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% The Waycross Journal. PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEKK. VOL. VII-NO. 47. WAYCROSS, GA.. TUESDAY. APRIL 1, 1902. $1.00 A YEAR TO TO FAST AS ROAD CAN BE ' BUILT. Trains to Run Into Cordele by April 20 -Montezuma the Next Point. The Atlautic & Birmingham railroad is headed for the coal fields of Alabama. Through the rich pine belt and the beautiful peach orchards of old Georgia, the plucky little road is taking its course directly for the enterpris > ing city of Birmingham, Alabama. It is given out by the owners of the property that it is their in tention to pUBh the road throngh to Birmingham as fast as it can be built. The gap from Fitzgerald to Cordele is nearly completed, and this part of the road will be put in operation about April 20th, Work has already been com menced on the road from Cordele to Montezuma, which will be the next objective point. The dis tance from Cordele to Montezuma is 30 miles. ATDOUGLAS. SPOKE THERE YESTER DAY. Has a Tilt With Several Parties and Came oft Victor—His Crowd With Him—Guerry Will Carry County. Douglas, Ga., March 81, 1002. —Hon Joe Hall of Bibb made a ' telling speech here to-day at the court house in favor of DuPont Guerry for governor. He had an audience of about 160, mostly farmers. Mr. Hall was frequently interrupted in bis speech by parties asking questions and hiB answers usually brought forth enthusiastic applause. While exposing the evils of the railroad pass system, Judge Thomas Young asked Mr. Hall if Populists accepted passes and abused the use of them as Demo crats. Mr. Hall affirmed that they did and then addressing Judge Young said, “Are you a Populist?” “I am,” replied Judge Young. “Then give me your hand my friend. The politicians call me a 'damn Populist’ sometimes, but the truth is, I am an old time democrat.” The Judge and Mr. Hall shook hands lustily and Judge Young announced after the speaking that he was going to vote for Guerry. Col. W. W. McDonald also asked Mr. Hall a number of ques. tions and the latter answered them evidently to the satisfaction of the audience, since there were storms of laughter and applause after bis replies. Col. McDonald interrupting at one point, cried out, “All the people up here for Terrell.” Mr. Hall retorted by asking the audi ence: “Then, fellow Georgians, who pledged your votes for Ter- rell? Did Col. McDonald? Is it 'tub that you are all for Terrell?” , chorus of “No” shook the win- ows and the horse laugh followed Jhicb Mr. Hall appeared to enjoy tore than Col. McDonald- I Mr. Guerry has a strong follow- |g in Coffee county, and it is rly certain he will carry the wer A REMARKABLE BUSINESS RECORD. The Gustoso Cigar Company Has Made Fine Record. Waycross people should appre ciate the various manufacturing industries that are planted here, for they add very materially to the commercial importance of our city. One of these industries that has made a remarkable record, partic ularly the present year, is the Gustoso Cigar Manufacturing Company. Mr. J. R. Whitman was placed in charge of this business two months ago, and in that time the force has been doubled, and the business has made a very gratify ing increase. Mr. Whitman informs the Journal that the business of the Gustoso company is in fine shape, and is increasing every day. The grade of goods turned out at this factory is being constant ly improved, and the cigars made by them cannot be excelled by any factory in the country. Three men are kept on the road all the time selling the excellent brands of cigars manufactured by the Gustoso people. Great quantities of the finer grades of cigars are shipped to the East, where there is a steady de- mand for the very finest goods. The Resagas is the principal brand sold in the South. We say again Waycross people should lend every possible en couragement to these manufactur ing industries which add so much to the town. SAD DEATH EASTER SUNDAY. Mrs. Reynolds Buckner Died at the May Honse. An unusually sad death occurred Sunday afternoon at the May House. Mrs. Reynolds Buckner, the lovable wife of Mr. R. R. Buck ner, who has charge of the air brakes ana Electric lights depart ment in the Plant System Ma chine shops in this city, died at 4:50. She had been ill three or four weeks, the immediate cause of her death being gastritis. She was a beautiful woman, and possessed of an aimable disposi tion. One of-the most faithful workers In the Baptist church, her presence there will be missed. The profusion of lovely flowers sent to the house indicated the high esteem in which she was held by her scores of friends, and on Sunday night when Rev. Mr. Scruggs, her pastor, conducted the funeral service, the large number of sorrowing ones crowd ing around told of bow the good woman would be missed in her circlo of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Buckner were from South Carolina where they were married about three years ago. They came here from Savannah a year ago. Mrs. Buckner was only 20 years of age. The remains were taken to Law- touville, S. C., for burial, on train 78, Sunday night. Those who went from here were: Mr. Buckner, Mr. Peoples, her father, Mr. W. T. Morrison and Miss Bailey. Jhey were joined at Sa vannah by other relatives. STRUCK BY PLANT SYS TEM ENGINE. Ugly Gash Cut Over Left Eye. and Skull Came near Being Crushed In. Saturday morning just before the leaving time of the Atlantic & Birmingham railroad passenger train, the popular engineer, Geo N. Morton, came very near being hurled into eternity, without moment’s warning. He attempted to cross the tracks of the Plant System near the Un ion depot during a blinding ruin, storm, and the umbrella he was carrying obstructed his view so ho did not observe the approach of one of the Plant System vestibule trains. 