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TIE 'BRUNSWICK TIMES.
VOLUME 8, NO. 125.
In the Retirement of Mayor E. H. Mason Brunswick Suffers the Loss of One of the Best Executives She Has Ever Had.
HAVEMEYBR FREE:
CASE DISMISSED.
Crowds of Curious People Thronged
the Courtroom All Day
Long.
MOTION FOR ACQUITTAL ARGUED.
The Famous Case Against the Sugar Trust
Ended and Excitement Will
Now Subside.
Washington, May 27.—Interest in
thetrial nf Henry O. llaveineyer, pres
i lent of the American Sugar Refining
Company, for contumacy before the
senate sugar investiga> ing committee
wa< greatly intensified this morning
by the pending motion of the defense
to instruct the jury to bring In a ver
dict. of not guilty.
There was again a crowd of distin
guished persons present. Several la
dies were also in attendance.
As soon as the court convened the
district attorney entered upon a reply
to the motion of the defense to order
an acquittal, which Havemeyer’s coun
sel argued yesterday. Mr. Davis took
up the six propositions upon which
the defense based the motion and met
them seriatim.
Mr. Johnson replied at some length
to the arguments of Mr. Davis, after
which the court announced a recess
untill o’clock, during which interval
he will take the motion of defendant’s
counsel under advisement.
The court sustained the motion of
defense and the case agaiust Have
meyer is dismissed.
MANY MORS TO ANSWER.
Sattley, Though Free, Faces Twenty-nine
More Indictments.
Kansas C>iy, May 27 -—Unusual legal
proceedings are about to be instituted
here Wlien Governor Stephens, on
Sunday lasi, extended execu! ive Clem
ency to Cashier Sattley, of the defunct
Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings
bank, after be had served less than half
of his four years’ seuteuce for
ity in the forgeries which wrecked the
bank, a storm of protests arose.
Strong pressure was brought to bear
on the I teal authorities and as a result
it is announced that Prosecutor Lowe
will proceed against Sattley on the 29
indictments still standing against him
and will app y to the governor for a
requisition to bring Sattley back from
California, where his wife is lying very
ill. The prosecutor declares that had
he known Sattley’s pardon was pro
posed he would have had an officer at
the penitentiary gates with warrants
for his rearrest. It is a question
whether Governor Stephens will grant
the requisition.
GRAND LODGE ADJOURNS.
The Odd Fellows, After a Prosperous Ses
sion, Leave Athens.
Alliens, May 27.—The grand lodge of
Odd Fellows of Georgia adjourned st
noon today. The local lodges and the
people of Athens have rendered their
session here one of the most, pleasing
in its history. The barbecue of yes
terday was a very successful entertain
ment. Every point of interest has been
visited and all are delighted with the
hospitality received. The grand lodge
wts in session until a late hour lasi
night, but nothing of a publio ebarao
ter is given out. The following ap
pointments were made by Grand Mas
ter O. H. brand this morning:
Grand chaplain—Rev C. H. Hyde,
of Oordele.
Grand marshal—T. 8 M ell,of Athens.
Grand conductor—A C. Brinson, of
Augusta.
Grand guardian—B. F. Brimberry,
of Albany.
Grand Herald—W. A. .Simmons, of
Livonia.
Most of the visitors will get away
this afternoon.
SENSATIONAL SUIT.
i ■ •
The Case of Wilkerson vs. Wilson in Atlanta
Develops Lively Features.
Ailanta, May 27. —There are spii‘a
tional features in the case of U. 15.
Wilkerson vs. B. S Wilson. The two
were in the cotton business in iSavan
nah years ago and Wilkerson after
ward sued Wilson. E N. Broyles of
Atlanta, where Wilson then lived, was
made auditor in the case and deeideu
that Wilson owed Wilkerson about
$50,000, Wilson died two years ago,
leaving $250,000
In the suit now in the supreme
court to get the award of the auditor
it is claimeed that Wilson disposed of
his property to his sons-in-law, G H.
Tanner and Henry Potts, and J. Car
roll Payne and Wilson seeks recovery
from them.
Ready to Unite
Eagle Lake, Ind., May 27. -The
northern Presbyterian general a-sem
bly today considered a report from the
committee on bills and overt ures con
cerning organization with the south
ern church. The following answer was
drawn up and adopted by the assem
by : ‘‘We reiterate our readiness to
take active steps toward such a union
as soon as the Lord, in His providence,
shall open the way.”
