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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
FAST BALL PLAYERS
TO PLAY N AMERICUS
Baltimore Orioles and Reading,
Pa, Outfits to Play Here
in Playground Benefit

The Dali season VIII DC PtiSu pHSh
lin Americas next Tuesday qfteF-
noon at o'clock when the fast
Baltimore and the Reading Pa,
KEYS meet here for an exhibition
game at the Playground diamond,
The game is to be played as a bene-
fit for the playground association
and the price has been placed at
rs cents for adults and 50 cents
for children.
David DeHart, who is managing
the Reading team during then
spring training period, was in Amer
icus today and arrangea aaA de-
tails for the game to be- Played in
Americas. The Reading team which
is now training at Albany played
the Orioles there recently, eberg-
ing the winner i nthis first TEST Of
strength. siMcA w M
Baltimore snatched off the pen
nant last year, making the fifth
consecutive time the international
League bunting had flown from q
Baltimore flagstaff. Reading fin
ished third in the race, the highess
standing the Keys had ever attain
ed. Although the Keys finished
lower than the Orioles did, the
Reading outfit beat the Baltimore
lads on several occasions, and once
dropped the Orioles for six straight
decisions.
The class of the ball played by the
international League clubs is but
little below the major league stand
ard, and the game here Tuesday
should be a high class exhibition.
Some of the players who will be
here with the Reading and Balti-
more teams are men with reputa-
tons of the highest order in big
league circles, including: Al
Mamaux, Walter Smallwood, Paddy
Martin, Oscar Tuero, Phede Lambke
Ralph judd Jack Zimmerman. and
Lou Wood, pitchers; Byrd Lynn, pa.
Haley, Alvin Julian and Jack Jef-
fries, catchers; Dick Hoblitzel, Joa
Brown, Buck Elliott, Ralph Miller
Tom Cuniiskey, infielders, and Joe
Horan, Tom Connelley, Kenzie
kirkham, RED" Ormand and Joe
Lightner, outfielders, with the
Reading outfit. 1 S8
With he Baltimore Orioles soine
of the players Tho will come to
Americas are Lefty Groves, Rube
Parhham, Johnny Ogden, Harry
Frank and AL Thomas, pitchers: Joe
Cobb, catcher; Jimmy Walsh, Dick
Porter, Joe Boley, Fritz Maisel and
Clayton Sheedy, infieiders; Clar-
ence Pitt, Merwin Jacobson and OTIS
Lawry, outfielders. ass
Besides these players number
of sporting writers and special cor
respondents representing metropoii-
tan newspapers are detailed to re.
main with these clubs until the end
fthe training season, and ali OF
these will come to Americas with
the two clubs and will send out
much valuable publicity, which
probably will benefit this commun-
ity more than any other form of
publicity obtainable at this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
COMMITTEES RIGHTS
ARE CHALLENGED

WASHINGTON, March 2l.--The
right Of the senate committee to
proceed with the Teapot Dome in.
|duiry was challenged today by Mar
tin w. Littleton, counsel to the
stand. He contended the Walsh
resolution Invested the committee
and congress of further power to act
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
LENTEN SERVICES AT
CALVARY HHURCH

Evening Prayer will be said to-
night at 1880 o'clock. The service
will be shortened in order to allow
time TO attend tn emeeting at Fur
low School.
On Saturday at d p. NJ. the SEW
icegwill be one particular for the
girls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
JOHN ROGERS TRIAL
BEGAN. AGAIN TODAY
IN COURT At DOUGLAS
White Man Charged With Muir
der of Brother in Coffee Coun-
ty Two Years Ago

DOUGLAS, March 2i.-The trial
of John A. Rogers, charged with
the murder Of his brother, Love
Rogers, two years ago, began this
morning.
Attorneys were expected to
agree on the jury by noon, after
which the taking of the testimony
would be begun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
FRENCH FRANCS NOW
WORTH OVER A NICKEL

PARIS, March 81. -h French
francs today scored a new high level
for the year at 5,21 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. r. 8. Lindley, of Canton
s the guest of her daughter, Mrs
:. C. MedfOrd, at her home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
Complete Results BY
Precincts In Sumter

in
Wednesday for the nomination of County officers well as the presidential preference
those pubis
R.
1443
of by
fetal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
WEATHER

