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tut: BRUNSWICK NSP VOLUME 1, NUMBER 24. SOLONS TO MEET WEDNESDAY NETT ♦ COMING SESSION OF LEGISLA LATURE WILL BE AN IN TERESTING ONE. TEE RACE FOR SPEAKER A Forecast of Some of the Important Bills That Will Be Intro duced During the Session. (Jn next Wednesdty the Georgia leg islature will be called to order in At lanta. f tl'l This will be one of the most Im portant sessions of the. legislature that has been held in many years, as many questions of vital importance to the future welfare of the state wiil come up for action and settlement. Of course, the first ipatter of im portance toat will come before the body will be the election of a speaker to preside over the deliberations, and It Is truly said that more power is vested in t'ne speaker of the house of representatives than any other state official, inasmuch as he has the appointment of all the committees and the committees nave the shaping of legislation. There are now three candidates in the field for speaker, Fondren Mitch ell, of Thomas, N. A. Morris of Cobb and Emerson George of Morgan. The race is generally conceded to be be tween Mitchell and Morris. Mr. ■George's only hope of winning lies in lh< fact that it might be impossible for either of the leuding candidates to secure the necessary majority of ail the votees in tne house and the members settle on Georg as a com promise candidate. the election of a speaker conies the eletcion of a clerk. John T. Boif eiilliet, of Macon, is the present clerk of the house and is a candidate to succeed himself. He is being opposed la the race by Mark Hardin, of Cobb county. Many important bills will come be fore the legislature. One of the most important of which is the disposition of the state convicts. The prison commission wlil recommend tnat the present lease system be continued, but there are a number of memoers of the house who are opposed to leasing the convicts under any circum stances and would oppose any bill advocating a continuance of the pres ent system. They believe that the convicts should be placed on the roads of the state and taken completely out of competition with free labor in every branch of trade. Another question of great impor tance that will come up will be an at tempt to repeal or modify t. e present garnishment law. The Retail Grocers’ Association of the state will have in troduced in the legislature a bill look ing to this end and they are now see ing the members all over the state in the interest of the measure. There are a great many arguments to be used on both sides of this question and the outcome will be watched witn much interest, 0. C. Houston, of Fulton county, will again introduce a bill for the pre vention of children of tender age working in factories of the state. A similiar measure was defeated in 'the last house, but is is a remarka ble fact that very few of those who voted against the measure and stood for re-election were returned, while nearly of those wno voted tor tne bill will go back to the house this year. This may or may not be significant, but tne friends of the measure look upon it as a hopeful sign and believe that the bill will pass the coming gen eral assembly. CAPTAIN CARTER’S SPOILS. Government is Trying to Secure That 57000,000. Chicago, October 17.—Judge Koh lsaaf has appointed William to. Booth special master to take evidence in the civil proceedings to recover 57000,000 ■Mich Captain Oberlin M. Carter is said to have receved through conspr acy with contractors in Savannah,Ga. Almost 5700,000 has already been traced to Lorenzo and Stanton Carter, uncle and brother of the convicted -officer., but the defendants say that this is not part of the so-called em bezzled fund. .. COAL AT BOTTOM OF RIVER. Hundred and Fifty Thousand Bushels Lost at Catlettsburg. Catlettsburg, Ky., October 17.—One hundred and fhty thousand bushels of coal, a portion of the cargo of the ad vance guard of the coal fleet oound from Pittsburg to the south, were sunk fh the Ohio river near here early this morning as a result of a collision of the tug boat Fred Wilson with a dike 2 miles above this city. In addition to the coal lost, eleven barges were sunk, while a cumber which were cut loose and abated away were secured only after a hard struggle. The fleet, lead by the towooat Glea ner, with twelve barges and the tow boat Fred Wiisor. with twenty-two, nad reached the twelve pole dike 2 miles above the city wten the Fred Wflson missed the channel and her front barges, swinging around, struck the end of tl.e dyke becoming imme diately submerged. On account of the size oi the tows there was great difficulty in managing the boats and in the confusion of tae next few moments eleven barges were sunk, eight them going down in the channel. At the same time the rest of the barges of the Gleaner and the Wilson broke loose and started to float down the river. The crews of boto boats, after repeated efforts, suc ceeded in picking up the scattered barges, but it is feared that a large portion of the coal which was sunk wtti be lost. EXPRESS SYMPATHY. More Sorrow for Death of Little Fred Wiggins. The follow i rsigfgnNN NNUUN The following is from the Albany Star of Tnursday: The many friends of Capt. H. F. Wiggins, the popular conductor ou the Atlantic Coast, Line, sympathize with him In the loss of his bright little son, Fred, aged three and a half, who