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1 THE WAYCROSS WEEKLY HERALD KERN FIRED THE OPENING GUN 8POKE TO ENTIRE POPULATION OF A KANSAS TOWN. Fairvlew, Neb.. July 13.—William Jennings Bryan entered iis campaign work in earnest tcda>. He will meet John A. K a rn. hi* running mate, this afternoon, and both will participate in a conference with the National Cozy- mittee, when the program of the cam paign will be mapped^ut. One of the main issue* trttt-TSe publicity to campaign funds. * Earoute to Lincoln, Mr. Korn fired tile opening gun of the campai when the entire population of Phil lipsburg, Kansas, turned out to meet his train and asked for a speech. Mr. Kern responded, advising his hearers to read the platform -of the two par ties. WILL WILL BE CONTESTED BY BROTHER OF DECEASED, Savannah, Ga., July 14.—It is the confident belief of many Savannah Ians that the will of the late P. T. Foy will not be probated in solemn form with ' but one dollar. He left $2i his • brother whom Mr. Foye cut off without but one dollar. He left $20,- ( 00 to his lady Secretary and Treasur er of the Foye Company. It Is be* •t the brother who was left but a dollar will fight the will and try to break It. The fight over the will be a very hard one, it Is be lieved. ’ BILL OF FARE WHEN JOE BROWN WAS NOTIFIED. Joe Brown was notified of his nornl, nation by a committee and a largo •jcrowd cf friends on Saturday last, Af- ^ ter the ceremony qnd the speeches were*over the guests were invited to •dinner. Under the shade trees which surround his beautiful home the repast .was spread on four long tables. The menu consisted in part of barbecue mutton, pork and beef, salads of •eral grades and nationalities, Bruns wick stew, roasting ears, pickles stuffed peppers, sliced tomatoes, cut up with cukes aud onions for a relish, watermelons, peaches, apples, spring water and plums, tea, lemonade punch and far beer,Atlanta being the nearest Bread of several grades and qualities but all good and better. It was a « great. feast and great men were there ®to do it justice, the writer among the number. There were no formalities and nothing, ty ln^cata y?at you were belng’Vlftch&l ti^rtfvent Overeating. It wag^a. Jolly, Jiappy, good natured crowd, nml.,in tfie language of Joe Terrell, for. fearing the charge of plag- . arlsm we do not care to quote from • any oite else, “It was the happiest mo- rfhent'of my life/ DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS ADVERTISING SAVANNAH. Savannah, Ga., July 14.—The most •distinguished citizen who has yet left Savannah with the idea of helping along the publicity end of the Savan nah Automobile races fs the Hon. Her man Myers who will sail for Bremen from New York in a few days. Mr. Myers took with him a map of the course over which the races for the Gold Cup is to be run under the auspi ces of the Automobile Club of America and the Savannah Automobile Club ffhd will uso it in showing Savannah’s advantages as an automobile race center. Everyone who leaves Savan nah now for a trip abroad or for the purpose of attending a convention or a big gathering of any kind carries something to advertise the Savannah races. Mr. J. J. Horrlg&n left last night for Indianapolis to attend the national meeting of the A. C. H„ and he carried several hundred souvenirs of Savannah to distribute. They all contain references to the races to be run hero. When the Knights of Py thias go to Boston next month they will be armed with similar material. QUICK TRIAL8*FOR MEXICAN REVOLUTIONISTS. Galveston, Tex., July 14.—Messages from Casas Grandes, Mexco, tell of the trials of the revolutionists cap* tured In that vicinity. Half a hun dred men, charged with participating in the riots have been sentenced to be shot. It Is declared that the trials are mockeries. The soldiers and po lice presented all the evidence admit-, ted and no man was allowed the right of counsel. It is not known whether the sentence Jut been executed as yeL, MONTANA 8HRINER8 f WERE FIRST TO ARRIVE. 8L Paul, July 13.—Montana leads the arriving Shriners. Algrla Tem ple. of Helena, coming by special train, was the first of the 110 Tem ples to appear early this morning. Thirteen other special trains with delegations arrived later In the day. Automobile owners of the dty hare OLYMPIC GAMES COMMENCED JULY 13 IMMENSE STATION WAS WELL FILLED AT COMMENCEMENT. Lcndon, July 13.—The great Olytn- .a to establish supremicy throughout the entire earth, opened here toda: under a i verse weather conditions. Torental rains continued throughout day. Representatives trom prac Ideally every itatiou on the globe are gathered aud are trained down to ts hair for the International champion- snips. The.vast stadium, with a ca- pacity cf 15,000 persons, was well fill ed this morning when the pr$lininary events commenced. It was an in spiring scene and one'which will al ways be remembered by those witnessed it. ' , King Edward cheered heartily the ataletes bounce.! in review before Mm. lie iook keen interest in the contest and evidenced a broad knowl- 1 ;e of sports Jr. general. London, July 13.