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THE BRUNSWICK DAILY NEWS. VOLUME 3, NUMBER 36. THE SYNOD ADJOURNED LAST NIGHT AFTER AN INTERESTING SESSION MEETING WAS A SUCCESSFUL ONE I*** - ' + tr* * Ministers and Friends Given Trip Around the Harbor Yesterday SEVERAL WII L PREACH AT LOCAL CHURCHES SUNDAY Several Interesting Addresses Heard By a Large Congregation at the Church Last Night—Ministers Now Homeward Bound. . | The Synod closed its session in Brunswick last night and among other matters of interest to Bnmswickians was the announcement of ministers who will fill various pulpits in this city tomorrow. I These announcements are as fol lows: At the Presbyterian church morn ing strvices, preaching by Rev. Richard Orme Flynn, of the North Avontn; Presbyterian church, Atlanta, at the night service preaching will be by Rev. E. W. Way, of Dalton. At the Baptist church morning ser vice, sermon by Rev. J. H. Patton, of Marietta; night service preaching by Rev. H. B. Searight, of Actworth. First Methodist morning service preaching by Rev. E. W. Way, of Dalton; night service, preaching by Key. J. G. Patton, of Decatur. Meter,dree Methodist church, morn ing service, preaching by Rev. J. W. Stokes, of Conyers; nigiit service, Searight of Acwot'th; might service, preaching by Rev. G. F. Bourne, of Enharlee. Morning Session. After the usual tlevotionrffcxerciHes yesterday morning the Synod entered into its work of the closing day of the fifty-ninth session, a session that haS been fraught with many pleasant incidents, both to the people of Bruns wick and tlio delegates and members assembled. The session has also been crowded with a great deal of inter esting and Important work to tine church body as a whole and helpful to each individual participating. The first business of the morning session war, the hearing of the report on the Presbyterian hospital, at At lanta, and discussioni thereon. The Synod heard from Rev. Richard Orme Flynn and Rev. Samuel Young on this subject and secured much valuable information regarding this branch of Presbyterian work. Many of the church congregations throughout Geor gia were not aware of this hospital being in existence when, in fact, it is one of the most modern Institutions of the kind in the country. The report of the synodical commit tee nu home mission work was adverse to taking this work out of the handfs jof the various Presbyteries and after lengthy discussions the report war, adopted. !: This concluded the work of the morning sesssion. At 2 p. m. the Synod and friends went on board the steamer Emme line for a trip to Jekyl island and around the harbor. The trip took up the entire afternoon and proved most enjoyable. The steamer was crowded but everyone enjoyed the trip and when landing was made on Jekyl they scattered away in parties and took in the beauties of this famous resort. Returning a short run was made out by St. Simon and then back to Bruns wick in time for supper and the eve ning service. ' , \ Evening Service. At the evening service Rev. W. F. Hollingsworth announced that after the sermon by Rev. W. A. Fraser, of Tatnall square church, Macon, synodical communion would be admin istered by the following: Serving of the elements by Rev. W. L. Harrell, Rev. G. G. Sydnor, Mess. Hail sell, Lewis, Dougan, Suggs.. The synodical communion sermon by Rev. Fraser was a scholarly one and at its conclusion the sacrement wa& administered to the entire con gregation. The memorial service in honor of the memory of departed brethren was then held memorial addresses being made Iby various members of the Synod. * Following this several resolutions of thanks to the people of Brunswick and the press and clergy were read it seeming to he the desire of each | member to express in some fitting ' manner their appreciation of the many courtesies shown them while in tho city and the Synod adopted one of tho resolutions offered which fully covered the case. Rev. Bowen, of Young's female col lege then addressed the assembly and the work being done at Rochelle and the needs of that well and favorably known institution. The moderator announced that tho following committees had been named to visit the educational institutions: To Young college—Rev. Carson anil Rev. R. A. Brown. To Blackshoar Presbyterial Insti tute—Rev. J. W. Quairterman, Mr. T. J. Wright. The reading of the minutes, their adoption and (other minor matters then concluded the Synod’s work and after singing “Tile Tie That Binds" and pronouncing the benediction tho body adjoured to meet in Dublin next year. The News is pleased to say that in every way Brunswickians did splen didly by the Synod and each indivi dual who assisted in their entertain ment as well as the entire popula tion have reason to he proud of the splendid reputation achieved by the hospitality shown those visitors. Brunswick has been greatly bene fitted by having them meet hero and the Presbyterian church has been greatly strengthened thereby. WANT WEIGHT SCHEDULE. Saw Mill Men Claim That They Are Being Annoyed. The Georgia Sawmill Association is endeavoring tci lrawe a schedulo of weights adopted by the railroads iq tho interest of avoiding the contests in reference