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THE BRUNSWICK. TIMES. VOLUME 8, NO. 2SH. The Appointment of Hon. Jacob L. Beach Gives to the State of Georgia a Faithful and Efficient Public Servant. BEACH ON THE BOARD. The Popular South Georgian Ap pointed On the Prison Commission. GENERAL EVANS, JUDGE TURNER. Mr. Beach Was Not a Candidate, But Was Named Anyhow—Editor Glessner Gets the Clerkship. Atlanta, Deo. 21.—The first peniten tiary commission and board of par dons of Georgia was named by Gov ernor Atkinson today. It is composed >of the following members : J. 8. Turner. Jacob L. Beach. Clement A. Evaus. The governor also signed the new •convict bill, and, by this act, the moasure becomes a law. The new commissioners held a meet ing immediately after their appoint ment this morning. They made the following elections: Douglass Glessner. of Griffin, secre tary of the commission. Jake Moore, of Rome, inspector of the penitentiary . The appointment of Messrs. Turner and Beach was not a surprise, but that of General Evans was. Judge Tur ner’s appointment was conceded from the first, and that of Jake Beach was believed to be certain, although Mr. Beaoh came out in an interview this morning to the effeot that he did nut ioare to be considered as a candidate. The governor, however, wanted Beach >on tha board, and he got the place, iregardless of his own protest. General Evans had not been prom inently mentioned for an appoint ment, His ohoice was the subject of much pnblio approbaTion today. The people of Brunswick read in yesterday’s Constitution an interview with Hon. Jacob L. Beach, in which be disclaimed that be was a can didate. From this they judged that he would not be appointed. The news conveyed by Thk Times this morning will be a pleasant surprise to Mr. Beach’s many friends. That he will fill the place most acceptably is by all admitted. It was stated last night that Mr. Beach, for certain reasons would not aocept the place, but the fact that he participated in the meet ing of the board, proves the statement erroneous. Mr. Beach will probably remove to Atlanta, resigning his pres ent position as dark of the superior court, will necessitate another election here within the next thirty days. It is believed that Deputy Clerk Jobn'C. Lehman will be a candidate for the place, and, it is rumored tbat Mr. 11. F. dußignon will tppose him. Mr. Beach will return to Brunswick Thursday, and will receive the con gratulations of his friends. Fora Xmas present a bisket of Huyler’s is the proper thing. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Pretty gold and silver watches and diamond jewelry, in large assortment, at Ivennou Mott’s, the jeweler. Actor Buried. London, Dec. 21, —The funeral of William Terries, the actor who was stabbed to death Thursday outside the Adelpbi theatre by a "super” named Prince, took place today at Bromp'on cemetery. There was an immense crowd of people present. Salon Palmer’s perfumes and sachets. W. J. Butts, the druggist. A piece of cut glass will make a good present. Ken non Mott, the jeweler, lias a large stock on hand. THOUGHT IT WAS GOOD. A Polish Farmer With a Roll of Confederate Money. Chicago, Dec 21. —John Moozsrzuv, a Polish farmer, was arrestr# by the stockyard’s police will) J2lO iD confed erate money in his possession. H* had attempted to pass the money on Frank Bugeaschky, a barkeeper. Moczerzuv oould not speak English aud evidently was much surprised at the treatment he received at the bands of the police. He could not tell wham he got the money, and did not appear to know that It was not good. The police believe the man received the money from persons who have been putting it into circulation in the district. Tobacco pouches, match safes, cigar and cigarette cases in endless variety, very cheap, at Isidor Mayer’s. Will Work for Him. Blakely, Ga , Deo. 21.—Judge H. C. Sheffield came over from Arlington last night, and this morning resen tenced C. C. Luby, the wife mur derer, to be hanged on January 28tb, 1898. Luby’sease was reviewed re cently by the supreme court and the decision of the lower court was af firmed. An effort will be made to have the pardon board commute his sentence to life imprisonment. Sterling silver novelties, of all kinds, at Sennon Mott’s, the jeweler. Ladies—lf you are in a worry what to buy your husband, father or brother for a Christmas present go to Isidor Mayer’s, and you cau be easily sat isfied. War With Moonshiners. Woodstock, Ga., Dec. 21.—The rev enue officers have been tearing up many blockade st ills in this county for the last few days, and yet it is esti mated that there are more than fifty now running in tins oounty. The officers are expecting trouble, as they have received some threatening let ters from moonshiners. A battle be tween the officers and the moonshiners was narrowly averted last night. For the best nickel cigar in town without any exceptions go to Isidor Mayer's. Fire in Camilla. Camilla, Ga., Dec, 21.