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VOL. 2. No. 73.
THOMASVTLLJC, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 0, 1014.
•1.0* prat ANNUM.
Germans Claim Victory In
Belgium and In Russia
ANTWERP OPEN TO FIRE OF ENEMY, SAY DISPATCHES, TELLING
OF CAPTURE OF OUTER FORTS — RUSSIANS REPULSED ON
THE BORDER, WITH GREAT LOSS OF LIFE, SAITS BERLIN
DISPATCH—INDIAN TROOPS AND PORTUGUESE ARE TO BE
BROUGHT UP BY THE ENGLISH GOVERNMENT FOR FIGHTING
PURPOSES.
(By Associates tress.) | Portugal’s cooperation In the war
Berlin, Oct. 5.—(By Wireless, via appears Imminent, with the mobllixa-
Sayvllle, L. I.)—The German army tlon of the Portuguese forces. This
headquarters’ official report, Issued
Qere this afternoon, says:
In the eiege ot Antwerp, the forts
ot Llerre, Waelhem, KenlngshoycKt,
and the intermediate redoubts, witn
thirty Suns, have been taken. Thus
a wide breach has been made In tne
outer circle of forts, rendering an
attack on the Inner circle, and tne
town Itself, possible.
Russians Defeated.
Near Augustowo, the Third Siber-
lt Is believed, has been ordered on
the demand of England,
England Is now busy sowing mines
In certain parts of the North Sea.
Germans Claim Their Operations
Were Successful.
(By Associated press.)
London, Oct. 5.—A Reuter dis
patch from Berlin, via Amsterdam,
gives the German official statement,
dated yesterday. It says that, In the
lan and Parts of the Twenty-second j wes tern battle theatre, on the right
Russian army corps, composing tao wlng> and In the .ATgonne district,
left wing of the Russian army; upon flgming was still progressing suc-
crosslng the Nlemen river, were de- cessfully.
tested after a two days’ battle. More. The operations near Antwerp, in
than two thousand unwounded Hus- the eastern theatre, have been car-
elans, a large quantity of-guns, and ried outj according to the German
TWO LARGE TOWNS ARE KNOWN
TO HAVE BEEN SEVERELY
DAMAGED BY THE SHOCK SAT
URDAY NIGHT.
(By Associated Press.)
Smyrna, Asiatic Turkoy, Oct. 5.—
The towns of Isbarta, with 25.ou!)
population, and Burdur, with 12,00(1
population. In the province o( Kon-
law, were severely damaged by an
earthquake Saturday night.
The loss of life was very heavy.
machine guns were secured.
Portuguese May Enter War.
Other press matter issued trom
omclal headquarters says that tne
British Indian native troops, whicn
were recently landed at Marseilles,
have left that port for the north
ward. British ships have also ar
rived at Lisbon, Portugal. They 'are
plan, without fighting.
Belgian Say Situation Unchanged.
(By Associated Press.'*
Antwerp, Belgium, Oct. 5.—Tne
official announcement issued by the
Belgian general staff today, says the
| situation of the fortified positions
probably destined to transport Por- around Antwerp remained unchaug-
tuguese troops. |ed today.
ARE HUNGRY
EXTRA SESSION
NOT PROBABLE
WILSON SAID NO EXTRA SESSION
WAS PLANNED FOB NOVEM
BER, AS PREVIOUSLY AN
NOUNCED IN NEWSPAPERS.
BOSTON PASTOR
MGGQOMBS REFUSES
ARRESTED AS A SPY
(By Associated Press.)
London, Oct. 5.—Albert A. Wil
liams, pastor of the Hoverlck con
gregational Church, of Boston, has
reached London, after nls arrest and
Imprisonment In Brussels, by the
German officials on the charge ot be
ing a spy.
The notes mode by the minister,
for a sermon on the war norrors,
fell Into the German hands. Tne
uermans thought them code mes
sages, and Williams was consequent
ly arrested and Imprisoned for two
days, before American Minister Whit
lock secured bio release.
