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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
PUSHED GIRL FROM PEW
AND BEATING JUSTIFIED

Rome, Ca, Aug. 8.-When you push
a person from church seat onto the
floor, and then get beating for it,
yon have no legal recourse in Geor-
gia
This is the status today as a result
of court action brought here by w
H Floyd, a prominent member of the
Maple Street Baptist church. FLOYD
is alleged to have pushed the 16-year-
oil daughter of Thomas Parker from
the end of church seat, and 70 have
sert her sprawling into the aisle.
Parker whipped Floyd with his fists
as result.
Floyd carried the matter to the
courts, and Judge Breach yesterday
refused to bind over the irate father
for assault and battery
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
THE PLEDGE OF 4 NATION
THAT is DEAD AND GONE
SEIZED CONFEDERATE CURRENCY
BEING DISTRIBUTED TO
INSTITUTIONS.

Washington, Aug. 8-The vast hos
of Confederate currency seized
tn Union army during the Civil 4
which has been stored in the Fed4
treasury for half a century, is be
distributed among institutions
country over for preservation as b
toric relics. Already sets of TIL
notes, including practically all dend
nations, have been sent to 300 4
leges and $50 libraries and the clan
for specimens has not been satisfied
Secretary MacVeagh is SUPPLY
the larger institutions first and gra
ually working down to the small
ores, exercising care to see that
cry state in the Union receives
just proportion of the currency
show to posterity.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
CANAL BILL FREE SHIP
AMENDMENT DEFEATED &c. 10

Washington, Aug. S.-Senator John
stor unsuccessfully attempted to
compel the senate to sit continuously
until the Panama canal bill is finish
ed and to limit speakers to FIVE min
utee each. He declared the senate
should be compelled to act on canal
legislation rather than talk.
Senator Bristow, objected to such
al agreement, at least until the selec.
ton resulating railroad-owned ships
had been reached. 1t was believed
wher the bill is taken up that it might
be completely and finally voted upon
before adjournment tomorrow.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
CONGRESSIONAL RACE IS
LIVELY OVER The DIsTRI(
VISITOR SAYS 1T is HARD
PREDICT WHO WILL BE
NOMINATED.

i have been over a majority of
counties in the Eleventh congrl
ional district during the past
weeks" said well-known visitor
the city yesterday, "and l tell ).
it is hard to decide who is going
be nominated for congress at the
preaching primary"
The visitor stated that, in MI
counties, the contest was attract
great attention and that the votH
were more interested in it than
other race to be decided at the pl
mary. Il find in many counties th
both sides are claiming a victor
therefore it is hard to tell who W
really carry the county. l belle
Colonel Walker will win in Lown(
Echols, Brooks, Pierce, jeff Da
aid Clinch, while Judge Parker
carry Ware, Glynn, Irwin, Charfs
anG probably Appling. I consider /
others doubtful, with both sides n,
claiming victory. In Coffee esDecia
hard fight is beng made for be
tht candidates and it is admitted
botf sides that the race in that cou
ty is very close"
Other reports which have reach
tn city recently are to the same
feet, and it is generally admitted t
candidate who carries the four
five counties placed in the doubt
colrmn by both the candidates W
rec eive the nomination.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
AND OUTLINE FIGHT FOR BIG
APPROPRIATION FOR FRESH
WATER STREAMS.
OTHER CITIES ARE INVITED
Letters Sent Out Yesterday to Com
mercial Bodies of Macon, Dublin,
HawkinsvilIe and Other Cities on
Fresh Water Streams.

