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Friday - Edition: Official Organ Ben Hiii County, . Yesterday marked the most enthusiastic day for the champions of the Dixie Highway “Short Route.” At 1:30 p. m. eight cars from here and several from other places left for Jacksonville, via Ocilla, Douglas, Nicholls, Waycross, Folkston and Callahan. "Headed by Mr. J. C. Brewer’s car the procession started from the intersection of Pine and Grant streets and was followed by the fol lowing cars from here: Messrs. Stubbs Dorminey, H. Garber, J. P. Manning, J. C. Glover, Wm. R. Bowen, and R. I. Maffett, who ac companied the tourists as far as Waycross. Each car had several passengers, among them being Mayor Drew W. Paulk, President Wm. R. Bowen and Secretary Isidor Gelders of the Short Route Association. The Fitzgerald cars were joined here by a car from Abbeville in which were Mayor O. F. Beckham, Editor L. J. White hurst, M. C. Paxson and J. W. Wheeless. President Wm. R. Bowen was very optimistic concerning Fitz gerald’s and the other cities and towns on the short route, chance of having this route made official. Commissioner W. T. Anderson, of Macon, was late yesterday and did not arrive in time to join the Fitzgerald tourists but arrived in Waycross at a later hour. Upon the result of his inspection largely depends our hope for the success of this highway. Douglas Greets Tourists Enthusiastically The Douglas folk welcomed the tourists in a hearty manner. At the appointed hour in advance the fire whistle shrieked, the sig nal for closing the city’s schools and the Eleventh District Agricul tural college, and 400 pupils lined up with the cadets from the lat ter, these headed by the Douglas cornet band playing and making it a red letter day for Douglas and Coffee county. - Waycross Provides Royal Receptian : Waycross met the tourists eleven miles from Waycross and gave them a rousing welcome. A brass band was carried to Wares boro to head the procession. At the city limits Mayor Scott, T. Bea son and members of coucil greeted the visitors, pinning badges on them that entiled them to everything in Waycross. The proces sion of automobiles was nearly two miles long, and as it 'moved down Plant avenue for the parade, presented with the many elabo rate electrical effects a very impressive scene. The roads leading to and from Fitzgerald, and in all of Ben Hill county, are among the best on the route, and even if this route is not made official, Fitzgerald will still have her good roads, which is an asset to any city. : ' Letters To Santa Claus Dear Santa:—Bring me a doll and cart; a doll table and a horn. Bring me some gloves. I will soon be five years old. I love you. December, 1915. Ida Nell Turner. 711 S. Main St. Dear Santa:—l am 8 years old ~ 'til Christm: Only 22 Days ’ti ristmas! Shop early! Begin making out your list today! Selections arebetter now than later This Big Store can help you much! Present reductions R d ‘ of extreme interest to e{! Y'to'Weal' bllyel' S! From now until Christmas you’ll have splendid chancgs in qur big 2nd loor Dépt. Be‘sure and visi; it! ‘ LOVELY COAT SUITS: 3 sfo s ulini oit Sosiot svt STYLISH DRESSES: Sitecs. ik Drocsos, markei Gown foss 816008 oreisioth, Serge SMART‘COATS'FOR LADIES & GIRLS, ALL 10% OFF NEW RUGS: Gb2 tor 810 il Buunster Seamless Rugs $25 s EMPIRE MERCANTILE CO. ™™. LA MRt _ ‘ ’ Ue EVERYBODY THE LEADER ENTERPRISE Ladies’ Ribbed Underwear--Misses Union Suits--Just Received--50c. = [VERY Germent put up in Senitary Sealed Package-- Go to the Grand Theatre at our expense from Uow until Jan. Ist--E"EY 3, vorth of Cash Purchases ent now. [ would like for you to bring me a gold ring No. 5. Bring me a doll, comfort for doll bed. I would like some candy, nuts and fruit. December, 1915. Your little friend, : Julia Turner. "FITZGERALD, BEN HILL COUNTY, GEORGIA, DEC. 3, 1915, Serbi tpl’ tect Bulgaria London, Dec, 2—Military events in the Balkans are in a transi. tory stage which may preface another German offensive. W hether this will be against the Franco-British troops which hold all that re«‘ mains of Serbia or against the Russians should they laurch an attack avainst Bulgaria from the east, the present situation gives no indica-‘ tlan:. L ' A Soloniki dispatch reporting withdrawal of Von Mackensen’s forces from the Serbian front to Bulgaria is interpreted in some quar-j ters as confirmation of the second alternative, i | With Prisrend in Bulgarian hands, both the Austro-Germans and the Bulgarians have formally announced the completion of their bet'-“ bian campaign, Vienna officially estimates the capture of more than 60,000 Serbians by General Von Koevess’ armv during the month of November alone. | ‘y Belligerents for Ford Party Wasbington, Dec. 2 —Secretary Lansing announced today thay members of the peace party planning to sail on the ships chartered by Henry Ford will not be given passports to belligerent countries, but only to neutral states in Europe. - Secretary Lansing made it plain that passports were given to American citizens for belligerent countries only when businese made it absolutely uecessary to visit there or when they were invited by some governmental agency in those countries, Mr. Lansing explained that no distinction was being drawn between members of the peace party and other American citizens and that the general ruléof the de partment of state was being applied, A ‘ The ruling, however, was generally interpreted as meaning that the United States does not regard unofficial peace missions by private persons as business of an urgent character. Very few ipplications have been made for passports to visit belli gerent countries, as the plan of the peace party is to assemble’ a con vention in one of the neutral countries and put into operation their plans from a neutral capital as a base. -———'—_'_—-——-—————_._——.'