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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

Rev. william Delaney Wilson Of ST.
Marks church, Syracuse. N. Y. has Gre
ated quite a stir both within his congre-
cation and without. by refusing TO accept
from a stained glass artist a window upon
which there Is a representation OF an an.
gel without wings. lie insists that the
angel should either appear standing on
something OF that II should have wings as
a means OF support. and on this ground he
refuses 20 pay for the work. Or. Wilson's
position VIII. no doubt. lead TO an intricate
argument az to the motive power OF an.
gels, and as TO whether the wings, an an
Client conception which has come down
20 the present day. are merely ornamen-
tai or necessary adjuncts. In the mean
time the angel on the stained glass win
dow has not been seriously affected by
the absence OF either the wings or the
pedestal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
InventIve Genlu. pI.cournred.

A Portland night Waterman who
couldn't see any sense IN
tralpslng around the big empty
mill every hour to touch the
electric buttons" fixed up an automatic
arrangement on several OF them so that
they would repeat every hour, says the
Springflei Republican. The firm did not
take kindly 10 this Invention and gave
the man a pedometer 10 carry on his
rounds. All went well for two nights.
but on the morning following the third
the OLD man was found asleep In the en-
Elne-room, with the podometer go attach
Cd 70 the piston-rod that with every
stroke q registered a step. IL had been
travelling all night. and when taken OF II
registered zoe miles. There Is a new
Waterman on duty now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

Ex-President Benjamin Harrison, when
in Chicago on business the other day, was
eft at home In the hotel TO mind the
baby" while Mrs. Harrison went out 70
replenish the baby's wardrobe. and do
some shopping. According to the testl.
mony Of half a dozen bell boys and sew
cral chamhermalds as to the ex- President
performance Of this new duty. he evidently
had a comparatively easy time OF Il when
he ran things In the white house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
The OverwOrked American.
From the ST. Louis Republic Dem.) J..

The successful American not infrequently
breaks himself down by overwork. owing
to his popularity Of never knowing when
he has accumulated wealth sufficient TO
justify him in enjoying a life of leisure.
Wouldn't Il be wise on the part of Ameri-
can wives to combat this disastrous Pc
culiarity until II has been overcome? Ev-
cry man is entitled to a run for his money
The American man doesn't get It, His
wife does
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
The senate's Opportunity.
From the New York World (Dem.).

Since the supreme court has affirmed the
right OF the Senate 70 ask questions and
to compel answers, there is no reason why
the Senate should not resume those inter-
rogatories which were interrupted by the
refusal OF witnesses 70 answer three years
ago The Senate is a continuous body The
Senate OF to-day Is the body whose author
ity was treated with contempt by the re-
eusant witnesses IN 1894
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

When the New England Thcosophlcai
Society Of Boston applied Tor the oxemp-
ton of its property from taxation the other
day and sued 20 recover taxes paid under
protest Judge sheldon OF the superior court
ruled against u, ard decided that Theoso.
phy was not a religion For the benefit
Of curious public Judge Sheldon might
have carried his decision a little further.
II Iheosophy Is not a religion, what Is NJ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

The Confederate Veteran Camp OF New
York will dedicate a monument 70 the
confederate dead az Mount Hope cemetery.
near New York city, next Saturday The
monument IS a gift from Comrade Charles
broadway Bouss. OF that camp. IN whose
honor a reception viii be given the even
ing following the dedication. Il Is ex-
pected the ceremonies win be attended by
many veterans from the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

Gen. Nelson A. Miles is now on the con-
tinent making his way toward Constanti-
nople as fast as European trains will carry
him there. On his arrival az southamp-
ton he said the conclusion Of peace would
not alter his plans. He will at least see
and make a report on the remnants Of the
Greek and Turkish armies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

Augustin Days company contemplates
a tour abroad this summer. and will pre-
sent an open air performance Of "As You
Like It," at Standardization. Shape
pearo's home. with Miss Ada Rehan as
Rosalind II "Blly's" shade can leave on
poaohing long enough. il may run over and
see II they do Il as we'll as he used TO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
Better way to Do 1t.
From the Philadelphia Record Dem.).

