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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
MELONS READY TO MOVE.
GEORGIA's CROP STARTS FORWARD
WITHIN THE NEXT FORTNIGHT.

If a Good Rainfall Comes Soon the
Crop VIII be One of the Largest
on Record and the Quality of the
Finest-Three Carloads of the Flor
ida Crop Went Forward Yesterday.
The War VIII Not Interfere With
the Prompt Handling of the Crop.
In a few days more the Georgia water
melon, large and luscious, will be making
Its way to the great markets all over the
country. By the carload at first. and then
by the train load, it viii leave the sandy
fields of South Georgia, where it has
drawn sweetness from the soil
and the sun, for the large
cities of the North and West
Cincinnati, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York, Boston, in all these and
a score of other smaller towns, the Geor-
gia melon will be in demand High In
price at the beginning it will be but
comparatively few days before the vast
supply will have brought it down within
the reach Of the poorest
A few melons have already ripened and
been cons%med in the melon belt. 1t will
not be until early next week, though, that
the picking of them for shipment will
begin. The section between Albany and
Townsville is generally the first to get
melons to market, but from the keen RI
valry between the planters in the various
districts the honor Is likely to be taken
from IL any season. 1t will be fortnight
before the movement of the crop is thor
oughly under way, and then for several
weeks South Georgia will be the scene
of much activity. The war viii have no
effect on the picking and moving of the
melons. The Plant System has ample
facilities to transport all that may offer
As usual, especial arrangements will be
made for the handling of the crop and
every advantage will be offered the grow
ers.
No detailed statement of the acreage and
probable size of the crop has been yet
made up. 1t is only known in a general
way that, under favorable conditions of
weather, the crop viii be one of the largest
on record But the drought is having a
bad effect on the plants. Rain is needed
badly and unless it comes soon, and lib
orally, the crop may be cut off considera-
bly,. Rain has seldom been needed as badly
as now in the melon belt The fruit is
showing the effect of the absence of mois-
ture, but a good dOWnpour or two will
remedy all this and make the crop equal
to the finest of the past, both as TO quality
and quantity.
The Florida crop has been moving for
about a weSk now. The first solid carload
lots came in yesterday from between Ro-
chele and Leesburg. There were three
shipped, one car bound for New Orleans
and the other two for New York. 1t can
not be said that the early Florida melons
are very tempting In appearance Their
retail price also serves to discourage the
prospective buyer, unless a person of
means.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
STEAMER IN MARsHAL's HANDS.
The Harry G. Day Levied on Under
Various Claims.


United States Marshal White placed an
officer on board the steamer Harry G,
Day about 7 o'clock last night. The pro
ceedings were caused by a claim against
the steamer for $11S, for supplies furnished
by A H. Haddon.
The Day has been chartered by parties
in Jacksonville and was ready to leave for
that port, where she is intended 10 ply on
the St Johns river, when the officer went
aboard. The steamer is owned by Capt.
j. D. Robson, who purchased her from
Capt. r. A. Ivey, Capt. p. Fl. Haddon and
others about two months ago. Sinces then
the boat has been laid up at Gibson 5
wharf. 1t is reported that there were debts
amounting to about 1878 against the boat
when Capt. Robson purchased her. These
claims have just sprung up, and may
cause the owner some trouble and delay
In getting his steamer on the st. Johns
Capt. Robson will however give bond
for the release of the boat, and allow her
to proceed.
Some of the claims against the Day are
said to be held in Augusta. One claim is
for $50, by c. H. Howard of Augusta, for
the loss of a bale of cotton which was
lost while the boat was running on the
Savannah river. Brigham & Co. of Au-
gusta are said to have a bill of $40 against
her, for wood, and there are several other
claims for provisions and wood. which are
ukelyto be brought in against the steamer.
1t is said that Mr.. A. H. Hadden, who
is a brother of Capt. r. Fl. Haddon was
a part owner in the Day before she was
purchased by Capt. Robson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
WHOLESALE GRoCERs MEET.
savnnnah's Delegation to the Chat
tanOOga Convention.

