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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
THE THUNDERBoLr RACES.

Bessie r, Tornado, Maggie D, and
Charley Won the Principal Events.
Probably the largest attendance ever at
the Thunderbolt race track was there yes
terday to witness the Christmas races for
purses offered by Mr.. Joseph F. Doyle It
is estimated that more than 2,O0O people
were on the track, and the cavalcade going
and coming made the she'll road a scene that
was pleasant to behold. Every kind of
turnout. from the single seat trotting sulky
and the light Brewster to the heavy
phaeton and the street wagon, was filled
with people going to the races, and the
wrecks of a number of vehicles on the road
on the return to the city shows that either
Christmas driving or a desire to get home
before dark had caused some to meet with
mlsnaps. The result OF the Races was as
follows:
FIRST RACE-Free for ali, mile heats,
three il five. Purse $780, Entries: J. W
Wilson's b. &. Alexander, VIM. B hans b. m.
Be sic r., A. P. Doyle's b. m. Toby. Won
by Bessie R. ia three straight heats. Time,
2:49, 2:471S, 2:4SH. Toby second.
SECOND RACE-One-half mile heats, two
IN three; purse, $50. Won by C. G. Tornado.
Time 0:5914; 1:02.
THIRD KAcE-Match between b, m. Mag.
gle d and g. G. George Washington, one
mi.e heats, two in three. Won by Maggie
D. Time. S:1O1S; 3:O6%.
FOURTH RACE-Match between McGinty
and Charley d; one mile. Won by Charley
d. Time, 4:05K.
The exhibition trot by f. Muhlberg's, we'll
known C. &. Optitnist was an interesting
feature, as was also the exhibition trot be-
tween b. S. Claymore and b. S. Claymore,
Jr., owned by Capt. NJ. j. Doyle.
The afternoons sport closed with a mile
race, which resulted in q draw
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Wanted In Atlanta.

Chief Green arrested C. F. Grober, alias
j. @. Young, day before yesterday, at the
Central railroad depot, upon telegram
from Chief Connolly of Atlanta, stating
that Young was wanted In Atlanta for
forgery, cheating and swindlipg. The tele-
gram read: ARREST Grober, alias Young.
who will call for six barrels of toy torpe-
does" Chief Green detailed Officer
McQuade to make the arrest, and the officer
arrested the man at LAO o'clock yesterday
afternoon. He was lodged in Jail, and
Chief Green at once nouified the Atlanta
authorities, a the tollowi dispatch was
received: Hold until j. Haygood arrives"
Mr.. Haygood arrived yesterday and will
take Young back to Atlanta this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
sHor az A coMPANIoN.
Martha Randall Accidentally Kills
Sarah Nunns.


Sarah Nunns, colored woman, % years
old, and wife Of John Nuns. a brickmason,
was accidentally shot in the left breast and
killed by Martha Randall shortly before 2
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, in Gwinnett
street lane, between Cuyler and Cemetery
streets.
Nunns, his wife, and the Randall woman,
who was friend Of the family, had been
firing revolver in the yard. aid Nuns
asked his wife to bring some more cartridges
to reload the revolver. Martha Randall,
while attempting to load it., Academia "
discharged it, the fash burning her hand
and the ball striking Nuns wife in the left
breast near the art.
The woman clasped her hand TO her breast
and screamed that she was shot, but her
husband thought she was fooling tuem, aad.
not realizing the fearful tragedy, told her
not to scream Sd. that people would think
she had bee shot sure enough. The unfor5-
innate woman tried to reach a ssrtes, but
Teeled and fell 1 the arms Of the Randall
woman, VINO assisted her to a seat, and in
less than five minutes she was dead.
The deceased was a member of the Second
African Baptist church, had been married
but two years, and leaves an infant but two
months I'D. The anguish OF the woman
who shot her was pitiable IN the extreme.
The corOner's jury held an inquest and the
verdict was il accordance with the facts.
No arrest was made.
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In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
JUMPED FROM THE CLOUDS.
Daring Aeronaut Gives an Exhibi-
ton of Aerial Sailing.

