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Waycross Weekly Herlad OFFICIAL ORGAN OF WAYCROSS AND WARE COUNTY AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WAYCROSS GA SATURDAY JULY 25 1908 NUMBER 23 ONE BOSTON BANDIT KILLED BY POLICE SELF THROUGH HEART THIRTY-8IX HOUR REION OF JU8TICE OF PEACE OF WARE8- TERROR ENDED TODAY. BORO COMMITTED SUICIDE, Boston. July 23.—In a desperate gun battle with 500 policemen, one member of Jamaica Blen’s bandit gang was riddled with bullets In For est Hill Cemetery this morning. His companions in last night’s raid are believed to have escaped. Thus ended the 36 hour reign of terror In Boston, during which tl^e des peradoes killed two and wounded fif teen, three of whom will probably die. GEORGIA'S BANNER FRUIT YEAR. Savannah, Ga., July 23.—Georgia's banner fruit year has just about clos ed. The figures of the Central which handles more fruit than all the other roads in Georgia combined show that during the season 4694 cars of peaches have been handled and 846 for last year. The watermelons have filled 1945 cars and the cantaloupes 247. The handling of these big crops has pushed up the earnings of the Central to a very large extent during June and July. \ JAPAN MAKING GREAT RAILWAY EXPANSION IN KOREA Tokio, July 22, — The Japanese au thorities have been making some use ful efforts at railway expansion in Korea, and though greatly retarded by lack of funds, there has been a marked improvement even iff the past year. Al ready the country possesses a little over GOO miles of railway, while sev eral new lines arc projected and some are being built. Japan estimates that in the next ten years she will spend about 30,000,000 yen upon railway com munication in Korea. RED RIVER RESIDENTS FACING STARVATION. Lake Charles, July 23.—According to Alderman Shattuck who returned last night from a tour of Investigation the conditions along the Red River are pitiable. The recent floods have swept away every vestige of food stuff and the residents are facing starvation. Relief will be sent for ward at once. ROOSEVELT TO CHANGE NAVY. New York. July 22.—Henry Revetr- nahl. the murine artist who has been the foremost critic of the navy bureau Joseph M. Cribb, a Justice of the 'Peace and a prominent resident of Waresboro, in this county, committed suicide just after midnight last night by shooting himself through the heart with a shot gun. Mr. Cribb sat on the side of his bed, and plac ing the muzzle of the gun to his heart, pulled the trigger with his walking cane. The entire load of No. 6 shot entered his body causing instant death. The body of the suicide fell time, did not improve. He said quilts which apparently had been arranged for the purpose. The man’s little 15 year-old son had just been sent across the street to awaken neighbors who were asked to come over and sit up wnli him, and his little girl of 15 was sleeping In the room adjoining. Mr. H. J. Jeffords, who had been awakened by the boy was coming ov er to the house when he heard the gun fire. Mr. Cribb was dead when he reached the room. A letter containing seventeen pages from the dead man to his brother was found on a table In the room. The letter explained that the writer in tended to kill himself. Mr. Cribb had evidently used care In preparing th,e letter. He stated that bis debts worried him all' the time, and health, which had been bad for soms time, did not Improve. H.e said that he wanted all his court papers, to go to Cap Rouse, the constable, who would know what to do with them. Mr. Cribb has been a resident of Ware county practically all his life. At one time he was a man of some means, but in recent years he had ap parently lost all Interest iq hlpiself. A daughter, Mrs. Martin, resides on Thomat> street* Vn till* city. The funeral occurred at the Wares- boro cemetery this afternoon. WILE ASK BOND FOR RICKETSON MAN WHO KILLED A. J. MU8IC IN BAD HEALTH. The attorneys for Mr. Arthur Rick- etson, who is in the Ware county jail charged with the murder of A. J. Mus ic, at Telmore, about four weeks ago. will likely make application for bail for their client in a short time. It is said that