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BRUNSWICK Has the lowest death rate of any city Its size in fhe United States VOLUME XXI. NO. 253 CIIMIFHIL STARTED SUNDAY PROSPECTS BRIGHT First Noon Day Meeting Held at Bijou Theatre, All Urged To Attend REV. W. A. CLEVELAND TO make address today Abie Jacksonville Divine is Elo quent Pulpit Orator and Large Crowd Should be Present— Business Men Program for Today Meeting for men at the Bijou at 12 o’clock. Address by Rev. W. A. Cleve land, of Jacksonville. Services at the churches at 10:30 a. in., and 7:30 p. m. The first of the noon-day meetings in the city wide evangelistic campaign now in progress, was held at the Bijou yesterday, Dr. Charles Lane of Macon being the subject of the or casion, Mr. J. 0. Taylor was in charge of the singing and Mr. Guy T Hackett presided at the piano. Dr Lane fully sustained his reputation as a pleasing, forceful preacher, hold ing the undivided attention of his audience throughout the service. The text of the message was se lected from Roman 8-14, “For as many as are led by the spirit of God, tin j are the sons of God.’’ The evangelist spoke of the privilege and significance of Sonship, calling attention to the fact that the only way of becoming sons of God is by regeneration. Men must be horn again or they cannot see the kingdom of God. What God is to his children, how he protects guides and blesses them, was illustrat ed by incidents coming under the oh servation of the preacher. The test of -sonship, be explained, is being led by the Spirit. Only those who yield them selves to God and are guided by His spirit can ifhlih the Father's care and favor. The noon-day service today will be conducted by" Rev. W. A. Cleveland of Jacksonville, who is assisting in the services at the Presbyterian church All business men are urged to attend: this meeting, which begins promptly• at 12 o’clock and lasts thirty minutes. It is interdenominational, the mem hers of all the city churches participat ing i n it- The .pastors* however, wishes it understood that the service is not alone fo rchurch members. All citi zens. who ar®: interested in the things which, make for the commuity’s moral uplift are invited. ‘The services in the churches Sun day wer e interrupted to some extent by unfavorable weather conditions hut no note of discouragement was sounded in any pulpit. A spirit of optimism pervaded the various con gregations and the feeling in genera' thaj God will favor. His people and bless the efforts being put forth for the advancement of His kingdom, s Dr. Lane, who is recovering from attack of dengue fever, was unable tt fill the pulpit at the First Methodist church at the morning hour but preached an able, convincing sermor at night. The pulpits of the otliei churches were filled by the local pas tors. Rev. W. A. reached the city from Jacksonville yesterday and preached at the Presbyterian church last evening. These visiting ministers. will be heard daily pt 10:30 a. nr., and 7:30 p. m., at the churches named. Dr. Tarver, who is ta assist in the meet ing at the Lutheran church will not b e able to- co.me .until next week. How ever, Dr. Sadtle'r will preach tonight and Again Thursday night. Rev. L. C. Gray, of the McKindree Methodist, and Rev. C. D. Ogg, of the Norwich Street Baptist church, are conducting their own services with the assistance of loyal local workers and the outlook in these churches for a real revival is e ncouragaing. Re vival Services were held in Mr. Gray’s church in the spring but he and his people are joining heartily in the cam ; paign now on. former pastor at BAPTIST j Rev. L. E. Roberts, formerly the be loved pastor of the First Baptist hurch, now of College Park, arrived yesterday and is doing the preaching nj the services now being held at thin (Continued On Page Eight) THE BRUNSWICK NEWS WEEKS WANT,STANDING ARMY OF IfiO.OOO MEN (By Associated press.) Washington, Oct. Hi.—Still unshaken is the ophvifrn of Sec retary Weeks and’his advisers that the national military policy cannot be adequately sustained wth a regular army of less than thirtee n thousand officers and one hundred and fifty thousand men, was again laid before Pres ident Harding today at the White House. General Pershing accompanied the secretary to the White House. BRITISH REJECT U.S. PROPOSAL FOR SEARCHING SHIPS Would Not Stand F r Interfer ence of Vessels Twelve Miles Off Shore AMERICA HAD ADVISED HARD TO INFOftCE DRY LAVA Secretary Hughes Maker. Public Correspondence Without Any Comment But This Country Will Not Insist on Searching. IBy Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 16.