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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
LETTER LIST.

List Of Letters remaining In the HALEY tldsho)
PostofAce for the week ending April &c. 1890.
Persons calling for any Of these Letters will pisass
ssy Advertised"
Crawford, Gus. Graham. James.
Watson. Capt J. X. Roberts, Mise Nora.
johnson, Otto. Pawell, Geo. ".
Reed, Waiter N.
EDWARD ANGEL, Post,paase1
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
His Wife Is Cleanin: House.

Chicago Times.
know him by his ssidened eye,
Ills cowed aad tiuid air,
The agony upon his face.
His tossed and tunbled hair
The same old wife is cleaning house,
And putting things to rights.
Who eteps each morn upon tack
And bsrks his shins o'nights.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

The HALEY Baths "Open."
The baths At the HALEY Hot Springs
are ready for the public, the place
having been re.opened for the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
a START TOWARD Taa MINES.
Swinton Gay Takes the Initial Step by
Cracking a Eouse.

SWinton Gay Takes the Initial Step by
Cracking a Eouse.
Swinton Gay tcolored) will receive a
Christmas present from Mayor Schwarz
this morning in the shape of commIttal to
jail on the charge Of burglary.
Henry u. Dreeson has a store and residence
on the corner of Wilson ana Stewart streets
Tuesday night it was broken into and robbed
OF several pieces Of silver ware, an overcoat
and lot of other clothing. The family knew
nothing OF 1t until they discovered yester-
day morning that the house had been
robbed. An az was found inside the house.
which it Is supposed the burglar carried ia
with him with murderous intent If he should
be discovered.
Gay went into Muhlberg's pawnshop YES
tsrday morning and pawned clock. Mr..
Munlberg suspected that Gay was not
all right. ana when be came In a little later,
about o'clock, with the silverware and
clothing to pawn, he telephoned for Detec-
tive BaSch to come down and arrest the
man.
The detective had his hands full Of other
business and telepboned the pawnbroker to
call on the policeman at the market. Officer
Bossell was on duty there, and was called on
to make the arrest. Gay was arrested lust
as he was leaving the shop. He denied any
Knowledge of tine robbery, saying the
articles were given to him by man to
pawn for him. He will have bard work ex-
planning away the suspicious circumstances
when Solicitor General Fraser takes hold of
the case
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
POLICE sAvE A QUIET TIME
The EN- ergency Squad has Little Il
Do-Ihe Casualties.

The Emergency squad has Little to
Do-The Casualties.
Christmas eve was rather quiet with the
police, only two drunken men having been
arrested during yesterday. Twenty-four
arrests were made. but the majority
were for throwing .hrspoppers on
the streets north of Liberty
which is forbidden by the ordinance. Chief
Green sent out squad Of sixteen privates
under Ssrgt killourhy at o'clock last
night to Bull street, at the intersection Of
State, where Bull street enters the court
house square on the north side.
They were what is known as
the fire detail. and remained on duty at
that point until OILS, as an emergency
squad. They were sent out as preeaution
in case Of any disturbance among the
crowds on Broughton street, near that
was not at all improbable with the crowds
that were on the streets last night There
was no disturbance of any kind, however,
and the squad was not called upon for any
service.
One or two casualties were reported, but
they ere not serious. About 10 o'clock q
crowd of white and colored boys came into
collision on Congress street, between Jeffer-
son and Barnard. and rs result one of the
in his groin. The wounded boy was
taken to O'Keeffe's drug store by some
friends, but as the wound appeared
to be serious the druggist sent him to Dr.
Norton's Office for treatment. The boy
who did the shooting escaped.
About the same time two negro men,
much the worse for Christman liquor, be-
came involved in dispute at
the corner of West Broad
end Broug hton atraets Affair passipy
profane compliments for few minutes one
OF the men whipped out a large knife and
slashed the other across the left arm The
wounded man lost considerable blood, and
the assailant escaped.
A little colored boy was struck in the leg
by spent bullet on Broughson street early
in the evening, but was not seriously hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
PUTTING Up SALARIES.
CITY OFFICIALS TO GET MORE PAY
NEXT YEAR.

