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VOL. a -No. 105.
THOMAS VILUC, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, WARY 10, 1015.
$1.00 per Ararat.
FRENCH SOLDIERS FROM MOROCCO ITIILr SLOW
USE GUNS FOR CLUBS III BIC FIGHT
DESPERATE HAND-TO-HAND CONFLICT, FIERCEST OF THE
AVAR, HAS TAKEN PLACE ALONG THE YSER RIVER—BOTH
SIDES ARE AT A STANDSTILL AND GERMANS CLAIM NO AD
VANCE OF ENEMY—POLISH CAMPAIGN PROGRESSING, WHILE
RUSSIA WHIPS AUSTRIANS AGAIN.
Detailed descriptions ol the bat
tles which raged last week along
the Alsne, supplementing the brief
French and German announcements,
show that those fights rivaled in fe
rocity that along the Yser canal, in
Flanders, when the Germans made
a desperate effort to break through
to the English channel, although
the actual number of men engaged
was smaller.
Desperate band-to-hand encoun
ters occurred In the suburbs of 3ois
eons. The ~ French Moroccan regi
ments distinguished themselves, us-
lng their rifles as clubs, after thejr
bayonets had been broken.
French advices say that, along the
front the positions taken after their
retreat, are stronger than ever.
London suggests thai the Germans
may follow up their victory by Inau
gurating .another forward move
ment.
Berlin considers the Allies’ gen
eral offensive movement, which Is
said to have been ordered a month
ago, as broken down.
Late Petrograd reports emphasize
the completeness of the victory
said to have been gained over the
Turkish troops.
The Germans have again attacked
the Russians west of Warsaw, but
have been unable apparently
break through the line of defense,
In Northern Poland, the Russians
continue to advance toward the
Prussian border.
.afternoon, recites French successes
at various points along the battle
line, most of them artillery en
gagements. None of today’s actions
sem to have been of any Impor
tance.
Stormy weather prevailed yester
day In Flanders and also In the Vos
ges region.
TO
FROM EFFECT OF EARTHQUAKE
—THOUSANDS WORKING IN
RUINS — KING ESTIMATES
DEATH LIST AT TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND.
(By Associated Press.)
Rome. Italy, Jan. 18.—Rescue
GERMANS REPORT PROGRESS;
SAY FRENCH ARE INACTIVE
(By Associated Press.)
Berlin, Jan. 18.—The German of
ficial statement, Issued here this af
ternoon, referring to tho artillery
engagements In France, says the Ger
mans were successful yesterday In
various encounters of minor Impor
tance.
The statement declares the French
recently . have not undertaken any
direct attacks.
FRENCH REPORT MINOR
FIGHTS AND BAD
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Jan. 18.—The French of
ficial statement, Issued here this
PROHIBITION GETS RAP
In the Senate When Rider to En
force it In District of Colombia,
• Foiled of Passage by Good
Dig Vote Today.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—The Sen
ate today defeated, by a vote of 40
to 38, a motion to suspend the
rules In order to admit, as an ap
propriation bill "rider," Senator
‘Sheppard’s amendment to establish
absolute prohibition In the District
of Columbia.
The Senate had previously voted
It required a two-thirds majority to
suspend the rules.
Senator Sheppard sold he would
snake no further effort to press the
prohibition Issue In connection with
the District appropriation bill, but
be would urge It another way later.
BRITISH DID NOT DO, AS
WAS CLAMED FOB THEM.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. 18.—The military
observer who Is with the British
army In France, and who writes the
reports given the press. Is authority
for the statement that the British
forces recently did not capture any
German positions near LaBasse and
advance one mile.
The reported capture was pub
lished in Paris last Friday. The
British have attempted no attack
on LaBasse.
CASE IS DOCKETED
IN THE 0. S. COURT
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—Leo M.
Frank’s historic pica was docketed
in the Supreme Court today.
Georgia may move, at any time,
for an advance of the case for an
early hearing. Without such ac
tion, the case would not be reported
In the regluar course for nearly
eighteen months.
3,335,908 TONS COTTON SEED
created by the earthquake, Is pro
ceeding slowly under great difficul
ties.
