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associated press WORLD-WIDE REPORTS MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. mi Surrenders u to Police After Being Out in Rain for Sixty Hours. Cincinnati, Sept. 29.—(By the As sociated Press.)—Rainsoaked and dis hevelled with his clothes bearing the marks of 60 hours out of doors, Vin ton Perrin, age 50, surrendered him self today to answer for the slaying of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Frances D. Rawson, age 77, and for shooting his sister-in-law, Miss Nina Rawson. County Police Hot After Bootleggers H> i During September During the month of September County Officers Woodruff and Brown captured many moonshine stills and confiscated lots of liquor. Twelve! stills were destroyed and more than one thousand gallons of beer was poured out. The exact amount of whisky cap tured is not ^finitely known, but the officers estimated that 50 gallons is about right. POPE RECEIVES JACKIE COOGAN IN AUDIENCE Rome, Sept. 29.—Pope Pius today received Jackie Coogan in audience at& the Vatican. The American boy movie star is one of the youngest communicants ever received by the head of the church, an honor usually reserved for only persona of the highest rank.* Jackie has been in Europe several days, visiting important cities in con nection with a shipment of supplies for needy children of the Near East being made by the East Relief asso ciation. GEORGIA COW IN SILVER MEDAL CLASS Maid’s Little Sue, a purebred Jer sey cow owned by J. H. Hooks, of Warthen, has broken the state record for production and has qualified for the silver medal offered by the Amer ican Jersey Cattle Club, according to F. W. Bennett, professor of dairy husbandry at the State College of Agriculture, and supervisor of ad vanced registry ni the state. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia: Fair and cooler in north, showers in south Monday. Tuesday unsettled, probably showers in sooth portion. Temperature for 24 hours ending at noon Monday: Maximum 70; minimum 65; mean 67. Rainfall 2.05 inches. ______ E. P. Bridges has returned from Montreal and Quebec, Canada, where he attended a convention of city managers. Women With Republican Leanings Turn From Coolidge to Washington, Sept. 29.—Women voters are showing signs of extra ordinary independence in the presi dential campaign, letters received at political headquarters here indicate. Many leaders are reported joining the John W. Davis forces. Reports from western states re veal that hundreds of women with republican leanings and associates are for the league of nations and they see more in the candidacy of Mr. Davis than they do in that of President Coolidge to encourage them in their efforts for permanent peace. Women leaders are also disap pointed in Mr. Coolidge because of his attitude toward Harry M. Daugh erty and Albert B. Fall. # S3 M •V **'f I | , ii •-i •••?•;- GRIFFIN, GA., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1924. Grave International Problem Is Raised By Japanese Demand Geneva, Sept. 29.— (By the Associated Press.) — A grave international problem is believed raised through the Japanese de mand at the League of Nations discussions for an amendment to the proposed protocol of arbitra tion and security. The Jap amendment is to strike from the protocol the declaration that the country refusing to arbitrate would become the aggressor. COURT Texas Judge Refuses to Al low Injunction Against Woman Candidate. Austin, Texas, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson won the first battle in the court fight to have her disqualified as the democratic gubematorian can didate when an injunction to keep her name off the ballot was refused by Judge George C. Calhoun in the 53rd district court. W. H. Carlton Dies In Senoia William Luther Carlton, 72, a prominent farmer of Senoia, died at home Sunday morning at o’clock, after an illness of several months. Surviving him are six daughters by his first wife, the late Mrs. ginia Falls Carlton, who preceded him to the grove in 1910. They Mr*. B. T. Whatley of Mrs. R. D. Smith of Tifton, Mrs. R. E. McKnight and Mrs. W. D. Gibson of Senoia, and Misses Lois and Louise Carlton of Senoia. He is survived by, his widow and two sons, Masters William Luther, and James Edwin Carlton, of Se noia; one sister, Mrs. S. T. Sullivan, of Senoia, and one brother, T. H. Carlton, of Haralson. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church in Senoia this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. S. Adams officiating. Burial was in Senoia cemetery, with Haiston Bros., funeral directors, in charge. U. S. World Aviators Have Traveled More Than 27,000 Miles Seattle, Sept. 29.—(By the ated Press.)