—Sullivan, of the Irish-An.erlcan Athletic Club of New srk, won tlie first heat of the 1,500 ■Ur race. Lighbody, of the same gnuization, was second. PROTECITON AGAINST NIGHT RIDER8. Nashville, Tenn., July 14.—The citi zens of Tiptonville, Lake county, have adopted extraordinary measures for protection from the depredations of . night riders. Five hundred dynamite | WAS bombs have been placed in various .sections of the county and will be used in the event of a visit from the mauraudere. Four hundred alleged night riders are In jail in the Fourth Judicial Dis trict awaiting preliminary trials. TENNESSEE MOB LYNCHED NEGRO WATCHMAN WAS BURNED TO DEATH IN ATLANTA, Atlanta, July 14.—AV. M. Morris, night watchman for the Atlanta Box Factory, was burned to death In this morning which destroyed that plant ’.and several warehouses, loss la $50,090, covered by Insur- QUANTP.ELL AND HIS GANG. j.ees Summit, Mo., July 13.—Si’ting In her armchair in a house she has jccupied near here for fifty-nine yei Mrs. Olia Dawson Cooper, eighty-eignt * old, and last living close friend of William Clark Quantrell, leader e “Quantrell gang" of the sixties. History recalls Quant cell's name synonymn for arson and murder. But the aged and bent figure In the chair can recall him as a stalwart, fearless, blue-eyed boy. Quantrell Is her hero. Quantrell was^a greatly misunder stood man," said Mrs. Cooper. "In those awful days In the early sixties rf.on were Justified in protecting thorn- os, for every one seemed to bo out killing and destroying others’ property. remember Quantrell*. Well. Ht§' was a fine looking youth, and liH heart was in the right place. Some say he is still living, but I know bet- r. He Is dead." Mrs. Cooper first . met Quantrell when he was a hunted- man with a price on his head, after swearing to avengo. the death of his brother. She has never forglyen tho Federal troops for burning her home In the middle of winter when her husband was in the southern army, and she was alone Ith fivh children. Quantrell, according to Mrs. Cooper, as born near Hagerstown, Md. His mother later moved to Canal Dover, Ohio, thence to Virginia. Quantrell left home when elghtqpn years old He and his brother started for the far west, taking a negro with them. The ‘Jayhawkers’’ killed Quantrell’* brother and freed the negro on their irrival in Kansas; Quantrell himself as badly wounded and was left on he field as dead. He obtained a pony and rode In Lawrence, where his wounds were attended. He then came to Missouri and was befriended * Mrs. Cooper. Quantrell said bluntly he had re ined to avenge the murder of his rot her. At that time the Kansans’ Invading Missouri, apparently |p* apples, but really to free slaves. Quantrell managed to locate the slay- rs of his brother and became their confident. He told them where they d free several slaves, and ene night -led them to the farm of Morg Walker, near Blue Springs. He not!- eld Walker of their Intentions. Afterward Quantrelf stood in Walk er's house while the men 'dickered at ;e door with W f alker over the price of apples. Suddenly he drew a re- olver and shot two men dead. A third man was wounded and carried to the woods by a fourth of the party. Quantrell discovered their hiding place and killed both. Later he hanged man named Searoy. Quantrell remained In the vicinity of Mrs. Coopers’ home, and was sus pected of being a Kansan. He was about to be hanged when Mrs. Cooper identified him and saved bis life. EXPECTED ARREST OF GIRL'S MURDERE3. Troy,*>\ Y., July 14.—The murder er of Hazel Drew, the beautiful year-old governess whose body found in Teal pond, is known and one or probably two arrests will be made today, according to District Attorney O'Brien. The names of the guilty parties have been refused to the re porters because there was so much talk of violence on the parlrof friends of the youug woman. Authorities will take every precaution when the arrest is made. , •TAKEN FROM OFFICERS AND HUNG TO A TREE. SAVANNAH BANKERS AGAINST SENATOR DEEN'S BILL Savannah, Ga .’July 14.—At a meet ing <ft tho Savannah Clearing Associa tion held yesterday aTterpoon resolu tions were adopted protesting against the passage of the Deen State Banking Mill prepared by Senator Deen. The Savannah Bankers feel so sure that the bill Is the wrong kind of measure to place upon the statute books that they are prepared to send a delega tion to Atlanta to fight It of this Is tlon to Atlanta to fight it If this Is this will be required, however, as fl is reliably reported that the bill has supporters In the Senate and will pro bably never reach he senate.” Memphis, Tenn.. July 14.