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"parior C weekly Banner. ESTABLISHED 1832. THE BANNER, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1904. •1.00 PER YEAR. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ITHE MURDER MYSTERY ISJTILL UNSOLVED (Governor Will be Asked lo Offer a Reward for The Ap prehension of the Guilty Party and Mayor Rhodes Has Already Offered a Reward of Fifty DoU lars. Some Clues Worked. POWDER Absolutely Pure IT IS A MATTER OF HEALTH BIG SUIT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST S. A. L ROAD Mrs. \V. L. Prater has entered milt few miles from Athens anil was walk- Hough her attorneys, Lumpkin & j ins along the track of the Seaboard iirnett, for llftecn thousand dollars j Air Lino ltallroad at the time the ac- nuages against tho Seaboard Air cldeut occurred In which he lost his inc Railway for the killing of her life. ishand a year ago on that road. j Ills son saw the train In time to Tho suit has been brought hi the get off tho track, but as Mr. Prater ly court of Athens and will he tried started to run off tho end of tho tres- ■ Judge Cobh ut tho next regular J tlo ho caught his foot In somo way in rin of that court. the trestle and tho train rail over his Tho murder of young Candler Wa- | tors is still shrouded in mystery. Sev eral cluos were worked on yesterday land perhaps one of these may prove {some reclusion to tho author of tho deed, but no arrests liavo been made. Mr. T. I*. Vincent, chairman of the I county commissioners, has asked tho governor to offer a reward of $200 for the apprehension and the mayor has I offered already a reward of $50. This Is the third mysterious mar I dor which has occurred In Athens within tho last decade, and tho clti /.cns are considerably wrought up over | the deed. * Tho body of Waters was Interred I yesterday near Jefferson and a largo crowd of sorrowing friends saw the body of the murdered young man placed in its last resting place. MUSI DECIDE SOON IT THE Movement Must be Carried Out at Once if at All. \v. Prater was known body, killing him Instantly. .1 THREW DOCK AT THEJONRUCTOR Came Very Near Hitting Conductor Ed Bishops on The Seaboard. Yesterday morning Mr. E. E. Bish op, conductor on local freight No. 11 on the Seaboard Air Line, came very near being* being hit with a rock thrown by a negro whom he had put off the train. Tlie negro wanted to ride on the train without paying any fare and Conductor Bishop forced him to leave his caboose. Just as the negro had gotten off and the train started, he picked up a rock and hurled it at the conductor with ull his might and it missed his head only by a hair’s breadth. The matter was reported to the po- lico and they went to work on the case but no trace of the negro could be found. Mr. Bishop thinks that he lives in Athens, and gave the police an identical description of him. liter in tliis city nud one morning j The case promises to he a quite in rted with his son to his work. He teresting one and will be a hard s painting a house in the country a fought battle on both sides. CITY HALL RECEPTION A SPLENDID AFFAIR The reception at the new city hall hull bonds were secured, building lust night was u most enjoya ble affair and was attended by liun- «lii ds of the citizens. The handsome building, which would he a credit to a city of many limes the size of Athens, was lighted brilliantly with electric lights and pre sented a scene of beauty. Those who attended the reception were charmed with the beauty of the building and expressed themselves as proud of the handsome home of the municipality of Athens. Compliments were bestowed on all sides upon all who had had anything to do with the erection of the building and none was slighted In the award «d praise. Architect Goodrich, of Au gusta, was on hand and was warmly • ongratulatcd and City Engineer Bar- mi t came in for a full share of the praise for his work in the erection of the building. In recounting the Incidents of tho struggle for the bonds there were many who had kind words to say for The Banner and the work done by this paper in the contest by which the city Some time since thore was a move j incut to build a Methodist chapel up town and a committee was appointed I to secure a location. Tho committee selected an lot I Chase street and an option was given | on tho same by the owner. Since then little or nothiug bus been I done and the time has now come when something must be done or the move ment abandoned so far as that locu- jtion is concerned. The owner of tho property is ready to sell at the figures given at the time Ti»e Banner is proud of the city | the option was taken, but