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SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION
VOL. 2. No. 07.
THOMASVIUJE, GEOltUIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1014.
$1.00 IB ANNUM.
CLAIM FRANK CASE HARRY THAW
GREAT PROGRESS
SO DO HERMANS
frontier fights result in
GAINS FOR FRANCE SAYS
PARIS REPORTS — GERMANS
AT BERLIN CLAIM REVERSES
FOR FRENCH AND SEVERAL
VICTORIES.
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Dec. 21.—Good progress
' all along the ibattlo line Is claimed
by the French, In their official
statement Issued here this alter-
nooh. There Is not a singlo men
tion ot a German success, or French
repulses. Slight gains are recorded
In Belgium, between Lye and the
Alsne; In the Champagne country,
and also In Argonne.
At one point, an advance ol
twelve hundred yards was recorded,
and at another the French gained
five hundred yards.
Some progress has been made on
the right ibank ot the Meuse, and on
the Heights ot the Meuso.
Tho French heavy artillery la de
scribed as having been successful
on the Alsne, near Rholms and else
where.
SETS SET BUCK
JUDGE NEWMAN WILL NOT AL
LOW STATEMENT THAT THERE
WAS PROBABLE CAUSE FOR
APPEAL TO U. S. COURT.
GERMANS CLAIM RECAPTURE
OF TRENCHES IN FRANCE.
(By Associated Press.)
Berlin,, Dec. 21.—The German
official statement. Issued here this
afternoon, says:
The French attacks yesterday at
Nleuport, were repulsed.
Between Rlobebourg, L’Avoue and
the LaBasse canal, we attacked the
Anglo-Indian troops. Our men
stormed and captured their trench
es; and dislodged them from their
positions with heavy losses. We
also captured one piece of artillery,
•five machine guns, two mine throw
ers, and 270 prisoners, Including
ten officers.
The trenches which we .lost to
the enemy December 8th, near Notre
Dame de Lorette have been recap
tured.
The French attack, to the north
east of Chalons, has collapsed under
our Are.
In tho Argonne region, <we have
captured an Important wooded hill,
some prisoners and three machine
guns.
The French attacks northwest of
Verdun have completely failed. An
order, issued December 17th, by
General Joelfre, a copy of which
was found on a French officer, or
dered the French troops to attack
all along the line.
(By Associated Press.)
Atlanta, Dec. 21.—Feder&l ’Judge
W. T. Newman today declined to Is
sue a certificate stating there Is
probable cause for an appeal to the
United States Supreme Court, of the
habeas corpus proceedings. Institut
ed by Leo M. Frank, who Is now un
der a sentence of death, for the
murder ot Mary Phagan.
Judge Newman said, however, that
he was willing to allow Frank
appeal the case.
Frank's attorneys say that, under
the law. Judge Newman's decision
means that they will have to go to
to Individual justice of the Supreme
court and make application to him
for the appeal. This they will do
as quickly as possible. It this jus
tice issues a certificate, saying
thinks (hero la probable cause for
an appeal, the case will go to the
Supreme court for a review of the
question of whether Frank’s consti
tutional rights were violated, be
cause of his absence from the court
room when the Jury’s verdict was
returned.
WILL RAVE TO
60 TO N. r.
TO ANSWER THE CHARGE OF
LEAVING MATTEAWAN WITH
OUT PERMISSION — UNITED
STATES SUPREME COURT SO
RULED THIS MORNING.
IN IRE ROUSE
HARD FIGHT WILL BE MAbK
FOR THE ISSUE IN CONGRESS
BY HOBSON AND OTHERS —
EIGHT HOURS' DEBATE.
(By Associated Presd.)
Chicago, Dec. 21.—Thirty-eight
hundred unemployed men, who
sought shelter In the , municipal
lodging houses last night, were given
work today by the railroads, trolley
lines and city, clearing the streets
and railways tracks of the heaviest
snowfall of the present winter.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 21.—Represen
tative Hobson and others were ac
tively at work today, lining up their
forces for tomorrow's contest In the
House, when the rule Jo take up the
Hobson resolution for a submission
to the various states, of the constl
tutlonal amendment for nation-wide
prohibition, will be voted upon.
This Issue overshadows all other
questions before Congress this week.
The administration House leaders
predict that the prohibition resolu
tion will be defeated, as a two-thirds
vote is necessary for Its adoption in
the House.
In case It la defeated. Senator
Sheppard, later lh the Senate, will
endeavor to get action on a similar
resolution.
The House rule provides eight
hours' debate, after which the vote
is to be taken. '
USE CODE ID EUD
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 21.—Ambassa
dor Page today reported that Eng
land Is arranging to allow the use
of Meyer’s Atlantic Cotton Code,
39th edition. In foreign telegrams.
