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Only $1.00 For 1 Years Subscription To the Semi -Weekly. Why Wait? Send in Your.Subset SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION NOW. \ jt j* * * * # jt jt * jt * ji VOL. 1. No. 8. TUOMASVILLF. GEORGIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1013. KILLED BY DEB STUART FROM THE PHILIPPINES, SAYS A PENNSYLVANIA CONGRESS MIN — ISLANDS WERE NOT A BAD BARGAIN, HE THINKS. Washington, Feb. 13.—"The with- Iraival of the United StateB from the Philippines would bo an act of cowardice, and would result In con ditions worse than now exist In Mexico," declared Representative Olmstead. of Pennsylvania, In i rpeech today ayalnst the Jones Phil ippiae Independence bill, which he described as "remarkable and !an- gerous.” He said the United States didn’t get a bad bargain when she bought the Islands, because they •-My support a population of one hundred million. House Sends Appropriation Bill Back to Committee. Washington. Feb. 13.—The house today disagreed to the Conference report on the Legislative, Executive a Judiciary Appropriation bill, and sent it back for further confer ence. The diplomatic and consular ap propriation bill was then taken up for consideration. Two Battleship Program Under Fire. Washington, Feb. 13.—At a stormy executive session of the House Naval Affairs Committee, the economy advocates failed to Vorce a reduction in the two-battleshlps prp- gram, which was adopted by the House and returned for a further conference, with little likelihood of agreement. Tho economy advocates plan to fight tho bill on the floor of tjie House. MRS. D1SMUKE DIED SUDDENLY A telejram was received in this city last night stating that Mrs. F. D. Dismuke had died suddenly in the city of Richmond where she was the guest of her daughter. Her eon, Mr. F. D. Dismuke, Jr., of this city, was spending a short time on tho Lake, and an auto was Immediately despatched for him. He left with Mrs. Dismuke this morning for Grlflln, where the 'body will be taken. Mrs. Wilson Math ews left last night for Griffin, as soon as-the telSfranrwas reeivod. - Friends of Capt. Dismuke will be sorry to hear of his sudden bereave ment. His mother was well-known here, having been his guest on sev eral occasions. WILL PI TRAGEDY OCCURRED AT HO. BART HOME, IN BRAINTREE, MASS., AT AN EARLY HOUR TODAY — HUSBAND FOUND BODIES. Braintree, Mass., Feb. 13.—Mrs. George Hobart, who was prominent socially throughout this State, and her brother-in-law, Myron Hobart, were shot to death at tho Hobart home at an early hour today. Their bodies were found by the woman's husband, when he return ed home a short time after the tragedy. The police believe that Hobart, who was sixty years old and a bach elor, killed the woman and then com mitted suicide. FIRST SIDEWALK HAVING TO BE DONE IN MANY MONTHS, HAS BEEN STARTED — NEW RUGS THROUGHOUT THIS HOSTLERY. MR. T. J. MCCARTNEY' I'uxsed Away at Three O’clock, Residence of His Daughter Camilla—Funeral Tomorrow ternoon. Mr. T. ... it,c^urtney died this af ternoon at tnree o clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.. W. Butler, In Camilla. He had been 111 In bed since Christmas and only short time ago his condition was such that death was not unexpected. Mr. McCartney was slxty-nlne years of age and for a number of years resident of this city, and maay citizens of both the county and town are numbered among his true friends. He was a member of both the Masons and tho Odd Fellows of this city. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at three oclock from the residence of Mrs. J. W. Butler, In Camilla. His son, Mr. J. D. Mc- Cartnev a-nd hl« daughter were both at his bedside when death came. The first paving to be done this year on sidewalks has been begun in front of the 3tuart Hotel. Yes terday the owner of the property was In the city anl he Immediately let the contact for a fourteen-foot sidewalk of .cement to run the entire distance of the hotel. The work was begun this morning. NEGROES SEEK HAVE TO CALL ROLL EVERY MORNING TO KEEP SOME OFF ANI> WORST PUNISHMENT TO SUSPEND THEM. A certain well-known character, who live® Just across the line, In Grady county, while talking with a few friends said that he wanted to get back Into Thomas County. When asked why, he replied that the con dition of the chain gang over in that