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TAKES UP BTTEP Os
JAP IMIIMra
Objections of Secretary Hughes
to Provisions in Johnson Bill
Are Heard
Johnson Defends japi
Opinion is Expressed Measure
Might Affect Good Results
of Arms Treaty
WASHINGTON, Febuary 15.
The house immigration committee
tolay took up the objections ex
pressed by .Secretary Hughes to
the provisions in the Johnson bill,
which “single out Japanse immi
grants for exclusion,’' and certain
other restrictive proposals in the
measure.
Mr. Hughes, in a letter to Chair
man Johnson, declared the provi
sions affecting Japanese immigra
tion were “inconsistent” with the
treaty of 1911 between the United
States ar.d Japan, and added their
enactment might “largely undo”
the effects of the Washington arms
conference, “which so greatly im
proved our relations with the Tokio
government.”
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ELETION IT D
Sheriff Hicks, Implacable frets
«rs Hooded Order, Re-elected
Bibb Sherfif
MACON, February 15.—J. K.
Hicks, Jr., was re-elected sheriff
of Bibb County tor a term of four
years, it appeared last night on the
face of early election returns. E.
Julian Peacock, Jr. his opponent,
and Judge John P. Ross, his-cam
paign advises) conceded the election
of Mr. Hicks. It also appeared
that Usher T. Winslett would be
re-elected tax collector by a 2 to 1
vote over Ross Hatcher. The race
for clerk of Superior Court be-,
tween McD. Nisbet incumbent, and
Vivian H. Roberts was neck and
neck at 10 o’clock. The election
managers were still counting votes.
In conceding Sheriff Hick’s re
election by a majority of 750 votes,
Mr. Peacock said:
“I gave him the race of his life.
lam satisfied. I hope he will make
a better sheriff in the next six
years than In any other sheriff in
Georgia, ahd -hope that he will
prove a bitter enemy to the boot
leggc ”
Shv iff Hicks is known here as
an implacable foe of the Ku Klux
Klan, having been instrumental in
the arrests of a number of klar.s
men accused of. participation in at
tacks pn Macory citizens. All dep
uties in his office who admitted
connection with the klan were dis
charged by Sheriff Hicks several
months ago, and it is known that
he had the solid opposition of that
organization in his race for re-elec
tion.
FORT GAINES MASONS
INITIATE NEW CEASS
FORT GAINES, Ga., Feb. 15.
Following a delightful banquet at
the Hotel Raymur W. A. Graham
Council No. 23 of Masons, initiated
a class of eighteen new members.
The initiation ceremonies were un
der the supervision of E. A. Mcljlan
grand recordeh of the Grand Coun
cil of Georgia assisted by R. L.
Finney, of Mason.
The following officers were
elected and installed: C. R. Ross,
Illustrious Master; J. B. Grimslev,
Deputy Master 8. D. Coleman,
Conductor of Council; Zach Arnold,
Principal Conductor of Work; R.
F. Hancock, Steward; L. M. Ray,
Captain of Guards; W. G. Grimsley,
Treasurer; F. M. Weston, Recorder;
J. G. H. Quattebaum Sentinel.
W. A. Graham Council No. 22
is in a flourishing shape and the
prediction is made that its mem
bership will soon embrace all elibi
hie Masons in this community.
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AMERICUS MAN WINS AND
LOSES IN SUIT FOR SALARY
Joe Jackson Given Verdict By
1 Milwaukee Jury Sees Court
Reverse Decision
PLAYERS SUIT DISMISSED
Jury Severely Scored By Judge
Gregory for Action in Bring
ing in It’s Verdict
MILWAUKEE, February 15.
Joe Jackson, former outfieder of
Chicago American club, emerged
victor today in his salary suit and
$18,500 bonus claim, when the jury
in circuit court here today brought
in a verdict awarding him $15,-
700.40.
Judge Gregory set aside the ver
dict after severely scoring the jury
for their verdict in the face of evi
dence presented and dismissed the
action.
