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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS.
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 156.
FIGHT AT
THE FAIR
FITZSIMMONS ACCEPTS OFFER
MADE BY PEOPLE OF
CHARLESTON.
New York, Marc’a 28.—0n behalf
of the Charleston Athletic Club J. C.
Jaudon and W. McLaughlin, members
of the southern oranization, have
made a personal offer to Fitzsimmons
for the bout with Jeffries.
The proposition was 75 per cent, of
the gross receipts, with a guaranteed
purse of S26,OUU. Fitzsimmons imme
utately accepted the offer. As evi
dence of good faith the southern club
men have agreed to post a forfeit of
$5,000 when the contract shall have
been signed by the fighters.
Jaudon and McLaughlin explained
to Fitzsimmons that there is nothing
in the laws of South Carolina to pre
\ ent a boxing contest between heavy
weights from being decided in the
state.
*lf Jeffries,” said the former cham
pion, "is as anxious for the match
as I am, he wnl not hesitate to ac
cept tire Charleston otter. It is tue
best and most sincere one that has
yet been made for the match. Imme
diately after articles of agreement are
signed oy Jeffries and myself the
southerners will post $5,000 to be di
vided between us. Later they will
post the full amount of the guaran
tied purse money.”
Jeffries, who is now in Los Ange
les, Cal., lias been communicated with
relative to the Charleston club's bid.
May Strike a Snag.
Charleston, March 28.—The pro
moters of tae bout between Fitzsim
mons and Jeffries propose to have
the. contest take place on the expo
sition giounds, where a great arena
will be built, plans for which are al
ready made. There is some uncer
tainty here as to the attitude of the
state authorities in the matter, and
it is rejK>rte.l Governor McSweenev
win not permit the contest to take
place. An effort is being made to
smooth the difficulties and there is
hope that it will be found possible to
pull off (Tie flghi.
RECITAL OF SACRED SONGS.
Dr. Smith to Entertain in Parlors of
the Oglethorpe.
There will be only one service at
the Presbyterian church today, at
3:30 p. rn. There will be no night
service, but by special request, Dr.
Smith will give a recital of sacred
songs in the parlor at the Oglethorpe
hotel. In addition to possessing a
magnificent baritone voice, Dr. Smith
is associate author of a song-hook and
has written much music. He will sing
some of his own composition, and se
lected solos from other authors. This
recital is entirely tree to all. and a
special invitation is extended to young
men.
An especially attractive program of
music is being arranged for the Sun
day services at the church, to be con
ducted by a double quartet. Dr. Smith
will preach morning, afternoon, and
evening on Sunday. Further notice
of Sunday services will he given to
morrow.
KILLED A WOMAN.
Cincinnati Real Estate Man in Jail
Dastardly Murder.
Cincinnati, March 28. —C. N. Pen
dleton, a real estate dealer, shot and
instantly killed Mrs. anna Baker ear
ly this morning. The parties lived
on adjoining lots in the east end of
the city and quarreled about a divis
ion fence. The woman's husband, a
one-armed man, ran to her rescue too
late. Fencueton fired three shots in
effectually at tom, when Baker
wrenched the revolver fiorn him and
would have shot him if tffere bar
been another load m the weapon.
Pendleton is in jail.
Praying for Peace.
London, March 28.—" Pray for
peace” was today a novel feature of
the observance of Good Friday in
Great Britain. The bishops of Lon
don, Rochester, and St. Albans issued
special appeals to their uioceses to
unite in prayers that both the British
and Boers would be granted the tem
per of peacemakers, saying similar
prayers were being offered in the
Dutch churches of Pretoria.
See the photo jewelry, buttons and
novelties at Wilson's studio, 502 1-2
Gloucester street.
ELECTION
ON MAY 29
MEMBERS OF STATE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTE FAVOR THAT
DATE.
Atlanta, Narch 2S. —Indications here
today go to show that the state pri
mary will be called for May 29. The
Terrell forces axe on the ground in
force. Politicians are arriving on
every train, and the Kimball lobby
looks like it does when the legisla
ture is in session.
Mr. du Gignon is said to favor June
fourth.
The committee, which meets to
morrow, will have several knotty
proglems to handle, aside from the
fact that it will have to name anew
chairman, Mr. F. G. du Bignou hav
ing determined to resign at this
meeting in order to escape the ardu
ous work entailed upon the chapman
during the spring when the canvass
for governor, state house officers,
judges, and solicitors general is on.
