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a PAGES SECTION ONE Smith' Weekly Successor to Weekly Democrat and Florida Record. VOLUME XXI TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1924 NUMBER 40 CIRCUIT COURT WILL CONVENE NEXT MONDAY The tall term of the Leon circit Court wil couvene here Monday morning, Decemper 1. Many important cases are pending waitcourt action and the county jail is practically niedd with prisoners awaiting their destiny at this term of court. the cases. pending is Among the injunction suit against the State Live Stock Sanitary Board, enjoining the board from dipping certain cattle in this county.

The decision of this surt is more than local nature as the outcome will determine largely the future progress: of tick: eradication work in the State. Among the important criminal cases awaiting action of the court is that of Ben Cnaires who is charged with killing E. B. Manning several months -ago. The jury list for the court from whom will be selected the grand jury is composed of the following well known citizens of the county: Marvin A.

Collins, J. 0. Alligood, George E. Eubanks, Thomas A. Roberts, Luther C.

Kelly, T. R. Burney, Hunter M. Bannerman, Robert W. Levy, James C.

Chambers, John C. Anders, Alphonse Pichard, J. Ball, Calvin B. Grissett, D. M.

Lewis, Wallace Skipper, W. R. Fordham, Randolph Langston, T. H. Cromartie, B.

F. Rhodes, Thomas A. Yon, William A. Bass, John Karl Howard, Robert W. Pendleton, Walter: L.

Allen, Irvin Gates, Walter V. Carroll, Joseph Richards, Lewis G. Roberts, W. N. Keith, George W.

Alligood, H. T. Diehl, T. P. Barrineau, G.

K. Armes, stoutamire, and Moore, Thomas Hicks. fudge E. Love, of Quincy, judge of this, the Second Judicial Circuit, and Judge George W. Walker, of Tallahassee.

prosecuting attorney for the circuit will handle the affairs of the court assisted by the Clerk, Paul V. Lang. The new furniture for the court room has not yet arrived, but is hoped those in charge that it will be here In ample time to be installed for this term of court. new building and the court room will be used for this term of court, whether or the new furniture comes, according to the clerk. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TWO CALLS SUNDAY The fire department had twol calls Sunday afternoon and evening, About .4:30 in the afternoon fire threatened the McCrory's five and ten cent store.

Apparently some boys had started a fire in the back yard of this store and the back door was slightly damaged before the firemen arrived. No great damage was done, it was said. although things looked gloomy for a few minutes. About 7 o'clock in the evening fire on a roof. of a negro dwelling on West Jefferson street was discovered, The Aremen arrived in time to save the destruction of the house, although the roof was practically burner.

Chief Coe expressed appreciation for assistance rendered in checking these fires. He especially mentioned Bernard. U. Mugler and Fred R. Itten, who are hiking from New York to San Francisco, and were spending the week-end in Tallahassee.

GROWING FINE VEGETABLES IS. BUT LITTLE TROUBLE E. Crump of Wadesboro; brings to The Daily Democrat three ruta taga turnips' weighing 24 pounds, and a of fine egg plants. He says that there is practically no trouble in growing such vegetables in Leon ty, but before the farmers undertake it on an extensive scale, it will be necessary to, establish marketing bureau. Friends of Mrs.

J. A. Cheek- will he sorry to know that sne is quite sick with INAUGURATION PLANS UNDERWAY Col. T. J.

Appleyard, president" of the Chamber of Cmmerce, has appointed the following committees to take care of the ceremonies incident to the inauguraItion. The desire of everybody to make this the biggest and best celebration that has ever occurred. To that end, the chairmen of committees ar urged to function immediately, and get their associates to work with them at once. The following constitute the personnel of the committees: Arrangements--D. M.

Lowry, chairman; Irvin Gates, J. G. lum, C. M. Ausley, R.

A. Gray, A. P. McCaskill, Carl Mitchell, w. C.

Hodges. Finance- M. McIntosh, chairman; F. Clifton Moor, J. W.

Collins, George M. Lewis, C. L. Mizell, J. F.

McIntosh, L. A. MeCants, W. W. Wehunt, Sam Wahnish.

Transportation--W. J. Oven, cmairman; Greene S. Johnston, John W. Henderson, W.

E. Lewis, J. A. Edmondson, Aaron Levy, J. L.

Nisbet, W. R. Canova: Infrmation-B. A. Meginniss, chairman; Russell Mickler, J.

H. Pledger, M. C. Collins, J. Stuart Lewis, M.

W. Carter, J. A. MacIntosh, Grosvenor. Dawe, Milton A.

Smith, Mrs. B. J. Bond, Mrs. W.

