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THE Daily 4 and Sunday—10 Cents a Week. Established 1832 Daily ud Sunday—10 Cents a Week. ATHENS COTTON: COTTON . Middling 24'Jc Previous Close 2V /2 c TZITj wsatsek; Clear and Slightly Cooler Mon day Night. ATHENS. GA., MONDAY, AUGUST 20. 1923. A. B. C. Paper Single Copies 2 Cents Dally, 5 Cents Sunday. Mary Miles Minter, movie star, following publication of statements purporting to be her own, admitting her love for William Desmond Taylor, slain director, has sought the seclusion of Hollywood. So great was the reaction to the nation-wide publicity she received, that she deserted her usual routine and now newspaper men " " ' * „„ 1 HOTEL FIRE VICTIMS HD 1 ROMS OF STRUCTURE MONDAY Bodies of Seven Women Who Perished in Wawa Hotel Fire. Recovered. Others Missing. (By Associated Press.) HUNTSVILLE, Ont.— The bodies of seven wo men who met death in the fire which razed Hotel late Sunday night were recovered' from the ruins Monday morning. The bodies in most cases were burned beyond rec ognition and searching parties are still working in the effort to recover the bodies of three wom en, thought to also have been burned to death. Twenty persona were injured duiing the fire, some of them (Turn to Pago Throo) Senator Harris Announces Aug. Speaking Dates ATLANTA — Speaking engage ment* for tho last week In August were announced today by U. 8 Senator W. J, Harris, at his office here. The trip for that week will curry him from one end of tht state to the other. The date* are: August 288th. Cummtng. Forsyth county, 11 a. m. and Jeffersonville, Twiggs county, 2 p. m. August 28th, Cummtng, orsytb county, 11 a. m. August 20th, Hartwell, Hart county, 11 n. m., and Bowersvllle 3 p. m* August 30th, CInyton, Rabun county, 1:300 p. m., and Hlawassee Towns county, 4:30 p ,m. . August 31st. Blairs viU«. Union | county, 10 n. m-« and Young Har* j rts. Towns county 2 p. m. j September 1st, Dahlonegu, Lumr Kin county, 11 a. m. j (Engagements for next week al- | ready announced by Senator Har rls are. . August 20th, Greenville. | Meriwether county, 10 n. nu and | Jonesboro, Clayton county, 1:30 p m.; August 21st, Alpharetta, Mil-j ton county, 11 a. m-t Auk 22nd, j Monroe, Walton county, »• m > ' August 23, Soperton, Treutlen county, 2 p. m. [ Senator Harris Is discussing leg-1 Jslatlon before Congress In hi* speeches, and giving an account plj Ui_ ..—....l.hln fnr tho flr«t fftlir : HURT WHEN 8AFE SAN .FRANCISCO—For ten years, William Dunbar perform ed difficult acrobatic and gym nastic feats on the stage withoul one fall. He was mighty proud of his “perfect record” durint his stage career. He retired when he figured that his calling on the stag: was too «tann<i iTfflf.* ksKb Offstage, Fate tripped him Up. He fell down a short flight of stairs at his home, fracturing his skull, and was rushed to a hospital in a critical condition. Spirited Speech Gives In sight Into French View of Recent Note From Great Britain. (By Associated Press.) GHARLEVILLE.—His eyes flashing the spirit of fighting France Premier! Poincare, speaking within! a stone’s throw of the] place where the German) ■t find her, generals sat and discussed' the plans for over-run ning France during the world war, Sunday deliv ered a public address which was mainly devot ed to refuting the argu Now It’s Your Turn To Talk, Senator (By Associated Press.' DES MOINES—Charges by Senator Brookhart of Iowa that E. T. Meredith, former Secre tary of Agriculture, while in office “sat in with Wall 8trest and helped produce the greatest panic in farm prices in the history'of Acrrculturo,” prompt* ed the latter to instruct his at torneys to sue the Senator foi the sum of thirty cents, Mere dith stated Monday. He said that the main com pensation of the suit would b» to have the Senator to testify as to the truth of falseness <o his statements, under oath Meredith stated that because o! its source the libel part of th» suit was worth only thirty cents Diversified Farming Makes j* Progress In Northeast Ga. District Agent Asbury Says P flPPPWQP FflRi County A *f cnts an d Busi- L ULILIlUL run ness Men Are Encourag- BF BARRETT & CO. SYSTEM WILL MEET! TUESDAY President White Calls Meeting For Tuesday Night At 8:30 O’clock in Georgian Hotel, mejits advanced by Lordj Considerable Interest Is being Curzon in the recent Brit- ,n ,f '" n,e ' ,,n ' r . % , Chamber of i.mmueice whirl ish note. Federal Prisoners Take “Sun Baths” Several federal prisoners incar cerated In the Clarke county Jail “sunning” on the roof of the court house Monday morning, smil ing and apparently none the worse for their detention. Practically all of these prisoner* . pul °* ire serving sentences for violation* [ DP Ai«tFQ Wawa at Lake of Bay;, Americans their confinment and hence enjoy all the freedom that tho facilltlei of the jail allow, including the rooi of the building. The premier made little refercnei to the