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'^ITY-*f; SEMI-WEEKLY TIMKS-BNTBKPftr E, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1913 TONE AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT ARMS V AROUND THEM IN PRESENCE OF POLICE, TESTIFIED SUF. . FRAGISTS IN PARADE, • Washington, March in.—The Sen ate Committee which is now inves tigating the disorders connected with the recent Suffragtte parade, today heard Dr. Mary D. Mark, of Maryland, tell of her physical ef forts to defend the girls from the attentions of men in the crowd. She is a robust woman and drew considerable applause when she ■aid, ' Some of them attempted to manhandle me. I carried a baton, a&d they got the worst of It!” She said that the police stood idly by while hoodlums In the crowd spat on the Maryland state flag, at the head of the delegation, and threw matches and cigarettes Into it. She told of striking several men who tried to put their arms about the marching girls. Miss Bliss Finley, also of Balti more, told of the efforts to Ill-treat the girls. She said she was forced to go to the assistance of some whom the men attempted to pull from the line, and that the police made no attempt to Interfere with the hood- (fims work. T KEEP UP FIGHT Wasington, March 15.—Senator Tillman had decided not to pro long his fight for the chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee, when the Senate caucus met today to approve the committee assign ments made by the Steer Commit tee. It Is understood tnat he will pre- sent a lesolutloa proposing to sub stitute his name for Senator Mar tin’s and demand a vote, but It de feated he stated he would carry his fight to the floor of the Senate. The Democrats are determined to take the committee on woman’s suf frage from the minority list, and ®make it majority committee with Senator Thomas, of Colorado, as chairman of this committee. This Is done In the expectation that the equal suffrage question will be one of the live subjects for the Senate's consideration. .Uh. . ■ IIFIHTiLE PIUS GERM FOUND Is The Smallest Organism Known, and Is Not Found In Any Oxy- ' gen. Consequently Not in the Blood. Baltimore, March IE.—The an nouncement made by Dr. Simon Flexner, director of the Rockefel ler Institute of Research, of New York, that he had found the germ which causes Infantile paralysis, has aroused the keenest interest among scientists. Local physicians regard It as one at the most Important discoveries In recent years. Dr. Flexner stated that the organ ism is one of the smallest ever Iden tified, and that In the cultivation of It a medium free from oxygen Is necessary, and because it can grow only In the absence of oxygen, It ^flijisever been found In tbe blood or ^Rfany -cavity containing oxygen. Wf The discovery of a serum for a (cure of the disease Is now looked i upon as practicable and possible. — Brunswick Woodmen Coming. The following from the Bruns- ! wick News, will be read with much \ Interest In Thomasvlll: "Brunswick camp. Woodmen of the World, is Interested In the , forthcoming annual session of the ' State Convention, W. O. W., which 1 will be held In Thomasvillo, April i 9 to 11th, with a good representa tion from probably all state camps. "A very Interesting program -has j been perfected, with addresses by prominent members of the organiza tion from different parts of the state, an address of welcome by Mayor Luke, who is himself a Woodmen, I competing team work, etc. "The social feature will Include a fiddler’s convention, In which some of the noted performers with ”de Ojjfee an’ de bow” from Thomas coimty, will take part, and a big barbecue In Paradise park.” AND ARMY MEN INTERESTED IN MINES, THINK IT WOULD BE BEST THING TO DO AT ONCE. Washington, March 15.—Tile im mediate recognition of the Huerta Government, in Mexico, was urged upon Secretary of State Bryan today by Major Cassius Gllletl, U. S. A., retired, who is -now interested in mining properties In the State of Mexico. Major Gillette said. “The sooner it Is recognized by the United States the more quickly will the new gov ernment be able to get money an] suppress the little revolutions In the outlying states.'■ . FOR THE 1 CANAL AND IF IT IS NOT FORTHCOMING SOON IMPORTANT WORK WILL STOP—NEXT WEEK WILL RE A BUSY ONE FOR ADMINIS TRATION OFFICIALS. Washington, March 15.