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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
TAX NOTICE

The 1926 Tax Books are now
open. Pay Your taxev early and
avoid extra cost, as fifas viii posi-
lively be issued Dec. Asst, 1895
A. D. GATEWoOD, JR.
Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

North Carolina farmers say that
the land in that district is slowly be-
coming infertile. Many farmers have
planted cover crops this winter as
an aid to building up the soil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
CLASSIFIED
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A desirable fve-room
house, near school, or Jackson
avenue. Apply Home" care Tines
Recorder.-26-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
PAGE FIVE

Mrs Golsby throughout the week at
their home on South Lee street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08
Says Battleship Is
Still Key and Back
Bone Naval Fleet

Oakland, Calf, April 7.-(By A.
P)-The United States navy does
not" need any nurses from the out
side. Vice Admiral Josiah s. Nc
Kean, commander of the scouting
fleet, said here today In an address
ION the fleet and aviation He
spoke at q luncheon rendered by the
Oakland chamber of commerce to
the senior officers of the squadrons
lying in San Francisco bay, prepara-
tory to cruising to the Hawaiian is
lands for maneuvers.
Aviation has taken its proper
place as an important element in
the operations of the fleet and 1t
cannot be ignored, but as for estab-
fishing a separate aviation branch OF
the government, combining the air
services of the army and navy that
is another romance" he continued.
Referring to the recent report of
the navy general board on the rela-
tive value of aircraft, surface and
submersible vessels, Admiral Nc
Kean made a strong plea that the
people and congress heed the
boards advice.
The nation must have navy to
keep open the trade lines" he add
ed, in support of his contention that
the battleship remains the key and
the backbone of the fleet. He listed
the three elements that go to COM
prise sea power as an efhclent navy
adequate and properly situated bases
and good merchant marine. lie
reiterated the need of the San
Francisco bay region for naval
base. which has been stressed in a
previous address by Admiral Robert
p. Coontz. commander in chief of
the United States fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08
GIRL SLAYER OF
MOTHER HURLS GLASS
WATER AT COUNSEL

San Francisco, April 7.-Dorothy
Ellingson. 17-year-old matricide on
trial for her sanity before a jury in
superior court here. interrupted the
proceedings this afternoon by hurl-
ing glass of water at her attorneys
and denouncing them bitterly.
You can't talk about me like
that" cried the girl, smashing a
bottle of smelling salts on the table
by way of emphasis. wait until l
take the stand and tell about it.
She then wept and Judge Louder
bach ordered brief recess.
The outburst came during the
cross examination of Edward w.
Twitchell, prosecution alenlst'
who testified that he considered the
girl sane. Sylvester j. McAtee or de-
Tense counsel wanted to know
whether the alienist considered nor
NAL a girl who could kill her mother
on pretext of a quarrel. Or. witch
ell said he did not hold 1t evidence
of insanity. The attorney then re-
peated incidents of the glrIs arrest
and her interest, when she was
brought to police headquarters, in
newsnaner accounts of the tragedy
and in a bum picture" an artist had
drawn of her.
A nuestion about her behavior at
Headquarters was interrupted when
the girl seized the glass of water
and threw it, spattered water on the
attorneys.
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Steel Head Notes
Better Business
Since First ADril

New York. April 7-Elbert H. Gary.
chairman of the United States Steel
Corporation. said today there had
been a considerable recession in the
steel business during the last 80
days but that some improvement IN
business had been noted since the
first of April. Bookings of the cor
poration's subsidiaries. he announced.
now have reached about three fifths
Of producing capacity, with ship
ments running at the rate of $4,000
tons a day.
Fundamental conditions. Mr. Gary
asserted. were the best they had ever
been in the business history of the
country. and offered promises of
good business over the next few
months. If the steel industry is any
barometer of trade. he added. this
country has a good business future
which cannot be impaired by politi
cal, congressional or any other kind
of agitation.
In explaining the reasons for the
recent reaction in trade. which was
most pronounced during the month
of March, Mr.. Gary said that pro-
erosion in business activities which
followed the election last fall was
very enthusiastic and somewhat i'm
pulsive.
consequently" he said, "in some
lines the speed was too rapid. Some
of us uttered words of caution during
the late fall and early winter against
imitation, with the statement that 1t
might result in a sudden and unrea-
sonable check. / think that has hap
pened. think also that the present
depression, although not great. Is
more than it need to have been IL we
consider fundamental conditions OF
the country"
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Counsel Appeals
To Supreme Court
For Shepherd's Bail

