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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1. NUMBER 99.' BABY’S PARENTS CALL ON JUDGE DART AND ASK LOR THEIR GIRL CHILD MYSTERY EASILY CLEARED ONE OF THE MOST SENSATIONAL CASES EVER RECORDED IN BRUNSWICK—THE FACTS OF THE WHOLE AFFAIR. WOMAN ADMITS THAT SHE PUT IT IN THE RECTORY YARD, BUT GIVES NO EXCUSE FOR HER ACTION. The mysterious discovery of the one-month-old baby in the yard of St. Mark's rectory, Friday, an account of which appeared in these columns, was cleared up yesterday when the bkbys mother and father went to Mayor Emanuel and said they wanted their child. After explaining the circum stances to the mayor, they were refer red to Ordinary Dart, under whose jurisdiction the case now rests. The parents then proceeded to the ordinary’s office and said they had learned that he was the proper one to appeal to for their baby. The couple were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Foreman, who reside out at the Cy press Mills, some three miles from the city. The young couple seemed very anx ious to have the child returned to them and said they would care for it as a mother and father should. When asked who had placed the child in the yard, the wife admitted that she had done so herself, but could give no excuse for the unwom anly deed, only that she was worried and did not realize what she was really doing at the time. The woman said she thought the little one would fare better in the orphans’ home on St. Simon. “If they knew' the child’s parents were living,” said the woman, “they would not take it in the home and I thought the best plan would be to place it in a yard and then it would be sent to the home.” It is learned that the woman resid ed on St. Simon before her marriage, her maiden name being Broughton. Her grandfather’s name was Cole, and that is where the name “Ruby Evangeline Cole” came in. Judge Dart listened to the couple’s story and refused to return the child until the case could be investigated, and all concerned in the case have been summoned to appear at his office this morning, when he will probably make some disposition of the baby. It is not known whether or not the child w'ill be returned to its parents. Several prominent citizens have made application to Judge Dart, and he may give it to one of them. The affair created a profound sensa tion in the city yesterday, when it developed that the parents had been to the ordinary and claimed the baby and further that the woman had con fessed to placing it in the rectory yard. The pretty little girl, in the mean time, is still in the charge of the col ored nurse, and it is understood that a large number of Brunswick ladies visited it during the day. The little one, it is said, is a very bright and pretty child, with blue eyes and golden hair, and seemed to be happy in the hands of the colored nurse. It is said now, however, that the child is, by appearance, six weeka < or two months old. Mr. and Mr*. Foreman teemed very anxious to have it returned to them and said they would promise to treat it as parents should. The fath er was not in the city Friday and is innocent of the entire affair. ANNUAL REPORT MADE By the Chickamauga National Mili tary Park Commission. Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan. IS.—The annual report of the Chickamauga National Military Park Commission to the secretary of war has just been made public. In part it reports sev enty-one and thirty-six hundredths miles of improved roads in the park. There was expended for road construc tion and betterments $11,077.57, which includes the laying of nearly four miles of standard paved guttering, the building of 92 head walls with hhmmered stone coping, the hauling and spreading of 0,004 cubic yards of gravel, the construction of 42 stone culverts, and the laying of 17,100 square feet of stone, revetment. The central driveway of the park, whic overlooks six of the seven bat tlefields embraced In the park project, is 30 miles long and roaches from General Sherman’s battlefield at the north end of Missionary Ridge along eight miles of General Bragg’s line of battle on that ridge, through the cen tre of Chickamauga field and thirteen miles beyond it, over the theater of General Bragg’s movements between his withdrawal from Chattanooga and subsequent movements previous to the battle of Chiekamnga. The attention of the secretary is very reluctantly called to the mutila tion of official rosters of the commis sion in the report of the Indian com missioner for the Chickamauga Na tional Military Park. In the pub lished report of the commission there is included what purports to be a tran script of the official roster of the Union and Confederate army publish ed by the national commission. Ex amination shows various serious changes in the reproduction of tnis official