Savannah Tribune

VOL. XVII. SAMPSON CLAIMS ALL Insists that He was the "Whole Thing" at Santiago Battle. $Lemily and Hanna File Report Uphold- ing Majority, Finding and Claim- ing That-Same. Was Just and Proper. A Washington special rays: The objection of Admiral W. T. Samson to the portion of Admiral Dewey's report of the Schley court of inquiry, in which he says Admiral Schley was in command at the battle off Santiago and entitled to the credit for the victory, was filed with Secretary Long Friday by E. S. Theall, of counsel for Admiral Sampson. It is signed by Stayton and Campbell and E. S. Theall, counsel for Admiral Sampson, and is addressed to Secretary Long. In part it is as follows: "Sirs: As counsel for Rear Admiral Sampson we have the honor to request that the department, for the reasons below stated, strike out or specifically disapprove that portion of Admiral Dewey's opinion filed in connection with the proceedings of the Schley court of inquiry, in which he stated his view to be that Commodore Schley was in absolute command at the naval battle of Santiago. "1. Commodore Schley was not in command at that battle. "The disposition of the forces at the beginning of the battle according to Commodore Schley's own statement, places Admiral Sampson in command. "2. The president of the United States and the navy department had decided that Admiral Sampson was in command at that battle and Commodore Schley second in command. "This fact was before the court; for the secretary's letter to the senate (dated February 6 1899) states that the Spanish squadron was desroyed "by our fleet under his (Sampson's) command," and "the advancement of Commodore Schley was proposed in recognition of his services as next in rank at the victory of Santiago. "3. The question as to who commanded at Santiago was not referred to the court for consideration. Evidence on the point was excluded. "If Schley was in command, Admiral Sampson was not, and if the question as to which was in command was to be considered by the court, surely Admiral Sampson became an interested party and under the precopt was entitled to the hearing which was repeatedly refused him. Lemly and Hanna Claim Majority Re port Is Just During the day Judge's Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna also submitted to Secretary Long their report upon the bill of objections filed by Admiral Schley, through his counsel, to the findings of the Schley court of inquiry. In substance this report is an argument supplementary to the argument made by the writers before the court of inquiry. The principal points are an insistence upon their contention that their first report is the unanimous report of the court of inquiry; that the court was justified in rejecting Admiral Schley's evidence by the number of witnesses who took issue with him, and that there is no sufficient reason for a reopening of the case as requested by Admiral Schley. If adopted, the report will be forwarded to Admiral Schley. The report, as appears from his text, is solely that of Judge Advocate General Lemly and Solicitor Hanna, and as such was laid before Secretary Long. The secretary stated he would withhold action on the other matters pending connected with this issue. In the event, that Secretary Long approves the recommendation of Captain Lemly and Mr. Hanna, it is stated upon reliable authority that the suggestion will be made to the president by Admiral Schley's counsel that he appoint a board of three eminent lawyers, one to be selected by himself, and one each to be selected by Admiral Schley, and Admiral Sampson, this board to weigh the evidence and report to the president. PRICE SENTENCED TO HANG. Says Confession Was Forced From Him Under Threat of Death. At Macon, Ga., Thursday Arthur Price, the negro who brutally murdered Mrs. R. J. Rowland in South Macon recently, was found guilty in the superior court. Judge Felton Immediately sentenced him to be hanged January 10th. On the stand Price denied the confession made to several persons after he was captured. He claimed that he made the confession under a threat that he would be killed if he did not do so. SAVANNAH. GA.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1901 BASE TREACHERY OF FILIPINOS. While Passing as "Loyal" Upholders of American Authority, They Secretly Scheme to do Murder. General Chaffee, military governor of the Philippines, in a review of one of a number of courtmartial cases in the islands the records of which have been received at the war department, makes the following statement: "History affords no parallel of a whole people thus practically turning war traitors and in the genius of no other people was ever found such masterful powers of secrecy and dissimulation; but it is needless to say that no powerful state was ever erected or ever can be erected on such immoral and unenlightened foundations." The case which brought forth this comment from general Chaffee was one, wherein seven natives were tried jointly on the charge of murder. The accused were soldiers in the insurgent army and after defeat by the American army in the field abandoned even the show of open opposition, such as half of the uniformed guerrilla bands make, and took up their residence at Tay Tay, in Luzon, a place protected by an American garrison. Then, following the proclaimed policy of the insurgent chiefs, they proceeded to organize secretly a bolo band. When authorization had been given to establish civil government the band came forward under the leadership of a resident and padre and were elected municipal officers of Tay Tay. In all lawful matters they served with the appearance of loyalty to the American government, while at the same time they labored secretly and diligently in the interests of the insurrection. This dual form of government, says General Chaffee, existed everywhere in strongly garrisoned cities like Manila, as well as the smallest barrio. The municipal officers of Tay Tay next entered upon a series of murders and continued their deadly work until the growing number of mysterious disappearances led to the discovery of the perpetrators by the American authorities. "One undeniable truth," says General Chaffee, "stands out in this case as in hundreds of like cases of murder—that the average native of these islands has not more than the merest rudimentary conception of his individual rights and duties as a man; and no one knows this so well as the wily chiefs who use him for their fearful purposes." Six of the seven natives were sentenced to be hanged, but General Chaffee commuted the sentence of three of them to imprisonment at hard labor for life. Priest Member of the Gang. Priest member of the Gang. The seventh native, Leonardo de Poosy, a regularly ordained priest, asked for and was granted a separate trial. At this trial De Poosy, who was held to be the chief aggressor in the Tay Tay trouble, took advantage of the loophole which appeared to be afforded by his position as priest by contending that while the participants in the wholesale murders in Tay Tay would confess the same at confessional, he was compelled by his sacred office to keep silence. General Chaffee pronounced this defense of no value, saying that the "confessional does not lay upon any priest or layman the obligation of suppressing knowledge of crimes being committed by third parties the consummation of which could have been prevented without violating the secrecy of the confessional." ATKINSON FAILED TO SIGN. At Last Moment Street Railway Consolidation, Agreement Fell Through. An Atlanta dispatch says: At the eleventh hour a misunderstanding between the special committee of council and H. M. Atkinson caused a hitch in the terms of the agreement looking to the consolidation of the properties of the Atlanta Railway and Power Company, the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company and the Georgia Electric Light Company. It was generally understood that the terms had been agreed to by all parties concerned, but it developed, that Mr. Atkinson declined to sign the agreement. HEAVY SENTENCES IMPOSED. Disreputable.Woman and Her Alleged Husband Get a Big Dose. Theodore and Laura Jackson, the latter best known in the United States by the name of Ann O'Delia Diasde Bar, were found guilty by a jury in London, Friday; on charges of immoral practices and raud. The judge at once imposed sentences of fifteen and seven years penal servitude upon Jackson and his reputed wife, respectively. The prisoners listened to the passing of sentence in evident astonishment, but maintained silence. NINE MEN ROASTED On Top of Flaming Furnace They Meet Horrible Death. WHELMED BY AN EXPLOSION Heavy Shower of White-Hot Metal Rainco Down Upon the Unfortunates—Accident Was of Unusual and Unique Nature. Ten men, were burned to death and four injured by an explosion of gas at the Soho furnace of Jones and Laughlin at Pittburg, Pa., Thursday. The explosion was caused by a slip in the furnace, the gas, and flames belching upward through the bell. There were nineteen men on the furnace when the explosion occurred. Fifteen of them were caught in the flames. Two of them escaped with slight injuries. The other four were the regular men employed as top fillers and escaped without injury. Cause of the Horror. The explosion was caused by the gas becoming encased in a dust of clinder forming at the bottom of the furnace. A wheelbarrow containing ore had been sent up to the men to dump into the bell of the furnace. They pushed it over too far and it rolled into the hopper. The barrow weighed 900 pounds and was too heavy for the four men to raise. The fifteen laborers, all Hungarians, were then sent up to assist them. Had it not been for the barrow accident, no one would have been hurt, as the regular men know how to protect themselves at such times as similar explosions are of frequent occurrence. The explosion occurred in one of the big blast furnaces. The men were at work at the top of the furnace, over 120 feet from the ground. Gas, which had accumulated in the furnace, exploded and tons of molten metal and slag were thrown over the unfortunate men on the top of the structure. All the men made a rush for the elevator, but it had gone down and there was no escape. The jump meant certain death and to remain on the platform was just as certain doom. Tons of molten metal and flames fell upon the men and burned nine of them to death. Their bodies fell to the roof of the mill, 55 feet below, every bone broken and an unrecognizable mass of human flesh. A Horrible Sight. Eye witnesses say that it was the most horrible sight they ever witnessed. They say that when the explosion took place there was one great loud report and the heavens were illuminated with a sheet of flame, showing