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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
FLORIDA's PINEAPPLEs.
The Industry Growing Rapidly In
Orange County.


Orlando. Fla. May 1.-THE pineapple in
dustry of this section is rapidly growing
In volume and Importance A few months
ago letter from this place gave in detail
the situation as It then existed with the
names of planters and the acreage of each
Since that time additions have been made
to the old plantations, and new men have
come into the field. Since the date Of
that letter the acreage has been doubled
and the ranks of the growers strengthen
ed by additions in proportion
MIR. Russell, the original grower, has
leased tract of land adjoining his home
place for term of years, and is now pre-
pairing it for planting. Messrs
Sperry and Thornton each hav-
ing extensive plantations. have
Joined forces and leased the old
South Florida fair grounds, which con-
tain considerable area of unoccupied
ground. Their lease is for a term of ten
years. 1t is their purpose to cover the
vacant land with the half shade In vogue
here, and plant It in pineapples. They are
propagating plants from stools or old
stumps imported from the Sandwich Is
lands, and will be able to plant this land
from plants of their own raising. Messrs.
Tracy and Underhill, the former an east
ern man, who has resided in this county
Tor several years, Lne latter a new Access
sion from Connecticut have bought ten
acres of ground, and already have a por-
ton of it under cover and planted with
the same kind of stools from Honolulu. 1t
is their purpose to plant the entire
ten acres, as rapidly as the new plants
can be obtained. Mr.. Hill, recently of An
sonia, Conn. has also contracted the
fever, and rs now propagating plants
with which to cover tract Of land recent
ly purchased by him.
These are but a few Of those who have
revently been hit by this epidemic. Many
others have IL In milder or more Sc
we're form. the exact degree Of the affec-
ton being gauged in most cases by the
length of the bank account of the victim.
This industry has grown up slowly. 1t
has had no boom. AS a rule, men have
fought shy Of it, and have only been con-
development and net receipts for
years. Finally, they have become
convinced against their wills. or against
well established convictions. Now they are
kicking themselves because they did not
succumb sooner so that they might now
be enjoying the fruits of profitable and
well established industry.
one of the most substantial Indications
OF the desirability of this pineapple busi-
ness Is the fact, that while thousands Of
improved and unimproved places In this
portion of Florida are on the market and
owners are anxious to sell, not a penny
Is on the market and not an owner Of
pinery would listen 20 an offer to pur-
chase unless the party making the offer
would put up an independent fortune.
They are hanging to what they already
have and making frequent and extensive
additions, but are not unloading.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BAPTIST HOME MISSIONS.
Convention of the WOman's Society
Opened at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 1.-THE preliminary
fellowship meeting marking the opening
of the twenty-second annual meeting Of
the Woman's Baptist Home Mission So
cety, and which was also the first of
many meetings to be held in the Fourth
Avenue Baptist church this week, in con-
nection with the Baptist anniversaries,
took place at o'clock this afternoon. 1t
was presided over by Mrs. John Krouse
of Chicago, and the proceedings were
characterized by great earnestness.
At o'clock the meeting was turned into
a service of prayer and praise, led by Mrs.
Swift of Chicago. A night meeting was
held. devoted to the reading of reports
without action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
SANTA CLARA SKlRMIsHES.
THIRTY INSURGENTS KILLED AND
sIXTY-FIVE Captured.

