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WEATHER FORECAST PAIR TONIGHT ANO SUNDAY. COOLER. 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