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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
WE SMOKE CIGARS.
Cuban Cigars and Others Consumed
by the People of the United stntes.

by the People of the United states.
VIM. e. Curtis, in the Chicago Record.
Last year, that Is in 1896, the people of
the United States smoked 4,S75.7ls,O74 ci-
gars. The male population in 1880 was a
little more than 100000. 1t has proba-
bly, increased to 35,OO0.O0O since that date.
but more than one-half this number are
under the smoking age, or are not addict
ed 10 the tobacco habit, or smoke pipes
exclusively. Therefore, II would not be
unfair to estimate the cigar-smoking pop
ulation at 12.0OO,0OO. II is probably less
than that, and dividing the total number
Of cigars consumed by that figure. 1t will
be seen that the probable average per
capita is 800 per year, or one a day.
There Is gradual increase in the con-
sumption Of cigars In 1894 the total was
4,l05, 170S63. In 1898 il was 4,2J2, $40. s03.
The popular idea about the consumption
OF imported cigars Is far from the facts
People viii be surprised to know that the
number imported IN 1896 was only 36. 955 720
which is insignificant when compared with
the total above given The Cuban revolu-
ton appears to have had very little effect
upon importations. There was an Increase
of l102,OOS in the cigars imported from
Cuba in 1895, the first year of the reyo-
luton. In 1896, the second year of the
revolution, there was an increase Of about
10000 over 1894.
The number of cigars made In the Unit
ed States from Havana tobacco is more
than double those imported, but is also in
significant when compared with the num-
Der manufactured from domestic tobacco
Taking Cuba and Sumatra tobacco to-
gether, the total was only S7,OOO,0O0 last
year.
The exports Of cigars from the United
rapidly decreasing. In 1894 we sent 1894,
7i0 cigars to foreign countries. In 1896 we
sent 1O05, Al.
Cuban manufacturers say they send their
best cigars to Europe and the poorest TO
the United States. The same is said of
tea IN China and Japan, and coffee IN
Brazil and Venezuela. The choicest part
OF the crop Is selected for England and
France. Germany Is not so particular,
ana Havana cigars can be sold there that
would not iind market In the United
States. The most expensive cigars man
ufacturerd In Havana for the regular trade
retail az 81 each, and are sent 70 the court
puryeyOr al Vienna and 70 some Of the
swell clubs In London. one Of the Ha-
vana manufacturers recently sent several
boxes Of this sort Of cigars to President
Mckinley. who offered them to the mem-
bers OF his cabinet at their first dinner.
More expensive cigars have been made.
but only on special orders. Some time ago
a jewish gentleman in New Yrok celebrat-
ed his Goth birthday by giving dinner TO
fifty friends. and he ordered nifty cigars
that cost s. apiece. but they we're probably
no better than those which sell for 81
These very expensive brands are made Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

