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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
JeweIry Clerk Robbed by Cyprian

DEHvER, Aug l2.-On Friday Marie Bebees, of
this city. sent to prominent iewelry store, ask
ing that diamond necklace and rings be sent
her for inspection. Gems to the value of S. 90
were sent by an employee. The woman invited
him into the front parlor 10 drink wine He
drank, placing the diamonds on the piano He
then reeled and fell 20 the floor. The wine had
been dragged. When he recovered the woman
and diamonds were gone. she was traced To
Omaha. which place she .ef! Monday night Tor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
Giving Him the Chord.
Washington Post.

WasaIIs ION F0st.
1t was in the Far West and some of the
citizens were giving their attention to a
man who had been stealing horses.
What organization is that?' asked an
Eastern man as the crowd passed. some
sort of secret socIety?"
Not exactly" was the reply. THAT,
stranger, Is our village string band"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
Convressman-FIect Gamble.

YANKroS, 5. D., Aug. 4-John &. Gamble
died at his home in this city this morning of
paralysis of the heart He came to Dakota ter
ritory eighteen years ago 10 practice law He
has been active in politics and was elected con-
gresham from South Dakota last fall by the Re-
.publicans
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
National Bank at South Bend.

SOUTH BIND, Aug. l2-lSpecial. Two gentle
men, ). Z. Orcntt and j. ". Maxwell. recently
from Nebraska and well known among the
banking institutions, have established q ma
tionai bank al south Bend with paid-up capi-
tal OF S50on. They expect 20 be in readiness
for business about september /. 1901.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
Tnapnreciated Sarcasm.

Judge.
Ironical guest-There's only nice,
large fly in this stew, waiter.
Waiter-Yeas, l done notice dey was
only one. It's kinder early for dem yet,
boss, an yer can't hardly spec mo- dan
one till deYis in season.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
A California Judge Dead.

San FRANCISCO, Aug. 1I-superior Judge
Hoge, who has been i'll for some time with gas
tritis, died this noon, aged eighty years. He
leaves d widow and several children.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-15
The Land Odice

There were FIVE cash entries one timber land
entry, one homestead yesterday at the United
states land Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
THE LATE SAMUEL BENEDIOr, D. D
Tribute of Respect to the Memory of
Good and Faithful Man.

Tribute of Respect to the Memory of
a Good and Faithful Man.
The Rev. Dr. Benedict is well remembered
in this city. For many years he was rector
of st. Johns church. His faithfulness to
duty in the trying times Of 1873 made him
dear 70 many hearts. The Cincinnati cleri-
Gus. that met with Bishop Vincent in Avor-
dale Nov. II, adopted a memorial upon DR..
Benedict which shows the high estimation
in which he was held. The following are
extracts from it:
FoRAsaUcH as our Heavenly Father has
been pleased to call our beloved brother, Sam
uel Benedict, D. D., from his earthly labo=s to
the rest and reward of the righteous, we, bis
brethren members OF the Clerical Club OF Gin.
cinnati, do put on record this testimonial of
our regard and affection.
DR.. Benedict was a man Of God, Thoroughly
furnished unto all good works." He was en-
dowed with fine physical constitution and
qualities of mind aud heart of a high order
The former was SO disciplined to temperate and
we'll ordered habits and the latter SO educated.
strengthened and wisely exercised, that when
called away, having attained nearly three score
years and ten, Ibis eye was not dimmed nor his
natural force abated.' His character was we'll
rounded and symmetrical Its various elements
were happily harmonized, oompacted and assiu-
lated, and the resultant was a man. perfect
and entire, wanting nothing" we'll fitted for
the diversified duties of his holy calling.
His convictions were definite and strong
being formed by careful Investigation and re-
Election. His life was inspired by a sin 9leness
of purpose. He was a theologian. and well
msrieed the degree of doctor OF divinity.
His preaching was TO edihcation and not to
destruction" He set forth the glorious gospel
clear forcibly and in its completeness.
He was a churchman Of the old-fashioned,
high church type, cons ervative, yet not averse
to real progress.
AS rector he was guided by sound judgr emit
and discretion. He had special aptitude, either
natural or acquired, for ministering to tine sick
and afi icted.
His brethren held him in most loving esteem.
He was warm hearted, genial, affable. dignified
transactions, and withal so sincere and honest
that his words we're always taken at their full
value. AS a clergyman, as in all relations IN
life, he was exemplary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
AT THE THBATER.
The 1.-TWO Johns" Make Fun for Christ
mas Night Theater-goers.

