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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
FEAST OF ST. AGNES.
Will BE Celebrated i'm Roman Cath
ollie Churches ON sunday.


The festival of st. Agnes will be cele-
brated Sunday in the Roman Catholic
churches. The festival occurred on Mon
day. but, as is customary, the celebration
win not take place until the Sunday fol-
lowing the anniversary.
Bishop B. ]. Kelley left over the Sea-
board Air Line yesterday for New York.
where in commemoration of the festival.
he will on Sunday be the celebrant of
Pontifical high mass in the Church of ST.
Agnes. He will be absent from Savan-
nah for probably two weeks or more.
St. Agnes, according 10 legend was
beautiful Roman Christian in the time of
Diocletian, who, having in her thirteenth
year, refused the heather son of the prae-
tor, was exposed i'm a public brothel
The miraculous growth of her hair, the
binding of the praetors son, his restora>
ton TO sight and the refusal of the flames
to touch her-all could not save her from
the executiouer's sword. Her festival
falls on Jan. p, and her symbol is IA
lamb.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF MAST.
News of the Death of the Queen Was
Received with Regret.

News of the death of Queen Victoria
was received with deep regret in Savan-
nah. Many expressions of admiration for
her long, successful and eventful reign
were heard. The general feeling was one
of sympathy for the English people in
their loss, and the Presidents message.
conveying coincidence of the nation, Will
truly express the regret of Savannahians.
AS soon as the news was received flags
on the City Exchange. the Cotton Ex-
change. the Board Of Trade and most Of
the shipping in the harbor were flown at
haR-mast. Another mark of esteem IN
which the Queen was held will be patrl-
otto. The Victoria Society composed Of
Englishmen, will hold memorial service
on next Sunday night in ST. Paurs Epls-
copal Church. i he st. Andrews Society
win attend the service
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
Died In GermnnY.

News has been received in Savannah of
the death Of MIR. Henry Garwes Of Ger
many. He died Dec. g. Mr.. Garwes had
many friends in Savannah, who viii re-
greet to hear Of his death. He was rs years
OF age, and leaves a wife and four chill
dren 70 mourn his loss, TWO Of whom re-
side In Germany. The others are Mr.
George Gsrwes and Mrs. Henry Semken
q Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
315 and 81 Congress, West.
Genrra Sch Uarz PrnnrIafnr

THE sun do move" and so does the
original George Schwarz. In addition TO
his superb orchestra and splendid lunches
he now has on tap Savannah Beer, An
heuser-Busch, Tivoli, and the Original"
will, from now on, be ready at all times
to welcome old friends and new custom
ers. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
MAY PLAY IN MACON.
Hussar Minstrel Company Consider
ing Trip to That city.

ing a Trip to That City.
The Hussar Minstrel Company is nego-
tiating with a gentleman of Macon with
reference to giving a performance in that
city for the benefit of its hospital. The
manager of the company has been in cor
and the probabilities are that satisfactory
arrangements will be made Most of the
members of the company are anxious to
take such a trip, and they believe they
could put on an entertainment that would
well repay those who desired to invest in
tickets for the sake of the charity that
is to be benefited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
BLY, silks Mt 49c.

Gustave Eckstein & Co., continue their
special sale of silks. This includes $500
yards of plain and fancy waist silks.
best value ever offered, incest quality
and worth up 30 SIPS yard, at 49c.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
ALL COMMITTEES NOT BUSY.

Il Is Hoped Chafrmen VIII HIVE Re-
ports Ready Tomorrow.
Some of the canvassing committees, it
is understood, have not been as actively
at work this week on behalf of the State
Fair as is desired by those who have
taken the leading part in the movement
for the event. Mayor Myers said yester-
day that this lethargy should be shaken
off to-day and tomorrow, and
that tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock. when a mass meeting of all in
terested is 10 be held at the City Elk
change, full reports should be made by
the chairmen of the several committees.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. It soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
2oc Fm hroIderies nt 1oc

We are Offering a fine selection Of edg-
ing insertings, and headings in nainsook
swiss and cambria. including our 15c and
20c line nj l0c-Don't miss this sale. Gus
tave Eckstein & CO.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23

In the field of medicine is Hoods Sarsap-
arilla- II possesses actual and unequalled
merit by which it cures all diseases caus-
ed or promoted by impure or Dnpoverish-
ed blood. II you have rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, scrofula or catarrh you may take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and be cured If you
are run down and feel weak and tired.
you may be sure IL will do you good.
The favorite family cathartic is Hoods
Pills.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
GRAND JURY TO MEET.
VIII Consider Large Number of
Cases Friday Afternoon.

