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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
Making Clouas AKA Rain.

If anybody would like to produce
clouds end rain on sinai scale it il
easy to do SO, according to Prolesso,
L.. Errers, who describes the process
IN C1el etTcrre. He advises that The
experiment be made with q cylindrical
vase OF Bohemian glass about eight
inches IN height and five inches in
diameter. It should be filled half fnll
OF strong alcohol, about nlnety.tvc
per cent. pure, covered with porce.
lain saucer, and warmed II hot waite,
OATH 1t must be warmed for quite g
while, go TINT the liquid, vase and
cover may attain high tenyerature
without bringing the alcohol to the
boiling point. Then the whole should
be removed to q wooden cable, taking
care not to agitate the fluid, and re,
suits may be awaited.
Ihe warm liquid will continue Ia
send up all abundance 0; alcoholic
vapors. In o few minutes tho porce.
lain cover will be SO far cooled that
Inc vapocs nearest to it will begin tc
condcnse, ana thus very clearly Visible
clouds will pe formed. Presently
these clouds will begin to resolve
themselves into tiny droplets OF rain.
which will fall vertically into the
liquid. There will be countless num-
bers OF these raindrops, and the iutcr.
estln5 spectacle may go on for half
hour.
At first the vapors will rise cutie ur
to the porcelain cover, but as the
whole cools tho condensation will oc. |
cur at lower level. Then there will
be perfectly clear zone above the
cloud zone, and nature will be exactly |
reproduced, except that in the place
OF water everything is made OF a]co.
hol. The clear space above will ren.
resent the pure sky, below which arc
tho clouds, condensips into min
which is returned to the LIQUID, reD.
reeentlng the ocean, from whence il
came: Thus the experiment illustrates
IN miniature the whole aqueous circn
latlon Of the atmosphere.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10

DR.. Virchow on the Placu,

Professor Virchow, the veteran Der.
I'm authority or all infectious dis.
eases, hes put himself on record as
crl'lc OF such bluu3ers as the New
YORK Postoflice authorities were guilty
OF when they received mail matter
from Bombay without fumisation.
lin keeping out infectious Diseases
he says, II warn all governments to
rely On nothing so much as on police
precautions. Fortunately, Germans
and Americans have learned lesson
IN that respect during the last ten
years. The manner in which cholera
was held at bay in New York harbor
tour Years ago was spectacle for
medical gods to be proud Of. We
Germans have net done half 50 we'll in
Hamburg.
"Yes, there is possibility TINT the
plague will visit Europe or America, or
both. The only ching that can be done
now to guard against it is to watch
the shipping lists. Whenever g vessel
that may come from aa injected port
nears our ports, lei the police, rein
forced by medical advisers, swoop
down upon i. and investigate it thor
oughly.
And if case OF sickness occurs,
let It DC isolated, and isolated in the
strictest manner.
"Thcre are, am sorry to say, in
OIL countries stupid and sentimental
people and negligent officers OF the
lew, and these | fear moro in conne-
tlon with infectious disease than tho
disease itself. Science knows how 70
grapple With disease, but few light
headed or mischievous persons have il
IN their power to undo by single aet
the beneficial lakors OF science and
legislation covering decade. New
York Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
TinicSt Shears Ever Made

A clever workman in cutlery fac.
tory IN Sheffield. England, has recent.
~ made a dozen pairs of shears each
so minute that they all together weigh
less than half grain. That is about
the weight of postage stamp. Each
pair was perfect, and would cut if
sufficiently delicate material could be
found. Lying on a piece OF white
paper, they seemed no lager than
teas. New York World.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
Smallest Church il England

The parish church of Gro7e, on the
borders of Belfo-dsnire and Buck,no.
hamsh1re, bus situated in the latter
county, is said to be the smallest and
most curious church in England. The
parish contsins under twenty 1nhahi.
tsnts, and the church will comfortably
seat few more than that number.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
A Hundred Miles Of Shelving

The finished portion Of the new
Congressional Library at Washington
has about forty-four miles of shelyino
which will accommodate over 1000.
oO0 volumes. The ultimate capaoitv
OF the building for books vii, ba
upward of 100000 volumes. or
nearly 100 miles Of shelving.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10

{ MRS. ELWOOD'S GOVERNEssi
r BY JENNY WREN
" LII - Il y Observation-Disclosures III
BY JENNY WREN,

HEN first Edith Lor.
ing realized the sad
truth that she was
orphaned, that the
father who had
lHvi: he'd upon her
all that wealth cculd
Weld bud died q
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10

