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Waycross Evening Herald. VOLUME XVIII WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Jl, 1911 NUMBER 161 TI0T*C0NTE$T$ MARCH 9; GOVERNORS ARE INVITED Committee at Work on Arrangements tor Aviation Meet and Census Celebration — Rates From Many Points Assured T COLO WAVE IS 24 DEGREES! OVER THE SOUTHERN STATES WEATHI1I' REPORT f.AYS COLD V ILL CONTINUE. t*l’l Fruit Crop of North Georgia In Dan ger of Being Killed. March 9 will be a big event tor autoists in South Georgia. Time contests from six cities, Val dosta, Tifton, Fitzgerald, Douglas, j Brunswck and Jacksonville, will be I held on that day with Waycross a* j the objective point. The prizes will be handsome gold cups, which will be presented by the Waycross Automo-| ( bile Club. The secretary of thd club* L. B. Harrell, ordered the cups last night.' As soon as they arrive they "Will be placed*ym exhibition. Thb time contest will be in line with the affairs started in Brunswick and Jacksonville some time ago. The man making the best time between designated cities will hold the cup until the record is lowered. Officials starting points and checking in plqc* es will be arranged. The auto events which will be held during the census celebration will be .Of unusual interest throughout this section, and will result In drawing thousands of visitors to Waycrss. The Board of Trade committee is active ly engaged In getting all'details clos- for the celebration. every day of the meet. The people throughout thitf section are already talking of the meet, and several ap plications for a scat in one of the aeroplanes have been made. At least one person a day can take a trip to the clouds, but no guarantee asTo return can be made. • Indications point to Inrge crowds to/ay Colder 'oslght, with a droa I peratur# ay Wednesdi y of »rf t lovir than -I tegrees. | TJ 4 *ni Blyizzard Sweeps Over Or- moving out to the ocean, and is fol- wearier * . . , _ lt North Georgia is hilled fo) ar ound 10 degrees l anight. Tao </>ld wave • rill ccntiouM with a re*ling cold tomorrow ini tonior iir « f ght. The f eeze is r?jorted to /."tfisd *■ far a i middle .*•'*orlctn, an tavi.-n ice will in eviderce for tie Ary*. time in y*ira in soi>e ser.tlois. F't.r weather will slay tho 1 col i, tccovdinv to' the ’> ill* d »i isiued i SUBSCRIBER SAKS LIGHTS ARE POORER AND PRICES HIGHER chards in Full Bloom. I Dallas, Texas, Feb. 21.—Following springdife weather and gentle r^lns in the past week, a norther swept over Texas Sunday, sending the tem perature down 30 degrees or more, in some Instances below the freezln I point, and fears are entertained for the fruit crops, Orchards are in full bloom over the state and a freeze will tuln prospects for a yield this year, promise of which up to the present has been abundant in every portion. Worst fn History Sweeps Through Alaska. Cordova, Alaska, Feb. 21.—One of the worst storms ever experienced In Cordova .and the Copper River Val ley ended yesterday after three days REVIVAL AT THE 1ST METHODIST Editor Herald:- ’ I.n t there .orae way for our city o( eoB „ DaoM and Q , w|nd r „ ac „. A. a light subscriber, I wish ffl administration to force this company |ng B ve|oc|ty of 8 „ „„ hour enter a protest against the unusually to give a light that Is reasonably sat- gnow n)e , tIng on (1)e moimta|n8|dei| poor lights furnished by the Ware isfactory to its patrons? County Light & Power Co. Never j SUBSCRIBER, during the time the light plant was' run by Mr. Wadley was the lights FOUR TONS,OP SMUGGLED so poor or the price so high. In OPIUM 18 8EIZED. place of 1-4 being taken off our light 1 Washington, Feb. 21.