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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOL. 1, NTJMRKR 112. MANY SHIPS GO DOWN IN A FIERCE HURRICANE; STREWN WITH WRECKS ATTEMPT TO SAVE LIFECAUSES DEATH FOURTEEN MEN HAVE A NARROW ESCAPE IT IS THOUGHT THAT MANY ARE DROWNED. NEW YORK, Feb. 3—The strong gale from the northwest, which began last evening, continued all through the night and this morning. The maximum velocoty of the wind was 65 miles an hour and at 9 this morning the local weather bureau in struments that it was blowing 56 mils an hour. All nearby marine stations reported the sea rough and from different pla ces along the coast there came news of wrecks and vessels asaore. The tugs John, E. Berwind and E. S. Atwood, which were sent to the stranded steamer Cavour, yesterday were unable to return to port and both sank near Sandy Hook lightship Their crews were rescued by the Ger man steamer Barcelona. Seas Swept Over Thru All. The seas broke over the craft and washed away everything movable, wa ter gradually Ailing the holds until it was above the floor of the Are room and began to put out the tires. The Berwind’s pilot house was smas A lied in and water flooded the fires. About 5,30 the Barealona was seen approaching and the tugs steered to wards her for assistance. She stop ped andmade a good lee, so the tugs were able to run alongside. A rope ladder was lowered and the men from the tugs scrambeled on board. Fourteen men, al! told, were saved Fifteen minutes after the rescue the Atwood went and some time later the Berwind disappeared. Fire Island reported a ship ashore at Point Lookout and a barge in dis tress near the Forgeriver life saving The barge is anchored about two miles off shore and is rolling badly. Those on shore could not tell whether there was anyone aboard. The name of the ship could not be seen. Atlantic City reported an unknown four-master schooner ashore during the night on Brigantine shoals. Fire island also reported the beach for miles east of the Heliport life saving station covered with wreckage and it is believed a coal barge is lost. ing Weather Reported. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—The weath er bureau gave out the following: “The severe storm of Sunday in the TILLMAN AGAIN MAO IN 1. S. SENATE Washington, Feb. 3.—Consideration of the bill to increase the salaries of judges of the United States courts was resumed in the senate. The pending amendment was that offered by Mr. Stewart increassng the salaries of■ senators and members of the house to |7.500 annually. After brief discussion the amendment was rejected. An amendment was then offered by Mr. Foraker extending the proposed increase of salaries of circuit judges to the cir-, cuit judge of Porto Rico. Mr. Clark of \ Wyoming moved to amend the amend ment by extending the proposed increase in salary to the district judge of Hawaii. Mr. Tillman inpuired of Mr. Foraker whether Porto Rico was in the United States. “I will say to the senator,” replied Mr. Foraker, “that Porto Rico belongs to the United States.’’ middle Atlantic and New England states has moved northeastward to the Canadian maritime provinces. High northwesterly winds and gales continued last night off the New Eng land coast and along tho lower lakes, as well as throughout the interior of the middle Atlantic states. Snow or rain fell Sunday from Virginia northward to the lower lake region and thence eastward to New England. The temperature has fallen 20 to 30 degrees in the Ohio valley, east gulf, south Atlantic and middle states. In the east guif states they range from from freezings! Jacksonville and New Orleans to 10 above in Tennessee and about 18 in the eastern portion of the middle Atlantic states." PAINFUL .ACCIDENT. Frank, the 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. IT. Fox, met with {quite a painful accident Saturday afternoon near his home, corner Richmond and Darthsmoutb stfeet. Frank, together with several other small boys, was playing with a little 22 calibre pistol and it was accidently dis charged, the ball entered Ids right leg just above the knee and proved to lie quite painful. The ball has not je been exfhieted. WILL ANNOUNCE SOON. It is very probable that Judge A. J. Croyatt will make his announcement for the senate within the next few days. Its Astonishing. Save money by coming to' the sell ing out of the nice grocery stock at retail. 