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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES.
VOLUME 8, NO. 73.
RUSHED RELIEF
FOR FLOOD VICTIMS.
Two Hundred Thousand Dol
lars Appropriated for
the Sufferers.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE STRONG.
He Signs the Joint Resolution, Which Will
Give Aid to Many Unfortunates.
House Again Recesses
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Washington, April 7.—The first bus
iness laid before the senate was the
president’s flood message, which was
read. The reading of the message was
followed by a resolution offered bj
Mr. Jones (Dem,, Ark.) appropriating
$150,000 for the relief of the sufferers
in the Mississippi valley and authoriz
ing the use of government boats.which
was passed unanimously.
Very shortly after the action by the
senate, the bouse resolution increasing
the appropriation for flood sufferers to
$200,000, and including in it the over
flowed districts in North Dakota and
Minnesota, in the valley of the Red
river of the North, was received and
adopted by the senate, whose own reso
lution was reconsidered and indefi
nitely postponed.
At 1:20 p. m. the house adjourned
until Saturday next.
The joint resolution making an ap
propriation for the flood sufferers
passed through both houses of con
gress with a rush and was signed by
President Pro Tern Frye of the senate
and Speaker Reed of the house and
sent up to the whitehouse for Presi
dent McKinley’s approval. The pres
ident signed it at 2 p. m.
Two Small Jobs.
Washington, April 7.—The presi
dent sent to the senate today the fol
lowing nominations: Postmasters —
W. Lee Brand at Salem, Va., and Rob
ert F. Milner at Newnan, Ga.
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Do you want a cool shoe? If so, try
a pair of our tan vici kid lace shoes for
men. Palmer’s.
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HARRISON’S SWEEP.
Th,- Democratic Plurality'in Chicago
the Largest Ever Known.
Chicago, April 7.—The following is
the consolidated vote for mayor in
Tuesday’s election : Carter H. Harri
son (Dem), 144,828; J. M. Harlan
(fnd. Rep.), 67,072; N. C. Sears (Rep.),
57,566; W. Hesing (business adminis
tration), 15,116; John Glembock (so
cialist labor), 1,226; H. L. Parmeles
(Prob ), 852; J. A. Pearce, Jr., (lnd.)
666; F. 11. Howard Colyer (lnd.), 88;
total, 287,434. Harrison’s plurality,
77,756; Harrison’s majority oyer all,
2,222.
The new council will be composed
as follows: Holdover democrats, 15;
democrats elected, 23; holdover repub
licans, 16; republicans elected, 6;
holdover independents, 3; independ
ents elected, 5; democratic majority
over all, 8.
Harrison’s plurality is the largest
ever given a oandidate for any office
in the city of Chicago.
Bisbde’s Smart Move.
Jacksonville, April 7.—An order
was issued from United States court
this morning, remanding the tug
Dauntless to the custody of the United
States marshal. This was a flank
movement by Owner Bisbee and took
the treasury department completely
by surprise.
Had to Have a Bank.
West Point, Ga., April 7.—Business
men held a meeting here and organ
ized a bank. R. Herzfeld, of Ala
bama, subscribed $20,000 and will be
president. The new bank was neces
sary on account of the recent collapse
of the West Point Savings bank.
The latest thing in men’s oxblood
lace shoes can be found at Palmer’s.
HUNTER PREVENIS.
The Kentucky Deadkck R mains
S'iil Unbroken.
Frankfort, Ky., April 7.—The silver
and gold democrats and anti-llunter
republicans refused to answer to their
names at the roll call of today’s joint
session and prevented a quorum.
The Hunter republicans and three
Hunter democrats answered, making
61 in all. The president ordered the
taking of a formal ballot, and 60 vjtes
were cast for Hunter, there being ore
pair, after which the joint session ad
journed.
The senate this morning refused to
adopt the Bronston resolution to ad
journ sine die April 15, this being a
Blackburn scheme to prevent the elec
tion. The gold democrats joined with
the silver democrats to prevent a quo
rum because the Hunter .republicans
refused to pair with two of their num
ber.
THE MARKETS.
Quotations By Telegraph for limes’
Commercial Readers.
(Paine, Murpliv & Co‘s New York Stock Letter.)
Savannah, Ga., April 7. —The stock
market was very dull today and the
variation in prices possessed small
significance. The railroad list was
sustained by the hope that a reargu
ment would be permitted on the
Trans-Missouri case. The covering
of shorts was responsible for a gradu
ally better level for the Jersey Central
and other coalers. Baltimore and
Ohio declined 1 per cent, on a renewal
of the rumors as to the need of a fresh
issue of receivers’ certificates. The
Northern Pacific stock continued es
pecially strong on the report that Mr.
