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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11
THE POTATO BUGS RAvAaRs.
Truck Farmers Preparing to Fight the
Colorado Pest

Truck Farmers Preparing to Fight the
Colorado Pest.
The potato bug, or Colorado beetle,
which, up to a short time ago, has not an
noyed southern farmers. appears to have
come TO stay. 1t made its appearance here
three years ago, but not in sufficient numbers
to do any serious damage until last year. The
severest winters have no effect upon the
beetle, as they go into winter quarters in
the earth Mr., NJ. L. Exley says yester-
days warm sun had the effect of bringing
out Of the ground a number of them, which
were flying around looking for the potato
plants, scarcely out Of the ground yet
The two most pernicious enemies with
which the potato grower has to contend are
the Colorado beetle and the blight or rot.
The average farmer will need no description
to enable him to idestity the beetle. 1t was
discovered in 1859 about 100 miles west of
Omaha City, Neb., whence it marched
steadily eastward. entering Cattaraugus
county, New York, in 1872. Since then it
has been permanent fnhahitant OF the
eastern states. requiring the greatest vigil
lance on the part of the farmer to keep 1t in
subsection.
The earliest mode of warfare adopted
was that Of Manipulating; but this tedious
tent, given way to the use of arsenical
poisons, of which paris green is generally
conceded to be the most effsctual.
II paris green ID used, it should be mixed
with water at the rate Of about three
quarters Of pound to forty-flve gallons
If pailful of white wash, made by slack
ing two or three pounds of lime, is added it
will be found OF great value, for 1t will not
only, by forming thin crust keep the
poison on the plants longer than it would
otherwise remain, but 1t will also, by rem.
dering it insoluble, obviate its tendency to
burn the plants.
The prejudice entertained by some peo-
pie against paris green as an insecdcide on
the ground that portions of 1t are liable to
be absorbed by the tubers, thus rendering
them poisonous, has no foundation, in fact
Frequent chemical analysis of ripe potatoes
have failed to reveal the slightest trace of
She poison, nor is there any record of sick
ness OF death resulting from eating potatoes,
the tops Of which bad been treated with it,
The poison was used here last year very
successfully. Mr.. Exley uses it in two ways:
In liquid form by putting about one
pound of paris green to about eighty gal
Ions of water and applying with an ordinary
watering pot, but better in a large way bv
means Of tank mounted on wheels and
provided with patent sprinklerS to apply
the liquid, which can be drawn by horse or
hand power.
The other way is to mix about forty
pounds of paris green TO a ton of finely pull
verizsd land plaster, and after allowing the
mixture TO stand for a few days apply 10 the
vines while the dew is on them, or Just after
rain, with an ordinary sitter or milk
strainer Care must he taken not TO put 10
on too strong, as injury 10 the vines may be
the result.
Mr. Exiey believes in vigorous fight
against the pest 10 which every truck farm
around Savannah is exposed.
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THE RICE MARKET DULL.
Indications Point to an Increased
Acreage This Year.

Indications Point to an Increased
Acreage This Year.
Rice growers in this section are holding
the balance of their crop for a rise in prices,
as they do not care to compete with Louis
lana dealers who at present seem to have
the bulge on the market. AS consequence
the local market Is somewhat depressed, and
is dull as is usual at this season Of the year
The crop in Louisiana this year amounts
to about 1900. 600 bushels, OF which 200, 600
have already been received, while the an
nuAl receipts at this market are
are about 80 900 bushels. The
receipts up to March l this year show a
large increase, however, over those received
at the same date last year. The compare
tive mill statement, as received by Mr.. w .
u. Morrel, shows that the receipts up to
March, 1899, were ,67S bushels, while
this year they amounted TO $40, 1871 up to
the same time. There is also a proportion
ate increase in the amount pounded and the
amount still on hand
The outlook for the coming year indicates
that the crop will be fully as large il not
larger than that of last season. The greater
portion Of the ground has been plowed and
narrowed and is about ready for receiving
the seed Reports from the planters indi.
cate that there will be a some " hat increased
acreage this season, though at present it is
difficult to estimate exactly what 1t will be.
Planters in this section estimate the Yield
at about forty bushels to the acre. The
average annual yield is put by the dealers
at 500, 900 bushels, which would REQUIRE
about $3.50 to IA 600 acres, though 1t ia
estimated that the acreage win be somewhat
greater than that this season.
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WANTS his WARD.