TWf KiLLED AND NINE
KING 11 'MH ST,'I
EM 11 MHTWEB
MONTPELIER, Vt. February 15.
Two persons were killed and nine
missing, believed to he dead, in a
fire which destroyed the Lawrence
building on Main street today.
The loss is -estimateci at $300,-
000.
Both of the dead sustained fatal
injuries when they pumped from
window and missed the life net.
SII'OOOTSWT BI
HEfflMiMI
WAYCROSS, Feb. 15.—More
than $32,000.00 spent on bridge
and highway construction in Ware
county luring the month of Jan
uary.
This was more than three fifths
of the total amount expended it.
the entire Waycross division, which
is composed of eleven counties in
thi ssection.
These are some of the startling
figures seen in the mouthy report
this section.
office for the Stale Highway De
partment. The report shows that
a total of $50,644.69 was expended
in the Waycross division during the
month of January and that of this
amount $32,495.35 was spent i.i
W’are county alone.
This goes to prove well the ex
tensive amount of good roads im
piovcments that are taking place
within our county. .Roads leading
out of Waycross in practically every
direction are getting attention now,
most of them being either graveled
or hardsurfaccd.
ALBANY MAY GET
BERTH IN LEAGUE
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 11
Formal organization of the Dixie
Baseball League was perfected at a
meting of the new circuit members
held here. . Six franchises com
pose the league, four of which are
now held by Montgomery, Selma,
Dothan and Pensacola.
VANDERLIP TESTIFIES
BEFORE OIL PROBERS
WASHINGTON, February 15.
Frank Vanderlip told the senate ci!
committee today he had no facts
whatever to go on when he recent
ly brought the name of President
Harding into the oil scandal.
He said he thought it his “puu
lic duty” to call attention to the
current rumors to stop them. He ad
ded that he had full basis for what
he said “that these were current
1-umops.” He further declared
himself a lifelong friend of Mr.
Harding end that his only purpose
was to clear his name.
Examination of Mr. Vanderlip
ended after he was on the stand an
hour and forty minutes.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 15. 1924
UNDERWOOD MEN WILL
RALLY HEREJONIGHT
Herschel Elders, President of Underwood Clubs
of Georgia. Will Address Gathering
At 7 O’clock Tonight
Underwood men of Amercius and Sumter county will rally tonight
at the court house for the organization of an “Underwood - For- Presi
dent” club, it being anticipated that th c Superior courtroom where the
address will be delivered, will be well filled by the supporters of the Ala
bama senator. Hon. Herschel Elders, representative in the lower house
of the General Assembly from Tattnall county, will deliver the chief ad:
dress and a party of friends of Senator Underwood today issued an invi
tion to every resident of the county to be present.
Mr. Elders is a man of mangetic ability with more than usual ability
is a platform speaker, as well as one who is fearless in support of his posi
tion upon every issue. He is an experienced campaigner, and handles his
subject in such able manner as always to command the undivided attention
of those who hear him.
Thdre will be every provision made for the comfort of those who
attend the meeting, and the courtroom has -been thoroughly cleansed
and renovated today in anticipation of a number of ladies being pres
ent. The speaking will commence promptly, it is announced by the com
mittee in charge, and there will not be a dull minute from beginning to
end - - ■ .e
MN CONTRACTOR
MAKFS M CHARGES
AGAIHST OFFICIALS
Secretaries Fall and Denby Ac
cused of Effort to Dispose of
Matamuska Coal Field* •
.EASE NOT EXECUTED
Since Then, However, Navy
Hasn’t Used ’Any Alaskan
Coal, is Charge Made
WASHINGTON, February 15.
Members of the house immigra
tion committee decided today to
postpone consideration of Secre
tary Hughes’ recommendation re
garding restriction of imnVsra
tion legislation until until next
week.
WASHINGTON, February 15. -
former Secretary Fall and Secre
tary Denby were declared in a let
ter today to President Coolidge by
John Ballaine,’ Alaskan railroad
constructor, to have entered into
negotiations July 1921 for transfer
and lease of rich Matamuska
coal reserves in Alaska along the
same lines later followed in the
Teapot oil leases.
