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The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Presidents Views as to Porto Rico

believes that n fundamental change of
this kind would help largely to remove
the political difficulties that arise from
time to time in Porto Rico.
Governor Towner of Porto Rico, in
his first message to the Legislature, es-
timated the income for the coming
year at between S11,000,000 and $12,-
100000, and he said he did not deem 1t
wise to make drastic revenue laws for
providing increased revenues.
With an assessed property valuation
of more than S300,000000, the COVER
nor pointed out that the bonded indebt-
edness of the island is limited to $780,
ness is only S11,O00,000. lie suggested
the authorization of an additional Is
sue of $5,OO0,0OO in bonds, the refund
ing and interest charges for which can
be adequately cared for
Among the projects proposed, and to
be paid for by the bond sale, are the
completion of the capital buildings the
building of new insane asylum. a
new penitentiary, and school for the
blind; the development of community
centers through the cooperation of the
departments of education and agricul-
ture by building in designated distr; Is
model consolidated rural schools near
model farms and the strengthening of
the University of Porto Rico by means
of more buildings, equipment and fac
ulty
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Is British Embassy to Seek New Home?

will disappear If the old brick resi-
dence from which the Zion and uni
corn" look down on the passing throngS
is to be demolished like its aristocratic
neighbor, the former embassy of Aus
tro-Hungary. Ltaly and France are to
erect splendid embassy homes on Six
teenth street, and the Spanish, Mexican
and Cuban embassies already are es-
tablished there, together with the le-
cations of Poland, Persia, Czechoslo-
vakia and Venezuela. 1t therefore
seems probable that Great Britain will
seek another locality, possibly near the
great cathedral of IS. Peter and Paul,
where the ground may still be pur
chased in acreage.
Ground plots for embassy and lega-
ton buildings are becoming more spa
cious in recent years, and in Washing
ton, where the official world is general
ly kept in residence during the entire
summer, gardens and wide Verandas
are necessities instead of luXurieS.
Then garden parties and al fresco
amenities of every variety make up Il
large part of the social activity. Pres
ident Coolidge recently laughed off the
story about summer White House by
saying that he had already selected one
and 1t was the Mayilower.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
wash 7I5[(I[El LJ- -L@HHEA
Sl!g)!{!g!!!E!gI3{.!.1E5S;5 S s.
u. S. Dollar International Trade Unit

policy of promulgating such informa-
tlon hereafter.
Turning to the question of gold
movements, the board says great con-
ccrn is manifest because of their prob
able future extent and direction. 1t
says that no future inflow such as that
that has taken place can be expected
because of the restrictive measures
taken by the European powers which
are designed directly to control gold
exports from their territorial jurisdic-
tions.
Then, too, the board asserts that in
international trade gold has main
tanned its conventional position
throughout the decade of currency dis
organization and with the growing ne
cessity for a common basis for calcu-
lating commodity prices there has been
marked tendency to equallze values
on the basis of the American dollar
because of the gold that backs 1t,
Thus" the report adds, "the Amer
lean dollar has become the link be-
tween countries on a paper currency
basis and the gold standard.
"ln this adjustment the American
dollar, not only because of its converti-
bility into gold but because of its sta
bility and because of the trade posi-
ton of the United States. has become
increasingly the unit of account in
International trade"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Slight Ln1prouen1ent

"Good day, Mrs. Brown. How is
your husband this morning?" asked
one country woman of another whose
husband was i'll.
"Well 1 think he's bit better" was
the reply. He sat up for an hour
Yesterday, and had little appetite.
He ate a couple of chops, a veal and
am pie, two helpings of apple pud-
ding, and n snack of cheese. l think
by tomorrow he'll he able to swallow
something substantial
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Nine Raw Materials Uncle Sam Lacks