document. INTERESTING PROGRAM. Excelsior Literary Entertainment Friday. On Friday the Excelsior Literary Society held a meeting, the program consisting of patriotic speeches and songs commemorative of the birthday of Lee, Jackson, Franklin, and Web ster. A toast was made by the fol lowing boys: Elliott Butts, Newton Walker, Ralph Wood, Clifford Raffo, Julius Elkan. The following program was ren dered : Song—Maryland—Choir. Essay on Lee —Mary Spears. The Sword of Lee—Frank Atkinson. The Conquered Banner—-Mary El lenwood. , Essay on Jackson- —Della Black. Song, “Let Us Cross Over the River”—Choir. Declamation,Robert E. Lee—Hunter Hopkins. A Land Without Ruins—Fannie Ma son. Song, “Tenting Tonight,”—School. Essay on Franklin—Leila Bunkley. Stonewall Jackson’s Way—Frank Grady. Song, "Dixie”—School. The Society to meet on January 31. WILL BE HOT. There Will be Some Warm Politics In Camden. Politics is the all-absorbing topic in Camden county at present and some warm races are looked for. Dave Bailey, formerly of Brunswick, and ex-Senator Russell, are candi dates for sheriff, and this will be an interesting race. It will be remem bered that Mr. Bailey was a candi date for the office two years ago and | was defeated only by less than twenty • votes. Both candidates are strong and the contest will he a spirited one. BRUNSWICK, GA., SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1902. POSTMASTER OFF FOR WASHINGTON LEFT LAST NIGHT TO PERSONAL LY LAY HIS CASE BEFORE THE PRESIDENT AND PRESENT TO HIM STRONG PETITION. HOT FIGHT IS BEING MADE IN MR. BROWN'S BEHALF AND SOME NEW DEVELOPMENTS ARE LOOKED FOR. Postmaster F. McC. Brown left last night for Washington, w'here he goes to personally lay his case before the president. The postmaster takes this step by the advice of his many friends who have been urging him to go to Wash ington since it was announced that Mr. Smith had been appointed for the place. With him Mr. Brown carries a petition signed by a large number of Brunswlckians, asking tho presi dent to investigate the case against him. During the past few days the wires between Brunswick and Washington have been kept warm by Mr. Brown's Brunswick friends and it is under stood that some of the leading repub licans in the state have also been working in Ids behalf, while some of his friends in Washington have inter ested themselves in the matter. When Mr. Smith was appointed, the dispatches stated that the appoint ment would go to the senate early in the week to be confirmed, and the final result in the matter is expected in the next few days. SCHOONER ALICE LOST. Number of the Crew Arrived Here Last Night Fernandina, Fla., Jan. 18. —Arthur Gibbs, master of the schooner Alice Archer, has just arrived on board the schooner John L. Treat and reports the loss of his vessel, with a cargo of railroad iron, 50 miles south of Hatteras, in a heavy storm. The ves sel was leaking badly and had to be abandoned. All the crew were saved. Seven members of the crew of the wrecked vessel arrived in this port last night from Fernandina, and told a turning story of the wreck of Alice and saw it was only by a miracle that they were all saved. The men will sail on other vessels for northern por.s. Coal Company in Financial Trouble. Knoxville, Term., Jan. 18.—Marcus Hamilton, of Johnson City, Tenn., has liled a petition in the Federal court here seeking to have the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company declared bankrupt. The petitioner seeks to have the affairs of the company ad judicated in the Federal courts. His claim is for SOOO and interest from April 1, 1901. Many Killed in Spain. Barcelona, Jan. 18.—The boiler of the spinning mili near Mauresa ex ploded today and wrecked the build ing. A arge number of working peo ple were buried n tne debris and many of them killed. A number of bodies were hurled a long distance. Pawned Wooden Leg. Seneca Falls, Jan. 18. —A young man came here from Pennsylvania in search of employment, but after vis iting all of the local factories he was unable to get a job. Being out of money he went to Mrs. Beck’s piano store, where he secured the money to pay his fare home by pawning his artificial leg. He sent Mrs. Beck the money to redeem his leg, which was returned to its owner by express. It has since been learned that he is the son of a rich business man, Try McDuffie’s “No 16” for La Grippe or Influenza. It is guaranteed to cure or your money will be refund ed. Price SI.OO. At W. Joerger’s. Long Experience And good work have placed Jim Car ter In the lead, in the clothes clean ing business. For the best shingles call on L. A. Miller. MADE A THREAT, EOT IEI TEARS SOLDIER IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SAID HE WOULD KILL PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSE VELT. “I WILL GIVE TEDDY THE SAME DOSE THAT CZOLOGOSZ GAVE McKINLE V,” HE SAID, AND IS PUNISHED. Astoria, Ore., Jan. 18.