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YOL. XXXIII. No. 233.
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 26, 1621.
$9.00 PER ANNUM
ERNOR SMALL
Judge Smith Rules That the
Governor of Illinois Should
Be Permitted to Answer the
Summons Within a Reason
able Length of Time.
(By Associated Press*
Springfield. HI.. July 26.—Judge
Smith In an opinion on the question
of the arrest of Governor Smalt for
embezzlement today held that a war
rant should be served on the Gover
nor, but tbat the executive should be
permitted to make his appearance at
bis convenience within a reasonable
time. 1
The Court developed Its opinion os
follow*:
“That there is no such thing In
Illinois as the divine -right of kings;
that the king had no counter-part In
the state; that It Is beyond the scope
ot the Governor's power to call state
troops to shield him from arrest; that
Governor Small, despite his position
as Governor Is subject to arrest and
prosecution for his acts as State
Treasurer."
Notification of the Governor by
telephone was the method of proce
dure decided upon by Sheriff Walker.
“No attempt will be made to embar
rass Gov. Small,” he said.
JAPAN CLARIFIED
ON THE DISARMAMENT
PLAN OF DISCUSSION
Hughes Has Gone Far To
ward Making it Plain That
Japan Can Accept Discus
sion of General Policies and
Principles.
(By Associated Press) i
Toklo, Monday, July 25.—Official,'
circles tonight were disposed to fore-
GOVERNMENT TO ASK AH INVESTIGATION
Request of Red Cross and U. S. Health Service
Hardings Keqt
To Make St
Price of Cotton and Not Enough Food in South Creates
Sensation in Southern States Where Pellagra Has Not
Been Prevalent Lately.
strict Report of_Conditions, FoUowing_ Low
id Not
(By Associated Press)
Washington. D. C.. July 26.—Feder-
cast definite action by the Japauesejal agencies, ocnitg ut the President's
cabinet tomorrow, (Tuesday) In ac-j suggestion ure working at emergency
ceptunce of President Harding's sug- speed today to relieve conditions In a
gestlon for a. Far Eastern conference.
Apparently, talks between Ambassa
dor Shldebara and Secretary Hughes
at Washington, have gone far toward
clarifying the sltuaUon.
According to Japan’s understanding
America's Idea Is to make the basis
of the conference, a broad discussion
of policies and principles, rather than
specific topics.
ATTITUDE OF JAPAN
800N TO BE KNOWN
Washington, D. C., July 26. If the
expectations of official circles here
are realized the next day or two will
see Japan's attitude toward the scope
of the disarmament conference defl
large section of the Southern states'
cotton belt, which Is reported by the
Public Health Service to threaten a
near state of famine, coupled with a
widespread epidemic of pellagra.
Alarmed by reports of conditions,
which are attributed to the economic
plight of cotton growers, resulting
from depression in the cotton market,
the President yesterday called upon
the Public Health Service and Amer
lean Red Cross to ascertain the actual
conditions and lost no time In apply
ing an effective remedy.
Abercrombie, Secretary of the State
Board of Health in discussing today,
reports from Washington that the
pellagra situation In the cotton belt Is
alarming.
ALABAMA REPORTS BIG
* DECREASE IN PELLAGRA
Montgomery. Ala.. July 26.—A
port of the State Board of Health, of
Alabama, shows that there was a de
crease last year In the number of cas
es of pellagru In that state, and that
there were fewer deaths than In the
preceding year.
FEW CASES OF PELLAGRA
REPORTED IN LOUISIANA
New Orleans, La., July 26.—“There
is no epidemic ot pellagra in Louisi
ana," said Dr. Oscar Dowling, Presi
dent of the State Board of Health to-
J. L PHILLIPS HEADS
REPUBLICAN PARTY
ELECTED IN ATLANTA
Meeting of the Clan From
Georgia Selected a Former
Thomasville Resident as its
Chairman to Reorganize the
State Machinery.
