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Press Th Fort Myers "There Is only one Fort My ers and ninety million people OFFICII! F1PXB FB IE3 Conn JLSD FOBT Mt are going to find It out THOMAS A. EDISON. PBICE flTOCJOTsV Associated Press News TWELFTH TEAR No. 69. FOET MYERS, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 31, 1922.

Fonr Pages YeaWorst.AirVMishap BOARD OF THE GET-TOGETHER SI "5 PLAN PIKED FOR El MYERS 4 This plane with 150 quarta of ood Canadian boozo crash's! near ICroton. N. T. State police the carta. 7he pilot vanished.

CHINESE DYING BY THOUSANDS OF STARVATION CHANGHAI, April 30. (Associated Press, by Mail) Six million people out of the twenty-seven million population in the Hunan Province are starving and hundreds of thousands are certain to die before mid-summer, according to mission workers. Literally thousands have fallen in the fields and roadsides never to rise again. The bodies of the dead have been stripped by the emaciated survivors and the rags that clother the corpses have been sold for the few brass coins they may bring with which to buy a handful of rice. TAMPA WILL FEEL PINCH OF SUNDAY BLUE LAWS SHERIFF SPENCER DECLARES TAMPA, May 31.

(Associated Press) Confectionary stores, ice cream parlors, motion picture houses, dance halls, gasoline filling stations, everything except restaurants, churches and Sunday morning newspapers must sut up tight next Sun day, said Sheriff Spencer today, announcing the opinion on the Blue Laws given him by his attorney. The sheriff said he would note the violations Sunday an darrest the violators. County Solicitor Givens threatened to upset the campaign for Sunday enforcement when he said today Tampa people need not worry about the Blue Laws. BANDITS STEAL PAY BOLL Hold Up Trio In Long: Island and Obtain $15,000 City NEW YORK, May 31. (Associated Press) Seven automobile bandits to day held up three men in an automo bile at Long Island City and robbed them of $15,000, the pay roll belong Ing to H.

L. Mallinson, a New York silk dealer. WANT THE GAG RULE WASHINGTON, May 31. (Associ ated Press) The Republican Sena tors today committed themselves to the movement to bring about the pro posed amendments, existing in the Senate rules permitting unlimited de bate. By a vote of 32 to 1 the Repub lican conference decided to draft and press the new cloture rule.

SWINDLING IS BEYEALED MIAMI, May 31 (Associated Press) The alleged swindling of $120,000 from Peter R. Nicholson here last February was revealed in the returning of three secret indictments Just made public. The authorities refuse to give Nicholson's home address. None of the men indicted is under arrest but bail has been fixed at $50,000 each, should they be apprehended. MURPHY IS THE WINNER INDIANAPOLIS, May 31.

(Associated' Press) Jimmy Murphy of Los Angeles, won the 1922 Grand Prix when he led all the way In the 500-mile Automobile race here yesterday before the record breaking crowd of 125,000 spectators. He smashed all records making the COO miles in 5:17:30:79, an average speed of 94.98 miles an hour. He won $35,000 in prices. WALKEB OPPOSE HARDWICK SAVANNAH, May 31 A special to the Savannah Press from Monroe, the home of Clifford Walker, 'former attorney-general of Georgia. states Mr.

Walker announces his candidacy for governor. He will make a more extended announcement later. He will oppose Thomas w. Hard-wick, the Incumbent, who will offer for re-election. The state democratic primary Is in September.

THE BONUS BILL WASHINGTON. May 31. (Associ ated Press) The commonly known McCumber soldier bonus bill plan was ordered favorably reported today by the Senate Finance Committee by a vote of 9 to 4. The effective date of the bill was changed, however, from next October 1 to January 1, next. Tides at Crescent Beach Wednesday, May 81 High Tides: 4:43 a.m.

and p.m. Low Tides: 10:02 a.m. and 9:34 p.m. Moon Phases: New, May 26, 1:04 p. first quarter, May 4, 7:56 a.

full, May 11, 1:06 a. and last quarter, May 18, 1:17 p. m. TO LEE Memorial Day, sacred to those who flied that America might live, was celebrated In Port Myers in a fitting mariner. Yesterday pointed to a great past, a past wrought into the texture and life of the nation and to the part Fort Myers and Lee County played in the World war.

