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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
ASHBURN HIGH
DEFEATS ANlERICUS

In a football game at Ashburn,
Friday afternoon, between the Ash
burn High school and the Americas
High school, the local aggregation
was defeated 10 to 3.
The game was replete with thrills
and although the Americas team
tailed only field goal, neverthe-
less they put up hard and game
fight against the heavier Ashburn
team.
Many students and hackers Of
the local team made the trip to
Ashburn.
Heys Arnold of Americas was
hurt during the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
z KN0CKOUTS IN
LEGION'S BOUT
Small Crowd See Great Scrap
Friday Night In Americas
Armory

A small crowd Of fight fans gath
cred last night to witness the Ls'y--
ions bout in the armory and were
rewarded BY seeing a real fight
with two knockouts and enough &C.
ton from start to finish to satis-
fly the most blood-thirsty.
Dick White took a trip to dream
land when Ben Spivey turned loose
both maulers, right TO the chin
and left to the mid-section IN the
second round of a scheduled TO-
round go.
Young Cline, a welterweight, hit
Continued On Page Five)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
LARGE CASUALTIES
DUE TO MINES

MUKDEN, Oct. Is. - (By the
Associated Press.) - Tremendous
casualties have been caused in the
nghling around Shanhaiwan thru
tae use of subterranean mines by
yne Central Chinese government
forces, 1t was declared Thursday.
No estimate of the casualties, of
the past few days fighting has yet
been made available.
Inc subterranean mines which
u9J the entire district, reports said,
Played an important part in the des-
pefate tight which preceded the
taking of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
COOLIDGE PLANS FOR
FARMING INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.-(By
The Associated ress.)-Prcsident
Coolidge is planning to call con-
ference to consider the agricultural
situation of the country in the
near future, was learned from
White House sources today This
is said to be the President first
step in his proposed investigation
of farming conditions by a special
commission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
JAPANESE DESTROYERS
OFF SHANHAIKWAN

TIENTSIN, Oct. 18.-Shanhaik-
wan itself suffered considerable
damage from the bombardment of
the Manchurian troops seeking to
make permanent capture of the
town yesterday.
Central government soldiers
we're being massed in an attempt
to retake Shihimenkai, another
great wall point.
The Manchu bombardment was
specially directed against the
railway station, held firmly by the
4 Chilli (Feking) forces.
z Three japanese destroyers arriv-
ed at Chinwangtao, seaport near
Shanghaikwan Thursday. 1t was
understood there that a conference
Of foreign military commandments
has been called for today to dis
cuss the coal situation and the run
nlng of coal mines under military
escort if the threatened shortage
proves serious.
According to information in mill
tary circles, the eonmandants
would agree to such procedure if
requested by the foreign legations
at Picking. The legations thus far
have contented themselves with
protest to the Picking government
against the stopping of the coal
trains by the military Such pro-
tests have been futile.
Reports from the north tell of
constant friction between japanese
troops stationed at Shanhaikwan
and the Chilli troops battling for
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
French AMBASSADOR
u. 8 RETIRE
Daeschner to Succeed Juasser,
Who Has Held Post
Since 1902

PARIS, Oct. 18.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.) - The retirement
of Jules Jusser, French ambassador
to the United States, has been an
nounced. He has held this post
since 1902. The name of Kamile
Daeschner, his successor, has been
submitted to Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
HOLLAND PURCHASES
MILITARY PLANES

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 18.-(By
The Associated Press) THE gov
eminent of the Netherlands has
ordered ~ high speed scout planes
and 16 two scatter planes for artil-
lery observation. This military
equipment is to be delivered in
1925.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
MOTION QUASH HIGHT
INDICTMENT OVERRULED

MOUNT VERNON, H., Oct. 18.
(By the Associated Press.) IT Mo
tons to quash the joint murder in
dictments against Lawrence M.
Hight and Mrs. Elsie Sweeten were
overruled today.
The formal arraignment of the
former clergyman has been post
poned until Wednesday Mrs.
Sweeten, through her attorneys,
pleaded not guilty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
TWELVE MILLION FOR c. 0. P CAMPAIGN
O. o. o o
WEATHER OUTLOOK
FOR NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, Oct Is. = (By
the Associated Press. THE wealth
er outlook for the week beginning
Monday is; In the South Atlantic
state, rain over southern portion
Monday, gradually extending north
ward. Generally fair probably
later in the week. Temperatures
will be near normal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
SHENANDOAH LANDS
AT 4 THIS AFTERNOON

