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VOLUME 8, NO. bOl.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New 'fear to Every Reader of The Times, Is Our Most Sincere Wishl
CHINESE AFFAIRS
. FULL! DISCUSSED.
Amsrioan Interests In the Ernbrog
iio to Be Thoroughly
Protected.
CUBAN MATTERS ALSO ON TAPIS.
Ko Participation in An Extension of Territory
at China’s Expense, But Watch
ful Eye to Be Kept.
Washington, Dec. 24. —This coun
try’s attitude toward what appears to
be an effort on the part of the powers
of Europe to dismember China was the
principal topic of discussion at today’s
meeting of the cabinet. Ail the cabi
net officers were present except Sec
retary Alger who is ill at home. While
no forma! action was taken in advance
of specific information as to the in
tention of the powers of Europe, it
was determined as a member of the
cabinet expressed it, to keep a watch
ful eye upon the situation as it devel
oped, in order that the full protection
may be given to the interests of the
United States in China, as guaranteed
by our treaties with that country.
No disposition "was manifested to
participate in an extension of terri
tory at the e xpense of China. Such
disposition wouid be contrary to the
hitherto expressed and well under
stood policy of this government, and
and is not contemplated by the admin
istration. It was determined, how
ever, to protect carefully all interests
and privileges which the United
States now enjoys.
Incidentally the question of Ameri
can relief to the sufferers in Cuba
arose, but in the absence of official in
formation from the Spanish govern
. :t, which has been expected, but
nad not arrived, it was not discussed.
Huyier’s candies in fancy packages
for the holidays. W. J. Butts, the
druggist.
Burglar Arrested.
St. Loui3, Ho., Dec. 24.—After a
vigilant search of two years, the
detectives have arrested here Thomas
Cooder, a self-confessed negro burglar,
who has operated in nearly every
large c’.ty in the west and south, and
even now is wanted in Memphis, Ten" ,
where a sentence of fourteen years
hangs over his head . The crimes fi r
which Cooder is wanted here and
" b’cli he. confessed, were perpetrate!
about two years ago.
If you want the beat 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 then anywhere by the
box at Isidor Mayer’s.
Buying Food.
Chicago, Dec, 24. —Capt. D. L.
Brainard, of the commissary depart
ment of the United States army, has
arrived in the city. He is here to ar
range for the purchase of meats and
other supplies for the relief of the
Klondike miners. He will confer wilh
the Armours, Nelson-Morris, and
other packers, to see if they will de
liver at Dyea, whatever supplies may
he contrasted for.
For the best nickel cigar in town
without any exceptions go to Isidor
Mayer's.
Reduces Wages.
Lowell, Mass Dec. 24.—The treas
urers of the Lowell Cotton mills, at a
meeting held here today, voted to re
duce the wages of their employes
from January 17. About 15,000 opera
tives in this city will be affected.
A sterling silver bracelet for baby or
a gold ring is just the thing fur a
Christmas prese.it. Call and see them
at Kennon Mutt’s, the jeweler.
ST. SIMON.
St. Simon, Dec.—Miss Kathleen
Norris has returned to her home in
Darien.
9ft
Mr. Hebert Foster is spending the
holidays in Dar.en .
Misses Ruth and Kate Foster, ot
Satilla Biuff, spent Thursday at the
Mitle, the guests of Miss Lettie Foster.
Mr. John Mitchelson left Friday for
Darien, where he will remain with
relatives through the Xmas seas >a.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lai* of
Waynesville, came over to the .Mills
on Thursday,
Mrs. Walker, from the pier, is visit
log relatives in Brunswick.
Mrs. Muler and Mrs. Forsyth spent
Wednesday in Brunswick.
Dr. Charles Gowan came over to tl a
telnnd on Thursday and will remain
forstveral days.
A party composed of Mrs. J. B.
Wright, Mrs. C. H. Meldrim and Miss
Bessie Fox went up to Brunswick on
Thursday.
Mr. E B Dudley, mate on the Gov.
Safford, will spend Christmas with
relatives on the island.