P. Bevis, Mrs. Paul 8. Appleyard, Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb, Mrs.

Crosby Dawkins. Parade L. M. Lively, chairman; (James Messer, A. Yates, John A.

P. Brown, George E. Lewis, Messer, Theo. Proctor, L. R.

Spear, D. M. Lewis, R. M. Proctor, St.

C. NeNeill. Decoration--C. F. Pierson, chairman; John R.

Choate, C. E. Daffin, F. C. Elliot, Abe Greenberg, Bernard Byrd, Mrs.

Porter, Miss Juanita Forbes, Miss fella Crary Thompson a Culley, Miss Matro K. Johnston, Mrs. Lots Boone." Ball--W. A. Bass, ghairman; E.

MeNair, V. B. Winthrop, P. McDougall P. Wilson, W.

Blount Myers, J. C. Guerry, G. Parramore, J. Floyd Jones, J.

W. Collins, Jr. Reception--Fred T. chairman; Guyte P. McCond, A.

H. Williams, red H. Davis, George Lewis, G. H. Gwynn, R.

Palmer, George B. Perkins, Paul S. Appleyard, T. B. Byrd, W.

Moor, Edward Conradi, r. Stickler, G. T. Whitfield, Culley, G. W.

Rhodes, J. A. Ball, S. Mendelson. C.

E. Van Brunt, J. E. Perkins, B. J.

Bond, William Child, Thomas F. Turner, F. M. Brevard, C. H.

Parks, P. V. Lang, E. H. Alford, J.

K. Johnston, 1. C. Yaeger, Clemons, G. Davis, E.

B. Eppes, F. S. Hartsfield, T. J.

Appleyard, Sidney H. Diamond, L. D. Fain, T. J.

Hicks, J. G. Kellum, Mrs. FitzB. M.

Cates, Ralph tiramline, Mrs. gerald, Mrs. J. W. Collins, Mrs F.

B. Winthrop, Mrs. J. Frank Cochran, Mrs. H.

F. Palmer. Miss Sallie E. Blake. Marshals--F.

B. Winthrop, M. Lively, Theo. Proctor, L. M.

Ausley, O. G. Kendrick, C. M. Hobbs.

The success met with in the centennial celebration justifies us in predicting a much greater one for the inauguration ceremonies. MILL AND MACHINERY MEN INTERESTED The mill supply and machinery trade of this section will be intorested in the attention being given by the Turner Supply Company. of Mobile, (Alabama), tol its celebration of the company's nineteenth anniversary. This also marks the company's nineteenth ear of successful operation, and the end of its nineteenth year! ands the company's business and plant more than ten times as during its first few years 'n the field. The Turner Supply Company is well khown throughout Morida: Mr.

W. M. Baxter, who resides in Pensacola is the company's travelrepresentative in this section. He has been with the compang a good many years and is intimately acquainted with the trade and its requirements. A Firm of Specialists "Specialization" has been the watchword of the company since its start in November, 1905, and W.

Marshall Turner, president, at- BRITISH MOVE AGAINST DAVIS TO QUIT CABINET-LEWIS RECOMMENDED Washington, D. Nov. (By The Associated L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, of America, was recommended to President Coolidge today for Secretary of Labor by Judge Oscar: E. Bland, of the United States Court of Cus toms.

of Appeals at. Washington, Secretary Davis has advised the President that he desires to retire March 4th. MRS. HARDING LAND TO REST TODAY Marion, Ohio, Nov. 24.

-(By The Associated Press.) -This Ohio city which has known the heights of joy and sorrow since 1920, was prepared today for the last scene in the life of Mrs. Warren G. Harding, widow of the late Presi-(laid dent. Shortly, after 2 o'clock this afternoon Mr's, Harding's body was borne over the same route as that "traveled by the funeral cortege of the tWenty-ninth President of United States, and torest in the Marion cemetery. BROWARD SHOOTING YET A MYSTERY LITERARY CLUB FLOAT MOST ATTRACTIVE One of; the most beautiful and artistic floats shown in the recent centennial celebration was that of the Tallahassee Literary Club.

character and close as their subject "The Muses, The old myths tell us that the muses were the nine daughters off Zeus, and Mnemonyne Memory). Each presided over some particular department or art or science. Annually they' met around the altar of Zeus offering Inceuse to the king of the gods and there sang together of the beginning of the world and of the great deeds of men. These muses were represented by nine young ladies, daughters, of club members and their friends, in following white draperies with decorations and ambols in gold. Calliope, muse of epic poetry, with long scroll.

