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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Wrlaht,s turns are severe.

Lemans, France, July S,-The burns
of Wilbur Wright, the American aero
pianist. who is soon to conduct a
series of experiments here with his
flying machine, are not healing as
rapidly as had been expected and his
physician has ordered that he take
complete rest for week. Mr.. Wright
was painfully scalded on the chest
and arms July as the result of the
bursting of water tube.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
GOV. Gard COMING Home.

Washington, July S.-A cablegram
received at the war department con.
veys the Information that Allen Gard
of New York, governor of the province
of Lanao, in the Moro country, Philip
pine islands, who was wounded some
time ago in a fight with hostile ma
tives, is on board the transport Sheri-
dan, at Honolulu. en- route to this
country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Try to Poison Entire Garrison.

Saigon, Cochin China, July S.-Three
Annamite officers have been con-
demned to death, having been found
guilty of completely in an alleged plot
to poison the members of the local gar
rison. Two hundred members of the
local military force were taken vio-
lently sick one morning about week
ago. An examination of their drink
ing water showed that it had been
poisoned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
TRAGEDY IN NEPoNsET, ILL.
Man Severely Wounds Sweetheart and
Then Kills Himself.

Kewanee, ILL.,, July S.-Nicholas
Cherry, "a years old, Tuesday night
shot and severely wounded his sweet
heart, Anna Weingartz, 20 years old.
at Neponset, and then killed himself
by firing bullet into his heart. The
tragedy took place in the front yard of
s. d. Carpenter, in whose family Miss
Weingartz worked as domestic. She
was brought to the Kewanee hospital
No reason is known for the deed,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Mexican on Flelds BURNING.

Washington, July S.-The United
States consul at Tampico. Mex, has
reported that the oil fields between
Tampico, on the Gulf of Mexico, and
Tuxpan are burning and that the blaze
is visible for hundred miles on the
gulf. He says the light is dangerous
~ mariners.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
PRESIDENT SEES
ARCTIC STEAMER
HE iNSPEcTS THE ROOSEVELT
WITH COMMANDER PEARY.
PRAISES VESSEL WARMLY
Cordial Greeting Given Capt. Bartlett
and His Crew by Nations
Chief Executive at
Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July S.-"My
my, what fine ship" remarked Pres
ident Roosevelt as he approached the
Arctic steamer Roosevelt lying at an
Choir near the presidents yacht Syipl
in. Oyster Bay harbor Tuesday after
noon.
Commander Robert r. Peary, ". S.
~, the Arctic explorer, who was az
his side, agreed with the president anL
thanked him for the compliment.
1t was shortly after three O'CLOCK
when the Sylph's launch Clean
steamed around the stern and alone
the port side of the Roosevelt. Or
board the little craft were President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, Commander and
Mrs. Peary, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Roose.
welt, Quentin Roosevelt, the presidents
youngest son; several guests, anG
Lieut. Commander Roger Williams o.
the Sylph. President Roosevelt
dressed in white duck suit, was the
first to scramble up the Roosevelt's
ladder. Then came Commander Peary
They assisted the ladies' aboard and
the inspection of the exploring craft
began.
President Sees Everything.
Commander Peary escorted the
party into the dsckhouse and to his
cabin on the starboard side aft. There
they saw many books, a piano and
mechanical player and photograph.
The explorer told them that from
these things the members of the ex.
pedition would derive amusement dur.
ing the trip and besides they would
help to entertain the natives Of the
far north. The visitors then inspected
Capt. Bartlett's quarters on the op-
posite side of the ship and went
through the galley.
The president insisted upon going
down the ladder into the engine room
and seeing everything there was to
be seen. When he came up he was
wiping Precipitation from his brow but
seemed to be enjoying himself never,
theless.
Introduced to the Crew.
Climbing upon the forecastle deck
the president found the crew of the
Roosevelt lined up. He was intro
duced to each individually. As he
grasped successfully the hands of the
sailors he had something different to
say to each. I'm glad to meet you
and | hope you'll reach the pole" he
said to one. I'm glad to see you here
today; you have very brave COM
mander." he exclaimed to another, as
he grasped his powerful hand and
shook 1t vigorously.
Commander Peary said his last
good.by to the president as Mr.. Roose-
welt was about to go over the side into
the launch. He shook hands with the
explorer, saying that hunting the pole
is good sport.
Capt. Bartlett, shaking hands with
the president and bidding him fare
well said: ''Its 80 or nothing, the
north pole or bust, this time, Mr..
President.
The president laughed and cried out
to Capt. Bartlett and his men: Good
by, captain, good-by; good luck to you
all. ] believe you'll get there this
time"
The Roosevelt weighed an anchor at
$3.50 p. m. and steamed out of the
harbor. She will stop at New Bed
ford. Mass. and then proceed to sgd
ney. G. b., whore Commander Peary
will rejoin the ship,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Dallas Woman Is Murdered.

