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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
MOVED THEM DOWN.
Awful Effects of tho Boer Artillery Fire
at the Battle of Tugo1a River.

Awful Effects of tho Boer Artillery Fire
at the Battle of Tugela River.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The first direct
news from Tugela river is at hand.
That is the first to give details of the
awful storm of shells that were hurled
at the British forces under General Bull
Ter when the attempt to cross the
stream was made. The dispatch is di-
rect from Chieveley camp and says:
1.-The relief column continued it's ad-
vance from Chievely early today, in
tending to assail the Boer positions.
which were known to be very strong to
the westward and northwest of Colenso.
During the two preceding days the
Beers had allowed themselves to be
bonn barded without condescending tt
reply with single shot. They further
took half an hours bonn bardment this
morning without an exchange, when
suddenly they belched out stream of
fire from all their intrenchments, be-
sides opening fearful cannonade with
all their quick-frers, field and siege
guns, which were posted from end to
end OF their position.
British Guns Respond
"When their presence and actual
position had been determined the Brit
ish naval brigade commenced Smelling
all the ridges north of the town with
marvellous accuracy. At this time the
artillery attached to General Harris
division was busy among the intrench-
ments on the hills on the British left.
under cover of which the Irish infantry
brigade marched out in extended order
to cross the river and attack. Undoubt-
eddy aiming at this battery the Beers
sent several shells near the ambulance
train, which was forced to change its
position.
while this was transporting the field
trtillery on the right were busy she'll
Tag the ridges Of the Beers left flank,
their excellent practice attracting the
attention of the Beers, who retaliated
with scathing fire, almost demolish.
ing all the guns and stampeding the
gun carriage and timber horses. y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Pension for Mrs. Lawton.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec. Ex-senator Fair
banks introduced bill granting pen.
sion of So, QUO a year to the widow of
General La wton. Representative Lam
dis of Indiana introduced a. similar bill
in the house. Mr.. Lands represents
the district from which Lawton's first
regiment was recruited.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Death Of Mrs. Pro bst Il Id.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 81. Mrs. Catherine
Probstfeld Of Moorhead died in st.
Paul from paralysi induced by nervous
prostration. She was the wife Of For
mer State Senator Probstfeld, who
served in the senate eight years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Jury Recon, ,n,onds Clemeun,o v

WAUKEsHA, Wis.,, Dec. 21.-The jury
in the Eckert murder cease found
George Eckert guilty of murder in the
second degree and recommended mercy
of the court. Eckert killed his wife by
shooting her on Aug. Is last while in
fit of jealous rage. r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
War Department Issues q Gem
eral Order Announcing Law
toms Death
And Paying Proper Tribute
to His Great Worth as q
3" Soldier.
Died a Poor Man With q Mort.
gage on His Only Piece Of
Property.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ala general
order has been issued from the. war de-
partment, announcing the death of
General Lawton to the army, officially,
and paying proper tribute toS his
worth. It is the intention of the; Of
6cials to have the remains brought to
the United States for final interment,
but it is not known when this can be
done. r..
General Lawton died poor man, al
though but few beyond his circle Of
immediate friends knew of the small
pecuniary return that had come toShim
from his life work in behalf Of his
country. Therefore, some Of these
friends have thought proper now to
come to the aid Of his family as is
shown by the following statement. ad-
dressed to the American people:
"Major General Henry w. Lawton,
U. S. ", whose death occurred at San
Mateo, Island of Luzon, on Dec. 10,
1899, has left little but his good name
as a legacy 20 his wife and children. A
piece OF property purchased by him as
a home in California, has a mortgage
Of half the purchase pricestill outstand.
ing and unliquidated. The undersigned
have voluntarily associated themselves
together for the purpose Of raising
funds to pay off the indebtedness. Con-
tributions will be thankfully received
by them and be devoted to the object
hereinabove set FORTH,
1.-THE aid Of the newspapers of. the
country is requested.
"Contributions will be received by
any one of the following:
N. G. Corbin, adjutant general,
Washington, D. c.; John F. Weston,
acting commissary general, Washing
ton, D. c.; William Ludlow, brigadier
general, Havana, Cuba; William. R.
Shafter, major general, San Francisco,
CAL"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Falling OF in Grain Receipts.

