GOOD ORDER WAS KEPT BY POLICE MUCH NOISE BUT NO CRIMES. CHRISTMAS WAS HEM ARK ABLE IN MANY HESPECTS. Docket for Hearing In Poller Court This Morning I* t>nt Little Earper Than That of Average Saturday Nigll (—A hoot Seventy fe Have Been Doeketeil—Poliee Hail no Authority to Stop Firing of Tor- pedo Mirk*. It la Claimed. Despite the fact that Christmas Esve and Christmas were the noisiest days in the history of the city, the police records show that there was less trou- ble tlhan ever 'before. In what are usually the two most etrenuous days of the year, ending at midnight last night, there was not a homicide. There was not even a se- rious shooting or cutting affray to an- noy the uniformed and plain clothes men. In every respect the two days broke all records. This remarkable condition of affairs Is accounted for by the police in sev- eral ways. The weather conditions, however, they say, were really respon- sible for the very pleasant situation. Fair and warm weather was just What the police had wished for. This as- sured crowds on the streets, rather than indoors, and fewer drinks to keep the cold out. Weather Helped the Police. "Had the days been cold and wet,” said the superintendent of police last night, "matters might have been vast- ly different. We usually find that it js during bad weather that drinking is more general and quarrels brew much quicker indoors than out in the open. "There is little doubt that the pres- ence of officers every few y*ards in the more crowded districts intimidated those who might have allowed their hilarity to lead to personal encount- ers of more or less serious degree. While the calling out of the entire force for duty between the hours of 7 p. m. and 1 a. m. Christmas eve might not now seem to have been necessary, we believe this ounce of preventative was worth several pounds of cure.’ City Well Guarded. Few citizens knew just what pre- cautions were taken to see that the law was observed as far as it was in the power of the police department to have it. In addition to the large force of men which patrolled Broughton street and interfered wherever it be- came evident that trouble would re- sult from encounters, mounted men in pairs rode up and down the streets in districts where there were few pedes- trians. They also rode in and out of the lanes, closely scrutinizing and questioning all suspicious looking char- acters. This was kept up all night. At intervals during the night the superintendent of police and two of the detectives made the rounds of the city in the big Ford automobile, giving special instructions wherever neces- sary. Everywhere the machine ap- peared the crowds recognized it im- mediately as the special patrol. Police Court This Morning. Thete are about seventy-five cases docketed for hearing in Police Court this morning. Most of these are for drunk and disorderly conduct. There are two cutting affrays, two shootings and two violations of the city ordi- nance relating to the firing of pistols In the streets. When it was apparent that Christ- mas Eve would be the quietiest in years it was predicted at police head- quarters that this was merely a calm which preceded a storm which would break loose yesterday. These predic- tions failed to materialize, however, and the police had a very quiet time. Audit Torpedo Sticks. In regard to the general use of the torpedo sticks, which created such a din on Broughton street Saturday night the police claim tihey were powerless to forbid any one using the sticks. This matter came up before Coun- cil last Christmas and the aldermen refused to pass a special ordinance- after it had been shown that these de- vice were not fireworks and would not Injure any one, or set anything on fire. No attempt was made either last year or this year to stop the firing of these sticks on the streets, and the su- perintendent of police was not author- ized to issue any such orders. WERE ROLLING BARRELS OF CROCKERY TO FIRE. Timely Interference of Patrolninn Bryant Saved Property. But for the timely Interference of Patrolman Bryant three barrels of crockery belonging to M. Nathans, on Congress street, near Jefferson, would have been a Dart of a bonfire that a number of boys were building In Franklin Square last night. The officer was attracted to the scene of the Are by the yells of the Young Americans gathered around as the col- lection of old boxes and barrels was being lighted. He soon scattered the crowd, and found three barrels filled with crockery near at hand. Boys were rolling these barrels up to the fire, when the officer appeared, and In a few more minutes would prob- ably have had them on the flames. FIREWORKS STAND CAUGHT FIRE ON WEST BROAD ST. Daorge Paclinro's Place llndly Dam- aged by