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THE BRUNSWICK DAILY NEWS.
VOLUME 2, NUMBER 206.
It HEW ENGINE
FI THE B, & B,
1
HANDSOME LOCOMOTIVE AR
RIVED FOR THE NEW ROAD
LAST NIGHT.
WILL BE SET IP TODAY
The Engine is of the Latest Design
and Will be Placed Into Commis
sion at Once—Built Expressly
for the B. & B.
Kngine No. 108, brand new, and
ju't out of the machine shops where
it was manufactured expressly for the
Brunswick & Birmingham railroad
arrived in thie city about 11 o’clock
last night, and will today bo carried
to the new shops of the B. & B. and
placed in position ready for work.
This is easily the beet engine that
B. & B. now ownes. It is: of the Bald'
win make, which is the best on the
market, and, while a News reporter
has not yet had the pleasure of view
ing it, it is; understood that the engine
is a very handsome and commodious
one. It has ten wheels., six drivers
and a capacity of fifty tons.
As stated above the engine will be t
taken to the new shops of the road to
day and will be erected by machinists
on the road. As soon as it is placed
in position the new monster will be
placed in commission and be put on
a freight run'. The engine is badly
needed to meet the demands of the
increasing business of the road.
This is :tihe first of three of these
engines that have been ordered by
the road. The order was placed some
time ago with the request that they
be turned out, as quickly as possible
It is not known when the other two
will be completed.
MEETING WITH SUCCESS
Subscription List for Ball Club is
Growing.
The subscription list which is being
circulated amoajj the fanatics of
Brunswictt, for Tftir'pufpo'se o£ raising
a fund to help support the ball team
which is now being organized, is be
ing liberally subscribed to, and quite
ai neat sum has been realized.
It is now an assured fact that we
will have a team, and a fir : t class one
at that. Among the players are some
good They have been prac
ticing at different times during the
past few weeks and are about ready
to meet out of town clubs.
Hester Coleman, who is to man
age the club, is 1 enthusiastic over the
outlook, and to a News reporter yes
terday he stated that he would have
the best amateur team that has ever
represented Brunswick.
“I have taken line management of
the club,” said Mr. Coleman, “for the
simple reason that I, like many others,
am very fond of the great sport, aind,
with the cooperation and support of
the people 1 think Brunswick will
he found in the front rank among
the amateurs of the state.”
Many Are Gathering.
Hundreds of Odd Fellows are in
Atlanta and it is said that, the meet
ing will he one of the most success
ful ever held by the order. The lo
cal lodges, as was printed in the
News yesterday, are ably represen
ted. i , . *. ■
Stops Auto Race.
Madrid, May 20.—The Spanish gov
ernment has prohibited a continuance
of the Paris-Madrid automobile race
in Spain.
Same Old Story.
Some days ago W. J. Butts advertis
ed for a piece of jewelry which had
been lost. A News want ad. found
it. Yesterday H. J. Read inserted an
ad. for a pair of eye glasses which
he lost. The little News ad. did the
work and now he lias the glasses.
It is the same old story with all who
try the want column.
NETTLETOt'T'S FOOTWEAR
J. A. Smith Received Shipment of
These Shoes Yesterda.
J. A. Smith, the well known New
castle street shoo dealer, has accepted
the agency for another well known
shoe and yesteerday received a large
shipment of Nettleton’s oxfords for
men, both in patent leather and kid.
This is one of the best known'
brands of men's shoes now on the
market, and recently has gained a
great reputation as being a comforta
ble and durable shoe, and the gentle
men of the city are invited to call and
inspect this new line of footwear
jvhick will hereafter 9R §V,ls fit
Mr. Smith’s store, • •-'
HOLDING
MEETING
4—
ODD FELLOWS OF GEORGIA ARE
HAVING BIG CONVENTION
IN ATLANTA.
MANY ARE ATTENDING IT
Every Lodge in the State Is Repre
sented at the Meeting—Some
Prominent Odd Fellows
to Speak.
Already the stream of Odd Fellows
has begun to flow into Atlanta and
within the next twenty-four hours the
city will be filled with the members
of this grand organization who attend
the meeting of the grand lodge held
here this year.
