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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-08
LoUDoUN AND FACQUIER.

Ouite early in my practice l attended
the courts i'm IoudOUn and Fauquler
counties. and after the war l resided IN
that region of the State for several years.
Of that noble band of brothers. with
whom was then associated. whose homes
were mine ] could speak volumes Of
affectionate praise but / forbear 10 speak
OF the living in person, and shan speak
of those who live only In memory.
or the lawyers in those counties who
have passed away memory recalls more
readily the names or Robert H. Scout
and Samue' Chiffon. Of Wawenton. and
John Januey and Barr W. Harrison, Of
Leesburg.
Mr.. Scott was one OF the most power
full speakers ever heard. In the General
Assembly, in the convention OF 1870 and
of 1860. before the Court of Appeals, or
a Circuit Court or before jury, he had
a capacity 10 combine circumstances IN
such a network OF reasoning as to resist
all the efforts of his adversary 10 break
It. In my estimate OF the abest adVo-
Gates / have ever known. while ii would
be invidious 10 exclude any, Robert Scott
would be included In the list beyond all
question. He required time for prepare
ton. and was not quick or ready in taxi
ing his position but when reflection had
completed his plan OF attack or defence
his adversary always found him fenced
and guarded at every point. and his array
of forces was resistless in attack or i'm
pregnable in defence.
His friend and compeer, Samuel Chlton.
was fine lawyer and an able advocate.
and as social comparison ne was one
OF the most charming raconteurs ] ever
knew.
Jonn Janney was a very imposing speak
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15

Probabilities for Sunday. G.
fair and slightly warmer; varfahTe ~ az ,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
THE FAIRS FIRST WEEK.
A Large Crowd Present ut the Hall
Last Night.

Last night was a successful one for the
ST. Patrick's fair. The han was crowded
with jolly throng OF young people and
the fair was a great social success as
wen as a financial success.
A good many handsome and valuable
articles were disposed Of from the various
tables, which, together with the rich har-
vest Of shekels reaped from the pockets
Of the unsuspecting and soft-hearted
young men by the irresistible young la
dies realized quite a neat sum
The following articles were disposed Of:
From the table presided over by Miss
spoons. three to Mrs. Pat Manning, two
TO Mrs ODOnnell and one 10 Mr.. VIM
Gallagher.
Cahill, a cake to Mrs. 0'DOnnell.
From Mrs. Bandys table: A handsome
album TO Mr.. James j. McGuirei sofa
cushion TO Miss Lizzie Sieyers, who, by the
way. has been the most lucky person 70
attend the fair She has won valuable
article every night since the fair began.
The dining tables presided over by Mrs.
Clarke and Mrs Barrett are paying well.
Good meals are furnished all through the
day for the small sum Of g cents.
The fair viii continue all OF this week.
At the table presided over by Mrs. Ban
dy there are many beautiful and costly
articles for disposition. Mrs. Bandy is
assisted by a bevy Of pretty and inter-
hard for the success Of the fair. So far
they have been remarkably successful
as the average young man finds it impos-
sible TO resist the entreaties of the bright
young beauties.
The cigar stand to which Miss Florence
Fallon lends her presence is a most re-
munerative feature OF the fair. 1t is
noticeable that young men suddenly de-
velop a tendency for smoking.
The Ancient order Of Hibernians are to
visit the fair tomorrow night and the
Catholic Library Association will attend
on Tuesday night; the visit of those pop
ular organizations promises to make the
fair quite lively on the occasion of their
attendance. SO far st. Patricks fair has
been the most successful fair held this
season and this week promises to be even
liVeller than the past week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
THE NEW SECURITIES.
They Are Expected to he Distributed
Some Time This Week.

