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THE ATHENS DAILY HERALD
VOL. 2. NO. 156.
ATHENS. GA„ SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1914.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. $5.00 PER
aror of thus hardwick
INTO SENATE RASE DISTURBING
TO GOVERNOR SLATION’S FRIENDS
LIVELY TIMES ARE AHEAD IN THE MATTER OF
THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SENATOR BACON.
OLD POLITICAL LINE-UP AGAIN PITTED.
HON. CLARK HOWELL FAVORITE
FOR AD INTERIM APPOINTMENT
By some means, at present unknown, Governor John
.Marshall Slaton is midway between the devil and the deep
hlue sea. It is immaterial how he got there. The fact
that he is now in that position is of primal importance.
However, it was all brought about by the entry of Hon.
Tom Hardwick, of the Tenth congressional district, into
the lists as a candidate for the unexpired term of Senator
Bacon. As stated in The Herald yesterday, the avowed
candidacy of Mr. Hardwick is stirring the political at
mosphere more than anything which has occurred in
quite a while.
REVIVAL OF FACTIONALISM.
Owing to the serenity of the Georgia political skies for a
protracted period there are those who had fondly hoped that the
t'M'tionalism which had existed for so long was dying out, or that
these opposing forces were growing more mild in their feelings
toward each other, but it is now apparent that this hope was only
: a idle dream, for the storm is threatening to break soon with
renewed fury. In the absence of a formidable Republican party
in Georgia it is natural that these factions should exist, and they
doubtless will until either the Republicans or Progressives attain
to greater political importance in this state. Two strong political
tactions or patries have the merit of keeping the politicians and
cilice-holders in the straight and narrow path of political honesty.
CONSIDERED CHALLENGE TO COMBAT.
Governor Slaton’s friends openly assert that the entry of
Congressman Hardwick into the race for the unexpired term of
Senator Bacon is a clear challenge to combat and insinuate that
'he that looketh for trouble shall find it.” These friends of the
governor’s are trying to conneet Senator Hoke Smith with the
candidacy of Mr. Hardwick, undoubtedly" for the reason that the
loiter is closer to the senator than any other man in Georgia. It
has been generally understood that Governor Slaton would stand
for the unexpired term of Bacon and that, if let alone, there would
Ik no warrant for the governor disturbing the equanimity of Sen
ator Smith. Now, however, it is certain that if the genial Slaton
i to run for the United States senate he will have for an antagon-
i-t either Senator Hoke Smith or Congressman Hardwick.
Clearly, then, Georgia is to be the scene of another “war of
the roses," in plain English a fierce political tilt between the Joe
brown and Hoke Smith factions. And, by way of parenthesis,
the genial governor knows exactly what he is up against.
SOUTH GEORGIA VERSUS NORTH GEORGIA.
The folks to the south of Atlanta are using the telling argu
ment that their section is entitled to have a senator and that At-
bnta is exhibiting unmitigated nerve in asking for another sena-
t r-hip. Everybody knows, however, that Atlanta has never made
. ii> claims as to modesty when it comes to wanting things. Elimi
nate Atlanta and what is the result? Hardwick! There is no
< her answer. The Slatonites realize that if they can make a
Mcrificial offer, 1 |g their salvation rests in using either Senator
hmnli or Congressman Hardwick, as a matter of course. The
h nt'iii adherents, too, appreciate the astuteness of the proposition
'•mt a north Georgia man be given the ad interim appointment to
111 tin' senator job. Governor Slaton is no “Mutt." lie is likely to
"’’che that, having been challenged, it would be poor politics to
I ii-tlo after the short term senatorship and go after Hoke Smith’s
J"b What a battle royal this would mean! Pick your boy and
piace your money!
AT
LT
Tomorrow afternoon at the Colonial
theater in this city the men’s meeting
of the Young Men’s Christian asnocia-
tio nwill be addressed by the Rev. E.
L. Hill, pastor of the First Presbyte
rian church.
Dr. Hill is a most attractive speak
er, bein gelear and direct to the point,
and understanding the viewpoint of
men, he knows how to bring the mes
sage that will appeal to their hearts
and their minds.
He has chosen as his subject for
this occasion the subject, “There Go
the Ships.” This is a study into the
journey of a man’s life, and will prove
to be not only very interesting, but
very instructive as well.
The meeting will be opened at 3:30
o’clock by a half hour’s musical con
cert rendered by Walter’s orchestra.
