The News-herald. (Lawrenceville, Ga.) 1898-1965, June 23, 1924, Image 1

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LEADING SEMI-WEEKLY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA , VOLUME 53. ASA G. CANDLER FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCEFRIDAY Atlanta, Ga.—Asa G. Candler, aged capitalist and famed for his affairs or the heart, Friday filed suit for divorce from his second wife, Mrs. May Little-Regan-Cand ler. The suit filed in superior court here charged cruelty and humiliat ing conduct on the part of the young wife of the 73 year old soft drink king. The wife of the multi-millionaire and mother of two children by <a former marriage admitted frequent automobile rides with other men and told him she no longer loved him, Candler charged in his petition. The couple was married less than a year ago and just a few weeks be fore trial of a $500,000 breach of promise suit against the aged Ro meo by Mrs. Onezima de Bouchel, New Orleans beauty. Mrs. Candler had been a public stenographer with offices near those of the Coca Cola king. They were married at Emory University by Bishop Warren Candler, a brother. Candler and his young bride sep arated several months ago after she had been arrested in an apartment here with W. J. Stoddard and J. W. Keeling on charges of “occupying a dive.” FERTILIZER TESTS HOPELESSLY JAM GA. LABORATORY Atlanta, Ga.—Congestion cf fer tilizer samples taken for chemical analysis, with consequent delay in makng reports to farmers who have purchased the fertilizer, is causing much difficulty in the department of agrculture, according to statements by J. J. Brown, commissioner of ag rientture. The whole trouble, according to the comissioner, is that the chemical laboratory is inadequately equpped to handle the tremendous volume of samples of fertilizer and calcium ar senate that pour in for analysis. The fertilizer tag tax, which is supposed to be devoted to the sup port of the laboratory, the inspec tion system and the market bureau, last year amounted to $96,000 more than the approprations for these purposes. This balance was turned into the state treasury and was used for other expenses of the state. The legislature appropriated only $14,000 a year for the laboratory, which agricultural department offi cials say is insufficient to operate on if efficiency is to be maintaned. "Farmers purchasing fertilizer and calcium arsenate are entitled to chemical analysis reports before they use these products, rather than after the crops are harvested, it is declared. There are now almost 3,- 500 samples awaiting analysis, and the laboratory, working 14 hours a day, is able -to analyze only 1,000 samples per month with its present personnel and equipment. Upward of 3,000 samples come in every month during the busy season, it is said. The department of new crops, such as melons, tobacco, peanuts and other products, has made neces-' nasty «cw formulas for fertilizers, and the analysis of tihese special samples adds to the laboratory work. Analysis of cakium arsenate sam plaes is another line thot increases the work of this department. The department of agriculture is urging an increase of SIO,OOO in the appropriation for fertilizer analysis and $5,000 for calcium arsenate, stating that with these additional funds it would be possible to keep abreast of the analytical work and operate with greater efficacy for the farmers. The increased appropria tions would merely use more of the fertilizer tag tax money and would entail no additional impost, it is pointed out. SINGING. On the fifth Sunday afternoon in June there will be a singing at Hog Mountain. Sunday school at 2 o’- clock, balance of the afternoon will be devoted to singing, books used Vaughan’s and Moore's .Carols. Come, all you good singers. We hope to have some good gospel sing ing. We would be glad to have that good bass singer, Mr. J. J. Herring ton, on hand, also those good singers, Messrs. Paul and Willie Greeu. Hog Mountain Sunday School. The News-Herald M’DOWELL GIVEN LIFE TERMJN PEN Clearwater, Fla.