A Daring Aeronaut Gives an Exhibi-
ton of Aerial Sailing.
The balloon ascension and parachute de-
scent given by the management of Stowe
Bros. shows yesterday afternoon was a
thrilling spectacle. The balloon was inflated
on the snow grounds shortly after the
matinee performance. When everything
was ready tue signal was given
and the ropes were cut loose Like a rocket
n shot straight into the air, the aerouaut.
Prof. Jacobs, hang ng by his feet, head
downward, from the tr ipeze bar. ''She
will go mile nigh" shouted John Berri-
man, the ma ager of the balloon
ascensions. d his words proved
true. The balloon assembled beautifully
for distance Of several thousand fest
before the aeronaut cut his parachute loose.
TIE latter when freed dropped very sAiftly
a distance Of perhaps one thousand feet, and
then gr dually descended, gently oscillating
from side to side the meanwhile, to the
earth. The landing was made ne IT the
Catholic cemetary. and was devoid of Incl
dent. Altogether it was one of the pretti-
est and best managed voyages through the
air ever made in Savannah.
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XMAS WITH THE PoLIoE.

Twenty-four Arrests the Total Up to
/ O'Clock This Morning.
There were more bruised noses and black
eyes last night than there have been on
many previous Christmases, and there will
be proportionately more swelled heads to-
day. The police had lively day of it from
daylight, and In fact from Tuesday night
until midnight last night.
Up to l o'clock this morning there were
twenty-four booked for the mayors court.
There were some arrests for setting off
fireworks north Of Liberty street. One white
man was picked up so drunk that he did
not know his name, and when he got sober
enough to realizs where he was he wouldn't
tell his name. A search of his person re-
vealed a half pint Of whisky, and Sergt.
Lngg as he received it from the officer re-
marked, THAT tells the tale. Take him
down" At 1:20 o'clock this morning the
''relief" reported the city quiet, and an
hour later Sergt. Killourhy reported the
quiet unbroken
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
SHOT IN a BARROOM.

Patrick Casey Badly Wounded by
James Mclaughlin.
Patrick Casey, bartender for J. A. Ward
at River and Mcclure streets, was shot in
the abdomen yesterday by James McLangh-
Ito. The men quarreled and began to fight,
when the shooting took place. The bali
entered Casey's left side below the ribs and
passed through the body, lodging under the
skin in the back. 1t was difficult to tell
whether the ball penetrated the intestines
in room back of the bar. McLaug aim
ca led Casey in, and in moment shots were
passed. People rushed into the room where
the men were. Casey was lying on the floor.
Mclaughlin said that Casey shot at him
first and he returned the fire. Casey was
taken to the Savannah hospital, and Police.
man Clayton took Mclaughlin to the
barracks
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Tha Dauia Fund

A general summary was published in yes
terday's paper of the partial returns by the
committees, of collections thus far for the
Davis fund. The MORNING NEWS is re-
quested by Gen. Lawton to state that for
the past two or three days the canvass has
been suspended owing to the special engage
ments and confusion growing out of the
holidays The members of the committee
will now resume their calls upon citizens,
who are earnestly requested TO respond
promptly. The collections thus far are
much below what the customary liberality
of the citizens of Savannah would lead the
committee to expect. When the canvass
is completed, fun lists Of subscriptions will
be published.
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decorations were taStefuliy arranged. An
elaborate musical programme was rendered,
under the direction Of Mrs. Burke. Rev.
Charles II. Strong preached.
The services at st. Matthews Episcopal
church were the first Christmas services in
the new church. Rev. o. F. Fitzsimmons
preached. The Sunday school festival
Afternoon between 5 and o'clock. A we'll
lade Christmas tree win be provided for
the children of the Sunday school, and the
gifts and exercises will be appropriate to
the occasion. The exercises will include
songs and carols by the little ones.
The services at the Lutheran church we're
the usual Christmas services. The music
was . special feature.
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FIRED BY A "CRACKER."
Firemen Stop Blaze in D. B. Lester
Cellar.

Firemen Stop Blaze in D. B. Lester's
Cellar.
Five minutes after o'clock yesterday
morning an alarm of fire from box IA.
corner Of Broughton and Whitaker streets.
brought out big crowd of people. The
alarm was occasioned by the discovery of a
bright blaze in the cellar OF D. B. Testers
grocery store, corner of Congress
street lane and Whitaker street. The
alarm had not stopped striking
before the department had arrived and ex-
tinguis ed the flames, which were in some
debris around a box of hams. The response
was without doubt one of the quickest ever
made by the departments and shows that
they were fully alive to the responsibility
resting ON them during the holidays. There
was very little damage to speak of from the
fire. The origin is unknown, but it is be-
lieved to have been caused by fire-cracker
being fired through the cellar grating.
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Shot While "Pranking.n

Chas. A. Hood, hostler of the Savan-
nah brewery, was accidentally shot by one
of the employees yesterday about noon, ami
the wound is regarded as dangerous. Hood
was at work when the other man passed by
him pranking with pistol just as he
got opposite Hood the weapon went off and
the ball entered Hoods left side below tn e
ribs, passing through his body and
lodging itself under the skin on the right
side The patient suffers a good deal, and
it is not known whether the ball entered
the intestines or not. IL it did, the wound
is likely TO produce death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
TEE WILD WEST.
Five Thousand People Witnessed Its
Christmas Performances.

