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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS.
BOLUME 1, NUMBER 131. j
THE PRINCE ARRIVES
IN WASHINGTON AND IS
ROYALLY ENTERTAINED.
QUITE FOND
OF PUBLICITY.
WANTED TO RIDE IN AN OPEN
CARRIAGE SO HE COULU
SEE AND BE SEEN.
Driven to the White House to Meet
President Roosevelt and Other
Officials.
Washington, Feb. 24. —Prince f
Henry of Prussia and suite, accom
parried by the welcoming delegates
from both the president and the Ger
man embassy, arrived at 10:20 this
morning. The rear of the train was
closely guafded by secret service
men with the care that will be exer
cised throughout its journeying dur
ing the prince's stay on American
soil.
The train bearing the prince to
the national capital made an exceed
ingly slow run from Jersey City to
Baltimore, but there was no desire to
make time with it. The train left
jersey City at 1 o’clock and arranged
to so time its run that It would not
reach Washington until after 10
o’clock. The prince retired shortly
after tne special began its journey
across the state of New Jersey and
it was after 7 o'clock when he arose.
He breakfasted at 8 o'clock in the
private car Columbia. He said he
found himself very comfortable and
thanked the president s delegates and
railway officials for the arrangements
made for transportation. He ex
pressed a desire to ride in the engine
some time during the journey through
the country and it was arranged for
him to do so in the mountains of
Pennsylvania.
Rather Democratic.
The prince occupied the time dur
ing the run from Baltimore to Wash
ington in Democratic fashion, talk
ing freely witn those about him. He
told the president's delegates he
wished to see as much as possible of
the places through wnich he was to
travel, and that as there would be
some interest on the part of the peo
ple in seeing him as well, he thougnt
it would he best to use an open car
riage in driving tor a portion of the
itinerary everywhere. The delegates
told him they would arrange the mat
ter.
Arrival at Washington.
Secretary or State, Hay, Secretary
of tne Navy, lx>ng, Assistant Sec
retary of State Pearce, and Count
Quadt and two other attaches from
the German embassy awaited the ar
rival of the train at the depot. The
embassy officials wore full uniform.
A bugle call by a cavalryman sta
tioned outside announced the arri
val of the train. The welcoming par
ty passed quickly into the prince's
car and informally extended him a
welcome to the city.
A few moments later the party
emerge,! and passed to the reception
room. Commander Cowles, President
Roosevelt's brother-in-law, and Adju
tant General Corbin were the first to
alight and the prince was not far be
hind. Walking rapidly and smiling
to a group of officials, detertives, and
newspaper men, he crossed the depot
aisle and entered the reception room.
There he remained ten minutes.
Finally Prince Henry, accompanied
by Secretary Hay and Rear Adimarl
Evans, entered the last of the open
carriages. The carriages of the otli
es were drawn up in line and the
prince's carriage dashed at a rapid
speed to the head of the column, in
stantly the police and military es
corts wheeled into position and the
party started up Pennsylvania ave
nue for the white house.
At the White House.
Rarely in history has the white
house been ilir scene of a more bril
liant spectacle than today when
President Roosevelt, welcomed to the
United States Prenee Henry of Prus
sia. The decorations of the three
communicating parlors—the blue
room, where the president and prince
met and exchanged greetings; the
red parlor, occupied by Mrs and Miss
Roosevelt, and the green room, where
there were assembled tne members of
the cabinet and ladies, and wife of
Secretary Cortelyou, ’and a few in
vited guests—-were exquisitely beau
tiful.
The great east room, where were
conducted the prince’s suit, the Ger
man ambassador and staff, the Amer
ican officers, and other prominent
guests, was handsomely decorated.
in these stale apartments, as else
where, unseemly display was careful
ly avoided, but the rich furniture)
and draperies, artistically arranged
vases, filled with great clusters of
American Beauty roses and other blos
soms, and the gorgeous uniforms ot
the prince and his party combined
to make the scene one of exception
al brilliancy and beauty.
NO TRUTH
IN RUMOR.
a. -—
PRESIDENT ERWIN KNOWS
NOTHING OF PLANT BEING
SOLD TO SOUTHERN.