to freights which have been frequent of late. Sawmill men claim that when a car is loaded and weighed it may again he weighed by the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau, and tiiat tlie figures given by that bereau are final. They claim that the bureau is nut disposed to be fair and that they arc Working to have a system of weights accepted according to the classification of freight without the weighing of each car. It is proposed to have the agents of the association and tlie railroads adopt jointly this schedule and to be guided thereby. This would save a great delay in shipping of lumber and the sawmill men claim that it would be fair in every way. PLENTY OF HANNA LITERATNRE It is Being Circulated in Ail Parts of the South. Birmingham, Nov. 13. —Prominent republicans throughout the south aro receiving a> mass of literature boom ing Senator Hanna for the republican nomination. Much of it consists of newspaper clippings giving Senator Hanna credit for the big victory in Ohio and dis cussing the advisability as the party nominee next year. These boomers are mailed at Cincinnati and Cleveland and thousands are being sent out. One circular quotes a statement that Senator Hanna has nothing to say in regard to his candidacy and adds: “His friends, who are in charge of affairs desire that the boom take lito and form outside of Ohio." Another piece of literature states that there is going to boa universal demand for Senator Hanna to allow his 1 name to be used for the nomina tion. Leaders of the “Lilly Whites in this state are delighted with the idea of Hanna’s candidacy and are now busy working up a boom for the Ohio man. Tlie friends of Rooosevelt here are endeavoring to get. the state organ ization to line up for him. Roosevelt Receives Negroes. Washington, Nov. 13. —President Roosevelt today received about thirty delegates to the Sociological society which is in session here, who called to. pay their respects. Former repre sentative White, of North Carolina, wa;t at the head of the delegation. 6trlkes Freight. Gadsden, Ala., Nov. 13.—This morn ing at the Alabama Great Southern crossing in Attella the electric car 'enroute to Gadsden collided will, a freight car knocking it off the track. Conductor Huffman and Squire Vlnter [ess, a passenger, were badly hurt. BRUNSWICK, GA., SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 14, 1903. PANAMA CUP IS NOW CONDEMNED Democratic Senators Will Oppose Treaty With New Republic l LAW ON SIDE WITH THEM Democrats Propose to go Before the Country in Support of Spooner Act to Show That They Favor the Canal. \ Washington, Nov. 13.—Representa tive Crumpacker of Indiana, who has again introduced a bill for cutting down tho representation of the south in congress because of the disfran chisement of the negro in many of the states, was a white house caller to day. Mr. Crumpacker said he could not now say what he would do about pres sing the matter at the regular session ctf congress, but he desired to he pre pared for possibilities by having the hill before congress. There is the best of reasons foir stating, however, that Mr. Crump-acker has no strong hopes of securing recognition for his bill before the session of congress a year from now. On the eve of a pres idential election; and with the republi can program one of doing little this winter, the chances for the considera tion of the Crumpacker measure are indeed, poor. Ini fact Mr. Crumpack er has about concluded that he will not press the bill until after the pres idential election but that he will at that time take it up and work more vigorously than before. CHURCH OF THE PRESIDENTS. Will Observe its One Hundredth Anni versary Soon. Wasliisgton, Nov. 13. —The “Church Wto ejwWuttW as York avenue Presbyterian church is known, because of the large number of pres idents who have worshipped there will observe its one hundredth anni versary during the coming week and the event will be an interesting one. There will be historical addresses by men conspicious in national affairs and by ministers who hold high posi tions jo the organization of the Presby terian church of the United States. This church dates its origin from the organization of the F street Pres byterian church in 1803. John Quincy A,dams was identified with tiie church and once rescued it from bankruptcy. President Andrew Jackson attended the Second church and figured conspiciously in the quar rel of the congregation over Mrs. Ea ton, “Peggy O'Neill,” who had a staunch' friend in "Old Hickory.” Among the other presidents who atten ded the church were: James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Ab raham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The pew occupied by Mr. Lincoln has never been removed. It is small, of do rk oak and has an old fashioned ap pearance that is a striking contrast with tlie other modern improvements in the church. ,*i*!& THE GEORGIA SILK MAGNATE. Held a Long Conference With Secre tary Wilson. Washington, Nov. 13.