—Frank Rak owiski, a soldier in the United States army, was today sentenced to ten years' imprisonment in the military prison on Alcatraz isand, California. Rakowiski had threatened to assassi nate President Roosevelt. A few days before. Christinas Rakowiski became intoxicated at Chinok and while in a saloon made the following statement: ‘ President McKinley got what he deserved. My time of enlistment in the army will soon expire and I wiii toe that President Roosevelt gets the same dose that Czoigosz gave McKin ley.” Rakowiski’s sentence is dishonora ble discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement in the military prison at Alcatraz island for a period of ten years. He was tried bj general courtmartial. PURCHASED A COFFIN FOR HIS LIVE GRANDSON But Learning the Child Was Not Dead, It Was Returned to the Undertaker. William Barefleld, a well known old county darky, who. resides at Freeman’s Rot, left his home yester day morning for Brunswick to do some shopping. Wnen only a few miles from the city Barefleld was overtaken by another negro from Freeman’s Rest, who informed him that his (Barefleld’s) grandson had died since the old man left home. Knowing that the boy was ill, the old darkey thought the Ollier negro’s story was true, and went to Under taker Moore’s and purchased a coffin and started home with it. He stopped at Zelmenovitz’s store on E street, to purchase some groceries and there he met another negro from the country who informed him that he was just from Freeman’s Rest and his grand son was not dead, or was not even very ill. The old man was delighted to hear that news and returned the coffin to Mr. Moore. WOULD BUY FRIAR LANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES Washington, Jan. 18.—Secretary Root was heard on the question of Friar lands in the Philippines before the house committee on insular affairs today. He said these land holdings constituted one of the chief causes of discontent among the people; they are hotbeds of insurrection and had furnished Aguinaldo his chief appeal to popular prejudice. The secretary said the religious orders so fully rec ognized the bad condition of affairs that they were disposed to sell out, and he urged that the government should take advantage of the oppor tunity to remove the chief causes of discontent in the island, lie did not nelieve condemnation proceedings would be necessary. A rough esti mate of the value of the lands, he said, wall from $5,000,000 to-$7,000,000 of American money. MAHER AND SHARKEY HAD NOT BROKEN LAW Philadelphia, Jan. 18.—Peter Ma her and Tom Sharkey, v/ho were ar rested yesterday at the instance, it is said, of the Law and Order Society, and held in $5,000 bail to keep the peace, appeared at the magistrate's office today and were discharged. James H. MacFarland, promoter of last night’s bout, also, under bond,was released. The magistrate announced that as the men had not committed any act which might be construed as a violation of the statute prohibit ing prize fighting, there was no com plaint against them. A hot bath can be nad as quickly as you want It, With an instantaneous water heater. THE TROOPS Or CASTRO MET THE INSURGENTS AND WERE DEFEATED LOCOMOTIVE EXPLODES; two men "killed Engineer and Fireman Lose Their Lives on the Ror.k Island. Des Moines, Jan. 18.—The boiler of a Rock Island passenger locomotive exploded near Victor, 1,a., today. The engineer and fireman were billed and a brakeman and two porters were se riously injured. A Pullman car was thrown from the track and rolled down an embankment. None of the passengers were seriously Injured. The accident took place within 250 feet of the depot. The force of the explosion threw every one of the sev en coaches from the track. Pieces of tho wrecked engine were strewn around for a distance of 200 feet, and the boiler was found 150 feet away from the scene of the accident. NEGROES INVITE ROOSEVELT TO VISIT ATLANTA Washington, Jan. 18.—'W. J. Gaines, of Atlanta, bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church; I. Gar land Penn, secretary of the Epworth League of the Northern Methodist church, and a delegation of twenty other negroes, representing various denominations Interested in the spir itual, moral and educational advance ment of the colored race, today Invited President Roosevelt to attend the ne gro young people’s Christian congress to he held in Atlanta next August. The President informed the delega tion that he would take the matter un der consideration and communicate the answer later. Edison Concession to Settle Lawsuit. Boston, Jan. 181 —The 1 Concession of liabilities. by the Edison Electric Illuminating Company in the subway explosion of March 4, 1897, In Which a dozen persons were killed and scores injured, promises to end speedily a mass of litigation for damages involv ing claims aggregating nearly $1,500,- 000. Previously the courts had found the Boston Gas Light Company and Edison Company jointly liable, but the Edison Company had contested the finding. Krause Sentenced to Two Years. London, Jan. 18.