Savannah will send large DELEGATE
TO the meeting of the Southern wholesale
Grocers' Association at CHATTANOOGA on
June IL. In it will be Messrs. I. B. Tiede-
man, J. M. Dixon, Joseph Ferst A. E.
Smith, F. C. Battey, A Enrich and Perry
Solomon. Two or three other well known
wholesalers may join the delegation. if
their business permits. Savannah may
have ten representatives, one Of the larg-
est delegations that has ever gone from
here.
The Wholesale Grocers' Association of
Georgia meets at Atlanta on June IS. The
Savannahians will go to that meeting. and
then, in company with the other members
OF the Georgia association, will move on to
Chattanooga. This state Will doubtless
have 100 of its leading jobbers present at
the meeting there. The sessions of the
association viii be at Lookout Inn. One
thing that viii induce a large attendance
at this session will be the opportunity
AFFORDED to see The army of volunteers at
Chickamauga which is but a short dis
lance from Chattanooga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
MAY COME ron MORE MEN.
Licutennnts of the Georgia Conn
panies Expected Here soon.


ACCORDING 10 the reports from " aSHi'ls-
ton with regard to Increasing the strength
Of the volunteer army. II IS expected that
.. ,.-..4...,- g. 1 A..
'''e "a '''1 0''' e>'- "a '''e
companies mat went from Savannah VIII
be here within a ,iay or two for the pur-
noe Of g,+bori,,,. a1dftio,aI rscrrits for
-.
'i1" iS'P'o'i'e 0OiIi-''''iS9'
The war department, according 70 the re-
ports from Washington has decided TO in
.ro,ss The tr,,,tt ~ ,l, ,,,,,,r,,,io, -, 1nc
- 80 , .1 ~ 40
r7nare. Grs+ rn,,,,its7 rrsch ~ ~ g.
,,annsb c,r,rsTil.s g,,,-f-I eror11 - 30 "a
men or an a-,araee If S1 or 81 men 70 the
'' 80 "a ~ & M ~ ''
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WENT PART WAY TO TAMPA.
Col. and Mrs. Gordon's Trip on Gen
Miles Train.

Miles Train.
The nomination of Col w. W Gordon
to be a brigadier general of volunteers
was confirmed by the Senate yesterday
afternoon as announced in the Morning
News dispatches.
kilograms were received by Col Gordon
from Senators Bacon and Clay announc-
ing the Senate's action. Senator Bacon
wired Your nomination confirmed by
Senate to-day" The telegram of Senator
Clay contained only the Two words
Unanimously confirmed"
About the same time that these COM
muniCahons were received, Col. Gordon re-
celved a third telegram, this one from
Gen. Roy Stone, who was travelling with
Gen. Miles on the latter's special train,
asking him to meet him at the train on
its arrival here if it was possible TO co
So Learning that the special would net
be run into the depot Col Gordon order
ed a carriage and in company with Mrs
Gordon, who is warm personal
friend of Gen. Stones wife, drove
out to the Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad junction
where they were welcomed aboard the
train by Gen. Stone, who presented them
to Gen. and Mrs. Miles and their daugh-
ter The visitors were so charmed with
the reception accorded them that they
were moi aware of the starting of the train
on its way TO Tampa, and were carried
mile down the road before the train could
be brought to a standstill.
So far, Col Gordon has received no In
formation from the war department as to
the appointment of his staff. Whether the
officers will be named for him by the
President, or whether he Will have the
privilege of naming them himself is not
yet known.
In his capacity as colonel of the First
Regiment of Cavalry, the newly appointed
briadier general accompanied by Capts.
Postell and Harrison will spend to-day at
Springfield, inspecting the Eftngham Hus-
sars, Troop c, of the regiment, returning
TO the city as o'clock this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
HAs DASH AND EXPERIENCE.
How Mr.. Pope Sized Him I'm
Through Meeting Him.

AnFouGh Meettug Him.
Mr.. a. Pope, general passenger agent of
the Georgia and Alabama Railroad, was
greatly interested in the bulletins last
night about a fight at Santiago between
the American and Spanish squadrons.
Il am acquainted with Commodore
Schley," said he. Il have met him several
times, and feel personal interest in the
outcome of the meeting between the fleets.
Commodore schley mpr5ss1d me as a mas
terful man; as one full OF daring, yet
shreWd and careful enough to seize eyerv
advantage. ! have thought all along that
II he We're given a free rein it would be
best for our interests. All that would be
necessary with such a commander would
be to tell him to do a certain thing and
then leave IL entirely to his discretion as
TO when where and how he should do il.
Schley impresses all as a man of game
ness and shrewdness, and as he has had
long experience, no American should doubt
that he viii give an account of himself
that will fire the country with enthusl-
asm"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
ANOTHER HORSE THIEF CAUcuy
Detectives and Constable From TAFT
nail County Landed tTtr,