For the purpose of discussing ways
appropriation for the improvement OF
thu Ocmulgee, Oconee and Altamaha
rivers, the Brunswick board of trade
is planning to hold conference in
this city on or about September l and
the commercial bodies of Macon, Dub
liz, Hawkinsville, Darien and other
places touched by any of these rivers
VIII be invited to send delegates to
thu local meeting.
1t was announced several days ago
that the government had granted a
new hearing and will be ready to hear
arguments on the subject at any time
selected by those interested. It is the
pla1 of the local commercial body to
hole a conference here, discuss the
subject and appoint delegation to
visit Washington and appear before
the board.
With this plan in view the acting
secretary of the board yesterday sent
the following letter to all boards OF
trade in cities interested in the move
ment and it is expected that replies
will be received at once. The letter
addressed to these trades bodies by
the secretary is as follows:
q beg to advise that at meeting
of the Brunswick board of trade held
on the 9th inst, the plan of the pro-
posed improvements of the Oconee,
Ocmulgee and Altamaha rivers system
was enthusiastically endorsed by the
organization. ..ls N.l
"As you perhaps have been advised
the United States board of engineers
VIII hear arguments of the proposed
question whenever the people are
ready to appear before them. Our
board proposes the holding of L con-
vention in Brunswick composed of say
three delegates from each commercial
body located on river points affected
by the proposed improvements, and
TO- the purpose of formulating plan
OF campaign that will insure an ap-
preparation for this project by the
board of engineers.
"A committee was appointed by our
board to take this matter up with
these various trades bodies, and am
there efore writing to invite you to CO.
operate with US in this matter. 1t
is our opinion that the Brunswick
convention should be held as near the
first of September as possible, and
would like to hear from you on the
subject.
"Of course, if the commercial or
ganizations of a majority of cities de-
sir, to meet elsewhere, Brunswick
viii! cheerfully send delegates to any
point agreed upon. The delegates
should come equipped with all the
statistics and data pertinent to the
subject that can possibly be assem-
bleG by the date of the convention.
Time is short, and | would be very
glad to hear from you promptly on
the subject"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
EXPLOSIONS SHUT IN $50
GERMAN COAL MINERS
Eight Injured Recovered and Fate OF
Others Yet Unknown.

Bcchum, Germany, Aug. Sit is
feared that more than one hundred
mel have lost their lives in the Tor
rene mine which was partly wrecked
by fire damp explosion this morn.
Ing Six hundred and fifty workmen
were imperiled by the blast, but the
majority escaped.
III the gallery, where the worst
force of the explosion was felt, 1t
seems that there were from so to 100
mil ers. Rescue parties have been
unable to penetrate passage to the
prisoners, and hope that they have
survived the gases and flames hangs
by thread.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
HAITIAN REBELS CAPTURE
DJABON, SAN DOMINO

Washington, Aug. S.-Djabon, San
Domingo, has been captured by rebels
from Haitian territory, according to
state department adyices from Port
au Prince. The fight which resulted
in the capture last fourteen hours.
The wounded numbered 200 The reb-
els, it is reported, crossed from Qua
namintko, Hayti.
The Dominican government claims
the defeat of the rebels there with
great losses. Rights Of foreigners and
nationals are being respected and the
customs house Is undisturbed. The
Urited States gunboat Petrol is at
Puerto Plata.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
Convict Determined on Death,

Los Angeles, Aug. S-R. C. (Big
,b) snipes, the confessed North Car
ina "moonshiner" and murderer held
the central police station until the
|uthern officers can cUme for him, is
a serious condition today because
his four attempts at suicide. First
tried to cremate himself, and when
zen to the prison hospital he threw
rself under an electric car and a
minutes later attempted to stran-
himself.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
GEORGIA NEGRO FIREMEN
FEAR oUsTINc BY BILL
Educational Test Urged, Might Bar
Some White Men, Too.

Atlanta, Aug. 8.-Negro locomotive
'emen in Georgia today protested
yainst a bill pending in the state
gislature which seeks to bar them
$m employment on Georgia rail-
DDS.
rhe measure, which is admitted to
aimed against the negro and
|iich is being urged for passage by
d, Georgia Federation of Trades,
'hkes no reference to color or con-
lions which would make 1t uncon-
|tutional, but provides such drastic
|ucational qualifications that it is
|id few negroes could meet the test
bpcnents Of the measure also say
|aS hundreds of white firemen would
thrown out Of employment by its
usage.
Discussion Of the bill was scheduled
come up in the lower house Of the
gislature today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
Hartman ExcIaims.