Hot Springs, Ark, July S.-The dead
body of Mrs. Ada Reichars Of Dallas.
Tex. was found in her apartments
here Tuesday, she having been muir
dered, The body was found after
neighbors had cared for her two boys
over night. Another child, a girl seven
years of age, is missing, and is sup
posed to have been kidnapped by the
murderer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
GOT A GOLD BRICK.
Wealthy Farmer Near Davenport is
Latest Victim.

Davenport, Ia, July s. Herman
Ehlmann, wealthy retired farmer,
was induced by a couple of strangers
to drive into the country and inspect
farm they claimed to own and go to
the Scott county Savings Bank and
draw out $4,000 with which to buy it..
The men made their getaway, leav-
ing Ehlmann with tin box in which
was half brick and the following
note:
You have been skinned, and when
you open this box we will be in Can.
ada Keep this to yourself and no
fun will be made of you. Good-by."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
No Benefits. No Strike.

Hartford, Conn.,, July S.-The print
ers' strike started in the job Offices in
this city September IA, 1905, is to end,
word having come from the interna.
tional union that after July ~ all
strike benefits will cease.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Antl.Euture Bill KILLED.

Baton Rouge. La, July S-By de-
cisIve majority the house Tuesday
killed the Potts anti-future bill A
similar measure was recently defeated
in the senate.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
MILITIA is READY.
May Be Called to Muskogee 20 Restore
Order.

Oklahoma City, July S.-Oklahoma's
militia force is prepared to march to
Hickory Camp Grounds at Muskogee,
where Indians and negroes are defying
the county officers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
Famous Foreman is Dead

Kansas City, Mo-, July S.-John C.
Curry of Lexington, KY, known all
over the United States as driver of
'ro-ting and pacing horses, died here
Tuesday. Burial will be at Licking
Zen.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-09
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN.
Prince De Sagan VIII Endeavor To
Get Wife's Offspring. -
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
Paris, July S.-Prince De Sagan has
commenced legal fight here for the
custody of his wife's children. He
has engaged counsel to fight Count
Boni's demand before Judge Honri-
ditto. There is no stipulation in the
original agreement preventing Anna
Gould's re-marriage.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
A HALF MILLION
DAMAGE: At
AUGUSTA
WATER is NOW RECEDlNG, BUT
BUSINESS SECTION is
STILL FLOODED.
All Trains Are Still Blocked and the
City is Entirely Cut Off From
the Outside World-Three or
Four Deaths Reported,

ATLANTA, Aug. 27-Reports from
Augusta today have been meagre. The
city is practically cut off from the out,
side world All trains have been
abandoned and only one reached this
city today 1t did not come from Au-
gusta direct, but connected with a
train from that city, a number of
passengers being transferred
Reports received today announced
that the entire business section Of
the city was under water and it is
estimated that the loss will reach the
half million dollar mark The Offices
Of both the Western Union and the
Postal Telegraph companies are un-
der water AT the Postal Office it was
stated that there was ten feet of
water The offices of the Augusta
Chronicle and the Augusta Herald,
which are near the telegraph offices,
are also under water The papers
lave both been able to come out how
Ter, as the mechanical departments
are located in the second and third
stories.
The latest report received late this
afternoon, stated that the water was
gradually receding and it is expected
that the city will be dry again by
tomorrow Traffic of all kinds has
been completely tied up. 1t has been
impossible for a trolley car to move
along any Of the streets during the
past few days and business Cf all kind
has been at a standstill.
Three or four deaths have been re-
ported, but nothing definite can be
secured as to who the dead people
are.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
PLEAD FOR Dogs LIFE
BUT HIS PET WAS KILLED

