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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
MIR. sIOoDY's MEETINGS.
They VIII BE Held I'm the Independ-
ent freebvterfan Church.

There was a large meeting Of the min
listers and the prominent laity Of the city
al the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion rooms yesterday afternoon to make
arrangements for the meetings to be con-
Quoted by Mr.. D. L. Moody, the evangelist,
which will begin Feb. q and continue
through March.
The president Of the Minister'S assO-
citation. Rev. W. c. Schaeffer. being alb
sent, Rev. J. H. Scruggs took the chair
by request AR. Moody's letter was read,
and AIessrs. Randolph Arson and D. r.
Ihomas, in the name OF the trustees and
session or the Independent Presbyterian
church. rendered their church for the
meetings. This offer was accepted with
thanks, the Independent church being
larger than Wesley Monumental, which
had been previously offered provided a
larger church could not be secured.
On motion of Mr.. James Earle, the fol-
lowing committees were appointed by
nomination:
Church music-Messrs. r. B. Reppard,
l.. Kennedy and J. d. Murphy.
Church building-Messrs. d. r. Thomas,
VI. l.. Exley, George J. Mills and c. W.
West
Finance-AIessrs. James Earle, Jr.. c.
II. Dorset and +. 5. Elliott.
Each committee was given the right to
increase It's numbers in its own discre-
ton motion by Rev. T. J. Shipman
that II be the sense of the meeting that
II Is desirable for many churches as
possible to continue the services after
the close of Mr.. Moodys meetings in
their own churches. was adopted.
Rev. A. NJ. Williams moved that Revs.
Shipman, Bowen and w. A. Nisbet, be
appointed committee on intelligence to
Keep the public informed with regard TO
the meetings and to continue the cores
pondence with Mr.. Moody, which motion
was adopted.
The tender of the First Baptist church
by DR.. S. A. Goodwin for overflow meet
ings was unanimously accepted with
thanks.
1t was agreed that the preliminary meet
lngs be in charge Of the ministers asso-
clatlon. The preliminary meetings Will be
IN the shape of union services beginning
Monday night, Feb. "A, and the Moody
meetings will begin Feb q. Mr.. Moody
Will hold services both afternoon and night
except on Sunday, March !, when there
will be only a night service, as he does
not interfere with any of the regular
church services during the day.
At meeting Of the ministers asso-
citation. held after the meeting of the
ministers and laity, arrangements were
made to have the preliminary services be
gun on Monday Feb. "a. Mr.. Moody's
custom with regard to Sunday services be-
ing known, ii was decided that all the
regular services will be held in the diff
ferent churches Sunday morning, March
J. The committee on reception and en-
tertainment appointed is composed of
Rev. w. G. Schaeffer. Rev S. A. Good
win, Rev. l.. c. Nass and Mr.. ]. p. Will
Jams.
Mr. Moody will visit on his southern
tour Nashville. Charleston, Augusta, Sell
ma and other places besides Savannah.
He has with him Mr.. Jacobs, a singer
of renown, who conducts the musical
part of the services.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
CITY BREVITIEs.

Dispatches received in this city yester-
day say that the Lafayette hotel was not
much injured by the fire in Philadelphia
Sunday night, and that the house is open
for business and is running smoothly.
Henry Bacot, colored, was sentenced to
pay a fine of $40 or spend thirty days in
Jail, by Recorder Wilson yesterday morn
ing. Bacot was charged with creating
disturbance on a Montgomery street car
Saturday night and drawing a knife on
the arresting officer.
The Mozart Club has organized with the
purpose of maintaining and sustaining a
new band and orchestra. 1t is proposed
to organize a band and orchestra which
shall be up to the requirements of both
public and private wants. A meeting will
be held at the First Regiment armory to-
night at o'clock. An Instructor and di-
rector will be secured Mr.. e. E. Seymour
will probably be secured
Jacob F. Lutz was seriously injured by
being thrown from his wagon at Jeffer-
son and Duffy streets early yesterday
morning. He was driving out Jefferson
street when his horse took fright and ran
away, colliding with a scavenger cart
Mr. Lutz was thrown out on the stone
pavement. sustaining severe injuries. He
was taken to his home No. PIP Anderson
street. His wagon was nearly demol-
iShed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
WOULD LIKE A NEW DISTRICT.
A Majority of the Savannah Bar Fa-
vOrs Congressman BnrtIetCs PInn.

