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..... ■ ...... ASSOCIATED PRESS WOKL0-WIDE REPORTS MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. MEETING TO ACT 1 CIVIC FILM Want Approval of Entire Membership of Cham ber of Commerce. The publicity committee of the Chamber of Commerce at the meet ing last night, decided to defer ac tion on the proposed Griffin-Spald ing county moving picture until the. plan can be placed before the Cham ber of Commerce in a body. It was the opinion of those pres ent last night that it would he dif ficult to undertake the project with out first getting the approval and co-operation of the entire member ship of the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary Thomas said that the directors of the Chamber of Com merce had made tentative plans for a general get together meeting to be held on October 9, at the Rialto theatre. The program, as outlined, includes reports from all committees of the Chamber of Commerce, industrial and agricultural moving pictures of the type suggested for this county, and refreshments. , At this meeting the motion pic ture project will be either accepted or rejected. DAVIS STARES ON FIRST LAP OF Locust Valle, Sept. 30. * Assort ays of rest here, John W. Davis, demo cratic presidential nominee, will set forth tonight on the first lap of a campaign tour which will take him as far west as Missouri, as far east as Massachusetts! and as far south as Baltimore. The offensive will sover three gen eral fields, the middle west, the east and several of the border states. It will tie inaugurated Wednesday in Maryland, with addresses at Fred erick and Baltimore and will end with a rally in New York city on the night of November 1. Returning to New York Thursday from Baltimore, Mr. Davis will speak that night at Madison Square Garden with Governor Smith. Then he will make a one night stand in T§ew Jersey and another in Rhode Island before starting westward through upper New York state. In the last month of the cam paign. the democratic presidential candidate will deliver more than a score of set addresses and will give an even greater number of rear platform speeches as he travel* through New Uork, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, .Missouri and er states. l • Washington Wins Flag in American League; Johnson to Pitch First Game New York, Sept. 30.— (By the As sociated Press.)—Washington clinch ed, the first pennant it has had since breaking into big league baseball exactly 40 years ago, and, as the flag bearer of the American league, will fight it out with the New York Giants, four times National league champions, in the world’s series, starting next Saturday at the capi tal city. By defeating the Boston Red Sox the Senators brought to a climax one of the most spectacular diamond campaigns in history and accom plished the downfall of the New York Yankees, once proud world’s champions, who tonight repose in i second place, two and a half games behind the leaders. mk f V i -" • Use of Profanity Convinces Police of Girl's Desire Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 30.—Many Smith, 19 years of age, and very pretty, languishes in a cell at police station. ’ That’s where she wants to be. It happened like this—. About 11 o'clock Monday night she walked into police station and insisted that she J» locked up. Because, She was pretty, well dressed, and had done noth ing wrong so far as the know ledge of the police department went, the favor was denied her. You won’t lock me up, eh? ♦» she cried. Well, we’ll see about that.” And then Miss Smith let loose with a volume of profanity which did not harmonize with her pretty face. So profane was it that she was promptly put behind the hars. PRESENT PRICES OF COTTON HELD 10 BE TOO LOW New Orleans, Sept. 30.—An appeal to the cotton producers over the south to follow more orderly proc esses in marketing their staple, in order to stop declines in prices, was issued here yesterday after a meet ing of commissioners of agriculture from five cotton growing states. The commissioners said in their appeal that the present price is not only so low as to make cotton pro duction unprofitable, but is lower than the statistical information on supply and consumption warrants. our opinion, thP^genwu-nl forecasts of cotton production hive been consistently far, in excess of the actual crop, and the various agencies inimical to the cotton farmer have seized upon these forecasts to ham mer the price below the cost of pro duction,” said the statement. u From the present outlook crop and the small carry-over from last year’s crop, the available supply will barely meet the needs of the world for the coming year.” The statement concluded: This action is approved by the commis sioners of other states who could not >> personally attend.” The commissioners who atteneded the meeting were J. H. Moore of Alabama, W, A. Graham, Jr , of North Carolina, P. P. Garner of Mi^ sissippi, B. Harris of South Caro lina, and Harry D. Wilson of Louisi ana. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia: Wednesday fair, with moderate north and northeast winds. Temperature for 21 hours ending noon Tuesday: maximum 69; min- 45; medn 57. Rainfall 1.50 inches. The Yankees, have two games to play with Philadelphia today, while Washington has one more with the Red Sox, but regardless of the out come of these, Miller Huggins must s(cp off the American league throne after a three year reign in favor of Stanley Harris, pilot of the Senators and the youngest manager who ever led a major league club to victory. Harris Vs. McGraw. Washington’s rise this year under the aggressive leadership of the 28 year old Harris, a major leaguer only five,years and experiencing his first managerial test, is one of the most dramatic achievements in base ball annals. This fighting youngster will meet one of the greatest strat (Continued on eighth page) * GRIFFIN, GA., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1924. PROCLAMATION ON CLEAN-UP WEEK X * a Whereas, the splendid ambition qf the people of the City of Griffin * t# ^iave a clean and beautiful city has already made our city a most delightful place in which to live, as well as pleasant to visitors who come within our gates, and “Whereas, the week of October 6-11 has been designated as a special Clean Up and Paint Up Week throughout the nation and all cities and municipalities have been requested to unite with the people in a co-operative effort to spend the week in doing away with rubbish piles, banishing plague spots, cleaning up streets and alleys, cutting weeds, mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and repairing and painting every building that needs it; “Therefore, by virtue of the authority rested in me as chairman of the Board of City Commissioners, I hereby proclaim the week of October 6th to 11th as the opening week of a Continuous Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign, and I call upon all citizens to join in a co operative spirit in making Griffin a thoroughly dean and beautiful city. In this endeavor it is everybody’s job. Let’s all help. “By order of the Board of City Commissioners this 30th day of September, A. D. 1924. “J. W. GRESHAM, Chairman Board of City Commissioner's. LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS Shanghai Defenders Repulse Attacks. Shanghai, Sept. 30.—(By the Associated Press.)—Heavy counter at tacks made by the invading Kiangsu forces throughout last night in the Male and Kia Ting sectors, west of Shanghai, have all been repulsed, ae cording to military headquarters of the defending Chekiang armies at Lungwha. Final Ferguson Decisioft Next Week. Austin, lex., Sept. 30.—(By the Associated Press.)—Final decision as to the qualifications of Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, Democratic nominee, to be governor of Texas, remained today to be made by the state supreme court, probably next week. District Judge Cauhoun yesterday held that Mrs. Ferguson is legally qualified to hold office. Asks Federal Control of Cattle Disease. Austin, Tex., Sept. 30.—(By the Associated Press.)—Governor Neff today asked the federal government to take over complete charge of the work of controlling the foot and mouth ijtSsease near Houston. Pecan Growers Me in Cuthbert. Cutbbert. Ga., Sept. 30.—(By the >ciated Press.)—Pecan growers practically evei^ state where pecafts are grown for commercial pur ges met here this morning for the opening of the twenty-third annual convention of the National Pecan Growers’ Association. Preacher’s Accomplice Expects Freedom. Chicago, Sept. 30.—(By the Associated Press.)—Mrs. Elsie Sweetin, charged with Lawrence M. Hight, former Ina preacher, with having pois oned their spouses, has told relatives of disclosures which she expects will free her, it was learned today. She would not reveal what she referred to. The ‘Green Duck/ ......■ -1 Ben Bolton’s New Restaurant, Opens The Green Duck, new and mod ern quick service restaurant, has been opened by Ben Bolton, owner of the Blue Goose. ^It is located at 130 North Eighth street, near the union station. It will run all night. It has the John Van restaurant equipment, specially designed to han dle quick orders. The equipment includes a steam table and electric waffle irons. Harry Collier, for several years with the Blue Goose and for^ 14 months steward at the Country Club, will be manager of the Green Duck. Mr. Bolton has had long experi ence in the restaurant business and enjoys' a widespread reputation for good food and service. „ MOULTRIE STOCK YARDS SELL SIX HUNDRED PIGS Moultrie, Sept. 30.—Farmers in the Moultrie section bought 600 feeder pigs from the local stock yards Sat urday, according to figures given out this morning. It was stated that 2,000 pigs could have been sold dur ing the" day if it had been possible to obtain that number. Stock yard officials state that more than 5,000 feeder pigs have been placed on farms within a radius of fifty miles of Moultrie in the past month. These pigs will tie turned in peanut and potato fields and will be ready for the market in ninety days. The pigs were shipped to Moultrie from points in Tennessee. Chicago Man Proves An Easy Victim For Atlanta Crooks Atlanta, Sept. 30.— Just 30 mrnates after his arrival in At lanta, Saul Greenberg, 23, of Chicago, III., was doped, slugged and robbed, he reports. According to police records Greenberg was found lying in a puddle of water on Washing ingtcn Terrace about 7 o'clock Monday night by pedestrians who sent him to Grady Hospi tal. After regaining conscious ness Greenberg told Grady au thorities that he was doped by the driver of an automobile which he engaged to drive him about the city. His assailant escaped with his suitcase, a watch and other valuables, in addition to $138 in cash, accord ing to Greenberg. TOTAL RAINFALL IS 5.22 Atlanta, Sept. 30. A total rain fall of 5.22 inches Sn Georgia for the month of September is unusual. This month, statistics show, is unusually one of dry months, but in parts of the state the rain has been eon stant from September 23 to 29, par ticularly in the upper part of the state, the result being damage to crops and almost Testruction to dirt roads. From all over the state comes complaints that the Cotton farmers are losing heavily, more where the cotton is late than where it opened earlier and there has been oppor tunity to pick. Sven in the lower parts of Gear gia, though, there is complaint that 25 per cent of the crop has not been gotten out; that the cotton on the ground has rotted and in many sections that in the burr has sprouted and is fuined. An unofficial