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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-06

play Governor. When he first read his
name in the paper, it was rumored as a
remarkable fact among the men who
would have laid down their lives to be
Governor for one month, that he swore
vigorously.
But no one knew better than Sam Will
son the man he had to deal with, or the
tools he had TO use. Within twenty-four
hours Sam was visited by half dozen
Johnsonvile politicians among them two
or three friends of Holcomb. These he
instructed to win Holcomb around imme-
diately. 1t isn't every day that the nom
nation for Governor comes shocking at
mans door, said Sam. Besides, you
can tell him 1t won't hurt his business
any TO have had the title of Governor.
You want to start at him right off. too
because the Culberson fellows from here
will be over right away to see what he
will do You've got an early start. and
you want to keep going"
Sam Wilson was right. After thinking
the matter over a couple of days, the Gull
berson circle decided to approach Hol-
comb to learn his position They found
him still undecided, and, in spite of the
assaults of his friends, still with lean
ing 10 decline, which they hoped to en-
courage.
The Johnsonville men, in the mean time
posted back to Wilson in alarm Hes
SSHeAAinNS 90 tic temperance vote, SdiO
one of them. He says he can't afford IT.
1t will cost him $4,000 a year out of the
business, and heaven knows how much
more, and he never was much on luxu-
ries.' F."
What If it does?" said Sam. "He can
a1ord 1t, can't he? Now l tell you what
ia DO IL L were in this thing. I'd get
the people started. The people want Hol-
comb, or they will want him. and it's
about time they were heard from. You
go over and get up a rousing citizens
meeting In Johnsonville, and let him hear
from 1t. That's what ia do"
The politicians set off Immediately end
the citizens meeting was brought off the
first night the village band had an open
Date. There was a crowd brought out in
one way and other, and a delegation OF
leaders was chosen to present the call Of
the people. The Herald announced the
next morning that. in the light of such
demonstration from the heart of the
people, there could be no doubt that any
hesitancy which Mr.. Holcomb might have
felt about accepting the nomination would
De overcome, and quoted Latin to prove
1t. No man could afford to disregard such
a call.
But the Johnsonvllle men were still in
doubt about the man. He was of a Scotch
Irish brand, which dislikes to be driven.
Send him over to consult with me, II
you want to- said Wilson. Hes been
here before"
Finally they induced Holcomb to drop
in, and for solemn period Of three CT
gars the glass door was closed, while tho
two men talked 1t over. Wilson began
with congratulations, and continued with
the air Of a man who sees resistance inn
possible. when man has the governor
ship thrown at him Ike a boquet," he
said, he can't afford 10 refuse TO pick it
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He also received many calls and many let
tiers from homeless politicians, who wish
ed to put themselves on record.
In short time the governor consid-
cred it his duty to visit the Herald office
again.
II have come sir" he said to Wilson,
Ito congratulate you on your apparent
success in upholding the rights of this sec
ton, SIR"
The tough old newspaper man WINGED at
the task there was before him. but he
went at it with customary vigor
Yes" he said, we're going to get 1t,
l believe. Now, we have got to pick the
man. I'm glad you dropped in TODAY.
governor for I have been thinking over
that matter pretty hard, and I'd like to
talk 1t over with you. I'll teli you how /
see it. You know how we are fixed. The
times are hard, devilsh hard, and there s
a gang of rascals up there at the state
mouse VINO would rob a communion box
ltH be hard fight but we want to knock
them out, and we want a man from this
end of the state to do tia young man
and business man. I've given the mat
ter good deal of time and l think l nave
hit upon the right man for the place-it s
ex-Lieut. Gov. Miles Holcomb of Johnson
