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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-18

centers. Behind the Presidents seat was
the main piece of the decorations. The
large fireplace had been ob,iterated. Above
the manJel silk bunting had been draped
with two silk flags crossed above and two
others hanging from The corners in grace
full folds. In the center was a circle Of
white, the back ground for the purple
banner OF the President beneath which
was the Presidents picture with two silk
flags draped on either side of il. On the
corners of the mantle some palms and
ferns peeped out from the mass Of color,
and more silk flags were deity poised
above them. The fire place was buried
from sight with bunting. In the corner
of the room, and between the arches at
the eastern end, huge palmettoes stood
boldly out from among a mass Of palms,
giving a distinctiyely Savannah touch to
the scene. Above every window the ma
tional colors had been placed In huted
fans. ornamented with rosettes. Every
where there was a profusion OF palms and
ferns, and yet nowhere did there seem TO
be excess. The eye was peasd wherever
it fell The en- semble was perfect.
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gave as mementOes of his
visit, captured from CORVALLIS at York
town. welcomed you to-day. (Applause.)
Greene lies here, sleeping his last long
s.eep. Here Jasper and Pulaski fell; here
Lafayette was entertained; here on her
streets could have been seen Monro and
Clay and Calhoun and Webster. Here
where Robert +. Lee applause reviewed
an army clad in gray, who marched be-
meath banner that has been folded away
forever Here Grant (applause), his great
antagonist, the most magnanimous soldier
of modern times (applause) received with
the respect due to his character and sta
ton. CAppleuse.) Here Sherman rested his
weary legions and here Joseph E. Johnston
lived (Applause.) Through these streets
fitzpatrick rode his squadrons, while on
their TANKS hung Joe Wheeler. ZAP
p.ause)
Here Jefferson Davis received the hon.
age of a grateful people, whose devotion
90 the cause that was lost is only equaled
by their loyalty to the cause that won.
(Applause)
Sir, it is fitting at this juncture In our
country's history that you should honor
the South by your presence. No man has
ever mad greater responsibility, and no
man could have better borne it. CAP
plause)
Nay. sir, neither the glamor Of victory.
nor the lust of power prevented this coun-
try, under your wise guidance from adopt
ing that policy which shall be marked by
justice, by wisdom and by moderation
(Applause)
Sir, Savannah extends to you, to your
wise ministers in counsel, and 10 your
brave companions in arms, a most cordial
welcome (Applause), and sir, rest assured
that when you leave US TO return 10 your
exalted station with its manifold dutfae
that YOU can carry with you the firm con-
viction that this old city by the sea will
sustain you in every just endeavor that
has for its object the maintenance of the
dignity and the glory of our country. Gap
plause)
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Look Ahead!

When you take a policy Of life insur-
ance remember that you are making
contract for a long period. perhaps for
life. would 1t not be wise TO go about it
cautiously. Investigate. don't act hastily.
Matters not how urgent the agent may be.
See that you have a contract that you
fully understand and insist on having
every particular point cleared up; dc not
skip the fine print, read it, it is part OF
your contract and binds you equally as
much. Do not accept estimates or long
Winded promises that do not appear in
the policy and when the values are writ
ten in the contract, see that they are abb
solutely guaranteed, not assumed; beware
of ambiguity,
The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, the leading Massachusetts
company, writes policy that is
clear, concise and easily understood. II
contains in writing, both paid-up and cash
surrender values for every year after the
first. The values contained in the contract
of this company are guaranteed by the
company and the law of the common
wealth of Massachusetts requires their
enforcement You have no such protec-
ton under any other policy.
In addition to these values the company
declares large annual dividends, which,
at the option of the policy holder, can be
taken to reduce premium payments, each
year, or can be allowed to increase the in
surance and can be Withdrawn at any
time. When you are insured in the Mas
sachusetts Mutual your policy is the same
as a bank account and should the neces-
sity arise, the policy and all dividends ad-
ditions can be converted into cash at once.
Be sure you are right before you 60
ahead, for it costs no more to have these
advantages. There are other points of
superiority equally as important and you
can have it all explained to you by sim
ply writing, giving your address and date
of birth, to Harry & Apple, managers for
Georgia. III Bay street, east, Savannah,
Ga, who will send you a sample policy and
you can then judge for yourself.
Responsible agents can secure good ter
ritory.-ad.
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Always Ready.

