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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-12-29
Notice to Shareholders.
Brunswick, Ca, Dec. II,

Brunswick, Ca, Dec. II, 1897.
The National Bank of Brunswick.
The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of this bank, for the cleo
ton of directors and the transaction
of other legitimate business, will be
held at its banking house, between
the hours of 10 a. m. and p. m.
Tuesday, January II, 1898.
E. d. WALTER, Cashier.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-12-29
Stockholders Meeting.

There will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Brunswick Savings and
Trust company at Its banking house,
at 10 100 a. M, on Tuesday, January II,
1898, for the purpose of electing its
officers and directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before
them. L. A. FLEMING, Cashier.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-12-29
THE NEW STABLE.
j. NJ. Brown q Co. Offer inducements to
the Public Trade.

Messrs. j. M. Brown & Co., who
have begun livery business in the
building formerly by Putnam's stables,
wish to call attention of the public to
the fact that they have a first-class
lot OF stock, and excellent facilities
for giving The best service.
Mr. j. NJ. Brown, the manager, has
had long experience in this particular
line of business, and knows its every
detail. He Will pay particular atten-
ton to the drayage and transfer SER
vice, and promises pr0mptness and
efficiency in filling the orders of this
sort, Give them trial.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-12-29
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo QuinIne Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to cure. % cents. The genuine
has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
cor. hOSBR ~ uaRsHALL.
Request That Gen. Dodge Assign Him to
Regiment of Confederate Veterans sons.

Request That Gen. Dodge Assign Him TO
Regiment of Confederate veterans sons.
NEW YORK. April 2l-The Sons Of
Confederate Veterans held a meeting al
the Hotel Marlborough last night 10 per-
feet arrangements Tor making their aD-
pearance In the Grant parade on the zith
The room was fun Of enthusiastic young
Southefners. who showed by their zeal
that their hearts were IN the movement
II ls expected that there Will be at
least five hundred Southern young men
In the parade and most. II not all. OF
them will Dee mounted
II was stated by Mr. Allen $. Towson
that only a few had replied adversely 70
the invitations sent out. on tho ground
or not caring 10 show attention % the
man who fought against their fathers.
and some OF these. he said. had changed
their minds since then. He was cor
rohorated by a young man tn the audit
ence who rose and said he had made
that answer az FIRST. but had now come
TO take part IN the parade
General Dodge will be asked TO assign
Colonel John S Mosby 10 the division In
which the SOutherners march. and an In
vitation WIFI be sent 10 General Mosby
TO be an honorary guest of the boys
while IN the city. DR. %. 5. Cockey. Dr
". r. Inge Dalton and Colonel James
r Branch were appointed a committee to
receive him.
Dr. Wood. a Confederate veteran. who
was wounded az Gettyburg spoke in IA
vor OF the parade. and then II was stated
that delegations OF Sons Of Confederate
Veterans from Boston. Philadelphia
Washington. Baltimore. Brooklyn. Jer-
sey City and other places had written that
they would come on and march with the
New York camp In the parade.
The Sons Will assemble 90 me washing
ton Arch foot OF Fifth avenue az II
o'clock on the morning OF the parade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
PREsIDEAIIAL POsrudsIERS.
A Large Batch Awaiting the Action of the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April A-spe-
eiaL-There Is now in the Committee on
"Postoihces and Post-roads" OF the SEN
ate a large batch or nominations OIL presl-
denual pOstuasteis wnicn await tne ap-
prO,al VI the committee before they can
be disposed OF Ly the Senate.
The only combinations OF pOstmasters
which have been made by the Senate At
this session are one OF TWO "uIsenCs
cases which have been allowed TO pass
tie Senate in executive session, without
the customary endorsement OF the com
mittee. An cfOrt 10 dispose OF several
more cases in a similar manner a few
days ago met with the opposition Of the
new senator from Alabama, Pettus, who
served notice on the Senate that these
nominations must take the usual course
and thaI 40 more should be acted upon by
the Senate without the approval Of the
committee.
Naturally .he persons most interested
in these nominations, the nominees. feel
some uneasiness at this delay and sena-
tors are daily in receipt OF leteiers from
their constituents requesting them TO
urge action In this or that case. As long
as Senator Pettus or any senator OBJ
iects 10 these matters being considered
Nv unanimous consent. no confirmation
OF n postmaster need be expected until
the REORGANIZATION Of the Committee on
s.postonices and POstroads." unless the
Senate will allow minority OF the COM
rnittee to act This committee. which Is
couposed Of ten senators has by evnira-
tion Of terms Of senators been rfouced
"a FIVE exactly one-half OF the COM
,,,ttee. OF course no quorum can be had
.ra No business fransa cted until nj least
some of tho vacant places on the com
fnittee are rlled.
The only Virginia presidential post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

