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V WEEKLY EDITION OF THE Kdaycross Brvenmg Official Organ of 77r<? Ware County Commissioners &.n.d also of ‘lhe City of Waycross, Georgia. VOLUME XXVI WAYCROSS GA., SATURDAY. JUNE 11,1904. NUMBER 4 A Big Strike Now On FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED MARINE FIREMEN QUIT WORK * I’rii'in A.s.oci&ted Press. New York, June 9—Four thou sand Hve hundred marine hrenieu on eleven different steamship liners At this port struck today. All marine firemen along the coast hare been ordered out. i Chinese Refugees. Union Associated Press. Chefoo, June 9.—Fifty junks loaded with Chinese refugees from Fort Arthur, arrived hero yesterday and today. No relia ble information can be obtained from them as their statements are conflicting, it seems, how ever, that no joint attack of the forts has been made yet by the Japanese, although they bom bard the town daily from a con Secretary Hoody Honored, siderabie distance. Union Associated Press. j Medford, Mass., June 9—It was Levi Leiter Dead, announced today that Secretary | Union Associated press, of the Navy Moody and Mrs. Bar Harbor, Maine, Jane 9.— Julia Ward Howe will be given Levi Z Leiter, of Chicago, a the honorary degree of LL.D. at multi-millionaire and the father the coming commencement of of Lady Curzon, of Kedlestone, Turfe’s College. Found the Pistol. Union Associated Press. New York, June 9—The police state that the pistol which killed Caesar Young was purchased from a pawnbroker by a woman. The pawnbroker identified the gun and was given an oppor tunity to see Nan Patterson. It is believed . he identified the wo man, as District Attorney Jerome declared this morning that Nan Patterson would be Indicted for the murder of Young today. Warships Repaired. Union Associated Press. Tokio, June 9.—One cruiser, four destroyers, two gunboats and five torpedo boats, which were damaged during various engagements at Port Arthur since the war began, have been repaired at Sasebo, and have gone to rejoin Admiral Togo’s fleet. A report received today from Admiral KataBka states that the clearing of Talion Wan Bay of Russian mines is being continued, and eleven were ex- ploded Tuesday and ten Wed nesday. American Harines Lauded Union Associated Press. Washington, June U-Tho re- Waycross Wi| Re , oy , 0 Kt . spond port of Admiral Chadwick that. Durms lhe liro „ B |ackshear he landed American marines at yesterday afternoon, t which de~ the nquest of the Belgian con* j stroved property to the amount sul general at Tangier to protect 1 ; 01 “ bout « 3 . 3b0 - “ ,ime . whc " i it looked as if a large portion of the Belgian legation caused ; the town would be wiped out, surprise or comment here. There j Waycross was appealed to foras- are many precedents for such ac- j and our splendid fire de- partment held itself iu readiness tion, which is merely an act or g 0 p| ace oa a momont’s international comity. The Bel notice. The Bluckshear corres* gian minis,er called at the state pendent in the Savannah Morn ing Nows, speaking of the Inc:- department this forenoon and ( j en ^ JByg; thanked the secretary on behalf | "At one time it looked as if a of the Belgian government for! large area af lh b town would be wiped out, and Waycross was ap pealed to. Supt. Wright im mediately ordered that a special train be held in readiness to bring Union Associated Pres. assistance from that town. The Louisville, Ky., June 9.—The people of Blackshear are very DemocraticState Convention ad- grateful for thi. action on the and of Joseph VV. Leiter, the well known speculator, died here early this morning at his sum mer boms. Mrs. Leiter and two daughters were at his bedside when the old man died. Heart disease was the cause of his death. Cardinal Satolli Arrives. Uoion Associated Press. New York, June 9.—Cardinal Satolli arrived here today on the Princess Irene. He was received by a large delegation of clergy men, who went out to meet him on the steamer Seagull. The Cardinal will probably remain here the guest of Archbishop Farley until Saturday and then go to the St. Louis Exposition. flember Suspended. Uoion Associated Pres*. New York, June 9.