—Officials of the Isthmian Canal Commission foresee embarrassment shou'd the special session of Congress fail to provide an appropriation for the Panama Canal work, as carried In the Sundry Civil bill, which was vetoed by President Tart. This bill carried more than six teen million dollars to meet the ex penditures involved, ana many de partments of the canal work opera- He would not discuss Secretary! tlons will icome to a speedy close, If IN TURKISH PHOVIXCE OF KOB- SOVO, ACCORDING TO DE SPATCHES SENT TO FRANK FORT THIS MORNING. TARIFF FIRST Bryan’s view of recognition. Naco, Arlz., March 15.—There was no move by the Constitution alists to attack the Federal General Ojeda’s garrison, near here, this morning. The delay In the attack was ex plained by the failure of Col. Bra- camonte to arrive with reinforce ments. Fearing for American civilians and troops on the Arizona line, Gen oral Ojeda later this morning gave orders to evacuate the town. With his five hundred soldiers, march ed away to the 3outhwest, leaving only his fortifications facing an en emy of twice his strength. •Shortly before noon, Gen. Ojeda's -men engaged in a skirmish with Bracamento’s forces, two miles south of the border. The firing was fur ious from tbe State. MANY VISIT Y. AIL Over Four Thousand in the Hull din# Since it Was Formally Opened This Year, According to Re port of Secretary. FARM LOANS years time — Easy Payments, owest rates. Large amounts a Specialty. ARROW DOAN & ABSTRACT COMPANY. . Pelham, Qm. .... Secretary Hunter of the Y. M. C. A., has prepared a short report of the number of visitors at the Y, M G. A., during the short, time, it has been open. It Is a remarkable show ing and proves that the men of the city; fire taking, advantage of the opportunities presented at this magnificent building. His report Is ns follows: The report of the General Secre tary of the Young Mens Christian Association from the opening of the 'building January 13th, March, 1st, 1913. Attendance at tne Bunding: (Es timated) Men 3.804 Boys 1.070 Total attendance. Includ ing entertainments, etc, 4,874 Dally Average ... .. .. 116 1 Reception, with an at tendance of 400 1 Musical 150 4 Basketball games 275 Attendance at Gymnasium class es and at odd times: Men 339 BoyB 538 Total 877 Total number of baths taken 1,203 7 Sunday afternoon meetings. Total attendance 551 Weekly average 78 Professed faith In Christ. 1 United with Church .... 1 Requests for prayer .... G The'parlors have been UBed from time to time by the various ladles and -mens Societies of the city, for a District Conference of the W, C. T. U: for a Recital by the Study Class, and others. ' Respectfully submitted, J. S. HUNTER, General Secretary. this supplemental legislation Is not provided during the extra session. Next Week Will Witness Many Im portant Changes In Govern mental Affairs. , Washington, March 15.—While the present week haB been given over largely to organization and filling some vacancies occasioned by the change of administration, word went from the White House today that next week will witness a change of activity, and some of the new policies. It Is said, will take on a definite shape. President Wilson Is expected to Issue a proclamation, calling the extra session and also to make some Important announcements on the course which this administra tion will take toward several public works. Receiving the newspaper men to day, President Wilson said that he recognized the press as the coun try's best friend, and that he would maintain the “open-door” policy everywhere. President Wilson consulted with Chairman McCoombs today on whai be thought the sentiment of the country was with respect to legis lation. He asked him about some men for foreign posts. Mr. McCoombs said the President was not ready to announce his final decision In regard to the ambas sador to Francs. THEN IF THERE IS ANY TIME, FINANCE MAY RE CONSIDER ED-SENATE STEERING COM MITTEE FIXING I I* THINGS, Washington. March 14.—No cur- lan inhabitants of IJuma, in the!