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VOL. 1. No. 43.
THOMASVILLE GEORGIA.
TUESDAY. JUNE 17. 1013.
TEACHERS TAKE
e;
EIGHTY-XIXE APPLY FOB THE
STATE EXAMINATION FROM
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
THE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Eight-nine applied to take the
teachers’ examination at the office
of Supt. Searcy this week. This is
an unusually large number o' those
who desire a state license to teach.
Of this number, there were thirty-
two white and fifty-seven colored.
Most of the white teachers are young
and just starting out in their ca
reer as educators.
The 'white acnooss in the county
number thirty-six and those belong
ing to the colored people forty-
one. The number of white teach
ers applying this year is about the
same as ustlal, but that of the col
ored is more than double last year's
number.
I) MISSOURI R. H.
CASE REVERSED
T
WERE SPENT
BY BEET SUGAR MEN IN WASH-
INGTOiN YEARLY—MAN KICK-
ED OUT OP THE DOCUMENT
ROOM BY ATTENDANT TODAY.
Washington, June 14.—John A.
Carroll, of 3t. Louis, an attorney
for the Hill system of railroads,
«wae the first witness before the
Lobby Investigators today. He de
clared that the Hill railroads have
<no one in Washington, trying to In
fluence legislation.
Henry T. Oxnard, vice-president
of the American Beet Sugar Com
pany, told the Lobby investigators
that he had spent on an average of
twenty thousand dollars yearly, —in
Washington for the last twenty-three
yean, la behalf of the beet sugar
Industry, but he declared that not
one cent of that amount had been
spent illegally.
The committee adjourned until
Monday, with Oxnard on the stand.
An “Insidious lobbyist,” whose name
1* unknown, was kicked out of the
Senate document room today
NOTORIOUS CHARACTER IN THE
ROSENTHAL CASE GETS IT IN
THE BACK AND WONT TELL
BY WHOM.
New York, June 14.—“Bridsle”
Webber, one of the four gamblers
who testified against Police Lieuten
ant Charles Becker and the four
gunmen who were convicted
murdering Herman Rosenthal, the
gambler, was stabbed In the shoul
der early today under circumstances
which Webber seems loathe to ex
plain.
Webber Is in a hospital today,
suffering much pain and is very
weak from his great loss of blood,
‘•o serious results are expected how
ever, unless blood poison sets in.
The stabbing occurred shortly
after Webber had finished a mid
night interview with Sam Paul, an
other ambler, who was also
connected with the Rosenthal case,
and who runs a restaurant near
Eighth street, close to the scene of
the stabbing.
Webber refuses to state who
stabbed him, although he first stat
ed that a small boy, with a pen
knife did it.
The police are inclined to think,
h wever, that the attack might !>•
in the nature of a revenge for Web
ber’s having turned states’s evi
dence In t.he Rosenthal case.
SEPTEMBER MORN IN ATLANTA
Atlanta, June 16.—How narrowly
the proprietor of a well-known lo
cal art store escaped actual arrest,
In connection with the exhibition in
lndow of the much-discussed
nude figure, ‘September Morn," has
just been learned today.
Assistant Police Chief Jett had
started to the store to make the ar
rest when he happened by accident
to meet the, recorded, Judge Nash
R. Broyles on the street corner. Jett
•told hint what was up, and the re
corder decided that he would take
a look first, as the case would
tried by him. After looking he in
formed the captain that in his opln-
by ’ ion the picture was a work of art,
Assistant Superintendent of Docu
ments Cooper. The man was abus
ing the employes because he was
not furnished d'ocuments on the in
digo tarifT rales. Cooper said the
main threw his hnnd to his hlp-
pocker and Cooper kicked him out.
MEDICOS WILL ERECT MONU
MENT TO WAR SURGEONS.
(By Associated Press.)
Minneapolis, June 16.—The sixty-
fourth annual convention of the
American Medical Association was
opened here today.
The Judical council reported oi
an investigation of the alleged se
cret division of fees and commis
sions, given by surgeons and spec
ialist®.
and that it was not “obscene, vul
gar or licentious,” within the mean
ing of the law.
