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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
w. G. LEWIS, JR., KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

W. G. Lewis, colored, son of W.
e. Lewis, local tailor and merchant,
who was fatally injured when the
automobile in which he was riding
turned over near Dawson Friday
night, died this morning at 1920
o'clock at the colored hospital. Two
other men riding with Lewis re,
ceived minor injuries.
Details of the accident are meag-
err. Lewis's father said that he had
not been informed as to how the
Dodge car turned turtle, but he is
of the opinion that it struck a rough
spot in the road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
MIAMI NEWSPAPERMAN
KILLED IN AUTO CRASH

MIAMI, July 25.-Laverne Col
lier, 80, general manager of the illu-
strated daily tab of Miami, publish
ed by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., was
almost instantly killed this morn
ing when the automobile which he
was driving, crashed into a railroad
switch engine. Mrs. B. Rolfe, 27,
who was with him at the time of
the accident, sustained the loss of
her lower right leg, and is in a
serious condition at the hospital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
TALO ALTO, Calf, July 25.-
War; Who is responsible?

IALO ALTO, Calf, July 25.-
War! Who is responsible?
"Militarists and teachers of the
world" How can it be abolished?
''By teaching history unperverted
in the interest if national honor
or partisanship, and by bringing
the tsudents of the world closer to-
gether."
DR.. David Starr JordanG chancel-
Tor emeritus of Leland Stanford
University and author of the Raph-
ael Herman Peace Plan, which will
be presented for consideration to
teachers all over the world, offers
that antidote for war-backed by
100000 to "make the plan work. "
Heretofore, he declarer "War has
been glorified, it's braveries being
set forth as the acme of heroism.
The real progress of nations in sci
ence, art and intellectual develop
ment is scantily treated"
His peace plan will make head
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
DR.. OCHSNER, FAMOUS
CHICAGO SURGEON, DIES

CHICAGO, July 25.-Dr. Albert
John Ochsner famous surgeon, died
here today of angina pectoris. He
was 81 years old and was the author
of numerous surgical treatises and
text books. He was a contributor
to the medical press and was at
one time president Of the American
College of Surgeons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
CHARGED WITH SELLING
MORTGACED PROPERTY

j. D. Bowen was arrested late
Friday afternoon by Sheriff Nc
Arthur and lodged in the county
Jail on warrant charging him with
disposing of mortgaged property.
Bowen is alleged to have sold an
automobile truck to which ]. W.
Lott claimed title, according to She
riff Macarthur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
FIRE DESTROYS ROOF
OF NEGRO RESIDENCE

A negro residence on East JEFF
ferson was partially destroyed by
fire Friday, which started from n
spark from the chimney and did
damage estimated at approximate
ly $3.50. This is the first blaze of
any consequence that the local fire
fighters have had to combat in near
ly three months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
436 CHINESE DROWN
IN KOREAN FLOOD

TOXIC, July 25.-An official re-
port of the recent Korean flood,
which conferred around the capital
city of Seoul, says that 436 persons
were drowned and 215 missing. To
kio municipality and the Chamber
of Commerce are soliciting refif
funds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
TWENTY-EICHT DROWN
WHEN LAUNCHES SINK

SHANGHAI, July 25.-Twenty-
eight persons were drowned here
today when sudden squall capsiz-
Ell two ferry lauches whilse crossing
the Whangpoo rivers for Pootung.
1hirty-one persons were rescued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25
WEATHER

For Georgia-Fair tonight; Sun
day local thundreshowers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-07-25

AMERICUS SPOT COTTON
Middling, 25c.
Evening star., 1925-01-23
ROTORSH|P TO co
ON TRADE VOYAGE
SaiI-IeSS Sailing Vessel viii
/ Carry a Cargo of Lumber
From Danzig to England.

