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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
PLANES ON A STEAMER.

The Katie's Cargo DamaRed-EarrOw
Escape from a Big Fire.
The steamer Katie, on her down trip
drom Augusta, arrived at her wharf last
might with thirty-four cabin passengers,
forty deck, and a miscellaneous cargo.
The steamer on Saturday had a narrow
escape from what at one time threatened
10 be a disastrous cOnfagration. About
] O'clock Saturday afternoon fire was dis
covered among the cotton on her star
board bow. The cargo consisted Of 200
bales Of upland cotton and $50 barrels Of
naval stores, besides general merchan-
disc and some live stock. For the most
Part il was inhammable material. As
Eo0n as the fire was discovered an alarm
was given ard every effort was made by
he crew and passengers 10 extinguish
he flames.
The steamer was between Browns and
Johnson's landings when the FIRE broke out.
a strong head wind was blowing and
Tanned the flames. Through the prompt
action OF t1e officers in turning the
steamer about and the efficient service OF
ali on board the FIRE was confined to the
cotton on the how, which numbered about
$50 bales. Over half OF it was thrown
overheard to stop the spread of the fire
and save the rest Of the cargo and the
steamer
The flames were finally subdued and
dhe steamer was headed about and steam
ed down TO JOhnson's landing, where the
remainder Of the cotton was discharged
from the bow, il being deemed unsafe to
keep it on board for fear OF fresh out
break Of the fire. A force Of men was
left ia charge Of the cotton and to collect
The bales adrift. The steamer arrived at
her wharf at s O'Clock last night, and after
nischargIng her cargo started back TO
Bohns0n's landing for the damaged cotton.
The fire was accidental, and is supposed
30 have originated from spark from the
fnrnappa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
One Thousand DoIIars a MIA

A woman sued the Evansville and Terre
Haute Railroad Company for 81, 900 dam
ages which she claimed to have sustained
by being carried five miles beyond the
station to which she was bound. The
charge OF $1,000 mile, when the railway
company only asked about 8 cents a mile
for the same service, seemed to strike even
a jury as too much, and they awarded the
plaintiff only 1925 damages. But the rail-
way company thought this also excessive
and appealed to higher court, which has
now decided against the plaintiff and re-
leased the company from liability.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Dashes from AOng the Track and
Crossties.

Cr0ssttess
The whistle of the locomotive is now
heard at Titusville, Fla.
A reduction from 80 to rs cents on first
class freight from New York to Columbus
has been made by the Merchants and
Planters line of steamboats,.
The railways operating in Kansas car
rled 106,669,993 tons of freight more in
1885 than in 1884, and yet their freight
earnings decreased 81, I31, 1853.
The engineer of the Sanford and Lake
Eustis railroad was in Tavares, Fla,
Thursday, going over the proposed route
OF the road. The grading is now COM
pleted to within four miles Of Sorrento,
which is six miles from Mount Dora. The
depot will be located on Lake Dora, be-
tween Joanna and Texas avenues.
A man in Salem, Mass, has invented a
method of Ventilating railway cara by
means OF fans revolving underneath the
car through gearing attached to the aXles.
The air is forced up into the car through
pipes having bell-shaped movable Open
ings above each seat: but this air is freed
from dust by first passing through water.
Once a year the Atlanta passenger
agents celebrate. On the last night in
December they will give grand 'possum
supper complimentary to few friends
and visiting agents who will be in the
city on that date. An sold timer" has
been engaged to prepare the 'pOssums,
and Is now in the country selecting some
Of the finest.
A Western railroad company is using
a cast-iron whistle for it's locomotives, and
1t is giving so much satisfaction that the
company does not intend making any
more brass whistles. The whistle con-
sists of an oblOng box with straight slots
on each side for emitting steam. The
steam strikes on a thinned edge Of the
casting, and the impact produces as much
noise as the greatest enemy Of the human
race could desire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
DEATH WON THE WAGER.
GEORGE KtHkAAND DRINKS A
QUART OF WHISKY ON \ BET.