8. For, Georgia-Fair tonight and
Saturday; light frost in exposed
places tonight; rising temperature
Saturday; strong westerly winds,
Evening star., 1924-09-09

plenty of the latter. Evyleen Ram
say is given the larger part of the
song and dance numbers and she
justifies the selection. Her dances,
many of them difficult, are executed
with skill and her songs have q
touch of ginger in them that makes
a hit with the audience. Jean Ver-
non. a comely young woman, Is a
clever singer of blues"
The show offers an innovation in
billing as it's chief comedian a black
face funster, Cy Plunkett, whose best
work is done in a little playlet en-
titled The Brave Coward" This
sketch is a combination of thrills
and comedy that kept last nights
audience equally divided between
goose eesh and laughter. George
Schreck is Plunkett's chief comedy
assistant He also staged some
rather difficult acrobatic dances.
An added attraction is a versatile
dancer, Signorita Gracialita, in q
combination of Oriental, Hawaiian n
and Spanish dances that scored a
big hit. The signorita is an accom-
plished performer and her numbers
seemed all too short.
Others in the cast are Charles Har-
Evening star., 1924-09-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Strand-"T "Tarzan.'

The leading feature at the Strand
this week is 'TarZan." the wonder
ape. who creates much amusem ent
while being put through his PAGES"
by his trainer, Felix Patty, and also
In affording conjecture as to Just how
nearly he is aligned with the human
race.
Second place on the bill is filled by
II musical skit entitled Marriage VS..
Divorce" in which two humorously
gifted young people are taken
through the periOGs of courtshlp.
marriage and the first year." with
marriage and divorce personified In
each as the guardian spirit. There
are some clever lines. tunetul songs
and graceful dances. all well hand ed,
Others on the bill include Billy
Baker and Ed Rogers, the American
Daisies" in a comedy skit. in when
several songs and dances are marked
Cor unique angles; Rhoda and Brosh-
nell. in wei given concertina num-
Evening star., 1924-09-09
AUTO MEN ADOPT
CODE Of SERVICE
----------T
Rules Framed to Insure Fair
Treatment for Local
Car Owners.

Adoption of a code of service eth
les" to be prominently displayed and
strictly adhered to by members Of the
Washington AutonotiVe Trade AsSO
citation was the outstanding action of
that organization at its. regular
monthly meeting held last night in
the City club.
The code presented and unanimous
ly adopted last night was prepared
by the service committee of the deal
ers body G. H. Warrington is chair
man of this committee.
THE aim of the code" Mr.. War
rington stated. lis to reduce the cost
and to improve the quality of the
service rendered to customers Of
members of the Washington Automo-
tive Trade Association. With practi-
cally 80 per cent of the motor trade
of Washington affiliated with the W.
A. 7. A, a long step forward has been
taken in the interests Of local car
owners"
Agree to Standards.
The text of the code is as, follows:
In all matters relating to the care.
maintenance and repair of motor We
hlcles intrusted to US we agree to OBJ
serve the following standards of
practice:
1. To thoroughly inspect and to
the best of our ability diagnose every
disorder, diSarrangement or faulty
action or condition of the operatin g
parts of each vehicle.
2. To have a complete understand
ing with the owner of the vehicle
before any service work is under
taken as to what work is to be per-
formed and if required by the owner.
the exact or maximum charge that
will be made.
3. To do no additional York and
charge for it unless the own con-
sents to have it done and TO make
no charge for which value is not de-
iivered.
4. To honestly perform to the best
of our ability the work contracted
for.
Conditions of Safety.
D. To bring to the attention of the
vehicle owner any dangerous condi-
tions discovered in the course of the
work, and, if possible obtain his con-
sent to repair them. This especially
and specifically refers to brake and
steering mechanism and any defects
therein existing as Il menace to the
safety of life and property.
s. To use all reasonable care and
precautions in the protection of the
owners vehicle while in our posses
sion.
T. To permit no use OF the vehicle
by other than our own employees nor
mally required for, the Inspection
test or other legitimate purposes in
the interest of the owner
8. To maintain high standing as
to the qualifications of employees func-
tioning in our service work.
.. To adhere to courtesy and
truthfulness in all dealings with our
customers, and especially shall no
promises be made that are not rea-
sopably possible of fufillment
10. To perform no work upon
car, the ownership of which is in
question and to show the local au-
thorities every cooperation in the
prevention of theft and the recovery
of stolen motor vehicles
Each member of the trade associa-
ton. it was also voted, shall display
In his salesroom and service station
the official emblem of the w. A. T. A.
together with uniform copy of the
code to be prepared and distributed
by the association. These shall be
Evening star., 1924-09-09

