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THE BRUNSWICK DAILY NEWS.
VOLUME 2, NUMBER 208.
HOUSES ARE WRECKED,.
PEOPLE INJURED BY A
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
HU INTO 1
BIG BOILER FLEW
——
ACCIDENT AT ANDERSON’S MILL
YESTERDAY MORNING WITH
SERIOUS RESULTS
Colored Fireman Probably Fatally In
jured and a Number of Others
r
Hurt —Remarkable That All
Were Not Killed.
An explosion occurred a$ Ander
son's planing mill yesterday morning
abodt 9:30 o’clock, which, ordinarily,
and nine times out of ten, would have
resulted in many people losing their
lives, but which, as strange as it is,
not a single life was lost, and only
one person, Howard Hill, the colored
fireman, is seriously injured. The
yard of the mill, the fences, several
nearby houses and the engine room
present the appearance of. the remains
of what looks like a severe earthquake
had struck the premises; pieces of the
boiler are scattered in every direc
tion, brick from the engine room are
scattered for yards and yards, and
large pieces of wood from the engine
house are lying around in splinters.
Boiler Exploded.
The trouble was .n the boiler
room of the engine house. At the
above stated hour a terrific explosioia
was heard. Few people realized what
had happened. While the explosioin
\was not heard in all sections of the
\\v, the shock, was felt for hundreds
■ yds away.
lovce rushed to
y,. ilraeiL . litoi. They thought it
IkfPjßj be a difficult task to ever And
y heir remains, but after an examina
• tiou, those first on the scene were
surprised to discover that not a single
life .had been lost.
The Injured.
The fireman was found some several
feet from the engine room badly in
jured. He received a bad gash in bis
forehead and was otherwise injured,
and it was thought that he would not
live, but last night Dr. Hugh Burford,
the attending physician, announced
that the man seems to be slightly
improved. Henry Baskins, employed
at the mill, also received injuries, be
ing struck by flying debris. He was
also scalded, but his injuries will no
be fatal. Wash Baker was hit by
some of the lumber from the engine
house, and received several slight in
juries. A colored woman, residing in
a house on Albany street, which was
damaged, was hurt, but not fatal!
Several others, in the neighborhood
of the mill were injured, and this is
the extent of the damage to people.
High Into the Air.
It is surprising how the engine ever
flew out of its position without killing
those nearby. The boiler weighs in
the neighborhood of 9,000 pounds. It
completely left its posiition in the en
gine room; flew high into the air and
landed about thirty yards away, only
a few feet from the track of the
Southern railway. The boiler must
have shot out of the engine room
at a terrific speed to have gone this
far, and it is a miracle how those
around escaped with their lives. It
landed on the grass and is now stand
ing head up. All except three or four
of the long tubes of the boiler were
blown out, and were.scattered around
the yard. The entire engine house
was destroyed, the boiler taking most
of it along as it flew through the
air.
Houses Wrecked.
Just across the street from the
yard of the mill two or three houses,
occupied by negroes, present the ap
pearence of a total wreck. The roofs
were knocked off, piazzas demolished
and the sides knocked away. Three
of the little cottages were almost de
molished on Albany street. None of
the occupants were seriously hurt.
The great mystery of the entire
accident was the destruction of two
houses on Albany street, in another
block altogether from the mill. A
large piece of the boiler, weighing
about 500 pounds, flew clear over the
houses on Amherst ;treet and land
ed. with terrific speed on the bouses
of the next street, tearing away a
greater portion of the two houses. A
negro woman in one of the houses was
'badly injured. The large piece of
iron front the boiler, after doing the
destructive work to these houses, fell
in the middle of the street and was
later in the day hauled back to the
mill. Several other houses in the
neighborhood received slight injui
and a severe shock.
Cause of the Explosic
Just what was the cause of the ex
plosion seems to be the mystery to
Mr Anderson and the entire force at
the mill. The boiler was carrying 60
pounds of steam. The engine is prac
tically anew one and has only been
in use' for a couple of years. Wjtile
some people seem to think that the
accident was the result of an over
pressure of steam, those around the
mill do not attribute the expl'v
to that reason. One of the workmen
at the mill stated that he was of the
cpinkn that the fireman was carry
ing 100 much steam.