For the yea. ending June 30, 1896.
the net earnings OF the 172,36o mile:
OF railway in the United States were
$363,675,O47, "
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10

And Iet iilm reign! I'll hold my soul,
Tonight
IA grand lief to this mighty Pest.
In false aiiecianc, of cast
O5ny the Presents petty toll,
Tonight.
Lake loyally, great Past my king.
Tonight.
1o-morrow's sun may thee unthrone
Dt' eyes, lips, heart-a that own
VI treasured before thee fling,
Tonight.
= Household Words.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
OLD MEMORIES

"''onE' III my heart Old memories awake
To. might!
lave on my lips dead kisses burr:
"ot 20 my eyes wrpt learns return:
forgotten ,hrobs my pulses shake.
Tonight.
A'Ve ~ avence!-iDy buried love
Tonight!
me "eaki!ns Present slips away;
Inc giant Pas: alone has sway
fotentlal as the gods above
Tonight!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-10
BRISTLE BRUSHES.
CRUDE AFFAIRS UNTIL ANnRL
CANS EEviME INTERESTED.
Ehe Great Erist!c Market of tho
World is st. Petersburg, Rus
sia-Squirrcl Tails Sup
ply t!amels Hair.
TOa verylim;tod extent brist'es

from the American hog are
utilized in the manufacture
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
DIES PROTESTING INNOCENCE.
Lawyers Fear the Wrong Negro May
Have Been Electrocuted.

Sing Sing, N. Y, March 12.-Arthur May
hew, a negro. was successfully electro
cuted in the prison here this morning at
11:17 oclock for the murder of Stephen
Powell, a prominent and wealthy citl-
zen of Hampstead, L. l.
Mayhew was terribly frightened and ap-
pealed to the keepers, with whom he
struggled, not to turn on the current un-
til he cried he was ready.
All during the operation of fastening
him down in the chair, Mayhem cried out:
II am not guilty; I'm dying an innocent
man; John Waynes and Frank Albertson
are guilty" These cries he interspersed
with Jesus, have mercy on me; oh, Lord,
God; save me-" 1t was a pitiful scene.
Frank Albertson. who was accused by
Mayhem in his dying breath of being i'm
plicated with Waynes in the murder Of
Powell, has never before been mentioned
in connection with the crime. There Is
not such a man now even known by any,
body interested in the case. The testi-
mony during the trial showed that only
two men were concerned in the crime.
Several lawyers here to-day, taking into
consideration the mans strong protesta-
ton of innocence and Waynes' confession
that Mayhem was not implicated In Pow
ellis murder. expressed fear that perhaps
Mayhem may have been mistaken for AL
bertson, and that the unfortunate negro
was innocent of the crime for which he
died
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
KENTUcKx's sENAToRsHIp.
-Four Candidates Put Before the Re-
publican CnucuS.

Frankfort, KY, March 12.-By agree
ment between the managers of the can
didates no nomination was made tonight
by the republican senatorial caucus. The
caucus at which the compromise was ef-
fected was secret one. The nominal
tions for senator were ex-Congressman
John w. Lewis of Springfield, ex-Con-
gresham w. G.. Hunter of Cumberland
county, st. John Boyle of Louisville md
eX-Chief Justice w. H. Holt of Frank
fort The session LASTED until Il o'clock,
when the caucus adjourned until o'clock
tomorrow morning, when the balloting
will begin.
Ex-senator Blackburn arrived at
Frankfort to-day, and is ready to make a
strong fight by contesting the election
of at least one republican state senator.
The legislature, which meets in extra
session at noon tomorrow, is composed of
seventy republicans, sixty-six free s,l-
yer and gold democrats and two popu-
lists. Senator Ogilvie, a free silver DEM
ocrat, will not be present, owing to a
severe illness.
DR. Hunter claimed to have 81 votes at
to-nights session. There is no doubt but
that he had the winning hand, but he did
not want to show his power and cause a
breach in the republican ranks this early
in the game. Eight members of the caucus
were absent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
MRS. RUIZ DESTITUTE.
She Wants Spain TO indemnify Her
For Her Husbands Death.

