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The Washington times., 1902-12-17
Compared With Last Year,
Interstate Commerce Re-
port Shows Gain of S51,-
0OO,O0O-Dividends $780,
100000 Greater-,o ..,
Existing Statute Said to Be
Inadequate toCompelCar-
riers to Maintain Published
Rates-Safety Appliance
Law.

according 10 the arnual report Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. sent to
Congress today, the gross earnings OF the
railroads OF the United States in the year
ended June 20. 1902. were $1.711. 754 290. OF
an average Of SS.761 per mile OF line; the
operating expenses. $1.1O6. .137. .405. or an
average Of S5.661 per mile. leaving net
earnings Of S605.6l6.7s5. OF S3,100 per
mile.
Compared with the previous year the
net earnings are greater by S51.O0OO 900,
and the amount paid in dividends on
stock greater by $50. 900 900.
Tendency to Combine.
"The tendency TO combine seems TO be
the most significant feature Of railway
development" says the report 1T Is not
open TO question that the competition be-
tween railroads which formerly existed
has been largely suppressed, or at least
brought % the condition Of effective re-
straint. The progress Of consolidation IN
one form or another viii at no distant
day conhne this competition within mar
row and important limits. because the
control Of most Of the railroad properties
will be merged in few Individuals,
whose common interests impel them to
act in concert
While this win insure, as nothing else
caH u equal degree, the observance Of
published tariffs, and so measurably re-
move some Of the evils which the act was
designed TO prevent. the resulting sltua-
tion involves consequences to the public
which claim the most serious attention.
So great a change in conditions calls Tor
corresponding change in the regulating
statues"
Law Inadequate.
The commission regards the existing
law as totally Inadequate as a remedial
measure under present conditions. and
earnestly rcuews us recommendation
made last year for a revision OF the
statute. holding that Congress possesses
'the fullest power ~ correction. and
that "the exercise Of that power is de-
manded by the highest consideration Of
public welfare"
The report then reviews thc work done
by the commission Go The past year. it's
various Investigation of Violations OF
the Law In the giving OF secret rates.
etc Criminal prosecutions were at
tempted. but no convictions have been
obtained, nor, So Iar as known. have
any indictments been found This only
emphasizes the previously expressed
opinion OF the commission that the
criminal provisions of the present lass
are practically dead letter.
Restraining Orders
Restraining orders. or preliminary ln-
functions, we're obtained in the Federal
courts against the Northwestern grain
carrying roads 20 compel them 20 maia-
tain their published schedules of rates.
On this part the report comments:
-Ihere ouanL 10 be some noHar- IN
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
Restraining Orders.

Restraining orders. or preliminary in-
functions, we're obtained IN The Federal
courts against The Northwestern grain
carrying roads 20 compel them 20 maia-
tain their published schedules Of rates.
On this part The report comments:
-There ought TO be some power. In
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
UNDERTAKERS.
]. WILLIAM LEE,

UNDERTAKEN AND LIVERY.
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
NEGROES INVITE ROOSEVELT
TO VISIT ATLANTA

Washington, Jan. 18.-W. J. Gaines,
of Atlanta bishop Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church; I. Gar
land Penn, secretary of the Epworth
League of the Northern Methodist
church, and delegation of twenty
other negroes, representing various
denominations interested in the spir-
itual, moral and educational advance
ment of the colored race, today invited
President Roosevelt to attend the ne
gro young peoples Christian congress
to be held in Atlanta next August.
The President informed the delega-
tion that he would take the matter un-
der consideration and communicate
the answer later.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
WOULD BUY FRlAR LANDS
IN THE PHILIPPINES

Washington, Jan. 18.-Secretary
Root was heard on the question of
Friar lands in the Philippines before
the house committee on insular affairs
today. He said these land holdings
constituted one of the chief causes
of discomfort among the people; they
are hotbeds Of insurrection and had
furnished Aguinaldo his chief appeal
to popular prejudice. The secretary
said the religious orders so fully rec
ognized the bad condition Of affairs
tnat they were disposed to sell out,
and he urged that the government
should take advantage of the oppor-
tunity to remove the chief causes of
discomfort in the island. He did not
believe condemnation proceedings
would be necessary. A rough esti-
mate of the value of the lands, ne
said, was from $4,000, 900 to 81, 900 900
of American money
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
LEFT LAST NIGHT TO PERSONALS
w LAY HIS CASE BEFORE THE
PRESIDENT AND PRESENT TO
HIM STRONG PETITION.
HOT FIGHT is BEING MADE IN
MR.. BROWNS BEHALF AND
SOME NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
ARE LOOKED FOR.