Explosions. An alarm from box 35 at 7:45 o'clock last night called the department to No. 452 West Broad street where the fire- works stand of George Pachuro was rapidly disappearing in a pyrotechnl- cal display truly remarkable. The fire was soon extinguished. Just how the rockets and crackers caught fire 1* unknown, but It Is believed that an exploding cracker flew Into the pile, igniting some of the rockets. FOUND RIPUU IN YARD. Mr. George Williams thought that ftanta Claus had made a mistake when he found a strange bicycle In his yard yesterday afternoon. He no- tified the police that the wheel was there, and II was carried In headquar- ters. Mr. William* says he doe* not know how (he wheel got there, and thiii It iut ln'loiif to him. Tli Captain*. Master*. Males and Rail. on. The latest New York. Boston. Phlla- geiiiMe eng other dally newepapers; weekly }our ns is and monthly inaga* •lose, booke and cheap literature, lot* “ote paper, pette and Ink. at ""I'D Wewe Depot, H (toil street. r*!”7. tneoy Li, A, Css- Mm i|us >. #4, RELEASED PRISONER; THEN ALMOST KILLED. Piilrolmnn Fleming Narrowly MinNeii Being Brninecl With a Brick. Patrolman M. B. Fleming had rather an exciting time witJh a negro at an early hour yesterday morning at Bryan and Jefferson streets. The officer arrested the man for drunkenness, but found that he was able to take care of himself, and per- mitted him to go. Fleming thought nothing more of the matter, and went about his duties. About half an hour afterwards, as he was turning the corner at Bryan and Montgomery streets, the negro, who was laying in wait for him in a nearby doorway, came from his hiding and hurled a brick at his head. The officer dodged just in time to save him- self. He pulled liis pistol and fired twice at the man. Neither of the shots are believed to have taken effect, as the negro kept running. He dropped his coat and hat. however, and both were carried to police headquarters. TORPEDOES ON CAR TRACKS CAUSED ALARM. Ilunilreils of Boxen Exploded to Con- nternntlon of Pnnnengern. One of the favorite amusemeftts of those celebrating Christmas last night was the placing of torpedoes on the street car tracks in the business sec- tion of the city. For an entire block these torpedoes were spread along the rails, and when the car ran on to them unexpecting passengers were nearly frightened out of their wits. The matter was reported to the sup- erintendent of police and orders were issued that all persons caught plac- ing the torpedoes on the track be arrested. It wag almost impossible for the police to catch any one in the act and no arrests wore made. The report from this arrangement was something like that of a rapid fire battery in action. NEGROES SHoTwKiTFBOY IN EYE WITH SKY ROCKET. Willie Mr Million May I.oxr Sight In One Eye ns a Result. Andrew James and Jeff Carter, two colored boys, were arrested yesterday afternoon charged with shooting fire- works at Broughton and Price streets, and with shooting a sky rocket Into the eye of Willie McMahon. The negroes were holding the sky- rockets in their hands, setting them off and sending them sk'ating down the asphalt pavement. One of them was either aimed intentionally or accident- ally at Willie McMahon, a white boy, and struck him in the left eye. The injury was so serious that a physiefan was called in and it is feared the boy will lose his sight as a result. BELMONT AND PARTY GOING TO GARNETT. iMr. John H. Huiskamp is in Savan- nah in the interest of Mr. August Bel- mont of New York. While in the city Mr. Huiskamp will purchase the gro- ceries to be used by Mr. Belmont while in Garnett, S. C. Mr. Belmont will arrive in Garnett Tuesday in his private car “Louisville” and will remain there for a week or ten days in order to watch the progress of the training of a string of horses that he has there under the care of John Whalen. The horses are year- lings of the noted Hasting and Octagon stock, and are perfect specimens of horse flesh. Mr. Belmont will have them in perfect trim fer the races that will come off about the middle of March in Washington. TEXAS BLuHiTpARAmSE ALLAY CUTTING AFFRAY. Texas Blue, a negro woman well known to the police, was the victim In a general cutting affray in Paradise alley yesterday morning. 