Through a communion with the fepirit of those in whose honor and memory the holiday was observed, those who attended the patriotic exercises held at the court house surely got something of their confidence and courage, and also a more vivid realization of all that this nation means to mankind. The day was one of dedication as well as remembrance dedication to America and her ideals, and dedication of the beautiful memorial erected in the court house grounds here by the American Legion and the County Commissioners as a tribute to the Lee County boys who served in the world war. Because of threatening weather, the exercises, beautifully impressive, were held in the circuit court room. Marching to the court house were the members of the Rabe O. Wilkinson Post, the American Legion, the Legion's Auxiliary led by nine-year-old Geraldine Durre, a full fledged member of this fine organization who member in the country; the Rotary Club; Boy Scouts; Kiwanis Club; Board of Trade; Fifty Thousand Club; Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.

It was 10:20 o'clock when Co. J. W. Blanding, the acting Post Commander celled the assembly to order. The first number was a selection played by a sextet of bandsmen led ty Signor Mazzeri.

Then Capt. L. A. Spencer, State Chaplain of the Legion, gave the invocation. Following this the audience the big court room was filled Joined in singing "America." Looking every inch a soldier, Col.

Blanding, who served with distinction overseas in the world war, in a simple dignified manner, told of the purpose of the patriotic exercises. He called attention to the fact that the faded and tattered flag used in the unveiling ceremony was one that flew over the largest camp near the western front in France and that thousands of doughboys bad passed under it going to and from the battle front. A quartet from the Fort Myers Musical and Dramatic Club, made up of Mrs. Effie Winkler Henderson, Mrs. Nettie Pearl Batty, Harry Davison and Russell Liddell sang a beautiful selection: "Comrades Sweetly Sleep." Col.

Blanding then introduced the Rev. Dr. O. A. Thrower, the pastor of the First Methodist Church, the orator of the day.

Dr. Thrower was at his best and he made a fine address that teemed with patriotism. He poited out, after tracing the history of national observances, that Memorial Day is one of America's days of remembrance-remembrance for those "who having finished their course in faith, do not rest from their labors." He declared taht the look backward always to those who are able to appreciate their blessings reveals much to be grateful and thankful for, and to be proud of. With this gratitude and pride is associated a true and genuine humility. The moral 1b one that the young generation every young generation and not one that Is Just now so much talked about needs greatly to take to heart.

With inspiring eloquence Dr. Thrower eulogized the American soldiers and sailors and the great part they played in helping to make the world unsafe for autocracy. He urged the upholding of American Ideals. A beautiful peroration on "Old Glory" brought to a close bis excellent speech, which wa sfrequently Interrupted by applause. The mixed quartet from the Fort Myers Musical a'nd Dramatic Club then sang "Lead Kindly Light" after which the Legion aud its Auxiliary led the way out onto the court house lawn where the unveiling exercises took place.

Lined up In front of the memorial which Is near the corner of Main and (iarrettt streets were the Legion boys, most of them In uniform. To their left were the members of the Legion's Auxiliary of which Mrs; S. Wat Law ler, is the president. Flanking the memorial were the color bearers at rlsld attention: Oscar Moncrlef and "Cap" Allen, and Ed Hasting and B. tianlela.

On each side of them, in Ml IA tlNVFILFD Clocks of all the world may soon be synchronized by radio. Hero Paul Sollenbciger of the naval oo- eervatory at Washington is es. changing j. tiiuo signals with Aus-tralia, INSPECTION IS INVITED OF SECTIONAL BOOKCASES AT UP-TO-DATE STORE Robb, Lee Stucky are featuring Globe-Wernicke Sectional Bookcases for which they have the exclusive agency here. AG lobe-Wernicke elusive agency here.

A Globe-Wernicke approxlmately 30 books of average thickness. It is an easy matter to measure up your books and figure how many sections will house them Robb, Lee Stucky do the rest. These bookcases which are very good looking are made in a variety of styles and finishes in both oak and mahogany. Messrs Robb and Stucky said today that they will be pleased to show these fine bookcases to anyone calling at their store and to explain why the Globe-Wernicke Sectional Bookcases are superior to all others. uniform, were the sponsors: Mrs.

Ed. R. Page and Miss Grace Henley. The band played "The Star Spangled Banner" and at a signal from Col. Blanding little Miss Geraldine Durre slowly pulled the halyards that raised the historic flag covering the beatiful bronze tablet bearing 307 stars mounted upon a granite shaft.

This is the inscription on the memorial: AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL OF PATRIOTISM AND A TRIBUTE OF HONOR TO THE MEN OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHO ENTERED THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR EVEN IN DEATH THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE 1917-1910 ERECTED 1922 BY RABE O. WILKINSON POST NO. 38 Then followed the placing of the floral tributes at the base of the monument by the representatives of the several organizations as follows: Fred Mellor was the first to lay a floral wreath, representing the Rabe O. Wilkinson Post; Mrs. C.