That Hartman had said to Cantrell
on the morning of October l at San
Luis Obispo, CAL:
BY God, Cantrell; the Times build
ing has been dynamited and some
thing like twenty people killed"
That Hartman had taken Cantrell
to his room in hotel, locked the
door, and then burst into a fit OF
laughter, after which Cantrell said
What does it mean?' Hartman re-
piled: 'It means the boys are on the
job"
That few minutes later Hartman
said: Il have known for some time
that preparations were being made
to pull off the job" and that, in the
resulting conversation, Hartman told
Cantrell he had been in consultation
with the plotters and had begged them
to postpone the matter until after the
state socialist convention.
That Cantrell at the time was the
socialist candidate for secretary of
state, and last fall he ran for mem
Der of the board of education on the
ticket which Hartman headed as a
candidate for mayor.
According to Hartman, Cantrell
was his ardent supporter and warm
friend until recent split among the
California socialists, when he became
bitter enemy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09

Louisville, KY, Aug. S.-Thirty per-
sons were injured at late hour last
night, when car filed with merry
makers from one OF the amusement
parks collided with another car at a
crossing. No fatalities resulted, and
most of the injuries were slight. Both
cars were derailed. r.,.. 4
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
pemoerats EIock to New York,

New York, Aug. S--New York seem
ed to be the mecca for democratic
party leaders today. A few minutes
after Governor Wilson got to town.
his running mate, Governor Marshall
arrived, enroute from Sea Girt to In
diana. He spent the day in confer
ence with national committeeman.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
srokaw Divorce Case Again.

New York, Aug. S.-Mary Blair
kaw, who, in 1910, was legally sc
rated from her millionaire husbi
William Gould Brokaw, after a t
reTlete with sensations, was gran
To-Day permission to serve Brol
with the papers in her suit for alb
lutte divorce. Mrs. Brokaw names tn
correspondents.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09

who blew up the ffnfes b6duIng IN
Los Angeles and Job Hartman, soci-
alisl leader and labor attorney, over
shadowed the main issue involved
wien the bribery trial of Clarense
S. Darrow was resumed today.
Judge Hutton was expected to rule
when court convened on the admis-
stability of the testimony of Edward
Adams Cantrell, another socialist
leader, which the prosecution declar-
ed would serve the double purpose of
impeaching Hartman and showing
him as having guilty knowledge of the
/ perpetrators of the Times explosion.
Cantrell and Hartman broke up
thei: friendship some months ago. The
Impeachment question, which had been
denied by Hartman and which was
expected to be answered in the af-
firmative by Cantrell, should the court
pei nit it, contained in substance the
following allegations:
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-08-09
POWDER MAGAZINE EXPLODED AT
NIGHT, SETTING FIRE TO
THE BUILDING.
CAUSE EXPLOSION UNKNOWN
Accident Occurred at Night While the
President Was Asleep and Nc Cause
has Yet Been Assigned for tie Ex-
pIcsion.

PCrt au Rrlnce, HaytI, Aug. S-Gens
Cincinnatus Leconte, president of the
republic of Hayti, perished today in
a fire, which destroyed the national
palace. 1t was caused by an explOs-
io1 of the powder magazine attached
to the palace.
The explosion occurred at 3.15 this
morning, and the shock shattered the
palace. Fire followed, and the palace,
wooden structure, was consumed
within half an hour. During the fire
there were a great number of expld
sions of munitions of war in the cell
lals below the palace.
All the nearby houses were greatly
damaged by the explosion, but, as the
palace itself was isolated the fremen
succeeded in their efforts to localize
the fire.
The members of the family of the
president, all of whom were in the
President Leconte himself perished In
the flames.
CONSERVATION reigns among the
population, but the military authori-
tics are maintaining order in town.
| Both the chamber and the senate
have been called together in national
asse mbly and probably will nominate
successor to President Leconte to-
night. Gen Tancrede Auguste, sem
ator, formerly minister of public
/ TmvnOnhnrn CaI
vim, formerly minister of the interior,
are candidates.
The cause of the explosion of the
powder magazine has not been ascer.
tanned. Later Investigations showed
ths the casualty list in dead and In
wounded amounted to four hundred
persons.
Was Accidental.
Washington, Aug. S.-The Haitien
minister to Washington, Solon Menos.
today received from his government
word that the explosion resulting in
Leconte's death and burning of the
palace was accidental and caused by
fire in the powder magazine.
HIS POLITICAL LIFE.
Cincinnatus Leconte was elected
unanimously by congress president Of
Hayti on August IA last.
He first gained prominence IN Hair
ten affairs in 1903, when as minister
of the interior ia the cabinet of Pres
ident Nord Alexis he was credited
with ordering the summary shooting
of ten prominent revolutionaries at
Port au Prince.
Shortly after the regime of Nord
Alexis was brought to an end, Leconte
went into exile in Jamaica. While
there he intrigued against the new
president, Simon, and in January 1911,
started a revolution against him,
which was, however, short lived. The
insurgents were defeated and Leconte
took refuge in the German consulate
at Cape Haitien, later being sent from
the island under German protection.
Leconte returned to Hayti in May
last year, and succeeded in overthrow
ins President Simon. He was mu-
latto between 40 and so years of age
and belonged to the legal profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
THE GREAT POLITICAL BASEBALL GAM
GAME IN MAINE

