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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
COMMISSIONER KILBURN
VISITOR IN AMERICUS

Lew ]. Kilburn, member of the
Industrial Commission of Georgia,
was a visitor in Americas Thursday
night, stopping over her for the
night with friends. Commissioners
Kilburn, who was long resident
of Macon and has been a member
of the industrial commission since
its creation, was en- route to Balm
bridge, where he heard today an
important workman's compensation
case. 81 have never visited AM
CIRCUS before" he said while here,
"and l just wantd to stop over and
see what l have been told is ore
of the best towns in South Gcor-
gia. You have a splendid hotel
here, and crops about Americas
seem to be in splendid condition. If
a good cotton yield means anything
here, / see prosperity ahead for
Americas and Sumter county peo-
ple.p ok m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
DEPARTMENT PREPARED
FOR QUICK ASSEMBLY.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-De-
Tense Day dawned with the war de-
partment prepared for a quick a.
sembly at the close Of today Of re-
ports from the nine corps area COM
manders over the country who are
the key to the nations decentral-
lied defense system that is to be-
subjected TO its first trial.
Orders long ago distributed re-
quire quick preliminary reports
from all sections Of the country,
and summarizing the results Of the
test in accordance with pre-ar-
ranged schedule information de-
sired will be transmitted to Wash
'ington for recapitulation and an
nouncement. The national results
will be made known by department
officials after these reports have
been brought together and their
general totals computed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
WINNERS INCREASE
MARGIN ON RETURNS
Consultations Reaching Atlanta
to Make No Change in Pub
lished Primary Results

ATLANTA Sept. 12.-Returns
being sent in to the Democratic
state executive committe from
county committees following CON
solidation of Wednesdays primary
vote are increasing the margin Of
victory for United States Senator
William j. Harris, Commissioner Of
Agriculture ]. ]. Brown, o. r. Ben
nett, for public service commission
er, and Fort E. Land for state SUI
perintendent of education. The
same returns indicate the re-nomi-
nation of James D. Price for the
public service commission and the
nomination of John w. Clark to
succeed C. E. McGregor as pension
commissioner. Returns from the
primary as consolidated will be re-
ported to the state convention at
Macon on October 9Th by the state
executive committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
WOMEN VOTERS To
1' STAGE CAMPAIGN .
Meeting at Courthouse Today
Decides to Expand Member
ship League of Voters

Americas chapter League of We
men Voters met at the courthouse
here this morning, with fifteen mem
bers present. Mrs. H. 0. Jones,
president Of the chapter, presided.
The report of Mrs. Henry Clay,
secretary Of the chapter was read
and received. This informed the
members of the QUESTIONABLE sub
mitted to candidates for solicitor
general in the Wednesday primary,
and presented to the members .
review of the financial affairs Of
the chapter,
Mrs. f. L. Cato was elected vice
president of the chapter, and it Was
resolved by those present to stage
Immediately a drive for new mem
bers. This campaign will be cor
Quoted upon the "block plan" Mrs,
Clay said, with committees assigned
to obtain members in each block te
be solicited. 1t is hoped that this
campaign will result in a material
increase in the membership, there
by increasing the usefulness Of the
League.
Following this ladies present
formally approved the following
declaration of purpose, policy,
principles, not politics" and pro
gram, as those of the Americas
Chapter, League of Women Voters.
Principles, not politics'-why
the constant cry of dirty politics?
Because we fiddle while Rome
burns! So long as we allow small
group of self-interested politicians
to control our elections, our very
homes will be at stake. The wei
fare of our children depends upon
clean politics. Every woman an
intelligent voter and then can poll
tics be dirty?
"Program-1, The League Of
fers opportunities for disinterested
bipartisan education through citi-
zenship schools, Institutes, classes,
forums and discussions groups, bull
letins and educational material of
great variety, and it issues UNI
biased information about parties,
candidates and measures.
-. 1t stimulates activity in pub
lie affairs, particularly registering
and voting at every election, AID
interest in efficient government.
SO. It instructs voters in the ma
chinery Of elections but does not
tell them for whom to vote.
"A. 1t affords women an oppor-
tunity to work for wisely consider
ed legislation on matters for which
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
Mass Meeting Unanimously
Favors 100000 Bond Issue
Pavernents Deteriorating Rapid
" and Greatest Salvage Can
Be Effected Now, Engi-
neers State