Five Thousand People Witnessed Ita
Christmas Performances.
The Stowe Bros show pitched its tents
early yesterday morning on the grounds at
Anderson and Abercorn streets, and shortly
after 10 O'Clock made an attractive
parade on the streets. The Indians
and cowboys proved drawing
attraction, and the large canvas was packed
at the initial performance. That the audi
ence was well pleased, was evident from the
constant manifestations of applause, and
the entire programme was one Of interest.
The characteristic pictures of life on
the plains and its dangers were both thrill
ing and pleasing. The balloon ascension
was big attraction. The company having
so faithfully performed all and everything
advertised, will, no doubt, do well the bal
ance of the week.
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A DIAMOND NECKL ACE.
The Romantic Story of a Devoted
Sisters Love.

The Romantic Story of a Devoted
Sisters Love.
From the NeD York Press.
A very wealthy man gave to bis wife
some years since diamond necklace which
cost him s75,0 900 in Paris.
Her brother under peculiar circumstances
defaulted. The family was in unspeakabIe
grief. The great corporation whose assets
ne had made way with was quite
willing to compromise the felony
II it could be recouped pecuniarily.
Taking her diamond necklace to q
world-renowned establishment, she asked
for how much it could be duplicated in
paste, and was told that for So, 500 neck
lace absolutely reproduction, absolutely
undetectable. save by expert tests, could be
made in three months time. 1t was Or
dered, paid TO the original was sold, the
brother was saved. Shortly after that, CT
perhaps few years thereafter, this lady,
who was in what our contemporaries call
Singh life"-that is, she was rich--attended
a charity ball. Sitting in her box, re-
splendent in costume, magnificent in taste
full decoration, her necklace so far outsnone
the jewels of her friends and neighbors as
to be included in reportorial description
the following day in the chief paper Of the
city.
But it was paste, all the same.
The necklace was famous.
Everybody in her set knew she owned it.
Her friends congratulated her on its posses
sion, and her critics envied her the same,
Never mind how the story came Quit did
come, but not until after her husba DIS
death. when whispers circulated through
her circle, until, almost upon the verge OF
despair, she went again to the great con-
Germ. Unfortunately the necklace had been
broken up and could not be reproduced
here for anything like the sum it cost
Paris. Nevertheless duplicate was ordered,
and for years thereafter was worn over
breast that beat high.
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Death of w. T. Dohartu.

William f. Doherty, a longshoreman, at
No. 81 East Broad street, after in illness
of two months from tubsrcular disease. died
at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon on his SD
year, leaving q wife and three small chill
dren, the eldest being but years of age.
The deceased was a nephew of James
McGrath, the grocer, and a brother-in-law
of p. Gleason, whose sister he married.
Doherty was an honest and Industrious citi-
zen, and a member of the Robert Emmett
Association and the Workingmen's Bsnevo-
lent Association, which latter will attend
his funeral in body from the cathedral at
o'clock this afternoon.
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XMAS IN THE CHURCHES.
Large Congregations and Elaborate
Programmes Of Music.

