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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES.
VOLUME 8, NO. 73.
RECOMMENDS
REJECTION.
Texan’s Proposition to Strike
Out the Enacting
Clause.
THE TRUSTS’ NEW TARIFF.
It Is Made the Subject o' a Spirited
Dfbate—Some More Nominations
Sent to the Senate.
Wa-hington, March 26 —The con
sideration of schedules of the tariff
bill in detail ,for amendment was
opened by Mr. Lanham (Dem., Tex.,)
who asked if it wou'd be in order at
this time to move to strike out the en
acting; clause, which he stated, if
adopted, would operate as a rejection
of the bill. The motion created tem
porary consternation in the republican
ranks, tor there was not a quorum
of the committee present and it was
apparent that a larger number of dem
ocrats were present than republicans.
Mr. Dingley suggested that the mo
tion be held in abeyance until some
progress had been made in the read
ing of the bill, when there would be a
larger attendance present.
Mr. Lanham suavely stated that the
motion expressed his antagonism to
the bill, and he desired to press it to a
vote now, the chairman having held it
to be in order.
Chairman Sherman—The chair has
made no ru'ing; it has only expressed
a hasty opinion that the motion is in
order. But has the gentleman studied
the terms of the special order under
which the house is proceeding?
Mr Lanham—l do not understand,
Mr. Chairman, that that order super
cedes the general rules governing the
debate and consideration of the bill.
While the chairman was looking up
the subject an animated colloquy pro
gressed on the floor. The chairman
finally ruled that under the special
order the motion was not in order.
IN THE SENATE.
M r. Frye presided over the senate to
day. It was agreed that when it ad
journ it be until'Monday. At 12:15
the senate went into executive session
for the consideration of the arbitration
treaty.
MORE NOMINATIONS.
The president sent to the senate the
nomination of Edgar Thompson Scott,
of Pennsylvania, to be second secre
tary of the embassy at Paris. Other
nominations were :
James H. Hilliken, of North Caro
lina, United States marshal of the
western district of North Carolina; H.
0. Turley,postmaster at Natchez, Miss.
ON THE FREE LIST.
The republican members of the
ways and means committee informally
decided to put on the free list glass
discs used in the manufacture o f spec
tacles and eyeglasses.
All are invited to take a look at our
window. Nothing but colored shoes
hi it. Palmer’s.
The Senatorial Scramble.
Frrnkfort, March 26.—The third
joint senatorial ballot, which was
taken today, found Dr. W. G. Hunter
two votes short, although 66 were nec
essary to a choice, there being three
The vote was Hunter 64, Black
burn 46, Davie 13, Boyle 6, Stone 1.
Toe republicans who were paired bad
heretofore voted for Hunter. One was
S-nator Sfege, who announced last
night that he would not vote for Hun
ter again.
Dead of Consumption.
Savannah, March 26. —The an
nouncement was made today that Mrs.
G B. Walworth, wife of the chief rate
olerk of the Central of Georg a rail
way, had died this morning of con
sumption at her residence on Jones
street. She was but 28 years of age
and a native of Hagerstown, Md.
Coal Oil Johnu'e Soap at the Down
ing Company.
THE CRETAN COMPLICATIONS.
Salisbury and Hauatoux Discu-s the
Situation in Paris.
Paris, March 26.—Lord Salisbury,
who is on his way to Cimiez, where
he will act as minister at attendance
upon Queen Victoria, had a confer
ence with M. Hanatoux, minister of
foreign affairs, today. It is under
stood the two ministers concurred in
the view that the proposed blockade of
the Piraes, the port of Athens, and the
port of Volo, Thessaly, should be in
forced if Greece refused to assent to
the establishment of a neutral zone ex
tending one mile on either side of the
Greco-Turkish frontier.
TURKS GET THE BEST OF IT.
Canea, March 26.—1 t is ascertained
that in the fighting which took place
between the Turkish garrison anden
surgents at Malaxa yesterday the
Turks lost 60 men and the insurgents
200.
GREECE AND GERMANY.
Constantinople, March 26.—Lord
Salisbury’s refusal to take part in the
blockade of the Greek ports, has led
Germany to notify the powers of her
intention to withdraw from the con
cert of action. This is likely to en
courage Greece in her attitude of in
dependence, and King George will
probably pursue his policy of resist
ance.
A WILD GOOSE CHASE.
