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ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS OF THE WORLD FORTY-SECOND YEAR.—NO. 222. ROCKEFELLER ESTATE GUARDED BY RIFLEMEN ’EXPRESS AGENT LAYSTHEFTSTO SMALLWAGES Dunnaway, of Ogle thorpe, Admits Thiev ery; Says No Gang Sitting in his cell in the Macon county jail at Oglethorpe yesterday Emmett E. Dunaway accused agent of the American Railway Express at that place, told an Americus newspa per man of his misdeeds, and exon erated his handsome young wife from all complicity in his peculations Dunaway wore the same overalls in jail that he wore while he was agent at Oglethorpe before his arrest a few days ago, and though he was reti cent in his statements, he did not deny that he stole a quantity of goods from the express company. Asked if his thefts had any connec tion with the operations of the alleg ed band of thieves of which he is sus-j pected of being the head, Dunaway entered strenuous denial. “The express company pays its em-: ployes less than any other company' in the world,” Dunaway said, ex-i plaining how he began his stealing, i and saying that until a few months ago he had never taken anything that did not belong to him. “The big art square found in my home, and which Burnet says I stole, beings to me,” said Dunnaway. “I bought that from Hughes, one of the. messengers running between Mout-i gomery and Atlanta, and he brought! it to me here in Oglethorpe. 1 paid) him for it. I think the price was $25, j but about the price I am not sure,”, he added. Dunaway then launched in to a complaint against Solicitor Jule Felton and the authorities, who have insisted upon his bond being placed at a high figure, and which has pre vented his being released on bail, he said. "Bond Too High” “They first wanted me to give a bond of $5,000, while the'others al ready arrested have been let out on Ifehonds from $250 to $500,” said Dun- “but they have reduced this to $3,0000. Still‘it is too high for the offense charged against me, and I am not being treated fair.” When told of the arest of „ McMi chael, one of his alleged “pals” in the thievery, which is said to have extended over a number of months, Dunaway admitted acquain tacne with “Mac,” but said he had never been on intimate terms with him, and that if McMichael had stol en anything from the company he knew nothing about it. Dunnaway has been agent for the express company at Oglethorpe since November 11, 1917, but much of the work in the office had been done by his wife, according to Oglethorpe peole, and some surprise was caused by his arrest. He was an accommo dating young fellow just 23 years of age, and one of the mysteries of his case in which Oglethorpe people are interest is “What did he do with the money?” Detectives and Sheriff Jolly, who searched his home, found approximately $1,500 worth of prop erty there, which the detectives say was stolen from the express company, and Dunaway himself admits he has been stealing from the company for months, but during all the time he worked at the Oglethorpe depot he wore overalls about his work, ami was apparently economical in his ex penditures, and his wife was not a fancy dresser, either. He is known to be temperate as regards drinking, and there is no one to voice the faintest suspicion that has ever en gaged in intimacy with any other women. So as the detectives engaged in the case have learned, he has no money on deposit in either of the banks in Macon county, nor has he any property of any descrip tion. He isn’t a gambler, either, and some who have studied the case de clare Dunnaway must have his ill gotten wealth hidden out, or that he ie being made the “goat” by a wed organized band of thieves, with whom he is affiliated. That Dunnaway’s wife must have known of his peculations is indicat ed by the quantity of alleged stolen goods found in his home when he ac companied the officers on their search of his premises. Among the alleged loot found is a quantity of Jergen’s toilet soap, which the Dun away family had been using, as evi denced by a half-used cake found in fesoap-dish on Mrs. Dunnaway’s dress ier, two Gage hats of finest quality, and seven suits of clothes from which all identifying marks had been re moved by some persons skilled in the use of a needle. Besides these ar ticles, the officers have the art square taken from Dunaway’s home, a quantity of roller curtains, a dozen or so silk shirts, numerous vests, a suit of clothes that had nev er been worn that was found in an out house on Dunnaway’s premises, a handsome leather bag, a wardrobe trunk, more than a gross of grapho phone needles, a large quantity of J. & P. Coats thread in various sizes, and lots of other valuable merchan dise, which express company officials declare was stolen from their cars either at Oglethorpe or en rou te there. Most of the stolen merchan (Continued on Page 5) i SCENE OF GREAT EXPLOSION IN FRONT OF J. P. MORGAN & CO. BANK, WAI.I. ST., N. Y. THURSDAY. | . ” 1 vgy? ; ■ v*- ■■■ '■T' * ■’w ... \ '1 $ nH | \ B»jMr - iimSmwmTWllrTWxllFxaMr -V sS i t HF IP fcjh • MB I MWr jHF Mac Sweeney Writes Note To Irishmen Throughout World 3 OPENINGS HELD FOR UNION HIGH New Structure Not Yet Ready, So Old Ones Are Used LESLIE, Sept. 20.