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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
water Scarce About TennilIe.

Tennllle. Ca, Feb 1.-THE dry weather
holds on with such tenacity that it has be-
come alarming The spring heads and riv-
ulets have about dried up, wells all dry in
some sections 10 the extent Of making it
necessary TO have water for mills. and
stock suffers in many sections
Forest fires are numerous, and fencing
by the hundreds Of panels has been des-
troyed. causing much delay and putting
farmers back with their preparation for
planting
There seems to be tacit understanding
between well posted farmers, that they
will plant less cotton this year than they
did last year, but there is no organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
Blaze at BIackShenr.

Blackshear, Ga, Feb. 16.--About 1890
this afternoon the residence of ex-Mayor
Andrew Estes was discovered to be on fire,
but by heroic effort the flames were extin-
gushed before a great deal of damage
was done. The principal damage done was
to the furniture and household goods, which
were removed from the building before the
fire was put out The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
LOST WITH MANY LIVES.

French Steamer Wrecked Near Ten
eriffe and 81 Perish.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Feb 16-The
Compagne Generate Transatlantique line
steamer Fiachat, bound from Marselles
for Colon, was totally wrecked on Onaga
Point, this island, at II o'clock this morn
ing.
Her captain, second officer, eleven of her
crew and one passenger were saved; thIr-
ty-eight of the crew and forty-nine pas,
sengers were lost.
The Flachat was a vessel of 2,715 tons
gross register.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
KANSAS PACIFIC SOLD.
The Road Bought in by the Reorgan-
izatiOn Committee.

Topeka. Kan, Feb 1.-the government
lien in the Union Pacific case was wiped
out to-day at the Union Pacific station in
this city.
The Kansas Pacific road was bought in
by Alvin W. Krecht, representing the re-
organization committee for So, 100000.
There was no competition at the sale
Krecht was the only bidder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

The March of Science.-"The eclipse
Of the sun at India and successfully copied
10y the kaleidoscope man."
Good. 1t won't be long now before we
can enjoy earthquakes, cyclones and holo-
causts without getting out of an orchestra
chair. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
LYNCHERs OF ARROYO.
The Prisoners Afraid to Appear in
Court at Their Trial.

City OF Mexico, Feb. 16.-The hearing of
the appeal in the case of the lynchers of
Arnulfo Arroyo will begin in the Superior
Court tomorrow. Five lawyers will rep
resent the prisoners, who will not attend
the session of court except the former As
sistant Chief Detective Cabrera. The 9TH
er prisoners fear they will be assaulted by
the populace while going from the palace
of justice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Gil, Feb. 10. 1S9S.-Parties owning dogs and
vehicles are hereby notified that if badges
for the year 1898 are not taken out for same
by the 22d day of February, 1898, they will
be placedas upon the information docket
without further notice and fines enforced.
WIN. p. BAILEY. Clerk of Council.
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Miss willard Holding Her own.

New York, Feb l6.-Miss Francis E.
Willard, president OF the Womens Chris
tan Temperance Union, who is seriously
i'll with the grip in this city, was to-day
said to be maintaining the slight improve
ment which wns evinced last night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
NO ACIDS USED.
COTTAGES on EASY PAYMENTS.

COTTAGES 500 CASH. COTTAGES At
$3.50 TO SIS MONTHLY.
The CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY will erect
cottages on Anderson and on Price streets
south of Anderson, on the following
terms Cash $780, balance, from $3.50 10
SIS per month according to cost OF cot
tages) for a period Of ten years.
1t is the companys purpose TO meet
the needs of a frugal class of our people.
whose means will not permit them to build
more expensive homes The site selected
for the erection of these is most con-
veniently situated, well drained, and hd'
all modern conveniences. Apply to
NJ. ]. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer,
No. IA East Bryan street
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DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
Senator Clay Calls for "a Meeting on
March II.

March II.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Clay,
chairman of the Democratic state commit
tee, issued the following call to-day: THE
members of the state Democratic execu-
tive committee are requested to meet at
th Kimball house, March IT, 1898, at II
O'Clock a. m, to fix the time for holding
the state convention, and to fix the time
and provide the manner for holding pri-
mary elections TO nominate Governor and
state house officers, and for other pur-
poses. / will thank the newspapers of the
state to copy this notice. A. s. Clay, chair
man"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
HAUPT LODGE NO ns-In-o-E

HAUPT LODGE NO. %, !. o. o. F.
The regular weekly meeting of the lodge
will be held this Thursday evening at 8
o'clock. A prompt attendance is reques-
ted.
The Initiatory Degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brothers are invited. By order of
JOS. E. SANDIFORD, N. G.
"A. N. MANUCY, Secretary.
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FURNITURE AND GENERAL MEh'
CHANDIsE STORAGE.

