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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR NOTES.

1t has been found necessary to make an
other change in the date for holding the
January meeting of the District Christian
Endeavor Union, and Monday evening. the
9th. is now fixed as the time The change
was made for the reason that the first
week in January will be observed by many
churches as week of prayer. and the
union officers desired to avoid any conflict
with the special services OF that week.
Mr.. George F. Tibbitts, interstate secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, will address the Endeavorers at
this meeting on the subject of personal
evangelism. The place of the meeting will
be announced later.
An incident recently occurred which
serves 10 Is said, TO show the helpfulness
OF Christian Endeavor in a denominational
way. The Baptist Christian Endeavor So
ciety at Fort Myer Heights, Va. wished
to get a supply of EndeavOr hymnals, but
did not have the funds. Through the aid
of the District Christian Endeavor Union
the books were secured on specially favor
able terms as to time of payment. and the
members of the society went to work and
raised the required amount. In the mean
time President kellar sent a letter to each
Baptist Christian Endeavor Society in the
city asking for contribution for the Fort
Myer Heights society. Every society re-
sponded. and the total was more than the
cost of the hymnals.
course In mission study of ten weeks
duration was brought 10 "a close last Sat
urday afternoon at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. The class was con-
Quoted by the missionary committee of the
District Christian Endeavor Union with
Mr.. w. II. III. Smith as leader. and was
designed to train persons for forming and
leading classes In their own societies and
churches. Japan was the subject of study.
the title OF the textbook being Sunrise in
the Sunrise Kingdom" A high percentage
or attendance was maintained throughout
the course
This is the second year that the union
has had class of this nature under Mr.
Smiths leadership. Last year China was
the subject of study and as a result of the
normal course fifteen classes were formed
in various societies and churches. Already
several societies are taking steps to form
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

At recent meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Washington local assembly
of brotherhood chapters officers for the en-
suing year were elected as follows: Presl-
dent William B. Dent of St. PauFs Chap
ter; vice president. Augustus P. Crenshaw
of ST. Thomas Chapter; recording secre-
tary John Lane Johns of Christ Church,
Navy Yard; corresponding secretary and
treasurer. Bert T Amos of Trinity Chapter.
Rev DIR. Randolph H. Mckim, rector OF
Epiphany Church, preached the sermon at
the service held for men only under the
auspices of the Brotherhood Chapter OF
Christ Church, navy yard, last SUNDAY
evening.
William B. Dent, president of the local
assembly delivered the address at the serV-
ice held under the auspices of the Washing
ton brotherhood chapters last Sunday even
ing in the barracks at Fort Myer.
The foundation of the work of the col
lege committee-the organizing of Brother
hood chapters in the colleges throughout
the country-has it is reported, been Wen
laid: plans have been mapped out ana a
committee for pushing this branch OF
brotherhood work more vigorously the COM
inc wear has been appointed, with Robert
H Gardiner of Maine as chairman. The
committee consists of fourteen members OF
the brotherhood residing in different parts
Of the United States, who are graduates or
several of the colleges and universities.
Tho Brotherhood Chapter of Epiphany
Chanel held a special service for the mem
hers last Sunday evening. Rev. Claudlus + :.
smith the minister in charge, preached the
sermon.
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EPWoRTH LEAGUE NOTES.

