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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

Effort Made to Destroy saIas' Ware
house on Factors Walk.

Another supposed incendiary fire was
started at o'clock this morning
in the storage warehouse of Mr.. r.. P.
Salas at the foot Of Whitaker street, on
Factors Walk. When Box 8. at the foot
of Whitaker, is pulled, it is a general
alarm, and it did not take ALI the fire APP
paratus long TO reach the scene.
It was found that the fire had been set
to a lot of boxes barrels and other wood
and trash, with which one section of the
warehouse is filed. The door to the sec
ton stood wide open, and the contents
bulged out, almost, upon the walk. 1t
was an easy thing for the firebug 90 stick
a match to the mass of inhammable stuff
that was ready at hand.
The wonder was that the fire had not
made Roadway before the arrival of the
firemen. They were quick in getting
on the scene, but the contents of the
warehouse seemed Of a character to burn
readily. A stream from the chemical from
No ? soon put out the flames.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

Poverty is the only lead which is the
heavier,
The more loved ones there are to assist
in supporting it, Richter.
Ye men of families think of this and
then figure on your life insurance. While
you are figuring make a calculation also
as TO your worth to your family, and
whether or not you have them securely
provided for in event Of your unexpected
demise. These are most important mat
ters and should have your earnest and first
consideration. Then you should be careful
in placing your life Insurance. remember
you are making a contract which might
run for many years. You ought to get
the best there is, and there is none better
than the Massachusetts Mutual. Let US
prove this TO you. Send us your age and
address, and we will send you interesting
literature specimen policy and extracts
from the ia nous Massachusetts Insurance
laws. Harty & Apple, managers for Geor-
gia. III Bay street. east, Savannah, Ga.
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
CLUB WILL BE FORMED.
Details Left i'm the Hands of an Ex-
ecutive Committee.


A number of the young men who are in
terested in the organization of a new So
cial club, met last night in the parlors
of the Guards Club
Mr.. Ward Motto presided over the meet
Ing Reports were received from several
committees, that had been appointed to
secure information. That was in the main
of an encouraging nature. and the young
men are confident they will have no trou-
Bile in securing the required number of
desirable members. The quarters of the
club. II it IS organized, will be the old
quarters Of the Guards Club. They are
the most convenient. both in arrangement
and location.
1t was determined to leave the work in
the hands of an executive committee of
twelve, who will have full power to act
The membership will be made up and the
arrangements completed by the time
general meeting for organization is called.
The chairman will appoint his committee
within the next few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
TO FERRET our INCENDIARIEs.
Prompt Action Taken by the Board
of Education.


The Board of Education held a meeting
at the Office of the president, Col George
A. Mercer. at noon to consider matters in
cident to the destruction of the academy
and to decide upon such measures as might
be deemed advisable.
The members of the board present were
the president Col. Mercer; Hon. F. G.
duBgnon, Capt Henry Blum, Col. ]. H.
Estll. Mr.. Lee Roy Myers, j. R. Saussy,
Esq, and Mr.. p. A. Stovall, these being
all the members of the board in the city,
with the exception of Mayor Myers, who
was attending a meeting of Council, call
ed 10 consider the same subject
Col. Mercer stated the situation. which
had made the meeting necessary. He was
followed by Supt. Ashmore, who made a
statement Of the condition of affairs re-
sulting from the fire, and also narrated
the circumstances which had come 70 his
knowledge, convincing him of the incen-
diary origin of the fire. MIR. Ashmore in
formed the board that the entire academy
building, with the exception of the west
ern wing, had been destroyed. This IN
cluded all the rooms used by the two
Chatham grammar schools and three
rooms used by the High School The su-
perintendent stated that he could make
arrangements by which all the classes OF
the High School could be accommodated
In the western wing, thus leaving It nee
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
"For Men of Rrains."

The Cortez Cigar Company of Key
West, owning some of the best known
brands produced in that city, famous for
its fine cigars, has just issued unique
advertisement, in the form of a small il
Illustrated booklet. descriptive of the ad-
vantages of the climate of Key West for
the making of fine cigars, as well as in
formation interesting to all smokers. de-
scribing Havana tobacco, its cultivation,
gathering and process of converting it into
the celebrated "Cortez Cigars" The little
booklet is neatly gotten out and is dedi-
Gated to Men of Brains" A copy may
be found on the counters of all hrst-class
dealers who handle "Cortez Cigars. "-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
The Greatest Holidar saIe

OF fine fur collars. capes and children's
fur sets; ribbons, laces, satins and hats
for ladies' misses and children. Sale COM
mences tomorrow at o'clock.
The following prices means a saving of
50 per cent. by buying at Krouskoff;
Satin and GG Ribbons.
Daisy ribbons. all silk, all colors, 1c
yard.
No. 2. 1k-inch ribbons, all silk, all col
ors, 31kc yard.
No. 5. 1-inch ribbons, all silk. all col
ors, sc yard.
No. 9. 115-inch ribbons, all silk, all col
ors. Sc yard.
No. u, pinch ribbons, all silk, all col
ors, 10c yard
No. 16. 2ls-inch ribbons. all silk, all col
ors, 12c yard.
Taffeta Ribbon.
5-inch wide, oil silk, all colors, 19c yard.
Fancy Ribbons
for fancy work, all silk all widths. worth
SOC yard, at the low price, 21c yard.
Fur Collars.
Children's brooks mink, lamb and
chinchilla mum aud collars S1.9S set
Electric seal and Astrakilan collarettes,
$780,
Skunk collars. $3.9s.
Mufhoon and electric collaretts, $500.
Brook mink collaretts, $500.
$1,000 coilaretts on sale tomorrow and
this week, 1915
$1,000 fur collars at the low price $3.50.
Doll Hats,
All colors and shapes, 23c.
Baby Caps.
$500, $3.50 and $500 silk caps, the finest
goods ever brought to Savannah, on sale
This week at $s119
Satin for Fancy Work.
All colors 19-inch wide regular 75c quail
ity, sale price, 4Sc.
Hats
500 and $3.50 Tam O'shanter crown
COLTS, $14S
$l.5O and s1.75 Tam o'shanter crown
COLTS. $1O0.
S1.O0 golf hats, &c.
Felt hats, all colors, worth 800, 4Sc.
Trimmed Hats.
Prices cut in half this week
$1,000 trimmed hats, $500.
$500 trimmed hats, 800.
$500 trimmed hats, $500.
$500 trimmed hats, SEQ.
-ad. Krouskoffs 3.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
ROSEBUD CALENDAR.
Free to All This week.

Children and fiowers-what better ex-
presses the beauty and joyousness of both
than these? And what could be more de-
sirable as a decoration for the home and
as reminder throughout the year than
one of these charming Rosebud calendars.
II is 2oxl2 inches in size and is exquisitely
Autographed in twelve oil colors from The
original paintings by II. II. McEntee ana
Miss Maud HUMPHREYS. We will also state
that we have left nothing undone 10 secur,
the hnest and purest teas, coffees. spices.
extracts baking powder, butter, etc,
that are procurable IN order that you NAV
enjoy your Xmas and New Year, as thera
Is no holiday table complete without or
goods. Don't fail to call aud get a calen.
car. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company, Jos Broughton street, west
Telephone Gle,-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Last Chance at the DIAMOND.

Only this week to select presents for
Christmas; only this week to clinch your
hold on the magnificent 500 diamond
solitaire ring, shown in our window, 10 be
awarded Christmas Day The handsom-
est stock in Savannah at the lowest prices.
Quality and values unquestiouable, and
a free coupon for the ring
for every dollar paid us, whether for a
cash or credit purchase-on a past due
account, and even for each dollars worth
of Old gold sold US In the Christmas rush
we may forget to give you coupons. Ask
for them. You are entitled to them. Sc
lect presents from our Incompatible dis
play of fine jewelry, silverware, cut glass,
novelties, watches, clocks, diamonds, etc.
Open evenings tin 3. Sternberg & Co.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
CLOUDS HURT THE SHOW.
Obscured the Sky and Prevented the
Eclipse Being Seen.

The eclipse of the moon probably took
place last night and on schedule time, but
there were none in Savannah who could
vouch for it, as the heavens were obscur-
ed by clouds. That was disappointing. as
many had looked forward to observing the
phenomenon.
Not a few glanced up at the sky ffom
time TO time 20 see If the clouds would not
break so that they might at least catch
an occasional glimpse of the moon en-
shrouded in the shadow of the earth. But
even that was denied them, for the clouds
retained their integrity. If riffs apDear-
ed they were low down the horizon ana not
overhead, where the neon was to have
appeared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
TWO OTHER SMALL BLAZEs
Were Put Out While the Academy
Fire Was Being Fought.

Right in the midst of the fighting at the
academy fire, the firemen were called to
attend to two others. One was an incipient
blaze at Perry and Drayton streets. which
was quickly extinguished By a chemical
stream.
About o'clock an alarm was sound
cd from box No. 30. corner of Charlton AMI
jefferson streets. The fire was found on
the roof of No. 316 Jones street, west The
roof was shingled, and a space of seversl
square feet had burned before the firemen
turned a stream upon It, 1t was without
trouble or great loss that the fire was ex-
tinguished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

OF the fairness and Eberality of the, old
est life insurance company in America in
paying death clelms, is shown in The fol-
lowing letter;
Savannah. Ca, Nov. 20, 1899.
Mr.. W. E. Grady, Gene,al Agent, New
England Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Savannah, Ga:
Dear Sir.-I beg TO acknowledge receipt
of your company's check, No. 3Gt9 for 49,
COO %, on the National Hide and Leather
Bank, 10 the order of Harriet NJ. Cohen,
in settlement of claim under policy No.
1873, on the life of my father, the late
Moses A. Cohen.
i wish to express my appreciation of the
pl ompt and business-like manner in which
your company settled this claim, causing
no delay or tloub e, whatever. Very truly
yours. o. E. Cohen.
Statement
Amount Of premiums paid the COM
pany ......... 81 ,tQ4. AZ
Amount return assured in annual
dis rlbution of companys surplus. 1054 s.
Net cost of $4,000 insurance ...-$ 249.62
The proofs of death of the New England
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of Bcs-
ton, Mass, are the shortest issued by any
company, and saves the bensiciar- es I'M
der the policies any trouble or inconyen-
fence in filing their claim. This is a point
well 10 be consider ed. All losses are paid
in cash, without discount, upon rece pt OF
proof of death Our policies are concise
and free from all technicalities. values
guaranteed and share in the annual dis RI
button Of the company's surplus, which
may be used to reduce your premium, or
applied 10 the purchase of additional paid
up insurance. Do not make an error,
which you may regret as long as you live,
of insuliug your life Without first consult
ing W. E. Grady, general agent for Geor-
sia, 113 Pay street. east. Statements, spec
linen policies, and extracts of The famous
non-forfeiture laws of Massachusetts
gladly furnished.
Liberal contracts 10 live, energetic
agents.
Ask for our handsome steel engraved
calendars for 190O-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
GAME ABOUT SAVANNAH.
Energetic Hunters Able to Find
Fields Full of Birds.

FIeIds Full OF Birds.
While there is not much hunting about
Savannah, it is not because game is scarce
The persistent hunter, If he win scour
the woods and fields in the vicinity of this
city, will be able TO find an abundance of
quail, Wild ducks, and birds of all kinds.
To hunt on lands where the best game
a0ounds requires. first the permission Of
the owner, and next, energy on the part
OF the hunter. If there be a hunter or
housekeeper who wants to save the ex
pense and cost OF getting game in this
way however they can lay in a fresh
supply at low prices at Logau's. He gets
game from every section of the country
from the rice fields of the Carolinas to the
golden wheat fields of Tennessee. Besides
game ne keeps delicious meats. vegetable
and other delicaces.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
HOLIDAY RATES


The Central of Georgia Railway will sell
holiday excursion tickets on Dec. %. %.
"a, %, 30 and 81 1899 and Jan. l. 1900. at
one and one-third fares for the round
trip Tickets limited for return until ian
4, 1900. In addition to the above, tickets
will be sold to students of schools and
colleges on Dec. 10 to 81, 1899, inclusive.
upon presentation of certificate from
superintendent. principals or presilen,
thereof, limited to Jan. 4, 1900. For full
particulars, rates. schedules, ETC. applv
to Ticet Office, No 1O7 Bull street. ana.
Central Station.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Oranges and Grape Fruit for Christ.
mas Presents.

We are now taking orders for shipments
Of fancy Florida oranges and grape fruit
for Christmas presents. Carefully packed
and all charges prepaid. where possible, to
any part of the country. order at once.
please W. d. Simkins & Co. 2l3 and 2i5
Bay street, west-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Christmas Holiday Rates via soutb-
crn Railway.

Low rate tickets will be on sale between
all points on the Southern Railway Dec
22 % "a, rs, 30 and 81, and Jan
good TO return until jan 4, 1900 Also
on Dec 10 to 21, inclusive. these
low rate tickets will be sold IN st,dar,s
and teachers of schools and colieSes 80 :
presentation of certificates signed ~,
neads OF institutions. Final limit Of tbe 10y
tickets Jan. s. 1850. See that your ticl1ete
read Via Southern Railway. PEST tn
pest service, finest trains. James Free,
man, cry Ticket Agent, 1A Bull street
t re,e,,Ione soV Randall Clifton, District
tassenser agent, savannah. Cad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
No Cards, This Hand!

In a bundle of ugly days we are about
10 find the great Christmas.
What joy and sorrow she brings!
AT my tables. all is well.
/ am looking to your comfort. Fat
ducks and delicious snipe, bagged yester-
day, along With tender quail and rice
field COOLERS 1 have bestowed especial
care in these selections. l have inspect
ed everything in town. And on what 1
have, am standing pat. Robt. NJ. Hicks.
I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
man SIeepers to Cincinnati via
AshevfIIe. Southern Railway.

Through drawlng-room sleeping cars,
Savannah to Cincinnati, via Southern
Railway. Leave Savannah 1906, night,
arrive Asheville, 2:37 p. M. Hot Springs,
402 p. m. f; Knoxville, 7:20 p. m; Laxing-
ton, $40 a. M; Cincinnati, 7:45 a. M
Louisville, 1850 p. m. City Ticket Office,
al Bull street. Telephone S5O.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

The railroads are now coming to the res
cue of several cities TO rescue them from
q threatened fuel famine. While the rail-
roads are reliable. il cannot be predicted
when cars will be massed in one section,
while people in another suffer for fuel.
Now that it's plentiful, both coal and
wood. lay In supply from Snedeker &
Co, No. 751 Wheaton street. Quick de-
livery and good service, their mouto.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
DR.. CHASER, the optician,

At Sternberg & Cos, is pleasing our peo-
pie very much by his modern and capable
treatment and fitting of glasses to those
affected by imperfect vision. No more
sensible Christmas present than correct
glasses for your eyes.
DR.. Chaser is a graduate of the best
Austrian Institutes, and comes to Savan-
nah with unquestionable credentials I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
He Makes No Execution.

On next Saturday there will be no ex-
ception to the rule of decorating stalls.
The market will be rushed then, but If
any are not supplied, they will have an
other chance on Monday, the day for cele-
brating Christmas. DESTROYS that all his
patrons shall be pleased, Logan, the we'll
known caterer, viii decorate his stall, and
will be there all day Saturday and Mon
day. He wants none to miss their sauce.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Britain and the Boer.

Contents: Both sides of the South AZ
rlcan question, with map; England and
the Transvaal. Vindication of the Beers
Transvaal View Of the South African
Question. Price % cents. For sale at Es-
tilps News Depot, As Bull street. Savan-
nah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
BUTTER
Direct From Creamery to the Table.
No Hddlemen Profits.

Such a business surprises everybody
some people cannot understand why we
can afford to sell butter so cheap. Our
profits on butter alone is based upon a
business of nearly two million dollars par
year. We are not looking for large profits
of tive and eight cents pound. We are
satisfied with one cent per pound. Fancy
Elgin creamery butter, CSC. We retail az
Wholesale prices. The Great Atlantic ana
Pacific Tea Company, lO6 Broughton street.
west. Telephone, 616.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

Fire was discovered on the premises of
No. $50 Oak street about 4:3O o'clock yes
terday afternoon. A telephone alarm call
ed out the engines of the southern sec
ton and the blaze was quickly extin-
guished. The damage was slight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

The new graphophone, only three dol
lars. Over two hundred machines in
stock and to arrive. Prices from three 70
one hundred and fifty dollars. Livingston's
Nineteenth Century Pharmacy, Bull and
Congress streets-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

our guarantee goes with every pair o,
g eye e and spectacles worth $3.50 for
N'W. We sell you a gold spectacle o.
~ ~, tnat others charge $500 AMI e. ii
i,l glasses $3.50. that are soid r y',v
t 1sn az 80 Lvingston's Drug store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
school Hooks ana suppI,e..

Every kind Of new book and supplies.
used by children IN Chatham Academy.
now in stock ard SOLD az money saving
pnees az Leopold Adler sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

Franks rheumatism Cure cures where
others fail; $1.5O per bottle. at Livingston, s
Two Pharmacies, Bull and Congress ara
Bun street, opposite De Soto Hotel-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

We are leaders on this line for ladies
and gentlemen. Our $3.50 shoes can't be
duplicated IN Savannah. At Nichols &
Broughton street west.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
school supplies.

AN entirely new stock of school supplies,
special order to arrive tomorrow, win be
placed on sale at lower prices than ever at
Leopold Adler sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

rnirty-three and one-thlrd per cent Off
on Eastman's kodaks and Is per cent. dis
count on Premo Cameras, at Livingston. .
D l stores, Bun and Congress, and BnI
sFee1 opposite DE Soto HoteI-ad -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
ChiIdren,s shoes.

My new stock of chldren's shoes for
Christmas has just arrived. Every mother
should call and see them. At Nichols,
Broughton street, west--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
SchnnI hooks.

New school books for primary, grammar
and High School grades of every kind
used in Chatham Academy at cut prices
at Leopold Adler's.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Jeanness Miller,

We are agents for her shoes. Nothing
like them for comfort. Every lady who
wears them will wear no other. A. S.
Nichols, 8 Broughton west-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Christmns sIipners.

Complete stock of mems and ladies'
slippers just opened. They are especially
attractive. See them. A. S. Nichols, s
Broughton street west-.ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
FIRE ON oGLETHoRPE AVENUE.
Flames Under Crate at Fanny
Levy's Quickly ExtinEuished.

The apparatus at No. 3. on Oglethorpe
avenue, was called out between Il and II
o'clock last night by a telephone alarm
from Fanny Levy's place, on Oglethorpe
avenue. east.
The fire was located under a grade. No
great damage was done, the response of
the fremen having been prompt and their
work effective
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Christmas shoes.

Buy pair of my ladies' 80 shoes as a
present. The best in the city, at Nichols,
s Broughton street, west-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
A Diamond Engagement Ring

For Christmas will please your fiancee.
And then you get coupon for every dol
lar at Sternberg & Cos $500 diamond ring.
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

Forty years ago it was in its infancy.
To-day it is a household word, Cooks I'm
perial Champagne Extra Dry-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
G. Fantini,
Merchant Tailor

Merchant Tailor.
Ladies' costumes made to order, a spe-
cialty.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
THE SAVANNAH oo,r
PREPARATORY SCHOUL
NOW OPEN.
Tuition $50 to 500 Per Annu"'
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.

!. One of the few Southern Schools "HV.S
diploma admits without examlna i lou "
any of the large Northern UnlVeIs ~ ia
2. Bows may prepare their lessons for tl9
next day under the care of an instruIl~
IN the afternoon or evening without "a
ira charge. INA
3. REGULATIONS are never held In the s 'ir1
room in which other boys are stul''I, N.
Study periods are In charge OF an "a
structor who does nothing but heiP -
boys in their preparation. 49,. nv
4. OF twenty boys prepared for coffee, ,,oa
us. none has failed In an examlla ,ioos
Three passed the highest examlha'''''
in their classes.
Particulars and catalogues irem,
ORMOND p. STRoNo.,
sii Lincoln street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17
Another Demonstration

OF the fairness and Eberality of the, old
est life insurance company in America in
paying death claims, is shown in The fol-
lowing letter: IL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-17

II you WANT GOOD MArhii"-
and work, order your llthograPhe' :.
printed stationery and blank books ~
Morning News. Savannah. Ca
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