the men on top of the furnace running about gesticulating wildly. The flames and hot metal looked like a volcano in action. Five of the men were blown off the top of the furnace, and, strange as it may seem, these men are the ones that are still living. The others hung on the rolling, some on the outside, others on the inside, until their clothing was burned off. Two of the victims hanging on the outside held on and remained tenaciously clinging to the rails until their fingers were burned off. They then fell to the roof of the mill, dead. Seven of the victims were found dead on the platform of the cupola. These were completely denuded of clothes by the flames and their bodies were burned almost to a crisp. GOVERNOR VISITS HIGHWAYMAN. McMillin Has Talk With Harvey Logan in Knoxville Jail. Governor Benton McMillin, of Tennessee, was among the carriers at the Knox county jail Thursday to see Harvey Logan, the celebrated Montana train robber, who Is now confined there. Governor McMillin had a long talk with the desperado, entertaining him with a recital of how George Parkey, another member of the gang, escaped the Nashville police some weeks ago by starting his trip in an ice wagon. Governor of Philippines Makes Farewell Speech on Leaving Manila. A Manila special says: Over 2,000 members of the federal party called on Governor Taft Friday to bid him farewell and to wish him a safe return. The governor, reclining on a lounge, addressed 150 of the most prominent of his visitors, saying that he was touched and honored by their presence. The organization, he added, had done much toward bringing about peace and it argued more for the success of American laborers than anything else during the recent critical times. ITALIANS DISCUSS LYNCH LAW That Erwin, Mississippi, Tragedy Touched Upon and Stirs Up the Dago Statesmen. In the Italian senate at Rome Friday, Baron Fava, formerly Italian ambassador at Washington, raised the question of lynchings in the United States, in which there had been a repetition of grave events, he said, and where the guilty persons had not been discovered. Baron Fava referred to the suggestion of the late President McKinley after the lynching at Erwin, Miss., respecting legislation for the protection of foreigners, and he alluded feelingly to the high esteem in which the late President McKinley and the late King Humbert, both victims of the assassin, were held by their countrymen. Replying to Baron Fava, Signor Prinetti, the minister of foreign affairs, declared that neither the Italian government nor Italian diplomats were guilty, of any negligence in their efforts to secure the triumph of justice, but, owing to the reticence of the witnesses, it had been impossible to identify the culprits, and the grand jury had declared, according to the usual formula, that the Lynching in question had occurred by the "will of God." This statement from Signor Prinetti caused a sensation. Continuing, the foreign minister said that the Italian government would continue to protest, in the hope of obtaining satisfaction against a state of affairs which constituted an offense against international treaties. The government had represented what a serious thing it was, said Signor Principe, that the government of the United States should declare itself unable to fulfill its engagements in conformity with international treaties. To this representation the American government had not replied in writing, but it had admitted that the Italian claims were well founded, and had promised carefully to consider the question. Blood Money Was Not Wanted. Minister Prinetti said that he agreed with Baron Fava in his expressed opinion that an indemnity for the lives of Italians who had been lynched should not be refused, but that he considered indemnities ought not to be regarded as a set off to the crimes committed. At the same time, continued the speaker, it was impossible to compel the families of the victims to renounce the indemnities spontaneously offered them. The Italian government, continued the foreign minister, would ask for no indemnities as the price of the blood of its citizens, but it would not object if indemnities were given to the relatives of the deceased. BOY A CRACK SHOT: Stops Crowd of Desperadoes By Putting Three Out of "Commission." Friday Wayne Demon, an 18-year-old boy, shot three negroes to death in a saloon at the mining town of Davy, W. Va. It was pay day at the Davy mine and the negroes had begun their holiday celebration. Drunkenness was visible on every hand, and when about a dozen of the negroes entered Eugene Dye's saloon, revolvers in hand, and demanded that all the whites within retire, the trouble began. All the whites save Demon made a run to get away. Demon pulled his revolver and shot three of the negroes to death. The others fairly fell over one another in decamping. HAY WILL NOT RESIGN. Secretary of State WHI See Nicaragua Canal Matter Through. In view of the repeated publications of late to the general effect that Secretary Hay is about to retire from the cabinet, a statement is given with full authority touching this subject, substantially to the effect that Secretary Hay does not now contemplate retirement from the cannel. He will await definite conclusions in the canal matter. Centennarian Emzen to Death. Centennial Proposal to Be Alexander Gunn, of Herington, Kan, dled at Ableng Friday from the effects of cold weather. He claimed to be 116 years old. CARNEGIE NOT "PHAZED." Philanthropist Declares Bond Gift Will Be a Go. Andrew Carnegie was in Washington Wednesday and, with Secretary Root, lunched with the president at the white house. It is understood that the proposed gift of $10,000;000 by Mr. Carnegie to the government was discussed. Mr. Carnegie left the city late in the afternoon. He was quoted as saying that there would be no doubt about the gift—that the matter would come out all right. "NAY;" SAYS MACLAY AHeged "Historian" Refuses to Be Fired By Roosevelt. MAKES DEMAND FOR A TRIAL He Avera That His Case Comes Under the Civil Service Law and Formal Charges Must Be A New York special says: Edgar E. Maclay, author of an alleged "history" in which he commented on the actions of Admiral Schley, declined to comply with President Roosevelt's request for his resignation. He formally notified Rear Admiral Walker at the navy yard of this decision. Maclay, who is employed as special laborer, said he was protected by the civil service law and he knew of no reason why he should resign. Monday afternoon Maclay made formal demand for trial by usual naval procedure. He averred that his case came under the civil service law, and that he could not be dismissed without formal charges, trial and conviction. The request for his resignation was sent to him by Rear Admiral Barker, commander of the navy yard at Brooklyn, and he replied at once by letter, formally setting forth his position. "The president cannot have me dismissed under the law, as I see it. I do not see how he can force me out. I am protected by the congress, whose enactments the president is bound to execute. I do not know positively, but I believe my position under clylf service furnishes me complete protection so long as I violate no rules of the service, and that I have not done, and I have so stated in my letter to the commandant, in answer to the request for my resignation. No, I did not say that the president is as bad as the caar of Russia. "I have done nothing more than write the commandant and ask that the.charges be preferred against me, and I will do nothing more just now. I have not been suspended, and am working here today as I have been doing for the past fifteen months. I have tried to do my duty here, and have broken no rules, and shall simply stand by my rights, more for the principle of the matter than anything else, for my position here pays me vory little and is chiefly valuable because of the experience and information it affords me as material for my books." Rear Admiral Barker forwarded Maclay's letter to Washington. A Washington special says: Nothing has been heard at the navy department from "Historian" Maclay in response to the department's request for his resignation. Under the rules an employee is allowed three days' grace in which to show cause why he should not be dismissed, and although this rule, having been made by the executive authority, may be disregarded at its pleasure, it is believed that Maclay will be given a reasonable time to quit the naval service, for it is certain that he must go. FOUGHT OVER A GUN. Three Deaths Result From Compliance With Dying Woman's Request. Three deaths will be the result of the shooting of Dave Payne near Ducktown, Tenn. Payne was a fugitive from justice, having broken jail at Benton, Tenn., while charged with murder. Payne's wife, who was seriously ill, sent a messenger for her husband to come in from his mountain hiding place, to see her. The messenger sent was Payne's brother. When" within two miles of Ducktown they had a dispute over the possession of a gun and fell to fight ing. William Flannigan, while trying to separate the men, was shot in the abdomen by Dave Payne, who in turn was killed by Flannigan. Payne's slick wife died shortly after being told of her husband's death. Treasury Warrant Drawn. For His Share of Prize Mohey. The treasury department Monday drew a warrant in favor of Rear Admiral Schley for $3,334, his share of the prize money due him for the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago July 3, 1898. Rear Admiral Sampson, who arrived on the New York after the battle, has been awarded about $25,000 and Cap tain Chadwick, of the New York, will receive about $14,000. Admiral Schley left Washington for New York to spend the holidays with his daughter. MACLAY GIVEN THE BOUNCE Alleged Historian and Prime Instigator of Naval Scandal Gets It Square- ly "In the Neck." The following order was made public at Washington Saturday afternoon by Secretary of War Root: "Navy Department, Washington, D. C. December 20—Rear Admiral A. S. Barker Commandant Navy Yard, New York—Sir: I am directed by the president to ask Edgar S. Maclay, special laborer, general storekeeper's office, navy yard, New York, to send in his resignation. Very respectfully, The only fly in the ointment of the navy department cabal is the action of the president in summarily dismissing from the service Maclay, the alleged historian, who hold a laborer's place in the Brooklyn navy yard. Maclay is a hero in the eyes of the people who have tried to traduce Schley; and they grieve greatly that he should have got it in the neck. One rather peculiar phase of developments is that the announcement of Maclay's dismissal did not come from Secretary Long, as it should, since the man was