county was tho main reason at this time. An explanation followed. Said he: 'They have to call the Mr. Norman also ordered new art'roll every morning so that none can squares and carpets for every room In the hotel and he will make the lobby and general reception room attractive, with new furniture and flittings. The new art squares have been placed in some of the rooms, and as soon as the others arrive will be distributed throughout the entire house. There are many cus tomers of this hotel who will glad to hear of these improvements. REPORT OF CANNING CLUB Great Interest Was Manifested the Work in This County Last Year. JIBE FILLER III FLORIN CLASS ROOM DEDICATED Yuung Men's Wesley Class Now Hns New Quarters, and Extend Invi tation to Young Men of City to Join Them. The Young Men's Wesley Class of the Methodist Church completed their class rooms last week, ani dedicated It last Sunday. The ser vice was led by Rev. J. B.'Johnston, the Pastor, and Dr.' W. C. Morgan, teacher of the class. This class Is composed of young men, whoso de sire is to help others. The class motto, "My Brother and I,” Indicates the spirit of this organisation. With a comfortable and roomy place to meet, an invitation is ex tended to the young men of the city to come every Sunday at 9:45 for a frlenlly meeting and open discus sion of Interesting topics. A cordial welcome and a Clark’s Product Will Be Handled by a State Agent at Madison—Many Cars Being Equipped With ' the Mr. J. T. Clark has Just returned fr8m a trip to Madison, Florida, which trip was made In his Hupmo- bile yesterday, a distance of over a hundred miles. Mr. Clark sold the agency for Florida for the Clark Resilient Tire Filler to a gentleman In Madison, who has been using them for over a month. He believes they are the best substitute that could be devised to take the place of air. The company he^p Is making as many fillers as they can, and arc having no trouble In the world dis- poslng of all they can make. Mr. Clark yesterday placed orders over a dozen cars In Florida, which will be handled through the state agent. It Is probable that the head- Mrs. J. E. Johnson of Ocala, Fla., la the guest of her sister Mrs. Rob ert Sale. handshake awaits you. Young Men’s Wesley Class. Mrs. Hal Morrison, of Atlanta, is hearty visiting Miss Mildred Pike. Quality in Buying Stationery Quality and correctness are the principal features which interest purchasers of stationery. * This is assured you every time that you make your purchase here We have the very latest of ex quisite colors, in linens, basket weaves, and the best of all the newest in white. The prices are from 10c to $1.50 per box. Come in and let us show you our exclusive line of stationery. Peacock-Mash Drug Co. i rr Phones 105-106 Athens, Ga., Jan. 1G, 1313. Hon. J. S. Searcy, Supt., Thomasvllle, Ga. Dear Sir: I enclose report ol Canning Club Work for your coun ty for 1912, Including statement ot expenditures trom tund appropriate! by the’ County Board of Education and eummary of reports from Coun ty Canning Club Agents and from Club members who sent In reports. Since the pioneer work done dur ing the first season will pave tho way for better results during the second season, we hope to re-organ lzo the counties on our list. Wo therefore submit to you plans 1913 approximately like those lost year, namely, that your county shall appropriate $75.00 to help promote the work and that a teach er be appointed to superintend the work for at least six weeks during the Canning Mason. We will agree to pay half of the salary, for thla canning club agent for a term of six weeks at $75.00 per month, and to pay her expenses to the yearly meetings of these teachers. It Is of the greatest importance that enrollment of Canning Club be made at oaee In order that mem bers may be nssured that Instruction will reach them promptly. Please urge upon your teachers the Im portance ot prompt enrollment. Kindly send mo a list of your teachers so that we may mall bulle tins and Instructions to them. Also notify mo of the time of your Teach ers’ Institute anl If possible I will attend It. Very truly yours, MARY E. CRE3WELL, Asst. 3tate Agent Boys’ and Girls’ Club <vnd School Extension Work. Summary of Canning Cluli Work for 10IS in Thomas County. Teacher In Charge: Miss Lilia Forrest. Length of time employed, 1% months. Number of meetings held, 14. Total