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MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS. MANY REPORTS READ AT MEETING 1 t Financial Statement Shows Club to Be in Excellent Condition. The Griffin Woman’s Club held its regular business meeting at 3 o’clock Thursday at the city hall, with Mrs. Alex Gossett, president, in the chair. Many important and interesting reports^of committees were given. Mrs. Ben Brown was elected on the committee to represent the Woman’s Club in the Federated Clubs of Griffin. Tallulah Falls Exhibit Mrs. Walter Touchstone gave an interesting report of the ex hibit of Tallulah Falls school, which was held at the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta. Mrs. L. C. Warren told of the work of the girl from Griffin > whom the Sunday schools and other organizations are sending m to Tallulah. tm Red Cross Drive Mrs. d’Antignac reported that $56 was given the Red Cross on the day the Woman’s Club had charge of the drive. The club voted to donate a sew ing machine to the local Salva tion Army. Mrs. Ralph Jones of fered to give a machine in the name of the club. Mrs. J. H. Newman made a fi nancial report of the club, show ing it to be in excellent condition. Benefit Bridge Party Mrs. Alva Moore reported $64 from the benefit bridge party at the Griffin Hotel. This was given by the Federated Clubs. Mrs. B.~C. Murray reported $72 from the Griffin Minstrels. „ Mrs. Julia McWilliams Drewry very generously offered her as a meeting place decidbd for the club. This was not upon but was left open until the next meet mg. The next business meeting will be held the second Thursday in January. 10 M2 GAMES A double-header basketball game will be staged, at the Griffin Ath ing letic Court 7:30 j&morrow o’clock. night, start at • The Griffin High school boys and girls will play the Williamson boys and girls. The Williamson teams will be accompanied by a number of root ers. Griffinites are urged to turn out for these games, which are expect ed to to be the fastest of the season. The Athletic Court will be warm and comfortable, it is announced. — Miss Martha Watson.....spent Thursday ni^ht in ^ Miss Mabel Watson, returning home Friday, Better Pay for Prohi Agents _Is Urged by Church and League Washington, Dec. 12.—Despite the fact that Iasi year it cost ap proximately 20 cents more a day to feed a sailor than it did a sol dier, Navy Department officials look for an increase in the cost of naval rations for the fiscal year 1925. It cost the army slightly more than 30 cents a day to feed a '-——--——_ WEATHER FORECAST 1 / For Georgia—Fair and slightly warmer tonight, Saturday fair and warmer. Temperature for 24 hours end ing at noon Friday; Maximum ..... 59 ... Minimum ____ 33 Mean ........ 46 s*a« NU If * A IFFIN . ‘;M 9* m* >■*•■'* m FOX TERRIER PROVES A POOR CHAUFFEUR; WRECKS AUTOMOBILE Chester, Pa., Dec. 12.—For operating a car without a li cense, speeding and dam aging an automobile, “Spot a fox terrier, is in wrong with the United States post cXce department, or at least with Thomas Swanger, who delivers the mail. Swanger left the mail truck for a minute with the engine running. The dog jumped down from the seat and alighted upon the gear shift with* the result that the machine was set in motion. . It crashed against a stone wall. ii 1 Henry L. Sherman, formerly of Griffin, has been appointed by Justice McAvoy as official coun sel to assist him in an investiga tion starting next Monday of the transit situation in New York, in accordance with instructions from Governor Smith. Mr. Sherman’s father, tljie late A. Sherman, was for many years a leading merchant in Griffin and a former vice president of the City National bank. Henry Sherman is now a mem ber of the firm of Hirsch, Sher man & Limburg, and one of New York’s m6st prominent lawyers. LIFE SENTENCE E Columbus, „ , . Dec. 12.—Convicted „ thc third time-ami----given - a life sentence for the murder of his wife, L. C. Hammond has made a motion for a new trial but the date has not been set for hearing the motion. Hammond went on trial in su perior court here Wednesday and a verdict of guilty carrying with it a sentence of life in the peni tentiary was returned at 2:45 o’clock Thursday moriiing. The defendant, with relatives and their attorneys, were in the court room when the jury returned the verdict. The convicted slayer received the verdict unmoved. He appear ed resigned to whatever fate that might await him. Hammond has faced the court five times on the murder indict ment. HUGH POWELL’S HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE Atlanta, Dec. 12.