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H Waycross Evening Herald. volume XVIII WAYCROSS, GA, TUESDAY, APRIL 18. 1911 NUMBER 13J ■JTATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION R. M. M. JOHNSEN IS A DELE. GATE FROM THIS CITY. DEATH OF FLAGMAN U. $. OFFICER IKE MCCULLOUGH WAYCROSS MAN KILLED, NEGRO HURT, ON ATLANTIC COA8T LINE. Wlh regret we chronicle the death • Ike McCullogh, son of Chief Itoad Dr. M. M. Johnson left last night to attend the State Medical Associa- Hen meeting at Rome, Ga Dr. John |Mn»ter w. A. McCullough of our city. I son la a delegate to represent the He was accidentally killed at l.udowlcl! Ware County Medical Society. The yesterday. I IS MURDERED LIEUT. WALTER RODNEY KILLED BY FANATIC. Eieeting of the State Medica' Associa tion this year is of more than ordin ary importance as doubtless they will take some definite steps to meet the stacks and encroachments, by the in dependent association recently organ- „ ized, with such strong supprtrt In Dr. Johnson will also attend the* irleetings of State Board of Health and Health officers of State and he; This is an account of it as it appears in Savannah News l.udowlcl. Ga., April 17.—While At lantic Coast Line extra work train No. 5?.' was loading today with piling for distribution at Back Swamp trestle, miles west of here, Flagm m Ike McCullough of Waycross and Kd. Smith, a colored laborer, were knock ed from a car. McCullough being is on the program at that meeting * hilled and Smith’s leg being broken, to read a paper on the Important sub-1 it is said that a standard on one of Jects of “The Relation of the County'the cars broke, letting one end of Kehlth Officer to the Rural Districts" A subject on which Dr. Johnson from W-» long experience is well qualified t.< speak upon. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF 6REAT DISASTER San Francisco, Cal., April 18.—-Flags were displayed at half mast in San Francisco today in observance of the fifth anniversary of the great earth* quake and fire in which 452 lives S'ere lost and property valued ^t ml! mfns'pf dollars destroyed. long piling off the car into the deep water, and hitting McCullough on the hcd. He died twenty minutes after he was brought to town. The negro was carried to the hos pital at Waycross and Mr. McCul lough’s body to his home. Manila, April 18.-W.ieut. Walter H. j Rodney, of the second United States airy, stationed in the Atigar bar- ; racks in the department of MinJan- I ao. was murderd today by a Moro Jur- j amentado, crazed with religious pas- j j sion. who ran amuck, thirsting for the j blood of a Christian, j The assassin belongs to the Mohnm- '. rneda'n sect of JuramenJod^s. who have taken an Inviolable oath to shed the blood of the hated Christian. They know no fear, believing that the per formance of what they consider a fc- ligious duty If resulting in their own death, will he rewarded with eternal bliss. The fanatic was armed with a bolo, and as he tore through the streets, those who saw hint fled in terror. He encountered Rodney seemingly by BERGERS ARREST CREATES INTEREST HE WILL HAVE THE MAYORS OF WAYCROSS, VALDOSTA AND FITZGERALD SUBPEONED TO SHOW THAT HE ACTS IN GOOD FAITH. THE NEW RAILROAD. Mr. D. G. Zelgler, chief engineer of the Atlanta. Waycross nnd Northern Railway It In the city today to com plete report of new road for submis sion to the Georgia Railroad Com mission He speaks with great en thusiasm n the outlook for completion chance and struck him down before the officer could defend himself. ORDER REPORTS Huntsville, Ala., April 18.—Reports showing a record breaking Increase In membership during the past year were picsented today at the annual session of this road so valuable to the inter- ot the Alabama council of the Junior est of Waycross. Order of United American Mechanics. 1 A Gentleman’s Haberdasher It's the natty little “Fixings” that lend grace and elegance to the summer man's apparel, nobby shirts, ties, pretty hosiery, with a dainty line of underwear. To look and feel “summery” is an easy matter to a man who trades here. No matter what a man’s size is, or what his taste may be, we can fit him in suits. H. C. Seaman Savanuah, April IS.—Has a man Ight to write letters and insert ad vertisements In the newspapers claim j Ing he has the greatest aviators in orld under his direction." If somebody else thinks lie hasn’t? s the question United States Commis sioner Hewlett Is to be called upon to decide in Savannah on Saturday. J. S. Berger of Berger’s ators hn* been writing to the authorities in (lit* ferent places claiming to have the world’s sreatest. aviators anl because ot that claim haying been put in writ ing and having gone through the I mails he is how under a 1,000 bond 'o appear before the Commissioner on j Saturday. Berger’s arrest created consjderable interest in Savannah. He has known for several days that, the authorities were investigating him and he had several conferences with the authorities before the warrant was issued. He claims It is a case of per secution brought about by the opposi-, tion to him. He says he was asked to help form nn aviation trust and when he declined o do so the perse cutions began. There are only 18 real aviators in the world he shys and he has three of them. He thinks they are the greatest In the world an J for that reason ' he sent out notices to that effect. It is his opinion against another man s nnd ho says he is as good a judge os the other fellow, he Berger aviators aro in Savannah this week ami have don ‘ some” flying. Berger toy- ho Is go ing lo have the mayors m Waycross, ri ,-, «erald and Valdosta ? .bpeonod to show that he acts In gaol faith <ii every town he visits r r« arrest of the ’head of the P‘<ng :-r;<iadron has aroused much interest in Savannah. REV. PHILLIPS AVER! SPECIAl music FOR TONIGHT SERVICES CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT STREET ROBBERY Two ladieB, Mtb. Godfrey and Mrs. .httfii'ore, living at :I7 Gilmore street had a very unpleasant experience night. They had been uptown 8hoping and were on their way home Godfrey carried on her ar mouse colored, grey velvet bag, just when near the corner of Williams and Gilmore streets a negro jumped the feuce and grabbed the bag and succeeded in breaking 't away from the handle which Mrs. Godfrey tained, he then jumped over the fence at the back of Mr. C. II. Andrews' home anjl disappeared. The screams of the ladles quickly gathered a crowd of men and a close search was made for the negro, hut no trace, was foun.1 of him Both ladies think they could Identify him, he was wearing a cap. The bag contained nearly $5 in change and some postal views of Gil more street, Stand Pipe and Seals Pharmacy, a number of trunk keys and duplicate bills from Church well Dios, and Wilkes Dry Goods Co. was a very daring crime right under too electric light. It is possible "the negro had seen these ladles change th $5 bill in the pharmacy and then nnd there planed the robbery. There promises to he another In- tfresting meeting of City Council to night. Several important matters that were touched upon at last meet ing will probably come up for fur thcr discussion find adjudication. It Is expected the Board of Educa tion will appear before council In In terest of Waycross Schools. The report of the special auditor ir hooked forward to with some Inter est The report of the special com mittee on the charge against Dr. Bindley will probably Ijo made and council will take action on the mat ter. It is stated that on eor two A!- demen will take a very decided stand oi the question. ‘ It Is rumored that th« electric light deposit question will he brought up ngnln In a new form. Tlie proposed viaduct uuder A. C. . R. R., on Plant avenue will be aired again, but whether In condition for deflnate action Is not known. Altogether It promises to be a very Interesting meeting of the City Fath ers. TO TEST INHERITANCE TAX LAW IN WISCONSIN. •HE HOLY CITY" WILL BE SUNG BY MRS. BUT! ER TONIGHT Another largo crowd greeted Dr. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. But- Ur last night at Central Baptist church, j Dr. Scruggs though not quite well v,as able to bo present ami take some part in the meeting again. Dr. Scruggs and Dr. Phillips muct* appreciated the presonce and syuipaty . oj' the numhor of Pastor’s of other churcheH present at these meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Butler sang a very- sweet solo und a quurlutt by four male voices was much nnjuyed. Dr. Phillips preached a strong earn est sermon on "Titles of Jesus" both educative and Inspiring At tha close of the sermon the ordinance of Baptism was obsertud and a num ber were baptlsd. Tonight will be moro especially » Women's meeting and Mrs. Butler will sing the “Holy City.” Mrs. But ler sang this beautiful sang on Sun day at the Men's Meeting (and Jes- p'le the fact that It was a religious meeting) when her beautiful roles sank Into silence a burst of applause rung out all over tho house . Special music will he arranged for tonight and the service will commen ce at 7;IS. Madisin, Wis., April l8.-~Thc suit * ought by the State of Wisconsin] against, the trustees of the estate of Marshall Field of Chicago to re cover $100,000 In inheritance takes on stocks nnd bonds owned by Mr. Fields In Wisconsin railroads came up for trial today. The decision of the courts Is awaited with considerable Interest as tho suit is a test case to determine whether the state can col lect. inheritance taxes on stocks own- by a nonresident In a Wisconsin corporation. NOTICE. Sunshine Circle No. 1 Kings Daugh ter’s will hold s meeting tomorrow morning at nine oV.vk el the home of Mrs. i. JL Cox on Gilmore street. AT POERIA Peoria, 111., April 18.—The Illinois grand lodge of the Royal Arcanum met in this city today with delegates present from local branches of the or- do • hroughout the State. The sessions wli! continue until Friday. TOWER FOR THE BATTERY. TOWER WILL BE MADE THK HOME OF LOCAL WEATHEK BUREAU. New .York. April 18.—Bid* were op ened today for tho construction of a 258 foot tower which It Is proposed to elect at the very foot of Manhattan rising from the Battery and overlook- i'l.g the harbor. Tho tower will bo made tho home of the local weathep bureau and win be equipped with flags for day signals nnd poworful flashlights for night. The structure III have a clear sweep of tho lower bay und will be seen at a much great- distance'than tho Statue of Lib erty light. Now line of dainty neck wear at Bon Ton SOOTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MEI M VrTER HOW PROMPTLY r Charleuton, 8. C„ April 18.-Tlie - 6 riRE LADDIES Bomb Carolina Medical AnoclatP | nu,J ' re *Poiid to an alarm, or how opened its annual meeting in C* ' * I cnrrful they may bain their-work ot won todny with a good at- sulMluing the Hum, there la always. -«<lance con.lderable d.ma tf THE FIRE INSURANCE COSi- — J-preienl pay all loaaea from Or# or from water need In putting, out a. «re. A little loea-would coat yor- msnjr year*’ premium*. Think It orer. A. M. Knigflit and Son BEAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AOKNTS. ol leading men of the prof fmm a!' pert, ot the'Bute., T1)e prognm eo»era three day* and provide# for eddrene* by DT. Alexander Lambert of New York, Dr. Judeon Deland ol Philadelphia end eeveral other phy. flr.lnn* end sunteone of national re- potation. Mra. Nixon of Thu Bon Ton baa Jnti recalred a new line waah dreuea and Uirt*.