Mr. Ricketson can live only a short time should his confine ment be continued. He is suffering from asthma and a physician has to be called to treat him every day. The man is only 23 years of aga, and with the full knowledge of the effect his confinement would have on his health, he voluntarily surrendered to tne sheriff last week. The indications are that Ricketson will be able to establish a good of self defense at his trial, and when an application for ball Is mnde the defendant’s attorneys will In all pro bability make a good showing. ME GKCUB {SERIOUS ROW IN WILL RESIGN! OLYMPIC GAMES DECISION IN STANDARD OIL CASE j OFFICAL CLAIMED AMERICAN CREATED SENSATION. TRIED TO “POCKET” RUNNER. PRESIDENT’S CRUI8ER 8INK8 SCHOONER. Newport, R. I. July 22—When the cruiser yacht Mayflower steamed Into the harbor this morning, nearly two hours behind schedule time, with her bowsprit missing, one anchor gone, bow plates dented and six strange fig ures in black oil skins am sou’westers gathered in the bow, she brought the story of an adventurous night’s run in the blackest fog of the summer and of a collision in which the lumber laden schooner Menawa was cut prac tically In two by President Roosevelt’s yacht system, says he Is convinced beyond { A life boat lowered from foe May. doubt that the PJrcsIdent’s visit to flower picked up the crew of six 1 the sinking boat They wero the Naval War college at Newport today means an end to the entire bu reau system. He declared that Roose velt’s visit to Newport meant that the navy was passing through a transi tion just as important as thp transi tion from sail to steam. SHIPPERS ORGANIZING TO FIGHT INJUNCTION. Little Rock, Ark., July 23.—All the large shippers In tne state arc organ ized to assist the state in fighting the Injunction asked by the railroad commission from enforcing a 2 cent passenger rate and a freight reduc tion. DIED OF BROKEN HEART. Xew York, July 22.—Policeman ShuuLeworth died today of remorse and a broken heart as the result of men taken on board and today when the Mayflower arrlver here, the President who knew nothing of the accident and the danger of the collision until he arose this morning, directed that they be given sufficient money and that the master of the schooner, “skipper” Hutchinson, be provided with transpor tation to the office of his agents In New York. At 3:o0 this afternoon “Walking Joe" delivered a lecture before the Teachers’ Institute which is in ses sion this week at the court house. Joe talked of his trip from San Francisco to Waycross and told of the health he has enjoyed since he started living entirely on a vegetable and fruit diet. BODY OF UNFORTUNATE YOUNG MAN NOT FOUND YET. Savannah, Ga., July 22.—Another day has passed and no trace of Harry boy by him who was resist- Lovett who i ost his life while swim ming at Tybee has been found. It Is now the generally accepted theory that some monster of the deep like a shark dr a devil fish caught the unfor tunate lad and boro him under the surface of the water. Rqquiem mass was said for him yesterday morning and this morning: at th.e church of the Sacred Heart. CONFEDERATE VETEPAN IN RACE FOR CORONER. Savannah, Ga., July 23.—3tfr. George W. Lamar, a well known Confederate Veteran is the latest to have entered the race for coroner from Chatham connty. He will probably poll a large vote. Mr. Lamar was postmaster dur ing the First administration of Presi dent Cleveland. The Hehald acknowledges the re ception of an Invitation by telephone from Mayor R. R- Hopkins, of Bruns wick to come down and help entertain ^Jthe Alabama editors next Saturday on a boat ride out to the bar and back. The Job suits us exactly and whether we see the schooners pass over or not THE BEAUTIFUL HOME OF J. E. T. BOWDEN, ON CARSWELL STREET, IS FOR SALE. A QUICK our heart will be with you Rob. Hojh PURCHASER CAN GET A BARGAIN. Una. NEW CLASS THE SMALLEST IN SOME YEARS. Washington, July 22.—The new class at the Naval Academy will be the smallest that aas entered for some years. Its total membership will not exceed 200 young men, the falling off being due to fuilure of many to pass their examination. As a result, there will be room for something like 400 appointments to the academy next year. Chicago, July 23.