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THE WEATHER.
F recast for Sunday and Monday:
Georgia: Partly cloudy Sunday; cooler
. ,s:crn portion. Monday fair and cool;
rinds becoming fresh northerly.
Fa-tern Florida: Fair Sunday; cooler
jtreme northern portion. Monday fair;
lght west to north winds,
tv.siern Florida; Fair and cooler Bun
lV- Monday fair; light winds, becoming
rtherly.
louth Carolina: Partly cloudy and cooler
nlay. Monday fair and cool; winds be
ming fresh northerly,
yesterday’s weather at Savannah—
laximum temperature 5 p. m.. 87 degrees
linlmum temperature 2 a m. 66 degrees
Han temperature 76 degrees
.'u.-mal temperature 73 degrees
' x ;., s s of temperature t. 3 degrees
accumulated excess since
May 1 IS degrees
~ simulated deficiency since
jan. 1 1 degrees
ainfall 08 inch
formal 09 inch
excess or deficiency since
May 1 IS inch
ess or deficiency since
Jan. 1 1.18 inches
River Report—The liight of the Savan
lah iver at Augusta, at Ba. m. (75th mer-
Jian time) yesterday. Was 7.8 feet, no
hange during the preceding twenty-four
lours.
Coton Region Bulletin, Savannah, Ga„
or she twenty-four hours ending at 8 a.
n., 75th meridian time. May 19, 1900:
Stations of |Max.| Mln.jßaln
Savannah district. (Tem.|Tem.| fall
Alapaha, Ga., clear 85 65 .91
Übany, clear 88 67 .00
tmericus, clear 84 66 .26
nlnbrldge, raining 89 68 .07
lastman, clear 85 65 .25
ort Gaines, cloudy 85 69 .00
SninesvlUe, Fla., clear... 91 68 .00
•illen, Ga., clear 82 62 .72
dtman, clear 87 66 .81
vannah, clear , 81 66 .98
lomasviile, clear ....... 84 68 .07
aycross, clear 87 65 .50
> Special Texas Rainfall Reports—Bren
nkn, .58 inch; Corsicana, .12; Hearne, 2.74;
i nrietia, .28; Houston, trace; Sherman,
64; Temple, 1.34; Waco, 1.20; Palestine,
race.
Ileavv Rains—Hearne, Tex., 2.74 inches;
hens. Ga., 1.88; Blackville, S. C., 1.94;
1 nshington, Ga., 2.00; Columbia, S. C„
14.
I deceived too late for telegraphic means.
| (Dist. Averages.
|No. | 1 1
i Sta-lMax.l Min.|Raiii
Central Station. !tions[Tem.|Tem.| fall.
Atlanta 12 80 62 TllsT
fiugusta 11 78 62 i .24
I'harleston 5 82 66 | .72
I. ilveston 28 86 01 I .26
, ttie Rock 12 SO 60 .08
V rnphis 16 80 62 | .23
labile 10 84 62 j .02
lontgomery 8 8(5 64 T
c tv Orleans 14 86 64 T
iovannah 12 86 66 .34
.’i ksburg 11 84 63 .03
IVilmington 10 80 |64 | .56
lb marks—There has been rainfall in all
iistricts of the cotton belt. Over the Car
jlinas and Northeast Georgia the fall has
teen quite copious. Temperatures show n*
jecided changes.
Observations taken at the same moment
f lime at all stations, May 19, 1900, 8 p.
n. 75th meridian time.
Name of Station. | -|-T.| *V. !Raln
Norfolk, clear | 68 | 8 | .24
Haiteras, pt. cloudy —| 68 | 6 j 1.36
iVilmlngton, clear 78 | 8 | T
Charlotte, clear : 74 | L | .00
Raleigh, pt. cloudy 78 | 24 | T
Charleston, clear 82 ] 8 | .00
itianta, cloudy 68 j 8 j .02
tugusta, oloudy 78 |- 14 | T
invannah. pt. cloudy 76 | D | .08
iai-ksonvllle, pt. cloudy.. 82 | 8 | .00
luplter, clear 80 | L. j .00
Key West, clear 78 | 1> | .00
r nipa, clear 73 j 6 | .00
lobile, cloudy SO | 10 | .00
iontgomery, pt. cloudy.. 86 | 6 | .00
ew Orleans, clear 80 | 8 j .00
i.veston, clear 78 | L. | .00
orpus Chrlsti, cloudy .. 78 j 24 j T
‘alestine, cloudy | 74 | 8 | .00
-|-T, temperature; V, velocity of wind.
