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The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04
TWO DEAD IN FIRE.
Victims of Brooklyn Tenement Blaze
Are Not Identified.

New York. March 4.-Two persons in
stead of one, as was believed at first,
perished in a fire early today which
swept through three four-story tene-
ments at Nos. 311-313-315 Seventh ave-
nue., Brooklyn. Neither of the victims
had been identified this morning. One
was woman about % years old and
the other boy of u. The fire, which
started with an explosion in the base
ment OF No. 81, appears to have been
of incendiary origin. The location of
the apartment is a reputable resi-
dence neighborhood.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04
STAY OF EXECUTION.
Trenton Youth Who Murdered Grand
father May Get Life Sentence.

Trenton, N. J.. March AFTER all
preparations had been made to put
waiter Zeller. a 10 year old boy to
death in the electric chair. his attorney
notified the state prison authorities
that he had secured a stay of execu-
tion. 1t is understood that he obtained
the stay two weeks ago but took no
action on the matter until few hours
hefore the youth was to have been put
to death. Young Zeller was convicted
of numbering his grandfather, William
Reed at Vineland, N. J., for the pur-
nose of robbery. It is considered pro-
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

the Massachusetts coast at a depth
variously estimated at from $50 to 240
feet. Relatives have been in confer
ence with a dredging company in this
city and drivers will undertake the task
If it is feasible. Because of the great
depth at which the steamer lies spe-
cial suits will have to be made for any
divers who undertake the work in or
der to offset the great pressure.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

bable that on account of his youth his
sentence Will be commuted to life i'm
prisonment. Two chums of the boy,
who turned states evidence, are serving
30 year sentences in the penitentiary
for completely in the crime
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04
TO RECOVER woMAN's BODY.
Remains of Republic Victim Lies i'm
Hold of the Ship.

New York March 4.-Eforts are to be
made to recover the body of Mrs Eu-
gene Lynch of Boston from the White
Star liner Republic. which sank after
the collision with the Florida. Mrs.
Lynch was killed in the crash and her
body, enclosed in a lead coffin, now lies
in the hold of the White Star liner of
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

Special prices reign
throughout the depart
ment of iron and brass
beds. Right today is the
time to buy that bed.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-03-04

The reason that you are not ask
ed $50 for this machine is because
we are direct factory jobbers. We
retail to other stores. We will sell
to you at just about the price the
dealer pays, during this Remodel
ing Sale. A fine 5-drawer sewing
machine, drop head, fine Japanned
iron frame, full set of nickel plat
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
BOISE PENROSE
is REELECTED
is CHOSEN SENATOR FROM KEY.
STONE STATE FOR THE
THIRD TIME.

Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 19.-Boise
Penrose was elected United States
senator for the third time by the
Pennsylvania legislature today The
house and senate balloted separately
today and will meet in joint conven-
ton tomorrow to canvas the vote
Senator Penrose is popularity classed
among the reactionaries of the Uni
ted States senate and his reelection
is blow to the reform element of
the republican party. He is now the
head of the famous Quay machine
which has so long dominated Penn
sylvania politics, and is denounced
by hsi enemies as a political half
brother of Platt and Depew. Sena-
tor Penrose was accused by President
Roosevelt of being the revealer of the
S5,000.000 conspiracy to thwart him
and his policies.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
Fire Destroyed
Soda Water Plant

The plant of the Brunswick Bottling
& Manufacturing company located in
two-story brick building on Ogle-
thorpe street, between Monk and
Gloucester streets, was practically
ruined by fire last night shortly be-
fore IL o'clock, while the building
was considerably damaged.
An alarm was sounded from box IA
and Chief Taylor and his fre-fighters
made 4 quick run to the blaze Under
the leadership of the new chief some
excellent work was accomplished, and
what at first looked like it would be
a serious blaze, totally destroying the
building, was checked before the
building was damaged to any great
extent.
The plant of the soda water com
r&ny however, is thought to have
bean ruined by the water and fire. It
is ind rstood that the company car
r'el Insurance in the company of II.
W. Gale E. Co The building was own
e1 by J. J. Lissner and the damage
5 covered by insurance.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
PROHIBITIONB|LLI IS
VETOED BY THE
GOVERNOR
BUT IT WILL BE PASSED OVER
HIS HEAD BY THE HOUSE AND
SENATE ToDAY-ANoTHER BILL
ALSO PASSED.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 1s-The bill
passed by the house and senate Of
Tennessee last week, providing for
statewide prohibition in this. state.
was presented TO Governor Patterson
for his signature this afternoon. and,
as las been anticipated, the chief
executive used his veto power and re-
fused to sign the measure
1t was announced after the governor
had vetoed the bill that the senate
would take it up tomorrow and would
pass the bill over his veto. Only a
bare majority is necessary to do this.
while the senate has a good majority
in favor of the bill.
A bill prohibiting the manufacture
Of liquor in the state came up in the
senate this afternoon and was passes
by a vote Of 20 to 13.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
CRIMINAL DAY IN
GLYNN SUPERIOR
COURT
NeMeER or LAW vioLAToRs ARE
GIVEN JUSTICE BEFORE JUDGE
pARkER-cAsEs DISPOSED or
DURING YESTERDAY.