tie fellow had removed the muzzle
while playing with the dog, and when
his pet escaped and went on the street
he was greatly frightened and at once
started out in pursuit of the dog. Just
as he was about to capture him Off
lcer Lowe rode up on his horse.
Please, Mr.. Policeman, don't shoot
my dog. I've muzzle home for him and
m trying to carry him home now"
That was the plea made by the lit
tie fellow, with his heart almost brok-
en- for fear that his pet would be kill
ed. But the officer did not seem to
appreciate the situation, and with a
cutting remark put the ugly weapon
to his shoulder and fired upon the
harmless little dog.
The little fellow, who had loved the
dog for months, which he considered
his truest friend and best playmate,
was heart-broken and tears quickly
told that his little heart was running
over with sorrow.
Indeed, council is to be congratula
ted for putting the new ordinance into
effect.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
OPENING OF THE GRAND
NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Florence Davis, who has surpassed
all of her former successes this sea
son in Henry V. Esmonds idyllic com
Iedy, Under the Greenwood Tree, :"
Will come to the Grand Wednesday,
September ?, for one night, in this
piece with a larger and stronger com
pany than ever before, headed by Eli
OFT Dexter, and with a production of
lscenery and costumes that has won
the admiration of critics in London
and New York.
Each year Miss Davis comes with
a new Offering, and her standing here
is cumulative for each play she ap-
pears in adds new laurels to the credit
of this popular star Miss Davis pro
Vince has always been comedy of the
refined and delicate sort, and in this
element Under the Greenwood Tree, .
Is said to be more prolific than any
vehicle she has had in the past. When
this play was presented by Maxine FL
lott in London and New York last
year, it won the warmest praise from
the critics, many Of whom declared it
to be a still greater success than
Esmond's former plays
The sale of seats starts Monday at
3 a. m. at the theatre The prices are:
Lower floor, $100 and $50; balcony
Is cents; gallery. 25 cents.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
COMMITTEE NAMED
TO PREPARE FOR
DIVISION
MAYOR HOPKINS NAMES MEM.
BERs OF COUNCIL TO DECIDE
HOW THE CITY is TO BE DlVI-
DED INTO WARDS

The first practical step looking to
the division of the city of Brunswick
into wards, in accordance with the
new law passed by the present legis-
laWre. was taken at the meeting Of
the city council last night Mayor
Hopkins called attention to the fact
that the registration books would soon
be open and that as considerable pre-,
T7Tatofy work was necessary in the
making Of the wards, it would be a
good idea for the council to take the
matter up.
1t was finally moved that a commit,
tee Of four, to include the mayor. be
appointed to take the matter in hand,
suggest the boundary lines for the
four wards and prepare an ordinance
in conformity Herewith. Mayor Hop
kins appointed Aldermen Ludwig
Taylor and Robinson on the commit
tee
This is very important matter to
the people and the committee will get
together at once and proceed with the
work.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
PAY FOR POLICY
WHEN DELIVERED
SUCH A RULE ADOPTED BY THE
LOCAL UNDERWRITERS AS
ISOLATION YESTERDAY.

The Brunswick Underwriters asso
citation held a meeting yesterday
morning at which a matter of great
Importance was taken up, and as a re-
suit the people of Brunswick will,
after September 1st, have to pay cash
for their insurance policy, whether it
be fire, life, accident, storm or any
other kind
Onder the agreement entered into
yesterday it is provided that after the
date giveQapn the notice published else
where in The News this morning, all
policies must be paid for when they
are delivered and all of the agents
who signed the agreement, win strictly
adhere to the new rules.
In the past there has net been any
particular rule governing the payment
of policies OFTEN they were issued
and paid for at the convenience OF
the people, but the agents stated
yesterday that conditions had forced
them to take such a step
AS stated above, the new rule will
become effective on September /.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
SAID BYE-BYE TO
CHIEF RURNEY
NEGRO CONVICTED IN POLICE
COURT, FINED SIS, AND
THEN ESCAPED.