The Damage.
Hie total loss to Mr. Anderson will
be in the neighborhood of $3,000, be
sides Uxe time and work that will’be
lost in getting the mill in shape again.
The damage to the houses will not be
very great, as they w r ere only small
structures. Mr. Anderson at once
put a force of hands to work clearing
> way the debris and he hopes to be
: mining again in a short time. He
has ether boilers on hand which he
thinks will answer the purpose.
Crowds Visit Scene.
Paring the day hundred® or peo ne
visited the scene of the explosion. In
fact ten minutes after the accident oc
curred until late in the afternoon there
were streams of people going out to
the mill They were all greatly sur
prised at the way things were scat
tered and pronourmed it marvelous
that several lives wc re not lost in the
HrfuInFLEET OFF
Flotilla Left for the United
States Yesterday
Gourock, Scotland, May 28.—Sir
Thomas Llpton’s flotilla, consisting
of Shamrock 111., Shamrock 1., the
steam yacht Erin, and an ocean tug
cruiser, whose crews number 170, sail
ed for Sandy Hook this afternoon.
Great crowds of people hade the
flotilla farewell, flags were everywhere
displayed, and hands, whistles, and
sirens combined with the cheering
spectators to give the cup challenger
a great send off.
Another Scorcher.
The thermometer probably broke its
record for the season yesterday, and
all during the day the dial played with
I
the nineties. The day was a hot and
dry ’one, with hut little breeoe for
sweltering humanity, and the electric
fan was seelced by many of our citi
zens. It was probably the hottest day
of the summer.
Criminal Docket Monday.
The superior court took a recess
after yesterday’s session until Monday
when the criminal docket will be tak
en up and disposed of. The civil
docket, however, has not been entire
ly cleared, and the court may take
it up again l after disposing of the
criminal cases.
Big Sale of Tickets.
Tickets Tor the concert at the Grand
Tuesday night have been placed on
sale at the store of Fleming (k Waff,
and l (he advance sale has been unus
ually heavy. It is probable that tho
Grand will be taxed to its full capac
ity, and a genuine musical treat seems
to be in store for all who attend.
Commercial Travelers Meet.
Covington, Ky., May 28.—Every
train brings many travelling men to
the convention which is to be held in
this city beginning tomorrow and
which will last several days.
Guaranteed Notice.
Free boiler inspection furnished by
competent men. Tests made. Inquire
of the Breisenick-Hensel Engineer
ing company.
The Weather.
Weather forecast for today: Cloudy
with light to fresh southerly winds.
PRESIDENT NOW
DDT IN IDAHO
—,—•
He was Welcomed By the
People of Boise
Yesterday
Boise, Idaho, May 28. —The presi
dent reentered Idaho today en route
from Butte to Salt Lake City. The
special stopped at several cities and
towns enroute. In this city an enor
mous throng greeted the chief exe
cutive and he was given a royal re
ception,
Salt'Lake City, Utah, May 28.—Ev
ery city in the state will be represe
sented at the ceremonies which have
been arranged for Presldentt Roose
velt when he reaches here tomorrow.
Senators Kearns and Smoot and the
governor will participate in the wel
come to the president and it will be
a general gala day.
After the public exercises the presi
dential party will take dinne- v.itii
Senator Kearns..
AN OLD NEWSPAPER MAN HERE.
Frank A. Webster Spending a Few
Days in the City.
Frank A. Webster, an old Bruns
wlekian, but who has not been here
since 1890, is in the city for a few
days.
Mr. Webster, for a number of years
was business manager of the old
Brunswick Times, and has many old
friends who will he glad to welcome
him here again. He is now located
in Savannah, but has been in many
cities since leaving Brunswick.
Mr. Webster says he notices a num
ber of changes in Brunswick during
the time that he has been away, and
says the city has grown wonderfully.
HEIRiFEL GETS VERDICT FOR $3 06
Jury Decides That He Received In
juries to That Amount
In the case of Chas. Herlel vs. the
Brunswick -Bdwwlpgbam KaUrvad
<e' •'P&i
of $5,00\), and w*Kt6b consumed two
days ini the superior court, the plaintiff
was given a verdict for $3 00
The case was a hard fought one,
the plaintiff being represented by
Judge Courtland Symmes and Col.
