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subscriptions in advance Vour subscription la payable in ad •anee and you will aavo delay* oy complying with thi* rule. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION OFFICIAL OMAN Of the Gty of Thomaevffk And the County of Thocutf, VOL. X. No. 84. THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1922. $140 PER TO’ 1 SOUTHWEST Texas Town Set Afire While Bandits Raid Post Office and Other Buildings,—Bassfield Mbs., Also Infested by Rob bers Who Get Money.- Fort Worth, Tax.. Deo. 1.—First aet tins Ore to the bualneaa district, ban dlts robbed the postodlce at Bronfleld yesterday, according to information received here today. The bandits bat tered their way Into the postofllce and smashed the cash drawer and tied as citizens fought the flames. Later a posse captured two of the bandits, r» covering much of the money. This Is the second time recently, that the business district ot this town has been fired by bandits. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 1.—George Clemenceaii arrived this morning, ex pressing high enthusiasm for his mis slon, and declaring the results to be "much better' than he had expected. Because of anonymous throats against tho Tiger, sent to the Mayor, extraordinary precautions were taken. The Tiger did not alight from the train at the Union Station, but at the western terminus, whence he was rushed In an automobile to the home of Joseph Pulitzer, publisher of the Post-Dispatch, whose bottle guest the Bandits at four oclock this morning Tiger wilt be. removed the post omce safe and took it with them and blew It a few miles from town, obtaining four hundred dollars In stamps and currency. Then returning to town, the bandits blew the safe In the store ot O. T. Haw thorn, Hawthorn fired on the ban dits, being wounded in the hand. The bandits escaped. BANDIT8 ACTIVE IN MISS. Hattiesburg, Miss., Dec. 1.—Reports ot a gun battle In which a storekeep er engaged two bandits at Bassfteld near here yesterday, reached the au thorttlos here. KAISER’S WIFE PLANS TO CHANGE THE NEAR FUTURE Von Moltke Already Has Del parted and the Court Physi cian is Slated for a Leave oi Absence, According to An nouncemehts From Doom. Doom, Holland, Dee. 1.—The first change In the Kaiser's household since the Princess Hcrmlne took over the reigns Is the departure of Count von Moltke, court marshall. The new empress has signified her Intention of Instituting a regime which will be di rectly opposed to the policies of Von Moltke. Another change In the house hold regime Is the prospective depar ture o.’ the court physician. CLEMENCEAU AT ST. LOUIS OISE DIED IN CHICAGO RAID Chicago,' III., Deo. 1.—One man Is dead and a policeman was seriously wounded ae a result ot the invasion early today o: the Union Walters' Club, by fifteen armed men. The dead, Frank Uagen, was a formei president of the union. The wound ed officer was assigned to the waiter’s meeting when trouble was feared. Ragen told the police that while the meeting was In progress, the men walked Into the moetlng and pulled their guns and opened tire. Three men woro arrested. FOUR DIE IN MOT FIRE IN PORTLAND Portland, Ore., Dec. 1.—Four mon lost their lives In a tire early today In the Ben Hur hotel In the business district here. None of the dead had been identified eeveral hours after the fire. All others guests nro reported to hare escaped, most ot thorn In their night clothing. The building was destroyed. HANGED FOR WIFE MURDER Walla Walla, Wash., Dec. 1.—James E. Mahoney, was hanged at the 8tate penitentiary bore today for the mur der ot his aged wife at Seattle, In April of last year. Mrs. Mahoney was teaten to death and her body (tutted Into a trunk. The trunk was recover ed from Lake Union more than a year MEXICO CUT BUILDING BjUiLV BAITElED AND 17 KILLED IN BIG BATTIf Aldermen Responsible for the Water Conditions, Were Be ing Sought by the Populace When Firing Started—Fam ine Threatens. Mexico City, Dec. 1.