—The residence of Mr. J. G. Tharpe, which is about two miles from here, was destroyed by fire last night. The cause of the fire is presumed to have been a defect ive flue m the k.tehen. This [destruc tion means a loss of about $1,500 to the owner, part of which is covered by insurance. Xmas packages Huyler’s candies. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Iron to Japan. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 21 —After a number of trials of Alabama pig iron by Japanese iron dealers a consign raent of 5,000 tons of the Alabama pro duct has been shipped to Kobe and Yokohama from Penstfffbla. The Ala bama iron is $1 a ton cheaper at the furnaces than English iron ie, and the freight charges from England are practically the same as,. from the southern ports. Full line of Salon Palmer's and Lazett’s perfumes for W. J. Butts, the druggist. Gave Himself Up- Norcross, Ga., Dec. 21.—Aiex Donal son, who shot and killed his father-in law, Ad Brooks, near Norcross, last September, and escaped, returned and demanded a preliminary hearing be fore Justice Haynie today, claiming self-defense. Donalaon was sent to jail. Iluyler’s candies in fancy packages for the holidays. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Store Burglarized . Conyers, Ga., Deo. 21. —The store of theAlmand Hardware company was burglarized last night. A number of pistole, razors and a small amount of change was taken. A sterling silver bracelet for baby or a gold ring is just.the thing fora Christina* present. Call and see Hum at Kennoh Mott’s,the jeweler. BRUNSWICK, GA.. WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 1807. TRAGIC SUICIDE AT WASHINGTON. Daughter of Ex-Secretary Herbert Jumps From a Window. DEMENTIA, CAUSE OF THE ACT. The Young Lady Was a Member of the Cleve land Family Cirele—She Had Fallen From Her Horse. Washington, Doc. 21. —Miss Leila Herbert, daughter of ex-Secretary of the Navy Herbert, dipd at the family residenoe here today . She was a pret ty woman of the blonde type and a great favorite in society during the Cleveland administration. She was one of the cabinet, circle, presiding over the home of her father, who is a widower. The cause of Miss Ilerbet’s death was a fall from the third-story win dow of her residence on New Hamp shire avenue this morning. The fall is believed to have been accidental, while some claim that she threw her self out with suicidal intent. The fall completely severed her spinal column and she died in a few minutes. This afternoon the following au thorized statement was made by a gentleman familiar with all the facts of the suicide : Miss Herbert, at time of the occurrence, was suffering from acute melancholia . It developed sev eral weeks ago as a final result of in juries received by being thrown from her horse last spring. No suicidal tendency developed, however, until yesterday, when, for the first time, Miss Herbert made an attempt to get out of the window, but wa6 restrained by her nurse. This lead to addition al caution and two nurses alternated in constant watchfulness of the pa tient. She was at all times rational, quiet, gentle and it was supposed the disease would yield to treatment. The nureeon duty this morning noticed s small spot of blood on the bad cover ing. She inquired what it meant, but the invalid endeavored to pass it by lightly. On making an investigation, how ever, the nurse found that the bed clothes were saturated with blood ar and that Miss Herbert had severed an ar- tery on her wrist. Feeling that the emergency was great, the nurse hastened to the door and called an alarm . In this momentary withdrawal from the bedside Miss Herbert leaped out and sprang from the window. The plunge was headforemost, so ihs alighted on her head on the asphalt pavemenf. Fine mixed candy for Christmas trade at 10 cents per pound. All kinds of nuts, raisins, figs, prunes, etc., at lowest prices. A. C. Jeffers, 208 Monk street. Cruiser Follows. London, Dtc. 21.—A special dispatch from Brest says the French cruiser Jean Bart has been ordered to proceed immediately to China. The Jean Bart is rated as a second olaos cruiser. She mounts four 6.2 inch quick fire guns, six 5 5 guns. 14 2.5 inch guns, and has nine guns of smaller calibre. The crew numbers 332 men. The finest imported and domestic cigars cheaper than anywhere by the bjx at Isidor Mayer’s. Safe in Nicaragua- New York, Dec. 21 .