detectives and Constable From TAFT
nail County Landed Him.
). A simms was arrested in West Saw
annah by the detectives yesterday cb,.gaa
with stealing horse from J. b. Clarl, =
turpentine operator at Fleming. simms
Is about 50 Years old and has been In So,
annah before. He was here reconfi,.
hunting for his wife whom he clair,o5
left him in Liberty county.
1t is reported that after taking C,,r,,,s
horse simms went with the animal -
Newton where he snapped. He then wont
INTO Tattnall caunty TO the house Of ono
Llghtfoot where he proposed 10 soil a.
horse but finding no trade nro 80 : :
iafther with the hope of finding a b,,,,a,.
az the next place. In the meantime sevnr.
al constaoles in pursuit OF Simms caIioa
at AARhttoots house where inrormotion
was obtained about the stolen borse -
seems that Simms gave them Tho e,ln
some way, however. sold the horse nociF1
teded the money and came 70 Sa,,s,,e,s
to spend it, anna Il
Armed with a warrant Constable w c
LhghIIoot appeared at the police barraclrs.
ana asked Chief McDermott for assist
ance in. locating Simms, supposed ~ la
mere. The case was placed with the 10
teclVes' VINO soon found their man and
lauued MN Simms claimed he had rot
stolen the horse, but bought II from, a -,
gro. When asked by the CHIEF vbn ~
negro was, he simply said he would fra
him before the trial. He was taken b1clr ~
Fleming last night by Constable Light.
foot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
NO WATER FOR PUBLIC BATHS.
Commissioner Dixon Does Not Think
the scheme Practicable

the scheme Practicable.
Chairman Dixon OF the Water Commits
sion, does not believe that it is practical
bic 10 establish free baths near the water
works, using the waste water, unless the
city, or the citizens at large, are willing
to go to an expense of thousands Of dol
lars.
1t is true" he said yesterday, that
mere is some waste Of water, which I
roughly estimated at 10000 gallons, but it
comes in the early hours OF the morning
between and 3 o'clock, when the con-
sumption of water Is at It's lowest point
ordinarily. AT that tine We keep up
enough fire just to have the engine revolv-
ing. We save coal in those hours, except
IN the event of fire. and then there would
be no overflow at ALL
Now, to utilize this waste water for
the purposes of a public bath, as is pro-
posed it would be necessary, as view it,
70 do two things; 70 dig a pool Of the
desired depth ana dimensions brick 1t up
ana cement ii so that the water would
not run off through the surrounding soil
Proper exits would have to be provided
Tor the foul water. Then, in order TO in
sure a continuous supply of fresh water
during the day, for no one would expect
the same water to be used all day long,
II would he necessary to erect a reservoir
at certain hight into which, during the
early hours of the morning the waste or
overflow waller could be pumped and held
TO meet the needs OF the bath All this
would take thousands Of dollars. as first
expenditure. In the event of fire at night
there would be no overflow. and The sun
ply Tor the baths would not be there l
only wish it were possible for Savannah
10 have public baths. but the plan which
mas peeh proposed does not strike me-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
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WOULD MEAN HEAVY BUSINESS,
Army Rendezvous Would Increase
Trade Largely.

- AAS AAthOehNouS w Ouiu Increase
Trade Largely.
Mr.. James M Dixon, who spent several
days at Tampa recently, and who looked
into the business conditions there to see
exactly what local results of an encamp-
ment were, is satisfied that if a camp is
located at Savannah the 1obbers here in
grain, meats, groceries, etc, will have a
hrst-class opportunity to sell heavily to
the government The impression that all
the supplies would be bought away from
mere and shipped here he does not consider
wen based, judging from what he saw at
Tampa.
Inc commissary department" said Mr.
Dixon yesterday, lis only too glad to get
supplies at the point where the camp is
located If il IS possible to do so. ENJOYING
such admirable freight facilities as we do
here, there would he no reason why we
shouls not sell enormous quantities of sun
pies 70 the portion of the army stationed
mere. The commissary department at
Ianpa bought largely from dealers there
ana would have been glad to have done
heaVy business with iobbers on the spot if
lhey mad had the stocks and the facilities
Tor doing business of the required magni-
tuoe. II a camp is put here the local
dealers will find that they can do a volume
OF business with the government thar will
surprise them"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Our American Policy.

