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M Waycross Evening passenger steamer ‘Put-In-Bay” which wad launched today at the Wyandotte yards of the Detroit Shipbuilding Com pany. The new steamer Is to ply between Detroit, Sandusky and &ut-In-Bay, be ginning the coming suranjk. 200PAIRS OF PANTS Worth From S4 JO to $6.00 MAYOR'S COURT. i Five white men charged with run ning blind tigers appeared before j Mayor Coy for trial this morning, but us request of attorney s cases wefrc postponed until Monday morning. RETIREMENT OF GENERAL FREDERICK K. WARD. —~~ - - —. (Jen. pYederlck K. Ward whose last ROYALTY 70 VISIT-CANAbA. command- was that of tho post at iZre- to The Herald ; Tort Riley, Ka** Ti be • “♦ired fren t O'lJca, .iaicfi y 3 . ho Duchess | gr-i^y tomorrow on account cf cf Argyll, fourth drur.A ■ r o f:hc C(.p. Yv>rJ, > from Ohio, ; ud Vi'!0-;a. Itti h ? r tiwy-L-ae gradiiv. ■: -Vo.a ’.Vest Pofct Ja fr.rJ birthday rnr.lverzary today. Uerjis70. .’ng forward j Most of his rcrvice was in the cav- al of hfcr at jairy aim. HU retirementresults in | vhen her jtbe promotion of Col. Sanderson, of '•naught, !.*c- the Ninth Cavalry.-to the rank of. iMs yea?. ;fcrIgadUr gene;*!. Jvi’.h pleasure to a rtscewi i qualntasce with Canada L:* ; -;cr, ;U D/r.': of fo, con;co Gc’.cmar-f'uiorsl ; aticJ Son REAL feSTATE AND INSURANCE agent*. -UME XVIII WA’/CROSS, GA., SATURDAY, MARCH 18. 1911 NUMBER 113 terrible tragedy |ECHOLLS SUPERIOROPENING CENTRAL IN GILCHRIST PARK, COURT IN SESSION BAPTIST CHURCH C E. Johnson Kills Wife And Then Turned The Guni 'E On Himself-—Leaves Two Grown Children. Johnson, a white man, shot land killed his wife, Minnie Johnson* and then apparently turned the weap on upon himself, blowing out his own door, both bullets entering her brain through her eyes, a horrible one. Coroner Grimes The spectacle wa brains, the wife died instantly, the | the bodies of Johnson ."d his wife, man will probably live a short while. The former dying at 11 o’clock, and .The tragedy occurred at.house on’tor-:the jury rendered a verdict, that Min- ner of Lewis st., Gilchrist Park. John- 1 nie Johnson died from gun shot son and his wife had been separated wound inflicted by her husband. John- for some time, but yesterday the wife ’ sen died from gnu shot wound inflict- agreed to go back to liv ewith the j ed by himcolf. A paper hurriedly man if he would stop his drinking habits. Apparently he agreed to do so and they spent last night at the scene of the tragedy, the • home of Mrs. Johnson’s sister, Mrs. Lula Hay es. Mrs.'?! ayes states that Johnson was perfectly sober yesterday and last night she heard no sound of quarrel ing. '* This morning at 7:45 a. ra, t she left the house to go and get milk, leaving Mr. and Mrs. Johnson setting by the fire, apparently good friends, and re turned in about -15 minutes. On at tempting to enter the house througn the front door, which is glass, sh? looked, in and saw her sister in a sitting position in the corner by the door, with blood streaming down her face, and the man on the floor with his face in a pool of blood. Calling for assistance, she got into the house and found her sister quite dead and the man dying. Apparently the crime must have been committed hastily and the wo man shot as she strived to open the Judge J. L. Sweat who attended ON THE CORNER BRUNEL AND Echols superior court the present REED STREET8. week returned from Statenvillo Thursday evening and reports a very busy session cf court. Judge W. E. Thomas presided in a most satisfac tory manner and Solicitor General John A. Wilkes p’oased everybody. Among others the ce-ebrated case of R. and U. F. Camps vs the A. G. Garbutt Gas Co.. Involving about two sand acres of valuable land and timber, worth fifteen or twenty thou- d dollars, lying adjacent to Sta WAYCROSS FlIGHTjTHE CITY COURT OME OFF AT LAST OF WAYCROSS program. Praise God from from who all bless ings (low. Invocation. Song: Ail Hall the Power of Je*, today’s aviation