—With a reo- bill as the new company promised, ord of fifty raids and the seizure of that much bgs been added fo most four toos. of smuggled opium, valued of the bills. I have In my library a at one hundred thousand dollars since Governor Joseph M. Brown of Geor- J 32-candle light and I have to use a'the nation-wide campaign against the Sfa, and Governor Gilchrist of Flon- lamp most of the to bf able to. illegal traffic began a few weeks ago, da, Jiave been asked to attend the read—yet my bill is twice as much: the customs secret service agents to- celebrfjjon, In addition to other prom- now as It ever was under Mr. Wad-i day repqrted that their work was Inen^T «i*n. ley. * ^ ... . [*bout finished.- 200PAIRS OF PANTS %■ To Close at $3.00 A PAIR Worth From $4.00 to $6.00 j AT w H. C. Seaman A. j ■ caused bad landslides on the railroad running up the copper rivet*. The river is bankfull and it Is feared tho flood will start the glaciers moving long before the Alaska winter la over. . , } Greater New York Hit By 8now Storm. New York, Feb. 21—The storm from the .southwest which raged over tho south contra! portion of the country yesterday and last night struck New York god vicinity this morning and before 9 o'clock a snow blanket more than tfro. Inches 1n thickness had been deposited .here with prospects that the fall wfculd continue through'the day. t .Cold Weather Mhy Hitft The North Carolina Prtfit. Charlotte, N. C., fib. 21.—The storm center, which has been over the central part of tbfts’jSUte, is now Rev. Bob JoneB, who is conducting the revival at the First Methodist church is a man of rure gifts and great spirituul power. In the begin- ni»J of the meeting ho has made a deep and abiding Impression on those who have attended the services. Tlie congregations were good yester day for a busy Monday and about hair of the morning audience wore men. morning the thermometer registered I At , "“ l " mo lhe prcn,:llf ' r *l ,okB wltl * 43. of a drop to be j Krettt 0,1 "*« »»««*. low 30 degree, befo.e tomorrow. The j“ PeW,nal Work " At nlkl " was “Blessed Are the Peace Makers; for They Shall Bo Called tho Children I of God." P:of. Makin sang solos of j spirituul power at both services and iowej by a high pressure area, which is causing extreme coldness. Rain ut | this point last night was followed by i a decided drop in temperatuio. This cold wave is causing considerable un easiness among the fruit men of the state. Blizzard On Way From Polar Region. Washington, Feb. 2T.—Leaving in its wide wake a coating of snow and sleet, the late winter blizzard, which centered ovet* the southwest on Sat- utday, has moved to the east ana they were much enjoyed. Ills sing ing will he a special feature at all of the services. The children's meeting In the afternoon was well attended. These meetings promise great good today a ateady storm Is pelting dm ’ ,or .°" r konlM “ n<1 will doubtless grow In interest and attendance. eastern states and tho Appalachian district. The "tall” oT the dlsturban extends as Tar west as middle Ten nessee and Kentucky. Rain Will 8ave Peaches, So Dalton Growers Say. Dalton, Gn., Feb. 21.—A brisk north wind, springing up after the heavy rainfall of last night, has left local peach orchards In excellent condition to withstand freezing weather, and unless the temperature goes below 20 and the freeze is accompanied by a precipitation, the oiop hereabouts In in little danger. Local orchards are Just beginning to bloom, the majority of the trft^ being budded, and these are only In slight danger. The scattered blooms hove been fanned dry by the wind antT danger of the destruction.of these is 'slight. Only the severest of blls* •surd would cause any considerable apprehension among local peach grow ers. Marchaliyille Growers Apprehensive For Crop. Marshallville, Ga., Feb. 21.—Rain (Continued on PAge 8.) Program Out For Georgia Drainage Congress, Feb. 24 The morning and afternoon services boginning at 10 o'clock and 3:30 o’clock will bo held only one hour. The song 'hervico will bogin every evening at 7:30. TURKEY HA8 VIOLENT ’QUAKb, Constantinople, Feb. 21.