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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28
43 CLERKS Are
FIRED FROM DC.
TREASURY JOBS
Bureau Head Has Been Under
Constant Fire for ]. c.
Tactics.

Washington, d. c., June 28.-For-
ty-three colored employees in the Of
flee of the Register of the Treasury
will be discharged on June 80, next
They were officially notified to this
effect last Friday.
OF this number 3S are in the no.
torious Jim Grow section of the In
terest Coupon Division. which has
had Harley V. Speelman, the Regis
ter, under continuous fire from the
opponents of segregation. The other
five come from a minor Jim Grow Sec
tion.
No Funds.
A reduction in the white employees
will also be made, but 159 of them,
who are slated to go, have been given
employment in the bonus bureau of
the War Department. The others are
expected to be cared for similarly.
This number constitutes about so
per cent of the colored persons en-
gagged in clerical work in the Office
of the Treasury. There is a total of
119 colored employees, messengers,
charwomen and janitors included.
The reason for these dismissals is
given as the failure of Congress to
appropriate the necessary funds to
carry on this work in which these
clerks are engaged. 1t is claimed
that the appropriation for this work
was reduced by the sum of $2S0,000.
Representative Martin B. Madden,
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee. of the House, il blamed for
this reduction.
It is shown, however, that the
Commissioner of Public Debt testi-
fed before the committee on appro-
priations that the work in which
this division was engaged was so
nearly completed that he did not
think the estimate submitted for
that work was actually required.
Discrimination.
The colored clerks, who have been
notified of their dismissal, claim that
they were Disseminated against.
They charge that the officials of the
Registers office began notifying the
white employees in April last and gave
them application blanks to fill out
and file with the Civil Service Com
mission for transfer to some other
branch of the government service.
The colored clerks were" not noti-
fed until o'clock on the afternoon
of June 13. At that time they were
simply ordered to the office of A. j..
Leakin, chief of the division. who
notified them orally that their serv-
ices would no longer be required aft
er June 80.
Mr.. Speelman has been the object
of several bitter attacks because of
the segregation in force in this Of
fee. Beaver board walls completely
separate colored and white employees
engaged in the same work and on the
same floor. He claims, however. that
such walls were erected by the Dem
ocrats. Nevertheless, they have been
continued during his administration.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28

The Twin City Tennis club held
their regular meeting at the Y. w.
C. A. Wednesday evening. pr. Crump
presiding. The total number ofmem-
bers in the club Is 120. The initial
fee for membership is $3.50 and dues
are SO cents per month. The next
meeting will be held Wednesday eve
ming at Welcome hall on Harrington
avenue.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28

Mr.. o. C. Hall, 1877 st. Anthony
avenue, we'll known citizen and
churchman, was reelected District
Superintendent of Sunday Schools in
the Northwest Conference at the an
nual session held at Bethel A. M. E.
church in st. Paul last week. Being
thoroughly familiar with the broad
scope which this position embraces,
Mr.. Hall possesses all of the neces-
sary qualifications. Mr.. Hall is also
member of the board of directors
of the st. Paul Community Training
of Religious Education.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28

Miss Freda Alexander, who has
been spending some time In Denver.
Colo, arrived here Tuesday and is
the guest of Mrs. Chas. Saunders, 937
st. Anthony avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. James, 1905
25th avenue south. have moved TO
4044 Fourth avenue south.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28

Mrs. L. NJ. Spears. 470 Rice street.
entertained Thursday evening in hon.
or OF the Nay Brothers of Busby's
Minstrels. who appeared at the EN-
press theater.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28
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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-06-28

Miss G. A. Epps of st. Paul. Minn..
is the popular waitress at the Elks'
Home In Seattle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
.W0ODMEN VETERANS
ARE AWARDED MEDALS
ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE BE-
LONGED TO ORDER rs YEARS
GET DISTINCTION MARK.