3he was the principal sufferer In the difficulty, and Levinia Williams was arrested, charged with assaulting her. The Williams woman, armed with a keen knife, lit in on Texas and soon carved a lone star on her lert arm, hacking and cutting it to the bone. When she appeared at police head- quarters the woman was very weak from the loss of iblood, and surgical aid had to 'be called. No other arrests were made. BAD NEGRO ARRESTED ON THREE CHARGES. Mounted Patrolman Cronin arrested Robert Williams, colored, on Thirty- first street, between Price and East Broad last night on the charge of shooting at Bessie Grant, also with pilnting a pistol at Celia Frazer and threatening to shoot her and with vio- lating the laws of Ihe state hy carry- ing concealed weapons. Williams Is a well known character In police circles and Is regarded as a bad man. Burnett’s Vanilla Extract has out- lived criticism. It Is the finest and purest vanilla extract that can be bought. One bottle of Burnett's Va- nilla Is belter than three of the doubtful kind. Though costing a few cent* more, Its purity and great strength make It the most economical brand.—ad. Xmas lisle* kreboard Air Liar Hall, way. Account of Christinas, the Keyboard Air liM Hallwsy will sell tickets to the public on Use. 11. 24. 25 and ||. IPGS, snd J*. 1, ItrOi, at rate of on* and one-third flr*t-<tsa* fairs for tb round Dip to sil points east of Mississippi snd south of fhe trhki aid ! Potomac rivers. These ticker# will b, I limited for return until Jan 4. IML Pull Informs Ilon si rlly II ket >dR. ¦ I i No f Null street. ‘Phone 24 ad, 1 BEWARE HUMBUGS IN ALL POLITICS APPLY “NO HUMBUG” TEST. REA’. DR. WILLIAMS SAYS GIVE SOUTH GEORGIA A CHANCE. DiHciiKHeil “Pure Polities" In Sermon at Kpworlh Church— Man Ih Much the Same To-ilay no He Wax Cen- turies Ago—Sjinrriyg for Points ot Van tug e—The Coming Political Caiiiiiuign In Georgia anil Wkal Thin Section la Entitled to. K#v. A. M. Williams, formerly pas- tor of Trinity Methodist Church, preached a sermon at Epworth Meth- odist Church, last night, dealing with present political conditions In this country, and especially in Georgia. The subject of the sermon was “Pure Poli- tics,” and in the course of his talk he made several remarks concerning the political controversy started by the letters of Hon. W. W. Osborne. The text of the sermon was taken from 11 Sam. xv:s “Absolom said, moreover, Oh that I were judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me and I would do him justice.” Among other things Dr. Williams said: “The same old story of the ins and outs. The politician of to-day and Absolom of the past are strikingly alike. We have changed centuries, continents, and civilizations, but the same old human nature is here. Gov- ernments are altered, interests are en- larged, Issues are different, but man is the same. "Everything Is wrong, and I am the man to right it. Absolom usurps David’s place in the hearts of the oid Israelites and so the modern politician spars for the place of vantage in the coming campaign. Then there were individuals and now there are corpora- tions, but always was the politician to be found. Tlie Right of Franchise. “Among the most important interests of tlie people is the government of the land. In legislation, administration and adjudication all the people are affected in all their complicated relations. The selection of men to care for these in- terests and the decision on measures to advance them constitutes our politios. No worthy man or patriotic citis&n can without censure fail to take great interest in these matters. Among the responsibilities of modern life none Is greater than the exercise of the fran- chise. “When men retire from the consid- eration of politics on the plea that they are too corrupt they evade divinely ap- pointed duty. The aspiration of every true man should be to become an ac- tive. upright, intelligent citizen. “The discussion pending between two young Georgians is calculated to pro- mote this character if the people re- ceive them in the right spirit. They are both brainy and well able to care for themselves in debate. A little warmth will do no harm. Iron is only plastic at white heat and in the fire’s of political controversy better citizen- ship will be forged. Beware of Hninbags. "One thing needful in intelligent citizenship is to beware of humbug. The motto of one of the leading ine- ropolitan journals during the last na- tional campaign was ’no humbug.’ I hope every Georgian who has to pass on these matters will adopt the same motto and vigorously apply it to both disputants. “The ‘no humbug' test should be ap- plied to the selection of leaders. The one test the Christian citizen should apply to every candidate: ’ls he worthy morally, intellectually, in ex- perience, in conviction to promote the best interests of all the people?’ Side issues will come in. We will natural- ly consider the question of personal friendships. Everything else being equal it is proper for a man to sup- port his friend. When the public wel- fare is clearly on one side and friend- ship on the other, the dearest ties must be sacrificed. “Sectional reasons will force them- selves to the front. It is common- sense to seek a wholesome distribu- tion of the honors and burdens of government, all over the state. Take the governorship, for instance, if South Georgia can offer a man as good as the best for that high trust, it is about time for it to have recognition. Of this ability to furnish the man there can be no doubt. Not one, but sev- eral through this section are preeminently qualified. Indeed, some have been advocated whose abilities and successes exceed that of any man who has filled the place since the war. Give South Georgia a show- ing. "But even so clear a case as that would not justify support of a man allied with harmful associations and spreading corrupt political methods throughout the state. If South Georgia wins, let her win by giving not only the best man, but the purest political methods. Test of Platform, “The ’no humbug’ test should apply to platform. The relations of corpora- tions to the government and the peo- ple is of growing importance. More in the future it will be the issue on which the people will h'ave to pass na- tionally and in the state. There is room for much humbug as well as some corruption in its treatment. Corpora- tions have as many rights as the pri- vate citizen and no more. “The effort to fill the legislative and judicial offices with corporation em- ployes properly excites alarm. The or- ganization and support of a body of shrewd, high-priced officers without clearly defined duties naturally creates suspicion. “Professional lobbyism is illegal and deserves at the hand of the people un- mistakable rebuke. In legislation af- fecting corporations they have a right to be heard, as any other citizen, and their experiences should help to wise conclusions. To go farther and giant them favors out of the reach of the plain commoner Is to enter the lower world of corruption. The Corporation*. “On the other hand, corporations have rights, and these rights are the weal of the common people. When fanaticism, demagoguery, radicalism threatens, It is only natural that they should seek to protect themselves. The humbug produces that situation. "I do not believe In fighting the devil with lire, but the philosophy of much of the corporation lobby Is on that principle. The demagogue mis- represents. unduly alarms, plays to the crowd. To toll hint the corporation leader hires him a demagogue, who out .demagogues the other. With fiat, 'cries. aup|>t<rs, rides, wines snd other blandishments he averts his danger. Bel ween the** two thieves the radical demagogue and the eorporalion Lobby - | tsi, the best government Is toeing cru- cified Ths Political I.eager*. “Ths 'no humbug' test must be gp. | idled to the aspirants for leadership. Continued on Sc*.olid Page FINGERS frLOWN OFF BY TOY CANON. ¦ Premature Explosion Entleil Serious- ly for Two White Eads. Willie McLendon and Launey White, two white boys about 17 years old, had their hands badly lacerated yesterday afternoon by the premature explosion of a sm'all cannon. The accident happened on Charlton street between Montgomery and West Broad, while the boys were loading a cannon with some powder they had ex- tracted from a "giant” firecraker. Both had their hands upon the cannon at the time the charge was being rammed in, when without warning it exploded. The left hand of McLendon was bad- ly split and the first and second fingers were blown entirely off. White did not suffer seriously from the explosion, other than having one of the fingers of the left hand blown off. Dr. G. W. Heriot was summoned at once and dressed the wounds of the boys. iAVAXNAH MORNING NEWS: MONDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1<)04. SUNDAY DIDN’T STOP XMAS CELEBRATION. Hut To-day, Too, Will Be Observed u* a Holiday, Although yesterday was Sunday the fact that it was also Christmas made it difficult to recognize it as a day set aside for public worship. It was celebrated in the spirit that has been in vogue in Savannah so long, and the torpedo sticks were as much in evi- dence as ever. But with ail the noise that was made and with the presence of quite a num- ber of drunks on the streets —although many less than usual—there was no trouble, and the police had a rather easy time of it. The dynamite caps that have been so much in evidence made the day an exceedingly noisy one. Anew experiment in the noise-pro- ducing line was tried during the morn- ing, and by nightfall it had become popular in all sections of the city through which the trolley cars pass. Asa nerve shattering proposition this experiment proved a great success. Boxes of dynamite caps were strung along the car tracks for a block or two with the result that the passing of a car resembled the action of a rapid- fire gun. Although the day could hardly