The following notes on the lesson have
been prepared by local member of the
league:
Christmas night the leaguers will consider
the topic of IAN Offering to Christ" The
incident chosen is the one in Bethany when
Jesus sat at meat in the house of Simon
the leper, and "a woman having an ala
baster box of ointment of spikenard very
precious" broke the box and poured it on
his head.
This incident is given in all four gospels
Luke however, differs from the others in
naming the woman Mary, the sister of
Lazarus.
1t does not matter, however, who the wo-
man was; the incident stands out as one of
an Offering for Christ purely from a sense
of love. God gave Christ to the world on
that first Christmas because He so loved
the world
Let make the thought of our Christ
mas-giving love, not duty.
This service in many of the chapters will
be a special one with Christmas music.
Miss Bohanan of Trinity has arranged for
musical service. Mr.. Baker of the Y. Nj.
G. A. will give a Christmas talk to the
leaguers at Hamline There will also be
special music by Mr.. J. Walter Humphrey,
Miss Bessie Huguely and Messrs. Bridwell
and Schooley.
Mrs. Ella Landstreet. president of the
chapter at Garrisonvle, Va, is spending
the holidays in the city.
The press committee has completed ar
rangements for the issuing of the January
number of the new league paper, Epworth
League News. The first number will con-
tain among other items of news a full de-
scription of each one of the league enter
tainments, a list of the members of the
board of control and their addresses and
happenings in the various leagues. 1t is eX-
pected tbs. every chapter will elect spe
cal correspondent, who will send in items
to the corresponding secretary.
Trinity Guild, which is under the fourth
vice president, Mrs Charles Heinline, has
raised so during the past year by the sale
of aprons This guild holds monthly meet
ngs in various homes.
Dumbarton, Metropolitan and North Cap
itol Chapters report new members added
and considerable activity among the old.
Dumbarton held a special meeting Thurs
day night to elect seven new members.
Rev. DR.. Bristol has been greatly assisted
during the recent revival services by the
league at Metropolitan, which is under the
direction of Mr.. Luther L. Derrick.
Charles NJ Birckhead led the meeting at
Wesley last Sunday. special feature or
the meeting was the reading of Selected
Thoughts" by the members. During the
past week this chapter has held cabinet
meeting and business meeting.
The District second vice president led the
devotional meeting at McKendrie last Sun
dav evening and spoke on missions.
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D. c. Collins. Miss Donahue and Miss Fa-
Der; Rudolf. Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Morton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daman and Mr.. and Mrs. III.
Wolf: Scarborough. Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
Sutton; Haddon Hall. DR.. and Mrs. A V.
Coleridge and A. J. Chapman: Arlington.
E. Thomas; st. Charles. w. n. Allen and
Mrs Allen. Palmer. William Johnson;
Shoreham, Miss Florence Schneider and
Miss Margaret Schneider; Ardmore.. Mrs.
w. Pitser and c. L. Clements: Altamont,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. White and Mrs. Z. V.
White; Jackson, Mrs. G.. IL. Wilson.
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The Sick Man and the LAWYER.

From Judge.
The sick man had called his lawyer. Il
wish to explain again to you." said he
weakly, about willing my property"
The attorney held up his hand reassurng-
ly. There. thereI' said he. Leave that
all to me-"
The sick man sighed resignedly.
"I suppose I might as WELL" said he.
turning upon his pillow You'll get it.
anyway"
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An Insinuatiop.

From the Chicago News.
The spiritual seance was in full blast.
ssThe spirit OF Deacon Skinner is present.
said the medium.
.'Hello, deacon" exclaimed one OF his ex-
aeighbors. Is It hot enough for your"
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How Some People Manage.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
II believe" said Mrs. Borough. that
IL can get the use of Mrs. Noowedds
shell cups and saucers next Friday, and
Mrs. Hifiy will loan me her spoons, and
Mrs. Housekeep will let me have some of
her nice oolong mixture-I believe Til
buy a pound of sugar and give pink
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOUR
Conducted by Grace Livingston Hill.

For Sunday, December loo1-
Topic: 1.-The Light of the World Isaiah VIZ
.. The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light: they that dwell IN
the land of the shadow of death, upon them
hath the light shined
3. Thou hast multiplied the nation, and
not increased the joy; they joy before thee
according to the joy in harvest, and as men
rejoice when they divide the spoil
4. For thou hast broken the yoke of his
burden and the staff of his shoulder, the
rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Mid
ian.
Z For every battle of the warrior Is with
confused noise, and garments rolled in
blood; but this shall be with burning and
fuel of fire.
o. For unto us a child is born, unto us
son is given; and the government snail be
upon his shoulders and his name Shall be
called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty
God the everlasting Father, the Prince of
Peace.
T. OF the increase of His government and
peace there shall be no end, upon the
throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to
order It, and to establish Ii with judgment
and with justice, from henceforth even for
ever. The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will
perform this.
The Lesson.
We have grown accustomed to thinking
of Christmas as all our own or, at least as
belonging exclusively to Christian lands
Christmas, with its trees and toys and
gifts and festivities, seems out of place
when we think of 1t in the wids of Africa
or among the cannibal islands. Yet, when
we stop TO consider, the heather nations
have much more reason to rejoice over the
birth of Jeusu than even we, who have not
known the depths of ignorance and degra-
dation TO which the human soul may fall
that has no hope of salvation.
Today all eyes are turned toward Japan
because of the war that is going on. About
fifty years ago a missionary and his
faithful wife were quietly carrying on their
work there. They were not able to do
much publicly, except medical work. be-
cause of the feeling against Christianity
but they quietly worked and prayed They
lived in Buddhist temple, from which the
idols had been removed and where all were
welcome to come and talk with them On
one occasion while he was unpacking and
arranging his books some officials came
and demanded to see fiis Chinese books,
bur he refused. and they did not press the
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his sidewalk yesterday. He was trying to
look as II he did 1t just for exercise.-New-
ark News.
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The suit of the Modern Woodmen of
America brought to collect 500, 900 from the
estate of the late E. H. McCutchen, bank
er at Holstein. Iowa, has been dismissed
McCutchen was a prominent banker and
politician. Upon his death 1t was found
that his bank was insolvent. He was
leading Woodman and had 100000 Of the
orders funds in his bank. The Woodmen
sued the bondsmen. who replied their names
had been secured by fraud.
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At the regular meeting of Covenant Lodge,
No. Ii. I. o. o. F., Thursday evening, the
nomination of officers for the next term re-
suited as follows: For noble grand, ]. E.
Chamberlain; for vice grand. DR.. w. C.
Barr, William G. Berg and H. E. Angel;
for secretary, w E. Clapp; for financial
secretary. ]. William Brewer; for treas
urer, C. w. Chamberlain
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The District second vice president led the
devotional meeting at McKendrle last Sun
dav evening and spoke on missions.
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At the convention of the Grand Lodge of
West Virginia, Knights of Pythias, held at
Clarksburg, L. v. G. Morris of Parkersburg
was elected grand chancellor and Manor
jenkins was reelected grand keeper of
records and seal. Mr.. Jenkins has been a
member Of the order since 1869, served as
grand chancellor in 1874, was elected for
two terms supreme representative, and has
served continuously as grand keeper of rec
ords and seal since 1889. A committee of
five was appointed to look into the advisa-
bility of establishing Pythian home for
the state.
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Dumbarton, Metropolitan and North Cap
itol Chapters report new members added
and considerable activity among the old.
Dumbarton held a special meeting Thurs
day night to elect seven new members.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCES.

BY Committee on Streets and Lanes
An ordinance for the improvement
of West Broad street, in the city of
Savannah, from the south property line
of Anderson street to the south prop
erty line of Thirty-first street, under
the terms and provisions Of an act
of the Legislature of Georgia, APP
proved Oct. l, 1887.
Section l. Be 1t ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
vannah, in Council assembled, under
the terms and provisions of an act of
the Legislature of Georgia, approved
Oct. /, 1887, that the director of pub
lie works for the city OF Savannah,
and the Committee on Streets and
Lanes of said city, be and they are
hereby authorized and directed, to
build and construct on West Broad
street in the city of Savannah from the
south property line of Anderson street
to the south property line of Thirty
first street, two (2) roadways of vitri-
fed brick, each twenty-five (25) feet
in width, one of said roadways of
twenty-five (25) feet to be on the west
side of said street, and the other on
the east side of said street, and they
are authorized and directed to en-
close the said two roadways with stone
curbings, and TO construct a grass
plat in the center and between said
TWO TOduHdySt bdlu pdfciltil at olicCb
and lane Intersections to extend over
the full width of said West Broad
street, that is to say, TO lines CO.
incident with the respective property
lines; also to do all work in the way
of grading, the placing of catch basins,
drains. crossings and all other things
incident to the construction and COM
pletion of said two roadways of vitri-
fed brick and the said improvements
m West Broad street
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that
after the total cost of said work shall
have been ascertained, one-third 0-3)
of such total cost shall be paid out
of the city treasury, and the other two
thirds CD by the persons owning ct
the date of the adoption of this or
dinance the real estate abutting on
said portion of West Broad street, to
be improved under this ordinance, ac-
cording to frontage, and the pro rata
amount of the cost Of such work is
hereby assessed against the said abut-
ting real estate and its owners as
aforesaid, according to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets
and lanes is assessed as real estate
AUDITING on said portion of West Broad
street to be improved, and the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of Savannah
shall be for all the intents and pur-
poses Of this ordinance the owner of
real estate so abutting, and shall pay
from the city treasury its just pro
rata as such owner of the cost of said
work, according to frontage. in addi-
ton to its one-third of the entire cost
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
OFFICIAL.
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as hereinbefore provided.