1 Train 02 came thundering in, and just us Mr. Mortou started to cross the track, it struck him, turniug him a complete summer sault, according to the statement of bystanders. His head struck the pilot and an ugly gash was cut in his forehead. The probability is that if the train had been running a little faster,* poor George would now be sleeping beneath the sod. He was picked up in a semi-con scious condition and taken to the baggage car by the Atlantic & Birmingham train to await the arrival of the R. & H. D. am Ini lance. Dr. R. P. Izlar was hastily summoned to attend the injur ed man. As soon as Mr. Morton recover ed sufficiently from the shock, an examination of his injuries was made. It was found he was not seriously hurt. His skull was not fractured as was feared at first. There was only a short delay oc casioned by the accident in the departure of the Atlantic & Bir mingham train. Engineer Stokes went out with the train instead of the wounded man. George Morton is a Bon of Mr. T. H. Morton, Sr., oue of the early settlers of Waycross, and his many friends were sorry to learn of the acoident, but will be glad to know that he is improving rap idly, and will Boon be all right. AN ESTILL CLUB HAS BEEN FORMED. Had a Good Start and All Eitthuslastlc. Large Lists of Names. , Thirty three citizens met at the Armory Friday night and organiz ed an Estill club. Mr. J. C. Humphreys was elect ed president, Dr. J. C. Itippard vice president and A. P. Perliam, Jr. secretary. The following committee was appointed to solicit names for the Estill club: Hon. A. M. Knight, J. C. Hum phreys, J. C. Rippard, A. P. Per- ham, Jr.; W. B. Ellington, W. T. Seaman, A. H. Morgan and E. S. Henderson. The Estill supporters clahn that they have a large list of names for the club aud they are all enthusas. tic in their support for the Snv. auuah man. JUNE FIFTH DATE mjmm CONVENTION TO BE HELD JULY 2. The State Democratic Executive Com. mlttee Names The Day. A NEW TRIAL BEEN REFUSED, Judge Bennet Renders Decision In Case Jack Williams. Judge Joseph W. Beunet has rendered his decision in the case of Jnck Williams, the young plumber, who is in jail here, un der ten years sontonce for the killing of Hugh Ashcraft. The Judge refuses to grant a new trial and the case will now go before the Supreme Court for review. Dr. G. P. Folks reports Waiter- town as being very wet. Rice, 16, 18 and 25 pounds for l.QQ J. K. Sessoms <fc Bro, EASTER AT FIRST CHURCH. A Pretty Service. With Good Sermon and Good Singing. The spacious auditorium of the First Methodist church on Sun day last was filled to the doors The music was enchanting, the decorations benutiful and the whole service unusually inspiring and impressive. The service was opened by an anthem by the choir, entitled, "O, Come Let Us Sing.” After prayer by the pastor, Mrs. Twitty, accompanied by Prof. Mandeville on the violin and Miss Westop, organist, sang “O, Gladsome Day.” Rev. Dr. Williams took his text from Acts 17; 30-81. HiB discourse was strong, forceful and uplifting, setting forth, as it did, the proofs of the resurrection in such a way to hold his large audience in close attention for three-quarters of an hoar. The church is under obligations to the choir for the beautiful music, to Prof. Mandeville for bis splendid service, and to Mrs. 8harpe and the Misses Blackshear for the decorations, which were exquisitely beautiful. MEETING CONTINUES. Services Every Afternoon and Night This Week. Rev. J. H. Mather prouebod two strong sermons at Trinity church Sunday. The morning sermon was highly spoken of by mauy who heard it. The congregations were large at each service, the au ditorium and Sunday sohool room being well filled at tbo night ser vice. Mr. Mather announced that the revival services would continue through the present week at 8 p. m. and 7 p. m. Cordial invitation to all. A NEW HOSPITAL CAR. Completed at Plant System Shops and Stationed at Waycross. Tho Plant System shops in Sa vannah have just turned out a hos pital car for the use of the system, which is one of the most complete ly furnished cars of its kind in this part of the country. It will be stationed in this city and will form a part of every wrecking train that is sent out from this point. The car is divided into several compartments in which are placed an operating table, a hanging bed to adjusted that the motion of the car will not be felt by the patient, a case for instruments and medi cines, several stretchers, and, in fact every tool and applicance that can be of service in taking care of the injured. Car 92 of the Savannah, Florida & Western branch of the System, which was formerly the pay car, has been used for this purpose. The car after being completed, was left for a day or two in the park at the Plant System depot in Savan nah, where it was inspected by a large number of people. Dr. G. P. Deal, chief surgeon of the road went down to 8avannab, and with his family came back to Waycross