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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

worked him good and plenty, but
only because he didn't know. it A
fool hat is one thing, and gasoline
Is something else. But it isn't that
so much either. don't care if
never get anything out of him. It's
the talk"
What TALK" asked Constanc,
hastily.
"Oh, these good old friends of the
family-the rubber-neck crowd. w
been out bit today. Pm hearing
the gossip, so couldn't explain. But
they're all asking questions about f
E., and every one Of 'em has differ
ent dope"
Everything! One line of talk i
ent dope. What are they saying?"
that father has picked up some
favorite nephew andm ade him {
portege and taken out guardianship
papers"
He doesn't need a guardian" re-
marked Alice with a shake of her
head "He needs keeper and a pad
ded cell"
There's another yarn that this
guy is a British nobleman, CONTINUED
Billy, ignoring his younger sister
"that he is a house guest for an in
definite time, and that maybe he'll
be a son-in-law."
Constance flushed wildly.
How absolutely absurdw she ex-
claimed.
I'm only giving you what they
say" declared her brother wrathful-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12
SALARY INCREASE
COMES With
PROMOTION

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-After a
ca eful survey OF the entire labor
situation extending from office boy
TO president, indications are that
positions showing Increases in sal
aries require experienced help.
Consulting the president Of one
of our largest industries, the writ
er inquired regarding the rapid
success of a certain young man who
had become general manager, and
who a few years ago was but office
bow: his answer was, Brown start
ed as office boy, the lowest salaried
position in our office, he was am
bilious and managed to purchase a
typewriter on small monthly pay
ments and after three weeks of
practice at home he was promoted
to bill clerk, which position gave
him knowledge of the selling price
of all merchandise. His next ad-
vance was that of typist, which
taught him the numerous forms of
letter-writing and enabled him to
hold a stenographic position, CIV
ing him complete knowledge of let
ter-writing. He was then made sec
rotary, bringing MIN into contact
with all business details and quail
fled him for the general managers
office at ten thousand per year.
The same opportunity awaits ev-
cry young man and woman. Educa-
ton or age have nothing to do with
operating so simple a machine as
the type writer. We are informed
that great piece of benevolent
work is being carried on by large
Chicago mail order house in fur
nishing typewriters to people wor-
thy OF credit, by selling on small
monthly installments, So low as to
average about eight cents per da!
and actually teaching thei. custom
ers how to use and operate any tpe
writer in about three weeks time
You can get other information b!
writing the International Type
writer Exchange, 1874 W. Lake St.,
Chicago, Enthusiastically
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

where is Miss Brooke?" he de
manded.
"She went for a walk a few min
utes ago.
"Did-did she wear a new hat?"
"She did" answered Matilda stoni
lily.
H. Hedge gulped, wiped his fore
head, and walked slowly back to Che
library. The receiver off the lele-
phone hook attracted his attention
He picked it up gingerly.
"Send up your BILL" he said.
what? Why, certainly! l know a
hat when | see one"
Then he sat down heavily and be-
gan marking aimlessly on a pad. But
the marks gradually assumed the
form of letters;
STUNG
Billy had been crisscrossing the
floor nervously, with his hands deep
in his pockets. The outbreak alarmed
Alice, while it inspired astonishmen1
in Constance. Normally, Billy was
easy-going.
ooh, it's all right for you to smile,
Connie" he said savagely "You
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12
Too Much Efficiency
By E.JGs!:S&s:s)Ratb
"All right. How much is it,"

