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The Weather Fair Tonight and Tuesday; Warmer Tonight. 'fine! Copy For Chufc Of Aivertolig must be handed in at office by 9 A. M. to insure insertion. Change of copy received after that time will be inserted on following date. VOL. XXVIII. Mo. 230. THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 18, 1018. *3.00 PER ANNUM. IE III BIG nun mule IS DOTED TOM) GERMAN’S ATTACK WITH ARTIL LERY, HUT THE INFANTRY AS SAULTS ARE SAID TO HAVE CEASED ENTIRELY — BRITISH LOST IN MESOPOTAMIA. A pronounced pause has come in the German offensive against Ver dun, as far as infantry is concern ed. according to Paris official bul letins. Sunday passed without infantry advances, and the Crown Prince's troops did not leave the trenches at any point during the night for an attack. There is no cessation of the ar tillery activity, and the bombard ment continues along much of the fiont. It is particularly severe In tie Woevre district, where French . guns have been searching out hos tile positions. Indicating the proba bility at some move ,by the Germans to the east or southeast of the fortress, on the French right flank, is anticipated. A small engagement has occurred in the LePetre forest, on the left bank of the Moselle river, west of the village of Pont-a-Mousson, and a few miles ot the east of the St "Ml- hlel salient, wiere the French re port penetrating two hundred yards of trenches, and then withdrawing, after destroying the German camps. A squad ot French aviators bom barded the railroad station at Con- flans, where fires were later seen. Dutch sources report that the Dutch border, nrhicb was closed for several weeks, co-lncldcnt with the Verdun offensive, Has been re-open ed at one point. This is comment ed on In Holland as probably Indi cating that the Germans consider tie Verdun offensive near at end. In Arabia, according to Contsanti- nople advices, a British force, while trying to advance Inland from Aden Gulf, was driven back by the Turks to the protection of their warships in Die Gulf of Aden. OSCAR DAVIS BADLY HURT POPULAR FIREMAN RECEIVED SEVERE BRUISES ABOUT THE HEAD AND HIS CONDITION IS SAID TO BE SERIOUS. Mr. Oscar Davis, one of the fire men, was seriously injured in accident which occured during trial run of the department for the benefit of the moving picture peo ple. The bOBe wagon to which were hitched the horses, in making the turn into Jefferson from Craw ford, at tie corner by Mr. Homer Williams residence, went too close to the curb, throwing Mr. Davis out and pinioning him between the wagon and a small pecan tree at the corner. It seems that Flremun Prcvatt and Mr. Davis got mixed in their understanding of which way the wagon was to go and the turn was made too late. The wagon narrow ly escaped the corner, went across the curb and stopped at the tree. Mr.' Prevatt jumped, but Mr. Davis being on the side near the tree couldn't get out. His head was badly bruised, the scalp being cut for a distance of seven inches across the rear of the head. His arm was sprained and other injuries sus tained. Mr. Davis was taken at once to Dr. Jarrell’s office and medical aid given him. The doctors iook several stitches in his hread and he -was taken home for full examination. It is hoped that his injuries will be but of short duration, and that no perma nent injury will result. Invasion After Villa To Be Done With Carranza’s Consent AGREEMENT ACCEPTED FOR RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGE IN THAT MATTER THIS AFTERNOON—TROOPS CENCENTRATED AT THE BORDER, BUT NO MOVEMENT IS YET MADE, ACCORD ING TO AVAR DEPARTMENT STATEMENT — ARTILLERY, CAV ALRY, INFANTRY AND AIRSHIPS READY FOR THE LONG AND TEDIOUS ATTEMPT UNDER GENERAL PERSHING. today. Tie advance guard of several troops, collectel there two days ago, with the prospect that it might be the first force into Mexico, gather ed near San Bernardino , (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13.—The Uni ted States this afternoon accepted General Carranza's proposal for re ciprocal arrangements, by which his troops or American troops may pur- sne the bandits on either side of the International border. The note was sent to General Car ranza at Qaeretaro. PARTS OF DUTCH-BELGIAN BORDER IS AGAIN OPEN. (By Aens-'Sted Press.) London, March 13.—The Dutch- Bclglan frontier has been closed for several weeks, on account ot the German offensive at Verdun, accord ing to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Central News Agency here. Part of the border -line, south of tho city of Maastricht has been re opened, and this fact la being wide ly commented on in Holland, as probably indicating that the Ger mans consider their offensive at Verdun at an end. Eighty-one more nospltal trains, with wounded Germans from Ver dun, passed through Luzemburg during Sunday and last night, the dispatch said. BRITISH LOST 3,000 MEN IN BATTLE AV1TH TURKS- (By Associated Tress.) Berlin. March 13.—(By Wireless to Sayvllle, L. I.)