TJventy-six I0snrEents KILLED ana
thirteen Captured in the Prov
iuces of Mantanzas, Havana and
Pinar del Rio - The Government
Losses in These 'E.ugagements STA
Mon KILLED md Twenty-seVen
Wouuded--TwO Reports of Spanish
defeats Pronounced Unsrue-Wait-
ing for the Reforms.
Havana. May l7.-During a number of
small skirmishes which have taken place
recently in the province of Santa Clara,
the insurgents had thirty men killed, an
insurgent major and a sub-prefect sur
rendered and sixty-five armed insurgents
were captured.
In the provinces of Matanzas, Havana
and Pinar del Rio twenty-six insurgents
,yera killed in recent slxirmishes and thir-
Teen surrendered to the Spanish authorl-
ties.
cial reports, the government forces lost
six killed and had twenty-seven wound
ed A detachment of troops commanded
nv Cen. Molina which was escorting a
convoy from Manzanila to Bayamo, in
the province of Santiago de Cuba has dis
lodged an insurgent force in positions
which il occupied The troops had tWen-
tv-fve men wounded.
The Spanish officials here say that the
stories published by a New York paper
to-day from Havana, via Key West an
nouncing the defeat of Col. Ruiz near
Manzanila with loss of many killed, and
the defeat of Col. Aguilar near Guines.
this province, recently, by insurgent
forces are untrue
The Marquis Palmerola, the civil gov
ernor of Havana, has gone to Placetas,
province of Santa Clara, to confer with
Can't Gen. Weyler regarding the pardon
for political offenders which is momentar-
ilv expected to be announced from Ma
drid on the occasion of the eleventh an
niversary of the birth of King Alfonzo
Kill which occurs to-day.
The royal decree putting into force the
reforms which the government decided on
March Is, should be established in the
provinces of Santa Clara, Matanzas, Ha-
yana and Pinar del Rio. arrived from
Spain to-day. Elpais. the organ of the
autonomists, and all the other dailies con-
graduate the queen regent on the event,
which is coincident with the birthday of
Alfonso XIII.
In sandiego, Cuba, several persons,
among them FIVE druggists, have been
thrown into Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
WESTERN RAIL RATES.
The Local Associations to Be ReOr-
ganized by the Roads.


ganized by the Roads.
Chicago. May 1.-THE chairman of the
Western Passenger Association has sent
a notice to all the lines In the association
that it has been found advisable to revive
the local associations at all the railroad
centers throughout the association terri
tory, and If possible to have them in
working order by May "A. For a time
it was the intention to get along without
the local associations, at least until af-
ter the membership of the association
should have been completed. This has
been found impossible however, and as
the roads that were already members of
the association were suffering from the
lack of the local associations it was de-
termined to put them into operations at
once They will be in all of the cities
in which they existed before the associ-
alton went to pieces Immediately follow
ing the PRONUNCIATION of the supreme
court decision.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
CITY BREVITIEs.
& meet to-nIrht Al Tlks. hall.

The Elks meet tonight at Elks hall.
The Republican Blues, under command
Of Capt. J. J. Gaudry, practiced guard
mounting at the regular drill last night
In order to be In readiness for that feat
ure Of camp life when they go to Camp
Northen.
G. Christi. fruit dealer at No. 239 RAN
dolph street, Is on the Information docket,
on the charge Of violating the Sunday or
dinance by having his place of business
open Sunday and selling fruit. candy and
peanuts.
st. Pauls Parish Aid Society will give
strawberry and Ice cream festival this
afternoon from 4 to o'clock az Yonge' $
hall. The entertainment is especially for
children and a large crowd is expected to
be present.
In the report OF exercises by Grace
church Sunday school In tho Morning
News yesterday, the name OF Mr.. George
=. Virgins appeared as superintendent
It should have read Mr.. NJ. l.. Mingle-
dorff superintendent
George Tolbert. a local bum and a ma
tive product Of Savannah. was before the
recorder yesterday morning. on the charge
Of drunkenness. Tolnort had only been
n few days OFF the gang. and the recorder
sent him back for thirty days.
Square red boxes have been placed at
the corners OF the lanes on the principal
streets down town. They are intended as
reccptacles for paper and similar light
trash, and citizens are expected 20 throw
such waste into the boxes instead of into
the street. The boxes can be readily dis
tlngushed by their color. They are pro-
vidod with tops TO keep the paper from n.y.
ing out with every breeze, but II requires
very little exertlon to lift the tops.
The exhibition OF the stereopticon pic
lures Of the scenes and work along the
Chicago drainage canal. which has already
been described I'm the Morning News, will
be given tomorrow night at ST. Johns
parish hall. The affair Ia In charge OF Mr..
James M. Dixon, chairman OF the water
commission, and Mr.. W. q. Cam, ex-
chairman Of the water committee. and a
number OF invitations have been sent out.
Mr. 7. T. Johnston. who will give the ex-
hibition. Is assistant-chiof engineer OF the
canal construction. Mr.. Johnston also
planned the Savannah water works and is
now engaged In testing the wells at the
works.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
SOUTH CAROLINA's SCANDAL.
TiIIman Demands an Investigation
of the Dispensary Matter.

