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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27
WAITS FROM WELAKA.

The Lack OF Rain Shown In the APP
pearance of the Orange Groves.
WELAKA, FLA, May 26.-The unusual
dry weather this month has made some
orange groves look weak. Most grove
owners are now spraying their trees with a
sulphur solution to kill the so-called red
spider, little insect scarcely visible to the
naked eye, which attacks the underside of
the leaves and causes them to drop. The in
sect increases very fast, but is easily killed by
spraying, or good rain. The owner of a
good grove must be on the lookout all the
time to guard against the enemies of the
orange Much money is being spent, and
well spent. in putting down irrigating
plants. Those living near lakes and rivers
are fortunate, as the greatest trouble is want
of sufficient water. The orange crop is
much less than that of last SEASON. The
present prospects are for large crop of
grapes, especially the scuppernong and its
family. The late frosts used up most of the
peaches
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sembly amid wild enthusiasm on the part
of his supporters, and just after O'Clock
the joint assembly adjourned sine die.
RETURN OF THE sERGEAST-AT-ARMs.
At 5 O'Clock the sergeant-at-arms Of the
Senate returned to the city and reported
that he had been unable to find the fugitive
senator's. They came back after dark. The
city is the scene of great excitement to-
night
Senator Call is in receipt of many tele-
grams of coDgratulation tonight, and his
supporters are holding a love feast. The
anti-Call men are feeling very sore and
bitter just now.
A dispatch from Pensacola quotes s. R.
Mallory, lawyer. aud Congressman elect
from the First Florida district, but an anti
Call man, as of the opinion that the alb
sence OF quorum of members of the Sen
ate invalidates Senator Calls election.
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GOV. NoRTHEN's oLEMENoY.
Pardons Granted Some Convicts and
Refused to Others.

Pardons Granted Some Convicts and
Refused to Others
ATLANTA, GA, May 26.-The governor
to-day took action in half a dozen pardon
cases. Samuel Fleming. alias Thomas
Bishop, Atlantas blind bigamist had one
year deducted from his sentenced. Fleming
was sent up in 1888 for four years. When
he came here he was nearly 20 years old
and totally blind. He represented himself
as being very rich, and on the strength of
this he succeeded in marrying a young
woman about 20 years old. 1t leaked out
that he had another wife in Indiana and he
was arrested, tried and sent to the peni-
Tertiary. He has been engaged in pumping
water nearly three years at the Chatta-
hoochee brick works.
AN INCENDIARY PARDoNED.
James Roe of Forsyth county. who was
sent up for life for arson, he having fired
the jail in which he was confined to make
his escape, was pardoned.
A pardon for John McRae, who was con-
victed of assault with intent to murder and
sent up from Decatur county, was re-
fused.
Susan Rawlin had her sentence of one
year for selling whisky in Habersham
county three months at the request of the
judge who presided in her case.
A pardon was refused John J. Morris.
who was sent up for one year from DeKalb
county for abandoning his minor child.
The application of j. M. Sheppard, con,
victed of stabbing in Monroe county and
sentenced to six months, was also refused.
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EAST FLORIDA SEMINARY.
The commencement Exercises q,
Gainesville.

The Commencement Exercises at
Gainesville.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, May 26-The com
mencement exercises of the East Florida
Seminary were begun Sunday morning by
a sermon TO the pupils of that Institution by
Rev. A. B. Curry. The service was held in
thenew Presbyterian church and was largely
attended. Rev. Curry delivered beautiful
and impressive address from his text, Be
hold the man." John xix. 5, dwelling on
the humanity Of Christ and presenting his
life as model and exaruple-frst, in his
high. lofty. purpose; second. in the stead
fastness with which he adhered to that pur-
pose; third, his love of man, and, fourth,
his love to God.
The circuit court being IN session the con-
Guiding exercises were held in the assembly
room OF the seminary last Monday night,
including the delivery Of the prize declams-
tions. ed 81
-FOUR GOLD MEDALS.
Four handsome gold medals were award
ed two to the young ladies and two TO the
cadets. The fortunate winners were
Misses May Foster and Blanch
Porter and Cadets Byles and Lynch.
Diplomas were given 20 the graduating
class Of thirteen. The valedictory was de-
livered by Miss EfHe Walker Of Darien,
the only young lady of the class
OF 81. Owing to ai5 heavy
rain theit review of ] b the cadets
and dress parade was necessarily omitted.
Senator Pasco had promised to deliver the
annual address, but at a late hour was
prevented by illness in his family. The
mem bers Of the first and second class give q
banquet this evening in the mess hall.
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CAPT. FLEMING's BURIAL.

