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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-11
Prof. Wiley's Ideas Concern
ing Sugar Making.

Prof. Willy, who conducted the
experiments at Ottwa, Kan, in the
new process for sugar making, is
in Washington at his desk again
II have finished my work at Otta.
wa" he said, "and am now making
up my report It will be ready in
couple of weeks, and will be, /
think, of much interest to the
Southern people, and indeed to the
entire country, for the experiments
this season have been of great
practical value"
"You are pleased with the result
Of your work, then?''
Certainly. How could II be
otherwise? The experiment was
complete success, in every point
of view"
"Ihe newspaper accounts from
Ottawa indicate that the carbona-
ton process was failure?''
''Oh," he laughed, sthey are the
work of man who didn't know
anything about it, or else if he does
know he is moved by some improp-
er motive. The experiments were
a great success in every way"
But the report say that the sec
ond sugar yielded but nine pounds
to the ton of caneY'
"Well. suppose they did; if there
was no more sugar left in the molas-
ses than that, it speaks well for the
process, which takes so nearly all
of the sugar out in the process.
Even if only nine pounds are OBJ
tanned, that added to the amount
got by first process makes the yield
over lao pounds to the ton of cane,
which is so per cent more than
they are in the habit of getting in
the old system in Louisiana IL
we increase the yield Of the cane so
per cent and improve the quality, !
| think our experiment is great
success" 8
"How about the carbonatation
process It seems to be especially
denounced?"
1.-THE whole work is depounced
by a certain class, or rather certain
classes of people. The carbonata-
ton process is a great success, as
great as the diffusion process. Il
now consider the one process as
valuable with the other. |
BY the diffusion process we get
practically all of the sugar out of |
the cane, and by the carbonatation
process we purify the juice 80 that |
there is no loss by skimming during
boiling. / consider the carbina- |
ton process quite as much of q !
as the diffusion. They are
both likely to meet with more or
less opposition" |
why are they opposed by any
body If they are to increase the
yield Of SO important q product as |
sugar?" |
because the adoption of the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-12-11


We were wrong in stating that
the colored man and woman SER
wants of Representative Witowski
of West Carroll parish, were killed.
It was a white man by the name
of Mckay, and his negro concubine,
who were both the willing tools of
Witowski, in his schemes for Aeec-
ing poor people to whom Re had
advanced supplies at ruinous high
rates. A meeting of the citizens
of West Carroll denounced Wit
owski as man with brutal disre-
gard for the rights of his neigh
bors, who is the virtual dictator of
the parish, controlling the police
jury at will, and having the magis-
trates and constables at his beck
and call. The act was committed
by one or two unknown parties,
and has no political significance,
but may be attributed to some of
the numerous victims of Witows-
ki, who have been goaded to des-
peration by his oppression.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

ten the payment Of our national debt
should be crushed out with all possible
dispatch.
Philadelphia, under its charter, is com
pelled to cash business. The City
Council must conform its appropriations
to cash on hand or prospectively sure to
come to hand The inability to run in
debt has kept the city Of brotherly love
largely free from the disgrace and losses
in which New York has been precipitated,
Consequently the Quakers look down
upon the Knickerbockers. The first have
possession OF the philosophers stone,
and their philosophy is somewhat tine
tured with pharisaism, while the Goth
antics need all the philosophy they can
command to keep their heads above
water. The conclusion is that indebted
ness in Homeopathic doses is gooc
enough for individuals, but for States ant
municipalities, it is milestone to draw
them down to financial perdition.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27
THE PHILOSOPHERS STONE.

John Randolph, of Roanoke, startled
the sleepy members OF the House OF
Representatives years ago, by shreking
at the top Of his high, falsetto voice; "Mr.
Speaker, | haye found the philosophers 8
stone 1t is pay as you 60" And he
shook his long, skinny finger like an
avenging Deity at the debt-burdened
legislators around him.
A reasonable burden OF debt is a useful
spur to honest industry, and is a neces-
sary attendant upon our vast structure OF
credit, which Allen G, Thurman says is
"the most distinguishing feature of mod
ern industry and commerce. But while
the individual may be incited to greater
efforts by the working pressure OF bear
able debt, and the onward progress OF
enterprise and development be thereby
assured-there can be no question but
that debt is a curse to national, State and
municipal governments. The policy or
the party that would do other than has
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

TLIC DhOEH may bQ found on file at Geo. r.
VITO IHT En- RoWsll & Co.'S Newspaper Adj.
HerliSlng Bureau no Spruce 81, where advertising
contracts may bo male fOrit IN NEW N0RHs
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

GALANTHE LODGE NO. 5, K. OF Freq.
- ular conventions every Monday, at Castle
Hall, Walker Opera House, at 7:SO D. IN.
Visiting Knights madewelcome.
F. l.. TRIP, G. G.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