in his department, but was given out by Secretary Root. This is being construed as a rather gratuitous slap at Long, and some see in it a studied effort to make Long uncomfortable, a sort of hint, now that the resignation fever has caught the cabinet, that he might as well get out. The selection of Governor Crane, of Massachusetts, as Secretary Gage's successor would seem to point in the same direction. There is already talk of too much Massachusetts in the cabinet and about the white house. It is believed that Long's resignation will come next. He and Senator Lodge have never been very close friends, and Lodge is the power with the administration. MASO OUT OF RACE. His Supporters Claim That a Fair Ejection Is Impossible. A dispatch from Havana says: The supporters of General Mason in his candidacy for president of Cuba have recided to take no part in the coming election fixed for December 31 all the candidates of the party having withdrawn and the Maso members of the provincial boards have been requested to resign. These steps were decided upon after the receipt of a letter from Governor General Wood refusing to grant the party representation on the board of scrutiny or an extension of time in which to modify the voting list. At a meeting of the party leaders a resolution was adopted, declaring that "the central board is a coalition of partisans and that General Maso, after exhausting every means to insure impartiality, rectitude and justice at the coming elections, has become convinced that neither in official circles in the United States, nor in Cuba, does the intention exist to see that the elections are carried out with sufficient legality to reflect the real wish of the Cubans, who are desirous of independence and anious to freely elect their first constitutional government." It was voted to inform Secretary Root of the decision arrived at and also to publish a manifesto to the country. FATAL FAMILY FEUD. Near Sanderson, Florida, Hogans and Dormans Use Their Gun. Dormans Oss their dune. A terrific battle occurred, Saturday night at Lee's the camp, five miles from Sanderson, Fla., between the Hogan and Dorman families. A feud has existed between the two families for a long time. The dead are Joshua Hogan and Willie Dorman. The wounded are Andrew Nain and Thad Dorman who is said to be fatally wounded. Lewis Hogan is mysteriously missing. Bad Fire In Huntsville, Alabama. A disastrous fire visited the business portion of Huntsville, Ala., Sunday. Two firemen were buried under a falling wall, one being killed. The damage to property is estimated at $40,000. CRANE DECLINES PORTFOLIO. Governor of-Maeachusetts Not Anx loue For-Gage's Place. A Washington dispatch says: -Governor Crane, of Massachusetts, has declined the treasury portfolio, tendered to him by President Roosevelt. It was officially announced at the white house Monday that he had declined for business and domestic reasons. The only names suggested by white house after it was known Governor Crane would not accept these of Colonel Myron T. Cleveland; Governor Leland of Iowa. Colonel Herry wide experience in affairs PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY THE TRIBUNE.PUBLISHING CO 116 W. St. Julia Street. Ga.'Phone 574. SUBSCRIPTION RATE s. One Year. $1.25 Six Months. 75 Three Months. 50 Remittance must be made by Express or Postal Money Order, or Registered Letter Advertising Rate given on Application. SATURDAY DECEMBER 28, 1901. MANY will be turning over new leaves. THE TRIBUNE extends to each of its readers a happy and prosperous New Year. CHRISTMAS day was not as badly celebrated as generally although it was bad enough. LET us all during the coming year labor to better our condition financially, educationally and in every way that will tend to make us better citizens in every respect. WE can but truly voice the sentiment of a toast maker the other day who said that we live in the best state in the union and the best city in that state. Let us here your disapproval. HERE is hoping that before 1902 closes, Savannah can boast of several large business houses, employing a number of our boys and girls and being conducted in a manner that will reflect much credit on the race. THE Republican State Central committee meets in Atlanta to-day with Chairman W. A. Pledger, presiding. The meeting is expected to be largely attended and matters of importance relative to the workings of the party will be discussed. NEXT Wednesday the colored citizens will celebrate the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. It is a day that every Negro should feel proud of and be patriotic sufficiently to celebrate it in a becoming manner. Our citizens here have arranged for this celebration to be one that any person can be proud of. ONE of the sights of the holidays is the eve of Christmas in the retail business section of the city, principally Broughton street between Jefferson and Abercorn streets. This section is generally crowded from afternoon until late at night with a crowd of merry makers and during the latest hour a number of tough take possession of it and molest every colored person that passes. This was carried on to a great extent and in many instances under the eyes of policemen who did nothing to prevent it. At a certain hour it became so unbearable that no colored person could with safety pass by. While this offence is only committed on Christmas eve night, yet it has reached such a serious aspect that it is necessary for the authorities to take some steps in the future to have such acts quelled. No one cares to any extent for the good natured jostling of the crowd, the blowing of horns in the face, etc, but when it comes to acts of viciousness, especially directed against a certain class of citizens, it should be made to cease. This has reached such an alarming stage that persons desiring to make purchases from the different stores were affasid to do so. The merchants along this thoroughfare should take this matter in hand, also and see that proper police protection is given. Roscoe CONKLING BRUCE, who has just been chosen the orator of the Harvard class of '02, is the son of the late B. K. Bruce, formerly Senator from Mississippi, and later Register of the Treasury. Young Bruce was prepared for college at Exeter, where he was a member of the Golden Branch Debating Society the oldest debating organization in America. At Exeter he was Editor of "The Library Monthly," and assistant business manager of "The Exonian." After entering Harvard he immediately came to the front in debating, taking part in the inter-class debates. In 1899 he was a member of the team which defeated Princeton, and in 1900 of the team which defeated Yale. Among the prizes won by Mr. Bruce are the Pastenr Medal, won in 1899, and the Coolidge prize, won in 1900. Mr. Bruce is president of the board of editors of "The Harvard Illustrated Magazine." He is a quiet and studious young man extremely modest and reticent. Among those who know him intimately he is well liked, while the entire college admires and respects him for the work he has done for Harvard. His delivery is extremely oratorical and persuasive, while his argument is convincing and deliberate. His voice is one of great power and yet not harsh to the ear. His gestures are impassioned and dramatic, and it was his speech last year which enatched victory from the very wins of defeat in the debate with THE Augusta, (Ga.) Chronicle says this about Col. Deveaux: The general assembly by special legislation, has conferred on John H. Deveaux, of Savannah, the Negro collector of customs, that it has upon no other military man of the state. It has voted him a military title for life, higher than the office he now has and which cannot go to his successor. Before the last reorganization of the state militia Deveaux was a lieutenant colonel of the state colored troops. In the reorganization bill it was provided that the commander of a battalion should have no higher title than major and this legislation reduced Deveaux's rank accordingly. Senator Cann of the Savannah district, introduced a bill at the beginning of the session just closed, restoring this rank of lieutenant colonel to Deveaux and making it permanent to his successors. When it reached the military committee of the house the word "permanent" was stricken and it was conferred upon Deveaux individually to cease at his death. It passed the house in this shape and the senate accepted the change. In the house committee discussion and the proposition Representative Symous of Glynn, got off a good one at the expense of Representative Hitch, of Chatham, both of whom were heartily espousing the measure. When Deveaux made application to President Harrison for collector of customs for the port of Brunswick the leading citizens of Savannah gave him high endorsements as to probity of character and it was on the strength of this strong endorsement that the appointment was made. The Brunswick people were as mad as hornets when they heard of it—putting a Negro upon them and a Savannah Negro at that. But Deveaux went to Brunswick and by his courteous demeanor and strict observance of the racial differences he made universal friends in Brunswick At the expiration of Harrison's term, President Cleveland came into office again, and of course, out went Deveaux. When President McKinley was inaugurated Deveaux promptly filed his application for collector at the port of Savannah, and the people of Savannah raised a howl. Deveaux quietly slipped over to Brunswick, got an endorsement from the best white people there, and the irony of it was, that they especially referred McKinley to the high endorsements given to Deveaux by the leading white citizens of Savannah when he applied for collector of the port at Brunswick under Harrison. A day or two thereafter he was appointed collector of Savannah. THE year of 1901 will terminate at twelve o'clock on Tuesday night and the year 1902 will hold forth. 