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The Semi-Weekly
is the
Official Organ
of Thomas County
SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION
VOL. 8. Xo. 10.
THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1018.
Orianlzerf ISS1.
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GERMANS EVACUATE
LODZ AND HUNGARIAN
CORPS IS IN DANGER
BATTLE PROGRESSING FIERCELY AI.ONG SIXTY MILES OF LINK,
WITH APPARENT ADVANTAGES FOR THE RUSSIANS, WHO
HAVE HELD CLOSELY TO THEIR ENTRENCHMENTS DE
SPITE VIOLENT ATTACKS FROM GERMANS—RUSSIANS PRO
GRESS IN NORTH POLAND, AND HOLD THEIR OWN IN THE
SOUTH OF THE EASTERN WAR ARENA.
(By Associated Press.)
London, Feb. 11.—The Eastern
situatt'.n Is still occupying the at
tention of the Berlin military lead
ers, If any reliance may be placed
In the news dispatches received here
from the Continent.
Emperor William is sai.l to have
returned hurriedly from Poland, and
held a long military conference at
Berlin with General Von Moltke,
and other high authorities.
The correspondents it leading
Danish newspapers an/ Emperor
William finds the situation generally
hopeful, but he is greatly depressed
over the terrible price In men Ger
many has had to pay for the limited
advance gained against the strong
ly entrenched Russians.
4.1,000 German Dead is I*rlce.
One account reaching Paris places
the German losses on the Bzura and
Kawkl fronts at forty-five thousand
dead. This report la still uncon
firmed.
The Danish military critics say
that, by Emperor William's personal
direction, efforts will be made to
transfer the fighting to a point
where the Russians are less for
midably entrenched.
Russians Say They Are Winning.
The Russian reports of the fight
ing, from the extreme north to the
extreme southeast of u* battle
line, through Poland, continue to
exhibit an ‘optimistic lone. Their
recent logs of some ground in the
Bukowlna, spears lo have been off
set by what the Petrograd dis
patches describe as "gains of strate
gic Importance In the Carpathians."
The British press finds cause for
lengthy comment in the Austrian
officio! admission that the fighting
Is heavy and vexatious. It Is evi
dent, from this statement, that both
•Ides find the struggle In the snow-
covered passes of the Carpathians,
with precarious connections with
their supply sources, is a warfare
In which the reaults are always
dearly purchased.
Advance Noted In East lhnssla.
At the extreme north. In East
Prussia, where the Russians have
been rorduettng n flank movement,
the situation Is becoming clearer.
The Germans have rushed heavy
reinforcements to stall the Russian
advance.
In the West, the fighting during
the past few days has been of rela
tively small Importance.
GERMANS REPORTED TO HAVE
EVACUATED CITY OF LODZ.
(By Associated i-ress. 1
Paris. Feb. II.—The evacuation of
Lodz, by the German*, been
confirmed, according to a Petrograd
news dispatch, which says that all
army stores and offices of. the com
missariat. together with all trans
ports have been hastllv removed to
Kallcz.
A refugee who escaped reports
that the Germans have resumed vig
orously the constructing of fortified
lines. They had suspended this
work six weeks ago.
Lodz, which Is the second city ot
Poland, was captured by the Ger
mans on December sixth. The Rus
sians, resisting desperately, were
driven from the city, according to
the German reports. Petrograd coa-
tends the city was evacuated for
strategic reasons.
The Russians were yestprday re
ported to be assuming the offensive
on the Warsaw front. In an effort to
pnsh back the Germans, who are
reported to be transferring many of
their soldiers from there Jo East
Prussia.
Russians Seem to be Overcoming
Austro-German Fonra.
<By Associated rreef .)
Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. II.—
The great hnttle vrhleh-began-In the
Carpathians February seventh. Is
still raging furiously along a slxty-
mlle battle front, according to the
latest Information received here.
In the ATezolaboroz region. Gen
eral Dankl Is reported as being
obliged to reinforce and attempt to
extricate a large Hungarian corps,
rhloh Is almost cut off.
Tt Is reported the Russians have
alnefl several mtlea In the "Valle*
c tv-ttn.
