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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES. VOLUME 8, NO. 123. Subscribe Today Toward the Uniform Rank Encampment. It is to Be in Brunswick, of Brunswick, for Brunswick. SAVANNAH STORES SWEPT BY FLAMES. A Big Conflagration Occurs In That City Yesterday Morning. WHOLESALE HODSES ARE IN EDMS. The Losses Seventy-Five Thousand, Partly Covered by Insurance—A Fire man Hurt. Savannah, May 25.—The two-story w holesale grocery store of Smith Bros , on the southwest corner o e Bay and Whitaker streets, was destroyed by fire, together with the contents, this morning. The wholesale grocery of J. M. Dixon & Cos. adjoining the building destroyed was flooded with water during the time the Are was in progress and the stock badly damaged. The total loss to both firms and to the owners of the buildings will amount to $75,000. The lire was first discov ered at 7 :20 o’olock this morning. The flames originated in the second tloor of the Smith store and spread rapidly. The origin is unknown. The firemen had a hard struggle, arid one, ,Jiir Hearn, fell through the burnt flooring of the second story to the ground floor, and was seriously in jured. Both buildings belonged to Smith Bros. The one occupied by the tiron was two stories and that of Dixon A Cos. lliree stories. The two buildings were insured for $15,000. Smith Bros.’ stock was cov ered by policies Hinounting to $45,000 and Dixon A Co.’s stock was insured for $25,5'*0 I’tie losses are consider ably in excess of these sums. Four large boxes of tine wedding presents, very valuable, belonging to Henry Smith, were destroyed by the fl imps. SUGAR KING ON TRIAL. Havemeyer May Join Chapman in His Prison Vacation. Washington, May 25.—The trial of II O Havemeyer, president of the American Sugar Refining company, for refusing to answer questions at the sugar investigition last spring, was begun, this morning. Elverton Chap man, one of the five coni am icious wit nesses, is now serving a thirty days’ sentence in the district jail. John E Searles, secretary of the sugar trust, and F,. J. Edwards and John J.Schriv er, newspap-r men, testified in the order named. Havemeyei and Searles were indicted October 1,1894. There was a very large crowd in attendance this morning to witness tlie unusual spectacle of a millionaire on trial. Judge Bradley presided. District Attorney Davis is conduct ing the case on behalf of the United States. The defendant is represented by a brilliant array of counsel, includ ing Nathaniel Wilson, of this city; Johnson, of Philadelphia, and John E. Parson, of New York. Little trouble was experienced in obtaining a jury. ROAD MUST PAY REED. Tho Actor Played a Profitable Engagement In Macon. Macon, Ga,, May 25 The jury in the damage suit of Roland Reed and members of his company against the Southern railway for injuries inflicted in a wreck, which has been on trial in the United States court here for a week past, brought in a verdict for the plaintiffs this morning. The suits were brought for SIO,OOO each in favor of Roland Reed, Miss Isadore Rush and Mrs . Mary Myers. The jury awarded Mrs. Myers $4,000, Roland Reed $2,000, and Miss Rush $ |,( 100. Tho Weather. Atlanta, May 25.—Fair Wednesday and warmer in northern portion. M'LAURIN THE MAN. He Will Be Appointed to Succeed Senator Earle, Deceased. Columbia, S. C., May 25.—1 tis an nounced ttiis afternoon that Congress man John L. McLaurin will he com missioned United States senator to morrow morning to succeed the late John H. Earle. The appointment is made by Governor Ellerhee. John Loundes McLaurin, of Marl boro county, South Carolina, was horn at Red Bluff, that county. May 9, 1800, was educated at the village school of Bennettsvillc, Bethel military acad | emy. near Warrenton.Va ,and Swarth more college, Philadelphia: Carolina military institute and the University of Virginia; studied law at the last named school and was admitted to the bar in 1S82; in 1890 was elected to the general assembly of Soutli Carolina; was elected attorney general of the state the following yeaa ; was elected to the Fifty-second and re-electPd to the Fifty-third congress as a demo crat, receiving 10,1315 votes against 1,822 votes for E. J. Sawyer, republi can . Romeyn Reprimanded. Atlanta, May 25.—Captain Romeyn resumed the command of his company Ibis morning, having received the rep rimand to which he was sentenced, lie will retire from the service on account of age on June 1. THE MARKETS. Quotations By Telegraph For The Times’ Commercial Readers. Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Stock Letter. Savannah, May 25. —A small pool was formed by three or four operators on the floor to secure an advance in Jersey Central. The operators re ferred to had come to the conclusion that the stock was very much oversold and that an opportunity presented it self for squeezing tlie shorts and in ducing a sharp rally. The action of Chicago Gas was some what of a mystery to I he room traders. The strength of sugar continues to be a mystery also. Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Grain Letter. Savannah, May 25. Wheat has been very narrow today with but little trading of importance, opening quo tations were slightly above those ot yesterday close, due to very strong early Paris markets which offset the weakness in Liverpool. Barring the strong French news, however, every thing else was bearish and the market has been slightly in favor of shorts all the morning. Corn and oats have ruled easier on heavy receipts and free buying by elevator people. Brad streets reported decrease in world’s visible of 2,306,000 bushels of corn for the week and 1,077,000 bushels oats. Estimated cars corn 500. Provisions weak. Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Cotton Letter. Savannah, May 25.—The market this morning has shown greater ac tivity than for some time, to tiie sur prise of the trade. Liverpool devel oped a distinctly reactionary tendency. Futures there, after opening at prices unchanged to 1-04 above yesterday’s close, gradually improved, and finally closed at net advance at from 2 to i'/ 2 up for tiie day. There was, however, no increase in demand for actual cot ton, despite the advancing tendency of futures. Meantime, if the firmness in Liverpool is maintained our market will, ot course, he favorably affected, as prices for the present at least are governed by the character of foreign advices.—Paine, Murphy A Cos , Sa vannah. Chicago Quotations. Last night’s Wheat— close. Open. Close. •Inly 71 1-4 71 1-4 7(1 1-2 September (IB 8-8 lili 3-8 05 7-8 Corn— July it 1-2 24 3-8 21 1-4 September 25 5-s 25 25 3-8 Oats-- • July 17 3-4 17 3-4 17 5-8 September lB 18 17 3-4 Pork— July 8 17 8.20 8.12 Septemlier .. 822 8.22 8.17 Lard— July 3.75 3 72 3 70 September.... 3.85 3.32 3 77 Sides— July 4 50 4 47 4 45 September 4.52 4.50 4.47 BRUNSWICK, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 26, 1897. THE TARIFF TALK IS ON ONCE MORE. Crowds in Senate Galleries to Hear the Resumption of the Debate. MORGAN TOUCHES ON CZAR REED. Vest Gives Notiee of Democratic Intention to Move the Striking of Certain Clauses. Washington, May 25. -The long de ferred debate on the tariff bill in the senate today served to attract consid erable crowds. Many ladies w r ere among the spectators, adding a touch of color to the sombrenesg of t he cham ber. The attendance of the senators was as large or larger than at any time since the extra session opened. A resolution authorizing the secre tary of the navy to employ any suit able ship in transportation of relief supplies to India was considered. Mr. Chandler explained that this was essential, as no American ships were available. Mr. Morgan of Alabama remarked that the senate had reached an era when it was necessary to consult ‘ somebody at the other end of the capitol” as to whether the measure could go through. “Has the senator, queried Mr. Morgan, addressing Mr. Chandler, “inquired whether this be nevolent resolution would be allowed to receiveconsideration in the house?” At 2 :05 p. m. the tariff bill was taken up without opposition. Mr. Vest gave notice that when the paragraphs were read he would move to strike out the provisions relating to beer, manu factured tobacco, and snort' and cigar ettes. Senator Aldrich opened the debate for the republicans. GERMANY AND GREECE. Will Withdraw From Agreement Unless The Powers Give Heed. Constantinople, May 25.—The col lective note of the ambassadors of the powers on the subject of Turkish de mands upon Greece has not been pre sented, owing to the German ambas sador in Constantinople, Baron Sau raiua Hojoltsch, having been forbid den to sign until Greece consents to peace terms. It is further understood that Ger many declares she will withdraw al together from mediating should the other powers consider the previous consent of Greece to he unnecessary. Germany’s action is regarded as being highly prejudicial to the prospect of the speedy conclusion of peace, as it leads Turkey to believe the powers are disunited and encourages opposition. LEAD, THEN" A LEAP. A Suicide's Body Falls Thirteen Stories— Horribly Crushed. Chicago, May 25.—A little after 8 o’clock this morning W. F. Mittman, a dancing teacher, while around the corridor on the thirteenth floor of the chamber of commerce building sud denly drew a revolver and shot him self. He then threw himself over the railing into the court, thirteen stories below, narrowly missing pedestrians in the crowded main lobby of the big structure. It is thought ttie man was dead be fore he struck tho pavement. The corpse is horribly crushed. A letter in the suicide’s pocket said his wife had accused him wrongfully and that he intended to take his life yesterday, but had concluded to give her one more chance. A Fool’s Mistake. Valdosta, Ga., May 25.