As to the question of the pro
priety of exhibiting such a figure in
the window of a store, the recorder
said that was another, and a doubt
ful question.
Meanwhile the dame in question,
clad only in her beauty, remains vis
ible and is creating ns much talk as
the once famous Gal in the Foun
tain.
RATES CONFISCATORY, AS IN
THE MINNESOTA CASE—LOW
ER COURTS IN FAVOR OF
RAILROADS WERE REVERSED.
Washington, June 16.—The Su
preme Court today, in the Missouri
rate cases, held that existing rates
were confiscatory on the St. Louis,
Hannibal, Kansas City, Clinton and
Springfield and Great Western rail
roads.
The Court held that the rates were
valid as to the St. Louis Southwes
tern, Missouri Pacific, Iron Moun
tain, Wabash, Milwaukee & St.
Paul, and Chicago & Alton.
This decision was announced by
Justice Hughes, and was based upon
the two-'eent passenger law and the
maximum freight law.
The railroads' contention that the
Missouri rate interfered with Inter
state commerce, was decided against
the railroads, for the same reason
given in the Minnesota cases.
Other Rote Decisions.
The Supreme Court also sustained
the Missouri rates for the Burling
ton, Santa Fe, Kansas City South
ern, Missouri, Kansas & Texas,
Rock Island, and Frisco railroads,
In each of these cases, the decrees
of the lower courts, In favor of the
railroads, were reversed.
The Supreme Court also held as
valid the West Virginia two-cent
passenger law, the Arkansas maxi
mum freight and two-cent fare law,
and the rates imposed by the Ore
gon Railroad Commission on the
Oregon Railroads.
Uncle Sam Not Financially Respon
sible For Floods.
The Supreme Court also decided
that the United States government
was not financially responsible
flooding plantations on the Missis
sippi, as a result of levee construc
tion.
IRE ELECTED
mb. c. l. heald .made phesi-
DEXT OF THIS YEAR'S FAIR,
AX'D MR. \V. I. MaclXTYRE,
GENERAL MANAGER.
At a meeting held today at the
Court House, arrangements were
perfected for the sixth annual
Thomas County Farmers’ Fair, to be
TARIFF BILL
PISSES EASILY
COMMITTEE JUBILANT OVER
THE PROSPECTS OF AN EARLY
SETTLEMENT OF THE BILL IN
CONGRESS.
Washington, June 14.--The Senate
administration leaders are jubilant
today over the prospects of the tar
iff bill. They declare that the party
held in Thomasvlile at a date t»„be leaders are ready for harmonious
RILL IS ON
MRS. 16
WELL
ARE ARRESTED
prevalent in the South and in New
England.
Plans are being formed to erect «
monument to Northern and South
ern army and navy surgeons, who
This so-called evil is not were killed during the Civil War,
TALCUM
POWDER
We have 500 cans of Borated
Talcum powder regular
5c cans that we are
closing out
at
2 Boxes for 5c
OPERATED A FAKE GAME P'011
MAKING MATCHES, REAL FIRE
MATCHES, AND DUPED ‘NUM
BER OF PRESBYTERIANS.
While they last we will sell
them at the above, price. ,
They wont sell long
at this price.
Peacock-Mash
Drug Company,
PHONES 105-106.
Chicago, June 14.—Orlando E.
Robinson, a former manager of a
local match company, and his son,
Orlando Robinson, Jr., are under
indictment today, charged with op
erating a confidence game. It is
charged that they duped forty
members of the Forty-First Street
Presbyterian Church’ out of twenty-
one thousand, five hundred dollars.
The two men are said to have in
terested the church people in a
scheme to organize a match vend
ing machine company, by holding
prayer meetings in their apart
ments at a local hotel and in the
residences of their customers.
Ministers, business men, wash
women, factory girls, widows and
orphans are listed as their alleged
victims.
It is alleged that the Robinsons
have operated in thirty-four cities
a a similar manner.
MR. LEE MCLENDON DEAD
Body of Former Resident of Thom-
s,.ille Will be Brought Here
Tomorrow For Burial.