TACOMA, Wash, Oct 18.-(By
the Associated Press THE Shen-
andoah sent message to the moor
ing mast crew at Camp Lewis just
before 9 O'clock this morning, that
she would be unable to move with
out "valving helium" and would
not tie up until 4 O'Clock this after
noon. The big ship was sighted
here at 7:10 this morning. Fly
ing in a heavy fog has delayed her
mooring, according to Camp Lewis
officials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
NO COMMENT IN
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Oct. I8.-TBy
the Associated Press.)-No com
ment from official circles circles
has been made regarding the above
announcement from the French
embassy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
WOMAN, GIRL AND BABY
KILLED BY TRUCK

WESLEY, N. Y. Oct. 18. CIV
The Associated Press "A woman.
one girl and a two-months cid
oaby were killed near here lasb
night when run down by a heavy
truck.
Mrs. Leon Bragg, Sc years OF
age; Mable Smith, years old and
a two-months old son of Mrs. Bragg
are the fatally injured. The truck
could not be identified.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
JAPANESE STUDYING
POISON GAS METHODS

TOXIC, Oct. Is. (By The AS
ISOLATED Press II The japanese
navy, following the example of the
army in instituting the study of new
offensive weapons, will establish
shortly special board of poison
gas research. The army and navy
will cooperate in this work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
MANCHURIAN TROOPS
DRIVEN BEYOND WALL

TEhING, Oct. Is. = (By The
associated Fress.) - Chang Tso-
Inns Manchurian troops have been
u'iVen beyond the great wall, says
oil official communique Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18

Trouble with secondhand intor-
nation is it usually has been mis-
used,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-18
.,,rpIcUs SPOT COTTON

wFATHER-Fair tonight and
: rrdav. except possibly showers on
coast Sunday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
Personal "reminiscences of Senator
Charles A. CulberSOn

TO the prejudices and passions of the
unhappy days of negro servitude.
ut Is to be regretted that this ,cxed
question should have been drawn into
this controversy. as the tendency will
be to prevent dispassionate considera-
ton; but it is such grave historical
misstatement that il must not 20 un-
challenged and unrefuted. The Con-
stitution itself. properly understood
and interpreted, is the true origin of
the doctrine, and among public men it
was first announced in 1865 py iIr.
Jefferson, not in the interest of hui
man slavery, to which he was on
posed. but in furtherance of religious
freedom.
"The Republican party in its youth
dedicated to manhood liberties. and
under the leadership of Lincoln, would
extend the power of Congress to the
territories accompanied by the Com
stitution, in order to liberate a race.
The Republican party of today, dedi-
Gated to commercial greed, and under
the leadership of the junior senator
from Ohio (Mr. Hanna) would carry
the power of Congress to the terri
tories unaccompanied- by the Consti.
tuition, in order to accomplish the in,
dustrial enslavement of people
struggling to be free"
Copyright, 1924. by G. A.
Culberson \
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
TIRE DEALERS MOVE
Burleson Tire Company, Cooper Dis
tributOr, at Alamo and Third.

The Burleson Tire Company, dis
tributors of the well known Cooper
cord tires and tubes. has moved into
its new and convenient quarters at
the corner of North Alamo and Third
street.
Being situated near the center Of
the business district. the new location
is ideal for n tire and accessory store.
A large parking space in the rear OF
the store. makes it easily accessible
from three sides, enabling them to
take care Of large number of cars
at one time during rush hours. In
addition to a complete stock of tires,
tubes and accessories. they have one
of the best equipped vulcanizing shops
in the city. which is in charge OF
men with long experience in the vul-
canizing business. The company has
three service cars. and are fully
equipped to meet the requirements OF
the motoring public, with the com
ing spring rush of retiring cars. The
adequate parking space in the rear
of the store makes it possible for Gus
toners to park their cars for tire
service while shopping or attending
downtown affairs. L. NJ. Burleson
has been n resident Of San Antonio
for many years, and enjoys the nc.
quaintance of broad circle OF
friends.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
COOLIDGE EXPECTED
TO NAME SUCCESSOR
OF DENLY NEXT WEEK
Montana Gouernor Seems
Likely to Be His
Choice.