GERMANS REPULSED IN ORIENT
(By Associated Press.)
Toklo, Oct. 5.—It was officially
announced hare today that the Ger
mans made a night surprise attack
on the Japanese at Tslng-Tau. The
Germans were repulsed, only alter
forty-eight of their number were
killed.
NEW YORK PLAGE
(By Associated Press.)
New York, Oct. b.—William
.McCombs, Chairman of the Demo
cratic National Committee, said to
day that he had definitely declined
Governor Glynn'B request that he
take the chairmanship of the State
committee. He told the Governor
that he preferred not to accept that
-place. •
TWELVE DIE IN
BIRMINGHAM EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press.)
Birmingham, Ala. Oct. 6.—Twelve
men are dead, and twelve others
were Injured in an explosion In tne
■Mulga mines of the Woodward Iron
Company, near here, this morning.
(By Associated Tress.)
Paris, Oct, 5.—A Nish dispatch to
the Havas Agency, says that the Ser
vian War Office .has lust issued the
following statement:
The Servian troops have again ap
proached the fortifications protecting
the Bosnian capital.
The Austrians, on the right bank
of the Drlna, are suffering for lack
of provisions.
On October second, on the river
Save, the Austrians attacked their
own troops.
FU. CENTRAL
ID BE SOLO
10 POST OFFICE
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING POS-
SIB1LITY OF USING THAT IN-
STEAD OF JUTE, WHICH WILL
INCREASE THE DEMAND FOB
COTTON.
(By Associated Trese.)
Washington, Oct. o.—A commit
tee of exports began today an inves
tigation to determine whether cot
ton cord would be substituted for
Jute twine, for -use In tile postofflce b ,„ and t he Alaska coal leasing bill
department. would complete the Important work
Postmaster General Burleson has
expressed the belief that because or
the high price of Jute, and the cur
tailment of the demand for the cot
ton crop, the government should
mako every effort to use cotton pro
ducts where the prices will permit.
COTTOK MENJN ATLANTA
(By Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Oct. 6.—Hundreds at
cotton growers, merchants, Cankers,
and others are attending today s
opening session-of the Southeastern
Food Crops Congress, which tne
I Georgia Chamber of Commerce can
ed to devise means for inducing the
Southern farmers to plant enough
food crops for their own use, so
whatever profit they derive from
cotton will not be expended for
meats and provisions
ARKANSAS GOVERNOR WANTS
COTTON ACREAGE REDUCED.
(By Associated Press.)
Little Rock, Ark., Oct. B.—Gover
nor Hays today requested the gover
nors of all the cotton-growing statee
to set a date to meet him In Mem
phis, to discuss the bill enforcing a
reduced cotton acreage next year,
and also to fix a date for the sev
eral legislatures to act upon . the
proposed bill.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. o.—President
Wilson told his callers today that no
extra session of Congress, In Novem
ber, Is contemplated. He said tne
war tax bill, the Clayton anti-trust
for this session.
After the passage of these bills,
there is no reason why Congress
should not adjourn, the President
■eld.
For the next session, the tentative
program outlined by the President
Includes the Alexander ship purchase
hill, the Philippine bill, the general
leasing bill, the general land bin,
the general dam bill, and the usual
quota of appropriation bills.
BATTLE ALONE THE BIVER BE
INDECISIVE RESULTS, REPORT port, however. He claims that the
President Begins Letter Writing.
(By Ae8orlated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 6.—President
Wilson today began work on the let
ter which be will send to Majority
Leader Underwood, ot the House,
endorsing for re-election tn 0 Demo
cratic members of the House.
The President plana to tell of the
achievements of the Democratic ma
jority of the HOnse, in supporting
the Administration.
