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CIXY AMERUsiISSMESOTIROER CSXY
THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR
ALLIES MAKE MINOR
ADVANCES IN BOTH
THE EAST AND WEST
FRENCH REPORT SMALL ADVANCES IN FUNDERS DURING THE LAST
THREE DAYS. VIENNA ADMITS ADSTRIANS HAVE SEEN
CHECKED IN GALACIA. PETROGRAD ANNOUNCES THAT RUS
SIANS ARE PURSUING AUSTRIANS IN THE CARPATHIANS.
ARMIES SEEM TO LOSE PUNCH IN FIGHTING
COLD WEATHER BRINGS LULL TO BATTLEFIELDS BOTH ARMIES
EIGHT LISTLESSLY FOR POSSE SSION OF VALUABLE POSITION'S—
GERMANS CLAIM GAINS IN SOUTHERN POLAND, WHERE CZAR IS
REPORTED IN COMMAND OF RUSSIAN TROOPS
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Dec. 28. —In the eastern
and! western battlefields both armies
seem to have lost something of their
enthusiasm and are fighting a listless
sort of battle for possession of import
ant positions. Cold weather is ham
pering the armies in the field and the
men are mostly concerned with keep- 1
ing warm rather than fighting an!
equally cold foe.
Ever sanguine Paris has announced
still further gains by the Allies in
Flanders and northern France. Dur
ing the last three days there the Ger
mans have been driven from positions
that will prove valuable to the French
and English, Paris states. Hair-rais
ing stories of suffering from cold
weather there are beginning to reach
Paris and London.
Austrians Defeated.
Petrograd announces that the Aus
trians have been completely' checked
in Galicia and the Carpathian moun
tains. The Russians are in full pur
suit of the Austrian army which is
fleeing before them. Many thousand
prisoners and heavy guns have been
captured by the Cossacks.
While Vienna refuses to acknow
ledge that Austria has been completely
defeated, istill she admits in an official
bulletin that “Austrian forces have
been temporarily checked in Galicia
and Carpathian mountains and the
Russians are in control of important
positions there.
Berlin Claims Gains.
According to Berlin and Vienna re
ports the Kaiser and his soldiers have
had the better of the fighting in south
ern Poland for the ast three days.
The Russian Czar is present there and
the Russian generals are fighting un
der his instructions.
FRENCH AVIATORS DROP
BOMBS ON METZ’STATION
French aviators have bombarded the
aviation hangars, a railroad station
and barracks at Metz, in retaiation
for the bomb attack on Nancy by a
German Zeppelin, according to the of
ficial communication issued here this
afternoon. The communication also
said the Germans had re-occupied
Mlawa in Russian Poland.
In Belgium and most of northern
France, intermittent cannonading and
slight gains were reported, together
with the repulse of German attacks at
various points.
The report said in part
“A dirigibJeydropped a dozen bombs
on Nancy in the center of the city and
without military reason. Our aviators,
in retaliation, bombarded aviation han
gars, one of the railroad stations of
Metz, where movements of troops were
loted and the barracks of St. Privat,
at Metz.
"In Russia the Germans who re
sumed their march upon Mlawa, have
re-occupied that city. The situation in
Poland remains without > notable
change.”
SUGAR COMPANY
WOULD REDUCE
GEORGIA RATE
FREIGHT RATE FROM NEW YORK
TO AMERICA'S GREATER THAN
FROM NEW YORK TO BIRMING
HAM, ALABAMA
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—At
torneys representing the Federal Su
gar Refining Company, a New York
corporation, operating large refineries
in various sections, and one of the
largest competitors of the American
Sugar Refining Company, in the Unit
ed States, today began proceedings be
fore the Interstate Commerce Commis
sion to establish lower rates on that
company’s products between the me
tropolis and points in Georgia.
The ocean-rail rates are singled out
for attack by the petition, which sets
forth that existing rates on sugar are
discriminatory in favor of Birming
ham, Ala., as compared with trans
portation charges assessed on the same
commodity consigned to Americus,
Columbus, Atlanta and other Georgia
cities. The cities named in the peti
tion are described as distributing cen
ters by attorneys for the Federal com
pany, and the present ocean-rail rate
between such points and New York is
thirty-three cents a hundred.
The ocean-rail rate on sugar from
New York to Birmingham, Ala., is al
leged by the petitioning concern to
be thirty cents, while the petition sets
forth the distance from New York is
several hundred miles greater than
to Americus, Columbus, Atlanta and
other Georgia distributing centers.
A formidable array of figures is pre
sented in the petition to sustain the
contention therein set forth, and the
commission is asked to establish
a uniform rate not exceeding
thirty cents between all points named.
Eminent counsel represents the sugar
concern, and railroads interested will
be cited to show cause why such a
reduction should not be ordered.