A Young Girl Alleged to Be illegally
Detained in Telfair Hospital.
Judge MacDonell will have an interesting
habeas corpus case before him Monday, in
volving the right of hospital matron to
the possession Of a young girl
Mary Ann Kelly was taken to the Telfair
hospital some time ago to be treated for
fever, and although to all appearances she
is better, she has never been allowed to
leave the institution. Her guardian, Robert
N. Stunt, tried on several occasions to get
the girl out, but for some reason he was re-
fused possession, although he alleges she
wanted to leave the hospital.
MIR. Stunt tried yesterday using persua-
sive means TO get possession of his ward
but failed and went before Judge Mao
Donell of the city court and swore out a
writ of habeas corpus for Mary Ann. Judge
MacDonell issued rule against Mrs. Dun
woody to produce the girl in court Monday
and show cause why she is detained at the
hospital, as alleged.
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LOCAL Personal.

P. s. Glover Of Macon is at the Pulaski.
W. T. Macarthur of Lumber City is at the
Pulaski.
J. d. Mccullough Of Brunswick is at the
De Soto.
Thomas O'Connor of Brunswick is at the
De Soto.
Bishop Nicely of Maine is stopping at the
De Soto.
Wright Stedmau of Asheville, N. O., is at
the De Soto.
B. F. jacobson Of Atlanta is stopping at
the De Soto.
Charles I. Foster OF Atlanta is registered
at the De Soto.
P. e. Twiggs OF Georgetown, 8. c., is
stopping at the Pulaski.
James B. Erwin Of the United States
army is at the De Soto.
W. G. Whnden of Greenville, 8. c., is
registered at the Pulaski.
Malcolm Mccullough of Brunswick is
registered at the De Soto.
Edward A. Field of Norwich, England, is
registered at the De Soto.
J. W. Miller and E. E. Stone of Dublin
are registered at the Pulaski
G. Holcombe Richardson of Columbus is
In the city, guest Of the De Soto.
h. NJ Means Of Charleston was visitor
on the floor of the cotton exchange yester-
day.
Robert A. Pinkerton. the famous de-
tective captain Of New York city, is regis
tered at the De Soto.
E. G. Palmer of the welllknown commits
sion and produce house Of Palmer, Riven-
burg & Co. of New York is in the city stop
ping at the De Soto.
III. Breslin and daughter, of Chicago, are
registered at the De Soto. Mr.. Breslin is
the proprietor Of the famous Auditorium
hotel in Chicago and the Gilsey house in
New York city.
9. Mod. Nathan, formally of the Cen
trial railroad, is in the city. Mr.. Nathan is
now handling Atlanta real estate, and his
many friends In Savannah will be glad to
learn that he is making a great success
of it,
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TELFAIR ACADEMY.
A Plan to Get a Great Pict-
ure for It.

IA . AO4 L.
The MORNING NEWS believes the posses.
sion by the Telfair academy OF oae Of the
great pictures that will be exhibited at the
Columbian fair would give pleasure to all
the friends Of the Academy. Why notraise
an amount sufficient to purchase one of
themf The Academy's friends can easily do
it. II each one Of them will give the under
taking his support the thing will be accom-
plished.
The Academy has many friends, and they
are not confined to this city or state. They
are to be found in many states for Of the
thousands Of visitors to the city within the
last two or three years from all parts of the
country, many Of them have passed pleas
ant hours viewing its treasures. From some
OF these help may be expected.
OF course Savannahians will respond gen.
erously, and SO will 6eorgians outside of
Savannah. The Academy is in fact south
ern institution. 1t is the only Acade-
my of fine arts south of Washington.
The sources therefore from which assistance
may be hoped for are many.
Subscriptions will be received by the
MORNING NEWS and promptly acknowl-
edged in the column that will be devoted to
that purpose. Let every friend of the
Academy help in this undertaking and the
institution will have among its collection
one Of the great pictures Of the Chicago
FE0ositfOn
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Ready. Ready.