—A negro named Jackson killed his wife today, in playing with a gun which he thought was not loaded. * CONDEMNED MAN’S AFFECTING TALL Old Man Lowry Has a Few Things to Say Through His Cell Grating. GUILTLESS, BUT PREPARED TO DIE. Was Afraid in Court and Didn't Know What They Were Doing With Him—Reads the Bible Every Day. M. Lowry, who, unless the efforts being made for a commutation of sen tence are successful, is within just twenty-four days of death on the gal lows, made an affecting statement to a Times man at the county jail yester day. In it the condemned man reit erated his innocence, but declared that Oe was not afraid to die if the ex ertions of his friends proved unavail ing. Lowry is in the felou’s c.:ge on I lie second floor of the jail. Through his grating he can watch the growth of the green plants in the little garden patch ot the prison yard, s on perhaps to be crossed with the awful shadon of his scaffold ; and beyond he can see into the 1 fe that animates the city streets. His cage-mates are negroes, ana he finds among them no compan ionship. When the reporter stopped at the door Lowry rose from the couch i on which be had been lying. He wore spectacles, and in his hand was an open Bible, betokening the manner ii which his time is ocoupied. There i on his face the expression of one win labors under a great wrong. The man is simple-minded; and it prompt to confess it. “I am a trap per,” tie said. “I lived in the wood? and on the river. I know nothiug ol law and courts. I never did anybody wrong: I don’t know how. They say I shot a inan ; I shoot birds, bears and wild animals; a man wasn’t made ti kill. I fed and cared for old mai Burns; he lived with me awhile ant went away. I never saw him again Those negroes swore falsely agains: me, and they are the people' that pu me here, where I never was before.” He was gratified to hear that peti tions were being signed to save bin from the gallows. “I don’t know if i will do any good. I don’t want to h bung, because it aint a natural way t die, But I wouldn’t be afraid whei the time comes. I’m ready. I believ in the Bible and what it sayß, bu they all call me a savage. I’m truss ing in the Father and the Son to prov my innocrnce yet.” “The judge asked me if I had any thing to say in the court,” he coutii ued. “I had something to say, but ] wasn’t used to such a place, and L w* afraid. I didn’t understand what the. were doing with me. Now, I siippo< it’s too late.” No one can talk with this ignoran simple-minded old man without b< lievingthat he is sincere in his declb rations. As the reporter left, the coi demned trapper settled back on b> couch, rearranged his glasses and r< sumed bis interrupted reading i Holy Writ. ESCAPED DEATH. By a Remarkable Chance Alex Manoe We. Saved From Being Killed. At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoc Alex Manoe, the popular pilot, whi! crossing the railroad tracks at th intersection of Bay and George street , was struck by Southern switch engir 1063 and thrown fifteen or twenty fee narrowly escaping being run over. He remained uuconecious for u minutes, and was taken to his boon Apparently he was not seriously in jured, and no physician was called. 1 was a remarkable escape from dean, and probably from any serious injury. ST. SIMON RENDEZVOUS. The Proposed Naval Militia Encampment Dis cussed Last Night. The Torpedo division,Naval Militia, held an enthusiastic meeting last night, witli thirty-five men present. The question of holding an encamp ment on St. Simon during the infantry meeting instead.of attending the ren dezvous at Beaufort, was taken up, and a motion was carried to the effect that this be done if the necessary ar rangements can be made. .If possible a warship will be se cured, or at least an officer from the navy detailed for the purpose of in struction. The Passaic will be taken into the sound and regular naval dis cipline kept on board. A committee, consisting of Ensign Brown,Boatswain’s Mate T.W.Wrench and Burr Winton, was appointed to form, with a similar committee ap pointed from the First division at its last meeting, a joint committee to se lect two baseball nines, and from these pick a prize team. NOTES. It is said that negotiations are now in progress t.o secure from the navy department modern guns for the Pas saic. If the naval militia encampment is held on St. Simon it will be of some direct benefit to our city, and as one of the most important of naval militia drills islanding, from warships, at tacking forces in boats, protected dur ing the disembarkation by lire from warships and cutters, why not have, as a special attraction, as well as a ben eficial drill, a sbarn battle between the infantry forces holding the island and a landing force of naval militia? Such a feature as that, if advertised, would double the crowds at the island. Jack Risigns. Savannah, May 25.