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Evening star., 1924-09-02
From the $50 Edition of Yesterdays Star.
LIEUT.. GEN. YOUNG
|. CLAIMED BY DEATH
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HELENA. Mont, September .
Lieut.. Gen. S. 3. NJ. Young retired,
died at his home here early yesterday
following an attack of bronchial
pneumonia.
Lieut.. Gen. Samuel Baldwin Marks
Young was the son Of Capt. John Young,
Jr., and Hannah Scott Young. He was
born in Pittsburgh January 9, 1870. and
was educated at Jefferson College, Ca
nonsburg, Pa. At the age of 81 he mar
ried Margaret McFadden Of Pitts
burgh, while he was a private Of Com
pany X, 18th Pennsylvania Infantry.
He was commissioned captain of the
4th Pennsylvania Cavalry in September,
1861. and within a year he was COM
missioned a major.
Rising rapidly during the Civil War,
he went up the line. until in 1865 he
was breveted a brigadier general.
At the close of the Civil War he was
honorably mustered out, but he was SO
attached to military life and discipline
that he re-entered the Army service in
the Spring OF 1866 as a second lieu
tenant Of infantry. His rise in the reg
ular Army again was rapid. and he be-
came captain Of cavalry within a few
months, attaining a commission as ma
jor in 1883. When the Spanish-Ameri
can War opened he was commissioned
brlgadier general OF volunteers, and
at its close was appointed in the reg
ular Army in the same rank.
In 1903. the rank of lieutenant gen.
eral in command of the United
States Army was conferred upon him,
ani week later he was named chief
of staff to President Roosevelt. He
was tired a year Liter.
Gen. Young's service record is filled
with abundant evidence Of his gal
lantry and bravery on field of battle
and under fire. He was cited as far
back as March ., 1867. for gallant
and meritorious services in action at
Sulphur Springs. Va, October l2,
1863 And the same applies for his
activities a. Amelia Spring, Va, in
April, 1865: in the battle of Sailors
Creek. in the same month, and during
the campaign which terminated with
the surrender of the army of Gen.
Robert f. Lee.
Head of Soldiers Home.
He went with the flag to far cor
ners of the earth. The years 1899 to
1901 found him in the Philippine
Islands, during the tense situation
existing there after their transfer to
tHe CnlteQ states Dy spain. He was
commandant of the cavalry and in
fantry advance disintegrating Agui-
naldo's army in northern Luzon, the
Philippines, and Immediately there
after he was made military governor
of that province.
He came to Washington in 1902 and
was made president of the War Col
lege here.
During the events following the
mutiny of a regiment of colored SOL
diers at Brownsville. Tex, he was
made president Of the court Of in
quiry. From 1909 until 1917 Gen.
Young was commandant Of the United
States Soldiers Home, and since that
time had maintained a residence in
this city. He was conImander-in-
chief of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States in
1915.
Funeral services will be held at 10
o'clock Saturday morning at the
Church of the Covenant, it was stated
here today by friends Of Gen. Young.
Interment will be held later the same
day at Arlington.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
D. c. TAXI DRIVER
FO|LS GIRL BANDIT
Routs 19-Year-0Id and Two
Male Companions-Cap-
lures Two of Group.

