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The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
PLEASED wrrn APPOINTMENTS.
savannahians Glad of Advancement
of Me.srs. Turk and Hardwtck'

Every railroad man in Savannah weo
knows Mr $ n Hardwick - happy over
his promotion TO the position Of general
passenger agent % 80 great a line 40 me
southern. Nor Is this satisfaction con-
nned TO railroad men. FOR everybody IN
savannah who knows Mr.. Hardwick u
grauned to know that be was chosen a.
Mr. w. A. Turks successor
The dispatch in the Morning News yes
,erday giving the information OF ut.
Turks advancement 20 the position OF
assistant trafiic manager and Mr. Hard
Wicks advancement 10 the position left
vacant by Mr. Turk was read with gem
eral interest Both Mr.. Hardwick ana
MIR. Turk are greatly admired and es-
teemed here and no more satisfactory
choice. SO Tar al the public IL concerned
could have been made By the executive
officials OF the southern.
Both Mr Turk and Mr.. Hardwick nave
beeu visitors to Savannah % late, the
establishments OF their passenger ONCE
here demanding their occasional visits.
Air Hardwick has been here more often
than Mr.. TURK and his renewal Of the old
friendships he made while ne was located
In savannah as general passenger ascent
OF tine Central Railroad during its opera
ton by she old Richmand and DanVAlo
vas pleasant 20 an concerned.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
WILL SHOOT rom TURKEYS.
Rifle Association Members 20 Con-
test ON New Years Day.

Rifle Association Members 20 Con-
test ON New Years Day.
The Savannah Rife Associations New
Years shoot FOR turkeys viii be held az the
rifle range next Tuesday week. and 10 ls
expected that nearly an the members viii
be In attendance. The shoot viii begin
az 10 o'clock and win be finished in sum-
cicnt time TO admit OF those participating
TO get home for their New Years din
ners. This Is an innovation that should
result la "A large attendance. as on former
occasions many Of those who might have
gone 10 the range did not. for the reason
that they could not get back lea time for
the enjoyment OF the rich repasts to
ward which they had been looking forward
with no little pleasure.
Turkeys will be the prizes for which
the members Of the association. divided
into classes, will shoot The best scores
viii win the birds, and the shooting will
be at the short ranges. 30 and 800 yards.
After the firing az che inanimato tar
gets, the best shots will indulge ia their
customary competition for birds that will
be the tro2hies Of those who can hit
them. The turkeys Will be tied at dis
lance OF 100 yards with nothing but their
heads visible. above che butt Corn will
be placed within reach Tor them TO peck
A. thus keeping their heads exposed.
and the marksman who topples one OF the
birds over can claim ii for his own.
Refreshments viii be served at the
range. and every EFFORT will bee made 10
give all who attend goqS time. An oyster
roast will be feature OF the entertain
meut
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
WANT MILITARY TO AID.
Ladies Think Companies should
show More Interest in the Ball.

Ladies Think Companies should
show More Interest in the Ball.
Interest amnng the military commands
la the military bali that Is TO be given
az the Guards Hall on New Years night
by the Savannah Chapter OF the Daugh-
tiers OF the Confoderacy Is not as marked,
the ladies' say. as they would like Il 70
be- They would appreciate greater ac-
tivity among the military on behalf OF
che bali. which IS to be given by the
chapter 20 raise funds that are needed
for expenses that have been incurred IN
various ways.
The ladies feel that they are not re-
ceiviug more than that 10 which they
are entitled when The military men aid
them. as they have so often aided the
various companies In their entertainments.
Appreciation OF the assistance OF the la
dies IN the past may induce the military
TO display greater interest In the event
push the sale OF tickets and attend the
ball ia large numbers
Company flags are desired by the Dec
Grafton Committee OF ne ball for beau
Trying the hall. Some ef the companies
have agreed 60 lend their flags for this
purpose. and others may do SO.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
ADMINISTRATION no RALLY.
VIII Arrange 10 select Aldermen
Next Friday Night.

