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r A Southern Newspaper for* Southern People THE Tl {ftafl PUBLISHED IN THE ORDER HEART OF DlxiE~~t?^5? WEEI ITALIAN PREMIER THREATENS TO QUIT PA The Three Ages of Man I DOUBT SOM RULE IN TURKEY; BUDAPEST NOW IN WORST CRISIS British Warships at Constantinople Fail to Hear of Reported Red Revolt LOOTING AND ASSASSINATIONS NOW FEARED IN HUNGARY Serious Disturbances Reported in Hamburg—Plundering Mobs Clash With Police BURLESON BARS USE OF WIRES TON. Y. WORLD NEW YORK, April 23/—(By Asso ciated Press.)—The New York World today charges that the postofflee de partment prohibited transmission on the wires of the Western Union and Postal telegraph companies, an arti cle In Monday’s Issue of the World, analysing the activities of the depart ment. It charges that officials decid ed against sending It on the ground that It "appeared to bo Improper." BURLESON DECLINES TO SHIELD IIIMELF. WASHINGTON, April 23.—(By As sociated Press.)—Postmaster General Burleson announced today that he hod issued Instructions to the wire oper ating board to direct the management of all telegraph systoma to suspend. In so tar as manages referring to the postmaster general were concerned, their rule prohibiting the transmission cl messages containing libelous mat ter. He said the order was Issued as soon as be beard of the action of the New York officials In regard to the matter from the World bureau. GrandOperaMakes Chink Washerman Burst Out in 'Pome ATLANTA, April 23,-Even tho street urchins nro whistling tuneful arias from grand opera In Atlanta tbls week. Music bos soothed many a little savage breast. The office boy has been at It, too, and looking oVer . tho shoulders of reporters as they rack their brains for adjectives, ho tendered tbls rhyme: "Swing-tall coats and low-neck gowns, A world of them havo come to town; Screeching low and screeching high Sure those stars belong In the sky." A reporter sent for his clean shirt, and even the Chinese laun- dryman had a "poem” (a help nil space. Here it Is: "Caruso, de Luca and Poncelle Sang together just like helly. Made Atlanta shout and roar, j Coming strong to laundry door.” \ Negro Bound Over for Forging Check Luther Harris, a negro farmer living near Leslie, was bound over to the City court by Justice McMath this morning on a charge of forgery, fol lowing a commitment trial which was attended by a number of Leslie citi zens, and numerous negroes from that district. Luther Is alleged to have forged a l 'heck for $33 on J. J. Wilson, county commissioner, ten'Maye ago, securing goods and cashing on it at a store In Leslie- No record of the transaction was made by the store, and It was with difficulty that Sheriff Harvey and Deputy Summers finally located him. Hoy O. Lucas, another negro ar- rested several days ago on the same R charge was freed, It being shown that be had no connection whatever with the transaction, having been ar- re-ted because he answered the de- *c: Iption of the man wanted. [the cotton market j M’CORD, HEAD OF RESERVE BANK, COMING FRIDAY SUMTER GIRL SLEEPS 4 DAYS, FOLLOWING FLU The second case of sleeping sick ness. that mysterious malady which has followed In the wake of ’no Influ enza opldcmlc In Isolated Instances, has been reported In Sumter county. The victim Is bliss Bessie Williams, living on Routo B, not far from Plains. Sbo suffered an attack of Influenza thre'e months ago, from which she had never completely recovered, al though Bhe bad been ahlo to bo out A week ago she was taken with the sleeping sickness, losing conscious ness, and remained In a comatose {on- LO.VDO.V, April 23.—(By Associated Pross.)—The rumor that a soviet gov ernment lias been set up In Turkey which attracted much attentlou yes terday, remains entirely without con- fimatlon, and now Is fretted with considerable credulity. it Is pointed out that the news canio frutr. Odessa, which Is in the hands cf the Bolshevlkl, while -British warships at Constantlaople, equipped with wire less, had not been heard from VIOLENT ANARCHY IS ___ FEARE DIN BUDAPJEST. BUDEPEST, April 22^-(Tue3tIey)— (By Associated FresaJ—Thi 3 c'.ty Is going through a crisis worse than that of April 3. There Is apprehension that there will be a violent swing to anarchy, with socialists losing con trol to Bolshevik