The Kentucky state Senate has passed
a stringent bill to stop turnpike raids,
which provides for the arming of the citi-
zens to protect the tolgates. A better
way, from the civilized standpoint. would
be to buy up the tollgates and make gen.
eral provision for good roads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

Statesman" John j. ingalls, Of Kansas
has at last got trail Of a Job. In redis-
trictng the state two Kansas congress-
men, Curtis ana Brodorlok were thrown
into the same district, and both want 20
80 back Ex-senator Ingalls, has suggested
a compromise In the person OF the States
man out OF a Job"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

The report has been revived that the
verascope pictures OF the Corbett-Fitz-
simmons fight show a decided foul on the
victor's part. Champion Bob is not losing
any sleep over It. however. as he has both
the honor and the cash.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
Morrhin bs Machinery.

Not the least interesting developments of
these end of the century days are to be
noted in the utilization of mechanical in
ventions for spiritual purposes. And it
would be a bold person who would deny
that there are advantages in some of the
adaptations. For instance, In certain of
the oriental countries, notably China
prayers are performed by turning wheel
The penitent's offenses are mitigated or
forgiven according to the number of times
the wheel is turned. A bright yankee
manufacturer has struck upon a plan by
which the devout celestial may scorch into
the favor of joss, and at the same time
enjoy the most exhilarating nineteenth
century exercise. He has geared prayer
wheels to bicycles, which he is selling lat
a price within the reach of ALL" hence
the Chinese may keep their spiritual
standing in hrst-rate shape by burning
the wind up and down the roads. I'm
questionably the smart yankee has done
a great thing for the heather.
Then there is the singing and exhorting
photograph, employed by the Rev. Mr..
Sammis in his church in a New Jersey
town. So far Mr.. Sammls has not got to
the point of requiring the machine to de-
liver the sermon. but he has had it to sing
the hymns and pronounce the benediction;
and 1t is said the machine acquitted itself
with great credit, too. Without antlcipat-
ing the uses to which the photograph
may be put in church services, it may be
observed that there are many considera-
lions 70 recommend it as a choir singer.
1t never quarrels with itself; it never
chews gum during the service; It is never
spiteful; it never goes out for glass of
beer after rendering tenor solo as an
offertory; the spread of its mouth or the
contortions OF its face never occasion I'M
hallowed mirth in the congregations; II
never sings falsetto; it never winks at its
nelghbors in the midst of the sermon, or
even yawns when the preacher reaches
'sixthly." II may be an innovation in the
position, but It has It's good points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
CURRENT COMMENT.
Draws the Color Line.
From the Boston Globe (Dem.) }.

The proposed new tariff bill draws the
color line on sugar This may look limo
cent enough, but give certain folks rope
enough and there's no knowing where
they win make co.or determinations next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

There will be no universal postage
stamp, at least for the next four years
The international postal congress, which
had the matter before it during It's ses-
sions IN Washington. referred It 20 a gem
eral committee, which has made an ad-
verse report TO the congress. and this, IL
seems, ends the question. About the only
reason given for the failure to adopt such
a stamp was the fact OF the different cur
rency systems Of different countries.
through which IL was feared too many
complications would arise. With a ntue
investigation. however. It does seem as II
the committee might have devised some
convenient plan TO satisfy such long
felt want but the whole trouble was, no
doubt, that some Of the governments
thought the others would get the best OF
the deal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16
Give the Men
a Chance, Too.

Close figures on acceptable Negligee
Shirts. See the remarkable figure at
which they are sold:
25 dozen Gents Negligee Laundered
Shirts reduced from 75c to 500 for this
weeks SALE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-16

aIrles' Farslans are periodically
this, and begin 10 IooI,
forward to the sudden collapse Of their
high houses, says a Paris dispatch TO the
chicago Chronicle. Mr.. Vickersheimer.
however, who is inspector of catacombs
and quarries, hastens to assure the tiunld
mat there Is no fear OF any subsistence
OF the soil Of subterranean Paris. The gar
leries are well propped up and are con-
Inualy under the supervision OF vigil
amt persons, chiefly policemen, who on
thelr on-duty days are paid francs for
inspection walks through the shafts
Whlch extend underground IN nearly every
dlrecuon. Any signs of decay or damage
on the Vaultings or pillars are promptlv
reported TO the proper authorities. who
instantly bring their repairing machinery
INTO play. According to classification. the
llrst group OF galleries begins under the
Arc de Triomphe, extending in the dlrec-
Iion or Passy aud Auteuil The second d.
vision runs under the Vaugirard district
ana includes the catacombs, which are al.
called because the bones from cemeteries
were placed there In iT76 The third branch
OF subterranean arteries Is situated under
me boulevard OF the hospital and extends
70 the fortihcauone, and the fourth runs
from the Bastille toward Vlncennes wood
me htth and last group, that Of the north.
u the most important and Is pierced under
Montmarte, the Buttes Chaumont and tbe
Cemetery Of Perela-Chaise, and extends
out to Nolsy-le-Sec. II is supported bv
thousands OF pillars and its network OF
crossings Is the most complicated In I'M
derground Paris. All these galleries are
stated 70 be IN good state OF repair, but
especial care and supervision have 10 he
exercised IN the third group several land
SIPS having occurred recently az Tssy ana
Clamart A new map or chart Of The sub
terranean galleries Is IN course OF prepar.
alton, the project OF the Seine having oh.
served that the existing plans are rather
deiectlvo In their topogTaphleal detalla.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
z. T. BOOTH, % East goth St., N. Y.

