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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
WILL mount GALL0VS
TO PAY PENALTY At
8 O. CLOCK TODAY
Faint Hope Looms That Re-
spite May Be Secured While
Sanity Is Examined
PRISONER STILL COMPOSED
Only When Praying With Min
ister in Cell Did Doomed
Man Become Emotional

ATLANTA, May 23.-James B.
Satterfield will go to thegallowA
this afternoon at O'clock unless
Governor Walker intervenes.
Satterfield's counsel early today
was on his way to see the governor
at Cochran, Ca, to ask respite
until the governor can examine
new evidence claimed to have been
just uncovered.
Just before noon it became
known that a train upon which
Governor Walker and counsel for
Satterfield is both passengers due
to arrive here at o'clock this af-
ternoon.
It was to afford the governor
opportunity to grant request for
the appointment of lunacy COM
mission that Sheriff Lowry fixed
the time for Satterfield's execution
at o'clock.
The condemned man maintained
his characteristic composur9
throughout today. except wher
praying with a minister who called
upon him in the death cell this morn
Continued on Page g.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
M'ADOO CARRIES
TENNESSEES "a

NASHVILLE, May 29.-Tennos-
sees "a delegates to the national
Democratic convention were III
structed after a tumultuous session
of the Democratic state convention
here late Thursday to cast their
ballots for William G. McAdoo for
the presidential nomination. The
vote was 1900 to TAB IL for an
instructed delegation.
The 5000 delegates attending the
convention were thrown into such g
turmoil over the question of instrac
ton or administration that United
States Senator Mcclellan was called
upon to speak. He pleaded for calm
debate and suggested that the roll
call be ordered at once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
SPRING CLEANING ON:
WHY WATER is MUDDY.
All Reservoirs, Pipes and Sup
ply Sources Have Been Given
Thorough Scrubbing

The spring cleaning season in
Americas has struck the municipal
water plant Everything there is
being given a thorough scrubbing.
That's why the water you get
from hydrants is slightly discolored.
The discoloration is one of those
annoyances incident to properly
safeguarding the health Of the com
munity and is wholly unavoidable.
Every once in while this must be
done, and the incident annoyance
is just as distasteful to the water
department authorities as to the
public in general.
The big reservoirs at the plant are
now being re-filled after being
scrubbed and cleaned throughout,
and the water supply lines leading
from the city's springs northeast of
Americus to the plant are being
emptied and cleaned. The spring
settling basins have already been
cleansed and just as soon as the lit
tie discoIoration disappears con-
sumers will again receive a pure and
clean water supply, it is stated 10
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
DR.. MELTON SPEAKER
AT WINDER SCHOOL

WINDER, May 23.-Dr. w. F..
Mellon, head of the English dc
partment Of Emory university vii!
deliver the baccaiaureate address
at the graduating exercises of the
Wnder High school Tuesday night.
The commencement program will
begin Friday night with play CIV
en- by the junior class.
The sermon viii be delivered Sun
day by Rev. J. C. Blackburn, pas
tor Of the Presbyterian church, of
Toccoa. Monday viii be class night
for seniors, a. sslgs =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
GREAT CROWD Waits
To HEAR FATE OF.
EVELYN SUE RICKNER
Woman On Trial For Murder
Bases Hope For Release On
Insanity Plea
HUSBAND SHOT TO DEATH
Expected That Case WiIl Be
Placed in Hands of Admission
jury Late Today

ANNISTON, Ala, May 23.-An-
other great crowd thronged the
government building ~here today
when arguments were resumed IN
the trial of Mrs. Evelyn Sue Rick
ner, charged with murder in con-
nection with the murder of her
husband The woman's husband,
Lieutenant James C. Rickner, sta
toned at Camp McClelland, and
prominent in army circles here, was
shot to death in their home in the
officers quarters there during
June O. last year
1t is expected that the case will
20 into The hands of the jury late
today, and verdict may be returns
ed within a short time.
Assistant District Attorney jim
Smith, in opening the arguments
for the prosecution, indicated that
the government would ask the ex-
IRENE penalty for the crime. He
opened his remarks with The asser-
ton that, although this was a wo-
man on trial, she Should be treat
ed on exactly the same basis as
nan.
"While the South has always
held women III the highest esteem
and respect, still Rickner did what
any other man would have done
when he found he did not love her
any more" he declared. He went
into a scathing arraignment of
Mrs. Rickner's conduct and plead
ed for conviction.
The defense will seek the pris-
oner's acquittal on the ground of
emotional insanity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
POULTRY CAR WILL
EXTEND TERRITORY
South Georgia Furnishing Many
Fowls Now For Shipment to
Consuming Centers