Hon. E. T. Brown, vice chairman
of tne committee, will probably be
named chairman, though it i* |, v no
means ceri-ti i that he will not have
opposition, aii it is understood that
•Hon. i narlton Battle, of Columbus,
has been on a still hunt for the place
ior some time and it may be that lie
will put up a fight for the place, in
case the indications are favorable lo
bis candidacy.
Tlie date of the primary is the point
which will be fought to a finish. No
small number of the committee fa
vors a late primary, while others fa
vor a primary at about the same date
as the one held two years ago, when
it was held on May 15. The date on
which it is to he called will lie, as
stated, the principal bone of conten
tion, and many hot speech’s may lie
looked for. The Terrell men want
an early primary ami the opposition
a late *'ii cry. It Is late to ray that
the niniuiy will be hsl.l about May
29. or not later than the first week in
Jine.
Some of the candidates for s Hei
tor general a id judge are asking tl.ut
the present method of nominal: ,g j.y
plurality vote be done away wiln and
that the candidate carrying a county
re.s'.e two v , each reprc.sen
lative, iih the case of the povemor
ihip and state house officers, who are
finally nominated in convonil ,o.
FREE CASSAVA SEED.
Those Who Desire Can Get Same by
Applying to Secretary Ogg.
Mr. C. I), ogg, secretary of board
of trade, announces that he has for
distribution a limited supply of cas
sava seed.
All persons in Glynn county who
desire to plant cassava and have no
seed should make requests imme
diately ot Mr. Ogg. He could only se
cure a.,out one-third the amount do
sired by the board of trade, and it
will therefore be impossible to give
any one person as much as was in
tended.
Those who planted cassava last
year in this county, wwV very suc
cessful, and it is to be hoped that
our farmers will plant quite largely
this year. The seed which Mr. Ogg
now has for distribution should be
plantt wiuiln the next two or three
days.
oN A "| RIAL SPIN.
Emperor's New Yacht Meteor Will
Make trip Today.
New York, March 28—With song
and shout, the sailor men aboard Em
peror William’s yacht, Meteor Hi.,
are putting the unishing touches on
the handsome craft.
By sunset this evening, with sails
bent, stores and wafer ail on board,
and running gear coiled down, "sliip
soape and Bristol fashion," the Meteor
will be rea.v lor an early on
her sail stretching trial trip, which
is to take piace tomorrow. f
The yacht's lines are to be cast off
at about 10 o'clock in the moraine
and, with nags nying, she is to he
towed out through the Kilt von Kill!
into the upper bay, to a point off
Stapleton, Staten Island. There the
sails will be hoisted and she will pro
ceed down the main ship channel to
ward Sandy Hook, and them out to
sea.
If the boat proves to he in a satis
factory snape viie start will he am
immediately for Europe.
BRUNSWICK, GA., SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1902.
BRAINED
WITH AX
YOUNG KENTUCKY BRIDE KILLED
AS SHii ENTERED THE
DOOR.
Saxon. Ky., March 28. —Mrs. Greene
Oledr was brutally murdered in her
home at Saxon last night. The mur
derer escaped. Mr. and Mrs. Older re
turned from church at 9 o’clock.
Mrs. Older unlocked the front door
white Mr. Older went to the rear to
look after the chickens. A moment
later he heat'd his wife scream and
saw an unknown man disappear from
the front door. Mr. Older found his
wife prostrated on the floor in a pool
of blood, one had been brained with
an ax.
The murderer nail concealed him
self in the house and struck the death
blow as she entered. Tne couple had
been married but a short time. Ex
citement is intense and it is feared
violence will be attempted if the nmr
derer is apprehended.
PREPARING FOR A STRIKE.
Augusta Mill Workers to Make De
mand for Higher Wages.
Augusta, March 28.—At a meeting
of the King cotton mill operatives
last nigh it was decided to make a
demand for 10 per cent, increase of
wages April 7. ft is the understand
ing that if the King company grants
the request other cotton mills ill the
vicinity will be requested to meet the
raise. If the King mill refuses the
operatives will strike. The plan is
to have the strike in (his factory
supported by the employes of the
other mills. The King mill author
ities say they will not comply with
the demands and a strike by their
operatives will tie met by a lockout
in the other mills, including those at
Bath, Warrenvllle, Langley, ana Gran
iteville, s. <’.