The Police Find His Body in the street
he Staked His Lie Against Dollar
and Lost-From the Barracks to the
Hospital and the Morgue-Whst Ava
rice and Christmas Rum Did.
Avarice and q quart Of Christmas whis-
Ky cut short the natural existence OF
George Kirkland.
On Christmas morning kirkland bet
some friends that be could drink quart
Of liquor. A dollar was put up and a
quart OF not very high priced whisky was
set up.
Kirkland was a S0-yesr-Old negro, who
At one time drove an ice wagon. Lifting
the bottle to his mouth he drained It be-
lore he let 90 Of the neck with his teeth.
About noon on Friday Policeman Preudi-
BILE heard that kirkland was unconscious
in a house in Yamacraw. The officer tel
epbOned for the police wagon, al the bar
racks. and when it came kirkland was
hauled N. All efforts to restore him there
failed and be was removed to the Georgia
Inhrmary.
Saturday morning Kirkland told DR..
Myers that he had been on a spree. Kirk
1and did not know how. or when, he got
10 the lnfrmsry. He had recovered con-
seriousness during the night, and asked
permission to leave the hospital. He was
ahinly and poorly clad for the season,
bieng without coat, waistcoat and shoes.
Dr. Myers furnished Kirkland with some
clothing. During the afternoon or early
might, the negro left the Infrmary.
At2 O'Clock yesterday morning Police
man 7. F. Durham found Kirkland lying
at the northwest corner OF Bryan and
Jefferson streets. The man was gasping,
and died few minutes after being found.
Coroner Dixon was notified, and had
tine body removed to the moTgue. II was
ascertained that Kirkland had been about
the market shortly before his death, and
had asked for a drink Of water. He went
out, and dropped from exhaustion at the
corner of the street
Death was caused by the effect of alco-
BIOL on the brain, and from exposure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
A Good Vay TO Save MONEY


We'll, christmas has come and gone and
we've sold good many goods, but not as
many as we could have sold had our goods
lately ordered arrived in time. They have
come now, and we have them on our
hands. They consist of a ssw and choice
line Of OUercOdtS, handsome Strdight-cat
sack suits and JOHr-buttOn cutdlodg suits I;
and, in order 10 dispose Of them quickly,
we've marked them out fraction above
first cost. Our entire stock Of mems,
bpys' aud children's clothing, hats, white
and scarlet underwear, shirts, hosiery,
etc, is row offered at prices that will in
duce most anybody 20 invest, even Ii they
have bought their supply Of winter goods
already. This is q bond fde announcement
and no huDibHg. Give us fair trial,
say you've come determined TO buy, pro-
vided you can buy cheap enough, and we
are sure 20 sell you. Isn't thls plain
talk and a good way for YOU TO save
money. SIMON MITCHELL, 100 Broughton
street. Sign OF the Golden Arm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
CUTE SCHEMES OF CLERKS.
How SaIesgirls Sometimes Share The
EmplOyers' Profits.

How Salesgirls Sometimes Share Their
Employer Profits
A few days ago person who was buy
ing Christmas presents in a leading store
in the city dropped onto a little scheme
which if industriously worked will paw
the worker handsomely. The customer
was waited on by an innocent looking
girl, not a rare beauty at all, but pretty
as most girls go, and with a tongue and
eyes for business. The highest priced
articles in the store were the best-thev
had cheaper goods IN stock that looked
just as we'll, but the others, even il they
did cost double, were ever so much more
desirable.
She wrote something on a check in her
book and tearing it out called "Cash ="
A five dollar bill, one or two little erti-
Giles and the check were handed TO the
commercial mercury and he sped away
to the CASHIERS desk.
The purchaser did bit of mental arith-
metic, and came to the conclusion that
he was indebted to the firm So 40. In a
moment the lad was back. The articles
were tied up, and he handed the packake
and the change TO the young miss who
made the sale. "Sixty-two fOrty-three
dollars-four-fve," she counted rapidly,
as she dropped two bland dollars, a fifty
cent piece and dime into the customers
palm. lie noticed that there was enough
change, and was sliding the coins in his
pocket when the saleslady exclaimed,
quickly: Excuse me, made "A mistake I;
that bill should have been SO 40 instead OF
81 40''
The customer thought that he was get
ting the benefit of discount for cash,
but as IL was only mistake OF the fair
clerk dollar was handed back. The
purchaser stopped at the card counter for
a moment and glanced slyly towards ire
clerk. She was pretending TO make an
erasure on the stub I'm her book, and
once gently called "cashp No Mercury
was near, and the call was not repeated.
Perhaps the firm got the dollar after the
purchaser left the store, for the clerk
slipped IL into her pocket as though to
keep it until she got ready TO go home.
Punching" may not be practiced much
~ Savannah, but In the holiday rush
there Is a chance that no check books can
prevent and customers are not apt to say
much about IL, II clerks that are not over
paid do share in the profits. IL is a more
honorable way than many underpaid
clerks in large cities have 10 resort to TO
exc out a living.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
o X. $. Il.
Georgia Lodge No. I51 Elects Officers
for 1885

