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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
Offensive Hasn't Developed.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The predicted
German offensive on the Franco-Bel-
reports of preparations persist. The
latest adviCes concerning these prepa-
rtfons came today from Amsterdam in
the shape Of "A report that 100000 men
have been sent by the Germans to the
Belgian frontier.
From the Balkans comes news in
dicating that there is no longer the
former apparent unanimity of opinion
that the Teutonic allies are shortly
is even declared in one unofficial quar-
ter that the entente allies are pre-
pairing TO take the offensive. The
more definite statement is made in
Athens. however, that the decision
reached by the central powers is to
maintain their entrenched positions at
present, leaving mainly Bulgarians on
guard, the Austrian troops for the
most part being employed elsewhere.
Constantinople advices report set
Ddtho INf INC iAuhoidIn III tltll Adu~
casus campaign and in Persia. Rus
sian attacks have been repulsed in
the former field of operations, where
Erzerum has been the main Turkish
base of defense, the Ottoman war of
flee declares. In Persia tribesmen
fighting against the Russian forces
are unofficialIy reported to have in
flicted a severe defeat near Sandshu-
lax
Petrograd, while not reporting on
the Persian operations declares that
the engagements in the Caucasus have
continued to result in advantage to
the Russians.
The British miners, in a resolution
adopted at their conference in Lancas-
ter today, did not expressly declare
themselves against the military serv-
ice bill. The attitude adopted was one
of opposition ito the spirit Of CON
scription" with an expressed determi-
nation to scrutinize yigilantuy any
proposed extension" of the military
service law
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
WALTER j. GIRViN DIED
in ATLANTA YESTERDAY
Pneumonia Followed an Opera
ton in Hospital There.

Telegraphic information was receiv-
ed in the city yesterday afternoon an
nouncing the death in Atlanta of Wal
ter ]. Girvin, who passed away in a
hospital in that city yesterday after
noon shortly after o'clock.
Mr.. Girvin left Brunswick some sew
eral days go to undergo an operation
for stomach trouble, which was sue
cessfully performed. He was improv-
ing from the operation, when penu-
monia set in few days ago, and for
the last day or two hope for his re-
covery had been abandoned.
The remains will reach the city this
morning over the Southern railway,
accompanied by Mrs. Girvin, who was
at the bedside of her husband when
the end came The funeral will be
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Bethel church, corner of Ogle-
thorpe and Dartmouth streets. The
deceased was a member of the local
camp of the Woodmen of the World
and this organization will be in charge
ofthel funerale c4r~:
The deceased has resided in Bruins
wick practically all of his life. and he
was well known and popular among a
large circle Of friends, 'whd A@ill be
grieved to learn of his death.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
BRUNSWICK MOVIE STARS
e. TO BE GIVEN A CHANCE

Brunswick moving picture lovers
will soon see a movie made right in
Brunswick, with local performers as
principals, Brunswick. scenes, homes,
etc,, all making up the picture, 1t is
not to be merely different views
thrown on the screen, but real NOV
lie, with the plot and all, not a love
story altogether, but a good catchy
play, written by well known author.
Darlington King, an old Brunswick
boy now with the Sunny South Mo
tion Picture company, Savannah, was
in the city yesterday for the purpose
of making arrangements, and before
leaving yesterday afternoon he made
all of the arrangements, and announc-
ed that the movie man would be here
in few weeks with full crew and
the play will be staged. 1t will in
clude water scenes, street scenes, ETC.,
while Brunswick stars will be given
an opportunity to display their ability
as moving picture actors, for the en-
tire cast will be made up of local peo-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
INVESTIGATE SOCIETY
GAMBLING FIRST. THEN
GO AFTER POOR NEGRO

MADISONVILLE, KY, Feb. O.
Society matrons of Madisonville were
perturbed today over instructions de-
livered to the Hopkins county grand
jury to investigate all bridge parties
and "indict every woman. no mat
ter who she is, if she is caught play
ing cards for booty"
"The card table is the ruinaton of
many boys" said Judge Carl Hender-
son, who delivered the charge, land
that card table is in the home" He
spoke Of the influence society women
exercise on the city and directed the
jury to "stop this terrible crime"
Investigate the society gambling
first and then go after the poor ne
gro and ignorant class Of people"
was Judge Hendersons concluding
statement to the jury.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10