-A dispatch from Greytown, Nicaragua, announ ces the safe arrival at that port of the United States gunboat Newport, with the members of the Nioaraguan canal commission on board. All the mem bers of the party are well and reported the voyage pleasant aud enjoyable. Be sure and ask for your tickets in our grand free drawing. Keunoii Mott, the jeweler. TURKS BOMBARDED GROISER BRANGROFT. The American Warship Target For Hostile Guns at Smyrna. APPOLOGY WAS FORTHCOMING. Now All is Settled—The Offenders Cast Into Prison—Officers’ Gig Was Fired On Also. Constantinople, Deo. 21. —It appears that when the U. S. 8. Bancroft ar rived at Smyrna on the night of De cember 4, she was greeted with blank cannon shot and rilled bullets from Fort Yenikale. A boat from the war ship sent shoreward to ask for ex planations was fired upon and com pelled to return. Thereupon the American admiral lodged a protest with the United States minister here, James B. Angel!, and demanded pun ishment of the guilty parties and an apology from the Turkish government, which was given Sunday last. In ad dition the Turkish officers were dis missed and sentenced to (wo weeks’ arreßt. Toe navy deparmient at Washing ton received news today that the U. S. S Bancroft had been fired on at Smyrna,but i h cable message is much briefer and less newsy than theJAsso ciated Press dispatch. If you want the best fruit cake that you have ever made, buy your citron, currants and seeded raisins from A.C. Jeffers, 208 Monk street. No Case. London, Dec . 21.—Jimmy Barry, the Chicago bantamweight champion, and others, arrested in connection with the fight at the National Sporting club December 6 last, which resulted in the death of Crook, Barry’s antag onist, are released from custody, the public prosecutor refusing to take up the case. Salon Palmer's sachets and per fumes. VV. J. Butts, the druggist. Prinoess Is Dead. Berlin, Dec. 21. —Prinoess Ilohen lobe, wife of the imperial chancellor, is dead. Princess Ilohenlohe, who was born February 16,1821!, was form erly Princess Mario von Sayn Witt genstein Berleburg. She was married February 16, 1847, to Prince von Hohenlohe Furst. FLORIDA ORANGES. You will find a few more boxes fine Florida oranges at Busbee’s, 405 Monk St. Call early and get you a box for Christmas prices. Reasonable for such fruit. Also fine apples and other things for Christmas and Christmas holidays. Bark Lost. Auckland, N.Dec . 21 —The Brit ish bark Blairlogie, Capt. Mackey, from Delegoa bay for Portland, Ore., has been lost with her cargo off. the island ol Ma’aliiva, belonging to the Tuamatu group. Members of the crew have reached Papciti. Gold-headed canes aud umbrellas at Kennou Mott’s, the jeweier. Phoonix Club’s Christmas. The Phoenix Club will celebrate Christmas with a bottomless bowl of punch, an all-night lunch and other things of more or less interest. The members are anticipating a pleasant time. To Cure a Cold In One Day Take I.axative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25 cents. The genuine has L. B. Q on eaoh tablet. Huyler’s candy for \inai W.. 1, Butts, the druggist. THE TOWBOAT WAR. Savannah’s Competition Settled and Rates Agreed Upon. The Savannah Press says: “The towboat war that has been bitterly waged in Savannah for a year or mors liao been settled . Whether it is a per manent settle merit ot the differences bet teen the conflicting interests or not remains to be seen. The Propeller Towboat company and the Bristol Towboat' company are Ihe concerns that have bean fighting each other for some time. Under the agreement now in force they will each be just as active for business as ever, but it will not be taken at suoh ruinous rates as it has been. The new order of things has been in vogue for s verul days and it seems to be working well for both companies. “The rates agreed upon for outward tonuage are 15c. per ton for foreign vessels and 100 per ton for ooaetwiae vessels. This is an advance over the cut rate, which was practically any thing the towboat company catching the vessel could get, but it is not quite as high as the old rate, before the op position company began doing busi ness. There is no agreement as to the rate to be oharged incoming vessels. The captain of the tug sighting the voseel can make the price for this ser vice. The agreement provides, how ever, that the tug first sighting and speaking a vessel ts not to be interfered with by tugs of the opposing com pany.” The Brown Drug Cos. has .just received a ship ment of Tenney’s peanut brittle and cocoanut crisp at 10 cents per package; is as good as a box of candy costing one dollar. CONTEST DROPPED? Nothing Is Being Done By Thoso Who Want to Change the Result oftho Election. Nothing has yet been done of a definite nature by the contestees of the recent municipal election in the matter of their contest. The Good Govern ment club is maintaining a quiescent