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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-03-04
No. 3O.-Charade.

What heights unscaled, what depths,
What dangers braVed my FIRST to gain
Men risk their lives, nay, sell their soul
In the mad strife SO often vain.
My SECOND looks to Tubal Cain,
If not for ancestry, for art,
And every nation, every age,
Assigns to him useful part.
Ny wHOLE-how tenderly we scan
The fol les of this gifted mani
In not another can we find
The fun and pathos so combined.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Some O,se Cried "!'ire."

A panic occurred in St. Agnes Ro-
man Cetholi: Church, Pi'tsburg, Pa.,
Monday morning, caused by the burst
ing Of stean-pipe, but fortunately
10 one was injured. \ large crowd
was in attendance at 8 o'clock mass.
One Of the steampipes under stair
way bursted and the escaping steam
poured into the church. Some one
cried "lire," and the people com
menced wild rush for the exits.
Quiet was restored and ten minutes
later those who had left the church re-
turned and the service was continued.
Several women tainted during the ex-
element.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19

had been made before in criminal cases,
but never under such circumstances.
Most experts insisted tn at there could
be no appearance OF premeditation in
the crime of a psychical epileptic.
When the jury brought in the verdict
Friday Of mot guilty." Mrs. Foster,
the matron, who had charge Of Marie
Barberi, pressed Il feryid kiss upon the
lips of tho young woman, exclaiming
"Thank God" Mrs. Foster has made
arrangements to tnke her away to some
quiet country place.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
CONGRESSIONAL DO|NGS,
HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 11-Ths was pr;-
fate bill cay in the house and seven
war claims carrying an aggregate OF
SlS,4C7 were favcrably acted upon by
the committee Of the whole as follows:
10 pay Peter Coole, OF Arkansas 1904
for stores and supplies used by the fed
eral troops; to pay Augustus p. Burritt
50 $50 for t. U.s. e the steame" Matte
during the war; to pay Flora A. Dar.-
ing $5,CS3 in satisfaction Ct her claims
for arrest and imprisonment and the
seizure Of Ter property In New Orleans
in 1864: to correct the muster Of Francis
4. Benton, as q captain Of the fourth
United States coiored cavalry and pay
accordingly: to pay John \. Lynch S.
400 for services as assistant uuar,erlnas-
ter at Cincinnati in 13sl-62 and TO refer
the claims cf Major James Stewart, U.
S. A., retired, 70: longevity pay to the
court Of claims.
Only the first two. however, were
passed by the house IS Mr.. Dalzeil Of
Pennsylvania, made an attack on the
bill for the relief CT Mrs. Flora A. OAR
ling and developed the fact that She
was tn, wife o. Confederate general,
a fact not brought out in the original
debate In the measure. TIE result was
that a point cf no quorum was made on
his motion 10 lay the bill on the table
and s. wet eve" Until next Friday.
At the night session OF the house
thirty-three bills were fav0rably acted
upon. There wore no features Of the
session. Among the bills were the fol-
lowing: To increase the pension Of Ado
laide Morris, widow OF the late Arthur
Morris, formerly captain OF the fourth
United States artillery, to $50 per
month; to pension the widow q JOS.
heefe, late captain of the fourth United
States infantry, ct $50 per month; to
increase the pension CT the widow of
Col. David =. McKibban, OF the 15Sth
Pennsylvania to $40 per month; to pen
sion ira Harris. late lieutenant CON-
lnander Of the navy, at $50 Per month.
To pension the widow Of the late bre-
vet Major Genera. Horatio ?. Van
cleave al so per month and to grant
an honorable Discharge to Capt. Elisha
3. Bait, Of the Nineteenth Michigan
Infantry, who was dismissed for COW
ardice by Gen. EosecranZ, ct Murfrees-
boro.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Monitor Ram Puritan.