"a lot of political talk is going the
rounds in Georgia right now" said a
prominent Atlanta visitor to Bruins
wick yesterday, "and before many
more weeks | expect to see nearly all
of the present statehouse officials
with QnnnsitiQn. Watch -nredic=
ton, too, that there will be another
man in the race for governor as soon
as the state executive committee
meets, and he is going to cut some
figure in the race, too.
During the past several weeks I
have been in all section of Georgia,
I've heard all kinds of political talk,
but not a man has intimated that
there would be opposition to Attorney
General Clifford Walker AS a matter
of fact it would be useless for anybody
to endeavor to defeat this popular Of
ficial at this time"
Mr.. Walker is unusually popular in
Brunswick, and has many friends who
are of the same opinion as the At
lanta visitor. He has made good. is
popular all over the state, and it is
hardly probable that man in Georgia
could even make a good showing
against him.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10

pie The leads will be placed in the
hands of well known Brunswick anna
teurs, while hundreds of people will be
included in the pictures.
The picture will be four or five
reel feature, and, when it is completed
1t will be run in this city, more than
likely at the new Bijou which Is to
open on March first. IN ~n a
Mr.. King says his company is anx-
ious to ascertain number Of people
in this city who desire to take part in
tn picture, and those who are willing
to volunteer their services are re-
quested to communicate with Sunny
South company, Liberty theater, Sa-
vannah. When writing, give your age,
height, weight, complexion and any
other details about yourself and you
will then be assigned to role in the
movie. Later the operator, with sew
eral others connected with the COM
pany, will come to the city and the
rehearsals will begin. 1t is expected
that it will take week or two to com
plete the picture after it is started.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
TEUTONS ANSWER IN LUSI-
TANIA CASE ACCEPTABLE
IN SUBSTANCE.
CHANGE NOT IMPORTANT
Statement Is Wanted That the
Reply Is in Answer to the
American Note That Was
Sent Last July.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Germany's
latest proposal III the Lusitania case,
having proved, in substance, satisfac-
tory to the United States. final set
tlement Of the controversy is expected
within a few days.
Some alterations, however, i'm the
form of the agreement, regarded as mi.
nor ones, are to be made to meet the.
wishes of the American government
and involve the dispatch of the pro-
posal again to the Berlin foreign Of
flee. One of the changes, il is stated
authoritatiyely is that the communi-
cation shall specifically include the
statement that it was in answer to
the American note of July 81.
The changes were suggested to
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador, by Secretary Lansing. late
yesterday after President Wilson and
his cabinet had gone over the latest
proposal of Germany. The ambassa-
dor iMmediaIelY- -afterMard submitted
the whole matter by cable to the Ber-
lin government for final approval. 1t is
expected that reply will be forthcom.
ing in about six days.
In Teutonic diplomatic circles to-
day the belief was expressed that the
proposed changes would be accepted
by the Berlin foreign office.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
MACON RAILWAY LOSES SUIT
TO TELEPHONE COMPANY

MACON, Feb. "a case of state
wide interest to lawyers, and public
utility corporations was ended in the
superior court here last hight when
jury awarded verdict of s5,190
against the Macon Railway and Light
company in favor of the Southern
Bell Telephone company.
Two years ago, Ed Ellis, a negro,
walked into his yard at night and
picked up telephone wirei It was
highly charged and he was promptly
killed His wife sued the telephone
company and recovered $500. The
telephone company contended the
Macon Railway and Light company
was to blame in that one of the high
voltage wires had fallen across the
telephone circuit Suit was brought
on this basis, with the result that the.
jury found for the telephone com
pany.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
CIVIC LEAGUE
NAMES OFFICERS
INTERESTING MEETING OF THE
ORGANIZATION HELD YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.

