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VOLUME 6. NUMBER 13. ALL COMMITTEES TO MEET ON MONDAY TO ARRANGE FOB 0.5 WJFFIMLS Board of Trade and Com merciai League Appoints Committees BUSISti MEN AT WORK Meeting Will be Held at the City Hall Torrorrow Morning at 11 O’clock. —Ah the Members are Request ed to Be Present. The committee from the council, tlie I'.oard ol' Trade and the Oommmorcial League, appointed to make arrange ments for meeting the owners and officers of the Georgia Coast and Pied mont Railroad Company, who are to \islt Brunsfwick shortly, will fiold their first meeting at the city hall to morrow morning at 11 o’clock, for the purpose of making preliminary ar rangements for meeting with the rail road officials. City council appointed a special committee at its meeting Friday night and yesterday the pres idents of the Board of trade and the Commercial League named the., co-n --imittees. The three committee, liich will jointly have the matter in charge is composed of the following: From the city council, Mayor Hop kins and Aldermen W. M Tupper and J. W. Wood. From the Board of Trade, E. F. Con ey, C. t. Goodyear, C. H. Heavy, W. M. Tupper, F. D. M. Strachan, F. D. Aiken, and President J. Stovall Smith and Secretary C. I>. Ogg. From the - Commercial League, J. F. Davenport, Karl Friese, B. Borchardt, L. H. Haym, Albert Fendig, T. New man. and President G. it Smith and Secretary H. A. Wrench. These three committees at the meet ing to be held tomorrow morning, will organize into one joint committee, elect a chairman and arrange a pro gram, as well as decide upon a date for the coming of the railroad officials. Whether or not the committee will make a canvass to see just what can be offered the railroad to extend to Brunswick, is not known, but it is hardly probable that this will be done, as the committee will first have to as certain just what the railroad com pany will ask of the people of the city.. After their demands have been made known the committee will then take the proposition under considera tion and see just wbat can be done. The business men of the city arc now thoroughly interestel in the com ing of this new road, and anything ‘reasonable will be done by them to se cure it. It is hardly thought that the promoters will be unreasonable in their demands, as the extension oi the line to this port will mean as much lor the road as it will for Bruns wick. All members of the above names commit l ees are requested to attena the meeting in the council chamber at the city liaii tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. It is the duty of every one of tnern to be present, as the mat ter to be discussed is a most impor tant one to the people of Brunswick. FALL MILLINERY OPENING. Pretty Hats to be Displayed by Mrs. Purvis on Friday Saturday. Mrs. W. M. Purvis will open her new millinery parlors to the ladies ol' Brunswick on next Friday and Sat urday in the building on Newcastle street formerly occupied by Goal stein’s shoe shop. Mrs. Purvis has been busy for the past several days preparing her hand some line of hats, among which are some of the prettiest ever displayed in Brunswick. -She spent several in the northern and eastern tnJLJpts selecting her hats and has .ail the latest tads and fashions in ladles headgear. Mrs. Purvis extends an invitation to all the ladies of the city to attend j her opening on mmt Friday and Sat- The Brunswick News. A MOB IN ALABAMA LYNCH TWO NEGROES * Mobile, Ala., Oct. C. —News was received here today of the lynching of two negroes early this morning. The neg Toes, who were charge! with assault, were being brought to this city by officers when they were, taker liom the sheriff and his^depu MACON EAGLES ENTERTAINED THE BRUNSWICK VISITORS The Macon News of yesterday says: At the regular weekly meeting held last night, several candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Eagle dom and to-day they carry their Eagle card ! n the inside pocket. A hunch of Eagles from Brunswick, were present and thoruhgly en joyed themselves while the degree team transformed the common, every day birds into glorious Eagles. A large number of applications were rean and two weeks hence there will ::e lots of new birds In the nest. Resolutions were passed discontinu ing the use of electric lights as long as the present differences exist be tween the light company and its street car employes. Alter the meeeting was adjourned a delig;htful barbecue and other refresh ments were served. FUTURE BUSINESS OF BROKERS Ware & Leland to Test Validity of the Georgia and Florida Laws. It will he of interest to those con cerned in the future brokerage bus iness to learn that tlie well konwn firm of Ware & Leland will test the validity of the new law. legislating the brokerage establishments out of business. The Jacksonville Metrop olis says: “All of the offices of Ware & Leland: brokers, that are located in Georgia ’ and Flotida will discontinue