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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
7
In a New York Sun anecdote a man recounts spotting a middle aged face in a building elevator mirror. He notes gray hair crow’s feet and a striking resemblance yet declares he remains young and intends to stay so for years to come.
Excerpts describe Morocco prison brutality with starvation, torture, and mass disease, citing a Cincinnati Enquirer report. Also notes Nelson's Westminster Abbey burial effigy and a humor column on life insurance chest expansion, plus social quips and jokes.
A collage of brief items includes a health board warning that large home water filters may become bacteria incubators, with tests showing high contamination after filtration. Other notes recount a Latrobe anecdote about Ebenezer, Persian skating by Nasr i Din, ventilation needs in big stores, icehouse fire risk, and quips on stinginess and liberal education.
Bryan sent a reply to Perry Belmont of the Democratic Club, denying endorsement of any altered political stance since the last campaign. Belmont answered that the invitation was issued on behalf of the club to celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, not reflecting individual opinions.
The University of North Carolina and the University of Georgia will clash in a morrow night intercollegiate debate at the university chapel. Preparations are underway for a successful event with a large cultured audience. UNC representatives Broadhurst and Bowie arrive in Athens today at noon.
Assistant District Attorney Spencer Blackburn delivered a fiery address in Asheville at the Breeze case, accusing Breeze of stealing bank funds and declaring he should be hanged if punished. The defendant and his lawyers reacted with anger but offered no rebuttal as Senator Pritchard prepared to close for the defense.
New York reports indicate at least ten freight steam ships vanished in recent Atlantic storms, costing over 300 lives and 2.5 million dollars in capital. The February 2 hurricane is implicated, with reinsurers posting high rates of 90 guineas. Names listed include Allegheny Arena City of Wakefield Croft Dora Foster Laughton Minister Maybach Oberton Picton and Port Milburn.
Rome Ga March 15 The trestle of the Southern railroad at Lindale washed away last night leaving no trains from Atlanta to Rome today The Western and Atlantic track will be used The damage is considerable with other washouts reported The Rome to Kingston train was halted by a washout between here and Kingston A washout is also reported on the Chattanooga Rome and Southern disabling service on that line
Washington reports secretary of the navy received a telegram from Portland stating remains found four miles west of Santiago are those of a Spanish seaman, not Villamel. Telegram notes reporting by mail from Proctor, assistant engineer.
In Rome March 15 Admiral Canavero, Italy’s foreign minister, said Italy had Britain and Japan’s approval before demanding San Mun. Britain asked against force and vowed diplomatic support at Pekin. The report also notes the recall of Signor Cartino, Italian minister at Pekin.
A violent tornado struck Avondale near Birmingham at 5 am causing extensive destruction. It toppled churches, homes, a school, and a saloon, wrecked a mill, and injured several people including Mrs. Annie Johnson who was buried under her house, with one white boy, Arthur Hudgins, seriously hurt though three children inside a wrecked bed were unharmed.
Governor Candler granted two 30 day respites to Wilkes county murderers Fred Perry and William Taylor who were sentenced to hang March 24. The stay follows a supreme court request for more time to consider the case after a bill of exceptions was rejected by Judge Reese. Attorneys Stevens and Holden argued for Perry and Taylor as the court ordered a further hearing.
Cherokee Circuit Calhoun Ga March 15 Judge A W Fite will enter the race for Congress from the seventh district. It is reported that Representative John W Maddox will likely not oppose him, clearing the way for Fite’s campaign.
Nashville, March 15. The Banner publishes a clarifying card by Dr. E. B. Moss stating he has not been offered the University of Georgia chancellorship. He says influential friends asked if he would allow his name to be used in connection with the office.
The statement by S. E. Brees, an Orange town clerk and veteran farmer, details a long illness after an attack of the grip. After failed treatments and two doctors, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health, strength, and sleep. He notes weight gain and improved heart function, swearing to the medicines on April 20, 1897. The pills are sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 by druggists or directly from the maker.
A miscellany piece reviews soothing a frightened child by gentle exposure and light, then argues balanced luxury as justifiable when it enriches life and avoids degrading labor. It describes Nubian elephant hunting methods, a Cheyenne gambler incident, and a detailed Austrian barber system with apprentice rules and prices.
A historical depiction of Queen Elizabeth I’s dinner describes a formal procession. A rod bearer, tablecloth carrier, and seal keeper precede a white-clad lady in waiting who ritually cleans the salt plates. Twenty four scarlet yeomen carry gold dishes while the lady taster checks each dish for poison. Unmarried ladies later move dishes to the queen in private rooms. The queen dined and suped alone with limited attendants.
In Berlin the wife of playwright director Herr Blumenthal earned a 20 marks per 1,000 share from the success of Zum Weissen Roesse White Horse Inn. When receipts slipped below a thousand, she still claimed her 20 marks and finally was paid.
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