leaders like Bela Kun and chiefs of the Red Guatd, General looting and atuisiittallon of old political leaders and aristocrats arc feared. Reports uro current that the Rou- trulans and Czechs have received or ders from the Allies to inarm ?n Bud. apt-st. Want a Ride in the Clouds? Flyers Will Take Champion Bond Buyers and Sellers Up Want a rldo In an alrshlpf All right, here’s your chanco. Major EX 9. Schofield, commanding officer at Souther Field, announced today that ho had received authority from General Menoher, chief of nlr service at Washington, permitting the man or woman purchasing the great- amount of Victory Loan bonds; also tpe man or woman selling the greatest amount of Victory Loan bonds to tnko a flight as a passenger In government airplane In each commun ity when tho chips are sent to the va rious towns on Victory Loan trips. Such passengers are to be carried only undor the prescribed conditions and Instructions. The following rolcoso must be signed beforo making tho flight: RELEASE CARD. (Place.) RIOTING AND PLUNDERING REPORTED AT HAMBURG BERLIN, April 22.—(Tuesday.)— (By Associated Press.)—Serious dis turbances In Hamburg during tho week-end nro reported. A mob plun dered the harbor quarter and clashed Know All Men By Theso Pres ents: That, whereas, I am about to tako a flight or flights on tho abovo mentioned date In certain aircraft owned or operated by tho United States government; and whereas I am doing so entirely at my own Initia tive, risk and responsibility and nm not acting upon the orders or suggestion of the United States government or any of Its officers or agents; now, therefore, in con sideration of the permission ex tended to me by the United States through Its officers.and tger.ts to tnko said flight or flights, I do hereby for myself, my heirs, exec utors, administrators and assigns, remise, release and forever dis charge tho government of the United States and any and all of RADER ASSUMES COMMAND AT Its officers and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, arising cut of any Injury or death that may oc-* cur to me by reason of tho sold flight or flights. Irrespective of how such Injury or deata rnty occur. (Signature.! (Address.* LLOYD GE( TRIES TO ORLANDO NEGOTIATI Rome Delegation Reaffirms I nation to Stand Firm on Question (Person to bo notlflcd In caso of emergency.) (Address.) (Witness.) Tho sixth Souther Flold Victory Loon squadron, consisting of three ships piloted by Lieut. Alfred W. Vance, Lieut. Walter F. Sutter and Llout. Wilfred B. Wardo and carrying ns passengers M. S E Horace Hill, Dale W. Smith and ChaulT. Harold I-aass, left Wednesday morning at 8:15 for Athens,, Elberton and Madison, to distribute loan literature. Towns and cities being visited by airplanes In support of tho r resent Victory.Loan are declared not to bo getting tho fullest advantags from these visits; the distributing of liter ature and Vie aerial performances aro mostly viowod with curiosity ra ther than purchasing bonds Interest. It has been suggested that the commit tees place the selling of bonds la the hands of tho visiting air men and to announce that for every bond sold the airman will put on another spectacu Inr stunt, tho selling of bonds to be dono after the distributing of tho lit erature and before the demonstration of aerial'acrobatics. PRESIDENT WILSON RE EQUALLY AS FIRM AS-fl Versailles to be Ready Delegates April 28, but' Will Arrive May 1 LONDON, April 23.—(By . Press.)—Premier Orlando t return to Italy today unto lnctory adjustment la Fin me and Dalmatian qoo*d mler Lloyd George Is ‘jpyll suade him to remain in while he continues his efforts I die the opposing viewpoints!. SUSPICIOUS STORE FIRE IS PROBED SOUTHER FIELD BY THE OFFICIALS ditlon for four days. She wss taken w1th 11,0 P° llc *’ «veral being killed to the Plains hospital, where she re- nnd woun tIod. LOCAL SPOT Good Middling, 27 l-2c. NEW YORK FUTURES Close Open Low Close Prey High .37A3 17as 37.01 n.n " ol r 20 10 23.90 25.72 26.38 "c*- 21.53 21.20 21.12 21.87 Dcc - 21.06 23.63 23.31 24.10 Americus la to be the host on Fri day of tbls week of J. A. McCord, of Atlanta, chairman of the board of di rectors of the Sixth District Federal Reserve bank, and the actual bead of the Victory Loan In this district. A telegram to this effect was