30c bottle of pickles at 20c, fresh roasted Java coffee 35c and 40c grades going at 25c and 30c; tine teas t"sc anil SI.OO grades at 35c and 50c. >on’t miss this. Jolianaessen & Cos., A street. Painfully Hurt. Mr. Win. Greenfield, who fell from a log train on the Brunswick and Bir mingham railroad some days ago and was pamiui.y hurt, was out yesterday for the first time and is now on the road to rapid recovery. Mr. Green field was paimully injured about the hi:ad and face. Married Sunday. Mr. E. J. Lincoln and Miss Minnie Lee Freeman wore married Sunday night at 6 o’clock at the residence of of the bride’s parents, near the oyster factory, Rev. W. M. Gilmore, of the First Baptist chuch, officiating. Both these people are well Known in the city. Mr. Lincoln conducts a dairy. i . WANTED TWENTY FIVE MEN IMMEDIATELY. TAYLOR-COOK CY PRESS CO., APPLY AT THE MILL ANY TIME BEFORE 12 O’CLOCK. “The matter of‘belonging to, and be ing ‘in’ are entirely different,” suggested Mr. Tillman. Mr, Foraker said this was not the proper time to disjAs the status of Rorto Rico, ■Oh, there is ty of time,” said Mr. Tillman. the whole session before us. as well discuss the question now as any other time.” Mr. Foraker said he would content himself naw by saying simply that Porto Rico belongs to the United States. "The relation of the islands to the United Stetes,” said he, “has been established by congress and approved by the United States supreme court,” Considerable opposition developed to the amendment and Mr. Foraker with drew it rather than jeopardize the biil- BRUNSWICK, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY I. 1002. THE JEWISH FAIR HAS OPENED. FIRST EVENING WAS A GREAT SUCCESS; NEAT SUM REALIZED BY THE MANAGERS. The Riflemen’s armory is now a scene of beauty, and the Jewish fair is on in full blast, with fnn and merriment pre dominating. The doors of the hall wire thrown open last night, and the public invited to come and assist the ladies in the good cause for which they are asking aid. All the booths are very pretty, and, efi | tering the door to the left, are arranged in the following order? Cigar booth—Mrs. L. H. Hay in, as sisted by Mr. Haym. Lemonade stand—Miss Edna Lovison and Miss Ex trow itch. Candy booth—Miss Rheta Kaiser, Miss Blanche Michclson. Miss Ida Bor chardt; Messrs. Julius Levy and Alex. Rotholz. Fancy booth— Mrs. M. Kaiser, Mrs. J. ,T 1 .issuer, Miss Bertha Borcharilt. Mrs. A. Rothschild. Flowers—Mrs, J. B. Abrams, Mrs. A. Fendig, Miss Josie Nussbaiuu. Groceries —Mrs. Julius May, Mrs. S. Marks, Mrs. Ed Gershon. Supper room—Mrs. Haas, Mrs. L. Weiss, Mrs. Hur t. THE CITY COURT. ✓ The regular February term of the City count was convened yesteaday, and the following cases disposed of during the day: State vs. Jim Reese, assault and bat tery; seioud demand and discharged. State vs. Eddie Junes, gaining ; nolle prossed. State vs. Jim Bonnet, carrying eon-, coaled weapons ; nolle prossed. State vs. W. J. Scarboronghh, simple larceny; rule nisi. State vs. M, W. Goodson, simple lar ceny; rule nisi. State vs John H. Williams, simple larceny; plea of guilty to receiving stolen goods. Sentence, nine months on tile chaitigang,. or a line of SSO anil costs, State vs. Jefferson Union, larceny from the house; plea of guilty. Sen tence to four months on the chaingang, or a fine of $25 and costs. State vs. Jim Meyers, simple larceny; verdict of guilty. Sentenced to nine months on the chaingang or a fine of $25 and costs. State vs. Valeria M Minneham, ad ministratrix: complaint. Judgment sustaining plea of administratrix. Rock Hill Bnggy Cos., vs. Valeria M. Minneham, administratrix; complaint. Judgment sustaining plea of administra trix. C. W. Calauan vs. Valeria M. Minne han, administratrix; suit on note. Judg ment sustaining plea of administratrix. R. E. Briesenick vs. Valeria'M. Min nehaii, administratrix; complaint. Judgment sustaining plea of aiiiniuistra triv.. WARTAX REDUCTION. WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. —'The ways and means committee of the house by a unanimous vote today ordered a favor able report on the war tax reduction bill. A surprise occurred when Repre sentative Babcock, republican, offered his bill largely reducing the duties on the steel schedule and placing some ar ticles on the free list, as an amendment to the the repeal section. The amendj meut was defeated by a vote of 7 to 6, Mr, Babcock and Mr. Tawney and all democrats voting in the affirmative. The Cuban reciprocity question also came up unexpectedly, Representative Steel of Indiana moving a 25 per cent concession on Cuban sugar. The motion was withdrawn, however, after a brief exchange of comment. We lead, others follow. Hunter-Sale Drug Cos., birthplace of pure drugs. BIDDLE BODIES GIVEN TO BROTHER THE LAST.CHAPTKR LN’THK LIFE OF TWO NOTORIOUS MURDER ERS. Pittsburg, Feb. 8, —The remains of Edward and John Biddle, (lie dead bandits, arrived at the Pittsburg and Western railroad station shortly after 8 o,cloak this morning and were taken to the Pittsburg morgue. In spite of the intense cold and the early limit hundreds of people gathered in the waiting room and by the time I lie train arrrived