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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
PUBLIC PROBE
OF HIGH PRICES
Will Be Suggested Very
Shortly by Mayor
ChambIiSS.
WANTS JUSTICE FOR ALL
Gov. Roberts Replies to City's
Letter, but Offers
No Plan.

A. w. Chambliss announced Mon
day morning that he expected to sug-
gest to the board of commissioners
soon that one or more public hear
ings he had for the purpose OF in
vestigating the matter and fixing the
responsibility for the present high
cost of living in Chattanooga.
The mayor stated that there was
no desire to do anyone an injustice
and that he proposed that repre-
sentatives of the various interests be
invited to appear and state publicly
the facts as they are seen from their
different standpoints. He said he
would suggest that the coal situation
be taken up first and operators, mid
die men and retail dealers be re-
quested to attend the hearing. In
this way, he said. the facts can be
clearly brought out and the public
can learn just why coal prices are as
high as they are, and upon whom the
responsibility rests; whether the
trouble is with the mines, the opera
tors or the dealers.
When the light Is thus turned on,
states Mayor Chambliss, the remedy
can soon be arrived at. The mayor
states that if the plan Is approved
by the board of commissioners, a
date for the first hearing will prob
ably be fixed at the meeting Tues
day afternoon.
Reply From Roberts.
The mayor received Monday morn
ing from Gov A. II. Roberts, at
Nashville, letter in reply to his let
ter sent few days ago, asking what
steps the state had in view regarding
n fight on the high cost Of food, but
the governor outlined no plan in this
direction. merely stating that for
some time he has been considering
the matter and had been trying to
find some feasible plan for making an
investigation.
The governor added that 1t was ap-
parent something must be done,
either by the federal government or
by the state government, or both
combined. The letter,in full reads:
Hon A. w. Chambliss,
Chattanooga, Tenn,
My Dear Mayor:
l am just in receipt of your letter
stating that the board of commits
sioners of your city passed a reso-
luton requesting you to communi-
cate with me with respect to investi-
eating the present high cost of liv-
ing. For some time | have been con-
sidering this matter and have been
trying to find some feasible plan of
making an official investigation. 1t
is apparent that something must be
done. either by the federal govern
ment or by the state government, or
by both combined.
Cordially yours,
A. H. ROBERTS,
Governor
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
AUSTRIA GIVES
KUN ASYLUM
Action Taken to Avoid Un-
necessary ,BIoodshed in
Budapest.
SUPPRESSED
Rumanian Troops Enter Sub
urbs of Hungarian
CAPITAL, Report.

Vienna, Aug. 4.-Bela Kun, former
actual dictator of Hungary. and his
assistants have been granted asylum
by Austria to avoid disturba-@ass and
unnecessary bloodshed in pcst,
according to an official stat ex-
planning the presence Of lun In
this country. The stat says
they will be allowed lain In
Austria under detentior : Il Hun
gary is able TO receiy :: m again
hut will not be permit IS , carry on
political propaganda 4
Enters SuburbsS Idapest
Paris, Aug. 4.-Ruma.iian troops
entered the suburbs of Budapest yes
terday. according to a dispatch re-
ceived here from Vienna.
A Budapest dispatch, which was
filed in that city on Sunday, stated
that Rumanian forces advancing
toward the Hungarian capital had
been halted at Hatvan and Czegled.
These towns are respectively north
east and southeast Of Budapest and
are each distant approximately
forty five miles The foregoing dis
patch would seem to indicate that
since the Budapest dispatch was filed
there has been a further advance by
, the Rumanians.
Choas Reigns.
A chaotic situation exists at Buda-
pest and it was not clear today who
is in control of the Hungarian gov
ernment.
News received here that Bella Kun
was definitely out of power caused
great excitement and enthusiasm. A
later report said that the socialist
government at Budapest had posted
placards stating that all persons
found on the streets after O'Clock
p IN, would be shot down.
Papers Suppressed.
Soviet newspapers in Budapest
have been suppressed, according to a
dispatch from the Hungarian capi-
tai received here by way Of Inns
bruck. The~city is reported as be-
ing calm, the workmens battalion
preserving order there.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
ENGLISH LIVING COSTS
HAVE MOUNTED SKY HIGH
AMERICAN DRIVE AGAINST
PRoFITEERING WATCHED.
Some Prices UP 800 Per Cent.
General Advance 800
Per Cent.
(BY JOSEPH w. GRIGG.)