Washington. May Ex-senator Tillmsn
has written a letter TO Gov. Ellerbee. call
ing for a thorough investigation OF the
dispensary scandals in South Carolina.
The senator volunteers 70 appear before
the committee 10 answer such question:
as may be put to him.
The letter was intended for publication,
mt the governor declines to give 70 out.
senator Tilman says be viii wait UNI
al he receives an explanation from the
governor. but he Is determined that the
letter shall reach che people Of the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
JUBILEE FEAST AT LONDON.
An Anonymous Contributor Sends "a
Donation of 5000.

London, May 1.-THE Princess of Wales
fund. started at the suggestion of her
royal highness, to provide dinner or some
substantial meal during the week of the
jubilee commemoration for the poorest of
the London poor, beggars, outcasts and
tenants of the slums, received to-day an
anonymous contribution OF f25, 0O0
Lord Mayor Faudel Phillips has announ-
ced that with the receipt of this donation
the fund is closed. The Princess of Wales
headed the subscription list with f1OO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
CHILDREN cREMATED.
Forest Fires sweep over Their Home
in Wisconsin.

shawano. Wis. May l7-Martin wicks
and wife who live near Gresham. this
county left their home this morning TO
look after some stock that had strayed
away. During their absence forest fires
spread over the farm and destroyed tho
house Three small children, who had
been left alone. perished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
CAROLINA's DIsPENsARY LAW.
A Case Involving Its Constitutional
ity Before Judge SimOntOn.

A Case Involving Its Constitutional
ity Before Judge SimOntOn.
Charleston, S. c., May ia case in
volving the constitutionality Of import
ant provisions of the dispensary law of
South Carolina was up before Judge ST.
monitor in the United States circuit court
here to-day. The arguments were made
on the petition Of Messrs. Vandercook &
Co. of California against the liquor COM
missioners and state constables, asking
the court to enjoin them from seizing
liquors of the plaintiffs shipped into the
state, or in any other way interfering with
the business of the company in this state.
Argument for the state was made by At
torney General Barber and Vandercook &
Co. were represented by j. +. X. Bryan,
the lawyer who has done so much to
break up the dispensary law. The case
will be continued tomorrow.
The court room was packed with spec
tators throughout the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
TOBACCO TRUSTS TROUBLES.
One of the COmpany's Lawyers Ex-
plains the situation.

plains the Situation.
Chicago ILL.,, May 17-Ex-Attorney Cen
eral of the United States Circuit
Court Aldrich, who represents the
tobacco trust in the litigation
now pending in the circuit court be-
fore Judge Gibbons, while discussing the
case, said to-day: There has been no in
junction issued by Judge Gibbons against
the American Tobacco Company doing
business in Illinois, and there can be none
at the present time. All the court has
done is to override a demurrer filed by
the company to tine information of the at
torney general of the state. The infor-
nation is full of inaccurate and false
statements, which cannot be sustained by
proof and the company will answer, as
is has a right to do at any time within
thirty days. Testimony will then have
to be taken which will require months and
perhaps years, after which the case will
have to be tried. Then an appeal will lie
to the supreme court of the state and from
there to the supreme court of the United
States. If the case, on account of its i'm
portance, should be advanced for hearing
there is no possible way that 1t can be fin
ally decided within three years from this
date, all the parties doing their utmost
to speed it."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
NEW POsTMAsTERS IN GEORGIA.
The President Fills Eight Fourth
Glass Omces.

Washington, May 1.-THE following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
for Georgia to-day:
Cornelia, Habersham County-I. T. Sell
ers.
Dahlonega, Lumpkin County-J. G. Brit
tain.
Douglas Coffee county--A B. Finley.
Harlem, Columbia County-C. y. Good
rich.
Hogansville, Troup County-I. A. Loftin
Jonesboro, Clayton County-G. A. Mil
ner
Sumter. Worth County-L. VI. Sumner
Tunnel Hi. Whitfield County--Mollie
Henderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
Southern Railway

THE GREAT SOUTHERN SYSTEM.
The route OF the famous ''Vestbuled
Limited" and the United States Fast Mail
Trains.
Schedules effective April 10, 1891.
BY 90th meridian time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
New TriaI for keller.