The crowds never grow too big fl,
Hicks. Taking time by the forelocIz h.,
provides his famous restaurant with iuio,,
steaks, fat birds, rich turkeys, and ever
thing that you rarely find elsewhere.
He gets the best.
While the President may not eat Al,
Hicks restaurant to-day, people with bet
ter appetites will sit down to Hicks d,
ners and possibly better judge his fare
It is from the people who eat and eniov
1t that Hicks reputation is built.
Hicks not only obtains the very best IN
the market but he employs cooks who
know exactly how to cook it.
Here is where the trouble comes IN with
the majority of hotels and restaurants
The food is not prepared.
1t is not cooked
Or il is cooked wrong
Hicks does 1t right. He has been sn7ar.
enough to know that herein lay the scorer
of his business and he devoted his energ,
TO it.
He has succeeded
See for yourself to-day-ad.
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A DAYS DoINGs.
Our Thirty-nInth Annual ChriS4r
Panel.


Panel.
This panel is a picture of "A DAYS Do.
ings" in the life of child, and represents
the simplicity and sweetness which ever,
man and woman loves so much in tho
character of children. 1t illustrates the
phases into which the simple childifA 1,
divided. The innocent awakening wt.S
the early morning light, the recreatio,
and frolic in the fields or among the for,
ers the keen enjoyment of the meal AM,
the prayerful return to rest when tba
shadows of the night approach. II not
0n.y epitomizes chiidlife in a most nleas
ing way, but affords inspiration 10 tb.,
adult whenever he turns to it,
The panel is 10x40 inches in size and il.
reproduced from a painting by one of The
most famous artists in this class Of vyorl,
1t is handsomely finished in colors ana
will prove to be as interesting as any MI
ture we have ever published Presenta.
to all purchasers of teas, coffees. hail..
powder. spices, extracts, etc, for one W.
only, commencing Monday, Dec. 10 ana
continuing until Saturday, Dec. "a IT,
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Comnan-,
JOG Broughton street. west, Savannah "a
-ad Id
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A. Alger, Gen. w. w Gordon,
Postmaster General Charles Emory smith,
Col. j. II. Esttl, Cen Joseph e. Wheeler.
Mr. Edward I<arow, Gen. w. n. Lawton.
Judge Emory Speer, Gen. j. w. Keifer,
Mr.. W. r. Leaken. Gen. w. r. Shafter,
Mr.. John Flannery, Gen. II. T. Douglass,
Mr.. TT. NJ. Conner, Col. Victor Vifquain,
Mr.. r. p Smart, Col. w. l.. Haskln, Mr..
w w. Williamson, Col. e. z. Wood, Col.
John G. Evans, Capt. l.. L. Scherer, with
MIR. John R. Young presiding at the head
Of the table
Six long and one short table ran diago-
nally from this main table, with the aisle
TO them ON the south side of the room.
Sufficient room had been allowed between
the tables 10 permit of the easy access
OF the walters. Table No. / was near TO
the entrance to the dining room. Al this
table were seated N1essrs. G. M. Gilbert,
S. Darr, a. U. Mastson, I. Epstein, II.
Logan. l. NJ. Frank, S. Menhard, i. A.
Well, W. 3. Orear, William Kehoe, +. X.
Douglass, C. w. Saussy, r. c. Wilson. II.
II. StrOthmeyer II. L. West, J. S. Ernst
j. T. Cam. Mr.. Minnix. J. Il. Chestnut
J. j. ONei. ~. II. Gordon, G.. IL. Mac
Donald, d, G. Ashley, A. J. Baker, J. M.
Moody, r. NJ. Hun. D. Y. Dancy. w. c.
Sutlve. with C. A. Shoarson ut the head
At table No. The following were seat
ed: Messrs. J. NJ. Barnard. Charles Ellis
A. Pope DR.. J. u. Paige, G. d. Baldwin
II. c. NlcFadden T. Mcneil A. G. Tre2-
eVant. y. IT. Mcmillan, r. Mcmillan, G..
i. Chestnut, w. c. Powell, r. B. Powell.
Rev. ]. d. Jordan, W. T.. Powell, j. Is.
OH. w. w. Price, ]. s. Schriver, r. NJ
Papy, b. w. Wrenn, =. II. Hinton c..
SchwarZ, J. i. Mccain, j. ~ Wells,
Harry Wnlink, +. S, Player Secretary
Cortelyon. c. r. Heron, e. w Lane, M
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the little soldier, like the President, was
forced TO repeatedly bow his acknowledge
ments.
The President and the other guests, with
a number of prominent citizens. OCCUPIED
"A table extending the entire length of the
room and raised a foot above the other
tables. The officers with their uniforms.
gorgeous in some cases with god, were in
brilliant contrast to the other guests in
their evening dress. The ARRANGEMENTS
were excellent all were seated without
the slightest confusion, and the dinner was
In progress within a few minutes after
the President had entered. The menu was
e.aboraie, the service was perfect, and
the entire dinner moved smoothly
and with precision. At 10 o'clock the ci-
gars had been served and the hour for
speaking had arrived. And then came an
unriValled and unexpected scene. the eli
max OF the evening
Ihe band of the Ninth Illinois. concealed
behind the palmettoes and palms. struck
up me Red, White aud Blue" AS bv
magic there was a transformation. Spon-
taheous'y, without leadership. and as IL
with one voice, cheer arose and then
there was a whirwind Of applause as Tho
notes of The old song,
'The army and navy forever.
Three cheers for the red, white and blue"
filled the great room. Hardly had -
died out when the familiar strains Of
Dixie SCI the audience wild. From his
seat President Mckinley alternately waved
ms NAPKIN ana applauded with his hands.
WnAe ON the floor were nearly an ~
banquetters waving napkins. burrabinc
ana app.aud.ng AS Dixie" died avvav
ihere came the bugle notes Of the revejl,e
ana theh the drum taps. as though a com
pa"y OF soldiers were passing by, and then
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B. Johnson, W. J. Lindsay, ]. L. Hayden
Mai. G. W. Ruthers. W W. Osborne, ].
VI. Dixon, Col y. II. Creager. W. ".
Starr. J. Harrison A. p. Moore, a. r.
Fawcett. c. G.. Bell, +. w. Storer, r. l..
Wylly, G. W. Tiedeman ". D. Krenson,
G.. w. Tennille, W. G. Cam, A. B. Palm
er. A. c.. Harmon. with I. 3 Tiedeman
at the head Of the table.
At table No. the following were seated:
Lieut.. G. c. Webb, r. p. Lowell, j. Paul
sen, ". V. Railey, J. Gazan, A. LETTER.
3. F Barnes, DR.. w. F. Aiken, j. o.
VIM. J. s Wood C. D. Kline, VI. P. ISL
Goode, l. Adler, W. F. McCauley, c. c.
Ely. B. II. Levy. A. S. Guckenheimer, S.
Guckenheimer. ". S. Guckenheimer, j.
Einstein, A. Ferst. J. Ferst, John Lyons,
J. X Clarke, C. S. Ellis, L. Lovenstein,
A. A. Solomons, with I. G. Haas at the
head OF the table.
At table No. the following were seated:
A. Netsburg, A. Enrich. J. F. Doyle, w.
Frctwen, w. E. Wimpy. w. S. Scott, j..
Lippman, Rev. W c. Schaeffer, ]. r.
Cain, f. Eckstein, II. G. Kemp DR.. Rix-
ey, G. S. Wood, L. Garthe, W. Z. Curtis,
A. S Nichols, c. p. Berrien, John Rourke,
II. c. Keifer, I. S. Brown, D. A. Byck,
NJ. S. Byck. Louis Lippmau, L. Lippman,
Dr.. j. L. Hers, W. L. Grayson, J. 5.
Collins, j c. Anderson, II. Jansen, G. G.
Dahl, with J. w. Fretwell at the head
OF the table
At table No. the following were seat
eds Messrs. A. /. Stokes. s. NJ. Hamilton,
g. w. Clarke, F. @. Brown, c. L. Myers,
w. x. Halle, Col. Guthrie, s. A. Crowder,
-. G. Trenholm, J. T. West, Andrew
Hanley, j r. Kean, Rev. Dr. Fair, T.
+. Stone and J. 5. Calvert.
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PURSE INTRODUCTION.
His welcome to the President and
His Guests.

