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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
EIGHT HOUSES BURNED.
DISASTROUS FIRE IN THE cITYS
SOUTHERN LIMITS.

The Firemen Have Long Run and d.
the Engines-The Occupants of the
Houses save Most OF Their Coos
The Insurance and Losses-Two Fire
men Injured
Eight one and two-story frame houses ON
Eleventh street, on a line with Lincoln
street, were burned yesterday afternoon
about % o'clock. Five other houses on
the opposite side Of the street were slightly
damaged.
The smoke from the fire completely en-
veloped the southern portion of the city,
and a telephone alarm was sent to No.
engine house from the Belt Line stables
The frsmen responded, but were unable TO
do any service, as the fire was beyond the
water limits.
The chemical was sent for by Assistant
Chief Mouro, however, and was used on the
ruins to prevent adjoining houses from ig-
hitting. The men worked hard with buckes,
and it was due to this that the five houses
were saved. All the burned houses were
occupied by colored people, who saved all of
their household effects. The total loss will
be about $4,000. One Of the houses was
owned by r. II. Tstem. The origin of the
fire is unknown, but the colored people
claim that it started from sparks OF pass
ing locomotive on the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway.
Julian F. Strobhart, driver OF truck No.
2, was quite painfully injured while going
10 the fire by icing thrown FROM bis seat.
He made too short a turn out of Hunting
don into Whitaker street The truck col
llded with tree, throwing him Co the side
walk. HIS right ankle was badly wrenched
and his right elbow sprained. The horses
attached t. the truck then became fright
ened and dashed out Whitaker street at a
furious pace. A street car going north was
run into and the dashboard smashed, greatly
frightening the passengers.
Tlllermau LenZer remained at his post,
endeayoring o steer the truck, but the now
thoroughly frightened animals swung in
toward the sidewalk, jamming the truck
into the trees. The tiilerman was thrown
TO the ground, and was stunned by the fall.
Beyond a considerable shaking up, how
ever. ne escaped without serious injury
The third collision stopped the horses, as
they could not pull the truck from its posi-
ton between the trees. The truck is con.
siderably damaged on tha forward part,
and the fact that it was not entirely
smashed speaks well for its construction.
The accident attracted a large crowd of
people. Mr.. Strobhart was taken to his
home. No. ll2 Montgomery street. where he
was attended by DR.. Weichselbaum. While
his injuries are not of a serious character,
he will be laid up for several wees.
Mr.. Strobhart will be remembered
as one Of the firemen who was
buried under the falling walls of
the Miller building in July, 1889, and was
so badly injured as to be laid up for several
months. From the way the truck was
thrown around it was almost miracle that
both Strobhart and Lenzer we're not killed,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
ST. MATTHEW'S EApPY CHILDREN.
The First Christmas Festival in the
Little Chapel.

I The First Christmas Festival in the
| Little Chapel.
The Christmas Sunday school celshration
at st. Matthew's chapel yesterday afternoon
was most delightful and entertaining event
Eighteen classes Of nearly 200 children took
part in the celebration, which consisted of
the regular Sunday school exercises, with
special hymns appropriate to Christmas
time.
The church was brilliantly illuminated.
and the decorations mentioned in the
MORNING News of last Thursday showed
of to excellent advantage. The chancel
especially, with its tasty d. essing of potted
plants and the Illuminated heart aud cross
on either side. was sight worthy Of much
larger church, and one so impressive that
it will be long remembered by every one
who had the pleasure Of seeing il. The con-
gregation was unusually large, every avail
able seat being occupied and people stand
ing in the aisles.
The exercises opened with the process
sional hymn, Brightly Cleans Our Ban
ner." followed by singing by the infant
class. after which the congregation joined
in singing I'VE Three Kings Of the Orient
Are Bearing Gifts"
Rev. q. p. Fitzsimons delivered a brief
address, calling attention TO the three svm-
bolic designs placed around the chancel
the heart, the star and the cross-love,
hope and sacriice-the three chief at
tributes OF Christ. His address was very
Instructive, and attentively listened to by
the large congregation.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Fitzsimons' re-
marks the singing was again taken up by
the congregation JONI. the children in
rendering the carols, Happy. Happy
Christmas" and "Hark, the Bells Again
Are Ginning" The hymn, Sweet Savio =,
Bless Us Ere We Co." closed the
singing exercises, and prayer offered by
the rector and repeated by the congrega-
ton, brought the celebration to a close.
Miss Rosa Beckett presided at the organ.
Friday afternoon at $50 o'clock festival
Tor the Sunday school will be given at
70 ge's hall. A Christmas tres VIII be
erected, and presents given the children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
CONFEDERATE HGADsroNEs.
A Small Sum Needed to Put Names
UPON Them.