have been any more generally celebrated, the performance will be repeated, ex- cept that there will be more of it, to- day. The retail stores will close at 1 o'clock this afternoon, the postoffice will observe holiday hours and tin; courts, banks and public buildings will be closed for' the entire day. There will be more noise-making and drunk- enness, as well as legitimate sport and pleasure. The football game in the afternoon will, of course, attract fhe largest crowd. There will 'be a special holi- day matinee by the Arnold Stock Com- pany at the theater and a night per- formance as well. A great many will go fishing, while others will spend the day in the woods with dogs and guns. The Chatham Hunt Club will be out this morning, and try the pack of dogs recently purchased. words'oTsentiment - AT CLOSE OF YEAR. Rev. John D. .lonian Spoke Feeling- ly of Past anil Future. Rev. Dr. John D. Jordan delivered words of sentiment appropriate to the closing year and spoke some splendid advice concerning the coming year to a large congregation at the First Bap- tist Church last night. The opening of the question box oc- cupied the opening half of the ser- mon hour. There were but three questions propounded and two of these had been answered previously by Dr. Jordan. The third question was a re- quest to explain the meeting of Christ with Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration, when Moses had been dead at least two thousand years and Elijah had ascended to heaven some seven hundred years previously. The questioner seemed to be of the opinion that Christ was not the first to be raised from the dead. Dr. Jor- dan concluded that the meeting show- ed the soul did not sleep awaiting the resurrection of the body; that the spirit of Moses and of Elijah 'must have been in activity, though no rec- ord of the resurrection of the body of Moses at least, was known. Elijah had never died, but had ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. He said immortality was strongly supported by this historic meeting between Moses representing the law, Elijah repre- senting the prophets and Christ repre- senting both the law and the prophets, or God. Following the beautiful lesson de- ducted from the question, Dr. Jordan delivered his sentiments relative to the closing and coming years with a thought from bojth. The words he spoke were eloquent and thoughtful touching the hearts of his hearers. He recalled the fact that for eight years he had labored in the pastorate and hoped his work had not been m vain. He concluded by advising the members of the congregation to labor earnestly for a higher life in the year about to dawn. CHRISTMAS EXERCISES AT CHRIST CHURCH. Children of Stimlay-Sehool Were Given Roses of Candy. The Christmas exercises of Christ Church Sunday-school took place yes- terday afternoon in the room under the church. Mr. E. S. Elllqjt, superintend- ent, conducted the services and appro- priate songs and Christmas carols were sung by the scholars. The room was decorated with smilax and to the right of the platform, oc- cupied by the superintendent, was a Christmas tree profusely decorated with tinsel and glass ornaments. Just after the opening of the exerdises the can- dles on the tree were lighted. Supt. Elliott called all the class to the platform and presented every scho- lar with a box of candy, and at the same time the scholars left presents up- on the platform, which will later be dis- tributed among poor children. A num- ber of songs were sung by the school and the inl'ant class rendered a very pretty carol by itself. Before the con- clusion of the exercises the school was addressed by the rector of the church. Rev. Robb White. WESLEY SUNDAY-SCHOOL CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS. Ilnudsoinely Decorated Christmas Cards Given to Scholars. The Sunday-school of the Wesley Monumental Church held its Christmas exercises yesterday afternoon in the school room under the church, at Ab- ereorn and Gordon streets. The pil- lars and chandeliers were prettily dec- orated with holly and the platform was a muss of smilax. • Appropriate Christmas carols were sung by the scholars, and at Intervals during the exercises the superintendent called upon the classes to go forward and make their offerings to the poor. Before the exercises were over the su- perintendent presented each scholar with n handsomely decorated Christ- mas card. One of the prettiest num- bers on the programme was the Christ- inas song by the Infant class. Mr. A. J. Snedeker, superintendent, addressed the scholars and s|>okt of the pleasure he had experienced In presiding over them for the last six years, and ex- pressed his regrets at being compelled to resign hla position at