—The announce ment was made today on good author ity of the early retirement of Judge Peter S. Grosscup from the Federal bench. His decision in the Standard Oil case yesterday reversing the de cision of Judge Landis created a sen sation. His resignation is reported probable in the early fall. Judge Grosscup is known to hnv desired to retire to private practice for a lo4g time and he has had many tempting offers. Grosscup’s enmity io Landis is well known. DISTRICT SCHOOLS LEFT HIGH AND DRY. BRYAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT. Savannah, Go., July 23.—A Bryan Democratic Club was organized at a meeting at the C. L, A. Hall last night. Almost everyone Invited to the meet ing accepted the Invitation and the gathering was one of representative democrats. -Mr. Pleasant A. Stovall, editor of the Savannah Press wfts made President and Mr. Robert Fech- ner Secretary, Several Vlvc-Presldenls were elected. The Savannah Press is making a hard fight ednolt lari oteryhf ,sR hard fight editorially for the nominee and Mr. Stovall is much In earnest in his effort* for tne Nobraskan. The talks about Chatham county and Geor gia going for Taft is considered moon shine in Chatham county CENTRAL AMERICA. WAR TO RAGE IN Panama, July 23.—A prominent for eign consul now here, w.io lived for many years In Central America, In- foni.ed the Associated Press tonight that he had received a cablegram this afternoon /tinting that war had been declared, or would be declared at any moment, between Nicaragua and Hon duras against Gautemala and Salvador. Atlanta, July 22.—By a vote of 27 to 16 the Senate today killed the Martin bill passed by the House last year which provides for an increase in the price of fertilizer tags fioni 10 to 25 cents, and which was looked to as the support of the eleven district ngricul tural College at Athens. The vote came on the motion by President Flynt to disagree to the re port of the Agricultural Committee, which had recommended that the bill do not pass. The President left the chair and led a hard fight on the floor of the Senate, but" in vain. PORTUGESE COUNT GETS AMERICAN MILLIONS. Philadelphia. Pa., July "IffS-Mrs. John B. Stetson, widow of the million aire hat manufacturer, and before her first marriage was a Kansas school teacher, was married this afternoon to Count Santu Eulalia. Portugese Consul at Chica|o. The wedding oc curred oC (he Stetson country home •and was performed by Monslgnuur Turner. There was a specIaP-iHs- pensaticn from the Archbishop for tho marrlns.e, the bride being a baptist. Mrs. Henry Roelcfl, daughter of Mrs. Stetson hy her first murriage, was not present. WEATHER REPORT. Loudon, July 23.—The first serious rupture in the Olympic games came this afternoon In an open outbreak between the Americans and the Eng lish. Panic prevailed for a time when an official declared that Curpen- ter, the American runner, who won the 400 meter race, had “pocketed” his English rival. Immediately after tho announce ment it seemed as if there would bo u riot aud the officials bad to call its the police. Carpenter, who halls from Cornell University, clearly won. Spectators declared with decided emphasis that he had not “pocketed” tho English man. The English wanted the race run over but the Americans refused. The question of race or no race has not been decided. STANDARD OIL FINE YESTERDAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MANASSE3 Savannah, Ga., July 22.—Yesterdny was the anniversary of the battle of of Mauasses In which Confederate soldiers from Savannah took such a prominent part in I SOI. The Daught er the Confederacy draped the monument of Francis S. Bartow with Tenths anJ Confederate flags and placed laurel wreaths on the graves of the men who fell at Manasses and buried here. 8AVANNAH SOLDIERS HOME FROM THE WAR. Savannah, Ga.. July 22.