Washington, ID. C., March 1.-Presi-
dent Coolidge will announce Edwin
Denby's successor as secretary ( the
navy next week. it was learned at the
White House tonight. He has mar
rowed the field of candidates to two
or three names and expects within a
day or two to consult the man he
wants for the place.
Denby's resignation takes effect
March TO-, He resigned when the
Senate demanded he get ont because
of the leasing of oil reserves to Sim
clair and Doheny.
Mr.. Coolidge has not given even his
closest advisers hint of the identity
of Denby's successor. In fact, he has
stated publicly he has not definitely
made choice.
The men who, it is believed are still
under consideration. include Joseph
Dixon, governor of Montana. Dixon
s ''strong navy man." and was men,
toned in connection with place in
the Roosevelt cabinet. James f. David
son, national committeeman from
Michigan, despite earlier statements
that nobody from Michigan would be
considered as Denby's successor, is
Understood to be in the running.
Former Congressman George f.
Foss, of Illinois. Foss was formerly
chairman of the House naval affairs
committee and has considerable back
ing.
Former Congressman Pat Kelly of
Michigan; John Hays Hammond. noted
engineer: Senator Pepper, Pennsyl-
vania; Secretary Weeks. and Former
Senator Poindexter, now ambas ldor
to Peru, also have been mentioned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
co TO M'ALLEN
Baptist College Locating Board Will
Look Into Offer.

The Baptist locating committee, ap-
pointed by the Southwest Baptist con.
vention, held IN San Antonio last
week, will 90 TO McAllen. Monday.
March II to make an inspection of
the proposed sites and pass definite
ly upon the proposition of locating
the Southwest Baptist College in that
city.
The committee will be headed by
DIR: J. NJ. Carroll of San Antonio,
and will be composed of the following
baptist ministers: X. I. Deel, San
Benito; William Groom, Corpus
Christi; Judd b. Holt, Robstown; DR..
penrod, Gonzales: and w. W. Lee.
Hulen Carroll and W. T. Davis of
San Antonio.
Under the. resolutions creating this
commission it is authorized to take
under consideration any and all edu-
cational matters that may arise in
Southwest Texas. They are especial
ly instructed to look into the offer
made by McAllen to donate n 20-acre
site, and a bonus of S125.000 for
the establishment of the Baptist Col
lege in that city. After the commit
tee has completed its Investigations
~ IL tlupONtTtu 10 TtCOuNe0es TIE
Southwest Texas Baptist conference
to consider their report, and at this
conference definite action in regard
to McAllen's offer is expected.
The decision to request an early
inspection of McAllcn's site and con-
sideration of its bonus offer was
reached at n meeting of the McAllen
committee composed of Ed Il. Bent
ley, Fred W. Smith, X. +. Horn,
G. II. Britton, Louis Gerlts, Gordon
Griffin. ID. w. Glasscock and Mayor
Frecland. The opinion of the COM
mittee was to the effect that the
locating committee should be shown
and convinced at the earliest posi-
Bile date that McAllen is making its
offer in all sincerity, and that the
city is worthy of being designated
as the site of the institution.
So far as can be learned McAllen
is the only candidate for the location
Of the institution, and confidence is
expressed by the members OF the
McAllen committee, and the original
promoter of the movement. Rev
George Balch, pastor of the McAllen
Baptist church, that McAllen will be
] chosen.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
SHORT LETTER NO. IA.