AT meeting Thursday night of the
local camp of Woodmen of the World
fourteen silver veterans medals were
distributed to that many members of
the lodge who had been in the order
for more than rs years. Only five of
these veteran members were present
to receive the awards Those who re-
ceived medals were G. S. Crowell, viii
Barnes, Charles Martin, D. H. Ozier
and R. M. Stewart. ]. W. Peddy was
unable to be present to receive his
badge of service. A medal was also
received for the late F. M. McNulty,
the disposition of which is awaited
from the head camp. The other Wood
men who are entitled to this badge of
distinction and live in different sec
tons of the county will receive their
awards through the mail
Judge l.. C. Hoyl who would have
been among the list of veterans had
he not withdrawn his membership to
enter the ranks of the SpanishAmer-
lean war; made a short talk and pre-
sented the medals. Each of the old
timers said few words in response
to Judge Hoy1.
Six applications for membership
were read and approved, and with a
number of other applicants waiting it
was deemed advisable to have an mi
tiatory session at the next regular
meeting. About ten candidates will
ride the goat" at that time.
The Woodmen are having Home
Coming Campaign" and former mem
bers who have severed their connec-
ton with the lodge will be permitted
to reinstate themselves free OF charge
at the same rate, of insurance which
they were paying when they with
drew. The time in which this can be
done has been extended until Novem-
Der 1st.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
PEANUT CROP GOOD
IN TERRELL COUNTY
THE ESTIMATED YIELD is 1900
TONS. QUALITY is BETTER
THAN IN MANY YEARS.

Prospects for a good peanut crop
in Terrell county are unusually
promising with an estimated yield OF
1900 tons. Although practically the
same acreage was planted as in 1923
the yield will be one-third more than
last years crop, it is estimated.
Reports from all parts of the county
are to the effect that the nuts are
much fuller and of better quality than
in several years previous, and it is ex-
pected that the price this season will
be in excess of what was paid grow
ers in 1928.
A number of growers have already
gathered their peanuts, and others will
stack theirs in few days.
The peanut industry has grown
steadily, although slowly, in Terrell
county the past ten years. This prod
uct, formerly grown for feeding hogs,
now is in such demand that the en-
tire output is used for commercial
purposes. The little nut is ideally
adapted to the soil and climate of this
section, and with the demand increas-
ing yearly it is expected that the
acreage will be greatly increased an
other year.
The peanut finds a ready sale al
most everywhere, while its by-prod-
ucts are in constant demand Large
plants devote their entire attention to
manufacturing peanut products These
industries are all prospecting, and
thousands of foreigners have become
rich selling "pinders" in fve-cent bags.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
News and Personals From
Chamblisston Community
Rev. Inhnger Closes Revival at Mt.
Olive. Other Items of Interest.

|
Mr.. J. J. Roberts acted as master of
ceremonies at the Woodman burial at
Turkey creek last week, with Miss
! Catherine Roberts reading most inn
pressive1y "Woodcraft in Life and
Death" Miss Roberts held her audi
ence spellbound with her eloquence,
and the spirit Of W. o. w. was arous-
ed in the hearts of many by this noble
reading Mr.. Hinton Hart was the de-
/ ceased member, and his remains were
shipped from the government hospital
in Atlanta with Old Glory folded
about it.
The Preston Epworth League gave
program at the Methodist church
| here last Sunday evening, with Miss
/ Mamie Thornton as leader The sub
iect, Making a Decision and What
lit Means to U.s." was beautifully rem
dered. The call for able workers
dered. They left their footprints OF
good at Chamblisston ION the sands
OF time
A revival which aroused much in
terest was held last week at Mount
/ Olive church, with Rev. c. M. In
finger doing the preaching. The bap-
tismal ceremony took place Sunday
morning.
| Mr. and Mrs. Dock Bolton, Mrs.
U. A. Culpepper, Mr.. and Mrs George
Slocumb and Mr.. Gene Solcumb, Of
Columbus, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w c. Edwards.
Messrs. r. L. McGill, Chambliss
McGill and Misses Julia Belle McGill
and Lila Jones have been on visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Dickey IN
Gainesville, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickey after
spending some time with Mrs. Dick
Iey's parents, left for their home in
Gainesville Fla, a few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Allen, of Atlanta,
and Mr.. Merrill Allen, of GAINESVILLE,
have been pleasant guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. NJ J. Leverette. /,
Miss Eura Belle Bolton, state school
economies workers, spent her vacation
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Bolton.
Misses Ruth and Terrell Bolton
have gone to their work in Franklin,
N. c. and Cochran, Ga. schools, re-
spectively.
/ The school faculty for the next year
has been completed with Miss Daniel,
! OF Leslie, and Miss Pickett, Of Rich
land
Miss Clara Edwards left for Man
chester. where she will teach, after a
visit with homefolks.
: Mr. Marcus Edwards went over to
Americas Monday to see his brother
Crops are short owing to recent dry
weather.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
HAILED 100000
AND KILLED BUT ONE
,rurPAL RAILROAD REPORT
SHOWS THIS MAN FELL
FROM THE TRAIN.