Our spring stock. comprising all of the
newest fabrics and latest styles, is now
ready. We take pleasure to say that we
are in shape to eclipse any of our former
attempts. Our stock has been carefully
selected. with an eye to beauty, neatness
and perfect workmanship; every garment
must fit like custom work or money re-
funded. Come and look at our windows.
See the styles. To parents We can posi-
lively say that our line of boys and chill
drens suits, from 215Sear kilt suit up
are the nobbiest ever shown in this city
Although it is universally admitted that
our goods are of superior quality, our prices
are as low as the lowest. aud to keep 10 the
lead we will still continue to allow dis
count of 10 per cent on all cash purchases.
I'D. 3. II, LEVY & BRO.
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he WAS a STAR WAITER.

AlonZo Bells Career as a Hotel Nan
Suddenly Wound Up.
Alonzo Bell was a star waiter at the De
Soto until daypr two ago. He was all
politeness and attention to the guests and
tried TO make good impression upon them
by his manners and promptness, and no
doubt secured more than few tips,
de will not wait on tables any more for
awhile, nor will he receive any more tips.
Bell is now an inmate OF Sheriff Roman q
barred hotel. He is occupying a cell on a
very serious charge, which if proved will
give him a new style OF life for a few years
at least.
Several days ago some things we're missed
out Of the De Soto and Detective Wether-
horn was called in. He watched awhile and
finally arrested Bell. The negro is very
stylish in his manner and grew quite in
dignant at the idea of being charged with
wrong-doing and even after lot Of spoons
belonging 10 the hotel was pulled out of his
pocket he insisted that he was only carry
ing them in that convenient way 10 the
kitchen.
search warrant was sworn out before
Justice Naughtiu and Bells house was ca re-
fully gone through by Detective Wether-
horn. he discovered a fine decanter and a
lot of De Soto glassware, and Quanti-
ties Of other things which probably came
from other hostelries in different parts of the
country. There were seventeen suits of
clothes, no doubt taken from guests rooms
in other hotels, several boxes of knives,
forks and spoons and quantity of table
silverware. These articles were all taken 60
Justice Naughtin's Office, and Bell
went to Jail 1t is believed Bell is guilty of
another extensive robbery, but 50 far he re-
fuses to talk.
The negro worked as a hotel waiter for
years In New York, Boston, Long Branch
and Jacksonville. He had only been at the
De Soto since November.
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BEWARE TIE ELECTRIC BUG.
The Mysterious Insect Said to Sting
Like IN Adder.

! The Mysterious Insect Said to Sting
Like sn Adder.
/ The electric bug, which has been such a
puzzle to scientists, appearing and disap-
pearing in q manner most mysterious. is in
the field again, and his kind is getting more
numerous around the old arc lights every
nj. hit
These bugs we're for q long time con-
sidered harmless, but there is one man in
Savannah who has a feeling recollection of
contact with one, and now he says be had
as soon handle a rattlesnake. some time
ago Mr.. j. Mclaughlin. who had handled
the bugs before in tossing them from bis
parior on a summers evening or in
brushing them from his door stoop,
picked up one of the creatures in his parlor
where, in It's frivolity, it had sought re-
treat, never DIRE aiming that there was any
danger lurking in the fangs Of the thinly
clad species of insect. As he gave It a
toss he also gave IL a slight squeeze. As be
did so he felt singing sensation, which
quickly overspread his hand and then his
arm. The sensation was of a peculiar
nature, aud he knew there was something
wrong. A deluge Of arnica, camphor, alcohol
and almost every other ingredient that the
medicine closet contained was OF no avail;
the pain was still there, and all night long
be had 20 hold his hand in an upright posi-
ton, only 70 md the next morning that
both hand and arm had broken out with
scaly ulcers which extended even to his
head. II was only after a long and con-
tinual application OF "a bismuth and vaseline
poultice that the ulcers healed.
The bugs which came with the introduce
ton of the brilliant arc light were for a
long time a puzzle TO scientists
who were at loss to To-
cate them In the category
of the earths inhabitants. They are about
an inch and a half long and from a six
tenth TO a quarter in thickness and seem TO
consist wholly OF wings and legs. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin says il is with the end OF their
claws that they bite or sting, and be believes
If it had not been for the immediate applica-
ton of mediciness the poison would have
been far more serious than it was
The electric bug is now believed TO come
from swamps and low marshy places, aud
Is attracted by the brilliancy Of the light,
but their appearance and Disappearance
seems still yelled in mystery. They have
been looked upon as innocent creatures
without power to do any harm, but the
above experience will probably put people
on their guard, especially as the insect is
growing more abundant.
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a Great Company.