—J. S. Beams, of the stock exchange firm of J. S. Beams •& Co., was suspended from the stock ex change for one year today. Two Sunken Ships Union Associa’ed Press. Tokio, June 9—While search ing for Russian mines in Talien Wan Bay the Japanese found two sunken eliips. One of them is believed to be the Bavaann. the courtesy extended. Convention Adjourns. journed here early this morning after declining to indorse Parker. part of Snpt. Wright and tbe peo pie of Waycrosa who held them selves in readiness to assist,” Kept Their Secret Well. HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR NEARLY TWELVE MONTHS. The H t-ilil has just learned the particu urs of the marriage of two well known yourtg people of Waycross, which occurred on Juue 17th, 1903, and which has heen kept a profound secret urn til the present. Tho wedding occurred in Macon, and the young people returned to their respective homes here, not leav ing a suspicion that they had been united in the bonds of matrimony. The young lady went to Fitzgerald to visit her aunt, and while in that city her intended met her threre and the two proceeded to Macon, where the nuptial knot was tied. The couple above referred to are Mr. Ed. H. Crawley, the real estate and insurance agent and Miss Lula M. Sweat, the accom plished daughter of Judge and Mrs J. L. Sweat, and since the marriage, which was unknown to her parents, the bride has re mained at her home on Albany avenue, while Mr. Crawley re mained at the home of his tnolh- er only a few yards away. The an nouncement of the wedding of these well known young people, both of whom were raised in Waycross. will come aa a great surprise to their many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Crawley left yesterday for Atlanta, nnd consequently could not be seen in regard to his future plane. His bride is still at the home of her parents on Albany avenue Brilliant Social Event* An event cf much interest in society circles of the city was the marriage of .Miss Stella Mc Gee to Mr. McGregor Mavo last night at the First Methodist church. Both young people have many triends in the city and throughout the state. Mr. Mayo is u traveling mau of much business ability. The bride is one of the South’s most beautiful daughters. .Muny guests assem bled to witness the ceremony and sometime before the ap pointed hour the church was filled to overflowing. The decorations were treel Home News Short News Items from The Eve ning Herald of the Present Week . Mr. .1 K. Carswell attended palmj ferns and wild smilax, | the funeral of Mr. John C. Jones forraihg a background of un- j at HomerviUe yesterday. broken color, which was very of- „ T \« n i i , . .. J Mrs. J M. Bradshaw left yes- fectiye. Mrs. A. B. Springer pre , terday morning for a visit to rela- sided at the organ. Mendels-Itives at McDonald’s Mill sohn’s wedding march was given) . *• ± r*“ir 1 - by the ushers, Messrs. Geo. U. i h a8 em bi Leach, J. VV. Bellinger, Dr. R. (business. P. Izlar and Judge J. C. Rey- Blackberries are plentiful and cheap. There is always some thing to be thankful for. The little fishes are not ns plentiful in the Satilla river us they were a fow days since. Tho First Methodist church was filled lust night to witness tlie nuptials of Mr. Mayo and Miss McGee. Good dressing too often gains admission to places where good character in common attire would be turned back at the door. Mr. W.C. Livingston and Miss C E. Norris, of Newton, Ga., wore among the attendants at tlie Mayo-McGee wedding last night. were removed, but. others took their pine- a Finally lhe com- has embarked in the drayage manding i llicar ordered tin, train Mr. Edgar Pittman, of Black- shear, spent yesterday in the city. Mr. C. H. Blackshear, who makes ins home at Darien, is in tlie city. Mr. W. E. Keopp, a Fitzgciald printer, is now “slinging” type in the Herald office. Mr. Fred Bremer, of Live Oak, Fla , is visiting relatives and friends in the city. noldt, the bridal party entered the church in the following order: Groomsmen, Watt, Burr, Berry, Cafherwond, Johnson; bride’s maids, Misses Hunt and Ousley, Deserved Recognition. Mr. Z. Middlebronks who has been chief dispatcher here for the Atlantic Const Line for a long time, has been promoted to tbe position of master of irains, with headquarters in Jackson ville. He is an efficient, popu lar man and his deserved pro motion is a recognition of his worth. Mr. Charles Lang, who has been in the dispatcher’s of fice for a number of years, has been advanced to chief dispatcher of the B.’ & W. division, and Mr. J. A. Wall, also an old employe iu the office, has been promoted to chief dispatener of tbe Thom- asville division. Wall and Lang are as clever, competent men as ever manipulated a keyboard, and tho Herald takes pleasure in noliug the well-deserved promo tions of these geui lemon. Mrs. Thrasher Dead Mrs. B. E. Thrasher, after a long illness, died yestoiday after noon at her homo on Albany Avenue. As Miss Lena Smith, she was quite well known In Waycross. After marriage, about twelve months ago, she j and husbind wont to Tampa to) live. Soon after going to that city, Mrs. Thrasher had a spell i of fever, from which she never fully recovered. Recently shej returned to Waycross in hopes of: being benefited by the change, but to no aval’. Mr. Thrasher arrived Sunday evening from Tampa and was witli his wife when the end came. Besides a husband and mother,Mis. Thras her is survived by an infant three days old and numerous relatives in this section. Tbe interment! occurred in Lott cemetery this afternoon at 4 o’clock. The Herald regrets to learn that Miss Sarah Wilson, daugh ter of Mr. W. M. Wilson, is still quite sick. Mr. John C. Jones, tux re ceiver of Clincli county, died yis- Culumbus; Norris, Newton; Ul- j terday evening at his home at mer,' Savannah; Gene Mayo; Homerville. maid of honor, Annie Bello Me- 1 Deputy United States Marshal Geel the bride loaniug on the W J. McClellan returned last arm ,ol her father and the groom «^'ht from a trip to Wilcox on the arm of his best man, Mr. George Mayo. The bridal party passed to the altar through an aisle formed of white satin rib bon, and stood in a semi-circle about the chancel. Tbe words of l lie ceremony were pronounced by Rev. J. A. Harmon, duriug which thesweot strains ot the "Intermezzo" Irom "Cavaleria! Mrs Florence O’Brien and Rustier,na’’ t „fii v nildimr children are spending sometime in Mr. Wilson’s main studio in zs£»%£ «• *<***- * ***• As they passed out of the church , mosni, f. nm «*r Several car loads of watermcl- the wedding march from Lohen- ons from South FlorWa pttS8W , grin was plaved. through tlie city yesterday en- The bride was exquisitely routc 0ttst - beautiful gowned in a creation Rev. E. M Skipper returned of OhiffoD cloth over Mousseline Saturday night from Hazlehurst, over Liberty Satin, handsomely | W h er0 be assisted in conducting c jty pound. a tent meeting. ' trimmed with hand-made roses, Miss Emily Rudolph, who has been visiting the Misses Jones in Old Waycross, returned to her home lit Folkston this morning. Miss Mamie B. Hartzog, of Augusta, demonstrator for the National Biscuit Co., is spend ing a tew days in the city. Miss Emily Rudolph is in Waycross from Live Oak, Fla , and is visiting at tlie home of Mr. Ben Jones, Sr. to start, ail n/ regardless of ivotren, : lo Mr. and Mrs D. B P. Oliveros, of Savannah, will arrive i i the city this afternoon and will lie tlie guestsof Dr.lzlnron Gilmore street. Dr. Oliveros will try his luck fishing at Waltertown. Tlie Herald would bo glad if the gentlemen who are now Hir ing their differences anent tlie waterworks commission and other matters, could see their way clear to drop tlie matter. Cason & Co., tlie now grocery firm on Plant avenue, have pur chased an up-to-date delivery wagon from tile enterprising buggy and wagon establishment of J. A. Jones Muster Robert McCollum, who lias been assisting his brother here in Wilson’s Photo Studio, tins been promoted to a position boy, and is destined to become an un-to-dute artist. Lewis Anthony is now tlie • ‘hog and cow” policeman for the city of