AUGUST 15. 1923 TWO CENTS PER COPY 176 Ninety Five Bodies Are Rescued From Mine Which j Had Explosion In Wyoming I Kemtr.eerer, Wyo., August 15 OP>— In the gTip of sorrow and desolation Kenunerer the little coal camp sub urb one mile away, where approxi mately one hundred miners perished in- an explosion in mine No 1 of the Kemmerer Coal Co., already has set dead for burial. Early today 95 bodies had been recovered^ 37_ of those"no were entombed by the blast have emerged from the mine alive. The exact cause of the blast remain ed a mystery. Disastrous as was the loss of life the interior of the mine was only slightly wrecked by the ex plosion and rescue workers were hampered but little by debris. .Local Odd Fellows Hall and under taking establishment had been turn ed into temporary resting places for the 91 miners who met death. Eleven men known to be in the mine are given up for dead. There was no fire in the lower levels of the mine asfirst reported. The explosion occurred a mile under ground. Fighting their way through partial ly dismantled'portions, of. Frontier mine No. 1 of the Kemmerer Coal Co., one mile from here, scene of an explosion shortly after 8 oclock this morning, rescue workers had brought out alive 34 of the 138 miners en tombed by the blast. It is feared that the 104 men still unaccounted for have perished. The explosion occurred near the 1 700 foot level. Rescue workers had penertated to nearly every quarter of the workings and it was indicated they hadL brought out all the surviv ors. Smoke blackened embers of mine cars bu#W in a cave in on the 1,70C foot level in entry 15 gave rise to belief that fire had followed the blast. _ — DECLARE CROPS MUST BE * SAVED PROM DISTILLERS Berlin, August 15 0*)—German professors of hygiene have critized the increase of alcoholism in Ger many in a memorial addressed to the various governments urging that further steps be taken to conserve the national foodstuffs now being used in making liquor, and to protect public health against the increasing consumption of alcohol. Doctor I. A. H. Selter, director of the Hygienic Institute of the Uni versity of Koenigsberg, issued the memorial on behalf of the Society of German Professors of Hygiene The document suggests an absolute prohibition of the use of foodstuffs especially grain, potatoes and sugar in the manufacture of alcoholic liq uors. It cannot be contested, the memo rial says, that the production of al cohol deprives the German people of great quantities of foodstuffs. But it is not this fact alone which causes us to raise a voice ofwarning. We know by experience that malnutri tion fosters alcoholism, and that or the other hand, increasing alcoholism has a double effect on underfed peo ple. We therefore ask the govern ment to control with all means at its disposal the increasing Consumption of alcohol. By this means the col lapse of feeding can be prevented. Dr. Selter produces Prussian sta tistics to show that the use of alco hol* is on the increase. " Shortly after the publication of this memorial, it was announced that the producers of alcoholic spirits in Germany had decided to stop using 'potatoes in their distilleries, and would at once turn over to the food markets all existing supples. GASOLINE PRICES CUT AROUND SIX CENTS New York, August 15 M?)—Gaso line price cutting' was ' under way for several days in midwestern and southern states where retail prices were reduced in some states 6.5 cents a gallon spread to the entire Atlantic Seaboard . Four large com Atlantic Seaboard ;> Four large com panies announced cuts of from one to two cents in the tank wagon price. The wholesale price after re ductions Will average 19.5 cents and retail 28. 4 MINERS KILLED AS SLATE i FALLS IN TENNESSEE MINE Rockwood, Tenn., August IB — Four men were killed and two injur ed by falling slate at the mines o? the Roane Iron Co., here late today The dead are: Willie Viars, 2'i; Elmer Zar Roberts and Morgan Mil ler white, and Bonnie Swain, negro. Another negro is missing. An ore car filled with miners was proceeding down a gorge shortly after the men had quit work when a mass of slate from a ledge' above gave way and descended upon the victims. Rescuers who went to the aid of the miners had many narrow escapes as the slate continued to fall but finally succeeded in liberating the injured miners. -n NOTICE TO THE “SHUT-INS” OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY “Shut-ins Day” which it was an nounced in the papers of the county last week would be held at the Coun ty Playground on Aug. 17th, will be held on Friday, Aug. 24th, instead. Our reason for changing the date is that we are anxious for every shut in, cripple, and invalid of the county who can possibly come to be present on that day, and we have received hut one response to our request for the names and addresses of those of this class who would come if an op portunity can be provided. If fc&t are a member of this select body and can come, please send us your name and address at once. If you do not have a way to come, please let us know, and we will do our best te help to provide