died last. Sunday night In Brunswick. It was a peculiarly sad eatn. The little fefiow.wno was the especial pet of all the ralirad men. and the joy of ais father's heart, was well and hearty Sunday morning. As was cus tomary with him, he met his tatheh at the train wnich gets into Brume wtcg 10,30. They went home hand in hand, tne fond flfther listening with eager ears to the animated accounts of the juveplle adventures of his bright eyed boy. But soon alter reach ing nome the little fellow complained of feedng badly, grew rapidly worse and despite a.i that medical s„i.. anil bender, loving hands could do, his bright spirit took its plight to the abode of rest. Words comfort but little a sorrowing' father in such a tragical death, but all hearts go out to him and hope Shat he may meet his loved one where there is no parting. ALDERMANIC CANDIDATES. Not Known Whether or Not the Same Committee Will Name Them. A great many names are being sug gested for the aldermen to be elect ed at the December election, but it is not known yet who will be tne can didates. The committee from the Good Gov ernhent club which selected Mr. Emanuel as tile nominee for mayor may also name the aidermanic ticket, but some who seem to know tell The News that the club will hold a meet ing and name the aidermanic candi dates. Tnere is still a great deal of talk about an opposition ticket, but just Wtiat will be done remains to be seen. THE CITY COURT QUESTION. It is Now the Topic of Conversation in Brunswick. The city court question was again actively conversed yesterday and in the language of the court, friends were out "for and against the priso ner at the bar.” It seems that differ ence of opinion exists on the subject of whether or not the court should be abolished. Many of our people think the court is expensive and feel that it comes in tne nature of a luxury. Others feel that it is a necessity and one that must exist. On Urese lines the matter is being fought out; petitions are being cir culated and private policicai work is being done in all sections of the city. In the meantime, no intelligent prognostication can be made as to final results. The court may go and the court m*7 no *- __, _ aa.age BRUNSWICK, GA„ SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 18, 1902. NEW TOWN WANTS CAPTAIN NEWMAN —— VOTER OF THAT LOCALITY NOMINATES THE ALDERMAN FOR MAYOR AND GIVE REASONS WHY \3uite an Interesting Card from Well Known Brunswick Bus iness Man—Talks of the Nomination Editor News:—l notice the card in your valuable paper today, signed “Taxpayer,” and after reading same it. served to put the thinking cap on me. 1 am a citizen of Now Town, a tax payer and a business man—that Is to say, 1 have a small business and fuel that 1, in common with other citi zens in this section of tne city, should have some voice in the selection of those gentlemen who are to govern city affairs for the coming two years. I am told that in a fashion for mayor and I suppose for aldermen has been agreed upon by a committee of nine. I would like to ask to wliut creative power a committee owes its allegiance. Here in New Town we have but one representative, whose term of affice expires this year. Will tii powers that he condescend io ac knowledge us as citizens wuen the next ticket is Inade up? In fact, why should we not have the mayor? We have among our number a man, thor oughly competent to fill the duties of the office; a man who has been close ly indentified with the present admin istration, a man whose energy ami perserverance, tne people of Bruns wick are indebted for the present im- 1 provement on Newcastle street, and I hut for the Interference of his collea gues In council the entire city would ' have been paved. Wbat Is the matter with Captain Tobias Newman for the next mayor of Brunswick He is a large property owner, conducts a business of consid erable magnitude and for many years! has been socially in touch with every improvement that redounded to Brunswick’s good. , He has served as a member of the board of county commissioners, has been in council for two years and is a mature, reliable and conservative business man, and in all of this service his business has been a secondary consideration and that in fatigable energy characteristic in his own affairs has been given to the pub lic weal in the capacities above stated and that, too, in violence of his own personal interests. Now then, when the Good Govern ment clubs calls in nominating con vention, as a humble taxpayer, a voter and a citizen of Brunswick, I ask that the work of the committee of nine be ignored and that some citizen, ir respective of past political affiliation, he considered in connection with the office of mayor. More anon. New Town Voter. BURNED TO DEATH. Litha Godfrey, Colored, Cremated in Her House Near Oxford. Oxford, Ga, October 17. —An e|ld negro woman was burned to death here last night. Ditha Godfrey lived alone in a cabin on tlie outskirts of the town. About 30 o'clock her son, John Gou.rey, went to her house and started a tire. About midnight flames were discover ed issuing from the roof, and when assistance arrived at the scene the en tire building was enveloped and it was impossinle to rescue the old wom an. After the house had burned to. the ground the (hatred body of the old woman was found near where the bed had stood. Good Haul of Diamonds. Duluth, Minn., October 17. —Seven