Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

ASSOCIATED PRESS WORLD-WIDE REPORTS MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. GEORGIA PEACES TEXAS LIVESTOCK Applicable to Hides, Hay, Straw or Anything That Harbors Germs. Atlanta, Oct. 2.—As a safeguard to Georgia’s live stock industry against the dread foot and mouth disease which has broken out in Texas recently, a sweeping embargo against bringing of Texas animals into the state was issued Wednesday by Dr. Peter F. Bahnsen, Georgia state veterinarian. The embargo is applicable to all manner of livestock and to hides, hay, straw or any material which might harbor the foot and mouth germ, and is issued under authority of legislative acts of 1909 and 1910. Recent development of the foot and mouth disease in Texas cattle regions and its subsequent spread over a wide area of the state have greatly alarmed livestock men of that sec tion, and Its continued prevalence, it is stated, led to the issuance of the drastice order of Dr. Bahnsen, which became effective Wednesday, the date of issue. Local leaders in livestock markets would not speculate on the possible duration of" the embargo, but were of the opinion that it would not be modified until the contagion has been materially checked. Lot Sale Friday * Expected to Draw Enormous Crowd Warmer Friday is the prediction of the weather roan and W. G. Cart ledge, manager of the Griffin Realty Company, stated that he expected a record breaking crowd at the auc tion sale Friday of residential lots in Eastbrook. The sale starts promptly at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning with “Pink” Traer as auctioneer. - -....................... A band concert will be given and a barbecue will be held on the grounds. ——= Mr. Cartridge advises all persons who registered for the free lot to be on the grounds with their tickets as it is imperative for the person holding the lucky number to be pres ent with the ticket. FARMER CRUSHED TO DEATH Aberdeen, Miss., Oct. 2__-Lem B. Harris, farmer and former circuit court clerk of Monroe county, was crushed to death Wednesday when he was caught under a rolling'll og on his farm near here. Three Fires in City and One Outside Reported to Department in September Only three fire alarms in the city of Griffin and one outside the city limits were responded to by the fire department during the month of September, according to the report of Chief J. J. Powell. Beginning Monday, October 5", the first day of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief Powell will inspect the business district - for fire hazards and asks all possible co-Dperation in this work. Chief, Powell’s report follows: Mr. E. P. Bridges, City Manager, Dear sir: Beg to hand you report of City Fire Department for month of Sep- j tember, 1924. Number of alarms responded to, 4. Of this number th$ee were in resi dent district and om outside of city. Cause of these fires were as fo$ lows: Unknown, 2; sparks 1; de fective wiring, 1. In answering these alarms the department made a mileage of 4 6-10. • : $ - »P . s ■ I Hun Officials Believe Grover Bergdoll Has Returned to America Karlsuhre, Oct. .2. — Govern ment officials' here are inclined to believe that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wanted in the United States for draft evasion, has re turned to- America. The officials base their opinion onrhis pro longed absence from Eberbach. I LEADERS FACE Talk Arises of “Imminent Fall of Government” and * General Election. London, Oct. 2 .—(By the Associ ated Press.)—Talk has again arisen of the imminent fall of the labor government and the probability of a general election before Christmas. Similar expectations have been raised more than once since the la borites assumed office, but this time the forecast is well grounded. The crisis came last night when two motions against the government were given parliament, one by the conservatives and the other by the liberals. Newton D. Baker, In Atlanta, Says Davis Is Gaining Atlanta, Oct. 2.—Personality, char acter and capacity for leadership are daily winning strength for John W. Davis, democratic presidential nom inee, Newton D. Baker, secretary of war in the cabinet of former Presi dent Wilson, said upon arriving here yesterday. ii Ohio,” Mr. Baker said, “is still in the doubtful column, but the trend is toward Davis, who is winning votes for his party by his splendid campaign addresses. The LaFollette strength is a big factor there and will bear an important part on the outcome.” The former cabinet member would not attempt, however, to estimate the ratio of LaFollette’s strength, adding that October opinions and those of November differ. GRAY AND SON WIN SUIT AGAINST ATLANTA FIRM Y. S. B. Gray and Son, relish man ufacturers of Griffin, won a suit yes terday against an Atlanta firm for refusal to pay for goods received. j Beck and Beck, attorneys, of this represented the plaintiff. In fighting these fires the depart ment used the following equipment: 800 feet of hose; 36 feet of ladders; one pyrene and several buckets of