1901 will ever be remembered as an eventful one in the history of this nation Events of a startling nature have occurred and much has been done that will have an important bearing on the affairs of this nation for years to come. Christmas Sermon. Extract from a Christmas Sermon preached by Dr. Post at the. First Congregational church of this city. Suppose some one should come to me and say: "How am I to find Christ? I can find my father or my mother, but how am I to find the Savior?" Well from some points, of view this is a mystical and dark subject. Perhaps I cannot answer the question—how am I to find Jesus? better than by telling you something of my own experience. I used when I was a boy, to ask this question and to be perplexed with it. In the first place I wanted to find Christ in the same way that others said they did. Others said that Christ came to their souls; and as near as I could discover, what they meant was that they had experienced certain feelings which generally came upon them very suddenly. Sadness, doubt, and gloom suddenly left them, and they became happy, peaceful, joyful, satisfied, their minds were at rest, they were accepted, they had found Christ they knew they had and no doubt they had found him and had an experience. I pictured something like this as what they meant by finding Christ, or getting religion as it is often called a very poor way to express it, however, finding Christ or becoming a Christian, becoming an accepted child of God. Well I waited and watched for these feelings, this kind of change of heart, but nothing of the kind came to me. Then it was said to me, "you must pray," I was praying, I had prayed ever since I was a child but I prayed more and nothing appeared to come from my prayers. Then they said "you must be sorry for your sins," and I tried to be sorry, I was sorry. "You must have faith," they said; and I tried to work up faith. "You must read the Bible," and I did read the Bible every day, had read the Bible ever since I was a child, read it through before I was seven years old. Then something said to me, the devil perhaps, "Why it is of no use for you to pray, you are all sin, your very prayers are sinful; they are an abomination in the sight of the Lord." Thus I seemed shut out, and sometimes I felt vaxed because, as it seemed ed to me Christ did not come into my soul, and because I could not say as others said, to-day or yesterday, or, at a certain fixed time, I found the Savior. In reality I fell to blaming God for my not finding Christ, although I did not realize this at the time. As you may imagine, I was unhappy. I went on in this condition for sometime. Finally I came to reason with myself in this way, I'll drop this matter of finding Christ. I'll stop this hunting after an experience, and this seeking after a mysterious sudden, and explosive change. If it ever comes to me I'll be glad and thankful. If it does not I cannot help it. But this has nothing to do with my duty. Experience or no experience I'll try to do the right as God gives me to see the right. I'll try to do as my Savior would have me do each day. I'll try to help others, and to do good to others, just as I suppose Christ would if He were "here in my place." "Yes, but how about your salvation? Are you a Christian?" Oh I don't know about that, I have to leave that with my Heavenly Father, so I tried to be patient and industrious and kind in my home with my parents, brothers and sisters, and at school. I tried to be faithful in my studies and to do as my teachers wished me to do. Some times I endeavored to show some one that he ought to do better, but I was timid, and I found that I had not much Christian courage, and I was often ashamed of myself, and I learned a good deal about myself which was not at all flattering. But I did find a quiet peace and satisfaction in this kind of life which I had not known before. I was the eldest of seven children in the early home, and it felt to my lot for several winters and they were winters—to rise quite early and kindle the morning fires. So I was up by half past four or five o'clock, and I had a good time alone by the fire, reading my Bible: Some parts of the precious book came to me in those late morning hours, with an illumination which I have always kept. One morning my blessed mother came down stairs earlier than usual. She sat down by me, and turning, on me those eyes, full of the beautiful light of God, she said to me "Martin, I think you are a Christian." I can never begin to tell how much good those words did me; for I knew that my mother knew what it was to be a Christian, and I knew that she knew me, and if she could think I was a Christian, then I could begin to believe that I was; and so my little rush light of hope began to burn and it was a bright Christmas morning to me that year and all down the years, because Christ brought morning into my soul. Soon after this I united with the church. For I thought then, and think still more to-day, after a ministry of over thirty five years, that when one becomes a Christian, the next duty is to say so before others by publicly uniting with the church. The church is not made up of perfect people, and yet it is the best organization under the sun and I want to be in the church militant on earth, as I hope to be in the church triumphant in heaven. Other organizations may be good and useful but they should never be allowed to interfere with our duty in the church. The church is peculiarly of God's planting, and he will hold us responsible for faithfulness to it. So I united with the church—that of which my dear father was pastor for nearly forty years, and my very imperfect way, I have been finding Christ more and more to this day. Now, where was the turning point with me? As I looked back, I incline to think it was the point when I let go all trust in an experience, gave up the pursuit after certain feelings, or a mysterious change and said: "I will leave all that with my Savior and let Him work that in His own wise way and I will simply strive to do his will". This was the beginning of true faith. There I trusted my salvation with my Savior and concerned myself only with trying to serve Him. And this is the way one soul found Jesus his Savior. St. Phillips Church Dots. The annual conference is over so let every member try and make this year a record breaker. The first work this year will be the big bazaar at Harris street hall, January 6th, to 16th, inclusive. This must be the biggest entertainment of the season and to make it a success let every member and friend solicit donations, and give themselves, and invite every body to attend. Bro. M. C. Rogers, chairman of the bazaar says, he and his committee will spare no time in making it pleasant for every one. Don't forget the rally on the second Sunday in February. Every member must pay fifty cents to their class-leader or to the trustees on that day. Rev. Manuing, delivered an excellent sermon on Sunday night. Don't forget the Emancipation address of St Philips on new year day by Rev. Bonner. The Emancipation Proclamation paper will be read by Mrs. Katis. Jones. The annual election for officers of the Christian Endeavor Society will take place Sunday afternoon Dec. 29. There will be watch-meeting at St. Philips on Tuesday night next to bid farewell to old 1901 and welcome the new year—1902. The second quarterly conference will convene at St. Philips on the second Friday night in January 1902. Rev. W. O. P. Sherman presiding elder of the West Savannah District, will preside. Let every member come out prepared to make it a grand quarter. Rev. Cargile was some what disposed last week but is getting along all right at present. Let everybody that is contesting for the bicycle be up and doing if they want to get that elegant wheel. Remember that the lady raising the largest amount of money will get the wheel; of course the lady that succeed in raising the most money will be the most popular lady. The monthly love-feast and the first for the year will take place Friday night, January 3rd. Christmas services were held at St. Phillips on Christmas day from 11 to 12 a.m. St. Phillips Sunday School had their Christmas tree on Thursday afternoon and the children enjoyed themselves handsomely. The pastor and members of St. Phillips extend to the friends and well wishers of St. Phillips a happy new year and hope they may live to see a many more. Remember the admission to the bazaar is only ten cents and the best order will be observed. MASONIC COLUMN. MASONIC COLUMN. St. John's day was celebrated here by the local lodges by the installing of their officers. St. James Lodge No. 4, Atlanta, elected G. M. Holmes. W. M.; Y. M. Waters. S. W.; W. M. Marshall, J. W.; S. B. Barnes. Treas., A. W. Wilson, Sec'y. St. John Lodge No. 17 at Americus opened a fair yesterday to continue until Jan. 1st. It is under the management of Profs. A. S. Staley, M. W. Reddick, Mrs. Viola E. Hart, Worshipful Master, G. W. F. Phillips and Secretary H. B. Smith. Republic lodge No 12 at McGregor, or has re-elected Past Master W L Rue, as Worshipful Master. Bro. Rue is one of our pains taking officers and has been signally honored by his lodge. The other officers elected are H. D. Williams, S. W.; John Beaty, J. W.; Henry McAllister, Treas.; J. E. Blanks, Sec'y, the appointees are; E. D. Martin, and M, L' McAllister, Deacons W. W. Bellany and L. Byrd; Stewards. John Porter Tyler. Christmas Services. On Christmas morning at 6 o'clock the usual Christmas service was held at the Second Baptist church. Dr. Durham preached a sermon in keeping with the occasion, and the choir rendered appropriate music. "Christmas Joy" is the name of the carol to be presented by the Sunday School of the Second Baptist church to-morrow night. Exercises begin at 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Following is the program: Opening Chorus, Christmas Joy, School. Addresses of Welcome, Willie Heard and Florida Barron The Story Sweet, Solo with chorus by the School. Prayer. Scripture reading, Luke 2:8-20, Daisy Lemons. Recitation. Let the angels ring the bells, Percy Williams. The Angel Host, the Star, School. Rec. Christmas Tide, Josephine Drayton. Rec. The Glorious Night, Wm. H. Black Sing on ye Angels, School. Rec. Childhood Crown, Bertha Goldsen. Song of Adoration, Mrs. E. A. Dempay, Misses Mitte Milledge and E. A. Bourke's Classes. Rec. The Lord is Come, Georgia Ferris. Ring ye Bells, School. Rec. Hear Christ's Bells, Lizzie Grate. O, I Love the Story, Solo. Mae Davis. Scripture Reading, Matt. 2:11—2, Rosella Dunmore. The Carol of the Stars, Mrs. Dempsy, Misses Bourke and Milledge's Classes and School. Rec. There is a Song in the Air, Eugene Cuyler. The Shining Star. School shake hands. Rec. Plays for the Poor, Harry Reed. Some one is Hungry and Cold, School. Rec. Of all the Gifts, Romena Galliard Ring the merry Bells of Christmas' School. Dinner For the Poor. A few weeks ago, it was announced that during the Christmas week a free dinner would be given at the Second Baptist church for the poor and unfortunate ones. On Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock the doors of the basement were thrown open and hordes of children and old people were admitted. Two long tables were spread with all kinds of edibles and all who presented themselves were served and besides many were also given a lunch to take with them. The entire dinner was made up of free-will offerings by the members of the church and their friends. Those present were not only given a plain dinner but hot