All IiSIL. now iluCii II IL
1--WE have not the price" said the
chief saleswoman.
They were not sent up with the
hats. BuBt if monsieur
Never mind. Monsieur can tell a
cheap hat when he sees it, likewise
p strongly built hat. Miss Brooke
buys this hat. Tell them to send up
the bill phone me, by the way, as
want to get it in my records today
and sent the regular requisition.
Now, you can bundle up all that
millionaire stuff and sell it to the
easy-marks. Good day
The two ladies from the LuXem-
bourg put the extragant hats back in
the boxes, while Constance hurried
up to her rooms. She planted her
self before a mirror and made
snort speech to the hat.
you little dear" she exclaimed
softly. Il love you for being SO plain
and simple and cheap. And I'm so
glad they sent up all the other horrid
ones. But-oh, I'm afraid somethi-
ing is going to happen. But he
bought you; he said so. And | won't
give you up. I'm going to make sure
Of you by wearing you-right now!
We're going out for a walk. little hat
Just you and l. Come-let's hur-
rym
While Constance and her little hat
went for a walk H. Hedge was grim
ming in satisfaction.
ITS not going to be such an aw-
full job to put economy and effici-
ency across on this house. after all, "
he unused. Miss Brooke has just
learned an important lesson. Took
it sensibly, too That girl has head
on her shoulders, if she'll only use it. ,
Twenty minutes later the tele-
phone rang.
ooh, it's the Luxembourg, is it?
All right. Yes, l took that small hat,
It's what? Oh, l don't care anything
about the model being exclusive.
That stuff is all rot, anyhow. NO.
and | don't care whether it's from
Paris or Pittsburg. That's more rot,
too. Just send the bill and let me
have the amount now. What?'
NJ. Hedges dark hair bristled.
Say that again. WHAT"
He had started to write memo
randum, but his fingers trembled.
"A hundred and fifty dollars! Cut
that out! didn't buy all the hats
Just one! The little one!
He swallowed hard and listened a
gain.
That was the most expensive hat
IN the bunch? Paris-eXclusive? And
q hundred and fifty! Say, are you
milliner or a burglar? Wait Hold the
wirer'
He raced out into the hall and
bumped into Matilda,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12
SHILOH

Rev. NJ. B. Brown of Richland fill
ed his regular appointment at the
Shiloh Baptist church Saturday anC
Sunday.
Miss Sallie Lee Lansford spent the
weekend with Mary Annie Short
Miss Mary Annie Short had as her
guest Sunday, Miss Mildred DAME
and Sallie Lee Lansford.
Mrs. Charlie Marshall Entertained
the young people Friday night with
a party, those who attended the par.
ty were Miss Mildred Daniel, Mis-.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

Mary Annie Short, Mildred Wellons.
Bobbie Pitcher and Mr. Hilder Pilch-
er, Lloyd Hassell, Clarence Short and
w. G. Short.
The many friends of little Ralph
Cheeks are CAD to know that he is i'm
proving.
Mr.. r. c. Brady has returned to
his home after spending several days
in North Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

tly. Another one has it that he's
classmate of mine who is just back
from South America. where he's
been on a ranch. And-get this
there's another yarn out that E. E.
is a famous portrait-painter who's
putting the whole family on canvas.
/ They've gone so far with that that
Alice is already painted, and Pm
going to be exhibited next spring
Thty're going to call it'Girl With
Fam or something like that"
Its unbearable," declared Con-
stance.
"Unspeakable, affirmed Alice.
"Well, it'll end and any time you
say" said Billy, coming to halt and
INDUCING in an emphatic gesture.
Alice displayed alert interest.
81 don't understand" said Con-
stance. "You mean that you have
plan2 You have some way to end it?'
Sure. I've had one from the first.
Only you've been going into argu-
( nentS with MN.
The son of JohnW. Brooke spoke
with assurance and ease.
The plan, please" said Constance.
Chuck him"
Now"
| Me"
Billy stretched lazily and glanced
down at his own considerable bulk.
you propose to tell him to leave
the house,"
Tell him? Not for a minute. Why
tell him? Juse put him out; that's
all"
Alice looked at her big brother and
betrayed excitement.
Really, Billy" she exclaimed.
"Why not? Any reason why it
cannot be done? You two have been
beating around the bush with your
schemes, when there's only one easy
way. And it's so darned simple. l sup
pose that's the reason you never
thought of it."
He viewed his sisters magnani
mously.
Constance pursed her lips and con
sidered the idea. Beyond question il
was necessary to terminate the dicta
torship. Argument and compromis
had failed. Yet Constance instructive
" revolted at anything so vulgar a
the employment of force. 1t was
something unknown in the Brook
households; something foreign an
distasteful. Still the situation was a
so new and unknown since the da!
she could first remember anything.
{ 'I'm for it," declared Alice pro
mptly. "Will you really do it Billy?'
Watch me-"
t. "How about you, Connie?"
well" said Constance cautiousl,
'Tll watch-if he'll do it."
Come on"
Go Be Continued)
A pessimist is one who has eater
chestnuts in the dark.
A man seldom turns over a ney
leaf until he has finished the oil
one.
Tramp, tramp, tramp, the tramp
are hearding south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

The one nice thing about one kind
of cheese is you can't tell when it is
spoiled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