—The six United aviators, who completed the the world flight yesterday, were pared today to receive the arranged by the appreciative ry. The elapsed time of the flight 175 days; the total mileage was 27,53- miles, and the j flying time was 531 hours and minutes. The latest recruit to the cratic party from the camp is Mrs. Hollister Sturges, Philadelphia, prominent in social civic life of her community. Sturgess has announced she take the stump for Mr. Davis. Mrs. Sturges wrote the national committee that she had garded President Coolidge “as leader who would fearlessly the facts” of the corruption s'Candals in the republican administration and would undo the wrongs. Exposed by Congress. “I have come to realize that gress, and not he, exposed this ( ruption, »> said she. “I have (Continued on page 4.) McAdoo Gives His Full Support To Davis Pres idential ‘ Campaign ' f 7S iii -Mr l&i -v ■ ■ 3 Doubt that John W. Davis would have the full support of William G. McAdoo in his campaign for the pyesidency has been dispelled. The two are shown at a meeting in New York at which McAdoo (right) who has been in Europe since the democratic convention, pledged his aid to Davis. )iiii»itiiiimtiiiiitiii»itiiiiiiii[in!iitlBlfHmTninflimiilimtBimitHI»mHlBlimiiumiBmmniilBMHmilflMliiiiiHiini[Hiiii i ii Hi ini » i ii mnR[ nitm i i ii i i BHH >M mi>HinmiiniBiiHnf t f |tt LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS Santo Domingo Joins League. Geneva, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Santo Domingo was admitted to membership in the League of Nations today by a unanimous Vote before the assembly adjourned, with the Japanese question involved. Argentine Flier Delayed. Fuchow, China, Spt. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Major Znnie, Argentine world flier, postponed his flight to Shanghai today because bad weather. Germany Presents Memorandum. Paris, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Leopold Von Hoesch, German ambassador, today called upon Premier Harriot and handed him memorandum setting forth the conditions under which Germany will application for membership in the League of Nations. The text of memorandum will not be made public. t ,. .. . ..avt*mrdwtf'-i. -N.Aa:. ■ ...~ '* - Preacher Faces Abduction Charge. Nowata, Okla., Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—The Rev. J« E. Yates, age 4®, who faces a charge of abducting a 14-year-old Texas, choir girl of his church, has been arrested at Salinger, according word received here. Prohis Against Roosevelt. New York, Sept. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—Neither Roosevelt nor A1 Smith, Republican and Democratic gubernatorial will bear the endorsement of the Anti-Saloon League, it was declared today. ■fr Officers Capture Moonshine Still Near Williamson Williamson, Sept. 29.—(Special.)— Officers raided a moonshine still on the Neely place, four miles west of Williamson, Saturday morning and captured a complete outfit together with seven gallons of liquor. Leroy Neely and Claud Holloman, negro, were arrested, while at hird man, Will Taylor, got away. The raiding officers were J. B. Wood, revenue officer; J. R. Sharp, county policeman, and Tom Driver, marshal of Concord. Neely was placed under a $300 bond. J. D. WILSON DIES. Fort Valley, Sept. 29,-^J. D. Wil son, 66 years of age, prominent grocer and agricultural man of Fort Valley, died here yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis Friday and never regained consciousness. His death had been expected momen tarily since his stroke. Mr. Wilson was prominent in the community life and in church activities, having been a member of the Methodist church. MAJOR M’GREGOR Warrenton, Sept. 29.—No has. been hoted in the condition Major C. E. McGregor, pension missioner of Georgia, during the 24 hours, it was announced this morning. It was said that [life is hanging by a thread. ANGUSTA LAWYER DIES. Augusta, Ga., Sept. 29.—’Sam ers, one of Augusta’s most nent lawyers and well throughout the state, died here yesterdays w A story of today, one of the most interesting you have ever read— The Truant Soul By Victor Rousseau It will engage your attention | in that a of manner the difiereqjt novel. from Its characters average unusual and i are | remarkable. It begins of in large the 1 operating hospital and room shows a famous i a surgeon clinic before plying the assemblage scalpel in 1 a an i of doctors, nurses and in ternes. From such an atmos phere placid it journeys tke (middy to a retreat in moan | tarns of a southern state and | introduces hill folks and other new characters. It is amazing in its incidents, its mystery and it* actors. Selected Especially \ for Your Happiness and to Be Printed in I THE NEWS n In Installments Tomorrow. British Freighter Sinks 95 Miles Off Tybee Light Savannah, S«pt. 29.—(By the Associated Press.)