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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES. VOLUME 8, NO. 299. If You Have Any More Christmas Purchases To Make, Remember The All Right. HOW JAKE BEACH’S LOCK STICKS TO HI The Brunswick Appointtee to the Commission Drew the Long Term Card. SKETCH OF THE POPULAR LEADER. Turner In for One Tear, Evans for Three Tears, and Jake Beaoh for the Five Tear Term- ___ Jake Beach’s luck, which has become a proverb among those who know him well, stuck to him in Atlanta on Tues day, when the time came to decide, by drawing lots, the length of the terms ot the respective appointees to the penitentiary commission. The Glynn county man made the first draw, and got the long term—five years. The following, from the Atlanta Journal, gives the story of the inau guration and the drawing: The governor administered the oath first to Judge Turner, who read it in a clear voice, touching the Bible with his lips. Hon. Jake Beach was called next and repeated the oath with upc lion. General Evans followed, rever ently bending bis head as he touched the Bible. “Now, gentlemen,” said the gov ernor, “you will retire and cast lots for terms, and then we will finish the business.” The commissioners went into the re ception room, requesting Judge At kinson to assist them in the drawing. “Give me three cards,” said Judge Atkinson, with a smile. “This is three card monte for high ‘stakes,” said a bystander, and General Evans looked solemn. Someone remarked that this was high play to be sanctioned by the state, but Judge Atkinson proceeded without hesitation to arrange the cards. He took from the table three blank cards and wrote on them the figures 1,3 and 5. Arranging them fan-shaped in his hand, he arose. •‘Here, gentlemen, draw your cards.” Mr. Beach walked up with an easy, careless air and drew the five. Judge Turner drew the one and Genera) Evans the three. “Well, gentlemen, f have the short •term,” said Judge Turner, with a com placent smiie, and the others looked satisfied. Then they went into another room <wilh Attorney General Terrell and tailed out the blanks in the bond. Re turning to tha'exeoutive office they signed the bonds and delivered them to the governor. This ended the matter and Commis sioners Turner, Beach and Evans are in full control of the Georgia peniten tiary. JACOB L. BEACH. A Sketch of the Prominent Brunawickian Who Has Risen to High Place. Jacob L . Beach is 39 years old and was born and reared in Brunswick. He has been in public life for twenty years and has beld a number of im portant offices. He is a man of suave manners and great personal magne tism and popularity. In Glynn county he has held the offices of chief of police, aheriff and clerk of the superior court. The latter he has occupied for tha pr.st ten years. He has been a member if the board of education for many years and has taken an active interest in (tie local system of public education Mr. Beach’s qualifications as a busi ness man and his long familiarity with the administration of public affairs give him a peculiar fitness for this office. His oapacity both as an executive and as an administrative officer has been -tested and is well known in bis section. His appoint ment will give general satisfaction where he it known and will be equally satisfactory to the general public when he has assumed the duties of the oflioe and the publiclehall have had oppor tunity to observe bis qualifications. In the management of his own busi ness he bas been a success, and enjoys a reputation as a business man of ability . He has never been a candi date in the sense of filing an applica tion, but he has zealous friends who regarded his appointment as a wise one from the standpoint of public in terest and have from time to time sub mitted this view to the governor. For years Mr. Beach has been an active and a strong faotor in the poli tics of his section. He was always an uncompromising, organized Demo crat, aud was for some time a member of the stale Democratic executive committee. He was vice chairman of the committee in 1894 when Governor Atkinson made his first raoe, and he has long been a warm friend of the governor. Mr. Beach married Miss Fannie Scarlett, a daughter of Mr. George Scarlett, and a granddaughter of Judge J. M. Tison, who for years represented Glynn county in the sen ate and bouse. FLORIDA ORANGES. Aou will find a few more boxes fine Florida oranges at Busbee’s, 405 Monk St. Call early and get you a box for Christmas pi-ices. Reasonable for such'fruit. Also fine apples and other tilings for Christmas and Christmas