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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
A HITCH IN HOUSE DRAINAGE.
SEWER CONTRACTORs' FORCE
STRIKES FOR MORE PAY.

Want $3.50 Day and weekly Pay
Dnys-COntraetOr Delaney to Or
ganize Another FOrce-The Agent
of the Lamar Property Objects to
the Route for the River outlet.
City Authorities and Engineers
Anxious TO Push the Work.
No work was done on the big sewer on
Randolph street yesterday. The 10 hands
who have been at work on the sewer de-
clined to go to work until some arrange
ments more satisfactory to them about
the pay should be made.
The men have been receiving 81 a day
and they demanded an increase to $3.50
and that they be paid by the day instead
by the month as at present.
Contractor Delaney, when seen, said
that some of the men had not gotten
through with Christmas yet and that this
was the chief cause of the trouble.
'The men were paid off Friday night for
all their work except Friday" said Mr..
Delaney. They will be paid for that and
1 will secure a new lot of hands and get
to work again tomorrow or next day. We
have been paying S1.OO to S1.25 a day and
can get plenty of men at these prices"
On being asked about the work Mr.. De
laney said: THE iron pipe for the outlet
on Randolph street has arrived and we
are only waiting for the engineers to give
us the line to be followed to the river We
have a car load of Columbia fire clay pipe
on the road and will have more here short
ly. Our intention is to push the work.
The drainage committee and the engi-
neers have a knotty point to settle on the
subject of the river outlet According to
the plans as prepared by the engineers the
outlet was to run directly from the foot
of Randolph street across Bay street
through the Lamar warehouse property to
the river. Mr.. T. NJ. Cunningham. the
agent for the property, has objected
to the proposed route as Injurious to the
property Unless the committee can ar
range the matter with Mr.. Cunningham
the outlet may have to be diverted a short
distance to the north or south in order to
cross the warehouse property at some
point where no damage viii be likely to
occur to the property.
The city authorities and the engineers
are anxious to see the drainage work push
ed. If any great amount of the work is
TO be completed this winter it will be nee
essary for active operations on a large
scale to begin at once. As the compensa-
ton of the engineers depends upon their
commission of per cent upon the cost of
work done, it is a very live question to
them as to the rate at which the work is
carried forward Waring, Chapman &,
Farquhar have force of eight or ten
men on the ground and are consequently
at considerable expense.
The preparatory work Is we'll in hand and
the engineers are now ready to devote their
time chiefly to the supervision of the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
FRoEBEL KrNDERGARTENs DAY.
Merry Christmas Festival by the Lit
tie Ones.


Merry Christmas Festival by the Lit
tie Ones.
The Christmas festivities at the Froebel
kindergarten, conducted by Mrs. George
A. Brock, No. 21l Oglethorpe avenue,
west. took place yesterday al II o'clock.
a tree surprised the little folks, and Santa
Claus had remembered them, while they,
in turn had made with their own hands,
souvenirs for their mothers, who partici-
pated with them in the happy hour spent
at the kindergarten yesterday. The fol-
lowing programme was given by the class:
Froebel kindergarten, "Kommt lasst
uns den kindem leben."
Song. Thumbs and Fingers Say Good
Morning"
March.
Lesson on the third gift
A visit from Happy Thought"
Poetry, THE Forget-me-not"
Carol, "Sleep, Holy Babe"
March.
Lesson on folding.
Song, Little Robin
Game, Mulberry Bush"
Song. "Hark, the Bells Are Ringing"
Presentation of gifts.
Torpedo-balloon ascension.
Closing game "The Famed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
Reds.
POSTPONED RACES TO BE RUN.
TO-mOrrOw-s Events at Thunderbolt
Driving Park

The events scheduled for Christmas day
at Thunderbolt track and postponed on ac-
count of the rain will take place to-mor-
row afternoon. The horses will be called
promptly at 3:15 O'Clock and the same card
that was advertised for Christmas will be
given.
Manager Doyle has a fine lot of horses
at the park The entries for the events
are in splendid condition and promise
some close and exciting races.
The candidates for the 2:24 class will be,
called first and the three running events
VIII take place between the heats Of this
race
AS the patrons OF the driving park have
peen unable 10 visit the track, owing to
the bad weather during Christmas Mr..
Doyle has decided to give a street parade
to-day at 1870 O'Clock. and all the entries
Tor to-morrow's events will be in line. al.
tended by the jocks and drivers This
Will be the first parade of the kind ever
given in Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
FLED TO CAROLINA TO WED.
MIR. Wolfe and Miss Schave Take n
Trim to Columbia.