r-.t.oer new all-steel coaches OF the
modern types are to be put into
nv ;os an the Central of Georgia rail-
" this month, according to a state
way s+ Contained in Talking Points" an
men, men, organization publication issued
in''9 1.ns;dent L. A. Downs. The publ
by ;an touches upon several phases OF
cal a.oad service, calling attention to
ral"G foct that railroad has only two
t I!r rc 70 sell transportation OF freight
.r nd passengers, and stresslng the FAC
anu F hat make for. efficient transporta-
Passenger Trains.
ME- Downs points to a record made
1,,,;no the first six months OF this
duln'9 Il which 98.1 per cent of the
yea n4rat passenger trains were on time.
G TTa tb;po desired above all things
Iu1 NJ Downs states, is the safety
els' ,bo ,0i passengers. Of 30,000,O0O pas
o. i,o ,pr carried during the past seven
s s(n9 there was only one fatality, this
I {o%,o the fault of the passenger, who
ie1 from the train.
Freight on Time.
In referring to freight transporta-
.on Mr. Downs declares that this is
.o nrod,ct not so visible to the public
d. thc passenger transportation. In a
az 1oriaw Of the first six months OF 1874,
t tSa president declares that of all the
thror 70 manifest trains 95 per cent
' un0'S on time. Of AZ large railroads in
tbe limited States the Central OF Geor-
o e;5 ranked third in its loss and dam
s S ratio to freight earnings, beng
o oS excelled by certain railroads
whose UIi3 traffic consisted mainly OF coal
Perishable Freight.
That a large portion OF the freight
n the Central Of Georgia consists OF
nerishable products, such as peaches
ppatermelons and cantaloupes, is point
cd ont bv the president. He deploreS
tbe tendency to blame freight rates
the tendency is to blame freight rates
ona1ity OF the commodity, its condi,
tion when it arrived at market and
the condition of the market when
Shipments are received.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
YEOMANS NEWS BRIEFS
AND PERSONAL MENTION
Happenings of the Week Gathered
For The News Readers.

Misses Ethel and Mamie Fillingame
have returned home after pleasant
visit to relatives and friends in Troy,
Brundidge and Tarentum, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crouch and
little daughter, Sara Frances, OF At
lanta have visited Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fillingame, jr.
Rev. H. L. Crumbley, one Of our
former pastors, preached at Sardis
church on Sunday and was heard by
a large and appreciated audience,
Mrs. John Fillingame, jr., and little
son, Homer Murray, have lett Tor
Atlanta to visit Mrs. George Crouch;
Several from around here attended
the barbecue at Richland, and all re-
port a good time. :,
Master Erie Christie had his tonslls
removed, and we are glad to note he
is doing nicely.
Get school cards at the Bank OF
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
Mrs. Gammage Called by
Death After Short Illness
Young Marion of Brentwood Was
Much Beloved by Everyone.


Mrs. E. C. Gammage died at her
home in Brentwood Monday morning,
August 25th after an illness of very
short duration.
Mrs. Gammage was born May 3,
1887, and she and Mr.. Gammage were
married six years ago. She was con
sistent member OF the Methodist
church for Is years; and was promi-
nent in religious and social circles.
The funeral was held from the
home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
Rev. ]. L. Hightower, assisted by Dr.
w. c. Lovett, officiating. Interment
followed in the New cemetery at
Brentwood
Besides her husband Mrs. Gammage
is survived by a son, Chappell junior,
aged 4 years; her mother, Mrs. I. w.
Cowart and Miss Elva Cowart, OF
Brentwood and her death has caused
tiers, Mrs. Ernest Barnes, Miss Ethel
Cowart and Miss Elva Cowart, OF
Brentwood, and Miss Daisie Cowart, OF
Macon, and four brothers, Walter
Cowart, of Birmingham, and Robert
Arch and Homer Cowart, OF Bron-
wood.
Mrs. Gammage was one OF the most
popular of the young matrons OF
Brentwood, and her death has caused
sadness in the entire town and sur
rounding community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

Get school cards at the Bank Of
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

two to become one will be $4.25. The
additional cost will be so cents for
the Ordinary for witnessing the aft
davit OF the person who applies for
the license, and $3.50 for the same Of
fetal for his certificate and sci.
Ordinary L. c. Hoyl announces that
these prices are now in effect. Judge
Hoyl wrote to Attorney General Ma
pier in reference to the matter, and
was advised that he is authorized to
collect fees as above stated for the part
he plays in effecting matrimonial un-
ions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
Administrator S Sale.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-By
virtue of the power given in the will
of J. M. Bridges, deceased, we will
sell before the court house door in
Dawson, Ga, between the legal hours
of sale, to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described real estate for cash,
to wit:
Three hundred and fifty acres of
land, located five miles from Dawson,
on the Dawson and Leesburg road.
Said sale to take place on the first
Tuesday in October, 1924. This the
End day of September, 1924.
J. w. BRIDGES AND R. H. JEN-
NINGS, Executors of the Estate of
]. NJ. Bridges, deceased. 9-2-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
New LalU Has Boosted The
Cost to Couples Getting Married

The citizen who hereafter surren-
derS to Cupid and decides to set his
sails in the matrimonial sea will find
it much more expensive to embark on
that voyage.
In fact, the legal cost has practically
been doubled, and the new law that
was passed on the last night of the
recent session of the legislature is re-
sponsible for the high cost of mar
riage in the future.
Heretofore a marriage license has
cost $225, and hereafter the expense
of obtaining credentials authorizing
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
Carl. MELTON NOW WITH
SOUTHERN COTTON OIL co
Takes the Position of Cashier and
Travelling Representative.

Mr.. Carl Melton, who for the past
several years has devoted his time
to farming, is now connected with the
Southern Cotton Oil Co. Mr.. Melton
has assumed the duties of cashier and
travelling representative of that flrm,
filling the vacancy made by the resig-
nation of Mr.. c. D. Grimes, who be
came assistant cashier in the City Ma
tional bank.
Mr.. Melton is well-known and pop
uIar throughout the county, and his
connection with the oil mill will be
welcomed by his many friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
TOM OXFORD ENTERTAINS
FRIENDS WITH BARBECUE
About One Hundred Guests Enjoyed
Sumptuous Spread Thursday.

About one hundred relatives and
friends enjoyed a sumptuous spread at
the country home OF Mr.. j T. Oxford
on Thursday. The main item OF the
menu was delightful barbecue. Be-
sides the cue there was chicken pie,
sandwiches, iced tea and cake on the
long table beneath large oak trees
near the house.
Guests from Dawson report that the
affair was most enjoyable, and that
the viands served were unexcelled in
quality and quantity.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
THE BAND WILL GIVE
A PUBLIC CONCERT
WILL PLAY AT INTERSECTION
OF MAIN AND LEE STREETS
THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING.

The band will give public concert
tonight at the corner of Main and Lee
streets The music will range from
popular airs of the day to classical Sc
lections.
A feature of the program will be
Echoes" a well-known overture, very
difficult but which has been mastered
by the band. This selection has been
played in public only once, to small
crowd
A large crowd will, no doubt, be
out to hear the boys play.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-04
Question of Federal Appropriation for Subsidy
to State Governments
By CALVIN COOLIDGE, President United States.

have given thought question federal subsidies
state governments Federal appropriations for such subsidies
wide field They afford ample precedent for unlimited expansion
however, that the financial program the Chief Execu-
tive does contemplate expansion of these subsidies My policy not
predcaed alone the drain which these subsidies make the national
treasury. This of itself is sufficient concern.
But fearful that this broadening Of the field government
vties detrimental both the government and the
nments Efficiency of federal operations impaired their
enlarged Efficiency of the impaired they ren-
quish and the federal government Responsibilities which
rghtfully theirs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12
Who'll Be Elected? Watch the Stars Straw Vote

