The Waycross journal. (Waycross, Ga.) 1895-1914, October 31, 1913, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextK ■!; IF YOU 64 telephone i The Waycross Journal The Journal it the Official Organ of Ware County, and County Board of Education and Tradea and Labor Assembly No. 1 of Waycrost. VOLUME FIVE. roo* u WAYOROSS, GA., FRIDAY, OCT- 31, 1913. WEEKLY EDITION PRIDE $1 PER YEAR. Delaying No Longer U. S. Starts Movement of Troops Toward Mexican Border, With Call For Volunteers For Illinois State Cavalry 13 RUMOR DECLARES PRESIDENT WILL DEMAND HUERTA TO TENDER RESIGNATION AT ONCE DEVELOPMENTS TODAY RAPID, CAPITAL EXCITED BY DIAZ AFFAIRS h® By Wire to The Journal. Chicago, Oct. 30.—The entire Fifteenth cavalry, stationed at Fort Sheridan, Fort Meyers and Fort Leavenworth were ordered to start tomorrow for the Mexican border. The cavalry will carry full field equipment. Col. Foreman, of the First Cav alry of the IUinoia Militia, today- issued a call for a thousand volun teers. Tho governor has issued orders to the state militia to be i-oady for marching orders within the next 24 hours. Th# receipt of the formal order for the cavalry to entrain and tho call for volunteers created great excitement. TENTH GETS MOVING ORDERS. Mew York, Oct. 30.—The Tenth Cavalry, stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, was today ordered to the Mexican border. The Tenth will embark at Now York for Galves ton. This fact of itself baa check ed the numerous reports that the United States had decided on in- , tervention and wanted to have sufficient men near the border to make a firm stand at the very start. However, the orders are causing a great deal of specula tion. SAYS CAVALRY IS FOR RELIEF. Washington, Oct. 30.—It was stated here this ufternoon that tho orders issued for the move ment of the Tenth and Fifteenth Cavalry to the Mexican border wore merly for the purpose of re lieving men now on duty on the border. It is reported however that despite tiiis announcement no ordeis have been issued for the return of the troops now in ser vice along the border and the or ders of today are taken as but an other indication that the United State* intends to be prepared to handle any emergency that may arise in Mexico. NSW YORK TO HAVE VOLUNTEERS. New York, Oct. 30.—Advices were received here today from aev. the conspiracy to place Diaz in power was widespread and was frustrated only at the last moment by the weakening of Diaz. Diaz fled to the battleship barely time to escape arrest on the charge of sedition. The belief is grow ing here thnt only the intervention of the Unit ed States can restore peace. This opinion is said to have been traus mitted to the home governments by representatives of France, Spain and Germany. The British ambassador is holding out for recognition of Huerta to insure tranquility. WILSON WILL ASK RESIGNATION. Washington, Oct. 30.—That President Wilson is preparing to' demand upon Huerta, provisional president of Mexico, to resign im mediately is a report that persists here today. It is current in offi cial circles and wi|l not be denied at tho White Houbo. It is further stated today that President Wilson is holding back his demand upon nuerla pending assurances of the support of the chief European powers. If this is not forthcoming he will proceed without delay, trusting to the moral influence of the United Slates to effect the elimination of Huerta. Today the belief is growing that President Wilson will grant the constitutionalists aueh recog nition as will greatly enhance their chances of ultimate success. PLOT TO KILL HUERTA FOUND. * Mexico City, Oct. 30.—Two women were arrested here today upon the discovery of a plot to kill Huerta. Both have confesaed according to secret service men. They were to receive a sum of money for killing the President. FEDERALS WIN LONG BATTLE. Laredo. Texas, Oct. 30.—'The federate today captured the town MRS. PANKHURST AS AMERICA SEES HER jjjgj^ TO E IN THE SWAMP LAST PHANCE FOR PAYMENT CITY LAKES IS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HEARING BEFORE JUDGE I AFTER BOOKS CLOSE EXTRA WILSON NEGRO IS BOUND FEE WILL BE ADDED TO OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT. I AMOUNT DUE — OFFICE ONE TURNED LOOSE. | OPEN TONIGHT. STATE ORGANIZER HERE FOR A WEEK’S VISIT TO AID WOMEN—PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. Dilly Fulwdod, one of two ne-1 When the city tnx collector’s of- groes arrested on suspicion in the (Ice closes tomorrow, Friday night, John Wade Ht^rilir case last week at nine o’clock the lust chance tax b.v Sheriff Pittman, was yesterday t payers of the city have of avoid- Mr«. Pankhurst, the leader of tho British militants, aa she appears In tho United States, where her lectures are arouslnit both enthusiasm snd con troversy among ftie advocates of woman suffrage. HEMS WILL GELEBRATEFNALLOWE’EN Hallowe’en night will be a gala one in Waycroaa, judging by the numerous plans on foot today to make the night of mystery and fun one to be remembered. Among the young people several parties Last year the morning nftcr Hallowe’en Waycroaa people saw a lot of gates hanging upside down in nearly all sections of the. city, and signs in the business dis trict were mixed up ridiculously. will he given and it is whispered I The pranks that were played by around that the older folks will celebrate too. I ( Continued on Page 5.) MRS. EATON IS ACQUITTED AFTER B.v Wire to the Journal. Plymouth, Mass.. Oct. JO.