holidays. Don’t fail to ask for your tickets in our grand free drawing. Everyfl.OO purchase entitles you to one. Kennon Mott, the jeweler. MOTT'S FINE STOCK. The Leading Jeweler Has His Store Made Into a Treasure-House of Gifts. Kennon Mott, the leading jeweler, has turned his store into a perfeot treasure-house of holiday gifts, anent the Christmas season. He has some of the finest goods on hand that were ever displayed in this city. Mr. Mott is noted for the lavishness of his Christmas displays, and this year’s is better than ever before. The stock ot diamonds, watches and other ftnejewelrv, is enough to tempt the most miserly to the expenditure of money, and is worthy of a much larger city. Mr. Mott’s Christmas gift drawing is now on, and every pur chaser to the extent of $1 gets a ticket to the handsome prizes which are on exhibition . Excellent line of line meerschaum cigar and cigarette holders, for holi day gifts, at Isidor Mayer’s. The Luncheon- Tile public should liberally patronizs the luncheon offered by the ladies of the Mite Society of the First Metho dist church for today at the Miche son store. The bill of fare is very tempt ing, and the prices very low. The busy men who wish to patronize a good cause, and, at tiie same time, save the trouble of going to dinner, should call at the store for their lunch today. Salon Palmer’s perfumes and sachets. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Ladies —If you are in a worry what to buy your husband, father or brother for a Christmas present go to Isidor Mayer’s, and you can be easily sat isfied. His Candidacy Announced Mr. H. F.du Bignon announces, in this issue, his candidacy for clerk of the superior court, in case a vacancy occurs, it is also expected that Dep uty Clerk John C. Lehman will be in ttie ra 'e. The ordinary will have to call another election, to fill the unex pired trrm, within 30 days of Mr. Beach’s regisnation. 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. A piece of cut glass will make a good present. Kennon Mott, the jeweler, has a large stock on hand. BRUNSWICK, GA., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23, 1897. SUPREME COURT’S VITAL DECISION. Young Brunswick Attorneys Win a Brilliant Legal Victory. TOUCHING CITI COURT APPEALS. 0 The First of Judge Sam Atkinson’s Decis ions to be Reversed by an Ap pellate Court. Messrs. Johnson & Krauss have just won a brilliant victory before the su preme court of the state, and will go upon record as the first firm to have one of Judge Sam C. Atkinson’s de cisions reversed by the appellate trib unal. The case in which Messrs. Johnson & Krauss succeeded in doing this un precedented thing, was that of John son vs. the Hilton Dodge Lumber com pany. Johnaoo’s wife sued the com pany for damages resuiting from the accidental killing of her hus band. while at work at St. Si mon mills. Judge Atkinson non suited the plaintiff, and Messrs. John son & Krauss, attorneys for the plain tiff, carried the case to the supreme court The atterneys for the defendant company, Messrs. Hrantle.t & B'nnet and Judge Syrnmes, held that a case could not be taken from the city court of Brunswick to the supreme court, claiming that an appeal would first have to be taken to the superior court It was this question that furnished the basis of the fight before the supreme court, and this court, Judge Fish pre siding, upheld the claim of the plain tiff. The decision piaoes the cily court of Bruns vick on the same footing with those of Atlanta and Savannah, and cases can be appealed direct to the highest court in the state. The victory of Messrs. Johnson & Krauss is a decisive one, and they de serve congratulations. Judge Atkin son, since he went on the bench, has never beep reversed by an appellate oourt, except in this one case. Tobacco pouches, match safes, cigar and cigarette cases in endless variety, very cheap, at Isidor Mayer’s. If you want the best fruit cake that you have ever made, buy your citron, currants and seeded raisins from A. C. Jeffers, 20S Monk street. Levied On the Dredge. Attorney A. E. Eve. representing the workmen who have been employed on the suction dredge of the Florida Dredging company, which has been at work on the bar, yesterday levied on the dredge. The workmen claim that they have not been paid. Col. C. P. Goodyear was appointed custo dian of the dredge . Fine mixed candy for Christmas trade at 10 cents per pound. All kinds of nuts, raisins, tigs, prunes, etc., at lowest prices. A. C. Jeffers, 208 Monk street. For Steamboat Inspectors- The civil service commission will hold examinations on Febuary 15, 1898, at Savannah, for candidates for the positions of local inspectors of hulls and boilers of steam vessels, for the purpose of obtaining a list of eligibles from which to select candi dates for the offices named, in case of vacancies occurring hereafter. A sterling silver bracelet for baby or a gold riug is just the thing fora Christmas present. Call and see them atKennon Mott’s,the jeweler. Accidentally Shot. Chattanooga, Dec. 22.