The grand lodge of Georgia will
have the proud distinction of having
Grand Sire John B. Goodwin, the head
of the Odd Fellows of the world, pre
side at all the meetings. Grand Sire
Goodwin, a native of Atlanta, is hon
ored with this high position by the
votes of 1,000,000 of his brothers.
Past Master Barnes is one of the
men of this grand organization who
have made national reputations. He
will make several addresses before
the grand lodge. Distinguished mem
bers from other states will attend the
meeting here and the roster will
show the name of some of the or
ganization’s most prominent mem
bers.
The local lodges of the Rebekahs
have taken the social side in charge
and many functions and entertain
ments have been arranged. The
lodge will be complimented with a
number of trolley rides over the city
and the outlying suburbs, besides sev
eral receptions.
There is much important business
before the lodge and several days
will be consumed in transacting it.
The meeting of the Odd Fellows in
Atlanta this week is expected to ex
eell any convention ever held in fjff
iuue ny -emu oruer. speaking* in tne
meeting the Atanta News says:
LOCALS CAUGHT ON THE FLY.
Batch of Interesting Items Picked Up
By News Reporters.
The work; of removing the brick
from the old market building is ! pro
gressing rapidly and the work will
soon be finished.
The weather yesterday morning
was rather warim but a cool breeze
prevailed in the afternoon and the
night was very pleasant
New paving is being placed on Grant
street between 1 Monk and Gloucester.
The material which is being used
is anew one and is being tried by tlie
city with a view of purchasing it for
other streets in the city.
The Second baseball club is trying
to arrange a game with the second
club of Fernandina, to be played in
this city as soon as possible.
The young bicycle riders of the city
are now taking great pleasure in rac
ing around the boulevard at night,
and some fast records have been
made by some of them.
Joe WJright, the local pugilist, who
wall knocked oust by Gape Town Joe
in a glove contest last week, and who
has been critically ill since the fight
as a result of the blows received, is
still reported to be in a critical condi;
tion.
The Riflemen are hard at work on
their field day to be held on St. Si
mon the first part of next month. An
interesting program is being arranged
for the day, and it is expected that a
large crowd will go over with the com
pany. j
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Scotia Wright Thrown From His Bi
cycle With Serious Result.
Scotia Wriglit had the misfortune
to be thrown from his bicycle yester
day afternoon noear Hanover square,
sustaining several painful injuries.
On turning the corner his foot
caught and he fell on his arm, bend
ing the bones of one band. His face
also was cut, but injuries are not
serious.
His friends hope to see him en
tirely recovered from tbo effects of
the fall in a few days.
'Change in Date.
The musical concert which was to
have been given at the Grant next
Monday night has been postponed
until Tuesday might. As stated be
fore the concert will be participated
in by Brunswick and Savannah talent,
and 1 lovers of good music are looking
forward to it with great pleaasure,
WATER SUPPLY
RATHER SHORT
MUTUAL LIGHT & WATER COM
PANY HAVING HARD TIME
SUPPLYING DEMAND.
TO ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE
Which Prohibits Takers to Use Their
Sprinklers Only
Hours—They May B e Ar
raigned in Police Court.
The Mutual Light and Water com
pany is having a hard time of if in
supplying the citizens of Brunswick
with water and unless those who are
continually wasting it let up, some
serious result may follow.
The greatest trouble comes:, from
those who have sprinklers, and nine
out of every ten are violating the
rules of the company, and at the
same time are breaking a city law.
This city ordinance prohibits the using
of water for sprinklers at any other
hours except between 4 and 9 p. m.,
but not withstanding this law some
of the sprinklers are used at all houre
—day and night—and the result is
that the powerful pumps at the plant
working night and day cannot keep a
supply in the reservoir, because it is
like pouring water into the sea- it
goes out at a rapid rate.
The company will ask the coopera
tion of the police department in en
forcing the city law in regard to the
use of sprinklers'.
The same law prevails in Savannah
and numbers of water users are placed
on the docket for violating it.
A STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Effort Will Be Made to Form One at
Next Session: of Legislature.
