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VOL. 2. Wo. 68.
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1914.
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SMITH -SLATON - HARRIS
SMITH GETS GREAT
MAJORITY: SLATON AND
IGK DEADL
THOMAS W. HARDWICK, HOWEVER, PREDICTS HIS ELECTION ON
SECOND BALLOT IN THE STATE CONVENTION—HARRIS WILL
GET A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES, HARDMAN SECOND AND
ANDERSON HOPELESSLY IN THE REAR — WALKER, TRAM
MELL, WRIGHT, BROYLES AND BRITTAIN WINNERS.
Special to Tlmes-Enterprise.
Atlanta, Go-, Aug. 20.—With complete or partial reports from
14:1 of the 148 counties of Georgia In hand, In such wise as to Indi
cate with approximate accuracy the flnul result for the entire State,
it is conclusively apparent that Senator Hoke Smith has buried for
mer Governor Joseph M. Brown under an unprecedented avalanche of
votes, for the long-term Senatorship.
Governor Slaton has carried a plurality of the popular vote
for the. short term Senatorship, but he cannot hope to have a sufficient
Convention vote to nominate himself on the lirst ballot. Hardwick
runs second and Felder third, with about the same difference be
tween Felder and Hardwick as there is between Slaton and Hardwick.
That fight, therefore, inevitably goes to Macon Convention, on Sep
tember second, for settlement, and a bitter contest is certain.
Hardwick Is eight unit votes behind Slaton on the count today.
He declared he mnihlently expected the nomination at the hands elf
the Convention delegates on second ballot. * v
Mr. Hardwick said: "The latest returns indicate that we have
carried between 150 and 160 convention votes and I confidently hope
and expect to be nominated on the second ballot at the Macon Con
vention. The returns are good this morning and my nomination on
the first ballot may result.” .
JUDGE NAT HARRIS WINS GOVERNORSHIP,
Judge “Nat” Harris, of Macon, has won the Governorship be
yond the question of a doubt. Dr. L. G> Hardman runs a good sec
ond, with Randolph Anderson hopelessly in the rear.
SENATOR SMITH HAS 338 CONVENTION VOTES.
In 143 Counties, Senator Smith has 132 and former Governor
Brown only 11. Senator Smith gets from his 131 counties, 338 dele
gates, which is 160 more than sufficient to nominate, and Brown gets
only. 24 convention votes.
In 143 countiek, Slaton gets 62 counties, with 130 delegates;
Hardwick gets 48 counties with 128 delegates; Felder gets 37 coun
ties with 80 delegates, and Hutchens gets six counties wlfh 12 dele
gates. Cooper failed to capture even one county.
In 143 completed counties, Anderson gets nine counties, with 20
delegates; Hardman gets 67, with 140 delegates, and Harris gets 77
with 100 delegates.
It also seems from the tabulated returns that Walker will win
over Grice for the Attorney -Genet al's job; that Wm. A. Wright has a
splendid majority; that Paul Trammell has'been returned as Railroad
Commissioner; that Nash R. Broyles will be Judge of the Court of Ap
peals and J. D. Price Commissioner of Agriculture. M. L. Brittain
has a large lead on Bowden os State School Commissioner.
BITTER CONVENTION WRANGLE SEEMS CERTAINTY.
The slaton*Hardwlck-Pelder-Hutrhens fight for the short term
United States Senatorship is by no nfeans ended, in spite of the pres
ent Governor’s plurality lead. On the
contrary, it seems sure that a blt-|i ngj might split as they pleased, go^
ter convention wrangle is ahead, un-|i ng t 0 the man who ran second In
less it. become apparent now, as, their respective counties, and this
was repeatedly charged by Governor j likely would nominate Slaton, pro-
Slaton during the campaign, thatjvided the Slaton delegates stood
Felder and Hardwick really were p»t.
FOR HARDMAN
SLATON RAN SECOND AND HAR
RIS SECOND — SMITH GOT
GREAT VOTE—REHBERG MADE
WONDERFUL RACE FOR SHER
IFF AND BOWERS LEADS FOR
REPRESENTATIVE — NORTON
ALSO WINNER.