A Majority Of the Savannah Bar Fa-
vOrs Congressman BnrtIetrs Plan.
There is a little difference of opinion
among the Savannah lawyers with regard
TO making a change in the districts of the
United States court in Georgia.
The majority agree with Congressman
Bartlett, who has made a move In that
direction, that the amount of business in
Savannah demands the almost constant
attention of a judge in one way or an
other, and would like to see bill passed
which would make Savannah the central
point of the Southern district, and the
residence of the judge of the district
whoever he may be.
A great deal of business coming before
the United States court here goes over
from term to term. because of the fact
that the city is not the central point of
the district, and there is always some de-
lay in the admiralty business, a great
deal of which comes up here, and which
requires more prompt attention, as a rule,
than any other class of business.
Congressman Lester will no doubt be
asked to urge the measure in behalf of
the Savannah bar and the people here who
are interested in the work of the United
States court The proposition, as 1t is
understood here, is to take Macon out
the Northern district. This would prac-
tically make Savannah the central place of
the Southern district, and would give the
city resident judge. That is what the
attorneys want, and they will no doubt
exert themselves in behalf of the measure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Auction! Auction! Fine High Art
Clothing nj Aucfinn

We have about 1900 Children's. Boys
and Gents Fine Business and Dress Suits
in stock, which show no vestige of dam
age from recent fire at our store. 40
Broughton ST. 1t is our intention to offer
these goods at private sale for the next
thirty days, and every suit remaining
at the expiration of that time. will he
sent to the New York auction rooms We
prefer giving you the choice of this high
grade Clothing at your own price rather
than send 1t away. Plenty of Furnishings
and Hats still remaining, which will 81
in the general slaughter. We shall begin
the spring season with an entirely new
stock. kohlers Fire Sale, 40 Broughton.
-ad. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
ANTI-ADMrNIsTRAT PLANS.
"A Meeting at Turner Hall Tonight to
Talk Over the situation.


Several citizens were invited yesterday
to attend meeting to be held tonight at
Turner's hall, and others, it is stated, will
receive invitation to-day by mail.
This, it is understood, is to he meet
ing of Mr. Waring Russell and his friends
10 make plans for the formation of the
proposed new party, which promises a.
revolution in local politics. 1t is said the
outlines of a party platform may be de-
cided on, and that the whole scope of the
new movement will be thoroughly dis
cussed.
The present proect, as Mr. Russell sta
ted in an interview in the Morning News
a few days ago, is to elect conservative
able and talented men to represent the
county in the legislature.
Several officials of the city government
say that the underground current in OPP
position to several steps that have been
taken by the present administration is
pretty strong, much stronger in fact than
those in power have any idea of. Time
however, and the workings of the clans
must demonstrate what there is in this
statement. and for the present the ad-
ministration and its supporters is taking
little or no stock in the movements that
are being made against it.
1t is surprising, however. that so much
talk should spring out of the political
Situation in its present embryo state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
ONLY ONE BID PUT IN.
The Park Commission VIII Probably
Employ n Gardener.

The park and tree commission met yes
terday afternoon for the purpose OF re-
ceiving bids for the Improvement of the
public squares. The commission was dis
appointed in receiving only one bid. This
was for the Improvement of the squares
on Bull street, and was taken under con-
sideration by the commission. The COM
missioners had hoped that there would
be a number of bids embracing all the
squares in the city
1.-The florists have always been COM
planning said DR.. Stone, chairman of
the commission, to a Morning News re-
porter, after the meeting was over, that
they were given no chance TO compete for
such work. They need never make any
such complaint again. We gave them a
chance al something where they would
really have had an opportunity to show
their skill, and they failed to take it up.
The commission is considering an offer
from man who has a general plan of
Improvement for the squares, and we may
enter into some arrangement with him for
the work..
I'VE have decided to select several
squares DR.. Stone said, land SOW them
with different grasses. We want to find
some grass that will grow well in the
until we do find it. A grass that viii
grow in the shade as well as in the sun is
required"
'SThe work of Improvement will not be
confined to any ones square" said Mr..
Baldwin, another member of the commits
sion, "or any one portion of the city. The
green at the eastern end of Bay street
is capable of being greatly improved. and
/ believe the improvement will be appre-
ciated by the people in that section We
intend to hunt up some standard form of
bench for use in the squares A
bench that is both durable and comfort
able is desired. The benches now i'm use
are not very satisfactory or slightly.
either
This thoughtfulness on the part of the
commissioners will be greatly appreciated
by the people who make use of the squares
for resting places, especially on summer
afternoons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
LOCAL Personal.