H. B. Boyer, Weather Bureau.
LOCAL PEHSOXAU
Mr. H. H. Fudge of Atlanta Is at the
Pulaski.
Mr. M. Erskine of Atlanta is at the
Pulaski.
Mr. H. C. Erwin of Atlanta is at the
Pulaski,
Mr. J. H. Timherlake of Macon is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. J. Van Holt Nash of Atlanta is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. W. J. Massee of Macon is the guest
if the De Soto.
Mr D. F. Jack left via the Central yes
terday for Augusta.
Mr. J. B. Thomas of Baxley is regia
red at the Screven.
Mr D. J. Forlaw of Ridgeland is the
T lest of the Screven.
. Mr. J. W. Griffith of Greensboro is reg-
Uered at the Pulaski.
Mr. H. H. Walker of Port Royal Is res
it'rid at <he Pulaski.
Mrs. T. W. Hardwick of Sandersvillc is
ihe guest of the De Soto.
Mr S. J. Hermann of Sandersville is
registered at the Screven.
Mr. Grantham I. Taggart leaves to-day
,n a business trip North.
Mr Oscar Kuhlman left yesterday for
ashlngton via the Southern.
Mr and Mrs. T. R. Slappey of Tennille
are registered at the De Soto.
Mr. W. J. Deßenne left via the Plant
Pysiem yesterday for New York.
Mr J. s. Thompson left for New York
yesterday via the Plant System.
Mr. G. W. Cline of Brunswick was reg-
Isiered at the De Soto yesterday.
Mr. R. o. Jones of Columbia was among
jesurday's arrivals at the Screven.
Mr. W. H. Rodgers of Baxley was
among yesterday’s arrivals at the Screv-
Mr. Robert Manson of Darien was in
city yesterday and stayed at the Pu-
Henry Plummer of Guyton was
“ "tig the arrivals at the Pulaski yes
i.r ay.
crs. W. C. Perkins of Sandersville was
he city yesterday and stayed at the
hoto.
il; K ’ D. Woodruff of Maynard, Merrill
II , |)f Now York, left yesterday for
by after u pleasant stay of a week
1,1 savannah.
f 1 Io:,n Buleken, assistant to the
! ndent of the Savannah Oot o.i
has been 111 for several days,
•‘■till unable to be out.
' T.oulse M. Schmid, slater of Mrs.
1 Hulcken, sailed on the Grand Duch
! ’ t week for New York. From there
U| ll go to Paris and Germany.
• j , 1 ' H ’ Coh<n and F. J. Kulman
n, ,T| t h ,n r d a I'leasant Party on their
\ ,Vji.?, l , a '! nch Th< ’ Jl,anllß on Thursday,
•oghtful run was made to Wilmington.
Jllllar> Schley end Sam J,
, on ’ Jr - le ft Mat night for Cincln
-1 !en* r i a,,end the annual meeting of ihe
Ml,, , Association of the Penn
1,11 Insurance Company.
*' anu Mis. J. Weichselbuum received
a telegTam yesterday from their son, Wil
liam Weichselbaum, at the Baltimore
College of Dental Surgery, announcing
that he had received the highest average
in his class.
Mrs. Flint and her granddaughter, Mies
Leutze, left yesterday for Syracuse, N.
Y., where they will make their future
home. Mrs. Flint has been a resident of
Savannah all her years, and many friends
will regret her removal from the city.
CITY BREVITIES.
In the Superior Court yesterday Judge
Falligant reappointed Mr. John S. Schley
a commercial notary public.
Joe Gregory, colored, was badly cut last
night about 11 o’clock by W. A. Williams,
white, who lives near Bull and Ninth
street. The negro, who was seemingly
drunk, stood near the Williams residence
swearing loudly and using such obscene
language that Willlapis, wh<v had 3lckness
in the went out to remonstrate
with him. The negro attacked him and
Williams was forced to cut him as a mat
ter of self-protection. Officer Biazze.ll ar
rested Williams, while the negro was sent
home where he was treated by Dr. M. H.
Levi.
The young men’s Sunday meeting of the
Young Men’s Chrbtan Association will
take place this afternoon, when an ad
dress will be delivered by W. A. Hunton,
international secretary, of New York, at
4 o’clock. The business meeting of the
association will be held for members only,
when the election of officers and perma
nent organization will be perfected. At
5:30 o’clock there wiil be a public meeting
for mi-n. only, consisting of song, prayer
and addresses. Ttye young colored men of
this city are especially invited to attend
this meeting, at the rooms in Ford s Op
era House.