A public announcement will be
made as soon as the date ot admis
sion is settled.
It would not be practicable, It
was said, to allow the use of more
than one code, and Meyer's is the
most generally used.
(By Associated Press.)
■ Washington, Dec. 21.—The United
States Supreme Court today revers
ed the refusal of the New Hamp
shire Federal Court to extradite
Harry K. Thaw to New York.
The effect of this decision Is to
cause the extradition of Thaw from
New Hampshire to New York Im
mediately, to answer. In the New
York courts, an indictment for con
spiring to escape from Matteawan
asylum.
Whether his escape while, as his
counsel contended, he was Insane,
constituted a crime, and other ques
tions, the court dismissed with the
comment that they coula not enter
into the habeas corpus proceedings;
that they were proper questions tor
the State of New York to decide.
The celebrated Thaw case In con
nection with the killing ot Stamford
White, was not before the court,
The question ot returning him on
the conspiracy question, being mere
ly up for a decision. -
Thaw Had Nothing to Say.
(By Associated Press.)
Manchester, N. H„ Dec. 21.—Thaw
received, without comment, the an
nouncement of the Supreme Court’s
action. He hSs been staying hero
during the last three months.
Primary To-day for City
Officers Creating Interest
POLLS WILL OPEN AT EIGHT O’CLOCK AND WILL CLOSE AT
FIVE THIRTY AT BOTH PRECINCTS—FORTY THREE CANDI
DATES ARE IN THE ^IELD FOR SEVENTEEN OFFICES, AND
THERE WILL,BE A LIVELY SCRAMBLE FOR THE PLACES—
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MON AY FIXED THE RULES FOR THE
CONTEST SAME AS USUAL.
TO CHEER UP
VILLU G «
FROM BORDER, IT IS REPORTED,
AND NO MORE SHOTS WILL
FALL ACROSS THE LINE OF
THE UNITED STATES.
(By Associated Press.)/
Washington, Dec. 11.—Brigadier
General Bliss, at Naco, Arizona, to
day repotted that the rival Mexican
factions continued to hold their
positions. He made no mention of
any shots,falling on American soil.
Maytorena Wil) Move Troops,
American Oonsul SUnman,
Mexico City, today transmitted
message from General Maytorena,
the Villa commander, at Naco,
Provisional President Gnettrrez,
stating his Intention of moving nls
forces away from the American bor
der. Ho said his forces refused to
return fire Saturday, to avoid shoot
ing Into United States territory.
REPENTANCE DAY BY
ARMY CATHOLIC
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Combs 50 to
Nall Files -10 to
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Manicure Scissors 50 to,
Imported and American
Toilet Waters 75 to
Fountain Pens p 2.00 to
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Nnnnally’s Candies.
Perfume Sets 3.78 to
32-.00
3.50
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Thermos Bottles .... $1.50 to $3.50
Thermos Outing Lunch
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Meerchaum Pipes .... 2.50 to 7.00
English Briar Pipes.. .75 to 2.00
Durham Duplex Razor. 1.00 to 6.00
Auto Strop Razor ... 6.00
Gillette Safety Razor. s.jo
Fountain Pens 2.00 to 8.00
Military Brushes .... 2.60 to 1.10
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GERMAN THOOPf) OF THAT FAITH
WILL HAVE JANUARY TENTH
SET ASIDE FOR SUCH PUR.
POSES SAYS REPORT.
(By Associated Press.)
Amsterdam, Dec. 21.—A Cologne
dispatch says the Archbishops and
Bishops of Germany have ordered
that January tenth he kept as a gen
eral repentance day by all Catholics
In the German army.
The priests who are now In the
field with the army, are charged
with the duty of encouraging the
soldiers to participate In this event.
PROMINENT OHIO HOTEL
MAN, STABBED TO DEATH.
(By Associated Press.)
Cleveland, O., Dec. 21.—Wllllsm
J. Troy, proprietor ot several ho
tels In this Btate, was found stabbed
to death today m one ot h'ls hotels.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Dec. 2li—Despite the
gloom which hangs over London at
night, and the general depression as
a result of the war, the big Londqn
theatres will offer Christmas attrac
tions for . children as usual. The
leading hotels haVb also announced
they will resume tbelr Saturday
evening dances, in inn effort to
throw off the. gloom which Is fast
settling over England.
Mourning Is raplrly displacing the
gay colors in thq streets, and tho
shop Windows are filled with black
hats. Nearly all the French and
Belgian visitors are In mourning.
13,977,189
RALES GINNED
The White Primary, for the selec
tion of officers for the city, to be for
mally elected in the general election
In January, will be held today.
