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WEATHER For Georgia Fair tonight; Friday increasing cloudiness prob ably showers in west and north portion. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR—NO. I 32 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO GET DIPLOMAS ° O O O O'O o 0000000000 000000000 T . ~ . r . _. -T.-, ' i jjumt. .fV Officials Claim 11,000 Acres Sumter 0000000000 O o o o o o o ooooooooo* MANY STUDENTS ARE CAUGHT IN POLICENET Grand Jurors Urge Consolidation Os Offices And Abolishment Os Fee System In Georgia Establishment of Junior College At Third Aggie Here Also Favored By Members OFFICERS ARE NAMED Irregularities in Recent Primary Criticized and Recommenda tion Thereon Made By Body The Grand Judy of Sunrter Su perior court concluded its labors late Wednesday afternoon and sub mitted general presentments which were accepted by the court, after which Judge Littlejohn dis missed the members of the jury af ter thanking them for their cd-op eration during the sessions of the grand jury. A number of important. recom mendations are included among those submitted by the grand jury. Consolidation of the offices of tux receiver and tax collector, as urg ed by Senator Pace in the Georgia General Assembly is one of the out standing recommendations contain ed in the report, and in addition! the grand jury recommends that all officers in all counties having 25,000 inhabitants or more be placed upon a salary basis. The consolidated office of tax receiver and tax collector would also be placed upon a salary basis by the grand jury. Another interesting recommenda tion contained in the presentments is an expression of approval of the plan of to establish the Third Dis ) trict Agricultural and .Mechanical school as a junior normal and me chanical college. The attitude of of the trustees of this institution in regard to the proposed change is especially pleasing to the members of the grand jury the presentments state. Attention is called in the present ments to the fact that officials holding the last county primary here failed to keep proper ta’iyj sheets, and that ballots east in cer tain precincts were kept fully fif teen days in the office of the Court of Ordinary in violation of the law. While no indictments were return ed in this intance the present ments are so worded as to con tan, a warning against such practices in future, and the hope is expressed that hereafter there will be no ir regularities permitted such as will allow of criticism of elections eith er by candidates or others. The grand jury elected a number of justices of the peace, the present . Orients disclose, as. follows: J. N. k Carter, 789 G. M.; L. L. Wiggins, 7; 756 G. M.; A. W. barker, 745 G. Td.; J. F. Nicholson, 759 G. M. Besides these other officers elect ed were four members of the Board of Education. Two of these were to succeed J. E. D. Shipp and J. C. Carter, both of whom resigned up on attention being called to the fact that both were residents' of the same district, which is in violation of the law creating the board. Members elected by the grand jury as members of this board are as fol lows: J. E. D. Shipp 789 G. M-; J. T. Methvin, 745 G. M.; R. M. Andrews, B#4 G. M. and G. C. Thomas, 756 G. M. Messrs. Shipp and Methvin were named to succeed J. E. D. Shipp and J. C. Carter, re signed; R. M. Andrews succeed.! W. A. Chappell, whose term ex pired EAST LAKE LINKS ARE | TURNED OVER TO ARMY " ATLANTA, June s.—The Eas Lake golf course, the home course of Jones, nataional open champion, has been placed at the disposal of authorities of the Fourth Army Corps area for the golf elimination tournament to be held in Atlanta on Monday, Au gust 11- The tournament to be held here is for the purpose of se lecting two officers to represent this corps area at the national army golf championship at Fort Leavenworth in September. Captain 0- G. Trunk, recreation officer of .the Fourth Corps area, has issued a circular to all military commands in this area ouflining the condition of the contests, both prea and national. IN THE HEART OF LEOPOLD AND LOEB FACING COURT *' A. a Whfc. "J WE A* ** M io* a* ar /-'mW MmJI At the bar in Chief Justice John R. Caverly’s court: (1) Clarence S. Darrow, chief defense coun sel. (2) Benjamin S. Bachrsch, also an attorney so r the defense; (3) a court reporter; (4) Nathan Leopold, Jr.,; back of Leopold, Richard Loeb, extreme right—State’s Attorney Robert E. Crowe. is. Vbr ” 1 - IMHk- i I SlifeiE Awaiting th c court’s decision on the habeas cor pus action brought by the defense. In the first row, Foreman Leopold (left), brother of Nathan, Jr., and Attorney Benjamin C. Bachrach. In the second row, from left to right, Nathan Loepold, Sr., Jacob Lo eb, uncle of Richard M. Loeb, and Attorney Clar ence S. Darrow. W-.'kA *♦ 1 F wk' i ft''* JL ' Albert H. Loeb, father o Richard. SIXTH HUBiL LESW COlfflllfiS BEGINS Klim II MBH SAVANNAH, June s.