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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1. NUMBER 95. CHANGE IN BRUNSWICK POSTMASTER BY THE OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON IS A SURPRISE TO OUR CITIZENS. ALBERT M, SMITH HAS BEN NAMED POSTMASTER BROWN UNAWARE THAT A FIGHT WAS BEING MADE AGAINST HIM BY LOCAL REPUBLICANS. SPECIAL TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY THE NEWS FROM WASHING TON SAYS POSTMASTER IS CHARGED WITH “GRAVE IR REGULARITIES.” The announcement in the Washing ton dispatches yesterday of the ap pointment of Albert M. Smith as postmaster of Brunswick to succeed F. McC. Brown, was perhaps the great est surprise the city has had in some time. It came absolutely without warning to the general public, and perhaps not three people in the entire community knew of it, and one of these was District Chairman of the Republican Executive Committee E. R. Belcher, while another was Mr. Smith, who thought he might get it, but was not sure. Not even the very few men who, several weeks ago, endorsed Mr. Smith, as to character, knew what they were at that time endorsing him for, and the public generally could hardly believe their eyes when they read what the president had done. Postmaster Brown had over two years to serve and as far as the pub lic knew, he was making a good ol cial and had practically an unlimited stay. It seems, however, that he ran afoul the political influence of the organization in some way and efforts have been under way for some months to oust him. It all grew out of the manner in which some appointments were made, and the displacing of Postmaster Brown but adds a feather to the political cap of Eugene Belcher, the shrewdest colored political lead er in the Eleventh district. Some two months ago when Bel-; cher was satisfied that Postmaster Brown would have to go he founu trouble in getting someone to take the place that could qualify. None but a republican or gold democrat could get it and while a prominent young Bryan democrat was much wanted the “Bryan" in his politics barred his name from consideration. The matter then narrowed down to two young men in Brunswick, Mr. Smith being the one finally chosen. He was ranked as a republican, and in addi tion had been a member of the Me Kinley club five years ago. His re publican politics and the other condi tions served him well, and he was landed through the influence of Chair man Belcher and the "machine.” Belcher was turned down by Post master Brown in some appointments, it seems, out it is a dead fall now, both having gained their points, al though Belcher has a position as deputy collector of customs that pays him $1,600 per year, while Mr. Brown loses a $2,400 job. Postmaster Brown is a secret order man and has many friends in the city. As far as the public is concerned he has made a splendid official, and the fact that he crossed Chairman Belcher some months ago, probably accounts for his being out of a position now. It is a case of fine political work and the colored political leader of the eleventh district seems to have play- ed his cards last, but best. Postmaster Brown declines to say anything about the appointment of his successor, saying that it came as a complete surprise to him and the first he knew of it was what he saw in the dispatches yesterday. When asked about the part that Chairman Belcher played in the appointment, he declined to talk, saying that he <li> not want to accuse him of having done the work. ACCOUNT FROM WASHINGTON. By Milt Saul. Special Dispatch to the Nows. Washington, Jan. 14.—Postmaster F. McC. Brown was removed on' charges of '“grave irregularities” in office. The charges were made from an inspector’s report after an exami nation of the books about six months ago, when, it is alleged, a shortage was found in the accounts. The shortage was made good at once, buf. the postoffice department records were inscribed with the act of the irregularity. The name of Albert M. Smith was sent to the senate yesterday by the president for confirmation, and it is believed the final action by the sen ate will be announced early next week. •Postmaster Brown’s friends are try ing hard to have the matter re-opened before the president. They wired Congressman Brantley today to exert his inlluence in behalf of another hear ing. It is said on high authority, however, that since the removal of Mr. Brown was made for cause, there will not lje further proceedings. An interesting feature of the spir ited contest over the office was the application of Assistant Postmaster Elliott for the job. The application was filed recently, but was turned down on account of the rule in the postofflce department that no assist ant to a postmaster removed for cause, will be considered for the va cancy. Smith, the new postmaster, was highly recommended by a large num ber of prominent Brunswick