The 1.-TWO Johns" Make Fun for Christ
mas Night Theater-goers.
The "Two Johns" had the largest Christ.
mas night audience that has been in the
theater in years. The play is just the kind
to settle Christmas dinner. All the fun
possible is drawn from the awkward and
comical situations that two persons of like
build and characterization can be
involved In. John Hart and Quinn Philips
starred jointly in the physically. though not
technically speaking, heavy roles. 80 we'll
were they made up. and SO we'll were they
matched by nature that It was difficult for
some TO tell which was Peter Johns" and
which wac Philip Johns" One Of the
features of the entertainment was the dane
ing of the Cassie sisters, who were recalled
again and again Miss Aubrey sang and
danced to the delight of the audience. Not
only lie tina plot Of the play a succession OF
decidedly humorous complications, some OF
which are quite indescribable, but the
company is made up of clever people
capable actors aud vocalists.
A special matinee performance will be
given to-day and the concluding perform
ance tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
AT THE CHURCHES.

The Programmes of Music, the Ser
mons and Decorations.
There was the usual observance of the day
In the churches. The services in the Catho-
lie churches were of the usual imposing
character. All the masses were attended
by large congregations, and according to
custom the collections were for the
orphans. At the pontidcal high mass
at 10:80 O'Clock at the Cathedral the
edif1ce was packed, all denominations being
represented. Bishop Becker celebrated
the mass. assisted by Rev. W. A. Mo-
Carthy as deacon, Rev. John Mccarthy as
Bub-deacon and Vicar General Cafferty as
master of ceremonies. Bishop Becker
preached an appropriate sermon. The pre-
dlotion in the MORNING NEWS that the
Cathedral music would be fine was more
than verified. 1t was the best heard there
In years. The soloists. Mrs. Gaudry, Mrs.
Crohan, Misses Nolan, Hunter, Gross and
Courtenay and Prot Smith and Messrs.
Donovan, Price and O'Connor sung beauti-
fully. The principal feature OF the music
was the singing of the "CFedo" by double
quartette. The WORK of the choir yesterday
was q splendid evidence of the training
ability OF Prof Hubner. Prof. Mehrtens
performed splendidiy on the organ and
got from the old instrument the finest
effects attainable.
The music at st. Patrick's was also a
feature. The choir was never In better
voice nor was Leonard's fourth mass ever
sung in better style in Savannah. Rev.
P II. Mcmahon celebrated the high mass
and also preached a sermon.
The services of Sacred Heart church and
St Benedict's (oolored) church was largely
attended and the music in each was well
rendered.
The Christmas music Of all the Catholic
churches wall be repeated at to-morrows
services.
At the Episcopal churches the congrega-
ttons were large and the services were Of an
elaborate character. The music at ST.
Johns by the quartette choir was feature
of the service.
A large congregation attended the serv-
ices at Christ church. The rector, Rev. Robb
White, read the usual morning prayer,
followed by the communion service. The
decorations were simple. The galleries
were decorated with a heavy band Of ever
green and the chancel was filled with palms
and potted plants.
At st. Pauls the services were of an in
teresting character. The sermon was
preached by the rector, Rev. Mr. Curtis.
Rev. H. p. Counts conducted the serv-
ices at the Lutheran church, which were
attended by the usual congregation. There
were no decorations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
TIE FIELD SPORTS.
The 7. M. c. a. Events q Decided
Success.

