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WEATHER FORECAST LOCAL RAINS TONIGHT AND 8UNDAY ADVERTISING FORMS CLOSE HIRE A. M. DAILY Chin— of C—y Rocol—d after that tiaw a— —hod ut— «• run tfc ntxt day. VOL. XXXIV. No. 23. THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA 8ATURDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMBER 16, 1922. $5.00 PER ANNUM BE IF TRFITV Til non) wmb IL lull IU clue SHAU SPOT ON LUTE III Jin Many of the Uncontested Points Are Being Drafted Into Shape But the Real Sig nificant Issues Are as Yet Unsolved. PALM OF RIGHT HAND <ny 4 Lausanne, Dec. 16.—Drafting of the treaty of Lausanne Is now In prog ress. The experts are working, how ever, on clauses Involving no disputed points and although the subcommls- slons are making rapid progress seems impossible that any complete document can even be Initiated before Christmas. Rumors are In circulation that January 24tb, has (been fixed the tentative date for the signing of JUDGE BARRE1TFINDSFIVE MEN GUILTY OF SHOP STRIKE INJUNCTION Waycross Case Settled at Valdosta With Fines and Prison Sentences Imposed For Violations of the Feder al Strike Inunction. * (By / Valdosta, Ga., Dec. 16.—Found guil ty r' the charge of violating the fed eral court Injunction Issued during the recent shopmens’ strike tn Way- cross, forbidding interference with persons working for railroads, five men were sentenced by United States Judge William H. Barrett, today. Four were fined five hundred dollars each, three drawing four month terms, one getting two months and one man was fined one dollar. NAVAL BILL PASSES HOUSE BY BIG VOTE Washington, D. C, Dec. 16.—By a vote of 251 to 9, the House today adopted a resolution making It In or der that the provision of the naval supply bill requesting Harding to ne gotiate with the foreign powers rela tive to limiting construction of war- craft of ten thousand tons or less. This action assures that the whole question will be passed upon finally by the House. HARDING MAY GO TO FLORIDA FOR VACATION (By AuoeUt Washington, D. C-, Dec. 16.— President Harding was quoted to day by Senator Trammell of Flori da. as saying that he hopes to go to Florida on a vacation lmmedl- tely after congress adjourns In March. Senator Trammell report ed that Harding sold his vaca tion plans are still indefinite. Killing of Young Woman by Pollard Being Further In vestigated by Authorities. — Wound on Hand May Be Important Evidence. (By 4 Richmond, circular spot about one-elgth of Inch In diameter on the palm of the right hand at the root of a finger where the skin had been scratched,' as described by Coroner Whitfield, ii his report on injuries found on th< body of Mrs. Thelma Richardson, is being given consideration by the au thorities investigating the shooting and killing of the young stenographer at the home of her former employer Thomas Pollard Monday night. This and other scratches and cuts on the hand, the chief of police (be lieves were Inflicted when the woman was trying to catch hold of the revolv- EMBEZZLEMENT CASE STARTED AT BUTLER (By J Butler, Dec. 16. — Examination o! itnesses In the case of A. Hendricks former cashier of the Bank of Mauk, Mauk, charged with the embezzle- nt of eleven thousand dollars connection with the failure of that bank, was to start In the Taylor Su perior court today. It was expected that a Jury would be selected ea WARRANTS ISSUED IN SAVANNAH AGAINST MEN WORKING IN PRIMARY CHARGING ILLEGALITIES Hartridge, Solicitor General Had Warrants Issued For Chief Fire Department and Garrity for Alleged Buying Of Votes. (By / Savannah, Ga., Dec. 16.—Walter C. Hartrldge, solicitor general of the Eastern judicial circuit has had war- issued againsr John If. Monroe, chief of the local fire department, and J. J. Garrity, who were very active in the municipal primary of Tuesday, charging them with purchasing votes. Warrants also have been issued salnpt half a dozen men who voted in the election, charging them with having voted Illegally. MOONSHINE WAR IN KENTUCKY ENDS Many Casualties on Both Sidies in Menifee County Over Whiskey Making. (By 4 Lexington, Ky, Dec. 16.