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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
OGLETHORPEs' NEW CAPTAIN.
Lieut.. 7. s. Lucas of the Naval Re-
serves Chosen.

The nominating committee, appointed
some time ago to suggest a captain for
the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, Company
D of the First Regiment Of Infantry, re-
ported at the meeting Of the command
last night. Mr.. T. S. Lucas was recon-
mended by the committee, and his name
was enthusiastically received by the mem
bers of the company.
The committee was comprised Of Col A.
r. Lawton of the regiment, Capt d. G.
Purse, Messrs. w B. Nell, ]. H. Estill,
Jr., and Branch LaFar. Col. Lawton
submitted the report, saying that Mr..
Lucas had been seen by the committee,
but had not expressed an intention of ac-
cepting the captaincy unless the company
was unanimous in its choice of him. To
this the Colonel had replied that he
would not be wanted unless he should be
perfectly satisfactory TO all of the men.
The men listened with the closest atten-
ton while the Colonel addressed him, and
when he called for their vote the unani-
nifty shown was taken as an indication
that Mr.. Lucas is the choice of the com
pany and that his acceptance of the honor
VIII follow. When they saw how every
man was for the proposed captain, the
members burst into applause.
The formal election of Mr. Lucas will
probably be held next Monday night. 1t
is Col Lawton's intention to promulgste
the order for the election this afternoon
at the dress parade of the regiment,
which will thus give the company the
five days notice required by the regua-
tons.
The election of Mr.. Lucas to the cap
taincy of the company insures its being
commanded by one thoroughly able to
sustain 1t in the reputation it has always
enjoyed. He will be popular with the
men and Will be of vast aid to the COM
mand as the possessor of great store
OF military knowledge He has always
taken great interest in military matters,
at one time intending to make the army
his profession. He was three years at
West Point, to which he was appointed
as cadet from South Carolina. He had
to leave the Point on account
of his eyes, having made a
good record during the time he was there
Mr.. Lucas is now lieutenant, junior grade,
of the Third division of the naval militia
He was elected to this position from a pri-
Vate in the battalion of Savannah Voun-
teer Guards.
The resignation of Lieut. c. F. Law,
which is now in the hands of Col. Lawton
will be forwarded to the office of the ad-
Jutant general as soon as the commission
OF Capt. Lucas has been received. Lieut.
Law allowed Col. Lawton to withhold the
resignation until after a captain could be
selected by the men. The committee will
doubtless act with Capt Lucas in submit
ting report regarding the succession to
the first lieutenancy of the company. Mr.
Harry Richardson Is now second lieuten-
ant and is very efficient officer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
CRECHE TO BE CHANGED.
The Present Location Not an Advan-
tageOus One.

The Present Location Not an Advan-
tageous One.
A meeting of all the circles of the Kings
daughters of the city will be held to-mor-
row morning at the residence of Mrs. G.
I. Taggart, No. 208 Jones street, east
The ladies of the circles will consider
matters pertaining to the nursery con-
Quoted under their auspices on Bay street.
1t is likely that a report will be submitted
by committee that has been at work to
secure a house for the nursery in a better
location than the present one. The ladies
find that may women are unable to leave
their children at the Bay street home dur
ing the day while they are at their work
on account of its being too far out of their
way. They cannot find time, in many in
stances, to go to the home and then get 10
their work by the hour their labors are de-
manded at the places where they are en-
ployed.
The ladies think that by getting house
more conveniently and centrally located
they will greatly help the nursery. OF
late it has been much more successful
than when first established and the ladies
are anxious to continue the work. Thev
hope to get into the new house, if the re-
port of the committee proves favorable, by
the first of the month. A new matron will
then take charge of the creche
Inc present matron will retire from the
position, owing to her own children having
contracted whooping cough. The house on
Bay street is used as a mission, and some
of those who have visited it 10 attend SER
vices are supposed to have brought the dis
order. The matron's children have been
Frustrated, and others have been with
drawn from the nursery. The place is to
be thoroughly fumigated by the authori-
ties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
TRINITY'S REVIVALS BEGUN.
The Opening Sermon Preached by
Rev. c. ID. Adams.