Postmaster f. McC. Brown left last
night for Washington, where he goes
i to personally lay his case before the
president.
The postmaster takes this step by
the advice of his many friends VINO
have been urging him to go to Wash
ington since it was announced that
MIR. Smith had been appointed for the
place. With him Mr.. Brown carries
petition signed by large number
of Brunswickians, asking tne presl-
dent to investigate the case against
him.
During the past few days the wires
between Brunswick and Washington
have been kept warm by Mr.. Browns
Brunswick friends and it is under
stood that some of the leading repub-
licans in the state have also been
working in his benalf, while some of
his friends in Washington have inter
ested themselves in the matter
When Mr.. Smith was appointed,
the dispatches stated that the appoint
ment would go to the senate early in
the week to be confirmed, and the
final result in the matter is expected
in the next few days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
ANNUAL REPORT MADE
BY the chickamauga National Mill
tary Park Commission.

BY the Cnickamduqd Nationat Wtil'
tary Park Commission.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 1S.-The
annual report of the Chickamauga
National Military Park Commission
/ to the secretary of war has just been
made public. In part it reports sew
enty-one and thirty-six nundredths
miles of improved roads in the park,
There was expended for road construc-
tion and betterments $11,O7757, which
includes the laying of nearly four
miles OF standard paved guttering.
the building of 80 head walls with
hammered stone coping, the hauling
and spreading of 6,004 cubic yards Of
gravel, the construction of AZ stone
culverts, and the laying of 1710o
square feet of stone revetment.
The central driveway of the park,
whic oyerloolxs six of the seven bat
tlefelds embraced in the park project,
is 80 miles long and reaches from
General snerman's battlefield at the
north end Of Missionary Ridge along
eight miles of General Bragg's line of
battle on that ridge, through the CEN
ire Of Chtckamauga field and thirteen
miles beyond it, over the theater of
General Bragg's movements between
his withdrawal from Chattanooga and
subsequent movements previous to
the battle OF chickamuga.
The attention of the secretary is
very reluctantly called to the mutila-
tion Of official rosters Of the commits
sion in the report Of the Indian com
missioner for the Chickamauga Ma
tional Military Park In tne pub
lished report of the commission there
is included what purports to be tran
script of the official roster of the
Union and Confederate army publish
ed by the national commission. Ex-
animation shows various serious
changes in the reproduction of this
official document.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
SOLDIER IN THE UNITED STATES
ARMY SAID HE WOULD KILL
PRESIDENT THEODORE RoosE-
WELT.
"a WILL GIVE TEDDY THE SAME
DOSE THAT CZoLoGOSZ GAVE
MCKINLEY" HE SAID, AND is
PUNISHED.

Astoria, Ore, Jan. 1S-Frank Rak-
owislzi, a soldier in the United States
army, was today sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment in the military
prison on Alcatraz isand, California.
RakowislSi had threatened to assassi-
nate President Roosevelt. A few days
before Christmas RakowisH became
intoxicated at Chinok and while in a
saloon made the following statement:
President Mckinley got what he
deserved. My time of enlistment in
the army will soon expire and l will
see that President Roosevelt gets the
same dose that Czolgosz gave McKin-
ley"
Rakowiski's sentence is dishonora-
ble discharge, forfeiture of all pay and
allowances, and confinement in the
military prison at Alcatraz island for
a period of ten years, He was tried
bJ general courtmartial.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
The Bio MinstreIs.

There is a refreshing absence OF
anything offensive and an abundance
of wholesome fun in the performance
Of Richards & Pringles Mammoth
Minstrel Organization that will ap-
pear at the Grand opera house, Tues
day, January 81. This big attraction
caters to the most refined patronage
and furnishes hours of solid enjoy
ment without suggestive utterance
during the whole performance, and
this has been the phenomenal success
of this big combination.
Its forty performers are selected
from the best in the colored minstrel
line, and every act presented is bright,
brisk and original and sure to please
the most critical. This seasons or
ganization is pronounced the strong
est and most satisfactory this enter.
prising firm has ever put in the amuse-
ment field.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
THE TROOPS or CASTRO
NET The INSURGENTS
AND WERE DEFEATED
LOCOMOTIVE EXPLoDEs;
TWO MEN KILLED
Engineer and Fireman Lose Their
Lives on the Rock Island.