THE MARKETS.
Quotations By Telegraph For The Times'
Commercial Readers.
Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Grain Letter.
Savannah, May 27.—Today’s market
has been dull and dropping without
any particular news either way. 4J
opening it showed some slight firm
ness owing to covering by shorts,
who were uneasy over the reports
from Liverpool regarding weather in
Prance and rumors of buying by for
eigners, after this, however, the weak
ness at St. Louis became so marked
that it took support from our market,
it yielding in sympathy. Provisions—
l'he large receipts of hogs at all points
today, 81,200 vs. 00,900 last year and
the large excess over the estimates
here have depressed prices. Esti
mated hogs tomorrow 25,000.
Paine, Murphy & Oo.’s Stock T-etter.
Savannah, May 27. —This atteruoon’s
session was characterized by its dull
ness more than anything else. A
brief rally took place when it became
known that the bouse had adjourned
until next week without considering
Cuban resolutions. An attempt wan
also made to rally sugar when Wash
ington dispatches were received stat
ing the case against Mr. Haveraeyer
had been dismissed. There was an al
most total absence of outside buying
and during the last hour moderate
liquidation took place, the closings be
ing on an average of *4 to lower
than last night. The bulls are by no
means discouraged by fractional de
clines today, but are inclined to look
upon it as a good tiling to have some
of the weak long interest shaken out
Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Cotton Letter.
Savannah, May 27 —The market dur
ing the morning has been very dull
and utterly devoid of interest. Open
ing quotations indicated v-ry steady
market, at slight advance over last
evening in response to rattier favor
able advices from Liverpool, where fu
tu’es closed at net advance of about
point. The temper of the room contin
ues rather bearish, but there is no ag
gressive selling at present by the lead
ing bears. The new crop months have
been continuously sold for time, and
this selling has apparently been based
on last year’s conditions.
Chicago Quotations.
I.ast night’s
Wheat— close. Open. Close.
July liH 7-8 70 I-8 OH 1-4
September. . . 05 1-4 05 ,1-8 05
Corn—
July 24 24 28 8-4
September 25 1-4 25 1-4 21 7-8
Oats—
July 17 1-2 17 0-8 17 1-2
September 17 5-8 17 5-8 17 1-2
Pork--
July 8 02 8.00 8.00
September 8.07 8.02 8.02
Lard—
July . 8.00 3 00 3.00
September. 8.70 3.07 3.07
Sides—
July 4 37 4 37 4 32
September 4 40 4.37 4.85
BRUNSWICK, GA„ FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 28, 1897.
GREEKS PROTEST
AGAINST TURKEY.
Government Sends Note to Powers
Protesting Against the Enor
mous Indemnity.
TURKS ARE SEIZING PROVISIONS.
Panic Prevails in Lamia and People Are
Fleeing and Even Deserting Their
Children.
Athens, .May 27. —The Greek govern
j inent has sent a memorandum to the
j powers protesting against the indein
j uity demanded by Turkey, and also
protesting against the proposed recti-
I lication of the Greek frontier,
j It is reported that, the Turks have
confiscated 1,250,000 bushels of wheat
at Voloand that the Turkish com
mander has -issued a proclamation
calling upon the peasants to return
and gather toe harvest or ilieir ciops
will lie confiscated.
Advices from Lamia today say that
a fresh panic prevails there and that
the peopl“ are flee’ng from the city
and deserting their children,
n 1
THE WORLD'S MODEL TOWN.
Pullman Takes the Prize From the Prague
Exposition.
Chicago, May 27.—George M. Pull
man lias received from Arcliduke
Rainer two magnificent rnedais and a
richly wrought diploma as a testi
monial of honor and merit in touudiug
and building tint most perfect lowu in
lhe world. This distinction came as
the result, of an exhibit in the inter
national hygienic ami pharmaceutical
exposition in Prague. Pulmau won
against the settlements created by
Krupp, the gunman, and Stumm, the
great maker of steel, and Baron von
*Uingbufer.
The verdi t of tlie jury was unani
mous that PuUm n was without a
peer in the matter of coil iortable
homes for workingmen, stree S, sew
ers, water sy.si in, -in.ps, public halls,
church, s, gmun i and luesaudiegu
lations governing i hem. th verdict
included the Piiliinm sleeping car.
THE FOOLING BILL.
It Will Be Reported Favorably to the Senate
by the Committee.
