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« •. * ; v . « -; c-. * . Evening Herald. VOLUME XVIII WAYCROSS, GA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1911 NUMBER 108 IT MAYOR’S GOURTiCOTTON GROWERS 1C0MPLEIE LIST THIS MORNING In view of the huge crowd* that will visit Waycross during the avia* j Burdette I.oom tion meet efforts arc being made to manager. Mr. Hammat o**'for the ; After several adjournments, the WAYCROSS LANDS ANOTHER |Ca*e of O. P. Maddox, charged witn BIG CONVENTION, selling whiskey in Waycross, came • before Mayor Cox for final Judgment.! The Sea Island Cotton Growers’ j secure a list of all rooms for rent Maddox had no attorney, but con* j Association will meet In Waycross j in Waycross so that all visitors may ducted his own case. The evidence!on March 9th, In one of the most be given accomodation while hose, was very strong and apparently important meetings In the history ol j A partial list has already been ob- showed conclusively that Maddox growers of that staple. ‘ talned. The Hoard of Trade will fur- was guilty. A sample bottle of President C. S. Bariett in a very Whiskey purchased from the accused strongly expressed call, points out the absolute necessity for consusta- tlon so that steps may be taken to guard against overproduction ana low prices for that, important com* modtty. Tiie date of the meeting was first fixed for March 14th, but Secretary Mr. C. S. Hammatt Resigns; j Burdette Loomis Now Manager Mr. C. S. Hammatt has resigned ns j Superintendent of the Ware County I Light & Power Company, and Mr. Jr., is the new FOR W4YCR0SS Vi 11 a in in Way- >ing engag ed in other work. During his stay here Mr. Hammatt has made many friends who would regret to see him leave the city. The Herald wishes him great success, wherever his lot may be cast. wa* in evidence and at request of Attorney Laipbdin, Chief McDonald sampled it to decldd whether it was really whiskey. Quite a hum of envy passed over the crowd a* the gurgle was heard and the whiskey pronoun ced genuine. As a result of the trial, Maddox Andrews at once took the matter up, was found guilty and fined $100 o. by wire, with President Barrett and 90 days on the gang. Maddox did asked that the date be changed to not pay his fine and was later trans- the 9th, so that the cotton grower.** fer^l to Sheriff of Ware cou/ity for could enjoy the benefits of the spec- safekeeping. , ial railroad rates and also see the / — ■ aviators perform. President narrett A WIREGRA8S BARBECUE. at once recognized the advantages The Waycross Automobile Club of such change In the date. As tk nish these lists to the hotels, so j that they can direct visitors after! their own quarters are filled. Those having rooms for rent will confer a favor upon the Board of Trade com mittee by notifying the secretary, cither by mail or over the telephone, which is number 405. I ; CABLE PIANO CO. P/IRKER TREATRE are aranglug to give the visiting au* growers of Sea Island cotton ore al- tomobllists during the racing and most all Included in the Waycross aviation meet, a delicious “Waycross area, and with such .cheap rates and Wlregrass Barbecue," and the “W, attractions offered by Waycross, it W. B.” signs are already hanging 1* anticipated that the Sea Island out. It is now probable that In Cotton Growers’ Association view of the cotton growers’ associa* * have a record attendance. 'tlon, also meeting hero, that the To the benefit of the movement plans will enlarge so that the city. and the satisfaction of our city, it can Join in with the automobllists ha * been suggested that the Board of and invite the cotton growers’ to Trade have a sign prepared and sus- join in the celebrated Waycross bar* pended above their office, "WE NEV* becue. KR SLEEP," where interests of Way- , — ■ - cross are concerned. Another shipment of Fabian suits 1 — — "" “ and skirts In at the Bon Ton. SERVICE WAS WEIL ATTENDED LAST WIGHT The progress of the revival at the First Methodist church has been very gratifying to those in charge. Last night the house was again crow ded and the meeting tense interest. Only a few more days remain be fore the meeting will close and those ' who haven’t attended are invited to come and hear Rev. Bob Jones preach and .Prof. Makln -sing. Services at 10 a. m., to continue Just one hour, and. again at 7:30 p. m. A meeing for children and young people is conducted by the pastor every afternon at 3:30. STABTING TOMORROW NIGHT AT 8:30 O’CLOCK. Instructive, fascinating, ^entertain ing, trought-compelling, marvelous, arc some of the expressions heard j go days special sale of these valua* from those who attend the demon*i ble pianos. stratlons of tho Marvels of the Mind ! — whies has been secured for March The Cable Piano Co., one of tho greatest manufacturers of pianos in tho world, opened up extensive sale* looms at the LaGrande building yes- today, and are showing two car loads of magnificent instruments, and will at once comence a 30 or 2, 3 nnd 4, at Purkor Theater. The work is ip the hands of two of the most capable and best known exponents of mental and subcon* one of in* ‘ rcloua phenomena or this country. It i* presented on a basis that appeals A SCHOOL OF MUSIC RING 174 FOR WOOD. 1m. Subscribe for the old reliable Exening Herald. ,~i, -— - — ■ i 200PAIRS OF PANTS To Close at $3.00 A Worth From $4, 00 to $6.00 AT H. C. Seaman , . , A school of music is about to open primarily to the thinker, the educat- ( . ■ , . ... Its doors to the Waycross public and od and earnest student of occult foi 1 ccs,, but it is at tho same time so fascinating, so entertaining and so marvelous that the smallest child, or the most inveterate amusement seeker may enjoy each and every mo ment of tho hour and a half given t oilhe work of demonstrating what the' human mind can do. Miss Ruth Grey, tho “Woman Won derful", is said to bo an example of the highest development of which Ahst human, mind. Ja jmpab’q. . Sbe, ap parently has the power to penetrate the veil that separates the vlsiblo world from the Invisible, annihilat ing time and space, bringing the ne bulous future into the range