INSURANCE COMPANIES
BOUGHT BONDS FOR
TUBERCULOSIS HOME
Mississippi Officer Unable to
Sell Million Dollars Per
suaded Insurance People that
It Would Save Them Mon
ey.—Sold Instanter.
GREEKS CLAIM THE
COMPLETE DEFEAT
TURK NATIONALISTS
WILL ORDER SHERIFF TO
SERVE CAPIASES ON 3GOVERNOR
Springfield, Ill., July 26.—Unless
counsel for Governor Small makes
some more today, Judge B. S. Smith,
it was believed last night, will order
Sheriff Mester to serve capiases on
the Governor, ordering him Into court
to face. charges of embezzlement of
state funds while he was treasurer of
Illinois.
Judge Smith Indicated last night
that he has decided on his action to
day unless something unforeseen de
velops.
Gov. Small yesterday remained un-
' moved In his determination to resist
arrest, standing on his claim of Im
munity.
On the streets, in lobbies, every
place where groups gathered to dis
cuss the most sensational political up
heaval of the state's history, the one
question on all lips last night was:
"What will happen tomorrow?"
Gov. Small's counsel pointed out
last week that it Is within his power
to call soldiers .to protect him. It Is
on the advice of that same counsel
that the Governor changed his mind
about standing trial, declaring that he
would stand firm od the duties which
his lawyers said he owed to the state
as Its chief executive and resist ar
rest.
GEORGIA REPORTS NO
INCREASE IN PELLAGRA
... . Atlanta. Go., July 26.—There are'day. "On the contrary there are few
nltely defined^ and ^the jray^ cleared^ indications of an increase In the; pr cases than o year ago.”
number of pellagra cases In Georgia | He expressed the belief that con
jthls year over the corresponding pe- ditlons are normal In all sections of
rlod a year ago, according to Dr. T. F. the state.
for the more formal diplomatic
changes that are to actually bring
the conference Into being.
Although the conclusions of the
Japanese advisory council have
been officially communicated to the
State Department, the belief here Is
that a comprehensive communication
od the subject at Issue will be receiv
ed from Toklo shortly In response to
tho latest American representations
sent through the American embassy
there. Department officials still are
confident that the reply will give con
sent to the broad discussion of the
Far Kastcrn problems proposed by
this government an a part of the dis
armament negotiations.
It Is understood, however, that ones
the unreserved participation of Japan
and the other Invited powers In.the
conference In assured, the American
government would have no objection
to an interchange of views as to
what questions should be considered
properly within the scope ot the ne
gotiations. For tho present the point
emphasized in the American attitude
is that this exchange could better
take place after formal invitation
have ben extended and accepted even
though it preceded the actual as
sembling of the delegates.
assistant attorney
GENERAL RESIGNS
« (By Associated kresv)
Washington. D. C., July 26.—
Mrs. Annette Abbot Adams, Ihe
first woman to be osalatant attor
ney general of the United States,
will sever her connection with the
government and return to private
practice in San Francisco, August
first, it was said today.
Attorney General Daugherty
will-appoint a woman to succeed
her, hut has not made the selec
tion.
GERMANS TO ESTABLISH
STEAMERS TO MEXICO
(By Assoclateil Preen)
Washington. D. C., July 26.—Ger
man steamship Interests are prepar
ing to re-enter services between the
Pacific coast of Mexico and Central
and South American ports. In which
they were an important factor before
the wur, uncording to a consular dis
patch to the Commerce Department
toduy from Sallna Cruz, Mexico.
An agent for a German line, the
dispatch'said, la now In Sallna Cruz,
Investigating the practicability of re
opening service between Mexican
ports and the Panama Canal.
BRITISHERS SAY
PROHIBITION IS NOT
PROBABILITY IN ISLES
of the British parliament started to
day a first-hand Investigation to as
certain how prohibition Is working in
the United States. Charles*Sitch and
John G. Davison, members, said they
would report their findings to the
Labor party of which they are mem
bers.
