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PHYSICIANS CONTINUE
TO DEFER OPERATION
Fear Effcc, of Surgical Treat
ment in Patients Weak
cncd Condition.
Sc KNIFE AS LAST RESORT
Worn Ont by Long Vigil, President
Seeks He'd Enri,. In Hopeful
Frume.
tBy United News.l

wASHINGTON. Sept ll.-Immedi-
ate surgical relief for Mrs. Harding
has been averted. according to her
physicians. and the danger OF alb
solute stoppage OF the Kidneys ap-
parently has been eliminated.
Mrs. Hardins's condition has i'm
proved to the point" DIR. c. E. Saw
yer. the family physician. announced
late Monday. where we do not fee!
We could consistently further en-
danger her by a surgic ical operation 1T
the present time"
DIR. Mayo Remains In Washington.
DR.. Mayo. however. will remain in
Washington at least until Tuesday.
when n further consultation will de-
termine whether he returns immedi-
ately thereafter to Rochester. Mnn.
The crisis. however. 1t was empha-
sized. has not yet passed.
The change noted in the condition
OF the nations first lady was such as
to greatly relax the tension prevail
ing about tho White House over Sum
day, and near-despair has given ny
to a distinct hope for her recovery.
Perhaps no greater evidence OF this
change was shown than in the faces
and manner OF the attending physi-
clans when they left the executive
mansion in n group Monday after
noon and posed for photographers.
Preside ent's Countcnnnce brighter.
1t was reflected also in brighter
countenance on the President when.
for the first time since Mrs. Hard
ing became critically ILL., he walked
for two hours In the White House
yard with Will Hays and discussed
many things.
The strain somewhat relieved. the
doctors-Mayo. the senior and junior
Sawycrs. Boone and George I. Hard
ing. Jr.-informally discussed Airs
EIardnG's case through its most
critical periods and up 10 date.
Grouped before the photographers,
they represented. as DIR. Sawyer eN-
planned. selection from different
fields In the medical profession. eaci,
with special knowledge OF the
disease he had been called upon IA
combat. pr. Sawyer spoke first.
DnnErr Of StoppHge ELIMINATED.
while | could not say that the
crisis has passed" he said, the
danger OF absolute stoppage OF the
functioninG OF the kidneys apparently
has been eliminated. Mrs. Harding's
condition has improved to a point
1C-.-, I,,,,--I - - 70 - - :. 80
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HUGHES TO LEAVE
RIO TODAY FOR HOME
LRy Associated rress.l

RIO JANEIRO. Sept. ll.-Secretary
Of State Hughes has delayed his de-
parture for the United States until
tomorrow afternoon in order TO ac-
cept an invitation TO address the
Brazilian Lawyers Institute. He
had planned TO sail In the morning.
In the return for the hospitality OF
the Rrazilians. Mr. Hughes today
viii entertain high government OFF,
cials and members OF other foreign
missions to the centennial at lunch
con on board the L. S. S. Maryland.
on which he is to make the return
voyage. Tonight he will attend a re-
ccption at the Belgium legation
given by Bersomaster Max. OF Brus-
sells, the special Belgium ambassador
to the centennial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
ALLIES TELL TURKS
KEEP HANDS OFF
C0NSTANT|NOPLE
Powers Will Intervene to
Prevent Capture by
Nationalists.
MOSLEM OUTBREAKS
ARE BEGUN IN CITY
British Mediterranean Fleet
Concentrates for Emcr.
gency Action.
FEAR ANTICHRIsTIAN UPRISING;
kemni Pnsha Issuc. Order. for Pro.
lection Of Lives Of Nom
MOSLEM OUTBREAKS
ARE BEGUN IN CITY
FEAR ANTICHRIsTIAN UPRISING
hemni Pnsha Issuc. Order. for Pro
lection of Lives nf Nom
rombntnnts.
By ftniph II. Turner.

