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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
GEORGIA'S EARLY HISTORY.
Hon. Walter G. CharItOn's Brilliant
Lecture On Colonial Times.

Hon. Walter G. CharItOn's Brilliant
Lecture On Colonial Times.
Hon. Walter G. Charlton's lecture on
the early history and settlement of Geor-
gia, delivered a the Guards hall last night
was heard by a representative and refined
audience. Mr.. Charlton spoke for exactly
one hour. the interest of the audience in
creasing as he progressed
The fact that Savannah bears such a
close relation to the early history of the
state and that the pioneers first found
their way here, had the effect of giving the
facts brought out much importance from
a purely local standpoint. In the delivery
there was a smoothness which attracted
and held the audience in a manner that
must have been pleasing and encouraging
to the speaker
Gen. OglethOrpe, around whom much of
the early history of Georgia centers, fig
ured in those features of the lecture which
treated of the states origin.
whilst the political reason assigned
was the protection of the province Of Car
oilha the fact remains" said Mr.. Charl-
ton, that the immediate and noble OBJ
ject of the colonization of Georgia is to
be found in the words of the charter
where it recites that his majesty, having
taken into consideration the miserable con-
dluon of many of his own poor subjects,
ready to perish for want as likewise the
distress of many poor foreigners who
would take refuge here from persecution,
hath, out of his fatherly compassion to-
ward his subjects, been graciousy pleased
to grant charter for incorporating a
number of gentlemen by the name of The
trustees for establishing a colony of Geor-
gia in America -
This was among the first events charac-
terizing the early history of the colony,
said Mr.. Charlton. and it was particular
~ noticeable that all phases of the lee
ture were taken up with similar regard for
the primary facts surrounding each event.
The lecture teCmed with interesting data
concerning the history of Savannah and
at times sparks of wit We're given which
quickened the humor and intensified the
interest of the audience. In referring to
the fact that there is no monument in
Savannah to Ogiethorpe, Mr.. Charlton
said that one who has Georgia as monu-
ment may well forego the cold and speech
less marble.
The peroration was eloquent and the
lecture throughout viewed both from the
exhaustive facts with which it dealt and
the beauty of its language, is considered
by all who heard il one of the most bril-
liant recently delivered in Savannah. Much
time had been given by Mr. Charlton to
its preparation and the large audience
was not In any way disappointed.
Quite sum was realized and is to be de-
voted TO the purchase of histories of the
early settlement of other states, to be add
ed to the loan collection of the Georgia
Historical Society. 1t is proposed to add
any surplus TO a fund to be appropriated
toward the erection of a suitable monu-
ment to Gen. Oglethorpe.
On account of the interest in the SUBJ
ject, the Morning News viii print Mr..
Charlton's lecture in full next Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
MAY BIC READY THIS YEAR,
bids VIII Soon Re Called for COM
pleting the Public Building.

The work on the superstructure of The
new public building is rapidly approaching
completion, and within a few weeks, prob
ably the latter part of the month, the con-
tractors, 41essrs. Miles & Bradt, will noti-
fy the treasury department that they are
ready to formally turn over their work
But little now remains to be done on the
superStructure. The finishing touches are
being put on the tower; the iron beams
which are TO hold the pointed roof. are in
place, and soon the slate roof will be put
upon II. Then, too, there is a little more
work TO be done on the roof of the build
ing proper, which is of Spanish tile. Out
side of these two matters the contractors
have left only to complete the iron stair
way in the tower finish up a small amount
of carving, and then board up the open
ings of the building which work has al
ready begun.
The building is nearing that point upon
the exterior at which it presents the ap-
pearance intended. There are hundreds
of people in Savannah who have watched
its progress from day to day almost. and
many Savannahians are of the opinion
that they have the handsomest public
building anywhere in the country. The
large amount of detail about the building
and withal its symmetry and general ar
chitectural appearance, makes it a struc-
one can look for some time without firing
Mr.. Bradt, who recently returned from
Washington, said he was informed there
that the plans for the interior work were
about finished. That was several weeks
ago, and he was told then that within
about a months time advertisements for
bids for the interior work would be p1lb-
lished. According 10 this it is about time
now for something to be heard from these
plans.
1t is believed that when the bids are
called for the successful bidder will be re-
quired to complete the interior work with
in six or eight months at the outside. This
gives rise to the opinion that it is the in
tention of the department to complete the
building within the present year. and that
efforts are now being made to that end.
So far however. nothing has been heard
here with regard to the interior plans. ex-
cept the information brought from Wash
ington by Mr.. Bradt.
Mr.. Bradt learned also in Washington
that the interior of the building Is to he
in mahogany. All who know ANYTHING
about the building regard this
as the best wood that could
have been chosen fer the work There will
also be considerable marble used on the
work, and some of the floors in the cor
ridors ard Hobbies will be in marble mo-
sale.
There is about 100000 left for the interior
work and for furnishing the building This
is the last of the half million which has
been appropriated from time to time for
the purpose of giving Savannah a public
building.
Mr.. NJ f. Flaherty. president of the
Charles B. kruse Heating Company of
Milwaukee, Wis, to which was awarded
the contract for putting in the steam heat
ing appliances, is in the city and has be-
gun work on his contract. The contract
for this work amounts to about $500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
SEWER WORK RESUMED.
The Outlet for the Randolph Street
Sewer Changed.