A Revenue Cutter on the Trail of a
Filibuster.
Key West, Fla., March 26.—The
City of Key West came in last night
and reported seeing a large steam tug
anchored near Bahia Honda, twenty
miles from here. "Yesterday a large
Steamer passed through the harbor,
going out the norlhwest channel. It
is reported she came to locate I be cut
ters and get them to pursue her and
thus throw off the scent. The steam
tug George W. Childs took on a large
quantity of coal last night and left the
harbor to the northwest. It is stated
the coal is iotended for a filibuster.
The steamer did not come into the
harbor. The cutter Winona left this
morning tor Bahia Honda. It is stated
men and arms on the keys north of
here are ready for shipment.
Successful Sleuths.
Savannah, March 26.—The police
this mornirg searched the room of
Jim Williams, the negro who was ar
rested yesterday for the burglary of
Mr. Robert Billingtoti’s residence, on
State street, and found most of the
stolen jewelry and silverware and
other valuables worth several hundred
dollars. Jim, who is an Augusta ne
gro, is a notorious burglar, who has
been traveling through the couatry,
practicing his nefarious vocation
under the alias of Will Alexander.
'lhe Roloff Case.
Baltimore, March 26. —The jury in
the case of Dr. Joseph Ruis, who has
been on trial in the United States
court for three days on the charge of
conspiring with Gen. Carlos Roloff to
send a filibustering expedition to Cuba
in July, 1595, on the steamship Janes
Woodall, returned a verdict of guilty
at noon today. A motion was made
for anew trial.
He Relapsed.
Savannah, March 26.—Constable Lil
ienthal left last night for the state lun
atic asylum with Prank Dunno, an im
becile. This man had been in Milledge
ville before for treatment, but had so
far recovered as to warrant the author
ities iu discharging him.
Assets and Liability.
Atlanta, March 26.—Jaipes L. Logan
is appointed received for the Fidelity
Trust and Banking company. They
claim assets of $60,000 and ability to
pay depositors. There is only a small
amount of money on hand.
The Weather.
Atlanta, March 26. —Fair Saturday,
slight rise in temperature in the inte
rior.
All shoes, all toes, all prices in men’s
tine shoes at Palmer’s.
BRUNSWICK, GA„ SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 27 1897.
EASILY
EXCITED
Was This Young Chicago
Girl, Who Died of
Fright.
MAN’S HAT MURDERED MAID.
She Found It Hanging On Her Bed Post
As She Was About to
Retire.
Chicago, March 26.—Lizzie Raul
san, a young woman 18 years of age,
came to her death here yesterday in a
startling manner.
The night before she went to her
room to prepare for bed without a
light. It is supposed that she looked
under the bed before retiring, for she
suddenly ran into the hall, where she
Btartledtbe family by her screams.
As she persisted in declaring that
there was a man in the room, an ex
amination was made, which resulted in
the discovery of a man’s hat hanging
on the bed post. Miss Paulsan went
from one hysterical fit to another, and
died yesterday in a paroxysm of ner
vous terror.
PLACED ON HER PORCH.
A Columbus Woman Finds a Baby
Before Breakfast.
Columbus, Ga., March 26.—A woman
named Kate Pond had a curious ex
perience here early this morning.
When she went out upon the porch of
her house she stumbled over a large
basket from which suddenly issued a
low cry.
Upon examination, the basket was
found to contain a baby, which had,
together with some clothing, been
placed in the basket by some person
whose identity has not yet been dis
covered.
The little stranger was a white male
infant, about three days old. Mrs.
Pond has made up her mind to adopt
the child.
WHERE IS THE HEADP
Body of a Man Found in the Poor
House Catch Basin.
Chicago, March 26.—The headless
body of a man was found today in the
catch basin at the city poor house.
The body is supposed to he that of
an inmate of the home who was
missed a year ago. He probably fell
in the basin and was drowned.
The absence of the head has caused
much speculation. The only reason
able hypothesis is that it was removed
by medical students for dissection.
This idea leads to a suspicion of foul
play, the Pearl Bryan case being re
called in connection with it.
FATHER AND SON.
Both Killed By Briggs, Whose Life
They Had Threatened.
Mount Gilead, Ky., March 26. —
Amos Briggs shot and Ki i cu W. R.
Boyd and his son here today.
Briggs recently eloped with B®§?@
daughter, and the old man and
threatened to kill him on sight.
Briggs waylaid the two men and
them.
