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$1.00 PER ANNUM. THE TIFTON GAZETTE, T1FTON GA., APRIL 2,l0l5. VOLUME XXV, NUMB! GERMANS DRIVEN BACK Guns No Longer Within Range of Verdun. Airmen Very Ac tive in France Paris, April 1.—The heavy fighting has been renewed all along the battle front in Flanders, France and Alsace-Lorraine The French and British airmen are more active than ever -.-before. They have bombarded twenty cities, towns, railroad junctions and army camps within the German lines during the pasf twenty-four hours. Many Germans are reported killed. The German artillery has been driven out of range of the outer forts of Verdun. Severe fighting is reported in the LaPetre forests. Beause- jour, Perthes, Les Mesnil, Four de Paris and Bagatelle are the scenes of terrific battle fire. . An artillery battle is in progress between Vieville and Buxerelles, in the Woevre river district. DENY ARMY CUT OFF Petatograd Says Austrians Are Making Progress in Hungary and That Army Was Not Cut Off ; Petrograd, April 1.—The war office here claims today that the Russian forces are winning all along the Carpathian ha,ttlc front. . ' The Russian invasion through Dukla Pass has advanced for thirty miles into Hungary. The Austrian forces have lost 45,000 men in the last two weeks. The Austrian report that they had captured the south end of Dukla Pass is denied here, although it is admitted that the Austro-German forces are offering an obstinate resistance, with both sides being strongly reinforced. SAY SWOBODA IS GERMAN Although Man Who is Accused of Trying to Burn La Touraine Claims to be an American Paris, April, 1.—It was officially announced here today that a German observation post was blown up by a mine. 4. The counter attacks of the Germans in the LaPetre forests H have been repulsed. A battalion of-Landwehr lost heavily in the fighting near y. The Belgian aviators bombarded the aviation camps at dseme and the railway junction at Corterimack. The American Ambassador here is investigating the arrest of William Swoboda, who is charged with attempting to blow up the French liner La Touraine. Swoboda claims that he is an American, citizen but the police declare they have positive proof that he is German. FORTY-TWO SHIPS Sunk by German Submarines in Six Weeks. A French Steam er the Victim Today , London, April 1.—The German submarine blockade of 1 England entered its seventh wfkk today. A French steamer t was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel. Most of her crew perished. This is the forty-second merchant ship to fall a * victim to the submarines. AFTER MONTENEGRO Another Attempt Made to Destroy the Royal Family at Cettinje T " with Bombs Cettinje, April 1.—Another attempt was made today by an Austrian aviator to destroy the entire Royal family of Mon tenegro. The aviator dropped seven bombs on the city, wound ing four civilians. Heavy damage was done. The aviator es caped. Wheat Advanced Today Chicago, April 1.—May wheat $1.57 y». Corn 72 Va- Oats ,7. Pork $17. Lard $10. Ribs $9.87. THESE! BANK The relations existing between this bank and its customers are close and cordial. We esteem it a compliment to have people to lay claim to this institution as being THEIR bank. Is it also YOURS? We invite ytfur attention to the fol lowing statement of condition at the close of business March 29th, 1915. Loans $532,668.65 Capital $ 25,000.00 Cash on band and Surplus and Un - deposited with . divided Profits 239,501.46 other Banks 124,655.37 Deposits 474,447.56 Advances on cot- Bills payable None ton 81,625.00 Rediscounts None Total.... $738,949.02 Total.... $738,949.02 The Bank of Tifton TIFTON, GEORGIA DIXIE HIGHWAY MEET SATURDAY Important Conference on Route at Chattanooga. TIFTON TO DE REPRESENTED Many Contesting Delegations From This Section to Se cure Route Tifton has a keen interest in the Dixie Highway Conference which is to be held in Chattanooga Saturday for the purpose of locating the route. The promoters of the Highway or iginally intended to follow the route of the National Highway south of Macon, but a strong effort is being made by Fitzgerald, Douglas, Ocilla, Waycross and points esat of here to have the new route take in those cit ies, and similar effort is being made by Americus, Albany, Thomasrille and other points west of here to have the Dixie routed through that section. All the points named have appoint ed delegations to go to Chattanooga, and while'the National Highway rout* is the logical one, and has many ad vantages over any other that could be selected, it is up to the towns along the line to see that they are represented at the