Chicago, April 7.-Asserting that
proof is not evident and the pre-
sumption of guilt is not great" attor-
neys for William D. Shepherd today
sent to the state supreme court a pc
tition for a writ of habeas corpus in
their fourth attempt to gain the re-
lease on bail Of their client. Shepherd
is accused of killing his ward, William
Nelson McClintock. by inoculating
him with typhoid germs.
The petition, accompanied by sew
eral aftidavits, attacks the statements
of C. c. Faiman, proprietor of school
of science and indicted with Shepherd.
Faiman declared Shepherd had offered
him 100000 for information about ty-
phoid incubation and for typhoid
germs which Faiman said he had OBJ
tanned from the city health depart
ment.
The supreme court Is expected to re-
view the petition tomorrow.
Winfield S. Hoerger, former employee
Of the city health department, was
questioned today by Judge Harry Oh
son, prime mover Of the investiga ton.
He was said to have visited Faiman's
school. He denied that Faiman had
obtained typhoid germs from the
health department.
Findings of a coroner's chemist who
examined the bodies of Mrs. Emma
Nelson McClintock and DR.. Oscar Oh
son are expected to be made known in
day or two. In a preliminary report
the chemist indicated he had found
mercury in both bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08
In the Senate

Out of order in the Senate Sena-
tor Wadsworth Tuesday afternoon
took the bill relating to the railroad
excise tax off the table. This is the
bill replacing the present plan Of as
sessing this tax with the so-called
gross-net plan, under which the
maximum tax which the railroads
can pay is Az per cent. He yielded
to Senator Allen, who moved that
the bill be passed to be enacted.
In making this motion the Senator
said that this had been one Of the
subjects caucused upon at noon by
the Senate Republicans and in ac-
cordance with the action of that
gathering he was making the motion.
The vote was put and declared
carried. Senator Cram asked for a
voice vote, which was had, he being
the only senator to say mo-" The
measure was then declared enacted.
Passes Dexter p. Cooper Bill
Under orders of the day the bill to
incorporate Dexter P. Cooper to de-
velop the tidal waters of Passama-
quoddy bay was placed before the
Senate. Senator Carter moved the
adoption of Amendment A, offered
last Friday which provides that pub
lie utilities commission shall have
full supervision of the corporation.
This was carried and the same sena-
tor moved the indefinite postpone
ment Of the bill
Discussing this motion Senator
Carter said that at the hearing on
the bill there was presented no de-
tail as to behring's. length and size of
dams and other important data It
was set forth that from 100000 to
100000 horsepower of electricity
could be produced Their and that
the cost of the development would
be from s10o,0o0.o00 to 5000. 900.
There was nothing to show that
there was any financial backing for
the project. 1t had long been the
custom of Maine to grant charters
only to those who showed a financial
ability to put the project through.
Speaking Of the information which
had been secured Senator Carter
said that. the dam construction pro-
posed was loose rookie dumped in
and backed with loose gravel. This
was known as riff-raff. The Senator
gave some figures as to the length
of dams which it would be necessary
to construct. These dams would be
from New Brunswick mainland to
Macmaster island about mile. with
average depth Of los feet. This Is
exposed to waves of open sea. Mac
master island to Pendleton island,
sixth of a mile long and average
depth of so feet. Pendleton to Deer
island. small. no difficulty; Deer is
land to Moose island half q mile,
average depth 165 feet and in the
channel 800 feet deep, whirlpools.
The Senator wondered how long
riff-raff dams would last in those
exposed positions and how great a
Continued on Page 11-CoI. 81
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NEWS BRIEFS