The City Clerk, Treasurer, Marshal, As
sistant Chief Fireman, Fire Alarm
Superb tendent, First and Second
Assistant Engineers at the Water
Works, Inspector and Turn Cock the
Lucky Of1cers-The Treasurer, Clerk
and Marshal to be Bonded in Security
Companies.
The meeting of the city council last night
did not consume more than three-quarters
Of an hour. Every member was in his seat.
Only the most necessary business was trans
acted, as the aldermen were all anxious to
get out on the streets and enjoy the scenes
and pleasures incident to Christmas.
The ordinance fixing the salaries of city
officials was passed. Under its provisions
ten of the officials receive an increase of
pay. The clerk Of council will get here
after $4,000 per year, an increase of 5000;
the city treasurer g. 500, an increase of
Of $500; the assistant chief of FIRE depart
ment $3.50, en- increase of $3.50:
superintendent OF fire alarm 81. 200
an increase of $500: first and second
assistant engineers Of the water works
81 200 each, an increase of 500; turn cock
at water WORKS 81 ,200, an iucreaEe of $50:
inspector of water works 81, 200, an increase
Of $50, and machinist 5000, an increase of
$50.
The treasurer. marshal and clerk of couu-
Gil will be compelled to furnish bonds in a
security company, while the others will
have TO have two bondsruen each.
The ordinance creating the Office of In
spector of lulldings caused considerable
discussion. Several aldermen wanted it re-
committed, as they claimed the duties of
the Office were not properly defined. Alder
man Bailey, the author Of tine ordinan 9,
and Alderman McDonough strongly urged
its passage on the ground that it simply
created the Office, and the duties could be
defined at any other time by another
ordinance.
Alderman Myers finally brought the dis
cussion to close by moving that the ordi-
nance be laid on the table, which was
adopted by a vote Of z to s.
Bills to the amount of 50, 1871 10 were
passed for payment The council then ad-
journed until tomorrow night at 8 o'clock
As soon as the Adjournment was carried
Alderman McDonough moved that the
members of the council meet at his house in
fifteen minutes, which was unanimously
carried.
Mayor Schwarz then invited the board
into his Office, where champagne and cake
were served. and, after drinking the health
Of the mayor, the aldermen, headed by
Mayor Schwarz, started for Aide; man Mo-
Donough's residence. WHERE they were
further entertained
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
THE BUSINESS MANS XMAS.
Business Generally to be Suspended
throughout the City.

1AoiaSOo 1OGSEbAAy W 10 oASQo10GI
Throughout the City.
TIE business portion Of Savannah will
have a somewhat Ssbbath-like appearance
to-day. The business houses on the Bay,
and on Congress. Broughton and other bus
mess streets will be closed. and the day will
be generally observed as holiday among
business men.
The cotton exchange closed at noon yes
terday until tomorrow morning. The city
exchange will be closed to-day but the mayor
will hold court at the barracks as usual. The
banks, the board of trade, the custom
house and government offices will also be
closed. The postofflce will make the regular
collections and deliveries until 10 o'clock.
The money order, registry and stamp de-
partments will not be opened at all, and the
whole building will be closed after 10
O'Clock. Postmaster Doyle believes in CIV
ing the boys a show.
The railroad offices shut down yesterday
at noon to open tomorrow morning, Civ
log the employees day-aDd-a-half holiday.
The great majority OF the people of
Savannah will be at liberty to enjoy them
selves to-day and to feast and be merry at
home or abroad If they have kind friends
1t will be genuine holiday.
The Young Mems Christian Association
building will be open to members and
friends from $50 a. N. to 1890 p. m. the
same as at any other time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
CLOSING OF THE SCHOOLS.
Teachers and Pupils TO Get a two
Weeks HOLIDAY

Weeks Holiday
The public schools closed yesterday at
noon. The children will be given until
Monday. Jan. 5. to enjoy the holidays. The
time since last Friday has been occupied in
thorough examination OF the children
in everything they have gone over
in their studies since the opening Of the
session in October. The teachers report
the examinations uniformly good. aud are
much pleased with tho result of the last
three months work. The schools are
larger than ever before and the prospect IL
very bright indeed.
Some of the teachers will spend their hol-
idays IN other cities or in the counGry. Mr..
Arthur ]. O'Hara, principal of ST. Pat
rick's. has gone to New York his old home.
Col. S. B. Spencer, principal of tina Chatham
grammar school, left for Atlanta k,st night
where he will spend Xmas with his family.
Mr.. w. r Thigpen will also spend his
Christmas in Atlanta. Mr.. J. f. Way.
principal of the Massie high school, viii
spend several days in Liberty county, and
is calculating upon some fine sport hunting.
Supt. Baker will be at his office as usual
this morning, and the teachers remaining in
the city win drop in for a social chat during
the day.
The Savannah Academy also closed yes.
terday until Jan. 5, and most Of tlse private
schools also closed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
OUT OF THE FIELD.