attendance reported at meet ings, 340. Flnanrlal Report. RECEIPTS. Appropriate! by the. County hoard of Education. . .. $50.00 Appropriated by the County Commissioners 23.00 come during the night and get in Frequently, each morning, they have to forcibly eject three or four, some times ten.” When asked what sort of punish ment was Inflicted when the con victs didn’t behave, he said, "They suspend them for a couple of days.” This Is the first instance where a negro has ever been known to search out and take to the chain gang. SWILL POX MADE COWARDS OF THEM ALL DR. LITTLE STATE BOARD MEETING TODAY GOVERNOR BROWN ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF DOCTOR TAYLOR AND GIVES APPOINT MENT TO DR. A. D. LITTLE. Man Run Into Atlanta Police Station nnd Everybody Went Out at tho Front Door, Atlanta, Feb. 12.—A black la borer named Walter Saunders stag gered dizzily Into police headquar ters last night, and nearly fell against the leak sergeant's window. It was obvious that he wasn’t drunk. Thinking he had been Bhot, two or three ofllccrB rushed to his assistance. With a superhuman effort tho ne gro drew himself up and with both arms outstretched warned the men to stand back. Don't tetch me, boss; I’m doin’ from smallpox,’’ he whimpered. Whereupon there was one grand stampede from that room In police headquarters. The desk sergeant beat It out a back Joor: some of the men must have son* through win dows, so rapidly did they disappear. Even the office cat scuttled for other shelter. Meanwhile, the darkey sank to the floor with a groan. Excitement spread, and the room where the ne gro lay was put In a state of selge, or, rather quarantine. - While the police officers wore dlscnjslng what to do, Bob Wood, a private on the force, declared that ho was Im mune from small-pox. The honor was all his. His brother officers stool off In a wide circle while h- went In, helped the negro up. nnd helped get him to the pest house. Nobody hns ever questioned the bravery of Atlanta policemen when It comes to facing death from a knife l pls’tol bullet, but they don’t deny that they were a scared lot when the Grim Spectre faced them In this new shape. A telegram received In this city to day stated- that Governor Joseph M. Brown had appointed Dr. 'A. D. Lit tle, of Thomasvllle, as a member of the State Board of Health. Dr. A. P. Taylor haB been a member of that Board for some time, but ow lag to the condition of his health and periodic absence from tho city, he Bent In his resignation. Gover nor Brown Immediately, as soon as It was received, gave the appoint meat to Dr. Little. This carries a distinction which few of the physicians of tho state as younj' as Dr. Little enjoy. Tho Board Is composed of men who are considered the best doctors In the Slate and whose ability equips them for work as a member of that board. It Is a compliment which the friends of Dr. Little will heartily appre elate. The personnel of the Board is as follow. : Dr. Sami. C. Benedict, of Athens, President: Dr. Chas. Hicks, of .Mount Vernon. 1st Vice-President; I)r. How ard J. Williams, of Macon, 2nd Vies President; Dr. H. F. Harris, of At lanta, Secretary and Director of Laboratories; Dr. W. W. Owens, Sa vannah: Dr. A. D. Little, Thomas- vllle: Dr. M. 3. Brown, Fort Valley: Dr. Jas. H. McDuffie, Columbus. Dr. W. F. Westmorelandw, Atlanta; Dr. R. M. Harbin. Rome: l>r. Giles Hathcock, Lula; Dr. W. H. Dough- try, Jr., Augusta. J S. MONTGOMERY APPOINTED Trustees of the district agricul tural schools, for terms ending Sep tember 22, 1918, were appointed yesterday by Governor Brown. The schools are among the most Impor tant In the state system, and are rapidly raising the public school standard. All of them have capacity attendance. Following are the trustees tor the Second District: Berrien, J. J. Knight; Tift, J. L. PIckarJ; Worth, Frank Park; Col quitt, J. B. Norman, Sr.; Thomas, J. 3. Montgomery; Grady, Dr. J. B. Warnoll: Decatur, J. W. Callahan; Mitchell, J. L. Hand; Miller, C. C. Bush; Baker, M. A. McFalney; Ear ly, Walter 0. Park; Dougherty, H. T, McIntosh; Calhoun, J. E. Godwin: Clay, W. n. Hattaway: Terrell, J. R Mercer: Randolph, R. L. Moye; Quitman. Dr. S. A. Crumbley, and Turner. R. L. Betts. state president, mrs. t. e. PATTI; Its ON WILL MAKE AD DRESS TONIGHT AT THE Y. M. C. A. (From Wednesday's Dally.) Mrs. T. E. Patterson, State Presi dent of the W. C. T. U. arrived in the city Mils morning from Quitman to take charge of the Institute, to be held here today and tomorrow at tho V. M. C. A. Mrs. Patteraon will make an a!