London, Aug. 3.-(By Telegraph
From the New York World, Copy
righted. 1.-The progress of Americas
mobilization against .profiteering is
being eagerly watched by the British
public, which on the average is pay
ing approximately 120 per cent, more
for the necessaries of life than in the.
days before the war
This is the average but when the
prices are taken in detail some of
these daily necessaries have mounted
800 per cent.
With the increase in the price of
coal of shillings, another swing of
the pendulum towards excessive costs
is in progress in all directions.
From all quarters of the country
today tens of thousands of peoplH
are going to various places to enjoy
the bank holidays. It will probably
he the costliest holiday in the history
of the British people. for II began
with all those who are travelling, as
they are paying so per cent. above
the normal railroad fares and the
prices at all resorts have reached
atrocious levels.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
SOUTHEAST AFFECTED

Macon and Charleston Shopmen join
In Railway Strike.
Macon, Ga, Aug. 4.-Every railroad
shopman in Macon has joined the
nationwide strike. Twenty machinists
at the Southern shops, the last to hold
out, met this morning and by a ma
jority vote decided to strike. Only the
engine wipers and coalers are left at
the various shops in the city. Central
of Georgia shopmcn. 500 strong. and
seventy-five NJ. ID. g. $. men walked
out Saturday. The G. :. & f. shop
men have been out since last Tuesday
on account of a local grievance
Charlotte out.
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 4.--One hum
drcd Southern employees, mostly black
smiths at the railway shops, were
called out this morning on strike. while
another hundred at the Southern
roundhOuse are momcntariy expecting
an official call from Spencer n. c., to
join the strike. Today these are the
only railroad men here subject to strike
call.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
TO CHECK FOOD
PROFITEERINC
Senator Capper Plans Bill to
Put Excess Profits Tax
on Foods.
WILL REDUCE H. C. OF /.
Measure Aimed at the Small
Profiteer, as Well as the
Large One.
WILL REDUCE H. C. OF L.

Washington, Aug. "A bill de-
signed to check the operations of FOOD
profiteers by assessing an excess
profits tax on food commodities is
under consideration by Senator Cap
per- of Kansas, as first step in the
reduction of the cost of living, he
announced today.
"If we can work out such a bill
and make it's operations entirely fair,
| it appears to me that 1t holds out
the greatest possibilities of reducing
the high cost of living" said the
Kansas senator.
Il have the matter under consider
alton and l may be able to draft a
bill which will touch the vital spot.
Curb Small Profiteer.
such legislation would curb the
small proiiteer. as well as the big
fellow. The packer isn't the only
man who is making large profits, al
though l must admit that he is an
adept. The smaller packers are max
ing large profits and an excess profits
tax upon them would render their
profiteering ineffective"
There is disposition upon the
part of the large packers to shift the
blame for high living costs to re-
/ tailers, a letter received by Senator
Capper today from an official of Ar
mour & Co. indicated. Senator Cap
per had previously pointed out that
while the price of cattle was going
down, the price of hides was going
UP.
| In reply, the Armour official de-
clared that the price of beef had been
| greatly lowered" and that the diff
| ference has not been made up by in
creasing the prices of hides.
Huge Retail Profits.
He advised Senator Capper to in
vestigate the activities of retail shoe
dealers and handlers of other by
products, suggesting that an inquiry
would show huge profits by the re-
ktailers.
| President Wilson returned early
to-day. from his weekend cruise
faboard the Mayfiower and was to de-
! vote considerable part of the day
!, to the cost of living situation
| Whether he will address congress OF
the cost of living and the railroad
problem growing out of the eyiden
unwllingness of the railroad men t.
await decision by a commission or
| the wage question will depend to q
large extent upon developments al
the cabinet meeting tomorrow. The
subcommittee on the food situation
composed of Walker d. Hines, r. c
Leffingwell and William B. Colver
will lay before the entire presiden-
tial commission policies which will
be submitted at tomorrow's meeting
of the cabinet.
Representatives of the large pack.
ing houses were to be called before
a senate committee today to tell what
they know of the high prices. Tho
committee which is investigating liv-
ing costs in the District of Columbia
has summoned packer representatives
+ to learn whether there Is any COM
mission fixing prices. though the in
vestigation deals only with the sit
uation in the District
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
SOUTH'S FARMERS MEET
In COTTON CONFERENCE
Plan Campaign to Put Organ
izaticn in Every
District,