United News STAFF Correspondent.
LONDON. sept. 1.-THE allies have
III erect notified the Turkish Ma
''"haIist government that they will
intervene II the Turks attempt 10
reoccupy Constantinople.
This warning note followed rcn.
orally expressed fears that the KEN
a!ist troops. spurred by the ami.
hiiation OF the Greek army. would
next move TO recover Constantinople.
which vas taken from the Turks and
neu'ralizcd by the allies after tho
World War.
The British French and Italian
nigh commissioners at Constant
NOBLE. acting under instructions from
their respective governments. have
made vigorous representations TO the
kemalist envoy there. warning him
mat the allies will not ,olera,. any
violation OF the neutral zonc. This
is tantanount TO notification that
me allies stand ready to intervene.
British Fleet Concentrated.
Practically the whole Of the Br;t.
ish Mediterranean feet is concen-
trat"d in Near Eastern waters
zones ready for instant action.
British and American naval Off,
GERS at Smyrna are cooperating In
the work of evacuating the city Of
foreign refugees. The Imminent food
shortage threatens to endanger tho
throngs OF incoming native refugees
Fears OF general antichristian
uprising were Increased with the
disorders in Constantinoplc today
when Turkish acltators went into
the European quarter OF the city and
attacked shops owned by Christians
smashing windows with stones and
revolver shots. Many French and
British shops were also attacked.
Police were powerlcSs 10 ducu the
disturbers and several were Killed
before the disorders died down.
F-nr General Uprising Coming.
Many fear that these outbreaks
prcsaSe a general Turkish uprising
against tho Christians Anxiety alec
increased with kemal Pasha's pro.
test TO the league OF nations against
alleged Greek outrages and warning
that he would not be responsible for
tho actions of his troops This was
taken TO indicate the possibility OF
retaliatory measures.
The league council replied to KEN
ais protest, declaring that even IL
the Greeks indulge in ma ssacres. that
does not Justify reprisaIs The Turks
were notified that the league expects
them to abide by the rules of civilized
warfare.
Diplomatic exchanges have bcen
started between British. French and
Italian representatives. and formal
meeting may be held this week to
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VIRGINIA GROCERS
HEAR ABLE TALKS
Out.of-Town Speakers Adj
dress Opening Session of
Annual Convention.
WELCOMED BY AINSLIE
Retailers Holding Annua |
Meet at Murphy y's-Illncss
Keeps President Away.

Members OF tho Virginia Retail
Groccrs' Association, in the opening
session of the fourth annual con-
vention held In the annex parlors
OF Murphy's Hotel yesterday. heard
addresses by Henry Lohman. sccre-
tary OF the Brooklyn Retail Grocers'
Association; John A. Green. Of Clcve-
land, Ohio; Charles W. Myers. nd-
vcrtistng manager for Morris X
Co. Chicago. and heard the annual
report of Secretary W. p. McBain,
OF Norfolk. and an address OF vel
come by Mayor George Ainslc.
Beginning at 73o o'clock last night.
the annual banquet was held in Muir
phys Hotel mczzaniue dining-room.
At which time ]. II. McI.aurin, OF
jacksonville, Fla. president OF the
National Wholesale Grocers Asso-
citation. was the principal speaker.
Dancing followed and continued until
midnight
Mayor Ainslie. in his address OF
welcome, said It was always pleas
ure for him. as chief executive OF tho
city, to welcome the people from
other sections OF the State. He said
that the lack OF friendship and CO.
operation on the part OF the people
is choking the progress of the State.
aud he appealed for the eliminat ton
OF jcalousics. prcjudiccs and fancied
wrongs. lie also raped the Vir-
sinia roads like the Richmonders had
TO travel over on Saturday last in
order TO become better acquainted
with the people OF the Tappahannock
section.
President III; I nnhIc to Attend.
The $50 members present regretted
that President II. l.. Andrews was
detained at his home in Portsmouth.
being threatened with an attack of
appendicitis.
Secretary McBain. In his annual re-
port. urged legislation TO equalize
the State license laws. and charged
that peddlcrs throughout the State
were not compelled to pay any
license fee. He said the jobbers ex-
tended too much credit. and that the
retailer maintained too wide credits
on a small margin OF pIofit and these
extended credits were the cause OF
so many business failures In that
limo OF business.
Buying goods at the lowest pos
sible market price is not all there
is to buying" said Henry Lohman.
secretary of the Brooklyn Retail
Grocers' Association, in addressin in &
the association. "A close study OF
your nciEhbnrhood. your customers
whims and moods. the character and
quality OF goods they prefer. most
aeasonablc articles. and a critical
watch on the quick sellers and the
slow movers counts fUr success" he
ai.
Mr. I.ohmau added that repeated
discussion with your customers in
reference to values and the diifercn,
commodities as Ia their consumption
will better enable you IL judge when
CONTINUED on Page 10. Col. 2)
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l8 NEGROES DROWN
IN A GEORGIA RIVER
IBy Associated Press. !

