The Athens banner. (Athens, Ga.) 1902-1923, March 21, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextWEATHER THE ATHENS BANNER «9|IU1S 19 A-fiC 1 - \ . . ESTABLISHED 1832 ATHEN8, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 21, 1917. ESTABLISHED 1832 PRESIDENT MAY TODAY CALL EARLY MEETING CONGRESS DESPITE TECHNICAL ARMED NEUTRALITY, ACTUAL STATE M WITH GERMANY EXISTS CABINET AND LEADERS URGE PRESIDENT TO CALL CON GIESS SOON TO SO DECLARE (By Associated Press.; Washington, p. C„ March 20.—Cabi net members without a dissenting voice, - it Is understood, urged Free!' dent Wilson today to set (onward a date fixed (or the extra session of congress to determine further steps to defend American commerce against submarinss. The entire submarines situation was discussed at today’s cabinet meet lng. The president. himself did not ex press hie view, and so far a* learned is not decided upon a course. The prevailing belief, however, is that he will announce tomorrow a call for an early meettlng of congress. SOME BELIEVE PRESIDENT HAS POWER TO ACT NOW Washington, March 20.—Among offi cials the virtually unanimous opinion is in spite of technical armed neutrali ty, the status of the United States is that ot actual state of war exists- between the United States and Ger- many as a result of the ruthless de- struetttW of-AAWieaa ships end-Uvee* ''infinite fMggiM Aad jWTttlMymd". Cabinet members generally are eald to have expressed their willingness today to support a program bsaeo up on an early call for dwugteaa and a formal declaration that a state of war exists. After the cabinet meeting, Secre tary Daniels said that no new navy or ders had been lsued, went to the na vy department and conferred with members of the general board. The only argument advanced against an early call of congress Is the lmpreseion that the president has power to do everything himself Im mediately. DECLARES UNITED STATES IS UNPREPARED FOR WAR. New York, March 20.—'Declaring that the United States is unprepared for war with any first class power, the committee of the Union League Club, headed by Robert Bacon, former Am erican ambassador to France, present ed a report at a special meeting to night calling on the United States to get ready. Charles E. Hugos presided. The report said that if we go to war with Germany our real protection will be in tha navies of Great Britain and France, as our navy is undermanned. The report said that the United States had no real coast defense and our regular army organizations lack ed many things vital tb modern war fare. INFINITE PATIENCE AND SKILLED HAND GUIDING. Newark, N. J., March 20.—Secretary Tumulty in an address at a dinner in bis honor here tonight spoke of the GOVERNMENT TO INSURE CONTRABAND HEREAFTER (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dr. C„ .March 20.—The government war risk bureau, which has insured only non-contraband, will hereafter insure all contraband for Europe, except munitions. This decision was reached at a con ference |by Secretary McAdoo and the Bureau’s Avlsory Board, today. EARNINGS OF II. S. STEEL NEARLY DOUBLED IN YEAR with which President Wflson is guild lng the destiny of the nation. He said few realize what he is do ing for the United States, for the world, and for civilization and hu manity. GERMANY DECURES RETIREMENT PART OF GREAT STRATEGIC PUN RDT TBETFIENCII AND BRIT1SD MARE STEADY GAlNSi CAPTURE LOUHEEN RODE VILLAGES (By Associated Press.) 4444444444444444 4 UNITED STATES WILL RECOO- ♦ ♦ NIZE NEW RUSSIAN GOV’NT 4 ♦ .Washington, March 10.—Barly 4 4> recognition of the sew .govern- 4 meat in Russia by the United 4 4 States is the forecast 4 4- Official advices indicate order 4 4 prevailing and that a conatltn- 4 4- ttonal government will be set 4 4 up shortly will call for the moral 4 4 support of the United States. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4*4 444444444 BeijHn. March 18.—(Staff Corns* ' pondtnoeO—The German evacuation of Bapanme, Rcye, Noyon, and Peron- ne is a part ot a great strategic un dertaking. which promises to revolu tionize warfare on the western front andrcoartitetM one of the moet .de- ehveMnril the war. . rAi highrOenaaa military- officer Is -.'authprhy.