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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07
Two ENGINES Wrecked.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Dec. "a wreck
occurred at Sugar Notch last evening.
Two engines were pulling n passenger
train UP the mountain when they collided
with an empty engine. Two of the en-
gines were badly wrecked and one Of the
engineers fatallY injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

IsHPEMixG, Mich, Dec. 6-Shafts six
and seven OF the Lake Superior company
resumed work with full force yesterday.
Superintendent Hall says that he antici-
pates employing force Of 1909 10 100 men
BY the first OF the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

The Juvenile Templars gave an enter
tsiument at Grange hall Tuesday evening.
Owing to the storm the attendance was very
small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Four members of the school meeting
were at the old academy, Wednesda' morn
ing, for the purpose of inspecting the sys-
tenn of sewerage recently put in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07
Manager Was Crooked.

FLORENCE, Dec. @ The banking house
of DuFresDe on the via de Gond. one Of
the old established backs, has suspended
payment Eme'az, the manage: Of thu
bank, has cummirled suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Rev. w. +. Berry, pastor of the Metho-
dist church. left Wednesday morning for
Kenne bunkpor. to be in attendance at the
itinerants' institute, which will be IN sessi IN
at that Mace this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Prof. II. B. Hall went to Portland We'd
uesday. where he will assist in the pro-
gramme of grand concert by the American
Cadet band in City hall on Thursday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Sergeant Wymsn Poet 10. %, G. A. X
has elected officers for 1894 as follows ;
Commander, Howard W. Wells; senior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Il i, said that there are no less than 20
people in this city who are ''in the box"
for about $3.50 each on account of the
COLLAPSE of the Order of the Iron Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Tie funeral of Mr.. Charles +. llatha
way will occur at o'clock Friday after
noon and will be conducted by Rev. DR.
Spencer, pastor of the Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Hon. Omar Clark of Carratunk was in
town Tue sday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

to be given TO the young peoples societies
Of all the churches of the city in City bal
at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07
SKOWHEGAN.

Hiram Moore of Madison was in town
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Fred A. Sawyer of Bath was in town cal
ling on old friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

The FRS. grammar schools will close
this week for vacation of three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

The Y. z. c. U. of the Universalist
church have in preparation Mystery
socisl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07
FAIRFIELD.

L. r.. Brown was in Clinton on business
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

d, T., Mills, superintendent of the Moose
heal Pulp and Paper Co., was in town on
busine ss Tuesla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Clarence A. Kimbail of HIartland has
filed his voluntary petition 10 insolvency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

The severe storm of Tuesday night was
succeeded by most perfect winter day on
"wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

"strange and weird beyond conception,
We cali our social recsption."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07
WATERVILLE.

il. II. Cobb of Lewiston was in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

Prof Carrie is eonfined to his house by a
trouble with his throat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-07

IF. Conner of Pittstleld was registered
At the Elmw God Wednesday:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
Cleaned Out the Snakes.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.
John I. Miller, a prominent merchant
of Portsmouth, o., is the owner of fine
farm in Nile Township This farm runs
from the Ohio river across the fertile
Ohio Valley into the stOne-clad hills of
Buena Vista freestone region. Its length
is ten miles. The farm house is on the
north side of the pike at the northern
end of the farm, Immediately under
large hill which contains one of the finest
stone quarries in this region. However,
the quarry is unworked, and the house
for a long time remained tenantless,
owing to the inroads and unwelcome
familiarity of the snakes that in
habited the crevtces and holes in
the hill country. There were
all sizes and conditions of
snakes. The big, stout, blacksnake, or
northern boa, was frequently found, and
proved a deadly enemy to small animals
and fowls. Mr.. Miller has in his possess
sion the skin of one that was feet and 2
inches long, that was killed on the place.
The blue racer and whipper more vicious
and annoying made it impossible to keep
tenant in the house through a season.
The deadly cOpperhead and the cotton
mouthed moccasin were met at every
hand, while the dreaded rattlesnake was
the monarch of the domain. Mr.. Miller
employed every method to rid his farm of
the reptiles. Hunting parties were or
ganized. Men with their legs clad in stout
leather boots, reaching to the hips, in
vaded the infested grounds, armed with
heavy clubs, and fought the snakes to no
avail. One affair of the kind resulted in
the killing of 260 snakes in one afternoon,
but the crop did not appear to be di-
minished to any perceptible degree
Last spring, Mr. Miller, upon advice of
an old settler, concluded to try a new
plan. A new house was built south of
the public road on territory in which
snakes were seldom seen, for the benefit
of new tenant. Around the infested
territory a large stockade of light boards
was built, and drove of forty hogs was
turned loose therein. No attention was
paid 10 the hogs during the summer
Several brooks and springs in the hills
furnished the necessary water, while the
woods helped to supply their sustenance.
A few days ago Mr.. Miller concluded to
see what was the result of this expert
ment, and in company with a number of
friends he entered the immense corral.
The herd of hogs was found to have
greatly increased, and every individual
presented as fat and sleek an APP
pearance as if fed on corn. Dilligent
search has failed to show a single snake.
The holes and caves that they frequented
have been explored, but not a trace of a
snake has been found. Workmen have
been set at work in the quarry, and stone
is being gotten out without any interior
ence from belligerent RATHER or copper
head. Apparently every snake has either
emigrated or has been killed by the hogs.
The old settlers claim that there will be
no more trouble from the snakes in that
vicinity. The proprietor intends to wait
another year before he will be satisfied
That the experiment was success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25