A telegram announcing the death
of Mr .Lee McLendon was received
from Atlanta Monday by Mr.
Dillon. The telegram was sent by
Hon. S. G. McLendon and stated
that the body would reach here from
Atlanta tomorrow morning and
would be taken at once to Laurel
Hill cemetery for Interment.
Mr. Lee McLendon was the young
est son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William McLendon and was born in
Thomasville . He had been in fail
ing health for some time and had
been obliged to give up business.
He spent several years in Denver,
Col., hoping that his health would
be benefltted there. Of late he has
teen in a sanitarium, near Atlanta,
where he died.
>• * He is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Williams and Mrs. Royal
Miller, and two brothers, Hon. 3. G.
McLendon, of Atlanta, and Mr. Ben
McLendon, of California.
The funeral services will bt con
ducted at the cemetery.
settled Jater. The meeting was
called to order by President R. R-
Chastain, who explained the object
and asked that officers be elected.
He stated that he could not serve
again as President because of many
personal matters, which made it im
possible for him to again head the
important organization. His resig
nation was accepted with sincere
regrets by those who have watched
his work in the interest of the Fair
for several years.
Mr. C. L. Heald was then made
President by unanimous vote, and
this splendid Thomas County Far
mer accepted the office, stating that
he would give the Fair his best ef
forts. Mr. J. C. Beverly was again
made Vice-President and Mr. A. L.
Heald again selected as the Secre
tory. Both are men who* have been
tried and always found ready an#
willing and their re-election is a
happy one.
Mr. W. I. MacIntyre was made
manager of the Fair for this year,
Mr. W. M. Parker, first assistant,
and Mr. M. R. Elder, second assis
tant. These gentlemen will have
charge of the Fair and the prepara
tions for it.
Various discussions were had as
to the advisability of a premium dls-
tr button and such other pertinent
matters but they were all, by vote,
left to the premier committee,
which President Heald selected as
follows: W. M. Parker, *M. R.
Elder, 3. L. Heald and W. I. Mac
Intyre.
The Directors were re-elected and
committees appointed as rollows:
Thomasville District—G. W. Da
vis, VV. A. Round, J. 8. Montgom
ery.
Boston District—J. H. Balkcom,
T. W. Madre.
Meigs District—G. C. Lunsford,
E. S. White.
Ochlocknee District—T. C. Bev
erly, R. L. White.
Ellabello District—W. A. Bustle,
C. C. Griflln.
Murphy District—H. R. Banister,
W. J. White.
Ways District--R. R. Gardner,
Add. Way.
Pavo District—J. T.. Wheeler, M
D. Redfeam.
Barwick District—G. W. Hollo
way, S. E. Strickland.
Metcalfe District—Dr. W. B.
Watkins, D. F. Handley.
Merrillville District—E. A. More
land, J. W. Wilson.
The following committees were
also selected:
Committee on Program—H. W.
Hopkins, Chairman; M. R. Elder,
S. L. Heald.
Committee on Subscriptions—M.
R. Elder, Chairman; W. E. Cralg-
miles, H. W. Hopkins, .1. S. Mont
gomery, H. J. MacIntyre, R. 3.
Burch, and every Director of the
Fair.
Committee on Grounds—C. S
Parker, Chairman; J. W. L. Yates,
Leon Neel.
Committee on Amusement—W. I.
MacIntyre, Chairman; F. II. Smith
W. A. Watt, M. M. Cooper, W. E
Beverly.
Poultry Show, Too.
It wag the idea of the Fair «>
h.we the poultry show at the same
time if arrangements could he
made as this always proved r. most
desirable addition and a commit
tee consisting of E. It. Jerger, W.
M. Parker, and M. R. Elder was
appointed to confer with the Geor
gia and Florida Poultry Association
to make arrangements for a Joint
show, if possible.
action and they predict that clear
majority for the measure,
conies from the caucus, has not been
endangered.
The leaders contend that the Sen
ate opposition to the b'll, as it pass
ed the house is now reconciled by
ironing out the rough places, by the
prolonged consideration in the sub
committees and every development
has been in favor of the adminis
tration policies.