Miss Mary Maxwell Lowry, Thalia, of comedy, with mask and ivy wreath, Miss Margaret Ausley; Polyhymnia, of sacred poetry, shon in leaning on a long golden wand, Miss Mary Frances Chittenden; Clio, of history, seated, and helding a large scroll, Miss Mildred Game; Urania, of astronomy, with globe and short wand, Miss Lucille Reece; Uterpe, of music, with harp; Miss Isabel Gwynn; Melpomene, of tragedy, with mask and sword, Miss -Elizabeth radi: Terpsichore, of choral, dance and song, Miss Dorothy Salley: Erato, presiding at the altar, Miss Edna Williams. The club is the oldest in the city, having celebrated its twentyWith year of contrauous existence last spring. The courses of readling and study during these years have been widely varied. These interests were symbolized by the decorations around the base of the float, where a Roman. blue scarf was' caught into, graceful lines by oval Roman shields.

Upon these shields, symbols were done in gold decoration. the crossed swonds representing the year spent in war work; the lyre, the studies in music: the pallette, the courses Itin art. The open book, the torch and the lamp were used being familiar symbols of students of literature and history. On the whole, the float of The Muses was the of the 'most admired in Tuesdays parade and the members of the Literary Club are to be congratulated upon a beautiful idea enecessfully carried out. Columbias, Ohio, Nov.

The Associnted Press.) -After funeral services at her home here this afternoon, the body of Mrs. Lucile Daugherty, wife of the former Attornes General, Harry M. Daugherty, was to be taken to Washington Courthouse, Ohio, for burial. EGYPT LEVY BUYS LAKE BRADFORD PROPERTY R. W.

Levy has purchased the property at Lake Bradfond belonging to the country club and has also obtained title to other proparty there, Mr. Levy has managed this property for the country club for the past several years. He contemplates improving it during the winter months so that when the el season opens next spring he willing have practically an entirely new He will repair the bath houses, placing new. nooning, net walks. and make orner nocessary improvements at the bathing beach, and will also make other improvements for the benefit of the public which 80 freely patronizes Tallahassee's nearest bathbeaches.

OVERSUBSCRIBE LOAN IN 4 45 MINUTES New York, Nov. The Associated over subscription was announced today to the one hundred million French loan which was offered through J. P. Morgan and pany, when the books closed fortyminutes after opening. DANCING RESUMED DESPITE PROTEST New York, Nov.

The Associated Press.) -In defiance of Bishop Manning of the Protestant Episcopal church, of New York, dancing has been resumed at. St.I Marks in the Bouwrie. A. ritual service was held yesterday with American Indians in the war re dancing, singing and praying, while the organ played like tom. tom.

Rev. Guthrie, the rector, Mid, that while not trying to start a controversy again with Bishop Manning, he intended to follow the "dictates of my conscience." CREWS WRECKED SHIPS RESCUED Norfolk, Not. from two four masted schooners which were wrecked by a collision off Cape Hatteras Saturday, haveled been rescued and efforts ing made to get in communication with the City of Montgomery, steamer which was also damaged in the collision auring a storm. City of Montgomery Arrives -In Savannah Savannah, Nov. steamer, city of stontgomery, 'arlived at port here this morni: under "her own steam." COOLIDGE WRITES KINDLY OF THE SOUTH Washington, Nov.

Coolidge, in a letter addressed to Richard H. Edmonds, of the Manufacturers Record, made publie today, expressed his interest in: the south, and declared he looked for further advances in all sonthern enterprises 1n the next few years. "It is a pleasure," Mr. Coolidge wrote, "to avail myself of your invitation to express my interest. in behalf of the south.

That section has been signally fortunate, in recent years, despite that it has had to bear its share of the burdens that have come to the nation during and following the war. Its wonderful industrial development, the great progress it has made in utilizing its water power, and its impressive advance in the diversification of agriculture, have all wrought togetner for the firm establishment of the new era in the south. Whoever knows of that section's splendid resources in both natural endowment and the character of its citizenry, must be confident that it will continue the progress already entered upon. Took for a great further advance in all the interests of the south inthe next few years." Dr. F.

C. Moore is leaving today, Saturday 22nd, for New Orleans to attend the Southern cal Association. MANY HEAR NEW COLLEGE ORGAN Many enjoyed the organ recital at the College autorium. Sunday afternoon. when Ella Scobel Opperman, Dean of Musto, demon strated the new pipe organ which has been installed.