The Savannah Fire and Marine Turns
Its Policies Over to the Hartford.
The Savannah Fire and Marine Insurance
Company went out Of business yesterday.
1t retires from the insurance field after a
fair financial success during the last three
years. The stockholders will get the full
amount Of the capital stock paid in, and a
satisfactory dividend In addition.
| Terms have been made with the Hartford
Insurance Company Of Hartford, Conn. to
assure all liabilities of the retiring company.
under its existing policies, without cost or
inconvenience 10 the policy holders, who are
amply protected.
While it is regretted that the home insti-
tuition has decided not to continue business,
in view Of the fierce competition, the
threatening outlook in legislation and the
prevailing uneasineSS III business circles, che
| action Of the stockholders seems to be war
ranted
A meeting of the stockholders was held at
noon yesterday at the company's offic.
Col William Garrard president OF the CON-
pany, stated the object of the meeting. Sec.
retary Daniels submitted a report of the
company's assets and liabilities, and sur
plus, which Is So, T4S
A resolution bv The board of directors
providing for the winding up OF the COM
panys affairs was passed and the proposis
ton OF the Hartford company was accepted
Three thousand one hundred shares of the
four thousand shares Of stock in the company
were represented in the meeting, and the
resolution to discontinue business was
almost unanimously passed.
The assets of the company consist mainly
OF gilt-edgsd stocks and bonds. These will
be sold to the best advantage, but will not
be forced on the market All are interest
paying, and ockholders will lose nothing
while waiting. The company will pay off
its liabilities in IS per cent dividends as
fast as the sales Of its securities warrant
Three to six months will probably suffice to
wind up the liquidation. some of the Sc
curities are apt TO advance in value, and a
final profit of 90 or 81 per share is not i'm
probable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
ORPHANS MADE HAPPY.

Christmas Trees at the Episcopal
Home-rhe Female Orphan Asylum.
The children of the Episcopal Orphans
Home, at the corner Of Liberty ami Jeffer-
son streets. had an enjoyable little enter
tainment last night, the chief feature of
which was beautiful Christmas tree.
There were some exerc ises by the chill
dren, which consisted of recitation
of appropriate passages Of scripture, Christ
mas hymns aud songs. The scripture
quotations were given very pretty turn
by bannerets bearing the subjects Of the
quotations, borne by the children, each
little one hosting her banner as
she recited the verses. They
were In the following order
The Wonderful Proclamation. Luke
H., As; The Wonderful Star, Mathew
H.; The Wonderful Song, Luke H., 1874:
The Wonderful Child, Luke H., 1890. The
children also quoted the different titles given
Christ In the scripture aud the prophecies
speeifying them from the Old Testament.
The Rotations were; "a Christ
ms ldyl,n "The Watch OF the
shephords' aud "lhe Bethlehem Star. -
The songs we're, "Saw You Never in tue
twilight a. a professional, aud "Tha
shepherds Watcned Tbeir FlocRs by III zht p
A. reeesslonai. TIE little ones acquitted
themselves admiralty.
The pressDts were distributed By the Rev.
Ho4b White, aad eaeh cbild was sabsian-
tlAilf femeuterrd, a. were also tins older
beads y tbe asylum. Tho tree was pF0yl4si
~ lady nauaDeF " Christ church, and
care Nas ihkea ~ HaQaftain sach child
pfsief@iiee ~ present. bsfofahaud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
LOCAL PERSONAL.

r. C. Olney of Waycrcss is at the Mar
shall
W. II. johnson of Brunswick is at the
Screven.
+. C. Frye of Atlanta is registered at the
Marshall
G. Smiley of Pittsburg is registered at
the Screyen.
F. NJ. Brown of Social Circle is stopping
at the Marshall.
tered at the Pulaski.
James w. Dancy Of Brunswick ia regis.
tered at the De Soto.
r. J. Lewis of Wilmington, N. c., is reg
istered at the Marshall.
Mr.. and MRS C. B. Huet of Batesburg, s.
c., are guests Of the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs T. w. CANADIAN of Bruins
wick are guests of the DE Soto.
Mrs. Henry Ashhurst and W. H. Ash
hurst OF Philadelphia are at the De Soto.
Z. w. Hutchinson and Harry A. Jordan
have gone TO Atlanta to spend the holidays.
H. c. Converse, J. A. Converse and Miss
Converse OF Burlington. VT, are guests Of
the DE Soto.
J.J. Lyons, assistant foreman OF A. s.
Bacon Il Sons mill. left last night for Au-
guata to spsud the holidays.
LII. Sykes, formerly conductor on 81 Q
Savannah, Florida and Western railway,
but now a merchant Of Houston, Tex, Is
stopping at the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen w. Merritt, Nj.
and AIRS. James Is arid. Mr. and Mrs. james
L. Schuyler and I'd Barnard Of New York
are stopping at the De Soto.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
THE TOBACCO TAX RnBA TIE.
It Is Only Allowed n Unbroken Pack
ages Held on Jan. l.

