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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1, NUMBER 210. A CONSPIRACY TO OVERTHROW PLAZA FORMER PRESIDENT ALFARO CF ECUADOR DENOUNCED AND AT TACKED SEVERELY BY THE NEWSPAPERS. IT IS ASSERTED THAT HE HAS CALLED UPON COLOMBIAN REB ELS TO AID HIM, AND PROMISES TO AID THEM. Guayaquil, Ecuador. May 30.—Tlx newsjiapera here this morning de nounce former President Allaro, ot Ecuador, who is residing here, for con spiring to overthrow President Plaza, his successor, who was Inaugurated in August last, asserting that Alfaro has called on the Colombian rebels to sus pend their operations iu Colombia and come,to Ecuador to help them. it is further asserted that the for mer president has promised that after the Colombians have been victorious in overthrowing President Plaza, Alfaro will assist them to defeat the Colom bian conservatives against whom they are new waging a war. The Guaya quil papers are ashing Alfaro to fur uiuh an explanation ot liis conduct. EXPEDITION AGAINST ZELAYA. Trouble Is Threatened Beteen Colom bia and Nicaragua. Now York, May 30. It is reported hero, cables the Guayaquil, Ecuador, correspondent of The Herald, that along with the military expedition which left Colon recently for del Toro on the Colombian gunboat Gen eral Mnzon there were also shipped about 1,300 rifles and 20<>.000 car tridges for Generals Mena and Pedro Joaquin Chainmaro, leading conserva tive politicians in Nicaragua, who have b<l en staying in Panama for several weeks and who are supposed to have gone to llooas del Toro on a German nail steamer. It is said that they will proceed thence to the nearest Nicaraguan port on the Atlantic side with revolution ary intentions against President Z-- however, already has been informed of the move and will not be taken by surprise, even if a successful landing should lie effected by Generals Mena and Chamorro, which is consid ered somewhat difficult, as the coast is well guarded. Should events prove these reports to be true serious complications may arise between Colombia and Nicara gua. New York’s Anthracite Coal Famine. New York. .May 30. —According to retail coal dealers this city will enter today upon the first day of its real an thracite coal famine since the strike of miners. Not a cargo was in sight in the markets yesterday. The stocks of many of the yards arc depleted en tirely by the severe drain of the last two weeks and nowhere except In the yards of the railroads where coal Is hoarded by the thousands of tons could be had even a glimpse of the mineral. Accepts New Portfolio. New York, May 30.—1 tis asserted that Senor Assis-Brazil, the Brazilian minister at Washington, has accepted tlx portfolio of minister of foreign af fair;; ir. the coming administration of Rodriguez Aloes, cables the Rio Janei ro correspondent of The Herald. Pres ident Campos-Salles has sent to the French consul 1,000 francs for the re lief of the MaCnique sufferers. Within a Mile of Crater. Fort de France. Martinique, May 20. —Noon, —The crater of Mont Pelee has been approached within 1 mile. This feat was accomplished Tuesday after noon by George J. Kavanagh, an unat tached newspaper man, who accompa nied Professor Robert T. Hill, the United States government geologist, on his expedition. Agreement Has Peru's Approval. New-*York, May 30.—Public opin ion in Peru approves the agreement between Argentine and Chili, accord ing to a Herald dispatch from Lima. Newspapers here say that if Chili, with inspiration of reason and Justice, seeks an agreement with Peru she will find the latter country well disposed to a settlement of pending questions. During excavations near Choslea the TUins of an ancient church were dis covered. Images in the ruins were found, and the pedestals bore the arms of Charles 111 of Spain. TO LAUNCH NEW MAGAZINE. Will Be Devoted to Stories of the Gulf States. Montgomery. Ala , May 20. —As an outcome of the establishment of a de partment of history in Alabama and Mississippi and the consequent inter est in historiqpl subjects the Gulf ■Spates’ Historical Magazine is to he launched in this city on July 1. Thomas M. Owens, diivetar of the history department of the Alabama state government, is to be the editor, with Joel C. Dub ~;-, now of Birming ham, as associate editor and business manager. The magazine is to consist of about 100 pages, is to be printed on a line quality ot paper, contain historical il lustrations and be issued bi-monthly. It is to bo devoted to the history lit erature and antiquities of tho gulf states and those states which lie next to them geographically and historical ly. HIGDON ACAIN MADE COLONEL. Reinstated by Governor To Command Third Regiment. Birmingham, Ala., May 30- The re instatement of Colonel Higdon by the governor to tin* command of the Third