Thomas County went for Hard
man by a good, big majority. It also
went for Hardwick by a slightly
smaller plurality over Slaton, who
Tan second. Hardman's victory was
overwhelming and complete, Walker
was winner for Comptroller, Walker
for Attorney-General, Park for Treas
urer, McLendon for Railroad Com
missioner and Broyles for Judge of
the Court of Appeals. Mr. Smith,
(Continued on Page Four)
POPE PIUS
AGED PONTIFF, WHO FOR THE
PAST TEN YEARS HAD BEEN for several days. Tuesday, the at-
HEAD OF CATHOLIC CHURCH, tending physicians said the trouble
SUCCUMBED TO BRONCHIAL was of qo great importance, and
ATTACK—HAD WORRIED OVER yesterday morning re-assuring re-
GIIEAT EOROPEAN WAR. P° rt8 were current.
—- j However, a sudden change during
(By Associated Press.) fthe forenoon, and again In the early
Rome, Italy, Aug. 20.—“Together afternoon made Jeath Imminent.
In 0 ne—all things In Christ.” j Similar attacks were resisted with
These words, which was the motto th « Po f, e ’ fl p0 ^ “!
of Pope Plus X.. adopted In an ency-! * e , pr ° s ?i° n ° v «’ . th ® J,“ roi> ““ J*
cle Issued August tenth, 19)3. six j “ , | , 6° ted against another .ecover>.
days after his elevation to the Pon-I * en ? dock last night, the Pon-
tlflcate, were the last words he experienced a severe attack of
spoke. The end came peaceful at j cashing He could not move with-
it 20 o’clock Uils morning. |? ut assistance and his struggles for
..gsta? 1 . r ‘•ajg.r.aj.'Si
. * 7. . I At his bedside were Dr. Marchal-
fhe renm Hl. ZZ h.l I'™- the Po[,e ’ s ?**■“*», Cardinal
the room. His gtrength failed him, .Merry Del Val, the papal Secretary
however and aft^r a short pause, hel of 3tate , CardInals Perr ‘ ata and Ca /.
never p ‘ ' an< V an °’ *"« ‘wo sisters the
never spoke agate Pope’s niece, Gllda Parolln. Major
The Pontiff was in his eightieth
year, and the twelfth of his PontI- —
flcate. His death was long antlcl- 1 (Continued o n Page 3.)
CapL Triplett is
Burned to Death
BELOVED THIS MTI
CITIZEN DIED IfTEB SEVERE
pated, but the end came as shock to
even those near to him. He had
been suffering from a gouty catarrh
WAS IN BED SMOKING AND Ill, WHEN FOUND IN FLAMES—NEVER
SPOKE AFTER THE NURSES REACHED HIM AND DIED ABOUT
NINE P. M. WEDNESDAY —BODY WILL BE BROUGHT HERE,
AND WILL REMAIN IN STATE AT COURT HOUSE UNTIL FOUR
O’CIOCK WHEN FUNERAL OCCURS—WAS GALLANT CONFED
ERATE OFFICER AND A FORMER NEWSPAPER MAN.
BRUSSELS IS REPORTED
CAPTURED BY GERMANS
SEVERE FIGHTING HAS BEEN GOING ON, ALTHOUGH DEFINITE
DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN ASCERTAINED—rREPORT OF CAP
TURE NOT CONFIRMED—PORTION OF ARMY RETIRING TO
WARD ANTWERP THIS MORNING, BELGIANS HAVING CHECK
ED GERMANY FOR FIFTEEN DAYS, ARE FALLING BACK TO
GIVE WAY TO ALLIES.
running In partnership and that at
the psychological moment, one or
the other of them will retire.
Felder and Hardwick, between
them, will have a sufficient number
of delegates to control the Conven
tion. John M. Slaton, if Hardwick
and Felder should not get together,
could throw the nomination * to
whichever he elected. Or, In the
event they could not agree, Gover
nor Slaton could force a “Dark-
Horse" nomination.
The delegates to the convention
It 1- hardly probable that either
Feldor or Hardwick would relish
that idea, and so It appears that a
sort of pre-convention understand
ing must be had, even If It is not
already in existence, between Hard
wick and Felder, as to a floor pro
gram in the hall.
Many Angles to Fight.