- dress at eight o'clock tonight, which will prove extremely Interesting and all who are anxious to take some part in this work, should be presem at that tlms. Tomorrow about eleven o’clock, Mr. Bishop will talk on, "Advancing -Moral Education by Preventative Means." Mr, Bishop Is well quali fied to speak on this question and he has always Interested any audi- enco where he appears. Mr. Dun can, of tho Public Schools, made F1MEIIH HE-ELEGTEI AND SIXTY DOLLARS -PEB ' TACKED TO ALL SALARIES — ALDERMAN BENNETT MORE RESOLUTIONS. The City Fathers met to regular session last night. The first bust- j nese of any moment earn# up when' Alderman Bennetts resolution* ’ wsre resd. The Mayor never even , gave them half-hearted considers 1 tion but referred them to commit tees for report. Mr. Bennett started the btcycla racket ajaln when ne Introduced ax ordinance to keep them off every sidewalk <n the city, day and eight., He also offered another to regulate the police. If It Is carried, tho po licemen will wear uniforms and hel mets, can’t smoke while on duty, must not enter any place of buslneaa except on business and must keep going. Alderman Herring complained Of some cow lots in the city. He said they were a disgrace to any corn- talk tills afternoon, which was very | m »nity and unsanitary in every Instructive, on "Iclentlflc Temper-1 wn Y- ' rtl6 various places where anco In tho Public 3chools.” (such nuisances are found were dis- The full program of tho Institute jv-tesed and referred to the Sanitary HIGH BALLS AND BILLIARD BALLS LOST IN IGHLOGKNEE SWAMPS TOTAL $75.00 DISBURSEMENT.?. Salary $56.25 Ca'.:ring Outfit 11.60 To Miss Forrest for Supplies 7.15 Balance 00.00 While out hunting a flay or tv ago, the valet of one of Thomas- vilta’s winter visitors got lost the swamps of the Ochlocknee river and his experience before he was finally found was a most harrowing one. The man went out In the after noon and when the time came for turning his foot-stepe tfpmeward, he couldn’t find Just where home was and got very much mixed. AH night he wandered through the swamps, crossing the river several times. The next morning he was found in the neighborhood of Wal den’s bridge, tired, foot-sore and worn out from his experience In the wild woods of Thomas county. TOTAL $75.00 Club Members He|>ort. No. Girls reporting, 12. Value of garden products report- I. $354.58. No. cans vegetable reported, 2,689 (No. 2’i.) Average cost of crop and can ning. $15.10. Average No. cans per garden, 221. (No. 2’e.) Average profit per 1-lb acre. $14,72. • Largest number cans per acre, 500 (No. 2’s.) Highest profit per 1-10 $30.25. 1-K* Cause ‘.be Downfall of Visitors to Hotel—Threw Highballs in Stom ach ami Ivory Halls at Heads. Atlanta, Feb. 12.—With his stom ach full of highballs and his pock ets full of billiard balls, R. M. With erspoon, whom some call colonel, and who hails from Jacksonville, Fla., spread terror and consterna tion in a prominent downtown ho tel shortly after midnight last night. It was after most of the guests had retired that Witherspoon mado hi.; appearance on the scene. He cap tured the hotel, laying siege with the billiard balls and forcing the night <Ierk and bell boys to capitu late under the heavy bombardment Having captured one of the ele- ators, he hoisted the Jolly ro.tei and made it a pirate boat. Tapping the ebony head of the elevator boy ith the ivory sphere in his hand he made the terrified black shoot the elevator from cellar to roof un til he was dizzy from the sensation Meanwhile other bell boys had rushed to the street, pursued bv rol ling billiard balls, and presently the poll e arrived. The pirate elevator was captured and Witherspoon wa« taken to the police station^ He will be tried this morning. Hr says that the report of his vlolen’ stunts has been much exaggerated is as follows: Wednesday Morning, Feb. 12, Institute called to order by State President, Mre. T. E. Patterson. Song, "My Country 'Tls of Thee. Bible Reading, Mrs. GUreath. Prayer, Rev. J. B. Johnston. Talk, “What Constitutes a Suc cessful Union,” Mrs. T. E. Patter son. Needs of the Fie.’d—Our Litera ture: (a) Oqr Official Orgnn; (b) Our Leaflets and