estimate is above 25 per cent damage to the total crop, which this year was unusually Large and with highly encouraging pros pect to the rainy spell. Today’s general forecast for the state is for fair and colder weath er, with high winds, but the farm ing sections will not be able to do much toward further harvesting ev en with brisk winds. Road work, too, will be retarded for some days, and it will be a week or more before any considerable advance can be made in overcom ing the damage by the unusual pe riod of rain. A further effect on road condi tions will be the fact that it will considerably lengthen what is or dinarily termed the winter period, and which usually does not slow up progress in road work-.until the last of October or sometime in Novem ber. Lot Sale Will Be Held Friday Despite Weather Rain or shine, snow or sleet, the auction sale of residential lots in Eastbrook, the new subdivision of the Griffin Realty Company, will be held Friday, October 3, beginning at 10:30 o’clock in the morning, accord ing to an announcement today by W. G. Cartledge, manager. The sale has twice been postponed on account of weather condition 0 , but Mr. Cartledge declared that so many persons have shown a willingness to attend the sale, regardless of the weather, that it positively will be held Friday, Advance weather re . ■ports for Friday state it will be fair. Mr. Cartledge stated that he want ed the sale to be in the nature of a good-time meeting and for that rea son he postponed it until the barbe cue and music could be really en joyed without discomfort. The same program and conditions as originally planned will be carried out, TO INSPECT EASTERN STAR CHAPTER HERE TONIGHT There will be a call meeting Liberty Chapter, No. 147, Order of the Eastern Star, tonight at 7:30 o’clock for the purpose of inspec tion of the chapter. Mrs. Mamie S. Johnson, Worthy Grand Matron of Georgia, and W. H. McLaurine, as siciate grand patron of Georgia, will be the guests of the chapter. All members are urged to be present. Australia has over 19,000 facto ries. u KIND” BOYS ASSIST MOTORIST, ALSO TAKE HIS VALUABLES The real motive behind some acts uf kindness is not always evident, but P. T. Pruit, of Jacksonville, soon found that his benefactors had also robbed him. Last night Pruit skklded into a ditch and could not get out. Soon a new Ford came along and assis tance war offered by three boys in the car. After much straining and low gear effort, his car was back on the road again. The boys accepted an offer to buy them some gas and when this was accomplished in Hampton the kind hearted boys went on their way to ward Griffin. Pruit looked for his watch and found, it, was gone, as was his Colts automatic. Realizing that the boys had re- —, NEWS OF SPALD- . 1 W6 AND ADJOIN INC COUNTIES, VOL. 53—-NO. 55 SAYS “STICK TO Leading Experts on Visit Here in Study of Boll Weevil Control. Seven of the south’s leading agri cultural experts were in Griffin yes terday to inspect the Georgia state experiment station and to study cotton conditions and progress in weevil control. They were: N. W. Barr, director of the South Carolina experiment station. Prof. R. B. Blackwell, agronomist, Clemson, S. C„ experiment station. G. A. Maloney, United States bu reau of entomology, Delta labora tory, Tallulah, La. J. E. Evans, agronomist of the United States department of agri culture. Dr. A. E. Grantham, director of the agricultural service bureau of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co., Richmond, Va. J - F - Jackson, agriculturalist the Central of Georgia railroad. W. E. Minds, entomologist of the Louisiana experiment station. They compose the Cotton Pro duction Council of the Southern As sociation of Agricultural Workers. Once a year they visit every ex periment station of a numbfer of states in the cotton belt. A summary of all the outstanding results in production of cotton and boll weevil control will be sub mitted to the annual meeting of the Southern Association of Agricul tural Workers and recommendations for 192B work will be made and broadcasted to growers throughout the cotton belt. Calcium Arsenate Effective. u Dusting with calcium arsenate continues to prove the most effective method of controlling the boll wee vil,” members of the council said yesterday. -------_ The weevil infestation early in the season this year was unusually light. In the area west of central Missisai pi, the extreme drouth of the sea son practically controlled multipli cation of the weevil, but reduced the yield. Last year, the council found an unusually good cotton crop in Spald ing county members reported, but the rain yesterday prevented them from making a trip over the county and they confined themselves to a visit to the experiment station. Dusting from airplanes has been successful, but it is too early to determine whether it will be com mercially practical or economical. However, valuable information fo aid in dusting with ground machines has been learned from experiment with the airplane. Places visited by the council on Jts two weeks’ swing through the N. C.; Clemson College, S. C.; and Virginia Experiment station. (Continued on page 5) lieved him of his valuables as well as helped him, he phoned the po lice in Griffin. Officers were soon on the lookout for a new Ford with nickle-plated radiator and fancy motometer. The boys gave their names as Claude Jones, G. F. Thomas, of At lanta, and Joe Williams, who claim ed ownership of the car, Accord ing to his statement, Williams pick ed up the other boys, who were go ing south. When arrested, they deiifed the charges of having stolen anything from the stranger, but when they arrived at the police booth and got out of the car, a new Colt*’ auto matic fell from Williams’ coat pock et. He then confessed they stole a watch and gun from Pruit.