water. These alarms were for fires class ed as follows: one story frame dwell ing, 1; two story brick mill, 1; au tomobile, 1; two story frame dwell ing outside of city, 1. Investigation of these losses gives the following information as to val ues: Value of buildings, 316,400; value of contents, $50,800; total values, $67,200. Insurance on buildings $10,800; insurance on contents $35,000; total insurance, $46,300. Loss to buildings, $54,800; loss to contents, $10,500; total loss, $65,300. Beg to report 114 fire inspections of buildings, basements, flues, neys and heating apparatus were made. Respectfully submitted, J. J. POWELL, Chief, Fire Department. GRIFFIN, GA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1924 Corn and Cyclones Aren’t Only m Kansas Products, Beauties, Too mm? m §§§ » . Mm i & '■:m ■ r'tk * i ■.•y m ■0$ §| Wm I i v 5® SS* 1 "2 X - r ... ... . . •xy y >V. v. . Miss Romona Marcella trees, of Wichita, adju^xthe was beaJty \present pret Lest girl in Kansas in a contest held to select the state a to at the international petroleum exposition in Tulsa, Okla. BARS N. Y. PLAYER FROM BIG SERIES Judge Landis Uncorks An other Major League Ball Scandal. New York, Oct. 2.—Commissioner K. M. Landis announced last night that Jimmy O’Connell and Coach Cozy Dolan, of the New York Na tional League baseball club had been declared ineligible for the world series after charges of bribery against him had been investigated. The suspension was based upon a confession made by O’Connell and evidence furnished by Dolan that fol lowed information furnished by Heinie Sand of the Philadelphia Na tional League club. Sand stated that on September 27 O’Connell had offered him $500 to throw the game between the Giants and the Phillies, played in New York on that day. Sand Refuses Offer. Sand refused the offer and im mediately gave his information to Manager Fletcher of the Phillies, who brought it to the attention of Commissioner Landis. O’Connell’s confession also men tioned Captain Frank Frisch, Ross Young and George Kelly of the Giants, but Commissioner Landis stated that the testimony of these men had convinced the investigating committee that they had no part in the scheme. O’Connell, a substitute outfielder, will be the only Giant player not eligible for the world series, as Dolan I is a coach. Governor Ross, Wyoming, Dies After Operation Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 2.—(By the Associated Press.)—Governor Wil liam B. Ross, of Wyoming, died in Memorial hospital this morning at 3:15 o'clock. - His condition was pronounced as extremely grave last night with lit hope of his surviving through the night, He was operated on for appendi citis last Wednesday. The operation was pronounced 'as successful at the time. LEAGUE ADOPTS Action Is Unanimous; China delegation Leaves in a Huff. Geneva, Oct. 2.—-(By the Asso ciated Press.)—-The League of Ra tions assembly today unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that all states accept the protocol of arbitration and security. Forty-seven delegates supported the resolution and all voted. *It must be emphasized that the signatures of the Geneva delegates do not bind any nation, but must subsequently be approved. As far as Britain herself is con cerned it is believed that Britain, the United States and the dominions would all undoubtedly take the same attitude on questions such immi gration. Belgium, Brazil, Czecho-Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Uraguay were re-elected non-permanent members of the council of the League of Na tions. When the result of the election was announced, the entire Chinese delegation left the auditorium, ex plaining later that they did so on orders from. Peking to walk out of the council if China was not elect ed to a non-per •nfanent seat. They said that they j’ould not answer whether this meant resignation from the league or not. WEATHER FORECAST For Georgia—Fair Thursday and Friday ; slightly warmer in the in terior Thursday, still warmer Fri day; gentle to moderate northeast shifting fo south winds. Temperature for 21 luurs end’ ing at noon Thursday: Maximum ______ ____ 66 Minimum _____ .... 40 Mean ..._____ 53 PIONEER, S3, WHO DROVE OX TEAM, FLYING FROM VANCOUVER TO DAYTON Vancouver, Wash-, Oct. 2.—Ezra Meeker, 93, pioneer, who crossed the plains on the old Oregon trail with an ox team, started from here Wed nesday in an airplane for Dayton, Ohio, with Lieutenant Oakley Kelly of the United States army. SYSTEMATIC CAMPAIGN TO BRIGHTEN UP CITY BEING PLANNED FOR NEXT Planning Committee Issues Statement Showing Bene fits to Be Gained. The following statement showing benefits hoped for from the “Paint up and Clean-up’ campaign in Griffin has been issued by the Cham ber of Commerce cimmittee: u “The Clean UP and Paint UP cam paign develops community spirit. All classes of people learn to work to gether and play together. Chronic knockers are led into the ranks of the loyal and successful boosters. “Streets and alleys are cleaned up, repaired and thereafter kept in good condition. “Fire losses