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THE BRUNSWICK NEWS. VOLUME 1, NUMBER 299. MANY CASES 111 POLICE COURT ■—-♦ ACTING MAYOR FRANKLIN HAD THIRTEEN OFFENDERS TO TRY YESTERDAY. NEGRO WAS FINED SIOO He Was From St. Simon and Was Ar raigned on Charge of Being Drunk and Resisting an Officer. Chairman of Council Frank.in held an unusually interesting session of tuo municipal court yesterday morn ing, and altogether thirteen cases were trie ~ and of the number only one was discharged. The most Interesting case was that of Lake Mills, a desperado from St. Simon. Mills came over to the city Tuesday to celebrate just a little. He got several drinks of that "mean whisky” and then entertained the idea that he owned St. Simon, Brunswick and everything in sight, and proceed ed to demonstrate his authority by trying to chase everybody off the streets. When the officer arrived, .Mills said lie owned the town itnd that lie did not intend to go to Jail. He fought the officer and it took two or three people to carry him to the guard house. He was arraigned yes t> relay on two charges, that of drunk an.d disorderly and resisting an otti cor, and a line of SSO or sixty days was imposed upon him for both of fenses, He is now occupying a cell in the jail. M. L. White and Joe Bacon were both charged with snooting pistols In the city limits. Bacon was fined s(i or twenty days on foe streets and White $1 or fifteen days. Leila Coady, IJenrietta Fleming, Will Brown, Ton/ Dugan, John Ed wards and T. G. Bolding all had on tlieir fighting clothes a few nights ago and. endeavored to see who was champion of the aggregate. They were all up and convicted and fined as follows: I.ella Coaly, yjO or 20 days; Henrietta Fleming did not ap pear at court and her bond of $lO was forfeited; Will Brown’s case was continued; Tom Dugan received a fine of si; or sentenced to serve tnteen .lays on the streets; John Edwards, line of $1 or ten days on toe streets; I’. (!. Holding, $1 or ten days on the streets. Other cases disposed or were the following: * (’has. Alexander, disorderly con duct; fine of sl2 or 30 days on the streets. Albert Armstrong, drunk and cursing on the streets, fine of $0.50 or twenty-live days on the streets. Willie White, asleep on the docks. Discharged. The session of the court was the most interesting held In some time and the court room was filled wnn offenders, witnesses and spectators. ELKS TO ENTERTAIN. Will Givie a Stag Social jn Their Hall Tonight. T he Brunswick lodge of Elks will give an entertainment tonignt in the shape of a stag social and Bohemian smoker. Only members of the lodge have been invited to participate and a very enjoyable evening is anticipated. The committee in charge, H. W. Gale, E. B. Whitfield and *J. C. Flem ing, have been hard at work arranging tor the social and have left nothing undone to make the affair a success. The Brunswick Elks are fast grow ing in membership and popularity anu is now one of the largest organizations of the kind in the city, and among its members are some of Brunswick’s most p: eminent citizens. HER HOUSE WAS TORN DOWN. Woman Persecuted by Whitecappers in Tennessee. Knoxville, Tenn., September 17.- Mrs. Arnos Ilagon, of Kingsport, Sul livan county, Tennessee, has appeal ed to the sheriff at Bristol, Tenn., to arrest a gang of whitecaps who tore down her house last night and beat her into insensibility. It is said taat desperate men of the neighDoThood are anxious to drive her from ianu iett her by her husband. BLIND HAN HITS STEEL COMBINE Brislin Will Recover $5,000,000 of ..Which He Was Defrauded. Pittsburg, September 17.- —John Brislin, former roller who helped An tonie Vinnac, another roller, invent and patent a table for carrying hot. ingots of steel to and from rolls me chanically and in wnose tavor Judge Buffington gave a decision against the Carnegie Steel Company, when told of his fortune today said: “The news is too good to he true. For seven years I have fought for my rights. . I had given up hope. Do you mean it is true? Oh! how I thank you for bringing me the glad tidings. “I nave lost every cent 1 ever made and I worked for forty long year'. 1 started at the trade at 12 cents a •lay. When 1 quit I was getting sll. Oh! it’s too good to be true.’’ Brislin is blind and is 75 years ot age. His partner died two years ago. Ho left his interest to Brislin. It Brislin ever lives to secure his rights he can recover at least $5,000,000 in royalties for infringements on pat ents. This would fall Heaviest on the United States Steel Corporation. Bris lin until recently was a janitor n the Bakewell building, but lost his place through loss of sight. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SHARES. Time for Deposit Extended by Mor gan & Cos. New York, September 17. —Official notice was given out at the office of J. P. Morgan & Cos. today that the time for depositing shares of the Southern Railway in approval of the continuation of the voting trusts had been extended until October 1. The committee on securltis of the stock exchange decided today that these stamped certificates of stock which had been deposited at Morgan & Co.’s office and registeerd as ap proving the continuation of the voting trust could not be Offered as deliver ies in contracts for delivery of the Southern railway stock. 16 was said that application would be made at once to have the stamped certificates listed as seperate securities. FIVE PERSONS BADLY HURT. By Crash of Elevated Trains in Chicago. Chicago, September 17. —Five pri sons wede seriously inured and three train loads of passengers were thrown into a panic in a collision between three South Sn.e elevated trains tonight at Sixty-third street and Madison avenue. The trains were running close to gether. When the foremost, train stopped at the Sixty-third street sta tion a cyclinder head blew out of a compressed air tank on the front coach throwing the brakes out of gear. The train started backward at a high speed crashing into the second train, widen in turn ran. into the third one. THREATEN TO BURN THE TOWN. Hartford, Ky., Terrorized by Drunken Mob. Hartford, Ky,, September^—There is much trouble at Rockport, Smiles caliy in the hands of drunken, lawless band of men, whose members frighten the law-abiding citizens into submis sion. l.ast night over a hundred shots were fired in the town by the gang and the citizens of Rockport are afraid to call for aid, fearing that the mob might hear of it and burn tin town, as they have threatened. Dur ing last night’s fusillade Marshal Til fod was wounded. Three of the gang have been arested. NEGRO BURNED TO DEATH. Locked in Room While Mother Was at Work. Augusta, Ga., September 17.—Joe Wilkins, a 4-year-old negro boy, was burned to death this afternoon. His mother had left him alone, lock ed in the kitchen, while she did her washing in the yard. A fire was burning in the kitchen stove, and it is tnought that the boy ignited his clothes while playing In the f!^. The flesh was literally burned from the bones and the flames were inhal ed. Death followed in a few minutes. A New Grocery. Louis Cahn, formerly of New York, has rented the store on Monk street between Selig and Owens and will open a grocery store Saturday morn ing. Mr. Cahn is a hustler and it is safe to say that he will do a good business. He will sell for cash only. R. W. Slack for Congress. Henderson, Ky., September 17. — The republicans of the second eongres sional district in convention this after noon nominated R. W. Slack lor con gress. .. ... BRUNSWICK, UA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1902. MARINES CLEAR ISTHMIAN LINE — * — THE PANAMA RAILROAD IS OB STRUCTED BY FORCES OF COLUMBIA. CLEARED BY BLUE JACKETS The State Department, However, is Not Inclined to Take a Serious View of the Situa tion. Washington, September 17.—Secre tary of the Navy Moody today received the following cable from Commander McLean, of the Cincinnati, who arriv ed at Colon yesterday: "Yesterday I went to Panama. Train stopped twice by obstructions—- plate iron, etc., placed on track. After train passed saw government soldiers replace obstructions. Accompanied by consul and Commander Potter, of the Ranger, called on governor. Friendly conversation. ..eturning -o Colon train stopped by obstructions. Soldiers were compelled to remove them. Soldiers tnen stood on track. By my directions train moved ou and soldiers jumped away. Will guard trains. No revolutionists in sight, but rumored coming toward railroad.” The above despatch is accepted as refering to events of Monday. Tho officials at Washington are not inclin ed to jump hastily at the conclusion that the obstruction of traffic by t’ne government soldiers was inspired by Uit Columbian government itself, but are now more ready to believe