fiOMERNILLE, GA, Sept. IL
Eighteen negroes who were on their
way from this town to baseball
game at AXson. Ga. in Atkinson
County. about twenty miles away,
lost their lives today when an auto
mobile truck in which they were
riding. crashed through the bridge
over the Satilla River.
The driver of the truck was hurled
backward with such force as to
break his neck Those in the truck
were packed in so closely that they
had no chance to escape.
Fourteen bodies had been rccov-
cred tonight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
Enlarge Williamson Jni,.

MARION. Ii.l.. Sept. ii.--William-
son Co,nty's Jail has been return
shed and an entire tier OF cells re-
modelled Ia house the miners indicted
by the grand jury In connection with
the Herrin massacre. Fourteen of
the thirty-eight thus far indicted
for murder are confined in Jail here.
while six OF the twenty-one indicted
IN charges OF conspiracy to kin and
rlo,ins have been released on bond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
IRISH REPUBLICANS
TRY TO WRECK TRAIN
10y Associated rress.I

railway track at CresslouSh. County
Donegal. was destroyed yesterday
lust before a train was due carry
ing 40 eXcursionists from London
derry. among them many women and
children. The trackman gave warn
ing in time. however. and the train
was stopped, averting a disaster. He
said no had been threatened against
giving the warning by the party
which carried out the destruction.
whose members. he declared. were
Republicans,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
"a HURT AS TRUCK
SKlDS AND ONERTURNS
IRy Associatcd rrcss.

CLEVELAND, Sept. ll.-Twcnty-
four persons, fourteen OF whom are
children. were injured late today
when light truck used as pas.
senger bus sklddcd and overturned
On Chardon Road Hill. east Of here.
Nine Of the injured were taken to
a hospital in critical condition. The
party was returning from picnic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
Schoolbo!y Tardy;
Had Date With Wife
IRy Associated press.l

NEW YORK, Sept. li.--Tom
Sawyer or any other Mark Twain
schoolboy never dared an excuse
like that which came over the
telephone TO Principal Latin. OF
the Westside Continuation school.
at it's opening today.
II won't be down until late to-
day" stammered a youthful voice.
I'm sorry. principal"
What's the trouble now?"
"Ive got to do down To tho
train TO meet my wife" was the
reply.
Investigation showed the eX-
cusc TO be legitimate. The school
is for boys and girls under II who
work part time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
Ford Bans All Liquor
to His 10000 Employees
IBy Associated press.l

DETROIT. Sept. 1.-The 10000
mon employed by the Ford Motor
Company here were under orders
from Henry Ford today to leave
all forms OF liquor. wine and beer
alone at all times under penalty
OF losing their jobs.
Asserting that drinking among
certain of his employees recently
had been the cause OF accidents
in the Ford plants. the manufac-
turer issued statement declar-
ing that any OF his workmen
whose breaths sinclled OF liquor.
who were found 10 be carrying
liquor or who were known to
have IL in their homes would he
dismissed at once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
FINE AND JAIL FOR
POISON PEN WRITER'S
senate Bill Provides Punishment for
Misuse Of Malls for Threaten
Ing Epthtles.
GBy Associated Press. ]