Rev. c. ID. Adams.
Revival meetings were opened at Trinity
Methodist Church last night. Rev. c. D.
Adams preached on the subject of moral
and religious freedom, and the comforts
as a result of the souls release from sin.
He spoke earnestly and in manner that
fully convinced the congregation of the
sincerity of his reasoning and conclusions
Rev. MIR. Adams talked from the posi-
ton that man, when enthralled in iniquity
encountered a hindrance that would be a
lasting drawback until removed by re-
pentance. The purpose of the Gospel Is
to rescue men from this condition, and
the church is a distinctive power in bring
ing about mans redemption. He spoke of
religion, not as a theory, but as a fact
and enlarged on the thought in a forcible
and persuasive manner.
stFfhe sermon was an appropriate one for
the initial service, and was fully up to the
expectations of those present. Rev. Adams
Is sure to be heard by large congregations
There will be no afternoon service to-
day, but during the remainder of the
week there will be services each day and
night at 4 and o'clock The members of
that church extend a special invitation
to all, and are anxious to see the pews
filed at every service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
Il. OF Prs NEW BUILDING.
The Contract Awarded and Work to
begin Not Later Than March l.

The Contract Awarded and Work to
begin Not Later Than March 1.
Bids for the erection of the new castle
han of the Knights of Pythias were opened
yesterday afternoon at the office of Archi-
tects Eichberg & Witcover There were
three bids, as follows; A. C. Scott, S17. 379;
j. R. Eason, $780, and the Stewart Cen
tracing Company, $16S21.S5.
The contract was awarded to the Stew
art Contracting Company, which at once
sent out orders for some of the materials
to be used, so as to be in shape for be-
ginning the work at the earliest possible
moment. Work will begin just as soon as
the tenants of the small buildings to the
south of the present hall on Barnard street
can be gotten out of the way, which will
be- 1t is stated, not later than March l.
The contractors have five months in which
to complete the new building, and they
expect to have the work done on time. II
pill be completed, therefore, on Aug. J.
The new building will be three stories
in hight, and win front on Barnard street
just south of the present castle hall, al
Barnard and York streets. 1t will front
fifty-two feet on Barnard. and extend back
sixty feet on York street lane The first
floor will be taken up with stores for each
of which there viii be n basement. on
the second floor will be the banquet hall.
officers quarters end library while on The
third floor will be the ball room and drill
room. The new building will he built Of
pressed Pompean brick, with granite
trimmings, and will undoubtedly present
quite handsome appearance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
WANTED A SPECIAL TRAIN.

Report That Gen. Lee Had Left Ha-
wanna on the Torpedo Boat Cushing.
The Plant System received orders from
Washington night before last to have a
special train at Port Tampa TO convey
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee to Washing
ton.
1t was rumored that the consul general
had left Havana on the tor
pedo boat cushing for Tampa.
and that he would take a special for
Washington Immediately on his arrival
there. The order. however was counter
manded yesterday, though the Plant Sys-
TEN was in readiness to furnish the train
and put Gen. Lee into Washington in short
order. There has not been discovered any
foundation for the rumOrs that Gen. Lee
left Havana on the Gushing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
RACT< EooN 1rcrsr,.
Their Next State Convention VIII Be
Held In Savannah.

Held In savannah.
Savannah's delegates to the eighth BIZ
ennial state convention of the Ancient
Order of H!bernians returned yesterday
from Augusta
When the delegates arrived Sunday
morning they were met at the train by a
committee from the Augusta divisions.
The visitors attended mass in a body at
st. Patrick's Church, where Rev. Father
Clifford. officiated.
The convention was called to order by
State President A. j. Gouley of Augusta.
who introduced Rev. Father p II. Nc
Mahon. The address of welcome was de-
llvered by Father Mcmahon. and a re-
sponse was made by County Presiden.
John j. Dillon of Chatham. in behalf of
visiting delegates. These included dele
gates from the counties of Chatham. Full
ton, Richmond Bibb and Pickens. Among
the speeches was that of National Presi-
dent OConnor which was considered the
best of the occasion. In the course of the
proceedings the convention pledged its
earnest support to the rebuilding of the
Cathedral in Savannah. The following
officers were elected:
State Presidential. j. Gouley. Augusta
First Vice Presidential. j. Redmond
Macon.
Second Vice President-W. A. McEu.
royd, Pickens county.
secretary-John j. Powers, Savannah.
In the dlGterent reports it was shown that
the order was in the best condition. end
that large amount of money had heer
distributed the past two years to the mem.
bers and their families, or given out fo,
SICK benefits and funeral expenses. The
next convention will be held in Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
WILL ANSWER TWO CHARGES.
John Harris Held for an Assault and
for Disturbing Public, Worship.