BY Cable to The Star and New York World.
LONDON, January 23.-Anton Flett-
ner's rotorship Buckau, the sail-less
sailing vessel, is about to make her
first commercial voyage. 1t is report
ed here tho vessel has been chartered
10 carry timber from Danzig to a port
on the east coast of England, prob
ably weymouth.
The ship is expected to arrive in
this country, driven by the wind
working on her two revolving cylin-
drical towers, about February 5.
The Buckau has been chartered at
the current rates, and the interested
parties are eager to see whether the
reduced operating expenses claimed
for the queer craft will enable them
to make propOrtionately larger profits
Flettner has contended his ship re-
quires only about one-fifth as many
men as a sailing vessel of the same
size and will, of course, need little
fuel She also can move in any direc-
ton of the wind and without lacking.
FIettner is planning to construct a
larger rotorShip to cross the Atlantic.
Copyright, 1924.
Evening star., 1925-01-23
PASTEUR EXPERT DENIES
TUBERCULOSIS HEREDITY
Or. Calmette Says Immunity Can
Be Artificially Acquired by
Vaccination.
BY the Associated Press.


PARIS, January 23.-Statements by
Or. Calmette, subdirector of the Pas
teur Institute. that tuberculosis is
almost never hereditary. and NJ. Co
dart, minister of hygiene, that the
antt-tuberculosis fight must be cou-
pied with social hygiene program,
were features of meeting of anti
tuberculosis societies yesterday at
tho Sorbonne. President Doumergue
attended the meeting.
DR.. Calmettc said: Immunity to
tuberculosis is acquired when a light
contamination has been cured, lust
as in the case of other infections dis
eases. We can bring about this i'm
munity artificially by preventive vac
cfHation. This should be done as
soon as possible after birth. before
any natural contamination has a
chance to develop. The work in our
Laboratories is being directed to mi
end" - ''i'S
Evening star., 1925-01-23

the minimum charge, which is rs cents
within the District.
Evening star., 1925-01-23
ELECTRICITY RATE CUT
GIVEN TWO COUNTIES
Montgomery and Prince Georges
Get Reduction to z 1-2 Cents in
Primary Glass.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BALTIMORE, January 23.-Follow-
ing the conference the first part of
the week between officials of the Po
tomac Electric Power Co. of Wash
in gton and the Public Service Com
mission, electric rate reductions af-
fecting $500 Maryland subscribers in
Montgomery and Prince Georges
Counties were filed with the commits
sion yesterday by William f. Ham,
president of the power company.
The primary rate of the company
is reduced from 10 to 7h cents a kilo-
watt hour in the new schedule. There
is, however, no change in the mini
mum charge, which remains at 81.
The commission was informed that
the new rate schedule is identical
with that now in effect in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, except concerning
Evening star., 1925-01-23
THREE DIE IN CHAIR.
Youth, 90, Among Trio-Was Ac-
cused in Hold-Up Killing.

oSSINING, N. Y, January 23.-John
Leonard of New York, Florencio
Lerma of Buffalo and Nicholas Fer
ranti of Binghamton, N. Y, were exc
cuted last night in Sing Sing prison.
The men went to the electric chair
in the order named
Lerma killed a policeman in Buff
falo; Leonard, %, and youngest of
the three. had been convicted of the
murder of Edward Dodge in a Bronx
Evening star., 1925-01-23
EGYPT'S ARMY COUNCIL,
New Organization Formed With
War Minister at Head.

CAIRO, Egypt. January ga royal
decree issued yesterday says that
new army council will be created
with the minister of war its presi-
dent. 1t will advise on the division
or the country into military zones.
the erection of Notifications and the
organization generally of defenses
Evening star., 1925-01-23
MRS. SABIN REELECTED.
Will Continue as Head of Women's
G. o. P. Club.