—Louis Magid, the Georgia silk magnate, held a long conference with Secretary Wilson to day eotneerning the future experiments of the agricultural department in the raising of silk worms in the southern states. Secretary Wilson will ask a consid erable appropriation for this purpose and he is anxious to have suggestions from Mr. Magid about its use. Mr. Magid left tonight for the south. He has completed arrangments to go abroad in a few days in the inter est of his Talulah Falls enterprise. He will purchase machinery such as cannot lie had in this country and ex pects to arrange for the coming to Georgia of some skilled and experien ced Italians to take up silk lands and also to work in the silk factory he proposes starting. New York Election Law. Now York, Nov. 13.—Assemblyman Foikes, of Richmond county, today in troduced a bill to repeal as what is known as the Barksdale pure election law, a recent enactment designed to prevent, corrupt practices or bribery. The hill will lie considered by the com mittee on privileges and elections. i Held a Busy Session. The board of registrars met at the court house yesterday and transacted irmsidprahle business. Several who , were registered had their names strik en from the list, . It<t . COLORED DAMSEL USED BID KNIFE 1 Anil Nearly Cut Another Acre Woman to Death RECEIVED SIX LARGE GtSHES Dosha Williams and Carry Willis Engage in a Fight With Serious Results —Knife Used in Telling Manner. Dosha Williams and Carry Willis, two Acre damsels, engaged in a fight about 11;30 last night, and, as a re sult, the latter woman is lying at the police station .seriously, if not fa tally wounded, with at least six bad gashes inflicted with a knife by the other woman. Just what causdd the trouble be tween the women is not known, but the police state that neither of the wo men were intoxicated. Two or three of the gashes are ugly ones; one across the forehead, another in tho breast and a third sliced off a large portion of the right arm. After the women had quarreled for a few minutes and Dosha drew the knife and began butchering her cam batant for all she was worth, and she chopped right and left until stopped. Both the women were arrested and placed in jail. City Physician Butts was summon ed and dressed the wounds of the in jured woman, fie stated that she was seriously cut hut would probably recover. EXPRESS COMPANY OFFICERS. Election Was Held In Savannah on Thursday. The annual meeting of the stock holders and directors of the Southern Express, Dor; pft,tv f v® held fit *>* offices of the company in Savannah Thursday. Tlie board of directors and officers of the company were present. The election of officers resulted as fallows: Chairman of the board of directors —• M. F. Plant. Directors IT. Deiupscy, 0. M. Sad ler. G. H. Tilley, T. W. Leary, M. J. O'Brien. E. W. Sheldon. M. F. Plant. President —M. J. O’Brien. First Vive President —T. W. Leary. Second Vice President —C. L. Loop. General Counsel—F. G. dußignon. A noticeable fact in tlie election of officers is the recognition of the abil ity of men who .began at the boitoin of the ladder and worked up. Morton 1 . F Plant, son of the late H. B ! . Plant, who founded the com pany, relinguishes the office of vice president to become chairman of the board of directors continuing actively the direction of all matters of gener al policy .pertaining to the manage ment of the company. COMING OF MISS BINGHAM. Promises to be a Rare Tbreatical Treat. The appearance of Miss Amelia Bing ham at the Grand next Wednesday night, promises toi be the theatrical treat of the season and Brunswick theatre goers are looking forward to tne play with great pleasure. This is the first visit of this noted acrtress to the south, and she wil nowt only he in this sec tion for a few weeks. Brunswick is, indeed, fortunate in se curing the attraction,, and it might bo stated that this will be the smallest city in which she will jtppear. She is presenting 'Tne Frisky Mrs. Johnson,” and lur received the very best of criticisms In every city that she has appeared. Seats for the at traction are now on sale, and from present indications, one of the largest audiences of the season will greet Miss Bingham. BLANTON A VICE PRESIDENT Elected by A. C. L Surgeons at Meeting in Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Nov. 1; The Plant System Medical Association today el ected the following officers: President Dr. It. P. Izlar. of Way cross, unanimously reelected; Dr. William Southerland, liigh Springs, first vice presideni ; Dr. G. W. Blan ton. Brunswick, sc/on] ' ice president; Dr. J. ii. Latimer, Waycross, secre tary and treasurer Executive com mittee, Dr. J. 11. Pittman, oif Jack sonville, Dr. J. li. Eger of Clearwater, Fla., Dr. J. P. Sharpe ot Boconton, Ga. The name of the association was changed to the Allauiic. Coast Line Medical Association. Montgomery \va ; selected as the next meeting place, REPORT HEARD 61 DAUGHTERS + Charleston Convention Has an Interesting Feature A BUSY SISSiON ADJOURNS The Meeting in Charleston Has Been the Most Interesting Ever Held By the Daughters of the Confederacy. , Charleston, Nov. 13.