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VOLUME XVIII 1 WAVCROSS, GA., MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1911 NUMBER 126 GEORGIA STATE Mr. A. P. Goodivin, vice presi dent of Georgia Federation of Laboi, Jktt yesterday for Savannah, to at tend a very important meeting of the r T Mate Executive committee. Jerome Jones of Atlanta and other representative members of commit tee will be present and a conference was held to map out a certain policy of action to be adopted towards leg islation that will come before next meeting of Georgia Legislature with the result that it was decided to press three l^llls ^ before the state legislature at the approaching terra. The bills are the Bureau of Labor bill, a bill providing for the estab lishment of an eight-hour' day for all state employes, and a workingmen’s , compensation bill. Those at the meeting were, Presf- der.t C. T. Williamson of the State Federation of Labor of Macon, Firs; Vice President A. P. Papot of Savan nah, Third Vice President A. P. Good win of Waycross, Secretary Robert Fechner of Savannah, C. T. Ladson of Atlanta, ^jtarney for the state fed eration, Jefl|Re Jones of Atlanta; state organizer for the American Fed eration of Labor, D. P. O’Connell of Augusta; chairman of the Legisla tive Committee of the State Federa tion, W. S. Harris of Savannah, a member of the Legislative Commit tee and Joseph McCarthy, member of the Legislature from Savannah. The workingmen’s compensation ' bill will compel employers to com- THE RAILROAD y. I. G. A. BLDG. K OF The Herald congratulates Capt. W illiam Dunbar of Augusta on win ning one of the prize offices in Con- Mr. J. S. Tolar, who is in charge ot the construction of the railroad Y. M. C. A., here, after being greatly harassed by delay In getting mater-! sress, that of Postmaster. We have ials, is now making good headway! known him for a good many year, with the building, and a good idea row; father of Clem Dunbar, a lead- can now be obtained of the commod- er ‘n ‘he Augusta bar, the leader of ious nature of the structure. the historic light against the prohi- It will be ver y convenient and bltlon lew in the Georgia legislature, when finished will be modern and j a young man and yet able for days up to date, and quite an ornament to ( to outwit Georgia s brightest talent, that section of our city. 1 11 clll P ot tl,e 0,d t> loc,< . The firm of D. O. Rose & Co., of! •»“«»> Wm. Dunbar is a one armed which Mr. Tolar is a member, have | o' 11 Confederate. Once post- quite a great deal of wotk-ln hand . ^“‘er of Augusta, then private citl for the A. C. L. railroad, Including j and then mayor. He la a line three V. M. C. A. buildings and a t Id man-honest as the day sand well depot. Y. M. C. A. at Waycross ( deserving ‘he honor of the officehe and duplicate buildings at Florence,. 1,89 won ' S. C., and Rocky Mount; also a new “Postmaster, Wll'iam M. Dunbar ot depot at Rocky Mount. So that the Augusta, pa., was eledted on the third ballot, defeating R. G. Bremner film rre being kept very busy. Mr. Tolar is located at the La- Grande Hotel, and Is becoming quite an enthusiastic Waycross citizen. ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD. juries. The Bureau of Labor bill provides for a bureau which will su pervise labor conditions. The meeting was held at 10 o’clock. It was decided to limit* the endeavors of the Legislative Committee to the passing of the three bills mentioned, rather than divide the effort between mote bills. It is said that satisfac tory assurances • have been received I.ensate their employ^ or their rel- from many members of the Legisl atives in case of injury or fatal in- tore'regarding the bills. rf New Jersey, 104 to 94. Two other candidates were dropped.” TWO MORE TIGERS CAUGHT Deputy Sherilt C. A. Bennett caught two negroes, A. B. Holt and Lettle Watson, on Saturday night, charged with sslo of whiskey. They are now confined In the county Jail. WEIL ATTENDED DR. PRICE’S SERMON ON "A STRONG MAN’’ AT FIRST BAP TIST CHURCH WAS WELL RE CEIVED. A very large crowd of men were present at First Baptist church on Sunday afternoon to hear Dr. Price si eak on “A Strong Man.” The sing- by the Y. M. C. A. quartette wus r.uch enjoyed. Dr. Price delivered a strong presentation of his subject, and {did not hesitate to call a “spade” a “i pade.” Hia wide experience of 45 years has given him an intimate knowledge • •* the subjects upon which he dealt, end he spoke with great vigor amr frankness, his tremendous earn estness of purpose created a profound impression on all who heard him and n doubt his words will linger on the memory for years to come. It was a splendic^address on a subject of grave Importance to the future of Waycross. ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD, 200PAIRS OF PANTS To Close at \ , $3.00 A PAI Worth From $4cOO to $6.00 X AT H. C. Seaman r.iade a gallant fight for his life, but for some time his friends have known that his case was pract’caly hopeless Mr. Harbin leaves a wlio and three children and an aged mother, also a ft Jther, J. F. Harbin, Treasurer of Ware County and two alstera, one If whom la Mrs. J. J, Murray, of Hasty, who Is onr County Commissioner. The Herald extends deepest sympathy to this family la their bereavement. III). ROBERT HARBIN 0IE0 THIS IRKING With sorrow we ijbcord the death DR. A. J.S. THOMAS DIED YESTfRDAY Dr. A. J. S. Thomas, editor of Tho Baptist Courier of Greenville, S. C., died on Saturday evening last, after a long Illness. Dr. Thomas wa brother of our well known citizen, Mr C. J. Thomas, who left on Sat urday for his brother’s bedside, but crrlved too late to see him alive. Dr. Thomas has been for many yea*a . pastor and prominent worker and leader among the Baptists of South Carolina He was n peacemaker among the churches and a