SIX HORSES BURNED STABLES OF S. DICHS DESTROYED BY FIRE. LOSS PROBABLY ABOUT $2,700 STABLE MAX HAD XO INSURANCE OX STOCK. STliouxnmin of Spectator* Witne*ed the Death of the Horien-Fire De- partment llal Trouble at Plug and Had There Been Any Wind It la Certain That Other Building* Would Have Burned. The first spectacular fire that Savan- nah has had in some time occurred last night about 8 o'clock on Congress street, between Montgomery and WeSt Broad, and. was witnessed by thous- ands of people from all parts of the city. The fire burned the stables and horseshoeing shops of Samuel Dichs, Nos. 4XI to 415 Congress street, west, with five horses, one mule and a num- ber of vehicles and quantity of feed and some materials used in the horse- shoeing business. , The fire was a hot one while it last- ed, but owing to the fact that there was hardly a breath of wind, the build- ings next on either side and across Congress lane were not burned. The first engine company bn the scene had to break the cap of the fire hydrant with an ax in order to make couplings, as it would not come off in the regular way. The flames were quickly subdued after water was secured, for it was only a wooden, one-story structure, and lhad not spread, except for slight blazes on the roofs of one or two of the places near by. The value placed upon the stock burned was SI,OOO, and upon ma- terials, vehicles, etc., S7OO, with no in- surance. The building belonged to the Minis estate and was not very valu- able, probably SI,OOO being a liberal es- timate. Ilronght Out n. Crowd. The sky was lurid with flames when attention was called to the western Bection of the city by a fire alarm from box 58 a few minutes before 8 o’clock. Speculation was general upon the lo- cation of the fir, but the movement of people from all parts of the city w r as towards the light, and by the time the fire apparatus had all arrived there was a crowd on Congress street. The stables were broken into from the lane and some of the horses were taken out. Nearly all of the nineteen horses and mules whioh had been in the burning building were brought out. One or two got away and dashed back Into the furnace, and it is certain that few were out of reach when the res- cuers got the rear door open. Five horses and one mule perished. Saw Horne* Burned to Death. While the spectators gathered by thousands on Congress, West Brcfad, Broughton and Montgomery streets, the fire leaped high and soon the en- tire structure was a burning mass. Many saw one or more of the horses cremated. The absence of wind saved the ad- joining buildings, while across the lane bo me of the families and merchants, with houses fronting on Broughton street, moved out, and the roofs and sides of buildings began to smoke, only once did a blaze show up and this was put ou( quickly. The trouble at the hydrant was understood to be the cause of the longest delay by the fire department, and this w’as not as long as it probably seemed to the neighbors. Thinks Fire Incendiary, Samuel Dichs, who had not long left the stables when the fire was discov- ered,* said afterwards that he was con- fident that it was caused by a negro tramp who had been sleeping in the hay. He had twice during the day driven the negro out of the stable, when found sleeping in the hay and feed stored there, and believed that he had come back, and either accidentally or for maliciousnes, had started the fire. Mr. Dichs lives at 12 Farm street, and has other business interests. He said that the six animals lost in the fire were w’orth at least SI,OOO and the wagons, material, feed, etc., about S7OO, and that he ha"a no insurance. The remaining thirteen animals were scat- tered about and he will be glad to have them returned to him, at his place on Farm street, by persons taking them up. A shoe shop, in a part of the burned building, waa occupied, but the cob- bler managed to get out most of his stock and tools. The furniture store of Slater & McKenzie, 134 and 136 Montgomery street, caught fire at the rear, but was not seriously damaged. A number of families moved their be- longings into Broughton street, but sustained no damage other than the possible losses from the bundles, as they were carried back and forth. SAW STABBED. Patrolman Jcrnlaan Claim* to have Been an Eye XVltneas. In Police Court this morning the stabbing of Hartridge Harn in Yama- craw, about ten days ago, will proba- bly be investigated by Recorder My- rick, and R. E. Thornton and Walter Beasley will be formally arraigned for the crime. The case has been set for this morn- ing and Patrolman D. W. Jernigan, whose