—The British losses in Mesopotamia, in a recent battle near Felahle, are estimated by the Turkish War office as at least five thousand, says a statement Issued here today by the Overseas Nflws Agency. CONGRESS IS El PRESIDENT URGES HASTE UPON PART OF LAW-MAKERS, SAY- ING ADMINISTRATION BILLS SHOULD BE PASSED AT ONCE. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13.—Presi dent Wilson today urged Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Kltcain to speed the Army and Navy hills, tariff, Philippine and shipping bills and other Administration legisla tion. NO UNEASINESS FELT IN WASHINGTON OVER THE ATTITUDE OF CARRANZA (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13—The Uni ted States will reply to General Carrana's request for a reciprocal agreement for the crossing of troops at the Mexican border, late -today, after Secretary of State Lansing and President Wilson confer. It Is indicated the proposal would be ac cepted. Its acceptance will probably be on the ground that Carranza troops may cross the International border In pursuit of the bandits, at any time the American forces are not present In sufficient numbers. It Is again pointed out that the inaDility of General Carranza handle the situation in northern Mexico is tho osie ground for the en try of American soldiers. Thus, American officials expect the situa tion to be relieved of its chief men acing feature. They also expressed the view that a great deal of un necessary pessimism exists as to General Carranza's ultimate atti tude. There is, however, some concern regarding the attitude of the Mexi can people, but it is realized that only developments of the next few days can clear up that phase. There is no indication at tne War Department today that the border situation la in any way altered. The publication of General Car ranza’s manifesto, saying that an armed invasion of Mexico, in order to pursue Generaf Villa would not be tolerated, except In a reciprocal basis, apparently had not affected any previous instructions to General Funston. NO TROOPS HAVE YET CROSSED INTO MEXICO. (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 13.—The War Department was still without advic es early today as to whether Ameri can troops had crossed Into Mexi co. Secretary of War Halier said he had not heard of any crossing, and again reiterated his promise make that news public as soon as it reached him. He added that the morning dispatches contained noth ing of Importance that could be given out. RELIEVED EXPEDITION WILL START FROM COLUMBUS. (By Associated Press, t Columbus, New Mexico, March 13. —The actual concentration of troops for the proposed expedition into Old Mexico, for the purpose of cap turing General Francisco Villa was began here today. The heavy move ment, according to officials, would indicate that this place Is to be the base of operations. The force of General Pablo Ber- tani, commanding the Carranza gar rison at Palomas, was increased to two thousand, by the arrival ol eight hundred men today. By tonigth or tomorrow. It Is ex pected the American garrison ol eleven hundred here will be aug mented by the arrival of two regi ments of infantry, signal corps, hos pital detachment, mountain artil lery from El Paso, and a battery of the Sixth Field Artillery, from No gales, Arizona. Two squadrons of the Twelfth cavalry, from Fort Robinson, Ne braska, are expected to arrive la- All save the cavalry from Fort Robinson is apparently available for the expedition. Reports received here this morn ing. also say that a Squadron of PERSHING AND GAV1BA HOLD jf* CONFERENCE AT FT. BLISS “e Sixth Fie d Artllle -J,Js 0.5. ARE MONTEREY SCENE OF A DI-SAS. TROIS FIRE JUST AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE UNITED STATES TROOPS. (By Associated Press.) Monterey, Cal., March 13.—The headquarters building ot the Mon terey presidio, was totally de stroyed by Are at an early hour to day. The First Cavalry, which Is usually stationed here, had left for the Mexican border about six hours before the Are broke out. The firemen found t’te water sup ply had been cut off. and were una ble to prevent the destruction ot the valuable governmnet building. The loss is unknown at thlB hour, but it mill be very large. It said. Major Janies C. Harboard, who is in charge of the post, refuses make any sort of statement, until he finishes -with an investigation begun this afternoon. IEI MEET DOS WEEK ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS SUGGESTED As ONE WAY FOIt ASSURING THEM FULL RE- TURNS F'ROM THEIR LABORS. Water melon growers of Thom as County have been invited by the Commercial Association for Thomas County to meet at the As sociation rooms, old Mitchell House IJbby, next Wednesday afternoon, March ISth, at two oclock to dis cuss the organiatlon of a growers earnings of the" American Telephone Association. ; an( j Telegraph Company last year This matter has been up for some increased 11X900,000 over those of time in the past and considerable ip)4, says the report of President preliminary work has been done Theodore N, Vail, but no active organization has been The. total gross rocfpts were ffected to date. $239,900,000. The net earnlnga The purpose of the cal! is to have mere $41,117,487, of which $29.