The new securities of the Central of
Georgia Railway Company, which have
been issued to replace the securities of the
old company which were deposited with
the Mercantile Trust Company are ex-
pected to arrive in this city for distribution
sometime this week.
Some of the new consolidated five s
which were sold by the syndicate have
been received here by brokers who pur-
chased them for customers in the city.
The new cOnsol bonds are in the book
coupon form, in which most new bonds
are now issued. They are 50-year gold
IS, printed in green and handsomely en-
graved. The coupons are payable in May
and November Coupon bonds may be ex-
changed for registered bonds at the COM
The coupon bond is also provided with
page in blank for registration purposes,
similar to that on the present city of Sa-
vannah bonds. The face Of the bond in
stead Of reproducing the mortg gage in full,
simply refers to a deed of trust under
which Ii Is issued. These bonds are sell
ing now at about 94l5 fiat.
Certain brokers. who have sold very
largely Of first and second income bonds
have information that those bonds will
probably arrive here this week. The
income bonds, when issued, will be in
coupon form, and of attractive appear
ance. The market on these securities Is
growing much hrner as the time for their
actual delivery approaches. There is
FEELING that they have been selling too
OF the property Is taken into considera-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
WILL LIKELY GO OVER TILL FALL.
The House Numbering Cost Greater
Than Was Figured On.

The committee Of the whole is now con-
sidering, among other things, the ques-
ton Of an appropriation in next years
budget for REMEMBERING the city. The
subcommittee. to which the matter was
referred. has asked for an appropriation
Of 5000 for the work, and the council is
now considering what it will do about IL.
Mayor Myers, when spoken 10 about
the matter yesterday said that council
has not given up its purpose Of renumber-
ing the streets. but that the work is not
likely TO be done at once. I'VE found that
il VIII cost US considerable more to re-
number the streets and affix proper signs
at the street corners" said the mayor,
than we had any idea OF at first. The
committee TO WHICH the matter was re-
ferred has asked for an appropriation OF
5000. The cost is greater than expected
because we are informed b. the city at
torney that we cannot assess the citizens
for this work without a special act OF
the legislature for the purpose. To get
that We will have to wait until next fan.
me question Is whether to wait for that
or TO take the work up in the summer.
We have delayed so long now that II
would hardly be advisable to undertake
the work now, because IL would set the
city directory back several months and
would inconvenience business people gen
orally. It is very likely that the work
Will be done the latter part of next year,
however and some provision made in the
budget with that view. There is a general
demand that the work be done, and there
is no doubt that it is a needed improves
ment."
A member of the street numbering com
mittee was met later.
You gave US pretty hard dig in the
Morning News" said he, when you said
that the streets would probably be re-
numbered in time to number the new post
office. The facts are these: 1.-The house
numbering is at present In the hands of
a sub committee selected by the commit
tee Of the whole, to which committee
the subcommittee has to report. No def
mite plan has as yet been adopted, but
the committee has held several meetings
which were necessary on account of the
varied plans proposed and the numerous
styles of numbers for houses. as well as
the different styles Of street signs ex-
hibited. The Subcommittee has asked the
committee of the whole for $4,000 to be
embodied in the budget for 1896 for the
purpose Of the work. AS It was impossible
to furnish house numbers In time for the
new directory, II is the opinion of the
mayor as well as of the cotnmittee TO
WANT until next fall, which viii give bust
ness firms and others a chance to cut
down their stock OF stationery. and put
the citizens generally on timely notice.
There is no doubt that the work will be
done during 1896, and. II possible. a plan
adopted that will be satisfactory to every
body
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
LIS the Only Place.

The best place in Savannah for a sat
isfactory meal is Hicks restaurant
There is no second grade material"
worked off at Hicks The butcher, the
grocer, and the milk man can all testify
that Hicks standard is a high one-and
below standard means rejection. Hicks
was not content with introducing a res
taurant Of the highest excellence but
determine TO make prices so moderate as
to allow all the people 10 enjoy the COM
fcrt OF a really first class establishment
No where In the United States can one
live so cheaply and 50 well as at Hicks
Fifty cents for a regular meal, or tickets
OF twenty for s.. Think OF a dinner such
az is served az Hicks to-day for that
many a time for something not nearly SO
good. Hicks then " q public benefactgr
and great Is the year lsS5-the date when
SayapHahs need for 80 many years
Was perfectly suppiied-Viz., the opening
~ FIRST class restaurant al moderate
UFtrEN.a.sfH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
Descriptive Poem of Baby's First


