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The Weather Fair and Colder Tonight, Probably Frost; Sunday, Fair and Warmer. ntmnri. Copy For Change 01 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. 240. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH II. 1010. SS.00 PER ANNUM. MURDER CHARGE AGAINST RIM ■ •RADER WHO COMMITTED MAS SACRE IN NEW MEXICO WAITS THE COMING OF TROOPS IN THE MOUNTAIN WILDS. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 11.—The lat est reports as to the whereabouts of General Villa say he reached La Ascension, south of the city of Pa- lomas, some time yesterday, with three hundred followers, after his wild Bight from Oolumbus, N. M. This information reached here in a message to the Carranza Embassy from the Mexican Consul at HI Paso. EIGHT OF’ HIS RAND, WHO WERE CAPTURED IN RAID, CHARGED WITH MURDER (By Associated Press.) Columbus, New Mexico, March 11. —Wholesale arrests of Mexicans suepeoted of being spies, were made here today as the United 3tates of ficers completed preparations for pur suing General Villa and his bandits. MURDER CHARGES AGAINST SEVEN WOUNDED PRLSOVERS (By Associated Press.) Columbus, New Mexico, March 11. —Sevan of the wounded Villa sol diers. who were captured by United StateB troops in Thursday's battle here, will be charged with murder, for their part in the killing of seven American soldiers who were slain in the fighting. E. B. Stone, an agent or United States Department of Justice made this statement here today. Boy Among Prisoners. The prisoners Include a twelve- year-old boy and two officers. The charges will also probably name General Villa as one of the princi pals. Murder charges will also proba bly be laid in the state courts, Mr. Stone said, In connection with the killing of nine civilians by the ban dits. Sanchez Arrested ns Spy Pablo Sanchez, who was arrested yesterday while signalling to Mexi cans across the border, is being held as a spy, charged with aiding the enemy The murder charges against the Villa soldiers lie, said Mr Stone, be cause of the fact the raid was car ried out, not by recognized bellig erents. but by bandits, whose lead er was a man prescribed by the de facto government of a country with which the United 8tates is not at war The men charged with the murder are Captain Pablo Garcia, Lieuten ant Yzabei Chavez, and Lcno Ruiz, Juan Sanchez. Elian Meras and An tonio Mornndas. privates The boy is Jesus Rayes, who, with his fath er Joined Villa three months ago In Chlhuahua| The death of Jesse D. Taylor, an American soldier, at Fort Bliss, yes terday. will he the basis for the eighth chargo against the prisoners. ThP prisoners are all badly wounded, and for that reason the United States Commissioner will probably come here and arraign FIVE HUNDRED OF’ THF1 CLAN WAITING FOR TRANSPORTA TION AND FEARING AN AT TACK FROM VILLA. (By Associated Press.) El Paso. Tex., Marcn II.—The train which was to carry five hun dred Mormons from Casas Grandes lias not started, but is awaiting the arrival of a sufficient escort from Chihuahua City, according statement made here this afternoon by General Gavlra, commanding the Carranza garrison at Juarez, which Is Just across the International bridge from El Paso. F’EAR ATTACK FROM VILLA BANDS EN ROUTE TO BORDER (By Associated Pross.) E! Paso, March 11.—The position of live hundred Mormons In the Casas Grandes district, 158 miles from here, was further menaced to day by the presence of General Vil la with three hundred of his fol lowers at La Ascension, close to the railroad over which they must trav el in order to reach tills side of the border. Carranza guards, from Chihuahua City, are expected to accompany a train load of refugees which is due to leave Casas Grandes for the North today. The country near La Ascension affords good protection to the ban dits, Bhould Villa attack the train. However, a hope for the escape of the Mormons Is based here large- Carranza Agrees to Invasion; United States Will Reciprocate CONGRESS IN FULL