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r *Waycross Evening Herald. VOLUME XVIII WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1911 NUMBER 115 m AVIATORS IE AT LAST near aviators and their corps *-T^raslstants quietly folded their Tto s and left Waycross today, for new' fields of adventure at Fitzger- *7l‘*^nd we trust our neighboring cjlly will enjoy the wonderful flights we at Waycross missed to see. Mr. J. S. Berger, Chas. Eells. Downing and others followed on the morning train, and with no thrilling flights’to banish slumber of disturb our waking clreams, Waycross, will no doubt, breathe easier. It has been a discouraging exper ience for Waycross and the citizens sympathize with the local committee In their strenuous and plucky efforts they have made to make good their promises, and with other and more favorable persons and circumstances they would doubtless have succeeded ar they disserve—Now let’s forget about It. * A SERIOUS FIRE YESTERDAV NATIONAL HIGHWAY CITY COURT THROUGH WAYX Chief Hall and his boys had a fierce J A strong delegation left Waycross fire to contend with yesterday af-1 this morning for Fitzgerald to take ternoon, with only a four inch main v ere not able to cope with it as suc cessfully as they generally do. Hence the fire gained much headway, and resulted in considerable loss. Three white dwellings were destroyed, five negro houses, the kitchen department, of the city stockade was destroyed. he fire started in an empty house that was just being cleaned up for a new tenant and probably was caused by careless men in burning up the trash. " j part in the State Highway Convention at that place. A^ery strong effort is being made to divert the rornj from Atlanta to Jacksonville in such a di rection as to leave Douglas and Way- cross in the lurch. These busy towns will not stand for ’ that. Believing that we have the right way, the short- route and the best roads, hence this important gathering at Fitzger-i aid when .definite plans will be laid and a determined effort made to Join es and build a road that will t LADIS LEWKOVJICZ RECITAL UF CONVENED CASEiFIRST ROUND MISS WOOD The City of Court of Waycross con cluded the trial of cases before the jui les yesterday and took a recess un til Saturday morning next at 9 o'clock at which .time the Appearance Docket 11 he called and juries drawn for e June Term of the Court, and at The damage suit of J. 8. Berger vs Ladls Lewkowlc/. tried In city court yesterday, resulted in a ver dict for $750 for plaintiff, J. S. Berger. The trial was one of the most uniquo nd interesting and hard-bought bat- j ties of lay that has been fought in fbi* time the Court will pass upon i out courts for some time, and by iho contempt cases against certain at torneys for matters occuring in Court on Saturday last. # Only one plug being available itjmand attention and result in its adop THE AIRDOME. The best program ever presented fit the Airdome was put on last night. The European sensational Living Bronze Statues is simply beyond des cription and has to be seen to be ap predated. This is an act that is get ting $260 per week at all the big hous es and was secure dby Manager Dav enport. The other attractions qn the bill are great. The motion pictures are good also. See this program tonight. Pictures of this wonderful act and be seen in the window of the Cable Plano Company. was impossible for sometime to put on two streams that would be effec tive. But final!},'Chief Hall got the lire under control. The negro houses were the proper ty of Mr. D. A. Jordan and the white houses the property of Dr. W. H. Buchanan and Mrs. W. W. Beach. Insurance was carried on all the prop erty, but the loss will be considera ble. It Is probable that the city will take advantage of this opportunity to car ry out a plan they have had in viow for sometime, namely that of mov ing the stockade to some other point where sewerage and more sanitary arrangements can be arranged. COM^ Help the AthleticAssociation of W. H. S. Entertainment Wednesday March 22. Adults 25 cents Children 15 tion as the highway from Atlanta to Jacksonville. Among the delegates were, Mr. A. M. Knight, M. Ed. Berry, Dr. Q. P._ Folks, L. V. Wiliams. C. F. An drews, W. T. Brinson, J* F. Taylor and J. C. Calhoun. POLLARD RESIGNS AT TICKET AGENT AT JACKSONVILLE. Mr. R. B. Pollard has resigned his I osition as city ticket agent in Jack sonville, and leave today for Sylvester Ga.-, where he has secured a half in terest In a Wagon Works with Ins brother-in-law. Mrs. Pollard and fam ily will move to Sylvester In June. NOTICE. Plant Division 383 G. I. O. to the B. of L. E.. will meet at Red Men's Hall Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock cents, School Auditorium at 8 p. m. 2t A full attendance 1b desired. 200P/URS OF PANTS Tc Close at .OO A Worth From $4 00 to $6.00 >,• A.T H. C. Seaman WILL LAKE LESSONS Sheriff Pittmun has now in ills cus tody an airship, and is anxiously afraid he will have to demonstrate its ability to lly on day of sale. Bets are being freely made that the Sheriff will go up in the air fn that occasion. The levy was made thin morning by Deputy Cason on tho ah ship of‘Mr. son of tho able and competent work of attorneys on both sides peculiar issue involved was interesting from beginning to end. Messrs Parks mut Heed represented Berger. Messrs J. S. Walker and II. Wilson defender Kadis l.ewkowicz. Cof. John Walker and his colleague conducted a most able defense, a- •gainst great odds, resultant from the local interest Involved In tho suit, and deserve high commendation for‘the splendid fight put up. The original suit called for $6,000 or damages, but In a few minutes by aggressive tactics, demurrers, etc., Col. Walker and the Judge had cut down to about $1600 end on that amount the suit was tried. Many witnesses were called and the trial Lewkowlcz to satisfy a judgment is- lasted nearly eleven hours. A fea- sued from City Court for