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JOHN H. HODGES, Prop f r. DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE
$1.50 a Year In Advance
VOL. LI.
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PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY OCTOBER 20,1921.
Ho. 42
CORN IS DECLARED j CANAL TOILS BILL
KING IN GEORGIA PASSED BY SENATE
YIELD OF 90,315,00 BUSHEL8 PRE- SENATOR KING OF UTAH OFFERS
dicted in report made Pub- Ii two substitute bills,
LIC BY BUREAU OF MARKETS ; BOTH IN VAIN
STATE NEWS OF INTEREST/MEASURE GOES TO HOUSE
Brief New* Item* Gathered Here And ;Vote
There From AH 8eotlons Of
’ The State
Atlanta.—"Com is king in Georgia
this year.*'
In Issuing Its regular monthly ro
le
47 To 37—Debate Disclosed
Split In Party
Ranks
Washington.—The Borah bill for
[tolls exemption of American coastwise
‘vessels passing through the Panama
port on crop conditions in the state 'canal was passed by the senate, 47 to
recently, placing the yield of com at
90,315,000 bsuhels and showing that
practically all other crops were below
the ten-year average, the United
States bureau of markets and erop
statistics made the above significant
statement
On the basis of the present mar
,ket prices, the com crop is worth $81,.
284,000—the largest in the history of
the state. John S. Dennee, head, ot
the bureau, in his estimates for Sep.
tehber 1, placed the yield at 89,805,.
000 bushels, so it will be seen that an
Improvement was shown in the crop
during the past month.
“September ended with most of
,87. It is expected It will be the sub
ject of Indefinite delay In the house,
jat least until after the conference of
limitation ot armament.
I. Before proceeding to a final vote
1 the senate rejected without a roll call
| two substitutes offered by Senator
I King, Democrat of Utah, to authorize
i jthe president to negotiate for arbltra*
' jtlon of the tolls question and to ap
propriate $2,000,000 as a subsidy for
{American vessels using the canal.
' Debate on the proposal disclosed a
{split In the party ranks, opponents de
claring the bill was Inopportune, while
Senator Borah, Republican of Idaho,
declared he had talked with President
FINANCIAL STATUS
OF KLAN IS TOLD
POSTOFFICE INSPECTOR ALLEGES
THAT KU KLUX HAS TAKEN
IN $1,448,710
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VULCAN ORCHARD
PLOWS.
i
KLAN MEMBERSHIP 126.000
8ay* Simmons I* Not In Real Control,
But That Clark And Mrs. Tyler
Hold Reins Of Power
Georgia's crops below the ten-year j Harding and Secretary Hughes, and
ttiot Aattk" .. ... . ... 1.
average of condition for that date.'
reads the report. “During the month
drouth prevailed over large portions
of the state, and irregularly distribut
ed showers were generally insutfloient.
A considerable deterioration occurred
in crops nearly matured, but ungather,
ed. Soaking rains were badly needed
to soften the ground so that fall plow
ing and sowing might begin. Only a
small portion ot the fall grains have
as yet been planted. There are 25,-
441,000 acres in the farms of Geor
gia, of which 13,055,209 acres are in
Improved lands. Compared to the
acreage in all field crops In 1920 (es-
tlmated at 12,430,000 acres), the acre-
age in 1921 Is believed to be about the
Bame.
“Cora is king In Georgia this year,
The crop will be the biggets corn crop
in the agricultural history of the state.
“About 90,315,000 bushels are ex
pected to be produced, and on basis
of the present farm price is worth
approximately $81,284,000.
<“How to dispose of this unusual
crop at a profit is a problem caus
ing no little concern. Com ranges in
condition from fair to extra fine.
"Georgia crop summary for October
1 of some Important crops, with com
parisons (000 ommitted) :
Cotton, bales—720 and 827, indica
tions October and September 1, 1021
and 1, 415 estimate of December 1920.
000.
Corn, bushels—90,3.15 and 89,905,
indications for October and Septem
ber 1, 1921, and 76,500 estimate De-
cebmer, 1920.
White potato, bushel—1,622 tmd 1,-
674, indications October and Septem
ber 1, 1921, and 1,628 estimate Decem
ber 1, 1920.
Sweet potatoes, bushel—13,549 and
14,392, indications, October and Sep
tember 1, 1921, and 13,764, estimate
December 1920.
Peanuts (grain), bushels—6,368 and
6,442, indications for October nad Sep
tember 1, 1921, and .7,616, estimate,
December 1920.