as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained that
after the improvement hereinbefore
provided for has been completed, the
said director and the said committee,
shall prepare and submit TO the Council
Of the city of Savannah a statement
showing the cost of the improvement
herein provided for, and also an as
sessment roll, showing as to two-thirds
(2-3) of the cost to be apportioned. how
1t is apportioned among the several
abutting parcels, including the street
and lane intersections and giving the
sum chargeable to each parcel, with
the name of the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption
Of said statement and assessment roll
by the Council of the city OF Savannah.
1t shall then become the duty of the
city treasurer to send to the abutting
property owners their proper bill for
the same, as 1t may be ascertained by
the City Council, and II such bill so
sent be not paid within thirty 900 days
after the presentation or sending of
the same, it shall then become the duty
of the city treasurer to issue execution
for the amount, together with costs
against the persons and property afore-
said, which execution shall be made
and levied out of the property de-
scribed therein. as are executions for
city taxes.
Sec 4. Be it further ordained,
that all ordinances and parts of ordi-
nances, in conflict with this ordinance,
are hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for the
first time March 80, 1904, and pub
lished for information.
]. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
HOUSES BUSY DAY.
1t Did Not Regard a Submarine
Boat Proposal FnvOrabIy.

wv AAC&AEO n submarine
Boat Proposal FavOrabIy.
Washington, April Elm five hour
session to-day the House passed seven
bills relating to the District of CO.
lumbia, including one Incorporating the
Carnegie Institute; passed the Bow
man omnibus claims bill, carrying APP
proximately $22S.000 for the payment
of small claims agreed partially to the
conference report on the fortihca-
tions bill and insisted on It's disagree
ment to an amendment TO that bill
providing for the purchase of a sub
marine boat.
The Alaska delegate bill was taken
up. Mr.. Cushman of Washington
opened the discussion with lengthy
explanation of the measure, setting
out the necessities of a territory in the
way of representation in Congress.
During the debate on the fortifica-
tons appropriation bill, Mr.. Hill of
Connecticut spoke in favor of a pro-
vision of $256,000 for a submarine boat.
Mr.. Rixey Of Virginia INTERCEPTED
into Mr.. Hills speech the statement
that the Secretary of the Navy had
the people behind the boat provided
for in the fortifcations bill had not
offered to put their boat in COMPETE
ton with other submarine boats.
well, the Secretary of the Navy is
mistaken, that is all" declared Mr..
Hill, 'or else the gentleman from Vir-
sinia is mistaken" he added.
Mr.. Rixey read from the hearings
before the committee where the secre-
tary said that the competition was
delayed at the request of the promoters
of the new boat.
Mr.. Hill was positive that the de-
lay was at the request of the promo
ters of the old boat.
Mr.. Rixey followed with an express
sion of surprise at the speech of Mr..
Hill. He said Mr.. Hill had appear
ed before the Naval Committee to
advocate the purchase of the new boat
at $175,OOO. ''Now," said Mr.. Rixey,
'he is asking $250,OO0 for the boat.
Why does he raise the price?"
The House voted for further con-
ference on the provision and after
discussing the Alaskan delegate bill
adjourned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
OFFICIAL.

