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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOL. 1, NUMBER 117. PRESIDENT HYDE AND OTHER MILLIONAIRES VISITED BRUNSWICK. LOOKED OVER THE NEW ROAD, ALL OF THE GENTLEMEN ARE IN TERESTED IN THE BRUNSWICK AND BIRMINGHAM, WHICH IS NOW ON A BOOM. THE PARTY RETURNED TO JEKYL LAST NIGHT—BANQUET WILL PROBABLY BE TENDERED THE NEW PRESIDENT BEFORE HE RETURNS TO NEW YORK. President Charles Livingston Hyde of the Brunswick and Birmingham railroad, accompanied by Mr. W. R. Garrison, president of the American Finance company, of New York and Mr. B. A. Fairbairn of the banking firm of Fairbairdn and Hilyer, came over from Jekyl Island yesterday to confer with President Machen of the Brunswick and Blrminbam Construc tion company. General Manager Mc- Duffie and Attorney Twitty. Follow ing the conference they, in company with General Manager DoDuffle and Attorney Twitty were driven over the city and taken over the Brunswick and Birmingham terminals. Later they returned to the Jekly Island club house and will return to Brunswick to morrow morning to resume their tour of inspection and meet the people of Brunswick. In this connection the suggestion has bean made, and wo. probably ho acted upon, that the cit izens of Brunswick tender the Bruns wick and Birmingham omeials a ban quet before they return home the lAi quet to be given under the auspices of the Board of Trade. The citizens of this community are anxious to show the Brunswick and Birmingham offi cials tueir cordial feeling towards them and the banquet suggestion is the outcome of the idea. l.ast night President Hyde stated that he was not in position to state what route the Brunswick and Hir mingam would take, but that it would he built rapidly. President Machen who has the physical work in charge is on the grounds, but will probably return to New York for a few days pending the arrival of two cargoes of railß that are now afloat and en route. The gentlemen referred to above are well known in the world of finance. Either one of them is amply able to finance a seven million dollar proposition, such as they now have hold of in the Brunswick and Birming ham, and their combined wealth would build the road several time® over should It be necessary or should they not desire to go outside of tneir own circle for capital. They are all for mer school mates and are enthusiastic in their plans for the Brunswick and Birminham. Mr. Hyde, the new pres ident, of Tuxedo, is of the Hyde fam ily of bankers and is interested in the banks of Titusvile, Jrennsylvania and elsewhere. Mr. Garrison is a son of Commodore Garrison, who had a name known to a! the financial world and Mr. Fairbairn is well known to the bankers of the United States. Col. Machen, as president of the Construc tion company, capitalized at $1,000,- 000, has ample capital at his back to do the work with the two cargoes of rails en route and weekly shipments to follow will soon have the road ex tending at a rapid rate. A gas stove—a genuine pleasure. MR, WYLLY ABBOTT .. DIES VERY SUDDENLY. Was Found Dead in His Bed Yester day Morning. M. Wylly Abbott, one of Brunswick's oldest residents, expired suddenly yesterday morning, a few minutes af ter 6 o’clock. The deceased retired as usual Fri day nignt, and when his son went to wake him yesterday morning he found him dead, but the body was warm, which showed that lie had ex riped only a short time. Dr. G. V. Cates was hastily called, out all that human hands could uo was of no avail. Mr. Abbott leaves a wife and six children, Thomas, John, Jesse, Cleveland and Mrs. Allen Knight, of this city, and Mrs. Morrow, of Quit man. The deceased was one of the pioneer conductors on the old Bruns wick and Albany railroad, but resigned some years ago to engage in business. The funeral will occur from the res idence, 614 North Wolf street, at 2 p. m. to-day. Interment will occur in Oak Grove Cemetery. The following will act as pall bearers: H. J. Read, Horace Dart, J. C. Green, W. B. Bur roughs, C. L. Parker, J. J. Lott. GREAT LAW SUIT. Stafford Heirs Getting Ready to Fight Mrs. Carnegie. ;* Mrs. Lucy Carnegie wili have ull kinds of troubles in defending the ti tle to her beautiful home on Cum berland Island. The Stafford heirs are going to make a spirited fight for the property, and their chances of win ning are good. Messrs. Crovatt and Whitfield, of this city, will probably represent the Staffords. MURDER OF HERMITS. Three Have P.ecently Mysteriously Died in Kansas. Kansas City, Feb. B.