A Small Sum Needed to Put Names
Upon Them.
A number of Savannah ladies visited the
confederate cemetery at Winchester, Va,
last summer, and found that the ladies who
had cared for the Georgia Lot" had
ordered about 290 headstones for graves.
but that the headstones were without letter.
ing, for the reason that these ladies' were
without the necess Try means to have them
lettered. Mrs. Henry Taylor, Miss r. G.
Minis. Mrs. NJ. Fl. Wade and Mrs, F, w,
Gardner are collecting money to have this
necessary work done. They want a
very small amount, only about
500, and they will gladly accept
who are interested in this matter would
contribute dime, or a quarter of dollar.
the amount would be raised without any
one missing what he gave. The object for
which contributions are asked is a worthy
one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
at Sternberg's.

Our Christmas trade was "clearinen in
its effect. but didn't quite make clean
sweep" Some Holiday Goods were left.
We won't want them when the festive sea-
son is over-would rather let them go now.
Some people, perhaps fearing christmas
prices" resolved to wait and make their
presents after Christmas. They come in
notC. We will make the loss at once aud
be done with it. therefore this is the oppor-
tunity for those who waited Vases, Cut
Glass, Japanese Goods, Lamps, fine Crock
cry and China, Bronzes, Statues, Onyx
Tables, Brass Stands and Tables, novel
Brio a-Brac, etc. All must be cleared out !;
prices won't disappoint you.
Our Diamond, Jewelry and Silverware
Departments are still amply supplied. OF
course It is not necessary always to sell
rdiudbIes at loss, it would be like Offering
half-eages for four seventy-five. We
will. however, skin our profit to the bone
TO reduce stock This is another oppor-
tunity for tardy buyers.
Wedding presents are still in order.
Perhaps you belong 10 some society. Flee
ton period is at hand, and you may want
10 present some esteemed officer or colleague
with handsome Silver Piece or Set. or a
Gold-handied Cane or Umbrella We eau
please you. EogrsVing, suitable inscrip-
ton, etc.
Drop IN and see our stock, get our prices
aud yoa eap't help Investing pro6tably b
yourself krERSBERGs,
I'D i57 broDght0D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
LUDDEN d BATES g
Truth is Mighty
TO PIANO BUYERS

All who took ADVANTAGE
OF our Twentieth Birtbdsv
Celebration to examine orr
immense display of Pianos
were unanimous in SAVING,
that no such exhibit of musi,
cal instruments had ever
been seen in this city. We
take this occasion to assure
our customers that we can
still show them many of the
finest Pianos now for salei in
America. Numbers of these
were made especially to orr
order, and will be found nm
equaled for tone, touch and
Workmanship.
When we announced that
our Holiday Stock was as
large and excellent as anv
IN the city of New York wa
were strictly within the
truth, as the result has
shown. Despite large
Christmas sales we have a
good stock, and shall con-
tlnue our
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
GALATIANS thirty BILLS.
The Way the Legislators Bill Intro
ducing Was Divided.

