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A Weather Forecast Parti)- Cloudy Tonight and Sunday; Not Quite So Cold Tonight. Copy For Change 0! Advertising must be handed in at office by 9 A. M. to insure insertion. Change of copy received after that time will be inaerted on following date. VOL. XXVIII. No. 452. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMI1ER 4, 1015. *3.00 PER ANNUM. 3 GREECE TAKING ALLIES ARE READY TO COERCE THAT NATION INTO GETTING READY TO JOIN THEM—SHIPS LOADED FOR GREECE TO UE STOPPED. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ROUMANIA MAKES ♦ FURTHER PREPARATION ♦ FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE ♦ ♦ (By Associated Press) * ♦ London, Dec. 4.—Reuter's ♦ ♦ Bucharest correspondent tele- ♦ ♦ graphs that the Roumanian ♦ ♦ Military authorities today an- ♦ -> nouneed that all vessels of Rou- ♦ ♦ manlan companies would be -* commandeered Monday for the ♦ purpose of “national defense.“ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦A* WILSON Min HANS SET is SMITE (By Associated Press.) Paris, Dec. 4.—The Figaro, in spoclal article printed In its edition here today, says the Entente Allies think that Greece is taking far too long to answer their recent de mands, and consequently orders have been given prohibiting the depar ture from Allied ports of all ships with cargoes consigned to Greece. POPULACE FAVORS THE QUADRUPLE ENTENTE. (By Associated Press.) Athens, Greece. Dec. 4,—Public opinion in this country appears to be steering towards the fullest ac ceptance of the Entente demands. The government is hesitating in the matter of framing a reply, It is said. While a great number of refu gees are arriving at Fiorina, after tramping through deep snow from Monastlr, children are actually dy ing from hunger and exposure. Ap peals for aid are being sent here. JAP EMPEROR MANY WARSHIPS IN LINE BE FORE the ruler — Ameri cans HONORED IN THE PA- HADE AND RECEIVED BY EM PEROR. IN BULGARIAN CAMPAIGN, AL- THO THERE IS EVERY REA SON TO BELIEVE THEY WILL SHORTLY BEGIN. (By Associated Press > Yokohama, Dec. 4.—Emperor Yoshlhlto today reviewed the Japa nese fleet, which held an Impressive review off this port today, In con nection with the coronation. The United States cruiser Sara toga had an honor place opposite the new thirty thousand ton’ Japaneso battleship Fuse. r'he American Commander. Rear Admiral Winterhalter and his staff accompanied Emperor Yoshlhito on on the battle cruiser Tankuba. Hundreds of thousands witnessed the naval demonstration. Eight thousand shots were tired, giving the Imperial salute. One hundred and Cwenty-flve warships were in line of review. (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 4.—The much-rum ored Russian Invasion against the Bulgarians has not materialized, ac cording to belief prevailing here this morning. The potent fact that no Russian official statement was Issued last night, however, gives rise to hopes In London that It Is being with held. In order to chronicle this new phaee of the Balkan campaign. Reports reached here from Bucha rest t>^jt three Bulgarian divisions had erased Hungary, en route to the Italian western front. If this be true, it seems to indicate that Bulgaria does not fear a Russian Invasion. The reports that snch a shift of Bulgarian forces has taken place are as vague as are the reports that several Teutonic army corps are being rushed eastward to face the Russians. Dispatches coming from several sources assert that both the north ern and Southern Serbian armies ore today firmly established in Al bania, while the Serb forces, who evidently formed a part of the de fenders of Monaster, have reached the French camp at Gievgell. An optimistic feeling over the Near Eastern situation seems to he growing here. There Is little to Justify it, outwardly however, except on the theory that the Russian at tack on Rulgarla will quickly de velop, while the Entente negotiations with Greece seem to be progressing favorably. German sources report that Greece has granted to the Allies control of all railroads In Macedo nia, together with certain Aegean seaports. GERMANS AGAIN CAPTURE 2,000 MORE SERBIANS. (Bv Associated press) Berlin, Dec. 4.