(Murderer of Actress Madge Yorkc)
shootinr. Considerable weight is given
10 the testimony OF Dr. Carl Frese and
Dr Henry r. Page. physicians at the
hospital In Philadelphia, where Gentry
Wa taken when found wandering about
the streets. These physicians described
his condition as dazed and his language
as inc0herent. and DR.. Frese was en-
phatic in the opinion that he was not ac-
countable for hts deeds for several days
after his admission 10 the hospital and
before that.
The Board decides from the testimony
OF the physicians that Gentry during the
week Immediately preceding the killing
was demented. and thinks that testimony
OF this character submitted 20 the jury
ar the time OF the trial would have pos
sibly led 10 an acQuittal The Board
takes the ground that II Dr. Frese. who
holds diplomas from three importan-in-
stitutions OF learning. IS 10 be credited,
Gentry was insane at the time OF the
killing of Madge Yorke, and therefore.
he should nor have been convicted Of any
offence az al"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
KTCHMOND CLAIMdNTS.
Captain John Lamb Eeiniroduces Bill
for the Relief Of Richmond People.

Captain John Lamb Beintroduces Bill
forthe Relief Of Richmond People.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 2L-Spe-
iaL-Represcntarye Lamb to-day REIN
troduced a bill for the relief of Isaac Da-
venport and others OF the city OF Rich
mOnd, in Wnlcl many cilZens there ana
families are Interested. The amounts due
these parties ly the Government nave
been reported ly the Court OF Claims un-
der the acts OF March q. les3, and March
g. 1ss7. and Will be pressed 10 payment
whenever lle committees are appointed
and the House gets 10 work. Va. Isaac
Davenport. S411u, George ID. HHwood'
81. 300. Thomas McCauce, S5.6'J, u. T.
Madiean. S0-J. Dr. Creed Thomas, Sl,l-,,
William H. Palmer ca, Sl,b-D; James J..
Robinson, Si0-D. John Finders, eX., oI
William Greau1r. $500; Mary w. Baily,
$50. Garrett D.. Wilson. Si31Z, 10. -.
Hasklns. ex.. 500: Anne J.. Grant admr.
OF James H. Grant SlslO; Samuel 4.
Iathrop. SllJ0. John Enders. Sl.l4O. W.
Ben Palmer eX. Of 5. $. Palmer, SOL;
John Bowers. surviving partner or Chas:
H. Toll. 500. E NJ Girnett, assisner OF
Joel B. Watkins, $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

HAVANA. April q The welI-known
insurgent leader. Julian Searraga. VINO
surrendered with nve OF his followers
to the Spanish authorities In Plnar del
Rio on April 10Th. has made request
10 be sent 10 Spain. lie has admitted
10 General lnclan that he has personally
dynamited trains in the province or
Plnar del Rio. and says he surrendered
because he considers ths insurgent
cause 10 re lost. Searrasa admits that
The independence % Cuba would mean
chaos. and final catastrophe for the Is
land under complete negro domination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

WAsHINGTON. ID. g.. April A.-Spe-
ci4l-Ihe ul.tld lded ittention Of the
chairman OF tls Senate Committee on
Appropriations is now given 10 the star
chamber prOCe-4lnss al tie Arlington Ho-
tc.. where o. select committee Of kepuD-
ucaus OF the = Atte are wrestling VITA me
mistakes and INCONSISTENCIES OF the Ding
lly Oul 49,
sundry civil bnl by the Senate Is delayed.
and as the general deficiency bill will not
be taken up Boz committee until the sun
drv civil is disposed Of the many claim
ants who are Interested in the latter bill
are anxiously awaiting ths conclusion OF
the labors of the so-called Tariff Commit
tee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
sonfhern Freight Rates.