Mr. Barney Postell, accompanied by
his nephew, Master James Shadman,
are qver on a hunting expedition.
Services will be held at the Episco
pal church on Christmas morning by
RjV. Mr. Dodge, assisted by Mr. Winn.
The music promises to be especially
fine, the choir having spent much
time in the selection and preparation
thereof.
News reached here Wednesday from
Amory, Mias , of the extreme illness
of the father of Mr. Parker Bowling,
superintendent of the mills here. His
illness is due to a stroke of paralysis,
from which, on account of liis age,
recovery is entirely impossible Miss
Bowling, who has been visiting on the
island, left at once. Mr. Bowling wii!
follow. Mr. Bowling, Sr., spent last
winter on St. Simons, where he made
many friends, who regret to hear of
his illness.
Messrs. Arnold, Currie and Winn
spent several days in Brunswick this
week.
The young peop e will give a dance
at. the town hall on Christmas eve.
Quite a crowd will attend and the
event promises to be quite a success .
One of the pleasantest social events
of (he season was the entertainmen
of the euchre club by Mr. and Mrs. E.
B. Dudley on Tuesday eyening. Quite
a oroyrd attended and each one was
made to thoroughly enjoy the hospi
tality of this charming couple. The
first prize was won by Miss Mona
Childs, on a cut, the unsuccessful con
testants being Mr. B. Phillips and
Mr. Bernard MoCaskiii. The booby
was cut for by Mr. T. P. Davis and
Miss Fox, and won by the latter.
Those present were Messrs. Mitchel
son, Dudley, Meldriui, McCaskill,
Davis, Phillips, Postell; Me shames
Mitchelson, Dudley, Meldrim, Dayis,
Phillips, Wright and Miller; r -ses
Fox, Childs, Mitchelsoo and O’Cunor.
Pretty gold and silver watches and
diamond jewelry, in large assortment,
at Kennon Mott’s, the jeweler.
Over a Dan.
Pittsburg, Dec. 24. —Tile towboat
Hotspur went over the dam at lock No.
4 on the Monongahela river, about
10:40 o’clock this morning, and is
completely wrecked. The crew of
eleven men, including John Klein,
sather of the captain and owner, were
thrown into the river and rescued
with d’fliculiy.
A fine leather purse or card case,
oan’c be excelled as a gift. Kennon
Mott, the jeweler, keeps them.
Pardoned By President.
Pittsburg, Dec. 24. —A. G. Allison,
of Sunbury, Pa., convicted last March
of fraudulent use of the-mails, and
sentenced to serve eighteen months in
the Western penitentiary, was today
pardoued by President McKinley.
Sterling silver novelties, of t.'l
kinds, at ivennon Mott’s, the jeweler.
BRUNSWICK, GA.. SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2.M897.
SIIEKLY MAKES
PUBLIC STATEMENT.
Says That He Has Eis Paper, the
Record, to Fall Back
Upon.
CLAUS IT'S A MONEY-MAKER.
What Broke the Chestnut Street Bank.
Weight Proved Too Heavy for
Singerly to Carry.
Philadelphia, Dec. 24 —The Record
today publishes the following edi
torial: To the public: The Record
is compelled to make a painful, per
sonal announcement this morning.
Owing to the financial embarrassment
of William Singerly, president of the
Record Publishing Cos., of the Chest
nut Street Publishing company, of
the Chestnut Street National bank,
and the Chestnut Street, Trust and
Savings Fund Cos , we are obliged to
announce that the two last name
companies were obliged to suspend
business yesterday The weight which
proved too heavy for Mr. Singerly to
carry was a large investment in the
Singer ! y Pulp and Paper Mills at
Elktoo, Md.
The Chestnut Street Trust and
Savings Fund company, w hich closed
its doors yesterday, made an assign
ment today for the benefit of its
creditors to George 11. Earle, Jr.,
president of the Tradesmen’s National
ban and Richard V. Cook, president
of the Guarantee Trust and Safe De
posit company.
