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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03
Tesla ON Sleep.

1t is said that Gladstone takes plenty
OF sleep. In reply to an inquiry
whether it was wise for man to deny
himself and get along with few hours
OF sleep day to 10 more work, Tesla,
the great electrician. said I; "rhat is a
great mistake, nm convinced. A man
has Just 80 many hours to be awake,
and the fewer he uses up each day, the
more days they will Inst that is the
longer he will live. believe that "a
man might live 200 years. if he would
sleep most Of the time. That is why
negroes often live at advanced old
age, because they sleep SO much. 1t
is said that Gladstone sleeps II hours
every day; that is why his faculties
are still uuimpaired in spite of his
great age. The proper way to ccono-
mize life is to sleep every moment
that it is not necessary or desired that
you should be awake"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03

A mining prospector, whose expert
ence is said to cover almost every
mining region Of the Northwest, has
been lately waxing enthusiastic over
the future of the Cascade range in
Oregon as gold-producing section.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03

A Boston man who dimes regularly
at n prominent hotel was interested to
discover the other day that his waiter,
whom he has been tipping liberally all
elong, owns five tenement houses in
the Hub, all clear of mortgages, aud
that his tax bill is considerably larger
than his patrons
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03
Russia is not only TO build her own
railroads through China, but is to
build Cbina's own railroads for her.

It is estimated that the present
wealth OF the United States exceeds
the wealth of the whole world at any
period prior to tho middle OF the
eighteenth century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03

The South is becoming formid-
able rival to New England in the mat
ter of manufactures as well MS to
other sections of the country in the
matter OF products aud in her foreign
trade, observes the Trenton IN. J.)
American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03

Sir John Gorst, who is at the head
of the educational department in Eng
land, is in hot water for declaring in
apublic speech that ''at birth there is
not much difference between a baby
and a monkey" aud that the monkey
has the advantage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03

The New Jersey grange does not
believe in giving tobacco to tho con.
victs in the penitentiary. Part of
their punishment, it thinks, should be
q deprivation of such luxuries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-03
Equipped.

q Zone of your wifs's lungs is gone
my dear sir" "ant i 8'i ,Ha sif
.us "That doesn't do me any good. doc
tor, the one shs has left is . star
Truth. faate-u.1t 4t 'a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS.
Interesting Services at the First
baptist Church.

Both services at the First Baptist
church were largely attended yesterday. IN
the morning Rev. John D. Jordan, the
pastor, preached upon THE Birthday of
Our Lord" the subject nearest to the
Christian heart at Christmas tide. The SER
mon was full of interest and most appro-
pirate to Christmas day.
The subject of the evening sermon was
Success" one from which Rev. Mr.. Jor-
dan elected much good sound advice for
young men. and one that was thoroughly
enjoyed by all who heard him. Rev. Mr..
Jordan has a style that strengthens a
Christian appeal, and holds the attention
of his hearers.
He did not speak he said of the success
one may gain in the world of finance, or
of other fields; not of the success reached
merely from the gain of dollars, but of
success in a broader and wider sense, of
success that adds to the happiness and the
enjoyment of others. That success which
is the result of some worthy, noble aim,
of the seeking 10 accomplish some good
object and carries with 1t the glOritication
of God and of His Son Jesus Christ was
the success. he seid, toward which men
should climb.
He mentioned especially four elements
oA SUCCESS, all OF them necessary TO the at
talnment of the result. They were punctu-
atty perseverance. patience and piety. He
enlarged upon the Importance of all of
these elements showing how each and all
were necessary to the attainment of sue
cess in It's truest sense. A man might
have all of the three qualities first men
toned, but without Christian piety, he
could not attain that true sue
cess that should De the object and the goal
of human life.
During the services Christmas songs
were sung by the regular choir, and the
music was made an entertaining feature.
At the close of the night service the or
dlnance of baptism was administered 60
three candidates who have recently joined
the church.
The Christmas celebration of the First
Baptist Sunday school will take place
Thursday night, Dec. 80 i'm the Sunday
school room. The committee which has
the work in charge is arranging an ex-
cepuonally entertaining programme for
the children. Among the features will be
three songs by the school and three reel
tations Then there will be a Christmas
tree loaded with presents and toothsome
delcacies for the children and a most de-
lightful time is promised them.
Next Sunday night Rev. Mr.. Jordan will
preach a sermon on Masonry" He Is
himself wel-known Mason, as are many
members of the congregation. Many others
not members of the church. no doubt
will want TO hear the pastors sermon upon
that interesting subject
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
BACK IN IT'S OLD HOME.
Christ Church Congregation WOr-
shipped i'm the Church Again.