Can be had at the District Messenger ai !,
Delivery Companys warehouse. 81 10 o.
Montgomery street, on reasonable terms
The building has been thoroughly Over
hauled and repaired. and now offers uli ~,
surpassed facilities for storage OIL az
kinds, furniture vans. express wagons uIiu
messengers furnished. Pianos and luIlll,
ture packed for shipment and remove
with care. Telephone 2.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
WHITE STARLlNE

=. S. and Royal Mail Steamers.
Sailing every Wednesday at noon from
New York to Queenstown and Liverpool
MAJESTIC. Feb. %, March %, April 20
GERAlANIA... March ?, March 30, April q
TECTONIC..... March 9, April 6. May 4
BRITANNIC.. March It. April 13, May II
Saloon winter rates $50 up. Summer SIS
and up. Very superior second cabin on
Majestic and Teutonic $45 and up.
For inspection of pans and further in
formation apply to HENRY SOLOMON &
SON, SO2 Bay street, or White Star Line,
8 Broadway, New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
TO CURE A coLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
10 cure. 25c. The genuine has L. Z. Q. on
each tablet.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
MEETINGS.

SOLOMON's LODGE NO. 1, +. & A. NJ,
A regular communication of this "A
lodge will be held this Thursday Wy
evening al O'clock ~
The e. A. Degree will be conferred
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are cordially invited to attend.
CHAS. F. FULTON, W. NJ.
j. r. CAIN, Secretary.
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BEFORE PURCHASING

Central OF Georgia Incomes.
Southwestern Railroad Stock.
State and City Bonds.
And other securities.
Bought ana sold.
Real Estate Loans Negotiated.
AUSTIN r. MyRES,
q Bryan street, East.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Brush Electric Light and Power Com
pany will be held at the Office of the COM
pany on Wednesday, the 23d inst, at 4:3O
O'Clock p. M. for the purpose of adopting
the new bylaws. S. P. HAMILTON,
President.
A. MINIS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

THE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT
To Prof Joseph Steeg, which was post.
poned Nov. 80, will take place tonight
Mehrtens' Music Hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
GIadstone starts for Homo.

Cannes, Feb. 16.-Mr. Gladstone started
for England to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
GENTLEMEN

Send us all your sOiled linen and we
will repair your haIf-hOse free of
charge. We guarantee our work to
be superior to any this side of Troy,
n. Y.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~ ~~-~-~~~~~~-~-~-~-~~
YOU WANT
lees, Cakes, Jelly, ETC., same kind as
used by Miss Andrews at her cook
ing exhibition.
Pure Spices, Olive Oil and Mustard.
Prepared Almond Meal for
cbapped hqnds and in1amed skin.
1t is used as a soap.
sOLOMONs & co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30

MRS cARROLL's REPORT.