„tav~tte statement that the / movement, tre# made to obtain.-free- i dom for movement of German troops and trench warfare. * . He. saM: ,- “We are not moving became of the enemy’s preefjr* -hut are reshaping the western front so that we will save aggressive initia tive.’ BRITISH AND FRENCH ARE MAKING STILL MORE GAINS. Both the British end- French have further notable gains, despite r and German’ obstruo- additional Villages from onthward to Ham were cap- iy the British. • r o point the British arp four les from St. Quentin. ,. neb cavalry- Is within -font St, Qnsntln. (By Associated Press.) New York, March 20.—The total earnings of the United States Steel corporation for 1916 were $342,997,- 090. This is more than $2,000,000 more than last year. IRISH QUESTION CONFERENCE OF THE DOMINIONS FOR A POSSIBLE SETTLE- MENT SOON. IRISH QUESTION (By Associated Press,). London, March 20.—Bonar Law In formed the house of commons that the government is considering calling a conference Including representatives of the Dominions to formulate a set tlement of the Irish question. In extra session Georgia law-makers gathered yester day, heard Governor’s message, organized lor business, considered bone-dry bill and adjourned to meet again today at 11 a. m. TEMPLE OF PALMISTRY Among the attractions at the car nival show grounds on Lumpkin St., A most interesting one As the-Temple Of Palmistry and Mind Reading. Thoughts are -transferred from one person to another by those offering the attraction, minds are read and fortunes told in a most Interesting and convincing manner. It is an extraordinary attraction Prof. Keene and Prof. Rajah can tell your name, the year and date of your birth, and can transfer a thonght from your mind to the mind of another, and in fact offer a high class attraction. They are here with the Sibley Shows, joining the company after a week of success In Savannah, where they played tor the Elks Convention, They will he here all the week. SPANISH MACKEREL GERMAN8 SAY THEY HAVE RENDERED POSITIONS U8ELE88. The French have mads aditlonal gains between Somme and Alsne.. - Paris reports my that the French losses in the recent advance have been slight Shad, Dressed Chickens, Meats, ot Berlin In its official communication aI1 klndg western Market, Phone says that in the retreat the Germans 1 I44C _ 1447 rendered the field selected for a coin Fresh Cabbage, 10c pound; Ruta baga Turnips, 6c pound; Snow White Cauliflower, <2 (pounds 25c.—BUCK- WALD’S, Phones 1471—1472. liig engagament with the • Entente forces useless from a military stand point and everything advantageous to such positions has been made un serviceable. ‘ From none of other fronts have there been reports ot important en gagements. ( There has'been an Increase of out- post skirmishes on the Russian front north of Mooastlr and in Macedonia. Paris reports that the French cap tured German ‘positions nine ma chine gone, and twelve hundred pris oners. Berlin says the French attacks were repulsed. Nothing has come through from the Armenian and Mesopotamian fronts. CZAR WOULD NOT IN LA8T HOUR BE TRAITOR TO RU88IA. Petrograd, March 20.—The last hour of Emperor Nicholas as ruler ot Rus sia ta graphically related by Outro Hoscii of Moscow. The imperial train stalled on the li ght of March- 14th 100 miles frem Petrograd and the emperor finally was told -of the situation by rne of the members ot his staff after others had tried to deceive the emperor as to tho true details. General Icanoff suggested that the Dvina front be let down to the Ger mans who would put down the revolu tion, but the emperor declared he would never be tralttor to Russia RELIEF VESSEL8 ATTACKED OUTSIDE THE DANGTR 70NE London, -March 20.—The London of- •flee of the eon mission for relief in Belgium today told -the Associated Press that , tho steamers. Tunsie and Haelen of the relief commission were iNlce Grape Fruit, 3 for 25c; Extra Fancy WInesap Apples, 35c dozen.— BUOHWALD'S. shelled by a submarine off the coast of Norway outside the submarine zone. The ships were not sunk. Seven were kil'ri aboard tlio Had nn and a boat to-! the ships damaged FRENCH BATTLESHIP SUB MARINED IN MEDITERRENAEN. Berlin, March 20.