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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1; NUMBER 225. JUDGE BENNET WILL RESIGN JULY FIRST RESIGNATION FORWARDED — ♦ — HE ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT rr HAD BEEN SENT TO THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE EF FECT ON JULY FIRST. MEMBERS OF BRUNSWICK BAR MET YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND SHORT ADDRESSES WERE MADE—WILL GIVE A BANQUET. Judge Joseph W. Bonnot tendered his resignation yesterday to Governor Gaudier as judge of tile superior court m the Brunswick judicial circuit to take effect July 1. His resignation at tills, time was unexpected as it came in the nature ot a shock not only to the members' of the bar and t'ne legal circles gen erally, but to the very closest friends of the distigulshed jurist. It was known, of course, that Judge Bonnot would retire from the bench on July first, but that lie contemplated taking such a step at this time was mil dreamed of by the people general- Immediately following the day's aes ;!°U of the superior court yesterday and ill accordance with Judge Ben nest request, the members of the bar assembled at the court house and were informed by the judge of the fact ' mil he was about to mail his resig nation to Governor Candler. Trie an bouncement came like a thunderbolt. I ruin a clear sky and occasioned con sternation, surprise and regret among the lawyers, who, for the past three ycai i and a half have practiced law before Judge Bonnet. They were be wildered. shocked and it took several minutes for them to realize that they were fare to face with the stern fuel,- in Hie case. Alter a pause of several minutes. Judge Courtland Synimes, a former law partner and close friend of Judge Bennet. arose an, in beautiful thought, expressed profound regret on the part of the Brunswick bar at. the step that duty had impelled Judge Beinu-t to take. He paid a glowing tribute to Judge Bennet, nut only as a jurist and a learned counsellor, but as a man. and grew eloquent and por traying the friendship and esteem in whicn he held the gifted jurist. Messers, Silencer H. Atkinson, Boll ing \S hit field. It. I). Meador, A. u. Gale, a, L. Franklin, U. K. Dart and other members of the bar followed, ami each of them took occasion to toss a iioquet at the magnificient rec ord Judge Bennet has made during bis service as judgp. Judge Bennet here took occasion to return thanks for the kindly senti ment so generously expressed and sai.i that ho regretted tnat it became necessary for him to disolve the ties which has existed between judge and lawyer, but certain conditions made the stop inevitable and he*in diilged the hope that the cordiality ex ist ing in the present situation would be intensified when he returned to pri vate citizenship. Later in the afternoon a meeting of Hie Brunswick bar association was belli at. which Col. W. E. Kayi acted as chairman and Coi. D. W. Krauts secretary. A special committee, con sisting of Messers. W. E. Kay. It. 1). '.Meador, C. Svmines, I). W. Krauss, A. L. Franklin and S. C. Atkinson were appointed to draft suitable res olutions on Judge Bonnet's resigna tion and to arrange for a banquet to be given at the Oglethorpe hotel com plimentary to Judge Bennet, at which me various members of the bars of the Brunswick circuit will be invited. This committee is to report at another meeting of the association which is to be held at 5 o’clock this( afternoon. In this conection it may be of in terest to say that yesterday's session sp far as Brunswick and Glynn coun ty are concerned practically conclud ed Judge Bonnet's service as presid ing officer of Glyjnn superior court, as the court has recesspd until July 8. and in the meantime anew judge is to be appointed. It can be truly said that no public official has ever occasioned more deep and ernest regret than lias been the ease in this instance, and The News, in common with ;t!l Brunswick, wishes Judge Bennet God speed in whatever path of service the future may call oim. SMALL FIRE YESTERDAY. Residence Occupied By Mrs. Lou Wheeier Partly Burned. An alarm of fire was sounded yes terdayS afternoon