Christ Church Congregation WOr-
shipped i'm the Church Again.
The congregation of Christ church wor-
SHIPPED yesterday in the Sunday school
room in the basement of the church. this
being the first use of any portion of the
building since the fire last May. Sun,
day school was also held there for the
first time since the fire.
The room has been considerably improv-
ed by the addition of more windows, Civ
ing additional light 1t is plainly but hand
somely finished in white. The 'decora-
lions are very tasteful o
The Sunday school will have its annual
Christmas tree for the poor of the parish
next Sunday afternoon at 4 o. clock
The resolution adopted by the school at
q recent meeting, thanking the Savannah
Volunteer Guards for the use of their hall,
have been very handsomely inscribed by
the secretary of the school, Mr.. John w
Howard, and neatly framed. The reso-
luton will be presented 10 the Guards to-
day. There will be no formal presenta-
ton, however. The resolution reads as
follows:
Whereas, the hail of the Savannah<Vol-
unteer Guards has been used by the Sun
day school of Christ church, Savannah,
since the destruction by fire of Christ
church in May, 1897 in acceptance of aG
invitation extended by the Guards
Resolved, by the scholars, teachers and
officers of Christ church Sunday school,
That the heartfelt thanks of this school
are hereby rendered to the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards for the use of their commo
dous and magnificent hall and for the
many courteses extended during its use
by the school and that the kindness of the
Guards will ever be held in grateful re-
membrance."
Below, in smaller letters. is inscribed
the certificate of Secretary Howard, as
to the adoption and Correctness of the res
olution.
The contribution of the Sunday school
for the rebuilding of Christ church. which
was turned in by The several classes yes
terday. amounted 10 S33 60
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
ST. PAUL's XMAS FESTIVAL.
Will Take Place Wednesday Night.
Rev. Mr.. ScuIIy's Talk.

VIII Take Place Wednesday Night,
Rev. Mr.. ScuIIy's Talk.
The theme of Rev. J. L. Scully's talk to
the children at the Sunday school service
at ST. Paul's Episcopal church yesterday
was from the second chapter of Luke. and
treated of the beautiful story embodied in
those passages. The different thoughts
were taken up and explained to the chill
dren.
IF the second chapter Of st. Luke were
not in the Bible. it would be considered
one of the most beautiful stories known"
said Mr.. Scully. "There is an inclination
to underestimate the beauties of the Scrip
lures when contrasted with the literature
of the world. There is nothing half as
sweet; nothing half as pure as this
The decree issued by Caesar Augustus
that all the subjects of his empire should
be taxed, was taken up and explained in
detail. This decree, Mr.. Scully said. ne
cessitated the taking of a census, and all
were ordered to their native abodes
Among those subject to the decree was
Joseph, who went from Galilee out of the
city of Nazareth, to Bethlehem The name
of this city signihed the "house of bread"
he said. The bread was given the people
nowadays at the holy communion.
"Those who read the Bible" said he i'm
conclusion ARE not prosecuted and are
never found in trouble. Only Christmas
morning there was an account of the kill
ing of a man and scarcely is there q day
when there are no tragedies. These peo-
pie do not read the Bible for it's precepts
would teach them otherwise"
The Christmas tree and Sunday school
festival of ST. Paurs will be held We'd
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock The teach
ers met al the conclusion OF the service
to talk over the programme to be obsery-
ed IL will consist OF specially selected
music, recltations by the children and the
photograph win be on hand TO please those
attending. Presents and refreshme
will be given the children and the time ig
looked forward to with interest. Al Tho
conclusion Rev. Seully will address The
school on the meaning OF Christmas ana
how ii should be observed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
MANY PACKAGES REGISTERED.
Record of the Christmas Presents
Sent by Mail.