Washington, May 27.—The senate
committee on interstate commerce
practically agreed today upon the
final amendments to the Foraker pool
ing bill, which is to be reported at the
next nieeiing of the committee to be
held one week from today. Votes
taken on am-, ndments today leave but 1
little doubt that the committee’s rec
ommendation will tie favorable to the
measure which will be reported.
The bill is perfected aud would have
been reported but for i be opposition of
■Senator Chandler, who is antagonistic
to any pooling bill.
The Amendments agreed upon are
numerous and important, the tlrst of
witicii limits tlie existence of pooling
contracts to four years.
HAILE . ARRESTED.
Central Railroad Official Charged With Run
ning Sunday Excursion.
Savannah, May 27.—Mr..1. C. FLiile,
general passenger agent of the Cen
tral of Georgia rail .vay, has been ar
rested by an Effingham constaldp on a
warrant sworn out before Justice W.
F. Taylor of that county, charging
him with running an excursion train
between Savannah and Augusta last
Sunday. He gave bond to appear be
fore the county coii't of Effingham
June 21 to answer the charge.
The Weather.
Atlanta, May 27 —Friday partly
cloudy.
MASON RETIRES;
COGNCIL REGRETS.
Tenders a Strong, Able and Sug
gestive Letter of Resig
nation.
COUNCIL PAYS HIM WARM TRIBUTE.
His Parting Advice is Buy the Light and
Water Company and Provide for a
Big City P„rk.
At 10 o’clock last night, E iward 11.
Mason stepped down from the raised
platform in the council chamber,
handed the gavel to Chairman of Coun
cil Fendig, and ceased to be mayor of
Brunswick.
Mr. Mason’s statement aff-*c : edthe
council deeply, ai was evidenced in
tile feeling words n which Aldermen
Atkinson, Krauss and Butts comment
ed on his action.
The resolutions printed els where
were unanimously adopted and order
ed spread upon the minutes of coun
cil. The circumsta, ces of Mr. Mason’s
retirement were impressive arid the
aldermen plainly showed that they
felt a sense of loss.
The following is the retiring may
or’s address in full, as read to council
by Clerk Bodet. It outlines policies
of great importance to the city and
should be carefully read:
Brunswick, Ca., May 27, 1897.
To the members of the city council,
Brunswick, Ga.
Gentlemen : At the regular election
in last December for mayor aud.alder
men of tbe city of Brunswick, 1 had
tbe honor to be selected by a very large
majority of the voters participating in
said election for the office of mayor of
our city, lu pursuance of said elec
tion, I resigned my office as a member
of your aldermame board, and iu Jan
uary following assnmed the duties and
responsibilities of i lie mayoralty. To
me personally the office of mayor is,
and has been, more of an incumbrance
than a help, for my business interests
require much of m , time. Possessed,
however, of a desire to aid in giving
our city a clean, onomical and pro
gressive city government, aud flat
tered by the votrs of my fellow-towns
men, I have, since iny incumbency of
the mayoralty, gi\ n unreservedly of
my time and what alenc 1 possess to
the duties of the office. lam content
to have judgment tendered on all my
official hols by the people whom I have
tried to serve, for I am conscious only
of a loyalty to then interests.
It seems, however, that my election
was uot satisfactory to a certain ele
ment, but whetbi r it defeated other
pulititai aspiration' or i'or some other
cause it is not for me now to say. At
any rate, proceedings were instituted
to have me remov> and from the mayor
alty upon the alligation that f was
disqualified to hold the office, it being
averred that the te m for winch I had
been elected an alderman bad not ex -
pired at the time I became mayor, and
that under a stale statute I was inel
igible to the mayoralty until tbis al
dermanie term had expired.
' The voters of our city having ex
pre sed their preference for uie, it
seemed to me they were entitled to
have their preference sustained by ttie
courts, if the same could be done, and
that my duty req. red me to see to it
that the legal issues made should be
tul y submitted and tairiy passed upon
by Ihe courts. With tbis end in view
t entered upon t lie litigation thus
foioed upon me. I’tie first proceeding
against me was admittedly improperly
brought, and wi.i dismissed by the
court. The second proceeding was a
pstition praying leave to file an infor
mation in the nature of quo warranto.