—Upon the dis covery today of the body of George Seimmerman, a fanner, 60 years of age at his home, near Morris station, six miles west of Argentine, Kan., the Wyandotte county officers concluded that Siemmerman and two other aged men, all recluses, have been murder ed in Wyandotte county since the first of the year, by the same persons, and in each case, it is said, the motive has been robery. Seimmerman’s head was crushed and it is said he had been dead more than a week. Wednesday of last week the dead borly of Thomas Carroll, all aged her mit. was found in a well at his home near Argentine. He had been dead nearly a month anti the coroner’s jury decided that he had been murdered. Two men and a woman, are In the Argentine jail pending an investiga tion of the mysterious disappearance last week of Noah Long, another aged recluse. AFTER A VISIT TO ~l!> PARENTS. Mr. Nelson Norris Has Returned to Danville, Virginia. Misses Kathleen and Vivian Norris are with Col. B. W. Wrenn and party on a trip to Cuba and Nassau. Before * returning home they will spend some time at Miami, Palm Beaen, and other points of interest in Florida Killed His Sweetheart. Chicago, Feb, B.—Joseph Krummell. a young Bohemian, shot and killed his sweetheart' Vary Alea, at er home, 79 We:* 1 Tjixteenth street, to night, and thUAred two shots into his own bodySgVt is believed he wili Hie. The tril-dy occurred in the presence of mother. Krum mell was because he was out of work. Abandoned Steam Yacht. Mayport, Fla., Feb. B.—Captain Chambers, of Fulton, reports having found, near that city, a small steam yacht named Bessie, ashore and abandoned, with no traces of crew or others who were aboard. It is be lieved she was abandoned at sea dur ing the storm Sunday night, and drifted across the bar. Early Rose seed Irish Potatoes, 50c iper peck, at. Geo. W. Haper's. the I Grocer. BRUNSWICK, GA., SUNDAY MO RNING, FEBRUARY 9, ISC2. HAWAIAN BAND IS IN THE CITY, WILL GIVE m CONCERT AT THE OPERA HOUSE TUESDAY NIGHT. BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE MANAGERS, COTILLION CLUB ALSO ENGAGES THEM TO PLAY AT IHE GER MAN MONDAY NIGHT.THEY ARE FROM HAWAII. There is in Brunswick at present a genuine Hawaiian string hand, composed of eight of the best mu sicians that have ever put tiieir feet on Amrican soil. These musicians came direct from Hawaii to furnish music at the Pan- American. Since the exposition closed they have been traveling over the country, giving concerts in the large cities. For the past few weeks they have been playing at the Charleston expo sition, and have been the talk of the big show. They are now bound for Florida and stopped at this city. We are more than delighted to an nounce that Messrs. Fleming and Waff, managers of the opera house, have made arrangements with the l aid and a conceit will be give;, on T'li -dav r, flit. An admission of c.rly 25 a I 50 e. nts will be charged. 1 ft,st night the band gave a coicoit at the ('(ti.nrpe hotel, whicn was enjoyed by quite a large crowd. A reporter was fortunate to be present, and to say that the music was grand, would not be doing justice to the members of the hand. The singing was simply beyond describing, and the music excellent. The Cotillion cluh has also engaged the band to furnisht music for their german Monday night, and the mem bers and Invited guests will have a rear treat. Each of the members of the band Is an artist in the musical line. Brunswick music lovers wili miss a genuine treat if they tail to hear this’ band. WiLL MOVE TODAY. News May Be Compelled to Miss One Issue. The News will begin moving today into the large building on Gloucester street, next to Baker's plumbing es tablishment. It is quite a difficult job to remove a printing office, as also big press, type setting machine, etc., will have to be taken down and erected again and it takes considerable time. We are going to use every effort to move without missing an issue. However, if we find it impossible there will be no News on Tuesday morning, so if your paper fails to come, bear with us. Three Officers Indicted. Birmingham, Get). B.—As a result of the recent escape of Frank Dun can, the condemned murderer, and two other prisoners, the grand jury has found an indictment against Sheriff Andrew Burgin, Jailor Mims and Night Warden Ball. The bill charges gross negligence on the part of the officers. HOBSON’S VIEWS. He Speaks Before New Haves Busi ness Association. New Haven, Conn., Feb. B.—Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who was the guest of the New Haven Business association tonight, at their ansual banquet, was received with great en thusiasm. He urged that the Monroe doctrine be extended to the Filipinos and to the walls of Peking, declaring that the United States should insist that Eupopeans shall not partition off China, but open it up to the trad of the world as the United States opened up Japan. Among the dangers that face Eu rope, he mentioned a possible Slavic invision, in the event of which, he said it would fall to the iot of the Unite States to assist in saving Europe from powerful navy such action would man ifestly ha impossible. THE JEWISH FAIR GOES MERRILY OK ANOTHER LARGE CROWD WAS PRESENT LAST NIGHT AND THE RECEIPTS WERE ALL THAT COULD BE EXPECTED. THE PURIM BALL WILL BRING IT TO A CLOSE ON TUESDAYNIGHT