this time. Two Trellis Dolly to Eastern Cities via Soathera Railway. Southern Railway has resumed double daily train service *>„ tween Savannah and rhe East, leaving Savannah 1 p. m. and 1I;U a. in , Central time. Roth trains car- ry Pullman drawing room sleeping cars to Washington snd New York elegant day coaches and the finest din- ing car* In Ih* world All trains now i operated over tbs uaw double track ' through Virginia and Uie Mouther a Hallway double-track bridge across Use Potomac Pullman reset v*tion* ,I*4. ly made or Information furnished upon , application to K <J. Tlwnsoa. c. P, A t- A., Mi Hull strut, ‘phonos Mg,~ j #4. SPECIAL MUSIC IN ALL CHURCHES THE GREGORIAN CHANTS AT SERVICES AT CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOH.V THE BAPTIST. Under Direction of Mr. Frank Reliarer a Male Choir Rendered Tlie*e Beautifnl Chant* of the Church—The “Tnntnni Er(t” and “Lnudnte Dominant” Were Partic- ularly Excellent—Elaborate Deco- rationx in All the Churches. With special musical programmes and with sermons from subjects appropriate to the anniversary of the birth of the founder of Christianity Christmas was observed yesterday in all the churches. At every church the morning services were attended by large congregations and at night there was little falling off in the attendance. Perhaps the service that was of the most interest was that at the Cathed- ral of St. John the Baptist. Here for the first time the voices of ladies were not heard In the choir and the solemn tones of the majestic Gregorian chants were heard for the first time. The effect was exceedingly beautiful and exceed- ed even the anticipations of the most hopeful. Choir at Cathedral. The choir, which was under the ef- ficient direction of Mr. Frank E. Re- barer, was composed of Messers. John J. McDonough, Jr., Earle L. Dasher, E. G. Cuthbert, J. E. Benson, J'ames Cleveland, A. T. Smith, L. S. Teague, R. S. Fulton, J. M. Black, Dr. H. I. O’Connor, W. S. Blun, James Leacey, C. E. Wright, and T. Olmstead. Long and faithful practice made the choir well prepared for the renditions and the result was gratifying. Especially excellent were the render- ings of the “Tantum Ergo,” (Gregorian tone), and the ‘‘Laudate Dominum” (Gregorian). The rich, full tones, the beautifully rising and falling music of the chants, and the completeness with which the music fitted into all parts of the service, convinced those present that the Gregorian music is worthy of the high praise that has been bestowed upon it. In Other Churches. Elaborate musical programmes were also rendered in St. Patrick's Church, and at the Church of the Sacred Heart. The Cathedral, St. Patrick's and the Sacred Heart Church were all tasteful- ly and prettily decorated with flowers and potted plants. All the services, in- cluding the early masses, were well at- tended, though the largest attendance was at the 10:30 o’clock service. In all the Protestant churches special musical programmes were rendered, and sermons appropriate to thp Christ- mas season preached 'by the’pastors. Large congregations attended all the services. Elaborate decorations sur- rounded the pulpit. Palms and other potted plants were in the greatest number, though holly, smilax and other greenery, woven into long, twining strings, were drooped in festoons from different points about the chancels and altar rails. At the Episcopal churches the early morning services were well attended, though the largest congrega- tions of the day were at the 11 o'clock services. ST. FAIL’S SUNDAY-SCHOOL SANG CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Rev. Gilbert Ottninnn, Rector, Atl- (lrexHetl the Children. The Christmas festival of song of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Sunday- school was held in the church yester- day afternoon. Rev. Gilbert Ottmann conducted the services, accompanying the rendition of the Christmas carols. For two weeks the children had been trained In singing the carols and near- ly a hundred voices were in the juve- nile chorus. The regular choir of the church assisted the children in their anthems. On next Wednesday night at 8 o’clock, as previously announced, the Christmas tree will be given. The same carols will be sung at this cele- bration. Rev. Mr. Ottmann addressed the children during the service and told them of the coming to earth of the •Prince of Peace, the children’s King. He read as preface to his words the chapter from the Bible which relates to the birth of the Saviour. After telling the children the story he closed with excellent advice relative to their conduct the coming year. He was listened to attentively throughout the talk. The carols sung were wide in selection. Miss Leland Hall was the organist and the