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ASSOCIATED PRESS WORLD-WIDE REPORTS MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. BETTER TH/IN EVER Association Has Engaged Many Attractions; Big Farm Display. Preliminary plans for the Griff in Spalding County Fair to be held here the week beginning October 13 have been completed and practically everything is in readiness for the opening date. Four large individual agricultural exhibits will be made by farmers of Spalding county, according to H. B. Montgomery, secretary of the asso ciation. Reservations have already been made for space to display these farm products. Free ring performances will be staged each afternoon and night. These performances include equilib rists, Roman rings, trapeze and fire works. Horse racing will be the main -event of the afternoon program. Reservations for stalls for the horses are being made and the program has been announced. A band will give concerts in front of the grandstand. The association is endeavoring to make the fair better than ever be fore, taking care to select only-The best attractions. Miller Bros., shows have been en gaged and will furnish clean amuse ment with their midway attractions and riding devices. Governor Walker Begins State Tour; Bamesville Today Atlanta, Oct. 1.—Gov. Clifford Walker started last night at Thom aston what he outlined as a tour of Georgia, to be carried on at such times during the coming year as the business of his office will permit, for the purposes of harmonizing the people in all sections in a movement for general agricultural and indus trial expansion. He delivered an address in Thom aston to the board of trade of Up son county, and today to the stu dents of Gordon Institute at Barnes ville? and to the students of the Sixth District A. & M. school. The governor says it is his pur pose to urge development in every speech he makes during the coming year. ""x PEACH CONTRACTS TO LET GROWERS I market direct Macon, Oct. 1.—The Georgia Peach Growers’ exchange today adopted the report of a subcommit tee permitting growers to market their fruit direct if they so desire. The exchange will continue to han dle consignments. The action today prevents the wrecking of the exchange, as many growers had threatened to withdraw if tl contracts were not modified, Gro> rs will meet October 9 to rati: the action of the exchange today. GERMAN INDUSTRY GETS United states loan Oberhausein, Germany, Oct. 1.— The municipal savings bank, acting as a trustee, has secured a one mil lion gold mark credit from America for the local steel industry, it is re ported. For the first year of the loan 13 per cent interest has been charged, wihle the rate for the sec ond year will be 7 per cent. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia: Generally fair Wed nesday and Thursday; not much change in the temperature; west and northwest winds. Tem perature for 24 hours ending at noon Wednesday: Maximum 67; min imum 38;' mean 52. ' , FI ■\, i.MU'i . j. > a / r V ;■ 4-I Si PS V ■> : ■' ' ■ . -j____ GRIFFIN, OCTOBER 1 Leopold and Loeb Judge Suffers From * Nervous Breakdown Chicago, Oct. 3.—(By the As sociated Press.)—Judge John R. Caverly is in a local hospital, believed to be suffering from a | nervous breakdown, folowing the trial of Leopold and Loeb, says today’s Tribune. v His wife denies his illness, Baying that she lias been- visit ing the hospital to see friends. Refugees Pour Into City as New Offensive Is Launched. Shanghai, Oct. 1.—(By the Asso ciated Press.)—Kiangsu forces fight ing to gain possession of Shanghai from the Chekiang army launched an offensive at 10 o’clock Tuesday morn ing nine miles southeast of Sunkiang, along the line of the Shanghai Hangchow railroad, firing across a stream where the Chekiang forces were entrenched. Thousands of refugees are pouring into Shanghai * today ’from Sunkiang on the strength of activities there yesterday, which continued with sporadic firing today. Neither side has resorted to ar tillery yet, according to the wounded Chekiang soldiers. Griffin Delegates Go to Pan-American Congress in Atlanta Griffin is sending a delegation to the Pan-American Congress which opens in Atlanta today and ends Saturday. Delegates attending from here, appointed by Governor Walker, in clude C. C. Thomas, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, L. W. Traer, Mrs. Cooper Newton and Walter Graefe. Mr. Thomas was selected as a member of the reception committee, this honor being conferred by the governor. ' The purpose of the congress is to establish closer relations between the south and Latin countries. Coolidge Losing Ground, Asserts Chairman Hull Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 1.