Large Congregations and Elaborate
Programmes Of Music.
The Christmas services at the churches
were well attended. At the cathedral.
ponti6cial high mass was celebrated at 10
O'Clock by Bishop Becker, assisted by Rev.
Fathers Cafferty and Colbert. Bishop
Becker preached the sermon.
The choir rendered Giorzo's mass. There
was q full choir of twenty-f our
voices. under the leadership OF Mr.. Rafael
Salas, and Prof. Leo w. Mehrtens, orkan-
list. The solo parts of "Et in Spiritunn
were rendered. by Miss Nolan and Mrs
Goette, and the solo "Et Incarnatus Estn
was sung by Rafael Saas.
AT st. Patrick's church high mass was
celebrated at 10 o'clock by Father Mcmahon.
There was q large congregation. The
services were largely musical. Webe.,s
mass was sung by the choir. The produc-
ton throughout was well rendered The
noticeable selections were the "Gloria. y
"Adeste Fideles," and 80 Salutaris.n
The excellent solo singing of Mrs Altick
and Miss Josie King in the "Gloria" and
offertory added an element Of beauty to the
musical service. For refined expression
and melodic charm both these sopranos
are conspicuous in their rendition of the
famous masses. Solos we're also sung by
Miss Galley, Mrs. Dumas, and Messrs. Don
ovan. Longhead, and Dumas. MICS O'Bryne
was organist Rev. Father Mcmahon
preached The sermon.
The morning service at Christ church was
well attended. The fest lons of evergreens
which adorned the church and galleries
presented beautiful appearance. In the
front part Of tue church there was a large
star, symbolic Of the star of Bethlehem.
There was an elaborate music j programme,
including 20, Come All Ye Faithful, .
Movello; Venite, Gregorian; Glorias, Goss:
lie Deum, Max Nogrich; Jubilate Dec,
Holden; (Anthem) Bethlehem, Bartlett All
OF the numbers received creditabe rendition
from the we'll rained choir. The offertory
was sung by Mrs. Fnnie.
Rev. kobb White preached from the text
second chapter OF Luke--"Uhto you a
child Is born, a Saviour which is Christ the
Lord.
Services were held at st. Johns church at
~ O'Clock, end were well attended. The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
High Degree odd Fellows.

Magnolia Encampment No. l, Independ-
emit Order of Odd Fellows, has elected the
following officers for the ensuing term:
G. P.-George g. Wilson.
H. Pc j. Rail
8. VII. M. Ward.
]. W.. w. Shepherd.
Scribe-A- n Manucy.
Treasurer-H. G. Ward.
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SUPPOSED TO BE DROWNED.
a Sailor from the Alfaretta 8. Snare
Missing.


Missing.
Forr sailors belonging to the crew of the
Alfaretta s. Snare, loading lumber at the
high wharf of the Ocean Steamship Com
pany, went ashore Christmas eve TO
come up town, and among them was Chris
tian Hansen, a Norwegian. The sailors not
up to the city in good time, but about 9
o'clock Hansen was missed, having got
astray from his companions, since which
time he has not been seen by them.
The party got back to the vessel
early yesterday morning, and was
on board when inquiries were made for
Hansen, but he was not on the ship. nor was
ne to be found on any of the adj )ining
vessels, and his cap was found on a spar
lying between the wharf and the Snare.
From this it was inferred that the man was
under the influence of liquor and walked
overheard curing the night and VS.
drowned. A statement was made bv a
sailor on another schooner at police head.
quarters that he saw a sailor up town yes
terday afternooa, whose description taiIies
WITH Capt Smiths description of his miss
ing man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
IN MALE ATTIRE.
Famous Women Who Have Doffed
PetticOars.

Famous Women Who Have Doffed
Petticoa5s
The subject of women DOMINIC male
attire in order to follow their lovers incog-
nito to wars or other dangerous perils has
been a favorite one with the poets, from the
early ballad singers to Mrs. Browning, in
the "Romaunt of the Page" and the
Swedish Tegner, in his beautiful story. of
"Axel." But in modern times women have
less romantic reasons for the change of COS
tune. Like George Sand, they may
do II in spirit Of adventure; like
Rosa Bonheur and our own DIR. Mary
Walker, because they find it more comfort
able, or like the hundreds of cases which
are constantly being noted by the newspa-
pers, because they find that an apparent
Change Of sex enables them to make bet
ter living. Rosa Bonheur wears trousers
when at work, but resumes her female at
tire in the evening She wears not only
trousers, but full male outfit. including
the French laborer's blue smock and cap,
when she goes to fairs to make studies for
her cattle or wanders about the fields un-
accompanied. The garb relieves her of the
trouble of bundling up skirts when she car
ries painting implements, and also con-
ceals her sex from the rough men
Louisa Lawton, the sculptures, also
finds it convenient to wear trousers and
coat when at work. Sarah Bernhardt, in
her studio, assumes black velvet suit of
clothes, in which she is conscious that she
looks very charming. Nine. Dieulafcy, the
French explorer and scientist, who has don
so much to increase our knowledge of Per-
sian archaeology, also looks much more
coquettish and Vinsome in the costume she
adopted while journeying in stra ge lands
than in the skirts which she wears IN Paris.
indie d, even in Paris, her only return to
feminine costume is In the substitution
OF skirts for trousers. Toe coat and vest,
the shirt, collars aud cuffs are retained.
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Just Opened at silva,s.