D. Wl Krauss and the railroad com
pany by Judge J. D. Sparks and Hon.
H. F. Dunwcdy. The case went to the
jury late Wednesday afternoon, and
the jury was out until 1 o’clock yes
terday morning, returning K scaled
verdict, which was read in court yes
terday morning.
HE USED A SPY GLASS.
Slick Plan Employed to Rob a Safe
at Birmingham.
Birmingham. May 28. —The robbery
of the safe in the ticket office at the
union depot here on the morning of
May 16 has been solved by tho ar
rest of a young man by a detective
who discovered that, from a room
over the" office o-f the agent a large
hole was made through the ceiling
and by t.he use of a spy glass the
thief watched the safe and discovered
tho cc 1 nation.
Then the young man slipped into
the office and worked the combination
and took the money, amounting to
•nearly $7,000. The money will be
recovered.
The young man who is under ar
rest is well connected.
HOME FOR THE VACATION.
Brunswick Students Who Are Away
Will Shortly Return.
The colleges over the state am,busy
having their commencement exrcises
this week, and by June first nearly
every school in Ihc state will bo clos
ed for the summer vacation.
The Brunswick students will be
gin to arrive in the course of
a few days and they will all be at
home by the end of the week. This
city has quite a number of bright pu
pils at the different colleges this
year.
THE CHALLENGE IS ACCEPTED.
Second Nine and New Towns to Play
Again Tomorrow.
The open challenge issued in the
News yesterday morning by the Sec
ond ball team to the New Town club
■was quickly accepted when that club
noticed it in the paper yesterday
morning, and another game has been
arranged for Saturday at Hie ball park.
' Much l rivalry now exists between
these two chibs and the game will be
: a hard fought one, as both teams are
I anxious to capture it.. An admission
fee of 10 and 15 cents will be charged
and the boys hope that a large crowd
will b§ put to witness the game.
BRUNSWICK, GA., FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 29, 1903.
BUSY DAY
WITH THE
SCHOOLS
—♦ —
CHILDREN MADE EXCELLENT EX
HIBIT AT THE AUDITORIUM
IN THE FORENOON.
SOCIETY MEETING AT NIGHT
Aster One (of the Most Successful
Seasons in the History of the
Schools They Closed Last Night
Graduating Exercises Ton^,\t.
A large crowd of visitors attended
the public schools yesUrday to view
the exhibit from the primary and
grammar schools.
This exhibit was remakably fine,
and reflects credit upon the teachers
as well as the pupils, who have ac
complished this splendid amount of
work in one term. The primary grade
was extremely fine. Aniiong the
most unique and Interesting feature
of this exhibit was the basket a :cl
mat work, and the display of
position work was, indeed, remarka
ble.
The map work of the grammar
school wqs also fine. A miniature
wharf, the work of Sam Brown, one
of the Seventh graade pupils, was
one of the interesting objects. Bales
of cotton, barrels of rosin and other
aitides of Brunswick export reposed
in miniature upon this wharf, which
reflected credit upon the children of
the young constructor.
The composition work and the pen
manship exhibit of the grammar
school were the most striking features
of the exhibit, and were remarkably
fine. Altogether the work shows that
the introduction of manual training
into the school is a '-grand success,
and denotes what may he done in
training the facilities of (the chaldron,
Su^erintflftdgut
t“ ert> lifers EfJFTohf'.
ulated upon their splendid wears work.
Superintendent Ballard is/ a thorough
progressive educator and in t< ich
with the modern thought and meth
ods which he adopts for the schools
here as rapidly as he finds possible
’ Excelsior Society.
The exercises of the Excelsior Liter
ary society were held last night at
the academy. A large audience was
present and a thoroughly pleasing pro
gram was rendered by the pupils of
the High school.
The president of tile society, New
ton Walker, welcomed the visitors in
a graceful speech. Barry Everett,
vice-president and master of cere
monies, then took charge and made a
most favorable impression with his
happy remarks introducing the, dif
ferent speakers and announcing the
members on the program.
