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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-19
NEW DANGER FOR FrREMEx.
A Truck at a Boston Blazs Becomes
Charged with Electricity.

Electricity played queer freaks at a re-
cent fire in Boston. The Herald says:
The aerial ladder, known as ladder IL
became charged with electricity by coming
in contact with electric and other wires.
1t was placed against the front of the
building and reached the fifth floor.
where the fire was discovered and where
1t was confined, after doing a damage
which will amount to 81 900, from the es-
innate of one of the concern. The lad
der was In contact with score of wires,
some of which had been cut or were
broken, and the deluge of water poured
into the building, wetting it thoroughly,
formed an excellent conducting medium
for the current.
A number of firemen received severe
shocks and were knocked insensible by
coming in contact with the truck. Every
part OF the truck was charged, from the
shafts to the rims of the wheels, and it
was necessary to keep squad of officers
around it to keep people from harm.
Capt. Grady, of Ladder 3, in pursuance
Of an order by the district chief, jumped
on the truck, and his feet no sooner
touched il than he was hurled to the
ground insensible, and taken to a neigh
boring doorway. He recovered in a few
moments, but his left side and leg were so
benumbed that it was with difficulty he
codlu Walk. tie stated that he never
knew of similar happening in his expe-
rlence on the fire department, and said
that 1t opened up new phase of danger
to fire lighters. When he was thrown to
the ground he kept his hands on a spoke
In the wheel of the truck, and had a death
like grip on it. He did not have tine power
to let go, and it required the efforts of
four tiremen with rubber gloves to loosen
his hold.
II now have an idea as to how it feels
to be electrocuted,' he said. II seem to
have been conscious of my surroundings,
but at the same time was powerless to
move or speak, aud seemed to be drawn
towards the ladder with a force that I
could feel in every part Of my bodY.n
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AN ELEGANT DISPLAY.
an Exhibition of Fancy Work Never
Excelled in Savannah.

The display Of fancy work at st. Johns
Parish hall is certainly one of the most
interesting and artistic exhibitions Of its
kind that has ever been collected in this
city.
The ladies who are the fortunate pos
SCISSORS of such articles have responded
generously to the appeal to place them on
exhibition, ard there should be a cor
responding alacrity in the refined and ed
ucated TO avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to inspect and admire this elegant
collection.
The delicate trsceries in modern art
vie with the rich and ornate embroid-
cries Of the olden times. What the fair
women OF Savannah have done TO decorate
the homes of the nineteenth century are
draped and spread in pleasing contrast
with what was wrought by those who,
In eastern chimes, in their enforced seclu-
sion, with painful toll, consumed the
weary hours
The executive committee, which has
the exhibition in charge, is composed OF
Miss Stone, Miss Lowell and Miss Hattie
Saussy, has certainly spared no efforts to
make the display an artistic success. The
exhibition is given for the purpose Of aid.
ing in giving the poor of Savannah a
happy Christmas, and II remains for the
public to make it financial success. The
young ladies were greeted yesterday
afternoon by large and generous attend
ance, but the opportunity of seeing
such a display, which rivals
many Of those seen at the world:
fair. should not be lost by any. The enter
prise is a most laudahle one, and is com
mended to the public, who should encour
age tt by their presence.
Among the different collections arr
some of the most beautiful and artistic
! pieces of handiwork to be seen in Savan
nah or, for that matter, in Georgia. Two
| pieces'of EN- broidered La France roses ar.
! among the prettiest on exhibition, anC
| there are some of the most exquisite de
| signs in table covers, lace and other
articles, among which were many Roman
| Grecian, German, Algerian anC
| other foreign designs. Among the con
tributors are Mrs. Minis, Mrs. w. S
| Daain, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. JOSEPH
! Walker, Mrs. Octavus Cohen, Mrs. Ellis
Mrs Corn we'll, Mrs. Charles Suits ,anC
| Miss Gay.
! The young ladies have also quite
nun Der of elegant pieces OF fancy worl
! for sale, and among 5hem are some of tn
! prettiest articles for holiday gifts tina
can be found in the city.
The exhibition will be opened TO-DAY
and this evening, from 10 o'clock thi:
morning until 10 o'clock tonight, and thC
| moderate charge of Is cents is all that i
will cost to seeand enjoy this show, whicl
| greatly eXcels any of its kind ever seer
| in the city.
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GETTING IN THEIR WORK.
Burglars and Sneak Thieves Reapins
Rich Harvest.