slate, and a rumor that was circulated yesterday to the effect that the con test had been withdrawn was neither affirmed nor denied. The question of whether the ordin ary or the judge of the superior court is by the law direoted to hear the contest has been settltd in favor of the ordinary, a recant act of the legis.'a.makes this provision. The question that is still open is a* to how long a term the contestees have in which to prepare for a hearing. The rumor that the contest has been dropped is being generally be lieved. At any rate, the result is a matter on which there is a general agreement of opinion. Atlanta Compliments. Solicitor O’Neill, of the city court of Atlanta, says Editor Stein, of the Looking Glass, is a liar and a sneak. Editor Stein pleasantly rejoined that Solicitor O’Neill was a coward and a poltroon. Attorney Harvey Johnson here took part in the conversation and cheerfully remarked that Editor Stein was a convict, a liar, a murderer and a forger. The editor replied to this “soft impeachment’' to the effect that Johnson was a liar and a coward Here ensued a lapse in the conversa tion, which will probably be resumed after i he participants have had oppor tunity to look up several new terms in the dictionary of denunciation. Prominent Floridians Mr. Bion H, Barnett, cashier of the National Bank of Jacksonville, and Mr. A. K. Merrill, of the Merrill-Ste vtns Engineering Cos., reached the city last night, aud are at the Ogle thorpe. They are here on an import ant business mission, which will fur nish interesting news. If you want the best fruit cake that you have ever made, buy your citron, currants and seeded raisins from A. C. .telfers, 20S Monk street. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. 'CANNOT CONFICT j THE MURDERESS. i ~ | District Attorney Will Allow Mrs. Nack to Plead Guilty, WILL GET A TERM IN PRISON. Martin Thorn Calmly Awaiting Execution. Manslaughter in the First Degree. New York, Dec. 21.—While District Attorney Youngs, of Queens* county, is non-committal upon the matter, it is understood he has finally allowed Mrs. Naok to plead guilty to man slaughter in the first degree. It is asserted that the prosecuting officers have gone over carefully the evidence against the woman. They have reached the conclusion that it would be impossible to eonyiot her, either of murder in the first de gree or second degree. In the meantime Martin Thorn is calmly awaiting the day of execution at Sing Sing. Its Christmas Meeting. The oity council will bold a regular meeting on next Thursday night. It will be the last meeting of the body in thia year, and considerable interest is manifested in it on account of this fact. When the council next assem bles, it will ba for tiie purpose of dis missing the old oouncil and organiz ing the new. Messrs. Butts, Downing and Krause, of the present board of aldermen, will retire, and Messrs. Tupper, liriesenick and Douglas will take their places for two years of ser vioe. Alderman Abrams, who has been reelected, will remiin in his ac customed chair. Good Fiold for the Police. The police could find a good field for their efforts in the neighborhood of the revival tent in front of The Times oflioe. Every night, during tha services, certain parties make it a practice to fire large cannon oraokers, which disturb tha worshippers in tlia tent. Much complaint has been made on the subject, and the matter should he investigated and tlie offenders pun ished. Onyx, silver and gold-plated lamps, very tine, at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. _ The Arcade Sold The sale of the Arcade saloon was consummated yesterday afternoon, and it is uow in the piasession of Mr. Ju lius May. Mr. Douglas will consoli date all his saloon interests at 1 lie pres ent stand of Cspt. T. Newman, who has sold out to Mr, Douglass, Mr. John Davis, the popular manager of the Arcade, will probably be trans ferred to the Metropolitan. Japs On Jags A crew of Japanese sailors received their pay at the custom house yester day. They signed the receipts in Japanese, and Charlie Deming’s book looked like a ben had stepped in ink and walked across the pages. The Japs then proceeded to have a good time, and imbibed freely. A number of them were In the "Acre” last night, having a great time. Big Beer Business Mr. R. V. Douglas, the agent of the Acme Brewing company, of Macon, has received and disposed of, during the present year, sixty-seven car loads of beer from bis one douse alone. Mr. Douglas is a valuable agent for the Acme, and bis business is constant ly increasing. Christmas Trade. Owing to the rush of holiday busi ness, all the stores will keep open un til a late hour this week. The stores which have special holiday stocks have employed extra clerks.