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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
MAIL FORT EXPLAINS
UNDEPWOOD'S STAND
ON PROHIBITION LAW
Light Wines And Beer Not
Favored By Alabama Sena-
tor, Americas Man Says
VOTED FOR ENFORCEMENT
Stands For Enforcement Of
Law AS This Stands, With
Constitution Supreme

Maj. James A. Fort, chairman Of
the Sumter County Underwood-for-
president club, today issued
formal statement setting forth Sen
ator Underwood's position as OPP
posed to the enactment of any lax
that would permit the legaEzing Of
light wines and beer in this coun-
try. The statement was issued;
Ma. Fort says, because Of interest
displayed in this issue Of the CAM
paign by a number Of Americas
ladies who have been misled to be-
lieve that Senator Underwood is a
"wet" in the common acceptance
Of that term
Senator Underwood's position
on the liquor position is best ex-
plained, said Major Fort, in his
own words Writing to Rev. w. T.
Crumpton, Baptist minister who is
known in his home state as the
head, heart and brains at the pro-
hibition movement in Alabama
captain Of the force, and superin.
tendent of the anti-saloon league,
Senator Underwood on July 81
1928, made himself clear on the is
sue of light wines and liquor in the
following communication: 1.-THE cry
that is being made in favor of light
wines and beer does not meet my
approval 1t misleads a good mar y
people, and is not attainable undH
my Interpretation Of the Constita-
ton.
with regard to Senator Under
woods support Of the Volstead act
and its enforcement, examination
Of the Congressional Record dis
closes that every appropriation bill
that has been presented to the SEN
ate providing funds for the enforce
ment of this prohibition law has
been supported and voted for hy
Senator Underwood.
There has been so. much san
about Senator Underwoods stand
on prohibition, so much that is mis-
leading and unfair in newspaper
headlines and elsewhere, that a de-
mite presentation and intelligent
examination Of the Underwood view
point and condition in this matter is
due.
Following an address by the Sena
tor before the legislature of Alaba-
ma last summer while that body
was in session, Rev. CrumptonC re-
ferred to above) seconded a motion
to make Senator Underwood Alaba-
mas candidate for the presidency
in the following words. winch he
(Senator Underwood declares fof
the enforcement of the Eighteenth
amendment in it's entirety, that sat
isfies me. ! second the motion tina.
ne be recognized as Alabama's
candidate for the presidency THIS
statement would indicate that Sen
ator Underwood is regarded by the
highest officials in the organized
anti-liquor forces Of his home state
as a friend Of prohibition and a
man to he trusted with the enforce
mcnt of the nations law against
the liquor traffic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
CITY ELECTION HERE
ATTRACTS FEW VOTERS

A city election held at the city
hail today attracted few voters,
with only eighteen ballots cast up
to early this afternoon The cleo
ton is fill vacancy caused by
the death Of the late J. w. Har-
ris, j., and Edgar Ship is the
only candidate His unanimous
election is, therefore, conceded,
this probably accounting for the ex-
tremely light vote cast
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
PRINCETON ALUMNI
GOING TO ATLANTA

AILANIA, Ca, March Big
preparations are now being made
in Atlanta to entertain the National
Alumni Association of Princentcn
University, which viii meet here
March 21, 22 and %. 1t probably
will be one of the largest and most
representative gatherings of college
men ever held in the South
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
new C0NFEssloN IS MADE m NEW YORK BOMB OUTRAGE
MADOO'S SON DEFENSE COUNSEL IN OIL CASE
ACTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN PRIMARY IS DEFENDED
EXPECT LARGE FRUIT
CROP IN so. GEORGIA

BROWNSVILLE, Ga, March s.
Fruit growers are looking forward
to exceptionally fine season and
good fruit crops here, all varieties
are expected 20 mature well. The
cold that injured vegetation in south
Georgia only had the effect of help
ing the fruit trees, as it put them
back so that they will be later in
bearing, it is said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
COOLIDGE TO OPPOSE
FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE

WASHINGTON. March 5-Presi-
dent Coolidge informed the Phillip
pine independence mission today
that in his opinion the time was not
yet come for the separation OF the
islands from the United states
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
EXPLORERS WILL TAKE
DESPERATE CHANCES
TO ADVANCE SCIENCE
VIII Use Light All-Metal Plane
Provisioned For Only Six
Days On Trip
NO LANDINGS TO BE MADE
Forced Landings May Mean
Death To All Those In Par
ty Making Attempt
NO LANDINGS TO BE MADE