Ono more formidable addition to
the navy of the United States was
made Thursday when the monitor ram
Puritan was formally put in commits
sion at the Brooklyn navy yard. It is
tbirty-two years since the keel Of the
Puritan was laid und four years since
she was launched. Now that she is
ready for service, she is regarded rs
for defensive purposes superior to
navy vessels of the first class, while
for offensive warfare she is little in
ferior to first class craft. She is 800
feet long and 60 feet wide, and has a
displacement of 600 tons. Her equip
ment consists of about twelve 4.inch
rifles, six 4-inch rapid-tire rifles, six
6-pounders, two 1-pounders, and two
revolving cannon of 81 nm.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
ons "untimely," and that our duty

oonoa "untimely," and that our duty
now demands active intervention. II
that crumbles away, l will again fall
hack to the position that just cause
for our own people requires us to de-
clare an armed neutrality ready to as
call either bellige-ent that infiicts
wrongs on our own people. If the pres
;aent should say The time has ar-
rived, the hour las struck" would any
American be so base IS not to hold UP
h;s hands while the battle is ra3inS?'
At the close Of Mr. Morgans apeHcn
his resolution was adopted requesting
the secretary Of state Cor papers ard
information relative to the Compel ltor
prisoners and other American 5tl-
zens held in CUBA BY the Spanish au-
thOrties.
The question Of passing the bill grant
Ing Nancy Anaoac'! q pension. the We
to Of the president Notwithstanding
occasioned considera bic debate, but was
finally passed Owe; the veto, yeas IL,
nays II.
Early in the day Mr.. Allen intro
duced a resolution for the appointment
of 4 committee CT nine senator's to in
yastigate the extent TO whichS money
was used IL the recent presidential clnc-
ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Terrible Mino Disaster.

A special dispatch from Yuma, CAL,
Friday, said that news had reached
Yuma from Hedges, fifteen miles dis
tant in San Diego-county, of a terrible
disaster in the Queen mine at Yuma,
owned by the Gold Cross Mining and
Milling Company. Some time Thurs
day night cave-in occurred in the
main shaft, and as O result several
miners haye lost their lives and more
are injured. Reports are meagre and
conflicting. but the generally accepted
one is that four miners are entombed
at the bottom of the shaft with no
chances of escape, and four or five
haye been rescued badly injured.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Revenue Officials Sued.

W. A. Bisbee, owner Of tho tug
Dauntless, has entered suit against
Captain W. +. Kilgore, of the revenue
cutter Boutwell,, and G. r. Bisbee, col
lector Of customs, for $40, 900 each in
the State circuit court for the unlawful
detention Of the boat ct the port OF
Jacksonville, Fla, on the 9Th, when it
was endeavoring to leave to rave the
schooner Nathan F. Cobb. reported
ashore at New Smyrna. He claims that
had the boat been allowed to leave, the
schooner could have been saved. Other
suits will follow on similar grounds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
New Comet Discovered.

A new comet vas discovered soon
after midnight at lick Observatory,
CAL, Thursday morning, in the con-
steliation of Pisces by G. D. Perrino.
It's position is as follows: Right esoon.
sion, 81 minutes; decIinat;on, 6 degrees
and 90 minutes north. 1t is as about
us bright rs star Of the eighth magni
tude, and can DO seen with . telescope
of moderate power. It has sharp
stellar necleus of ten and one-half CT
eleventh magnitude and is about FIVE
minutes Of an arc in diameter, with
Indications OF short tsn-shsped tail.
It is moving rapidly to the east. and
more slowly to THO south.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Receiver for tho Silver Statue.

A receiver has been appointed for
the celebrated silver statue of Ada
Rehan, which attracted great attention
at the Worlds Fair, on application of
VIM. Bedford and A. Fl. Mitchell, of
Helena, Mont. who claim to have in
vested $4,000 in the company that
paid for the statue. They say the
sffairs OF the company are in bad
shape. This statue is on exhibition in
local store. F. B. Highbee, who
brought the statue to Topeka, claims
to own majority of the stock in the
company. He says he incurred the
displeasure of the other stockholders
during the recent campaign by sup
porting Mckinley, and that this caused
the trouble.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Cast Iron Trust.

The fling OF suit in the United
States circuit court at Chattanooga,
Tenn, has brought to notice the ex-
istence of o cast iron trust, three of
whose members are located within
that mineral district. Tho trust is
said to be composed OF prominent
firms in Cincinnati, o., Louisville, Ky,
Admission, Ala, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Bessemer, Ala, and South Pittsbure,
Tenn, and was formed in December,
1894, since which time prices lave
been advanced s. to So per ton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
MANY. LIVES LOST.
Vessel Goes Down With 200 Passen..
gers and the Crew.

