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--5 shock that Jared and rocked the
b-rring building, the bell cupola Tell in
,.r3 carrying down one floor upon which
II .rashed and lodging upon that below.
l--snan Steinberg of No. and Fireman
I5sr,sr of No. were on the joists Their
ess3pe was narrow, as the roof above
~r-u was shaken and torn, part of il
hIt TWO or three feet distant being crushed
in and on the floor below by the brick
of the cupola. Fireman Harper was con-
etfarably shaken up and bruised by his
fsV Id the floor be.ow.
AS the cupola fell, the spectators on the
,r5-s plot saw a pigeon rise from the
brr1ing mass and shoot up into the mir
The bird circ;ed for moment and then
53rted away. Many of the creatures were
disturbed from their roosting places by the
Rescue of the Books.
To the spectators it appeared certainty
mai the western wing of the building,
which is occupied by the High School
,,assas. would be destroyed. The office of
s,,n- Ashmore is in that wing on the
round floor, and it occurred TO a number
II asntlernen that there were records and
,-,tt7bles there that should be saved. As
s.st1nt Superintendent Ferguson arrived
at ,bout that time and several began the
,,orl< Of getting the superintendenfs large
dssl and some of the most valuable of the
,areurs and books into the street. bit
iatsr Supt. Ashmore appeared.
This work of rescue proceeded for some
TIM Until it was seen that the western
erl would be saved through the efforts of
tba dremen, the rescuers continued their
r.ork a great many books being removed
f., the portico of the Presbyterian Church
opposite.
The hour was early, but many of the
teachers of the Chatham and the High
sc6ools were on hand, and the latter were
IN their building TO save those articles
tbev valued most. 1t was to their infinite
rslier that they saw the flames checked
and became convinced that their rooms
we're safe.
II was about 6 O'Clock, after the fire.
men had been at work for an hour and a
half before it was seen that the western
me fremen's efforts was noticed, how
ever and they continued pouring streams
mon the ruins and the burning parts of
tbe building Gradually some of the
streams were withdrawn, though it was
not until after midday that the last Ell.
CINE ceased work and the ruins were left.
Twenty rooms were in the two wings
of the building that were destroyed or
damaged. Chatham School No. / has
nothing left besides portions of the walls,
except a few desks on the ground floor
that were saved, it is believed by the
perfect deluge Of water that ran down
from above.
The loss by fire to the middle wing was
not very great. though the top was burned
off From the top down the loss is from
water. The western wing is practically
intact.
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For snre-4o RI. p. nolIer.

To make room. we will sell one Of the
boilers now in use in the Morning News
buAoing. 1t is 40 ii. T., return tubular
pOlier and is In good order II win be de-
ivered on the sidewalk
Also for sale. one 30 IA. p. American
Ball engine, never used. A splendid piece
OF machinery.
The attention OF parties putting up saw
mills is invited 10 this outfit. Apply at o.
address he Morning News, Savannah,
Ga.-ad.
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superb Through Trains, Dining Cars
and Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ing Cnrs,
Via Southern railway.

. Leave Savannah, 12:o5 a. m. 1915 p. m.
Arrive Columbia, 5:55 a. m, 5:55 p. m Ar
rive Charlotte, $40 a. m, $40 p. M Ar
rive Washington, $50 p. ~. 7:35 d. m. Ar
rive New York, $50 p. M, $50 p. in.
Pullman drawing room, Sleeping cars,
Savannah TO New York. Peerless dining
car service; all meals served en- route be-
tween Savannah and Washington. City
Ticket Office, 1i1 Bull street. Telephone
lH lad
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why Do You scratchf

When you can cure yourself for fifty
cents? All skin diseases, such as tetter.
salt rheum, ringworm, eczema etc, can he
inc. Any number Of testimonials show for
TIE asking. Nothing else is as cool. Tn
less your druggist has IL, send 50 cents in
stamps to the manufacturer, ]. T. Shup-
trine, Savannah, Ca, for box postpa d.
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Remember If you need the fruit cake
material 1 can supply you promptly The
brandy ana liquor for the holidays have.
The best brands. These l supply prompt
ly. All fancy groceries fresh.
J. H. II. Entelman.
Phone 45S -ad
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IN ITS FOURTH QUARTER CENTURY.
lhe Chatham Academy AN Historic
Building.