This splendid body of musicians have
added a great deal to the attractive
ness of these men’s services from
Sunday to Sunday and have helped to
draws the crowds of men.
At 4 o’clock the meeting proper will
begin.
All meji are extended a most cor
dial invitation to be present and to
bring a friend with them.
SENATE RATIEIES Five Children Are Burned to Death
HI
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(By Associated Press.)
Washington, D. C., February
21.—Without amendment, the sen
ate by more than a two-thirds
vote todpy ratified the general ar
bitration treaties with Great
Britain, Japan, Italy, Spain. Nor
way, Sweden, Portugal and Swits-
erland.
Attempts to exempt the Panama
tolls question from arbitration by
amendment in the treaty with Great
Britain were defeated. ^
Amendments to the Japanese treaty
that would have exempted the ques
tion of immigration and public edu-,
cation from arbitration were aTso vot
ed down. The vote, in addition to be
ing considered as evidence of the’sen
ate’s support to the president’s treaty
poficy, is also interpreted to mean
that he will have a majority support
in his stand for the repeal of the Pan
ama canal tolls exemption.
(By Associated Press.)
Ashland, Maine, February 21.—Five children, of
Joseph Smart, a lumberman, were burned to death early
today, when their home near Eagle Lake was destroyed,
DOES MONOPOLISTIC SYSTEM
CONTAIN SEEDS OF OWN DECAY?
WINNING CLASS
HOLDS BANQUET
The freshmen, as winners of the
annual pushball game, will (give their
banquet next Thursday-night at Den
mark Hall. Toasts will be given by
the chancellor, dean and important
members of the faculty and freshman,,
class. The certain members of the.
junior class who aided the freshman
in their victory, together with Mr.
Thompson, president of the sopho
more class, arc invited. The affair
promises to be one of the most en-
joable of the class banquets, and all
who attend arc sure to have a most
delightful time.
It begins to appear that the Mem
phis bank would have been equally as
safe if it bad retained Pancho Villa as
its president.—Charlotta Chonicle.
SPEAK TONIGHT
Men.’
Both are speakers of ability, and the
exercises will be well worth going a
long distance to hear. There will also
be music by the University band.
HOPE ABANDONED.
(By Associated Press.)
New York, February 21.—Hope for
the safety of the schooner Kineo baa
practically been abandoned by her
agents here. She disappeared Wed
nesday night off Diamond Shoals, aft
er sending distress signals. She car
ried a crew of seven. The revenue cut
ter service still believes there is a
chance to find her. The cutter Itasca
will join the Onondaga in the search.
Those interested in oratory should
should certainly attend the anniversa-
rian exercises to be held in chapel to
night.
'Phi Kappa will be represented by
Mr. Clark Howell ,who will speak on
the South of the past, present and
future. Mr. J. B. Congers speaks for
Deniosthenian on the ’’Obligations of ,. . - ... , . -
an Eduction and the Demand <erJ^ e >■«“"* s ‘ ttled
Washington, February 21—Does the
monopolistic system contain in itself
the seeds of its own decay?
Tjiat question Commissioner Joseph
E. Davies, of the Bureau of Corpora
tions, declared, in his annual report
made public yesterday, a federal in
vestigation now under way hopes to
answer.
In a review of a working program
for the bureau Commissioner Davies
points out that aside from an eco
nomic, study of the trust question re
tail price maintenance .is one of the
questions to be taken up. Trusts, their
efficiency and reforms, however, are
to comprise Uft principal work for the
coming year. The need of some fed
eral body for the purpose of investi
gation and publicity in trust affairs,
whether it be the bureau of corpora
tions as now organized, or a commis
sion as proposed in the pending ad
ministration bills in congress, Com
missioner Davies emphasized.
In his report he discussed the mon
opoly question at length, saying in
part:
“The question is whether the trust
form of organization is really effi
cient. If it be found that smaller
competitive units in industry can pro
duce commodities more cheaply, or
even as cheaply as monopolistic units,
and that they have other and greater
advantages than those claimed for the
monopolistic or trust system, then
uniform rank w. o. w.
The Uniform Rank of the Woodmen
of the World will hold a meeting to
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at
their hall at which special work will
be the order. Captain Wood asks
that the members be out in full force
at this meeting. Their notice appears
in another column.