THE BRIG DILLON SOLD
Bought by Whitmire, of, St. Simon, ai
Sheriff's Sale Yesterday. “4H
-oe American brig Robert Dillon,
which has lam in this port, in a leak
ing condition, for about two months,
was soid at public outcry by Sheriff
Berrie yesterday, to satisfy a claim of
E. 11. Mason & Cos.
The brig was bought by Mr. J. 11.
Wh:t mire, of St Simon, for the small
figure of $1435. What use will be
made of the vessel by Mr. Whitmire is
not stated.
The brig Robert Dillon went ashore
on the north breakers, white in tow of
the government tog Nina, about two
months ago. The Nina lelt -he vessel
on the breakers and came on to the
city. The brig was finally rescued,
and towed into the city. She ha3 been
lying here ever since, ana nothing
has been done to improve her condi
tion. An investigation of the con
duct of the officers of the tug Nina in
abandoning bor tow is now in progres
by the navy department.
From Hon. Hoke Smith, Ex-3oeretary
of the Interior.
To the Editor of The Times: I fed a
very deep interest in the progress of
your section, and regard it as one of the
finest iiehls for home-seekers in the
union. Brunswick should naturally re
ceive much of the growth incident to the
prosperity of South Georgia. Your
mugnilicunt harbor an<i the active en
terprise of your people insure to your
city a bright future. I regret exceed
ingly that i did not respond in time for
your Chi istmas symposium.
Hoke Smith.
Excellent, line of fine meerschaum
cigar and cigarette holders, for holi
day gifts, at Isidor Mayer’s.
Chous Will Not Come.
Information has been received in
the city that Harris’ Nickei-Piate
circus, booked and extensively adver
t sed for this city on next Monday,
will not put in an appearance. This
will be a disappointment to the
children, who have looked forward to
the coming of the show with keen
anticipation.
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 can be easily sat
isfied.
Salon Palmer’s perfumes and
sachets. W. .1. Butts, the druggist.
TWO MEN KILLED
Ilf EXPLOSION.
Serious Accident at the Works of
the Aeetylene Gas
Company.
WINDOW BROKEN FOB MILES.
Twenty Thousand Dollars Damage—Assistant
Engineer Killed—Five
Explosions.
New York. Dec. 24,—A succession of
explosions at the United States Acety
lene Liquifying company, in Jersey
City, today, caused the loss of two
lives and $20,000 damage to the works.
The dead are Thomas Fowli r, assistant
engineer, and Max Grim.
There were only three other em
ployes in the buildirg at the tune of
the accident, and they received greater
or less injuries. Their names are
Fred Burr, Friiz Epzol and Charles
White, James Leeb, working half a
block away, was badly injured by a
piece of the boiler, a fragment of the
boiler tore away the roof from a trol
ley car some distance away. It is said
that the first explosion was duo to the
boiler’s bursting, and as the tire spread
to various acid tanks there was a suc
cession of deafening reports. There
■were in ail five explosions. Windows
,f“re broken for a distance of a mile
from the gas works. The building was
burned to the ground, and an adjoin
ing paps' - mill oaught fire, as well as
tse trestle of the Central railway of
Ijew Jersey.
BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES.
,* A imes Man’s Visit to Mrs Do Vanna’s
t- 'k Emporium.
A Times man, while on his daily
rounds yesterday, dropped into Mrs.
I)e Vanria’s fashionable dress making
emporium,6o2J4 Gloucester street, and
the sight, that met his gaze was one
that was most pleasing to Hie eye.
Strewn round her parlors were sev
veral of this lady’s latest creations in
street gowns, tailor-made suits and
evening dresses, and all cf them were
indeed things of beauty.
To a question of the reporter, Mrs.
De Vanna stated that she lout spent
much time and study in the perfec
tion of her work.
Mrs. DeVanna talkrd interestingly
of the new styles in dress-making, in
all of which she is an adept, and
some of the prettiest of which she has
made for Brunswick ladies.