VIII Arrange 10 select Aldermen
Next Friday Night.
The administration mass meeting which
will be held Friday night at Manosio
Hall viii be for Organization purposes.
though at that time there 81 no doubt
that the nomination for Mayor viii be
given 90 Mayor Herman Myers.
The meeting will take preparatory
steps toward putting out an aldcrmanic
ticket. and It Is probable that a commit
tee will be appointed for the purpose o.
taking this matter into consideration ana
reporting 10 another meeting 10 be held
probably the latter part OF next week
The Subsequent meeting will natify the
whole ticket and place Il before the
people.
Mr.. r. II. Mcmillan has not as yet
indicated his willingness to lead the op-
position forces though strong pressure h.
being brought 10 bear upon him By the
leaders Il Is likely that it viii be settled
within the next few days just what ac-
ton Alr Mcmillan VIII take with regard
to the matter.
When asked about the talk OF his
friends concerning himself as a msyoral-
~ candidate. Mr John r. Young said
yesterday that the first he had heard Of
n he saw IN the Morning News He had
never given the matter "a thought. he as
serted. and ne did not consider that there
was any foundation for the reported
tails
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
MAY OPPOSE Ma. ADAMS.
VIZ. y. ". oIi.er ssla TO ne a oanal-

Mr.. y. VI. oliver said TO ne n CaDdi-
nate SOS s.,s sss... AZ zss.E.
AZ the meeting OF Council on Jan. o.
AZ which the election OF city officials for
the next two years will be held. it s. re-
ported that MIR. p NJ. oliver viii be a
candidate for the office OF city attorney
against Mr. b. Adams, who has held
that position for years through admins
trations OF both political factions. MIR.
oliver as Is well known. has always
been an enthusiastic supporter OF the .ad-
mlnistration side. and IL is understood he
is favorite candidate with many Of the
administration leaders Tor that office. Mr.
Adams also has much strength. and Il Is
predicted that the contest between them
~ there should be a contest. will be a
close one.
Among other candidates FOR city OFFICES
who have recently appeared is Mr. A. Won
Eberstein. who desires to be harbOrmas-
ter. 1t is said he hiss number Of in
iuential friends az work IN his behalf.
Capt John Reilly. the incumbent, IS an
applicant. ana Mr.. James Mcbride also
desires the position.
About the prettiest fight ia the bunch.
Il is said will be that for city marshal
II seems TO be foregone conclusion. at
least a good many think So that this
Office will so either to MIR II. T.. Dreesop
or TO Mr., J. Robert Creamer. Mr.. John
Power IS an applicant, also, but Mr.
Dreamer ana Mr. Dreeson are putting In
some hand ticks. and both OF them ap-
pear 10 expect a 20 come their way.
A. has been stated. there are half a
dozen applicants for Recorder. and there
will probably be contests over some OF
the other offices. 10. altogether, Il Is ex-
pected the meeting will be an unusually
interesting one.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
a Doctor. Unusual Patient.

A white man whose name was found 20
be Bullock wandered into The Office Of DR..
@. W Heriot Saturday night ia appar-
entity a dszed condition. To the doctor 4
queries as 10 his wants he was able 10
give no coherent answer. and Or. Herioi
finally tried other means and by search
ing his pockets found that his name was
Bullock and that he was from Attapui-
gus. Ca. and on his Wa 10 North Caro-
lima. lie had him taken 90 the depot and
put aboard the train for his destination.
DR. Heriot Is OF the opinion that The
man was suffering from some sort OF for
nation thas pressed on the brain and
thinks that he was on his way to friends
or relatives 70 be taken core Of.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