The performlance of this instrument under the direction of Miss Opperman was greatly enjoyed, as the program rendered included tones of lowest and sweetest muse to that of the lowdest. In the Echo Bells, by John Hyatt Brewer, bells could be heard ringing while other strains of music being listened to with rapt interest. The faculty of music will give a number of concerts during the winter. These concerts are arrang-, mostly for the college students, but arrangements have been made to accomodate the public to some ajextent, by providing seats in the The first one of these concerts will be here next week, December 3rd. For particulars enquire at Fain's Drug Store.

FURNACE MYSTERY YET UNSOLVED Columbus. Ohio, Nov. The Associated investigation- of the Bexley furnace mystery i in which the charred body of Mrs. Addie Sheatsley, the wife of Rev. C.

V. Sheatsley, was found, today entered into the second week. Prosecutor King declared himself pleased with the developments so far. MR. AND MRS.

TRUSHIN CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR WEDDING A' delightful event of the past week was a surprise party given, Thursday night by Mr. J. Trushin for his wife on their ninth wedding anniversary, at their new residence on South Copeland street. The house was beautifully decorated with white roses and late fall flowers; and delightful refreshments served by Mrs. Sam.

Mendelson and Mrs. B. Gelberg, who assisted the host in entertaining his guests. Mrs. Trushin was the recipient of many lovely gifts.

Refreshments tollowed by dancing until late hours. Among those present were Mrs. Morris. Fishier, sister of the honoree, visiting from Fernandina with her little daughter. Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Hendelson, Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Hendelson, and Mrs. B.

Gelbers, Mr. Leo. Gelberg, recently of Lake City, Mr. and Mes. Sam Robbins, Mrs.

R. Schattan, Miss Anne Friedman, Mx and Mrs. Take Messrs. Sam Lince land Morris Mendetson. tributes the exceptionally growth it has enjoyed to the fact, that it has held steadfastly to its policy of specializing strictly in Machinery and supplies for mills and factories, railways and ships.

Its remarkable growth is possibly test. illustrated by this comparison: During its mrst few years in business the company occupied the old building at 23 South Commerce street, Mobile, with total floor space of only 9,375 square feet: since that time, because of the Kel-enormous volume of business handied and because of the immense stocks it has been found advisable and, in fact, imperative to carry, it has been necessary to continually enlarge the company's facilities to the point where the floor space occupied by the company's main building at Commerce and St. Louis streets, along with its three Large warenouses runs to a total of 106,820 square feet. Organized for Real Service In line with its policy of specialization, every ran employed by the company is thoroughly trained in handling its special lines. A number '6r men now connected with the company have been in its emproy during the entire nineten years of its istence.

Therefore specially trained men of long experience handle every detail of booked. The organization has for years closely stucted the requirements of the trade and is thereby able to meet these in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. The business of the company comes from practically all of the Southern and Southeastern states, fits orders originating even so far Jaway a8. Texas, Louisiana, Tennand Geotata representatives cover Florida, Miasissippt and Atavama regularly, but the reason the company obtains ,80 much business from distant points is that is carries in its special lines goods not usually stocked by the majority of jobbers. Splendidly Located The main building of the Turner Supply Company is located on the tracks of the Louisville Nashville, Mobile, Ohio, and' Southern railroads, with switching arrangements with the Gulf, Mo-.

bile Northern. It 1s Just one block from the docks where ocean vessels, ships, river steamboats and the Warrior Barge Service are loaded. This is an exceptionally good location, facil'itating shipments" in all directions inland or seaward. Mr. Turner's chief aides in this organization are F.

I. Spaulidng, vice president, and C. A. I. Johnstone, secretary-treasurer, They have worked for years with Mr.

Turner on the idea that machinery and supplies can be handled in the most satisfactory manner by a concern which concentrates its Entire effort along these lines and is therefore not confused or at a loss through its men having a partial education in ma chinery and supplies, the successful handling of which requires skilled or technical men. Its lines are nationally known and of high grade, and cover the requirements of mills and factories of all kinds, as well as. of railways and ships. MEANEST THIEF STEALS ORPHAN BOYS PANTS Norfolk, Nov. to the matron of, the Turney home, for orphan boys, the man that gave his sofi a penny for going to bed and then took while the child slept, was a benevolent and charitable person compared with the thief that invaded the orphanage grounds.

last night. Sixteen little pairs of trousers that the Turney home laundress had hung on the clothes line over night were taken by a thief and 16. little boys. wept: as they gazed out on a cold and snowy world today. Police are looking for the heartless thief.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas left Tuesday for Tallahassee where they will reside in the future. We hate to have them leave us, but wish them success in their new -Crawfordville Breeze, Cairo, Egypt, Nov. Lord Allenby, British High Commissioner, at noon today, informed the Egyptian Premier, Zagloul Pasha, that instructions had been given for the British forces to occupy the Alexandria customs.