The Dead Trooper Greatly Beloved at
His Home.
MCINTOSH, GA, May 26.-Capt. Josiah
L. Fleming, commander of the Liberty In
dependent Troop, died Sunday in Thomas
vile. His remains were brought down
Sunday night and inferred Monday in the
family burying ground at Sunberry with
military ceremonies. In the death of
Capt. Fleming the troop has
lost one of its truest and noblest
soldiers. He was prompt and active in the
discharge of his duty as a commander, and a
man of decided Christian character, and
not only our troop but the entire communi-
ty has sustained a great loss. Lieut. A. 8.
Way, Sergt P. w. G. Waite and Secretary
r. F. Cassels were appointed as a committee
to draft suitable resolutions respecting his
deaph
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FIGHTING HIGHER FREIGHTs.

Lumber and Naval Stores Men Before
the Railroad Comm 'ssion.
ATHENS, Ga, May 26.-There was large
delegation Of lumber and naval stores men
before the railroad commission to-day " hen
the case OF the railroads asking an increase
IN freight rates came up. Hon. =. n. Nc
Tendon Of Tbomasyille and q. D. Owens OF
the Savannah, Florida and Western road
appeared Tor the railroads, and II. l.. ben.
ner for tho lumber men. j. j. MeDonough
of Savannah was examined IN behalf u the
lumber dealers. No decision was reached In
this or any other oass heard BY the com
mission. Another meeting viii DO held To-
MORROW,
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GHoReIA's UNDERWRITERS.
The Sixth Annual Convention in Ses
sion at Brunswick.

me sixth Annual convention IN $685.
sion at Brunswick.
BRUNSWICK, GA, May 26.-The first ses-
sion of the sixth annual convention of the
Georgia Funeral Directors Association was
called to order this morning in Brunswick.
The opening prayer was made by Rev. J.
o. A Cook, followed by an address of well
come on behalf of the city by Hon. NJ. ].
Colson. This address was responded to by
J. II. Clark of Springfield, o., after
which the routine of business was COM
menced. Fifty applications for membership
were received and the applicants admitted
to the association, increasing the actual
membership to 1876, Of which 104 are in at
tendance. The report of the treasurer and
secretary were read and accepted, the
treasurer's report showing a handsome
balance on hand.
THE GRIEVANCES.
The report of the grievance committee
was read and laid over for discussion. The
report consisted prominently Of complaints
against the Gate City Coffin Company and
the St. Louis Coffin Company, the Gate
City concern being charged with violating
the association rules, one of which prohibits
member from selling to non-members
The st. Louis company is charged with
selling to agents on commission who are not
members of the association. The associa-
ton adjourned until afternoon, converting
again to resume the routine business. AT
night another session was called and the
grievance committees report was discussed.
The Gate City company satisfactorily ad.
justed the complaint against it, but the st.
Louis company will be given another hear.
ing tomorrow morning.
Prof. Clark will deliver a lecture and
demonstrate the new improved process Of
embalming. The body of a half-grown per-
son has been procured, it is understood,
from Savannah and will be used in tn
demonstration. The afternoon will be de-
voted to an excursion to st. Simons Island,
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Fire at Covington.