The long list of marriages of Savannah
couples in South Carolina had another
item added yesterday. 1t was again a
youthful pair, and perennial objections
We're set at naught.
Mr.. J. Hartridge Wolfe aud Miss Leola
Schave left by the north bound train over
the Florida Central and PeninsuIar rail-
road at 1920 o'clock Miss Schave entered
the depot by the main entrance, but she
was not accompanied by her prospective
husband He did not think well Of such
plan under the circumstances, and de-
cided it would be better for him to enter
from the freight depot side by going first
through the big gate that opens into the
yard. IL was easy to find way INTO the
passenger depot then He found MISS
Schave awaiting him. and the rest was
easy. All the pair had TO do was to SIT
still until they reached their destination.
What this destination was is not known,
as neither gave any of their friends an
intimation of what was going TO happen.
II is said they went up TO CoiumDia ana
that the knot was there tied The strong
est reason given for this belief was that 1t
had been telegraphed to the office a the
depot that the couple had passed that place,
and it was concluded that, as they had
not gotten off there, or at any intermediate
station, they had determined TO go all the
way TO Columbia to have the ceremony
performed
Each of the young couple is eighteen
years of age. They have been devoted to
each other for some two or three years and
friend have been rather expecting such
step for some time. The parents Of the
young people have opposed their union
owing to their youth. They we're fully
persuaded that they knew their own minds,
1.1,vx nd f1n D.faGn Of
did not count for very much. Mr.. Wolfe
is the assistant ticket agent at the Central
railroad depot. He has filed this position
for but a short time, having been promo
ted to it from a place in the auditors Of
flee. He is regarded by the men above him
as an able young man.
Mr.. Wolfe asked the ticket agent night
before last to be allowed to have last night
off from work. This would necessitate the
agent taking his place for the time. He
rather suspected what was up, and wanted
to induce the young man TO give over his
intention. The latter assured him, how
ever, that he did not mean to get married,
that he was merely going on a picnic.
Miss Schave is quite a pretty girl, who
lives a the corner of Montgomery and
State streets. Her father is employed at
the Central railroad shops. He was down
at the depot after the couple had gotten
away to inquire about the route they had
taken and the probability of their return
ing. He was told that they had been heard
from as being above Denmark, and that
they would probably be back this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
STRUCK WITH a BLAZING ROCKET.
Jasper Greens Save the ReSimental
ArmOry From Burning.

J1sDer UfeenS save the HeGimental
ArmOry From Burning.
Had it not been for the presence in the
armory last night of some of the mem
bers of the First Regiment it is not i'm
probable that the building would have been
burned to the ground.
Two or three members were in the COM
pany room of the Irish Jasper Green's
when something suddenly crashed against
the window shutters. Whatever the OBJ
ject YVES il was seen to be flaming, and the
members ran to investigate. skyrocxet
had struck the blinds, breaking out two
OF the STATS. The rocket lay pickering on
the window ledge and was easily extin-
guished.
Some of the men thought that possibly
the rocket had not confined all of its mis-
chief to the window and ran out into the
battle-ground 70 see how matters stood on
the outside. 1t was there found that a
piece OF the blazing stick of the rocket
had been broken off when il struck the
window and had fallen to the ground. The
grass had become ignited and was burn
ing at great rate. Some three or four
square yards had been burned by the time
il was extinguished. 1t is thought the
rocket came as a chance missile. The
presence of the members in the room at
the time was very fortunate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
FIREWORKS EVERYWHERE.
Monday Night Took the Place of
ChristmaS for the Display.

