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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
CHRISTMAS SHIP AT ISLE OF HOPE
Sunday school Children Made Happy
Nv It


A ship took the place of a Christmas tree
at the Isle of Hope union Sunday school
night before last. The departure from the
stereotype tree was an innovation quite
relished by those who had seen one many
times.
1t required several cars to transfer peo-
pie going from the city and the event was
attended by many anxious to have the trip
as well as to enjoy themselves while there
Among those attending from the city we're
forty girls from the Savannah Female Or
phan Asylum, who We're given a special
car. When the hour for beginning the en-
tertainment arrived, the room was more
than comfortably filled.
The exercises were in charge of Mr.. j.
f. LaFar, superintendent of the school,
who mad taken special interest in having
an entertaining programme arranged.
Prayer was offered by Rev. ]. o. Branch,
pastor of Wesley Monumental church. The
school then sang several Christmas carols
and listened to instructive talks by Rev
Branch and Rev. NJ. ]. Epting, pastor of
st. Pauls Lutheran church. Then came
recitatlons by several young ladies', among
them Misses Alberta Wyllv, Marie Bandy.
Ella Nelson and BERTHE Waite A dialogue
was rendered by Misses Josephine Coop,ar
ana Lillian Thompson, which was thor
oughly enjoyed.
Inc chlldren's friend then entered from
side door, his long white beard flowing
IN peaceful waves about his face OF
course, he had something to say to those
Whom he was to favor, and this he did
as an appropriate preface TO the distribu-
ton of presents, which were among the
ship's cargo. 1t was a pretty scene as
those who assisted in distributing the pres
ents took them down from the tall masts
which lowered to the ceiling
Inc grammaphone was there, but it. too,
mad new features. 1t belonged to MIR. A.
NJ. Barbee, who purchased it in New York
and who has just returned from there.
Mi Barbee produced the chimes of TIM
ity church with the grammaphone. and the
treat was probably enjoyed as much as
any other feature. Miss Alice Sutherland
was requested to sing and in few mo-
ments The grammaphone sang the same
song to the gathering. The evening pass
ed off delightfully."-, and the visitors return
ed to the city at a late hour, we'll pleased
with the time spent with their neighbors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
HELP wANTED-FEMALEs.

WANTED A WHITE GIRL FOR GEN
eral housework Apply 1l3 Barnard.
Comfort Shoe House.
WANTED. A GOOD COOK; RECON-
meudations required Apply 10 West Per-
n.y.
ONE HUNDRED GIRLS WANTED AT
Savannah Box and Basket Works. Apply
at office ONCE and factory on Louisville
road. near Lovelps Sons brckyard.
WANTED. AT BETHESDA ORPHANS
House, a lady to make boys clothing. Ap-
ply to A. Y. Chaplin. superintendent,
Bcthesa.
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ron nENT-nooMs.


SUITE OF ROOMS, WITH PRIVATE
bath ami parlor. 232 Bull street
TrNFURNlSHED FLAT OF FOUR
rooms. bath on same floor; III Liberty
street east; rent very reasonable TO an
acceptable party.
FOR RENT, TWO DESIRABLE
fats; all conveniences. Apply POS West
New Houston street
ELEGANT FLAT ON CASTOR
street between Habersham and Price;
frst-class condition. all conveniences of a
house; rent cheap Estate Salomon Cohen.
West Broad and Broughton streets
FLAT OF -FOUR ROOMS, WITH MOD
ern convenienees Apply to c. II. Miller.
207 Broughton. west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
NEW YEARS AT sT. PAUL's.
Rev. j. l.. ScuIly and Congregation
Give 1t Warm welcome.


Twelve o'clock last night witnessed st.
Paul's Episcopal congregation. with heads
reverently bowed in prayer. The occasion
was not so much a watch meeting as one
of devotion and conservation.
Az 1870 o'clock the service was opened
by Rev. J. L. Scully, and consisted of
hymns and prayers of penitential ma
ture. This portion of the service dealt es-
pecially with condemnation and guilt and
continued until within two minutes of y
o'clock, when prayers were offered by the
entire congregation. These prayers contin-
ued two minutes of the old year and one
minute of the New Year
Rev. Scully then talked encouragingly to
those present on the outlook for the COM
ing year, and what it had in store for those
who were faithful. He spoke of the en-
enlargement and assurances of the future
and while the talk embodied much thought
ii was succinct and pointed.
The service was of course attended most
~ by grown people and was one of i'm
mense profitl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

NEW YEARS WITH THE FLYERS.
Closing Days Events of the Thun-
derboIt Meeting.