business' on October 15. Information to this ef fect has been sent out from the head l offices of the firm in Macon. In Geor gia there are six offices of the com j pany and in Florida there are about four. | This order was issued on account' of the recent bill passed by the Geor gia legislature doing away with brok tne offices in the state. The law gives the offices until tlie first of the year t > operate but the diiectors decided to wind up the Georgia affairs before the limit of the time was reached. "It is understood that Ware & Le land wil join hands with the othei companies in an effort to fight the re cent act on constitutional grounds It is claimed by the men who are at the head of the companies that there are several points in the act that wi'l not bear an examination before tin courts. As yet no action has been taken, but attorneys are now at work on the case and a bitter fight in tho courts is expected. BOTH BRIDE AND GROOM WERE GORED TO DEATH Marttnsburg, W. Va., Oct. 6.—Fred Cowan and his 17-year-old bride, who wore a red dress, were gored to death, by an angry bull in a pasture belong ing to John Hatfield, near Richard Falls, Raleigh county, today. The young couple had just been hurriedly married in opposition to the wishes of their paren's, and were making their way to tlie railroad to take a train. Many Btill Moving. Quite a large number of families have removed from St. Simon since the closing down of the mills and a number of others are preparing to seek locations in other parts. It is said that the mill will remain closed! ootU die first of the year. BRIDE WAS FOUND DEAD ON STEPS OF HOME. Newport, K. 1., Oct. 6.—Hurry ing home from work with a birth < day present for his bride, John j. Sullivan found her seated on the stoop of their modest home awaiting him. Placing the pack age in her lap, he bent to kiss tier, when he discoverei she was dead. BRUNSWICK, GA., SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 7, 1906. ties by a mob numbering about sixty men. Sheriff Richardson remonstrated with the mob but to no avail and the two men were hanged. It is the gen eral opinion that they were the guilty negroes. DOROTHY NOT TO DISCONTINUE THE RUN TO ST. SIMON MILLS The report that the steamer Dorothy would discontinue the run to St. Simon Mills is untrue. The steamer will continue as heretofore, ft is true that rince the closing of the mills the business of the boat has decreased but the owners are determined to continue to operate the boat. RELIGION OF MODERN JEW, HIS SUBJECT FOR TONIGHT. Dr. Alfred T. Godshaw, the well known rabbi, will deliver a sermon at the synagogue tonight, his subject, being Religion of the Modern Jow. Rabbi Godshaw is a very interesting and lorceful talker and his sermon to night will no doubt be an Interesting one and will be heard by a large con gregation PAWNEE BILLB’ SHOW MAY COM 2 Understood That Wild West Attraction is Headed This Way. Brunswick people may have an op portunity of seeing a genuine wild west shew within tlie next few week3. Pawnee Bill is now on a tour in this section and it is understood that he is figuring on coming to Brunswick during tlie latter part of the month. The show will exhibit in Waycross on October 25 and may be here on the following day, although the advance agent has not yet visited the city. It wit' be remembered that Pawnee Bill’s show came to Brunswick several years ago, but did not give ape-- formar.ee on acount of the weather. REAL ESTATE IS ACTIVE SEVERAL DEALS CLOSED. Real estate is quite active in the city just at present and several deals for small city property has been made during the past few- days. Tlie News hears of several large leals which are about to be closed, and which lie of much interest to the peo ple of the city generally. NO CHAN6E MADE IN OLD US RAILROAD COMMISSION CONSID ERS ADVISABILITY OF FIXING TIME LIMIT ON SWITCHING. Brunswick shippers will be intei estel in Gio announcement that the railroad commission of the state will hardly tr.ako any changes in the pres ent swit'h'ug rules of the railroads, and that the charges now in force will mere than likely be continued. Brunswick is very much interested in this question, as the present rules are perfectly satlsfactoiy here. The Atlanta Journal of yesterday contained the following on this suo ject: “After disposing of the Wadley and Mt. Vernon ownership case, the com mission of Its own motion took up the question of switching and trans ferrin? - cars at points of destination. Every road in the state, with the sin gle exception of the A., B. & A. oppos ed vigorously any change In the pres ent plan. The commission consid ered the advisability of prescribing a time limit for the switching and trans fer of cars." To Wholesale Trade Only. Coney. King & Cos., the new fish dealers, announce that hereafter thev will cater to the- wholesale trade only. Since entering business a few weeks ago these young men have built up .1 large out of town business