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THE BRUNSWICK- TIMES.
VOLUME 8. NO. 92.
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WAR DEM BY
PLUCKY GREEKS.
The Formal Declaration Made Yes
• terday and Athens Goes
Wild.
TURKS GOT THE BEST OF A FIGHT.
But the Greeks, They Say, Were Drunk—The
Hellenes Captured a Port, Land-
ing 2,000 Men.
Athens, April 19.—Greece formally
declared war on Turkey this morning:
in response to Turkey’s practical dec
laration of war yesterday. The news
was liaiied throughout Greece with
great satisfaction by the populace,
though the conservative Greeks de
plore the step, as it is believed the
plucky little power will not be able to
withstand the territlc onslaught of her
big neighbor.
Firing commenced this morning be
tween the Greeks and Turks at several
points along the frontiers. Colonel
Manos, at the head of 2,500 troops, has
crossed the river Arakpbios on the
frontier of Epirus, and is now enter
ing that part of South Albania, after
having driven back the Turkish ad
vance posts,
The bombardment of l’revisa was re
sumed at daybreak. The landing
force has not yet attacked the place.
A dispatch from the Greek headquar
ters at Larissa this afternoon says
that three important positions were
occupied near Menixa today by the
Greek troops. Prince Nicholas of
Greece, the third son of King George,
has been ordered to the front in com
mand of a battery of artillery. Later
in ihe day confirmation was received
of the report that a large foroe of
Greeks had crossed the river Arak
phios.
A body of 700 Greek insurgents has
landed at Syrako, Epirus, and is now
marching ou Filltptada. Numerous
other bands of Greek insurgents have
entered Epirus.
GREEKS TAKE A FORT.
Rome, April 19.—A dispatch to Mes
sagero from Arta says that the remain
ing Turkish fort at Provoso has been
destroy ed by the Are of the Greek war
ships and the position of the Turks is
untenable. Two thousand Greeks,
the dispatoh adds, have been landed
for the purpose of occupying Provoso.
WERE THEY JAGGED?
Headquarters of the Turkish Army
in Macedonia, Elassona, April 19.
The Turkish forces, as this dispatch is
being forwarded, are holding their
position in Molouna pass. During the
severe lighting which began yester
day evening the Greeks and Turks
alike fought and behaved in the most
admirable manner.
All the Turkish losses thus far are
reported to be light—3o killed and 50
wounded. The correspondent of the
Associated Press counted 100 Greek
cirpses on the hill opposite the Turk
ish position. The Turks declare that
the Greeks were drunk during the
fighting today, being constantly sup
plied with liquor. Kenan Bey has re
turned from Karya, where fighting
continued when he left there. The
Turkish loss at that place was 200.
Kenan Bey says he counted nearly
1,000 dead Greeks.
Clayton Recovers.
St. Louis, April 19.—General Powell
Clayton, United States minister to
Mexico, who has been ill attbe Plant
ers’ hotel for some time, threatened
with pneumonia, is sufficiently recov
ered to depart for his home in Little
Rock.
Smallpox in New York.
New York, April 19.—Three more
cases of smallpox were discovered to
day in the idiot asylum on Randall’s
island. The health board is much ex
ercised over the oases, fearing its
spread among other inmates.
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POPE SAW KEANE.
Reported That the Interwiew Related to
American Catholicism.
Rome, April 19.—At the Papal con
sistory, held t the Vaticati this morn
ing the appointnienl of tour cardinals
and twenty-five bishops was made.
A great deal of comment has been
excited in Vatican circles by the se
cret interview between the Pope and
Bishop Keane, formerly rector of the
Catholic university in Washington,
and now assistant bish >p at the pon
t fical throne. The interview, it is
believed, related to questions con
nected with the Catholic church in the
United States.
TALK ON THE TREATY.
May 4 Fixed as thn Day Whon Final Vote
Will Be Taken.
Washington, April 19. —The Anglo-
American arbitration treaty was called
in executive session this afternoon,
and on motion of Senator Davis, May
4 was fixed as the date when the vote
will be taken on it. Much interest is
felt in the matter, as antagonism is
very strong against it on account of
Cleveland and Olney’s active interest
in its passage. The euemies of the
receut democratic admi nisi ration will
oppose- the treaty in every way pos
sible.
IN HONOR OF GRANT.
Cruiser Talbot, Representing the British
Government, Arrives at New York.
New York, April 19.—The British
cruiser Talbot arrived this morning
from Jamaica and anchored in North
River. The Talbot will represent the
British government in the naval dis
play at the Grant monument celebra
tion.
Just before passing the narrows,
tbe Talbot saluted Fort Wadsworth.
The Royal sugar commission is on
board the cruiser.
Two More Plums.