children carried the harmonies well. A Christmas offering was taken and this was large. FESTIVAL OF SONG AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. Usual Christina* Programme Ren- dered by Children Last Night. Instead of the usual night sermon and services at St. John’s Episcopal Church last night, the evening was given over entirely to the children of the Sunday-sdhool. Every class in the school, which is a large one, was rep- resented by its full enrollment, and the greatest interest was evinced in every number of the programme. A service of Christmas song marked the evening. The Christmas carols, written especially for such services, were rendered by the school. The smaller children had their own songs which were sung at appropriate places in the programme. An address by the rector and the making of reports were among the other Interesting features The presentation of the class ban- ner and the awards of merits, a feature that has always marked the pro- grammes of Bt. John's Church In past years, was one of the most Interest- ing numbers on the programme. This was carried out as In former years The other customary features were also In evidence. Prfuilril rinmn. The chapter* that have gone before of "Freniled Finance," by Thomas W. Lawson, have been printed In a pam- phlet form, and will be *cnt, post- paid. on receipt of price (go eenta) For sale at Kstlll's News Depot No IS Bull street, corner of Bryan, No i asst. Savannah, CJa.—ad. Christ anas Hales. Ilouthern Railway announces Christ- mas rats* pf on* and a third fares for the round trip bet? sen all points •ast of th* Mississippi and south of (he Ohio nd Potomac rivers. Tickets to he sold Dae. , U. U and tl and Jsn. I, with final limit Jan. 4. To students end t*#< its,s of . hoots ard col Uses, tickets will be sold Dec 17 St*4 U Inclusive, with flits) n WI „ j ßlt I, upon present a Hon and surrender ui es-rOA* *<•. stoned by their superintend si<<s, principals m presidents. -s4. SAVANNAH WEATHER TO BE THREATENING. Uncertain Atmospheric Condition* Prevailing To-day. Uncertain and threatening are the only words that the weather man would apply to the brand of weather to be distributed in Savannah to-day. Owing to the fact that yesterday was a holiday the reports that were sent in were very meagre and there was not sufficient data on hand to enable an accurate forecast to be made. Uncertain atmospheric conditions are prevailing throughout the entire country. Just at present there is a high pressure area over this section of the state, though low pressue areas are on all sides of it. A decided ten- dency to break was noticeable last night and cloudy skies, with rain prob- able, may be expected to-day. There is, however, always the chance that the day will be clear and that the rain clouds will keep away for at least another twenty-four hours. Yesterday morning there was a light rain, lasting for only two or three minutes and then the day was, though cloudy, free from rain. The high temperatures are al- most certain to continue throughout to-day and fair skies may yet mark the Christntas holiday. FLORIDA HOTEL HELP. The first installment of hotel help for the big Florida hotels will pass through Savannah attached to No. 43 of the Seaboard to-day. Two extra coaches for the accommodation of sixty or seventy people are to be at- tached to the train. This installment is for Palm Beach. WANTED TO CUT OFFICER. Henry Owens, an 18-year-old negro boy, was arrested at the city market early yesterday morning on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. When he was placed in the patrol wagon for transportation to the police station he pulled a knife and attempted to stab Patrolman Berber, who was in the wagon. Owens was badly clubbed. Y. AV. C. A. Christian* Party. The Christmas surprise party of the Young Woman’s Christian Association will be given to-night at 8 o’clock at the parlors of the association, on Ab- ereorn street. The programme will be a complete surprise to all who attend, and an enjoyable evening is promised by the committee in charge. All the members of the association and their friends are cordially invited to attend. Funeral of Mr. W. H. Bennett. The funeral of Mr. William H. Ben- nett took place yesterday afternoon at Laurel Grove Cemetery. The inter- ment was private, but a number of the Confederate veterans attended. The services were conducted by Rev. James A. Fair, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church. For Over Sixty Year* Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething, it soothes the child, softens the gums, al- lays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty- five cents a bottle.