thousand dollars worth of diamonds and precious stones were stolen from the counter in the First National building today. The victim was Mrs. T. D. Merrill, a prominent society woman. , i . SIDEWALKS MUST BE REPAIRED NOW —♦ — CHIEI- OF POLICE BURNEY IS SUES ORDER ON THE SUBJECT. UNION STREET COMES FIRST This Order Grows Out of the Council Resolution Recently Passed on the Weeds Ques- f tion. Property owners on Union street, betweciiF street and First avenue, will have to have their sidewalks repaired at once In accordance with a recent resolution of the city council relating to clering away weeds in the city. Chief of Police Burney Issued tlie following notice on the subject yester day: To owners of Old own lots front ing on Union street, between F street ami First avenue: You are hereby notified in accord ance with resolution of tae mayor and council, passed and adopted Oc tober 13,1902,t o repair you sidewalks and place same in such condition as will permit use without danger or dis comfort to the public. Eight feet o, said sidewalk must be clear of al. vegltable growth and tin* remaining four feet may be kept in grass, pro vided same is kept mowed and not al lowed to grow rank. S. A. Burney, Marshal City of Brunswick. BRUNSWICK liv IT. E. W. Parker, of Strike Commission. Is Brother of C. D. Parker. Brunswick, like Atlanta, is getting so she generally gets into everything that effects the public wield. In the matter of tne settlement ol 15)0 coal strike, President Hoose velt appointed E. W. Parker, of Wash ington, a member of the commission. Mr. Parker is a brother of C. I>. Parker, of this city, in consequence of which the work of the commission has a destinctly local interest. Mr. Parker has resided in Wash ington for many years and is among the most prominent men of tne Capital City. CUBAty AMERICAN CONVENTION. Believed That Palma's Cabinet Will Accept Proposition. Havana, October 17. —Business men wiio have been called in to consult with President Palma on the proposed Cuban-American commercial treaty feel assured that the cabinet will ap prove the proposition of the United States, and that it will be sent to congress within a few days for adopt ion. There is some fear tha.. the rad ical element in congress will object to approving the commercial treaty without first settling the question of coaling station, and without being in formed clearly on the intentions of the United States with regard to the enforcement of the Piatt amendment. The commercial treaty submitted to Cuba by Washington is practically the Bliss tariff schedule, which was drawn up just before the American miltary government withdrew from the island, and which leaves the pres ent duty in force against ...< other na tions, but gives the United Staes a .1 if. ferential of from 20 to 60 per cent. In return the United States offers I Cuba a reduction in duties of 20 per cent. Brigand Mussolini Crazy. Rome, October 3 8. —The Tribune says that the Italian brigand Musso lini, who was recently sentenced to imprisonment for life, has gone fu riously mad and is not expected to live long. His Wounds. Beattyville, Ky., October 17. —Judge Alien Hyden, of Booneville, who was shot from ambush three days ago died today. Mitchell to Roosevelt. Washington, October 17. —There was received at the white house tonight a telegram from Mr. Mitchell, of the Mine Workers Union, in reply to a message the president wired him yes terday. It was the presidnt's wist to have a speedy resumption of mining. Mitchell's response gave what hav| been done in Wilkesbarre toward de claring the strike oH. _ > SYMPATHY FOR GEN EVANS. Atlanta Veterans Pass Resolution on Death of Their Leader. Tne following from yesterday's Constitution will be of Interest to the Confederate Veterans and other friends of General Evaae in this city: “At a recent meeting of the mem bers of Camp Tige Anderson, United Confederate Veterans, the following resolutions touching on the death of Mrs. General Clement A Evans were were adopted: Resolved, by Camp Tige Anderson, U. V. C. in called meeting assem bled. Tnat we have learned with sin cere regret of the sad bereavement which has recently befallen our be loved comrade. General Clement A. Evans’ Resolved, That we condole with him in his irreparable loss and sor row with him in his great grief. That we collectively and individually tender to him our deepest sympathy and trust tnat “He who doetli a'ip things well’' may grant to him that consolation which He alone is able to bestow, and that his declining years be lengthened, even to a ripe oid age. And all those years may be mied with ‘that peace which passeth all understanding," and wnen Ins sum mons shall come to cross the rivei( and rest 'neath the trees” nmy he approach his grave witji unfaltering trust, like one who wraps the drap ery of nis couch about lmu and lies down to pleasant dreams. Resolved. That a copy hereof be transmitted to Generad Evans ami mat the city papers are requested tu publish these resolutions. CITIZENS GREATLY PLEASED. Sale of the Light and Water Company Generally Talked of. Very few people in Brunswick knew of the negotiations for the Bruns wick Eight and Water Company, and when tne fact of the sale was made known by The News yesterday there was a general surprise and every body was liappy because the plant would soon lie owned by Brunswick parties. The plant of the Mutual Light am. Water Company' will probably shut down on Novemlu*- l, and those using lights lroni ttiat company will be car ed for by the other plant. All of the present force of the Brunswick Eight and Water Company will hold their positions until Jan uary I. when it is said a number ol changes will be made. TO CONSOLIDATE COLLEGES. 