Each excavation verifies the early
reports of probable casualties, al
though occasionally living victims
are released.
Thousands of soldiers ana civil
ians are gradually getting food and
supplies over obstructed roads to
the stricken towns.
One estimate places the probable
property loss at sixty million dol
lars.
The Pope nas sent aid to all the
bishops In the earthquake zone. The
Pope thus far has received four mil
lion dollars to be used as a relief
fund.
TWO
CITY - COURT ADJOURNS AFTER
TRANSACTION OF UNUSUALLY
LARGE AMOUNT OF BUSINESS,
ISO CASES BEING DISPOSED
OF DURING SESSION.
Below is given a statement of the
cases disposed of, and of the dispo
sitions, respectively, of the cases
work, throughout the wl.derness « ^ o“m
klNG EMANUEL SENDS THANKS
TO PRESIDENT WILSON.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—President
Wilson today received a cable <raru
from King Victor Emanuel, of
Italy, thanking him for his sympa
thy, which was expressed Immed
iately after the recent earthquake.
Ambassador Page, at Rome, has
cabled that the Italian government
has estimated the number killed
and wounded at probably twenty-
five thousand.
Mr. Page said, owing to the pre
vailing International situation, Italy
was not expecting foreign aid.
TERRIBLE DESTRUCTION
WROUGHT AT AVEZZANO.
(By Associated Pross.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—The Census
Bureau announced today that the
cotton seed, from the 1914 crop,
crushed prior, to January first,
amounted to 3,335,955 tons, com
pared with 3,012,685 for the pro
ceeding year.
The llnters obtained were 460,836
bales.
Tons ernshed by states:
Georgia, 807,750; South Carolina,
259.965; Mississippi, 319,549.
Anything the doctor orders, that the
nurse wants or that professional people
may have occasion to use will be found
right up-to-date, in best quality and good
variety at this store,
Our sto.ck is not limited in any way.
Come here at first and get what you want
(By Associated Press.)
Avezzano, Italy, Jan. 18.—More
than two thousand soldiers were
today working on the ruins of this
city, which cover several square
miles. The Minister of Public
Works has estimated the number of
dead in this district at twenty thou
sand, and the Injured at ten thou
sand.
Every section of the city Is so
completely ruined that It Is hard for
even residents to recogntzo some of
the principal streets.
Avezzano wae an Important manu
facturing center. Large sugar plants,
costing moro than one million dol
lars were located here. Some ma
chinery In those plants may yet be
of value. Other mills located here,
and which were partially destroyed,
represent Investments of about three
million dollars.
asvllle, which was.’, adjourned
yesterday, after brflng in session for
over two weeks;
1— Sanchez ve. W, A. Waae; Judg
ment for plaintiff.
2— International Harvester Co.
vs. J. Williams; - Judgt for plff.
3— Wade-Chambers Co. vs. Har
ris; judgt for plS. ,
4— International Harvester Co.
ve. Sasser; Judgt for plff.
6—Travelers Inoj Co. vs. Swift
Lumber Co.; settled.
6— iMoultrle Gro. Co. vs. Adams;
Judgt for plff.
7— ..Milligan vs. A. -Mash, Garni
shee; dismissed.
8— International Harvester
vs. C. Williams; judgt for plff.
9— Bank of Barwlck vs. Johnson,
Clt; Judgt of not subject.
10— Tillman vs. Webb, claimant
Judgt. for claimant.
11— Montgomery vs. Lassiter,
claimant; dismissed.
12— National Bank vs. Davis,
claimant; claim withdrawn.
13— Grantham & Lester vs. Stev
enson; settled.
14— Grlbben vs. Y. M. C. A.; set
OFFICERS WILL BE FORMALLY
ELECTED FOR THE NEXT TWO
YEARS BY THE VOTERS OF
THE CITY OF THOMASVTLLE.
(Continued ou Page 2.)
MEXICO FXCES
BIG FIGHTING
VILLA AND ZAPATA FORCES
AND THE CONSTITUTIONALIST
PRESIDENT KAVB MIXED,
THAT PEACE SEEMS FURTHER
OFF THAN EVER.
