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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11

There'll be a headache when ii IS
all over, of course. The high Ella
ton of such periods dosn't last
And when Washington settles
back to the humdrum of being just
the national capital, with nobody
more important than the president
and the cabinet members, or occas;o
nal foreign dignitaries like the
Prince of Wales or King Benjanm
to pique it's interest, thing are going
to seem mighty prosy. There may
even be bit of remorse, as the
residents view accumulation of
work left undone which must row
be tackled, and the deficit in She,r
savings accounts due to daredevil
plunging on grandstand seats 1t
world series prices.
But for the once it was one grand
orgy. Inauguration of presidents,
parades of returned victorious ar
mics, never sent the staid capital
to such heights of delirious reckless
ness. Even Calm Cal Coolidge cele-
brated his nineteenth wedding an
niversary at the ball pan land Cal is
beyond all question the rnildest, cnol-
est and most collected ball fan il the
capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11

Of the universe.
The streets we.t
Ting, busting e.
ly hither and yor
wildly through
IL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11

VTUTUUgHIdTeS. HaWKerS ca iCu
their wares along the curbs and spe-
culatively inclined gentlemen hung
out signs announcing wares for sale
more precious than gold and rubies
tickets to the series.
For after 80 years of striving,
Washington had at last landed a
worlds CHAMPIONSHIP baseball se-ies,
and for the time nothing else count
ed. The whole town went on a
spree, and a hundred thousand or 50
fanatical fans from other cities rush
ed in to help the Notification.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11
First Methodist Church

John. M. Cutler, Pastor
Sunday school at $3.50 every Sun
day morning. While Mashall sup
erintendent.
Epworth League meets at $50
Sunday evening; The Junior Mis-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-11
Calvary Church

Rev. James B. Lawrence, rector
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion 49,. 1880 a. n.
The church school 49, 9:45 a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon 1900
a. m.
Evening prayer and sermon 1870
a. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend all the services.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
TROUBLE FOLLOWS
REFUSAL BRITONS TO
EAT WITH FILIPINOS
(By The As ociated Press)

MANILA. May 2.-Reiusal Of two
BritiSh SUI jccts to permit two Filipinos
to sit at the same table with them in
Iloilo has led 90 International compl ca
tions. Trc British consul gen ral mere
admitted q yesterday that he was prcpar-
ing complaint to the governor general
regarding treatment I,tcr accorded the
Britons.
GOV rnor MoEtinola Of Iloilo. in his
report ZIP the affair. said 4 fight follow
cd the Britishcrs' refusal to share their
table nd that only the intervention o.
thc chief of police prev ntcd the lyach-
inE of the two
Th' report to the British officials said
the Britors after becoming involved in
a quarrel with Filpinos while attending
carnival wcr. attacked by other Fill
pinoa. arrested and detained several
hours before their release on bail
chief Of Police Arcosa said he inter
vcnad when one II the Brituns struck
him after declaring that hc recognized
no authority but that Of the British con-
sul The Brton was held on a charge Of
resisting arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
World Flight Plane Still
Missing; May Give Up

more than a days supply of food. I'm
less Martin and Harvey are in a shell
ter and inhabited place. il was point
ed out they may be suffering from ex-
posure and hunger.
The three pilots at Dutch Harbor
have become concerned over wh ther
their venture will succeed. Captain G. +.
Rolstead, master Of the $. S. Brookdale,
declared upon arrival at 5 attic yester-
day from Dutch Harbor. THE people
have no idea Of the courage the fliers
have shown in their trials wit htte ele
ments Of tn north. Captain Rolstcad
said. They do not deny that they are
fearful that if weather conditions do not
improve they may be unable TO circle the
globe this season.
"IieuienantS Lowell II. Smith. Leigh
Wade and Eric Nelson. in the planes
Chicago, Boston and New Orleans, made
thrilling flight from Chignik to Dutch
Harbor.
Lieutenant Nelson sid the planes
had 20 battle their way through the
storm sometimcs as low as 100 feet a
bove the surf % Follow the coast line.
The snow made il impossible TO fly
higher without losing their way"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
LIQUOR DEALER.
PARDON PROBED.
BY COMM TTEE.
Judge Lands on Stand Be-
fore Daugherty Investigat-
ing Committee, Tells Of
Conviction Of Grossman