A loafer usually wishes he was do
ing something else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-12

Tramp, tramp, tramp, the tranlps
are hearding south.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
LONDON SCIENTIST
HAS OLD AGE CURE

LONDON, Sept. 4.-Now that the
world has laughed away alleged "re-
juvenation" claimes for monkey
glands, an English inventor has come
forward with the claim that he is
able to rejuvenate the aged and put off
the decrepit feeling in the middle-aged
by the medium of electricity.
He is o. G. J. G. L. Overlook, of
Grimsby, an apple-cheeked youngster
of GO with a voice like bull and he
claims to have "the feelings of child
and a curious feeling of happiness, F"
all brought about by trying his own
invention on himself.
Briefly the rejuvenation theory OF
this inventor with the multiplicity of
initials, is that as atoms are construct
ed out of electricity, the human brain
is therefore made from electricity,
also.
People get run down and old be-
cause the electricity has evapora-
ted from their brains. according to
Overlook.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
POLICE SUBDUE
MAN WHO MENACED
WOMAN WITH DIRK

When Mrs. Frank Nockroes, 800
Vine street. Thursday night rushed
to the defense of her son who had
been pursued by a drunken neighbor,
she became the object of the mans
abuse.
Cursing her he pulled long dirk
from his belt and threatened to kill
her. She called for aid and Mr..
Nockrocs routed the neighbor.
Mounted Officer Winters and Detec-
tives Vogler and Littlepase went to
the scene. They found the man Turk
ing near the NockrOes' home and
captured him as he fled into his own
house few blocks away.
He was booked for disturbing the
peace.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
LEGION BINDS
WAR s WOUNDS,
Says CHIEF
Drain Tells Texans Work
Being Done by
Veterans.
BY tn. Associated Press.

FORT WORTH, Sept. 4.-One OF
the great tasks set for itself by the
American Legion is to alleviate some
OF the pain and heartsickness left in
the track Of the World War James
"A. Drain, national commander said
today at the Texas Legion conyen-
ton.
1t is no easy task to make up TO
America and the world the loss. de
struction, suffering and agony of the
great war, yet that is the task to
which the American Legion has adj
dressed itself as the supreme effort OF
its existence, and the public which
brought it into being, he said.
. Although there is q tendency by
some toward gloom, American leg
ionnaires are not given to that, he
declared.
aOne thing above all others you
learned in that struggle. That was
to serve others and to forget self.
Many Of you have known that les
son before your service in the war,
but you came out of the war with a
keener and deeper appreciation of its
significance"
Commander Drain recounted the
many activities of the legion, men
tioning in particular work for the
disabled veterans and orphans of the
war.
Commander Drain arrived early to-
day and was scheduled to leave this
afternoon.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
FOUR AMERICANS
GRANTED DIVORCES
BY PARIS COURTS
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, Sept Airs. Chauncey
Hacketts formerly Miss Katherine
Hendon Jennings, of Washington, D..
C., has been granted a divorce by the,
Paris courts on grounds of abandon
ment, The couple were married in
Washington in May, 1914. Both gave
Paris addresses for the court records.
. Other divorces granted by the Paris
courts to Americans were:
Mrs. Satterthwaite Larkin, former
ly Agnes Cravath Huntington, ON
grounds of infidelity. They were mar
ried in August, 1917, at Oyster Bay,
n. Y.
Mrs. Frederick March, formerly
Kate +. Sessions, on grounds Of
abandonment. They we're married in
Washington in 1916.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
GIVE RESTAURANTS 10
DAYS TO COVER FOOD

Hotel cafes. restaurants and all
public eating places have been given
ten days in which to provide covering
to keep flies and insects from food OH
display.
If, at the end of ten days, any
restaurant owner has not complied
with this order If DIR. w. A. King.
city}health officer. he will be arrested
and fined. it was announced Friday.
DIR. King recently completed an in.
spection of San Antonio eating houses
in which he found that 80 per cent Of
the places were not complying with a
city ordinance requiring that all food
be kept covered. His inspection was
made following continued complaints
against the restaurants from many
persons.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
ARREST THREE MEN
IN WACO KIDNAPPING