The Brutal Benders. Kpb
Chiilicothe, Ohio,March 26.—1 l i
sensation has been created here ißp—
circulation of a report that KatH"
Jake Bender, who achieved an üß|.
ory refutation in Kansas twenty H&v"
ago for killing nine people, are iiß
ing near here. The Benders anH
erally believed to be dead, but t h I
pected parties are to be arrested, B
their identity will be disclosed. I
A Successful Expedition. mlo6
Tampa, Kla., March 26.—Ii.fMra
tion lias been received here teno'B
show that trie filibustering expß|l||
that left Punta Gorda last weßjggj
(•ceded in effecting a landingß&w",]
Cuba coast Monday.
AN ABORTIYE
ATTEMPT
To Wreck and Rob a Passing
Train in Texas Yes
terday.
AN ATTEMPT ANTICIPATED
By the Officials of the Texas and Pacific-
Armed Guards Placed on
T rain-
St. Louis, March 26.—A special to
the Globe-Democrat says word reached
that city last night that an attempt
was made yesterday inorniDg to rob a
train on the Texas, Sabine Valley aod
Northeastern railroad,near Longview.
The robbers tried to derail the train
by piling iron on the tracks. The
pilot of the locomotive.however,pushed
aside the obstruction and the plan
was miscarried. Private information
received last night to the effect that
an attempt would be made to rob the
Texas and Pacific passenger train near
Longview caused the company to
place on board the train heavily armed
guards.
Bridges Broken Down.
Valdosta, March 26.—The railroad
bridge over the Wittilacoochee river
was washed away today and all traffic
here on the Plant system has been
stopped, and bridges over the river in
Lowndes county are said to be down,
and will prove a dead loss to the coun
ty, having been washed away by the
rising waters.
A Dead Murderer.
Baltimore. March 26 —The dead budy
of a negro, found floating in the har
bor tuday, was identified as that of
James Pulley, who killed Sarah Fields
with a hatchet last February, making
his escape.
TERMINAL’S TAXES.
Arbitration Results in a Reduction
of the Assessment.
The troubles between the South
Brunswick Terminal company and the
state, or the controller general, on ac
count of tax assessments, have been
settled by the fixiDg of $45,000 as the
amount upon which the company shall
pay taxes to the state.
The legislature at its last session,
passed a resolution authorizing the
case to be reopened, and an appeal
taken from the assessment of the con
troller general, which was $84,000.
The matter was submitted to arbitra
tion and the agreement thus reached.
The property of the South Terminal
company consists of Certain real es
tate and wharf privileges in Bruns
wick. and a railroad right of way from
Brunswick and Waynesville to Colo
nel’s Island.
A NQTABLE PLAY.
I he S erling Attraction Which Will
Visit Brunswick Monday,
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'SOME STILL SKEPTICAL.
The Sleeping Man—Carraway Hyp
notizes Some Citizens.
If variety is the spice of life, the sub
ject who has been put to sleep in the
window of Adams’ drug store by Prof.
Carraway is considerably livelier than
he appears to be. No two people take
precisely the same view of the matter,
and where one man is convinced of the
reliability of the phenomena, another
cries fraud.
All through the day the big plate
glass window was surrounded by a
curious throng of idlers, and several
professional men inspected the sub
ject, which they were not, however,
permitted to disturb.
During ihe afternoon Professor'Car
raway entertained at his room a num
ber of gentlemen, several of whom
were successfully hypnotized. One
of these visitors created considerable
amusement by the manner in which
he unconsciously went through the
motions of a man fishing, throwing
back his rod, examining an imag
inary hook, and,last of all, spitting on
his bait with great earnestness.
The advertising given the hypnotist
by the sleeping youth packed the hall
last night. There was scarcely stand
ing room. Some clever mind-reading
was done and a number of persons in
various parts of the hall put under the
hypnotic influence.
The great event of the night was the
waking of young Ferguson, who for
two days and nights has been in
Adams’ show-window, an object of
general curiosity. The young man,
lying in bed, was brought on the stage,
and Carraway commanded him to
awaken. . Ferguson sprang up in bed
and fought like a demon, and it re
quired live men to hold him. The hyp
notist finally quieted him, and after
an interval of eye-rubbing and yawn
ing he was completely awake. In re
sponse to ques'ions, he said that the
last thing he remembered was the
command to sleep, and that he was not
hungry.