—A violent oo/rthquako wus experienced at Mon- clair and elsewhere throughout the Monastlr villages, and it Is reported that there was considerable loss of life. Several mosques and houses were demolished. The population is camping caut, suffering Intense from the cold. The authorltlves hove appealed to lhe government for relief funds. FLOWER 8EEtt,‘ GARDEN 8EED, ALL KINDS AT REDDINGS, PHONE 305. 1S 1St C. Fort Andrews, secretary of the Georgia Drainage Congress, Is busy at work sending out the programme of the Congress to the delegates. The programme is a very attractive one and denotes that the Congr ess will get down strictly to business. The Drainage Congress will meet in Brunswick on Friday, Feb. 24th.: and the Brunswick authorities are prep4 ing to give the delegates great time. Waycross is peculiarly Interested in this Congress, as Way- c/oss is: it’s birthplace. Its offices are presented UT some of our most prominent citizens, among those who will take part are some very dlstin guished men, qualified to handle the questions at issue. The list includes Cov.-Elcct Hoke Smith, Hon. C. G. Elliott, U. S. Supt. Agriculture; Hon. T. G. Hudson, W. H. Leahy and oth- st> ong delegation will go from Wuycrots. Alderman C. E. Dunn, who is now In 8t. Simons has been ad ded to the committee on arrange mc-nts at Brunswick and Is arranging for the delegates to visit the new' hotel at 8L Simons. Official heaA juartt* b will be at Oglethorpe Hotel. Program of 8econd Convention or corgis Drainage Congress, (organ- ‘red at Waycross, Nov. I6tb, 1910).. Brunswick. Ga., Pi Jay, Feb. 24th: 9 a. m. Convention called to order Address of Welcome—Hon. C. E. Butts, Mayor of Brunswick. Response—lion. G. \V. Deen, Pres-, dent of Drainage Congress. | Report of Legislative Committee—; Judge J. L. Sweat, of Waycross, Chair-! man. - I t ’’ 1 “A Drainage Law In Georgia"— -’-•Senator L. R. Aiken, of Bruhstolck. “Some General Statements on Swamp and Overflow Lands In Geor gia"—Hon. S. W. McCallle, State Go- ologlst. “Drainage In North Carolina”—Dr. J. H. I’zatt, Geologist, North Caroli na. "The Value of Drainage to Geor gia"—Hon. C. G. Elliott, Chief of Drainage Investigations, U. 8. Dept, of Agriculture. General Discussion—W. If. Leahy. Atlanta: T. G. Hudson, State Agri cultural Commissioner, and others. Introduction of Hon. Hoke Smith— The President, G. W. Deen. “A D.alnago Law In Georgia"— Gov.-Elect Hoke Smith. Business Session. Adjournment. 1 p. m. Trip from Brunswick to the Sea on Steamer. Luncheon Aboard Steamer, •• 8 p. m.. Informal Smoker at Ogle thorpe Hotel. Officers: Resident, G. W. Deen, of Waycross; FJIrst Vice-President, L. R. Aiken of Brunswick; Second Vice-Resident, Wm. B. Williams of Savannah; Treasurer, W. H. Leahy of Atlanta: Secretary, C. Fort Andrews of Waycross. Legislative Committee: J. L. Sweat, Chairman, Waycross; Albert Fendfg, Brunswick; Harvey Granger, Savannah; J. A. J. Hender son, Ocilla; L. Johnson, St. Marys; R. O. Dickerson, Homervllle; P, a Comas, Baalsy; 0, W. McCallle, At* A. C. L. RAILROAD Y. M. C. A. The slta.for the callroad Y. M. C. A. baa practically been decided upon. The handsome building will be tree* ted on triangle block facing Scrover nvonuo and Brunt) street j WONT YOU COME TO OUR PARTY? | The Majestic Reception at our store 'nil week, February 20 to 25. j Will be the talk of the town and j we want you to consider this a per sonal Invitation to attend at least one day. See newspaper* for special day. Hot coffee and biscuits will be J served every day. Bring your family and spend n few pleasant hours with us. Set of Ware free. Watt Hardware ..Don’t let your good Intentions HANG FIRE. Walt not another day, hour or min ute, but covor your home against loss bj^ fire. You owe this much to your family. GET INSURED NOW. % The premium amounts to but m trifling sum—and the load ’of forty It takes off your mind Is worth mndt more to you. A. M. KnJgkt and Son REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGRNT8.