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Waycross Evening Herald. volume XVIII WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1911 NUMBER 167 JHE FISHER-SHIPP i $600,000 PLANT COMPANY HERE FOR WAYCROSS •. « — ! — T^^DAY EVENING AT CEN- LOCATION FOR SOUTH GEORGIA tral school auditorium. One of the best entertainment* to Tie given by the Lyceum will be that of .the Fisher-Shipp Company Thursday evening ncK,t. Lovers )of good music will be more than de lighted with the work of this,—one of the best companies on the road today. Miss Ship is an artist of the first rank while those supporting her have won the highest enconlums from the press. The program is well bal anced and all who attend are prom ised a most delightful evening. The entertainment will not begin until 8:30 in deference^ to the revi val services now in progress. O^LS WILL NOT MEET T0NI6HT We are requested by President Calvin Parker to announce that there will be no mooting of Owls tonight. Next meeting will be called Just as soon as the location of headquap- tera baa been definitely arranged. If you have the grip and your voice Is weak and husky; let adver tising do your talking. RING 174 FOR WOOD. 1m. PLANT PRACTICALLY SE- LECTED BY MANAGER OF BIG .COMPANY—SECURED THROUGH BOARD OF TRADE. Information fiom the general man ager of a big company that has been investigating in Georgia for some time wth a view of locating a big plant was received at the Board or Trade today, saying that the propo sition from Waycross appealed to him most, and he would not recom mend any other place ahead of Way- cross. In fact, the Information given stat MAY HOLD BIG MEETING HERE More Roads Line Up With iSENSATION AT City For Celebration', pflRj([R JR^TRE PRESIDENT BARRETT A8KER TO CHANGE DATE FOR SEA IS LAND COTTON GROWER8 CON VENTION FROM MARCH 14 TO AVIATION MEET. Upon learning that a call had been Issued to all sea Island cotton grow ers to meet at Waycioss March 14 to discuss the condition of the cot ton market and crops Secretary An drews last night telegraphed Presi dent Barrett, of the Farmers Union, asking that the meeting be held in Waycross either March 9, 10 or II, so that the farmers desiring to at- j the territory mentioned. The adver- tend could get the benefit of the spec- tlsing committee, under direction of lal round trip rates Inaugurated for j Mr. J. E. T. Bowden, has a large force Secretary Andrews, of the Board of being given prominent display. The Trade, received telegrams today! people all over South Georgia are from officials of the Ocilla Southern hearing of the Waycross meet, and and the Georgia and Florida announ- are already making their plans to at- cing special round trip rates from! tend. mnny points along tlieit lines to J Merchants will doubtless hnve bet- Waycross for the census celebration | ter business during the aviation moot The Georgia and Florida road will' than ever»before, as tho flights will have rates from Sparks, Nashville, be arranged so as to give all visitors Vidalla {Mid intermediate stations, In‘plenty of time for their shopping. The conjunction with the Coast Line ana j attempt to lower the world’s night A., B. & A. j nititudo record will in all probability TJiese rates will enable many more j be made on Friday night, Mnrch 10. people to visit Waycross than under For the convenience of those who ordinary conditions, as Waycross wll attend from places betewn Waycross be the nearest point at which an avia tion meet will be held to most of and Valdosta the Cjoast Line will have the through night (rain, No. G7 make such stops a* are necessary b*- the nights of the 9, 1*» andll.Thls information has been received at the ed that this was, in his opinion, the the aviation meet and census cele- f0U t through the territory about Way j Board of Trade from Coast Line ofli- logical location,- and he was arrang bration rat Waycross. ing to come here shortly to close up The cotton growers of this entire deals for a Waxcross plant. The es- section,would be glad, It is believed, timated cost of the plant is $60,000, to attend a meeting here duringthe and employment'for from 20 to 35 aviation meet, as they would have men will be given steadily. Officers In addition to low rates on railroads will be maintained and the South an unusual line of entertainment. It Georgia operations conducted largely !■ hoped that the meeting will be f {cross and thousands of posters are 1 dais, from this city. held on one of the days suggested, thus adding to the importance of the celebration at that time. Ladura Garrison Gives Up Town To Insurrectos TAX IS LEVIED UPON MEXICAN MERCHANTS BUT AMERICAN8 ARE UNMO LE8TED. PYTHIAN8 HAVE SERVICE. Jackson, Ga., Feb. 2S.—In celebra-1 RAIN WITH UNSETTLED WEATHER IS PREDICTED. Rain tonight or Wednesday, and colder Wednesday. That’s the most direct information given today. To- tion of the 47th anniversary of the j night will be colder, not much, how* founding of the order, Jackson lodge j t08 ’ a * tac hed the town, which aas over, in Nortli Georgia. The raina No. 131, Knlghta of Pythias, attended sarrlaoned by one company of tea. are scheduled to be general. church in n body at the 'Methodist j church today and listened to a spec-1 Th » flrln * throu * h |,ort Magt. lal sermon by Bev. R. C. Cleckler, •hole« 1< frora adobe house., were hard El Paso, Feb. 28.— Mail advices to Mexicali fight, arrived nt Tin Juana the Herald from Sonora, Mexico, j yesterday, say that Laduta was tho scene last He brought a message saying that Friday and Saturday of hard fight-! the rebels were headed for TIa Jua- ing. Captain Jlron, of the Insurree- na. A few hours beforo bo reached Waycioss has had sensations in the past, but none to equal that brew ing at Parker Theater. The full de tails will appear in the paper tomor row. Tho attraction that will fur nish tho sensation plays Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights aro po pular prices. The shows ate guaran teed—your money back at the box office if not satisfied. The advanco seat sale is on at Scruggs tomorrow. 