—Because the new building of the Union High school district here was not in com plete readiness for the opening of the school this morning, separate open ing exercises were held at the old buildings at Leslie, DeSoto and Cobb, where the sessions will be held until the new structure is ready for oc cupancy. Union High school district com prises practically every old district in the 15th district, except Hunting ton, and a year ago $65,000 of bonds were voted to build a school house in this district, this move being fol lowed closely by Thalean and Plains consolidated school districts. Owing to the size of the $65,000 building, which is still incomplete, and the shortage of labor, fit was deemed necessary to open school at the three above named places, and there to hold the respective school at the former school buildings until the new Union building at Leslie is com pleted. At all three of these places there was an overflow of pupils, even more than had been anticipated by the most optimistic. The total is ex pected to reach at least 350. At the home of Profc E. L. Bridges, on the High school campus last Sat urday evening, was tendered one of the most cordial and enthusiastic re ceptions to the faculty and trustees that was ever given in this section. There was fun and there was serious ness, there was music and there was speaking. The faculty numbers thir teen and the different branches in clude academic, domestic science, music, expression, etc., so there were eloquent talks on many subjects. The necessity of opening the school in three separate places was given the attention of the meeting, and because of their recognized ability and their willingness to help the school out in its predicament, Misses Ferguson and Fillingame were delegated to teach at Cobb, and Miss Barr at DeSoto, until the building is finish ed at Leslie. The faculty, in showing their ap preciation and willingness, advised the trustees that they themselves, with what aid they could obtain, would stage a play at least once ev ery three months to pay for the fine THE TIMESEIRECORDER GkJLpJJBLISHED HhART OF DIXIE Calls It Privilege To Die For His Country’s Freedom LONDON, Sept. 20.—Hunger Striker Mac Sweeney had a bad night and was very weak this morning, ac cording to a bulletin by the Irish Self Determination League. Mac Sweeney last night wrote a message to Irishmen throughout the world on behalf of himself and the hunger strikers in Cork jail. He said in part: “We feel singularly privileged at being made the instruments of God for evoking such world wide ex pressions of admiration and support for the cause of Irish independence and recognition of the Irish republic. If we are to die, we are called to that even greater privilege and hap piness of entering the company of those who died for Ireland. “We forgive all who are compass ing our death. This battle is being fought with clear hearts and purely for our country. We have made our penance with God and bear ill will toward no man.” NO HOPE FOR FREEDOM FOR MAC SWEENEY. BELFAST, Sept. 20.—Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire lam has informed the magistrates of County Louth that he can hold out no hope that the British government will reverse its decision in the case of Lord Mayor Mac Sweeney, of Cork, on hunger strike in Brixton jail. piano which has been furnished for the music room. After all school announcements and business had been settled, Mrs. Bridges called their attention to “something more substantial;” and a delicious course of punch and sand wiches was served. A “Booster club” was organized with Dr. L. M. Hawkins as temporary chairman. Everyone present, hav ing the propert credentials, was readi ly admitted as a member. Dr. W J. Smith was nominated as president of the club, but properly pleaded “old age” and “disability to remain awake after 8 o’clock at »>ight.” His plea was sustained on its merits, and Miss Chatfield was elected prudent, with Miss Forrester as secretary. It was resolved as there were so many members of the “fairer sex” in this club, and since most women were such good advertisers that there would be no necessity for a publicity agent. After all matters coming be fore the club were fully discussed AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 20, 1920 LEAGUE STOPS WAR OF POLAND WITH LITHUANIA Two Nations Agree To Peace While Case Is Being Investigated WARSAW, Sept. 20.—Russian Bolshevik forces have been driven out of Eastern Galicia by the general Polish advance along the southern front. PARIS, Septt. 