:n one Russian chare-*, on the
lustro-Hungarian trenches. It Is of
ficially reported eighteen hundred
men were either killed or wounded,
in three hours of hard tl litlnu with
yoncte.
ALSACE SCENE
OF BIG FIGHT
GERMANS ATTEMPT HUSK UN-
DEK SHEETS OVER SNOW RUT
MOST OF THE DETACHMENT
WAS KILLED l»Y FRENCH
GUNNERS.
(By Associated Press. >
Berne. Switzerland, Fen. 11.—
military activity is apparent in Up
per Alsace, especially in the Larg
Valley, and in the districts of Pfet-
ter, Hausen and Rechesy, which are
close to the Swiss frontier. Fierce
artillery duels occur dally In this
region.
German Strategy Fails.
Two Hundred German volunteers,
covering their uniforms with w.iite
bed sheets, so they would not make
such good targets against the snow,
silently crept up to the barbed wire
entan dements before certain French
trenches Wednesday night. They
were not discovered until they were
about to cut the wires. But when
they were observed, several power
ful French machine guns opened
a deadly fire, and the Germans fled,
leaving more than half their num
ber, who had either been killed
outright Op seriously wounded.
EXTRA
IS VERY LIKELY
SITUATION IS SUCH THAT IT IS
NOT BELIEVED THE PRESENT
SESSION WILL DO WHAT THE
DEMOC RATS ARE DFTERMIN
ED ON.
now contenting themselves with an
artillery defense.
It is said mey nave lost, in round
ndnftfera.'Xen* thousand men in dead,'
wounded and prisoners, since Jan
uary 31st.
The Austrians anu Germans are
gaining ground steadily, according
to this correspondent, who says a
serious battle is raging today before
Du kin Pass.
FRENCH CAPTURE VANTAGE
1*01 NT OF IMPORTANCE.
Russian Offensive Broken, Is Ger
man Belief.
I By Associated Press.)
Berlin, Feb. 11.—The Tageblatt’s
correspondent in the Carpathians
reports that the offensive spirit of
the Russians in that arena of the
war zone appears to have been
broken, and, as a result, they are
(By Associated Press.)
Stomer, France, Feb. 11.—The
recent cupture by the French troops
of the hill of Notre Dame de Lor-
ette, has been announced at fleld
headquarters here. This hill domi
nates an entire region and has been
fiercely disputed for several weeks.
A position of much importance,
overlooking La Basse, has been cap
tured by the British, near Violanes
station. The Germans made sev
eral desperate efforts to retake It
but the Britsh repulsed their at
tacks with heavy slaughter.
Sunday night, the British captured
two trenches near Festubert, taking
five hundred prisoners who appar
ently belong to the newest class of
German recruits.
(By Associated Press >
Washington. Feb. H.—The Ad
ministration forces re-formed, to
continue their fight over tne ship
ping bill, at a conference today be
tween President Wilson. Senators
Fletcher and Simmons md Repre
sentative Kitchln.
At the conference tt was decided
to stand behind Senator Gore’s sub
stitute for the bill now pending in
the Senate.
As the situation developed, the
plan appeared to b4 to relax the
fight in the Senate, while the Gore
substitute was bein^rattached as a
House amendment to the Weeks’
bill. Meanwhile, it • was expected
the Senate would be £ble to dispose
of some of the appropriation bills.
The plan, as a Whole, seemed
surely to forecast an extra session
of Congress.
liong Session Ended Uist Night.
(By Associated! Press.)
Washington. Feb. 111.—The fight
over the Administration ship-pur
chase bill was renewed In the Sen
ate today under conditions that con
vinced most of the lfeader* that an
extra session of Congress was cer
tain. f
Some of thfFf leaders, however,
expressed the hope that there might
be an opportunity, before March
fourth, for the passage of the big
supply measures and the shipping
bill in some form.
The Senate adjourned at 6:11 last
night, after a continuous session of
fifty-four hours and eleven minutes,
this being the longest session in its
htstofy. ^
The Administration leaders were
determined today to press Senator
Fletcher’s motion to recommit with
Instructions to amend the measure
so that It will win the support of
the Progressive Republicans.
FORMAL NOTES OF
PROTEST ARE SENT TO
ENGLAND AND GERMANY
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 stock is not limited in any way.