AOCOR© WITH PLAN TO CAPTURE VILLA AND HIS BANDITS AT ONCE — GENERAL FUN8TON IS TO HAVE CHARGE^OF THE UNITED STATES TltOOrs, WHO WILL START WITHIN THE WEEK, PREPARATIONS NOW GOlStl ON TO WARD MAKINIG THE POSSES SUFFICIENT TO COME BACK SUCCESSFUL IN EF’FXJRT TO KLLHINATE VII,LA. the event the Columbus massacre is repeated aT any point. suit In a single Carranza trooper crossing the line, as the possibility of the bandits taking reruge here is considered most remote. It is realized that sfich an ar rangement would go far to satisfy General Carranza and to permit him to comply with popular sentl ment in Mexico. There are, as yet, no indications ly on an unverified rumor that Gen. | as to haw the proposal will be re- (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 11.—While American troops are preparing to move across the Mexican border, to l>RF exterminate the Villa bandits. Pro- GENERAL F’ F FUNSTON visional president Carranza, in on , By Associate*' Press.) Official communication received by Washington, March 11.— Official the State Department today, asked instructions, conveying full author- the United States for permission to By to General Frederick F. Fun- send his troops into American ter- to , ? lB P» tc h a defensive expe- , , , ditlon Into Mexico, in pursuit of rltory. if necessary. In pursuit of General VUIa and „„ ^ nd|t cIan the outlaws. are today In General Funston’s The Administration officials re- i hands, Secretary of War Baker .an- gurd the proposal favorably, as jtj nouncet l this morning, seems to Indicate that he will not' PuU discretion, as to the number „ OBOn( , n -Iof men to be used and the route to protest against the presence of be fo , Io|wed has left t0 Genera , American troops on Mexican soil, as Pima ton. has been feared. Practically such a : Defensive Expedition, reciprocal agreement would not ro- secretary of War Baker speclfl- u. Villa is short of ammunition. ♦ Loral Office of the United States Weather Bnrenu. ♦ ♦.♦♦♦ ♦ ■»■»♦«■ Thomasville, Gn., March 11, 1916. Weather forecast for Thomasville and vicinity: Fair and Colder To night, Probably Frost; Sunday, Fair and Warmer. Observations at 2 p. m.: Highest temperature today ... 67 Lowest temperature today . . ..54 Mean temperature 60 Normal for this date 59 Temperature 7 a. m 55 Temperature 12 m 64 Temperature 2 p. m 66 Dept, since Jan. 1. plus . . . .218 elntive humidity 44% Rainfall past 24 horrs . . .04 ins. Rainfall since Jan. 1 5.08 ins. Dept, since Jan. *1, minus .2.04 ins. Wind direction Northwest Wind velocity . . 8 miles per hour M. Hadley, Observer In Charge- them as they lie in the hospital tent of the cavalry camp here. Mr. Stohe said the cases against the prisoners were particularly strong, because Villa’s official cor respondence had been found. This shows that General Villa addressed his troops, telling them to spare no Americans, but to bum and loot the town and make a "human torch of every man, -woman and child." Arrest Made Yesterday. 3anrhez and fifteen other Mexi cans were arrested yesterday, but fourteen were later released. Some of them were sent over border and told not to return. Sanchez claim ed that he was a rancher, but a gray military uniform was found under h*s overalls. GOOD DRUGS GOOD SODA WATER GOOD SERVICE The Handy Drug Store: Handy to you wherever you live, Handy to those who live near, Handy to those who live at a distance. Our telephone service and quick delivery make us just as convenient as though we were right around the corner. Buy from us and know tviiaf drag satisfaction is A | l r ,*•» j >1 • *• Mash-Milton Drug Co. 105 r , TWO. PHONES 106 Agents: Norris Candy. celved by the United States, but it Ib known that the Administration realizes the necessity of avoiding breech with Carranza, if the Mexi can situation is not to grow Into the status of armed intervention. An official translation of the Car ranza dispatch asks permission to send Mexican troops across the in ternational line after bandits, and also acknowledge due reciprocity regarding United States forces cross ing into Mexican territory. General Carranza’s note will be answered, after it has been laid be fore President Wilson. The answer will probably say that his suggestion will be serloua- ly considered if, at any time, it should become necessary for the Carranza forces to pursue the ban dits into the United States. S1I.L1MAN GIVEN MESSAGE F'HOM HEN. CARRANZA. (By Associated Press.) Washington. March 11.