A hearing upon the petition will be
held at some time in the near future,
and a decision upon the merits of the
petition may b* reached early In the
new year.
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMERICUS, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMBER 28, 1914.
THE SIJLTi OF TURKEY
jit ®
The Sultan of Turkey has been
driven into the war against the
Allies by the advisers about him who
are friendly to Germany. He is not
believed to be much of a force in
the government and it is not thought
that he had much to say about the
decision of Turkey to join with
Austria and Germany.
H. S. CRUISER
ILL CARRY 500
REFUGEES M
. (By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—The
American cruiser, with the permission
of Turkish officials, and at the re
quest of Ambassador Morgenthau, is
transporting five hundred refugees of
various nationalities from Jaffa to
Alexandria today.
As yet no reply has been received
from the captain of the cruiser North
Carolina in response to the navy de
partment’s query regarding the unoffi
cial report that an unnamed American
warship had threatened to bombard
Trioli.
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FLORIDA FAMILY
BURNEDTO DEATH
(By Associated Press.)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Dec. 28.
The charred and unrecognizable re
mains of four persons were found early
this morning in the ruins of the home
of Harry Alvey, which was destroyed
by fire. The bodies were those of Mr.
Alvey, his wife and three children.
The origin of the fire is mysterious,
and officials have begun an investiga
tion of its origin. The Alveys were
prominent locally, and so far as is
known, had-no enemies.
EUROPE’S BIDS FOR GRAIN
MAKE OREGON PRICES SOAR
PORTLAND, Oreg., Dec. 28.—A high
price record for coast wheat was at
tained today when a sale of 10,000
bushels was made at $1.23.
The fact that some of the eastern
Oregon winter wheat acreage must be
reseeded owing to the cold weather,
has caused farmers retaining supplies
to take them entirely off the market.
Europe is bidding for stocks of wheat,
oats and barley.
GERMANS ATTACK
FRENCH TRENCHES
(By Associated Press.)
BERLIN, Dec. 28. —The German
army operating in the western theatre
of war, attained successes during yes
terday’s fighting that gave it posses
sion of numerous trenches and south
of Ypres a number of prisoners were
taken, after seroius fighting. German
fatalities during the actions reported
were inconsequential.
Todays official statement reports
that the Allies Qn yesterday attacked
Nieuport and attempted' to advance be
tween that point and sea, but were re
repulsed. A number of attacks at
other points were also repulsed.
FRENCH OFFICAL STATEMENT
CONCEDES LOSS OF TRENCHES
(By associated Press)
PARIS, Dec. 28.—The French official
statement late today concedes the loss
‘of certain trenches to the Germans.
Advances at other points are claimed
for the French forces.
dim! TROOPS SHOOT
TWO AMERICAN HUNTERS
(By Associated Press.)
BUFFALO, N. Y„ Dec. 28.—Canadian
troops patrolling the border today kill
ed one American and seriously wound
ed another. The two men were hunt
ing ducks on the Canadian side, and
were ordered to halt, as the open sea
son for duck hunting is not on. It is
stated that the Americans were hurry
ing ashore when shot by the Canadian
troops.
GRAGOW FREED FROM
ALL IMMINANT DANCER
(By Associated Press.)
PETROGRAD, Dec. 2S.—The Rus
sian forces which have been attacking
Cracow have ibeen driven back fifty
miles and Craaow is now free from all
immediate danger.
isoTiiTofficers
PUBLICLY INSTALLED
ON SUNDAY NOT
OCCASION AT FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH OF GENERAL
INTEREST.
Despite inclement weather Sunday
evening a large assemblage of inter
ested spectators witnessed at First
Methodist church the public installa
tion of Masonic officers, recently elect
ed for the ensuing Masonic year. Offi
cers of Americus Chapter, No. 63, Or
der of Eastern Star, Americus Lodge,
No. 13, F. and A. M., and M. B. Council
Lodge, No. 96, F. and A. M., were offi
cially inducted into office, the ritual
being new to many here who, perhaps,
had never witnessed such an occasion.
There were several very interesting
Masonic addresses by pastors of the
Several churches, while the musical
program rendered was a feature of
interest and entertainment for all
present.
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PRESIDENT WILSON CELEBRATES
■ HIS FIFTY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY
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(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28—Pres
ident Wilson is fifty-eight years old,
today, his birthday being passed quiet
ly at the White House. All the mem
bers of the presidential household
were present, but there was no elab
orate celebration of the event. Mr.
retary and Mrs. McAdoo, together with
retary and Mrs. McAdoo, togeth with
RUMORED THAT VILLA
HIS EVACUATED CAPITAL
CARRANZA AGENCY IN WASHING
TON NOTIFIED THROUGH UNOF
FICIAL TELEGRAM THAT VILLA
AND HIS FORCES HAVE EVAC
UATED MEXICO CITY.