Leon B. Oarry) Patton, golf
editor of Boston Herald and we'll
known amateur golfer, dead as re-
suit of fall from a window Of his
home in Brighton district.
The Saratoga, worlds greatest
and swiftest airplane carrier,
launched at Camden. n. J.
French chamber of deputies pass
es bill giving women right to vote
in municipal elections and also
making them eligible for municipal
office if elected.
Athletic committee of Boston
Athletic Association votes to with
draw from United States Amateur
Hockey Association.
Mrs. John Jacob Rogers Of Low
el' announces candidacy to succeed
her late husband as member from
fifth Massachusetts district in con-
gress.
Thirty one former Cincinnati po-
liCemen and rural dry agents enter
pleas of guilty to federal grand jury
liquor indictment graft charges.
New financial bill. embodying pro-
visions for proposed capital levy, or
forced loan. introduced in French
chamber of deputies by Finance Min
lister De Monte.
Fire resulting in complete de-
struction of Stanton Motor company
garage in Steubenville. Ohio, with
500, 900 loss believed by city author
iticS to have boon started by former
associates Of Gerald Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08
FRENCH FINANCE
MOVES MEAN EARLY
END HERR|0T CABINET

Iafls, April I.-(By A. P)-The
political crisis brought on by the
measures proposed by the French
government to relieve the embarrass-
ment of it's treasury is now before
parliament, and debate will begin to-
morrow, with about even chances
that Premier Herriot's cabinet will
succumb at the end of it.
The consensus of opinion in the
lobby Of the chamber of deputies
this evening, after the Introduction
of bills for a forced loan and for an
increase of 4,OOO,OO0,00O francs in
paper money. was that the latter
measure would pass because the
limit of issue fixed by law already
has been exceeded, but that favor
able action by the chamber on the
proposal for Il forced loan was
doubtful
The chamber was reported rather
non-pluSsed by the announcement
today that the increase in the issue
of bank notes was to ''regularize an
existing situation. This was the first
public disclosure of the fact that
the authorized limit of II 600, 900, =
OOO francs in paper money had been
exceeded. although rumors to that
effect have been current on the
Bourse for several weeks. The
French parliament, however. was
placed in the face of an accom-
plished fact. The money is in cir
culation to an amount about 1000, =
100000 more than authorized by
law. and the situation must be made
regular.
Both the senate and the chamber
ere expected to pass The bill author
iZing the 1000. 100000 increase but
with sharp criticism of the govern
ment for resorting to such an eXped-
lent without consulting parliament.
Senator Borenger. head of the fin
ance committee of the senate, this
afternoon declared that the proposed
issue in excess of the legal limit
was not for commercial purposes but
for the needs of the treasury.
There was considerable comment
in the Hobbies of the upper house
I upon this revelation in view of the
fact that less than a week ago Pre-
mier Herriot and M. Clementel, then
minister of finance. both said the
contemplated increase of paper cir
culation was exclusively for the use
of commerce.
Argument between the opposition
and the government will come on the
forced loan. which despite the sugar
coating given it by the sllillful new
minister of finance. De Monte, is
| regarded by all who thus far have
had an opportunity to pronounce
judgment upon it as an eventful sci
cure of one tenth of the wealth of
France. The only return to the
possessors of capital will be three
per cent interest.
All parties agree that something
| radical must be done to put French
finances on Il sound basis. But a
forced loan, even in the attentuated
form given it by NJ. De Monte, en-
counters the united opposition of the
moderate and conservative parties
with the radical Left Group, led by
NJ. Loucheur. Radicals also oppose
it because it is understood to have
been inspired by Socialists and be-
cause it involves eventual inquisi-
H.
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Fireworks Plant Blast
Kills One, Burns Several
Causes$loo, GOOD
COURT IS SILENT ON
RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH
ON UNENCL0SED LAND

