Funeral of J.
Barleycorn Is Held at Columbus. . . William J. Bryan, Riding Camel, Heads Great
Procession. . . Many Atlantic City Barrooms Wide Open as Usual Today. . . Beach
Front Bars Close
By the Associated
Press
Columbus, Ohio, July 1—William Jennings Bryan will be the
chief figure in the celebration of John Barleycorn at the national Methodist
cenetary here today.
The funeral procession will be headed by the former
secretary of state, riding a camel, the “first and original prohibitionist,” as
Dr. Alonzo Wilson, special director of the exposition, once termed the animal.
Dr. Wilson’s remark is said to have been responsible being the prohibition
party’s emblem. An elephant and a donkey, representing the old line parties,
also will take a part in the parade, which will conduct John Barleycorn to his
last resting place.
Atlantic City Open
Atlantic City, N.J., July 1—Practically every saloon in this
resort is open today and dispensing liquor of all kinds. Whiskey, beer, brandy,
gin and any other sort of liquor wanted, could be had.
The exceptions are the beach front hotels, all of which
closed their barrooms with one exception. The wholesale houses are also closed.
Mayor Harry Bacharrach said today the question of liquor
selling in Atlantic City is entirely for the United States to decide. United
States Commissioner Henry Lewis said he has not proceeded against the saloon
keepers who yesterday obtained a renewal of their licenses from the city
commission, who held a special meeting to grant them. He declares he can do
nothing until the department of justice at Philadelphia gives his machinery.
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