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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES. VOLUM€ 9, NO. 48. General Merritt Shoulf Make it a Point to Stop at Brunswick and Inspect Our Magnificent Lack of Harbor Defences. “URGE ATKINSON * If! WITH PLATFORM, „ -jf' •' ' '' ' "■ T,r '.r'” V V Lower Ti Prompt Pajmaat to Teachers, | Liberal Pensions and Economy Hie [ Principal Planks : 0 Atlanta, Feb, 23.—Judge^pn^^r R, Atkinson today issued his platform for the gubernatorial linres!. The following are ixtracts from the declaratit^ To ibe Denmcrats of Georgia . Several days since 1 announced through tbs press that 1 would seek at your hands the nomination for the office of governor, and I lake this means o'etatiog to ycu ihe coui-lder atiims upon which f invoke your con fidence and jour favor. To the great fundamental principles of the .Democratic party 1 sin !> und b/ the ties of a common eym&i'by. The democratic pariy regards with equal disfavor the centralizing in fluene-s which btive marked the course of republicanism, and (be socialistic tendencies of populism, It, therefore, olfer# no compromise to the one and makes no concessions to the other. With the principles announced in the authorltativi declaration oi ibe democratic par!} my owl convictions are in perftet i which I have long odd, and to which l was fully committed by my utter ances in pu|JL speeches delivered from the n. J-* f before the h :c*go convention. Withla there ie, and always has been, ample romp for dif ferences of opinion upon purely econ omic questions. The state gov jriiiiunt should be con ducted with the utmost economy. 1 favor a levy upon the property of the this state of the lowest tax rate poWible. 1 would not deny to the old Confed erate soldiers, and to the widows ol soldiers, the small sum which, out of the bounty of the state, is paid to them by the people as a token of their love of, and gratitude to. those who stood for Georgia iri the stormiest period of our national history. No backward step should betaken in the matter of education, 1 favor the maintenance of the public school system of the slate at its present standard of excellence and efficiency. I favor the payment of salaries of the public school teachers throughout the state at the end of each mouth. I am iu tavor of extending the scope and usefulness of our agricultural de partment. I favor the administration of our penal sfstem upon principles of hu manity, yet keeping in mind that the interests of the state and society de mand the suppression of viee, lawless ness and orime 1 favor the enactment of laws which will impose suob s personal liability upon directors of banking institutions, incorporated un der the laws of Georgia, as will serve to protect and the general public against an improper, dishonest or fraudulent use of the franchise con ferred upon them. I favor the passage of an act by the federal congress which will confer upon the interstate railroad commis sion power to make rates upon inter state traffic. In the development of our materia! interests and in the promotion of great industrial enterprises, corpora tions are indispensable factors, and the wise policy is toeocourage their legit imate efforts in Ibe prosecution of the several purpisea for which they are created. r believe it-to be entirely practicable to considerably reduce the rate of tax ation annually levied under exis’‘ug condition's. I favor legislation which will sulg jeet to taxation all personal property of every character, a large proportion of which is not returned at its real value, and much of which is not now returned at all. With respeot to the matter of looal taxation for county and municipal purposes, and, as well, with respect to all matters of purely local coooern, 1 believe in the application of the democratic principle of “horn rule.” Agricultural, commercial, mining, manufacturing and other great Indus trial interests, intimately associated aslhey are with the growth of the state and the prosperity of her people, should be fostered and iocouraged. These are my views upon the public | questions which are moat likely to I engage the attention of democrats in i selecting a candidate for governor. I am embarrassed by no pledge or obligation to anv person whomsoever; am the candidate of no ollque or faction, and have no nnredresaed political grievances against any man or set of men, If elected governor, I would enter upon the discharge of the duties of the office with an eye single to the interests of the state. Her'great property interests, her splendid charitable and educational institutions with the limitless possibilities whiob lie along the line of improved agricul tural me hods and industrial enter prise, would engage my special and serious attention . Conscious that the means of support for these establish ments oan only he raised by the exer cise of the sovereign power to tax, I would see to it that all expenditures of public money were made In exact ac cordance with the law, and that those persons upon whom the duty of dis bursement immediately rests, acted with a scrupulous regard forth# inter est# of the slate. 1 would consecrate my enl ire energy, and all the ability I posgess, toward giving to the state a olean, honest and conservative admin istration of its affairs. Thye, and these only, are my outstanding pledges, and as surety for their keeping, I refer you to the record of my past life as a citizen and democrat, and to my long public service in the judicial depart ment of the state government, from which yon may judge whether or not I have at all times been steadfast and unwavering in my fidelity to the people of Georgia. Hi-bmckk It. Atkikson. Mrs Place on Trial. Brooklyn, X. Y., Feb. 23.