o.. ~, work done by the Womens Pa
.-'a.t. psI,.f Association at Camp Wikof from
August IS TO September ls was mace oy MrS'
Charles Carroll. and is as follows
Mrs Adoph TschePpe @nd RyS Asiecaon on
TTt,rsdav August IS as committee TO visit Mon
tauk Point on SUNDAY Aue9s ~ ~ our assocaton's
ccrtaning II there was neea OF our soIdfors Uho
aid in hospital work for the SICK HoluletS 80, 49,
returning by tr1nsporsS a l% we took in the
storI, Ton and sought an interview with Major
Forward by letters OF snnS and DR. stoner OF
ne Marine Hospital Major Forward selerred us us
General hospital who gave US permission 10 haV Vs
tent furnish supplies ana 10 CIV a' sodnTs Alter
sv,boritv from our ice-president. MIS- Ra adps
Trautmann supplies were po,pi y wise thought of
Mrs Adolph Tschcppe who mace an spt , noured
the German newspaper 1tasions 81 money. which
enabled the ordering by wire OF such LhiiisS a.
were needed for the SICK ana Ave hunded articles
we're sent to the annex hospital by request OF
donation received tr9m Mrs NJ rTse
Moale. Of Baltimore Nd was distrinui T nreds
u yn' most urgent as up to that time SICK anu
DING men stricken with disease and high e ,eVGr m
were lying mspy gp Of which were blood stained and
soIled from the three months ~eaf " No one could
give us any information upon any SUBJECT AT '"''p
TIC he az practical as the conditions at Montauk
afforded we gladly accepted the serves pon o., ~
yo1r Ii. l.
the lie, pe9Iment These two young mon spent Nv"
or sly hours AT time. twice dairy assoi ms w
Sreph, ana express boxes, ctc whlch pel"hseur- "
~ Womcn's Patriotic Relief Association me
Confusion AT the freight and express depols causrg
much delay Therefore. many on our u p, ror
went astray do not believe they were lost' ~ ..
hans other relief associations held tneIn. as omCe
on 'investjgation we found addressed TO our hsso
citation empty orange boxes deposIted M ~, w, o yo
storeroOms. and all tne "a o., Won, to
ceved upon inquiry was that al '""' "'"' ~
them they kept" ooto,tor uos most
acceptab bic and refreshing 10 the FEVER Pauts!s' -,
The quantity was increased By our coIninn', a.
thirty gallons daily. Ten gallons were oss , ~
the detention camp ten TO some far-on casaI sy g.
infantry camp and ten 10 FIVE or seven "aIum ,l -.
the general and annex hospitals Eases oi sap9
crackers eggs. Hygeia carbonated waters oo'n
payne blackberry brandy. whlskey, co 1,nas
oranges lemons rhine burgundy ana CARE cor ale
ported ham tongue. jellles. preserves binsr ,n:
alcohol bay rum and cologne cane o" Our work
extended from the general hospitals ana nos
camps TO the far-on regiments ana caVH"y "'
pitfalls . ,ound as
In some of the neglected camps we Iouhu a.
many as two hundred and fifty men III NC IS g.
mental hospitals and by systematic iapoi norsI
Neye that we reached every ward IN I'M svn 49,,
and annexed hospitals and a the surroui', sd
camps and hospitals Each day brought r,anc,h
work and | can say more energy anu S"N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
DIET KITCHEN To CLOSE.

letter from Oryilio ! Navo chaplin. United
states Army 10 stephen Barton says that IN" mum
her OF PATIENTS AT tho hospital AZ Fort Mcth"ts"h
Il now reduced 20 such an extent that he f""s ~"
present Organization within ~" hospital r'"f
should DO able 20 take - tho conval"sc'nts IN
the future
The chapiain vri'os. We have undertaken 10
meet ccria.n situation created by the constant IN
stalments Of tho sick. brought here by hospital
trainIoals requiring that ,ho convaesc"nts should
no pushod ont - their wards Into tents ne rapidly
as would possibly admit When ~ and In ih'ir
clothes .nd quartercd IN tents they ceased TO De
under the immediate supervision o, the nurses ana
received diets from the special Kitchens. ono OF
which s IN each set ~ rk- used a. hospital
IN, tho number o, sick rrr e 80 reduced that
thcv can 10 under rnmedate supervision until th"ir
convale.cence has sufficiently advanced to make II
safe for them 10 g. 20 The general mess This being
the case have decided thar We should suspend the
kitchen the last OF ms month by hat time jhe
nIrnbe- OF patients vii p" down 20 four hundred
The hospital is 81 a ngn stat" OF tqilIih"''
and organization ana u sem. a. lhIH t W..
nothing further 70 30 ~ order 90 say" He ana i.t
gate distress have Aad coh''''n." Win ~
'faylor who cordially approves my CONCLUSION nNl
I have therefore announce the Suspension o' '"'
work tn" last day ~ no month. a.
The secretary Of War. 'ompanlcd Dy inc SHI
rcon C;eucral visited this post asf SATURDAY, mo
ing tho equipment satisfactory and the sltuai
would be continued during N" winter ana n" gaze
Instructions tho surgeon 20 replace thc tents use"
during tho summer. ana stated ihnt the SIGN rom
large camps I'm the South would b" s'nt 20 TINS hos
what situations NAV poe created. We VII h".q our
seyes IN readiness 20 meet any emergency II ma
4. .he wish OF Your society. and VIII p" governed nv
what seems to be- necessary 10 save NE and relieve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
CHARLES JUDD MERRILL.