The postoffice has done rushing Christ
mas business and especially is this true of
the registry department through which
nearly all of the holiday presents of any
value are sent.
Registry Clerk Fl. B. Lemcke has done
somewhat of land office business dur
ing the week that has just passed, and he
has stin on hand more than hundred
Christmas packages to be distributed to
fortunate ones to-day. on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of last week he re-
ceived for transmission from Savannah 1868
registered packages. The largest day s
business was on Wednesday, when 161 reg
istered packages were forwarded. On
Thursday there were us and on Friday So.
The outgoing business has been some
what smaller than the incoming From
Dec. q to Dec. "a, inclusive, 200 packages
were received by registered mail for de-
livery i'm Savannah. Eighty more were re-
ceiVed on Christmas day and will be de-
llvered tomorrow. There win probably
also be others. Up to the present time for
the current quarter there have been for
warded from Savannah 4455 registered
packages. Around Christmas time it will
be seen that the registry clerks occupa-
ton is a busy one, but the work has been
carefully handled and the delivery of
packages has been prompt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
WHY NOT TONIGHT.
Fireworks Should he Disposed of as
Quickly as Possible.

question that provoked some discus
sion yesterday was, what is going to be
done with all the fireworks?
AS a result of this very rainy Christ
mas, there is many home in Savannah
where bundle of fireworks is stored.
Saturday night would no doubt, have
seen the air alive with streaks of fire had
1t not been for the rain.
The storing of fireworks in residences
would tend to vitiate the insurance, should
any damage occur while they are there;
and there is undoubtedly an enormous lot
of them stored somewhere, as they were
bought freely and at low prices.
If there is no rain to interfere, tonight
may take the place of Christmas night,
so far as the fireworks are concerned. 1t
Is said it will be much better for them all
to be disposed of at once, instead of being
strung out through the week, and possibly
increasing the danger. There are two rea-
sons for this: On account of the insur-
ance the fireworks should be disposed of as
quickly as possible, and for the general
safety to property and the general enjoy
ment of the people. it would seem to be a
wiser plan to make one night of it. Why
should not all of the fireworks be brought
out and sent up tonight?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
SONGS OF CHRISTMAS TINE.
Interesting Service at the First
Presbyterian Church.

Despite the inclemeney of the weather
there was large congregation present at
the song service in observance of Christ
mas al the First Presbyterian church last
night. The service. though long, was
greatly enjoyed. 1t consisted almost ex-
clusvely of songs the pastor, Rev. Arthur
J. Smith, preaching a short sermon.
The members of the choir and the or
ganist, Mrs. W. A. Bishop under whose
direction the programme had been prepar-
ed, were the recipients of many compli-
ments from members of the congregation
after the service, upon the admirable man.
ner in which it was rendered.
The music was rendered by a large choir
and the hymns Were sung with rare har-
mony. Careful practice was shown by
each one that was heard The solos OF
Mrs. C. D. Mize and Mrs. May. Silva were
the features of the programme. Mrs.
Mics singing of the soprano solo, RE
joice Greatly" (Messiah), Handel, fioated
to the ears of the audience with ravishing
sweetness and the rendition of the contral-
to solo, with violin obligato, by Mrs Silva
and MIR. George Beckett was regarded as
perfect.
The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Arthur J.
Smith, was upon the celebration of Christ
mas the text being taken from Luke,
2:10-11: and the angel said unto them,
fear not; for, behold, 1 bring you good
tidings of great joy which shall be to all
people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior which is Christ the
Lord"
The principal emphasis of the sermon
was placed upon the eleventh verse, which
shows that it is to each and every one of
the human race that the Christ was sent
as savior This, the pastor said, makes his
reception a personal question with all
men, The question as to what this Christ
mas Tide means to the mass of the people
was asked. The pastor referred to the man.
ner OF the observance of the day, saying
that 1t could mean nothing to those
who spend it in the firing of crackers, the
blowing of horns, drinking and carousing
by both men and women, white and black,
upon the streets, while the big duke is
changing and the patrol wagon is making
its trips with its loads of humanity to the
station house.
The pastor also asked what Christn
means to the Christian people generally
saying that the giving and receiving Of
presents. the greetings and well wishes
the singing of carols and anthems mean
nothing if they stop there, and no thought
and song of praise goes to the great event
they ali commemorate. Mr. Smith said
that 10 the idividual the season mean ms
nothing if he comes short of the personal
acceptation of the Lord Jesus Christ as
the savior of men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
TO HUNT IN FLORIDA.
Judge Speer and Party on for Sew
eraI Days sport.