—Mrs. Martha i'iace, who murdered beratep daughter, Ida, and attempted to kill her husband, had a hearing in the Gates Avenue I’oiiceCourt today. Mrs. l’lace seemed to have improved by her say in the Raymond street jail. She seems in much better physical condi tion than - when *he was arraigned last weok, but keeps her eyes oast down arid acts as if she wished to avoid observation. If you have not paid your taxes and need help, I can assiat you. J. A, Montgomery. Racing in North Carolina- Washington, X. C., Feb. 23.—The racing season of the trotting and pac ing horses began this afternoon with a three days’ meet, From this city the trotters and pacers will visit Xew Berne, Gr. enville and Goldsboro, all in ibis stete, and after the close of March will head tor the Xew England circuit. Charged With Bribery. Minneapolis, Feb. 23 .—The trial of Aiderman R, Alexander, charged with attempted bribery in connection with letting the contract for the new state capitol, b“gan here today. To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative BromoQuininaTablets. All druggists refund the money if it fail# to cure, 25 cents. The genuine has 1,. B. O. on each tablet. BRUNSWICK, GA.. THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 24, 1898. JOHN CAMPBELL IAS ONLY ONE LIB LEFT. Deaf and Dumb, He Falls Under the Southern’s Yard Engine. HAD LOST ARM; NOW LEGLESS, Hs Soon Died—Had Just Left .the Acre. Fats Sesmed to Pursue Him. If John Campbell, oolored, live* to go through a few more accidents, it will not require a very large coffin to SPENCER R. ATKINSON," OP GLYNN. He Announces His Platform in the Race for Governor This Morning. bold hie earthly remains. C impoell was born deaf and dumb. Last summer one of his arms was cut off by a saw at the cypress mills. Last night he was deprived of both of his legs, Campbell had just left the “Acre,” and started across the railroad tracks at the foot of Mansfield street. The railroad “pusher” was dose upon him, but the negro oculd not hear it com ing. The next thing Campbell knew, he was under the locomotive’s ponderous wheels. A few seconds later, Ihe trainmen picked his legiefs form up from the track. The man was conscious, and, when he was laid on a wagon, fought those who held him down. Sc.meone picked up the two severed legs, and placed them in the oart beside the injured man. A jug of whiskey was found near bis body. Campbell was taken to his sister’s home, and medical attention secured Dr. 11. Burforn, the Southern railway surgeon, weat to see the injured man . He said the negro could not recover. Campbell died shortly after he was taken to his home. Merehants is Convention. Duluth, Minn,, Feb. 28.—The state convention of the Retail Grocers’ and General Merchants’ Association is meeting in this city today. It is the largest trade convention held in Min nesota this year. The principal topics scheduled for discussion are supply houses department stores, bankrupt, fire and fake sales. An effort will be made to devise some means by which the competition forced upon them from these sources may be mitigated, la Honor of Pingreo. Grand Rapids, M!cb.,Feb 23.—A re ception and ball will be given to Gov ernor Pingree this evening. CONSUL GENERAL IS COMING HOME. General Lea Expected to Leave Havana This Morn ing. TO CONFER WITH THE ’COBINET. The Full Reason for the Diplomat's Coming is Not Known—ls it a Reoall? - m Washington, Feb. 23.-*HtoPcial.) It is announced here tonight tlfcfcUgm. spl-General Fitzhugh liee wi t leave Havana tomorrow morning for this city, coming by way of Key West. The mission of Consul-G#ieral Lee is not known. Some rumors are to the effect that it is a recall, pending declaration of war. The probable explanation, however, is that the consul general is wanted at an important confcc|jjyyM*t the capi tol, where of the Maine disaster can be freely given without regard to Spanish interference. WAS NO ACCIDENT. That Fact Settled By Investigation Thus Far. Havana, Feb. 28.—The outlook in Cuba doesn’t grow more promising The exact statement is that the gov ernment officials were never so much disturbed as today. Local develop ments justify the serious view which General Blanco and his associates are to take of the probability of fresh complications. The statement that divers have pen etrated the forward part of the Maine and found nothing in the magazines there to indicate an explosion seem to be verified. Attention is alao gWeu to the testimony regarding the vibration under water before the Maine went to pieces. The evidence as to this fact ia emphatic, but just bow far it Justi fies the belief that the explosion came from underneath the ship, experts may be left to determine. The point has not yet been reached where a definite opinion can be formed regarding the submarine mines. Out side evidence has been brought for ward regarding the construction of such a system, but it has not yet been sifted. Spain’s officials are surprised at the firmness with which the Wash ington administration declined to ad mit them to share in the investiga tion. The members of the court ot inquiry will leave fur Key West on Saturday, Genera' Lee will probably return with them. ir — GO HOME, AMERICANS. Consul General Lee Thinks Cuba Is No Pkoe for Them. New York, Feb. 22 . —A disrate!) to the World from Havana today says: “The situation in Havana is more grave than a week ago. Although the offioers of tjie naval experts now be lieve that tjoe explosion was the result of treachery. They do not, however, ,believe that Spanish officials were part of the conspiracy, hut from evidence in their possession the destruction of J the Maine is believed to have been dooe by a fanatic . I "Consul General Lee has formally j advised Americans not necessarily de- here to leave for home at once, j and many families will sail by the j Olivette tomorrow. This is an indi cation that those on tile ground real ize the possibility of trouble arising suddenly and their inability to pro tect the women and children if an out break occurs.” ALLEN MAKES A POINT. The South Sends Enoouraging Reports of Readiness. Washington, Feb. 28.