Daniel Lamont was to be the next
president of the company. Sugar was
traded in on an extensive scale, at a
gain in price of about 2 per cent.
There were no trade developments to
explain the strength. Chicago gas
held firm in spite of the efforts made
to interpret the election in Chicago
as inimical to the company’s interests.
The market closed dull, but strong.
The Cotton Market.
(Paine, Murphy & Co’s New York cotton letter)
Savannah, April 7 —After advancing
at opening in response to an advance
in Liverpool prices reacted slightly.
Liverpool lost most of its improve
ment. The weekly weather report
was bearish Prices advanced 2 or 3
points, hut lost it and closed at a net
decline of Ito 4 points. Sales 86,000.
Regarding Texas, the principal cotton
growing state, the weather report said
heavy rains at the close of March ne
cessitated the replanting of some cot
ton, but that the past week had been
very favorable for farming, and oper
ations are well advanced The great
er part of the crop in that state has
been planted, and where not damaged
by heavy rains is coming up nicely.
Receipts were light, hut exports were
also small. Shipments from Galves
ton were large. New Orleans advanced
4 points, but lost most of it. Liver
pool was unchanged; on spots, sales
10,000. Futures there advanced %to
l'z points, but lost most of the ad
vance, closing unchanged to % point
higher. Manchester was dull, but
steady. Port receipts were 7,374 vs.
8,176. Thus far for the week 33,254 vs.
35,287 last week; the exports 5,290.
New Orleans expects tomorrow 1,500
to 1,800 vs. 1,940, and Houston expects
900 vs. 1,100. Augusta received 90 vs .
143 and 101; Memphis 323 vs. 255;
Houston 651 vs. 996 and 2,979 Au
gusta will ship 433, Memphis 1,169, St.
Louis 723, Cincinnati 530, Houston,
6,653. Spot cotton here unchanged;
sales 500 for export and 510 for spin
ning; 100 bales were delivered on con
tract. Mid. 7% vs. 7%. Southern
spots were steady and unchanged.
Cottou futures opened steady.
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Baltimore Markets.
Baltimore, April 6.—Flour dull; un
changed. Wheat dull; lower; spot,
Corn easy; spot, 27
southern white, 29%@30.
BRUNSWICK, GA.. THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 8 1897.
INSULT TO WIFE;
QUICKLY KILLED.
Macon the Scene of a Hus
band’s Tragic Revenge
Last Night.
CIRCUS TICKET SELLER SHOT DOWN.
Charles Reid, Type Machine Operator,
Prompt to Defend His Wife’s
Honor-
Macon, April 7. —Charles Reid, who
operates a typesetting machine on the
Telegraph, tonight shot and killed L.
W. Halsted, ticket-seller for Cooper’s
circus.
Halsted made improper proposals to
Mrs. Reid at the circus ten! this after
noon. Mrs. Reid went at once to her
husband and informed him, Reid to
night armed himself with a shotgun
and went with his wife to the circus,
where the lady pointed out her in
sulter.
Reid emptied the contents of one
barrel in Halsted’s heart, causing in
stant death, then calmly gave himself
up to the chief of police. Mrs. Reid
is prostrated.
The community is in sympathy with
the slayer, as the insult was of the
grossest nature.
Halsted was formerly business man
ager of the Atlanta Commercial.
The coroner held an inquest on the
case tonight. At 12 o’clock the jury
had not returned a verdict.
THE IOWA TRIED.
The New Battleship Starts on Her
Trip in Good Shape.
Boston, April 7. —The battleship
lowa left her anchorage below Boston
light at 8:25 a. m. for her official speed
trial over the Cape Ann course. The
government steamers which mark the
course went out to their respective po
sitions early this morning. A light
westerly wind prevailed in the bay,but
the sea was comparatively smooth and
the conditions were perfect for the
trial.
she’s all right.
Rockport,Mass., April 7.—The lowa
crossed the starting line at a very rapid
rate. She steamed through the water
with apparently more ease than her
sister ships that have been tried over
this course. At 10.31.36 she passed the
second stake boat, going at a great rate
of speed. The time from the first to
second mark, nearly six miles, was
25 24.
Costs More to Ride.
Savannah, April 7.—The Savannah
Traction company inaugurated 5-cent
car fares this morning, Managing
Director Coliins stated this morniDg
that while the number of people riding
was not as many gs on previous days
the receipts were satisfactory.
Fatal Accident.
Atlanta, April 7. —W. R. Harwell
who was thrown under the wheels of a
moving train near Belton last night,
was brought here and died this after
noon in Grady hospital. His arm and
leg were mashed nearly off.
Chair’s First Victim.
Columbus, Ohio, April 7.—The first
electrocution in Ohio will take place
tomorrow. The victim is William
Haas, 16 years old. He assaulted a
woman, killed her, then set lire to her
house.