The North German Floyd steamer
Salier was totally lost. OF tho Corrobe-
do Rocks, on the coast of Spain. There
were 2l0 passengers on board. Her
crew was composed of Is men. All on
board, passengers and crew, are re-
ported lost. Tho Salier's passengers
consisted of 113 Russians, IS CALI
clans, 81 Spaniards and l German.
The Salier was bound from Bremen to
Buenos Ayres via Corunna. The pas
sengers were mostly in the steerage
The Corrobedo Rocks, on which it is
believed that the Salier was lost, are
situated off the southwest coast of Cor
unna, and should have been given q
wide berth before the steamer headed
eastward and then in northeasterly
direction for the buy leading up to
Villagaria.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Verdict of q Jury Causes Trouble.

There is trouble at Irondale, Ala,
where few days ago Alonzo Thomas,
an artist, met a mysterious death while
flying from citizens posse. A coro-
ner's jury met and rendered verdict
that the man stumbled as he ran md
dropped his pistol which went OF and
killed him. Friends OF the dead man
have charged that he was killed by the
posse, members OF which have received
letters decked with skulls and cross
bones, and written in red ink, warning
them OF impending death. The re-
cipiants of the letters have called on
the Federal authorities to protect them
by running down the writer's. Mean
while much unensiness prevails.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
New Road for Hot Springs.

The construction of branch of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad
from Mena, Ark, to Hot Springs
seems assured. A preliminary survey
Of fifteen miles has already been made,
and the contract for ties for the road
has been let. Active work will begin
as soon as the grading OF the main line
has been completed. The construc-
tion of this road will give Hot Spriegs
. much desired and valuable outlet to
the West.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Good Roads Congress,

The New York World of Saturday
says: The national good roads con-
gross will meet in Orlsndy, Fla, Feb
ruary 20, 1897. The executive COM
mittee, composed of Messrs. O'Neal,
Palmer, Bell Clarke, Gore, Jackson
and Cheney ore putting forth their best
efforts to make the congress success
They are sending invitations signed by
Mahlon Gore, mayor of Orlando, to
the governors, mayors and other prom
inent persons all over the United States.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Crushed by n Train.

Monday morninga young man named
William Hubert, a drummer by occ'l-
patton, reached New Orleans on the
Texas and pacific train and was con-
veyed to the hospital. suffering from
his right foot being crushed and left
leg being broken. The injured man
claims that he attempted to cross the
railroad truck at White Castle in front
Of engine No. SO, of the Texas and
Pacific road, when he slipped and fell
and was run ovor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Tragic Suicide in Toledo.

Over the grave of his faAcee in Cal.
vary Cemetery, Sunday morning, Ed
mund E. Wright, aged 20, q member
of prominent Toledo, O., family,
committed suicide. After placing a
bunch of flowers on the tomb, Wright
sent bullet. into his heart, dying.
almost immediately. The tragic deed
was witnessed by a former female com
panion Of the dead girl, who had &C.
companied Wright to the cemetery.
The deceased was Miss Claude Osborne,
well known in local society.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Taken 20 Iichshs:rr.

Sheriff 4. j. Sewer, ir., reached The
city Of :>ew Orleans 224aonday morning
and left in the evening for Vicks!)urs,
Miss, having in bis custody the italian,
Joseph De;atto, wanted in Vicksburg.
Miss, Tor enhancement. The accused
was arrested in New Orleans some days
ego by Detectives Rance and Stubs,
on telegram from Chief Groomc, Of
Vic]isburg on the charge OF being u
fugitive from Justice.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Doubt Ab.ut CoNgrGssi0aa! Action Puts Q |
Improvement.
TIE WHEAT MARKET MAS Weakened.
CuttOn Has Declined and the Crop
Nearly Market Industries
Work Larger Forces 80 Quotations
Unchanged.
Unchanged.

