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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
MOUNTAINS LEGISLATORS.
A Test Case as to the Validity of the
Election of Mr.. Roberts.

HELENA, MONT, Dec. 25.-The test legis-
lative contest of Representative Roberts
was called in the district court yesterday.
w. F. Sanders appearedi for Mr.. Roberts,
and Attorney General Haskell for the au-
ditor. The suit is brought by Mr.. Roberts
to compel the auditor to pay him his salary
aud mileage, and at the same time settle the
right of the republican members from Sill
yer Bow county to seats in the legislature.
The attorney general claimed that Mr..
Roberts petition was insufficient, in that it
did not set forth the fact of his election, or
that be was member of the House.
ANOTHER POINT RAISED.
Another point made by the attorney
general was that there was question as to
whether Mr.. Roberts was member of the
legal House of Representatives. Judge
Hunt overruled the demurrer, aud decided
that writ must ISSUE Mr. Haskell en-
tered an exception, the argument upon
which will be heard Saturday. Then the
vital point of the entire case, the validity
of Mr.. Roberts state board certificate, will
be argued. Hamilton and Mediation, the
contesting judges in Silver Bow county,
placed their designations in the governors
hands today.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
A Pensacola Steamer Burned.

PENSACOLA, FLA. dec. 25.-The
steamer Falcon, which was libeled Monday
at Caryville for seamen's wages and unpaid
accounts and ordered sold yesterday to
satisfy the claims of the libel, was burned
at an early hour this morning. 1t is not
known how the fire originated.
Christmas passed off in a quiet manner
throughout West Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
A Dynamite Bomb in a Prison

JACKSON, MICH, Dec 25.-Another
dynamite bomb was found yesterday after
noon inside the prison yard. where it had
probably been secreted to be used at the
first favorable opportunity in wreck!ng the
wall ard, perhaps, releasing a number of
desperata conYicts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26

They Are Supposed TO Have Reached
This Country from Canada.


This Country from Canada
PORTSMOUTH, ONT, DEC. 25.-The con-
victs who escaped from the penitentiary
here last night were working in the bakery.
and at 10 o'clock overpowered and gagged
the only guard over them, and two convicts
who refused to join them. They then
awaited the arrival of the two night watch
men, dubbed one, throttled the other, and
bound and gagged them. After this
they left, locking the bakery
after them, and scaled the walls by
means of ropes. Sons time after the con-
victs left one Of the watchmen got the gag
out and rails ID an alarm, but the fugitives
could not be traced To-day it was learned
that during the nigQt they stole boat and
left for the United States, twelve miles
distant. Inc lake was very rough, but they
may have crossed in safety. All are des-
perate characters and are well armed. They
had from four to nine years each to serve.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
COAL MINES CLOSED.
Thousands of Men to be Made Idle in
the Scranton District.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 25.-The Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Coal Company
to-day notified the employees of the Brisbin,
Sloan, Archibald, Dodge, Manville, ard
Halstead mines, employing over 1000
miners and laborers, that the collieries
would shut down after to-day until the
weather was cold enough to raise the present
stagnation in the coal trade.
The Pennsylvania Coal Company with
founteen mines at Dunmore, Pleasant
Valley, and about Pittston, have also shut
down all but one at each place, throwing
about 1000 employees out of work.
The workmen of the Delaware and Hud-
son Canal Company's mines are daily ex-
pecting a similar notice
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
A Scarlet Fever Epidemic.

SIOUX FALLS, S. OAK, Dec. 25.-Details
have been received Of serious ravages of
scarlet fever and diphtheria in Campbell
county. Forty cases are reported, twenty
six of which proved fatal. Mitchell, Huron,
and Aberdeen also report several deaths
from these diseases. Some of the public
schools have been closed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
AN ARM AMPUTATED.
Christmas Eve Fire Works Cause a
Man q Terrible Lose.

ROCKFORD, GA, Dec 25.-About o'clock
last night party of young men, intent on
firing Christmas guns, bored a hole in a
large pine tree and filled it with powder.
Obediah Smith volunteered to light the
fuse. He put a match too close to the
powder and an immediate explosion fol-
lowed, lacerating his right arm and making
amDutation necessary. DR.. E. A. Perkins
of Millen, assisted by DR.. Mathews of this
place, performed the operation. Mr. Smith
is about 20 years old and much liked by all
who know him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Electric Lights at Roma.