His welcome to the President and
His Guests.
In introducing the President in behalf of
the Board of Trade and citizens, Chair
man d. G. Purse said;
President Mckinley: AS a function OF
my official position, as president of the Sa-
vannah Board of Trade, and representing
the associated citizens Of Savannah, whose
joint guest of honor you are tonight, it is
made my most pleasant duty to bid you
welcome 10 the festivities of the evening,
designed to express our qualification at
your presence, and to emphasize our ap-
probation of the great consideration
shown us by the chief magistrate of our
great and glorious union of states, In un-
dergoing a long and fatiguiug journey, and
quitting for a season, the grave affairs
of stale to be our thrice welcome guest up
on this auspicious occasion.
And, to you, gentlemen, also our guests,
who have by your distinguished presence,
added significance to the welcome extend
ed to our guest of honor the President of
the United States, I say welcome, too,
from our hearts profoundest depths.
As we sit around this banquet board, the
angel of peace flaps his wings around and
above us
Successful war finds our land of refuge
for the oppressed of the earth once more
at peace with the nations, and may the
mighty God, In Ais merciful providence,
grant that no one within the sound of my
voice shall ever hear The rude alarums of
war again arousing the land 10 arms and
filing homes with sorrow for which no
trlumphs of valor can adequately compen-
safe.
At home a new era dawns upon us
Fraternity is TO supplant discord. The
graves Of the heroic dead of our civil
strife, whether their winding sheet of
glory was emblazoned with the Southern
Cross of the Stars and Stripes. are to be-
come the nations care as their valor and
renown are its common heritage. One
country and one flag are to make a d.
vlded country once again one in thought
one in sympathy and one in action. pre-
senting in solid phalanx an array of
strength over which no human power
could reasonably hope to prevail.
The apostle of this new creed is filling
the land with his numbers. and millions
receive the glad tidngs with joyous ac-
claim.
This apostle of fraternity and love sits
at meat with us tonight in the person of
William Mckinley, twenty-ffth President
of the United States, in unbroken success
sion from Washington, who it is my dis
unguished privilege to- now, present to
Won.
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How to Select IA Present.