—Federal troops today guarded tho badly battered mu nlclpal building, while the elty count ed the casualties of a pitched battle which occurred between the police and a mob which attempted to etorjp that building last night The death list as a result ot the fighting stood at 17 early today, whllo 61 parsons were injured. The trouble which lasted for more than six hours started when a crowd marched to the City Hall to protest against the aldermen who are held re sponsible for tho condition leading to the water (amine. KAPP REVOLT LEADER ARRESTED IN BERLIN Berlin, Dee. 1.—Official reports from Munich state that Captain Erhardt, a prominent leader In the Kapp revolt was arrested yesterday at the request of the supreme court and transferred to Lelpslc. MURDER flMMITE Man Alleged to Have Killed Young Cairo, Ga., Business Man at Lake Iamonia Re cently Must Face Trial in Florida City^ Tallahassee, Fla., Nov. 28.—An in dictment, charging murder In the first degree was returned by the Leon county grand todajt against J. L Powell, of Havana, Fla., In connection with the killing of James Leggette, 61 Cairo, Ga., at Lake lamonla near here on November 18tb. Relatives ot both Powell and Leg getts and officials of Georgia cities in terested In the case were present In the court room when the Indictment was returned. It will be remembered by Thomas vllle people that this Is the case which resulted from the shooting of Mr. Leg gette, young Cairo, Ga., business man by Mr. Powell, at Lake Iamonia, on Saturday night November 18th, from which wounds he died In a Tallahas see hospital the next day. The events leading up to and the Immediate cause ot the shooting have never been fully learned here, and the outcome of the trial will be watched with interest by citizens of this Motion. HOOVER CLAIMS HARDINQ MAH FOR PRESIDENT 1924 Paloito, Cal., Dec. I.—The Re publican candidate In 1924, "ob viously! will be Warren O. Hard ing.” '.Secretary of Commerce Hoover, said In an Interview at bis horde here today. "Morpover by that time the public Drill be highly appreciative of the S' sanity and progressive character of the policies that will have btpugbt the country through the reconstruction period," Hoov er ssld.j THIRTY-TWO AGO BUT HUSBAND HER ALL IN WILL Califoi buted Suppt Affcc All Pi JOHN WANAMAKER RESTING QUIETLY Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. I.—A bulle tin on the condition of John Want, maker, merchant and former post master general this morning, said ha had passed a comfortable night with continued losa of strength and vitali ty. GENERAL C|NP , STONES FOR ROADS AS MOOR PRISONER Escaped Spanish Sailors Re port All Prisoners Including High Officers, at Work Car rying Stones for Roadway Construction. London, Dec. 1.—All Spanish prison ers In the hands ot the Moors, includ ing General Araujo and General Na varro, are now employed In carrying stones ter road making, according to a report from Mellila to Mhdrld which is prtarted In the Tim As today. 'The story Is based on the statement of four Spanish sailors who escaped from the Moore. BURCH MAY BE TRIED FOR FOURTH TIME Los Angeles, Cal., Doc. J.—Whether Arthur Burch will be tried a fourth time and Mrs. Madalynne Obenchaln, a third time, for the murder of J. Bel ton Kennedy, young Los Angeles bro ker, and former sweetheart ot Mrs Obenchaln, will be decided In a day or two, according to District Attor ney Woolwlno. Recently Woolwlno said he would try llurch and Mrs Obenchaln ten times If necsssary. Man Had Contrl- '5 Monthly to Wife's and in His Will, in te Terms, He Left ty to Her. Oakland, Cal., Dec. 1.—His wife from wjtom he parted thirty-two years ago and never saw again, was mentioned in affectionate terms In the will on tile here be queathing the estate of George Nutting,-aged 62, a motorman, to his w|fe.' The executor said that Nuttlng'A papers indicated ho had sent his wife seventy-'lve dollars monthly throughout the thirty- two yeafe. WILLIAM G. 