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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

This little talk is for especial benefit OF
the man who thinks advertising doesn't
pay Advertising does pay. Here's evil
dence TO that effect.
There probably are not less than 1,5OO
brands Of soap on the market to-day. How
many of them can you name? asks the
North Adams tMass.) Herald. Five or
six maybe seven or eight perhaps. posi-
bly, ten. Why can you name those six,
seven or ten brands out of between ten
and fifteen hundred.
Because they are advertised.
And In proportion as these brands Of soap
are known they are sold All soap must be
known to some extent. In a town In which
the writer formerly lived there was a soap
factory. IL advertised its soaps to the OK
tent Of making them known to that COM
munlty and for some distance outside
And in that territory-but in that only
the soaps found a market.
Again, there are probably not less than
200 makes of baking powder on the mar
ket. How many OF them can you name
off hand? -Four or Ave possibly. Why
can't you name more?
Because they are not advertised.
OF the four or five which you are able
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Continued from Eighth Page.

Christmas tree and exercises last evening
The lecture room was fittingly decorated,
and in The farther end, between the two
Christmas trees was a miniature house,
the doors of which when opened showed a
model sitting room, lamps, vases, mantel,
and most important, chimney, down which
Santa Claus presently appeared, bringing
with him presents for Mr.. Nisbet, the
pasto., Mr.. Waite and Mr.. Smallwood, SUI
perintendents OF the morning and evening
schoo S. After this, assisted by the same
gentlemen, he distributed the presents.
The committee on decorating showed orig
inality. Before the presents were dis
tributed the following programme was de-
lightfully rendered.
Song-"The Christmas Night" school.
Responsive reading.
Recitation" Christmas Tidings," Clar-
ence Lindie.
Recitation-'What Did Little Children
Do" Jenny Sanders.
Recitation-"Prophetic Glory" Miss Ma
RE Ichart.
Recitaton-'Christ's Birth" Annie
Smallwood.
Recitation Star" Viola
Quarterman.
Recitation-'"The Sweet Old Story"
Charlie Collins, Mamie Waters, Lizzie Nc
Ewin.
Song-By infant class.
Recitaton-"In the Manager Cradle" An
ME Rivers
Song-"First Christmas Night" school,
Chorus Recital! on--Miss Fennelps class.
neutrality-suspicious. asked by pastor.
Observation-Disclosures Message" Annie
Brewer.
Recitation-"Green Hill Far Away" Will
lie Griffin.
citation-'It Shall Never Pass Away"
Jimmie Smith and Ben Wilson.
Neutrality-suspicious. Deed of Love-" Sadie
Cook and Ruby Munjon.
Chorus Recitaton--AIiss Valle Rileys
class
Song-School.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

transacted by the city during the year.
Mayor Myers considers 1t important that
this information Should be put I'm compact
form, so that the report may convey some
idea to the world at large of the city's
business. Copies of these reports are sent
to other cities and to public officials gen.
orally throughout the country, and are
preserved for reference whenever informa.
ton is desired concerning the business and
financial interests of the city in question.
Copies of the commercial statement will
also be printed in pamphlet form for dis
trlbution. The need of some such compact
and complete statement of the city's COM
mercial position and interests was realized
during the recent reunion of the Confeder-
ate veterans, and still more recently on the
occasion of the visit of the railroad and
newspaper men, who attended the South
ern Railway Company's celebration of its
entrance TO Savannah, there having been
many inquiries for information on this
line,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
A shinner,r Question.

Editor Morning News: l have noticed
what the Morning News and other papers
are saying about higher freight rates for
the railroads, and particularly take note
that you think they are entitled to some
consideration from the shippers, but would
like to ask you If they (fhe railroads.
made any reduction in their rates or ever
showed the farmers and shippers gener
ally any consideration during the period
Of hard times our country has just passed
through? Now, If the railroad people can
answer this question in the Affirmative and
sustain what they say, then would the
people be ready TO listen to their argu-
ments. and when we say the people, II Is
understood that means The State Railroad
Commissioners, who are only servants of
the people. Subscriber.
Iuray. S. c., Dec. q.
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MAYOR CALLS CITY OFFICIALS.
Wants Their Annual Reports Ready
by Jan. 3.