night is so thick that the hand an inch
from the eve is undesirable. And then,
by kindlingiOne Of the lanterns, and
placing it in a cleft Of the rock, there is
reflection cast on the dome Of the cave,
and there are stars coming out in con-
stellations-a brilliant night heavens
and you involuntarily exclaim: "Beauti-
ful, beautiful" Then he takes the
lantern down in other depths Of the cav
ern. and wanders on. and wanders on,
until he comes up from behind the rocks
gradually. and il seems like the dawn OF
the morning, and gets brighter and
brighter The guide is a skilled ventril-
Oquist, and he initiates the voices Of the
morning. and soon the gloom is all gone,
and YOU stand cougratulating yourself
over the wonderful spectacle. Well, there
are a great many people who look down
into the grave as great cavern. They
think il is thousand miles subterrane-
Gus, aud all the echoes seem to be the
voices OF despair, and the cascades seem
to be the falling tears that always fall.
and the gloom Of earth seems coming up
in stalagmite, and the gloom of the eter-
nal world seems descending in the stalact-
lite. making pillars of Undesirable hor-
rOr. The grave is no such place as that
to me, thank God. Our divine guide
takes US down into the great caverns, and
we have the lamp to our feet and the
the riffs of the rock are anthems, and
all the falling waters are fountains of
salvation, and, after awhile, we look up,
and behold the cavern of the tomb has
become a kings star-chamber. And,
while we are looking at the pomp of it,
an everlasting morning begins to rise,
and all the tears of earth crystalline into
stalagmite rising up in a pillar on the
one side, and all the glories of heaven
seem to be descending in stalactite, max
ing pillar on the other side, and you
push against the gate that swings be-
tween the two pillars, and, as the gate
flashes open, you find it is one of the
twelve gates which are twelve pearls
Blessed be God that through this Gospel
the mammoth cave of the sepulchre has
become the illumined star chamber of
the king!
/ would God that If my sermon to-day
does not lead you to Christ, that before
morning. looking out of the window, the
astronomy of the night heavens might
lead you to the feet of Jesus.
Hark bark, to God the chorus breaks,
From every host, from every gem;
But one alone, the Saviour speaks
Is the Star of Bethlehem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
Russia Has No Santa CLAUS.

From the Chicago Tribune.
SIN my country we have no Santa
Claus" said Baron A. de Gunzburg, of ST.
Petersburg, at the Richelleu. tits quite
a treat to me to note with what hope and
joy the little people of America await the
coming of that mythical benefactor The
story of Santa Claus is a pleasant one for
the children, but | should think that
when they finally detect their parents
filling up their stockings their disappoint-
ment would be something awful.
"Of course Christmas is a great holiday
in Russia, just as it is in all civilized
countries, and it is marked by the distri-
button of presents among friends and
relatives. On Christmas eve the young
people gather, and. in place of your gift
tree festivities, they try to divine the
future as to affairs of love and fortune.
The young women who are anxious to
learn their matrimonial prospects think
that if they gaze intently into mirror
the face of their future husband will be
revealed TO them. Some of them watch
the mirror so long and intently that they
become hysterical. Others imagine that
the faces appear, and rush out into the
streets and ask the name of the first man
they meet. The name given each be-
leves will be the name of the man who
will eventually take her for better or for
worse.
"Other games and festivities mark the
eve of Christmas, and the holiday itself
is celebrated in the churches and places
of amusement"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
THE BODY HELD FOR A RANSOM.
a Cayuga Lake Drowning Mystery
May Be Cleared by a Sscretive


