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VOL. XXXIII. No. 286.
.THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 11, 1922.
25,000 CHRISTIAN WOMEN HAVE
BEEN DISTRIBUTE AMONG TURKS
SIXTEEN RAMOAOS HAVE
' SIGNED AGREEMENT TO
Reports Indicate That Scenes of Horror Unparalleled Even
' Among Turk Massacres Are Carried Out at Smyrna,—
Losses Will Be Largest in History of the Horrible Turk
Both In Money Loss and The Number of People Killed
Which Is Estimated at Two Thousand or More.
DRANK WHISKEY AND ATE
WATERMELON, NOW IN
THE HOSPITAL
(By Associated Press)
Augusta, Ga., Sept. 18.—Lauder*
Crew, of Lawton, Ga., who the
police say "tried to eat bit wuy
through a carload'of watermelons
after first consuming a quantity
of corn whiskey," Is today at. a
hospital reflecting upon the adage
that twhlakey and watermelon
will not mlL” He will recoter.
—__j
London. Sept 18.—Twenty-fits
thousand Christian women hate
been conveyed to the Interior and
distributed- among Turkish ‘ sol
diers says a dispatch to the Times
from a Smyrna newspaper.
2,000 LIVES LOST, 2500 BUILDINGS
DESTROYED IN SMYRNA FIRE
Constantinople, Sept. 16.—Upward
of two thouaand persons perished'in
the tire at Smyrna, 2500 buildings
were destroyed and all American prop-]
erty wiped out The catastrophe is
of much greater proportion, ecoordlng
to advices than the conflagration at
Salonlki. which caused a hundred mfl-j
ito. doiuw uw . BQm exploskin kills man
SMYRNA TRAGEDY 4ROWS I Aasedatad Press)
WITH EACH NEW REFORT Louisville, Ky„ Sept 16.-The
London, Sept 16.—Dispatches from Pl°*lon of a boiler It a ginnery neur
Constantinople and Athena, and other today caused the death of Alon-
Infbrmatlon centers, only tend to mas* 10 fireman, and serious In-
nify the tale of the tmgedy of Smyrna. Juries to James T. Thompson. Gamble
v A greater portfen of the city is hi was hurled one hundred feat .
ruins, laid waste by conflagration and - -
the flames hadWbed the water jtfMAHON HEADS KISH ARMY
front where the quays are crowded
with fear-crated ' Christian refugees (9/ Asaoclated Prasa)
?*r~*r* XTUT th. Dub,,B ' ' r#tand '
whofled to the city to aacape McMahon, has been appolnt-
M.nw of th. motUo hare thrown' ** ch,ef ° f iUff ° f th ® Pree 8Ut *
rlak being burned .lire or feeing wh0 1 ‘’ r ° ra ” ted “ com “*'* d,r 10
rlctorr. *» > t>; J ■ *■
IMIH
ilf BIT IN TEXAS
HEARING STARTED
Convention is Being Held To- ^£‘’^ s4n, j t *'JL ^ e ^ ar !
day to Put Out a Man For ft**"* Af^t
The United State. Senate Da «« h «2 y Prt :
sent Evidence at Meeting of
Judiciary Committee Today.
Against Mayfield Who De
feated Ferguson. .
(By Areocl.t.rt Praaal
Dallas, Sept. 16.—The contention
of the ante Ku Klux Klan Democrats
of Texas to select a candidate to rua
against Barla B. Mayfield, nominee
for United 8tates Senator, today at
tracted etate^ wide attention,
name has yet been formally mention
ed. Mayfield defeated James E. Ter
guson In the recent primary.
TROOPS AT WAYCROSS
ORDERED WITHDRAWN
Atlanta, Ga, Sot. It.—Oorer-
aor Budwlck tod,, ordered tbe
troop, withdrawn from ,trike duty
lo Wwrcroii, where elty and
_ . (Bv Associated Press)
Washington, D. C., Sept. 16.—The
declination of Representative Kellar,
Republican, to present evidence In
support of his Impeachment charge
again*) Attorney General Daugherty
as a result of the strike Injunction
brought adjournment of the House
Judiciary committee after an hour's
session at which It heard Kellar pre
sent a preliminary statement.
Southern Railway, However,
Falls to Agree to Terms Pro
posed by the Shop Crafts
Committee, and Negotiations
With That Road Halted.
(By Asaoclated Pcaaa)
Chicago, ill.. Sept. 16.-Slxteen rail
roads signed separate agreements with
the various labor union* today through
methods in vogue before the United
State* Railroad Labor Board was
ated arbiter of rail disputes. These
settlements do not repudiate the
Board, but rather are "In accord' with
the transportation act,” says Ben W.