7 bE NhbOCIH0tU TTCSS.J
WASHI NGTON, Sept. ll.--Persons
sending letters through the mails.
threatening bodily harm or injury
10 the property of the recipient.
would be fined $4,000 and imprisoned
for two years under bill by Sena :
tor New. Republican. Indiana. re-
ported favorably today by the SEN
ate judiciary Committee. Senator
New said his bill was inspired by
i:lack Hand and other threatening
letters sent to officials and private
individuals in large numbers, es-
pecially during and since the war.
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JUDGE DECLINES TO
DISMISS PETITION
Government Wins First Blood
in Initial Clash at
Chicago.
EEK MULTIPLICATION To
Labor Lenders Counsel WIN Argue
for Changes In Documents
DrRstIc PrU1Isions.
lHy Ae.ociatcd pres,l

CHICAGO Sept. II.-Thc ,cmpor-
ar! restraining order grhntcd the
-"v"rnmcnt September against the
strltins railroad shop crafts and
'ncir leaders tonight was continued
n effect FOR no, To exceed ten days
The original order would have cx-
pir"d aj midnight,
Federal Judg" James H. Wiikersnn
ordered the continuance on the gov
'rnrntn''- motion at the close Of III.
nrs, day hearing Oh the petition
Of Attormcy General Daugherty for
q permancm, injunction to replace
II Tho continuance the court .tip-
uiatcd. will terminate on the de-
ciFipu Iu tia. Injunction hearing
Argue for MudIncntion
\s "a result of the continuance the
Injunction uc,u:iug viii be halted
tomorrow morning while attorn.vs
for q. VI jewell president. and John
SCOTT. ccrctary-treusur.r. Of the
Federated shop Crafts. argue for a
mobilization Of a. penalties. Donald
u. Kicubcrg. representing tho strike
leaders, served notice on counsel for
the government that he would move
some notifications when court con-
Nents tomorrow.
Jewell and Scott were the only
two ~ the more than 2iO strike
leaders aud 3oO.OoO strikers affected
; by the restraining order represented
In court hy counsel today.
Lose Eirsr Round.
They lost tho nrst battle when
: tic court denied their motion that
N. governments petition be dis
missed arl not prepared AT this
,I,n. To ts.lJ. ,h,, tho buI ,.Is ,o
"a, -, .r cr,u,Is ,,- ro,,., t,,,
u.iii, 80,
''''' ''N'~'""' !" th' SO
i'''"'- H"H'ra' !" proceed. with the
lihScni:i i"n uf the governments
''Ee
." ~"'''"' '"' 'o't'"u
'"' restraining "rd"r' now
ti. 'h" court pointed out the df.
ference between tuc charges OF AN
ltNtui combination" and lawful
combination, tu DO unlawful acts -
ard Indicated TIM, ~ IN. defep,. ON
xnnu rl, ,h..,.,,o- q ,.., :,
~, ,;,, ne.
''e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
NEWBERRY BIG ISSUE
For MICHIGAN
IRy Associated prcss,