CovINGToN, Ga, May 25.-The kitchen
and dwelling of W. B. Shepherd were de-
stroyed by fire Sunday morning. The
premises were rented and occupied by w.
F.aPickett and Y. NJ. Aaron. The furDi-
ture of the tenants was saved. The loss in
buildings is 81 900. The buildings were
we'll insured. The storehouses of W. B.
Lee and Y. G. Swan were prevented from
burning by the efforts of the bucket brigade.
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SALE OF LOTS
THURSDAY, MAY 2sth, 1891,
UPON
EXCEEDINGLY EASY TERMS,


The first sale of lots from the magnificent
property Of the Wilmington Island Pleasure
and Improvement Company will take place on
the Island as above Immediately
After the Arrival of the Afternoon Steamer
So as to enable those to attend who cannot
spend the entire day on the island.
The steamer will leave the island for the city
about $50 p. m, connecting at Thunderbolt
with the train for the city.
NOTE THE TERMS.
Twenty five dollars cash and $40 dollars per
month, with interest at : per cent. per annum.
Ten per cent. will be deducted from the cost
Of the lot If built upon in twelve months
THE STEAMER CRESCENT CITY
Will make two trips to the island, the first from
the foot of Abercorn street at 10 a. m.
The second trip will be from Thunderbolt
after the arrival of the 2:3O train from the city
Remember, if you don't want to picnic all day
on the island you will be in time for the sale by
leaving the Bolton street depot at 2:30 D. m.
G. II. DORSETT,
Real Estate Dealer
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TWO Death in Wilkes.

WASHINGTON, GA. May 26.-Col. r. F.
Jones. ST., was buried Sunday afternoon in
the Washington cemetery. The Irwin
Guards and Academy Cadets attended the
burial in full uniform.
Wyly M. Pope, an old and highly re-
spected citizen Of Wilkes county, died Sun
day Of paralysis.
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} Killed Ru - Train

WADLEY, GA, May &c. Richard Jessey.
negro boy from Americas, was run over
near Sebastopol by west bound train this
forenoon at s O'Clock, 4 crushing both legs
below the knee. He was picked up by Con-
ductor Beasley and brought here for treat
amputated both limbs. He suffered until
IL O'Clock, when he died
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JARRErT's CASE CRITICAL.

His Daughter Now Denies That She
Poisoned the Soup.
ATHENS, GA, May ga special from
the Jarrett poisoning affair in jackson
county states that DR.. Smith is very uneasy
about his patients condition. Mr.. Jarrett
is quoted as saying that if he dies he wants
his daughter hanged. The young lady is a
blonde of medium STATURE, and somewhat
pretty. She denies placing the poison in
the soup. The affair has caused considera-
BILE of a sensation.
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A Freight Depot Burned.

SUMNER. GA, May 26.-The freight depot
OF the Brunswick and Western at Isabella
was burned Sunday morning at O'Clock.
Fortunately there was very little freight
remaining on hand undelivered. About
thirty-five barrels of rosin were destroyed,
which were awaiting shipment. The agent
is using box car for storage room. The
damage is not estimated. The amount of
insurance and the company in which the
insurance is are unknown
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HOUSTON, TEX, May 26.-OHicer
Thomas Sarsby. who was shot last night by
F. T. Hunter while trying to save Mrs.
Stoner from murder by Hunter, has since
died Of his wounds. Hunter and his wife
are in jail
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Pvtbian Kniehts at Rome.

ROME. GA, May 26.-The Knights Of
PYthias captured Rome to-day. Mai. Gen.
Carnahan and Deputy Supreme Chancel-
by Capt John Printup and spent the after
noon driving about the city. The parade at
5 o'clock was very fine. Seventy knights
were in uniform and on horseback, preceded
by the band. An elegant reception was
rendered at the Armstrong from s to u
O'Clock tonight and several speeches were
mazda
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-27

EDITOR KERSH MARRIED,

Miss Lizzie Snead of Augusta His
Bride.
AUGUSTA, GA, May 26-Miss Lizzie
Snead, daughter of Judge Claiborne Snead,
was married tonight in st. Paul's Episco-
pal church to Editor William Kersh of Fort
Valley, Rev. Chauncey Williams officiat-
ing. Miss Vason, the cousin Of
the bride. was maid of honor
John L. Brown of Fort Valley was best
man, and there were ten couples of at
tendants. The church was filled, and there
was a large reception at the brides home.
MIR. and Mrs. Kersh left tonight for Fort
Valley, where another large reception will
be given them, after which they will leave
on an extended northern trip.
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ATLANTA, GA, May 90. Kenny g. Sat
sky, clothiers, were closed to-day by the
sheriff. IL Ia announced that they Will be
able 10 resume business la few days. Their
liabilities are $4,000. Their assets are said
% be double that amount.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

