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vening Herald. volume XVIII WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1911 NUMBER 173 GREY PROGRAM FOR SENDS REPLY' AVIATION MEET Atlanta, MarcS 8, 1911. Jjhn M. Cox, Wayerona. Gta Your Giro received, wherein you til} Injustice was done you In the mUj^gUbllshed In Sunday Issue ot tii a. Journal; this was unintentional, ns the Journal and Herald are seek- lng the beat and most direct road lor the Atlanta to Jacksonville high way. The map published Sunday i was the first ot several which will I . go Into more detail as the scout cars develop details. It was intended por» ly toi convey a rough Idea ot the whole situation. It Is our purpose to do full justice to your city and eotne ty. f James R. Gray, Editor JounuL Editor Gray, of the Atlanta Journal wired Secretary Andrews as follow! last nlghtr "Tour wlr6 received. Gur apparent disregard for accuracy In map pub* llshed Sunday Is no more tnan ap parent. Map was rough sketch and pretended to be nothing else. Tour nsentment, we believe, unwarranted under circumstances. Scout cars will gather details and learn abso* lute truth of whole situation, a l. net our Intention to send highway anywhere else It Waycross offers best road. We are sincere, impartial, and ffclr. Please credit us with n«n> est motives.” New lot colored oriental and Per sian curtain draperies, 10c. 1 2t Humphreys ft. Williamson. Program Aviation Meet, Dcen’s Central Park Aviation Field, Thurs day, March 9, 1911: S p, m., Band Concert—Waycross Brass Band. 2:30 p. m„ Parade of aviators and aeroplanes. 3 p. m„ First contest for duration, all aviators taking part. 3:30 p. in., Speed confesfs, machin es reaching high rate of speed. ■' | 4 p. m„ Altitude contests. 4:30., Accuracy, gefhway, gliding, anddl pplng contests. Program Aviation Meet, Deen’s Central Park Aviation Field, Friday, March 10, 1911: 2 p. m.. Band Concert—Waycross Brass Band. 2:30 p. m., Parade of aviators and aeroplanes. 3 p. m., Contests for duration. 3:30 p. hi.., Speed contests. 4 p. m., Altitude contests. 4:30 p. m„ Contests 1 nget-aways, gliding, and dipping. Propam Aviation Meet, Deen’s Central Park Aviation Field, Saturday March 11, 1911: 2 p. m.. Band Concert—Waycross Brass Band. 2:30 p. m., Parade ot aviators and aeroplanes. 3 %jgn., Contests for duration. 3:30 p. m„ Speed contests, all av iators taking part. 4 p. m., Altitude contests. 4:30 p. m„ Cross country flights, wilb free trips for those wanting them. Waycross Labor Council Entertains The Delegates The Way :i iss Central Trades Coun , Cht.Irnian Ron,er of ItocTy Mount; a recitation of must humorous, charac. trr bv J. F.^Alyward; a Seminole speech by Chief Ryan; a-:pharactst- istic story from Vice-Prgsldint Flan nlgrn; r. bright talk from Mrs. A. P. Goodwin; r and, speeches Jfiom Vice- President^ Mc0)l vary, Lf-L. Kent, J. J. O'Brien, ,T, F. Harbin and tethers. The mccting.was finally brought to a reluctant cjpre and was pronounced to be one of the most successful gatherings the union men have had In Waycross for some time. OPENING DAY •* ell enterta'B id the delegates and friends of tlie A. C. L. convention at a most plrscanf social gathering last night. Tha Masonic tall was crowd ed with I bn delegated and members of Central body, and a most pleasant evening vcl syent. President C. Sauls ci ud ictfd tie preliminary bus Iness If tlv, rcuncll. In his usual buB lnesallke iruy, gird after order if business bod beer, transacted, turned the gavrl and meeting over to Mr, C- G. Levis. Mr. Lewis 4s secretary of the convention. He. seemed quite at home in the chair, and In his usual Inimitable style Introduced the various speakers, who entertained the meeting with talks, grave and gay. The meeting was quite lnfor- mat in character and much enjoyed by all. TEe very representative and cosmopolitan character of the gath crlng was emphasized by the faot that among file speakers were rep- resented the Irish, Scotch, English, Welsh, French, Seminole, Dutch, Am