Waycross. He will sec to it that all cows and hogs running a' large in ilie re trioted districts of tlie city arc confined in tlie st tided with seed pearls, witli a duchess lace bertha. She car ried a large bouquet of bride roses ami aspargus fern. The maids carried white carnations and ferus. Immediately after the cere mony at the church, tho bridal party and invited guests repaired to the handsome M'Uee residence on Jane street, where an elabor ate reception was held from 8:30 to 10 o’clock. The porch, spa cious parlors and dining room were brilliantly illuminated with many incandescent lights Tho color scheme, green and white, ivas very much in evidence nr residence. The dining table, winch was bountifully loaded down with dainties of all kind was draped with while and green fmfii the. ceiling to tlie Hun;, end was covered wilii smilax, p< ud liilies and white tulle, etc. lhe guests or honor from it distance w re Mrs. Charles Augustus Cu 1 pepper and uiss Lnulio Ore" , of Amcricus; Miss UayrruoTti .. ville, of Macon- The bride and groom were ho recipienlsof many licnii f.il and costly presents from relatives and friends here and at a dis- t-nce. The father's gift to the bride was a handsome silver set, consisting of seven pieces. At 10 n’cluck Mr. i.nd Mis. Mayo left for an extended bridal tour to 8t. Louis and other points, where they will spend sometime, after which they will return to Waycross and make tbeir home witn the bride’s par ents »r. and Mr a. Frank H. Mc Gee, °n Jane slreet. Master Rivers O’Brien is o ■« of the happiest boys iu town. Ho is the proud owner of a child’s imtnmohih*. iss Jeannette Gordon, of Mayport, Flit., is visiting at tin horiu " " Stov Mrs. C Adamson, on Screven avenue, who enjoys the reputa tion of having conducted one of the best honrding houses in the city for some time, has discon tinued keeping boarders for the remainder of the summer. She will resume taking hoarders again this fall. One of the most onjoyublo pic nics of thu season was held in . front of the residence of Mrs L. ol Mrs. Scott t euton oil|q Fisher, out on Kettle creek, son street. ! last Saturday. About two hun- . ... tired people, men, women and ° ‘‘g children were in attendance, and John Walker, om. toss' brightest Ixi.ys, is at honu , - ,■ , , everything passed off very pleas- from Atl, ns, where lie lias been antly > I)c |i cioU8 refreshments attending Georgia. Mr i. .' grand row in ■ Fla , -wan few days. the University of I). Smith and 1 ittic liter will leave tomor for White Springs, e they will spe ,d a Mrs. Lena Thrasher, who lias been sick on Albany avenue for sometime, is extremely low to- (t*|on day and her death is expected at 1 almost any time. were served during the day. Mr Linton J. Settle has been selected by Wiregrnss LodieNo. 1193 B of it. r., as a delegate to the co .volition of the State Fed eration of Labor, which moots in Rome on June 15. The B L. li. Car Workers and Machinists’ Union are also expected to send delegates to the above co-ivon- Mr J. N. Williams, postmaster and merchant at Leroy, Ap pling county, is in the city visit ing his friend, Rev. C. L. B. Davis, 10 Hicks street. Another game of base bull be tween tlie Atlantic Coast Line and Atlantic it Birmingham teams will he played at tlie park next Saturday afternoon. No admission will be charged. Mules for Sale. I have fur sale 15 head of goud mules. Can he teen at my liou<e on Plant avenue. 401 1 w J. L. Cbawley. Mr. A, I Hunsuck, wlu went to Lexington, N. C., to accept a i osition, concluded that there is no place like fVuycross, and has returi ed to the city, tie is back this time to stay and lias taken charge of his pressing, cleaning and repairing business next to Hardy Bros. ’ on Plant avenue, and will push it for all it is worth. Mr. William Touchton, accord ing to.a dispatch sent out from Washington, has been appointed postmaster at Dougin-. Ilev. A. tf. Finley, w ho is the nominee of tho Republicans in this district for congress, has been post master at Douglas for a long time, but from the information in the Washington special it seems that he has lost out