This week the "What'n 1 get" puzzle
will come up in all its varying phases. and
it's an easy problem after all. sterpberr
& Co., the ,enterprising Broughton street
jewelers., are devoting about fourteen
hours day now to showing folks how
simple it is. Not content with personal adj.
vice, they devote some considerable spaoA
on page 10 this morning to a partial ltst az
appropriate items for holiday presents
You would do we'll to cut the list out and
go over it carefully. OF course prices ara
not arbitrary-they can suit your purse as
well as your taste or requirements. Tbev
have everything that you would expect to
find in an up-to-date high-class jewelrv es-
Enlistment, and the sooner you see them
the better you may be suited If YOU bavs
any old articles of gold that are broken ar
out of style, Sternberg & Co. will take
them at their value in part payment on
new ones, or give you the cash for them
Store open till 10 p. m. all this week.-ad
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MAYOR MELDRIMs WELCOME.
In Behalf of the Municipality of
savannah.

Mayor Meldrim followed Chairman
Purse, introducing the President in behalf
of the city of Savannah. He said:
Mr.. Chairman: Tho Board of Trade of
Savannah with their associated citizens
catching inspiration from the music Of
The city's progress. and marching in quick
time with the citys forward movement
had kindly asked me in behalf of the
municipality 10 add a word Of welcome
TO the President and his goodly party
F'ulsome praise is as unworthy OF the
man who utters Il as IL must he distaste-
full to him who hears IT, Savannah never
bows too low chat thrift may follow
fawnng;" nor does she greet the straug-
or with scant courtesy. All are welcome
20 Savannah. Nothing Is asked. whence
they come nothing Is asked of their re-
ngion or creed. II Is natural for Savau-
nah so TO be- for IN her infancy. when
first her eye opened 20 tho Hight. o. rest
ed on the nohlest form OF the age in winch
be- livcd-ORiethorpe. soldier and phiian-
thropist Her early life WAS full ~ dam
gar. and she soon came through it with
the great men % their day. Here Wesley
sans hr Immortal SONGS and here Whit
Geld prcurhnl Washington honorfd uH
wlth bis presence. and tee guns that be-
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AT the Big Store.

Next week will be week devoted to SELL
ing and fixing up Christmas packages ..
J. H. H. Entelman's.
All ingredients for holiday cakes are
fresh and ready for the housewives.
fruits OF all kinds in neat packages.
preserves and jams and all canned and
preserved pure fruits delivered promptly
Candy in bulk and in fancy naclroe+oe e.
Christmas. -0A
Imported wines and WHISTLES for the hol-
days might be purchased now. StanIe
and fancy groceries. Fone 45S for what
you wish.-ad
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HAVE ARRANGED TO OPEN 1T.
COIIinsviIIe May Yet Pay Tribute to
the City Next Year.

CoIIinsviIIe May Yet Pay Tribute to
the City Next Year.
With the streets to be purchased under
the recent resolution of Council, the city
will have the right to tax Collinsville. The
resolution provided for the purchase of GER
tain property while it was found neces-
sary to condemn other tracts needed for
the opening of one or two streets.
Alderman Charlton, who introduced the
resolution, stated that those streets will
be opened which are provided for. 1t has
been the desire of the street opening com
mittee to push the developmnt of Collins
vile, not only for the reason they desire
10 get the additional revenue, but because
it will be move in expanding the city
The streets it was agreed to open as
compromise with property owners who OBJ
1ected to the passage of the original bill
are those it was believed could be acquired
with least difficulty
Now that the city is about to reach this
object" said Alderman Davis, chairman of
the street and lane committee Il think
those of the board who have done most
in accomplishing it deserve to be congrat-
ulated. 1t was huge task, and one that
required a great deal of time and patience
The city's annual revenue will have been
increased $4,000 If everything comes out as
we expect"
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GRAND OPENING
At the Tea Store All Xmas Week.
Souvenirs for All.

5UWFCHITA Tot All.
You are cordially invited to attend our
exhibit Of our holiday assortment Of pres
ents this week. This exhibit comprises our
recent importation of fancy and staple
wares of every conceivable style and de-
sign, japanese ware, jardiniers, koras
vases, cups and saucers. European bisoue
French and Austrian china, tea sets. choc-
olate pots, fancy Plates, celery trays, roll
trays, spoon trays comb and brush travs
salad dishes, cuspidors, cabarets. dainty
tete-a-tete SETS smoking sets, hair receiv-
ers, hairpin trays, powder boxes. cracker
Jars, Bohemian ware, flower stands
vases, wine sets, water sets, etc, etc. Pre-
sent your tickets Monday and get first
choice' Inc Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Co., JOG Broughton street west ID
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MIDST CHEERS AND APPLAUSE.
The Presidential Party Entered the
Banquet Room.

nc I-EtHIHtNItHL A7uFIy LbteFeu Inc
Banquet Room.
It was $50 o'clock when the President
escorted by General Chairman Purse and
Mayor Meldrim, entered the hall From
the drawing room to the dining hall the
President passed between masses of hu-
chief executive. His entrance was the sig
nal for an ovation. There was a Wild
mingiing Of cheers, Of hand-ciapping and
Of other forms Of demonstration. Hand
kerchiefs were Waved,napkins were swung
wildly in the air. After the President was
seated the applause continued, and min
ute later AZ grew to greater volume again
as Gems Wheeler and Shafter made their
appearance. Cries of wheeler arose, and
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Christmas Week

When you como to town Tomorrow Get
your Christmas eatables at Southern
Grocery Company, ia Barnard.
Everything fresh and nice.
bruits, sauces, salads, pickles. cranber-
res The best bake of crackers iust ra-
eelyed' Zine butter, cream cheese.
Good coffee 12lac.
Tea.-ad
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Thcir Cases Went Over.

In the Police Court yesterday the charges
against John saiiba and Alonzo Christian
FOR fighting and disorderiy conduct, were
not tried. There was request for con-
unuancc ana the hearing was set for to-
morrow. The men fought on Barnard
Street over tAe sale Of 1eweiry. galiha
claiming Christian had no rieht % offer
goods lor sale Ia front OK his store.
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Christmas Holiday rate.

The Central of Georgia Railway will
sell excursion tickets, at rate of one and
one-third fares, to all points east of the
Mississippi river, and south of the Ohio
and Potomac rivers, Dec. %, %. "A. 25 %,
also Dec. 80 and 81, 1898 and Jan. /, 2 1se9
Extreme limit of all tickets Jan. 4 1900
For rates, schedules, reservations and other
information, apply to Mr.. w. G. Brewer
city ticket and passenger agent, No. 1OI
Bull street, Savannah.-ad.
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Christmas Oranges.

We are now taking orders for fancy
Florida oranges and grape fruit for Christ
mas present shipments Forwarded -
any part Of the country and all cboruoa
prepaid if desired. Let us have vo,,n e Go
ders early. w. d. simkins & Co, 21S and
2l5 Bay street west.-ad. ana
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Account Christmas holidays the F. G. q
P. R. r. will sell tickets at one and one.
third fares for the round trip, tickets to
be sold Dec. p to 26th inclusive, and Dee
80 to Jan. inclusive, with extreme Hmt
Jan. 4. 1S99.-ad.
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Inc Central Of Georgia Railway Will sell
excursion tickets Savannah to Macon
g Ca. Dec. Is, bearing final limit 10 no.
~, 49, az rate OF $40 for the round trin
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READY FOR CHRISTMAS.
Preparations Being Made in a Sub
stantiaI Way.

On the way to Savannah is a carload of
poultry and game consigned to H. Logan
from the West. Never since the old mar
ket was erected was there such disnlav
as will be seen this week. Logan has
made special arrangements for good
things for Christmas. Your orders shonId
be sent in tomorrow or next day to insure
the best treatment. Nobody, however
ever gets left, at any time, at Logan's.-
ad. q
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Annoits East India Corn Paint cprc,
tl.Ig umei u tahes on ihe corn; no pain.
49, "al'a ana buuions ana b. conceded
~ y, = wonderful corn cure. sold BIZ I'm
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Thonnesen's Art stor.

a large assortment Of framed plctpres
49,, qI'aoe Tor Christmas presents. All