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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
TIE MELON OUTLOOK.
a Larger Yield and Better Fruit than
Last Year Looked for.

Last Year Looked for.
The melon crop Of Georgia Is increasing
in importance each year. Thousands of
acres are planted annually and the yield
is counted by the million. The counties
leading in production are Lowndes,
Brooks, Ware, Thomas Mitchell, Dough-
erty and Decatur. The first planting
was ended some time ago and the vines
already have on them melons several
inches long. Reports from Brooks county
state that the acreage is between 500 and
800 acres. just now the crop is making
a good showing, the melons running from
Toto 10 inches N length. The fruit is eX-
pected 10 he larger and of better quality
than in 1894, though two weeks later.
The acreage in Lowndes county is be-
lieved TO be 40 per cent. less than it was
last wear. About 3, 900 acres were planted
in 1884. The crop is ten days late, but is
looking we'll and promises a good Weld.
A report from Albany atates that in
that Immediate sectiOu, embracing Dough
erty, and that portion Of Mitchell and
Lee counties between Baconton and
Smithville, the acreage in melons
is more than double that Of
last season. The tendency appears
to be towards larger tracts, from 100 to 200
acres, and not so many small tracts OF a
few acres. Some of the larger growers
have doubled, and a few have trebled
their acreage over that OF last year. 1t is
estimated that nearly 1000 acres are now
planted in melons here, 1000 less than
last season. IRE stands are far and
prospects good-the plants looking we'll.
They are suffering from drought, however.
and unless it rams soon they will be Sc
riously affected. A convention Of melon
growers Of Southern and Southwestern
I fNanft atraaa l.. III
ON Thursday, May :. when important
matters regarding the movement and
marketing Of the crops will he discussed.
and definite action taken with reference
to establishing shipping and distributing
agent at Atlanta.
The crop throughout the State is not
expected to ripen before june %, it being
nearly ten days late. should the weather
he favorable heavy yield is anticipated
The shedding usually begins about
/ June .. If the season is unfaVOrable
thousands Of mtlons dry off. That period
is the crisis with the crop, and until il
has passed the WELD is uncertain IL is
as yet impossible to approximate this
number of acres planted. Patches Of 5C
acres are plenty, while others Of 100
200, and even 400 acres are not unfre.
/ quent. The farmers are not through
/ planting for the late crop.
When the season is fairly open hun.
/ dreds Of car loads come to Savannah and
are shipped North from here by steamer
/ Frequently from $4,000 20 $4,000 melons
\ are taken out nc one trip. The most OF
/ those shipped by water 90 % New York
and from there are sent 10 the smaller
neighb0ring cities. Olio and the Westre-
ceiye their cousignmcnts by rail. The
shipping season closes early in
August, when the Maryland and
New Jersey crops enter the markets
az Baltimore. Philadelphia and
New York lresher and i'm better condition
than Che Georgia melon, because they are
grown near the market.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

The Columbus (Ga.) Guards were
booked TO reach Mobile on yesterday.
The, Mobile Chamber Of Commerce and
Cotton Exchange have rendered the use
NJ tZeir rooms 70 the visiting military.
Pre- sident Cleveland was invited to he
p reese MT at Mobile ana has written q letter
e,tprC ssing regret that he cannot attend.
The time allowed each separate compa-
ny for drill will. 1t is thought, be fixed at
40 luiS utes, with a possible curtailment
Of minutes in that time for artillery
dril rs.
TIE Columbus Guards have adopted the
flag Of heir State as the colors 10 be worn,
in IN mi, ,ture, by their sponsor during the
drill the fair representative Of the
Guards as not yet been chosen.
In con nection with the forthcoming
drill. the Cincinnati Iimcs-St0r refers 70
one Of tee appointed judges as follows
"Lieut 7 Thompson, Of the second Artillery.
United suites army, is fine looking
young m uN. Of easy manners and very
pleasant pild courteous. He has attend
ed several of these Interstate drills as a
judge. and l1as a high regard for the beue-
iit they do the national guard. They have
the enrct,' q said, 'ot greatly Increasing
the efficiency OF the militia by Gre
ating spirit Of emulation in
the men and causing better
discipline. 'chey also draw public at
tention 10 To militia and convince the
public of the utility of a standing militia
and induce a much needed support for 10
is a lamentahl q fact that in very few in
stances indeoo is sufficient aid aud en-
enlargement dven 10 the militia. The
drills also tend TO do away with sectional
ism and promOh q good fellowship among
The men by n 'acing them in friendly
rivalry, and in "a most every way IN which
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The tonnage was as follows.
Local Personal.