Ml:
'T MEASURE HARDWICK.,
I re is no discounting the fact that
Tngre-sman Tom Hardwick is a pow-
f in politics. The other side thor-
nik r hl m \ appreciate this. He is a good
strongly stands for some
°, ry definite and popular policies
h ^ arp a splendid asset for ally
r * n the suffrage of thinking
f record is entirely in his
u hr' i * ^ erc are in this state
n ? 1av ° c °me into direct contact
jT h L* Im . an d have not forgotten it.
* l hp ‘ s W *H equipped for the po-
,<>n cann ot be gainsaid.
CHK Af) INTERIM SENATOR.
,rJ^ h,le tl,e appointment of Gov-
™ Slaton of * man to fill the ad
" "" T of United States senator
H(r ' b ‘overlooked. The Athens
whl,e not aligned with the
that ( ^ Un ^ ac ** on * sincerely hopes
H, r nTvf 1 SI * ton appoint
GEORGIA NEWSPAPER OPINION.
The temporary succession is just
about the liveliest political question
that has developed in Georgia in sev
eral , years, and the newspapers
throughout the state are full of
teresting suggestions concerning the
appointment
The Elberton Star thinks that the
governor should appoint Clark Howell.
It says:
“Together with thousands of Geor
gians, we would he glad to see Gov
ernor Slaton aopoint Hon. Clark How
ell United Stipes senator from Geor
gia to succeed the lamented A. 0.
Bacon.
“We fee 1 that Mr. Howell’s long and
distinguished services to the Demo
cratic party and his constructive ef
forts in advancing the material, edu
cational and moral interests of Geor
gia, as well aa his umjuealioned
PI . ,, will ■jiuuiiipi*’ — ’ •
‘ark Howell, editor and general l P ac *ty» combine to make him pre-emi-
... A.lauU constitution, ns,IM > **•« n.ar. fo. ..... &i«n P-—
posit,on. Mr. Howell is splen " *
Study of Cooperative Marketing
Problems in Georgia
The department of markets of the
United States Department of Agri
culture is now in cooperaiion^with the
Georgia State College of Agriculture
in the study of cooperative marketing
problems in Georgia. Mr. Haskall,
representing the United States De
partment of Agriculture, and coope
rating with the College of Agrlcul
ture, has made his headquarters at
the college, and is now at work.
One of the first features to be taken
i^p in Georgia will be the storage fa
cilities for baled cotton in the state.
Blanks are being sent out to gather
this information. Bulletins will be
issued later on, giving the conclusions
as well as the important data which
has been gathered.
This is only one feature of the co
operative work which the college is
undertaking in the interest of the
farm ?r. The department of extension
at the college is at work on a number
of cooperative marketing enterprises,
especially in South Georgia. The
work is, however, only in its incip-
icncy, it is stated, and it is the pur-1
s-rvic«* qU » PPe ? f ° r tfae work and hi*
(* or£ri ! the Democratic party in
tale^him*? s . u . fflcient Pe * 80n «n-
li, JWe!! ^ ta th * appointment. Mr.
ev, “ * , h ; rd >y lively to cart hie
i, he unexpired term. There
of Tile M* L no P oliti « on th. part
> \ Ir „ r ,, ln suggesting the name
I,,. , , ' wt 'V s interim .enator,
tv,- 1 b - v grateful apprecia
te. ,Cn,lshi P 10 the editor of
of trust and usefulness.
"We believe his appointment would
meet with the indorsement of people
of all political factions, prove a bless
ing to Georgia’, be a fitting reward
for past faithful and meritorious ser
vice, and open up a wider field for fu
ture service for this able, honest and
unselfish.statesman.”
The Columbus hedger says:
"Senator Hoke Smith is an Atlan-
tian. The other senator should be a
(Continued on Page 8.) (
ESCAPED IN BOATS.
(By Associated Press.)
Bellingham, Wash., February 21.—
It is believed the three bandits who
last night shot to death three passen
gers on a Great Northern train n,ar
here, made for the waterfront, and
escaped in boats. oPssts are search
ing. The bandits secured a considera
ble amount of valuables from pass-
engeVs, and shot, three when they re
sisted.
pose of the college to do a large
amount of valuable work along the
Ine as the means and men become
available.
A Great Problem
Has Been Solved
The most difficult thing to do ia to
aatisfy your tftomach.