tRy Associated Prcss.l
DETROIT, Sept. il.--Michigan
voters, who four years ago uomi-
mated and elected Truman II. New
berry To the United States Senate,
thereby setting the stage for what
developed into controversy that has
had its echo in a score or more of
State elections since that time. to-
morrow will register their opinions
of the Newberry issue.
Although Senator Newbcrry is not
candidate at tomorrow's biennial
from his election is as sharply
drawn "a though he himself had
placed his fate in the hands Of the
electors. because his colleague in
tho Senate. charles L.. Townsend. is
4 candidate for tho Republican sena-
toriai nomination and has been
Obliged to defend himself because he
supported Ncwhcrry in tho Senate.
Senator Townscnd's opponents for
the Republican senatorial nomination
are Congressman Patrick II. Kelley.
OF Lansing: Major John q. Emery.
OF Grand Rapids. former national
commander Of the American Legion.
and Herbert F. Baker. OF Weadock.
CheboyRen County. State Senator.
Senator Townsend points to his
ieadershlp In behalf OF tho move
ment TO bring about n Great Lakes
st. Lawrence waterway as one OF his
achievements. With respect to his
support OF the Newbcrry matter Sem
ator Townsend has declared too
much money may have been spent to
nominate and elect Senator Ncwbcr-
(Continued on Page 2. Col IL
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BAXTER, REPUBLICAN,.
WINNING FOR GOVERNOR
Second Congressional Distric,
Fight Close, Democrat
Running Strong.
FRANCE AHEAD IN MARYLAND
Republican Primnr, Figures n. Yet
Indefinite, With senator
SIM In Lend.
BY Associated Press

PORTLAND, ME-. Sept ll.-Sharp
cutting down OF the Republican vote
from that cast in 1920 was shown
in returns from more than one-third
of the State in tOdays election The
Democratic vote was holding close
to tina, cas-, in the election two
years ago
Senator Frederick Hale. Republi-
can. was leading Oakley c. Curtis
Democrat, by 1900 votes in the re-
turns from 253 election precincts out
of 635 in tho State. representing go
cities and towns out OF $50. These
precincts gave Hale. 3o.37o: Curtis
1882
Isnxtcr Leads for Governor.
Governor Percival +. Baxter. Re.
publican. was leading William r.
Pattangall Democrat. by slightly
larger margin in the same precincts
the vote being: Baxter. 3l.6aa: Pat.
tangall. 1919. The same precinct,
in 1920 gave for Governor: Parkhurt
Republican. 1891: McIntire, Demo
crat. l?.06I.
congressman Carroll L. Eeedy
Wallace II. White. Jr.. John T.. Nell
son and Ira G. Jersey. all Rcpubli.
cans. were leading in the early re.
turns. hut a close contest was indi.
cated In the second district. In thI,
district Congressman White had :
lead OF 1854 over Bertrand q. McIn.
tire. Democrat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-12
MINERS CELEBRATE
RETURN TO WORK
Men and Families Hold JOY
Gus Parades and Mass
Meetings.
SAY FIRST DAY IS HARD
Two-Thirds Of Number Nor
mally Employed Back
on Job.
fBy United News.l


WILKES BARRE. PA. Sept. IL
held mass-meetings and paradce
Monday night in celebration OF their
return TO work. after l63 days of
suspension.
Homcly. bu; dramatic scenes were
enacted ar the whistles blew end
Ing the FIRST days work under the
new contract. Mothers. wives and
sweethcar,s rushed to the c"llicries
and az the men came up. muddy and
dirty. embraced and kissed them.
Men who had descended into the
mines with clean clothes and white
faces came up beErimed and muddy
to tho waist from working in bad
chambers. Many confessed that tho
strain OF their muscles, after their
long idleness, was extremely weary
Ing, but this did not kcer them from
whistlinE and singing and elapp'nG
each other on the backs as they
trudgcd homeward
Hard at First.
The scene at tho Avondale collicry.
where tho greatest disaster In the
l25 lives was typical. The men
climbed out or the cages black and
oozy with sooty clay, smiling, though
tagged
IT'S hard at FIRST, hut we'll soon
get back into form" was their senti-
ment.
Only iOo.ooo Of the 10000 men
normally employed in the hard coal
regions returned To work Monday.
duo to tho fact that many of the
strikers either accepted other jobs
during tho suspension ar returned
TO their former homes in Europe.
and that some of the mines were re-
Eardcd as too dangerous for immc-
d!ate opening.
1.oO0.OHO Tons This Week.
It was estimated by operators that
only 100000 tons OF coal will ne
mined this week. and that It will
be late in October before the full
capacity Of 100000 tons will he
reached.
Few breakers worked Monday, but
many small boys were on hand for
jobs picking out slate. Practically
all the breakers were reported
ready to start work Tuesday. when
il was hoped that the first shipments
OF coal to market would he made.
Thousands Of mules. which had
been above ground since last April.
many Of them totally blind from
wears spent in darkness. were low
cred. fat and sleek in appearance.
into the mine shafts. They had been
freshly shqd by blacksmiths work
ing overtime as soon as the mine
peace negotiations became definite.
Railroad officials announced they
have enough ears on hand to care
for production. They are planning
an embargo on freight in order that
coal may be shipped speedily TO
Eastern cities that are badly in need
of fuel
Within the anthracite region there
will he rationinE 10 local consumers.
to keep them from filling their bins
while the remainder OF the country
shivers.
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SEES EAST EUROPE
MENACE IN TURKEY
Morgcnthau Warns America
of Snoldcring Fire in
the Balkans.
NOW is TIME TO ACT
Former Ambassador Thinks
kemalis,s May Ally With
Russian Soviet.
NOW is TIME TO ACT
BY Ralph n. Turner,