Mrs. T. S. Wylly returned from the
north last night on the Nacoochee.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Collins viii celebrate
their china wedding next Monday evening.
Feb. 10.
Collector of Customs Beckwith. with a
few friends, took a trip around the har-
Dor yesterday afternoon on the new reVe-
nue. steamer Tybee.
Elder p. G. Mcdonald of the Primitive
Baptist church. conducted the services at
Bolton Street Christian church last night.
Elder James Draughn of White Plains,
N. c., will preach tonight.
Mr.. John D. Cumming has been ap-
pointed a soliciting passenger agent of
the Florida Central and Peninsular, with
headquarters in this city Mr. Cumming
one of the best known and most popular
hotel clerks in the country and should
prove a valuable man in his new posi-
tiO0.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
CUTTING DOWN IRIS FORCE.
The Electric Railway Discharging
Employees.

The Electric railway dispensed with the
services of several employees yesterday
including the assistant superintendent
The reason given was necessity for the
reduction of expenses.
Receiver John r. Young, when asked
about the report that Judge Speer had
issued an order that expenses should be
reduced by cutting down the force, said
that il was all nonsense. The receivers
he said, do not have to secure an order
from the judge to enable them to make
a few changes in employees
street car travel is always light at
this season of the year" said Mr. Young
land as the road is being run with the
strictest economy it was advisable to cut
off all the men who We're not needed
Whenever travel increases and it is nee
crea sed -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
To Protect the Parks.

Three negroes were arrested by County
Engineer Dayton yesterday for cutting
wood in Estill park. Their names are
Isaac DeLoach, John DeLoach, and Jack
Bond. They viii be prosecuted by the
park and tree commissioners. Notices
have been posted forbidding such acts
of trespass in the park, and the commits
sioners are determined that the park shall
not be abused in this manner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
RED MEN CHOOSE CHIEFS.
Savannah Tribes Officers Raised to
Their stirups.

Ihe1r ShruDs.
Savannah Tribe No. 4 of the improved
Order of Red Men met last night.
The following chiefs were raised to
their respective stumps by the Deputy
Grand Sachem, George w. Alley:
Sachem-A. n. Manucy.
Senior Sagamore-A. A. LINER
Junior Sigarrfore-R. b. Bostick.
Prophet-A. G. Hamm.
Chief of Records-John C. Bernhardt
Keeper Wanpum-Waring Russell.
The tribe is prosperous and the reports
show an excellent condition of affairs
Thirteen applications of pale faces de-
string adoption into the tribe were read
The tribe will hold its next council on
Feb. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
PORT PARAGRAPHS.
Maritime Matters of Local and Gem
eraI Interest.

Maritime Matters of Local and Gem
ernI Interest.
The Norwegian bark Crown, which ar
rived at Tybee from Nantes, Sunday, sail
ed yesterday for Brunswick, where she
VIII load with naval stores for Europe.
The schooner Joel Shepard. Capt. Welsh,
finished discharging her cargo of coal
yesterday and last night was lowed TO
Union Island, where she will load with
lumber for Boston.
The British steamship Hubert has been
chartered to load cotton at this port for
Barcelona. She is due to arrive Feb. is.
The schooner A. b. Sherman, Capt.
Plllsbury, cleared and sailed yesterday
for Baltimore with 45S,Oi5 feet of pitch
pine lumber. The cargo was shipped by
the Georgia Lumber Company.
The Italian steamship Citti di Messina
was cleared yesterday for Barcelona and
Genoa by Richardson & Barnard Her
cargo consisted of $500 bales of cotton,
800 slaves and LOIS feet of lumber for
Barcelona; and 300 bales of cotton and
1861 slaves for Genoa.
The Norwegian bark Lizzie Ross, forty
days from Hamburg. arrived yesterday
with cement consigned to the agent of the
Central of Georgia railroad.
The steamer Gov. Stafford. which was
aground yesterday. near Daufuskie Is
land, Sunday, got off and proceeded to
Beaufort before the tug McCauey, which
went to her assistance reached her. The
steamer returned last night, none the
worse for her accident.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
TO cELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAY.
Christian EndcavOr Societies to Meet
Tonight.