—Afenl! lounty’s moonshine war has ended after a week of campaigning In hill country. The federal dry forces victors but not until three agenti slain by the outlaws. To bal- these losses the federal men counted Bob Ballard, leader of the gang dead, his brother Charles a fugi tive, wounded In the hills; Jeff Ball ard, father and Albert, brother of the slain leader and three others In Jail. FIRST PRESIDENT OF POLAND ASSASSINATED (By Associate* Warsaw, Dec. 16.—Gabriel Naruto lea, first president • of Poland, who as elected a week ago, was assassl nated today while visiting the art ex hibition. There have been continuous disor ders ever since President Narutowlc* ,s elected by the national assembly e week ago today. On that c i, there was a tumultuous clamor iwlng out of his unexpected choice succeed General Pilsudskl. the bat tie between rival factions and the po lice, resulting In four deaths and In Jury to more than one hundred per New Line of Candies CHOCOLATE COVERED NUT8 AND FRUITS, 49c POUND ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 49c POUND CHOCOLATE COVERED CORDIAL CHERRIES, .. 69c POUND Good as any Dollar Candy at half ths prlcs.A trial will convincs. 49 Cants Sold only at Jack Homer Head quarters. MASH-MILTON DRUG CO. **A Good Place to Trad*." Phones 105 and lOf LUMBER ORDERS ARE AT FULL CAPACITY IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA E WONDERS AT . S. PLANS IN DEBT London Experts Give Opin ions Today Regarding Lat est Indications From U. S.— France Will Give Attentive Ear to Any Suggestion. KANSAS WILL NOT DRIVE KUKLUX FROM STATE BY FORCE BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE PERMITS Governor Allen Declares This Is the Method Planned by His State for Ridding Itself Of Masked Bands Operat ing Under That Name. (By AmocIi (By i (By J Jacksonville, Fla„ Dec. 16.—Mills operated by members of the Oeorgli Florida Saw Mill Association, whic represents virtually all of the larger plants in the two states, are running at almost full capacity to fill ordei now on hand and wholesale lumber dealers are predicting that thej be unable to clear their files until aft er the first of the year, according E. C. Harrel, Secretary for the orgi Ization, who has ust returned from trip through Georgia and West Flori da. The Georgia mills have enough orders on hand to keep them In < the next eight months, he FARMERS WANT TO BORROW SMALL SUMS Legislation Making it Possi ble to Get Short Time Loans From Farm Loan Banks. ,'Py t Washington, D. C., Dec. 16.--Legis lation making it possible for a farmer irrow from farm loan banks for nine months period and In individual sums, up to $25,000, was advocated the legislative policy adopted by the national council of farmers co-opera tive marketing associations meotlng In convention here. SEVEN PERSONS WANT CONGRESSMAN’S PLACE Widow of John I. Nolan in California* One of Candi dates to Succeed Husband (By l San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 16—Seven mdidate* have filed nominating po tions (or the special election to be aid In the rifth California district i January 23rd, to choose a succes- >r to late Congressman John I. Nolan Among them is his widow, Mrs. May Hunt Nolan, who was his private itary In Washington. London, Dec. 16.—Diplomatic and financial experts of the London mi lewspapers, are of the gem opinion that the rumor of an An an or International loan for Germi ins far ahead of the fact. Reports of possible financial ass ice to the Germans together y the departure of Ambassador Her Washington next week, and Intima- ms that the Harding administration is disposed to exert a helpful influ- on European affairs attract attention here, with American dispatches bearing on these question: filling the leading columns of the FRENCH WILL LI8TEN TO AMERICAN SUGGESTIONS Paris, Dec. 16.—The French govi ment would examine carefully and preeintlvely, any proposals made by the American government that migli prove helpful In obtaining reparation from Germany. It was said today 1: connection with reports from Wad ington that such proposals were beln; BRITISH OFFICIAL EN ROUTE TO UNITED STATES London, Dec. 16.