=
ducing Was Divided.
Chatham county's representatives did
their share of tire work of the session of the
legislature which was just closed and intro
duced their full quota OF bills. Thirty bills
/ in all were introduced by the Chatham
delegation. divided as follows: By Mr.
Clifton Il, by Maj. Ryals 10, by Mr.. Hart
ridge g
OF the seventeen bills presented by, NIr.
Clifton ten were passed, one was tabled, one
was withdrawn, one vas killed by commit
tee and four are still in the hands of COM
mittees and will come up at the summer
session.
or the ten bills introduced by Mai. Ryals
seven were passed, one vas killed by COM
mitiee and two are still in the hands of
committees. -
OF the three introduced by Mr.. Hsrtridge,
two were passed and one is in the hands Of
the committee
Some of the bills introduced are Of
especial interest 10 the people of Savannah.
The bill TO authorize the mayor aud alder
men 10 require male residents 10 do street
duty was passed, and also the bill to invest
the mayor OF Savannah with the veto power.
Tue bill introduced by Mr.. Clifton to pay
the accounts of the expert examiners
appointed under the act approved Nov. 12,
state road, was passed. The appropriation
proposed in the bill was $500 to each ex-
aminer, but this was cut down to $3.50 by
the committee. Col. John Screveu of Sa-
vannsh was one of the expert examiners.
The bill to give the jurors of the city
courts OF the state the same compensation
as is given the jurors Of the superior courts
is in e hands Of the judiciary committee.
1t was favorably reported. and viii proba-
bly, pass at the summer session.
Maj. Ryals' bill to make railroad CON-
panies subject to municipal taxation was
passed.
The bill to regulate the hours Of labor OF
trainmen, by Maj. Ryals. was passed. Bill
No. 10, to provide an additional penalty for
Sunday liquor selling, aud bill No. IS, re-
lating t. the running of trains on the Sab
bath day, both by Maj. Ryals, are still in
the hands Of the committees Both bills
have provoked considerable discussion.
Mr.. Hartridge's bill to define the western
boundary OF the city of Savannah was
passed.
MIR. Hartridge made his record in fighting
the bad bills introduced by many of his
brother members and Sc; them good ex-
ample by introducing very few himself
In conversation with MORNING News
reporter Mr.. Clifton said that as consIdera-
ton OF the Whitfield bill and legislation
upon the subject of insurance generally
are now in allegiance. it would lie
well for Savannah bust ess men,
interested in the subject Of
insurance. to study it closely, so that
they will be in position to formulate an
idea as to the character of the legislation
they prefer, SO that a measure embodying
this IDEA may be introduced at the next ses-
sion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
TWO CoLORBD FoUNDLINGs.

A Colored Man and Woman Find q
Baby at Their Doors.
Rebecca Young, a colored woman living
at No. 81 Gordon street lane, thought she
heard an infant crying in front of her house
Saturday night, and on investigating found
newborn colored babe wrapped in few
rags lying on her doors. ep. The woman
took the babe to the police barracks, and
was sent to DR.. Bru ner. who will investi-
gate the case and try and find the mother.
Lewis Steele, colored man living in
Dittmersville. was attracted late at night
by the cries of baby, and on going to his
front door he discovered colored infant of
few hours birth wrapped up in piece of
cloth on his stoop. Steele came to the CITY
yesterday and reported the matter at the
barracks. He was told 70 bring the baby
to police court this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
F. H. MILLER D MES IT.
He is Not to Be judge Chisholm's Sue
c-ssor.

He is Not to Be Judge Chisholm's Sue
csSgor.
The Augusta Chronicle yesterday printed
the runner that Frank H Miller, ESQ.,, of
Augusta, is to be Judge Chsholm's successor
as general counsel for the Plant Investment
Company, the Plant system the South
ern Express Company. Mr.. Miller went on
to New York with Mr. Plant last week, and
this fact, the ChroniLe says, coupled with
the utterauces Of gentleman who was
thought likely to know something of the
matter, has given considerable color to the
rumor.
The rumor seems, however, to have been
without foundation. Mr.. Miller telegraphed
the MORNING NEWS last night denying its
truth. The publication, he says,
was without his knowledge or
Information. He adds: THAT the
varied interests of the Plant svs-
tenn will continue to be represented by the
the eminent firm, Chisholm, Erwin &
duBignon, is my greatest wish and de-
sire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
THE COOLEST DAY YET.
The Temperature Down to 80 and
Fails TO Get Above 40 Degrees.