The grand jury OF the Superior Court
will meet Friday afternoon for the pur-
pose Of considering the cases made out
by the eviderNs against number of
defendants, who have been arrested,
charged with various crimes, since the
grand jury returned its last Indictments
Among the cases TO be considered is
one murder case, and there are a num-
Der of others, in each of which the Of
Tense charged is serious, which will re-
quire the attention Of the grand jury.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23

High-Grade Institution for Ladies' 49,
Shorter College, Rome, Ca. Write for
catalogue. -ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23
REV. DIR. WATKINS AT HOME.
Will Make Known Tonight Whethe n
He Will Go TO Atlanta

He VIII 80 10 AtIOhth'
Rev. w. F. Watkins, D. D., pastor of
the Christian Church, returned to Savan-
nah last night from Atlanta where he
spent Sunday by invitation of the congre-
cation of the West End Church, which
has extended to him a call to it's pulpit
DR.. Watkins will make known to his
congregation tonight his decision in re-
gard to the acceptance or rejection of the
offer
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-23

Are taken to-day your cold will be cured
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Special Wash Goods Sale.

STARTLING REDUCTIONS. PRICES CUT WITHOUT MERCY.-MONDAY
 IN1LND TO EMPTY OUR SHELVES OF ALL WASH GOODS. THE CHEAP PRICES WILL MAKE THEM GO.
 One lot Calico, good dark 01 colors, worth DC yard, for. ...... ~2C
 105 bolts Belfast Dimity; the kind you paid us 25c per yard for; beautiful designs, stripes, scrolls, blocks, flowers and white grounds with large polka dots; also large lot of dark red grounds stripes, polka dots, scrolls and blocks; just the thing for children's dresses. This entire line will be 1Ao closed out Monday at, per yard. IOC
 20 bolts Dress Gingham, worth o
 60 bolts Lawns, Batiste and Dimity, mixed lot worth from 15c to 18c yard, good colors, pretty desfgns; to r1o De closed out Monday for. ... S2C
 75 Suits Meroerized Foulards; just as pretty as silk; worth $49o a suit pattern of 10 yards; we close I 40 them Monday at... ....... 
 20 bolts fine imported Swiss, worth from 39c to 49c per yard; will 77oI go Monday for........ ........
 30 bolts Crepe Brodie Soie; just the goods to make that beautiful, clingy suit you have been wanting; worth 59c per yard; we have it in all col OSo ors Monday for. .- ~OS
 39 bolts French Organdy, large flow ers-pink, heliotrope, blue, etc.-also black and white; worth 25c yard. 10oJ Will be closed out at. ......... IOC
 IS bolts Egyptian Tissue; the pret- tiest goods made for dresses and 17o shirt waists, worth 35c yard, at. IsC
 1 case Apron Gingham Mon- I3o day, per yard. ..... ............. I4C
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Ladies' Ready.to.Wear
 Apparel.

Ladies' very fine Silk Waists, in all colors, that sold at $S, $10 and SIP. A rare chance for you. These 1 QQ will be closed out at.. =. .... H'OO
 One lot of very fine Batiste, Dimities and Percales, all colors, black and white. These garments sold at $2.50 and $500. Monday you get Q2c them aL.. .....'.''''
 SPECIAL.-One lot of Linen Skirts that sold at $2 and $3. Be sure to get one. The price lhonday HQ0
 About 1lteen Wash Suits left; for mer price was s4 and $5. Com1 1Q at.... ...... ....
 Black Silk Skirts, nicely made and trimmed, worth all of SIS; IT OQ Monday price. ........
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

l..ting shirt is to be well cut.
 The instrument used for shirtcutting is a long, keen knife, resembling a machete. To use it properly requires some strength and considerable dex- terity.
 The material from which tho shirts are made Is placed in rayers to con- siderable height, sometimes number ing 90 or 100 layers. The pattern of the shirt to be cut is marked out on the pile The cutter then takes his long
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

knife, whetted to razor edge, and pushes 1t through the material, follow ing the lines of the pattern.
 The shirtcutter spends some little time becoming proficient at his trade, for which he receives small salary. After he learns the trade his wages range from SIP to $20 week.
 In cutting the common grades of shirts and overa.-s a large, sharp steel die Is used. The material for the shirts is piled as ~efore. The die is then
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