—Motion for a new trial for Frank McDowell, con victed here Friday in circuit court of the murder of his mother, Mrs. J. M. McDowell, at St. Petersburg last February, will be made Satur day before Judge M. A. McMullen, it was anounced by J. L. Kelly, chief counsel for the defense, after a ju ry had returned a verdict of guilty of first degree murder with a re commendation for mercy. The verdict was brought in after the case had been in the hands of the jurors one hour and 12 minutes. It was reported that the decision represented a compromise among the twelve men who voted to send the youthful slayer, not only of his mother, but of his father and two sisters, to state’s prison for the re mainder of his life. McDowell received the verdict calmly, although he showed ner vousness as the jury filed back into the court rom. A smile played over his face as Deputy Clerk of Court Payne received the fatal sheet of pa per from the hands of E. R. Wash ington, foreman of the jury, and read with emotion; “We, the jury, find the defend ant guilty of murder in the first de gree and desire to recommend him to the mercy of the court, so say we all.” The verdict carries with a sen tence to life in the state’s prison. McDowell’s first comment on the turn of the case was “I don’t care now what they do-with me.” After he had been carried back to his cell, however, he stated that he wanted a new trial and wanted it bad. NOTICE. On the Saturday before** the 2nd Sunday in July, let all who are inter, ested be present to clean off ceme tery at Prospect church. W. M. HARRISON. TO MEET AT GOOD H9PE. The Walton County Co-Operative Singing Convention will meet at Good Hope, seven miles east of Mon roe, June 29th. All Gwianett county singers in vited. FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING LAWRENCEVILLE ASS*N. The following is the revised pro gram of the Lawrenceville Associa tion meeting to be held the fifth Sunday in June at Liberty Baptist/ church: Friday Morning Stunt 110:00. Devotional —Rev. Clifford Singleton. 10:20. Organization. 10.40. “God’s Promise it© Hess'” —Bev. V. H. Britt. 11:30. Sermon—Rev. J. P. Mc- CsKnell. Friday Afternoon Session 1:30. Devotional—Rev. W, J. Aitoens. 1:45. “Our Associations/! Aims” —.Mr. Heard Summerour. 2:00. “What Is Meant When Paul Declares If Eating Meat Offend My Brother I Will fiat No More Meat”—Rev/L. F. Herring. 2-.40. Sermon—Rev. M, D. Reed. Friday Evening Session 8:30. Sermon—Rev. V. H. Britt. Saturday Morning Settimi 9:30. Devotional—Mr. Harry Garner. 9:45. “New Testament Methods: of Evangelism”—Rev. L. E. Smith. 10:10. “New Testament Stew ardship”—Kir. J. A. Ambrose, 10:35. “What Degree Is the Lost; Sinner Responsible for His Condi-, tion and What Are the Methods for His Redemption?”—Rev. J. T. Jones.! 11:00. B. Y. P. U.—Miss Jessie; Dean Wood. 11:20. “What Is the Lesson ■ Taught and What Is the Proper In-j terpretaton of the Three Parables'- of Luke 15, the Sheep, Silvot and Prodigal Son.”—Rev. C. C. Single ton. 12:00. Sermon—Rev. L. E. Smith. Saturday Afternoon Session 2:00. Devotional—Mr. Dick Sam mon. 2:1*5. “Woman’s Work”—Mrs. McDaniel. 2:30. Meeting of Executive Com mittee. 2:40. Sermon—Rev. B. W T . Mer rier. Sunday Mornnig Session 10:15. “The Sunday School”— -Rev: M. D. -Reed. ' , > 11:00. Sermon—Rev. C. C. Sin gleton. A program of this meeting ap peared some time ago but is changed by request of Liberty Baptist church. Remember the date of the meeting and make a special effort to attend. LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1924. GA. ASSEMBLY OPENS WEDNES DAY ATELEVEN • \ Atlanta, Ga. —The annual session of the general assembly of Georgia gets under way Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, when the gavels will fall in- the house and senate, mark ing the beginning of the 50 day pe riod. Both branches of the legislature have m:,ny important matters pend ing since the adjournment of the 1923 session. Tli.- committee organization in both houses is the same as 'ast year as this ir the second session of the two year term for which -he mem bers of the present gene.