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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Leather Chairs
and COucheS-

For the library, sitting-room or dem
luxurious, roomy and the acme of COM
fort.
Probably fifty styles of rockers and easy
chairs, and as many of touches. Made
with polished frames of quartered oak
and mahogany OF in the Turkish style of
upholstery, finished with heavy fringes..
Coverings of hand-buffed feathers, in
green, brown, russell and maroon.
Inspect this line if you would have the
choicest productions at the lowest figures
that can be quoted on such goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
BRUNswICK's BAR.
The Government steamer to Make
the Survey Now en- Route.

Bhe Government steamer TO Make
the Survey Now en- Route.
Brunswick, Ca, Dec. 22.-Gen. ]. Floyd
King has received a dispatch from Supt
w. w. Duffield, which says: Steamer
Bache leaves New York to-day for Bruins
wick survey. Shall make brief stop
Charleston"
Gen. Dufffeld Is superintendent of the
United States coast and geodetic survey.
and as the highest officia. in authority in
that department, was called upon by the
honorable Secretary of War TO designate
an officer of the coast and geOdetic survey
to be detailed for the purpose of taking
scientific measurements of Col. Good
years work of deepening the outer bar
channel to this port, which resulted in
Gen. Duffield designating Lieut.. Peck
u. s. N. for that purpose, and Lieut. Peck
will make his report direct to the secre-
tary of War.
The United States coast and geodetic
survey steamer Bache, of which Lieut.
Peck is in command, is expected to arrive
at Brunswick tomorrow or on the day
following and no doubt Lieut. Peck will
commence surveying the bar Immediately.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
FITzGERALD's FIRE.
The Work of Rebuilding Already
Under Way in the Burned District.

Under Way in the Burned District.
Fitzgerald, Ga. Dec. PA telegram
was received yesterday from p. II. Fitz-
gerald, in which he directs his agent to
extend his brick block farther south, and
this work will be begun at once.
A number of temporary buildings arc
being rapidly erected and all those who
did not have insurance are now ready to
receive customers.
A number of the owners of buildings,
which were burned have determined to
rebuild at once, and to put in brick IN
stead of frame buildings. A force of men
is at work removing the debris, and in a
few days the district will assume a diff
feFent aspect. AS soon as insurance
agents arrive and adjust the losses, nearly
all those burned out will be ready to re-
sumo business.
The Colony Company viii at once take
a practical method of expressing sympa-
thy with the losers, especially those who
intend 20 rebuild Capt. WEIGH received
a telegram of coincidence and sympathy
from Gov. Northen.
The amount of the loss was reported to
an official at about $4,000, but conservative
business men place the amount at sixty
one-third the loss.
One young lady is said to have pumped
water for more than an hour. Two sis
tiers climbed to the roof of their building
and were so busiy engaged in protecting
the house with wet blankets that they did
not notice the removal of the ladder by
some one anxious to save another build
ing. After some anxiety and more
screaming they were rescued by a passer-
by.
In spite of the excitement the interest in
political affairs runs high. To-day the frsf
city election of Fitzgerald takes place,
and from the anxiety evinced by every
one the issue is a matter of no small mo-
ment. That the future of the city depends
greatly upon the policy of the first faith
ers" is conceded by all and returns will be
anXiously awaited. A political meeting
held at the corn and cotton palace last
night was largely attended.
Schools will close on Wednesday for the
holiday vacation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
STRONG FOOT BALL TEAM.
An IntercoIIege Eleven 10 Play i'm
the south.

New Haven. Conn.,. Dec. 22.-Harry r
Durant of Waterbury. manager of a foot
ball eleven composed Of players from sew
eral colleges, with Capt. Sanford, left
here to-day. The team will play its first
game Christmas day at Nashville; on Dec.
at Chattanooga. on Dec. 81. Birmingham,
and will play in New Orleans New Years
day. Thirteen players will be taken. The
make up il not yet decided. but win be
about follows: Center, Capt Sanford;
guards. Church OF Pennsylvania and
Frank Smith of Brown; tackles. Tyler and
Church. both Of Princeton; ends, Ander-
son of Yale and Sedgewick Of Brown:
quarter back, Morris OF Yale. The halves
and full back have not yet been decided
on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
W. G. HUNTER FOR SENATOR.
Gov BradIey's Organ Admits the
Congressman Is I'm the Lead,