Glynn superior court was convened
eromptiy at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning and the criminal docket was
at once taken up. In the absence of
Solicitor General Bennett, j.. T. Col
son, solicitor of the city court of
Brunswick, acted in his place and han
died the several cases disposed of dur
ing the day. The Jail cases were the
frst taken up and nearly all of the
prisoners who have been boarding
with Sherin Berrie were given a trial.
Following is a record of the days
work
State Us. Walter Worthy, larceny
from the house; plea OF guilty Sem
tence, 3 mouths on the changing or
. fine Of SIS to include cost.
State US. Alfred johnson, bur-
saary, plea Of guilty Of an attempt TO
commit burglary. Sentence, 10 months
GO iane Of s100 and costs.
@ate Us. Nose Heath; pointing a
piStol at another; verdict of not
gully.
state VS. Junie Campbell. assault
with intent to murder; verdict OF
guilty Of shooting at another not in
ais own defense. with recommendation
that he be punished as for misde-
naeanor. Sentence, twelve months on
elningang or a fine of $3.50, to include
eAst.
STATE vs.. Ed. Fletcher, carrying con.
aeeied weapons; plea of guilty. Sem
teBee, Z months on chaingang or fine
of $50, to include cost.
State VS.. viii Landers, assault with
intent to murder; plea of guilty of
assault and battery. Sentence, S
months on changing or fine of $50.
TO include costs.
n the afternoon a case against a
negro charged with violating the pro.
hihition law was taken up and 1t occu-
pied the attention. of the court dur
ing the remainder OF the afternoon
alle was still on trial when court re-
ssssed until $50 this morning.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
EXERCISES HELD At
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
YESTERDAY
PUPILS RENDERED PROGRAM AP-
PRoPRIATE TO LEES BIRTH
DAY-MEM5ERs OF THE GRAND
JURY WERE PRESENT.

The exercises commemorating Lees
birthday at Glynn Academy yesterday
We're very interesting and enjoyed by
the entire school assembled in the au-
ditorium.
The grand jury made its annual visit
TO the school during the morning and
heard the program rendered by the
senior class. Mr.. Newton, the princi-
pal of the school, made brief but
very interesting address, his subject
being Robert +. Lee" The entire
school then sang Dixie" Miss May
Wright read an original essay on Lee
as a Boy" and her paper was highly
complimented by all who heard it,
being a tender and charming picture
OF the chieftains Virginia home
Will Parker's essay on Lee as a
Soldier" was splendidly delivered and
was a very able effort, giving evidence
of study and appreciative thought in
its preparation
Miss Caroline Atkinson followed
with a splendid paper on Lee as a
Man which was a beautiful tribute
to the dead hero. touching on his fine
characteristics and the strength of his
personality in a most interesting man
ner.
Walter Rose recited The Sword of
Lee" by Father Ryan and his fine rem
dition of this beautiful poem was
warmly applauded Miss May Wright
won much praise for her fine work
as pianiste, both in accompanying the
songs and in her instrumental selec-
tions. Her charming touch and brill
liant execution are remarkable and
sha bids fair to become brilliant
performer
Superintendent Ballard made an
able and graceful address to the school
explaining the origin of the grand jury
system and its powers ard priyi-
leges,
Capt. r. A. Dunn addressed the
school in behalf of the grand jury and
in very happy and delightful little
speech he complimented the schools
for the military order prevailing and
for the general evidence of the splen-
did discipline in the system. He en-
phasized the need of every pupil learn
ing that obedience is the first duty
and as essential IN school life as in
military life.
A chorus by the senior class con
cluded a delightful program and the
school was dismissed at noon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
MORE MONEY GIVEN
To GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS
PRESIDENT TO GET HUNDRED
THOUSAND A YEAR-VlCE-P PRES.
lDENT, SPEAKER AND OTHERS
GET AN INCREASE.

