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Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
BIG DEVIL FISH IS
 TAKEN FROM TRAPS

ANACORTES, May 31-With tenta- cles fourteen feet long and a body IS inches across, hooked beak and eyes as big and wide as cows devil fish was hooked on Cypress reef by fisher men yesterday and hauled into the boat, where it had to be shot before the tentacles would release tackle they had seized. The fish was dispatched to Seattle this morning, where it is said to find a ready sale to Chinese.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Standard Oil Co.
 Breaks Drill Stem

Hjalmar Evans, the we'll known merchant of Kanatak who arrived in Seward yesterday on the steamship Starr, states that the Standard Oil Company drilling at Kanatak is tied up with a broken drill stem, but that everything looks good at the Oil City. MT. Evans is very enthusiastic over the prospects for a good summer in the oil camp.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Steamship Starr
 Arriues in Port

The steamship Starr arrived in port yesterday afternoon, completing her first trip to Bristol Bay for the 1924 season. Passengers on the Starr ar irving in port were L. D. Henderson, from Bristol Bay; MT. Mcintosh, the sheepman from Unalaska, Miss Prls- ella Robinson, teacher of the San nak school, and others.
 Mrs. Alyce Anderson, teacher of the Naknek school, returned as far as Seldovia on the Starr.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Rockefeller Giues
 Million 10 France
 10 Repair Damages

PARIS, May 31.-John D. Rocke- feller. jr., will place at the disposal of the Franco-American committee one million dollars to be used to re- construct the roof of the Rheims cathedral, destroyed by the Germans, and to restore and beautify the foun- tains in the gardens at Versailles and and Fontainbleaux.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Joe Boyer Winner
 Indianapolis Races

INDIANAPOLIS, May 31.-Joe Boy CT, driving as relief piloted L. L. Crum's eight cylinder speedster to victory in the twelfth annual 800 mile auto handicap at the Indianapolis motor speedway.
 Corum, an Indianapolis man, sur rendered his car to Boyer after he had driven PIP miles.
 Earl Cooper was second, Jimmie Murphy was third.
 Time: five hours, five minutes.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR MEN
 DROPPED FROM RECORDS

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 31- Several widely known men were off department of justice rolls as $1 a year secret service men when Attor- ney General Stone took office last month, but the last of them has been separated from the service.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Proctor and Wife
 In from St. Paul Isl,

A. H. Proctor and wife arrived in Seward yesterday on the steamship Starr. MT. Proctor for the past 20 years has been in charge of pelagic operations on St. Paul and St. George islands in the Pribylofs but has re- signed his position and is returning to the States to live.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Missionaries Taken
 By Chinese Bandits

PEKING, May 31.-Chinese bandits captured Rex Ray, missionary of the Southern Baptist convention with headquarters at Richmond, Va, and Dr. H. G. Miller, a Christian Alliance missionary of New York, while they were heading a rescue party to the relief of the American Christian AL liance mission at Kewilin.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Gaston B. Means Is
 On Witness Stand

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Gaston B. Means told the Senate committee to- day that he received from Jess w. Smith in 1922, certain documents pur- porting to show that Secretary Mel lon agreed to issue a batch of whisky withdrawal permits in return for a sum of money which was to go to- ward payment of the defct in the Republican National committee treas lIrY
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Enuland InterVenes

LONDON, May 31-The British gov ernment has instructed the minister at Picking to make the strongest pos sible representations to the Chinese government in order to effect the re lease of four missionaries, two of them Englishmen, captured by Chi nese pirates near Cheu Ping.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
American Federation
 Warns Trade Unions
 Against Third Party

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The American Federation Of Labor warn ed all trade unions to have noth- ing to do with the St. Paul third party convention which Gompers de- clares is directed from Moscow.
 The St Paul convention will en- dorse La Follett for the presidency.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Linotype Operators Post st-lntelligencer
 Co Out on Strike

SEATTLE, May 31.-The Post In telligencer linotype operators and printers went out on strike tonight the management having refused to sign the new scale which calls for $50 for day work and $9.25 for night work with a seven hour day.
 The PostIntelligencer came out as usual this morning the product of non-union printers.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Italians May Recall
 Ambassador Caetiy,i

ROME, May 31.-The recall of Am bassador Caetani, of Italy, from the United States because of the passage of the new immigration law, is under consideration today. Italy is greatly incensed over the terms of the act.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Key Pittman Bill
 Passed by Senate