lege of Physicians. and physician extra
ordinary to her majesty.
Wyke Bayless, president of the Royal
Society of British Artists and Prof. Will
lam Crookes, vice president of the royal
society, are made knights; and Sir Francis
Henry Jeune president OF the probate di-
Vorce and admiralty division of the high
court of justice, is made a X. c. b.
The Duke of Connaught was appointed
colonel of the Sixth Dragons (EnniskiI-
lens); and Prince Edward of SaXe-We imar
has been made a field marshal.
All the colonial premiers, William f..
Leckey, the historian. and Sir Herbert
Maxwell, the author have been made
privy councillors; the Prince of Wales is
made grand master and principal knight
of the Grand Cross of the Bath; an earl
dom is conferred upon Baron Egerton of
Tatton, and peerages are conferred upon
the Earl of Glasgow, Nscount Downe,
Justice Lopes, the Right Hon. Ion Trant
Hamilton and Sir John Burnes.
The mayors of Leeds and Sheffield are
made lord mayors and the Lord Mayor of
London, George Faudel Phillips, Is made
a baronet.
Bancroft, the actor is knighted and the
chief justices of Manitoba, Montreal and
Ontario, Messrs. Taylor, Laggarth-Tait,
and Hagerty are knighted.
The list is disappointing, as the names
of many who expected honors are omitted.
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the date when the exemptions from duty
shall go into effect
Acids went over at Mr.. Allison's re-
quest; also aiZarin
A new paragraph, 1872, was agreed to.
on motion of Mr.. White of California,
placing anti-toxine on the free list.
Paragraph 46O, relating to animals adj
mitted free for breeding purposes. was
changed, on motion of MIR. Chiffon of
Texas, TO provide that the Secretary of
Agriculture shall certify to the Secretary
of the Treasury the pure breeds coming
under the free list.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas gave notice of a
further amendment that animals straying
across the boundary may be brought back.
Mr. Jones also gave notice of a new
paragraph, 4IS1s, placing cotton bagging
and other coverings for cotton on the
free list. 1t went over for future consid-
Grafton.
On binding Irvine (47S), Mr.. White moved
to substitute the Wilson law provision.
The motion was rejected.
Among the provisions agreed to were
those admitting free books, ETC., in print
more than twenty years, books in foreign
languages, books, etc, not more than two
in number, for the use of religious, scien-
tific and like purposes; books and library
effects of persons abroad, and books for
the library of congress.
Mr.. Bacon moved to put on the free list
cotton ties of iron and steel, saying as
surances had been given by Mr.. Allison
that cotton ties and binding Irvine would
be similarly treated. There was some dis
pute as to the assurances, and the amend
ments finally went over.
Vegetable ivory was added to the free
list. The committee paragraph admitting
free philosophical and scientific apparatus
for scientific and like purposes was agreed
to.
The committees paragraph admitting
free works of art for exhibition purposes
were agreed to-
At 5 o'clock the bill was laid aside, and,
after brief executive session, the Senate
adjourned
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selected tobacco. When the leaves are
assorted into different grades the perfect
ones are laid aside and given to the most
skllful operatives to work up. They re-
ceive Is cents fer making each 81 cigar.
Cigars intended for Great Britain are
not packed in boxes like those that come
20 the United States, but are put up by
the thousand In handsome cabinets Of
mahogany or cedar. with glass door and
with locks There are usually 1900 cigars
In these cases, and often as many as l0,-
OOO 1t would not be practicable to send ci-
CARS to the United States in that form
because OF the climate, which Is 80 dry,
and the fact that Americans like damp
cigars. The climate Of Great Britain Is
more moist. and Engiishmen like dry CT
gars.
cigar manufacturers claim that IL f. a
fallacy 70 assume that iight-colOred cigars
are mild and those OF dark colors strong.
There Is nc difference In the filing. The
same kind II tobacco Is used for both,
and the wrapper Is only about 5 per cent.
of the whole. They claim, too, that the
color has nothing TO do with the strength
of the tobacco leaf, and that the darker
leaves are more healthful ana should be
more agreeable. because they are more
mature The longer leaf Is left on the
stem the darker IL becomes, whereas the
light leaves are usually picked before they
are ripe
The Oldest brand OF cigars now manu-
featured are the Henry clays, which were
named In honor Of that distinguished
statesman when he visited Havana IN 1850.
Mr. Clay was a strong advocate OF Cuban
independence for many years In the SEN
ate. but was opposed by the slave-holders
OF the south. Therefore when he made his
visit to Havana he was received with en-
thuslasm and brand Of cigars was nam
cd In his Honor, which haB been popular
.unr aIncn.
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LEVELS OF THE GREAT LAKES.
Natural aud Artificial Causes Affect
ing Those Bodies of water.

IRON the IultdhtipHtd INeoas
Reports from the great fresh water lakes
are 10 the effect that their level Is much
above what Il was last year az this sea-
son Fishermen on Lake Ontario, for In,
stance. claim that the water Of that lake
Is eighteen inches higher than II was In
MAY, 1885, and three feet above the level
OF last summer. THIS increased volume
OF water Is doubtless due to the melting
Of the great body Of snow which fell last
winter on the drainage area OF these ba-
sins. and TO the abundant rains OF the
spring The same heavy precipitation else
where has caused the greatest floods In
the Mississippi river that this generation
has known.
Two years ago. IN 1895. the level Of the
lakes was extraordinarily low and much
apprehension was felt lest "A permanent
change had taken place and that here.
after a lower level OF water would be the
rule This condition, however was easily
attributable 10 the dryness OF the season.
a much smaller quantity OF water havine
fallen over the drainage area than the
average The level OF the lakes 10 known
10 oscillate from year 10 year but there Is
no trustworthy data on which 10 base cai-
culation IN the matter The conditions are
constantly changing also. A larger area
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
CUBA's CONFLICT.
The Insurgents Represented to Have
Lost Heavily.