So FARR and yet so near, to - convic-
ton. To think he would be guilty OF
Lorin the standard OF Joseph Smith s
gospel in the face of from five to seven
plural witnesses. But all's well that
ends we'll, as brothers Emerson and
Kimball, in pocketing their fees, may say.
1t takes Gentle poles to knock the per-
simmons and bolster up the Lord s
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

BOBBY SLOAN, unmindful Of the reck-
less bull that challenged the locomotive,
dares Stoddard TO the easy task OF knock
ing the shaky Asiatic bovine silly, Let
the Twelfth ward bishop and his coun-
selors be present with their church bas-
kets to clear the track OF the fragments.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

THE mocking world has scornfully
laughed at Jenkins" as he attempted
to portray the shallowness Of fashionable
society, and to paint the colors OF its
gaudy butterflies; but the maddened
church organs laugh jenkins to scorn as
he withdraws from the fashionable
harems of the Saints and promises never
again to give taffy to polygamy.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27
M MEDICAL.

DR, c. W. HIGGINS, THE wELL-KNowN
~ Specialist, has opened an Eclectic Medical
Dispensary in his elegant parlors at No. 80 West
Third South street Denhalter Block
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

SENATOR JONES, OF Florida, the land OF
palms, leaves the duties of the Senate to
court Miss Palms, of Detroit As an old
fool and love-sick one, he deserves the
palm and should take the cake.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

81 90 a-fshing," said Apostle Peter,
and he caught nothing. w goa-hunting," "
said Saint Angus, and he caught tartar.
1t was a Dyer mistake on the part OF
the modern Nimrod.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27

"LEAyEs, leaves nothing but leaves, ("
Cry the multitudinous left wives of the
patriots who leave for the underground.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-11-27
ODD FELLOWS, LODGES.

s-..
Utah LODGE NO. l, l. 0. o. F. MEETS
~ every Thursday, at 500 p. m, in odd Eel.
lows Hail. Union Block, Salt Lake City. odd
Fellows in good standing are invited to attend,
PARKER NORTON, n. G.
], j. THOMAS Secretary.
GAIT LAKE LODGE NO. 2. 1. 0. o. F.
- Meets every Friday, at 1880 p. m, in Odd
Fellows Hall, Union Block odd Fellows in
good standing are invited to attend.
T. W. WHITLEY, N. q.
JORDAN LODGE NO. 8, l. O. o. F.-MFETs
~ every Monday, at 500 p. m, In odd Eel.
lows, Hall Union Block. odd Fellows in good
standing are invited to attend.
- E. CAFFALL, N. G.
PIDGELY LODGE NO. 9,I.o.O F.-MEETs
III every Wednesday, at go p. m. in odd Eel.
lows Hall, Union Block Visiting brothers
made welcome. f. Il. HOUGHTON, N G.
w. NJ. CLARK, Secretary,
UNITY ENCAMPMENT No. 2, o.o.F.-
~ Meets the second and fourth Tuesday OF
each month at 100 p m, in odd Fellows Hall,
Union Block. All Patriarchs in good standing
are invited to attend. S. EWING. &. p,
J. J. THOMAS, Scribe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March 81
A special to the Adrertiser last night
states that two hundred Thousand
dollars will not cover the loss in
Talladera from the destruction Of
bridges, mills and stock. The Coosa
river is still rising, and great de.
struction is reported all along its
banks.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March, 81
Heavy rains prevailed through.
out East Tennessee last night and
the waters are still rising. No dam.
age has been done here, except sus
pension Of all traffic on railroads,
not train having left city or come
in since Monday.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, March 81.
Rain has been falling since Sat
urday last almost continuously. The
jackson river at this point has reach
ed fifteen feet, causing much dam
age. All trains have been stopped
on the Chesapeake and Ohio and
Richmond and Allegheny Roads.
The tressel work on the Richmond
and Allegheny Road was washed
away during the day. The flow of
water is terrific. Families along the
banks Of the river are moving out Of
their houses, the cellars of which are
completely submerged. The river
is still rising.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03
CLAIMS In CONGRESS.