declarations- of Dr. Gusta\ Htresemnnn, tne new German chan cellor. In tho ruichstag last week M. Poincare quoted the Versatile! treaty as authority for the legality of the occupation of the Ruhr, cited figures to show that unemployment In England had decreased and that railroad traffic ahd shipping had In creased since the French entered Essen, and re'terated* the French governments earnest desire to come to dn agreement with the Ilritlsh rntnvnt on the question in dls- j * n, ** r V**-' 1 President Hugh W. White ha* called for Tuesday night at th« Georgian Hotel. The meeting wil begin at 8 o'clock. The purpose of the meeting 1/ to map out plans for building a park In Athens. In the re-organ- Izntlon of the Chamber of Com merce when citizens were asked U give their views on the greatest needs of Athens a largo number took the position thnt a public park and playground system h needed more than anything else. It was pointed out that unless Athens begins now to ’ develop t public park it will be too costly In ing Food Crop Produc tion. Spirit of Optimism Prevails. Reports from eight Northeast Georgia counties indicate that much progress is being made with diversified farming, T. L. Asbury, district demonstration agent, an nounced Monday. The county agenta are all actvle and with the aid of business men the farmers are being encouraged to plant food crops for market and fight the boll weevil with all their might. Tlie reports are very encourag ing and indicate that living condi tions in these counties will be far better next winter than existed in 1022 The fu|l report by counties .fol lows: Experiments in Pasture Grasses , Attracts Crowds TIPTON, Go.—Experiments In pasture grasses and boll weevil After i "calling the hardships suf fered by the itopultttion of Chnrle- vlllo during German occupation. Mr. Poincare related nt length the various phases of the military op erations for the relief of the city and eulogized the part played In them by the American soldiers un- ’der General Pershini and the clos* co-operation of pH tne nlllea to ward winning the war. “Tho alliance having survived the war,” said M. Poincare, “th« poisoning arc attracting many allies might have hoped then thut farmers to the costal plains ox- the monument which they had porimont station, near hen?. More erected and cemented with theh than eight hundred persons were blood would remnin standing at the station last week and the total this week is expected to b« greater. Terrell, Crisp, Coffee, Worth apd other adjoining counties are Bend ing delegations, which also are visiting the Second District Agri cultural school. right, indestructible nnd unmistak able. But, nations, like men, un* derstand better the necessity p unlto during great catclysms and great crisis than during the dis comforts of convalescence. Friend ships which remain sacred through (Turn to Pago Six) his stewardship for the first four. - year, of hi. term In the Senate. WHAT OPERATORS ARE FIGHTING FOR This is a summarized exposition of th4 operators’ side of the case in refusing the union's demands for enforcement of the checkoff system (collection of union dues at the mine by the mining com- pany) as set forth hy Samuel D. Warriner, chairman, of the Gen eral Policies Committee of the anthracite operators: 1. Nothing that the operators do or hove done (a advanced as an argument irt favor of the checkoff. There is nd reason justify ing a closed shop demand tdnee the industry recognizes the union. 2. The experience of those bituminous operators who have per mitted the checkoff proves that it is not a mean* qf promoting peace, good-will and stabifity. . . . 3. The assertion that the operators welcome continuation of the checkoff is disproved by their statements submitted to the United States Coal Commission, in which they emphatically demand the abolition of the checkoff. ... , ' 4. It would be baneful and not beneficial for the industry if union membership were a condition of the constitutional right of every miner to work at the trade. 5. The miners’ union should collect its own dues. .It can as readily fniance itself as any other union in the country. It pro fesses to be a voluntary organization and has grown to sufficient strength and power in the anthracite field without the help of the 6. The operators are advised by counsel that it would be illegal for them to enter into such a combination or agreement whereby no one can dig coal except those who contribute to the United Mine Workers and are members of it. ..... . . 