Judge Speer and Party on for Sew
eraI Days sport.
Judge Emory Speer and party left Sa
vannah in a private car last night via the
Plant system for Florida, where they go
on a several days hunting trip. Others
in the party are Mr.. Marion Erwin of Ma
con, Mr.. Albert Wylly of Savannah and
Mr.. ]. G. Spottswood of Waycross. They
will spend several days in Florida with
gun and dog, and as every member of the
party is an expert sportsman, some good
results no doubt await them. Judge
Speer is very fond of the hunt and when
his judicial duties give him day of leis-
ure. there is nothing he enjoys more.
For the last two months Judge Speer and
District Attorney Erwin have been quite
busy in Macon There was large GRIM
inai docket to be disposed of, besides the
ordinary routine work of the court Judge
Speer said last night he would convene the
United States court in Savannah in Feb
ruary, perhaps about the first of the
month Court was to have been held here
in January, but on account of the court
martial of Capt. 0. NJ. Carter Judge Speer
rendered the use of his court room to the
military men for the time being. which
tender was accepted by Col. J. NJ. Clous,
the deputy judge advocate general. That
trial begins Jan. 5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
GIFTS FOR THE POOR.
Kings Daughters Doing a Grateful
Holiday Work

Presents for distribution among the poor
OF the city will be received this afternoon
at O'Clock at the lecture room of the
First Presbyterian church by Violet Circle
of Kings Daughters
The circle is composed of a number of
the young ladies and girls of the church.
They have been earnestly engaged for
some time in preparations for the distri-
button of the donations that will be sent
IN, and expect to be the means, through
the donors, of making many hearts clad.
The Sunday school of this church was very
successful Christmas day in the distribu-
ton of the gifts brought by the children.
Seine of the donations yet remain on hand
ana VIII be given out to-day. 1t is hoped
that the Violet Circle may be even in Dart
as successful in its work. Those who NAV
desire to give to the poor of the city are
requested to send in contributions at the
hour named of anything that may prove
OF use to the poor. Provisions clothing
fruit and toys are particularly desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
MUSIC OF THE LU'THERANs.
Large Congregations at the Evan
geIicnl Church.

Large CONGREGATIONS AT lne EVAN
geIicnl Church.
The music at the Evangelical Lutheran
Church of the Ascension at both services
yesterday was very fine. 1t was rendered
by choir of fifteen voices under the di-
rection of Prof. Franz Hubner.
The sermon of the pastor, Rev. w. c.
Schaeffer, d. D., was appropriate to the
occasion. The text was the words of tie
shepherds, after hearing the angelic an
nouncement Of the birth of Christ: Let
US now go over unto Bethlehem and see
this thing which hath come to pass which
the Lord hath made known to us"
Dr. Schaeffer discussed the influence of
Christs birth upon the world and how it
has .permeated all civilizations and made
it's effect felt upon government and all
civil institutions. The increasing univer-
salty of the celebration of the birth of
Christ, the outstanding miracle of the
ages. was dwelt upon as incontrovertible
proof of the truth of the event. All hu>
man history for 1900 years has tended to-
ward this event. he said The effect of
Chrsts birth upon the world was dis
cussed The kingdom of Christ Dr.
Schaeffer said, is built upon love.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
WAITING FOR EYE-wITNEssEs.
Several Believed to Have Seen spaId-
ing Stab King.