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—The
Washington agency of Gen. Venustiana
Carranza today published a telegram
from 'representatives of the “First
Chief” at Galveston, saying the report
is current in that city that Villa's army
has already evacuated Mexico City,.
The report could not be confirmed late
today, though Carranza influences en
deavored to establish its veracity.
It is the belief of Mexican partisans
in Washington that in the event Gen.
Villa has really evacuated the capital,
■he did so as a military move, prefer
ring to engage the Carranza army at
some point other than the capital
Carranza’s army i» reported to num
ber approximately a hundred thous
and men, and the coming battle be
tween the two leaders will be most
sanguinary.
VILLA CONCENTRATES FORCES
IN ATTACK ON PORT TUXPAM
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—Vil
la’s forces have suspended their at-
Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest daughter
of the president, composed the party
attending a simple dinner given in
honor of the event.
Many telegrams of congratulation
were received by the president from
all parts of the country, and several
■senators and representatives called
to pay their compliments to the chief
executive.
TDM FELDER TO
GET JOB WITH
UNCLMIUEL
PROMINENT SOUTH GEORGIAN
WILL BE APPOINTED MEMBER
OF FEDERAL TRADE COMMIS
SION BY PRESIDENT WILSON
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.
President Wilson will during the week
nominate five federal trade commis
sioners. It is understood that the list
of ellgibles has been narrowed down
by the administration until only a few
names are now considered.
That Hon. Thomas S. Felder, of
Georgia, will be one of the five men
selected seems sure to those close in
touch with Mr. Wilson. It is known
that the administration has wanted to
reward this prominent democrat for
some time, and it is believed that this
appointment will be offered him by the
v
president
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tack on Ebano, near Tampico, and
have concentrated their forces for an
attack on the Beaport Tuxpam. Fight
ing has already commenced there ac-'
cording to state department advices re
ceived late this afternoon.
IMEiHCOS TALENT
ASSISTING MU'S
BIG ENTERTAINME'T
GEORGE STALLINGS AND LESSER
LUMINARIES ENTERTAIN
TONIGHT
A quartette of popular Americus
lads, Frank Harrold, Jr., Henry Clay.
Charles Crisp, Jr., and Charles Lanier,
will go to Macon today to attend this
evening a very notable benefit enter
tainment in which George Stallings,
the biggest and bravest of the Boston
Braves, will be the stellar scintillator.
Frank Harrold, whose ability as a
graceful young speaker is well known
here, will have a part in the varied
and interesting program.
His recitation, Kipling’s “If ’ has en
tertained several very appreciative
Americus audiences.
Manager Stallings will appear as
one of the headliners at the entertaln
! men t to be put on at the Macon city
auditorium for the purpose of raising
money for a building fund for Hel
mnth Hall, a Macon home for working
girls. This will positively be his last
appearance upon the stage.
Mr. Stallings was paid S4OO per day
for making this speech last fall in the
big theaters of the east, but he has
consented to aid the building fund of
Helmath Hall by giving his services
tonight without any compensation at
all. He will tell about winning the
championship, relating some amusing
and interesting incidents of the dia
mond, and will give some inside infor
mation of how the Braves were trans
formed from a tail-end club *o world’s
champions.
L. P. Hillyers wtio has given read
ings before thousands of people in ail
parts of the country and is in con
stant demand, will give one of bis
talks at the entertainment tonight.
Billy Beard, “the party from the
South,” whose reputation as a come
dian hag made his name a household
word, will be on hand tonight and will
do his best to amuse the crowd.
WEATHERCHECKS
GERMAN ARMY
IN POLAND
(By Associated Press.)
PETROGRAD, Dec. 28. —The present
intense cold prevailing throughout ail
of Poland ,is expected to precipitate
definite results in the German cam
paign against Warsaw. The hardy sold
iers of the Czar are thoroughly accus
tomed to the severe weather existing
in that region and their ability to
withstand exceedingly low tempera
tures will give the Muscovites an im
mense advantage over the German sol
diery, many of whom come from the
western portion of the empire, and are
wholly unaccustomed to severe cold.
The German invasion, at present, la
halted by the soft, marshy ground over
which the Teutons have been unable
to transport heavy guns, and without
this equipment, the Germans have been
unable to progress even against the
Russian musketry. With the freezing
over of the rivers Bzura, Vistula and
Pilica, this obstacle will be removed,
and it Is anticipated that the Austro-
Gerrnan army will attempt another ad
vance against the Polish capitaL
Heavy artillery recently purchased
from Japan by the Russians has been
sent to the Polish front and an artil
lery duel at long range will soon be
commenced there.
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