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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES. VOLUME 8, NO. 58. PATRIOTIC PEOPLE Are These Manly Members of Savannah’s Greek Colony. THE CRETAN CONSTITUTION. The Powers Differ Materially Upon the Qjestion—Foreign Residents May Leave Athens. By telegraph to the Times. Savannah, March B.—Ten Savannah Greeks are making active preparation to leave for their land of birih. They are: Peter Rakos, Peter Peterson, (Jharles Veroukes, Peter Bolde, Niok and Tom Haugicos, Aria Daducions, George Carrelos, Peter Rupaloa and Charles Varopalus. They go in an swer to King George’s call for men. The party will leave some time this week. There are about twenty-five Greeks in Savannah, most of whom have announced their intention of going to their country’s aid. The first party will be followed by others who have been unable as yet to sell out their places of business. They say they have helped their country with money and they are now ready to give.their blood if need be. THE POWERS’ POLICY. A Decided Difference of Opinion As to the Cretan Constitution. By telegraph to the Times. Berlin, March B.—The differences as to the extent of the autonomy to be accorded Crete follow the divergent lines of policy seen in the early stages of the Gricco-Cretan negotiations. The German and Russian governments propose limited constitutional rights for the Cretans, with a large tribute to the porte and gendarmerie, one fourth of which should be Moslems. The governor-general, according to these powers, should be nominated at Constantinople, under approval of the powers. The English, French and Italian governments, on the other hand, pro pose almost entire autonomy. They would have the governor elected by the Cretan assembly, which would be elected by something like popular suf frage and have full control of the gen- darmerie and other matters relating to internal order. The idea of a plebiscite on the ques tion of union with Greece was scouted at Berlin, probably because it was be lieved that no honest plebiscite was possible in Crete. The withdrawal of all Turkish troops, insisted on by Lord Salisbury, has not been viewed as absolutely necessary or even advis able here. GETTING READY TO GO. Foreign Residents Kay Leave Athens. Turks Turn Tail. By telegraph to the Times. Athens, March B.—ln view of the fact that the time allotted by the pow ers for Greece to withdraw her troops from Crete is on the eve of expiration and the certainty that the powers will be defied by King George, some of the foreign miristers here have recom mended that all foreigners in Athens leave the city while they may do so in safety. A telegram received here today says that a Macedonian leader at the head of 120 men had a fight Saturday with a detachment of Turkish troops near Grevena, Macedonia, not far from the frontier of Thessaly. The Macedoni ans were victorious and captured the Turkish position. To Begin the Blockade. By telegraph to the Times. Berlin, March B.—The reply o Greece to the note of the powers is re ceived*here, and, as was expected, is unsatisfactory. In consequence Ger many and Russia have signified their approval of an immediate blockade of the Greek and Cretan coasts. TOUCHING THAT TREATY. Arbitration Question Is Referred Back to the Committee. By telegraph to the Times. Washington, March B.—Senator Da vis, at the afternoon executive session of the senate, made a motion to refer the general treaty of arbitration be tween tbe United States and Great Britain, which is now on tbe table, back to tbe committee on foreigD re lations, together with the pending amendments. This action was taken without opposition, although there was some immaterial discussion as to tbe method of getting the convention there. Senator Morgan contended, and read a rule in support of his conten tion, that the treaty at the end of con gress went back to the committee, and that ail proceedings with respect thereto must be begun de novo. This was disputed, and Senators Hoar, Morgan, Daniel, Teller, White and Da vis engaged in the discussion that en sued. The merits of the treaty were not debated, and tbe motion of Sena tor Davis was agreed to without the formality of a vote. THE SEN ATM. The senate met at noon and con firmed the nomination of Oocar A. James as pension agent at Detroit, Mich., and adjourned at 1 p. m. until Wednesday. A message from President McKin ley was read by Mr Pruden, one of his secretaries. A Sleeping Car Suit. By telegraph to the Times. Savannah, March B.