HAS BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR. Although it was Saturday night and nearly everybody was at work, a large crowd again visited the Jew ish fair, and all of the boats engaged a good business, while the supper room an 1 ice cream parlor was well patronized. A number of very pretty and val uable articles were raffled, among them the beautiful ladies’ waist, which was won by Mayor Emanuel; a pretty ring, set in diamonds and pearls, won by Mr. Allieliohannesen; and several other pretty articles. The fail', so far, has been a success in ev ery way, and the ladies are well pleased with the receipts. The fair will be open again on Monday night. The Purim Ball. Much interest is being taken in the Purim ball, which will be given on Tuesday night. An admission ol SI.OO will be charged, each ticket ad mitting one lady and one gentleman. For each additional lady an admis sion of 25 cents will be charged. Be fore the ball all unsold articles will be auctioned off. OPPOSITION TO RUSSIA. Her Arrangements With China Not Liked By Other Powers. Peking, Feb. 8. —The British Amer ican and Japanese ministers here have renewed their opposition to the Man churian arrangements between China and Russia, it is probable that the action will result in the further post ponement of the communication of this treaty. The powers opposing the Manchu rian treaty are now beginning to rec ognize the force of the representation of the Chinese plenlpotentaries for the equal rights of tne other nation;, in China, and are shifting their pro tests to Russia as the responsible party. Paul Lessar, the Russian min ister here, is endeavoring to main tain the transparent diplomatic fict ion. that the Manchurian treaty and the Ruisso-Chiiyssd! bank agreement are not related. He, has inform,ea his colleagues that the government has no official knowledge of the Rus so-Chlna bank. In the light of the statements of Chi nese officials which were repealed yes terday, namely, that Russia insists upon the simultaneous signing of the Manchurian treaty and the hank agreement, the rephesentations of M. Lessar fail to carty weight. The na tive newspapers are filled with stories that Russia is trying to gain her end by offer.; of heavy bribes. The correspondent of the Associated Press here has seen a draft of the agreement. This provided that China shall build all railways and develop ail mines in Manchuria, if she is un able to command the capital she shall apply to the bank. If the bank is unable or unwilling to enter into ar rangements, China may apply else where for capital. * The final clause stipulates that the agreement shall in no wise impair the existing rights of other nations,which clause is palpably nullified by the pre ceding condition. The Metric System. - Washingtcfv Feb. B.—The l>u?e committee on coinage weights and measures today heard reports of lead ing manufacturing and business nouses on the advisability of adopting the metric system of weights and measures. Among those heard was Professor Elihti Thompson, of the General Electric company. The sen timent was entirely favorable to the adoption of tthet metric system. Large Fat No. 1 Mackerel 15c each. Gao. W. Harpar, tha Grocer PRINCE TO BE GUARDED "WHILE IN NEW YORK BY NAVAL MILITA. OFFICERS ELECTED. Kings Daughters Held a Very Inter esting Meeting Friday. The Daughters of Confederacy held the regular monthly meeting Friday at the residence of the president, Mrs. R. R. Hopkins. There was a large attendance and a very interesting meeting, much bus iness being transacted. The yearly election of officers was held, result ing in unanimous reelection of most of those who held office during the past year. Among these were Mrs. R. It. Hopkins, who has made a very able and sueressflu president; Mrs. C. L. Candler, vice president; Mrs. A. C. Hiain, secretary; Mrs. M. S. Lloyd, treasurer; Mrs. J. A. Butts, histor ian. All of these ladies have proven valuable and efficient officers and de served the flattering testimony then prompt re-election gave. Mrs. C. S. Wylly was elected second vice president, Mrs. J. A. Montgomex-y registrar. The chapter is in a flour ishing condition and the members evince much interest and enthusiasm, rnnong the good work they contem plate doing in the near tuture, is the placing of a stone coping around the lot where the Confederate; heroes rest in Oak Grove cemetery. BISHOP POTTER WILL PREACH HERE TODAY. It is a matter of sincere pleasure to be able to announce again to the peo ple of Brunswick hat Bishop Potter, of the Diocese of New York, will cel ebrate and preach at St. Jude's P. E. Church this morning at 11 o’clock. It is earnesstly deired that all who can will take this opportunity to hear the bishop, and they are hereby cordial ly invited. A Pleasant Afternon. Miss Helen Montgomery and Master Jack Montgomery entertained a num ber of their friends at a party yes terday aftrenoon. After playing games