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VOLUME XVIII * WAYCROSS, GA., MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1911 NUMBER 172 m S; Itlantajournjil? 1 On A., B. & A. For The Southern Com. Con. h J Th6 Atlanta Journal of yesterday publish, j an article and a map of. j, Jn^gl'^posed National Hjghway jfr^m TRAIN NO. 3 WILL LEAVE TUESD AY NIGHT AT 8:00 P. M., ARRIVING IN ATLANTA , AT 6:00 A. M. A through sleeper will be operated er the A., B. & A., leaving Way* _ to Jacksonville, so outrage , Incorrect and unfair t, War TUe8day at 8: °° °' Cl0Ckf wois and this dlstrfbi as to give u. and anlT,ng ,n At,an,a tho every reason to believe that that im n,orniDg at 8lX °' C, ° Ck ' ^rtant paper had permitted itself to be redlculoiisly buncoed* by * some sharp person or persons. Its so re* dlculous, as to create simple ridicule If you have any further articles on and' The Herald Recommend* the Proposed highway Atlanta t'O Jack- This sleeping car Is operated by the A„ B. & A., for the convenience of the delegates and others who wi|h to attend the Southern Commercial Congress, which convenes in Atlanta Wednesday. March the 8th, and will be in session for three days, doubtedly many will avail themselves of thlB special sleeping car service for that occasion. Journal to take a course In geography , sonviile kindly stick to facts,, giving In one of the Atlanta schools. Such ,he proposed route as it is prpopsed. careless and thoughtless Journalism 1 Your Sunday article with what ptm 'is discreditable to such an important Ports to be a map is InaccUVate and paper and it-a very grave tnpuitice to does not give the correct route in Waycross and 'Jjfca wlrcgrMss district. The iollowIn*-,^l*frams»(rlll show paction that has-.been taken: The i.i- Vaes sent to Atlanta Journ ,al editors snd other in Atlanta today were as follows: Caorgo D. Lowe, Editor, The Oarage, Atlanta, Oa. • Can’t you get Atlanta Journal straight on map of Georgia. See their 8unday issue. (Signed) L. H. Harrell, Secretary, Waycross 4uto Association. Hon. J. R. Gray, Editor Journal, Atlanta, Ga. , Map in Sunday’s Joujnal showing extension of National Highway from Atlanta to Florida Incorrect Way- cross is on direct and shortest route .And-map should show this fact Ex tension via Waycross most feasible j-jbf all routes. 0 (Signed) W. W; Lambdin. Editor Journal Atlanta, Ga. this section. We have the only dP rect route through thla lectlod!^ The Okefenokee Swamp does not Inter* fere with the route south of Way cross. Refer your artists to geogra* phlcally correct map of Georgia. (Signed) Waycross Auto Assocla tlon, by • • W. H. Buchanan, President. L. B. Harrell, ffecrbWry. ,>C Editor Journal, Atlanta, Ga. In your Issue of Sunday, March b, you present proposed routes Atlanta* Jacksonville Highway with an appar ent disregard for accuracy, especially with respect to the location of Way cross. The people of tb|s section resent such action on your part, and respectfully ask that you make cor* rection and give this part of Georgia due credit. The Okefenokee Swamp does not Interfere with the route Waycrosel to Jacksonvilue as deplc* ted in your map, but on other hand we have 1 the only direct rpute. Our county gang is now working this highway through Ware. Waycross will have this highway, despite At lanta’s efforts to send it elsewhere. C. Fort Andrews, Secretary, Board of Trade. Editor J. R. Gray, Journal, Atlanta, Ga.- , In Justice to Ware county and Way* crosi I ask you to make correction of map published In your lsmt March 6, giving proposed routes at Atlanta*Jacksonvllle Highway. This majy does us a great injustice, as in so far as the actual highway Is con cerned is not correct. , John M. Cox, Mayor, notice to the public. There are several non-union paint ers in jtown soliciting work. In the interest of our local union painters, we ask our citizens to require each man to show a union card, and cm* ploy only those who can show a card in good standing. L. C. nrown, Secretary, Local No. 602, Waycross, Ga. B ‘'. ilW : ■ - ' 200PAIRS OF PANTS To Close at $3.00 A PAI Worth From $4cOO to $6.00 '5»*' - W* -i*i ’ ll ±Tf: 9 . *• 'I ’ *j AX h.:c. *i. CS’V*’** 1C i J k :x ? * 4 - The Atlantic Coast Line Federation of Employees The most important and represent- tative convention Waycross has ever entertained met in Knights of Py thias Hall this