Minnie Wilcox of Baltimore, 1s,
bobbed- haired and pretty, made an
unsuccessful attempt to engineer a
hold-up with an unloaded revolver on
the Fort Humphrey road last night,
but the intended victim, John H.
Fisher, hacker of 1850 Eleventh street,
refused to scare and the girl today Is
In Jail at Fairfax, Va, awaiting action
OF the grand jury, charged with as
sault with intent to murder
With her is Edward Hansborough
of Baltimore, her fiance, likewise
charged, the pair having been taken
prisoner by Fisher, who, although
sjugged by one of his passengers.
Grew his own revolver, and held them
until a passing motorist came to his
assistance.
Girl Assumes Blame.
Inc. girls story that she directed
the anair is denied by Hansborough.
He accuses George Wilcox, %, her
brother. who escaped when Fisher
launched his counter attack. Hans
borough adds that it was Wilcox who
struck the driver. but the sister
shoulders the blame for this also.
The Wilcox girl was employed in
the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing here four years. leaving two
weeks ago, she says, when the fam
lily moved to Baltimore.
Hard up for cash." as she ex-
presses it. she decided on an incur
sion into the field of banditry and
1t is declared, brought the brother
and sweetheart into her plans.
Captures Two of Group.
The trio engaged Fisher here last
night and were riding along the
Virginia road when the driver felt
a singing blow in the back of the
head. For a second Fisher was
dazed. but, quickly realizing the sit
uation. jumped at his assailants. OBJ
tanned the weapon. then with his
own revolver cowed Hansborough
and the girl. In the scuff1e the other
youth made his getaway
A passing motorist helped Fisher
get the pair to Alexandria, where
they were lodged overnight They
pleaded guilty at the hearing be-
fore Justice Frank W. Troth, at Pull
mans store, Fairfax County, this
morning
The girl admitted that she bunsled
her first job adding that she
would have staged the attempt nearer
nome had she had a gun that would
shoot.
Evening star., 1924-09-02

said because the latter had called
him to account the previous morning
for making too much noise when he
closed a bread box in front of a store
Mateer declares the car was no,
speeding when he saw the policeman
on the rear Of it. but II did pick ul
speed as it went south on North Capt.
tol street.
Policeman Terrell of No. s precinct
on duty near North Capitol and X
streets. walking east in the direction
of a patrol box at First street east
heard the noise Of the speeding cal
and saw it pass X st.
A few seconds later he heard the
reports of the pistol shots and ther
saw the car going north on Firs,
street northeast. 1t was too far away
for him to tell the color of its occu-
pants.
One loaded shell remained in Lei
singers pistol. He may have retain
ed that last cartridge for emergency
use in event of having to defend him
self. detectives stated, or he may have
thought his supply of ammunition
was exhausted.
Three ArreAted Yesterday.
Three colored men in a weather
SCARED automobile were arrested yes
terday afternoon by police of the
twelfth precinct for questioning. II
developed that there was a dead num-
ber on the car and that the driver
was without a drivers permit. The
men were held for traffic law viola
tions in addition to being held for
questioning.
Funeral Held Yesterday.
Funeral services for the murd cred
policeman were held yesterday at the
home. 1841 Monroe street northeast
Rev. Charles E. Fultz, pastor Of the
United Brethren Church, officiating
Officials of the Police Department
friends and members of the family
attended the ceremony, which was
brief.
The casket was borne by associates
of the slain policeman at the second
precinct station, followed by group OF
police officials. including Inspector
Charles f. Evans. acting chief OF
police: Inspector Henry G. Pratt. as
sistant superintendent; Inspector
William S. Shelby, Capt. c. T. Peck
of the second precinct. Lieut. Michael
Ready of the second precinct and
Lieut. ]. E. Wilson OF police head
quarters
The blind widow was supported on
the arms Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Magruder. Interment was In
Glenwood Cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
PLANS UNDER WAY
FOR SCHOOL YEAR
Return Of Supt. BalIou Signal
for Inaugurating Reor-
ganization Program.

