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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
ECCLESIASTICAL DOBBINS
RAN ACCORDING TO dope"
Man with Race Track VernacuIar
Sizes Up the Situation.

Man With Race Track VernacuIar
Sizes Up the Situation.
1t was the usual crowd that gath
cred nightly in the all-night restau-
rant. Their numbers ranged with the
rise and fall of the thermometer, and
as it was unusually cool out of doors
last night they were all present.
The loquacious night clerk had sub
sided after reviewing "the recent
event" and airing many new theories
as to the causes that led up to it. The
newspaper bunch had just dropped in
for coffee when the professional man
was reminded of a few points that he
had not had an opportunity to bring
out. 81 picks up the church dope sheet
this mornin and 1 see that three of the
entries were runnin' to FORM" he re-
marked land 1t was a nose finish on
the post when they pulled up after
the thirty-minute heats that they went
through. But what surprised me as
/ glanced over the programme was
how so many came to get left at the
post. Now 1t amt for me to say who
nosed under first, but I can say this
much, they We're all in the running,
and it was one Of those ding-dong,
nodding finishes that we so often hear
about. Gee, but they went to the whip
early.
IT noticed in the foot notes that one
of the starters who finished in Sun
days events was not satisfied and
would take another try for first place
next Sunday. He so far outclasses
the others in that particular kind OF
going that l wouldn't be surprised il
they all scratched and let him have
it ali his own way. Others l under
stand, who would like to start have
too much weight up, and will be con-
tent to start in the minor selling
events.
Now, I have studied this dope for
years and I don't think / have ever
seen the ecclesiastical dohbins run in
such erratic form. They have done
little in the past month or so, but
suppose they just could not resist this
big stake. The three that went the
route are more accustomed to the GO
ing, and ! would not be surprised II
the others did not get left purposely'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
MAY QUALIFY TODAY
FORM OF OATH AND COMMISSION
For JUDGE CANN AT ORDI-
NARY'S OFFICE.
CONFERENCE WAS HELD
WITH COMMISSIONER BY COL.
CANN AS COUNTY ATTORNEY.

His Resignation as County Attorney
Will Not BE Handed in Just Yet.
VIII Not Affect His Qualifying ms
Judge-Mntters Demanding His
Personal Attention VIII BE Wound
Up Mt Once-COurt VIII Convene as
Arranged on Monday, January 4.
Col. George T. Cam will, in all
probability, qualify for the judgeship
of the Superior Court to-day. He will
not, however, resign as county at
torney until he has finally settled up
all of the affairs pertaining to that
Office which demand his personal at
tention.
The commission and oath of office
were received in the Ordinary's office
yesterday, but in the absence of Judge
McAlpin, Judge Norwood, of the City
Court, will administer the oath. Col.
Cam had a conference with Judge
Norwood during the morning, at which
time Judge Norwood expressed his
readiness to administer the oath at
any time.
Col. Cam was in conference with
the County Commissioners for over
an hour during the morning, winding
up matters pertaining to the office of
county attorney, such as required mis-
personal attention. 1t was not de-
termined at what time it would
be proper for the resignation of the
present county attorney to be handed
in.
Whether it is handed in to-day or
next week Col. Cam will qualify as
judge as soon as it is convenient.
The matter of appointments has not
yet been brought to the notice of Col.
Cam. He has not been approached on
the subject, he said, and none of his
friends have discussed the matter with
him, as these are details that will be
arranged later
Court will convene next Monday
morning, at which time Judge Cam
will preside. All matters arranged for
this session of the court will be taken
up just as if their had been no change.
The docket was we'll cleared I'D dur
ing the recent dual session of court.
AS is the custom Judge Cam will
no doubt, make proper expressions to
the bar and attaches of the court upon
taking the bench
If the oath is administered to the
newly appointed judge to-day 1t is
probable that a session in chambers
will be held right away to settle sew
eral matters that were pending at
Judge Barrows death.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
TO FOUR CHURCHES
VISITS WE'RE PAID LAST NIGHT
BY SANTA CLAUS.
THE SANTA CLAUS CANTATA
FEATURE OF VISIT TO LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF ASCENSION.