-al assem bly were elected. Thus George ' ars well, president of the senate, and Cecil Neill, speaker of tne house of representatives, will find their or gan.cations intact and ready to be gin cptrations immediately. The clerical force in the senate will be practically the same as last ;»car according to Major D. F. Mc- Flatchcy, veteran secretary of that body while few changes if any will be made in the clerical organization of the house under iS. Moore, clerk. Governor Walker’s message is now in process of compilation, and will be presented during the first few days of the session, possibly on the very first day. He has giyen no in dication as to what he will discuss or what he may recommend in the way of legislation. MID-MONTH CROP NOTES Atlanta, Ga., June 18th, 1924. Georgia’s crops, for the most part, have made favorable progress during the past two weeks, according to a report released today by the local statistician of the Georgia Cooper ative Crop Reporting Service. Some localities are exceptions to the above where showers have been too fre quent, delaying cultivation and caus ing s*»me grassiness. Most numerous reports of unfavorable weather and grass came from north central coun ties and localities near the Alabama bne, west of Newnan and Greenville. Corn (Corn is making good growth in the southern half of the state, where stands arc good and fields clean. Crop is in need of cultivation in parts of northern Georgia and rath er backward, although fair progress has been made, taking the section as a whole. Where frequent showers have not permitted thorough culti vation of both cottsui and com, the latter crop has been neglected. Growth is smaller than usual Tor this date. Catfcon Fields are in a good state «f cul tivaiton in southern Georgia* and hot weather prevailing benefit ted the crop considerably. Lies.- have about disappeared from the plants and stands are good. The number of weevils present is much lees than last year, and all indications point to amalerial increase in amarernt of poison used. Some aire now poison ing in the bud in south Georgia. Chopping is in progress in northern Georgia, hindered in some sections by too frequent showers. For the northern secton as a whole, fSands and cultivation fair. Crop stiH very late. Peanuts Peanuts are getting a much better start than last year in the old e»m mercial area of south Georgia. Many complaints of grass in new Piedmwnt territory. Small Grains Oat harvest is in progress in northern Georgia. The yield is low, due to the large percentage of spring oats and severe winter killing 1 of fall oats. Rains have caused some rust damage in southern Georgia. While the acreage harvested will be very small, wheat is yielding fair ly satisfactorily. Tobacco The tobacco crop is unusually good, and splendid yield and quality is expected. A small quantity has been harvested. Fruit Movement of the Uneeda crop is about over. Peaches were small and demand and prices only, fair- Edrijf Carmens are beginning to move, with size and prices somewhat bet ter. The crop is being graded very closely and most of the shipments are subjected to Federal inspection at shipping point. Apple prospects are good for one WILL HOLD FAIR ON NOVEMBER 3-8 I By Holding It Cater Better Exhibits I Can Be Secured—Usual Carnival Attractions. The Gwinnett County Agricultural and Industrial Fair will hold their ex hibit this fall from November 3d through the Bth. It was degmed best to hold it later than usual in view of the fact that the farmers, poultrymen and cattle rais ers could make better and more cred itable exhibits. Heretofore the fairs have been held in October. Committees have been appointed to look after the various phases of the fair, and they will get their reports in shape shortly. The fair has been breaking even in the lean years that have just past, and it is confidently believed that this will be a good year from an agricul tural standpoint. Indeed, the whole country is dependent on what the soil produces and when this is lessened all feel the consequences. . The fair asociation has an excellent plant and they are preparing to erect some buildings on the grounds. They are greatly needed and will be much better than using tents. A carnival company will be on hand to furnish the usual amusements. Let all pull for a bigger and better fair this fall. Notice to Member* of the Demo cratic Executive Committee. There will be a meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of Gwinnett county at the Court House in Lawrenceville on Thurs day, June 26th, at 3 p. m., for the purpose of assessing candidates for the September primary, and also for fixing a closing date for entries. JOHN C. HOUSTON, Chairman. MRS. JOHN H. GREER BURIED Norcross, Ga.