ihE sum Ming
Marcus King, the negro. who was killed
by Win Spalding, colored, was buried yes
terday. No inquest has yet been held by
Coroner Goette on account of there having
been eye witnesses to the killing. When
it will be possible TO get proof is not known
at present, but it is known that evidence
exists.
There was a woman in the crowd when
the cutting took place, or at least, she was
seen with King a short time before he is
supposed to have been stabbed. She con-
tinued with him out West Broad street in
company with two other men besides
Spalding, who are also supposed to have
seen the killing.
Coroner Goette's theory is that the crowd
did not separate until after the tragedy.
The woman is known, however, and the
coroner has been several times at her
home, but could not find her. 1t is supposed
she has taken fright and is hiding from
the officers. The effort now made is to
locate her, as this will doubtless be sure
means of ascertaining the names of the
men who We're along. Unless the effort in
this direction is successful, it is probable
the matter viii be left in mystery.
Chief McDermott has no fear whatever.
but that Spaldng will be captured The
man is too wen known to the police and
detectives. he said, and would surely be
caught unless he remained under cover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
THREATENED TO KILL HIM.
| Mike Nolan Threw Brick at a
Man and Was Nearly MObbed.

Mike Nolan Threw Brick at n
Man and Was Nearly MObbed.
There was a lively row in Yamacraw
yesterday afternoon. A white man named
Mike Nolan had trouble with some me-
groes at West Boundary and Indian
streets
Nolan threw a brick at negro man
missing him. but striking a negro wo-
man squarely in the face, smashing ner
nose and injuring her severely. The
wound bled freely and the woman made
an cutlery, bringing crowd of negroes to-
gethsr.
Thinking the woman had been mortally
injured, the negroes threatened to kin No
Ian. He saved himself by running into
a negro womans house, where he man.
aged to keep off the crowd while the
woman went for policeman.
She found Policemen Jernigan and
Tullis on West Broad street
and Bradley in the market and on their
way to the scene the officers picked up
Detective Barrett. 1t was well that there
crowd was large and threatening and the
negroes were swearing that they would kill
Nolan. Nolan was placed under arrest
and taken to the barracks.
The woman who had been struck with
the brick was taken to the Office of DR..
r. G. Norton, where her injuries were at
tended to. She then went to the barracks
where she entered charges against Nolan.
Her injuries are painful, but not serious.
Nolan gave bond for his appearance in
police court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
HACK LAWS VIOLATED.
Drivers Pay Little Attention to the
Ordinances.

Ordinances.
The hack law has in many respects be-
come a dead letter. Very little attention
is paid to its enforcement or if there is,
the hackman pay little attention to the
efforts of those who are charged with
looking after violations.
Hacks are run Unfortunately without
lights, and without numbers and rates of
fare posted and the drivers charge what
ever they can get without regard to the le-
gal forces. The fare, between any two
points in the city except from the steam
ship wharves. is % cents Many of the night
haekmen, especially those who drive from
the depots, have for some time been refus-
ing to carry passengers for less than so
cents and even then in hacks which bare
ly hold together, and are pulled by Grip
pied horses.
lated Bull street in front of the De Soto
is daily blockaded by hackmen driving in
a circle in order to evade the ordinance
prohibiting their standing i'm front of the
hotel The continual slow turning of the
hacks is an obstruction to travel and is a
violation Of the spirit If not the letter of
the ordinance.
The city council adopted the hack laws
some time ago after considerable discus
sion and for q time they were observed.
but recently very little attention has been
paid to them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-27
XMAS SERVICE by LITTLE ONES.
First Presbyterian Children CeIe-
brate the Festival Day.

First Presbyterian Children CeIe-
brate the Festival Day.
The Christmas service at the First
Presbyterian church by the Sunday school
yesterday morning was pleasing to all who
attended. The greater part of the pro-
gramme was by the children of the school.
The church was decorated with holly
and foliage of other evergreen plants. the
platform that had been built for the in
FAINT class in front of the pulpit being par
ticularly attractive. On this platform also
stood the desk from which the superinten-
deut and the pastor gave their parts in
the responsive readings and made the an
nouncements. S-~~--+
The programme consis ned of Christmas
carols and anthems, most of which were
sung by the school. Scripture readings,
responsibility, were given by the congrega-
ton. the pastor and the superintendent.
The infant class from its place on the
platform, sang two carols. Greetings We're
extended by the pastor, Rev Arthur ].
Smith and by the superintendent, Mr..
Mant Hood.
The oftertory, '"Thc Blessed Hone - was
sung with her usual charm by Mrs AIize
The Offering. which amounted to $50. was
for the benefit of the Thornwell orphange
of South Carolina, an institution for which
the Sunday schools of the Presbyterian
church annually take up collections.