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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26


close of the war he returned to Savannah
and became a partner in the house of
Brigham, Hoist & Co
After the withdrawal of Mr.. Brigham
the business was continued under the firm
name of Hoist & Fullerton, and later bv
Mr.. Hoist alone In 1865 he was appointed
vice consul for Denmark, Sweden and
Norway, in which capacity he represented
those countries at Savannah for num-
Der of years.
, In 1856 Mr.. Hoist married Miss W
Fannin, a daughter of Maj A. b. Fan
min of this city. His first wife having
died, he married-in 1874 Mrs Jane Med
Lyman Of this city whom he also survived.
he leaves thFSe Children Mrs. Messsner
of New York and Miss Mary w. Hoist
of this city, both by his first wife and
Pierre n Hoist, who is now at home from
school. Mrs. c. A. L. Cunningham md
Mrs. w. T. Hopkins step children of the
deceased by his second marriage. also 1e-
sides here. Mr.. j. 3. Hoist. formerly of
Savannah, but now of Columbus, Ga, is
a brother of the deceased.
The funeral arrangements have not been
decided as yet. Mr.. j. b. Hoist has been
wired of his brothers death and is cx-
pected here tonight or tomorrow morn
ing.
During his business career in Savannah
the deceased enjoyed an unblemshed rep
utalion for honesty and uprghtness. BY
his personal friends he was greatly belov-
ed. He was a true gentleman of the old
school and one who viii be greatly miss I'd
by those who knew him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
THE TROPHY COMING AT LAST.
GEN. HARRIEs WRITES THAT II
HAS BEEN SHIPPED TO GEORGIA.

Georgia Teams Most Important
Prize, Long Delayed, Is Now on Its
Wny-HiItOn Trophy Sent TO the
Adjutant General, VINO VIII For
wnrd 1t "a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
That II VIII Arrive Monday or
TucSday-The Sea Girt Team to
Decide Where 1t Shall he Kept.
It appears that the Hilton trophy IL
coming at last. 1t will probably arrive
in Savannah by Monday morning, and the
Sea Girt team viii then decide just what
shall be done with ii.
This information comes through several
sources. A letter has been received from
Gen. Bird w. Spencer, inspector general
of rifle practice of New Jersey. in which
was lnclosed a letter from Gen. George
w. Harries of Washington, D.. c., stat
ing that The plates commemorative of the
victory of the Washington men had been
put upon the trophy, and that it would be
shipped about Dee 20 to the adjutant gem
eral OF Georgia.
Col. George r. Cam, inspector general
OF rifle practice of Georgia, received a let
ter yesterday from Acting Adjutanl Cen
eral Oscar j. Brown stating that he had
been advised by Gen. Harries of the ship
ment Of the trophy and expected it in
Atlanta on Friday. He said that as soon
as it arrived he would ship it to Savan-
nah. The trophy, however, did not arrive
yesterday, and it is not known whether it
reached Atlanta or not. 1t is expected,
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however, that the trophy viii reach Sa-
vannah by Monday or Tuesday at least
The next question is what will be done
with the trophy? 1t is considered the most
important winning of the Georgia team
al this years matches at Sea Grit and
the trophy is looked upon as the most
valuable of all those presented on that
occasion. 1t is natural therefore, that K
should be put on exhibition for the bene-
lit OF the public. The team viii probably
decide to put the Hilton trophy on ex-
hibition along with all the other trophies
and prizes won a Sea Girt, in some pub
lie place, where they can be seen by all
Savannahians.
1t is not known yet in whose custody
the trophy will remain during it's stay
in Savannah, but that VIII probably be
decided by the team after its arrival. In
all probability, after il has been on eXhi-
bition for several weeks, il will be placed
at The Guards arsenal. that command
having furnished the greatest number of
good shots composing the team. All these
details however, will be decided later
when the team has had meeting for the
consideration of the matter.
The delay in securing the trophy grew
out of the fact that it has been detained
in Washington by Gen. Harries, its GUS
todian there, until certain plates com
memorative Of the victory of the wash
ington men, in 1895. could be secured and
placed upon it. Much correspondence has
been had with regard to it, with the re-
suit that it is finally coming near.y four
months after the Savannah men won it.
The prize is a trophy presented by Henry
Hilton of New York, to be shot for an
nually Ell Sea Grit. The conditions which
govern 1t are that il shall be held during
the year by the head of the corps or or
ganizaton whose team may win it, and
must be returned to the New Jersey State
Rife Association al the close of the year.
The value Of the trophy is $1,000. In addi-
ton, bronze medal, made by Tiffany Of
New York; Is presented to each member Of
the winning team.
Among those who have won the trophy
are 1873, New York, score, 1914; 1879, New
York, score. 1913; 1880. Division of the Mis-
souri,, L.. S. army, score, 1,J23; 1881 New
York score OIL; 1882, Pennsylvania, score,
g86: 1888. Michigan, score, 1,066; 1884 Dvis-
ion Of the Atlantic, u. S. army, score, LOIS;
1885, Division of the Atlantic L. S. army,
score 997; 1885, Massachusetts, score, /, 044;
1887 Massachusetts, score, 1895; 1855.
Massachusetts score, 1850; 1889, Massachu-
sets, score, 1851: 1890 Dis
triet of Columbia score, 1ol7; 1891,
New York. score. 1855; 1892 Pennsylvania.
score, 1856; 1898 District of Columbia.
score, 1865; 1894, Pennsylvania, score,
LOSS; 1895, District of Columbia, score.
097; 1896, District OF Columbia, score.
1910; 1897, Georgia, score, 107.
AS viii be seen. Georgia's score heads
the list. This score was made upon the
new military target, however. and for that
reason. no doubt less has been said about
the fact that it is The worlds record than
would otherwise have been the case.
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FIREWORKS IN FLAMES.
Firemen Called Out to Fight Fruit
stand Blaze.