The 7. M. G. A. Events Decided
Success.
The principal event in the city was the
field sports Of the Young Mems Christian
Association at the parade ground. The
sports were witnessed by nearly 900 peo-
pie, and were a splendid athletic success.
Alexander Krenson carried off nearly all
the honors of the day, and he was a hero
with his young friends, who were out in
full force.
The first event was the mile and a half
bicycle race. There were four entries. r.
Fl. Polk, Sam Whitesides, J. NJ. Johnston
and II. A. Wenzel. The race was won by
WenEel in 5:291S.
It putting the shot h A. Stults won by 60
points, putting the ball "a feet inches. J.
NJ. Johnston comes next with IS points on a
throw of "A feet 5 inches. J. f. Dusenberry
made AZ points on throw of % feet inch
6. a. Kriete received as points on throw
Of % feet. Alexander Krenson's record
was 80 points. a throw Of 10 feet inches
G. ID. Durham came last with "a points, on
a throw of IS feet 5 inches.
The t00-yard dash was the most exciting
event Of the programme. There
were seven entries, Messrs. Kirete.
Stults, KreDson, Dusenberry, Burn
ham, J.F. Cam aud Johnston. The
race was run in three heats, the winner
OF each heat having 10 run the course for the
prize. Stults won the first heat in "a sec
onds. Krenson the second In the same time,
and j. F. Cam the third in l1M. The run
off was tight contest, the three men
alnaoss crossing the mark together. Kren-
son won by one-fourth of a second,
making the same time as he did in the first
heat, ilH, while Stults and Cams time
was 11%.
The putting of the hammer gave some
| pretty good exhibitions Of muscle The
hammer weighed II pounds and it was no
easy task for a man to sling 1t over his head.
| Each contestant had three trials and Uhe
| prize was won by II. A. Suits, who sent
the hammer 65 feet from the ring on the
| first throw. The total score was as follows:
| Stults 65, 64.2, 64.1-points 80; Burnham 0,
| 40.l, 423-points "a; Dusenberry, IS, O.,
| 35.6-points S5.7; Krenson o, 49,, 26.S-
points 81; Kriete 34.5, 0, 30.3-points 10.
The running high jump was won by
Krenson, who cleared the stick at 4 feet and
| inches, making 48 points There was
| quite an exciting contest in this event and
when Krenson won his friends picked him
up on their shoulders and carried him
| around for several minutes cheering,
| The one-quarter mile run was won by
Krenson in 1:115, 81 points. Kriete came Ia
second in 1:02, 90 points. and Stults made it
In LOO, 9S points.
There were but two entries IN the running
broad jump, Krenson and Stults. Krenson
won making a jump Of Is feet inches,
netting him As points. Stults' score was Is
feet 8 inches, giving him % points.
The last event on the card, mile run, was
won by Krenson also.
Although Krenson won nearly all the
events be lost the all-round point prize.
which was carried of by Suits. The total
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

and tied with a knot OF white ribbon. The
dinner was thoroughly up to the occasion.
The Screven house had a very neat
menu card, headed by "Merry Christmas to
Alln and followed by an excellent bill Of
fare
: Freid '& Hicks restaurant set 'em up"
in grand style.
A splendid Christmas dinner was served
to the regular boarders in the ladies' dining
room and big bowl OF champagne punch
was provided which was dished out freely.
John Sullivan's restaurant set out a fine
dinner for the guests.
BIG FREE LUNCH.
The De Soto's free lunch was a thing Of
beauty, though not joy forever, and ex-
celled anything Of the kind ever seen in
Savannah. 1t was Chef Xavier Haller's
browning work Of art since the
opening of the season at the
De Soto. The center piece represented a
team of sucking pigs harDessed to q wagon,
driven by Santa Claus, and loaded with
boned turkey, garnished with quail. The
second piece was an immense salmon,
decorated in green, red and black and
lying upon a bed OF green mess, made Of
frozen suet aud butter. At the head of the
table were two hams. one figured in sugar,
s S6S ,sn o.S.r vase ns.o. Of flowers
red squares. At the foot of the table sat
two wild turkeys with their wings and
feathers on as il alive. Then there was a
vase Of headoheese, "historie" and chicken
ana lobster salads and other dishes.
PRETTY TO LOOK AT, TOO.
The lunch was enough to feed 100 men,
was set out In the breakfast room for the
guests to view during the day and was
transferred 10 the bar at night So real
were the figures that many refused to be-
lieve they had been cooked until
the chef removed the decorations
and deity inserted the knife, revealing the
rich meats beneath.
The feature Of the lunch was that every.
thing about IL. even to the decorations and
imitation flowers and woodwork, was eat
able.
Most Of the saloons put on some extra
touches for the day, and all were freely
patronised. In fact, 1t Is seldom that so
much drinking and 50 little quarreling and
lighting are seen on the same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
MARKET SQUARES YRoTNoHN1Cs
Pano Pope's Fruit Stand Wrecked by
g Christmas Revalar