Washington, March 12-secretary sher.
man had a call before 10 O'Clock this
morning, by appointment, from Mrs. Ruiz,
widow of the man who is alleged to have
been murdered in the military prison of
Guanabacoa. Cuba, several weeks ago
Mrs Ruiz was accompanied by her five
children and an interpreter, whose pres
ence was needed, ,as she is unable to speak
a word of English. The interview, which
lasted about five minutes, was devoted to
a pathetic recital of the total destitution
of the family and their reliance upon the
United States to secure indemnity from
Spain on account of the death of Ruiz
who. il is claimed, was naturalized
American citizen, practicing dentistry for
the past fifteen years in Cuba. Secretary
Sherman, after hearing the complaint,
suggested that 1t would be necessary to
put the petition in writing, when the de-
partment would give it prompt considera-
tion.
Mrs. Ruiz and her children subsequent
ly called at the white house at 2:l5 o'clock
and had a brief interview with the Presi-
dent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
uATTTEWs 0N TIII9 CT9urcT
Large Crowd Out, but No Demon
stratiOn Made.

stratiOn Made.
La Plata, Md, March 12.-George Mat
thews, who murdered James ]. Irwin at
Aliens Fresh, Charles county. Maryland,
last August, was executed in the La Plata
Jail yard this morning. The wonderful
nerve displayed by the condemned man
throughout his trial and imprisonment
continued until the drop fell.
Matthews was brought here from Bal
timore last night, and while there was a
great crowd at the depot and in the
streets, no demonstration was made
against the prisoner. This morning It
was necessary to take Matthews outside
the jail yard to reach the scaffold, be-
cause there was no outlet from the rear
of the Jail. There was a great crowd In
the street, but It was unexpectedly quiet
and orderly. A great deal of sympathy
was expressed by the sight-seers for the
condemned man as he was led to the
scaffold, while the woman, who, 1t is al
legged, melted him TO the crime, was de-
nounced and cursed.
, The drop fell at $50 o'clock, and Mat
thews was pronounced dead in eight min
utes, from strangulation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
quarters at Genoa to-day and paid visit

quarters at Genoa to-day and paid visit
TO Corbett.
Martin is down to 124 pounds and has
practically finished his training. He re-
ports that Mysterious Billy Smith tips
the scales at 147 now, and is in elegant
condition.
]. A. r. Elliott of Kansas City, the
champion wing shot, dropped In on the
evening train with a small arsenal in his
grip. He is enthusiasts over the trap
shooting tournament
Stuart to-day deposited the 81 900 purse
In the Bullion Bank. The shoot will COM
mence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning,
March 16, and entries will close at noon
Monday. One thousand birds have been
ordered by express from San Francisco,
and there win be some sweepstakes shot
off Monday afternoon in the race track
adjoining the big arena, The entries so
far number II of the irst-class, and
aReare certain to participate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
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RAPPING THE RAILROADS.
The Corporations Defeated in Ten
ncssee's Legislature.

ncssce'S Legislature.
Nashville. Tenn, March 12.-To-day was
perhaps the liveliest the Tennessee legis-
lature has seen since the assemblies of re-
construction days. The fight being waged
against railroad domination in state poll
tics came to a show down and the cor
poratIons met decisive defeat In two nota-
BILE Instances, FIRST in the House, when a
mandatory railroad commission bill was
passed by a vote Of So to ~; then the cone
stitutlonal convention bill passed both
houses with a good majority. The result
of the parliamentary battles Is some
thing OF a surprise, though the friends
Of both measures claimed victory all the
time.
Possibly the vigorous fight made by the
railroads against the democratic ticket,
both state and national In the last cam
palgn, had more TO do with their emphatic
overthrow to-day than anything else.
The Senate refused to-day TO endorse
the Olney arbitration treaty notwith-
standing a vigorous fight made by the
friends of the measure. The vote stood
II to l3.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13

CONSPIRACY To CORRUPT COURTS
Sensational Developments in "a SUlt
Against "a Railroad.

Montgomery, Ala. March IA sensa-
ton developed In court at Gadsden 10,
day. The case of Danforth and Arm
strong against the Tennessee and Coosa
railroad for money due on contract, $780,
600, has been in court several years, and
carried TO the supreme court four times.
Each time the verdict has crept up. At
the last trial one of the county commits
sloners was sent to Jail and fined for So
llcitlng a big verdict for the plaintiffs.
To-day the railroad attorneys moved to
dismiss the cass alleging a conspiracy
between the plaintiffs and DR.. Baker. In
support of their motion they introduced
twenty-nine letters and a copy of the con-
tract between the plaintiffs and Dr.
Baker. In this contract It was stipulated
that DIR. Baker and associates should use
their influence with the judges and courts
for big verdict, he to receive 10 per
cent. of the amount securSa One of
Danforth's letters says he has been fur
nIshed by Baker with lists of jurors since
1894. with names marked to challenge
lie suggested a certain member OF the
supreme court as the man to approach 1t
Is the general impression that there Is a
conspiracy In the town to corrupt justice
In other cases An official Investigation
will be made, and other sensations may
follow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
MORE GOODS OUT OFF BOND.
The Rush of Merchants at New York
Continues.