ericans and Spanlhs nations. Nine southern states had speakers present The local committee In charge ot social side of meeting were Mr. 7 Morton, J. F. Moseley, W. II. Black, C G. Lewis and J. R. Creanier. They fully sustained the reputation of Waycross for hospitality and provid ed for the guests a luxuriant repast, which wia duty appreciated. Among the features of the' evennia was a wonderful fish story told bj 6 p. m„ Accuracy, get-away, gliding, and dipping contests. * 200PAIRS OF PANTS To Close at $3.00 A PAIR A- / Worth From $4c OO to $6.00 AT H.!C. Seaman OF THE WILKE8 DRY Q00D8 CO., TO P. N. HARLEY HDW. CO. • The Wilkes Dry Goods Company wl’l open Its doors tomorrow morning ol 8 o’clck to the public. This company has one of the oest as well ns newest selected stoks of goods In the city and will undoubted- make ’good in the city, composed i Is of young energetic business non, ana with the new stock of everything carried In on up-to-dato dry goods store we bespeak or them a sjdmdld business in our city. CIIY COUNCIL MEETING T0NIGH1 CONGRESS TO TPROSESTEEL TRUST ’S&e | word of appreciation If due thou who, by their good will and patronage have helped to make thle one of'the largest end most complete drug stores between Maeon and Jack sonville, Savannah end Montgomery. We therefore, wleh to convey to you our personal acknowledgement of these favors. Since we have ac qulred solo ownership, Jan. 16. 1911, are aaaumlng personal management of [the, busfnesfl. We are able to serve you better than ever before. The prescription department baa been placed In the hands ot Mr. Spear, a registered and experienced druggist, equipped In every way to give eclentlfic service. Prescriptions compounded by him, makes sure that they will work Iho results expectea ot them. The soda fountain, which la one ot the beet In the etate, la In charge of Mesars Harrell and Roglstor, mas ters of the art of soda making. This la why our fhunt la so popular. All other lines have equally care- lul attention. We handle complete lines fine toilets, box and package stationary, ladles hand hags and lat- ea! hooka, every, known requisite for the toilet, btih or sick room, and the finest domestic and Imported toilet ■oapa, perfumes. We btve the agen cy of Nunnally's candlet, ell the pop ular magazines, and carry a line of The .-City fathers wljl meet tonight and the discusslont piimtses to bo of an intertill vg eburae’er. The question relating to City Park property ft’in z’jutcd'JUI bo brought up.' %e ^donor!, 4uj$ltl Mrs. S. C. Heuck, it isdM'jC claim tin t the city baa not carried ait their tide of the contrsot and 1 tliat therefore the prop erty reverts bae.'t Vi the donors, toll,, city on the otfies hahd claim “hey have done all Uut was necessary to reclaim twnqtaflfi and ha$B?jiot done more,-1 ecai ve-of a sci\rcUg of funds available f 'r park improve ments. A via t to the property that the city itave mlu’o consl Improvement, but wbtther to' hold contril ot property, li question a to be dae'daC, Another Intel estliig question* ho discussed In tlie garbage can. Alderman Pirke- has secured loti ot data and will pres, for definite ac tion of city to aecure uniform sanl tary garbage cans to lake place of tho unsightly boxes i ow adorning eur principal etriets. Alderman Sinclair la aald to be rendy to report a n\w book system for clerks office, g[so ready to pro ceed'on programrto fir sidewalk lm. provementa. Alderman Morre In abi ut ready to report on meter tester and weights and measure Inspcition And has also several o’ber 'olrors up Ms alceve. Alderman Li Count ban something to say about the n tw pump and wants somethlr s dene about crossing under railway at 8m) res avtnuo and lower Plant aveiue. Alderman O E. b> nn Is expected to be present fron St Simons, to take actlou os curbltg and other lm- provementa. And ui ilouV Alderman Brewer haa rivoral matter* to dls- cuas. So tho meetfitfi fa bouni to be lively. requeat rill.pre'mb'p be made to council to irranie for one or two voting places I esldos ’he court house and opera Iimse, for ioivenlonco ot Ihoso who I'tnt to vote nf '’cow election", nrf It li hoped tt.cy can arrange for a. box to. he placed In REPRESENTATIVE STANLY 8AV9 IT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. Washington, D. C., MffMfll 7.