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 4.-Progressive
farmers, merchants and bankers from
all over the south are in Atlanta to at
tend the conference of the, directors
of the American Cotton association at
the state capitol today. The object OF
the conference is to discuss plans for
increasing the membership OF the asso-
citation so that every representative OF
the farmer and merchant in the en-
tire cotton belt Will be included.
j. s. Wannamaker, of st. Matthews,
s. c., president of the organization.
announced today the campaign will not
he stopped until the association is es-
tabiished in every school district in
the entire cotton belt
The object of the association Is TO
protect the interests of the cotton pro-
ducer and improve his condition.
10 promote economic regulation of
cotton production to the end that sup
ply shall he so adjusted to the demand
that the producer shall at no time be
required to sell his product at less than
fair and reasonable profit.
To promote intelligent diversifcation
of crops and to develop markets for such
crops other than cotton that may be
protitably raised.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
GERMANY NOT to-
DEMAND KAISER
viii Not Ask That Holland
Surrender Former
ts H,1f' h Emperor.
OLD LAW GIVES IMMUNITY
Could Not Be Punished Under
Any Known Law, Even if
Found Guilty.
(BY ALFRED, G. ANDERSON.)

(BY ALFRED. q. ANDEHSONl
Berlin, Aug. 4.-Dr. Hans Del
brueek, acting minister Of justice,
declared today that Germany doca
not intend to demand the extradition
of the ex-kaiser from Holland.
'"The fact that the old German con-
stitution made the ministers resPon :
sible for all of the former kalser's
official acts guarantee him immunity
so far as Germany is concerned,
said Or. Delbrueck. "The German
laws preclude extradition for polltl-
cal offenders"
Asked for an opinion upon the pro-
posal before the national assembly
TO create a state court for the trial
OF war offenders, DIR. Delbrueck said:
"As framed by the government, the
bill provides for an establishment OF
a tribunal with functions similar to
those exercised by an American jury.
They will be empowered only to
hand down a verdict relative to the
course of the war and responsibility
for continuation of the, conflict.
mo German law exists under
which defendant could be punished
for such offenses even II found guilty.
The possibility remains, however,
that the national assembly may'enact
special legislation for this purpose.
"The tribunal will likely sit Mt
Leipzig, as that is where the supreme
court meets"
Or. Delbrueek said that in his
opinion Germany is hoping that the
entente will abandon the clause OF
the peace treaty providing for the
extradition Of the ex-kaiser.
The special proviso in the peace
pact that the persons to be extra
dited must be delivered by Germany
within n month after the entente
powers ratify the treaty is criticised
by the Germans as impossible of full
fifment, according to DR.. Delbrueck.
There would be especial difficulty. he
said in the case of Germans who re-
fused to surrender voluntarily.
whenever possible, the German
government would simply arrest and
surrender the defendants declared
the acting minister of justice. 'Ehis
would be simple in the case of we'll
known persons like Won Hindenburg
and Ludendorff, whose whereabouts
are known. But lesser known officers
might easily hide or escape from
GERMANY"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
INTERNMENT FOR BOTH

Geneva. Aug. 4.-Madame Bella Kun,
wife of the former red dictator of Hun
gary. and her husband, will both be
intcrned at Brezendorf by the Austrian
government. 1t was reported from
Vienna today. With several millions
OF kroner in her possession. Mime, Kun
has left Innsbruck to join her husband
at Vienna.
Can Austrian kroner's prewar value
was a fraction over 20 cents.l
Latest advices received here from
Budapest report the city calm.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
TERRIBLE SPASM OF RAGE
AND DESPAIR PREDICTED
BRITISH LABOR LEADER IS
PESSIMISTIC &.
Arthur Henderson Belives
Peace Treaty Should Be Sub
t.. iected to Revision.

Lucernc, Switzerland, Aug. 3.-Be-
fore winter sets in there will be a
terrible spasm of rage and despair
among the peoples of Europe in which
the final remains Of civilization may
be totally annihilated," it was pre-
dctcd by Arthur Henderson, the
British labor leader, at the opening
session OF the international socialists
here today.
The remarks of Mr.. Henderson,
who was the principal British labor
leader present, followed those of
Otto Wells, of the majority element
of the German socialists, who de-
clared the German workingmen eX-
pected from the socialists, who de-
alton of real league of nations, He
characterized the league organized in
Paris, without Germany and Rus
sia as members, as mere
pleasantly" In alluding to the peace
treaty during his address Mr.. Hen
dcrson declared the. principal points
of it ought to be subjected to i'm
mediate and thorough revision.
CLnlcmnatton of support OF Ad-
mra. kolchak, head OF the all-Rus-
sian government at Omsk, by the en-
tente nations, was expressed DH
James Ramsey Macdonald, of the
British delegation, and Marcel
Cochin, the French socialist leader.
Both the speakers demanded that an
energetic attitude be adopted by the
socialists towards those nations, par
ticularly on this ground.
Emil Vandervclde, the Belgian so
cialist, gave his opinion that it would
be impossible to reconstitute the IN
tcrantional socialist organization un-
til the question of war responsibilities
was settled He further declared that
IN his view it would be impossible to
merge the second and third inter-
national socialist organizations, for
the reason that while the second
aimed at revolution by majority
element among the peoples in con-
formity with democratic principles,
the third was for immediate revision
by the minority,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
TUCKER HOLDS HOME
Property Of Principals in Recent Dl
Norce AdNertIsed for Sale