ATLANTA. GA, April 2L-The exc
cutive officers traffic men. and general
counsel OF the most important
southern railroads met here to-
day 10 consider the problem OF
rate maintenance precipitated by the de-
cision OF the United States Supreme
Court In the Trans-Mlssouri Freight As
ISOLATION case.
The existing rates were affirmed by
vote as far as the meeting could lawfully
affirm them and a committee was ap-
pointed to formulate rules to meet the sit
uatlon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

master 81 this Tie up is Mr.. W. Lee
Brand of salem. whose appointment VAS
made. several weeks ago and whose
friends here have made several ineaect-
ual attempts 10 secure an exception In
lis case Neither OF the Virginia sena-
tors will offer objection 10 The condr-
nation Of any Republican postmaster
when the nominse is a proper person 10
discharge the duties of the Office. and
when the official term Of the serving
postmaster has expired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
DIX. HUNTER WIrHDRAHs.
lie Gives Up All Hope Of Representing
Kentucky ln the senate.


FRANKFORT, ky, April 21.-Dr.
Hunter finished writing ms communi-
cation to the caucus, called at S o'clock
tonight, and then left with his wife for
Washington. lie came out boldly for
DeDoe this afternoon. and he had gotten
an his friends at work for him. When
the caucus met at 5 o'clock Chairman
Jones stated It's purpose, and the roll was
called. Mr.. Howard then read long
communication from Dr. Hunter, which
concluded 10y saying.
Il shall still do battle for our great
cause. That cause IS worth the life work
Of any man. l shall be found striving
asslduously with you for the men and
measures OF our l-eat party, never fsfer-
ing for once in the faith that these great
principles Will ultimately triumph.
Thanking you again for your kindness
I desire TO now formally return 10 you
the nomination you gave me. and 10 with
draw from the senatorial race"
After a two hours wrangie, motion
10 adjourn till tomorrow night was voted
upon and carried by one vote-32 10 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

Ponnsylyanla's Board Of Pardons Conn
nnies uis Nenience.

HARRISBURG. PA. April Thames
B. Gentry Will not end his life on the
gallows on Thursday next The Board OF
Fardons tonight commuted his sentence
to Imprisonment for life IN the Eastern
penitentlary. Several conferences were
held boy -he members OF tile Board to-
day. and al . o'clock tonight IL was an
nounced officially that the death SEN
tence had been commuted by the unaIh-
mons decision OF tho Board. In an
nouncing the reasons for TIE change or
sentence the Pardon Board gives a his
tory Of the crime and discusses the az
fectionate relations existing between Cen
try and his victim.
reference is slso made 20 the testi-
mony concerning tho prisoners excessive
use OF whiskey and Quinine Tor grip ana
his eccentrlnltIea week betore tne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

SAN FRANCISCO. April 21.-The BAR
kentlne city Of Papete. just arrived from
Tahiti. brought news confirming the re-
port that Queen Namae, OF Raistea Is
lands was captured by the French and
sent into exile with her husband and
rrincipal chiefs. The French had leased
the island 70 use as cattle range and
the natives had been guilty Of killing
stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
The Lexington P0stoflice.

WASHINGTON. April 81 Special. The
published rumors OF the battle OF Lex
ington" were called 10 the attention or
Representative Yost to-day. who express
ed some surprise that there were no more
than TWO Republican candidates for the
postoffice al that historic city. He evil
IDENTIFY expects others than Messrs. Pat
ton and Ackerly 10 enter the night. but as
yet has not endorsed the candidacy or
any one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

State Senate in lSsL President Harrison
appointed him postmaster In lsSy During
his term the facilities of the Office were
extended and the system improved.
Mr.. Van Cott is president OF the knlck-
erbocker Athletic Club. ard Is connected
vito several business enterprises. lie oas
been a memer Of the Republican county
and State committee for many years.
and Is a prominent Plat leader His ap-
pointment was agreed upon by the county
organization and urged by Senator Plat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Fruit Probably Killed.

CHICAGO April 2l.-The unseasonably
cold weather during the last three days
has created the gravest fears among the
fruit growers OF this section OF the coun-
try Through Illinois and Indiana ana
the southern part OF Wisconsin. the cold
has been especially severe and the re-
ports are anything but reassuring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, April H.-The Presi-
a. to-dav sent 10 the Senate the noml-
,1o,ions of Thomas ;. Harrison. OF Penn
svlval ia. TO be consul general OF the Unit
- Safes al Cairo. Egypt: James A.
SS.,,,L ~ Vermont. TO be consul at Leg
SSnrn 'Jtalv. VIM. Heimke, OF New York.
80 hs second secretary OF legation at the
ef,,, ~ Mexico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
o'clock the bill was laid aside. ard the
Senate adiuoDed
BLESSINGS OF PEACE.