M. A. Cohen, ESQ, an honorary mem
Der Of the Chatham Artillery, yesterday
celebrated the 49th anniversary of his
first parade with that corps. Mr.. Cohen
joined on May !, 1896, the 50th ami
Yersary of the Chathams. and will, doubt
less, be present at roll-call on the Tooth
anniversary ofthe corps, which is to be
celebrated with great eel It next year.
Among the arrivals at the Screven
House yesterday We're Philip Reilly, John
A. Edwards, Mrs. +. Merriman. f. W.
Merriam. New York; w. Il. Johnson,
Alex. 5. Thweatt, Atlanta; j. NJ. Roberts,
John p. Roberts, II ID. d. Twiggs, J. G.
G. Black, w. w Montgomery. Augusta
Isaac j. Booth and sister. Birmingham,
Conn; George H. Tucker, South Caroline.
At the Pulaski House were Th0s. l.
James. RObt. Downing, L. 5. Gibbons,
New York; Mrs. A. Gilmore, F. A, Slower,
Boston; G.. G Baker, Miss A. Y. Baker, AL
bany; G. SeabroOk, Miss Seabrook, Conn,
At the Harnett House were l. J Smith
and wife, Atlanta; Charles Beissen, New
port, r. l.; George COulson, Lynn, Mass.
Benjamin Bear, New York; ii. l.. Wood.
ward, Nova Scotia; II. French and wife
LYNN, NJ lass; n. Chilean, Robson county,
y. c.; Mrs. GoOding, Port Jervis, n. Y.
O. 5. Barnett aud wife, jamestown, n.
Y Edward Tabin and wife, Franklin
Ky; W. r. Baumgardner. Macon; DIR. E
ID. Otis, Boston; Miss G. b Otis, Exeter
n. H.: Harry Hill. Charleston, 5. c..
Mrs. Daughtry, Johnston's, Ga; II. W
Balcomb, MelrOse, Fla; Mrs. Annie
Owen, Philadelphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
BEATEN BY one Run.
The Augustus Score on an Error and
Win Their First Game.

ne aug usiae -NbEt on M EEEbf anu
Win Their First Gene.
Fifteen hundred people paid their way
into the Base Ball Park yesterday to Wit
ness the savannah Augusta game. II
was one Of the finest exhibitions of base
BAN playing ever seen in savannah. and
although Savannah vas defeated. it was
upon a score Of which any nine might be
proud. The game at the finish stood to 1
In favor of the Augustus. Ine easy de-
feat Of the Augustas two weeks ago. and
the assurance they gave that the
game yesterday would not be
"a wal6-Oyer for either nine. stirred a
lively intel est, and the crowd was anxious
u see the tw0 clubs meet. The visitors
brought their new battery, H0hord and
SiXsmith, and Esterd3y, their new short
stop. Tne Sayannahs were % have put
Nichols and Gillian in the field, but Gill
Ions finger, which was injured IN " m
days game. was not healed sufficiently
% allow him to playand Graves was sub
stituted iu hi- place. The >ayannals went
10 the bar first. Fisher led oil with a run
the only ono scored 10y the Sav8unahs in
the game. The rest was a blank. The
Au-ustds were without a run until the
seventh inning, when LuI and HotIord
crossed the plate on an error OF Burke.
and won the game. The following is the
score:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
THE MoRILE coNTEsT.
The Cadets Ready for the Drnl-savan-
nahizns to Accompany Them.


The Cadets Ready for the Drin-savan-
nahizns to Accompany Them.
TIE Cadets are making the final prepa-
rations for their departure for Mobile to-
morrow. They will hold their last drill
this morning, and this afternoon and to-
night viii complete their preparations for
leaving. The upany has done hard
drill work for tho past month in prepare
ton for the contest. and they will 90 san
guine Of bringing back the prize. The
men who compose the detachment are the
pick and choice. Capt. Branch. than
whom there is no better drillmaster in
the country, has been devoting his time
to the company, and has brought them to
a high degree Of excellence. The bows
are sanguine Of success, and are confident
Of bringing home prize both from Mobile
and New Orleans.
They will meet at the barracks to-mor-
row morning and march to the depot.
whore they will be escorted to a special
Pullman car, placed at their service, and
will leave at O'Clock on the fast mail.
The feeling of confidence with which the
company 20 into the Mobile drill is reas-
surfing TO their friends. as il is fact that
in the coming contest they win meet 30 or
more companies. some Of them unknown
10 fame. but all determined, if possible, to
capture the prize from the champions.
An important change has been made
in requiring the left hand to drop to the
side out Of count TO carry arms. Cant.
Branch is drilling his company accord
ing 70 the latest rules, and is wen pleas
cd at the readiness with which they
adapt themselves to the changes.
A large party Of Sayannahians will
accompany the Cadets on their trip and
will occupy a special car next TO that
OCCUPIED by the COMPANY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
now THEY .TRuCK II.
What Came of Invssting in a Lottery
Ticket.