At the coming sesion of the legis
lature a strong effort will be made
to secure the creation of a state
board of health. Dr. Chari) Hicks
o£ Public, fgygjerly presided of the
dv&i Sia TvtWWai tSt
moving spirit in the effort/
At the last Hieetig of the medical
association held in Columbus a res
olution was passed appointing a com
mittee consisting of jone physician
from each of the forty-four senatorial
districts in the state, with Dr. Hicks
as chairman, to take such steps as*
were necessary to have the law cre
ating a department of health passed.
While that committee has Held no
meeting as 1 yet, each member has
been hard at work conferring with
and writing to members of the legis
lature and having other prominent
men to do the same thing.
1 At present the movement is well
under way and Dr. Hicks is very much
encouraged over the outlook. Gov.
Terrell is strongly in favor of such a
department, and will in his annual
message to the general assembly rec
ommend to tlie body to create such
a department according to the ideas
of the medical association. Already
there is a bill pending in the house
to estabish a state board of health,
but it is not exactly in conformity
with: the plans of the association
and will be amended somewhat. An
attorney will be employed for that
purpose and when the legislature
meets in June the bill will be among
the first to he introduced.
To Develop Mississippi’s Resources.
Meridian, Miss., May 26. —On the
initiative of the local board of trade
a conventon of representatives of
the leading commercial bodies of the
state of Mississippi was held here to
day for the organization of a state
business men’s federation. The gen
eral purpose in view of the industrial
development of tba state, to interest
outside capital in the wonderful re
sources of Mississippi and the promo
tion of manufacturing and all other
kinds of legitimate enterprise.
Many Will Soon Move.
It will soon be moving time with
those who have cottages on the island
and by the end of next week the pier
will present a lively appearance. So
far few have removed there on account
of the fact that the boat schedule was
not on but as this starts today there
will be few vacant cottages there
hereafter.
Council Meets Tomorrow.
Council meets in regular session to
morrow night and some important
matters awe to be attended to. The
petition of New Town residents ask
ing council to refuse the request of
tbe board of education for the use of
Orange park for school purposes will
'be taken u/ and disposed of.
BRUNSWICK, CA., WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY 27,1903.
ALL DAY ON
ONE CASE
—.
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST THE B. &
B. OCCUPIED COURT’S TIME
YESTERDAY.
HEjRFEL IS SUNG FOR $5,000
Most of the Evidence Has Been In
troduced and the Case May, Be
Finished Today—Criminal
Docket Next Week.
In the superior court- sterady the
entire clay was consumed in the trial
of the case of C. A. Herfel vs. the
Brunswick & Birmingham railroad
company, damages, and the case is
not yet more than half finished.
Mr, Herfel is suing for damages in
the sum of $5,900,000 and the suit
grows out of the accident which oc
curred to an excursion train bound for
Savannah last year. The accident
will be recalled by the people of
Brunswick. The train was bound for
Tlialmann with a heavy passenger list
When crossing a trestle some seven
or eight miles from the city the tres
tle gave way, and the train, while it
did not go over, one coach Jumped the
track. At the time no one was re
ported aS' injured but in the suit Mr.
Herfel claims that he was injured and
thinks $5,000.00 should lie paid him a
a r-ult.
Quite a number of witnesses have
been introduced in the case and it is
to be quite a long winded one. How
ever, most of the evidence has already
been introduced and the end will prob
ably be reached today.
Mr. Herfel is represented by Judge
Courtland Symmes and IJ. W. Krauss,
while the B. & 8., side of the case
is being looked after by Hon. H. F.
Dunwody and Judge J. D. Sparks.
There is still considerable civil bus
cialsiness for the court, a/d the offi
cials are hoping that it A lll 1,0 conw
pleted this week so til rVtlie
nal docket can. he r"" • }*•#'
luius Monday. t<
ROOSEVELT IN SPOii^iE.
President Was Greeted by a Large
Crowd in Washington City.