The Alaskan coal lease was not
executed, but thc letter said that
the navy department, largely
through the efforts of Rear Admir
al Robinson, had assiduously re
fused ever since to permit the use
of Alaskan coal by thc navy.
KIWANIANS DOING
GOODWORKINSTATE
State Department of Agricul
ture is Enlisting Clubs in
Work Throughout Georgia
ATLANTA, Feb. 15.—The inter
est being shown and thc work in
augurated by the Kiwanis clubs of
Georgia in the promotion of agri
tultural pursuits is most timely and
one of the most important pro
jects to the farming industry yet
commenced through any channel
according to Georgia editors com
menting on thc movement.
| Officials of the Kiwanis club
j have enlisted the aid and eo-op
eiation of every Kiwanis club in
Georgia to co-operate \vith the state
agricultural department, the'' state
agricultural college and other
agencies to improve conditions and
put agriculture first and foremost
in the march of progress in every
community in the state.
“The field is most inviting and
this is Site opportune time for :L»
development and the bringing to
gether every interest in the state
in the proposed new era of farming
interests,” says Bowdre pfciuizy,
JOE JACKSON HELD
ON PERJURY CHARGE
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 15.
Joe Jackson, 'Sf Americus, Ga..
former Chicago Wliite Sox out
fielder, was arrested by Judge
John J. Gregory, in circuit court
here late Thursday on a rge
of perjury. Hix bond wi.s lixcd
at $5,000
MED MPS OF
KLAK AT HEIN PUT
UNDER ®I THERE
Carl Neilson Held on Ten
Charges of Larceny Growing
Out of Wholesale Raids
KLAN BACKED~ALL RAIDS
Last Friday’s Disorders, Which
Brought Troops in Scene Al
leged Result of These
MARION, 111., February 15.
Carl Neilson, exalted cyclops of the
Ku Klux Klan of Herrin, was under
arrest today charged with ten
charges of larceny, growing out of
the wholesale raids in Williamson
county recently.
The klan has been backing the
raids which resulted in last Friday
night’s, disorders and which cau ,ed
troops to be sent to that county.
WALTON WINS MOTION
TO QUASH INDICTMENT
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Feb.
14.—Seven indictments against J.
C. Walton, deposed governor,
charging felonies were thrown out
of state district court here" by
Judge C. C. Smith who sustained
Walton’s motion to quash them.
The court’s action was based on the
ground that the! grand jury that re
turned the indictments was not le
gally drawn.
SOUSA TO DIRECT
AMERICUS ORCHESTRA
Announcement was authorized to
day that arrangements have been
completed for John Philip Sousa
to direct the Americus Community
orchestra upon the occasion of his
engagement here Monday, February
25. Director Gane and his bmusi
eians will be gathered upon the
stage, and the famous director will
instruct the local musicians with
his baton during at least one selec
tion.
i K. P. LODGE ELECTS
■ MACON, Feb. 15.—M. R. Rodg
ers Lodge, Knights of Pythias last
night elected officers to serve for
the next six months.
WfßSHire REACH PMT
OF Ml® H REBEL
LEADER«II FIGHT
United States Cruiser Richmond
and British Warship Cape
town Both There
SITUATION STILL QUIET
Leonards Vaiesco’s Column De
feated in Engagement in
State of Chipas
MERIDA. Yucatan. February 15.
The American cruiser Richmond
and the British warship Capetown
have arrived at Pregreso. The rea
son for their arrival has not been
announced, but it is supposed they
are sent to communicate with con
sular officials.
General Alberto Pineda, revolu
tionary leader, has defeated the
forces of President Obregon under
Colonel Leonardo Valesco, in the
state of Chipas, taking a number of
prisoners and horses and a quanti
ty of armaments.
COMMITTEES NAMED
FOR BANKERS’ MEET
L. G. Council Head* Reception
Committee, With Frank Shef
field and G. R. Elli*
Lee Hudson chairman of the
committee on arriyigements for the
meeting of Group Four Georgia
Bunkers’ association which meets
here next Friday, February 22, to
day announced committees which
will co-operate in entertaining the
visitors. These committees are as
follows:
Reception comnjittee L. G.