l.. u. Dun COS. weekly reVio" OF
trade says: The approach Of tue ho!i-
days and doubt about the action of
congress put off further Improvement
until the new year. While industries
have gained in working force, they
are waiting for commensurate gain III
demand and meanwhile are trying to
clear away embarrassmeuts which re-
strict them. The wheat market has
weakened, with less gloomy news from
other countries and larger Western
receipts, though only 1861, 374 bush
els, against G.033, 4OA last year. Dis
appointment about the brcnk in prices
may help to increase receipts. Attain
tic exports were bat ., 7755, G51 bushels,
-four included, and for the two weeks
have been but 4,7AS, lis bushels,
against 4, y, 40 last year.
Pacific coast dispatches show that
exports continue very heavy, and about
100000 tons are available from Cali
fornia. The market has decliued ? Lac,
and the decrease i'll demand for -four,
with high rail rates. has closed nearly
all the Superior, Du,util nnl many Of
the ether Northwestern In;!!s.
Cotton has declined in spite Of all
stories that the crop has been nearly
marketed, and ccDt!na@s 70 come for
weird steadily. With over 100000
bales already III sight, there ave esti-
mates based on tie government report
that the yisld vii! BE S,3l0. $50, which
would leave lit.le to cun.e forward.
When the ctiical report first came there
WIS a rush OF buyers; few minutes
turned The current, and much more
rapid decline followed.
Textile industries are working a
larger force than in October, but there
is not much evidence Of larger tie
mand, ard some kinds OF goods are
accommodating.
AS raw cotton is lower, some yield
ing in prices OF staples is expected,
and buying is on thst account more
restricted, few Qualities OF goods
having slightly declined.
Print cloths are weak in tone. with
enormous stocks. WOODEN goods are
not in better demand and there is
some disposition to make commitments
ahead. Sales Of wool in two weeks
were 1878, 500 pounds, against H.
39a, eco last year and 1882, 700 in
1892, They are this year largely be-
tween trniers, as the mills find at
present little encouragement to buy
and London sales are shade weaker.
Quotations are rot changed, though
more frequent concessions are report
ed.
Failures for the week have been $50
in the United Sta:es, against 1913 last
year, and - in Canada, against 81
last year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Pension Examiner Arrested.

At Toronto, Ont, Saturday after
noon, Detective Davis arrested James
A. Jordan, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
on charge of forgery involving n
large amount OF money. Jordan is q
United States government official, en-
ployed as a pension examiner, and is
charged with forging the government
signature. There are two United
States officials in the city looking after
the case.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Dock Commission Case Decided.

Justice Brea''x, in The supreme court
OF Louisiana, Monday, declared the
doc; commission act constitutional.
The decision was rendered on al APP
peal taken frcm the supreme court in
the case of John 4. Duffy vs.. the city
OF New Orleans. The case has been
watched with considerable interest as u
great deal depended ca the decision.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Naval Battalion lnsDrc;ion.

The Naval Battalion held their qnar-
terly muster and inspection Sunday at
Audubon Park, nnd made spleHdji
showing. Quite crowd were on hand
to watch the work Of the young men.
The battalion is growing in numbers
and importance every day, and is now
quite q feature III TIE martial forces OF
New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
100000 Iron Furnace Sold.

The Bristol (Tenn.) Iron Furnace,
with a capacity of $50 tons q day, was
sold Friday in accordance with de-
cree of court. The property was
bought for the Home Iron Company,
the bid being $4,000. The property
included in the deal is estimated to BE-
worth about $500, 900. The bid is
likely to be raised, but if the solo
should be confirmed it is the purpose
of the purchasing company to operate
the furnace. The property has stood
idle for five years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Result Of ;. i3oyish Prank.

Vernon White, q thirteen-year.old
boy, was accidentally hanged, OF Oma'
ha, NeEb., rs the result of a boylsn
prsnk. With bis playmates he was
playing police. When they captured
criminals they were condemned 70
hang. He was condemned, and a pll,
low slip was tied around his neck anu
he suspended himself by the neck 70 :
bedroom door. Before assistance g.
rived he was dead. III
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Bicycle Exposition.

The bicycle show was opened Satur-
day in Palais dc az Industri, Paris,
and attracted immense throngs Of peo-
pie. There were $50 exhibitors, in
GLIDING Is Americans, who scored great
success, owing to the original arrange
ment OF their exhibits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
To Fattcn 1900 Head Of Cattle.

B. i. Stokes, Of Ennis, Ellis county,
Texas, WAS at Alexandria, Sunday, and
made T. contract with the Red River
Oil Mil to feel 1000 head OF Louis
lana cattle. The cattle are 70 arrive
about Jan. I. lie has 1883 head Of
cattle hought, and will ext ont the
tlinnest to feed at alexandria.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
SENATE.