John Harris, colored, was arrested by
Policeman Jernigan last night for an os-
sault on Carrie Richardson at No. IS
Farm street. He was lodged in the police
barracks for a hearing, but 1t has been
found he viii have two charges to answer
instead of one.
Policeman Jernigan discovered that Har-
rs was the negro who created havoc in a
negro church Christmas by firing a ps-
tol. The wOrshippers assembled rushed
over each other In their frantic attempts
to get from range of Johns weapon, and
the excitement was such the police were
called to restore order. But by that time
the negro was gone and this is the first
heard of him since Notwithstanding he
has been badly wanted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
District Messenger building Robbed

The Office of the District Messenger and
Delivery Company was broken into -yester-
day before the occupants arrived. desk
was robbed of small sum. The robbery
was reported TO the police, and "Cuffy'
Gibbons, cO.ored, was arrested on suspi-
cion. 1t Is believed the building was en-
tered from the Montgomery street side.
A large number of small boys infest the
corner near the building, and The 0fIcers
of the company are inclined TO attribute
the lob TO them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
In MEMORY OF MISS WILLARD.
w. c. It. U. Ladies' to Hold n Memorial
Meeting.

A number of the members of the savan-
nah branch of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union met yesterday after
noon at the residence of the president. Mrs.
K. Webb, No. 11S Oglethorpe avenue. west
for the purpose of taking some action non
the death of the late esteemed president
of the national union, Miss Frances E.
Willard.
1t had been anticipated that the ladies'
would adopt memorial to Miss Willard.
but, after discussion, it was determined
to hold memorial meeting. The lecture
room of Wesley Monumental Church has
been rendered the ladies for this purpose.
and it is probable that 1t will be used some
afternoon of this week.
A committee of ladies was appointed to
make all necessary arrangements for the
meeting and to secure speakers. This com
mittee will endeavor to arrange to have
the meeting on Thursday afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
Ex-sAVANNAHIAN IN KLONDIKE.
j. A. Mercier's Big Contract 20
DredEe Rivers There.

According 10 a dispatch from Montreal,
Quebec, Mr.. Joseph a. MERCER, for many
years a merchant of Savannah, and a
brother of the late Premier of Canada.
has concluded a deal with the Dominion
government by which he has the sole
right to dredge $50 miles of rivers in the
heart Of the Klondike district
The arrangement is for from five 70
thirty miles on each of fourteen rivers IN
the Klondike district. An immense sum
Of money has been paid for the privileges
but the present owners OF these have No
intention Of operating themselves.
The scheme is backed up by an immense
amount of capital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
Death of Mrs. James f. Butler

Mrs. Annie Butler. wife of MIR. James
f. Butler, died yesterday after an illness
of over two months, from blood pois IN
ing. Mrs. Butler was married about a
year ago, and leaves an infant son, two
months old. The funeral will take place
from Sacred Heart Church this morning
at II o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
TO ANSWER ron LARCENY.
A Scene Follows the Arrest of "a
YnmacrnVV Woman.

HnmacrnW Woman.
Officer Dan KIey yesterday arrested
Mrs. Alice Stewart, who lives at Farm
and Margaret streets charging her with
the larceny of clothing. The officer first
appeared with a search warrant and
found quantity of the things, alleged
to have been stolen from Mrs w. H.
Tow, No 400 Charlton street, west.
Somewhat of a scene was enacted when
the case eliminated in the arrest, the
recovery of the clothes and the appear
ance of the prosecutrix and defendant in
court. There was considerable caviling
and the justice was compelled to make
frequent use of the gavel to keep order
Mrs. Stewart was loud in her denial and
protested that the articles recovered are
her property The case was set aside by
the justice until to-day, when it will be
tried. Mrs. Stewart was allowed to go on
her recognizance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22

Il was a sufferer from dyspepsia govt
and rheumatism caused by impure blood.
I tried various medicines but obtained no
relief until / began taking Hoods Sarsa-
parila. This medicine has made me a new
man, and is the best ever took 1t has
been a blessing TO me-" william NJ. James.
Brogdon, S. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22

Coughs and Hoarseness. The irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
lieved by use of Browns Bronchial Tro-
ehes." Sold only in boxes.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22
TO TALK EXPOSITION,
Omaha Commission VIII BE Here
This Week.