meeting of the SUBSCRIBERS to the CAP
ITAL STOCK of the PULASKI KNITTING
MILLS will be held at the Office of Hull & La
throp at O'Clock p. NJ. THURSDAY, May 2Sth,
1881, for the purpose of accepting the charter
and organizing. full attendance is desired.
W. w. WILLIAMSON,
Chairman Executive Committee.
R. E. L. DANIEL, Secretary.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


THORPE.-The friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. THORPE are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral of their infant son
at II O'Clock THIS DAY, from the residence of
j. A. Thorpe, 165 Jones street.
SMITH.-The relatives, friends and acduaint,
ance of Mr.. ]. r. SMITH are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from the residence or Mr.
5. F. Dupon, 200 WaIdburg street, THIS
"wednesday MORNING. at 10 o'clock.
GALLY.-The relatives and friends of JOSEPH
GALLY and of Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Labiche
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of
the former from the residence of Eugene
Lablche at 4:30 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON, at
81 York street.
TURNER-The friends and acquaintance of
Mrs. MARY TURNER, relict of the late Richard
Turner, and OF John Ward and family, and
OF George Turner, are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral of the former from her late
residence, south side of Charlton street and
second door west of West Broad street, at Q
O'Clock THIS MORNING.
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A NEW WATER ROUTE.

Result Of the Run from Chattanooga
to st. Louis.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, May 6.-The Her.
bert, the first steamer TO make the trip be-
tween Chattanooga and st. Louis, No., ar
rived here at o'clock this evening. The
Herbert left Chattanooga for st. Louis on
March 81 and arrived there twelve days later.
On the return trip she was handicapped by
a series of accidents including stranding
near the recently opened Muscle Shoals
canal, and has been weeks getting here.
The company, however, consider the
venture q success, and will continue the
trims
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Campbell Wants q New Trial.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 26.-Argu-
ment was made in the circuit court to-day
requesting new trial for Alex. Campbell,
the murderer of Miss Mamie Joseph of st.
Augustine. Judge Young refused to grant
the motion. The prisoners attorneys will
carry il to the supreme court
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Rome's New Water Works.

ROME, GA, May 26.-Half a mile from
Rome, on top of Tibbs mountain, a new
water works will be established with a
capacity Of 100000 gallons per day. j.
Paul Cooper, William Tower and others form
the new company. Its design is to give
Rome the finest water works system in the
state, and it will.
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40. A. r. Bill vetoed

LANSING, MICH, May 26.-The governor
has sent 10 the House his veto Of the G.. A.
X. bill which appropriates $50, 900 for the
entertainment OF the G. A. r. at Detroit
next August
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Cl!nch County,s prouhrt Broken.

BONNEVILLE, GA, May 26.-The long
and continued drought was broken by a
pretty good rain yesterday. The corn crop
is looking well. Owing 10 the drought and
cool nights cotton is looking badly.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.


NOTICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, May %, 1891
We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to close
our stores and other places of business at Two
C2) o'clock P. M, on SATURDAYS, beginning
with May 80 and ending with Aug. 49, 1891.
NJ. FERST'S SONS & co.
A. ENRICH & BRO.
GEO. W. TIEDEMAN & BRO.
HENRY SOLOMON & SON.
HERMAN & KAYTON.
A. B. HULL & CO.
]. E. GRADY & SON.
P. b. SPRINGER.
CHATHAM GROCERY co.
HUISLER & HIGGINS.
KOLSHORN & MANUCY,
MOORE & JOHNSON.
ISAAC G. HAAS.
A G. HARMON.
JULIAN SCHLEY & co.
MOORE & co.
FLEMING & EDMONDSTON.
GEO. S. HAINES.
n DEWALD & co.
G. w. Drummer.
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Jackeonyllle'e Poetonoe.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 20 Bids will
b. opened tomorrow for the lease 4 nov
premises for city p0si01ios purposes, ~
the city POSSIBILITIES was destroyed BY ths re-
cent hFs,
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Exemination Papers Sent out.