~
ages Held on Jan. l.
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue
Theo. Basch announces that he is ready to
issue claim blanks for rebate OF taxes paid
on tobacco and snuff to all who have not
received them. The rebate of 2 cents a
pound is only allowed to those who have
$50 pounds OF tobacco and over in unbroken
packages on Jan. l, 1891.
The expression Original and unbreken
factory PACKAGES embraces every whole
duly stamped package, large or small.
which remains as it came from the factory,
with the same contents, and all of the same
originally packed therein.
The goods upon which the manufacturer
or dealer is entitled to rebate must be care
fully inventoried on the first day OF jan
uary, 1891, IN presence of two disinterested
witnesses, who must be persons of good re-
pute in the community for truth and
veracity, and must not have an interest in
any claim for rebate of tax on tobacco or
snuff under the act OK Dec. Is, 1890, and
must not be clerks or employees of any claim
ant.
Boxes of tobacco are frequently so
sta nped that they may be opened without
breaking the stamp. The witnesses should
examine such boxes for other evidence of
opening, and where they are in doubt they
should insist, that the boxes be opened
and the contents submitted to inspection.
In taking The inventory, the witnesses
must each count all the packages and keep
an accurate account of the same on sheets
of paper, which they should sign and de-
liver to the claimant TO be preserved for
future use if required. The computation;
required to find the weights and numbers,
aud the amounts Of rebate, must be care
fully made and proved by each Of the wit
nesses. so that they may be able TO swear to
the correctness of the same and OF tho. total
sum claimed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
The Ben Eur Tebleaux.

The Ben Hur tableaux, which have created
sensation in the north, will be given at the
theater on Monday night, Jan. 5. The tab
leaux contain thirty-three scenes from Lew
Wallace's great story of the Christ. The
entertainment will be under the direction of
Mrs. e. K. Bradford of Washington, D. c.. g,
who has given the tableaux in Washington,
Brooklyn, New York and Boston. where
they have been witnessed by immense
audiences. The cast is composed of over
twenty people, all well known in Savanna b
society. The entertainment is for the bsne-
fit of the EPISCOPAL Orphans Home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
Oheap Christmas Presents

Sternberg's have determined to clear on,
their SECOND FLOOR this week. Cost is
the only limit, and when 1t is stated that
their second floor stock WAS bought at q
bargain, "CosT" will convey the idea that
some remarkably low prices will rule. The
remaining stock comprises handsome Glass
and Chinawares, fine Lamps, Tables,
Stands, Japanese Novelties, Bric-a-Brac
Vases, Imported Decorated Wares, Bronzes
Etc. This stock must lie closed out and
prices will not stand in the way. Times are
hard. Money is tight, and Messrs. Nj. Stern
berg &Bro. appreciate the situation fully,
and ara prepared to work on their Jewelry
Department this week on o remarkably
close margin Of profit. Run over this lisi
and see IL there isn't something you want.
Don't be afraid of prices:
Diamond Necklaces,
Diamond Earrings,
Diamond Pendants,
Diamond Hair Ornaments,
Diamond Lace Pins,
Diamond Rings,
Diamonds Mounted,
Diamonds Loose,
Gold Watches.
Chains, Charms,
Cuff Buttons,
Scarf Pins,
Shirt Studs,
Thimbles, Bracelets,
Bead Necklaces,
Heart Charms,
Umbrellas, Hair Pins,
Gold. Headed Canes,
Fine Sterling and
Plated Silverware,
Match Boxes.
Silver Flasks.
Corkscrews, Combs,
Ink Stands,
Button Hooks,
Knives. Scissors,
And hundreds of other articles whose
beauty, utility and appropriateness will b
suggested at glance.
M. STERNBERe & Bro,
I'D. l57 Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25

The wholesale stock Of Holiday Goods, such as
Bronzss, Clocks, Mirrors, ETC., etc., comprising
remnants OF our wholesale stock in this line,
viii be closed out at very low figures to make
room for our regular stock. Ladies and all are
invited to call and mako their selection
These goods will be offered until New Years
LIPPMAN BROS, Wholesale Druggists.
Opposite the Market
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
VENTILATED OVEN STOVES.