Yesterday Savannah Press says:
Presiuent R. G. Erwin of the Plant
System arrived in tne city yesterday
from New York. Mr. Erwin will be
.present in the city for several days,
during which time lie will give at
tention to various matters of import
ance connected with tile system’s af
fairs hefe and at other points along
the line. One important matter will
he the new bond issue of tile system,
wnich will save the company many
thousands of dollars each year in
interest. The new bonds, it is un
derstood, will bear a rate of 1 per
cent, while many of those now in
rorce bear a rate as high as 7 per
cent. The bonds will be formally is
sued on Wedneday at the company's
general offices here.
President Erwin was seen by a rep
resentative of The Press this safter
noon and was asked about the recent
newspaper rumors that the Southern
railway might, get the Plant system
“I know of no such contemplated
action,” said Mr. Erwin. “Wc are go
ing ahead, improving the system ail
the time, and have uttle time to run
down all such ri me s, which really
amount to n.chirr , re they do no
harm to any one and use only idle
surmise and ic the Southern
was uuoiii M.- j. oj s
tern i would certainly snow u and
th; t I do r. t know of a iy such deal
is proof ihui t i,ih no trui.h in the
story."
200 bunches as fine bananas as
ever came to this market My prices
will sell them. Come and see.
Hoodenpyle.
BRUNSWICK, GA„ TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25, 1901.
m ON TIE
COOLING BOARD.
FARMER IN NEW YORK
THOUGHT DEAD CAME NEAR
BEING BURIED ALIVE.
Apparently Frozen He Was In the
Undertakers' Establish
ment Ten Hours.
New York, Feb. 24.—Found frozen
in a snowdrift and apparently dead
after Friday’s storm, William Ferry,
a farmer, near Antnony, N. lay for
ten hours on the cooling board of ail
undertaker's shop surrounded by eor
fins and the paraphernalia of death.
But for the absence of the under
taker lie might, nave been buried
alive.
Ferry was found lying in the snow.
The body was cold and the supposed
corpse was taken to an undertaking
establishment. i lull' a dozen neigh
bors gathered to wateli over tne
bony. The absence of the undertaker
prevented further action.
When ho arrived the party gather
ed in another room. Upon their re
turn to the cooling room they were
horrified io find the supposed eropse
missing. "Body-snatchers, was their
first thought. An alarm was sent out
and a messsenger harried to Ferry’s
..ome. When ho arrived Ferry was
disposing of a hearty meal. He said
lie suddenly became conscious and,
observing iiis surroundings, tied
through a side door and hurried
home.
TREAT IN STORE FOR TONIGHT.
Mr. McLean and Miss Tyler in
“King John.”
The attraction at the Grand to
night is one of the best, plays offered
our tlieuti r-goers. It will be the first
appearance in this city of Mr. Mc-
Lean and Miss Odette lylcr, both of
whom have a reputation as excel
lent performers. They will play
'King John," and the Grand will
again be crowded, as is gen rally the
case when such a superb attraction
is offered.
The announced coming of Mr. Mc-
Lean and M iss Tyler to t.he Grand on
Tuesday, February 25, is of ixseuliar
interest to the theater-going public of
this city.
The engagement is considered one
of the most important ever secure,,
(or the local play house, and the
great stars will undoubtedly be greet
ed by one of the largest audiences
that ever assembled in the house.
Both Mr. McLean and Miss Tyler have
long been reeeognized as among the
leading lights in the theatrical profes
sion, and this season they have under
taken a revival of the legitimate
drama on an elaborate scale. That
they have met with unbounded success
is attested by the splendid houses that
nave greeted them in every city in
which they have so far appeared, and
by tbe enthusiastic criticisms from
press and public everywhere.
The play is elaborately produced,
being magnificiently staged, correctly
costumed arid interpreted liy a cast
of all stars, headed by Mr. McLean
and Miss Tyler.
TREASURER LEE ANNOUNCES.
He is a Candidate For Re-election.
His Card.
To rny friends and the voters of
Glynn county:
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-eietion to the office ox
County Treasurer, subject to the
democratic' primary. For two~torms
I have been elected to this office
and trust my conduct has been such
as to merit your eofidenee and sup
port. Thanking you for your sup
port in the past. I am yours truly,
H. L. LEE.
WANTED —At once a smart white
boy; must be quick; no cigarette
smokers wanted. Geo. VV. Harper,
the Grocer.
PRISONERS WEEP
IN GLOOMYTOMBS
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER MRS.
FOSTER WERE HELD IN
"BOGYILE.”