NEW YORK. January 23.-Mrs.
II. SubIu was reelected presi-
lent of the Womeu's National Repub-
lican Club yesterday. Other officers
elected Were Miss Maude Wetmore,
first vice president; Miss Helen Varick
Boswell, second vice president; Mrs.
Courtlandc NicolI, third vice presI-
dent; Mrs. Arthur L. Lott, recording
secretary; Mrs. Horatio :. Honnard,
treasurer; Miss Sarah Schuyler But
Ter, corresponding secretary
Evening star., 1925-01-23
JUSSERAND PLEDGES
SERVICE TO AMERICA
Retiring Envoy Says Henceforth
He Will Be Unofficial Ambassa-
dor to France.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW WORK, January 23.-Former
Ambassador Jules Jusserand told
more than 200 friends and admirers
here yesterday that now that he had
ceased to be the official representative
of France in America he would for
the rest of his life consider himself
the unofficial ambassador from Amer
ica to France"
The farewell to the former dean
of the diplomatic service was staged
in historic Fraunce's Tavern In lower
Manhattan, where George Washington
bade farewell to his officers after
the Revolution.
Solicitor General James NJ Beck ex-
pressed the hope that NJ. Jusserand.
instead Of returning to his own
country for a well earned rest, would
find himself recalled to his country's
service, as Washington was .in 1888.
the minimum charge, which Is 75 cents
Evening star., 1925-01-23
Pope's Memory Honored.

ROME, January 23.-The third an
niversary OF the death OF Pope Bene-
dict XIV was celebrated with a solemn
ceremony in the Sistine Chapel yes
Evening star., 1925-01-23
terday. Pope Plus and numerous
high prelates attended.

The more money you have the easie =
1t is for you to practice economy.
Evening star., 1925-01-23
hold-up. and Ferranti killed his
common-law wife near Binghamton.

II you need work, read the want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
MISS HIRONIMUS HEADS
LAW COLLEGE SENIORS
Elected President Of Glass at Meet
ing-Party Is Given for
Professor.

Members Of the senior class OF the
Warrington College Of Law have an.
nounced the election Of officers for
the year. In a spirited session Of the
class, Miss Helen c. Hironimus was
chosen president; J. B. Corridor. first
vice president; Miss Mary A. Reagan.
second vice president; Miss Dorothea
M. Wassmann. secretary, and Steven
E. Katopothis. for the third time
elected to the position Of treasurer.
A surprise party was given last
night at the college by members of
the senior and junior classes in honor
Of the birthday Of Prof. Harry A.
Hegarty. After a program Of music
and addresses, Prof. Hegarty Was
presented with brief case. The
evening ended with dancing. Cards
also were played.
Prof. Symon. whose lectures on
Trade Mark Law" started last week.
has been ordered to report for mill.
tary duty and his course has been
postponed until Wednesday evening,
October %. A condensed version of
his first lecture will be repeated for
any desiring to begin the course.
The Phi Delta Gamma, graduate
sorority Of the American University.
has elected as its president Dean
Laura H. Halsey Of the Washington
College Of Law. Miss Vera Brun.
gart. class Of 1919, was chosen as
historian.
Miss Annabel Matthews, class of
1921. has been made an attorney in
the solicitors Office, Bureau Of Inter.
nal Revenue.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
ETHEL EASLEY ELECTED
BY FlEUR De LIS CLUB
Other ohacers Chosen BY Dunbar
Nrls-Ssuior Class Il
Organised.