—— ♦ j
For Heckle** Riding.
Julius Maxwell, colored, was arrested
yesterday morning by Officer Christie for
fast and reckless riding, thereby running
into and smashing the wheel of Ethel
Bush, who preferred the charges against
him. When the officer went to arres* him
he resisted and will have that charge to
answer in addition to the first named.
William Green, colored, who was arrest
ed several days ago for snatching a lady’s
purse, will be given a hearing to-morrow.
NATIONAL. STALLION STAKES.
Big Race Was Run In a Driving Rain
and on n Vluddy Track.
New York, May 19.—A cold, driving rain
and a track ankle deep in mud made
the conditions for the running of the $20,-
000 National Stallion stakes most unfav
orable at Morris Park tb-day. It was
run at the third race and nine high class
youngsters faced the starter. Summaries:
First Race—Seven furlongs, selling.
King Bramble, 3 to 1 and 4 to 5, won,
with Native, 11 to 5 and 7 to 10, second,
and Brusquerie, 8 to 1 and 5 to 2, third.
Time 1:3234.
Second Race—Five furlongs. All Green,
11 to 10 and 2 to 5, won, with Flara, 5
to 1 and 8 to 5, second, and Dandy Boy,
sto 1 and Bto 5. third. Time 1:02*4.
Third Race—Nutional Stallion stakes,
five furlongs. Bonnibert, 11 to 5 and
even, won, with Bellairo, 3 to 1 and 0
to 5, second, and Golden Age, 4 to 1 and
Bto 5, th'.Td. Time 1:00%.
Fourth Race—The Ladies’, one mile.
Oneck Queen, 5 to 2 and 3 to 5, won. with
Indian Ferry, 7 to 10 and out, second, nnd
Motley, 5 to 1 and even, third. Time
1:49%.
Fifth Race—One mile. King Barley
corn, 9 to 10 and out, won, with Brisk,
3 to 1 and 7 to 10, second, and Maximo
Gomez, 3 to 1 and 4 to 5, third. Time
1:47%.
Sixth Race —International steeplechase,
about two and a half miles. Van Ship,
8 to 1 and 3 to 1, won, with Ronkonhoma,
10 to 1 and 4 to 1, second, and Mars’ Chan,
12 to 1 and sto 1, third. Time 5:04.
The Races at Louisville.
Louisville, May 19.—The spring meeting
of the Louisville Jockey Club came to a
close to-day. A seven furlongs handicap
and the Kentucky Oaks for 3-year-old fil
lies were the features. His Excellency was
a one to two favorite in the handicap,
but the winner turned up in Pink Coat,
winner of the American Derby two years
ago. Summaries:
First Race—Five-eighths mile. Volk
mann, 2 to 1 and 4 to 5, won, with Macad
dle, 4 to 1, second, and Poyntz, , third.
Time 1:02 V
Second Race—Seven-eighths mile, han
dicap. Pink Coat, 13 to 1 and 2V4 to 1,
won. with His Excellency. 1 to 2 and out,
second, and Tragedy, 3 to 1, third. Time
1:26.
Third Race—One mile, selling. Ollie
Dixon, 8 to 5 and 3 to 5. won, with Beana.
9 to 5 and 7 to 10, second, ar.d Macabee, 8
to 1, third. Time 1:4144.
Fourth Race—The Kentucky Oaks, one
mile and a sixteenth. Etta, 6to 1 and 2
to 1, won, with Scarlet Lily, 10 to 1 and 4
to 1, second, and Cleora, 7 to 5, third. Time
1:48.
Fifth Race—Four and a half furlongs,
selling. His Eminence, 6to 5 and 2to 5,
won, with Queen Litze, 10 to 1 and 2 to 1,
second, and The Butcher, 2 to 1, third.
Time 0:36.
Sixlh Race—Six and a half furl mg..
Dieudonne, 8 to 1 and 3 to 1, won, with
Sound Money, 10 to 1 and 4 to 1, second,
and Oconee, sto 1, third. Time 1:21%.
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND.
Chicago Won From Boston Without
Much Trouble.
Chicago, May 19.—A couple of passes,
some clever base-running and a half-doz
en well placed hits won for Chicago to
day in the first four innings. Two errors,
Taylor’s only gift, two singles and a
triple, scored Boston four runs in the
eighth. Gansel played his first game for
the locals, making a very favorable im
pression. Attendance 3,800. Score:
R.H.E.