A bond issue to the extent Of
100000 to be used to re-pave the
business center of Americas was
unanimously endorsed by the mass
meeting of citizens at the city hall
last night.
Evan Mathis presided during the
meeting, being called to the chair
by Mayor Poole. Cobb Miner act
ed as secretary, and the sentiment
of those present was thai something
must be done Immediately relative
to re-paving here.
After calling the meeting to
order, Mayor Poole read a state
men of the city's financial condl-
tion at the SUGGESTION of Chairman
Mathis. This statement showed
that the city now has constitu-
tional bonding ability Of $158,532,
based upon existing property
values. That is to say, in addition
to the $223,00O in bonds which the
city now has outstanding there re-
mains an available bonded credit
Of $158,532 which has not beer
taken advantage of by the municipal
authorities. 1t was stated IN this
connection that one of the bond is
sues now outstanding viii become
due and be paid off during 1927
funds for this purpose being secur-
ed through existing tax levies, which
have been calculated to provide
necessary cash for their retirement
by maturity date.
Frank Sheffield president OF the
Bank of Commerce was first speak
or following Mayor Poole, upon his
inquiry, Charles Wheatley, city
engineer, gave the approximate area
necessary to be re-paved. together
with the cost of repairs Immediate
ly imperative and the estimated
cost of replacement, allowing for q
reasonable salvage of wood block
paving material.
According to Charles Wheatley's
figures, there exists total wood
{ Continued on Page Four)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
M'GINTY TO PREACH
At CENTRAL BAPTIST
Distinguished Mercer University
Man VIII Fill Pulpit for Rev.
Milo Massey

Announcement was authorizea
this morning of the coming to Am
CIRCUS Sunday of DR.. McGinty, who
will conduct services IN Central
Baptist church. Due to the illness
of Rev. Milo H. Massey, who is re-
covering from a tonsil operation
he will be unable to preach.
DIR. McGinty, who is a distin-
guished Mercer University man,
coming here direct from that in
stitution, is described as a speaker
pf unusual ability and attractive
manner, and members of Central
Baptist congregation are anxious to
have a large congregation hear
him. Both the morning and even
ing services Sunday will be con-
Quoted by DR.. McGinty the even
ing service beginning promptly at
$3.50 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
BYRNES COMEDIES
DEFEAT BY BLEASE
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Picturesque Political Character
Has Twice Been Governor
Already of Palmetto State
DEFEATED STRONG MAN
Congressman Had Represented
District in Congress During
Past Twenty Years

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. IL. =
Coleman Livingston Blease, twice
governor of South Carolina, and
conceded to be the most picturesque
political leader in the state since
"Pitchfork" Ben Tillman, will be
this states junior senator during the
next six years.
James +. Byrnes, representative
in congress from the Second South
Carolina district, during the past
IA years today issued statement
conceding his defeat tin what is
said to have been the closest sena-
toriaI race in this state in the past
20 years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
NEW HAMSHIRE TOURISTS
VISITING NEAR AMERICUS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence BagIey,
Of Warner, N. H., who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George W..
BaEley and other relatives near De-
Soto, were in Americas today. Mr.
and Mrs. Bagley are en- route from
their summer home at Warner to
New Smyrna, Fla, where they have
spent their winters during a num-
bor of years past. The trip from
Warner to DeSoto was made by
Mr. and Mrs. Bagley in their car
in four days, with brief stops en-
route, an dafter a stay of few
more days here they plan to pro-
coed to Florida for the winter sea-
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
MACON LINE TO USE
ONE-MAN STREET CARS

MACON, Sept. Petition of
the Macon Railway and Light Cora
pany to City Council for permission
to convert their remainding fifteen
cars into one man cars, was grant
ed by City Council last night. The
petition was granted, however, on
the condition that when traffic was
heavy, the company will put two
men on the cars during the rush
hour.
The committee on railways and
public saftey, recommending that
the petition be granted, suggested
that it be within the province of the
city authorities to decide when the
traffic was sufficiently heavy to put
two men on the cars and additional
service inauguratedgme sFjt..s1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