—Savannah’s soldiers are at home from the war. The Georgia Hussars reached the city from Chlcamauga about noon toduy. They wore In good shape, bronzed n/id ltb the look of a real sol Her. The Hussars and their horses stood tho ip well. They se.em much pleased ith the result of their encampment. The First Regiment of Infantry Wilder command of Col. Gordon arrived Inter In the day. They came In via tho Cen- ral Railway nnd mrached to their ar- At tho nrmory they wero ills- COURT REVERSED 8TANDARD OIL FINE. Chicago, July 22.—The v lC ag* Federal Circuit Court of Appeals thl* morning reversed the famous decis ion of Judge Kennesaw M. Landis Ik hlch ho fined the Standard Oil Com pany of Indiana $29,240,00U for.rebat ing. The case wns returned to the lower court for a new trial. Judges Grosscup, Baker and Sea man composed the Court of Appeal* The decision Is a scathing arraign ment of Judge Landis in which was asked of him if he placed himself above the law in imposing a flno that must fall upon the shoulders of the mother corporation, namely the Stan dard Oil Company of Now Jersey, when the Indiana corporation alone under the law could be held responsi ble. Judge Grosscup wrote the d^Jsios of the upper court nnd road IF to the throngs which crowded the court room. It is worthy of note that Judge*. Grosscup and Laudis have not bees tho best of friends fur some time past ns a result of certain statements by (.mulls concerning Federal judges who tnlk about public matters which might come under their judicial attention. District Attorney Situs declared that he would get a new trial at once- For Georgia—Shower* tonight and missed. Camp life appears to hnvo Friday. Variable winds " I not been a bad experience for the men. The Toft banner widen wns torn j The Impression among officers nnd down at Lincoln, Nebraska, aud soiled men was that this was the best **i»-! trip from San Francisco to Boston on Inis been raised and gjven to the bre,ez- campmcnt they had ever attended. will deliver four loctures at the MERGER OF INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES. New York, July 22.—It Is reported that a merger of Independent tel* phone properties is pcpJiug which will Include companies from the Mississip pi river to the Atlantic Koabourd val tied at $100,000,000. NEW LOCOMOTIVES TO BE U87ED ON NEW WHEAT CRO.» Montreal, July 22.—Tho twenty loco motives which the Cnnndian Pacific Railway has ordered from the Cana- ian branch of the American Locomo five Company for delivery September 15, will be used for the moving of the Western wheat ci*op. WALKING JOE AT THE MAJE8TIC TONIGHT “Walking Joe,” who Is making the es again. SHIVERS PERMITTED TO GIVE BOND. Savannah, Ga., Julv 22.—R. G. Shiv- ■ft the furniture dealer who is charged wltlT* having sent unmailable postal cards through the inafJThas been per mitted to give bond pending the flnut 1 imposition of bis case by the Unite J States Commissioner who heard the vidence against him. He was releas ’d .yesterday afternoon. Miss Lillian Pennington, a young lady lit tho em ploy of Shivers has admitted writing the objectionable cards. She says she wrote them at Shivers’ dictation and by his direction. One of tho cards mailed from Charleston with the request that she mail It back to the oung lady in Savannah for whom It was Intended. One of the most staking romances wealth that has come to public no tice recently is tho story of the ac- or of the late "banana king,” Ix>ren- i Dow Baker, whos,e will was probat ed in Boston the other day. Baker originated the banana trade betweon Carribbean ports and the United States about forty years ago, when his fortune amounted to what effects, as a schooners’ captain, he could carry about In a dlrty-box. But the Amerb. can people wanted bananas and Bak er found a way to provide them, organized the banuna trust, and wns shrewd enough to remain at the head of It. When he died soma days ago, it wns estimated that ho was worth somethini like $1,000,000. Wlion his wil was probated and his estate ap praised, It was learned that he. was worth $20,000,000—practically nll{bas ed on tho , three-for-flve’’ pnnnnas. ~ mr | Majestic tonight at 7, H, 9 and II FIVE CANDIDATES IN I o'clock. Como out nnd hear him tell THE FIELD FOR COHONER. i hto experiences from San Francisco - | to New Orleans nnd from Now Or leans to Waycross. Now pictures to night. Savannah, Ga., July 22.