outline that &C" had been placed there
by a careless tailor and never wholly
corrected.
The green one was sent to the bat.
took four bails-with everything else
loose-and went to first Plaisted met d
very slow ball, known as the decision
twister," and advanced the Sentinel one
base The Sentinel Immediately took
another and Plaisted went to second.
Davis at the bat.
Whang! There was puff of dirt and
a smokey line following the fight of a
high bounder!
Smack! The spectators came to their
feet with a gasp. The new second base
one hand and nailed the ball! With a
lightning throw he caught the Sentinel
at the plate. Davis rounded first and
hit the dirt" in a desperate slide for
second. But the ball was returned
the second baseman's arm swept
down-and Davis was waved off the dia.
mond amid ringing cheers:
''To 'em boys. 10 'em boys!
Got 'em on the run!
Drag i'm off the diamond!
XIII the son-of-a-gun!
Printing graft Printing Graft!
Raw, Raw Raw,
"Highcockleorum
''Haw! Haw. Hawi"
But the end was not yet The Cover
nor had forgotten the important part h'
was playing and stood between bases
dividing his interest between the insId;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

short right field. just outside the dia-
mond
Gardner was in dilemma. Should the
fielder muff it he was forced, and must
hike like lightning for second. Should
he catch it, Gardner must speed like
weazel for first.
Obadiah solved the problem by
straddling both bags in the manner
pointed out in the puzzle picture" anG
awaited the issue with calm indiffer
enee. nJnchalantly humning the oper-
attic tune THE Lady or the Tiger
Fhe fielder muffed and threw to sec
ond.
Where are you. Mr.. Gardner" call
ed the umpire.
Paired" replied Obadiah.
You are half out" decided the UNI
pire.
But there are fifty men in Congress
-" began obadiah.
There's something out about that.
which must be the other half, there
fore you are all OUT announced the
umpire 80
"ohs Mi. Gardnern swelled the
chorus from the grandstand, and Allie
Justify blew his
No. he didn't. come to think of it.
| "Eenie, meenie, monte for the rest
of the inning. No runs.
Republicans at Bat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
NINTH iNNiNG-Sept. 9, 1912.
Democrats at Bat.
Republicans at Bat.
Republicans at Bat.
No runs.

Score is now three to two in favor
of the Democrats.
Allie be praised!e says Plaisted;
We've got emu
+ Intense excitement. Manager Phil
brook gives, his last directions to the
boys. and they so to the bat with his
Get after EN-; so in and win" ring
ing in their ears.
Forrest Goodwin singles to right. An
error by short. then another single.
play steady, old man." warns Patt.
"Tho bases are full"
Il can't help it," says Plaisted; II
never promised to enforce the LAW
The foxy Patti by two lightning
throws catches the men on first and
second both mapping. A mighty cheer
goes up from the Democratic bleach
ers. Allie blows his horn. (Yes he did,
that time.)
With two men out, and Goodwin on
third. Bill Haines comes to tls nat,
calm. confident. smiling.
| The silence is almost oppressive.
With shining eyes, bated breath and
short pants the eager multitude gaze
with strained attention at the two
gladiators-Plaisted in the box Haines
| at the bat.
plaisted dr4ws back his arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
The Team" Goes Down in Wholesome
Defeat Before One of Most Competent
sAggregations' in the Country
81 -==Story by Innings.