II. Page presented the floral tribute of the Legion's Auxiliary; Curtis Prince for the Fort Myers Boy Scouts; Miss Alicia Jeffcott for the Business and Professional Woman's Club; Carl McClure for the Fifty Thousand Club; Miss M. M. Gardner for the Woman's Club; W. M.

Harley for the Rotary Club; Mrs. Richardson for the Tice Club; Mrs. Olive Stout for the W. C. T.

B. E. Jinstman for the City Commission; Dr. W. S.

Turner for the County Commissioners; Mrs. Chas. Wade for the Pythian Sisters: Mrs. Win. F.

Gwynne and Mrs. Welch for the United Daughters of Confederacy and the Children of Confederacy; Dr. J. W. Baird for the Kiwanis Club; L.

O. Pope for the Chamber of Commerce; Charles Cooper for the Gwynne High School; W. P. Franklin for the Board of Trade; Virginia Robb for the Elk's lodge and Miss Marguer He Verlier for the Eastern Star. The exercises closed with the two minute silent period while taps were sounded by Bugler RobL Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was with the Canadian army In active service overseas, sub sequently enlisting in the U. S. army. The Legion and Auxiliary members then drove to the Fort Myers ccm etery where the graves of alt soldiers were decorated with flowers.

i 113 If, fi IMP ZfW STATE RAILROAD Discussion of the- proposed Crosse state railroad connecting West, Palm Beach and, Fort followed the Dutch luncheon ot the Myers Board ot Trade at the Riverview Hotel Monday night. An even 'forty members of ihat organization were present and they seemed to relish the sausage. cheese, sauer kraut, corn beef and cabbage and tbe near beer which had been provided for; by Entertain ment Committeepfceaded tby C. Shiver. W.

P. FrankJ In, the president of the Board of hriugbn' th subject' of cross-state railroad after the luncheon was over. He1 had Secretary Dick Richards read tbi let ter from B. D. president ot th West Palm Beach Chamber ot Com merce which was published in Monday's Issue of The Fort Myers Press and called attention to tbe news- Item from West Palm; Beach that" Arcadia being seriously considered the probable western termjlnus of thia new cross-state railroad." Mr.

Franklin, ardent advocate for the building of the railroad con necting West Palm Beach Fort Myers that would tap the rich Cslcoaa Valley, said that la. the- event jtfe. Illinois Central and Seaboard raitr roads are as has 'been 'propos- ed, one of the strongest railway, systems in the country would operate' In Florida. stressed' the great bene--; fit that would be fferlved by this community 1 the new cross-state railroad were built and connected up with the merged trunk lines. Development of the Calopsahatchee liver rested, Franklin said upon the estabiishmeB'i In Fort Myers of another railroad.

"This body of water will lie dormant here so long as there is only one rail-; "The proposed cross-state, railroad will furnish lhe "means' of de- veloplng this fine waterway. We havjt been asleep on the job Thiscross-' state railroad matter has been, deferr- ed here time after time and while we have been doing nothing West Palm Beach has been busy and now working to connect this proposed rail road across state' with the Sea; board at If we continue' to be lukewarm regarding this project we can hardly expect Fort Myers, to be selected as the western terminus of this Important new Fort Myers has only one railroad and she lies at the end of that, 'i Let's show our real spirit -and, get behind this project." Mr. Franklin then called tor the expression of opinions ot members who cared to discuss the Those who spoke were: C. Pursley, W. Bartleaon, W.

J. OdomC. P. Staley, and W. B.

Graham Vr i Mr. Franklin said that he had sent message to Mr. Cole at West Palm Beach asking for data concerning the cross-state railroad and to learn how much money Fort Myers will be ex- pected to put up ia order ''to get the new tp to the-time of going to press this afternoon Mr. Franklin had no reply from Mr. Cole nor Is it expected that be will until after Palm Beach Chamber ot The Fort Myers-West Palm Beach highway was a live topic, those taking part In the discussion concerning fx.

being County Engineer R. P. Ransom, Mr. Staley and 1L A. Hendry.

vAvV It was reported that work on this i f. nln oh art In good shape and that there will be to letup until it is Rumors that Lee County la not go ing to complete the construction work to the county line were branded as false. Estimates art that it will cost (24,000 to complete the surfacing of tbe highway to Sand Point, and to: build the stretch of road from Sand Point on to the county line. Engineer Ransom declared that the road to Sand Point will be completed within three months and that the three miles of road from 'Sand Point to the county line will be built, al has been decided upon by the County Commissioners, ut of the ceneral road fund. Monday night's meeting or ine Board ot Trade was one ot the large ever held by that organization.

