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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
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BENZINE MAKES A BLAZE.
An Actress Carclessness Calls Out
the Whole Fire Department..

A Dress a bottle of benzlne, a variety
actress belonging to Eddie Foy's company
and bit Of lighted paper were RESPONSE
BILE for considerable excitement, and the
calling out of the fire department last
night about o'clock.
The actress was occupying a room in
the top story of the Screven house. on
the Bull street side, and was engaged
in cleaning a dress with benEine. She
threw quantity Of it in a basin, and
soon afterward. in some way or other
a lighted paper which she was using,
fell upon II. Immediately there was a
blaze and a scream, and then she took
the stun up and threw IL out the window
In the meantime, however. some one
hearing the cry OF fire, rushed out to the
box and turned in an alarm. Box 81, AT
Congress and Bull streets, calls out the
greater part OF the department and calls
Il In a hurry, too. The engines ana an
paratus came hurrying up there. and so
did everyone along the street who saw
the direction they We're taking. There
was quite a respectable crowd collected
on the scene, but Il did not take them
long TO learn OF the dress. benzine, etc.
and then they were sorry they run The
girl had succeeded In getting entirely rid
Of the Ettlo blaze by the time the fire.
men reached her room.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
queen aud CRESCENT route Nor,h

The only line OF Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars running daily from Savan-
nah 70 Cincinnati without change is via
the +. c. and p. and Southern railways
IN connection with the famous Queen ana
Crescent route. This through servirc
passes through the mountain region az
East Tennessee and Western North Car.
DINA, Asheville and the Land Of tho
SKY. and the scenery OF the Queen and
Crescent, than which there Is no finer any
Where.-ad. '
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
WANTED
All Sympathizers of the Cuban Cause
to Investigate Inducements offered
VOIunteers

Volunteers.
The recent utterances of prominent men
in this country for the recognition OF Cuba
by the United States has attracted con-
siderable attention, but not more SO than
the amount of genuine diamonds, gold
watches, twenty dollar gold pieces and
other valuable articles that are given away
daily by the Hong Kong Tea Company at
choice branded tea. Come early, avoid
the rush. as you have but a few davs to
get these valuable presents, as Saturday
will be the last chance you will have IN
get a present as the tea will be sold on
its merits commencing Monday. following
is list of the fortunate purchasers,
solid gold ring Mrs. A. Martin, "a
Broughton, gold set ring; Jennie Walls.
Twelfth street, near Bun, gold set ring
Mrs. j. A. Ross, GIL Eighth street. solid
silver watch; Mrs. j. M. Middleton. 7O7
Habersham, gold set ring; Mrs w E
Kenner, 1906 Habersham, lady's chateline
watch; Mrs. d; H. Harris, JEFFERSON
street. solid gold ring; Nina Bages. 1l09
Barnard street, gold set ring; s. al. Var
ley, 316 Williams street, diamond ring: n
T. Long, Darien. Ga, brass earrings: A.
wards, Liberty street, solid gold watch
Miss A. Tietjen. 6lS Liberty street sast
ladies solid silver chatelaine watch: Miss
Anna Corners, SOB McDonough street DoId
set ring; Mrs. Lenir ll3 East Henry
street, napkin ring; c. c. Jordan, ais Aber.
corn street. diamond ring; Miss Rosa Cor
fey, 80 william street. solid gold chased
ring; Miss Crosby, 4l7 East Broad street
solid gold ring; w. w. Starr Jr.. Savannah
Brewing Company, diamond ring; Maggie
Doyle. Habersham and Fifth streets. e6id
set ring. Mr.. j. Wadsworth, az perr,,
street. gold set ring; w. 4. Gibson. stoan
er Ethel. gold ring; Isadore Coilen Io5
West Broughton, gold set ring; Mrs, Keio
ly, 81 Tattnall street, solid gold rinr.
Charles ellison, Pulaski house. soiid
gold watch; Il. .. Everett Railroad man
diamond ring; Mrs. Emma brooks. AZ
Whitaker, gold set ring; Mark Ciumberts
Pulaski house. $40 In gold; Mrs. ii. Daiev
" Taylor street, gold set ring; r. A. Lee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
,r,IC SoTnT IIDIrs
The commissioners Getting Ready
to Make Up the LISTS.

to Make Up the LISTS.
Nessrs. Edward S. Elliott and II. II.
King, who were appointed by Judge Speer
as jury commissioners 10 revise the jury
lists OF the United States courts have
their work well under way. They have
received the names sent for from the
clerks of all of the county courts in the
district, and will shortly take up the work
of making up the lists and putting the
names in the jury boxes.
There will be about 500 names put in the
circuit court jury box and about 1000
names In the district court box As the
law does not allow juror in the United
States court to serve more than once with
in two years, IL Is likely that there will
be good many changes in the names now
in the jury boxes, old ones being taken out
and new ones put in.
The jury commissioners have had good
many requests, It is understood, some
from parties who want to be kept off the
jury. and others who want to get on, but
so far the commissioners have not made
any OF them any promises.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