—General Venestuano Carranza, through uni ted States Consul John R. Sllliman, has asked the United States Govern ment for permission to send Mexi can troops across the border into the United States, in pursuit of the Villa bandits. Consul Slllimun transmitted the communication, which was dated liuadalajara. March 10th. It was handed him by Jesus Aeuna, the Carranza F’orcign Minister. It re plies to the note of March 9th, re garding the Columbus massacre. General Carranza lays tile cross ing of the bandits Into the United States to the tenacious pursuit of the Constitutionalist forces, includ ing twenty-five hundred men. under Lie leadership of General Luis Gut ierrez, who are steadily pursuing General Villa and hi. band. Precedents Are Cited. He then likens the Villa raids to those of Geronlmo, the famouB In dian chief who, olbout 1880, made a number of raids into Mexico, slay ing and looting. He also recalls tho forays of Chief Victoria, with eight hundred Indians in 1884 and again In 1886. It then is recalled that, through a friendly agreement be tween the two government*, the troops of either nation were made free to cross the international boun dary line at any time in pursuit of the mnurauders. Led by a sincere desire to extermi nate in the least possible time the hordes led by General Villa, Gen eral Carranza request, of this gov ernment permission Tor Mexican forces to cross the boundary line. In caliy refererd to the expedition as "defensive." In line with the Ad ministration’s policy of regarding its action as one to repel invasion. No American troops, however, had crossed the Mexican border this morning, as far as the War Depart ment was advised. Dispatches from General Funston Informed the War Department of the exact disposition of his forces at strategic points. Secretary Baker said t-iat what ever re-lnforcements General Fun ston required would be added ai once by the War Depaitment. Secretary Baker stated his office had been deluged with te'egrams from individuals and organizations offering to volunteer. There Is no need of volnnteeis at present, lie taid The Department U nol officially advised whether n- n>* General Fur.ston plans to lead the expedl- tl-in personally. 6. DAVIS DIED TODAY FAMOUS DEMOCRAT FROM WEST VIRGINIA, PASSED AWAY AT ItlPE OLD AGE. (By Associated Prese.) Washington, March 11.—F’ormer United States Sepator Heary Gas- •away Davis, died here this morning after a brief attack of la grippe. He was ninety-years of age, and for mahy years past ias been a promi nent figures in the political life of his native state of West Virginia and in Washington. Senator Davis was the guest of his daughter, Mrs Stephen B. kins, at the time of his death. The burial will take place at Elkins. West Virginia. CONGRESS IN FULL ACCORD WITH PI-AN OF RUNNING DOWN VIIiLISTAS. (B.v Associated Press, i Washington, March 11.—The Sen ate Foreign Relations committee to day unanimously endorsed the Pres ident’s action in sending American troops into Mexico to enpture the Villa bandits. t was decided informally, after an explanation of the Administra tion’s course by Chairman Stone, that there was nothing for Congress to do at this timp regarding the sit uation. The committee agreed that there were precedents for the Adminis tration's course, and the dispatch of troops is an act short of war and. therefore, not in the jurisdiction of Congress. The committee, it was stated, w-as careful not to commit Itself bpyond the point to which the Administra tion had actually gone. What might happen, should Pro visional President Carranza resent the presence of American troops, was explain might serve to alter the situation and necessitate con gressional artion. NORWEGIAN BARK TORPEDOED OFT FRENCH COAST, WITH 7 AMERICANS ABOARD — ONE OF THEM BADLY HU RT. (By Associated Press.) Paris, March 11.—Seven members of the crew of the Norwegian bark Silius, which was torpedoed and sunk yesterday, were Americans. The 3!ltus left New York Febru ary fourth, for Havre. The Petit Parisien says that one American, John Hartmann, was In jured seriously in the legs. PRESIDENT ON THE HITFEBNEfl I. HI. C. A. GETS ABLE SUPPORT IN ITS CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MEMBERS, WHICH WILL BE- GIN WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. Wednesday and Thursday of next week will be T. M. C. A. Days in Thomnsvllle. One hundred and fifty members wilt be put on the Association bonks on these days. There Is to be another Red and Blue contest among the Y. M. C. A. enthusiasts. The Reds will be gen- GEOMINS CLAIM FINER GAINS BEFORE VEROON IMPORTANT FRENCH POSITION AT VlLLF%AUX-BOIH IH TAKEN AFTER DESPERATE FIGHTING — PARIS RECORDS VIOLENT F’lGHTING AT VAl’X F’ORTS. (By Associated press.) __ Berlin. March 11.—The War of- craled by Mr. A. P. Harley, and" he flce today announces the capture of will be assisted by seven teams of I French positions fourteen hundred »rv&& dr; r ™rr - head his teams: Team A—<3. W. * ,nlle deep ’ 3 ° uth of «>e Ville-Uux- :Bols, near Rheims. VIOLENT FIGHTING FOR POSSESSION OF THE SMALL VILLAGE NEAR VERDUN (By Associated Press.) Paris. Marcn n.—mere is still violent fighting g*>ing on today for the posession of the village and fort of Vaux, says the French official statement, lsued here this afternoon. The Germans have made some progress along the slopes leading to this position, but they have not yet reached the barbed wire entangle ments In front of the fort. The GermanB, It is said, also hold some of the houses In the eastern part of Vaux village. FRENCH MORE CONFIDENT THAN EVER OF STAYING H ERMA N o.VSLAUGHT8. PERSHING WILL COMMAND ONE U. S. COLUMN. (By Assoclatca Press.) Washington. March 11.—No de finite announcement has yet been made nt the War Department, but it is generally understood that Brig adier-General John J. Pershing will command the principal column of the American troops seat In pursuit of General Villa. General Funston will retain com mand of the General Operations which are pxpected to Involve t'.ie use of three or more columns. MEXICAN EXPEDITIONARY •ARMY IS NOT YET READY. (By Ascociated Press.) San Antonio. March 11- -Gen- Frederlck F. Funston announced to day that he would direct the bor der troops, but that a Brigadier General would lead the pursuit of (By Associated Press, i Newport Nows. Va., March 11.— Tho presidential yacht Mayflower, with President and Mrs. Wilson aboard, arrived here this afternoon, l.oillv after two o’clock. The yacht was anchored close to the captured British liner Appam. T is due to leave late tomor row afternoon for Washington. YARYAN PLANT Blit NED. Ilestructive F’ire Sweeps Over nig Naval Stores Business. Brunswick. Ga.. March 11.—The entire plant of the Yaryan Rosin and Turpentine Company was de stroyed by fire Tate yesterday after noon. Th e loss is estimated at be tween $500.000 and $1,000.900. the Villa bandits. Full announce ment of the name will be made la ter In Washington. The full nero squadron here will accompany the troops. The expedition will not be com pleted for two or three days yet, as other forces must be brought here. BRAZIL AND CHILE INQUIRE INTO PLANS OF UNCLE SAM (By Associated Press.) Washington. March 11.—The Chil ean and Brazilian Ambassadors to day formally inquired at the State Department regarding United States action in Mexico. The Ambassadors were informed fully, -but had no comment to make Fleming; Team B—George R. Neel: Team C—A. M. Boykin; Team D— M. Smith, Jr.; Team E— (To be selected:) Team F—Young Vann; Team G—Joe Rosollo. The Blues will be lead by Mr. . A. Watt. His captains are as follows: Team No. 1.