—The admirallty has announced that a French battle ship of the Denton class, eighteen thousand tons, has been submarined in the Mediterranean. NEW COMMERCIAL TREATY POSSIBLE WITH RUSSIA. , Petrograd, March 20.—Prof. Paul Milukoff, the new Russian foreign minister, told the Associated Press that nothing stood In the way for a new commercial treaty between the United States and Russia. He said he thought it right to say that the United States Is eager for a resumption of the old commercial re lations and for the removal of all dis abilities governing the Jews. Details, however, ho said must be left to the future. GERMAN VESSEL IN CHINA HARBOR WAS BLOWN UP. London, March 20.—A German gun boat In the harbor at Tslng-Tau, China, has been blown up and sunk, according to a Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong. (Special to the Banner.) Atlanta, Ga., 'March 20.—Following its approval yesterday afternoon by a caucus of members o( the house an«l senate. Governor Harris’ bone-dry prohibition bill, which he wrote him self, was introduced this morning in the house and senate Immediately af ter the opening of the extra session. A joint committee to which the cau cus referred the bill -made two chang es .Monday night designed to further strengthen It. One provides that all vehicles and vessels used In the trans portation. of liquor shall be seized by the eheriff without an order of court, and confiscated, while the other pro vides that any physicians or druggists who violates the regulations applying to the handling ot alcohol shall for feit his license and be debarred from practice. Instead of referring the bill to the temperance committee, the house re ferred it to a special committee of thirty-five members, including the sev enteen members of the temperance committee. This was done on motion of Representative -Hopkins, of Thom as, floor leader for the bill in the house, and Speaker Burwell named him chairman of the special commit tee. Twenty The 'bill was lntroudeed in the sen ate by twenty senators and was re ferred to the temperance committee. Indications point to a speedy pas- sago of the bill in the senate, and the same is true in the house, although Its passage In the house will probably take longer bocause of larger mem bership or the house. Both the Louse and senate waived the 1 o'clock hour of adjournment fix ed by 4he rules, which means that they will adjourn at the pleasure of the majority. The senate killed by an overwhelming majority a resolu tion by Senator Thomas declaring the extra session unnecessary and provid ing for sine die adjournment Wedne» day. Following the introduction of the bill In the house and senate, and the transaction of other business, the house and senate went Into Joint ses sion at 11:45 o'clock and heard Gov. Harris read his message. Both Speaker Burwell, of the house, and -President -Persons, of the senate, urged the members of their respective bodies to refrain from dilatory tactics designed to delay the passage of the governor’s bill. Moore Named Clerk. The house began -by accepting the resignation of Colonel John T. BoileuP let as clerk and electing E. Bismarck Moore, who has been journal clerk of the house for fourteen years under Colonel Bolfeulllet, to succeed him. The vote for 'Mr. Moore was 116. The vote for Mr. Lindley \V. Camp, who opposed him, was fifty-four. -Following this election the house elected J. B. iD. Paulk as messenger to succeed his brother, the late Dan Paulk. Bale’s Dry Bill. In addition to the governor's bone- dry bill there was Introduced tn the house by Representative Bale, of Floyd, a somewhat siaillar bllL in tended to abolish the sale and use of Intoxicating beverages, -bat to permit their sale and use tor medicinal pur poses, manufacturing, sacramental and secret order purposes. f he bill would permit druggists to Jfeh* Intoxicating beverages on sworn prescriptions by physicians; would permit wholesale druggists to keep them on hand for supplying retailers under, strict regulation; would per mit manufacturing druggists and oth er manufacturers to keep them on hand under strict inspection and regu lation for use in manufacturing pur poses; and would permit the use of wine for the sacramen and for use in the ceremonial rites of secret orders The bill was referred to