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Newspaper Page Text| AMERICUS COTTON RECLiPib ’ J Cotton receipts, as show. by < Sumter County warehouses 26,829 J 5 For Georgia—Cloudy, probably ■ j rain tonight and Thursday; warm- S 5 er tomorrow. ’ FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR—NO. 265 One Life Lost As Liner Lenape is Destroyed By Fire SHIP LEFT NEW YORK ON TUESDAY Robert Leverton, of Massachu setts, Loses Life When Big Liner Is Burned LEWES, Delaware, Nov. 18. One life was lost in the race with death by the burning Clyde liner Lenape off the Delaware Capes early today. All the remainder of passengers and crew were safely accounted for. Os these about nine passeng ers suffered exposure and burns and were taken to hospital here. The man who lost his life was identified as Robert Leverton, of Willimssett, Mass. Clyde Line officials announced damage to cargo and vessel at $3,000,000. The liner was carrying a pass enger list of 368 names and was bound from New \ ork to Jack sonville and left New York yester day. The fire started in the afterhold late last night and was not discov ered until it had made consider able headway. According to passengers and members of the crew there was no undue excite ment and the transfer all persons from th? burning vessel to rescue ships was accomplished as smoothly as circumstances would permit. QTY COUNCIL HOLDS MEEI Traffic Ordinance Was Introduc ed But Is Tabled 1 ill Next Meeti ig The Council of the City of Amer icus met last night in regular session, the meeting being one postponed from last Friday night. Traffic ordinances affecting sever al streets were introduced and tabled for action an dpassing at the next meeting, C. H. Burke appeared before the body and asked that the Southwest ern Railroad be allowed by an ordin ance to run a track up Hampton street to Lamar. This matter was also tabled until the property own ers on Hampton street could be giv en an opportunity to be heard from ROYALCHOREN TAUGHT YOUNG Must Enter School at Six and Go At Least Fourteen Years TOKYO, Nov. 18. —Princes and princesses of the blocl will have ihe government as th.dr schoolmaster, if an ordinance bes ’ ■* the jrivy coun cil is approved. Characterized as the first action of its kind in the country, the measure was drafted for the purpose of enforcing educational standards in the miperial princes’ families so as t oensure Japan against ignorant or poorly educated rulers. Beginning at the age of six, royal children, under provisions of the ordi nance, must go to school 14 years, or study at lest this length of time. Jones and Bloodworth For Second 1 ime Denied New 1 rial High Cdtort Again Affirm* Death Penalty for Slayer* of Travel ing Salesman ATLANTA, Nov. 18. The last chance, apparently, of Gervis Blood worth and Willie Jones, of Taylor County, to save their necks from the hangman's noose for the murder of Howard F. Underwood, medicine salesman in Taylor County, Dec. 23, 1923, was lost when the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the, con viction and sentence of the lower courts. The opinion written by Chief Jus tice Richard B. Russell, which sealed the fate of the two defendants, who are lodged in the Muscogee County jail at Columbus, declared that the THETIMEsBrECORDER ‘fell PUBLISHED IN THE HEART- OF D!XI ‘Financial Wizard’ Seeks Another Fortune ♦ ~ c ilßißil > . 1 zI-* * " 1 ♦ L ' V\ • ' A ’ % W • 1 »< • jL. JHV Charles Ponzi, who succeded in gathering together a large fortune in Boston, Mass., directly after the World War through his endless chain of foreign exchange sales, has found a new field for his “financial geni- FATHER AND SON CONDUCT “MEET TONIGHT Father Sings and Son Preaches at , First Methodist Church Wednesday The Rosoffs, father- and son are to conduct a special service this even ing at the First Methodist church, Albeit Rostfff, the father, will do tha singing. He is known over the coun try as a vocalist of much ability, be ing formerly with the Metropolitan Opera Co., of New York, and having been identified with some of the world’s greatest singers. Daniel Rosoff, the son, will deliv er the sermon. Young Mr. Rosoff, the son will deliver the sermon. Young Rosoff comes well recom mended as a preached and an orator and the local people are promised a great treat when they hear him to night. Both are Jews and have been con verted to a belief in Christ. They are giving their lives to the work of evangelism and during the past few weeks have been in almost every city in the South. WOULD CANCEL BASIS PERMITS WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.—The cancellation of all basis permits un der prohibition not effective Decem ber 31 was decided upon today by assistant Secretary, Andrews of the Treasury. LEAGUE OF NATIONS APPEALS FOR HELP GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov . 18. —An appeal for help in reforming calendar has been dispatched throughoutu the world by the League of Nations which especially craves assistance in the delicate task of establishing a fixed date for Easter. “Proof of guilt is overwhelming, the i defendant Jones not even denying his guilt but merely asking for bercy, claiming that he wanted to serve a life term to devote himself to working for the Almighty.” The defendants, in recent months have become converted, were most of the time absorbed, apparently in reading the Bible and Testament, and had pleaded for a chance to amend their wrong by serving ‘Christ and His cause.* But the opinion of the State’s high est tribunal, had evidently consider ed all of these things, and then said further: "Nor does the defendant Blood worth, in his statement, though he vigorously attacks the testimony of (Continued On Page Seven ) AMERICUS. GA, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. NOVEMBER 18. 1925 us.” Ponzi is shown resting on the porch of his hotel at Jacksonville, Fla., where ’he hopes to succeed in making another million in Florida real estate. ARMY AND NAVY COURT LN TANGLE Navy Summons Army Witness and Row Ensues. Coolidge Called In WASHINGTON, Nov 18.—The shadows of the Navy’s Shenandoah court of inquiry overcast the Mitchell court-martial when counsel for Mitch ell asked that court court-martial call attention of President Coolidge the Shenandoah’s “highhanded pro cedure.” The courtmartial was informed that Major Frank Kennedy was or dered to testify before it today and that he had been subpoenaed also by the Navy court and had been threatened with ■ contempt proceed ings if he did not respond to the navy's summons. STEWART HEARD BY ROTARIANS Describes Conditions Existing Aft er the Earthqauke of 1923. Praises Japanese Consul-General Nathaniel B. Stew art and wife were honor guests at the Rotary luncheon here today. Mr. Stew are who is here on a leave of ab sence before assuming duties as con sul-general at Constantinople, was in troduced by Frank Lanier and ad„ dressed the local club. In his remarks Mr. Stewart stressed the fact that the Japanese as a peo ple were very progressive and indus trious. He spoke very entertaining ly on the Japanese earthquake, de scribing the horrors that the residents lived through and telling of the great loss of property and life. Reports were given on the prog ress of the sale of tickets to the con cert of the Naval Band to be held here Monday. This concert is being sponsored by the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. The Rotarians have already sold a large number of tickets but the president, J. T. Warren urged them to put more work into their efforts ( and increase their sales of tickets. FRENCH SENG’S GET ONLY $26 00 A MONTH PARIS, Nov. 18.—Stenographers nd typists in Paris, “to live free ly and in a manner worthy of their profession,” are eligible to a union that claims $26 a month as a mini num wage for its members. Typists who are not also stenog raphers, the union insists, should re ceive at least $24. During the time when a stenographer-typist is an ap prentice she should earn sl7 to $22 a month. LOCAL LEGION i POST ISAETER "SW MEMBERS; Campaign for Membej L for 19261 Launched At Meeting of Lo cal Post Last Bight A membership Campaign was launched by the local post of the American Legion at their meeting last night when Walter Lee Bell, post commander gave the members present five application cards, urg mander Bell urges that tevery ex new members at the next meetting. The meeting was a verS enthusiasm tic one and those of thaßocal post are expecting a large aid active membership for the year |926. Com ing them each to return 'with five service man in the cov.nl y join in with the local boys in making the Joe D. Mathis post one df the most active in the State. Business coming before the post was acted upon, and a final report made on the Armistice Day Celebra tion. LESLIE SCHOOL OBSERVES WEEK WITH SPEAKING Colonel W. W. Dykes Adresses School Body at Leslie This Morning Leslie Schools are observing Edu cation Week by having addresses by prominent men at thetr morning chapel exercises. Monday, Constitution Day, was observed by a special program hand led by the senior class of the school. Rev. J. S. Winn, of Leslie, spoke be fore the pupils yesterday, W. W. Dykes of Americus was the speaker for today and used as his subject, “The Teacher as A Nation Builder.” According to a report from Pro fessor Lamb, the address was one of the most wonderful ones ever deliv ered there and was much appreciat ed by the pupils and the patrons of the school. Further features of the weeks pro gram at the Leslie school will be an nounced latei by Professor Lamb. COOLIDGE HAS ’NOTHER ATTACK Condition Is Not Regarded As Critical, However, By At tending Physicians PLYMOUTH, ermont, Nov. 18.