There are many angles to a con
vention fight, that may prove to bo
decidedly interesting and It la by no
means certain at this time who the
nominee for the short term ovontu-
wlll be chosen from among the ally will be.
friends of the successful candidates M Hardwick will ’-a,’ Mr Wei
for Governor, and that means Mat dor,'but thlt w.T. „oi Vces.JrMy
the Harris delegates really will be mean that Fe ] der wI1 ] g | ve way t0
the men who must be reckoned 6 9
with. j —
The delegates, after some ballot-' (Continued on Page 3.)
An entire change of campaign plan may result from the German
armies finding an opening to the North. This was admitted in official
communications from Brussels today. One communication admits the
Germans have gained ground, on both sides of the Meuse, and are mow
in contact with the Allies. The dispatch adds that the Belgians did
all -that could be expected, by checking the Germans fifteen days, and
concludes with the significant statement: "This retrograde movement
doe» not mean defeat by any means," implying that the Belgians hith
erto had operated by themselves while the British and French made
preparations.
Rumors that Brussels has fallen into German hands are persis
tent in Paris today, but no confirmation was obtainable. The Belgian
capital is known to be threatened, and all roads approaching it are
now barricaded. Four Brussels ships are filled with wounded.
Antwerp is apparently the Germans' temporary goal. They are
rojvortcd to be moving slowly and steadily in that direction. The
Germans have occupied Tirelemont,
and they are believed to have come
In contact with the Allies’ front.
Brussels reports say a,battle oc
curred near Charleroi, in which th$
Germanp are supposed to have suf
fered a loss of six thousand killed.
This report has not been confirmed.
Reports are current in many Eu
ropean quarters that Germany has
decided not to comply with Japan's
ultimatum. Holland Is said to feel
uneasy for her East Indian colonies
in view of Japan’s attitude.
The news of military developments
Issued from the official bureaus Is
more brief as the forces draw near-
ogether. The French announce
In check for fifteen days, says the
communication, and have done all
that could be expected of them.
The Belgian strategy has now
been merged Into 'a general plan of
the allied armies, and the retro
grade movement does not mean de
feat by any means.
efu, east of Namur. Large German
forces continue crossing the river
Meuse, between Liege and Namur,
and German outposts have occupied
Dyle.
German Occupied Brussels?
(By Associated Prfss >
Parl3. Aug. 20.—There Is a per
sistent rumor that the Germans
have occupied Brussels. This rum
or cannot be confirmed at this hour.
German Prinaes Given Command.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 20.—The London
Times’ Rotterdam correspondent
says tnat Prince Ettel Frederick, the
German Emperor’s second son, Is
now quartered In the provisional pal
ace at Liege, as commandant. Prince
August William, the fourth son, has
gone to the front, and Gen, Von
Kotowe has been appointed Gover
nor of the province of Liege.
Special to Tlmes-Enterprise.
Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 20.—-Oiptaln John Triplett was burned to
death last night. At seven thirty o'clock, he went to bed In his room,
whit'll was on the second floor of the home. He was very feeble, both
physically and mentally. He bade Dr. Fox, the Superintendent, good
night, and at the time he retired was able to sit up on the side of
his bed* Dr. Fox, a short time later, went up to see that he was com
fortable. Captain Triplett refused to be sent to the hospital, and
wanted to be alone. He was smoking a pipe when Dr. Fox left him.
His bed was covered by a mosquito net and the usual supply of
sheets and quilts were on the bed.
When the alarm of fire was given, the watchman and other help
rushed to the room and found Captain Triplett lying on his side,
fully enveloped by the (lames. He was quickly lifted from the bed
and the flames extinguished, but help had arrived too late to save him.
His hands were burned badly, evidently in Ills efforts to tear away
the burning net and sheets.
The Home physician and nurses rushed to his room and his bums
wero dressed. He never spoke after help reached him, and died at
nine o'clock last night.
All was done for him that could t*e done. I>r. Fox found the
pipe in the bed, and the calamity was the result of 'kccidental firing
of the bed, for Captain Triplett was too feeble to extinguish the
flames.
A better, sweeter, or more kindlier man never lived, and his
tragic death has thrown everyone Into dee|»est gloom. Captain Trip
lett was 78 years old.
rapid progress of Its column which rapidly advancing on the selUe river
French War Office Statement.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 20.—An official
communication, issued in Paris last
night, says that large forces of Ger
mans are crossing the Meuse, be
tween Liege and Namur. The state-
ment also says the French army is rniffent, and the BurgrrasterR have
Germans Gaining Ground.