The Santa Claus Grist Mill a Novel
Feature Mt Wesley Monumental.
Fairy Turned Bags of Flour to
Boxes of Candy, Nuts and Or
anees-Many Gifts Distributed at
Independent Presbyterian CeIe-
brntiOn-At Duffy Street Baptist
the Children Brought Gifts and
Laid Them Mt the Foot of the
Tree for Santa to Distribute
Among the Poor.
Santa Claus visited the children of
four Sunday-schools of Savannah last
night, the Lutheran Church of the AS
cension, Wesley Monumental Church,
Independent Presbyterian Church and
Duffy Street Baptist Church. All of
the churches had been prettily deco
rated in honor of the jolly saints COM
ing and the little children composed.
for the most part the audiences.
The musical programmes rendered
were all excellent. Carols appropriate
to Christmas time were sung by the
different schools and several of the
more difficult selections were rendered
by the different classes. The distribu-
ton of gifts, which marked the close
of the programmes, was one of the
most enjoyable of all the features.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
AT WESLEY MONUMENTAL.

The Sunday-school room of Wesley
Monumental Church was filled with
those who had assembled there to greet
Santa Claus when he appeared. On the
platform in front of the room a large
mill had been erected, on the top of
which was a large wheel, the arms of
which were inscribed with Santa
Claus Grist Mill"
Shortly before 9 o'clock the old fellow.
clad in the furS neceSsitated by tn :
cold climate of his home, clamored out
of the mill. In short address he in
formed the audience that he had given
away all his presents and was in de-
spair until he met a fairy who promised
to change the sacks of flour in the mill
to presents.
The fairy then stepped forward and
waved her wand about the mill Four
small boys, clad in white aprons and
wearing a miller's hat, then came for
ward, and as they took their places the
large wheel began revolving. AS it
turned boxes of candy, bags of nuts,
and oranges began rolling out of the
bottom. Santa Claus then called the
roll of classes in the Sunday school and
each class stepped forward. All the
members were given a box of candy, a
bag OF nuts, and an orange
The music rendered by the Sunday
school formed the other features of the
programme together with an address
by Superintendent Reppard. In his adj
dress Mr.. Reppard spoke Of the Christ
mas time and the progress that has
been made by the school since its last
Christmas celebration.
The following selections were render
ed by the entire school: with Exul-
tant Tribute" The Birth Song OF
Jesus" christmas Skies" and SThe
Star of Hope" All of the musical num-
bers were excellently rendered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
TO WATCH OUT
THE OLD YEAR.

Three watch night services have
been announced for Thursday night,
one a union Methodist service at Trim
ity Church and one at the Lutheran
Church of the Ascension. Midnight
services will also be held at st. Paurs
Episcopal Church.
Complete arrangements for the
Methodist service were made at the
Methodist ministers meeting yester-
day. The service will begin at 10
O'Clock in the lecture room of Trinity
Church. Immediately following the
programme and Christmas tree by the
Sunday-school. A special sermon will
be preached by Rev. Isaac P. Tyson,
pastor of Epworth Methodist Church.
Following the sermon the meeting
will be turned into an experience
meeting and song service.
A few words will also be spoken by
Rev. ]. A. Smith, missionary pastor,
concerning the new work which is so
soon to be taken up by the Methodists.
A few hours after the opening of the
New Year Rev. Mr.. Smith will leave
for New York to attend the Missionary
School and Church Institute, where he
will take a special course of study.
DR.. w. c. Schaeffer, pastor of the
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, has
also announced a watch-night service.
The service will be held in the audito-
rum of the church, commencing at
10:45 o'clock. Appropriate services will
be used to usher in the new year and
bid farewell to the dying one.
At st. Paurs Episcopal Church serv-
ices will begin at 11:30 o'clock and will
continue into the new year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
JURY OF OFFICERS
COULDN'T LOCATE SLAYER.
Returned Verdict That Harris Was
KILLED BY Unknown Person.

