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■m riA Mb •jj m J L Statesboro Star. A YEAR. Big Fire in Augusta. Supposed; Electric Light; Wire wan the Cause. The Arlington Destroyed. Augusta, Ga., Doc. 10.—Augus¬ ta’s great Sunday morning confla¬ gration will approximate $1,000, 000 in damage. It was the worst fire that Augusta has had in years. It began in the heart of J. B. White’s big, dry goods house—the nearest approach Augusta had to a big modern department store. The origin of the fire is unknown but it is surmised that an electric wire may have come in contact with the woodwork after the insu lation on it became imperfect, or possibly a spark from a sputtering arc light may have tumbled into the drv goods. As soon as possible after the a lurm the firemen were on the ground and the general alarm was turned in by the chief at once. It did not take Chief Roulette a min ute to see that he had a conflngra tion to contend with and as soon as he start<*d his own apparatus to work lu* wired to Macon and Sa vannali for aid. Both of these cities responded promptly and started t heir apparatus on special trains for Augusta. The Arlington annex and the stores beneath it, all a part of the old Central hotel property, abutted tho store of J B. White on the up town side and all was involved iu the first onslaught of the flames af ter g,tting outside Of White’s big store. Next ©Mho the handsome Masonic building. Into this the flames ate their way from the rear, When this became thoreughly ablav.et'.em was no longer anvpos escape". aibilitv that the Arlington could It has always had the rep utationof being exceedingly vul nerable, and when the flames hW njcbmh# Ihlding from it the wLi rtw so*n af the Ms .•» traimuidotM'bonfire The wa* via iblo for mile* in all, directions. The fire ignited the roof ami win¬ dows of the Schneider building, across Eighth street, on the next block, but it waaarresred hero and barring a few thousand dollars damage to stock, the main loss was confined to the , original block Imuudnd by Broad and Ellis streets north and south, and Seventh and Eighth streets, oast and west. It being Sunday, insurance men and property owners would not go to their iron safes for accurate da¬ le as to policies, and companies and only furnish the estimated in¬ surance irt bulk. The following figures are esti¬ mates made up by three of the lead itig insurance men in the city, and are believed to he conservative, but arc only given as estimates. Dorr building and stock, $85,000. Schiadanessi stock of fruits $0,000 Rico & O’Connor, $9,000. J. B. White, building and stock, $410, 000. .1, Henry Meyer, tobacco and cigars, $2,000. J. Miller Walker, $5,000. Stulb’s Restaurant, $7, 000. {Exchange Saloon, $2,000. P. F. SHeron, $7,000. Miller & El more, $(1,000, Arlington Annex. $2,000. Arlington hotel, $100,000. Masonic Hail, $25,000. K. J. O’ Connor. $8,000. I'hcenix Printing On., $8,000. U IJehaul, £10,000 M. L. Freeman, $1,000. Augusta Construction Co., £1,000, wil let Drug Co., £6,000. Morris’ stable, $5,000. Richards’stable, £1,600. Schneiders', $6,000. Mullarky A Sullivan £10,000. Chiefs of the fire departments of Macon aud Savannah with men and apparatus, arrived after the eonflagratitra their services had been arrested requir¬ and were not ed ,—Macon Telegraph, The New Pastor. The South Georgia Conference haa assigned Rev. W. J, duringthe Flatulent to the Statesboro Mr. charge Fiandera in next year. well known to many of our people, he having nerved the ohurenea at Syl¬ van in and Swainaboro. At the former place he served part of u term of three yea re and after a year elaewhers wan went back and served the church four years, the limit allowed by the Conference. Those who know him speak in tlie highest Statesboro terms. will give the new pas¬ tor a warm welcome upon his ar¬ rival. STATESBORO, GA,. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,1899. The Willingham Bill. The vote was taken on the Willingham Prohibition Bill in the Georgia State Senate on Fri¬ day. The result was a defeat for the bill. It was lost by a vote of $6 against it to 14 for it. Four Senators dodging a vote. Senator Brannen of this district voted and worked against the bill, so did Mr. Franklin, oor representative in the House, where it passed by a good ma¬ jority. This will probably end all the prohibition legislation for this session. ,j,j ie jj oers A . request , 1ms come to The herald to tell something of the *>«"** natlvws of the *» MV «U who at present arc making such a stand against the British, They are called the Boers, 1 be word in the original Dutch merely means a farmer, or more probably, perhaps, a peasant, They are essentially an agricul tural people. They fulfill in an unusual degree the Horutian de¬ sire:— ‘‘Happy the man. in busy scenes unskilled, Who, |{ v i„g B i, n p] v> like his sires of old, Tn|s (he fow ucres which his fa tilers tilled, ’thoughts VwKwl hv llo of us urv * Ql> gold*.” /' . ,s I""** .. 