_—._____'_—\—_—-——___‘“__ Greece Threatened by the Teutons 'Athens, Dec 2—Representatives of Austria and Germany have informed the Greek government a:cording to The Neon Asty, that if the demands of the quadrupple entente are granted, the central em pires will ** cease to consider Greek Macedonia as friendly territory ” Miss Elsie Tisdel returned yester day from a few days’ visit to her sister, Mrs. Robert Kilcrease, of Way- Cross. THRICE-A-WEEK Mr. and Mrs. H. Garber and Miss Eva Garber were amongy the Dixie Highway Short Route tourists from here to Jacksonville. Montenegrin T A / Berlin, Dec. 2—Teutonic forces, pressing their campaign acain}t Montenegro have occupied the towns of Pievlje‘ and Jabuka, in norl,h'- eastern Montenegro, near the Serbian border, German army heads quarters announced today. o Capture of 4,000 adaitional prlsone.rs and two cannon is reportec in the official statement, which reads: ‘ . “‘To the west of the Lim river, Boljanic, Plevije and Jabuka were occupied, To the southwest of Mitrovitza, 4,000 prisoners and tavo cannon were captured,” W. &A. Commission Is To Mest Soon Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 2—The W. & A. commwmission created by the legislature at the recent special session is expected to meet and be gin planuing the work looking to the releasing of the road in a few days. The commission is compos ed of the Governor, Chairman Candler of the railroad commission J. L. Hand, of Pelham; G. Gunby Jordan of Columbus and Fuller E Callaway of LaGrange. The entire commission was creat- ‘ ed by the legislature. Messrs Jordan and Callaway were on the preliminary commission created by the previous legislature. They were appointed by Governor Sla ton being the only two non-legis lative members on the preliminary board. ~ Their reappointment by the llegislature itself 1s taken as a high ‘compliment to the two. gentlemen as well as high approval of former iGovernor Siaton’s selections. Thev ‘are “the only members of the pre limidar_y commission who will serve ou the permanent board. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dorminey and Miss Minnis Wooten, of Broxton, were in the city yesterday, motoring over to inspect the new home of Mr. I orminey being erected on Central avenue. This will be one of the hand somest residences in the city when completed and will have all modern conveniences., : For your family and Friends! . HANDKERCHIEFS—The Empire Store line is town talk---For men, women, children-.-in pretty boxes---25¢ to $1.50. : . BATH ROBE BLANKETS_SpeciaI large Robe “for men and women, s2.2s—children, 50c. HOUSE SLIPPERS— for men, women and children, in felt and leather, 75¢ to $2.00. - LINEN PIECES—of Cluny and drawn work— Scarfs, quers,--Mats, Towels, 25¢c to $1.50. SPECIAL SETS FOR MEN—Notice window on Furnishing side—soc to $2.50. SEWING SETS— Mafinicure Sets, Toilet Sets, Hand-made Novelties, 25¢ to $l,OO. JEWELRY NOVELTIES Cushions, Boxes, Comb and Brush Sets, Mirrors, 65¢ to $6.98. - Monday ‘Wednesday Friday VOL. XX. NO. 144 REV. MATHEWS PRESENTED WITH A GOLD WATCH Quite 2 number of the members of the Central M. E. church met at the church at the regular prayer meeting service Wednesday evening, and after a good service, conducted by the re tiring pastor, Rev. G. W. Mathews, Mr.R.]J. Prentiss, as spokesman for the congregation, made an appropri ate speech, portraying Rev. Mathews good work during his three years here, ‘and assuring him of the sincere appreciation of the membership as a whole, at the end of which he pre sented him with a gold watch and chain, purchased by some of the mem bers of the church in token of their appreciation of his excellent work. Rev. Mathews made a short speech of acceptance, in which he thanked the members for their kind wishes and for their handsome gift, assuring ‘them their good wishes were mutual. Rev. Mathews will preach his last sermon here Sunday morning, hav ing heen appointed pastor of the First Methodist church at Tifton. Brother J. L. 'Ware will fill the pulpit of the church Sunday night, Rev. Hill, the newly appointed pastor, not taking charge until the following Sunday. . 0. E. . Attention Adah Chapter No. 15 will hold its regular meeting Monday De¢ 6, 7:30 p. m. at which time there will be election of officers. EMBROIDERY CLUB Mrs. J. A. Justice entertained the Embroidery Club at her home on South Lee street yestérday afternoon. After an hour of sewing and social en joyment dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held with -~ Mrs. T. F. Hemminger Thursday evening. ;