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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
BAprIsTs RECEIVE AccEssIoNs.
Seventy New Members welcomed by
Rev. DIR. Jordan.

Seventy New Members welcomed by
Rev. DIR. Jordan.
There were no formal Easter services
at the First Baptist Church. such not be-
ing the custom of the church. There were
decorations of palms and ferns around the
pulpit however. and a special programme
of music was rendered by the choir under
the direction of Mrs. May Silva.
The special features of the service was
the welcome by the pastor to the new
members of the church received during the
recent proracted meeting, of whom fifty
were present The total number Of men,
bers received during the meeting was sew
enty During the eleven months of DR..
Jordan's pastorate he has received 140 new
members 10 the church.
The sermon. which was chosen especially
for this OCCASION was on how to lead a
church life. This DR.. Jordan summed up
very briefly in the words; Read you
Bible and pray. Go to church and pay"
Reading the Bible each morning and get
a key thought for the day, he told the
new members. Do not neglect devotions.
Make a regular habit of attending church.
Become regular contributors to the church
and all its enterprises. A cordial welcome
was extended TO all the new members.
Each one was urged to consider the pas
tor his personal friend, and TO be the
personal friend of the pastor. Mutual bur-
den bearing, prayer and rejoicing consu-
tuied the true life of the Christian, he told
them. The ordinance of communion was
administered after the sermon.
At night DIR. Jordan preached upon
Sabbath Observance" Baptism was ad-
minstered to four candidates after the ser
mon.
DR.. Jordan leaves to-day for Brunswick,
where he will assist his friend, Rev. Wal
ter Gilmore, of that city, in conducting a
series of meetings. He will be absent
about ten days Rev. Fl. c. Hurley. pas
tor of the Baptist Church at Guyton, and
a friend and classmate of DR.. Jordan's.
will conduct the services al the First Bap
tlst next Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
SOUTH CAROLINA

The officers of Edgeheld Rifles have re-
ceived their commissions from the Cover
nor, and are now ready for marching or
ders.
The Manning Hosiery Mill has now about
forty operators, and it is said that the su-
perintendent is now off looking for more
machinery.
The State Medical Association will meet
at Harris Springs this week and on Thurs
day night MIR. Harris will tender the as
sociation banquet
1t does not appear that the frost of
Wednesday night has done any serious
damage in the most important fruit
growing sections of the state.
Clarendon county has held no meeting
or convention to elect delegates to the pro-
hibition convention, which is to assemble
in Columbia on the 14th instant.
A few days ago the trestle across the
Saltkehatchie swamp in BarnwelI county
fell in with three freight cars, which were
badly damaged but no lives were lost.
I4aurens has quarantined against Column
bia. Persons from Columbia win not be al
lowed to land here unless they have health
certificate from the board of health, stat
ing they have not been near effected per-
sons or places.
DIR. voigt, president of the Theological
Seminary at Newberry. and who is also
president of the board of advisors of Eliz-
abeth college at Charlotte, will preach the
baecalaureate sermon at the approaching
commencement of that college on June 10.
The county auditors are paid out of the
state treasury. The pay roll has been in
creased this year by s., 500 on account of
Charleston, S1,S60. Next comes Richland
and Spartanburg, with $500. Cherokee
pays the lowest salary, only $500.
The Lutheran congregation of Newberry
has begun making arrangements for the
entertainment of the United Synod Of the
South, which meets there early in May,
by authorizing committees on correspond
ence, reception and entertainment. There
will be from 70 to 100 delegates present
Senator Miller of Lancaster has received
a proclamation from the Governor Offer
ing a reward of $50 for the capture of ].
G. Upchurch, who recently killed Robert
Beik of Lancaster county at Fishing Creek
factory, in Chester county. Upchurch was
seen in Charlotte, n. c., shortly after the
killing.
The barn and stables of Capt. S. d.
Lane, who lives near Oak Grove, in Kirby
township. were burned a night of two ago.
Two mules, colt, a COW. a quantity OF
corn and fodder and a number of farming
implements were burned The loss win
amount to about $500 or $GOO. He had $3.50
insurance.
The fourth negro conference for South
Carolina will be held at Clahin University
Thursday, April p. The topics to be con-
sidered in the mems meeting are property
manufacturing, farming, building and
schools, and in the womans meeting
home health and the future of negro wo-
manhood. Souvenirs of a plan, elevation
and bill of material and list of hints on
home and health will be given to each one
present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11