Returned Verdict That Harris Was
Killed BY Unknown Person.
After a formal investigation that
lasted nearly two hours, a jury i'm
panelled by Coroner Kelley yesterday
afternoon, returned a verdict that Sea-
brook Harris, colored, came to his
death from a pistol shot wound, in
fiicted by party unknown to the
jury.
Harris is the negro who VISA shot
through the heart in Yamacraw early
Saturday morning. Every effort has
been made by the police to get at the
bottom of the ARRAY, but without sue
cess, and the officers are without the
slightest clue as to the identity of the
person who fired the shot
Eight or nine negroes who were IN
the house where Harris was going, or
who were in the immediate neighbor-
hood at the time of the shooting, were
examined without any further informa-
ton being secured. With one eXcep-
ton, all of the prisoners were released
from custody by the police after the
inquest.
Those who composed the jury were:
Lieutenant of Police Walter Fleming
Officer Nose Davis, Deputy Sheriff
Tom Durham, Tailor Arnold Seyden
Deputy Sheriff Meldrim and John Hal
ligan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
MIR. Lucas Goes to memphis.

Mr.. Arthur M. Lucas, Jr., who has
been spending the holidays with his
parents at No. SIG Waldburg street,
east, left last night over the Central
Tor Memphis, where he will make his
headquarters during the coming year.
Mr.. Lucas was special agent of the
United Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, with headquarters at Philadel-
phia, but has severed his connections
with that company to go with a Mem
phis telephone syndicate. Mr.. Robert
II. Polk. formerly of Savannah, will
leave Birmingham and will be with
the same company. as will Mr.. A. T.
Maxwell. Mr.. Polk, MIR. Maxwell and
Mr.. Lucas We're together with the
Georgia Telephone Company at one
time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
COMMISSION MEN AT
LOUISVILLE.
Savannah May BE Represented mt
Merchants Convention.

Merchants' Convention.
1t may be that Savannah will be rep
resented at the convention of the Ma
tional League of Commission Mer-
chants to be held in Louisville Jan. 49,
IA and Is.
Mr.. M. L. Exley, who was the Sec
rotary of the Truck Growers Associa-
ton of Chatham County, has received
letter asking him to see to it
that delegates are sent from Savan-
nah. There have been no meetings of
the local Truck Growers Association,
however, in two years and delegates
from this organization, that was, can
not be named.
But Mr.. Exley is in hopes that Sa-
vannah will be represented at the
convention and assures those who at
tend hearty welcome. w. S. Gavan
of Baltimore, the president of the
league, is a Savannahian and was rear
ed at Bethesda, Commission mer-
chants and truck growers from all
over the country will attend the con-
vention and the people of Louisville
have arranged to entertain the visitors
in style. Mr.. EXley does not yet know
whether he will be able to attend the
convention. Convention rates will be
allowed on all of the railroads and it
is expected that a large crowd will be
in Louisville during the sessions of the
league.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
PORT SOCIETY
PROGRAMME TONIGHT.
Christmas Gifts VIII BE Distributed
Among the Seamen.

Christmas Gifts VIII BE Distributed
Among the Seamen-
The Savannah Port Society will hold
It's Christmas celebration tonight at
Z o'clock at the Seamens' Bethel, on
st. Julian street. Elaborate prepara-
tions have been made for the event
and provision made for entertaining
between $50 and 300 seamen. The in
vitations have all been issued and
everything is ready for the entertain
ment tonight.
The programme will open with pray
er and singing, after which Rev. Mr..
Van Deventer, pastor of the Duny
Street Baptist Church, will preach a
Christmas sermon The sermon VIII
be a short one dealing with the origin
of Christmas and what it means TO
the entire world Following the SER
mon there will be a short musical pro-
gramme rendered.
The gifts from the tree will then
be distributed by Rev. H. Iverson,
chaplain and superintendent of the
Bethel. More than $50 gifts have been
prepared and hung upon the Christ
mas tree Each gift is numbered and
duplicate numbers are placed in hat
This hat will be passed among the sea-
men, each man drawing out num-
Der. The gift on the tree bearing a
number corresponding to the one
which each seaman holds will be Civ
en- to him, this method being followed
until all the gifts have been distrib-
uted.
Following this part of the pro-
gramme the exercises will be closed
with a song and benediction. The
ladies auxiliary of the Port Society
will then serve a Christmas supper to
the men. The supper will be an elab-
crate one and arrangements have been
made for seating a large number of
visitors
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
NO SPECIAL TRAIN
TO GO TO CHARLESTON.

Arrangements for Securing the
Train from Railroad Have Fallen
Through.
The arrangements which were pend
ing between several Savannah gentle
men and the Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
way for a special train to be run from
Savannah to Charleston on New Years
will be played in Charleston between
Savannah and that city, have fallen
through, as d result of which law SUIT
may result, the gentlemen claiming
that contract was violated.
An effort is now being made to Sc
cure boat to carry those who desire
TO witness the game over to Charleston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
RAN OVER CHILDREN
AND TOOK MONEY.