wife is related to Harn, and who made the arrests, has reported to his superiors at police headquarters that he will have a witness who saw Thornton attack Harn. The police contend that the mystery that sur- rounded the affray was cleared when Thornton and Beasley were made pris- oners. The wounded man has been re- moved to his sister's home and may be able to be present at the investigation. KNOCKED FROM WAGON. Negro Bricklayer Badly Done Up at Four Mile Hill. Mose Carter, a negro brick layer, was badly injured at the Four Mile Hill late Saturday night and is at the Georgia Infirmary in a serious condi- tion. With two other men Carter was returning from Bloomingdale in a wagon. The men had been to Bloomingdale to repair the school house that was re- cently set on fire. They waited at the crossing for a train to mss and start- ed to cross the tracks when an engine backed a string of box cars into the wagon. Two of the men escaped, but Carter was thrown under the cars and mashed. His right leg was broken and he was otherwise bruised. The wagon * was reduced to splinters. The injured man was brought to the city and given medical attention. He waa reported as renting quietly at an early hour this morning. SALOON IN FLAMES. Lively Blaze In Hansen'* Bop Near the City Market. Fire was discovered in the saloon of Mike Hansen, No. 223 Congress street, west, shortly after 9 o’clock last night, Just about the time the fire apparatus was getting back into the downtown fire stations, and an alarm was sound- ed from box No. 82, at Congress and Barnard streets. Stroke was issuing through the door on the Congress street side of the building and the firemen forced an entrance. Although a dense smoke was issuing from the bar room the men managed to work their way to the in- side with a line of hose from one of the chemical engines. The fire was burning fiercely under the counter and there was an explosion a moment after the fire laddies entered. The men from the chemical stopped the progress of the flames, but not be- fore the fixtures were practically ruin- ed. An examination of the premises disclosed the fact that the fire had started under the counter, but neither Chief Maguire nor Fire Marshal Mouro could account for the blaze. The ex- plosion was caused by the bursting of a seltzer bottle, and no one was in- jured. Hansen did not put in an ap- pearance during the fire and it could not be ascertained if he carried any insurance. It was stated that he only recently opened the saloon. In answering the alarm one of the horses attached to truck No. 1, at the Central Fire Station, stumbled and fell, throwing Driver Tim Flynn from his seat, and causing Fireman More- head to fall from the side of the truck. Neither the firemen nor the horse were injured to any extent and the truck answered the alarm. The accident occurred at President and Barnard streets, while the truck was crossing the square. Following close- ly the fire on Congress street, near West Broad, considerable excitement was occasioned, and those who did not turn out for the first fire, flocked downtown when the second alarm was sounded. HAD HER BAR OPEN SUNDAY. Police Docket Mr*. E. E. Cole* Un- der Peculiar ClrenniNtnncen. For having her saloon on Indian street open at 2:30 o’clock yesterday morning, Mrs. E. E. Coles has been placed on the police docket by Patrol- men Cowart and Malphus. The docket- ing of the case happened under rather unusual circumstances. S. Maxwell, a negro of No. 545 In- dian lane, reported to the uniformed men that he had been assaulted by a white man in the rear of the bar, where he claimed there had been gam- bling. The negro showed that he had been a victim of violence and stated that the man had drawn a pistol on him. The officers went with Maxwell for the purpose of making the arrest, and Walter Rice was pointed out to them as being the man. Rice agreed to accompany the of- ficers and it was while the patrolmen were talking to him, they allege, that they saw that the bar was running in full blast, despite the fact that it was Sunday morning. The men made a re- port of the violation at police head- quarters and the case was docketed. The uniformed men and Maxwell are named as witnesses for the prosecu- tion. Rice furnished bail for his ap- pearance in Police Court and the cases will be heard by Recorder Myrick this morning. to makeTfinal ARRANGEMENTS. Bnptlnt Convention Committee* to Sleet nt Flr*t Chnreh To-night. A meeting of all the committees ap- pointed to make arrangement for the Southern Baptist Convention Is called for to-night at the First