—“I am glad to be able to report, after ac companying John W. Davis on his recent speaking tour, that the party outlook is highly encouraging," Cor dell Hull, former chairman of the national democratic executive com mittee, declared in a statement here yesterday. u One thing is certain,” Mr. Hull added, “the Coolidge movement is on the decline. ft approaches^ it As the election 4>e comes more plainly evident that a large majority of the American vot ers condemn the republican record at Washington since March 4, 1921. »» STRANGE KIND OF WORM CAN LIVE ONLY IN ICE Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 1.—A species of worm that lives only in ice and cannot withstand even the heat of a human hand, has been found and photographed by a scientific expedi tion that recently went into the Olympic mountains. GALE STRIKES GOTHAM New York, Oct. 1.—A 60 mile gale laden with rain struck New York and vicinity yesterday. Hundreds of bathhouses at Rockaway Beach were wrecked and shipping was de layed. Engaged, Wed, Separated In One Day Is the Story of Her Latest Romance " m 4': mm . . ‘ J J, < ,S$ ___________J ::x ; V \ % ■. ;gf ^ Hill is 17 n i Si ill s: It'S : llii J;. m 1 :•> ?:?.v 1 Jl it : - % : if 0 ;i#i m- ■ iMSl iMm fmm m y>H;T r •x ; >; :.v i : < : . 1 ; ■; X •i-i m* n Mrs. Catherine McPh ail Jenkins Bonsai. Baltimore, Oct. 1.—Mrs. Catherine McPhail Jenkins Bonsai doesn’t read romance; she lives it. Engaged at 10 a. in., ' married shortly after midnight with the prospect of an annulment—that is the story of her latest high-speed romance^ in which Leigh Bonsai, Jr., son of a wealthy Baltimore family, is the other principal. But this is only a part of the story of the wedding, for, the bride LATE TELEGRAPH NEWS To Present Amended Proctocol. Geneva, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—The League of Nations’ interest centered this forenoon in the assembly hall here, where it was expected that the amended protocol on arbitration and security would be presented by M. Politis, of Greece, and Dr. Benes, of Czecho-Slovakia, re porters respectively for the first and third commissions. There is no doubt but that the text will be approved by the assembly, according to those conversant with peace discussions. Mayor and Butler Are Friendly. Philadelphia, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—A reconciliation is being effected between Mayor Kendrick and General Butler, director of public safety, according to a statement issued today by the mayor. Iowa Republicans Aroused. Des Moines, Oct. X .—(By the Associated Press.)—A meeting of the Iowa Republican central committee has been called for noon tomorrow, at which the situation brought about by Senator Brookhart’s demand for the resignation of Charles Dawes will be discussed. f Greek Cabinet Resigns. Athens, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—The Greek cabinet, headed by M. Sophoulis, has resigned. No Evidence Against Officials. r-~ Washington, Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.)—-Officials of the law enforcement league of Philadelphia failed to present evidence of political corruption among the federal office holders in Pennsylvania in their con ference today with Attorney General Stone, according to an announcement at the Department of Justice. Wyoming Governor Very 111. Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. l.--At 10 o’clock this morning it was announced at Memorial Hospital that physicians were “resorting to final emergency measures"’ in the hope of saving the life of Governor W. B. Ross, whose condition grew worse during the night. Arkansas Bandits Busy. Conway, Ark., Oct. 1.—(By the Associated Press.) An unknown num ber of bandits early today held several residents of Vilonia at aby, looted two safes and escaped with $700. DIPLOMACY TURNS TO ENGLISH FILM STAR TO WED Berlin, Oct. 1.—-English is becom ing the language of international intercourse, declares Dr. A. von Wilke, in an essay concerning the language of diplomacy. He says that French in this field is losing its dominance. , Frost Makes First Appearance in City Wednesday Morning There wasn’t much of it, and you had to look for it in low, flat places to find it, but there was an honest to goodness frost this morning. The cool er weather came after a siege o’ dampness and it was more than welcome. Cotton in the fields has been reported as hurt, but the fair weather arrived in time to fin ish gathering the crops and for the farmer to plan a whole week of pleasure by attending the Griffin Fair. DAWES IS ASKED I Chicago, Ocfc. 1.—Senator Smith W. Brookhart made public last night the text of a letter he mailed to Chairman William M. Butler, of the republican national committee, condemning the record of Charles G. Dtewes, republican vice presiden tial nominee. <« Charles G. Dawes has wrecked the republican says, young Bonsai was attacked by his brother, H. Pleasants Bonsai, when he returned to his home, and the attack, she further avers, is what caused the separation, for Bon sai was so j&ttfprely injured he was confined to his home. The attack is denied, however. Catherine, who was Miss Mc Phail, was only recently divorced from James Carroll Jenkins, scion of another Maryland house. in the northwest,” Senator Brook hart wrote. “For these reasons I desire to re quest that the republican national committee take steps to secure the resignation of Mr. Dawes as the re publican candidate for vice presi dent, In his place there should be selected a farm Woo candidate, pot an imitation farm blocer, but one of the real type, like Senator Nor ris, of Nebraska, in whom the farm ers have the utmost confidence." No Reply From Dawes. Chicago, Oct. 1.