ris, clever singer and dancer; Sal
vatore Zito. an Italian character
actor; Perry and Perry, two boys
who sing and dance; Helen Mason
and Evelyn Whitney.
The chorus is pleasing for it's
youthfulness and dancing ability and
is well costumed for the many en-
semb1e numbers. The show is en-
tertaining throughout. with a little
of everything that goes in the make
up of good burlesque production.
Evening star., 1924-09-09
DEATH is MYSTERY.
Youths Body Found With Few
Bruises Beside Road.

PORTSMOUTH. n. H.. September 9.
Police were unable TO explain the
death of Jose n Deadly. 22 years o d, of
quincy. Mass, who died without re-,
gaining consciousness three hours after
he was found 20 feet from road on
the outskirts of Portsmouth Sunday.
Only slight bruises about the chest
We're found on his body. He had been
last seen at sis the previous night by
A Portsmouth Girl with whom he was
acquainted. No autopsy was ordered
and the medic ii referee. in the absence
Of other evidence. pronounced deIth
due TO cerehraI hemOrrhaoe
Evening star., 1924-09-09

ber, and Robert De Perron and COM
pany in a strong-man act.
Elaine Hammerstein; who has not
been seen here OF late, is pictured
as the star of Drums OF Jeopardy"
a screen version of Harold McGraths
story. The theme Is an unusual one,
dealing with the lives OF people VINO
come under the sinister influence OF
these jewels of fate. the Drums of
jeopardy" which are in reality the
two most famous emeralds in the
world. The settings OF the picture
are elaborate and the atmosphere
throughout convincing. The support
for the star includes Jack MuIhall
David Terrence, Wallace Beery and
Maude George.
A comedy, news reels and Director
Manvell's orchestral music completes
the bill.
Evening star., 1924-09-09
FACES MANY CHARGES.
Police Take Man After Chase in
Automobile.

Roscoe Proctor 81 years old. col
ored. was arrested early today at his
home 25ll Fl Street northwest. by
Lieut.. Burlingame and Detectives
Davis and Kuehling Of the ninth pre-
cinct, on charges of speeding. reckless
driving. failing to obey signals to
stop. transportation and illegal pos
session of liquor and driving on the
wrong sid of the street.
The multiplicity of charges Is the
outgrowth of chase of small
coupe, alleged to have been occupied
and operated by Proctor, Sunday
night. from near the District line
down Rhode Island avenue to street
northeast between North Capitol
street and Lincoln road, where. de-
serted by the operator, it wrecked
itself against d tree.
Evening star., 1924-09-09

"of large size and prominently dis
played" it was agreed.
Raphael Semmes, first vice presi
dent of the association, presided last
night in the absence of President
Paul B. Lum.
Evening star., 1924-09-09
Envoy at Rome Coming Home.

BY the Associa ted Press
ROME, September 9.-American Am
hassador Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher
today left for Naples whence they will
sail today on board the Duilio for a
short vacation visit to the United
Evening star., 1924-09-09

states. returning to Italy at the-end
OF November. Counselor HummeyIpL,
will be in charge of the embassy tdiIf Z
ing Mr.. Fletcher's absence. J StII9i
Evening star., 1924-09-09
You Saue $500 on This
Ten-Piece Genuine Walnut
Dining Room Suite Complete

Here's a splendid value in dining room
furniture-a suite we're mighty proud to
show. and at most unheard-of price, as
shown, buffet, obong table, cupboard server,
china cabinet and six genuine leatherseat
chairs to match.
Evening star., 1924-09-09

If YOU need work, read the want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1924-09-09
Gayety-" Take a Look. ."

Take "A Look the attraction at
the Gayety Theater this week, is
combination in which the predomi-
mating features are the singing and
dancing numbers rather than the
comedy turns, although there are
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Hubert r. Quinter

Secretary Wardman Con-
struction Co. ecretGrv
Wardman Park Hotel. d.
rector Wardman Mortgage &
Discount Corporation.
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HUERTA FREES.
MAN VILLA
KIDNAPPED
Bandit Had Held Canadian
Engineer for $500, 900
Gold Ransom.