™"* legislation or any other sub- Turkish province of Kossovo, were M ect W|U be taken u " at the extra shot down without trial, by ger-1 8es8loa ot Con ^ e!, unl11 the tarift vian troops yesterday, according to is ^disposed of a dispatch from Ustekiip, to the Frankfort Gazette today. Frankfo/rt-on-the-Main, Germany, j March J4.—Three hundred Alban- Unsuccessful Assault Attempted by Servian# and Bulgarians. London, March 14.—A fierce but unsuccessful assault was made on the south front of Adrianople last night, according to a dispatch re ceived here from Constantinople this morning. The besieging Bulgarians and Servians sustained heavy losses, and were eventually -repulsed all along the line. Mr. J. J. Foy of New York Is in town. Mr. J. A. Mallette of Boston spent Sunday In the city. Mr. W. J. Powell of Cairo was in town Sunday for a short time. Mr. Wm. A. \V\ Simmons of Mon ti ello was among the Sunday visi tors to the city. Mrs. H. H. Merry of Pelham spent a short time In the city Sat- Thls position of President Wilson has practically been agreed on, ac cording to Representative A. Mitch- J Ufday e.i route ho.ne, ell Palmer, Chairman of the Demo cratic caucus, and who discussed the forthcoming legislation with Presi dent Wilson. Senator Hoke Smith today pre sented the name of W. J. Harris, who is state chairman of the Demo- Q,,ilraan wvre am0,,|S tho Tl9lto ™ I turned eratlc Executive Committee of! 10 thc clty ye * terda)r - Georgia, to be Commissioner of the| Census, and Pleasant A. Stovall, of j The Box Supper at Merrillville Savannah, to be minister to Swltz- School house has been postponed Hon. W. A. Covington, of Moul trie spent a short time in the city on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hight of Rev. A. C. Shuler, of Boston, was among the prominent visitors In the city Saturday. Mr. E. Reynolds, of Moultrie, spent a short time in the city with friends Saturday. n Mr. W. W. Burnett of Pelham, spent a short time in the city Sat urday. Professor C. E. Dugger of Pebble Hill school, wai among the well known visitors to the city Saturday. GOT THE GIRL ■Washington, March 15.—Tho o’d story of a dashing chauffeur and a pretty helrese In a runaway match was reported here today, aad as result, Mrs. Anna Middleton, wealthy and prominent sofclety woman, la prostrated, while her daughter, Mrs. William P. Stortys saya defiantly that she "doesn’t care what her people say." The couple were married on De cember 17th last, but the marriage only leaked out today. The girl’s father -was the late Leo. B. Middleton, of New Port and Washington. TRAINMEN STR'KE IN CHICAGO Chicago, March 15.—A strike vote by six thousand local members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainman, was started yesterday at the yards of the nineteen railroads which would be affected by such a strike. The trainmens’ demands do not Involve more pay except for over time, night and Sunday work. The firemen are not Involved In this strike vote. Washington, March 14.—The ap propriations made by the last ses sion of Congress, including the Sun dry Civil Service, aad Indian Ap propriations bills, which failed at tho last moment, but which will be put through at the extra session, aggregated more than one billion, ninety-eight millions, according to the annual statements givn out to day by Chairman Fitzgerald, of the Appropriations for the Democrats and Republicans. Ex-Speaker Can non for the Republicans will agree on the total. erland. Vo Democratic Caucus in Senate Today. Washington, March 14.—The Democrats of the Senate did not caucus today to ratify the commit tee assignments, but It Is believed this business will be disposed ol before the meeting of the Senate to morrow afternoon. The Democratic Steering Commit tee continued Its conference trough- out today, in an effort to adJuBt the differences over certain appoint ments. Leaders of the Senate today say the present special session will close Monday. Appointment of U. S. Treasurer Vow Under Consideration by Wilson, (By. Associated Press.) Washington, March 14.