A. c. oelsch.g, Thunderbolt. offers dur.
ing Christmas week at low prices beau
uful collection OF palms and decorative
plants.
There he nothing proitier than an Arm.
caria saga. Areas. KeutIa. Latania
Phoenix. Dracoena. etc.
He has also a splendid assortment Of
cut flowers, as roses. carnations. ana bv,.
cinths.
He invites the public 20 visit his nur-
sery, which Is the most extensive in m.
state he mas 25ooo feet OF glass. n
YOU want roses cut flowers or anything
with which 10 decorate. call him nv ot,h's
phone AZ is6. or see Jacob Gardner agant
i Bun street, east. phone lese. I'D
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Lasting gifts are the wisest souvenirs
Presents for Gentlemen.
For Ladies. Girls.
Boys and Children.
Fine Diamond Rings.
Diamond Studs.
Diamond Sleeve Buttons,
Watches. Chains. Charms
Silver Novelties.
Sterling SilycrwaTe,
Is-utifei tf,s..ss.
Rich Cut Glass.
And hundreds Of other appropriate artl.
cles for presents
We are stili buying Old go.d-Sternberg
a Co.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
FIRE N FURNACE ROOM.
small DlRxe Yesterday Morning at
MIR. }. n. Johnson's Home.

An alarm OF fire was telephoned 10 the
stations in the southern section Of the
city yesterday morning al 1920 O'Clock
The nremen responded promptly and found
the blaze az the home OF Mr.. Julien b
johnson, corner Of Hall and Absrcorr
streets.
The IRE originated In the furnace room
the hestinx apparatus having caused chs
ignition OF innamniable stun. The IRE.
men put out the blaze before any eonsid.
grahle dana &c was Gone.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
WILL ARRIVE To-MoRRow.
DIR. u. }. waller, President OF British
Wesleyan Methodist Conference.

Rev. DR. u. J. Waller. president OF tho
British Wesleyan Methodist Conference
and distinguished educator ana divine.
viii reach this city tomorrow Dr. Wal
Ter will spend some days Ia savannah.
as the guest OF AR. and Mrs. samuel j.
Adams.
The fact that Or. Waller would visit
Savannah was announced in the Morning
News some time ago. lie comes for the
special purpose OF inspecting the scenes
% John Wesley's labors on this CONT
nent
DR.. Walters position a. president OF the
British conference corresponds with that
Of a bishop OF the church in this coun-
try lie Is on his way now 20 preside
over the conferences OF the Wesleyan
Methoaist Chnrch in the Hahnmas.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
Holiday Rates via southern Rail-

Tickets on sale to all points a fare and
a third Tor the round trip. on Dec 22-23-
si-25-30 and 3lst 1900. also Jan /. 1901
limited to Jan. & returning In addition
signed By superintendents or principals
OF schools or colleges Will be sold tickets
commencing Dec 10 and limited 20 Jan
8 Jas. Freeman. city passenger and ticket
agent. iA Bull street Phones s50-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL cHRisrMAs TREES
Many WIN Be Given rhIs week In
savannah Churches.

The present is she season Of Chritmas
trees. wednesday night there viii be one
"A the Sunday school Of the Lutheran
church OF the Ascension. Friday night
tuvir ri0 -, s.i. - -. s-'H'' - 20"
Sunday School children OF the First Bap-
list Church, and on the same night one
40 che sunday School room Of the First
Presbyterian Church, also for the school
children.
The tree for tho benefit OF the Sunday
School children ~ the Cathedral OF st.
John the Baptis, will, 90 Is expected be
ready on Christmas day. The presents
with which Il viii be well loaded viii be
distributed either on Christmas day or
the day after The cree will be IN the
basement Of the church.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Gold spectaeles. finest lenses............Sm
Gold eyeglasses. finest lenses. .......... goa
with rims or without same price. par,,,
receiving same can have their eyes exam
med and lenses changed within one vea-
free OF charge. Or. ~ schwab q Son a.
Bull streot-ad NV"' "
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
moLIDAYs N THE COURTS.
Little 90 Disturb the Ease of the
Lawyers During This Week.


