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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
LIQUOR WAS IN COURT;
MYSTERlOUSLY DISAPPEARED

Atlanta, Jan. 9.-Four pints of ex-
cellent rye whisky were produced in
Judge Andrew Calhoun's court yes
terday afternoon as evidence in a
blind tiger case. They were placed
on the table in full view of every
body.
But before Judge Calhoun was able
to each and call the case, the four
bottles mysteriously disappeared.
The whole detective force, the coun-
ty police, the court bailiffs, and the
judge himself, during a short ad-
journment, teean to search for the
four pints. They finally traced the
theft to four we'll known Atlanta law
yers, who pleaded guilty before any
body had a chance to indict them.
Return the liquor, and it will be
all right" the judge assured them.
But we can't return it, Your hon
or" they confessed, and it was OBJ
viously true.
well, / reckon you can swear it
was whisky, can't your" inquired the
Judge, and when they said they could
he summoned them as witnesses and
let the trial proceed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
PREACHER WHO MURDERED
PRETTY MUSIC STUDENT IN
COURT BUT FEW MINUTES.
Answers On uestions Of Judge in Sim.
pie Lansuags-Appsal May Hs
Made to Governor to Commute sens
tenee.


Boston, Jaa. s.-Rev. Rieheson
pleaded guilty of murder in the first
degree in court today and was son
fenced to death on May 10.
Richeson's formal plea to first de-
gree murder charge followed his writ
ten confession of guilt given out last
Saturday, by which he acknowledged
he sent cyanide of potassium to the
pretty music student, in the guise OF
drug designed to relieve her of an
embarrassing physical condition. SeA-
fencing today puts his case, should
there be an attempt at appeal, up to
the governor and executive council,
who might alter Richesons fate to
life imprisonment. RichesOns origi-
nal plea on arraignment was not gull
ty. Richeson made no statement He
was in court only about six minutes.
His face was Iale, but he was per-
fectly composed and answered formal
questions in the simplest possible way.
When asked if he had anything to
say he replied: "I have nothing fur
ther to say than my written confess
sion
Richeson heard the death sentence
with little display of emotion.
District Attorney Pelletier read the
minister's written confession and add
ed hat the government had sufficient
evidence to have convinced the jury
that Richeson was guilty of murder in
the first degree He then said that
it became his solemn duty to move
for sentence. Judge Sanderson read
the statutes bearing on the case ana
asked the prisoner if he realized the
gravity of his action in pleading gull
ty; if he had consulted counsel, and
if he had acted voluntarily.
To each question Richeson said:
yes, sir"
Sentence was then passed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
TURPENTINE CASKS MUST
COME UP TO REGULATIONS

Turpentine operators Throughout
, this section will be interested in the
new regulations laid down by the Sa-
vanlah board of trade in regard to
the standard barrels for the shipment
of turpentine.
The Savannah Press has the fol-
lowing in regard to this new rule:
For the purpose of eliminating the
causes of complaint based in recent
times on the faulty nature of mate
rials used in the making of barrels
intended for the shipment of turpen-
tine, the Savannah board of trade
several days ago decided to change
rule No. covering the barrels used.
The rule for the first time states
plainly just what materials may be
employed in the making of turpentine
barrels which will make them come
under the head of "merchantable. d"
The rule. of which several thousand
copies are now being forwarded to the
country producers, follows:
Barrels, new or second hand, must
be we'll made, holding from 48 to 81
gallons gross; slaves of white OAK
not less than three-fourths inch thick
when dressed; heads of white oak or
white ash, white oak heads to be
three-fourths inch to one inch thick,
and white ash to be 1916 to one
inch thick when dressed; all we'll
GoacOnod aud fran FROM nroof ~
'woodwant,' rotten sap, shakes, fat
faces and knots. Barrels shall have
eight steel hoops"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
LOCAL BANKS
NAME OFFICERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF TWO OF
THE LOCAL INSTITUTIONS
HELD YESTERDAY.