meet. Fred Ells, of sus Name. , [ New York, one of three aviators Song: I Love Thy Kingdom Lorff. j brought here by J. S. Berger, Jn both writen in pencil showed that the fa- itenvlIle alld which ha8 once bocll to tal act was premeditated by Johnson, and in part said: “Please bury me as I am. Don't take any trouble with me.” And in another one states; “Minnie say will go to Florida, but she will not gc.” Investigation showed that Johnson had been living at Alapha, Ga., and came to Waycross yesterday. Two daughter, aged If) and 22, are left orphans by this awful tragedy. MILITARY FEATURES AT AUTOMOBILE SHOW. Special to The Herald. Montreal, March 18.—Military auto mobiles and military aeroplanes are prominent features among the exhib its of the Montreal Automobile Show, which has its opening tonight. The display of motor cars is said to be the largest ever shown In the Dominion. The exhibition wlU continue tor one week. : the Supreme Court, was tried and af ter being stubbornly contested for two days was won before the court and jury by the plaintiffs. Judge Sweat as leading counsel, assisted by Col. G. A. Whitaker of Valdosta and R. G. Tison, Esq., of Statcnvllle, represent ing the plaintiffs, and Messrs Craw ford and Wilcox of Valdosta being the attorneys for the defendant. SMALL BOY CHRISTENS SHIP. Special to The Herald.. Detroit, Mich., March 18.—Disre garding the custom of having a young. nil of the workmen Who bo kindly as- lady as sponsor, the Ashley and Dus- sisted us on last Thanksgiving Day tin line selected Master William Hey-1 we would bo more than pleased to sei of Cincinnati to christen tho new. have them present tomorrow morning Scripture Reading—By the pastor and J trial and regular flights, had perfect control of his biplane despito strong winds. He reached a height of over 2,000 feet shortly before noon. The eastern part of Waycross was circled, this be ing a feature of tho moot. The dip ping and gliding contests markable. At ono time a gust of wind caught the machine and almost turned around before It was guided to meet tho current. An Immense crowd was on hand to witness'tho flights and greater crowds are expected tomor row. Manager Berger announced today that he would continue his engage ments, ar** will probably return short ly to make good at Valdosta. In the speed contest, Ells made a 6- mile trip in less than six minutes, making In a .fraction over 7 miles q# hour. He used in his mnehino a six- cylinder engine.—Atlanta tlon. WHAT KIND OF JOURNALISM ARE WE DEVELOPING IN WAYCROS87 This is an account of' yesterday’) flights as it appears in The Atlanta Constitution, and was sent out from Waycross Suck an article a sthls wil. hurt tho city. Rev. Harbin, Pafford and Walden. Male Quartette—Carswell, C. II. Lowther, Alec Lowthcr and Cornell. Historical Sketch Church—Judge Perhatu. Cornet Duet—Cornell and Marks. Words from brethorn and friends. Duet—Misses Perlmm. Sermon: Peace Bo Within Thy Walls and Prosperity Within Thy Palaces, Ps. 22:9. Solo—Florence Lowther., Song: Stand up for Jesus. The public is most cordially invited to attend our opening services tomor row morning at 11 o’clock In our new Auditorium, corner Brunei and Reed sreets. A special Invitation ts extended to every man, wman and child who has contributed from the smallest to tho largest amounts for the building of out spacious and homeliko place of worship. We also extend cordial In vitation to our friends out of town to worship with us tomorrow morning and tomorrow evening. At the even ing hour beginning at seven a song service will be held with several spec ial numbers. TURPENTINE 80ARING. Special Wire to The Herald. Savannah, Ga., March 18.—Spirits of turpentine went from $100 to $1.01 a gallon on last call at noon today. MAN AND WIFE DEAD; FOUR OTHERS SHOT BOARDING HOU8E PROPRIETOR RUN8 AMUCK IN NEW JER8EY AND EMPTIE8 REVOLVER. Penning, N. J., March 18.