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Sen ate passed the Pittman bill directing the Treasury Department to purchase fourteen and half million ounces of silver at dollar an ounce.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

 Gable tn Operation

SEATTLE, May 31.-The Seattle Ketchikan unit of the new Alaska ca ble is in regular operation. The first message was sent over the line at 3:3O yesterday afternoon.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
WATER SHUT OFF TONIGHT

Water will be shut off tonight at 11:30 o'clock on the mains on Fourth and Fifth streets, including the Ho- tel Van Glider, Bank of Seward and Hartman Bank buildings.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31
Japanese Protest
 Handed to Hughes

WASHINGTON, May 31,-Ambassa- dor Hanihara delivered today to Sec retary Hughes the protest made by the Japanese government against the exclusion provisions of the new i'm migration act
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Japa- nese protest against the new immi grafton law reached the Japanese em- bassy heit today. Because of it's great length some time will be re- quired to decode it before it is hand ed to the State Department.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

Dwight w. Morrow, of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, international bank CTS, who has been unofficially desig- mated by financial experts as the man J. F. Morgan would suggest as finan- cial American adviser to Germany in the reparations negotiations. During these negotiations, which will get the Dawes plan under way, German loan has been floated in the United States which will go to stabalize the mark.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-31

NOTICE TO LIGHT PATRONS The power will be off Sunday from 500 a. m. to 800 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
CAR VICTIM
STILL Unidentified

ATLANTA, June 19.-An ulii-
Identified white man, about 35 year.
of age, thought to be either l. A,
Powell or w. j. Powell, whose At
lanta address is said to be 907 Lee
street, was fatally injured in an ac-
cident Tuesday afternoon at Lee
street and Campbellton road, whcl
struck by a street car.
Varying accounts as to how h
was hurt were heard by police,
whose investigation of the TRAGEDY
has not been completed,
One report was that Powell was
waiting beside the street car track,
and that when an inbound car
manned by a crew whose identity
has not been learned, approached,
the man became confused ara
stepped into the path Of the car.
The injured man never regained
consciousness after being struck. A
Grady hospital ambulance, driven
by H. H. King, made a record run,
but loss Of blood, together with Sc
we're internal injuries, brought on
death within few minutes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
Boosters Party Spend About An
Hour Here and Take Lunch
con Al Windsor Hotel
ARE HEADED BY SAUSsY
Other Prominent Savannah
Business Men Also Included
in Personnel of Party

Approximately a hundred Sa-
yannah business men and bankers
headed by Gordon Saussy, promin
ent cotton factor there. invaded
Americas at noon today and spent
an hour or more mingling wrl
business men here. The party con-
stitute the Savannah Get-Acquaiut-
ed Tour" now making a swing
around the circle in this part c1
Georgia, and every line of wholesale
business there has at least one rep
rcsentative included within its per
sonnet.
Accompanying the party is the
United States Marine Band from
Paris Island, which furnished music
throughout the period Of their stay
in Americas, their presence lending
an especially lively note TO the &C
casion as a whole.
At noon the members Of the par
ty were guests at luncheon at the
Windsor, with number of Ameri-
Gus business men attending. w. w.
Dykes presided at this luncheon, at
which the invocation was delivered
by Rev. james B. Lawrence, rector
of Calvary, with the address OF
welcome by Stephen Pace, state
senator from this district. Others
present in the welcoming party
here:
j. E. Hightowor, f. I. Carswell,
Nathan Murray, Frank Lanier, F. p.
Harold, C. C. Hawkins, w. r. Lane,
L. G. Council, Steve Pace, G. w.
Riley, Frank Sheffield, w. L. Eng
fish, W. A. Joyner, w. w. Dykes,
Jas w. Lott, c. J. Clark, w. Fred
Smith. G. C. Webb. Geo. o. Mar.
CONTINUED on Page lTwo.l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
ARTISTS To AID IN
! ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Mrs. Holt, Miss StalIings, Mrs.
Maynard and Mrs. Sheffield
to Assist Sunday

Preparations are going forward
for the concert by the community
orchestra and assisting artists next
Sunday afternoon. The program
is to begin promptly at three
o'clock and will probably be com
pleted in time to cause no inter
ference with the Pickern evangelis-
teal tent meeting. Among those
who are expected to have a part
in the program are Mrs. Hamilton
Holt, Miss Susan Stallings, Mrs. W.
Il. Maynard, Frank Sheffield, Jr.,
and others. No admission viii be
charged ana no hats are to be
passed at this time. The final re-
hearsal of the orchestra is seize
duled for Friday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
LT.-GOVERNOR is
SHAVED IN CHAIR