—A fourteen year-old boy named Johnnie Tuck, living near Athens, Tenn., accidently shot and killed himself today while loading a shotgun. The hammer struck an obstacle while he was clitub in K a ladder aud the contents lodged in his stomach. WASHINGTON’S I BIG SENSATIOI ■ Disruption of the Administration Threatened by Senator Wol- I cott and Secretary Gage. MISREPRESENTS PRSIDENT’S VIEWS! Woloott May Resign From the Senate ancl Gage From the Cabinet—A Finanoial Muddle. Washington, D >c. 22.—The publica tion in the World of Senator Wolcott’s threat to resign from the United States senate created a sensation here in po litical circles. While many believe his indignation may sufficiently cool to prevent the actual relinquishment of his seat, all agree that his return to the advocacy of free and unlimited silver coinage is certain. The position in which Senator Wol cott is placed is well understood by all those who realize the peculiar situa tion which has developed with respect to the administration and the mone tary commission of which the Colo rado senator is chairman. Either President McKml y and Secretary Gage are at variance or Senator Wol cott and hs sj mpithizers are utterly deceived as to the president’s attitude. Mr. Wolcolt has, since his return from Europe, talked long and earn estly with the president, and yet he defends the president while taking a position ot open antagonism to Secre tary Gage. The assertion is made by Mr. Wol cott’s sympathizers that Secretary Gage misrepresents the administra tion, and that were it not for the po litical disturbance it would cause, Mr. Gage would retire from the cab inet. Full line of Salon Palmer’s and Lazett’s perfumes for Christmas. W. J. Butts, the druggist. KILLED A YOUNG LADY. A Deplorable Tragedy That Occurred at Tunnel Hill, Ga. Daiton, Ga., Dec. 22.—Sheriff John son, accompanied by Coroner Black, left here late la9t evening for Tunnel Hill, where, according to reports re ceived, a young woman was shot to death late yesterday afternoon. The victim was a Miss Vanzant, a young lady well known and popular in that section of the county. Her slayer, Newt Whitman, is a young man known in that section of Whit field county and who has heretofore borne a good reputation. The details of the killing are very meager, the information having reached the city through ths messen ger who came for the officer. It seems, however, that young Whitman and Miss Vanzant were together this afternoon . It was an old love affair and it appears that he was insanely jealous. Just what led up to the kill ing is unknown, but after a few warm words be drew his pistol and tired upon the young lady, inflicting a fatal wound. He then turned the gun upon himself, but the bullet merely touched the flesh, making a wound that scared Whitman more than it hurt. Whit man tossed his pistol away and made for the woods. Up to late accounts he has not been captured. For the best nickel cigar in town without any exceptions go to Isidor Mayer's. STEALER OF BIBLES. James Bell Stole Them in Order to Buy Morphine. Savannah, Dec. 22.- James Bell’s strong appetite lor morphine has re sulted in his being ordered by Recorder Ilartridge to leave the city, because of the fact that in order to satisfy his I craving he has been regularly stealing was discharged and told to leave the city. If not stopped he might have soon cleaned out the pews. The object of Recorder Ilartridge in ordering the man to leave the city was to protect the olher churches against a similar imposition . Sterling silver novelties, of all kinds, at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. Very Low. New York, Dec 22,—Mrs. Balling ton B o*h is reported to be in a very serious condition today at the Presby terian hospital. Be sure and ask for your tickets in our grand free drawing. Kenuon Mott, the jeweler. THE MARKETS. Quotations By Telegraph for The Times’ Commercial Readers. Paine, Murphy & Co.’s Stock Letter. Savannah, Dec. 22.