Serious Charges Made to Police
Against n Negro Driver.
If the story told the police by two
negro girls is true. Esau Gadson, col
ored, will have a hard time putting
up defense when arraigned before
Recorder Myrick in Police Court this
morning.
1t is alleged that Esau was driving
on Houston street In a fast and reck-
less fashion and ran over the children,
who were on their way to a store to
make a purchase. 1t is further charg-
ed that when one of them dropped 50
Esau was unable to resist the tempta-
ton and took the money. Both of the
children were painfully injured and
Esau will have to answer two charges,
one of which will mean a chaingang
sentence If he is convicted
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
LUTHERAN CHURCH
OF ASCENSION.

At the Lutheran Church of the AS
cension, Rev. DR.. w. c. Schaeffer pas
tor. two large trees had been erected
in the Sunday-school room, one on
each side of the platform. In the large
room opening just back of the plat
form the entire infant department was
grouped, the tots filing the entire
school, seated by classes, occupied the
large Sunday-school room. The rear
was filed with the friends and rela-
tives of the scholars and with older
church members.
The programme opened with the
hymn Ring Bells for JOY" and TINS
was Immediately followed with the
song I'm Thine Arms Prayer was
then offered by Rev. w. c. Schaeffer,
Jr., after which the entire school join
ed in singing Herald of Gladness."
Rev. Mr. Schaeffer, Jr., then read the
Scripture lesson of the evening, choos-
ing the chapter from the Gospel of
St Luke which refers to the birth of
Christ.
christmas Bells" was the next
number, after which Rev. DR.. Schaef-
fer, pastor Of the church, delivered a
short address. DR.. Schaeffer spoke of
the birth of Christ and it's announce
ment by the angel chorus. He closed
with the plea that the beautiful faith
of the children might be experienced
by the older members of the church
and asked that all, if they truly felt
that faith, offer the two prayers of
childhood, Now I Lay Me" and Itch
Bin Klein"
Two carols, Wonderful Song" and
1.-THE Angel Chorus" followed, after
which the announcement of coming
services was made. Sing Once Again"
was then rendered by the school, which
was followed by the Santa Claus Can
tata, given by the primary depart
ment.
The entire primary department rose
and began singing Santa Claus Is On
the Way" and as they sang the jim
Cling of the sleigh bells could be heard,
and a moment later Mr.. ]. F. Banks,
disguised as Santa Claus, entered,
singing a solo.
Six little fairies then sang to the
children and closed by asking them
the best way to spend Christmas. Sew
en- little girls responded, after which
Santa Claus took his place in the CEN
ter of the school and all joined in sing
ing a Christmas carol. The cantata
closed with the recitation IA Little
Maid Am L, by little Miss Theresa
Schroeder, who closed by throwing a
kiss to the pastor of the church, the
superintendent Of the school and to the
teacher of her class.
The programme then closed with the
distribution of candy and oranges to
all the children. A feature of the
evening was the presentation by Rev.
w. C. Schaeffer of a gift from the
trustees to the following officers of the
Sunday-school, Supt. Spann, Secretary
Stanton and Treasurer Nichols. The
congregation was then dismissed with
the benediction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
TWO DEGREES SHORT.

The deficiency in temperature yes
terday was only degrees. The max
imum point reached by mercury was
IS degrees at o'clock in the afternoon.
The lowest point was 81 degrees. the
registration AZ o'clock yesterday
morning. This made the average tenn
perature 40 degrees. while the records
called for a temperature 81 As degrees.
The temperature yesterday ives closer
10 the normal than Il has been any
day la December.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
FOUND DEAD IN BED
AT NEWBERRY, S. C.