- VINE raw materials essential to
N American industry and agrlcul-
4 ture, whose principal produc-
tOn sources are abroad, are
controlled in greater or less degree by
combinations, Secretary Hoover has
written to Senator Capper QRep., Kan).
The circumstances affecting each
commodity have been determined by
special Commerce department investi-
cations, and the secretary asserted
chat -the situation required federal
Legislation suggesting particularly
modification of foreign trade statutes
TO allow American purchasers to com
Dine In their buying, without regard
10 existing antitrust laws. He advo-
Gated the extension of the Webb
Pomerene act, which allows American
producers 10 combine for the purpose
of selling in export so as to permit the
setting up of common purchasing
agencies by American interests which
utilize the monopolized foreign raw ma
tcrials.
"Forelgn monopol.es or combinations
are potentially or actually in control
Of prices and distribution of the fol-
lowing commodities" Mr.. Hoover's let
ger said.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
~ RESIDENT COOLIDGE enter
k)tains some decided views respect
4 ing the insular possession of Por-

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE enter
EOtains some decided views respect
l. ing the insular possession of Por-
to Rico, it was made known at
the White House. A bill now before
congress that would give to the people
cf Porto Rico the power to elect their
governor, ii is said has the approval
of tho President.
A delegation recently called upon the
President to urge change in the man
ner of naming the governor of Porto
Rico. The President, ii is understood,
told the Porto Iticans mt that time that
in his judgment the fundamental ques-
tion involved in the government of
Porto Rico is the difficulty Of having
an elective legislature and governor
who serves by reason of appointment
by the President Mr. Coolidge, 1t is
gaid, takes the view that an arrange
ment of that kind, even when all par
ties proceed with the greatest possible
tact, has in it necessarily elements that
are quite likely To lead to some kind of
conflict between the governor on the
one hand and the local legislature on
the other,
At this particular time it appears
that affairs are in good shape political
ly in the island, but the President be-
iieves that some means should be pro-
vided whereby governor is elected by
the people rather than appointed by
the President. Mr.. Coolidge, it is said
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Busy Bobby

Little Bobby came crying into the
house, rubbing the places where he
had been butted by pet sheep.
But what did you do" his mother
demanded. when the sheep knocked
YOU DOWN."
81 didn't do nothin," Bobby declared
protestingly. II was gettin' up all the
time."-Onward
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26

world economic affairs, in the
opinion of the federal reserve board,
which in Its annual report indicates II
belief that increasingly greater intlu-
ence in world economic progress Will
cmanate from these shores.
r The great influx of gold into the
United States which now has one-four-
teenth of the world monetary stock,
the growing use of the American dollar
with its gold standard as n trade basis,
gradual expansion of American foreign
trade, the adoption by many foreign
interests of American trade and COM
mercinl policies-are cited by the board
as showing the responsibility that
must be borne and accounted for by
the leaders in the United States.
Since the federal reserve system is
accepted as charting the business
course at nome, its correspondinGly in
creased power and responsibility in the
larger field is examined by the board
IN its report, and II has set itself to
the task of explaining the peace-time
functions of the system. 1t indicates n
belief that the general conception of
how the system can give full force and
effect to its chartered powers of aid
Ing commerce and industry is too lin
tied and makes IL definite move toward
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Intrepidity

"There's a man outside who says
he wants you to secure him a govern
ment position"
"a government position, when we're
In the midst OF all this agltation?"
"Yes. He says he's hunting work"
"He isn't hunting work. He's look
ing for trouble. le."-Washington Star.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Dunb-BeH Is Right

t. G. reports overhearing the fol-
lowing:
He (rather literary)-What is your
opinion of Keats?
She Ia dumb-belD-I think they
have grand vaudeville shows there.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
CCORDING to gossip, one Of
the first activities which will
engage Sir Esme Howard will

A CCORDING to gossip, one of
"A the first activities which will
4 " engage Sir Esme Howard will
be to select suitable location
for new embassy. Taking cue from
the versatile NJ. Jusserand, who sold n
site which the French government had
owned for the past fifteen years, at n
figure. which permitted the purchase of
another and more spacious piece of
ground and in more desirable neigh
bOrhoOd, the British ambassador has
been advised that the psychological
moment has come to dispose of the fine
property in Connecticut avenue already
submerged in the rising tide of bust
ness.
1t Is fascinating topic to speculate
ON the chances of Sixteenth street OBJ
tanning another stately establishment
or whether the decision will be In favor
of Sheridan Circle, or even the re
mote heights of Massachusetts avenue,
where it becomes semi suburban. Great
Britain built her diplomatic establish
ment when the houses of Connecticut
avenue could be counted on one hand,
and she erected the finest domicile
which Washington had known at that
date. Possibly Sir Esme Howard will
follow the traditions, but one of the
most interesting landmarks of the city
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26
Reducing the Rates

could you help poor. blind man
with so cents, lady?"
"But you're blind in one eye only"
"Yes, that's right, lady; let's I uke 1t
Il quarter then"
The Colorado statesman., 1924-04-26