The race might not always belong
to the swift but it did yesterday
morning, when James Harmon, col
ored, outran a portion of the police de
partment and thereby gained his lib
erty in the meantime avoiding the
payment Of a $25 fine, which had just
been imposed upon him by Mayor
Hopkins in police court.
Harmon, who drives delivery
wagon for Dart & Elliott, the groc-
ers. was arraigned on the charge of
wife beating. The evidence was over
whelmingly against him and the
mayor fined him $25. He said he
would pay the fine and on reaching
Chief Burney's Office asked if he
might telephone Mr. Elliott, his EN-
ployer The permission was granted
and the negro approached the phone
and as soon as the chief turned his
head he dashed out Of the open wis.
dow, and though pursued by the chief
and one or two men, made coed his
escape.
He has not been located yet and
the joke is on Chief Burney.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
AFFINITY ARTIST
ASSAULTS AFFINITY

MIDDLETON, N. j., Aug. 27.-Fer-
dinand p. Earle, the artist of affinity
fame, was arrested at his home near
Monroe yesterday afternoon, charged
with assault in the second degree, al
legged to have been committed on his
wife on or about August 16, II days
after the birth of their child.
The complainant was Mrs. Inez
Barry, an aunt of Mrs Earle. It is
not known on what the assault charge
is based. Earle pleaded guilty to the
charge, and was held to await the
action of the grand jury.
Prefering to be locked up rather
than give bail, Earle was conveyed
to the county jail at Goshen In the
court Earle appeared to be very much
affected, tears streaming down his
cheeks during the proceedings.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
LET CONV|CTS
BUILD STATE:
ROAD
HON. HOOPER ALEXANDER SAYS
THEY SHOULD BE USED TO
EXTEND THE LINE.
Introduces a Bill in the House Call
ing for Bond Issue for the
Work-Best Way to Use
the ConMcts.

Hooper Alexander, of DeKalb. coun-
ty, Wednesday morning proposed in
the house of representatives a consti-
tutional amendment, providing bond
issue of approximately ten million dol
lars, to extend the Western and At
iantic railroad to deep water, and in
cidentally. solve the convict problem.
The amendment also proposes to pro
hibit the leasing of convicts.
The proposal provides that, in or
der to pay the interest and create a
sinking fund for the retirement of the
bonds, an annual tax of one-hah mill
Give cents on the hundred dollars)
shall be levied in addition to the rate
of taxation heretofore permitted by
the constitution.
The Alexander bill, in full,s fol-
lows
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28

Brunswick people should be thank
full that new dog ordinance was pass
ed last night if, under the old ordi-
nance, any more such horrible affairs
as occurred on Gloucester street yes
terday would have been repeated.
Officers who were detailed to en-
force the new ordinance, and who
were armed with shotguns for that
purpose of killing all dogs caught on
the streets not muzzled, cannot be
blamed, in most cases, for enforcing
the laws. 1t was their duty, they
had orders to carry out the law to
the letter, but still little good judg-
ment could have been used.
It was sad, indeed, for those who
witnessed the killing Of little, harm
less pet dog, belonging to a young
white boy several years old, near the
corner of Gloucester and Union
streets yesterday.
1t seems that the little fellow had
been playing with his pet, and in
some way the dog got out Of the yard
and started up the street The lit.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
MUCH DAMAGE REPORTED
IN OTHER SECTIONS

ATLANTA, Aug. 27-Reports re
ceiyed here from the flooded sections
in both Georgia and the Carolinas
increased the damage done by the wa
ter Telegraphic communication is
almost entirely cut of, and temper
airy Offices have been established
wherever a connection could be
made.
Reports from Athens are to the ef
feet that the water is rapidly receding
in that city The city waterworks
plant was able to resume operation
last night
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
INTERESTING SHOOT
TO OCCUR THIS
AFTERNOON
BRUNSWICK GUN CLUB TO HOLD
ITS LAST HANDICAP RACE FOR
MEOALs-sHooT WILL DECIDE
WINNER OF TROPHY.