—T). F. Jack, freight traliie manager of the Plant System, has resigned his office of third vice-president of the Plant System and Frank Q. Brown, who for ten years prior to the purchase by the Plant System of the Florida Southern railroad, was president of the latter road, has been made third vice presi dent. Slain at a Singing. Middlesborough, Ky., May 25—The Heitfelds and Cowans, rival moon shine factions,plyirg their business in Powell’s ridge mountains, Iladcock county, Tennessee, met at a singing at Coal branch sclioolhouse yesterday. Fighting ensued, which lasted an hour. James Heitfeid was killed and Tom Cowan mortally wounded. Mallory Now a Member. Washington, May 25.—Mr. Pasco of Florida presented the credentials of the new senator from Florida, Stephen R. Mallory, and the latter was duly sworn in. He was assigned to a desk in the front row on the extreme right, of the democratic side. A bouquet of roses was on his desk. The Jealousy of Sects. Eagle Lake, Ind., May 25 —ln the Presbyterian general assembly today applause greeted the announcement that the grant tor the Roman Catholic chapel at West Point had been declared illegal by the attorney general, him self a member of the Roman Catholic church. Fatal Fireworks. Paris, May 25.—During a display of fireworks at Nantez last evening four persons were killed and a score of people injured by the explosion of a bomb. * Train vs. Trolley. Kingston, Jamaica, May 25.—An en gine on the Jamaica railway ran into a trolley in the tunnel today, killing three persons and injuring four others. Injuries Fatal. Atlanta, May 25.—Fred Raoul, the engineer for the Collins Brick com pany, who was hurt in the wreck yes terday, died today. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SUPERIOR COURT ANU ITS LAWSUITS. The Big Land Case Was Settled Yesterday By a Com promise. SWEAT STATES BRIESNICK CASE. Criminal Docket to Come Up on Thursday. Another Ejectment Suit Yesterday. Today’s Assignments. Superior court resumed operations yesterday morning with a continua tion of the evidence in the big Smith vs. Ward land suit. At the conclusion of the plaintiff’s evidence the ator neys on the respective sides announced that a compromise had been reached, and that a consent verdict would be agreed to. This was the final disposi tion made, and the court issued a de cree in accordance with the agreement. The case of Rabun & Verel vs. the Florida Phosphate company, com plaint, which lias been in progress be fore Attorney R. D. Meader, as aud itor, was then called. Judge Sweat sustained the exceptions taken and re ferred thexase back to the auditor for flirt tier hearing The case of J. S. Thomas, receiver, vs. Moses Mayer and S. Mayer, E.- Smith, claimant, ti fa, was beard and the levy dismissed. The petition of Rena B. Harley, guardian, for permission to sell land, was granted The ejectment suit of Mary S," Lloyd vs. A. C. Ward was begun, but was dismissed, on motion of Judge Syimnes, counsel for the defendant. The attachment of Morgan & Schuy ler vs. the Yellow Pine Cos. was dis missed. Judge Sweat then announced that the argument of the Briesenick re ceivership case would be resumed. The attorneys, however, did not have their authorities in court, and the continuation of the argument was postponed until another day. Judge Sweat, however, took occa sion to call the attention of the coun sel in this case to the questions in volved, and on which the court desired to hear authority. He also took occa sion to stale that the case was not to be tried by the newspapers or by the questions of law which the reporters and correspondents seem to think should govern the matter. “The great question in the case,” said the judge, “is whether the prop erty is that of K. E. Briesenick or of the estate ol E. Briesenick.” Before recessing the court, Judge Sweat said he wished to call up the criminal docket on Thursday morning and hoped to conclude all civil busi ness by that time. The following are the assignments of cases for today : WEDNESDAY, MAY 20. No 61. B B Gray & Bro vs Morgan & Schuyler, suit on account. No. 03. William O Allison vs James S Wright, administrator estate J. M. Tison, complaint. No. 05. Morgan & Silhuyler vs Yel low Pine Cos., attachment. No 32. J{ II Everett vs the Fidelity <S Casualty Cos. and W L Cochran, damages. ARRIVED AT LAST. The Long Expected Riflemen’s Gymnasium Game Monday. The long looked for gymnasium par aphernalia purchased by the Rillemeii, has at last arrived and the boys were all day yesterday putting the imple ments of athletic development in piaoe. The goods arrived on the Mallory liner Colorado Monday evening. The set consists of parallel bars, horizontal bars, swinging rings, pul ley weights, punching bags, boxing gloves, Indian clubs, iron and wooden dumbbells, mattresses, etc. The erection of a gymnasium in Brunswick tills a long felt want among the young men. and will afford much health giving exercise and pleasure.