—A mob ot 1,500 persons fought for the posses slon of Hugh Jones, a negro, who had attempted a criminal assault upon Miss Oro Yapps, aged 17, at Midd:< town, Tenn.. at daybreak this morn lng. fter parleying among themaelv( the mob swung the negro ^o a tree. After the negro had been captun some of the members of the ntob lost heart auJ tried unsuccessfully' to in duce their comrades to take the gro to jail. FLANAGAN ESTABLISHED NEW HAMMER TROWING RECORD. London, duly 14.—The second day program of the Olympia begun at 10 o’clock this morning. Tho feature of the morning was the hammer throw ing of Flanagan, an American, whe won easily and established a new rec ord of 17u feet and 4 1-2 Inches. Melvin Shephard, an American, won the final in the 1,500 meter An Englishman is leading in the preliminaries for the 20 kilometer cle race. Lariu-r. of England, won the final In the 3,600 meter walk. Time 1*66. The Americans are elated beeauso they won yesterday. Wise ones that taking the first blood gives Yankees encouragement fog all other events. FUNERAL OF WELL KNOWN UNDERTAKER Savannah, Ga., July 14.—The tunet- al of Mr. John Goette, a well known lertaker who died on Sunday took place this afternoon from Ills residence on State street east. Mr. Goette who was recently nominated for coroner after a very close race, winning by but one vote, was a victim of Brights disease and tne hard work of the cam paign shortened his life in the opinion of many. It was believed that he could live but a short time and many predicted that he would not survive to take Ills office. This proved to be the case. The funeral t-hls afternoon attended by a great number of friends of the deceased and tho floral designs were very^numerous. The funeral cortege was a lengtny one. there were representatives in it from t£e half dozen Organizations to which Mr. Goette belonged. SHEATH GOWNS HA8 STRUCK SAVANNAH. Savannah, Ga., Jitly 14.—The sheath gown has struck Savannah although it hasn’t hit her very hard yet. It is proposed, hpwever, by one enter prising store keeper that he will have a sheath gown on a live model to ex hibit before the week is gone. When this happens it is expected ho will have to close his front* doors, for a Into. He explains that the dress on live model will only bo shown to ladies. One store has a few' of the /ns in stock already but they are cn dummies and haven't caused muon sensation. It is hoped to see one i lady strolllnj through Forsyth Park before the summer season closes. mitigating CIRCUMSTANCES MAY GET HIS RELEA8E. The writer had the pleasure of meet ings large number of old friends dur ing his recent visit to Atlanta and we hope made some new ones. A par- turned oot in fores and 500 cars hare | son visiting Atlanta meets lots of boon tendered dally to take tbs wUl- clever people and often makes plsso- tors about the city. ^ sat acquaintances that tost for years, n. A. B. Spence, attorney for C. A. RJcketson, who on yesterday sur rendered .ihnself to Sheriff Woodard, an< * ^ ^ ** made up of the Intellgent ESSENTIALS TO THE GROWTH OF A CITY, Editors Herald: Suppose a number of people now IIv ing in the east, the north and the west because of tin* climate, as well ns Uu onward inarch of progress In the houL wished o move In this direction, doer any thinking business man .suppose for n moment that they would con* to any particular point In all of the sunny south with out first ascertain ing if they did not already know whether or not thorp are churches nnd good schools in such a place? Would'nt those people, before pulling u^ flakes and disposing of many of tnelr house hold goods at second hand prices, or before sacrificing their homes and bus iness themselves or make special in quiry with reference to the religious and educational features of tho pros pective home? Common sense reason ing r.nsjvers In the affilrmatlve. Well then, suppose the prospective home seekers were to come ana in vestigate for themselves, who would they most likely hunt up first, or to wiint point make for to get the deserv ed Information? Would they first hunt superintendent of public schools? “Not on your life” Mr. Editor Would they call first on one of the ministers of the various churchee: No ir. Who then would they most likely nquire for and where would they go to find him? Now, Mr. Editor, don’t forget that we are discussing the es sentials to the growth of # a city, and that while churches and schools are inevitable essentials there Is another that holds a most important place in the list—not newspapers, sir, for any block-head knows that no city has thrived and grown, within the past half century, without the aid of tho newspaper—and that essential 1 is a good Board of Trade. No matter whether the prospective home seeker comes In person or writes for the information he desires, he will feel much more freedom in trying to obtain it from a chamber of commerce or board of trade, through Its secre tary than from a private Individual. It Is the business of such on organiza tion to look after these inquiring ones, GEORGIA'S FAMftOUft RESORT the: wigwam NOW OPEN INDIAN 5PR NC A Panacea for Discuses for a hundred years, Its medicinal baths are