Engineer and Fireman Lose Their
Lives on the Rock Island.
Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-The boiler of
a Rock Island passenger locomotive
exploded near Victor La, today. The
engineer and fireman were killed and
La brakeman and two porters were Sc
riously injured. A Pullman car was
thrown from the track and rolled
down an embankment. None of the
passengers We're seriously injured.
The accident took place within $50
feet of the depot. The force of the
explosion threw every one of the sew
en- coaches from the track. Pieces
of the wrecked engine were strewn
around for a distance of 200 feet, and
the boiler was found 150 feet away
from the scene of the accident.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
REVOLUTIONARY FORCES ARE
MAKING HEADwAY AGAINST
THE PRESIDENT OF vENEzuE.
LA AND HIS SUPPORTERS.
STEAMER LIBERTADoR, WITH
ARMS FOR THE INSURGENTS.
MOVES ABOUT THE COAST
WITHOUT MoLEsTATIoN.

New York. Jan. 1S.-According to
the latest advices from Venezuela, the
revolutionary forces under General
Codeno have twice defeated the gov.
ernment troops in the state of Cara.
boobo, cables the correspondent of
the Herald.
A new insurrection has been start
ed near Carupano under the leader
ship of General vasquez. Generals
Batalla and Loreto have taken up
arms against Castro in the state of
Zamora
The Venezuelan revolutionary steam
ship Libertador has made two sue
cessful landings of arms and ammu-
milton and is moving around the
coast of Venezuela without being
molested. 1t Is said that she steamed
close to Puerto Cabello in full view
of the government gunboat, which re-
mained inaclive. 1t is reported that
the revolutionary troops under Gem
eral Ducharne have been defeated by
a government force.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
MAHER AND SHARKEY
HAD NOT BROKEN LAW

Philadelphia, Jan. 1S.-Peter Ma
her and Tom Sharkey, who were ar
rested yesterday at the instance, it is
said, Of the Law and Order Society,
and held in $4,000 bail to keep the
peace, appeared at the magistrates
office today and were discharged.
James H. MacFarland, promoter of
last nights bout, also under bond, was
released. The magistrate announced
that as the men mad not committed
any act which might be construed
as violation Of the statute prohibit
ing prize fighting there was no com
plant against them.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Pawned Wooden Leg.

Seneca Falls, Jan. 18.-A young
man came here from Pennsylvania in
search Of employment, but after WIS.,
iting all Of the local factories he was
unable to get job Being out of
money ne went to Mrs. Beck's piano
store, where he secured the money to
pay his fare home by pawning his
artificial leg.
He sent Mrs. Beck the money to
redeem his leg, which was returned
to its owner by express. 1t has
since been learned that ne is the son
of rich business man.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 18-Marcus
Hamilton, Of Johnson City. Tenn, has
filed petition in the Federal court
here seeking to have the Virginia Iron,
Coal and Coke Company declared
bankrupt Tae petitioner seeks to
have the affairs Of the company ad-
judicated in the Federal courts. His
claim is for 5000 and interest from
April /, 1901.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Georgia Syrup Popular.

Washington, Jan. 18.--Captain D.
G. Purse took breakfast at the Briggs
house this morning with DR.. w. w.
Wiley and they discussed the deli.
cious combination of Georgia syrup
and buckwheat cakes. DIR. Wiley is
greatly impressed by the Georgia
syrup and will do much towards open
ing all markets to this now famous
product
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
PURCHASED A COFFIN FOR
HIS LIVE GRANDSON
But Learning the Child Was Not
Dead, 1t Was Returned to the
Undertaken.

William Barefield, a well known
old county darky, who. resides at
Freeman's Rest left t.his home yester-
,iay morning for Brunswick to do
some shopping. When only few
miles from the city Barefeld was
overtaken by another negro from
Freeman's Rest, who informed him
that his (Barefield's) grandson had
died since the old man left home.
Knowing that the boy was i'll, the
old darkey thought the other negro's
story was true, and went to Under
taker Moore's and purchased a coffin
and started home with it. He stopped
at Zelmenovitzs store on e street, to
purchase some groceries and there he
met another negro from the country
who informed him that he was just
from Freeman's Rest and his grand
son was not dead, or was not even
very i'll. The Old man was delighted
to hear that news and returned the
coffin to Mr.. Moore.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
The south,s Growth.