The songs by the school were all
very well rendered.
Miss Janie Symons presided with
her usual ability at the piano.
The duet by Misses May Joe and
Gertrude Lott was a feature of the
program.
The contest for prizes for declama
tion andi recitation was entered intc
by the following boys and girls;Frank
Atkinson, Henry Buiikley, Ellioft liii'fts
Dtimas Malone, Kemp Malone, Paul
Morton, Newton Walker, Ralph Wojfi,
Misses Annie Brown, Ruth Me ps,
Stella Thompson, Alma Wright.
The young orators acquitted them
selves splendidly and where each was
so fine it would be haid to choose
which were best. The young ladies
also did splendidly and each one de
served an individual prize in the opin
ion of the audence.
Miss Haddie McCullough’s recita
tion was beautiful, and she was ac
corded liberal applause. The drill
by twelve real American beauties, as
announced by Harry Everett, was a
dream of grace and lovliuess. It was
led by Miss Haddie McCullough and
Irma Simpson, and was replete with
new and beautiful features.
Tne audience was completely capti
led by the bevy of pretty girls in
pink Empire gowns, carrying bouquets
of roses, and when they made their
final bow a burst of applause greeted
the charming “American Beauties.”
The graduating exercises will take
plate ttouight at the opera house and
the public is invited to attend. _
The two prizes for composition and
the prizes for declamation and reci
tation will bo delivered this evenng
during the exercises.
These exercises will close what has
been tho most successful year in the
[history o£ Brunswick's public schools.
THREE BRIMS
WILL DIE TIM
Clarksville, Term., is to
Have a Triple
Hanging
Clarksville, Tern., May, 28.—Three
! brothers, John, Pete and Clay John
son, will bo hanged in the county jail
'tomorrow unless there is an unlooked
for reprieve. The case of the condem
jned men has attracted considerable
j attention as it is the first time in
the history of tlie state that three
brothers have been sentenced to bang
or.- the same day.
Last October the throe men atten
ded a negro festival and started a
, tight. A negro named Redmond tried
to quiet them and they chased him to
| his home where they shot him to
’ death.
| An effort is being made to secure
a reprieve for the men but whether or
not this effort will be made a success
is not known at this time.
CONTRACT IS AWARDED.
New York Concern to Build New
Steamer for Georgia Folks.
The Merchants & Mariners’ Trans- 1
portation company opened bids Satur
day for the construction of anew
steamship for its line between Bal
liuiore ar.d Boston.
The contract was awarded to the
New York Shipbuilding company. The
new ship is to be larger Ilian and
somewhat different in construction
fiom any of the vessels in the compa
ny's ileet.
She will he built of steel and have
a length of 312 ft, the Koishaw and
Nantucket, the largest additions to
the fleet, being 170 feet long. The now
ship will have fuller lines, and
is to have the dining saloon on the
upper deck.
The Merchants and Mariners’ eoni
,, J*. now operating 16 steamer^
of Mmfrmi ihiniMi"
Pliffa tfel phi a Raitimore and Sa
vannah.
THE SOUTH GEORGIA HOO HOOS.
Will Hold Concatenation at Bain
bridge June 12.
The 1100 Tloos of southeast Geor
gia will hold a concatenation al Bain
lifidge Friday nichl.Jtine 12. Viceger
ent'A. M. Ramsey, in calling the con
catenation, says the TToo lloos of that
section have a fire Inter of kittens
to work on. They have put the Lit t h
I’ct in the Rig Put, and along with
it are tc have a Feast of Reason and
Flow of Soul that will long be remem
bered.
The pass word is "Mnnirn;” sign of
distress, "Corkscrew," signal to retire
“The Hiccoughs;;” Hoo Hoo retreat.
“Beneath the Table.”
It is probable that a number of
Brunswick Elks will attend the con
catenation.
GENERAL GORDON BETTER.
C'd Warrior Said to Be Gaining in
Strength Rapidly.
The Atlanta News of yesterday
said:
“General John P. Gordon, who was
taken sick tit his hotel in New Orleans
during the reunion, is still confined to
his room al bis country home, “South
erland," but his attending physician
stales that be is improving ami gain
ing in health rapidly.”
