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WAYCROSS, GA., SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1911 NUMBER 141 Lycenm has succeeded ho en- the great scientist, Reno B. for an engagement on Feb. Is an extra number and the patrons of the Lyceum not one cent, and no one should miss this great number. The officers for 1911. Carpenters and Joiners Union are: President—A. S. Morfbn. Vice President—R. L. Grant. F. Sec.—T. C. Sauls Rec. Sec.—R. L. Singleton. Treasurer—J. B. Stiickland. Chairman of Trustees -Farley Mor ton. This organization is one of the most prosperous of our local union. Well NEW LIGHT ON ITHE CENTRAL MILEAGE BOOK! LI [STATE OF GEORGIA TAMPA’S CIGAR i IS PROSPERING STRIKE IS LOST Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 28.—New light on ] The Central Labor Council of Way- the mileage book question In Georgia, I cross, have installed their new ofli- and the attitude of the railroala tow ard the request of the traveling men for a conference with a view of com ing to some understanding if possible, is afforded by a letter received yester- lay H. M. Ashe, secretary of the var ious traveling mens organizations, from Chairman Joseph Richards, of the Southeastern Passenger associa tion. cers for 1911: President—T. C. Sauls. Vice President—J. R. Creemer. Rec. Secretary H. Jenkins. Treasurer -FI filler. And are planning effective work for the upbuilding of thri cause of union ism in Waycross during th year. » Properly 'handled and c THIS IS SHOWN BY THE GROSS RECEIPTS OF THE RAILROADS | WORKMEN AT BENCHES AGAIN— IT CAUSED SEVERAL DEATHS FIRES AND BIQ L08S. Tampa. Fla.. Jan. 2S.—Following * three clays' conference between the joint advisory board of the Cigar- inakers’ Association and a committee from the Manufacturers' Association,. I he advisory boatd issued a statement Atlanta. Ga., Jan. 28.—That pros perity in Georgia is getting greater and greater every year is conclusive ly proven by the statement of the gross receipts of the railroads oper ating within the state, which was giv- coming en out at the state c.apltol yesterday. | The Krone receipt, for the fl.c.1 , ate yetlard#y aflor „„„„ C al|l„ K off trolled, year ending June 30, 1910, were $44,- Mr. Welbourn was the first man in j an d conservatively handled it is roak-j jy C |, ftr d g stated that the reason j the Central Labo" Council can he 276,180; anl this is more than 93,500, the world to successfully utilize the, in * excellent progress. Its finances, had not re pj| ed sooner to the re-1 made a mighty factor in developing 00 above the gtoss savings for 1907, energy qf the sun for practical, pow-' ar e in splendid shape. Not only pl en *l quest of the traveling men Is that It I and promoting the highest principles which was considered the banner er; to send to a distance through the *>’ of money In treasury, but they. uaa t, e en considerable trouble to ur- j of unionism, and the bringing togeth- prosperity year all over the country, air pictures by wireless telegraphy; have got quite a large sum loaned ontjrang© a u a te that woull be conven-, td of the various crafts for united and also the year in which the coun try suffered the disastrous financial to suggest the electric echo for pre- °n investment. ' | jent to all the roads afTocted. Instead | effoit along all lines, f; co,llsl on of ships In a The Carpenteis and Joiners believe j of being disposed to ignore the request ^g, and other waves for correcting In progress In our city and invest Chairman Rlcharls assured Mr. Ashe j MORMONS WONT FIGHT, a Bhlp’s longitude from the shore. their money where it dan be best An evening with Mr. Welbourn Is used for the city’s betterment, not an evening spent listening to a We hope 1911 will be a most pros- dry scientific lecture. It is an eve- perous year under the nlng of modern miracles in which tration of their affairs, truth becomes stranger than fiction. | El Paso, Tex., Jan. 28. -A special to I the Time* from Casas Gi nudes, Mexi co, last night says the investment of What the itTahtffn Knights is to the world of fictfwr Ms~eritertainment is to the world of reality. Thirty-five marvelous experl menu show what the scientiflflc world Is doing for the benefit of future gener- The city Is full of visitors today j and they are keeping our merchants quite busy. that on the contrary the roads are