20.—Poland and Lithuania have agreed to suspend all hostilities pending the inquiry an decision of the issues at stake by the council of the League of Na tions, it was announced this morn ing. Polish-Lithuanian accord came af ter the council had adopted a reso lution calling on the countries to cease hostilities immediately. The resolution asked Lithuania to adopt the provisional line of frontier fixed by the Supreme Council in Decem ber and withdraw its troops from the territory to the west of the line, while Poland was asked during its war with Soviet Russia to respect the neutrality of the territory occupied by Lithuania east of the line of de marcation fixed by the Supreme Council. The agreement between the Polish and Lithuanian delegates came in a most dramatic manner. After a stir ring speech by Ignace Paderewski, the Lithuanians, headed by Foreign Minister Woldemare, walked over to the Poles and warmly shook hands | amid great cheering. This marked the first instance in .which the League’s mediation has been accepted by countries virtually in a state of war. KAISER WRITES NEW LAST WILL LONDON, Sept. 20.—Former Ger man Emperor William has written a new will which is declared to be his last testament. He has entrusted it to the keeping of Notary Schoot, nt Amerongen, says a Doorn dispatch today to the Mail. the meeting adjourned, expressing their sentiments of appreciation as ; they all started to their homes. Scottish Communists Warn Os Plan to Ssize Coal Mines Sensational Coup To Be Sprung Near Glasgow, Police Hear LONDON, Sept. 20—Extraordin ary rumors are circulating through out Landershire to the effect that the leaders of the Scottish Commun ist movement have planned a sensa tional coup to be sprung at Blantyer, 8 miles northeast of Glasgow, says a dispatch to the Westminster Ga zette from Hamilton, Scotland. “It is asserted, the cashiers and officials have been bluntly told that the seizure of coal pits is imminent and that it is proposed to establish a soviet system of mining controls,” says the dispatch. “The authorities are not skeptical of the rumors, for they are not unmindful of the under current at work.” ‘Wildcat’ Veterans Hold First Reunion COLUMBIA. S. C„ Sept. 20. Hundreds of former members of the 81st army division are here today for the first annual reunion of the “Wild cats.” A big dinner served by the women of the city featured today’s program. Tomorrow the veterans will devote their attention to Camp Jackson, where the division was or ganized. Majors Must Close All Minor Deals By Sept. 27 CINCINNATI. 0., Sept. 20.—A1l purchases of minor league baseball players by major league clubs must be closed at noon Monday. Septem ber 27, the National Commission an nounced in a notice to all major league clubs made public today. The time for filing reserve lists is Octo ber 1. G A. R. Vets Meet In 54th Annual Reunion INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 20. Thousands of civil war veterans ar rived today to augment the thousands already here for the 54th annual en campment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Official welcome will be given tonight by Governor Goodrich. COX IN SAN DIEGO. SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20.—A noon address here today opened the south ern California campaign of Gover nor Cox. He is due to sneak at Los Angeles tonight and tomorrow. i This photo graph showing j the scene of rhe ! terrific explosion ! in Wall Street,' New York, was' snapped a few! minutes after the . blast Thursday. I The w-recked au-1 tomobile in the, foreground is j shown just as it | was found after j the explosion. The crowds are watching the po lice clear away debris, question in g spectators and caring for the wounded. On the right, with the pillars, is the U. S. sub treas ury building and in front the sta tue of George W ashing ton which was un damaged. The Morgan Co. building is just outside the pho tograph on the left, across the street from the sub treasury. As an indica tion of the force of the explosion, part of the wa gon that is sup posed to have carried the ex plosives, was blown to the 38th floor of the a Equitable Build ®Hng where the Bankers’ club has its dining room. 5 SOCIALISTS UP FOR SEATS AGAIN What To Do With Them Problem of N. Y. Extra Session ALBANY, N. Y., Sept. 20.