WASHINGTON. MAY 2 Kcncsaw
Mountain Lands. former federal Judge
at Chicago and now the czar 81 base
ball was called today in the senate
Daugherty investigation TO tell Of the
sentence imposed upon and the pardon
later granted to Philip Grossman. a Chi
cago ex-saloon keeper, charged with
prohibition law violation.
CHEESEMAN'S conviction. Judge Lands
said. resulted from the testimony Of six
witnesses who said ne sold them whis-
key. The court added a charge of con
tempt of court Previous witnesses
have testified that although "A sentence
10 the house Of correction was imposed
Grossman was able 70 forcstall actual
Incarceration and finally was given cx
ecutive clemency BY President Coolidge.
The committee was confused as 10
how CHEESEMAN'S conviction showed on
the records as being for contempt of
court.
The contempt Of court was charged.
Judge Lands said. because Grossman
continued TO run a saloon after a re-
straining order had been issued to stop
him"
The activities Of Fred Upham, treas
urcr Of the republican national com.
mittee, Homer Galpin. Cook county
chairman and others Of political power.
were 20 be criticised. Judge Lands
said. in the Grossman case.
Ask whether he meant TO criticise
the excuse Of executive authority in
the case the judge rcplid that hc
couldn't understand how Grossman
ever got his pardon"
IF YOU want 10 can that attitude
criticism" he added, II guess III have
TO let il stand
II was pointed out that q. ". Middle
kauf special assistant attorney general
in Chicago. recommended Grossmans
pardon.
Il think Middlckauf talked TO me-
Judge Lands said. land said the cvi-
dencc against Grossman shaald rot
have been depended upon. because one
Of the witnesses was not credible"
II told him 70 remember that II
Grossman got pardoned, the other fell
lows convicted upon the same evidence
should hc gotten out. too.
Senator Wheeler read Judge Lands "a
newspaper Interview in which hc had
strongly criticised the Gros.man par
don and had said that political in
fluence had exactly as much right 10
Influence political power iu pardon as IL
did 20 Influence the judicial power be
fore conviction"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
SISTER OF THAW
NAMED IN DIVORCE
COURT PROCEEDING
fBv The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. May 2.-lcountt IS Mar
Earet Carnegie de Porigny. sister Of
Harry X. Thaw. was named correspond
e1t in an action for absolute divorce
.iled by Mrs. Madeline Helen Modica
against her husband, Emanuel Victor
Moiica Of Newark n. J. il became known
today. Modica was served with notice Of
the action when he appeared before
Supreme Court Justice Lewis where he
was making an effort To obtain custody
of his daughter, Madeline Dorothy
Modica, l6 months old
Mrs. Modica in her action charged in
discretions in the liner Homeric on a
trip to Paris. She ass ertei the countess
had given her husband a motor car and
$4,000 in cash.
Mrs. Modica in February began suit
against the countess .or $500. 900 dam
ages charging alterations of the affec-
tions of her husband. She maintained
the COUNTESS won her husband, Modica
between October, 1922. and Nov. mber,
1923. The count and countess were mar
ried in Paris in November. 1928
A week after the suit was filed. Count
and Countess de Pergny sailed for Eu-
rope.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
SOUTHEAST STORM REPUB ICANS ARE
DEAD TOTALS l09; READY FOR COMING
LOSS OF $lO,o0O,O0O PRESIDENTIAL RACE
nv Tho Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Ma, Republican
leaders in Washington today saw in
President Coolidgc'S designation of Will
lam NJ. Butler % Boston. ia his choice
for the republi, M national ohalrmanship
a. an opDoriuniiy 20 give :Ennin. Start
to the partys prcSidcniIol clmpaiyn.
Close political advisers cf the prcsi-
dent said this was the motive which ac-
iuated him in making the announcement
last night that Mr.. Butirs was his choice
fer the chairmanship IN T-sw ~ the indi-
Gated desire of John +. Adams of Iowa.
To retire as present chairman.
Mr.. Coolidge has Indicated to many
~ those who have discussed politics
with him in the last week tht he regar
his nomination as assured and accord
ingly sees NJ reason why there should b..
any delay in getting the campaign ready
for its prompt inauguration Immediately
after the convention
Mr.. Butler likewise regards Mr.. Cool
idge's nomination n assured and al-
though he l. interested in the primaries
Yet To be held in several states. includ-
ing California feels his pre-convention
work u practically al m end. III j. Mr..
Coolidge's expectations that Mr.. Butler.
with whom he had an engagement today.
will undertake Immediately the prepara
tionS for the presidential rampaign.
The selection of Mr.. Butler as nu-
tional chairman will not actually be made
until after the Cleveland convention. The
new chairman is elected by the new ma
ticnal committee. members Of which are
chosen in some states by primaries and
in others by the convention delegation.
The new national committee. however. in
its election Of chairman always ratifi.s
the choice of the presidential candidate
80 there l. little or no doubt that Mr..
Butler will be made the chairman AMI
campaign director.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
INVESTIGATION OF
WIFE POISONING
CASE CONTINUES