The annual meetings of the Ma
tional Bank of Brunswick and the
Brunswick Bank and Trust company
were held yesterday at the quarters
of the respective banks. Directors
and officers were both elected by the
National while the Bank and Trust
company only elected the directors,
announcing that the officers would
be named tomorrow.
The directors Of the National elect
ed the following board OF directors:
G. Downing, e. H. Mason, Albert Fen
dig, l.. r. Akin, j. w. Bennet, z. y.
Coney, L. T. McKinnon, J. b. Wright,
Henry P. Talmage, c. H. Sheldon.
After their election the directors
met and named the following officers:
Chairman OF board, G. Downing; pres
ident, e. H. Mason; vice president,
Albert Fendig; cashier, c. H. Sheldon;
assistant cashier, J. H. Parker. There
were no changes in either the diree-
tors or officers.
At the meeting Of the Brunswick
Bank and Trust company the follow
ing directors were elected:
F. d. Aiken, ]. ]. Lissner, r. ID. M.
Strachan, M. Kaiser, G. H. Smith, l..
Carter, L. H. Haym, N. Emanuel, J..
P. Davenport, c A. Taylor.
The directors did not elect officers,
but it is understood that they will
be named tomorrow. There will be
no changes with the exception OF an
assistant cashier to succeed j. T.
Wisdom, resigned.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
PASSED AWAY AT HOSPITAL.
Former New York Man Died in Thi:
City Monday Night.

Alexander Grant, aged so, passed
away at the city hospital on Monday
night after an illness Of several weeks.
Mr.. Alexander has been employed at
the plant of the Georgia Veneering &
Package company ever since it began
operation in this city. He was taken
i'll some time ago and removed to the
hospital.
1t is understood that the deceased
formerly resided in New York. His
remains have been prepared for burial
by Vickers & Mann, the undertakers,
and the body is being held awaiting
directions from relatives. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Alexander has a sis
ter now residing in New York and a
brother in Indiana and both of them
have been notified of his death.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
COUNTRY STILL
IN THE GRASP
OF COLD WAVE
ATLANTA Is IcE.soUND AND AL
MOST IN TOTAL
DARkNEss.
WsathtF Bureaus at Washington eays
There VIII De No Ao.dup at Pres
snt In Cold Wave-Frsexing Tenn
PeratuFes In the south.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. S.-The thermo-
meter stood here this morning at %
degrees above. zero. and the city ID
experiencing the worst cold snap in
years.
The streets, houses and trees are
covered with sleet and ice, making
any intercourse between the various
parts of the city difficult and peri
lous.
Traffic of all kinds is greatly ham
pered and there is much suffering
among those not provided with am
pie means to insure them the neces-
sary comforts during the severe
weather.
Many minor accidents are report
ed from slipping on the ice covered
streets or from contact with broken
wires.
Many sections of the city were IN
total darkness last night, the un-
usual ice and sleet breaking the wires
in many places.
In front of the city hall today there
was long bread line" where peo-
pie waited for provisions and coal
which were supplied by the city to
those in need.
Atlanta Dark.
On account of tangled wires, all arc
and alternating currents are cut of
tonight and the city is practically
without electric current. Every fac
tory depending on this means of driv-
ing its machinery was closed today
The city was in darkness tonight.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
INCREASE OF 2,24s,241
BALES OVER LAST YEAR

Washington, Jan. 9-The census bu-
reau this morning issued report
showing the number OF bales of cot
ton ginned to January l, and compar-
ing this number with the amount as
ginned to the same date last year. Up
to January 1, 1912, there was a total
Of 19,SS2,756 bales ginned as against
11,0S4,515 to the same date last year.
This is an increase Of 2,248,241 bales
for the 1911 crop, up to January l,
Of the current year.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
COMMITS SUICIDE IN AN
ATLANTA RESTAURANT

Atlanta. Jan. 9-An unknown Greek,
well dressed and Of good appearance,
walked into a well known cafe on
Broad street this morning and stepped
up 70 a side table where family was
at breakfast. There he seized knife
from the table and slashed his throat
from ear to ear.
The blood of the dying mans
throat spurted all over the party seat
ed ct the table, who fed in panic.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
SMALL WRECK ON THE
COAST LINE NEAR WAYcRosS

Waycross, Jan. 9.-Westmound At
lantic Coast Line passenger train No
81, Waycross to Montgomery, was
wrecked last night at Manor, small
place fifteen miles west Of Waycross
The rear sleeper split a frog at a
switch and was thrown across the
track, blocking the main line The
wreck was not cleared until this
morning as the Waycross wrecker was
out on another job. None was in
jured.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
M'NAUeHToN CASE DISMISSED.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The supreme
court today dismissed the appeal of
DR.. w. j. McNaughton, Of Emanuel
county, Georgia, from death sentence
imposed upon him for the murder Of
Fred Flanders.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
Continued Cold Wave.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The predic-
tions from the weather bureau point
to continued cold weather tonight. The
freezing temperatures will prevail all
through the South Atlantic states
down as far as central Florida. Storm
warnings are out from Jacksonville to
Eastport.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
KILLING WAS JusrIFIAsLE.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 9.-The coroner's
jury today decided that Miss Kate
Moore was justified in killing w. L.
Bankston last night wlicn he attacked
her mother. Mss Hours is but 10
years Of age.
She shot Pankston, boarie in
their home, after he had chased her
sisters out OF the house and was ad-
vancing on her mother with a chair.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
ANOTHER TELEPHONE KICK.

