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THE BRUNSWICK DAILY NEWS. VOLUME 2; NUMBER 178. INTEREST IN RACES ‘ 4 Shamrock 111 and Re liance Ready for Regatta FIRST RACE TOMORROW Interest in the Races Now at its Height and Thousands of People Will Watch Boats Sail Ovfer the Course. New York, Aug. 18.—Not in the his tory of the contests for the America cup has such a widespread interset been aroused on both sides of the At lantic as is manifested in thes between the Reliance and Shamrock 111.. whirl, begin Thursday off Sandy Hook. The cup contests are d...cursor, uj every body. One reason for this is that i is generally believed that, the Ilrh isl ers this time have the best chanc. they have ever had and that the con tests will be really races with nothing of the walkover about them. Not only are hundreds of visitors from nearly every city here to wittier the grand struggle between the speed iost yachts ever built, but the r.um her of foreign visitors who are here for the same purpose has never be fore been exceeded. The hotels are packed with guests and the overflow has filled the board ing houses. It is estimated that 50,000 persons will witness Thursday's race. Reside the multitude of private craft that wi; flock toward Sandy Hook lightship be fore 1 o’elck Thursday there are ex cursion boats by the score to give those not fortunate enough to own yachts of their own or have friends who do an opportunity to witness the contests at a moderate cost. Over lUO steam and sailing yachts from eastern and southern waters have arrived with a day or two and are an chored about the harbor. Off Bay- Ridge there is the most imposing fleet of yachts ‘hi at has ever been seen' together in many a day. Thefe yachts have left Newport and other places to give their owners a chance to see the races from then decks. Such a big rush for the ocean course have been * anticipated that unusual precautions have been taken by the cup committee to have the course properly patrolled so that the racing yachts will not be inlerferred with by- the excursion fleet. The task of patrolling the course lias been under taken by the Revenue Cutter service, which succesfully performed the duty at the internatinal races two year's ago. The patrol force vcILl be in charge of Captain Walter Snoemaker. Captain Shoemaker has detailed a fleet of eight revenue vessels, inclining the Gresham, Tusearora, Seminole, Wan- Uon and Delia. This iieet,. will be augmented by 12 or 14 vessels of the X<tiv York Yacht club. The vessels ol the yacht cluo will fly the hag ot the revenue ser vice, anil on each will be placed a revenue cutter oiticer, with a detail at enlisted men. These vessels will be clothed with the same authority in patrol duty during. the time of the races as those oi the regular service. With a fleet of twenty to twenty-live vessels Captain Shoemaker is confi dent the course will he kept clear tor the contesting yachts. Betting became quite lively today and sesveral heavy wagers were re ported in the Wall street district. It is a siguiliceut fact that the most enthusiastic supporters of the Ameri can defender decline to offer any great odds and their money found ready t a keys among those who are of the opinion that the latest Llpton boat has an even chance of winning the cup. The large party of English visitors that reached the city early this week are reported as placing some heavy bets on Shamrock 111. The Shamrock 111. was measured today at Erie Bason dry dock, and after her measurement the Reliance passed under the tape. The Shamrock 111. was thrmfgh and out by 12 o’clock, aiiout wlich time the reliance arrived. Those present included official rep resentatives of Sir Thomas Lipton, the Royal Ulster Yacht club of Ireland and the American syndicate, composed of Mr. Iselin and other members of the New York Yacht club. It is probable that the official figures ■will be announced this evening or ear ly tomorrow morning. History of the Cup. 1851 —America won the Royal Yacht squadron cup la the regatta around HEAR CASE ON FRIDAY —♦— Raiiroad Commission to Decide Rate on Crossties NO AMICABLE AGREEMENT Railroads and Crosstie Merchants Were Unable to Settle Advance in Rates and the Case Goes Back to Commission. The differences existing between the crosstie dealers and the different railroads, relative to the increase in rates, has been carried back to the Georgia railroad commission, all