MET GOINS AHEAD
all of the Thomasvtlle churches Sun-
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 6.—Notwith
standing the strong protest of the
j Powers, includes the United States,
i Turkey Is actively carrying out her
SHERIFF WILL DISPOSE OF THE | program tor abrogation of the capitu-
PHOPERTY TOMORROW, AND; latlons. She has proceeded to mage
THERE IS A RUMOR THAT THE ^ effective the new and Increased cus-
SEABOARD MAY BE A BIDDER, toms rates, replacing the low arbl-
. . * : trary rates, which were fixed In tne
The foreclosure sale of the Flort- capitulation,
da Central property, In Georgia win *
take place at the Court House, ln * nrnlilll
Thomasvllle tomorrow at elevenj ktRUlN
oclock.Tbls Bale Includes the two en-'
Bines, cars, supplies, trackage, rlgnt
of way and other property of the line]
in the State of Georgia.
The sale Is attracting some lo?ai
attention in view of the report winch
COLLS 00 SECRETARY BOTAN
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 6.—Count Von
Bernatorff, the German Ambassador
retary of State Bryan today.
all of the Thomoevllle church sun-^ ourr(mt ^ tbg Soaboard |g pl&n .
day, and they were all listened to - Jng tg take QVer property la
by large congregations. Many ex- order to establish a right-of-way ’ took away with him copies of EffB
presslons of pleasure and approval ! ln . Thomanviiu Mna ««, * * “ “ p
jinto Tnomasviiie. Coast Line om-jnew peace treaties between the Un
cials arrived f iere yesterday anajited States, England, Prance, Russia
J went to Monticelio, It is said, to con-j and nearly a score of other coun
ter with Seaboard officials in that^tries. Such a treaty was proposed
SIX KILLED
I
ARE RESULTS OF THE MEXICAN”
WAR TODAY—SILLIMAN DON'T
KNOW WHY HE IS BEING RE
CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
THE PARIS AUTHORITIES, AND
THE GERMANS AGREE TO THE
STATEMENT—LEFT WING OF
FRENCH DREW BACK.
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, 0*t. 5.—The official com
munication issued this afternoon,
says:
On the French left wing, to the
north of the river Oise, the luiule
oontinues with great violence, and
the result remains Indecisive.
The French have been forced to
yield ground at certain points, but
there Is no changie along the remain
der of the long battle front.
GERMANS ARMY SUFFERS
DEFEAT IN RUSSIA.
In Russia, ufter a ten days' battle,
the German anny, operating lietween
the Prussian frontier and the Nle-
men river, lias been driven back, II
lias already made Its retreat, ahan.
donlng great quantities of war mn.
terial. This army has evacuated
completely the Russian provinces of
Sawnlkl and Lonja.
"Something Definite Expected," Says
Paris Report.
<By Associate-, Press.)
Paris, Oct. 5.—The feeling was
prevalent here this morning that Im
portant developments were Imminent
In the long battle that has been
raging In the -north. The lighting
was resumed Hrecely today.
The War Office official statement
this afternoon, was eagerly awaited, I
regarding the battle of Alsne, which
has become one of the most unique
In the history of battles.
While the French know the battle
Is not yet won, they feel certain of
victory. If tho Allies win, they know
It will be at a heavy sacrifice ana
loss of life on both sides.
The military critics say the battle
can yet last for some time. In the
furious fighting now going on, tne
critics say, neither side ran Claim
Germans have been victorious along
the east Prussian frontier.
The rumor that the Russians wrere
Investing Cracow, has been discred
ited In recent reports.
The Russians, who are operating
in East Prussia, are suffering great
ly from a lack of railway transpor
tation facilities.
Von Klnck Again in Close Place.
The fighting todoy Is. reported to
be Within fifteen miles of Arras. If
this Is true, General Von Kluck Is In
as dangerous situation as he has
been In since the Allies began their
determined effort to flank the Ger
man troops.
lull apparently prevailed Sun
day all along the long battle line.
The apparent anxiety over the
French situation at St. Michael, nos
been relieved by the movement ot
the Allies, which threatens the rear
of the German Crown Prince's army.
Balkan States Inactive.