Monday Night Took the Place or
Christmas for the Display.
Many a dollar went up last night in flame
and smoke. The fireworks with which
Christmas night was 10 have been cele-
brated, but which the rain kept within
doors, were brought out, and for several
hours, with rockets, candles, bombs and
fire crackers the atmosphere was made
both lurid and resonant
There were few of the youthful element
who could rake and scrape the coin who
di not have half a dollar or dollar 5
worth of fireworks on hand, and in these
Christmas times a dollars worth was no
small lot. Others had them in abundance,
and south of Liberty street there was not
a block that was not lighted up at inter-
walls, at least, with a fiery display.
The most extensive exhibition took place
in the park extension, of which several
hundred boys and girls took charge for the
evening. Here were carried all the SNUG
gled barrels, and the light fuel which has
been boarded for weeks in anticipation of
Christmas. The park extension seemed a
string of bonfires, some twenty or twenty
five of them, large and small dotting it
everywhere, and around each merry
group watching the flight of the rockets,
and the meteoric bursts of the Roman can
dies.
The night took the place of Christmas
in this respect at least, and it is probable
that most of the fireworks except the
small stock left on hand with the dealers
were made away with. With those that
were disposed of last week and last night,
it is probable that the present Christmas
has seen more fireworks than any yet.
The big fireworks companies put up some
of their best displays for $500 or there
abouts. but ii is probable something
90 l., ,araf
in Savannah this Christmas. With the
prices that have prevailed. it can readily
be understood what an enormous amount
of them this means.
There may be a stray shot here and
there during the rest of the week, but the
probability is few more fireworks will be
disposed of until New Years night. New
Years night will probably witness another
exhibition. though not SO large as that of
last night. Then the dealers will put
away the balance of small stock left on
hand and wait for another year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
TO ATTEND CowETA CLUB SUPPER
Several Savannahian's Invited to Eat
'POssum.

The possum supper" of the Coweta
Club, to be given at Newman on the even
ing of Dec. 81, in honor of Gov. Atkin-
son, will probably be attended by several
Savannahians. These suppers have been
customary with the club since 1894. when
the first one was given in honor of Gov.
Atkinson, a native of Coweta county.
Among those who received invitations
in Savannah was Hon. f. G. duBignon,
who will probably attend unless prevent
ed by professional engagements. The in
vitations are quite unique in design, be-
ing on gray-colored paper something like
the 'possum, and having one of the little
animals on both the invitation and en-
Velope containing it,
Gov. r. l. Taylor of Tennessee and Hon.
John Allen, congressman from Missis-
sippi, will also be numbered with the
prominent guests of the club. After this
affair. Mr.. Allen is expected in Savannah.
and will be the guest of Mr.. duBignon on
Perry street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
COTTON HOOK IN HIS EYE.
Strange Injury of COIOred Man in
Handling Cotton.

A colored man, Albert Green, sustained
painful and serious injury yesterday
while at work at w. w. Gordon & Co. 8
warehouse. He and three or four other
men had climbed upon pile of cotton and
were about TO pull bale out from where
it was wedged among the rest. They were
all in a. STOPPING position, exerting all
their strength upon their cotton hooks,
when that of one of the hands tore loose
from its purchase on the bagging As IL
did So the men, relieved of the support
suddenly fell backwards and his hook
caught in Green's eye. The eye ball was
not torn from the socket but it was ter
ribiy .lacerated Soon after the accident
one of the hands went with Green to DR..
Aiken, who had the injured man sent to
the hospital The physician thinks the
man will probably lose his sight from the
injured eye. The bale from which the
hook tore was of sea island cotton. the
bagsing of which is of weaker stuff than
that used for the upland staple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
FUNERAL OF G. VI. HOIST.
His Body Laid TO Rest in Bonaven-
ture.

ture.
The funeral of Mr.. Christen Moller Hoist
took place from his late residence, No.
Il Taylor street, yesterday afternoon. 1t
was one of the largest in Savannah for
some time. The service was conducted by
Rev. Robb White, pastor of Christ church.
Acting as pall-bearers were Maj. j. T.
Stewart, MIR. ". II. Daniels. Mr.. f. w.
Reid Mr.. j. f. Minis Mr.. j. j. Wilder.
MIR. Louis G. Young and Mr.. Weber.
Rev Mr.. White touched on the past life
of Mr.. Hoist and spoke of him as an hon
orable, reliable upright man. He had
lived a life according TO the precepts of
Justice and HAD no reason to fear men.
IRIS business transactions were all hon
estly and legitmately carried out. No
man could look upon such a record as
that of Mr. Hoist without being impressed
and helped by it,
Followed by long line of carriages,
the remains were escorted from the resi-
dence to Bonaventure cemetery, where
they were laid peacefully TO rest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
PRESENTS FOR THE POOR.

