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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
Nine
HUNDRED
NICKELS
ENTERED GERMAN-AMERICE
CLUB SOMETIME DURING SUN.
DAY AND MADE HAUL OF ALL
NiCkELS IN MACHINES.

It's bad year for clubs in Bruins
wick
The e is no question about t. .
thing. The good old " / 1914 senns
to ha{4 quit" prorcr, ced gro IN
against the Brunswick cubs First,
by way of showing that fact, three
Of them went out Of commission just
as soon as Mr.. Nineteen Fourteen
showed his face on the hc rizon! That
is to say, one of them went out for
keeps while the other two put whis-
key, beer and other intoXicants un-
.!er the ban. Now then, of the two
remaining open as heretofore, one of
them must have adopted a New Year
resolution, for at any rate, the Ger
man-American, on Grant street, did
not open its doors ON Sunday In the
meantime, when it was closed Satur-
day night the slot machines were not
tapped for the nickels that had accu-
mulated for some time, hut were per-
mitted to remain over Sunday But
they did not remain Early Sunday
night some one entered the club
rooms and modestly took away all of
the nickels in the three machines,
numbering in all just 900 and amount
ing in coin of the realm, as will be
observed if one takes the time to
count it, to $40.
The managers of the club are of
the opinion that sCme one familiar
with the interior Of the club is re-
sponsible for the nickel-plated stunt,
but up to this time that individual has
not been located
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
GRAND JURY WILL
INVESTIGATE CASE
OF 3. E. JACOBS BY COL
oRED CHAUFFEUR TO BE
LOOKED INTO TODAY.

Some eight or ten witnesses, all re-
siding in the vicinity OF the cypress
mills, were yesterday summoned to
appear before the grand jury this
morning, and it is understood that the
case against j. l.. Carter, the colored
chauffeur who was driving thte auto
mobile which ran over p. E. Jacobs
several days ago, resulting in his
death last Saturday viii be investi-
gated.
Mr. Jacobs, after suffering from His
injuries for a week, passed away, and
shortly after his death Carter was ar
rested and placed in the county Jail.
Officers have investigated the case
and have succeeded In finding a mum
Der of witnesses who seem to know
something about the accident, one or
two OF them, it is understood, having
been eye witnesses to it, The grand
jury will make a thorough investiga-
tion today and the negro, Carter, may
be held on the serious charge of mur-
der
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
MRS. LIZZIE ANDERSON ILL.
Stricken Suddenly Thu oday Night
Her Condition Now Serious.

The many friends of Mr.. Lizzie An
derson win be panied " learn that
she is critically i'll at her home on
Union street, and while l.ct condition
was reported to be serious last night,
members Of the family were still hold
ing hope that turn for the better
would come.
Mrs. Anderson was stricken sudden
ly at midnight on New Years DR..
r. e. l.. Burford was o. once sum
moned, and he annouif:ed that she
was sukering with gengral perotinitis.
Since that time she has gradually
grown worse and her condition has
new reached the alarming stage. Late
last night, however, she was reported
as holding her own. Mrs. Anderson'g
scores Of Br tiswick friends will join
The News the wish that better
tidings viii me from rer bedside.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
s2.ooo.ooo PROPERTY LOSS

New York, Jan. 5. The New Jer-
sey and Long Island coasts, famed
for their summer resorts, vacation
hcmes and permanent fishing villages
suffered property less estimated at
from one to two million dollars III
the hurricane that swept in from the
sea early Saturday morning and
which did not begin to abate until
early today.
Seabright, N. j., which was swept
by violent storm on Christmas
night was again the center Of the gi-
gantlc waves. More thal 100 persons
were made homeless and the summer
cottages CT New York add Philadel
phia business men tumbied into the
sea as did the Octagon hotel, one OF
the largest summer resorts along the
Jersey coast The town will appeal
today for state and federal aid In the
construction of a sea wall to precent
recurrence of the disaster.
While the greatest dam .ge was done
at Selbright, the New Jersey coast
from Sandy Hook to Long Branch,
was lashed by waves and the bulk
heads which for 80 years had protect
ed the low beaches, were ripped to
pieces and tossed aside Heavy losses
are reported from Atlantic CITY, where
wires are down and pat Of the town
was in darkness last night; Longport.
Edgewater, Cape May, entonr City
and Margate CITY.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06