bolts White rlannei, special, I O sale for Monday, yard .1OC bolts White Flannel, soft, 70,0s
 per cent wool. yard. .......... LOC bolts White Flannel, grand nn quaiity, for... ............. lOO bolts extra heavy White Flannel per pc 'ya yard. sin' w. WOOL. 35c
 bolts all wool White Flannel An
 beautiful quality, per yard =. HUG bolts extra fine White Flannel. z- yard wide, all wool; prettiest kn
 quality in the market. for. .OOC bolts twill White Flannel, An extra heavy, for...... fOCl The above Flannels we advertise are all new stock, just arrived; they are alb soft finish and do not scratch and sting like ordinary flannels.
 We have just received a large lot of Light Outings, stripes and IA plaids, will sell for. LUG
 100 bolts dark colors in F1annelefta for dresser wrappers, etc., O. the 10c kind, for. =. oC
 96 bolts dark colors in Outing for dresses, wrappers, etc, worth Jn. lz1ac, TOT. .-. .........-. lOO
 10 bolts White Domet Flannel, 1n per yard. =. =. -. lOC
 15 bolts White Domet Flannel, n per yard. -. ... ........-. sC
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Black and Colored ParasOls

Ladies White and Colored Parasols that sold at $5; they must OQo go at... .......... OO
 children's School Umbrellas, 40c sale price,. ............ IOC
 Ladies' ls-inch Umbrellas, the cen tury winner. Fine Umbrellas with fancy handles, worth $3.5O; 9 70 sale price. ......... .~ss ~
 An elegant Umbrella, fine cover, worth wort s2-oo; Mondays price .l.25
 Children's Parasols, in blue, pink, red; your choice of the lot 1Oo each. .-. .. ..,a.. ....i.-..
 Gentlemens very fine self-raising Umbrellas, 2s or 30 inches, | 40 sale price. ... .... ...........
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
SHIRT CUTTERS.
Require Keen-Edged Knives, Dexterlty
 and Strength.

From the Baltimore American.
 The trade of shirtoutter is one little heard of, except among those who come in contac. with that class. Every man, however, knows how essential ood-fltting shirt Is to his comfort, and, of course, the first essential of good
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
REMNANTS MUST GO.

TABLE NO. 1@-Contains Lawns. Dimities, Percales, Ducks, odds and ends of the fine wash goods gen. E71 orally; will be sold Monday at. .. OsC
 TABIE NO. 2-Contains remnants of every kind of fine Wash Goods. We have been selling this seeson some as high as DOC yard. Your choice O. Monday of Table No. .CC
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

brought down with great.force, and the result is a number of shirts or overaIlss as the case may be, ready to be sewed.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Special Column.

Here are some special cut prices on goods that you can use every day in the year, and you don't have to pack them away. Don't buy until you have seen them. We invite you to compare prices.
 6S-inch Linen Table Damask- OOo and it wears well-at. ........ SOC
 36-inch Irish Linen, our price 0O1o for this sale only. ....... ..... C~2O
 18-inch Toweling Crash-we O7o have cut the price to-. ............ c8O
 1sx34 Huck Towels; we have 11o cut the prlce to. o................. I2O
 1S-inch all linen Crash Towel C1o ing; we have cut the price to-. O2C
 A Sheeting, we have cut the I7o
 A Bleached Sheeting; we ko have cut the prlce to..........-.OC
 Good sized Doylies; we have OOo cut the price to.... ~CO ., s-4 Map Napkins in we have cut 1.10
 Full width Sheeting; it is wide enough TOT your ped; we have 1I1o cut the price to. ....... I2O
 Large size fringed Table Cloths, ready to put on your table; we OQo have cut the price to..-....... .OOC
 20x42 real Turkish Towels; 1O1o we have cut the price to. .....- ~2C
 18x36 all Linen Huck Towels; 10o We have cut the price to. ....... IOC
 72-inch Bleached Table Damask, worth $1.39; We have cut the Qro price to-. =. .-...--...
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

The Lady Clerks Union will hold a meeting at Engineers hall Monday night. number of important matters will be discussed, including the Labor Day cele- bration.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Dress Goods and silks.

One lot of Foulard Silks; must move Hhem out. They are worth $1 and $1.50. The prettiest that you have seen. no you want one? The yard k0o
 Black Taffeta Silks; good one. the kind you pay others Csc for; you can buy, buy 1t here at, per 49c yard... =. '.. =
 Very fine Black Peau de Soie 2Qo Silk to be sold at, yard. ..... ooO
 You know what it is. A very fine Louisine, worth $1.25; price 2Qc during this sale at. .......... OoO
 Very fine and soft Taffeta, the war ranted to wear kind; worth $1; 7Qc
 A great many remnants of Silks have been made during the great rushes we nave had. We place the fine $1.OO and $2.o0 Silks on sale Monday at, EQc the yard.. ..f..........
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Children's and Infants
 Dresses.