that tne act was for the purpose of ascer taining Is any - revolutionists occu pied the train. .It is understood that tit the met ing of Coma,an Meiwiift- und Coni' mander Potter and the United States consul with Governor Salazar, at Pan ama, the latter disavowed responsi bility for the act of tne govern ment troops. Acting Secretary of State Adee and Secretary Moody were in consultation for some time today in regard to the Isthmian situation, though tlie conference took place be fore the receipt of Commander Mc- Lean’s dispatch. However, the dis patch was referred to the state de partment immediately upon its re ceipt, and It Is understood that some representations will bo made to the government at Bogotia, with a view to preventing a repetition of tho incident and obtaining some expression from Colombia which may simplify the rather complex situation which comes of the conjunction of the government, liberal and United States forces. Commander McLean’s action in placing guards on the trains creates a situation similar to that which ex isted some months ago, when Captain Perry, with tne lowa, and Commander McCrea, were at Panama and Colon, respectively, and eacli train was oc cupied by a force of American blue jackets or marines, captain Perry, at that time, was forced to take pos session of the Panama railroad, and it is probable that, further Interference will result, in similar action on me part of Commander McLean. Six trains are run across tho isthmus each day, two passengers and four freight trains, anu eacn one may have to be provided with a guard. Orders were issued today detaching Comman der Mef-ean from command of tne Cincinnati on tho arrival of his suc cessor, Commander Mason, who sailed from New York today for Colon, but it was stated at the navy department that if the situation requires, Com mander McLean will be kept in com mand beyond the appointed time for his detachment. Ordinaries Notified. Secretary of State Phil Cook has notified the ordinaries of every county in the state to place the names of Judge John S. Candler, Judge B. “A. Russell, Judge W. R. Hammond and Judge John P. Ross on the state tick et, these being the four candidates for the supreme bench, if Julian Wil lingham of Foisyth, decides to make the race anotner name will have to be added. Owing to the fact that Judge Russell is also a candidate for the! judgeship of the western circuit, his name appeals on tho blanks twice. LIKE ADAMANT BARONS SID COAL MAGNATES VOW THEY WILL NEVER MAKE CONCES SIONS TO MINERS. THE STRIKERS MUST RE I URN After Conference in New York, They Announce That This is the Only Way the Strike Can be Settled. New York, September 17.—A con ference of the leading anthracite coal Interests was held this afternoon at the Philadelphia and Reading com pany’s offices. Tnose present includ ed President Baer, of the Reading road; President Truesdale, of the De laware. Lackawanna and Western; President Underwood, of the Erie; President Fowler, of the New York, Ontario and Western; President Wal ters of the Lehigh Valley; President Olyphant., ol the Delaware and Hud son; Manager Besler, of the Central Railroad of New Jersey; Irving Stearns, of Coxe Brothers & Cos., and John Markle, of G. B. Markle & Cos. The two last named represented the Independent operating interests in the hard coal industry. The precise subject of the confer ence could not he learned, but it was •stated in advance of the meeting that no concessions would be granted, and that recent events of a semi-political character would not be considered. Following a meeting wit.i .1. XL- Mor gan, John Markle made this state ment; “1 don’t think it necessary to re peat that all talk of concessions on the part of the operators is loofish, and Certainly without fyimdsUon. Our position now is the same as when Mitchell made his original proposi tions, and no different than when the strike began. “We said then that we would make no concessions and we repeat it now. “There is no reason why this should not bo understood, the operators have shown that they mean it, and I repeat it only by way of emphasis. “There is just one way to end the strike, by the men returning to worn, and every day they remain away by giving willing ear to Mitchell’s speci ous promises will only entail furtner loss and suffering to them. Condi tions are improving daily, more men are returning to work and more coal is being mined. “So far as recent attempts at set tlement are concerned, it is only nec essary to add tli at every effort from Senator Hanna’s down lias been fu tile. We have defined our position and will maintain it.” STRIKE ON AT WHITE HOUSE. Thirty Members of Brotherhood ot Painters Quit Work. Washington, September 17.