of the present and interpreting fho half formed queries of the Inquirer into definite, clear cut sentences. Thre is no dark seance, no mys terious quaking* or hypnotic devices. Miss Grey's mind seems to be like a superscnsatlvc camera, upon which Is reflected words, ideas, queries, past and future events *bat are in visible to tho oidinary visual percep tion. Her earnest, Rlnccre and highly! developed character permeates every movement, compelling the most skep tlcal to conviction and respect. will without doubt meet a great pop ular need. Eutl S. Transue will bo director of tho college, with a competent staff of assistants. Doctor Transue 'PRIZE OFFERED FOR THE BEST MOTTO-WILL BE U8ED ON ALL STATIONARY AND ON BOOSTERS BUTTONS. Wanted—A Motto. Wayc:o6s has been known for a long time as the queen city of Wire- grass Georgia. That s an appropriate name, and one that attracts atten tion. But the Board of Trade, in ad dition to this name, wants another one, a motto, by which Waycross will become bettor known than ever. For instance, Macon has one like this “Macon, tho city to tie to." Charleston says: “You can get it in Charleston." Now what motto Is- best for Waycross to (adopt? It must be short three words naturally preferred, but an many as six or eight could bo used easily. The motto contest is open to all. Tho only conditions are these: all suggestions must be sent by mall to the Board of Trade, and must be re ceived net later than March 8. The Board of Governors of tbe board of trade will be notified by tho secre tary of the suggestions offered, and the selection will be made by them. ^ 0$ For the trouble the citizens take In , using their Ideas along this line a . * $10 gold pieco will bo given. There will be no extensions or-the closing is a tenor robusto of noto and ha» l date, nnd no suggestions will be re- been connected for some time with tho great Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Pa., and ho has wide experience in the musical field. Tbe school of music will be locat ed is the tatt-HItch building, and the director., will at once go to work to organize a symphony orchestra for Waycross. Also a choral society to improve the musical standard of i Woyctoss. To master and give in series of musical festivals the great' works of Bach, Beethoven, Wagner, etc. If these ambitious plans can be carried out, there Is no reason why Wnycross should not surge to the front ranka as a cultivated musical city. MAYOR 8AY8 HE WILL NOT INTERFERE. Savannah, Ga., March 1.—Mayo* Aimar of Thunderbolt, one of tho oases in the desert of Chatham coun ty, on Sundays will not give, the good government committee of the town very much encouragement to* ward stopping tho Illegal sale of li quors In his bailiwick on Sundays. The mayor says If any of the citizens believe tho laws are being volated they can take-out a warrant before the state and 'county authorities and need not come to him at all. says be doesn’t know anything about lawlessness at Thunderbolt except tbit there Is an oocsslona! negro fight. "I am not going spying ground tbe bluff on Sundays’’ says the mayor, "to see what Is going on, good government committee or not committee." UNKNOWN PARTY 8UB8CRIBB8 $5,000 TO NEW HOTEL. Savannah, March 1.—Some known party has subscribed $6,000 to tbe fund for the new hotel now being planned for Savannah, he do nation was made yesterday through Mr. Mills B. Lane, who Is ai tbe head of tbe movement. Mr. Lane ••/Ill cot make the name of the. in dividual known because ho says It aa one of the conditions of the do nation that It should be anonymous. GEORGIA STATE AGRICULTURAL Mayor Cox has received doflnlte in formation that the annual meeting of the Georgia State Agricultural Soc iety will be held in Waycross in Aug ust. This settles any doubt as to whether Waycross would entertain this Important body. Waycross and tho entire Wire Grass district will bo proud to have this organization with us.'t Is specially advantageous Just itow, when we are striving to develop thea&lcultural Merest* of this section. A GOOD LAW FOR ANY COUNTY. Ssvsnnsb. Ga., Marbc I.—Today, (or the first time In tbe history of Chatham county, If not In tbe history ol Georgia, property owners of Cbst- ham county can -pay their taxes quar terly. This Innovation was brought about through the action of the coun ty commisslonets who bad a law passed by the legislature permitting the county to collect taxee quarterly. A discount of ten percent Is given tot prompt payment. So state taxes are collected In this way. ceived verbally. Address all letters- to tbe Board of Trade, and do it now WAYCR088 TO HAVE UP-TO- DATE VAUDEVILLE HOU8E. i A party of gentleman are in town- today selecting n sito for tho erec tion of an up to date vaudeville- house. Several sites are in view, but tho one preferred, we understand' ?• the lot on corner of Mary endx Pendleton streets. It is very central* ,v located and would he an ideal po sition for a theatre of that chara<? -er. We are Informed that It Ip the Inr tentlon of the paitles in control, to lun a high-class, up to duto vaude ville, connecting with the Savannah and Atlanta circuit. Tiie building proposed will be 4 stories in height, the upper part will* probably he devoted to offices or bachelor flat A It Is believed tbe lat* ter will be the most piolltablo and supply a groat need in our cjty. find that all human virtues increase' and strengthen themselves bjr the practice and experience of them.— Socrates. BE SINCERE. The shortest and surest way to live with honor In the world Is to be In reality what we would appear to be, and If we observe we shall A 8MALL PAYMENT DOWN Will secure you the title and posse* slon of an Ideal home. If that-prop*, sltlon Interests you, come and a^e ui^*< We also have several cash BARGAINS.JN REAL E8TATC. Kvery one of them will make money for the buyer who acts at once. If you are looking for an Inveatment that la bound to prove a money mak* er you’d better not miss this chance. Some one may be ahead of you to- , morrow. Act today. A. M. Knight and Son REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE- AGENTS.