When ! entered the Senate Mr.. Nc
Kinley was President of the United
States. He and my father were warm
personal friends, having served to-
'gether in the House of Representa-
tives for many years.
Mckinley felt specially kind toward
the South, as was shown on my first
visit to the White House after my
election.
/ called to see the President to rec
ommend the appointment of a Texan
OH the st. Louis Exposition Commits
sion. After hearing me he frankly
stated that he had made up his mind
TO appoint two southerners on the
commission. that he felt under obliga-
ton to appoint gentleman from Ar
kansas recommended by Sena tor Jones
of that state, chairman of the Demo
cratic national committee, as one of
these, and then placing his arm
around me he said: land Culberson
everybody is in favor of private John
Allen of Mississippi for the other"
My first extended speech in the
cChatC was ApTu 1COO. vi
the Porto Rican tariff, in which ]
took a position against that tariff on
constitutional and economic grounds.
] said, in part: Speaking in gen.
eral terms. the bill under considera-
ton provides. among other things.
that tariff duties at 10 per cent of
those fixed by the Dingley act shall
be levied upon all articles imported
into the United States from Porto
Rico and upon all articles imported
into Porto Rico from the United
States. In my judgment these duties
are indefensible upon moral, economic,
and constitutional grounds, and while
my views are well defined and fixed,
they will be presented with that re-
spect and Difference which the cir
cumstances and occasion suggest"
'The distinguished senator from
Ohio (Mr. Foraker) who has charge
Of this measure has stated several
times during this debate, which lie has
conducted with marked courtesy and
ability, that the doctrine that the Con-
stitution extends over the territories
was invented by Mr.. Calhoun in 1S40-
80 in the interest Of human slavery.
That statement, Mr.. President, has
been reiterated by the senator from
New York (Mr. Depew). the senator
from Indiana (Mr. Beveridge), and
the senator from Wisconsin (Mr.
Spooner) with something of an appeal
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02

that pole. When things had Quoted
down he had crept back out and
sprang onto the hat, thinking it was
one of us. The sharp pole went
through his neck. We built a log
cabin shortly after and lived under
cover.
"There are a good many black bears.
lynx and wildcats not to say any
think of skunks and other small ami
mails in the range. l was out one
day with one of our party when we
unexpectedly ran up on a bunch of
wild hogs, javelins. This fellow up
and shot one of them and wounded it
and right then we started for tall tim
Der. A few hours later when the rest
Of the party came to our rescue, the
tree / was up had all kinds of dead
hogs under it, but all that were left
were somewhere out in the brush wait
ing for me TO come down. Don't ever
shoot into n drove Of wild hogs on
n treeless plain. Another thing, if a
bear gets after you, climb n skinny
tree, they can come right up a big
tree.
"In spite Of all of the hardships
and dangers. this trip was one of the
most interesting we ever made. Many
times We were sure we had located the
mine. there are SO many small de-
posits of gold in the hills, but none
of them ever turned out to be the
famous missing mine Of Ben Sublett.
There are both gold and silver in these
hills, and it is easy enough for most
any one TO more than make expenses
on such a trip and the trip is well
worth the price.
There is free gold IN stream beds
and we had pretty good luck in follow
ing streams to small waterfalls. When
the gold is washed over the falls with
the rest of the gravel in high water.
the gold is heavier and sinks to the
bottom Of the little basin which al
ways forms under a water fall. There
is also gold deposits higher up in the
hills.
"We spent many days in the hills
searching for the Sublett mine and ex-
pect to spend some more there. 1t is
one of the finest places in the United
States to spend the summer il one
likes real sport of that kind. but il is
not advisable to be caught there in
the winter, unless one has winter GUAR.
tiers at some place south of the noun
tains, as We learned. We had most
of our instruments ruined by snow.
rain and cold weather. The mercury
often drops TO below zero and we had
hard time getting out, due TO the
cold and were lucky to get out at all.
There isn't very much fun in being
chased by hungry cats and wolves. and
| don't mean house or wild cats or
coyote wolves. We got out that time
all right. but some day we are going
back and intend to locate Ben Sub
let's mine'
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
RATES NOT LOWERED
City to Continue Enjoying IS Per
Cent Credit on Fire Insurance.