MONTREAL. Quebec, Feb. U.s.
Details of the kidnapping of T. q.
Mackenzie, of River John, N. s., by
bandits in Mexico, have reached his
relatives and friends here through
F B. McCurdy, who has been
passing some time in Texas, and
who returned to Montreal Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mackenzie and their
child had been out at the power
plant at Bouquilla, where Mac
kenzie had been inspecting the dam.
They were about to return to their
home at Parrall, seventy-five miles
distant and had boarded the train.
They had proceeded only a short
distance when they were informed
the line had been cut by the rebels
and it would be unwise to proceed
further. They, accordingly, left the
train and proceeded to the homo
of a mine manager nearby, where
they spent the night.
Refused Any Payment.
During the evening Mr.. Mac.
kenzie was called to the door, and
on reaching there was confronted by
Hippolito Villa, the notorious Mex
lean bandit, who coolly informed
him he was his prisoner. He in
formed him that unless he gave
him 100000 in Mexican gold he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
FUNDS GRANTED.
FOR WAR ON
BEETLE
Congress Grants $237,5O0 to
Eliminate Destructive Pest
From Japan. ..

Congressman Frank c. Sites, Of
Pennsylvania. has won his fight for
an Increased appropriation with
which to fight the Japanese beetle
in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New
Jersey. 2
The House Appropriations Com.
mittee has reported to the House
the agricultural appropriations bill
carrying provision for. an expendI.
lure OF $2S7,50O during the next
.lscal year for extermipating this
lnsect pest which threatens the
olups not only OF the State, but
uiIlnateiy OF the entire country. 3
In 80 doing the COMMITTEES re.
yecteds the recommendation Of
Budget Director Lord for an apuro.
priation of only $4,000. Mr.. SITES.
with the assistance of Representa-.
tive Butler, of West Chester. ar.
ranged hearing which SO i'm.
pressed the committee with the
seriousness Of the situation. that
they voted; virtually to double Dt.
rector Lords figure.
AT this hearing F. p. Willis,
pennsylvania, secretary Of agri-
culture, and c. H. Hadley, State en-.
tomologists, testified that the budget
estimate was too small to insure an
effective fight against the beetle.
A large delegation representing the
nurserymen. farmers and orchard
ownrs Of Eastern Pennsylvania at.
tended. -.
With the increased sum, which
the House no doubt will accept, it
VIII be possible for the Federal
horticultural forces, by joining with
the Pennsylvania, Delaware and
New Jersey State agents. to con.
centrate their efforts not only ia
control the beetles spread, but to
exterminate it.
L ne appropriation will enable the
Government to augment it's present
inspection forces, to extend its
quarantine on nursery stock, and
to conduct an intensified Quarantine
on farm products in the infested
area.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
THREE AWAITING
CHAIR,FOURTH
FACES TRIAL
Anthony Puntano Accused Of
Being Member Of Crime Syn
dicate That Killed Two.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Anthony
Pantano, twenty.three, fourth al
legged member of the "crime syndi.
cate," accused of completely in the
robbery and murder Of William H.
Mclaughlin and William s. Barlow,
West End bank messengers on No
vember IA. last, went on trial for
his life before Justice Cropsey in
Brooklyn today.
Norris C'Whitey'D Diamond, his
younger brother, Joseph and John
Farina are awaiting death sentence
In Raymond street jail.
Though Pantano Is not charged
with having been present at the
time of the murders, District At
torney Dodd says it was he who
conceived the plan for the robbery
which Melted the syndicate 43,6OO
and three members prospective
death in the electric chair.
Tony, only son Of a wealthy and
respected Brooklyn family, Is con-
fident he will be found innocent,
Pantano's. defense, it is believed,
will be that he was forced by
threats to divulge the movements
Of money from the bank where he
had been a clerk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
Charles L. SeIecrnan

Real Estate Operator. Ex-
pert in Real Estae Values.
Director Wardman Mortgage
G Discount Corporation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
CHILD CUT BY BOTTLE
HAS HEART SEWN: LIVES