—There was a case on trial today in the city court here in which R. J. Potter, formerly of Augusta, was plaintiff and the Cen tral of Georgia railway company de fendant. On Christmas night tbe plaintiff, who is a well-known and popular cotton man, took a sleeper to Augusta, and when he retired had $203 on bis person. Ou awaking in tbe morning he discovered that he had lost his money. He made a demand on the corporation for restitution ; the road refused to pay and the suit was brought. The jury in a short time awarded Mr, Potter $203, the amount of his claim, and costs. Hopkins’ Hurt. By telegraph to the Times. Savannah, March S.—Capt. Charles Hopkins, a well known citizen of Darien, is lying at the hospital here in a precarious condition. Dr. Dudley, the house physician, says the outlook for tbe injured man’s recovery is far from bright. He is suffering from injuries received yesterday on the Darieu railroad, when be was struck on the back of the neck by the de scending handle of a handcar, the force of the blow paralyzing him, seri ously affecting his spinal column. Fixing a Filibuster. By telegraph to the Times. Philadelphia, March B.—Capt. John D, Hart, who was several days ago convicted of aiding in the fitting out of a filibustering expedition on the steamer Laurada, was today sentenced by Judge Butler to two years’ impris onment and to pay a fine of SSOO and tbe costs of the prosecution. Prior to passing sentence, tbe court refused a motion for anew trial, which was made last week by Hart’s counsel. A Ministerial Move. By telegraph to the Times. Paris, March 8. —M. Hanotaux, min ister of foreign affairs, in the cham ber of deputies today requested that the offering of an interpolation upon the subject in the reply of Greece to the ultimatum of the powers be post poned, as the reply in question had not yet been received. The Situation Serious. By telegraph to the Times. Rome, March®. —It is seijii-officially announced here that owing to the re ply of Greece to tbe demands of the powers, the latter will at once with draw their ministers from Athens. Cold soda at Butts’. BRUNSWICK, GA„ TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 9 1897. PLUM-POLLING POLITICIANS. Their Little Schemes Now in Evidence m the Cap ital City. GREEDY GEORGIANS GATHER Around the Repub'ican Table—The Sa vannah and Brunswick Collector ships—Minor Mat*ers- By telegraph to the Times. Washington, March 8 —The inaugu ration ceremoniea are over and the se rious business of politics bas begun. There is no more fuss and feathers, but plenty of fussing. Tbe terrific pressure for office has already begun and President McKinley is Under the screw. Nothing definite has as yet been learned as to the disposition of the minor offices, especially in Georgia, but your correspondent bas it from pretty good authority that sweeping changes will be made in short order. tbe former postmaster at Darien under President Harrison, will get his old place again, and Dunn will in all probability be appointed to the colleotorship at Brunswick. The Savannah collectorsbip and the postmastership will claim attention at an early date. The greatest contest is for the colleotorship, there being al ready four candidates, Johnson, Doyle, Devereaux and Morse, with the chances in favor of Johnson. The candidates for Postmaster Haines’ place are Messrs. Pease, Bluu and Sboles. At present tbe chances seem to favor Mr. Blun though it is thought that Mr. Doyle could get there without any trouble if be were to try, but he bas set his heart on a more luscious plum. It is pretty certain, however, that the postmastersbip will be offered to Mr. Doyle, the incumbent under Pres ident Harrison. This will be done to relieve the present deadlock in the fight for the collectorship. THAT NEW BROOM. It is believed here that many of the better class of postmasters throughout the country will be removed and Re publicans put in wherever it may be practicable. Already it is said that there will be a successor to Angus Grovenstein, postmaster at Guyton. Colonel Buck, of Atlanta; Colonel Hanson, of Macon; Mr. Leaken, of Savannah, and others representing tbe “Lily Whites” are here, trying to get the machinery in good working order * before tkev return home. M r. Leaken is dumb, and would only say be bad endorsed no one but Marion Erwin, ot Macon, for district attorney for the Southern district of Georgia Mr. Leaken could have had this plum himself, but prefers to be made assist ant attorney and retain bis Savannah residence. Mr. Barnes, of Thomson, will probably be made marshal for this district. It seems settled that Boss Buck will go as minister either to Brazil or Mex ico, and that General Longstreet will get tbe other berth. Major Hanson refuses all proffers of political plums. The candidates here outnumber the offices to be distributed ten to one, but as there are over 2,000 postoffices alone in Georgia to be filled, there is, after all,considerable margin for hope. Chow-chow, mixed sweat and Gher kin pickles in bulk (fresh). Keany & Bailey. Plasterers Protest. By telegraph to the Times. Chicago, 111., March B.