Mayor Myers has given notice TO the
city officials that their annual reports are
expected to be in his hands by Jan. g.
In consequence all the officials are now at
work upon their reports. The Mayor de-
slres that his annual report shall be is
sued this year before the subject matter
has grown stale, and for this purpose he
hopes to have all the matter in the hands
of the printers by the end OF January 1t
IS hardly likely that all OF the officials
viii be able to get in their reports by the
date named, but as they understand the
Mayors object they win undoubtedly en-
deavpr to place their reports In his hands
as soon thereafter as possible.
This thing Of getting out the Mayors
report ia midsummer has gotten to be
something Of a chestnut" said the Mayor
yesterday" There is a great deal of in
terest to the average reader In these re-
ports. provided they are issue before in
terest IN the work OF the previous year
has expired"
A feature OF the Mayors report for 1899
win be the commercial statistics. showing
the character and amount Of the business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

The Alumni of University of virginia
Elect Their Omcers.

hlect Inelr OtmCers.
The local alumni of the University of
Virginia met yesterday afternoon in the
Superior Court room for the purpose of eff
fecting a permanent organization. There
were present some twenty or thirty of the
alumni and Judge Robert Failigant, pre-
sided at the meeting. M
Judge Falligant announced that the first
business before the meeting was the ques-
ton of the report of the Committee on
Organization, Membership and Officers.
This committee had been appointed at the
preliminary meeting of the alumni, and
through its chairman, MIR. ]. Randolph
Anderson, reported as follows:
That the alumni of the University of
Virginia, resident in Savannah, organize
themselves into a local Society of Alumni
of that institution, and that Hon. Robert
Failigant, Hon ]. r. Saussy and Mr. e.
G. Ryals be elected respectively president
vice president and secretary and treasur-
er of the society"
Judge Falligant offered some modest OBJ
jections to the use of his name in connec-
ton with the Office of president, but they
were all unanimously oyerruled. The one
possible objection, that of Judge Falligant
himself, to the use of his name, was lost
in the general shout of appreciation and
enthusiastic approval The matter was
clinched when Mr.. w. G. Charlton remark
ed that the committee numbered several
lawyers and that il would have been con-
tempt of court, at the very least to nomi-
nate any other than Judge Falligant for
the chief office in the gift of the society.
There was another laugh, several seconds
of the motion for the adoption of the re-
port Of the committee and a unanimous
vote.
Some discussion then ensued as to the
proper method of organization that should
be pursued. On motion of Mr.. J. NJ. Rog-
ers it was decided that the question of
constitution and bylaws should be left 10
the Committee on Organization and Mem
bership previously appointed, who should
report at meeting of the society, called
at their request, some time after the holi-
days This committee is composed of Mr..
J. Randolph Anderson, chairman: Mr.. ],
r. Saussy, Mr.. ]. +. Cam, Mr.. j. M.
Rogers and Dr. J. A. Crowther After
this action the meeting adjourned subject
to the call of the chair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

BOARD TO MEET NEXT WEEK.
Double Sessions or New Quarters
VIII Then BE Considered.