The seni~centennial year of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company introduces to the
public two new forms Of insurance, viz.
The continuous installment policy" and
the "five per cent debenture." The com
pany under the installment policy really as>
sumes the guardianship of the wife upon the
death Of the husband and pays her annually
during her life the sum provided for in the
policy. The premium rate for this
form Of insurance is less than that charged
for the ordinary life policy.
The income of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company in 1892 amounted to $40, 23S, S65 "A.
The career Of this great company for the
half century just passed is a wonderful illus
tration Of the irresistible force of conserya-
tism combined with progress.
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TO RAISE TIE UNDINE.
The Contract Let and the Work 90
Begin To-day.

The Contract Let and the Work 20
Begin To-day.
The bids for raising the supken Austrian
bark UDdine were open yesterday and the
contract was awarded to Martin Cooley and
Diver Brown.
The contractors took the job at $1,000,
and will go down to-day to make a pre-
liminary survey of the work before them,
which will have to be completed within
thirty days. Advices from the owners
state that they would guarante tee the pay
ment of the amount, and the contract was
then awarded by the Austrian consul, Mr.
Karow.
The Undine, which was sunk i'm the chan
mel just above the quarantine station about
two weeks ago, while attempting to come
up to the city against a strong wind with
out any ballast, is a valuable piece of prop
erty, and was insured before leaving Aus
tria, for $4,000, so it is we'll worth while
TO have her raised instead of leaving her to
be blown up by the government as an OBJ
structlon to navigation.
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RAIL AND CRossTIR.

A Washington, ID. o. telegram says
1.-THE Interstate commerce commission to-day
in en- opinion by Commissioner Veazey, an
nounced its decision of the case OF the
Gerke Brewing Company against the Louis
Vile and Nash willie Railroad Company, the
Kentucky Central Railroad Company, and
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany, in favor of the complainant. The
main point alleged in the complaint is that
the Louisville and Nashville and Kentucky
Central companies charge more for the
transportation Of beer in carloads from
Cincinnati to Middlesborough, KY, than
they together with the Norfolk and West
ern charge for carrying the same commod-
itY for longer distance over the same line
in the same direction to Lynchburg and
other points in Virginia. Defendants are
directed to cease and desist from making
the greater charge complained OF on or be-
fore March 20, 1898, and to henceforth alb
stain from making any less charge for
longer than for shorter distances upon the
line in question. except upon she filing by
them of an application for relief from the
operation Of the fourth section. and the
issuance by the commission Of an order per-
hitting such lesser charge"
Railroad men are familiar with the
details of the trouble G. A. De5aussure,
passenger agent Of the Memphis aud
Charleston, got into some time ago for the
alleged violation of agreements by selling
tickets to large party Of emigrants TO a
point in Georgia at a greatly reduced rate.
The Memphis Passenger Association held a
meeting Tuesday to investigate the charges,
which, by the way, were made by Mr.. Ellis
OF the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Mem
phis. According to the terms of the agree
ment the Memphis and Charleston would
have been compelled 60 pay q handsome
sum should the charges have been sustained.
But the association in session failed to find
Mr.. DeSaussure guilty. The case was
therefore, dismissed and the associations
agreement still remains in force,
The sale Of the Carolina, Knoxville and
Western railroad, at GreenviIle, s. c., has
been postponed indefinitely. The bondhold-
ers, principal among which is the National
Bank of Augusta, thought the time set for
the sale inopportune and requested the
United States judge to postpone. He
acceded to their request.
The Augusta Southern is to be the now
name of the Augusta, Gibson and Sanders
vile railroad. A plan of reorganization
has been decided upon. The road will be
standard gauge and other improvements
will be made.
A new vestibule limited is to be put on
between Atlanta and New York. It will
leave Atlanta on the Georgia, Carolina and
Northern road and make the trip to New
York in twenty-five hours, making only
twelve stops en- route. It will be put on by
June at latest.
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Fine Groceries Etc.