TASIINGTON. - The United
! States has taken on Il new re-
sponslbiIIty in its relation to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
PrOHincetO1Vn Leaps From Fish TO Art; 500
People Are Transformed BY Success On Stage
CAPE COD FISHING
VILLAGE CHANGED
Massachusetts Tow mis- Made Fa-
nous Through Exports of
Plays, Novels, Paintings
BY HAROLD MATSoN

PROVINCETOWN, Mas, August
27.-From fishing to art. This lit
tie fishing village, on the tip end OF
Cape Cod, now becoming more IA
nous for its exports of plays, novels
anu paintings than for its dried cod
and picked herring, is placarded
from end to end with the advertis-
ig of rival art theatres.
Less than 5000 people live in
Provincetown, yet they are being
offered more variety of entertain
ment than most any American town.
Even New York itself, during the
summer season, has not much more
variety
The native, who having come in
from hazardous week OF fishing on
the Grand Banks, heads straight for
not grog shop-but ire theatre,
is probably slightly bewildered, but
interested, nevertheless.
There are The transformers, The
Wharf Players, The Jitney Players
ana Inc Copley Players of Boston,
all of them bidding for the colony's
attention.
Surely, the native doesn't object.
he has long since stopped trying to
understand "higher arts" An artis-.,
the native has learned, is likely to do
most anything! He has seen a fam
Gus painter confuse a famous critic
with a dead founder, swinging it
teartully by the tail, in an argument
over aesthetic theory.
He has seen others living in silk
tents on the beach.
| Five or six years ago the native
was not so tolerant of these would
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The friends of z. f. Hines and
George w. Riley announce them as
candidates for reelection to the
General Assembly of Georgia, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary on September 10.
In announcing the candidates. of
Messrs. Hines and Riley their friends
direct attention to important and
valuable service already rendered
Sumter county by these two gen
tlemen. Both are now members
of important house committees and
rank high in the counsels of the
body. Committees Of which they
are members will have control and
direction of legislation vital to the
prosperity of this section during the
next session Of the legislature. and
their friends have prevailed upon
them to again become candidates
solely because Of their fitness and
value as representatives ir the
lower house.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
LESLIE
EsS '

Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Anderson
Mrs, AIva Speer and children, OF
Ochlochnee visited relatives here q
couple of days last week.
Mrs. j. J. Morgan, of Vienna is
spending the week with Mrs. r. 3.
Clifton.
Sam WEIGH, of Preston, care
Sunday to spend the week at the
home of his sister, Mrs. H. Il.
Blackshear.
Miss Eunice Ford, of Atlanta is
here visiting her mother.
Ernest Harpe, of Lakeland, Fla.
returned to his home Monday after
visiting relatives here for several
days.
Mrs. Robert Brackin, Of Pratt
vile, Ala, came Saturday to spend
a couple of weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Ranew.
Mr., and Mrs Lee Turner and
Jane, of Royston, will
come today to visit relatives and
friends for several days.
Misses Rena Lee and EarnestiRo
Walters, of ElIaville, are guest ut
the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. J.
Johnston.
Miss Averella Gressum, OF Ogle-
thorpe is being entertained at the
home of Mrs. K. H. Hines while in
town this week to attend the Train
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
TO The WHITE VOTERS OF GEORGIA