The policy of this country regarding for
eign complications seems likely to roman,
conservative. The Monroe doctrine 90
cording to the declaration of our leadino
politicians, viii be sustained, but patienco
and prudence in official quarters viii re-
Gtrain the exuberance of public oniniar
The wisest and most prudent coursa 81.
the rheumatic and the malarious is to ,,sa
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. which aiso
cures kidney complaint and dyspepsja.-~ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
TWO OF COL. RAYS InrMuNEs.
ID. NJ. Smith, Jr., TO Re First Lieuten-
ant Under Capt. j. a. Thomas.

ID. NJ. Smith, Jr., 10 BE First Lieuten-
ant Under Capt. j. a. Thomas.
Mr. Daniel Morgan Smith, Jr., has been
appointed first lieutenant in the company
now being organized in Savannah by Mr..
j. A. Thomas for Col. Patrick Rays reg
iment of immunes.
Mr.. Smith was prominent in military cir
Giles in Florida, Having served as first lieu
tenant of Company d, Florida state troops,
for a number of years. During his resi-
dence of two years in Savannah, ne has
been member Of the Guards battalion,
and was recently appointed corporal Mr..
Smith is a lawyer by profession and is an
immune.
Capt j. A. Thomas of the new company
Is perhaps the youngest captain in the
service being only p years old. He has
been connected with the Savannah Naval
Reserves for several years, and was not
long ago elected an ensign.
The whole regiment will probably be
mustered in a Macon about the middle OF
next week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Putting Sidewalks in Trim.

The work Of repairing sidewalks which
need immediate attention IS progressing,
rapidly -Four city bricklayers are kept
steadily on this work. and under the direc-
ton Of the Commissioner of Public Works
viii soon put the worst of the sidewalks
IN presentable shape. The inspector is
paying especial attention 20 those which
have been long neglected and which were
in especially Dad condition Notice does
not have to be given 10 property owners
before repaIrs are made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
TO ADDRESS THE GRADUATES.
Hon. w. G. Charlton at the High
School Commencement.

school Commencement.
Hon. Walter G. Charlton will dal,,ar
the address to the graduating class Of the
High School. The Board of Education
decided at its last meeting to invite Mr..
Charlton, but owing to his absence from
the city 1t was not definitely known I'M
til yesterday that he would accept
The commencement exercises win ba
held in the theater, on the night of June
80 Mr.. CharltonS address will be a wei
come addition on the programme TO those
who wish TO near this gifted orator.
Superintendent Ashmore has received
from the chancellor of the University Of
Hsorsla' the examination papers for en-
trance to the freshman and sophomore
classes of the University. June 3 ana 4.
have been decided upon as the day for
holding the examinations here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
EXPLODING LAMP STARTED FIRE

Firemen Called out by n Blaze On
Bolton street.
Fire broke out last night in a house No.
oH Bolton street west. but did not do any
great damage. 1t was extinguished by tho
apparatus from the southern division. en-
CINE companies 4 and .. The fire started
from lamp explosion while the occupant
Of the house, Mary Jefferson, colore5 wa ~
absent The flames were rapidly crawling
Up IN a rear room where the explosion h
supposed 10 have occurred and would have
soon gotten beyond control
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
POLICE DAY AT DAUFUsKIE.
Blue Coats VIII Have Their Annual
Outing Tomorrow

The police win have their first annual
picnic at Daufuskie Island tomorrow.
which it is expected will be largely at
tended. Anticipating larger crowds than
Il was at first believed would 90. Chief
McDermott has engaged another steamer
so that the transportation will now be
by the Alpha and Clifton. The schedules
have been SO arranged as to give every
member Of the force an opportunity 70 be
merry with the jolly bluecoats.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
CAPT. WHITE TO BE ENSIGN.
Passed His Examine on at Port Roy
al SUCCESSFULLY.