a way. If you do not /belong to this class who are especially invited to g»e Playground on tliis occasion, Wid know of some one who is, will you not kindly call his or her attention to this notice and see that his or her name and address are forwarded to ,'us at once? If you can do so, {will you not make yourself and some one else happy by -providing a way for your friend, “shut-in” to get to the Playground on “Shut-ins’ Day?” In addition to the name and address we desire to be informed the' age and experience as a shut-in of every one who replies to this notice or for whom a reply is sent. We are making an earnest effort to make this occasion one of espec ial interest to the shut-ins of the county. A good dinner will be provid ed for all the shut-ins who come, for their attendants, and for those who provide a way for their coming, pro vided we are informed in ample time to make preparations for them. A program is being arranged which we hope will he enjoyed by all who come. One feature" of this program will be an address by Mr. H. L. Stanton of Raleigh. State Supervisor of Voca t'onnl Rehabilitation. Mr. Stantor wiH bring a message of hope and 1-e!r^ulness to “those who through no fault of their own are not ad equately able to help, themselves,’ as Mr. Upton G. Wilson expressed it in his excellent article announcing the occasion. Again—if you are a shut-in, and would like to come to the Playground on “Shut-ins’ Day” please do not equate preparations unless we know fail to send us at once your name and address, for we cannot make ed i how many to expect. ITALIANS BUILD AIR-FLIVVER < WITH TINY 3 H. P. ENGINE Rome, August 15 —The small airplane is claiming the interested attention of aviators in Italy, who are experimenting in this field as are their coDeagites in England France and the United States. Italian airmen have produced the “Swallow” said to be, the smallest plane in the world, with ap engine of three horse power. So pleased arc they that 100 machines are in course f construction. --O--: There will be a community sing at the County Playgrounds/ tomor row. NATIONAL WHEAT 1 BODY ADVOCATED FOR PRICE FIXING Springfield, 111., August 15 — Creation by the United States of a national wheat corporation which would establish a basis minimum price for all American wheat, and employ other measures for ^tabiliz ing the wheat market is advocated by I. A. Madden, farm advisor for ! Sangamon county, and well know|l in Illinois as a farm authority. Allowing the surplus of Americar | wheat to set the price of Americai farm crops must stop if the farmei is to be saved from ruin,” and Mr Madden in outlining his plan. , The United States should chartei1 a national wheat corporation and appropriate sufficient funds foi working capital. This corporator should then establish a basic mini mum wheat price for all American wheat offered at the basic minimum price, then the national wheat cor poration should step in and buy wheat. Until conditions are wtfre stable in foreign countries, the wheat ex ported would have to be sold at less than: the basic minimum price. Tc make up the loss sustained on ex ported wheat every bushel of wheat marketed should be assessed with a differential This Tax would vary with the surplus produced. If the basic price was such that there wa: an overproduction, then the tax would lower the farmers’ price tc where over production would be dk couraged while if there was a short age of wheat the tax would be lessen ed and production stimulated. This plan would not interfere with the present grain trade, with the development of cooperating marketing, nor with the chance oi a price above the basic minimum tc the farmer who chooses to hold hit wheat until after the harvest rush It would, without subsidizing agri culture, put the . labor and capital of the American farmer on a plane with the capital and labor of othei industries. It would . eliminate market gluts due to overproduction -placing- tli* burden of overproduction entirely upon the farmer. The consumer oi wheat in the United States would be asked to give the farmer an equal chance. Only the extremely "selfish would deny this. . j Approximately six hundred mil lion bushels are consumed at hom61 and two hundred million bushels are, exported. The surplus is a millstone | around the neck of agriculture prices. GOOD WILL WITH \ SOFT ANSWER IS ’ | new rail policy ‘ Chicago, August 15 >—A policy ,of friendliness designed to increase 'railroad efficiency through good will j and a soft answer at every turn is - the newly announced policy of the Ohidago, Rock Island and Pacific • Railway company. Every patron a friend of the road .through a policy of friendliness to I ward the public on the part of ev ery employe, is the slogan. The move is regarded by President J. E.'Gorman of the Rock Island, at j one which may do much toward the ' dissipation of the vexing “railroad . problem” of the day. The problem Mr. Gorman believes is largely ac ■ counted fir by the fact that through the years thousands of citizens have acquired prejudices against rail ; roads, because of the actions of “hard boiled” station agents, con ductors, claim adjusters and track workers. The new order will be aim ed “to make a friend at every con tact.” With minor sources of irritation removed, Mr. Gorman believes much criticism of the railroads will vanish ' No one spikes his friend, is the ax iom on which the railway chief founds his new progrjtii^It is hopeo through public friendships to give t the road the status of a human be ing in the public mind, thereby tc promote a more sympathetic appre ciation of railroad problems. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Bibee of Lynchburg, Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bibee for several days Mrs. W. H. Bibee and daughters Misses Willie Mae and Christine Bibee and Mrs. R. N. Bibee spent yesterday in Greensboro visiting friends. GREER—CHAMBERS Ashley O. Greer and Addie Cham bers, two very popular young people of our town motored to Reidsville Tuesday evening and were married "Sit 8:30 by Rev. Whorley pastor- of !■ the Christian Church of that place. Several of their relatives and inti mate friends accompanied them over to ditness the ceremony. The bride was becomingly attired ; in a suit of navy blue poiret twill with grey accessories. The happy couple left immediately ' for their home where they will spend ! a few days, leaving Friday morning for a trip through Western North Carolina. Complete Counterfeit Plant For $100 Bills Seized Today New York, August 15 (A1)—The seizure of a complete plant for the manufacture of counterfeit hundred dollar Federal Reserve notes in Floral Park; Liong Island, last night was announced by Joseph Palma, rhtef of secret service agents here. The capture was effected just as the operators were running off the first set of proofs and the promptness with which the secret service acted prevented any of the miles getting into circulation. Five men were ar rested. WHAT THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE DOES FOR YOU Comparatively few persons think of the State Governments as being a part of the United States Govern ment. But of cdurse they are. The Constitution distributed the govern ing powers between the Federal and the State Governments in such a way that the exercise by each of its share is almost imperative for the welfare of both. For either to be obliged to get along without the other would al most be as awkward as it would be to a man to be obliged to get along without one hond; he could learn to do it, of course, but he would have a lot of trouble in* learning. This division of authority applied in all fields of public work, includ ing that of public health. Nearly every health activity In the country has both a national and a State end which key into each other so intim ately that is often difficult to decide iust how any given piece of health work could best be apportioned be tween the Federal and State govern* GOVERNMENT WILL NOT CHANGE ITS POLICY Washington, August 15 (A1)—Tht general policy of the government against seizing rum runners outside the three mile limit will not be changed as a result of the decision of Federal Judge Woodrough at Brooklyn yesterday it was indicated at the Treasury. HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE RESULTS FROM STORMS Tokio, August 15 (A»)—It is feared that heavy Toss of life resulted from tidal waves and storms on the west coast of Korea "as" Several hundred boats were missing today. ments. Theoretically, such a condition should result in disputes that would lead to nothing being done. But ir practice the 'National authorities (U S. Public Health Service) and the State health authorities have estab lished so thorough an understanding that the problem becomes simple. For instance, a number of cities and the neighborhoods in several States recently wished to get rid of mosquitoes and malaria, -By agree ment the Public eHalth Service sup plied skilled direction and the States counties and cities supplied money and labor. The mosquitoes were promptly cleaned out witn a great reduction in illness, deaths, and doc tors’ bills and a marked rise in com fort, attractiveness, production, real estate values, and population. Co operation won the trk-k , Two North Carolinians Are Killed When Auto Goes In Di»ch Near Norfolk, Va. Norfolk, August 15 (A1)—Joe Ab bott of Portsmouth; Joe Barrett of Easton, N. C.; and John Seymour of Elizabeth City, Jtf. C. were killed whe nthe automobile in which they were riding on the Weeksville turn pike, four miles from Elizabeth City skidded and went into a ditch, struck a tree and turned over. Julian New bern and Wallace Miller, both of El izabeth City are in a hospital here. LEAGUE O^^ATIONS SPLIT FACTIONS IN THE ARGENTINE Buenos Aires, August 15 (A*)—The question of Argentina”s return to the League of Nations promises to cuase a spirited political fight in the present congress before it closes in September. While the chamber re cen'.’y * r-*o-l L> pay the eLague sec V. b 'il for ex-President Yrigoyen, who caused the withdraw al of the Argentine delegation from the Assembly in 1920, but President Alvear is not in favor of maintain ing this