Havana, June 21-There has been con-
siderable skirmishing during the last ten
days According to the official accounts,
the insurgents have lost eight men in the
province of Santiago. seventy-ive in
Santa Clara, twenty in Matanzas, thirty
nine in Havana and 1874 in Pinar del Rio.
1t IS also reported that the Spanish have
captured 10 firearms and that 1902 unarmed
insurgents surrendered, and 120 with arms
in hand.
The Spanish troops have lost in these
engagements 38 killed and officers and Ill
privates wounded.
Yesterday a telegraph line was estab-
lished between Sancti Spiritus and CANA
juani.
From the first day of July the munich
pal authorities will collect the taxes in
gold
To-day at Cabanass fortress, Isador Gar
mona and Antonio Janidor were shot
This afternoon at Moro castle, Mariani
Mortinez and Antonio Rojas were tried by
court-martial on charges of completely in
the rebellion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
Nl'KINLEY,s MESSAGE.
WhiteIaw Reid Delivers the Presi-
dents Congratulations.

dents Congratulations.
London, June 21.-President Mckinley
has Sent the following personal message
to Queen Victoria, which was delivered to
her by Whitelaw Reid. special envoy:
ITO Her Majesty, Victoria, Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland and Empress
of India: Great and Good Frend-In the
name and on behalf of the people of the
United States, present their sincere felic-
itations upon the sixtieth anniversary of
your majesty's accession to the crown Of
Great Britain.
Il express the sentiment of my fellow
citizens in wishing for your people the
marked by advance in science, arts and
countrymen, / wish particularly to recog-
nize your friendship FOR the United States,
and your love of peace exemplihed upon
important occasions.
1T is pleasing to acknowledge the debt
of gratitude and respect due to your per-
sOnal virtues. May your life be prolonged
and peace, honor and prosperity bless the
people over whom you have been called to
rule. May liberty flourish throughout your
empire, under just and equal laws, and
your government continue strong in the
affections of all who, live under it. And
pray God to have your majesty in His holy
keeping.
Done at Washington, this 2Sth day of
May, A. D., 1897.
Your Good Friend, William Mckinley"
by the President: John Sherman, Sec
rotary of State"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
JUBILEE HONORS.
A Long List Announced But Many
Persons disappointed.

Long List Announced But Many
Persons disappointed.
London, June 21.-Among the list of jub-
lice honors are the following: Canadian
Premier wilfred Launer is made a privy
councillor.
Sir Donald Smith. the Canadian high
commissioner in London, has been elevated
to the peerage.
The Duke Of Coburg has been appointed
admiral Of the feet.
The order of the Grand Cross of St.
Michael and 81. George has been conferred
upon Wilfred Laurier, Sir Richard Cart
wright and Sir Oliver Mowat.
The order Of Knight Commander OF ST..
Michael and 81. George has been conferred
upon Lieut.. Gov. A. G. Kirkpatrick Of on
tario. Hon. G. Davies and Sanford Flem-
ing.
Deputy Minister J. NJ. Courtney, auditor;
Gen. ]. T. McDougal and Deputy POST
master White have been made Compan-
ions OF the order Of st. Michael and 81.
George.
Louis Honore Frechette. for his services
10 Canadian literature, has been made a
companion OF the order Of 81. Michae. and
ST. George.
Sir John Blundell Maple is made a baro-
net and the same honor Is conferred upon
Sir william McCormac, NJ. D., president Of
the Royal College Of 50. James. Sir James
Fender son Of the late John Fender. and
member OF parliament for the middle divls-
ion OF North Plonshire; and Samuel
wilkes, NJ. d.. president Of the Royal COL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
SPANS LIBERALS SORE.
Promise to Reverse CanOvas' Policy
III Put In Power.