morning for the pur pose of organizing a Federation of the mechanical crafts on the entire Coast Line Railroad System. The delegation is a very large one, several delegates being present from all im portant points including, Richmond, Vt., Pinnnrs, Va., Florence 8. C., Jack sonvlle Fa., Lakeland, Fla., Fayette ville N. Cf, Wilmington, N. C. Sand- ford, Fla., Birmingham, Ala., Mont gomery, Ala. Savannah, Atlanta, Hih Springs Rocky Mount, Columbia, Mem phis, Tenn., New Orleans, La., Char lotte, N. C., Waycross, Ga., etc. Amongst the International officers present are Mr. A. McGilvary, Repres entatitve of the Grand Lodge I. O. Machinists. Mjr. McGilvary Us also President of the Railway Employer’s Federation of the Finley Lines of Ala* bama and came from a great Iconven- tlon In Birmingham, Ala., to attend .this gathering. Another notable visitor Is^Mr. Thos Flannigan. of New Orleans, Fourth Vice President of the International Order of Blacksmiths of America and one of (the greatest among tho leaders of that craft. Also Mr. J. J. O’Brien, fourth vice president of the Sheet Metal Workers from\Memphis, Tenn. Mr! W. H. Peters, Third Vice Pres* ldent of International Association of Carworkers. “Mr. E..M. Doughty, bf Charleston, S. C., Chairman of Southern System oi Conventions.- Mr. J. F. Alyward, of Hlghl Springs Chairman of Machinists Adjustment Board for the A C. L., System. C. L. Mayhew, f5ecty-Treaus„ of Railway Clerks Association of Savan nah. Mr. C. G. Lewis, Chairman of the Local Committee, called the Conven tion to order at 10 o'clock this morn ing. ; Rev. R. A. Brown of the Presbyter ian chufch opened the meeting with an qarnest prayer for the we**re of the convention and the bringing to- gether of capital nnd labor on a plane of general undbrstanding for the bene fit. oC>man and the gfory of-God. , Mayor 'll. M. Cox In a strong hearty speech welcomed the delegates and visitors tp tho city, said the Mayor. "The City Is yours, go where you pleaso and do what you please”. Hu spoke of the honor done the city by the presence of such a gathering and heartily incited the convention toj make Waycross thier permanent Head quarters. Mr. Jasper Wylding was next Intro! duced as one who bad always been a cordial friend to labor and stood in front rank to fight its battles. Mr. Wylding In a short talk bade the convention wolcome, commended warmly the object of their gathering, snd stated his belief in the advantage to be gained by federating all these bodies together for mutual service an offered the services of the Herald to the Convention in anyway they could help theni. Col. Herbert Wilson, attorney to Central l^ayor Council of Waycross In ^ few wordson behalf of that body commended the gatherng and assured them of his hearty co-operation. Hon. Thos. Flannigan, Vice Pres, of Blacksmith Association. In his al witty and attractive manner ex pressed his appreciation of the wel come extended and especially stress ed the pleasure of the convention at the presence of the Mayor and Rev. R A. Brown, stating that the presence of representatives' of tho city and church, showed the splendfd feeling growing daily stronger between union men, the church and those who could not affiliate with them.. Mr. Flannigan interspersed his short talk with some of hlsmany stories which were much fenjoyed and carried home with ef fect the points be wanted demembered The next speaker was Mr. A. Mc Gilvary, representing the grand lodge of the machinists. The chairman intro duced him as a pioneer n organizing work of this character. Mr. McGilvary is a gentleman of 'striking appearance, a logical thinker and a most pleasing speaker. His work In the eftuse of organized labor has brought him in constant touch with' tills section and his pfactlcial remarks awoko great enthusiasm. In a few words ho depleted tho condi tions us ho rememberd thorn In days gono by before^ unionism had its birth. He told the Interesting story of the organization of tho machinists union and contracted with great of* feet conditions then and conditions today, and showed the growth first of, the local union, then the federated unions of iron crafts and finally the proposed federation of all the me chanical crafts as proposed today. First on the Individual railroad sys tems, then In various sections of oth er states snd finally to form one great federation to includo the on* railroad system of America. Mr. J. J. O’Brien, vico president of the Shoot Metal Workors, then spoko, endorsing heartily the proposed fed- ration. 