—A shoot ing affair In,an Italian boarding house here wound up In the death of tho pro | prletor and his wife, and the serious, If not fatal, wounding of four of tho [ boarders. Tho proprietor, Andrew do Jsnazio accused some of the boarders of steal- his money and started to clear 11 the place with a revolver. He shot at ■ everybody within, ranee, witnesses ■ so:*, and thero was a generr- -xcaua. j When tho police arrived they found I four hoarders wounded and tho pro- J prletor and his wife wero derad. It is the suposition that De Ignazio, real izing he had shot eonto of tho board- jers, killed his wife and then himself. SPECTACULAR FLYING DONE BY On yesterday morning the case ot FRED ELLS IN PRESENCE OP the State vs Zlllro Harris, charged BIG CROWD. with selling liquor was tried. Solici- ——— to:* Spence prosecuting and Harry W. Waycross, Ga., March 17.—(Special) ! Wilson, Esq., and Judge J. L. Sweat, j—Waycross had the first successful I representing the defendant, when a j flights yet given in south Georgia ai virdict of nor guilty was rendered. The case against George I’appadea* for selling soft drinks, ice cream and eigiirs nt his restaurant out on Par allel street on Sunday was also tried during the day and after remaining out until nearly night the jury return ed a verdict of guilty with a recomen- dation to tiro extreme mefey of tho court, whereupon, Judge McDonald °en*enceU to defendant to 3 months on the chalngang or to pay a fine of fifty dollars, and admonished him that while running his res tar rant on Sun day not to sell anything in the future on that day which would constitute a violation of tho law. In this caso Messrs Parks & Reed and Judge Sweat represented the defense and 0 Solicitor Spence tho prosecution. When tho court was recesaod until this morning tho damage suit ot Otia Cowart against tho W. E. L. & P. Co. was on trial. Col. Jus. R. Thomas of Jesup and Col. A. B. Spence of Way- cross being the attorneys for the plaintiff and Judge Sweat counsel for the defendant. Upon the conclusion Constltn-1 of tho trial of tills case today the I court will likely adjourn for tho term. THE AVIATOR8. The airships did not fly yesterday evening, owing to a very strong cross- wind that arose. A large crowd was present and all seemed very greatly disappointed to see no flight. But, of course, tljS aviator and his commit tee cannot control tho wind and It was probably best to dlfor the flights rather than have an accident. Prof. Eels made another attempt tu fly this (Saturday) morning, but only succeeded in ascending some 25 feet. In his rapid docent damaged his ma chine, repairs will be made at onco. AVIATOR WILL NOT FLY THIS EVENING Aviator Eells will not fly this even ing, But will wait until the new en glnc arrives and can be used. Mr, Kells states that the present engine lb too weak and makes the flights Loth ludicrous and dangerous and doos not permit the machine to rise 50 feet in the air. The new powerful engine Is on the way and Is expected In the city to night, according to a telegram In the bunds of Mr. Bcrgtr. Johnny Jones and bib show leaves tonight for other pastures green. Wo have nothing against Johnny Jones, but we shall not shed any tears when ho leaves. 8MALL FIRE. A small wood house belonging to Mrs. Lucius Jenkins on Brunei street was burned lost night. The loss Is In considerable and the cause of the flro Is not known. The flro department handled the tire promptly and preven ted its spread. FLYING MEET AT HAVANA. Speciul to The Herald. Havana, March 18.—The flrst com petitive aviation meet to be held In the western hemisphere outside of the United States bogan here today and will continue through the coming week. Half a dozen aviators of wide repi- tatlon are entered Into tho various ovents. for which prizes aggregating $30,000 and a number of valuable cups and trophies v/ill be awurded. PUTTING MONEY IN A HOUSE! Is a good Investment if tho boas# is-. wisely chosen. The ordinary mas cannot be expected to be an export such matters, but WE APT So if you think of buying, better