tho poll. All that Is necessary to do
is TO clip the ballot from the paper.
fill Il out and mail It to the Straw
Vote Editor OF The Star.
YOUR NAME WILL NOT BE
PUBLISHED. but 1t must be on the
ballot.
The total number OF ballots re,
ceived up to noon. daily. will be pub.
lished in The star OF that date. The
vote win close at midnight. satur.
day. February 20, and the complete
vote will be announced on Monday.
February rs. tho day before the pr.
marles.
Is there any interest in the may.
orally race Arc Seattle voters con.
cofned over the political situation?
Tho Stars straw vote should tell.
Fill out tho ballo, here today. and
watch The Star daily for the totals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12

mont one way or another. political
wiseacrcs confess that they are az
sea as TO the outcome.
So indeeisive 10 the outlook that
even the betting gentry are laying
rather low. Political bets are few
and far between.
Among those that have been made
Brown seems 20 be a slight favori,e.
as Brown money is all that Is in
sight. Even money is offered that
Brown wins. even money is offered
that Erickson beats Lundin. and even
money on other bets Is offered that
Lundin will not get past the pr.
marics.
Arc the betting gentry right in
their prcdictions7
Only such a poll as The star pro.
poses TO take will tell.
Every voting man ana woman In
Seattle Is urged TO cast ballot in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12

THE STAR today inaugurates n
J. straw vote" on the Seattle may
crafty situation. 20 settle the thou
aard and one arguments that are
Going on daily In cigar stores. barber
sbops and in corner conferences ovr
these questions:
who will be seattie's next mayor7
which OF the three mayoralty can
d,da,cs will be eliminated in the pri.
maries February zs?
Has Doc Brown made good?
Not in years has there been such
a variance Of political opinion az to
tho outcome OF a campaign 81 there
IL this year among the men who are
supposed 70 be lin the know"
with the women's vote, with vari-
Gus things that have como up In nnu.
nicipai affairs in the past few
months likely to swing public sent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12
MAN BEATEN BY
COP SUES CITY
Seeks S7,100 for Alleged
Matchmaking

As an oufgrowth OF the arrest OF
Julius Davcrso. "a. $50 goth ave. s..
last Wednesday morning by Patrol.
man George Fuller. a suit 70 recover
damages for personal injury. humilia-
ton and physician'H fees, totallng
sT.10o. was started in superior court
Tuesday. according TO announcement
OF Elmon l.. wienir. attorney for tho
plaintiff. The city Of Seattle IL
named as defendant.
The suit claims that Daverso sus-
tanned a broken nose. biackcned eye
and lesser injuries when bruially as
saulicd by Fuller az Fifth ave. and
Pike st.. on the morning Of the ar
rest, and that the young man gave
the officer no provocation for such
action.
'Davcrso was driving slowly home
in his car. with a young lady at the
time. and was not exceeding the
speed limit" Wlenir said Tuesday.
"A police prowler car came along
Pike 81. at such an excessive rate Of
speed that both the police driver and
Diverse turned into Fifth ave. and
narrowly avoided n collision.
The police car stopped and Fuller
leaped out and. in the presence OF
Turn 10 Page ). Column 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12
Coolidge Man Director
of Standard Oil Bank

NTAsHINGToN, Feb. 1.-THE
w senate Teapot Dome oil
lease investigating committee
was today in possession Of evil
dence connecting silas II.
Strawn. republican. Of Chicago.
with a standard oil hank. strawn
Is one OF President Coolidge's
special counsel named TO prose
cute oil leasing cases.
Strawn told committee men,
bers yesterday in executive ses-
sion. il was learned. he was a
director OF the First National
bank OF Chicago.
Edward Z. Brown. vice prcsi.
dent OF the bank, today told the
committee his bank handled H.
nanccs OF the Standard Oil com.
pany OF Indiana and was in fact
known as "the Standard Oil
hank"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-12
Danish Prince Is
Welded to Heiress

OTTAWA. Ont. Feb. Zone Of
Canada's most wealthy families was
Joined 20 the royal house OF Den.
mark Monday afternoon when Miss
Lois Booth wed Prince Erik OF Den.
mark, first cousin OF King Christian.
here. Hundreds OF guests from Can
ada. the United States and Europe.
attended.
According 20 Danish custom. Prince
viadomar was best man 10 his son.
Congratulatory MESSAGES were re-
ccivcd from the members of Danish
and British royalty.
The bride IS the granddaughter Of
John r. Booth. multi.millionaire
lumber baron.