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OrvUu >«y WEEKLY EDITION OP THE {HHaycross Ssverung IHeralct OFFICIAL ORGAl^ OF WAYCROSS AND WARE COUNTY. VOLUME XXVI WAY CIIO >S> Ur A.. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 15,1904. NUMBER 22 p Greatest Battle of War Now Raging. Reported that Japs Have Enveloped the Russian Army-—200,000 Russians Engaged. IJuioD Awocintj Prw«. j Mukden, Oct. 18.—Tne battle Tokio, Oct. 18.—It ie reported j South' of this place coutinusd that the .Russians are retiring inroughout Wednesday with i li miting the entire frontf and than creasing energy. In every the Russian force is probably en vcloped. The Japanese captured eight more guns. , Union Associated Press. Tokio, Oct. 13.—It ii eemi-ofs hcially announced that after fierce fighting Tuesday and yes terday in the neighborhood of Yen Tai the Russians at nine o’clock yielded to the strenuous attack made by the Japanese and began retiring along the entire line The whole Japanese army is pursuing them. The Russians had 203,000 thous and men and about 1,000 guns engaged in the battle.^ The en gagement was the fiercest that has taken place since the war opened and the Russian loss was [)ktremely heavy. Oyama tele graphed yesterday that the oper ations were progressing favor ably between Tai Tai and the Hun river, and that the armies, center and right, of the Japanese line, had made substantial gains, while the left w'as still striving desperately to rout the Russians out. spect the battle is a desperate one. The bravery, desperation and bloodshed fur exceeds even the battle of L'ao Yang. To wards evening the Japanese fre quently assumed the offensive. The fight continues today. Up to this time the battle has lasted continuously for four days. Che Foo, Oct. 18—Persons who' have just arrived from Corea say that the si'u ition there is of the gravest kiud. Four tbous and well mounted Cossacks are riding in the north from Kiju to Genson. Communications be tween Seoul and Geusin have been \interrupted. It is stated that the railroad for many miles has been destroyed. The Rus sians are reported withiD seventy miles of Ping Yang. Steamers arriving at Ohinnam- pho are warned not to go further. Many vessels are already dis charging their cargoes of rail road material. The Russian raid is being conducted on a scale un precedented. All the houses and food supplies on the line of march are being destroyed. The theatrical manager* of a decade ago use to believe that when a play had been estub'i-lied in public favor Ibu' an/ kind of a cast could be employed to ex ploit it before the public, and for til .t rea-on and uu other can a greiu inSiiy.nf iheni ascribe their ultima n f .il'ure. Not so with tV. E. Rank-ville, mu ager of “Uttmiiii Hm r s,'” which comes to us on Monday next. Mr. Naukevtlie has always maintained that (lie best is none too good for the public, and it by aiiv possible ehauce he tan bet Ur his companies, lie never fails to do so. It is to this policy he attributes the wonderful saccess of "Human Hearts” with the theatre going public. * * + Amusement seekers will no doubt be pleased to note that Gus Hill’s new big laughing ab surdity “Happy Hooligan" will be seen at an early date in this city As a vehicle for side split ting scenes, genuine rib tickling wit and fun, it has never been excelled. Scenivally the piece is beautifully presented, while the costumes are rich and in, excel lent taste The cast includes such well known performers and artists as John Price, FrankMc- Roysl Arcanum Organised. On Wednesday night there was organized a Council of Royal Arcanntn, with a charter of sixty charter member*,, composed of many of the best citizens of Way- crons. The new council was named Deenwood Council, R. A , and its officers are as follows :— John W. Moore, Regent. J. T. Ballard, Vice-Regent. Thomas J. McClellan, Orator G. R. lirinEOu, Past Regent. E. J. Berry, Secretary. James Knox, Treasurer. R. B. Pollard, Collector. H. M. Bevifl, Chaplai i. R. A. Farris, Guide. P. S. Archibald, Warden.. J. Campbell, Sentry. J. A. Jones, I. G. Justice, J. B Piilsbury, Jr., Trustees. The next meeting will be held at Masonic Hall on Wednesday, October 19, at 7:89 All mem bers are requested to come out, be here. Deputy Gran I Regent Roger Williams was in charge of the work last night. ( ]f The committee of ltfdies repre- vfeqting the Sontb Georgia Fair are. working np their department of the fair, *nd ere meeting with great encouragement in all parte Of the city. The people of Way- cross should assist the Committee in every way, at almost solely upon their efforts the nest fair will be s success. , A Ftw Days OH. Ooly a few more days.and the big State Fair opens at Macon. The opening takes place on the 19tb, when Forepangh & Sells Bros. Circus starts the bail. The agricultural display will he magniHcent, five county displays six by individuals equally at large There will be great display of labor-saving agricultural imple ments, just wbat the scarcity of labor ju this country will make ueccstaryy The amusement features will be better and aud la’ger than ever before, embracing many of tbe newest things in this line. Three bands of music, the f6.li United States Infantry Bsndrthe Gei rgia Industrial Home band of boys, and the boys’ band from Auburn, Ala. Macon will provide for all comers. There is plenty of room for a'l. Nobody will suffer for some of the Grand Officer* will something to eat or a place It is reported that a large crowd will go from Waycross to Black- shear next Satnrday to attend' and Bessie Barnes, Dr. J. C. Rip- Robinson’s Circus. 