Alabama regiment meets with univer sal approval here, where lie has lived so long. Colonel Higdon has been connected with the regiment continuously lor 15 years, commencing as a private and rising in regular order of promotion to the rank of colonel It is now thought that the old Spanlsh-Atnerican war trouble is at rest forever; that the new officers will, he loyal to (he colonel, and the regi ment will nin take first rank in effi ciency in tlx*-state's service. Colliery Imports Nonunion Men. Haz; lton. Pa . Ala;, 30. Eleven non union men brought here last night from Philadelphia worn put to work today at the Cranberry eullit r.v of A. Pardee & Cos t. til! the places of strik ing firemen and pnmn runners. This is the first, importation of non-union men into the district, b was learned today on. what app- red to be reliable authority that if necessary the coal companies will next week arrange for an ipiurc.banro of enginery*, firemen’ and pumpmen, who have signified their willingness to remain at work, but not in their own districts. Drowned !n Abandoned Quarry. Bessemer, Ala.. May 30.—James Bai ley. aged about 17 years, was drown cl • -ai I- re while in swimming with a party of friends. This is not the first tragedy in connection with the old quarry. Deep at all points and fed by springs, the place has gnat attractions for hoys and young men. who find it an ideal swimming pool. While swim ming young Bailey was seized with a cramp and sank to the bottom. He was the son of William IPiih-y, who is employed as engim-ia ut the pipe works near Bessemer. Back from Dark Continent. New Decatur. Ala., May 30.- Miss Ella Gwcneuiiyke has returned from an 18 months' absence as a mission ary in Sierra Leone, Airica. This is Alisa Gwt-ncudykcsecond trip to the dark continent, she having pre viously spent two years there some years ago. She brought home with her a black parrot, which is said to be the only one of Its kind in the United States. At her home here she lias the finest and most extensive col lection of African curios to be found in this country. Coal Companies Anticipate Trouble. PottsviHe. Pa., May 30. —The coal companies in this section are gather ing special policemen to protect their -property, and in the event of a conflict on Monday they will haw a large body of men in the field, it is known that a strike of the pumpmen, engineers and firemen is inevitable. Strike leaders are protesting against the action as un necessary. They say there will be no violence upon the part of the strikers unless they an; forced to protect them selves. ■—■■■*• r Wife Wounds Her Husband. Par- soft:,ci Fbi May 30. In a do mes! b- difficulty which occurred herd John f'l'iJi i’g iIW-hant of this to rn, was shot in ihe neck by Mrs. Con S-.-y. V- wife, and it is believ ed that the wound is fatal. Mrs. Con iejr claims urll-dcb uac- as her justifi cation. and has gone to Sumterville to deliver herself to the authorities. Rocbatr' f-au Party Entertained. New Yotk May 3d.--The members of the li< - hambeau party went today to Widt.eTs'. Reid's dimmer home at Rhine-book, v* they were entertain ed at lun>-!' •<,:•.* This evening the Six ty-ninth t'( .-Imeirt will escort the mem , hers of IS;- mist on to I). Imonlco’s, where a dinner will he iv n them by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. At midnight the party will leave for New port BRUNSWICK, GA., SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 31, 1902. BOATS NOW FIGHTING INJUNCTION FILED TO PROHIBIT THE EG MONT LANDING AT ST. SIMON. An injunction has been filed in the superior court by the Brunswick and Florida Steamboat Company again l the steamer Egmont. praying that .the boat be, prohibited front landing at: St. Simon pier. The injunction aksed for a tem porary restraining order. Judge Dm net. refused to grant it, but issued a rule nisi for the owners of the Eg niont to appear and show cause why same should not be granted. IThe Brunswick & Florida Stioam- Loat Company claim that the wharf at St. Simon is owned by them, and that the Egmont has no right what ever to land there. On the other hand, tin- owners'W the Egmont claim that the wharf at the pier Is a public landing, and that, under the laws, they have the privi lege of landing there. The case will be heard before Judge liennet on the abovCTtht >. It, (ho meatime, the Egmont will con tinuue to land at the pier. Tiie plaintiffs are represented In- Col. Vi". E. Kay, and tli ■ defendant by Messrs. Whitfield and Dart. COMES HOME AFTER 30 YEARS. Allison Black Received By His Wife and Child. Charlotte, N. May 30.