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Hullng Is chief of the Muscogee county police under suspension pending outcome ol the trial. Clements was a ballff In a Musco gee Justice court. The shooting which resulted in the death of Clements oc curred Sept. 9 of this year. Judge George P. Munroe voluntarily ordered a charge in venue from C ilumlms to Buena Vista on account ot the strong feeling In Muscogee both for and against the defendant. The state tu Its nrgumnnt did not ln.Ist on the ex treme penalty, the mannei in which the prosecuting attorneys stressed the the hill, ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE WILL OPPOSE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE LIQUOR The Country Does Not Need Muddling That Will Bring About a Recurrence of Pro hibition Fight for Modifica tion of Volstead Law. Washington, D. C., Dec. 1.—The Anti-Saloon League Is opposed to the proposal In Congress with a view to possible amendment of the Volstead act to appoint a ‘scientific commis sion.” to determine what Is intoxicat ing liquor. General Counsel Wheeler of the League, announced today that repre sentatlves of tho League and prohlbl tlon workers In the forty-eight states and the District ot Columbia had vot ed unanimously to tight such a resolu tion, declaring that the findings ol such a commission would servo helpful purpose In determining what legislation Is necessary to enforce the eighteenth amendment. NEWBERN, N. C, HAS BIG FIRE AND MANT HOUSES DESTROYED IT! New York, Dec. 1.—Members of his family attributed tho death last night of William Goodsell Rockefeller, son of the late William Rockefeller, and nephew ot John D. Rocke-'eller, to a cold, which was contracted at the Yale-Harvard football game last Sat nrday. For several years prior to 1911 when he resigned Rockefeller was treasure! —i r-YitfE nil oum irm I ia consecutive—.— Noted Legislator, for Many Years in Congress, Passed Away Last Night.—Wife at Bedside When End Came.— Loss is Mourned. Washington, D. C.. Dec. 1.—Death last night ended the career of Repre tentative James It. Mann, of the see end Illinois district, long rated the giant ot the House, and news of his death by pneumonia came as a shock to tbe House. Ho had served In the House for thir teen consecutive terms, over a period ot 26 years. His wile andpbysirlan were at tbe bedside when tbe end came. UNDESIRABLES MADE TO LEAVE OIL FIELD Camden, Ark., Dec. 1.—More than one thousand alleged undcslr. able citizens have left the Sontb Ouachita county oil field since Toes day night, when one mint wni killed, several tarred and feathered, and others flagged, and • number of re* sorts destroyed in a series of raids imado by a band of two hundred or jmore “vigilantes” from various towns tin tho section, according Ja infest jmatlon received by the authorities here. The exodus continued yesterday, | law on manslaughter. The detense con 'nearly one hundred men and wome.i tends that It is murder or nothing, j from the oil fields coming here to j Hullng's activity as head of the -take trains. j Muscogee prohibition enforcement | Ed Harper, sheriff of Ouachita . squad has played a prominent part In {county, returned here late yesterday {the evidence. Threats made against j after a trip made through the oil him by Clements, who had been twice I section. He reported that there are a-rested by Hullng’s squad on thu I no Indications of further trouble charge of violating the prohibition and that the nndestrablo element law, have rcatured tho testimony. No seems to have been thoroughly clean, case in this section In years has nrous- lute courage and independence and cd out. ed such widespread Interest. knowledge of legislation pending and TERMS IN CONGRESS Washington, D. C., Dec. 1.—Repre sentative James R. Mann of Illinois died nt his home here Inst night af ter a brief illness. Mr. Mnnn was stricken with n chill and it was believed at first that ho had an attack of pleurisy but later it was realized that pnenmonia had de* veloped, both lungs being affected. Mrs. Mann was constantly nt the bedside whilo physicians were in frequent attendance. Ho was 66 years of age. No plans were mndc for the funeral Inst night, but it was said that the sergeant nt nrms of the House would be communicated with to-dny to assist in nmklng the arrangements. It is understood that a funeral service in Chicago ia in contemplation- and that Mr. Mann will be buried there beside his son who died four years ago. He Is sur vived only by his widow. The veteran legislator, nn ardent advocate ot tho shipping bill, sent word to tho House lenders early In tho week and again Wednesday that while he was ill he would go to the Capitol and help In tho fight If need, ed. He was urged to stay nt home, though none of his friends realized that his condition was serious. One of hip colleagues, Representative Sabath, Dcmocratg Illinois, against paired with him, and so Negro Section Caught Fire While Department Was En gaged at Another and Gained Rapid Headway—Dynamite Used to Stop Flames. Newborn, N. C.. Dec. 1.