The Fleur de Lis. the senior girls'
club at Dunbar High School, elected
Ethel Easley president at its first
meeting OF the new school term.
Other officers chosen follow: vice
president. Miriam Hutchins; secretary,
fannle Pitt; treasurer, Rosa Mont
gomery. Chairmen Of tho various
committees are: Outdoor. Bernace
Swami: dramatics. Maud Davis; social.
ana music. Selma Taylor. Tho club
proposes to discuss etiQuette at one
meeting each month.
The senior class met and organised
Wednesday afternoon and elected the
following officers: President, Howard
FttShugh; vice president, Charles
Shorter; secretary. James Butcher,
and treasurer. Earl Shamwell. Plans
were discussed for the class publica-
ton. the Dunbar Year Book.
The Art Club has organized with
the following officers: President, Elaine
washington; vice president, James
Grayson; financial secretary, Ethsi
Morgan: treasurer. Helen Akerr.
The election Of the stan members
Of the Dunbar Observer. the paper OF
the pupils Of the Dunbar High School,
created much interest The follow.
Ing pupils were elected; Edit0r.in.
chief. Charles b. A. Shorter; MANAGING
editor. Edith NJ. Flynn: associate edi.
tors. Howard Fitzhugh. Miriam
Hutchins, Mabel Shippen. Ethel
Easley: exchange editor, Dorothy M.
Houston; business manager, Theodore
Holmes; assistant business manager,
Michael Wright: advertising mana
gers. Alan Woodbridge, Olga Beckwdth;
circulating managers. Goldis Tow1es,
Alice Berry, and typists, Richard
Jordan. Reoecca Tucker.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
FRENCH HONOR GIVEN
,T0CATHOlIC U. HERE.
Medal Attestants' Excellence Of
School Of Architecture in the
National Capital.

The 1S24-1925 medal Of the Societe
des Architsctes Deplometes par le
Gouverment Francais has been
awarded to the architectural depart
ment of Catholic University, 1t was
announced last night at the institu-
tion. The medal is given annually
to the college or university obtain
Ing the highest proportion Of values
In the work OF the Beaux Arts In
stitute. Frederick ". Murphy is head
Of the honored department.
James Garvin of Pittsfle!d, Mass,
was elected president Of the senior
class Of the university at its organi-
zation meeting. defeating his op-
pQnent; Frances Devin of Brooklyn
N, r., by 10 votes. Thomas Locraft
Of the District was chosen vice presi-
dent. John Whalen also Of the Dis
trict. secretary: Benjamin Sartain OF
South Pittsburg, Tenn, treasurer
and Ban1amin Collins OF Gleni
Falls, n. Y. student representative
w. w. Mcintyre Of Great Darlington
Mass. and Leonard Rutledge o,
Hartford. Conn. were elected repre-
sentatives Of the athletic council.
The Tower. campus news weekly
made its initial appearance Of the
new academic year Wednesday. II
paid high tribute to the universitys
new foot ball coach. Jack McAuliffe
The Glee Club held it's first meeting
OF the year Thursday. when q large
number Of freshmen reported to DR.
Behrendt for tryouts. Satisfaction
was expressed at the wealth and cali
Der of the new material. The club
will have a larger schedule Of en-
ga9ements TO fulfiil this year than
last.
The bod Noon Club met for the
hrsf time this season Wednesday eve
ming. James L. Garvin is this years
president. Other officers are: Leon
ard J. Rutledge, vice president:
Thomas Hawley. recording secretary:
Morgan Marting. corresponding sec
retary; Edward Lafond. treasurer;
Frank A. Gallagher. interclub repre-
sentative. and Mr.. David Garvin and
George Kennedy, trustees
Evening star., 1925-10-11
UNIVERSITY STARTS
ENGLISH COURSES
Journalism Class Included in
New Departure at
National.