There was a blaze in Simon
Papadea's fruit store, at Bay
and Farm street which called out the
fire department about 8 o'clock last night.
The fire was caused by an impromptu
display of fireworks, sthe fruit dealers
stock having probably been set fire TO by
some mischievous person. The blaze was
extinguished by combination company No.
l. from headquarters
The first alarm was from box Sc. but
second alarm was turned in from box a.
which caused the force from No 4 en-
CINE house TO come down. Their services
were not needed, however 1t was a mean
night to fight a fire and the men We're all
glad that the blaze did not prove serious.
The property belonged to Mrs. ]. p. DAILY.
AS the firemen were about to return to
quarters, they were called to No. COS Bav
street, a small dwelling occupied by a ne
gro woman and also owned by Mrs. DAILY
The blaze was near chimney and readily
extis guished.
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THE HOSPITALS AND AsYLuMs.
Tho sick ana the Orphans Not For
gotten by Charitable People.

The sick ana the Orphans Not For
gotten by Charitable People.
The asylums and hospitals probably en-
joyed Christmas day more than other pub
lie institutions for The reason that they re-
ceived many contributions from kindly
disposed persons. The spirit which prompt
cd these donations, especially pleased
those connected with the Institutions and
gave them add.tsonal reason for feeling
happy
Persons confined in hospitals are in dis
tress, and the true idea Of Christmas oc-
ours to them more readily than to those
who are able bodied and san share the
pleasures which come from freedom and
liberty. That they could not be around
their own FIRE sides, doubtless caused many
regrets which were softened, however, by
the generosity shown by persons who con-
trihuted ia many ways toward providing
the inmates pleasant time
Special spreads We're had at the hospi-
tails. and the intention of those in charge
was to give ice inmates a good time. Some
thirty or more at St. Joseph's Indrmary
enjoyed an elegant repast specially pre-
pared by the sisters in charge The Savan-
nah and Telfair hospitals each made II a
point not TO forget those in their care. and
the enjoyment was made as great as it
could be.
The orphan asylums remembered those
ia their care with handsome Christmas
dinners, which IN addition to the things
sent them from friends, made the day one
not soon TO be forgotten. There was an
event az tho Savannah female orphan asy-
lum, on Oslclhorpe avenue. which was not
| enjoyed by the other orphanages Mr. c.
| A. Drayton and others sent large sup
| ply OF fireworks no the children there FRI
/ dty' ana 'hey had on exciting pyrotech-
| mic exhibition last night Mrs. sarah
/ Br0ss, The matron IN charge. did not wish
/ 20 run ans risk Of violating The law. not
/ wlthiaudiug the fireworks were 10 be dis
/ CHARGED from the rear piazza ana ae-
! eordMs!y Got special permission from
! Mayor Meldrim, removing an possibility
| OF complaint Tho event WIS immensely
Continued on Third PageJ
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NO INQUEST HELD.
Coroner GOette Did Not Secure the
Necessary Witnesses.