PRESDENT URGED
LEGISLATION TO
HANDLE ALL CROPS
Central Republican committee to di
rect Republican affairs in the state,
dth official recognition of the admin
istration. was elected here today at
meeting* of Georgia Republicans
called by the National Committee.
Those elected are: J. L. Phillips, of
Thom&srille, chairman; Charles
Adamson. Cedartown. Treasurer; Wal
ter Johnson, Columbus, Vice Chair
man.
Mrs. W. J. Tllson, of Atlanta, was
named second Vice Chairman and
Mrs. D. C. Cole, of Marietta, assistant
secretary. - |
An apparent attempt to inject thei
ruce question Into the program was!
checked by Clarence Miller, Secretary
of the National Republican commit
tee, who was presiding. “This Is
Republican gathering.” said Miller.
"The race question is not under dts-|
cussion here.”
It was rumored before the meeting
that the resignation of Henry Lincoln
Johnson, as national committeeman,
would be presented, but this didn't de
velop.
iBy Associated I*iess>
New York. July 26—Wall Street is
telling a story today, of the shrewd
salesmanship of Frank Robertson, At
torney General of Mississippi, in dis
posing of a million dollars of Stole
bonds.
The issue was for a tuberculosis
sanitarium, and was offered at par
with five and a half per cent interest.
Rankers were not interested because
they considered the terms too low.
Robertson w.?nt to life insurance
companies and argued that it would
be good business for them to invest as
tho bonds would help prolong the lives
of policy-holders. The appeal vfas ef
fective.
Seventy-five Per Cent of the
Forces in Asia Minor Said to
Be Either Captured or Killed
And Wounded in Late Re
ports from Greece.
(By Associated Press)
A t be ns Greece, Joly 26.—A Greek
official announcement late yeitanUy
said the Turkish losses In killed,
wounded, prisoners and missing would
amount to 75 per cent of their flffht-
iog strength Is Asia Minor.
The statement claims the Greeks
hare driven such a wedge Into the
Turkish Natlonalizt lines that the
Kemallsts at Angorn, The capital, have
hewn cut off from those at Konieb, ISP
mile, to the South.
REPUBLICANS HOLDING
MEETING IN ATLANTA
Atlanta. Ga., July 26.—Republican
lenders from throughout the State
will meet here today for conferences
with Clarence B. Miller. Secretary of
the Republican National committee.
President sent a message to Congress nn( | national leaders of the par-
today asking legislation authorizing
the War Finance Corporation to ban
die the funding of railroad Indebted
ness and increase the credit or financ
ing of agricultural exports.
That there ale "moral" obligations
Both took occasion to deny the pre ml the government to , ld re .
diction .of American reformers thati
England would be dry within ten
years, asserting that there was Tittle
dry sentiment, at least in the Labor
party. They will spend two weeks In
New York and then visit other cities.
TAX LEGISLATION
BEFORE COMMITTEE
(By AmwcIhIci! I’reHe)
Washington. D. C., July 26.—An
agroement among members of the
House ways and means committee
that In revision of the revenue laws
no provision would be made for a
spects was stated by the President,
who commended co-operation as an
agency of great value in restoring
economic conditions.
Prompt action was requested but the
President did not ask that both fea
tures be contained in one bill.
Republican leaders therefore adopt
ed a plan for dealiug with the railroad
und agricultural questions in separate
measures.
RAILROAD DEBT FUNDING
BILL IS INTRODUCED TODAY
Washington, D. C., July 26.—After
elimination ot' the provisions uuthoriz-
sales tax, was announced today Idling the War Finance Corporation to
Chairman Fordney at the opening ofj la |j e charge of the railroad debt fund-
the public hearings. ing b jj| drafted by Secretary Hoover
McKendrte, tax represents | of the Departrnent of Commerce, and
tive of the American Farm Bureau
Director Meyer of the War Finance
Just A Reminder
BEFORE YOU START ON THAT VACATION TRIP
A moments meditation before you start may save
you a world of worry Don’t go away without the
necessary equipment which will largely determine
the pleasures and comforts of your vacation period.