— Colonel John C. Coolidge, father ot the President who is ill at his home here with a heart affection suffered another attack of “heart block” to day. Physicians do not regard his con dition as critical. TWO TRAINMEN PENNED BENEATH WRECKAGE TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 18. Two trainmen were pinned beneath the wreckage of Northern Pacific pas senger train No. 424, bound from Gray’s Harber to Tacoma, and are believed to be dead, according to in formation received here. The train is reported to have gone into the ditch two miles west of Olympia. Twenty-five or 30 passengers ara reported injured. I Mrs. Harrold Given Jewel Hot Springs, Ark., Nov. 18. ? —Mrs. Frank Harrold, of Amer- 5 icus, Ga., president-general of > the United Daughters of the s Confederacy, now wears a < sparkling gem obtained from ? diamond bearing soil of Pike ' ; County, Ark. The Georgia lead- / < er was presented with the jewel ; < by Mrs. Lora Gaines Goolsby, of < Fort Smith, Ark., representing < ? the Arkansas division, of which 5 she is president-general, dur- ! s mg a luncheon Tuesday prior to ! j the opening of the convention < of the United Daughters of the i Confederacy. Bulgarian King at Peace Settlement A .yijPywyw V nr,... ■ lifes * RWStSS', .3* w?' -wMMB B ’SAa* fsOlL i King Boris of Bulgaria, leaving the House of Parliament in Sofia at i recent opening of Parliament when | NAVY COURT HEARS FROM MRS. STEELE She Says Mrs. Lansdowne Under derstood Fully Nature of Testimony WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.—Mrs. George W. Steele testified today be fore the Shenandoah Court of In quiry that Mrs. Margaret Lands dowfie “understand fully” a mem oranda mos suggestions and not a direct statement of testimony she was to give on stand. It was Mrs. Steele who took Mrs. Landsdowne’s memorandum which was to become a basis for chargees that Captain Foley as Judge Advo cate sought to induce the widow of Shenandoahs Captain to give false testimony. RADIO WILL CONTROLTRAIN Successful Tests Have Been Made and Device Found to Be Fool Proof ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 18.—The successful tests of a radio train control in Michigan, that will slow down a train, or stop it, and flash warning lights in the locomotive block ahead, marks a splendid achievement, looking toward in creased safety in the operation of railroads, it was pointed out here to day by railroad engineers. The device, it was explained, is fool proof, weighs less than 100 pounds, and is entirely automatic in operation. It effectually provides for sure control of a train even if the engineer is taken sick or dies at his post. With the increased demand for shorter headway on traffic divi sions, such a safety device becomes a prime necessity, several Atlanta engineers claimed. RAILROAD IS INDICTED TODAY CHICAGO, Nov. 18. —Two indict- I ments charging the Boston and I Maine Railroad as a corporation and twenty four individuals including polce Lieutenant Albert Winge and three prohibition agents with con spiracy to violate prohibiton laws, were returned by a Federal Grand jury here today n the beer spndi cate inquiry. AUGUSTA WIFE HELD FOR SHOOTING HUSBAND AUGUSTA, Ga., Nov. 18.—J. C. Harbin, line foreman of the Augus ta-Aiken Railway and Electric Cor poration, is in the hospital in a critical conditon, physcans say, with a bullet lodged in his back. Mrs. H-r bin is in the county jail charged with with assault with intent to murder, pending the outcome of herhusbands' condition. peace settlement between Greece and j Bulgarin was effected. MEN’S NIGHT TONIGHT AT FOOD SHOW All the Male Citizens Are UfUfcd To Visit Food Show Tonight Men of Americus will deliver themselves over to the ladies of the | Pure Food Show tonight if plans ot the ladies in charge are carried out. | Tonight will be “Men’s Night” and those in charge report that they must have every man in town pres 'ent at sometime between 7 and 11 o’clock. | The men are going to be royally fed on cakes, salads, pickles, hot dogs, hot biscuits, coffee aqd hot chocolate with all the Chero-Cola they can drink thrown in. And every thing will be free of charge, but those that wish are go ing to b eallowed to take part in the cake sale. I The Rotary Club will be asked to day to attend in a body and the la dies urge every citizen, male of Amer cus to be present tonight. The show | is being held in the old Harris Hard ware building. SHOT BY HIS SON ON HUNTING TRIP CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va„ Nov. 18.