Children's Dresses, made of the finest Nainsook, with tucked and embroid- cred yoke; worth up to S39S kOo all the way down to-. .. ...... OOC
 Children's Linen Sailor Suits, beauti- fully trimmed; worth $3.00. AOa They go Monday for. or............C CCC
 One lot Chilurens fine Percale Dresses. Must close out, so OOo we mark them. ........... .OOO
 Children's White Dresses, all sizes, that sold at $4.o0; for this I QQ sale... .....-........
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

A number of important matters will De discussed, including the Labor Day cele- bration.
 Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to James E. Chapman and Miss Eliza 1 beth Mcdonald, H. J. G. Heft and Miss J. D. Milner. Frank Fill and Miss Ettie Rhudy, and Jessie Timmons and Miss Stella Kennedy.
 A gospel tent meeting at Powderly will begin today under the supervision of the Rev. Walter Brown, the superintendent of missions, who will be assisted by sew eral leading preachers. The Baptists will begin the construction of their house of 1 worship in Powderly this week. Mayor J. R. Tate of Brookside spent yesterday in Birmingham. Te stated that
 the new school building at that place is finished and the furniture has been re- ceived. The school will be in charge of Jerry Fountain and large attendance IS predicted.
 special meeting of the local union of machinists will be held this afternoon at 2;30 o'clock in Magnolia hall. P. J. Con- lin, vice president of tte union, will be present and make an address. The Labor Day celebration will be discussed and dicision made regarding the proper dis play in line of march.
 The Houghton oil Company has erected a derrick and placed boring machinery at work on it's property in Walker county near Cordova where the company Is making an effort to locate oil. Engineers and experts have prophesied the finding of oil where the work is now progressing. Already the boring machine has been sent as deep as 200 feet.
 Circulars are being sent broadcast over the southwestern part of this country of- fering reward of $20 for the arrest ana
 confinement of George E. Johnson. The young man is wanted here on the charge of forgery. Recently he was arrested in Indiana but escaped from deputy sher- if in East St. Louis by jumping from flying train.
 Harry A. Russel, the one-legged diver who was recently injured while giving a performance at East Lake, will give ex- hibttions next week, beginning Monday night at g o'clock. The performances of the one-legged man are considered re- markable. He also has a reputation as a long-distance swimmer, having made record of swimming twenty-seven miles from Alton, H., to St. Louis; and Is real ly at home In water.
 News has been received here of the election of MT. Percy Warner as Presi- dent of the Nashville Railway and the Cumberland Electric Light companies, which occurred Thursday. MT. Warner lived in Birmingham for number of years and was connected with the street railway company here. He was also at one time with the Chattanooga street railway interests.
 A suit was filed in the Circuit Court yesterday by Jesse Wright against the Sloss-Sheffleld Iron and Steel Company in which damages to the amount of 5000 Is asked. The basis of the suit Is an al- legged personal injury sustained on May 4 while the plaintiff was employed at Coalburg mine number three. In the City Court a suit for s10,0O0 damages was filed against the Dimmick Pipe Company by Mitchell Wood, by his next best friend. l.. E. Wood. Personal injuries alleged to have been sustained Septem- Der IS are the cause of the suit.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

The Rev. J. l.. Brownlee of Covington, Tenn, will preach at the South High lands Presbyterian church this morning at Il o'clock.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
White Bed Spreads.

Biggest cut price of the season be- gins here Monday, consisting of the very finest Marseilles; worth up to $S. Think of it! All the way EOo down to-. .............Oo
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
THE CITY,.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yesterday by J. ". Honeycutt or Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
White Goods Specials.

Very fine White Organdies; OOo We have cut the price to. ....... ~cC
 Very fine India Linen; we D1o have cut the price to. ..........O O2C
 Fine Checked Nainsook; we Eo have cut the price to. ....... ... OC
 Very fine quality English Long Cloth, 12 yaros to the piece; we 1Oo have cut the price to.......... IOC
 Very nice quality Batiste Clair; we have cut the price 1O1o CO... AN~2O
 Extra fine quality Black Organdy; we have cut the price OOo to... ... -. ........... ....'.
 46-inch Paris Muslin, very sheer, and washes beautifully; we have lOo cut the price to-. ............ IcC 40-incn fine quality White India Linon; we have cut the price 10o tO... .........--.... w
 Linen Lawn, very fine quality; we have cut the price OOo lo.'. ..' '.. ... ......'.'..
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to James E. Chapman and Miss Eliza beth Mcdonald, H. J. G. Heht and Miss J. D. Milner. Frank Fill and Miss Ettie Rhudy, and Jessie Timmons and Miss Stella Kennedy.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18
Cents Furnishings.