—The sixth annual convention of the depart ment of Georgia American Legion began here today with interesting exercises at the municipal auditor ium. The first meeting was a joint session of the legion and auxiliary, at which Edgar Dunlap, of Gaines ville, state commander, presided, followed by the roll call and ad dresses of welcome, responded t<> by Mrs. J. L.‘ Newbern, of Valdosta president of the auxiliary. M’FARI AND HEADS ATLANTA S. C. E. ATLANTA, June s.—Robert M. McFarland, Jr., of the Westmini -1 ster Presbyterian Christian En deavor society of Atlanta, hm: been elected to the office of president of the Atlanta Christian Endeavor I union, formerly filled by Thor as Alvin Moye, president of the Geor gia Christian Endeavor union. At the large city union rally the retiring pesident, T. A. Moye, was pesented with a leather brief case by the retiring officers of the city union AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY AFTERNQpN, JUNE 5, 1924 Slayers of Robert Franks, If Sane, Could Not Have Been So Brutal, Doctors Say, Declaring Cruelty is Sole Defense of Such a Crime i? BY GEORGE BRITT NEA Service Writer CHICAGO, June s.—The diabolical blackness of the murder of 14- year-old Robert Franks will be the principal asset and defense of the slayers, Nathan Leopold, Jr., and Richard Loeb. This is the belief here as the city rubs its eyes at thc nightmare killing which remains a cold daylight reality. If the youthful millionaire murderers had killed primarily because they needed money, if they had killed over a woman, if there had been any element of hatred or of fear, it would be comprehensible to the man on the street. It would be an issue of simpl e guilt or innocence. But there is no precedent to guide in a motiveless murder. “Just to get a thrill,” explained Leopold when asked why. If that is a reason for taking life, then black is blue or green is red. Therefore, reason some psychiatrists, the boys, must be insane. If hey could conceive and carry out as incredible a plot as they cid they cannot be normal. On the other hand, some of the city’s foremost alienists declare they are normally sane in every respect. Their trouble, say these j scientists, is not in brain and will, I There is the point, it is expecte the boys go to the gallows. Many ' ruthlessness will favor the insanity d i prosecution’s case. I Foremost in rejecting any in sanity defense talk are Drs. Hugh IT. Patrick, William O Krohn and I Archibald Church, who i thc youths while they w:• e in the custody of tat<’s Attorney Robert E. Crow. Notwithstanding the uniqueness of the case, it is ex plainable within, perfectly sane lim its they assert. Both slayers were precocious Leopold, the supercilious aestete always was considered a genius Loeb, the quick likable profligate was a pampered darling And at 19, they found life a bore, with physical stimulants stale and men ial adventures exhalated. Their “.thrill” explanataion is lo gical. They are simply extreme products of the jazz age—brilliant swamp flowers with poisonous p< r- I fume. So say the slate’s alienists. Among the non-tcchnical witness es for the state, it may be set down in advance that few will be watch ed more closely than Miss Susan Lurie, beautiful University of Chi cago student friend of Leopold’s. They were simply good friends, she declares, and they aren’t any mote. But there never was any question as to his being sane, she is ready to .( Continued on Page Four.). - but in heart and conscience id, upon which will depend whether believe the heartless, unbelievable efense rather than strengthen thb HUGE REFUND TO BE MADE BY TREASURY WASHINGTON, June 5. Refunds totalling $16,141,000 must b e made by the federal treasury tp taxpayers in com pliance with the provision of the new revenue law reducing by 25 per cent paid by individ uals this year on 1923 incomes. A request from thc budget di rector for the appropriation of this sum was transmitted today to Speaker Gillett. TO RE-ORGANIZE BOARD OF TRADE BOSTON, June s.