Baptist Church. The names of the members of the several committees have been pub- lished and Rev. Dr. Jordan has par- ticularly requested that every mem- ber of each committee be present. The work of preparation is well in hand but the time is now very close ror the coming of the crowds and full or- ganization is needed. Rev. Mr. Edenfield, chairman of the Committee on Reception will be at the First Church from 12 noon to 2 p. m. to-morrow and Wednesday, to get ad- ditional lists of houses where visitors may be accommodated and furnish such information as those intending to en- tertain delegates may desire. The Re- ception Committee will meet all trains and it is well that aV persons who have not already given in their names, and who desire to assist in caring tor the visitors, should inform Rev. Mr. Edenfield at once. Dr. Jordan received a letter from Gov. Terrell yesterday announcing that he would be in Savannah Friday morn- ing, in ample time to deliver the ad- dress of welcome to the delegates to the convention. Gov. Longino of Mississippi and Gov. Jennings of Florida have sent word to say that pressing business engage- ments will prevent their attendance upon the convention. Both Governors had been expected. ODD FELLOWS AT CHURCH. Savannuli Encampment No, 22 at Chnreh of the A*eeii*lon. Savannah Encampment No. 22, In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, at- tended services last night at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, wearing the regalia, and heard a special sermon, delivered by Rev. W. O. Schaeffer, D. D. The members of the Encampment were out in force. The church was filled, a great many visitors from other churches being present on account of the special oc- casion. Dr. Schaeffer took his text from Luke 10; 25; and delivered a strong, in- teresting and eloquent sermon, the story of the Good Samaritin being the theme and this being practically ap- plied to the work and acts of the Odd Fellows. It was a beautiful lesson and was brought out in a most expressive manner, and heard with the closest at- tention. During the services a very beautiful musical programme was given by the regular choir. This was a very charm- ing feature of the occasion. Extraordinarily Low Rate* to New Orleans and Return Via Seaboard Air Line. Only $13.20, selling dates. May 16 to 21. inclusive; good, returning, May 24; or $13.70, good, returning, until June 15. These rates are available to every- body, as well as tMe Confederate vet- erans. City ticket office, 7 Bull street, —ad. Tell It to tom Friend*. Excursion rates of one fare plus 25 cents from everywhere to Savannah and return, via Seaboard Air Line, ac- count Southern Baptist Convention. Write the boys and friends to visit home and come via Seaboard. Rates , open to everybody.—ad ALIENS AS CITIZENS REV. C. A. JACKSON DECLARES HIMSELF OX IMMIGRATION. NOT AGAINST THE FOREIGNER. ASSERTS THAT BRAINS ARE OBSO- LETE IN POLITICS. Said That He Had Been Misunder- stood-Said He Spoke a* If He Were Going Right on to the Judgment—He Welcome* Immi- grant*, bat Think* Immigration Should He Restricted—A Million Criminal* Damped on L' Annual- ly, He Said—Many Native Born Coward*, He Added. “I do not mean to say that the foreigners are the only sinner or the worst,” said Rev. C. A. Jackson, in his sermon on "Citizenship,” at Grace Church last night. ‘‘lt outrages me to think of the many native born whites .who will sell their blood-bought liber- ties on election days. I can excuse the ignorant foreigner who knows nothing of the sacrifice and carnage and death our liberties cost, but the American who buys or sells votes makes traffic of the blood of his fathers—he is worse than the thief who stole the nickels off the dead man’s eye, for he steals his dead father’s blood and sells it for a driak, or for gold or lust for office. “I want to speak to-night as if I knew I -were going right on to the judgment,” said Mr. Jackson, as he approached his subject. ‘‘ln the papers, the pulpit and the platform references have been made to some incidental re- marks I made in this pulpit three Sab- baths ago in reference to foreigners. By some I have been misunderstood, by other misrepresented. I have no disposition to answer that political class of critics who are always found astride every moral question on which there is division of sentiment. My business is to speak the truth, and let it take care of itself, cutting where it may. Not Good Citizen*. “I am not against the foreigner,” Mr. Jackson said. He would welcome the foreigner. Many of his congrega- tion, he said, are from the old world. It