policy. Having dissented from Argentina’s withdrawal when he was a member of the delegation he is now, as president seeking tc rectify what he believes to have been a mistaken proceeding. He wants his country to renew its re lations with the League in full and be represented - regularly by a dele gation which could carry on Argen tina’s effort to democratize fhe Lea gue from the inside, and meanwhile enable the country to participate in the benefits of membership enjoyed by nearly all other South American nations, including Brazil and Chile. But the ex-president, reputed leader of the Radical Party which elected Sr. Alvear and credited with the control of a considerable number of deputies and senators is decidedly opposed it is well understood in pol itical circles, to having his policy repudiated. Consequently, while the President had no trouble in pbtain ing from congress authority to pay the Argentine dues to the League, i' is believed that neither ratification of adhesion will be obtained with out a contest. MISS FLANNIGAN ENTERTAINS Miss Florence Flannigan enter tained a large number of her young friends Monday evening at her home on Bridge Street at a lovely party it being h5r birthday. Miss Flannigan met her guests at the front door and ushered tlM^n tr the punch bowl where Misses Mil dred and Elizabeth Heiner served refreshing lemonade, Then they were shown into the parlor where the hostess had her birthday gifts on display. The evening was spent in playing games, progressive conversation, and cards. After a most enjoyable evening the hostess served delicious Ice cream and cake and mints. SOCIAL and PERSONAL MISS ROTH FARRELL Mrs. P. V. Godfrey and visitor* Misses - Cpllye and Brow me ivle^B spent yesterday in ‘ Greensboro. Rev. G. A. Stamper returned to his home in Winston Salem after spending several days in Leaksville visiting friends. Mr. Sam Bramer of Roanoke if spending several days In Spray vis iting- friends. Miss Minnie Eanes returned to hei home in Leaksville Sunday after spending the past week in South Boston as the guest of Miss Ada Hill A large number ^ young people from Leaksville attended the dance given m Madison last night. Mr. Philip Ray and Mr. Otto Kir cheis spent yesterday in Reidsvillc and Greensboro. Mrs. Lucile Reid who has been vis lting Mrs. Numa Reid in Wen%orth for several weeks returned to her Home last night. Mrs. W. A. Walkekr who has been ^pending (her vacatlpn (in Stewart returned to her home in Spray sev eral days ago. Miss Alice Joyce of Walnut Cove is visiting Mrs. Curtis Moore for several weeks. Mrs. Herbert Wilkie of Gastonia Is visiting relatives in Leaksville for several weeks. Mr. Charles Austin of Washington is visiting reTatiVes in town for sev eral days. WOMAJNS AUXILIARY" MEETS The Womans’ Auxiliary of the Spray Presbyterian Church held its August meeting at the, church Tues day evening. Miss Spessard, the president presiding over the meet ing. After the business was transact ed Miss Lilly Gilly ushered, the lad ies into the Christian Endeavor room and the meeting was turned into a party honoring the president Miss Bertha Spessard, whose mar riage to Rev. J. S. Cook will take place on September 11th. Miss Lora Walkekr played “Be lieve Me if All Those Endearing young Charms” as two dainty little girl? uressed as fairies rolled into the room a miniature wheel barrow ^beautifully decorated with ribbons and flowers with gifts for the bride to-be from her many friends. Miss Lilly Gilly presented the gifts, in her most attractive manner to Miss Spessard. JTTSses Bessie Gunn and Catherine Gilly served delicious refreshments to the guests, consisting of See cream and cake. Miss Lucinda Martin. Mi*?- J. B Ray and Mrs. S. L. Martin spent yesterday afternoon in the country at the home of Mrs. Pete Scales. Mrs. D. F. King Si*, Mrs. S. J. Beeker and daughter, Miss Mabel Beeker left this morning for ' Pied mont Springs to spend a week. Mrs. J. B. Fagge who has beer, visiting Mrs. Stone in Reidsville for the past week kreturned to her home in Leaksville yesterday. Mr. Gilbert Ivie had the misfor tune to hurt his foot yesterday morning while overseeing the un loading of a car load of automobiles Mrs. Anna Payne returned tc Leakskville yesterday after spending sometime in Bryford, Va. THE GAZETTE IN EVERY HOME Cooledge Appoints Virginian As The Presidential Secretary * Washington, August 15 —Cool idge has filled the only vacancy in ; important office so far to occur in his administration by the appoint ment of former Representative Bas com Slemp of Virginia as secretary to- the President. Slemp will assume his duties early next month and in the meantime eGorge Christian, sec retary to the late President Hard ing, who submitted his resignation last week ,will remain as the Pres idential secretary. STANDARD REDUCES THE PRICE OF GASOLINE (By Associated Press) New York, August 15 (A>)—The Standard Oil Co. of N. J. announced a reduction in the tank wagon price of gasoline two cents a gallon la North Carolina and Virginia. -o Mrs. John Edd Williams and Mrs James Hopper Sr., are spending the day in Danville shopping.