VILE" He stopped a moment 10 give en-
phasis to his words.
We'll, governor he continued.
comb do for the placer s
The Old man had been gradually stiffen-
ing up for the blow during Wilson's ex-
plosive conversation. HIS face was nearly
purple when it fell He arose to his feet
Mr.. Holcomb Is an admirable man.
sir" he said. mo doubt he would make
a good governor, sir. Good day, sir
Sam Wilson mopped his face as the old
man stamped down the stairs. That's
work. ne said.
But Sam Wilson had something more to
occupy his mind that day than sentiment
He must bring out in the morning the
Herald's candidate. He bent all the best
energies of veteran political pleader into
his appeal for Miles Holcomb. And to
close up all avenues of retreat he quoted
Governor" Culberson OF the nomination.
That veteran leader of the party" the
article ran, ''ex-Lieut. Gov. Cutberson
when consulted on The subject, expressed
his warm opinion of the choice"
This announcement of a candidate made
more than usual row. Old Governor
Culberson had many friends in town; be-
sides we have natural feeling that we
do not care to hand over 10 Johnsonville
anything we can reasonably keep our
selves.
Sam Wilson had his work cut out for
him and he knew it. And The worst part
of 1t was, his candidate was not sure he
wanted to run. This strange phenomenon
was brought about by perfectly natural
causes. Niles Eolcomb was The head or
the big Johnsonville mill He was a lead
er in the ranks of men who do things Big,
broad-shouldered, rough and shrewd he
was the typical guardian spirit of a cotton
mill. and he recognized that there was
his place. Once he had taken time to play
lieutenant governor for a term. but that
was only side issue. lie was not anxious
to let the big machine trundle along BY
itself for two years while he went off to
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was a petitioner at the power of the press.
but he mad no intention of losing his dig
nifty After some political gossip between
them, he made his whole proposition.
Il have come sir" he said, Ito remind
you of what you are aware doubtless al
ready, that our section Of the state has
the prior claim on the nomination for
Governor this year. It. Is my desire to
ask you to agitate the subject. sir. in the
columns of your newspaper. II would be
valued favor to your section, sir, to
make our claim on the office apparent at
this time, before those people in the north
ern section of the state claim it again on
some pretext or other.
Sam Wilson assented readily to the
proposition. He had been planning to do
this for some little time. he said. and
he was very glad that the Governor had
come in TO remind him of it. Nothing fur
ther on the governorship was said. Both
men carefully avoided 1t. Yet Gov"
Culberson was much pleased with his in
terVleW. When he arose to 60 Sam VII
son complimented him on his health.
You are looking extremely well, gov
ernor,' he said,
The Governor acknowledged the COM
pliment.
by the way. Governor said Wilson.
are you older or younger than l ann"
you are"
''Sixty-seven.''
"Ah, then, sir, 1 am year your senior"
said the Governor" II am S."
The stately old figure, with its gold
headed cane, tramped heavily away. AS
he heard its footsteps on the stairs, Sam"
Wilson sank back again into his old Office
chair and shook his head
Wilson had followed the world closely
through his gold-bowed spectacles. and
he lived In a different generation from
Gov" Culberson, In the old school of
politics man had become Just ripe for
Governor at IS; now a man in his greatest
strength was none too strong. Sam Will
son remembered with a half smile the
days when a fine figure and manners and
an unexceptional family were chief among
the qualifications for the governorshp
The Governor must be fighting man
now, with the physique of an athlete the
intellect of a criminal lawyer, and nerves
like telegraph wires. Arrayed against
him was the cleverest band of sharpers
that the couutry afforded hired by prince
ly pay for what they could steal by out
whiting the representatives of the people
and especially this one man. The Govern
or's work was not for a benevolent old