When the first glimpse of Christmas
daYns in the faint sky,
The baby awakens rubbing each drowsy
Then Re sits UP in bed, in wonder and ioy.
To see what old Santa has brought a dear
boy.
Pit-a-pat goes his heart. and he chuckles
For right there beside him stands big
bushy tree;
And on this big tree are the many fine
things,
Which children all know only Santa Claus
brings;
There are candies and cakes and sweet
gingerbread,
And wee little candles-blue. yellow and
red,
He arouses the house. he makes such a
noise.
And every one comes to see baby's first
And as they troop in. they see sweet baby
there,
With a little bOy-dolly with bright haxen-
And queer little man with locks snowy
white,
Who play, on brass cymbals from morn
Tied fast to the bed is a colored balloon,
Which up to the ceiling he will float very
And nice little horse lies asleep on its
side
Though It's shiny glass eyes are open quite
To manhood's estate little baby will grow.
LIES sorrows and pleasures some day he
will know;
But he never will feel, mid the worlds
many joys,
The happiness he felt when he got his
first toys,
VIM. Sidney HiIlyer.
The above poem thoroughly describes
our beautiful art panel. 1t will be given
away to all purchasers for eight days only
commencing Monday, Dec. IS and contin-
uing until Tuesday 24th. inclusive. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
80 BroUghton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
Christmas Gifts.

Why not select them from a stock
known to be right? There are more pretty
things IN a store like ours than in any
other, and the fact is we'll known that
we sell cheaper Haviland dinner sets
are cheap here; we have reduced the price
all through. so as TO put them In reach
for holiday gifts. Cut glass from all the
makers, the best products of each and
cheap, too Fancy plates, bric-a-brac.
chocolate pots, tea caddles, In fact. ev-
erything IN china. Sterling silverware
the best kind, at much less prices than
tne iewelry stores charge Tea sets.
chamber sets, Rogers cutlery, the real
imported kind. and Just the thing for nor
idliy gifts. You can ind Just What Won
want al Aliens, and find II cheap We ael-
you 90 come round and see. o. w AL
len "a Co, state and Barnard streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
You Make a Mistake

When you take policy OF life insur-
ance without first investigating the plans
OF the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, organized 1851 There is
no other company doing business in this
state Offering as many good features,
none writing as fair and square a policy
contract none which offers the guaran-
teed protection afforded under the laws
q the eommonWealth OF Massachusetts,.
a ,HeIy poiiey. has In plain figures, the
anlguht OF cash, as well as paid-up insur-
az e aVsilabie any year alter the firsT,
sg9 IN aopldon 10 these values. the COM
nually, which can be taken either 10
ISuuce the cost or to increase the insur-
aa ae. Liberal loans made on its policies
dtksf the seeene year. There are many
other good points which viii be explained
InlIy: Write 10 Harty & Apple, general
agents for Georgia, So Bay street, Savan-
territory
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15

Plant system train starts from Savan-
nah on time. Does not walt for connec-
tions-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
BoNFIREs SHUT OUT WHOLLY.
Fireworks Limited to south of Jones,
and on Bull Street.

anu On BuiA street,
The ordinance prohibiting the discharge
of fireworks and frecrackers and the
building of bonfires in the city is pub
lished in to-day's Morning News by order
of the mayor for the information Of all
concerned.
The ordinance was passed by council
June 10. 1t prohibits the discharge OF fire.
works or firecrackers of any size or kind,
anywhere in the city limits. during the
Christmas holidays. or at any other time,
save only south Of Jones street, with the
exception of Bull street. on which no
fireworks will be allowed, except south
of the Park extension.
The ordinance prohibits absolutely the
building of bonfires in any portion of the
city. Bonfires are not even allowed in
the Park extension or in the squares
south of Liberty street, as was the case
under the former ordinance. If the or
dinance with regard to bonfires is en-
forced, and Chief McDermott says that
1t will be- the boys of Madison and Troup
squares will put on mourning and the
Park extension will be little better than
days.
The boys all over the city have been
worrying about the matter ever since the
Morning News announced the other day
that such an ordinance existed There Is
some talk OF appealing to the mayor,
and the boys may circulate a petition
asking council to make some change in
the ordinance. which will give them Their
usual privileges. A Christmas without
bonhres would not seem like Christmas
to them.
The section of the ordinance relating to
the discharge of firecrackers will be more
difficult to enforce. 1t is a pretty hard
thing to tell who threw firecracker ar
ter 1t has exploded. and unless the police
man happens to see the man or boy in
the act Of throwing It, there is not mucn
likelihood of his arrest. Besides, the DO
lice cannot be everywhere. There will
be good many firecrackers exploded in
the prohibited district this Christmas.
The old ordinance allowed the discharge
Of fireworks within certain limits only
for few days at Christmas and New
Years. Under the present ordinance, how
ever, it is legal to discharge fireworks
at any time south of Jones street. with
the exception of Bull street. There is
not much consolation in this however
for the boys living north of Jones street
and there are a good many boys north
of that street.
The penalty for violation OF the ordl-
nance is fine not to exceed $50 and inn
prisonment not to exceed ten days, either
or both, in the discretion of the court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
THE DAINTY LUNCH.
he Ladies' Opinion Appreciated.

