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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES.
VOLUME 8, NO. 12 1.
If Your Business is Not Represented in the Times’ Midsummer Issue It Will Be Bad for Your Business. Therefore Get In
REPRIMAND ONLY
FOR CAPT. ROMEYN.
The President Commutes His Sen
tence of Dismissal to a
Lighter One.
MRS. O’BRIEN’S BITTER REMARK.
Said She Would Like to See the Captain
“Digging in a Ditch”—What
Romeyn Says.
Washington, Maj 24.—The president
has remitted the sentence of dismissal
imposed by courtmartial on Captain
Romeyn, Fifth infantry, who after a
sensational trial, was convicted re
cently of an assault upon Lieutenant
O’Brien of the same regiment at Fort
McPherson, Georgia. In view of the
fact that Captain Romeyn will retire
bv operation of law June 1 the presi
dent believes the ends of justice will
be served by bis severe reprimand.
Cap ain Romeyn, wben shown an
Associated Press dispatch, announcing
that the president had remitted the
courtmartial’s verdict against him to a
reprimand, said lie was loth to believe
that, he would be reprimanded at all;
he expected to get oil' much lighter
than that.
Lieutenant O’Brien said that he was
satisiied with the verdict in so far as
it upheld the finding of the courtmar
tial, but that lie thought it a disgrace
that a man should be allowed to re
main oo Ihe roll of the army who had
defamed the character of a woman.
M rs. O’Brien said that she was dis
appointed that Captain Romeyn had
gotlen off s > lightly and declared that
she won and like to have seen him dig
ging a ditch.
TO FIGHT THE BELL.
A Powerful Telephone Combine To Be Formed
In Chicago.
Chicago, May 24. —Steps looking to
tne formation of a powerful alliance
in opposition to the B-ll Telephone
company are to he taken in Chicrgo.
The main things contemplated are a
national association of 1,000 operat
ing telephone exchanges of the United
States independent of the Beil
company, for nuptial protection and
the development, of long distance toll
lines by the connection of the inde
pendent telephone exchanges of the
country.
These matters will be brought to the
attention of tne public by a meeting
to be held here Thursday, Friday and
Sat urday.
TRIAL POSTPONED.
Murderer Flanagan’s Case Goes Over Until
July Next.
Atlanta. May 24—. The trial of Ed
ward C. Flanagan for murder, which
was set. for today at Decatur , was
postponed to July 26. His lawyer, W
C. Glenn, is very ill.
Flanagan killed Mrs. Dickson Allen
and Miss Ruth Slack at the home of
George VV, Allen near Decatur, where
he was hoarding. It is- charged that
the crime was the result of his unnat
ural attachment for little I.ela Allen,
the 13-year-old-daughter of George
Allen, He was tried for lunacy in
February and pronounced sane.
Sealed Verdiot Probable.
Macon, May 24.—The Roland Reed
case was given to the jury today. It
is thought a sealed verdict will be
given in tonight. The last arguments
of council for the Southern railway
were very hitter and reflected on the
character of both Reed and Miss
Rush.
Weavers to Work.
Paterson, N. J., May 24.—Eight hun
dred weavers in the Ashley and Bailey
silk mills, in this city, who have been
on a strike, returned to work today.
COVINGTON IN FLAMES.
Fire Destroys the Business Portion of the
Town.
Covington, Ga., May 24 A Art
broke out here between 1 and 2 o’clock
this morning in the business block
bounding the south side of th“ court
house square. It spread rapidly and
Anally destroyed the entire block,
The chie* losers are F. C. Swann,
A. S. Fowler, M.- C. Lee, J. A. Farrell,
W. B. Lee, and Lewis Miller. The to
tal loss is $60,000; insurance about
$20,000 The fire was undoubtedly of
incendiary origin.
Greek Negotiations.
Athens, May 24. —The Greek gov
ernment, as a reply to the announce
ment by Edhem Pasha, commander of
the Turkish army in Thessaly, that he
is empowered to negotiate terms of
peace with Greece direct, has in
formed the ministers of the powers
hpre that as Greece lias already con
fided her interests to the powers there
is no reason why she should negotiate
directly with Turkey.
THE MARKETS.
Quotations By Telegraph For The Times
Commercial Readers.
Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Grain Letter.
Savannah, May 24—Early strength
in wheat came from the advance at
Liverpool and a continuation of buy
ing hy some local traders who turned
to the bull side on Saturday. News
of damage to French crop was con
firmed from several sources and the
Paris market advanced equal to about
2 'A cents per bushel. Domestic news,
however, favored sellers. Northwest
news continued of the most favorable
character for growing crops and front
the tar southwest came reports of
wheat fields already cut.. Statistical
news indicated a reduction in the
world’s visible supply for the week
Oats quiet and steady considering
large receipts. Provisions weak on
large receipts and lower prices for
hogs. Indications point to rapid ac
cumulation of stocks, particularly of
lard.
l*aiiu‘, Murphy & Co.’s Stock Cotter.