The polls at the court house, and
the City Hall will ope- ,t eight
o’clock, and will close at five thirty.
These are the hours for the regular
election, and the Executive Commit
tee decided'that these hours should
prevail In the primary.
The Managers and Clerks have
been selected as follows:
City Hall: Managers, J. S. Mallard-
James Miller and Robert Alexander.
Clerks, Walter Pittman and O. B.
•Mayo.
Court House: Managers, R. E. Les
ter, W. E. Cralgmlles and R. A.'
Jones. Clerks, T. H. McNeill and
James Burob.
The full ticket of all candidates—
forty-three in number for seventeen
offices—Is as follows:
FOR MAYOR
(Vote for One)
W. E. BEVERLY
FONDREN MITCHELL
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 21.—The sev
enth cotton ginning report ot the
season, compiled, from reports of
Census Bureau correspondents and
agents throughout the cotton belt,
Issued at 10 a. m„ today, announced
that 13,977,189 bales of cotton,
counting round as half bales, of the
growth of 1914 had ■been ginned prior
to December 13.
This compared with 12,927,42$
bales, or 92.6 per cent of the en
tire crop, ginned prior to December
13, last year, 12,439,036 bales, or
92.2 per cent tn 1912, and 13,770-
727 bales, or 88.6 per cent In 1911.
The average quantity of cotton
ginned prior to December 1, In the
past four years, was 12,458,158
bales or 91.4 per cent, of the crop.
Included In the glnnlngs were
42,796 round bales, compared with
91,686 last year, 75,772 in 1912,
and 92,790 In 1911.
Sea'Island cotton Included num
bored 71.488 -bales, compared with
69,520 bales last year, 60,446 'bales
in 1912 and 98,035 bales In 1911.
Glnnlngs prior to December 13, By
states, follow:
Alabama 1,573,183
Arkansas. . _ 894,277
Florida .. .. 80,863
Georgia.... ..... 2.452.790
Louisiana 416,533
Mississippi.. . . • 1,080,002
North Carolina 766.673
Oklahoma . 1.068,898
South Carolina 1,388.395
Tennessee 319,848
Texas 7 . . .3,875,144
All Other States 116.U83
Glnnlmrs of Sea Island cotton,
prior to December 1. by states:
Florida 30,586
Georgia. 3 7,885
South Carolina ; 3,517'
INVESTIGATING GAFF MURDER
(By Acaodated Press.)
New York, Dec. 21.—Joseph and
Jacob Cohen, brothers, pleaded not
guilty today to an Indictment grow
ing out of the grand jury Investiga
tion Into the murder of Barnet
Baff, a wealthy poultry dealer.
The Cohens are also charged with
assaulting Allen T. Pearson, Ball's
business Associate. .
The Grand Jury today resumed
Its Investigation Into the Baff mur
der case, under the personal direc
tion of District Attorney Whitman.
Further Indictments are expected.
FOR ALDERMEN.
(Vote for Eight)
At BENNETT
J. L. BEVERLY
M. M. COOPER
M. R. ELDER
W. FEINBERG
C. H. FERGUSON
C. T. GANDY
W. B, HA'MBLETON
B. F. HERRING
L. H. JERGER
E. E. MACK
A. McDOUGALD
Wm. MILLER
THOMAS PETTY
P. D. PHILIPS
W. A. PRINGLE, Ji
J. H. RAST
J. A. RITCHIE
C. M. ROBIN30N
C. L. THOMPSON
HEETH VARNEDOE
BURGLAR SHOT
AT MR. TAYLOR
HOME OF MR. WATSON BUR
GLARIZED DURING HIS AB
SENCE BUT WOULD-BE THIEF
GOT AWAY AS POLICE AP
PROACH.
BATTLE NEAR
TO BE FOUGHT
The residence of Mr. A. M. Wat
son was Invaded iby a burglar Sunday
night about seven thirty o'clock.
Mr. W. J. Taylor, who lives next
door, a&w a light flash In the house
at that time and knowing that Mr.
and Mrs. Watson were both out of
town, Immediately ’phoned the po
lice and, with a shot gun, stationed
himself on the side street, to watch
until they arrived.
When the officers, Messrs. Poole
and Singletary drove up to the
front, they heard Mr. Taylor say:
"Hands up." As he uttered that
command to a man whom he saw
squatting In yard, the fellow shot
at him four times with a pistol. Mr.
Taylor returned the fire with a
shotgun, as the man fled. -Mr. Tay
lor was unfiurt and the burglar got
ft'way In the woods, back of the
house.