—Nine hun dred plasterers and hod carriers struck today because they refused to agree to anew scale of wages reduc ing the pay of plasterers from $3 50 to $2.50 per day, and laborers from $2 20 to $1.75. No serious trouble is appre hended. Ferguson hams, shoulders and break fast bacon at 'lhe Downing Company. DEADLY THE DRAMA Enacted Yesterday in a Quiet Georgia Court House. PERRY PULLS HIS PISTOL Twice On Lanier While Maddened By Jealous Rage—First Attempt Frus trated By Officers of the Law. By te’egrapb to tue Times. Decatur, Ga., March B.—H. S. Perry, a well known commission merchant, fired two shots at N. B. Lanier in the DeKalb county courthouse here this morning. One shot went through both lungs, the other penetrating Lan ier’s right leg. Perry was arrested aDd is in DrKalb jail. This was Perry’s second attempt on the life of Lanier this morning. At 8 o’clock both men were seen to get off the train. Both men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Mitchell, who was at Ingleside, and were brought to Decatur in a wagon. While In the wagon Perry made several ineffectual efforts to get at Lanier, but three dep ties held him back. Both men were then carried into the court house and Sheriff Austin was hurriedly sent for. Before he arrived on the scene Prry had freed himself from the men who were bolding him back and shot twice at Lanier. The cause of the tragedy is some trouble over the wife of Perry, who runs a hoarding bouse at 71 Piedmont avenue in Atlanta. WAIT UNTIL MAY. The President Sounds an Ultimatum to the Office Seekers. By telegraph to the Times, Washington, MarcliS,—‘T will make no more appointments until May,” said the president today. “That is un less they are very urgent.” Don Cameron, of Pennsylvania.will, it is almost settled, be ambassador to Germany, and Draper will go to Rome. Cleveland Coming. By telegraph to the Times. Jacksonville, March 8. —A letter was received here this morning from E. C. Benedict, an intimate friend of ex- President Cleveland, saying that Mr. Cleveland, with Captain Lamberton and Dr. Wood, is now at Portsmouth, Va., where they arrived Friday on the buoy tender Maple, and that the party will leave there tomorrow on Mr. Benedict’s yacht Oneida, and that they will then proceed to southern waters. Seeks Suicide. By telegraph to the Times. Ocala, Fla., March B.—Brumby Mc- Connell, president of the defunct Mer chant’s National bank of Ocala, at tempted suicide recently by taking poison. The physicians had great difficulty in saving his life and he is still dangerously ill. Peace in the Board. By telegraph to the Times. Atlanta, March B.—Captain James W. English was tonight elected Chair man of the police commission. He was nominated by his bitterest enemy ou the board, W. H. Brotberton. Tbe chief’s salary was cut from $2,400 to $2,200. Olives and bell pepper mangoes in hulk. Keany & Bailey. Lynch the Girl. By telegraph to the Times. Birmingham, Ala , March B—Much8 —Much excitement has been caused in Hick ins county, Ala. The 18-year-old daughter of Jordan Bain has eloped with a young negro. A posse is in pursuit to lynch the negro. Carstair’s Monogram Whisky, the best in Brunswick, at the Arcade. FIVE THOUSAND Acres Are Involved in This Chancery Hearing. 'The hearing of an important legal suit was begun yesterday afternoon before R. D. Meader, sitting as a mas ter in chancery, under appointment by Judge Sweat. It is the case of Archibald Smith, executor, vs. John A. Ward. It has been pending far several years, and involves the ownership and possession of 5,000 acres of turpentine land in Glyun county, near Bladen. The de fendant, Mr. Ward, is an extensive turpentine operator of Bladen, and claims the land. An injunction was issued, restraining Mr. Ward from cutting the timber, which injunction he is now fighting. Master Meader heard a portion of the evidence yesterday afternoon. Judge Oourtland Symmea and Col. Owens Johnson appeared tor the plaintiff and Judge Sam C. Atkinson for the defendant. BEACH WILL HELP. The Fourth Convention of the Police Chiefs of Georgia in Savannah. The fourth annual convention of tbe association of chiefs of police, mar shals and sheriffs of the various coun ties, cities and towns in Georgia will convene in Savannah on the second Tuesday in July, which will be July 13. The convention will be in session three days. The present officers are : President—Chief Frank McDermott, of Savannah. Vice president—Chief Lewis Beach, of Brunswick. Secretary—Sheriff Bowles, of Amer icus. Treasurer—Ex-Chief T. M. Butler, of Macon. Chief