VIII Then BE Considered.
A meeting of the Board of Education
will probably be held early next week
for the consideration OF matters of import
ance in connection with the arrangements
that are to be made for the accommoda-
ton of the children who were affected by
the burning of the academy. No dale
has been set for the meeting as yet. but
ii is understood that il will be held before
Wednesday.
Supt Ashmore is anxious to know just
what is to be done for the accommoda-
ton of the children until new quarters can
be provided for them. He said yesterday
If the double daily sessions plan is decided
upon there will be no difficulty, as he
would be able on a days notice to start
the machinery in operation.
It is not known what plan will be adopt
ed. AT the last special meeting held by
the board a committee was appointed to
consider buildings that are suitable and
avaiIa BILE for use in the emergency. While
ii is not believed the idea of going to "A
building not especially intended for school
purposes is sanctioned by anything like the
majority of the board, yet the committee
may have something to report that will
change the views materially. Several
buildings have been inspected by the com
mittee, and 1t is possible that some Of
them, or more, may be selected.
Mr. Ashmore Is DESTROYS of knowing 8
soon as possible what buildings are to be
used If the double daily sessions plan Is
not decided upon. He will need several
days In order to At up the buildings prop
erly and have them in order for the re-
opening of the schools, which will be on
Jan. 2. 1t, would be necessary to put in
desks and make few other arrangements.
II is not improbable that extra rooms
will have to be secured In any event for
the classes of the High School that had
their rooms damaged by the fire. There
were three of these rooms, and some place
will have to be had to afford accommoda-
ton for the pupils in their stead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
AT THE THEATER.
Packard Opera viii Close Its En-
gagement With "OIivette."

Packard Opera Will Close Its En-
gngement With "OIivette."
The Packard Opera Company will close
its engagement with a performance this
afternoon and another tonight. "Oli-
vette' will be sung at the matinee and
''The Mascot tonight.
Said Pasha" was sung last night to a
good audience. All of the parts were we'll
cared for and the opera was produced in
an excellent manner The company has
made friends who will be glad to see it re-
turn next season.
w B. Stamford, representing the
Tambardi Italian Grand Opera Company,
is in the city arranging for the appear
ance of the company here next week The
company is composed of sixty-eight work
ing artists. and fourteen stars with
complete symphony orchestra and car
load of scenery and costumes, will be in
Savannah for two nights and matinee,
Wednesday, Dec. q, and Thursday, the
18th, in three operas, opening with Car
men, with Stefania Collamarini in the
title role.
At the matinee Thursday Verdi's "Rigo-
letto'' will be sung, and Thursday night
III Trovatore."
The company comes direct from the Pa
week it Is playing in Atlanta. Marie Lam
bardi, the impressario, has been director
of operate enterprises for the last TWEEN
ty years throughout the Italian provinces
He is to Italy what Maurice Grau is to
America. Probably the most artistic sue
cess the company has achieved, was in
Lima, Peru, where it played a continuous
engagement of seven months and half,
producing forty-two different operas 1t
was there that the Signorina Stefania Col
lamarini joined the company. Since then
the company has Travelled northward,
playing engagements in Central America,
and during last winter, was six months
under subsidy of the Mexican government,
playing at the Teatro Nacional in the City
of Mexico During its stay in the Mexi-
can capital, it produced over forty operas,
giving for the first time in that country,
lone" the operate presentation of Bull
wer Lyttons story, 1.-THE Last Days Of
Pompeii." Since then the company has
played the Pacific coast to the satisfac-
tion of the music lovers of Los Angeles,
San Francisco and the Northwest coun-
try Coming eastward, 1t played an en-
eagement of four weeks and half at the
Broadway Theater, in Denver, three weeks
at the Coates Theater in Kansas CITY, and
the larger cities en- route here, Memphis,
Nashville and Birmingham.
Grand opera, such as is said to be pro-
duced by this company of artists, will be
an unusual event for Savannah, and will
undoubtedly receive every encouragement
from the music lovers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
PYTHANs CHOOSE OFFICERS.

Sir knights Mt the Head of savan-
nah Lodge.
Savannah Lodge, No. So, knights of
Pythiae, has elected the following officers:
Chancellor Roger Kennedy.
Vice Chancellor-George p. Deal.
Prelate-W. II. Colgate.
Master of Work-Arthur c. Craig.
Keeper of Records and Seal-M. Il. Rob-
inson.
Master OF Finance--J. u. Henderson
Master of Exchequer-P. l.. Grner.
Master at Arms-lW r. Holman.
Inside Guard-J. V. Kennickell.
Outside Guard--J. II. Craggs.
Trustees-M. +. Robinson, II. Karger,
and A. C. Craig.
Hall Committee--J. M. Dreyer, j. T..
Henderson, and Leander Butler.
Relief Committee-J M. Dreyer, H..
Singer and ]. e. Henderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Alderman Williams Thinks There
Are other Uses for the Park.