Hooper, the Board chairman.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY REFUSES
TO COME INTO AGREEMENT
Washington, J>. C., 8ept. 16.—The
general chairmen of the Striking shop
men of the Southern railroad and of
ficials of tins' rotd failed today
reach an agreemant to settle the
strike on the basis of the Warfield-
WUlard-Jewell proposal, which was
adopted by the general policy
mittee of the crafts.
A statement was made by railroad
official* after a brief conference with
the chairman that th* Southern was
willing to settle on the baste of th*
Chicago agreement and presented this
to the chairmen for their signatures,
hut they declined to sign.
The break-up of the conference rep
resented the first failure In the nego
tiations of the strikers and railroads.
Southern officials expressed a willing-
nags td continue, but the chairmen
hesitate towards another peace mote.
SOUTHERN REFUSES TO LET
FRSSENT WORKERS GO
Washington, D. C.. Sept. 11—De
mand by the union leaders that all
men who were taken on during the
strike, be discharged immediately up
on the return of the strikers. Is under
stood to have broken op the confer-
today between the Southern rail-
officials and the general chair-
or the shop crafts unions, which
were designed to bring about a settle
ment on the basis of ths Jewell agree-
plan.
BRITAIN WANTS TO
BE UTILITY
OF BittlES
Y0UN0ST0WN PLANTS
WILL EMPLOY MORE MEN
(By Associated Proas)
Youngstown. O., Jept. 16. — More
•rs.wlll be given employment in 'ho
Independent steel plants of the Young*
town district next week. It wai
sconced today.
Arc You Goinfl To
PaintTUs Summer?
* Now Is The Time
We can furnish you anything
in the Paint Line you may need
' WE SELL
“Sherwin-Williams Paints”
The Prices Are Right
NEW YORK CENTRAL OFFlfclALS
IN CONFERENCE WITH UNIONS
New YoTk. Sept lf.-Offlclala *>t
the New York Central lines and the
six shop unions are in conference to
day seeking settlement of the strike
on the basis of ths plan proposed by
the policy committee of th* unions.
AGREEMENT REACHED
ON THE BURLINGTON
Chicago, IU., Sept. IS—A mutu
al agreement of rates embracing a
g new schedule of rates of pay and
working rules has been reached be
tween "direct representatives” and
officials of the Chicago, Burlington
and Qunicy Railroads, Hale Holden,
president announced last night Th*
so-called Willard plan of settlement
is thus disposed of, a statement by
Mr. Holden says:
The contract! with' representatives
of th* present mechanical craftsmen^
according to the statement, provides
graduated rate of pay for differing
■kill, and territory differentials. In
volving in tome Instance# Increases
tr the former scale.
‘Some important revision* in
rules and working conditions of in
terest and adding to the employes
and to the com paly were agreed to,**
the statement said.
"Employes in the mechaical de
partment now in service, authorised
their representative to negotiate
their rules and rates of pay with the
management," the statement con-
finued. "These representative!
were ^elected by elections held at
Feeling Out Other Nations on
Steps to be Taken to Pre
serve Interests of Balkans.—
Rumania and Jugo-Slavia in
Conference.
<Bj>Assocla(*d Praia I
London, Sept. 16.—The British gov
ernment addressing Rumania, * Jugo
slavia and Greece, has asked partici
pation in an effective defense of th<
neutral gone, it was learned officially
today. Great Britain also has Invited
her dominions to be represented
contingents in the defense of these
interests, for which they already hare
made enormous sacrifices, it was au
thoritatively stated today.
DARDANKLLEg~MUST BE FREE
GREAT BRITAIN CONTENDS
London. Sept. 16.—The British gov-
eminent has adopted ths attitude that
effective and permanent freedom of
the Dardanelles Is a vital necessity,
for the sake of which it is prepared
make exertions, it was authorita
tively stated this afternoon.
RUMANIA AND JUGO-SLAVIA
EXCHANGE VIEW* TOOAY
Belgrade, 8epL 16.—Rumania and
Jugo-Slavia have completed the ex
change of views regarding the atti
tude they'will adopt la ease tb* Bul
garians advance toward Salonlki.
cording to the newspaper Polftika.
HENRY FORD CLOSES
DOWN PLANT THROWING
100,000 INTO IDLENESS
Detroit Manufacturer Advis
es His Workers to Save their
Money and Live Economical
ly During Period of Indefin
ite Suspension.
(By Associated Praia)
Detroit, Mich., Sept. 16.—As
test against paying what he bei'eved
to be exorbitant prices for coal and
steel, Henry Ford today began the
proceas pf closing his huge industry.
The shutting down of this plant Sat
urday will render 100.090 idle for
Indefinite period.
The rail strike cut off fuel supplies
from the Ford mines In Kentucky and
transfer difficulties prevented
shipment of coal from other non-union
fields over the Ford railroad.
