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Newspaper Page TextWEATHER For Georgia—Generally fair and cooler tonight except probably showers on the coast probably light frost in northwest portion tonight; Saturday fair slightly warmer in north ar.d central portion Sunday fair ■FORTY-SIXTH YEAR—NO.-92 GEORGIA LABOR FEDER A HON REBUKES! WILLIAM G. M’ADOO booooo 000 o o o o o p o o" b * o o o o•• o o 0 IMMIGRATION BILL RING FINAL PASSAGE O 0000000 O O 0000 ) O O, O O 000000000 DAUGHERTY DEFENDED BY EX-ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN GFl® FEOERATIDN OF I.l® ACCUESS tao Mm ‘Big Four Ignored Labor in Ap pointment of Delegates, Reso lution Declares LABOR NOT RECOGNIZED Claim Few Labor Alternates and No Delegates Named By McAdoo Managers ATLANTA, April IS.—Atlanta labor leads’-* are indignarji over the alleged ignoring of labor votes by McAdoo’s managers in the ap pointment of delegates to attend the Georgia Demoeratis state Con vention here next Wednesday. So keen is their disappointment over this lack of recognition of their claims upon McAdoo, the matter was the subject of a bitter debate in the Georgia State Federation of Labor now in session. Charging that organized labor has been ignored by the “Big Four’’ in making up representation from various counties to the demo cratic state convention the Geor gia Federation of Labor adopted a resolution Thursday afternoon, di recting its president to attend the coming ..convention ar;d make a “vigorous and emphatic protest against the failure of the McAdoo managers to recognize labor in naming the delegates to the state convention.” It was further resolved that in coming and future officers of the federation in similar campaigns be instructed'to use the good offices and thdur influence “at • tho prop er time to the end that’ labor be considered an dits interest protect ed.” The resolution was introduced at the afternoon session of the state , convention, which is being held in the Labor temple in this city, and followed a sharp discussion that (Continued On Page Four) EARLY HEARINGS &HE American Participation in World Court to Be Discussed Be fore Sub-Committee WASHINGTON, April 18.—Ear ly hearings in the proposals of American participation in the world court were ordered today by the serate foreign relations committeee. A sub-Conrmittee of five, headed by Senator Peppvr, republican of Pennsylvania; has been selected to conduct'the hparjpg and maker a report in full,teethe.cpmmitee onmOws VDTF M FOOD OFFER Alabama Senator Declares Sen ate Should Declare Itself One Way Or Another WASHINGTON, April 18.—De mand was made on the floor of the senate today by Senator Undpr wood, democrat, Alabama, for a vote on the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals at an early date. Senator Underwood said an op portunity should be offered the senate to declare itself on the Ford bid one way or another and action should 'jjot be delayed. Chairman Norris, of the senate agriculture committee, said hearings were started by the committee on the Muscle Shoals’ question yes terday and two weeks probably would be required to complete the hearing. He declared there was no disposition on the part of the com mittee to delay action and that he would do nothing to prevent a vote in the senate. Senate Underwood said the Ford bid was invited by the government, could not be changed arid tWere was no reason why the serjate should pot vote on it. THE COAST GUARD CUTTER SEARCHES FOR ORLEANS NORFOLK, April 18.—The Coast Guard Cutter Mascoutin was ordered today to go in search for the four - masted schooner Orleans,’ which is in distress with a crew of nine men somewhere off Cape llateras. Fit OOi fit IMMIGRATION BILL II SENATE TODAY Points of Difference With House Measure All Adjuster! Dur ing Morning Session COOLIDGE STILL SILENT President Gives No Indication of His Purpose Regarding Veto of Measure WASHINGTON, April 18.—Hav ing brought the immigration bill in conformity with the house meas ure on points where wide differ ences were predicted, the senate went into the concluding phases of the legislation today with final ac tion expected before adjournment. President Coolidge, in. the mean while continued his study of diplo matic questions raised by the adop tion of the Japanese exclusion in both chambers, but gave no indica tion of his course when the final measure is presented him for ap proval or veto. AMBASSADQR’S RECALL NOT YET CONSIDERED TOKIO, April 18. —The recall of Ambassador Harjihara has not been contemplated by the Japanese gov ernment for the present at least. Premier Kiyoura told the American correspondents today after a meet-- ing of the cabinet. Ambassador* Hanihara’s note cor> taining the much discussed “grave consequences” phase, has be.en “mi.