Mr.. John w. Haywood, residing at No.
IS Charlton street, was met by a NEWS
reporter last nj ht and asked whether he
had ever heard from the $4,000 which
was reported that he had drawn on one
fifth of ticket No 80, 075 which drew the
first capital prize of $4,000 in the draw
ing of the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany on the 18th Of April. "Haye /
heard from it? Is that all YOU want to
know - was the reply. "Well, the money
is here in Savannah. 1t was col
lected through the Savannah Bank
and Trust Company at "A
cost Of S52 %, and was counted out to
Mr. L. NJ. Nerdery and myself, who were
partners in the proceeds of the fortunate
ticket, last week Friday. Let me tell You
about it. ] had no regular employment
for some time, but happening TO get an
odd job, took 81 Of the wages and in
closed it TO M. A. Dauphin, asking him to
send me two One-ftth thickets Of different
numbers. Mr.. Nerdery gave me 81 to
pay for one of the tickets, the I'M
Outstanding being that, if either or
both tickets drew ANYTHING we would be
partners, sharing alike. The Friday night
after the drawing I was sitting at home
feeling decidedly down in the mouth and
trying TO amuse myself by playing sOli-
taire. | was a few hundred dollars in
debt and my house rent was due. In fact.
expected notice to vacate. The door
bell rang and Verdcry came in and asked
il had read the paper. ] said: Yes,
Iye read all the papers, Didn't you see
tlat oue-tilth Of the capital prize in the
Louisiana had been drawn in Savannah ?"
be asked.
"'Well what Of itY
"'Get cut those tickets and look said
Verdery.
81 had quite forgotten about the tickets.
but went and got them out. One was
5000. We compared it with the number
reported in the newspaper. the latter cali
ing for 5000. ! said 10 Nerdery: Don't
YOU see, twenty points out Of the way 2
However, newspapers sometimes make
one figure shew in place Of another.
Wen go down town ana look
at the Official list of numbers We
ddn't take the tickets with us. We
looked in at Fernando and the list when
Nprdery IN an undortoue remarked 10
me: THAT is the numher-50,0 75.'
"fhe next morning we went 20 the Sa-
vannah Bank aud Trust Company and
got receipt for the ticket, which the
bank forwarded 90 New Orleans. The
following Thursday evening telegram
stated that the amount in fun had been
placed 10 the credit Of myself In
the savannah Bank and Trust Company.
Toe next day the sum OF Sli,0l7 0j was
counted out to Mr.. Verdery and myself i'm
live, ten, twenty, tirty aud one hundred
dollar bills, after which the whole
amount was equally divided between us,
and we each deposited our share in bank,
or rather in three banks"
"What are your plans for the futureY
asked the reporter.
~ have paid every cent I owed. except
S. ! am going % buy ms wife house
and in her nome; and In July / mean 10
take her 10 see her mother, whom she has
not seen for a number Of years"
Latest Spring Styles OF Light and Dark
Hats, Maeklnaws (Taylor's), at Gazan h
Co.'s, Bull and Broughton streets.-AdU.
Underwear a specially, at Belsingers,
% KVhftnkor atroat Ala
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

No, there can be no disappointment
No assertions are made that can not Do
substantiatcd. We speak OF %. II. Levy
81 Bro. the Fashionable Clothiors. az ls9,
l0l and 1893 Congress street. There rs M
discount ON the quality or variety of their
stock of Geuts', Youths and Boys Spring
and summer Clothing, Hats. Shoes ard
Furnishing Goods. Their suit, are we'll
made, iashionably cut and sure 10 iii.
They can dress every man and boy m
town, dHd gre each one d d,HereHt pattern
or shdde. Their motto is 81 .6W priees and
good goods" 80 trouble Co show goods.
and no harm done IL You don't huy.-Ade,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

The wonder Of those who 20 to the Har-
nett House, In savannah, is that 80 excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered TO tue public at such mini
mum rates. Without exaggerati0n, the
Harnett is rs good ~ that Of the Soreven
House, and the rates just one-half as
large. Courteous treatment makes mp
the sum Of It's attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville Fla.) HWdd.
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Facts Worth Knowing.