gentleman. IL may be different in some
other states, but we are killing Governors
at IS.
Nevertheless Sam Wilson wanted the
governorship for our section and began to
can for il most heartily. AT the northern
end OF the state there was some tendency
to dernur at first, but the general drift
of events seemed favorable to u.s. There
would be no difficulty In finding the proper
candidate, the Herald asserted.
II was at this time that Gov" Culber-
son began to enjoy foretaste of the lows
OF victory. The old-fashioned country poli-
ucians who formed his council of advis-
ers considered the choice already made
Was there any such candidate in our part
Of the state2 they asked, convinclngly.
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christian Stewardship will be the
subject of the sermon this morning at the
First Presbyterian Church by the pastor
Rev Arthur J. Smith. In the evening
he will speak upon Taking Away the
Stone" The Sunday school will meet at
4:30 in the afternoon, and the Young Peo-
pies meeting win be at 1880 p. m. Mrs
Mize sings at the morning and evening
services.
After the morning service the annual
business meeting Of the congregation will
be held
The repairs OH the church building are
progressing. The members of the church
are looking eagerly forward to their COM
pletion.
There is always welcome for stran-
gers at all the services. Soldiers are es-
pecially invited.
The Bible readings given by Evangelist
Ferdinand Schiveria at the First Presby-
terrain Church last week were exceedingly
interesting. He spoke some plain truths
In a most loving manner. The attendance
steadily increased. The desire has been
expressed that he continue his readings
this week. This he has promised to do
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There has been desire on the part of a
large number of ladies' to be assistance 10
the soldiers now encamped near the CITY.
but they have so far found few channels
through which they could show their in
terest in the young men away from home.
Mr.. f. L. Smith, the secretary supervising
the Y. M. c. A work in the Seventh Army
Corps has plan to suggest to the ladies.
The Ladies Soldiers Aid Society has called
meeting of this society and of all ladies
IN the city who desire to help, Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Y. M. c. A.
building TO hear Mr.. Smiths plan to make
Thanksgiving day a pleasant one for the
soldiers.
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The meetings wifi be held in the lecture
room of the church at 4:S0 p. m. every day
except Monday and Saturday The fol-
lowing are the subjects he viii speak upon
Christ our Friend" Tuesday; Christ
Our Suficiency" Wednesday; Christ
Our High Priest Thursday; The Second
Coming OF Christ" Friday. These meet
ings are open 10 all who desire TO come.
Rev. Arthur J. Smith attended the state
convention of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor at Macon last
week. He was elected president of the
state organization. This was the first
convention that has been held in four
years, and 1t is thought it will mark a
revival of interest in the society. There
was quite a good attendance and six
others. representing the FIRST Presbyterian
and the Christian churches. were present
as delegates.
Services this morning and tonight in
the lecture room of the Independent Pres
byterian Church will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Dr. James Y. Fair
1t is expected that next week the Young
Peoples Society of the church will resume
the publication Of the sheet that was got
ten out weekly last winter to serve as
programme of services. These are found
a great convenience.
The Presbyterian ministers OF Savannah
will leave the latter part of the week for
st. Mary's, where they will attend the
meeting of the Savannah presbytery. This
win commence on Friday and viii con-
tinue until Monday. Wednesday of next
week the meeting of the synod of Georgia
will begin at Thomasyille. From St.
Mary's the ministers viii go to that place.
and all will be absent from their pulpits
next Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-06

To-day is the sixth anniversary of the
connection of the pastor, Rev. Dr. w. c.
sehaener, with the Lutheran Church OF
the Ascension. He viii preach an ami
versary sermon at the morning service.
Nov. 6, 1892. DR.. Schaeffer preached his
first sermon in The church. Since that
time he has become endeared to every
man, woman and child of his congrega-
ton, and there are none in the city who
do not admire and esteem him. His devo-
ton to his work has become widely known,
and he is interchangeable In his labOrs for
the good OF his people and the betterment
of the city. He has become greatly at
tached to Savannah during his stay here
and it's interests are close to his heart
Not movement that has been calculated
to advance the moral condition of the city
has been started that DR.. Schaeffer has
not taken an active part in, and his eff
forts have been often largely responsible
for the success of undertakings that have
condueed TO the betterment of the city
He was strongly influential in the estab-
lishment of the Charitable Association of
Savannah, an organization that, in it's
good works, lives as a monument to the
zeal and energy of those who set II afoot
The Sunday school will hold its annual
rally" at night. An entertaining pro-
gramme is prepared. The school will
march into the audience room of the
church, carrying their class banners and
singing the professional Rev. o. II. L.
Mason, chaplain of the Forty-ninth Iowa
Regiment, will make one of the addresses.
The public is cordially invited to the
morning and night services.
The Deaconess Society will hold its reg
ular monthly meeting at Mrs. A. Kessel's
Monday. at 4:3O p. m.
The hour for the mid-weekly prayer
meeting is changed to 4 p. m. Wednesday,
The services at St Pauls Lutheran
Church to-day will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. NJ. J. Epting at II a. m. and
s p. m. After the morning service annual
reports will be read, showing the work
done by the pastor and the financial con-
diiion of the congregation. This church is
three years old to-day. Every member is
urged to be present Soldiers and other
visitors will find cordial welcome.
The annual election of officers will be
held at the church tomorrow afternoon
from to 6 O'Clock.
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AS was announced in last Sundays
Morning News, the contract for rebuilding
the Cathedral has been awarded Messrs
Miles & Bradt of Atlanta. This contract,
however is only FOR the building. and
does not include the furniture, heating
lighting or windows. A moderate estimate
of these extra and necessary items Will
add fully $50, coo to the cost of the Cathe-
dral Work win begin on the building
within a fortnight
Extensive repairs are being made to the
Immaculate Conception Church in At
lanta.
Rev. ]. II. Lesieur for some time con-
nected with the Cathedral, died in Dan
bury recently.
Mass is said every Sunday morning at s
o'clock in some one OF the camps The
gentleman in charge of the Young Mems
Christian Association tent in Col. Bryan's
regiment has been very kind in rendering
the use OF the tent for the Catholic SOL
diers for Sunday morning services. The
first service was held there on last Sun
day.
There are 1900 Catholic soldiers in the
camps around Savannah.
Sunday services at the chapel at the cor
rer of Liberty and Lincoln streets win be
as follows: First mass. a. m. second
mass, 9 a. M; third mass 1890 a. m. There
will be no evening services. The services
at the chapel are those of the members
of the congregation of the Cathedral Of
ST. John the Baptist.
At the Sacred Heart Church, corner OF
Habersham and Second streets, services
to-day will be as follows: First mass, z
a. m. high mass, 10 a. m; Sunday school.
915 a. M; vespers, sermon and benedic-
ton, s p. m. A cordial invitation Is ex-
tended to any Catholics among the visit
ing soldiers who may desire to attend these
services.
baptist.
All services are now held in the lecture
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Capt. Mason, chaplain of the Forty-nInth
Iowa, viii hold religious services in front
Of Capt. BOWS quarters this afternoon al
O'Clock. Citizens Of Savannah as wen as
soldiers are invited TO be present.
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room of the First Baptist Church. The
pastor. Rev. John D. Jordan, Will preach
at both services. His morning subject
will be Temperance and Good Con-
science" The subject of the night SER
mon win be THE Greater Salvation; Its
Neglect and the Result" The Lords sup
per will be administered after the morn
ing sermon. All persons without other
church engagements are cordially invited
to all services of this church. The annual
meeting OF the congregation was held on
Wednesday night, and the reports for the
year were highly gratifying Never in the
history Of the church did there seem to
be greater unity and prosperity.
At the Duffy Street Church the pastor
Rev. James D. Chapman. will speak in the
morning on Unity in Love" At the even
ing service, THE Goodness of Cod viii be
the theme. Soldiers and strangers are all
cordially invited to worship with this con-
gregation.
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Christian,

The services to-day at the Christian
Church win be conducted by the pastor,
Rev. E. A. Bosworth, who will preach both
morning and evening. At the morning SER
vice his sermon will be on "Trlumphng
With Christ" The subject OF the evening
sermon will be Gods Providence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-06

A musical and Evolutionary entertain
ment Will be given under the auspices of
the Christian Church at Yonges Hall
Tuesday evening. The following is the
attractive programme that is to be rem
dered:
Piano solo, Miss Meta Fretwen.
Song, Miss Caraker.
Recitation, Prof. r. J. McIlveen.
Little Quakers, Master p. Everett.
Banjo duet Prof and William McIlveen
Dialogue, Miss Haas and Miss Gutnan
Song, Miss Nellie Everett.
Reading Prof. r. J. Mc1lveen.
Trio, Messrs. Pace and McIlveen.
Song, Miss Caraker.
Humorous dialogue, Prof McIlyeen. vii.
liam Fish, w. E. Dupont, William Nell
veen. Refreshments.
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Episcopal.

Rev. Charles II. Strong, the rector, hav-
ing returned from the general convention
of the Episcopal Church, will resume serv-
ices at st. Johns Church to-day. Morn
ing prayer, holy communion and sermon
Will be at IL o'clock. The subject of the
sermon win be The General Convention
of 1881 At night the rector will deliver
a sermon upon Marriage and Divorce as
Discussed in the General Convention OF
1885,
A new musical organization, known as
the Savannah Instrumental Quartette, will
play at the service of st. Johns Sunday
school this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The
auartette is composed of some of Savan-
nah's best musicians.
The rector, Rev. j. l.. Scully, will Of
ficiate in the conduct of the services to-
day at ST. Paul's Church. The services
win be as follows: Early celebration of the
holy communion, 7:30 a. m; morning pray
err. 1890 a. m; celebration of the holy
communion and the sermon at II a. m.
The meeting of the Sunday school will be
at A O'Clock in the afternoon, and the
evening prayer and sermon will be at
o'clock.
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All services are now held in the lecture
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Rev. DR.. ]. o. Branch, pastor OF Wesley
Monumental Church, has been at Dixie.
where he has a country home, for the
past week with Mrs. Branch and their
son, Rev Orson Branch, who is quite ill.,
Their many friends trust that the illness
may not prove serious
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-06

At Grace Church to-day at both SER
vices, Rev Osgood F. Cook, the pastor,
will continue his sermon against the IL
quor traffic.
After the morning sermon the sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will be admin
istered. At the close of the Sunday
School several children will be baptized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-06

Extensive repairs are being made to the
Immaculate Conception Church in At
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-17
hs first cls,s in every respect.

be hret Glars IN every respect.
The course will be given in the Congrc-
gational church but is not intended to be
at all UNCONVENTIONAL in ITS character.
Tickets for the entire course Of five mum.
beers will be so cents, and this extremely
low price is made so that the course will
be within the reach Of everyone. 1t will
be necessary to sell 200 tickets at this rate
in order to pay expenses and il there should
by any chance be surplus, which, is doubt.
tul, another lecture will be given, or the
money reserved for next season as the tick
ct holders prefer.
A canvass of the village for the sale o
tickets will be made soon and it is hopet
will meet with the patronage which tn,
course certainly deserves. The course ha
been arranged as follows:
Lecture by Chaplain c. o. Day on 9Th
Vermont Troops at Chicamauga."
Lecture by Rev E. c. Bisbee Of Chicopee
"Reforms and Reformers."
Lecture by Prof Lageock of Hanover, In
structor in Oratory and Rhetoric a
Dartmouth College.
A first-class reader.
A Concert.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-17

the senate, Hon. T. N. Hastings and Hon.
S. s, Jewett, are both in their 4lst year,
Mr.. Hastings being about four months the
older. OF the two candidates for speaker
of the house Hon. Frank d. Cur i n is AS
aud Rosecrans w. Pillsbury, Esq is SO.
Congressman Frank &. Clarke OF this dis
tiict is AZ
There is nothing strange 10 the proml-
hence of young men in political life. 1t
has been noticeable in this country often,
since the adoption OF the constitution as
we'll as before. In the adoption Of that in
strument young men. played an important
part. Tie Federalist papers, which did
much towards the acceptance OF thu con-
stitution by the states, we'e written printi-
pally by Alexander Hamilton, who was 30
years old at the time OF the constitu ional
convent m, John Jay, who was AZ, and
James Madi,on, who was &c. OF These
III ee, Hamilton was secretary oil the treas
ury in Washington's cabinet two years
later. and Jay was the first chief justice Of
the Unit.d States, appointed in 1889 by
Washington.
Beside, Hamilton, Washington's first
cabinet consisted of Thomas Jefferson
az 9 46, secretary of sta'e; Henry Knox
80, secretary OF war and navy; Samuel Os
good, Al, postmaster ger eral; and Ed.
mund j. Randolph, So, attorney general
A cabinet of that age today would be
looked upon as anomolous;-Keene Senti
lTel.