—Mrs. John H. Greer, 51, who died Wednesday night at an Atlanta hospital, was buried here Friday in Ple'asant, Hill church cemetery, just off Stone Mountain road. Besides the husband, six children survive, Revert Greer, Tucker; Seth Greer, Decatur; Mi* Louette, John Bill, Kirby and Hul sey Greer, Norcross. W. C. MAULDIN DEAD. Mr. William C. Mauldin, seventy four years of age, died at his home near Buford Friday morning at 10 o’clock, after an illness of about three years. He is survived by several chil dren and grandchildren. Funeral was held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock from Hog Mountain Methodist church, Rev. R. L. Lawson officiating. BOYS AND GIRL ARE SHOT DOWN BY DRY AGENTS Olive Hill, Ky.—Two boys and a girl are dangerously wounded today as the result of Buckshot wounds re ceived Sunday night when an auto mobile in wheih they rode wasjmis taken for amachine carrying liquor. Constable William Kelly and three deputies are being held under heavy bond in connection with the shoot ing. Nine pieces of shot were removed from wounds which Carrie Fultz, 13, sustained about the head, according to reports received from Upper Ty gert, a postoffkse station neaT where the children lived. Otis Johnson, 13, and John Evans, 12, were the other victims. AH were reported in a se rious condition tonight and a phy sician attending them held little hope for their recovery. The officers under bond had a warrant for a man believed to be a whisky runner and witnesses declare pump guns, loaded with buckshot, were fired into the passing machine. AWED BY ROYALTY. London.—When 500 children plac ed envelopes containing money they had collected for St. Luke’s Memo rial Hall on the platform, one mite was so overcome by the presence of Princess Aurthur of Connaught that he passed on still clutching his en vleope. But the Bishop of Kensing ton was on guard and reminded the boy of his slip. of the largest crops in several years. A fair crop of watermelons and cantaloupes is expected. No serious damage by anthracnose so far. Ship ments will be later. An excellent crop of commercial cucumbers met with a poor, over loaded market, resulting in a large Wantage of «the r crop riot being harvested. Work stock show the strain of the season’s work. Other classes of live stock have improved in condition with an improvement in range and pastures. V. C. CHILDS, Agricultural Statistician. ATLANTA FEDER AL RESERVE CUTS REDISCOUT Atlanta, Ga. The rediscount rate of the Atlanta Federal Reserve bank will be cut from 4 1-2 to 4 per cent on all classes of paper begin ning Wednesday morning, according to an announcement made Tuesday afternoon by M. B. Wellborn, gov ernor of the Sixth District Federal Reserve bank here. Governor Well born made the announcement, fol lowing the receipt of news from Washington to the effect that the federal reserve board had approved the application of the sixth district bank to cut its rates. The action is in line with moves made by four other federal reserve banks. Governor Wellborn in making the announcement of the cut attached no significance to the order except that the Atlanta bank had merely followed in the steps of the banks in the other districts of the country. He would not discuss the probable effect the new rate would have on business in general. Reductions here, as elsewhere, in the country, however, show that eas ier money rates and increased li quidation exists, which are two sa lient signs of a good outlook in bus iness and industry. The rate :n this listrict is still a litle above normal, but is quite a reduction from the high seven per cent that existed dur ing the war time period. BRIGHT’S DISEASE FIRST IOEATHS According to the records in the of fice of the state bureau of vital sta tistics in Atlanta, there were more deaths in Georgia in 1923 caused by Bright’s disease than any other fac tor. During the twelve months the records show there were 3,139 deaths attributed to this cause. The diseases of eaily infancy come second on the list, with 2,878; tu berculosis .shows 2,644 deaths; pneu monia, 2,552; opoplexy, 1,724; or ganic heart diseases, 1,711; cancer, 1,263, and diarrhoea (under two years of age), 1,188. Comparing these records with 1922, it is shown that influence climbed from tenth to eighth place on the list. Influenza shows a gTeat variation in fatalities through the four-year period. In 1920 it led the list with 2,580; in 1921, only 278 deaths were recorded from this cause; in 1922 there were 1/014, and in 1923, 1,500 fl Pneumonia shows a somewhat similar course, there be ing 2,142 