Waycross, Jan. 9.-Complaints from
many telephone patrons of Waycross
were received tonight at the board Of
trade when the public service corpora
ration committee of the board met for
the first time. The subscribers want
better service and the committee ~
trying to get it.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-01-10
NEW AGENT FOR A., q. G. A.
r. E. Camp, Formerly Of Waycross,
Appointed to Position

Waycross, Jan. 9.-R. u. Camp, the
agent at the union depet-Aefe ffoI
about year, left today for Brunswick
where he will be agent for the At
lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic fol
some time. He rendered his resigna-
tion as agent for the Atlantic Coast
Line in December and left this office
the first Of the year While in Way
cross Mr.. Camp made many friends
wwho regret his departure He proved
a courteous and painstaking agent
and made railroad patrons glad tc
have business at the Waycross Of
fee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
TYPE ERROR MAKES
SUTTON MINISTER

In an article appearing in The Rich
mond Nirginian on Tuesday. Noy-nn-
Der 5th, in reference to the coming
of MIR. f. F. Cooke. of the Interna
uttiional, Bible students association. ~
reply TO a sermon delivered by the
Rev. Il. Lacy Hoge. reference waA
made to Mr.. w. S. Sutton, local secre-
tary of the associa ton. as a folmes
ordained minister.
- This was an error and should haYsA
referred to Mr.. Cooke as former
ordained minister.
In calling the attention of the vir-
ginian to the error, Mr. Sutton writes
"Will you kindly permit me to mak.
a correction in an article appearing
in your paper of November 9Th,
wherein il was stated / was for seven
teen years an ordained minister. As
matter Ct fact. am now. and hayss
always been. only a business man and
additionally am the secretary OF the
local branch of the International Bible
students association, and am glad to
serve without money. and without
price SO far as earthly emoluments
are concerned
1t is Mr.. f. F. Cook who Was for
seventeen years an ordained ministe.
but now identified with the Inter-
national Bible Students association.
who will appear at Lubin theater both
afternoon and evening of November
l1th to reply to Rev DR.. B. Lacy
Hoge In defense of Pastor Russell's
teachings and doctrines"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
SOUTHs|OE POLICE !
STATION IN ORDER
COMMISSIONERS PAY A VISIT.
FRIENDS URGE D. !. ToNEY
FOR RICHMOND POST.
MASTER.

When tho police commissioners Wis.,
tied the Third police station yesterday
afternoon for the annual inspection,
everything was found In good order.
The stove was neatly polished and all
Of the furniture in the station was
newly vanished. The garden which
Captain James A. Lipscomb and Ser
geant Peterfield Vest has labored over
20 diligently for more than year was
called TO the attention Of the commits
sioners. The work of the two veteran
officers was commended. After every
cerner had undergone an inspection
the commissioners declared that II was
~ well kept as any station in the
city.
For a while yesterday afternoon the
streets of South Richmond were de-
serted by the police. Sergeant Peter
field Vest, who was detailed to guard
the Third precinct station. was the only
ofYscer on the Southside from 4 o'clock
until late yesterday afternoon. un-
der the leadership OF Captain Alex
auder 8. Wright. the police from South
Richmond made their usual good show
ing in the annual fail inspection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
SPELLING CONTEST
FEATURE OF FAIR

Especial to The Richmond virginian.9
PALMYRA. VA, Nov. 6.-The Flu
wanna County fair will be held here
Thursday and Friday. The number
of exhibits is larger than ever before.
and Indications are that it will he
largely attended
The features Of the fair will he a
stock exhibit. grain, vegetable, fruit,
poultry, canned goods and dairy pro.
ducts. and ladies' fancy work. There
will also be a baby show. dog shot
and grand tournament
Hon J. Aston Cabeil will deliver
the charge to the knights Hon.
Pembroke Petit will crown the queen.
One of the new feaures OF the fair
will be spelling contest entered into
by the pupils of the public schools Of
the county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
LEAGUE TO MEET
IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
UNIVERSITY CITY rs CHOICE of
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IF AR
RANGEMENTs SATISFACTORY.
STATEWIDE IN FAVOR
SUPERINTENDENTS AND FIELD
SECRETARIES OF ANTI-sALooN
LEAGUE REPORT GROWTH
OF SENTIMENT.