EASTERN STAB MEETING Tbe'Order of Eatm Staf wHf Bold a special called inertia at tbe lo Hall at o'clock tonight- All numbers are urged by Mrs. J. U. Fmb to be present. Visiting members will be welcome.

KIwanians builders, they are held their regular weekly luncheon today at the Riverview Hotel. The luncheon was significant because it marked the era of a new order of things that may permit Fort Myers to expand as she "belongs to," as the saying is. Without fuss or feathers, Kiwanian H. C. Case offered a get-to gether program to be submitted to the several organizations of this city which, when carried out, will weld the several disconnected links here into one strong municipal chain.

By unanimous vote the Club adopted the following communication drawn up by Kiwanian Case at the suggestion of the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club, signed by the Kiwanis president and addressed to organizations here as follows: The Board of Trade, Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Board of County Commissioners, Commission ers of the City of Fort Myers, Fifty Thousand Club, Lee County Motor Club, Business and Professional Wo men 8 CJub, woman's Club of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Realtors Associa tion, Rotary Club of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Musical and Dramatic Club and the Civic League: "Every one of the organizations named above is working in its own way for the advancement of the best interests of Fort Myers and Lee County. It is natural that people should desire to associate with others who are congenial, in whom they have confidence, and who have similar aims and ideals. Thus each organization has its particular mission to fulfill for the common good. "One thing- alone prevents the attainment of effective results for the community as a whole LACK OF TEAM WORK. "The underlying reason for this LACK OF TEAM WORK Is LACK OF CONFIDENCE, born in its turn of LACK OF ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF EACH ORGANIZATION IN SPONSORING SPECIFIC PROJECTS.

"This trouble can be corrected by PUBLICITY and by the exchange of ideas as between organizations and the full and free discussion of proposed measures. "The KIWANIS CLUB of Fort Myers, whose motto is "WE BUILD," can conceive of no greater service it can render to the people of Fort Myers and Lee County than to be Instrumental in welding these several organizations into ONE SPLENDID TEAM, preserving the initiative and individuality of its members, but working as a unit on all measures of real merit for the public good. "We have a definite plan of operation to offer as a basis for discussion, and extend to you a cordial and urgent invitation to send one representative from your body to meet with representatives from each of the other organizations, for the purpose of establishing a common ground upon which we can all stand together and work for the good of the community as a whole. "It is our thought that this committee will establish a method for the systematic exchange of ideas and explanation of projects and for the greatest possible measure of publicity, to the end that present misunderstandings may be eliminated and that the confidence of each group in the integrity, sincerity and honesty of purpose of every other group may be established upon a firm basis. "Please clothee your delegate with power to act in the formation of a Central Committee which will act as a clearing house for measures and projects advocated by each group, and as a Bteering committee for the accomplishment of any definite project upon which an agreement for united action may be reached after referring the matter back to the var- inn.

rrminn for endorsement, we ask, for obvious reasons, that you select a delegate whom you have reason to believe will be personna grata to the delegates who will probably be select ed from the other organizations, as the success of this effort depends the oersonnel of this la is initial committee. ara nrraneine for this first meeting at the Riverview Cafe at 6:30 p. on the evening of June the 8th, the delegates being the guesta ot the Club. After dinner adjournment will be taken to the parlor for a business meeting. May we have aeHurance that you will be represented an! that In extending this invitation BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE TOWARD IRELAND EXPLAINED AGAIN TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON, May 31.

(Associated Press) Secretary Churchill, In the course of debate after his statement on the Irish situation reiterated in the House of Commons today that Great Britain would not tolerate the establishment of a Republic In Ireland. He said that British troops remaining In Dublin were militarily se-sure and awaiting eventualities In the event the Republic is set up. He said the intention of the British Government would be to bold Dublin as one of the preliminary aind essential steps ot military operations. HEB MOTHER OBJECTS Mrs. McConnlck Doenst Want Mallillde to Xarry a Foreigner CHICAGO, May 31.

(Associated Press) Mrs. Edith Rockefeller, Mc-Cormick will ask court action to pre vent the marriage of her daughter, Mathilde McCormick to Max Oser, the Swiss Riding School Master, In a state ment to be presented to the court today. She makes no objection to the appointement of her divorced husband as Mathilde's guardian but she pro tests against the International mar riage. T-. we are only giving voice to your own desire for united action?" Copies of the above letters will be sent to the presidents of the several organizations.