pneumonia deaths in 1920; 1,393 in 1921, 1,773 in 1922, and 2,352 in 1923. With these two ex ceptions the number of deaths ex cept for the increase in general death registration, runs a regular course during the four year period. MR. JAMES G. POWER, OF BUFORD, DIED SUNDAY Mr. James G. Power; of Buford, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Judson V. Tapp. Mr. Power was 80 years old, be ing a Confederate soldier and son of Lieutenant Francis, Power of Madison county. Surviving Mr. Power are the fol lowing sisters, Mrs. J. A. Ambrose, Lawrenceville; Mrs. A. J. Street and Mrs. Emma Wilson, Buford; the fol lowing children, Mrs. J. V. Tapp, Buford, with whom he made his home; three sons, Thomas Power, Buford; Homer and Ivan Power, of Shelby, N. C. Interment today at 3 p. m. in Bu ford. Rev. Couch assisted by the other pastors of the city. GAS CUT 2 CENTS; WAR IS PROBABLE Atlanta, Ga.—Reduction of 2 cents a gallon in the price of gaso line, which affected four oil com panies at noon Friday, may have marked the beginning of a local gasoline war. The companies which almost simultaneously reduced the price of gasoline from 26 cents a gallon to 24 cents are the Reed Oil company, the Standard Oil company, the Southern Pan-American Petrol eum company and Gulf Refining company. More than 50 service sta tions in Atlanta are operated by them. The reduction came fast on the heels of a decrease of the price of the wholesale product and was promptly met by the four compa nies. GA. SANITARIUM IS NEGLECT ED Atlanta, Ga.—The condition of the state sanitarium for the insane, particularly its fire hazard, demands immediate investigation by the state legislature, is the statement made in the report of the institution by the state audit department, submitted Tuesday to Governor Walker by S. J. Slate, state auditor. “The fire hazard, particularly the lack of fire escapes, is regarded as a danger to life not longer to be neglected,” says the report. The sanitarium is inadequate, its financial condition is unsatisfactory, due to lack of funds for operation, and the general assembly should im mediately move to remedy the de plorable condition, the report points out. The annual appropriation of SBOO,OOO per year is totally insuf ficient to maintain the institution, it is stated, and each year there is a large deficit. Non-payment of last year’s deficiency appropriation ,o t $239,864.68 is largely responsible for the large deficit at present. Failure of the legislature to ap propriate funds for completion of the new nurses’ home, on which $139,000 already has been spent, is causing heavy loss to the state, it is reported. The report, which covers the pe riod from January 1 to April 30, in clusive, shows that $542,522.22 has been received in the general fund, and that abalance of $10,528.31 re mains on hand to run until the close of the fiscal year, June 30. The per capita cost per day is .644 cents, acording to the leport, which is considered lower than tha average of similar institutions. The net operating cost of the sanitarium for the period designated was $316,- 141.78. The total deficit on April 30 was $329,536.04. Oficer’s salaries for April, taken as a typical month, were $5,318.20, and the wages of other employees ranged as follows: Eight receive from SIOO to $125 per month; 53 receive from $75 to $95 per month; 129 receive from SSO to $75 per month, and 447 receive from sls to $45 per month. SINGING. Prof. H. E. Holland will sing at Walnut Grove the fifth Sunday af ternoon. Everybody cordially invited to come and bring new books. L. R. ASHWORTH. GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT ROCKY BRANCH The following is the program for the general meeting to held at Rocky Branch Baptist church on Fri. day and Saturday before the fifth Sunday in June 1924: Devotional services conducted by Rev. G. H. Hart. Calling for letters from sister churches and enrolling delegates’ names. Election of officers for the meet ing. f Introductory sermon by Rev. C. C. Singleton, alternate C. P. Ewing. Noon hour. Queries called for. Query by Rocky Branch church, “What Are the Basic or Cardinal Principles Jesus Gave to His Church for An All Sufficient Guide for His Church?” Spoken to by Rev. E. W. Davis, followed by Rev. L. E. Smith. Query, “What Does the Bible Mean Where It Says, ‘Only he who now letteth will let until he be tak en out of the way;’” spoken to by Rev. J. W. Fowler, followed by Rev. M. L. Still. Night service; place to be sup plied. 