The Brunswick Civic association
held large and interesting meeting
at the city hall yesterday afternoon,
at which occurred the election OF Of
ficers for the year, resulting as fol-
lows
President Mrs. s. l.. High; first
vice president, Mrs. J. II. Hopkins;
second vice president, Mrs. c. b, Con
yers; recording secretary, Mrs. r. G.
Jackson; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. r. l.. Fox; treasurer, Linton f.
Allen; receiving teller, Mrs. T. r, Win
ter
The ladies took up and discussed a
number of matters in connection with
work which is soon TO be accomplish
ed in the city, along the lines of
beautifying the various squares, etc.
Much credit is due the retiring
president, Mrs. j. r. Colson, for the
excellent. work accomplished under
her administration.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
APPEARED BE-
FORE SUBCOMMITTEE AT
ITS HEARING.
UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
This Was One of the Charges
Made Against the Appointee
Yesterday = His Connection
Rate Gases Criticised.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Inquiry
into the nomination of Louis D. Bran
deis of Boston to fill the vacancy on
the supreme court bench caused by
the death of Justice Lamar was be-
gun today before a subcommittee of
the senate judiciary committee.
number of witnesses, all protest
ants against Mr.. Brandeis' nomina-
ton, were on hand ready to testify.
The committee later will consider
numerous petitions from individuals
and organizations urging confirma-
ton.
Because of the widespread interest
in the nomination the committee de-
cided to hold public sessions. So far
as known it is the first instance in
which such a nomination has been in
quired into except behind closed
doors.
Witnesses summoned to testify in
cluded Clifford Thorne of the Iowa
railroad commission; S. w. Winslow,
president Of the United Shoe Mac6in,
cry company; p. j. LennoX, James j.
Starrow and C. w. Barron, Boston,
Thomas G. Spelling, New York; Jo-
seph M. Teal, Portland, Ore. and Lieu
tenant Governor John M. Eshelman,
California.
The subcommittee consists of Sen
ators Chiffon, chairman; Walsh,
Fletcher, Cummins and Clark of Wy
oming Clifford Thorne, railroad com
missioner of Iowa, was called as the
first witness. He explained that he
cent advance rate cases before the
interstate commerce commission in
1910.1913 and said that he was first
asked to participate in the 1918 case
by Mr.. Brandeis.
"Mr Brandeis asked that | take
part in it," said Mr. Thorne, "and |
told him it would be impossible |
had determined not to take such an
active part as | had heretofore in
rate cases. Later, at a conference
with the commission, | repeated what
had said to Mr.. Brandeis."
He said he agreed later to take part
in the case when Henry Martin of
Kansas withdrew to become vice gov
ernor of the Philippines. Mr. Thorne
said he then became chairman of the
committee representing eight West
ern states and also represented inter
ests in the case of the National Grain
Dealers association, National Live
stock association and the Born Belt
Meat Producers association
When the case began, he said, the
commission indicated that there were
two fundamental questions to be de
termined, namely, "are the railroads
entitled to more revenue, and. if so,
where shall the revenue be secured %
Asked what interest he had in the
nomination of Mr.. Brandeis, he said
he appeared at the request of Mr..
Chiffon.
AT the outset two facts stand out,
it appears to me-" Mr.. Thorne de-
clared. "In the first place / believe
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
TIE-UP THREATENED.

NEW YORK, Feb. "a complete
tieup of the women's garment-making
industry in New York is threatened
as a result of long. standing grievanc-
es. One hundred thousand garment
workers failed to report for duty this
morning and it is expected that over
100000 will quit within the next "a
hours. Mayor Mitchell is trying to
effect a settlement.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
CHARGE TE|P{R
WITH MURDER
HE is INDICTED FOR SLAYlNG
HIS MOTHER ON ORCHARD
PARK, HIGHWAY. .l..

BUFFALO, FEB. 9.-An indictmens
charging John Edward Teiper with
murder in the first degree was re-
turned by the Erie county grand jury
today Teiper is charged with slay-
ing his mother, Mrs. Agnes M. Teiper,
who, with his brother, Frederick c.
Teiper, was killed on the Orchard
Park highway Sunday night, Jan
uary 30.
There were two counts in the in
dictment, to both of which Teiper
plead not guilty when arraigned. Ap-
pIication for bail was denied. The in
dictment charges that Mrs. Teiper
was killed with a revolver,sa ham
mer, blunt instrument and other i'm
struments unknown to the grand
jury"
The condition of Grace ]. Teiper,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
ASKS THAT ANTWERP BE
MADE GERMAN CENTER
Italian Newspaper Asserts All
These Terms Have Been Re-
Iected by King Albert, OF
Belgium.