—Comments, torlally on the mission of Stanley Baldwin. Chancellor of the Exchequ the United States, the Dally Mail lists that his discussions witl ierican authorities on the debt question, must be free from sentiment mying, “we cannot be sentimental vard others when our own standard of living for a generation and oi ture existence as a trace nation stake. If we are able to make fresh concessions we muat receive some consideration.” AMERICAN AID IN SOLVING REPARATIONS PROBLEM Washington, D. C., Dec. 16. Ad ministration officials believe that American influence ca n be employed help towards a solution of the Ger* in reparations problem. That feel- r wat voiced authoriatively yester day at the White House. It was added, however, that no an. ouncement now was possible or even imminent. Things that may be oc* curring behind the scenes, it was said ‘cannot be exhibited o n the stage" it this time without prejudice hers >r abroad to the very cause the Wash ington government hopes to serve. Such was the brief glimpse of offi- cinl purpose made' available at the close of a day filled with speculation is to what move tTie Washington gow rnment might be contemplating to wards averting the threatened Anglo* French break over Germany's capad* to pay reparations. The White House statement was made after a series of developments of obvious significance, beginning with the official admission that Am bassador Harvey had been called from (Continued on Page S) White Sulphur Springs, W. Dec. 16.—Kausas will not drive i the Ku Ktux from that state by foi hut will expell It by refusing to p mlt It to do business within the stat boundaries. Governor Allen declai In an address prepared for deliv< today at the Governor’s conference The writ being sought in the Kans supreme court, he said, would make disappear, the “blazing cross and pas ture parties where men mask them selves to put on a fantastic ceremony In an open field and terrorize a tire nelghlborhood." POINCARE GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE FROM FRENCH CHAMBER (By / -Premier Poincare’ the chamber of deputies fo In party strife, because of thi foreign negotiations, tesulted In the chamber expressing its < donee In him by a vote of 612 i i«nrly today. HANIHARA COMBS TO WASHINGTON (By i Tokio, Dec. 16.—Appointment o foreign minister Masanano Hanl as ambassador to Washington today confirmed by the cabinet. FLORIDA SENATORS WANT MANY JOBS Recommend Judge Bryan for Pitney's Place and Times- Union Editor for Big Job Washington. D. C.. Dec. 6.—Sona rs Fletcher and Trammell of Flori da today called on President Harding ge the appointment of Judge N. P. Bryan of Jacksonville to the Unit ates Supreme Court to succeed Justice Pitney. They also endorsed O. K. Reeves of Tampa, to be federal Judge of the Southern district ol Florida and A. S. Hough, editor of the mes-Union at Jacksonville, for mibershlp on the tariff commission. KELLER FAILS AGAIN TO APPEAR BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE May Be Cited for Contempt Before House in the Im peachment Proceedings Be fore the Judiciary Commit tee.—Action Deferred. (By 4 Washington, D. C., Dec. 16—Repre sentative Keller failed again today to appear before the House judiciary committee to give evidence under as to the information on which he based his Impeachment charges ■gainst Attorney Genera! Daugherty. Kell* isel < had advl i clle that the that I • the Chairman Volstead said that the ummons served on Keller had been igned by the Speaker of the House ■nd therefore the cominitteed had act- id for the House. He declared the onimittee now could report Keller back to the House for contempt. The, committee has decided to defer action until Monday. WE B IS FIGHTING FOR LIFE Famous Film Star Suffered a Breakdown Some Weeks Ago and is in a Very Criti cal Condition at Los Angeles Reports Today Indicate. (By 4 Dec.| 16—Wallace Reid, film actor is “fighting for his ■mall Hollywood sanitarium to a story in the Times, published today, quoting his wife, who as Dorothy Reid suffered a breakdown nearly to months ago after hfs health hod >en failing for three years. It was said, and for several weeks has been the care of two physicians. Sh« ihe believed the “big struggle’ SAVANNAH BOV HELD ON MURDER CHARGE TODAY W(t(- h. Ga., Dec. 16.—Ji was held for murd< ’ollowing Investigation by th« the killing of Fred Peterson, men fought In a southwi m of the city. Joe Hadford who ■1th WIttmap was released WASHINGTON SCHOOL BOY WINS BIG PRIZE Presented Best Good Roads Essay and Will Go to Some College for Four Years. (By 4 Washington, D. C.. Dec. 16.