7. The closed shop checkoff runs contrary to the statements of the presidents of the United States and the federal administration for over 20 years, and the granting of it would constitute a repu diation of the Roosevelt award of 1903 and the Wilson award of This demand has been twice Rejected by arbitrator* accepted by the union. It cannot withstand the scrutiny of anyone who will examine the past record and present conditions. will !i city. A large number of citizens In tcrested In .providing a system of playgrounds and a public park fo! the city will attend the iheeting It Is probable that the meeting will devote Itself to discussion ol ways nnd means of building a park inasmuch as there Is already a een trnl committee committed to pro viding three playgrounds for the city, money for two of which hai been raised. Not Conducive to Church Attendance H. R. Huff went to church Fun- day night and parked his Ford touring car on the opposite side ol the street and along came a per son whose conscience Is not sc sensatlve that it troubles him af ter taking possession of a thing like an automobile thnt doesn't be- | long to him—and that on n Sun- * day night. When Mr. Huff came out of i church nnd started home his nutr was not to be found and now he has the police looking for the thief —and his Ford automobile. Attorneys Say That Claim Is Disputed. Fighting Is suance of Requisition Papers By Governor. (By Associated Press.) COLUMBIA, S. C.—At torneys appearing before Governor McLeqd Mon day to argue against the requisition of four mem bers of the Barrett and countyi Company firm on charges of obtaining money un der false pretenses con tended that the sum, $13,- t 0 0 V^ytew t thi. DO ye»" >007, involved m the war rant sworn out by a Wag- 'bounty ner planter, is really a .. disputed account and not i ln «p'rt C , 0U t n wo S a criminal case and shduldl-lairy Herds started nnd four have been placed before S the United States district handling now 2,000 pound* ©f court which has charge of the defunct cotton 1 sends over trucks for the cream. firm. 1 AUTO HORN DOES IT Springfield, O.—Fate's little trick uncovered a hank defal cation, closed the bank, prevent ed a suicide and sent a man tc prison—all because an auti horn was easy to touch. A. If. Penfield. cashier of n local bank, slashed his wrist* while seated In his auto In hi/ garage. Unconscious from loa* of blood, he fell over the steer ing wheel his weight against the horn button. Continued sounding of th< horn attracted a doctor's atten tion. Investigation resulted In the bank suspending. Penfield Is now in a penitentiary. THREE MEN CAUGHT RECENT' RAINS DID LITTLE DAMAGE TO Small Crop Damage Re ported in Nearby Sec tions. Showers General Over Neighboring Coun ties. Agent Bingham held nine com munity meeting! with ettendencef of 1,150 giving detailed inetruc-1 Rain, during the art week were timo, on fighting.the. boll weevil. „ lrly n „ r thl , „ cllon Some communities received Three Men, Brothers. Held By Police. Believed to Be Gang That Has Terrorized City. With dty weather thie month and the invasion of the bean bee tie the market club* have been having a pretty hard time getting big loads but |6,000 worth of pro duce wap sold yin Atlanta and two new clubs ’hvae been organized to begin operation* at once. County Agent Long and the Kiwanls club a * visited the chee*e factory at Cov- warn farmer* not to relax In the Purchase of Several Acres; jmrt0 „ and are punning a trip t© right « n the pest. The. migration Ashburn in the near fuutre. Quite season is now on and entire fleld» a bit of interest in dairying J* developing in Walton county. Overlooking > West Lake By Dave Paddock Is Learned Monday. ELBERT COUNTY Opening of a beautiful now rest dentfal section to he known a* , l# .. _ “Lakewood” Is seen In the pur- The Alfalfa bounty is the chase by Dave F. Padock of sev- slogan of the 325 farmer* *hd oral acres of property from Thte business men that spent tha day Wright, it wns learned Monday. at the College of Agriculture with The property Is shunted on n County Agent Huie studying a!- knoll between West take and Mr falfn, G00^ tons O f ( Hmwtone and Wright's home on Princeton road (By Associated Press.) MACON, Ga.—Follow ing an exciting chase in a high powered, car, three local men, believed to be the gang, which has been terrorizing this city for months by whippings and kidnapping, were captur ed by officers as they were in the act of flog ging two negroes. The officials stated that the men caught whipping the negroes are S. R. Hud son, C. F. Hudson and J. B | H me. Hudson, all brothers, much .tor thn good ot the right,on iand each one bearing a *“ *“ questionable reputation. It was stated that the men have been giving police trouble for a Idng time. When ono of tho men jumped onto the running board of the ne gro's automobile and commanded him to stop, the negro stepped on tho gas and left tho two brothers nt tho roadside. The white man in tho car whistled for hi 9 broth ers to join him, but before they (Turn to Page Six.) euromDn the boil weevil while others are in need on shower*. The eectloi the weet and south of Athens werd center* of mo*t of the rainfall while on the east and north th^ week wa* fairly dry. Toward* Crawford and Lexing ton It continue* to remain fairly dry and little complaint 1* to he heard frpm