The races this afternoon will no doubt
draw a large crowd to the Thunderbolt
Driving park. 1t is The last day of the
holiday meeting, and nearly all of the
horses. both harness and running. will
start in the different events.
Manager Doyle, by special request of the
patrons Of the park, will call the first race
at 80 o'clock. The events on the card are
the 2:30 pace and trot, a special between
Belle NJ. and the PAGER Mike Dunn. and
three running races.
Good fields will face the starter in every
race on the programme. In the 2:30 class
the battle for honors win be between
Queen Wilkes, Lizzie ON, Capt. Eddie
and Trilma.
The three-fourths dash, running, will
bring together seven good race horses in
Jerry Mack, Miss Modred, Solome, Omar
eta, Mulatto Santa Marie and Locust
Blossom. The runners slated for the half
mile heats are Hands Off, Islander, Lucy.
Solome and Onaretta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY,
Whereas, Henry McAlpin has applied Ia
Court of Ordinary for Letters Dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Nary
Proctor. deceased.
These are, therefore, TO cite and admon-
ish all whom ii may concern to be and APP
pear before said court to make objection
Of any they have) on or before the first
Monday in February next, otherwise said
letters will be granted
Witness, the Honorable Hampton l..
Ferrill, AOrdinary for Chatham county.
this the 30th day of October, 1897.
FRANK Il. KEILBAGH.
Clert G. O. @ c.
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MEDICAL.

HOW ARE YOUR FEET? If YOUR
feet are troubling you call on me, ana
win give you relief. / cure ingrowlng
nails, corns and all diseases of the feet
without pain. Charges reasonablei can
give the best references in the cftyi once,
115 Drayton street; hours. 10 a.. M l
to p. m. 6 TO p. M; will attend patrons
at residences; orders can be left at Wheel
ers drug store. Bull and state streets;
telephone 25Jl. Lem Davis. surgeon
of1ronodiet
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----s-<sn-s-
HAD THE LAW ON HIS SIDE,
William Clark Dismissed After
Hearing of His Case.

Hearing of His Case.
William Clark (coiored) had the consti-
tuition of the United States on his side in
Justice Nathans' court yesterday and was
discharged after being arraigned for lar
ceny
Two negroes, William Geddis and Cyrus
Chisholm, obtained warrants for Clark
charging him with taking money which
they claimed. The men were in a crowd
employed by Clark to assist in loading a
vessel They worked valiantly for sew
eral days, after which, it is claimed, Clark
received sufficient money from the steve
dore to pay them, but instead they claim
he pocketed the money and skipped He
was arrested and after investigating the
law on the question, it was found the case
was simply one of debt and that a man
could not be punished for such default.
Clark was accordingly discharged and
the men will now have to resort TO other
methods 10 collect their wages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
Rcceivershin Modified.

The order appointing Sheriff John T. Ro-
nan temporary receiver Of the stock of
goods of Anastasia Hangicos and others.
al West Broad and Jones street. was so
modified yesterday as to allow the sale Of
tbe fruits and fireworks, these being per
ishable goods. The money received for
,baee Goods will be placed in the hands of
the temporary receiver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
A Tiremen's AIcnageric.

The firemen at engine house No. are
progressing rapidly in collecting speci-
mems. They now have an alligator, fox
canary birds. knocking birds, parrots, ter
rapin from Africa, gold fish, two monkies.
squirrels. and a phonograph. They find
huge enjoyment for themselves at all
times and have something with which 10
entertain callers.
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To Talk to Young Men.

Mr.. C. L. Huston of Philadelphia will
speak at the mems meeting at the Young
Mems Christian Association tomorrow
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr.. Huston Is
business man and wants to talk to bust
ness men, His address WILL no doubt, be
well worth hearing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
LEGAL SOTICEs.