Savannah, May 24.—The stock ex
change has been barking up the
wrong tree. Everybody has been ex
pecting a decision on the Nebraska
maximum rate law and paid no atten
tion to the other case before the su
preme court in regard to the powers
of the Interstate Commerce Commis
sion. The decision in this case when
first published was actually looked
upon by some of the smaller traders
as a bear argument and they started
in to sell stock. The shrewdest, rper
atore, however, quickly realized its
importance and became large buyers,
and when the small traders finally
grasped the intent of decision a scram
bleof shorts followed, accompanied by
some good buying and closing prices
were the highest of the day.
Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Cotton Letter.
Savannah, May 24. —The value of
cotton on the cotton exchange has
made still further progress toward a
lower level this morning. Quotations
show a loss for the day of from 6 to S
points as compared with the decline
of 2t03 at the opening. Spinners ap
parently are confident that crop con
ditions are hound to improve materi
ally in the near future with the usual
effect upon prices. The market de
veloped firmer undertone during the
afternoon upon an active demand for
spot cotton in this market. —Paine,
Murphy & Cos., Savannah.
Chicago Quotations.
Last night’s
Wheat-- close. Open. Close.
July 72 72 71 1-4
September 07 07 1-8 00 3-8
Corn--
July 24 1-2 24 1-2 24 1-2
September 25 3-1 25 3-4 25 5-8
Oats—
July 17 7-8 J.s 17 3-4
September 18 1-8 18 1-8 18
Pork—
July 8 20 8 15 8 17
September.... 8 52 8 20 8.22
Lard—
July 3 80 3 75 3 75
September. 3.85 3.82 3.85
Sides—
July, ... 4 50 4 47 4 50
September 4.52 4.50 4.52
BRUNSWICK, GA.. TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 1837.
CUBAN OPTION
REACHES THE HOUSE.
McMillan Moved That the Senate
Resolutions Be Consid
ered.
REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE.
Presibent McKinley Signs the Relief Resolu
tion as Soon as Pre
sented.
Washing’on, May 24. —Represents
live McMillin, of Tennessee, today in
troduced in the house a resolution pro
viding for the consideration of the
senate resolution recognizing the bel
ligerency of thej Cuban insurgents
“from day to day until disposed of.”
The resolution was referred to the
committee on rules, but it is not likely
that the committee will consider it.
The majority leaders will decide for
themselves when it is proper to act on
the resolution.
The resolution appropriating $50,-
000 for the relief of the distressed
American citizens in Cuba reached the
white house at 12:30 today, just as
soon as it could be sent up after being
signed in both houses while they were
in open session. The president signed'
the resolution immediately.
The house adjourned at 12:25p. m.
on account of the death of Senator
Earle, of South Caroliua.
JOHNSON TO SUFFER.
The Bank Wrecker Will Be Indictad To
morrow.
Indianapolis,May 24—John F.John
son, who wrecked the Loganspnrt bank
and was arrested and lodged in jail
here, will be indicted by the Federal
grand jury tomorrow.
It is expected that he will plead
guilty and be sent to the Colunbus
penitentiary. His wife wanted to
share his imprisonment, hut the privi
ege was denied her.
Has Skipped Out.
Cincinnati, May 24. —Dr. W. Pren
dergrast, formerly health officer, in
dicted tor attempted blackmail, failed
to appear when his case was called for
trial today, and the bond of SIO,OOO
was declared forfeited. Mrs. Prender
grast says her husband is gone, she
does not know where. A capias was
issued for his arrest.
She Is Seventy-Eight.
London, May 24.—The birthday of
Queeu Victoria, who was born May 24,
ISI9, was observed today with the
usual artillery salutes, ringing of
church bells, and reviews at the differ
ent military and naval stations. The
London celebration takes place on
Wednesday.
Shumate Shot.
Montezuma, Ga.,May 24.—Yesterday
while Bert Shumate, Bgd 6, and Wach
tel Williams, aged 8, were playing
with a loaded revolver in a room the
pistol was accidentally discharged and
Shumate was mortally wounded.
Murdered and Mangled.
Chattanooga, May 24.—The South
ern railway passenger train run over
two human bodies near here tonight.
It is supposed that, the persons had
been murdered and the bodies placed
on the track to hide the crime.
Four Thousand More.
New York May 24. —The striking
tailors were today joiued hy 4,000
members of the Vest Cutter’s Union.
This is greatly encouraging to the
strikers.
Smallpox in Alabama.
Evergreen, Ala., May 24.—Smallpox
is reported at Greenville, Fort Deposit
and Letohachie. Evergreen has quar
antined against these places.