The executive committee OF the Vir-
ginia Anti-Saioon league held a we'll
attended meeting in the league head
quarters yesterday afternoon, at which
encouraging reports were heard from
the superintendents and field secre-
taries OF the State.
The committee decided to hold its
next annual meeting during the sec
ond week In February. probably in
Charlottesville. The university city
will be chosen il 1t be found that
suitable arrangements for the accom-
mediation of the delegates can be
made. Delegates to the great con-
vention to be held In Washington for
the purpose OF furthering the pas
sage Of the Cummins' liquor shipment
bill were elected at yesterdays meet
ing. resignation OF Rev. Henry Pierce
Atkins, as q member OF the executive
committee was accepted and Rev.
George W kemper. pastor of the
Marshall-Street Christian church, was
chosen to succeed him.
The Washington convention Of ma
tional leaders of the Anti-Saloon
league will adopt plans for ensuring
the passage Of the Cummin's bill. or
one. similar to 1t. This measure ID de-
signed to prevent the shipment OF Ii
quor from wet" into dry States.
The committee adopted resolutions
expressive of appreciation of the good
work done for the cause OF temper
ance In Virginia by DR.. Atkins, who
has been identified with the league for
many years. holding the position OF
State superintendent In 1909. DIR. At
~ ~ Ave-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
F|ANCEE VISITS -
CLAUDE ALLEN
CONDEMNED MANS BROTHER
WITH YER AND QUARTET
HAS PATHETIC MEETING.

For the short space OF twenty min
utes yesterday Miss Nellie Whistler, the
pretty mountain sweetheart OF Claude
swanson Alien, WAS permitted to visit
him in his gloomy cell at the States
prison. Accompanying her was Vic
Tor Allen. elder brother OF the con-
demned man. and son OF Floyd.
White the prison officials decitne to
give out anything regarding the de-
tails OF the meeting between the four
or comment on the conversation. IL
was said to have been a pathetic fare
well between father. brothers. son and
sweetheart. Miss Whistler and Claude
Allen We're to have been married last
summer, and but for the Hilisviile
.tr gedv would now be man and wife.
Miss Whistler stuck faithfully by him
during his trial. and il now bowed
with grief over the fate that is to
befall her tiancee on November ara.
Victor Allen, the only one OF the
family to undergo trial and escape con-
viction, came with Miss Whistler from
Pulaski yesterday morning. 1t 10 said
hat Miss Whistler will remain in Rich
mond several days. and that she will
make a personal appeal TO the governor
to commute the sentence Of her fiancee.
Rev. DIR. s. II. Love, membcr of the
last house OF delegates from I.unen-
burg county. called upon Governor
Mann yesterday and made an earnest
apneai for the communication Of Ciaude's
sentence. bat II II understood that the
executive did not commit himself In
thu meantime Rev George W. McDan-
Lea, spiritual adviser Of the Aliens. will
put forth every. effort to save. Claude
Allen from the electric cha1r. He de-
voted q sermon to- the subject last
sunday and will leave NO stone IN
turned to interest the public in the
effort to. save the. condemned man,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
Notice.

Wanted a capable business man !.
ager, one who can invest from
SIS, 900 to $4,000 with services in u
large and established drug i1ianu-
featuring company. Investment
is secure. salary liberal. Can giyc
the best of commercial and bank
ing references. Correspondents
confidential. This is an excep
tional opportunity to a live and
resourceful business man. AL
dress S62 care the Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07

been visited upon other departments.
The city depends upon you to pro-
tect its life and property, and you have
been found 30 be dependable. The
force has improved to a great extent
since was a member OF the board
some eight years ago. and ! trust that
the Improvement will continue"
A roar Of clapping sounded down
the massed lines. and the men were
dismissed to- gv14r, ttsse5raS stosss ssetve
stations and beats.
The stations were inspected earlier.
and the detective headquarters were
inspected after the review. The board
then went into executive session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
Mr.. KOINRR WILL
ATTEND CONVENTION

Commissioner Of Agriculture G. w
Koiner leaves thts morning for
Raleigh. N. c.. whore he will attend
the annual convention Of the com-
,nissionefs OF agriculture Of the South
ern states. OF which he v mesupes.
He p also down on the program for
IN address. ut which time he expects
10 tell his southern brethren what a
really great asricultuFal stats has ac-
Scuyupliehed In the pAst few years
saturday Commissioners Koiuor
has ~ engagement 10 address 4
4 fnrnsex1 iunttfutN IN 0f0tt0e6, IN the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07