VALDOSTA, May 23.-The next
trip of the Georgia & Florida rail-
way poultry car will be made over
the four branch lines of the road,
commencing next Monday. The car
will start form Statesboro at 8
O'Clock on that morning and will.
then cover The entire twenty eight
stations on the branches completing
the trip. at Tennille, on Wednesday,
May 20. The following week the
car will come back on the main line
and start at Madison and proceed OH
the usual schedule, a part OF which
is arranged on SPECIAL trains in order
to cover the territory in satisfac
tory manner for the sellers. The last
trip over the main line resulted in
the car winding up with total Of
eight thousand pounds of chickens.
for which cash was paid to the rails
ers at each station. 1t is estimated
that more than three thousand dol
lars changed hands on this trip
alone. People along the road en-
gagged in poultry raising FIND the car
a very convenient method Of selling
chickens and they are all enthusi-
astic over the growing importance
of the business. The car is operat-
ed under the general supervision of
the state bureau of markets, and j.
A. Kelley, of Atlanta, is the buyer.
The last car load Of chickens was
shipped to New York, for sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
ARMY TRACTORS AND
TRUCKS GO TO STATES

ATLANTA, May pa good use
is to be made of / 800 army tractors
and 1000 trucks that now are lying
idle. was pointed out here today
by highway officials. Under the
provisions Of bill reported favor
ably from the House Military AT
fairs committee, these tractors aad
trucks are to be allotted 70 the states
that have inaugurated road-building
programs, for use in highway con
struction. The action of the COM
mittee was taken, it was claimed,
after the War Department had re-
fused to allow the use Of the ma
chimes by states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
MACON MILL TO GUILD
MODERN MILL VILLAGE

MACON, May 23.-The Batson-
Cook Co., Of. Chattanooga, Tenn,
has been awarded the contract for
building 35 houses for the Bibb
Manufacturing company in Payne
Village. The total cost will be $685.
900. The cost per home will lie
$3.50. The improvement is one Of
many being made by the concern in
mill properties here and elsewhere
in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
HANCOCK FARMERS
LINE UP IN FIGHT

SPARTA, May 29.-Farmers of
Hancock county are falling in line
with the boil weevil campaign
which has been inaugurated by
County Agent S. D. Truitt and spon-
sored by the Hancock County Boos-
ters' club. All information needed
for spreading the poison has been
given farmers in circular form.
County wide meetings will be held
next Friday night and an expert on
weeyil control will speak at each
place. The county is expected to
raise at least double last years
output, -,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
Kidnapped Boy Murdered
By Degenerate Captors
WITT AND GOLDBERG
KILLED In CRASH

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss, May
23.-Harry Witt, Of Memphis,
and Nathan Goldberg, of Tam
pa, were instantly killed near
here today. The accident oc-
cured when a car in which
they were riding overturned at
a sharp curve in the road on the
outskirts of Holly Springs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
TO MOdifv
Bonus Measure
Senator Walsh Sponsors Move
ment to Change Method of
Payment in Interest of
Economy

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Ths
first move to modify the 4-day old
bonus law was made here today.
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Massa-
crusetts is leading the movement
and has introduced an amendment
substituting cash payments for in
suranee upon the same per diem
basis as contained in the bill.
He estimates that the govern
ment will be saved fully a billion
dollars in the change is approved by
congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
HIXON COMMIT TEE TO
DISTRIBUTE POIS O
TO FARMERS At COST
Simple Plan Evolved For Hans
ding Material Means Low
Cost to Final Consumers
FIRST CAR NOW COMING
VIII Be Here and Being Un-
loaded Early Saturday-How
to Secure Poison Supplies