MORGAN LOANS TO RUSSIA
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18!—J. P. Mor
gan, discussing the foreign exchange
situation with President Wilson to
day. said conditions were Improving.
It la understood Mr. Morgan In
formed the President that the In
creased American exporta had great
ly reduced the amount which the
Americans owned at the outbreak of
tho European war.
Mr. Morgan explained that, his
firm had not arranged a direct loan
to Russia, but the debts which Rus
sia owed In the United States, for
supplies purchased by that country
would be met through Morgan &
Company. It Is said* the President
does not object to this plan.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—When Gen
eral Gutierrez left Mexico City yes
terday, ho took with him most of
the troops who were garrisoning
the capital. State Depaitment ad
vices received here today Indicated
Gutierrez, at the present time, com
mands five thousand men.
The Department !• anxlour to
know if Gutierrez has abandoned
all claims to the Provisional Presi
dency or merely gone to Pachuco,
with part of hts cabinet. In order
that he might set up a government
there In defiance of the Constitution
alist faction
The Governor of the Federal Dis
trict has given assurances that there
Is no cause for alarm la Mexico
City. He said his troops were suf
ficient to preserve order. He antici
pates no attack upon the city.
So far, there has been no confir
mation of the reports that Generals
Villa and Zapata have nroken off
their friendly relations.
VILLA PLANS TO ESTABLISH
MORE STABLE GOVERNMENT.
The biennial city electron will
take place Tuesday. The polls
will be open from eight to five, - and
both precincts will hsve the usual
quota of Managers and Clerks,
ready to do 'the work.
The election, as usual, will be
quiet, and It Is more than probable
that only a small vote will be poll
ed. Captain Doss will have charge
of the Court House and Judge Mal
lard of the City Hall.
The ballot to De used Is as fol
lows, as certified to by the City
Executive committee, after the re
cent White primary, when the offl
cers were formally nominated:
FOR MAYOR.
J. FONDREN MITCHELL
FOR ALDERMEN
C. L. THOMPSON
Wm. MILLER
M. M. COOPER
W. FEINBERO
L. H. JERGER
A. McDOUGALD
W. B. HAMBLETON
E. E. MACK
FOR MARSHAL
A. B. Mlr/TON
FOR TREASURER
J. W. H. MITCHELL.
FOR CLERK.
A. A. RILEY
FOR SEXTON
T. J. FRANKLIN
FOR SCHOOL BOARD
J. A. CHASTAIN
E. R. JERGER
W. J. UPCHURCH
W. A. WATT
E TO BE DID XT
NEW CITY SCIOE TOESDXT
COTTERS HE
LIVES TO THE NUMBER OF 470,
AND 210 VESSELS AIDED DUR
ING THE YEAR BY THIS DE
PARTMENT OF U. 8.
(By Associated Press )
El Paso, Texas, Jan. 18.—Genera!
Villa, with the main group of his
army. Is expected to return today,
and will make an attempt to read
just a situation of considerable
Importance, Incidental to the flight
Saturday of Provisional President
Gutierrez and the appointment of
Roque Gonzales Garza, to that post.
Mexico City Is reported to be In a
state of disorder and excitement
equalled' only by the Dlaz-Huerta
uprising against the Madero govern
ment In 1912.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 18.—Common
dant E. P. Bertholf today reported
to Congress that the United States
revenue cutter service saved 476
lives and aided 210 vessels valued
with cargoes at nine million dollars
during the past year.
For every dollar expended by the
service .It aided In saving property
worth three dollars and seventy-two
cents. 1
The commandant’s report again
recommends the consolidation of
the Revenue cutter service and the
Life-Saving service Into one organi
zation to bo known as the Coast
Guard.
The Ice patrol by the cutters Sen
eca and Miami, In the North At
lantic steamship lines last spring
and summer Is reviewed In the re
port. The report ralntalns a letter
from French Ambassador Jusserand
to Secretary of State Bryan, prais
ing tho work of the Ice patrol, and
calling It "a blessing to navigation
of all countries.’’
The report shows that nearly
thirty thousand vessels wore board
ed during the year. More than nine
hundred of these were seized and
ordered reported for violating laws.
Penalties of more than two hundred
thousand dollars, which wore Incur
red by these vessels, were reported.