The many Brunswick friends of the
grand old soldier will be delighted to
learn that be is Improving.
Postal to Go to Waycross.
Waycross. May 28.—Represent at
of the Postal Telegraph company /
in Wasrross today and complete®
arrangements for the lines of thaff
company to be run into Waycross.
The Postal has contracted with the
Atlantic & Birmingham railroad to
handle its business, and the wires now
used by the railroad are to be pur
chased by the telegraph company.
Within ten days the necessary con
nections will be made and the Postal
will be In Waycross.
Interest Taken Here.
The local yachtsmen, are taking a
great deal of Interest iti the regetta
of the Savannah Yacht club and it
is quite probable that a number from
this city will go over to the fun. It
is a great pity that we have no organ
ization of the kind in this city.
A Crowd Will Go.
The excursion to be given on the
Sth., to Atlanta, promises to be one of
the most successful ever given from
this cily anti the one which is to come
here from Atlanta promises to be eq
ually sussessfuij
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF
WORK DONE LAST NIGHT
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
TO CHARTER THE PASSPORT,
Captain White Will Put Her On the
Satilla Run.
Captain B. A. White of the steamer
Falcon, which was burned at Wood
bine last Monday, has chartered the
steamer Passport for the present, and
she will be placed on the run between
Brunswick and points on the Satilla
river next week.
Captain White was seen by a News
reporter yesterday and he stated that
another boat would be purchased for
the line. He now has several boats
in view and a decision will he made
shortly.
The Passport will not he a stranger
to the patrons of the lino along the
Satilla, as she was on that line for
many years before the purchase of the
Falcon. i
CITY COURT TAKES RECESS.
Will Meet Again Monday and Take
Up Criminal Docket.
The superior court was in session
again yesterday and disposed of a few
civil cases. After theday’s session
Judge Parker announced a recess un
til Monday morning next, when tho
criminal docket will be taken up. The
cases disposed of yesterday were;
Louis Mayer vs . 11. R. Symons and
D. J. Billon, suit on uote. Verdict for
plaintiff.
A. Kaiser & Bro., vs. R. It. Riley 41
company and It. R. Riley. Consent
verdict for plaintiff.
H. F. dußignon, Administrator, es
tate Hanna Coburn vs. Rebecca Finch
et. al. Verdict for plaintiff.
Season is Late.
The seasons at tho resorts starts
later this year than any previous one
in the history of these popular places
but from the present indications it
will all be made up In the end as both
die resorts will do well.
WDImOOIL
City is Destroyed and
2,000 Lives Lost
Constantinople, May 28. —Advices
today from Asiatic Turkey show that
there was a terrible earthquake April
29, a! Melazghard, Vilayet Van, SO
miles southeast from ICrzeroom on the
Euphrate river.
The town was totally destroyed,
with the entire population, numbering
2,000 souls, including 700 Americans,
as well as the troops forming the gar
rison at Melazghard.
A somewhat severe earthquake
shock was felt here this morning, but
no damage was done.
SCHEDULE —ST. SIMON LINE.
Steamers Hessie No. 1 and Hes-’
sie No. 2.
Leave Brunswick 8:80 a. n;.. arrive
St. Simon Pier, 9:30 a. m.; leave
Brunswick 10 a. ni„ arrive Pier II a.
m.; leave Brunswick 2 p. m., arrive
Pier 3 p. m.; leave Brunswick 5:30
p. m., arrive Pier 6:30 p. m.
Leave Pier 6:20 a. in., arrive Brim
wick 7:30 am.; leave Pier 11 a in.,
arrive Brunswick. 12 m.; leave Pier
4 n. in., arrive Brunswick 5 p. in.;
leave Pier 5:30 p. m., arrive Brunswick
6:30 p. in.
Leave St. Simon Mills 6 a. m., ar-
Mills 10 a. m.; leave Mills .6 p
W arrive Mills 7 p. m.,
f Sunday Schedule— Leave Brunswick
’T'a. ni„ and 2 p. m. Returning leave
jSL Simon Pier It a. in., and 6 p. in.
To Improve American Cable Code.