Final arrangements have been
made to secure an unlimited SUP
ply of calcium arsenate for distrib-
ution at cost among Sumter county
farmers, the first car of which will
reach Americas before daylight Sat
urday. The first distribution Of
this weevil poison probably will be
made early Saturday morning.
The price per pound to the far
mer without any other charge OF
any kind is 10 cents a pound flat.
This price is not to be increased
by the addition of either freight or
hauling charges and represents the
exact cost Of the material to the
Steering committee of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, which organiza-
ton is backing the campaigns
against the weevil.
The poison is being purchased
from the Dow Chemical company of
Midland, Mich, the first two cars
Of a twenty-five car order filed and
accepted this morning, being ship
ped today from the company's At
lanta agency. Other shipments will
be made either direct from MIDI
land, or from more conveniently To-
Gated agencies Of the chemical
concern. There will be no differ
ence in price, however distant the
shipping point may be.
The contract Of the Steering com
mittee provides that there shall be
furnished continuous supplies as re-
quired by the committee in lots Of
six cars each, and the committee
plans to keep the poison en- route
just as fast as the supply here is
diminished in the least. Chan White,
Americas agent of the Central of
Georgia railroad, was in confer
ence this morning with Judge
James A. Hixon, Of the Steering
committee, when plans were de-
vised to expedite handling Of the
two cars now en- route mere from
Atlanta. The numbers of these cars
have been telegraphed back 20 At
lanta, and high officials Of the
Central have given assurance that
no delay will be tolerated in hand
ling the shipment.
Just as soon as the car reaches
Americas orders have been issued
by Agent White to have it placed
in the rear of the warehouse Of
Harold Brothers, who will function
as distributing agents for the Steer
ing Committee. All of the poison
sold in the county will be distrIb-
uted direct to the farmer from the
Harold warehouse on Cotton ave-
nue., and a simple system has baen
evolved to prevent errors in distrib-
ution. This system contemplated the
sale of the poison upon a certificate
basis solely. None will be furn7
ished upon any other basis, it is an
nounced by the committee.
The exact manner IN which the
poison is to be made available is as
follows: ANY farmer or other res
ident who desires asupply Of CALI
eium arsenate must first make ap-
plication therefor IN Secretary
Henry Everett of the Chamber Of
Commerce in the offices of that
organization at the Office. Resi-
dents Of Sumter county win be
given first preference in the dis
tribution of the posion, but resi-
dents of adjoining counties will be
furnished supplies whenever there
exists a supply more than sufficient
Continued on Page Five.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
ALLIGATOR KILLED
ON COLUMBUS STREET

COLUMBUS, May 23.-An alH-
gator thirty-nine inches in length
was shot and killed on the river
bank at the foot of Broad street
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
by James Evans, 15-year-old youth.
The boy spied the alligator on TIE
ground about three feet from the
water and with 80 calibre rifle,
killed it.
The alligator was viewed by a
numbed of persons in the loves
part of the city yesterday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
VILLAGE SCHOOL MA M
is SLAIN AND BURIED
Posses Searching Woods For
Murder of Miss Gerrish, 10,
Shot to Death

AMHERST, Ma, May 23.-Po5-
ses are searching the woods for the
slayer Of Miss Louise Gerrish, 10,
village school teacher, whose body
was found in a shallow grave in a
pasture. Seven buckshot wounds
were found in her breast
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.Satterfield is Still Composed as Fatal Hour NedrS
GIRL is KIDNAPPED
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

CHICAGO, May 23.-The ab-
duction of Miss Nellie Taylor,
10 years or age, an English
girl, during broad daylight in
front of her uncle's home here
Thursday afternoon is the sub
ject of a searching police in
vestigat;on here today. The
young woman, who is pretty,
was pushed, screaming, into an
automobile by three men who
escaped with their victim in a
waiting car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
SENATE co N NIT TEE
To DISPOSE PROPOSAL.
TO ENTER INTO COURT
Agreement Reached Among
Members of Body Consider
ing Proposals Today
MEMBERS ARE AGREED
Favorable Report Expected to
Result in Composite Plans
Being Presented
WASHINGTON, May 28. = A

WASHINGTON, May %. = An
agreement was reached today by
the Senate Foreign Relation COM
mittee to finally dispose tomorrow
of the several propositions before
it dealing with American adher-
ence to the League of Nations
world court. This decision is ac-
cepted by most of the members Of
the committee as assuring. a favor
able report on a composite plan
under which this country will be-
come a member Of the court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
EVENING PRAYER AT
CALVARY CHURCH

Evening prayer will be said in
Calvary church tonight at 7;30
o'clock, Rl~l r. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
How and When to Poison the Weevil