—Fire of unde termined origin partially destroy ed the home of Hugh T. Powell early Thursday, The estimated loss from fire and water is placed at more than $3,500. Mr . and Mrs. Powell are parents of Mrs. Robin Wheaton, of Griffin, ’""gliesfs fre quently, being well-known in this City.____________ soldier three meals. Increase The navy, according to the an nual report of the paymaster gen eral, made public recently, paid 50.333 cents a day for sailors’ food. This was a half-cent in crease over the previou year’s cost. During the year 77,147,751 meals were served. These required 26.500.000 pounds of meat, 57,- 500.000 of vegetables, 6,500,000 of sugar, 15,000,000 of flour, 16, 000,000 of fruit, 1,800,000 of cof fee, 2,600,000 of tinned milk and 2,000,000 of butter. Much Food Rejected The report says 6,671,000 pounds of food were rejected at the navy supply depot, New York. = GRIFFIN. GA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. 1924. TELEGRAPH BULLETINS U. S. REPLY TO BRITISH NOTE SENT Washington, Dec. 12.—(By As sociated Press) ,— The American reply to the British note question ing the right of the United States to collect war claims from Ger many out of the benefits received by that country under the Dawes’ plan has been dispatched to Am bassador Kellogg in London for de livery to the foreign office. The note is understood to firmly sup port the position that the Ameri can government has every right accorded to the allies to make its collections under the Dawes plan. DOCTOR’S ACTIONS DEEPEN MYSTERY Birmingham, Dec v 12.—(By As sociated Press)—The seemingly perfect health and normal actions of Dr. George T. Edwards in jail are believed today to add deeper o the shroud of mystery surround ing the murder of the physician’s wife. MAY INTRODUCE ANOTHER CONFESSION BY PREACHER Moutn Vernon, III., Dec. 12—(By Associated Press)—With one al leged confession of Lawrence M. Hight as to his participation in poison plot for which he and Mrs. Elsie Sweetin are on trial before a jury here, the state today fought to introduce another alleged to have been made by him. FRANCE SURPRISED AT UNITED STATES Paris, Dec. 12.—(By Associated Press) — Surprise trom every source is caused by intimations that the United States cannot al low France more favorable terms than those granted Great Britain. It is recalled that France was neither consulted nor informed when Premier Baldwin went to Washington to negotiate funding of the British debt. TENNESSEAN ATTACKS UNDERWOOD BILL Washington, Dec.-12.—(By As ciated Press.)—Senator McKellar, of Tennessee, attacked the Under wood bill today on the floor of the senate, declaring that to pass the measure would give outright $40, 000,030 away to the lessee. Declar ing that the Alabama Power com pany was hoping for the enact-' ment of the Underwood bill, Mc Kellar brought Senator Underwood to his feet. The Alabamian said:’ “1 might inform you that the Ala bama Power company officers have told me that under the terms of his bill the company will not make a bid for the property.” _____ GRIFFIN DEFEATS FORI VALLEY IN A CLOSE CONTEST The Griffin Athletic Club bas ketball team defeated the Fort Valley team 25 to 23 in the first game of the season in Fort Val ley Thursday night. The game was fiercely fought and the result was in doubt until the final whistle. Fort Valley is said to have one of the best teams in middle Georgia. The entire Griffin team starred and piayed good bail throughout the ent ire ga me. ' George Sachs, who rang up three hard goals in rapid succes sion, was the outstanding star for Griffin. The two teams will play a re turn game in Gi'iffin later in the season. MRS. HENDERSON’S SISTER DIES AT LAPORTE, IND. Mrs. C. J. L. Henderson, re ceived a telegram today announc ing the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. D. A. Lecky, which occurred at the home in LaPorte, Ind., yes terday. FIREMEN MAKE RUN. The fire department was called at 9:15 o’clock this morning to the comer of Central avenue and Fifth street, where soot was burk ing in thc chimney of a house oc cupied by Janie 'Reed, negress. No damage was done. 4 Visit to Mexican President Proves Nearly Fatal to Samuel Gompers st. m » % . m :■ -• xf' *■ & i ♦; ■i r' Laredo. Texas, Dec. 12—(By As sociated Press)—Samuel Gompers, American Federation of Labor leader, was able to sit up on the side of his bed and take slight nourishment as his train left for San Antonio today. He arrived at the American bor der here at 7:30 o’clock in a crit- FARM BIEL FOR i j IS Washington, Dec. 12.