-} construed in America,” the premier declared, and realizing the serious ness of the situation the- premier asserted that the government had to maintain a conciliatory attitude and do the utmost to bring about a satisfactory solution of the immigration problem. “The Japanese 'exclusion cause passed both houses,” the premier said, ‘'but lacks the preside; t’s signature, which at the least is doubtful.” ■ iiiraiMH IS OFF ML MONDAY Lawyers On Both Sides Strength ening Their Positions »For Final Moves PHILADELPHIA, April 18.— Trial to determine the- sanity of Harry K. Thaw-, having adjourned until Monday, lawyers on both sides aye devoting Ithe time intervening to strengthening their positions for final move in the proceedings. FORSYTH WHITE WAY IS NOW OPERATING FORSYTH, April 18.—The white: way around the courthouse consist ing of IG itall iron posts, with large white globe on top, has been com pleted by W. Y. Andrews, and the lights were turned or. by R. B. Stephens, prominent banker and citizen, who in an address recount ed the progress of Forsyth. It is now proposed to extend the white way from the square to the depot. BessTe’Tift is also cori.em platitag tho installation of lights on the campus. MAJ. BROUGHER GUEST OF MACON OFFICERS ASSN MACON, April 18.—Major Wil liam E. Broughter, assistant to the officer in charge opnational guard affairs, fourth corps area, Atlanta was the guest of honor at a lun-; cheon of the Macot Oficers’ asso ciation Thursday, tie i,._de short talk on Mobilization day, which will bq, observed nationally at an early date. A number of out-of town officers were also guests of the association. ” AMERICUS GA., FRIDAY " APRIL 18, 1924 The 1924 Spring Deluge at Washington e ’ ’ - asuW 6EOHNIN6 \ /I I Taxss INDUCE? ) / 'uL ' r —■ - - - - o z \ 1 i . -S’ <7 . Y * -Sa C.MO BOOS SOLD n AMERICUS PEIS,: SIOO6 Distributed Among Sum ter Farmers As Result of Sale I Held By Marshall George 0. Marshall, county farm demonstration agent, distributed checks aggregating SI,OOO among Sumter county farmers today. The checks represei'.'L the proceeds of a carload of hogs sold at the Ameri cus co-operative pens during Thurs day, when 71 head were disposed of to an Atlanta buyer. The price paid for tops at the sale was 7 1-J cents, with about half tho offerings grading No. I’s. In the lot there were a numbet bl No. 2’s and a few roughs, this being accounted for by a scarcity of feedstuff in Sumter fields at this time. » ...« PRAYER SERVICESJN AMERICUS TONIGH F Prayer services beit g held in connection with the coming simul taneous revival campaign in Amer icus will conclude tonight with a series of meetings held iri the homes ■of residents ir ail parts of the itity. These services, and ■ the loaders,'it is announced, will be held as fel lows : At the home of R. T»- MiMath, Reese Park; Bradley Hogg, leader. At the home of Mrs. Sam Cob'b, on Forsyth street; J. A. Baugh, leader. At the home of Mrs . George Duncan, on South Hee street, T. O. Marshall, leader. At the home of Dr. C. P. Davis, 1121 South Lee street; T. F. Gate wood, Sr., leader. At the home of E. L. Cars Well, 401 South Lee street; Rev. R. F. Simpson, leader. At home of Mrs. W. P. McAi* thur, 125 Forrest street; A. C. Crockett, leader. NEW BRIDGE FINISHED BY GA. HIGHWAY DEPT. POULAN, Ga„ April 18—The bridge across the Atlantic Coast Line railroad in the suburbs of Poulan on the highway being built by the State Highway TUyiartment and Worth county from -Sylvester to Ty Ty creek, whi h is the line between Worth and Tift counties, has been completed, and Worth county turned the “keys” to the com pleted bridge over to the county and state, The bridge is twenty-four feet above the railroad tracks, arpl is about 150 feet lortg. CLARK GRIER RRINGS PHILLIPS' NAME MTB OWHEPTT SCANDAL Republican Patronage Referee in Georgia Accused of Con nection With Liquor Cases T" ' - - WASHINGTON, April Is.—Min ute details of the Savannah liquor conspiracy case in which 78 per sons were sentenced to the peniten tary, were recited before the Daugh erty committee today by Clark Grier, who described himsejf as a prominent Georgia republican apd former “informer” for the Depat me> of J ustjee. The witness declared there was a lopg delay in the prosecution of tKe cases after he had laid the facts before the department, and that the report was followed by his “dis charge” by W. J. Burns at the in stigation of John L. Philipp, re publican state chairman, who he charged was in volved in the liquor chses. The indictment against Philips Lumber fraud case is now pending ih the District of Columbia. H. L. Scaife, also former Depart ment of Justice investigator, cor roborated Grier’s testimony concern ing his separation from the depart ment after his Savannah report was submitted. FIVE MORE WITNESSES HEARD BY OIL PROBERS WAHINGTON, April 18.