Come here at first and get what you want
PUK-iSH
AGENTS:
S. & W. Paints.
Nunnally’s Fine Candies
WILHELMINA CARGO IS SEIZED
(By Asxuciatea Pres?)
Falmouth. England. Feb. II.—
The cargo of the American steam
ship Wilhelmina was seized by the
British authorities here today, in ac
cordance wMth a decision of the
Prize court. The cargo is to go to
a prize court.
FINANCIERS CALLED TO .BER
LIN TO ADOPT MEASURES FOR
ANOTHER BILLION DOLLARS
FOR WAR PURPOSES.
(By Associated Prees.)
London, Feb. 11.—The leading
German financiers, according to an
Amsterdam dispatch, have been
summoned for a conference at Ber
lin with the Finance Minister, wno
plans to consider the floating of a
new loan of one and a half billion
dollars, which is required for a con
tinuance of the war.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DEFERS DIVIDEND
GREY SCORNS
PEACE PLAN
SUGGESTED RY UTTERANCES
SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN
MADE IN GERMANY—REPLY
GREETED WITH CHEERS.
(By Associateu Press.)
Lmdon, Feb. II—'“The recent
public utterances in Germany,
give no reason to suppose that
the purpose in view will be
promoted by adopting the source
suggested," was the answer of
Foreign Minister Grey to the
question, In the House of Com
mons today, as to whether, with
a view of ending the terrible
loss of life In the present war,
England was prepared to de
clare publicly the basis on
which the Allies were willing
to discuss |>eace terms.
The entire House greeted Sir
Edward Grey’s answer with pro
longed cheers.
MORE STRINGENT ACTION
AGAINST GERMANY PLANNED
(By Associated Press.)
London, Feb. 11.—Premier As
quith told the House of Commons
today that England is about to take
more stringent measures against
German trade.
He declared this step was due to
the enemy’s "violation of all rules
of civilized warfare.”
ALTHOUGH KKIKNDLY IX TONE, THEY CLEARLY DEFINE ATTI*
TI DE OK EXITED STATES UOVKKXMK.N'T, REGARDING USE OF
XKUTKAL FLAGS ilY I1KIT1SII MERCHANTMEN, AND THE
PIIOFOSKH GERMAN BLOCKADE OF WATER SURROUNDING
BRITISH ISLES—GERMANY ASKED TO EXPLAIN METHODS IT
WOULD ADOPT IN CASE HER THREATS ARE TRIED OUT.
DACJA SAILED TODAY
With Cargo of Cotton For Bremen,
Bound Via Rotterdam—English
WIU l^roliably Seize Vessel.
(By Associated Press.)
Norfolk, Va., Feb. 11.—The
American steamship Dacia finally
sailed today with a cargo of cotton
for Germany, via Rotterdam.
England. which questioned the
Bach's transfer from German to
American registry, has threatened
to seize the ship. It is, therefore,
generally expected that a British
cruiser will take her somewhere
before her arrival in European
waters, and that the «*ase will he
determined in a prize court.
f Bv Associated Pres* *
New York. Feb. 11.—The South
ern Railway directors, meeting here
today, deferred action on the semi
annual dividend on the preferred
stock, w'hlch is usually declared at
this time.
U. S. Will Izcnvo Matter to De
cision of I*rize Court.
(By Associated Press )
Washington, Feb. 11. —The State
Department ortlcials will observe
closely the progress of the Dacia
across the Atlantic ocean, content,
in the event of her seizure, to have
the Issue of her transfer of regis
try. come before a prize court.
While the British Admiralty has
announced It would regard the Da-
da as a prize of war, there is no
question about her cargo. The car
go. it was said, would be forwarued
to its destination, without expense
to the owners, or purchased by Eng
land.
The United States officials say
they have satisfied themselves of
the genuineness of the Dacia’s sale.
(By Associated Press )
Washington, Feb. II.—The
United States Government ban
formally warned Kngland that
the general use of the American
(lag by British mencintile ves
sels would be viewed with grave
concern here. At the same
time, the United States notified
Germany tfiat her destruction
of any American vessels, In the
newly presrrilied war zone,
would lead to serious complica
tions.