Lawyers During This Week.
There viii be little done IN the courts
this week or indeed, until after the New
Year In the Superior Court the jury
has been discharged until Jan. .. unless
sooner summoned and there Is little prob
ability that IL will be disturbed.
The hearing OF the injunction case Of
Henry Ambos against the savannah.
Thunderbot and Isle OF Hope Railway.
Is stlll IA progress and viii be continued
to-day There Is every chance that Il will
last out the greater part Of the week, as
the evidence Is apparently interminable.
In the other courts there will be about
as little happening. The members Of the
bar will be privileged 20 enjoy the holi-
days as they see M and many OF them
will take advantage OF the opportunity
20 make hunting trips TO some OF the
nearby haunts OF the deer. duck or quail.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
We Keen open late Thl. evening.

select Diamonds, Watches. Jewelry. Sill
vcrware. Gold and Silver Novelties Fine
Cut Glassware and other suitable Christ
mast presents from our Immense and
beautifully varied stock. Prices most
reasonable sternberg a Co.-od
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
AT REST N LAUREL GROVE.
Mr.. Chns. :. Deutsch's Funeral At
tended by Myrtle Lodge. X. of y.

tended by Myrtle Lodge. X. of y.
The funeral Of Mr.. Chas. S. Deutsch
took place yesterday afternoon at $50
O'Clock from the home OF Mr. NJ. H..
schaul. No. Hull street. west The cere-
monies were conducted by Rev. Or. I. r..
Mendes. and the burial was IN Laurel
Grove Cemetery. In addition to a large
number OF friends that attended. Myrtle
Lodge X OF r.. thirty-hve strong. was
present at the ceremonies az the house.
and also al the grave.
The pail bearers were Aiessrs. Warsne
Russell Jr, John ". Davis and Fred
Elnsfeid OF Myrtle Lodge. ard MeSsrs.
Julius Periinski. /. Victor and NJ Lem
berger. Numerous floral tributes OF rar,
beauty we're sent b. sympathizins
ffiendA
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
BRIGHT PROSPECTS,.
Techs second Term, BeginninE
December 3tst.

The recent unusual good fortune Of the
Georgia School OF Technology will in
crease lis efficiency No entrance examlna-
ton will be required hereafter. and stu
dents entering without sufficient prepar-
alton for the lowest class will be advanc-
ed az rapidly as possible. Students may
enter at any time. hut sre advised TO enter
al the beginning OF the term. Dec 81
Applicants for admission are requested
to write at once for particulars. Address
Lyman Hall President
Atlanta Ga-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

The earnings Of the Central OF Geor-
r.a Railway for the week ending the
second week Of December were Si3'7oi.
against $50 800 for the same week % last
year showing an increase OF S22,7li, and
81. -. GA from Jan. ! 90 the end OF the
second week. against s.. 4S5 "a for the cor
responding period q last year.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
nEv. ARTHUR ). SMITHS MEETINGS
Have Closed an Wisconsin hut win
he Continued In West Virginia.

nave closed IN WISCONSIN nut VIII
he Continued In West Virginia.
Rev Arthur j. Smith. former pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church. has.
since he left here. been conducting meet
ings az West Superior. wis. In a letter
written 20 gentleman in this city. and
which was received yesterday. he says
the meetings began Nov. y and closed
Dec i6. and were unusually successful.
probably a hundred persons having been
induced through them to begin a Chris
uan lfc.
SIR smith Is now al his homo at Rich
mond Hnl. l.. L.. where he will spend the
holidays Jan. he Will 30 10 Morgan
town. ". Va, where he will conduct
meetings. and Jan - 20 Decatur.
III. where also he will conduct
meetings. for which fourteen churches
have united Mr Smiths many friends
ia Savannah Will be pleased TO hear OF his
continued success.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Via Central of Georgia Railway.
Tickets will be sold al rate Of fare
and a third round trip on Dec. .. .. a.
q. 80 and o. 1890. also Jan. !. 1901. fnal
limit returning Jan T. 1901
Ticket Office i07 Bull street and Central
Passenger StatiOn.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
Low Rates During the Christmas
HoIfdavs Win Plant svstem

on Dec %. .. =. Is. % and 81. 1900. also
Jan. J. 1901 the Plant system viii sell
round trip tickets TO all points at very
low rates, before purchasing your tickets
call on ticket agent at De soto Hotel. or
depot Phone 73-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