She Was Known as “Tombs Angel"
and Lost Her Life in Satur
day’s Fire.
New York, Feb. 24. —Memorial ser
vices have been held in the Tombs
prison for Mrs. Rebecca Foster,
known as the “Tombs angel,” who
was burned to death in tne Park Ave
nue hotel fire.
For i2 years Mrs. Foster seldom
had missed a Sunday iu the Tombs,
it is man,v years since siie obtained
tne "run” of the prison. For a long
while, like many others, she went
to the warden's ofiieo daily and ob
tained a pass lo enter the gate. The
daily issuance of passes became a
burden and, finaly, on his own re
sponsibility, Warden Fallon gave her
permission to enter the place as she
pleased. Tnis courtesy was extend
ed to her by other wardens.
In the woman's prison one service
was hold. Hardened women, who
had withstood, the. efforts of Mrs.
Foster and who time after time, wnen
taken from their evil lives by her,
had gone back Lo the old careers,
cried nice children.
Florence limns, who is accused of
killing Walter IlrooUs, was one of
the last to C('me under tne influence
of Mrs. Foster. Convinced that the
girl was innocent, Mrs. Foster had
several talks with tier. When the
“angel 1 ’ did not appear on Saturday
Florence asked for nor and was told
she iiad liven killed. Florence was
much affected but it was not Until
the service yesterday that she gave
way. Then she laid ner head upon
the shoulder of one of the matrons
and sobbed.
in tile men's prison there was a
service at which prisoners iu whom
Mrs. Foster had taken an interest
were present. Some .of the men
wept when her name was mentioned
Funeral services will be held to
morrow in Calvary church.
EASTER COMES MARCH 30.
Merchants Wilt Have to Display Their
Stocks Earlier Tills Year.
Easier bonnets will lie in vogue
mis season earlier than in the past,
because Fasti r Sunday comes March
40.
i ni' meiciiants are already getting
ousy. They say they expect to have
a fiuer trade this spring than over
before. Spring goods will soon be
fluttering in the quiet sepnyrs. Ad
vertisers are already picking out their
specialties.
TO ELECT FIRST LIEUTENANT.
Brunswick Riflemen Will Name One
Tomorrow Nignt.
At the meeting tomorrow night,
the Brunswick Riflemen will name a
first lieutenant, which place has been
vacant for a number of days.
A News reporter learns that the
company lias already decided on tin
man, and lie is one of the best versed
men on military tactics in Bruns
wick, and served in the ranks of tne
Riflemen for a number of years.
A number of applications for
membership will also lie received at
the meeting, which promises to lie a
very interesting one.
Public Confidence.
Everybody feels well satisfied when
they send their clothes to Jim Carter.
He lias his business so organized that
every wish of the customer is satis
fied. Your clothes are sent for and
promptly returned with everything
executed with care and precision, if
you want good service send your
clothes to him.
WITHDREW INVITATION
FOR SENATOR TILLMAN
TO DINE WITH PRINCE.
TILLMAN AND M’LAURIN
BOTH IN THEIR SEATS.
Washington, Feb. 24. —The senate
met at 11 o'clock to dispose of the
Philippine tariff bill. More than or
dinary interesst was attached to the
meeting today, not only on account of
the last day’s debate and final vote
oa the bill, but also because of the
fact that during the Jay Prince Hen
ry would visit the senate.
Both .tne South Carolina seators
were on tne floor when the senate
was called to order. Mr. McLaurin
came in first and Mr. Tillman just
as tli.’ chaplain offered prayer. A
small bunch of red roses and white
carnations lay on Mr. Tillman’s
desk.
STAND FOR RE-ELECTION.
Mr. H. S. Lee Announces For Coun
ty Treasurer.
Mr. H. S. Lee, present Coaly Treas
urer, announces in this issue for re
election, and it is now a three-cor
nerej lignt.
Mr. lae lias held the position for
the past two terms and has made an
excellent, official.
Fine Clothing.
Wednesday and Thursday of this
week Mr. .1. L. Isaacs, representing the
Globe Tailoing Company of Cincin
nati, will make a big display of sam
ples of suits and trousers, at their
agent's store, Messrs. Levy Bros. &
Cos., and take orders or suits or trous
ers made to measure. Anyone wish
ing perfection in the. cut of their
clothes will do well to call at Levy’s
store on those days, as Mr. Isaacs is
an expert in tne art. of taking meas
ure and a guarantee goes with each
ord( r for a perfect fit and entire sat
isfaction.