BUFFALO, Dec. 21.-Practically all
the grain bound down the lake for this
port this season has arrived, and, the
total receipts when compared with last
year shows big falling off. This sea-
sons receipts of grain total lag, 685, 4O7
bushels, as compared against 1885,
I'll bushels last year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
More Troop. Reacl, Manila.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-A dispatch
received at the war department from
General Otis reports the arrival Of the
transports Hancock and City Of Puebla
at Manila with the Forty-fonrth and "a
portion of the Forty-third infantry
aboard. u ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Winter R.o.ux It w,non..

W1NoNA, Mimi, Dec. 21.-The. city
coun iii has voted to construct race
track and skating rink on Lake Wi
IONA this winter; also to maintain q
bicycle track free from snow on Broad
way for it's entire length.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Fear for tho Rescuers.

SEATTLE, Dec: 21.-During the latter
part Of October, Corporal Shirving of
the Northwest Mounted Police and two
companions were sent out from Daw-
son to search for Inflated parties on the
Edmonton trail. Nothing has been
heard from their rescuers since and
fears are entertained for their safety.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Principal Business House,. Burn.% j.

FLORENCE, S. c., Dec. 2l.-Fire dur
ing the day destroyed the Florence
hotel, the Bank of Florence, the opera
house and the city hall. These are the
principal business houses in the heart
OF the city: Loss, $780,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21
Adjourned for tho HOLIDAY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. After brief
sessions, both mouse and senate "a.
jonrned for the holiday recess.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-12-21

Advanced Money to England.
PARIS, Dec. 21.-It is ru1nored here
that the Bank Of Russia has advanced
the Bank Of England IS, O0O, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
HUssARs SHOOT AT AvoNDALE.
Annual Practice Held and With Very
Successful Results

AT the annual carbine practice Of the
Georgia Hussars at the Avondale range
yesterday morning, three members of the
troop qualified as sharpshooters and two
as marksmen. The troop left the city in
the early morning. with the ranks well
filled, and proceeded TO the range
The troop was under the command of
Lieut.. Cunningham, Capt. McAlpn being
detained in the city by a rehearsal of the
Hussars Ministries, in which he is greatly
interes ed, and whose performance at the
theater will take place tomorrow night.
Lieut.. Cunningham acted as range officer
The scores made gave encourag ing Il
dence of the progress made by the mem
bers of the troop in carbine practice and
considering the small opportunity that
most of the men have been Flowed during
this busy season, they were remarkably
good.
The three sharpshooters who qualified
were Lieut.. c. A. L. Cunningham, with
a score of Iii, including the firing on the
skirmish line, Sergt. r. P. Constantine,
with a Total score of 124, and CorpL G. ~
Quantock, with a total score of 126 The
marksmen who qualified were Private r.
Fl. Smith, with a score of %, and Private
r, c. Blain, with score of 81, All of
these scores are inclusive of the records
made on the skirmish line.
The men of the troop used the regulate
carbine and the government ammunition,
the latter having been prescribed for use
in he interstate matches at Sea Girt. w tn
the ammunition loaded by members of the
troop, in accordance with the principles
that experience in these Attitudes and wi h
the prevailing winds have taught 70 be
correct, he scores would doubtless have
been very materially increased. As Il was
they were decidedly good and the officers
of the troop nave every treason to feel en-
couraged at the showing made more es-
pecially as many of the men who took
Fart n the practice have been members
but a vIry few months.
The following is the official score In
places where no score is shown ii is evil
dence of the fact that these men did not
qualify for he higher ranges, which only
those who make a certain percentage at
200 and $40 yards are permitted to ATTEMPT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01