San Antonio will continue to enjoy
Is per cent credit for good fire rec
d. it was officially announced to +.
+. Ludolph, secretary Of the San An
tonic Insurance Exchange, Saturday.
This does not mean reduction in fire
insurance rates.
The advice received here states that
the credit for good fire record for San
Antonio is the same as last year.
namely, u per cent, Fifteen per cent
is the maximum credit which can be
allowed for a good fire record and this
amount of reduction has been enjoyed
by the insuring public of this city for
several years.
While this means that there will be
no change in the insurance rate as
compared with last year it should be
remembered. says Mr., Ludolph, that
San Antonio is fortunate in enjoying
this reduction largely through the ef-
ficiency of the fire department under
the direction of Fire Chief j. G.. Sar-
ran and Commissioner Phil Wright.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
May Call Ship "San Antonio.-

There is a possibility that one of the
four air planes scheduled TO make n
world flight from Los Angeles during
the next few weeks. will be named
"San Antonio" according TO informa-
ton received by the San Antonio
Chamber of Commcrce from Gen.
Mason NJ. Patrick. chief Of the air
service, in Washington. General
Patrick conveyed his message TO the
chamber through the Fort Sam Hons-
ton radio station, on Saturday. The
suggestion offered by the local cham
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
Do Extra Business.

IT this were not leap year the re-
ceipts at the San Antonio postoffice
for February would have been S445f;
less than they were. The receipts for
February, for the most part derived
from the sale of stamps, aggregated
SS3,170.54. Receipts for the extra
day. February 20, were $4456. The
receipts for the corresponding month
last year aggregated $73,O09.91. a.
though the increase for February Of
this year over the correspondent,
month of last year does not show as
high a percentage as comparisons with
other months will show, the increase
of $4,000 proves a healthy growth.
according to postoffice officials.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
COUNTESS TO SPEAK
French Visitor Will Appear at Army
Y NJ &. A. Thursday Niphf


Countess Constance Hillyer de Caen
of Orleans, France. who has been a
visitor in San Antonio for the past
80 days, will address an open meet
ing of the Academy of Arts and
Sciences aud the Army y. in the au-
ditorium of the Army Y. building,
217 Avenue L, Thursday evening. at
3. Mademoiselle de Caen's address
will consume only about twenty min
utos She is TO talk of France anI
what the French government has done
in the preservation of the graves of
10000 American boys in France. She
has brought TO America number Of
stereopticon colored slides showing the
perpetual care and devotion bestowed
by the French people on the graves
of 10000 American dead in France.
These colored slides will be shown by
Capt. Ohio Budd of Fort Sam Hous-
ton. supplemented by a number Of
scenic views of France. Brig. Gen.
W. $. Scott. L. s. A.. retired, who
has known the countess for the last
five years, will introduce the speaker.
Maj. Gen. f. NJ. Lewis will be pres
ent, accompanied by his aides.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
Wonder How Flying Cops Could
'Shadow" Pigeon in Mew York

Der. that one the airplanes should
be named "San Antonio" is being
given favorable consideration, accord
ing TO General aPtrick. Several days
ago the publicity department of the
San Antonio chamber wired General
Patrick, asking that one of the planes
be named for the greatest military
post in America. Attention was called
to the three aviation fields located in
San Antonio, and several other reasons
were given urging the naming of one
of the ships for this city. General
Patrick's reply indicated that there
was a good possibility of the request
being granted.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
HE Is Sc YEARS OLD
st. Joseph's Cemetery Sexton Has a
Birthday Dinner.

Carl Nentwig celebrated his Goth
birthday on Sunday. February "a.
with a dinner at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. August Nitsch, 1441
Montana street. His four daughters.
Mrs. August Nitsch. 9Irs. Herman
Jaeckley, Annie and Hetwig Nent-
wig; their husbands. Herman Jack
ley and August Nitsch; his son. Gus
Nentwig, and Rev. Father Weber
were present at the dinner
Mr.. Nentwig was born in Selecia.
Germany, in 1928. He came to
America in 1873, at the age of As. All
of his children were born in Ger
many.
For the last 80 years. he has been
sexton of the st. Joseph's Cemeteries
Nos. / and -.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-02
Accused Of Bigamy.

Brownsville, Tex. March f.-vic-
here this morning on a bigamy
charge, complaint being made by
Liise Rendon, whom he married in
1921. The complainant alleges that
several weeks ago while she was in
Corpus Christi, Rendon was married
To Maria Pena. County records show
that both marriage ceremonies were
performed in Brownsville.