The Capital Acorn stove with Wire
GAUGE Attachment the Latest lm'
provement OF That Kind Cut
Lowell az baltimore. hardware dealers
are pushing this range 20 the front with
great deaf OF yieor aud host Of meritorious
claims for IL. One 81 the fea's IL is said %
perform l. the roasting q "a egg. ~ ia
oven without breakiDg tbs she'll Noc3ip.
InOu stove viii accomplish this, tbs test te-
ing tbs most delicate a al for any cookiog
apparatus. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25

Neighbors" is said TO be charming char
actes. sketch, which suggests old time
miustrelsy, aud an exceeding clever imi-
tation Of negro plantation character. It is
done by MeSsrs. Jansen, Powers, Primrose
and Queen. Lew Dockstader the original
comedian. Will appear in his speciality
''Misflts.n The march OF the "Imperisls'
Is announced as splendid
military drill, and introduces electric
light effects. Swift and Chase,
eccentric musical comedians, are well
known. The performance closes with en-
original black pantomime, entitled "a Hor-
rible NiQhtn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
The Races To-Day.

The greatest and most important Of Sa-
vannah's racing events will take place at
the Thunderbolt driving park this after
noon.
The judges for the day, Msssrs. George
w. Owens and L. q. Gleason, will call the
horses at 2;30 o'clock sharp. The free-for-
all race will be the first on the programme
The Coast Line railroad will run a special
schedule to the track,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT BETHESDA.

Turkeys, Firepoppers and Tin Horns
for the Orphan Boys.
The stewards of the Union Society have
provided a sumptuous Christmas dinner for
the boys at Bethesda. The menu embraces a
sufficient number of turkeys for one hun
dred boys, that is about twenty-five birds,
and the usual roasts, entrees, etc., and can
dies, fruits. cakes, etc. for dessert. The
stewards have also provided the usual sup
ply of fireworks ana tin horns for the occa-
sion.
Mrs. NJ. +. White, Orleans square, an
ever constant friend Of Bethesda, whose
family, the Habershams, has been identified
with that institute for $50 years, sent a lot
of toys to the boys.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25

The children will have a feast to-day at
o'clock. provided for by the directresses.
The orphans of the Female Orphan Asy-
lum were also made happy by Christmas
tree and armfuls Of presents and good
things. They will have a merry holiday to-
day.
The congregation Of Wesley Monumental
church distributed wagon load Of grocer
les end other articles among the poor OF
the church yesterday afternoon. and many
mourning hearts were made brighter.
Charity was bestowed by generous hands
throughout the city, and the homes OF the
poor were made cheerier by il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
Dolls, Half Price, at s,lva's.

A large stock of dressed and undressec
Bisque Jointed Dolls, Bisque Kid Body Dolls
Washable and Wax Dolls, which must, and
will be sold, if price is any inducemeat
Early buyers will save money and get the
choice.
My sale at reduced prices to close on
retail stock still continues.
Silver plated ware very low. Rich Gu
Glassware ditto. Dinner Sets, Chambe
Sets, lea Sets. moving lively. A good lin,
of Pianos, Psrlor and Hall Lamps, Tabl
Cutlery, Brass Goods, Bisoue Figures, Ar
Pottery, aud everyday furnishings. 4
largs lot Of Toy Tea Sets. Call early ant
often. JAS. 8. SILVA,
-Ad lao Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
THE RIVER AND HARBoR.

Happenings Along the Wnarves and
Among the Shipping.
>, The Spanish steamship Miguel M. PM
nos got aground on Tybee knoll yesterday
while going to sea and rem aimed during the
DAY. She probably worked off on last
nights tide.
The British bark James G.. Baine was
cleared yesterday for Liverpool, with 2,O75
Daies Of upland cotton, weighing 1,O12. 81
pounds, valued at $S8,6O0. Cargo by
William Eower g. Son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-25
Rumorsd Riot Near Pembroke,

A report was received at Savannah yes
terday of riot in the country, some dis
tance from Pembroke, ON the Savannah and
Western railroad. The report was that a
white man shot and killed one negro and ST.
verely wounded another on Tuesday night.
Inquiry was made among the Central rail.
road employees and Others likely to be in re-
csipt OF information from that section, but
nothing had beea heard of such an affair.