United News stan Correspondent.
LONDON. Sept, ll.-Amcrica
should send strong man TO the
Near East TO quench tho smoldering
Nres in tho Balkans. which threaten
t" burst into flame again with the
sweeping victory OF the Turks. Hen
ry Morgcn,hau. former American
ambassador to Turkey. declared In all
exclusive interview with the United
News.
He fears that tho Turks Will be-
come 60 intoxicated with their sue
cesses that rhey will next try TO
rccap'ure ConstantInople. and then
possibly march on Athens in an at.
tempt 10 conquer Greece and restore
the old empire of Hyzan,ium. unless
peace can be effected through the
good Offices OF the United States.
sueEcsts Intervention.
Friendly Intervention by a lead
ing American Of impartial viewpoint
would. in Morgenthau's opinion. tend
10 reconcile Anglo French differ
cnccs in the Near Eas, and result In
"heckinS tho rise of "a now Turkey.
H." also expressed fear Of possible
allianc" between the Russian Soviets
and tho Turks
The whole Near East problem has
been reopened in an extremely crit
zeal way" MorGcnthau told the
United News. The Turks will now
seek TO re-estabiish their old posi-
tion and regain Cons,antinople and
Thrace. Now is the time for the all
Continued oil Page .. Col. Z,
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LIght Frost. neported AM Ioun

DEs MONIES. IOWA. Sept. H.
Light frosts occurred in many parts
OF Iowa last night. according to the
Weather Bureau
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The Weather

showers. followed by clearing. to
dayt coolert tomorrow fair
md cool.
tFor full weather reports aeo Paro So
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CONTINUED on Page .. Col. s.
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suERcsts Intervention.

Continued oil Page .. Col. ~
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-11-28
University Student Gives Blood
to Save Life of Stricken Mothse;;;;
Herosm Of Son Helps Woman to Recover q. ..,sw ''''
Received When Younger Son Was XIV
Football Scrimmage.

"I'll give the blood" Eugene said.
IIurriedly the youth was taken 10 a
room. dressed for the. operation and
led TO the operating room, where his
mother was sobbing hysterically.
Eugene was placed on one table. his
mother on another directly beside
him.
Takes Three Minutes.
The sons artery was cauterized. A
hyperdermic needle filed with n local
anaesthetic was. shot into his arm. A
sharp knife severed vein. the sur
geons caught the vein, connected II
with tube and a quart Of blood
spurted into vessel connected with
the tube.
As quickly like operation was per.
formed on the mother and the warm,
rich blood OF her son flowed slowly
into her veins. The entire operation
surgeons.
In another minute color began TO
food the pallid face Of the mother
and her delirium ceased.
She'll get better, Doc, won't she?"
the boy asked.
The surgeons nodded their heads.
Nurses wheeled the boy TO room,
where he remained for is hours, suf-
fcient time to recover strength to re.
turn to his studies.
ANY boy would do as much for his
mother" Eugene said today.