This led.to the charge by Ford that
te Federal fuel administration
not functioning properly and that the
interstate Commerce Commissioner
bad foiled to meet the rail and coal
crisis.
FLASHES OFF THE WIRES
(By Associated Press)
Florence, Ala., Sept 16.—Electrical
energy generated at the nitrate plant
Muscle Shoals, today is finding Its
way through the interlocking system
into Georgia and the ‘Carolina*,
cording to announcement by the Ala
bama Power Company, lessee.
BROWNS AND YANKEES IN
LAST SERIES OF SEASON
8L Louis. Mo., fept 16.—A three
game series, which It Is generally be-l
lleved will decide whether the world
series will be another New York
a struggle between the East and
West, as to begin here today, when
the Yankees meet the Browns In the
final contests of the season between
the two.
STRAW HAT RIOT IN NEW YORK
New Work, Sept. 16.—Street cleaners
were busy today as a result of the
straw hat riot extending from the
Battery to the Bronx. The appearance
of straws at any placa In tha city wai
a signal for hoodlums to begin work.
FORD PLANTS CLOSSO
FOR INDEFINITE PERIOD
Detroit. Mich.. Sept. 16.—Henry
Fqrd late yesterday took steps to doe*
his Detroit automobile plants, begin
ning lest night, thereby throwing up
wards of 100,000 worksrs In the De
troit-district out of employment for
an indefinite period. He asked official*
of the Detroit street railway
arrange it* schedules to care for the
night forces at hta various factories,
who will be dismissed at 11 oclock. It
was announced.
Announcement of the Intended clos
ing came from official* of the street
railway company. No official state-
ent from Mr. Ford or his executive*
was forthcoming today, it having been
stated at the Ford offices that the
manufacturer’s announcement several
weeks ago that he would close Sept.
16th. “would stand." unless be alter
ed bis plans.
The railway company, it
nounced, was requested to concern
at the Highland Park
and other Ford plants at 11 oclock
laHt night to carry the shifts finishing
work at that hour, aa well as those
reporting for work, to their homes.
The day shift* will be dismissed
the end of the working day today, th*
street railway company was informed.
Simultaneously. It was announced
number of smaller manufacturing co
cerna here that supply the Ford plant*
with parts and accessories, will close.
These companies employ upwards of
20,000 men. The Ford workers to
be thrown ont of employment total ap
proximately 70.000.
Mr. Ford announced several weeks
-ago that he would doe# his Detroit
plants on Sept. 16th because of the
coal situation. He denied a real coal
shortage existed and cbarjfnd certain
coal brokers were demandiifk an ex
orbitant price for fuel. He said that
rather than pay files* prices he would
close hia plants for an Indefinite pert-
BODY OF NORFOLK MAN FOUND
Newport New*. Sept 16.—A body
found In Hampton Rosda last night Is
now believed to be that of a Norfolk
man named Tunnell, and not Rdeard
Moon, of Richmond. Efforts will he
made today for positive Identification Ford Motor Company foremen
HAROLD HcCORMICK UVINO IN JEZtZjSl
RETIREMENT IN EWIT2ENLAN0
Lucerne. Swltxerland, Sept. 16.—Mr. M ^nomicajiy M possible during the
and Mrs. Harold F. McCormick and j #ugp#n #ion. Many workers said they
daughter MathUde, are living in, took this to mean the shut down might
strict retirement in a amall hotel on ^ protracted,
tb* lake border sear this city.
CHINESE SCHOOL CHILDREN
HAVE CALLED OFF STRIKE
Victoria. B. C.. Sept. 16.—The strike
by Chinese children who refused to
attend school separately from white
pupils, has subsided with a declare-
*tlon by the school board that thoo*
who adopt English may attend th#
regular Institutions.
yiLuru , KANSAS AUTO RACES WILL
points on ths aystem. Our mechaui- ' «r staged TOMOR
ODD FELLOWS MEET JN
DETROIT IN CONVENTION
(Bv Associated Prise!
Detroit, Mich., Sapt. 16—Canada and
every state in the union was repre
sented at the opening today of the
nual convention of thi grand lodge of
Odd Fellows. The sessions will
tlnue through next Friday.
twvMuonsa on Page Four)
until tomorrow, speedway officials
aounced today. Threatening weather
hare been postponed I is given as tha reason.
N. H. BALLAFIQ ELECTED mpOING WILL VETO
STATE SCHOOL SUPT.
Brunswick Man Wins Out
With a Total ot 226 Conven
tion Votes With Only Sev
en Counties Remaining Un
reported.
(By Associated Press)
Atlanta. Ga., Sept. 16.—N. R Bal
lard. of Brunswick, with a total of
226 convention votes has bees elect->d
state school superintendent over O. L.