With the return Of Supt Of Schools
Frank w. Ballou and a majority OF
his supervisory and administrative
staff, the annual reorganization OF
the public school system was started
today preparatory to the beginning
OF the new school term, on September
22
DIR. Ballou spent the first day at
mis- desk following a two weeks
vacation at Belgrade Lakes. Me.
greeting the returning school off,
clals and holding brief conferences
with members Of the Board of Educa.
ton. A number OF other meetings
will be held before the opening OF
schools, at which plans for the new
scholastic year will be discussed.
Board Meeting Tomorrow.
The school board will hold it's first
meeting since the adjournment in July
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Numerous changes in personnel recon-
mended by the officials will be acted
upon. These include the appointment
transfer and reinstatement of teachers
among the new teachers to be ap-
pointed are the June graduates of the
normal schools. Positions in the schools
VIII be given to virtually all Of them, il
is understood
Robert l.. Haycock, assistant slperin-
tendent OF schools, pointed out that the
number of teachers applying for rein
statement is quite large this year, due
TO the fact that more than the usual
number were granted leave of absence
ourlng the last school year.
Notice Given New Pupils.
Announcement was made by Mr..
Haycock that the high school board
OF admission, to which pupils who
have never attended District schools
before must apply, will be in session
at the Franklin School on September
Is and 19 from $50 am. to p.m.
The board is composed of w. P. Hay.
or Mckinley High School: George J.
Jones, of Central High School: DIR.
A. l.. Howard, of Business High
School; Miss NJ. c. Hawes. of Eastern
High School; Miss K. l.. SteinIe, of
Western High School, and Miss NJ.
L. Craig of Columbia Junior High
School. Mr.. Hay is chairman of the
board, and Mr.. Jones is secretary
Will Pass Upon Admissions.
The board will pass upon admis-
sions to senior high schools and will
inform pupils as to the procedure
they must follow.
Pupils who were not enrolled last
year and desire to enter the elemen-
tary schools must apply for admis-
sion at the school nearest their home
The principals of the schools will is
sue admission tickets Friday and Sat
urday, September 19 and 20, between
$50 and 10 am. and 4:30 and pm.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
Church Ruins Uncovered at Antioch
May Haze Been Founded by St. Paul

the doors, and approximately So
feet wide. The aisles on either side
OF the nave had width of $50
feet. and were separated from the
nave by columns
Eighteen inches below the floor
level of the nave was found a mo-
sale floor which clearly belonged
to a much earlier church. The
floor contained several mosaic in
scriptions in the Greek language,
two Of them referring to the Bish-
op Optimus. who lived about 375
AID. The floor was carefully laid
in small cubes of stone about a
half inch square, arranged in geo
metrical pattern in five colors-
red, yellow. blue. rose and white.
The significance of the discovery
may be far-reaching. in the opin-
ION Of the excavators.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
Farmers Pipe Buried With Him.

kULMBACH, Bohemia. September
odd Werner Bauer. farmer of
Ebersbach. near here. enjoyed smok-
ing 50 much that in his will he re-
quested that his pipe and tobacco
pouch be buried with him. When he
died the other day his wife honored
ms wishes, ana Of her own accord
edded . box Of matchsA
Evening star., 1924-09-02
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
CONSTANTINOPLE September
"Details of the uncovering on
the site of Antioch of Pisidia, in
Asia Minor. of the foundations of
large Christian church, which
1t is said may represent success
sor of the church founded there
by Saint Paul, have been brought
here by Prof. Francis w. Kelsey
of the University of Michigan ex-
pedition which is excavating
under the direction of Prof David
NJ. Roberts.
The existence Of such an edifice
had been previously known but its
date and character could only be
determined by excavation. The
church was of the basilica type
and more than 200 feet long. The
nave was f60 feet long, measur-
ed from the middle OF the apse to
Evening star., 1924-09-02
DEFENSE UNIT FORMED.
.. s. Marshal Snyder to Head so
Deputies in Line.