and study the matters that come be-
fore the Public Service Commission.
A large majority of the people OF
Georgia are either actively engaged in
farming or depend upon agriculture
for their livelihood and prosperity and
/ have found that many of the ques-
tions the Public Service Commission
is called upon to consider directly af-
feet the farmer Farming has been
my business and more of my life has
been devoted to this industry than
to any other. In addition to practical
agricultural experience have served
as Commissioner of Agriculture and
Director of the Georgia Experiment
Station and in both of these positions
my time has been given to the study
Of agriculture and my efforts have
been devoted to doing what | could
to advance the interests of the farm
ers, believing that the progress OF the
State and of the Nation depends upon
their prosperity. I am the only dirt
farmer on the commission.
In view Of MY practical knowledge
and the experience gained in my one
term in office as a member OF the
Public Service Commission, believe
| know the needs OF the farming COM
munities, especially and that | am
qualified to administer the office in
the interest of all the people OF the
State eduitably and justly and fairly.
The platform upon which | stand IN
my candidacy for reelection and to
which | expect to stick, II elected. is:
In matters coming before me for con-
to do justice between all
classes and to administer the office in
a way to effect the greatest possible
good for all OF our citizens and insofar
as IN me lies to conduct the office so
as to foster and promote a greater
Georgia for us all
pledge my continued and unwaV.
ering efforts TO serve you. II re-elect,
ed. and will appreciate your support at
the Democratic white primary on Sep
TENDER 10th.
JAMES D. PRICE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
GOVERNOR HAS EASY
SAILING FOR OFFICE
For First Time in Many Years
State Will Be Saved From
Stump Campaign

ATLANTA, August 27.-For the
first time in several years the cont
ing governors race will be easy
sailing That is, when Goorgians go
to the polls in the State Democratic
Primary on September 10th, they
will do so perhaps with their minds
already made up, and knowing
where their vote-if they cast it
will be counted. Governor Walker
stands unopposed for reelection.
To have opposition it would BE-
necessary for an Independent can-
didate to take the field.
Unlike former campaigns, the
governor will not be called upon to
stump the state" with an opponent,
and he will seek reelection on his
record during his administration Of
the states affairs. This was made
possible when recently his only op-
ponent, H. H. Elders, representa-
tive in the House, announced his
withdrawal from the race, leaving
the field alone to the Chief Execu-
tive.
In connection, however, with the
coming primary, it will be interest
ing to note the popular vote in tic
race for goyernorship two years
ago, with three candidates, and
when Governor Walker was seated
IN the executive chair with a total
OF l23,784 votes, and one of the
largest majorities in the political
history OF the state. His opponents
then were former Governor Thomas
w. Hardwick, who polled SO. g89
votes, and Baylor a total of 1880
votes. The county unit vote for
q was 118 and Walker 294.
Baylor, 0. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

be writer's" and Iong-haired poets
but these and similar phrases are
not heard today.
The local barber knows that the
red-halred young man who used to
come to him for shave has JUS
been paid $4,000 for story-Sin-
clair Lewis.
The fisherman knows that the
young Kansan who used to sail a
dory so recklessly is now one of the
most famous American writers OF
romantic stories--Wilbur d. Steele.
He knows that the dark young
fellow who used to live in a fish shed
has won recognition as one of the
foremost American playwrights-.
Engine O'Neill.
He knows that Jack Reed, six-foot
poet who swan SO well, now sleeps
under a great black stone IN Moscow,
20 be honored by Russians of the
future as we now honor Lafayette
He knows, too, that George Cram
Cook, founder of the famous Pro-
vince town Players, is as appropri-
ately buried near the ruins of the
Temple of Apollo in Greece.
And from all this the native has
learned not to be surprised. The
silly boy who sleeps ali day ana
moons around all night may be to-
morrow's greatest novelist. The
three-act play that he, the villager
sees in its premiere may be tomor-
rows Broadway hit.
So 1t is that the native takes in the
present dramatic war tolerantly. ax-
pectantly. There were the Wharf
Players; Frank Shay, itinerant book
shop man; Harry Kemp, tramp poet
Mary Heaton worse, novelist Will
liam CASTOR Boston attorney ana
aviator; William Park, Princeton
Portessor Mrs, Mary Adds. of Forest
Hills, Ills, who essayed fame for !
little theatre she established thorc
Suddenly there was a split. Four
grew where there was butt
one. The native doesn't know that
IN, the split came because tie spirit off
Forest Hills was an incompatjbIe |
partner for the spirit Of Greenwicb |
But the native does know |
tnat there IS shortage Of listrionlr |
Sons of oltugdese fishermen, |
store clerks, a travelling salesman
whose line was scrubbing brushes |
college professors, retired sailors
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

ing school at the Baptist church.
DR.. J. T. Pitcher, of Selma, Ala,
spent last week here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Pitcher.
The Junior Missionary Society Of
the Methodist will be entertained at
the home of Mrs. S. G. Wooten Fri
day afternoon.
Mrs. Dudley Gatewood ami
daughter, Julia, of Atlanta, are
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris Hines.
Mrs. Walker Carter from near
Cobb spent last week with her
mother, Mrs. Mona Stewart.
Mrs. w. w. Webb, who is at the
Wise Sanitorium is reported as i'm
proving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
ITALIANS LIVING
HIGHER THAN EVER
Despite Suffering Sustained
During War, Standard of Liv-
ing Has Been Raised