The Christian Endeavor societies of
Savannah will celebrate Christian En-
deavor day with appropriate exercises
at Trinity Methodist church tonight. All
of the societies will take part. w. B..
Stubbs, Esq, of Wesley Monumental So
ciety will deliver the anniversary address.
and the president of the local union. Mr.
l.. L. Wellman, will submit a report of
the years work, Addresses will also be
made by the pastors of the five churches
union. Rev. DR.. Scruggs of Trinity
church, Rev, A. NJ. Williams of Wesley
Monumental church, Rev. J. NJ. Ilovett
the Church of Christ, and Rev. W. A
Nisbet of the Second PRESBYTERIAN
church. A special choir will furnish the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Rehearsal of .PrisciIIn y

There will be rehearsal of the opera
Priscilla at the St Johns parish hall this
TUESDAY evening at 8 o'clock. A full at
tendance is earnestly requested. The re-
hearsal will be conducted by Prof. Ma
comber.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Is due to impure blood and cannot be
cured with local applications. Hoods Sar-
saparilla has cured hundreds of cases of
catarrh because it purifies the blood and
in this way removes the cause of the dis
ease. 1t also builds up the system ana
prevents attacks of pneumonia, diphthe-
ria and typhoid fever.
Hoods Pills become the favorite cathar-
tic with every one who tries them 25c
AID 49,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
James SIcBridc's Plum

James Mcbride has been appointed
keeper of the city pound lot and scaven-
ger department stables by Public Works
Commissioner Willink. He will probably
take charge at once. Mr.. Willink was
asked by a Morning News reporter if the
appointment had been made, but he de-
clined to say. Mr.. Mcbride stated thar
it was a fact, however, that he had been
given the appointment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
AT THE THEATER.
A Good Play, Well Presented Before
Large Audience.


The Girl Left Behind Me is a play
with reputation, which was well sus-
tanned at the theater last night. Belasco
never devised stronger situations, ana
Franklin Fyles never wrote more clear
cut dialogue than are combined in this
play. 1t holds the attention from the
first to the last 1t is story of real men
and real women. 1t shows that the In
dams of the west have a bona fide and
great grievance against our Indian sys-
TEN, and that our army is composed in
the immeasurably greater part, of men
with warm, responsive hearts under their
Dlue jackets, Notwithstanding they are al
most automatonS under the orders of their
superiors. Occasionally there is a william
ana a coward in the service, and some-
times II occurs that rascals are sent as
agents to the Indians. These black sheep
OF the social flock are the cause of such
troubles as form the basis of the play.
OF the people in the cast il may be said
that they are all good players. Miss Se>
lene johnson, as Kate Kennion, played the
leading female role; Miss Grace George
played the ingenue part; Miss Viva Og-
den that of the breezy, western girl and
Miss Alberta Lee that of the Indian maid
en-. Each deserves commentator. And
the same is to be said of Duncan Preston,
w. II. Stuart, Frank Richardson and e.
q. Spangler, who took the leading male
characters. The other members of the
company were as clever as could reason
ably have been desired by the authors
themselves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Uniforms Being Sacrificed at Koh-
Ier'S.

At Kohler's fire sale, 40 Broughton, there
are 20 gents fine uniform blue suits, which
you may have for $685.. They cost us $780,
are perfect.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
whist.

American leads at Whist, with directions
for play and several other works on whist
Price 2c. For sale at Estnrs News Depot.
21l5 Bull street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

For Coughs and Throat Troubles use
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. They relieve
all throat irritations caused by cold or use Of
the voiee.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

When the hair begins to fan out or
turn gray, the scalp needs doctoring. and
we know of no better specific than Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
THE SITUATION IN CUBA,
AS viewed by the Associated Press
Agent at Tampa.