An Ex-Candidate.
Watertown, N. Y., April 7—Daniel
G. Griffin, candidate for governor of
this state on the gold democratic tick
et last fall, died this morning at his
residence in this city.
President Purse.
Savannah, April 7.—At the annual
election of the board of trade today,
Capt. D, G. Purse was re-elected pres
ident and W. C. Powell vice-president.
FRIGHTENED lAN
• FIRED AT RANDOM.
Killed an Innocent Fellow,
Who Was Sitting on
a Flat Car.
SCARED BY A SUDDEN STONE.
Owen Lost His Life By the Inexcusable
Carelessness of the Railway
Operator-
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West Point, Ga., April 7.—The rail
way agent at Cusseta, Ala , made a
terrible mistake last night.
Spine one, evidently with mere mis
chievous intent, threw a stone against
the wall of the railway office. The
agent got frightened, and, taking his
pistol, went to the door. Hoping to
scare off supposed assailants he fired
at random.
The bullet struck Erwin Owen in
the head, killing him instantly. Owen
was sitting on a Hat car near by, but
was not seen by the agent when he
fired the fatal shot.
Two Ki led
Tilot Mountain, 27. C., April 7.—An
engine and freight car jumped the
traok this morning, killing Conductor
Foushe and Fireman Chalin and scald
ing Engineer Powers.
Left Life Toge her.
Chicago, April 7. W. H. Gage and
wife were found dead in bed this
morning. They left a letter to the
coroner which told of their purpose to
end their lives.
No Reason Given.
Columbus, Ga, April 7.—Joseph Pe
kor, a tailroad engineer, sent a pistol
ball through his brain at his sister’s
residence. No cause is assigned tor
the rash deed.
Coiu toe, vici kid, tan, lace shoes
tor men, $3 at Palmer’s.
The Weal her.
Atlanta, April 7.—Generally fair
Thursday.
$3 buys anew coin toe, tan shoe
from Palmer.
MRS. PARKER DEAD.
A Consistent Christian Lady Passed
Away Last Night.
At 9 o’clock last night Mrs. C. L.
Parker, wife of the New Town grocer,
and sister of Mr. W. A. Jordan, was
relieved by death from her sufferings.
She bad been very ill for some time at
her borne, corner of E and J steets.
Mrs. Parker leaves, besides her hus
band, two children, Mrs. Nobles and
Lon Parker. She was 44 years old and
had for many years been a consistent
member of the Second Advent church.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made.
Where did you get those tan shoes?
Palmer’s, of course. He can show you
more styles and shades than any house
in Brunswick.
The Clock Question.
The city council meets tonight The
special committee on the city clock
matter will make a report recommend
ing the acceptance of the lowest hid,
made by Jeweler Kennon Mott. It is
believed that the council will order
the purchase of the clock, Mr. Mott,
in his bid, includes all the necessary
work of placing the clock in the tower,
and moving the fire alarm bell, which
will serve as a bell for the clock. He
also guarantees personal eupervisiin
of the clock, necessary repair work,
e’c.
Grand Opening
Of spring millinery and pattern hats
selected by the best artists of New
York. For beauty and cheapness they
cannot be excelled; will be found at
Mrs. Earle’s. Ladies are respectfully
invited to see for themselves.
We sell a real good tan shoe for men
at $2.50. Call and see them. Palmer.
LEHMAN’J MARE WIN.S.
Defeats C'ariol.’s Blaze Face in Two
Out of Three Close Heats.
Judge John Lehman’s little trotter
redeemed her past record yesterday
afternoon by winning two out of
three as pretty heats as were ever con
tested on a track.
Nearly a thousand people went to
the track in buggies, on bicycles and
afoot. The E street boulevard was
lined with interested watchers.
Messrs. Charles Morris, William An
derson and A. C. Jeffers were the
judges.
Betting was very lively, although
Lehman’s horse was far and away the
favorite, Close odds were given in
most instances. The majority of the
betting men seemed to feel that, al
though the mare lacked a good deal of
beating MeCrarj’s horse in the last
race, she was fully the equal of Car
roll's “Blaze Face,” her opponent yes
terday afternoon.
The first heat was won by “Blaze
Face” by a fair margin.
The second heat was a close brush,
but Lehman’s mare, driven by Jake
Lissner, an expert handler of the rib
bons, led at the finish by a few yards.
Carroll, who was driving his hoise,
indignantly protested to the judges
about the crowding of the track by
spectators, and Officers Gordon and
Turner went to work to keep things
clear for the last and decisive heat.
The betting men were all excite
ment in this interval and stakeholders
were in demand.
Lissner and Carroll did their best in
urging their horses in this heat, but
Lehman’s mare showed her superiority
very cleverly from the start to the fin
ish. She won by twenty yards.