1 , * w . a public ... miscone-ptmu in regard to the of temtory governed by mHItury o|Mr»Huiw in South Af It is common, L-FinsUMit to refer to the-IVans vuul ami tlwOnu.ge Bi-eeState tw-o ttu> rcpilbliosengaged in « Ufe-and-dealh struggle with a great empire, This is literally true as aspects is* li lies cover quite a respectable portion of South Africa. British operations against them cover a curving stretch of coast and con¬ centric interior of more than 10,000 miles in length. In other words, the South Af¬ rican republics can concen¬ trate, and have done so ou a few strategic points in' Natal and along the western portions of the Transvaal, while the British must be prepared to defend uny and all points of a great carving line. From Oupe Town British troops must traverse 500 miles to the points south of the Orange river. The region also in which Lord Methuen’s expedition is operating is about 500 miles west of Natal and Durban on the coast. When it is further considered that the Boers and the Free Staters are lighting on territory with every inch of which they are familiar, with supplies at hand tutd the popu¬ lation friendly, their advantage strategically is manifest. The inurriuge custom of the Doers is unique. In many in¬ stances the Boer knows his in¬ tended only by repute us heiress to so many farms and cattle. As a rule it is the desire to possess these farms and cattle that de¬ cides hint to tuke the mutriiuon ial plunge. His errand is fully told when he usks leave to “off saddle.’ After supper— he times his arrival about sundown— he asks permission to sit tip with the girl. TIuh “upsitting” forms the Boer betrothal oermony. A long ouidle is lit and the coffee ket¬ tle put on the fire. As long as the candle burns the betrothed exchange confidences. When the light flickers the visitor de¬ parts, and this constitutes the engagement. The wedding fol¬ lows in a month or so. From miles around come relatives and well-wishers. A firing of guns salutes the re turn of the bridal party from the “predkant,” or preacher. Then follows the great feast, which lasts until sunset. During the clearing away the ladies attire .. . . «"• „ «*>' with ribbons apd brqss. jewelry. The fiddlers supply the music, and, led by the bride and groom, dancing begins. The mud floor has been polished with bullock’s blood until it glistens like mar¬ ble. The f n n wa xes greater, and not until dawn does the company disperse. Altogether, they are a God¬ fearing, industrious people, and while there have been re¬ ports of misdeeds which contra-' vened the laws of war, it seems to be pretty well authenticated that they are humane and pious in war as well ns in peace.—-Ex. Of Some Importance. The fact that Statesboro lmd the travelling representatives of two great railway systems as her guests at the same time on Mon day, bidding for her business, shows how we are appreciated abroad. The little, sleepy Bor¬ ough of a few years ago has been transformed into a bustling city of no little importance. Messrs H. F. Carey of the Southern Railway System and W. G.Brew er of the Central of Georgia were both in town on Monday looking after the interests of their roads. This would not be surprising to those who are posted on the a niount of business handled here. The two roads have all they can handle. A Star reporter no¬ ticed a freight train run into Cuyler over the Savannah & Statesboro Railway a few days ago pulling 21 loaded curs and a number of others had been left along the line on the different sidings. This is a regular busi¬ ness. Then a few dhys ago we came in over the Dover & States boro and the train undGk ha\l more number cars than it could pull hod to be left at Dove m^Rilih e »* xr Lb venture the assertion Shat there is double the business done here this season than has been done here during any previous fall. Our merchants are wide awake and our citizens are enterprising and we may expect big results In the future. The Southern Looks Ttls Wtiy. Mr. II. F. Carey, Traveling Passenger Agent of tlie Southern Railway Company spent Mon¬ day in this city. His headquar ers are at Macon, Ga. He was in Statesboro looking after the in¬ terests of his road. He propos¬ es that the Southern shall hid for its share of the through busi ness emanating from this point His road is now running into Sa vannuh over the Plant System at present until a remaining gap of 64 miles is built from Cheraw 8. C. to Savannah which is being done as fast ns money and men can do it. An order has been placed for a large number of new locomotives ancl 1000 cars. Mr. Carey was pleased with what he saw in the coming town of Wire grass Georgia and will pay us another visit shortly. Carried Off More Negroes. Mr. H. M. Williams left on Mon day afternoon with another lot of turpentine negroes which lu* gath¬ ered up around the different stills in Bulloch. He will take them to his still in Alabama. The Central of Georgia Railway Co., brought over two railway cars to take them to their point of destination. There was no hitch between Mr. Williams and the liberators here this time as there was on a previ¬ ous occasion when he was carrying off hands that were engaged to work for other people. It, seems that hands are scarce in the Imei nes* this season and operators arc put to no little expense to got men to work their timber with. I to (used to Sign. We learn that there is a slight hitch in the Turner—McGregor newspaper case. As the public is well aware the ease which went against, the Times outfit, to the amount ot six or .ovon do hirs on n mort >’«re fore. closure, had been api*aled to the Supreme Court. Now, we are informed that Judge Evans has refused to sign ‘‘The bill of exceptions,” which practically reads McGregor out of court and blocks his passage to the Su¬ preme Court. This will proba¬ bly lead to a levy and sale if some other turn is not made within a short time. It seems that the'days of the Times are numbered. Old People Made Young. Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as w^Jl as women, and all f<*el the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, back ache, nervousness, headac and tired listless, run-down feelings. But there’s no kneed to feel like that. J. W. Garden, of Ijaville, Iml,. says: “Electric Bitters are just the thing for n man when he don’t eare whether he lives or dies. It gave me new strengt and good appetite. 1 cau now eat anything and have a new lease on lif”. Only 50c at Mc¬ Lean & Co’s Drug Store . HOLIDAY BATES Via., Central of Ga., Hallway. The Central of Georgia Railway will sell Holiday excursion tickets on December 22, 28, 24, 25, 80 and 81st, 1899, and January 1st. 1900, at one and one third fares for the round trip. Tickets limited for return until Jan uiiry 4th, 190 0. In addition to the ve, tickets will be sold to students of sehools and colleges on December 15th to 21st, 1899, inclusive j'wpon presen¬ tation of certificate from Superin¬ tendents, Principals or Presidents thereof, limited to January 4th, 1900. , Eor full oulars, rates, schedules, etc., apply to nearest a gout of that company. y. ter News. Mrs. W. E, Cain is visiting rela¬ tives and friends at Milieu and Louisville. She will return after the holidays. Mrs. J. P. Byue is now visiting friends and relatives at Green’s Cut and Blythe. She will return shortly. Miss Abbie Trapnell of Mettor paid friends in town a short visit last Saturday. She was on her way home from Statesboro where she had been visiti. g friends and relatives. Dr. J. S. Murrow made a short trip to Claxton last Sunday. Mr. Pete Nevjl is putting down a saw mill near his place. He in¬ tends sawing lumber for the mar¬ kets. He will make Register his shipping point. Mr. E. J. Register was here on business fora short time last Mon¬ day. Miss Viola Riggs returned home Friday after spending a few days with relatives and friends at Leon¬ ard. Recently there have been two new post offices established in this county; one at Dr. G. I\ Strange’s place to be called Nevils, with Dr. Sttange as postmaster; the other at Leonard to be named Strahl with Mr. Geo. W. Franklin as postmaster. These offices v.ill be supplied by a route from Register. .Strahl will have a daily mail. As yet we don’t knowhow often the mail will be carried toNevits. JouiiHoi) Arrested. Herschcl V. Johnson, postman, ter at Claxton and a former citizen of this place, was arrested by a United States Marshal and taken to Savannah on Saturday, charged with embezzling $180 of the post office funds front the Claxton office He was given a preliminary hear¬ ing and bound over but was able to secure bond among his friends in Savanneh. We understand that the amount has been replaced by his bondsmen who have taken charge of the offioe, as stated in our last issue, but it seems that this does not wipe out the crime. Wo learn that (his is not the first time there has been trouble con nected with that offioe. The same thing occurred during the summer lmt *** P'dvhed up in i (>mP nnin- ner. Mr. Johnson was under the impression that when the amount was made good to the government that that ended it, but this is not the case it seems. His case stands pretty much the same as that of W. F. Carter, former post¬ master at Meldrim. They will be tried during this term of the United States District Court, which is in session now in Savan¬ nah. These two parties were old chums in former days and it is a little singular that they both should come to grie.: just at the same time. Dr. Miles' Nervine prevents Grip bp strengthening the system to resist the disease. £ 5,000 Our Grand £ 5,000 M Wolsgicil tell. K Kointhlngentlrely new and interest ing. *rRead what you are to do. You may get £ 21X) cash. Our contest is to see who can tune the largest list of names (or inds) of birds from the following list of letters : WDOOOCCKQCULIPRTA RIDGESPNIBL VEBR D I M W l- O II T L We will recognise asa bird anything belonging to the feathered tribe,wheth er it be a Hen, Crow, Singer or any Other kind. You can use any letter as many times to make a name as it ap¬ pears in the list of letters above; for instance Woodcock, Plover, 8»ow Bird, &c. To any persons who can mane a list of 25 or more different names of birds, we will give absolutely free a beautiful Prize value £200 or less. BIG PRIZES A ARDKD DAILY. When you have made out your list till out. the line on the bottom of this adv. and send to us with a Stamped Addressed env eope, then if you are awarded a prize you ean if you desire get the prize by becoming a subscri¬ ber to The W oman's World at the rate olid, a week. We