Washington, April 19 —W. A. Joues
of Wisconsin and Robert V. Belt ot
Maryland have been offered and ac
cepted the respective-offices of com
missioner and assistant commissioner
of Indian sffairs.
Roosevelt Begins.
Washington, April 19 —Theodore
Roosevelt assumed the duties of as
sistant secretary of the navy today
THE MARKETS.
Quotations By Telegraph For The Times’
Commercial Readers.
(Paine, Murphy & Co’s Chicago grain letter.)
Savannah, Ga., April 19 —Asa re
sult of the Easter holidays there was
no Liverpool market this morning;
consequently there was nothing offi
cial as to the world’s wheat shipment
and the amount on passage. The mar
ket here was influenced most entirely
by the final declaration of war be
tween Gieece and Turkey, which cre
ated an exceedingly heavy trade and
naturally rapid fluctuations. Initial
quotations showed an advance over
Sunday of about 4 cents per bushel.
There was a quick drop of a half, then
a rapid advance of 1 cent, after which
the market sold off about Z'/ 2 cents per
bushel,quieting down considerably the
latter part of the session, and closing
higher than Saturday’s final figure.
The visible supply decreased 727,000
bushels, or about what was generally
estimated. St. Louis reports No. 2
red wheat having sold there today at
1.02)4 per bushel.
Provisions opened strong and higher
in sympathy with grain, but pricesdid
not hold.
The Cotton Market.
New York, April 19.—Cotton opened
barely steady, 12 to 14 points below
Thursday’s close. The market ruled
quiet throughout tbe session, closing
steady at about opening prices.
Opened. Closed.
Mav 7 00 H 95-96
June 7.01 7.01
July 7.08 7 05-06
August 7. OH 7.06-07
September C.S2 H. 80-88
October H.HH 6.09-70
November 6.06 0 09-70
December 0 74 6.78-74
Sales, 104,700. No Liverpool market
until Wednesday morning.
BRUNSWICK, GA.. TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 20 1897.
HUNTER HAS ENOUGH;
COMES DOWN TODAY.
The Republicans, In Caucus, Will
Name a New Can
didate.
THE DOCTOR WILL NAME THE IAN.
Not Improbable That There Will Be An
Election At the Extra
_ _ Session.
Frankfort, April 19. It was given
I
out at tbe Hunter headquarters this
morning, apparently by authority,
although not. by Dr. Hunter himself,
that he would withdraw after the bal
lot tomorrow, and that Senator Jones,
chairman of the republican caucus,
would call anew caucus for either to
morrow night or Wednesday morning.
When asked if he would withdraw
Dr. Hunter replied evasively. The
nominee of the caucus will, of course,
be dictated by Dr, Hunter. This lets
out ali thought of Col. St. John Boyie,
for whom six boltiug republicans have
been voting.
Hon. W. J. Bryan arrived here from
Louisville this morning and was given
an enthusiastic welcome at the depot,
He will witness the joint ballot of the
general assembly at noon. It now
looks as if there will be an election at
the extra session after all.
A prominent Republican leader said
this morning: “A senator will be
elected at this session and he will be
either Martin or a republican whose
nomination Hunter will of course dic
tate.”
MONEY FOR INDIANS.
Senate Passed the Appropriation Bill, Then
Took Up Arbitration.
Washington, April 19.—The senate
today took upjthe Indian appropriation
bill and agreed to amendments for the
establishment of an Indian supply
house at Omaha, Neb., and for two ad
ditional judges in Indian Territory.
The bill, as amended, passed. Tbe
senate then wont into executive ses
sion on the arbitration treaty.
Revenge With a Rifle.
Eiko, Ga., April 19. —A farmer
named Phillips some time ago whipped
a negro for running a wagon against
his buggy while passing in the public
road. Today the negro went to the
field where Phillips was plowing and
shot at him five times, and ball strik
ing bis head, The wound is not dan
gerous. The negro escaped.
Berea Has a Big Fire.
Berea, Ohio, April 19.—Fire, which
started this morning in a vacant
frame building in the business portion
of the city, has destroyed twenty-two
buildings. Loss, over one hundred
thousand dollars. Cleveland has sent
assistance.
Sam Was Shot.
Cave Springs, Ga., April 19.—Smith
Terrel and Sam Townsend today
quarreled about stepping on tbe other’s
foot, when the former shot and killed
the latter instantly. Both are ne
groes and were under the influence o’
liquor.
New York’s Sensation.
New York, April 19.—Amid the ex
citement of the war news in Wall
street came the announceq>' nt, which
was quickly confirmed, that Russell
Sage had bought anew suit of clothes.
Mother-in-Law Murdered.
Barbourville, W. Va., April 19.
Mrs. Arnes Reynolds was killed by her
daughter-in-law last night during a
family row. Her head was severed
from her body with an ax.
Medical Men Meeting.