The superior court refused the leave
prayed for and the contestant ap
pealed to the supreme court, which
latter court has recently reversed the
judgment of the superior court, and
ordered that the leave prayed for
should be granted. Wben the infor
mation thus allowed to be filed is filed,
the same is subject to auswer, to trial
and to appeal to the supreme court;
and it will be seen, therefore, that if I
was disposed the litigation would
now only in its i cipiency, and pos
sibly could be prolonged until such
time as the period ,>t my disqualifica
tion would be etiiPd. I have not hes
itated, however, rs lo my duties in the
premises. While > tie decision reached
by I tie courts but commences the liti
gation, if 1 was and -posed to prolong it,
if, nevertheless d-(ermines the main
questions involved in the contest, and
determine* them adversely to my
rights and further litigation would be
simply over form and procedure, and
would possibly be ve the appearance ot
an attempt upon my part to remain in
office, to hold which I have been de
clared disqualified Tlie highest tri
bunal in our state has said that 1 am
now ineligible to 1 he mayoralty, and T
believe that. 1 should at once bow in
submission to th i decree, for T hold
that no man is worthy to administer
tbe law unto others and exact obedi-
ence thereto, who does not by his ow n
precept , and example observe a like
obedience uiPo the mandates of those
uad in aullionly above him I there
fore beg to announce that with this
session of the council I shall cease to
p-rform any of tile duties of the may
oralty and cease to hear any of its re
sponsibilities. It is, perhaps, unnec
essary for me to tender my formal res
ignation, but if such is deetmd neces
sary the same will be tendered.
I ii pursuing l his course my chief re
gret is the severance of my official re
lations wnti this hoard, which have
been umlormiy pleasant and agree
able, and I can have no belter wish
for my successor ttian that his rela
tions with you will as pleasant and
cordial as mine have been
1 cannot finally take leave of you
without directing your attention to
certain matters which I believe of
great interest to our city, and which 1
would have been glad to have aided
you in determining. Denied this priv
ilege, however, I feel impelled to give
you my views and suggestions, leaving
you to take such action as your own
good judgment and patriotism may
dictate.
I wish again to call your attention
to the fact that the Brunswick Light
and Water plant will, in all probabil
ity, he sold at receiver’s sale at an
early date, and it is necessary t fiat the
city should own it. I consider the
contract which saddled this imposition
upon an unsuspecting public one of
the worst that was ever signed by a
public official. 'J’lie reasons why the
city shoudown t his plant are too nu
merous to mention in detail, but it is
enough to say that our citizens, as
well as our oity, should be released
from the fetters of this blood sapping
corporation, if it is possible to do so
within the hounds of reason. I trust
that you will not Jet this matter sleep,
and that your efforts in endeavoring
to secure this plant in the name of the
city may be crowned wirh success.
I also beg to recall to your mind
that the City has come into possession
of and owns an undivided interest in
a certain tract of land in the southern
part of ttie city thirty (SO) acres in all.
fifteen (15) of which belongs to the
city. 1 would suggest that you appiy
to tlie couris as early as practicable for
a division of this property, and that
the same be set aside for a park. I
am aware of the fact that the city is
not in condition at present to improve
this very extensively, hut by declar
ing it a park you will not have to pay
taxes upon it, and it can be improved
from time to time ns the finances ol
i he city will admit.
1 desire to c ti'ion yon against the
leasing of nuy more foots of streets, as
the city lias at the present lime only
three open streets, and they are all
nartow ones Truck fanning, etc,
in the surrounding country seems
to be increasing, and the Monk
street landing is no longer suf
rtcient to accommoda'e tins cla-s of
trade. You will soon find it necessary
to prepare the foot of some other street
to accommodate a portion of ttie traffic.
There are other matters of more or
less importance to winch I might di
rect your attention; but I will not take
up more of your time just no w. Should
my successor desire inlortnation from
me upon any matter relative to the
city government, whicp has come
within my knowledge dur'ng my time
of office, it will be a pleasure to ma to
give it.
Titan king you all for thp courtesy
which you have shown tne during my
term of office and for the faithful and
valuable assistance winch yon have
rendered me in the administration of
the affairs of our citv, I beg now to
remain, with best wishes for your fu
ture official happiness Rnd prosperity,
Edward H. Mason.
Acacia Club Entertains.
The Acacia club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. W. F. Lacker. Those
present were: Mcsilatnes Aiken, Max
ey, Stiles, p’oller, Walter, Bennett,
Misses King, Ernestine Butts. Con
stance Butts, Madeline Butts, Frances
Nightingale, Julia Wilder, Edna Pen
niman. Downing, Colson, Lilla Bur
roughs, Symons and M. Burroughs.