Chicago 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 x—6 7 3
Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0-4 11 3
Batteries —Taylor and Donahue; Dlncen
and Clements.
Montreal, 7; Worcester, 8.
Springfield, 13; Rochester, 15.
Detroit, 6; Minneapolis, 0.
Princeton, 7; Cornell, 0.
At Buffalo—Buffalo, 5; Chicago, 7.
COMPRESS AT THOMAS VILLEk
Georglu and Alabama Company I*
Seeking a Charter.
Thomasville, Ga., May 19.—The Georgla-
Alabama Compress Company Is advertis
ing for a charter. This company is the
result of a consolidation of the Thoinas
vllie Investment Company and the Do
than Compress Company of Alabama. The
capital stock is SBO,OOO, with head office at
Thomasville, Ga. S. W. Mays, Jr., re
mains a large stockholder and will be
president of the new company. C. F. Pax
ton of West Virginia and C. 8. Hebord
of Philadelphia have also Invested heav
ily in the stock of the new company,
which will have the privilege under its
charter to engage also in the manufac
ture of coton goods and cotton seed oil
products. Mr. May* is a gentleman of
large means and tireless energy and in
making Thomasville the center of his ex
tensive operations, he is proving Jutt the
kind of a friend the city uow mostly
stands In need ot
THE MORNING NEWS: SEN DAY, MAY 20. 190 ft
DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE.
SENSATIONAL S<’Er\K IN FASHION
ABLE NEW YORK CHIJH’H.
Dr. Morgnn’i Determination—Refuse*
at the Altar to Nlarrv Couple, One
of Whom Hail Been Divorced—Dis
covered by Mere Chance.
From the Philadelphia Record.
New York. May 17.—A sort of sup
pressed whistle of the kind that ex
presses amazement better than any words
can do, led yesterday to a scene un
precedented so far as is known in any
church In this city and will undoubted
ly be the indirect cause for renewed
discussion upon the relation of the clergy
to the marriage of any person who has
been divorced. The essential facts
were fully reported in the newspapers
to-day, hut some interesting and dra
matic details were narrated this morn
ing by Rev. Dr, D. Parker Morgan which
are worth reporting, 'since they furnish
a vivid setting for an intensely sensa
tional scene and also bear very strongly
on the more important question whioh
this scandal will be sure lo raise.
First of ail, it should be said that Dr.
Morgan had already had one unhappy
experience and one which, but for the
narrowest chance, might have occasion
ed him serious embarrassment and have
done damage to the Church of the Heav
enly Rest, of which he is rector. It
was occasioned by the same desire that
led the betrothed couple yesterday to
seek marriage in an Episcopal Church by
an Episconal clergyman.
Two or three years ago, Dr. Morgan was
asked if he would officiate at a wedding
upon a day named, but was frankly told
that the intending bridegroom had obtain
ed a divorce in California and had been
declared by the courts to be the innoo nt
party. Under the rules of the church, if
the Bishop makes no objection, it is pe
missible to marry one who has been jus
tified by the courts in seeking a divorce—
that is to say, the Innocent party. But it
occurred to Dr. Morgan that in order to
be absolutely safe, since he did not know'
either the bridegroom or the bride, or any
of their friends, that it would be '.veil 10
fortify himself with a perfect def?nse in
ease after the marriage he should discover
that he had been deceived. He therefor
insisted that the bridegroom make affld -
vit with notarial oath of the facts of his
divorce, of the decree and of his own in
nocence, as set forth in that decree. Hav
ing obtained this affidavit, which the bride
groom willingly gave. Dr. Morgan officiat
ed at the ceremony.
A Bishop Protests.
Three weeks later Dr. Morgan received
from Bishop Potter a note worde-l-fT; fol
lows: “Dear Morgan: I have received the
enclosed letter from the Bishop of Cali
fornia. What have you to say with re
spect to its contents?”
The letter from the Bishop of California
asserted that it was reported in California
that Rev. Dr. Morgan, at the Church of
the Heavenly Rest, had married so and
so (naming the bride and the groom), and
desiring to he informed if the report were
correct, since the Bishop of California ex
pected that he had forbidden any clergy
man within his jurisdiction to marry these
parties or to give the use of any church
for that ceremony. The letter further inti
mated that the bridegroom was in the di
vorce proceedings adjudicated to be the
guilty party.
Dr. Morgan, in reply to Bishop Potter *
note, stated that he might have been Im
posed upon, but inclosed the affidavit that
he might show that he had taken every
precaution within his power, and added
that he had no reason to believe that a
man of the apparent respectability of that
bridegroom would take a false oath.