The local gun club will hold its reg
ular weekly handicap shoot for the
clubs trophies this afternoon. which
will be the last handicap race of the
season. Besides shooting for the clubs
two medals todays shoot decides who
VIII receive the handsome trophy do
mated to the club by the Dupont Pow
der company. Several Of the mem
bers are very close in their averages
and there is considerable interest in
the final outcome of the race
Two Of the trade representatives Z.
r. Holt. of the Western Cartridge
company. and J. T. Jones, of the U.
NJ. c. and Remington company, and
about 20 members of the club. went
out to get a good practice for the
shoot yesterday afternoon.
The club extends a very cordial
invitation to the people of the city to
come out and witness the last handi-
cap race and it is expected that the
attendance will be the largest of the
season. The ladies are especially in
Fited to attend.
The shoot will begin probably at
go O'Clock and all members. are re-
Iquested to be on hand by that time
The handicap committee met last
night and arranged the program for
today as follows
From 10 Yards.
P .u. Golden, l.. J Leavy, Jr.. NJ
b McKinnon
From 10 Yards.
Vassar Gates, Geo. H. Smith. T. w
Mallard, G. w. Blanton, c. Dart
From II Yards.
F. C Butts. W. H. Bowen, b J.
.Olewine. j. E. du Bignon, G. " Gates
From 16 Yards.
w H. Berrie, r. T. Williams, J. NJ
Armstrong, w c. Lemen E L. Steph-
ems, J A. Clark, A. NJ. Smith, H. H.
Bryant. E. F. Higginbotham
From IS Yards.
H. c. Peerson, w J. Butts, p. Hig-
glnbotham W II, Lang
From IA Yards.
r. G. jackson, b. Padrosa, J. w.
Wood. J. B. Davis, z. F. Taylor, r. S.
Pyles
All members of the club not in
cluded in the above list will be han
dicapped and squadded after they ar.
rive on the grounds
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
Text cf Bill.

BE it resolved by the general as
.sembly Of Georgia, two-thirds of the
members elected to each of the two
houses concurring, that it shall be
and is hereby proposed to the people
Of said state that new article be
added to the constitution thereof in
the words following, towit:
THE labor of convcts shall never
be farmed out to private contract by
any lease or other agreement that
shall extend beyond the period fixed
by law in 1908 The third and twelfth
sections of the seventh article of the
constitution are hereby so amended
as to permit the contracting Of such
indebtedness by the state and the is
suance of such bonds therefore as
may be needed for purchasing such
property and doing such public work
as the general assembly may deem
necessary for prudently employing the
convicts, including the building and
equipment of branches and extensions
to the Western and Atlantic railroad
and the construction of a complete
system of improved highways; and
such a system of highways shall be.
constructed throughout the state SO
much of such system as may be nee
essary for connecting every county
site in Georgia with the county site
of every adjoining county shall be
built without cost to the counties. In
order to pay the interest and create
a sinking fund for the bonds hereby
authorized, an annual tax of not more
than five cents in the hundred dollars
may be levied in addition to the rate
.of taxation heretofore permitted by
the constitution The aggregate
amount Of outstanding bonds issued
under this authority shall never, at
any one time, exceed such amount as
can be paid off, principal and interest.
out of the proceeds of said tax within
thirty years from the respective dates
'of such issues
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-08-28
THEY MAY RAVE
To MOVE THE
TRACKS
a. C. L. AND A., B. & A. HAVE
TAKEN TOO MUCH OF
NEWCASTLE STREET.
Mater is Now Before Council and
May Result in the Roads Being
Forced to Remove Some
Of Their Tracks.

win the Atlantic Coast Line and
the A., b. q A. railroads have to re-
move their sideracks from upper
Newcastle street?
1t begins to look that way and if
la report submitted by the committee
on railroads and harbors had passed
council last night, the railroads would
have had to do the skiddoo act at
once.
1t win be recalled that some time
.ago citizens living in that section of
the city petitioned council to cause
the transportation lines to remove
their tracks from this street. as they
blocked the traffic, etc. The matter
was referred to the standing commit
tee on railroad and harbor and that
committee at last nights meeting sent
in a report recommending that the
railroads be forced to remove their
sidetracks from this street which
they had converted into yards. Mayor
Hopkins stated that he had agreed to
give the attorneys an opportunity of
appearing before Councll on the SUD-
iect and was not advised that the
matter would be acted on at this meet
ing. Under this statement motion
prevailed that the question of the
adoption Of the report 90 over until
the next regular meeting, order that
these attorneys may be present and
show what, if any rights, they have
to use this thoroughfare The matter
will, therefore, be acted on at the
next meeting.