receiv ed today by O. R. Ellis, chairman of the loan campaign for Sumter county, from Haynes McFsdden, loan chair man for tho Sixth Reserve dlstrtlcL Mr. McCord, who Is one of the big gest men in the southeast, will arrive rriday morning, and will spend the day here. He Is stopping over on his way to Florida. Arrangements were being made this afternoon by Chairman Dlls for a luncheon to be given Mr. M :C ird Fri day at the Windsor, to which Mr. McCord’s friends In Atvincui will be Invited. Mr. McCord will leave Fri day n(ght on the Seminole. Mr. McCord Is the direct, representa tive of the treeanry department In the southeast, and aa such Is 'he highest authority on the bond campaign, thrift sumps and other forms of government financing, and ho Is expected to hare | some Interesting things to M/ a’, the luncheon. ' * gained consciousness Monday. Her condition Is not regarded as se rious, and her speedy recovery Is looked for. The Drat case of sleeping sickness reported In the county was that of a negro living near Cobb, who was un conscious for live days a few weeks ago. A dispatch to Vocrwaorta says rott ing was renewed today, arms being distributed to mobs In the suburb of SL Pauli. Several police depots were attacked, and one captured by the nobs. Lieut. Col. Ira A. Railcr. tho new commander of Souther Flold, arrlrod on the 3:17 train this olternoon from Texas and Immediately reported at Souther Field, taking charge. Colonel Rader, who has the rating of MlUUry Aviator, wears a stripe in dlcatlng six months’ service In France. Veterans’ Pensions •to be Paid Promptly Reconstitution of Old NationalGuardbegun ATLANTA, April 33.—All anxiety over the possibility of delay In pay ment of Confederate veteran’ pen sions has been allayed by the receipt of more than 3600,000 In taxes by the sUte treasurer, during the past day or two. The reason of the sudden In flux of funds la the fact that the county tax collectors who have been deUylng final settlement with the state treasury, have just sent In their accounts In order that they might not be penalized for not getting In their final settlements by April 30. The veterans’ pensions are paid In two Installments. The second sUllment Is due May 1 and amounts to about $626,000. There are also due on that date payments amounting to $160,000 to the University of Geor gia and other state Institutions. It had been feared that there might be some necessary delay In meeting these payments but the situation has been clared up satisfactorily. WASHINGTON, April $3.—(By As sociated Preea.) —Reconstitution of the National Guard was actually startsd today when the war department, through the bureau of militia affairs, authorized tbs organization of seven regiments of Infantry .one extra bat talion of Infantry, one squadron of cavalry and eighteen companies of coast artillery. In four states—New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Oregon. Menoher Invited to Visit Americus Surcharge on Cotton Replaces Demurrage WEATHER FORECAST. For Georgia.—Fair tonight and Thursday; little change In tempera ture. Hoover in Berlin With Big Staff BERLIN, April 22.—(Tuesday)—(By Associated Press.)—Herbert Hoover arrived here today with a large staff. Rotary Club Called cents per hundred pounds on cotton shipped from Atlantic and Gulf ports to Liverpool and London was estab lished by the Shipping board today. In lieu of demurrage, because of so- Following announcement in the morning press that General T. (X Menoher, disector of the United States Air Service, would be In Ms- eon May 5 for an address before the aeronautical congress, the City of Americus, by authorisation of Mayor Sheppard and the Chamber of Com merce, Jointly, through Secretary Per kins,. today wired General Menoher -an Invitation to extend bis trip to the South and visit Americus . It was believed likely that General Menoher may be Inclined to accept the Invitation because of the location here of Soother Field and the aviation gen eral supply depot/ this giving him at opportunity to make a personal in spection of the air service property and personnel here. In Business Session rions delays la unloading at English torts. BISHOP WOULD LET KAISER CRUSH ROCK FOB CHURCHES BOSTON, April . 23.