- After an absence of 30 odd years an old war Allison Black, has returned to his home in Yorkville lieiglibo.ffiood and has been received by Its wife and child, the latter now grown to man hood's estate. About 30 years ago Mr. Black left, home and soon all news from him ceased and he was finally given up. However, after the lapse of years some one living in lor near Kilo Alodotuin, N. C.. got Itiformation that Mr. Black was living in the eastern part of North Carolina. The grown son of Mr. Black took ns the clew and investigated, with tin result that the old man was found in North Carolina. He had spent some time in the Soldiers’ home in ltab igh. L. C. Now he lias gone hack home to pass his declining years. Mr. Black is now over 70 years of age. No explanation of the strange event Is given out. Mr. Black has been at home about 12 days. British Cabinet In Special Session. London, May 30. —The British cab inet was especially summoned last iiiglif and sat for a littie over an nour, It is generally accepted, however, this morning that the session, though brief, sufficed to put the final touches on (lie agreement which will terminate the war. The colonial secretary, Joseph Chamberlain, was sufficiently recover ed from his indisposition to attend what is already designated as “the peace” cabinet. Russian Famine Grows Worse. St. Petersburg, May B.—Correspond, once of the Associated Press. —The sit uation of the famine stricken peasants continues to grow worse. In 241 vil lages of the Minhellnsk district, gov ernment of Cufa, 6,815 cases of scurvy wore officially recorded on April 11, as compared with 2,723 cases reported on March 14. This is only a sample of existing conditions in other famine districts. Jameson Will Return to Africa. New York, May 30. —Dr. Jameson will return to South Africa in a fort night to remain two years, says a Tribune dispatch from London. He takes a hopeful view of the future of the country. Increased Capital Stock. Birmingham, Ala., May 30—The Mil- Tier & Ket-tig Hardware company to day filed declarations increasing their capital stock from $150,000 to $500,- 000. This is one of the largest hard ware and machinery concerns in the state. Snow In Adirondacks. Malone, N. Y„ May 30.—Snow fell last night throughout the northern part of the Adirondacks. The mercury here dropped to 33. To Blacklist Bucketshops. New York. May 30.—8 y the adoption of an amendment to the by-laws the New York Cotton Exchange has defi nitely decided to blacklist bucketshops. The amendment excludes from mem bership in the exchange any person or firm who conducts a bucketshop business or any representative of the lame. A RAISE IN THEIR PAY GEORGIA POSTMASTERS GET A RAISE—BRUNSWICK AMONG THE NUMBER. Washington, May 30. —Under the an nual readjustment of presidential Imasters' salaries the following in eren ;es in G orpin were announced today: Albany, from $2,200 to $2,300. Atlanta, from $3,800 to $3,900. Brunswick, from $2,400 to $2,500. Columbus, from $2,800 to $2,900. Dawson, from SI,OOO to $1,700. Eatc.nton. from $1,300 to $1,400, Elheiton, from $1,600-to $1,700. Forsyth, from SI,OOO to- $1,500. Gridin, from $1,900 to $2,000. Athens, from $2,500 to $2,600. Bainbride, from $1,700 to SI,BOO. Cedartown. from $1,600 to $1,700. Cutiibcrt, from $1,500 to $1,600 Dublin, from $1,900 to $2,000. Eaionton. from $1,300 tto $1,400. Filz.erald, from $1,600 to $1,700. Gainesville, from $1,900 tp $2,00. Jackson, from $1,300 to $1,400. CORPUS CHRISTI DAY. It Is Observed With Unusually Elabo rate Ceremonies at Vienna. Vienna, May ;;n. -Corpus Christ! day was ccdelu-atod today with the custom nry ma;.-nificent ecclesiastical ceremo ny, Emperor Francis Joseph, the arch dukes, the principal officers of state and the municipal authorities were present at high mass in the cathedral at 7 o’clock in llx morning. Subse quently the whole hod; paraded the principal streets, headed by the clergy and banners of every parish in the cily. The emperor walked, bareheaded, carrying a lighted candle, behind the host. A largo party of Americans, includ ing Robert S. McCormick, the United that' - ambassador; Chancellor' Hale. the secretary of the embassy; Captain Floy W. Harris, the military attache, ami Judge Frederick W. Hells, of New dork, viewed the pageant from the windows of the United States consul ate. GUILTY OF GRAND LARCENY. Chicago Man Charged With Stealing $40,000 from Mother-in-Law. Chicago, May 30 A judy in Judge Breutano's court today returned a ver dict finding G- orge d’Essauer guilty of grand far -ay He was charged with stealing $40,000 belonging to Mrs. Har vey, his mother-in-law. The jury found that he wo: guilty of ltil ing $15,000. D’Essauor, according to the testimo ny, got, the money from Mrs. Harvey by fraudulently reporting that lie would invest it. Instead it. was al leged he spent much of it in traveling in Europe and America in pursuit of an actress. It was alleged that In planned to “star” the actress, but the plan fell through. Tragedy In New York Flat. New York, May 30. —Policemen, at tracted by the shouts of alarmed real dents in an apartment building at 50 Second avenue early today, broke tlx: door of one of the flats and found J. S. Keldaln, a dealer In cigarettes, lying on the floor with his skull crushed. In an adjoining room was N. Cara man, a tobocco merchant, shot through the head. The police believe he at tempt'd to kill Keldaln and then shot himself. Both will die, the doctors say. Not Guilty of His Mother's Murder. New York, May 30.