SHANGHAI, Sept. 12..-Chekiang
forces defending Shanghai and oper
ating on the west front have cap
tured the town of hing, thereby
compelling the Kiangsu army in
that sector to fall back toward
Chang Chow.
At the headquarters Of the Che
kiang troops at Lungwh it was an.
nounced today that two battalions
comprising approximately 1900 men
of the Kiangsu army, lad surren-
dered 2 miles south of lping. The
troops surrendering comprises the
major portion of the forces defend
ing the town.
1t was said also that delega-
tion of townspeople from LungWha
waited upon the Chekiang con-
mander petitioning him not to use
artillery in effecting the capture of
hing and assuring him the town
was waiting to welcome the Che
kiang army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
DELEGATES NAMED
TO STATE MEETING

Delegates who will represent
Sumter county at and during the
State Democratic convention in Ma
con next month, were annouced to-
day as follows:
Delegates.-George w. Riley, A..
E. Hines, Frank Harold, DR.. B. T.
Wise, N. A. Ray. w. W. Dykes,
Mrs. H. o. Jones and Mrs. S. II.
Mckee; alternates, G. w. Israel,
Cobb Summerford, Ross Dean, F..
C. Lane, T. 0. Marshall, B. f. Eas-
terlin, Mrs. Henry Clay and Miss
Sarah Cobb.
These delegates will go to Ma
con Wednesday, October 9Th ana
will participate with other dele
gates from throughout the state in
the formal ratification of results
secured in Wednesdays primary. 1t
Is expected that members of the
delegation will go from here in
cars, going early in the morning
and returning home the same af-
ternoon, following adjournment OF
the convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
AUTHORITIES WARN
AGAINST BURGLARS

Christy's Trained Wild Animal
Show will be in Americas Saturda 7
and police authorities here are pre-
pairing to protect householders
against depredations of hangers
on" who sometimes trail circus Dr.
CARNATIONS. The warming given to
day by Chief Bragg and Sheriff
Harvey is to be on the lookout,
''Tell the ladies to lock their doors
carefully when they go away from
home,' said Chief Bragg. Gotten
when a circus comes to Americas
we have an epidemic of sneak thiev-
ing.
81 don't want to be misunder-
stood" continued the genial chief.
Il know the circus authorities d.
their best to prevent these light
fingered gentry following their
shows about. And it isn't always
strangers who commit their thefts.
Sometimes the thief may be an Ami
CIRCUS crook who takes advantages
of the presence of the circus to do
some devilment. So l say to the
householders here to keep a close
watch and be sure and lock up the
doors when houses are left alone.
''The police are going to do their
part, an dive are hoping for full CO.
operation on the part of residents.
If everybody will watch carefully,
perhaps, serious losses may be pre-
vented"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
ANERICUS MEN AGREE
To LOSE SHOO FLY
Harmonious Meeting With Sea-
board Officials Results in
Mutual Understanding

A number of citizens of Am.eri-
Gus met this morning with repre-
sentatives of the Seaboard Air Line
for the purpose of discussing with
them changes in the schedules of
the Seaboard affecting Americas.
Representing the Seaboard were
w. L. Stanley, vice-president; E.
C. Bagwell, superintendent of the
Alabama division of the Seaboard,
Trainmaster Dutton and CONNER
cial Agent Calhoun. Representing
the citizens and the Chamber of
Commerce were between 25 and 80
citizens. +
Mr. Stanley speaking for the Sea-
board, requested that the citizens
of Americas agree to the discon-
tinuance of the SAL. train known
as the "Shoo Fly" Mr.. Stanley
exhibited the S. A. L. records which
showed the extremely light traf-
fic on this train, amounting to
something like only one passenger
day coming into Americas from
nearby points. he said that good
roads and automobiles were I'M
doubtedly the cause of the falling
off in local travel. He gave certain
figures which showed the loss en-
tailed by his road in maintaining
this schedule.
Mr.. Stanley was most emphatic
in his declaration that the Seaboard
Continued on Page Fivel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
FRANKS SLAYERS TO
BEGIN MANUAL LABOR
SATURDAY At JOLIET
First Day Of Lifers at Illinois
Penitentiary Spent in Defense
Day Exercises
BOTH IN NARROW ESCAPE
Only Drivers Calm Nerve
Saved Car Transporting
Them to Joliet From Wreck