Spokane, Wash., May 26.—President
Roosevelt reached Spokane this after
noon over the Oregon Railroad & Nav
igation company’s line from Wardner,
Idaho, and was met. at the Hamilton
street station by the citizens’ reception
committee. A military parade through
the residence and business sections
followed, the drive extending along
the river to give the president an op
pon tunity to view the falls, the fort
and other objects of interest.
Arriving at Main and Lincoln
streets tlie president took his place on
the reviewing stand and delivered a
brief address. Another interesting
feature of the program was a review
of the school children in Coeur d’Alene
park.
The city was crowded with thous
ands of visitors and decorated as
seldom before in its liisliory. All along
tlie line of march the president was
greeted enthusiastically by the largo
crowds.
MAYOR LOW PRESIDED.
Distinguished Officers are Holding a
Meeting in New York.
New York, May 26.—Distinguished
officials, national and state, and army
and navy officers filled the assembly
chamber of the old city ha” Qoday
and took part in the interest :
cises in celebration of the 2oo...'s*n
niversary of the incorporation of the
city.
Mayor Low presided and introduced
General James Grant Wilson, of tho
New York State Historical societv,
who delivered the oration of the day.
Other speakers included Governor
Odell, Judge John Clinton Gray and
Secretary of War Root.
Commoration exercises wore held
also in the public schools throughout
the city.
WANTS NO LONG LEASES.
Mayor of Chicago Defines His Position
Toward Railroads.
Chicago, May 26.—Mayor Harrison,
in his annual message to tlie city
council last night, took a position on
the traction franchise question.
Ho declared that the existing com
panies must absolutely waive all 99-
year claims before any franebi e ex
tension is granted, and no value ou
these claims shall be allowed.
The mayor also demands that a
provision for early public ownership”
be a feature of any extetnsioin or
dinance, and the ordinance shall be
übmitted for final ratification by the
people under the public opinioii act,
9RAHTLEY MADE
AH ABLE ADDRESS
+
SPOKE AT COMMENCEMENT IN:’
MILLEDGEVILLE YESTER.
DAY MORNING.
TO THE GRADUATING CLASS
He Was Introduced By Congressman !
Bartlett, of Macon—Large Au
dience Present to Hear
the Orator.
Milledgeville, Ga., May 26.—The
21th commencement exercises of the
Georgia Millitary college opened here
yesterday with one of the most inter
osting programs in the history of the
school.
This morning the graduating exer
cises occurred. The commencement
address was delivered by Hon. W. G.
Brantley, of Brunswick, the able repre
sentative of the-Eleventh district in
congress.
Mr. Brantley was introduced by
Congressmen Bartlett, of Macon, who
paid it fun' a beautiful tribute, saying
that was one of the most able mem
bers of congress, and he congratulat
ed the school for obtaining such a man
to deliver the commencement address.
When Mir. Brantley approached the
speakers stand he was greeted with
enthusiasm.
His address was able and was
one of the best ever delivered
to a graduating cla-s in Milledgeville.
The.popular congressman paid a high
and deserved tribute to the bright
pupils who were about to leave school
and enter into the world for them
selves, wished the large class a hap
py travel through life and spoke elo
quently all tine way through, receiving
tine very closest attention of his au
ditors.
Whie Mr. Brantley was here he
made a large circle of friends and
the people of Baldwin county hope
Ifsonie day to assist Mr. Bra.nHav. in
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fIbLF CONTEST YESTERDAY
The Cup Was Won By Mr. E. D.
Walter.
The Brunswick Golf club held a
very interesting contest yesterday
afternoon at the links for the hand
some club medal, which was won by
E. D. Walter, he having made the
best score, a net of 104. A majority
of the members of the club participat
ed, and the contest was one of the
most interesting yet held by the club.
This is getting to be one of
the most popular organizations
of the kind in the city, and
recently a number of new mem
hers have been elected, it is under
stood that the club is considering
the possibility of erecting a ’club
house on the links, and the grounds
will be cleared and other improve
ments made.
To Attend Picnic.
Quite a number of Brunswick young
folks will go over to Fancy Bluff this
morning to a picnic to be given by
the school of that place. A large crowd
will be there from all over the county
and a genuine good time is antici
pated.