Georgia Lodge No. 151 Elects Officers
for 1886.
At a regular meeting of Georgia Lodge
No, l51, o. X. S. B., held yesterday after
noon, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term:
President-Salomon Cohen.
Vice northumberland Hart.
Secretary-lsaac G. Schwarzbaum,
Assistant Secretary-Julius Lat.
Treasurer-Harry Hapm.
ConductOr-E. M. Oppenheim.
Assistant Conductor-E. Sal0shln.
Inside Guardian-Max Jacoby.
Outside Guardian-G. Schwarzbaum.
Trustees-Joseph Roos, Charles Brant
DR.. B. +. Sheftall.
Representatiyes-Isa G.. Schwarz-
baum, Charles Brant, O.. 5. Blum.
Installing 0flcer-C. S. Blum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
The Last Nights.

Don't fail 10 attend the last two nights
Of the auction sale OF fine Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks. and Silver
plated ware. TO save packing the goods
Will be slaughtered regardless OF cost.
Remember. tonight and tomorrow night
the last. DAN'L r. KENNEDY, l34 State
etreet.--A0U.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

The schooner Horace o. Bright, TO
Dixon g. Murphy, arrived at Tybee yes
terday from Philadelphia with a cargo Of
LOB tons OF coal. This il the largest car
20 Of coal ever brought TO this port by a
sailing vessel. The Bright made very
quick run. she left Philadelphia on Dec.
"a, and was anchored In the outer roads
or 1ybee Saturday evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Ihe wonder OF those who 10 70 the Har.
new house IN Savannah, IL that 40 excel
le-t liable and such comfortable rooms
san oe offered 10 the public AZ eueb mini.
1911 t ,ats' without eKaggerAtlon. the
az or TUE Harnett L. a. good ss tbat =,
o wv so,sfen House, and the rates iuet
va,ss-h ~ large. Courteous Treatment
re- aahss w the sum N lis attraoti0ps
ets,tRf H'No largely testl1ed Their aopre.
--''aff'Hptite Fig. Rsraia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
ARemarkabIy Long Train.

There recently arrived at New Orleans
over the Louisville, New Orleans and
Texas road a freight train consisting of
$50 loaded cars and two cabooses. The
train was l mile and 80 feet in length
when the cars were standing close to-
gether, and when the slack was taken up
235 feet were added to the length. The
train was drawn by 50-ton engine with
1S-inch cylinders and feet 8 inch drivers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
Lotto cigars have no equal.

IULO NIkHIb nave no tVudI.
Lotto is 10 cent cigar at half price.
Go 10 j. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Five dollars will buy 100 Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars have a natural aroma.
Judges pronounce Lotto Cigars the best.
Stop at J. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are Sc. each.
Fifty Lotto Cigars for 81 80.
j. b. Fernandez has a full stock OF Lotto
Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are economical.
Natural flavor makes the Lotto Cigars
popular.
One trial Of Lotto Cigars will lead 10
further purchases.
Ten cents will buy two Lotto Cigars aud
satisfy the most fastidi0us smoker.
Fernandez will tell you how 10 get a
game OF Lotto iree.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Donations Of toys, fruits, candles and
other goodies or money will be thankfully
received by Mrs. Webb, lJ6 south Broad
street, to aid In giving a Christmas tree
and festival 10 the children " the above
tcnopl On Thursday night, when The pub.
Ie are cordially invited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
Knox's HRtsl

We have secured the sole agency for the
above celebrated Hats, which we are sell.
Ing at the same price as they are retailed
IN New York. In consequence we have
determined 10 close out all OF our Stet-
sons Hats, both in Stiff and SOFT. and now
Ouer the best grades OF these Hats. which
were - 90, at 81 80. CoLLAT BRos.-Ad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
CAROLS AT ST. JOHNS.
Christmas Service of the sunday School
Last Night.