Fifty deputy marshals, with United
States Marshal Edgar c. Snyder at
their head, will march as a distinct
unit In the National Defense Test
day parade on September Is. The
deputies in line will include those
assigned to the District Supreme
Court, the Police Court, the Municipal
and Juvenile Courts. They will AZ
,semfle at the courthouse preparA-
tory to joining tho line OF march,
Evening star., 1924-09-02
VIRGINIAN KILLED IN auto
Race Horse Owner in Fatal Acct
dent Near Baltimore,
quate and Incorrect Reports.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2.-william H.
Robinson OF Front Royal, Va, race
horse owner, was almost instantly
killed In an automobile accident near
Catonsville suburb early today.
The driver of the car, Dawson Lee,
Of Columbia, Nd, said he was blind
ed by the glare of an automobile
approaching from another direction.
His machine swerved and crashed
into . telegraph pole. Robinson's g
neck was broken and hisrthroat was
gashed Lee snffefed cuts AadbZutses.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
BONES 5000 YEARS OLD
UNEARTHED IN FRANCE
American Experts Find Four Com
plete Skeletons-May Date
Back $4,000 Years.
BY the Associated Press.

MACON, Saone-et-Loire, France,
September 2.-The Franco-American
expedition Investigating prehistoric
deposits near here continues to make
finds, the latest being four complete
and we'll preserved skeletons, one Of
a child 10 or IL years old.
Judging from the preliminary ex-
animation, the skeletons are from
seven to eight thousand years old,
though some experts are inclined to
the opinion that they date from a
much earlier period, possibly the
Moustierian epoch, $4,000 years ago.
Evening star., 1924-09-02

1t pays to read the want columns of
The star. Hundreds Of situations 80
procured through them.
Evening star., 1924-09-02
DEFENSE TEST LAGS
BADLY IN DISTRICT

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1924-09-02
MINISTERS SEEK
GALL|GAN CUSTER
Ask Williamson County Board
to Remove Sheriff After
HerTin ARRAY.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associat ted Press.
MARION, ILL.,, September "A
delegation from the Ministers AS.
sociation Of Williamson County came
here this morning to ask the county
board to request Sheriff George Gal
ligan's resignation.
HERRIN MINISTERS HEARD.
Statement Based on Alleged made.
quate and Incorrect Reports.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
FORMER DAWSONIAN DIES
AT HOME IN MOULTRlE
Body of Mr.. A. Z. Smith Is Brought
Here for Burial.

The body of Mr.. A. Z. Smith was
brought to Dawson from Muoltrie for
burial Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. Smith moved from Dawson to
Moultrie some years ago and engaged
in the mercantile business until his
death, which occurred suddenly Tues
day afternoon following an attack OF
acute indigestion
Interment was in Cedar Hill ceme-
terry. the service being conducted by
Rev T. NJ. Christian and the pastor
OF the deceased at Moultrie
Mr. Smith was a brother-in-law of
Mrs. D H. Ozier, OF this city, and
held thSesteem of all who knew him.
He IS survived by his wife, two daugh-
ters. Mrs w. T. Moore OF Orlando,
Fla, and Mrs. Belle Dufie. of Miami
Fla and two sons. David Smith OF
Townsville and Charlie Smith Of
Moultrie
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14

other bonded indebtedness"
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the
authority aforesaid, That W hen SAID
amendment shall be agreed toby two
thirds vote OF the members elected to
each house, it shall be entered upon
the Journal OF each house with the
ayes" and mays" thereon and pub
lished in one or more newspapers IN
each congressional district OF this state
for two months previous to the time
for holding the next general election,
and shall at the next general election
be submitted to the people for ratitl-
cation. All persons voting at sald elec-
ton in favor of adopting the SAID pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words: For ratification OF
amendment to Article Seven %, Sec
ton Seven CD, Paragraph One o.,
of the Constitution, authorizing the
creation of the Coastal Highway DIS
trict as a body corporate and polite,
to be composed of the counties OF
Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, Mcintosh,
Glynn and Camden, and to authorize
the issuance OF bonds by said district
for paving purposes" and all persons
opposed to the adoption OF said amend
ment shall have written or printed in
their ballot the words: against ratitl-
cation OF amendment to Article seven
%, Section Seven %, Paragraph One
Cd of the Constitution, authorizing
the creation of the Coastal Highway
District as a body corporate and poll
tic, to be composed of the counties OF
Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, Mcintosh,
Glynn and Camden, and to authorize
the issuance of bonds by said district
for paving purposes" and If MAORI
ty of the electors qualified to vote tor
members of the General Assembly,
voting thereon, shall vote for ratltica-
ton thereof, when the results shall. be
consolidated as now required by law IN
election for members of the General
Assembly, then said amendment shall
become a part of Article Seven %,
Section Seven (7), and known as Par
agraph Id of the Constitution of this
state, and the Governor shall make
proclamation therefor as provided by
law. Approved August Is, 1924.
= NOW, THEREFORE,, |, Clifford
Walker, governor Of said state, do is
sue this my proclamation hereby de-
claring that the proposed foregoing
amendment to the Constitution of the
state is submitted for ratification or
rejection to the voters of the state
qualified to vote for members of the
General Assembly at the general cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, Novem-
Der 4, 1924.
CLIFFORD WALKER, Governor.
BY the Governor S. G. McLendon,
Secretary OF State. 9-9-8t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
BRIDGE PARTY.