NEW YORK. March 5. = (By
NEA Service determined to con
quer the elements which stumped
them before before, Captain Road
Amundsen, discoverer Of the South
Pole and North Pole-West Passage,
and Haakon H. Hammer, his part
ner, both explorers, are completing
final arrangements for another al
tempted flight across the North
Pole.
Accompanying them will be Lieu
tenant Ralph f. Dawson, Of the
United States Navy.
Early in the summer, there three
men and assistants will hop off
from Spitzbergen, $50 miles the
other side of the rolc, and viii
fly across it to the northern coast
of Alaska, 1900 miles away, land
ing at Wainwright or Point Bar
row.
If all goes well they may do it
with only one landing-at TIE
pole-for the Whale, their Dornicr
all metal plane, specially built for
this trip, will have flying radius
of 1900 miles.
But if something goes wrong,
they will have to take the chances
of the other martyrs of the Artic
and Anarctic-from Captain Scott
the Englishman, whose dead body
and rough notes told the tale OF
his attempt to reach the South
Pole, down to Captain Oscar Visit
ing, in command of the Maud which
can't get out of the Arctic ice for
seven years!
There will be no special landing
places, such as those proposed for
the dirigible Shenandoah, if ever it
flies to the pole. There will be
nothing for the Amun1sen-Hanl-
mer expedition but one plane, a
limited supply of fuel, provisions
for six days, and their own grit -
All for the sake of science.
Most of the time the men will be
flying over icy wastes of the polar
regions, sometimes over the clouds
pierced in places by the snow-cap-
red mountain peaks. Below them
may be ice, water, or mountains.
And if a landing is forced
Wen just have to take our
chances" said Hammer, as he sailed
for Europe and the North.
He has flown farther north than
any other man. He knows the con,
ditions there and the hazards. Yes
he has never lost is smile.
Last spring when no word came
from Amundsen, who was suppos-
ed to hop off on his flight from
Alaska to Spitzbergen, Hammer
formed an expedition to fly to his
rescue from the opposite direction.
Before he could start he learned
that Amundsen's plane had broken
down, and that the flight had to be
postponed for a year.
But the Call of the North was
too strong for Hammer.
He went ON with his flight. He
made 81 starts. On one be ca,,e
down within about 400 miles of the
pole But he wouldn't complete the
trip.
He didn't want to rob his partner
OF the glory of being the first to
fly across the North Pole
But this year." he says "wc
hope to do it together"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
SHOOTS SELF

MACON, Ga, March D. /. Il.
Melton, of this city, almost had his
foot torn off when a shot gun was
accidentally discharged and the load
entered his right ankle while chas-
ing away burglars who attempted
to enter his grocery stores
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
LONDON PRISONER
'C0NFESSE:S' PART
IN WALL ST. PLOT
Ralph Thursbers Story Being
Investigated By New York
Police Authorities
THIRTY PERSONS KILLED
Similar Inquiries In Past Have
All Proven Fruitless, Officers
Say
THIRTY PERSONS KILLEI

NEW YORK, March 5. -
Whatever hopes the New York
police had of solving the mys-
terry of the Wall Street explosion
through the reported confession
of Ralph Thurber, flickercd and
vanished today when they were
advised that Thurbcr was in the
San Quentin penitentiary of Cali
fornia when the explosion occur
red.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
COMMITTEE TO MAKE
REPORT ON MEASURE

WASHINGTON, March s.
House insnlar affairs committee de-
cided today to report on the bill Pho
yiding for Philippine independence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05

NEW YORK, March 5.-Contes-
sion of Ralpr Thurber, a prisoner III
London penitentiary, duplicating
himself and number of others in
the Wall street explosion of Septem-
Der, 1920, in which 80 persons lost
their lives and scores were injured,
today was the object of an intensive
inquiry by the police and district
attorneys office, which pointed out
however, that a number of similar
inquiries in the past had been fruit
less. ct
The message from London maze
.Fublic yesterday, quoted Thurber
as having said that all details Of the
plot and the uames of the conspna-
tors We're known to Rev. Herberl
Wilson, Of San Diego and Los An
geles. 1t was pointed out that vii
liam ]. Burns, head of the secret
service department, last year qucs-
toned Wilson and was satisfied
that he had no part in the crime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
WEATHER