ravage* of the boll wee vil. 8ome flections toward* Daniel** ville are In need, of rain, especially for the benefit of corn and truck. Sunday about noon a heavy rain visited all of the western and southern section* of the county rathlng the Oconee river above the 8. A. L. railway and bearlnr down stream, flood/much of Greene and Oconee counties as well as the southwestern section ol Clarke. * Weevil experts state thnt now b a critical time for cotton am* are liable to bo Invade din a few hours, armers are advised to mnk> dally examination* fut weevils ami to continue the pse of poleon. BAPTISTS"® and overlooks the lake nad rounding country. It Is considered n most desirable portion of Mr Wright’s residential property In that rapidly developing section ol Athens. one car alfalfa seed have been or« tiered. MADISON COUNTY Agent Gskew reports that dur ing ugust the farmer* and bu*l- Mr. Paddock is planning .to la> jness men of his county are going off the ground*, build terrace* on j to get together and plan a court• the property nnd otherwise benutt fy and develop this tract of land Most of the new home* built In (Turn to Page 8ix.) Two Main Figures in Coal Struggle try-wide progreaeive program of prosperity and go to work to put it across. OCONEE COUNTY With 85 club boy* encamped at Snows Mill for a week. County (Turn te Page Six) .J.J. CAPTAIN BEUSSE Athenian Returns From Several Weeks Stay in G e r m a n y and Other Countries. Visited Fath er’s Birthplace. Anything can happen In Europe which is sitting on a volcano, llk**- •* * T» A „ f to*go off at any time according New Pastor of Prince ft©ioipwi j- n,Bepsse, prominent Avenue Church Welcom- ed. to Athens At Joint Service.Sunday Night. A large ernd of Athens Uaptists greeted Dr. J. J. Bennett new pas tor of the Prince Avenue Baptist church with special welcome ser vices conducted there Sunday night. Dr. J. C, WJIkinnon, pastor of the (Turn to Page 8ix) On the left is'John L. Lewi*, president of the United Mine Worker* of America, while on the right is 8amuel D. Warriuer, chairman of the general policies committee of the anthrarite operators. { These two men are the leading figure* in the present war between miner* | and operators. WHAT MINERS ARE FIGHTING FOR Following are the summarized demands submitted by the anthra cite worker* to the coal operators: 1. A new contract extending frbm September 1 for a period of two years with complete and unconditional recognition of the United Mine Workers of America in the three district* embracing the an thracite field. 2. Twenty per cent wage increase in contract wages, with $2 increase for all day men. 3. Uniformity and equalization of d*y rate* and those of all skilled mechanic*, with not less than 90 cent* an hour as a basis. 4. Eight-hour day for all those working ill and around colleries. 5. Definite standard of 2240 pounds as a standard ton where coal is mined on a car basis. C. Average daily earnings of contract miners under normal conditions to be a basis of pay for men working under abnormal conditions or on M dead work. 7. Jack hammers and other tools to be supplied free of charge. 8. Minimum rate of 20 cent* an inch for clearing refuse and 30 cents an inch for tpo and bottom blasting. 9. Decision by the umpire within 30 day* on all grievance* dis posed of by conciliation board. . 10. Employes of stripping contractors to be brought under general wage agreement a* outlined above. . 11. All Wage schedules to be brought up to date and agreement to be reached on all new work before same is begun. 12. Enforcement of the checkoff (collection of union doe* at the mine) by all operators. Athens business man who, i son Thomas, returned Sunday from Germany after a tour of severa! weeks. . , Oerroifrt industry is bumming German field* ore filled withl ma turing crops, but German people are in the most pitiable plight ol the nation's existence, nccordiiig tr Captain Beuose. , With th* value of the mark de creasing every day the outcome ol the situation in that country Is far from hopeful, he said. piptaln Ueus.se visited the homo t«»wn ol his father, Mr. Henry Beusne, who was an Influential citizen of Ath ens in his life time and one time mayor. HI* father’s birth place wa« standing, the captain aald, located In the city of Altona which i; separated from Hamburg only by a street. Altona has a population of eight hundred thousand and Hamburg one million, five hundred thousand, he said. While In Ger many Captain Beusse visited his% relatives nnd was entertain-d at not less than fifty family p.irtiet In honor of his visit. As nn example of the cheapness of the mark as compared with th« American dollar the captain and his party enjoyed a handsome sult« of rooms at one of Berlin's finest hotels for only $1.75 per day nnd r splendid meal for ssven people cost only I2.7S, e captain said that It Is dan gerous for foreigners to go about (Turn to page six ) ' iitfi HHHlHHNHfl!