Schroeder. Mrs. George Schroeder and Mrs.
E. a. NJ. Schroeder.
After the singing Of 1.-THE Story We
Love" by the school, Rev. DR.. Schaeffer
delivered an illustrated Easter address.
The Illustration consisted of a large paint
ing, showing the three women who had
come to visit the tomb of Christ in the
early morning, with the angel sitting to
one side and pointing to the empty tomb.
The painting was Illuminated from the
rear, and added effect was given the lee
ture by lowering the lights in the church
during the pathetic and affecting portions
of the address and turning them on in fun
at the close. Dr. Schaeffer's discourse
was upon The significance of the Easter
celebration and the importance to the
world of the death and resurrection of
Christ DR.. Schaeffer spoke of his pride
in the school, for which he evidently had
good reason. The large painting used in
Illustrating the lecture is the work of Mr..
Albert Furrer.
The singing by the school was excellent.
and was remarkable in view of the fact
that so many young children took part
in it.
The last song on the programme was
Easter Bells after the singing of which
the services concluded with the doxology
and the benediction by the pastor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
A FAST CATCHER SIGNED.
Buck Miller, who Lead the Texas
League Last Season, the Man.

League Last Season, the Man.
Buck Miller, catcher, was signed by
the Savannah club yesterday Manager
for several days.
When it was learned that Sullivan would
rot be here for some time Huston imme-
diately cast his lines out for a catcher
and, after good deal of dickering over
terms, Miller was landed yesterday Hus>
ton telegraphed him railway fare and he
left at once. He will be here tomorrow,
and win catch in the opening game in
Charleston Thursday. N
Miller played with Waco and Denlson, in
the Texas League, last season. In the
first series he did not show up so well.
He caught in twenty-three games, had sc
put-outs, 81 assists, errors and 1875
chances, with a percentage of 1888. In the
second series, however, he lead the catch
ers, and during the latter part of the sea-
son he caught brilliant ball for Waco.
He caught in forty-six games had 1893 put
outs, )35 assists, errors and 236 chances.
with a percentage of 1856.
Sullivan, who was signed to do the
catching for Savannah, is still in San
Francisco, attending his mother, who is
dying. Sullivan may not be able to come
for several weeks yet, and until he does.
Miller will do the backstop work Ballan
tyne will remain with the club. but IL Is
not now known what he will do
Dowie telegraphed Manager Huston that
he would leave New Orleans either Satur.
day or yesterday. He may arrive in time
to play in to-day's game
Savannah and Augusta will play again
to-day. This will be the last exhibition
game either of these teams will play be-
fore the opening of the season, and the
Augustus win return home tonight. Man
ager Leonard's team will make a hard trv
for the game, while Illusions men win do
their best TO make it two straight
Hallowell will officiate in the box for
Savannah, Huston will be at third il Dowie
does not arrive in time and two of the
pitchers will play in the field.
The management decided to admit ladies
free to the park to-day and the only
charge for the fair sex will be to he
grand stand
The regular playing season Of the league
viii begin Thursday. The first game 81
the series however, was scheduled for yes
terday Mobile and Montgomery obtained
the consent of the other leagues clubs 10
play their first game yesterday. as these
cities thought 1t would be well TO omen
the season with Sunday game
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
FLORIDA