Violet Circle OF Kings Daughters,
Loving work.
Violet Circle of the Kings Daughters
which is composed largely of the girls and
younger ladies of the membership OF the
First Presbyterian church, was very sue
cessful yesterday in its work of affording
relief and happiness to the poor Mem
bers of The circle were at the lecture room
of the church during the day to receive
contributions from any who might send
them. A great many useful things were
received, and the circle attended to their
distribution. This was the second effort
the members of his church have made to-
ward the relief of the poor this Christmas
On Christmas day the Sunday school was
engaged In the work and it was able to
make many homes comparatively happy
that would have otherwise been without
the shadow of comfort at the glad Christ,
mastide
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
ALDERMAN wYLLY's RESIGNATION
EH-Aidcrman Gleason Said to BE
Slated as His Successor.

ES-AIdcrmnn Gleason Said to he
Slated as His Successor.
Among other things which council NAV
consider at its meeting tomorrow niqbt
is the resignation of Alderman wylIy. The
resignation was rendered to take effect
Jan. l. No action has yet been taken
upon It by council.
A Morning News reporter was given a
tip yesterday that Mr.. +. c. Gleason
would succeed Alderman Wyllv Mr.
Gleason was a member of the Myers ara
for two years, and was prominently men
toned for a place on the Liberal Ticket
during the last campaign. AS the onlv
member of the Myers board who was in
sympathy with the Liberals, there were
many who thought that Mr.. Gleason vas
entitled to a place on the Liberal ticket
and his election to council. IL such should
be the case, would be regarded as req
ognition of this sentiment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
To Remnin mis- wnnI.

Miss Andrews will be in the city the re-
mainder of the week and will devote the
time to giving instruction in the use and
care of the gas stove. Miss Andrews viii
devote the mornings TO calls at private
residences where instruction is Needed
provided the address is sent to the office
of the Mutual Gas Light Company. In
the afternoons from to O'Clock. Miss
Andrews VIII be found at the exhibition
room, corner Bull street and Brouobto,
lane, where she will instruct all who cal
in the proper use of the gas range.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
THIRTY REGISTERED so FAR.
ESQ More Liquor Dealers Yet to Put
Down Their Names.

About thirty liquor dealers called and
registered with the ordinary yesterday for
the year 1895. There are between 225 and
$50 liquor dealers in the county. and all
arc required 10 register and pay their
specific tax to the state the first of the
wear The officials desire that all of them
be prompt IN this matter. ard hope thot
the Others viii come in without delay.
j. +. Brooks. administrator Of the es-
tate Of Anastnsia Carroll, filed a petition
for letters dismissory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
TO LOOK FOR NEW QUARTERS.
Relief Agent WnLeIee and the Char
itablc Association.

Relief Agent Wakelee and Mr.. d. c..
hTomas are selecting q list of names to
Thomas are selecting a list Of names to
lions to the charitable association viii be
mailed Ii IS hoped TO realize good results
from this method Of canvassing, which is
TO begin by the circulars and concluded by
"a visit from Mr.. Wakelce
There Is no doubt MIR. Wakeleo thinks.
that he can rid the city Of the more I'M
Fortunate beggars He viii soon become
accustomed 30 the different beggars and
when they show no disposition 70 helm
Themselves. relief from the association viii
not be given.
Mr. Wakelee is looking over the field
with view 70 making an intelligent start
New Years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
WILL BE A PLUMEING ORDINANCE.
Public Health Committee of Councn
Approves IL.

The public health committee Of council
held a conference last night with the
plumbers committee TO consider the ordi-
nance which the plumbers desire adopted
providing for a plumbing inspector end
regulations for plumbing work.
The ordinance was got IN satisfactory
shape and Will be presented Tomorrow
night A provides for a plumbing inspee.
tor al salary Of $500 per year. The m.
dinance Is favored by Alderman owens
and The other members a. abe health com.
mittee, and viii probably be ad0ptcd By
council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
Helping the Orpbnns