Here's the plan advocated by Dr. R. DeLoach c. aness
and George Marshall Follow this plan they say and you'll
make normal crop.
Poison Immediately before the FIRST squares form, as
few tiny forms appear.
2-Poison again FIVE days after the first poisoning.
3-Poison again FIVE days after the second poisoning
4-Pck up squares after second poisoning ahead Of cu
tvation, and pick up squares second time Immediately
blooms appear, ahead of cultivation.
SIN the early fall destroy stalks. Amy method for
destroying is satisfactory except burning.
j. A. HIXoN Chairman Weevil Committee.
GEORGE o. MARSHALL, County AGENT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23

CHICAGO, May 23.-Au police
and detectives here were put to
tracing kidnapers and murderers
of Robert Franks, IA, the son of
Jacob Franks, millionaire watch
manufacturer, early today.
The body of the boy was found
in culvert murdered before his
father could pay $4,000 ransom
demanded by telephone and let
ter
Rewards of $4,000 are offered
by the father of the boy and a
Chicago newspaper.
Coroner and Physician Springer
declared definitely today that the
boy was the victim of a crime OF
degeneracy. He did not state,
however, what he believed to be
the exact cause of his death.
The boy, according to police, and
a series of instructive letters to
the boys parents from the kidnap-
ers, was seized as he left a boys
school en- route to his home yes
terday afternoon
Jacob Franks and members of
his family waited all day at their
home for further word from the
Continued on Page Two.)
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Robert Franks Put to Death
AS Parents Waited Instruc-
ton AS to Ransom Payment

CHICAGO, May %. = Clues
leading both to sources of high
culture and to degeneraey mys-
titled police authorities engaged
today in solving the kidnapping
murder and attempt at ransom
of Robert Franks, IA, son of
Jacob Franks, a Chicago million
aire manufacturer.
Evidence thus far unearthed
shows that Franks started to
walk three blocks to his home
late Wednesday after having UNI
pired a baseball game and was
not seen again until his body was
found nude and bruised under a
cuivert several miles away
Police and coroners office at
taches said today that while
there was evidence that a degen-
crate had attacked the boy, the
coroner himself asserted that roi
son apparently had caused his
death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-23
W.T. TILED
w LA 4 TEN

For Georgia-Fair tonight; warm
er extreme north portion Saturday
unsettled; followed by local show
eS and thunderstorms.
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New York Futures

&c. Open High Low Close
Jan. 25.O0I24. 10 l25. 1924 .79l25.06
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Oct. 25. 97l25.S1i26.1 0l25.77I25.e7
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Americas strict nliddling 29c.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-19
NATIONAL LEAGuE

New York. T. St Louis 2. Boston. 5;
Chicago, 4. Detroit. o; Philadelphia. g.
Washington. g. Cleveland. 4.
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SWIM MEET At
|. A. c. MAY g
Fischer Announces EIimi-
nation A, A. u. Event.

Hugo Fischer, physical director of
the Indianapolis Athletic Club, an
nounced today the I. A. c. would
stage the elimination try-Outs to
select the representatives of the In
diana Kentucky a. A U. in the div
ing events of the OlympiCs finals
try-outs in a special meet at the
club May 2S. The Olympics finals
try-outs will be at the Broad Ripple
pool, June ), and Z.
Lawrence Bass, representing the
I. A. c., Celeste Coryn, unattached,
and Frank Hudson, Willis Greene
and Ward Fowler Of the Hoosier A.
c. will participate in the ehnina-
ton try-outs.
In addition to the try-outs the club
will have several championship
events for both men and women
and there will be special diving ex
hibitions by some Of the contestants
for berths on the United States team
who are in the city training for the
Broad Ripple tourney.
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theirs. Nash. Richardson. Two-bsse hits
ey, Stricken. Bases on balls--Boston 6,
veland s. Hit by pitcher-Brouthers
Knight and Jones
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RECORDS FALL IN
COLLEGE TOURNEY
Jones, De Pauw and Doc
little, Butler Are Stars,
b. Times SDeciGI