Chattanooga meeting and £hat the route is not tak en from them. The towns to the south of us are alive to the issue. Secretary Ashley of the Valdosta Chamber of Com merce heads a strong delegation from that city and Dr. R. C. Woodard, of Adel, will go as a delegate from that place. Dr. Woodard will carry with him a pledge from the County Commis sioners of Berrien that the Highway through that county will be brought up to a standard and that standard maintained. This is most important, as the link through Berrien has been a troublesome one. Tifton should by all means be rep resented by a strong delegation Sat urday. Several have spoken of going but no positive arangements have yet been made. The Gazette is war ranted in saying, “however, that the city will be represented, perhaps by several business men. NEW PUBLIC CONVEYANCE Mr. O. N. Gregg Will Operate Hand tome $1,000 Coupe Mr. O. N. Gregg, proprietor of the Tifton Buggy Works is going to oper ate for the benefit of the people of Tifton and traveling public, a public conveyance which will meet all trains and make trips throughout the city. This conveyance, which is a coupe, is one of the prettiest which has ever been on the streets of Tifton. It finished up with all the latest mater ials both inside and out, lined with Russian leather and with French plate glass finish, the windows are on slides and it is made up to suit the comforts of everyone who may ride n it. This vehicle is a master piece of work and will attract much attention when it makes its appearance on the streets of Tifton, drawn by a beauti ful pair of horses. The entire outfit cost Mr. Gregg about $1,000. Mr. Gregg has been in business in Tifton for the past fourteen years and the fact that he will have charge of the operation of this coupe will be sufficient guarantee that the public’s call for it will receive prompt and careful attention. The charges will be the same as for other conveyances. HAS HIS OWN FLOUR MILL Decatur Farmer Will Grind Wheat to Make His Own Bread Bainbridge, April 1.—J. W. White has erected the first private flour mill in this county. Last fall he planted ten acres of wheat for the use of his family, it being his theory that there was no need buying high priced flour in the public market when one could have at home a much superior article healthfulness, even though it lack ed something in whiteness caused by bleaching. > well is the wheat growing that ho ordered a small mill and has set it up on hi-* farm near Lynn Station. Mr. White is a north Georgian who has made a great success farming in the southwest corner of the state. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST ^IRVICES Rev. R. IT. Banvick, editor of the Pilgrim’s Banner, of Columbus, Ga., a Primitive Baptist minister, will preach in Tifton at the Methodpt church Monday night. The public is invited to the cer vices. Herbert L. Moor, duete OptometrUt Two years of continuous practice in Tifton and sc.»ros of satisfied tomers. If you are suffering headache, or other troubles ea’ by eye strain bs sure and and aas If glass as prop won't. in titoKyon Hotel Block every day. WHEN HE WOKE UP THEFORDWASGONE Roadster Belonging to Mr. Frank Scarboro Stolen. $25.00 REWARD IS OFFERED For Return of Car Stolen from Home at Corner of College Avenue and Eighth Street And now the Ford is gone. The pranks of the Ford are va rious and many but the one by Mr. Frank Scarboro’s roadster last night beats them all. ,• Mr. Scarboro drove his car home at the corner of College avenue and Eighth street last night and taking out the plug left the car in front of the house while H# retired for the night. When Mr,- Scarboro “woke up this morning she was gone." In an advertisement ejtophere in this is sue he offers a $25 reward for. the recovery of the Ford. • Mr. Scarboro's Fonf is a practical ly new roadster* having been in for only a few months. It bears a Georgia license tag No. 11,664. The engine number is 664,270 and the body number 622,649. The seats are covered with dark ta& canvas and the glass in front lights ih cracked. The top to the car was up when last seen here. Some one thoroughly familiar with Ford cars made off with Mr. Scar boro’s car as they were thoughtful enough to provide themselves with a plug before attempting the theft Lo cal officers are making a determined effort to catch the thief and it won’t be surprising to see him behind the bars in a short tin?a. MORE PRIZES F0RSCH00L FAIR Thoie in Declamation Conteit Announced. FAIR SENTIMENT IS GROWING BRIDGES CONVICTED A PRIZE FOR 'EACH BOY . —- Neat Souvenir of Com. Club Work from Mr. Bank* Mr. W. W. Banks has presented