tho crowd was increased lo a thousand or more. When the train drew in there was a rough scramble to get to the "platform of the depot, during which several were bruised by being crushed against the side of thus airway The remains were m rough boxes. The morgue wagon was waiting and the bodies were quickly driven to the morgue, An immense crowd soon gathered but a large detail of police prevented them from entering tile build ing, The remains of the murderers will be turned over to their brother. Harry Biddle, who will see that hey receive proper interment. GO AND REGISTER. Some Seem to be Careless About This Ma;ter. The attention of the public is hereby called to the following, Section 340 of the City Code: “Every person, firm or corporation engaged in auy trade or business calling is hereby required to register bis, her or s name, business, calling or trade, an nually, at such time as the Mayor and Council may, by resolution from time to time, direct, in a book to ho kept by the Clerk for that purpose, and persons coming into the city and en gaging in business after that date shall so register within tendays alter commencing any business, trade or calling and take out the required bus iness license." Section 312.—Every person, firm or corporation wishing to retail whis ky, wine, beer, or otlies spirituous malt or fermented liquors shall apply in writing at a regular meeting of council specifying the place where it is intended to carry on the business, and the application shall be accompa nied by the written consent of tin nearest neighbors to carrying on the business at place specified. Section 313.—A1l license to retail •K-.sky, wine beer or other spirituous, malt or fermented liquors shall give bond with two or more good and suf ficient securities to he approved by u,e Mayor and Council, payable to the Mayor and Council and condition ed to keep a decent and orderly house. , License Ordinance No. 100 fixes said bond at SSOO, and on all business callings, etc., the registration at Feb ruary 1, 1902. N. D. RUSSELL, Clerk of Council. CHAS. H. JEWETT, Agent Yost typewriter; second-hand machines bought, sold and rented. All the e fferent makes repaired and adjusted by an expert Satisfaction guaranteed. Office, Opera House building, first floor. A GOOD LUNCH. The Arcade is now serving the best lunch in the city, and ibis popular place should be liberally patronized by the public. McDuffie’s Turpentine and Mutton Suet Lung Blaster is a certain cure for whooping cough, easy and com fortable, works while you sleep. 25 cents, at W. Joerger’B. The best photographs, crayons, photo jewelry, etc., are to be had at Wilson’s studio, 602 1-2 Gloucester street. Call and see samples and the prices. To introduce our Mattings to the public, because it is anew line with us, we make a Special Sale of them on Monday and Tuesday. J. H. Heller & Bro. Four Barbers Now. Henry Brightly, the old favorite, reached the city yesterday and is now with C. A Clark. The Jewish Fair Announcement. Before going to the fair nave your clothes properly pressed by Jim Car ter. BENEATH CAR WHEELS A BRUNSWICK MAN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH TRAINS COLLIDE. Sunday night at 11 o’clock passenger train No, 6? of the Seaboard Air Line, northbound, and freight train No. 681, southlmnud, collided near Limerick in Liberty county, about 20 miles from Savannah. Mail clerk J. Aubrey Rice, who was on the passenger train, was killed and Engineer ,T. M. Ashley of the same train was seriously injured. His r ilored fireman, Douglass, was also slightly hurt. The other members o. the train ere .vs is aped serious injur; f N" wire hurt. The two engines were badly wrecked and the Pulmau ears on the passengers train were injured. Tin: mail car in which Rice met his death was conpletely wrecked and much of the mail matter scattered promiscuously around. It will be gathered together and delivered, where it is possible to do so. Special sale of Muslin Underwear on Monday and Tuesday at J. 11. Hel ler A? Bio’s. To Establish a School. Rev. W. M. Gilmore, pastor of the First Baptist church, leaves this morning for Jesup and other places on cliureh business. Before returnig he will establish a Baptist Denomination al school somewhere in south Geor gia, probably Waycross or Jesup. Will Visit Brunswick^ One of Col. Estill’s Brunswick friends to a News reporter yesterday said tiie gubernatorial candidate an ticipated a visit to Brunswick within we next few days. Col. Estill lias a large number of friends here who will he glad to welcomehim. FOR SALE. .6QxISO feet south of the Baptist church on Union street; $750. Small cash payment, balance on long time. 30x100 on E street, SBS. 45x90 corner London and Albany str.e£t.s,,„S.3/)ij, 1 . l &rnalL.P,a,s}h,„ payment. Three