The Plant system Will sell round trip
tickets on Dec. %. .. a. .. % and 81. 1900.
and Jan. l. 1901 Call on ticket agent for
fun information a. TO rates and limits.
Ticket offices at De Soto Hotel and de-
pot Phone lad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
Your Best work

Cannot be done unless you have good
health. You cannot have good health
without pure blood. You may have pure
blood by taking Hoods sarsaparilia now.
You cannot realize the good II will do you
until you try Il. Begin taking Il to-day
and see how quickly II will give you an
appetite. strength ana vigor and cure
your rheumatism. catarrh or scrofula
All liver Ills are cured BY Hoods pills.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Mr.. Jesse Youngblood. who has been
yardmsstcr az the Plant System, has been
promoted TO master Of trains Mr.. Thomas
Taggart. who has been night yardmaster
has been appointed 20 the position OF
vardmaeter
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
FUNERAL or FRANK }. DouAN.
win Take Place From the Cathedral
This Afternoon.

The funeral Of che late Frank }. Bohan.
whose death was announced in the Morn
ing News yesterday will take place az 80
o'clock this Afternoon from his late resi-
dence. No. 800 Hall street. east Services
will be held a. the Cathedral, following
shose az the house. and viii be conducted
By Rev Father Kennedy. The intorment
viii b. ~ thc Cathedral Cemetery. The
pail bearers will be Messrs. James Paul.
Fred s. Butler. Charles Park. Thomas J.
Sweeney, Robert GirVfn. John G. Ennis.
J. n. Gearon ana Geo. Petronoyich.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Unsurpassed and remarkable quality Of
G. II. Mumu's Extra Dry Is cause Of i0e.-
52 cases imported TO Dec. ]. 1900 or i2.i6s
more than any other brand. Special at
tenlion Is called 10 the remarkable quail
ity o. tins Extra Dry-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
spend Christmas with Your Friend.
and Relatives

And see that your tickets read
over the Plant System. che line with per
feet passenger service; low rate tickets
sold Dec. e. .. "a. Is. 90 and 81. 1850. also
Jan. !. 1901. Phone Rad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has been
used Tor children teethiug II soo,heS The
child softens the gums, aliays an pain
cures wind cole, and BE- the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle
-aa
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
NOTICE.


Tybee trains scheduled to leave savau-
nah az 500 p m. and Tybee at $50 p. IN
(city timel daily will be annulled on Dec
IS. Christmas day. J. G. Halle
al General Passenger Agent
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24
Convert Yonr Ola cold

Into Christmas presents to-day. Sternberg
& Co allow full value for all that you
may bring to them. and will exchange Tor
new goods or pay cash. as you prefer
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Elegant line OF ladies' and gents UNI
bre.las just received CAN early and
make your selection. sternberg q Co
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

Sterling Silver Purses $40 while they
last sternbcrg 4 co-aa
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

A Ffigh-Grads Institution Cor Ladies
shorter College. Rome, Ga. Write for
catasogue.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

The freight traffic department or the
Plant system has remembered the Morn
ing News with 10 Christmas and New
Year greetings The card tenders the
compliments Of the season from the OIL
cials and clerks Of the general freight Of
Hra
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-24

The last number OF Sunset the maga-
zine published by the passenger depart
ment of the Southern Pacific Railway.
contains an interesting account OF the
recent trip o. the Grtu opera Company
over the line The tour was under the
personal conduct OF Mir. Clarence W.
Murphoy travelling passenger agent 81
savannah. Mr.. Murphey Is musical him
self being the author OF a number OF
songs and compositions. and his assOcia-
ton with the singers was very pleas
ant
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-28
Rappahannock valley cOnvOeatiOn.