The Temperature Down to 80 and
Fails TO Get Above 40 Degrees.
Yesterday was probably the coolest day
of the season so far in this immediate Sec
ton and throughout the northern states.
The maximum temperature in Savannah
yesterday was 40 and the minimum 33e,
giving mean Of 40, which was nine be-
low the normal for the day.
The cold was not severe and there was no
wind, but there was steady settled cold all
day, which was perceptib.e after spend
log short while in the open air.
The reports received by Signal Observer
Gorgas 10 o'clock last night showed it was
generally very cold throughout the north
Duluth, MINI. reported A. below zero,
Portland. Ne, reported 2 above; Boston, s.;
New York. l2s Philadelphia. 22': Wash
ipgton, 2ye Pittsburg. 20s Buffalo, 22e, st.
Vincent, n. OAK, -.
The weather was generally fair.
The local forecast for to-day is for fair,
warmer weather.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
CITY BREvIrIES.

DeKalb Lodge No. 9, /. o. O. f., meets
tonight.
The Ancient Order Of Hiberniaus will
give New Years hop at Catholic Library
hall Wednesday night.
Fifteen prisoners hal been docketed for
the mayo court bis morning up TO mid
night last night. Drunk and disorderly are
the charges.
secretary Ganahl announces that the
meeting OF the Olmstead Club 20 have been
held AZ Armory hall tonight has been post
poned uutil Tomorrow night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
THE BIRTH OF CaRIST.
Hundreds of People View the Tableau
at the [ athedreL

u 0RIIuR SUS OF F5~pIe Wow INC TabIeau
at the athedraL
Hundreds of people awaited themselves
yesterday of the opportunity to view the
tableau of the birth of Christ, which Rev.
w. A. Mccarthy has had on exhibition in
the cathedral basement since C ristmas
day. On account of the great number of
people visiting the scene the basement will
be kept open until Jan. until o'clock
every afternoon.
On that day the three wise men following
the comet will be placed in position, and
the tableau will then be complete repre-
sentation Of the birth Of the Redeemer and
ali the incidents connected Herewith.
Everybody, irrespective of creed or color,
is invited to visit the basement and view
the great scene, the like of which has never
before been exhibited in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
Something for the New Year.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29

Reduced prices will BIO continued this
week, ~ take advantage u tho time. Cali,
get prices and inspect the desirable llne 81
reliable toiiot ana holiday goods &C low
prices. tutlsrcups 10 cents q bOx, gum
drols ~ cents pound. Prices among per
sQuala. ~.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
FOR DERANGEMEN rs OF THE
BRAIN

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
DR. ID. F. BoULsTER, Augusta, Me-, says:
lin functional arrangements of the brain
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with gratifying results. Nd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29

Headache. tQoihaehe. backache, and an other
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iFefyiody's nnniedy i what they call DR..
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
AT THE THEATER.

Mr.. Hartridge to Lecture on the
Alliance Tonight.
Hon. Gazaway Hartridge will deliver his
latest lecture on "The Rise and Fall Of of
the Farmers Alliance" at the theater
to-night,an that the lecture will be equally
as great a success as that delivered in Rome
and Atlanta there is not a doubt. Mr..
Hartridge's reputation as a humorist and
his former lectures insure big audience
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29

holdings aud Picture Frames az little
store around the coraer. d. 7. Taylor. 1856
York sLreeE-Aa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29
SOMETHING LEFT

Pictures in great variety and all prices.
M. T. Taylor, 1876 York street.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-29