ef forts looking to an amicable agree ment having failed, and the case will be taken up and a decision probably rendered Friday This case is well known to News readers, having been told in these col umns several times. The railroads, some two months ago, notified the crosstie merchants that after July 1 they would advance the rate on crossties to that charged on lumber, which is a big increase. The crosstie merchants strongly objected to the increase and the case was car ried to the railroad commission and a meeting arranged. At this meeting it was decided to cjill another meeting on August 1 to be held in this city. This meeting was also held and repre sentatives of the crosstie dealers and of the several railroads were pres ent, but anything but harmony exist ed, and no agreement was reached. The railroads announced that they would be compelled to advance the rate on September 1, and the matter was left unsettled. The crosstie people still claim that it is utterly impus hie for them to pay the same rate on crossties that is charged on lumber, and the case was returned to the railroad commis sion for final settlement. At the meeting Friday Brunswick will probably send up a delegation oi crosstie people, attorneys, etc., ami the final outcome is being watched with much interest. To advance the rate on crossties to that charged on lurnuer means a se rious blow to the crosstie industry aud, as has been stated by the merchants, it will greatly interfere with the busi ness, as it is impossible to pay the high rate lor the transportation oi ties. However, the will be fully aired before the commission Friday, and a final answer will be handed down. More Rain Today. The weatner forecast lor today says we wiii have more rain along the coast. Isle of Wight. Cup afterwards called America’s cup. Cup presented July 8 to the New York Yacht club by the owners of America. 1870 — James Ashbury made first at tempt to lift the cup with his Cam bria. He was required to sail against a fleet, as in the race in which the cup was won. Of the yachts partic ipating the Cambria was beaten by all except the Idler. The winner oi the first race was the Magic. America also was entered. 1871 — For the first time two repre sentative boats only were raced, Mr. Ashbury challenging for the Royal Harwich Yacht vlub, had his Livouai beaten by the Columbia. 1876 —Canada attempted to lift the cup toy the Countess of Dufferin, which was beaten by the Madeleine. 1881 —Second attempt on the part of Canada also unsuccessful. Atlanta beaten by Mischief. 18S5 —Royal Yacht squadron chal lenged with Genesta, owned by Sir Richard Sutton, builder Beaver Webb. Puritan, built by Edward Burgess, beat her. 1886 —Northern Yacht club challenged. Lieutenant W. Henn’s Galatea sent over. Beaten by Mayflower. 1887.—Royal Yacht club of Scotland dliallengyM \*itti. Thistle, owned by James Bell. Beaten by Volunteer. 1893 —Lord Dunraven’s Valkyrie beaten by the Vigilant. 1895.—Second attempt on the part of Lord Dunraven to lift the cup. His Valkyrie 111 beaten by Defender 1899 —'Royal Ulster Yacht club of Ireland challenged. Sir Thomas Lip ton made the attempt with Shamrock I. Beaten by Columbia. 1901.—Second attempt of Sir Thomas Lipton with Shamrock 11, Again beaten by Colum^a. 1903. —Third attempt of Sir Thomas Lipton with Shamrock HI.. Cup OS tended by Relia-nee. BRUNSWICK, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 19, 1903. STILL ASK INCREASE —♦ — Lumber Merchants Noti fied that Advance is Expected STEVEDORES GRANT DEMAND Laborers Along the Bay Now Publish a Card That They Will Expect Demanded increase in Wages After Saturday. The differences existing between the dock laborers and the lumber mer chants have not yet been settled, and, although tlio meu are at work as usual the merchants have not granted Hie demanded increase. A notice is pub lished elsewhere n .The News this morning to the effect that the meu will demand the raise after Saturday next. It seems that the different steve dores of the city have granted the increase asked for to their men, and now those who are working directly for the lumber merchants have given notice that they will expect the same increase as has been gieu by the steve dores. It seems that many of the dock workers are employed by the steve dores and the lumber merchants have nothing to do whatever with their 'Payment, being directly under the stevedores, while there