—Five more witnesses were called before the oil committee today in quest of scraps of information bearing on the inside story of the republican na tional convention in Chicago in 1920. One was T. A. Hamon, of In dianapolis, who related the story ■ tdld him by Dr. James Himrod, of Illinois, of how General Leonard Wood refused to aceept the support off Senator Boise Penroso, of Pen sylvania,, proffered op condition, that Penrose could name three cab ! inet members. - I HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT CALVARY CHURCH Good Friday, April Ifth, Evening prayer at 7:30 p. m. i Easter Eve, April 19th, mortr i ing l service, 11 a. rm. Evening prayer and Baptism 4p. m. After the evening service . there will be an Easter egg hunt for st he infant classes of the church 6Ch ° ol ’ AMERICUS MERCHANTS 18 CLUSE THURSBAT Agreement Circulated Signed Here Proval-a For Usual Short Summer Hours Americus merchants have agreed again this summer to observe Thurs day half holiday, as in previous years. An agrement pledging the merchants to close for half a day each Thursday was circulated and generally signed here Wednesday, and announcement is made today that the agreement will be put into effect May 1, to be 'continued unVA August 28. Merchants who signed the agreement are as follows: Pinkston company; Harris Gr eery, A. Cohen’s and Sons, W. 1 ■ Bailey Co., U. S. Walker aiM C(>.. Thos L- Bell, National 10, 2a, >,r Store, By J. H. Richardson; In lander Shoe Co., Piggly Wigh J . Cato’s Cash Market, M. C. Lord S. S. Meh. Co., R. S. Broadhurst, Shelocks, Niles Co. Americus Jewelry Co., Gylor. Andrews Furniture Co., J. H. l oo e and Sons, Gatewood-Gogdell HdW Co., M. Thomas Co., Joseph and Barker P. and T. Market, Mitchell Attyah Nassor Attyah, Americus Seed & Supply Co. Bragg’s Mar ket Mize Candy Co., Sheffield Co., Bailey Gro. Co.,Easdm & Martin L. W. Rogers Co., No. 2. D. Golder., Standard .Dry Goods Co., Clark-.? Coleman, Co., Ferris George, J. F. Mor.ohan, Nona Johnson, Jack Tinsley, Mitchell Saliba, W. A. Joy i ier, E. Markowitz Mathews Mar ket, J. M. Macey, United Grocery Co., J. W. Harris Franfc Stein L. Rosenburg, Ansley at 1 p. m. Till man Brown, Americus Lightin Co., Mrs. E. J. Walker, Ellinor Tillman, L. W. Rogers Co., No. 1, The Fair Store, The Undersellers, The Fash ion shop Hightower’s Book Store, Pearlman’s W. J. Josey Happy Feed Store, E. Pearlman". WORK BEING DONE ON BARBER’S POOL VALDOSTA April 18.—A con siderable amount of work is being done at Barber’s pool or; the west side of the city and it is under-'' stood that the place will be opt., cd to the public perhaps next week. Many imrovements have been made at the pool during the past few months, including additional facili ties for emptying the pool and re filling it. During the bathing sea son this pool has become a very popular place for Valdosta people. convicted Banker , GIVEN EIGHT YEARS | GLASGOW', Ky., April 18.— Hugh L. Grooms, charged with wrecking the Bank of Fouttein Run. which closed with a deficit of day sentenced to serve 8 years in day isenteheod • t ‘serve 8 yehrs ih the iienitenttay. Thd fcHarge* against Ed. Grooms, his father, was dismissed. > . . u I .J:.. • ■moiww TO Hitt CHiCHIK FOR DUTCH HURfflffl - Snowstorm ii>, Altutiap Delayed Start Scheduled Thur»d.ay Morning . TO LEAVE MAJOR MARTIN Squadron Commander Disabled Ship Now At Kantak, Unable to Leave CHIGNIK, April 18.—The three United States army giant cruiwn*, essaying around the world flight prepared today to leave for Dutph Harbor, Unalaska Island, 400 miles distant. Although scheduled to start yes terday, the cruisers were delayed by a snowstorm on the Aleutian Is lands. They will not wait at Dutch Harbor for the arrival of .Major Frederick Martin, squadron com mander, who is i.'ow at Kantak, Al aska, with the disabled flagship, “Seattle.” 'DIAMOND TOE’ PUT 18 OEATHIB CHAIR Man Who Killed Little Kock Detective Walked Briskly to Death in Penitentiary LITTLE ROCK, April 18,— “Diamond Joe,” Sullivan went to his death in the electric chair ii» the state penitentiary here at 5:57 this morning for the murder oS Luther Hay, Little Rock detective, last July. Sullivan walked briskly to the death chamber, showing :(o nervous ness. The body will be sent tH his mother in Kansas City. ATLANTAPIILICEMAN ACCUSED DOOTLEGGER Patrolman W. G. Whitley Sus pended Pending Disposal of Liquor Charges ATLANTA, April 18.