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FALLS FIVE STORIES; LANDS ON HIS FEET Chicago, Oct. 24. — Harry Wright, 26, a building cleaner, today fell five stories from the •• side of a Chicago skyscraper when he lost his balance, but ded on his feet and suffered . worse injuries than two broken ikies and a dislocated right 10 Wright explained that he was i champion diver while in the tavy In war day*, and, when be fell, was able to balance himself a way that he landed up. tt or Sale : reduced ce, 6 va lt lots on Test Solo on St. '•Kv iterested, ee II e V once. e. s. Real Estate and Insurance IS i z ^<f r JW' -"Y*4 \ j W~-f / ,\ m* / / > rJm A <: •- & 'O’ / jQu ..LSSk la JL. ■MM TOMORROW Sale of ) lats $500 Here is your opportunity to select from a large group of the season’s best styles—values up to $8.75. Come in early and choose the particular hat which you can wear most becomingly. 1 This Price Saturday Only GRIFFIN MERCANTILE CO. No word was ever heard to pass his lips after that time. Sent to Asylum. He was subjected to many tests by alienists and finally, in Jan uary, 1913, was declared insane and sent to an asylum at Stock ton, Cal., where he died. The insanity verdict provided that if he ever recovered his san ity the sentence of death would be imposed. Even the announcement, in Feb ruary, 1917, that Governor H. W. Johnson had commuted his sen tence to life imprisonment in case of recovery failed to bring a single syllable from his lips. , WILLIS IS CLEARED ON MURDER CHARGE Columbus, Oct. 24.—Will Willis, tried for the second time on a charge of murder in connection with the slaying of Will Green, negro, September 6, was acquit ted early last night by a jury in Muscogee superior court. Trial of the case started Monday. AMUSEMENT PARK PLANNED Columbus, Ga. CXtoDer 23.— Plans for the provision of a combined amusement park and tourist camp on the South Com mons, entailing an expenditure of upwards of $75,000, were laid at a meeting of the Chattahoochee Valley Motor Club. The initial step was in the form of a sug gestion by Harry C. Roberts, as sistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Columbus, and it met with immediate approval. DUBLIN HOSPITALS MERGE Dublin, Ga., Oct. 24.—Two of the largest hospitals here have combined, the Brigham-Claxtoni Hospital going with the Dublin Clinic. This leaves only on«j large hospital in the city. NOT HIS ENEMY Kindly Old Soul—My boy, don't you know that it is wrong to fight? Don’t you know the Good Book says we should love our en emies ? Tummy (calmly blacking the other boy’s eye)—Yep; but this fellow’s a friend o’ mine. FORTUNATE FOR HIM Wife—My dear Henry, don’t harbor the thought that I am ig norant. I know a good deal than I care to tell. ** Hubby—I wish, my dear, “tbit you’d acquire more of that sort of knowledge. » :2$ . : & . n — ijl i : i:’i ■■ E OF FALL OH NOTE Los Angeles, Oct, 24.-*~An un expected turn in the Doheny oil lease cancellation suit has given slijfht moral advanUge t0 the defense. * - Although not under subpoena, Mrs. E. L. Doheny voluntarily took the stand Thursday and pro duced the missing signature of the famous Albert B. Fall note for $100,000, written on a torn bit of paper which fitted smooth ly into the mutilated portion of the document held by Doheny, Wanted to Preserve Evidence. The witness brought out the fact that Doheny wanted to pre serve the evidence of indebted ness and that he felt confident he eventually would be paid. He did not, however, wish the docu ment to become a part of his es tate, he said. Located in Deposit Box. A search through a safety de posit box here located the missing document, Mrs. Doheny continu ed. The $100,000 note, signed by Fall in favor of Doheny, is as suming increasing importance as the trial to cancel Elk Hills oil leases progresses. Government counsel has declar ed that the absence of a signa ture made the note uncollectible, and had linked this to a conten tion that the money was in pay ment for consideration and ad vantages given the Doheny oil companies in leases on the Elk Hills naval oil reserve and in the award of contracts for construc tion work at Pearl Harbor. The defense is attempting to Loan To Friend. show that the $100,000 transac tion was a loan given an old friend at a time of financial need and that Doheny had planned to collect the money. SAFE BET Silicus—I saw you at the wed ding. Wasn’t the self-possession of the groom marvelous? He did not seem a bit flustered. Cynicus—I noticed it too. I’ll bet that fellow was either a wid ower or a' bigamist. A POLITE APPEAL She (dancing) How do you like the floor? He—Just fine. She—Well, why don’t you try dancing on it? Pajamas are the accepted fem inine promenade wear at the bath ing beaches of Venice. , , M t * 1 ( rJySj —, Y§t &V.VUL ........ Warrants have been issued for .Camillo Castiglione. long known, J1S the 'Stinncs” of 'Austria. He \ missing, and so are important iocnments belonging ^o the bank r.ipt Dcpositrn Bank, in Vienna, ’ue of his interests. Several bank mods have fled. One committed •cIISs. NEW RELATIONSHIP Michael’s mother had married again, and though Michael did not object to his new father, he was somewhat puzzled as to their re lationship. “Mother,” he said is this man my stepfather?” ■ Yes, dear; he’s your stepfath er. 14 Well, mother,” continued the child, u you can call me your little lad.” “Yes, dearie, you are mamma’s little lad.” “Then, mother,” continued Mi chael, “I suppose I must be my stepfather’s little stepladder. REASON IN A NAME Father’s named his new fox hound after you, Reggie. .4 I wonder what put that idea into his head.” “He says the dog doesn’t know enough to keep a scent when he’s got it.’ OPT ' .. 4 A n V \ > V Vi SPECIAL SELLING TOMORROW ■ at F 3 $27.50 I 3 Featuring L J Bengaline—Faille—Satin—Crepe Charmeen and Twill a i — Colors — BROWN - BLACK - BLUE - GREEN - TAN SILKS FOR MERRY PARTIES WOOLS FOR JOLLY JAUNTS The Frocks of Silk shown in this group are too Indeed, any Frock in this selling you’d be proud lovely‘for words. There are many styles to to wear ’most any time! The wonder is that choose from. Come early to see them. they’re offered at so low a price. A\ TAILORED 9 THE LAST WORD IN LINGERIE \ cs Dainty Step-ins, Chemises, Bloomers Til and Nightgowns. Crepe de Chine Muslin Batiste 0 \ Radium Silk 1 T VV . 0 v rrr GRIFFIN MERCANTILE CO AL SETS FORTH POLICIES OF HIS Washington, Oct. 24.—President Coolidge set forth last night pol icies' of his administration under which he purposes that the gov ernment will “maintain peace, promote economy, provide a pro tective tariff, assist the farmers leave the people in possession of their property and maintain the integrity of the courts." Last Extended Address. In the last extended address he expects to make before election 1 and the most comprehensive he has delivered since his speech of acceptance of the republican nomination, the president declared his stand on practically every phase of government affairs. He discussed campaign issues, in some instances, for the first time. Mr. Coolidge spoke before the eastern division of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States meeting here in the chamber’s building, and the address was by radio to almost every of the country. USEFUL IN MODERATION it I understand some of those were inclined to heckle said the friend. << I don’t object to a few heck .replied Senator Sorghum. They serve to keep the rest of audience awake. >* LITTLE CHANGE “I suppose you find everything different now you are mar tf “Not very. I used to sit up half night wondering when Arthur go home, and now I sit up the night wondering when come home. » If the ocean were dried up would be enough salt to Europe to the depth of five Friday, October 2A r 1924. : r / V' gmjs * 4>*.' THE V Z AT r v MONEY —WATCH YOU SAVING WANT k PRICES / READ THESE PRICES gold 18 size, filled 7 jewel cases Elgin ............................................. Watches in 10-year $10 gold 12 size filled Elgin cases 7 jewel in White and Green $14 We Bracelet have Watches a beautiful priced line at of $12 “ $65 from Diamond .................... Rings $12 “ $500 at Genuine reconstructed Ruby Rings $3 In solid white or green gold. OUT OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT DEPOT JEWELRY STORE * 128 Broad St., Griffin, Ga. 1 liil IIUUU Util I III! III! II lllillll I III HUIHUOI IIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIII THE NEWEST CREATIONS IN FOOTWEAR Slippers in all the newest material and pat terns—Light Tan, Brown and Black. $5 “ $10 Every pair correctly fitted. Hosiery Special - $1.50 and $1.95 I GRIFFIN MERCANTILE CO.