—Lord Chief Jus tice Baron Alverstone today sustained the contention of the defense of Dr. Krause, that the charge of inciting to murder must fail, as there is no evidence that the letters in the case had reached Broecksman, but it is held that the question of “attempting to persuade” must go to the' jury. Dr. Krause was found guilty and sen tenced to two years’ imprisonment. The South’s Growth. Memphis, Jan. 18.—Governor E. P. Savage of Nebraska, who has been on an extensive tour of the south, arrived in Memphis last night, and will spend several days here w ith rel atives. Governor Savage, In speaking of his trip, said he was surprised, as well as gratified, ac the material ad vanceifient to be seen everywhere in the south. Leaves for New York. Mr. S. M. White, who has been with the News since its first issue, as Linotype operator, left this morning for New York, where he goes to ac cept a lucrative position in one of the large magazine offices. The Nows, indeed, regrets to lose such a valuable man, but wishes him much success in the metropolis. A Burglary. At 12:30 o’clock this morning thieves broke into the store of A. Lar sen & Cos., on Bay street, and rifled the money drawer, but as only small change had been left there, the thieves got very little. One of them, a small colored boy, was arrested,and it is thought the others will be caught today. Cyclone in the Canaries. Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Jan. 18—A cyclone has swept over the Canary Islands, doing much damage to property and causing many ship wrecks. When you want lumber of any kind call on L. A. Miller. He will save you money. PRICE FIVE CENTS. HEM FIGHTING lOW REPORTED REVOLUTIONARY FORCES ARE MAKING HEADWAY AGAINST THE PRESIDENT OF VENEZUE LA AND HIS SUPPORTERS. STEAMER LIBERTADOR, WITH ARMS FOR THE INSURGENTS, MOVES ABOUT THE COAST WITHOUT MOLESTATION. New York, Jan. 18.—According to the latest advices from Venezuela, the revolutionary forces under General Codeno have twice defeated the gov ernment troops in the state of Cara boobo, cables the correspondent of the Herald. Anew insurrection has been start ed near Carupano under the leader ship of General Vasquez. Generals Batalla and Loreto have taken up arms against Castro in the state of Zamora. The Venezuelan revolutionary steam ship Libertador has made two suc cessful landings of arms and ammu nition and is moving around the coast of Venezuela without being mojestag. It Is said- that she steamed close to Puerto Cabello in full view fit the government gunboat, which re mained inactive. It Is reported that the revolutionary troops under Gen eral Duoharne have been defeated by a government force. The Big Minstrels. There is a refreshing absence of anything offensive and an abundance of wholesome fun in the performance of Richards & Pringle's Mammoth Minstrel Organization that will ap pear at the Grand opera house, Tues day, January 21. This big attraction caters to the most refined patronage and furnishes hours of solid enjoy ment without a suggestive utterance during the whole performance, and this has been the phenomenal success of this big combination. Its forty performers are selected from the best in the colored minstrel line, and every act presented is bright, brisk and original and sure to please the most critical. This season’s or ganization is pronounced the strong est and most satisfactory this enter prising firm lias ever put In the amuse ment field. Placing Agencies. Traveling Manager Rose and Agent L. W. Beach, of the Chattanooga Brewing Cos., have returned from a tiip over the state. These gentlemen established agencies at Valdosta and Griffin and have several other cities on their list. Georgia Syrup Popular. Washington, Jan. 18. —Captain D. G. Purse took breakfast at the Briggs house this morning with Dr. W. W. Wiley and they discussed the deli cious combination of Georgia syrup and buckwheat cakes. Dr. Wiley is greatly impressed by the Georgia syrup and will do much towards open ing all markets to this now famous product. Hohenzollern Sails for New York. Kiel, Jan. 18.—The imperial yacht Hohenzollern sailed for New York today for the christening of the new yacht by Miss Alice Roosevelt, the daughter of the president. Composer Dead. Romo, Jan. 18.—Philippe Marchetti, the composer. Is dead. He was born in 1813. If you want real fine fresh Jersey butter, ask your grocer for “Sweet water" brand. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. For sale to the trade by Southern Produce Cos. Phone 19. Call on L. A. Miller for kiln dried lumber.