(By Asscciated Press.:
Paris, Aug. 20.—An official com-
munlc.U’on from Brussels says the
German*, have gained ground on the
banks of the River Meuse. They
are. In contact with the allied ar
mies. The Germans found the
routes to the southward strongly
held by the French and Belgians.
Then they discovered an opening to
the north. This may change the
strategy plans on both sides, says
this communication.
Capture of Brussels Imminent.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 20.—A Brussels dis
patch to The Star says that Ger
ms^ occupation of Brussels was lm-
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is Invading Lorraine, toward Metz
A corps of Amazons is reported
being raised In Berlin.
Montenegrin troops have invaded
Herzgovlna, and have Joined the
Servians there.
Brief Statement from War. Dept*
(By Associated Press.)
. Paris, Aug. 20.—The French War
Department's official statement this
morning was the briefest issued In
some days. Today’s, statement an
nounced only the bare facts of im
portant developments In Belgium,
and added, "There is nothing new
along the Alsace-Lorraine frontier.”
The re-occupation of Meulhausen
and Alsace by the French troops
was announced officially here today.
The Belgians held the Invaders
and had reached Dalmeon, on one
side of the river ana Murhange, on
the other. >
A Times dispatch from Paris, says
the brief reports, issued by the
French War Minister, give but little
idea of the desperate fighting around
villages on the French* border. Im
portant points have been taken and
retaken, and the battles have been
unusually desperate.
Belgians Retreat Toward Antwerp.
(By Associated Tvess.)
Paris, Aug. 20.—A portion of the
Belgian army Is retreating toward
Antwerp, according to an official an
nouncement issued here this morn
ing concerning the Belgian situa
tion. The Germans have attained a
line between Dlnant and Neufchat-
ordered the Civic guards to disarm.
Belgians Falling Back Now.
(Bv Associated r*■•••*«. *
London. Aug. 20.—The official
Bureau announce this afternoon:
"The Belgian field army, confront
ed by a superior force, has fallen
hack. The Belgian troops admira
bly delayed the hostile advance, al
lowing t'*e Allies to complete >*ielr
concentration.”
Austria Hungary Prepares For
Eventual It les.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Auer. 20.—a Central News
dlspateh from Rome says refugees
from Vienna declare the government
offices, archives and cash have been
DEATH A SHOCK TO HIS
FIUENDS IN THOMA8VILLE
ANI) THHL’OUT THE STATE.
Thnt very sad news was received
in Thomasville at The Tlmes-Emir-
price Wednesday night about nine
thirty and immediately was flashed
on the screen where election re
turns were being received. His
death occurred at the identical mo
ment when, only a short time before
his picture was thrown on the screen
and gladsome approval and love
was shouted from many throats.
The news was so sudden and un
expected that the whole crowd was
appalled and Incredibly saddened. |
Many of his friends left the scene,
and many others talked of him in
hushed voices and with intense feel
ing. They had lost a friend—one
tried and true, and one In whom
there was never a trust Imposed but
strictly and unswervingly kept.
Thomat County has lost one of Its .
most beloved citizens and Thomas- wl11 0(1 held over his body In the
ville one of its progressive pioneers j^ ourt loom. Rev. D. H. Parker,
and builders. Chaplain of the W D. Mitchell
(Tty Made Arrangements I Camp, of Confederate Veterans, as-
As soon as the news reached here. | ~ " “ ''
Acting Mayor Cooper, In behalf of (Continued on Page 4.)
the citizens, wired the Old Soldiers
Home to have the body taken to an
undertakers and put into a suitable
casket and shipped to Thomasville.
In a telephone talk with parties in
Atlanta, he was assured that
this would be done.
Body Will Lie in State.
Arrangements haye been made by
his friends that the body will oe
brought here Friday from Atlanta
and will be taken at once to the
Court House, where it will lie In
State tor a period of six hours, dur
ing which time his friends through
out the county will be given the last
hence of viewing the face of thefc*
old comrade, friend and advisor.
The friends who desire to send
flowers may have them taaen to the
Court House and placed near the
casket, after the body has been
taken there.
Funeral at Four Friday
Afternoon.
At four o’clock funeral services
(Continued on Page 2.)
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