It liecame known today that
the te\t of the two notes which
were «ent last night to Kngland
and Germany, expressed much
more emphatically than wan
generally believed, the United
States’ displeasure at the use
of neutral flags by British mer
chantmen, and It* solicitude
over the implication that neu
tral vessels xvere liable to suf
fer destruction by German sub
marines, in the waters around
Kngland and Ireland.
POSITION WELL DEFINED.
In the note sent to Ambassa
dor Gerard, for presentation to
the German Foreign Office, there
is a friendly hut pointed state
ment that all American vessels
should hAve a free and wholly
unrestricted passage through the
high seas and unblockaded wat
ers; and that the destruction
of any American vessel might
lead to.» chaiWLiB the hitherto
friendly relations which have
always existed betxveen the Un
ited States and Germany.
BRITISH STAND QUESTIONED.
The representations la* the
note to Kngland are not based
on the Lusitania Incident, hut
wholly on the statement of the
Hrltish Foreign office, justifying
the use of neutral flags hy Its
vessels.
The pronounced stand taken
hy the United States Govern
ment on these two questions,
lias created a profound impres
sion among the diplomats sta
tioned here.
ANSWERS TO NOTES
ARK K.YPKCTKD TODAY.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 11.—Adminis
tration officials today confidently
awaited assurances from Kngiund
and German as to Uie safety of
United States vessels.
Notes were dispatches to both
countries yesterday, concerning the
vital matters which have arisen since
Germany’s declaration of a war zone
around the British Isles.
Notes Friendly.
The notes, both to Germany and
a friendly tone. T’.ie note to Eng
land was based on the statement of
the British Foreign office, justify
ing the use ot neutral fl'irs by her
merchantment in order to escape
capture. It was dearly pointed out
that a continuation of tills practice
might ultimately endanger the
safety of all ships which were really
entitled to fly the United States
flag.
The note to Germany asks the
Admiralty officials to make a de
claration of what steps the German
naval commanders will take to verify
the identity of vessels flvlng neu
tral flags in the waters which Ger
many has declared within the war
zone
The United States notes lave been
sent to Ambassadors Gerard, at Ber
lin, and Page, at London. It Is ex
pected their full texts will be pub
lished in the United States as soon
as they are presented to the German
and British governments.
SEC. WILSON IN CHARLESTON
(By Associated Press.)
Charleston, 3. C^-Feh. 11.—Sec
retary of Labor William B. Wilson
will be the principal speaker at a
South Carolina Development and
Settlement conference, which will
be held hero tonight, under the
auspices of the Southern Commer
cial Congress. Governor Manning
will also speak during th»* course of
the evening’s conference. State
wide farm development will be the
gener il topic under discussion.
Secretary Wilson arrived in Char
leston t.iis mornin'.’.
DAISY CHAIN AT VASSAR
(By Associated Press )
Poughkeepsie. N. Y.. Feb. 11.—
The Vassar College students have
defeated the scheme to abandon the
spectacular class-day exercises, and
the time-honored “daisy-chain” pro
cession. It was announced today
that the daisy chain will be held
next June.
LADIES PANAMA HATS
A somewhat premature announcement, perhaps—but we want to
let you know in advance of our “MILLINERY OPENING"
that the hats are here. (You can see them NOW if you care to.)
They are similar to the ones we had last season—changed a slight
bit to conform to the very latest styles—and priced very reason
ably as before.
$2.00 to $4.00
SMITH-HARLEY SHOE CO.
P. S. Our Spring low shoes are arriving daily—anotlier import
ant event for your consideration.
VOU will find it easier lo sec the dif-
* ference in hats than we do to tell
you about it.
Get one of our new Spring Stetsons in
to your hands and on to your head. Get
the “feel” of a Stetson, look in a mirror
and see how it shows style and quality.
Then if you like, go and try on the
best hats you find anywhere else, com
pare them with these Stetsons here in
our stock.
And we know how to select from
Stetson’s assortments to suit men in
this community.
The Spring styles are all here—
Derbies and Soft felts—in such a variety
of sizes, shapes and colors that you can
pick yours out quick.
LOUIS STCYERMAN'S