The first prize, a silver hatpin, was
won by Miss Jeannette Colson; tlie
second prize was a beautiful pot plant.
The consolation, a beautiful porcelain
lamp, by Mrs. Bennet.
After Bicyclists.
Assistant Chief Levtson is engaged
in an energetic campaign against vio
lators of tile bicycle ordinance, which
has not, been generally complied with
up to this date. If your wheel is with
out a light, if you neglect to ring your
bell or fail in obeying the other re
quirements, you are in danger of ar
rest and a fine in police court. One
young bicyclist was beiore Mayor Ma
son yesterday morning for failing to
have a light. He was fined $5, Others
should take warning.
Hearing Postponed.
Macon, May 27.—Pending a reorgan
ization of tbe Macon Gaslight and
Water company tbe hearing of the
receivership case was today postponed
again from May 81 to some date not
named. Receiver Tinsley is expected
to be able to effect a reorganization
within a very short time.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
COUNCIL DOES
IMPORTANT WORK.
The Mayor’s Retirement, Harbor
Discussion and Telephone
Question.
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF MEETING.
Telephone Franchise to Valdosta Company
Referred to Committee—The
Other Business.
The fo lowing; are the official
minute* of last night’s council meet
ing:
REGULAR MKKTING.
Brunswick, May 27, 1897.
Present: linn. Edward H. Mason,
mayor, and Aldermen Kragss, Atkin
son, Fendig, Butts and Morris. Ab
sent : Aldermen Downing, Abrams
and Bloodworth, Minutes of previous
meeting were read and confirmed.
PETITIONS.
From Eli Zissirnato, asking to erect
an awning at No. 802 Newcastle street.
Biulding permits.
From Brunswick Publishing Cos.,
asking that $75 be appropriated for
its special souvenir issue. Finance.
Si'Uthern Telephone nd Telegraph
company asking franchise for local
telephone line. Railroads.
report.
From committee on taxes and rev
enues, recommending the following
on petitions of John H. McCullough
and U. Dart, trustee, that they be al
lowed to make their tax returns for
1897, subject to these c<- editions, td
wit. That the marshal be authorized '
to cancel executions against their un
i’>-tiirned property, upon the payment
of costs of ti fa and levy, accruing on
account ot not tiHving made such re
turns: further, ibat ttie city clerk be
authorized upon compliance of al ove
conditions to take their returns. Re
commending further that the petition
of Mrs. Beardley, for tlie refunding of
$5 paid for taxes in error be granted.
Recommending further that the peti
tion of Mrs. V. Gatchell for refunding
certain taxes on a certain Old Town
lot be declined. Recommending fur
ther that G. Hoffman be aiiowed to
return his property for 1897 at the
same rale of assessment as charged
in 1896.
By Alderman Butts—
W liereas, There does not exist, a con
tinuous sidewalk upon either side of
Union street, the present condition of
finances among tile property holders
not warranting ttie compulsory build
ing of such sidewalk at, this time, now,
therefore, be it and it is hereby
Resolved, by the mayor and council
if ttie city of Brunswick, Ga , in reg
ular meeting duly assembled, that a
sidewalk eight (8) feet in width be
immediately constructed by the city
street gam: force upon tbe east side of
tlie said Union street, from its inter
section with Gloucester street to its
intersection with First avenue and tbe
.same shall be covered with shells and
sufficiently rolled and compressed as
to render the same immediately ser
viceable to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Tiie ordinance regulating harbor
rules, etc., was taken up for its third
reading, but upon discussion on the
merits of said ordinance by Mr. J. W.
Bennet, in behalf of tlie pilots against
same, and Mr. Dunwody for the oity in
its favor, was deferred and said ordi
nance referred to harbor committee
and city attorney.
COMM l: NIC ATI ON,
From lion. Edward 11. Mason, va
cating tlie <>llio“ of mayor.
Chairman of Council Fendig presid
ing.
Received and ordered spread on the
minutes.
KKHOI.UTION.
By Alderman Fendig—
W hereas.rtie Hon. Edward fl. Mason
nas resign* and as Mayor of the City of
Brunswick, stepping out of the office
to whicti he was elected by an over
whelming majority of the voters of
' lie city and,
Whereas, tbe city of Brunswick
loses a most efficient officer, one wtio
wss ever watchful of tlie city’s Inter
ests, economical and wise in the ad
ministration of its affairs and faithful
Continued on Fourth Pnge,