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The morning news., 1897-03-31
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.
SlSidaway Stockholders Discuss the
Toll Road Question.

The annual meeting of the Skidaway
Shell Road Company was held yesterday
in the office of the secretary, Capt. George
w. Lamar, and the old board of directors
was reelected. The board is composed of
Messrs. Jacob Rauers, ]. F. Minis, P. w.
Meldrim, H. A. Palmer and John C. Row
land. Mr.. Rowland was reelected pres
ident, and Capt. Lamar was again made
secretary and treasurer.
After the meeting, the stockholders dis
cussed the matter of disposing of their
property to the county. 1t is well known
there has grown up a feeling that the
toll roads should be turned into public
roads and sometime ago one of the di-
rectors of the Skidaway Shell Road Com
pany suggested that the county commits
sioners meet them in conference with a
view to seeing If some arrangements could
not be made for the county's securing this
road.
The discussion along this line, however.
was altogether informal. The stockhoid-
ers showed disposition to sell their road
to the county at a fair price On the one
hand they do not wish to sell it at any ex-
tortionate price, nor do they think the
property, which is private property,
should be taken without fair compensa-
ton. The Skidaway road has always been
a paying property, and has been paying
its stockholders a. dividend right along.
The belief among the people of the
county is growing, however, that the toll
roads should be done away with, and that
these roads should be opened up to the
public and maintained by the county for
the use of the public. There was con-
siderable talk on this line at one time
about the White Bluff shell road
1t is said that recently President d. b.
Lester, who is practically the owner of
the White Bluff road, has offered 1t to
the county for $4,000. 1t may be that
the county will shortly take under consid-
Grafton the matter of these toll roads, and
look into the question of purchasing them
and opening them to the public free of
cost.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
MAD. BIsHoP-sEARLES RECITAL.
Large Audience Charmingly En-
tertained by Her Singing.

The song recital by Madame Bishop
Searles assisted by Mr. Julian Walker,
basso. and Miss Emma Coburn, accompa-
mist, at the Guards hall last night drew
a large audience
The recital was given under the auspices
Of the ladies of the Manse circle of the
First Presbyterian church, and it was to
their efforts that much of it's success was
due.
Madam Bishop-Searles was most gener-
GUS to her audience. She sang twelve Sc
lections with the admirable expression
and charm that has rendered her such a
favorite with all who have heard her. The
progre mme had been arranged with spe-
cial care, in order that, to the ear of the
musically uncultivated. as well as to the
artistic sense of the dilettanti it might be
equally pleasing. and, judging from the
phrases of honest admiration of the for
mer and the technical words of praise of
the latter, it was successful in meeting
the appreciation of both
Madame Bishop-Searles sang selections
from the most noted of composers, Norwe-
gian, German, Italian and French besides
English. Among the selections she sang
were; "Orpheus With His Lutte" Sulli-
van; Dawn Gentle Flower" Bennett;
''Snowflakes,' Cowen; "Waldesgesprach,"
Scnumann; 'Faith in Spring. schubert;
'Nymphs and Fauns," Bemberg; 80 Di-
vine Redeemer," Gounod, and Cleaner
Slumber Son." of her singing of which,
the London author, Walthew said that, if
ii could always be sung as she sang it, he
would be happy Madame Bishop-Searles
sang from the copy of the piece presented
her in London by Mr.. Matthew. Madame
La Grange of Paris, under whom Madame
Bishop-Searles studied, said that her tone
production was perfect, and the judgment
of the musicians that heard her last night
ratified the statement of the Partisan
teacher.
In appearance Madame Bishop -Searles
is imposing, and her personal attractions
add not a little to the effect of her sing
ing.
Mr.. Julian Walkers singing was, as US
ual, greatly enjoyed. His full, rich basso
formed a contrast to Madame Bishop
Searles soprano, and the interspersed
numbers which he sang, made the pro-
gramme the more effective. Mr.. Walker
sang Vision Fair" Massenet; when
Love Is Gone" Hawley; "Homesick," Vic
tor Herbert, and From Out Thine Eyes"
Ries.
The Accomplishments of Miss Coburn
were pleasure and an aid to the singers
and pleasing to the audience.
Madame Bishop-Searles will leave to,
morrow for the north, after a very pleasant
visit with her brother, Mr.. w. A. Bishop
While here, she has been the recipient of
many attentions,
The morning news., 1897-03-31
-e-<e-s--
JONES STREETS FAMILY FEUD.
The BIack-SitIer Warfare Aired in "a
Justices Court.