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GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Jordan +. Brooks has applied to
Court of Ordinary for letters dsmissory
as guardian Of the property of Julia Y.
and Arthur r. Spann, formerly minors
These are, therefore, to cite and adj
monish all whom it may concern to be
and appear before said court to make OBJ
lection on or before the first Monday in
February next, otherwise said letters will
be granted.
Witness the Honorable Hampton L..
Ferrill. Ordinary for Chatham county
this the 3lst day of December. 1897.
FRANK e. KEILBACH,
Clerk @ O. @. @.
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urIp wANTnD-MALEs

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WANTED. Statesmen TO SELL OUR
high-grade cigars to the trade; salary ac-
oording to ability and travelling expenses,
experience unnecessary; extra induce
mcnts 10 customers. American Cigar COM
pany Gncorporatod) Providence, r. l.
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AUCTION SALES.
NICE HOME AT AUCTION.
!. .. LaHOCHE. iuctIoneer.

On "WEDNESDAY. the 5th day Of Jam
nafy lS5s, at O'Clock p. m, on premises,
I will sell to the highest bidder mar
seven 90 room residence situated on the
north side of Second street. third cast OF
Bull street
Terms at sale. open for inspection ON
day of sale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
To Wind Un Its Affairs.

The BASKERVILLE Land and Improvement
Company stockholders viii meet TINS
morning al the Office Of the secretary NO.
q Bay street. east, to wind up the com
panys AFFAIRS.
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FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

ron RENT, NO. 449 PRICE STREET;
first class condition; seven rooms; just
painted: $500 per month; rented as a
whole or as flats. w. e. Guerard, PIG West
New Houston street
FOR RENT RESIDENCE WITH SEW
en- rooms. hot and cold wa er and all con-
veniences; 314 Bolton street, west; $& per
month Apply TO j. r. Shuptrine, corner
Congress and jefferson streets.
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EDUCATIONAL.

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MISS LANNEAU WILL REOPEN HER
kindergarten and primary school Monday
Jan. 3. at ; East Duffy street. German
and English.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

Joseph j, Tlllnghast who died In
Troy on Tuesday, married Miss Mary j
Sullivan, whose father, Judge jeremiah
Sullivan. Of the supreme court of ludi-
ana, suggested the name indianapolis for
the capital OF the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
y. NJ. c. AS no TACKLE GALATIANS
First Meeting of the Two Teams at
Indoor Ball Tonight.

The Young Mems Christian Association
indoor base ball team will cross bats for
the first time with the team Of the Chat
ham Artillery tonight at the hall of the
Young Mems Christian Association. There
has been for some time desire by the
members of these two teams TO get togeth-
er and the result tonight will be eagerly
watched.
The game will be free and those who at
tend will see the Young Mems Christian
Association team in its new uniforms.
'rhev are navy blue, the lettering on the
shirts being orange. and the stockings blue
and orange, the colors of the association
The audience will also find the new seats
that have been erected will enable them to
witness the game with comfort and also
to see much better, As will be seen the
line up of the two teams is very strong,
- ,,1oA 0ar1a NAV he nxDpPtpH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
TO FIGHT AT TURNER HALL.
WilIiams-Smith Setto to Come OF
There Next Week.

There Next week.
The management OF the Williams-Smith
25-round glove contest which takes place
Wednesday, Jan. s. have secured Turner
hall. williams needs no introduction to
lovers of boxing Smith is not as well
known in the south, but has done some
clever boxing through the north. His lat
est contest was with Jimmie Dime of Am
sterdam, whom he knocked our in the
fourteenth round. He is training hard on
the outskirts of the city, and expects to
be in first-class condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
BOARDING.

DIES lRAHLE ROOMS. EXCELLENT
tapIe board; prices reasonable; centrally
located. 232 Bun street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
LOST AND FOUND.

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FOUND POCKETBOCK WITH MON
ey Apply to Rev f. r. Morgan. Jeffer-
son and Seventh street.
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AIIsCELLANEOus

BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL PROP
erty, consult Robert H. Tatem. real estate
dealer, No. York street. west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01
MIR. sNINNER'S GOOD PLAY.
His Character AMI Play of "Princc
Rudolph" Much Enjoyed.