is the bad he is after. A large per cent, of the immigrants are not good citizens, he said. “Foreigners themselves have told me this is true. Just the other night one said it in public. Why not make a howl about that? No man can deny that many are bought and sold on election days, that they form the bal- ance of power in our municipal govern- ment. Disfranchised in the country from which they come they know noth- ing of the responsibilities of suffrage. One of this kind was greatly concerned after getting his naturalization papers as to whether he was in an empire or a kingdom.” Mr. Jackson then jrave some statis- tics showing the per cent, of illiterate foreigners, and also the number who are an expense to the community. “One million vicious criminals from empire, kingdom and monarchy are dumped upon us annually,” he said, "and then hastened into citizenship.” Biniu* Are Obsolete. "One of this kind was asked by a judge why he wanted to be an Amer- ican citizen,” said Mr. Jackson, "and his answer was 'so I can sell my vote.’ The question how much money a can- didate has is already the prevailing question in your city. Brains are obso- lete. The Sabbath is as a rule ignored by foreigners. In Savannah they have political meetings on Sunday, and no hand is raised to close them.” The speaker said that he did not favor the exclusion of foreigners. *ln further extenuation of his position he said that he believed in a discrimina- tive policy which would result in mak- ing it difficult for the criminals to get here. He believed in going slow in making citizens of them, and slower still in puttinng them in office. A course of instruction in Americanism he considered feasible. “We have many native born cow- ards,” said the speaker in conclusion, "who do not want to antagonize any cne—not even the devil; men who want to see which is the big side, and wait to be hauled to the polls. These should be disfranchised.” SIX YEARMPASTORATE OF REV. J. D. JORDAN. First llupti.t Chnreh Has Gained Largely In Membership. Yesterday marked the close of the sixth year of the pastorate of the Rev. John D. Jordan, at the First Baptist Church, and the figures announced at the morning service showed that the church had grown in numbers and strength since Mr. Jordan came to this city. The congregation at the 11 o'clock service was unusually large, and in the church were many friends of the pastor, who are not members. Instead of a regular sermon Mr. Jor- dan gave some facts and figures con- cerning the pastorate. The number of admissions to the church during the past year was 110 and for the five years previous, 525, making a total of members received during Mr. Jordan’s pastorate 635. He has officiated as the funerals of eighty-three members and performed the marriage ceremony of eighty-three couples. The member- ship of the First Baptist Church is now 875 and this is a net increase of 300 members in the past six years. At the night service Mr. Jordan de- livered a sermon touching upon his ministry and read for his text from the last address of Paul to the Ephesians. He said that he had tried to do what was right and best under all circum- stances. His plea was to the people to be as shining lights in a dark world and thus add to the glory of God by their example. COTTON CROPTALK FROM NEW YORK. Mr, A. B. M. Gibbes’ Information Gathoretl There. Mr. Arthur B. M. Gibbes is Just back from a trip to New York, where he cir- culated considerably among the cotton trade. As New York ts a center for information regarding the cotton crop, owing to scope of the collective corre- spondence of the various commission people there, an Idea ts often to be had as to the crop. Mr. Gibbes found the sentiment to be that the new crop will be larger than last year's with favorable weather con- ditions prevailing. Of course, with the cool and unfavorable weather of the past ten days in many important sections of the cotton belt the pros- pects will be less flattering than the New Yorkers seem to believe they are at present. Mr. Gibbes is a member of the cotton brokerage Arm of Hutton & Gibbes. <r SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: MONDAY. MAY 4. 