With the opening of the new acad.
emic year, National University has in.
stiuted a series of courses In English,
N. Bryllion Fagin. formerly of the
faculty of the College of Commerce
Of the University of Maryland. has
been appointed professor in charge.
Prof. Fagin is giving courses in bust.
ness English. short story and fiction
writing. short story seminar, survey
Of English literature, survey Of Amer
lean literature and modern cotem-
porary literature.
z. E. Ericsson. an instructor OF the
University of Maryland. is again
teaching composition and rhetoric
and also is giving a course In ele.
mentary English. particularly for the
benefit of those students who lack
adequate instruction in this branch.
Another course in this department,
which is incidentally one Of the larg.
est In the school. is that In journalism,
taught by Francis J. Carmody. Even
tually the university will offer sew
eral advanced courses in journalism
and the elementary course was In
troduced this year to ascertain the
response Of Washington students to
1t.
Public Speaking Courses.
Public speaking and debating
courses also are available at the Ma
tional in the department of English
The public speaking course conducted
by Prof. Dale Carnagie, who is CIV.
ing similar courses in New York and
Baltimore. Is being attended by a large
group Of business men. The debating
training is under the supervision of
Prof. Frederick D. Myer, a member
OF the local bar
The School Of Business Administra
ton and Government is conducting
group Of courses as preparatory sub
jects for the study Of law. Like the
courses In the law school, these are
all given at hours which may be at.
tended by employees Of the Government
without loss of time from their work.
These courses may be applied toward
the degree Of bachelor Of arts. The
pre-legal subjects are political science,
American government, American his.
tory. English history. municipal gov.
eminent, county government, compar.
ton and rhetoric. general psychology
and applied psychology.
Gets Editorial Post.
William Boyd Craig. who conducts
general mathematics course in the
School Of Business Administration and
Government. has accepted a position
with the editorial board of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce.
Registration last week in both the
law school and School of Business Ad.
min!stration and Government brought
the total enrolment In both of those
departments Of the university to a
higher mark than reached before in
the history Of the I1piyersftv p>oI.
tration in both schools will continue
this week and is expected to still
further swell the total.
Capt. Charles Campbell Mccall Of
Montgomery. Ala. a graduate Of the
law school Of the class Of 1922, who
Is now a bank examiner for the State
OF Alabama, is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for attorney
general Of that State.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
FRESHMAN Glass
BIGGEST |NH|ST0RY
University of Maryland Has
Enrolment Of ISL First
Year, Students.
Special Dispatch 70 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
COLLEGE PARK. Nd, October 10.
There are sS2 students enrolled in
various branches Of the University OF
Maryland. according to figures just
compiled by Miss Alma Preinkert, as.
sistant register OF the institution.
OF these 351 are frst.year students,
the largest enrolment of freshmen in
the history Of the University. More
than 40 per cent Of the students are
in the College of Arts and Sciences,
AL being enrolled In this branch. One
hupdred and eighty-two are co-eds. the
incoming class of women numbering
81.
The enrolment, according to eel.
leges follows. College of Arts and
Sciences. AL; College Of Engineering
2l0; College Of Agriculture. 1876; Col.
lege Of Education, lib; College o.
Home Economies. 20. and Graduate
School, SO.
Princeton Man to Speak.
/, Ray Purdy Of Princeton University
will speak on THE Honor System" at
the weekly session Of the Y. NJ. C. A.
next Monday evening. He is a strong
advocate Of the system.
Maryland's Glee Club. under the di.
rectton OF DR.. Homer c. House, Is hold.
ing rehearsals twice weekly.
Rossbourg Club will hold its first
dance OF the season Saturday evening.
October II. following the Maryland.
Virginia Poly foot ball game in Wash.
ington.
Miss Adele Stamp, dean of women at
the university. attended the sessions
Of the American Recreation Associa.
ton, held in Asheville, N. c.
Carl Frazier has been elected bust.
ness manager of the Diamondback, the
Official student publication OF the uni.
verstty. He won over Richard Coff
man In an election held by the studen,
assembly.
Work on Year Book.
Work on the Reveille. the year book.
has begun. Parks Shipley Of Hyatts.
vile is the editor and George Morri.
son Of Port Deposit, Nd, Is the bust.
ness manager.
Sergt. Earl Hendricks will coach the
mems rife team this season. George
Minas, manager Of the marksmen, is
arranging a schedule.
Twenty-Five girls have answered the
call for the girls ride team. which last
year ranked third among the fair sex
combinations in the country. Among
the candidates are eight who were on
the squad last year. Betty Amos,
Helen Beyerle. Julia Behring, Alma
Essex. Mary Jane McCurdy. Dorothy
Murray. Martha Sims and Thelma
Wink3er.
DR.. E. A. Fucker, professor of mod.
ern languages. has completed his book
on the Chinese theater. and it Is now
being published. DR.. Fucker also is
writing special articles for magazines
and newspapers.
Track athletics is to be made a reg.
ular part Of the sport program Of the
co-eds this year. Irene Mead Of the
sophomore class Is the manager. Hero.
tofore, recognized competition had
been confined to tennis and basket
ball.
John Austin Moran of the class OF
'22, who had been carrying on grad.
uate work In the bacteriology depart.
ment at Maryland has been given the
Lewis fellowship at University of
Chicago. He will continue his research
in bacteria.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
FIRE DESTROYS BUILDING
At ARLINGTON JUNCTION
Companies Prevent Blaze From
Spreading to Large Oil
Tanks Nearby.