MASON WOULD NOT
ACCEPT THE OFFER.
An Alderman’s Patriotic Proposi
tion to Resign That He
Might Serve.
BOOMLETS BLOOMED YESTERDAY.
Colonel Kay Treats It Asa Joke-Bennet
Broached, But Beach Will Doubt
less Be Honored.
The high est-em in which the ser
vices of Mayor Mason ti the city ot
Brunswick are hald was never more
conclusively proven than on yester
day, when Alderman J. A. Butts went
to Mr. Mason and offered to resign his
place in council in order that Mr. Ma
son might be re-elected to his former
position as alderman and thus con
tinue to serve the city.
Dr. Butts urged Mr Mason to ac
cept his offer, hut the latter declined,
with expressions of appreciation foi
the kindly spirit which prompted the
proposition. The mayor said that In
felt the city government was in neec
of careful and economic handl ng, but
trusted that the council would choose
for mayor a man who would measuri
fully up to all the requirements.
Many citizens, some of whom voted
against Mr. Mason for mayor, have
urged him to use all the legal means
that can be devised to prolong the
contest, in order that the city may, in
the meantime, have the advantage ot
his administrative service. He seems,
however, much disinclined to do this,
and although he has not amhorzed
any statement, it is believed that In
will retire from office as soon as tin
remitter from the supreme court L
made the judgment of the superioi
court.
In this event, the council will hi
called upon to elect his successor at itf
next regular meeting.
The various boomlets didn’t grow
much yesterday and lew new onei
were heard of. Col. W. E. Kay wat
radiant with smiles a.id imbihint
soda water when a Tim its mai
broached the mayoralty to him. Col
onel Kay seems to regard the whoh
thing as a huge joke.
“I have been punished enough al
ready,” lie said to the reporter, am
laughingly disclaimed any aspira
tions.
Representative Joe BenneL’s nam.
was mentioned yesterday, and main
commente'd that finer mayoralty tim
ber was not to be found in this sec
tion of the political forest. But Col
onel Bennet could not be seen, and th
public must rest in ignorance as t
how this community tendency wouli
fit under his thinking cap.
The belief that the council will ten
der the office to Mr. J. L Beach is gen
erally accepted, and is vi ry probahl.
of fulfillment. Mr. Beach’s energy, in
fiuence, j opularity, tend to this viev .
But the kaleidoscope of politic
changes more unexpectedly than th
sentiments of a certain local paper 01
the Lowry case, and we cannot tel
what a day will bring forth.
Congressman Goes.
Hon. William G, Brantley, ac<cm
pauied by his children and his sister
Miss Nettie Brantley, left last nigh
for Washington, to spend the remain
tier of the present session of congress
Vaughn is Better.
New York, May 24. —Eddie Vaughn,
the prizefighter who was injured 11
the ring of the National Sporting clul
Saturday night, is declared hy ( hysi
cians at Manhattan hospital to he i?
a fair way to recover.
Florida's New Senator.
Washington, May 24.—Stephen II
Mallory, Florida’s new senator, mad
his first appearance on the floor of tin
senate today. He will probably In
sworn in tomorrow.
THOUSANDS OF ACRES.
Involved in a Big Lawsuit in Superior Court
Yesterday.
The big land suit of Archibald
Smith, administrator, vs. John A.
Ward occupied the entire day in su
perior court yesterday The esse is
one of tjectment and also damages.
Mr. Smith, who is the
of the estate of Mrs. William Riley,
claims that Mr. Ward, who is the
prominent and wealthy sawmill
of Bladen, has trespassed on and illtkg
ally used 4,000 acres of land belonging
to the Riley estate, and asks for a w’rit
of ejectment and also financial remun
eration for his use of the property.
The land lies near Bladen and is quite
valuable. Mr. Ward has a large saw
: mill erected and in operation on the
i disputed territory, and asserts his
right to it. The plaintiff alleges that
| Mr. Ward has cut timber extensively
from the land. He asks for $0 000 as
remuneration.
i
| I’he case has been stubbornly fought.
Judge Syrnmes and Johnson & Krauss
represent Mr. Smith and Atkinson &
Dunwcdy Mr. Ward.
The evidence W’as not concluded
when court recessed until this morn
ing.
The following are the assignments
for today :
TUESDAY, MAY 25.
No 45 Rabun & Yerel vs the Florida
Phosphate Exchange, etc, suit on ac
count.
No. 51. J S Thomas, receiver, vs
Moses Mayer, S. Mayer and E Smith,
claimant, claim.
No 74. Savannah Brewing company
vs G Lowenstein, etc., garnishment.
No 90. Mary S Lloyd vs A 0 Ward,
ejectment.
Herman Meyers for the use of the
Brunswick Grocery company vs M J
Colson, receiver, intervention.