ROME (via Paris, Feb. 9.-The
Glronale d'ltalia states that Monsig-
nor Tacci Porcelli, the pap nuncio to
Belgium, presented to Belgium Ger
many's proposals for separate peace.
whether or not he was authorized to
do so by the Vatican, says the news
paper, has not been ascertained.
1t is said that Germany, through
Prince Won Buelow and other pyomi-
nent personages has indicated that the
terms she is ready to offer to Belgium
for the concluding of a separate peace
comprise the restoration of Belgium TO
the government of King Albert and
the payment of large indemnity for
damages caused BY the invasion and
the occupation and that she asks in
return economical and commercial
privileges which would practically
transform the port of Antwerp into a
German center of traffic To these pro-
posals Belgium is said to have replied
with a prompt refusal and a declara-
tion of intention to adhere to the al
lies and not conclude separate peace
statements regarding efforts being
made to induce Cardinal MERCER to
use his influence in favor of proposals
for separate peace have also been
made, but it is asserted that they have
been entirely in vain. Cardinal Mer-
cier is living in strict retirement as
the chief house of the RedemptioniSt
fathers in Rome, where he receives no
visitors and where he is recuperating
from an attack of grippe. Cardinal
MERCER is occupied in working out
pl rs for the reconstruction OF the
&c (Nsiastical seminaries in Belgium
in accordance with the provisions of
the new Roman congregation which
has been appointed by Pope Benedict
to take charge of seminaries through
out the world.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
TWO CONsULS
ARE INDICTED IN
SAN FRANCISCO
OVER FIFTY OTHER INDICT-
MENTS WERE RETURNED AND
ARRESTS, 1T is SAID, WILL
SOON FOLLOW.

| SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-Fifty-
nine federal indictments-32 charg-
ing violations of American neutrality,
directed against German consular off
cials here, the Turkish consul general
and steamship agents, and 27 against
immigration officials in connection
with the attempted smuggling of sc
Chinese into the United States last
November from the Pacific Mail steam
Ct gOlia-were in the possession
today of the United States district
attorneys office. 1t was said they
would be returned in open court to-
morrow when arrests would follow
The indictments against the German
consular officials, who include Franz
BOpp, the consul general, were voted
yesterday by the federal grand jury
as a result of the nationwide investi-
cation by the department of justice
into bomb plots and neutrality viola
tions which involved interference with
shipments of munitions of war to the
allied governments and the furnishing
of coal supplies to German warships
in the Pacific. The indictments are
the first the government has attempt
ed to obtain against official repre-
sentatives of any foreign powers in
connection with its efforts to curtail
the activities of -neIsQns- engaged in
the alleged plots.
The indictments voted against immi-
grafton officials and steamship men
came after searching inquiry into
reports that wholesale traffic in
contraband aliens was being carried
on with the help of steamship officers
and the connivance of federal officials.
United States District Attorney J. w.
Preston said that w. F. Boyce, assist
ant United States immigration COM
missioner. four immigration inspect
ors, w. H. Thornley,, customs house
broker; M. Fl. Hunt, Robert Paul, J. J.
Richards, W. S. Scott, officers of the
Mongolia, as well as fifteen Chinese,
were among those indicted.
While the indictments against the
consular officials were not unexpect-
ed here, some surprise was manifested
today over the large number of true
bills which indicated, it was said that
the government had completed the
San Francisco end Of the investiga-
ton.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10