The Ladies' Opinion Appreciated.
Monday Messrs. ]. H. w. Hucklns Of
Boston, Mass, through their representa-
tive, ]. H. Irwin, will give Savannah
ladies a delightful lunch gratuitously at
Jackson g. Metzgers store. They al e
going to serve their special Gold Medal
Soups and Sandwich Meats as a lunch
for the ladies approval. All are cordially
invited. What friends they have made
OF the exposition ladies' the following
speaks for itself. Copy Of diploma given
by the board Of woman managers, Atlanta
exposition:
Cotton States and International Exposi-
ton, Ga, Nov e, 1895 Woman board
OF Managers-Woman's Building-Mr
Joseph Thompson, President: Owing to
superior quality and excellence, the lady
managers Of the vomans board, Cotton
States and international Exposition. do
hereby cheerfuly award to J. H.. ".
Huckins & Co, a special gold medal for
their soups and sandwich meas.
Emma M. Thompson
MrS. Hugh hagen, President
Chairman Ways and Means. nd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
AN INJUNCTION ASKED ron.
Case Involving the Estate of Miss
Euphemin Cunningham.

An Injunction suit involving the estate
Of Miss Euphemia Cunningham was filed
In the superior court yesterday. 1t is
the suit Of George ]. Mills, administrator.
against e. Farley Cunningham. The es-
tate consists mainly of fifty-seven shares
Of Southwestern stock, twentv-four
Central railroad certificates of indebted
ness and about 5000 in cash, beside some
other personal property Of considerable
value.
The cash is in the possession of Mr..
George ]. Mills TO the credit of the es
tate. The stocks were turned over TO
Mr.. e. f. Cunningham by Miss Cum
ningham before her DEATH and along
with them personal letter indicating
how she wanted the property divided and
distributed. The letter bore the sigma
ture OF no witnesses and was not in the
form OF Will. Mr.. Mills applied for and
was granted letters OF administration on
the estate, but Mr.. Cunningham refused
TO turn over the property in his possess
sion, as he had instructions in the letter
petition states there are three heirs-at-
law, Mr.. John Cunningham, Mrs. Sarah
Il. Postell and representatives, of a de-
ceased brother in a foreign country
These, however, are not the parties =
whom all the property was left Upon
the refusal of Mr.. Cunningham to turn
over that portion of the property in his
possession Mr., Mills applied for an in
junction TO restrain him from in any
wise disposing of it, he claiming the right
as administrator to distribute it prop
ery and legally. The question is set for
a hearing next Saturday morning at 10
o'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
sAvANNAHIANs AT THE FAIR.
Some thing Like 0,OOO VIII Have WIS.,
tied the Exposition.

tied the Exposition.
1t is estimated that about 5000 Savan-
nahians will have visited the Atlanta ex-
position from the time of its opening up
10 Jan. !.
The Central railroad so far has sold
over $500 tickets between Savannah and
Atlanta, and the average during the last
three or four weeks has been fifty or six
~ day. OF course, the reduced rate of
$40 for the round trip during abe hol-
days will about double the crowd, or in
crease II to such an extent that there is
practically no doubt that 5000 persons will
nave purchased tickets to Atlanta before
the exposition closes.
This number does not include the or
phans who went up and those in charge
or them, nor does it include the large
number of railroad employees who have
neen given trips to the exposition and
many others who have travelled on passes
or through tickets from northern points
Lhe last named class, of course, are not
baVannahians, but are only going to the
exposition by way Of Savannah.
1t is safe to estimate on the facts i'm
hand that very near GOO SaVannahians
VIII attend the fair. As soon as the re-
duced rate goes on increased crowds are
expected every day, as a good many are
waited Tor holiday of day or two be-
1ore making the trip. The largest day
OF all was the day before Thanksgiyine
DAY, when about 500 Savannahians made
the trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
GETTING IN LINE.
Movement of the Holiday Parade on
the Sidewalks of Savannah.