Charles Judd Merrill. who died on Wednesday at
his home at Bay Ridge. for ten years re-
porter and editor on the staf OF The New-fork
World" He was thirty years old He was edu-
Gated at Hoderness School. Plymouth y. II. and
at Dartmouth College. Mr.. Merrill was at his
desk. apparently In the best Of health. two weeks
ago. when he suddenly complained Of Illness and
left the Office for his home He became so seriously
III three days afterward that he had 70 take 10
his bed The physicians saw that he vas suffering
from pneumonia. and frankly told I'm that his
life in danger. He became in no way dis
heartened, but the contrary. became cheerful
and tried TO impress those In attendance with the
idea that he was not so seriously III as they de-
cared him TO be. Indeed, Only four hours before
to a window Of his room He leader I'm
athletics when al college. and while there was as
popular among his fellows account OF his VIII
and cheerful DISPOSITION he was In later years
among his co-w0rkers on the newspaper with which
he connected. The body will he taken 10 War
for buria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30

the birth Of leaf the plant thro rs ont DOS
som II Is perennial hoomer one ~ m" 70" OF
Fioras daughters that bloom from birth IN death
When IL ceases to flower i ceases 10 I'VE ne
suape of the plant IL not un Ike a cone. WIN th'
dropping effec Of . weeping willow The blossom
shoots from the hnse Of tho leaf ana fhiIs
fully to its aYeX long. slender crimson. coll INK"
e,-somcr Of the texture of chenille
Tho blossoms the present specimen ar" a''''
twelve inches long AID one inch In circumier'ngr
Against tho dark RI h green Of tho leaf the vividy
shaded crimson OF the fower stands out In SILK
inr and curious relief The plant grows 10 yen
feet In height and throws ont blossoms Two zee,
long II is otorless So great the Juror II
rrc0,ed when the flower was exhibited n -. Al
bans London. thar III" stock IS at present OK
hausted The specimen exhibited In Par.s vas
much NOR prcteiiious than th' AM rican visitor
T. was grown out untN o. assumed an uinpr ~
shane and tho blossoms fe. over the leaves ana
swept the ground -, .,
As vet the American visitor - nam"less, eIcept
n, course for Is f0rmdahl" botanical name lhHS'l
nlart chenille and Maypole have been suggested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
COLONEL JOSEPH NJ. BENNETT.

Philadelphia. Sept. @.-Coone Joseph NJ Bennett
phi anthropist died this morning Il his home IN
this city Of Brghts disease. aged eighty-two
Colonel Bennett was born In Burlington county,
n. j.. and 10 this city when sixteen years or
age A few years later he engaged in the clothing
business. and founded Tower Hail. where his verses
appended TO clothing advertisements became noted
throughout the country. Colonel Bennett began
his work Of philanthropy in 1881 when he gave
forty acres. in what s now section OF Paramount
Park. valued at $4,000. for the erection Of the
Methodist Orphanagr and afterward contributed
largely TO it's support Colonel Bennett also founded
the Hays Mechanic Home Of which he was presi-
dent. He also gave liable properties 70 the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania: the Deaf and Dumb IN
s;tute and The Methodist deaconesses AZ orc
time ne owned the tract OF land which is now
Druid Hin Park: Baltimore. but sold It TO the city
Of Baltimore His property is said 70 be woryn
81 OooD00 and II Is estimated that Colonel Bennetts
charities amounted 20 100000. He owned the Chest
nut Street Opera House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30

voke dcpth closing nvlsbly nj the left shoulder
The blouse fronts and back nj smoothly AT 'ne
ton where they included In the shoulder seams
~ tnder-9rm seams are Joined separately, anu
hers at the lower edge tackled TO the lining give
nuched eject al around. Graceful puns top inc
ntfn. scanned sleeves. that are decorated
M the wrists match the front StriKins com,
he The mod. which is az suitable for glngham or
n;hcr cotton fabrics for wool or SILK. II the
IN ,,, ,sed tho fun yoke could he OF chiffon or
mouss.lne de sole. with fine plisse OF same Tor
edging. - ,u ,..,o On, ha
op,i,tcd and n smooth covering OF all-over lace or
~ az erhroldered edging would provide suitable
decoration \ hem the lower edge OF blouse.
In dr,,y strlngs inserted. would make laundering
an r,ev matter and a sash OF ribbon worn at the
waist would give added style. - 1890
no ont this waist for n miss or fourteen years
,uin yo,ds ~ material - inches wide will be re-
ouircd. with threeeighth yard for the 'uii Yoke,
,,v,Iv. fourteen and sixteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
UaP PFLTEF ENTFRTATVNENT