—James B. Burch: Team No. 2.—B. L. Brew- ton; Team No. 3.—Louis S. Moore; Team No. 4—J. F. Brogden; Team b. 5.— W. T. McLean; Team No. —Chas. Ferguson; Team No. 7.— Robert Flowers. With tour additional men attached to each of the teams, there will be total of seventy men and boys enlisted In the contest Fifty-five of the workers have already agreed to give a sufficient amount of time on Wednesday and Thursday to put tho proposition over. The names of the additional workers who have been asked to assist in this work are: Messrs. W. L. Harris, J. B. Free man, C. C. 3ocroft, John O. Her ring, Fred Smith, R. H. Duncan, J. E. Robison, D. H. Williams, James Duncan, R. V. Ballard. K. E. Mack. (By Associated Press.) L. Thompson. C. W. Ansley. Mil- Paris. March 11.—The Verdun ton Fleetwood, W. E. Beverly, J. E. battle is fast dwindling in intetl- ralgmlles, Billy Bowen, Oscar Kln-jmty. The Germans have in no way cald, E. C. Gibson, Pnul Searcy. | impaired the main defenses of the Henry Snnrks, Webster Edwards, great fortress, notwithstanding the Arthur Clnrk, Francis Turner, Ben - recent violent onslaughts Cocroft, c. N. Hill, W. E. Craig- whether they will make another miles, A. E. Clay, and the follow- j effort, after a brief lull, or whether ing Juniors: Malcom McIntosh, the battle will end, as did the other Newell Hamilton, Joe Palmer, Al- great western front offensives, by a bert Brandon. John Searcy, HeeCX return to trench warfare, cannot he Varnedoc, Jr., Bill Cochran, Jack j discerned at present. Leading mill- Oox, Lamar Parker, John Lewis, i | al -y opinion in France believe the Roscoe Milton and Wm. Titus latter wB l be tho case. There are yet to be enlisted flf-! The Germans, on the west bank teen workers, but the leaders have of the Meuse, facing an effective every promise that they will be, curtain of fire from the French forthcoming to assist in the splen-1 guns, made no further attempts on did effort to build up one of Thom- Bethlncourt. but contented them- asvllle's good Institutions, the Young selves -with winning back portions Men’s Christian Association. I of tho Corbeaux wood, at extremely A feature of the contest will be tieavy cost, the opening supper to be served on I the determined nature of the at- Tuesdny night at 7 o'clock at thp lack Indicates the Germans evident- Assoclntlon rooms. i ly Intend to try to drive through The workers are enthused over the ‘he dialers Wood to Cumiers vil- prospectR of adding one hundred and n, T’ ,nd K< ‘,\ }P ’' , ' n . D, ‘ ad fifty members In two days, and feel und Goose Hills This they nearly sure of success. succeeded In doing Wednesday. for war VICTIMS Party Gathered at Chapin Home ami Prepared Bandages For the FYench Wounded A number of ladle® were Invited to Klsoma, the hospitable home of Mrs. Charles M. Chanin, yesterday afternoon, to assist in making sur gical bandages for the wounded soldiers of the French army. A large number were present, both from town and from among the winter residents. Refreshments If once solidly established there, they would be able to attack Goose Hill from two sides, and if Bethln- court were carried meantime, they would be able to repeat this process against Dead Man. The fighting on the East of the Meuse river is hardly as active as that on the wets bank The Ger man ranks are heavily depleted bv yesterday’s heavy losses between Douamont village and Hauderaont, and on the Vaux Village. were served during the afternoon and the occasion proved one of much social enjoyment. Shirtwaists t New arrivals in our Shirt waist stock give this line such a degree of com pleteness that no matter how particular you may be as to style, price or ma terial you may be fairly sure of being satisfied. Exclusive and pleasing styles in Striped Taiieia, Wash SUks, Qabutai, Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe. Organdie and fine Lawns. The Prices Range from $1.25 to $6.50 Sizes from 34 to 44. None sent on approval. Louis Steyerman’s 'Hie Shop of Quality On the Corner