John L. Beaman will he a candidate for
treasurer of Osceola county.
The Sunny South is the name of a new
weekly paper which will be published at
Miami N the near future.
A business man of Kissimmoe is in treaty
with Western capitalist who is DESTROYS
of starting a state bank there this sum
mer.
The Padgett turpentine farm at Para
disc is working many hands at present
and is turning out many barrels OF rosin
and ttrpentIne.
The sugar cane on the ST. Cloud planta-
ton, at Kissimmee, although somewhat
retarded by frosts. is doing fairly well
The acreage has been increased by IS
acres.
Capt. A. B. Hart has planted over 800
acres OF tobacco in Columbia county, ana
under favorable circumstances expects 10
produce at least 100000 pounds of choice
oilers and wrappers. .HF-
Last week forty miles Of wire fence
from Fort Kissimmee to Niece Bufrs
were cut to pieces by unknown parties
The fence was built by Messrs. Shipper.
Alderman and Moody and Mclaughlin
The old building which mas been used
BY the colored Baptists of Lake CITY as
church, and which was almost demol-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
SEVENTH sTREEr,s FESTIVAL.
Interesting Exercises by Rev. E. F.
MOrgan's Sunday school.

MOrgan's sunday school.
The Easter service of the Sunday school
of the Seventh Street Methodist Church
was largely attended last night. Long be-
fore the opening hour chairs had to be
placed along the aisles for the accommoda-
ton of the parents and friends of the
school.
The opening song was Low in the Grave
He Lay" The Greed and prayer were re-
cited, and after that the Scripture lesson
was read by the pastor, Rev. e. F. Nor
gan. The song, Joyful Tidings,' was sung,
and after it came the recitation Now /
Lay Me Down to Sleep" by Venie Sanders.
The dialogue, Honor Thy Father and
Thy Mother" by Willie McFarlane and
George Sanders, was well given. The
Memory Bridges" was recited by Frances
Grayson, and the song, He is Risen" was
then sung. A reading, Teaching a Sun
Gay School Class" by j. Parker followed,
and after It a song by the infant class.
The recitation, THE Teachers Diadem,"
was we'll given by Miss Lena McFarlane
A song, True Easter" followed, and then
came an exercise, THE Easter Wreath"
by nine girls, and an address by the pas
tor. The closing song was 'Lord Dismiss
U.s. and was followed by the benediction.
Among the special features of the pro-
gramrne was the recitation, THE Teach
er's Diadem." Another pleasing feature
was the dialogue, Honor Thy Father and
Thy Mother" Mr.. j. Parkers reading,
Teaching a Sunday School Class" was
also well received.
The music was under the direction of Mr..
Joseph Benson.
The Seventh Street Sunday school,
though not yet year old, is growing
rapidly 1t was organized Oct. 3, 1897, with
seven officers, fifteen teachers and seven
ty-one scholars, and now has a member
ship. of 27S including eight officers and
nineteen teachers.
The superintendent Mr.. Jas. L. Chris
tan, and his corps of officers and teachers,
are very much interested in their work,
and last nights attendance demonstrates
the fact that they are being appreciated by
the parents and friends of the school.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
SONGS ny LUTHERAN CHILDREN.
Church of the Ascension Sunday
Schools 10th Anniversary.

Church of the Ascension Sunday
Schools 10th Anniversary.
The Sunday school of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of the Ascension cele-
brated its seventeen anniversary and Eas-
ter festival last night. The church over
flowed with the children of the school
their parents and friends. The children
of the Sunday school assembled in the
basement of the church by classes and
marched to the auditorium, bearing their
class banners and signing their process
sional hymn.
After the usual responsive exercises tAo
songs were very prettily end sweetly sung
by the infant class. The little ones W.
peared to enjoy their part OF the pro-
gramme very much. After responsive
scripture reading. led by DR.. Schaeffer.
and the signing of several songs by the
school, the superintendent report was
read. Mr.. w. b. SPAIN, superintendent
of the school, was absent by reason OF
Illness and his duties We're performed by
Mr. NJ. l.. Exey The school has u offi-
GERS, 81 teachers, $40 scholars, and 175 in
the infant department making a total
membership Of 5S4 The average attend
ance during the last quarter have been
26s ana the amount of collections SIPS Sc
The Easter offering amounted to S1eO.
IL was announced that the school mad
been the recipient of n handsome present
in the shape Of a fine concert grand piano
the result Of the efforts Of Mrs. Henry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
ISLE OF HOPES SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Interesting Exercises at It's Third
Anniversary.