Messrs. W. W. Ferguson 81 Co., having
purchased the welI-known grocery business
of NJ. D. Hirsch & Co., intend to run the
same in first-class style, intend to conduct
the same in tlrst-class style, and would be
glad TO see their friends and the former GUS
toners OF the house. Every effort will be
made to give entire satisfaction to all who
may favor them with their patronage.
ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11
GET A NEW HAT.
Where to Get Il.

Where you are not confined to any one
style, but where you can see before you and
try on the styles of each OF the leading hat
ters, Your hat should be becoming to you
and there are many styles all of which are
equally fashionable and which are to be
found in Savannah at the Falk Clothing
Company
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Tha Modern Way

Commends itself to the well informed to do
pleasantly and effectually what was for
merly doae in the crudest manner and dis
agreeably as well. To cleanse the system
and break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects, use the
delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup OF
FiRs-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

William O'Connor was yesterday awarded
81, 500 damages against the Electric Rail-
way Company by jury in the city court.
MIR. O'Connor's wagon was run down by a
car at West Broad and Stewart streets last
April and he was thrown out and received
injuries which confined him to bed for a
long time. He sued for $1,000. O'Connor
q O'Byrne represented him and Charlton,
Mackall & Anderson represented the Elec-
trio company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11
A Single Trial

Convinces the most skeptical Of the efficacy
of Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. No wait
ing for results. Its action is immediate,
direct and certain. Sold by all druggists
Trial free.-dd
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A "HUGGER" ABROAD.

Two Ladies' Given Sudden Soueez.
ing on the Street.
There is a "hugger" at large in Savan-
nah, and ladies out after dark without es-
corts stand in danger of getting squeezed on
the streets. Night before last about O'Clock
two ladies were suddenly grabbed and
Rugged by an unknown white man at Bar
nard and Bolton streets. They screamed
and attracted a crowd of people, but the
"hugger" was gone before help arrived
The ladies described him as a stylishly
dressed young man, but the affair was 81
sudden that they could not tell what bis
face looked like.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

The tug Ripple, which was sunk at the
dock on the north side OF the river. has been
raised and was saoat yesterday. The cause
OF her sinking seems to be- due TO the fact
that she had been leaking, and that suf-
the crew to force her down far enough to
cover her open works, and in consequence
she filed and went down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

The Norwegian bark Avanti was cleared
yesterday by Chr. G. Dahl g. Co. for Ham
burg with 1888 barrels rosin, weighing
LAOS, $50 pounds, valued at 5000, and 430
barrels rosin oil, measuring 1855 gallons,
valued at S2,47S n, and 60 barrels pitch,
valued at $l99 81. Total valuation of
cargo, S9.744 Is. Cargo BY s. P. Shotter
Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

The jury in the city court In the case Of
Allen Eliarbee against the Belt Line road
an account OF which appeared in yesterdays
MORNING NEWS, rendered a verdict for the
plaintiff for $500.
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S1,O53 q
RIVER AND HARBOR.

Chr. G. Dahl & Co. cleared yesterday the
Norwegian bark Taurus for st. Petersburg
with SOIL barrels rosin, weighing 1,446,-
1856 pounds, valued at $500. Cargo by
Raymond Judge & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

Photographer-You son ordered this
likeness from me. ut is certainly very
much like him. Has be paid for itp' mot
yet" THAT is still more like him. "-Zit-
BITS.
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east or west, or north or south,

In east or west. or north or south,
They to themselves an outrage do,
Who cannot boast fresh, sweet mouth,
With teeth like pearls begemmed with dew,
When SCZODONT all this supplies,
And works the charm before our eyes.-ad.
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AT THE COURTS.

Two Criminals Sent Up by the supe-
rior Court.
John Butler was tried in the superior
court yesterday for assault with intent to
murder. but got off with verdict OF stab
biug not in his own defense. Judge FALL
giant sentenced him to pay fine Of $50 or
serve six months on the chain-gang
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-11

First Citzen-How is It that so many
Englishmen fight shy of home rulel
Second Ditto-I fancy because it begins
with the letter h.-BoSton Herald.
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There will be serious trouble If you don't
overcome those dyspeptic symptoms.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine you
need. I'D.
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Tested by Time. For Bronchial affections
Coughs, etc, Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs have
proceed their efficacy by test of many years.
Price Is cants-nd.