—1 t was announc ed at the district attorney's office to day that the grand jury, which has been investigating the murder of Mrs. Xoelp'Aat. Christopher and Hudson streets in February, has dismissed the ease against Jrrftn Voelpel, the wom an's 17-year-old son, who was arrested after the crime. The hoy probably will be released. He has been in the Tombs since March 12. Escaped Convict Caught. New York, May- 30.—Louis Aber nathy, alias Bud Abernathy, an es caped convict from the Mecklenburg county prison, in North Carolina, has been captured in White Plains. His arrest followed an attempt to stab an Italian. Abernathy was serving a long sentence for burglary when he es caped. Fears for Schooner’s Safety. Victoria, B. C., May 30.—1 tis feared the sealing schooner Hatzlc, only ves sel of the ..oast fleet which has not re turned to port, has been Inst. She has never been seen since starting on her spring ertfise on Friday. Feb. 15. She is believed to have been Just la the big storm of February, -. > , INTERSTATE COMMERCE SUITS. For AllegecßPooling Six Southern Rail ways Have Been indicted. Memphis, May 30. —The prosecution of common carriers under section 5 of the Interstate commerce acts as amended has begun here with indict ments against six railroads, ns follows: Illinois Central Railway company, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany. the 'Frisco (K. n ., M. and B.), Southern Railway company and Nash ville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Rail way company. The indictments were returned against these railroads and their offi cials because the government contends that the declaration by each road is in fqc-t a pool among them to divide on a pro rata basis the cotton out of Memphis and to maintain rates. This agreement was known among the rail roads as a "declaration.” The government called it a pool aud the evidence of It is alleged to have been so strong that the grand jury re turned the indictment. United Slates District. Attorney Ran dolph and J. T. Marckand, special at torney of the interstate commerce com mission, are conducting the suits foj the government! THE LATE FORD TRAGEDY. Story Hitherto Unpublished Regarding Cause of Unfortunate Shooting. New York, May 30. —In connection with the Ford tragedy, which occurred recently in this city, a story hitherto unpublished is in circulation regarding the cause of the shooting which cost the lives of the author, Paul Leicester Eord, and his brother, Malcolm, the famous athlete. It is to the effect that Malcolm, who was not provided lor In his father’s will, notified Paul a week before the shooting that, lie must Jjavo .$26,0(10' which he claimed was his tfte because ho signed a waiver permitting the pro bating of the will, lie is said to haye declared he needed the money badly ami to have become much incensed when Paul replied that ho did not have the sum on hand, adding that he should consult other members of the family. Malcolm is said to have re pliefi, that o,oe of *Ua. litrit'3 bad kept the agreement, but that he would not consult the others, and departed with the declaration that he would re turn a we,-It hence for the money, fail ing to receive which he should resort to desperate measures. SAG AST A AND . REMIERSHIP. His Early Retirement From Office Again Being Discussed. Madrid. -May 30. —The possibility of the early retirement of Senor Sagasta from the premiership is again being discussed in connection with the differ- Slices regarding the meeting of the, cortes. The pr< rid cut of the senate, Senor Montcro Rios, considers that as no de cree proroguing the session lias been Issued the law requires the reassem bling of parliament,.and he has decid ed to summon the senate to meet on June 2. Senor Sagasta is opposed to convok ing tlie cortes and will appeal to the king, who, it is said, will not sign the prorogation decree without consulta tion with other political leaders. It is held in some, quarters that such action on the part of his majesty will render Senor Sagustu's position untenable. Plaza Congratulates Palma. New York, May 30. {’resident Plaza has sent this cablegram to President Estrada Palma, cables the Guayaquil, Ecuador, roi respondent of The Herald: “In the name of the people and gov ernment of Ecuador 1 salute you and sincerely f* -1 rejoiced at the advent of the Cuban republic.” To this Pres ident Palma replied: “l cordially ap preciate your congratulations and wish you and the people of the repub lic of Ecuador all happiness and pros perity." Tests of Creamery Butter. Chicago, May 30.