Mr.. Otis Skinner, supported by an excel
lent company, appeared at the theater last
night in his new romantic comedy, ''Prince
Rudolph in which one finds just such
charming characters as appeared in the
famous Prisoner of Zenda" The story
of the play has been published 1t is a
story in which are found confidence and
love, deceit, vil.ainy and rascality, but end
ing in the happy climax which see the
former overcome the latter qualities, and
all were no doubt happy ever afterward.
The play was admirably costumed, and
Mr.. Skinner. for whom just such a part
as Prince Rudolph was made, and who
was himself made for just such a part as
Prince Rudolph, had with him one of the
ablest supports throughout that has been
seen on the Savannah stage in a long time
Each carried his or her part well, and
the result was an enjoyable whole, in
which the audience was greatly interested.
Mr.. Skinner and company will repeat
prince Rudolph al the matinee this
afternoon and again tonight
Mr. Robert Brewer, business manager
for Rosabel Morrison, who will appear
here next week in Carmen is in the city
for few days. Miss Morrison is we'll
known TO Savannah theater-goers many
of whom remember with much pleasure
her production here last year. 1t is said
she has with her this year an excellent
company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

FOR SALE. ONE sAw-MILL OUTFIT.
consisting Of one 60-horse power boiler,
one 50-horse power engine two large Diss-
ton saws one boiling saw, one large belt,
one haul-up gear complete, shafting and
puleys one set truck wheels. Boiler and
engine recently inspected and said 70 be
within 20 per cent. as good as new. Wen
located on Ogeechee river. about six miles
west Of the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway. with plenty of good timber
near at band. Apply TO A. b. Hull s. Co.
or A. Letter & Son. Savannah. Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, John Flannery and John j.
Gaudry have applied to Court of Ordinary
for letters dismssory as executors of the
viii OF Michael O'Callaghan, deceased.
These are are, therefore, to cite and adj
monish all whom 1t may concern to be and
appear before said court to make objec-
ton az any they have) on or before the
first Monday in April next, otherwise said
letters will be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton l.
Ferrill, Ordinary of Chatham county,
this the 3lst day of December, 1897
FRANK r. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. o. c. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Mary T. Walthour has applied to the
Court of Ordinary for twelve months
support for herself and minor Children out
of the estate of Taylor Walthour, de-
ceased. ! Appraisers have made returns
allowing same.
These are, therefore, to cite oil whom It
may concern to appear before said court
to make objection on or before the first
Monday in February next otherwise same
will be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton =.
Ferrin, Ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 31st day of December. 1897.
FRANK f. KEILBACH,
Clerk G. o.. G. G.
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FOR RENT-sTOREs.

FOR RENT, STORE ON CORNER
Congress and West Broad streets. Apply
to K. Kirkland.
FOR RENT. TWO STORES ON
Broughton street: and several desirable
residences; all thoroughly renovated; pos
session Immediately. Apply Albert Wylly,
y Bryan street, east.
FOR RENT, STORE NO. Al BAR
nard street, nexs to corner Broughton:
best business stand in the city; possess
sion given Immediately. Walthour &
Rivers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, George r.. Drane has applied to-
court of ordinary for letters dismissory as
administrator on the estate Of Henry M.
Drane Jr., deceased These are, there's
fore, to cite and admonish all whom ID
may concern to be and appear before said
court to make objection Qf any they have1
on or before the first Monday in Febru-
airy, next, otherwise said letters will be-
granted
Witness, the Honorable Hampton l..
Ferri!l. ordinary for Chatham county, this
the 30th day of October, 1897.
FRANK e. KEILBACH,
Clerk G. O., G. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, Jordan f. Brooks has applied to
Court Of Ordinary for letters dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Anas-
tasia Carroll, deceased.
These are, therefore, TO cite and adj
monish oil whom it may concern TO be
and appear before said court to make oh
lection Of any they have on or before
the first Monday in April next, otherwise
said letters win be granted.
Witness. the Honorable Hampton l..
Ferril, Ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 3lst day ofDecember, 1897
FRANK E. KEILBACH,
Clerk G. o.. G.. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

TIRES $3.50 PAIR. EXPRESS PAID;
best made: fun guarantee; sound seconds
1915. Mineraiized Rubber Company. New
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