A committee made up of KIwanians Case, L. C. Curtrlght and Morton M. Milford was appointed to explain to the several organisations the aims and purposes of this coordination plan. The Club's members each pledged himself to write a letter to Mr.

Lyman Delano, Executive Vice-president bt the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company at Wilmington, N. within the next twenty-four hours urging him to provide a new passenger station for Fort Myers before the next tourist season commences. Kiwanian Walter O. Sheppard and President Dick Richards were among those that pointed out that nothing is more important here at this time than the completion at this time of tbe new passenger station. It was brought out that there are 23 members who have not missed a Club luncheon and for that reason their attendance record is 100 per cent.

The attendance p'rize given today by President Richards was won by himself. It was a box ot cigars and at the second drawing Mrs. John Scott, a guest of honor, won It. Kiwanian Richards announced that Mrs. Scott could exchange the prize for a bottle of perfume at the Royal Palm Pharmacy.

Kiwanian Martin Shultz and Kiwan ian Cy Stewart occupied the Bachelors Table near the door. Another place at that table had been prepared for Kiwanian Jimmle Tooke but he failed to show up. This trio is made up ot the only unmarried men in the Club. Guests at the luncheon today were: the Rev. O.

A. Thrower, pastor of the First Methodist Church who delivered the Invocation; George W. Owens ot Pensacola, formerly of Fort Myers; Jack Larmon, formerly of Tampa, and Dr. Sumpter L. Lowry of Tampa, and Mrs.

John Scott and Mrs. Effie Winkler Henderson of this city. Mrs. Scott sang "April Showers" beautifully, and Mrs. Henderson ac companied her In artistic fashion Forty-three attended today's luncheon.

On the exenlng ot June 21st the Fort Myers Kiwanis Club will receive Its charter. A dinner will be given at 6:30 o'clock on that night to which will be invited the ladies. The Kiwanis Club is functioning in great shape. Good fellowship Is one 0f its big features, SECRETARY HOOVER TO FIX PRICE OF SPOT COAL WHILE STBIKE OF MINEBS IS ON WASHINGTON, May 31. (Associ ated Press) Secretary of Commerce Hoover today assumed the responsi bility for fixing a reasonable price on spot coal during the continuance ot the present coal strike.

This announcement was made at tbe conference here of the union and non-union operators in the producing fields. NEW UNIFORMS HEBE The Hdtman Clothing Co. Furnishes New Outfits for Cops" The Heltman Clothing received today the new uniforms for the Fort Myers Police Department It turned them over to Chief Albrltton and tomorrow the Fort Myers policemen will "be all i broke out" with' their new summer- regalia, Tbe suits are ot light weight blue serge, cut military atyle and are resplendent with silver buttons each bearing the word "Police." i' TO VOTE ON STRIKE DETROIT, May 31. (Associated Press) The officials of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Shop Laborers today began preparation for a strike ballot to be sent out within the next few days to tbe 478,000 members as the result of the Railroad Labor Board ordering a cat In wages. AI SPB WE General discussion of many topics of Interest to Rotary enlivened the regular weekly luncheon of Fort Myers Rotary Club, No.

1127, which was held yesterday noon at the Span ish Restaurant on Main Street. In the absence of president Ora E. Cha-pin, who is at present enroute to Cal ifornia to attend the -coming Inter national convention at San Francisco, vice-president J. W. Coffey presided at the opening of tbe luncheon, later turning over the' retns to Botarian BUT Harley.

who kept things mov ing In tune with his usual happy vein, Rotary songs interspersed the talks by various members', and unified effort and harmony supported suggestions for practical service to tbe commun Ity. It is held that Rotary is a train ing school in unselfishness, where personal gain Is subordinate to public good and the practical application of this Rotary principle has been pledged to carry out Rotary work In Fort Myers. 1 During the meeting, cards were read that had been received by various members from President Chapln, and it was suggested that each member write President Chapln? a "peppy" let ter In appreciation of the work he is undertaking during Ms trip In ad vertislng Fort Myers anil, Lee County. The next luncheon of the club will be held at the Coconut Shell, Tuesday June 6th, at 12:30 o'clock sharp, Rotarlan E. II.

Sykes will preside and the speaker of the, day will be Carl C. McClure. whose subject will be: "Boys work." It Is understood that a general discussion, with sue gestions covering a definite) program In this Important work will the talk by Rotarlan McClure. HOLD till IB is r--.