Two hundred sunday school children
sang Christmas carols al st. Johns
Episcopal church last night.
/ The annual Christmas service
OF the ST. Johns Sunday school
/ took place this year on Sunday. The
church was well filled. The beautiful
Christmas decorations in the chancel and
about the altar. the graceful festoons OF
/ eYergreens stretching away from the
rafters of the gothic ceiling 70 the arches
Of the windows till the lofty interior
I looked like a temple of green, and the
bright and happy faces Of the children
were pretty sight
The children assem- bled in the Sunday
school room and carrying banners
marched into the church singing the
professional:
Hear the gentle angels say, Christ is born,
On this cold. midwlnter day, Christ is born.
Peace on earth" their voices cry,
"Glory be to God on high.
For his mercy now brought nigh
From ahove.n
While we seem TO hear them sing
OF the birthday Of our King,
Let our hearts with praises ring
For His love.
After marching through the aisles to
seats reserved in the body OF the church,
the chlldr- u were seated, and then kneehng
feclJeo the LOrQis prayer ana Tue col
lects for the day. The carol, ''The Christ
mas Chimes are Ringing lln" was sung,
and after it the rector, Rev. Charles II.
Strong, read the scriptural lesson, and
the school sang:
Bright and beautiful the morning
Broke upon the Sav10ur's birth.
The Apostles Greed was then chanted
and the pretty little flowers Of the infant
class stood up in front of the chancel and
very sweetly carOled:
Hear the angel song. hear the golden song,
Hear the wondrous child on HIS bed OF hay;
How the angels sing DER the infant King,
On this joyous Christmas day.
The rector then spoke very pleasantly
to the children for a few minutes on the
subject Of giving, after which another
carol was sung, followed by the closing
hymn.
Now thy throne addressing,
Pray we, bending low,
Father grant thy blessing,
AS we hOmeward 80.
The hymn was sung by the children
kneeling. After it the benediction was
pronounced and the school marched out
OF the church singing the occasional. The
exercises we're in charge of tine rector
and Mr.. c. ;. Connerat, superintendent
of the school, ana were exceedingly in
teresting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Travellers for all points in Florida, south
Of Jacksonville, will find the Jacksonville,
Tampa and Key West railway the short
est, best, and most desirable route in all
respects. Trains leave from Savannah,
Florida and Western railway station in
Jacksonville, avoiding all transfer there
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
A Conundrum for Train Men

Here is an old problem in train handling
which has turned up again: Suppose two
trains met on a single track, each thirty
cars in length. A siding is there that
can hold only fifteen cars. How are these
trains going to pass each other?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

On Dec. 7, 1885, the first German rail.
way, from Nuremberg to Furth, was oren-
ened, and to celebrate the fiftieth ami
versary of this event a grand festival took
place at Nuremberg on Dec. 7, to which
the German and European railway COM
panies sent delegates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

To save packing, all the goods, consist
ing Of Diamonds, Watches. Jewelry. sil.
Vef.platod ware, etc, must be sold co.
night and tomorrow night. regardless OF
prices. Call and take advantage OF this
great opportunity. DAN'L II. KENNEDY,
IMl .LALn nll.nl.-Aan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

The sale of Diamonds. Watches, Silver.
ware, ETC., at 1874 State street, will posi-
lively close Tuesday night. II you want
bargains, don't fail TO attend the sale TO-
night at 3 O'clock =Adn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

The Christmas trade has made heavy
inroads on our big stock of gents, youths
and boys fine clothing, but we have
enough still left in all the popular styles
and patterns 10 meet every request. Call
and see us. We can save you money and
give you satisfaction. B.H. Levy g. Bro,
I61 Congress streets-Ad1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Rupture radically cured, also
pile tumors and fstul@. Pamphlet OF par-
ticulars 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis.
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Try orr 81 90 Derby Hat, in Black and
Brown CoLLAT BRos.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
CoIlaVs 50 Hand -sewed Caters.

