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K AYCROSS VOLUME XIX WAYCROSS, G A., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 19)1 NUMBER 15 To Be Taken Up—A Num ber of Very Interesting Cases To Be Tried The second week ot Ware Superior Court opens Monday morning at 10 o’clock. The criminal docket, which Is quite helry, will be taken up. Thu grand Jury, which adjourned Wednes day night, will convene Monday mom irfg. A number of "true bills” haro already bean returned by that body. Perhaps the most Interesting case to come up next week la that ot Mrs. R I* Robbins, who 11 charged with mur dering Belle Smith. The Jury baa . returned a bill ot murder In this case. The case will be hard fought on' both sides. Judge John T. Myers has been retained 14 assist the state, while Mrs. Robbins wUl he represent ed by Col. Allen B. Spence, Col. John W. Bennett, and Col. A. B. Rates. SUPERIOR COURT THE NUMBER NEGRO SAVED I IRE ELECTION ENGINEERS GET. CITY PRIMARY v OPENS MONDAY O’- VOTES CAST - EIGHT TIMES • l • 1 JANUARY 10 AN INCREASE HELD TODAY ^ — THE CRIMINAL DOCKET IN THE STATE PRIMARY DIES ON THE GALLOWS! ( CALLED BY SLATON ON THE COAST LINE HEAVY VOTE POLLED Thursday Was About 75,- (Tom Jackson Hung At Val- 000 Less Than Was Cast Last Year A CARO FROM COLi BENJ. T. ALLEN. earson, Ga., Bee. 8,1911. Hon. A. P. Perham, Waycross, Oa. “ Dear Judge:— I am writing you from a sick bed. Did not get to rote yesterday; from the nature of my trouble I was afraid to attempt to go to the polls, but my precinct gave a good account of her self: - 1 Little Joe, 68; Honest Pope, 47; Plain Dick, 7. Little Joe, 12 majority. , I am rejoicing with all the friends Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 8.—Georgia cast a popular vote of about 115,000 for all three of the candidate* for governor in Thursday’* state-wide primary. That number Is approximately 75,< 000 less than the total vote for two candidates (not three, as this yean In the gubernatorial raice In 1910, when the then Goy. Joseph M. Brown and former Gov. Hoke Smith were ipposed for the office. In other words, the combined vote of former Governor Brown, Judge Russeil and Pope Brown will prove to be hardly more than 60 per cent of the combined vote in the 1910 primary. That means (hat about six men out ot every ten voted at Thurs&y’s polls. The estimate is based upon figures that are eminently truth worthy. It'Is based upon the consolidated ’ official dosta For Killing Wife And Grandmother Valdo.ts, Ga., Dec. 8.—Tom Jackaon. the negro wbo murdered bla wife and her grandmother nearly two years Legislature To Meet Dec. 24—Pope Says He's Out of Politics 1 Atlanta, Oa., Dec. 8.—Now that the primary Is over end "Little Joe" Brown onco more nominated as Gov- ago, waa hanged In the county Jail ernor ol Georgia, the next atep la the here at noon today, tbo 'trap being sprung by Deputy Sheriff Parrish. Sheriff Gornto, two physicians, the negro', brother and spiritual adviser witnessed the execution. Jackson appeared to be anxious to 30 and aald Just before the trap waa •prang that he was tired of "the trials of life. Tbe negro naked Wbe per- mtttei to pray asd put up a very rervent prayer for the aberlff, tke court, tbe Jury and other officials. Tho crime for which he was con victed was the murder of his wlfo and her grandmother. PREACHING AT CLAS8 ROOM, j Rev. M. Taylor, of Valdosta, will returns of all the countlea at hand nt I preath at Parker'a Class Room tomor 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. | row at 11 o'clock. Everybody cordlai- —-v J ly Invited tq attend, ot popular government on the decisive; victory over "Hokesmltblsm.” \Vlsl| we could have four yean ot quiet, un- dlaturbed possession ot Little Joe as governor! But that Is not to be. So I will be for John M. Slaton next year If he wants the place. That will put him' In line td defeat Hoke Smith for the United States-Senate-next time— wouldn't that be glorloua? Hoke Smith's legatee la slain! Let us nil your order for Oysters and fresh fish. Phone 189. 