—-Thirty members of the Brotherhood of Pain ters, Decorators and Paper Hangers affiliated with the American Federa tion of Labor, employed at the white house, which iS 5 in course of recon struction, were called out on a strike today by Daniel Lear, the Washington representative of the brotherhood. The reason assigned is that four painters belonging to the Amalgama ted Association of Painters, of New York city, a rival organization, are employed on a part of the interior painting under a subcontract with a New York painter named Marcoi. This fight between the brotherhood and the Amalgamated Association is of long standing and the outcome, so far as the work on tne interior ttnisn of the white house is concerned, Is problematical. The strike may pre vent the president’s family from oc cupying the white house as soon as they had anticipated. , New Boarding House. Mrs. J. A. Caldwell, of Atlanta, has rented the large residence at 401 G street, and will conduct a first class boarding house. Mrs. Caldwell has had years of experience in the board ing bouse business and guarantees sat isfaction. She solicits the patronage of boarders. The rooms in the house have all recently been renovated and refurnished. RIFLE PRACTICE. Movement to Organize a Southern State Rifle Association. A movement has been begun in Sa vannah for the organization of a Sou thern states rifle association, which shall have for its object the promo tion of rifle practice. Prominent men throughout this section will be asked ed to identity tuemselves with the or ganization. It is proposed to have the associa tion recognize and foster annual con tests to be held on the Avondale range near Savannah. Application will be made to Col. George T. Cann, inspec tor-general or rifle practice, to extend the season of rifle practice from Octo ber 31 to December 1. Major William son, who commands the Savannah Vol unteer Guards, wants the annual snoot of the battalion held at the range on Thanksgiving day. He wants that date to be embraced within the sea son, and hence his application. Col. Cann will indorse the application, and it is thought the adjutant-general will approve it. CITY REGISTRATION. Books Will Open the First Monday in October. The city registration books will open the first Monday in October, and Clerk Russell will have quite a busy job for several weeks. The registration, of course, depends on how hot a contest there is for may or and aldermen. The total number, In past years has gone up as high as 1000 or 1,200 but bitter fights were on between the two political factions ana every qualified voter in the city, white and black, was registered. However, this year, so far, there is no opposition, but there may be more than one candidate for mayor, more than four for aldermen and the reg istration will be quite lively. The bonks will remain open until fifteen days before the election. PRESENTED WITH A JEWEL. Mr. J. Stovall Smith Honored by the Masons. .At a recent meeting of Ocean Lodges No. 214 Free and Accepted Masons, a very pretty Incident occur red when Dr. J. Stovall Smith, the well known druggist was presented with a handsome past master’s jewel, a gift of Gate City Lodge No. 2, of Atlanta. Dr. Smith was worshipful master of Gate City lodge In 1895. Accom panying the medal came a very pretty resolution of commemoration of Dr. Smith’s labors in Masonry and a tes timonial to his sterling worth and character. The resolution was sign ed by seven past masters who have served the lodge since Dr. Smith’s term, five of whom were taken into the order through Gate City lodge, while Dr. Smith was in the chair. The jewel is a very pretty affair and the doctor prizes It very highly. m TWO NEW RESIDENCES. Ground Was Broken for Them on G Street Yesterday. Ground was yesterday broken for two new houses on G street to be built for Mr. Mahoney on his lot, ad joining the residence of Mr. R. E. Brlesenick. The residence will he large and handsome ones, and will be among the prettiest rent houses in the city. They will both contain seven rooms and will be two stories and will