WACO, Sept. 4.--Three Waco men
were arrested here last night on ;ar-
rants charging false imprisonment in
connection with the alleged kindarius
of Harlie Todd, negro porter at a
local hotel, Tuesday night.
The kidnapping plans were frustrat'
ed when the car occupied by the ne.
gro and his captors collided with an
other car, Officers are looking for the
fourth man.
The three men we're released on
$500 bond each shortly after their ar
rest. Their hearing has been set for
Saturday morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04

There are no written rules for
conduct in the police sta
ton but an incident of Thursday
night has resulted in the adoption of
an unwritten one:
Don't be too hard-boiled.'
A man came to the police station to
bond three of his friends held on gam
ing charges. The sergeants were busy
and he became impatient.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
BONDSMAN GETS HARDBOILED;
JOINS FRIENDS ON INSIDE

His booming voice made consider
able noise and City Health Officer
Lyons was attracted to the detectives
office.
81 want you" he said as he saw
the man.
The bondsman was booked as a
vagrant and his friends had to re-
main in jail.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04
PISTOL SHOT ENDS
FUG|T|VE'S FLIGHT

A pistol shot by Deputy United
States Marshal G. A. Mcfarland end
ed a chase which continued for six
blocks Friday. when a bootlegger sus-
pect, being taken to the federal build
ing, leaped from an automobile at
Travis and North Alamo streets, and
sought to escape.
Taking advantage of traffic conges-
ton. the man sped north to Fourth
street where he turned west, pursued
also by Deputy J. III. Mckay.
Mcfarland commandeered an auto
mobile and chased the man to Broad
way where he disappeared in the rear
Of the Yantis Automobile Company.
The marshal followed, on foot, and
when he discovered the fugitive's hid
ing place, shot his pistol into the air.
The prisoner then submitted to re-
arrest.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-04

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Evening star., 1925-10-11
CHESAPEAKE HAS LOW TIDES
Heavy Wind Drives Water and Steam
er Is Aground at Wharf.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, October 1O.-Freakish
weather from several angles has been
the rule in this section during the
last "a hours. In fact, just such d
combination of incidents in this vi
cinity cannot be remembered
The heavy winds of last night and
today, blowing steadily from the
Northwest, have driven the water
down the Chesapeake Bay so that
unprecedented low tides prevail.
The steamer Majestic. running on
the ferry between here and Claiborne.
was aground at her wharf here and
did not get off until Z O'Clock, four
hours later than the time for her to
leave.
Though she started on her trip, it
was anticipated that low water would
prevent her from getting to the Clai-
borne wharf. >
The tides in the waters near An
napolis are so low that bars extend
into the river and bay farther than
ever known before, and it is possible
almost to step across the mouths Of
some deep creeks. Flurries of snow
were reported this afternoon at South
River. Millersville and other points
near Annapolis.
SNOW FURRY IN NEW YORK.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
Cold Wipes Out Bleacher Waiting Line,
Rut Fair. Warmer Weather Is Due TODAY

Thoughts of an all-night battle
against wintry elements and dropping
evelids. with bleacher seat at today's
world series game as the sole compen-
sation, failed last night to enthuse any
fans to the point of standing watch
again as many of their fellows had
done the shivery night before.
Forecaster AIitchell's warning of a
freezing temperature for the night
sent shudders through the frames Of
those who may have made plans for
such a vigil, and at an early hour this
morning the Fifth street side of Crit
fifth Stadium was deserted in favor of
warm blankets and cozy beds at home.
Relenting somewhat after doing
out yesterday one of his choicest
Midwinter gales. the forcaster an
nounced, Furthermore that a warm
sun .his morning would dissipate the
frost of the night and provide some
real base bah weather for a change.
It'll be fair and much warmer he
Evening star., 1925-10-11
Several Persons i'm City Injured BY
Wind-Deaths at Nearby Points.

NEW YORK, October 10 R.-
Sweeping from the Great Lakes at a
72-mile-an-hour velocity, bitter cold
nor-wester tdoay unleashed its strength
upon the metropolitan area, toppling
the thermometer to 35 degrees for the
coolest October 10 in 55 years, and
spilling the first furry of snow of the
season. While the citys millions shiv-
cred, all traffic, shipping, pedestrian
and vehicular. experienced the worst
atmospheric upheaval in months
Seven persons were injured
A milk bottle blown from a window
sill in Brooklyn fractured the skull of
passer-by. A horse, frightened by a
sudden swirl, SHE'D into an open cable
trench. injuring two workmen. A
whole roof was wrenched from a build
ing in Brooklyn. A falling sign
knocked a man unconscious in that
section.
Scores of pedestrians were bowled
off their feet.
Miles Of telegraph lines were torn
down in the suburbs and trees uproot-
ed. Many windows were broken.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
CEFORGETS ABOUT COLD.
DISCARDS WRAPS AS TEAM WINS
Blankets Fall Unheeded to Floor When Game Be.
comes Exciting Mrs. Coolidge Among
First on Feet in Thrilling Moments