This Is what those important little or
gans, the kidneys are when healthy. In
disorder they may differ IN all three par
ticulars. Disease usually destroys them
successfully not simultaneously. and one
may be active while the other Is semi
paralyzed. Give 10 both a healthful i'm
pulse. without exciting them, with Hos
letters stomach Bittcrs, which forestalls
such dreadful maladies as Bughts disease
and diabetes. Use the Bitters, also. for
malarial bilious. rheumatic. nervous.
bowel and kidney trouble. --ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Brace up. Throw Off that tired feeling
There Is life and health ana strength in
she crimson tint OF Johnsons tonic. The
only recognized specific for Ia grippe.
cures and prevents grip. Completes un-
finished cures. Try tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

A. L. Pitts, who was convicted of man.
slaughter in the superior court recently,
for the killing of Adam Thornburgh, and
sentenced to fifteen years in the peniten-
tiary, was taken to the convict camp at
Rocky Ford last night. Pitts wife and
baby and a number of his friends were
down to see him off
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
WANTS TO ADOPT A CHILD.
william Griffin of Jesup Has a Good
Home For One.


Judge Hampton L. Ferrill received a let
ter yesterday from William Griffin, pro-
prietor of the Griffin House at Jesup, say
ing he and his wife wanted 20 adopt
child. and asking for some Information as
to securing a child from one of the orphan
homes in Savannah.
MIR. Griffin says he and his wife have no
children, and they are in a position to take
care of one and give il good home. MIR.
Griffin stated he could give good refer
ences, and he wants to legally adopt the
child as his own. He did not state how
ever whether he wanted a boy or girl
With the circumstances as he states them
il may not be a hard matter for him to
secure child in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
MAY PARADE II CHARLESTON.
Naval Reserves Accept the Invita-
tion From Gen. Edward Anderson.

tion From Gen. Edward Anderson.
Lieut.. II. S. Colding of the Savannah
Naval Reserve has received an invitation
from Brig. Gen. Edward Anderson. COM
manding the Fourth Brigade South Car
DINA Volunteer Troops, requesting him to
take part in the parade, review and inspec-
ton Of his troops Monday afternoon. Lieut..
Colding. as has been stated, will take his
company over for "A visit 20 some of the
warships of Admiral Bunce's squadron. He
has replied to Gen. Anderson's invitation
thanking him for the courtesy extended
ana stating that he will be glad TO accept
IL, provided ne and his men get back 10
the city in time from the warships, which
they are 70 visit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
soeiety,n announcement.

Demand that the nerves be always In prop
or condition. The most grateful soothing.
sleep-inducing Of all tonics Is Anheuser.
Busch's Malt Nutrlne-the food drink. An
petizing and invgorating. AZ ali drug
glsts.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
ID. OETJENs DEAD.
knights of Pythias to Attend His
Funeral sunday Afternoon.

Funeral sundny AftcrnOOn.
Mr.. d. Oetjens died at his home, at
Price and York streets. yesterday after
noon, after a lingering illness. from con-
sumption. Mr.. Oetjens has been in the
grocery business in Savannah for the last
twenty-five years. He was a member Of
the Uniform rank Of knights of Pythias
and Of Teutonia Lodge No. Z. both Of
which bodies will attend his funeral from
his residence at 3 o'clock Sunday after
noon. Mr. Oetjens leaves a wife and
three children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
A recent humber of The Southern sta

A recent number of The Southern States,
an illustrated monthly magazine devoted
to the south, publishes an interesting arti-
Gle on the Georgia and Alabama railroad
1t gives the entire history of the road. and
enters into the conduct of all its depart
ments. Particular mention is made of the
wonderful progress the road has made
since it's reorganization, and the very re-
markable showing that has been made in
its record of earnings. A picture of Pres
ident John SHELTON Williams is the maya
zines frontispiece, and the article is re-
plete with Illustrations of the evidence of
Thrift, progress and industry along its
rOuta
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for .diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
''sHOOFLY7 AND c. y a. TRAIN col.
LIDE.

Fireman Griffin Injured In SMASH
up AT MeIdrim.
A collision occurred near Meldrim last
night between Georgia and Alabama
train bound in and the "shoohy" on the
Central railroad bound out. The passen-
gers on the two trains were considerably
shaken up and some damage was done TO
the cars. The only person hurt, so far as
could be learned, was Fireman Griffin of
the "shoohy,' who jumped from the en-
CINE and was badly shaken up. Griffin
was brought TO the city at / O'Clock this
morning ana taken in the police ambu-
streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
orders For Wood Promptly Fun.o

At r. b. Cassels. corner Gwlnnett stree,
and s.. f. and w railway. Branch office.
corner Liberty and Houston. Telephone.
n. Nd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
For wakeruIness.
Use Horsford.s ACID rhosnhn,e

DR.. A. M. Moore. Durham, N c.. saws:
81 find II OF great value in wakefulness due
to digestive disorders, and as general
tonic. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. I. NJ Fleming, division freight and
passenger agent of the Florida Central
and Peninsular, is up in his Carolina terri
tory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

DIR. TALMAGE's RECEPTION.
The Public Invited to the Y. M. O. A.
This Afternoon.

The public reception to be given Rev.
T. Dewitt Talmage this afternoon, at
the Young Mems Christian Association
building. promises to be a very pleasant
occasion. There are many in the city
who have had the pleasure of meeting this
distinguished divine before, who will be
glad to renew their acquaintance, while
others, who have not had this pleasure,
will take the opportunity of meeting him.
The Ladies Auxiliary, and some of the
officers Of the association will assist in
receiving. The reception commences at
and will last about an hour.
The box sheet for DR.. Talmages lee
ture tonight, at the Guards nall, opened
yesterday morning, and it seems that the
preparation being made by the commit
tee to seat between 700 and 800 people, Will
not be useless. There are still some good
reserved seats left, which can be secured
between 8 and IL, and to O'Clock to-day.
The subject selected by DIR. Ialmdge,
MY Journey Around the World, Is sure
to prove a popular one with his audience
DR.. Talmages name is a household word
His writings and sayings have become
famous everywhere, and It reeds no Iress
notice TO convince the peoDlc of Savannah
that his lecture will not he a dry disser-
tation, but will be bright and Sparkling
from start to finish DR.. TallnaSe comes
filled with information gathered during
his late journey around the Slobe, at
which time he preached or leetured IN al
most every caDital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
ON THEIR WAY 10 JEI<YL ISLAND
Vanderbilt and Rockefeller to De In
savannah Tomorrow.

Vanderbilt and Rockefeller to De In
savannah Tomorrow.
Savannah will have tomorrow two men
whose money has made them as much
talked about as any others In the coun-
try. They are w. X. Vanderbilt and John
u. Rockefeller. They travel with their ac-
customed luxury, too, for IL Is not only a
private car for each but n special train
to pull them from New York to Bruins
wick via the Florida Central and PENN
suar. They are going down 20 Jekyl Is
land. where game awaits the wealthy
sportsmon in such quantity that 20 kill
a is not the sport Il might be- English
pheasants can be shot there among the
few places in America but the birds must
he protected, and 81 Is what each sportsmen
has to pay for shot and only two a sea-
son at TINT. Possibly the distinguished
guests OF tho club may get crack az the
royal birds. The Vanderbilt and Rookie
feller's special Is due here at 1922 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, running one hour
behind the vestibule.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. James f. Aglar, general agent o
the Union Pacific Railway Company. will
office at st. Louis, was in the city yester
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
Three EIeQQlt Corners il[ Sole

Montgomery and Second StS-32Xii7.
Jefferson and Fourth StS-35Xt22.
Barnard and Sixth StS-3OXit2.
There are no better loca-
tions in the town for a nice
residence than these.
They can be secured now
by small cash payment and
monthly installments, with
out additional cost to the
purchaser except 7 per cent.
interest per annun, charged
on the debt and allowed on
the payments as made. This
is equal to getting 7 per
cent. from a savings bank.
If you want additional in
formation, call me up by
telephone or drop a postal
card and | will call.
c. H. DORSETT,
p Congress west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

The Plant system will put on a one-fare
rate Sunday for the round trip to Charles
ton. The road expects to take big crowd
over to see the white squadron on that
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. ". Haight. travelling passeng,
agent of the Union Pacific system, wit
st. Louis headquarters, was here yeste
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

The best evidence OF the real merit Of
Johnson's tonic lies In its universal in
dorsement in It's home. Thousands Of peo-
pie in every walk OF life IA Savannah have
used the tonic and induced others TO use
t. It's popularity proves It's worth.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. w. H. Strickland connected with the
Plant sytem at Waycross, is in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. Sydney W. Lanier, contracts
freis NJ agent for the Plant system,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. N. S. Pennington, traffic manager
of the Florida Central and Peninsular,
was here yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. S. B. Patton, commercial agent for
the Plant system. at Montgomery, was
in the city yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr. w. III. Pleasant, general freight
agent of the Florida Central and Peninsu.
lar, was up from Jacksonville yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Humors pimples. bolls are very annoy
Ing. They quickly disappear when the
blood Is purified by Hoods Sarsaparllla.
lad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. J. A. Granger has been appointed
chief clerk to Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent w. H. Tayloe of the Southern
at Louisville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

Mr.. Smith D. Pickett. general agent for
the Southern, with headquarters at Jack
sonville, is in the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

IF YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your Autographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning News, Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest to Savannah and
Elsewhere.

Matters of Interest to Savannah and
Elsewhere.
Mr.. Smith D. Pickett, general agent for
the Southern, with headquarters at Jack
sonville, is in the city
Mr.. I. NJ. Fleming, division freight and
passenger agent of the Florida Central
and Peninsular, is up in his Carolina terri
tory.
Mr.. S. B. Patton, commercial agent for
the Plant system. at Montgomery, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Sydney W. Laner, contracting
freight agent for the Plant system, at
Birmingham, spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. ". Haight, travelling passenger
agent of the Union Pacific system, with
st. Louis headquarters, was here yester-
Mr.. James f. Agar, general agent of
the Union Pacific Railway Company, with
office at st. Louis, was in the city yester-
day.
The Plant system will put on a one-fare
rate Sunday for the round trip to Charles
ton. The road expects to take big crowd
over to see the white squadron on that
day.
Mr. N. S. Pennington. traffic manager
Of the Florida Central and Peninsular,
was here yesterday.
Mr.. w. TT. Pleasant general freight
agent of the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar, was up from Jacksonville yesterday.
Mr.. w. H. Strickland connected with the
Plant sytem at Waycross. is in the city.
Mr.. ]. A. Granger has been appointed
chief clerk to Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent w. H. Tayloe of the Southern
at Louisville.
A recent number of The Southern States,
an illustrated monthly magazine devoted
to the SOUTH publishes an interesting arti-
Gle on the Georgia and Alabama railroad
IL gives the entire history of the road, and
enters into the conduct of all its depart-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-19

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-15


Korb's.
Dolls, Toys, Drums. Dressing cases,
Albums and Picture Books at Korb's.
Silk Muffiers are shown at 0. g.
Korb's in various styles and quality.
One quarter off on ali suits at o. G.
Korb's.
The finest and best line OF pocket
knives in the city at Gleason'S
just received at Gleason's a new
stock Of shears and razors. The best
line in the city.
Leading brands of cigars. Christmas
confectionery, fruits, etc.. at
Aspegren's.
Buy your overcoat now we are giving
you one quarter off our regular prices.
0. g. Korb.
You can not improve on the quality
and prices given by o. G. Korb in the
various lines.
Mrs. VIM. Hill and children, OF
Tower, has been spending a few days
in this city the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Locket.
There is nothing nicer for Christ
mas present than nice chair with
prizes right, you can find both at
Gleason'S.
Mrs E. ]. Gilbert who left a few
weeks ago is visiting friends at Green
Bay where she will probably remain
for the winter.
No new Developments have ap-
peared in the Pioneer matter. The
annual meeting Of the company oc-
cured at Hudson, Wis, yesterday.
| Misses Maggie and Mary Sheridan
returned from Duluth Saturday where
they had been attending the last sad
rites over the remains of their cousin,
Miss Jessie Sheridan.
| NJ. Gleason g. Sons have the largest
stock of cook stoves ever shown in the
city with prices away down, Cheaper
in fact than the same line OF goods
can be bought in Duluth. Every stove
sold under a positive guarantee.
The mail carrier between here and
Winton was injured quite seriouily
Sunday morning by being thrown
from cutter His shoulder was dis
located and lie received several bard
injuries about the head.
Peter Barto an Italian created quite
"a disturbance at the Catholic church
the fore part of the week. A few days
in jail sutiiced to fix him up however
after which he departed for his home
at Pence, Mich.
| J. w. Pickering, who has been in
charge OF the ID. & 1. r. pumping
stations at Ely and vicinity during
the past summer has returned to Two
Harbors and will have charge Of a
steam pump operated at the docks
during the winter by the company for
fire protection.-Two Harbors News.
Jas L. Stone who for the past eight
months has been in British Columbia,
returned Tuesday. Jim is not too
well pleased with that country and
says he only worked % days in eight
months and that jobs are like hens
teeth in that country.
The window display Of o. G. Korb
is one of the neatest affairs it has been
our pleasure to see Mr.. korb's taste
In neatly displaying his wares and
with the assistance Of the electric
lights the store in the evening presents
an enchanting spectacle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-15
Buy at Home.

The Iron News desires to impress upon
its readers their duty make as far as
possible their holiday purchases at
home. Our dealers are offering espec-
tally fine assortnen is, and their prices
are very reasonable. Duluth and other
places are bidding for tie trade, but
there is no tangible reason why you
should accept their invitations. Any
article you desire which can be pro-
cured in Two Harbors should be
bought here. The dealers who ac-
comodate you during the entire sea-
son are certainly entitled TO the ho!i-
day harvest. 1t is theirs by right.
Just apply the golden rule to your
trading this year.-Two Harbors News