people and will assume the duties of the of fice at once. Mr. Brown Talks. After receiving the above telegram from our Washington correspondent, a News reporter visited Mr. Brown at his home, and the telegram was shown him. Mr. Brown said that he remembered well the time that the supposed shortage was found. It was when he was attending a secret order convention In Louisville. During his absence, the inspector visited this of fice to check up the monthly ac counts. The books did not exactly balance and the inspector wired Mr. Brown to return. He hastened to Brunswick, and together with the in spector, went over the books and they were balanced; and Mr. Brown now holds the inspector’s receipt. As is stated in the telegram, this charge was preferred against Mr. Brown six months ago, and it Is rather singular that the officials are just now putting him out of office, when It Is customary to government office holder as soon a charge Is made. This fact plainly shows that Belcher has been endeavoring to get the postmaster out, and used the in cident against him. Assistant Knew It. While Postmaster Brown was inno cent of what was going on it seems that Assistant Postmaster Elliott knew the fight was being made to have him ousted, and was himself a candidate for the place, but, It seems, did not i have the Belcher forces behind him. |lt Is also understood that Assistant I Elliott is the one who informed Mr. ; Smith that Mr. Brown would be | ousted. BRUNSWICK, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15, 1902. TWO BROTHERS KILLED. Interfered With a Policeman and He Drew His Gun and Shot Both. Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 14.—While Policeman Joe Cruze was on his way home at an early hour this morning five shots were fired as he neared the corner of Cumberland avenue and Patton street. At the corner three men were standing, Lon and Alec Nelson and Os Ingle. Cruze accused them of do ing the shooting, but they denied it. He placed Lon Nelson under arrest and the others interfered. Cruze drew his piltol and shot both the Nelsons and fired at Ingle. Alec Nelson died early this after noon as a result of his wound and Lon Nelson died tonight at 10 o’clock. The Nelsons were brothers and were within 20 feet of their home when shot. Cruze was arrested on the charge of murder and is now at police headquarters. An attempt to assassinate Cruze was made about one year ago and when the fisc shots were fired be thought that, he was being shot at. Both the Nelsons and Ingle were un armed. ANOTHER FAIR FOR SAVANNAH. New Organization Similar to the Sa vannah Fair Association. Savannah, Oa., Jan. 14.—A plan for anew fair association was launched at a meeting of the directors of the Savannah Fair Association tonight. The directors themselves started the enterprise auspiciously by subscribing to $7,000 worth of the stock of th(? prospective company. Present at the meeting were President Georg'S V, K Owens, Vice-President A. B. Moore, Treasurer B. H. Levy, Directors J. 11. Estill, Herman Myers, G. M. Ryals, I. A. Solomons, Leopold Adler, G. W./ fiedeman, A. S. Guckenheimor, P. A. Stovall, A. B. Hull and Secretary J. C. Shaw. It was decided to appoint commit tees to solicit subscriptions to the new enterprise They will begin the work at once. FOUR ON TRIAL FOR LARCENCY. White Men and Women Up in Macon Court. Macon, Ga., Jan. 14. —Four persons with larcency from the person wore on trial in the superior court today. The defendants weere Molly Bur gamy, a white woman; Eva Hoover, another white woman, and George D. Coley and Loomm Carter, two young white men. The four persons are charged with having robbed S. H. Davis, a white maan from Augusta, of S2OO, while the latter was at the bouse of the Bur gamy woman in this city several months ago. It is charged that the two men drugged Davis, and thatt the four robbed him. He appeared) in the recorder’s court the following morning and Judge Freeman bound the four persons over on the charge of larcency from tne house. When the cases were called this 'morning a severance was asked for and granted, and George Coley was first put on trial. The jury failed to find sufficient evidence to convict and Coiey was released. “CORN KING” IS NOW IN TROUBLE Break in Rye Causes George H. Phillips Heavy Loss. Chicago, Jan. 14.—Notice was post ed at the opening of the Board of Trade today calling for the closing of all “open deals with George H. Phillips, the former “corn king.” a heavy call for extra margins is said to have been the cause of posting the notice. The call was made yesterday afternoon and Phillips and his staff worked all night over the firm s books. The trouble is said to be due to the 3 1-2 break in rye yesterday. Phillips is credited with holding 1,500,000 bushels of this cerea!, most ly in May options. mccreary is elected FROM KENTUCKY Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 14.