The frigid blasts sweeping American
League Park were forgotten yester-
day by President and Mrs. Coolidge
along with their more than $4,000
fel1ow-rooters as Washington over
came the Pittsburgh lead and then
checked the Pirates in n thrilling
ninth-inning finish
Automobile robes carefully wrapped
about the Executive and his wife
dropped to the floor, unnoticed, in the
seventh inning when McNeely scam
pered over the plate with the tying
marker. and the robes were still there
when Mrs. Coolidge rose to cheer as
Joe Harris drove "Bucky" Harris
across with the winning run a mo-
ment later.
The President appIauded with his
gloved hands at high points in the
game, and Mrs. Coolidge, always an
enthusiastic fan. had a pencil in action
on the score card despite the handi-
cap of gloves, fur coat and robes.
Both moved to the edge OF their seats,
however, in the ninth. and the robes
again dangled loosely as Pittsburgh
filled the bases. and both were among
the first up when McNeely scooped in
Traynor's looping fly for the final out.
Still flushed in their enthusia SIN.
Evening star., 1925-10-11

prognosticated confidently. The mer-
curry will climb rapidly after dropping
to the freezing zone in the night, and
there will be little. If any, wind to
cause discomfort. Yes, we are in for
a warm spell now, lasting at least
through Monday and maybe longer"
He said he expected a good frost
for last night, but that the morning
sun would soon bounce the ther-
mometer up to around 55 or so de-
grees by midday.
The only persons at the bleacher
entrance last midnight We're enter.
prising colored youths bent on selling
places of vantage near the ticket
booths.
Business was anything but rushing,
however. and as the hours wore on
the boxes which they had hoped to
dispose of for so cents or a dollar
were fed piecemeal to the flames of
a roaring fire built at the curb.
All of which points to a grand
stampede this morning at the ticket
booths for the temporary stands In
center field.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
PATROL BOAT is ADRIFT
IN GALE WITHOUT FUEL
Two Cutters on Way to Aid of Yes
sci 100 Miles Off Massa-
chusetts Coast.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, October 1O-The Coast
Guard patrol boat CG-23S, with a crew
of eight men. was adrift in a gale to-
night 100 miles off the Massachusetts
coast, according to messages received
here. The boat, a 75-footer, exhausted
her fuel, 1t was said, bucking the
storm last night and today.
Two destroyers at Provincetown. at
the tip of Cape Cod. We're notified, and
the cutter Redwing started for the
scene. The cutter Tampa, cruising in
the waters near Cashs Ledge. was re-
ported in radio communication with
the boat and on her way to her as
sistance.
1t was said here that the Tampa
should reach the drifting craft before
morning. Government radio stations
were in constant communication with
the CG-23S. The commander reported
that the crew was very comfortable
and that the vessel had suffered no
damage and was not leaking.
The vessel left her base here yes
terday and was caught in the heavy
gale of Cashs Ledge. She was re-
ported to be riding the storm salts
factorily tonight, and was said to be
in no immediate danger.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
COLLATERAL FORBIDDEN
FOR DRUNKEN DRIVERS
Persons Under Influence of Drugs
Also Barred by Police Head
From Cash Release.

An order forbidding the release on
cash collateral of persons arrested on
the charge Of operating an automobile
while under the influence of liquor
or drugs was issued to police captains
yesterday by Maj. Edwin B. Hesse,
superintendent. The order reads as
follows:
I'm the future in all cases of per-
sons arrested on the charge Of oper-
ating motor vehicles while under in.
fiuence of liquor or narcotic drug, and
where the person arrested is mani
festly unfit for immediate arraignnent
In court, he will be detained at the
station house until his condition is
such as to permit his appearance in
court to plead.
I'm view of the fact that the law
makes Jail sentence mandatory upon
conviction for such an offense, you
will refuse to accept collateral for the
release of persons detained under
the provisions of this order, but
willorequire real estate bond in such
amount as may be fixed by the clerk
of the court