ANOTHER CRIMINAL ESCAPES.
Atlanta's New Prison Can’t Hold the
Convicts.
Atlanta, March 28. —C. C. Gamp
bell. convict No. 140, tsc aped from
the new Federal prison here this
morning. He was a short-term man
and was sent up from Charleston, 3.
C., for moonalnning. Campbell was
formerly a locomotive engineer an
was employed on the night shift in
the engine room. He was the second
to escape in two weeks, hut was cap
tured at. !l o’clock, near Ellenwood,
15 miles from Atlanta.
A BIG DEAL.
C. J. Simmons Sells His Interest in
the Atlanta Street Railway.
Atlanta, March 2,8.—C. .1. Sim
mons, president of the Atlanta Rapid
Transit Street Car Lines, today sold
out his half interest in the company,
it is said, for $500,000. The purchase
was made by H. M. Atkinson. The
j Atlanta Railway and Rower company
jand Rapid Transit Lines will be con
| solidated at. once. The deal is the
topic of the hour in Atlanta.
Trial of Molineux.
New York, March 28. —District
Attorney jerome is quoted as having
said that he will move t'ne second
trial oland B. Molineux, on the
charge of causing the death of Mrs.
Auanis through poisoned powder sent
by mail, some time in the middle ol
May.
Fertilizer Plant Wrecked.
Memphis, March 28.—The main
milling department of the Virginia-
Carolina Chemical company’s plant
was wrecked this morning by fire
caused by spontaneous combustion.
The extent of the loss is not yet
; known, but it will be heavy.
* Damaged by Fire.
New York, March 28.—The steam
lighter Santos, Just completed by the
Downey Shipbuilding company for
I Arbuekle Bros, was badly damaged
: bv fire at Shooters’ island today. The
I Santos < ost $50,000 and was being
Turned over to the owners today. Me
jbor 111., the yacht of the German
j emperor was not endangered.
Mob Lynched Him.
Cheyenne, Wyo., March 28.
j diaries Woodward, who was sent
enced to be hanged at Casper, Wyo.,
today for the murder of Sheriff [tick
er, but in whose behalf a stay of ex
ecution w'as issued by the supreme
i court last Tuesday, was lynchead at
[Casper last night.
COUNCIL
MEETING
WHAT THE SOLONS DID AT THEIR
REGULAR SESSION THURS
DAY NIGHT.
Regular Meeting.
Brunswick, Ga., March 27, 1902.
Present—Hon. N. Emanuel, Mayor;
Aldermen Newman, Calhoun, Mc-
Garvey, Franklin, Kaiser and Cook.
Absent—Aldermen du Bignou and
Taylor.
Minutes of meetings March 13 and
15th., read anil confirmed.
PETITIONS:
From W. G. Burroughs, agent, ask
ing that proper deed lie given to own
er for southwestern one-fourth of
Town Commons lot 152, between
Wolf and Albany streets, said prop
erty having been bought by him
Sept. 6, 1898, at marshal sales as un
returned property, while the city al
ready Held a prior deal to the prop
erty. Referred to committee on tax
es and revenues.
From Mon Yuen, for refund of
street tax paid twice for year 1901.
Referred to committee on taxes anil
revenues,
From J. G. Young, for permit to
build three frame buildings on Old
Town lot. No. 201. Granted.
From A. Kaiser & Uro., for permit
to carry up the front of building at
No. 121 Newcastle street, about three
feet to he of same material as the
present building. Granted.
COMMUNICATIONS:
From Moses Daniels, for permit to
connect the sewer from government
building, wall the sewerage system,
through a six-inch opening instead of
a four-inch opening as provided by
ordinance. Referred to (.1 n• board of
health.
From Moses Daniels, with reference
to condition of the eloret of the Are
department and his agreement to al
ter Die same. M.lviaing that. auetft
change would be unwise. On mo
ton Mr. Daniel was released from the
contract, and alteration postponed for
the present.
From the board of health, stating
that the sewerage is allowed to ac
cumulate in tlie sewers to the extent
that several closets have overflowed
and advising the same lie remedied
at once. Referred to the Mayor, I
with power to act.
From the Corner Stone lodge, re
garding notification by sanitary in
spector to make sewerage connection.