sight of the hand of God IN small bless
ings, but when the sorrows come we are
so apt to ask, why has God sent this
sorrow upon us-for what have deserved
IT." He further stated that all sorrow is
not punishment. but for our good, to
prepare US. to ut US for the heavenly
kingdom, for only through suffering can
we become worthy of entering there.
Jesus suffered. but not as a punishment.
We should be thankful even for suffering
If 1t fitted US 10 enter the Kingdom of
Heaven.
The usual gifts OF fruits for the poor
were received. as well as more substantial
presents, in fhe way of groceries and
money. These donations will be dstrb-
uted among the poor of the city without
regard TO parish ties or religious affilia-
lions.
At Christ Church the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Robb White, who, under
the title of "Our Country delivered a
patriotic sermon. His text was "Oh that
men would therefore praise the Lord"
During the course of the sermon he read
the Presidents Thanksgiving proclama-
ton and reviewed the progress of The
American nation In both the arts and in
dustries. I'VE should be proud" he raid,
that we are Americans. that we are
GeOrgians, that we are Savannahians and
that we are members of Christ Church"
At Christ Church, also. offerings of
fruit were made. These gifts were taken
in charge by the Bishop Elliott Society
who distributed them among the poor and
sick Of the parish.
The money received through the regu-
lar collection win be devoted to the use
Of the infirm and disabled clergy Of the
Diocese Of Georgia.
At St Michael's a special service was
celebrated at half past seven at which CO..
porate communion was administered TO
the Brotherhood of St Andrew Regular
Thanksgiving services were celebrated at
II o'clock. The Rev. Juny conducted both
services.
At s. Paufs Church. also, were held two
services, an early celebration at which
holy communion was administered, and
the regular Thanksgiving service at II
o'clock at both of which the rector Rev
j. l.. Scully OBLIGATED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01

The Dogs and Ponies Pleased "A Tent
fuI of PcoDIe.


The Gentry Dog and Pony Show opened
its engagement of three days in Savannah
at Bolton and East Broad streets with
an afternoon and an evening performance
yesterday. The patronage convinced the
show people that they have a profitable
engagement ahead of them, and their ef-
forts to present clean, high class en-
tertainment will be appreciated by the
public.
The Gentry show is the largest known
of its kind, and comprises features not
generally seen in the average circus. AS
was seen in the street parade, which was
a creditable index of that part of the show
which appears under canvas, the perform
ances consist largely of the acting of dogs,
ponies monkies, and baby elephants. By
their long attention to this kind Of en-
tertainment the Gentrys have succeeded
In getting together probably an unexcelled
and certainly valuable collection of these
animals, which are handled in the ring by
the owner personally That the perform
ance is fully what is claimed for it is
shown in the fact that the show has been
visiting Savannah regularly for several
years past and each year greater success
is achieved. The frequent coming of the
dog and pony show is not a repetition OF
the last, however, as the management has
made 1t a point to add new features eacn
year. This year one among the new
things are the baby elephants, Pinto and
Satan which act with remarkable intelli-
gence and please both the young and old.
The show will exhibit to-day and to-
morrow. Each day there will be a free
street parade, which will pass along the
principal streets. To describe the features
of the show would be to present something
1t is better to see than to read about
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
AT THE CHURCHES.
Large Congregations Gave Thanks
for the Years blessings. N

Large CONSIDERATIONS Gave Thanks
for the Years BIessinEs. N
Thanksgiving was observed by a large
attendance at the churches The union
services of the Evangelical churches were
held at Wesley Monumental at Il o clock,
and not only was the body of the church
completely filed, but hundreds Of people
were in the galleries. A special programme
OF music had been prepared the ehoirs
of Wesley Monumental and the First Pres
byterian churches taking part
The opening prayer was by Rev ]. D.
Jordan of the First Baptist Church. the
lesson OF the day was read by Rev. w L.
Watkins of the Christian Church. The
sermon was delivered by Rev James
Fair Of the Independent Presbyterian
church, who used as his text Amos will
2, "A basket of summer fruit" 4o
1t was to a basket Of summer fruit. DR.
Fair said, that the Lord had compared
Israel when at the very pinnacle of tenn
poral life, land our nation" he contin-
ued like Israel" is now entering upon an
era of prosperity, but this very prosperity
is not without its dangers for the very
ripeness Of maturity contains the germ or
decay Prosperity has its evils, and even
blessings may contain a bane no less po-
tent because unseen"
Inc evils that wrought the downfall Of
Israel and which may threaten the Ameri-
can people, DR.. Fair said, were four; for
getfulness Of God, the dissertation of the
Sabbath. oppression of the poor, and IL
centiousness
plato" he said, has written that there
were three blessings for which he thanked
the gods every day: That he was born a
man and not brute; that he was born a
Greek ana not a barbarian and that he
llved in the age of Socrates II Plato
thanked the gods for these bless
irgs, how thankful should ne De to-day
that we live In ahe age Of Jesus Christ
can sit at His feet every day, and that
God has crowned our blessings with the
promise OF everlasting life after death"
At g. Johns Church services We're he'd
ga and al II O'Clock. At The early serv-
ICE The holy communion was administered
ana az II o'clock the regular Thanksgiving
celebration took place
For Al Things Give Thanks" was the
subject Of Rev. Charles H. Strong's ad-
dress which was both eloquent and prac-
ucal, ana was listened to with close ai-
tenliou by the congregation.
Mr.. strong said Il had been stated that
me hrs' Thanksgiving was celebrated By
we Pilgrim fathers. This was an error
~ the Church Of England and the Jewish
Church Thanksgiving Is a very old Gus
tom We should give thanks for all
things said Mr.. Strong mot only for
blessings, but for pain ana suffering"
lie pointed out how We 70 often lose
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01