Mr. c. E. Mcintosh. Southern AS
ISOLATED press agent at Tampa, is in the
city. Mr.. Mcintosh has been sending out
a good many reports with regard to the
state of affairs in Cuba He saws large
numbers of refugees are arriving from
which arrived day before yesterday. he
says, brought up 265 refugees includinfy
both Cubans and AMERICANS, the former
He does not consider that there is anv
doubt about Spain ultimately crushing
the revolution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

estate Of Jane H Semken, filed a petition
for leave to sell real estate.
Superior court petit Jurors empanneled
to try the Liberty street paving cases
will appear this morning. The other jur-
Ors have been discharged until tomorrow
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

Probabilities for Tuesday: Fair; uab,
southwesferly winds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

The box sheet for the fifth of the Music
Culture Clubs concerts on Friday night,
will be opened at the theater tomorrow
morning. This will be one of the most
interesting concerts of the series. Besides
Mr. VIM. H. Sherwood, the greatest pia-
mist of the country, there will be a vocal
qGartette which will close the programme
with the third act of Faust, in costume.
This will be in addition to single vocal
numbers on the programme by each of
the singers. This will be the largest con-
cert company that has toured the south
in years, and they come well recon-
mended. Mr. Sherwood needs no herald
ing. as he is well remembered from his
visit here three years ago. Since then he
has won for himself the name of the
greatest American pianist. and this past
summer he was heard in a few places in
Europe, and was at once engaged to make
an extensive European tour next season.
Such an offer has never before come to
an American pianist. Mr. Sherwood is a
wonderful pianist. and makes of the piano
such an instrument as no one had ever
imagined it to be. The box sheet will be
open tomorrow and Thursday for the
subscribers Of the Music Culture Club and
on Friday for the general public. Prices
for the public will be the usual theater
prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

AS a blood-purider, Ayers Sarsaparilla
snrpasses all other remedies.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

The st. Cecilia Society of st. Johns
church will give an entertainment of tab
leaux, music and dancing at Masonic
composed of some of the best workers in
st. Johns congregation. 1t has prepared
an entertainment which will not fail to
entertain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

The next entertainment of the Lyceum
course is F. Hopkinson Smiths reading
and lecture Feb. Is Col. Richard NAL
colin Johnston's readi1 gs have been post
poned from Feb. 20 to March 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04
Robert Downing will

ROBERT downing VIII begin his engage
ment here tomorrow night with
THE Gladiator" The pay is a
favorite with those familiar with
the tragedian's ability and is
pronounced the best of Mr.. Downing s
repertoire to bring out the strongest quail
ties of his dramatic instincts his physique
and his command of human emotions.
The ten years that have elapsed since
he first attempted THE Gladiator have
Interpretation of the heroic role though
some changes have been made in the
presentation of the piece in the decade.
The alterations, however have contrib
uted to the excellence of the piece. The
scene in which the wretched man is or
dered to dispatch victim, and discovers
in her his lOng-lOst daughter brings out
the tragedian's best emotional demon
TINS hair with one hand to better guide
the executiOner'S blade, and sees that she
is his child, the one being of all others
for whom things earthly may be toler-
ated, the one binding tie, the bitter cup
of the miserable slave is drained.
Eugene Blair as Neodamia, the Chris
tian martyr and daughter of the Gladi-
ator, could not be fitted with a part more
suited to her abilities. She is said to
exhibit in many lines much art that
lends to the impression that the concep-
ton is not studied, but wholly spontan-
eous.
Miss Maud Ream Slower portrays the
wicked Empress Faustina, and the role
of F'lavian is said to be happily cast in
the hands of Mr.. J. Henry Kolker. The
cast this season is reported to be strong
without exception, and the elaborate and
effective stage settings are most attrac-
tive features of the production
At a matinee on Thursday afternoon
Mr.. Downing and his company will be
seen in a French marriage and two acts
of 'Ingomar," and on Thursday night
they will again present THE Gladiator. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

The British steamship Hubert has been
chartered to load cotton at this port for
Barcelona. She is due to arrive Feb. is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-04

The Norwegian bark Crown, which ar.
rived at Tybee from Nantes, Sunday, sail.
ed yesterday for Brunswick, where she
will load with naval stores for Europe