about $790 the result of yesterday’s trial. Mi. Lew-cotricz will give bond, and the case will be carried to higher court. Meanwhile Sheriff Pittman and his deputies will doubtesg appreciate any advice and encouragement In their preparation for a suitable dem onstration of the capability of tho Bleriot. * MRS. CLELAND WILL BE BURIED AT SAVANNAH, Mrs. Georgia Cleland, who, for a a number of years was a resident of Savannah, died today at' noon at the Park View Sanitarium after an ill ness of short duration. Mrs. Cleland was a native of this cJty and was 40 yeftrs of age. Recently she lias re sided in Waycross but returned to Savannah a w«ek ago. Two sons, Mr. J. Robin Cleland of this city and Mr. James R. Cleland of Macon sur vive her. Tho funeral arrangements have not been completed owing to the absonce of Mr. James Cleland, who is expec ted to arrive from Macon this after noon. It is • likely that, tho funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, the interment being in Bonaventure Cemetery.—Savannah Press. Mrs. Cleland was well known in Waycross and had a large number or friends hero who regret, to hear of her death. Mrs. Cleland 1ms been living for the pnst year on Jafto street, and lifts been In the sanitarium at Savannah only a short time. CITY FARTHERS VISIT SAVANNAH g ture of the case 'wa sthe fearful ex* ocrtatlon of Mr. Berger by the attor- neys for the defense. Perhaps one of the severest attacks ever made in our court. As a result of the triftl, the charac teristics of 'the leading attorneys, Reed and Walker, were brought out to the fullest extent and impressed those present with the fact tbftt these two young men, though so entirely different in style are each destined to move to the very front ranks of our local bar. John Walker, a big fighter from the word go, aggressive, ‘meeting every print with shrewd emphatic action— carrying a heavy burden of circum stances with a pluck and 'determina tion that won for him merited approv al. Harry Reed, suave, quiet with cool thouKhtful'logic and well-rounded argument, was almost Invincible and Ms foreeful presentment to the jury, without Inventive, Incislvo and logical evidently made a lasting impression on tho Jury ns evidenced by the fact that, although they were apparently deeply impressed by tho tremendous ly foreeful and convincing arguments of Walker, yet the flnnl wonls or Reed asking for ’$700 was almost the identical amount of the verdict. Judge J. C. McDonald presided with his usual ability and fairness, and his charge to- the Jury was Impressive and showed close study of the entire case. Tho attorneys for tho defense, will at once tako action for a now trial or carry the case ‘to another court. And thus ends the first round of tho first airship case ever brought into a Georgia court. WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 8 P. M. | Benefit Athletic Association Central | School Auditorium. j PROGRAMME. I Music, Piano Duet—Misses Lyon and Lewis. Tho Sleeping Car, HowoMs—Miss Wood. Music—Song—Elbert McKaury anti Florence Lowlher. The Dinner Party—Kate Douglas Wiggins—Miss Wood. Music—Song—Miss Anabelle Adams Some Little Stories'In Dialect—Miss Wood. Tho above veijy attractive program has been arranged for the recital to bo given tomorrow night at the school auditorium. Miss Wood has been heard in Waycross before and will bo heard with great pleasure tomorrow night. Each of the other numbers will no doubt be well worth hearing. Come out and spend a pleasant evening. Mayor Cox Aldermen Jas. Sinclair, John W. Moore and C. E. Dunn, left os early morning train for Savannah v here they go to inspect and Investi gate the pavement of ttie city and get a pactical idea of the value of the various materials proposed to be used in the new pavements, to be adver tised for for Waycross.' A glance at the personnel of the delegation, will be a guarantee that o good time will be had, and practi cal good to the city result from their investigations. Miss Eddie Parnell has Just recelv- cd the most beautiful lot of parasol* ver shown in the city ONE HUNDRED HENS AT HARDY BROS. COME AND SELECT SOME FOR YOUR YARD. 20 2t EAUTIFUL HOME NEARLY COMPLETE Mr. W. J. Oassett hai about com. plolcd the remodeling of tbe old Qas- •ett homeatead on Thomat street and It Is now In appearance a handsome Structure. Tbe porch pillars are moat uniquo In character, being com. posed of concrete, 20 inches square rnd gradually taping to IS Inchti, presents a vary striking appearance. The house Is now 6 rooms and tha interior la beautifully decorated and finished In oll-nnlah oak. The paint ing under the direction of Mr, E. P. Murray Is a work of art. Tha house la flttad up with all modern conven ience! and Is quite an addition to our Waycross homes. AUDITING THE CITY BOOKS Mr. II. H. Burnett, tho special audi tor selected by- Mayor Cox to inves tigate and audit the city books for 1910-1911, is hard at work, and la making one of the moat rigid and precise investigations possibie under present sytem of bookkeeping. Mr. Burnett is a most competent man and Mayor Cox could not have made a bettor local selection. FIRE AT J. W. A defective flue caused a small flreL damaging the roof of home of Alder man J. W. Moore, Chairman of Fire Department ^j^ay. Alderman Moore was just -getting sit down to n fine dinner and after tho fire was sum saving ruefully at the wreck of lua anticipated repeat. Tho lnmageA sustained by fire la about 125. l Indiscriminate hunting la tliroateq- irn the African elephant with ester- mlnatlon. The g. o. p. pachyderm la this country la being quite generally smoked out, too. IT 18 INDISPUTABLE that many a man's only asset after •> Are baa been an Insurance policy. And many a man has been ruined be cause ho had neglected to protect himself with FIRE INSURANCE. Don’t run the risk ot finding your self In such a predicament. Have us Insure you today and make yourself sate. ■ yl i t ' : . ■ ' ! . : , H-i A/ ss