The justices of the Supreme Judi
clal Court returned to the legisla-
ture Tuesday the questions pro-
pounded to them on March "A re-
garding the rights of citizens of the
State to go on the unenclosed wood
lands of another without his leave
to hunt and fish or for any other
purpose, to cross such lands to fish
or fowl. and to camp temporarily
on such lands, without answer.
The justices in their communica-
ton to the legislature say that
while the questions of law involved
are exceedingly important. the stu
alton outlined in the statement ac-
comparing the questions does not
constitute solemn occasion within
the meaning of the constitution, re-
curing opinions or advice from the
Court, and hence the justices must
decline to answer the questions.
The justices say that if such
rights exist, they cannot be abridg-
ed; and if such rights do not exist,
any legislation pending can have no
effect; if any pending act is intend =
ed to grant such rights where none
exist, it would be in violation of both
State and Federal constitutions as
taking private property without Just
compensation.
They declare that the existence of
such rights cannot be determined by
inquiries of this nature and the
opinion of the members of the court,
even If all were in accord, would be
only their opinions. A legal opinion
can only be had under the usual
procedure where both sides can be
heard and an impartial Judgment
passed. The justices add the sug-
gestion, with all due respect to both
Houses of the legislature, that it is
always unfortunate to have property
rights of the Importance of the ones
involved passed upon except in open
court after full hearing where a
conclusive determination can be had.
The communication is signed by
Chief Justice Scott Wilson and Asso
ciate Justices Philbrook, Dunn,
Morrill,. Deasy, Sturgis and Barnes
A note from Chief Justice Wilson
explained that since the order was
passed before the appointment of
Associate Justice Bassett and since
he had been of counsel to some of
the interested parties. he desired to
De excused from joining in the re-
ply of the other justices.
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Forest Fires Burn Over
Big Area New Hampshire
PLANE MOTHER SHIP
SARATOGA IN initial
DIP AT CAMDEN

Cambden, n. J., April Am ex-
pertinent, as significant on the ulti-
mate evolution of naval warfare,
perhaps, as was the first trial Of iron
armor plating on battleships, was
initiated today by the United States
navy in the launching of the u. S. S.
Saratoga. which will be commission
ed as the worlds largest airplane
carrier
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur,
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett,
chief of the bureau of aeronautics.
and other high naval officials, said
the Saratoga, being the pioneer of
her type. was an unknown quantity
in new field of military combat
the air. The possibilities of the $4,000
ton steel monster, with its awkward
appearing fiat deck and its giant
electric motors. which will drive il
at 33 knot speed. will be critically
tested.
The Saratoga will be mother to a
VI oou VI SeNellly-lWO planes, thirty
one of which will be bombers. Be-
sides these planes, stores of explosiv-
es and aircraft parts, with repair
shops, will constitute part of her
equipment. Her great speed will en-
able the air force to range far ahead
of the battleships. it is a new
phase of naval maneuvering, naval
officers agree
The Z. S. s. Lexington. sister shir
of the Saratoga, will be launched at
Quincy, Mass, this autumn. Both
vessels were originally planned to be
battle cruisers, but under the dis
armament treaty were re-designed
for aircraft transports. The vessels
will measure $50 feet at the water
| line. The turbine generators will
harness 4.500 horsepower to each OF
| the four screws, which surpasses the
total manpower of city of the size
| of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Curtis d. Wilbur. wife Of the
secretary of the navy, christened the
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08

New York, Apr. Before leaving
for Canada tonight the Count and
Countess karolyi. of Hungary, is
sued statements thanking the public
and the press for their courtesy to
the count, who was admitted to the
country by the state department on
the stipulation that he refrain from
any mention of politics while here.
Tomorrow morning the first presi-
dent of Hungary and his wife will
arrive in Montreal. The state de-
rartents restrictions will not be in
force there, and the Count said to-
right: When 1 arrive in Canada I
shall be pleased to tell the story !
should have told here had been free
to tell it,
Leaving Montreal tomorrow the
KarOlysiS go to st. Johns the fol-
lowing day and will sail from there
for England on Sunday.
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In the House

At the climax of the lengthy debate,
the House, upon motion of Representa-
tive Martin of Augusta, yesterday aft
ernoon by a vote of 60 to ~ lndefl-
nitely postponed the act providing for
raising an excise tax on the electric
power companies in the State. and
also upon motion of Rep. Martin re-
fused to reconsider the matter.
Rep. Wing Of Auburn, author OF the
bill, moved that the measure be pass
ed to be engrossed and discussed as
the first proposition the necessity for
tax. He spoke of the deficiency bill
which was passed amounting to $780,
600, and told of the demands for mon
ey that have been made to the Legis-
lature.
rs it reasonable to ask" said MT.
Wing, that the only public utility
which does not pay tax shall pay
one?
IAN excise tax Is a tax on the cor
porate business of an utility. and an
excise tax is now assessed against the
railroad companies. the express COM
panies, the telegraph companies. the
telephone companies and the savings
banks. This bill does not apply to mu-
nicipal corporations supplying cleo
tricity.
These electric companies are owned
and controlled outside Of Maine. In
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
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One Killed in Crash
Work Car and Freight