—Mrs. nnie May Eaton was today ac quitted of the murder of her bus- of Kidalgo after an eight hour Rfar A,ImiraI ’ Ios ' 0ilca were ’ Kn,nn battle. Nine many injured killed nnd the fighting. A. 0. L. MEN WILL GIVE A BIG BLOW OUT TOMORROW NIGHT Tomorrow night promises to be a red-letter night in the history of the A. C. L. Railroad Y. M. C. A. as perhaps more Atlantic Coast Line men will visit the building than have at any previous gather er*! ciUes of the state to the ef- i n(( jnational guardsmen were The occasion is a ’’Blow Out” their services planned by the shop men them- i issued or not and (elves through a committee of order issued. 'them' ye si* hers m30.—Every bnjin'eli* Diaz ire (and held a ba s a fe weal- ie Sta'unda to with inpaign. Js circu- Wome of jabot to lay that men repr< tenting practically ev ery department in the shops. It is to be purely a social affair without any strings of any kind tied to it Everything will be strictly informal and the men who are not members of the organiza tion will be the gnests of the even ing, the members themselves giv ing way to the non-memben in ev erything. including the nse of the pocket billiard and bowling The jury deliberated seven hours, the verdict being returned shortly after 5 o’clock this morn ing, following an ail night vigil. Tlie acquitted woman arose and clasped tin- hands of her lawyers, exclaiming in n shaking voice, “Thank find. I have tile beat law yers in tlie state.” The crowd of 200 in tlie court room cheered hut the sheriff quieted the demonstra tion without delay. Mrs. Eaton left immediately to rejoin her mother and daughter. 8UNN-6ELL IS GEITIHG HID 10 PAY OFF $30,000 DEBT (Continued on Last Page.) Rev. Bryan W. Collier, financial agent, of Bnnn-Bell Institute, re turned this morning from the meeting of the Valdosta Baptist Association at Hahira, where he presented the interests of the school and extended an invitation to that association to co-operate in the work. Tlie association adopt ed resolution# expressing sympa thy with the work and aims of Bunn-Bell Institute, while at the same time expressing a desire to see a greater manifestation of practical interest on the part of the Baptists in those associations already identified with the school, before committing themselves to the work. The reeolation eon- If plans which are being dis cussed in Waycross today are car ried into effect the local label league, organized several months ugo to aid in the campaign for union made goods, will show re newed life and activity within the next week. Mrs. C. M. Jarvis, of Atlanta, president of the Atlanta local and state organizer for the International Union Label League, is today meeting members of the Wnycross local and Monday after noon will nddress a called meet ing of the organization. Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Jar vis will attend nnd address a meet ing of the Machinists Auxiliary. She expects to remain in the city until next Wednesday, possibly a few days longer if necessary. The objects of Hie union label league in brief arc to promote tho welfare of wage-earners; to dis countenance the sweatshop sys tem of production by aiding nnd encouraging tlie snlc of union made goods; to gain a universal eight-hour day, to abolish child labor; to secure equal pay for equal work, regardless of sex; to aid the Sunday and early closing movement; to sustain fair employ ers; to urge industrial nnd polit- leal equality for women. One of the most significant facts in connection with the Woman’s International Union Label League is that the women are organized to assist every union working limn anil woman, who toils for (fail bread, by purchasing none hut union made goods. afternoon bound over for action by the grand jury at a preliminary hearing before Judge Harry M. Wilson. Fulwood was hrakeumn on tlie train on which Wade was fireman, nnd the two. with Sam Washing ton, returned to the logging camp in the Okcfenokcc swamp about 1 o’clock the night Wade was kill- eel. Fulwood stated at the hear ing yesterday that us he left Wade to go to his shack Wade fired at him, t ho pistol being so close as to leave powder burns on one of his linnds. There was no evidence to con nect Washington with the killihg of Wade and he was accordingly released. Fulwood denies the crime but from tho showing made by the prosocution yesterday Judge Wil son deemed it advisable to let the negro bo hold