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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1; NUMBER ISB. THE ISLAND IS STILL SCENE OL RAIN OF FIRE THE COUNTRY IS AFFLICTED — ♦ — 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 The estate of Walibou Yias disappeared arid has and has been replaced by an inlet of tne sea.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 —+■ — 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 — * — 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 — ♦ — 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. Stand Like a Stone Wall. Between your children and the tor tures of itching and burning eczema, scalded or other sick diseases. How? why, by using Bucklen’s Arnlc* Salve, earth's greatest healer. Quick est cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Cuts, Burns or Brusises. In fallible for Piles. 25c, at all drug store*