Are other Uses for the Park.
Alderman ]. P williams does not like
the idea which has been given publicity,
that the committee to which the future
disposition of Estill Park was referred,
had done nothing, because the chairman
of the committee could not get the mem
bers together. Alderman Haas who re-
Gently left for the North, is chairman of
this committee and before leaving he in
formed the Mayor that he could not make
a report on the matter because he could
rot get the committee together for the
purpose of visiting the park and formulate
ing a report. Aldermen Williams and
Bacon are the other two members of the
committee.
LAS l have visited Estill Park two or
three times and am thoroughly familiar
with the conditions there" said Alderman
Williams, 81 told Alderman Haas that l
did not think it necessary for me to make
another visit there. The idea conveyed
that the other members of the committee
have been negligent of their duty in the
matter does an injustice to Alderman Ba-
con and myself. / think, however, that
we will be able to submit a report at an
early date. There are good reasons for
not making an earlier report. 1t Is not by
any means certain that the city should
not retain control of Estill Park. The
tract may be desirable for more purposes
than one, and it might be to the city's
interest to obtain such an understanding
with the county as would give it unlimited
control of the park for any purposes for
which it might see fit to make use of il "
Suggestions have been made from sew
eral quarters recently that since the city
is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of making
provision for q new cemetery, it would
be well to consider the eligibility of Estill
Park for cemetery purposes. The park
is nearer to the city than Bonaventure,
and as near as some of the other sites
which have been suggested, and even
more accessible by road and trolley lines.
The county roads are now paved to the
park. and the Isle of Hope Railroad crosses
it at one point. The facilities for reach
ing the park could readily be extended
should 1t be decided to make use of it
for cemetery purposes.
A gentleman who has given the matter
some attention in suggesting such a dis
position of the park, said: While a por-
ton of the park is low ground. there is
ample high ground which would furnish
the city with cemetery facilities for an
indefinite number of years 10 come. Be
creasing the available area by proper
drainage. The greater part Of Laurel
Grove Cemetery was a swamp when IL
was first used as cemetery. Besides
there Is ample land in the vicinity OF the
Park which could be obtained at a rea-
sonable price. There are now 30 acres of
land in the park, and this area could
doubtless be doubled if desired. The city
would thus be enabled to make use of
Estill Park for both park and cemetery
purposes in the years to come. Having
, already in its possession an available tract
of land for such purposes, IL would seem
to be a serious mistake to part with a"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
For sare--4o r.. p. boiler.

To make room, we win sell one OF the
boilers now In use in the Morning News
building. 1t is 40 II. p, return tubular
poiler and Is In good order. II will be de-
livered on the sidewalk.
Also for sale. one 30 ii. p. American
Ball engine. never used A splendid piece
of machinery.
The attention of parties putting up saw
mills is invited to this outfit. Apply at or
address the Morning News. Savannah.
Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
WILL NOT WORK CHRISTMAS.
city Employees VIII BE Given a Holt
. dnN.

The city employees win be given a chance
to ob.e, We Christmas and that without loss
to themselves. Director of Public Works
Gadsden said yesterday that the city forces
viii susgend work at o'clock this after
noon Work will be resumed again as us
ual Tuesday morning. Sunday and Christ
mas following in succession, the city en-
ployes will get a two days rest, which will
be especially appreciated by them just at
this time Those who are regularly on the
ciiy's pay roll win receive their pay for
Christmas day. This does not apply, how
ever. 10 transient employees such as those
on the house drainage work The scaven-
ger forces win rot be able to knock OF
work entirely. but will probably be lei OF
with half days work on Christmas. The
CITY Exchange viii, OF course, be closed
on Christmas and the employees there win
enjoy fun holiday,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
WITH THE LITTLE TOTS.
Children Turned Santa Claus at Miss
CharItOn's.