—The conven tion of the United Daughters of tho Confederacy spent several hours today in routine work, receiving and discus sing reports of officers and commit tees. The most interesting topic lieforo the body was the annual report ot Mrs. Roundsville, tho president of the organizations, in which she reviewed the work of the order in various states and the report was an excellent one in every particular. Reference was made to the building of the annex to tlie normal school at Athens which is to he a memorial to Miss Winnie Davis. The brave little southern girl, Miss Laura Galt, who refused to sing “Marching Through Georgia” and her entertainment by the Georgia veter ans this week, the suppresion of tho play “Uncle Tom's Cabin” in Kentucky and many other matters of interest were discussed. The committee on credentials which meets daily to receive credentials of delegates made a report and reports were also received from the secre tary and auditing committee. Telegrams of greetings ware receiv ed form Mrs. M. A. Mrs. . Smith, JSjIES; Stuart -.did JJtLgt nent women of the C'nflfedorttoy. it: Vn" TrtritWfllP*TffsF t’attf historians would meet tomorrow morn ing. i OPPOSE PLANS CF CRUSADERS Gainesville's Alleged Violations of the Law Will go to Court. Gainesville, Nov. 13.—After two days cf much excitement and a great doal of talk the Law and Order League, of this city, has setiloil down to bus iness. The executive committee has the work on hand ot running out the blind tigers and houses of ill-fame. The committee will obtain evidence against those who refuse to go. John B. Lipscomb, of the “Last Chance,” on the Athens road, has ag reed to leave after the next term of the superior court. Lipscomb is under bond to appear at the next term of the court on the charge of shoot ing at Rev. W. O. Petty, who re cently exposed the “Last Chance" In tho newpapers. Others who have notified to leave say that they are going to stay aud fight tiie matter in tlie courts. The committee refuses to state just what tlie next move will he hut mem bers say they are determined in tho ! matter and will leave no stone un turned to accomplish the purpose ot their organization. The say that, all the blind tigers and every question able resort will be forced to leave tlie city. Everything is perfectly quiet today, no damage of any kind has been done to property and tiffe people are waiting for tlie action of the Law aud Order League witli much interest. ALICE CAUSED A SENSATION. President’s Daughter Rode Through Streets “Man Fashion.” Washington, Nov. 13.—The stren uous young daughter of tlie president lias adopted a fashion some years ago so .popular in Chicago and other wes tern cities, hut. one that has been more or less looked askance upon tu tho effete east. Society wan shocked some time ago when Miss Mason, daughter of Ben ator Mason, rode trough the street astride. They now have another and worse shock for them. The presi dent s daughter does likewise. Those who are accustomed to the common sense of Mis;; Alice should not he surprised, for even while they admit, that tlie custom is somewhat of an innovation, and far from a grace ful one, all critics affirm it to he the host and safest way for a woman to ride. Whether the smart set like it or not Miss Roosevelt will continue to ride man fashion," CITIZENS’ CLUB WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE WHITE PRIMARY LITTLE NOTES ABOUT TOWN. Items Gathered by News Reporters for Hasty Readers. J. W. Chasten and family have re moved from the second story of The News building to the rooms over the store of G. W. Harper. Several of the pulpits of the Bruns wick cliurqehs will be occupied to morrow by visiting ministers who have been attending the Synod. The Southern morning train from Atlanta is now from one to four hours tote daily. The delay is caused by awaiting connections at Jesup. Yesterday was a regular summer day and a light suit, Panama hat etc., would not have been out of place. This delightful weather, it is to bo hoped, will continue. The river front certainly presents a healthy business appearance right about now and nearly every wharf is the scene of activity. Morgan Wade, the clever engineer of the steamer Falcon, which was des troyed by fire pome time ago, will be on- the new Satilla steamer in a like capacity. Those who notice such things say that there are more hacks in Bruns wick than any city of a like size in the United States and from the looks of the crowd of vehicles at each train these people must he telling the truth. At the arrival of a boat some nights since a gentleman took the trouble to count the hacks and he says there wan exactly eighteen there. The num ber of passengers on this particular occasion was three and all of them walked to their respective homes. It is thought that the business men will in future tak6 more interest in the (hoard of trade and it is certainly to Hje hoped that they will. . w the Wat pmfe'pt 1 y red without delay. \ Since the police made it bo warm for the first regiment of fakirs and beg gers, the weary willies have been giv ing us the go-by and none have been here recently. Let us continue to give the "tourists” a wide berth. The Adderley store on Newcastle street is now about ready for occu pancy again. There was less than twenty mem bers at the inspection of the Reserves Wednesday night but those who did stand the inspection made a good showing. THE NEW BOXES ARE NOW IN. First