are reduced through the removal of waste and rubbish. Fire traps are razed and often re placed by modem buildings. “Vacant grounds are improved, mowed,’‘‘cleared of rubbish, and con verted into playgrounds or thrift gardens, thus preventing their re turn to disorderliness. “Public buildings are renovated. Landscaping is renewed. Trees are planted. “Homes are cleaned and beautified inside and out. Grounds, front and back, alleys and outbuildings are cleaned up. Outbuildings and fences are painted and repaired. “Breeding places of disease are rooted up and destroyed. Flies, mos quitoes, rats, roaches and other pests are eliminated. This campaign saves human lives. “Property values are restored or greatly increased. Warehouses and factory buildings are cleaned up and painted up to an extent that visibly improves the morale and efficiency of the workers. “It advertises the city. Many com munities have shown a more rapid growth in population after this cam paign was inaugurated than they had^ever hoped to enjoy, “This campaign helps business. It starts repairs and building activity. R creates a lively demand upon lo cal dealers for everything needed in making homes clean and attractive and safe from fire, disease and the weather. It stabilizes, restores and increases the value of real estate and helps the bankers and 1 the bor rowers. “It develops good citizenship and builds character. A marriage license was applied for Thursday by Miss Mildred Foun tain, of Griffin, and Willie 1. Bass, of Concord. ----- - —“"TTfnifiwiimiiininniiiiiiiiiniiMWi JLATE TELEGRAPH NEWS mwmmmmmmm I ■ ibmsm 1‘imnwMMn Kiangsu Forces Burn Two Towns. Shanghai, Oct. 2.—(By the Associated Press.)—The Kiangsu forces, seeking to capture Shanghai, employed the torch today when two of their spies fired the town of Lotien, ten miles north of here. The spies were shot to death by Chekiang soldiers, who found orders on their bodies to slart fires in Shanghai, according to an announcement made at Chekiang headquarters. *. J Dawes Still Ignores Brookhart. Davenport, la., Oct. 2.—(IJy the Associated Press.)—Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice-presidential candidate, in his first Speech in Iowa today ignored the demand made by Senator Brookhart that he be displaced from the Republican national ticket. He turner hi* attention to criticism of the LaFollette movement. Two Killed In Fall From Smokestack. (.reensboro, N. C., Oct. 2.—James Way-caster and Fred Dietrick were instantly killed today when they fell 225 feet from the top of a smokestack of the new heating plant of the North Carolina College for Women here. The men were working on the stack. Negroes Beatin In Virginia. Harrisburg, Va., Oct. 2.-(By the Asaociated Pre«s.)-New« of three nights rioting between white* and negroes of Bridgewater, a college town near herle, reached Harrisburg today with the resumption of communication, interrupted by floods. One white boy was shot in the leg and half a dozen negroes were severely beaten. Many others are under arrest. NEWS OF SPALD ING AND ADJOIN ING COUNTIES. VOL. 53—NO. 57 Chamber of Commerce to Work With Civic Bodies and Officials. j j Plans for a systematic “Paint-up and Clean-Up” caimpaign in Griffin next week are being completed by the Chamber of Commerce, in *2^ operation with city officials and civ ic clubs. October 6 to 12 is the national Paint-up and Clean-up Week,’ and the local campaign has been timed to correspond. The*' broom, rake and paint brush will be put to work throughout the nation as well as in Griffin. Committee Mapping Details. Details of the campaign to make Griffin a spotless and snappily painted town are being worked out by the city planning committee of the Chamber of Commerce through its sub-committee on paint up and clean up, of which C. E. Elliott is chairman. Other members of the committee are R. E. Neel, W. W. Neal and C. C. Givens, Jr. Schools and Clubs Help. The cooperation of the city schools and women’s clubs will be relied on to make the campaign successful. The city will be requested to fur nish sufficient teams to haul off all trash piles immediately. The schools will be asked to co-operate. It is estimated that the advertia-' ing value alone of a spotless town, as tourists are beginning to pass through in large numbers, will be great. The full program for the week’s campaign will be announced by the committee Saturday. Griffinite Dies in Atlanta O, H. Watson, 63, formerly of..... GriffJn .died in * private in Atlanta Wednesday morning. Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons, Cecil, Thomas E. and 0. H. Watson, Jr., all in the navy; one daughter, Miss Mabel Watson, a trained nurse, of Newnan, and a brother, W. B. Watson, of Griffin. Funeral services will be held Fri day morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his brother at 529 South Hill street with Dr. Leon M ; Lati mer officiating. Burial will be In Oak Hill cemetery, with Frank S, Pittman in charge. The pallbearers will be: Tom Pow ell, H. H. Bass, Jim Powell, T. E. Mann, I. N. Drewry and R. H. Modre.