—British rejec tion of the American pcpposal of ex tension of rights to search vessels up to the twelve miles off shore was contained in a note handed Secre tary Hughes today by Ambassador Geddes. The note as in reply to one from the United States of June 26th, asking 00-operation and setting out the dif f’culties enccunterhil by the ‘United States in keeping down the illicit smuggling into this country. Secretary Hughe s made public the correspondence with the Ambassador without comment. Noting now indi cates that further steps bp tak en to extend the right to search ves sels beyond the three mile limit especially in view of the recent cabi net action approving abandonment of searching foreign vessels because o' possible international difficulties. ARREST EXPECTED IN MiLLS-HALLCASE Authorities of Two Counties Have Taken Double Murder in Hand and Developments Seem Sure to Come. New Brunswick, N. J., Oct. 16. — Activities preparing to turn the in vetigation of the Hali-M : ll s murders over to state authorities ended to night with the announcement from the Middlesex and Somerset county authorities that an arresj would posi tively be made within the next twen ty-four hours. Anew clue, it is stated, was the finding of two handkerchiefs, one a man's and the other a woman’s on the mystery farm. Complaints of wire tapping by Mrs. Hall and other s in the case are being investigated. SMALL VOTE IS EXPECTED IN GLYNN COUNTY TODAY • While something over twelve hun dred votes were cast in the recent gubernatorial primary, it is expected that not half this number will be the total today in the primary i n which Democrats will Select a candidate for United States senator and prison commissioner. . For enthusiasm the present cam paign has been noted for the lack of jit and no meeting ha s been held and ! no active campaigning done in this ; county or any other places in this ! part of the state. It has been a cam | paign free from personalities and has bee n clean in every way. Indications are that Glynn will go overwhelm ingly for Judge George. Th e News will probably get the result by wire j shortly after 10 o’clock tonight and those calling at the office can learn just bow their favorite showed up. THE NEWS IS A MEMBER OFTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUNSWICK, GEOffiJlA, TUESDAY, OCT. 17, 1922. LEGION WELCOMES EUROPE’S WAR HEROES Capt. William Ottelby, on!:’ 0* blind veteran in the delegation o<’ f m. <r\ twenty-seven from Europe, has V every decoration for valor of th- Above, Capt. William Ottelby, British war hero, and his daughter. Olga. 11. N.l-,.:. ,i.n ; n. chairman of the American Legion, welcoming Charles Bertrand, French tl* "•-g.it- -=u. .- at !.. tign representatives. GEORGE LEADS AS WINNER IN SENATE RACE Atlanta Politicians Say The Race is Between Vienna Man and Governor Thom as W. Hardwick. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 16. —Witli each of the four candidate for the U. S. senate on their last lap in the Geor gia campaign, political forecasters here today, regardless of party af filiations, are inclined to give the lead to Judge Walter F. George, of Vienna, Whether he will win or not in the primary tomoirow few there are who will not admit that it is Georgp against the field, with Gov ernor Hardwick the next competitor in the race. Several days ago, it became ap parent, according to close observers, that the contest had narrowed to the South Georgia jurist and the gover nor, and with the Columbia Sentinel, publication of the late Senator Wat son supporting Judge George and other Watson leaders endorsing him, tlie betting fraternity put-their odds on the jurist. Another strong point in favor of Judge George is that he is from South Georgia, which seems determined, re ports state, to have one of the two places in the national senate, it be ing pointed out that the senior sen ator, Hon. Wm. J. Harris, is from North Georgia. From the very first it was appar ent thaj Judge George would lead in the race. There was some question as to whether he could develop enough strength to be nominated in the first primary, had the governor’s bid for Watson support bee n effective, which failed. BUSINESS WORRY SENDS JACKSONVILLE MAN TO HIS DEATH BY GAS ROUTE (By Associated Press.) Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 16.—The body of Charles Shald, 48, one of Jacksonville’s best known business men, was found in a room in the rear of hi s jewelry store early today when the place was opened for business. A rubber tube attached to a gas jet was i n the mouth, a pistol, which had not been fired, was on the floor and the authorities considered it such a plain case of suicide that it was deemed unnecessary to hold an in quest. Shad owned the Ocea n Pier at Pab lo Beach and several buildings in the boardwalk at th e resort. Marton H. Tucker, his partner in the jewelry business stated that it was believed financial worries prompted Mr. Shad to end hi s life as it was known with his bookkeeper investigating his ac counts. He was a widower and loaves three children. 1 CONSECRATION SERVICES 4 FOR BISHOP JAMES MAXON 4 Nashville, Oct. 16.