Council, chainpan; Frank Sheffield
G. R. Ellis, W. C. Dixon, J. E. B.
McLendon, C. F. Giddings, A. J.
Bel|, G. C. Webb, Steve Pace, Love
lace Eve, J. E, Kiker.
Registration committee E. B.
Everett, chairman; A. J. Bell, H.
R. Branch, R. L. Crawford.
Automobile’Committee C. M.
Council chairman, S. R. Heys, H.
P. Everett, Philo H. Smith, Willis
Morgan, Carl Ansley.
Program Committee —Lee Hud
son, Chairman,; T. E. Bolton, Joe
M. Bryan, H. P. Everett.
Golf Committee, chairman; G. C,
Webb, J. Lewis Ellis, Evan T.
Mathis, Frank Lanier, John Shef
field, C. S. Glover, W. M. Jones,
Frank Sheffield, W. W. Dykes,
Walter Rylandcr, Frank Harrold, C.
H. Burke, Frank Sheffield, Jr., G.
R. Ellis.
The sessions of the group will be
held in the auditorium of the Ry
lander Theater, with the welcome
address delivered by Lovelace Eve»
ditor of the Times-Recorder. The
program in full is as follows:
Song—America.
Innovation —Rev James B. Law r
rence, Rector Calvary Episcopal
Church, Americus.
Address of Welcome—LoveQacc
Eve, Editor Americus Times-Recor
der.
Response—P. C. Searcy, Bank of
Thomasville.
Address—The Life of George
Washington (10 minutes) —Senator
Stephen Pace, Americus.
Annually Message by the Chair
man.
Address “Georgia Problems"
(30 minutes! —James A. Holloman,
Associate Editor Atlanta Constitu
tion.
Song.
Appointment of Committees: On
Resolutions, On Nominations.
Address “Agricultural Credit
Facilities Under the Federal Re
serve Act”—Hon. Jos. A. McCord,
Chairman of the Board, Federal
Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Subjects for Gepcral Discus
sion. Separate leader for each I
subject.
Bank Diractors, Their Qualifica-i
tiohs and Duties.
Co-operative Marketing of Li’e|
(Continued On ’?wo) "
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WILLIAM J. WALLACE
WALLACE NOMINEE
- OF SINGLE TAXERS
New National Party Expect to
Campaign in 35 states and
Poll 750,000 Votes
NEWARK, N. J. Feb. 15.—Tho
first presidential nominee for the
11924 race has stolen a lap on cho
I field.
I He is William J. Wallace, namsd
las thc standard bearer of the Gom
|munwealth Laud Party, tformerly
the Single Tax Party. His run
ning mate is J. C. Lincoln of Cleve
land selected for the vice presi
dency without any opposition.
At the party’s national ionvin
tion, in the Engineering Societies
Building in New York, delegates
from 14 states, among them Ala
aware, Maryland Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York Pennsylva
nia Ohio, Oklahoma and Rhode Is
land—named their candidates, drew
iSp their platform and started
right out after votes while the
members Os the major parties are
still juggling around for delegates
to the nomination conventions!
The expect to campaign in 35
states and poll 750,000 votes!
Which is some improvement over
the several hundred votes tallied in
1912, when Wallace ran for the
first time.
It was his debut in politics, and
his parjy’;; entry into the national
field.
WILL HARD SURFACE
SO. GEORGIA ROAD
BRUNSWICK. Feb. 15.—G. M.
Flanuigan district highway engi
neer, is in the city for the pipose
of making arrangements to begin
at once on surfacing the road oe
tween Broadfield and Darien.
There has been some complaint
about the bumpy condition of this
road and the State Highway depart
ment, wishing to have these high
ways through Brunswick in condi
tion so that the tourists may travel
over them in comfort, have author :
ized the district engineer to proceej
at once and put this particular
stretch of road in tip top condition.