4 wf II, Peterson, vico president of j tho International Order of Carworic. era also endorsed the movment. [ The Convention then went Ihlo t*5m porary organization. Mr. George D. Rosser of ttocky Mount, being elected chairman. Mr. Cliff O. Lewis, Secretary, Committees of Credentials and Rules were appointed at request of localcommlttee. Mr. Dolan was re. qhekted to take a picture of the con vehtion. Convention then adjourned until two o’clock this afternoon and march ed in a body to the court house where photograph was taken. MAYOR’S COURT 4HIS MORNING The mayor faced a crowded • dock et this morning-end In fact had to postpone half tlje casef to ^flajjle him to get to the convention and welcome the visitors. ’ The question of a jj cent tip at a hotel Involved two datlteys in con flict and finally cost them 13 a piece. Another darkey maiden had to pay ui> |f> for contempt of court. Inasmuch ns she walked away carelessly when called to appear before tho mayor. ■ A few other cases were handled ami the city exchequer conHiderably In creased. '•Wfi*;. FAMOUS 81 BLEY CA8E8 , ^ c , TO BE HEARD TOQAY. WILL EXTRA SESSION CHANGE SENATE RACE? BRANTLEY’S ATTENTION TO HOUSE DUTIES WILL AEGUIRE MUCH OF HI* TIME. .<r . pv, .--S'', * . « . A . ♦•,, ' Atlanta, March ft—An extra session J gather It in. of congtes* may medd fhs eliminstlon 1 But sn extra session of congress It Ik said,- of Congressman William | may mean that Ur. Brantley practical- G; Brantley from the %kce for thojly will have to remain In Waahlngt United Staten senate. I ton to assist In organization of the Up t otbe time that the extra ses-joeR nays .and metps,committee of the sion wds decided oil it whs praett-! House, of which, he J* a prominent cally certain ’that Mr. Brantley would j momber. I be In the .race; not now. It Is said, j This will give him little time for that ho proposed to make an actlra; figuring In a campaign for the Sen- light on Senator Joseph U. Terrell,! stn In connection with which there Is hot. Senator Terrell falling for any said to bn some hard work to bn done enute to land the plum, hn thought by whomsoever would enter ae e cen tra wpald ^eTj f . good c|»nce to (Continued on Page 4.) ’ j OUR POLICY of Ore Insurance Is tho best that mop* ey can buy, If you harp not taksn. out a sufflclent amount of reliable . FIRE INSURANCE to coyer the ralu# of your property —don’t delay longer. It is a great deal easier to buy pro. tectlon tor a few dollafa than It would be to buy new property, _ j Our representative will gladly give you the cost of Insuring your prop erty. Shall we send him to you? A. M. Knight an J Son t tt REA^ EtTATE AND INSURANCE. A(MMT%-. ; -t d. v: '''rims* BLERIOT MACHINE ARRIVES TOMORROW FROM NEW YORK. The local agent of tho Southern Express Company, Mr. f. C. Stork, was notified today from Now York, that a Blorlot monoplanco consigned. Count Ladls Lewkowlcz. had bees shipped from that city Sunday night on Coast Lino train No. 8), and would arrive In Waycross Tuesday morning on Coast Lino 180. Tho machlno wilt be carried Immediately (o tho scono of tho aviation meet here, and put bo curried Immediately to the scene together for the trlJl^fllghts oefore tho opening day, Thursday. It has an engine tbnt generates 100 horse power, making It one of the most powerful aeroplanes visiting ''the south. " '' ’ BUSINESS FEARS EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS. ; i h . I'.QTii New York, March. 6.—Definite so^ riouncomont of the decision of jp™*- ldent Taft to call an extra session of congress was tho final development in a week of nervous uncertainty'on •the stock exchange. Throughout thft week speculation was Influenced chief ly by the day-to-day indications as to the probability of an extra session. and as It becaiffe more apparent, lata in the week, that tho new congress was to assemble shortly, the market was subjected to pressure which low* ered prices. Special to tho Herald. • ' 1 Warren, Pa., March 0.—The eairta of former Congressman Joseph ‘ O. Sibley and certain of his campaign managers who are charged wltlr H6> lotlng the primary, electoh laws Vfll not be heard until the June terfa^of court. The cases were originally docketed for today.' • * T