—James B. McCreary was today elected United State* senator by the legislature. PRES, ROOSEVELT WILL PRAISE SCHLEY, HIS FRIENDS IN WASHINGTON GAVE OUT THAT STATEMENT YESTERDAY AFTER A CONFER ENCE WAS HELD. BY SO DOING THE PRESIDENT THINKS HE WILL SETTLE THE LONG NAVAL CONTROVERSY FOR GOOD. Washington, Jan. 14. —(Special.) Close friends of President Roosevelt, \vho had conversations with him to day, concerning the Schley case, predict that the' president will offi cially praise Admiral Schley for his courage during the battle of Santia go. Just when the president will do so, is not known, but those close to him say it will happen within the next few days. By doing Admiral Schley this jus tice, the president feels that his object, can be attained in bringing the long controversy to a close. WOMAN FIRES JAIL; NEGRO LOSES LIFE Augusta Police Barracks Set Ablaze By Prisoner. Augusta, Ga., Jan. 14. —Harry Cook, a negro, was smoked to death in a cell at the police barracks early this morning. Cook was committed last night for stealing and was locked up in a cell, and about 6 o’clock Nel lie McGriff, a white woman, was brought in drunk. She was not put in a cell, but was allowed to sit in the corridor by the stove. These two were the only prisoners. Shortly atfer having been left alone the woman fired the lockup, setting the entrance door on fire with coals from the stove. The smoke and flames prevented her from getting out and her cries brought help. She was dragged out by policemen unin jured, a heavy overcoat arouyd her, having protected her from the flames. The negro in the cell could not be reached until the fire department ar rived and put out the fire. When brought out Cook was dead —suffo cated, as the fire had not touched him. Tlie damage to the barracks was slight. The woman was placed in jail, with a charge of arson booked against her, She is a notorious wo man who lately has neen the cause of much trouble. LUMBER MEN MEET IN ANNUAL SESSION Memphis, Jan. 14.—The twelfth an nual meeting of the Southern Lum ber Manufacturers’ Association began here this morning. The attendance of delegates is large. President S. H. Fullerton, of St. Louis, presided "at today’s meeting and read his annual address. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were also read, showing the affairs of the association to be in a satisfactory condition. Mr. W. B. Stillwell, of Savannah, is present. PROGRESS CLUB OFFICERS. They Were Elected at a Meeting Last Night. The Progress Club held a meeting in their rooms over the News office last night and elected the following officers for the year; President—L. Feibelman. Vice president—L. H. Haym. Secretary—F. Pfeiffer. Treasurer—G. Hoffman. Board of Managers—J. J. Lissner, Julius May, L, Goldsmith, W. Nuss baum, B. Padrosa. BIG BANK ROBBERY. The Safe Blown Open and Explosion Wakes the Town. % Macon, Jan. 14.—The Bank of But-' ler was burglarized last night, the robbers using dynamite to open the large safe inside the vault. The doors of the vault were opened with sledge hammers. The loss is $2,000. The shock of the explosion awakened the residents of the town, but the bur glars escaped. The $2,000 cash taken was the largest amount that had been In ths safe In many weeks. REPRESENTATIVES TO KING’S’ CORONATION HAVE BEEN SELECTED ARTHUR PUE GORMAN AGAIN U. S. SENATOR Elected at Annapolis Yesterday to Succeed George L. Wellington. Annapolis, Md., Jan. 14.—Arthur P.| Gorman was tOuay elected Unitea States senator to succeed George L. Wellington, whose unfeeling remarks when President McKinley was assas sinated brought upon his head con demnation from all classes and ali political parties. Gorman’s re-entrance into the sen ate makes him a strong factor in the next presidential campaign. WOODS STILL BURNING. Much Damage Being Done by the, Forest Fires. The woods between Brunswick and Savannah along the Seaboard Air Line, are still burning and considera ble damage is being done. While the fire has been extinguish ed in some places it has been caught in others, and it is understood that the flames are now raging in the woods a few miles from Brunswick. Somewhere between this city and Everett, a large number of cross ties caught and were burned, while many cords of cut wood has been destroyed. INTERESTING MEETING. Eastern Star Chapter Elected Officers Last Night, The Eastern Star Chapter held a large and unusually interesting meeting in Masonic hall last night and, among other things, elected the following ■ officers;. I’nr Hie year; Worthy Matron —Mrs. S. M. Glo gauer. Worthy Patron —Dr. Alfred Christie. Associate" Matron—Mrs. F. McC. Brown. Secretary - -M’fs. Alfred Christie. Treasurer—R. T. Clark. Conductress—Mrs. Alma Davis. Associate Conductress—Mrs. C. H. Taylor. BOER SOLDIER A PRISONER. Sent to the Chaingang for Being Disorderly. Macon, Ga., Jan. 14. —Patrick