anxious to hold a conference, as this is the means of the settlement which j adminis-; the railroals would much prefer. ! . old Casa* Gfandos by InsuitreGtoH I Until the letter was received from * 1 of Chairman Richards the traveling men were inclined to think there was no I chance for a compromise, or even a | meeting to that end and with tills In j mind a meeting of t'he special meeting I had been called for today. It will be The Lyceum .tend, for In.truction j * ,eW - but ,or ,he puri,0,e ° f con,lder - ntlons. Mr. Welbourn will allow you and entertainment of the mo,t whole- j ll>s th * let,er ,rom Chalrman Rlch ' it (team enginewhtch burns Ice for some hind. Now If you wlah to be I fuel. He will bpll water with acahe both entertained and inatructed see | - - of Ice. He will out do Pled Piper of Welbourn next Thursday night, Feb.! The Herald propoaes to have a On /Hamlin. He will produce the hot [ 2nd without ^cira coat. In order that j ger In political pot of town, county 1 teat flip pver klndldd^ty the hand of all may have sh opportujilty of hear- and State during the present year. iqnqj,_8()j>0 degrees F, Ho will use an lng this great scientist the admission match iti shingle nails fee for those-Sho^do not hold tickets! The Herald is In the market fn. wood.- * !„ reduced to SO cents: - * ' --—I- yuuf TWtrari!' W liM'Syig: “ You Can Make No Mistake By Wearing a Suit Made by The Stein’ Sam Wi Peck Block Co. and Co. continues;, but thus far there has been no fighting. The rebels have the town surround- panic. And In addition to the railroad fig ures, are the figures of the bank le posits in banks controlcd by the state, which a few daps ago were an nounced showing a phenomenal gain more than $12,000,000. I The railroad in Georgia whose bus : Iness increased more than any other for the period mentioned Is the Sea cd. An appeal was made by .be be- A „, Un< ,_ wlth $921 , 0 „ 9 t0 It , leagured town to the Mormon colo nists of that section for assistance to day but it was declined with the sug gestion that the Mormon people look ed to the Mexican government . for protection instead of an opportunity to engage in warfare. Strause & Bros. •' ijThe best dressed men you meet on the street are wearing them. They are the best on the market today... . ■■ ——r : You can get them at H. C. Seaman Anything You Need For Boys. FUNERAL OF J. Q. KETTERER. Tbs funeral of Mr. J. Q. Ketteier which book place from his home at 2:^d ^* ^ternoon 'was 1 largely at tended. Mr. Ketterer was one of the most successful turpentine operators in this section of the state. He was loved by all who knew him for his fine character and sterling fiualltirs. Mr. Ketterer died believing in the faith. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, who will be remembered as Miss Emma Clough, of Waycross, five children: Mrs. M. R. Catherwood, Miss Frances Ketterer, Miss Jessie Ket terer, Mark and John Ketterer. A sister, Mrs. Geo. W. Deen, of thh city and a brother, Mr. Fred Ketterer of Jacksonville, 91a. The funeral services were conduct- credit Another significant fact about the gross receipts is that they show a gain of $4,769,008 over the year end ing June 30, 1909. Not only have the grosB receipts increased tremendously but the net earnings as well. For examp]# t(>® Western ft Atlantic shows a gain of $259,859 over the previous year. T|u* gain in net earnings of the Nashville, v Ch*Jtaqqogft ft St. Louis railioad am ounts to $1,286 per mile within the state of Georgia. The full statement of the Increase in gross earnings of all the roads is as follows: Atlanta, Birmingham ft Atlantic $411,014; Atlanta ft West Point, $126. 234; Central of Goorgla, $666,793; Atlantic Coast Line, $524,890; Georgia iallroad, $360,184;. Louisville ft Nash vllle, $352,329; Nashville, Chattanooga ft St. Louts, $486,632; Seaboard Air Line, $921,009. TWO MORE TOWNS FALL. Puerto Cortez, Honduras, Jan. 28.— Via Wireless to New Orleans.—Un- conflrmed reports reached here to ed by Rev. Thrasher of Trinity n , ght thftt the revolutionists have tak- church, a,jilted by Rev. Cook or Flr.t, C[) 8anta Bar |, ara and Santa Ro»a, Methodist church and Rev. Scruggs of tfcs Baptist Tabernacle. The following gentlemen acted as pall hearers: Messrs. Dan Lott, P. A. Hay, F. P.