The great interest taken in the two
series of races thus far held is a good
argument for a race track.
The purse in yesterday’s race was
$5O. Many of the strangers in the
city went out and took a hand in the
betting.
CLANCEY CHOSEN.
He Says the Deal is Closed—Will
Open First of June.
To a Times man last night, Jack
Clancey said:
“It is settled that I am to have the
Hotel St. Simon this summer. All
that remains to be done is to sign the
papers in the morning. This had to
be deferred until tomorrow on account
of Mr. Isaac being ill. The hotel will
be ready for email parties on May 15,
and the formal opening and grand
ball will be on June 1.”
Mr. Clancey contemplates many im
provements to the resort.
Our straw hats are ready for your
inspection. Ne v styles and pretty
goods at Palmer’s.
A Rice Mill,
There is a prominent business man
in Brunswick who is working with
outside parties of large means with a
view of establishing a rice mill here.
He hopes soon to have the deal suc
cessfully consummated, when the de
tails will be made public. He ssys
there is no reason why a rice mill can
not be made a profitable investment
here, as we have rice plantations all
along the coast within reach of Bruns
wick.
Will Repair It.
Headmaster Fitzsimmons of the
Plant System, has promised an abate
ment of the union depot bog nuisance,
and, it is said, will soon have the
place both presentable and passable.
Notice.
The public is notified that all clos
ets and privies situated in yards where
sewer connections exist must be im
mediately removed. After April 16 I
ain instructed without ,/ail to docket
such cases as exist. I am instructed
on this date to again call for sewer
connections to be made in such houses
as have neglected to comply with city
ordinances and to follow strictly the
tenor of the city ordinances. By or
der of the mayor.
Ciias. S. Wylly, C S.
W'e will sell men’s patent leather
Bhoes at less than cost from now un
til June 1. Palmer.
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
ONLY THREE NOW;
ONE TO BE CHOSEN.
Commissioners Narrow Down
Court House Plan Com
petition to a Trio.
ATLANTA, CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA.
In Another All Day Session, the Board
Turns Off a Dozen Archi
tects-
The race for furnishing the plans for
Glynn’s ne tv court house had narrowed
down last night to three architects.
Yesterday morning, after another
long session, the county commission*
ere rejected all of the fifteen plans
originally presented except five, and
announced that they would compare
and decide between these five in the
afternoon.
The five architects who were thus
left were: Frank Milburn, of Char
lotte, N. C.; R. L. Jones, of Atlanta;
Andrew J. Bryan & Cos., of Atlanta;
W. Chamberlain, of Knoxville, and
Edwards, of Columbia, S. C.
The commissioners reconvened in
the mayor’s office at the city hall yes
terday afternoon and were in session
until 6 o’clock last night. Each of the
five gentlemen appeared before the
board, explained their plans and
showed the advantages of their ideas
of construction.
At 6 o'olock the commissioners ad
journed and the competition narrowed
down to three.
Messrs. Milburn, Bryan and Ed
wards are the only gentlemen now “in
it.”
The commissioners will meet again
today and make a decision between
the three. Either of the three plans
now being considered would make a
building both ueeful and ornamental.
The other architects have decamped,
leaving Messrs. Milburn, Bryan and
Edwards in sole possession of the field.
ALONG THE BAY.
Items of Shipping Interest and Other
Harbor News.
The Norwegian bark Amicitia ar
rived yesterday from Para to load
from the Downing company.
The American schooner St. Lucie
sailed yesterday for New York with
10,200 crossties from N. Emanuel & Cos.
The bark Birgitte is discharging her
cargo of salt at the Southern wharves.
Kidnapping Case.
The case of the state vs. A. F. Lath
am, charged with kidnapping the
daughters of Mrs. Bolasio, was called
for a preliminary hearing in Justice
Hitch’s court yesterday morning. The
state was represented by Assistant
Soliciior R. D. Meader and the defend
ant by Johnson & Krauss. The state
announced that it was not ready, and
the case was continued until Monday.
See our new styles ladies’strap slip
pers, lamb’s skin lining. They are
beauties. Palmer.
Swell Colored Wedding.
Shiloh church was the scene of a
swell wedding last night. The con
tracting parties were Jeff F, Harris
and Leila Roberts, who float among
the cream in colored society. The
church was crowded from altar to en
trance with friends of the happy
couple, A number of white people
were present.
Ladies’ new styles colored Oxfords,
dark tan, chocolate, oxblood and cof
fee. Palmer’s.
Their First Meeting.
Tuesday night the Torpedo Division
held their first regular quarterly
meeting since the organization of the
company. The minutes of the com
pany since the beginning were read
and showed an interesting record. A
report was submitted by the treasurer
1 which made a very creditable showing.