This lady lias made some of the most
elaborate gowns ever worn in Btuns
wick. Among thee.vening gowns seen
were several draped wilh diamonds
and pe rls.
The work of this lady is thoroughly
artistic. The tit of her growna
is perfect, and it looks as though the
figure was made for the dress instead
of vice versa.
The hanging of the new belle s„irt,
the now fashionable dress in New
York, Washington, and other cei ires
of fashion, is something for the eye to
feast upon. Mrs. De Vanna stated to
the reporter that she makes a special
ty of this style of skirt, and devotes
much time and study to its perfection
of fit.
The trimming of the different cos
tumes shown the reporter by Mrs.
De Vanns, made a wonderful display,
and represented a veritable kaleidos
lally designed by her. Home of the
house gowns were trimmed in Persian
and passamentarie, and the street
costumes, were particularly pretty in
braids or fur, arid with a magnificent
tailor finish.
Full line of Halou Palmer’s and
Lszett’s perfumes for Christinas. W.
J. Butts, the druggist.
The largest and most complete nock
of fire works of any house hi the city.
Get my prices before purchasing else
where. A. Jeffers, 208 Monk street.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE
The Times Staff Remembers the Faithful
Foreman and Admired President,
j There was a feature in getting out
j this morning’s issues of The Times
that wasu’t of the usual run of the
newspaper program . Asa result two
very estimable gentlemen were much
surprised.
A party of gentlemen, iicludingtlie
entire staff and force of Tim Times,
gathered in the editorial rooms, and a
message was sent to the composing
room for Mr. J.ri. Eagan,the foreman,
who. as usual, was busy. When Mr.
Eagan appeared,Mr. J. E. du Bignon,
president, of the Brunswick rublit)h
ing Cos., iu a few - well-chosen remarks,
presented to Mr. Eagan a handsome
gold watch and chain, as a token of
appreciation for the faithful and un
tiring services to '1 he Times. Mr.
Eagan was overwhelmed with sur
prise, but warmly expressed his
thanks,
| Before the applause greeting this
tribute had died out, Mr. Frank A.
Dunn, business manager of The
Times, came forward bearing a hand
some inkstand, wliicn was presented
to Mr. du Bignon as a mark of esteem
from the stall'. Mr. du Bignon’s sur
prise was not less thau Mr. Eagan’s,
and he showed his appreciation in
warm expressions of regard.
A piece of cut glass will make a
good present. Keiuion Moll, the
jeweler, has a large stock on hand.
If you want the best fruit cake that,
you have ever nißde, buy your citron,
currants and seeded raisins troin A. C.
Jeffers, 208 Monk street.
Onyx, silver and gold-plated lamps,
very flue, at Keiuion Mott’s, the
jeweler.
A Sentiment From Guy DeNesle.
Mr. Editor:—What a charming hol
iday is Christmas ! And what a pro
logue to an admirable drama: ‘‘The
Christ! ’ A drama where you will
And all—the love of Magdalene, the
anguishes of the mother, the intrigues
of the wealthy, the betrayal of Judas
—and the sadder one of friends, as
when Peter revenges his master! All,
I ter 1 you, and even the supreme trib
unal with a judge powerless to render
justice! And that denouement!
That grand cross in the shadow, for
the past nineteen centuries, pr. j oting
itself on the entire universe! But,
Mr. Editor, do you imagine
that one thinks of all that, when
Christmas is celebrated? Never. In
Brunswick, and for that matter, all
over the United States, it is a mere
question of turkey, with cranberry
sauce, and other epicurean trimmings,
Willi best wishes for a merry Ohris'-
tnas and a happy New Year, 1 re
main, yours very truly,
Guy ok Nksi.k.
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.
Seaman’s Bethel Tree.
The children of the Seaman’s Bethel
Sunday school had their Christmas
festivities last uight. A large Christ
mas tree, with all tiie attendant en
joyments, were the features of the
evening.