BIZ Times special
RICHMOND. Ind, May 19.-But-
Ter College Won a rather easy vic
tory in the state college track and
field meet at Earlham Saturday
with a score Of 6O11. Wabash was
second with 44l2 De PAW third
with "a, Earlham fourth with %.
y. A. G. L. fifth with >, Rose Poly.
1-3. Oakland City, 4.
Four records fell with DooHttle Of
Butler and Jones of De Paw
providing the rills. Buffers great
distance runner went the mile in
4:35 Is. which clipped a second off
the State mark and ran the two
mile race in 10:00.1. which also was
better than the previous mark.
Jones of De Paw went 70 feet.
.11I[ inches in the pole vault and
broad juumed % feet. "A inches.
Griggs of Butler and Jones Of De
PAW tied for high scoring honors,
each annexing fifteen points. Griggs
won the gold medal by a flip of the
coin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-19
Big Leagues

AJAX FLACK, Cardinal out
lWII fielder, doubled in the ninth
u inning Sunday and drove IN
the two runs that beat the Braves,
to 4.
Marberry let the Browns down
with two hits in eight innings. but
he blew up for the four runs in the
ninth and the Washington Senators
lost, to 3.
Bob Shawkey scattered seven hits
over nine innings and the Yanks
beat the Cleveland Indians. to 0.
Brooklyn knocked Donohue out Of
the box in the eighth inning Sun
day and scored three runs, but the
Reds won. to 4, and went into a
tie for first place
Homers by Holke and Sand, two
triples, double and a single scored
SIX runs in the second inning and
gave the Pills an 8-to-5 victory over
the Cubs.
The Red Sox knocked Cole out of
the box in the seventh inning and
scored three runs that beat the
Tigers, 5 to 4, Sunday.
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An1ateu1" Tips
SAYS BILL KILLEFER,
Manager Chicago Cubs.

.iWFl Y experience as a catcher has
:lVII taught me that the mere re
- ceiving and throwing the ball
are Identical.
Usually around the catcher's judg-
ment revolves the ball game. 1t is
impossible to estimate the important
part he plays in a teams success.
To become a star big Lacquer a
catcher must take his work Sc
riously, study the mannerisms of the
stars, proht by advice and observa-
ton and then put into execution the
knowledge so gained.
Study your batters. Rate your
pitcher TO meet existing conditions.
Keep your manager advised as to
the way your pitcher is working.
Make sure your pitcher gets the
proper sign. Watch your outfield.
In other words. the star catcher
usually directs a major portion Of
the play.
Never get careless in directing the
play, for regardless of the score,
there IS always a chance to win.
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snapped in Michigan City when
the Frenchmen arrived there a
few days ago.
Carpenter is a war veteran and
he has a great following Of we'll
wishers though he probably Will
be on the short end" when he
spars with Gibbons.
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/ Right at the start Black Gold was
interfered with by Saude on Braca-
| dale and c. Ponce on Diogenes. Then
again near the five-furlong post
| Black Gold was forced back in wha.
appeared TO be an unavoidable jam
/ These mishaps would have taken the
heart out Of an ordinary horse-but
Black Gold is not ordinary.
He Had the Stamina
He overcame these difficulties.
much to the surprise Of experienced
horsemen who viewed the race and
who thought the small colt could
not stand such Interference and have
| the stamina left to dash down the
stretch. Jockey Mooney rode a fine
race.
Under all these circumstances
Black Cold won. which makes his
showing the more remarkable. Ev.
cry one is willing to give the thor
oughbred credit.
Jockey Sande left for the East
Saturday and he took a ten.day sus-
pension with him.
AltawoOd Does Well
Next to Black Gold, Altawood ran
he most impressive race. This colt
was forced back in the early run
ming and showed a remarkable drive
down the stretch to finish in fourth
place
ChilhowIe ran good race and re
ceived much support from race fans
| from the Blue Grass region.
1t is reported that all Of the
-horoughtreds came out of the race
IN good shape.
The prices paid in the mutuels on
the Derby were as follows: Black
| Gold-$5.5), $40. $4.40. Chllhowie-
1920. $3.50 Beau Butler-$470.
The attendance at the Derby was
announced as 80, 900.
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|. U. GRAPPLERS COMING
College Mat Stars to See Reynolds
and DE Bolt Wrestle.

Ralph Wilson and Omar Held. In
diana University grapplers who are
20 go to New York to the final try
outs for the Olympic games, are to
he the guests of the Indianapolis
Athletic Club at the program to be
ftaged at the club next Friday
night, when Jack Reynolds and
John De Bolt will meet in the wind
up of the card.
Reports from Bloomington indi-
cate that a large number Of fans
who remember Reynolds splendid
work as coach of the university's
mat squad. also are expecting to be
present to witness the contest here.