ROME, Ga, Dec. 24-Rome was lighted
by electric lights last night. Some time ago
the city made a contract for electric lights,
and they were turned on last evening. The
lights are numerous and first-rate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Fatal Accident Annonp Row..

READING, PA, Dec. 25-While Oliver
Hubert (coloredl, aged Is, was shooting at
mark with his brother Samuel, aged 8, here
to-day, the weapon was accidentally dis
charged and the ball lodged in Samuels
heart, killing him instantly Oliver was
not arrested, the shooting being accidental.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
FUNERAL INyITAT1oNs

DOHERTY.-The friends and acquaintance
of WILLIAM DoHERTY and family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral OF the former
from his late residence, East Broad street.
second door from Bay street, at O'Clock THIS
AFTERNOON
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Thrown from a Buggy.

NEWMAN, GA, Dec. 25.-Mai. Daniel f.
Brewster, cotton buyer of this city, was
thrown from buggy while riding with DR..
r. L. Y. Long to-day. His injuries will,
in all probability, prove fatal, as he is very
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Sam Jones' Daughter MARRIED..

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 25.-William
1rahan Of Gainesville, Ga, stenograptler
q tue Cherokee judiciary circuit. and
Anna Jones were married tonight. The
pflae = u years old and is a daughter of
10y 49,. sam Jones. The parents opposed the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
THE OTHER TWO SAVED.

THE chief engineer and cabin boy sue
ceeded in catching some wreckage and were
rescued by the tug after being in the water
some time. They were nearly exhausted
The sea shipped put out the fires in the
schooner, and the assistant engineer and
two firemen had a narrow escape from
drowning in the fire-room. The Farallone
was towed in by the Resolute, badly dam
aged. Her starboard side was stove in, her
rail carried away, her davits and lifeboats
washed overheard, and the matches torn up,
filling the hold with water and damaging
her cargo of wheat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

At my residence on Bull aud Macon streets n
little child is lying very ill, His sickness is such
that sudden noises will seriously imperil his
chances of recovery. /, therefore, earnestly re-
quest those celebrating the holidays, and par
ticularly the boys, to abstain from any demon
stration in the vicinity of my house and the
neighborlng square, and cooperate with me in
my efforts to secure the quiet which has been
pronounced necessary. Respectfully,
EDWARD NJ. GREEN
SAVANNAH, Dec, 23d, 1859
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICE,

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 25, 1889.
The steamer ST. NICHOLAS, having been de.
tanned by fogs, will be unable to make her
regular trip on THURSDAY, 18th. Her next
departure from Savannah will be on MON
DAY, 3oth. c. WILLIAMS, Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Death at Triton,

TIFroN. GA, Dec. 25.-Miss Sadie Phil
lips, daughter of Capt. John A. Phillips,
died here last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.

CENTRAL RAILROAD BANKl
SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. 6, 1899
An election for thirteen directors to manage
the affairs of this company for the ensuing wear
will be held at the banking house, in Savannah
MONDAY, the SIXTH DAY OF JANUARY
1890, between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. M and
O'Clock P. NJ Stockholders and their families
will be passed free over the company's road. to
attend the election. from the FOURTH to the
SIXTH OF JANUARY inclusive, aud be passed
Tree returning. from the SIXTH to the EIGHTH
OF JANUARY inclusive, on presentation of
their stock certificates to the conductors.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
VICKSBURG'S BLAZE.
The Fire the Most Disastrous That
Has Occurred in Years.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 25-The Times
Democrats Vicksburg Miss special says:
"The fire last night was the most disastrous
that has occurred in Vicksburg in years.
The total loss will exceed $l60, 900, dis
tributed as follows: Switzer, Newitter &
Co., 100000 on stock and building; in
sured for $4,000; Rea e. Jackson, stock
$4,000, insurance $13, 500 Lewis Bros,
shoes, $4,000, fully insured. The Alex
ander Kuhne estate loses on the Rea e.
Jackson building $4,000. The property is
well insured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
THREE SAILORS DROWNED.

