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x WEATHER For Georgia Fair tonight; warmer in south portion Satur day increasing cloudiness, prob ably bocongiig unsettled In northwest portion. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR—NO 40 NEW CHARGES FILED IN NATION'S OIL RESERVE SCANDAL OOOOO’OOOOO 000000000000 o o e o o WILLIAMSON KU KLUX[LEADER ARRESTED o O 0 O O O O 0 O O o’oo o 0000000000 JOEJJACKSON’S JURY AWARDS $15,740,-:BUT/COURT REVERSES FINDING HOUSE C BBMITTEE 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.” ifiim ■ 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. r “ ' ' ” - THETIMES?"?Rf:CORDER in he ar 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) " w 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, ~~ i 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, nm 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.