The spring meeting Of the Rappahan-
neck Valley COnvocation, composed OF
the Episcopal clergyman of the counties
adjacent to the Rappahannock river.
met in the st. Johns church, Tappa-
hammock, last week
There were present Rev. VIM. d..
Smith, president of convocation Rev.
". J. Morton, rector OF st. John s
church; Rev. S S. Ware, of. Port
Royal Rev DR.. Hundley, Rev Byrd
Turner, Of King George county, Rev
W. G. Latane, Of Westmoreland. and
Rev. a r. Walker
The c0nvocation was in session for
three days. with daily morning and
evening services
There was missionary service on
Tuesday evening. the Rev " o. Latane
and Rev. W ID Smith speaking In the
interests of Diocean and Foreign Mis-
sions At the evening service on We'd
nesday, Mr. Latane was convocation
preacher. Rev Mr.. Turner read an
ESSAY on "What must be done to stem
the tide Of Sabbath desecration.
OonvocatiOn adjourned on Thursday
evening to meet IN the fall at King
George Courthouse.
A cordial vote Of thanks was passed &,
thanking the good people Of Tsppahan
mock for their warm welcome and gen.
er0us hospitality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-28
KING GEORGE.
Two Deaths other Notes Etc
Correspondence Of The Free Lance
King George % Va
Anil u lull

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
King George 90 Va
April q. 1900.
The funeral Of Mr. John d King,
who returned from the Garfield Hos.
pital. at Washington, last week, and
died at his home sunday. took place at
"OAk Grove" 20 day. he services were
conducted By Rev II VI Connellee and
Rev. Mr. Latane The Junior Order u
American Mechanics, u which the de.
ceased was one f the charter members,
attended in a body
Mr.. : b Greenlaw had fine horse
killed by Lightning Sunday
Mr. W l. Spllman has so much I'M.
proved IN health a. % b1 able % drive
about
There is great deal # sickness
principally the grip We note among
the Ill Mr.. Lakewood Thompson. DR.
Vim. y. Jett, Mr. George Turner Mrs
Jas goldman. Miss Mary Lunsford,
Mrs Lucy Thompson and may more,
not so i'll.
Mrs II. Rogers has returned from
Washington aud reports her daughter.
Miss Nettie COyington, very much i'm
proved.
Mr. Newton Staples, near Shiloh,
died last Sunday and was buried to-day.
Rev IL II F0Les conducting the serg-
ices.
The Pension Board met at King
George Court house last Saturday,
though il was rainy day the.e was a
large attendance Of the old "Oonfeds ~
and widows.
Major j. J. Mason has returned -
his family at Colonial Beach NJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-28
CAROLINE ITEMS.
MIR. Moses Rolph is much better.

MIR. Moses Rolph is much better.
Capt O. 7. Smith is improving
Mrs. Burton Sorrell is in Baltimore
for medical treatment
Comfy Line church raised tund ior
she Bowling Green sufferers
Miss E. W. Rolph. after protracted
stay in New York, is home again.
Mr.. Henry A. Martin. who had one
If his legs broken in January, Is cut
again.
c b Jeter is building very neat
addition 10 his store house, at Wood
ford's.
The county Board Of Supervisors will
meet Saturday to decide on plans ior d
new Jail
Mr. Wesley Dodd. near Welche's' Is
tn be married on Wednesday, next 10
Miss Shultz. of Sp0tsylvsnia
Carmel Baptist church will celebrate
the one hundred and twenty eighth an
niyersary Of its history Sunday
The town Board Of Trustees, at Bow
ling Green had a call.meeting Monday
night and disbursed the funds previous
ly received for the fire sufferers, amount
ing to 1854 10