are gangs that work for the different lumber mer chants and are paid by them. The stevedores have granted the increase of 2 1-2 cents per hour to their meu, and mow the laborers who work tor the merchants are demanding an in crease. The of the labor union Monday night was significant. While 1 the increase was not discussed at all, about fifty members were enlisted These new members hue been working on the different wharves for some time and it is believed tuat the labor union is after getting them all in the organ ization in case of a strike, it -is un derstood that another meeting will be held during the week aud time fifty more will join. At present everything is progress ing as usual along the hay; there are plenty oi laborers anxious to work and the lumber merchants have not at alt been inconenienced, but just what will ue done aftr Saturday cannot b fore told. The merchants will ttardiy grant the increase., as, lias been stated before, it is almost impossible jttsl at tilts time. THINKS, HIM THE WRONG MAN. Savannah Officials Say Innocent Mari Was Arrested Here. The following from yesterday’s Sav annah News will be of interest inas much as the man in question was ar rested here Monday by United States Marshal Modeller, an account ol the same appearing exclusively in tt.o columns of The News yesterday. ’’With a man in his custody alleged to be Whitty McDonald, wanted m the Kambria kidnapping case, Deputy Uni ted States Marshal W. G. Medellin arrived from Brunswick at an early hour this morning, The prisoner do nies his dentity but says he knows McDonald well. “He was lodged at the police station house and will be taken before the United States commissioner Ibis morn mg. it was not believed at the police headquarters that the man in custody is McDonald. The deputy sheriff din not seem to think himself that he had McDonald in custody. The identity i the negro and his connection with the case will be determined this morning. Lumber Merchants —Attention! The stevedores having granted a 2 1-2 cents per hour raise as asked for, we hereby give notice that on and after Saturday, August 22, 1903. wo expect the same increase of wa-9's from you. PETER ROBINSON, President This. August 18 Getting in Shape. Mrs. M. Isaac was yesterday busily engaged in removing into her new store in the Masonic building. Already the place has. a good appearance and when everything is in positin it will easily be one of the prettiest stores Tn the city, if not in this section. Bee-Keepers in Session. Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 18.—Honey and bee culture is being discussed by the National Bee-Keepers’ association, which t .—n its fifty-fourth annua! convention in Blanchard’s hall in thts ,city today ARE AFTER ST. SIMON Northern Capitalists want Part of Island for a Resort DLAI MAY BE MADE Understood That Owners of the Nor thern Portion of the Island Have Been Made an Offer and May Accept. It is understood that northern capi talist are again after the northern end of St, they desire to pur chase for a summer resort, and if ru mors arc to be counted for anything, negotiations are now pending for the purchase of a number of acres on the island. It will be remembered that a few years ago capitalists came down and took a look at St. Simon and they were much pleased with the north end of the island as a location for a winter resort, and it was then reported that the owners had been made an offer for the land, but the deal was never closed. It is a well known fact, however, that those capitalists have kept an eye on St. Simon and no one would be surprised to learn that the proper ly had been sold. There is no doubting the fact that St. Simon is a model place for a hand some winter resort, and should it be purchased by northern capitalists it could be made second to none in the south. Jekyl island included, al though it would take some, time re build cottages, roads, etc. HOFFMAN’S BZAAR ALSO SUFFERED FROM WATER. The stock in Hoffman’s Bazaar was also damaged by water in the Are on Monday. While the blaze did not go over as far as this store the water leak ed in from McClure’s and the goods in the north side of the store were badly damaged. Season About Over. The season at both St. Simon and Cumberland is now nearing a close, and while many guests are still at both resorts, the are fast returning, and but. few are now coming down. However, the season has been a very successful one at both places, and have liTeT visited by hundreds fritn the in terior. ECXURSION TO ATLANTA. Large Crowd Going on the 28th of August. It. looks like the excursion to Atlanta on the 2Sth instant will be the largest of the season, as the very low rate ot $3.51) for the round trip to Atlanta and $3.00 to Macon has been named. The train leaves here at 8 a. m., and special coaches for white people have been secured. To Attend Chambers Session. judge Parker will hold a chambers session of the Ware superior court today at which a number of Brunswick attorneys v.