The Democrats of the Senate Fi
nance Committee today resumed a
consideration of the subcommittee
changes, and Chairman Simmons
says the bill will be pushed, as the
ei untry wants quick action.
WOMEN 60 TO
THE FUNERAL
OF MISS DAVIDSON WHO WAS
KILLED WHILE TRYING TO
GRAB REINS OF KINGS’ HORSE
—WILL PARADE WHETHER OR
NO.
London, June 14.—Hundreds of
[Suffragettes from all parts of Eng
land today attended the funeral of
Miss Emily Wilding Davidson, the
young woman who was killed while
trying to stop King George's horse
9n the Epsom race track, one day
last week.
The authorities suggested that
the women parade through quiet
side streets, J>ut the Suffragettes
planned to parade through the main
streets and say they will pay no
attention to the police. This action,
it was thought, might cause a clash
with the police.
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst was ar
rested today, while she was on her
way to attend Miss Davidson’s fun
eral, and she was taken to the police
station.
Mrs. Pankhurst was released from
Jail May 30th, * owing to her ser
ious Illness, due to a hunger strike,
while serving a three-year sentence.
PROGRAM FOR THE
QUARTERLY INSTITUTE
WILSON WILL SEND HIS MES.
SAGE IN JUNE RELATIVE
THERETO AND THE HOUSE
AND SENATE WILL AGREE ON
A BILL.
Washington, June 14.—President
Wilson will bend every effort to
have currency legislation taken up
at this session of Congress. It be
came known today that the Presi
dent plans to write his currency
message today, and the message will
be presented about June twenty-
third.
It was also announced today that
♦Secretary McAdoo and Chairmen
LADY WHO TOOK THREE BI
CHLORIDE TABLETS, COOKED
HEIl OWN BREAKFAST THIS
MORNING AND IS KEEPING
HOUSE AATTH HER HUSBAND,
WITH WHOM SHE IS RE-UNIT
ED.
Mrs. George King left the Hospi
tal yesterday and with her husband
went to a house on Fleming street,
which they have rented. The pair
have become reconciled agaip and
are going to try living together
hereafter.Mrs. King it was who swal
lowed three tablets of bi-chloride of
mercury two weeks ago. Her Uf®
Owen and Glass, of the ->enate and . waa ^paired 0 f by phyricians, bat
Jlouao Hatiklng Committcca have Dr . i. alraBri who took the case on
reached an agreement on the mail j the day after she swaUow ,. d tie d0a9
features of the currency hill, which | worked with all t .,„ kao „ n reme _
they have been drafting for the past| dic9 to 9ave hpr ]iffi
two months.
Bicarbonate of soda was used for
reral days and after each Inje«-
stood, wont go Into details with his Uon he h „ r rondltion was mucU
President Wi'son,
under-
message, preferring to
Owen and Glass bill, as
sion of his ideas. His
back the
in expres-
argument I
attributed her life
better,
that.
Mrs. King is apparently well and
III be along the lines of his recent hearty now 3h0 eatg regularly
letter to Senator Tlirn.an, declaring wlthout any „ aIn or disc0In f 0rtf and
MBS COMPLETELY ROUTES
Manilla, June 16.—The complete
route of the rebellious Moros, on
Mount Bagsak, was accomplished
last night, with the loss of six mem
bers of the Philippine Scouts killed
and seven wounded, according to
wireless reports received here this
morning from the Island of Jolo.
The total number of Moro dead is
unknown.
Brigadier General Pershing is
leading the pursuers to capture the
fleeing Moros.
To Be llelil in Boston, Ga., June
2(11 h, 101SI.
Morning Session, 0:30 A, M.
Song—“All Hail the Power of
Jesus Name.”
Scripture Reading—Mrs. J. J.
Parramore, Boston.
Prayer—Miss Hattie Stephenson,
Qr.itfnan.
Address of Welcome—Mrs. W. G.
Owens, Boston.
Respouse—Mrs. Jeff Davis, Quit-
man.
A Deeper. Conse< ration—Mom
Personal Service,” Mrs. Rufus
Burke, Hickory Head.
