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WEATHER FORECAST CLOUDY AND UNSETTLED WITH PROBABLY SHOWERS TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. LITTLE CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE. VOL. XXXIII. No. 298. , THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 28, 1922. $8jOO FIR ANNUM JERSEY GRID CRIlf IIP WON BY DAUEHTEB OF NEEL BROS.. BOIL Thomasville Again Represented in One of the Biggest Dairy Winnings of the Year at the Minneapolis Show This Season.—Heifer Judged Best Animal of Any Kind In'the Entire Show Which Takes in the Entire Coun try and Competes With Island of Jersey Shows. Thomaaville Jerseys are again tri umphant, this time in the largest and most famous dairy cattle show of the year. The 1922 National Dairy Show, held the first weelt In October, at Minneapolis, produced many superb specimens of the Jersey breed, many that would show class in the Island Competition. They came from all over the United States, representing every one of the best herds In the country. The outstanding animal of the great show was Jasmine's Pretty Fanny, 505678, in the Junior Heifer class, who stood first and was made grand cham pion female of the entire show. This heifer was sired by Jasmine's Fairy Boy, 151052, an animal that is the property of Neel Brothers, and ular member of their great Jersey herd, which now numbers thirty- daughters of the wonderful bull, all of whom are destined to make history for Georgia Jerseys. This is not the first showing made in the highest ratings by Thomasville Jerseys but It adds much to the worth and the standing of this famous bull, the sire of the grand champion animal. Neel Brothers are naturally elated at the splendid showing made by this heifer and feel that in hir sisters they have very valuable Jersey proper ty. CHORUS GIRL TO GIVE TESTIMONY IN FAMOUS HAMMER MURDER CASE Only Known Eye-witness to Horrible Murder Expected To Give Voluminous Test! many to Court in Trial of Mrs. Clara Phillips. (By Associated Press) Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 26.—Peggy Cafee, a former chorus girl friend of the defendant, is expected to testify tor the state today at the trial of Mrs. Clara Phillips, charged with the der of Mrs. Tremalna Meadows. Mrs. Cafee is the only known eye-witness to the slaying and she Is expected give voluminous testimony. BRITISH TO BUILD TWO BATTLESHIPS London, Oct. 26.—It Is announced on high authority that the Admiralty has Issued tender* for the construc tion of two 35,000-ton battleships in accordance with - the Washington naval agreement. RED ARMY TROOPS CONTROL VLADIVOSTOK (By Associated Press) Toklo, Oct. 26.—Red army troops, representing the Far Eastern Repub lic of Siberia, are In possession of Vladivostok today. The Japanese yesterday turned over the arms stores to the Reds. CANTON, ILL. BANK ROBBER (By Associated Press) Canton. Ill., Oct. 26.—Six fcnndits today demolished the vault of the new Canton State Bank, and escaped with 13,600 In cash and a tew Liber ty bonds. HARDING COMMENDS HIGHWAY PROGRESS AS NECESSARY MOVEMENT Declares This is One of the Most Difficult Problems Be fore the Nations of the World Today, and Com mends Present Efforts. (Dr ... 1 IV,..) Washington, D. C., Oct. 26.—In a message of greeting to the second na tional conference on education for highway constructions, here today, President Harding declared the prob lem of transportation was one of the difficult faced by the nations of the world. The message was addressed to Dr. Waller John, executive secretary of the conference, and said that the whole program of transportation must be regarded as a single problem for Id consideration. , MACON FOLKS WANT SCHEDULES RENEWED Macon.^OaV Oct* 26.—Delegates om practically every station from Macon to Yatesville on the Macon and Birmingham railway, arrived hei o attend the Macon Chamber of Commerce session at which a plan ill be sought to restore passenger service on the road. MRS. GIBSON TELLS ALL SHE KNOWS OF MURDER OF JERSEY MINISTER Says She Saw a Man and Woman Who She Has Since Recognized and Seen After Hearing the Shots on Night of Killing. (By Associated Press) New Brunswick, N. J. Oct. 26—Mrs. Jane Gibson who claims to have wit nessed the murder of the Rev. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills, told newspapermen today that she had identified the man whom she says shot the reotor and the identity of the woman whom she asserts present. Mrs. Gibson said that on the night of the killing, she followed and woman in the corn field. She heard loud talking, followed by shot near the crab-apple tree, i then screams. She returned he then, frightened. She fixes the time of the killing at 9:30 o’clock. Mr. and Norman Tingle, living of the crime, confirm the time of the killing. Mrs. Tingle said she heard pistol reports In the direction of the Phillips farm where the bod- s were found. Mrs. Gibson said she recently recog nized the man whose name ed by a woman companion while vis iting the District Attorney’s office. She said she knew the worn the murder scene and had since the killing. SOVIET HELP IN HUNT FOR MISSING AMERICAN (By Associated Press) Simbirsk, Russia, Oct. 26.—Soviet soldiers have joined in the search for Philip J. Shield, of Richmond, Va., American relief worker who hai been missing for ten days. The entire dis trict has been covered by searchers are stirring the populace and using movie screen announcements. JustReceived 100 lbs SMOOTH JORDAN ALMONDS We ate now selling them for Forty Cents the Pound Get yours before they are all gone for they wont last long at this price. Remember Only 40c the Pound MASHMILT0N DRUG CO. ”A Good Place to Trade.” Phones 105 and UK SHIPPING CLAIMS NO ASSISTANCE FROM U. S. ' York, Oct. 26.—There may have been co-operation by American foreign shipping, hut “we certainly )t among the beneficiaries," Commissioner Edward C. Plumnu i Shipping Board declared today address before the convention of the American Manufacturers Export Association. He urged the passage of the ship ping bill in congress. He declared that foreign interests had prevented the growth of the American merchant by following the Napoleonic 'divide and conquer.” American ■ompetition will ensure low rate declared. SENATOR CURTIS ILL (By Assoclat Washington, D. C., Oct. 26.—Sena tor Curtis, of Kansas, assistant Re publican floor leader In the Senate, is ill from digestive disorders. Physl- report that his improvement will make an operation unlikely. TEXAS SENATORIAL Whether the Name of May- field Will Be Put on the Of ficial Ballot is a Matter Un der Consideration by Jury In That State. (By Associated >raaa> Corsicana, Tex., Oct. 26.—A Jury is onsldering testimony in the suit to keep the name of Earle B. Mayfield, off the ballot as the Democratic Sen atorial candidate, and the body had reached an agreement to the fore- I0NACE PADEREWSKI POLISH CANDIDATE Warsaw, Oct. 26.—Former pTemle Paderewski, Is among the Candidate mentioned In opposition to the re-elei tlon of Marshal Joseph Pilsudaki, Polish president. Indications Pilsudaki will be re-elected. that BRITISH PARLIAMENT DISSOLVER AMI MEET! CALLED Proclamation Signed by the King of England. — Bonar Law Issues Manifesto Out lining Proposed Plans of Ac tivity by Government. London, Oct. 26.—The King signed proclamation dissolving parliament today at the Privy Council. The proclamation fixes November 20th, as the date for the new parlia- ent to assemble. The King also signed a proclama- on summoning the Scottish Perse ' meet at Holyrood palace on Novom- her 16th, and elect the Scotland Pe r se parliament. LAW OPENS CAMPAIGN scow, Eng., Oct. 26.—Premier Bonar Law arrived today to open his campaign for the general election. A resolution unanimously adopted In dorses Law for parliament from the Olascow central division. Law told the West Scotland Union- t Association that “my strong (belief that the nation needs above every thing else, rest and tranquility, and my policy will toe negative iu this sense.” WOULD ENFORCE THE ANGLO-IRISH TREATY London, Oct 28.—Andrew Bonar Law, as leader of the Unionist party i manifesto today, declared that of the tasks of the party if return ed to power will be to make good the Anglo-Irish treaty in letter and 'n ipirlt and co-operation. The manifesto read In pa “In all foreign relations we Intend pursue an even course of fulfilling ir obligations, and it will b earnest aim to give the League >ur wholehearted and practical support. We desire to promote quite and orderly rtWTopment of In dia under the constitution conferred upon her and at home the chief pre occupation of the state will of trade and employment.” PRINCE ANDREW IS UNDER ARREST IN ATHENS IT IS STATED (By Associated Prsss) Athens, Greece, Oct. 26.