—ad. S aboard Air Line Railway. Best Line to Jacksonville, Florida, and South. The Seaboard Air Line is the short line, operates Pullman service on all trains to Jacksonville and Tampa, and makes the quickest time. Only four hours. Savannah to Jacksonville. Tick- et office. No. 7 Bull street; ’phone 28 —ad. Low Excursion Rntes During Holi- day* via Atlantic Coast Line. On account of Christmas holidays Atlantic Coast Line will sell tickets to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Potomac rivers at rates one and one-third fares for the round trip. This includes all stations on the Atlantic Coast Line and connecting lines in the territory described. Tick- ets will be sold Dec. 23, 24, 25 and 31. 1904, and Jan. 1, 1905, with return limp Jan. 4. 1905. Tickets at same rates will be sold to teachers and students in schools and colleges on presentation and surrender of certificates signed by superintendents, presidents or princi- pals, Dec. 17-24. inclusive, with return limit Jan. 8, 1905. For further Information apply to ticket agents, De Soto Hotel; both 'phones. No. 73, or Union Station; Bell 235, Georgia 911. It pays to patronize the best service.—ad. A New Train to Washington and New York. Southern Railway announces reln- auguratlon of its palatial noon train out of Savannah for the East, leaving 1 p.m..Central time, daily. This, a solid vestlbuled train,with most modern day coaches. Pullman drawing room sleep- ing cars of latest design, and the fa- mous unequaled dining cars of the Southern Railway. Any desired infor- mation given or Pullman reservations made bv city ticket office, 141 Bull 6treet; ’’phones 850.—ad. A Fall Medicine. Now Is the time to take Graybeard to fortify your system against all- ments likely to prey upon you when cool tveather takes the place of warm weather. Graybeard tones up your system- makes you eat and digest. Graybeard may be had at all drug stores for SI.OO a bottle.—ad. Student*’ and Teacher*' Rate* Ae- ro uni Christman, via Seaboard Air Line Ry. Account of the Christmas holidays, teachers and students of schools and colleges upon surrender of certificate signed by the superintendent, princi- pal or president of school or college, will be sold tickets via the Seaboard Air Line Railway to all points cast of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at rate of one and one-third fares for the round trip. These tickets will be sold Dec 17 to 24, Inclusive, and will be limited for return until Jan. 8, 1905. Parents desiring to have their children spend Christmas at home can secure valuable Information by calling at Seaboard city ticket office. No. 7 Bull street or 'phone 28.—ad. Ammunition FACTORY LOADED SHELLS FOR ALL GUNS USED BY SAVANNAH HUNTERS! GAME BAGS. LEGGINS. HUNTING COATS. CARTRIDGE BELTS. v FISHING TACKLE. 19 West Broughton Street. v That bad taste in your mouth, the heavy head you have to-day and that general out-of-sorts feel- ing call for'the beneficent Warburines. They work on vour liver. 1 5 cents the box at all drug stores. “Get It at Kowlinskt’s,” Broughton and Drayton. Handsome Presents tor the || n ||. days. We carry a line line of vases, pedes- tals steins, bm teii ware, as pretty ae the finest establishments In the larg- eat Cities curry. Not alone are th.se things beautiful, but the prices are very low. We have beautiful vwu., from tt cents up to Hue, VV have s|. so left a few piece of M*t|nan drawn work, su>h as table cloths, don ms and center pieces, which w* are ,iaa- ing out at a very low price ft Is well worth the visit; mam and SOS these handsoiix articles Mpp- msn Drug t otnpeny, corner t'ongr.as •rid Barnard Straus Uavanrmk Ot --**¦ 1 That Skin Trouble Will yield to a remedy that removes the cause. That remedy is TETTERINE which destroys the little parasites and brings about a cure quickly. You ap- ply it to the spot and it stops the itching and soothes and heals. 50 cents a box at drug stores. The Genuine Article The Hot Stuff Stove we sell is the true “Hot Stuff” the original —a Georgia product—given the name “Hot Stuff.” The other kinds are imitations! You’ll be needing warmth before long. Edward Lovell's Sons, 113 West Broughton Street. Lumbermen Supply and Equipment Go. The newest thing in Dry Kilns. Dries Lumber in 24 hours. Costs less than others. Vulcanite Roofing. Steel Split Pulleys. ALLAN BOMISCO.. COAL Anthracite in all sizes. Jellico Soft Lump. Both Phones 507. BOILER TUBES J. D. WEED & CO. BRENNAN & GO., WHOLUALK Fruit, Produce, Hay, Grain, Etc. 122 Bay Street, West. Telephone 666. flat A> Ah IIIKATKH. /ill OO L ( lUIIIIU'IM'Itiy nil v ten, 'fti-li at mTtiwi 1 THE ARNOLD STOCK CO. At I'oi'i i,ah I'liir ia. *f*ttn#s-~'*Ths Idols Mother'’ .Sight- -’ A Daughter of kstsn." or. in <mi n4 lluli?Ik I mission Iv J>*h • ny gdg, tjsitcy l*v 8