Peno Pope's Fruit Stand Wrecked by
a Christmas Reveler
Market square had fireworks display of
its own after midnight this morning. When
it was over PIANO Pope's fruit stand, at Con-
gress and Barnard streets, looked as IL a
cyclone had struck it.
A couple of Christmas jewellers got into
quarrel with the man in charge of the
stand, and while the quarreling was
going on somebody touched a match
to pile of fireworks. There
was a sissing sound and 10 the next few
minutes the neighborhood was treated to a
display of pyrotechnics that rivaled the
last Days Of Pompeii.n The quarrelers
and the crowd that had gathered,
stampeded in every direction. Roman
candles, sky rockets, firewheels,
cannon peppers and Chinese bombs
exploded and banged and the air was flled
with them. Apples. oranges, grapes, igs,
raisins. nuts and candy were mixed with
the fireworks aud few in every direction.
The market and adjoining buildings were
bombarded and tie square was bright with
the illumination. When the smoke had
cleared away and the stampeders
ventured under the awning over the fruit
stand the place was wreck. The sidewalk
and pavement were covered with fruit and
with the fragments of exploded fire.
works. The market police whis-
tied for assistance and half a
dozen policeman were soon on the scene.
| One of the quarrelers was marched Off to
the barracks and the rest got away.
The fruit stand hands spent the rest of
the night gathering up the ruins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
LOCAL PERSONAL.

T. H. Patillo, OF the Atlanta Constitution,
is at the Screven.
L. A. Afford and J. r. Afford of Daisy
are registered at the Marshall.
MIR. and Mrs. William H. Barry of Pa
tapsco. N. j., are stopping at the De Soto.
I. h. Jennings and J. R. Jennings Of
jennings, Fla, are registered at the De
Soto.
j. W: Grady, formerly night clerk of the
Pulaski, is now with the De Soto. Mr..
Grady is well-known hotel man, aud has
many friends In the city.
Frank Weldon OF the Atlanta Constitl.-
ton spent Christmas with friends in this
city. Mr.. Weldon is greatly pleased with
Atlanta, but says he will always have a
warm spot in his heart for Savannah. He
is one of the most popular newspaper men
ever here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
A CHRISTMAS NIGHT BLAZE.
Firemen Have a Run to the Easter
porh. IF rho CItu

Firemen Have Run to the Eastern
Part of the City.
Fire alarm box No. II was rung last night
about $50 o'clock from the corner Of East
Broad and South Broad streets. The fire
was in the top story OF a small 2story frame
house at No. 8 York street, owned by
Mrs. John j. Sheehan, and occupied by
Frank MarocaL The fire broke out in the
top story and was in quite blaze
when the flremen reached the scene
No one was in the house at the
time, and the origin of the fire is unknown.
It was seen by parties on the street, and
some one ran to No. l engine house on
Broughton street and gave the alarm there.
The alarm was turned in by Thomas Bal
laotyne.
The fire was readily exsinguished by the
chemical engine, which reached 1t shortly
after No. engine. Mrs. Sheehan has Sl50in-
surance in the Hartford of Connecticut with
Haines 81 Daniel. The damage probably
exceeds the insurance.
The firemen at No. house were called
out yesterday shortly before o'clock to fire
in the roof of Annie Mitchell's house, No.
1876 Huntingdon street. The blaze was ex-
tinguished after It had burned about half q
dozen shingles. The fire is supposed to have
started from Roman candle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
Among the Poor.

The orphans at st. Mary's Home and the
inmates Of the Old Folks Home were given
elegant turkey dinners. which were highly
appreciated by the diners
The prisoners at the jail were not for
gotten, either. Sheriff Roman treated them
to an elaborate turkey dinner, and although
the unfortunates couldn't enjoy themselves
Ike those on the outside still they were
made to feel that all the world isn't against
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
ABDUL AaMED's FUN.
He Tackles Christmas With a Romal
Candle and Gets Locked Up.