<ll be present. Among those who will go are Judge C. Symmes, Judge J. D. Sparks, and Hon. H. K. Dunwody They are interested in a case that will be argued. Ide Returns to Philippines. San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 18. —Judge Henry C. Ide, of the Philippines Com mission. who has been in this coun try on six moityhs’ leave of absence for the benelitWn his health, sails to day for Manilla on the Coptic, of* the Pacific niaii due. During his sojourn at his old home in Vermont Judge ide has completed the drafting of a new internal revenue law for the Philppines which be will present to the commission for approval and adoption. Nebraska Republicans. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 18. — Iho Repub* lican stale convention is in session here today for the nomination of can didates for supreme judge and sev eral minor state officers. Judge J. B. Barnes of Norfolk was chosen to head the ticket. Nebraska does not elcict a governor this fall, but the cams paign will be interesting because of its beariikr on the senatorial fight of 1904. Betting on the Races. Brunswick sports generally are tak ing great interest in ihe coming rue* s between Shamrock 111 and the Re liance and a number of bets have been made during the past few days. Odds seem to greatly favor the Reliance and tlr;.' -.re no* vrv many Shamrock backers in the cl' J. PILOTS OFF FOR M’RAE —-♦ Play First Game of Ser ies of Three This Afternoon IIP AGAINSI STRONG TEAM While the Club Goes in Somewhat of a Crippled Condition Still They Hope to Capture Two of the Three Games. The Brunswick Pilots left lasi night at !* o’clock over the Southern for Mcßae, where they go to cross bats with the club of that city this after noon. While the Brunswick aggregation left somewhat crippled, Ihe boys hope to capture at least two out of the three games. Among those who were unable to go along with the team was Hunter Hopkins, the star fielder, Toni O'Connor, who lias been playing a good game at short, and William Cro vatt, first baseman. However, the team succeeded in se curing: some players to fill their places and hope to puli out victorious. But the chances are agaiust them as they are going up against a strung team. It is understood that players from several nearby cities have been se cured to deteat our Pilots, and tin games are ail Kxpected to be interest ting. Grimes will probably bo in the box for Brunswick tiiis afternoon, while Davenport, one of the best ametuei pitchers in the state, will Lie on the tiring line for Mcßae. The News will receive the. result m the game as soon as it is finished aim the local fans can iearu same by cal ling at tiie office. A NEW INDUSTRIAL PAPER. First Number of the Industrial Index Is Out. The first issue of tiie Industrial In ilex, a paper devoted to the indus trial. commercial and agricultural do velopmeut of southeast Georgia, is out, and the publication is one that promises to be of great goon lor Brunswick and south Georgia gen erally. and ue paper is edited by H. A. Wrench & Rons, who are well knnowu in the newspaper field. Tne publication will be issued monthly and The News pre dicts that it will be a great success. Amour the contributors in the first issue arc such men as Col. C. i*. Gouu- Jear, of tuis city, Editor Brantley, oi tne Valdosta 'limes, Editor Greer ot I Hit; Waycross Journal,, and other proui- I meat south Georgians. ’1 ne editorial page, as well as the others are bright with facts concern ing me industrial world of this sec turn, and The News Hopes tiiai the ill duslmil Index will live long and pros per American Legion of Honor. Atlantic City. .V J., Aug. 18—The supreme grand council oi the Ameri can Legion of Honor assembled here today iu biennial session. Each of the delegates won upon his breast the decoration of the French Legion ol