The Holland Cafe, 164 H Clayton
street (upstairs), ia without any
question of doubt the only up-to-date
Cafe and Restaurant in this city,
where for the moat reasonable prices
possible you can get the oest this
glorious land produces cooked by mas
ters in their lines, cleanliness their
motto, speedy service that will sur
prise the busy college or business
man; a popular price lunch room; also
private dining room for ladies and
gentlemen suitable for the most crit
ically inclined. In fact THE place te
eat. Everything your little stomach
could long for. Open from 6:30 a. m.
to II p. m. Complete table d’haute
dinner, 10 courses,- 50c. Excellent
business men's lunch, 30c. Finest
coffee anywhere. A specially selected
Sunday dinner, 6 to 8:30 p. m., and a
friendly amile of Mrs. Bowden, who
appreciates your patronage.
THE HOLLAND CAFE
164 Vi Clayton Street (Upataira.)
^>f the competitive system, and the
chief argument for the regulation of
monopoly is destroyed. This is a
scientific question of fact, and it is
the plan of the bureau to investigate
this question.
“While from a governmental point
of view there are various aspects of
the trust question which are of great
importance, such as the relation of
trusts to popular government and
their effect on the social and economic
conditions of labor, there are two as
pects of it which are peculiarly with-
|he domain of the bureau, namely,
the effect upon the cost of production
and distribution and the effect upon
the price to the consumer.
“It is contended by some t^iat with
the increase in the size of Industrial
enterprises there goes a reduction in
the copt of extraction, manufacture,
and distribution, and that such reduc
tion in cost is accompanied by lower
prices to the consumer and does not
involve a reduction in wages or an
impairment to the conditions of labor.
“Even if these claims were true the
question would still remain, of course,
whether the evil resulting from large
combinations would not be greater
than the alleged advantages of cheap
er production and distribution. It Is
contended, on the other hand, that les? obvious,
the source and origin of monopoly is
found chiefly in the desire to exploit
the general public by stock-jobbing
schemes for the immediate profit of
the promoters, or for the purpose of
obtaining control of the market and
exacting unduly high prices frpm the
consumer.
“Many large combinations have
failed and demonstrated their eco
nomic inefficiency. Combinations
which have obtained control of the
market and it is admitted, have pros
pered, but this is alleged ta be due
to their monopolistic position, and
not to superior efficiency. Accord
ing to those who hold this view, there
is a point beyond which the increase
in size of operations does not result
in an increase in economy and effi
ciency, but rather in loss and waste,
so that the maximum efficiency
not attained by large combina
tions, but instead, by concerns of
moderate size. If this latter conten
tion be true, then, as has been said,
the monopolistic system contains in
itself the seeds of its own decay.
“Again, some of those who dispute
tho superior efficiency of large com
binations contend that this claim is
made merely as a blind for the pur
pose of selling watered stock. They
say that such organizations are es
tablished for the purpose either of
getting control of the market and ex
acting excessive prices from con
sumers, or of issuing large amounts
of watered stock for the purpose of
selling such stock to the public. In
the first case, it is argued such com
binations are not concerned with the
promotion of greater efficiency, but
merely with obtaining a monopoly;
in the second case they are chiefly
concerned with selling the stock, and
as they can not claim to the general
public that it has a great value due
to monopoly, they are obliged to find
•notfcey selling argument, namely, su
perior efficiency.
“Of almost equal importance with
the determination of this question of
comparative efficiency is that of the
price policy of such large industrial
combinations as have achieved a sub
stantial control of the market. Those
who allege that such industrial enter
prises result in greater economy and
efficiency in production often overlook
the equally important question wheth
er er not they abeorb all the benefits
of such economies in increased profits
without conceding any share thereof
to labor in higher wages, or to con
sumers in relatively lower prices or
improved quality of goods, etc. The
determination of the facts in respect
to this question also might not be
such as to establish broad generaliza
tions or conclusions, hut this import
ance of having the facts is none the
MYSTERIOUS FIND IS
ENTIRELY EXPLAINED
Startline Discovery in Ash Pile
at Holman Building Is Cleared
Up by Statement of Physician.
Carelessness of Negro Servant
Gives Rise to Much Gossip.
Quite ■ bit of gossip was going the
round in downtown circles this morn-
ins, owing to a mysterious discovery
by the janitor at the Halman building.