tax rate, which at present Is working
|. do not, however, under the present
conditions think it wise under any cir
cumstances to fail to place the requir-
ed amount each year in the sinking
PEELED to remain as 1t IL for fail
ure to do so would possible bring
mandamus proceeding upon the city
During the past year our health
department has been materially assist
ed by council in the passage OF ordi-
nances which cannot Dut better health
conditions. Chiefly among them is
the new sanitary closet ordinance.
While there developed some opposi-
tion to this ordinance from few
citizens, upon investigation by the
highest state health otiicer we were
assured the system Is perfect sue.
cess and in my opinion we should bv
all means continue to strictly enforce
this ordinance. Our records show
practically no cases of malarial or
dangerous fever reported during the
year and ! attribute this to the sys-
tematic fight made on the mosquito.
Each year where the fight Is made
there develops very few cases asd |
think we should by all means contn.
ue to keep up this fight The wisdom
Of keeping an all time l,ealth officer
can be piainly shown by the many
improvements made In health condi-
tons since the employment Of the
present officer, and strongly recon-
ment that the city strain point and
continue the services OF some well
qualified person in TINS position. To
do otherwise would be step back.
wards and ! am sure this Is not the
desire Of a single citizen.
While our public works department
has been run very economically dur
Ing the past year, | believe conditions
In this department could be material.
ly benefited by placing TIE city engi.
neer In direct charge and hold him
responsible to the committee in
charge Of this department At pres.
ent his time Is only partly occupied
and he could very easily take on this
additional work The result being
that Of having a paid enlploye ir
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
THE OKLAHOMA Is WRECKED BY
STORM-EIGHT OF CREW
RESCUED
MUCH DAMAGE ON COAST
More Than TWO Million Dolars DAM
age Was Done on the Losa Island
and Jersey Coast When Waves De-
stroy Summer Homes.

New York, Jan. 5.-'The tank steam
er in trouble off Sandy Hook yestcr-
day was the Oklahoma and % of her
crew perished. Eight were saved This
was the substance of W reless mes
sages received here today.
Although several vessels were stand
ing by the distressed tank steamer.
the Hamburg American line freighter
bavaria, bound frCm Philadelphia to
Boston, was the only one able to rem
der assistance. She reported by Wire
less shortly after O'clock this morn
ing that she had been able to take
off eight men.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06

charge Of the work devoting all OF his
time If necessary, instead of having
the chairman of the public works de.
voting portion of his time. This
would be the means Of relieving the
chairman OF this committee OF this
burden.
wish in conclusion to say the spir
II existing amongst you is most adj
nIrable and a great source Of graft
hcation to me, while you may possibly
have differed In matters of little i'm
port, there has been no strife amongst
you such as has been known to have
existed In former councils. Your whole
aim has been to work for the benefit
Of the city and the showing m ,de
speaks for itself. sincerely trust the
same spirit will continue to exist
amongst you and that we will be abb.
to make an even better showing for
the coming year
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
MAY CALL FOR A
GENERAL STRIKE
MEETING OF AMERICAN Fedora.
TlON OF LABOR TO BE
CALLED.

Chicago, Jan. ga meeting of the
executive committee of Il American
Federation of Labor at Washington at
which the copper strike in Michigan
will be considered may be called by
Samuel Gompers, president of the Or
g1anization.
This was learned from C. H. Meyer,
president Of the Western Federation
Of Miners here today. He was asked
concerning rumors that an attempt
would be made to call a nationwide
strike in sympathy with the Michigan
and Colorado miners.
Any such demand must be made on
the American Federation cf Labor" he
said, apparently choosing his words
carefully If such a thin g is consid-
cred it would be considered by that
body.
Have you asked for nationwide
striker" he was asked.
There has been considerable pres
sure exerted that such demand he
made However, it may be said that
our plans are in status quo
Il will confer tomorrow with Chas.
E. Mahoney, vice president of our fed.
Grafton; Guy A. Miller and Yanco Ter
zich, members of the executive board,
and we Will determine what further
action to take
Mr.. Meyer will leave the hospital
this afternoon, but his physicians
have ordered him to rest quietly in his
hctel for another week.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
OLD COUNCIL LISTENS
TO ANNUAL REPORTS;
NEW ONE ORGANIZES
Alderman Mckinnon Elected I hartman
of Council and Alderman Nash Chair
man Pro-Tem--Standing Committees
Appointed By the Mayor