Ahoy were w asneu OVerOoard from a
Schooner with Two Others.
PORTLAND, ORE, Dec. ga special
from Yaquina City, Ore, says: 1.-The
steam schooner Farallone after being towed
across the bar to-day by the tug Resolute
was struck by heavy sea, which carried
overheard Chief Engineer Pugsley, cabin
boy, and three sailors The sailors were
drowned before assistance could reach
them. They were all young men and
natives of Sweden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIrIC.Tr

| have used Dr.. Ulmer's Corrector in nv
family for some time and can testify to is
efficacy as great family medicine. For ladies
l think it unrivaled. GEO. NJ. KNIGHT.
Blandon Springs, Ala
Would not take $1,000 for the good derived
from the use of Ulmer's Liver Corrector
II. H. KAYTON, New York
Recommended by prominent physicians, and
awarded highest prize over competitors Ask
for ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR. and take
no other. Prepared by
B. +. ULMER, NJ. D., Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price 81 per bottle. If you cannot obtain the
"Corrector' from your druggist, send your
order direct and it will be forwarded by ex-
press. freight paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
IT'S ORIGIN UNKNOWN.

"The fire is attributed to carelessness with
fireworks, but its origin is really unknown.
1t began in the basement of Switzsr, New
litter d Co.'s establishment, which was full
of staple cotton goods. About IL o'clock
last night dense clouds of smoke poured
from the building, making it impossible to
enter until the flames burst through the
first floor. The firemen were at great
disadvantage, being unable to reach the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
MEETINGS..

ZERUBBABEL LODGE NO. rs, F. d A. VI.
A regular communication of this a
lodge will be held THIS Thursday w
EVENING at So'clock. :"
Election of officers for the ensuing year will
take place. Members will please come pre-
pared TO pay their annual dues
Members of sister lodges and transient breth-
rem are fraternally invited 10 meet with U.S.
by order OF w. A. WALKER, W. NJ
JOIN Riley, Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
UNDER FIVE STREAMS,

'By midnight five hydrant streams were
playing on it, and by o'clock this morn
ing the flames were apparently checked.
At this time the rear of Switzer, Newitter
& Co.'s building had fallen. The crash
weakened the southwestern corner of Rea
81 Jackson's building, which fell also at
3 o'clock. The fire then burst out afresh,
and in spite of all exertions licked up this
building and its contents in few minutes.
The firemen played on the ruins through
out to-day, and were flooding the basement
tO-DiChr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26

IMPORTANT TO BANKS.
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COMPTROLLER GENERALS OFFICE

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 90, 1889.
BY virtue OF the authority vested in me by
section third Of an Act of the General Assembly
OF the State of Georgia, creating the office of
Bank Examiner, approved Nov. II, 1885, |
hereby notify all banks chart sred by the laws
OF this state to report to this department their
names, location, and amount of their capital
stock, by the first day of JANUARY, 1890.
WIN. A WRIGHT,
COmntroller GeneraI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements inserted under "Spect6
Notices" tofH be charged 81 90 Square each
insertion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
HAUPT LODGE no. SIS. LO-O-F-

The regular weekly meeting of the lodge will
be held THIS Thursday EVENING at S
O'Clock, at the lodge room, Jefferson and Presi-
dent streets.
Election of officers for the ensuing term.
There will be an initiation
Members will come prepared to paw dues
Memb ars of sister lodges and transient broth
ers are fraternally invited. By order of
FEANK FREIHERR, n. G.
A NJ MkSTfry Sacratarv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
WORKINGMEN's BENEVOLENT AssOCi-
ALTON

You are requested to meet at the corner Of
Bay and East Broad streets, THIS Thursday)
EVENING, Dec. 26, at 2:3O O'Clock, to pay the
last tribute of respect to our late brother mem
Der, WILLIAM DoHERTY. By order of
THOMAS KEENAN, President.
]. c. LYNCH, Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
THE SECOND CRIME.