Tho chaplain OF the House. MIR. CoHden.
in his prayer to-day, gave thanks that
this nation was at peace with all others.
and prayed that higher and holisr meth
DDS than war might prevail everywhere.
BE prayed for the friends of Representa-
tive Miiliken. OF Maine. who died Sunday.
and whose desk was draped IN black and
covered with flowers. The death OF Mr.
Milliken was announced by Mr.. Dingley.
Who presented resolution In the usual
form OF adjournment as mark OF re-
spect 10 the memory OF Mr. Milliken.
Speaker Reed announced the appoint
ment OF the COMMITTEES 10 attend the fu'
neral and. at 2iO T. NJ. the House ad-
journed until to- morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Nkw rOsK's ro>rmAsrER.
PIatt's Man who Has Been Appointed by
President Mckinley,

NEW YORK. April A.-Cornellus Van
Cott. New Yorks new postmaster. was
born IN New York city 10 ls1s. OF Dutch
stock. which goes back 10 the days OF
New Amsterdam Re nrst held Office
under Collector Draper. Collector Barney
kept him until he was made a deputy
revenue collector by President Grant.
lie was appointed a Fire Commissioner
by Mayor Havemeger 900 1873. and was re-
appointed by Mayor Cooper. holding the
office until 1855 lie was elected to the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

NEW YORK. April 2.-Mayor Strong
found no one yesterday TO take the place
of Commissioner Roosevelt IN the Ponce
Board. He offered the place 10 Major
General Alexander Mcdowell McCooS,
retired. and General McCook declined H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

avw YORK. April 21.-The monitor
the la-t 10 arrive OF the vessels
~ the White squadron ordered here TO
participate in the naval demonstration
next TUESDAY IN connection with the soIs ded,
80. rer, ,oinder OF the fleet now anchored
90 81 Tompkinsyille at 10 ociock this morn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

One Lot 10 be sent From cuba, but No More
Can be Gotten.

Can be Gotten.
WASHINGTON. April I-United
States Consul General Lee has ad-
vised the State Department from Havana
that the Spanish authorities there have
released one consignment OF Cuban to-
baccO for shipment 10 New YORK
firm. This tobacco has been held In
Havana since May last. when Captain
General Weyler by a decree forbade
the further expectation OF tobacco from
the Island.
The tobacco released now IS some that
was actually paid for before the de-
cree. IL is the only lot contracted for.
and il appears doubtful whether more
the State Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

SOUTHAMPTON April 2i.-col John
Hay. the New American Ambassador
arrived on the ST. Paul to-day. and was
cordially welcomed by the municipal
authorities. Col. Hay responded with
pleasant speech.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
po.tmnsrers for YlrglnIa.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-The follow
ING fourth-class postmasters were ap-
pointed In Virginia to-day: ~. A..
Amherst, J. +. Williams; Dyose, ss.,.'.''s. Mts.
A. G. Loving; Livington. J. A. stevens;
Slate River, Miss l.. }. CoDo'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

WASHINGTON. April H.-special:-
Norgan treat. OF West Point. secured the
following postofnce appointments ,o,day I.
Ivsiitarn country: LaneNa. New Kent
comfy John u. Turner; Foxden, New
Kent county, william II. Fox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
come,n Courl.Martial.

ATLANTA. GA, April I.-The court
martial 10 try Captain Romeyn now sit
ting al Fort Mcpherson. convened at
1880 o'clock this morning to continue the
hearing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

RALEIGH. y. c.. April 2l.-special.-
Teiegrams % me, tribune to-day state
rniyes the appointment TO the United
states Eastern District Judsship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Curfeu Rings at Night.

sPRINGFIELD. OHIO. April H-The
Curfew ordinance IS now law IN thls
city. All boys and girls under sixteen
years OF age must be IN bed oy c'ocN'
IN the winter months. and o'clock In the
summer months. The purpose Is 10 rig
idly enforce the ordinance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April l--FoFs-
cast for Thursday:
Virginia and North Carolna-fair.
warmer. southerly Winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
FANG. orrHLRMoMETER.