One of the largest and finest stocks Of
Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys and Chill
dren that was ever brought to this mar
ket, is now being offered at astonishingly
low prices, with a guarantee ticket on
each garment, agreeing TO refund the
money If purchase is Unsatisfactory and
returned uniniured within ten days. One
of the novelties in this stock is the Rough
ana Tumble Suit for boys from 4 10 y
years, made of all-wOol cloth. IN the most
substantial manner, and warranted TO
stand the toughest wear. To insure fair
dealing all goods are marked in plain tg-
ures. W. take pleasure in informing our
readers that this ESTABLISH ment is at the
cornerof Congress and Whitaker streets,
and is kept by A. FALK & SON.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
PORT STATISTICS.

Vessels Arriving at Savannah During
April,
The NEWS gives to-day the number of
vessels arriving in this port for the month
of April, with their rigs, nationality and
tonnage. The number does not include
arrivals at Tybee, but only the vessels
which have actually arrived at the
wharves, and have discharged and loaded
or are loading:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

BY INNINGS.

Left on bases-Savannah .. Augusta 3
struck out-By HoG1rd s, by Nichols J.,
Bases on baIls-NIcbl0s ,, HOfOrd 8.
Passed ba ls-SiXsmith 3
Time OF game-l:45.
Jmpire-Friend.
Nichols did some pretty work and the
entire field showed up in fine shape. Hof-
f0rd's pitching for the Augustus was
effective. not single base hit being made
by the Ssvannahs. The only base hits
made of Nichols pitching We're by Leary
and Hohord. Considerable money was
up on the game. To-day Smith and
Graves viii be the Savannahs' battery,
and Murphy and Donahue will take the
place Of Hofi0rd and Sixsmith for the
Augustus. The game will be called at 4
0'clopk
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

For the South Atlantic States to-day
Fair weather, clearing in the northern
portion. westerly winds, shifting to north
erlv in the northern portion, slightly
cooler, and higher barometer.
r1e height OF the river at Augusta at
1873 O'Clock p. II. yesterday (Augusts
time was 10 feet-a rise Of o. feet during
the past "a hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature
a Savannah MaN L 1854 and 1881:
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Notice.

Neither the Captain nor Consig nees of the
Italian barks "Amicizia." Roma" "Luci-
anO, Sierra" and Augusta Quinta," VIII
be responsible for any debts contracted by
the crews thereof.
NJ. S. COSULICH 81 CO., Consgne
SANANNAH Nav / 1851
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Grand Enioynent 10 sundav

The happiesC people on Sunday are those
who have some Of our Beer on hand at
10 cents a bottle, to be bou from every
grocer, or our box Beer at 81 for two dozen
bali pints, or one dozen pints, put up ex-
presslv for family use. Telephone 2G6.
Office 81 West Broad.
ado. CHAs. KoLsHoEN & BRO.
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Sperinl 2tcfifra .
Special Notice.

Steamer "St Nicholas" win make an At
ternoop Excursion TO WARSAW. returning
lay way of Laz8retto Creek and Tybee Bel
Buoy, on sUNDAY, May 3, leaving wharf
foo of Lincoln street at p NJ, city time,
and arriving at city about P. NJ.
Fare for trip 20 cents.
Refreshments on board.
Tickets at Office on wharf.
G. WILLIAMS Agent
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9nnrraI 9nnitnfinl,n.

LESTER The friends and acquaintance
tend the funeral of the former al her late
residence, Barnard. near CASTOR street, at 10
O'Clock THIS MORNING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Northern people who have recently
visited Savannah, Ca, speak well Of the
Harnstt House, which is said 10 provide
a better table than any other hotel In t1at
city hicdgO Ndti0Hal Hotel Reporter
Agfll -.
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Notice.