London. June 22.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says:
THE Spanish liberals have adopt
ed an attitude which will prob
ably create profound sensation
both here and in the United States. but
which is little calculated 60 improve the
situation.
at meeting Of ex-mlnisters Of the
liberal party on Sunday Senior sagasta
made an energetic speech denouncng the
home and foreign policy Of the premier
and his conduct during the recent crisis.
which. Senior Sagasta insined. had led
the people to criticlse the decision Of the
crown. The meeting resolved TO Issue "a
manifesto declaring that the liberals
would persist in abstaining from all re-
lations with the government so long as
the Duke of Tetuan Is retained In the
cabinet.
"'rhe manifesto Will assert that the lib
erals were the authors OF the first colonial
scheme OF reforms In 1884, but curtalled IL
In 1895 IN order to obtain the support Of
the conservatives. The manifesto will
characterize the proposed reforms Of Pre-
mler Canovas as Inadequate, and suggests
the replacement Of Capt. Gen. Weyler by
a governor. who will continue the war In
accordance with civilized practices, the
stopping Of a reign OF terror and devasta-
ton Of property In Cuba, and the appoint
mont OF a civilian as royal commissioner.
with full powers, distinct from the mill
tary authorities, TO execute reforms OF the
widest autonomy In political administra-
tive. economical, tariff and legislative
matters compatible with the preservation
OF the imperial sovereignty.
''rhe manifesto viii promise 70 go very
far In the direction Of a sacrifice OF Span
ian commercial interests and sharing the
burden OF colonial war debts 10 as to Sc
cure peace"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

The Irish Members of the House of
Commons Protest.

The Irish Members of the House of
Commons Protest.
London, June 21.-The House of Com
mons was crowded to-day when the first
lord of the treasury, Mr.. Balfour. moved
and Sir William Vernon Harcourt, sec
onded an address of congratulation to the
queen upon the sixtieth anniversary of
her accession to the throne.
Mr.. Dillon, chairman of the Irish parlia-
mentary party, protested in vehement
language. He explained that the attitude
of himself and his party was that they
would not vote in favor of any amend
ment but would vote against the adoption
Of the address, in which the Irish could
not share.
John Redmond, the Parnellite leader.
amid laughter from the conservatives and
unionists, moved an amendment to the
address and caused an animated scene.
Mr.. Redmond protested against Great
Britain's rule in Ireland and asked the
House to adopt an amendment to the ef-
feet that it deemed it a duty to place on
record that during the sixty years of her
majesty's reign Ireland has suffered griev-
ously from famine, depopulation, poverty,
and the continued suspension of constitu-
tional liberties, with the result that the
Irish are disconnected and disaffected and
unable to join in the celebration.
James O'Kelly, a Parnellite member for
North RoscOmmon, seconded the notion
Mr.. Redmonds amendment was rejected
by a vote of 436 to T. The address of con-
graduation to her majesty was then
adopted by vote of 459 to A.
In the House of Lords to-day the govern
ment benches were crowded, though there
were fewer peers present on the oppose
ton benches. The Marquis of Salisbury
amid cheers moved and the Earl of X i'm
berry seconded, an address of congratula-
ton to the queen upon the occasion of her
jubilee. The motion was carried unani-
mously.
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PRESENTS TO THE QUEEN.
A Magnificent Collection of Dia-
mOnds Among the Gifts.

Magnificent Collection of Dia-
mOnds Among the Gifts
London, June H.-The Princess of Wales,
the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke
and Duchess of Fife, Prince and Princess
Charles of Denmark and Princess Victo-
ria have jointly presented to the queen a
brooch consisting of one very large white
diamond encircled with a diamond row.
The Duke and Duchess Of Coburg the
Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Prince
and Princess Christian the Marquis and
Warehouses of LOrne and the Duchess Of
Albany and Battenburg have united in a
gift TO her majesty of long chain Of dia-
mond links. with an imperial crown in
the center bearing on one side the date
1897 and on the other 1897. The dates are
in brilliants
The royal household presented the queen
a large brooch of fine brilliants, having In
the center an exceptionally lustrous pearl
with a fine drop-shaped pearl and chain
Of brilllants attached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

Bay City, Mich, June M.-The bicycle
races of the Michigan circuit opened here
to-day on the new board track at Gpeen-
water. summaries follow:
Professional Races--Half-mne open.
Won by Harley Davidson Of Toronto. with
+. c. Sherm of Toledo second and r.
Hamberg of Port Huron third. Time
1903 2-5
One-mile Handicap. Professional. Final
Won by Robert Walthour of Atlanta. Ca
lzo yardsl, with II. A. Zerbe of Milwaukee
OlO YARDS second, and j. j. Blouin OF De-
troit GO YARDS third Time 2:OS
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a Negro shot pead.

Hazelhurst Ca, June 2l.-George Ken
nedy, colored, shot and killed Dave Sim
mons. colored. yesterday evening. Ken
nedy claims that the shot was accidental
Kennedy is under arrest 1t is said that
Kennedy had threatened the life of Sim
mons the night previous, probably about
a woman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
Do You Use It?