—Bishop Theo dore S. Henderson, of Detroit, recent ly returned from a tour of Europo, speaking to members of tbe Boston Methodist Social Union at tho Peopl Temple, The Americas Rotary club Is re quested by Frank Harrold, president, to meet him at the Windsor Thursday at 13:15 o’clock, 1a tbe private dining room, for a 15-mlnuto business meet ing of Importance. Tbe regular weekly luncheon will be served at 1 o’clock, as usual. Every member Is urged by Mr. Harrold to be prompt. Officers wero at work today In tlgatlng a mysterious flro which oc curred tbls morning at 3:10 o’clock In the store of John Wesley, colored, on North Lee street. When tho flrement reached tho storo they found It woll ablaze Inside. Tbe front door was locked and had to be broken In, but the rear door was unlockea. Evidences of larpo quanti ties of keroseno having bom poured around tbe Interior of the store were found by Chief Naylor, but tbe blaze was extinguished before It bad de stroyed more than half of tho stock, which was declared to be limited. Investigation showed that a bole had been bored In tho front wall bo- slde the door through which on arm could be Inserted And through which it was at first supposed tho bar to the front door bad been removed, the store robbed, and then set nflro to cover up the robbery. Investigation by Sheriff Harvey and others, how ever, disclosed that the bond holo In the wall was not located In such a po sition that the bar would possibly be reached, indicating that it had been bored as "camouflage” by some one having access to tho Interior by other means and who In leaving the building bad dono so by the back door, leaving It unbolted, while the front door was locked. No arrests have been made In tbe case, but It was Indicated that war rants might bo drawn today. 11II,SON AS FIRM AS H ILIAN DELEGATION. PARIS, April 23.—(By Press.)—Tho Italian dell peace conference today i determination to stand question of Flume, Indk . 1©83 the council changcd'Hi tho delegation would not 1 conference. An early settlement of tht versy is thought improbably i dent Wilson is understood to 1 ly os firm as the Italians. (• EH.HAN TOLD DELEGATES 1YILL HE RECEIVED APRIL IB PARIS, April 23.—(By •ess.)—The Allied gov* informed the German through General Nudant i they will bo ready to recafot ( man delegates at Veraalllaa . German delegate* to I congress probably will leal April 28 and arrive at Versailles | 1, according to a message 1 via Zurich. FLIGHTS AGAIN DELAYED. ST. JOHN’S, N. 8., April 23.—(By . I if he had his way I Associated Press)—The weather today the former kaloer would spend the again prevented the start of the Brit- reat of his life cracking stone for ish planes on their proposed trans- churches wrecked in the war Asks Male Attire for Florida Women TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 23.~ The prospect of Florida women kc curing equal suffrage brought forth i which has been introduced In tho hou.se. regulating the wearing parel by members of tho gentler sex, providing that ‘‘from and after equal suffrage has been established In tho Htutt of Florida, It shall be lawful for females to don and wear the wearing apparel of a man as now worn publicly by him.** That Is to say. ah* may wsar tha coat, Ja» 7 Hogs Beat Chicag|j Quotations aF That the price of 17.60 cents pound received for No. l hogs at 1 recent farmers ’co-operative Plains was a far better would havo been received . _ any subsequent date on the 1 market, where until recently havo ranged around 5 cents than In tho South, is shown by t lions Just received by County j Geo. O. .Marshall. Quotations' Chicago market on April 17 i ns typical of recent datee. dato "very top” hogs sold cents per pound, with $c that price for hog« "not corn fed.” Making this average prlco for No. 1 hogs delivered In Chicago - been 17.lt cent*, from wh havo to have been deducted 1 3 cents per pound for frel cago. Tile price of 17.60 . Plains was F. O. B. Plains, i that much net to the Chamber to H Election Me Tho annual meeting of her of Commerce will be i 13, it was decided at a meet board of commissioners of t her Tuesday afternoon. At this meeting, which i tho chamber heudquar dent, vice president, trea four commissioners for te years each will be natlng committee • posed of Frank nnd Frank P. Harrold. ^ The auditorium i Rotary club and with tbe con the audit, without the •