the sale hall building and realizes that it nev- will have to be closed, as the demand r did a better work than that where-1 for property is now becoming great by it aided In the carrying of the I in that section and the option cannot bond issue that made this magnifl- bo extended further, cent building possible. I It la probable that tho committee The large auditorium was well fill- will be called together soon and settle ed with people at an early hour and | the matter, long before the time arrived for the ITHE ARRANGEMENTS are_perfected For The Reunion of Confed erate Veterans In Nashville. BONNYBELL PRESENTED FOR NEW SHIP “GEORGIA” i ATHEJAERM CLUB New Life is Being K it Into the Club in Many Ways. addresses of the evening there was not standing room. Mayor l*ro Tom Vonderau, chairman of tho building committee, made a few very interest ing remarks as to the cost of the building and tho work that had been done in the construction of tho now hall, and turned the building over for mally to the mayor. Mayor Rhodes made an address, brief but full of eloquence and sound facts. His remarks were enjoyed very much by the large crowd present. Haughey’s orchestra furnished ,de- I. C. H. IS COMPL Tlie Gwinnett Joprnal lias the fol lowing to say of Col. C. II. Brand: The record made by Solicitor C. II. Brand during the term of court Just passed, is one that ho should fee! proud of. It is said that there was an unusually large criminal docket and he tried every ono of them and The committee ap|Hjinted several days since to canvass for new 'mem bers for the Athenaeum club Is sue- ding splendidly. Since that meet ing a number of new names have been enrolled on the membership list and there are a number of others who are considering the matter of becoming members favorably. There is every prospect for quite a large number of members being se cured within the next few months and tlie club can be put in the most satisfactory condition by the addition of fifty new members. This club is a credit to the city and there should be no trouble in secur ing tho necessary number of members. The reunion committee sends the good news that all arrangements are perfected for entertaining the United Confederate Veterans at Nashville, June 14-16. The Camps of Veterans, tlie Sons of Veterans, and the three Chapters of the Daughters of the Confederacy are working in harmony with the business organizations of Nashville to furnish an entertainment as nearly faultless as possible. The fact that these conventions had become so expensive to cities enter taining so deterred action that it was left for Nashville to become host again sooner than was expected. But the capital of tlie Volunteer State, aided by adjacent communities, is ready. All of the people arc in hearty accord and arrangements are such that this invitation, to Confederate Veter ans everywhere, is extended without misgiving in any particular. Arrange ments are far better than ever before for Veterans to meet in their old com mands—on the campus of tho Vander bilt University. Ti.c only variation from former rules of entertainment is that of giving the old soldiers" preference. This action will be approved by every loyal, beau tiful woman who comes to do them honor. While sponsors and their maids of honor will be entertained by their department, division and brigade commanders, provision is being made lor many of them in the homes of our best people, so the committee Is con fident of as perfectly delightful reun ion as has ever been held. The orator of the occasion will be Uev. S. McKim, Washington, D. C., who served in the army of northern Virginia, a most loy al Confederate and a very eloquent speaker. The Confederate .Southern Memorial association—that of tho "Mothers of tlie Confederacy” who never ceased their labors after caring for the sick Great Spectacular Production Presented at The Opera House Tonight to Raise Funds to Purchase Hand some Silver Service for The New Battleship. A Magnificent Production. BATTLESHIP GEORGIA. DELEGATES NAMED TO Ti Clarke County Delegates to the Congressional Convention. YOUNG WRESTLER llghtful music for the occasion and I"" 1 ,1Mt r '“' to convlct evcry casc 1,0 handled. the visitors to the building remained for quite awhile to take in the many beauties and attractive features of the structure. All the friends of Solicitor Brand jubilant over the way he handled tlie criminals, and the record he has made. MILITARY EVENT TOMORROW AFTERNOON PRIZE DRILL OF THE UNIVERSITY CADETS BARBECUE CLUB HAS BEEN FORMED Tomorrow ufternoon at four o’clock «K‘curs the big prize drill ami parade the University cadets. At that time the