a Rich Harvest.
Burglaries have become almost as cpl
demic as the grip. There were two in one
night last week, and very daring one
perpetrated day before yesterday morn
ing at Duffy street residence.
The drug store of Reid & Co, at Aber-
corn and Jones streets, was raided the
thieves making a big haul. An en-
trance was effected by boring auger holes
in the rear door, and by inserting the
hand the bolt was sprung. The per-
fumery case was riaed of goods to the
amount OF about S25.
The cutlery and tobacco cases were
entirely emptied, not as much as cigar
cite being left in the latter. A % cent
piece, which was glued to the top of the
tobacco case was The only money the rob
bers obtained. No attempt was made to
open the safe, which contained all of the
days cash receipts.
Mr. Reid made every effort to Keep the
robbery secret, as he had put a detec-
tive on the case, but despite this, the
affair leaked out yesterday. Mr.. Reid
places his total loss at about 5000. He is
certain that only some one acquainted
with the premises could have entered in
the manner described
The same night thieves entered the
lOuSSOl MI JOSSpu ~. OOfnell, on w nlGa-
ker street, near Bolton. They got in
through the back door. which was un.
locked, and going upstairs, went into the
| room of Mr. james @. Cornell, who re
sides with his brother, and took $50 from
the pocket of a pair Of trousers which
were thrown across a chair. A gold watch
and other valuables were left untouched.
The loss was not discovered until Satur
| day morning.
sunday morning while the family were
! at church the house of Mr.. A. Nj. Honour
| No. ISL fy street, was entered and be-
| tween $50 or $50 IN bills were stolen.
| The thieves gained an entrance by the
! back door IL is supposed, and although in
! plain view aud hearing of the occupants
| OF the first floor, assembled the stairs ano
| took the above named amount from a
| bureau in Mrs. Houolrs room. Some
| jewelry which was lying on the bureau
| was not touched, and several pieces Of
| small change left in q drawer were not
| missing, having been seemingly over
| looked in the search.
The nature Of the two robberies seems
to show that they were committed by the
! same gang, and that they ars careful tC
| take nothing that can be identified il
| future and used as evidence against them.
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REPORT TO THE STOCKHOLDERS.

REPORT TO THE STOCKHOLDERS,
President Baxter Calls Attention "a
the Southwestern Railroad Meetins.
President J. S. Baxter, Of the South
western Railroad Company has Just made
his annual report 70 the stockholders OF
that road, in which he reviews the recent
litigation over the Central railroad and
its dependent lines. and refers to the deci-
sion Of Justice jackson. OF the circuit
court, making that road liable for one
third of the amount Of the tripartite
mortgage.
President Baxter says with regard to
the decision of the stockholders IN allow
ing the road 70 remain with the Central,
that IN view Of ell the considerations
such a course was deemed advisable mot
because we desired il, but because we
were practically helpless 10 DO other wise,
ana the So-called option was or at least
had all the force of mandate"
He calls attention to the annual meet
ing OF the stockholders to be held ia
Macon, Feb. s next. which be says will
probably be the most important meeting
ever held, as questions OF grave nature
may arise for determination. The board
Of directors urges upon the stockholders
with much emphasis to see that every
share possible Is represented at the meet
ing IN person or by proxy. He
calls attention to the large amount
OF stock which is still on de-
posit with the Mercantile Trust Com
pany Of New York, and which was trans
ferred TO that company This stock
which is still in their possession cannot
be voted by its owners unless it is trans
ferred back or the proxy of the Mercan-
tile Trust Company in favor of the owners
be secured. The stockholders ara there
fore urged TO take prompt steps TO put
themselves in possession of the power to
vote at the coming annual meeting by q
recall OF the stock so deposited.
The question Of the Southwestern in
dorsement on the 81 100000 bonds of the
Montgomery and Eufaula railroad will
come up, and it is suggested that any reor-
ganlzatiOn of the Central system that
fails TO protect the Southwestern against
this Endorsement can be met by the
Southwestern providing for the debt and
taking the property. He says, however,
that he thinks the Central and South
western roads can be best operated in
connection with each other The ques-
tiOn of the appeal which has been made
from Justice Jackson's decision in the
matter of the tripartite mortgage viii
also be discussed.
The board suggests the surrender of
the Mercantile Trust Company's certifi-
Gates and the request for the return of
the Southwestern stock, which can be
made through the same channel through
which the stock was originally deposited,
and in conclusion urges a full representa-
ton at the meeting either in person or by
proxy.
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SECRET ORDER ELECTIONS.
knights OF Pythias. Legion Of Honor
and Rechabites.