A new lot of Lamps, all kinds. fine line
Brass Fire Sets, Fire Dogs and Fenders.
Coal Vases and Plate Warmers, second
lot.
Rodgers English Cutlery, Carving Sets,
etc. SiLUer Plated Ware, Forks and Spoons
Sets.
Dinner, Chamber. Tea, Fish, Came
Salad, Ice Cream. Examine our rich Cut
Glass. Large variety of Art Pottery,
English. French, German, japanese and
American.
Dolls and Toy Tea Sets at reduced prices.
Plush Dressing Cases cheap. Our sale of
Dinner, Tea, and Chamber Sets has been
large, but we have lots left, which will be
sold at popular prices. Don't fail to see
Silva's stock on lower and upper floors.
40 Broughton street.
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Christmas Dav Notes.

Hhere was no particular feature at the
jail incident to Christmas, other than that
Sheriff Roman gave some of the more Or
derby prisoners a Christmas dinner from his
private table. There were but three pris-
oners received at the jail during the day.
and they were shortly after sent to the
chaln-gang.
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Good Char -

Nothing so gladdens the heart, elevates
the SPIRIT" and makes it susceptible OF ali
the generous impulses which the advent of
Christmas inspires, as good wine. For
thirty-six years our brands have dispensed
a genial warmth from many a sideboard or
banquet taoie, and we are prepared to con-
tribute TO the comfort and Inirth of others
Nd. LAWNS Estate. Telephone 81.
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Sirocco lea

1t is in order to protect and uphold our
good name and that of our tea that we seal
each packet with the word "Siroccon and
thereby guarantee the purity OF its contents.
American headquarte S, 1,436 Broadway,
New York, Davidson &c Co., tea growers
and importers. Savannah agents, Lipp-
man Bros, Lippman block.
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ODD FELLOWS NEW OFFICERS.

Golden Rule Lodge and Magnolia En-
campmeat's Elections.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. IL, of Odd Fell
lows. elected the following officers last
night:
Noble Grand-D. +. Mccoy.
Vice Grand-Henry McAlpin.
Recording and Permanent Secretary-W.
B. Shuptrine.
Treasurer-A. S. Nichols.
Trustee for Three Years-P. G.. G. s
Wood.
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LOCAL PERSONAL.

G. B. Whetley, Esq.,. will leave this
morning for short trip to Florida.
Capt. Parker and wife, of Newark, N. J.,
are visiting Col and Mrs. W. w. Gordon,
the parents of Mrs. Parker.
Fleming w. VIM, of the southern cots
ton oil mills of Atlanta. is spending his
holidays with his parents, Col. and Mrs. W.
J. VIM. at ISL CASTOR street.
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A Broken Leg and a slashed Head.

Drsyton Green and John Miller, both
colored, engaged in row yesterday noon
in Yamacraw, and both of them were
severely wounded. Green received half a
dozen ugly slashes with knife over the
forehead, and Miller's leg was broken
Green was removed to the infirmary, where
his wounds were dressed. Later, the police
arrested Miller, and when it was found that
his leg was broke /, DR.. Drummer advised
that he be sent to the Georgia Infirmary,
where his leg was set.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-26
Clubs.

The following named clubs, Commercial,
at Augusta. Ga; Seminole. at jackson
vile, Fla; Cape Fear, at Wilmington, N.
c.; Guards, at Savannah, Ga, supply their
members with the Herman CortszS cigars.
made at Key West aud sold by Lee Roy
Myers & Co., Savannah, Ga.
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CITY BREVITIEs.

Haupt Lodge of Odd Fellows will hold
its December meeting tonight, and will
elect officers for next year.
Zerubbabel Lodge No. Is, F. and A. NJ.
meets this evening, and will elect officers
for the ensuing term.
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The Marshall House.

The Marshall house in this city is now
under the personal management of Mr.. M.
L. Harnett 1t is replete with all modern
improvements, electric bells. electric lights.
and newly furnished throughout. Rates
have been reduced to SO, 50 so and So Der
day. NJ. L. HARNETT q Co
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But it was paste, all the same.

According to my fathers rules, Mr..
Chapkins, Ne always adjourn here at 10.
1t is now one minute of"
"Ah, indeedl Well, in accordance with
legislative custom, Miss Barrows, there
being some unfinished business before the
house, will turn back the clock"
Engagement announced next day.-EL-
mira Echoes.
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Stabbed Another While DRUNK

Renty Green (colored) was arrested at IL
o'clock yesterday morning for cutting John
Miller (coloreD and attempting to cut
another man named William Jones.
The parties were in liquor, and Mile. s
wou id IN the head may prove to be a serious
stab. The wounded man was taken to the
Georgia inhrmary.