individual prize •hill for the trustees medal will he lu Id and about twenty seven students "ill lie in line. A great deal of rivai- • y i« being manifested as to who shall ‘ ai ry off tills medal. The company prize drill will also he held at that time, and will be • the feature of the afternoon. Blank car tridges will be used and the drill of tlie companies will be in both close and extended order. The membership '»f the three companies numbers now 1T5 men. Following these exercises which wjll I Yesterday afternoon a barbecue bo held on Ilcrty field tho officers for cIub was ,orme ' 1 b T a number of tho the coming year will he published by citizens of Athens, and a delightful Col. Griggs and the military exercises cu0 Blve at the old Athens park, of the University will be at an tnd. | “ * s ‘ bo Intention of the club to Col. Griggs Is enthusiastic over tbe| 8 ' ve a barbecue every two or three work of the military department of the weck * ,Illrl,, e the summer. Quite a University this year and says that (number have become members of the more work has been done and more j dul> and some pleasant afternoons are good accomplished than in any pre- | a nticipated. vious year In the University to his knowledge. I Mad * Youn 8 Aflaln. I "One of Dr. King's New Life Pills Tho encampment was a splendid sue- cac i, n |g[,t for two weeks has put me cess and added greatly to the military I In my teenJ* again" writes D. H. Tur- splrit of the entire corps. It Is hoped “er, of Dempseytown, Pa. Thcy-ro tho that tho encampment will be repeated bcst ln tho woril1 for Llver . Stomach .... , and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never' next year, and the chances arc splen- Up* Only 25c. at W. J. Smith ft Bro., did for It now. 'and H. R. Palmer ft Sons’ drug store. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fort had the misfortune to break Ids arm yesterday afternoon while playing. He was wrestling with one of his young playmates and received a se vere fall which broke both bonos of his arm right at the elbow. Dr. Fullilove was called in and re set the hones and when last heard from the little fellow was getting along nicely. The Injury Is quite a painful ono. Too Great a Risk. In almost every neighborhood some one has died from an attack of colic or cholera morbus, often before medi cine could ito procured or a physician summoned. A reliable remedy for these diseases should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to lake.. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more people and relieved more pain and suffering than any other medicine In use. It can al ways he depended upon. For sale by If. It. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith and wounded, but went right on erect ing monuments for tho dead—will hold their annual convention. Tho United Sons of Confederate Veterans will also hold their nnnual convention, with promise of more active service anti zeal than ever before, hence thb Im portance of this reunion is second to none In the history of the organiza tion. Reasons not heretofore appealing to the heroes of the Confederacy should bestir every southern patriut. An Im pression prevails that only a few more of these general reunions will be. held, and as this meeting will he tho first since the death of that magnetic and matchless man, the only commander lit chief while living, Gen. Julm It. Gordon, It will he fitting to do Ids memory honor by tho largest attend ance possible. At this servlco Judge Thomas G. Jones, cx-Qovernor of Ala bama, has been selected to prepare resolutions ln honoring Gen. Gordon. It Is earnestly requested and urged that all camps report promptly lo Sec rotary L. U. Eastman the number of veterans for whom free entertainment Is to he supplied. Committee: M. B. Pilcher, presi dent; Frank Cheatham, camp and biv ouac; Oliver J. Timothy, merchant; S. A. Cunningham, editor of Confederate Veteran; Edgar M. Foster, manager of the Nashville Danner. General committee: Charles F. Frizzell, chairman; L. R. Eastman, sec retary. Chairman Tuck has named tho dele gates from Clarke county to the con gressional convention of tho eighth district which Is to convene in Elber- ton on tho 24th Inst, to nominate Con gressman Howard for tho position ho has held for several years as repre sentative In tho national house of re presentatives from this district. Tho delegates named are Messrs. T. W. Reed, George C. Thomas, James F. Foster and Loo Morris. Quito n large crowd is exported In Elbcrton on that occasion and a num ber of Btlrrtng addresses will lie made. Tho convention will ho presided over by Chairman W. B. Adams of El be r ton. We have everything new and up-to- date in our Job Department ,and guar antee eatiafaction. A Cure For Pilee. I had a bad case of piles," says G. F. Carter, of Atlanta, Ca., "and con sulted a physician who advised mo to try a box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. 