—Patrol man W. G. Whitley will face trial on charge of handling whisky al the next regular meeting of the po lice committee of council, it was an nounced by members of the com mittee Thursday. Charges based on alleged dealings in liquor four years ago were dropped at a meet ing Wednesday night, but the offi cer was suspended under new Charges alleging recent transac tions. No mention was made at the meet ing of any intended change in the position of chief of polied, Council man John A. Beall presided in the absence of Chairmarj Edward H. Inman, who is out of town. ADEL BUSINESS MEN TO ATTEND REVIVAL VALDOSTA, April lg. .The Business Mens Club of AdeT, more than twenty strong, will be the d’n ner guests of the Kiwanis club of Valdosta on Friday evening after which visitors ai d hosta will go in a body to the tent and hear Gipsy’ Smith, Jr., in his great sermon “From Gipsy Tent to Pulpit.” Last week the Valdosta Kiwanis club extended an invitation to the Adel Business Mens Club to come to Valdosta some evening during the Gipsy Smith meetings, and'ac ceptance was received this mor • ing, it being stated that from twen ty-two to twenty-five members had agreed to come, u B New York Cotton Future# Market closed. (1008'Fritfay. PRICE FIVE CENTS MITCHELL PALMER SATS MEAHS'STURI IS TISSUE Os LIES' MM** I ■ ■■ ' Former Alien Property Custo dian Says Story Was Long Ago Disproved Entirely SENATE IS CRITICISED Body Becoming ‘Distributor of Slander and Slinger of Mud,’ He Asserts ATLANTIC CITY, April 18.-- A. Mitchell Palmer, former alien property custodian, issued a state ment referring to the testimony qf Gaston B. Means before the Daugh erty investigating committee. “The lurid tale of a plot or. the party of Attorney General Daugh erty to blackmail me into using my influence in congress in his behalf, is a tissue of falsehool from begin ning to end,” says the statement The statement also said that tp “allow a witness like Means to re peat unfounded charges, long since been disproved, is' well calculated tq . discount the sincerity of the present inVestigsrtiou and justify widespread c'riticis®i:iio&ithe isenate for becoming a' * mere distributor Os slander and a slinger of mud.” manyWnatteiid COB LECTURES Three score Americus and Sum ter com ty .women attended Thurs day afternoon the first of a three day series of cooking lecture dem onstration exercises Conducted by Miss Marion Fiadoes, in the office of Miss Bonnie Parkman, Sumter coin ty home economic agent. Because of the unusual interest manifested in the lessons, Miss Fiadoes was assigned to the Amer icus district intead of Miss Agnes White, as was first anticipated and scheduled. Miss Fiadoes is or.e of the foremost exponerjts of domes tic science in the United, States/ and comes With the highest recom mendations from colleges and uni versities. The hour has been changed from ; 2 o’clock in the after: pon to 3 o’clock by request of women whose home duties prevent earlier at tendance. The school, conducted here under the auspices of Sumter County Home Demonstration Coun cil, is sponsored by Mrs. W. H. Emmet, state president' of horns Councils, Mrs. W. H. Houston and Mrs. T. M. A. Finch, of the county councils. The Washburn-Crosby Milling products are used in the demonstration, further insuring success to the efforts of Miss Fia does who is an attache of the Wash , burn-Crosby Company extension de partment. Thursday afternoon-the demon stration consisted of the prepara tion, Inking and dicing of cakes, every phase of the study being brought out by the lecture given in connection with the demonstra tion. Beginning with the correct sifting of the flour, down to tho last degree of temperature with perfect oven baking, Miss Fiadoes interested her hearers through the process. 11 Notwithstanding the downpour this morning, the county kitcher, was today filled with gager women desirous of getting all the infor mation which Miss Fiadoes could convey about her subjects. Today she demonstrated Sunday night and luricliaon dishes, giv ing special study to the subject of lunches for the children at school and for the family meal nt tha noon hour. Saturday, the last day of the demonstration, will be given over to the study of tea and party sug gestions, ar d many valuable helps will be afforded by the methods used by experts throughout the country as demonstrated by Miss Fiadoes. The price of a single demonstra ton is 35 cents, this to be used ihi connection with state extei«i*n , work of the State College of Agri culture - .

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, April 18, 1924, Image 1