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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 ... h 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. i Do you want a cool shoe? If so, try a pair of our tan vici kid lace shoes for men. Palmer’s. a 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. M ay 7.0.1 Ju> 0 7.1 'i J 111 7 111 August 7,'C September il.ur> OoUibei 08 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- I 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.