administration place
oath Office only
Aldermen
Second succeeding
A J. of he ther were
meeting of
of 70
ing annual which viii shortly published the
o. the
The shortly
o
The first business handled by election
OF
chairman
h
Nash withdrew
Mc<innon
unanimously O en
bo
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
DECLARE IN INTERVIEW THAT
THEY ARE WILLI;IG TO DIE
AT THEIR POSTS.
CAN RESIST TEN THOUSAND
Say that There Are not that Many
Rebels-lnterVieWer Sees Dead Sol
diers Unburied in Streets of Town.
Survivors Constantly on Duty.

Ojinaga, Mexico, Jan. : Via Amy
Line to Maria, Tex All doubt as to
the intention of the northern division
of the Mexican feder army to de-
feat the rebels or stay here until ev-
cry soldier is dead was Glspeled by
Gen. Castro, leader of the general fed.
eral troops, and Gen. SalaZar, com
mander Of the federal volunteers, in
interviews at headquarters today Re
treat OF federal soldiers across the Dor
der to the United States would be in
duced only by some unexl ected event,
according to the two commanders, and
even if all the soldiers deserted the
generals say they would r"main to die
at their posts.
1t is thought that we came to DIN
aga, SO that If we were pursued by
Gen. Villas rebels we could step
across the bcarder," said Gen. Castro.
Such plan Was preposterous Our
forces evacuated chihuahua because
we had been isolated there. We had
no way to obtain money to pay the
soldiers who remained loyal to Gen.
Huerta ana we had no means OF cCm-
municatirg with the war department
at Mexico CITY.
Our position here is impregnable,
We have ample stores OF ammunition
and more than 80 field Pieces Our
losses have been greatly under those
of the rebels.
Our 1000 loyal soldiers because OF
our superior fCI'tilications. are able to
resist 10000 rebels and there are not
that many rebels in the north. Each
OF us IS ready to die should that be
necessary and If we e"Gcuate this
place it will not be to foreign coun-
try"
Dead soldiers lying unburled in the
outer trenches and hundreds of living
soldiers on duty for a week without
sleep were some of the scenes witness
ed today in an inspection of this frol-
tier village, 67 miles from a railroad,
which has become the battle ground
of a possible final conflict for the pos
session CT the northern part of Mexi-
co.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
Reports of Officers.
Annual Reports.

The following annual reportss of Of
tlcers and committees were read, Or
dered published and filed:
From the mayor, from the finance
committee, frcm the purchasing com
mittee, from the public works com
mittee, from the police committee,
from the fire committee, from the hos
pital committee, from the city clerk,
from the city attorney, from the ity
engineer, from the marshal and chief
OF police, from the chief Of the fire de-
Iartment, from the board of education
The following motions were adopt
ed
That the minutes of this meeting be
confirmed.
That council adjourn sine die.
N. d. RUSSELL, Clerk of Council.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
COURT RESUM ES.

Washington, Jan 5.4The supreme
court of the United States reconpenad
after a recess of three weeks An
early decision is expected in the in
ter-mountaln and other importast
cases, since the court took holiday
without reaching an agreement in
these cases.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
MISSISSIPPI BREAKS RECORD.

Lacrosse, Wis, Jan. 5.-The Missis-
stppi river at this point has broken
all records. 1t is still free of ice ex-
cept at points along shore, and it is
possible for the biggest boats to navi-
gate in the open channel.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
COURT WILL CONVENE TODAY
Both Superior Court and Grand Jury
Resume Sessions This Morninq.