pro rata as such owner of the cost of
such work, according to frontage, in
addition to it's one-third 1-3) of the
entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be 1t further ordained, That
after the improvement hereinbefore
provided for has been completed the
said director and the said committee
shall prepare and submit to the Coun-
ell of the city of Savannah state
ment showing the cost of the improve
ment herein provided for. and also an
assessment roll, showing as to two
thirds (2-3) of the cost to be appor-
toned, how 1t is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels. including
the street and lane intersections, and
giving the sum chargeable to each par
Gel with the name OF the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption
OF said statement and assessment roll
by Council of the City of Savannah,
IL shall then become the duty of the
city treasurer to send to the abutting
property owners their proper bill for
the same, as il may be aScertained by
the City Council, and If such bill so
sent be not paid within thirty 600
days after the presentation or sending
of the same, it shall then become the
duty of the city treasurer to issue
execution for the amount, together
with costs against the persons and
dlOIGodlNs Which, cAtGullOu
shall be made and levied out of the
property described therein, as are exc
cutions for city taxes. The said state
ment and assessment roll shall also
show the amount payable by street
railroad company, and should such
company fail or refuse to pay a bill
for the same thirty 800 days after
the presentation or sending of the
same, it shall be the duty of the city
treasurer to issue execution against
said company, and its property for said
bill, together with costs, which shall
be made and levied as are executions
for city taxes.
Sec. 5. De * further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for the
FIRST time March 16, 1904, read a sec
ond time March 80, 1904, amended
and laid on the table. and published,
for information.
J. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
FROM PHILIPPINE FLEET

Washington, April 6.-The following
bulletin was posted at the Navy De-
partment to-day
THE restriction of the battleship
squadron of the Philippines has been
withdrawn and the communicated chief
authorized to permit his squadron to
cruise at discretion, not going north
of Fuchau on the Asiatic coast"
Keen interest has been aroused in
diplomatic circles by the announce
ment removing restrictions to an ex-
tent on the battleship squadron in
Philippine waters. and it is not I'M
likely that several members of the
diplomatic corps in the course of the
next few days will ask the State De-
partment II there is any significance in
the directions to the Pacific squadron
to start the last of the month for Hon
olulu.
1t is said that advices indicate state
of unrest in China.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07
MAY MEAN SCANDALS.
QuarIes and DOIliver Advise Care in
the "Huckster" system.

the "Huckster" system.
Washington, April Elm the Senate
to-day consideration was given Mr..
Quarles' amendment for grading the
salaries of rural free delivery carriers,
and 1t was then declared out of or
der. The committee amendment bear
ing upon the salaries of carriers and
regulating their service for private in
dividuals was accepted. This provides
a salary of $72O year and allows
carriers to deliver merchandise and
periodicals for hire under certain re-
strictions.
Both Messrs. Quarles and Dolliver
predicted that this "huckster' system
would lead to serious scandal unless
great caution were exercised,
Mr.. Latimer opposed the restriction
upon the carrying of packages and adj
vocated such a modification of the
amendment as would grade the salaries
paid according to the length of route
traversed.
The postofice appropriation bill was
still before the Senate when it ad-
journed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-07

ROMANCE TURNED IN VALDOsTA.
Secret wedding of Young People
Told There.


Told There.
Valdostas Ca. April 6.-The story of
an interesting romance is told here
to-day, one of the parties being a
recent charming visitor to Valdosta.
Miss Elizabeth Lilse, q sister of Mrs
NJ. r. Ousley, is the bride and Mr.
Harry s. Phillips of Franklin, KY,
Dis the groom. The bride desired to
visit her sister here, but before doing
so she went to visit her brother in
Louisville, Ky. Mr.. Phillips met her
there and the couple were secretly
married. The bride came TO Valdosta
with her younger sister and remained
about a month. enjoying the attention
paid her by the young people, but
keeping the story of her romance so
we'll that not even the sister who came
with her knew of 1T until they re-
turned to Kentucky. The story OF the
wedding was received with much in
terest here. where the bride has many
admirers,