- Keaton, A. C. Calaban, B. H. Thomas and O. p. Murphy The music waa furnished by the Y M. C. A quartette and Mrs. Howell. Interment at Kettle Creek cemetery, W. L. Hin son ft Co., undertakers had charge of the funeral arrangements. PURE FOOD INSPECTION. Macon, Ga., Jan. 27.- State Pure Food Inspector Methvin was In Macon all of Wednesday and Thursday, vis iting svrros and depots In search of probable infringements ot/fhe law. He say* that the pure food law la bet* ter. observed In Macon than any oth er city in the state. . HICKORY TEETH; WEDS. Mall Carrier Ninety Years Old Takes A Bride of Thirty, Elizabethtown, Ky„ Jan. 28.- -Tiring of single’ If/e. F.ank Forblsh, the old- j est of ail carriers fn the country and r who is wearing home-made hickory < teeth, was married to Mrs, Bailie IHupt, a thirty-year-old widow. The j bridegroom fs ; ninety year* old. { Kortfsh has' applied for a pension 1 frotn the government/; *.» ; 7 <Vbdn be* lose* a, tooth A#promptly makes himself a sew one out of hick- ory. two of the principal cities of Western Honduras. The government forces,in ttie departments of Santa Baibara and Copan are very much disorganiz ed and the revolutionists operating toward the interior from the Guate malan border are meeting with little resistance. . - It is reported that Gens- MatuJty and Lara of the Davila forces have started on the return march to Tegu cigalpa, where they will make a final stand agahist the revolutionists. ,; Announcement was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. W. W. Ansiey's father, .Mr. Thomas W. Clarke yesteu'day at Hanks Alabama, Mrs. Ansley has been with her father for the past several days and his death was not unexpected.- R. B. POLLARD ACCEPTS POSITION AT JACKSONVILLE. Friends of Mr. R. B. Pollard, the popular ticket agent here for the A. C. L., will be pleased to beer of bis promotion to assistant city pass enger and ticket agent at Jacksonv ille, to take effect on Feb. .1. Mr. Poll# d has filled the poaLUon of ticket agent here for a number of years and ia well known and popular. Mrs. Pollard and the children will not go to Jacksonville for the pres ent. but will move later. The .vacan cy made by Mr. Pollard's leaving will be filled by Hr. R. K. Camp of Jacksonville. the strike and ordering the men back to their benches. Propositions made by the manufacturers were not con sidered by the advlsoiy board In call ing off the strike, members of that organizations preferring to make tho submission unconditional. The strike, In point ot numbers in volved and the financial loss to Tam pa, is the largest in the history of the south. For seven months between 10,000 and 14,000 workmen have been out of work, entailing a weekly loss in salaries alone of over a quarter of a million dollars. From its inception. It has been fraught with intens«| per sonal feeling between the workers and the manufacturers. 8everal attempts were made at aa* sasslnatlon, one of them being suc cessful when J. F. Easterling was ■hot to death as he stepped from n street car In front of the factory at wbfch he was employed In West Tampa. For this crime two Italians^ suspected of being leaders ^ In the , murderous plot, were taken from "offi cers while ijeing carried to the coun ty Jail apd banged ou the outskirts of the city. The factory of Bslbin Brosu. was burned.and two other attempts at. incendiarism were reported. Jose de la Campa, head of the Joint, advisory board; Britt Russell, J. F. Bartlum and J. M. .Gill, members of the board, are In Jail as a result of the strike, charged with conspiracy to prevent workmen going back to. work. When the strike was called the av^ erage dally output was considerably over a million clear Havana cigars. All of the factories will throw open thf'ir doors and employment will be afforded to all who return to work. ^ a meeting of the Contractors* Association It was announced that' over $6,000,000 worth of building which was held up at the time thw strike was declared, will be commen ced. All other enterpHses which h*v» been affected also are preparing to resume. KIND 174 FOR WOOD. IT BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE to your mind again when you think of the home that you Intended to buy before now. And while you are think ing of It Is the time you should come* and SEE WHAT WE ARE OFFERING in the way of substantial and deslro bly located homes at low rates and* on easy terms of payment. A. M. Knight antJ Son