—The first exhaus tive test ever made of creamery but ter taken from all parts of the United States was finished in Chicago last niglil: by examiners appointed by the department of agriculture and the Na tional Creamery Butter Makers' asso ciation. Samples of butter from 600 buttermakers’, representng 19 states, were examined and similar tests will be made from now until October, when a report will be submitted. Refused to Make an Award. St. Louis, May 30: —The grounds and building committee of the Louisiana Purchase exposition, after examining the bids on the construction of the Palace of Liberal Arts, refused to make an award, the figures all being In excess of the estimate of the $600,- 000 by tlie department of works. The committee will order the plans return ed to the architects for extensive re vision, in order to bring the cost of the building within the allowance. PRICE FIVE CENTS. DOVE OF PEACE IS HOW HOVERING NEAR f FULL PEACE SETTLEMENT IS EX PECTED BY NEXT MONDAY— BALFOUR MAKES A LENGTHY STATEMENT. '■ -h HOWEVER, THERE IS STILL CON SIDERABLE SKIRMISHING BE TWEEN BRITISH AND THE BOERS. London, May 30.—The government leader, A. J. Balfour, announced in the house of commons today that he hoped to be able on Monday next to announce the result of the peace negotatlons iu" South Africa. Mr. Balfour added: "1 cannot, however, be absolutely certain of being in a position to do so, and until the statement can be made I do not think it expedient to take up the budget.” The government leader also added: “A recent phrase, ‘hung in the bal ance,’ has been absurdly misinterpret ed as referring to divisions in the cab inet on the subject of the budget. That is not a fact, and the only point is whether the house cah properly be ask ed to discus the budget unttl we know* precisely where they stand in regartf? to the negotiations.” In spite of Mr. Balfour’s pretended uncertainty; .there is no dolibt what ever in the house of common# or else where that a .full peace settlement will be announced Monday next. '/• The capture of Commandant Malau announced from Middlulmrg, Cape Col ony, last night renews attention to tlie activity of the rebellion in Cape-Colo ny. Commandant Malau. became the. chief RiKjr'eommrhtler bi Cape after Commandant Wmzniger’s cap ture. Malan, who was moftally wound ed when captured by Major Collett’s mounted troops, was among the irre conelliables who refused to send dele gates to the peace conference at Ve reenging, Transvaal. According to the latest uncensored report from Cape Town the Boers are still In constant occupation of at least 22 different localities in Cape Colony, having more than a score of bands of raiders, mounted and armed and of sufficient mobility to defy successful pursuit, although the British have of ten swept and “cleared” every mile of the Colony’s territory. A corre spondent reports that the invasion is more actively aggressive than ever ami the rebellion is more rampant. The campaign against the roving Boer commandoes in Cape Colony, which has been in active progress for 16 months, has achieved nothing be yond keeping them moving. V “Any occasional success,” the corre spondent adds, "obtained by the seven teen British columns operating in Cape Colony, is more the result of tuck than of their tactics, and these unpala table facta will continue as long as so few columns co-operate in the hasting. The adequacy of the supply of troops Is at the root of the unsatis factory operations.” WOMAN BRUTALLY ASSAULTED, Village In Indiana Excited Over Crime of Unknown Man, La Porte. Tnd.. May 3li.—lntense ex citement prevails in the locality of Lake of the Woods, a small village iu Marshall county, over the brutal as sault of Mrs. Peter Vetlock by an un known man. The woman is lying ab the point of death and her assailant is at large. S^;.- Mrs. V<flock was attempting to drive some geese through a gate,, when a man stepped into the gateway. Tho woman told him to get out of the way, but instead of doing so he picked up a hoard and struck her over the head, then beat he into unconsciousness and fractured her situfi, SESSION OF THE SENATE. Conference on the River and Harbor Bill Were Agreed To. Washington. May 30.—The senate convened tl o'clock today In order that sufficient time might be afforded for the discussion of tho Philippine u.al. A joint resolution was reported and passed authorizing the secretary of war to deliver to the governor of New Jersey such captured bronze Can' non not exceeding 15,000 pounds in weight as might be necessary for the construction of an equestrian statue of the late Major General Sewell. The conference on tlie river and harbor bill was agreed to.