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 10
The Rhode Island senate was still in
session Wednesday afternoon with
no prospects Of either republican or
democrats giving in for recess.
The body has been in session since
yesterday afternoon, when repub
licans and democrats fought on the
floor. Lieutenant Governor Toupin
was on the rostrum today. H. had
not left his chair since he took it
yesterday. Police were on guard
20 prevent further disturbances.
The session continuing at noon.
A barber was summoned to shave
the lieutenant governor in his chair,
which he had not left since the sen
ate convened at 2:05 o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
At The end of twenty-four hours
continuous session, the filibuster
of the democrats was unbroken. The
democrats said they were prepared
to stay until the end of the weel;
if the condition of the lieutenant
governor permitted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
GARRET BROTHERS MUST
SERVE TERM IN PRISON

WYTHEVILLE, Va, June 10
The state court of appeals in SEES
sion here has refused writ of error
to Larkin G. Garrett and Robert O..
Garrett, under sentence to four and
five years respectively in the state
penitentiary for shooting to death
the Rev. Edward Sylvester Pierce
in front of the Baptist parsonage At
Cumberland Courthouse on June S
1928.
The courts decision, handed
down yesterday, means that the
brothers, leaders in political affairs
in the state and prominent in fin
.ancial circles in their community,
viii begin their sentence next Tues
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
MCDOWELL CASE MAY
GO TO JURY DURING
AF TEPNOON OR NIGHT
Defense Has Finished introduce
ton of Evidence and State
Began Rebuttal
FRAUD IS NOW CHARGED
Boy Attempted to Create Inn
preston He Was Insane at
Time Of Crime, Says Witness

CLEARWATER, June 10
That Frank Mcdowell, on trial here
for the second time in two weeks on
the charge Of numbering his mother
has practiced fraud in efforts to
create the impression that he was IN
sane at the time he killed his moth
er and father was the substance OF
testimony Of DR.. J. T. Bowen,
Clearwater physician, placed on the
witness stand in rebuttal of testi-
mony Of aLenists for the defense
The defense rested their case at
11:14 a. m, and the state began
The introduction of rebuttal wit
ncsses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
Glass Reunion At Tea
Room Last Night Was
Delightful Occasion
Fifteen Members of Class Of '94
Present to Enjoy Unusual Oc-
caslon Here
DELIGHTFUL HOUR SPENT
Boys and Girls of Long Ago
Discuss Old Times Most En-
joyably At Banquet

Should auld acquaintance he
forgot and never brought to minds
The question was answered in The
negative by fifteen members of the
"class of o." who gathered at tIS
Tea Room last evening evening for
a reunion, after having spent a
delightful hour together on the
grounds Of the old Furlow school
in the afternoon. 1t has been so long
since the boys" and girls had
seen each other-some of them
that introduction seemed almost
necessary but after looking closely
into each others faces, they finally
saw again in the dignified fathers
and mothers (and even grandmoth-
ersD the former class. mates, who
had SO taxed the patience of Prof.
Mathis as he vainly successfully
tried to make plains the problems
of geometry in the old school days.
Besides the fifteen members
present there were messages of
greeting from former teachers and
class mates who could not be pres
emit except in spirit. 1t was an un-
usual pleasure to have present two
former teachers-Prof J. E. Mathis
who acted as postmaster, and
Miss Rebecca Cowles, known-and
therefore loved, by more former pu-
pils-than any instructor in the
state, perhaps. The toast Of our ab-
sentees was given by Nell Morgan
who also gave a sketch of the absent
members so far as possible, and
brought affectionate greetings from
many of them, also from two of the
eteachers. Mrs. E. G. Miller (Miss
2l4aura Brown Mrs. ]. NJ. Cannon,
miss Ruth Brown; The abs Mt
members Of the Gloss sending greet
ings were Belle Lanier Baker, Susie
Lingo Priest, Roland Harper Glenn
Dodson Roslind Royal Galway
Florence Hollis Hand and Chff
Prince.
Harold Davenport offered an af-
fectionate tost to our teachers,
Prof Mathis and Miss Rebecca,
which was followed by warm ex-
pressions of appreciation from 9th.
ers. For these two teachers who
still retain their places of affec-
ton in the hearts of their pupils
gathered around the festice board
and elsewhere. In presenting flow
ers to them Lucius Morgan stressed
particularly the value of the COM
munity of the lives of such teach
ers as the two present at the reun-
Continued on Page Two)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
POLICE GUARDS PUT
ABOUT HOME OF RICH
Boy Threatened One of Several
Mentioned in Confessions of
Leopold and Loeb