He Tackles Christmas With a Roman
Candle and Gets Locked Up.
Abdul Ahmed, the youngest of the Him
doc colony that display their packs of silks
and fine lace goods for sale around the
hotels, came to grief yesterday afternoon.
Abdul is a Mohammedan and though
Christmas Is not one of the feasts laid down
in the Koran, he could not resist the temp
tation to take a hand in the sport that was
going on oil around him. He invested in
a big Roman candle aud proceeded to
recklessly turn IL loose in the middle of
South Broad street near Houston.
Abdul owned the block for a short time,
him TO the barracks and Abdurs fun was
over. He was held to answer before Mayor
McDonouRh this morning, but will proba-
bly, be treated with leniency az his offense
was the result OF ignorance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
Supt. Mcfarland Gained.

The employees Of the Electric Railway
Company presented Supt. J. W. McFar-
land with handsome gold headed walking
cane yesterday as an evidence of their
esteem aud appreciation of his ability as
an electrical railway superintendent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
urinary of points by each man was as fol-

Prof. Carmichael presented the prizsss at
the rooms of the association in the after
noon, the formality of a speech making
presentation being dispensed with because
OF the lateness Of the hour In ending the
contests.
The field sports were such a success that
they will be repeated at an early day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
a Pleasing Sensa

OF health and strength removed and Of ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup Of
Figs, as 10 acts in harmony with nature to
effectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious. For sale in Soc and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

Affections Of the bowels, so prevalent In
children, cured by Simmons Liver Regu-
latOr.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

When you go to the sea-shore take along q
bottle Of Salvation OH; IL kills pain. 25 cents
Al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

Badness ought not to come till the age
of IS or later. II the hair begins to fell
earlier, use Halls Hair Remover and pre-
vent badness and grayness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup the old reliable, will
cure every case OF cold. Price 70 cents.--Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26

For scrofula In every form Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is radical reliable remedy. It has
an uneQualed record Of cures. --Ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
A REGULARITY OF THE CROP.

One popularity of the present growth of
oranges for which nobody has yet been able
TO account is the fact that the fruit is all
on the outer branches of the trees, whereas
it is usually scattered all through the tree
This gives the impression TO one looking at
a tree that it has more fruit than 1t really
has when 1t has been picked.
With the growth and development of the
orange comes an increase in the variety of
the fruit. There are now as many varieties
of oranges as there are of peaches. One
grower, Rev. Lyman Phelps of Sanford,
has in his grove over sixty varieties. There
are good many more, and the number is
increasing every year.
The only danger to the crop now, Mr..
Connally says, is a frost. and If that does
not come, the growers will have had one o.
the greatest, if not the greatest. orange sea-
son ever known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-26
THE GREAT ORANGE SECTION.

The principal orange growing sections Of
Florida are those adjacent to Orange Lake
Citra, which is perhaps the largest shipping
point. will ship this year probably not less
than $50, 600 boxes. What is considered the
finest fruit comes from Indian River, but
this yield will not exceed 100, 900 boxes. The
planting OF new groves is now going on all
through the state wherever oranges will
grow and that is nearly everywhere.
With the increase In production, new
markets are being developed in the west.
Oranges are even now being shipped as far
west as Ogden, Utah, within 400 miles of
the fruit-growing section of California and
almost, it might be said, to the Golden
Gate. Fully one-half Of the entire Florida
crop now fluids a market west of Pittsburg
Pa. Europe Is also becoming market for
Florida fruit and agencies are being estab-
lished in various parts of the continent for
the handling of the shipments. The fruit
that has already been shipped to Europe
has brought satisfactory returns and the
probability Is that the foreign shipments
will increase from now on.
The Florida fruit this year, while 1t is
small and Is late in ripening on account of
and better In quality than it was last year.
There is no orange, he says, which equals
the Florida orange except the navel, which
grows to perfection In California. A good
many growers spray their fruit while 1t Is
on the tree, which prevents the rust and
adds to its brightness and luster. and at the
same time its value, from 80 cents to 81 q
box. The establishment Of irrigating plants
by the larger growers is a new feature of
the industry, and is adding greatly to its
DEVELOPMENT