—Fanned by high winds, fire had destroyed a score ot bouses In the negro section west ol Newborn and additional houses were fimlng dynamited this afternoon In nn effort to check the flames. When the lire broke out In tbe ne gro section, tho entire city tire depart ment was engaged In fighting anothei fire that practically destroyed the Roper Lumber Company saw mill across town and tbe flames gained headway before the tire fighters could arrive. REPORT ON FEDERAL PRISON AT ATLANTA Washington, D. C., Nov 27—The federal pcnlntentlary at Atlanta hous ed during tho year ending last June 30 an average of 2470 persons daily, an increase of 340 over tho dally aver age for tho lineal previous year. Su perintendent Ol Prisons Votaw report ed yesterday to Attorney General Daugherty. Mr. Votaw, In his report, estimated the dally cost per man in the Atlanta penintontlary last yoar 77 cents us compared with 92.7 cents tho year pre- Ioiih. Tho total cost of maintenance during the fiscal yoar ondlng last June 30 was $657,618. Tho cotton duck mill at tho At lanta prison," the report continued, “Is now operating at about 85 per cent, of its full capacity on orders from the Poatot.lce Department and tho Navy Department. The output ot the mill has been 3,094,396 yards of cotton duck, valued at $1,191,797.85. system of paying tbe prisoner employes a bonus ot two cents per yard lias been put Into offoct and dur ing, tho ysar.-Oie prisoner* earned a total o: $60,579.90. ‘Tbe beneficial effect of this system Is noticed In the building up ot sell- respect and confidence In the prison ers to a degrao heretofore largely lacking. By enabling prisoners to con tribute to some extent to the sup port of their dependents this system also had a far-reaching Influence upon the Institution itself. Prisoners as signed to work on the farms produced crops valued at $69,214.88. about the samo ns last year. These prisoners are placed on the farms on their honor and hnvo proven most faithful to their trust and labor dilllgontly. Only about one per cent, have escaped, or In other ways misused the liberties al lowed them." VOLCANO OFF SICILY ACTIVE Txondon, Pec. 1.—Tho volcano of the Stromhollon Island, of that name off the coast of Slcllly Is In violent erup tion, says a Centra! News dispatch from Rome. MASH-MILT0N DRUG CO. -A Good Place to Tnuk." Phones i05 and 106 Mr. Mann was recorded in the vote. In the words ot friend and foe, Mr. Mnnn was the best informed man of the details ol government that ever sat In the halls of Congress. 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One member ot tbe commission drawing up the reslutlon was an American negro who has been very active In championing tbe cause or his race. ALLIES FINE GERMAN CITIES FOR ATTACKS Paris, Dec. 1.—The allied govern* ments have sent a note to Berlin, no tifying tho German government of tho Imposition of fines of five hundred thousand gold marks each, against tht cities Golstadt and Passau, Bavaria, in conscquonce of attacks upon the allied missions, which visited those places in search of concealed arms. past. There was nothing too littls to escape his eye; there was no man or measure he feared to attack. FRENCH MERCHANT MARINE TO BE SOLD AT BIO LOSS * Paris, Dec. 1.—Franco's costly merchant marine soon will be dis posed of. the Undersecretary of the merchant marine told the Sen ate last night, prior to Its ratifica tion plan tor disposal ot the fleet The books wilt be closed, he said with a deficit ot a billion francs. 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