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. VOLUME xvm WAYCROSS, GA., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 1911 NUMBER 268 OK L B. AND A. Notice has been glren that thti month the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic will change their present par- lor broiler car» In use between Way- cross and Atlanta on day trains and substitute the very latest cars built by the Pullman company. The cars will be electric lighted and will have elec tric fans conveniently placed. This will give'the A. B. & A., a solid elec trically lighted train day and night, With electric fans throughout. The Improvement is in line with, the policy of the company to give its patrons the Very best equipment possible. It will add to the popularity of the line be tween Waycross and Atlanta immense ly. TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE—FIRST ROUND. I will visit the following places on dates named for the purpose of col lecting state and county taxes: Millwood, October 1. Fairfax, October 3. Manor, October 4. Glenmore, October 5. Braganza, October 6. Waresboro, morning, October 7. Beach, October 9. Haywood and Bolen, October 10. Tellmore, October 11. : Bickley, October 12. Jamestown and.Hebardville, Oct. 13. Those wishing to do so can now pay their taxes at any time to me at my office In Court House. . J. T. Strickland, Tax Collector, 12 tf Ware County, Ga. UNION VETERAN 1 LEGION MEETS SEVERAL HUNDRED DELEGATES ARE IN ATTENDANCE. Special To The Herald. , Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 12.—The twenty-sixth annual national encamp ment of the Union Veteran Legion began in Memorial Hall in this city- today and will continue until the end of the week. Several hundred dele gates are present, including National Commander Nathan MunBhower, of Columbus, Oo., Senior Vice Command- William P. Griffith, of Brooklyn, and Junior Vice Commander F. E. McCabe, of Beaver Falls, Pa. Nearly all the national officers of the women’s auxiliary are here. 8T. ANDREWS 500TH YEAR. Special To The Herald. Edinburgh, Sept. 12.—Delegates from the universities and learned *o- scietles of all the civilized world, no blemen and many others of note, as sembled today in Scotland’s ancient ecclesiastical capital at the opening of the celebration of the 500th annivers ary of the University of St. Andrews. Among the Americans present were Prof. Jo*iah Royce of Harvard Uni versity, Prof. Bernard ‘ P. Moses of the University of California, and Dr. Leonard Stejneger, representing the Smithsonian Institution. TO DISCUSS DEEPE WATER WAVS AT ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ATLANTIC DEEPER WATER WAYS ASSOCIATION. Special To The Herald. Richmond, Va., Sept. 12.—The bet terment of waterways throughout the entire country, but mainly those in the eastern part of the United States, is the subject to be discussed by the 1,000 delegates who assembled Richmond today for the annual con vention of the Atlantic Deeper Wa terways Association. The purpose of the convention is to pa*s upon meas ures that may best bridg about the deepening of such waterways and to promote the project for a chain of in land waterways from Boston to Beau fort, N. C., and thence to the Keys of Florida. Several of‘the links in the proposed intercostal route are al ready completed or under construc tion. * R DAMAGE CASE HONOR CHRI8TIAN ENDEAVOR FOUNDER. Special To The Herald. Ottawd, Ont., Sept. 12.—Rev. Fran cis E. Clark, founder of the Christian Endeavor society, was a guest of hon or at a convention held here today by the Ontario and Quebec branches of the organization. The gathering was held In honor of Dr. Clark’* sixtieth St. Andrews was found in 1411 by (birthday anniversary. This afternoon the delegates jour* .Bishop Wardlaw and is the oldest uni versity of Scotland. Prior to its founding the only opportunity for the IN CITY COURT Yesterday .afternoon and all at this morning was- conaumed In (Be City Court In bearing the cate ot Ed. Can ty, a nagro, against the Atlantic Coast Line. Canty was formerly employed by the company and Is asking for dam' ages for alleged personal' injuries re ceived while on duty. He asks for damages In the sum of 1,#99.00. He Is represented by Parks & Heed, while Judge Joseph W. Bennett, of Brunswick, and Wilson. Bennett Lambdln, of Waycross, are represent ing the Atlantic Coast Line. The at torneys on both aides made atrong arguments, and the case went to the jury thla afternoon. WILL HOLD UP Keyed to the town of Aylmer, the birthplace of Dr. Clark, and held a educatio nf the Scottish youth lay In ‘ memorial service at the grave of his pilgrimage* to other countries. mother. A Special Bargain ABOUT 30 OR 35 ODD 8UITS RANG ING IN PRICE FROM $15 TO $30, TO CL08E AT PRICE8 PROM .•-Sl- $9.75 to $15.00 IF YOUR 8IZE 18 IN THE LOT YOU GET A BARGAIN. H. C. SEAMAN. COMMISSIONERS, BANKER8, FAR MERS AND BUSINESS MEN IN CONFERENCE. Special To The Herald. Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 12.—The State commissioners of agriculture, to gethef with representative bankers, farmers and business men, met in conference here today to con*lder plans to aid in bolding up tbe price of cotton. All of the cotton growing Stages were represented at the con ference. C. A. LECOUNT FOR RE-ELECTION FOR ALDERMAN FROM THE SIXTH WARD. To the Cltliena of Waycroaa: I hereby announce that I will be a candidate to aucceed myself, aa Al derman for the sixth ward, aubject to tht Democratic primary, to' be held some time In December. In making thla announcement, t wish to thank the good people of Waycroaa for their many kind words, and warm support while acting as their representative, and If elected, I will try and aerve them as faithfully for the next two year,. Very truly youra, C. A. LeCount. MAYOR-8 COURT. A number of boye were up before Mayor John M. Cox thla morning on charges of disorderly conduct One was assessed a fine of $5.00, and cases agalnBt others were dismissed. For failure to bitch, a merchant waa fined $1.00. A case docketed against him also on charge of disorderly conduct was continued until tomorrow mom Ing. li OMAHA WORKINGMEN’S compensation TO BE DISCUSSED. Special To The Herald. Omaha, Neb., Sept 12.