—The British freight steamer, Santa Thereaa, bound from Cuba to a North At lantic port, sank last night 95 miles southeast by south of Ty bee. acordinR to radio advices from the American tanker, L O. White, which removed the crew. DAVIS RESTS UP HIS FINAL DRIVE Last Campaign Will Be . Started in Maryland Tuesday New York, Sept. 29.—After a cam paign tour of his native state, and a single address in Delaware, John W. Davis returned here early yes terday for a rest of three days be fore setting out on the final drive of his campaign which is to take him into •* MMm ••**« •»* p«, haps a half dozen western states. Arriving here in the early morn ing hours, the democratic presiden tial nominee spent the remainder of the night aboard his private car. Ac companied by Mrs, Davis, he motored to his home at Locust Valley, L. I., where he plans to remain until he departs Tuesday night to fiill speak ing engagements at Frederick, Md., and Baltimore on Wednesday. In his address Saturday night at Wilmington, Del., Mr. Davis did not only mention Senator Robert M. La Follette by name for the first time in this campaign but charged that si it as la “bogey man" by presenting him in guise of a bolshevik. Eastbrook Auction Sale Again Halted On Account of Rain The auction sale of residential lota in Eastbrook, the new subdivision of the Griffin Realty Company on the High Falls road, has been again post poned and will be held Friday, Oc tober 2, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. W. G. Cartledge, manager of the Griffin Realty company, stated that the same program will be carried out as was originally intended, and advises all holders of free tickets that the same conditions will apply. RICH RENO GROOM, 84, KIDNAPED AT ALTAR Reno, Nev., Sept. 29.—Dragged, screaming from the church, as he prepared to go to the altar for a wedding ceremony, Francis A. Robb, 84, wealthy Reno property owner, was whisked away in an automobile last night. Two sons, Ray and Edward Robb, are being sought, according to the police. The elder Robb was to have been married to Mrs. Margaret Nicholson, 60. The “best man” and a Catholic clergyman witnessed the alleged kid naping and passersby stood in amaze ment as the old man called vainly for help. Fifth Consecutive Day of Rain Is Longest Wet Siege Known Here “How - in the world can the old folks tell, It ain’t gonna rain no more 77 This is the tune and the question that was in the minds of Griffinites as the fifth consecutive day of rain dawned this morning. According to figures furnished by J. M. Mathews, official weather « ma- ma WW 00m , ACQLMO J55 r& h m FIERCELY 6-MILE Hundreds Killed as Fight ing Is Resumed With Intensity. Shanghai, Sept. 29.—(By the Asso Press.)—Hundreds of Chinese were killed and many others this morning on the six front from Nansiang to Malu the armies of the rival mili governors fighting for the pos of Shanghai continued their hostilities with impetuous intensity. According to witnesses returned this afternoon after traveling the sector from Nansiang to Malu, west Shanghai, both sides were drench ing the lines with shrapnel. Relief stations behind the line were filled with the wounded. The dead have been left wher| they fell, resulting in » carrion odor extending over the whole battle area. PUBLICITY BODY TO VIEW SAMPLE FILMS TONIGHT A special meeting of the publicity committee of the Chamber of Com merce is called tonight at 7:80 o'clock, when the Graphic Films Cor poration will show two reels of in dustrial pictures. The films will give the committee a definite idea of the type of pictures planned for Griffin and Spalding county. , But Police Find Liquor Cache When officers called at the home Of Nobe Moore in East Griffin Satur day they found no one at home, but they did find several pints of "bran and sugar” liquor. Moore came home, found his stock r _ gone, heard of the visit of the offi cer*, came to town, made bond of f500, and was released. County Officers Woodruff and Brown made the raid. DANIELS AND BRYAN TO SPEAK AT MERCER Macon, Ga., Sept. 29.—Josephus Daniels, former secretary of the navy, and William Jennings Bryan, former secretary of state, both in the Wilson cabinet, are among new names announced to speak to Macon and Mercer university audiences on some phase of American newspaper life during this school year. Jose phus Daniels is editor and owner of the News and Observer of Raleigh, N. C. FIVE SLAIN. • Mangum, Okla., Sept. 29.—The bodies of Mrs. J. A. Melton and her four children, their throats cut, were found lying dose together in one room by J. A. Melton, farmer, when he returned to his home five miles southeast of here late Saturday night. All were dead. server, the rainfall since Thursday, the 35th, to noon today ha| been 4JC9 inches. * > The greatest fall for any one day has been 1.50 inches. This is the longest siege of wet weather that this section has known in several years. I The forecast for Tuesday is “un settled,” temperature normal.