Knights OF Pythias. Legion Of Honor
and Rechabites.
Forest City Lodge, No. /, knights Of
Pythias, elected the following officers
last night:
Chancellor Commander-John F. Glat-
igny,
Vice CHANCELLOR. B. Buleken.
prelate-J. +. Donnelly.
Master of Work. efferson D. Miller.
Master of ExcheQuer-John H. Fox.
Keeper of Records and Seal-William
T. Leopold.
Master of Finance-R r. Booz
Master at Arms--Charles A. White.
TrusteeS-C. A. Cox, William L. Leo
pold and William Orr
Representatives to the Grand Lodge-R.
K, Booz and George O. Penton.
At a regular meeting of Tattnall Coun-
Gil No. SS4, American Legion of Honor,
last night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Commander-W. f. Reid.
Vice ommander-Isadore Collat.
Past Commander-E. S. Byck.
Orator-James Bennett.
Secretary-John Henderson.
Treasurer-E. G. Cabaniss.
CHAPLAIN. j. Stafford.
| Guide-E. J. Kiefer.
Warden-Joseph Roos.
! Sentry-Henry Wood.
Trustees-W. S. Pottinger, Geo. G.
! Wilson, w. W. Chisolm.
At a meeting of Georgia Tent No. ISL,
| Independent Order of Rechabites, last
night, the following officers we're elected
for the next term of six months:
Shepherd-Edward Seymore.
c. R.-Stevens L. Cole.
d. RI. f. Otto
2. G. Ri. E. Quantocl.
h. st NJ. Hoynes.
f. S.-Thomas H. Laird
Treasurer--Lewis Wiggens.
Levite-Harry jackson.
l. CT. w. Otto.
o. &C. Backman.
Chaplain-Ely Otto.
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nabx,s First Christmas.

A masterpiece which hangs in the gal
leFy of your memory, forever fresh and
beautiful, a mothers infinite love, ia
theirs tender care, We trust, however,
our baby's first Christmas may be sualc-
iently attractive 10 hold for itself and us
place in your re gard un il we shall |
again visit YOU with another refreshing
souvenir. This beautiful souvenir will
be given free 10 all purchasers, this week
only. The great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, $50 Broughton street.
II. L. WILSON,
ManaUer
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NEARLY 800 APPLIED FOR.
The City Council to ACt Upon Liquor
Licenses This Week.

The Committee Of the Whole to Con-
slider the Applications Tonight and
70 Report 70 the Council Tomorrow
Night-All Licenses 20 Be Cash in
Advance This Year.
Considerably over go applications for
retail liquor license for next year have
been fled with the clerk of the city coun-
Gil and will probably be considered by the
committee Of the whole at its meeting to-
night.
No petitions against the granting Of
license to any Of the parties who have ap-
piled have been filed as yet, and it does
not appear that there will be. There is
no doubt that the great majority Of the
applications will be passed upon favora-
bly,, perhaps all of them. There have
been no reports of any intention on the
part OF the city council 10 reject any OF
the applicants.
The committee viii report TO council
a its meeting tomorrow night and the
applications win probably be granted at
the meeting.
IL is not expected that any increase in
the liquor license will be made in the tax
ordinance, as nothing has been said uDOu
the suit Jet recently One thing has been
decided upon, however. tits said, ana that
is that the liquor license must be paid cash
in advance without reduction. Heretofore
the liquor dealers have been allowed
TO take out licenses by paying one quarter
in advance and giving notes properly en-
dorsed for the other quarters. If the
whole license was paid in cash a 10 per
cent. reduction was made. These favors
are not extended in any other line Of
business. and it is not likely that they
will be continued to the liquor dealers.
Tomorrow nights session of council
will be most interesting one, if the tax
ordinance and budget are ready to be an
nounced, as II is very likely they will be
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TO BE READY SOON.
Work on the Suburban and West End
Railway Progressing.

halfway progressing.
The work OF wiring the Suburban and
West End railway, the new street rail-
way line west Of the city, is now going on
and will be completed in few days. All
the poles are up and the line will be COM
pleted and ready Tor operation shortly.
1t has not yet been decided what CON-
pany viii furnish the power for the
operation of the new line. Either the
Bush ElecJri, Light and Power Company
or the Electric Railway Company will
most likely furnish the power,
though the company may put in It's
own plant. The crossing to be placed
at the intersection OF the Cen tral railroad
on the line of the extension of Harris
street has been ordered according to
specifications furnished by the chief en-.
gineer of the Central railroad, and is ex.
pc ted to arrive shortly.
The Suburban and Western railway is
now ten miles in length, the terminus
being at point on the Angus road west
of the city. President McAlpin said
yesterday that the road would be put iu
operation the early part of next year.
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LOCAL PERSONAL.

