Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

THE BRUNSWICK NEWS VOLUME 7. NUMBER 261. 1110 PUI ON PASOENOER STEAMERS , \ BRUNSWICK STEAMSHIP COM PANY TO SOON INAUGURATE SERVICE, Three Handsome Passenger Steamers, It is Rumred, Will Be Put on Run Between New York and Brunswick. / While It Is Impossible to get the report confirmed in this city, it is being generally rumpred 'that the -Brunswick Steamship company is now preparing to put on a passenger service between Brunsdwick and New York and that the company has re cently made arrangements for two handsome passenger ships, which will be put on the run, together with the steamer Brunswick, which is owned by the company and is at present on another run. When the Bee Line took over the New York-Brunswlck business of the Mallory line a few months ago, noth ing was done about the passenger bus iness, and since the withdrawal of the Mallory line there has been no service between this city and New York. The report is now current, however, that the company intent'-! to give the people of the south an excellent pas senger service. According to the re port there will be a ship out of New Y'ork for Brunswick every Friday,'ar riving in this city Monday. If the travel is heavy enough to warrant it an additional ship will be put on. 1 The service, it is understood, will begin during tht middle of October and after established will be kept in force the year around. The Mallory line formerly enjoyed a good passen ger business between New York and this port, but when the Bee line suc ceeded that line here it did not have the necessary passenger ships to con tinue the service. It is generally .believed that the Teport is true and that some definite announcement concerning the inaugu ration of the service will be announc ed shortly. SAYS THE SEABOARD IS NOT TO BE SOLD "If the Seaboard Is to be sold any time soon I have no Information re garding it at all." said Mr. Lancas ter Williams, one of the receivers, in an interview given out while in Savannah Friday. “Of course the court can order the road so;id at any time it sees fit, but .1 hardly think that probable under ex isting financial conditions. I can see .no early ending of the receivership, but, as I have stated, the matter rests In the hands of the court, which will no doubt be guided at all times by what it conceives for the best interests of the property. "ine receivers are going right ahead with the work of rehabilitating the system and have already done a gieat deal towards putting it in shape to handle the business that may be offered. By direction of the court we will spend a million dollars in im provements right away. The largest of these expenditures is at Tampa, where a half million will be spent in the extension of our terminal facili ties. Our location there is right in the heart of the city and in order to secure the immense advantages this gave to us it was necessary to make the expenditure named. “The wooden bridges of the system will be replaced with steel bridges at a cost of $225,000; 12,000 tons of 75-pound steel rails will be laid on the main line between Portsmouth and Norlina at a cost of $260,000; other improvements in the way of new ware houses and extending our facilities at Jacksonville, Fernandina and Athens will be made at a cost of $135,000. The line between here and Montgom ery is in excellent shape, though later there will be some improvements made on it also." Strenuous Strides to Success. Good articles, honest values, relia bility and courteous treatment are adding customers to K. Mott, the jew eler's already large and well-pleased number of patrons. Mr.AMott has a neat store and good stocWand is kept busy all the time. His rfcair depart ment Is kept up to a hfc standard and no matter how diffMtt the job is he can fix it as and at reasonable price. A Vs3.will con vince you. ! | OFFICERS ELECTED CT TIE ELIS COMPANY 1 ORGANIZATION IS PREPARING T<s BEGIN WORK ON THEIR HAND SOME HOME AS SOON AS POS SIBLE. The Brunswick Elks company, which was organized some time ago for the purpose of erecting the new Elks I home in the city, met during the week ! and elected a board of directors and j in turn the directors held a meeting yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock in j the offices of Albert Fendigj & Cos.. I elected officers of the company, j A majority of the members of the board were present and the meeting was quite an interesting one. The offi cers elected were the following; President, Albert Fendig; vice presi dent, L. It. Akins; . secretary and treasurer, L. 11. Hayrn. The board cf directors is composed of the above officers and the follow ing: E. D. Walter, R. E. Briesenick, B. Padrosa, H. T. Dunn, George H. Smith and F. E. Twltty. The company is now preparing to begin active on the handsome building which is to lip erected on the large lot at the corner of New castle and F streets, which was pur chased by the lodge some time ago. A petition foj an amendment to the original charter of the company has been applied for and will be granted at the next session of the superior court. As soon as this is and ne it is expected that the active work on the/ building will begin. GOVERNOR MAY VETO IHE BILL STATED IN ATLANTA THAT HE DOES NOT APPROVE THE HOLDER BILL. ATLANTA, Aug. 29—With the compromise agreement in the senate on a cosvlet measure, it develops that the opposition to the Holder bill is growing strongeK and more aggressive in its fight on a number of