WHITE rI.AINS. y. y. May > -
District Attorney Rowland. who i, con
lucting the investigation IN The case of
Clarence g. Earring. charged with poi~-
nning his Wife. expects "a hear the story
of Miss Mildred Beam today. Mr. Row
band conferred yesterday with the young
wumau'~ counsel ANA The subpoena S~u"
for her was withdrawn on the under
standing that She would appear To an
>wer questions a. tn whether She tS
The other woman" mentioned hy Barring.
II WIS disclosed yesterday that Bar
n= had planned 10 sail for Europe M
June with Mrs. 4. %. Barring" Iii.
wife denied that she contemplated going
abroad huf said her husband had aroused
her Su>pcinuS by questions he had asked
her concerning passports and the places
they had visited when they were in
Europe together.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02

ATLANTA. May > With the mum
bcr ~ dead d, 'iniirly placed 1T 100. re-
construction aud ~clief measures were
rapidly hying Put ..tp effect today in
portions &C. even southeastern states
laid bare Tuesday and Wednesday BY
WindStormS
The injured. of whom many probably
will not recover. number more than 50n.
while those rendered homeless are
counted 10y the score Preliminary -.
iimateS of S1o.O0O.ouD damage To prop
crty may hc exceeded when complete
reports are compiled.
Early today the known dead were
listed ns follows:
South Carolina I6; Georgia II: An
bama IL; North Carolina ,; Virginia | :
Louisiana | and Arkansas l.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02

tion of m independent railroad from San
Antonio Ia the Valley In a recent state
ment he declared that railroad could
be- built if the Valley and San Antonio
wanted the road and would cooperate
in Sc urng il.
u. A. O'Brien. in speaking Of MIR. Ed
ridge. declared today that in his opinion,
il any man in the state could bring about
the building Of such road. MIR. Ed
ridge was the man to do IL. MIR. Ed
ridge has made success Of every en-
tcrpriSc he has devoted his energies to.
and have the greatest confidence in bis
ability to do what he has declared was
his purpose. in building railroad into
the Rio Grande Valley" stated Mr..
D'Brien.
While complete plans for the visit If
Mr.. F.ldridge and his associates hav"
mot been made. because of uncertainty
~ when the party would arrive u u
expected that they will visit practically
every town in the Valley. including an
inspection Of the harbor work at Point
Isabel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
VALLEY COMMITTEE is
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

WASHINGTON. May 2-Thc sen
ate committee Investigating charges
Of land frauds in Texas went into
executive session to-day with Senator
Sheppard. democrat. Texas. and Rep
rcscntatiyt Garner, democrat. Texas,
in attendance.
Cameron ard Iiidalgo counties. Tex
a. where frauds have been charged.
are in the district represented by Nr.
Garner. ii was said Mr. Garner and
Senator Sheppard desired the commit
tee 60 20 to the Rio Grandc Valley
ard make a first hand Investigation.
Senator Hcflin. democrat. Alabama,
the committee prosecutor said the
new policy Of the committee might he
taken bt fore the senate committee on
pOatoffice and post roads Of which the
investigating committee j. part.
Senator Hcflin said that if he were
not allowed To put in rcbuttal tcsti-
mony he would read II into the CON
cressional record on the senate floor.
He said he had some letters of land
purchasers who claim they are dis
satisfied and pointed out that many
letters from contented purchasers Of
lard had been put in by the other
side.
This going to the Valley all of
sudden j. something | did not know
about until today" Senator Hoflin
said
After a prolonged discussion
Chairman Moses ruled that the com
mittee would hear q. l.. wilkins Of
Kansas City. former secretary Of the
Lower Rio Grand, Valley land mems
association. wilkins then was sworn
in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
Railroad Head and Party of
Financiers Will Visit Valley
On Trip of Inspection Soon