The Isle of Hope Sunday school cele-
brated it's third anniversary yesterday.
The church was beautifully decorated with
flowers and ferns. There was a large at
tendance from Isle of Hope and other
points in the vicinity, besides number of
visitors from Savannah.
The exercises consisted of singing reel
tations and addresses by the scholars
Mr.. ]. F. LaFar, superintendent of the
school, presented his report, which showed
that the average attendance during the
year to have been thirty-flve while during
the summer months there was an average
of fifty in attendance. The report showed
the contributions from the scholars during
the year to be $50.
Rev. Mr.. Mingledorf was to have deliv-
cred the address. but owing to his recent
illness was unable to attend. Mr. w. B.
Stubs was requested by the superlntend-
ent TO address the Sunday school, which he
did in most pleasing and instructive
manner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
SALUTE FOR GEN. LEE.
Chatham Artillery VIII Honor the
Consul General


Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will be greeted with
something of a demonstration when his
train from Tampa arrives in Savannah.
Tampa dispatch says he will leave
there this morning by a special train. The
hour of departure is given as O'clock
which would put him here about o. clock
tonight.
A salute viii be fred in his honor by a
platoon of the Chatham Artillery. A num-
Der of members of the company met at
their quarters yesterday and discussed a
fitting recognition by the battery of the
passing through of the general of the Con-
federacy and the consul general, who has
so ably and bravely upheld the interests
of American citizens in Havana. 1t was
decided to apply to Capt. Walker for per
mission to order out a platoon to salute
Gen. Lee.
Capt. Walker readily accorded the per
mission, and II was determined to fire
eleven shots from two guns. the salute
given in honor of a brigadier general bv
artillery. A soldier In the Army of VirI
ginia with Gen Lee said last night that
MS rank was not that of brigadier. bur
OF a major general. as he was In com
mand OF a division OF cavalry. This being
the case the number of shots win be in
creased to that demanded by military
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
DRUNK ON EASTER SUNDAY.
Police Had to Lock Up DisorderiSi
Patcr FamiIias.

II. o. Carter, aged 30 years, was arr
rested for disorderly conduct in his house
at Henry and Lincoln streets last night.
Policeman Farrell was called on to quiet
Carter. who was about TO clean out his
home because OF too much booze.
When locked up In Jail he had the in
cispensable bottle, which had not been OPP
ened. He also had a wound on the righG
side of his head, from which blood was
trickling. Carter reported he was struck
in the head by his son. It was reported
the son was endeavoring 10 keep order.
however, and struck his father when it
was seen that there was no other way 10
avoid a fight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11

which consists Of Miss Lionne Brockway.
soprano; Mrs. Sanbcrg, alto: Mar. J. F..
Benson. tenor: Mt C. E. Wright, bass,
and MIR. w. NJ. Cler orSanist.
The pastor Rev. o. F. Cook, preached
Easter sermons at both services. At the
morning service Mss Brockway sang
Granier's solo, "Hozanna," and at night an
Easter song.
At Trinity Church special musical
service was rendered Rev. J. II. Scruggs
preached on the Resurrection of Christ"
A song service was held at night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
IN THE METHODIST CHURCHES.
Elaborate Music and Easter Sermons
at Wesley, Grace and Trinity.

at wesley, Grace ana Trinity.
Most attractive and appropriate decora-
tons were arranged at Wesley Monumen-
tai for the Easter services. Just in front
of the pulpit was a magnificent cross Of
Easter lilies and evergreens, while on
either side were stands of lilies and potted
plants Evergreens in profusion hung
from the organ loft, across the railing OF
which appeared in large bright letters
Christ is Risen"
A most attractive musical programme
was rendered, and large congregations
attended both the morning and the even
ing services. In the morning Rev. J. O
Branch the pastor, preached on the sub
iect, Jesus, the Light of the World -
and in the evening, on Jesus the Divine
Healer" Both services were much enjoy
ed by those who attended them.
Al Grace Church the services were in
keeping with the day. An elaborate must
cal programme was rendered by the choir
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11

etiquette when a salute is fired for
major general.
The mayor and aldermen may go dovW
to the train to greet Gen. Lee. 1t is not
known al just what hour the special will
arrive, but 1t is likely that a large crowd
Will be on hand to catch a glimpse of the
consul general. He is now the lion of the
day, his bravery and wisdom in the adj
ministration of his Office having won him
the admiration of the people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
POLITICS IN GEORGIA.
Comments of Editors and the Candi-
dates in the EieIh

Judge Spencer r. Atkinson and Senator
Robert l.. Berner held a long conference
in the editorial rooms of the Macon Tele-
graph Thursday night. ana while the re.
suit is not definitely known, it may safely
be stated that no agreement was reached
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Festival Music and Rich Flowers
Marked the Services

Marked the Services.
The Easter services at the First Presby-
terrain Church were largely attended. The
church was full at night when the special
music by the choir was excellently rem
dered Mrs. Mize's singing of the solo
from Messiah by Handel II Know That
My Redeemer Liveth," was the best she
has given in Savannah.
The sermon by the pastor. Rev. Arthur
]. Smith. was from Matthew 2S:6: Come.
see the place where the Lord lay" Several
lessons were brought out from the visit
to the empty tomb.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-11
CITY BREVITIEs.

The festival chorus will meet Friday
night instead of Thursday night, at ST
Johns Parish hall, for rehearsal
The age-herald., 1898-05-14
DID FRENCHMEN
 FIRE THE SHOTS !?
Which Killed Our Sailors and Disabled Torpedo Boat
 WinSIow.

New York, May 13-A dispatch to the World from Washington says:
 'grhe possibility of diplomatic complica- tions between the United States and France is suggested by this question, which is ag- itating naval officers at the capital: Did French experts man the guns that carried death to five American sailors on the Wins low?
 The suspicion directed against France is due to two causes-the recent blockade run ming experience of the French steamship Lafayette, which was released after be- ing held up by the blockading fleet and the improvement of the gunners manning the guns on the Spanish forts.
 The improvement has been so noticeable, according to naval experts, that it indi- cates the introduction of new and more ex- perienced hands, when considered with the previous work of the Spanish gunners, who could not send a shell within half a mile of a man-of-war, much less strike a lotion torpedo boat.
 Reports from the American fleet block ading the Cuban coast received during the last four or five days have credited the Spanish gunners with much better marks manship than has been formerly given them.
 According to naval officers, the surprising efficiency manifested Tn the recent Work cannot logically be explained by natural improvement due to practice. The Span ish gunpers who have been popping away at the blockadlng fleet for ten days prior to Tuesday were reported to be so bad as to merit the deserved contempt of the young est powder monkey in the American serv- ice.
 Many officers in gunnery argue that the gunners who brought havoc to the little c1nxx not 1a hoe xryt,n have been operating the guns at Cardenas, Havana and Matanzas during the blockade. They are inclined to believe that the men who did the work are new corners, better trained and more expert than the Spanish gunners, and their deduction inspires the suspicion against the French liner LaFay- cite, which by act of courtesy of this gov ernment was permitted within the lines of the blockade for the ostensible purpose of delivering in the ship to the French consul at Havana and deportng French residents who desired to leave the Cuban capital.
The age-herald., 1898-05-14
Knight Templars Elected officers
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Selma. May 13.-The thirty-eghth con clave of Knights Templars of Alabama elected the following officers:
 Rt. eminent grand commander, Philip Milhouse. of Selma.
 Esteemed deputy grand commander, William E. Oakley, of Decatur
 Grand generalissimo, R. M. Cunningham, of Birmingham.
 Grand captain general, Robert Moutl- droup, Jr., of Eufaua.
 Grand prelate. Rev O. P. Fitzsimmons, of Birmingham.
 Grand senior warden. George F. Vince lock, of Birmingham.
 Grand junior warden. l.. w Hubbard, of Selma.
 Grand treasurer, J. M Collins, of Troy Grand recorder, H. Clay Armstrong, of Montgomery.
 Grand standard bearer, Charles R. West colt, of Montgomery
 Grand sword bearer, Charles D. Pearce, of Mobile.
 Grand warden, R. L. Teague, of Mont gomery.
 Grand captain of the guard, R. w. Suth- erland, of Mobile.
 Mobile was selected as the meeting place of the thirty-ninth conclave.