The War Relief Commission OF the National So
cietv ~ New England Women feels confident that
the splendid entertainment II is planning for the
oveni,p OF October | AT the old Guard Armory Will
hiring In q large fund for it's relief work
people do not realize" said the chairman Of the
Committee OF Arrangements. n " great Is the
need for help in the families OF soldiers and sailors
We must have money"
The Old Guard has not only given the use Of It's
armory but several Of the members Will act "a
ushcrs in fatigue uniform Colonel Japha has prom
Used substantial aid from the OH Regiment lie
will take one hundred tickets and loan Loo chairs
having all transportation charges.
Through the courtesy OF Commodore Philip ana
CAPTAIN Chadwick. the marine band OF the ilassnlp
New-York will furnish martial music during ne
avo,,ne II is also expected that some OF the ON
cers AZ the Brooklyn Navy Yard VIII b" present
Master Charles Andrew Dewey. the ten-y"hr-oid
drummer will give several drum Solos OF pItlIo'lc
airs accompan MED by his mother MrS. =. ~ peMe2
recon has kindly offered 10 place tickets for Sale
NJ ou his hotel offices. and they can also De 90
taincd AZ the Old Guard Armory. at the Wh hsgl-
ment Armory or at the home 81 the treasurer MlS'
Laura Perry Swinburne. NO. Ia" west roiS
nat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30
WORK or THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY.
OVER THOUSAND GRIEVANCES OF POOR PEoPL1
ATTENDED 10 SINCE NAY LAST.

OVER A THOUSAND GRIEVANCES OF POOR PEOPLE
ATTENDED TO SINCE NAY LAST.
The summary OF the summers work done by the
Legal Aid Society. set forth in the attorneys re-
port read at the directors meeting yesterday sf-
ternocn shows that l04s cases were attended 70
since the beginning Of May last. Between 3O and
400 Of the applicants were Americans The others
hailed from almost every country on the globe.
from Egypt 20 Canada and the West Indies 10
Turkey and Sweden. All manner OF grievances.
fraud and persecution that people usually 60 TO law
about appears in the category OF causes for which
relief was sought and each and every case received
the same courteous. conscientious attention that
would be accorded well-payng client rather than
one who paid only the nominal ten cents required
by the society as a retaining fee.
Recently the society has had cards printed ana
distributed at the various police courts and crowo-
ed resorts giving the address OF the society ~ NO
go Broadway, and the terms on which applicants
are attended to- II set forth In plain words that
only such persons as are financially unable to en-
ploy an attorney will receive assistance. and that
the attorneys services are free 10 all deserving
persons Irrespective OF nationality sect or religion
A number OF business Arms and well known men
and women gave instances of interest IN the Legal
Aid Society's work yesterday by becoming ascot
ate members Mrs j. Kennedy Tod and Mrs. john
Howard Russell were among these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-30

This afternoon beginning ~ 2i5 o'clock. the gal
la{i General Joseph Wheeler viii De rendered
lat,e military and naval reception AZ the Casino
As the doughty warrior shortly leaves for Hunts
vile Ala and az the charges 81 the various peopi"
on the Reception Commlt'c" viii enforce their pres
ence elsewhere this afternoons afrair Will partake
Of the spirit OF n farewell congress Of recent war
heroes
The assembly is under tho auspices Of N" Soldiers
and Sailors Protective Association. to which the
proceeds Will be turned over. Chaunc"y VI Depew
viii he master OF ceremonies and addresses Will De
made nv General wheeler. General Shaftcr. General
stewart l. WOOdfOrd. Commodore j. W. Pnlllp,
Major Byrnr ami Major q neral wilson. recently
In command al Porto Rico. go
Survivors 81 the list. Nth and 9th regiments viii
neople the stage Inc 7lsr heroes viii leave th"lr
armory a, ! ~ O'Clock and march 20 the waldorf
Astoria t. act military escort to conduct Cen
oral wheeler 10 the reception.
Tho Soldiers and Sailors Protective Association
has been one Of the r"adicst aids 10 soldiers ana
sailors and e. their families distressed by the var
II has diehurScd In THIS cauS" since May }IS.'2'
distributed among LOG families.
All Indications assure u ron ing audience. MOT"
Than 81 c1 worth 81 tickets have already been sold
4 big miscellaneous musical and dramatic pro
cramme will supplem, nj the speeches Conspicuous
Entertainers include Miss Ethel Irene stewart Miss
Louie wood Miss Lucille Nelson. W. n Robinson
and Joseph Plzzarello Walter Jones will direct the
stage performance.