Check the following list and bring it to our
store. The various items in our stock will probab
ly suggest other needs: 1
STATIONERY, FOUNTAIN PENS, LOTIONS, FACE CREAMS
SOAPS, TOILET ARTICLES, SHAVING SUPPLIES,
BATHING CAPS, THEMOS BOTTLES, SMOK
ING SUPPLIES, ETC.
^tart right and enjoy every minute of your vacation
Mash Milton Drug Co.
PHONES 105 & 106.
a. - - wfc, - . . _. .
Federation, appeared before the com-| Corpomllon broaden the Corpora .
nilttee. prepared to oppose this form| t|on . s poweril ppovlde cri , dlu
of tax. He was udvlsed to proceed |
with arguments on other phases of
tho general tax question In view of
Ihe committee's attitude.
Washington. D. C., July
■ louse ways and means committee
took up the burden of building a new
tux law today with numerous witness
es on hand for the opening session of
the bearings.
While Chairman Fordney expressed
belief that the hill would be ready for
the House within three weeks, but
other House leaders said they believ
ed it could not be put In shape so
quickly.
WAREHOUSE BURNED IN VA.
exports, was Introduced today iu the
Senate.
26.—The SUPREME COUNCIL TO
MEET MJQUST FOURTH
(By Associate.] Press)
London, July 26.—The Allied Su
preme Council will meet in Paris,
August fourth, according to an official
announcement this morning. It is an
derstood the session will be brief,
dealing with the Silesian question.
HARDINGS TO IFIRE ON MAURETANIA
TAKE VACATION! WAS
ty. to take steps toward eliminating,
friction nnd strengthening the organi
zation In the state. Reorganization of
the party machinery Is expected by
many.
RISK PEACE MAY
RECALL PARLIAMENT
Body to be Prorogued Shortly
Predicts Chamberlain,, Who
Says it May Meet Again to
Consider Irish Settlement.—
Irish Prisoners to be Freed.
(By Associated Prem)
London. July 26.—Austen Chamber-
luin. government leader, said In the
House of Commons today that he
hoped that Parliament would he proro
gued on August 26th, but foreshadow
'd the possibility or Its being sum
moned again In November or Decem
ber to pass legislation necessary to
give effect to the Irish settlement.
Belfast, Ireland. July 26.—Tile Bel
fast Telegraph's Dublin correspondent
ays today that he understands that
Irtually all members of tho. Dali
Eireann. or Irish Republican 'parlia
ment. who are now In Jail, will be
released at an early date, to give
them opportunity to meet and discuss
the British government's proposals
for settlement of the Irish question.
Several Days Will be Spent
With Secretary Weeks Aft
ter Pilgrim Celebration.
Cllv AsiMX'iAteil Press)
Washington. D. C., July 26.—A vaca
tion of several days in the White
Mountains of New Hampshire,
plunned by the President and Mrs.
Harding to follow their attendance
next Monday at the Pilgrim Tercen
tenary celebration at Plymouth, Mass
and during the outing they will he
guests of Secretary Weeks at his
country place near Lancaster. X. H.
SEARCH FOR CHICAGO
BANKER STILL AGGRESSIVE
(By AMSoelated Presto
Chicago. 111., July 26.—The search
for Warren Spurgln, missing Presi
dent of the Michigan Avenue Trust
Company, continued today with the
authorities devoting more attention to
the theory that he may be headed for
the Mexican border rather than the
Canadian line as first thought.
His wife and daughter, who were
traced to Detroit, have not been lo
cated.
James Kelly, director of the bank
which took the affairs of the Trust
company before Assistant State’s at-;
torney Hodges, estimated the loss at
$700,000.
mii hiiwmi
Big Liner Partially Destroyed
At Southampton and Pas
sengers Transferred.
(By AMocla(e*1 Press)
Southampton. July 26—A fire which
broke out yeiterdsy on the steamer
Mauretania, while at the dock here,
was extfngulabed at fonr oclock Iht*
morning. Deck* C. D. and E. wera
completely destroyed amidships. Pas
sengers were were scheduled to sail
Saturday will be accomodated on oth
er vessels.