For Georgia Showers this
afternoon and tonight; cooler in
north and west portion tonight
Thursday fair and cooler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-05
New York FIXTURES

FC Open High Low Close
Mar 2s.13l28.S4 8.39I2S.O0I2s.10
May e2S.43I28.75i28.s OI2S.22I28.41
July .27.S7i2S.2 POPS Ol2S.5727S5
Oct. Poll 1928 25.40I25.70I25.4O
Dec. ..2477I24.94I25.01 I24.85I24.9S
Americas strict middling 27 3-4c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
BISSO PROPERTIES
 ORDERED RETURNED
Seizure Alleged To Have Been
 Made Without Hearing

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. lS.-Return of all property of the Bisso interests seized yestreday by the government for alleged unpaid federal income taxes, was ordered today by Federal Judge Dawkins upon the allegation of counsel for the defendant that the seizure was unconstitutional in that the government had not given the Bissos a hearing on their claim for abatement of the taxes before the seizure. The government claims more than $1 ,5OO,O 900 in unpaid taxes and penalties.
 Physical pre9erties of seven of the eight concerns, owned by w. A. BissO and members of his family, were seized They included two fleets of harbOr and sea-going tugs and a coal company which specializes in bunkering steam ships.
 The court order contained an in junction restraining D. A. Lines, in ternal revenue collector, from further seizure until after a hearing Septem- Der 2, at which time the collector is ordered to show cause why the injunc- tioR shall not be made permanent. In the meantime the Bisso interests made bond in the sum of $1O,OO0,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
DAY AND HEATON BLAME PARTNER
 FOR FAILURE
Assets Estimated At ST. OOO,OOO And Liabili-
 ties At $1,7OO,0OO
tBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-The New York exchange firm of Day < Heaton was suspended from the exchange today for failure to meet obligations. A letter from the firm to the president ot the exchange said that the company's s troubles were due to the "defalcation and disappearance" of one of the part ners, George R. Christian.
 The firm, one of the oldest in the financial list. said in its letter:
 "On account of the dedication and disappearance of one of our partners, George R. Christian, and in view of the unknown amount of the loss we have sustained and for the protection of our customers and creditors, we hereby an- nOunce our inability to meet our obliga- tiOns."
 The firm letter was petitioned into involuntary bankruptcy by three credi- tors with claims aggregating $7O,OOO.
 Attached to the petition was a state ment admitting the insolvency of the partnership. No estimate of the as- sets or liabilities was given.
 Christian had been a member of the firm for twenty-eight years. The other partners said they had no knowledge of his whereabouts nor could they tell low much was involved in his allgeed defalca tion.
 Assets were unofficially estimated to be $1,0O0,00O with liabilities of ST. 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
MOUNT SHASTA
 CAVE-IN CAUSES CANYON COLLAPSE
Roar Marks Fall Of Walls For A Distance Of
 Eight Miles
(By Associated Press.)

DUNAMIER, Cal, Sept. 1S.-Ap- proximately fifteen acres of the southeastern section of the top of Mount Shasta caved in today, causing the col lapse of Mud creek canyon which has recently been overflowing with mud and rock. The walls of the canyon for a distance of eight miles crumbled with a terrific roar which was immediately followed by a great cloud of dust and volcanic ash that hung over the noun tain for several hours.
 As the dust cloud appeared to rise from the crater left by the cave-in per sons living at McCloud, Weed. Mount Shasta, and other places at the moun- tain base reached the alarming con cmsion that the ancient peak had burst into eruption. Many frightened per sons were on the point of exodus this afternoon and their alarm in many in stances had not been quieted tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
HAT BOX FIELD
 IS NIGHT STOP FOR GLOBE TOUR
Muskogee Greets Smiths Command With Great
 Din
lRy Associated Press. ]