It's the hest thing for the
hair under all circumstances.
Just as no man by taking
thought can add an inch to
his stature, so no preparation
can make hair. The utmost
that can be done is to pro-
mote conditions favorable to
growth. This is done by
Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t re-
moves dandruff, c1eanses the
scalp, nourishes the soil in
which the hair grows, and,
just as a desert will blossom
under rain, SO bald heads grow
hair, when the roots are nour-
ished. But the roots must be
there. If you wish your hair
to retain its normal color, or
if you wish to restore the lost
tint of gray or faded hair use
Ayers Hair VigOr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
SALMON FALLS MILLS.
The Plant begins Running on Fun
Time 10 FIJI Orders.

Salmon Falls. n. H., June 2i.-The mills
Of the Salmon Falls Cotton Manufacture
ing Company resumed fun time sched-
ule to-day. after having run on two-thirds
time since last September. The change Is
the result OF an increaErd demand for the
goods manufactured by the corporation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

Waycross, Ga, June 21--C. Miller sold
out his interest in the barber firm of
Newton Il Miller, and left last night os-
tensibly for the Nashville exposition, say
ing he would return next Friday. Some
of his creditors here became uneasy to-
day and swore out a warrant against him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

A telegram was received yesterday stat
ing that the body of Capt. ]. s. Bevill, who
was lost from the steamer Louisa short
distance this side of Augusta, had been
recovered. The body was found near
Burton's ferry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

Sumner. Ca. June n.-J u. Bridges
h shipping the first car Of melons from
this place to-day The melon crop seems
rather short here this season. Other crops
are generally good.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

New York June 2i.-The great strike
which az one time involved about 1900
hands. Is ended. The last Of the contrac-
tors surrendered 70 the men to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
BUILDING COLLAPsEs.
One Corpse Taken From the Ruins
and others May lie Buried.

UnU UIhtFs Why DC bUFieU.
WATERFOWL, S. D., June 21.-The walls Of
the Mullholland building. a two-story
brick structure on Oak street, occupied
by Berg & Olsen as a saloon, gave way
without warning about O'Clock tonight,
burying number Of persons In the ruins
The place was crowded at the time. A
number Of bodies are believed TO be In the
ruins. The work of clearing away the
debris has resulted in the finding Of one
body, that Of Phillip Patterson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22
SHERMAN NOT TO RETIRE.
senator HonnH Denies the Truth of
the RumOrs AhOat.

Cleveland, O.. June Ex-senator NJ. A.
Hanna emphatically says that John sher-
man win continue to be the Secretary Of
State.
Tnere rs gT1so TuSOfUrcfy I1U TRUTH tTT tire
story which is being circulated that he Is
70 retire to make room for Judge Day Of
Canton
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SULLIVAN TO TRAIN.
Chances For "a Meeting with FItz-
simmons Improving.

Boston, June 2.-John l.. Sullivan will
leave tomorrow for White Plains. N. y,
where he is TO go into training for the sum-
mer under the direction Of William Null
doom. the wrestler and trainer. The pros
pect OF "a meeting between him and Fita-
simmons Is growing more favorable every
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-22

At the regular convention of Forest CITY
Lodge No. /, Knights of Pythlas. last
night the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term.
Chancellor Commander-Marion X. Cor
bin.
Vice Chancellor-Horace II. Morgan.
Prelate-Arthur j. Smith.
Master of the Work-Elnest d. Miltur.
Master-at-Arms-Peter Schmahl
Inner Guard-Charles j. White.
Outer Guard-George M. Butler.
Trustees-William T. Leopold, Charles
A. Cox, j. 70. Burgess.
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VISITED BY GRAND CHANCELLOR.
Forest City Lodge HOnOred-NIaj-
Cnnn Made Deputy.

Hon. Chas. 3. Warren of Hawkinsville,
grand chancellor of the order of knights
of Pythlas, who has been in the city for
Keeper of Records and Seals w. T. Leo
pold, about matters connected with the
order, paid an official visit to Forest City
Lodge No. /. last night. and delivered quite
an eloquent address TO the members and
visitors.
The grand chancellor will leave this
morning for Alley, where he goes to insti-
tute new lodge. His next official visit "a
Savannah will be to Savannah Lodge, No.
g.
Maj. ]. Ferris Cam has been appointed
by Grand Chancellor Warren deputy
grand chancellor for Savannah