Capt. w. C. White, the well known
steamboat pilot, having stood his exam
pation before the United States exanin-
ing board last week at Port Royal has
received his commission as ensign in the
navy. He has not yet been ASSIGNED m a
vessel, but is awaiting orders on fun nav
Capt. White gained an average of $751; per
cent. on his examination for line ofIicer
and his friends are congra tulating him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
GONE TO WASHINGTON.
Judge FalIiEant VIII Spend "a Day
at Capitol Watching War Reports.

at Capitol Watching War Reports.
The Injunction case of the Peoples Loan
and Savings Company against the City and
Suburban Railway Company did not come
up in the Superior Court yesterday, owing
to the fact that Judge Falllgant decided
TO take a short trip away from the city.
Judge Faligant left the city al noon yes
terday for Washington, d. c. He was
talking OF going to Tampa at one time but
after consideration of the matter, decid-
ed 10 90 to Washington IL is rumored
that his trip VIII be in the interests of a
friend who IS seeking a staff appointment
but nothing definite with regard to il was
made known. Judge Faligant is expected
to return within a few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
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TO BE A LIEUTENANT COLONEL.
Capt. j. ID. ErWin's ApDointment Be-
IieVed to he Certain.

Iieved 10 he Certain.
Capt. James y. Erwin of Savannah is
said 10 be certain Of appointment as leu
tenant colonel in the volunteer army. A
private telegram received by a gentleman
in Savannah last night from prominent
Georgian, who is now in Washington.
stated that the friends of Capt. Erwin.
VINO is al present i'm Washington. are nc,
lively AT work in his behalf.
Capt. Erwin is a brother of Mr.. r. G
Erwin, and is an officer in the Fourth
United States Cavalry Since Capt oscar
grown was made colonel of volunteers
Capt. Erwin has performed the duties of
adJutant general of the state His Savan-
nan friends viii be glad to see him become
lieutenant colonel in the army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty Of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action Of lavsti,.e
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup Of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
For rirtr Ycnrn

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has hoou
used for children teething. 1t sootbes IN
child. softens the gums. allays all main
cures wind collie, and is the best remadv
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a BOT.
tls lad. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Two daily trains by Plant System. leave
Savannah S;41 a. m, arrive Tampa 500 n.
m; leave Savannah 5:15 p. M, arrive Tam
pa 7:50 a. mad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Is YoU0 BRAIN TIRED.
Use FIOrxford'S Acid phoxDb,,

Pr T. .. Crothers. Superintendent wal.
nut Lodge ASYLUM. Hartford. Conn. SAYS.
IL is remedy ~ great value in buud,nq
up functional energy and brain force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Difficulties Removed

MY father, my brother and myself were
all troubled with loss of appetite and took
Hoods Sarsaparilla with great benefit
have suffered for years with erupttons bnt
since taking Hoods Sarsaparila / have
had no trouble OF this kind. IL has also
cured me OF Indigestion" Ernest n len
n,ngs, Bogart Georgia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Stock exchange secrets are always in
teresting. 1t is telling the plain truth
about inside operations in stocks grain
and cotton that gives strength 10 the hoo1,
Just published, Speculation a Science. i"
by George VI. Irwin. an old nrofeseio,,,,
specnlator. 1t tells the tricks of the trade
the errors that outsiders make. Gives
warning TO the unwary, and advice 10 the
amateur and investor. The publishers
price for the book is 81, but a limited Nun
Der VIII be mailed free, on receipt of six
tWo-cent stamps. by the author. George
M Irwin - New street, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy n
operate. Cure indigestion, headache-a1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Patriotic ribbons at ,xrouskofr sad.

Fifty per cent. discount sale of flowers a
Krouskoff' sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Discounts offered in every department al
Krouskod sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Cheap Tickets to Tybee for Parties
Families or individuals.

Effective June l, the Central of Georgia
Railway will make the Family Monthly
Communication Books, now on sale between
savannah and Tybee. good for the hold
ers, and will not restrict their use to
families. and will extend the time linIr
OF such books to Dec. 81, 1898 0nstead of
thirty days. This is quite a concession
ana VIII doubtless be appreciated by the
patrons of the island. and wiz canse
greatly increased travel to Tybee-ad
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-ad. III g
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Speculation a Science.

Great success our creme Mohair sailor
with black bands. At Krouskoff' sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

All our IS, IS and 81 trimmed hats, now
~ while they last. Krouskoff sad
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Entire line Of novelty hats, q. per cent.
oil, at krousEoff sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

All silk fancy ribbons that were 35c 5oo
Sc ana l5c a yard. ali at the uniform nrice
Of 25c. Krouskoff' sad. ia -.