In reply. Bishop Potter wrote that if
men or women wquld lie about such
things and would swear to their lies to
the extent even of committing perjury
it was not surprising that a conscientious
clergyman could be Imposed upon. With
that reply, the Bishop dropped the mai
ler, hut Dr. Morgan was taught thereby
a lesson. He determined l that he would
hereafter marry no person who had been
divorced, at least, while the first hus
band or wife, from which the divorce
was obtained, was alive.
A Noted Case.
In view of some recent experiences
whioh this latest embarrassment met
with by Dr. Morgan will intensify, It is
probable that many other clergymen
will come to the same determination.
And thts is especially important in the
View of many of our clergy because of
the apparent willingnces of those who
move in high social circles and who are
even prominent in church life to regard
the marriage of a divorced person as
having extinguished any blemish that
the divorce itself might have occasioned.
As for instance, a year ago the marriage
of a divorced woman on the evening of
the day her husband obtained a decree
against her to another, who was of very
high social and political distinction, be
came a topic of national interest.
Under the statute law of New York
state, the woman must have been guilty
of the scriptural offense, for on no other
ground can an absolute divorce be obtain
ed here. Yet a few days ago one of the
most fashionable of the spring weddings,
the bride being a member of a distin
guished family, her father having held
two very high political offices, and the
family having been prominent in church
circles,, was followed by a reception that
was notable for the presence of many
who are of influence in what was called
high soclnl circles, and among the guests
announced as having been Invited andi
present as well at the reception, was this
very couple whose marriage last year was
a topic of national Interest.
If society, and especially members of so
ciety who ate also prominent and Influ
ential in church circles, arc, willing to re
ceive in fail favor those whom a previous
divorce scandalized, then the feeilng
among many clergymen here is that it Is
time for the clergy even more emphatically
than ever before, to set the stigma of the
church upon the remarriage of those who
have been declared by the courts to be the
guilty party In divorce proceedings.
In fact, so far has this feeling gone
that recently in the very Connecticut
town where Mr. find Mrs. Perry Belmont
were married last year a clergyman re
fused to marry a couple coming to him
much as Mr. anti Mrs. Belmont went
to the late Dr. Barrows, and this clergy
man said that Dr. Barrows had died a
few weeks afler he hael married Mr. and
Mrs. Belmont, and this seemed to be a
juagment of heaven, one which this other
clergyman did not court for himself.
Dr. Murgan’i Determination.
After the experience which led to the
correspondence with the Bishop of Cali
fornia, Dr. Morgan determined that he
would hereafter marry no person whj
hod been divorced, no mailer whether
the decree was In favor of or against
that person. He looked upon this as the
only safe course for a clergyman who
had scruples about the marriage of di
vorced persons.
It v/.i* this determination which led
to the exc'.llng and scandalous scene
yesterday. Dr. Morgan had met Mr*.
Clio Hinton Hunecker and as many others
in this city have been, was not only
charmed by her brilliant Intellectual
qualities, but by some beautiful work
of sculpture which she had done. She
has gained a high repute for artistic
ability and this was enhanced some
what by the brilliant reputation won by
her husband. James G. Hunecker. as a
GREAT REMOVAL SALE.
The Sensation of the Season.
The Sale of All Sales.
COMMENCING TO-MORROW MORNING OUR ENTIRE
-- STOCK OF
- 175,001 111 II Rev lit m Goods
WILL BE OFFERED AT
A SiuDendous Sacrifice,
Silks, Black and Colored Dress Goods, White Goods, Domestics,
Wash Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Notions, Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Ladies’
and Gents’ Furnishings, Umbrellas, Parasols, Laces, Embroideries,
Belts, Fans, Ladies’ Suits, Separate Waists, Skirts and Muslin Under
wear
WILL BE MERCILESSLY SACRIFICED,
We expect to move to the new, large building now being completed, corner Broughton and Barnard
Streets, in a short time. We do not propose to carry any of our present stock there; consequently this
will be the most Magnetic and Overshadowing Sale that has ever taken place; eclipsing and excelling all
others ever known by any other name.
We will knock out any Bargain Sale ever announced, and all the lowest prices ever given in the his
tory of the Savannah Dry Goods Trade. Some goods at cost, at two-thirds price, half price, and less.
There is no help for it. Goods must be sold. No time to lose.
FOYE & fIORRISON.
writer upon musical subjects. That repu
tation has recently been enhanced by a
charmingly written arid really profound
study of Chopin.