Sjhortlv after 2 o’clock fv6m box 17. The department responded promptly and located the blaze-in the house occupied by Mrs. Lou Wheeler on A street. The flames had gained considerable headway before the arrival of the de partment. lmt t,hey< were soon cluck ed and the damage only amounted to about SBO. which was covered hy in surance. The house was owned by I). L. Keller. WHI M ILL!) OUT FOR JUDGESHIP WILL BE APPLICANT FOR UNEX PIRED TERM PROVIDED JUDCE PARKER IS NOT. Judge Bolling Whitfield, of this city, will lie a candidate for the ad interim term of judge of the superior court of the Brunswick circuit., vice Judge J. \V Bennet. resigned—that, is unless Judge Thomas A. Parker, of Baxh v, the newly eb cte.l judge of the circuit, should become an applicant for the term Judge Whitfield was seen In a rep resentative of The News yesterday, and, in reply to a question on the sub ject, said: “1 have an ambition to serve in the capacity of judge, lint do noi care to oppose Judge Barker, should'he ap ply for the short term, i have just, wired Judge Barker that I would icjK Governor Candler to appoint me for the unexpirod term of Judge Rennet, unless he. too, was an applicant for t.n is Lon "In the event Judge Barker wishes to serve out. the unexpirod term of Judge Rennet I shall not ask for the appointment, otherwise I shall do so and I am persuaded to the fact that i will have no opposition from any other attorney in the circuit.” Judge Whitfield was seen at 10 o’clock last night, and, up to that time, had not heard from Judge Bar ker, In consequence of which the uni.* deduction that can In- made is lh,t Judge Whitfield will lie in Ihc rare unless Judge Barber wishes to serve the remaining six months of Judge Rennet’s unexpired term. TOOK RECESS LiM 111 JULY 7 NO BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN SUPERIOR COURT ON ACCOUNT ILLNESS OF JUDGE PARKER. The Glynn superior court met yes terday morning, but on account of the sudden illness of Judge Bant E. Sea brook, of the Atlantic circuit., no bus hier i was transacted and Judge Ren net announced an adjournmet until July 7. The grand jury also adjourn ed until that date. Judge Seabrook was to preside iri a number of cases in which Judge Ren net. was disqualified and arrived in the city Monday night, hut was taken suddenly ill yesterday morning, and was unable to attend court. He was given medical attention in his room at the Oglethorpe during the day and was reported improved last night. He will leave for his home this morning. KING EDWMRI3*Tf W g l iPrrER. Abie to Travel in Motor Car, But Will Not Go to As“ot Today. London, June 17. —King Edwaard. who was attacked yesterday hy lum bago, following a chili contracted whie reviewing the troops at Aider shot, passed a good night, and is much better. The King and Queen left Aldershot at 4:15 this afternoon for Windsor in a motor car. The King showed little traee of nis illness. Their majesties arrived at Windsod at G p. in. King Edward bore the journey to Windsor well, hut it hag; been de cided that he will not go to Ascot tomorrow. BRUNSWICK, GA.. WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 18, 1902. B & B, OFFICIALS MEET THE 1 SOME IMPORTANT BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED BY DIREC TORS AND STOCKHOLDERS. President Hyde Reached the City Last Night to Be Present at The Meeting Today. The stockholders of the Brunswick A- Birmingham Railroad Company will hold a special meeting at the offi ces of the company in this city today. This meeting is regarded with co siderablo interest on the part of Brunswick, from the fact that if lias been given to understand that the policy outlined at today’s meeting, would, in a measure, give some idea of the intention of the company as to progress. Among other things the meeting to day will handle the question of in creased capital stock and of payments for the old owners of the Offerman & Western railroad for the recent pur chase made by the Brunswick & Bir mingham people. It is also understood that the dL roctorate will today discuss the ques tion of terminal facilities at Bruns wick. connecting linos apportionment and, in fact, will, in a measure, map