" Howard, Gibson, Hogge, Eagleston,
Zambreny. Gregory, Silverman and
Crump. DR.. G. Harris White, direc-
tor OF physical education in the pub
!ic schools, presented the letters. Dr..
white was formerly a famous pitcher
for the Chicago base ball team.
The rife range is closed to the
students at present on account of tho
lack of heating facilities. The equip
ment to meet the need will be in
stalled and the range will probably b
ready for regular practice the latte"
part Of next month.
Cadet Oficers shifted.
G. J. Schwartz, who is in charg
OF the cadets at Eastern, has az
nounced that Sergts. Hal Mile.
Arthur Selby, d. c. Johnson and j.
E. Sander have been shifted to the
cadet company at Hine Junior Higl
to supply the need there. Enougl
men have been recruited to fill the
vacancies at Eastern.
The domestic science classes,
rected by Miss Esther Jonas, assistcl
the Girls Club in making up basket
for Thanksgiving.
The Alumni Bulletin came from t..
press Wednesday. 1t contains H.
lr1 rtoA,
reunion, which is to be held til
evening Of December %.
An illustrated lecture is to h..
given by Felix Mahony. celebratef
cartoonist, at an assembly next Tue
day.
Hold Export Exhibit.
The commercial geography class
under the supervision Of Miss n. l..
Underwood, prepared an interestin@
exhibit of the exports OF SoutE
America recently. The details wers
carried out well, the products beiEg
shown and then explained by illus
trations. The outstanding feature o:
the exhibit was a chart entitled
Peru" made by Irma Louden OF til"
student body.
Asenath L. Graves, one OF the men
bers of the Debating Society, address
ed that organization Tuesday on 'The
English System of Debating" Be-
sides this speech two informal d.
bates were held.
The second advisory period will end
December Il. AS is customary, def
mite grades will be given.
Thirty-fve girls were initiated Fri
day at a meeting of the Merrill Club.
There was a dance and entertainments
afterward, at which a number OF the
alumni were present.
Evening star., 1924-11-30
MISS CHRANE'S BOND DUE
Court Gives Notice Of Neglect in
Herrick Case,

Justice Hoehling Of the District Su-
prerne Court has decided that unless
Miss Ethelyn Chrane file an undertake
ing in the penalty Of $3.50 to indemnify
Manuel Herrick for any danger he may
sustain by reason Of the injunction pre-
venting him from communicating with
her, the injunction will be dismissed.
Herrick, former Representative from
Oklahoma, was sued by his former
stenoRra pher, Miss Chrane, and she was
granted an injunction, but never gave a
bond as required by the rules Of court.
Herrick, through Attorneys George w.
Stafford and w. w. Stevens, asked that
the injunction be dismissed, but the
court gave the young woman five days
in which to file the bond. She Is repre-
sented by Attorney Andrew Y. Bradley