At O'Clock tonight Emmett Pinkston,
driver of Main street car, was stabbed to
the heart by an unknown negro and in
stantly killed. The killing occurred near
the corner of Main and Broadway, and was
the result of dispute as to whether the
negro had paid his fare. The negro es-
capped, and up to a late hour had not been
captured. The only passengers in the car
at the time were two small boys, and the
Identification of the negro will be extremely
difficult
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS
TO RENT.
TRAINED BUFFALOEs.

BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, fresh from the
springs, in half gallon bottles. Sold by single
bottle or case of twelve bottles. Send for cir.
cular.
SARATOGA, CARLSBAD AND vICHY
WATERS, UNDERWOOD SPRING WATER.
AT
BUFFERS PHARMACY,
Corner Bull and Congress streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
POTATOES.

Just arrived, another car of specially selected
Early Rose, suitable for seed, and the best
table potato offered in the city.
HAYNES & ELTON,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
MURDERS AT MEMPHIS.
Robbery the Motive in One Case-A
Dispute Caused the Other.

Dispute Caused the Other.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. 25.-Christmas
was observed in Memphis in manner ac-
companied by two atrocious murders.
Early this morning the dead body of
negro, supposed to be Dan Hawkins, was
found under the bayou bridge, on Elliott
street, with a bullet wound in the head.
His pockets were turned wrong side out, and
1t was evidently a case of murder and rob-
berry. There is no clew to the murderer.
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26

Fv..,- on. ,y,u rc,rrot 10 hear at M. ,laytf, of
Henry ". GRADY. the gifted vorng ~othcrn Ora
tor. whose. rscen; .pecrbe. in Boston attracted 50
,nlch attention. Mir. GRADY took coll while in l,.,-
ton and on lis return 10 Nry, Yol, va, Threaten,
ed with pneumonia. He insisted ON aein. taken
to Ms home in Atlanta. ana ON arrival tlere v.,.
so i'll tlat a formal reception la, 70 he abandoned.
His Hines. deycIoped into tyrbojd pncupionia.
and ,unja, tbe doctors considered M. r,-, i.,p,-
-c. PRAYERS wtr, III, red in iii tb, ,.f,3r.f,c. II
>tr,pta ON that ,I,v fo. Ne G,a,lv iothr..,t-
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26

This much needed and long-talked-of organ
iHation has been successfully launched. and we
trust has a successful and busy future before
it. Certainly, there is no limit to the work it
may undertake and the good il may accomplish,
and the promptnesS with which it has begun
its ahor> by sending committee to negotiate
with Lynn manufacturers shows that il is
animated by the proper spirit. The list of
officers and committees is an excellent one,
and the membership is fairly representative e
though it should, and no doubt Will, be made
larger. Indeed, all our citizens, whether en-
gagged in trade. agriculture or the mechanic
arts, should add their names to the roll, a the
work this Board Of Trade proposes 10 do will
inure TO the benefit Of every property holder
and tax payer.
We should like TO have our Board OF Trade
established in permanent and easily accessible
quarters where files Of papers could be kept,
with maps, pamphlets and other material for
the information of visitors. This Will 10
doubt come later, with increased membership
and progressive public spirit. MeanW lille
all should lend hand in strengthening the
membership and aiding the undertakings OF
The Belfast Board Of Trade.
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26
An Almost Centennial Occasion.

Mrs. Polly Dickey held reception Of friends
and relatives at her residence on Cape .Jellison
Dec. 18th, the ninety ninth anniversary of her
birth. Capt. J. +. iichborn called the meeting to
order, and prayer offered by Capt. Robert
Hlchborn. Occasional remarks were made by S
A Kendall, }. W. Thompson and Robt. Hichb0rn.
Mrs. jennie Marden rendered "ihe Old Folks
Rlde In the Cars" Mrs. j. +. IIichbon led the
company in singing Auld Lang Syne.
Mrs. Dickey was born in old Prospect, at sandy
Point In ll90. Her father, Nathan Lancaster, had
moved there some years previous. Mrs. Dckcy's
mother was a sister to the Oldest Jacob and John
Clifford, The last was the father of the family to
which belonged the well known "seven sisters"
Her ancestry thus of sturdy stock Her
mother took one of her children and actually lraE
ed, by such paths and roads as She could find
through the forests from Sandy Point to Glouccs-
ter and mnistered to the wants OF her sick hts-
band who had been left there from on board YES
sci. Would not the best Of our married women of
to-day think this a rather tough Job:
Mrs. Dickey married to VIM. Dickey at the
age of "A, and after moved to the present
homestead, where she has remained for g. years.
Having no children of her own her doors have
been opened to many children who needed home,
and her motherly care has brought three OF these
up to maturity. One Of these foster children, Will
her husband, is now spared to minister with faith
full, willing hands to every want.
Soon after marriage she joined tile church of
that eloquent Christian teacher, Rev. stephen
Thurston, of Searspolt, and from that time for
ward her devoted, faithful membership has not
been questioned. Her Old pastors photograph,
sent by his daughters, pleasant feature Of
the sion. A religious Dapcr from one of tNc-.
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26
Reliable Insurance Companies.