coffee, cocoa and fruits as well. This is indeed a very commendable step toward charity, and it is THIS STORE is growing better every day. It is absolutely the popular trading place of people of all kinds of purses. Everything known in Dress Goods, Ready Made Suits, Millinery, and House Furnishings. When in need of such b sure you pay them a visit and you will be pleased with the good treatment and low prices. hoped that this effort by the pastor and members of this church will be imitated by others. Over a hundred were fed. The following ladies served the dinner: Mesdames Belle McAllister, M. Mumford, F Starr, L Fields, Janie Haynes, Sarah B. Rivers, Silvia Carter, M. Roberts, L. S King, Emma Collier, Mara Washington, Anna Waddell, Lizzie G. Milledge, F. H. Robinson, Julia Edwards, S. A. Roundfield, Diana Fablan, W. H. Styles, F. H. Robinson, E. J. Wadrickson, Carrie Hendrickson, I. L. Walker, R. L. Bofeullet, Mesdames Moore, J. F. Thompson, J. Johnson, Delay Logan, Fannie Gray and others were also present to give a helping hand. Rates to the Exposition. The Plant System Exposition Flyer leaves Savannah for Charleston via Plant System 8:30 a. m. city time, arriving Charleston 12:30 p. m. Elegant parlor hotel New York. The West Indian Limited leaves Savannah 2:05 p. m. city time, arrives at Charleston 8:10 p. m., carrying sleeping and dining cars. Those desiring to make an early morning arrival at Charleston should take the New York Express, leaving Savannah at 2:0 a. m. city time, arriving Charleston 4:0 a. m., carrying sleeping car. Trains leave Charleston returning 5:30 p. m. parlor car, 11:55 p. m. sleeping car 6:10 a. m. dining car. A Charity festival will be given at Morse's hall, on Monday night Jan. 6th Choice refreshments and music. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Anna West, chairman. For concert's fairs, dances, and entertainments, get Fords Opera house, large hall, plenty of floor space, good music and well lighted apply to L. S. Reed, 22 State street, west. The physicians of the city, under the chairmanship of Dr. T. James Davis will give a New Year's hop and supper, at Labor Hall Bryan and Abercorn streets, January 20th 1902, for the benefit of Charity Hospital. The Harpers have been engaged to furnish music for the occasion. This is expected to be an event in' the musical loving world. More about this entertainment soon. Tuskegee Notes. As the time for the annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference draws near, it becomes more and more apparent that we shall have an extra large attendance than that of last year, the banner year of the conference. The institute's band has just been supplied with a new set of John C. Hayne's Bay state brass instruments. The band is now splendidly equipped. The effects being issued under the direction of the band are highly established here, are proving very helpful. We are able to learn by the letters, which we are now receiving from various parts of the South; we are willing to send them to any section where they will do good. A letter addressed to Principal Washington will elicit a prompt response. In Memoriam Of My dear sister Cornelia Rutledge who entered into life eternal December 21, 1900. Dearest sister you have left us, And thy lost we deeply feel, But, 'Tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. They laid her to rest as the sun was setting behind the western hills, the gold and the glory a fitting crown for the blame eas and beautiful, was donned that brightened and blessed all it beamed upon the truest spirit the tenderest heart; the kindest nature were but a part of gifts from the Gliver of all things good. But we hope dear one to meet thee again when the day of life has fled, then in heaven with joy we'll greet thee, where no farewell tears are shed. Her loving sister and niece; Julia Milledge Lyons, Laura C. Golden,—New Haven, Conn. For copy of music entitled "Bouncing Bet" send ten cents in postage or currency to B. W. Wrenn, Passenger Traffic Manager, Plant System, Savannah, Ga (Late with Dr. Reid of New York City.) DOES FIRST-CLASS DENTAL WORK. At prices in reach of all. Consultation and Examination Free. No. 220 East Broad, Street, SAVANNAH. — GA Don't Accept a Substitute When you ask for Cascarets be sure you get the genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic! Don't accept fraudulent substitutes, imitations or counterfeits! Genuine tablets stamped C.C.C. Never sold in bulk. All drugrits, roc. VESTIBULED WEST SAL INDIA LIMITED TRAINS DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE The short line to:Norfolk, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and the East. No. 27 North and East - - - - - - 500 am No. 31 North and East - - - - - - 150 am No. 34 Jacksonville and Florida - 205 am No. 37 Montgomery and West - 800 am No. 74 Helena and Local Points - 820 am No. 66 Jacksonville and Florida - 1137 am No. 36 Brunswick - - - - - 1010 am DEPARTURE OF TRAINS FOR No. 27 Jacksonville and Florida - 500 am No. 31 Jacksonville and Florida - 155 am No. 34 New York and East - - - 210 am No. 35 Brunswick - - - - - 450 am No. 71 Montgomery and West - 725 am No. 73 Helena and Local Points - 630 am No. 66 New York and East - - - 1145 am Magnificent! Pullman buffet sleeping car service to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York; also to Jacksonville and Tampa. Buffet parlor cars Savannah to Mont- gomery. For additional information, apply to Ticket Office, Bull and Bryan streets; phone 28. Southern Railway. Trains arrive and depart Savannah on 90th meridian time—one hour slower than city time. Schedule in Effect June 26, 1901. TO THE NORTH AND EAST. | No. 34 | No. 36 | | :--- | :--- | | Daily | Daily | | Lv Savannah (C, T.) | 12.25p | 12.30p | | Ar Blackville (E, T.) | 4.12p | 4.28a | | Ar Columbia | 5.10p | 6.15a | | Ar Charlotte | 9.00p | 9.15a | | Ar Greensboro | 11.42p | 12.43p | | Ar Norfolk | 8.30a | 10.40p | | Ar Danville | 12.48a | 1.52p | | Ar Blenmond | 6.00a | 6.40p | | Ar Lyndhurst | 2.40a | 4.07p | | Ar Charlottesville | 4.55a | 5.52p | | Ar Washington | 7.45a | 9.00p | | Ar Baltimore | 9.15a | 11.40p | | Philadelphia | 11.35a | 2.60a | | Ar New York | 2.03p | 6.13a | | Ar Boston | 8.20p | 9.10a | TO THE NORTH AND WEST Lv Savannah (Central Time) - 12.90 am Ar Columbia (Eastern Time) - 14.10 am Spartanburg - 10.20 am Asheville (Cent. Time) - 1.00 am Ar Hot Springs - 3.3 pm Ar Knoxville - 7.10 pm Ar Lexington - 5.55 pm Ar Cincinnati - 8.10 am Ar Vallejo - 8.40 am Ar St. Louis - 6.33 pm Ar Louisville - 8.40 am Trains arrive Savannah as follows: No. 25 daily from New York and Washington, 4:50 a.m. No. 33 daily from New York and Washington, 3:05 p.m. All trains arrive and depart from the Plant System station. THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC. Trains 33 and 34 'daily NEW YORK AND FLORIDA EXPRESS, Vestibulated limited trains with Pullman drawing room sleeping cars between Savannah and New York connects at Washington with Colonial Express for Boston. Pullman sleeping cars between Charlotte and Richmond and Norfolk Dining cars serve all meals between Savannah and Washington. Trains 35 and 36 daily, THE UNITED SAILS FESFAST MALL, Vestibuled limited trains, SAILS FESFAST MALL, human drawing room sleeping cars between Miami and New York. Dining cars serve between Savannah and Washington. Al-Abidin, drawing room sleeping cars between Savannah and Cincinnati, through Ashville, and THE land of the Sky* For information as to rates, schedules, etc., apply to F. S. GANNON, 3d V. P. and G. M. S. H. HARDWICK, G. P. A., Washington, D. G. W. H. TAYLOE, A. G. P. A., Atlanta. R. C. BLATTNER, Depot Ticket Agent, Plant System station, Savannah, Ga. E. G. THOMSON, C. P. & T. A., Savannah, Ga., 141 Bull street. Phone 850 The "New Home" NEW HOME LIGHT RUNNING THE NEW HOME IN NEW HAVEN Buy the Best or None: Office 120 Whitaker Cor. State Street Rev. R. Bright left last week for Evansville, Ind. Remember that THE TRIBUNE collector "is on" after the New Year. Mr. John Butts of Washington, D. C., is in the city spending the holidays with Col. and Mrs. J. H. Deveaux. Mr. Charles D. Bourke arrived from New York a few weeks ago and is spending some time with relatives and friends. Mrs. Geo. S. Johnson arrived from New York last week, and is the guest of Mrs. Selina Anderson on West Waldburg street. Go out to the Bolton street park and witness the exciting foot ball game between the G. S. I. C., and Claflin University. Mrs. Georgia Floyd left last week for Jacksonville to join her husband Mr. W. H. Floyd, who is stationed at that point for the present. We are glad to know that our people so liberally patronize the firms that we recommend to them when they wish to make purchases. Prof. H. A. Sengstacke passed through the city on Thursday for Thomasville where he was expected to be married on Thursday evening. Christmas Festival of St. Stephen's Sunday School took place last night. It was well attended and the little ones acquitted themselves admirably. Rev. J. W. Carr, D. D., has been on a visit to the west, where he spent some time at his former church at Indianapolis. He returned home last week. For good meats and polite attention, call on reliable butcher, Mr. I. Quarterman stall No. 3, city market. He will be glad to accommodate you. Miss Virginia E Dozier, one of the public school teachers of Atlanta, is spending the holidays in our city visiting Miss Mattie Reynolds and Mrs. M. M. Mills. The B Y P U meetings at Bryan Baptist church Sunday afternoons at 5 o'clock are very interesting. A good program is arranged for each Sabbath. The public is invited to attend. Miss Essie Frazier of Beaufort, S.C, who has been living in Boston, Mass., for the past five years, is spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Jane Holmes at 633 President street, east. Armour Lodge No. 1884 of Odd-Fellows kept up its regular Christmas custom by giving to every widow of the Lodge a turkey. This was done by a committee of which Prof. Jno. McIntosh was chairman. Mr. and Mrs. R. Barnes have purchased a valuable and neat home on East Broad street, near Wheaton. They are comfortable domiciled there, and have been receiving the compliments of their many friends. Mr. Moses Gray, a well known bricklayer died suddenly in Jacksonville last week. His remains were brought here for interment. He was apparently in good health and his death was a surprise to all of his friends. Mrs. R. H. Graham of Jacksonville Fla., arrived in the city on Sunday morning last, and is spending the holidays with her parents and friends. She is looking well and her host of friends are glad to welcome her home. Dr. J. J. Durham has received a very urgent invitation to deliver the Emancipation address at Claflin