The Omaha Expositiorf Commission is
expected in Savannah Thursday. Mayor
Meldrim will call meeting to listen to
the commissioners and their plans for
Georgia's representation at the exposition
The meeting will be held in the City
C0uncil chamber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla Easy and yet
efficient.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22

A small fire at Abercorn and Third
streets called out the southern half of the
fire department early yesterday morning.
The fire was In a shanty occupied by ne
groes, and was. extinguished by the chemi-
cal. The house was blazing when the fire.
men arrived, and threatening surrounding
property, the neighborhood being thickly
built up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-22

Continued on Third Page.l
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14

the close of the last performance on
Christmas the lights were lowered and
a winters night scene presented. with
full moon shining upon snow-covered
housetops and plains. over which soon
came Santa Claus. dashing along in a
frost-glittering sleigh, drawn by rein
deers. the juggling of whose bells could
be plainly heard Upon housetop tho
sleigh halted, and Santa Claus disap-
peared down chimney.
Then the scene changed, the lights
were turned out, and the hundred sill
very voices Of the company united In
singing The Star Of Bethlehem. Then.
still singing, the pretty little ones, all
beautifully costHmed. marched across
the stage each bearing in his or her
arms the dainty presents from Dan
Rlee's Santa Claus. O. that was a great
night in New Orleans and my Santa
Claus saw that no hungry one in the
whole city went suRnerless 10 bed.
And what became of those dear lit
tie boys and girls of my company?
We'll, some are dead. and some are
married while am still Dan Rice. |
want to see twent-=siX more years in
order to ascertain tie ultimate level OF
the new woman
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14
A CONSIDERABLE MOTHER.
The Daughter Tells Why She offered No
Advice ON tho Marriage Question.

The Daughter Tells why She offered No
Advice ON tho Marriage Question.
had taken a very toothsome but not
highly finished dinner at the mountain
farmhouse, and when | started on my
way the daughter, who had looked after
my wants at the table, informed mo
that If [ had no objections she would
ride a piece" with me. | gave an I'M
mediate consent. and we were present.
ly jogging along toward the Cumber-
land River.
Il presume, | said, bowling with as
much gallantry AS the circumstances
would permit, that If any of your
beaus should see us riding together my
life would scarcely be safe from their
jealous rage"
Well. | s'pose ef Jim wuz here, she
hesltated, ut mlghtnt be sieh Il picnic
as it looks, fer Iims mighty bad about
me That's why he amt here now. =
"Why?' | asked with considerable
more interest and not nearly SO much
bow and paayer
He shot a hole through the last
Teller | rid with and had to take to the
woods TIL he gifts we'll "
Does your mother approve of your
marrying him." | asked.
mo" she responded easily, Nav
ain't takln' one way ner tother She's
been married -four times and has made
such a drafted muss nv It every time
that she says she amt a flttin person
to give advice ON the marryin question
nohow, even eff | wuzn't old enough to
do my own piekin an ehoosin'." which
seemed to be such an unanswerable ar
gument that | retired from the field
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14
She Thouuht Of l.nua.

"A Boston mother WAS instructing
her little daughter how to behave when
she went to luncheon at the bishops
house Now, dear. when the butler
hands you something the first time take
little on your plate When he comes
the second time you may help yourself
to little more, but the third time you
must say, mo, thank you" just as you
always do at home So the little Bos-
ton girl went to the bishops house to
lunch and came home much delighted
with her visit. Did you do Just as /
told you, darling?' inquired mamma
anxiously ! took something very nice
when it was handed to me the first
time and then when the butler came
again | took little more, but the third
time ! sale" No, thank you" But when
he came the fourth time you hadn't
told me what to do 80 just thought Of
papa and said, no, damn you,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14
THE TALKING PIG.