Charles II. Sitter and his wife, Lizzie
Sitter, were given a hearing before Justice
Waring Russell, Jr.. yesterday afternoon
on the charge of assault with intent to
murder, preferred against them last week
by M. A Black.
The evidence showed that Sitter was
guilty Of no offenSe beyond that of fight
ing, and for this he had already been fined
$40 by the recorder He was discharged
by Justice Russell, but his wife was turn
ed over to the city court under bond on
two charges of assault one on Black. the
prosecutor, and the other on his wife.
The evidence did not serve to show that
the assault was committed with murder
Gus intent, Mrs. Sitter having taken part
in the difficulty only to aid her husband,
who was cllnched with Black
The trouble between the Blacks and the
Sitlers occurred on the night of March 20.
The Blacks had heard that remarks de-
rogatory to their character had been made
by Mrs Sitter. An explanation was
professor had originally given utterance
to the damaging statements. He was
sought, and disclaimed to Black that he
had said what was accredited to him.
Backed by this denial, Black met
the Siters as they came in on
the Saturday night in question. The two
families are neighbors, the Sitlers occu-
pying the lower and the Blacks the upper
floor of a fiat on Jones street, near Aber-
corn. As the Sitlers came in Black came
down. He told Sitter that the dancing
master had denied the remarks ascribed
to him, and. with a brief preliminary war
of words, fists we're brought into play.
Before the combatants had had time to
test the efficacy of their fistic science or
a knockout blow could be landed. Mrs.
Sitter came to the assistance of her hus-
band armed with a piece Of iron. She
gave Black a stinging rap across the
hand. AS the blow fell Mrs. Black rush
ed screaming down the stairs, but she
was met at their foot by Mrs. Sitter and
the piece of iron. 1t rose and fell with
force on Mrs. Sitter, and she turned and
ran back up the stairs. With the reserves
driven back Mrs. Sitter turned again upon
Black and by the time she had finished
pounding him, he was well marked with
bruises.
Black reported the matter to the police
think the recorders punishment of Sitter
sufficiently severe, so he went before JUS
tice Russell and serve out the warrants
against the Sitlers. The examination
would have been held sooner, but Mrs.
Mrs. Sitter was put under 500 bond in each
case Both she and Mrs. Black are young
and good looking, and do not appear to
be habltuated to such affairs.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
WANTS A sUPERSEDEAS.
Another Application For the Eaton
ton BOndhOIders Meets Opposition

Another Application For the Eaton
ton BOndhOIders Meets Opposition
There was considerable objection made
yesterday before Judge Falligant to the
granting of a supersedeas in the case of
l.. ]. Guilmartin and others, against tho
Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railroad
Company, and the Central of Georgia
Railway Company.
When the application for supersedeas
was made by Mr.. Chas. N West repre-
senting the plaintiffs, Col. William Gar
rard, representing the Middle Georgia
and Atlantic and Capt. II. c. Cunning
ham, representing the Central OF Geor-
gia, appeared and objected to ii. They held
that an order of supersedeas would inter-
fere with the trade that had been made
between the Middle Georgia and Atlantic
and the Central some Of the parties in
terested, desiring to sell their bonds, re-
ceived under the transaction, and they
cannot do so If a supersedeas in the shape
of a restraining order is granted.
Mr.. West held that a supersedeas was
a right to which his clients are entitled
until their claim has been finally adjudi-
Gated by the supreme court. He con-
tends that the distribution of the bonds
TO be paid by the Central to the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic people at the pres.
ent time would be injurious to his clients,
as It would scatter far and wide a prop
erty which they have asked to be held
aside as a security for the payment of
the Eatonton bonds which they hold.
The court did not pass upon
the question after the argu-
ment, the decision being re.
served, but it appeared from certain state
ments made. that IL was considered that
the plaintiffs had the right of superse-
deas until their cause Is finally determined
in the supreme court. The appeal, ana the
bill of exceptions are all ready now to 20
to the supreme court. and they will 20
at once as soon as Judge Falligant passes
on this question.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
THE DRAINAGE PROBLEM.
Talk of the Need of Drainage Work
in the MusgrOve Section.

in the musgrOve section.
The county drainage question is attract
Ting more attention at present than has
been the case in some years. 1t is especial
ly prominent at this time of the year on
account of the approach of the summer
season everybody considers that
there is danger wherever the drain
age is not in proper shape.
The county has completed one or two
important drainage systems, one to the
southeast of the city and another directly
TO the west. The intlmation that the
Buckhalter section would be the next
prominent drainage work taken. up, the
natural consequence of such a step being
that the MusgroVe creek watershed would
be overlooked or passed by for the time
being, is what has led to great deal of
the comment among those who consider
the importance of the drainage.
The Buckhalter swamp section, accord
ing 10 report made by a recent grand
Jury, which made thorough study of the
drainage question, covers about eight
square miles of territory, and it's nearest
point Is from five to six miles from the
city. The Musgrove creek section on the
other hand this report says. covers a sec
ton OF about ten and a half square miles,
and almost Immediately adjoins the city.
ThlS Musgrove section is now traVersed
In part by canal and one or two ditehes
which are wholly inadequate to drain the
surrounding country, and it is right now
perhaps the most important part of the
county, according to this same report to
which attention could be given by the
county commissioners, while they are
looking after the drainage
There was some talk among the old
board of commissioners some time ago Of
making arrangements with the Central
Railroad Company for using the Ogee-
chee canal for the purpose of draining
this section, it being believed that this
would be the most practical method of
draining that section in connection with
other bitches and canals properly loca-
ted throughout that area of the county.
Physicians and several others, who have
looked into the matter, consider that this
section should be given attention as soon
as possible, as the canals and bitches
which run around there now do not cover
the section by a good deal, and some of
them are inadequate to attend to the
water which runs into them
1t has been intimated that coming grand
juries will take hold of the drainage prob>
lem and urge that it be pushed at the ex-
pense of other features until the county
especially that portion of it around the
city, is in a good sanitary condition.
The convicts will be put at work clean
ing up the bitches and drains Immediately
around the city within a couple of weeks
or so. That work will do much toward
putting the surroundings in a better con-
dition, but there are some sections which
according to all reports, have inadequate
drainage systems, and these should be
looked after.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
Pianos only So Monthly.
For To-day Only.
Buy Now. or Never.

Read our advertisement in the northeast
corner of this page.
And If you have any idea of buying a
piano under our special sale plan, you
must hustle.
This is the last day, but one day Is time
enough II you are in earnest.
If you select "a piano to-day and II does
not suit you we will exchange Il at anv
time. We guarantee to please you.
But if you want a piano on IS monthly
payments, you must buy il to-day, and be-
fore y. m.
They are going fast. Four sent home
on Monday Five yesterday. More to-day.
we expect
And II all we have are sold we will take
your order for a new one from factory
provided you give IL to us before D. m
We expect 10 sell more pianos to-day
than In any one day since we opened m
1870 or may ever sell again.
IL YOU ever expect 70 buy a piano this
should be the day. Never again can YOU
buy on such easy payments. Ludden &
Bates.-ad.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
-FOUR POLICE PROMOTIONS.
The Number Of Sergeants Increased
to FOur-A New Detective.

The Number of sergeants Increased
TO FOur-A New Detective.
The police commission, at special ses-
sion last night, created two new sergeants
and appointed a detective.
Acting Sergeants Benjamin G. Floyd and
r. Emory Davis were made full-fedged
sergeants, with all the rights and titles of
the Office, including pay.
Mounted officer w. II. Smith was ap-
pointed acting sergeant to ill vacancies
occurring from sickness or other causes
among the sergeants. Policeman ]. j.
Barrett, who has been doing detective
work since the resignation of Detective
Kley on March 1, was appointed a de-
tective All Of the appointments are effec-
tive April l.
This is an Increase in the number of SER
geants from four to six, and is the first
time any new sergeants have been pro-
noted from the ranks in nearly six years.
Both Sergeants Floyd and Davis have been
doing sergeants' duty for about a year,
and have shown themselves to be thor
oughly qualified for the positions TO which
they have been promoted. Both are officers
of long experience and faithful service.
Sergeant Floyd has been con-
tinuously member Of the force
for over twenty years and has served, all
told, nearly thirty years since the war.
Sergt, Davis has served, all told. about
twenty years aud has served continuously
for fifteen years. During these long
terms Of service both men have made ex-
celleut records and have shown them
selves TO be cool, clear-headed and reli-
able under all circumstances.
The selection Of the commission viii
be generally indorsed by all who know
sergts. Floyd and Davis, including their
comrades on the force.
Detective Barrett has done good work
since he was detailed to service with the
detectives and have made some import
and arrests. His work in thinning out the
thieves and dlsorderly characters of Yam
acraw while IN charge Of that precinct at
tracted attention ana won him promotion.
Those who are acquainted with Barretts
work believe that he viii prove "A valuable
addition to the detective force
Acting Sergt. Smith Is another old Off
GER who has rendered twenty odd wears
good service TO the city and who stands a
good chance OF being made a sergeant
should vacancy occur.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
ELKs, ANNUAL MEETING.
savannah Lodge Elects Officers For
the Ensuing Year.

the Ensuing Year.
The annual meeting and election of the
Savannah Lodge No. 1873, B. p. o. Elks,
was held at their hall, at Whitaker and
Rroughton streets. last night. The fol-
lowing officers were elected and installed:
Exalted Ruler-W. j. Watson.
Esteemed Leading Knight. N. Wells.
Esteemed Loyal Knight-Dr. j. Lawton
HERS.
Esteemed Lecturlng Knight-G. Fantini.
Seeretary-II. j. Maxwell.
Treasurer-W. b. Puder
Tyler-George w. Alley.
Inner Guard-A j. Kelly
Chaplaiu-M. Naughtin.
Trustees-T. f. Thompson, John Lyons
and Isaac N. Beckett.
Past Exalted Ruler ". W Starr was
unanimously elected representative to the
grand lodge, which meets in June in
Minneapolis.
The lodge is in a most prosperous condi-
tIon and is taking in new members at ev-
erv meeting. Al the conclusion of the
regular business last night banquet was
enioyed by the members a large number
of whom was present.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
PRoposALs wANTEp.

CUSTOM HOUSE, SAVANNAH, Ga, a.
March 20, 1s9z-Sealed proposals VIII ~
received at this building until O'Clock y
m. Tuesday, April g. 1897, for furnisnlns
fuel, lights water, ice, miscellaneous suPt
plies washing towels, hauling ashes ., ~
sprinkling streets for this building dui' y,
the fiscal year ending June 30 lssa -
such portion Of the year as may be aeens
ed advisable. The right to reject any ~ n.y..
all bids Is reserved by the Treasury ~. -
partment J. +. u. BEcKWITH, Su'''
dian.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
DID NOT PAY THE ALIMONY.

Jas. Henderson Sent 10 jail For Fail
ing to Comply with Court Orders.
Judge Falligant ordered the arrest of
another defendant in an alimony suit yes
terday.
James Henderson was ordered by the
court TO pay his wife, Mary Henderson,
IS a month temporary alimony, and S25 at
torneys' fees. He failed to comply with
the courts orders. and Judge Falligant
issued a rule against him to show cause
why he should not be punished for con-
tempt.
Henderson was arrested and brought be-
fore Judge Falligant. He was unable 70
give any good and valid reason why he
has failed to pay the alimony as ordered
by the court, and he was sent TO Jail TO
remain there until he does paw IT,
The morning news., 1897-03-31
RECEIVED THEIR COMMISSIONS:
Naval Reserves New officers Now
Full Pledged.

First Lieut.. c. E. Broughton,' Junior
Grade Lieut.. j. II. Kinzie and Ensign
Gardiner E. Dickinson Of the Third division
of the Naval Reserve. and Junior Grade
Lieut.. T. S. Lucas of the Second division,
who were recently elected TO their respec-
tive positions have received their commits
sions from the governor.
Ensign Thomas M. Baker OF the Third
division is to be examined tonight
Iduet II. s. Colding, commanding the
Second division, received a letter from
Congressman Lester yesterday, saying
that the two rowboats promised the re-
serve by the navy department would be
shlpped In about a month
The Naval Reserve is hourishlng and
new members are being received every
meeting night
The morning news., 1897-03-31
HER DONDsMAN our $500.
Lillian Clayton Put on Deep Mourn
ing and skipped

Lillian Clayton. at whose house two
runaway girls were found recently, and
who was bound over to the superior court
on the charge Of keeping a lewd house.
has left the city. leaving her bondsman
In the lureh. The amount of the bond
is $500.
Lillian left at ] O'Clock yesterday morn
ing for Charleston. She is said to have
been clad IN deep mourning, with the evi-
dent Intention Of passing as a widow. At
the request of her bondsman CHIEF Nc
Dermot notified the chief of police of
Charleston yesterday TO arrest the woman
1t Is thought likely however, that she ala
not stop at Charleston.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
DAILY RELEASED FROM JAIL.
Out Under Bond Because of His
Mothers Illness.

"IHHHV"1s
On application to Judge Falligant,
through his attorney, NJ. ]. DAILY was YES
terday released from Jail on account Of
the serious Illness of his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth McNally.
DAILY is the young man who was ordered
to jail by Judge Falligant nearly a month
ago because he failed to pay his wife Mrs
Katie Daily, alimony of $40 per month as
ordered by the court When brought be-
fore the court, Day insisted that neither
he nor his mother had any money with
which to pay the amount, but the court
took a different view of the case and sent
him to Jail for contempt of court.
DAILY was required to giveAbond in the
sum of $2OO for his return to fail upon his
mothers recovery. His bopd was signed
by Patrick Buttimer
The morning news., 1897-03-31
NO NEWS OF CROCKER.
The Missing LOuisianian Not Known
in savannah.

Chief McDermott said yesterday that
he had been unable to learn anything of
the whereabouts of Frank l.. Crocker.
who is supposed to have left Jennings,
La. March Is. for Savannah.
A letter from Crocker's partner, II. s.
Waterman. of Jennings, La, to the or
binary, was published in yesterdays
Morning News. Chief McDermott receiv-
ed a letter from Jennings a day or two ago
making inquiries about Crocker The
letter to the ordinary stated that Croeker
had mother and sister living in Savan-
nah, and that he had come on here to get
his share in an estate which had been
left him here. The publication of the let
ter by the Morning News, Chief McDer-
mott said, was the best way to find If
Crocker is In Savannah or If he has any
relatives here
The morning news., 1897-03-31
on Time,

And very early too. That's what any one
should be in treating ones self for mac
tion Of the kidneys and bladder The
diuretic which experience indicates as sup
plying the requisite stimulation to the or
gans without exciting them. is Hostetter's
stomach Bitters Don't delay; kidney in
action and diseases are not far apart. For
fever and ague, dyspepsia, constipation.
rheumatism and nerve debility, also, use
the Bitters.-ad
The morning news., 1897-03-31
For Assault with Intent to Murder

The row which occurred among the
Greeks at Eli Verukfs saloon Saturday
night was investigated by Recorder Hart
ridge yesterday morning. The investiga-
ton showed that Nick Couchelles, the fell
low who was so badly beaten and cut,
and who has been in the hospital since,
was responsible for the row, having begun
it by making vicious assault upon
Veruki with a knife. Couche1les was ac-
cordingly turned over to the superior
court on the charge of assault with intent
to murder. He is a newcomer here.
The morning news., 1897-03-31

The time for redeeming panels from tho
Hecker goods has been extended inded-
nitely.
Those who are Interested will please take
notice, and those who are not win hnd II
60 their advantage to become so. -
Ask your grocer about It or address ne d.
220 Bay street, west. Hecker-Jones- -Ter,e
ell Milling Company.-ad
The morning news., 1897-03-31

$500, Savannah TO New York, via Plant
systems hotel help train, leaving Savan-
nah .. m. Friday April 2, arriving in
New York the following afternoon with
out change). For tickets and further in
formation, apply to ticket agents at Dc
Soto hotel and passenger station.-ad
The morning news., 1897-03-31

$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 in
formation. apply to ticket agents ar ne
Soto hotel and passenger station.-ad
The morning news., 1897-03-31
Ribbon surprise at KrousIxoT,s

All silk, satin and gros grain ribbons,
all colors, plenty of black and white; 1
inch, &c; 1ih inches. 7c; 2 inches, &c; 2lh
inches, &c; 8 inches 10c; Sis inches, 12c; 4
inches, 15c Krouskoff sad.
The morning news., 1897-03-31

1920, 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 (yvith-
out change). For tickets and further In
formation, apply to ticket agents at De
Soto hotel and passenger statlon.-ad.
The morning news., 1897-03-31
PRIZES Foa the sAHREuns.
The Hussars' Annual saber Contests
TO TniSe place Tonight.


The Hussars' annual saber contests will
take place at the Guards hall tonight.
In the first class the prize is to be the
company medal now worn by Sergt. Con-
Ftantlne. The second prize is a pair of
SOLD geld sleeve links In the second class
the hrst prize Is a handsome solid silver
BACK hair brush, and the second prize n
combination set Of sleeve ana stud buttons
Two prizes will also be contested for bv
t@he @ members OF the Young Hussars, who
Lawton, III. The first prize for the bovs
Is gold scarf pin; the second Is a pair
OF silver sleeve links
The committee Of arrangements. con-
sisting Of Messrs. Edward Demere, II. w.
WiteoYer ana @. Noble Jones. has engag-
cd Rosenfeld's orchestra, 50 that the troo6-
ers WI have a chance 20 dance with their
lady friends. After the dancing. refresh
ments win be served.