Property OF Principals in Recent d.
voree Advertised for Sale.
A house and lot belonging Jointly to
Mr.. and Mr. Walter G. Tucker was
advertised Tor sale Monday morning
from the steps OF the courthouse. The
sale was to satisfy first mortgage on
the property of 1880 and second
mortgage of S6S5. However. it was
learned that Mr.. Tucker Monday paid
off the interest ON the mortgages and
the foreclosure was not executed. Mr.
and Mrs Tucker. II will be remem-
bered. were recently divorced in the
chancery court. The property adver-
tised for sale is located at 45O2 Ala
bama avenue in st. Elmo. After the
mortgages are both paid Off the re-
mainder OF the amount derived from
the sale will he equally divided Between
Tucker and his divorced wife.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
WHEAT PRICE; STONE PROPOSES
Stop Food Export to Lower
Prices, Urges Missouri Senator

Washington Aug. Am embargo upon the exporta-
ton of food and foodstuf to bring down prices
gesed by Senator Reed of Missouri In the midst of spr
living
"If we have not enough food here for people,
should keep what have home and not be sending
to others who have brought their msortunes their
heads Reed declared. There plan foot whereby
international corporation is to be organized with which
finance Europe to buy American food and other products
for European peoples and to underwrte
this scheme through the proposed league of nations Reed
said.
New York and Chicago bankers engaged in
forming gigantic drain this country of its goods its
products supply the needs of foreign peoples while the
American people suffering home, and the government
of the United States the treasury of the United States is
asked to help along this scheme.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
SLUMP IN CORN
Low Price Level Reached Bottom al
Closing Hour.

Low Price Level Reached Bottom at
Closing Hour.
Chicago, Aug, 4.-In almost all cases
the lowest prices of the day were cur
rent at the finish OF trading. Nervous
ness among holders of corn was espcc-
tally prevalent, and the December do
livery showed a further loss since the
morning OF a full cent, many of the last
minute sales being l4S Ia, about 25c
under prices obtained less than a week
ago.
Big breaks IN the price OF cotton re-
suited today from a decided broadening
out OF selling pressure. Opening quo
tntions which ranged from 3-4c to 4 Ia
cent lower. were followed by sharp fur
ther setbacks that soon amounted to
as much as cents In September and
cents in December.
Oats tumblcd with corn.
Provisions shared in the general
weakness.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04

Or Will you loudly call for air and
claim the race has been unfair?
Don't holler you've been handicapped
when the bell is finally tapped. Just
he ready when Gabriel blows-up
and prancing on your toes; for once
they announce your fate, It will do
no good to holler wait"
The weather? Continued fair and
warmer Monday and Tuesday, little
change in temperature.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
FAIR AND WARMER,
SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

When this dry
and parched old
world shall take
its last and final
whirl, will you
be ready? Or
VIII you say,
Cant you wait?
Pm not rea dy yet
to meet my fate. 4"
or make some
other such eX-
cuse for time OF
W h | C h you've
made no use =?
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
ADDS TO SECULAR aLoRy
SECULAR GLORY

Paris. Aug. 4,-Premier
Clemenceau has cited the city
of Paris in army orders as fol-
lows; .s..+ !.
Tho city Of Paris. a capital
magnificently worthy OF
France. animated by faith
which never faltered. bore with
Arm and smiling courage. fre--
quent bombGi dments. by air
Graf and long range guns fron,
1914 to 1918. and has added
deathless chapters to her sec
ular glory"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
WIDOW ASKS DAMAGES

Mrs. Mary McDade Sues Southern for
$25, 900 for Death Of Husband.
Damages TO the amount of ,nOO
were asked for in a suit filed in the
circuit court Monday by Mrs Mary
McDade by next friend. Pleas Lowell.
against the Southern railroad. The suit
was filed through Lake Mckenzie. at
torney for the complainant. Mrs. Nc
Dade is the widow of John McDade.
who was killed by train July 2i near
Cleveland. McDade was driving across
the railroad tracks when his car was
struck by 4 train, killing him almost
instantly
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
RUMANIAN TROOPS
ENTER BUDAPEST