—Senator Al len, of Nebraska, today introduced a resolution for a senate investigation of Al'airs in the is'and of Cuba. It will go over until tomorrow, but an attempt will bo made to prevent de bate, as it Is felt by both sides that now is the time for silence. Information was reoeived' here this afternoon to the effect that national guards are recruiting all over the country, and I he most enoouraging pa triotic reports are being received from each state, principally the south. The navy department is looking over the list of warships which might pos sibly be purchased from the various governments, with a view to probably purchasing some of them in the event of a war with Spain. Will Never*Sell. New York, Feb. 23.—A dispatch re ceived by the Herald today from Mad rid Bays: “As tbe question of the pur chase of Cuba is again being pushed In Washington it may be stated on the highest authority, that Spain will never, no matter what government is in power, consider any such sugges tion or compromise in Cuba beyond the broad measure of autonomy draft ed by the liberal government. This is the absolute, irrevocable decision, and people who suggest anything else are only wasting tune and arousing unfounded hopes - ” Autonomy a Failure. Washington, Feb. 22.—Consul Gen eral Fnzhugh Lee has reported to President McKinley that autonomy is a failure. The report, which in de tail is elaborate, shows that Spain has failed utterly in its efforts to provide for the new government and that the conditions so far aa civil government is concerned is even worse off than when Weyler’s potentiality waa the dominating force. Will Visit Southern Forts. New York, Feb. 28.—The World to day says Major General Merritt, In command of the eastern department of the United States army, will start on a tour of inspection of southern for tifications before the end of the week. New Submarine Boat- Baltimore, Feb. 22 —The Holland submarine top torpedo boat, which is now being built here, will be com pleted this week, in response to a se cret order received from the govern ment at Washington. Beeeiver Asked For. Atlanta, Feb. 28.—A petition for a receiver for the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus railroad was filed today in the federal court by the Farmers’ Loan and Trust company of New York, Judge Bfewman set the case for hearing March 12. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. BELAfANNA CASE SETTLED IN COURT. The Builder Freed From Jail and the Boat Freed Frcm Detention. GIBBS’ WIFE FIGURES U CASE. Huntlsy Liberated on Condition That He Wouldn’t Make Any Advanoes to Gibbs' Wife. The Delawanna-Uibbs-Uuntley case was settled yesterday in Judge Lam bright’s court. It has betu a mpat unique piece of litigation. The Delawanna is a sail boat, Gibbs is her owner, and Huntley is a man who helped build her. Gibbs brought the Delawanna to Brunswick trom Fitzgerald three weeks ago. Tluntley followed so"n after and had the boat levied on for a laborer’s lien . Glbba retaliated by having Huntley jailed on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Thus, while Huntley kept Gibbs’ boat in port, Gibbs kept Hunt ley in a cell. Yesterday an agree ment was reached, and the boat and the prisoner were both released . The peculiar feature of the case ig in one of the items of settle ment. Huntley signed a letter to Gibbs, in which the former stipulated, agreed, covenanted and swore that he would write no more notes, Bend no more messages, make no more ad vances and hold no more conversa tions to and with Mrs, Gibbs, the wife of the boat-owner. This letter was duly signed, sealed and delivered in tbe presence of Ibe court officials and witnessed by Jailer Rudulph at. tbe county jail. Tbe Delawanna is now free to Bail tbe seas, and Huntley breathes the free air of liberty. Incidentally, Mrs. Gibbs has not vet personally appeared at this end of tbe case. Have an electric call bell put in your house and you will never regret it. Telephone 134 X. ZOLA FOUND GUILTY. The Eminest Novelist Couvicted on All Counts at Paris. Paris, Feb. 23.—Emile Zola has been foulM guilty on all counts . This ver dict was expected. The m„* intense excitement prevails over the Gliding of the court. M. Laborie, counsel for M. Zola, re sumed his argument for tbe defense today, lie Crushed at 4 p. m , when M. O.ernanceau, counsel for M. Per reux, followed Tt>- case ■<e then submitted to the jury. TM re was a great uproar when the verdict was an nounced. Sentence will be passed later, Marblehead Goes. New Orleans, Feb. 23.—Tbe United States cruiser Marblehead weighed anchor at 10:15 o’clook today and sailed for Key West where she will join the north Atlantic squadron at Dry Tor tuga*. Tbe Marblehead took aboard here a small quantity of coal. Sailed for London. New York, Feb. 23,-Thomas W. Oridler, special commissioner to the Paris Exposition, and Lieutenant Baker, of the United States Navy, sailed today for London. Impure Blood in Spring, This is the almost universal experi ence, Diminished perspiration dur ing winter, rich foods and close con finement indoors are some of the causes. A good spring medicine, like Hood’s sarsaparilla, is abaolutely nec essary to purify tbe blood and put tbe system in a healthy condition at this season. Hood’s pills are tbe best family ca thartic and liver tonio. Gentle, relia ble, sure,