University, Orangeburg. The doctor declined the invitation and decided to remain at home to assist in the celebration here. Christmas day was an ideal one. It was preceded by an eve that no one could find fault with. The day was bright and weather moderate for the season. The small boys had their fun, especially at night when bonfires and fireworks held forth. The present management of the Charity Hospital desires to thank charity circle of which Mrs. M. E. Tolbert, is president, as well as Mrs. Lucy A. Lucas for two pairs of fine blankets, during the cold spell of a week ago. We sincerely hope others among our many friends will imitate the landable examples mentioned above. Appropriate exercises were, held at the Beach Institute on Tuesday last. The singing and recitations were good. The calisthenic exercises by Miss Seward's class, was one of the features. The girls all dressed in white going through the exercises, presented a charming picture. The Beach has a full attendance this year, and is doing good work under the principalship of Miss Riek. After two weeks' stay in New York city; Rev. J. J. Durham, D. D, returned home last week much pleased with his visit. The doctor went by special invitation to visit two of the prominent churches of that city, and it is rumored, that he had a call to each of them, and much is being done to have him accept. The doctor however, has not expressed himself as though he will leave Savannah for the present at least. REQUEST GRANTED The usual Emancipation Day celebration will take place on Wednesday next. Arrangements have been perfected to make the celebration greater than ever. The literary part of the celebration will be under the auspices of the Emancipation association and it will take place at St. Philips A. M. E. church West Broad street. The address will be delivered by Rev. C. L. Bonner of St. Paul C. M. E. church. At 10:30 o'clock in the morning the military and civilians will assemble on Liberty and East Broad streets to form the line for the parade. The parade will be through the principal streets to the park extension where the military will have its parade and review. The usual salute will be fired by the Georgia Artillery. From the park the military will escort the Emancipation association to St. Philips A. M. E. where its exercises will take place. Col. Devéaux has issued the following order to his battalion : HEADQUARTERS FIRST BATTALION. HEADQUARTERS FIRST BATTALION; INFANTRY, G. S. T. GOLL. INFANTER, G. S. I., COL. SAVANNAH, DEC., 26, 1901. GENERAL ORDER No. 6. I. All of the companies located at Headquarters, are ordered to appear at the rendezvous 'of the battalion, on south side of Liberty street with the right resting on East Broad street, on Wednesday morning January 1st, 1902, at 10:30 o'clock, for the purpose of celebrating the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. II. The companies will appear uniformed armed and equipped without leggins. III. Middleton's military band has been secured to furnished music and is hereby ordered to escort company C, the color company to headquarters for the colors and to leave the armory in sufficient time to be at headquarters not later than 10:20 o'clock. IV. The staff is ordered to appear mounted and report at headquarters at 10:20 o'clock. V. At the parade grounds the usual ceremonies will be had and the Georgia Artillery will fire a salute. VI. This being one of our main celebration days, the usual request for full ranks and the perfect demeanor of each soldier is hereby expected. Freedmen Celebration. Some weeks ago the board of trustees of the Charity Hospital sent a request to the city council to make an appropriation to the hospital. Upon the publication of this, Dr C. McKane and his wife, two Negro physicians, sent a communication to the board protesting against an appropriation. This was supplemented by a petition from several other Negroes. Friday night of last week the matter was considered by the board. The hospital was represented by Mr. A. L. Tucker, Rev. J. J. Durham, D. D., Dr. J. Henry Bugg and Dr. T. James Davis, who presented to the board the great good that this hospital is doing and has done for the poor of the race and why the city should extend aid. Dr McKane and about a half dozen others were present to protest against aid given this worthy institution. The board only heard from the hospital delegation, which made such a favorable impression that it refused to hear from Dr McKane and his crowd. The only regret expressed was that the board did not survey the delegation that appeared against the hospital. It was decided by the board to give the hospital twenty-five dollars per month. In doing this the board has won the commendation of the colored citizens and gave a just rebuke, to those Negroes who are against enterprises that are of benefit to the race. Local Brevites. Drunks and bruises were plentiful on Wednesday. Master Willie Lockley of Sheldon S. C., is in the city spending the holidays with his brother Mr. R. L. Lockley. Dr. E. D. Bulkley has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. We hope, however that he will be improved sufficiently to make the expected important trip to South Carolina next week. News has reached us of the death of Mrs. A. B. (Jordan) Gadison at Apalachicola, Fla. Mrs. Gadison is an old Savannahian, but married and removed to Florida about two years ago. She was one of the greatest church workers at St. James A. M. E. church of this city. Memorial services will be held at this church in honor of her in the near future. Juvenile Society No. 112, had exercises at their lodge room Thursday afternoon Essays, solos, duets, and choruses were rendered by various ones. After the exercises the children were served to a Christmas feast of fruits, candies, etc., and a jolly good time was had. Mrs. R. L Barnes, one of the trustees, was treated to a surprise of $5.00 by the children. A Charity festival will be given on Monday night January 6th, at Morses hall. Music and refreshments. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Anna West, Chairman. A grand ball will be given by the non-commission officers of Co. A, Union Lincoln Guards, at their armory, on Bryan and Abercorn streets, Monday evening next. Music and refreshments. Admission 15c, lady and gentleman 25c. Club No. 3 of First Bryan Baptist church, will give a ten nights floral bazaar at Labor hall, Bryan and Abercorn streets, beginning on Monday night Jan. 6th, benefit of the ceiling fund. Admission 10c. This club will award a $45.00 drop head Singer sewing machine to the lady soliciting the largest amount of money. Mr. Daniel Wright is the captain of the club. Clubs Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Brotherhood Union will give a ten nights fair, beginning at the Dufly street hall Monday night Dec 30th. A prize is offered to the organization attending with the largest number of members. Music and refreshments. Admission 10c. An exciting an interesting game of foot ball will be played between the Georgia State Industrial College and Claflin University teams at Bolton Street Park New Year's Day. Game called at 3 p.m. Admission 15c, grand stand 10c, ladies free. The Y. G. E's. Aid and Social Club will give their fourth anniversary entertainment at Odd-Fellows hall, Harris street, Monday evening Jan. 20. Admission 50c, double 75c. Committee. Messrs. Arthur Holmes, Chas. Stephens, J. Williams, Lucius Smith, John H. Law, Thos. Young, Daniel A. Noble, Henry Holmes, Jas. C. Stephens, Wm. D. Kennedy, chairman, Chas. Hayward, ex-officio. The Young Adelphia Aid and Social Club will give their annual select dance at Morse's hall, Monday night Jan. 20th. Choice refreshments and music. Admission 35c, double 50c. The following gentlemen compose the committee : Messrs. J. Emery Johnson, Irvin Schriner, Harry Felton, W. Henry Bohler, Richard Johnson, Richard Whaley. Benj. Densler, T. Benj. Bliger, secretary, J. Willard Burns, chairman, A. Samuel Rogers, ex-officio. A new year ball will be given by the Evening Call Aid and Social Club on Wednesday Jan., 1st, at Harris street hall. A fine orchestra will discourse music for the occasion. Choice refreshments The following gentlemen compose the committee : Messrs, S. Bradley, M Butler, W. S. Rhett, Jas Wallace, E Green, Jno Grinage, D M Jenkins, R L Drayton, P C Scott, D Williams, T W Williams, R L Foster, T S Young, chairman, H Glover, ex-officio. The Cheerful Workers of the Charity Hospital are made up of a number of some of our well known young ladies who have volunteered to work for the hospital They ought to be encouraged, since the object is a praiseworthy one. This organization will on the evening of the 15th of January give a pink and blue entertainment at Morse's hall, Herndon street, to assist in meeting the current expenses of said hospital. All are invited to come and help this worthy cause. The price of the admission is 15 cents. Everybody is invited to attend the New Year's full dress supper and hop at Labor hall, Bryan and Abercorn streets, on Monday evening Jan. 20, 1902, for the benefit of Charity Hospital. The physicians, under whose auspices the entertainment is planned, will spare no pains to make it pleasant and comfortable for all who may attend. Dress suit or no dress suit, come out and help a worthy cause for sweet charity sake. Price of admission to entertainment, single tickets 50c, lady and gentleman 75c. Supper free. Music, entrancing Harpers. Dr. T. Jas. Davis, Manager. The annual public installation of officers of Protection Lodge No. 3200, will take place at Harris street hall, on Thursday evening, January 2, 1902. Dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Refreshments free. The committee will spare no pains in making this one of the most enjoyable entertainments of 1902. Installation will occur at 11:30 p.m. Admission 25 cents. Committee: R L Lockly, P N F; J D Powell, PS; W H Wilburn, P N F; J C Hamilton, E S; G H Ralph, P N F, hairman. Special Notice. All Lodges, Clubs, and Societies that have received a communication from Sk. Philip church fair committee. Will kindly address reply to J.B. Monroe, Charles and West Broad streets. HOLIDAY GOODS An invitation to one and all to call and examine our Stock. Fine Dress Suits, Hats, Necktie, etc., for Men and Boys. Cloaks, Skirts, Gloves, Belts, etc., for the Ladies and Misses Call and Inspect. 9 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church On Habersham street between Macon and Harris. Services Sunday 11 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Services on Wednesday night at 8:00. Stranger are always welcomed.