$780, The ended-Manes greatest game years over
18th Forrest Goodwin third his opponents
ne lead with strikes and balls called in the last half
of the ninth inning Big B' Ianes wlaled home crossing
Is the plate with the winning tally.
Ihee of million people have returned to their work
the yanqised will other fields conquer
preparing occupy their domains. ef4
Sur sporting squad has prepared style which believe
breed either aggregation the following of
the principal incidents of the years.
PLAY BALL!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Plaisted then retires with bow,
Senator Staples taking his place in the
box, with Carl Milliken up Engraved
on Millikep's bat are the words:
amendment to ResubmiSsion Re-
solve: Whereas, we believe in prohibit
tion. but recognize the righF of the
people TO vote, Resolved, That We re-
submit
his resubmission mask, puts on his
license gloves, waggles his hands with
thumbs to ears, and smacks his lips.
signifying "highball.'' Staples swings
mis- arms with IL Senatorial gesture
and sends UP teaser to the, plate.
File next moment Dan McGiliicuddy is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
SEVENTH lNNING-State Printing.
Democrats at Bat

Two new players We're in the lineup.
One in a spotless white uniform was sta
toned at second base. From the news
paper boxes the man win field glasses
was able to discern the lettering across the
suit: "K-e-n-n-e-b-e-c J-o-u-r-n-a-l," he
spelled. TITS all overt The other play
er lowered uncertainty between Pattan-
gall and Davis, going or coming at the
behest of either-with the appearance of
scarcely knowing which he was doing.
ON his green uniform We're the words.
"Waterville Sentinel" a space between
the IS and the ''e'' showing by shady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Defiance of all rules and regula-
tions. protested the Republicans
but We're forced to surrender to that
conclusive Democratic argument, WE
DON'T CARE!"
Again Emery missed
Safe yelled Pattangall
What" exclaimed players and
spectators in chorus.
Pardon me-" said Patt, suavely, 'T
was anticipating How many more
chances have YOU, Mister Emery?"
Being treasured of the .batter's tenn
porary safety the decision was chang
ed: Strike twoi'
Again Richardson wound up and
served a hot one-but, under the able
coaching OF PATTI, Emery hit q slow
one toward first. Richardson was on
his way at the crack of the hat,
seooped UP the ball and awaited the
runner at the base. Patt rushed down
and stood upon his head to get the
right perspective. Plaisted hurried out
from the coacher's box and kneeled in
prayerful attitude to whisper to the
umpire.
Richardson poked the ball vengeful-
" into Emery's mid-section and held
him away while crying for judgment
"Safe!" yelled Patt; then levelling
his finger at the astonished pitcher:
You're guilty of the heinous offense
of usufping the duties of the first
baseman. I'm going to put you out
of the game, Get onto the stand-I
mean into the boxt
Emery pilfered second on Richard
sons motion, but Haley drove into a
double play Plaisted was4 the third
out on an infield fly, No runs.
Republicans at Bat.
Pattangall. after consulting with
Plaisted insisted upon both pitching
and umpiring. Richardson with his
multiple headed witness bat laid one
down to Shortstop Haley who threw
, to First Baseman Emery. Emery in
his anxiety dropped the ball and Rich
ardson locked his arms about the base
to take no chances. Emery scrambled
after the bail and, calling for judg-
ment. pounced upon the runner
Patt yanked huge magnifying
glass, with the sun glinting dazzlingly
from the engraved 'Partisanship'' on
the gold rim, from his RIGHT hip
pocket, and sheltered by the Governor.
after impressive elaboration. decided:
out! For interfering with base
mani
Appeals were without avail and the
next two men retired the side by
striking out. No runs.