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 22.-Congressman
W. Godfrey Hunter, leading candidate for
the republican nomination for United
States senator. who was defeated for cleo
ton to congress by John s, Rhea, In the
Third district, filed notice of contest
against Rhea at Russellville to-day. The
Frankfort Capital. Gov. Bradleys per-
sonal organ, admits that DIR. Hunter has
enough votes pledged to secure the nomI-
nation for United States senator This
probably means that no extra session OF
the legislature will be called. as Gov.
B.adley Is bitterly opposed to Or. Hunt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
A Glorious Gathering

of appropriate holiday gifts
on our christmas Floor. ?
From the busy marts of the
wide world we have garner
ed rich stores of artistic
ideas. These our artists and
artisans b ave utilized in such
happy wa VS. that we offer
you a multi form collection of
novel and beautiful piec es,
fashioned after exclusi We
patterns and ideals. For lit
tie Christina money, yen
can procur somethin g
unique and a ttractive fo.r
any one toward whose Yule.
tide Joy you intend to con-
tribute. Furniture, rich rugs,
screens, and hundreds of
smaller decorative articles,
all at factory prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
GOV. MORTON AND rue sLUGGERs.
sheriff OF queens County Asked 10
Enforce the Law.

Albany. n. y. Dec. 22.-Gov. Morton
has sent letter 20 Sheriff Doeht or
Queens county requesting that he en-
force the laws with reference 20 the prize
Tight announced 20 take place az Long Is
land city Tomorrow night between La,
yiRne and McKeever before the Puritan
cub. The law and order League protest
- 10 the sheriff against the hEht fakinR
place but that Ofiif3ai refused ~ Interfere
unless ordered N % 70 BY the governor.
the league NOTIFIED the governor ~ tho
fherins attitude With The ap0Ye result
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
chnrIeslon.s cotton MlII.

Charleston. s. C.. Dec. 2.-Proceedings
were begun before Judge Benot 90 tha
state court to-day 10 stop ne sale OF the
Charleston cotton mil property, which was
advertised 10 fake place on Dee - Tie
litigation - Of "a friendly nature and The
pOncu tor few week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
NEW YORK's GOLD DEMOCRATS.
Steps ON Foot For the Formation OF
County Machine.

New York. Dec 22.-The gold democrats
of this city, who have been identified with
the movement seeking the formation OF
local machine apart from Tammany Hall,
held a conference tonight In the Reform
Club. and after organizing appointed two
committees of Ave, one to draft general
plan OF organization for a county Organi-
cation, and the other to inquire into and
report the strength of the national demo-
cratic party in the city, to advise, as to
assembly district organizations Robert
b. ROOSEVELT presided at the meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

My next victory" said Gen. weyIer
With great enthusiasm. rs 70 be the
achievement OF my nfe."
"lndeedY' said the ofilcer.
Yes sir. have arranged with nv
g..hlisners 20 make u an edition dc luxe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Ladies' Desks 3!

When have you seen their equal? Curly
birch, mahogany. bird's-eye maple and
quartered oak desks.
&.OO.-Not limitations, but the GENU-
me WOODS.
$500 buys the sort usually sold for $780,
$500. $500, 5000 and 1890 are prices that
are bringing quick sales. Ask to see
our line Of the finer grades.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
UNIFYING A WIRE SERVICE.
Commercial Cable and Postal Inter
ests to BE Merged.

New York. Dec. 22.--At a special meet
ing yesterday Of the shareholders of the
Commercial Gable Company. the plan for
unifying the interests of the Commercial
Gable Company and the Postal Telegraph
Gable Company, was unanimously adopt
ed.
1t Is provided that the plan shall go into
operation on Jan l. 1897. The plan pro-
vides for the issue of $50, 600 bonds, S5,-
100000 Of which Is to be paid for the plant,
etc, of the Postal Telegraph Gable Com
pany, and the remaining $5,000000 to be
used hereafter for the extension OF tele-
graph lines. A special meeting of the
shareholders of the Postal Telegraph-Ca
BILE Company also ratified all of the ar
rangements
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

Per Steamship La Grande Ducheese To-,
New 1ork-R. 7, Wilbur. a. W. Thomas
\ a. jiison ana wife, ., =. crcmin. n ~
Miller Joseph Le bayteau1. ana tw6
Storage
Per Steamship Tallahassee. Tor Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Named TO Learn the FACES.