—The capturo of over two thousand Serbians Is re- IN NEBRASKA Al.THO MAYOR OF LINCOLN BROTH Edl OF W. J., NOT SIGN THE PETITION, FEAR- ING TO EMRARASS WILSON. IIRYAN, AND A WOULD (By Associated Press.) Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 4.—The name of President Woodrow Wilson, as a candidate for the Democratic Presi dential nomination, has been Hied with the Secretary of 3tato, and It will be placed on the primary ballot in 1916. The petition was signed by a number of local Democrats. ""Mayor Charles Bryan, who Is a brother of William Jennings Bryan, refused to sign the petition, when he was Invited to do so. He said he did FOUR OFFICERS OF THE HAM BURG LINE SENTENCED TO SERVE SENTENCES OF 12 TO IS MONTHS IN ATLANTA PEN ITENTIARY. Ill- New York, Dec. 4.—Dr. Karl Buenz, George Kotter and Adolph Hachmelster, officials of the Ham- burg-Americun Steamship Line, who were convicted late Wednesday even ing of a conspiracy to defraud the United States Government, were to day sentenced to serve one year and a half in the Atlanta Federal peni tentiary. Joseph Poppinghaus, also an offi cial of the same line .was given a sentence of one year. The steamship line was lined one dollar. The defendants were permitted to not wish to embarrass the Presl- give bail, pending the suing out of PRESIDENT TO CHICAGO WHEAT ♦ MARKET MADE BIG ♦ JUMPS TODAY. -* WILL BE VERY QUIET AFFAIR, WITNESSED ONLY BY IMMED IATE FAMILIES OF MB. WIL SON AND MRS. GAIiT — NO PRESENTS DESIRED. dent, but If the petitioners would wait until he could communicate with President Wilson he might sign. AT SAN FRANCISCO WITH FIT- TING CEREMONIES — SAN DI EGO EXPOSITION WILL BE CARRIED ON FOR ANOTHER YEAR. (By Associated Profs.) San Francisco. Dec. 4.—Today is the last day of the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The sounding of “taps" from the famous Tower of Jewels, the pressing of a button by Presi dent Moore, extinguishing the mil lions of lights; 'hauling down flags and furling banners, and the Binging ■Auld Lang Syne." are to be the Anal acts of the great Exposition. A record-breaking crowd Is expect ed to bo In attendance today, and all business in the city of Snn Fran cisco is practically suspended. It is expected that no less than four hundred thousand people will pass through the turn-stiles on this the last day. making the total at tendance for the two hundred and eighteen days of the fair, an even nineteen million. The official exercises this aftor- noon include the reading of Presi dent Wilson's International toast, and will conclude with the singing of "America.'' a writ of error. Buenz Takes All the Blame Buenz, through Ills attorney asked Judge Howe to take into considera tion the fact that his three co-de fendants were his subordinates, and j that If any offense was committed 'they had merely acted under his or- : ders. | The hail of the defendants was fixed at ten thousand dollars, and is given by a Surety Company. District Attorney Marshall, moving for sentence Bald it was "his painful duty to ask for a substan tial punishment, not so much for its effect on the defendants as a warn ing to others.” Bunez said, in a conversation with newspaper men, before court open ed this morning, that his only re gret wag that Americans should be lieve he did anything to injure them or that he had anything but the kindest feelings toward them. In sentencing Buenz, Judge Howe said that If the higher courts sus tained the verdict, he would be will ing to support any clemency move, on account of Buenz's advanced ago. I AFTER MANY CITIES HAVE REPRESEN TATIVES IN WASHINGTON TO TRY AND CAPTURE THE NAT- IONAL MEETING. LAVALLIERE TOILET ARTICLES AND PERFUMES Our Stock of LaValliere Perfumes and Toilet Requisities is Complete andjlncludes such a Line of Goods we Could not enumerate all of them here. TOILET WATERS, EXTRACTS. SOAPS, TALCUM POWDER. FACE CREAM, SHAVING CREAM. FACE POWDER. ROUGE. AND IN FACT ANYTHING THAT IS TO BE FOUND IN A FIRST CLASS LINE OF TOILET REQUISITES Mash - Milton 105- Drug Co. -TWO PHONES- 106 8AN nil*JO FAIR WILL CONTINUE THRU 1016. (By Associated Tress.) San Diego, Cal., Dec. 4.