w. r. Eldridg., owner Of the Sugar
land Railroad. and part owner of the
san Aa onio. l'valde and Gulf. In com
pany with a party Of prominent New
York and Chicago financicrs. is expected
To visit Brownsville and the Valley with
in the next few day. according to ID. a.
O'Bricn. president Of the Rio Grande
Railroad. who returned yesterday from
Sugarland. where he conferred with. MIR.
Eldridgc.
The party was to arrive in Brownsville
today. in MIR. Eldridgc'S private ear. and
Mr.. OBricn came on in advance 10 maze
arrangements for the trip. Due To the
burned bridge near kingsvilc. the trip
was postponed however. and the exact
day Of the arrival j. not known.
Mr. Eldridge and the other membcr-
Of the party will spend several days ~
the Valley. making thorough insbec-
:ion Of the country.
Mr Eldridec. who " one of the p1
nccr industrialists in southwest Texas,
has declared his intention of aiding. in
every Way ia his power. in the construc-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
BUTLER WILL
WAGE Fight
ON PROLAN


NEW IORh. NJ 2.-Dr Nicholas
Murray Butter. president of Columbia
University. I-r. ably Will carry his fight
INTO TIE republican national convention
60 which D. is dcleratc. while hc
would max no direct stntcmcut y.stcr-
day hc announced tat "he was ready
go go % the bat 'on the question and
dcclar that politicians uIe ID terror
whenever the subject comes Up but nv
matter what is in tie platform, PROM
hition will be THE first thing in the
mind of the public"
The eightacut1 am ndmeut will be
repealed inside ,, five years, DR. But
lr d. FIT i- failure thc country ov-
cr.. It's adyocatcs say New York Is on
NJ hc wet spots. Fanatics alwaya center
their att, cks on New Yor".
- have Travelled sboat the country
and say knowingly that New York is the
lry -t place in Tire United States con
sidcriug its size. IN AN hotels under th'
New York Hotel Mems Association. not
one drop NJ liquor .s sold. The r-ral
communities ar wettcst O. an.
Dr. Butler asked tie churchos If
America ycstD rduy to join him ir
branding the cirhtc nth amendment
failure IN letter declining am iyi:ation
N lchata the prohibition issue at tire
2 neral Methodist coafcryrc III Spr ng-
.icld. Mass. May p.
"lt i- mt hore ani bslilf." Dr. But
lcr wrote, that thes same liriols nd
moral forces will rally TO the support Of
y constructive public policy tnat shall
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
MOREPAVINC
TO Be Done
BY CITY SOON
Money Appropriated for Re-
SAGA Drainage Work by
City Commissioners in Ses-
sion Today

At a meeting Of tht Board o. City
Commits. ioucrs this morning. a motion
"; passed to call for bids for addition
al strcct paving. a. passed by the
board. the additional paving v n include
The following: Adams. Seventh to Boule-
ward, full width; Bou cvard eni Wash
ington to J III rson. .ull width: Twelfth
and jefferson TO Garrison wall. y feet
wide; Thirteenth street from Adams 70
Jgf crson. fun width; Fourteenth
sire { ffrom II, rson tc Monroe. full
width. The paving on Thirteenth and
Fo. rtcerth streets was n ade necessary
by thc heavy wagon traffic from RI Jar
din. When finished it will nfford route
free from congestion ID Levcc street.
ard will thus permit the farsieis to get
their products 70 th, ,r light d pot
without the inconvcni nee Of heavy
traffic
The board acted on the reSaca proro-
sitiol and voted Si5U for drainage OF
that portion Of the r SAGA lying above
Eighth street. Tie appropriation was
made at the suggestion of United States
put lie health officials who were recent
~ in Brownsville City Commissioner
Starck dccltrc.i that the dang from
water barrels as breeders Of MOSQUITOES
had been greatly diminished. the mum
btr of wat tarras having decreased by
almost one half Commissioner Starck
stated further ttat the city needs only
5000 feet of pipe % be installed in or
der TO complt ID, water system.
All monthly bills were approved by
the commission. An ordinance was rass-
"a placing a.l Tot, includcd in blocks
l0l, l02, l03. l0i, lO5 106 and blocks IL
A and ln-A in sidewalk district No. s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
IRISH CONSTABULARY
NOT BEING Modified
nv The Associated Press,