HAT BOX FIELD MUSKOGEE, Okla, Sept. 1S.-The army around-the- world fliers landed at Hat Box field at 5 :22 p. m, central standard time. The Chicago piloted by Lieutenant Smith was the first to land, followed closely by the Boston II, piloted by Lieuten- ant Wade and the New Orleans with Nelson at the stick. The 340-mile hop from St. Joseph, Mo-, was made in three hours and 5 minutes.
 An advance plane piloted by Lieu tenant R. c. Moffatt, preceded the air Magellans. His appearance over the city was the signal for all whistles and sirens to shriek a welcome and as. the three planes appeared out of the north the immense crowd that packed the field burst into cheering. Hundreds of motorcar horns joined the din, which increased in volume as the planes banked, turning, for a landing.
 The din subsided as the planes taxied into a position near the hangars. Me chanics from the army service and at- tendants at Hat Box field were the first to greet the airmen.
 The fiers after leaving their planes entered motor cars and were driven around the field. The crowd, it's voice returning, burst into cheering that eclipsed their previous effort. The of- ficial party then left the field for a parade through the downtown section of MuskOgee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
CONSTRUCTION
 RECORDS BROKEN
 IN BIRMINGHAM
1924 To Date Shows 8 Per Cent Gain Over
 Year Ago |

Construction in Birmingham has in- creased 9S per cent during the eight months of 1924 over the corresponding period of 1923, according to figures made public Thursday by the F. W. Dodge Construction company. The in- crease in Birmingham was greater than any point in the state and amounted to a total of $1S,564,1 100 for the eight months. During August. construction .toralled $2,064. 300.
 The increase for August for the en- trie ktate was 8 per cent over July while 4ke increase over August of lsst gear was 123 per cent.
 In Alabama, contracts in August totalled $4.6S2, POO. Of this work, A Ter ceht was for public works and utilities, and 9 per cent for residen- &ial construction. Commercial construc- ton amounted to 14 per cent and in- volved $637 300.
 For the first eight months of the year construction in Alabama involved $3S, ,439, 900, q substantial increase over the corresponding period of last year.
 In Birmingham, the opinion is gen erally entertained that construction for 1924 will smash all previous records. According to builders, residential 'le- velopments in the Birmingham district have been phenominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
CHARLES r. MAYS
 DIES IN LA GRANGE

LA GRANGE. Ga, Sept. 1S.-(Spe- cial. )-Charles Forrest Mays, promi- nent young man of La Grange and the son of Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Mays, of Birmingham, Ala, died at the Dunson hospital Thursday afternoon at four o'clock, after an illness of twenty-one days with typhoid fever.
 Mir. Mays was 20 years old and held a position with the La Grange branch of the New England cotton mills. The funeral will be held at the home of his grandfather, c. B. Johnson, Friday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Spencer Tunnell, pastor of the First Baptist church, after which the body will be carried to West Point where it will be inferred in Uineview cemetery. Mir. Mays is survived by his parents, Mir. and Mrs A. w. Mays. of Birmingham, an aunt, Mrs. H. F. Booker, an uncle, Forrest c. Johnson, his grandfather, c. B. Johnson, all of La Grange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
TACTICS CHANGE AS c. o. ?. SEEKS
 FIELD VICTORY
By GEORGE WOOD Special to The Age-Herald)

NEW YORK, N. r., Sept. 1S.- VI Although both democratic and re-
 publican leaders deny the La Fol lette campaign has disturbed their strategy, it is no secret to those on the inside of both party council that the whole trend of the Coolidge fight against Davis has been changed in the past two weeks.
 Hereafter republicans will devote most of their attention to fighting to prevent Senator La Toilette from capturing enough electoral votes in the northewest to throw the result of the election into congress.
 Conversely, the democrats will be- gin an intensive drive to put New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Connecticut, Maryland and West Virginia in the Davis column in the belief that with the support of the solid south their candidates will be able to secure a majority in the electoral college.
 When Clem l.. Shaver, chairman of the democratic national commit tee, declared several days ago he believed the election would be deadlock if held at present, he stirred
 (Continued on page twO.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
NEWS FROM TODAY'S
 WANT ADS
Ali drug clerk wanted.

