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************ Official Organ Thomas County ************ tints SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION Why Wait? Send in Your Subkcriptlon NOW. ************ 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.