—Carl . Pearson, aged 17. a Washington high school boy, has been awarded the ■1 Harvey S Freestone Universi ty scholarship, for the best good ■ubmitted by high school pupils throughout the United States. rshlp, which provides tui- otisble expenses for tour Jse in any college or uni- slt.v. thousand t Washington, D. C., Dec. 16.—As sociate Justice Pitney of the Su preme Court has sent bis resigna tion to President Harding, to take effect on Junuary first. COTTON SHIP AFIRE AT LOS ANGELES T0DAV (By J Angeles. Ca!., Dec. 16.—A fire which was discovered shortly after midnight in the cargo of cotton In the after hold of the Japanese freight and assenger steamer, Chicago Maru, ly- ig at dock In the outer harbor, was KOPP BILL ADOPTED (By / J Prei Washington, D. C.. Dec. 16.—' House flood control committee today votod to report the Kopp bill extend Ing jurisdiction of the Mississippi riv er commission in the flood control work to Rock Island, Illinois. Several bills calling for a broad program of continuous work on the river .including the Huraphreys-WU- son hundred million dollar general river Improvement bill ure still before LODGE’S ELECTION TO BE CHALLENGED IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE Defeated Candidate Protest ing His Election and Charg ing Irregularities Has Got ten Fight to the Senate Floor For a Hearing. <ny i Washington, D. C.. Dec 16.—Pro ceedings begun In Massachusetts, challenging the re-election to the Senate of Henry Cabot Lodge, Repub lican leader, have been transferred to the Senate itself. The "protest and challenge” against the election of Lodge, charging elec tion irregularities, have been received by Vice President Coolidge, from Conrad Crooker. attorney for John A. Nichols, defeated prohibition candi date and representatiev of the Liberal Republican League of Massachusetts. GOVERNORS TO BE GUESTS OF HARDING (By t White Sulphur Springs, W Va* )ec. 16.—The chief executives of fir- een states attending the fourteenth ■nnual conference of Governors here, vere preparing to leave for Washing ton today after the finaj session, for luncheon conference with President Harding at the White House Monday, presumably on the subject of prohlbl- on enforcement. Governors Sproul and Preus, thru whom the President extended the In vitation over the telephone last night, that Harding had not indicated the subjects to be discussed. GOVERNORS ACCEPT HARDING’S INVITATION Washington. D. C.. Dec. 16 —Tho •vernors of sixteen states have ac- extluguished at three thirty oclock this morning. The loss was estimated n thousand dollars. pted President Harding's invitation lunch with him Momluy and dls- ss prohibition enforcement. SHOP EARLY FOR XMAS AND GET WHAT YOU WANT GIFT SUGGESTIONS OF HIGH QUALITY MERCHANDISE LOOK OVER THE LIST CAREFULLY Men’s pure LINEN Hand kerchiefs, 35c to $1.25. Men’s fine Cotton Hand kerchiefs, 15c to 35c. Men's all Silk Neckwear, beautiful patterns 50c to $2. Men’s extra fine Knitted Ties, “Berkely knit," $2£0 to $3.00 Men’s Silk Hosiery, plain and docked, 75c to $1.75. Men’s Plain Lisle, “Hole- proof” all colors 3 prs $1.00 Men’s Irish Linen weave, Initial Handkerchiefs, box ed 3 for $1.00 Men’s Smoking Jackets, very handsome, $10.00. Men’s Bath Robes, Blan kets and Crash, $7*50 to $10 Men’s Pajamas, fancy and plain. Outing and Madras, Manhattan and others, $2.50 to $3.50. Men’s Manhattan and Needles’ Shirts, $2jOO to $5. Men’s Kid and Fdt Bed Room Slippers, $2.50 to $3.50. Men’s Belts. Buckles, Cuff Links, Watch Chains, Knives and Stick Pins. Women’s Silk Hosiery, Fancy Wool and Fancy Mercerized Sport Hose, $1.75 to $3.50 Women's Black Traveling Cases, $11. to $15. Women’s and Children's Fdt "COMFY" Slippers, ail colors, $1.50 up. Fine Shoes for the whole Family. L. Smith=Harlev-Sli Xmas Suggestions Gordon Silk Hose $ 1.50 to $4.50 Ladies’ Linen Handkerchiefs, 15c to $2.00 Ladies’ Gloves $1.00 to $7.00 Ladies’ Hand Bags, $2.50 to $3.50 The very latest in Beads 75c to $2.50 Collar and Cuff Sets in Xmas Boxes $1.00 to $1.50 WE ARE SHOWING SOMETHING NEW IN VANITIES. LOUIS SMiM & SONS The Shop of Quality The Original On the Corner