Books; (c) How to Circulate and our Responsibility Therefor. Question Box. , Noontide Prayer. Announcements. Luncheon. Wednesday, 2 I*. U. Song. "Faith Is the Victory.” Bible Reading, ‘ Mrs. Gilreath. Parliamentary Drill. Address: ‘'Scientific Temperance the Public Schools," J. A. Dun can, Supt. of Public Schools. Music. Talk, ’Anti-Cigarette," Mre. T. E, Patterson. Song, "The Light of Truth Is Breaking.” W. C. T. U, Doxology. Benediction. Evening Service. Address by Mrs. T. E. Patterson, State President, 8 P. M. Thursday, 0:30 A. M. Song, "Onward Temperance Sol diers.” Devotional. Mrs. Gilreath. Solo. Our Kaleidoscope for 1913, Mr* i T. E. Patterson. Thursday, II A. M. The Effect of Objoctionnl Litera ture, Posters and Moving Picture Shows op Character of the Child.” Mrs. Gilreath. Symposium—Advancing Moral Ed ucation by Preventive Means: (a* From ,\ Standpoint. Local Talent. Mr. Bishop; (b) From a Mother’s Standpoint. Noon-tide Prayer. Unfinished business. Announcements. Box Luncheon I to 2. Thursday 2 p. m. Song. Bible Rending the Sunday Schools. Mrs. Gilreath. Correlat'on of Missionary and Tnni"crnnc$> Work, the Reason and he Method. Mre. T. E. Patterson. ’’••‘’nished Business: Frnternv Ircle. Evening Servfro. ‘ ddross, Mrs. T. E. Pafferson Inspector for action. Next came the election of firemen, and Chief Dawkins, with the ueug| spiel, asked for another man on the department. Alderman McDougald* Chairman of the Committee, asked * that the salary be raised to a hun dred per month for the Chief. Mr. Luke got smack out of the chair to offer a resolution that the salary of every man in the department be raised sixty dollars per year. Al derman Jerger opposed the ralee, stating that their salary was raised last year. The raise, however, was arried and each man gets five dol lars more per month. The present force was re-elected; Dawkins chief, Linton assistant chief, Castle berry, Davis and Dickey firemen. The Chairman and the Chief will select the other man by March first*. The committee’s recoinmendatiotf that the city purchase an anto fine truck durin? the year was investi gated to some extent, when* 4 repre sentative of the LaFYance Fire En gine Company explained the auto , truck and showed cuts of earns. 4 3peciflc license taxes were goad into and the whole ordinance read flvAf. There are to be some amend ments which will be acted on at the next meeting/ Alderman MeDoug- aid proposes to tax doctors and law yers ten dollars during the coming year. Alderman Hambleton moved that the near-beer license be made twenty-five hundred dollars and Al derman Philips promptly moved th^t l f be rrvwle t^n thousand. It 111 b'* •etfkd at meeting W. C. 1.0. INSTITUTE CLOSES s P. M. (From Thursday’s Dally.) The Woman's Christian Temper- nnee Union Institute which ia being held in this city Is one of the most enthusiastic and Interesting sessions that the people of this city have ever had the pleasure of listening to. All of the meetings have beeu well attended and the addresses aro splendid. On the program for this evening Mrs. Gilreath should ap pear instead of Mrs. Patterson, as announced yesterday. g . Mr. Bishop made an address this morning ani Mrs. Patterso.i last night, and both were wonderfully * clear and concise. Quite a number of delegates are in the city and a large per cent of the members of the locaj union have been attending the meetings. The public is cor dially invited to attend tonight. Fertilizers Fertilizers MANUFACTURED —by— Thomasville Fertilizer Company THESE FERTILIZERS ARE MADE WITH THE GREATEST CARE AND EVERY INGREDIENT IS THOROUGHLY TESTED AND MUST COME FULLY UP TO THE RE- QUIRED STANDARD REFOIIE BEING USED. OUR FERTILIZERS ARE COMPOUNDED OF PLANT FOODS THAT WILL MAKE CROPS GROW. ALL KINDS AND BEST BRANDS —For Sale— Cash or Credit THOMAS UNION WAREHOUSE COMPANY Office Thomas Union Warehouse, Thomesville, Ga. K. K. MOORE, Mgr. Thursday, Friday and Saturday We will put on sale a lot of fine EMBROIDERIES 45 in flouncing, worth $2.50 to go at.. 69c 27 in ” ” $2.00 to go at 59c 27 in ” ” $1.25 to go at 39c Narrower widths in edges and insertion to sell al 8, 13, 18:and 29c We have in this sale, Ladies Underwear, to sell at half price, made of fine material, and are won derful bargains at the price. COME AND SEE THESE SURE ENOUGH BARGAINS. Louis Steyerman. The Shop of Quality, on the Corner firing ■