Gentlemen who are in the habit Of pay
ing 50 and SO for hand.sewed Shoes are i'm
vited 10 compare them with those Collat
Bros. are selling at 81. They will COM
pare favorably. -ddp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Can at Acosta d Einsteln's retail store
anu get line Fruit Cake.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
Wnnn and nInrha.

Finest Candies at lowest prices atAcosta
& Einsteln's.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Fine Crystalized Fruits at Aoosta A.
hinstein's retail store.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Acosta Einstein's retail Candy store
Is full Of good things.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

The finest Candies ana Fancy Con-
fectiouery IN the city is At Acosta 4 Elm
stein's.-Ad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

a package Of foe Candy from Acosta
4 kinsfc.,'s "a ihs be -''sT holiday pre6cnt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Tremendous reductions in gents fine
clothing at B. H. Levy & Bro. 's.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

A handsome line of fine dress and bust
ness Overcoats at B. H. Levy & Bro. g.
1911 Congress street-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

For sale by r. b. cAssELs, Taylor and Eas
Broad streets. Telephone W.-AdB.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Better clothing is not made or offered
dny'cbere than B. Il. Levy & Bro. keep.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Very low prices and best goods are the
order OF the day at B. II. Levy & Bros,
161 Congress street.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Cuffs, collars, umbrellas, rubber goods
and gents supplies generally at B. H..
Levy & Bro.ls.-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

The ''Pearl," the finest shirt for the
money offered anywhere, exclusively for
sale at B. FL. Levy & Bros 161 Congress
street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Wood and Blocks.
For sale by u. b. CAssELs. Taylor and East
Broad streets. Telephone T7.--Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Our line of underwear is unequaled by
any similar display elsewhere.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

B. H. Levy & Bro. have always been the
leaders of low prices in the clothing trade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Beautiful line of neckwear at b. n
Levy & Bros, 1851 Congress street.-AdU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Every garment sold by B. 81. Levy &
Bro. must fit. They keep tailor whose
duty it is to Jit their patrons aoithout extra
charge.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Stylish silk, stiff and soft hats at B. H.
Levy & Bro. 's.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Nobby square.cut sack suits at B. H,
Levy g. Bro.'s.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

Fashionable cutaway suits at B. h
Levy & Bro.'s.-Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28
MACON MElICINE COMPANY

MACON. GA.
Wholesale by osCEOLA BUTLER, SOLO
MONS n CO., LIPPMAN BROS, l. Z.
STRONG and G. n. HEIDI g co. sold by
all druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-28

enough still left in all the popular styles
and patterns TO meet every request. Call
and see us. We can save you money and
give you satisfaction. B. II. Levy g. Bro,
l6l Congress street.-Ad1.
Tremendous reductions in gents fine
clothing at B. H. Levy & Bro. 's.-Adu.
A handsome lineof fine dress and bust
ness Overcoats at B. H. Levy & Bros
161 Congress street-Adv.
The ''Pearl," the finest shirt for the
money offered anywhere, exclusively for
sale at B. FL. Levy s. Bros 161 Congress
street.-Adv.
Stylish silk, stiff and soft hats at B. H.
Levy & Bro. 's.-Adu.
Every garment sold by B. 81. Levy &
Bro. must fit. They keep tailor whose
duty it is to ft their patrons acithout extra
charge.-AdU.
Nobby square.cut sack suits at B. H.
Levy g. Bro.'s.-AdU.
Fashionable cutaway suits at B. h.
Levy & Bro.'s.-Ado.
Beautiful line of neckwear at B. Fl.
Levy & Bros, 161 Congress street.-AdU.
Our line Of underwear is unequaled by
any similar display elsewhere.-Adv.
Very low prices and best goods are the
order OF the day at B. II. Levy 4 Bros,
l61 Congress street.-Adc.
Better clothing is not made or offered
dny1cbere than B. Il. Levy & Bro. keep.
b. II. Levy g. Bro. have always been the
leaders of low prices in the clothing trade.
Cuffs, collars, umbrellas, rubber goods
and gents supplies generally at B. IL.
Levy g. RrO "a Adm