Washington, jan 19.-The senate
today, after a lengthy debate. fixed
the salary of the president of the
United States at 100000 a year.
The vice president and the speaker
OF the house are TO receive $4,000
per year, while the salary of the chief
justice of the supreme court was in.
creased from $4,000 to $4,000 per
year. and the associated justices from
$i2.5Odto $14,5OO.
The additional $1,000 for horse hire
for thessice president and the speaker
of the house, which was contained in
the original bill, was not allowed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
ORDERS ISSUED
TO RIFLEMEN
FULL COMPANY EXPECTED TO GO
ON TRIP TO ST. MARYS
FRIDAY.

The following orders were issued to
the Brunswick Rifiemen last night:
"1.-You are hereby ordered to the
armory Friday morning, January %,
to act as honorary escort to Cover
nor-elect j. NJ Brown on a trip to
ST Marys, and will leave on the str.
Atlantic at a. M First call at 7
a m, sharp. Assembly at 7.30 Il. nj.
EVERY member is expected to
be present. Ii you find that you can.
not get off, let the commanding off :
Ger know on or before Wednesday
night, and efforts will be made 10
have you go. 1t is my earnest desire
that every member go on this trip.
There will be no expense to you. as
men in uniform ride free.
"3.-The blue uniform viii be worn,
black shoes and white gloves and
white standing military collar.
"4.-You are also ordered to the ar
mory every Monday and Wednesday
nights at s p. m. 1t is absolutely nee
essary that you attend all of the drills
from now until inspection. which oc-
ours on February 26th. 1909. With the
exception of Military Fair Week, Feb
ruary to Is, you must either be
present or have an excuse from the
commanding officer. By order OF
'insiee T. Wes,,
1t. Co. G, 1st Inf, n. G. Ca, Com ?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
WILL SUE SENATOR TlLLMAN.
Bryan r. Dorr Alleges Malicious Libel
and Claims 100000

Portland, Ore, Jan. 19.-Bryan r,
Dorr. whose use OF Senator Tillman's
name in advertising an alleged fraud
ulent scheme to acquire land, result
ing in the fight between President
Roosevelt and the senator. has ar
ranged to begin suit against TIE South
Carolinan for 10000 damages. He
alleges malicious libel
Dorr says law firm in St. Paul
has undertaken to prosecute his case.
lawyers advise Dorr that a senator IS
no more exempt than any other per
son in such cases.
Senator Tillman caused fraud or
der to Re issued prohibiting Dorr from
the use of the mails when he discov-
cred the use OF his name. The order
was revoked soon after President
Roosevelt began his investigation.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
DARING DASH THIS AFTERNOON.
Cyclone" to Do Bicycle Act for the
First Time

First Time.
The Cosmopolitan Shows still draw
the usual large crowds and all the
attractions report a good business.
Each one is presenting a bill entirely
different from last weeks program and
in many instances there is a marked
Improvement.
The Old Plantation show is scream
ingly funny. and at the wild animal
show each act is presented in a diff
ferent form and at the afternoon per-
formance exhibitions are given in
the training Of animals The London
Ghost Show is. if possible, better than
last week and number of new peo.
rle have been added to the cast.
The Passion Play is well patronized.
and IL short each show is receiving
its share Of business.
This afternoon Cyclone win pre-
sent his world-famed double gap leap.
This thriller is an exhibition consider
ably ont Of the ordinary inasmuch as
This performer is the only one who
attempts two leaps IN the descent of
200 feet. The first leap is forty feet.
the second being thirty-fye feet. The
height Of the structure is at. starting
point lle feet and the descent is made
al a speed Of sixty miles an hour.
The management stated positively
that Cyclone" would ride. rain Or
shine, promptly al 40 o'clock this
afternoon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
Several Testified
in Panama Case

Washington, Jan 49, Douglas Rob
inson, brother in-law of President
Roosevelt, Charles P. Taft and a
number of newspaper correspondents
representing the New York World and
the Indianapolis News, today went be-
fore the grand jury which is investi-
eating the government libel proceed
inss il, connection with the Panama
canal scandal.
III Of those who appeared before
the grand jury refused to talk after
they had appeared before the body.
1t is likely, however. that the indict-
ments viii be returned here, irrespec-
tive of the proceedings in New York.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
GEO. 6. FOLSOM
PASSES TO REST
WE'LL KNOWN NEWSPAPER MAN,
FORMERLY OF THIS CITY,
DIES in REIDsVILLE.