Atlanta, Ga, May 17.-Hon. p. w. Mel
drim and Solicitor General Osborne APP
peared before the supreme court this morn
ing in support of the motion for new
trial I'm the case of Barlow Keller, con-
victed in Chatham superior court Of seduc-
ton. II is believed the motion will be
acted on favorably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
BROTHERHoOD OF TRAINMEN.
The International Convention In ses-
sion at Toronto.

ton Of the International Brotherhood Of
Railway Trainmen opened here to-day.
Delegates from nearly every state In the
union and the province OF Canada are In
attendance. This Is the first time the
brotherhood has met IN Canada and the To-
cal reception committee has made COM
pete arrangements for the entertainment
OF the visitors
Associated with the brotherhood is the
Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood OF Railway
Irainmen' which is represented by Miss A
-. downing brand secretary and treasur-
Indianapolis. Atlanta and New Orleans
uIe aiter the next convention II ls ex-
beeted the convention viii last tnl Tues
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

Washington, May i7.-rhe controller OF
the currency has declared per cent
dividend IN favor Of the creditors Of the
Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
wnrwicL.s Postmaster a suicide

Morse. postmaster az Warwick, has com
mltted suicide. Business troubles and the
circulation Of a petition for the appoint-
ment Of a new postmaster are supposed to
have been the cause.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
JOHN g. GRAF DEAD.
lie was one of the Publishers of the
Tobacco Leaf.

Chicago. May l7-John G. Graf one OF
the publishers OF the Tobacco Leaf. died
At the Polytechnic hospital yesterday Mr.
Graf was taken III three weeks ago with
pneumonia. As he was recovering his
physicians discovered traces Of blood pois-
onlng and the complication OF this with
pneumonia caused death. Mr.. Graf, whose
home was az Flushing. l.. l.. was one OF
the most extensively known men connect
ed with the tobacco business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
Tvo NominntIons sentIn

washington. May 1.-THE President To-
day sent the following nominations 70 the
Senate.
Frank A. vanderiip Of Illinois 70 be as
slstant secretary OF the treasury
Brig. Gen, Genus X. Bliss, 70 be major
general.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
CALHOUN's TRIP TO CUBA.
No word Received From Him since
His Departure.

No word Received From Him since
His Departure.
Washington, May 17.-Up to the present
moment no word has come to the state
department from Mr.. Calhoun, who went
TO Cuba as special counsel for the United
States in the Ruiz case. 1t is known
through Gen. Lees dispatches that he ar
rived safely, but from the special counsel
himself not a single word has been receiv-
ed at the white house or the state depart
ment This is not a matter of surprise to
the officials, because it is hardly to be ex-
pected that Mr.. Calhoun, or any other per-
son in the short period of time that has
elapsed since his arrival in Havana, could
be in a position to report upon so difficult
a subject as the actual conditions in Cuba.
The strongest possible denial is made at
the department that Mr.. Rockhill, while
assistant secretary of state under the last
admins ira ton, addressed instructions to
United States consuls in Cuba, warning
them to make their reports less favorable
TO the Cuban cause and more favorable
to the Spaniards. Mr.. Rockhil is still at
the state department by request of the
President, aiding his successor in the work
of his office. He says that the statement
is unqualifiedly false. Gen. Lee has in
formed the department that Jose F. Du-
mas, who was arrested in Cuba, April 20
last, has been released by the Spanish au-
thorities.
Havana. May r.-Senor Maguel Diaz,
mayor of Havana. paid visit to the Ho-
tel Inglaterre to-day to meet William ].
Calhoun, who has come here to represent
the American government in the investi-
cation of the circumstances attending the
death of DIR. Ruiz.
Yesterday the Havana Yacht Club gave
a breakfast TO Mr.. Calhoun at the club
house at Mariana
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

Warrenton, w. Va. May 7.-Col. John
s. Mosby has so far recovered from his
recent Illness that he was removed from
the University OF Virginia to his home
here to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
LnvEEs nEGIN no oRUMnLr.
New Danger Mt New Orleans rs The
waters Rcccde.

New Orleans, La, May l7.-whGe the
rlVer is stil. stationery the dangers from
us fail are already becoming apparent.
me banks In the nth district beginning
70 crlmble az the waters recede. The
alarm has been sounded and watchfulness
WI ne exercised on all the levee lines The
"5ather conditions ARE very favorable and
aI ,he work at the Burton crevasse will
PROBABLY be completed tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
MORE WORK IN THE MILLS.
One Hundred Additional Looms
started al Bfddeford.