Headquarters GEORGIA HUssARS,)
SAVANNAH. GA, May ?, 1855.
All bills relating to the Tournament and
Ball must be presented at once to
W. DUNCAN JOHNSTON,
% Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

The incest line of Spring Clothing in
the city, at Appel Bros, and sold at New
York cost, to make room for improve
meDts.-Adp,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Middlesex Flannel Suits (warranted)
at So Dress and Business Suits-Cork-
screw and Cassimere-irOm $40 and up,
at Gazan n Co's.-AdU.
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rhe rnih.a stntes cnnrts.

AT the sitting az the United States Cir
cult Court yeste day the consideration
OF the case OF Jane Talcott against Chew
and Kelly was i'e sumed, and the court
granted an order appointing Hon. G.. C..
Jones, Of Augusta, auditor. to f7,s '.+.
mOny and 20 make q report On 'h'
40 the next term,
The case of John brown g.u q =. A.
Eskell, 10 recover dU MA .e- goo I1. NIuls.
ton of n contract 60 ow ,u..n. tu soa
from the port OF Oar POO. Was th.u called,
when, pending the h9 airing of the ar.u-
ment Of counsel, the 3 curt took % recess
until this morning at o'clock.
The nobbicst line OF Straw Hats 40 APP
pei Bros Clothing at cost, 10 make room
for improvements 10 th cir establishment
this summer. -AdU.
Lace and SILK scarfs, at Belslnger's, a
Whitaker streut.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

The proper caper in light Derbys ana
Straw Hats, at Belsingers, q Whit
aker street.-ddp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

The uniform scale Of prices. the ele-
gance OF cuisine, the comfortable. clearly
and home-llke appearance Of apartments.
have placed this popular hotel among the
most prominent OF the south, which re-
fleets great credit on rs manager who
leaves nothing undOno To- enhance the
comfort of its numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Owing TO extensive improvements at
our establishment this summer, we offer
stock at cost. Appel Bros. '-Ado.
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WEEKLY LETTER SHEET PRICE
CURRENT.

The Weekly Prices Current viii be
issued in letter sheet form at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Business cards of merchants will be in
serted in all orders for twenty-five copies,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
speciai Notice.


Gazan e Co. are selling Clothing % per
cent. less Lhln any othor honse in the CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Colored bordered Handkerchief and
Half Hose, at Belslnger's, a Whitaker
street..-Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
Wire Dish Covers,

ment on, at the only TEN CENT STORE in
town l54 Bryan street. Call and see these
and other bargains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

White shirts, open front, with studs,
at Belsmger's. "a whitaker street. -Ady.
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Gbsutst.

J. n. PRATT.
A NAUTICAL CHEMIST. Laboratory
II Beaufort, s. G. Analyses OF al kinus
performed with Dispatch. Fertilizer ANALYSES
o specially savannah 0fileo. 100 Bavstreet.
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0inenliihe.

IOHN r. FREEMAN q BROS, Practical
~ Tin and sheet Iron Workers. Tin rool,
ing n Hpeci lty. All work left with us VII
have our prompt attention.. Corner Whta-
kcr and President streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Observations taken at the same moment
Of time at all stations:
SAyANNAH. Mavl. lO.a6 p. NJ. CITY Time.
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zIurorru.
Darieig si0rr.

CHEApEsT VARIETY STORE. -- Goods
~ sold 80 Sc. and Toe. Just received, n large
lot Of Bed springs, which we will sell ~ as-
tOniAhiug low figures. We mean what We
say. Don't miss the place, 1856 Congress street,
pehrJencrson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02
2Ieirrinaru SURGEON.

rI'o OWNERS OF sTOCK.-I have located
4 my lnhrmary on Farm and Margaret
streets, for the treatment OF Sick and Lame
Horses and Mules, whore / can he found DAY
or night. / viii give my personal attention
20 an stock sent 90 me. Satisfaction Euoran-
teed. II. I.fERRELL, Agent, Veterinary
surgeon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Underwear a specially, at Belsinger's,
"a Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Latest Spring styles OF Light and Dark
Hats, Maekinaws (raylor's), at Gazan h
Co.'s, Bull and Broughton streets.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-02

Lace and six scarfs, at Belslngers, a
Whitaker street.-Adu.
The Tombstone., 1885-05-06
The Great Ergiisi. Remedy

Ii is q never faii,IG rlrr for ncI.rus d- biiity. exhausted VI scmiugi eak- ness, sl cInia'orrt ca. .O>t ma" h"Od. iH. Io- lcuey, Ta-aly,ie, ana All lhe tcrrIilc ,ftrts 1f self abuse. youth tullies and cXce>ses III mature yenrS-SuCi