Reidsville, Ca, Jan 19.-George G.
Folsom. editor and proprietor of the
Tattnal Journal, died suddenly here
at his home at 6 o'clock this evening
from acute Indigestion. He leaves a
wife and four children. two sons and
two daughters
Mr.. Folsom had been editor of the
,Tattnall Journal for the past fifteen
years and was prominently identified
with Georgia journalism. His death
will be a shock to his many friends
over Georgia, and Tattnall county has
host one of her noblest men.
The interment will be held in the
city cemetery tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock with Masonic honors.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
MAY COME TO AMERICA.
Victor Emanuel and Queen Plan Mis-
sion Of Thanks for Earth9uske Ald

Rome. Jan. 19.-There is possibili-
t. that King Victor Emanuel and
Queen Helen will visit the United
States in May to personally thank the
American government for IT'S aid to
the earthquake sufferers.
The subject is uEder discussion D|
the king and queen and the cabinet.
II it decided to do so the king ana
queen will also visit all European
pitals on a like mission.
The only thing that stands in the
way of the trip is the. fear Of the cao-
met that it would necessitate 100 iohs
an absence from Italy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
Traffic Manager
Shaped Oil Rate

Chicago, Jan. ls.-That II $, Me-
Clinieck, the Standard Oil traffic man.
ager, practically shaped oil rates
fiem Whiting, Ind, to Grand juno
ton, Tenn, was shown today in the
government hearing, when Frank Reil-
81 freight agent of the Chicago &
Eastern Illinois. vas forced TO bring
:n the tariff sheets of the road
On the margin sheets following the
entry Mr.. McClintock billed and said
tariffs 10 Grand junction could be is
ssed
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
ATTORNEY WANTS HEARING
TO BE A PUBLIC ONE

Chicago, Jan f9.-Attorney Pearson,
the wife of Col. William F. Tucker
who will be given a hearing before
the army retiring board. declared to-
day that he would demand that the
hearing be public.
A disagreeable scene between Mrs
Piatt, the colonels nurse and wife is
feared
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
Mrs. Depew Named
as Correspondent

San Francisco, Jan. l9--Ashton Pot
Ter, nephew of the late Bishop Pot
ter, who was sued by his wife for a
divorce, intimated today that Mrs
Grace Goodyear Depew, daughter Of
the millionaire lumberman and wife
OF Senator Depew, be named cores,
pondent in the case
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
CHARGES OF FRAUD IN
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

indianapolis. Ind, Jan 19.-Charges
Of fraud in connection with the cleo
fion of the president Of the United
Mine Workers loomed up at the first
days session of tie convention being
held here.
1t is alleged the forces opposed to
President T. L. Lewis committed glar-
ing irregularities" in the western
Pennsylvania fed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20

The news of the death of George G..
Folsom viii be received with regret
by his many Brunswick friends. He
was a resident of this city for many
years, being engaged in the job
printing business. He removed from
this city to Reidsville twelve or fif-
teen years ago, and has been success
ful in the newspaper business in that
city He is wen known all over the
state as capable and popular news
paper man.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
RAYNER'S RESOLUTION
GOES TO A COMMITTEE

Washington, Jan 19.--After a warm
tight in the senate this afternoon, the
resolution introduced by Senator Ray
ner yesterday, calling upon the attor-
ney general for information about the
libel suits he proposes bringing
against certain newspapers in connec-
tion with the Panama canal scandal,
was referred to the Judiciary commit
tee.
Senator Rayner. in arguing his reso-
luton. said the senate could force
Attorney General Bonaparte to reply.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
MINISTER is ARRAIGNED
BY JUDGE BLACK

Chicago, Jan. 19.-Judge Black to-
day bitterly arraigned Robert Kemp
rector of Shroystomas Episcopal
church. The minister is accused by
choir boys of the church.
The case has been taken under adj
visement
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
SAID ROOSEVELT WAS
"cAlN WHO KILLED ABEL

Washington, Jan. 19.-Charles n.
Evans was today found in the sub
way of the white house. declaring that
President Roosevelt was the Cain
wlo killed Abel" and that he was
compel lied to see him, He was placed
in AL.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
HETTY GREEN WlTHDRAWs
FROM BUSINESS TO REST