his guvner will have the man who don't know the
difference ,, between r;c fo9man ama s"e put
There are few real ge0d feows so sweny IN tGS ,ss
oscar Hammerstein is Jealous Of him but ,t., then
oscar has many troubles; Mathew nor6et ne,
takes long walk syery day ne OF th stock
market; jack Mcdonald plays regular part r.. IN
ns arhar ar's wh.s faeq !. Vns Waiting
Foansbee to tell him good thing hing =; 1ohn Iae piy bs
Ss,1s Sha@pon aon%""!" trained
James McCreery. The colts are the champions OF
fo%narymen SImryI n He comes to remain two q
three days and gets so lonesome ina, ne returns
Frank McCabe would come here but bat he n,i; !;
afraid would talk about him; n ask eoma bcos %os.
makers cashier Frank Clarke is going 10 Eneiand a
il sI The H nssS not Jessey sSss s S
never applied for the place know Whdae da 'ne 2,
f0sSps ac in whe4 hs THY h Who BET on
races have their offices in Sixth,st' h ihey y5 JUST
talk ns aSoqf bey are afraid leave sng the
others would talk about them. so they leave the
papfe papenman IN Thompson and Colonel Dave PqIsifsr
bet on the New-Oreans races; so 90 Jim Diauy
ana asaS Could told one of his associates when
asked about report of his pronspGIe he mapdng nv
own business and asking impertinent ques,'o&ms &
There Will be further conversation on any suo'
'ect po"r Young clubman who has been strainins
every nerve to keep his head above water, Io.es
snd l. loved by helress: but he could never get
chance to tell his love and to propose 10 ner 1st
fsst week through some misunderstanding, ne ana
his party got Into coach At the opera wnrn ns ,h
his adored He was overjoyed at his GOOD lortune'
when just the coach was about 10 s.at' , L ,ha
coach as an escort to prevent possible injury uy
strikers II was a New-York Cab Company
eoach and the romance was ended for the present.
as the heress sailed for France on SATURDAY morn.
ing The distracted lover can nnd no reIsl, ss no
dnes not know whom to swear at-the strikers. the
cal company the policeman. - .
Now when you go out don't care 10 say we e'e'
talk about anybody.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18


hesitate moment in accepting the call to Calvary.
for il was Of the largest and strongest organ
izations under Methodist control In this country
A call TO this church could not fall to possess
great attractions to any pastor But Dr. North
said that his work Of late had rot been that OF
clergyman. As secretary Of the New-York City
Church Extension and Missionary Society for the
last five years. he explained that his time and
efforts had been directed In department Of church
work which he considered OF great importance ana
In which he took the deepest interest. The problem
for him solve in considering the invitation or Cal
vary Church whether he could render more
efficient service by sticking the work he is now
engaged in or by taking up the equally responsible
position of pastor 49, .
DR. North said that he will make his decision
known TO the officers Of the church tomorrow
night. 81,
active life having been spent In this city. except
ing one period of five years, ever since he was
graduated from Wesleyan. His first charge was
a small mission church in Harlem. Thirteen years
had then just been reorganized AS Its frs. pastor
he threw himself into the work of building up the
church. and as result or his erorts $S.vO was
raised and the first church building erected That
has since been remodelled and enlarged TO meet
the demands of the church. He remained with
the church three years the time limit of service.
when he went to MiddletOwn. Conn. to take charge
of the Methodist Church where he remained for
five years He was then elected secretary OF the
NeW-York City Church Extension and Missionary
Society. a position which he at present fills: DR.
North is credited with unusual executive ability.
and the work of the missionary society has pros
pered materially through his services 1t Is under
stood that considerable pressure Is being brought
TO bear upon him by the officers and members
OF this society to have him decline the invitation
TO be pastor OF Calvary Church.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
DIR. SAVAGE on RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS.