with he exception of the City Excharga
and the Old Mcintosh house on ogle no pc
VENUE where the Legislature Of Georgia
''o It's first Sc ssion, the Chatham Acad-
suy was probably tire Oldest bri build
s N the city. The burned buildings an
s-'le the original Indep ndent Presbyter-
-" enureh, the Savannah Theater and
'S OF wen known historic eminence.
ne old buildirg s were rich In the men,
OF famous men ard mob women
' 'Do mad acquired The gre ter part Of their
'' On within these walls al who had
'' lofth 10 become useful members Of
IN n. ard many OF Il EN- highly hororei
rs " city and lats 4 some In the
alit,' as wen Ma Of he rr minent
'''A OF Savannah to-day acquired pr.n-
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chance for Good InveHtment.

Wanted. partner in Shipping gold mine
and mill. Property can easily be made to
double the present output. Would prefer
young man to take active part in the
business. e. c. Eddie. 626 Thirty-hrst ave-
nue., Denver, Col-ad
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"Graybeard cured me OF rheumatism.
which had so crippled me that had to
get about on crutches. VIM. w. McDan-
lei, Fort Valley. Ca"
Graybeard Is sold at the best drugs torres.
sLoo. Respcss Drug Co.. Props.-ad.
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IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.
Matters of Interest in Savannah and
Elsewhere.

Mr.. c. w. Pidcock, general superln-
tendent of the Georgia Northern, with
headquarters at Pidcock, was in the city
yesterday, the guest of the Pulaski.
Col. B. w. Wrenn has returned to the
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Miss Ida Carter,

"Graybeard has cured me OF dyspepsia
which had made me almost an invalid
Ida Carter. Mt. Pelia. Tenn"
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Get Graybeard al the best drugstol es.
Respess Drug Co.. Props.--ad.
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This insurance applies TO the whole
building. the grea er part beng under the
IS per cent co insurance lause. The rue
lure being old and somewhat anti uated
the fru tees have not underworld as yet T.
estimate the .Csl. II Is evld Mt, howev- r.
that the ! ~ will equal II not exceed the
amount OF d slran G.
The Board Of Education had $500 lnsur-
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-23

WaKE-UP.

Y W II HETHER it is that the Amert-
NMX can society woman, owing to her
wv late hours, when she reaches a
certain age needs a little arti
nclal touch here and there to restore her
fading bloom, or from whatever cause n
may De- the fact unfortunately remains
lhat she does use little judicious make
up NOW, as this seems to be a necessity
why not use this makeup as her French
sister does, who has it down To a fna
point of perfection.
FOR instance, the Parisienne never
WouIu thlnk of using the same rouge for
gay ana night, and she ALWAYS aDpIies II
IN the light for which it is intended If
S sue IS brunette she gets powder and
iiVuse Ior brunette, while If she is a
blonde she buys blonde materials
ne nrst phase of the performance IS
10 thoroughly wash the face with a little
soap on a soft rag, in very warm water
Inen dry with a soft towel Then If II
IS daytlme she goes to the brightest win
dow, and by the aid of her hand glass
apphes this rouge, which is in a LIQUID
state The cheeks and jaWbone are treat
ed, then the lips, for which a different
rouge IS always used, also a liquid. taking
care 10 make them appear darker on the
inner edge Now the forehead is treated
10 a powder, which is applied and then
ruDbed on until none remains. A little of
this powder is rubbed on the nose and
off
For the brows and eyelashes a. pencil
should never be used for the day A
brow brush and a tiny bar of India ink
is all that is needed. The same routine
IS applied to the night makeup, the only
good chemist
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3oUooUoQu oUUUUooo oooo0UuoouoooU .,
--latest OoAsttes 5zom "a a,z5,


terms of flower sprays appliqued on the
net and chiffon.
Black fans, black and green and black
and violet seem to be the popular colors.
There are many pretty commencement
fans and wedding fans which, of course,
are white. Chains are much used, and the
pretty Japanese fans are almost as beau
tiful in design as the expensive silk and
lace.
One may question the taste of the thing.
colored handkerchiefs fashionable. These
squares come in colors to match the
gowns, and are very pretty in them
dsnty deff deeate violet has IN
which the rose and bowknot are inter-
twined. A pale yellow has a wreath OF
pretty rosebuds and, spreading bowknot.
A pale blue is embroidered also in one
corner, the design being bird, upon the
-oranch OF rose tree.
magpie taste for "all that glitters "
Jeweled ornaments are more than ever
the rage, beeds and spangles are worked
up into melange with cut steel and
pearls, and the complex mixture shines
forth on various parts of gay costumes:
a new collar is made out of fringe OF
fine pearls, falling all around the neck.
Occasionally the fringe has the threads
graduated in length. so that they reach
clear to the bust in front and are tapered
Off on either side. The shower of pearls
is sometimes arranged to a velvet collar,
or for decollete gown they may depend
from single rope of pearls around the
neck ana are accounted most coquetttsh
in that they sway gently at every breath.
The velvet collars or stocks are mostly
black, but sapphire, ruby and amber are
sometimes preferred. Collars of this kind
with the swinging fringe, it is prophesied,
will displace the long pearl chains that
have been so much worn. They are not
intended exclusively for full dress; on
the contrary. they are more particularly
admired over silk blouses and all kinds
of pretty loose silk waists, such as one
would wear to the theater
There are collars also that are made
entirely of steel, in fine cut heads, ar
ranged in squares, and with pearl and
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the result will be intangible but bewilder.
ingly pleasant.
ADswers to Correspondents.

LILLE C-My advice to your husband
would be to consult a skin specialist. He
probably needs d good blood tonic as well
as local remedies. If he will take the
trouble to give his face a good scrubbing
each night with a brush, warm water and
CASTLE soap the blackheads will certainly
be benefited.
L. NJ. R.-Have sent you the addresses
you asked for through the mail. You ask
for remedy for a shiny nose. This af-
Fiction is pretty sure evidence of too
much oils and fats taken into the sys-
TEN. So the first thing to do Is to abstain
from all rich and indigestible foods Eat
plenty of fruit and drink mineral waters.
The following lotion used in the water
with which you rinse your face will
COunteraCt the excessive shinineSs of the
skin: Alcohol, four ounces; ammonia. one
ounce, and oil of lavender, one dram Mix
by shaking in a siX-ounce bottle DO not
use more than one scant teaspoonfu of
this in two quarts of warm water Di-
rections for making the orange flower
skin food We're given in last Sundays
Call. I cannot tell you just how long IT
will take the peroxide and ammonia to
Go its work. Months probably
FAIRFIELD could not send YOU a
personal reply. l have so many REQUESTS
OF that kind it is impossible to grant
them. CocOanut oil is not good for the
hair. You need something in the way of
an irrttant to start it to growing. Try
the following: -Four ounces eau de CO.
logne. one-half ounce tincture cantha-
rides and one-fourth dram each of oil Of
lavender and oil of rosemary Apply to
the roots of the hair once or twice a day
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SPRING
qOLORS.

1Ea ASHTON makers say that from
II Paris comes the seal of approval
i on all shades of violet, coral and
national blue for new spring
dresses, and that holding prime favor is a
very bright rendering of the periwinkle
tint, a combination of cream and any of
the paler tones of beige.
In millinery violets and blues certainly
hold the palm. For a touch of color in
an otherwise all black hat coral seems to
be the favorlte.
Beautiful shades of violet and blue
cloths are to be used for dressy costumes,
and the newest foulards and India silks
sides the never out of style black and
white.
Black and white combination is to be
stylish boleros and EtOns are to be lined
with white satin, whether with or with
out reVerS.
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rice, some enterprising manufacturer has
sent out curl paper which ties around
the desired curl with dainty bow of
RIBBON, so that when the bang or pompa-
doqr is arranged for the night the head
looks as if surrounded by halo of pretty
ribbons and floating ends
Haf the horrors of a fire in an apart
the narrowing sight of curl papers has
always added to the other terrors in no
81 small degree; sleep walking can now be
to say nothing of ones own feeling in
pelng Wen dressed-in curl papers-which
Is E,a,s said to to give the .crowning touch to wo-
tacturer of ribboned curl paners should
Pc Pe e2nonlzed if there is any gratitude in
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4 4$6,000,0O0
PBAWL
7RHAT India after a foreign occupa-
ton of some centuries, and in spite
Il of the apparent poverty of the


ttOn of some centuries, and in spite
of the apparent poverty of the
great bulk of the people, is still
probably the greatest treasure house on
earth is due to the fact that for ages it
was, with Ceylon and Burma, the field
which supplied the rest of the world not
only with gold, costly fabrics and spices,
but with precious stones, the finest speci-
mems of which, however. were ever re-
tained by the Hindoo and Mogul Princes
for their own personal adornment.
One of the jewel treasures of the Indian
Princes, that of the Gashwar of Baroda
is perhaps the most remarkable being
appraised by experts a few years ago at
the immense sum of three crors of rupees.
or 900. Among his collection his
chief diamond necklace, worn on state oc-
caS1onS, contains the Star of the South -
a Brazilian stone weighing 254 carats, for
which 900 was paid, the whole neck
lace being valued at forty lacS of rupees,
or $1,000 900. The masterpiece in his pos
session however, is a wonderful shawl
composed entirely of inwrought pearls
and other precious stones worked in the
most harmonious and artistic arabesque
patterns, and which actually cost the ex-
traordinary price of IS 600 900
This shawl was intended as a present to
cover the tomb of MOhammed. but when
1t was finished the GashWar thought twice
of the idea and kept it himself While it
is true that the native jewelers. as a rule
care less for the purity and commercial
value of the stones than for the general
effect produced. yet their artistic feeling
and skill in setting gems, often but poorly
cut and polished. cannot be surpassed.
AS evidence of this, a comb of matchless
workmanship was presented to the Prince
of Wales by the Raia of Jaipur. Another
present which the Prince of Wales re-
ceived on his visit to India in 1875 was a
sword from the Maharaja of Kashmir. set
with diamonds and emerads valued at
$25O0O. in addition to which there was a
solitaire diamond in the belt worth $40 900.
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90 HERE is nothing that so de-
lights a wOmans senses as
faint. delicate perfume. 1t is as
dear to her heart as the rustic
= of q silk petticoat, or the sparkle
of her first engagement ring.
There is nothing quite so closely mingled
with our inner consciousness as a partic-
ular fragrance That there IS a strange
connection between perfume and our men
tai processes we all know, for who has
not at the faintest odor of a certain
flower or perfume had memories invoked
that wakened in the mind like actual re-
vivals of the past, bringing back all the
hopes and heartthrobs associated with
them years ago?
The art of making perfumery has been
practiced since time immemorial. Even
I'm this progressive age the art has not
fundamentally changed, and I really
doubt If modern perfumers can excel the
oils and pomades and precious ointments
of the days of Araby the Blest.
The amateur perfumer is not always
successful, as appliances and a knowledge
of how to use them are necessary. And.
too, when you can purchase for really
a very small sum a bottle of perfume
that has been made by the greatest per
tuners in the world, and has been i'm
proved by having been kept for years in
a cellar in Paris 1t would seem foolish
10 lIE 10 emulate II IN a saucepan or
over a gas stove, and probably get a red
nose into the bargain-now. wouldn't it?
Sachet powders and other fragrant
toilet accessories can be made at home,
however, if you will take little pains
and carefully follow directions
The true gentlewoman never uses strong
perfumes, and yet her clothing and her
person are impregnated with a subtle
fragrance that is waited across ones
senses with suggestion of soft winds
that blow over meadow of wild vio-
let's.
Select your favorite perfume and carry
1t out in every detail Make sachets of
all sizes suitable for every article of dress
as well as for closets. wardrobes and
bureau drawers. When the skirt and bod
Ice Of your gown have been brushed and
repaired after wearing, place one of these
sachets between the folds. Also let one
Of these little bags of sweetness find it's
way into the corner Of your hat. another
IN among your handkerchiefs and gloves
and still others in the drawers of your
dresser, where lie dainty linen garments
ana pretty hosiery. A tiny sachet is also
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Violet Bath Bags.

Two pounds of finely ground oat-
meal; one can of almond flour; one
cake Of best white CASTLE soap,
shaved fine: one-quarter pound
powdered orris root. Take one yard
of cheesecloth and make it into lit
tie bags and fill with the mixture.
After using these, which will make
d soft. white lather, rinse the face,
neck and arms in water containing
a few drops of benzoin.
An excellent tooth powder to be used
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SUPERFLUOUS HAIR

Is removed by DIR. and MRS.
A. w TRAVERSE, Donohoe
building, ITO Market St, cor.
Taylor, rooms 2S-29, with the
electric needle. without pain or
scar. Moles. warts, wrinkles,
blackheads. freckles, birth
marks, etc., also removed. Per-
manency guaranteed. Hours,
to D. m.
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Violet Sachet.

Black currant leaves. powdered,
one-fourth pound.
Rose leaves, one-fourth pound.
Cassia buds. one-eighth pound.
Orris. ground. one-half pound
Gum benzoin, one-eighth pound.
Grain musk, powdered, one-fourth
dram.
Mix thoroughly and let stand for
one week
Then If you can afford it use the expen-
sive imported violet soaps. although as a
matter Of beautifying there is nothing
better than the pure CASTLE soap, the
odor of which can be done away with
by using a little violet toilet water in the
bath.
For those who are particularly luxur-
iously inclined the following bath bags
will be a delight:
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ESTBETIC
CURL PaPERS

< SR TOMAN has at last found way
NIX II out of the difficulty of making a
WV fright of herself with curl pa
pers. Doing up ones hair on re-
firing has always been a per-
picking problem to those who eschew hot
irons, for even in the sancity of isola-
ton one does not like to feel herself a
fright.
With a due knowledge of feminine cap
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Mary S Little Lamb.

Mary had millionaire,
His head was soft as dough,
And everywhere that Mary went
Why he was sure to go.
He followed her to church one day
And then they had a row,
Arranged by Mary. Mary lives
On alimony now.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-23

"Dear mel cried mamma. what is tbs
baby crying for?"
Hes cross with me, mamma" said
Mollie. 81 was trying to make him smile
with the glove stretcher',
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Pnudre de Violet.

Finest starch, one and one-fourth
ounces.
fourth ounces.
Oil of orris, ten drops
Do not use liquid perfume on your, hand
kerchief A tiny bit on the hands, the
lobes of the ears and the eyebrows is per
missible, but not drop on. any article
that you wear or carry. 1t is considered
very bad form.
A few drops of essence of violet in your
face powder and in your cold cream will
add to your galaxy of sweet odors. You
will find in carrying out this scheme that
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pinned inside the corset. Say that the
scent chosen has been violet. A perfectly
delightful sachet is made from the follow
ing formula:
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Violet Tooth Powder.

One-fourth pound of prepared chalk.
pulverized CASTLE soap; one ounce
powdered orris root; one-half dram oil
of sassafras; one ounce pulVerized
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. HERE is nothing that so de
lights a woman's senses as Il
faint. delicate perfume. 1t is as
L--r II nor haart Is the rnStle
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
CARS FOR EGYPT.

Pittsburg-Trolley cars Of Pittsburg
are to invade the land OF the Pharoahs
Negotiations have just been closed by
the Westinghouse Electric & Manufact-
uring company for the equipment Of
fourteen cars Of the ordinary trolley
type for use in the city of Cairo. This
line will be the first in the country, but
it is proposed to build another line to
the pyramids as soon as the natives be-
come accustomed to the operation OF the
cars, and later to connect Alexandria
and Carlo by the trolley.
This is the second important order re-
ceived ir Pittsburg within week for
Egyptian improvements. The Schoen
Pressed Steel company is to build 400
steel cars for the Soudan railway.
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VERY EXPENSIVE.

New York Bids for the transporta-
tion 10 Spain of 10000 Spanish soldiers
now in tho Philippines were opened at
the Office of the depot quartermaster,
Colonel Kimball. here today. Simulta-
neously tho same proceedings took
place in the depot quartermaster's Of
fee at San Francisco. Only three bids
had been received here. They we're
from the Bordeaux Steamship company
whose bid was the lowest, being S75 per
capita for both officers and mer. The
Hamburg American line bid 1856 for
cash enlisted man and $155 for officers,
the number at these figures being limi-
ted to 800 persons. and the Compania
Transatlantica bid e2l5 for the trans
pdrtation Of officers and e7375 for the
enlisted men. The bids will be forward
cd to Washington
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WHITE HARDWARE COMPANY.

Cash is the most potent factor in trade
The satisfaction q man enjoys when q
customer offers the cash for An article is
an extra inducement for tho merchant
to place the very lowest price upon his
merchandise, consistent with good bus
iness. We have learned this fact in the
one month Of our experience ~ . cash
store. We mean to profit by the ssme
and shall hereafter give our customers
the very best goods at tho lowest prices.
Our stock Of hardware and glass and
queensware 10 in excellent shape and We
are Offering bargains. The prices are
right on the goods and you can So the
difference between the old credit system
price and the price OF the new cash
system .,si4- ) r.l...ll.-
We offer the largest line q goods In
the city and solicit your patronage.
Very truly yours,
w. F. White Hardware Company.