—Leading 4 bishops and clergymen officials 4 of the north and south are ar- 4 riving here for the consecra- 4 tion service,, of Rev. James Max- 4 on, bishop coadjutor of Tennes- 4 see, which takes place Wednes- 4 day. Lieut. Governor Ballard, of 4 Kentucky and Mayor Quin, of 4 Louisville, and many other 4 prominent men, arg expected 4 from Kentucky. i 4 POLLING PLACE IN DART’S OFFICE AT COURT HOUSE Polls Will Open Here at 7 A- M. And Cloes at 6 P. M. Coun= ty 10 to 4 Giyn n county is ready for hold ihg the senatorial primary for nom inating a United States senator to succeed the late senator, Thomas E. Watson, and a per.sio n commissioner to succeed J. W. Lindsay, who also pa*ed away several weeks ago. For the former place ther e are four candidates, these are Judge Walter F. George, of Vienna, John R. Cooper, of Macon, Thomas W. Hardwick, pres ent governor, Atlanta, and Seaborn Wright, of Rome. For prison com mission rethere are five candidates, these are: John C. Butt, Joh n W Clark, J. L. Dent, C. E. McGregor, John F. Stone. It is generally conceded that Glyn., will go for Judge George for sena tor by a large majority, but just who of the five candidates will win ouf for priso n commissioner in the coun ty is not forecast. None of the can didates for this place has a n organ ization here. Following managers have been nani ed; Brunswick, 26th district, Mrs. J L. Beach, Judge R. T. Hitctt, Mrs Madge B. Merritt, W. C. Little. St. Simon, 25th district, W. H. Shad man, C. H. Postell. Brookman, 27th district, T. A. Liv ingston, R. M. Scarlett. Ben William son. Sterling, 1356th district, S. B. Amos, Charlton Wright, R. R. Jack son. Bladen, 1499th district, A. B. Mid dleton, J. C. Strickland. John Howo. In the city the pells will be open a" 7:00 a. m., and close at 6:00 p. m.. and in be country the polls will open at 10 a. m„ and close at 4:00 p. m. Here is the ballot for the primary: For United State® Senator: John T. Boifeulllet, John R. Cooper, Wai ter F. George, Thomas W. Hardwick, Seaborn Wright. Only one polling place will be ope n and thi s will be i n the office of Judge Edwin W. Dart, ordinary* CITY DENIED NEW TRIAL IN GLOGAUER SUIT Clerk dußignon Gets Paper From Judge J. P. High smith; Case to be Carried to Supreme Court. Clerk H. F. dußignon, of Glynn superior court, yesterday received paper s i n the case of the motion for new trial made by City Attorney R. D. Meader in the case of Mi's. Hannah Glogauer, action for dam ages against the city- It will be remembered that at a recent term of the superior court here the plaintiff, who was represent ed by Krauss & Strong, was given a verdict for $7,500 for personal in juries sustained when sh e fell on a Norwich street sidewalk which was in bad condition. The case was hot ly contested, Attorney Meador rep resenting the municipality and after being out only a few minutes the jury returned a verdict i n the sum stated above, tl is stated that the case will now go to the supreme court. MAN IS KILLED AND WOMAN WOUNDED IN CHURCH FIGHT (By Associated Press) Okolona, Miss., Oct. 16.—Thomas Radley, a farmer living near here was killed, Miss Elbur Crichton, tea cher in the high school, wa s struck by a stray bullet and slightly wounded, and Joh n Hadley and Lee Summer are under arrest as the re sult of a pistol fight between the three men in front of a church here last night. Officers state the shooting was tho result of a faud which started when Hadley’s father gave information which resulted i n the seizure of sev eral moonshine stills in this coun ty. YARDMASTERS ARE GIVEN BIG INCREASE (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Oct. 16.—An eight-hour day with overtime, which is said to amount to nearly a 25 per cent in crease in pay, was granted approxi mately 2,000 yard-masters on 26 class-one railroads and at six switch ing terminals by the United States Railroad Labor Board today. This i s the first time the board has estab lished rules and working conditions for yardmasters, who are classified a") subordinate officials and subject to the board’s jurisdiction under the transportation act. AN ADVISORY STORM WARNING IS ISSUED (By Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 16. The fol ■ lowing advisory storm warning ■ was issued today by the Weatb - er Bureau! Storm warnings displayed 10 -a. m., Mobile to Ceder Key; dis - turbance over Northeastern Gulf -of Mexico has decreased in in • tensity and is now apparently • central about 29 north and 81 - West or Northwestward; di. turb ► ance over Northwestern Carib ► bean Sea central Northeast of ► Swan Island and moving North ► westward. CONVENTION OF AMERICAN LEGION OPENED TESTERDAT Thousands of Doughboys Mobi* Jize in Cresent City For An= nual Meeting OPENED WITH MELODIES OF “OVER THE TOP” VARIETY Flags in Big Louisiana City Fly ing and Scenes Lively. Ex- Soldiers There in Greater Numbers. New Orleans, Oct. 16.—The Amer ican Legion opened its fourth nation a! convention here today. Meeting in a converted warehouse o n t'n e Mi- I sissippi river front, decorated with | flags of he Allied nations and red, ! white and blue bunting, the Legion j heard the reports of its national com- I mander and adjutant. I The Legion has i n no way dimin | isbed i,, enthusiasm, judging from the | cheers and activity which iast night • pervaded New Orleans, i Clad in uniforms, civilian clothes | and the costumes adopted by state j delegations, the veterans of the World j War made merry, held impromptu street dances and generally enjoyed themselves. Practically every state i n the union was represented when the national convention met this morning, as well as a umber of territorial possessions and representatives of posts of the Legion in foreign countries. California, outstanding contestants for tile 1923 national