—Delegates , FINED $50.00. Fannie Anderaon, a negro woman, was tried In Mayor’s Court yesterday! from raan > r of ‘ h ® ond ‘“W”* of afternoon and was lined $50.00 for I Nebra,1<a «*™bled her, today on keeping whiskey for sale. The flue | the tbe l0ttrth annBal con - was paid. This did not end the wo-: vent,on of the B,al ® Federation of DR. WALKER NO SANDIDATE Contrary to expression, from var ious parties here Dr. Walker la sot going to allow hla name to be used In connection with the aldermanlc race In the Fourth ward. It has been re ported that be would bo urged to an nounce an friends desired him on coun ell, believing bis service would be of Immense value to the city generally. Dr. Walker, however, is not going to enter this contest In any way and do- sires the fact to be known. VETERANS TO MEET THURSDAY Camp 819, U. C. C., Waycroaa, Ga., Sept. 1$, 1911. A meeting of Camp 819, U. C. V. is called to convene in the court room at the court bouae In Wayoran Im mediately on adjournment of the City Court of Waycrosa for the noon races* on Thursday the 14th, Inst, to aeleot elegatea to attend the Reunion ot the Georgia Division U. C. V., at me, on the 20tb and 21st, Inst, and for the transaction of other business. Rome promises to make this reunion of Confederate Veterans a howling success. Reduced transportation to those attending. Come out on Thurs day. You will only be* detained a few minutes. By order of , J. L. Sweat, Capb Comdg. J. W. Strickland, Adjutant. 11 3t man's troubles, however, for the waa turned over to the City Court to be tried on the charge of veiling whiskoy. -rf PRIVATE school for little CHILDREN. Mlsa Bessie Wright’s school will open Monday, September 18, at her home, 9 Alice street. Hours, 8:30 to| m ® r ' " r,hlD of ,bout are now 12. Phone 9. Labor. Sosslons will continue for aev. oral days. Workingmen’s compenaa tlon and legislation relating to wo man and child labor are the chief topics slated for discussion. The report of Secretary-Treaaurar W. A. Chrlaman shows that more than 100 organisations, with a total 22 iaffiliated with the federation. Elks Meet AtBluetield DELEGATES TO VISIT NATIONAL HOME AT BEDFORD CITY.. Special To The Herald. BloeflelJ, "W. Va„ Sept. 12.—A State reunion 'of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened In this city today with an attendance of delegate* and vlaltora from all the Taught School 54 Years TAUGHT many a boy who af terward ATTAINED DISTINC TION IN THE METROPOLIS. Special To The Herald. . New York, Bept. 12.—After fifty- four years of service at teacher In the east .aide schools; Charles F. Hartman, principal of public school JOHN B. MARTIN PALLS DEAD. Savannah, Ga., BepL 12.—Informa tion has bten received In Savannah of the death In Liberty county of Mr. John E. Martin, a well known cltlxen of that community. Mr. Martin wo* chasing a fox on horseback and while following tbe bounda fell dead from hit horse. The race waa by moon light and Mr. Martin waa not mhsed until yesterday when a negro found his dead body In the woods. Ha 1* to be burled today. A .<£„ principal cities and towna of West' 106 - ntlni ,rom “■ D<nUlon Virginia. Thegathefln will teat thrae J,n 0,9 “* centu,Jr of “■ S9da * onr days. Tomorrow: the delegates will visit the Elk's .National Home at Bed ford City. Mr. Hartman taught many a boy who afterward attained distinction In the life of the metropolis. GABY DESLY8 TO VI8IT US. Special To Tre Herald. London. Bept. 12.—Gaby Deslyv, the Parisian vaudeville artiste, whose vis its to Lisbon ere said to have contrib uted to the revolution which cost King Manuel hla throne, sails today to begin an engagement of eight weeks In the United States. Her Brat appearance Is scheduled for tbe Winter Garden In New York city tbe 'alter part of fhls month. It Is said hat Mle* Desire Is to receive a sala ry of $4,000 a week during her appear ance* In America. ..... . .. . .. mm POSTMASTERS ASSEMBLE IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. Special To The Herald. Omaha, Neb., Sept. 12.—The' Na tional Association of Postmasters, of the Bret class assembled here today, with Postmaster General Hitchcock and Superintendent Thomas of th* division of rural malls as the principal guests. The operation of the postal savings banka, the parcel post prob lem and the Improvement of the yu>- tal service In general will he topics of pnbllc interest that will be brought before the convention after It settles down to business. MEETING OF PROBATE JUDGES. Special To The Herald, Detroit, Mich., Sept. 12.—Tbe an nuel meeting of the Association of P'robate Judges of Michigan wan be gun here today, with Judge David Aa deraon of Paw I*aw presiding. The association will continue In session over tomorrow snd Thursday. ISN'T IT GREAT to alt on yonr own porch snd behold the beautiful residences that art built near yont And these dwelling* not oa|y give you tn excellen envi ronment, but Improve tbe value ot your property. FROM THE VIEWPOINT of your own home, the world becom- es n very cherry place indeed. Let us help yon to such * position. A. M. Knight &Son REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCP AGENTS .