Carraway’s stay in this city has cer
tainly been one of mysticism to the
general public.
THREE DIED.
Sad Messsges to Millionaire Dwight
While He Was Here.
Sad news from heme was the chief
feature of the visit of Millionaire John
Dwight, the bread soda manufacturer,
to Brunswick.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight left yesterday
for New York, after a two weeks’ stay
at the Oglethorpe. Shortly after ar
riving here, Mr. Dwight received atel
egram announcing the death of a fa
vorite grandchild. a few days later
came another sad message—the news
of the death of another. The aged
man’s cup of affliction was not filled,
however, for just before leaving tid
ings of the death of the third grand
child were received. All died of scar
let fever on Staten Island.
LLGHTS IN ACRID.
Mr. Gardner Says the System Will Be
Ready the Middle of Next Month.
Mr. Thomas B. Gardner, electrical
engineer of the General Electric com
pany of Atlanta, who is in the city for
the purpose of erecting the new in
candescent plant of the Brunswick
Light and Water Cos., stated to a Times
man yesterday that the plant would
be in operation by April 15, when the
lighting system of the city would be
second to none in the south.
The alternating system wilt be used
and it is needless to say that the sys
tem will be first class, as the company
represented by Mr. Gardner are the
leaders in the manufacture of this
class of apparatus.
Minstrels Tonight.
The “Black Trilby” company prom
ises a unique and laughable entertain
ment at the Reserves’ Armory tonight.
The admission is 50 cents to all parts
of the house,
Men’s new style tan, oxblood and
chocolate shoes are in and can he seen
! at Palmer’s.
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TODAY DECIDES
SCHOOL’S FATE.
Board of Education Meets in
Special Session This
Morning.
TO CLOSE OR NOT TO CLOSE.
Expressions From Members of the Board
on This Important
Question-
Will the public scnools ot .is—
wick be closed?
That is at present the all-absorbing
question in which every citizen is in
terested.
The board of education will decide
the fate of the schools at the special
meeting which is sailed for this morn
ing at 11 o’clock.
County School Commissioner H. T.
Dunn has prepared a complete report
of the present status of the board of
education’s affairs, financial and
otherwise. It will be laid before the
board at today’s meeting, and with
that as a basis, the board will figure
out what is possible to be done under
the circumstances.
The Times sought expressions from
a number of citizens yesterday on the
subject, among them those members
of the board of education who coaid
be seen.
The Times man was led to believe
that a plan is now under advisement
which will be adopted by the board.
The nature of the plan was not di
vulged, but it is thought to be a good
one, and, under its operation, the
schools can be continued through the
term.
A rumor was afloat yesterday to the
effect that Superintendent Franklin
would tender his resignation to the
board today. The rumor lacks verifi
cation.
Of the expressions sought by The
Times, the following are selections :
Edwin Brobston, member of board—
I am in favor of closing the schools if
no substantial improvement of present
conditions can be effected. I shall
urge such action in the meeting. Bo
far as the contract with the teachers
is concerned, we will have to make a
compromise on the amount of their
salaries from April 1 to the end of the
term, t
J. L. Beach, member of hoard—l
really do not know what can be done.
I only hope for the best, and yet I do
not know what is the best. ,
Mayor Mason, member of the board
—I have so many city affairs to look
out for that I have had little time to
investigate thoroughly the condition
of the schools. I will, however, attend
the meeting and advise with the mem
bers on the best plan to pursue.
Albert Fendig—The schools should
be kept in operation, and all means
should be exhausted before they are
closed. I should think that some
plan could be devised to prevent this
calamity.
Henry Clav—Th“ rnosi important
thing to a com,,on. <n
of its financial honor; the nexc the
maintenance of its schools.
Judge Symmes—When Brunswick’s
public schools are destroyed, then
Brunswick is destroyed; and it fol
lows that when the public schools are
suspended, the city itself is suspended.
Another gentlemen who did not
wish his name used, said that he did
not see how the contract with the
teachers could be abrogated.
There is a remarkable amount of in
terest in the matter.
Telephone Subscribers.
Subscribers will please add the fol
lowing new names to exchange list
and also note change in number: No.
148, W. S. Lang, grocer; No. 136 x, J.
E. Abbott, grocer; Brunswick Marble
and Granite Works, number changed
to 144 b.
All the latest ties in Oxford ties and
strap slippers can he found at Palm
er’s.