—There are J now five candidates for coroner of i Chatham county. The prlmnry is to he held next month. Tho candidates | The Georgia Democratic olectors are Mr. Albert Goctte, the brother of j will not glvo their vote to Mr. Wal- John Goette, the nominee whose death ; «on for the pure and simple reason caused n new primary to be held. Dr.. t'nat they are Bryan oloctorn. Tne J. G. Knler. who once hold the office, only way for Watson to carry Georgia Dr. H. M. Stanley, the Incumbent. Mr. I« f*>* tho populists to poll the largest J. F. Perrltt, an alderman, and Mr.' number of votes, and we doubt they Joseph F. Broderick, a real estate will do that. He | ma fore tit i may bo other entries be is over.. Mr. and Mrs. Ilarry Donnelly, Mrs. C. E. Cason, Miss Adrian Elliston, Miss Vera Cason and Mr. Walter Lee, loft this morning for Tybee Island where they will camp for two weeks. Mr. Chas. E. Cason will Join the party next Saturday night and will remain with them until their return. FREIBERG SILVER MINES ARE TO BE CL08ED. Berlin, July 22.—The Freiberg silver mines In Saxony, which have been worked since the twelfth century, are to be closed. Last year’s loss on them to the government was $220,000. They would have been closed sooner, had not the government shrunk from pau perizing the miners. Many of the older ones are to Bo pensioned. You can buy a hand-palntde piano for $25,000 hut few do says the Rich mond Times Dispatch. Quite right. Every one In our immediate vicinity seems to be of the hand pounded variety.—Ex. — »|« — 1 Tho orators uro making good use ! of the convict lease discussion. When they got through, w« trust somO sen sible, voisoless statesman will com* forwnrd and settle the question ulong sensible lines. Tho editor Of paper thus gives his experience; “Somebody Is writing for the papers that apples eaten Just before retiring are a great help to Indigestion. We tried it. About 2 o’clock we dreamed that a fine red dragon, with pea-green tail and eyes as big as soup plates, was carving us with a meat saw and a sword. Wo finally awoke, nnd found our good wife fanning us with a bed slat and trying to get tho baby out of the coal scuttle, where she had put It to keep tho dragon from getting It. Darn the apple. Give us prunes.” Hon. Joseph M. Brown Is at present in tho oast at one of tho seaside re- sorts where ho went for a rest follow- •lghjjorlii!/ county Ing the excitement Incident to the cm- palgn. He Is expected to return horns the latter part of this week or the first of next. • “Walking Joe” wjll leave Waycross tomorrow morning, at 3:30 o'clock headed for Savannah where he ex acts to arrive by next Monday. Joe slept last night on the front porch-of residence in the city. He used no quilts or pillow, his big straw hat furnishing all the covering he de- The Landis dlcision against the aired. The gentleman who furnished Htandard Oil Trust for $29,000,000 bav* the lodging place for Joe refused to ling been reversed by Judge Grooscup, accept cash for It, so the young man j Standard Oil stock has gone up and carried in some kitchen wood as he-Is now ha^l to get at 6.44. . said It had to be paid for In som* way. Many an untimely grave has been filled by the emtylng of the wrong bottle.—Ex. TRY A WANT AD. IN THE HER- graphs and later the phonographs will Graves are filled sometimes hy era- ALD, IT WILL PAY YOU. Bryan is now talkini Into phono- jraphs and later the phonographs m‘“ deliver bis speeches to the people. tying the right bottle too often. Between July 8 and July 18, fifteen Plttsburgers commlttol suicide. Fif teen suicides In ten days la establish ing a new record—but being Pitts burger* one could hardly blame them. —Ex. .j. H is said that Georgia’. first-bale nigger, 0.nl Jackson, le not a politi cian or a preacher. More Deal Jack- «on'» In what the colore.l rate need. In Georala. -J- It ueem, highly probable that th* Smlth-Drown episode will be droppod by the General Auembly of GecorgU No good to anyone enn como from further Invcatlcatfon. Senator George Deen voted for th» fertilizer tag tax to provide mono, for toe dl.trlet school,.