‘Opportunity Brings Responsi
bility; How Shall We Meet It?”—
Mrs. G. M. Patterson, Pan Hue.
Prayer—Miss Frankie Royal,
Dixie.
‘•The New Commandment,” Mrs,
Mamie Burts, Cairo.
Song, “More Love to Thee.”
"S hedule for W. M. U. of Geor
gia,” Mrs. J. F. Parker, Thomas
ville.
Prayer, Mrs. Laura Speight, Supt.
Thomasville.
Adjo rumen: for Dinner.
Afternoon Session.
Song, ‘ Stand Up For Jesus.”
Scripture Reading—Mrs. H. H.
Parrish. Dixie.
Prayer—Miss Jessie Groover,
Grooverville.
‘Ju-bil : Mrs. Joe Knapp,
Thomas i**.
“Value of Literature in Woman’s
Work.” Mrs. O. C. Hall, Thomas-
rille.
Solo—Mrs. Jane Milligan, Boston.
“Young People’s Work.”—Y. W.
, Mrs. J. F .Stone, Cairo; Read
ing. Louis Ward, Boston; Royal
Ambassadors, Mrs. A. S. Averitt,
Quitman; Sunbeans, Mrs. H. M. j
Groover .Boston.
Song.
Prayer.
Disrais: ion.
Missionary Sermon, Thursday
Evening at 8 o'clock, Dr. W. M.
Harris, Thomasville.
that currency legislation is neces
sary at the present session, so that
any attempt to create artificial dls-
urbances, after the tariff bill be-
omes a law, may be offset by a
free system of credit, making it pos-
ible for the business men to take
care of themselves.
SIX WEEKS AND
NOT COMPLETED
TARIFF MEASURE STILL IN
COMMITTEE AND BEING AR
GUED ' ALMOST WITHOUT
CEASING.
Washington, June lb.—-After six
weeks’ work on the tariff bill, the
Democratic Senate leaders have
nearly completed their task, and
will have the revised measure ready
for the Democratic caucus which is
to be held thle week.
The Democrats of the Finance
Committee met today to begin a
consideration of the sub-commit
tee’s report on the agricultural
schedule. It is believed this will
take but little time, as the entire
Democratic membership has already
conferred on the changes on cattle,
agricultural raw materials which go
on the free list, with the counter
vailing duty proviso.
Is abolt to be up, about the house
every day. Her first day at bom®
she started by cooking breakfast.
This is an unusual case and
which did not result fatally, despit®
the opinions of tne physicians that
she could not live.
CONGRATULATED EMPEROR
American Among the First to Go to
the German Ruler With Good
Wishes and Congratulations.
Berlin, Germany, June 16.—Em
peror William’s twenty-fifth anni
versary of his successful reign, waa
celebrated with fitting ceremonies
through German today. *
Carnegie Among First to Con
gratulate Emperor Today.
Berlin, June 16.—A delegation
headed by Andrew Carnegie, waa
among the first received by Emperor
William today, to congratulate the
I Emperor on the attainment of his
| twenty-fifth anniversary of his suc-
I cessful reign.
| The Americans presented Emperor-
Williams an address signed by many
of their countrymen, praising his
efforts In behalf of peace progress.
ARCTIC EXPEDITION SAILS
TOMORROW FROM VICTORIA.
Victoria, B. C., June 16.—The
loading of the old whaler “Karluk,"
The scheduiee to be approved are wh „. h wlM carry the Itefanlon9 ex-
ploring expedition to the Arctic,
was completed today, and the Kar-
probably will sail tomorrow on
sundries, silk, free list, Income tax
and the administrative sections of
the tariff bill. A few points are yet
undecided in connection with the j lu , ong voyage to the Far North,
metal, cotto; nd wool schedules,
The Finance Committee also must! the provisions of the wool and susar
determine upon the date on which ‘ schedules are to become effective.
Bulgarian
Neckwear
and the new
English Collars
for
men.
COME AND SEE THEM.
Louis Steyerman,
The Shop of Quality
On the Corner.