ncSufnc ScSs'onS ! MS Morning.
The Glynn county superior court
VIII meet this morning at the court
house at 8 O'Clock for the tuntinuation
Of the session which was adjourned
for the holidays. The civil docket
VIII be taken up, and several cases
are set for trial, but it is thought that
some Of them will be postponed until
later in the week
The grand jury will also meet this
morning at 10 O'Clock, and will take
UP their work where it was left off
1T Is understood that many of the
corporations in the city which have
not paid their special taxes for the
year will be Brought TO their atten-
ION.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
ASSISTANT CHIEF GREEN
LEAVES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Decides to Enter the Insurance Busi
Ness in This CIV

John w. Green, who for the past
two years has been assistant chief oi
the Brunswick fire department, has
rendered his resignation to become eff
feotive next Monday
Mr.. Green, it is understood, has re-
signed in order to engage in the insur-
aEce business. He has Keen valu-
able member of the fire department
and has made a good record as a fire
fighter. The appointment of his sue
cessor is left with Chief Harrison, but
he has not as yet announced who ne
will appoint to the place.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
ORGANIZATION MEETING

Brunswick, Ga, Jan. 3, 1914.
Present, Hon. j. Hunter Hopkins,
mayor; Aldermen Andrews, McKin-
non, Ludwig, Cook, Dart, Nash and
Newman.
Absent, Alderman Nicholson.
Minutes Of previous meeting were
read.
Reports of officers,
From A. l.. Owens, marshal, report
for month of December, 1913. Ordered
filed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06

known in the city for long time
Both Brunswick and Savannah are
right in line for prosperity" said he
yesterday The opening Of the Pan
ANA canal will mean much for both
cities, and it is certain hat both cities
are wide awake and progressive
enough to get all that is due them
| am very much pleased with condi-
tions."
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
8. H. LEAVY IN THE CITY
Is Pleased with the Outlook for the
Coming Year.

B. H. Levy, head OF the we'll known
house of B. H Levy, Brothers & Com
pany, with stores in Brunswick and
savannah, was in Brunswick yester-
day on a business trip. He is opti-
mistic in regard to the outlook for
brunswick and predicts one of the
most prosperous years that has been
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
SUES GOLFERS WEEKLY.

Buffalo, \ y, Jan. 5The suit of
w. J. Conners, better known as Fin
3y' Conners, whose name Is a power
III the Democratic politics OF the
state, against Golfers W. ekly, is cal
endared for today before Justice EN-
cry, but postponement is expected.
Conners is suing the publication for
100000 for libel
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06
MEETING OLD COUNCIL.
Brunswick, Ca, Jan. ), 1914.

Present, Hon. j. Hunter Hopkins,
mayor; Aldermen Andrews, McKin-
non, Dart and Newman. and Alder
men-Elect Geo. H. Cook, ]. b. Abrams,
l.. Ludwig and F. S. Nash.
The oath of office was administer
ed to Aldermen-Ele Cook, Abrams,
Ludwig and Nash.
The mayor declared council organiz-
ed and ready for business, the first in
order being the election of chairman
Of council.
Alderman Ludwig nominated for
chairman Alderman Nash.
Alderman Andrews nominated A.
derman Mckinnon. Alderman Nash
declined the nomination and moved
that the clerk Of council be directed
to cast the ballot of council for Alder
man Mckinnon. This was done and
he was declared elected chairman OF
council.
The next in order was the election
of chairman pro-tempOre.
Alderman McKinnon nominated for
chairman pro-tempore Alderman Cook
Alderman Cook declined the nomina-
tion and nominated Alderman Nash,
and moved that the clerk of council
be directed to cast the ballot of coun
Gil for Alderman Nash. This was done
and he was declared elected chairman
OF council pro-tempore.
The following motions were adopt
ed
That the rules of council for the
year 1913 be adopted for the year
1914.
That the committee of the whole be
appointed as a special committee on
of1lcers and salaries to report at next
regular meeting of council.
Resolutions
BY Alderman Mckinnon-
Be it and it is hereby resolved by
of Brunswick in council assembled
that the next regular meeting Of this
body be held on Friday night, Jan. g.
1914, at 7:30 o'clock p M Adopted
The mayor announced the appoint.
ment of the following standing com
mittees, for 1914:
Standing Committees OF the Year 1914
Finance and Auditing-McKinno
Ludwig, Abrams.
Taxes and Revenues-Newman, An
drews, Dart.
Railroads and Harbor = Cook
Abrams, Andrews
Sanitation, Public Works, Buildings
Cemeteries, Parks and Squares-Dart
Cook, Ludwig.
Police-Nash, Ludwig, Cook.
Hospital and Charlties-Abrams
Newman, Nash.
Purchasing-Andrew McKinnon
Newman.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dart, McKin
non.
Fire and Building Permits-Ludwig
Abrams, Newman.
Lights and Water-Cook, Nash, Nc
kinnCn.
Adjourned
N. D. RUSSELL, Clerk Of Council.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-01-06