Work on the Randolph street sewer was
resumed yesterday by the contractors and
was pushed vigorously during the day As
many men as could be conveniently work
I'D in the ditch. about 20 in all, were en-
.5yed.
The work will have to continue with a
amited force until the arrival of a supply
oi sewer pipe. when the laying of the lat
eral sewers can begin. The work on the
Farm street sewer will begin at an early
date. The contractors say they are only
Valting now for the city to give them the
outlet for the sewer.
The outlet for the Randolph street sewer
has been decided upon. Owing TO the re-
tlsdl OF the owners of the Lamar wharf
property to allow the sewer to cross il, it
has been found necessary to divert the
ever by running it we5I on Bay street,
aoout 900 feet, to Reynolds street and
hence to the foot of Reynolds street and
INTO the river. This will increase the length
OF the sewer about 800 feet, the extra cost
90 the city being about ST. 100. The new line
runs across corner of the Rourke prop
eriy, thus saving a short distance, and
ayolding blocking Reynolds street entirely,
While the work is in progress.
Messrs. Mitchell of New Castle, Pa,
VINO have recently secured an interest in
me contract, were on the ground during
the day directing the work
The force will be gradually increased
ms we can use the men," said Mr.. j. VIII
Mitchell. 1T will take few days to get
the force well organized. AS soon as the
city gives us the outlet for the Fahm
street sewer we win put a force to work
there and when our pipe arrives on the
ground we will have work going in several
places at once"
In laying the sewer "slants," or small
lour-lnch pipes entering the sewer, are
placed every fifteen feet on each side.
Ihese are for house connections and will
do away with breaking into the sewers for
mat purpose. The slants are being placed
on the big sewer on Randolph street
though is 1t not likely that many of them
viii ever be used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
VETERANS TO BE ENTERTAINED
Will BE the Guests of the Daughters
of COnfederacy Jan. 10.

Will BE the Guests of the Daughters
of COnfederacy Jan. 10.
There was small attendance at the
meeting of the Confederate Veterans As
ISOLATION last night. many of The veter-
ans being in attendance upon the lecture
of Hon. w G. Charlton on the Making
of Georgia"
Gen, p. McGlashan, first vice president,
presided. An invitation from the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy TO an entertain
ment at Armory Hall Wednesday night.
Jan. IS, was read and accepted with
thanks. The Daughters of the Confederacv
will in accordance with their usual cus-
tom, entertain the veterans on the ami
Versary of Lees birthday with speeches
songs, recitations and other diversions
On account of the lecture of Mr.. Charl-
ton, the address of Judge H. d. D.
Twiggs on the fight at Battery Wagner,
July Is, 1868, which was to have been de-
livered was postponed to a future date by
previous understanding.
AS the Guards and other military from
Savannah had an active part in the fight
ing al Battery Wagner the secretary was
instructed 10 issue invitations to the mil
itary of the city to attend the address A
date wiz be fixed for the lecture shortly
and the fact announced
Capt. G.. b. Pritchard was elected an
auxiliary member of the association
Mr.. W. s. Christian. Of Northampton
county, Virginia, a veteran of Stewards
cavalry, was present as visitor and was
given a hearty welcome. Mr. Christian is
stopping at No. 10 Liberty street. west
and expects to remain in the city several
weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
COL. CLOUS QUITE SICK.
Chances for Another POstpOnement
of the Court Martial