for the grand jury’s investigation. There’s always a chance to learn except in college. — • .. „„ ing tlie payment of the city taxes for 1913 without the extra fee charged when executions are is sued will pass. Probably dne to forgetfulnese more than anything else a large number of citizens have so far failed to pay their taxes nnd reg ister. Until the taxes due this year have been paid citizens can not register nnd for this reason it is doubly important that those who have not paid their taxes get busy nnd do so. Tonight ns well ns tomorrow night the tnx hooks will be kept open until nine o’clock for the convenience of those who cannot reach the tax eollector’a office during tlie daytime. The office is in tlie city hall. Quite a number paid up today anil it is expected that there will he a rush all day tomorrow. Tho only way to save the execu tion fee is to pay city taxes be- fore the hooka close , tomorrow night. A word to the wise ia suf ficient. LITTLE GIRL WAS HURT LAST NIGHT. tained in effect an invitation to tpr the trustcis of Bunn-Beli Institute to return next year with a renew al of their proposals. Mr. Collier, who has been visit ing tlie Baptist associations with in his territory during the past two or three weeks, is entering now upon an active canvass of the churches. His work during the next two months will be largely within the Smyrna Association, located principally in Coffee and Appling counties. He is present ing hi* work in the form of a pro posal to churches and individuals to take stock in the enterprise of Early last night <m Albany av e, in front of Cason’s store the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II O. Freeman was painfully injured when she was knocked to the side walk b.v n bicycle, ridden by white hoy. The accident was un avoidable, according to the state ment made by tho boy, who waa himself thrown by the collison with the girl. A severe gash over an rye was the most serious injury received b.v Mr. Freeman’s daugh (Continued on Last Pace.) Y. M. 0. A. TONIGHT. Business men’s class at Y. M. C. A. gym tonight at six-thirty. All members urged to attend promptly. NEWTON LANDS FEDERAL JOB. By Wire to The Journal. Washington, Oct. 30—President Wilson today sent to the Senate the nomination of Jamea Newton of Georgia to be assistant commis sioner of patents. FUI0PE1G KEIF ME* HIDE m PROGRESS 1010 It i« uow practically certain plan. that (luring next week, probably by Wednesday, tlu* dining room and kitchen oi the now Phoenix hotel will he ready for use and will ho open. Half of the hotel is being lined now »fn the Kuropean plan and an hooii an the dining room can he used the hotel will reNiime luminous on the American TOE ENTRY LIST FDD CAMPAIGN ENDS MIDNIGHT OF NOVEMBER I With the passing of today the timli in which candidates may qualify for the 1913 municipal pri mary ia cut down to only two days the lists closing st midnight Saturday, November 1. Despite the vigorous efforts mtds by a small party of citizens who do not want to support any of the announced candidates for mayor no new candidate for may or has entered the race and it is questionable if the efforts made will draw into the contest another candidate. Following his statement to the Journal representative yesterday former Mayor John M. Cox issued another statement later making it elear that ha will not become a candidate. Developments of whatever na ture between now and tbs close of the lists for the primary will un doubtedly prove interesting and will tend to make the 1913 pri mary one to be remembered. AM the furniture for the dining room lias arrived and the kiteben is ready now for use. In it ore found all tho latest conveniences nnd everything but the help in the kitchen will work automatically. N» expense 1ms been spared in making the kitchen complete and it is expected that the dining room of the new hotel will be na pretty ns any to he found in Georgia. Kapiil progress is being made on tlie construction work and while it will he around tho first of December before the third story addition is completed quite a num-* tier of rooms will lie ready for use Fiefore that date. Today or to morrow the scaffolding on the Pen illetan street front of the build ing will be removed as far as the stage of construction will permit The lobby work has retched the stage of finishing toucbei, and with tho installation of the glaaa doom is practically complete. It has openings on Parker and Pen dleton streets and is nnosnally at tractive both in appearance and arrangements. ■ THREE CHILDREN TO DEATH By Wire to The JoamaL Louisville, Oct 30.—Three young children of William Floyd were burned to death when their home was destroyed this morning. The mother had gone to mail a let ter. It is believed the fire waa of incendiary origin. A negro eook ia suspected.

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The Waycross journal. (Waycross, Ga.) 1895-1914, October 31, 1913, Image 1