1905. WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS THERE’S NO DANGER From Presence of Leper at Fort Screven. There is no danger to the summer residents of Tybee or to visitors be- cause of the presence of a leper at Fort Screven. This is the information furnished President John M. Egan of the Central of Georgia road by the War Department in response to a pro- test from President Egan against re- taining the soldier at Tybee. The protest, based on an article in the Morning News which mentioned the presence of the soldier at Fort Screven and gave such facts in connection with the case as were then obtainable, was sent to Dr, E. S. Osborne, in charge of the Marine Hospital Service at Sa- vannah and was forwarded by him to the surgeon general of the public health and Marine Hospital Service, who, in turn, referred it to the Sur- geon General’s office of the War De- partment. The letter received by President Egan yesterday was written by Assistant Surgeon General, U. S. A., Calont De- Witt, acting surgeon general. In it he says: “In response to your letter of April 24, 1903, inclosing a clipping from the Morning News on the subject of a case of leprosy at Fort Screven, which let- ter was forwarded to this office by the surgeon general of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, I have to say that the patient alluded to is a member of the garrison at Fort Screv- en, and his case was first noticed at that place. He has never been in the Philippines. Every possible precaution has been taken to prevent this unfor- tunate soldier ffom becoming in the slightest degree a danger to others, and only by the most intimate contact can the disease be conveyed. There is no danger whatsoever to the summer res- idents at Tybee Island from his pres- ence. "Any argument which might be urged against his remaining at this place would apply with equal force to his stay elsewhere, as the United States army has no leper hospital. To discharge this soldier and turn him adrift to go wherever he chooses would be both inhuman and a menace to the public health. He is therefore retained in proper surroundings at his own sta- tion, and special efforts are being made to effect a cure. Cases of lep- rosy are reported from time to time from the hospitajs of the larger cities in the United States without causing alarm.” SHATTERED*THE GLASS. Yonng Mnn Struck Trolley Car a* It Danlied Past Golf Club Station. Seemingly angered because a city bound trolley car on the Thunderbolt line would not stop for him at the Golf Club, a young man smashed one of the glasses of the vestibuled portion of one of the large Thunderbolt cars, and sent a shower of glass on the front platform, and upon three of the passengers late yesterday afternoon. Manager Kidder stated when the matter was reported to him, that the case will be prosecuted. A passenger who was standing on the step of the car, and who had a close call, an- nounced that he would prosecute the offender in the event that the Savan- nah Electric Company fails to do so. The passenger who had a narrow es- cape declared that the man with the umbrella displayed a disregard for the rights and safety 1 of those who were standing on the platform in breaking the window. The car left Thunderbolt with two trailers, all of which were crowded. Two stops were made on the bluff, but no other passengers could be accom- modated, and it was decided to make a through trip to the city. The crowd- ed cars we past the Yacht Club, where there was a cluster of people, and again passed a group at Bonaven- ture Cemetery. Before the Golf Club was reached two men were seen standing on the platform waving to the motorman. Following the instructions that he had received at Thunderbolt the motorman made no effort to stop. When the young man with the umbrella saw that the car was not going to stop he raised his umbrella and struck the glass near- est where he> was standing. The car dashed by and the three pas- sengers who were 6n the right hand side of the platform picked the glass from their clothing. The young man who was standing on the step had the closest call. He had been looking straight ahead, but when the glass was shattered he was looking in the direction of where the men were stand- ing and small pieces of the glass struck him on the side of the face and head. Had he been looking straight ahead he might have been blinded. The mo- torman secured the names of witnesses to the breaking of the glass. JAMES FLEMING’S FUNERAL. Many Attended the Last Sad Rite* at the Residence. The funeral of the late James T. Fleming took place yesterday after- noon from the family residence at No. 301 Henry street, west, and was largely attended. Mr. Fleming had many friends and they turned out in large numbers to pay their last tribute of respect. The services were .conducted by Rev. W. A. Nisbet, pastor of the Westmin- ster Presbyterian Church. At the house, and at the grave in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Mr. John Banks and Mrs. Fred Debele sang. The funeral was attended by Chivalry Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Henry Grady Council, Junior Order of United Amer- ican Mechanics, and the Butchers’ As- sociation. Each of these organizations turned out with full ranks. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous and the grave was a mound of flowers. A handsome "Gates Ajar” from the Butchers Association and a “Triangle” from the Knights of Pythias were two of the many beautiful floral emblems. The pallbearers were J. Epps, A. B. Cummings, W. R. Fulton,J. F. May, W. W. Metzger, T. H. Henderson, J. R. Griffin and W. H. Thomas. A Handsome Launch. We will sell a very elegant launch which is to be seen and tried any time that is desired: this launch is twenty- five feet long, 3H. P.; very reliable, very fast and very prompt. Standing i oof with curtains, anchor and cable, all complete, ready to run at a few moments’ notice. We desire to realize on this beauti- ful launch and will sell it very low to intending purchasers. This launch is one of the most reliable kinds that is put in the water and will give satis- faction to every one. We also have one 18 foot, one 20 foot and one 22 foot, which we are bound to sell to realize on. Apply Jacob Llppman, corner Congress and Barnard streets, Savannah, Ga.—ad. To Feraandtna and Return Sundays. Only sl.lo,via Seaboard Air Line Rail- way. Train leaves Union Depot, 6:10 a. m.—ad. IS HERE TO INSPECT MAJ. FRENCH, U. S. A„ WILL MAKE SAVANNAH HIS HEADQUARTERS. COLORED COMMANDS FIRST. INSPECTION TO BE MADE UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE DICK BILL. With Savannah a* Center of Field of Operation* 23 Command* Will Be In*pected in the Next Ten Day*—Col. Obear Will Arrive Next Week In Time for Inspection of First Infantry—Much Interest In MaJ. French’* Visit—'The Pro- gramme of In*peetion. Maj. Francis H. French, of the Six- teenth Infantry, U. S. A., special of- ficer detailed under the provisions of the Dick bill to conduct the inspection of the Georgia State Troops, will ar- rive in Savannah this morning. Dur- ing his stay in the city Maj. French will make the Pulaski his headquar- ters, a letter having been received yes- terday announcing the coming of the inspector. 1 1 The letter, which was written by Col. W. G. Obear, inspector general of the Georgia State Troops to Lieut. Col. George Keene, announced that he him- self would be unable to come just at this juncture owing to previous en- gagements, but that he would arrive next Sunday or Monday. From this it will be seen that Col. Obear will ac- company Maj. French in the Inspection of the First Infantry, which takes place on Monday and Tuesday nights. May 11 and 12. Col. Obear’s visit will be awaited with interest, since he will probably bring some assurances or encouragement from the National Rifle board, before whom he will probably appear to-morrow in behalf of Savan- nah’s claim for the national contest in 1905. i- , mtu* Object* of Inspection. Maj. French’s mission is of first im- portance, and bears double interest in that it is the first inspection of the Georgia State Troops by a United States jirmy officer. The inspection will be made with two primary objects in view: the ascertainment of the en- listed strength of the various com- mands, and the amount of equipment needed by each company. In addition to these prime objects, the inspection will be for many other purpdses and will be in every respect a thorough one, though it is not probable that it will extend to a drill inspection. The inspection must, perforce, be a hurried one. The engagements made by Maj. French follow close upon one another, and in many cases he will have to be in the country in the after- noon, back in Savannah at night, and in the country again the next after- noon. Col. Obear has notified the va- rious commands of the date of inspec- tion, and all will be ready when their respective times come. The InNpection To-night. Maj. French will be in Savannah for at least ten days, during which time he will inspect twenty-three com- mands. The first inspection takes place to r night, when the colored battalion will be inspected at battalion head- quarters. Maj. French will be accom- panied by John H. Deveaux, major of the battalion. The commands have all been ordered to appear in full uniform. The four commands are: Chatham Light Infantry, under command of Capt. N. Law; Savannah Light Infantry, un- der command of Capt. J. Maxwell; Col- quitt Blues, under command of Capt. J. H. Carter, and Lincoln Guards, un- der command of Capt. W. J. Pinck- ney. The programme of Maj. French’s movements, so far as now known, in- clude inspection on the following dates; Mnj. French** Programme. Monday Njghit, May 4.