—It is re ported that Prince Andrew, brother former King Constantine, was ar- ted yesterday In Corfu on the harge that he contributed to the downfall of the Greek army In Asia Minor. He will be Interned here. FRANCE AND ITALY . TO INVITE U. S. TO LAUSANNE MEETING Will be Asked to Participate Officially in Matters Con cerning the Near East at the Meeting Scheduled for Nov ember in Switzerland. (By 1 GOVERNOR HARDING TO VISIT CUBA Federal Reserve Head Will Make Effort to Assist Cu ban Banking Officials. Washington, D. C., Oct. 26.—For-1 Governor Harding of the Federal •rve Board will leave next week for Cuba to study the financial situ ation with a view to assisting in the Installation of a (banking system as Federal Reserve. COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR R. R .SECURITIES OPPOSED (By AasooTntab Vress) Washington, D. C.. Oct. 26.—Em phatic objection to the proposals for the competitive bidding plan for the Hie of new railroad securities was ntered today by the Association of Railway executives when the Inter- Paris, Oct. 26.—France, Italy and England, have gareed to invite the United States toofllclaliy participate the Near East peace meeting at Lausanne, Switzerland, on November 13th. WANT8 UNCLE 8AM TO LOOK ON AT LAU8ANNE Paris, Oct. 26 American repre sentation at the Lausanne conference insisted upon by Lord Curzon, the British foreign secretary, in the course of an interview yesterday with Count de Saint Auliare, the French ambassador at London. He pointed an American observer present at San Remo when the Sevres treaty was drafted and it would be helpful if the United States represented at the forthcoming ference, particularly when the sub. ject of the straits was discussed. It desirable that the United States send not merely an observer, it a real plenipotentiary. The French government will reply to Lord Curzon’s proposals at an early date. It is expected Premier Poln- president of the last Near East conference, will send out the invitations. Those for Great Britain Italy Japan, United States, Jugo slavia, Roumania and Greece will be forwarded through the respective ambassadors, that to Turkey through the invitation to Russia will be sent direct to the Moscow government, which, In turn will transmit It to Georgia and Ukraine. Count Sforza, the Italian ambassa dor to France called on M. Poincare last night and explained the Italian view. The Italian government he said, did not make the choice of Italian city for the convention would be better to know where the Turks would wish to go before the invitations were issued, as it as likely they ould object to Lausanne. Under the circumstances Florence might well be chosen. It appears probably that a compro mise will reached regarding the Ital ian proposal to allow Russia both to attend the discussion of the stratta and sign the treaty, which would re move in advance two sources of dis pute—d Jay either with the Turks or the Russians. ONE POWER KITS Error in Aiming by the Gun ners May Have Been Re sponsible for the Demolition Of the Home, Which Was Hit Four Times. (Br Associated Prats) Chicago, ill., oct. 26.—Four hits on the home of Frances C. Farwell, with- inch and a half of each other, by four steel shells with duds falling on nearby estate in the North Shore section, were the subject of a probe toy Fort Sheridan officers today. Troops handling the one pounders are believed to have made an error in aiming the weapon. LLOYD GEORGE THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET TO THE CONSERVATIVES CLEMD INDEED Ft WIFE MOB Admits Being Near Scene Where Body Was Found in Shallow Grave and Says He Was Accused of Going with Other Women. (By Associated Trent Cleveland, O., Oct. 26.—Henery J. Burns was today booked on a murder charge in connection with the death of his third •'wife whose body was found almost nude, and mutilated. In thallow grave tn a marsh near Plainsville yesterday. The charge was filed against Burns ter an all night grilling by detectives after an all night grilling by detectlv* . Burns admits he was In the woods tar the scene of the killing Just he re the body was . found, but denies ly connections. He declares that cuts on the back his hands, as though torn by a wo* an's finger nails, were received In a 11 from a tree. He admits his wife cused him of paying attention to other women. OF BEING BANDIT Is Thought to Have Held up And Robbed Auto Traveler Near Jacksonville Yesterday —Was Arrested With Man Near Femandina. Jacksonv'lle. , *n 1 '!