London, May 28,- —Tim Intel national
Telegraph conference began its s<
dons in London today with represent
itivos present from the United States,
is well as from Australia, South Al
ien and all the countries "f Europe.
\ special effort will be made by the
delegates from the United States to
10(111 e more favorable consideration
rr American code messages.
Roosevelt Endorsed.
Harrisburg, Pa., May 2S.— The Re
publican state convention has endors
ed President Roosevelt for renomi
nation and declated against any
change in Hie present tariff schedules.
The state administration was strong
ly endorsed. No mention was made
in the platform of the Grady-Sauls
libel law enacted by the recent leg
islature. Senattor Quay declined to
accept reelection as chairman of the
state committee. Senator Penrose
jtaa £liQ§eu as Ms successor.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
DISCUSSED Silt
Film SCHOOL
FINAL ACTION WAS DEFERRED
UNTIL FULL COUNCIL IS
ABLE TO VOTE.
Work of Paving the Streets ' With
Augusta Gravel and Shell Soon
to Be Resumed—Other
Matters Handled.
Regular Meeting
Brunswick. On.. May 28. 1903.
j Present, Hon. T. Newman, chairman
of council; Aldermen Kaiser, Cook,
Taylor, Smith, Robinson and Dart,
Absent. Mayor Crovatt and Alder
man dn Bignon.
Minutes of previous meetings read
and confirmed.
Unfinished Business.
The-report of Hie committee or. pub
lic wmks to last meeting recommend
ing that the convicts now being work
ed by Hie city lie allowed to work 15
days in (lie Lawrcneoville Iract, open
ing street and drains, was declared in
order. After discussion of the report
a motion prevailed that tho report
of (lie committee be adopted and the
work to lie done when sections 46 and
47 of 1 110 city code have been com
plied with.
Persnanl to advertisement, the ap
plication of the board of education
for a 99 years lease of Orange park
tor the purpose of erecting a school
house thereon was brought up fljy
ion, A petition iron, Wy citizens V £
u. mV protesting against &o
erection of the school house or any
other building in said park was pre
sented. Mr. Dempster, representing
-item, was accorded the privilege or
Hie floor and spoke against tho grant
mg of the lease.
Secretary Ballard, of the boa t! of
donation, on the invitation of coun
cil, made a brief address regarding Ui e
plans of the board of education to-wil:
Tobeautify the square, enclose it with
iron or wire fence, put in fountains,
lay out walks, etc., erect $13, 000,011
school house in such location that at
my time it was desired C street could
>e opened up through the square. Mr.
Ballard stated that it was tho inten
iou of the board to improve Hie prop
erty and to give New Town a school
building and ground Hie. equal, if not
lie superior of Old Town, and to alter
liosc plans by cutting off $2,800 and
put it in a lot (the price asked for
tile only other available silo) would
mean an inferior building and a small
school yeard.
A motion prevailed that action bo
deferred until a full vote of the en
tire council could bo had.
Alderman Kaiser was excused front
the meeting.
Petitions.
From A, Sheppard, to crr-.-i wooden
shed roofed with pitch and travel,
:ti rear of premises at ]; , Teel.
the same being inside the lire limits
thepetition was denied.
Communications.
Front Geo, W. Harper,!.ffering to
paint the street sprinkling cart and
to pay into the city treasury 1 1■ sum
of $25,(10 for He- privilege of paintiug;
his advertisement thereon A motion
prevailed that the petition be not
granted.
From J. \V Criffleth and It. F. Mann
x proposition to furnish the city (in
count ction with their dulies of taking
lie school census) with a complete
census of the city tabulated and al
phabetical showing llie name, color,
sox, residence, occupation and busi
ness address of ail persons in the city
for the sum of SIOO,OO. Referred to
finance committee with power to act.
From Fire Chief Green. That, in
accordance with instructions of the
fire committee, he had made a teal,
run this morning, May 28, and found
a very poor stream, 25 feat being
about tlu! distance water was thrown,
and that the average pressure on en
gine house gauge was 15 pounds. Re
ferred to the committee on police,
fire and building permits and sanita
tion, light and water.
Reports.
From public works committee: Tnat
it is impossible to put street in good
order with Augusta gravel without,
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