—Boston is to have a big get-together meeting on Thursday evening, the object being the re-organization of a Board of Trade. Merchants, business men and famers are invited to attend and an interesting progam been aranged. An address will be made by Judge Roscoe Luke and R. E. Mill er of the Pavo Board of Trade will toll of what the Pavo Board of Trade has done for that town and community. CLOSING EXERCISES OF HIGH SCHOOL IT PTLIiFR TONIGHT Commencement Occasion to Begin Promptly at 8 O’clock —Mathis to Preside HOOPER TO BE SPEAKER Diplomas to Be Presented Mem bers of Senior Class By Presi dent Dykes of Schoo! Board Closing ercrcises will begin at the Rylander theater tonight promptly at 8 o’clock Thursday evening with the processional play ed by the Community Orchestra, of which C. A. Ames is leader. The invocation will be by Rev. Milo H. Massey, pastor of Central Baptist Church. Robert Hooks, a member of the senior class, will be chief usher, and others who will assist him are Roy Adams, Malcolm An drews, Ray Ansley, Harry Barton, Henry Coleman, Hawkins Dykes, Hal Harris, J. R. Hambrick, Allen Hill, James McDaniel , Walter Mask, Albert Outler, John Edgar Sheppard, Robert Seig, Lionel Stukes and Otha Weed. Class officers are: Melvin Tye, President; Gilbert Purvis, Vice President; Alice Har rold, Secretary; Chloe Davenport, Treasurer Fannie Love Stevens, Historian; Martha Johnson, Prohet Willa Sanborn, Poet. The members of the senior class are: Eva Braswell, Marjorie Cargill. Frances Castlcbery, Mildred Claark, Anna Belle Crabb, Chloe Daven port, Mozelle Deavours, Nelle Ellis, Catherine Goodman, Alice Harrold, Christine Harvey, Martha Johnson Mary Helen Joyner, Julia Mae Owen, Annie Ree Riley, Dora Riley, Willa Sanborn, Lucile Schneider, Frances Shiver, Fannie Love Stev ens Florence Stevens, Ethel Suggs, Charlotte Turner, Janie Tye Mattie Lou Vaughn, Eugenia Walker. J. T. Adkins, Dwight Barnes, Ed win Bell, Russell Clark, William Dykes, Joel Hightower, Sam Mer (Continued on Page Five.) mMLBPIH KILLH) Bi JHO. KIM Capt. Peine, of Lowell Police Force, Seriously Shot During Exchange of Shots DRACUT, Mass., June 5. —Rev. Michael Gilbride, pastor of St. Mary’s church, was shot to death at the home of John King, Sr. to day. Captain David Petrie, of the Lowell police force, was seriously wounded while pursuing John King, Jr., who has been arrested on a charge of murder. The priest had gone to the King home to make a call and what led to the shooting is not yet known. FEW QUALIFIED VOTERS FOUND IN BRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK, June s.—For a city of Brunswick’s population, there are probably less qualified voters here than any other place in Georgia and this condition of affairs was brought about by the ruling of City Attoney Meader, which is to the effect that all taxes due the city must be paid six months prior to any election or primary and as the primary for commissioner io succeed Commissioner McKinnon 1 will be held in December, it will ' be seen that those who do not pay ' are disfranchised. j It was this decision that defeat ed the car line and caused Bruns- 1 wick to be without street car serv -1 ice. A decision whih disfranchised property owners who have paid - their taxes all their lives and it has been the cause ,of much concern as many 1 who had always exercised the right of franchise were turned down i when they went to vote for the car I‘ ne « Assessors Begin Hunt \lor Missing Land Here RALSTON DECLARES HE’S NOT CANDIDATE INDIANAPOLIS, June 5. , Declaring “there is something about the greatness of this ex alted position that admonishes me against wanting to under take the execution of its grave and solemn duties,” United States Senator Ralston today urged the Democratic state con vention in session here not to consider him a candidate for the presidency. THIRTY YOUTHS J.RE CORRALLEOBY POLICE DURING VICE RAIDS High School Students and Foot ball Squad Members Among Those Arrested EIGHT GIRLS IN CUSTODY Serious Charges Made Against Nine of Those Arrested At Kalamazoo KALAMAZOO, June 5.—-Thirty youths half of whom are high school, students, including several members of a football squad, have been arrested within the last 48 hours, following an investigation an reports that a vice ring exists here. Serious charges have been made Against nine of those arrested. Eight girls are in the custody of the county juvenile agent in connection with the inquiry. mb msSip BEGINS TIIIW Sumter county club girls, mem bers of organized canning irdus- , trial and agricultural clubs will gather Tuesday at the Third Dis trict Agricultural and Mechanical college here for a demonstration camp meeting lasting until Friday. Recreational features will feature every day during the encampment, and these will be directed by Miss Catherine McDonald, e.f Sumter It is expected there will be between forty and fifty girls attend the camp Demonstrations in pickling and bread work will be the principal activities during the camp, and lec tures will be given daily in bas ketry in addition to these. Miss Ruth Bryant, a member of the fac ulty of Pleasant Grove