Pike’s Compound Syrup
WHITE PINE and TAR MENTHOLATED
will stop that cough or money refunded.
25c Bottles at
RED CROSS DRUG CQ$
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The Leading Pharmacist* Thomasville, Georgia.
INTERESTING EXERCISES ARE PLANNED—TWO HIGHEST MASONS
IN THE STATE WILL BE PRESENT AND ATTEND -r SCHOOL
CHILDREN, CITY OFFICIALS AND OTHERS WILL BE PRESENT
ON MALLETTE HEIGHTS AT THREE OCLOCK, WHEN CERE
MONIES BEGIN.
Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, the exercises attendant
upon the laying of the cornerstone of the new school building on Mal-
lette Heights will begin. The Grand Lodge of Masons of the State •
of Georgia will have c'large of the actual ceremonies of laying the
stone, but other Interesting features will be added to the program.
This Is the first cornerstone that has been laid by Masons in
Thomasville in many, many years, and It should prove a very Inter
esting event, being the beginning of the first white public school ever
erected by Thomasville bond money.
The program of exercises Is as follows:
Prayer—Kev. R. S. Sanders.
Song—“America.’’
Introduction of Orand Lodgo officers, preparatory to laying
stone, by E. R. Jerger, President Board of Education.
Laying of cornerstono, In due and ancient form by Grand Lodge
of Georgia; N. H. Ballard, Grand Master; F. O. Miller, Deputy Grand
Master.
Address—N. H. Ballard, Grand Master of Georgia, and Superin
tendent Brunswick Schools.
Song—‘‘Georgia Land,’’ by School Children.
Address—Dr. W. M. Harris.
Song—“Dixie,” Camp Fire Girls In full ceremonial robes.
Benediction—Rev. W. H. Higgins.
The Grand Master of Georgia, tho Deputy Grand Master, and the
Grand Treasurer will bo present on that occasion. This Is the first
time Thomasville has ever entertained three grand lodge officers at
one tlmo.
The officers who will participate In the ceremonies are:
Grand Master N. H. Ballard, of Brunswick.
Deputy Grand Master F. O. Miller of Fort Valley.
Grand Senior Warden R. L. Wylly, of Thomasville.
Grand Junior Warden George H. Fields, of Balnbridgo.
Grand Chaplain, Rev. O. F. Cook, of Thomasville.
Grand Marshal—W. B. Cochran, Thomasville.
Grand' Secretary—J. W. H. Mitchell, Thomasville.
Grand Treasurer—J. M. Rushln, Boston,
v Master Architect—J. O. Taylor, Boston. 1
Escort of Honor—Officers and Members Thomasville Lodge. No.
369, F. & A. M.
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Mayor W. E. Beverly has stnted that the City Council will at
tend In a body and the members of the Board of Education will also
be present.
The stores of the city and business houses generally, where prac
ticable, aro asked to close, from two to four, In order to allow those
who desiro to attend the exorcises.
The schools will have a holiday, tho children being ordered to
assemble at the Fletchervllle and East Side schools at two o'clock,
sharp. They will march by classes to tho grounds, and there take
part In the ceremonies.
The cornerstone has been prepared and contains the names of
the members of tho Board of Education, on one side, and, on the
other, according to the_ requirements of the Grand Lodge of Masons,
tho Masonic year and the name of the Grand Master.
It will contain valuablo and Interesting articles, which have not
yet been completely arranged. They will Include the lists of the
officers of the City and County, school faculty. Masonic lodge mem
bers, history of Thomasville by W. I. MacIntyre and the Board" of
Education by tho President, copies of newspapers, views ot the city
and other things.
Something for you
Our clearance sale is our way of doing
something special for our customers.
Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes are
always so good that lower prices on
them make them extra value.
We do ourselves good at the same
time; get our fail and winter goods out
of the way of spring.
Here are the cash prices:
MEN’S
BOY’S
$30 suits are now $20.00 i $10 suits are now $7.00
$25 suits are now $16.50 $8 suits are now $5.50
$20 suits are now $13.00
$16 suits are now $10.00
$5 suits are now $3.88
Louis Steyerman’s
The home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes.
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