out the policy of the company: as re gards the future extension of its line. President Hyde reached the city last night and an effort was made to see him hut failed. However, in this connection, it is understod that Mr. Hyde is in perfect accord with any movement on the part of the directors looking to the betterment of the line. Today’s meeting, it is safe to say, will lie of considerable interest to the Brunswick & Birmingham railroad ::t general and the citizens of Bruns wick in particular. TROOPS REMAIN AT PAWTUCKET Ten Prominent Citizens to Decide . . When They Shall Withdraw. Pawtucket, It. 1., Juno 17. When in the opinion of ten prominent clli zens including Mayor Fitzgerald and Chief of Police Rice, tranquility lias been restored in place of moll rule. Hie militia ordered here in connec tion with tlie street car strike, will lie withdrawn. This conclusion was reached at a meeting between the Governor, Gen. Latter and fifty bus iness men at the state armory today. With the exception of three cast's of slotie throwing, the day was quiet. Cars were operated on all local lines in this city during the day. and in Central Falls, us usual, but were with drawn tonight. THREE PER CENT. TOO HIGH. Too Much to Pay For Money For Teachers, Says Governor. Atlanta, June 17. Gov. Candler finds that three per cent, is the low est rale at which he can now borrow money for the purpose of making the balance of t’ne second month’s pay ment to the teachers. He says he can get all he wants at that figure, lmt he still thinka that is too high and has reached no definite conclu sion as to what he will do in the mat ter. He said the Citizens Bank of Savannah wanted to charge him four and a half per cent., hut that was out of the question. He said some years ago when he wanted to borrow money the Citizens Bank criticised him for going to New York for money and now it wants more interest than anybody else. Capt. Clark to Be Rear Admiral. Washington. Jutin 17.—The Pres ident today sent the following nom inations to the Senate: Capt. Char les E. Clark to he advanced seven numbers in rank and to be a rear ad miral in the navy; Joseph E. Brofitt. of West’Virginia, consul at Pretoria, South Africa. The Industrial College. Athens, Ga., June 17. —The commis sion of the Georgia State Industrial College at Savannan held an ad journed meeting in Athens tonight. Those present were Honj P. W. Mel drim, president. Jordan F. Brooks, secretary and treasurer, B. J. Kline, Hammond, George T. Murrell and W. B. Hill. The entire faculty of the in stitution was re-elected and consider jabie routine business transacted. KM, BENNET AND CONKERS ■ THAT IS THE STYLE OF A NEW LAW FIRM WHICH HAS BEEN FORMED IN BRUNSWICK. Will Go Together On July First And Will Be .One of the Strongest Law Firms in Georgia. t'tirprises in the legal circles seem ed IW lie tlie order of the day in Brunswick yesterday and l'olowing closely upon the resignation of Judge Bennet came the aiinoiieement of the formation of the new law firm of Kay, Bonnet & Conyers. A News reporter saw Coi. Kay am) in answer to the inquiry] he admitted that such a firm had been organized and that the formation would go Into effect on July Ist. Tne new firm will he composed of Col. W. K. Kay, Judge J. W. Bennet and Col. C. li. Conyers and il will cn.-.ily rank among the strongest legal combinations in the state of Georgia, t'el. Kay. tlie senior member of the now aggregation, easily takes, rank as one of the ablest lawyers in this sec tion ol the state, lie was tlie former law partner of Col C. I’. Goodyear, and has one of the most lucrative cli eiitelsi in tlie city, and is a genial and clever gentleman personally. Judge Bennet needs no introduction to the people of Brunswick. He was formcly a partner of Congressman Brantley, but that copartnership dis solved seme four years ago when Judge Ibnnrt was elected judge of tlie circuit. In the latter capacity he lias made a splendid record'and one thoroughly well sustained. Col. C. R. Conyers. Hie junior mem ber of the firm. Is a young lawyer of iaa.ke.l ability., has for several years bo'-n associated with Col. Kay and his elevation to a place in the firm will tie a