houses and lots in New Town bringing sl2 rent; price S6OO. One brick block, income SI,BOO per annum; price $16,000. For good property, cheap property investment or income, call on BROBSTON, FENDIG & COMPANY. B. HIROCH, 158 East 114th St., New York City, COMMISSION MERCHANT. Will handle all kinds of merchandise for merchants or families at lowest New York prices. THOMAS KEANY, The Grocer, has accepted the agency for Nunnal ly’s Candies. See the Photo Jewelry, Miniatures, etc., at Wilson’s Studio, Gloucester street. When you want lumber of any kind call on L. A. Miller. He will save you money. Notice. Plumbers and workmen of all kinds are hereby notified that no bill* for repairs upon any house owned or rep resented by me will lie paid, unless authorized by myself or employes. it. it. HOPKINS, Real Estate Agent. Strictly First-Class Work is being done at Jim Carter’s. Only experienced workmen are em ployed by him. VESSEL FROM THIS PORT UNFORTUNATE. ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. 3-The schooner which went ashore on Bir mingham shoal is the Edith L. Allen, Captain Gilkie, of Brunswick, Ga., for New York. The Allen carrieda car go of lumber. There is no change in the position of the British steamship Claverdale, which strandedat Brigin tne shoal yesterday. High winds prevail and wrecking tugs are not able to render assistance and it will probably be necessary to remove the cargo before floating. The Claverdale was bound from China to New York with a cargo val ued at $2,500,00. The crew remains aboard). __ Ring Phone 2532 for a fair press. PRICE FIVE CENTS. H, D, RANDOLPH LOSES HIS LIFE DECEASED ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR MEN IN BRUNSWICK; HONESTY HIS POLICY. Mr. Horace B. Randolph, one of the oldest and best known residents of Brunswick was killed by a Brunswick and Birmingham passenger engine yes terday morning about 7:30 o’clock. The accident occurred about a hun dred yards north of where the B. & B. crosses the old Darien road. The story of the accident as told by an eye witnessappearing before the coroners jury, is, indeed a strange one. It seem that Mr. Randolph left Brunswick to spend the day hunting he was not seen by Engineer Flint un til it was too 1 ate. The unfortunate man stepped on he track from (lie left man stepped on the track from the etlf side and before the engineer coin.- re verse the engine Mr. Randolph was struck by the eow-eateher and knock ed several feet from the track. His body was badly mangled anil death was iustantantancons. Besides the engineer and fireman, Messrs. Cab aniss and W. S. Taylor were also on he engine. Mr. Taylor testified be fore the coroners jurythat he did not see Mr. Randolph until after the acci dent. Mr. Cabiniss, however, said he ,he saw him step on the track but he was only a few yards from the engine and it was impossible to avoid strik ing him. Dr. Hugh Burford testified that Mr. Randolph was somewhat deaf and fur ther stat ed that he once advised him to go to a physician in Atlanta for treatment, which he did. As soon as the accident occrred Cor oner Jennings was notified and sum moned the following juryt T.B. Fergus son, J. H. Pollnll, H.R.Symons, O. W. Cole, W. Mitchell anil J. N, Davis. After visiting the scene of the accident, the jury adjourned until 8 o’clock last night, at which hour they met In Dr. G. W. Blanton’s office, over Smith's drug store, and heard ail the evidence in the case, and at 11 o’clock rendered the following verdict: “We, the jury, find that the deceas ed, Horace B. Randolqh, came to his death by oeing struck by outgoing train No. 9 on the B. & B. railroad, and from the evidence before us, we consider that the engineer, W. B. Flint, did all in his power to prevent the ac cident under the circumstances. “H R. Symons, Chairman." The body of the unfortunate man was brought to the city and turned over to Undertaker Moore, who pre pared it for burial. The funeral wiij occur at 10 o’clock this morning from the McKendree Methodist church The following gentlemen will act as pall bearers: Judge Horace Dart, Dr. J. A. Butts, Messrs. H. R. Symons, H. J. Read and A M. Caldor. There was not a more popular man in Brunswick than Horace Randolvh, and the news of his unfortunate ac cident caused a sorrow over the city. For years le has been a conspicuous figure in Brunswick, serving as city jailer for a long period. He was uni versally popnlar among our citizens generally, and was also a prominent Knight of Pythias, which lodge will attend his funeral today in a body, to pay their last respects to their unfortu nate brother. Mr. Randolph leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. L. W. Beach and Mrs. W. J. Shackleford, to mourn his loss. Desirable board with or without , rooms. Apply 908 Richmond street.-