the special committee of thirty-five 4o which the governor’s bill was given, and the house provided by motion that any and all other prohibition bills Intro duced in the exera session should go to the same committee. Adjourned to Today. After hearing the governor's mes sage, both houses adjourned till 11 ofclock Wednesday morning: ATHENS MOTOR CLUB ORGANIZES TONIGHT MEETING TO -BE HELD AT COURT HOUSE; PROMINENT MEN TO BE PRESENT. The Athens Motor Club will be formally organized this evening in a meeting called for the court house at 8:30, according to a statement of Messrs. Coflcid and Fields, represent- tatives, last night. They received a wire from Mr. T. E. Patterson, member of the state high way commission, that he will be here for the meeting. Mr. Tom Wynne, president of the Georgia Automobile Association, is al so expected. Prof. C. M. Strahan of this city, an other member of the highway commis sion of the state will be present and will speak. Capt. T. P. Stanley, of Athens, the state road supervisor, 'Will also be on hand—with others Interested in good roads. It Is probable that Mr. George S. Marshall, the federal highway en gineer, may be able to be present. All are Invited who are interested in the organization of the club—or in good roads for this section and for the state. The membership of the Athens Club now numbers well over a hundred rep resentative citizens and firms. LOCAL TAXATION FOR COUNTY SCHOOLS AND CITY-HOSPI TAL MAHERS PROMI NENT IN TOE DIS- SPECIALS AT COSTA’S. DELICATESSEN TODAY SUIT IS FILED AGAINST STOCK HOLDERS OF NOW DEFUNCT DANK Yesterday, on the last return day for the April term of Clarke Superior court, a suit waa filed by Erwin, Ruck er & Erwin, Max .'Michael, and H. C. Tuck, for T. F. Green, receiver for the now defunct Athens Trust and Banking Company, against all of the nearly one hundred stock holders in that bank—on behalf of the depositors ot the Institution which failed, whose cashier has recently served a term and whose president is now serving a term for violation of the state banking laws. The suit is filed “T. F. Green, re ceiver vs. Hudson, et all,” The el al takes in about a hundred njpn who had stock tn the bank—some of them who paid for that stock only In notes. The bank went into the hands of a receiver Feb. 26, 1912. The receiver has paid 15 per cent, to depositors and holders of certifi cates of deposit. g 7 :'t In the hands of the receiver there is now $7102.54, out of which attor neys fees and cost of administration must come. The total amount of capital stock was 100 shares at $100 per share: By the terms of the charter the holders ot stock are Individually lia ble, equally and ratably and not one for another, as sureties to pay deposi tors a balance due of <30,416.76, less what credits may he applied from the funds now In hands of the receiver as reduced by fees, cost and expense of administration. The proportionate amount it ap proximately $30 against each share of stock. A provision in the code says that stockholders are liable to the depositors for the amount of their shares of stock held at the time of the failure of the bank, going into tbe hands of a receiver. Slayer of Judge Lawler Killed by Posse After He Had Escaped (By Associated Press.) Birmingham, March 20.—David Ov erton, convicted murderer of Judge W. T. Lawler, of Huntsville, Alabama, and one other convict who escaped from the jail this morning, were shot to death by a poesa In a Birmingham suburb tonight. A.i other wai wound ed. ' * Tony Malin \ a -r p-Jer conr e.: im ot murder, was killed, and J. L. Lath- en, who was accused of forgery, was dangerously wounded. Seven men who ctenped this morn- Fresh Strawberries, 23c qt. Snow White -Cauliflower. Extra Fancy Celery. Extra Fancy lettuce. Extra Fancy Spinach. Extra Fancy 'Beets. Soup Bunches. Parsley. Penrmain Apples. Florida and California Oranges. Fresh shipment of Frank’s -Meat Treats. -PHONE 1131. (Fine Iceberg Lettuce, Celery Cran berries, Cauliflower, ’New Potatoes. KI.VG-HODGSON CO. Strawberries. 25c the quart. Real good (Florida Oranges.. Grape Fruit. ARNOLD & ABNTY. Pumpkin Yam Potatoes. , They are yellow as gold. Phone 1076. ARNOLD & ABNEY. Freeh Sealsbipt Oysters. ARNOLD & ABNEY. Sun-dried Apples, Evaporated Ap plet, Peaches end Prunes. KING4HODGSON CO. We hare plenty of the beat Sugar at regular prices.