STATE F'ENITENTIARY. Joliet,
Ills, Sept. IL - After their first
night in prison spent in Solitary"
court here, "Dickie Loeb and
Babe" Leopold today faced their
first day of life imprisonment. Both
prisoners viii begin doing man.
ual labor in one of the prison fac
tories here. Today both attended
the Defense day exercises to be held
in the penitentiary, and at which
all prisoners with good behavior
records wer permitted to be pres
ent.
En- route here, the two prisoners
who killed 14-year-old Robert
Franks for a thrill, narrowly missed
possible death on their motor trip
to prison last night, the climax of
their separation from society for the
remainder of their natural life.
In the center of a five car con-
voy, travelling about 35 miles an
hour, the ear containing the two
boys suddenly was seen to swerve
abruptly to the right into an en-
bankment.
The brakes on the car ahead of
the boys had burned and stuck,
brinpinp IL Ia an immediate stoY
To avoid smashing into it, the driv-
er Of the Leopold-Loeb car gam
bled with death to the principals Of
the drama and steered at a right an
gle into the rails and ties.
The boys were unhurt, though
badly Jared.
To the drivers GOODNESS and
judgment many officers of the par
ty attributed the aversion of a more
serious result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
FELTON'S MAJORITY
OVER PACE WAS IS
Official Figures Show Macon
County Man Winner in So
licitOr's Race by Close Vote

Official figures on the solicitors
race received in Americas today
show julie F'elton's majority over
Stephen Pace was SO. Stewart,
Webster and Sumter counties were
carried by Pace, and FELTON, was
the victor in Lee, Schley and Ma
con, these counties constituting the
judicial circuit. The popular vote
in the circuit is the deciding fac
tor in this race, county unit votes
not being considered.
Official figures on this race in
theseveral counties are announced
TODAY as follows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

Majorities shown by these fig
ures in the several counties are
as follows: Lee county, FELTON,,
l42; Schley county, FELTON,, a.;
Macon county, FELTON,, 1857; Stew
art county, Pace, III; Webster
county, Face, Az; Sumter county,
Pace, 1917
Conceding the election Of FELTON,
early today, Pace gave the follow
ing statement for publication:
4 prize so highly the devoted and
untiring efforts of my friends that
defeat is Of small consequence: it
often does a man good. To my
friends, and to every one who evil
denced their confidence by support
ing my candidacy, shall always
be deeply grateful. I trust I can
some day be some real service to
my county in return for the splen-
did support accorded me in this
election" vi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
DISASTROUS TYPH0ON
SWEEPS OVER JAPAN.
70 PERSONS ARE DEAD
Southwestern Coast Country is
Scene of Latest Disaster
Sustained by Nippon
VICTIMS UNDER DEBRIS
Falling Houses Snuff Out Lives
of Residents Without Warn
ing of Danger

TOXIC, Sept. 12- (By Asso-
ciated Press.) Twenty persons
were killed by inilfiAs received to-
day when a disastrous typhoon
swept the southwestern coast of ia
pan, dealing death and destruction
in its wake.
All of the fatalities, according to
reports received in Tokia this after
non, resulted from residents being
pinned beneath the debris of fall
ing houses. There was no warning
of impending danger, and the vic
TINS had no opportunity to escape.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
PERSHING TO RETIRE
At MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
Special Order Issued By Presi-
dent Coolidge to Take Form
of General Announcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Gen-
eral John j. Pershing will be re-
tired from active army service at
midnight tonight, under orders IS
sued and personally signed today
by President Coolidge in his capaci-
ty as commander-in-chief of tne
army and navy.
Such an order is only issued i'll
the case of the retirement of mill
tary officers with the full rank of
general and will take the form of
a general announcement to the
army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
FIRST ASH-P|T FIRE
FALL SEASON TODAY
Fire Chief Macarthur Asps Peo-
pie to Prepare Before Start
ing Usual Winter Fires