Washington, Dec 14.-The final vote
on the immigration bill will be taken in
the senate next Thursday at 4 PM, &C.
cording to an agreement reached to-
Gay. Little doubt is entertained as to
the passage Of the measure and as it
already has passed the house it will be
in conference before the holidays.
Senator Call, Democrat, called re-
newed attention to the Cuban question
by three resolutions, one being bitter
Pronunciation OF the manner in which 1t
is alleged Gen. Antonio Naceo had oeen
Other resolutions by Mr.. Call request
ed the president to demand the release
Of United States prisoners at the Span
ish penal settlement on the island OF
Ceuta, and also ask the secretary Of
State for list OF Americans held in
Spanish prisons. The Call resolutions
went to the committee on foreign az
fairs.
Several spirited political co!loquies
occurred on the floor during the day.
Mr.. Aliens speech protesting agains,
the Incorporate criticism Of Populism
in Nebraska, led to passage between
him and Mr.. Hoar, in which the Massa-
chusetts senator declared that it was
a new and novel departure for senators
to appear as tie representatives OF po-
litlcal parties instead Of representatives
Of their State In the course Of Mr.
Aliens remarks he paid q glowing trib-
ute to Mr.. William ]. Bryan as the fore
most citizen Of Nebraska, and the
greatest orator since the days Of Web
ster and Clay.
Later in the day Mr.. Chandler and
Mr.. Mitchell had a good natured en-
counter.
HOUSE.
Beyond agreeing to a. resolution for
q two ks-holiday recess, beginning
December %, the proceedings in the
house to-day were almost entirely de-
void Of public interest. Most Of the
day was spent in struggle over the
bill Of Mr.. Morse Of Massachusetts, to
render the laws relating to the sale of
intoxicating liquors in the District Of
Columbia more stringent. The oppo-
stion was inclined to fllibuster against
the measure, but it was finally passed.
The presidents veto Of a bill to pension
Lydia A. Taft, "a divorced widow" was
sustained, SO to IS, two-thirds not vot-
ing to override the presidential dis
prevail. Several minor bills were pass
ed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
An Old Nan Burned TO Death,

The home Of Mrs. Charlotte Shellnut
was destroyed by fire at Walnut Grove,
Ga, Friday niSlt. Mrs. Shellnut, who
was about sixty-fivo years old, rushed
back into the house and was burned to
death. All the other inmates escaped.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Disl,ones! Hank Official.

NJ. A. Spur, of Nashville. Tenn.,
convicted of falsely certifying checks
while president OF the Commercial
National bank of th"t city, was Satur-
day sentenced by Judge Seyerns to
Imprisonment for two years and six
months. Spur has been allowed 30
days in which to prepare an appeal to
the United States supreme court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Remarkable Case.

Marie Barberi's second trial was i,
every way one of the most r. markabl
that has been held in New York cit,
The lawyers had to seek a new line
defense. An investigation showed tb
there was a faint in her blood. I
plea Of masked or psychical epiler
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Run Over by II Train.

Roe Hall and Joe Willott, Of Wedo-
MO, were killed at Maysville, Ky, last
Saturday evening, by the E. L. '. en-
CINE, on the Chesapeake & Ohio rail
road, in front of which they attempt
ed to drive buggy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
a Smuggling Conspiracy Discovered.
S:o,,4,h fropo g. Tohpc Nav

A dispatch from St. Johns, New
Fcundlana, seys: An audacious snaug-
Cling conspiracy WAS discovered through
tho recent seizures Of ccntraband to-
bacco at Fortune Bay. The tobacco
WAS brought from the United States
packed in special boxes, two of which
were intended to be concealed in lob
ster cases and exported to England,
where the duties on tobacco are very
heavy. Immense quantities of canned
Holsters are exported from New
Foundland to England yearly, which
has enabled this practice to be pur-
sued with slight risk Of detection.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
A Cripple S:in Over ana Killed.

At an early hour Sunday morning
the west, bound freight train Of the
Southern Pacific railroad, when inst
outside of New Iberia, struck and in
stanily killed a crippled nan, supposed
to be onc Z. Z. Jo}.ustop, who was on
bis way to Ironklin, Ls., III search Of
work
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Portugal Must Apologize to Germany.

Portugal Must Apologize to Germany
The German warship Condor is on
her way from Port Natal TO Lorenzo
Marqnese, where Thursday night the
German and Dutch consulates were a.
tackled and the British flag torn 10 !
shreds. The Dutch consul WIS woupss
cd. Germany has demanded sa'idfai.
ton OF Portugal. Lorenzo sMarqueSe
is the principal town Of PortugeS0
South Africa,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-12-19
Kruter Talks Practically.

Prestts Kruger, in proroguing the
volksrsad at Pretoria, South Africa,
Fridy; said that the bdrghers desired
>eeceful progress, would act only on
defensive, never on the offensive,
d wished to preserve friendly rela-
ons with Great Britain.