power among Bap- Hats and his death will be a great loss to lhe Baptists of the South. PUZZLING GEMS NOW IN TOWN MARVELOUS DISPLAY IN WAY- CR08S OF JEWELS THAT FOOL- ED THE GOVERNMENT EXPERT. The introduction of Radium Diam onds in Waycross uow on display and sale is quite attractive, not a passer by on the square but who gives more or less attention to the window dis- cf Mr. Bobt. Harbin, who paused i P 18 * these sparkling gems. Thoro away at 10 a. m„ today. Mr. Harbin h8ve ,,oen otlier «m“atlona offered, FUNERAL OF MR. HARBIN Tho funeral service will' take place tomorrow afternoon at threo o'clock at Central Baptist Tabernacle Rev. W. H. Scruggs will conduct the strvice. The following gentlemen are requested to meet at 2:30 at Hinson's Undertaking Parlors to act as pall curea tho rJg hts to the Radium Dlam- bearerg. Messrs. J. VV. 8, Ilurdy, C. S. Hardy A. Jones, U. N. Brodie, Mr. Mul ligan, R. J. Anthony. NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given to the mem* berg of tho Retnil Clerks Union, Local 1240. You are requested to meet at tho hall at 2:30 o'clSck to attend the funeral of Bro'ther Rolit. L. Har bin on Tuesday afternoon at 3 '©’click cl (he Centra! Baptist Tabernacle. Cicero WIHrerson, Pres. W. C. Paul, Secty. NOTICE. The Masons and their families are cordially invited to attend a barbecue to be given on Cherokee Heights at one o’clock Thursday, AprilGth, 1911. Secure your badges from any of the following committee :Dr. J. II. Lati mer, J. Mitt Wells, W; D. O'Quinn, R. L. Singleton or E. J.*Berry. 3 St but the Radium is certainly the most clever ot all offered as a substitute for the rare gem for which the world stand envy. v What are Radium Diamonds? Radium Dimonds were first brought to this country by Madam DoLuce of Paris, France. The custom iffidals seized her jewels, supposed to worth one million dollars, she declar ed they were worth loss than one filth the estimated amount. Every known test was applied and eventu ally her statement was affirmed. The most expert Jewelers were em ployed by the United States govern rr.ent to make the test and tho only way they discovered the truth was by weight shortly afterwards thoy se- OR. SCRUGGS AT CENTRAL BAPTIST splendid congregation gathered ot Central Baptist church last night listen to Dr. ferruggs speak on the subject, “A Strong Young Man." Dr. Scruggs was at his best, and though tiled after a long day of hard work, preached a great sermon, breath ing love and encouragement, and was uplifting to all who heard It. As he drew the hopeful picture of the strong young life, devoted and dedicated to Hod seeing the great vision of the future, one could see tho stooping backs and drooping shoulders of the kers straighten out and a look of courage and hope beam on the coun tenance of his hearers. The occasion and the man met and the whole com legation gained inspiration from the meeting. Two joined the church. 7 bo singing was fine, more than 09 Icing on the spacious choir platform. The solo by Miss Addle Belle Lowther and the duet by Miss Carrie Perham and Mr. Ed. Carswell were very much i joyed. Seats are now in tho church to ac comodate about 1,000 people. The congregation are looking forward with great plensuro and hope to the con* ii.g of Dr. J. B. Phillips who will ar vo to start his special meeting of Thursday night next. onds In this country and tholr suc cess in their Hnlo has been enormous Diamonds thnt fool government ex perts are certainly clever onough to deceive anybody else and countless wealthy women now have their val- unblo jewels duplicated with Radium Diamonds as a protection agninst thieves. This display spoken of is to t* seen ot the G. R. BrlnBon Company Drug storo on the square who’ro they v.ill hold one day special Demonstra tion sale of these beautiful Radium Diamonds set in Rings,Pins,Bracelets studs, Hatpins, lockets, etc., which ro gularly sells from $3.00 to $8.00. Your choice for one dollar th eldea of tho people having tho domestic control of tho Radium Diamonds Ih# to create n large demand and In actual use to demonstrate what they arc, it Is a method as novel as It is now. Tonight and Tomorrow are the only days of this sale. NOTICE TO TRINITY EPWORTH LEAGUERS The Trinity Epworth League has been extended an invitation by tho First Church League to meet with them at their regular meeting Tues day evening, April 4th, ot 7;30. The League will, assemble at Trinity Church a little before this time to go from there to First Church. All members are asked to be present, aud to be on time. JUDGE BU8Y AGAIN. But fashions have often made fools of really wfse women—all but Judge W. A. McDonald united In the bonds of holy matrimony two couples within less than 24 hours. Yeaterday evening he married Mr. Joe Martin and Miss Ella Wiggins. And this morning two negroes from fcwamp district came In and with the srlemn pledge of matrimony before him, Mr. C. E. Cason acted as witness and at his request the brldegrom sa luted the bride. Mr. Cssn said the bride turned a, deep. crimson during the tender act of exchuRation, BUSY SESSION MAYOR’S COURT Several cases of a somewhat amus- iri character came off in Mayor's court this morning. In one case two will to men were charged with fighting Leon Smith charged with keeping a blind tiger plead guilty and after faithfully promlang n^ver agan to engage in this dangerous animal tralm lug was fined $50.00 Smith is also under bond to appear before Superior' Coprt on same charge. IN CITY COURT THIS MORNING. W. D. Turner, the young white mast ho wan arrested and brought back fr in Suvannnh by Shorlff Pittman yesterday, pload -guilty to chargo of assault and battery before Judge J. McDonald this morning and was at Bossed a fine of $50, including coats. Turner was a carpentor aaff was v/orking on the new express building. ;