25, 35 and 50 cents will be the rices The sensational announcement is to follow tomorrow. Watch for It. that place bo overtook an Almo In dian runner who bad also been sent from Mexicali with a similar mes sage. Both Calamantes and tho Indian Waycross is known as the — Clty^Let u. go to work animate pa,tor of the church. There wa, a |»_«•<*.‘""f "j 1°™ it thefSity Beautiful.” / large attendance present. Larded -the houses with dynamite, j bering about 76 men at a point 35 Surrender fallowed. Tribite was mile* northeast of TIa Juana Satur- 20QJPJJJBSOF PAIVTS To Close $3.00 A at PAI Worth From $4,00 to $6. AT C. Seaman jlevie'd on Ladura mochants and citi zens, Americans not being molested ' save In ono Instance when a scout- j ing party took a lot of supplies from mining company. On hearing of the incident. Captain day night, and nanowly escaped caprture. ^ It in reported this hand of insur gents is commanded by Simon Ber* tbold. Tecarte, on this side of the line, Jiron sent a special messenger and Is a refuge for many Mexicans who paid cash ofr the goods taken. * j A^d before the advancing Insurree- AT THE DIXIE AIRDOME THEATER Last night was a boomer night ai the Airdome. The house was crowded to over flowing and the congratulations show ered upon the new manager on tho splendid offering must have been very gratifying. All were of tho samo accord, and that was that Mr. Davenport had made good. The bill in one of great merit und clean and roflncd. And enough comedy is pull ed off to satisfy anyone along this line. There is not a dull number or act and It went with a snap. Char' acteristic ’ of a theatrical manager thoroughly up to his profession. Tonight’s program will be good and tomorrow a complete change la made. A matinee will be given at 3:30 to morrow. Prices being 5 and 10 centa*- 8pecial features will liu Introduced nt the matinee. Ladies and children- specially invited to this nmtlneo. W. R. 8MITH IN JAIL. REBEL8 ARE HEADED FOR ATTACK ON TIA JUANA. San Diego, Cjalj, Feb. 28.—Jesus The tables are turned very curb ously In case of W. R. 8mlth Mr. to> - j Smith is the man who has been gett- The refuges are camped near the | DR out Ie rlei of warrant! against place, which Is guarded by United Lonnie White on charge of kldnap- Stutes troops. All Mexicans with- ping, desertion, etc Tho warrants Calamantes^ a Mexican genda/rme, j out arms who seek usylum on tho were all dismissed, charges proving irtio -wasr dlglfly wounBed i^j the American sldo aro glvon protection, to he groundless. But last night the sssseess ■ _ - — »: prosecutor became tho prisoner. W. Tnft PlntlQ TV) R. Smith being arrested charged with' X HIL X fit# tO X U stealing bog or hogs the property of Mr. Stephenson, It Is alleged he toofc hogs after stealing them down to- Otrefenokee hotel on Hebard Railroad r.nd sold same. Smith Is In Jail. One Week In Georgia PRESIDENT TAFT MAY REMAIN AFTER HIS VISIT TO COMMER CIAL CO NGRE6S. A. Wilson, and Alderman John W. Moore and Jas. Slnqlalr have Washington, D. C., Feb. 28.—It Atlanta visit, but he is not likely to been’ added to the committee, wns announce^ at the White House • visit any other Georgia cities. | t ,..., m ■ today that President Toft may spend) The President is suid to feel that a *vrfk xjr ten days In Georgia, upon! need of a slight vacation, nftor thoj the occasion of his visit to Atlanta, 1 strenuous work of the winter, and Ini on Mart I* 10, to attend the Southern ■ anticipation of a possible extra sea- Commercia! Congress j slon he looks to ills Atlanta trip aw It is stated that he is considering ! offo:ing tho only opportunity tho.t short slay at Augusta, after his j may present Itself. NEW LOAN CO. SOON READY THEWAYCROSS “WHITE WAY” The Waycross Savings and Trust Company, the newly incorporated 'company for the purpose of loaning ou real estate for building and im provement purposes, will begin busi ness in the old National Bank bulls- ing early part of next week. | This company will loan money on lr.ng time and easy payments and has prospects of a good business from the start. In addition to their loan feature they are authorized to accept saving deposits and issue certificates therefor, and It Is generally under stood tlimt they will pay a rata of Interest in excess of what has been ; Cuts have been received an«* estl {mates are now being prepared, show ! ing tb exact cost of the proposed j “White Way” for Waycross. The • committee will l bo called together I shortly, when full plnns will be pro j i mil* a led and > tho active work of ! campaign started. The merchants ■: re enthusiastic on tho matter. Col. and is being paid by the other bank’s of the city, with a view of Inducing the stocking and hiding places here tofore used for hjdlng money ,to dis gorge their treasuro, that' the money may be used for the developing and bul'dfbf up of Waycross. - -1 . i JhT A SMALL PAYMENT DOWN Will secure you the title end posse* slon of an Ideal borne. If that prop** sit Ion Interests you, come and see us. We also have several cash BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE. Kvery one of them will make- money for the buyer nbo act. at once. If you arc looking for an lnreatment that la bound to prove d money mak er you’d hatter no* ml,« title chnnee. Some one may be ehead of yon to morrow. Act today. A. M. Knight and Son REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS.