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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
THESE WANT ALIMONY.
wives whose Husbands Are Not Com
tributing to Their support.

The superior court has one or two new
alimony suits on hand. Minnie b. Parker
filed a suit for alimony against her hus-
ban, Thomas Parker, whom she alleges
practically deserted her Jan. 3, as she says
he has not since then contributed to her
support She has three young children,
and says as he is earning a good salary
she should receive a part of it for their
maintenance.
NettIe e. Smith filed suit also asking
that her husband w. T. K. Smith be re-
ouired 10 pay her alimony and counsel
fees. Her husband has brought suit for
divorce against her on grounds and charges
from which she wishes to defend herself,
and for this reason she asks the court 20
require him to pay her as stated.
w. Il. Morrison, Esq, who represented
cleo Hey1eger In divorce and alimony pro
ceedings against George Heyleger, filed
a petition asking the court to compel the
payment of the fees awarded him under
the alimony proceedings 1t seems the
parties to the proceedings have resumed
their marital relations and are living hap
PLY together again. Mr.. MORRISON now
wants an order compelling the payment of
the fees awarded him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
THE HUSSARS' CONTEST.
The Judges VIII he Strict and the
Contest n Hard Fought One.

The Georgia Hussars are getting
ready for their saber contest to-
morrow night, and many of them will be
out cutting hard for Sergt Constantine
the present wearer of the company medal.
the first prize in the first class.
The Hussars will meet at their armory
at SIS o'clock and march to the Guards
hail. where the contest will begin about
$50 There will be about thirty-five of
them to take part and they will be diyid-
ed into two classes. There will be a Sec
ond prize in the first class, and also a first
and second prize in the second class. The
troopers will exercise in squards Of three.
so that the officers can have their eve on
each individual man and catch every mis-
take.
The judges will be very strict in their
decisions, and the contest will be based
entirely on ability and merit throughout.
The reason the officers of the troop act
as judges is because they are better post
ed on all of the saber movements on ac-
count of their constant practice and their
work in drilling the men, than are those
who do very little saber drilling and do
not keep up actively with a troopers
work in'this respect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
THE CASE WAS TOO BIG.
a Cross-Tie Contract Causes a Lively
Litigation.

Litigation.
Justice Nathans sent up the papers yes
terday on an appeal to the superior court
in the laborer's lein cases Of Edward Call
lard and William Huguenin, both colored,
versus William Ryan.
The defendant is a physician at Ridge
land s. c., and had employed the ne
groes to cut tross-ties. The ties, over
1900 Of them, were shipped to Savannah
where the negroes also came Not being
paid at once. they took out laborers leins
each for $50. When the cases came up
for trial last week Ryan entered a coun-
ter affidavit, stating that he was out the
money he would have made IN the prac-
tice of his profession had not the plain
tiffs, "by being stubbornly ltigious." as
the ahldavlt stated brought him away
from Ridgeland. He estimated the re-
turns from his professional services at
that place as amount to $50 a day.
The days loss by the "stubbornly litigl-
Gus" negroes bringing him here were put
at four. ana that ran the amount in
volved in the cases up 10 Sl20 or more
than a magistrate has jurisdiction over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
SUSPECTS Foul PLAY.
A Louisiana Man Who Started For
savannah Missing.

Judge Hampton L. FerriI of the court
of ordinary has received letter from Jen-
nings, La. with regard to a party, Frank
L. Croker. who left there two weeks ago
presumably to come to Savannah and
from whom nothing has since been heard.
The case is. perhaps, best explained by
the letter, which is as follows:
Jennings La, March %, 1S97-Probate
Judge Savannah, Ga: Dear Sir-On
March IA my partner, Mr.. Frank l..
CrockeT, received a letter from an attor
ney in your city stating that he was heir
to an estate left him by his uncle through
the death Of his aunt and for him to come
on to Savannah at once and attend to it.
lie left here on the morning of March
Is for Savannah, saying he would write
me upon his arrival in Savannah, he be-
ing a partner of mine in business, and
not hearing from him, fear he might have
met with foul play or some accident, and
knowing you would be acquainted with the
transactions of his business in Savannah
l take the liberty of writing to you and
that you viii kindly write me at your
very earliest convenience and inform me
of the circumstances that you may know
pertaining to the matter in Savannah.
He has a mother and sister also living in
Savannah, but I do not know their street
number.
Trusting you will give me the desired in
formation in the enclosed stamped en-
velope, 1 remain, Yours truly
II. S. Waterman
Jennings. La.
p S. Mr.. Crocker was sailor previous
to his business here, and in addition to
the above I will treat it as a special favor
! if you will wire me at once at my expense
If Mr.. Croker Is in Savannah, or any in
| formation you may know. Waterman
There is no such name as Crocker in
the Savannah directory and Judge Fer
rll has heard nothing from the party
mentioned. Mr.. Waterman expresses
much anxiety about him, and seems to
think that something extraordinary has
| happened
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
SAVANNAH TO SEND DELEGATES.
The Annual Grain nnd Trade Con-
gress at kansas City in May.

The Annual Grain nnd Trade Con-
gress at kansas City in May.
The fourth annual grain and trade con-
gress of the south and west will be held
in Kansas City, May and 6. This an
nouncement is made by the committee
consisting of the Kansas City delegates to
the last annual congress, which was held
at Charleston last April, the delegates
having been authorized to name the date
of the convention.
Circulars announcing the date and re-
questing the appointment of delegates
have been received in Savannah Each
commercial body is entitled to five dele
gates, each town or city to five delegates
appointed by the mayor and each trans
portation company to one delegate.
One of these circular letters was receiv-
ed by Mayor Meldrim in his mail yester-
day. The mayor considers IL important
that Savannah should be represented at
the meeting of the grain and trade con-
gress, and with this object in view he
will request a meeting at his office one
day shortly OF representatives of the
board of trade and cotton exchange, and
also Of the traffic officials of the railroads
for the purpose of arranging for a Savan-
nah delegation to the congress.
"Closer trade relations" states the cir
cular letter between the western and
southern states is the object of this or
ganization. The agricultural products of
the west are now being exported very
largely through the gulf and south At
lantic ports and importations for the west
are being handled to some extent through
these ports The Importance of such a
convention should be apparent to all COM
mercial bodies in the south and west, and
they should display their interest in It by
sending representative delegations to at
tend this congress-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
NO WASTE IN SEWER TRAPS.
COmmissioner Winink Says That Is
Not Where the Wnter Goes.

Commissioner WiIIink Says That Is
Not Where the Water Goes.
The statement Of a prominent real es-
tate owner 10 a Morning News reporter.
published In yesterdays Morning News
that there was a large and unnecessary
waste Of water by reason Of the constant
flushing OF the numerous sewer traps in
the city is decidedly Incorrect Commits
sioner Willink says.
Your informant was badly mlsinforrn-
ed" said the commissioner. There are
SN OF these sewer traps In the CITY and
three gangs OF men are kept constantly
at work cleaning them. The sewer trans
are flushed only when cleaned, which Is on
an average OF once every two
weeks. II the water were left
running constantly in every one Of
these S0 sewer traps there would be "A
complaint from the water department of
the immense waste Of water sure enough
Your informant further says that the rea -
son for constantly flushing these sewer
traps is that the traps are all IN ieaky
condition. This As untrue. II there Is "A
single trap OF the 500 IN a leaky condition
do not know g. and ! would not be long
In hearing OF Il II there were"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
Pianos 50 Per Month.
Sale Closes Wcd;s Night.
only Two More Days.

Just two moro days to buy a plano on
IS monthly payments.
Special sale closes wednesday night at
y. m.
Don't say we did not give you fair
warning.
e. Don't come in Thursday and expect to
buy on the special plan.
Act quick and buy to-day or tomorrow,
II you want TO secure piano on these
small payments.
Remember the sale positively closes to-
morrow night at p. m. sharp. Ludden
& Bates. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
c. l.. AS BIKE CLUB.
Forty Members at the Organization
Meeting.

Forty Members Mt the Organization
Meeting.
The Catholic Library Association Blcy-
Gle Club has been organized and about
forty members have been enrolled. The
following officers have been elected to
serve for three months:
President-T. ]. Lynch.
Vice Presideut-W Wolledge.
Secretary-E. NJ. OBrien.
Treasurer-D. j. Charlton.
Captain-W. II. Lyon.
First Lieutenant-F. II. Golden.
Second Lieutenant-James Sullivan.
Color Bearer-H. II. Mccarthy.
Several committees were appointed 20
frame rules and other regulations. and
they will report at the next meeting Of
the club. The club win take a run every
Thursday night.
Prof. w. II. Lyon was instrumental in
organizing the club and he is the moving
spirit in it. There are probably a hun
dred riders in the association, and they
are all expected to join the club.
Billy Veronee and AL Pacettl will meet
tonight at the Pastime Athletic Club for
ten rounds for decision. The men have
been IN training for some time, and both
Of them claim to be in good condition.
They are both clever boxers and know
how to handle themselves.
Besides the main event, there Will be
several preliminaries between local scraD-
pers, and the management of the club
promises a good show.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

$500 Savannah to New York. via Plant
systems hotel help train, leaving savan-
nah p. m. Friday April 2. arriving IN
New YORK the following afternoon with
out change. For tickets and further H.
formation, apply TO ticket agents M ne
Soto hotel and passenger station.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

$500, Savannah to New York. via Plant
systems hotel help train. leaving Savan-
nah p, m. Friday, April ?. arriving In
New York the following afternoon with
out change). For tickets and further IN
formation, apply to ticket agents at De
Soto hotel and passenger station.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
THE CASE nEINsTATnD

Judge Had Dismissed Because the
Attorneys We're Not Present.
owing to a misunderstanding yester-
day. neither Of the attorneys IN the case
Of the Excelsior Loan and Savings Com
pany against George A. Lord admins
traitor. appeared IN the city court and
Judge Norwood marked the case dismiss
cd for want Of prosecution
The matter was explained 20 the court
IN the afternoon and the case was reiu-
stated. Julgt Norwood heard argument
upon a demurrer and reserved his decis-
ion. The attorneys in the case arc Mossrs.
$. l.. L9zaron FOR the plaintiff. and A. A.
Lawrence for tAe defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
TO REPAIR THE cREMAToRY.
VIII BE shut Down For Two or Three
Weeks.

VIII BE Shut Down For Two or Three
Weeks.
The city crematory will be shut down
to-day for repairs and IL will probably
be three weeks before the work of ere
nation is resumed there. One of the two
furnaces is to be entirely rebuilt and the
other will be overhaued. Repairs viii
also be made TO the platform.
Extensive repairs were made to the Gre
matory last year, the hight Of the CHM
ney being increased and one Of the fur
naces rebuilt. II costs something to keeo
the crematory in repairs, but the resi-
dents Of the entire southern section of
the city had rather see a little money
spent in repairs on the crematory than
10 endure the offensive odor which ema-
mates from II when the garbage is only
half burned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

$500 Savannah to New York. via Plant
systems hotel help train, leaving savan-
nah y. m. Friday April O. arriving in
New York the following afternoon with
out chango). For tickets aud further in-
formation. apply 10 ticket agents at De
Soto hotel aud passenger station.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

Sufferers from Coughs, sore Throat, etc
should try Browne bronchial Troches." q
simple but sure remedy Sold only IN boxes.
Price 70 cts.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

Take Laxative Bromo oulnIne Tablet.
All drugsists refund the money II 1t fails
10 cure. lJc,-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30
nv NeIgIbor ToId Nc

About Hoods sarsaparllla and advised me
70 try It. This Is the kind Of advertising
which gives Hoods Sarsaparila the larg-
est sales in the world. Friend tells friend
that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures. that n
gives strength, health, vitality and vlgor.
and whole neighborhoods use il as a fam
ily medicine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-30

Note-*Central Time
Eastern Time.
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. So New York and Florida Short
Line Limited, solid vestibule, to New
York, consisting of Pullman d. r. Sleep.
ers. Compartment, Observation and DIM
ing Cars.
Pullman vestibuled sleepers from Sa.
vannah to New York, Savannah to Gin.
cinnati via Asheville, Columbia to Rich.
mond.
For detailed information, reservations,
etc, apply to any agent of the Southern
Railway or connections.
W. H. GREEN, General Superintendent
]. M. CULP, Traffic Manager
w. A. TURK, q. p. A., Washington. D. C.
s. H. HARDWICK, AG.P.A., Atlanta Ga.
r. w. HUNT, T. p. A.. Augusta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17
Another Week Of Vaudeville.

The Auditorium had a goodly audience
last night, in spite of strong counter at
fractions, and the yaudevilles were pleas
ing as ever.
SO many people have asked for more
of the popular entertainment, that anoth-
er week of 1t will be given, beginning
Monday evening. For this. positively the
last week Of the vaudevilles, a bill of
length and attractiveness has been pre-
pared, equal to any ever presented here.
Charles A. Clayton. the strongest man
In America. well-caled the Nineteenth
Century Hercules, heads the list His
feats of strength are really wonderful.
for the least OF them. breaking a horse
shoe with his hands. is done as easily as
possible.
Orville will continue his great foot Jug
Cling act; Miss harrington will sing South
ern ballads. and the Orvilles will repeat
their very thrilling aerial act.
Clayton and Smith will be seen in sta
tuesque and posing acts and exhibition
OF muscular development. and Ward and
Dempsey will give boxing match. Be
tween all the acts the vitascope will
throw living pictures upon a screen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17
NOVEL POINT RAISED.
IN TNSURdNCE CASE or INTEREST
no am POLTCT HOLDERS.
Mr.. 4. {. McCulloch Dies Leaving $4,000
on His Life Which He Had Assigned 10
His Children, but Creditors Claim IL.

Judge B. A. Hancock. Of the Second
Judicial Circuit. will hear an Insurance
case. Of interest to an policy holders. on
the 9th Of October.
In 1856. Mr.. +. c. McCulloch. promi-
nent merchant Of Blackstone. took our a
polic~ In the Equitable for $4,000. he im-
mediateiy assigned 10 10 his children, be-
ing al the time a wdOwer
Mr. McCullOch failed I'm business in lND
and in making an assignment named NJ
q. ;. Wing as his trustee
PAID UP POLICY.
He paid one additional premium on his
Insurance after his assignment.
BY agreement between Mr. McCulloch
and the insurance company's payments
ceased. and he was given paid up policy
for 5000
Mr. McCulloch died In 1896 Th>r- sncre
arose n dispute as 20 who should rec-ve
the money. The children. OF course.
claimed Il. and the trustee commended that
II was a part OF the estate assigned.
The Equitable was ready TO pay the
money over and asked the court 70 ap-
point receiver 20 take charge Of the
funds. This was done. and the money is
now in the hands Of the receiver subject
10 the order Of the court
POINTS 10 BE DECIDED
The trustee claims that the money be-
longs 10 the estate assigned. He bases
his contention on the ground that the
premiums were paid out Of money ex-
tracted from the estate. which should
have been used TO pay creditors
This Is point never before raised In
the courts. and II decided I'm favor u the
trustee IL will have far-reaching effect.
THE COUNSEL.
Judge william Hodges Mann Is counsel
Tor the trustee and William c. Pilkin-
ton and II. a. l.. Smith represent the
Shldren. ihere are nine children, all or
whom reside now IN Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17

violin. and piano in the club, and its en-
tertainments will doubtless afford much
pleasure during the winter.
GYM.
A gymnasium is in contemplation in
connection with the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. 1t is desired TO make
it perfectly modern gymnasium. with
swimming pool bowling alley, baths and
every applan e.
AS the proposition was received with
much enthusiasm at a recent meeting.
the gymnasium will no doubt be an es-
tablished fact very soon, for Rev. Her
bert Hopes energy Is too well known.
and as this is project of his its success
is assured.
ART EXHIBITION.
The Art Exhibition" which was to
have been given at the residence of Mrs
A. c. Pryor. under the auspices Of the
Young Girls Guild of st. Pauls Epsco-
pal church. has been postponed until some
time in November. as II will not be pos.
sible TO get the pictures until then.
A class of mathematics and mechani>
cal drawing is being organized at the Y.
NJ. G. A. Work will begin the last Of
next month.
At a meeting OF the managers OF the
'Home for the Sick" grateful thanks
were returned TO Junior Auxiliary No. /.
under Miss Elsie McCandlish for fifteen
dollars. with which rubber tracking
was purchased
The delegates from Petersburg to the
International Convention OF the Brother
hood OF st. Andrew. which convened at
Buffalo last Wednesday, were: Rev o.
S. Bunting, Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin, and
Messrs. r. o. Egerton, II. Noltenius and
n. A. Worth.
A number of Richmond people came
over on Friday 10 attend the funeral OF
Captain S. w. Venable. whose sudden
death was so deeply felt here where he
lived. Captain Venable will be greatly
missed in Petersburg. for he was always
ready TO speak and act for the city's well
fare, which seemed very near to his heart,
and her honor and integrity. he was as
conscientious in preserving as he was OF
his own, with which his name will ever
be synonymous.
NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Notenlus went to New
York this week to meet their daughter,
Miss Lena Notenius. who has been trav-
cling in Europe for over a year, and was
expected home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Egerton left last
Monday for Niagara Falls.
Miss Mary thinner has returned homo
from Abingdon. ya-s where she has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17
WEEK IN PETERSBURG,
NO END TO THE VARIETY OFAMUSE-
MENTS FINCH WERE OFFERED.
A Launch Party on the Appc mattox-A
Wednesday Club Organized--The Art
Exhibition Postponed.

PETERSBURG. October 16-Spccial-
The number and variety of amusements
offered in Petersburg the past week en-
abled all Of her citizens to crafty their
individual tastes for amusements.
At the Academy of Music the Three
Star Comedy Company attracted excel
lent audiences TO each OF us perform
ances.
The crowd which was drawn to the
city from neighboring towns and cities
by 'sBuffalo Bins wild We Show in
addition to Petersburs citizens. who
nocked 10 witness the renowned show,
was subject for commept and the en-
sbusiasm was not confined 10 the small
boy alone. but all sorts and conditions OF
people turned out TO welcome Buffalo
Bin 10 Petersburg.
THE RACES.
Though the bicycle races were not very
well attended they offered another at
traction TO Petersburg the past week, and
be,ng held so near may be classed among
the numerous ampsements for the week.
The list would not be complete without
Mrs. Bessie Miller Oton's costume recital
al the Young Mons Christian Associa-
ton on Friday night
Miss Mary Claiborne daughter Of DR..
and Mrs Jameg Claiborne. gave a dance
recently az her residence on Sycamore
street which was very delightful occa-
sion.
The Agassiz Society met last Tuesday
night, when an interesting paper on AN
tumn Leaves was read by Miss Nellie
Stewart.
A launch party was given Wednesday
evening by several young people promi-
nent In Petersburg society and some OF
their guests came over from Richmond
AMI accompanied them down the river,
returning 70 Richmond that night after a
delightful evening.
Some OF Petereburg's young society la
dies and young men have organized a
~ ednofday Club for mutual improve
ms nj In and enjoyment OF music. There
are several fine performers on mandolin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17
CIoaks and Capes.
Ladies'. ChiIdren's. Misses.

We are strictly up TO date If you do not
care 10 buy come in and see the styles at
our low prices.
SlS5 will buy a 81 black Melton beaver
coat, neatly made. box front and roll coll
lar
Tan covet cloth and black rough cloak,
worth $3.50 to be sold for $3.50, neatly
made box front and roll collar.
S12 cloak in the new shades OF green.
blue. and tan, lined with changeable silk
made Tailor-made effect, special price
$3.50. We have cloaks from $3.50 to s25.
$3.50 Children Refers. blouse front and
full back, large sailor collar, trimmed in
white braid for sl.25.
Black cape trimmed in braid fur double
box pleat back, worth $. our price $3.50.
Black cloth cape trimmed in braid fur
and jet, double box pleat in back, worth
81. to be sold for $3.50
Black Heavy Cloth cape trimmed in
clo'h and buttons, one Of the best values
Of the season, double box pleat in back
for s..
Black Astrachan Cape. trimmed in plain
black cloth and buttons, neatly made,
really worth $3.50, our price s..
Tan cloth cape made on the same style
as above. for $3.50.
Tomorrow we show big line Of plush
capes at very low prices, we have capes
from $3.50 to SS5.
Gents Furnishing Goods.
25c. Pat suspender. 12c.
u 1-2c Tan or Black Socks, l0c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-17
Her Eiffeenth birthday.

There was "a very pleasant gathering
at No 1915 west Broad street Thursday
night, i'm honor OF Miss Agnes Morgans
fifteenth birthday. Those present were:
Misses Fanny orange Maryland and Flor
ence Rupp, Matte Bryant. Myrtle Wing
field, Katie Jennings. Agnes Morgan. Lena
Fox, and Rosa Rowlett. Messrs. Caskie
Toler Wilbur Traylor. Willie Orange.
Chas Wilkerson. Motley Morgan. and
Bernard Rowlett.
Several hours were spent in interesting
games. and light refreshments were serv-
ed at 1890 p. NJ. Shortly afterward the
crowd dispersed. wishing her many hap
DIV birthday.