—Dean Charles G. Maphis, of the University of Virginia summer school, was accidentally shoe by his son, Edwin, as the two men were hunting near Charlottesville Tues day. The buuet penetrated both knees, inflicting painful injuries. Naval Band Makes Hit With Listeners In Atlanta Will Be in Americus Next Mon day for Matinee and Evening Perofrmance The Navy Band known over the country and in Washington as the “President’s Own” is being brought to Americus by the Rotary and Ki wanis Clubs and will appear at the Rylander Theater Monday. I A matinee for the afternoon with ' special prices has been arranged for the children of Americus, bunker county and the surrounding section. I The evening performance will bo i for the grownups and from reports i coming to the Times-Recorder a • large cfowd will greet the band on , its evening appearance. Concerning the merits of the band, ( The Atlanta Journal has the follow ing to say: "Playing with the dash and sparkle characteristic of service organiza tions, the United States Navy band, ably directed by Lieutenant Charles Benter, presented two concerts at the auditorium Monday afternoon and evening under the auspice* of the At lanta Woman’s club and the Atlanta Lions’ club. Part of the proceeds of the concerts will go to the charity fund of the two organisations, the I Pc. Open 11am Close 1 Dec 20.45|20.38|20.42)20.57 < Jan. 19.77)19.65 19.74,19.88 Middling 18 3-4. PRICE FIVE CENTS ‘TAKE SERUM AND AVOID INFLUENZA’ Dr. Chambliss Says That We Are Facing An Epidemic of Flu and Colrls Sumter county and Americus is facing an epidemic of colds and flu according to Dr. J. W. Chambliss, commisisoner of health for Sumter county. In his statement issued today, the health officer urges the public to avail themselves of the opportunity to take the flu and pneumonia se rum. This serum n.ay be bought at any of the local drug stores and will be administered at the health office in the Doctors’ building, at no cost to the patient. This serum is a preventive and | those that take it can rest satisfied | that they will not have the flu, as the serum has been proven to act favorably in 80 to 90 percent of the cases. Dr. Chambliss states that a lagre number of the residents of Sumter county and Americus have already begun taking this serum and that he is especialy anxious that others take it, thereby removing the great dan ger of p flu epidemic, His office will be open from 8 to 5 daily for the administration of the serum and all are requested to get their serum and come to his of fice. Concerning diphtheria, the health oficer said: “Quite a few of our neighbors have neglected to give tox in and anti-toxin to prevent diph theria until they have the disease in . thauiuM—HnlWbw -on.l the child ex posed. Then it is not advisable to administer the toxin or anti-toxin for fear your child will take the disease before the protec tion can be given. Now with diph theria all around us, why wait until your child is exposed, then get scared too-late? Give them the toxin and anti-toxin now while we have no diphtheria here and your child will be immune for life.” DOCTORS MEET AT CORDELE Local Doctors Go to Semi-An nual Meeting of Medical So city Today Doctors of the third district <are x.ieeting today in Cordele for their semi-annual Medical Society conven tion. Reports are to the effect that more than 150 physicians from over the third districtwill be present when the presiding officer calls for order. Drs. Primrose, Stukes and Ander son will comprise the local delega tion, Dr. Anderson being secretary of the society. iThe meetings will be held in the The meetings will be held in the new Churchwell hotel. i Lions’ club planning to devote its . share to furthering work among At lanta blind children. “Band music—the crashing brass variety that Sousa and other great bandmasters have done so much to popularize—folk songs, opera selec tions and solo numbers were includ ed in the program given Tuesday evening, which was encored at such length that the concert extended over more than a two hour period. “The ‘Tannhauser” overture and the ‘Second Hungarian Rhadsody* were among the heavier numbers while C. Di Girogi, cornetist; J. W. Bell, flute, and C. Brendler, clarinet, scored in solo numbers. Di Giorgio’s 1 number was exquisite “Inflamatus,’ I from ‘Sabat Mater,’ while Messrs. Bell and Brindier joined forces in the duet, *Lo Hear the Gentle Lark.* "The band led off with the march, T he Lure of Alaska,’ written by lieutenant Benter and dedicated to he late President Harding. Another lighlight on the program was the lumber, ‘The Stars and Stripes, play ed by the naval band on the stage and the combined bands of Tech High school, G. M. A., the Fort Mc- Pherson and the One Hundred and Twenty-second regiment band, mass- I d in front of the platform.”