The following was the riangs OF the
,arSav. A. NJ, 20: II NJ. S.; 3 y. NJ.
st.sP p NJ. 6i; PM. a., IL ~. ". Aver
age. "a SO.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-13

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 12.-Robert Fitz-
simmons and his party passed through
Omaha this afternoon on their wav to
Nevada. In conversation with Mana
ger Julian. it was learned that he fears
an attempt Will be made by Corbett's $
San Francisco friends to make the big
fight another Sharkey fiasco. He as
sured an intimate friend here that he
had positive information that such
scheme was on foot. and that he had
already taken precautions to counter
act i.
A large party of Fitzsimmons' friends
in New Orleans will be on hand TO
break up any plan which the San
Francisco sports may be incubating.
Let the public understand" said NJ.
Julian, that Fitzsimmons is in a better
fighting condition today than I have
ever seen him. All this talk about
his not being in good training is rot
nothing but rot
FitzSimmons says. he is feeling first
rate, and is positive now that he can
whip Corbett if he can get his OpDo-
nent inside the ring.
The party will stop in Denver, Colo
rado Springs, Salt Lake and possibly
Leadville, arriving in Carson on Thurs
day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-13
House Proceedings.

Washington Feb. 12-Chaplain Couden
in his prayer referred to the trouble in
Crete and invoked the Lord to hasten the
day when pure and undefiled religion
might be spread abroad and the prophesy
of old fulfilled.
The house went into committee OF 1he
whole on postosfice appropriation DillS.
General debate was limited to one hour.
Mr.. Bromwell (Rep- Ohlo) opposed the
item OF $196. 900 for special mail facilities
between Boston and New Orleans
The fast mail paragraph was then
adopted without division or amendment.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Loud at
the request of the postofhce department
was agreed to. reducing the amount Tor
extension of the free delivery system
from $40 COO to $90. .0C0-that being suffl-
cient to meet the needs of the depart
Mr.. Burton Rep. Ohio) made a point of
order against the paragraph providing
that the marine free delivery service at
Detroit shall hereafter be performed with
roWboats instead of steam launch
Mr.. Settle (Rep. N c. said a steam
yacht was now maintained at Detro,t
at a cost of about s17 per day to pull a
row boat about 1,5OO feet The principal
use of rhe yacht was as pleasure Do2t
by the postoffice officials.
Finally compromise was reported by
the adoption OF an amendment oIIered
by Mr.. Southard CRep.. Ohiol giving the
postmaster general discretion to use
either boat or steamer service in deliver
ing the mails at Detroit
Mr.. Talbert Dem. S. c. Offered an
amendment increasing from S50,O00 TO
SluO GOO the item FOR experimental rural
free delivery. Agreed to.
on point of order made by Mr.. Brom-
well (Rep. Ohio. the. paragraph was
stricken out which authorizes the post
master-general to expend for other. fast
mail facilities any unexpended balance
of the current appropriation for special
mail facilities on trunk lines.
The bill was then reported to the house
and all the amendments adopted in COM
mittee were agreed to except that IN
crasing from $50. .O0O to 100000 the allow
ance for experimental rural free delivery,
which was 'defeated-29 to T.
The bill was then passed and the mouse
again went into committee of the whole.
taking up the sundry civil appropriation
bill: but before the reading OF the bill
was completed, the committee rose. and
the house at AS adjourned until to-
morrow. doing away with the usual Fri
day night pensions session.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-13
The Arbitration Treaty.

Washington, Feb. 12.-When the senate
closed the doors this afternoon and took
uD the arbitration treaty there appeared
to be = desire to come to some under
standing as to the time when the vote
SHOULD be taken. The discussion became
almost general and consisted almost en-
tirely OF questions. cross-questions and
answers. with nothing definite resulting
therefrom.
Mr. Blackburn tDem.. Ky-) said the
close of the session was drawing nigh and
some conclusion ought to be reached The
senate should know whether il could
reach a vote at this session or whether Il
would be best to postpone action until
after the 4th of March. He was in favor
of postponement, as he did not think the
senate could give the treaty the consid-
Grafton the subject demanded at this ses-
sion and he intimated that he might
make a motion to postpone further action
until the session of the senate that would
be convened Immediately following the
inauguration OF Mckinley
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts urged
speedy action and was supported by Mr.
Sherman. who expressed the hope that
the matter would not be put over until
the next session
At 5 pm the senate adjourned until to-
morrow.