—Former Governor Burke, of North Dakota, was among the foremost In Presi dent Wilson’s consideration today for appointment as Treasurer of the United States. George Foster Peabody, former Treasurer of thc Democratic Na tional Committee Is also being con sidered. Peabody, accompanied by Secretary of tho Treasury McAdoo had a conference with tho Presi dent today. until Friday March, tbe 38th. There are several hundred visitors In tbe city today, attending the March term of the City Court. Mr. John Canfield of Chicago Is In the city to spend a short time with his mother, Mrs. L. A. Wolters Mr. C. H. McHae of Blackshear Is spending a short tlmo In the city on business. Mrs. G. R. Nottingham of Sylves ter Is spending a short time In thc city with relatives. Mr. Claude Roufttree of Lake City Is spending a short time In the city with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Knight, Misses Willie May Blaslngame and Sarah Amason and Messrs. Jerry Conklin and Clifford Baboock, Bpent Wed nesday In Moultrie. Miss Florence Duren has returned home after a visit to Mrs. F. D. Burrows, In Valdosta. She was ac companied home by Miss Mary Katu Burrows, who will ho her -guest. an STUDIES MUM With a Vlow of Asking For thc Some Relations For the Philip pines With the United States. Manilla, March 15—Emilio Aguln- aldo, the former leader of Filipino Insurgents, expects to visit Canada soon, with a party of representative Filipinos to study the working con nection between' Canada and Great Britain. lAguInaldo believes that almllar connection between the Philippines and the United States migbt be the best solution of the Philippine problsm. Are Yon Constipate^? Ir so, get a dox of Dr. King s New Life PIUs. take them regularly and your trouble will quickly disappear, "hey will stimulate the liver. Im prove your digestion and get rid ot the poisons -from your system. They will surely get you well again. 25c at all druggists.—(adv. 1 Vienna, March 14.—The most ee- vere epidemic of Influenza on record now prevails In the Austrian rapl- A half million cases have been reported during the ’past three months. The epidemic Is taxing the capacity of the hospitals and physi cians. • » The disease Is of a peculiarly viru lent type, with serious after effects. "GET OUT YOUR HAT PINS" Was the dry Which Routed the Riotous Youths Who Attempted to Break up the Suffrage Parade. Washington, March 14.—A cry of •Get out your hat-pins, girls,” was a sufficient threat to route a party of disorderly young men who had threatened to Interfere in thd suf frage parade, according to Mre. Elizabeth Weed, who testified be fore the Seaats Committee today. Young I<adieg Bazaar Very Success ful. The bazaar given on Thursday by the young ladles of the Visiting Nurse’s Auxiliary, was a most suc cessful affair, as well as a most en joyable one. .About 3135 was cleared on the fancy articles and the freshments. The young ladlee In charge of the affair deserve great credit for get ting up and carrying through this undertaking and It was well worth the patronage it received, O’Flarity-Aldrich. Mr. J. B. O’Flarlty, of this city, left this-morning for Augusta, where he la to be married Monday to Miss Lila Aldrich, of that city. Mr. O’Flarlty came to Thomaivllls from Tampa and has been In the employ of the 3uarez Cigar Company for two years. He is a splendid young man and has the beat wlabes of many friends for s very happy wed ded life. GOV. BROWN VISITS TAFT Atlanta, March 14.—Gov. and Mrs. Jos. M. Brown left Atlanta yesterday afternoon -for Augusta, to pay a visit to ex-Presldent and Mrs. William Howard Taft. Gov. Brown and his wife are already well acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Taft, and the visit will be a renewal of old friendship. Gov. Brown said before leaving yesterday afternoon that he had very warm spot In his heart for Mr. Taft, becauie of the latter’s liberal minded, non-partisan attitude ward the South and especially hie appointment ot Southerners to high places In the national government. Gov. and Mrs. Brown are accom panied by Col. Jesse G. Perry, tho Governor’s Secretary, and personal aide. Gov. Brown will be gone sev eral days. The Misses Huston Entertain for Guests. One of the pretty Informal enter tainments of the week was that given on Tuesday evening by the Misses Huston, In compliment to Miss Grace an I Ruby Heller of New Yo»k. the gucsta of Mrs. J. W. Dil lon, Jr. Quantities of roses, violets and other cut flowers gave a charming ly sprink like' air to the rooms where the guests were received. There was no fixed form of entertainment but the large gathering of young people thoroughly enjoyed the occasion with its delightful formality. Among those present were: Misses Ruby and Grace Hller, Mar- ’ .5 '■ V ' * 4 KILLED IN TRAIN GOLLISSION Omaha, Neb., March 14.