ATLANTA, GA, May 26.--The state school
commissioner to-day sent out to the various
county school commissioners examination
papers to be used at the forthcoming exami-
nation of public school teachers.
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"DO w MEAD kAsHln

Yure 'Unkel Adam kin borrow WI the
Geld" on yure Dimonds; yaller or wife Time
keepers, KIDDING, Tules, &c. Open from 2
A. NJ. to p. M, Saturdays to II P. NJ.
NEW YORK LOAN OFFICE
ADAM STRAUSS, Manager,
20 Jefferson street, cor. Congress street lane.
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ISLE HOPE,

Thirty acre farm, with buildings fruit
trees, grape vines, for sale cheap. Easy terms.
D. G. BACON
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AI.ooo.ooo for thn &c

SPRNGFELD, Ill May % The Senate
to-day passed the worlds fair bin appro-
pFlating al. GOO. 900.
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WHITE BLUFF.

The heAlthiest and quietest resort on the coast
Ample accommodations reasonable rates A
comfortable omnibus will run daily schedule 10
acc immediate bOarfers and visitors. com
meneing lay -; Leave city 1890 = ana I p,
n. Special fare 20 parties stopping a. my
house. "A, SCHMIDT
a. Mrs, Conyersea old stand.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after FEB. l. 1890, tie basis of meos-
Hrentent of al advertising iR the MORNING.
NEWS tOiu be agate, or at the rate of 81 30 an
inch for the fret ixsertion. No Special Notice
inserted for less than 81 90.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

CRY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, May 25, 1891
On MONDAY NEXT, June 1. 1891, will adj
vertise for sale the property of all persons in
arrears for real estate and other taxes due the
city for 1890. ROBT. J. WADE.
City Marshal
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Blaine Reefs WeIl.

Nav foRE, May Secretary Blaine
rested comfortably last night.
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NOTICE.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING COMPANY,
SAVANNAH AND ATLANTIC DIVISION,
SAVANNAH, GA. May %, 1891. !
Shippers of freight are requested to have
same at the depot at least TWENTY (20) MIN
UTES before leaving time of train; otherwise
such freight will be held over for next train
carrying freight. T S. NOISE.
Superintendent
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MEETINGS..

GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. AZ. 1. o. o. F
Special meeting at $3.50 o'clock THIS CWednes-
day MORNING TO pay the last tribute of re-
spect to our deceased Brother J. X. SMITH
All members are earnestly requested to at
tend, and those of other lodges fraternally in
vited. d. F. MCCOY, n. G.
i 6 TysoN Se.crateru
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BREEZY. BEAUTIFUL WILMINGTON
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THE RECEIVERS SALE
STILL CONTINUES
f61 Broughton street.
CLOTHING-CLOTHING CLOTHING.
HEAP-CHEAP-CHEAP
G. f. LAW, RECEIVER
E'NEW TWO-sTORY RESIDENCE FOR
SALE"
HAS NEVER BEEN OCCUPIED"
New residence north side of Duffy street.
third door east of Whitaker fronting south,
with all modern improvements. This property
will be sold on easy terms by the Home Build
ing Company. Apply to
P. D. DAFFIN & SON,
Corner Bryan and Drayton.
FRESH TENNESSEE BUTTER.
FRESH, EGGS,
TEN BARRELS GEORGIA SYRUP.
CLAY PEASE, BLACK PEASE, SPECKLED
PEASE
For sale by
W. INMAN MILLER,
$50 Ia Bay street
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Neither the Master nor Consignees of the
British steamship EGLANTINE, Bruce Master,
will be responsible for any debts contracted by
the crew. STRACHAN & CO.,
Consignees
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the Swedish bark ELISA
BETH, Anderson Master, must be presented at
our Office by IL o'clock M THIS DAY. or pay
ment thereof will be debarred
STRACHAN & CO.,
Conslgnees.