in the car. /fifes '< The Stato Democratic Executive Committee met in Atlanta und fixed June 6 ns the date for the state primary, and Wednesday, July 2, us the dote for the conven tion. Thoyadopted the rules aud rogu- lutions to govern the bidding of the primary, as introduced by Hon. R. G. Dickerson, of Clinch, chairman of u committee of fivo appointed for the purpose. All qualified white Democratic voters who registered in 1901 or in 1902 up to within ten days of tho primary shall he entitled to vote for Gov ernor, Attorney General, Control ler General, Treasurer, Cotninis sioner of Agriculture, State School Commissioner; two Justiuesof the Supreme Court, oue Prison Com missioner, also Judges or Solici tors General where they are to be elected. It is also ordered that in Baid primary election and on the same ballot the voters in each comity shall be given an opportunity to express their choica for a United States Seuator. The State Committeo orders that the State Convention shall assem ble in the oity of Atlanta on tho 2d day of July, 1902, noon, in the hall ot House of Representatives to nominate a state ticket of the above named officers, and further to uominato candidates for the offices of judge and solicitor gen eral in each judicial circuit of the state where theso officers are to be elected under tho law. Tho committeo leaves to the Ex ecutive Committee of the several counties the time and manner of nominations for members of the General Assambly and county officers. It is further ordered that alt white voters, without rogard to past political affiliations, who de sire to aiiigo themselves with the Democratic party and who will, if their rights to participate in said primary bo challenged, pledge themselves to support the nomi nees of tho Democratic party, are hereby declared entitled to vote therein and are cordially invited to do so. Chairman duBiguou tondered his resignation for reasons which have already been given to tbo public, and resolutions were passed accepting his withdrawal with deep regret on the part of the committee. Hon. K, T. Brown, vico chair man of the committeo was elected chairman aud Hon. J. L. Boynton of Calhoun county, senator fro'ta the Ninth district, was chosen vice chairman. A. & B. OFFERS BIG REWARD. WlllPsy $250 for Proof to Convict Party Who Fired Douglas Depot- Some time ago the Journal gavo account of the burning of tho Atlantic Sr. Birmingham depot at Douglas. Thoro was a suspicion that the tiro was of incendiary- origin, but no satisfactory oluo was obtained ns to the Jguilty party or parties. The Atlantic <t Birmingham people are right after the guilt/ ones, ami in order to bring them to justice will pny a reward of $260 for their apprehension and conviction. The official notico from Superintendent Bonnymanjia as follows: NOTICE’. On Tuesday night, March ltb, about 11:30 o’clock, the depot and warehouse of (he Atlantic & Birm ingham ruilroud at Douglas wan discovered-to he oil fire, the fire apparently commencing in the pnst end of the warehouse. The circumstances surrounding; this fire indicate that it wbb in cendiary, and the Atlantic & Birmingham Railroad Company will pay two hundred and fifty dollars (250.00) for information resulting in the conviction of party or parties who set this build ing on fire. Alex. Bonnyman, Superintendent. Waycross, Ga. March 28, ’02. The bouse of Mr. aud Mrs. D. S. McClellan on Butler street has besn made brighter by the arrival of a little son. Mr. J. G. Clough and several others will go to Pine Valley church in the McDonald settle ment next Friday to begin a series of meeting which will continue through the following Sunday. Charlie McDonald is of the opiuion.tbat farmers in hit sec tion will not be able to plow in a week if no more rain falls. FOUND DEAD IN BED. Old Uncle Joel Smith, One of Ware'» Old Residents. Elsie, Ga., March 81.—Further particulars have been learned of the death of Mr. Joel Smith, re ported in the Journal. It seems that when his family went to his room on Friday morn ing they found he was dead. Ho was at the home of his son, Alfred Smith. Mr. Smith bad been one of tho most pitiable objects seen in oar county for a long time. Six years ago the genial old man’* mind gave way and he was hope lessly insane from that day until the time of his death. He W‘ reduced from a robust man tel frail skeleton, and his family' j him about and cared for bin 1 1 they would a little child. -| Mr. Smith was 78 years of age and the father of 11 children. He bad also 50 grand children aud 12 great grand children. Hie body was buriod in the Jordan cemetery. Special Notice. There will be a meeting of the- congregntiou of Grace Episcopal Mission, at the Cbupel, on Thurs day evening at 8:15 o’elock, for the purpoee of eleoting a delegate to the Diocesan Convention. R. Alan Russell, Priest in charge- Col. Toomer to Speak. It ie with pleaenre that I an nounce to Comrades of Camp 819 U. C. Veterans, that Col. W. M. Toomer has consented to make the Memorial address on “Decoration Day,” April 26th, anti it is to be expected that every veteran,’ who can do eo, will take part in that- days exeroieee. - Crab. A. Sheldob, Capt. Commander, Camp 819 U. C. V. Capt. W. A. Ansley is mak ing flue progress in gardening. He is proud of bis success. Mrs. W. A. McDonald, Sr., has^ been quite sick lately, .but is belj ter now. She is about 6b „ ears of age.