Fire late last night destroyed a
building of the Washington Concrete
Products Co. at Arlington Junction
Va, and for a time threatened to
spread to q second structure nearby.
With the assistance of a Washington
company, however. Arlington County
fire companies succeeded In prevent.
ing tho blaze from spreading.
The 6remen were handicapped by
Jack OF water. After exhausting the
supply in the concrete company's tank
1t was necessary to call upon the Hy'
tiraulic Press Brick CO.. several blocks
away. for its high-pressure pumps
Had this source been absent the fire
might have proved serious, as the
wind was blowing straight toward
large oil tanks a few blocks away.
The damage amounted to less than
$4,000, all of which Is covered by in
surance. Officials Of the company
blamed the fire on electric wiring.
Evening star., 1925-10-11
JUNIOR HIGH OPENS
WITH 600 ENROLLED
Jefferson School Notes Several
Changes in Corps Of Instructors.
Record Of Activities.

Jefferson Junior High School began
the second year Of it's work with an
enrolment OF 900 pupils and 80 teach
ers. Several changes have been made
in tho teaching staff. Miss r. w.
Burkhart resigned and r. W. Glenn
was Transferred to Business Hfsn:
New teachers assigned to the school
are Misses Blandford. Campbell, De
Ho6, Murphy, Robey and Wolfenbar-
ger and MeasrsL Skehan and Bougie.
Many Of the faculty had vacations
of interest. Misses Stewart and Hart
and H. 8. Smith were abroad; Misses
Carraher and Reed and Mrs. Hester
were In Canada and New England,
and J. A. Bougie toured the same
country BY automobile. Misses Grip
pen and HArmel and o. Scheidel drove
far into the western part OF our coun-
try.
Tho lunchroom. which was run last
year by Mrs. Henderson,. 10 now In
Through the courtesy Of the De VII
hiss Manufacturing Co. Of Toledo,
Ohio. . paint spraying machine has
been installed In the paint shop. Tho
boys arc eagerly awaiting the oppor-
tunity to learn how to apply paint by
means Of an air brush.
The drst assembly was held We'd
nesday for the Sth and 9Th grades.
Due to the increased enrolment. the
7th grades will have their own assem-
blies, alternating each week w1kh the
upper classes. J. L. Clark Of the
National Chamber of Commerce gave
a graphic talk on "Fire Prevention" I"
School songs and yells, led by Cheer
Leader Walter Hamburg, closed an
interesting program. -
Under the direction Of J. 8. Caslow
and his department q largo radio set
W1s installed in the auditorium for
tho use Of the pupils and teachers dur
ing tho world series. Over q hundred
xathered daily after school in the hall
to enjoy the treat.
School activities already are under
way. Section presidents and athletic
representatives have been elected.
The soccer team will be chosen this
week to open the inter- Junior high
soccer series Tuesday. when Jefferson
meets Hine Junior High. The orches-
ira, underethe direction OF Miss Price,
played several selections at the upper
class assembly. la -, =
Inspirational talks were given Mon
day during guidance period on thrift
and tho library. Glasses have been
given the privilege OF being person
ally conducted through the Public
Library. 3s.T
The correct use of the files, in order
to expedite proper location Of q; book.
10 another attractive feature offered
to the students. The Neighborhood
House has offered the use Of their
library for this purpose.
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