object ionable features. In connection with this development it is openly stated by persons close to Governor Smith that he will not approve the Holder bill as it now stands. Friends of tho governor declare that he objects strongly to many features of the bill as it now is, and these ob jections, with others, are, it is said, w'eaning support from the Holder bill. It was conceded to be possible that the bill, slightly amended, would pass the house, but it is claimed that it has no earthly chance in the senate. This fact is also being used with telling effect against the usefulness of the house passing a bill that will not be acceptable to either the senate or the governor is, it is stated, appealing to many members, who have been inclined to support the measure. Jewish New Year. Brunswick’s many Jewish citizens are now preparing for their new year celebration, which comes the latter part of next month. The Jew ish new year is followed by a num ber of other holidays. DESPERADO HAD BULLET IN HEAD NOTED NEW JERSEY OUTLAW IS BELIEVED TO HAVE SUICIDED. STERLING, N.J., Aug. 25. —William Monroe, the desperado whom hun dreds of citizens have been scouring the woods for, was found near New ton this morning with a bullet in [his brain. He is believed to have committed suicide. j Monroe burned the farm houses of Jonathan Deyo, at Lelan's Corners, [and tried to murder the Deyo family. Beating Deyo and his wife with an iron bar, he took their baljy from the crib and threw him against the wall. He also cruelly beat the Deyo’s fath er and mother-in-law. BRUNSWICK, GA., SUNDAY MORNING. AUGUST 30, 1908. 121,000 COULD BE BUSED EOf TIE INCOME TAX WITH A SPECIAL TAX ON NEAR BEER THE STATE COULD RAISE A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY FwR ITS USES. ' \ ATLANTA. Aug. 29. —Estimates as to the sum of money that would be raised by the revenue provisions of the senate substitute" convict bill vary largely. This variance of opinion arises from the proposed income tax of cue half mill per dollar, or 50 cents per thousand dollars, on the gross in "omes of individuals, firms and cor porations doing business in Georgia. The "near beer" tax feature of the substitute is more easily estimated, and it is the general consensus ot opinion that such a tax would raise, annually, approximately $200,000 or 5250,000. The proposed income tax will apply alike to the high and low. The day laborer, "one boss” farmer and his baud; the poorly-paid parson; the prosperous preacher; the well-groom ed and well fed bishop; the hard pressed barrister; the wealthy lawyer, llie rich doctor; the poor doctor; the high-priced mechanic; the cheap me chanic; the small merchant; the mer chant prince; the big corporations; tile little corporation; the laborers, clerks and other employes of the big and little merchant and the large and small corporation, these are the per sons, firms and corporations that will |j>ay the income tax. A conservative estimate of the in comes in the state of Georgia from all sources is between four and five hundred million annually—l4oo,ooo,ooo and $500,000,000. A tax of one-half mill per dollar (50 cents per thou sand dollars) would net the state approximately $250,000 per year. The income from the cotton crop alone approximates one hundred mil lion donars annually. The gross income of the railroads of Georgia is over forty million dol lars annually. The income of the salaried men and wage earners of all kinds aggre gates easily, it is estimated, three hun dred million annually. A BANKRUPT CASE FROM DECATUR COUNTY Came to Referee Isaac as Other Referee Was Away. Referee Max Isaac yesterday re ceived a petition for bankruptcy from Gordon L. Boyett, of Attapulgus, I)eea tur county. This is not in Referee Isaac’s district, but as Referee Lane was not in Valdosta, and as Judge Speer is away on bis vacation, the case was sent to the local referee. The assets of the bankrupt were plac ed at $1,600, while the liabilities are $l,BBl. The usual homestead was asked for. A petition was also filed asking the ,referee to restrain ttiq sheriff of the city court from selling the assets of the bankrupt on next Tuesday. The injunction stopping the sale will lie issued. % oAILORS ARE LEFT BEHIND. Scores of Stragglers at Sydney When the Fleet Leaves. SYDNEY, N. S. W., Aug. 29.—Re fore the American fleet left for Mel bourne Admiral Sperry sent a letter to Premier Wade thanking him for the reception and magnificent hospi tality extended. After the vessels were clear it was found that eighty stragglers failed to join the ships. They will not be posted as deserters. It is thought the non-appearance of many was acciden tal. Fifty stragglers embarked later on the Yankton to rejoin the ships at Melbourne. VICTORY SURE, SAYS MACK. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and New York for Bryan and Kern. NEW YORK, Aug. 29. Chairman Mack of the democratic national com mittee, arrived today to inaugurate the campaign in the east. He said: "The elements of doubt ;in the coming election are being s.wept away by the drift of the country to ward the democracy. lam absolutely confident of the election of Bryan and Kern. 1 say this frankly, from the fact that reports received of canvasses made are the indexes that the next administration at Washington will be democratic. “Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and New York will undoubtedly go democratic this year." . ... , u RIFLEMEN ARRANGE FOR ANOIHER | FIELD DAY jiNTERESTING PROGRAM £>F SPORTS TO BE CARRIED OUT ON ST. SIMQN MONDAY WEEK, LABOR DAY. I Arrangements have neek completed for the big field day and moonlight and danoe to be given by the riflemen and band on St. Simon's Island, on Monday (all day), September 7 (Labor Day). The band and riflemen will go over on the 9 a. m. boat, and the following program has been fixed: Baseball game in the morning. Band concept at 3 to a p. m. Prize drill by the riflemen at 4.00 p. m. Extended order drill with blank cart ridges by riflemen at 4.30. Guard mount and drill by riflemen and band at 5.30. Dancing a,t S p. m. The moon will be almost full and the surf bathing will be perfect. As this will be the last moonlight excur sion of the season, all should take advantage of the occasion and take their mothers, sisters and best girls over for a day of pleasure. The First Infantry band will be prepared to furnish good music and plenty cf it. Fare 50 cents; children, 25 cents. Tickets can be purchased from all the members of the band and riflemen at the drug stores of J. E. Morgan, Rose, Bruce, and Andrews. The fol lowing schedule of the steamer Atta quin will ho’used: Leave Brunswick —9 a. nt., 11 a. tn„ 2.00, 5.30 and 8 p. m. Leave St Simon’s —10 a. m., 12.30, 4, 6.30 and 11.30 p. nt. LUMPKIN IN RACE AGAINST LINDSEY Another audldate for pension com missioner las entered the already well filled eld, in the person of Cap tain T. P. Luihpkiu, of Dade county. He anno > 9(1 his candidacy Friday afternoba, and proposes lo make a vigorous cani[uiign. Captain Lumpkin, a native Geor gian, served with honor ami distinc tion in the Confederate army. He has scores of friends throughout the state who wilt rally to his support in the race that he lias entered. BEAR STEAKS WERE ON THE SAVANNAH MARKET SAVANNAH, Aug. 29 For the first time in many years bear steaks were on sale In the public market of Sa vannah Friday. Messrs. E. A. Silvera, of Savannah, and C. L. Bryan, who lives just over the South Carolina line, killed a big boar in the Carolina swamp on Thursday and sent his carcass to Savannah to be sold. Epicures bought the steaks at fancy prices. It is said hears are plentiful in the vicinity in which this one was killed. CAR FACTOR! AT WATCROSS SAFE IT HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF RE CEIVERS’ HANDS AND WILL RESUME. WAYCROSs/Aug. 29.—The follow ing statement was given out by those in charge of the South Atlantic Cai and Manufacturing company in this city this afternoon: "A joint taeeting of the directors of the South Atlantic Car and Manu facturing company asd the committee of management representing the com pany, material men and banks, to gether with counsel for the company and other counsel representing credi tors, was held last evening when an arrangement satisfactory to all par ties concerned was reached for the suit for injunction and receiver recent ly filed to be withdrawn, and another meeting of the directors and commit tee of management to be held is Sa vannah on Tuesday next to provide for the continued future operation of the car plant at Waycross. The resignation of Mr. George Dole Wadley, president of the company, heretofore tendered, was accepted and Mr. B. F. Bullard, of Savannah, elect ed to fill said office. “Pursuant to the action taken, Judge J. L. Sweat, of counsel for complain ants, obtained an order today from Judge T. A. Parker for the dismissal of said suit at the cost and expense of the company, revoking the Injunc tion heretofore granted and discharg ing the receiver aßPolnted." A., B. & A. MAY NOW BUILD LINE TO VALDOSTA RUMORED IN THAT CITY THAT THE ROAD WILL LIKELY BE EX TENDED THERE SOON FROM WAYCRCSS. Is the A., B. & A. railroad socn to start another extension? According to reports in Valdosta the line is figuring on entering that city and may do so at an early date. The report is to the effect that the line may be extended to Valdosta from Waycross. The Valdosta Times has heard this nmu r, and in its issue of Friday appeared the following article: , "There are persistent rumors that Valdosta is going to get anew rail road before very tong from an en tirely new source. It is said that there is a strong probability of the A,, B. & A. coming to this city from NVaycross, cr rather a road that would have very friendly connections with the A., B. & A. "A road is now under course of con struction from ’Waycross toward Nashville, Ga. It is said that that road is to be deflected to Milltown and then brought on toward Valdosta. This would open up excellent terri tory to Valdosta and Waycross both and would leave the field for an in teresting fight by the two cities. "It is also rumored that the proposed line from here to Moultrie is net dead, and that it Is likely to wake tip to full size existence at any time. This would be a splendid line of road and could easily be supported by the ex cellent country through which it would pass, to say nothing of the good con nections that it could make at both ends of the line.’’ GET YOUR GOB READY EG SHOOT WILL BE LAWFUL TO SHOOT DEER AND VARIOUS OTHER GAME ON TUESDAY. Sportsmen can get. ready for the shooting season, as the bars of the state law, on a number of birds and other game, will be dropped Tuesday, September 1, and it will then be law ful to shoot deer, marsh hens, and various other game. The open season for shooting doves opened on July 15, but so far none of the birds have been killed in this section of the state. It reported that deer are more plen tiful than ever in this section of the state and two or three parties have already been made up to go out bright and early Tuesday morning. Deer can be found within six or eight miles from the city, about a dozen having been killed last sea son. It is also reported that other game is more plentiful than ever. The shooting season proper, how ever, when it will he lawful to shoot quail, which file sportsmen considers the real sport, when he can get out and enjoy watching his dog work as well as he does shooting the birds, does not .jmpn until November 1. Quail —lt is objected— -will be more plenti ful than ever this season. The weath er conditions in the fall were all that could have been desired, and it is expected that local hunters will have a good time of it generally this season. Going to Fernar.dira. The local baseball club, first team, will probably reorganize during the present week and practice for a game to be played in Fernandina on Labor Day„ Monday week, with the club of that. city. If a battery.- can be secured from Savannah the locals will make the trip. Bowen and Walk er, the local star battery, are now playing with the Florida club. WINTER HERE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE TIME Cold Day in August Situation Here at Last. A capricious touch of winter, just enough to turn one’s toes a sijft pink in the early morning and one's mind blanketward, has come upon Bruns wick. Rightfully it is entirely cut of place in August, and would be “reg ular" only in October. The minimum temperature Friday was but 62 degrees, and there was a decided frostiness in the air. According to /.reports received at the weather bureau, all the Georgia rivers are now rapidly falling. The river forecast is that the swollen rivers will fall at all stations. PRICE: FIVE CENTS. AUGUSTA STILL 111 A Sf MS CONDITION RED CROSS HEADQUARTE33 AT .. ASHINGTON ISSUES AN APPEAL FOR AID. Water Supply of the City is Almost Exhausted, Cars Not Rtyming and the City is Badly Torn Up. AUGUSTA, Aug. 29. —Augusta is to day facing the toughest proposition which has ever before confronted her, but the people are not disheartened. Ihe streets.are filled with mud, the water supply is nearly exhausted, in dustries are idle and electrical utili ties are paralyzed. The death list this morning had leached 22, Six bodies of negroes have beyn recovered since yesterday afternoon. It is still believed that more have been drowned. A few telephones are working this morning and the trolley service may be partially resumed by night. The railroad situation is improving. The Georgia Southern and Augusta South ern are operating trains in to the city today, and mail is being delivered. A temporary bridge is being thrown across the canal. The pumps at the waterworks station are being operated again. Jl.dk.. Cape Fear River at High Mark. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., Aug. 29. The Gape Fear river reached the high mark of 80 feet this morning. This is beyond any previous record. Riactually tho entire city is under a water depth of 2 to 3 feet. The town was in darkness last night. Three thousand people have been driven from their homes. There is much suffering. It is believed the highest stage lias been reached and the high waters will begin to recede by tonight. Appeal for Aid. WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.—The Red Cross headquarters this morning is sued an appeal for assistance for the flood sufferers in Augusta and else where in the south. FUNERAL OF MRS. CHRISTIg. Took Place Yesterday Afternoon from the Baptist Church. The funeral of Mrs. Alfred C. Chris tie, whose suicide Friday afternoon caused universal sorrow in Bruns wick, took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the First Baptist church, of which the deceased was a consistent member. A large concourse of friends fol lowed the remains to the church and thence to their last resting place, where they paid a last tribute of re spect to the most estimable iatly. The suicide of Mrs. Christie is still unsolved as to a reason for her act. Many conjectures as to the reason are made, but so far not one piece of evidence has been found to throw any light on the subject. INTERESTING COURT TUESDAY. Referee Isaac Witt Have Number of Cases to Dispcse Of. Referee Isaac will convene tile bank ruptcy court Tuesday morning and tile indications are that the session wiil be an unusually interesting one, as a large number of’cases aro on the calendar for that date. Judge Isaac has been away on his vacation for the past two or three weeks and before he left he assigned all cases, petitions, reports, etc., for that date, and all papers which were received during the time that he was away, as well as since his return, have been booked for hearing on Tues day. VETERANS OF fcIANY WARS PASSES AWAY PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 29.—Chas. 11. Hill, native of Wisconsin, during the past 2(( years holding a commis sion in the American navy as first lieutenant, which he resigned to be come captain in the Brazilian navy, and who afterward was rear admiral in the Chilean navy, died yesterday. In additios to serving in three navies Hill was a captain of volunteers in the Spanish-American war, and when later mustered cut of service went to South Africa, where he was com missioned a captain in the Boar army serving under General Cronje. It is said that Hill at his death was reduced financially to the verge of pauperism.