convention, ar rived here clad in broad brimmed black hats, red shirts and knee boots, the costumes of the ’49’ers. “See the West,” wa s the slogan of the Pacific coast delegates, and they were making themselves seen and hard, distributing yellow apples to delegates and to their women folk. A dozen melodies, reminiscent of the war, floated through the hotel lobbies of New Orleans last night, b rom the “Star-Spangled Banner” to “Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here,” none of the old favorites were forgot ten. The veteran s lapsed from Eng lish into French with joyous aban donment. New Orleans, ancient center of French civilization in the New World, resounded to the tramp of young men‘ s feet—also the feet of the young women who served i n the navy and the army nurse corps during the ar, as well as the women, old and y.'U’.g, who “kept the homes fires burning,” four and , five years ago, ; nd are here f od.iy as del 'gates :.nd visitors to the convention ;ef the Americar. Legion Auxiliary, composed of mothers, wives, ; ;is'e r s and daug'i | ters of veterans of the World War. I Early today the veterans and their j women folk were e n route to the con vention hall under the sudden, flush -led daw n of the tropics, i A night of excitement, dancing and music had not decreased their en thusiasm and during th e band music which preceded the opening of the convention, the first sessio n of which was attended by members of the aux iliary, there were frequent interrup tions of hand clapping and' cheering. The ieg'onnaires had not arrived in such large numbers on the first day as were in City year. feut their “zip” and “go” wer e in no way abated. They were youth incarnate, ready to enjpoy a holiday and ready at the same time to work for what they (Continued on Page Seven) BRUNSWICK Has a landlocked harbor, the best on tne South Atlantic Coast. PRICE FIVE CENTS LIEUT. MAUGHAM. DARING AVIATOR, BREAKS RECORD Kilometer Course Covered at Rate of Two Hundred and Forty=Eight Miles Hour FLIES THROUGH - AIR LIKE FLASH OF LIGHTNING Flight Was Witnessed by Many Thousands Who Stood Terror Stricken at Reckless Speed Made By Birdman. (By Associated Press.) Mt. Clemons, Mich., Oct. 16. Traveling at a greater rate of speed than ever attained by man in any kind of machine, Lieut. R. L. Maag han, United States army pilot, today set anew world’s record for air plane speed whe n he covered one kilometer course at the rate of two hundred and forty-eight and five tenths miles per hour. Weather conditions were ideal and the nervy pilot, his machine and other things, all one hundred percent favor able, hopped off at this place. No record of travel has even near equalled thi s and the machine was more like lightning than that of man’s ingenuity. The record-breaking ru n was wit nsesed by thousands. They stood amazed at the miraculous dare-devil who braved all danger and flew at such a rate that it did not seem hu man. ATLANTA WILL KELP FI PORT CITIES Plans for Aujustments of Export Rates Underway. Northern Ports Have Had Considerable Advantage. Atlanta, Ga., Get. 16.—Plans for an adjustment of export rates said to give North Atlantic port s a prefer ence over Southern ports, will be op posed by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, B. S. Barker, secretary, has announced here. A request that the chamber to take this actio n was received from Mat thew Hale, of Wilmington, N. C., president of the South Atlantic Ports Association, who said the Boston port had petitioned the Interstate Com merce Commission to readjust the so as to give the Norther n ports an advantage over the Southern ports, an equalization of rates having been given by a decision three or four years ago. “It is essential from nur standpoint thaj all the cities of our four states, orth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, be represented at this hearing wheih was adjourned from Boston and will be held in Washington, D. C., about November 17 and 18,” Mr. Hale said i n his tet ter. “This is a matter of such imme diate and great importance that I am urging you herewith to take imme diate action toward having a repre sentative present at that time. Per sonal representation, which will show that our communities are really aroused, will have a very great ef fect. Representatives of the Middle West, we hope, will be present to express the sentiment of shippers of that section against closing the Southern ports, which would be the effect of the measure adopted.” NEWCOMER PASSES AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON Henry Freeman, fifty-eight years of age, a shoemaker by trade, and who has been her e only thre e weeks, died yesterday afternoon shortly aft er 1 o'clock from a complications of physical ailments. His death occur red a, 2310 Union street and the fu neral will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of his daugh ter, Mrs. Annie Freeman, 2406 Bar tow street at 3 o’clock, conducted by the Salvatio n Army and interment wil lbe held in Palmetto cemetery in charge of Undertaker J. D. Bald win. As stated, Mr. Freeman has lived in Brunswick only three weeks and .therefore > a known by few residents.