source of qatbifaction to his many friends in tais city and in other set I ions of the Male. The News wishes the new law firm of Kay. Rennet & Conyers an abun dance of success. L!! ill LOCAL NEWS NOTES. Manager Jacobi returned to Cumber land yesterday. Judge Spencer It. Atkinson return ed to Atlanta last night, VV. M. Wiggins was In tlie city yes terday from Waynesville. Quite a number of Briinswickians will go to Atanta on the cheap ex euarsion next Monday. Solicitor General Bennett, of Way eroK, was in the city yesterday, to the delight of his Brunswick friends. The Brunswick delegates who at tended the League convention in Amcricus last week returned to the city yesterday Tlie general committee on the Audi torium building will please meet at the office of D. W. Krauss at ('.: BO p. in. today. Important. The picnic of the Bethel Sunday school will occur at Frederica Thurst day, next. The party will leave on* the steamer Tfossle and a rate of 25 cents for the round trip has been fixed. Picnic Friday. Th Methodist Sunday School will have their annual picnic Friday) at St. Simon. All members of the school and also the church are cordially in vited to take the trip. HELD A CALLED MEETING. C.ty Councii Was in Session Yester day Afternoon. Brunswick, Ga., June 17, 1902. Present: Hon. N. Emanuel, mayor; Aldermen Franklin. Newman du Big non. McGarvey, Kaiser and Cook. Absent: Aldermen Calhoun and Tay lor. The mayor stated the object of the • all. Attorney W. E. Kay and Special Auditor Joseph, of the S. F. & W. R. H., appeared before council with a view of adjusting the return of said railroad, if possible, before final action by the Comptroler General. A motion prevaiod, that the subject be referred to a committee of three members of council appointed hy the mayor, to gether with the city assessors and WILL APPEAL TO THE RAILROAD COMMISSION report at next meeting of council. The mayor named as the committee Aider men du Rignott, Kaiser and Newman. Council went into executive session and on resuming adjourned. N. D. RUSSELL, Clerk of Council. Picnic to Cumberland. Essie Dietz Rebekah lodge will give an excursion and basket picnic at Cumberland Wednesday, June 25. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Tickets will be sold at t.ne extremely low rate of 50 cents for round trip. Children from five to twelve 35 cents. The Cumberland car line will make a rate of 25 cents round trip from pier to beach for those who care to go on to the beach and hotel. Boat leaves Brunswick at 8: SO a. m.. returning leave Cumber land at 4:30 p. m. A good time is assured ail \ylin attend. PROF. SIOCkBRIDGE TO INSPECT HOPEION WILL VISIT THE WELL KNOWN GLYNN COUNTY PLANTATION TODAY WITH OWNERS. Prof. H. E. Stoekrldge, of the Flor uit Experiment Station, reached the city last night and this morning will visit the Hopeton plantation, recent ly purchased by, Mr. Dean and his as sociates, and will remain there for several da,vis for the purpose of close ly inspecting the land with a view of submitting an opinion as to whether il will yield rice ill sufficient quat; titles to warant the new purchaser in entering largely in the cultivation of this commodity. Prof. Stockridge is an authority on such subjects, and 'nis opinion in this ■ ase will he observed with general interest, since it will involve an in dustry in whch our people are deeply interested. EXCURSION TONIGHT. Marine Band and Their Friends Will Go to St. Simon. The excursion of the Marine hand to St, Simon will occur tonight, and, it is expected that a large crowd will go over to the island for a night’s out' ing. The steamer Emmeline will leave from the foot of Mansfield street promptly at 8 o'clock, arriving at the pier about nine o’clock. The band will furnish the music lor the dancing at the pavillion. From all indications the affair promises to be an unusually pleasant one and it is s(afe to say that a large erod will go down. HALL IE AIM LEAVES 10DAY WILL CROSS BATS WITH THE SAVANNAH CLUB THIS AFTEROON. The Brunswick baseball club will leave this morning over the Southern for Savanna'n, where they will cross lialj with the club of that city tnisi afternoon. The Brunswick boys have been