2nd Day. Devotional services; place to be supplied. Queries opened. Ist Query: “The New Testament Church, Its Opportunity, Its Res ponsibility, Its Mission,” spoken to by Rev. M. L. Still, followed by Rev. J. A. Bone. 2nd Query: “Why Has the Church not Got the Influence That It Had Fifty Years Ago?” 3rd Query: “Is There Any Scrip tural Authority for the Organized Methods of Missions?” Spoken to by Rev. C. C. Singleton. Missionary Sermon by Rev. S. D. Bryant, alternate Rev. L. W. Smith. Noon hour. General business. Sunday Morning Service "The Importance of Sunday School,” spoken to by J. H. McGee. 11 O’clock service by Rev. C. E. Atha, alternate M. L. Still. Adopted in conference, June Bth, 1924. , M. L. STILL, Moderator, W. T. McADAMS, Clerk. ISSUED EVERY MONDAY and THURSDAY HARDWICK WILL OPPOSE HARRIS FORRQpCnON Atlanta, Ga.—Former Governor and United States Senator, Thomas W. Hardwick, who was defeated for the senate by the present incumbent, William J. Harris in 1918 and by Governor Clifford Walker for gov ernor in 1922, qualified as a can didate for the U. S.. Senate against Senator Harris a few minutes be fore the entries closed at noon Sat urday. H. H. Elders of Reidsville quali fied as a candidate for governor, op posing Governor Clifford Walker. Other officers to qualify were J, J. Brown, present commissioner of agriculture, and his opponent, Geo- F. Hunnicutt. N. H. Ballard, state school super intedent, and his opponent, F. E- Land of Macon. Pension Commissioner C. E. Mc- Gregor and John W. Clark of Au gusta, whom McGregor defeated two years ago in a close race. Public Service Commissioner J. D. Price and his opponent, A. J. Woodruff of Decatur. Public Service Commissioner Jno. T. Boifeuillet and his opponent, O. R. Bennett. S. G. McLendon for secretary of state. George M. Napier for attorney general. William A. Wright, comptroller general. W. J. Speer, state treasurer. S. Price Gilbert, supreme court judge. Samuel C. Atkinson, supreme court judge. T. E. Patterson, state prison com missioner. H. M. Stanley, commissioner of commerce and labor. Governor Walker and Senator Harris qualified several days ago. These candidates make up the list of those who will fight for national and state offices in the primary of September 10th. Added to the inter est these races will create is that brought out by the various congres sional, district and county offices in all sections of the state. SEARCH FOR GER ALD CHAPMAN IN $100,M)0 HOLDUP New York.—Aided By government agents, police Friday were making a thorough search for GersEdi Chapman who escaped from the Federal 1 Ponß tent,iary at Atlanta, Ga,. was recap tured and later escaped from a hos pital at Athens, Ga., while under guard, whom they believe engineered the recent holdup of a government truck containing jewelry valued at SIOO,OOO. Government agents declared that the similarity in the way the hold up was commilted with that three years ago which sent Chapman to »the pen lended color to the theory that Chapman is back in New York, and operating again. Gerald Chapman was the central figure in a holdup of government mail truck on Leonard street in which the robbers got about $2,- 000,000. Chapman was caught and while awaiting sentence escaped from the court room on the top floor of the federal building. He was found one hour later and then sent to Atlanta to serve twenty-five years with his pal George Anderson. The bandit served part of his time and then managed to escape from the prison. Immediately a nation wide hunt was started. Chapman and a comrade who also escaped named Gray, eighty miles from Atlanta, near Athens, Ga. Gray surrendered while the of ficers were forced to shoot Chapman down. Ht was taken to a hospital at Ath ens for treatment before being tak en to Atlanta. During a celebration in the town Chapman managed to make his escape from the hospital and while many rumors have drifted in that he had been seen in various places, investigation proved that they were false. FEAR WEEVIL POISON Quitman, Ga.—There is a plenti ful crop of unusually fine blackber ries this season, but many people are afraid to buy them unless as sured positively that they were not picked near a cottew field where cal cium arsenate has been used. NUMBER 62-