Ocala, Fla, Dec. 22.--After a day and a
half OF patient hearing Of evidence and ar
appointed Judge McCarnathy master 10
take testimony in the case of the Gaines
Vile National Continental Building and
Loan Association, to ascertain the facts
and report
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
REMAINS OF KATE FIELD.
The body Arrives at San Francisco
From Honolulu.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 22.--The re-
mains of Kate Field arrived to-day from
Honolulu. Owing to the quarantine regu-
lations, the casket containing the body
will not be removed from the ship before
tomorrow. Henry f. Highton, to whom
the remains were consigned, and whose
wife was a close friend of Miss Field said
the funeral services would be held in Trim
ity Episcopal church at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The remains will then be
taken to Odd Fellows cemetery and Gre
mated The ashes will be sent east for
interment.
The Press Club, the Wine Growers AS
sociation, the Woman's Press Association
and other organizations will pay special
honors to the deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
SAILED YEsYERnAY.

Steamship Tallahassee. Boston.
Steamship La Grande Duchesse, New
York.
Schooner Aaron Reppard.- Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Ex-cONGREssMAN HATCH DYING.
Brighfs Disease killing the Author
of the Anticipation BAI.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 2.-word has
reached here from Hannibal, Mo-. that
ex-Congressman w. II. Hatch of the First
district of Missouri is dying OF Brights
disease at his residence near that city
Mr.. Hatch has been an invalid for several
months and lately his sickness has reach
ed an acute stage. He is widely known as
the father of the anti-option bill"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Combination
Book Cases and Desks.

We unloaded on Saturday the best car
load of the season-Combiltation cases and
desks. We've never seen SO good for the
money before. All new designs and of
finish equal to the highest cost goods
made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
CLEARED YESTERDAY.

Steamship VIM. Lawrence. Peters, Balti-
more-J. j. Carolan, Agent.
Bark Memory CNor), Ellertsen, Rotter-
dam-Dahl & Andersen,
Schooner Aaron ReppArd, English, Balti-
more-C. w. Howard &. Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Arm Rockers.

One hundred and fifty styles, from $275
to the finest goods brought out All the
woods. saddle and cobbler leather seats.
Others 1912, handsomely upholstered.
Many unique shapes in Flemish oak, solid
mahogany and in malachite inish-wfth
polished saddle and fancy cane seats.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
STUCK ny JOHN 1. SULLIVAN.
fiorist With IA Judgment Finds
NothinR 90 Attneh.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 2l.-John l.. suui-
van was ~ the poor debtor court yestor-
aay on horists BIN Of S8ls. on which
ludgment has been obtained. The items
~ the oill dated from june 10. 1879 20 Dee
y, hat deputy sheriff WINS given "a viii
81 attachment but che officer eotid no.
hhg MAJ john T. had anything fo af.
...b ~ NJ 1tihcned chip, which faiQis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
House burned AZ syIvnnin.

Sylvania, Ca, Dec. PA house occupied
by j. NJ Smoke and owned by Bruno
Pfeifer was burned here early this morn,
ing. The fire started from the kitchen
The house was not insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

Steamship VIM. Lawrence. Peters. RaIti-
MORE. J. Carolan, Agent.
sleamer star Finney, Button, and re-
tur1ed-D. j. Murphy, Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

Brig Robert Dillon. Wyatt. from sayan-
south Of Hatteras.
Schooner Margaret A. May. jarvis. sa.
vannah for Baltimore. Dec. ~. 81 miles
north OF tIatteras.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
JOHN 6. BUTLER,

--DEALER H.
Paints. Oils and Glass. Sash, Doors, Do paso.
and Builders Supplies, Plain an ,,u'..aestls
rative Wall Paper. Foreign ana Do"' Sole
comente. Zinc. plasier and Hair. 7's
agent FOR Aabeaflne Cold Water PAM.
40 Congress and is9 S. Julian sus''-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
DEPARTED YESTERDAY.