—. Sourcliing inquiry into the existence mid operations of BO-calJcd "stool trust" will bo one of the first actions taken by tlie Incoming congress, ac- coidlng to Representative Stanley, of Kentucky. Mr. Stanley Introduced a resolution in Iho closing days ot the congroas Just ended for such an inquiry, USt it failed of action in the final rush of tbo session. He declared today that bo had canvassed tbo members- elect io the coming congreis and with the Democrats already pledged to support such a resolution, the pas- sago ot the order is believed to he assured. CONG. BRANTLEY COMING HOME BUT WILL RETURN TO WASH INGTON SOON FOR COMMIX TEE WORK. ip. Washington, D. C., March 7.—Con- greasman Brantley, alter attending the first formal mooting held by the Waye and Means Committee of thaj House yesterday, left for hla home id the afternoon. Ho expect* to remold In Georgia a Week or more uttendrnff to private business affairs, and Ae| will, then return to Washington and begin planning with the other Demo cratic leaders for carrying on the work of the extra session. } All kinds of stories are afloat re garding the complexion of the new House committees, some even going (o far aa to say that a alate already has been made up and will be agreed upon just prior to April 4, at which tlmo the extra session will begin, i Georgia Is scheduled for two or three chairmanships, and will likely, More near |< it office, so thst many land thpm when tho announcemtnW can vote w'u do not want to crose , Anally are authorized. In addition id thle, other good committee pleeed depot to o| * a house THE BIRD MEN ON THE WAY. The' committee have Just received a wire that the French Aviator will loach Waycross .on A. C. L. train 89, train two hours late. Tba French Aviator arrived on 85, from Now York, and may mako a tilal flight tomorrow morning. WAGERS BEING MADE ON AIRMEN Wagers are now in order. The av latlon meet bee tempted eome ot those liking chances. To back up domestic and imported cigars, cigar- j their faith In the Blerlot monoplano cite* and tobaccos, are complete. Isofe are stacking bard coin, even at For your convenience we have ar-'odds, that such ud inch a height rangd a free parcel room, a writing will be attained. desk, jrrltlng materials, a telephone, tic, all of whleh you are at liberty to use when you Ilk*. Come In and wait for yonr friends, feel at home, make ua useful, yon are always welcome. Again assuring you of’our apprecia tion of your favors, and hoping to merit their continuance. Tours to command , LA GRANDE PHARMACY. A, T. Smith ud C. L. Spear. W* wood pta» *». Two thousand feet le one wager, but it wu made at odds, so the r» port goes . The exhibition scheduled for late this afternoon or tomorrow morning will wagers to b! placed placed. It It believed. The applies, lions for trips on Saturday are com- lng In from many .towns In-thls ■ co- Lon, as well is Mm Waycross. Chairman Fred Brewer IsaRf no levs tpaos a dozen have asked him for sente on the fra* day. This In cludes Mr. Brinson, who wants to go M la.'as;high u 309 feat and morn. besides the chairmanships will bo giv en the Georgia members. Newest beltings and fancy be pins, 25 cents and 50 conta. 7 2t Humphreys ft Williamson. OUR POLICY > of Are Insurance Is tha best that mon ey cu buy. If you have not taken! out a sufficient amount of railabla FIRE INSURANCE • to covar the value of your property; —don't delay longer. It la a great deal eular to hoy pro. toetton for a few dollar! than It would b* to buy new property. Onr representative will gladly giro you the coet ot Insuring your prop erty. Shall w* send him to you! A. M. Knigkt and Son REAL ESTATE 'AND jNSURANCR AGENTS.