birmingham. Mass, April -
Charles Bina, As. was killed and two
other members of a section crew
were injured this evening when the
gasoline railroad work car on which
they We're riding collided with a
freight train on the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad near
here.
The men, who were returning
from their work in birmingham to
their homes in the Fairville section
Of Southboro. had no warning as the
freight swept around the curve.
Bina's companions escaped serious
hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-08
Body of Lawrence,
Mass, Man Found
dubbed to Death

Methuen, Mass, Apr. I-Rosarlo
Messina, Lawrence storeheepei'
whose body was found this morning
near a camp in Pleasant Valley. was
killed by clubbing on the back of
the head, Victor A Read, medical
examiner, declared tonight after an
autopsy. The five wounds found in
the head were inflicted by revolver
bullets after death, the examiner
found.
The search of the Valley for the
SLAYER was pressed all evening by
available police officers of this town
assisted by a detachment from Law
rence. Five persons We're questioned
and subsequently freed by the po-
lice. Messina had been missing
since Saturday. Medical Examiner
Reed estimated he had been read
more than "a hours when found by
Agaetani Bruno. owner of the camp.
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No Excise for Power Co.'S

The House by vote Of 60 to AZ
Indefinitely postponed the act to
raise an excise tax on electric power
corporations; both branches passed
to be engrossed the bill to incorpor-
ate Dexter P. Cooper of Eastport to
develop the tidal waters of Passama-
Quoddy bay; and the Senate accept
ed the minority committee report,
Ought not to pass" on the measure
which would place contracts of COM
panies engaged in the sale Of fur
bearing animals under the provisions
of the Blue Sky law, so-called.
At the forenoon session, yesterday,
the House accepted the minority
committee report, fought not to
pass" on the bill providing that the
State accept the provisions of the
Sheppard Towner maternity law
passed by Congress.
The Republicans Of the Senate In
their caucus yesterday noon decided
to stick to the economy program
with no exceptions as far as new
construction for State institutions Is
concerned. but decided upon one
break in that program in favor OF the
railroads on taxation reduction. The
sentiment Of the meeting was that II
Governor Brewster is opposed to the
steam railroad tax reduction bill he
must veto that measure.
These were the features OF the
Tuesday sessions of the Legislature
which were about the most lively OIL
any day during the 10 weeks which
the Solons have put in at their work.
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POnZi Attorneys
In Washington to
Block Deportation

Washington, Apr. 7-Attorneys lor
Charles Ponzi, Boston financial
wizard" today appealed to the labor
Department for cancellation of the
warrant under which he Is to be de-
ported. ,-,
The warrant, issued last NoVem-
Der, charges Ponzi with peins II,
This country illegally on the ground
that he had been convicted of forg-
was heard by immigration inspectors
ery previously in Canada. His case
81 Boston last month and their find
ing was sent to Washington for con-
firmat ton by the secretary's board Oh
immigration review. ...
Ponzis attorney contendeu .aa
he had been in this country Tor more
than five years since conviction IN
Canada, and therefore, under the
law. may not be deported.
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Democrats Willing
To Make Tariff Issue

Washington. Apr. THE Demo-
cratic Party is ready to accept the
tariff as the paramount issue of the
1926 congressional campaign if the
Republicans desire to force such a
fight. Rep. Oldfield of Arkansas said
today in a statement. He was re-
plying to the speech delivered yester-
day by President Coolidge before the
National Association of Cotton Man
1facturers.
Mr.. Oldf1eld, who Is chairman Of
the Democratic congressional COM
mittee, declared he understood the
presidents remarks to mean that he
wants to go to the country on the
Fordney- McCumber tariff law and
If so, he added, "the Democrats &C
cept this challenge gladly"