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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20

|
We are having beautiful weather sine,
the rain Tuesday, every thing is putting
on spring like appearance. Farmers arr
busy planting their corn, they are better
up with their work than this time last year
Prospects are fine for bountiful crop
Our school is progressing finely under
the management of Prof. Daniels. We also
have splendid Sunday school and literary
society, SO you see Buda Is coming out Of
the kinks.
The Alliance ESQ learn has secured q
piece of ground for their gin at Buda.
The black-smiths, Covert and Borgess.,
are the busiest men In town. they are first
class workmen and deserve The custom
they are getting.
Considerable sickness in the neighbor-
hood. Mrs. Duncan is improving slowly.
Mrs. Ed waliny has been qnite sick but is
now able to be up.
Quite stir among the Elite Of upper
Bear creek last Tuesday evening. The
occasion was the marriage Of Mr., Bud Weir
to Ms. Joe Andrews at the residence Of
Mrs. Eliza Candy. Rotations and few
chosen friends Of both were invited. After
the ceremony by Bro. Stdn0er, the guests
departed to the dining hall where a splendid
supper was waiting. Everything passed of
SIR. Weir and bride left the
next day for their home on Barrens branch.
The groom is well up in years, has seen
several rainy days but the bride is . beauti-
full brunette Of eighteen summers.
May they never have anything 20 mar their
happiness. and their future be perpetual sun
shine IL the wish Of OysoA.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20
Spunky San Marcos.

SAN MARCOS, Tex, Feb. 19.-At q mass
meeting of the citizens of San Marcos, held
this day to consider the rebuilding of Coro-
nal Institute, E. P. Reynolds was called to
the chair and S. Fisher made secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meet
ing and addresses were made by DR.. P. O..
Woods, Rev. Mr.. beats, G. G. johnson,
W. d. Wood. Maj. w. o. Hutchinson and
Others and subscription of So, 500, headed
by E. j. L. Green with $500. was raised in
a few minutes, and a committee consisting
of Judge Ed r Kone. ]. w. Nance and g.
G. johnson, was appointed to wait on the
citizens to secure further contributions
Statesman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-02-20
PERSONAL.

Mr., Ed connally Is now running the Blue
Front restaurant.
Mr. Murchison has been sick for several
weeks, but is recovering.
Mrs. Duncan experienced q severe attack
OF illness, but We are glad TO hear Is better.
We had the pleasure of meeting our old
friend, Maj. Moon, in town one day this
week.
DR.. Denton was called over on yesterday
to see Mrs, d. y. Combs, who remains quite
| ILL.,
j. E. Davis has boen in his old neighbour
hood on business for some time. He likes
his new home, and says his brother Tom is
also well pleased.
Elder Pritchett, formerly of this place, Is
located as pastor of the Christian church ut
Mckinney.
The name of j. r. Burleson's sou-in-law,
now resident Of this place. is Beaver, in.
stead Of Brewer. rs our types got II last
week.
Col. David Crockett Burleson, Of the vi.
cinity Of Buda, was in the city the first Of
the week.
Immediately on hearing of the burning of
the Institute, f. Il. Malone. of Dallas, a
former student. telegraphed Mr.. Ed Green
to put him down 800 towards rebuilding.
Nothing small about Frank.
We believe the FREE Press has never
noticed the rather recent firm of Andrews
d King. They are now before the public
with full stock of seasonable goods. See
their notices elsewhere.
Our friend d. X. Cocreham, of Kyle,
made us an agreeable call on yesterday. He
is selling patent churn which appears to
be quite meritorious. making the work of
churning quick and easy.
Mr.. Wolfe, late of Seguin, occupies the |
Hutchins- Glover store-room with stock |
of dry goods. As heretofore noticed, he
has purchased house on San Antonio
street and, as he informs us, designs erect
ing a building on the same premises for his
store. IT'S thus that business is, and will
continue growing, out on San Antonio
street.
A meeting of the ladies at Mrs. Gid
Johnson's on Monday, devoted themselves
to sewing for the young lady pupils of the
Institute who lost their wardrobes in the
fire. Their efforts were energetic and bore
excellent fruits. Mrs. Danforth, we learn,
deserves especial credit for faithful work.
cutting and making, without money and
without price. All honor to the good ladies,
,ne and all.