Memphis, Jan. Ex-Governor E. P.
Savage of Nebraska, who has been
on an extensive tour of the south,
arrived in Memphis last night, and
will spend several days here lth rel
atives. Governor Savage, in speaking
of his trip, said he was surprised, as
well as gratlfied, at the material ad-
yancenhent to be seen everywhere in
the south.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
INTERESTING PROGRAM.
Excelsior Literary Entertainment
Friday.


Excelsior Literary Entertainment
Friday.
On Friday the Excelsior Literary
Society held a meeting, the program
consisting of patriotic speeches and
songs commemorative of the birthday
of Lee, Jackson, Franklin, and Web
ster. A toast was made By the fol-
lowing boys. Elliott Butts, Newton
Walker, Ralph Wood, Clifford Raffo,
julius Elkan.
The following program was rem
dered:
Song-Maryland-Choir.
Essay on Lee-Mary Spears.
The Sword of Lee-Frank Atkinson.
The Conquered Banner-Mary Ell
lenwood.
Essay on Jackson--Della Black.
Song, Let Us Cross Over the
River"-Cnoir.
Defamation, Robert E. Lee-Hunter
Hopkins.
A Land without Ruins-Fannie Ma
son.
Song. "Tenting Tonight, School.
Essay on Franklin-Leiia Bunkley.
stonewall Jackson's Way-Frank
Grady.
Song, "Dixie"-SchooI.
The Society atarned to meet on
January 81. -
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Leaves for New York.

Mr.. S. M. White, who has been
with the News since it's first issue, as
Linotype operator, left this morning
for New York, where he goes to ac-
cept a lucrative position in one Of the
large magazine offices. The News,
indeed, regrets to lose such valuable
man, but wishes him much success in
the metropolis.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
A Burglary.

At 1890 o'clock this morning
thieves broke into the store of A. Lar
sen & Co., on Bay street, and rifed
the money drawer, but as only small
change had been left there, the
thieves got very little. One of them,
small colored boy, was arrested, and
it is thought the others VIII be caught
today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Placing Agencies.

Travelling Manager Rose and Agent
L. w. Beach, of the Chattanooga
Brewing Co., have returned from
tip over the state. These gentlemen
established agencies at Valdosta and
Griffin and have several other cities
on their list.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Many Killed in Spain.

Barcelona. Jan. 18.-The boiler of
the spinning mill near Mauresa ex-
ploded today and wrecked the build
ing. A arge number of working peo-
pie were buried the debris and
many of them killed. A number Of
bodies were hurled long distance.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
BABY'S PARENTS CALL
ON JUDGE DART AND
ASK FOR THEIR GIRL

very anxious to have it returned to
them ana said they would promise to
treat it as parents should. The faith
er was not in the city Friday and
is innocent of the entire affair.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Edison Concession to Settle Lawsuit.

Edison Concession to Settle Lawsuit.
Boston, Jan 49, The concession
of liabilities by the Edison Electric
Illuminating Company in the subway
explosion of March 4, 1897, in which a
dozen persons were killed and scores
injured, promises to end speedily
mass of litigation for damages involv-
ing claims aggregating nearly $1,5oO,-
600 Previously the courts had found
the Boston Gas Light Company and
Edison Company jointly liable, but
the Edison Company mad contested
the finding.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Krause Sentenced to Two Years.

London, Jan. 1S.-Lord Chief JUS
tice Baron Alverstone today sustained
the contention of the defense of Dr.
Krause, that the charge of melting
to murder must fail, as there is no
evidence that the letters in the case
had reached Broecksman, but 1t is
held that the question of attempting
to persuade" must go to the jury.
DR.. Krause was found guilty and SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
CHILD MYSTERY
EASILY CLEARED
ONE or THE MOST SENSATIONAL
CASES EVER RECORDED IN
BRuNsWlcK-THE FACTS OF
THE WHOLE AFFAIR.
WOMAN ADMITS THAT SHE PUT
1T IN THE REcToRY YARD, BUT
GIVES NO EXCUSE FOR HER
ACTION.