—It was officially announced here today that the Panama-Callfornia Exposition, “which opened here January first, will continue through 1916. It will be c:lled the Panama-California In ternational Exposition. ported today in a War Office state ment. SERBIANS NOT DISARMED. (Bv Associated Press.) Many Serbian soldiers, who re treated through Greek territory, af ter the fall of Monastlr, were not disarmed, but were treated with every consideration, says an Athens dispatch to The Daily News. (By \Mandated Tress.) Wasningto.;, Dec. 4.—The cam paign begun ty various cities to capture the Democratic and Repub lican National Conventions, was giv en added impetus today with the arrival of vanguard delegations from Chicago. St. Louis, Dallas and San Francisco. The Democratic National commit tee meets here next Tuesday, and the Republican committee a week later. Dallas and San Francisco want the Democratic convention, and rep resentatives of the former city say they have one hundred thousand dollars to offer to properly provide quarters should the committee give the Texas city the coveted prize. St. Louis and Chicago each want both conventions, and it is said they both have raised funds of two hun dred thousand dollars for this pur pose. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 4.—President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Norman Galt are to be married on Saturday, December 18th, at Mrs. Galt’s home here, it was formally announced this morning at the White House. It is also announced that the only guests will be iMrs. Galt’s mother, brothers and sisters, the President’s brother and sister, his daughters and members of their immediate households. No invitations are to be issued. There was no announcement of the honeymoon plans in today’s statement, but it is expected that the President and his bride will leave soOn after the ceremony for somewhere in the South. Although no announcement was made as to the hour of the cere mony, it was understood that it would be late in the afternoon. A relative of Mrs. Galt said it would occur at six o’clock. The Rev. Sylvester Beach, the President’s pastor at Princeton, and the Rev. Herbert 3todd Smith, pas tor of Mrs. Galt’s church, here, are expected to officiate. President Wilson wrote the for mal announcement himself. Immed iately afterwards, he visited Mrs. Galt and both agreed that the de tails would be as simple as possible. It was intimated to diplomats, who made inquiries at the Stat© De partment hat no display was de sired. Despite this statement, it is expected that many officials and ad mirers of the President will send gifts. FAMOUS AUSTRIAN COMMANDER SUFFERED A SLIGHT BULLET WOUND IN RECENT SERBIAN OPERATIONS. (By Associated Press) ♦ Chicago, Dec. 4.—Wheat pri- ♦ ces made an extraordinary up- ♦ ward jump, Just before the ♦ market closed today. Some of ♦ the quotations gained as much ♦ as six cents in some instances. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ TO SENATE WILL NOT SETTLE DEBATE RULE FIGHT VILLA BIG BATTLE IS ANTICIPATED IN SONORA — CARRANZA TROOPS OUT-NUMBBRKD BUT VILLA’S TROOPS ARE IN NEED OF AM- MUNITION. UNTIL OPENING SESSION—COM MITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ARE READY FOR THE HOUSE THIS MORNING — GEORGIANS GET PLUMS. (By Associated Press.) , Douglas, Am., Dec. 4.—Present indications point to a general bat tle between the Carranza and Villa forces in Sonora. It was believed the battle front would extend for twelve miles along the Nacozan railroad. This railway is now be ing closely guarded by Carranza troops. They have been ordered U prevent the Villa Commander, Gen. Rodriguez from moving oastwarl toward Chihuahua. The Villa forces.are reported to be advancing from the vicinity of Hacienda and Nababi. United States army men are of the opinion that the Villa forces are largest in numbers at present. It Is reported they total between four and five thousand men. It is said, however, that the Villa army has become badly disorganized as a result of recent disastrous re verses. Their supply of ammuni tion i 9 critically short and it is not believed they have any artillery to speak of. On the other hand, the Carranza forces are said to hav© twelve pieces of modern artillery, numerous ma chine guns, plenty of ammunition, and a good supply of both food and water. It is claimed also that the Car ranza forces’ morale is high, as a result of their continued successes. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 4.—The fight on the question of restricting de bate in the Senate frill not be urg ed on the opening day of Congress, Democrats in Conference today agreed. That matter Will be po^ poned until later in the week. In view of this decision. Majority j Leader Kern has telegraphed Vice- 1 President Marshall, who is at In dianapolis, that it will not be neces- sary for him to be present on open ing day. Mr. Marshall wished to delay his coming here, on account of the illness of his wife. The Senate will be called to order by the Secretary. Th© first busi ness will be the election of Senator. Clarke, of Arkansas, a» President Pro Tempore. What form the rules fight will take, later in the week, has not been determined, as the Democrat ic caucus is still debating the clo ture question. (By Associated Press.) Petrogrtd, Dec. 4.—The Austrian General, Field Marshal Von Mack- ensen, who hi in supreme command of the Teutonic invasion of Serbia, wa 8 slightly wounded by a Serbian bullet during the recent Oj">eratlons. says a Copenhagen dlspatc.i to the Novoe Vremvn. Carranza Will Visit Country. (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Texas, Dec. 4.—General Venestuano Carranza will visit all sections of Mexico before returning Mexico City, to make his perma nent headquarters, according to a statement issued here today by Mexican Consul Andrea G. Garcia, ho has Just arrived from Matamo- ras, where he conferred with the first chief. Hon. D. 1. MacIntyre and his charming little granddaughter, Miss Marie McAfee, of Atlanta, are spend ing a few days In the city with rela tives. Hou.se Committees Ready. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Dec. 4.—The Demo cratic nominations of the House committees were announced today. They will be laid before the House Monday. The personnel of these nomina tions assure support of President Wilson’s defense program. Five of the six new members of the Naval committee are for a * 4 Mg- navy.” Callaway, of Texas, suc ceeding Witherspoon, of Mississippi, is the only member opposed to any material increase In the-gavy. Th© new military committee mem bers are unanimous for a larger army. Tribble, of Georgia, and Oliver, Of Alabama, are the new members of tho Naval committee, and Dent, of Alabama, Quinn of Mississippi, Wise of Georgia and Nicholas, of South Carolina, make up the addition to th e military committee. TWO MORE BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK IV MEDITERRANEAN. (By Associated Press.) London. Dec. 4.—The British steamers Middleton and Clan Mac Leod were sunk today in the Medi terranean sea by hostile submarines. Four men on the Middleton word instantly killed and one wounded, , by shell fire from the submarine Nineteen of the rescued men hav© been landed at Malta. BRITISH K III RETREAT (By Associated Press.) London, Dec. 4.—The British army in Mesopotamia is in full retreat. An official announcement issued today, says that General Town send's forces are now retiring Kut-el-Araara, having been far out numbered by the Turks. Adlers Gloves RECOGNIZED STANDARD OF QUALITY. We have them suitable for all occasions. Warm lined Auto Gloves, Gray and Tan. Kid for regular wear; wool gloves and boys Gauntletts. White kid for full dress. SMITH-HARLEY SHOE COMPANY Phone 33 116 So. Broad. Blankets We carry the biggest stock of dependable blankets in the city. All grades from the medium priced cotton to the finest of all pure wool kind. Any Size—All Qualities Baby Blankets Crib Blankets Auto Blankets Bath robe Blankets (with cord, to match) P. S. 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