The people have already started prepa-
rations for Christmas, and the streets
last night were crowded with early pur-
chasers, who are sensible enough not
to put off buying presents until the last
minute. The stores have made elegant
displays, and the sidewalks of some of
the enterprising seekers after business
are filled with holiday wares. The street.
vendors, with all kinds of articles, are
prominent in the daily parades along the
sidewalks.
And around the city market during all
of yesterday the family folk were buy
ing their Sunday dinners and placing
orders for the Christmas turkey and
other fxings, so as not to be bothered
any more about that matter There were
hundreds of orders put down on H Lo-
CAMS books for turkeys, geese, ducks
game, venison and all the different things
that that enterprising butcher brings ev-
cry Christmas to satisfy and tickle the
palptes of his many customers.
His supplies this year will excel any
previous season. In the way of variety
and the selections will be of the most del
ieate and toethsome nature. Parties who
have not yet done so. should send in
their orders at once, and be assured of
getting just what they want.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
CITY COURT CRIMINALS.
A Mig Run OF small Cases Before
Judge MncDOneII.

An unusually large number of criminals
cases was disposed Of in the city court
yesterday. Solicitor General Fraser be-
ing busy In the superior court, Mr.. f. P.
Salas acted as solicitor pro tenn.
The following cases were disposed OF:
Edward Harris, larceny from the house,
one month in jail; Joe Wallace, simple
larceny, six months on the chain-gang;
James Saussy, gambling. $50 or three
months on the gang; Charlie Miller lar
ceny from the person, $50 or twelve months
on the chain-gang; Henry Holmes, lar
ceny from the house. SIS or three months;
Gus Johnson, G. NJ. Potts, Joseph Pres
ton and William Young, vagrancy, one
month on the gang, with sentence sus-
pended until further order of court; San
dy Broyles, vagraucy, two month; York
Stewart, Vagranoy, one month; John
Green ana John White, carrying conceal
ed weapons, S25 or three months; Damien
Haywood larceny from the house, $25 or
six months; Eddie Small and Steve FAT
ron, larceny from the house, s25 or six
months each, and Queen. Martin, stabbing,
six months on the gang.
The following were discharged: Isaac
Campbell, tSsauM and battery Isaiah
Neeley. assault and battery and larceny
from the house; Sam Frost, simple lar
ceny, and Willie Cuthbert, larceny from
the house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
Prepare ZOE the Fenst.

These Christmas times we have pre-
pared to meet all wants, all appetites and
all competition. We've a special order for
a fine selection of turkeys, ducks. geese.
game and white plume celery from Kala-
mazoo. We want your orders for your
Christmas dinner, feeling assured that we
can please you. We call special atten-
ton to our German deUeacies, including
stuffed caifs head, and many other M,
wiling dishes that are new to Savannah
Our beef is of the highest class; our own
make Of sausages, In all varieties, ana
our mild cured hams and bacon are no
less popular than Our excellent corned
beef, Somers g. Wipkler. stall 70, city
market. TELEPHONE. 266.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
SOCIETY ELECTIONS FOR 1896.
knights of Honor and Hebrew BE.
nevOIent Society.

knights of Honor and Hebrew Be-
nevOIent Society.
Savannah Lodge No. 1.153 knights of
Honor, held its annual election of officers
at its last meeting. The following were
elected:
Dictator-Rev. ]. p. Mendes.
Vice Dictator-Henry Hirsch.
Assistant Dictator-E. L. Purse
Reporter-M. f. Robinson
Financial Reporter-W. c. Neidlingor
Treasurer-Sol Binswanger.
Chaplain--John r. Eason
Guide-George II. Cook.
Sentinel-Henry W. Butler
epresentatlve-Sol Binswanger
Trustees. r. Eason, NJ. j. Epstein,
and II w. Butler.
At the last meeting of the Hebrew Be
nevolent Society. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Isaac Epstein
Vice Presdent-I NJ Frank
Treasurer-A. Vetsburg
Secretary--M. +. Robinson.
TIuEtees-S. Meinhard 8 Tavtar ord
Nj. Prayer