A very pleasant party returned to the
city Lass night after an excursion along
the savannah. Florida and Western Rail
way in Supt. Haines' private car. The
party consisted of Mayor McDonough,
Rev. w. II. Mccarthy. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
A. O'Byrne, Mr. and Mrs j. n. Has
lam, Mrs. G.. w. Haslam, Miss Nellie
Haslam, Miss Mary Cullen, Mr. w. G..
McDunough. and Mr.. John Mclaughlin,
Jr. The party left the city Saturday at
noon for HUMPHREYS, on the Brunswick
and Western railroad, where one OF
Mayor McDonoughs large lumber mills
is situated AT Humphreys they were
very Hospitality entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Burdette.
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THE HUssARs' CONTEST.
Their Annual PRICE Saber Exercise
Tomorrow Night.

1heAE Apnual 3rl2e Saper EXERCISE
Tomorrow Night.
The annual saber contest by the Geor-
gia Hussars will take place at the Guards
Arsenal hall tomorrow night at $50
o'clock. The contest will, of course, be
under the new drill regulations and will
be conducted by the commissioned officers
of the company, who will act as judges.
The contest viii be for the company
medal, which has been contested for in
saber exercises by the Hussars
for over twenty years, and three
other prizes. The medal is now
held by Capt. Gordon in trust for
the company. 1t was last won by ex-
Sergt. Crate G. Myers. and upon his
resignation from the troop it was sur
rendered to Capt Gordon.
The wearing of the medal is a distine-
tive and highy recognized honor anon e
the HuSSars, and the annual contests for
il have ALWAYS been characterised by
earnes. mess AMI jealous rivalry. The
pri es will be presen ed at the close of the
contest tomorrow night by Mai. p. w.
Meidrim. AS is usual on these occasions
the Hnssars will entertain their friends
after the contest
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fruit OF every kind Candies, too, are
selling cheaper than ever be1ove. TOYS
are cheap, and. in fact. everything that
goes to make the hearts of the children
glad at Christmas time seems 70 be sell
ing at prices suited 10 the hard times
People VINO have money to spare and
desire costly presents for their friends
have no lack OF opportunity for gratifyin
their tastes, and. on the other hand, a
very small amount OF money viii buy
enough 70 fill several stockings and make
the hearts of the littIe ones glad.
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TWO EXCURSIONS TODAY.
One From the South Bound and One
From the Sam"

One From the South Bound and One
From the 'Sam."
Today will be a busy day with the
merchants. In addition TO their heavy ho.i-
day trade. which is now in full blast. sew
eral hundred eScursionists will como in
to-day by the South Bound and Savan-
nah, Americas and Montgomery rail.
roads TO swell the crowds of customers
that are now thronging the stores. Both
excursions promise 10 urn out we'll
Mr.. G. 4. Mallery. who has been work.
ing up the south Bound railroad Cxcur-
SION, reported last night that between 200
and 3JO people would come in today from
along that line Large numbers are ex-
pee ed 10 come from along the Port
Royal and Augusta and the South Caro-
lima railways.
The South Bound excursion will arrive
In the city at 9:5J O'clock Ihis morning.
Inc sam excursion will arrive at
noon to-day via the Central railroad
Mr.. w. X. Benson. who has been doing
good work along bis road, reported yes
terdaY that ten cars would be needed to
accommodate the people who are coming
TO savannah from that section.
There Is a general desire on the part of
the people between Lyons and Ameri-
Gus 10 come to Savannah and take ad-
Christmas trading. consequently a DIG
crowd is expec ed by this excursion.
REGULAR CHRISTMAS wEEK,
Everybody is beginning 10 rvalize that
Christmas is near at hanl. Bon Tres
were b.a ing in number of the sluares
last night, and The sound OF the bursting
nfepopp rs was heard on the streets all
gay long vest erday, and up TO a late hour
last night These evidences of holiday
Iu6hation will increase as Christmas day
spproa hes.
Ihe no iday shoppers were out in force
yesterday. About % per cent. of the
shoppers were women. In fact, the la
dies had everything their own
way ana the occasional male shopper felt
ia ed aud bewildered as he threaded his
way through the thron O. the fairer
sex that crowded the dig es "a blishments
Inc larger retail stores present very
attractive apps arance with heir fne
display in the street WINDOWS aud hand
somely arranged in er,ors u is worth a
tour Of broughton street. Just TO see the
exnloits made by The merchants.
MARKET PEOPLE BUSY.
The grocers and mar6etmen are having
big trace now. lhey have made
fpll preparations for the HOLIDAYS, and
turkeys, geese. ducks and chickens are
now arriving In the city by the thousand.
The prices are said to be rea=onahle
Game is more plend vi this year than for
anumber of years, and the lovers o! quail
on toast will find IL an easy matter to
satisfy their appstites. The fish mar
ket. 100, is well supplied aud oys-
ters are plentiful Oranges are more
plentiful and cheaper than ever
before in the history Of the trade. and
tners seems to be plentiful supply Of
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A BRIGHT LIFE ENDED.
Sad Death of Little Muriel Dickinson
Aft9r Long Illnesa.