obtainable at the Wlgwan only SCOVILLE Bros. (The New Mor ris Hotel, Birmingham, Ala., under the same management. THIS*GLORIOUS GOLDEN CLOCK FREE for a few minute, of your time. No on. whs ha. a home to live In can afford to mis. thl. truly GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY To teeura FREE of charge a Clock, the moat Important thing In the home. And ouch a Clock, tool BEAUTIFUL GOLD AND GUARANTEED FOR TEN YEARS. BEAD EVERY WORD OF THIS 6REAT OFFER the world. All you have to do package of handsome portrait of Georgo Washington, ar ask you to show them to yo neighbors. These portraits nra copies the best known painting of t first President of the Unit Btates, nnd nro dlffer-rl iv< and handsomer than at.y m turj °t tU ° kind y ° U ting room. and. because tho i of thorn „ __ to pay f< tho liberal proposition Iso you to tly have to collect $5 In this Way to mako this Glorious Clock yours forovor. TWO BEAUTIFUL EXTRA GIFTS' In addition to tho Clock I have twot>th$r lovely presents which I will glv® you—two moro hnndsomo ornuinents which nnyono who love* a pretty hornet will be delighted with. Ono of these gifts I Will Send to you FREE AND PUE- RPA1D ns soon os I receive tho postal card with your namo on It. Tho other one I will give to you Just for being prompt In following my Instructions. & will tell you all about tho second extra gift, when $ send tho first ono, which will likely make application for bond fir Mj ciii&t. it- Is stated that young ^tlcketson has an acute case of dyspepsia, and it is necessary for his health to have as much fresh air as possible. Ricket- son is charged with murder, which ordinarily U not a bailable offense, but there are said to have been miti gating circumstances about the killing of A. J. Music which will doubtless have weight with Judge Parker should the application for a bond be made. Music, who wa^ killed by Ricketson dt Telmoro about three weeks ago, is said to have been the tallest man in Ware county. He stood 6 feet 4 inches In his stocking feet. THINKS DEMOCRATS HAVE CHANCE TO CARRY NEW YORK " * f Lincoln, Neb., July 14.—Word was received here today that Judge Alton B. Parker wii ltake the stump for Bryan. According to, the dispatch Judge Pafker has stated that he will devote all the time possible making speeches, sad he said that be believed that to carry biihinois people of the city aro pros reeling to and Investigating, and tae p lary is an energetic, pleasant and agreeable mannered man, ready to serve both the stranger and his city, the chances, two to one, are they will be served in a manner more satisfac tory and pleasing to both himself and the city, than if left to some private citizen. Now, sir, if a board of trade is one of the essentials of a growing city who should donato to it and help to keep it ,aMve? Why ■!«■, every business man who 1» not a drone in the commercial hive and all who would really like to see their city spread out like the green bay tree and cast its shadow toward every point of the compass. Sincerely, “OBSERVER.”, Perhaps you don’t believe Joa Brown wrote that letter of acceptance. Well, nobody cares whether you believe It or not It' was writ and it la Mr. Brown's statement and It U the pro gram be has gapped out for his ad ministration. 1 the Democrats had a good chance j. 01 * of ooe fight Into tarry Now Turk State. W" * ot . Brow »- " — - gift, whr T [ will do as soon as I hear from you, so HURRY UP. YOU TAKE NO CHANCES in writing to mo, bocauso, If tho Clock does IVU IHIVEi nu unHnV/W not prove to bo oven better than I have de» scribed Jt, and If It docs not delight you In every way, you moy send It back nnd I will pay you handsomely In cash for your troublo. Also, If you get sick or for nny other reason full to collect all of tho $5, I will pay you well for what you do. So you see, YOU CAN'T LOSE, so sit right down and write to mo as follows: «D. It. OftnoitNK, Manager, Nashville, Vena. Please send me the por* traits of fieeorge tVaablagton and complete outfit for earafag the Glorloa* Holden Clock, with the underatamllag that thla does aot hind me to pay J«S •ne cent." Then put your name and address, . Shorthand MASTERED In Ten Weeks 0IARTIEH r: nooKK nr. pi no < TF.1.EGRAPITY. to SI3.00 Per Month. • Write today fur llatnhonuly Illustrated Catalog. Courses by Mill. J. O. BAGWELL, i-res.,*116 Peuchtroc St.. Atlanta, Ga. m f TEtSPHMFDL OF L.L.L. ISA DOSE Taken night and morning it relieves INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION, BIlXlOUSNESS, HEADACHE and all the ills coming from a neglected LIVER. CONSTIPATION la one ot tha curses of civilisation and tho many injurious nostrums taken for relief only help tho trouble. tlwtomtahanfrMdattbatlaaef IhaaalHaawsafuaa. but titr an kft —- “• ,h — LAMAR, TATLOR CD. RIUT DR WO CO. Macon, Otorfln FOR TORPID LIVER One Trial will convince - you IhaT 610&.IMS Liivinveivt will relitve soreness and stiffness quicker and easier than any other preparation T, ,ul