Monday last bills and petitions
were introduced in the House of
Representatives 10y Hon. w. l.. Will
son, at the instance of j. S. Halde-
man, Esq, attorney for the follow
ing named persons, for the purpose
of transferring their claims against
the U. S. to the Court Of Claims, un
der Act of Congress, March Sd. 1888 :
Personal representatives Of Richard
Bryarly, decd; Blackburn Hughes,
Esq, Josiah ID. Flagg, decd, Mary
Ann Payne, Elizabeth Daniels, Fran
els Paulding, David Hunter, David
Siebert, c. NJ. Shaffer, Trinity P.
Il. Church, NJ. Il. Church, W. l..
Jones, of Berkeley Co.; James w.
Hyatt and Thomas T. Vanmetre, of
Jefferson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

A thoughtful and interesting let
ter is addressed by the well known
economist, Professor Ely, of the
Johns Hopkins University, to the
Knights of Labor, am; is published
in the current number of the Csvu
Sercice Reformer The object of
this open letter is to show to the
Knights of Labor the Importance to
them Of q reform III administration
OF civil government. The author
says: "The spoils system is an
aristocracy, and an aristocracy of
the worst kind. 1t is largely priv
LEGGED class of thieves, liars, liquor
dealers and the worst elements. BY
their spoils they are able to retain
their power. Do you want the pre-
vailing type of politician to keep his
powerg If you do, you are not true
Knights of Labor. for you are false
to every principle you profess" The
writer by clear and forcible argu-
ments to the Knights of Labor to
exert their influence in support of
administrative reform and in oppo-
sition to those who make politics =
trade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

RICHMOND, March 31.-The no.
torious case of Cluverius, charged
with the murder of Fannie Madison
by choking her and throwing her
into the reservoir, has been on trial
here for several days before the Su-
pTeme Court Of Appeals of Virginia
Some able speeches have been made
both In favor and against the ex-
ceptlons taken to the rulings of the
lower court. Mr.. Beverly T. Crump
occupied nearly all of Monday in
his argument in behalf of the pris-
oner. Colonel Aylett followed for
the state yesterday, and was sue
ceeded by Mr.. Pollard for the pris.
oner, and to-day the Attorney Gen.
eral addressed the court in behalf of
the people. The principal points
dwelt on by the prisoners counsel
were the alleged Incompetence of
the jurors Larke and Goode, the
questions asked the witness Archer.
and the admissibility of the torn
note" as evidence. The case has
lost none of its interest for the peo-
pie OF this community, and the an
xiety to learn the decision of the Su-
preme Court is intense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

All the protestant ministers of
Richmond have declared for local
option and pledged themselves, by
resolution adopted in public meeting,
to work and vote against license.
Colored ministers and white minis
tiers are making common cause and
working as band of brothers for a
cause in the success of which the
good of the church and society is
deeply implicated. There were no
race prejudices suggested or thought
of in the meeting. An appeal was
made by the white ministers and
the colored ministers earnestly re-
sponded, aud tue two races have
thus joined in a crusade against the
demoralizlng influence of drinking
and drunkenness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03
HEDGESVILLE.

The moving question has been set
tied and great many changes have
taken place.
Mr.. johnson being a resident ofthis
community for sometime took his de-
parture on last Friday for the West.
We are sorry to hear of the illness
of our esteemed friend Mr.. d. H.
Dodd, but hope he will soon recover.
Prof. E. H. Lamar of your city paid
our village visit last week, also Mr..
Applebee of Baltic, was visiting in
our midst.
Mr.. Butt and family arrived here
on last Thursday. He will preach his
first sermon for the first Sabbath in
April.
Mr.. Edward Moler of Winchester,
has been visiting his parents of this
place.
The entertainment given by the
young ladies and gentlemen of the
NJ. E. Church, South passed off pleas
antly on last Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights; it surely wasa grand
success. The young people acquitted
themselves nicely. Miss Jennie Shat
fer, Messrs. Morgan Shaffer, Rollen
Moler and John Shields furnished
some excellent music on the organ,
violin and flute. After which the
audience found their way to the sup.
per room which was tastefully arrang-
ed; they found tempting supper, also
refreshments. REGULAR.
April LIST, 1886.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

Rev. John Lindsey, now preach.
ing in Richmond county, Va, was
born four months after his mother
had been dead and buried. His
mother to all appearances died and
was buried III Stewartsville Gene.
terry. The night following her in.
terment persons for the purpose of
securing the jewelry buried with the
body, unearthed the remains, when
consciousness returned and was en-.
abled to return to her home. Ar.
irving at her residence she raped
at the door, and was answered By
her husband, who was overjoyed to
meet again in life his beloved wife.
whom he had incurred as dead.
Four months afterwards Rev. Mr..
Lindsey was born. The mother sur.
vived several years. This state
ment is made by Rev. NJ. Lindsev.
and is literally true.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

General Master Workman Pow.
derby, of the Order of Knights of
Labor, has issued very wise and
prudent circular to the members of
that order, cautioning them to bide
their time, to observe the rules and
respect the objects of their order,
and not endanger their cause by
reckless strikes and arbitrary ac-
tons. He says the workmen can
not gain everything at once; they
must keep within the bounds of law
and reason, and gain concessions by
the righteousness of their cause,
aided by the force of public opinion.
He warns them against undue haste
and any action contrary to the rules
Of the order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

AL Bennett was shot and killed in
Memphis by Laura May Porter alias
Ida Reed, who subsequently shot
herself.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, March 81
Reports to the Age from all impor-
tant points in North Alabama show
that the rain on Monday was one OF
the heaviest for many years. The
Warrior river, at Tuscaloosa, is re-
ported higher than at any tine since
1882. Regular railway traffic hes
been suspended here since Monday
night. No trains are arriving or de-
parting on the Louisville aud Nash.
vile, Queen and Crescent and
Georgia, all Of which suffered mum.
erous washouts. 1t is difficult to
even approximate the damage. No
serious accident is reported other
than the going down of an engine
into a big washont near Carthage.
on the Alabama Great Southern.
The engineer and fireman went
down with the engine and had to
swim for life. The engineer barely
succeeded in stopping in time. the
passenger cars following. Business
is seriously impeded throughout
this section. although there is no IN.
terruption Of mining and mannfac-
turing operations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 30
Evening papers here today state
that the West Virginia Collector
was confirmed by the Senate yes.
terday. Senator Kenna is author.
ity for the statement that the re.
port is untrue. He says that Me-
Graw's name has not yet been re-
ported from the Finance Committee.
The new Labor bill providing for
arbitration to settle disputes be-
tween railway employers and en-
ployes introduced in the House and
lengthy discussed. The sum of
$4,000 was appropriated for an IN
vestigating committee to inquire in
to labor troubles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

n father who can sympathize
with his children, and amicably de-
eide their differences, and make
himself their instructor and guide,
is as noble as he is useful. Such a
parent lives at Owingsville, Ky. His
two sons, both Of whom he loves
dearly, we're in love with the same
young lady, who was unable to de.
eide between them. The father was
thoughtful widower, and he felt
deeply for his sons, and in the kind.
ness of his heart he tried TO adjust
the ill-feelings that naturally result
ted from such strained relations.
And he succeeded. The boys were
sent away on business; and then
the gay old rascal married the girl
himself.-Er.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

The Statesman this week founders
around like sea hon in free trade
pool. Our statement that the Nor.
rison bill means wool on the free
list and lower prices to the farmer
now raising it at Il loss, brings out
the boast that during fifty years of
Democratic rule, its policy was al
ways free trade; but it forgets to
say when its party turned tue gov
eminent over to the Republicans
the treasury was empty and the
country's bonds could not be nego-
tlated at twelve per cent. When
the Republicans turned the govern
ment over to the Democrats, its
bonds were above par, with rate
of three per cent. interest, and "lour
hundred millions in the treasury
all as result of the Republican pol
icy of protection for the American
farmer and mechanic.
The Statesman itself knows that
free trade principles will ruin the
wool and other interests of this
county and State. If it has free
trade once there will be no wool to
pull over the farmers eyes. But the
Morrison bill will not pass; there
are Democrats enough to defeat it,
and if not, the Republicans will.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03
Some sensational newspaper &C

Some sensational newspaper cor.
respondent is still infesting the
mountain districts of West Va, and
this time he has discovered a real
Vesuvius, somewhere along Cheat
River in Tucker County. The few
inhabitants along the burning noun
tain were driven from their shelter
by the heat, and some places the
steam arose from the river, so hot
were the banks. The mountain
districts of this State have to stand
n good deal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

1t is given out there will be prob.
ably break up IN the Cabinet. 1t
is believed that Secretary Manning
will never return to official duties.
1t is stated that Secretary Bayard
is tired Of his position-that Secre-
tary Lamar is untitled by reason of
health, &C., for the duties of his Of
Office, and that Attorney General
Garland will soon retire from the
Department of Justice. In other
words thorough reorganization of
the Cabinet is not impossible.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

Three men were hung in Ashland,
Ky, for the outrage and murder OF
two ladies, and boy who defended
them. They were convicted on cir.
cumstantial evidence. They plead
innocent to the last. The detec-
tives have made arrests since and
have the evidence to show that the
men hung for the crime are innocent.
The people are much excited over
the murderous hanging.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

Persons who have a superstitious
dread of Friday will not be pleased
to learn that this is a thoroughly
Friday year. 1t came in on Friday,
Will go out on Friday, and will
have fifty-three Fridays. There are
four months in the year that have
five Fridays each; changes of the
moon occur five times on a Friday,
and the longest and shortest day of
the year each falls Oh Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-04-03

The labor riots continue in Bel
GUM many have been killed and
wounded by the soldiers who dis.
persed the rioters at the point of the
musket and bayonet. Thousands
of men, women and children are
destitute and driven by despair to
attack and plumber. 1t is also sus.
pected that the German government
has some object in view by melting
the rioters.