The Metropolitan Clothing Company pre-
sented ~ per cent. of the receipts of last
week to the orphans homes of Savannah
A check for S71.75 was sent to Mr.. c. II.
correspondence of the Metropolitan C1otb-
ing Company and Mr. Dorsett's recent
for the amount is published in the special
notice column of this issue The orphans
will appreciate this liberal donation on
the part of the stockholders of the Metro
politan Clothing COMPANY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
DRILL DONE AWAY WITH.
Military Men Have Rest During
the HOLIDAYS

None of the companies of the First reg
iment drilled last night. 1t had been
agreed that drilling would be suspended
during the holidays. This action was
taken by the officers both on account of
the season being one of holidays and he
cause of some of the men being particu-
larly busted during it's continuance. The
men are all very appreciative of the short
respite. Some Of the companies did not
drill last Monday night, their season of
holidays starting from that time.
The four companies of. the Savannah
Volunteer Guards drilled only twenty
minutes. This was a concession on &c
count of the holidays, the usual length
of drills being one hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
CADETS WON BY TWO RUNS.


A closely contested game of indoor base
ball was played at the Chatham Artillery
armory last night between the Chathams
and Cadets The game was exciting to
the ninth inning, when there was a tie
In the first half of this inning the Cadets
made two and Chathams one, deciding the
contest The score fnllnNs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
NO NEWS OF spALDIxG.
The slayer of Marcus King SIN at
Large.

The slayer of Marcus King StiII al
Large.
Sufficient testimony has been obtained to
hold an inquest over Marcus King, the
negro recently killed by Will spaldng.
Coroner Goette has five witnesses TO the
different features OF the case. such as the
killing and previous threats made by
Spaiding.
Nothing whatever seems 10 have been
heard from SDalding. A weather eve h
being kept by the detective department
who arc only waiting for him 10 bob mn
From present indications. however IL
seems that be is succeeding forty well in
eludlng the officers. n is possible 10 re-
main hi1den, Dht The chances are the
Gro VII De nabDed when be starts 10
tf1peL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

On account OF the non-arrlval Of all ~
their stock. the Joe II. Jordan Connaa,
did not have their sale Of fine Ka,t,,o,.'
horses Yesterday The horses are az Gchy
and at Guilmartin's stable and ~ ileI ,
will take place next Thursday n SAFE l9
o'clock. This Is a rare opportunity ~ "a II
cure some flrst-c'ass horses that are 4 ar ar
anteed in every respect. The publie ar
requested to call at the stable and ' lns are
the stock.-ad "iSpec'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

The Central of Georgia Railway Cow,
pany viii sell excursion tickets at ro1,,aa,
rates. based on one ana one-third ea'asl
for the round trip Dec. p to 25. incbisi,,oS
ana on Dec. 80 and 81, 1897 also on Ian
ad. - -e's-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
TO PLAY INDOOR BALL.
The League Making Preparations
for the Series.

The Savannah indoor base ball league,
composed of the Young Mems Hebrew As
ISOLATION, Catholic Library Association,
and the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, is making extensive preparations for
the games which will shortly begin The
management have decided to do much
more for the comfort of the visitors to
the games Work was begun yesterday
on tiers of seats which are being made in
the east and west sides of the gymnasium
hall of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. The seats are to be made com
Portable and a good view of the players
will be had from them. 1t has been de-
cided to reserve the front row of seats and
a small additional charge will be made for
them. The attendance at the games this
years promises to be even larger than it
was last year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

All sizes ana lengths. for sale by n n
cassfis- once ana yard 70s Gwinnett
street. east Telephone lad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

Throat Diseases commence with a Cough.
cold OF Sore Throat "Bronws Bronchial
Troches' give immediate relief. Sold only
in boxes. Price y ccuts.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

Simon Andrew Sigbjarensen, a former
subject of the King of Norway and Swe-
den, gave up allegiance to that monarch
IN the superior court yesterday, and took
the oath which made him a citizen of the
United States. The two citizens who made
affidavit to the fact that he has lived in
the United States for five years and in
Georgia one year, were Nicolkas Engetret-
sen and Manville Googe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
Gnined ItnpidIy.

After having inhammatory rheumatism
was very weak and my stomach was In
such a condition that I could not retain
food. ] decided 10 try Hoods sarsaparllia
and I was soon able 10 cat ana drink any-
thing j wished and had gained rapldiy Ia
nosh. Mrs. ). b. stokes Norlh Decatur.
Ca