Macon, April 19.—The Georgia Med
ical association convenes in this city
Wednesday, Physicians are already
assembling for preliminary work.
SENATE’S RIGHTS
ARE MAINTAINED.
Recalcitrant Witness Chapman Not
Excused By the Supreme
Court.
CAN COMPEL WITNESSES TO TALK.
The Broker Must Spend Thirty Days in Jail
and Pay SIOO, Say the Highest
Court of the Land.
Washington, April 19—The supreme
court today refused the application for
a writ of certiorari and habeas corpus
by Elverton R. Chapman, the broker
who refused to testify in the cases of
those senators who are alleged to have
speculated in sugar stocks while the
*ariff bill was before that body.
Chief Justice Fuller, who delivered
tbe opinion, held that the senate, un
der its constitutional right to censure
and expel members, had a right to in
vestigate any alleged improper con
duct of senators and could compel
witnesses to give testimony.
The sentence of the supreme court
of the District of Columbia to thirty
days in jail and SIOO fine was con
firmed by the supreme court.
ROMEYN AND O’BRIEN.
The Sensational Courtmartial With a Woman
In It.
Atlanta, April 19—A sensational
courtmartial will begin at McPherson
barracks tomorrow, growing out of the
tight between Captain Rorneyu and
Lieutenant O’Brien. The true cause
of the fight is not known, but it is said
that an insult to a woman is at. the
bottom of it.
The officers are very reticent as sev
eral ladies at the barracks, the wives
and sisters of officers, will be involved
in the investigation.
Lost His Life,
Macon, April 19.—Sunday morning
Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, of this
place, were in the cow lot when they
heard screams from their children in
the house. S ling hack quickly they
discovered their 7-year-old son in
flames, which they promptly extin
guished, but were too late to save his
life.
River Rising.
Kansas City, April 19—The Mis
souri river is still rising. It is now a
foot and a half above the danger line.
About fifty families so far have been
washed out and are living in tents
now. St. Joseph and Leavenworth re
port a steady rise. Railroad traffic is
badly crippled at Leavenworth.
Sheldon Gives to Schools.
Rockford, 111., April 19.—The will of
Judge B. R. Sheldon, former member
of the state supreme court, was pro
bated today. He leaves an estate of
over $300,000, and among the bequests
is SIOO,OOO to his alma mater, Williams
College, and SIOO,OOO to Hampton,
(Va.) Institute.
Dr. Brookes Dead.
St. Louis, April 19,—JJev. Dr. James
Brookes, pastor of Washington avenue
and Compton street Presbyterian
church, died of Bright’s disease. He
is as well kbown m England as in this
country. He did much magazine
work, produced seventeen books and
200 tracts.
Soldier Sleeps.
Atlanta, April 19. —The Bhdyof Col.
William J. Kellogg, of the Fifth U. 8.
infantry, who d.ed at Fort McPher
son Saturday, was placed in the re
ceiving vault at West View cemetery
this aiternoon with military honors.
Severely Stabbed.
Jasper, Fla., April 19.—J. Damage
and a man named Strickland had an
altercation near Jennings yesterday,
when the latter stabbed the former
in his face, inflicting a severe wound.
LOTS OF LUMBER.
All the Georgia Mills Are Being Taxed to
Their Utmost Capacity.
Mr. C. T. Airey, general agent of
the Southern railway in this city, says
the Macon Telegraph, has made a tour
of the great lumber districts of Geor
gia, and tbe report he brings back fur
nishes incontrovertible evidence that
there is a substantial improvement in
business conditions. The message he
brings from tbe pine forests of Geor
gia, where hundreds of men are busily
engaged in manufacturing lumber,
where the whirr of mighty saws can
be heard on all sides as they eat their
way through the golden heart of Geor
_gia pine, is one.
All of the mills are busy filling or
ders, and their capacity is taxed to the
utmost. Every mill is behind in its
orders, and still they keep pouring in.
The great car companies of the
country are heavy consumers of Geor
gia pine. South Georgia mills are en
gaged now' in filling orders for timber
for different car companies, who have
contracts to build 6,000 cars. This is
but a tithe, however, of the demand.
Railroad companies are all large con
sumers of the product of the pine for
ests of Georgia. Ship builders on the
great lakes are large consumers of it,
while the demand for it in the build
ing trades of the larger cities is im
mense.
AT THE TICKET WINDOW.
Clever Gus Montgomery to Be Succeeded by
Rufus McCranie.
Mr. J. A. Montgomery, who has re
signed his position as ticket agent at
the union depot in order to give his
whole time and attention to the man
agement of the Brunswick Cycle com
pany, will be succeeded by Mr. R. A.
McCranie, who is at present serving
the Piant System in the capacity of
train dispatcher at Waycross.