As a matter of fact thare waa abso
lutely no foundation for the darkly-
whispered rumors that were being
passed around, for the so-called mys
tery was entirely cleared up almost
as soon as discovered.
It seems that the janitor at an early
hour this morning discovered two dead
bahiea in the ash pile at the rear of
the building. The matter was imme
diately reported to the police,.and it
was at first believed that some yrow-
some tragedy had been unearthed.
The mystery was entirely explained
by the statement of a young physician
whose office is in the building. Ac
cording to hit statement the babies
were specimens which had been in a
jar of preservative fluid in his office
fer some time. A few days ago, the
negro maid in cleaning the office had
knocked over and brekan the jar,
spilling the centente on the fleor. Aa
the accident was not discovered until
the following day the specimens were
no longer of any value, so the maid
was directed to remove and bury the
contents of the jar. Instead of doing
this, however, she simply threw thorn
into the ash heap—hence the mystery.
POSTOFFICE HOURS MONDAY.
Monday will be generally observed
as Washington's birthday, as this hol
iday falls on Sunday. It is customary
to close the postoflice all day on these
occasions, but Postmaster Rucker,
realizing the inconvenience to which
Athens* citizens would be put, owing
to tomorrow being Sunday, asks The
Herald to announce that all depart
ments af the postoffice will be open on
Monday fram 9 until 12 o’clock. There
will also be the usual morning carrier
delivery throughout the city. Post
master Rucker is zealously endeavor
ing to give aur peapla the best-possi
ble service.
One American and Two
Englishmen Mysteriously
Disappear in Juarez in
Practically Same Manner
as Did W. S. Benton, the
English Ranchman—An
American Disappears
From His Cell—Excite
ment Over Benton’s Death
Is Still Intense.
(By Associated Press.)
El Paso, Texas, February 21c—
Croat anxiety iz felt here today
for an American, Gustave Bauch,
an two Englishmen, named Cur
tis and Lawrence, who disap
peared in Juarez in much the
same manner as did William S,
Benton, the English ranchman,
executed by the rebel!..
Bauch, it was learned, had been held
in jail, and disappeared from hie cell
laet night. The two Engliehmen
dropped from eight when they went to
Juarez when they went to Juarez
Wednesday to look fer Benton. Ex
citement is still intense here teday
over Benton’s death
Cause of Benton'e Death.
Washington, February 21.—White
House officials said today that official
reports from Villa declared that Will
iam, 3. Benton, the Englishmen, was
executed became he entered General i
Villa's camp armed and threatened
life of the rebel commander. In view
of this report there is a disposition
at the White House to await a full in
vestigation before expressing any
opinion. It was stated that Great
Britain is holding in abeyance any
representations pending the comple
tion of thie investigation.
Diaz Reaches New York.
New York, February 21—Felix Diaz
arrived here today. He ;ame by
steamer from Havant. He declared
he had no intention of allying himself
with General Carranza. He refuted
to discuss his plans. Friends accom
panying him raid that he left Havana
because he feared the Huertaietaa
would kill him.
ONLY ONE CASE
'AT CITY
GET YOUR PENSIONS.
The ordinary has about paid out all
the pension money. However, there
are a few pensioners who have not
yet received their money, and they
r "to their advantage to look
•fur this. * |
‘ THE LillLfc riUitMMS."
The wonderful mystery piny, “The
Two Little Pilgrims," will be pre
sented this evening at 8 o’clock at the
Parish House just back ef the Episco
pal church. Come early to secure a
good seat. Bring all of your friends
and neighbor! with you.
The following Atlanta people were
in the city yesterday: Mrs. Eugene
K. Black, Miss Shippen, Miss McCarty,
Miss Patterson, Mr. H. O. Beyp-lds,
iMr. W. B. Ucthvia. v
Only ona case came before the at
tention of the city court this morn
ing^ Two negro boys, charged with
larceny, were sentenced to fix months
each on the county gang.
There was a commitment trial in
Judge Crossley’s court this morning.
Mary Lou Wallace, colored, was
charged by Howard Jourdln with as
sault with intent to murder. Jourdln
claimed that Mary Lou had made at
him with a hoe—the hoe being pro
duced in evidence—and as Mary didn’t
deny the charge, she was bound over
to the April term ef the superior
court.
Mr.,C. B. Smith la in town.
Mr. G. E. Mickel, of Union Point,
is in Athens.
Mr. J. O. Harris, ef Macan, ia in
the city.
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