7 tt Waycross Stinkpot consigned* to Infa my. Plain Dick, the victim of an overweening ambition! Georgia'! de bauchery muat be confined to the nar- rowest limits. Again, I say rejoice. Yours fraternally, \ BENJ. T. ALLEN. formality of placing him for tbe sec- ond time In tbe governor's chair In thS general election. Tble has been called by Governor Slgton for January 10 while the Leg■ Isltture has been celled into session December 24 to canvass the votes. As after Incidents of the primary, the Executive Committee of the dif ferent counties met today at noon and consolidated the popular votes of thslr county precincts. These returns have been sent by ths county chairman to William C Wright, chairman of the State Ex- rutive Committee, at Xewnan. The state committee will meet in Atlanta iii the Senate chamber of tha capltol at neon on Dec. 12 to conroll- date the results and to declare “Littl» Joe” the nominee of tho Democratic party in Georgia. Mr. George W. Barnes Re turns From Committee Meeting ' ENGINEERS GET AN INCREASE .. Mr. George W. Barnes hns returned from Wilmington, N. C. , where ho attended • conference of tho general adjustment committee of tho employ es of the Atlantic Coait Line. Tbo committee, which waa compoaed of O. W. Barnoe, of Waycrou; J. D. White, of Brunawlck; T. D. O'NCal, of Savan nah; E. W. Rowland, of Sanford, Fla.; A W. Moore, of Montgomery; H, H. Brower, ot Lakeland, Fla.; F. T. One of The Livest Local Elections Ever Pulled Off In Waycross About the liveliest municipal cam paign ever pulled off In Waycross li soaring the end so, far as tbe first primary is concerned. Of course, there will be a second primary, un less one of tbe oandidatea gets a ma jority of the rotes cast today for the- office for which he la running. Last* night the supporters of Col, Harry D. Reed held a meeting at th* band stand, where several speeches wsre made. The People's League had Beazly, Norfolk; B. Harris, of Rich'(a torchlight procession, after which mond; J. M. Donlau, Rocky Mount; i the supporters of Mayor Cox held an G. H. LaughHn, Florence; C. A. Dav-'open air meeting at the corner of is, Jacksonville; F. D. Howard, of Waycross, general chairman, and Grand Officer M. W. Gable, was work ing only In the Interest of the ongl- oieors. The committee socured u nice Increase in salary for the engi neers: Following in regard to committee'* work Is from the Wilmington Star: “After being In conference with the officials of the company at headquar- New Lot of Gloves New Lot qt Neckwear New Lot ot Fancy Vests New Lot ot Muttlers and Reeters New Lot of Bath Robes New Lot of Sweater Coats New Lot of Soft Shirts Everything you wear. All New H. C. SMMAN. ===== == eral adjustment committee of tho em ployes ot the Atlantic Coast Line sys tem yesterday completed Its now con tract between tho ,Ae there Is no Republican parly - tera here for nearly 60 dtiyg, Ihe gen- tbat la of any strength In tho atato the remaining atepa necessary tv make a governor are matters of for mallty only. Declaring that he was through with polities for the rest of fc!s life, except to help his friends who may aaplra to public office, J. Pope Brown, who waa second In Thuraday'a gubernator ial primary, gave out tho following > statement this morning; | "To aay that I am not disappointed I would bo Insincere. I fully expected 'to carry twenty-live more counties. Tho returns show the plurality for my opponents In these counties to be quite small, ranging from one to 40 votes, showing that a very low votes .In'er/ch county would have changed tho result But, bo that as It may, I want to thank my friends in every county in tho state for tbo com j pllmontnry vote accorded mo. I taka J every vote cast for me as a compll- | ment and a personal endorsement 1 made no promises directly or Indlrac: ly to any man nor to any Interest Elisabeth and Pendleton atraota. Tbs supporters ol Mr. Calvin W. Parker hold forth at the Opera House. All three candidates had largo, enthusias tic crowds. The polls opened this morning nt the Opera House and Court House at 6 o’clock and tbe “battle of ballots’’ began In earnest At tho time of going to prose, 279 votes had been polled at the Court Hi use and 608 at Opera Houso. CHRISTMAS. Tho Kings Daughters will make locomotive ongl- their annual distribution of food and ncers and the road, and tho momeba clothing to the sick and nea^y of this of the committee will leavo for their town, and earnestly request contrlbn- homos today. Some of them left lost. lions to be sent In Monday, December, night. 