Mrs. Hunriecker was divorced from her
husband about a year ago. She obtained
the decree and was therefore adjudged
by the court to be the innocent party.
Under the rules of the Episcopal Church,
Dr. Morgan, if the bishop gave his con
sent, could have lawfully officiated at the
second marriage of .Mrs. Hunecker. He
did not know when he met her that she
was a divorced woman, but was under the
impression that she was a willow.
About two weeks ago Dr. Morgan was
asked by William B. Bracken, whom he
had first met at the British University
Club—Mr. Bracken like Dr. Morgan being
a member of that club,since both graduat
ed at that English university—lf he would
officiate at his marriage, which Mr.
Bracken said his betrothed had fixed for
May 17. Mr. Morgan replied that he would
provided the papers submitted to him. in
the case were ali right. Those papers
showed that Mr. Bracken was a bachelor
and that Mrs. Hunecker was a widow,
and with that understanding Dr. Morgan,
who had been in the country for eeveral
days, came to the city yesterday morning
to officiate at the ceremony.
Tlie First Intimation.
When the doctor entered the church he
found the organist practicing the wedding
music, and the sexton awaiting him with
so singular an expression upon his face
that the doctor was apprehensive of some
trouble. The sexton said that one of the
society reporters had that morning been
looking over the chutch book, In which is
kept a record of engagements, including
wedding ceremonies. Suddenly the report
er stopped at an entry, gave a low and
long-drawn whistle and then looked
queerly at the sexton. Of cours-, the sex
ton was curious to know why that sound,
expressing amazement, had been uttered.
The reporter, pointing to Mrs. Huncker’s
name, said, "Why, she was divorced some
months aeo."
When this conversation was repeated
to Dr. Morgan he wrote a note to Mr.
Bracken, stating that he had Just heard
that his intended wife was a divorcee. If
(hat information was correct, the doctor
said he could not perform ihe ceremony.
Already the guegis were assembling In
the church, and the organist was begin
ning the soft and sentimental prelude,
which, with other music, he had diligently
practiced for an hour. In a few moments
the messenger brought back a note from
Mr. Bracken, in which he said, “as stated,
the lady Is a widow? not divorced.”
Dr. Morgan, in showing this note this
morning, called attention to (he fact that
the words “not divorced” had been heav
ily underscored. He was compelled lo be
satisfied with Mr. Bracken's note, believ
ing the bridegroom to be a gentleman, and
he thereupon went to his robing room to
put on his surplice.
The Ceremony Delayed,
An assistant had Just thrown ihe doc
tor's hood over his neck and was adjust
ing the stole, when a friend came and
whispered to Dr. Morgan. In the adjoin
ing room were Mr. Bracken and h! be t
man. In the gulldroom the bride and her
friends were waiting the signal to cote
down the center aisle. The church w,
fairly well filled wtih guests. The organ
ist was playing soft, suggestive mdse,
watching the while for the signal that
should tell him that the bridal party was
approaching the altar. That signal was
delayed, end the organist continued won
dering the occasion for the delay.
The friend who had wthispertd lo Dr.
Morgan stfld that he had Just met a g n
tleman whom Dr. Morgan knew, and who
was. In fact, in the church, who declared
that he knew of his persoial know) dge
that Dr. Morgan was about to marry a
divorced woman.
. "Bring thut gentleman here," Dr. Mor
gan requested. Reluctantly the man con
sented to go,to the vestry. "Do you know
this woman to have obtained a divorce?”
the detor asked.
"I certainly do,” was the reply.
"Is the husband from whom ahe obtain
ed the divorce living?” said Dr. Mor
gan.
A Solemn Moment,
“He was living three days ago, when I
saw him, and he is a person much in the
public eye just now, by reason of a bril
liant book he has just written.”
Then Dr. Morgan turned to his assist
ant, who had not yet finished the stole,
and bade him summon Mr. Bracken and
his best man to the vestry. It was a pret
ty solmen moment. Dr. Morgan virtually
gave Mr. Bracken the He, whereupon the
bridegroom raised his hand after the
solemnity of an oath and declared first
upon his honor and then in a more solemn
manner that the bride was a widow, never
divorced, anft that her first husband was
dead.
The organist had modulated into a key
with richer harmonies and was, to accus
tomed musical ears, ready for another
modulation that should bring him to the
strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March.
Dr. Morgan whispered to an nsHisiant, bid
ding him go to the organ loft and com
mand the organist to silence. Never was
there greater astonishment in that or
any other church than when that bewilder
ed musician received that commend. Dr.