SPANISH NEWS FROM
MOROCCO CHEERING
(By AHMi-m'el Pres-*)
Madrid. July 26.—Official messages
filtering through from Morocco last
night, assume a less alarming tone In
telling of the recent fighting between
Spanish troops and Moorish tribes
men In the Mellila area. Spanish re
inforcements have left Mellila for SI-
didrls, where a fierce battle is said to
be progresslvlng favorably for the
Spaniards.
TENN. BANK ROBBED
BALLOON LANDS IN CORN FIELD
(By Associate! Press)
Mobile. Ala., July 26.—Due to un
favorable weather conditions and the
fact that the wind was taking them to
ward the Gulf, Lieutenant Command
er R. F. Wood and Lieut. Schnlder.
alighted iu a cornfield on the out
skirts of this city in a gas balloon
n >s«oe Valley Bank at I’ulnt Hock, j shortly before daylight this morning.
Jackson county, was robbed at mid- The officers were uninjured.
night, lust night, the burglars escup-
Ing In a buggy. Officers ot the bank L,., , c u/icp ANIL SFI F
announced today that several tip”'- K,LLS wlrc Al u
sand dollars are missing.
CLAXTON MADE PROTECTOR
UNIVERSJTY OF ALABAMA
(By AuMX'lated Preits)
Tuscaloosa. Ala., July 26.—Dr. P. P.
Claxton. United Staten Commissioner
of (education, will become protector of
the University of Alabama, it was
announced today.
IN BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
(By Associated Press)
Birmingham. Ala.. July 26. M.
c. Stubbs, an Easley merchant,
shot and killed his wife today,
and then killed himself. He left
three not-a addressed "to the
public." in which he said that
domestic Infelicity prompted his
actions.
FOUR FOUND GUILTY OF
MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE
j (By Associated Press)
! Clinton. Tenn., July 26.-A verdict
of "guilty of murder in the first de-
UNITED STATES STEEL
DECLARES DIVIDEND gree with the death penalty, was re-
(Bv Associate-! Pres,) j turned by the jury this morning In the
(By A**ocla(ed Press) New York, July 26.—The United'case of Otto Stevens, Charles Pctre.
Petersburg, Va„ July 26.—Fire gut-' Btates steel Corporation today dcclar-|.lohn McClure anil Tom Christmas,
ted the cotton and peanut warehouse ; ed lts U8ual quarterly dividend of one charged with the murder of George
of Martin and Sons here today, caus* three quarter per cent on prefer-j Lewis and attempted slaying of Ar-
Ing an estimated loss of over i>no,red stock and one and one-quarter onithur Crumley. The prisoners accept-
hundred thousand dollars. 'common. led the verdict calmly.
Tuesday And Wednesday
WILL BE DOLLAR DAYS AT THIS STORE.
ONE THOUSAND PAIRS OF WOMEN’S FINE LOW SHOES WILL
BE SOLD TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT $1.00 PER PAIR. ALT-
GOOD SHOES, IN FACT, THIS THOUSAND PAIRS ARE SE
LECTED FROM THE BEST SHOES WE CARRY AND ARE NOT
BADLY OFF AS REGARDS STYLE.
MEN’S AND BOYS’ SHOES ALSO REDUCED FOR THESE TWO
DAYS. IN FACT ALL SHOES PREVIOUSLY ON SAI.E WILL BE
REDUCED FOR THE LAST TIME.
Remember the Days: Tuesday and Wednesday. Store opens at Nine O’clock
Tuesday Morning.
Smith-Harley Shoe Co.
Important Notice
The firm of LOUIS STEYERMAN, after
August 1st, will be known as LOUIS STEY
ERMAN & SONS.
As There Will be a Change
in This Business
I will offer a 5 per cent Discount, to all parties
indebted to Louis Steyerman, who will settle
their account before August 1st.
This is an opportunity to make extra money
by paying your account now.
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