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-six.year.
old Anita Birkmaier, of Garden
street, New Rochelle, was said to he
out OF danger, following an onera.
ton In the New Rochelle Hospital
IN which four stitches were taken
IN three;inch cut in her heart.
Anita tripped and fell in. the
ltitchen Of her home. A milk hottie
she'was carrying broke and a lone
silver OF glass entered her left
breast and penetrated the heart
Surgeons operated Immediately and
saved the child's life. >'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
TWO MILLION HINDUS
TAKE BATH TOGETHER
INTERNATIONAL NEWS REEL

ALLAHABAD. Feb. 25. - India g
great bathing festival, Adj Kumbh,
held every six years, recently at
tracted 100000 people to the sacred
spot at the junction of the Ganges
and Jumna Rivers.
Government authorities had erected
barriers restricting the area. for
bathers because Of the shifting of
the river bed but Hindu extremists
pulled down the fences apparently
with the idea that, pilgrims. Should
drown If fated to do SO.
Two million pilgrims were ex-
pected to battle in the rivers dur
ing the festival, which lasts a
month,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25

would be taken captive to the
mountains.
Mackenzie refused his demand
and Villa thereupon carried the
engineer away in his shirt sleeves
and hatless. Villa didn't even give
Mackenzie an opportunity of ex-
planning the situation to his wife
or friend. Recent dispatches have
Mackenzie's release.
Released By Huerta.
Mrs. Mackenzie and family waited
at the home of their friend for a
day. or two in the hope Of finding
some trace Of the missing husband.
Failing in this. they left by auto
mobile for Parral, which they reach
ed safely. From there they got in
touch with the agent Of the Mexi-
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can Northern Power Company at
Ell Paso, Tex, 800 miles away, and
he in turn Immediately communt-
Gated with De La Huerta, head of
the Mexican insurgents.
Huerta received the communica-
ton in a generous manner and at
once sent a special courier to Villa
ordering Mackenzie's release and
safe return to his family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
James d. Hobbs

Treasurer National Wood
working Co. Treasurer Ward
man Construction Co. Sec
ond Vice President TredsIr-
er Wardman Park Hotel.
Second Vice President and
Treasurer Wardman Mort
gage & Discount Corporation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
Ezra Gould

President Washington Me-
chanbcs Savings Bank.
Treasurer Racquet Club. For
mer Vice President Mer.
chants Bank and Trust Co.
Former President Of Dupont
National B ank. Director
Wardman Mortgage G Dis
count Corporation.
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John Poole

President Federal American
National T6lr1k. Treasurer
Columbia Country Club. For
n1er International President
Rotary Club. Director Chesa-
peake & Potomac Telephone
GO: Director. Acacia Mutual
Life Association. Chairman
National Budget Committee
for d. c. Treasurer Y. M,
z. A. Director Wardman
Mortgage & Discount Cor
poration.
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West End Citizens.

Robert Dougan, of the Capital
Traction Company and editor Of
Behind the Pillow. will address the
West End Citizens Associations
at their meeting tonight in the
basement of Concordia Church,
Twentieth and G streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-25
Hon. Dan. Thew Wright

Former Justice u. S. SUI
preme Court of d. C. Gem
erGI Counsel Wardman Com
struction Co. General Coun-
sci 'Wardman Mortgage and
Discount Corporation. d.
rector WGrdnGn Mortgage 6
Discount Corporation.
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A Few Domestic
Quotations

bhIQUETS - Made from
Virginia Anthracite and 4
splendid substitute for an.
thractte. Ideal for domestic
use.
5 Tons or moro. $500 Der ton
4 Tons or less. $l3.25 Der ton
BLACK JEWELL lumpy
coal exceptionally free from
impurities-adapted for apt,
house and home use.
Tons or more. $7.lO per ton
I Tons or less. $7.S5 per ton
= Full llRes Of hlVh.srads
Anthracite for Immediate %.
livery.
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Thomas P. Bones

Vice President Wardman
Construction Co. Vice Presi-
dent Wardman Park Hotel.
First Vice President Ward
man Mortgage G. Discount
Corporation.
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w. Wallace ClliswelI

President Peoples Mutual
Benefit Insurance Co. Dr.
rector Wardman Mortgage &
Discount Corporation.
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Officers and
Directors
Harry Wardman

President Wardman Park
Hotel Co. President Ward
man Construction Co., build
ers of over 500 apartments
and 4,00a dwellings mi Wash
ington, d. C. President
Wardman Mortgage and Dis
count Corporation.