Budapest. Aug. 4.-Budanest
was occupied To-Day by Ru-
manian troops. who advanced
from the River Thesis, in spite
of representations made by
Lieut.. Col. Romanelli. the Ital-
ian representative of the allies
at Vienna.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-04
VOICES PLEA OF
- PRO-ALLY FACTION

Mexico City. Sunday, Aug. 3.
"A. P0-Mexican political
leaders who throughout the
war espoused the allied cause.
at a BANQUET today voiced the
plea of the pro-ally Mexican
faction that in view of at
tempts 10 bring about foreign
intervention in Mexican affairs
the world powers should apply
the same principles regarding
the rights of small nations to
Mexico that they fought for
during the world war.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
DEDICATION and
ORGAN RECITAL
Brandyw:ne Church Will
Have Exercises Tor New
Pipe Organ
BISHOP BERRY WILL
DELIVER ADDRESS

Brandywine NJ Z. Church. Twenty
second and Market streets, the Rev. w.
Ernest Greenfield. pastor. will have
dedicational services tomorrow for a
new pipe organ and a re-decorated
auditorium. AZ $50 o'clock, class meet
ing will be led by Samuel II. Pippin.
At the 1890 o'clock service there will
be a sermon by the Rev. John p. OTIS
a former pastor, with soprano solo.
Mrs. Paul w. Orth, "The Palms" by
Faure; anthem, Il VIII EXtoll Thee"
Lowden, Mrs. John Scho0eld. organist.
The session Of the sabbath school.
will be held at , o'clock. There viii be
an organ recital from Z 70 730 o'clock.
The dedicatorial service Of the new
organ will be under the direction OF
the district superintendent, DR.. Robert
Watt, and the sermon will be preached
by Bishop Joseph +. Berry, d. D.. LII d.,
Of Philadelphia, Pa.
The anthems by the choir will be-:
30 Be Joyful in the Lord" Lacy; "He
shall Reign" Springer. Mrs. John Scho-
field, Organist.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
PALM SUNDAY MUSIC
AT CENTRAL CHURCH

Special Palm Sunday music at Cen
tral Presbyterian Church. King street
near Eighth street will feature both
services tomorrow. John J. Hayes. Jr,
VIII sing Faure's palms" both in the
morning and In the evening. At the
morning service, Mrs. Leonard z. Wales
will sing a solo, Jerusalem" by Gou-
nod The Rev. J. II. Crawford. the min
ister, will preach, using for his subject
in the morning. Thy King Cometh," +"
and in the evening will use for his
theme. The Overcoming Life" The
women's chorus, with Miss Franzt
Clark as soloist will sins, Babylon" b"
Warhurst. in addition 10 Mr.. Hayes
solo In the evening. Mrs. z. II. Barlow,
organist. has also planned a pleasing
program. The evening service will be
preceded by a short organ recital.
A graded Sunday school meets at
ii.55 o'clock and Christian Endeavor
prayer meeting. under the leadership Of
Miss Marjorie Z. Burns at 6.i5 o'clock.
During the week this church win OBJ
serve the CrucinXion and Resurrection
by services on both Wednesday and
Friday evenings and viii unite with the
other Presbyterian Churches Of our
city in union communion service on
Thursday evening IN Westminster
Church.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH

AZ st. Johns Church. Market street
snd Concord avenue, the Rev. Alban
Richly. d. D., rector. the Rev. Bayard
II. Goodwin, curate, the Sunday services
will be at 40 o'clock, Holy Commu-
nion; 9 10 o'clock. Church school; #
o'clock. morning prayer and sermon ;
7.i5 o'clock, evening prayer and ser
mon. The rector Will preach at both
services.
The services during Holy week will
be as follows:
Monday, go o'clock. $50 O'Clock. 4
o'clock.
tuesday, 6.9O O'Clock, $50 o'clock, 4
o'clock.
Wednesday. $50 o'clock. 9-9o o'clock, 4
o'clock.
Thursday, 63o O'Clock. go o'clock, 4
o'clock.
Good Friday. 6.3o o'clock, way Of
the Cross: . o'clock, children's service
1890 O'Clock, morning prayer and Lit
any; ~ o'clock, three hour service; s
O'Clock. musical service, seven Words
From the Cross"
saturday, Easter Eve, $50 o'clock, 4
o'clock.
Easter Day. o'clock, II o'clock, 4
o'clock.