and have not been able to meet the demand for fish, oysters, etc. Under these cir cumstances they have decided to dis continue the retail business and here* alter will sell only to the wholesale flak house*. A CALL IS ISSUED FDD THE MASS MEETING Which Will Be Held at the City Ball Tomorrow Night NAME A MUNICIPAL TICKET a All White Voters of the City Have Been Invited to Attend the Meet ing—Several Citizens Will Make Addresses. A mass meeting will be held at the city hall tomorrow night at 8 o’clock by the white voters of the city to the purpose of nominating a ticket to bo presented to the white primary to he held early next month. It is understood that a full ticket, composed of a mayor, four aldermen, and anew city executive committee will be named. Just who will be se lected at the mass meeting is not yet. known but a number of prominent business men are being mentioned hi connection with the places, both for mayor and members of tho aldermanlc board. A number of weil known citi zens will address the meetiug, which is expected to be a largo and represen tative one. The following call has been Issued for the meeting: There will be a mass meeting of the white voters of the city of Brunswick, irrespective of party or past affilia tions, at the city hall, Monday evening, October 8, 1906, for the purpose o. nominating candidates for the office of nmvor and aldermen to be voted fo: by the citizens of Brunswick at the approaching city election. This meth od will be pursued in opposition to that recently adopted by certain poli ticians to force upon the people their choice tor mayor, selected at a se cret conclave, behind closed doors, without giving the people any voice in the matter. “The good, liberty-loving and inde pendent people of the city will show their resentment of the treatment ac corded them by these "side-door poli ticians to force upon them a candi date for mayor In whose selection they were not consulted, nor bad any voice, and should come out Monday evening and. assist In making a ticket composed of men best qualified to ad minister their public business during the most Important epoch in the his tory of Brunswick. “Every voter Is cordially invited to attend. “Speakers will address tho meeting on the issues of the campaign.” INSANE MOTORMAN IN CHARGE OF CAR. New York, Oct. C. —Motorman Leo Schwartz, while in charge Grand street car of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, crowded with men and women, suddenly went Insane while crossing the Wil'iamburg bridge today, put on full speed and would have dash ed tbe passengers to death In a collision had not he been over powered just in time. WEATHER MAN RIGHT; COLD SPELL ON TIME. The forecast of the weatner man tor today was colder, and, judtng from the atmosphere at an early hour this morn ing, tne prediction will prove true. A cold spell arrived during the night, and the mercuy went down a good many degees. It is expected that light covering will lie found very com fortable tonight. Emmeline In fthape Again. The steamer Emmeline, which was the victim of an accident some days ago, ha* been thoroughly repaired an.i Is now on the run to Kernandina again. Tha machinery was only slight* !y damaged aad Is now in first class oeudnie* TWO KILLED, THREE DYING AS RESULT OF AUTOMOBILE RACE PRETTY UNION STREET RESIDENCE !S SOLD The pretty home on Union street, formerly owned by L. Weiss, has been sold to Mrs. D. L. Keller, about $5,000 being involved In the deal. Tlie resi dence in question is located on Union street between Monk and Mansfield, next door to the home now occupied by Mr. Weiss and Is one of the prettiest houses in the vicinity. The deal was made through the real estate agency of Brobston, Fendig & Company and was closed up Friday afternoon. RETUr¥s” FROM SGENEOF STORM S. S. B. ALEXANDER VISITED CITY IN WHICH THREE OF HIS REL ATIVES WERE KILLED. Mr. S S. B Alexander returned yes terday from Coden, Ala., a small city on the gulf coast n short distance from Mobile where he went several days ago, seeing In the press reports whore two of his sisters had lost their lives In the storm which did so much dam age In mat vicinity a few wooks ago. Mr. Alexander, after seeing the names of his relatives among tlioaa reported killed, wired them at Coden, but no reply was receivod, and he left for the place immediately, and upon his arrival learned that both his sis ters, Miss Mary R. Alexander and Miss J. Alexander, as well as his sister in-law, Mrs. Frances Alexander, had lost their lives in the terrible storm He savs the house they occupied was completely wrecked by the awtu. gate, and that many people In that, immediate vicinity were killed. Mr. Alexander says that the re reports sent out about the storm were not exaggerated in the least, in tact, ne Is of the opinion that its was not all told. In the vicinity of Coden great damage was done to property and the loss of life, was heavy Building after after building was blown