The Rev. DR.. Minot Savage preached yesterday
forenoon In the Church OF the Messiah on "Our
Present Religious Conditions
To-day" he said there Is not competent
scholar in all the world who. however he may
modify the theory in this direction that is not
evo.utionist. The fears OF the theologan as to
the results of accepting evolution In the depart
ments OF theology were not exaggerated. II does
compel complete reconstruction of all the the
illogical theories OF the word. but shall see
go on, the decay OF theology is not at all the
same thing the decay Of religion. Evolution does
indeed mean the destruction OF certain inadequate
crude. Ptolemaic theological theories OF the past
but II does not mean the destruction of theology
Any particular type Of theology, when clearly
thought out and freshly applied In all depart
ments will be seen TO result in grander theology
and more magnificent religion than the world
has known. II seems strange. indeed, that the
theologians should not learn the lesson after a
while that not only is Gods truth safe. but that
II Is the only thing which Is safe"
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
DIR. NJ. c. PETERs's TRIBUTE.

The Rev. DR.. Madison c. Peters in the Blooming
dale Reformed Church last night touched on the pro-
posed AngloAmerican treaty in a prelude to his
mon The arbitration treaty between England and
America" said DR.. Peters, "is the most magnificent
triumph Of human progress. the crownlng glory OF
the nineteenth century. 1t means that have out
lived the barbarous fancy tha. a question OF right
and wrong can be settled by gunnery. II Is proud
achievement worthy Of the two Christian nations in
the forefront Of civilization II means that polit-
endanger the peace Of any country by appeals to
passion prejudice. The United States Senate will
hardly ratify this high achievement Of free popular
government. To spite the President some Senators
would throw out of contact with the civilized
world. hinder all pressing legislation and postpone
the OF business prosperity Davids prayer in
Psalm cv. p. Teach the senators wisdom Is the
Nations prayer. IL Is time that our lawmakers
learned that IL will never DO to leave.
Truth forever the scaffOd,
Wrong forever on the throne
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
4. &. DIION'S REVIVAL SERVICES

The Rev. A. c. Dixon OF Brooklyn. conducted re-
vival services at the Academy Of Music yesterday
There singing by Ira ID. Sankey and J. H. Burke
Mr.. Dixon In opening his sermon said a collection
would be taken mp 10 assist In the spread Of the
Gospel among the inmates OF the State prisons. who
under recent Jaw have much enforced idleness
which, ne said was injurious 10 their moral and
physical well-being. Christ for the World" wa
the subject of Mr.. Dixon's sermon He said Christ
wanted 10 be savior OF all natonalities and all
classes. the wealthy and the poor.
God bless the reformers he said. They have
done good things for this city and helped to purify
the moral atmosphere 1t Is good thing believe
TO rap the head of iniquity wherever 1t appears
whether in Church or State. ! approve the work OF
the Rev. DR.. Parkhurst and Anthony Comstock and
al those who aid in suppressng the vices that seduce
our youth in saloons and gambling dens But
reformation H. not regeneration. Men may be re-
formed and yet not have change OF heart their
mnrzlity
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
DIAMONDS STOLEN AT 4 WEDDING.
ONE OF THE GUESTS AT THE MARRIAGE OF MISS
ELFELT LOSES TIARA WITH