Misses Sarah Jones and Willie
Chappell complimented Mrs. f: I.
Bridges, OF Orlando, Fla, and Miss
Charles Griggs, of Washington, D. C.,
with bridge party Tuesday after
noon at the home of Miss Jones. The
house was attractively decorated with
fall blossoms in bright shades. Mrs.
!. w. Bonner made top score and was
presented with a bridge score pad.
The guests of honor were given decks
of cards At the conclusion Of the
game ali elaborate salad course was
served
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
SEVERAL MERCHANTS
HAVE SPECIAL SALES
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LARGE
CROWDS WHICH WILL NO
DOUBT ATTEND SHOW.

Tn view OF the large crowd which
will probably be in Dawson Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday to see The
Covered Wagon" which will be
shown at the Palace theater on those
DAYS. several Dawson merchants have
planned sales with wonderful bargains
in new fall goods. -,
The Dozier- Hart Drug Co, Will
have their regular semi-annual one
cent sale. Previous sales have been
held bv this drug store and they prove
more popular each time. An article IS
bought at the regular price, then tor
only a penny more you may purchase
another article Just like the original
purchase regardless OF the regular
price. Their advertisement elsewhere
in this issue of The News gives list
of some of the bargains on sale Tor
the three days.
T. s. Martin will offer the seasons
latest styles in ladies' ready-to-wear
suits and coats. Piece goods will also
hold prominent place among the
large stock of new fall goods which
will be placed on sale. A full page
advertisement appears on page eleven.
Mr.. Martin, who has been in Dawson
for many years, has catered especially
to the ladies' trade, and his store is
known as one of the best ready-to-
wear establishments in Southwest
Georgia, and serves wide circle OF
customers.
On page three Roberts & Lark have
a full page of seasonable and attractive
offerings. The latest fall fashions in
piece goods, shoes and ladies' and
mems accessories are offered at great
" reduced prices The shoe depart
ment is especially stressed by the
firm. Shoes of the highest quality and
latest fashions are placed on sale with
prices greatly reduced. They are able
to outfit the whole family from the
tiny first walkers to the comforts
for grandfather.
The Grimes Mitchell Furniture Co.
will make speciality of Aliens stoves
during the three days mentioned
above. These stoves have proven very
popular among the Dawson people,
and it is not likely that they will
fail to take advantage of the lowered
price to replace their old range for a
new AllenJ
The Fashion Store will make a
speciality OF their large and complete
stock OF ladies' hats and dresses. Look
for their advertisement on page five.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
Dorothy Walton Chapter
Announces New Officers
An Interesting Program Featured
Columbus Discovery Of America.