The first ash-pit fire of the fall
season occurred today at the home
of Capt. G. Lester Williams, on
West Church street. Damage done
was inconsiderable, Fire Chief Nc
Arthur Stated this afternoon.
In this connection, the fire CHIEF,
called attention to the necessity for
cleaning out\an ash-pits and fire
hazards generally upon premises IN
Americas. Next week." he said,
"we plan to begin inspection
rounds. and it is hoped that it will
not be necessary to make cases
against householders, as we are re
CURED to do wherever removable
fire hazards are found"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
THIRTEEN HI Nd RED.
MEN OF KIANGSU ARMY.
REPORTED CAPTURED.
Chekiang Forces Defending
Shanghai Force Back Attack
ers and Occupy lining
LUNGWHA TO SURRENDER
Delegation From Town Asks
Chekiang Command Not to
Use Artillery at Thing

PEKlNG, Sept. IL - (By As
scciated Press.) - DR.. w. w.
Yen, former foreign minister,
was today elected premier of
China, succeeding Sun Pao-Chi,
whose cabinet resigned July 2,
last.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

WEATHER = Showers tonight
and Saturday; cooler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
SPOT COTTON MARKET

Thursdays receipts .--- .277 bales
Seasons receipts .s..-s6864 bales
Strict middling -sa..-s.-......- Fl cents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
NEW YORK FUTURES

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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-12-18

Mrs, G. G, Warmbrud Of Neihart
writes US that DR.. Jackman and Lou
Argent were hosts at a dinner party
at the Taylor Cafe in N0ihart Monday
evening The evening was concluded
BY an address from the doctor relat-
ing to the civic affairs Of the city and
the future development Of It and the
surrounding country. The DOCTORS
object was tie formation Of a Com
mercial club with the object Of adver-
Using the industries and possibilities
Of Neihart. The invited guests at the
dinner were Messrs F. Heath, G. @.
Warmbrod J. J. Stewart, r. r. Por-
ter, R. G. Trip, d. Dickinson, T
Faller, W. Wampler and II. Bailey.
John K. Nelson and son drove to
town yesterday after numerous
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-12-18

n. N. Browning always hAE
second hand Fords for sale. Ad
Miss Alice Nordquist, daughtss q
Mr. and Mrs. Augusta Nordquisk o.
Arlington, win be numbered arnong
the contingent Of students who viii
arrive home Saturday from the State
Normal college Of Dillon for the hol-
iday season.
Beefnning Jan. 5, 1926, Attorney
Leo c. Graybin will be n charge Of
the Great Falls Office Of Graybin q
Graybin, at 40s Ford Bldg, on Non
days. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. and
at the Belt office on Thursdays, Fri-
days and Saturdays.--Adv. (1-e)
Dance after the basketball game
Friday. The receipts will be used 20
defray the expenses Of three boys to
the vocational meeting at Bozeman.
0. d. Olson arose Tuesday naoxn-
ing, stuck his nose outside Of the door,
took one whiff OF the Arctic breezes
and saying softly to himself. .sThmfsa
no place for my wife's husband, holsd
up for the rest Of the day.
The election OF officers Of the Amer
lean Legion has been postponed until
the January meeting. The Legion
viii have charge Of the distriDution
Of Christmas packages for the ElAs, /
Rotarians and Family Welfare ASSOC
citation.
Bert Ward Of Armington spent q
few hours in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Depew came to
town through the cold yesterday to
do some Christmas shopping.
Gus. Johnson and family visited at
Geyser last week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mat LeselI and Mrs.
c. w. Walters attended the dance at |
Stockett last Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nisula passed
through Belt Saturday night on their.l
way to Stockett from the Silver Dyke. !
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Pilgeram mo-
Eored to Great Falls Thursday 10 sAeF,. !
Roy johnson Of Tiger Butte came /
o Belt Tuesday. He states that IL
vas -s6 at his place Monday night. t
lie returned home Wednesday, after
loon. III
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Balm
I Great Falls at the Columbus hos. y
ital on Tuesday, twin sons.
The little son Of Leo c. Graybiil is B
nicely from bis recent IN y
ess. His mother and he are IN Great e
'alIs where MIR. GraybilI visited them 8
Wednesday, evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill were in
'wn on business Wednesday. III
w. Z. House was in after a load OF
applies yesterday.
Mrs. John visocan and children
'ent the week end IN Belt visiting -
n sister-in-law. Mrs. Eva Carr.
Mrs. Grover Alternately is spending
few days in Belt visiting friends.
err home is at Raynesford.