Lippman Brothers carry in stock the
most noted brands.
Antediuvian is celebrated whiskey,
bottled by Osborne of New York, and are
safe in saying it is one of the best
WHISTLES in the city.
The Peoria Rye Whiskey, bottle in bond
by Clark Bros. of Peoria, ILL.,, is also a
fine whiskey.
The Peerless whskey, bottled in bond II
Hendersonville, KY, being under the su
pervlsion of the United States government
insuring purity and strength.
Lippman Bros. are wholesale druggists.
but they intend to retail these fine whis-
kies.
The Hunter whiskey is also one of their
specialties.-ad.
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At the Ten store.


We beg to inform all our patrons and
friends that we have left nothing undone
to secure The finest and purest teas, co.,
fees, spices, extracts, baking powder, etc,
for the holidays.
Best Granulated Sugar -. IS pounds, 500
Best Soft White Sugar 80. 20 pounds, S100
xxx Powdered Sugar for icing.
Best Golden Rio Coffee :. 2 pounds, 25c
A. and P. Java favored coffee per
pOunu,. s'...'.'...........-. - .......... S0c
Try our Java and Mocha, 8 pounds for
S1.O0.
Green Teas. 4Oc, 5Oc, Coo, 75c, best, stOO.
Black teas, 4Oc, 00c, 6Oc, 75c, best $1O1
Finest Elgin Creamery Butter, per
pound, &c.
All goods guaranteed 16 ounces to the
pound.
Watch the papers for our announce
ment Of our grand display of crockery
and holiday goods.
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.,
1O6 Broughton street, west. Telephone
616-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
wedding Presents.

Don't wrack your brain puzzling over a
matter so easily solved. Sternberg & Co. s
lovely selection render present buying
an easy and pleasant task, and their prices
are so much the lowest in the city that
the undertaking is both pleasing and in
expensive. Handsome diamonds and dia-
mond ornaments, silverware, cut glass,
jewelry, clocks, gold and silver novelties,
etc, in latest and most charming designs.
Every dollar invested, either cash or
charged, entities you to a free coupon,
giving you a chance at the $500 diamond
ring, to be awarded Dec. 25.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
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JAIL BIRDS THANKSGIVING
No Set Observances In Local Places
of Detention, But Better Fare.

OF detention, but Better Fare.
There was no special observace Of
Thanksgiving day at the county
jail or the police station house, other
than that the prisoners in these places
of detention were furnished with some
thing a trihe better than is customary or
usual at their midday meal.
1t is possible that the prisoners felt no
particular cause for giving thanks Some
of these in the jail are to be tried for
their lives at the next term Of the Superior
Court, and others have been committed
for crimes the punishment for which is of
scarcely less magnitude. They carry with
them a realization of the truth that the
most uncomfortable situation in the world
is that of the man whose sins have found
him ont.
Some Of the prisoners spent portions of
the day in prayer and Thanksgiving, de-
spite their unpleasant predicament. 1t is
one of the curious characteristics of the
criminal classes that many of them are
as deeply imbued with the sentiments of
religion and patriotism, by popular suppo-
sttion thought to be confined 10 their moro
fortunate or respectable brethren without
the prison walls, as in anyone else. Many
of them are theoretical moralists and re-
ligiohists of the highest order, but find 1t
impossible to apply their moral precepts
and religious requirements to the actual
affairs of everyday life. When they arc
when they are confined in prison. these
fine sentiments have full opportunity to
exhibit themselves and some of the GRIM
mails are as scrupulous in their observance
of their religious duties as the most con-
sistently good could possibly wish.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
sT. ANDREWS ANNUAL MEETING.
Held In the society's New Rooms in
the Hussars' ArmOry.