TwENTY-EIGHT STONES
Not until yesterday did II become known to the
police that the wedding OF Claire Elizabeth EIfelt
and Lee kohns which took place at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus p. Elfelt No "a West
Sxty-nnth-st. November 1s was rudeIy inter-
rupted by the theft from OF the guests Of n
diamond tiara. which is valued at several thousand
dollars. The name OF the owner OF the Jewels Is
even now withheld II Is to be inferred that she
Is not an actress. Mr.. Elfelt says that the woman
was one OF the guests at the wedding Of his dagh-
ter and that In some way the thief whoever he
may be. succeeded in removing the tiara from her
head without her noticing the theft until II was
called to her attention by n comment of a friend
who inquired what had become OF the Jewels All
this happened 1t Is said. in spite of the presence
OF several private detectives who were there inst
to prevent exactly the thing that happened
None OF the servants Of the Elfelt household arc
suspected of the theft. and Mr.. Elfeit IS AT loss
to imagine who could have taken It, Detectives
were at once started the case but all their
efforts failed to trace the stolen diamonds and on
Saturday the police were Informed of the circum-
stances In the case. Captain O Brien at once plt
his men to work. and notices sent to all the
pawnshops In this city. Jersey City and BROOKLYN
10 secure the arrest OF anybody presenting the
tiara which Is described containing twenty
eight diamonds and nine pearls In It's centrepiece
jewels will be matter OF great difficulty even If
II Is accomplished at all. owing to the time that
has been allowed the thief in which to dispose of
his booty.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
TIE SAMA TOWED INTO PORT.

The Norwegian fruit steamer Sama, Captain
Frostad when leaving ST. AIMS Bay, Jamaica. on
the night OF November %. a reef and re-
mained fast. The Merritt Wrecking Company
sent their steamer j. d Jones to her assistance.
On arrival the wreckers found the steamer high
up on the reef. with four feet OF water under the
boat and about eight feet amidshps. The task Of
floating the wrecked steamer was accomplished on
December a. and she left port January In tow of
the ] ID. Jones. arriving at Norfolk January 49,
The tug c. w Morse then took the Sama In
charge leaving Norfolk January is. and arrived off
Stapleton Staten Island AT o'clock last night
The Sama's bottom is damaged. and she will be
ha MI for reDairS.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
FOUGHT HARD TO DIE.

Annie Murphy. twenty years old. attempted sui
eide In her home No. 100 Eleventh-ave.. yesterday
afternoon by taking carboc acid The woman
lives with her fasher. John Murphy. Yesterday
afternoon while in the kitchen she took n small
quantity Of carbolic acid. 4 Mrs. Purcell who
lives In the same house. found the young woman
lying on the Moor. and ran into adjoining room
and told the girls father that his daughter had
attempted suicide Murphy is an Invalid. and at
Dis request Mrs. Purcell called in Policeman Ester
brook or the West Forty -seventh-st. station When
the policeman got 10 the house the girl sill
lying on the floor Of the kitchen. As he had no
one TO help him. he locked the hall door and
went 10 call an ambulance Soon after he
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
NO ALAS EOR HIM.

Thomas Harrison. you accused Of being
drunk" said Magistrate Kudlch TO prisoner in
the Essex Market Court yesterday
MY name Is not Harrison; my name is Fergu-
son." he replied
"But you rave the name OF Harrison" said the
Magistrate.
ii won't plead to such a name" replied the prs-
oner.
''Wouldn you rather he fined under the name OF
Harrison than your own name? asked the Magis-
trate.
mo sir I wouldn't" he replied.
well. Harrison Is discharged and Ferguson IL
fined 81 said Magistrate Kudlch.
Ferguson paid his fine with evident satisfaction.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18
YOUNG GIRL RESCUED FROM A DEN

good looking young girl who gave her name
Florence Reed and said she was sixteen years old
and lived at No. 246 Bushwick-ave.. Brooklyn, was
found in an alleged dsorderly house No II
Mott-st last night. and after being taken TO the
Elizabeth-st. police station. she sent 10 the
Gerry Society rooms. Lee Wah. Chinaman and
Lille Muller. who said she was his common-iaw
wife. said TO be the proprietors OF the place
which is on the top floor OF the building They with
four others were also arrested by Detectives Shcr-
wood. Murphy and brennan and locked up in the
Elizabeth-st. station. The detectives alleged that
the girl gave a fictitious name and address, and
that there is much more behind the case which
they refused 10 disclose last night
New-York tribune., 1897-01-18

carving knife attempted to assault anenns hsr the door
was trying to keep her nvor from and when the
got back ;to to the the rUo%s aS%ss and had been
@ sne "ao o,rg IN The roof He ran upstairs, nn am
roof in %s H bpss prssvs"hh hard tight
l.v'' ~. ~, u,oman hack to her rOOm but nnas tIns
d5o% WAS Ssed and
ptai .r aiI,su d,d not seem to be very III. sne was
,aen to the station prisoner charged WIN IN The
tempting suicide. She VIII DC
YorkviIIe Court this morning.