Blddeford. Me, May 17.-one hundred
looms In the Bingham department OF the
York cotton mills were started to-day.
This department has been practically shut
down for year. The whole plant is now
running nearly at its full capacity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

Lawrence. Mass. May 1.-THE Everett
cotton mills to-day began running on a
nfty-two and one-half hours per week
schedule. During the past few months
they have been running forty-hve hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

It being their annual picnic at Wards
lake.
Judge Dart convened Coffee city court
this morning with heavy docket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18
MMRNapSN Allays Nerv-
aH lleves the
MN Head a che,
u D EVEk@ Cramps and

Nausea, and so prepares the
system that the time of recov-
cry is shortened and many say
stronger after than before con
hnement." 1t insures safety to
life of both mother and child.
All who have used mother
Friend" say they will never be
without it again. No other rem
edy robs confinement of its pain
Book ITO RXPECTANT MOTHERS mailed
free, containing valuable information and vol
untary testimonials.
The eRApFIELp REGULATOR co. ArtANrA, GA.
SOLD ny AL pRUadIsrs AT 500 PER sorrLE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

Note-'Central Time.
-l-Eastern slime
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. 3s, Pullman drawing room cars, be-
tween Savannah and New York
No. SO. Pullman vestibuled sleepers from
Savannah TO New York, Savannah to Gin
cinnau via Asheville, Columbia 70 Rich
mond.
For detailed Information. reservations.
etc, apply 10 any agent OF the Southern
Railway or connections.
W. II. GREEN, General Superintendent
]. NJ. CULP. Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK. q. p. A.. Washington. ID. q
q. H EIARDwTcK. AG.P.A.. Atlanta. "a.
r. W. HINT T. p. A.. Augusta. Ca.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-18

No theory of germs to chilli
Affections budding blisses;
When ardent lovers took their sill
No microbes on their kisses.
How happy they were not to know
The germ-fad-5o years ago.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-21
ABOUT THE OREGON.
Wrong Spirit Displayed TO Both Astoria
and Portland

Pilot W. II, Patterson. Who arrived
down yesterday 90 take ,he state ~
California up the rIy"- aul who aas
just come from his seco1l visit to Cap
tain Barker OF tae batte5hlp oregon.
now lying at Port Orchard. was heard
10 say that Captesi iarkcrs orIy fear
about visiting tho Columbia was the
danger Of entering the river at all. NJ
ter once reachiny ASTORIA he was con.
ddent that ne could ge. up The hvsr
TO Portland. y gentleman who heard
the remarks asked II the committee
from Portland had used u, sam. en-
ergy 10 demonstrL'e the truth % Cap
tain Barker that :he Cni:ci States en-
glneers report 81 10 s5 feet OF water a.
the mouth Of tn Colurha at mean
low water that ,hsy had usA TO coli
vince him that the river channel above
Tongue Point was nuvguhl'. where
within the past few weeks aai since
the high water commenced Two steam.
ers, drawing from - u lt feet. one u
them In charge ~ Captain Patterson
as well as n barksnyne. stuck for sev-
eral hours each In tho sands 1u their
way up and down the river. e; was MT
stated what Captain Paucrslu's reply
was, but therc ar well gruundeu rc,
ports that the Portland poopla. Ike
the dog In the maager, are determined
that the Oregon shall not tonne iu,p
the river at all II she cannot g. 10
Portland. and that they arc backed up
in this determination by certain As
torians WHO occupy high places.
The spirit is a wrong one, and
there Is no sense IT reason FOR 10. Il
Is known from careful investigation
that the right-thinking men Of Astoria
would do everything IN their power -
aid In making the Portland celebration
a success, II the Oregon goes W there.
and It Is known that many ot Port
lands best people, though no. In the
majority. would do the same. shJul1 the
reception BE- here. Captain Patterson
was also heard to say that Astoria did
not have money enough 10 entertain
the Oregon should that ship come here
1t Is 20 be regretted that such a feeling
and spirit should exist between sister
nltles Of the same great state, 30 c.osc-
L., allied I'm fu4.v,.ats 40 gra ,tn,4o
and Portland, and It cannot fail = be
a source Of satisfaction 70 all .vao be-
.ieve In the future Of the state that
1he better CLASSES and the thinking peo-
pie OF both places are at least begin
ming 70 realize that the two cities are
destined TO BE- much closer relatives
Than ever before. and are studyng
and means for mutual benefit.