OF the Court Martial.
Col. ]. w. Clous, deputy judge advocate
general who was detailed for duty as judge
advocate in the court martial of Capt. o.
M. Carter, now ordered to begin Jan. -,
is quite sick with an attack of grip in
his room at Mrs. Heyward's, on Whitaker
street. He has been under the attendance
of physicians for the last three days and
has been unable to attend TO his present
duties in connection with the case in any
particular
1t was on that account that Col. Clous
has been relieved from duty in connection
with the court martial, and in his stead
Col. Thomas F. Barr, of the Judge advo-
cate generals department. has been direct
ed to act Col Barr is stationed at Chca-
CO. and 1t may be two or three days be-
fore he will reach Savannah TO assume
charge of his duties.
Inquiry was made yesterday to ascer-
tain if possible, whether the appointment
of a new judge advocate would necessitate
another postponement of the court mar
tial Mr.. w. w. Mackan of counsel for
Capt. Carter. said he hoped such would
not be the case. He had learned that a
new judge advocate was appointed, but
further than that knew nothing about the
matter AS the matter is an entirely new
one to Col Barr, it is possible that anoth-
er postponement may be asked for though
nothing definite upon that point can be
told now Capt. Mcclure is still here, en-
gagged upon the work in behalf of the pros
ecution, and il may be that the matter will
be worked up promptly on Col. Bars ar
rival
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
ABE SMALL's TRIAL.
hOtiOn for Continuance On Ac-
count OF MIR. Vests Absence.

MOtiOn for Continuance On Ac-
count OF MIR. Vests Absence.
The trial of Abe Small for the murder Of
Policeman Jansen Neve is assigned for
next Monday, Jan. TO- but there is pos
sibility of a continuance, on account of
the absence from the city of MIR. Charles
N. West, Smalrs leading counsel.
on the opening of the December term
a certificate from Mr. Vests physician in
New York stating that he was suffering
from neuralgia OF the eyes was presented
10 the court, and Judge Falligant then an
nOunced that all of Mr.. Vests civil cases
would go over for the present and until
some definite statement was received from
him with regard to them. A be Smalrs case
was assigned, however, along with the
other criminal cases the expectation being
that it would be taken up by Mr.. +. p
Ravenel, who has been associated with
Mr.. West throughout the progress of the
case
Now, i'll is understood, Mr.. Ravenel will
make motion for continuance of the
case on the ground of the absence of lead
ing counsel, this concession having been
made to Mr.. West in the other cases in
which he rs interested. Whether Mr.. West
will retire from the case is not known,
Jul ne mas not uone so as yet. lnere is
probability that Mr.. Geo. A. Mercer, Jr,
may be associated with the defense by ap-
pointment of the court
The status of SmalFs case is familiar.
He has had two trials, and each time was
convicted and sentenced to be hanged.
Each time the supreme court has granted
him new trial, the first time on account
of an error I'm the courts charge, and the
second time on the account of the impet-
uous remark Of a juror This has led some
to the belief that the supreme court does
not think Small should be hanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
DUN's NEW MANAGER.
MIR. John Fowler to Go to Texas Az
General Manager for That state.

Mr.. John Fowler to Go to Texas As
General Manager for That state.
Mr. William r. Finegan has taken ac-
tive charge as manager of the Savannah
office of r. G. Dun & Co.'S commercial
agency, in place of Mr.. John Fowler, who
has been in charge of it for the last five
years, and who has been transferred to
Texas as general manager for that state.
with headquarters at Galveston.
Mr., Finegan comes from Charleston. s.
c., where he has been located for the last
three years as assistant manager of the
office there. He has been with Dunn's
agency for the last eighteen years having
started with it in Nashville Tenn his
home state. From there he went to St
Paul, Mimi, as assistant manager of the
office there, and from st. Paul he went
TO Charleston. In coming TO the Savannah
office Mr.. Finegan is promoted from the
position of assistant manager TO that OF
manager.
Mr. Fowler has also been given a pro-
motion, and a good one. From manager
of the Savannah office, a local position he
has been made general manager for Texas
with headquarters at Galveston Mr.
Fowler was formerly located at Calves
ton as assistant manager, and the worl,
there will in no wise be unfamiliar To him
Mr.. Fowler has made many friends dur
ing his residence i'm Savannah who will re-
greet to see him leave the city. but who
will be glad TO know of his good fortune
in securing a better position. Te viii re-
main in Savannah until about Jan. % ana
see TO II that MIR. Finegan becomes well
acquainted with the business people ana
business interests before he goes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
SUING FOR ATTORNEYS, FEES.
MIR. George w. Owens Brings Suit
Against Sewer Contractors.