In discussing this matter Mr,
Flannigan this morning stated it
was very possible that in the near
future some oil surface would be
applied to this particular stretch o
that it would hr Id together during
ihe windy season ami would not
blow away a.s heretofore.
JUDGE ANDREW COBB
HEADS M’ADOO CLUB
ATHENS, Ga.. Feb, 15.—Judge
Andrew J. Cobb, former supreme
court justice, tonight was .unani
mously elected to head the Clarke ’
County McAdoo Slub at a meeting
conducted by friends of the form
er Secretary of the Treasury who
lis contending for the Democratic
[ nomination in the Georgia stare
'Presidential primary to t>e hJJ
'March 19.
i Other officers elected were
IS. E. Wasson and J. Warren Smith,
I vice presidents; C. E. Martin, sec
[retr.iy and W. K. Meadow, county
campaign maijager.
New York Futores"" ll— "
PC Open High Low ClotS
Mar 31.7gj31.60131.87i31.75|31.00
May 32.05 32.0032.10 31-00 31-25
July 30.52 3d.48 30.09 29.68 30.07
Oct. 27.20 27.25 27.25'27.70,26.90
Dec. 26.80 26.70,26.70 26.15,26.45
Americus strict middling 30 l-4c,
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PRICE FIVE. CENTS
INCOME TH BILL TH
BE COMPLETED HE
IF H WEEy 'TIS SB
Leaders of Both Sides Agreed
Such Course Will Be Easily
Possible
TAKE UP BILL TUESDAY
Democratic Measure and Repre
sentative Frears Bill Both to
Be Considered
WASHINGTON, February 15.
The House agreed today to take
tip next Tuesday the income tax
rates revenue bill, the major point
in the controversy, with amend
ments in order.
Leaders on both sides predicted
that under the arrangement com
pletion measure within tjvo weeks'
will be possible.
Two days will probably be tak
en up by the income tax section.
The agreement specifies that th?
democratic income tax reduction
plan will be in order as one of the
amendments, and that the proposal •
of Representative Frear, of Wiscon
sin, will fie in order as substitute
amendment.
WE HOME BORNEO
ill LEESEWPG TODAY •
Defective Vhinmey in Living
Room Causes Damages Esti
mated at $3,000
LEESBURG, February 15.—Fire
discovered at 8 o’clock this morn
ing totally destroyed the home ol
T. A. Tharpe here. The family
were all at breakfast when the fire
was discovered by a passer-by, who
summoned the Leesburg volunteer
fire department.
The entire roof was ablaze when
the Laesbiirg department reached
the scene, and it was soon realized
that none of the structure could be
saved. Most of the house furnish
ings were removed by citizens be
fore the roof fell in, while others
sent an appeal to Albany for help,
the motorized department from that
city responding within a brief time.
With the arrival of the, Albany site
apparatus > the fire, which had
threatened to spread to adjoining
buildings was confined to the Thaij>
home. The loss is estimated at
000 with some insurance carried,
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HE'S W KLIMIN
Alabama Senator Denies Charge
That 'He is Affiliated With
Secret Order
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15—A flat
denial that he was or ever had
been a member of the Ku Klux
Klan was mode in the Senate today
by Senator Heflin, Democrat, Ala
bama in the course of an address
regarding diis proposed investiga
tion of alleged Texas land fraud;.
*'l am not a member'aud never
have a member of the Ku Klux
Klan” Senator Heflin said. "Fur
ther I never have had'-conferences
with managers of Senator May
field’s contests and have not heard
that contest mentioned by* any
senator for two months.’ -
ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING OF S.-W. RY.
MACON, February 15.—At the
annual meeting of the ‘stockholders
of the Southwestern Railroad Com
pany held at its offices here Thurs
day, the following officers were re
elected: J. F. Minis, of Savannah,
presilent; W. R. Cox vice president;
Gordon L. Hardemau secretary and
treasurer, and William H. Felton
cud A. 1.. Miller, of Macon; Samuel
B. Adams, Alexander R. Lawton.
J. J. Rausrs and Abraham C. Read,
of Savannah, directors.