ADVANCE
IN RATES.
at:
CERTAIN CLASSES OF INSUR
ANCE ADVANCES 25 PER
CENT. IN BRUNSWICK.
The lex al lire insurance agents
nave received advices of a general,
flat advance ot 25 per cent, in in
surance rates on all mercantile
stocks, mercantile buildings manu
facturing risks and special hazards.
This advance in rates does not ap
ply, however, to dwellings, furniture
or brick mercantile buildings. The
advance went into effect Friday.
The reason of tnis advance is that
there have been tremendous fire
losses so lar this year, losses fully 100
per cent, in excess over tne same pe
riod last. year. II is estimated that
since the first, of January the insur
ane companies have paid out be
tween thirty and forty millions of dol
lars for tire losses, and this is be
ginning to tell on them.
LEVY’S AIR SHIPS.
Not Santos Dumont s But Just as
Good for a Boy.
The Brunswick small boy had his
eye on Levy’s twentieth century air
ships yesterday. There was a rush
for them during tire afternoon and
the boy who had a dime got happy
early. Out in the squares the air
was lull of whirling "airships" that
looked like day pigeons. The air
ship is a simple tiling, with a
string, but the amount of fun that
the boy who was able to buy one got
out of it was worth a good deal more
than cents. Some older people took
a hand at the airships, too, and got
their share of fun out of them. Levy
bought a few gross of tbe ships just
lor a flyer, but it tne small boys
stock of dimes holds out they will
have to get In another cargo.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
PITCHFORK BEN
NOT PRESENT,
ROOSEVELT WITHDREW INVITA
TION FOR HIM TO DINE
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Frye Orders Clerks In the Senate
Not to Call Names of Tillman
and McLaurin.
Washington, Feb. 24.—President
Roosevelt has withdrawn the invita
tion extended Senator Tillman of
South Carolina to attend the dinner
to be given tonight in honor of
Prince Henry of Prussia at the
white house. It is stated tnat this
action on the part of the president
is made necessary from the occur
ence on the floor of the senate last
Saturday when the senator from
South Carolina was declared in con
tempt of the senate Senator Martin
of Virginia, a member of the com
mittee on naval affairs ,nas accept
ed the invitation in Senator Till
man's place. The invitation was ex
tended originally to Senator Till-'
man owing to the fact that he is the
ranking minority member of ttie na
val affairs committee.
Tillman Wouldn’t Withdraw.
There was a sensational sequel to
the decision of the president to
eliminate Mr. Tillman from the list
of dinner guests. Tne president sent
for Senator Cockrell and asked him
as a friend and Democratic col
league of Mr. Tillman to suggest to
the latter the propriety of withdraw
ing ins acceptance of the dinner in
vitation. The president explained
his attitude in the matter and said in
view of the contempt proceedings Mr.
Tillman's presence would not only be
an aft'rout to the senate, hut a dis
courtesy to Prince Henry. Mr.
Cockrell accepted the commission
and later telephoned the president
Hint Tillman absolutely refused to
withdraw the acceptance in response
to the president’s suggestion.
Roosevelt Writes Note.
The president immediately ean
reiled the invitation in a note he dis
patched to Mr. Tillman shortly be
fore noo today. In tnis note, which
was very brief and formal, the pres
ident stated that he regretted he was
obliged to withdraw the invitation.
Simultaneously Senator Martin of
Virginia was invited to take Mr.
Tillman’s place at the dinner as the
next, ranking Democratic member of
the senate naval affairs committee.
Then Cannot Vote.
Senator Frye, president pro tem. of
the senate, gave instructions to the
clerks of the senate today that the
names of Senators Ti liman and Mc-
Laurin of South Carolina must not
be called on the roll calls until fur
ther notice. This fixes the status of
the seators, who are practically sus
pended from all senatorial functions.
McLaurin Wants Investigation.
Mr. Pritcnard (Rep.), of North
Carolina, at, the request of Senator
McLaurin, offered a resolution direct
ing the privilege and elections com
mittee to investigate Senator Till
man's charges that. McLaurin was
improperly influenced to vote for
the Spanish peace treaty. The reso
lution was referred to that commit
tee.
Have a look at the new skirts.
I-evy’s.
Clothe* cleaning season now on.—
Go to Jim Carter’s.