No inquest was held yesterday over the
body of Marcus King, coIored, who was
stabbed and killed on West Broad street
Friday night by VIII spalding, alias Joe
Dudley.
Coroner Goette says that the witnesses
who are supposed to have seen the cut
ting could not be found, and for that rea-
sen the inquest was postponed until to-
cay The authorities think there viii
be no trouble in locating and arresting
Spalding who did the killing He is ia
miliarly known to The public because Of
having been arrested many times on diff
ferent charges and his being well-known
VIII make 1t easier for them to spot him
A description given of Spalding states
that he is feet inches high black, low
and heavy-set There are no marks or
other means by which he could be identI-
fed. Unless. however he is careful In
covering up his tracks, the police calcu-
late in having him within ten days.
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Last snIe To-morro,v.

Don't forget the sale of Kentucky horses
tomorrow at IL O'Clock, at Guilmartin's
stables. This is positively the last sale
of the season, and is the great opportunity
to get fine Kentucky stock at low figures
1t must be understood that these sales
differ greatly from those usual in this
city. The character of the stock is as diff.
ferent as it is possible to make it. Plugs
Worn-out northern and undesirable ami
mails find no place in these sales. Only
first-class Kentucky stock is offesed and
the sale tomorrow includes as fine stock
as ever offered in the country. All of the
stock is consigned by Joe H. Jorden & co.
TO A. K. Wilson, aucioneer, with Mr..
Chapman as crier.-ad
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when Christmas arrived the stocks were
pretty well depleted The dealers were
open. dlspOsng OF the remainder of their
stocks, yesterday, and few of them had
much more than odds and ends left when
they closed at night.
In consequence Of the unfavorabIe
weather the small boys INDUCED rather
sparinglv in hondres and comparatively
few sections of the city We're illumned
with their STARE. The same thing tended
to reduce thc display of rockets and Ro-
man candles. though many adopted the
eTpedient Of firing from doorways and
windows.
The weather did not interfere with the
use OF the fire pepper though, and the lit
tel rcd noise makers got in their work to
the limit
From daybreak TO midnight there was
almost one continuous sound of
the banging OF cannon crackers
aud the tnuuderous reyerberadons OF the
"baby walkers"
Some Of the latter are fully a foot in
length and three TO four inches in dame
ter, and fairly snake the earth with the
Concussion Of their explosion. There Is
also a smaller cannon cracker which must
be loaded with dynamite. It's explosion is
like the crack of q rihed cannon, These
things are very dangerous and one of
them would tear the hand of the person
holding it 70 pieces should anyone be so
foolish as to hold one.
The users, however, have learned wis
dom from experience, and few casualties
We're reported.
1t is very safe guess that large
amounts of the stocks Of fireworks pur-
chased yesterday and the day before are
still in the hands of the purchasers unused
and 1T IS very much to be feared that the
desire TO make use of them will be stron-
ger than the reverence due the sacred day
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Coiorcd odd FelIo,vs, onlcer.

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year at the recent meeting al
Myrtle Lodge No. 1868, C. u. 0. of o. =.
Arthur c. Lewis, p. S.; Richard jenkins
w. r.; William II. Burgess. Adv. n NJ
Robinson, G, W. Williams, lecturers
The quarterly officers are: William IT
Davis, p. N. II. Sr.; William Hodge =
y. +. Jr.; James NJ. Davis, n. FIT r.
Nicholson, p. N. G.; Richard Barnes n
O.; Wexford w Williams v. G. John II
Baldwin, =. s.; ED Sharpe, and Il. Gov
lugton, supporters 10 n. G.; II. Tlmmons
and r. Ferguson. supporters to " q
Philip Han, w. w; Henry Davis. /. q
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Connt Thnt nnr Lnst

Whose low, descending sun finds you with
health impaired and no insurance done
done, not talked about. Putting off insur-
ance is like waiting for a rising river to
run by. The longer you wait the smaller
becomes the opportunity to cross. Don {
allow Procrastination. the thief of time.
loss Of opportunity, sin of omission, old
cat in the adage, by whatever name you
please to call it, get in its work Insure
now, while you are insurable. Life insur-
ance IS one article that money alone cam
not buy. Health is prerequisite. Be wise
enough TO see and carefully examine a
specimen policy of the Massachusetts Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company before plac-
ing your business. Send your age and
address to Harry & Apple, general agents
for Georgia, III Bay street. east. Phone
232. Good contracts to good agents.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Hicks is about closing the most prosper.
GUS year ever known in his establishment
His business has increased right along
year by year until now he handles more
trade than any two restaurants in the
state. The reason for this Increase is
that Hicks conducts the best restaurant in
the south, the people know it ana give hin,
liberal patronage. Hicks intends TO make
next year the best his restaurant has ever
had-by increased and better seryice-and
will show the good people of Savannah
an absolutely perfect restaurant. one MOI
touched by anything south of Baltimore
ad.
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TIREMEN's MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Chief Mcguire Kept Open House for
His Eriends.