Honor, the badge of the famous French, order being used by the Ameri can organization by special permission of the French government, granted in 1878 to Darius Wlson, of Boston, who was the founder ot the rider in Amer ica. Another Good Month. August will be another good month ill shipping of this port. Already tm shipment of crossties, lumber, as woi. as naval stores, etc., has keen large and altogether ihe month will be a very good one and will show a substau tial increase over August of last year Crack Shots Taking Part. Grand Rapids, Mcb., Aitg. 18- Gil bert. Crosby, Marshal, Eliott, and ■ score of other famous experts at tm traps are taking part iri the tonrna incut of the Consolidated Sportsmen, asiiocialou which opened lu re iday. Representative Butts Returns. Representative Butts returned >’<■•- terday from Atlanta, where he t<- niained several days after the legs laliirc adjourned. Mr. Butts says tin present session lias been arecorn breaker with the Georgia legislatin'! ami much work has been done. H' says while many good bills have beet passed, several good ones have also been killed, among them being the child labor bill. This, he says., to sure to pas* when the legislature men., in isus. INCREASE IN RETURNS Now Estimated That the Total Amount Will Be $500,000,000 GAIN IS A LARGE ONE All Counties in the State Except Lee and Telfair Have Been Heard From Coffee Shows Decrease in Her Returns. T "• following from yesterday's Con slip .m.i will lie of interest in Brims wici uiid (ilyun county generally: • he estuniitJNl tola! tax rot urns for the s! ite or Georgia amount to more thin, ttinoioeii.ooo, the total increase Ijoirift over f22,000,000 besides the in civ: . • from the franchise tax and other railroad increases. I hes,' arc the figures given out by Oaplain Harrison yesterday with only two counties —Lee and Telfair -yet to licit! from. The total increase, not uiel.i, ni-i.st .vo eouuhe- a'l.l tin railroads, is $21,963,141. The Coffee and Dooly county returns came in yesterday and were in totals, respectively, $2,588,000 and $4,231,692. showing a loss of $16,300 for Coffee county and a gain of $494,561 for Dooly county. The Coffee county re turns also brought to light the Interest itig fact that for two years the re turns from this county have beer showing a great decrease in the acre age of the county. lit 1901 the total acreage of Coffee county returned for taxation was 817,327 and in 1902 it was 751,460, while for this year it. was 700,855 acres, the decrease ill the past two being 116,472 acres. There is nothing in the otlical records to explain oi throw any light, on this strange shrink ago in real estate. SOCIALIST OATS GROWING. The Party Well Organized in Several States. Washington, Aug. 18. —The rapid in crease of the Socialist vote In this country has been causing the pollti ciansconsideralile concern. There arc indications that an international pro paganda of socialism is progressing Hi this lime, and Democratic and Repub can party managers expect to willies, still further gains in the Soealist voti at the next election, in other conn i ries besides this the Socalists have made notable strides recently, show ing the effects ol consistent and Persia lent efforts to advance their cause. Central Texas Fair. Bryan, Texas, Aug. 18.- The thiru annual Geiitral Texas Fair opened to nay iu a blaze of glory, in the mini Per and variety of exhibits the lan completely eclipses its two predeces sors, while in enterlaiumuit lea,lures it also establishes anew record. Tin agricultural and live stock interests o. Hi is section oi tiie state are unusually well ri presented From ail a crowd ol imtiumoUi proportions win visit lie- fair during tne four days i, will he open. The big shooting tourney Ui lie field in conjunction with the lap is also expected to attract u nuui-be. of visitors. Florists Meeting in Milwaukee. Milwaukee, VVIs., Aug. 18. Tne nine teen lb annual convention of the So eii-ty of American Fiorisls and Ornu fin mal HorUcuPurisls opened here to day. President John Burton of I'hiia uclpliia delivered Ins annual address. He reported the society in a flourisn mg condition, wlt'll its membership larger t dun ever bclore. Becrelary William J. Stewart, of Boston, re ported a paid up membership of sev oral thousand, in conjunction wit,, ilio- convention an elaborate flora] xhibit is being made in the expositon .niiiding. Master Blacksmiths Meet. Buffalo, N. V.. Aug. 18. - The elev nit !