Academy during the past year, will lecture to the girls upon reed basketry, while Miss Bonnie Parkman, county homo economics agent, will talk to them upon other kinds of basketry. Dem onstrations in basket-making will be given by both Miss Bryant and Miss Parkman. In addition to the girls attending the camp there will be a number of chaperones, each community being asked to send a competent woman to care for the girls of each club during the period of the camp. Principal John M. Prance has con sented to permit the use of the Aggie dormitories and other facili ties by the girls attending the camp and it is assured that every com fort will be provided them as well as much valuable instruction given. MRS HARROLD RETURNS Mrs. Frank Harrold, president general of the Daughters of the Confederacy, returned home today from Memphis, where she has been attending the veterans reunion. Mrs. Harrold returned before ad journment of the reunion so as to be present at the graduation of her daughter, Miss Alice Harrold. Frank Harrold, Jr., of Atlanta, is visiting his parents for a few days, coming to Americus to te present ■ at the graduation a . ■" i New York Futures FC. Open High Low Close Jan. _.24.83|25.00 25.20|24.68 24.88 Meh. . 24.99|25.13 25.30[24.80 25.00 July ..28.82|28.79 28.00|28.22 28.50 Oct. ..25.81j25.90 26.16|25.65 25.87 Dec. ..25.10(25.22 25.42|24.95 25.15 Americus spots 28 l-2c. PRICE FIVE CENTS State Authorities Allege Thous ands of Acres Do Not Ap pear On Tax Digest WANT LAND LOT NUMBERS Cards Being Sent Every Tax payer By Board Asking Full Information Thousands of fertile acres in Sumter county have been lost off the tax digest, according to ac counts kept by state tax authori ties in Atlanta, and these officials are demanding that the missing acres be located by the board of tax equalizers. This board, of which Frank Wilson is chairman, is now in session, and an energetic search for the land is being made. “If taxpayers would list their lands by lot numbers when return ing these for taxation, it would be a great help to the tax assessors,” said Chairman Wilson this morn ing. ‘‘Unless this is done it is very difficult to locate all the land in the county, and the board must comply with the rulings of the state tax department. If these missing acres are really in Sumter conuty they ar e going to be put on the digest this year, and the board isn’t going to quit until the last acres is properly 'assessed where it can bear its share of the county’s tax burden. “A great many taxpayers who have failed to mak e any return of taxation under the law, and the board wants to avoid putting this burden upon anyone if possible. Because of this we are sending out cards to taxpayers who have either made no returns or who have im properly listed their lands. All lands must be listed under lot numbers, and the board is going to insist upon this. It is our sworn duty to do this, and we are only doing our plain duty as public servants in demanding that tax re turns be properly made.” Following the above statement by Chairman Wilson, it was dis closed that records in the office of the state tax department show there are a total of 307,560 acres of land in Sumter county, with only 295,000 returned for tax ation. This leaves an apparent dis creuancy of 12,500 acres which have escaped taxation during how many years nobody knows, but this is off-set by at leatt 3,000 acres, it is claimed, representing land embraced within the three incorp orated towns within the county, and returned as city property. There remains, however, a little difference of 9500 acres between the figures upon the tax depart ment at Atlanta, and thes e acres must be found or accounted for in satisfactory manner, say state tax officials. fBIEBOSWa TOENCAMPSOON Second Annual Gathering Will Be Held At Myrtle Springs, Beginning June 30th The Second Annual Encampment of the Friendship Association will be held at Myrtle Springs, com mencing Monday morning, June 30th; closing Thursday night, July 3rd. Come early and bring every body you can. We want every church, B. Y. P. U.., W. M. U. and Sunday school represented. Come and bring the young people, if you can’t come send the young people. They will be taken care of. Let's give this week to the young people and the Lord. Lets make this one of the greatest Encampments in the country. There will be good speak ing and study courses every day. Also a demonstration put on by a B. Y. P. U. or Sunday school. There will be plenty of sleeping quarters. Everything will be free except the bathing privileges, which will be vey reasonable. You will be required to bring your bedding pne cup, fork and spoon, Program jvill be niailed put later, t