Ali drug clerk wanted. Third avenue investment for 1922 Dodge touring car for S3so $500 cash and $25 per month will buy new home in Woodlswn. 500 acre Florida farm with build ings, stock and equipment for sale on terms. acres in Shades Valley for S3.250. 1924 Chevrolet coupe with extras and new car guarantee, s665. New bungalow in South Highlands for only S750 down payment. Moving to Washington. will sacri- flee 2-story home near Country Club.
 Rough carpenters wanted Experienced clerk desires position in department store. Bill clerk wanted. Guaranteed hair waving and dyeing Cook wanted. Investment and home for only SS,OO0.
 owner must dispose of piano by first of October Man wanted who has his own truck to sell nut margarine willys- Knight touring car for $1.250.
 Property bringing Sto0 per month income for s6,000. Woodlawn bungalow, only $500 down.
 Ten rough painters wanted. Young lady steno -bookkeeper de- sires position Experienced stenographer wanted at once.
 Inside carpenters wanted. 1923 Ford roadster S125. Registered Jersey cattle for sale. Three farm land bargains. close in. Turn to pages IA and IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
Coolidge Aware Of De- bauch' Says Independ-
 ent In New York
tBy Assocaited Press. ]

NEW YORK. Sept. 1S.-Senator Robert M. La Toilette launched an off, fensiye in his campaign for the presi- dency with an address tonight to an audience which filled Madison Square Garden. scene of the recent democratic national convention. He spoke for one hour and half. the most part sticking to the prepared text in which he di- rected an assault against the candidates and policies of both of the old line par ties.
 When the independent candidate stepped on the platform-his first ap- pearance before an audience since he months ago-he was cheered for 15 minutes. As he directed thrusts at his opponents he repeatedly received the approbation of the crowd, half of which had paid fee to gain admission to the vast auditorium.
 Expects Election
 The hall rocked with cheers when Mir. La Toilette declared he expected to be elected and the mention of the name of his running mate, Senator Wheeler, of Montana, brought a wild burst of applause By the aid of loud speakers several thousands persons in park adjoining the auditorium heard Mir. La Follette's address.
 For an hour before the senator ar rived at the big auditorium, speeches were delivered in quick succession by Arthur Garfield Hayes. chairman of the Ia Toilette forces in New York; Mat thew Woll, vice president of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor; Representa- tive LaGuardia of New York, member of the republican insurgent block in the House during the last session
 Continued on page two.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
Throngs Roar Their Approual
 As c. o. P. Record Is Played
 By Both Dauis And La Toilette
14,000 Chicagoans Hear Democratic Plea For
 Personal Liberty
(By Assocaited Press. }

CHICAGO. Sept. 1S.-Responding to an ovation from a great crowd that greeted him here, John W. Davis, the democratic presidential nominee struck out here tonight against the Republican party with gloves off. He spoke to an audience of 14,000 in a pavilion in the stockyards district.
 He said he was willing to cast aside all issues and fight only on that of the record of the Republican party in the past three and a half years.
 Then Mir. Davis went into the record with terse phrase. Teapot Dome" was presented, and the crowd roared. Then Mir. Davis referred to the man who "rode at the head of the buccaneers, a man whom he said was no less a figure than the secretary of the interior himself"
 Mir. Davis then referred to "Doheny and his little black satchel," to the "lit- tie Green house in K street." and to Jess Smiths desk beside the desk of the attorney general" and Forbes, and the veterans bureau scandal also came in for attack.
 h Will Not Disparage Coolidge
 Reiterating that he had not and would not say anything in disparage- ment of "the present occupant of the White House." Mir. Davis again in- sisted that political parties must be held responsible for the act it places in power. He said the Republican party sought to escape from it's responsibility because new helmsman had come to the wheel of state.
 When Mir. Davis came to review the record of the Republican party on leg islative matters including the veto by President Coolidge of the bonus bill, the postal employees bill and his insistence on the Mellon tax reduction plen he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-19
LEDGER. BUILDING
 SOLD FOR $275, ,OOO
Coleman To Announce Future
 Disposition Shortly

Announcement as to the future dis. position of the Ledger building, First avenue and Twenty-first street, will be made within the next few days, Phares Coleman, who acted for outside inter ests n the purchase of the structure said Thursday. The property was sold Thursday by the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, representing the Earle estate, for $5,500 front foot, or an aggregate sum of $275.000
 The building is now occupied by the Alabama Power company, whose lease has another year to run. The power company will, however, remove a DOT tiOn of its force to their new warehouse within the next 30 days, to give room to the new owners.
 Reports that the building eventually may be enlarged is given credence by tG, fact that much of it's value lies in an extra strong foundation which will carry eleven more floors if necessary.
 The Ledger building was erected iu 1912 and use6 as the home of that news. paper until it consolidated with The Birmingham News.
 Negotiations for the transfer, the largest deal since the sale of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church property was handled by w. B. Houseal of the Houseal- Simons agency.