MIR. George w. Owens Brings Suit
Against Sewer Contractors.
Mr.. Geo. w. Owens filed a suit in the
city court yesterday against Messrs. De-
laney and Zipf. who secured the contract
for constructing the new drainage sys-
tenn, in which he claims $500 as a balance
due him on account of fees as attorney
for them.
Mr.. Owens original bill was $50 of
which it is stated $3.50 was paid on ac-
count, leaving a balance due of $500 Mr.
Owens, after filing suit sued out pro-
cess Of garnishment against the Ger
mania bank, which it is said, had money
belonging to the contractors. Later in the
afternoon a bond for $1,000, double the
amount of The claim was given 10 Justice
Naughtin, before whom the process was
sworn out, and the garnishment was dis
solved There was no garnishment pro-
cess against the city or the city council.
Aessrs. Delaney and Zipf. who claim the
amount charged by Mr.. Owens is excess
sive, were represented in the transaction
by. Mr.. Walter G.. Hartridge
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
RELIEF OFFICE ESTABLISHED.
Charitable Association Quarters at
Hull and whitaker Streets.

Hull and Whitaker Streets.
Quarters were established yesterday for
Relief Agent Wakelee of the Charitable
Association. He will be located in an of
flee at the corner of Whitaker and Hull
streets, where the business of the asso-
citation will be conducted.
The Office is in the basement of the resi-
dence occupied by Mr.. Wakelee, and the
fact of its convenience in this regard was
one of the considerations before the board
in making the selection. At almost any
time through the day Mr.. Wakelee viii
be on hand and if called on at inopportune
hours, he will not he put to great incon-
venience in responding
While the ticket system was not discuss
ed by the executive board, 1t is under
stood it will be adopted. Otherwise the
association would be open to everybody
and more might be required than could be
fulfilled
A number of tickets will be given each
member of the association and when APP
pealed to, the applicant will be given a
ticket and referred to the relief agent.
BY this method it is hoped to systematic
the work and bring matters to more eff
cient status.
Supplies will be given out in place of
money, but no attempt viii be made to
get stock Of secondhand goods at pres
emit The board realizes that one of the
main things called for will be wood and
coal, and especially will this be the case
during cold weather. Arrangements will
therefore, be made for these supplies and
they will be forthcoming when wanted.
Agent Wakelee made several suggestions
to the board as to his idea of the best
methods in carrying on the work. He had
no funds of any amount 10 report He
will be actively engaged soliciting sub
scriptions from now on and the board is
especially anxious that he meet with a
hearty response. This canvassing, how
ever will not interfere with the work. as
it is now unders TODD all matters are in
shape 10 proceed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
A. p. A. WORK STILL ACTIVE.
city officials Receive a Supply OF A.
u. A. Literature.

city Officials Receive supply OF A.
p. A. Literature.
The city officials have all received a SUD-
ply Of A, P. a. literature in the last few
days. Mayor Meldrim, Clerk of Council
Bailey, Marshal Power and others have
been favored. A packet was also address
ed to the president of Council" doubtless
intended for the chairman of council. AL
dermau S. =. Hamilton.
It is said that various other parties.
known TO be in opposition to the A. r. A.
and its principles, have received similar
literature through the mail. No letter or
writing of any kind has accompanied these
undesirable contributions. All the parties
TO whom the literature has been sent are
known to be in opposition to the A. p. A.
For this reason some are inclined to look
upon the matter as a joke. while others
think it is done to annoy them.
1t is claimed that the A. p. A still main
tains its organization in Savannah and
that it still has a considerable member
ship. though the order was reported to
have been entirely disbanded here several
months ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05

It is predicted that the vessels of the
whaling fleet, most of whose underwriters
are in San Francisco, have been caught in
the ice and some may not last through the
siege. Danger also threatens those who
neglect what are called "riding" ailments
for they may not last through the crisis
Resort TO Hostetter's Stomach Bitters az
once for incipient rheumatism. malaria
constipation, nervousness and kidney com
plaint.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
The De LOssy-HoIden ChnmpopD.

The finest vintage and the choicest i'm
ported is the de Lossy- Holden Cham
payne. The 1892 vintage of this famous
standard brand is now being imported in
to this country. In richness and ouaIity
1t is unequaled. Connosseurs procIatn,
1t to be the finest wine of this century
Tor more than fifty years the, de Lossy.
Holden mas been renowned in Europe as
a select cuvee. 1t can always be relied
on for purity and deliciousness For S,aIa
by Lippman Bros, Lippman's Block Sao
Yannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05

Mr. A. N. Sickles of Worcester. Mass.
and Miss Sarah Goldman of this city were
married last night at Turner hall, Rabbi
A. Horwitz officiating. A number of
friends of the bride and groom were pres
ent at the ceremony. After the marriage
a supper was served and was followed by
dancing.
Mr., and Mrs. Sickels will leave TODAY
for Florida, where they will spend several
weeks before going to their future home
In Worcester
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
WAVE EN- ENCOURAGEMENT.
Public Requested to Visit the savan-
nah kindergarten.

nah Kindergarten.
The Savannah Kindergarten Associa-
ton, an account of the annual meeting
of which was published yesterday, seeks
not only the financial support of those
chartably inclined, but their encourage
ment as well. The ladies of the associa-
ton desire those who take an interest in
this work to visit the kindergarten them
selves, and TO see for themselves what
is being done. Tney also ask the PRAYERS
OF Christian people for success in their
work. These matters were especially men
toned by Mrs. w. r. Leaken. the Dresi-
dent of the associa ton, in her annual od-
dress. The ladies trust that the encour-
agement that has been given the work In
the past will be even greater in the fu-
ture ana that more will take a personal
as well as a financial interest in the move
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
LYcEuM's SECOND LECTURE.
Mr. George IA. vending On unseen
Realities" Tonight.

Realities" Tonight.
FNir. George r. Vending will lecture to-
night at the Guards hall under the au-
spices Of the Savannah Lyceum. Unseen
Realities is the subject of the lecture
which has won Mr. Vending many glow
ing tributes wherever it has been deliver
ed. The lecturer has been upon the plat
form for more Than fifteen years, and is
regarded as one of the best that have been
secured by the Lyceum for the season His
home Is at Washington, where he spends a
great zeal of his time. His name is well
known in the literary world as wen as a
lecturer. Some few years ago Mr.. Wend-
ling delivered his lecture on Stonewau
Jackson here, and many entertain pleasant
reeollections of the pleasure it afforded
them to hear il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
HEARING POSTPONED.

MercantIIe Trust CO.'s AttOrncy Una-
BILE 10 Get Here Yesterday.
The hearing in the case of the Southern
Bank against the Mercantile Trust Com
pany OF New York did not take place yes
terday before Commissioner H. e. Wilson
as was expected. A telegram was re.
ceived from Mr.. Henry Crawford. stating
that he would be unable TO get here heforo
Jan. 10, and asking that the matter he
deferred until that time The hearing .v,,s
accordingly postponed The case is ono
in which there is a dispute as TO the
amount of fee that should be paid The
Southern Bank for work in receiving Cen
trail railroad securities deposited under The
plan Of REORGANIZATION.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
DEATH OF mrs. c. :. WILSON.
Her Funeral VIII Take Place This
Afternoon

Mrs. c. S. Wilson. formerly Miss Lula
Resslin of Savannah, died yesterday at
Thomasvilie. The body was shipped a.
Savannah for interment. and the funeral
will take place from go Harris street
east at 1890 o'clock this afternoon. MIR
and Mrs. Wilson were married in Savan.
nah only five months ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-05
sanitary Force Reduced.

The force of sanitary inspectors under
the health officer has been reduced. Inspec-
Tor John Dinon and Marcus LowentbaI
having been dropped The force Is usuall,,
reduced on Nov. 1, but for various reasone
no change was made until Jan. /.