-Rev. Richard Bright, Rector. A Few More Lots. I have a few more of those beautiful lots on 41st street, and Waters Ave., in the best section of the city and are bound to enhance in value. These lots can be had for a price that will interest you and on the best of terms. Get a foothold in this fast growing city and in the near future you will be able to get many times what the property cost you. For buying, selling, and renting, see L. S. Reed, 22. State street west Ga. Phone 870. J. WALTER WILLIAMS, M. D 511 WEST BROAD STREET. .....Office Hours..... 8 to 10 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Office, Bell 'Phone 1111. Savannah. Georgia. Dr. L. S. Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard St., Savannah-Ga. 240 Barrett Hall Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot, and Gold Crowns, mounted on the natural root s. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver or Amalgam Fillings, from nine to a full set of teeth $7.00 and $8.00. Broken Plates mended and teeth added to old ones for a small cost. All Gold Crowns Guaranteed $23 x 2 K. Gold. A. W. DOWENS. Fruleta, Cakes, Pies, Cgars, and Tobaccos. Your wants in this line supplied. GIVE ME A CALL. No. 649 WHEATON STREET. FALL IS HERE. Money saved is money made. You can successfully do this by calling on E. J. Dancy, No. 306 Drayton street, Savannah, Ga., who can make you a new suit or make your old one new and save you money. So do not forget that he is the man you want when in need of anything in the line of first-class tailoring. Do not forget the place, 306 Drayn Street, Savannah, Ga. MATTRESSES, to suit the most unrestful. Leave orders at TRIBUNE OFFICE, or ring Ga. 'Phone 418. $30.00 Given to My Customers JAN. I will give to Purchasers of Shoes at my Store an amount. Every buyer gets a ticket. The 1st receives $10.00 ; 2nd number $5.00 · 3rd number 4th number $2.00 ; and 15 numbers, from 5 to each. The numbers will be taken from the box on the date. H. B. Wright will be on hand to serve MONEY TO LOAN Improved City Property. Low Rate of Interest. One to Five Years. Chas. F. FULTON. H. W. BOWENS, KEEPS A FINE LINE or GROCERIES At the Corner of Perry and Gullford Sts. Call On Him 'WHERE TO BUY'. FRESHEST AND BEST Stall No. 31, City Market. Goods delivered promptly. F. F. JONES & SON. CAPITAL $100,000 A NEGRO ENTERPRISE. Shares in it now on sale in this city. Metropolitan Mercantile and Reality Go's stock can be bought in Savannah in blocks of 5, 10, 15, 20 and upwards, at $5 per share. A purely colored concern doing business in the states of New York and New Jersey. One dollar down and forty cents per month until I paid up. This company did $70,000 worth of business in eleven months ending last June. All stocks paid up by July 1st, next will participate in the July dividends which will according to present success, amount to about 10 per cent. JOHN W. ARMSTRONG, Sole Agent. RING UP I have known this Cherry Recipe in my house for a great many years. It is your medicine in the world for coughs and colds. J. C. Williams, Attica, N. Y. All serious lung troubles begin with a killing in the throat. You can stop this at first in a single night with Ayers' Cherry Pectoral. Use it also for bronchitis, consumption, hard colds, and for coughs of all kinds. 22, 56, 51. All drugs. Do not ask your doctor. If he says take it, then do so he says. If he tells you not, then do so he says. If he tells you not, then do so he says. We are willing. GAYER CU, Lowell, Mass. MITCHELLS SALVE PRICE, 25 c. Fruit. Its quality influences the selling price. Profitable fruit growing insured only when enough actual Potash is in the fertilizer. Neither quantity nor good, quality possible without Potash. D. Write for our free books giving details. GERMAN KALI WORKS, O. Nassan St., New York City. The Chicago dry goods stores are complaining of a shortage of young women attendants on account of the large demand there for marriageable, damselfish. During the congressional recess oil was discovered on land belonging to Senator Clark of Wyoming, and now there is said to be another millionaire in the upper house" of the national legislature. Amos Rusie, who stopped making beakers at $12 per week to become a professional baseball pitcher at $150 week during the season, is now earning $150 per day by digging trenches in waterworks in Muncie, Ind. Professor. Schafter, an eminent German surgeon, complains that the lance is a harmless weapon. It pierces man without doing him any vital injury, and the humane professor suggests that the lancehead be enlarged so that it more murderous. Port Chester, N. X. is without a receiver of taxes, and there is no present likelihood of anyone accepting the place. Six receivers have died since the office was established, most of them expiring suddenly, and every body is of the opinion that the position isoodcooled. The Prince of Wales and his brother, the duke of Connaught, the duke of Life, the marquis of Lorne and a lot of other fitted people, are stock-houses in the Great, Northern Railway company. They were induced to invest in Lord Strathbone, the Cannan reeled megate. These Wife Have an Easy Life Live a Long Time. As the vicinity of Paris a home for old and sick animals was established some time ago and among the present inhabitants are a mule seventy-two years old, a cow thirty-six and a pig twenty-five years old. It is claimed that domestic animals which lead in easy life are likely to live far beyond the average age if properly cared for. Many birds certainly attain an extraordinary age. Eagles, ravens and parrots, frequently live a hundred years, and pelicans probably live as long, for it is recorded that one of these birds was placed in the Amsterdam zoological garden some time before 1792 and was still there in 1870. This pelican, too, was at least four or five years old when it was placed in the garden. Bels are also long lived. Professor Buchner tells of one which was kept for twenty-six years in a pond at Thien gen, in which it was placed at the age of eight years. It attained a length of nearly five, feet and its favorite haunt was in the current that flowed into the pond. All authorities agree that domestic animals which are obliged to do a good deal of work do not live so long as those which lead a placid life. Listen to Papa. There is a man who fancies he is the head of the house. This particular man has several small children, and it pleases him to discourse a great deal on the training of the young. A few days ago he had friends visiting him. His two little sons began to play about, publily. It is one of his theories that children should obey implicitly, and he wanted his friends to see how he carried it out in the training of his own family. "Johnny," he said, sternly, "stop that noise instantly." Johnny looked up in surprise, then grinned a little. "Oh, Freddy," he said to his brother, as they went on with the noisy-romp, "just listen to papa trying to talk like mamma."—Tit Bits. Had Been There Herself. "Seems to me that the rising generation is rising pretty fast," said the bachelor, who expects soon to become a benedict, after his friends had given him up as hopeless. "I was out walking with my intended the other day, and her small niece, a girl not over seven years of age, accompanied us Naturally, the conversation, owing to the near approach of our wedding day, took a turn that was interesting to two of us, but not to the third. "Finally I turned to the young lady who is soon to be my bride and said with a smile: "I suppose all this talk is over the little one's head." "Before she could reply the nose of the 'little one' wenk several degrees and she answered, icly, her words falling like so many hallstones on a tin root: "Oh, don't mind me! I know what it is! I've been in love myself!" "It it was several minutes before I succeeded in catching my breath."—Detroit Free Press.. A $100,000 Fiddling Tour. Jan Kubelik, of Bohemia, aged 22, has just arrived in this country with his fiddle. He is under contract to fiddle for American and Mexican audiences one hundred nights for $1,000 a night. This breaks all records of "paying the fiddler." Paganini, greatest of all violinists, never dreamed of earning $100,000 in one season. That it is possible for an American manager to make such a contract today, with the probability of clearing a large profit on it, is a symptomatic twentieth-century fact. The Florida State Fair Association has been enacted at Tennessee for the purpose of "notting an annual state fair at any point in the state of Florida to be determined by the board of directors, for the display and exhibition of the progress, resources and products of the state of Florida." etc. Every part of Florida can blossom once a year and shine forth in all its glory. First Submarine Cable. The first submariners' cabillé was laid across the English Channel about fifty years ago. It was also about the same time that Hostetler's Stomach Bitters, the world renowned dyspeptic, was first introduced to the public, if you are, and saw from this point from indigestion, fatulency, constipation, nervosas or insomnia, you should try it at once, if you would be well. The genuine must have our Private Die Stamp over the neck of the bottle. This would be a better world if all persons took their own advice. New Jersey Skin Troubles New Jersey skill troubles Can't resist Tettertine. "I have been troubled with Ecsema four years. Tettertine has done me so much good work, gladly recommend it. I am so proud." W. O. Philips, Stamille Dottage, See Cliff, N. J. 600, a bax, by mail from J. T. Shuiptein, Savannah, Ga., if your druggist don't keep it. Belfast is Ireland's richest and most populous city. Best For the Powels. No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarza help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce a cure without a gripe, and provide 10 cents to get getting your health back. Cascarza Candy Cathark, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has G. C. G. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. When a man is dropped for non-payment of dues he is generally broke. A Good Way to Begin 1903. Cleanse the system, purify the blood and regulate the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels with the Herb medicine, Garfield Tea, insuring health and happiness for the New Year. The feminine surplus in Massachusetts is 70,398. FTTS permanently cured. No fills or nervousness first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restore. $31 trial bottle and treatfree Dr. R. H. KLINE, Ltd., 631 Arch St., Phila. Pa. There are three telephone circuits between New York City and Atlanta. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, soften the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, curves wind colloid. 250 bottle. It takes a wise man to get others financially interested in a fool scheme. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough medicine. J. W. O'Brien. 322 Third Avenue, N. Minneapolis, Minn. Jan 6, 1800. The man who knows the least shows it the most. A Christmas Dinner That Was Not Eaten Because of indigestion! This sorry tale would not have been told if the system had been the digestion system by the use of Nature's remedy, Gharlead Tea. This wonderful Herb medicine cures all forms of stomach, liver and bowel derangements, cleanses the system, purifies the blood and lays the foundation for long life and continued good health. A friend in need is a friend—who usually wants to borrow a fixer. Each package of PETTAM PADELERS DYE colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly at one boiling. Sold by all drugstores. Grade crossings in Europe are unknown. Most things grow smaller as they are contracted except debts. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for that cannot be cured by Hull's Curl Curs. F. J. CIRKY & Co., Props., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Che- nney, directly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obgi- lation made by their firm. F. W. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 200, ING. WADING, KRANK & MANTIN, Wholesale Dorris, Toledo Ohio. Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. He Catarris Makes Internally, actin- dially direct the blood and mucous sur- faces of the system. Price, 750, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The cost of painting the Tower Bridge, London, is $25,000. See advertisement of EK-M Catarris Cure in another column—the best remedy made. It may sound funny, but the load makes the cargo before the train starts. ```markdown ``` WINCHE "NEW RIVAL" FACTORY outshoot all other black, powder better and loaded by exact mac- powders, shot and wedding. WILL RERUTAHED $2000.00 GIVEN VALUABLE I The offer in our Premium Book is hereby EXTENDED FOR THE (except Pro PRESENTS WILL BE delivered to us during the year brands of our tobacco: R. J. Reynolds' 8 oz., Stra- Golden Crown, Reynolds' Mahogany, Speckled Beauty Early Bird, P. H. Hanes and O. To appreciate our offer, the That we are giving $2000.00 per ory of chewers on our trade ma- tify our best efforts to please c- being deceived by imitators. Full descriptions of f tags will be furnished R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO WE PAY R. R. FARE AND UNDER $5,000 Deposit, Guarantee Positions 200 FREE SCHOLARSHIPS, BOARD AT CORD. Write Quick to GAILA BUSINESS COLLEGE, MACN, GA. INCHES INVAL" FACTORY, LOADED S tall other black powder shells, be id loaded, by exact machinery with th shot and wedding. Try them anaye HERRUATHED DEALERS o 2000.00 PER VEN AV DUABLE INFOR for In our Premium Booklet expiring by LOADED FOR THE ENTIRE WINCHESTER "NEW RIVAL" FACTORY. LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS outshoot all other black powder shells because they are made better and loaded by exact machinery with the standard brands of powder, shotgun and wedding. Try them anyway to be convinced. MUL KERUTAHED DEALERS KEEP THEM $2000.00 PER DAY GIVEN AWAY! EXTENDED FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR OF 1902 (except Present No. xx9) PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR TAGS delivered to us during the year x902, taken from the following brands of our tobacco: R. J. Reynolds' 8 oz., Strawberry, R. J. R., Schnapps, Golden Crown, Reynolds' Sun Cured, Brown & Bro.'s Mahogany, Speckled Beauty, Apple Jack, Man's Pride, Early Bird, P. H. Hanes & Co.'s Natural Leaf, Cutter PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR TAGS delivered to us during the year xgoz, taken from the following brands of our tobacco: R. J. Reynolds' 8 oz., Strawberry, R. J. R., Schnapps, Golden Crown, Reynolds' Sun Cured, Brown & Bro.'s Mahogany, Speckled Beauty, Apple Jack, Man's Pride, Early Bird, P. H. Hanes & Co.'s Natural Leaf, Cutter and O. N. 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It contains wholesome aromatic liquids which are agreeable and refreshing to the taste. Are made in all the latest shapes and colors. They have no equals, and no others are." just as good." Ask your dealer about them. Royal Worcester Corset Co. Worcester, Mass. HESTER RY. LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS powder shells, because they are made machinery with the standard brands of Try them and you will be convinced. DEALERS • KEEP • THEM 0 PER DAY N AWAY! INFORMATION Booklet expiring January 2, 1902. THE ENTIRE YEAR OF 1902 BE GIVEN FOR TAGS y year 1902, taken from the follow- strawberry, R. J. R., Schnapps, 's Sun Cured, Brown & Bro.'s uty, Apple Jack, Man's Pride, & Co.'s Natural Leaf, Cutter these facts should be considered: no per day for tags, to fix the mem- marks placed on tobacco, to iden- te chewers, and prevent them from. of Presents offered for our ished upon request to CO CO., WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. 0000 CURES CATARRH, HAY FEVER. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND COLDS. The EE-M Catarrh Cure A pleasant smoking preparation which positively cures these diseases. The greatest at-medical discovery of the year is to cure Catarrh and the only known positive remedy for lary Fever-purify vegetable. Simulators for lary Fever-purify vegetable. For persons who do not use tobacco the compound without tobacco is prepared, carrying same medical properties and producing same results. One box on each occasion of G. Dollar, postage paid. EK-M M*G, CO. 57 N. Broad street, Atlanta, Ga. S5 to 10 DAILY Handling National Automaton Window Cleaner, equals 10g, Super-Carry MK, Co. Room 12, Rubber 12, Clutchman, G. wholesome. passant after-effects. functionable substances. recipes of plants. principles of plants. matic liquids which are to the taste. A most important article giving Messrs. Oxnard's and Cutting's views, on the beet sugar industry in this country appeared on the editorial page of the New York Evening. Post of December 12 last, and as, every household in the land is interested in sugar the article will be of universal interest. THE BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY. The Evening Post bids the heartiest welcome to every American industry that can stand on its own bottom and make its way without leasing on the poor rates. Among these self-supporting industries we are glad to know, is the production of beet sugar. At all events, it was such two years ago. We publish elsewhere a letter written in 1890, and signed by Mr. Oxnard and Mr. Cutting, the chiefs of this industry on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, showing that this was the happy condition of the trade at that time. If pariles masquerading as beet sugar producers are besieging the President and Congress at this moment, and pretending that they will be ruined if Cuban sugar is admitted for six months at half the present rates of duty their false pretences ought to be exposed. The letter of Messrs. Oxnard and Cutting was probably written for the purpose of inducing the farmers of the Mississippi Valley to go more largely into the cultivation of beets for the sugar factories. This was a laudable motive for telling the truth and showing the large profits which awaited both the beet grower and the manufacturer if the industry were perseveringly and intelligently prosecuted. To this end it was pointed out that farmers could clear $65 per acre by cultivating beets, and might even make $100. But in order to assure the cultivator that he would not be exposed to reverses by possible changes in the tariff, they proceeded to show that the industry stood in no need of protection. the beet sugar industry, these gentlemen say, "stands on as firm a basis as any business in the country." They point out the fact—a very important one—that their product comes out as a finished article, refined and granulated. It is not, like cane sugar grown in the West Indian Islands, a black and offensive paste, which must be carried in wagons to the seaboard and thence by ships to the United States, where, after another handling, it is put through a costly refinery, and then shipped by rail to the consumer, who may possibly be in Nebraska, alongside a beet sugar factory, which turns out the refined and granulated article at one fell swoop. Indeed, the advantages of the producer of beet sugar for supplying the domestic consumption are very great. We have no doubt that Messrs. Oxnard and Cutting are within bounds when they say that "sugar can be produced here cheaper than it can be in Europe." The reasons for this are that— The sugar industry is, after all, merely an agricultural one. We can undersell Europe in all other crops, and sugar is no exception." It follows as naturally as the making of flour from wheat. If we can produce wheat cheaper than Europe, then naturally we can produce flour cheaper, as we do. But the writers of the letter do not depend upon a priori reasoning to prove that they can make sugar at a profit without tariff protection. They point to the fact that the under the McKinley tariff of 1890, when sugar was free of duty, the price of the article was four cents per pound. Yet a net profit of $3 per ton was made by the beet sugar factories under those conditions, not counting any bounty on the home production of sugar. They boast that they made this profit while working under absolute free trade, and they have a right to be proud of this result of their skill and industry. Many beet sugar factories had been started in bygone years, back in the sixties and seventies of the nineteenth century, and had failed, because the projectors did not understand the business. Since then great progress has been made, both here and abroad, in the cultivation and manipulation of the beet. What was impossible thirty years ago is now entirely feasible. The industry is already on a solid and enduring basis. There are factories in the United States, these gentlemen tell us in their letter, capable of selling $50,000 tons of beets per annum at a profit of $3 per ton, and this would make a profit of $1,050,000 as the income to be earned under absolute free trade. It must be plain to readers of this letter, signed by the captains, of the best sugar industry, that the people in Washington who are declaiming, against the temporary measure which the President of the United States urges for the relief of the Cuban people, are either grossly ignorant of the subject, or are practising gross deception. The tenable ground for them is to say, "Other people are having protection that they do not need, and therefore we ought to have more, them we need." This would be consistent with the letter of Messrs. Oxnard and Cutting, but nothing else is so.