Tobacco, lbs—9,500 and 9,930, in
dications for October and September
1, 1921, and 16,020, Estimate Decem
ber, 1920.
Sorghum, (syrup), gallons—1,555,
and 1,598, Indications for October and
September 1, 1920, and 1,410 estimate,
December, 1920.
(a) Apples, bushels—1,015, and 1,-
184, Indications for October and Sep
tember 1, 1921, and 1,764 estimate,
December, 1920.
Pears, bushels, 163, and 161 ( for
October and September 1, 1921, and
148, estimate tor December, 1920.
•Forecasted from September 36,
growing condition.
(a) Commercial crop estimated at
25.4,000 bushels.
they did not share such views.
Twelve Democrats voted for the bill
on the roll call, while 17 Republicans
jvoted in opposition, so that the Demo
cratic support was regarded as the de
termining factor. Democrats who
gave their support to the bill were
iAshurst of Arizona, Broussard of Lou
isiana, Harrison of Mississippi, Ken
drick of Wyoming, Ransdell of Louisi
ana, Reed of Missouri, Robinson of
Arkansas, Shields of Tennessee, Stan
ley of Kentucky, Underwood of Ala
bama, Walsh of Massachusetts and
IWalsh of Montana.
Republicans voting in opposition
[were Brandegee of Connecticut, Colt
cf Rhode Island, Dillingham of Ver
mont, Ernst of Kentucky, Hale of
Maine, Kenyon of Iowa, Keyes of New
Hampshire, Lodge of Massachusetts,
McCormick of Illinois, McKinley of
Illinois, McCumber of North Dakota,
Nelson of Minnesota, New of Indiana,
Spencer of Missouri, Sterling of South
Dakota, Wadsworth of New York and
'Warren of Wyoming.
! Two other Republicans—Dupont of
Delaware and MeLean of Connecticut-
—were paired against the bill
! In referring to the armament con
ference, Senator Borah said he did not
understand that this conference will
Involve the United States bartering
away any substantial right.
“I have talked with those most re
sponsible for and concerned in the con
ference," he added. “I have had ti
'.full understanding and discussion. The
fears expressed are not shared by
or
them."
Goes To Death Protesting Innocence
Raleigh, N. C.—Leaving a letter with
,’his spiritual adviser, captioned “an
'unjust sentence," together with a copy
of a letter from a physician at Madi
son, N. C., declaring that Mrs Hen-
derson was a sufferer from "apticthal-
fca goiter," Prank Henderson paid the
extreme penalty in the electric chair at
the state prison here for the alleged
[murder of his wife. "Goodbye, Mr.
.Warden; I have absolutely no hard
feelings toward you," were Mr. Hen
derson’s last words, as he was led to
the chair.
'•Withdraws Offer On Nitrate Plant
Washington.—George R. Benton of
Birmingham, Ala., has withdrawn the
offer he made for the private operation
of the private operation of the nitrate
and water power projects at Muscle
,Shoals, Ala. In announcing the with
drawal, Secretary Weeks said Mr. Ben
ton had not given any reasons for the
action other than to explain that his
idea in making the proposal originally
-was to "protect the public."
{Walls Collapse; 5 Killed; 2 Hurt.
; Lynchburg, Va.—Five men, all wblte^
(were killed and two others were ih-
Ijured here when a brick wall of a
'building at Fifth and Church streets
[collapsed. The building "was being
[torn down by the city.
Florida Officer* J*H Georg?* Man
Jacksonville, Fla.—J. 9 Goodbred, 40,
a resident of the Maxwell district of
.this county, Is held in jail here at the
request of the authorities of Bruns-
iwick, Ga., in connection with the rob-
ibery of a bank there about two years
jfUO. Goodbrqd has resided tg j&Jjj
Washington.—Testimony before the
committee hearing on the Ku Klux
Klan so far has been conflicting and
confusing. The collections of the co
terie of organizers, who bear high-
sounding titles, were estimated at $30,-
000,000 by Representative Tague ot
Massachusetts, author of one of the
investigating resolutions under consid
eration; he placed the membership at
five hundred thousand. Testimony from
Postoffice Inspector Williamson, how
ever, showed that the books of the
klan accounted for disbursements of
about a million and a quarter and for
a membership of 126,000.
Digging into the activities of the Kn
Klux Klan, the house rules commit
tee has developed by testimony that
the organization has taken In $1,488,-
710 since Its foundation, that the de
partment of justice is still conducting
an Investigation of its own and that,
according to the klan’s confidential
Information to field agent, the chief ot
police of Norfolk, Va., Is a member.