Floor of the Public Building Now Ready for Occupancy. Brunswick's handsome public build ing is now just about ready for oc cupancy, and it is expected in the course of a few weeks the different government offices will he removed into their respective quarters. The new mall boxes and either post office fixtures which arrived some days ago have been placed in position. The boxes are very different from those now in use and are locked by key instead of combination. They are placed just at the entrance of Un building and there iB quite a large number of them. All tho work on the postoiflice floor ot the building has boon completed, and Postmaster Brown is delighted with his new quarters and is anxious to move. RUMMAGE SALE BEGINS TODAY. People are Urged to Give Donations for the Sale. The people of Brunswick are reques ted to donate articles to the rummage sale which begins today for the bene fit. of the library. The library is badly in need of funds and its continued existence depends on the success of this sale. The pub lic spirited and generous people of Un city should need no urging to induce them t- come to tiie rescue of this worthy cause. It lies within the means of all to aid in this enterpttse and help the library by donations of old cloth ing, furniture, stoves, bedding, shoes, in fact everything is acceptable A committee will be at Dillon's tubby building this morning from 9 to 12 to receive donations, and another on duly this afternoon, All vviic- cannot send their donation; are urged to notify Mrs. H. L. Iline Mrs. J. E. du Bignon or Mrs. J". A. Montgomery and the articles will In sent for. Founder* Association. Washington, Nov. 13. —The sixth an nual convention of the National Foun ders Association finished its work to day aud adjourned. Isaac W. Frank, of Pittsburg, wan elected president. PRICE—FIVE CENTS. THE STATEMENT' IS ERRONEOUS That All White Voters Had Decided to Go Into It * r 10 NAME IICKEI FOR DECEIVE B R ELEC LION Citizens Club Surprised at Announce, ment That “all” White Voters Would Take Part in Good Gov ernment Club Scheme. The following was published t** j terda.y afternoon: “B appears that practically all ops position to the white primary has been withdrawn and the probabilities aro that ail the registered white voters will participate in the primary.” A reporter of The News, after see ing the item, immediately visited sev eral of the leaders of the Citizens cluh as well as other prominent business men of the city who are opposed to the “Good Government club primary” and they openly stated that they nevetl did Intend and do not now intend to go into the “primary” which is a polit ical scheme of the above named or ganization, and just why such a ro port has been printed they aro at | 4,i J* '&£& -fre WtWen'th ® *' .J i and now that two tickets will he Iw the field at, the general election la December. The Citizens cluh, whila not harasssing the public with polit ical literature, etc., is active, and it la understood, will place a strong ticket in the field, which will he composed of four of Brunswick’s most suhntaur lial business men. ,j The leaders of the Good Government club, it is stated, were responsible font the statement that “all'' white citizen* would go into the primary, which, it Is alleged by the Citizens club, is an other scheme to blind many of the voters, who are not in sympathy with tho "white primary.” f Just when the Citizens club will meet and name a ticket Is not known, but, from statements made by; the leaders of the organizations, a pub* lie mass meeting will he held and tha ticket named, and there will he u ticket cut and dried when said met)*' ing is held. | A report was current yesterday t/ the effect that the Good Government club hail already selected its ticket, and through the instrumentality of tha club, several names were published, tint, should any opposition arise in tho white primary tho club would quickly; rally to, tho support of four of the seven names and that it hail been agreed that should others enter the race three of those suggested would withdraw. V At any rate, it is ait assured fact that the ticket named in tlie Good Gov* eminent club "primary’’ will have op position, and, from all accounts, strong opposition, in December. j SOMEONE TOOK THE VALISE, Conductor Placed it on Platform *ns< it Soon Disappeared. A valise belonging to Mrs. W. K. Cox was last night taken by iniitaka or stolen at the union depot. Mrs. Cox arrived on the 8; 15 A. C., L. Conductor Morris assisted her from the train and placed the valfcu on the plaft.rm. In a few seconds when ho went to get it it was gone, and no one cottltl he found that, had, seen it at all. Whether someone took the valise by mistake or whether it was stolen is not known, but the police department was notified, and it any one did got it by mistake they are requested to advise Mrs. Cox. Growth of Postal Receipts. Washington, Nov. 13.—The state ment of the gross postal receipts as fifty of the largest postoflices for Octo ber, 1903 as compared with October 1902, shows aggregate receipts of $5,600,310, a net increase of $279,812 or almost seven per cent. The largest increase was at Atlanta aud it was 23 per cent.