O’Con nor, the Boer soldier who was arrest ed a few days ago on the charge of be ing drunk and disorderly, and who took a pledge before one of the Cath olic priests of the city to abstain from the use of intoxicants in any form for the next twelve months, has fallen from grace. He was again before Judge Freeman this morning for being drunk and a sentence of thirty days on the chaingang was imposed. Judge Freeman let O’Connor off last week on his taking the pledge not to drink any more for twelve months, put warned him at the time that he would be sent to the chaingang if he again came before him on charge of drunkenness. O’Connor says that ho thought his circumstances should war rant him in getting on an occasional spree. He told the judge that if his wife and children were held prisoners in a foreign country he would feel like ando t ing more than getting drunk. MAYOR SEVENTEEN TIMEB. O. H. McWilliams Again Elected by East Rome Citizens. Rome, Ga., Jan. 14.—-Today O. H. McWilliams was elected for the sev enteenth consecutive time as mayor of East Rome. During that long pe riod as head of the municipal govern ment no serious opposition has ever threatened to dethrone the genial gen tleman. At infrequent intervals a half-hearted opposition sought to take the reins from his hands, but it was never anywhere close to success. Mr. McWilliams would perhaps be glad to lay aside the toga for a change, but East Rome voters refuse utterly to allow it. The town has grown and prospered under his charge. From a straggling village he has seen East Rome grow to a city of beautiful homes and many modern municipal Improvements. The election today was very quiet, as there was no opposition to the tick et. E. J. Moultrie and H. B. Parks were ed oeuaeflsita. PRICE FIVE CENTS, MANY WILL SEE MG CROWNED. WHITELAW REID, OF NEW YORK, WILL BE THE SPECIAL AMBAS SADOR AT THE CORONATION OF KING WILLIAM. GEN. WILSON WILL REPRESENT THE ARMY, AND CAPT. CLARK, WHO COMMANDS THE OREGON, THE NAVY. Washington, Jan. 14.—The secre tary of state today announced the names of the following persons, who are to be special representatives of the United States government at the coronation of King Edward: Special ambassador. Whitelaw Reid, of New York; representative of the United States army, General J. H. Wilson, of Delaware; representative of the United States navy, Captain Charles E. Clark, of the battleship Oregon, who commanded that ship during the Spanish-American war. The three secretaries are as follows: J. P. Morgan, Jr., son of J. Pierpont Morgan, of New York; Edmund Lin coln Baylies, lawyer, of New York; and William Wetmore, of Rhode Is land. VETERANS OF BOTH ARMIES TO HAVE HOMES Speech in Congress That Called Forth Democratic Cheers. Washington, Jan. 14. —The house today resumed the consideration of the pension appropriation bill. Mr. Gardner, of Michigan, reverting to the speech of Mr. Hixey yesterday in fa vor of opening the doors of the na tional soldieTs’ home to ex-Confeder ates, said he approved the suggestion. He predicted that the time would come, and at no distant day. when homes for disabed veterans, built and maintained oy the common govern ment, would be opened alike to needy soldiers, whether Union or Confeder ate. His expression of sentiment that it is better to care for the destitute than to care for the groves of the dead, immortai thousands they might be, was greeted with a round of ap plause on the Democratic side. Ho said that since the Spanish war what ever differencse existed among the people of the country had ceased to exist as sectional differences, and no tice had been served on the civilized world that In any future war with the United States the whole country must be reckoned with. A SADDENED HOME. Death Visits the Home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Satterthwaite. On Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock, at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Satterthwaite, on George street, occurred the death of Robert Satterthwaite, aged 14 years. The boy had been ill only slightly since Thursday, but grew rapidly worse on Sunday, hemorrhage symp toms occurring in connection with the fever. Medical aid was called in and neighbors and friends lent kindly assistance, hut to no avail. The dreaded enemy came at length aaJ the short life was ended. Safe in the home on high, he will never know the cares and pains which fall inev itably to the lot of those who stay in the land of pilgrimage, but his going leaves a vacant chair in the home and aching wounds in the hearts of those who loved him. “It is not those who go, that feel the pain of parting, but those who st<*v.” The funeral ceremony, conducted by Rev. W. M. Gilmore, of the First Baptist church, occurred at the resi dence on Tuesday. The remains, accompanied by Mr. Leßoy Satten.-- waite, were taken to North Carolina lor burial.