HeiO IN the SocteNN's new Rooms IN
the Hussars' ArmOry.
The st. Andrews Society held its ami
versary meeting yesterday at noon in the
new room of the society in the Hussars'
Armory. There was good attendance
Of the members present. Hon. T. II. Nc
MILAN presided. The lease of the
socie US room does not begin untn
to-day but the annual meeting was
held there by courtesy OF the
Hussas. committee has been
appointed TO take the room in hand ana
1T 1t up handsomely. The following new
members were elected; w. -. Stephens,
James Menzies G. a. Gregory, j. S. Sims.
James NJ. Rogers. l.. J. Maxwell A. r.
Maxwell j. A. Graham, w. J. Walker,
l.. w. Nelson Il. G. Black r. p Clarke,
Richard Burnes, NJ. ]. Newman and
Thomas Ballantyne, Jr.
The large number Of new members elect
ed Is an indication OF the growing strength
and popularity OF the society.
The officers for the ensuing year having
been elected at the recent anni-
yersary meeting. there was little business
before the meeting havoDd the election Of
members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
DEATH OF MRS. T. p. RAvENEL.
Occurred mt the Family Residence
shortly before Midnight.

Mrs Thomas p. Ravenel died a few
minutes before midnight last night, after
an illness of about week, ct the family
residence on McDonough street. The fu~
neral viii take place tomorrow, though
the place, hour and other details have not
yet been arranged.
Mrs Ravenel was 81 years old. She was
the daughter Of Jet Thomas and Mary
Guerard Howard, both Of whom have been
dead for some years. She leaves two
brothers. Messrs c. Wallace Howard and
Godin Howard, besides her husband and
three young children.
Mrs Ravenel was young matron of the
old school, possessed of many graceful and
gracious accomplishments of mind and
character and beauties of person. Though
the critical nature of her illness had been
known for soma days to the intimate
friends of her family, they had never
ceased 10 entertain a fond hope Of her
recovery, and to them. as weY as to those
farther removed from the family circle
the news Of her death win come as pro-
found shock and a lasting grief.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
Why Do You scratch.

When you can cure yourself for fifty
cents? All skin diseases. such as letter,
salt rheum, ringworm, eczema, ETC., can be
surely cured by an ointment called letter
inc. Any number of testimonials shown for
the asking Nothing else is as good I'm
less your druggist has it, send so cents in
stamps to the manufacturer J. T. Shup-
trine, Savannah, Ca. for box postpaid
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
AT HOMES AND HOSPITALS.
The Poor Were Wen Remembered
by the Charitable.


Neither the hospitals nor the asylums of
Savannah were forgotten during the
Thanksgiving celebrations.
The children Of the Episcopal Orphan s
Home attended Christ Church in the
morning and in the afternoon were the
guests of Mr.. Clement A. Saussy, who
took them for an outing at Tybee. No
school was held during the day.
AT the Savannah Female orphan Asy-
lum lessons were omitted for the day
The children attended Wesley Monumen-
tai Church in the morning, where the col
lection that was taken up will be used for
their benefit.
The women of the Abrahams Home
also attended services at Wesley during
the morning They were the recipients of
numerous presents to commemorate the
day.
AT all the hospitals and asylums
Thanksgiving dinners were the features of
the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
A Beautiful 1900 Calendar.

The Passenger Department of the Cen
trail Of Georgia Railway and Ocean
steamship Company has issued very
handsome calendar for 1900. either of
which they will mail TO any address up
on receipt of cents to pay postage Ad
dress W. G. Brewer,
City Ticket and Passenger Agent,
Savannah Ga-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs. when IN need OF the laxative effect
OF a gentle remedy. than by any other.
Children enjoy IL and "a benefits them.
The true remedy. Syrup Of Figs. Is manu-
featured by the California Fig syruD Co
only.-ad. t