A man may dress as well as his own
good judgment and the sssistanoe of
an artistic tailor may elect. He may
take liis “tubs" but if his digestive
organs are out of order, he will have
an unwholesome appearance, ilis
complexion and the white of his eyes
will fiave a yellowish cast. Ilis tongue
wili be coated, appetite poor, bis teeth
rusty, his breath abominable. He is
one big, unmistakable sign of con
sumption, The quickest, surest,
easiest way to cure this trouble is to
take Dr. Pierce’s Pltasant Pullets.
They are made of refined, concentrated
vegetable extracts. Nothing in the
least harmful enters into their wflmpo
sittun. They hunt down all impurities,
and “make them move on.” They are
[the product ol many years’ study and
| practice Dr. Pierce cannot afford to
put forth a worttiless ariicle.
j Address with 21 cents m nne-cent
j stamps, to cover cost of mailing only,
World’s Dispensary Medical Associa
| lion, Buffalo, N Y., and gel a free
copy of the “Medical Adviser.”
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
CHRISTMAS EYE;
THE SHOPPERS’ DAY.
Brunswick Had One of the Easiest
Days Iu Its Commercial
History.
STORES AND STREETS CROWDED.
Several of the Christmas Stocks Exhausted.
A Busy, Bustling Prelude to the
Great Holiday.
Yesterday was tfie shoppers’ day of
work —Christmas Eve—the prelude to
the great feast-day of revel and joy.
All day long, there was a pushing,
stirring, buying, throng of people on
the streets, and all the stores were
crowded.
The emporiums of Christmas trade
felt a severe drain on their resources.
At midnight, a number of merchants
announced that, they had practically
sold oui their Christmas stocks.
it was the best Christmas Eve in
Brunswick’s history, the boom-days
not excepted. Money flowed freely,
and everybody felt the increased
activity. Until late at night, people
w?re to be- seen passing along the
streets, laden with gifts for the chil
dren’s stockings.
The small boy got in his flreivork
demonstration, which was but the
forerunner of a bigger demonstration
tonight. The cannon-cracker and
the Romr.n candle made things lively,
ami everybody seemed to have a desire
to burn money or its equivalent.
'l’he merchants were all happy last
nigh! . Home of them thought that
the trade would be off, hut, it appears,
nearly everybody waited for the last
day. There were full tills and happy
hearts in all the stores.
Today, there will be joy and gladness
in nearly every household. The Times
hopes that everybody will have u good
time.
The Brown Drug Cos.
has just received a sliip
niout of Tenney’s peanut
hrittie and cocoanut erisj)
at 10 cents per package; is
as good as a box of candy
costing one dollar.
The largest and most complete stock
of lire works of any house in the city.
Get my prices before purchasing else
where. A. C. Jeffers, 208 Monk street.
Mr. Brown Dead.
Mr. J . 11. S. Brown, the well known
pile-driving contractor, died yester
day ai 11 o’clock ai, at Jaokaonville,
wtiere be hud gone but a tew weeks
ago. Mr. Brown was 3? years of age,
and had been slowly sinking underthe
ravages of consumption. Mr. Brown’s
remains, accompanied by Mrs. Brown,
will react) the city today, where the
funeral wili occur. Mr. Brown was a
popular citizen, and, although his
death was not unexpected, it was nev
ertheless a very sad one. The funeral
will occur Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock from the la!e residence of the
deceased, 404 C street.
Better Than Wealth
Is Round, ni<_ged, robust health. Hut
this cannot be iiad without pure blood.
Upon the purity and richness of the
blood depends the healthy condition
of every organ. Hood’s Sarsaparilla
is tiie One True Blood Purifier. It
lias power to give good health.
Hood’s Pi!!s act harmoniously
witli Hood’s Sarsaparilla. 25c.
Late Trains.
Brunswick is now suffering from an
epidemic of late trams 1 Nearly all of
the trains which arrived yesterday
were from two to three hours late.
Fine meerschaum and flue French
briar pipes. The very tiling for Xtnas
presents, at lsidor Mayer’s.
Don’t fail to ask for your tickets in
:our grand free drawing. Every SI.OO
purchase entitles you to one. Kennon
Moll, the jeweler.