through District A^ent Cunningham a neat pin to eveiy Com Club boy in Tift county who made a report and brought a ten-ear exhibit to the coun ty contest. He believes in the work the boys are tJoingfWd wanted to see every Com club boy making an ex hibit get a premium in recognition of what he is doing for better farm ing and for the good of his county and state. There were twenty of these pins. They are in a four-square, with *a four-leaf clover and four H’s, bear ing the word “Demonstrator” at the top and “Boys’ Corn Club” at the bottom. Accompanying the badges, Cunningham sent a lettor explaining the emblem, which tells o beautiful story, as fellows. The Boys’ Com Club Work rep resents a “Four-Square” training of its members for the “Four-Squnre” needs of citizenship and homelifu. The four H’s represent the equal training of the head, he^rt, hands and health of every child. Tho H’e also have a trinity training value: Train He*d to—(a) Think, (b) Plan, (c) Reason. Train Hands to—(a) Be Useful, (b) Be Helpful, (c) Be Skillful. Train Heart to—(a) Be Kind, (b) Be True, (c) Be Sympathetic. Train Health to—(a) Resist Dis ease. (!>) Enjoy Life, (c) Make for Efficiency. The book as a background, signi- s the need of education and defi nite knowledge on the farm and home interests in order to make for better rural life. The four-leaf clover roprenents the principles of scientific farming, rotation of crops, soil-building, and larger production and greater pro fits on less acres for the common peo ple. The kernel of corn signifies the re lation of farm products to a happy and contented citizenship. The word “Demonrtrator” menus that every Corn Club boy is a dem onstrator of the best known methods in modern agriculture and that they have rot only agreed to read the in actions furnished by the State Col lege of Agriculture and the U. S. De partment of Agriculture, hut have followed the instructions. GAIN OF $86,335,145 In Tax Values Shown by Georgia for Year 1914 Atlanta, April 1.—A gain of $86,- 336,145 in the tax values of Georgia is shown in the consolidation of the 1914 tax valuation for this state, just completed by Comptroller General William A. Wright. The 1914 values, which return the returns of the cor porations, aggregate $953,542,882. WATCH! WATCH!! WATCH!!! For the great Easter sale that starts at Kulbersh’s department store Friday at 8 a. ra. For ten days only. . Don't iplM this money wring op- portunity. Coma early. Your* for bnljfiiiw DW-ll. Jjjg.. Sam Kulb«r»h. Col. Fulwood Chairman of Declama tion. Teachers Urged to Report at Once for Contests Arrangements for the Rural School Fair to be held May 1st are about per fected. It was announced in last week’s pa per that the chairman for the Decla mation contest would be appointed at a later date. Col. C. W. Fulwood has kindly consented to act as Chairman of this department and offers the fol lowing prizes: 1st Prize Declamation, $3; Second, $2; Third $1. Col. Fulwood is very anxious that the boys avail themselves of this op portunity as he realizes how import ant it is to them in later life. All those who desire to enter this con test will please send their names to Prof. S. Peterson, Chairman of the Programmee Committee, Ty Ty, Ga. Mrs. Peterson states that she has visited nearly all of the schools and hopes by the end of the week to have visited all of them. She feels very much encouraged over the progress the schools are making and feels sure that those who attend the Fair will be pleased and surprised at some of the wonderful exhibits that are now being prepared. The teachers are urged to report at once pupils desiring to enter the spelling and letter writing contests as well as those desiring to take part on the programme as we hope to make up the programme by the 16th and have it ready for the paper. RECALLS BOY’S DEATH May Have Been Due to a Blow In stead of Water Adel, March 29.—The arrest of a negro, Josh Iverson, at Cordele, re vives interest in a rather strange death which occurred in this city about seven years ago. A white youth who came here from Florida died un der rather peculiar circumstances and it was thought at the time that some one was responsible for his death, al though there was no evidence that a wound caused his death, other than a small abrasion on his head. The youth came here from Florida and worked at a mill. One Sunday afternoon in comps/ny with other boys, he had taken a stroll on a hot afternoon and had drank a large quantity of water. He was taken sick and soon after died. It developed, however, that there was a bruise on his head, and it was said that some negro had hit him. The