Morgan waited long enough for the organ,
music to cease and then said to Mr.
Bracken that he should not officiate at the
ceremony.
The bridegroom Implored him at least
to notify the guests that they were to go
to a famous restaurant one block above
the church, nnd then Dr. Morgan eomlrg
from the vestry to the chancel advanced
to the reading desk and there was a hush
In that church. In a low tone of voice
Dr. Morgan said that there had been a
change in the arrangements and that he
had been requested to ask the guests to
go at once to Delmonlco’s.
The Ceremony Performed.
In thegrrat banquet hall of that restau
rant, where the wedding breakfast was
to be Herved, a Presbyterian clergyman,
rejoicing yesterday that the great load
of debt upon his church had been lifted
and that he had triumphed over Russell
Sage and other rich trustees who had
tried to force him from that pulpit, per
formed the ceremony, his conscience be
ing free, as he said, since the divorcee
was not the guilty party, and the laws
of his church permitted him to perform
the ceremony.
Dr. Morgan took off his vestments and
ihe vestry was locked. The organist, al
most stupetl’d, came from the organ loft
and went almost secretively away. The
church doers were closi and and when the
reporter whose whistle of amazement
had caused ihe first Intimation to be given
came later In Ihe day to get news of that
ceremony for the society column, the sex
ton sirnp'.y said: “There wasn't any wed
ding, after ali; we only had the music.”
Dr. Morgan supposed that he was
abundantly fortified against embarrass
ment or trickery through his determina
tion not to marry any person who had
been divorced. He has discovered that
that ie not a sufficient precaution. He,
therefore, has determined that hereafter
he will marry no person, and allow his
curates lo marry no persons who arc
strangers to him or to them. That is
a rule nrtopied by the clergymen In the
Connecticut town where Mr. and Mr-.
Perry Belmont were married, afler that
marriage had occasioned scandal In the
church of which the officiating clergy
man was a member.
—The gold medal of honor conferred up
on Giusepi<e Verdi by the Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria was personally
consigned to the famous did compoaer on
the feast of Bt. Joseph, Verdi's "name
day,” Ihe 18th of March. The medal was
accompanied by the Emperor's good wish
es nnd some sincere words expressing the
deep esteem In which he held the veteran
composer.
AMUSEMENTS.
MUSICAL RKCITAL
AT LAWTON MEMORIAL,
Thursday evening. May 2i, at 8:30 o’clock,
un<ler the auspice® of the Second Presby
terian Church.
Miss Corlrvne Nathan of Charleston, so
prano soloist, supported by the best musi
cal talent of this city.
Tickeia 50<\ for sale at Lud-den & Pates
8. M. H., Solomons’ drutf store (Hull
street). Y. M. C. A. rooms, and at the Law
ton Memorial on the night of the perform
ance.
GRAND PICNIC
—AT—
TYBEE - ISLAND
MAY 2Hth. 1!)00,
—BY-
The C. K. of A.,
For the Orphan* at HI. Mary’s Home.
Tickets 60c and 26c, to be retained from,
the committee and at Mnetereon’a and
Conner's stores.
TELFAIR ACADEMY'
-or-
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
—Gallery ol Paintings and Siulplura—
Open to visitors dally, except Bunds/.
From 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.
•tacts admission 26c. Annual ticket* n.
ABANDONS POLITICAL AMBITION.
Mrs. Dewey Wonld Not Have Her
Husband to Be President.
From the New York World.
Washington, May 17.—Intimate friends
of Mrs. Dewey assert that she has mate
rially changed her political views since
ehe and the Admiral started on their
Western and Southern trip. She positively
refuses to talk on this subject for publi
cation, saying she has promised the Ad
miral not to discuss his future plans.
Since her return, however, Mre. Dewey
has Hold that she hopes that her hus
band will reconsider his In ten Hon to enter
public life.
"I would not havo him President,” she
said to-day to an intimate friend, “even
If it were In my power. I feel that the
strain would prove disastrous to hia
health, and it would certainly Interfere
with the happiness which we are now en
joying.”
The Admiral, however, does not seem to
agree with his wife entirely. Whether she
was responsible for hl entering the pres,
idcntlal arena or not, he is not giving up
his hopes at her bidding.
Some Soulhern Demociats hinted to Mrs.
Dewey that If her husband were only
Southern born he would carry all before
him, but that even those politicians who
admire and would support him see the
inexpediency of booming a candidate who
avowedly would not carry his nutlve
smte.