- the growers discuss their individual 100,591 were apportioned as divl- troubies and if at'all possioie, find dends. a remedy for the same. The As-; The bc ii s y s tein now has 5,151,221 sociation proposes to assist the telephones, which is a gain of a growers in every way possible and ha | f m |]u 0 n in a year. It Is estl- hopes that the grow-ers will 'co-op-; mated that $57,000,000 were spent erate in thlB movement. j i D new construction. 1,029,051 Water melon growing in Thomas miles of wire were added to the county Is known to he a profitable | enormous -system, making a total industry if properly handled and of 18.505,545 miles In all. OF TELEPRUNE CO. BIG CORPORATION SHOWS IN- CRF1ASED FACILITIES AND EARNINGS DURING THE LAST YEAR. fBv A,"Ociateo press.) Ne.w York, March 13.—The PORTUGAL IS (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Tezas, March 13.—Gen eral Gabrlal Gavlra, commanding the route - from Douglas, presumably for Columbus. It is reported t.iat all available Carrana forcea at Juarez, came here! forces of the Seventh Cavalry, made this morning to confer with Gen. i up of four hundred men, are now Pershing, who is in command at jin l ht> Add in the Alamo-Hueco uls- Fort Bliss. Gat Ira said the meet-strict, between Nogales and Benson. Ing .would be held at the 1 Mexican | in South Arizona, consulate here. BECAUSE OF ENGLAND’S RE- QUEST ANB AT THE INSTANCE OF A TREATY OF THIRTEEN 8F1VF1NTY-THREK. ( By Aseoelated Press.) Washington, March 13.—Portugal entered the European war, the Por tuguese legation announced today, because Great Britain bad asked her to do so, In fulfillment of her treaty obligations dating back to 1373. Special! Beginning Wednesday March 15 we will give with each 25c cash purchase of any toilet article A Cake of Colgates Natural Odor Toilet Soap This is a high grade soap and to be sure of get ting a cake come early as we have a limited number to give away, only one cake to be given to each party. TROOPS WILL GO F'ORAVARI), GENERAL FUNSTON SAYS. (By Associated Pres* ) San Antonio, Texas, Marcj 13.— No movement of the expeditionary force Is probable today. General Funston announced this morning. He said, however, that preparations were going on, despite General Carranza’s notification to Washing ton that he would not consent to American troops entering Mexico, unless Carranza troops were allow ed to enter the United States. It was officially announced today that General John J. Pcshlng will I command the expeditionary forces. | General Funston said he had re- 5 jcelved no notification from Wash ington to hold back his forces while negotiations .were being completed with General Carranza. General Funston said the an- nouncemnt as to when t’.ie expedi tion would actually start would probably be made by General Per shing, as the decision had been left to him. A shortage of rolling stock had caused the delay, he said. CROSSING OF LINE MAY TAKE PLACE LATE TODAY (By Associated Press.) El Paso. Texas, March 13.—De spite official denials, reports per sisted here today that American cavalry on the Arizona state line had gathered for an Immediate crossing of the Mexican border, and they might go across at any moment SILIOS SUNK BY according to report of one WHO SURVIVED — HEARD A WHIRRING NOISE, THEN THE EXIT/OSION CAME . . (By Associated Press.) Paris, March 13.—Tito F'lrst offi cer of the Norwegian bark Sllius is quoted by the Paris Herald as ex pressing the opinion that his vessel may have been struck by a bomb front an aeroplane. Instead ot a torpedo. The first officer says he was on watch at the time, and heard a noise like an aeroplane, but could see none A terrific explosion oc curred amidship, on the port aide, and Instantly a huge wave swept over the vessel. The crew got into the life-boats with difficulty, and cleared the bark as the mast fell. Six men ter. and ter rescued nil of them. The President's report also dec dared that tho engineering depart ment Is now doing "important and confidential'' work ,wltn representa tives of the Army and Navy to work out a system of communication "unequalled by any nation,’’ in con nection with national defense plans. BIG STEM IS SUNK TODAY the present call for a meeting mainly to determine means and methods of growing, handling and selling. It is quite important that, every grower be present at this meeting. Recently the Association asked thru the presB ot the county for names of water melon growers. One man admitted that he was In tuat class still the Commercial Association be lieves there arc more growers and lias sent out 409 post cards uuttry- ing farmers of the meeting. Offi cials ask that If you do not happen to get a card that you attend the meeting any way. It happens that the Association cannot get an ac curate record of all farmers In Thomas County at this time, there fore, you might In this way be MATATUA IN HARBOR OF ST- missed, henre the above invitation. | JOHNS, N. B. t HAS EXPLOSIONS WHICH CAUSE ITS SINKING. (By Associated Press.) St. Johns. New Brunswick, March 13.