The Christmas tree given by the children
of Miss Charlton's kindergarten yesterday
morning was success. The school rooms
were decorated with bright leaves and
evergreens, and the tree alight with can
dies. 1t was trueiy a Christmas tree, Civ
en- by the children to their parents kind
of swapping, as it were, of places. The
children had made presents for the grown
folks, and when they were taken from
the tree presented them in person nearly
all the parents were there, or had a repre-
sentative. Not only did they have pres-l
ents made by themselves for their loved
ones, but each child had selected from his
little store of personal belongings some
cherished toy or book, and brought 1t 10
he given to some child not as well Of
These presents Miss Charleton and her as
sistants viii distribute as they see fit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

ishment that each expected The APP
proach of the holidays had led all the de-
PENDANTS to think that they would be re-
leased with comparatively small punish
ment for the sins they had committed, but
the court fooled them every time. The
quality Of mercy that Is not strained was
conspicuous principally because of its abb
sence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

to name. what would fourteen out OF if-
teen housewives do II asked TO name five
different makes of baking powder? Four
teen out Of fifteen would mention one par
ticular brand first the fifteenth would be
more likely to do so than to name some
other Why?
Because 1t is the best advertised Of
them adj.
And so all branches of trade could be
summarized In the same way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

The best olive oil in the world is made
by Marcus Alioth of Bordeaux, France.
who is known as making the only finest
grade of olive oil, pressed from selected
olives.
Lippman Brothers are agents for this
house. and carry this olive oil in bottles
and cans--ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Contents: Both sides OF the South At
rican question, with map; England and
the Transvaal, a Vindication Of the Beers;
Transvaal View Of the South African
Question Price q cents. For sale al Es-
tilis News Depot, a Bun street, sayan-
nah. Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

And Had 10 Put Ills Tandem In RE.
pair shop.

A bicycle and a tandem were in coli-
sion late yesterday Afternoon at Bull and
Broughton streets, with serious results %
the tandem. The tandem, ridden by a
young man and young woman was CON-.
Ing north on Bun street, and at Brough-
ton turned TO the left and was struck by
a wheel ridden by a colored man. The
tandem was badly smashed but none OF
the riders were hurt. AS 1t was entirely
the result of the fault of the tandem own
er no arrests were made and he trundlcd
his machine to the nearest repair shop,
while his companion waited for him In one
of the nearby stores
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS WANTING.

MisdemeanOr Offenders Sent TO
Chain-Gang and Jail.
The collection of misdemeanor offenders
that appeared before Judge Norwood on
yesterday far exceeded the usual number
that the city Court has to deal with and
10 punish or release. Those whom Judge
Norwood sent 10 the Jail or chain-gaug
were nineteen in number. and several 9th
ers were found not guilty and given their
liberty.
The court had no Christmas presents In
store for the prisoners, and none OF hem
was released with the lnnnltesimal pun
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

The new graphophone. only three dol
lars. over two hundred machines in
stock and to arrive. Prices from three 20
one hundred and fifty dollars. Livingston's
Nineteenth Century Pharmacy, Bun and
Congress streets.-ad.
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Miss Idn Carter,

"Graybeard has cured me of dyspepsia
which had made me almost an invalid.
LA Carter. Mt. Pella. Tenn"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Get Graybeard az The best drugstcfes.
hespess Drug Co., Props.-ad.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
No Right To UglinesS .

The woman who is lovely in face
 form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attrac' tive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble
 her impure blood will cause pimples. blotches, skin eruptions and wretch ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to re- gulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complexion. It will make a good-looking, charming woman oi a rundown invalid. Only 90 cents at Gonder's Drug Store.