In the Balkans, the Jealousies ot
the small states, which formally
threatened European peace, are now
combining to preserve waht Is left
of It. Each Balkan nation Is afraid
to side with either the Germans or
Allies, for fear of an attack from
Its neighbor.
NICK GOES
10 IRE
(By Associated Press.)
Naco, Mexico, Oct. S.—Pot-shoot-
lng by both sides opened the filru
days’ battle of Naco, today. Gover
nor Maytorena's troops have made
no progress thus far.
Ueneral Hill, the Carranza com
mander, reports that bis losses up
to today are six killed and eight Russian Claim Capture of Important
I
(By Associated Press.i
Pctrograd, Oct. 5.—Emperor Nich
olas lias arrived at the front, ac
cording to a dispatch received here
today. Before departing, the Em
peror signed an Imperial ukase, sum
moning the reserves, and ordering
the Immediate mobilization of an
mounted troop s i n the eastern prbv-
what Napoleon called “The Result." lnces, also In the territorials..
Colonel Depaty Declam, a celo-
brlty In the Dreyfus ease, has been
wounded and Is now In a Paris hos
pital.
HUNGARIAN PORTS TO
BE CLOSED AT
wounded.
It Is reported that the Governor is
preparing to attack the front of the
town, thus Increasing the dnnger to
the line on the American side.
Silliman Hurries to Washington.
(By .Associated Press.)
Washington, Del. 5.—John R. Sil
liman. the President’s personal rep-
Fortress; Germans Soy Not.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Oct. G.—The Russian re
ports Indicate that the Germans have
been routed In the battle of Augus
towo, which lias been raging to
ward the Nlemen river, from the
east Prussian frontier, since Septem
ber 2Gth. If this report be proven
representative In Mexico, has not yet! true - W means that the Important
advised President Wilson of the ob- fortress of Ossowetz has been
to the United States, called on Sec- j ect of b!j bU rrled trip to Washing- ! Heved from Its Investment, and thus
were heard.
regard. Tho officials are Alexander
Hamilton, of Petersburg, vice-presi
dent and General Counsel ror tne
A, C. L.; R. A. McCranie, Superin
tendent and Commissioner now in
charge of the property for the Coast
Line; W. A. Kay, Assistant General
Counsel, and R. N. Cronly, general
secretary. They return to Thomns-
vlllo this afternoon, and will remain
here over tomorrow.
The terms or the sale demand a
ten thousand dollar check from the
successful bidder, balance to be paid,
when the sale la confirmed.
to Germany some time ago.
ADAMSON HAS COTTON PLAN.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 6.—Representa
tive Adamson, of Georgia, Intro-
I duced a bill In the House today, en
abling the cotton growers to borrow
money on their warehouse receipts.
The Auamson bill plans ror toe
Government to take tne notes on
the banks’ hands, paying them one.
ton. | General Renneknmp has been given
officials here are awaiting further > chance to assume the offensive.
roporta from the
peace conference.
Xguas Callontcs
WILSON AND WATTERSON
IKE PEAGE
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Oct. 8.—-That Presi
dent Wilson was about to m-ako
peace with Henry Watteraon ana
George Harvey, whom he saw at the
White House Saturday, was sug
gested today when the President told
callers that he hoped to see col
third of the Interest collected, when J Watterson at the executive mansion
the notes mature. at an early date.
An official message from the Ger
man commander at Konlgsburg, dl-
I By Associated Press.)
Philadelphia, Oct. 5.—Fearing an
attack by the Allied fleet, the naval
authorities at Flume, have ordered
all Hungarian ports closed from u.ie
hour berore sunset, to an hour after
sunrise.
Ilf HA COES TO MEXICO
rertly contradicts the Russian re- six months.
(By Associated Pr«*s.)
Philadelphia, Oct. 5.—The battle
ship Minnesota sailed yesterday tor
Mexican waters. Her ounkers ,were
tilled and she had provisions tor
The New
Arrest That Cough
by using
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