Little Muriel, the year and four
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner E. Dickinson died yesterday
afternoon after a lingering illness. The
funeral will take place al o'c.ook this
afternoon from the residence of the
parents at Dragon and Waldbury streets
Muriel was q sweet and interesting
little child, and her death brings deep
sorrow 10 the hearts of her bereayed
parents. Her illness was peculiarly sad
She was taken by her mother to Mount
Airy, n. c., las. summer. While there
she was taken sick and never recovered.
her death resulting from marasmus Her
illness attracted many o her in sympathy
with her patient suffering that death
alone could end.
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In reoent leotnre deIlrered AZ the nora

In a recent lecture delivered at the Royal
Institute, London on the ad yanced chemical
me auurgical and manufa curing pro aesses
Of the present time. Dr. swnburne made x e.
clal reference TO electrical tanning, and to the
reuatsatle results wni h had cen obtained
b. mt ans OF combination OF the electrical
current and mechanical agitation though
the phenomenon has not yet Jeen theoreti1 ally
aud thoroughly investigated. Dr. swim urne
Is OF the opinion that what takes place is
electrcosmosis; the skins are full Of minute
lntersuces, and also Of minute cells and
though the agitation suaices to hasten the
penetration OF tanning fluid into the inter
Stices, something more subtle is required TO
force 1t through the walls Of the cells Re.
terrlng to the subject of eleetrolysis, he
showed that OF water with q current Of about
thirty amperes. 10 volts pres are, the current
Is SO powerful that it m Aintains brilliant
arc Aght under the surface Of the water and
even fuses the point OF the iron anode. These
experiment, il is easy TO see, are Of an i'm.
portant practical character.
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Shot Him in this Leg.

William Jones was arrested by Police
man Davis last night for shooting Willie
Brown in the leg, at Margaret and Farm
streets. Brown was not seriously hurt,
and was able to accompany the policeman
10 the bal racAs when the arrest was
made. Gamacraw whisky aud the handy
hip Pocket are responsible for the shoot
ing. Both men are colored.
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THE REcEIvERsHIP DISMISSED,
The GeorEia Loan and Trust Company
in Working Order Again.

The difficulties of Mr.. William Falconer
with his creditors having been amicabiy
adjusted, the receivership of the Georgia
Loan and Trust Company in which he is
largely interested, has been dismissed,
and the assets returned to the custody of
the company. At a late meeting of the
company proper arrangements were made
for The vigorous maintenance of its in
terests, MIR. t'alconer remaining presi.
dent. The present status seems to be
satisfactory TO both stockholders and
creditors, considering the recent compli-
cations.
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CHRISTMAS AT BETHESDA.
The Stewards Preparing for the Holi-
days at the Orphan House.

uAys AZ ING OrphAn HOUSE,
The stewards Of the Union Society will
provide Christmas dinner for the boys
at Bethes la. There are ninety boys
in The orphan house, all of whom, like
otherb oys. look forward to Christmas
with great expectations, and it can be said
to the credit of the 9op.e of Savannah
that they never look in \ ain.
There are hundreds Of men in Georgia
whose most pleasant re objections OF the
Christmas holidays are associated with
their boyhood days at Bethesda. ANY
contributions for the BOYS Christmas Of
1898 will be thankfully received and duly
acknowledged. They can b. sent TO John
B. Fernando, chairman, corner of Bull
and BrouIhton streets, or to any other
member OF the committee of stewards, or
to j. II. Estill, president of the society,
MORNING NEWS office