—The ag ricultural appropriation,*of< which $80,000,000 would be available for road construction^ was passed yes terday by the house. The bill, as sent to the senate, would appropriate about $59JD00, 000 more than last year’s meas ure, but carries several million dollars less than the budget esti mate. Less Than Two Days. The bill was passed after less than two days’ consideration by the house. Fewer than a dozen Market Reports (Over Pursley, Slaton & Co.’s Private Wire.) New Orleans Cotton 'OpenIHigh; i IPrev Low ICl’seiClose Jan. 23.30 J 23.65.23.24 ; 23.58,23.12 4ch. l23.35j23.70:23.28j23.63,23.H5 May J23.59 ! 23.95;23.55l23.90;23.43 July |23.85|24.02 23.8224.02 23.55 Dec. _ - |23.35|23,74 | 23.34|23.73j23.23 Ne$ York Cotton : Prev _ ! OpenIHigh! Low ICl’sejCIose Jan. i22.95;23.36 22.9? 23.25j22.85 ■Ich. 23.34,23.75:23.3623.66 23.23 May .. |23.80i24.12|23.72j24.00j23.60 July-----{a3v9 3 -24 . -2fra3. 8 8;24 .4 Dec. - . ,22.90 23.26 22.87 23.20 22.76 Griffin Spot Cotton Good Middling_____ ____23.00 Strict Middling _____22.75 Middling_____________ _____22.50 m HE NOW. COUNT5THF JUST HOPES DAYS XlO TO LQNGtq 'GET TU! ■ BOUGHT SOMEHOW; i.l/ i. •» 1 y !■ JkST PAY S II 6£F0RSX*U XMOPPigC ical condition, suffering from bron chial infection. His physician ■aid his life would be in danger unfess the aged lead er could be given hospital treat ment soon. He rallied during the night and this morning was noticeably im proved. amendments were offered and those adopted represented only minor changes. Disposal of the agricultural bill opened the way in the house to the naval appropriation bill, which is slated for consideration early next week. The Celerity with which the first two appropriation bills have been disposed of has encouraged floor leaders in their hope of passing three supply bills before the Christmas holidays. REDUCTION OF RATES ON APPLE SHIPMENTS ASKED BY GRIFFIN Secretary Thomas, of the Cham ber of Commerce, appearing be fore the Georgia railroad commis sion yesterday, presontet Griffin’s petition to have freight classifi cation on apples changed from the second to the sixth class. If the petition is granted it will mean a material reduction on green apples shipped to this city in barrels, boxes and crates. As soon as a decision is reached by the commission, the Chamber of Commerce here Will ask for re duction on other like commodities, it is said, continuing its fight until the lowest possible rates are se cured. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THIS MORNING FOR WALTER* Brief funeral services for Wal ter Wayne Byrd, who died Thursday morning from poisoning, were held at the .,>f his p a rent *, Hr . a n d M fa . - -. - W -X. Byrd, 117 East College at 8 o’clock this morning, Dr. Leon M. Latimer and the John F. Yarbrough offeiating. His classmates attended in body. Immediately after the services the funeral party for Logansville, where burial made in the family plot. S. Pittman was in charge. DISTRICT CONFERENCE Of METHODIST PASTORS HELD HERE THURSDAY A district conference of pastors of the Griffin district was held at the First Methodist church in Griffin Thursday at Which assess ments for the various charges were fixed for the ensuing year and other routine business trans acted. The meeting was presided over by Dr, J. H. Eakes, presiding elder. INSURANCE ON COTTON IN BURNED W AREIpOU SE HERE TO BE PAID SOON Insurance on 225 bales of cot ton burned at the recent fire at the Griffin Oil Mill, entailing a loss of 128,000, has been adjusted and will be paid soon, S. C. Mitch ell said today. All persons holding receipts for cotton that was weighed from October 28 to November 28 and stored in the warehouse are re quested to present them to Mr. Mitchell after next Thursday. The full market price on the day the cotton was burned will be paid as per grade on the basis of 25 cents per pound. AT AUDITORIUM HERE TDHIGHT The Annual High School Carni val and Stunt Night will be' stag ed at the school auditorium to night beginning at 7:30 o’clock. The minstrel act, in charge of J. H. West, will be one of the features. The program is in charge of Miss Lucile Burnett, head of the domestic science department. Program Stunts, by class of High school. Violin solo, Miss Elizabeth Nor man. Spring, Emily Hallyburton. Summer Katherine