Through news letters said to have
been sent from klan headquarters, and
not Intended for general publication,
the statement also was made that the
Norfolk chief had promised 260 rifles
to the local order "In time of trou
ble," and that Representative Upshaw,
Democrat of Georgia, In whose home
district the klan was born, had been
put to It to deny membership in the
klan and, at the same time, square
his conscience as a preacher and a
church member."
The Imperial wizard of the Ku Klux,
William J. .Simmons of Atlanta, sat
whole day in the crowded committee
room and heard witnesses declare that
he was not its actual head; that all
powers seemed vested in Edward
Young Clarke, a brilliant journalist
and “promoter," head of the publicity
or propagating bureau, and Mrs. Eliza
beth Tyler, his assistant. The com
mittee, conducting a hearing on reso
lutions calling for 1 a congressional in
vestigation of the klan, will put the
Imperial wizard on the stand very soon.
All of the evidence so far developed
is by witnesses demanding an inquiry
and those who had conducted Independ
ent Inquiries for the postoffice depart
ment and newspapers.
O. B. Williamson, a postoffice in
spector, told of a seven-day prelimi
nary Investigation at and around the
Imperial palace at Atlanta. Mr. Wil
liamson, who presented the news let
ters in evidence, declared their trans
mission established improper use of
the malls, and that they had been sent,
out for the purpose of stimulating the
membership drive—at tea^dollars
head. Asked by Chairman Campbell
if any part of the funds collected by
the klan had been spent for the needy,
the witness replied:
“If you call Colonel Simmons needy,
then some thousands were spent for:
him, but none for charity. Colonel
Simmons’ salary Is $1,000 a month."
Then, telling of what he had dis
covered in connection with disposition
of the funds, the inspector said that
the imperial palace, In the fashionable
Peachtree section of Atlanta, had been
bought partly with Ku Klux funds
and listed in the name of Clarke; that
the same system had been followed
in purchasing a more pretentious home
for the wizard; that $21,000 of Ku j
Klux funds had been turned over toj
Lanier university, in Georgia, without,
security, and that, when anybody Join-,
ed the klan, he got a receipt showing,
the funds had been accepted in trust
for the order.
There was sharp conflict between!
the testimony of Williamson and that;
of C. Anderson Wright, formerly a‘
Mans man, and who recently published
what purported to be an expose of the
order concerning "a palace" at Atlanta
owned jointly by Clarke and Mrs. Ty-,
ler. Wright said he had often been!
entertained within its hospitable por-;
tals, and that it cost upward of $75,-i
000, but Williamson said 12 It wan!
there he could, not get track of % j
Vulcan Steel Beam Chilled Plows in One-horse
and Two-horse sizes.
Vulcan Hillside Plows
Vulcan Middle Busters
i Vulcan Road Plows
Vulcan Power Lift Tractor Gangs
We Carry a Complete Supply of Vulcan
Plow Fixtures,
HEARD BROTHERS,
Macon, Georgia.
Our Perry Agency can Supply you.
FARMERS SOW GRAIN.
We are State Agents for Duplex Basic Phosphate, which
runs 18 to 24 per cent. It is manufactured by the Ten
nessee Goal Iron & Railroad Co., Birmingham, Ala. It
is scientifically prepared, especially for all kinds of Grain
and Hay Crops. It is shipped in 100 pound cotton sacks
bulk. Write us for booklets and quotations. We
want an agent in every county.
TRUITT COAL & IRON CO.,
Phone Ivey 753. Atlanta Ga.
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DON’T BE DECEIVED
Buy your Goods for Cash and I will sell you, Grocer
ies," Hardware, Enamelware, Crockery, Stoves, Ranges,
Glassware, Churns, Etc., CHEAPER than any man in
Perry. I am in business to stay; I know that all Mer
chandise is cheaper than it was six months ago; I have
taken my loss and if you buy from me I will not sell you
one article for less thanjeost and make it up on something
else. All I ask is an opportunity to t meet honest compe
tition on any line I sell.
Lets Forget the Blues, Go To Work and Make
The Best of It.
J. W.
“THE FARMERS FRIEND.”
PERRY, - GEORGIA.
Perry Warehouse Co.,
Perry, Gr.,
Gentlemen:-
Having completed inspection of your warehouse
and records on Sept. 22,1921,1 take this method of com
plementing you on the system of accounting and general
methods of business, which meets all the requirements of
the Federal Reserve Bank. I find very few warehouse*
and records as well kept as yours.
Yours very truly,
John F. Threadaway,
Cotton Warehouse Inspector, Federal Reserve Bank,