This is the first measure taken as the cousequence of Egypts non acceptdance of all of the British demands following the assassination of Sir Leo Stack, Sindar: Egyption, Cabinet Resigned Today Cairo, Egypt, Nov. The Egyptian cabinet, headed by Zabloul Pasha, tendered its tion today to King Fuad, who accepted it. The king, summoned Kiwar Pasha, president of the senate, who has consented to form a new cabinet. Crisis Eased by Pasha Resignation London, Nor. (By.

The Associated Press.) -That the Egyp tain crisis, has been greatly eased by the resignation of Ziaglout Pasha Is the view which is derstood to have prevailed after an hour and halt session of the cabinet which was called today noon to consider the Cryptain reply to the British demands. dispatch from Cairo this afternoon says that the evacuation of the Sudan by the Egptain army has begun. Geneva, Nor. 24- (By The Associated Press.) The question whether or not the Anglo tain differences will eventually: find their way before the League of Nations da causing considerable interest and speculation here today, Tuder the covenant any member. has the right to subject it to the attention of the League which meets earry in December in Rome, it 1.

deems the question threatens the maintenance of peace. Orlando, Nov. (By The Associated Press.) -Further testimony promising sensations will be heard by the coroner's jury this afternoon when a verdict is expected in the slaying of N. B. Broward, a nephew of former Governor.

Browara, in the home of Etal Cady, last Friday, night. Mrs. Cady who was, wounded ported to her resting easily todays Cadu who us herd the de county fail, continued to maintain his apparently dared silence as to the cause of the tragedy, The guests at the party given at the Cady home precedling shooting declare that up to. the time of their departure there was no sign of trouble between Cady and Broward. THE MARKET (BY ASSOCIATED PRESS) WHEAT Chicago, Nov.

The Press.) -Wheat for December to 1554; May 1 to CORN Corn, May to OATS May, 59 to COTTON New Orleans. Nov. 24.36; January 24.37: FORMER TREASURER DIED TODAY Cazenovia, New York, Nov. 24. -(By The Associated Press.) Charles Stebbins.

Fairchild, secretary of the treasury under Presidept Cleveland, died suddenly at his. home here today. EARTH SHOCK FELT IN Tokio, Nov. The 'Associated Press.) ---A severe earthquake of four minutes. duration rocked the Lake Biwa region including the cities of Kioto and Nagoya at 8 o'clock this mornling.

No serious damage was done. COSTA RICA EX PRESIDENT DEAD San Joes, Nos. The Associated Press.) -Dr. Carlos Duran, former president. of Costal Rica, died yesterday.

CHRISTIAN UNION TO MEET NEXT IN MIAMI Miami, Nov. (By The Assocated Press.) -Miami was chosen, today for the 1925 vention of the Florida Christian Endeavor union of the Miami Itrict. Cordial interest centers in the marriage of Miss Katie Melaurin and Mr. Henry Vivian Matthews, which took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Metho dist parsonage in Quincy, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.

J. A. McLaurin, of this city, and she is a lovely young woman. possessing a winning personality which has endeared ner to a wide circle of friends here and elsewhere: For the past several months she has been associated. with Mae's Shop.

where she has made many business friends. She was married in beautiful tan ensemble dress, with brown hat and accessories to match. Mr. Matthews is popular young businessman, holding responisble position with the local postoffice. He has host of friends who will extend congratulations and best wishes.

MRS. GRACE BURIED HERE SUNDAY Funeral services. of -Mrs. E. S.

Grace, who died at her home in Ocala Friday night, were Trinity Methodist church afternoon by Rev. J. 0. Grogan, pastor. Mrs.

Grace as formerly Miss Fannie Alford and lived in Tallahassee. She was aunt of E. H. and J. R.

Alford; two young business men of Tallabassee. She leaves a husband, Mr. E. 8. Grace, and tour children, all of cala to mourn her less.

Following the funeral services at the church the remians were laid to rest in the family lot in the Episcopal cemetery. pall bearers were B. Whitfield, 0, C. Van Brunt, J. W.

Collins, George W. Saxon A. Williams, and George B. Perkins (GOVERNORS STOP AT FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce, Nov. 90 The Governors of itle United States who are touring Florida stopped here briefly this morning being met by a large delegation business men and the school chitcon-dren and, given a warm welcome Short talks were made.by Gore dis-ernor Hardee ant Governor Far of Hawaii..