—Inter est in the housing problem through out New York state, which the legis lature has been called to consider in special session tonight, was sub ordinated at the capital today to a general discussion of what action, if any, the assembly will take re garding the five expelled Socialists who were re-elected at the special elections last week to fill their own vacancies. The Socialists had been found guilty of disloyalty last April after a trial that occupied the at tention of the general assembly from the beginning of the 1920 session. Gov. Smith is expected to urge a pronosition calling for municipal fi nancing of building in his message tonight to the special session. Mayor Hylan, of New York City, has ap proved the plan. One of the most important meas ures the housing committee is ex pected to recommend is designed to provide for the exemption of mort gages from the state income tax pro visions for a definite length of time, probably eight years. Giolitte Takes Burden In Pact With Workmen ROME, Sept. 19. (Sunday)— Delegates of the Italian employers informed Premier Giolitti today that they were unable to approve his formula for reaching a settlement of the controversy with the workmen, but would submit to it. The premier replie dhe would as sume full responsibility for imposing his plan and later issued a decree maying formal announcement of his action. COTTON. AMERICUS SPOT COTTON Good middling 30c. NEW YORK FUTURES. Pc Open 11am Ipm Close Oct. 28.58 28.25 28.70 28.85 28.80 Dec. 25.70 25.50 25.98 26.08 26.15 Jan. 24.55 24.20 24.65 24.75 24.88 Meh. 23.57 23.15 23.73 24.00 24.00 GtORGB { L A IWAHT* UIZ/X/l • k N6V * TAU - V PRICE FIVE CENTS. CLEW TO BOMB REPORTED FROM SAN FRANCISCO Postcard Warning Os Another Explosion Be lieved a Hoax TARRYTOWN, Sept. 20.—Twelve extra guards, armed with rifles, pa trolled the roads adjoining the Rock efeller estate here during the night it became known here today. No statement could be obtained at the Rockefeller home regarding the vil lage gossip that a threatening letter had been received by the oil mag nate. BOMB OUTRAGE CLUE FOUND IN SAN FRANCJFCO. SAN FRANCISCO, Sent. 20— Duncan Mathewson, chptain of detect tives here, announced today that he was in possession of the name of a man who is declared to have predict • ed several days before the New York bomb explosion that there would be a “big explosion in Wall Street on the fifteenth.” He said his infor mant was a disabled soldier, and that the man named had been a Y. M. C. A. worker in Russia. POSTCARD WARNS OF ANOTHER EXPLOSION. NEW YORK, Sept. 20. —A post card warning that an attempt would be made tomorrow to blow up the customs house after the Wall Street explosion last Thursday, was received in the mail today by William B. Ed wards, collector of internal revenue for this district. The card, signed “citizen,” was turned over to the custodian of the building by Ed wards, who also notified Postmaster Patten. The warning said the cus toms house would be blown up at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Collector Edwards was inclined to regard the warning as a hoax. The police announced today the : release of Alexander Brailovsky, the 1 Russian journalist detained after he I had admitted he was near the scene I of the explosion soon after it occur | red. The Department of Justice de nied reports that Brailovsky had been 1 turned over to them. i Department of Justice officials re i gard the postcard .received by Ed wards as the work of a crank, claim ing a person intending to cause such an explosion hardly would warn the authorities about it hours in advance. The body of one of the victims of the Wall Sttreet explosion which had remained unidentified, was recogniz ed at the morgue today by Mrs. Olive Kehrer, of Brooklyn, as her son Elmer, aged 21, chauffeur. Various investigations of the ex plosion were resumed today. Edwin P. Fischer, who was de tained at Hamilton, Ontario, in con nection with his postcard warning of the explosion, was brought here to day and grilled by the police, who announced that several new leads had been received. UTFAKMC? FhASHES BIRMINGHAM, Sept. 20. Wo men are voting in Alabama today for the first time in local elections ■in |he five towns >of Bessemer, Brighton, Boyles, Inglenook and Tar ran City. WASAW, Sept. 19.—(Sunday)— (By Associated Press..) —The Rus sians are concentrating heavy forces along the Niemen river beyond the Polish northeastern front, prepara tory to an offensive which is cxpect i ed to begin within a few days, ac cording to military attaches who have been at the pront for several days past. NEW YOflK, lUpt. 20—The ad dition of Vice-President Marshall Secretary Colby, Bourke Cockeran and Senators Underwood and Robin son to the list of list of Democratic campaign speakers was announced today by Senator Pat Harrison chairman of the speakers bureau. RALEIGH, N. C., Sept. 20.—Sin clair Connor, negro, was electrocuted at the state prison today after his convistion with his brother of the I murder of Deputy Sheriff Cloani ti ger, of Iredell county, last year. Back Fror» v iwt to Pops Knights Os Columbus NEW YORK, Sept. 20. More than a hundred Knights of Columbus headed by Supreme Knight James Flaharty, arrived today on the steam er LaFayette, returning from their pilgrimage to France, Italy and Bel gium. Forecast for Georgiat— Generally fair tonight and Tuesday.