—The four companies of the colored battalion. Tuesday Night, May s.—The four companies of the Savannah Volunteer Guards. Wednesday, May 6.—The Stfateboro Guards at Stateboro. Night—The Georgia Artillery, colored. Thursday, May 7.—Effingham Hus- sars at Springfield. Night—Georgia Hussars. Friday, May 8.—Liberty Guards and Liberty Independent Troop at Hines- ville. Night—Chatham Artillery. Saturday, May 9.—Meldrim Tattnall Guards at Hagan. Mondaay, May 11.—Three companies of the First Regiment of Infantry at Savannah, the Emmet Rifles, Republi- can Blues and Irish Jasper Greens. Tuesday, May 12.—Three companies of the First Regiment of Infantry at Savannah, the Oglethorpe Light ll- fantry, German Volunteers and Savan- nah Cadets. Wednesday, May 13.—The Brunswick Riflemen at Brunswick. TRAVELING CASE FOR DR. JORDAN. Unusual Contents of the Soap Uox Which It Contained. Saturday being the eve of the sixth anniversary of Rev. J. D. Jordan’s pastorate at the First Baptist Church, a package was delivered at his resi- dence. and In it was found a very handsome traveling case fitted out with brushes, razors, and other arti- cles such as are found useful for those who have to journey from home. Among other things the case contain- ed a soap box. and in the letter of love and confidence and congratula- tions, from the deacons and the finance committee, it was suggested that they had also sent along a little soap .which might be useful. Investi- gation of the soap box revealed a lit- tle package In which snugly lay five shining, double-eagles. Dr. Jordan laughingly asked his friends if the traveling case was a suggestion to move away, but they promptly assured him that it was in- tended to be used for little holiday trips only. As to the need for soap, he was also told that the kind forwarded was handy to almost anybody, and the church officers were sure that he would make good use of it. United Confederate Votrirana Re- union h'evr Orleans, La., May 16- 22, 1603. Atlantic Coast Line will sell round trip tickets to New Orleans account Confederate Veterans’ Reunion at 113.20 (one cent per mile) tickets, to be sold May 16-21, Inclusive, with return limit May 24. Extension of limit to June 15 can be secured by deposit of ticket with special agent at New Or- leans and payment of fee of 50 cents at time of deposit. Passenger service unexcelled. Ticket Agents, De Soto Hotel and Union Station.—ad. Schedules to Tybee. The Central of Georgia Railway has put on Its May achedules to Tybee. four trains each way, dally. See ftg- i urea In schedule column.—ad. DEVLIN INDORSED BY FRATERNAL ORDERS. Impending Inspection of Military Make* E*cort Impossible. The County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians yesterday indors- ed the United Irish League as repre- sented by Hon. Joseph Devlin, and. will urge the members of the order to at- tend his address Thursday night. The same action was taken at a meeting of the Irish-American Friendly Society. The gentlemen interested in Mr. Dev- lin’s coming have now most practical assurances that the meeting will be a success both as to the members who will be present and as to the interest evinced in the plans that may be pro- posed for a branch of the United Irish League in this city. Further details of the plans for the coming of Mr. Devlin were perfected. The proposed military escort to tne visitors from the De Soto to the tne- ater has been abandoned because or inspection of the companies of tne First Regiment by Maj. French, Unit- ed States inspector of Georgia State Troops, which will take place this "Last night some hundred invitations to prominent citizens asking that they occupy seats on the stage during the address, were sent out, and a number of others will be mailed to-day, or as soon as they can be secured. General admission may be secured by tickets to be had upon application and with- out cost to any of the following gentle- men: Messrs. D. J. Charlton, J. J. Powers, J. J. Stafford, J. J. Horrigan and J. F. Doyle. Reserved seats will be given upon the presentation of these tickets at. the theater box office Wednesday morning. The office will be open for .this purpose at 9 o’clock. It is the desire of the general com- mittee having charge of the arrange- ments for the address that a large at- tendance of ladies be present to hear the distinguished speaker. Admission may be secured by them in the same way that it is secured by others, gen- eral admission tickets, reserved