CHICAGO, June 19.-Polica
guards were placed around The
home of Irwin H. Hartmen, wealthy
furniture dealer last night after a
special delivery letter had been re-
ceived, threatening to kidnap his
10-year-old son, irwin Jr unless
$4,000 ransom demand was paid.
The boy is one of several rich
mems sons selected by Nathan Leo
pold Jr., and Richard Loeb now in
Jail awaiting trial for kidnapping and
Staying the 13-year-old Robert
Franks as possible subjects for
kidnapping.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
ROTARY DEL { GATES
PUT IN DAY DEVOTED
I 0 STRICT BSINESS
International President Guy
Gundaker Renders Report of
Stewardship to Convention
OTHER REPORTS ARE READ
Committee on Resolutions Pre-
sents Certain Proposed
Changes in Governing Body

TORONTO, Ont, June 19.-(By
Associated Pdess) This is Rotary
business day at the international
convention of Rotarians in session
here and discussion Of the admin
strative affairs of the organization
occupied most Of the days program.
Reports were made by international
President Guy Gundaker Of Phila-
delphia, Frank Eastman Of Perth
Scotland, president of the British
Association, William Caims Of OF
tawa, chairman Of Canadian Rotary
Secretary Chesley r. Perry Of CHI
cago, Treasurer Rufus F. Chapin
of Chicago, First Vice President
Everett w. Hill of Oklahoma City
Third Vice President Frank Il.
Lamb of Hoquiam, Washington, In
ternational Director Anthony w
Smith, Jr., Pittsburgh, Pennsyl-
vania, Samuel B. Botsford Of Buff
| falo, chairman of the international
constitution and bylaws committee
and Dwight Marvin of Troy, New
York, chairman of the international
Committee on Publications. Dr.
Harry Fish Of Sayre, Pennsylvania,
chairman Of the Committee on Reso-
buttons, presented the report of that
committee and resolutions affecting
certain changes in the governing
body Of Rotary were read, widely
discussed and adopted,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
FILE MOTION To
DISMISS SUITS

= WASHINGTON, June 10. - A
motion to dismiss the two suits filed
in the district supreme court AZ
lacking the validity of the soldier
bonus act has been entered by Sec
retaries MELONS, Weeks and Wilbur
and Director Hines Of the veterans
bureau.
- The government officials MAIN
tanned that the act was valid and
constitutional exercise Of the power
of congress and its payment could
not be enjoined by the court. 1t
had been attacked by Benjamin
Catchings, a New York attorney.
and Joseph Welefs, war veteran,
Catehings charged that the law was
political repayment by members of
congress to their constituents, and
Wheels denounced its as class
legislation. ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
LENNIS ARRESTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

MACON, June 19.-S. L. Len
mis-, 25, who says he is a travelling
salesman from Birmingham, was
placed in jail here today on a
warrant charging him with attack
ing a young woman here last night.
Lennis was arrested on a war
rant issued at the instance of rela-
lives of the alleged victim, and
denies the charge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
.CHLORIN GAS USED
To DISPERSE SOLONS
AT PROVIDENCE TODAY
Fumes Forces Opposing Fac
tons to Agree to Recess of
An Hour to Clear Room
MEMBERS OVERCOME
Three Republicans and One
Democrat Required Emergen-
cy Treaty by Physicians

PROVIDENCE, June 19.-Chlo-
rinc gas was let loose in the senate
chamber today after that body had
been in session since Tuesday at
ZOOS p. IN. The fumes were SC
strong it was impossible to stay in
the room, and tho-factions that have
prevented adjournment agreed to
an hours recess in order to clear
the chamber from gas.
Three republican senators and
one democrat were overcome and
had to be treated by physicians.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
NUISANCE TAXES TO
Be ENDED JULY End
Senator Harris Tells Of Some
Taxes That Go Into Discard
Early Next Month