—A Un ion Pacific passenger train, known as the "Colorado Express," ran Into the rear end of the "Atlantic Ex press, M early this morning, near Gothenberg, .Nebraska, killing four people, adn injuring thirty more, ac cording to advices reaching here this afternoon. Thomasvilie Study Class. The Thomaaville Study Class met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Lamb, nt her home in Fletcherville. In the absence of the president, the meeting was presided over by Mrs. T. ; J. Ball, first vice-preaidet. “The American Indian" was the subject for the afternoon and the program was an unusually interest ing and pleasant one. Miss Katherine Merrill, by spec ial request gave two lovely Indian songs, "The Moon dips low," and “The Land of the Sky Blue Water," •both of which were much enjoyed. The papers given were: “The Original American Landlord," Mre. J. Scott Hunter; “The Cliff Dwell-. «*rs of the Southwest," Mrs. Pierce Harley. “Picturesque Indian Cus toms and superstitions," Miss Louise Hayes. “Indian Mounds, Arts and and Pottery," Mrs; Frank Smith. 'Music of the North American In-1 dian," Miss Deborah McRae. “Wards! of the Government.” Miss Grace Beverly. Mrs. A. P. Taylor and Mrs. George Forbes, contributed several interest ing pieces of information In regard to Indian manners and customs and .Mrs. Forbes exhibited some Indian pictures for inspection. gooi deal of interesting busi ness was gone iuto and matters dis cussed. Among other things, Miss Steyerman read a letter from the .National Committee on Prison La bor regretting that the Class had not seen fit to contribute to the cause, hut requested that some mem ber of the Class be appointed to look into the condition of the women prisoners of the county and so en able the committee to do as bene ficial work as possible. The next place of meeting will be with Mrs. Howard Flowers. Ion Mallard, Marianne and Jessie Watt, Lucy Wiltshire, Timberlake, Kathrine Merrill, Florrie May Heeth Mary Jerger, Goodie Mitchell, dtrickland, Messrs Charlie Thomp son, Will Watt, Will Hopkins, Bob Buroh, Beu Ingram, Willie Cooper, Grover Balfour, David Brandon, Joe Jerger, Harry Jerger, Louis Moore, Irwin MacIntyre, L. P. Green, Ear nest 'Ayer, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dil lon, Jr., Mrs. Chilton Huston. Thomaaville Just got the outside edge of the storm with nothing hut little high wind and Intermittent rain. There was not the slightest damage to either person or property in this section of the State. Edward Murray of Amagan- sett, L. I., New York arrivel in the city Saturday for a weeks visit to Mr. T. E. Amason. Mr. and Mrs. B. Edwards re- j turned yesterday af :er spending several days very cleasantly ©t White SpTings. They report a small freshet there last week, but the sulphur water was Just as good as usual. Mr. Ed. Rhodes, a prominent banker of McKenzie, Alabama, left Saturday after visiting the Messrs. Clark, for several days. Mrs. H. E. McElvey and little daughter, of Pelham, are spending a few days in Thomasvilie with Mr. and .Mrs. W. C. Pittman. 350 bushels nice white corn, re tailed at 78 rents per bushels. Clarke Bros., successors to Golden Bros. Mrs. Ward McAllister aad Mrs. Robert Russell of New York arrived Saturday to be the guests of Mrs. C. H. Young for a short time. For sale, 200 bushels Velvet Beans $2.50 per bushel, 1-2 bushel $1.23, peck 75c. T. S. Green, Mircosukee, Ha. Messrs S. lA. Cole, W. R, Foster, S. L. Rogers, and E. G. Milligan, Jr., of Boston, spent a part of last Thursday in the city; enroute home, from Coolldge where they attended the Masonic Convention yesterday. Miss Dorothy Taylor, of New York arrived Saturday to bo the guest of Misses Lula and Sarah Harley, on East Jackson Street. Mies Taylor wfll be pleasantly remem bered by her host of friends In this city. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Edwards of Chattanooga, are spending a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Edwards. They are en route home after having spent tho winter in Florida. Miss Marion Fielder left Saturday morning tor her home in Atlanta, after a visit of several days to Mrs. McDaniels. She has been with her mother at Hampton Springs for the past two weeks. Mrs. Z. I. Fitzpatrick has return ed from a visit to Albany, and Tif- ton. Mrs. Fitzpatrick attended the Educational Day celebration in ?if- ton, which was a very interesting and enjoyable occasion and was largely attended. Gov/irnor-elet Slaton was present and de’lvered an address. There were other fea tures of much interest and Mrs. Fitzpatrick had many delightful attentions shown her by the club women and others of the city. Genial Tom Williams, who live* about eight miles from town is ot the opinion that the old adage of the twelve days of the year, being a guide as to the twelve months as far as weather is concerned is a fake, pure and simple, and he is also Inclined to believe that the groundhog Is a collosal liar or & bloomin' idiot. Tom says this cold weather is something bad on 3t. Patricks Day especially when he thought It was going to b© nice anl balmy and warm. Rev. MrDougall Gould Not Come. Rev. E. D. McDougall and fami ly, of Anniston, Ala., who were ex pected to arrive in Thomaaville on Saturday, failed to reach here on account of the many wush-outs on the railroads in Alabama. They came as far as Birmingham, but finding that they would bo detained i hooks are more than thirty-six hours on the now as except in a general way road *if they attempted to make the comparatively little is known of trip any further, they decided to ! the early history of the A me r Fan return to Anniston. They hope to I Indian. make their visit here as soon as j This gift and the thoughtfulness everything is in good running order | f, nd kindness prompting it. are high- on the railroads. jly appreciated by the members of Study Class. Congressman Rodrienbery Donatos Books to Study Class. The Thomasvilie 3tudy Clans Is indebted to Congressman B. A. Roddenbery for some valuahls books of Indian History. There There aro twenty-two volumes in the lot and they are full of inter- •«t and very instructive. As the C lass lias “American History," for rso of study this year, these perially valuable just Birthday Party For Mr. Patten. In honor of the fifteenth * birth day of Mr. Charles Haasell Patten. Mis© .Way Patten entertained a number of his young friends very delightfully on Saturday evening at a Moving Picture Party, at the Broad 3treet Theatre. Upon leaving the theatre, tho party repaired to the Peacock-Mash Drug store, where delicious refresh ments were enjoyed. The table® occupied by the party had been beautifully decorated with flowers and an enjoyable course of ice cream, cake, divinity candy, etc., were served. Those composing the party were Misses Luc lie Fosp>r, Alva Balfour, Margaret Brandon, Georgia Mc Kay, Helen Miller, Fannie Stone, Angelyn Dekle, Nell ten. Major!© Pearock. The books will be placed at the Public Library, so that all who so d“sire may have access to them us they are of a nature to be interest ing to the public generally. The fire laddies are preparing to be ready with a nicely arranged house when the fire truck arrives from the r^a Franc© Auto Fire En gine company in New York. The unused portion of tho department will be cemented and ceiled by the boys and made in every way suit able for the housing of the auto truck. They will begin work in a short time and will have it complet ed in two weeks. The truck is ex pected in May. If you havs indigestion, heart- MC * burn, belching or sick stomach, take Sue fen drops b‘f DARBY'S PROPHY- Pat- LACTIC FLUID in a little water. It checks the misery itsnantly. If yon a. ni. ,, ,, ~ _ have a cut, sore or wound anv- Meesrs. Charles Hansell Patten. w ^ere. applv a little of DARBY'S •Arthur Clark, Hands Turner. Har- FLUID. The flesh mends at once, old Turner, Mars Cooper, J.»mcs Use It in the sick room to destroy E-ana, Tom Mitchell. Eddie P.-lce,: r< * rm * odor "' ? ut * a „> *»«•*•'. Howard Thcm,ron. Sna^o, M I.psMe Grantham. Worden Mack.. external end antisentlc medicines Chajwrones: Misses Mamie Mer | known to medical science. Price 50 rlli, Margaret McKay. May Patten P* r bottle. Sold by R. Thom- o„ . i zu>na »-.i M, Jr., and Pewcock-Mtsh and Su.le Leonard. Company.—(adr.) Drug