—BUOHWALD'S. We have plenty of sugar for our customers. We did not raise our price when sugar was scarce. It’s the same price now. K1NG4HODGSON CO. Red, ripe Strawberries, (Fancy In dian River Oranges and Grape Fruit. KLNCUHODG80N CO. Four dozen Eggs for 90c. ARNOLD & ABNEY. lng engaged in a pitched battle with the posse In a thicket uear Birming ham college In the outskirts ot tne city. All except Overton, Mahno and La- then got away in the darkness. Fifty shots were exchanged. Overton, who was armed with a ri fle, Is said to have fired the first shot when the posse found the men in hiding. According to reports, Overton died with a rifle in his hands and with Ma hno and Lathen fought posse to tbe end after the remaining four fugitives fled. Boys in the college nearby took pari In the battle. Thp slogan of the great quarterly meeting of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, held last night at the Y. M. C. A. building, was spelled out plainly on the back o ftne program: “C-O-O-P-E-R-A-T-l-O-N." And it was in capital letters—and its meaning and expression found full significance In the addresses made. In the personnel of the gathering, and the general atmosphere of the meet ing. The last general meeting of the or ganization was in December last, and it was decided soon after to hold a general quarterly meeting ot the en tire body once each quarter—with -a luncheon and a program of co-opera tion, inspiration, and organization. Last night there were plates laid for 180—rand nearly every place was fill ed. The directors and officers of the Chamber of Commerce were present; more than a hundred members were on hand; the entire baseball club ot Louisville, here in spring training, was on hand by special Invitation, with the newspapermen from Louis ville, and there were representatives of several activities invited—the fed eral highway department, the automo bile club, and several visitors from the trade bodies of nearby cities. There was enthusiasm and hearti ness in the meeting; there was fra ternity and cordiality In the air; there was a splendid luncheon served by Costa’s under the direction of Secre tary Haselton (who Is’ the whole en tertainment committee); and there was execillent music by Morris’ or chestra throughout tho evening. The Program of Evening. The following Is the program pre pared for the meeting last night— and more than carried out: PROGRAM Members assemble for luncheon. Music by Orchestra of ten pieces, led by Prof. J, L. Morris, After Luncheon. > President will call tbe Chamber of Commerce to order. Reports from various committees. Co-operation of the City of Athens with Chamber of Commerce—Mayor Arnold. j» Co-operation of the University with Chamber of Commerce—Col. Snelling. Co-operation of the Chamber with > the Summer School—Prof. Odum. Co-operation of Clarke County with Chamber of Commerce—Tate Wright. Cooperation of Chamber of Com merce with State Normal School— Prof. H. B. Ritchie. Co-operation of tbe Clergy with Chamber of Commerce—Dr. Belt Our guests from Louisville, the Great and Only Colonels, Pennant Winners for 1917. v, - „ i “Derby Day, Bill Clymer.” '■ Music by Orchestra. * The Best baseball Secretary on Earth—Mr. I. W. Brtgman. Cooperation of Chamber of Com merce and U. 8. Engineer of High- 1 ways—Geo. S. Marshall. Co-operation of State College ot Agriculture and Chamber ot Com merce—Dr. Soule. Cooperation of Rural Districts with Chamber of Commerce—J. T. Pittard. The Press of Louisville. Kentucky— Mr. T. W. Cook. Officers and Directors. Following'are the officers and di rectors of the Athens Chamber of Commerce: Officers. John F. Tibbetts, President. Jas. W. Morton, 1st Vice President. Prof. A. Rhodes, 2d Vice President. D. P. Haselton, Secretary. J. Warren Smith. Treasurer. Directors. G. A. well, Jerome Michael, D. F. Miller. Jas. W. Morton, M. G. Nichol son, H. Abit Nix, J. T. Pittard, Prof. A. Rhodes, H. J. Rowe, Dr. C. N. Sisk. Homer Stark. J. J. Strickland, G. G. (Contlnuel on Last Page.)

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The Athens banner. (Athens, Ga.) 1902-1923, March 21, 1917, Image 1