McDermott is arranging a big police drill for the visitors. He will be assisted in the arrange ments by Chief Beach, of this city, who will go to Savannah several days before the convention assembles. “OLEO” CASE CALLED. But Continued Until Friday—Prose cution Was Ready. The case of the United States against Adolph Myers, charged with selling oleomargarine without a li cense, was brought up before Uuited States Commissioner John C. Lehman yesterday morning. Myers was represented by Johnson & Krauss. A continuance until Fri day was asked for and granted by Judge Lehman. The prcsacution was ready for trial. Decision Tod-ty. The city court will meet today in ad journed regular term. Several inter esting cases are to be tried. Judge Atkinson will today render his deci cision on the motion for anew trial by Capt. T. Newman, recently con victed of selling liquor on a primary election day, and sentenced to a line and a forfeiture of his license. The case, being a test one, attracts much interest. Will Have Brunswick. A deal is scheduled for the near fu ture by which the managing owners of one steamboat line now touching Brunswick will become the managing owners of another and competing line, thus scooping all the business. The arrangements have not been complete ly affected, but will be in a month or two. The Reading C üb. The young ladies’ reading club, formed for Lenten entertainment and profit, is rapidly gaining members, and promises many pleasant after noons. Misses Annie Hine and Doro thy Berrie have been elected members. Big Week For Shows. This week will be great in 'the amusement line. Gentry’s dog show Thursday and the ten-cent circus on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, will make things lively tor those who like entertainments of the kind. 10-pound sack ot good buckwheat for only 25c. Keany & Bailey. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. BRAZIL’S BURLESQUE. Little Revolution Makes the Usual Opera Bouffe Opening. STORY OF THE SLAUGHTER Comes to Us From Rio Janeiro—Fierce Fa natics Rise in Arms -Measures of Suppression Are Approved. Bv telegraph to the Times. Paris, March B.—A dispatch from Rio Janeiro says that an outbreak has occurred in Bahia, where a colonel, 200 soldiers and three civil officials have been killed by a band of fanatics. The dispatch also says that the offi ces of the monarchist newspapers, Liberade and Gazetadatarde, in Rio Janeiro, have been looted and burned by the mob. MONTIVIDKO MATTERS. Montivideo, March B.—All govern ment measures for tbe suppression of tbe revolution have been approved by both chambers of the general assem bly, and the president has been in vested with unlimited discretion in carrying them out. A cargo of muni tions of war intended for tbe rebels has been seized by the government. SMALL SEEMS SAVED. The Law’s Delays Favor a Convicted Murderer. By telegraph to the Times. Savannah,March B.—Messrs. Charles N. West and Thomas P. Ravenei, at torneys for Abe Small, the convicted murder of Jansen C. Neve, gave no tice today that they are preparing a bill of exceptions and will take tbe case to the supreme court. Several days ago they argued a motion to quash the coroner’s inquest on sever al grounds, notably that there were only six instead of twelve jurors on the panel, and that tbe inquisition did not state tbe time or piace where the tragedy occurred. They also wanted to have the re mains of Neve disinterred and anew inquest held. Last Saturday the court overruled the motion and today the preliminary steps were taken to have the case go agaiu to the supreme, court. We are headquarters for Lenten delicacies, ect. Keany & Bailey. Mrs. Beecher Dead. By telegraph to the Times. Stamford, Conn., March B.—Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher die'd here this morning at 10:42 o’olock. Ten years ago today Henry Ward Beecher died. Mrs. Beecher died at tbe home of her son-in-law, Rev. Samuel Scovilla. She was unconscious for twenty-four hours before her death and her end came peacefully. Po’iceman Pulled. By telegraph to the Times. Savannah, March 8. —Policeman Col lins was arrested and carried to the barracks in the red maria this morn ing for getting into a heated contro versy at the Savannah Traction com pany’s depot. 10-pound sack of good buckwheat for only 25c. Keany & Bailfey. It Is Settled. By telegraph to the Times. Atlanta, March 8. -The Arnold di vorce suit has been settled out of court. C. H. Arnold and his wife, the parties concerned, are prominent people. The wife gets alimony. The Weather. By telegraph to the Times. Atlanta, March B.—Local showers Tuesday morning; probably followed by fair, warmer. Don’t forget to call for Carstair’s Monogram Wbisky at the Arcade.