COLUMBUS discovery u AIiCAASd
The Dorothy Walton Chapter, d.
A. R., met with Mesdames R. D. and
w. L. Smith at the home OF the for
mer on Thursday afternoon.
The officers Tor the year are: Mrs.
Fl. A. Wilkinson, regent; Mrs. X. 5.
Worthy, vice regent; Mrs. w. r. Cox,
recording secretary; Mrs. B. M, Rob
erts, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J.
c. Hollingsworth, treasurer; Mrs. Nj.
H. Harper, historian; Mrs. J. d.
Tweedy, genealogist; Mrs. Lloyd
Hatcher, reporter; Mrs. w. L.. Smith,
registrar; Mrs. R. d. Smith, chaplain.
Committees and chairwomen were
chosen as follows:
Music-Mrs. w. L. Baldwin, chair
woman; Mesdames Carter Davis, Har-
per and Worthy.
Flowers-Mrs. Ed Stevens, chair
woman; Mesdames Crouch, Wall and
Miss Louella Nasworthy.
Gift Scholarship-Mr M. H. Har-
per, chairwoman; Miss Louise Pink
ston and Mrs. H. R. McLendon.
Finance-Mrs. Lloyd H a t c h e r.
chairwoman; Mesdames Adams, Cox
Bridges, J. NJ. Couric, w. L. Smith
and ] d. Tweedy.
Soldiers Graves-Mrs. c. NJ. Cour-
ic, chairwoman; Mesdames Pinkston
and Hood.
D. A. R. Magazine-Mrs. John M
Couric, chairwoman; Mesdames Hol-
lingsworth and r. D. Smith.
Historic Post Cards-Mrs George
McLain, chairwoman; Miss Ora Jenk-
ms
Medals and Prizes-Mrs. r. D
Smith. chairwoman; Mesdames Woo
ten, c. E Bush, W. K McLain and
Miss Mary Yeomans.
Plans were discussed as to the work
for the year The program, on Column
bus, was very interesting. Mrs. J. d
Tweedy read a message from the D
A. R. president-general, Mrs. Lors
Haines Cook Mrs. w. L. Smith reaC
extracts from. Columbus personal let
ters Mrs B. M. Roberts gave a poem
and Mrs Roy Crouch current events
After the program a delicious salac
course was served The, November
meeting will be held the 18th at the
home Of Mrs. B. NJ. Roberts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A happy event was the children's
party given by Mrs. George Dozier
on Thursday afternoon. The occasion
was in celebration of the fifth birthday
anniversary of her little son, William.
Fifteen guests were present Games
and contests were enjoyed by all
prizes being won by little Evelyn
Kent and Master Dean Paschal. At a
late hour Mrs Dozier, assisted by her
mother. served ice cream and cake.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
LESSON IN DRESSMAKING.

The Woman's club announces the
first lesson of a series in dressmaking
at the club house on next Monday
There will also be classes in Parrot
and in Brentwood. 1t is hoped that a
large number Of ladies will attend, as
Miss Fowler, who will be in charge
comes very highly recommended. Miss
Whitehead will arrive some time in
November to Mart her classes in arts
and crafts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
TERRELL HAD TWO YOUNG
REPRESENTATIVES AT FAIR
Barrett Weaver and Alton Breedlove
Attended Southeastern School.

Barrett Weaver, of the Yeomans
school, and Alton Breedlove, OF the
Graves school, represented Terrell
county at the Southeastern fair school
in Atlanta the past week.
With the exception of SIS all expens-
es were paid. The boys were allowed
to see everything at the fair, and were
only required to attend classes in
stock judging, poultry raising, agri-
culture and horticulture.
Both of the boys report fine time,
and feel that they learned a great
deal Two boys from each county in
the state are allowed to attend each
year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-10-14
NAH JONGG PARTY.

Miss Agnes Christian entertained
with a delightful nah jongg party on
Friday afternoon in honor OF her aunt,
Mrs. Lorena McCulley, OF Naldosta.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with vases and baskets OF saliva ar
ranged in pleasing effect. After the
game Miss Christian, assisted by her
mother, served a delicious salad
course