ROME, August 27.-Italy eats
o,ore drinks more, and smokes three
lines as much as before the war.
1ngthe old days each Italian disposed
az An average of 80 pounds of fresh
MAT a year and eight of preserved
meat: now the consumption is 46
and 40 respectively. The use ot
sugar has risen from II to II
mounds a year per capita, while
the consumption of coffee has nearly
doubled. Where the average Hal-
ian drank 40 litres of wine year,
he now consumes 500.
There has been a heavy increase
Tn the consumption of tobacco, as
the average Italian used to spend
nine lire every year on his smokes
and now spends SO.
Perhaps the greatest increase of
all is in means oftransport. Be.
fore the war the bicycles in Italy
numbered 100000; now the conn
try contains 100000; motorcycle.
numbered 10000; now there $4,000
automobiles were 10000 and now
they number $4,000; public automo.
biles which were 1900 are now
1000 ; there were only 100 motor
launches and now there are 900.
There is no boubt that whatever
Italy has suffered through the war
the standard of living of her PEG.
pie has gone up refreshingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

tlCc.
All corporations throughout the
state are required, under an act OF
the General Assembly approved
August 16, 1906, to furnish the foiT
lowing information to the Secretary
Of State for permanent record;
Name of corporation; principal
office; nature of business; when
incorporated; where Incorporated;
by what authority Incorporated;
capital stock.s
The first return should be, ac-
companied with fee Of 81 and
to corporations making, returns an
nually thereafter the fee is SO cents.
There are about five thousand
corporations in the state of Geor-
gia, according to officials in the
office OF the Secretary of State,
and to date only about one thou
eand concerns have complied with
the data requested under law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

rich men, poor men, are all pressed
INTO service.
Actors and actresses lnumbling
their lines are as frequent along rhe
shore as dead fish, and that is pretty
frequent. When the fisherman rows
ashore he is likely to bump into,
first, a painter; second, a beautiful
blond actress, and, third, one Of his
own respectable neighbors holding a
prompt book in his tarry fist and
shutting lines like these:
"Gaw blime me, there's the bleed
IN moon O. the Caribees."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
CHURCHWELLS SHOWING
HOPKINS TAILOR LINE

On another page Of this issue of
The Times Recorder, ChurchwelPs
announces the arrival of H. NJ.
Jones, of The Hopkins Tailoring
Company of Baltimore, Md, with
a complete line of Fall patterns for
mems suits and coats.
j. P. Luther, the Manager of
Churchwelrs says that this line is
very complete, and comprises a wide
range of designs and styles. The
men OF Sumter county are invited
to come in and inspect this line of
tailored clothing. Mr.. Jones will
be in the store until Friday even
ing.
Every now and then man tries
to repeal the laws of nature and
fails.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

Everybody seems to be having
a good time at Provincetown,
Mass. Above: Harry Kemp, the
tramp poet" carrying his wife
around to the transformer"
playhouse Cat right. Below: a
group of the colonists painting
away during the off house be-
tween rehearsals of the four
competing little theater groups.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
WANTED

WANTED-By young man and
wife, furnished room with board.
No children. Prefer private home,
close in to business section of city.
Must have modern conveniences.
Address Room, care Timas-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27
CORPORATIONS FACE
DELINQUENT FINES

ATLANTA, August 27.-UnIess
al corporations in the state of Geor-
gia Tile a certified statement for
registration =, with the Secretary If
state 5o on or before November
lSz4, they will be liable to a fine
of 800 being imposed, according 10
olllcial information from that Of.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-27

The tram, buses and railways Of
the London Underground Co. cary
an average of 100000 passcn-
gers every weekend.