Duggan, with 170 votes, according-to
unofficial returns from all but i
counties, compiled early to Jay.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 16.—While of
ficial returns from forty counties are
still not reported, N. H. Ballard has
apparently been nominated for state
school superintendent over M. L.
Duggan, although the margin la not
wide and returns from counties which
have not yet reported might reverse
th* result Return* complied from all
except forty counties, gave Mr. Ballard
1M county unit votes and Mr. Duggan
116. Two hundred and seven county
>tes are required for the nomination.
In the absence of complete returns
which have not yet been filed. It was
indicated Friday that Mr. WalMbr had
defeated Governor Hardwick
wide majority, Mr. Walker having'car
ried 112 counties with 300 unit votes
as against flrty-elgbt counties and 112
unit votes for Oovernor Hardwick.
Friday’s returns increased the ma
jority by which J. J. Brown defeated
his opponent*, A. O. Blalock and O. M.
Houser In the race for commissioner
of agriculture.
The compilation of almost complete
returns for places on the railroad com
mission. made tb* nomination of
James A. Perry and Walter McDonald
almost assured.
For state prison commissioner R. E.
Davidson won is complete victory over
his opponent, Dr. W. O. Bryant.
DIRIGIBLE CAPTAIN
DROPS BOUQUET
At Cincinnati in Yard Where
His Mother Was Standing
Watching Ship Sail By*
(By Associated Prass)
Advisers Close to
dent Say He Will Send Mo
use to Houee Tuesday.
Tariff Bill Up Again for At
tention.
wuflMTTWBS: l*.—
Th* President has definitely do- i
elded to veto th* boon* bill and
will send tha message to the House
Tuesday, according to egoae ad
visers.
HARDING HAS BONUS BILL
Washington. D. C.. Sept 16,—The
soldier bonus bill which has been in
Congress for three years was today
before President Harding. Th* Presi
dent's attitude toward it 1s still un
known to both friends and foes. A
decision on the measure is exoocted
early next week.
Injpe usual course, th* first action
of the executive would be to refer the
measure to the Treasury Department
for an opinion. Secretary Melhm’g at
titude is well known.
TARIFF BILL IN THE SENNATC
WashlgtoB, D. C.. Sept. 16.—Finally
approved by the House by a vote of
210 to 90, the administration tariff
bill again today became the unfinish
ed business of the Senate. Republican
leaders expect final action next week.
MINISTER AND WOMAN
FOUND DEAD UNDER TREE
(By Associated Press)
New Brunswick, N. J.. Sept. 16. —
The bodies of the Rev. Edward Hall.
Episcopal minister, and an unidenti
fied woman were found under a tree
on a farm near here today. A bullet
wound in the clergyman’s forehead
and three in the woman's head.'waa
found.
PRESIDENT WANTS
FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND
To Settle Claimi of Vera Cruz
Occupation Which Not Be
Legalized.
(By Asaoclatao Press!
Washington, D. C., Sept. 16.—An ap-
Clncnlnatl, o., Bept. 1» —When the proprlatlon by Confirms, ot I4S.518 re
•tiny dirigible C-l on It. Right from .Ik'd by tbo President y,«terd*y Ir
Virgin!, to CnUtornl. paired oyer . menage to tbo Home to nettle "M
bore yemerdey. Major H. A. Btnnia. «, „, c . „thout referenc. to
commander, dropped • bouquet to bln I tbo legal liabilities ot tbo l’nlte4
mother wbo re iModlng on tbo l*wn Bute., tbo claim, ot Spain, Prance.
jEnglond. Germany. Auitrla and Cnbft.
arising out of th* American force* at
... C.„ I. LIL,
Blil-UKE EHSCOnUiANS,*- F L iS? c llISSmf^Srenir
of her home.
(By Associated Proas)
-r- ——, 'By Associat'd Pvsao!
Portland. Or*., Sept. 16.—Further Atlantle City, N. J., Sept. 16 —Fao-
stepe for' the promotion of spiritual *d by a mass of business Important to
healing through the ministry of pray-J organised worker*, the executive Conn
er will come before the delegates to! ett of th* American ^adoration of Le
the general convention of the Protest-! bor today prepared tor a strenuous
Episcopal church before the close! session of the annual conference her#
text week. Arrangements her* | n hope of adjournment tonight Th*
been made for a mass meeting Mon-lonflnlahed business includes new net-
day at which the ministry of healing- lonal legislation and several i
will be discussed. . ' tional amendments.
Another New One
For The Women
Two-tone Russia Calf one-strap pump, Military
heel. Dark brown tip, strap and heel stay
These are the very newest- in walking shoes for
Fall—
Priced at $7.50
Smith-Harley Shoe Co.
We Are Now Showing
A complete line of new
fall woolens, including
fancy wool Eponge the
very latest material for
skirts.
We have a few pair of
those
French Kid Gloves