BELFAST, May Reports that the VI
STR government had ordered one Of the
border sections Of it, special constabu-
larry TO pr pare for mobilizat on have no
founntion IN fact, il is declared in
competent quarters here. The reports.
Il apr ears. arose from the circumstance
that this special branch Of the Ulster
constat ulary has in annual training
period TX the British territorials
which Is now approaching. There is no
sigaii icancc apart from this, il IL insist
ed. and. nothing pertaining to the border
situation has anything to do with it.
IN only one event would the special con
stables be mohilized. it is stated. and
that IS in cas- Of border invasion
which has not occurred
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
Destroyers Search Alaskan
Coast for Trace Of Flag
ship Seattle Of World
Flight Squadron

BREMERTON Wash. May 2.-Search
tor Major Frederick J.. Martin, comman-
der Of tht United States army around
the world flight, and his mechanician,
Serg can't Alva Harvey. missing since
their Gcparture from Chignik, Alaska
Wedne sday morning. was renewed with
fresh vigor At dawn today by coast
guard cutters and all available cannery
vessels between Chignik and Dutch har-
Dor. Unalaska.
Renewed hope for Martins rescue has
come with c sSation Of furious gales
which have ben lashing the peninsula
and the Aleutian Islands for week.
Numerous minEte islands. many Of
them not even charted on the largest
Of marine maps. dot ths territory VIII re
the search is in progress. So far as is
known here, the Seattle did not carry
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
JEANETTE RANKIN
ADDRESSES WOMEN'S
PEACE CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. May Miss Jean
nette Rankin, who was the first woman
representative 10 congress. spoke today
before the international congress OF the
Women's League for Peace e1d Free
dom in favor OF a new international
order in which war would be unlawful.
There is simple and understand
able plan for political action-to pro-
claim war the crime that il is" she
said. adding that the world must be con-
vineed that the moral laws which ap-
ply to the individual must also be ap-
piled to nations.
Miss Rankin said that the imperial
lists. miltarists and profiteers. under
present conditions are within the law
when they work for war, while the
masses Of the people are violating the
law when they work for peace.
DR.. Nadjda Surowzowa. delegate from
the NUkraine described the condition
fher country as affected by the va
rious European treaties and said that
not only war must be opposed but the
economic inequality. in which she saw
the causes of all wars, must be eiimin-
ated.
Mrs. Lottie Heller Of Austria. COM
planned of treatment Of her country by
the League OF Nations. saying Austria
had no freedom Of action but was liable
to coercion by her neighbcrs on whom
she Is entirely dependent for food and
raw materials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02

IN hoih of The districts energetic ladies
ARE curing every inch of the ground,
running down every possibility Of sub
~cripiinu. and butrhifl 40 ANS "prortun-
uy that mHN Wiu votes. Everything i~
votes. vote. votcs. In The grand dash ia
accumulate q reserve 10 carry them over
iEc iiuu week.
40 candidate YET has Il lnad that can
not BE- knocked hcltcr skctcr ia just 4
iiif, hv -rm, other ambitious randidai"
Neither of the ears i~ wen yet, and n"'
one of them will be until the final votes
ar, ra~t uud thr judges count and read
off fhc names ~ those who have worked
a1d Won. The names of the off iIl
indgr~ Ni,l ~ announced shortly Tire
mcnduu~ possibilities exist now for any
yantidatc. The marvellous dual offer
which makes if possible for even a new
vnirau, ~ grt au-y now aud win motor
car ir the end.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy and warmer tonight and Satur-
\ay.
East TcNss: Partly cloudy TO cloudy
ight and Saturday; probably showers
the coast. Light 90 mod rate easterly
southerly winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
|aIr we,th and mostly clear skies
walled throughout the United states
NJ the Canadian Northwest at TIE
orning observation. Neither were
here any measurable amounts of preerh-
ation apparently anywhere within the
Regions mined since last ftport. Tenn
ures were som what below the sea-
average throughout the country.
G lowest readings last night NJ
stations ranged from ~ at Am
b to G6 at Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-05-02
CUBAN WAR SECRETARY
ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
nsv The Associated Prrssl

HAVANA. May 2.-G,neral Monies,
secretary Of war and navy. has ask I'd
for leave of absence and his place will
te file dtcmporar.ly by Gen eral Betan-
corrt, secretary OF agriculture, com
merce and labor, il j. stated at the Of
lice Of th secretary of the interior.
While no official explanation is given
Il Is understood that General Montes
was moved by the alleged connection Of
h,s brother in law. FREDERICK Laredo Bru,
with the bcllious movement in Santa
Clara province. Senor Bru is reported to
have flld from Cienfuecos with dozen
others 70 evade arrest.