A telegram was received yesterday
from the superintendent of police, from
the city clerk of Newberry, S. c., an
nouncing the fact that Lewis Hampton,
employed by Mr.. Frank Barker of this
city, had been found dead in bed at his
boarding house. He went from Savan-
nah to Newberry to lay artificial stone
sidewalks. Mr.. Barker was commune
Gated with and instructions were given,
through the police superintendent. TO
have the body prepared for burial mir.
Barker will go to Newberry TO attend
the interment Of his superintendent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
SUSPECTED OF SHOOTING
M0T0RMAN SALTER

Said to be the negro who shot Motor
man ]. A. Salter on a Collinsville car,
at Waters avenue and Anderson street,
early Saturday morning, Eddie Hum
phries was arrested last night by De-
tective Bostick and is held at the police
station for identification. The motor
man who was wounded in the nose will
try and identify the prisoner this morn
ing. The shooting occurred near Hum
phries' house. but the negro denies all
knowledge of the crime.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
MAYOR GRATIFIED
WITH SAVANNAH'S SHOWING
Will Be Able to Point to Many improvements
Made in 1908

While Mayor Myers will be unable
to review the year with the city gov
eminent until the annual reports of
the heads of the several departments
have been submitted, he is quite salts
fled that an excellent showing will be
made.
"A great many improvements have
been made in Savannah during the
year that is about to close" said the
Mayor, land the city has planned for
even greater improvements during the
coming year. While the new City
Hall will be erected, and the Gwin-
nett street subway will be built during
the coming year arrangements for both
were made in 1908.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
Was Remembered Christmas.

Quartermaster Sergeant F. E.
oLynn of the First Regiment is again
attending to his duties, though he has
not yet completely recovered from an
attack OF bronchitis with which he had
peen connned to the Savannah Hospital
for the last ten days. Though ztili
an inmate Of the hospital on Christmas
day Sergeant O'Lynn was not forgot
ten by his friends. among the most
appreciated of the presents received
was handsome silver mounted UNI
brella presented by Maj w. L. Coney
of the First Regiment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
SPAT IN CAR AND
CURSED CONDUCTOR.

For splitting in a trolley car of the
Electric Company, Spero Markopolo
was sent to the police station yester-
day morning by Patrolman Hartley
But this is not the only charge against
the prisoner.
1t is claimed that Spero carried a
large-sized jag and that when he was
called down by the conductor for ex-
pectorating on the floor of the car
he cursed and abused him as best he
knew how, all OF which he will have
TO explain 70 Recorder Myrick in Po-
lice Court this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
MANY OFFENDERS BEFORE
JUDGE NORWOOD

Judge Norwood held a busy session in
the City Court yesterday afternoon, dis
posing of twelve cases against persons
carrying concealed weapons and a
number of other minor cases for lar
ceny and assault.
A number of cases were continued I'M
til Thursday morning, when another
session of the court will be held.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
FIRED AT WOMAN
AND WAS ARRESTED.

On a charge OF assault with intent
TO murder. a man who gave the name
OF Baesche 7, Kosanidy was arrested
yesterday by Central Patrolman Blake
wood and sent 70 the police station.
The complainant IL Eliza Huse. II
charged that the man shot al the
woman, but for what reason the no.
We were unable 20 learn. The shoot
w Nlu BE- Investigated BY Recorder
N4s4tsA IN Police Court this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
Georgia School of Technology, At.
Ianta, On.

Entrance examinations for appli-
cants begin at a. M, Dec. 81. Full
particulars of the school and explicit
information as to text books and ex.
tent of examinations will be sent or
application.
Students are received at any time
but applicants are advised to report
on Dec. 81. Space in the dormitories
must be applied for beforehand. Ad-
dress Lyman Hall, President, At
lanta Ga-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN.

Santa Claus also paid a visit TO supt.
Mcneil and the members OF the Inde-
pendent Presbyterian Church Sunday
school The sunday-school room had
been prettily decorated with Christmas
greens and potted plants ana on the
platform the gifts which had been pre-
pared for santa 70 distribute had been
placed,
Tho programme opened with the rem
aerinR ~ two Christmas carols ~ the
primary department. Peaceful tbe
contlnuad on earenth rara.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-29
AUGUST BELMONT AND
SONS AT GARRETT FARM.

Wealthy New Yorker Is Putting in
MIR. August Belmont and his three
sons are at Mr.. Belmont's Garrett Sta
ton estate this week hunting on the
game preserves which are a part of the
estate.
Mr.. Belmont's sons, like their father,
are enthusiastic sportsmen and are TAX
ing advantage of this excellent weather
to spend the day out of doors in pur-
suit of game A number of friends from
New York came down on the special
car with the party. They will return to
New York next week some time.