matter being laid on the table until
the next meeting that the members
might have time to look into 1t furth-
er. moion, on the recommending
OF Miss Rowland. was adopted, re-
ouesting the j. l.. Hill company, pub
fishers, to note the birthday of JEFF
ferson Davis. president of the Confed-
eracy, in the Southern Almanac.
Mrs Walter Christian, treasurer t,, o. OF
the Arlington committee, reported site
recent Of s24S.s0 for the monument
furd A brief report of the recent
state convention in Harrlsonburg was
mane by Mrs Randolph, calling at
.+sn4afss IN the faGt4ihat the cQhNeh=
zion will meet In Richmond next year
on the first Wednesday in octopsr.
The secretary was instructed 10 "rite
Letters of sympathy to the oakWoon
Memorial association nthe death Oh
ora NJ ,ts most valued members, MIS-.
Eawards. to Mrs. W. S. Constapie Oh
the death Of the husband, Mrs' JAM
Css,<ie on the death of her sis'ei al" VI
bishop Penick on the oeatn
Wife who was member o. tie 80
Tba chapter ordered MOWERS "
ha sent TO Mrs g. w. T. kerh' ""S
mas been i'll for some months
Invitations Issued.
- xt-;,iiayn Boylar, of Ralefsn, ~
- ~. ,ssued invitations to the mar
rfaer of his daughter, JUsepffiffr ~
,sard IN Mr.. Ellsworth Harper van
Patten. of Virginia. passeo The
navmaster, United States nav ~,rist
ceremony will take place AZ en,ng
church. Raleigh, SATURDAY
November 23d, at 8 o'cioen'
wedding Of Interest.
An ont of-town wedding OF consul
y, y1rlI
20 r.,,zaheth willingham. daughter
~ NJ and Mrs. Osgood Wiihngn nam
~ Macon. Ca, to Mr.. Galley Alex
snaar The marriage will take paacs
on November 18th, at the nome ,,, y.
tho brides parents in Macon; NJ
hr,ae-elect. who is prominent III Ma
CON society circles. is related TO LII
Rohert ]. wiilingham, OF this CITY
Holiand-Ffnn.
>,,.s I.uella NJ. Finn and Mr.. Hush
uauard NJ Suffolk, were quietly MAJ
| RED Tuesday afternoon at S:So ciuSiA
a, St. Pauls rectory in Fortsl'ioa 81
/ REV. Father Delaney ofnciatihs'
| Holland. who is the son OF inc lae
| William 9. Holland. Is one Oh ',ie 90
| prominent young attorneys IN a,.,,
! folk. and is well known IN this '''''
| Personals.
f! Sana.or Thomas S. Martin ana Ut.
| e A. Alderman are guests or M.,
Thomas F. Ryan at "oak ridge
Mrs r, D. Hotchkiss. Jr.. returned
yesterday from "Beechwood. ner
! country place ins Louisa. wnere sue
| has been spending several mohths'
| Mr. Tom Towles, of Panama. Is
spending some time in Richmond.
! Miss Conway Fleming left yester-
| day to visit her sister. Mrs. w. G. De-
| Almond, in Philadelphia
| Miss Gertrude Taylor has gone 10
Berryville, Va. where she VIII speno
1 some time with relatives.
/ DIR, and Mrs. ]. f. Gardner ana
Miss Gardiner. of Cambridge. Mass.
will spend the winter in Richmond
with tho Misses Munford.
| Mr.. Charles Seiden will be the
| guest OF Miss Mamie Randolph Heth
| for the q. D. G. convention IN Wash
| ington.
| Mrs. f. c. Hathaway, of Norfolk,
arrives today to be the guest OF Mrs.
buchanan.
| Mr.. g. Darlington Moseley is Wis
iting his sister. Mrs. George w. Ven
able. in Lynchburg.
| Mrs. BESSIE Bowe is the guest OF
relatives at the University of vtr-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07

Miss yirgie Staples Is visiting her
uncle. NJ. B. Staples.
Harrison Cox il the guest OF his
sister. Mrs. n. NJ. Loving.
Mrs D. B. Winfree has left for
Roanoke to Join her husband.
l. r. Tyree. of North Carolina. is
visiting his son, John Tyree. Cowardin
avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07
Wed I'd arids.a t1oms.

Henry T. Cooke. OF Chesterfield coun-
~. and Miss Sadie Sydnor. OF 200
North TNenty- ninth street, were quiet
ay married last night in the home of
the brides parents by Rev. James T.
Haley. pastor of Stockton street Bap-
kist church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-07

A. tacky party for the benefit of the
Bainbridge-StreetB Baptist church will
be given tomorrow afternoon in the
parsonage of the church. The pro.
ceeds will 60 towards expenses Of the
church. and large attendance is an
ticipated.