'Presbyterian Synod of East Ten nesse May Also Make Presbytery. Chattanooga, Tenn., October 17 — The synod of Tennessee of the Pres byterian church adjourned to meet next at Asheville, N. C. 11 was recom mended that anew presoytery ini created, to be known as the Presby tery of East Tennessee. A movement was started to consol idate into one institution Washing on, Greeneville and Tusculum and Maryville colleges under the care ol the synod. These colleges represent property worth over half a million doi lurs and 750 students. Wasnington college was chartered as an academy In 1783 and is known as the oldest educational institution west ot the Alleganies. The synod has sent twenty-five mis sionaries to the foreign Held in the past twenty-five years. LION ATTACKS HIS TRAINER. Dick Derenzo is Frightfully Torn by Nero. Terre Haute, lnd., October I.7—Dick * Dekenzc.' was attacked by Nero, a ,big lion witn a wild animal show at the close of an exhibition tonight. The lion inflicted frighttuul gashetf on the man's back, hands and legs. Only the prompt acton of attendants saved the trainer's life. The spectators were stampeded and many bruised in the wild rush tf> escape from the tent. First Baptist Church. Walter M. Gilmore, pastor. Preach ing Sunday 11 a. m., and 7.30 a. m. Young people’s meeting 10,15 a. m. Sunday school 3,45 p. m. Prayer meeting 7,30 p. m. Wednesday.* All cordially invited. Six Hundred Lives in Peril. Chicago, October 17. —According to | the Chroniel. 500 passengers on the 1 Warbasli road had a narrow escape from deatn this evening. The train nail just, crossed a bridge over the I Calumet river when the structure col lapsed and fell into the stream. PRICE FIVE CENTS. CARRIE NATION HAS TROUBLES TEXAS BARTENDER TREATS THE CRUSADER RATHER ROUGHLY. IHROWN IN 10 THE STREET The Female Lecturer and Bar Wreck er is Then Forced to Leave the City on the First Train. Austin, Tex., October 17. —Mrs. Carrie Nation, the Kansas crusader, arrived here today and attempted to take charge of a saloon on huh street and Congress avenue, and landed In the gutter as a result. Alderman Bill Davis, proprietor of he place, was present at tae time, and the reformer immediately turned ner attention to him, hut before she aad proceeded far in her abuse of sa loon men and their occupation Al ferrnan Ilavis asked t'ae visitor who die was and commanded her to leave .he place. "1 am Carry Nation, sir,” said she. ‘and I was never known to leave a aaloon hell until I got good and read.” , "I am sorry, Carrie,” replied taa proprietor, "but it makes' no differ ence who you are; one or us have ;ot to go out." 5Tr. Davis stepped from oehind the 5Sr and upon Mrs. Nation's second it usal to vacate he caught her by the lecli with one arm and threw her bod ly into the street and 'her satchel mmediately followed her. After being ejected Mrs. Nation ipoke on tne sidewalk until the crowd vas dispersed by the police. She was orced to- take the train out of town or her next speaking place. GRAND OPERA TONIGHT. The Gordon-Shay Company to Present Carmen at tha Grand. The Gordon-Shay Grand Opera Com mny will present that old time fa vorite “Carmen" at the Grand tonight. That the company uses the English anguage is one of the most important it the many considerations which have noldeil the substance of its popular ty. Full enjoyment of the operatic, rlassics canonot be had unless the au- Utor can understand every word that s sung. The action is of much im portance as the melody and the two ire but meant to illustrate ideas and vitnont ready understanding of the .ext, those in front miss many of the nore beautiful and subtile sug jestions. For this reason the old no don that opera is not opera unless sung in the language in which the .•omposed spoke has long since been ibanfioned. Miss Rose Cecilia Shay, prima (lon ia of the company, possesses an unus lally happy method of enunciation, t'ne fault nas been found with many lingers, particularly women, that they to not pdonounee distinctly. Some eachers even said good enunciation aid good singing do not go together. Miss Shay and her company prove .he error of this contention. Every word the young prima donna utters an fie understood as distinctly as if fixe were speaking and for all that her ■.ones are as pure as the most exact ng could wlsn —tney are, in fact, a perfect illustration of what the Ital ans calT ‘‘be! canto” In the reper .oiro the Gordon-Shay Company bring o this city tonight are many operas putTTs choice of the people of Bruns wick has been in favor of “Carmen,” therefore this opera will be given. \ REGISTRATION IS SLOW. Very Few Have Qualified for the City Election. Although the number of names now being added io the registration list is larger tnan when the books were first; opened, it is still very small as com pared with former years, and ff the present rate continues there will be very few voters qualified at the De cember election. Registration, though, is always small until a few days before the books close, and then the voters go in with a rush. This may be the case this year. _