NhAei mcguire Aept Open House for
His Friends.
The members of the Savannah fire de-
partment had merry Xmas yesterday in
spite OF the rain. Chief Mcguire kent
open house at his home on West Broad
street, near headquarters, ali day.
All the members of the department were
invited, but in order not to impair the
service the fremen called by companies.
one succeeding another This made the
reception an all day affair. Chairman
Grayson of the fire commission was among
the callers. a well laden Christmas table
backed 10y an ample variety of drinka-
pies furnished the entertainment. Ii is no
harm Tor fireman to drink at the invita-
ton of the CHIEF, and il is hardly neces-
sary 20 state that none of them abused
his hospitality.
The men from No. 2 engine house, the
new headquarters, came well equipped,
bearing a large parlor lamp, with onvx
stand handsomely finished Ia brass. The
gitr was presented by Foreman Campos.
in neat speech, and was accepted bv
Chief Mcguire with an appropriate re-
Spouse. In his remarks to the men of No.
:, as well as the other companies. which
called during the day, Chief Mcguire ex-
pressed his personal thanks for the good
service rendered by them during the year
and congratulated them on the fact that
che year now closing promises to show
the best record in the history of the de-
partment, the percentage of fire loss so
far being the lowest of any city of the
same size IN the United States or Canada,
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CHRISTIAN ". HOIST DEAD.
His Death Followed Long Illness.
Funeral Not Yet Arranged.

Funeral Not Yet Arranged.
Mr.. Christian Muller Hoist died at his
home No. Il Taylor. west early last night.
The deceased had been in failing health
for some time and his death was not un-
expected.
For many years Mr. Hoist had been one
Of Savannah's most Highly esteemed and
respected citizens and his death, though
expeeSed. causes deep regret TO a large
circle OF friends and acquaintance. His
business career in savannah has been a
long and honorable one During his resi-
dence here the deceased had thoroughly
identified himself with the interests of
the city and was as thoroughly a citizen
of Savannah as if he had never lived any
where else.
Mr.. Hoist was born on the island of
Moeu, near Copenhagen, Denmark IN 1926
His father was chaplain TO the King Of
Denmark, and as a matter Of course Mr..
Hoist enjoyed unusual advantages. He
came to this country in 1919, remained in
New York for two years and came to Sa-
vanah in 1851. He began his business career
in Savannah as bOokkeeper for J. Z.
Graves, who was in the timber business
Shortly afterWard Mr.. Graves gave up his
business and returned 10 Europe and Mr.
Hoist. who had occupied a confidential po-
siton with him, went with the firm of
Brigham, Kelly & Co. in the same ca
pacity, becoming a partner in the firm in
1855. He continued with it and its sue
cessor, Brigham, Baldwin & Co, until the
opening of the war. After serving short
time with the troops around the city as
an officer Of the Savannah Artillery, Mr..
Hoist found that the interests of his
house required MIN 10 go to Europe. After
being mustered out of the service he ran
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Dyspepsia and general debility are c,ro,
by +. +. F., Lippmans great remedy 80
superior of all sarsaparillas.
2. P. p is the greatest tonic for the
stomach that was ever known.
Indigestion, bad dreams and biliousno..
give way rapidly to the powerful tonic
and blood cleansing properties Of p D
A prominent railroad superintendoa.
says he feels better than he ever did ANA
ne had the worst case of dyspepsia or
record. lie had no appetite, and che ina
ne ate disagreed with him. cousin. 80 .'t tle
10 vomit often; he had pains in he ns s,'l,i
breast and stomach; but after using tbrao
bottles of P. p p. he felt like new rna :,
He says that he feels that he could IT,
forever If he could always get T. P. p ''0
His name will be given on applicatio,
TO us. Sold by ali drugglsts-ad.
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RAIN rOsTPoNED THE RACES.