> annual eonventoii of the railroac laider Blacksmiths’ ussociaton opened acre today and will last four days Every state it the union is represent and n the convention and tin* time wil ■e di voted largely to diascnsslng met!, •ds of improving the eflicieney of won n the blacksmith's branch of railroad service. Southern Normal Institute. Douglas. Oa.. Any. 18 The fall tern •f the Southern Normal Institute, thi; ■ity, opens August 25. The principal Professor J. Walter Hendricks, ha; tenured a faculty of thoroughly com petent teachers for each department mil the prospects arc for the largest , ■ m! in its history. PRICE— FIVE CENTS. NEW POPE LIBERAL ♦ Fills* X (lives T housands to the Foot of Rome NOW IN GOOD HtALIH Sum of $20,000 is Soon to be Dis tributed Among the Needy of Rome—New Pontiff Seems to be Popular. Rome August 17.—The pope has given $20,000 lor distribution among Go- poor of Rome. The pontiff seems to have quite re covered his health and lie is giving more audiences than before be suffer ed frm his roce:;* feinting fit, although tin- beat is still sttffoealing. This morning, among others the pope re ceived Prince Chigi, marshal of the cinclave, and qutlitimied him regard ing I lie discharge of his duties as mar shal. Tile prim e said it would he bet ter for him to he inside the einelave precincts instead of outside ami they would he more effectually cheeked if the marshal was inside, ihe pontiff afterwards received Prince Orsini. The pope greeted him with saying he would lie glad if the prince would retain his office; which lie bad resigned hefre the death of Leo XIII. and expressed tlio hope that lie would not again resign it. In re ply Prince Orsini gave the pope to un derstand that liis resignation had no thing to do with the duties of Ills of fice, but was tendered on account of his dissatisfaction with the conduct of certain matters under the late pope. BLOW TO RURAL ROUTES. Discovered That There is Not Enough Money to Establish New Routes. Washington, August 17.—The very startling discovery has been made by officials of the posloitice department. Fourth Assistena Postmaster General Brintw lias learned to bin dismay that of the appropriation of $12,0u0,09U for the establishment of rural free deliv ery routes, during the tlsoal year, which ends June 30, 1904. only enough remains to allow the establishment of new routes up to Janurary Ist of m-xt year. Then it, will lie exhausted. A VV. Maclien, the superintendent now under indictment on various charges, is held responsible for tins condition of affairs, lie lias practi cally mortgaged the appropriation for the current fiscal year by establishing miles during the last months of bis incumbency. Of the $12,000,000 ap propriation iiiinio than one-haif will be required to carry routes already esfpHHsiied The intention ot cun gross was that a million dollars a month should lie available for the es tablishment of new routes. As it is, less than $6,000,000 remain for this purpose. Under tile existing condition of things, congress will cither have to call a halt on Hie establishment ot the new routes—which is not probable or pass urgent deficiency bills, whim will enable the department to carry our the policy in question. It is be lieved that the matter will be called '■<> the attention of congress at t.ne coming extraordinary session. To Old Point Comfort. On August. 19th the Southern Rail way will sell tickets to Old Burnt Comfort and Virginia Beach al sl2 Oi for the round trip. Tickets will be good returning until September 2d. C. L. CANDLER, General Agent A Card. I beg to annutince to the trade and the public generally that Mr. T. B, Ferguson, the soda water man, is now uperintendent or my bottling works, and as the public well knows ho will turn out only tlm best of ev.-iytiu,. s it our line. Wo are introducing sev eral new drinks, among the same ..a ing Mexican Wine Punch Coda, soon thing entirely new and never before qualed.. Our Peach Mellow is a whole peach orchard in every bottle. We also mt up tin; worl I renowned Root Beer and the genuine Coco Cola for, which we have the “xelusive right. Give us your orders and we guaran tee to please you. Very respectfully, L. LUDWJ’i Wfi Bay Stree' Phone 185. In Good Shape. The New* Job office has resumed business and Is ready to do all kinds and work on short notice. Let us >*l4 nit your next lob.