Referred to the Mayor.
REPORTS:
From police, fire and building per
in its committee on petition of Joseph
Matthews, to erect frame, metal root
shed in rear of building 227 Newcastle
street, recommending that same be
granted Adopted.
From same committee, on petition
of McD. Jones lor pay for a bicycle
smashed up In collision with hose
wagon curing a run to fire on night
of March 5, stating that to the best
of their information, the department
was not at fault, and recommending
that petition be refused. Adopted.
From taxes and revnues commit
tee, on petition of Mrs. Jackie Bush,
to correct error in 1!.,L taxes, reeom
medlng that tne erroneous item be
stricken and the clerk directed to
make the necessary correction, and
marshal to settle with Mrs. Bush,
on basis of $1 DO assessment. Adopt
ed.
From same committee on petition
of J. E. Strickland, to lease 2 acres
of Pest House tract, recommending
that same be refused. Adopted.
The rity attorney was instructed to
defend a suit in the eircuit court of
the United States at Savannah. Ga.,
by J. Pierson Smith, proprietor of
the "Millie Christine aggregation,”'
for $5,000 damages for being refused
permission to exhibit in tents during
November, 1801), after license had
been granted.
REPORTS:
From nnanco committee on peti
tion of board of education for an
appropriation of $2,000 to assist, in
buil.ymg new schools', stating tlaat
payment of SI,OOO s cash had been
made and provision made for paying
their $5,00u more during the present
year, on account of monies due them,
and that petition had been with
drawn. Ordered filed.
From same committee, on petition
of the board of trade for uu appro
priation of $2,400 to b tf use.d by them
EVANS HAS
RESIGNED
THE PENSION COMMISSIONER
PLACES HIS RESIGNATION IN
PRESIDENT’S HANDS.
Washington. March 28. —Commis-
sioner of Pensions H. Clay Evans ’ -
placed his resignation in the han'l
- the president, not. to take effect un
til some important position in the
i plomatic service has been found fo
il ini. The pension committee ap
pointed at the last annual encamp
ment of tue G. A. R. to investigate
the affairs of tlie pension bureau has
made a report to tlie president. It
is not yet decided when the report
will be made public, if at all. It is
slated the policy of Commissioner Ev
ans will tie continued by his success
or.
for the general welfare, recommend
ing that no fixed sum be appropriat
ed, as foe finances will not warrant
same, but that council appropriate
from time to time such sums as they
are aide to contribute as the occasion
may arise. Adopted.
From same committee, on petition
of Ladies’ Memorial association, rec
ommendmg that SSO tie appropriated
as donation payable when the base
of the Confederate monument is com
pleted: also that the chairman of
the public works department be an
fnorized to use the street force of the
department to construct substantial
sidewalks leading to and from the
monument. Adopted.
From Marshal S. A. Burney, for
month of February, 1902, showing 91
arrests. 21 discharged. Police fines.
$305.20; executions collected, sl.-
317.15; costs on same, $34; impound
ing fees. +4l; marks and brands,
$33.95. Ordered published and filed.
From City Treasurer Geo. H. Smith,
for month of February, 1902. Order
ed published and filed.
The following ordinance was read
me uuid time. aim >*i,
Council held a busy session last
night, adjourning at a late hour. Quite
a number of petitions and communica
tions were received. Among other
things, the city was served with no
tice of a suit by the Milne Christine
aggregation, for $5,000 damages for
being refused permission to perform
under tents, during fair week in No
vember, 1899. The city attorney was
Insliucted to defend the suit.
The ordinance granting permission
to lay spur tracks on Bay street was
passed and adopted.
Ordinances granting C. J. O'Farrell
permission to erect poles and con
struct and maintain electric motor
plant, was placed on its fiist, reading.
Council adjourned unill Thursday
night, 7:30 p. m., April 3, when the
ordinance granting franchise for elec
tric street railway will be put on its
first reading. The official minutes will
appear in Saturday’s issue.
The ordinance referred to above
granting permission to lay side tracks
oil the east side of Bay street, is as
follows:
An ordinance regulating the laying
of side-tracks on the east side of
Bay street am. other streets, lanes
and alleys in the city of Brunswick,
and for other purposes.
Be it, and it is hereby ordained, by
the Mayor and aldermen of the city
of Brunswick in council duly assemb
led, That the railroad company own
ing and controlling the railroad tracn
on the east side of Bay street, be, and
it is hereby authorized and empower
ed to construct side-tracks connect.ng
with such track on the east side of
said street, between Howe and Glou
cester streets, except 270 feet south
of Monk street, under the following
conditions and provisions, to wit:
la) That the side-tracks he run as
near the sidewalk as practicable, and
that there be at least one switch con
nection whn the main line of the said
railroad in each block.
(h) That the ties he sunk below
the grade of the street, so as to make
the rails practically flush with the
street, and that a plank or deal three
inches by nine inches, bo placed on
each side of the rails, and that shells
or other paving material approved by
the committee on public works be
laid between the rails.
(c) That such side-tracks be used
exclusively for ihe receiving and de
livery of freights from and to con
signees having places of business ac
(Coutluued on 4th page)
PRICE FIVE CENTS
MONEYFOR
THIS CITY
BRUNSWICK FARES WELL IN
APPROPRIATION MADE BY
CONGRESS.
The News received a telegram front
Washington last night stating that,
the committee had recommended an
appropriation of $50,000 additional for
our public building and postoffice and
had made an appropriation for a
quarantine station at this port and
also for Savannah.
Charleston harbor gets $50,000.
Cumberland Sound gets $400,000 for
continuing improvement under the
act of 1896.
To continue the improvement of
the Savannah river under the act o'
1899, $86,000. For this work a lim
it of cost has been fixed at $250,000.
Tlie estimate lor next year's appro
priation is $58,000.
A sum is appropriated for the es
tablishment and maintenance of a
lighthouse on the Savannah river;
also for salary for one superintendent
of a lifesaving station and for a house
of refuge on the Georgia coast. $!.-
500.
Seventy thousand dollars is the
sum recommended for the survey of
the south Atlantic and gulf coasts
and the islands adjacent. The Cold
Spring fish hatchery gets $3,480; also
$22,500 is appropriated for an inquiry
into the cause of tlie decrease of
food fishes an 1 for the Investigation
of fishing grounds of the Atlantic and
gulf coasts for developing commercial
fisheries.
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Notes of Interest About Brunswick’s
Busy Bay.
The schooner Viking, while going
to sea in a heavy wind, grounded be
low the shoals. It was ebb tide and
the schooner was not pulled oft in
“*>■> to *ei ourswe on me rme, imt
was floated alright later.
The following vessels sailed yester
day: Steamship San Marcus, Captain
Evans, for New York; schooner No
komis, Captain Sawyer, for New
York; schooner Golden Ball, Captain
Gililis, mi New York; schooner Laura
M Lunt, Captain Moody, for Boston
The schooner Josephine, hound for
Jacksonville, was spoken by the tug
Inca yesterday.
Tiie Clyde steamer Navahoe, Cap
tain Johnson, is loaded and will prop
silly go to son today
EASTFR AT ST. MARK’S.
Claboiate Preparations for the Ser
vices Tomorrow.
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the celebration of Easter
day at St. Ma-’-’s church. The chan
"d will lie tastefully trimmed with
nit flowers ami potted plants. The
services of the viiay win begin with
an early communion at 7:30 a. m..
followed by morning prayer and holy
communion at. 11. At this service the
choir will lie assisted by Miss Coies
berry, Mr. Fleming and Mr. Waff, and
the following special music will lie
rendered:
“Christ Our Passover,” (Gadsby.)
"Te Deum,” (Geibel.)
Offertory. "Que Tollis," (Farmer.)
At 4 p. m. the children’s celebration
will lie hell, for which an attractive
program lias been provided, and t<>
which all the older folk are invited.
The new Rector, the Rev. Dr. Reed,
will preach at both these services’.
' isltors will he cordially welcomed.
NINE HOURS A DAY.
Brunswick Carpenters Decide That a
Day’s Work.
Ihe following has been issued by
iiie Brunswick Carpenter’s union:
At (he last meeting of local union
No. 8(1.7, it was decided that from and
after June Ist nine hours should >
considered as a full day’s work,
and all the contractors of the city
were so notified.
Already all the principal eonfrae.
torn have expressed themselves as
willing to adopt the nine hour-day,
and we don’t anticipate any trouble
nor opposition.
Please request carpenters to remain
away from here until after that time.
With res pec f.
J. I. WAITE, K. S., Bocal 8 HA,