WASHINGTON, D. G. June 10
Although some Of the taxes were
automatically repealed when Presi-
dent Coolidge approved the new
tax revision bill on June End, Seat
ator w. J. Harris today pointed out
that repeal Of the so-called nuisiancc
taxes and other taxes would ge ef-
fected until midnight of July End.
The law provided for disseminating
certain taxes thirty days after APP
proval Of the act.
Senator Harris said some Of the
taxes to end on July End are on,
telephone and telegraph messages;
X-ray films or plates, candy; stamp
tax Of 2 cents for each 500 inn
posed upon drafts, checks and prom
issory notes. The stamp tax on
sales Of produce on exchanges,
boards of trade and similar taxes is
reduced from 2 cents to l cent on
each 500 or fractional part.
The 5 per cent tax on the sale
for an amount in excess of a spec
flied price Of carpets, rugs and Other
things under a manufacturer sale
tax, were repealed when the act was
approved June End, said Senator
Harris. The tax on beverages de-
rived from cereals fruit juices and
soft drinks, was stopped on June
End.
Senator Harris said the 5 per
cent jewelry tax does not apply to
articles sold or leased for an amount
IN excess Of $50 or watches sold or
leased for an amount not in excess
.of $50, effective July End.
a % per cent cut in income taxes
paid this year is provided in tae bill
and further reductions on income
taxes for payment in 1924
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
PRINCE REGENT TOLD
OF AMERICAN REPLY

TOXIC, June 19.-Foreign Min
lister Shidehara today reported to
the prince regent receipt of the
American reply to Japan's protest
against the United States immigra-
ton law.
Premier Kato later called at the
foreign office and conferred with
him.
1t is understood the desirability
of making further protest to the
United States was discussed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
CASE OF TAYLOR BOYS
BEFORE HIGH COURT

ATLANTA, June 18.-The state
supreme court heard arguments
Tuesday in the case of Gervis
Bloodworth and Willie Jones, of
Butler, accused of the murder OF
Howard r. Underwood, travelling
salesman in Taylor county on De-
cember 8, 1928. The two defer
dants are under sentence of death.
Homer Beeland, of Reynolds,
leading defense counsel, presented
the argument for new trial and Gil
bert C. Robinson, Of Montezupa
and G. r. Flournoy, of Columbus,
represented the state. Hrhe courts
decision will be announced later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
M'ADOO TAKES ACTIVE
CHARGE OF CAMPAIGN
TO LAND NOMINATION
Democratic Leader Smashes
Precedent in Taking Over
Pre-Nomination Work
CoNFERs WITH GLASS
Homer Cumnlins, Bruce Kren-
er and Others Also Hold Com
ferences in New York

NEW YORK, June William
Gibbs McAdoo today took active
charge Of his own campaign for the
democratic presidential nomination,
and at his headquarters in the
Vanderbilt hotel began series of
conferences.
Among those with whom he talk
ed were Senator Glass, Homer
Cummings, Bruce Kremer, Of Mon
tana, vice-chairman Of the national
committee, and other leaders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
CLARK QUALITIES AS
4 CANDIDATE IN PRIMARY

ATLANTA, June 19.-John w.
Clark, Of Augusta, formally regis
tered today with the state demo-
cratic committee for his candidacy
as commissioner of pensions.
Other candidates who qualified
today are John T. Boifeulllet, who
seeks reelection in the public ser
vice commission; o. r. Bennett, for
election on the same board, and F..
e Land state director of va
cational education for election as
superintendent Of schools, -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
TEMPERATURE ES FOR
TEN DAYS ANNOUNCED
Maximum of 100 Attain ed
Tuesday, With So Registered
AS Minimum During 2 Days

Temperatures as recorded by the
Official thermometer between June
8 and June II inclusive, as fun-
ished The Times-Recorder by Joe
M. Bryan, local observer, today, re-
veal the maximum temperature
during that period was 100, regis
tered Tuesday with minimums of
SO recorded June 8 and 9. The
figures as announced today for the
period under analysis are as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
SHERIFF SUI MN 0NED
WARNER N me
Officials of Coal Corporation
Issue Appeal to Officers for
Special Aid

MORGANToWN, w. Va, June
Sheriff Yost, of Monongahela
county, and a force Of deputies were
summoned to Brady near here early
today by special mine officials Of
the Brady-Warner Coal corporation,
who reported that special mine Of
ficers guarding the property and
union miners were engaged in bat
tie there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-06-19
SPALDING COMMITTEE
SETS PRIMARY DATE

GRIFFIN, June 19.-At a meet
ing Of the Spalding County Demo-
cratic Executive Committee a Demo
cratic white primary for the nomi-
nation Of Federal and state off
GERS was called for September 10Th,
the same date as that Of the State
wide primary. "a T