Mr. Montgomery has filled the posi
tion ever since the joint office was
created, and for many years previous
was at the ticket window of the Plant
System. Mr. McCranie is by no means
a stranger to the people of Bruns
wick and the traveling public gener
ally, and will ably fill the position
made vacant by his popular predeces
sor.
The change will take effect on
May 1.
DAUNTLESS TO RETURN.
The Tug, Now Free From all Charges, Will
Come Back to Her Old Haunts.
Brunswickians need not be sur
prised to see the famous tug Daunt
less, which, owing to her various legal
trouble, has been at Jacksonville for
quite a long while, return to Bruns
wick and resume her regular work of
towing in her home port.
The Times has authentic informa
tion that the Dauntless will soon be
on her old runs again, after a season
of as lively experiences as ever fell to
the lot of a steamboat. Brunewick
ians will be glad to hear again her un
forgotten whistle, and to see her at
her former pier.
Nashville’s Big Feature.
This Times acknowledges the re
ceipt of complimentary tickets to the
“Giant See-Saw,” which will doubt
less prove the most popular feature
of the Nashville exposition. It con
sists of a tower 75 feet high, on which
is poised a monster beam 160 feet long.
From the ends of the beam are hung
cars, similar to those on the Ferris
wheel, with a capacity of 25 persons
each. The passengers will be lifted by
the see-saw process to a height of 150
feet from the ground.
Lights Perhaps Tonight.
The incandescent electric lights will
be turned on tonight or tomorrow
night. A large force of linemen was
at work yesterday connecting the
wires, and everything, it is hoped,
will be gotten in good shape today.
May Be So.
The steamer R. L. Mabey has left
Jacksonville, heading north. Before
leaving the report was given out that
she was to come to Brunswick to do
towing.
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
SAYANNAH GIRL
TAKES TO TIGHTS.
Sensational Runaway of a City Of
ficial’s Daughter Yes
terday.
HAD CAUSED A HORSEWHIPPING.
She Will Appear in Light Opera, Joining the
Oriental Troupe at Charleston.
The Story.
Savannah, April 19. Miss Katie
Masters left here today to join the
Oriental Opera Company which is
now in Charleston.
Miss Masters’ father and brother
some months ago horsewhipped one of
the head clerks of Leopold Adler’s
store in this city for an alleged im
proper proposal to the young lady.
Her departure to join a theatrical
troupe revives that sensation. The
company which Miss Masters will join
plays light opera and tbe ladies are
dressed in tights. The young lady’s
venture is considered highly sensa
tional here. She is the daughter of
I’olice Clerk T. B. Masters.
Another Churoh Trouble.
Brook Station, Ga., April 19.—An
thony Jackson was shot here yester
day afternoon by Dave Jordan. The
former drew his knife and-the latter
fired on him, producing a probably fa
tal wound. The quarrel was about an
Easter quarterly meeting.
Prominent Floridian Dead.
Jacksonville, April 19.—Henry R.
Clark, assistant postmaster < f J> jk
sonville and one of the leading citi
zens of Duval county, died at his resi
dence in this city at 11 o’clock this
morning of pneumonia after two
w.eek’s illness.
Memorial Day Meeting.
A meeting of the Confederate veter
ans was held at Dr. Burroughs’ office
yesterday afternoon. Reports of com
mittees were made by the organiza
tion for memorial day. Great enthusi
asm was manifested and determina
tion shown to make tbe celebration a
triumphant success. Another meeting
will be held tomorrow at the same
place at 4p. m., sun time. All Con
federate veterans are invited to be
present.
Arrives Today.
Col. T. A. Parker, of Baxley, is ex
pected to arrive on this evening’s
tram to assist in the special meetings
being carried on at the First Baptist
church this week. These meetings
are well attended and give promise of
doing a great deal of good. Meetings
daily at 3:30 p. m. and 7 :45 p. m.
Almost Completed.
The Downing company’s new build
ing is fast nearing completion. The
cornices are being put on, and as soon
as the root is added the building will
be about ready for occupancy. It is
one of the largest, most conveniently
constructed and handsomest buildings
in Brunswick.
To Mobile.
For the International Convention
Y. M. C. A., Mobile, Ala , the Plant
System will sell round trip tickets
from Brunswick to Mobile, Ala., at
rate ot $15.40. Tickets limited to con
tinuous passage in both directions.
To be sold April 19,*20 and 21, with
final limit to May 1. Privilege to stop
over returning at Montgomery can be
secured by depositing ticket with
Agent Montgomery.
Shredded and black codfish at the
Downing Cos.
Entertained at Dinner.
At the Oglethorpe, Sunday evening
Mr. Morton Marye entertained at din
ner the following friends: Misses
Ernestine Butts, Josephine dußignon,
Madeline Butts. Ethel Downing,
Messrs. W. J. Butts, George Smith. R.
I). Meader and Lieutenant Hine, of
the Bache.