New York, Jan. 19.-Broken down
by overwork. Hettly Green, the multi
nillionairess. has withdrawn from
'rsinass and + taking the rest crre
in her Hoboken apartments.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
TWO RUSSIANS KILLED.
A Murder Mystery in Montgomery Last
NIGHT

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. 19-Attract-
ed by pistol shots, the police tonight
found Leo Spiegel, Russian, dead in
his cottage. and his cousin, A Gold
stein, dying. The men were shot in
the presence of Mrs. Spiegel, who de-
clared Ia the police that the deed was
done by negro burglars
Goldstein died several hours after
the shooting.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
SECRETARY ROOT is
NOMINATED FOR SENATOR

New York. Jan. 19.-Secretary Eli
hu Root was today nominated for Uni
ted States senator by the republi-
cans Of New York to succeed Senator
Chauncey Depew.
Root viii be formally elected tomor-
row
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
SAYS MRS. YERkES UNDER
HER ATTORNEYS INFLUENCE

New York, Jan. 19-Louis Owsley,
receiver for the estate of Charles T
Yerkes. whose removal has been asked
by Mrs. Yerkes, stated today that the
petition cf Mrs. Yerkes was made be-
cause she was under the influence of
Clarence Knight, her attorney
The receiver stated that her ex-
ttaylgance has wasted the estate
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
CHASED HUSBAND AND
HIS "AFFINlTY" FROM EUROPE

Chicago, Jan l9.-After a flight
from Europe. Mrs, Mary Havens to-
day caused the arrest of her hus-
band and his affinity" Frances Mont
eomery, an actress.
Havens says he gave his wife $4,000
as an agreement 10 sepegate for
ever.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
EVANS CALLS ON HUGHES.

New Works Governor Gives a f7ecep.
ton to Admiral.
Albany, N. Y, Jan. 19.-Admiral r.
d. Evans arrived=in Albany today and
was received with the military pomp
and brilllancy due a man of his
fame.
The distinguished visitor was given
a reception by Governor Hughes
in the executive chamber of the capi-
tol.
Tonight the great sea fighter de
liyered a lecture for the benefit of a
local hospital.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
PAID VISIT TO SCHOOLS.
Grand Jury Finishing Up Work-May
Adjourn Friday.

Grand Jury Finishing Up Work-Msy
Adjourn Friday.
The Glynn county grand jury met
again yesterday morning and contin-
ued on some cases which it had start
ed to investigate last week. After re-
turning one or two indictments, the.
jury visited the public schools of the,
city and spent few hours in the
various grades. The entire body went
to the schools, as is always the case,
and made a general examination of
the buildings, etc.
1t is understood that the grand jury
is now winding up it's business for
the term and it may submit its pre-
sentiments to the court on Friday aft
emoon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
A PHYSICIAN BY DAY;
AND A RORBER AT NIGHT.

New York, Jan, 49, DR.. Paul
Torttor today confessed that he
practiced his profession by day
and was highwayman at
night.
Relieving human ills is a
pretty sentiment" he said,
but to return empty handed to
Il iniLgry wife was really hard
to face" Trotter was gradu-
ated from Tulane University.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
A BIG sEAeoARD CONTRACT.
Receivers of This System Buy $9co,ooC
Rolling Stock.

Rolling Stock.
Norfolk. Va, Jan. 19.-The receivers
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway
awarded contracts for rolling stock
agsregating about 100000 here to-
day. The awards were as follows:
To the South Baltimore Steel Car
and Foundry company, 500 thirty ton
steel underframe box cars; to Barney
& Smith. Dayton. Ohio, 200 fifty ton
steel phosphate cars; to Rodgers Bal.
last Car company of Chicago, 80 fifty
ton ballast cars, and to Barney &
Smith. Dayton, 10 passenger cars
There were forty-f five bidders.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-20
A VERY PLEASANT AFFAIR.
Veterans Entertained by Daughters of
confederacy Last Night.

In celebration of the anniversary of
the birthday of General Robert E. Lee.
the Daughters of the Confederacy act
ed as hostesses to the Glynn county
veterans and a number of others. in
the Rifiemen's armory last night.
An interesting program, including
music, recitations, short addresses.
ETC., which rendered during the even
ing and was enjoyed by the large
number OF veterans and others pres
ent
After the rendition of the program
delightful refreshments were served
by the Daughters and altogether the
occasion was very pleasant one.