shal/ award a prize to every person who sends the name of 25 Bids, and our gifts wil i be as follows For the best list, received each day, a Gold Watch; for the second best solu tion i-qch day a beautiful Imported seven uext beat snla |U(~ S bent eolation, a‘ res and Bor ail other correct sol it if on*. Prizes of Good Value. These prises will be for¬ warded daily, you w/H not have to wait a loii}; time in uncertainty he fore you know the re>ut. There is no element of lottery in our plan, it makes no difference whether we get your solution lateor early in the day All you need is to post, this adv. to us, aud on the day it reaches us, if your list is the best, YOU SHALL HAVE THE GOLD WATCH or if second best the beautiful Tea Set, and so oa. We guarantee that we will awanl you a prize. There is obsolutey no oppor¬ tunity for deception on our part—w« cannot afford it.We want to get I, (MK),(KXI we/l satisfied subscribers, aud for that reason we don’t want you to send any money until you know ex¬ actly what prize you have gained by answering the puzzles. As soon after 4 p. nt. each day as possible, H|e exami¬ ners will judge the lists to the best of their ability, and will designate the prizes. We will write to you at onee notifying you what prize has been awarded you, then if you are fully sat¬ isfied you ean send your subscription to The 'Wonian’s World and your prize will go by return of post carefully packed. To a person of narrow ideas it seems impossible that we should be able to make such a gigantic offer, but we have the money, brains and repu¬ tation, we know exactly what we are doing, ami if we can legitimately gain a million subscribers by this grand idea, we know that this million of well pleased subscribers can be induced to recommend The Woman's World to all friends thereby building-lip ourcireu lation still further. We are willing to spend £5.000 in this contest in building up a big subscription list, and when tiiis money Is spent we reserve the right to publish a notification that the contest has been discontinued. Don’t delay until it is too late. The continue until Christmas of 1899. t* give A Bonus Prize ef dS50 in¬ dependent of all others to the person who sends in the list gotten up in the best and handsomest manner. Our Committee will deride and award prizes Daily, but the special *550 prize will be awarded at Christmas. Any birds name found in dictionaries WHO WE ABE.— The ‘-oman’s World” is a thoroughly reliable con¬ we are known to do exactly as we advertise. As to our reliability we refer to auy Advertising Agent or business man of London. Name ——. ........ . ........... Street - Town ---County- Addres*: The “Woman’s World,” 9 High Street, Brentford, London, W England. Bev. O. A. Thrower, the Pre siding Elder of this circuit for the past four years or so has been as, signed (o the Ff. Tally charge. VOL. 7, NO. 30. S. C. ELKINS. O. L. LON# ELKINS & LONG, 224 Coagnss Stmt, tut, SnuMmn DEALERS IN^m STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. Consignments of Country Produce Solicited. Eggs A Specialty. We take pleasure In attending to the wants of our country* friends. If we have not what they want we get it for them. 25 For The Best Meal In Savannah AT Bytliewood’s Restaurant* 104 St. Julian Street west, 101 Bryan Street west. Just renavated throughout; Fine rooks; Nine servictj Street cars to all depots. Open day and night. Here’s, a Pointer • I • I oooo Don’t fj |p you can save money each and evcryll ftfeiake a purchase of N E V1L BROTHERS, Iloai^|^|s*e| fkr Jfl4inds of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, list* No Ildbca, j We also carry a fufl line of Groceries, Provision* as, Flour, .Salt. Rice, Sugar, Coffee and all Kinds of tied If*. We handle only first cl*M food* and our prices will WmP/ W asf »*r a* these goods can be had any where. We are-gitf— .. the highest market price* for cotton and all kind of s«eh m, chickens, eggs. Hides, etc. Give u* iah We guarantee satisfaction and fair treatment. J. IB BOTL I Sri'S *__ 1* „ h*; Thomas J. Hotchkiss. Lawson J. NeviU HOTCHKISS & NEVTL, .-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN-: Fancy d Staple Urn, Wises d liquors, Table Delicacies, Hay, Grain, Provisions, Tobacco & Cigars; Consignments of Country Produce SolioitecL Will pay highest prices for ail Produce. Give us a trial. 8. W. Cor. Broughton and Jefferson Streets, SAVANNAH, GA. J. F. Tietjen, jr., Prop. Jessee A. Mooit, with The Tietjen Grocery, (Successors to The Graham Grocery.) Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Bar, Grail Flour, Gron ail Country Produce. Congress & Jefferson Sts. Savannah, Ga. Tens Rut Prod Sttd (his ud Syrup Bunk tsT'Get Our Prices before buying. J. W. TEEPLE, Healer In Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, and all kinds of House Furnishing Goods. Parties in the country who may need anything in our ine will find it to their interest to give me a call while in the city. My line is one of the largest and most com¬ plete assortments to be found in Savannah, and my prices will be found as low as any reputable house can sell, J. W. Teeple. 515, 319 Broughton St. west. Savannah, Q o o n gi%