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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1, NUMBER 195. TOMORROW WILL SEE WARM CONTEST IN LOCAL POLITICS FULL TICKET TO BE NAMED — f — DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY TO OCCUR AND A GOOD-NATURED CAM PAIGN ENDS-—WHO THE CANDI DATES ARE. BELOW WILL BE FOUND COM PLETE LIST OF THE ANNOUNCE MENTS OF THE SEVERAL CAN DIDATES IN THE FIELD. The battle of ballots occurs tomor row ami there iB happiness in store for some, disappointment for others. There is absolutely a dearth of opin ion regarding ttlre result. Even to suing supporters of certain candidates will say only “it will be a close race.” Thq following announcements are published this morning for the benefit of the voters. Read them and take your choice. For State Senator. To the public: 1 respectfully an nounce that 1 am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for senator for the Fourth district of Georgia, com posed of Lhe counties of Camden, Charlton and Glynn. My platform will be to execute the will of the peo pie and serve their interests so fai as 1 know it and to the extent of my ability, and to procure such log tion as they desire without reg:i. , .i t my personal interests or those of any clique or faction. A. J. CROVATT. As announced several weeks ago, 1 am a candidate for the position of senator from the Fourth senatorial district, subject to the action of the primary to be called by the democrat c executive committee. The support of the people will he appreciated, am if elected, 1 will serve them with Hue) lty and zeal. Very respectfully; W. F. SYMONS. For Sheriff. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re election to the office of sheriff of Glynn county, subject to the Democratic i rmary, and re specnuiiy solicit the support of my friends aim the voters generally. W. H. BERRIE. This is to intorm the voters of Glynn county ...at I will be a candi date for the office of Sneriff, subject to the Democratic primary, and re spectfully ask the support of my friends and the public generally. WALTER" T. OWENS. For Tax Receiver. This is to Intorm the voters o! Glynn county that I will be a candi date for re-election for the office ot Tax Receiver, subject to the Demo cratic primary, and respectfully ask for their support. JNO. E. OUBBERLY. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tne office of Receiver and Tax Returns, subject to the dsm ocratic primary. The support of my friends and the public generally will be appreciated. T. B. FERGUSON. For Representative. I will be a candidate, at the ap proaching Democratic primary, for the office of Representative of Glynn county, and will gratefully appreciate the support of the voters of Glynn county. EUBTACE C. BUTTS. For County Surveyor. I hereby announce my caud.aac.v for the office of County Surveyor, subject to the action of the demo cratic primary, and will appreciate the support of my friends and the public generally. GEORGE C. MYERS. To my friends and the voters of Glynn county: 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for re-eleotion to the office of County Survleypr, subject to the I democratic primary, and ask for the | support of my friends and the public j generally. E. A. PENNIMAN. For County Commissioner. The many friends of Capt. W. R. Townsend beg to announce that he will be a candidate Tor re-election to the office of County Commissioner, at the democratic primary, to be held May 15. This is to inform the voters of Glynn'county that 1 will be a candi date for the office of County Commis sioner from the Twenty-seventh dis trict, subject to t.ie democratic pri mary, and respectfully ask the sup port of my friends and the public generally. ROBERT L. RATCLIFFE, This is to inform the voters of Glynn county that I will be a candi date for the office of County Commis sioner from the Twenty-seventh dis trict. subject to the democratic pri mary and respectfully ask the support of my friends and public generally. JNO. R. DOERFLINGER. For Treasurer. To my friends amt (lie voters of Glynn county: 1 hereby announce myself a candi date tor ro-elction to the office oi County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary. For two terras I have been elected to this office and trust my conduct has been such as to merit your cofldcnce and sup port. Thanking you for your sup port. in the past, 1 am yours truly, H. S. LEE... For Tax Collector. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax • • -lor of Glynn county, sub jccl to ihe democratic primary, and respectfully solicit i..u support of my iriends and the voters generally. H. J. READ. For clerk, Superior Court. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of the Superior court of Glynn county, subject to the democratic pri mary, and respectfully solicit the sup port of my friends and the voters gen erally. H. F. du BIGNON. For Coroner. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate Tor re-election to the office of Coroner of Glynn county, subject to thi l Democratic primary, and re spectfully solicit the support of my friends and the voters generally. G. A. H. Jt„NINGS. i hereby announce myself a can iid ate for the office of Coroner of Bynn county, subject to the demo cratic primary of May 15 and respect fully solicit the support of my friends and the public generally. HARDY M. TURNER, TUt NAVAL RESERVES HAVE PM/E DRILL COXSWAIN J. M. RALSTON. IN A WARM CONTEST, CAPTURED THE COMPANY MEDAL. ihe Naval Reserves enjoyed an un usually Interesting competitive drill last night, which was participated in by a large number oi tl; a P*mhers of the company. The tropny was the handsome com pany medal for individual drilling, and was won by Coxswain J. M. Ralston. Lieutenant Commander Wrench act ed as drill master and Lieutenant Stiles and Rickett served in the capa city of judges. The Reserves are in splendid shape just now and a spirit of general en thusiasm is pervading the ranks of the organization. Launch For Hire. • The swift launch “J. H. Polhill” is for rent by the hour, day or week. Fast, safe and roomy, inquire at . Polhill’s drug store. BRUNSWICK. GA.. WEDNESDAY MORNIG. MAY 14, 1902. STEAMER LIES FORM COMBIIE THE HESSIE STEAMERS WILL TOUCH EXCLCSIV'ELY AT ST. SIMON PIER HEREAFTER. While the Cumberland Routte Will Have Similiar Privilege at Cum berland—Effective Tomorrow. The managers of the Cumberland Route and the llossie Line formed a combination yesteiday, whereby the Mosaic steamers will be the only boats touching at either of ~ae St. Simon piers this season, while the steamers of the Cumberland route will have ex clusive use of the Cumberland pier. This deal was made at a conference held during the day by W. M. Tapper, of the Cumberland Route, and F. D. Aiken and J. it. Wright, of uic llcssie Line. On important occasions, the fleet of both lines will call at both re sin ts and it is umlerstooi. the deal is made in such a way that both lines share in the profits to both Cumin r land and St. Simon. The announcement will be effective May 15. MAY HAVE NO MEETINGS. Senatorial Candidates Seem to Have Abandoned the Idea. II now looks very much like neither .0' the senatorial candidates will have a public meeting and the voters will not have the pleasure of bearing some good oratory. A prominent supporter . f Judge Grovatt told a News reporter yeter.lay that there would probably lie uo rally. The gentleman seemed to he of the opinion that a meeting would be of no benefit lo either candi.laie. A strong advocate of the candidacy if Captain Symons talked about toe same fashion and it seems to have been decided by both crowds that meetings would lie ol no honofif. IHI QUEEN BEGI N I SIGNS LAS I 1)1 (Rib THE SCENE WAS A STRIKINGLY PATHETIC ONE—ALFONSO VIR TUALLY KING NOW. Madrid, May 13. The brilliant 1 weather today encouraged the crowds to pour out into tne streets of Idle city and every tholroughS'are was lilh l with merry makers. The appearance of the streets was in strong contrast to the scenes which al tlie same time was being enacted within tne palace. Hero the festivity gave place to a drama. Premier Sar gasta and his colleagues proceeded to the palace for a. formal leave-taking of the queen regent and to present for her majesty's signature the last. d<c Pis to which her hand and sea) will ever be affixed as regent oi Spain. When the queen regent, withdrew her pen from the parchment confer ring the order of the Golden Fleece upon tdi.< d,uke ol Cumberland her eyes were moist. Her regency really terminatd at this time, although until king takes the oath in the presence of the queen, May 17. his mother remains officially the queen regent. It was a pathetic scene when the ministers were ushered into the queen regent’s cabinet. She received them with the young king at her side. Pre mier Sagasla delivered an eloquent address of leave-taking, to which the queen responded with much ernoton. Married at Tallahassee. Under a Tallahassee date the Sav annah News of yesterday published tne following: “Last, Friday Miss .Mildred j\. Mitchell of Kentucky and Mr. J. G. vVilson of Brunswick, Ga., came to Tallahassee on tne westbound Seaboard train. They stopped at the St. James hotel, secured a marriage license from Judge Whitfield, and were united in wedlock by Dr. W. H. Car ter.rector of St. John's Episcopal church The bride aim groom left for Brunswick Sunday.” That Suit You Wear needs to be cleaned and pressed. Take It to Jim Carter, or ring ’phone 263-2. Pure California Claret, A. A. A. grade, large bottles, per dozen, $2.50. Telephone 130, Big Levison, agent, 310 Pay street See us about brick. L. A. Miller. IHE AUDITORIUM IS COMPLETED BRUNSWICK’S TABERNACLE,WITH A CAPACITY OF 3,000 PEOPLE READY FOR OCCUPANCY. The Munhall Meetings Will Begin to night. and Indications are That They Will be Successful Ones. The auditorium was completed yes terday and everything is ready for the opening tonight. Dr. Munhall ami Prof. Lowe will arrive today and the opening service will begin at 8 o'clock tonight. No doubt a large crowd will greet the noted evangge list. Many will see for the first time the immense auditorium and will be surprised that such a stupendous un dertaking has been carried to com pletion in a few weens. A preliminary sung service and prac tice was held last night. There is room on the platform for a hundred or more singeis and the pastors in charge ask that all who can sing will come on the platform tonight, without further invitation. Of course it is desirable to have well trained voices, but those not so well trailed can uo good in the chorus singing. The service tonight will begin at 8 o'clock, at which time tiirthi)' an nouncement will he made as to the day service. 'lhe general committee ill charge of the building is called to meat at Ihe building this intern on lit o'clock A full attendance) is desired as the Ireasiin r and building committee will make their linn! report and turn Inc building over to tne committee. PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS. Dr. Munhall Desires to Meet All Committees and Pastors. Dr. Munhall desires to have a oon lerenec with all (lie pastors of the city ari l the general committees and every member should he sure and he present. Following are the names oi those on the committees: Advertising, J. li. Tall, cunirman, 'l'- W. Causey, A. M. Way, P. M, Ulsch. Music. Jt. 13. Sherman, chairman W. M. T upper, George 11. Cook, G. W. Blanton, Mrs. Mary Stacy, Mrs. I). W. Krauss, Mrs. Maya, Misses Sadie Dart, Emily Waff. 1< innnee, T. J. Wright, chairman, J. .J. Lott, W. R. Cox, D. W. Krauss, J. W. Wood, L. T. McKinnon. Personal Helpers, S. A. Brookington. W. W. Miller, E. J. Banks, W. C. Brown B. F. Mann. Ushering, A. Riggshee, chairman.J. ■I. Vickers, W. E. Fouche, Oscar Jo hennessen, .1. A. Wright, D. W. Krauss, W. W. Miller, W. C. Brown, P, M. Ulsch, A. D. Johannessen, A. M. Way, F. L. Stacy, E. W, Dart The following ladies have been app ointed Special Auxiliary committee and they will have charge of the fur nishing and otherwise! preparing the platform of the auditorium for this service and assisting the building and other committees: Mrs. H. S. Johnson, chairman. Mrs. M. C. Rowe, Mrs. M. 1,. Parker, Mrs. W. S. Irvinet Mrs. W. W. Royal, Mrs. Rena Harley, Misses Connie Butts, Lala Fletcher. This committee will meet at the au ditorium tliis afternun at 4 o' clock for some important business. WILL BE LAUNCHED ON SALURDAY NEXT BRUNSWICK BUILT STEAMER. R. B. TUPPER, TO BE INTRODU CED TO NEPTUNE. The launeiiing of Brunswick made steam vessels is getting to be quite a regular occurrence in this city, but at the same time are always attended with considerable interest on the part oi the citizens generally. The new steamer R. B. Tapper, 1 which has been built on the wharves of W. M. Tupper & Cos., for several months will make her advent into the briny deep Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock,, and Messrs. W. M. Tupper & co., the owners, invite the public to witness the launching. The Tupper is a handsome steamer and will be quite an acquisition to the steamboat interest of the city. Try a sack of Swans Down flour anj you will be sure to wait more. PRESIDENT MAKES AN ELOQUENT APPEAL FOR ST. PIERRE SUFFERERS MR. SCARLETT IS OUT NOW. He Wiil Not be a Candidate For Office of Treasurer. F. M. Scarlett announces that he will not be a candidate for treasurer and sends us the following card: To my friends and the voters of Glynn county: 1 desire to express my thanks to the large number oi iriends and voters in this county, who have accorded me so liberal and en thusiastic a measure of support for the office of Treasurer, and to say to thetm that for business reasons mak ing it impossible for me to remain in the race, 1 now withdraw. Tne encouragement and support vol unteered to me in thte race, by cit izens in large numbers, from all parts of the county, has been indeed grati fying, and 1 1 shall not tail to appre ciate it as heartily and aw warmly under the circumstances which make it wisest lor me to withdraw from the race, aw though it had led to my elec tion to the office.. Very respectlfully F. M. Seanlett. Excursion to Jacksonville On Sunday, May 18. the B. & B. railroad will put on cheap rates to Atlantic Beach via Jacksonville, good tor two days. Fare for the round trip $1,50. Leave Brunswick ti a. m„ ar rive Jacksonville 9.15 a. m.. arrive At lantic Beach 10 a. m. Good to return ni any train up to and including No. Oi, w'nii h leaves Jacksonville 8 p. m. Monday night. For further informa tiun lull on or 'piuiiie Ben J. Ford, U. I’. A. FOR SALIC -5,000 feet lumber and Jo rolls tar roofing. Apply at new au ditorium. There! is a rear treat at the Grand Thursday night. A farce comedy with specialties under the management of Miss Aimoe Cohen, Brunswick's tal ented eornetist. Prices 25 and 35 cents. Seats reserved free of charge at Fleming and Waff’s. IHE SOUTHERN Al luT VALUABLE NEW I INK WANTS TO PURCHASE BALTIMORE HOLDINGS IN THE <ALLE( RY. OF VIRGINIA. Baltimore, May 13.—A joint resolution was adopted by the first branch of the oity council tonight providing for the appointment of a commission to negot iate for the sale of the city’s holdings of stock of tile Valley railway of Virginia The Baltimore and Ohio owns $1,030, 000 of the slock of the company. It operates a line from Harrisonburg to St tunton and L •xinglon. The Baltimon and Ohio reaches Strasburg, It was suggested during the debate that tin; Southern railway might pur chase the city,s holdings, and construct the link between Strusburg and Harris onburg, It would thus secure another connection to the north and west o er the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio, Consideration of t lit* resolution was de ferred in the second branch. Painful Accident. J. K. Dubborly, the well known re ceiver of tax returns, met with a pain ful accident yesterday.. He was ex perimenting with some new saws, and, in some way, cut his left hand, badly injuring several of his fingers. Very Successful. The ladies of St. Mark's Episcopal church serve;, delightful refreshments at the Wright building corner Monk and Newcastle sleets yesterday. They wore well patronized and quite a snug little sum was realized, lhe News staff begs to return thanks for a kind remem lira nee. Met With An Accident. James Washington, colored, a la borer employed at the Mallory docks was tne victim of an unfortunate acci dent yesterday. Washington has his right leg badly "smashed by a heavy piece of timber and he suffered intense pain. ANY ONE desiring a gentle and good horse and buggy with harness. Whole outfit can he seen by calling at 809 Monk street. Good bargain offered for cash. If you need a typewriter of and des cription come to see me before buying I can save you money. -Terms rea sonable and satisfaction guaranteed. C. H. Jewett. PRICE FIVE CENTS. PUBLIC WILL RENDER 1 WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS ARRANGING PROMPT RELIEF FOR THOSE WHO SUFFERED IN THE DISASTER. LATER REPORTS SHOW SITUA r TION IS SIMPLY APPALLING HUNGER ADDS ITS HORRORSTO THOSE OF ANGRY FLAMES. Washington May. 13.—Encouraged by the prompt action of Congress, in appropriating $300,000 for the Mar tinique suffereres, President Roosevelt today issued a general appeal to the country at large, asking for aid for the panic stricken, flame scourged people of the French West Indies. The appeal is an eloquent one, and will be published broad cast by the metropolitan press today and tomorrow. The war and navy departments are doing everything possible to expedite matters: The United States steamer Buffalo, a converted merchant freighter, will he used as a relief ship if the Dixie does not suffice. Official orders were drafted for the guidance of the three supply depart ments of the army giving the scheme of distribution as follows: Three medical officers with $30,000 worth of medical stores: one subsistence officer with $30,C00 in stores, consisting ■ of rice, dried fish, sugar, coffee, tea, canned soups, condensed cream, salt, pepper and vinegar; one officer of (lie quatermaster’s department with $30,000 worth of clothing supplies for men, women and children. Captain Gallagher, one of General Weston,s most valued assistants, was selected to go to New York and proceed on the Dixie to Martinique. He will he in complete charge of the distribution of the stores and a fund of $5,000 was al lotted to him for emergency expenses Admiral Bradford, chief of the bureau of equipment, suggested the sending of the water barges at Norfolk and Key West to supply good water to the refu gees, a suggestion which was taken under advisement. Later reports from the scene of dis aster, is to the effect tiiat the situation is appalling and people are really dying from hunger. TO GIVE AN EXCURSION. Ladies of the Catholic Church Arran ging for an Outing at St. Simon. The ladies of St. Xaviers Catholic church aije arranging preliminaries for a pleasant excursion to St. Simon on the evening of May 20. Refreshments willbe served and dan cing at the island will both be pleasant features of the affair. For Sale One small house ami lot on A street, near gas house. Price SSOO. monthly payments. Brobston, Fendig & Cos. GLORIFYING IHI IMAKLR THIS WOMAN FALLS DFAI) MARY BROWN, COLORED. DIES WHILE SHOUTING IN CHURCH. While shouting in the A. M. E. church Sunday night, Mary Brown, colored, was stricken with apoplexy, fell iu a faint and expired before med ical aid could reach her and was buried Monday afternoon, t’ne funeral being largely attended by' colored peo ple generally. The woman was a servant employed in the family of A. Rothschild, and en joyed a good reputation. The service Sunday night was in the nature of a revival, and the Brown woman became exciteu, b egan to “shout” with the above result. Try a bottle of Columbo Bitter*, A, flna ionic and appetiser; non* better, only 76 eeatp. Telephoua lie. Big