down, the debris killing the occupants be lore they could make their exit. Mr. Alexander’s host of friends In Brunswick will join The News in ex tending deepest sympathy In the sad death of Ills relatives. Will GET AFTER THE CORPORATIONS LESS THAN FIFTY PER CENT IN GLYNN COUNTY HAVE REGISTERED. Ordinary Dart yesterday stated to a News reporter that unless over halt the domestic corporations in Bruns wick registered with him and pay tho required tax to the county tax col lector, the matter will be called to tlie attention of the next Glynn county grand jury, and officers of said cor porations will ho indicted and pros ecuted in the superior court, the pen alty oi the crime being a fine not less than double the amount of the tax. Under a recent Georgia act all do mestic corporations are required to register with the ordinary of the coun ty before the first or January and pay specified tax to the collector. Ordi nary Dart yesterday examined the charter records of Glynn county and it was discovered that less than fifty per cent, of the corporations In this county had so far registered. In all there are 43 corporations in the coun ty now in operation under charters and of tills number only 20 have reg istered. although they were required to do so before January X, last. Notices have been Issued to the cor porations from tne ordinary s office on several occasions, but still the of ficers of corporations pay no attention to the law. The next step will he i bring the matter to tne attention of the grand jury and all officers of the corporations not complying with the law win be prosecuted. To avoid this action Ordinary Dart requests all corporations to register with him at once and pay ths required tutstlw collect or. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. WERE RAGING FOR VANDERBILT GUP Wagner Wen the Race, with Lucia Second and luray Third LAST RAGE IN AMERICA Vanderbilt Says There Will be Ne More on Account of the Fatal ities Yesterday—Race Wltnees ed by Thousands. Weatbery, Long Island, Oct. 6. Th raco for tho Vanderbilt cup today pro bably ends reckless automobtla races in America. The fatalities In todays race was tho cause of Wm. K. Vanderbilt t withdraw future “Vanderbilt cups’" and the millionaire announced tttst he would hereafter oppose automobile racing. In the race today Wagner won. Lu da coming second, Duray third and Jenntsky fonrtn. Seventeen high power automobile racing machines started In the race, beginning at C o’clock, for the Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., cup. The course, which :ieglns at a point near West bury on tho Jericho Turupipe led over some of the best roads of Long Island and 1b practically a rectangle measuring 29.21 miles from start to finish along the outer lines. The course was traversed ten times, male ing a distance of 297.1 miles. There Is a great dip in the course about the center of the northern boundary ani this leads down to the so-called Hair pin turn which Is more like an In verted IJ. This Is regarded as one of the danger points along the coast but there are a number of other es pecially short turns, at any of which an Incautious driver maw come te grief. Thousands of people were gath ered along the route to see the dyers puss today, but for fatalities the ruoe probably has the American reooro. At a polut regarded as less dan gerous than others, two men were killed ouhrlght, while three others are in a dying condition and Are more badly, but not dangerously In jured. Several others wore slightly hurt but did not require medical attention. NEW VORK MILLIONAIRE WEDS A TRAINED NUHSE. Now York, Oct. 6. —Another beau tiful trained nurse, by tender devotion and solicitude, has won the heart and hand of her millionaire patient. Charles E. Halllwell, first vice prea ldent of the American Tobacco Cos , is the patient, and he was married at All Annals church, West Mighty llrst street and West End avenue, yes terday to Ruth Alice Cote, the nurse. Mr. HalllweU’s son, Walter, and hie son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Holland Duell, with a few very Inti mate frlonds, were present at the ceremony. A NEORO ’POSSUM SUPPER ENDS IN A PITCHED RATTLE Douglasvllle, Oa. Oct. 6. —In a Greet for-ali light wtiicn occurred at a ne gro supper about two mites from her* Friday night, three negroes were seo lously shot, several more struck by stray bullets and eight or ten woundeg by rocks or atlcks. John Murphy and Will Riley engag ed in tne original light ana sides were taken by otner negroes present till at least torty were engaged. Murphy shot Riley three times with a shot gun at a distance of twenty steps and snog his slier, Sophia RUey, very seriously. The occasion of their gathering was a posum supper at wnlch wniskey flowed treely. In Good Condition Niw. The Ariel, Col. 1u Blgnon s gasoline launch, has been placed In first class condition and ia at work again. This is one of Uie beet boats ef tk# kind in the heritor.