The Central railroad office forces will be
given to-day as d legal holiday. This road
is generous to its employees III allowing
them holidays whenever it can be done.
Some of the departments of the Plant
system will also give their forces the day.
With this road it is customary for the
heads of the departments to decide wheth-
er they will recognize the holidays as they
come. All the clerks who have the day
viii no doubt appreciate it.
The uptown ticket offices of all the roads
will close for the rest of the day at 1880
o'clock. The agents have agreed among
themselves to close their offices for half
the day, whenever legal holiday rolls
around. Action in this matter has to be
unanimous, or the agents cannot shut up
shop. Was it not for competition an Office
could be closed without thought of wheth-
er the others were to remain open. Nearly
oil the lines that run out OF Savannah are
competitive, however, and The result is
that their agents do not care to miss an
opportunity to get the business.
1t is expected that there will be a big
attendance upon the national fisheries
congress that is TO be held Jan. 10 at Tam
pa. 1t will be big event with the rail-
roads which viii advertise it extensively
in order to get a great many peopleesto
visit Tampa at the time. The congress is
to last four days. There viii be some $50
in attendance, all representing some of
the fishery industries of the country. The
United States fish commissioner will be
down from Washington. 1t is said that
there will be several attending from for
egn countries 1t was 10 induce the jap
anese government TO send a delegation to
the congress that President II. g. Plant
was asked to present an invitation from
Gov. Broxton while the president of the
system was in the orient last summer
1t is not known that the desired japanese
delegation Will be there, but il is hoped
that it viii, as the fisheries of Japan are
reduced to a science. The assistance of
the deputation from that country, in the
event il is sent would doubtless prove of
great benefit to the congress That at
Tampa will be the first meeting of the
congress- Its organization will be effect
ed. the meetings being held in the thea
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY,
Whereas, Timothy Sullivan has applied to
Court of Ordinary for letters dsmssory
as executor of the will of Peter Murphy
deceased.
These are, therefore to cite and admon-
ish all whom il may concern 20 be and APP
pear before said court 10 make objection
Qf any they have) on or before the first
Monday In April next, otherwise said let
ters will be granted
Witness. the Honorable Hampton L.
Ferrill, Ordinary for Chatham county,
this the 3lst day Of December, 1897.
FRANK T.. <EIBBACH,
Clerk G. o., G. G.
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GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas John J. Higgins has applied to-
court of ordinary for letters dismissorY
as administrator on the estate of Sabina
Higgins, deceased.
These are. therefore to cite and admon-
ish ALI whom it may concern to be and
appear before said court to make objec-
ton df any they have on or before the
first Monday IN March next otherwise
said letters will be granted
Witness, the Honorable Hampton Il.
F'errill. ordinary for Chatham county, this
The 3Oth day Of November. 1897.
FRANK T.. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. o., c. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

AN ELEGANT PIANO LATEST
style. full size, upright; entirely new; will
be sold at a bargain; for smoothness and
purity o. tone, evenness of scale and great
durability, very few can surpass IL. The
Savannah theater is the proud possessor of
one of these fine pianos Address Box
IS"
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rom NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE, DRUG STORE. APPLY
corner CASTOR and Price street. e. Craw-
ford.
NICE MERCANTILE BUSINESS FOR
sale in a thrifty farming section. also nice
livery business, If desired. Address Mer-
cantilr Morning News Office.
FOR SALE, ONE HUNDRED TONS
good Georgia hay, baled. S. II. Zoucks.
Manager
: KODAK-BEAUTIF KODAKS FOR
sale, regular price, 500; closing them out
at wholesale price, $500. Lippman Bros.
wholesale druggists, Barnard and Con-
gress streets.
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GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY,
Whereas Solomon Krouskof has applied
to court of ordinary for letters dismissory
as administrator on the estate of Jacob
T. Cohen, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all whom It may concern to be ana
appear before said court to make obJec-
ton df any they have on or before the
first Monday IN March next, otherwise
said letters win be granted.
Witness, the Honorable Hampton Il.
Forrill, ordinary for Chatham county, this
the 30th day of November. 1897.
FRANK +. KEILBACH,
Clerk Q. o.. G. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-01

trical AUDITORIUM of the Plant systems
Tampa Bay hotel. The people of T.mpa
are preparing to offer the visitors a warm
welcome 10 their city and to make their
stay a pleasant one