coroner’s jury did not think that the wound was sufficient to cause death, and it was decided that he had become overheat ed and that the large amount of wat or he drank caused his death. Now, it is said that the negro Iver son confided to a negro woman that he hit the boy and that the blow caused his death. This woman has made known Iverson’s statement to the officers nr.d the negro is under ar rest nt Cordele. Chief of Police Mul- lis left today for Cordele to bring the negro back to face the charges against him. Citizens here had about forgotten the death cf the young man under the peculiar circumstances un til the story of the negro’s arrest was received here. The young man’s name was Johnson. Of Arson for Burning Dormitory at Sparks and Given Five Years. Four More on Trial Adel, Ga., March 31.— (Special to Gazette.)—Phillip , Bridges, of Savannah, was convicted in Berrien Superior Court of arson this morning, the charge against him being the bunting of the boys’ dormitory of the Sparks Collegiate Institute several months ago. Bridges was sentenced to five years in the peni tentiary. Four other young men are being tried for complicity in the crime. It is claimed that they conspired together to burn the dormitory and that they carried out their well laid plans. Bridges was ably defended and as vigorously prosecuted. POWDER MILL WENT UP A HANDSOME STOREROOM Five Killed and One Muting at Alton, III., Following An Explo sion this Morning. Alton, Ill., April 1.—Superintendent James Cobum and four other persons were killed and one other is missing, when an explosion occured in the wheelhouse of the Equitable Pow der Company, five miles out from this city this morning. The detonation was heard and felt for fifteen miles. DID NO DAMAGE Russian Warships To Forts of Bosporus, Says Constantinople. Return Northward Constantionple, April 1.—After shelling ineffectually the outer forts of Bosporus, the Russian Black Sea fleet has begun the bombardment of the coal ports in the Ergli districts of Asia for the second time, sinking nine vessels end causing other dam age. The aeroplanes that were co-operating with the Russian fleet were driven back from the coast by the Ottoman airmen. After bombarding Sangul Dak, Ergli and Koslu, the Rus sian fleet sailed to the northward. The situation along the Dardanelles is unchanged. 55,800 RUSSIANS Made Prisoners by the Germans During the Month of March. French Gain at Luneville Berlin, April 1.—It is officially anounced here today that fifty-five thousand eight hundred Russian prisoners have been captured during the month of March. The German forces have scored successes at Dixmude, but the French have made gains at Luneville. WORKING FOR PEACE Rome Says President Wilson Wants to Secure Peace Through Mediation Rome, Italy, April 1.—That President Wilson is continuing his efforts to establish peace through mediation was reliably learned here today. Ambassador Page is said to be working hard to secure the Italian support of the President’s plans. The Ambassador has declined to make any predictions. Hall’s Dry Goods Sore Moved Into New Quarters Wednesday Contractor Spooner is finishing the work of remodeling the storerooms in the Bowen building, corner Love avenue and Second street for Hall’s Dry Goods 8toro. The two rooms have been turned into one. ami make a very hand onie and attractive store room. The interior finishing is at tractive and tho arrangement very convenient. Hall began moving into his new quarters from the Tift building Wednesday. THANKS Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Cottle, Jr., wish to thank the people of Tifton and Ty y for their kindness during tho sick ness and death of their dear baby. Two-pound cans Tomatoes six cans for 40c at Harvey’s stores. D3t-Wlt. Dr. A. D. Sutler, tha Eya-Sifht Specialist. WLI be In his cilice at the Mills Dru* Co., Monday next. All differing wiCi heudaches, cye- rtrain, inflamed or sore eyes or the failure of sight, should call end get he proper glasses. , He to permanently located In Tifton but to«£Ua vflea on Mondays only. Tho Dolly Gozeito for 10c a wooft. -Ar <;£g. STOLEH Ford Roadster—Practically New License No. 11,664 Engine No. 554,270 Body No. - 522,549 Seats covered with dark tan canvas. Top was up. Top cover in back of car. Front light glasses cracked. $>2 £5.00 Reward. Frank Scarboro, \ Tilton, Georgia Tha National Bank of Tifton TIFTON. GA. ct In oil my Nat ional JBanks^> the stockholders are held lia ble for double their holdings. This wise provision amply safeguards the depositor. This bank is a member of the great Federal Reserve System, and is one ‘ ones.** 4 good