Tho officers went through the
place but were unable to see where
anything had-been taken. The be
lief Is that two men were about the
place, pno watching for the other,
and giving the alarm when the po
lice drove up. Mr. Taylor says he
thinks lie hit the man when he shot
at him the first time. The burglar
was but thirty feet from him. when
he fired the pistol the first time.
FOR MARSHAL.
(Vote tor One)
S. P. DOSS
A. B. MILTON
W. A. WHEELER
FOR TREASURER.
(Vote for One)
J. J. MASH
J. W. H. MITCHELL
W. M. PARKER
FOR CLERK.
(Vote for One)
A. A. RILEY
FOB SEXTON.
(Vote for One)
JOE BRYANT
\V. JI. BURNS
T. J.. FRANKLIN
J. S. PITTMAN 1
LOUIS WARD
Hill SCHOOL BOARD
(Vote for Four)
J. A. CHASTAIN
J. H. FLOWERS
W. W. JARRELL
E. R. JERGER'
JAMB3 mckinnon
LEE NEEL
W. J. UPCHURCH
W. A. WATT
Mr. William Henderson, Cashier
the Bank of Metcalfe, was among
the visitors here yesterday.
OLE SCOTLAND
ACCORDING TO REPORT, BUT NO
CONFORMATION HAS YET
COME TO THE LONDON AU
THORITIES.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Dec. 21.—It Is rumored
here that a German cruiser has
been sunk off Scotland's coast, and
also that two British destroyers have
arrived at Leith, badly damaged.
There Is no confirmation or this
report.
GERMAN ARMY WITHIN TWENTY
MILES OF THE POLISH CAPI
TAL, BUT THE RUSSIANS ARE
OFFERING A STUBBORN RE
SISTANCE-SMALL FIGHTS RE
TORTED.
Norwegian Steamer Aground,
(By Associated Press.)
Turks Island, Dec. 21.—The Nor-
wetjlan steamer, "Anita," Halifax to
Jamaica, stranded on North Caicos
Island Saturday, and probably will'
be a total loss. The crew was res
cued.
SCANDINAVIANS FORM ALLIANCE
(By Associated Press.)
Petrograd, Dec. 21.—The Russian
press Is convinced that the forma
tion of u Scandinavian Triple Alli
ance may be announced at any time
a result of the conference this
week of the Swedish, Norwegian and
Danish kings. .
The newspapers believe that such
an alliance could not possibly be a
source of danger to Russia, and
they believe It way allay all appre
hension about the possible Swedish
pro-German sympathies.
(By Associated Press.) .
London. Dec. 21.—The great bat
tle west of Warsaw remains to be
fought out, Judging from both the
Berlin and Petrograd dispatches..
The British military observers to
day believe the German contention,
that General Von Hlnderburg had
scored a notable victory over the
Russians must be qualified.' A par
allel case Is found In thl recent
claims of a crushing Russian vic
tory near Lodz, which subsequently
proved to be premature and exag
gerated.
General Von Hindenburg's army
has advanceu steadily toward the
Polish capital, but the Russians ap
pear to have retreated to strong en
trenchments. While the invaders
are within two or three days’ march
of Warsaw, there Is every reason to
believe that hard fighting must oc
cur before It can be determined
whether this latest German attempt
•will be successful.
Both Sides Claim Gains.
Along the Southern frontier of
East Prussia, the Russians claim to
have the upper hand, but, further
south In Southern Poland and Gali
cia, the Austro-German > leaders
claim they are sweeping everything
before them. They assert they have
cleared West Galicia of Russians..
That means that the long siege of
Cracow has been raised, and thi)t,
‘he Teutonic advance continues,
Przemysl may be relieved.
Emperor William Returns to
France anil Belgium.
Kfnperor William has recovered,
and returned to the front. The Ber
lin advices lead one to the belief
that he has turned Westward.
A neutral traveler arriving today
from Berlin, says the Germans arc
not thinking seriously ot a Zeppe
lin Invasion ot England. He says
the Germans regard the apprehen
sion and precautions against Zeppe-
llne attacks, which are being taken
in London and other English cities,
as a great Joke.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
GERMAN'S CAN'T BREAK LINE.
(By Associated Press.)
Petrograd, Dec. 21.—The Russian
forces are still holding at bay the
German army of two hundred thou
sand men, which Is seeking to cross
the Bzura river at 3ochaczew, and
advance on Warsaw, 30 miles away.
The army has been trying to cross
this river for the past three days.
JAP EMPEROR GIVES
TO SALVATION ARAAY
(By Associated Press.)
Toklo, Dec. 21.—It was announc
ed today, that the Emperor and Em
press had donated fifteen hundred
dollars to the Salvation army.
This Is the first time. It Is stated,
that Imperial recognition has been
given that organization.
A New Lot
of
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