—The approach ing holidays affect trading; a general Christmas humor pervades the stock exchange. All railroads are reporting earnings, showing considerable in crease. The industrials were well held and the coalers and Manhattan were strong features—the latter ad vancing nearly $3 per share on cover ing by shorts. Paine, Murphy <& Co.’s Grain Letter. Savannah, Dec. 22. —Liverpool again refused to respond to our advances, sending lower cables. In fact it was dem justrated that foreigners were sel lers in this market. Bradstreets weekly statement of the available supply shows increase 1,055,000. East of ths rockies shows and increase of 988,000 over last year with European stocks unchanged. The local traders were inclined to the short side, and scalpers were sellers. Armour received another half million to deliver Leiter, and it is believed that he will be able to eupply all requirements. Paine, Murphy A Co.’a Cotton Letter. Savannah, Dec. 22.--Although Liv erpool did not show any additional strength in future*, the price for spot was well maintained with sales of 12,- 000 bales. The market here was cut loose from Liverpool and assumes a strong position on aotual conditions. Port receipts were only 47,000 vs. 43,000 last year, and the falling off in estimates is creating considerable un easiness among the shoits. Southern markets are firmer ami while spot re mains unchanged, the demand is better. Chicago Quotations. Paine Murphy & Co.’s Quotations. Wheat-- Open. High. Close December tt# 1-2 99 1-2 9*3-8 May 93 1-4 90 1-2 92 7-8 Corn-- December.— 20 1-4 May 29 2-8 2D 1-4 29 3-8 Oats-- December*.... 21 3*4 22 21 7-8 May ~... 22 1-2 22 3-4 22 5-8 Pork-- Januaiy 8.00 8.63 8 07 May . , 885 890 892 l/ard-- January 4 32 4 ,57 May 4 07 4 70 4 72 bides-- January 4 37 4 40 4 42 May 4 52 4.55 4 57 PRICE, FIVE CENTS. BEATEN FOR OFFICE i SIE TRIED SUICIDE. LMiss Adah lam, Candidate For L Assistant State Librarian | Takes Poison. POSTMISTRESS OF THE HODSE. ■he May Recover—Was From Rome—Of Un- I blemished Character and of Sweet Disposition. I Atlanta, Dec. 22.—Miss Adah Elam, I beautiful young lady about 25 year# If age, who for many years served as loslmistress of the house of represen tatives, tried to commit suicide by morphine last night, or this looming, and was found in her room, In the third floor of the state capitol, It noon today, in an unconscious con dition. ■ She was taken to the lirndy hospi tal, and the doctors, by hard work, brought her back to consciousness. It is thought she will recover. Miss Elam lost her position as post mistress a short while ago, and then entered the race for assistant state librarian, hut failed of election. These causes are assigned for her rash act. Miss Elam was formerly from Rome. She Is a woman of sweet dis position and possesses an unblemished character. 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. The finest imported and domestic cigars cheaper than anywhere by the box at Isidor Mayer’s, Clocks! Clocks! Clooks! at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. ATKINSON WILL VETO. Georgia’s Governor is opposed to National Quarantine. Atlanta, Dec. 22.—Governor Atkin son will, in all probability, veto the resolution passd at the late session of the legislature, committing tlie state to the national quarantine. He says the resolution is essentially undemocratic, and seeks to make the state admit its inability to control its own affairs. For these reasons he will withhold his approval, submitting a measure with bis velo, setting forth bis views on the subject at. length. Huyler’s candies in fancy’packages for the holidays. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Gold-headed canes and umbrellas at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. k HUMAN LADDER. Daring Resoue of Fifteen People by New York Firemen. New York, Dec. 22—Mrs. Freida Schhntz, a cripple, was roasted to death in a burning tenement house this morning within a few feet of the Are escape. Fifteen others were rescued by the daring of the firemen and police who formed a ladder of their bodies, down which men, women and children olimbed. Fireman Martin Oakley wa* killed and four others were seriously injured. Salon Palmer’s sachets and per fumes. W. J. Butts, the druggist. Pretty gold and silver watches and diamond jewelry, in large assortment, at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. Big Firs. Birmingham, Ala ~ Dec. 22.—Fire is ragingin Columbus, Miss. The Gilmer house and Western Union telegraph office have been destroyed . The en tire business portion of the city is threatened. Onyx, silver and gold -plated lamps, very tine, at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler. For a Ninas present a basket of liuyler’sis the proper thing. W. J. Bulls, Die druggist.