—(By the Associ ated Press.)—The demand of Senator Brookhart, of Iowa, made yesterday that Charles E. Dawes resign as Republican vice-presidential nominee, or that the Republican national com mittee take steps to secure his resig nation, was unanswered today by either Dawes or the committee. Christian Church Revival Success, Declares Dr. Cull The most successful meeting I have ever known, was the state ment made today by Dr. O. K. Cull, pastor of the First Christian . PICTURE DIRECTOR Los Angeles, Oct. 1.—James Cruze, motion picture director, will marry Betty Compson, film star, late in October, Mrs. Mary Corupson, mother of the actre - ;, announced to day. Cruze is in China and is ex pected to return to Los Angeles soon. , DOWN 3 CENTS IN Big Companies Announce New Price of 20 Cents Per Gallon. - - The retail price of gacoline went down 3 cents in Griffin this morn* ing and is now being sold at many of the filling stations at 20 cents a gallon. This announcement was made by the Gossett Oil Go., the Gulf Refin ing Co., and the Standard Oil Co., here this morning. Nine southern states, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Flor ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee are affected by the reduction, through announce ments made last night in Atlanta and in New Orleans by representa tives of the Gulf Refining Co. The retail price of gasoline va ries in different parts of the south. The price in Atlanta today will be 20 cents, in Chattanooga, 16 cents, while Memphis reports its price is 16 cents. Solon Cider Maker Pleads Not Guilty To Liquor Charge Baltimore, Oct. 1.—-Represcrttative ... Jphn Phillip Hill yesterday pleaded : not guilty to an indictment return ed by the federal grand jury last week, charging him with manufac turing and possessing wine and ci der in violation of law. He was re leased on $1,000 bail pending trial, which will be held some time after November 10. In asking earlier counsel for y.r. Hill argued that the case was of national importance and should be decided before election day. De- 3*S* this re< l ueBt Jud * e Speer raid: ** The very reason you give for asking an early trial is the very reason I refuse it. This court can not be used for campaign purposes. ♦ » Mr. Hill’s indictment followed closely upon a “cider party” given at his home. The cider, he said, had an alcoholic content of 2.75 per cent. His purpose, the congressman says, is to obtain an interpretation of the phrase, “non intoxicating ■ liquors in section 29 of the Volstead act. * He has declared that he will car ry the case to the United States su preme court. church, in commenting on the re vival services now being conducted here by the Rev. S. P. Spiegel. Dr. Cull declared that it had rain ed every night except one since the meeting started and that capacity crowds had been present at each service. Dr. Spiegel addressed the high school students this morning and will conduct services Thursday and Friday morning at *0 o’clock, in addition to the services held each night at 7:30 o’clock. The meetings will close with the Sunday night services. striking matches all day MAN'S WORK FOR 36 YEARS London, Oct. 1.—Tom Tuthill, who worked for 36 year* in a London match factory striking matches to ' thw quality, died recently from bIood P' ,i8 °ning contracted while at work. His job, one of the Train Service In South Georgia Is Demoralized Quitman, Ga., Oct. 1.—Consider able damage has been done in this section the last two days on account of the rains and high water. Tuesday morning the engine of an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train left the track and took a nose dive into the raging torrent of a small creek that had washed away part of the tracks. None of the: passenger cars left the track and no one was injured. All the peanuts and cotton re maining in the field, as well as the hay crop, are reported destroyed. Owing to the high waters between Thomasville and Valdosta, all trains have been annulled or detoured by Albany. HIGH SCHOOL TO PLAY LOCUST GROVE TEAM HERE FRIDAY AFTERNOON The Griffin high school football team has arranged a game here Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, with the Locust Grove Institute team. in King George’s kingdom, was ere ated for him after he suffered from infantile paralysis, and needed an easy task. MISSIONARY TO SPEAK Barnesville, Ga., Oct. 1.—Dr. T. W. Ayers, missionary in China, will make an address at the First Baptist church Thursday evening. a xmmsmwv j? VOL 53-NO.