seats, where applied for, and both without charge. LAST CHOIR FESTIVAL IN ST. JOHN’S CHURCH. Series Ha* Been Marked by Fine Programmes and Attendance*. The fifth and last choir festival of St. John’s Church took place last night and, as has been the case with each of the series, was marked by an excellent programme and attended by a large audience. These festivals have been given the first Sunday of each month during the winter and spring, and have been discontinued now only be- cause of the expected advent of warm weather. The festivals have been given by Mr. George Blakeley, organist and choirmaster of the church, and the choir, assisted from time to time by the various singers of the city. The programmes have been of the highest order of excellence, both in selection and rendition, and have attracted large congregations whenever given. Because of the indisposition of Rev. Chas. H. Strong, rector of the church, the services were conducted last night by Mr. Henry M. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. The remainder of the programme was carried out as printed in yesterday’s Morning News, Mr. J. M. Black being the soloist as- sisting. The choir consists of Mr. George Blakeley, organist and choirmaster; chorus. Masters Howard Fretwell, John Fretwell, John Avery, Phillip Falligant, Alfred Middleton, Raymond Titcomb, Ervin Swanston, Carlisle Thornton, Charles Hunt, Gordon Geffcken, George Vandeveer, John Grayson, Roy Corbett, Lewis Falli- gant, Henry Hunt, Frank Bowling, Willie Knight, Herbert Powell, Charles Wakefield. Mr. R. Cuyler Gordon, Mr. Raiford Falligant, Mr. R. A. Cromwell, Mr. T. R. Lenoir, Mr. John A. Hall, Mr. C. W. MacMillan; auxiliary chorus, Mrs. D. Wesson, Mrs. L. A. Bowers, Mrs. R. C. Burroughs, Mrs. A. M. Hon- our, Miss Eulalia N. Cox, Miss Mattie Brantley, Miss Calanthe Hunt, Miss L. N. Waldhouer, Miss Louise Hunt. Mr. Blakeley’s sixth organ recital will be given May 19. On May 26 the full choir of the bhurch will give a concert in Parish Hall, the proceeds of which are for the purpose of en- larging the choir encampment fund, started by Mr. Blakeley with his or- gan recitals early in the season. COUNCIL MUST PASS ON MAYOR’S SELECTION. Manager for Free Library to Be Announced Later. Mayor Myers has not yet appointed the city’s representatives on the board of managers for the Free Li- brary, nor will he make such appoint- ments until his election can be ap- proved by City Council at a regular meeting, which will not be possible un- til Wednesday week. This will probably delay the open- ing of the Free Library longer than was at first anticipated. It was hoped by the curators of the Georgia Histor- ical Society that the city's represen- tatives would be appointed at once. The society will hold its first quarter- ly meeting, under its new constitution, to-night. CITY BREVITIES. The Irish-American Friendly So- ciety met at its hall yesterday morn- ing. The purpose of the Hon. Joseph Devlin's visit to the city was indorsed and the members of the society were urged to attend his lecture. It was an- nounced that the Fleming Dramatic Club will give a play on the 20th of this month in the society’s hall for the benefit of the society, and that tickets for the entertainment will immediate- ly be put on sale. The picnic to be given by the society upon a date to be decided later was discussed, and preparatory arrangements will be made in a short time. Membership cards were distributed and other bus- iness of routine nature was trans- acted’ -jijug Closing Ogeechee Draw Bridge. May Ist. "The Seaboard Air Line Draw Bridge over the Ogeechee river south of Sa- vannah, will be closed on and after, May X, but will be opened on forty- eight hours notice to W. R. Hudson, Superintendent, Seaboard Air Line Railway, Jacksonville, Fla.”—ad. Sunday Excursions via Seaboard Air Line Ry. Every Sunday during the summer, only $1 to Darien; $1 to Brunswick; sl.lO to Fernandina. Traih leaves Union Depot 6:10 a. m., railroad time. —ad. For Over Sixty Years Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best rsmedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-flve cents a bottle.—ad. If you will try a Cleveland this season you’ll aever ride any other make. We push it because we know it is a good one. LATTIMORE’S 19 West Broughton. THE WEATHER. The indication* for to-day are fair and warmer. 4 For the liver’s sake noth- ing acts so generously bene- ficial as the unfailing tonic “Warburines.” Lurking malaria is brought from its hiding place and driven from the system. 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