Rogers. Autumn, Ethelyn Ison. Winter, Mary Alice Beck. Dance, Thelma Smith and Katherine Bridges. Chorus, High School Girls. Minstrel, 20 High School Boj’s. S1ATE CHECKS Griffln schools received today from the state treasurer a war ant for $1,700 as a part of its ap portionment of about $ll,oi)0 of state school funds. County schools, which get a quo ta of $20,000, received a warrant for $2,100. Approximately $800,000 was paid out by the treasury of the state of Georgia Thursday and im re than $300,000 more will be paid before Christmas. Every county and city in the state is getting some of this mon ey. HENRY COUNTY OFFICERS DESTROY MANY STILLS DURING PAST MONTH McDonough, Dec. 12.—County Policemen Lewis Hightower and Talmon Patillo, with the assis tance of the sheriff and other of ficers have captured and ed 20 distilleries, 120 and approximately 2,865 of beer and mash since the of He nry county aumrlar coast October 28. ~ ThiiTTs considered a good show ing for the county policemen the month of November, and first few days of December. American Gobs Get Better Chow / Than Their Doughboy Comrades Washington, Dec. 12. The Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of the Metho dist Episcopal church and the Anti-Saloon league have launched a campaign for better pay for prohibition enforcement agents “for their arduous and dangerous service.” This appeal was made on the ground that they are engaged in heroic work. Face Many Perils Telling of the duties of the pro hibition enforcement officer, the Methodist board says: “He must never turn his back on flying bijri iets; he must never use his wea pon except in the direst necessi- VOL. 53—No. 117 TAXES ARE DUE TO BE PI HERE BEFOII DEC. 20 m ■ 1 Books Will dote and Added-*—20 to 30 Per Cent Already Collected. ' Nothing is surer than death and taxes,” is an old saying, the truthfulness of which is striking ly shown in announcements of lo cal officials that both city and county taxes are now due and payable. Harry T. Johnson, Jr., deputy tax collector for Spalding count ty, called attention to the fact today that penalties will be im posed on tax payers who fail to make settlements before Decem ber 20 when the tax books will be closed and afterward interest at 7 per cent and cost will be charged, Between 20 to 30 Percent. Mr. Johnson estimates that be tween 20 and 30 per cent of the county’s taxes have already been collected, The small tax payers have been coming in pretty well, he says, which is good proof that conditions are better in Spalding county than in several years. All of the big taxpayers are expected to settle before the pen alty goes on. 44 We are trying to avoid a big rush here on the 20th and those who pay now will relieve the pressure just that much on the final day,” said Mr/Johnson. The county tax digest shows property valuations of $7,657,310. Taxes Higher. The tax rate on property inside the city has been changed to $22.- 20 on the thousand this year. Last year it was $18.50. The rate on property in the county has been changed from $23.50 to $27.20. Five dollars on the thousand collected on prop erty outside the city goes to the county schools. City Taxes. City taxes are due and payable in instalments on the 20th of Oc tober, December and February of each year. The city tax digest *hows tax able property of $5,793,617. The city tax rate is $1.85 on the hun dred, 41 1-4 cents on each dol lar collected goes to the city schools. Taxes collected in the city for the fiscal year ending December 2 amounted to $99,986.35, ATLANTA JAP ON TRIAL FOR MURDER OF BOY Atlanta, Dec. 12.—W. K. Abbey, proprietor of Nikko Inn, went on trial for his life this morning in Fulton superior court. He is ac cused of the murder of Dillard Moore, 16 year old Atlanta youth, on the night of October 26. A jury was selected Thursday with much difficulty. shows they are making an agres sive and active campaign against the illegal manufacture of liquor in the county. ty. He is gassed by Btnoke screens, in danger of Dying auto mobiles, menaced by trained dogs. He must work all day and be ready for evening service at some lawless cafe or dancing hail.” A Hard Life Small salaries, hardship* and insults make a hard life for the botleggers’ foe, it is asserted. The initial salary is $1,640 and the agent must advance his own expenses, which will be returned in time. The Methodist board argues that it is remarkable that so few of these men go wrong and take money from the people they are chasing. 1