Cotton Seed Men.
Memphis, Tenn., May 26.—The an
nual convention of the Interstate Cot
ton Seed Crushers’ association, in ses
sion here today, has attracted a host
of mill men, machinery men, oil men
and others interested in the cotton
seed products from ail parts of the
country.
BROWN BIDS BOLD.
On New Orleans Exchange He Pays
10 Cents for August Cotton.
New Orleans, May 26.—W. P. Brown
ibe local bull leader of cotton, who
returned from New York this morning,
bid August, up to 12e. at the opening
of thi, market. This was an advance
of 21 points over the doting of yes
terday. He offered to take everything
from 11.78, tilt closing figures of yes
terday, up to 12c.
When that mark was reached he
bid for 20,000 bales but not a single
contract was fired at him. Ail the
months took on substantial gains.
August wont higher than the other
options and established anew record
for the season.
The advances wore based on favor
able Liverpool cables and unfavora
ble crop reports, together with the
general expectation that the weekly
report issued by the department ot
agriculture at 11 o’clock this moring
would be decidedly bullish. The bid
ding of the long side for large
'amounts vf gotten naturally
* fh* price, ! ? * -
PLEASANT
EVENING
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE GRAND
LAST NIGHT WAS A VERY
GOOD SUCCESS.
CHILDREN ALL DID WELL
Drama Which Was to Have Beep
Given in Connection With the
Entertainment Postponed
To be Repeated.
The entertainment given at the
Grand last night for the benefit of the
First Methodist church was quite a
success and was attended by a good
sized audience.
The drama, "Out in the Street,"
which was to have been presented
in connection.with the entertainment,
was compelled to be postponed, owing
to the absence of T. W. Causey, who
took a leading role, and who was
called away very suddenly yesterday
on account of the serious illness of
his mother.
Among the most pleasing features
was the “War of the Hoses,” partici
pated in by twelve pretty little girls.
The drill was really beautiful and the
chidren wore compelled to respond
to an encore.
The specialty by little Miss Dorothy
Krauss was splendidly rendered and
added greatly to the program. The
little girl received deserved applause
at the conclusion of her song
The boys’ operetta, "A Bogus
School Instructor,” was also a very
pleasing feature. The principal char
acters were handled by Jesse Thomas,
Burford Coney and Kemp and Dumas
Malone, and each of them handled
their respective parts creditably.
The music, which was assisted in by
Mrs. Baya and Kemp Malone, also
added greatly to the pleasure of the
evening.
Altogether the entertainment was
on joy ed,' 'iiy autifeiice”
It has been decided to repeat it
ut a later date, wheq the drama, "Out
in the Street” will be given.
RETAILERS MUST FOLLOW LAW.
Must Not Sell More Than Five Gallons
at a Time.
It has been announced that the
internal revenue laws relating to the
sale of more than five gallons ol' beer
by a retail dealer to a customer will
hereafter be rigidly enforced. The
.-ale of a grekter quantity than this
of a greater quantity than this by a
by a retail dealer is forbidden by
the cldlute.
It has been customary for retail
dealer to supply their customers by
the keg when wanted. Under the on
forcemeat of the law which has been
announced this will have to he dis
continued and beer in larger quanti
ties titan five gallons will have to be
obtained from the wholesaler.
EXHIBIT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Will Begin Tomorrow Morning in the
Auditorium.
Tire exhibition for the primary and
grammar schools will begin Thursday
morning at 9 o’clock in the audito
rium.
Tho exhibit presents a very attrac
tive appearance, the booths being at
tractively decorated. Tho exercises
nf the lixeelsior Literary society will
occur Thursday night at 8 o’clock at
the academy.
The graduating exercise-, a full
program of which will appear tomor
row, will take place Friday night al
tlie opera house. The public is in
vited to attend all tlie exercises
Return to Atlanta.
Hon. and Mrs. Hoke Smith and chil
dren, of Atlanta, who have been oi.
Cumberland for the past week for tin
benefit ol' Mrs. Smith’s health, return
ed to Atlanta yesterday. Mrs Smith
will return to Cumberland later to
spend some time.