118. They are now making a canvas of "Tho committee v-aa working only the lown, will have a record of tho In the interest of t.. 3 locomotive on- number ot families, egos and aoxoa of glneera at this time t.-'.d tho now con- j tho children, ft takes contributions, tract does not affect r. y other branch and It will aid the ladtea greatly la of the aorvlco. While embracing no their work. If gifts ara soot In prompt radical changes in the schedule of ly Monday the 18th ot December, to wages or rules snd regulations gov Mrs. F. A. Bates, Mrs. J. H. Redding eruing their work, under the new'or Mrs. (Kingston. Than will all bo terms tho engineers of tho ra. J will put together, and a committee will dt> be given an Incmt-.-i salary :.nd a number of tho regulations are chang ed or modllted, at circumstances maj have warranted. “The working out of the new ached- ue was a matter of consld erablo te- dlousnesa and it took a good length ot time to got everything adjusted U tho doilros of both mon and tho com pany. Tho committee, with tho offl- "It will always he a (leasuro lo mo clals, mot almost every day while to show my friends my appreciation of their loyal and unselfish support, and really I regret tho result as muca on their account as my own.” I THE GEORGIANS, j This c!ub met yesterday afternoon land after n abort business session, Mrs. Mosshfbn read an Interesting j paper, "National Songs”, and Mrs. ! Walter Young road a poem “Alabama" Mrs. Langley road an original and humorous story, "Bllllo’a Widow” wblch waa anjoyad very mneb. Mrs Dlmmock had charge of tho music and presided at the piano. All the mom- hen Joined In singing America and Miss Rugglao sang "Loves Old Sweet j Song" oxqnlaltoly. A moat Interesting paper on cur rent events was written by Mrs. W D. Morton and road by Mrs. Oliver Murphy. And Mrs. F. A Bates real an Interesting paper on current topics. Aa soma of tbe members ot the duo will be absent from Waycross during the holidays tbe second December meeting will bo next Friday, l(th., at 3:20, the program begins. 7 SI M. OClWNCY. liero and put In a hard day's work. Tbe percentage of advance In tho sal- arias hns not been made public yet, but it la understood tbat tho men consider It n eery fslr one. - "There were agout 12 members of the committee here end there was also one official ot tbe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in attend* anca while the new achtdnle waa bo- Ing worked out "The new contract Is made for no spedffod time limit and It will remain In force so long as It provss satisfac tory to both tbe company and tbe on- glneera." SMITH VOTES FOR POPE BROWN Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 9.—Senator Hoke Smith's Interest In Georgia politics was made very manlfaet Thursday,'do It Vide, assort and distribute boflge Friday. Aftor that date the time ot the ladles being required In their tS%n homes. It la necessary to make tho ’distribution earlier l» tbo week. If thoae who are aurroundod by (bo comforts of life, whose hMrta IT* made glad by Christmas cheer, coul-1 •ee tbe need In homes made cheer- losa by sickness or bereavement. the-/ would most willingly give aid In r» Moving tbe leaa fortunate. If you need a new pair ef i Stylish shoes go to 8 3t The standard Shoe Co. "HAVE YOU FIGUREOr Figured what? We have reference to. wbat you might have suffered by way of LOSS BY FIRE If the Are of yastarday had barn ad your home down Instead' of, your neighbor’s. It’s taking t haxxard not to Inanra Out yon can't afford—don’t. WE WILL HAVE A CARLOAD OF GENTLE BROKE TENNESSEE MULES NEXT MONDAY M3RNt.N0 Hie selection cf a governor tf CU bin when he arrived In Atlanta from Washington to east his ballot for J. Pope Brown. The Senator made tbe long trip from the nation’#' capltol to Atlanta to racist* bla personal preference ln own unexpirad term. BET OUR POLICY TO-DAY. 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