WE BOUGHT A BIG LOT-THAT'S
 WHY YOU GET THEM so CHEAP.
 1000 Negligee Shirts; the good to wear kind; worth much more than we ask for them. On sale Mon- 1Qo oay at. j. =. ......-..
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

You need Rainy-day Sk1rt. we have the goods now. They are beauti- full The weight just right. The width right and the price right Your choice of twelve patterns, the 10 yard. .... ... ..............
 Neva Cloths TOT tailor-made suits and skirts; shades are beautiful; they are 54 inches wide; very fine close sheared; Lutina finish; we have these at, yard $1.25, $1.49 | go and. '..'.'
 Black Henrietta, worth 45c; Oko .honday the yard. ........ SOO
 Black Figured Mohair loo
 Black Figured Mohair 1Q0 at. ... '.'.''''
 Black Serge, 42 inches 1Q0 wide, at. ''.ss'
 Fine Black Albatross 17o at. cess
 Very fine Nuns Yelling. 12n sale price,. ............''
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

L0C6S and
 EmbrOId6ri6S.
 Greatly reduced price for this week. We have been preparing for this sale for some time, and the price has been changed on every piece of lace and em- broidery about one-half. SEE THEM.
 10 pieces of Allover Tucking in Or gandies, Batistes, Parls Muslin, Swiss ,es; in wide and narrow tucks; all at one price; worth up to $2. rSo Special Price,. ... ...........s sCO
 Torchon Laces, 50 pieces of very fine Torchon Lace; some 3h inches wide; all at one price Mon- Q1o
 35 pieces Torchon Laces and Inser. tions to match; some inches wide; for Mondays selling Ro at. ............... ..Oo 15c Embroideries, all reduced 1Oo to sell them quick, at. ......... lOC this sale to-. =. ... ......... Il ~2C 25c Embroideries. all kinds, in this lot some very wlue; all re- 7So duced to-. ... ............... lOC 10 pieces Allover Laces in black, cream, white, ecru; worth up to 11o $1; very special at. .......... ISO Prices on ali of our very fine Maltese Mechlin, Valenciennes, Point de Paris, Point d'Sprit, all match sets; have been changed to about one-half. See them Monday.
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

A gospel tent meeting at Powderly will begin today under the supervision of the Rev. Walter Brown. the superintendent of missions, who will be assisted by sev- eral leading preachers The Baptists will begin the construction of their house of worship in Powderly this week
The age-herald., 1901-08-18

Mayor J. R. Tate of Brookside spent yesterday in Birmingham. Te stated that the new school building at that place is finished and the furniture has been re- ceived. The school will be in charge of Jerry Fountain and large attendance IS predicted
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-06-02

Vim Neeiy. a we'll known Tomb stone pioneer ps.sed away yesterday after a lingering illness. Decease d had been in ill health for several vesrs and with the invading of the dreaded miners consumptien, Of which he was a victim, death hasten ed his end, He was 50 years of age, was known by all residents of Tomb- atone, was universally liked cpd held the esteem and respect of all. He was q member of ths K of P and tt e funeral this afternoon was conducted under the auspices of that order, the -olemn rituslistic service being ob- served at the cemetery. Quite a large following ot friends attended the funeral and psid the las. mark Of re- spect to the pioneer, whose ranks are fast fading away.
Tombstone epitaph., 1901-06-02
REDUCED RATES
The $. ?. Co. to make Cheap
 Rates From the East

A San Frsncisco dispa;eh ,ays:- The Southern Paeisc began pr.cri- esily new policy today, expecting to Fevslutionizs conditions in Cslisrni. when 1t announced its application to the Trsns- Con tinent.l ss,ocia,icn to put on hone.eskers' round-srip tick cts from the Mississippi valley and west to Californis. The r.tes will ts sshmIsed fare piu. s2, making ss2. !. ;o from Chicago, s52 from K.n,.s Citr, 59. 50 from St Lotus and $50 from New Orleans. The dstes of ..l. to bs the srst and third Tuesday in each month.
 Stop overs will be allowed on the southern Psrifc's lines on the going trip. The rstss are incident to . de. tsrmined .fort to setfe California.