1 purchased a box and was en tirely cured. It Is splendid for piles, giving relief Instantly, and t heartily recommend it to all sufferers." De- Witt^ Witch Hazel Salve is uncqualed for Its healing qualities. Eczema and other skin diseases, also sores, cuts, barns and wounds of every kind arc quickly cured by It. Sold by all drug gy Give us a trial on Job Printing. MR. DALY GFTS A mi FALL Mr. D. C. Daly, who Is connected with tho establishment of J. S. Bern stein, camo very near being seriously hurt Inst night, He was going home late and step ped off the car on the Boulevard near tho residence .of Dr. Conway. The car was going a great deal faster than he suspected and as he attempted to get off he fell violently to the ground. He sustained injuries of the back anil in the head, and for a time It was thought that concussion of the brain had taken place. He was picked up by the men in charge of the car and carried to tho residence of Dr. Conway where med ical attention was given. Mr. Daly was able to bo out yester day hut was very sore from the result of his fall. The greatest question before the legislature of Georgia today Is that of the common schools. The state spending a vast sum of money every year for common schools and it Is an acknowledged fact that In the greater number of counties the money is not being spent as carefully as It should he. There is no charge of misappro priation of funds, but there Is a woeful lack of good school superintendents and good teachers. If the schools are to be made what they ought to he there must be some provision for more thoroughly trained school superintend- nts and school teachers. It will take money to accomplish this, but the money should he forthcoming. It is nothing short of folly to continue the management of the common school system as It now Is. Send us your Job Printing. New Type. New Presses. Prompt delivsry. the city. "Bonn/boll," tho beautiful fairy spectacular play will he given tonight at the opera house under tho local direction of Miss Louise DuUoso for the benefit of the silver servlco fund for the battleship Georgia. Too much cannot be said In praise of the wonder fully pretty effects produced by tho harmony of colors in the costumes and stage settings. The little dresses are all of crepe paper in nil the light col ors with trimmings of silver paper and tlsel. The ball scene Is particular ly brlllant where the llttlo princess appears in her gorgeous ball gown, accompanied by the prince, pages and attendants. A number of Japanese lanterns are used and an additional hundred lights have been put In for the occasion. The music Is nil bright and catchy, several selections having been composed by Miss Sanford. Tho play was written and arranged by her, every costume designed by her. Shu has shown In her work her ability as a musician and rcmarknblo conception of artistic, effects, and her jiowor to win every child by her sweet, gracious manners. This is the twenty-third time “IloiinyheH" 1ms been presented with over twenty thousand children and the success has been phenomenal. The Cast. Tho principal characters are: Bonnybell—Miss Minnie Thomas. Prince—Miss Marguerite tlrantly. Step-Mother—Miss Marlon Gerdlno. Step-Slaters—Miss Miriam Philpot and Miss Nell Hodgson. Jester—Master Fred Morton. Captain of Knights—Master Wil liam Snclllng. Queen of Fairies—Miss Susie Colicu. Queen of Roses—Miss Lalage Dar win. Queen of Butterflies—Miss Annie B. Dorsey. Leader of G interfiles—Miss Lilian Booth. Paderewski, Leader of Brownies— Master Albert Alexander. Pages of Bonnybell—Master John Randolph Brantly and Master Love. Pages of Fairy Queen—Master War ren Brown and Master Leslie Brown. Sunbeam—Miss Bessie Brown. Knights, Ruses, Pansies, Lilies, Daf fodils, Brownies, Butterflies and Fair ies. Specialties. The Girl I latve, Pansy Faces—Miss Minnie Thomas. Cake Walk—Miss Eunice Reed. Fisher's Hornpipe—Miss Fanie Nea^ Anderson. Skirt Dances—Miss Janett Ryder. Sammy—Miss Helen Michael. Thetchcs—Miss Brantly. Lower rates on coal are greatly to bo desired in this city. The people should bend all their energies to the settlement of that question. It may take a railroad to the coal fields to settle It, but it is worth tho effort to strive for that If It Is necessary. low er coal rates would mean many new manufactories here, and that would mean much In the way of developing r: