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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
EXAMS. IN THE SCHOOLS.
Children VIII lie Busy Until Holiday
Starts Next Friday.

Examinations will begin next Monday in
the public schools of the city. Term exam
nations are held the week Immediately
preceding Christmas holidays, and for the
past several days The pupils have been
busy with their preparations for The or
deal.
superintendent Oils Ashmore has made
up the order for the examinations. IN the
grammar schools there viii re no exami-
natiors on Monday, but On Tuesday the
chi dren in all the grades Of the gramm n
schcos in which history Is taught vii BE-
exam ned in that study. The examira ions
on Wednesday in the grammar schools
viii be In gCoyraphy on Thursday In l,ng-
fish grammar and spelling; and on Friday
in arithmetic.
English terature, rhetoric, history aud
spelling wiz be he branches in which the
High School classes viii De examined On
Monday The following day they will have
geometry and Algebra; Wednesday, Laun:
Thursday, chemistry, physics ana phya.-
oogy. and Friday, aiitnm a..
Next Friday the schools will close. AS
The pupils finish their arithmetic eNamina-
lions on that cay they Wiz ae allowed 20
leave FOR the Christmas no idavs They
VIII have until Jan. 3 when enc schools
win again open.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

Charles j. Phillips, the Fifth AIIeg-
ed ConspiratOr, Arrested.

Charles ]. Phillips of Lyons, the fifth
member of the band Of alleged conspira-
tors to defraud business firms and cor
porations throughout the country to be
placed under arrest. was brought into the
city yesterday by United States Deputy
Marshal Charles J. White.
Deputy Marshal White found his pros
pective prisoner engaged as a brakeman
on a short line Of road running into Lyons,
and as soon as the train upon which he
was working came into the station, step
ped up to Phillips and placed him under
arrest. The man was surprised, but took
II all gOOd-naturedly enough and spent
the long hours intervening between his
arrest and the departure of the train for
savannah sleeping in Capt Whites room
at the hotel. 1t aggrieVed the captain that
while his prisoner was sleeping peacefully,
he had to femain awake and watch him.
Phillips did not find IL possible to give
bond, and was committed to jail. In con-
veIsation with Capt. White he denied
strongly all completely in the alleged con-
spiracy, saying that he knew the others
said to oe concerned in it but very slight
~, and had only spoken on few occasions
TO any of them.
Messrs. Twiggs & Oliver have been en-
gagged as counsel for the prisoners now in
Jail, and will in all probability represent
others of them as they are arrested. J.
II. Hutchinson, one Of those indicted, who
is now out under bond, seems to be taking
the initiative in looking after the defense
of the others, and accompanied Judge
Twiggs to the Jail on yesterday afternoon,
when the judge and Hutchinson had a long
conference with the men there confined
Later in the day bond was rendered for
Morris w. Hutchinson, and he was releas-
ed from jail. He is brother of J. II. and
w. T.. Hutchinson 1t had been expected
that some of the deputies who are now
out on a search for other of the defend
ants would have arrested them and
brought them into the city on last even
ing. Their failure to do so leads TO the
conclusion that the birds are now on the
alert, and that more difficulty will be ex-
perienced in making arrests in the future
than has been the case in the past.
Mr.. J. T. Hammond of Josselyn, Liberty
county, requests the Morning News to say
that he and the man of the same name
who has been indicted by the federal
grand jury for alleged fraudulent use of
the mails, are separate and distinct per
sons, and that the Hammond under in
dictment is not related to the Hammonds
of Liberty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
LOCAL ALUMNI ORGANIZE.


tnlFersity OF NirSinla students 10
Advance Interests of Alma Mater.
a meeting Of the Savannah alumni of
the University of Virginia was he'd in the
Superior Court room yesterday afternoon.
because, possibly. of the short notice that
had been given there was comparatively
small attendance, but it was sufficiently
large to start the work contemplated in the
call for the meeting.
The meeting organized by the election
of Judge Robert Falligant temporary
chairman and MIR. J. NJ. Rogers temper
airy secretary. Mr.. ]. r. Anderson moved
that those present organize themselves
temporarily into a local alumni associa-
ton of the University of Virginia, with
the design and intent that the ex-students
OF the university, resident in the city or in
the surrounding towns, should be invited
to become members, and the work of
bringing the educational advantages of the
institution the members represent TO the
attention of the people in this section in
augurated at once.
The motion was carried by a unanimous
vote. 1t was then determined that
meeting should be held a week FROM yes
terday, at the same hour and place, and
that a committee should be appointed to
canvass the CITY anu luuuct the dNtSllu-
ance of every aumnus in Savannah. who
could possibly be present. The chair ap-
pointed this committee as follows: Messrs.
J.tR. Anderson, J. r. Saussy, J. M. Rog-
ers and j. Ferris Cam and DR.. ]. A.
Crowther.
Judge Falligant stated that 1t was part
of the purpose of the meeting to devise
ways and means for raising fund for the
erection of the Minor Memorial Hail, in
tended as a law building for the univer-
sity and to commemorate the virtues and
the legal requirements and achievements
of Dr. John 3. Minor for fifty years the
dean of the law faculty. 1t was agreed
though, that it would be better if this
project was not undertaken at once, but
that when the organization was perfected
1t might then be taken up and carried to
a successful conclusion. The first and
paramount idea is to get the old students
of the university whether they be of the
academic or professional departments,
whether they are graduates or mere ma
triculates whether they attended regular
sessions at the university or merely pur-
sued courses during the summer together
and interested in The work of the associa-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
WON'T PASS THE SENATE.
Bill to Limit Commissions Was KILL
ed in the Committee.


No period will be fixed for commissions
held by officers of the state forces, nor
win the commissions he'd now become void
with Feb. l. The bill with those provis-
ions passed the House by a single vote
that of the Speaker being required to give
the constitutional majority.
The Senate committee considered the
bill yesterday, and will report it unfavor-
ably, if at all Col. A. R. Lawton re-
ceived a telegram from Capt. Ripley of
Atlanta advising him that those working
against the bin in that city had succeeded
in killing it in the committee.
Col. Lawton had previously wired and
written his views on the proposed meas
ure, which he regarded as extremely I'M
wise. His expression doubtless had eff
feet with the senator's. He also wrote
Senator Grovenstein, whose opposition to
the bin was doubtless enlisted.
Several officers of Savannah heard yes
terday of the bill getting the cold shoulder
from the committee. They were relieved
to know that the military establishment
of the state would not be threatened by
such unwise and unnecessary legislation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
THROuGH AN AUGER HOLE.
Magistrate NRughtin's Theory of the
Fire Underneath His ONCE.

The fire in the cellar of Magistrate
Naughtin's office early yesterday morning
which was thought at the time to be of
incendiary' origin was carefully investi-
gated by Mr.. Naughtin yesterday. He IS
satisfied that the fire was the result of
an accident and thinks 1t most probable
that It was started by lighted cigar or
cigarette that fell through some hole in
the floor of his office, CHANGING to strike
upon che pile of trash and straw that
was found burning This theory Is quite
plausible, as there are a number of large
auger holes directly under the desk in
the outer office, and the straw that was
found on fire was directly below these
HOES
Practically no damage was done, though
had the fire occurred the day before there
would have been considerable loss as there
was a large amount OF furniture stored in
the cellar. This furniture had been sold
the day before and IL was In the straw
in which IL mad been packed and which
had been thrown carelessly on the floor.
that the fire started
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
Avoid the Crowd.

Christmas buyers who wait till the last
minute to make selections are unwise.
Even if you are not ready to pay in full
for your purchase, Sternberg & Co. will
reserve any article for you on payment Of
a small deposit on account. Fine cut
glassware, gold and silver novelties, jew
elry, silverware. watches clocks dia-
monds and bric-a-brac. Greatest variety
of novelties and valuables in the city and
lowest prices. Each dollars worth en-
titles the buyer to a free coupon chance
on the handsome $4,000 diamond ring. 10
be awarded Dec. %. Each dollar paid on
a past due account carries the same p.iv-
ilege. Open evenings till Sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
CITY SALARIES WILL GO BACK.
Some Few Omcials Likely TO he Left
Out, However.

Out, However.
Mayor Myers said yesterday that the
salaries of some" of the city officials
will be put back to the old figure by
Council in making up this years budget.
Who the officials are that are included, or
rather who those are that are not included
in this welcome action by Council the
Mayor did not state.
The use of the word some" by the
Mayor is very significant, however. So
far as known City Marshal Power is the
only one of the officials who is in positive
disfavor with the administration, though
there are probably one or two others who
are not regarded with warm affection.
Marshal Powers salary is only $1,000 at
present, the lowest salary the office has
paid in many years. The lucky officials
win regard the restoration of their for
mer pay as in the nature of a very pleas
ant Christmas gift.
Mayor Myers said that he did not think
there will be any change in the pay of the
city laborers. There was talk of move
ment to fix minimum rate of pay of
$l.25 per day. AS nearly all the regu ar
employees of the city already receive that
amount or more il would be only the
house drainage work that would be affect
ed. The director of public works stipu-
lated when he took charge of the house
drainage work that he should be allowed
10 pay his labor the same scale Of wages
as was paid by the contractors as other
wise the cost of the work to the city
would be very largely increased. The
common labor on this work receives 81 a
day, which is better wages than is paid
for the same labor by the railroad con-
tractors and other engaged in work of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
BONFIREs AND FIREWORKS.
The Boys VIII Have the Same Priv
iIeees This Year as Last.

The Boys VIII Have the Same Priv
iIeges This Year as Last.
The boys can have their bonfires and
fireworks this Christmas as usual, pro-
vided they do not overstep the bounds
and get beyond the restrictions imposed
upon them. The ordinances adopted two
years ago are still in force. These permit
bonfires in the military parade ground
only between Dec. "a and Jan. l, both
dates inclusive. No bonfires are permit
ted in the squares or elsewhere outside of
the parade ground.
Fireworks and firecrackers are permit
ted 10 be discharged on Liberty street
and on all.s south of Liberty, with
the exception of Forsyth Park and Bull
street. north of the park. The ordinances
are published in the Morning News to-
day by order of the Mayor for the in
formation of the juvenile population, or
rather their parents and guardians, who
buy the fireworks and who will have to
pay The fines for violations if the juniors
should be brought before Judge Hart
ridge.
Mayor Myers said yesterday that he
would call the attention of the aldermen
to the matter at the meeting of the Com
mittee of the Whole Monday night 1t is
not likely that there win be any changes
in the ordinances, However.
Fireworks do not appear to be as plen-
tiful this year as in former years at this
season. 1t may be that the dealers have
large stocks hid away, but they are max
ing very little display at present An
unusual quantity of fireworks was placed
on the local market last Christmas at
very low prices, and it is said that the
dealers found little profit in the business.
This may account for the small stocks
this year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
GIFTS FOR LANDRUM's OFFICERS.
Past Master, Secretary and Treasurer
the Recipients.

Past Master, Secretary and Treasurer
the Recipients.
The annual election and installation Of
officers in Landrum Lodge, No. As, F. &
A. NJ. was held last night and resulted as
follows:
w. M.-Geo. T. Cam.
s. W.-Julian A. Tis-n.
j. W.-Walier S. Wilson.
Treasurer-C. II. Carson.
Secretary-W. C. Travis.
S. On. ]. Alderman.
J. DIV H. Whitehead.
s. S.-R. l.. Cooper.
j. S.-W. II. Hopkins.
Third S.-Geo. w. Dwelle, Jr.
Tiler-Thos Robins
Chaplain-Rev. j. Y. Fair
Organist-F. E. KeiTbach.
After the election and installatio there
We're several suppI ises in the way of re-
membranes from the lodge TO three of
the members who had served 1t in an OFF,
oial capacity.
The first of these was the gift of a past
masters jewel to Past Master w. 5. Pot
finger. The presentation was made by
Worslipful Master w. G., Brewer, who,
in short speech, told Past Master Pot
finger of the love, friendship and esteem
in which he was held by the entire lodge,
and asked him to accept the jewel as a
memento of this feeling, but as by no
means commensurate with the services
that he had rendered the fraternity.
Mr.. Pottnger was taken completely by
surprise and could only stammer his
thanks. Landrum Lodge had honored
him. he said, in admitting him to men,
bership, in advancing him to the highest
gift in the power of the lodge, and crown
ed these honors by the gift Of the jewel.
He appreciated the honor, but assured the
lodge that his services in its behalf had
been dictated solely by the love that he
bore for it.
Past Master Davis Freeman in affected
irony, but really as a need of praise, paid
touching tribute to the personal qualities
of Mr.. w. c. Travis, and his services to
the lodge, upon whose behalf he presented
him with a beautiful bronze clock.
In closing his address, Mr.. Freeman
said that the man whose whole life was
devoted to his duty, no matter what that
duty might be, possessed a jewel as rare
and radiant as any that ever had been
mined from the mother earth.
Mr.. Travis replied fittingly and thanked
the lodge for the honor shown him.
Mr.. H. E. Wilson presented Mr.. c. II.
Carson, treasurer, a beautiful silver milk
pitcher and sugar bowl. He spoke of Mr..
Carson's long membership in the lodge
and the many and various services thal
he had performed. His presence, he said,
had been as a benedction to the other
members, scores of whom had become
members, not through his solicitation but
by his example. The example of such a
life, he said, is like the vase of which it
was said:
You may break, you may shatter the vase
if you will
The scent of the roses will cling TO 1t still"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
SCOTCH ANA Irish whinkien.

The finest imported from Scotland and
Ireland are to be had from Lippman
Brothers. They are imported by that firm
in bottles from the dlstilleries in Scotland
and Ireland. And if you want the cele-
brated Old Highland Scotch whiskey, or
the Wheeler Irish whiskey, call on Lipp-
man Brothers for it.
This firm has decided to sell all imported
wines and liquors at retail which we think
is quite an acquisition for our Savannah
consumers.
cially nice from Scotland called Cherry
whiskey, imported from Rutherford of
Leith, Scotland, and we are safe in saying
nothing like this has ever been imported
in these parts before. 1t has the most
delightful cherry flavor, and the whske y
is not of the strongest type.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
SMALL BOND FOR CONNOLLY.
District Attorney and His Counsel
Said to Have Agreed ON 81 900.

District Attorney ana HIS COunSeI
Said to Have Agreed ON 81, 900.
It was reported yesterday that before
the departure of District Attorney Marion
Erwin for Macon he agreed with Mr..
George A. Mercer Jr., as to the amount of
bond that should be furnished by NJ. A.
Connolly, upon his returning to Savan-
nah and surrenderng to the marshal
This report had it that bond for $1,000
had been offered and accepted, with the
understanding that Connolly should re-
turn at once. Although there is no alb
solute confederation for the story from
the parties to the agreement, it comes
from a reliable source, and is thought
to be correct in every particular.
The amount of the bond is in line with
the well-known position of the govern
ment. that Connolly is not 10 be regarded
as one Of the chief conspirators, and that
he is to be shown such consideration as
the circumstances permit. 1t is in con-
trast though with the bonds required of
the others jointly indicted with him,
Messrs BENJAMIN D. Greene and John F.
Gayuor having been required to give bond
in the sum Of $4,000. and Messrs. Edward
H. and William T. Gaynor having had 10
enter into recognizances in the sum of
$4,000. for their respective appearances
at the next term of the District Court.
It is rather expected that Judge Speer
will come to Savannah again during the
early part of February and that the cases
that have been made by the grand jury
discharged a few days ago, will be heard
and determined then. While he was here
Judge Speer is said to have told several
persons that the session would be long
one and that it was very possible that
three months would be consumed in the
consideration of the cases that would be
brought before the court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
Christmas Holiday Rates via south
crn Railway.

Low rate tickets will be on sale between
all points on the Southern Railway Dec.
D. %, "a. %, 80 and 81, and Jan. / and 2,
1900 On Dec. Is to p, inclusive, these
low rate tickets will be sold to students
and teachers Of schools and colleges on
presentation Of certificates signed by
heads of institutions. Final limit of these
tickets Jan. a. 1900 See that your tickets
read via Southern Railway. Best time,
best service, finest trains. James Free
man. City Ticket Agent, III Bull street.
Telephone $50. Randall Clifton, District
Passenger Agent. Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

Contents; Both sides OF the South Az.
riean question, with map England and
the Transvaal. Vindication Of the Beers.
A Transyaal View of the South African
Question. Price % cents. For sale ar ~
ulls News Depot 45 Bun street. savan.
nah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
HOLIDAY RATES
Via Central of Georgia Railway

VIA CentrhI OF UeOFglH HNIIWay.
The Central of Georgia Railway will sell
holiday excursion tickets on Dec. %, %,
"a, 25, 80 and 81, 1899, and Jan. 1, 1900 at
one and one-third fares for the round
trip. Tickets limited for return until Jan.
A, 1900. In addition to the above, tickets
will be sold to students of schools and
colleges on Dec. ID to 81, 1899, inclusive.
upon presentation of certificate from
superintendent, principals or president 8
thereof, limited to Jan. 4, 1900. For full
particulars, rates, schedules, etc, apply
to Ticet ONCE, No. 107 Bull street, and
Central Station.-rad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
IT'S HIGH CURRICULUM.
The Standing of Agnes Scott Insti-
tute at Decatur, Ga.

tute at Decatur, Ga.
Every Presbyterian father in all this
country should see to it that his daugh-
ter is educated at Agnes Scott Institute,
Decatur, Ga. Not because it is a sectarian
institution, but because it is so well fit
ted to furnish a girl what she most needs.
1t is a refined and cultured place, with
splendid discipline and high curriculum,
and possessing these advantages, it COM
mends itself TO all lovers of high Chris
tan education. The president, DR.. F. II.
Gaines, at Decatur, Ca, will be glad to
give you information as to the advantages
offered by Agnes Scott-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
Mo- DispIa| in Savannah

To equal Sternberg & Co.'S. No such
reasonable prices as theirs anywhere-on
diamonds, silverware, fine cut glass, sill
yer novelties, watches and novelties, and
free coupons at the $500 diamond ring.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
Not roo Lnte TODAY

To call at sternberg & Co.'S and have DR..
CHASER, the expert Austrian optician, ex-
anime your eyes and ut correct glasses.
An opportunity for skillful treatment may
not come TO you soon again. Consultation
free.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

To make room. we will sell one Of the
boilers now In use in the Morning News
building. 1t is 40 H. p, return tubular
polier and Is in good order. 1t will be de-
nvered on the sidewalk
Also for sale. one 50 II. P. American
Ball engine, never used A splendid piece
of machinery.
The attention of parties putting I'D saw.
mills is invited to this outfit Apply at q,
address the Morning News, Savannah
Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

The new graphophone, only three dol
lars. over two hundred machines in
stock and to arrive. Prices from three TO
one hundred and fifty dollars Livingston's
Nineteenth Century Pharmacy Bull and
Congress streets.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

To win sternberg & Co.'s handsome 500
diamond solitaire ring. A free coupon for
every dollars worth you buy. You want
some slverware for Christmas pr sen 4
The ring Will be awarded Christmas day.
al.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

Thirty-three and one-third per cent. on
on Eastmans Kodaks and IS per cent dis
count on Promo Cameras, at Livingston's
Drug Stores. Bull and Congress, and Bull
street opposlte De Soto B0loI.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

The latest creation in new odofs per-
FUMES select line OF pocket books. handy.
ornamental and an excellent eff for
Christmas or New Years. Liyinaston,s
Pharmac.es.-nd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

Franks Rheumatism Cure cures where
others fail; s1.5O per bottle, at Livingston's
Two Pharmacies, Bull and Congress and
Bull street. opposite De Soto Hotel-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

New Graphophones $500 at Livingston's
200 in stock and TO arrive; an excellent
Christmas selection; amuses, and enter
tains-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

New Eastman Kodaks. ga by Az. See
thsm at Livingston's, beauties that Won
certainly cannot afford to miss. A snian-
did present. Llvingst MS Phn1rnn. inr ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16
A Diamond Engagement Ring

For Christmas will please your fiancee.
And then you get a coupon for every dol
lar at Sternberg & Co.'S 800 diamond ring.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COu ~ "a
Whereas, Raiford Falligant has apg2,,,inls.
tration on the estate Of Dorsey Rapis"
deceased. a,,on.
These are, therefore. to cite ana a =. md
ish all whom Il may concern 10 ontee.
appear before said court to meh AK TIN the
ton or any they have) on or pet.SSarvise
frat Monday IN January neXt' olH'
said letters win be granted. r-.rrll.
Witness. the Hon. Hampton ~ he sth
ordinary for Chatham county, TINS ''S
day Of December. 1899 ,,cu
FRANK ". KEILBAccpc
Clerk G. o, y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-16

Remember If you need the fruit cake
material can supply you promptly. The
brandy ana liquor for the holidays have.
The best brands. These / supply prompt
~. All fancy groceries fresh.
j. II. II. Entelman.
Phone 45s. lad.