all afernon, the little ones marched to the dining room which was decorated for the occa sion, and participated of tempting refreshments. The guests were: Mal lory Aiken, Franklin Aiken, Will Par, ker, DoVoe Coney, Howell Johnson, Jim O’Connor, Harrington King, Joe Bennet, Leslie Wilder, Livingston Ev erett, Thomas Hopkins, Don Raymond. Frederick Wiggins,, Maitland Lucas, Arthur Blain, Moron Wiggins, Ash ton Burl'ord, Leila Parker, Margaret Wiggins, Annie Atkinson, Alice Par ker, Katherine O’Connor, Louise El liott,Ethel Mason, Margaret O’Connor, Carolyn Atkinson, Frances Cook, Pris cilla Brobton, Margaret Sparks, Marie Hopkins, Burford Aiken, Louis O’Con nor, Helen Perry,Jean Mason, Virginia McGarvey, Katherine Blaine. Annie Dyer, Theresa Dyer, Katherine Thomas, Margaret Brobston. BRANTLEY’S BILL. Generally Thought That it Will Pass .... the House and Senate. It is the general impression in Brunswick that the bill introduced by Congressman Brantley, asking an ap propriation of $125,000 for the im provement of our harbor, will be passed, as he is receiving the coop ation of both Senator Bacon and Sen ator Clay. The bill, as intrdueed, is as follows: Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assem bled, that $125,000 be, and the same Is hereby appropriated, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not other wise appropriated, to be immediately available, and to be expended under the direction of the secretary of war and the supervision of the chief engi neers for continuing the improvement of the inner narbor of Brunswick, Ga„ in accordanre with the report sub mitted in house document number 40, fifty-six congress, first session, of which sum $5,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary shall be used to maintain the present depth of wa ter in Academy creek to old Altamaha canal, the same being a part of the Inner harbor. Shingles, laths and everything for the builder at L. A. MlUer’a. PRICE FIVE CENTS. 1 MILL LOOK TO TOT PROTECTION HUNDREDS OF SOLDIERS WILL ATTEND LAUNCHING OF THE METEOR TO PROTECT THE PRINCE. THE LIST OF GUESTS WHO ARE BE PRESENT WILL BE VERY CAREFULLY SELECTED—GREAT PREPARATIONS. New York, Feb. 8. —Wallace W. .Downey, member of the firm which is building Emperor William’s yacht, has returned from a conference with President Roosevelt. The president is said to have asked particularly about the arrangemnts as to the crowds at the launching. Ho is said to have told Mr. Dow ney that Prince Henry is to be the , guest of the nation and that tno na | tion will be responsible for his safety for that reason great care is impera tive in editng the list of guest3 and seeing that no one not vouchsafed for by a responsible person shall be per mitted to attend. Dr. Downey has hail charge of all arrangements for the launching and all the invitations arc to be sent from his office. Lists art* to be furnished him by German embassy, tile president and Mayor Low-. In addition to the names on these lists the firm wiil invite a number of foreigners and fellow-ship builders. It was to prevent a too wide distribution of courtesies that the au thorities have been careful to redis trict the number of invited guests. Every member must be visedbytbe se cret service bureau at * Washington. No name not vouched for in the most satisfactory manner will he allowed to remain on the list. The New York naval militia, 500 strong, will act as special guard for the prince and the president at the launching, it will be formed in a double line from the pier on which the prince, President Roosevelt and the launching party will land and through the line the party wili march to the launching stage to be erected under the bow of the Meteor. A iage force of secret service men from Washington, central office men and policemen in uniform also will be on duty. A squad of secret service men, representing all foreign nations also will be present to see that no crank is permitted to get neat' tne prince. .These latter official:!, the leading men in their line of work in the greatest Europeon capitals, will it is stated, accompany the prince on his tour of the ctountry. Elaborate preparations are being made for the decoration of the Metro politan opera house on the night of the gala performance in honor of the prince. A sub-committee of the opera committe is preparing a schome of decorations which will make the au ditorium appear like a bower. The colors of Germany will he conspicu ously displayed in all parts of the house. The plans call for the ex penditure of many thousand dollar*. “Black and White.” This new system of drtw pg j n crayon is proving itself to be just the thing wanted in Brunswick. Prof. Miller is demonstrating what he claims for it, that anyone ca.i learn to draw who will try. Some of the pit pils will taken special lessons in news paper and magazine tllistral ic*n, which is now avery profl.uhle branch of art, and some in payee! painting.