The heavy rainfall yesterday had a very
gloomy effect on the horsemen and drivers
at the Thunderboit driving park. It was
impossible to have the races, and Man
ager Doyle postponed the events until tho
middle of this week. They viii probably
be called either Wednesday or Thursday
if the weather and track are good.
1t is Mr.. Doyle's intention to give the
programme just as it was advertised for
Christmas. The visiting horses will re-
main here until after the New Year races
Mr.. Doyle will give notice to the patrons
Of the park of the day selected for the
POSTPONED events
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Pretty Piano Music.

Send 10 cents and get So pages, full
size sheet music of the prettiest vocal and
instrumental music, on elegant book ma
per, in splendid style, and eight portraits
of the leading actresses and musical 90
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full type; all full and complete pieces SerI
% cents and get double. New York NTns;1
cal Echo Company Lippman block. Savan
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FOUND DEAD ar HIS Posr.

Policeman NuGent Died In n Chair at
the Plant system Wharves.
Dennis f. Nugent a policeman on the
Savannah, Florida and Western railroad
force, was found dead in an Office at the
savannah, Florida ana Western wharf yes
terday morning at II o'clock He was
found by another empoye OF the road.
The cause Of his death was probably con-
sumption, from which he had been suffer-
ing for some time, but had shown no re-
cent signs OF decline
The deceased was "a years OF age. a ma
tive OF Sayanuah and had been with the
railroad company one year He was mar
r,ed, but had no children. The funeral
VIII take place from his late residence, No.
iS Price street. at o'clock this afternoon.
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COMPANY C's NEW OFFICERS.

Their Commissions Came as Christ
mas Gifts.
The commissions Of the newly elected Of
ficers Of Company c, Of the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards, came as a Christmas gift.
They got here yesterday. Lieut.. j. Farrls
Cam becomes captain of the company.
Second Lieut.. F. c. WILSON becomes first
lieutenant, and Mr. Walter OFT becomes
second LIEUTENANT. These officers were
elected TO their positions some tF. months
ago after the resignation of Capt. George
T. Cam 10 accept the rank Of colonel. ana
the position OF inspector general of rife
practice of the state troops.
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1t Was Fine.

The p m. Christmas dinner at Halli-
cams was a great success. 1t was the
best dinner served in Savannah this year
and that is saying a good deal as Halligan
serves good dinners all the time Halli-
gan keeps a good restaurant, one you can
stand by and be sure of enjoying yourself.
He has the finest oysters in the country.
cooked by an expert and superior to
anything ever obtainabie in Savannah. Go
to Halligan's and see how nice it it.-ad.
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A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS TRADE.
The Heaviest Business Ever Done in
the CITY Market.


!, H. Logan, the butcher and caterer to
the greater portion of Savannah's popu-
lation, wish TO thank the public for their
very liberal patronage during the past
week. Fridays business was the largest
ever did in any one day, and exceeded
the Christmas eve trade of 1895 and 1896
by over $500.
Fortunately, I was prepared for the
great rush; never was there such a grand
display of game, turkeys and choice meats
OF every kind shown to the people of Sa-
Vannah.
The people appreciate my efforts to give
them the best of everything, and l assure
them 1 appreciate their patronage.
| will be fully prepared to serve every
one with a New Years dinner, equal in
every respect to their Christmas menu.
Respectfully, H. Logan,
In the Market
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Can only be carried out by the use of the
elegant champagne called de Lossy-
Holden. 1t is strictly pure, has no head
aches, no bad results, but is an elegant
wine, which in Europe is conceded to be
the favorite of the Prince of Wales. F3r
sale by Lippman Bros. Lippman's Block
Savannah Ga.-ad
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FIREwoRNs in THE RAIN.
The Display Greatly Lessened by ola
PrOb's UnnrOpitiOusneHa.

Frob's OnprOpit iOusneEs.
The ceaseless dcwnpour of cold. pene-
trating rain prevented what would doubt
less have been the greatest display Of bon.
fires and fireworks, the latter anyway.
ever seen in tho city
The dealers report thai they have SOLD
more fireworks this Christmas than ever
before IN the history OF the trade THE
statement can be readily accepted. as fire.
works were never known 10 be 80 chegn
peiore' selling anywhere from ono-haif ID
one-iontth thef former price. The deals
rs had DIG stocks aud in order not fo
nave INC goods lcft on thcir hands stand,
were established on over ihe city Th.
E2nlhipi eiilen ha8 an aimos, unanDeas.
"D's o'aiFe for fireworks, however, ans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Abbotts East India Corn Paint eurss
every time; It takes off the corn; no main
cures warts and bunions ana is concolo,
10 De a wonderful corn cure. Sold h,l ~
druggists.-ad. Ny all