Barbers to Strike.
Chicago, May 26.—Eight thousand
barbers of Chicago will go on a strike
tomorrow if their demands ate refus
ed. They ask sl2 a week and that
half of all they make over $lB be
paid them; that shops open at 7 a. m.
the year round and close at 8 p. m.,
except Saturday, when they remain
open until ,19 p. ui., and Jiunday,
when they shall close at noon.
Doing Good Work.
The street force is now busily en
gaged in making some needed repairs
on Monk street and Augu-ta gravel
is used, I'kis is good mater
ial except, in wet, wwUiuli
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
EIGHT CHILDREH
LOST IH J FIRE
CONFLAGRATION IN NEW YORK
CAUSE A REGULAR
PANIC.
EfGHI FAMILIES WIRE IN IT
Firemen Hoisted a Ladder and Sue
ceeded in Saving a Number of
Lives—Two Men Made Dar
ing Jump and Were Saved
New York, May 26.-A fire in a buil
mg on Fulton street, Brooklyn this
morning threw eight families who oc
cupied the upper floor into a panic.
The firemen hoisted a-ladder and bo
sun to bring down the women and lit
tle one- as early as possible but eight
children are still missing.
Two men jumped in spite of tho
warning cries front the firemen but
were ony slightly hurt. A n.au and
woman were found in one of itho
rooms overcome by smoke hut they
were brought around alright.
SECOND TEAM WON THE GAME.
Defeated the New Towns by a Score
of 7 to 5.
Quite an interesting game of base
ball was played at the fair grounds
yesterday alio: noun between t,h(? See
,iui nill ° ’he New Towns which
resulted in a victory for the Second
team by a score of 7 to 5.
tbe game, at times, was very in
teresting, and tile boys put up a bet
ter material of bail playing than was
expected. While a majority of tho
players are mere boys, they seem to
undeistand the game thoroughly, and
those who saw the contest yesterday
were much pleased.
The New Towns, while they were
defeated, still think they have a sup
erior club and announce that they
jready and willing to meet them
CLEVELAND WILL BE PRESENT.
He Will Attend Meeting in New York
to Help the Jews.
New York, May 26.—Grover Cleve
land has telegraphed the committee
in charge that he will be present at
Hie mass meeting to be hold tomor
row night at Carnegie ball in aid of
Uie Jews who suffered by the Kishin
iff massacre.
Mayor Low will preside and there
■'ill be u large number of prominent
speakers. Tito meeting promises to
be a great success.
Is Much Better.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
A. Fomlig, who was injured by a reek
iUßS bicycle rider Monday afternoon
.s much better and is about herself
again. The boy who ran into tho
little one litis been arrested and is
•low in jail,
I'RADING GOOD IN NEW YORK.
Brisk Bidding for Anticipation of
Government Cotton Report.
Now York, May 26.—Trading was
■ airly active in the cotton market
opening today, but, there was compar
ativey little of the rush and excite
ment of the last two weeks. Still the
cables were better, due to local trad
ing yesterday, and while the move
ment, contiued heavy and the out
look is considered more favorable
■or the growth of cotton .the market
continued firm at a decline of 2 points
on May to an advance ot It points,
with tlie new crop mouths again ex
hibiting the greatest strength.
Speculation early was quite general,
ihe transactions being tor smaller
-ots. but coming from a g;eater num
oer -if sources. Europe, 'lie south,
and the commission houses brought
he late months on the theory that
lie weekly bureau report wouid
make a bullish showing, while there
■s -a disposition to look lor a bullish
monthly report on June 1. Tho New
Jrleans marker was the leader.
Court Upholds 'Frisco Deal.
New Orleans, May 26.—The state
supreme court today affirmed the tho
feci-ion ol the lower court which up
*
held the legality of the ordinance un
der which the city council made ex
tensive grants to the Frisco railroad
■or terminal purposes.
Cheap Rate to St. Louis, Mo.
Ou June 15, 16 and 17, the Southern
railway will sell round trip ticket*
to St. Louis, Mo., at the rate of ono
tare for the round trip. Tickets
good returning not later than Junq
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