From the Philadelphia Record.
Ithaca, n. Y, Dec. 22.-Intense inter
est in the mystery surrounding the case
of Instructor Merriam and Miss Yergin,
who disappeared some six weeks ago and
are supposed to have been drowned in
Cayuga Lake, while out boating, has been
renewed by a strong suspicion that the
body of Miss Yergin. at least, has been re-
covered and Is being held for higher ran
som. The suspected parties are the
Bishop family, who live in a shahty near
the Wind and Wave, a summer hotel
about mile from town, on the east shore
of the lake.
The Bishops are almost abOrigines, and
are very misera bic specimens of humanity,
having lived at this spot for several gen
eratiOns, existing formerly by hunting
and fishing, and now by occasionally
working on the dry docks or doing odd
jobs of boat building
Yesterday old man Bishop. the head of
the tribe, came TO Ithaca and consulted
a lawyer as to whether there would be
hold on him legally if he should find
Miss Yergin's body and hide it until more
money be offered for its recovery. This
news reached Sheriff Tibbetts, and he
went down the lake this morning to the
Bishop abode and tried to induce old
Bishop TO produce the body and take the
reward now offered-$75. Old Bishop de-
MED having possession of the body, but
offered TO produce it inside of ten hours
if the reward was made worth his while.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH.

H.
OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE Dec 49, 1893
The following order is hereby published for
the information of all concerned:
l. The ordinance of the city forbids the fir
ing Of guns, pistols and other firearms any
where and at any time within the corporate
limits.
q The firing OF sky rockets, wheel rockets,
roman candles, Serpents hrecrackers and
other fireworks, or of any other article or
thing containing gunpowder, Illuminating
powder, or other explosive or decorating sub
stances, and the making of bondres except
in the extended portion of Forsyth Place and
in the public squares of the city south of lib
erty street, and then only five days before
and ten days after Christmas day and the
Fourth day of July in each and every year, is
also positively prohibited by the ordinance Of
the city
3. The members of the police department
are hereby ordered to arrest all persons
found violating these ordinances, and to be
unusually vigilant during the approaching
holidays in checking promptly all improper
Irregularities and disorders detrimental to
good order, and to the proper protection of
life and property. JOHN GREEN
Chief of Police
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
NOTICE TO LIQUOR DEALERS.
CITY OF SAVANNAH.

OITI OF SAVANNAH.
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL,
Savannah, Ca Nov. 30. 1893
Liquor dealers are hereby notified that
pursuant to ordinance of Nov. 8, 1893, the City
Council Of savannah is now ready TO receive
applications for retail liquor license for 1894,
and that it will be necessary for those new in
business who desire to continue, to have their
applications passed upon prior to Jan. l, 1894,
hence, the matter should receive their prom ut
attention.
Blank forms will be furnished by the Clerk
OF Council on application at this office
+. f. REBARER,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH. !
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, !

UFFICE CLERK OF UOUNCIL, ;
SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. "A, 1893.
The dispensary located at the southwest
corner Of Broughton and Habersham streets,
elected by the city for furnishing the city
poor with medicines, having closed,
notice is hereby given that all pre-
scriptions issued to the INDECENT sick in the
First district to be filled at the expense of
the city, must be presented until further no.
tice to K. j. DUKES, No. West Broad
street.
By order Of the Mayor.
F. E. REBARER,
CLERK of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25

He-You say there are no flowers for the
dinner table. Where are the chrysanthemums
/ sent homes
She-Oh, George, don't speak so loud: you
might hurt Bridget's feelings; she didn't I'm
derstand what they were and has cooked them
in mllk.-Life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
THE CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT co.

Dec. 81, 1898.
A dividend OF one dollar and seventy-hve
cents (Sl 75) per share equal to Z per cent. per
annum, has been declared by this company on
both series of its stock, same payable on and
after Jan. 10 next
Transfer books will be closed from 31st inst
until time for dividend payment.
NJ. j. SOLOMONS
Soc frr md
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
DIVIDEND NO. 8.
THE GERMANIA BA

7 HE q FRMANIA BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec 81, 1898.
A semiannual dividend of three dollars per
share has been declared this day payable on
and after Jan. 2, 1894 The transfer books will
be closed until Jan. 2, 1894
JOHN NJ. HOGAN,
Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
meetings..

DE KALB LODGE NO. 8, 90. F.
Under resolution adopted on last Monday
evening, there will be no meeting of this lodge
this evening.
D. A. HARRIS, N. G.
JNo. W. SMITH. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.

AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RArIRoAD
savannah, Ga Dec. 2l 1898 (
An election for seven directors, to manage
the analrs OF this company for the ens1Iinc,
year, Will be held at the banking house Of
Hull & Lathrop, in Savannah, on MONDAY
January !, 1884, between the hours of II a. m
and p. m. H. II. HTTf,T1
Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
FOR SALE,
LIE PANTOS,

The Best Five Cent Cigars of the Period.
These cigars are remarkable for exquisite
favor, quality and cheapness Are sold at
retail at tirst-class grocers and druggists in
the city and throughout the country, and at
wholesale by
HENRY SOLOMON & SON,
1856, 1888, 100, 1872 Bay street, Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH.

A fine lunch will be spread at Pulaski
House Cafe from IL a. m. to p. IN. and to
p m My friends and the public in general are
cordially invited.
CHAS. F. GRAHAM,
Proprietor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY.

SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY,
Savannah, Ca, Dec. 10. 1898
A dividend of Three Dollars per share has
been declared by the directors OF the Savan-
nah Brewing Company, payable on and after
Jan. 2, 1894. a. the Office of the Secretary, to
stockholders of record this day. The trans.
fer books will be closed until Jan. . 1894.
j. RANDOLPH ANDERSON
Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
GOOD LIQUORS AND WINES.

GOOD LIQUORS AND WINES.
Our stock of Whistles, Brandies, Gins.
Runs and Wines are celebrated of old for
being absolutely pure and mellowed by
age. We sell only pure articles and at bot
tom prices, and have a large assortment.
All orders receive assured prompt and
careful attention.
HENRY SOLOMON a. SON,
1876, 1ss, 100 and 1s2 Bay Street,
Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25

ELECTION NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL,
SAVANNAH GA, Dec. q, 1893.
Pursuant to resolution adopted at meet
ing of Council Dec. 20, 1893 Council will elect
at its next regular meeting, Jan g. 1894 a
City Printer (by contract for the year 1894
Applicants will hand in their bids at this
office, with names of sureties 1.-TWO required,
at or before clock p. m. on MONDAY pre-
ceding the day of election.
The city reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. By order of Council.
f. f. REBARER,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees OF the
British steamship CUMERIA, New, master,
will be responsible for any debts contracted
by crew of said vessel.
j. MINIS & CO., Consignees.
SPECIAL SALE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
NOTICE.

City and Suburban Railway.
On Monday afternoon, 25th inst, all regu.
lar trains will run into and leave from Second
avenue depot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Lemaire Opera Glasses, in Pearl Of all
colors. Lemaire Opera Glasses, Black, with
fancy Nickel trimmings. Lemaire Opera
Glasses, Plain Black Morocco. Field Glasses,
Marine Glasses, Telescopes, Magic Lanterns,
Microscopes, Magnifying Glasses, Lorgnettes
of the finest Shell, Chatelaines, Spectacle and
Eyeglass Cases in great variety. All at re-
duced prices.
N. B.-We also offer to the public a special
inducement in Gold Spectacles and Eye
glasses, bought from US for Holiday Presents.
The receiver of such present can, at any time
within one year. have their eyes examined
and the glasses changed free of charge.
DIR. M. SCHWAB & SON,
% Bull street.
Next door to Connor's Book Store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
DEATHS.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
~-~-~-~-~~-~~~~~~~~-~~~~
BROWN.-The relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs Elias Brown and family are invited
to attend the funeral of their Oldest son,
JOSEPH, from their residence, 146 Hull street,
at $3.50 o clock THIS AFTERNOON.
CAFFEA-The friends and acquaintance Of
JAS. H. CAFFEA and John H. Cafea and
family are respectfully invited to attend the
dence. 268 Bolton street, at O'Clock THIS
AFTERNOON.
VERKOSKIE.-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. FRANK VERKosKIE are respectfully
requested to attend his funeral at Sacred
Heart church THIS AFTERNOON at $3.50
o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25

TURKEYS,
Hams and Tongues.
Send your orders.
Plum Pudding,
Saratoga Chips,
Edam, Pineapple and Young America
Cheese,
Fine Wines and Cordials,
Lowest Prices, Finest Goods.
At
VIM. G. COoPER's,
rs Whitaker Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
Saved His Life

81 have been suffering from hip disease
for eight years, having three running sores
on my hip. began to take
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-25
HOODS SarsapariIla

and it has given me perfect cure. 1 feel
confident that it saved my life" OLLIE L
ARCHER, 139 Dudley Street, Dayton, Ohio.