practicing hard for the game and they go with evey Hope of coming out vic torious, although they expect to meet a strong team in the Savannah aggre gation. The club will also play a match game in Jesup this morning. Tney will have to lay over at that plate two hours en route to Savannah and have arranged for a game with the ball team there for a game this morn ing. Quite a number of rooters will ac company the team and they ail ex pect to see a very interesting and exciting game. The club will return home in the morning. Won the Ball Game. The colored baseball dull of this city defeated the club of Jacksonville, yesterday hy a score of 9 to 5. The* game was played in Jacksonville. The Brunswick negroes boast of having the best colored club in the south, and the managers announce that they are ready ami willing to play any club in this section The team has not been defeated tais jtear. PRICE FIVE CENTS. TROUBLE WITH TWO ROADS CLAIMED BY SHIPPERS AND MAN UFACTURERS THAT PLANT SYSTEM AND SOUTHERN HAVE RAISED CERTAIN RATES. DO NOT THINK THE ROADS HAVE RIGHT TO DO SO AND CASE WILL BE HEARD BEFORE COM MISSION ON JUNE 27. It is quite likely that commercial Brunswick will flngre conspicuously before the railroad commission of Georgia in Atlanta on June 27 It seems that very recently both the Southern Railway and the Plant Sys tem have enacted new regulations as regards switching charges at Bruns wick. whereby shippers are compelled to pay $5 per car for loaded material, side-tracked or switched by tue trans portation companies. To this rule the wholesale dealers and manufacturers of Brunswick have taken exceptions and will ask the railroad commission of the state to investigate the matter and spy whether or not the railroads have the arbitrary power of fixing these charges. it is pointed out that the operation of this new rule works a hardship on the manufacturing interests; of Bruns wick as the old charge of $2 per car made ample provision for these trans fer charges and it seems rather be yond reason tnat the shippers shoitM pay $?, in excess of this charge for the additional service rendered along switching linca. The merchandise brokers of Bruns# wick, a number of wholesale dealers and others who are effected by this law have been summoned to appear before the railroad commission on June 27 to give testimony on tue sub ject. Judge Spencer R. Atkinson, chair man of the railroad commission, was questioned on tills subject yesterday and said that the matter would he fully investigated at the meeting on June 27. and that he was of the opin ion that tne contention of the Bruns wick dealers would receive proper at tention at tlie hands of the commis sion Lemly to Be Retired Soon. Washington. June 17. —The report of the naval retiring hoard which ex amined Capt. Lemly, the judge advo cate general, was today placed in the hands of tne President by Secretary Moody. The board condems Capt. Lemly physically, and he will go or. the retired list soon. He is at present in Salem, N. C, where his sister dkd half on hour if ■ r his arriva. la-t Saturday. He is to be continued In the office of judge advocate general, notwithstanding his retirement, by designation of the Secretary under what is known as the Chandler law, until some permanent policy has been defined as to his office. HANNA NOT A CANDIDATE. He So Insists, to a Friend and Pro moter at Florence, Ala. Florence, Ala, June 17.—Senator M. A. Hanna, of Ohio, in reply to a suggestion from Col. Cutter Smith of this city, that he become a candi date for President In 1904, lias wrlt tten Col. Smith as; follows: “I appreciate sincerely the friend ship which prompts the high compli ment paid me in your suggestion, f am grateful for such confidence, but must Insist! that J am nor to be con sidered in any sense a candidate for the nomination for President in 1904.” Lavfc From Mont Peiee. Macon, Ga, June 17. —Conductor Ed. Sims of the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad was exhibiting today a piece of lava found at the base of Mt. Pelee. It was given to him by| a passenger on his train. Tne passen ger claiming to have found ft In the ruins around the base of the moun tain. : 2