*OcF'“. A wo- tan who is suspected of being the ban dit who Tuesday night robbed Harry , a local business man on a high- near the city of eight dollars, bound him, and then took his auto as arrested near Femandina today. Travelers reported that they saw a an and woman asleep near the roadside. When arrested, the couple their names as Wilton, refusing swer the sheriff's questions. Commerce Commission sc opinion of the executives where it hould alter the present m»tho«l of controlling the marketing of bond is- LAST CHANCE! To buy some of those good pure thread silk hose that we have been selling at 95c. We have about 75 pairs left and will continue to sell them thru tomorrow. In the colors which are left white and brown prevail, very few blacks. If you need any better come and get them. Smith-Harley Shoe Co. London, Oct. 26. Former Prime Minister Lloyd George started off his campaign is London yesterday with fighting speech to an enthusiastic meeting of the coalition Liberal members of parliament, throwing down the gauntlet to the conservative whose attack upon the late govern, ment he declared, left no alternative it to “spread the The little Welchman stood by his Manchester speech of October 14, iteratin his intention to support any party or government pursuing policy of peace, economy and steady progress, neither revolutionary reactionary. confronted,” • said Mr. Lloyd George, with a very important decision affecting not merely the fu- of those here and those who sup. port them in the country, but cision which affects the interest' of the country itself. That la important matter for us all. 'One chapter in the history of the politics of this eountry is for the moment closed. A new on*-fa-open ed. What is printed on that page will depend largely on the attitude we adopt.” He counselled calmness and courage, and asserted the interests of the country must come first [ have seen parties destroyed by lonal resentments,” continued the former premier. “I have seen parties rendered impotent by perso nal resentments. I have seen their judgement deflected, and for that I tloning. He declared he reason they are not making the con-' chestnutting all day. police tribution they ought to the well be-' ing of the people for whose prosperi- e are deeply concerned. We will make that mistake, whatever happens. We will consider the land to which we are deeply attached first. Its interests must be deepest in our hearts, its interests must be highest <rn, Great Britain, first; any party, even our own second and WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN NEWLY DUG GRAVE Cleveland, Ohio. Oct. 26—The body of Mrs. Henry J. Burns. 35, of this city, partially clothed, was unearthed from a newly dug grave, covered with dead leaves, in a lonely woods five and one-half miles northwest of Painesviile, late yesterday. Discovery of the grave was made by two Cleveland dentists. Dr. D. C. Connell and Dr. W. R. Beattie, who were chestnutting In the woods, when they came across a hat with spotches of blood on 1L They notified deputy sheriffs at Painesviile, who dug up the body. Identification was made by Mrs. Burns’ husband here after he had seen necklace, wrist watch and keys found on the body of the murdered woman. “Why they belong to my wife,” he told officers. He was then told of the murder. Shortly after the two dentists had discovered the bloody clothing they man with a basket hurrying through the woods. They called to him, police said, bnt he refused to stop. The two men. however, ran to the road past the woods and saw the license number of the machine in which he drove away. Detectives hero were at once given this and tracing It the city took the driver to police headquarters for ques* i last. Now, that is our policy. We have stood for national unity, that is unity of all men, all creeds, parties and sections for the purpose, first, (Continued on Page 8) of It. Examination of the body showed that Mrs. Barns had been shot through the left eye. The back of her head was crushed, while her face was mar* red by long scars and scratches. No other wounds were on the body. Her wrist watch had stopped at three min utes past twelve and deputy sheriffs believe that was the time when the murder was committed. They are of the opinion that the murderer left the victim in the weeds Tuesday night and completed the burial yesterday morning. “BEING DIFFERENT” Men who wish their personal appearance to be dif ferent realize the true satisfaction of wearing Hart Schaffner & Marx, Kirsch- baum or Fitform Clothes We are showing the newest styles and Models for Fall in many pleasing patterns and colors at— $25.00 to $45.00 Louis Steyermau & Sons The Shop ol Quality On the Comei The Original Home oi i> i HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES