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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS.
VOLUME 1; NUMBER ISB.
THE ISLAND IS
STILL SCENE OL
RAIN OF FIRE
THE COUNTRY
IS AFFLICTED
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VALUABLE ES I ATES VANISHED
AS IF SWALLOWED BY THE
OCEAN—ANOTHER ERUPTION IS
PREDICTED.
BODIES OF THE DEAD ARE DRAG
GED TO THE BURIAL TRENCHES
WITH COMMON ROPE—SITUA
TION IS AWFUL
Kingston, Island of St. Vincent, B.
W. i. may It!.—Scientists wlio have
conic here from the British Island of
Trinidad predict another volcanic
eruption on St. Vincent within a short
time.
The (.amage done to St. . mcent by
the volcanic eruption is now known to
he considerably greater than was at
first estimated. The present uneasi
ness of the inhabitants of the island
is increased by the continuous agita
tion of the volcanic craters.
Friday morning. May it, large stones
and volcanic dust fell in the neighbor
hood of Georgetown for two hours, ter
rifying ttie people there. A cloud of
hot vapor then passed over that part.
Two eruptions of less magnitude than
the first occurred Saturday, May 10.
and from then until today fire and
smoke have been ascending at inter
vals from the craters.
Intci'tjstlng diseovries have been
made regarding physical changes on St.
Vincent resulting from the eruptions.
Several fissures have been observed on
la Souftiere. The estate of Walibou
Yias disappeared arid has and has been
replaced by an inlet of tne sea. Rich
mood, an estate adjacent to Walibou,
which was formerly fiat, and upon
which were several laborer's eottage.s.
has been completely burned and out
of the estate there now arises a large
tidge of ground.
It ;.s uplieved that, the Rabacci cra
ter, in thi- Windward district of the
island, has also erupted. From a dis
tance I.a Soufriere, although less vio
lent, still wears a cap of dark clouds,
whii h is lighted every now and then
by hashes of red light.
Volcanic dust fell here again yester
day. tmt fortunately there hhave been
al.“" heavy rain showers, which have
washed away the dust from the groun
washed away the dust irorn the
grass and restored the verdure of the
fields. The condition of the atmos
pnere is also apparently improving.
Owing to the destruction of several
estates, the sugar and arrow root In
dnstfirß of St. Vincent are seriously
injured. Beatitude ttrevails among the
laboring classes, who are without
homes, without clothes and hungry.
Nearly 2,000 deaths on this Island have
l>"fii reported. Bodies have been dis
covered in houses in life-like attitudes,
presenting grewsome spactaciea.
1 here are decomposed bodies in many
houses and in order to guard against
disease it probably will be necessary
for the authorities to burn the houses.
Hundreds of bodies have not yet been
interred.
As wide areas of ground which for
merly produced foodstuff have been de
vastated, there is today an abnormal
demand for breadstuff's and a conse
quent scarcity of food suppplies. The
prices on food are advancing. The
destruction of the live stock of the
island nas also caused a rsse in the
price of meat. A British war ship has
arrived here form Trinidad, bringing
relief to the sufferers.
No person has yet been able to ap
proach within eight mites of the new
• rater of the Soufriere volcano. But,
judging from what can be seen from a
considerable distance, the old lake
at the summit ol the mountain has dis
appeared. The numerous fissures of
the mountain sides continue to throw
out vapor and the subtenanean mur
murings and tremblings indicate con
tinued unrest. During the afternoon
of Monday a dense volume of steam
and smoke arose from the volcano and
the whole island was covered by a pe
culiar midst. The inhalation of the
abrtoxkxts vapors here is increasing
the spread of disease.
An ambulance corps from the Is
land of Barbadoes has arrived here.
Starvation threatens the poorer class
of the addicted distiot.
WILL SHE OLD DAVIS
WHI LE HOUSE BE LOST?
INTERESTING QUESTION NOW UP
WITH ALABAMA DAUGHTERS OF
THE CONFEDERACY.
Montogomery, Ala., May 1(>. —At the
session in Demopolis of the Alabama
division of the Daughters of the Con
federacy in the long struggle of pre
serving file old Jefferson Davis man
sion in' this city, known as the first
white house ot the confederacy, the
opponents of the wnite house had an
easy victory. Indeed, the advocator of
the work, weary of the long fight.made
little opposition, preferring to let the
new organization chartered under the
steate law and named the First White
House association carrying on ,ne bus'
■ness, raising funds and buying the
property.
The interesting question is the dis
position of the money already raised
by the white house committee and
now m hand. The state division adopt
ed a resolution that it should be turn
'd into the general treasury of the
divison. Miymbers of the committee
in this city who were not at Demopo
lis are discussing the question of
whether tli<sy will comply with the
resolution and divert the fund.
The issue really promises to become
more boated than the other. The
question of what shall he done with
the Jefferson Davis relics at the cap
ital, and now in possession of the
white house committee. was not
at the Demopolis meeting. The deed
of gift fr m Mrs. Have- provides that
‘ dey be taken rare of by tne governor
and Hi.' committee uniil the whit house
is ready to roreive them.
LAYING TRACK ON NEW ROAD.
Extension of Georgia, Florida and Ala
bama is Started.
('ufhlmrt, (da., May Id. Track laying
on the ('utbbert. extension of the Georgia
itlorida and Alabama Railway Ooinpatiy
has begun at Arlington and is preceding
toward Outhbert steadily.
Some of tlie grading forces lielow
On filbert have finished their work and
will commence on the Outhbert end.
When this a or 0 miles is graded the
entire line from Arlington to (,'utbbert
will be ready for the track.
It looks new as if it will lx- only a
short while before trains w ill bo running
between Outhbert and Tallahassee, Fla.
MUNHALI MELTINGS ARE
STILL VERY POPULAR
LARGE CROWD AT THE AUDITOR
IUM LAST NIGHT—INTEREST
ING SERVICE FOR TONGHT.
A lare audience heard Dr. Munhall
at the auditorium last night, and the
sermon was of a kind that taught
those who heard it rather-than aroused
emotion. One peculiar thing in Dr.
Mtmhall’s preaching,notic* fi by all,
is the tact that no teaches in words
plain, simple and forceful, reaching
tYie very heart, of those who hear.
The service tonight will be espcially
for young people, although tin
geneally is invited, it. will consist
of an illustrated lecture and song
service. Prof, and Mrs. I.owe will
have entire charge; of the service to
night, and those who attend may he
sure of a rear treat. Nobody need
stay away from these services, as they
are (rip to everybody and toy are
sure to pront everyone who attnds.
Pof. Low has one of the best sterer
opticon outfits in the country, and
those who are present tonignt will
have* the full benefit thereof.
C. W. Doming Lift yesterday for
Savannah on business.
The city court adjourned yesterday
for the trem.
BRJNSWICK, GA.. SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1902.
FORCERS GET IN
SOMEGOODWORK
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JACKSONVILLE BANK LOSES ON
CHECK FORGED BY SLICK
ARTIST.
He Drew Check and Sgned Name of
Benj. Borchardt & Cos., and Fiim
Flammed Florida uank.
From all indications there is a
pretty slick gang of forgers at work
in several Georgia cities at present.
Several days ago the Atlanta Con
stitution contained a report of a nuui
of crimes of that kind in that city, and
yesterday it developed that some of
the forgers had been doing busi
ness on Brunsw.ek banks.
The case in point was discovered in
a settlement yesterday between the
National Bank of Brunswick anil the
Brunswick Bang and Trust company,
the former having, a check of SSO
against the latter from the National
Bank of Florida, of Jacksonville, sign
ed by Benj. Borchardt & Go..
Messrs. Borchardt & Cos. were tele
phoned as to the check and in answer
pronounced it a forgery.
The check was drawn on an old
Brunsick Saving and Tract company
check, was mado payable to Janie*
Burns, Jr., and was cashed by the
Jacksonville bank. The National
uank promptly notified the Florida
uank of the matter.
As it is, no one ,n Brunswick will
lose by the deal, tne Jacksonville bank
having cashed the check without in
quiry.
In this connection Messrs. Bor
chardt & Cos. are anxious to locate
the guilty parties and say they will
prosecute them criminally as soon as
apprehended.
THE CASE WAS COMPROMISED.
Damage Suit Settled in the City Court
Yesterday.
In the city court yesterday the case
of W. 11. Davenport vs. the Southern
(express company, was the only ease
disposed of.
This litigation was in the nature of
• i personal damage suit for the lecov
d'y ol certain articles I'orwaded by
plaintff and delivered by the defendant
without proper order.
Before the ease was given lo the
jury a compromise was made, by
whicn the goods claimed were res
tored to the plaintiff, all cost to lie
paid by the defendant.
The plaintiff was represented by R.
S. Dart and the defendant by W. E.
Kay.
SCHWABS PLAN FOR TOTS.
Trust President Will Make Thousands
of Little Ones Happy.
New York, May Hi.- in order to
correct numerous misstatements in re
tard to liia recent purchase of Ocean
Beach property on Staten Island for
the benefit of poor children,.Charles
M. Schwab, president of the United
States Stelel Corporation, made the
following statement tonight:
1 have purchased Richmond beach,
facing New dork bay, on the south
shore of Stati n island, near Totten
ville, for the benefit of poor and sick
■hildren of New York. The land com
prises about a quarter of a mile of
fine beach, also a fine fresh water lake
t grove and high lane. The building
on the property wid be altered to suit
.he purposq of the purchase, after
consultation with c'Haritaole institu
tions ot New York. It is expected
that from 1,500 to 2,000 children daily
an be provided for at the beach, and
they will he given a good time in the
usual way by mans of bathing, boat
ing on the lake and games on tne field
The children will be conveyed to the
boacn probably on a large steamer and
the outings will continue during the
open air season. Every child will re
ceive a good dinner.
"Mis. Schwab is closely interested
with me in this undertaking arid we
both have our hearts in it. Wo shall
proceed carefully in all respectis, avail
ing ourselves of the benefit of the ex
perience of charitable orgainzations.”
Free Exhibition of Art.
Commencing Mondty next, and con
tinuing ten days Wilson’s studio will
display the Handsomest lot of enlarged
and colored portraits ever shown in
Brunswick. The ladies especially are
IS KILLED
BY LIVE WIRE
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R. E. HEIDT, OLD BRUNSWICK BOY
ACCIDENTLY KILLED IN
Wav/CROSS.
in a Terrible Storm He Came in Con
tact With a Charged Wire
and Lost His Life.
Waycoss, Ga„ May Hi. —In an awful
storm here' last night, R. E. Heidt,
oreman of the Plant System shops,
vas instantly killed by a live wire,
which had fallen in the streets and
was an obstruction to traffic.
iur. Heidt has lived in Waycross
for a year or two and had a large
•Ircleof friends who are deeply pant'd
o hoar of his death. He has a wife
md several children who reside here.
"Red’ Heidt, as he was popularly
ailed, lived in Brunswick for many
'ears, nnd was employed in the B.
t YV. shops. He was a young man of
derling qualities and had a large eir
•ie of friends and acquaintances here
vho will be pained to hear of ills un
timely death.
POPULAR YOUNG FOLKS TO WED.
Miss Louise Purse, of Cartersville, and
Mr. H. W .Gale of This City.
The engagement of Miss Louise
Purse, of Cartersville, Gar, to Mr.
lowt. W. Gale of this city,
las been announced by Mr. and Mrs.
John M. Purse, parents of the bride,
lobe. This engagement is of more
ban usual interest owing to the
beauty and attractiveness of the young
lady and the prominence of Mr. Gale
in business and banking circles of litis
■omn.unity. Mr. Gale lias lived here
ill of his life anti by force of char
■etcr. steadfastness and close attent
ion lo business has arisen to the lu
f JraiMve -and important position of
cashier of the Brunswick Bank and
Trust company.
Miss Purse is a most charming and
attractive young lady and made many
friends here during a visit In the early
winter months just passed. Mr. Gale
lias received several telegrams and
letters of a congratulatory nature
since the announcement of his ogage
ment and his bride will receive a most
cordial welcome from ids many friends
here.
In the Atlanta Journal of Thursday
the 1 , leading social news contained,
besides an excellent photograph of
Biss Purse, the following antrir.nce
nent of the engagement:
Mr. and Mrs. John Murcheson Purse
if Ci.rtorsville, announce Hie engage
niMit ol their daughter. Louise, to Mr.
II'VI W. Gale follruinwiek. thq red
-I't x lake pipe.* c<r. fit affcr.iijj <>f
June jTill at t o’clock at the F. >1
Baptist church in Cartersville.
The engagement is of great interest
not only in Cartersville, but to a host
"f friends in Atlanta, where Mis.
Purse has spent much of her time
with her aunt, Mrs. Robert J. Scctt.
She is a popular visitor here, posess
ing beauty and bightness, and the
news of tier engagement will bring a
shower of congratulations upon the
lortunate man of her choice.
Mr. uale is one of the most prom
inent young bankers of Brunswick.
Bids Wanteo.
Bids are invited for the purchase of
the material in the ola Baptist church
building, corner of C and H streets.
Building to be torn down and removed
from the premises. Bids to be sealed,
and filed with the clerk of council by
12 o'clock May 22, the right is re
served to reject any and all bids. N.
I). Russell, clerk of council:
SMALLPOX SCARE SUBSIDES.
Prompt Action in Dalton Quiets An
Alarm There.
Dalton, fla, May 16.—The smallpox
scare which has prevailed in Dalton
lor several weeks is somewhat abated
now and the people/ are over their
scare.
The alarm was caused by the ap
pearance of a negro who came here
from Chattanooga with the -.malipox
and it was feared he Had mingled with
people, which would cause the spread
of the disease. It was later learned
that he was immediately quarantined
along with those he had been with.
There have been hut verw few cases
of smallpox in Dalton, and most of
them were beyond the city limits and
SYMONS ELECTED TO
THE STATE SENATE
IN THE PRIMARY
isolated cases.
The city council met and decided to
have compulsory vaccination. Late.r
the city physicians consulted and de
clared this unnecessary except in sec
tions where the diseasel is likely to
spread. The council will probably re
scind tlutir action accordingly.
WILL ARRANGE LOR
GEORGIA EXHIBIT
THE EMPIRE STATE WILL BE REP
RESENTED AT THE GREAT ST.
LOUIS SHOW.
The Constitution of yesterdday says:
The advisory board of the Geor
gia commission for the Louisiana
Purchase) exposition, which is to be
eeld at St. Louis, will hold its first
meeting today in the senate chamber
at the state capitol. The meeting was
called some days ago by Chairman W.
11. Venable, of tne commission, and it
s expected that all of the members
wifi attend. ,
The advisory board is composed of
two 'prominent citizens from each of
thq eleven congressional districts.
The resolution providing for the com
mission was adopted duing the last
session of the general assembly and
I lie governor then appointed the mem
bers.
Y* • D- Venable was appointed from
tlie state at large, who, with the com
missioner of agriculture and the state
geologist, (iimpose the boad of com
missioners, the advisory board being
appointed to cooperate with the hoard
in securing suitable exhibits from
ilieir districts.
At the meeting today the initial
steps looking to the collection of a
Georgia ex'hibit will be taken, and it
is probaule that plans for securing a
Geogia building for the exposition will
also be discussed.
A HOME FOR FALLEN WOMEN.
In Savannah $3,000 Has Been Raised
for the Purpose.
Savannah, Ua., May 10.—The Riv.
Or. Walker Lewis, presiding elder of the
North Macon district of the South
Georgia Methodist conference, made a
talk at tlie Tabernacle tonight, reporting
that SB,OOO had been raised locally for
the establishment of a home for fallen
women. Ho made a report of the work
as it is carried on in Atlanta, The
Florence Britten ton rescue workers have
agreed to donate one-sixth of the amount
needed to purchase a home. The Mystic
Seriners in Savannah donated SIOO.
Excursion to Charleston.
Cood lor threee days Tickets limted
to return on any tran leaving Charles
ton up to and includlg May 28, $2,50
for the roud trip. Also to Savannah
and return May 27. $1.50 lor the round
trip. Tickets limited to May 28. W.
S. McLaughlin, manager.
All Rl ADY FOR
Wli IANG IANG
MILLEDGEVILLE IN HER BEST 818
AND TUCKER TO RECEIVE
THE MINISTER.
Milledgeville, (la., May 10 —Not
content with securing Minister Wu
Ting-fang to make the commencement
address at the Military college Wed
nesdty, May 28. the school lias secured
another star attraction in Hon. Thos.
K. Watson. It is practically certain
that M.r. Watson will Ideliver his
great lecture on "The South”iu the col
lege chapel on Tuesday evning, May 27
Tom Watson made his dramatic en
trance into politics in Melledgevil’le
from the rostum of the military col
lege. In 1891 he was commencement
orator and he made a speech on that
occasion which created a sensation in
Georgia. It is fitting therefore that
Mr. Watson should enter upon his
career as a public lecturer in the
same city upon the same platform.
This is his own wish and his predict
ion for Georgia’s historic old capitol
aroused theh greatest enthusiasm
has aroused enthusiasm among its
citizens.
The railroa.Js of the state have
granted a cheap rate for the entire
, commencement, and a large crowd is
expected to visit th^city.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
BERRIE WINS
FOR SHERIFF
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ELECTION MANAGERS DID NOT
COMPLETE THE COUNT UNTIL
YESTERDAY NOON—THE OFFI
CIAL VOTE.
THE CONTEST WAS HARD FOUGHT
BUT WASCHEERFULLYACCEPT
ED BY ALL PARTIES AT IN
TEREST.
The result of Thursday’s primary
was a surprise to many people, and es,
pecially to the supporters of Judge A.
J. Crovatt, candidate for the state
senate.
At noon yesterday the vote was con
:olidated and the result was officially
mnounced as follows:
For Senator
,V. F. Symons 6ifi
V J. Crovatt 413
For Representative
<l. C. Butts B<J4
For Clerk Superior Court
1. F. dti Bignon 894
For Sheriff
A'. H. Berrie (150
vValter T. Owens 24(1
For Treasurer
and. S. Jx*e an
For Receiver Tax Returns
loan E. Duhberly 572
fay lor B. Feiguson 314
For County Surveyor
2. A. Penniman 453
leorge C. Myers 383
For Coroner
1. A. M. Jennings 4114
lardy M. Turner 387
ror Commissioners Roads and Reven-
Uer from City of Brunswick.
I. K. Knihb 8(11
I. J. Lott 872
Jonstant Mu,or 807
J. 1). Ogg 821
From without the corporate limits
if the city of Brunswick. (Thee higli
ist elected.)
lohn R. Doorflinger 344
lavis Dubberly 535
t. L. Hatolilfe 430
A7. It. Townsend 534
1. B. Wright 0(14
"or Democratic Executive Committee
Frank D. Aiken 821
f. 0. Beasley : guy
/. T. Dent 828
Vlbert Fendig 790
'• D- Gale 818
J. G. Moore 804
t. E. Owens 818
F. E. Twitty 824
2. I). Walter 303
). Watson Winn 823
1. W. Hatcllffe 831
}■ W. Arnett 333
I. A. Williamson 824
L F. I.ewis 333
>V. H. Crofton 349
leorge Sapp 323
Tho primary was a complete vict
>ry for the Good Government club,
ind .s members were the recipients
if many congratulations during the
day.
WANT TO BE OFFICERS.
Interesting Examination Going on
With Members of the Riflemen.
The officers of the Brunswick Ri
flemen are now very busy holding an
examination for non-commissioned of
ficers of the command.
The examination has been going
on for three nights and quite a num
her of tho members of the company
are applicants for positions of sar
geants and corporals.
It is understood that Captain Rob
nson will make the appointments at
thqi next meeting of the company.
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