The mysterious discovery of the
one-month-old baby in the yard Of ST.
Marks rectory, Friday, an account of
which appeared in these columns, was
cleared up yesterday when the baby 8
mother and father went to Mayor
Emanuel and said they wanted their
child. After explaining the cireum-
stances to the mayor. they were refer
red to Ordinary Dart under whose
jurisdiction the case now rests,
The parents then proceeded to the.
ordinary's office and said they had
learned that he was the proper one to
appeal to for their baby.
The couple were ME- and Mrs. A. c.
Foreman. who reside out at the cy-
press Mills, some three miles from
the city.
The young couple seemed very anx.
ious to have the child returned to them
and said they would care for it as a
mother and father should
When asked who had placed the
child in the yard, the wife admitted
that she had done so herself. but
could give no excuse for the unwom-
anly deed, only that she was worried
and did not realize what she was
really doing at the time.
The woman said she thought the
little one would fare better in the
orphans home on st. Simon. If
they knew the child's parents were
living" said the woman, they would
not take it in the home and l thought
the best plan would be to place it in
a yard and then it would be sent to
the home"
1t is learned that the woman resid-
ed on st. Simon before her marriage,
her maiden name being Broughton.
Her grandfather's name was Cole,
and that is where the name Ruby
Evangeline Cole" came in.
Judge Dart listened to the couples
story and refused to return the child
until the case could be investigated,
and all concerned in the case have
been summoned to appear at his Office
this morning, when he win probably
make some disposition of the baby.
1t is not known whether or not the
child will be returned to its parents.
Several prominent citizens have
made application to Judge Dart. and
he may give 1t to one of them.
The affair created profound sensa-
ton in the city yesterday, when it
developed tnat the parents had been
to the ordinary and claimed the baby
and further that the woman had CON
fessed to placing it in the rectory
yard
The pretty little girl in the mean
time, is still in the charge of the col
ored nurse, and it is understood that
a large number of Brunswick ladies'
visited it during the day. The little
one, it is said, is very bright and
pretty child, with blue eyes and golden
hair. and seemed to be happy in the
hands of the colored nurse. 1t is
said now. however, that tne child is,
by appearance. six weeks or two
months old.
Mr.. and Mira. Foreman seemed
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
cyclone in the canarles.

Las Palinas, Canary Islands, Jan.
1S.-A cyclone has swept over the
Canary Islands, doing much damage
to property and causing many ship
wrecks.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
WILL BE HOT.

IheFe VIII be Some WARM PoIltIca
In Camden.
Politics is the all-absorbing topic
in Camden county at present and
some warm races are looked for.
Dave Bailey. formerly of Brunswick,
and ex-senator Russell, are candi-
dates for sheriff, and this will be an
interesting race. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr. Bailey was a candi-
date for the Office two years ago and
was defeated only by less than twenty
votes. Both candidates are strong
and the contest will be spirited one.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19

II you want real fine fresh Jersey
butter, ask your grocer for Sweet
water" brand. Guaranteed to give
satisfaction. For sale to the trade by
Southern Produce Co. Phone 10.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
HohenzoIIern Sails for New York.

Kiel, Jan. 18.-The imperial yacht
Hohenzollern sailed for New York
today for the christening of the new
yacht by Miss Alice Roosevelt, the
daughter of the president.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
Composer Dead.

Rome, Jan. 18.-Philippe Marchettl,
the composer. is dead. He was born
in 1913.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19

Try McDufie's mo 16" for La
Grippe or Influenza. 1t is guaranteed
to cure or your money will be refund
ed. Price $1.00. At w. Joerger's.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
SCHOONER ALICE LOST.
Number Of the Crew Arrived Here
Last Night

Fernandina, Fla, Jan. 1S.--Artnur
Gibbs, master of the schooner Alice
Archer, has just arrived on board the
schooner John l.. Treat and reports
the loss of mis- vessel, with cargo
of railroad iron, SO miles south of
Hatteras, in heavy storm. The yes
sci was leaking badly and had to be
abandoned. All the crew were saved
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19
sevon members Of the crew

Seven members Of the crew of
the wrecked vessel arrived in this
port last night from Fernandina, and
told a thrilling story of the wreck Of
Alice and saw it was only by a
miracle that they were all saved.
The men viii sail on other vessels
for northern pors.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-19

When you want lumber Of any kind
call on L. A. Miller. He will save
you money.