Steamer w. s. Cook, Garnet. Augusta
and way landings-W. T. Gibson, Manager
Steamer Alpha, Strobhar, Beaufort9D'
j. Murphy, Agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

The steamships of this company are ap.
pointed to sail from Savannah for Bait.
more as follows STANDARD time:
VIM. LAWRENCE, Capt Peters, WE'D.
NESDAY, Dec. %. 500 p. m.
D. III. MILLER, Capt. Billups, sATUR.
DAY, Dec. g. 1880 p. m.
BERKSHIRE, Capt. Kirwan, WEDNEs.
DAY, Dec. 80, p. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY.
J. ]. CARULAN, Agent
Savannah, ia
w. F. TURNER, G. P. A.
A. D. STEVENS, A. 7. N.
]. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices, Baltimore, No
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation Will be furnished masters of YES
sells free of charge in United States n.y.
geographic office, in custom house. Cap
tains are requested to call at the office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Don't think this is
all. We have lots more.
Come and see for your
self. Don't put off I'M
til the last minute.
NOTICE TO MARINERS 8.

Mrs A. E. Ellis, Miss NJ. C. Ellis, George
Ellis, Robert Anderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
II. a. WISE TO CONTEST.
He Wants the Seat in Congress From
Virginia's Second District.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 22.-pr r. A. Wise,
the defeated republican candidate for con-
gress from this. the Second district, to-day
served notice of contest upon his success
full opponent W. A. Young of this city.
Hon. j. $. Wise of New York and John D.
Brady of Richmond will appear as counsel
for Wise. Mr.. Young will be represented
by Judge Thomas II. Wilcox and d.
Tucker Brooke of this city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

Note--*Central Time.
-lEastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE. ca.
Pullman vestibuled sleepers IRON Gl,,ein.
vannah to New York, Savannah 70 Cn lonS,
natl via Asheville, Columbia to hlcl niVons'
For detailed information, reserVat,iisvs,,rTn,
etc, apply to any agent OF the oou'''e
railway or connections. s.,t
w. II. GREEN. General Superintenu'""
j. M. CULP, Traffic Manager. q.
w. A. Turk, @. p. A.. washington, "a,
8 IT. HARDWfcK, A. GP.A. AtlantaSS'
r. w. HUNT, T. p. A.. Augusta, ua'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

ARRIVED UP FROM QUARANTINE.
Bark Adolph Harboe DAM, Petersen.
Rio Janeiro-Dahl & A ndersen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
HERMANN's ESTATE SMALL.
His Widow Says He Leaves Only
$4,000 Worth of Property.

New York. Dec. 22.-The widow of Prof.
Hermann has applied to the Queens coun-
ty court house for letters OF administra-
ton on her late husbands estate. She
said the magician left only $500 worth OF
property, and that his debts far exceeded
that amount
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23

Reports of wrecks and derelicts received
for transmission to the navy department
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
Carpet Sweepers.

The "Bissell." 1t excels all other makes
Every housekeeper will value such a
gift. Popular prices in this make and all
grades.
Carpet Department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-23
$3.50, $1,000 and $3.50
Such prices

Are some of the prices.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-10
STOCKTON'S SENSATION.
Kasson Estate Sued on a Note
Given TO a Saloon.
Keeper.

STOCKTON, CAL, Oct. 9.-An action
commenced in the Superior Court to-day
may result in an interesting fight involv-
ing the Kasson estate when the trial takes
place. The plaintiffs are a. f. Naher and
B. F. Kohlberg. who. by their attorneys.
Nicol & Orr, sue Clark McChesney, as
executor of the will of George NJ. Kasson,
to recover $6245 A. alleged to be due on a
debt of $4,000, contracted by Kasson some
time before his death. The sum sued for
includes the interest claimed to be due on
the original amount. The note on which
the action is commenced was given to
George. NJ. Mowry, saloon-keeper, and
by him transferred to the plaintiffs.
For some time it has been whispered
that sensational developments wo uId
come to light in the Kasson estate, and
that not only a note for a large sum of
money but a contract marriage would fig
ure IN the case. McChesney, it is alleged,
will endeavor 20 prove that the note was
given to Mowry by Kasson while he was
drunk and ignorant OF what he was
about.
According to the story now being told
Kasson, while under the influence of
liquor, sought the mpanionsbip of a
characterless woman, and while in his
cups he offered to marry her, and actual
iy did sign a contract of marriage that
somebody made out.
1t was on the same occasion, according
to report, that the note was given by the
rich rancher to the saloonist. The note
was given in return for various notes OF
much smaller denomination. McChesney
viii endeavor to prove that kasson was as
drunk and irresponsible when he signed
these smaller notes as he was when he
signed the big one.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-10
GAINED A VICTORY.
Major John A. Darling Has Secured &
Transfer and VIII Remain at the
Presidio.

Major John A. Darling Fifth Artillery, q. s..
A., has arranged with Major Ramsay for q
tran sfer to the Third Artillery, and will there.
fore remain at the Presidio until further or
ders His friends in the army say that he
may after the departure OF General Graham
and the Fifth Artillery next week, become
most commander-in-chief at the Presidio, and
hold that important position until the arrival
of Colonel cambridge, Third Artillery The
m jor commanded the post ct Black Point,
under Generals Mcdowell. Schofeld, Pope and
Howard In 1867 he commanded Goat Island,
and foiled the railroad company, which was
then preparing to seize II.
At the Preside the hope is expressed that
the relations between the coming commander,
Colonel Bainbridge, will be more cordial than
those which have long existed between GEN
eral Graham and the ma jor. 1t is quite graft
fying for the majors friends to contemplate
that he will no longer be compelled to bow to
the superior authority of General Graham, and
they perceive in this transfer victory gained
wisdom, may keep these officers wide apart
With one in San Francisco and the other in
New York there cannot be much friction.
Among the many duties devolying upon Mr.
Lamont none is more difficult to perform than
that of preserving peace III the army. By this
time he must comprehend that the reservation
at the Presidio is not large enough for General
Graham and Major Darling.
Colonel Bainbridge, the coming COM
mander, is said by his army associates to be a
master of all the arts OF diplomacy and
superior strategist in the a1falrs of post adj
ministrations. His prestige in society equals
his rank in the army, and all acquiesce
readily in his leadership.
The report that Major Darling is to be re-
tired on account OF physlcel dlsa biiity is re-
garded by his friends as incredible. Ply
sically the major is in superb condition and is
likely to astonish board of army surgeons by
his robus tness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-10
Incipient Blazes Discovered in
Time to Preserve the
Vessel.
MUT1NoUs SAILOR SUSPECTED.
Had Threatened When Placed in
Irons That He Would Be
Revenged.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Oct. g.
There is considerable suppressed excite
ment around the water front in Tacoma
over the attempt to burn fine English
bark living at one of the wharves dis
charging a general cargo. The matter is
being carefully suppressed there, while
two detectives are trying to trap the fire
bugs. Thrice the vessel has been set atire
and each time narrowly escaped.
The fine four-masted bark Drumcraig is
moored alongside of the Eureka dock. 1t
is discharglng q cargo taken aboard in
England, and a portion of which was
landed in Vancouver. On the passa ge out
from Europe one of the sailors became
mutinous and so violent that it was neces-
sary to put him in irons. Some of his
shipmates say that while he was in irons
he threatened that when liberated and
ashore he would wreak his vengeance on
the ship.
a few nights after he left the Drumcraig
in Vancouver 1t was discovered that an at
tempt had been made to burn the vessel.
The sailor had disappeared and, though
suspicion pointed toward him, the watch
was doubled to prevent second attempt.
A week later the vessel went to Tacoma
ana a day or two afterward one of the
crew reported having seen the suspected
man skulking along the back part of the
wharf.
That night a second attempt was made
to fire the vessel. In a place where lot
of combustible paint had been stored, the
paint having been removed only a few
hours before, a good-sized blaze was dis
covered. Before getting much headway it
was quenched.
The most diligent watch was then be-
gun to catch the irebug. On Monday
night another attempt was made to set
the bark afre.
The blaze did not get much headway
and died out. The police were notified,
and two detectives are now at work night
and day trying to unravel the mystery
and arrest the suspected sailor. The cap
tain and officers are dumfounded. and
aside from suspecting the sailor, whom
they lroned on the voyage out from Eng
land for insubordination, are at a loss to
account for the several attempts to burn
the bark. The ships officers say that
every man aboard is above suspicion, and
that several triiing events indicate that
some one boarded the bark to apply the
match. Each time the vessel was set afire
there was different watch on deck.