the nominee before this committee
was guilty of infidelity, of breach Of
faith and of unprofessional conduct
in one of the greatest cases of this
generation In the Ksecond place, in
open court hearing,S while acting as
special counsel, Mr.. Brandeis com
mitted himself to the proposition that
the net return of Z Ii per cent above
all expenses, all interest on debts, on
capital stock of railroads was made
quate, or to use his own words, neg
ligent' This had been held adequate
by the commission I'M l9l0R
Mr2Thorne said at the beginning
of the 1913 case. he testified for two
and one-half days. n,a
fpen minutes before ! closed" he
said, HMr. Brandeis said to me that
my testimony was wonderful and that
it should be published so the public
could see the other side Of the ques-
ton"
Mr.. Thorne said he heard Mr.. Brn-
deis repeat the compliment to Judge
Henderson of Iowa.
He declared that he was congratu-
lated, upon the conclusion Of his tes
timony by representatives Of many
interests.
Mr.. Brandeis and he participated
in cross-examination Of railroad wit
nesses and their relations were most
friendly"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
LOCAL SHRINERS PLAN
FOR TRIP TO SAVANNAH

A ceremonial session of Alec tenn
ple of Shriners in Savannah will be
held Tuesday evening, February Is,
when that Illustrious Noble, J. Putnam
Stevens, Imperial Potentate, will be
the honor guest:
1t is expected that a large number
of Brunswick Shriners will attend the
session in Savannah, especially be-
cause of the distinguished guest who
is visiting several Shriner temples in
the south.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
Russians Meet Defeat.

BERLIN (by wireless to Sayville)
Feb. 9-Constantinopl reports given
out today by the Overseas News
agency state that Russian forces in
Persia have met with a severe defeat
at the hands of Persian tribesmen and
that they retreated in disorder.
The Persian forces, according to
these advices, were under command of
Haider Bey. They attacked the Rus
slams near Sandshulak, which was re
conquered by the natives.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
i 100000 FRESH gTHooPs.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-Concentration of
German reinforcements and heavy
guns in West Flanders is going stead
lily forward. 1t is estimated now that
the Germans have already sent 100000
fresh troops to reinforce the northern
end of the German battle front, and
their heaviest guns are being placed
rapidly. The allies are preparing to
launch a new Balkan campaign.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
FLOODS SUBSIDING.

MTMPHlS, Feb. although flood
in Arkansas and northern
Louisiana are improved today, calls
for help are being received from many
towns in both states. Hundreds Of
head of livestock are starving in the
of Warner. Traffic on the va
ZOO and Mississippi valley railroad is
TO be held up at RedfOrk
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
SERVIANS GAIN.

CORFU, Feb. 9.-After bloody bat
tie at Blaema, north of Durazzo, the
Servians captured lost ground. The
Hungarian forces retreated,
leaving the battlefield covered with
their dead.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10
THIS Is THE REPORT SENT
OUT YESTERDAY FROM
BERLIN OFFICE.
OTHER SUCCESSES AS WELL
ConstantinopIe Also Reports a
Severe Defeat for the Rus
slams by Persian Tribesmen
Near Sandshulak.

BERLIN (via London), Feb. 9-Cap-
ture of the first line French positions
over a front of 500 yards to the west
of Vimy was announced today by the
war office.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-02-10

who was injured at the time her
mother and brother were killed,
showed improvement today, the hos
pital physicians said She had a brief
period of consciousness but said
The Republican journal., 1916-10-26
PROSPECT FERRY.

Miss Elmira CHM of Damariscotta is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Fred Goodwin of Hallowell visit
ed relatives here recently.
Mrs. C. R. Leake went to Portland
Oct. 18th to spend several days with her
husband.
The H. H. Club held a sale of fancy
articles at the schoolhouse SATURDAY. at.
rernoon, Oct. 14th.
Morris CHM motored from RocklanC
and called on his parents, W. H. Ginr
and wife, Oct. 18th.
Miss Husband, the school teacher ir
this place, was a week end visitor at he,
home in Sedgwick.
Mrs. 0. M. Perkins, who spent the
past month with Mrs Emma Luke. re-
turned to her home in Penobscot Oct
18th.
T. M. CHM and wife, Mrs. Jessie
Harding and Miss Faustina Harding
motored to Bangor recently and partool
of venison dinner with Frank Harding
and wife.
The remains of Capt. George Turner
of Rockport were brough here for buria
Oct. 18th. Capt. Turner was formel
resident of this place and had many
friends here and the family have the
sympathy of the community.