The following address was deliver
ed by Mayor Hopkins yesterday morn
ing at the last meeting of thte council
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-21
TAKE BATH WITHOUT WATER
Navajo Indians, Through Necessity,
Have Adopted Unique Plan for
Bodily Cleanliness.

1t has already been indicated that
the great 1esideratum of the Navajo
country l. water. A perennial water
famine Is not conducive to habits of
bodily cleanliness; and a real bath in
real water I: something that the aver.
age Navajo knows nothing of. Never
theless, these Bedouins Of the South.
west realize that thorough cleansing
OF the body is necessary, and have In.
vented a method of accomplishing
that end that Ia we'll adapted to the
land of thirst in which they dwell.
This Is the sweat bath.
A miniature hogan Is built of sticks
Of wood, and banked up with earth un-
til II Is alright, with the exception of
an opening large enough to admit the
body. A fire is built outside, In which
large stones are heated red hot. Then
these are placed In the sweat house,
In q position In which the "bather''
will be unlikely to come in contact
with them. Then the candidate for a
bath crawls In, keeping his head In the
open air. One or more heavy blankets
are placed over he opening and tight
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-21

ly around the neck Of the occupant of
the sweat house. to prevent the escape
Of the heated air. The Indians remain
in the sweat house for several hours,
perspiring with incredible freedom.
When they emerge they dry them
selves by rubbing with the hot sand OF
the desert. AS a cleansing agent, the
sweat bath would be hard to beat. al
though 1t is a rather heroic substitute
for the tub bath Of civilization. Never
theless. It opens the pores Of the skin.
promotes circulation, and has much to
recommend 1t in preference to the
practise of the members OF some
other tribes, of never taking a bath at
all.-Christian Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-21
c. MARTlnDALE
Candidate for Nomination for
GOVERNOR
on the
Republican Ticket

TO THE VOTERS OF MICHIGAN
Fellow Citizens: l am glad to address
in this direct way greeting to the vot-
ers of Michigan and say word regard
ing my candidacy for the Republican
nomination for Governor.
You have at different times honored
me with your confidence and entrusted
me with important political duties. 1t
has always been my highest endeavor
to faithfully discharge every trust.
feel that you will look upon my past.
record of service as better guarantee
of nv future actions than any promises
| might make. The best guarantee any
man can give that he will do well the
larger things entrusted to his care is
that he has done well the smaller things.
am willing at all times and upon all
questions to trust to the judgment Of
the people. If my official conduct in
the past has met with your approval,
then | ask for your vote for the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor.
| urge every voter to attend the
primary ON August 75th and any sup
port that you may give me at. that
time, assure you will be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
FREDERICK C. MARTINDALE.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-21
Victims Of Science.

Visitor-"Where's all the folks gone
to? Don't see soul" The "Old Man"
ION the door-step)-"All shot to pieces.
Durn these Home Economy maya
zines. anyway. The wife's been gone
since Friday trying to find an unheard..
Of drug to use in simple remedy for
freckles; the cooks been working
since last evening on a five-minute
hasty-pudding recipe, and my daugh-
ter is laid up with burning herself In
Home Mechanic bathtub that she
made out Of thimble, two sleeves and
q mile Of lead pipe.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-08-21
YARMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barrett spent
Sunday in Saginaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barrett were in
Bridgeport Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McWorthy visited
friends in Bridgeport Sunday.
Miss Margaret Bell. who has been
sick with typhoid fever, is on the gain.
Hugh Mccormick and family who
have been visiting his parents, have
returned to their home at Clio.
The residence of Mrs. Joseph Phillips
was struck by lightning Monday night.
1t tore the chimney down. entered the
house and went out the door. No one
was hurt.