1t is one of the greatest compliments to the man
agement and reliability of the fire insurance
panies of the country, the fact that there has
of the Lynn and Boston fires. Every loss has
either been paid is in process of payment.
Maine Farmer.
One bar of Brussels soap will do more work and
do it better than two bars of the best rosin soap
ever made.
Being delicately perfumed, and as fine as satin,
Brus els soap though not high priced, is of the
best soaps for the bath or toilet.
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26

Beginning with the spring term of 1880, at Colby
University, there will be opencd department of
pedagogy, offering practical instruction in that
branch Of work which large number of the stu
dents Will pursue after graduation. Prof. W. c.
Crawford has been engaged as instructor i'll this
department for the coming year. Prof. Crawford,
Colby, -, has enjoyed considerable experience
in teaching both before and during his college
course. After graduating Mr.. Crawford was a
successful instructor in the schools of his native
city, Belfast. After the completion of the new
Grammar school building in Wateryille and the re-
organization of the schools, he was chosen princi-
pal of the Grammar schools of that town. When
Watervie became a city, Mr.. Crawford was elect
ed superintendent of all the city schools, posi-
tion which he still holds. He is skilled instructor,
a master both of theory and practice of his profes
sion and will bring to the discharge of his new
duties most valuable fund of practical expert
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26

The Good Tempars have been pushing the eX-
tension of the Order during the past month. Grand
Secretary Bracket reports the following ten new
lodges in the State: Highland, No. ll5, at Old Or
chard; Pine Point, 10, at Scarborough; fidehs,
l63, at Gray; Canton, 4, at Canton River, le:i, at
North Gray; Buck field 49, at Buchiield; Mountain
Guard, lS2, at Deer lsle Enterprise, 4S, at Wash
ington; Mt. Home, 227, at DiXmont; Bay View, Sc,
at Lincolnville. Twenty five Lodges have been
ganized since the Grand Lodge session in October.
Besides these several Lodges We're revived, and
some Juvenile Temples organized. The Order in
Maine will commence the New Year year with over
300 Lodges, and about -, 600 members, and also a
Juvenile contingent of over 100 Temples with 5000
members. 1t is by far the most powerful temper
ance organization in Maine, in this country and in
the world, and the only really international TEN
perance organization in existence. For any pa,tc-
uars in regard to the Order write to the Sec, Geo
+. Bracket, Belfast, Maine.
The Republican journal., 1889-12-26
A Successful Enterprise.

The Winterport cheese factory is prosperous.
me stockholders at their annual meeting Dec. 10,
electeI>the following officers: President, X. q.
Campbell secretary and treasurer, A f. Carleton;
directors, r. q. Campbell, J. W. Carleton, A. f.
Carleton. The factory has manufactured 2lS.213
pounds of milk into cheese during the past season
which amount is an increase of twenty five per
cent. over all former seasons. Of the milk furn-
ished j. w. Carleton contributed l7,SS2 pounds;
John Cole 1886; Martin Colson, 1866; j. H.
Carleton, l5,0S5; e. A. Colson, 14,63I; +. s. Cole
125l4; 5. Cole, ll,5O7 The best paying herd
that of +. S. Cole, whose four cows for one hun
dred and forty five days gave the sum Of $l1.73.