—ia series of explosions aboard , _ the British steamer Matatua, resuit- To Have Unusual Feature* to *musc ed ln a brllllt renewal of the fire as ell as Attract Trad^—Shrin- heavily damaged her cargo ers Out in FnU Force Next ]ast n | gbt y | 3 supposed the call- Monduy Evening. cum carb |de, which made up a part : of the cargo, caused the explosion. One of tile features of the Mason- j captain Olllman, of the Matatua 1c Fair, which commences next week | a thought to have perished while * directing the work of the firemen. Government reports Indicate the Matatua will be a total loss. The Matatua sunk at her dock soon after the explosions. MASONIC FAIR COUNTRY SlOREi It Is not expected the expedition will start from here for several days yet, owing to the poor railroad fa cilities for the concentration of troops. Meanwhile, General Villa, with a small body of men Is reported flee ing from the border, going Into the 1-iountalDB ’on the border ’ire be tween the Mexican states of Chl- itunhua end Sonora, toward Guer rero. 3ome United States officers, who are conversant with the territory through which Villa la operating, think the pursuit of the notorious bandits will be a matter of several months. . Supplies Begin Arriving. A battery ot the Sixth field artil lery, consisting of one hundred!key, according to Reuter's an dthlrty-two men, four 3-lnch j correspondent. field guns and twelve caissons ar- This information was contained in rived this afternoon from Noga-la letter which came from Turkey, les. ’A large store of field supplies I the correspondent added, were also received. 1" ' The second section ot the Fourth but now cut off from communica- artiilery, from Fort Bliss, with j tion with Chihuahua City and Juar- four hundred men under Colonel ez. General Gavira, at Juarez, re- L. G. Berry, with six mountain guns, j reived this news today, and thirty-two men. four 3-inch | General Villa was reported last, will be the country store. This stofe will be the real thing and will con tain every imaginable thing that a customer of a country store would , ... want. The clerks will be “en cos- rescued from t ie wa- i 4 Ume ,'' and will be some who are French^^torpedo boat ln-j bn i gbo d in tho art of acting tho Rube nnd making things lively, | The store will be open at uu times and during dull moments, the pro- iprletor has a few special amuse ments to offer the crowd, which TURKS URGED TO ASK PEACE MILITARY camp at fort <x;lethorpe delayed. (By Associated Press.) New York, MaTch 13.—General Leonard Wood today announced the make his store more popular than postponement from April third to it might otherwise be. The crowd May third of the military training is going to like the country store. I camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and it will be open Monday night. The sending of United States when all Lie Shrlners will act as troops to the border, and the un hosts for tlie crowd and take charge certaining of the War Department of the fair arrangements. (By Associated Press.) London, March 13.—The popula-; lions of Brassa-KenisAm, and other j Asia Minor citlee, have recently ad dressed memorials to Prince Vahid Eddine, the Turkish heir apparent, j begging him to urge upon the Sul- j tan the absolute necessity for chang-j ^ ^ ing the present government, in or-, b 0rnCf a former warden of Sing Sin, OSBORNE ON TRIAL (By Associated press.I White Plains. Ne.w York, March The trial of Thomas Mott Os- der to prepare a way for the con clusion of a separate peace by Tur- Athens also arrived daring the day. AID RUSHED TO MORMONS NOW AT CASAS GRANGES (By Associated Press.) El Paso, Texas, March 13.— Sev ern! troops of Mexican cavalry near Corralltos. nearby. a small village EMBARGO PLACED ON ARMS FOR MEXICAN 1 >OINTS (By Associated Press.I San Francisco, March 13.—Collec- 'aave been dispatched from Laguna tor Davis placed an embargo on the *o Cnsas Grandes, to aid the five export of munitions of war to Mex- hundred members of the American lco. The order to do so came from Mormon colony concentrated there,. Washington this afternoon. prison, was started iiere today. Is charged with perjury. plans, is the reason given for the change In dates. CALL FOB BANK STATEMENTS. (By Associated Press.i Washington. March 13.—Comp troller of the Currency, John Skel ton Williams today Issued a call for the condition of tile national banks of the country, at the close of busi- f * e lness March 7th. COME VISIT OUR New Ready-to-wear Department for Ladies often, as most every day, finds us with something new and different. Among the latest arrivals are the Belted Suits trimmed with an abundance of white buttons and braid. Let us show you some of these new styles. aA....... .. ...