Mrs, Dewey Is enthusiastic over her trip,
according to her own testimony. She thor
oughly enjoys being the wife of a hero.
"I enjoyed every moment of my trip,”
she says. “Everywhere we were welcom
ed with enthusiastic and cordial good will.
The court*sy and kindness shown us at
every point of our Journey were touahing
and extremely gratifying. However, It is
very nice to be at home.”
Mrs. Dewey received six mocking birds
as presents while In Tennessee. She has
placed all in pretty rustic cages around
the porches at Bcauvoln and will person
ally take care of them.' Two came from
the old home of Admiral Farragut.
“OLD HOSS” SALE.
CENTRAL OP GEORGIA RAILWAY
CD. AND OCEAN STEAMSHIP GO.
Refused and Rejected
Freight mid Raggage.
WEDNESDAY, May 23rd, 1900, at 10
o’clock, (city time), for convenience of
purchasers, I will sell at 212 Bay Street,
west, north side, between Barnard and
Jefferson Streets, in lots to suit purchas
ers, four cases Assorted Shoes. 91 Bolts
Calico, 24 Suits Ready-made Clothing, 1
coca Fancy Percale Shirting*. 1 Case
Dress Goods, 1 Case Crash Linen, Piques,
Colored Duck, BrlKlantlne and Black 8111 c
Skirts, 2 cases of Notions, eic., 4 rolls
Fancy China Matting, 12 Fine Pictures
(ready to hang). Stationery (Paper and
Envelopes in pound packages), Bibles,
Books, ,7 Boxes Plug Tobacco. 24 Caddy*
Tobacco, 1 Ouse Smoking Tobacco, 1
Barrel Candy, 1 Chest Tea, Rice, Snuff,
Wrapping Paper, Patter Bags, Canned
Goods, Scxla. Flour, Selves, 12 dozen As
sorted Buggy Whips, Combination Table,
Cotton Gin and Fixtures, Men’s Hats,
Assorted Rocking Chairs, Writing Desks,
Fine Bed Spring*, Plow Points, Sweeps,
Heels, Tongues, Wings, Feet. etß., etc.;
Barb Wire, Galvanized Iron Well Buckets,
Galvanized Iron Slop Palls. Rubber Hose,
7 Colls Fence Wire, 3 Colls Manila Rope
(assorted slzee), Brass Pump, While Dead,
7 Soda Water Acid Tubes, Copper Wire,
67 Trunks Passengers' Baggage, 21
Bundles Passenger Baggage, 1 large lot
Valises, Hand Sachets, Umbrellas, Cloaks,
Capes, Shawls, Wraps, etc., etc., left on
trains by passengers and a large lot mis
cellaneous goods.
J. W. COMER, P. A.
Please Note:—For convenience of pur
chasers goods will be disposed of at above
mentioned place. Instead of nt warehouse.
West Broad and New Streets.
THE FAMOUS JASPER SPRINGS
AT AUCTION.
I. D. LA ROCHE, Auctioneer,
On TUESDAY, the sth day of June, 1900,
at 11 o'clock, before the Court House door
in the city of Savannah, county of Chat
ham and state of Georgia, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder, that beauti
ful property known as Jasper Springs.
This magnificent property, consisting ot
fifty (50) acres of land, more or less, to
gether with all the Improvements, viz: a
large three-story brick dwelling (cost
$8,990), barn, outbuilding, etc’., and a nice
dancing pavilion. The place in Its present
condition would make an admirable pleas
ure resort or beer garden. S4tuale<|
about one mllo west of the City
Exchange. on Bay street ex
tended, and only five (5) minutes' rids
from the city on the electric cars. High,
dry and healthy, surrounded by vast im
provements, which are being developed
continually, mac.kdumlzed streets, electrto
cars, nice residences, factories and
wharves. This is Indeed the ideal suburb
of Savannah. The property can be sub
divided into 550 building lots. See map
with auctioneer. This sale offers induce
ments well worthy of consideration. New
railroads entering the city from this sec
tion will require shops, warehouses, yards
and the location is eminently fitted for
manufactories, being so accessible to the
railroads and steamship lines, Jasper
Springs Is famous for its historical value.
Sergeant Jasper havlru* captured tho
British soldiers and rescued the American
prisoners at this spring.
EXCLUSIONS.
Trip Around the Horn
SUNDAY, SOTH.
Steamer leaves foot Whitaker street 3:30
P. m.
MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS.
FARE 25c. GEO. C. BEACH.
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