None of my numerous Christmas
experiences have been sad ones. re-
marked the famous cid clown, Dan
Rice, who CHANGED 60 be in a reminis-
cent mood the other day.
1T was on a holiday" he continued.
/ that | accidentally determined TO be a
/ Snowman. While walking on the out
skirts of Pusburg. Pa, paused to
admire pen of fine pigs by the road
side Now a pig is not the least in
telliaeat of animal creation that Is, he
liknows enough to sat whenever he gets
a chance | was fairly proficient
amateur venriloquiat ut that time, and
the owner OF the reu was astonished to
hear me maintain 3 an animated con
versation with a sleek. fat porker as he
approached the sly.
rig, yen know yon ate that pullet,
feathers and all. uce0siuglN eXelaim-
/ cd
Dan. you lnoW you lie ana the
truth amt in you, came the angry re-
snotse from within the sty
'HhWat The diyil's got later me
pigs" thelr owner WonderinglY iu-
dHires
The diyil take ye, We Oirish ma
eur' sqeekug voice replied from the
pen. Dan swot i'm in tn smeller'
"Ill do nothing of the kind. you un-
grateful beast VAS my indignant re
ply You've got The devil in you
after a few Minutes conversation
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14

Hera. an ill-bred man. But | found It
paid. just the same As the original
shakespearan clown, drew salary OF
/ $4,000 a season. and endcared myself
to a discriminating and fun loving pub
lie
Another memorable Christmas
spen' as a prisoner in Blue Eagle Jail.
charged with the helnous oifense Of
providing the general public with
amusement, entertainment, and in
structlon, in the form OF a circus Now,
one of my objections to prison life is
that 1t is too combining, but just the
same, was Santa Claus to the prison
ers. and visitors at the jail that day.
We had fine dinner OF roast pig and
fowl, with cranberry sauce and nince
pies. That day l. for the first time, sang
before a select audience my famous song
Of The Rlue Eagle Jail which subse-
quently feyolutioniZed public senti=
ment against showmen.
Another never to be forgotten
Christmas | spent In Havana, when at
the height Of performance before Il
large audience the best lion tanner that
ever | knew furnished n dinner to n
cage OF fierce Numidiau beasts When
the lions were finally beaten back from
their prey with red-hot irons there was
Just enough left Of FlorinelIi to hold a
funeral service oyeN That was ALI
Wen. such Is circus life" exclaimed The
old clown. mDuInfully
The happlest Christmas Of my life
was spent at New Orleans Al that
time / had company Of 100 OF the
voiced children tha ever
sang, and with them was giving a
series OF spectacular musical produce
lions at various cities IN the sonth
travelling on my own steamboat THE
tour had been unusually profitable, and
so announced that at the close af the
last performance. on Christmas. Dan
Rlce's original Santa Claus would ap-
pear In his sleigh with many unique
effects, and present TO each der li,Ia
member OF his eompany q token 81 Tire
season.
Il and my agents spared no efoi IN
perfecting the necessary rlans. and Ut
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14
4 PERFECT NEWSPAPER

. publish ALL THE NEWS promptly and
succinctly and in the most readable form,
without olison or partisan bias; to discuss
its significance with frankness, to keep AN
OPEN EYE FOR PUBLIC ABUSES, 10
give besides complete record Of current
thought, fancies and discoveries in nil de-
partments Of human activity in its DAILY
EDITIONS Of from 10 to Il PAGES, and to
provide the whole for its patrons at the
nominal price Of ONE CENT-that WAS
from the outset, and will continue To be
the aim of 1.-THE RECORD "
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-14
CHRISTMAS GtAONeSS.

Children faces slean to-day;
Hearts are happy. glad as May;
Gifts surprise us with their cheer;
Earth is heaven, for heaven is here.
When the year is fading slow,
Angel pleasures mo.tals know;
IN our hearts aud homes We find
Eden fingers yet behind.
When che soul Gods Gospel feels.
Paradise about it steals.
And it never gees away.
Life itself is Christmas Day
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,Indc W DInerence.

Plunkyille Bugle: Just as we went to
press we noticed that the =" and the
e" had dropped off the ends of the
first word In our head line Oh Smelling
the Spanish Camp" but the difference
made was so immaterial that we con
Guided to let 1t 70 as 1t stood.