1 > — j •*- nr » *■--*-" sleep Mtnon has cared for thirty thousand ‘strangers and can do ao again. If you want to spend a pleas ant and profitable week go to Macon. "Meet me- at tbe big State Fair.” An enjoyable occasion was an evening picnic on the banka of the Satilla river near ''Saints’ Rest” farm yesterday afternoon and last night Those who at tended were T. H. and Mrs. Rip- pard, Mr. and Mrs.' Dyer, Mr and Mrs James Knox, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Pcrham, Jr., Miss Marion Rtapard,' Misses Nellie | pard and Mr. W. A. McNeii. IMew York Has fire Mystery. PROMINENT WOMAN BURNED AND CLUBMAN INJURED FOR LIFE. Union Associated t*rcs*. Nt-w York, O/t 18 —The four story brown stone Louse on Wost 54th.street was burned this morn ing. Mis. Ferguson, formerly of Baltimore, whose husbiud is very promiuent, was found with her nightclothes on tire lying on tbe floor by her bad/ The room was ablaze. Before a rescue could be made Mrs. Ferguson’s body was burned to a crisp. A clubman, who grimly refuses to give bis name, jumped out of a window aud is crippled for life, Two young ladies who were in tbe house escaped, as did a negro maid. During The Week. IrVAuMAKCAtfons! Nish, Ruby Raymond, Miss Eva Thatcher, Charles Grambllch, Charles Saunders and John Pet- tingil, while the chorus of twen- ladies is largely made up from those formerly with the New York Casino and the principal organizations. There are S odd musical numbers em- ig duets, octettes, sextets and general ensembles Special ties alternate with the music and incidents carefully designed and organized intq an avalanche of comedy andja perfect whirlwind, of laughter - ' U. D. C. The Francis S. Bartow Chap- t;r met ■Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lemuel John son, mi Gilmore street. T.iere was a good uttondanue and much interest manifested. The Chap- ter received a congratulatory let ter. fr- m Miss Harley, of Thomas ville, who is occupying t'ie room »t the VVinuie Davis’ Muucrtal Hall, at Athens, which was fur nished bv the Waycrjsa.Chspter. The selection of officers resulted In the re-elec: mo of .Mrs. Clias. A Sheldon President, Mrs, L. 'Johnson Vice-President, Miss Virginia Lyon Secretary. Mrs. A. E. Pound Historian, also in the election of Mrs. W. W Sharpe Registrar. Mr;. Jno- W. Bennett aud Mrs. L. R. Junes were received and their name* registered on local register. Tbe President’s report for the year’s work was very encouraging, showing continual growth in membership and woik accom plished. / Confederate Daughter. Mr. William -fl. Walker, who is engaged In tbe drug’ business in Atlanta, came down to attend the .marriage of Miss Corrle Brad ley, and to spend a few days with his family. Nine Children Burned. Sau Francisco, Oct. 13.—Niue children were seriously burned by the explosion of a goto me burner yesterday which caugnt fire in a restaurant. Thu burner was thrown outun the .idi-wMlk when It first caught lire. All the children who happened to be in the vicinity hurried to the eceno to watch the excitement. There was a circle of twenty children around the burner when the ex plosion occurred. .1 Waycrosi Current Tspici Club. Tbe Waycross Current Topics Club held its regular Tuesday evening meeting, tbe officers, Mr. Herbert W. Wilson, presi dent, Dan WLott, vioe President and Smith, secretary, pro sidiug. The president called the meeting to order, and thereupon tbe Bcrretary read the minutes of last meeting, which were adopt ed! The committee appointed to draft a constitution, consist ing of Sytnmes, chairman, Hoi- zendorf, Jordan, Birmans and Bremer, reported they bad (com- plett d the constitution, and the same was read aud adopted. The president then appointed a pro gram committee, consisting of Cloves 8ymines, chairman, Ens- tuce Simians and Jesse Bremer. The program committee suggest ed that the club ruggest the question: Resolved,that it would Ojl belielh-iiil to the luwyeis of Waycross to become members of tin. club, Mr. birmans leading ibeaffirmative and Mr. Dan Litl the negative, After discussing the subject for half an hour, dur ing which Jiscussiou much elo queoce and wit was displayed, the president decided negatively. The program committee ha suggested as tbe subject for de bate at the next meeting: "Re solved, That the city oi Way- cross,* under exietiug conditions should have better streets. At firmstive, Birmans, Harvard, Holzendorf, Harris; negative, Symmes, Lott, Jesse .and Delay Bremer, Tbe club is to meet every To e«- day evening, and it is hoped that a large crowd will be.preaent to greet the debaters at each meet ing. A short while before he died, Senator 'Hoar said to a friend, "lam now engaged in the de lightful occupation of dying. Rev. R. A. Brown is attending Presbytery at Statesboro. Mrs S S. Fitzsimmons is vis iting at the home of her niece. Mrs. Fred Redding on Reed street/ The Fair Committee was en couraged with the success of their work of arranging for the Woman’s Department. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ratliffo have returned from a visit to the fair at St. Louis Tho arrangement for the Lad ies’ Department in the ladies’ work at tho Fair will appear in tlie Herald Saturday. The King's Daughters expect to servo refreshments at tho fair grounds during the South Geor gia Fair. Mr. Charles B. Ost, the popu lar proprietor of tho Phoenix Hotel, has returned from a short visit to Jacksonville. Again we have what seems to be good signs for rain, but all signs fail in dry weather, so they say Tho weather man says we will hove rain to day. Wo hope the weather man knows what ho is talking about. lch cured in 80 minutes by Wool ford’s Sanitary Lotion Never fails, fold by Gem Phar macy, W.ycrnss, Ga Mr. J. E. Bowden, who lias traveled through this section for long time selling “ Swoop Stakes” tobacco, has decided to locate in Waycross, and lias pur chased the grocery store of Cason & Co , on lower Plant avenue. Mr. Poxden is a hustling bus! ness man and will, no doubt, do a good business. Mr. W. U, Cason will remain with Mr.Raui den. Doth Frori Cincinnati. The young Diu-hess of Manches ter, who is the daughter of Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati, was standing in the linll of an Irish ho tel waiting for l he duke when an $100—Dr. E. Decthon's Anti' Diuretic tpav be worth to you more than $100 if you have a child who soils bedding from in continence of water during steep. Cutes old and young alike. It arrests the trouble at once. $1 Sold by tbe Gem Phsrmaoy, Way- cross, Ga. Mr. L. M. Breen has resigned his position as cashier at the A C. L. freight depot, and has ac cepted a position us book-keeper in the store of Hardy Bros. Mr. Breen will begin his now duties Saturday t ext. A PURIFYING POWDER. Inherent Quantities of Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur Makes It a Household Aid. This preparation is Na'ure's greatest germicide. Thus Its use up >n the face produces that most highly valued result—a rare, clear, beautiful complexion. Added t > the bath, Hancock' Liquid Sulphur cures dlseises of the skin and confers the belief! of lasting health y T hese hi m -ii'* and many morn are ennq in -o o, the use, accord login ore, t-01*. nf Hani-ocli'i L quid Si! jinui: n/n *, itch, I ure* aid scalds, prickl) heal, dipil rheris, catarrh canker and si.ro- n-ss »f the oy 1 ds, month, scalp, n i*e or t.hr i-t At principal druggists. .Send b r booklet in Hancock Liquid Suinhur Oo,, lidtimore, Md. Relief la Six Hours Distressing Kidneyyu;d Blad der Disease lelieveu in »ix hours by “Ne a-Great Sou'Ii American Kidney Cure.” It -in a great surprise on account <1 us ex ceeding promptness'in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys or back, in male nr female. Relieves retention of water almost imme diately. If ynu want quick re* lief and cure.this is the remedy, Sold by Gem Pharmacy, Way- cress, Ga. It also cures tbs baby when All alts has fsllrrli sod ’its trus I* often *srss s Ills foprou, TEETH IN A cure. Cboltrselnfsn- nim, Orsreomss sad Counteract* the Effects of tbs Surnasr Hast, Aids Di gestion, Regulrtes tbs Bowels and costs S3 cents at Druggists. "J’U TOOK CINCINNATI TOOl" excited American tourist rushed up and inquired if she were Miss , 'a lady for whom ho was waiting. Tho duchess drew herself up and re plied stiflly enough, “I am tno Duch ess of Manchester.” “Oli-h,” re plied her compatriot, “I’m from C.’iwinmiti too!” ALL OVER THE HOUSE. Mothers Should Teach Thslr Daugh ters How to Make Cake. There is no part of the duty of the modern ho.in-wife that requires more skill limn the selection mid I reparation of the cukes Bcrvcd ujain her table, says Ethel Middle- ■tuu-ie It O-IWOX" the host ways'of measuring u wom an’s ubjlity is her ingunuity in fur nishing her family mid guests with cake that will he enjoyed. 1 remem ber how proud 1' used to bo when quito young of being able to make a cako, and nothing pleased me better than to have my father say that it was better than my mother.could mako. And I wilLsay right here to all tho mothcra—teach your daugh ters to make cake, If thqy are In- A POSITIVE GUARANTEE. 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