add great ly to the community in which they are to lie erected. IN A SERIOUS CONDITION. Otto Matthews, Who Was Struck by a Brick, Critically 111. Otto, the ten years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matthews was struck by a brick in the hands of a colored boy some days ago and is now ia a serious condition. Several negro boys jumped on young Matthews and it said that one of the number struck him with a brick. Mr. Joseph Mat thews, fatuer of the injured boy, will pay $25.00 reward for the arrest of the negro who struck his son. MARSH HENS GALORE. Hundreds of Them Were Killed by Sportsmen Yesterday. Yesterday was rather a fatal day for the marsh hens around Bruns wick and hundreds of the fishy birds were killed by local sportsmen. The tide was unusually high early in the morning on account of the pre vailing heavy northeaster and nearly every owner of a shot gun in the city were out after marsh hens and alto gether three or four hundred of them were slain. PRICE FIVE CENTS. MERCHANTS HAVE A GOOD SCHEME -—♦ MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO RUN EXCURSION HERE EVERY SATURDAY. * FALL IRADE WILL BE GOOD Every Indication Points to a Big In crease in Business in Bruns wick During the Winter. From present indications, Bruns wick is going to enjoy an unusually good trade this winter. The weather man has promised up an early fall, which will lie good news to the mer chants as this condition is always a forerunner of increased business. The opening up of the B, & B. rail road company of its line to Offerman puts the Brunswick merchant in touch with a line of business he has not heretofore come in contact wiiu and the shipping outlook is very promis ing. In connection with all of these fav orable signs of good times a move ment is now on foot among some of the merchants of Brunswick to inau gurate a system of weekly excursions under the operation of which free transportation will be accorded all who wish to come. It is understood that if suitable arrangements can be made with the three transportation com panies mat the excursions in ques tion are to be, run over the three lines alternating with each Saturday. The matter is now under advise ment, and it Is more than likely that this arrangement will be perfected. Tie merchant who will consider this proposition will see at a glance that he is to be benefltted both dir ectly and indirectly in this arrange ment if it can he made and it Is to be hoped that, every Brunswick business man will give the scheme nis cu operatlon. NEGRO RETURNS DECREASE. Shrinkage In Values of $441,742 is Shown by Tax Returns. A noticeable falling off in property values among the negroes of Georgia is shown by the tax digests of the state, says the Atlanta Constitution, the figures of whicTi have just been taken off by Captain “Tip” Harrison. The decrease in values for 1902 is $441,742. In 1901 the total property returned for taxation by negroes was $15,629,811; this year the amount is $15,188,069. The number of polls re turned by negroes is 117,374; the ac res of land is 1,752,291. The value of lands is placed at $14,779,263; the value of jewelry is $26,366. The reason given for the decrease in values is the fact that crops have been had this year. ROADS IN A BAD SHAPE. Heavy Rains Has Washed Many Brid ges Away in the Country. Farmers who were in the city yes terday report that the country roads are in a very bad condition at pres ent, and that the surrounding country is almost flooded. Tn many sections of tne county tho bridges on the public roads ha vq been washed away, and it is almost impos sible for the farmers to get around. In the vicinity of Crlspen and out near Camp Walker the roads are in a very bad fix and for miles the water is three or four inches deep. The county chaingang will proba bly be put to work on the roads im mediately and they will soon be in good condition again. DEATH OF MRS. ELLIS. She Passed Away in New York Tues day Night. News was received here yester day from Savannah announcing the death of Mrs. Charles S. Ellis, who died very suddenly in New York last night. Mrs. Ellis was the wife of Captain Charles S. Ellis, vice-presi dent of the Ellis-Young Company of Savannah and Brunswick. Captain Ellis is one of the oldest and best known naval stores factors in tha business, and his many frienda throughout this section will regret to learn of his sad bereavement.