ALONG THE BAY.
Items of Harbor News and Genoral Shipping
Interest.
The Spanish schooner Lloret de Mar
is loading a cargo at the Southern
wharves, from F. I). M. Strachan. The
cargo will consist of naval stores, for
Barcelona, and is the first cargo of the
kind ever shipped over those wharves
The American brig Wan Bun, 448
tins, Captain Avis, arrived Sunday
from Zaza.
The American schooner Aetna, 333
tons. Captain Chipman, arrived yes
terday from New York, to load from
the Yellow Fine Cos. for New York.
The bark Araby Maid’sailed yester
day for Amsterdam, the bark Italia
for London, the bark Angelita for
Barcelona, the schooner Stella B.
Kaplan for New York and the schoon
er Sarah Potter for Providence. They
carried cargoes aggregating $70,000.
Case of Revenge-
John Hendricks, white, of Fancy
[ Bluff, was placed in jail yesterday,
jcharged with the theft of a sack of
grits from Jake Hopkins, the ferry
man. As Hendricks was led past the
ne-v court house site, where the con
victs were working, Robert Grant, one
of the negroes in stripes, gave vent to
undisguised cachinnations. It seems
that Grant was convicted on the evi
dence of Hendricks, and the negro
naturally telt somewhat gratified at
seeing his former prosecutor now
made a prisoner.
To Build Wharves.
Messrs J. H. Brown & Cos will
tike their pile driving force to Sapelo
today, where they have a big contract
fir driving piling and building
wharves for the government. Their
pile driver will he toived to Sapelo by
the Angie and Nellie this morning.
They Were Pleased.
The Brunswick excursionists report
a splendid time. The house at St. Si
mon island opened for the season the
day our excursionists arrived, and it
was turned over to the Fitzgeraldites,
who speak in highest terms of their
reception.—Fitzgerald Enterprise.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
KNIGHTS START
ENCAiPIENT ROOM.
The Movement For tne Uniform
Rank Conclave Assumes
Definite Shape.
GAVE THANKS TO THE TIMES.
The Subscription List Startod, Which Will
~ Result in Tenfold Benefit to
Brunswick.
’I he UnUorm Rank,Knights of Pyth
ias, started the August encampment
booming last night at a rousing meet
ing, made especially lively by the rec
ollection of tlie happy events and bril
liant successes of the week, in Savan
nah. The Knights have gone into the
Uniform Rank encampment project
with determination to make it a great
success. They last night elected the
following gentlemen to superintend
the preliminary arrangements: T.
Newman, chairman; Sig Levison, sec
re'ary ; Dr. F. Joerger, treasurer.
A full committee will be named to
day and the subscriptions made bjktlie
citizens will be published from day to
day.
Tim Buunswick: Times and the
Oglethorpe Hotel, through Col, J. E.
dußignon, headed the subscriptiou
list la t night, with $25 each..
The Knights appointed a committee
to draw up resolutions thanking their
Savannah brothers for courtesies, the
citizens of Brunswick for kind assist
ance and encouragement and The
Brunswick Times for its offer of SSOO
toward securing the next grand lodge.
This a f ternoon at 5:30 o’clock the
Uniform Rank will give an exhibition
drill on Newcastle street, going
through the same evolutions which
won first money at Savannah. The
Marine hand will turn out with the
Knights. The public is cordially in
vited to witness the drill.
IN RECEIVER’S HANDS.
The Business of G. Lowenstein Involved In
The Courts.
The liquor business of Gus Lowen
stein was placed in the hands of a tem
porary rtceiver hy Judge Sweat last
night.
The motion fora receiver came from
the Cook & Bernheimer company, of
New York, represented here by Good
year &' Kay. The claim was $1,600.
Sheriff Berrie was placed in charge
of the bnsiness temporarily. Lowen
stein’s business was an extensive one,
and the announcement that he is in
trouble will cause surprise.
Not Tom Johnson.
A telegram to Captain Welch, of the
Plant System, received from Jesup
yesterday afternoon announced that
the negro held in jail there, supposed
to be Tom Johnson, the murderer of
Conductor Nelson, was, on investi
gation, found to be the wrong man.
Delegates to Convention.
Messrs. C. L. Elliot and F. McC.
Brown are in Athens attending the
Odd Fellows’ convention which met
there yesterday. Mr. Elliot went as
delegate from Brunswick Encamp
ment No. 0, and Mr. Brown as dele
gate from Rush Lodge.
Busy at the Docks.
A great deal of work is now in pro
gress at the Southern wharves. New
coal bins are being built, and the
plumbers are laying new water pipes.
The water tank, which recently burst,
is being replaced.
Crowded Out.
The Briesenick receivership case
didn’t get a chance in superior court
yesterday, owing to the
the Smith vs. Wardland suit.
the arguments will
today.