New York. March 12.-The rush of mer-
chants to the custom house in this city
to withdraw goods in bond because of the
expected Increase of duties under a new
tariff, was continued to-day. 1t was esti-
mated that to-day's Withdrawals would
reach $50O,O00. Some of the merchants are
fearful that a tariff bill may be passed
with a retroactive clause, or one max
ing its provisions date from its introduc-
ton instead of some time after its pas
sage.
The following shows the daily payments
on Withdrawals at this port since the be-
ginning of the month and exhibits the big
increase in the last three days: March
l. $79 9O7; End, 500, ,213; Sd, $76 233 4th $S1 O77
5th, $76,15S; 9Th. $47,667; Sth, $S0,S19; 9th,
sos, ,292; 10th. $254, $50; 11th, $47S,S79.
Loans to the amount of about 81 900, 900
are reported to have been obtained from
the local banks within a week by mer-
chants, who fear an early passage of a
new tariff law. The payments have in
cluded large Withdrawals of wooden goods
and of tobacco. The total amount of
duties due on goods in bonded warehouses
here is close to $4,000 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13

building where the fire originated, and
Stewart's livery stables, caught several
times, but were saved.
A happening that nearly occasioned In
jury to individuals was when the SIN
awning gave way under weight OF young
MIR. Wilkerson and one or two others In
front of Lilly & Mabbetts store. one
or two had their hands severely cut,
Hon. II. q. Turner manifested great
concern and gave valuable assistance,
apparently unmindful OF the fact that
his clothes were ruined and his face was
thoroughly bespattered with mud.
This fire clearly demonstrated that the
people of Qutman are as brothers In time
OF trouble and need of aid, and that no
class or condition Is known. All are
heroic citizens, be they white or black.
Mention of a great number of persons
who distinguished themselves might be
made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
KRUGER w0RKiSG FoR UNION.
He Says Queen Victoria Il a Troubles
some Woman.

London, March IA dispatch from
Bloemfontein, the capital OF the orange
Free State says that President Kruger
is visiting that place, with a view to the
arrangement OF a closer union with tho
Transvaal At luncheon, at which he
was entertained, the Boer president, re-
plying TO toast by President Steyn. said
he was not there TO controvert the queens
rights. Time. he said, would show that he
had always defended her majesty. and he
had told the people to respect her. He
expressed hope that the two republics
would form indissoluble ties. but he never
entertained any idea of the Free State be-
ing absorbed by the Transvaal. The Boer
president said that he was aware that he
must abide by the London convention,
but the queen was a troublesome woman
and II was, consequently, necessary 10
deal with the question OF union very
cautiously. He concluded by expressing
the hope that some day he would see a
union of the whole of Africa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
POSTAL RECEIPTS.
A Failing on shown by the Thirty
Largest Offices.

Washington. March 12.-Postmaster Gen.
eral Gary to-day gave out a statement
showing the gross postal receipts OF the
thirty largest postofices for February.
1897. compared with the same month OF
1896:
There was a net decrease OF sl25,0l9. The
first seven offices, New York, Chicago.
Philadelphia, Boston. 81. Louis, Cincin-
natl and Brooklyn, showed marked de-
creases, Chicago falling Off $S9,6& and
Philadelphia S22,S26.
or the thirty Offices only seven increas-
ed their receipts over February, 1896 the
increases being slight. They were at San
Francisco, Baltimore, Rochester. New Or
leans, Newark, Hartford and Richmond.
The total receipts for February. 1897.
were S2,591O66, and for February. 1896. S.
20S5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
ANGLo-AMERIC1X ARBITRATION.
The SENATE Committee Again Dis
cusses the Treaty.

The senate Committee Again Dis
cusses the Treaty.
Washington. March 12.-The Senate COM
mIttee on foreign relations to-day con-
sidered the arbitration treaty with Great
Britain from 1O:30 a. m. until 1:45 p. M,
without reaching any conclusion.
A further meeting will be had Monday.
Prior TO the adjournment Chairman Davis
put each senator on his honor not to say
anything about the discussion.
1t Is known, however, that the commit
tee favors the amendment previously re-
ported, eliminating from the scope Of the
treaty all questions pertaining to the do
nestle OF foreign policy Of each party,
and new one that VIII prohibit the Sc
lection of members Of the supreme court
OF the United States as members OF the
court. should the treaty be agreed 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
DETROIT's MAYORALTY.
Attorney General Must Sign the Pc
tItiOn Against PinRree.

ANNOfntE huNt SAk ~ thC A-t-
tItiOn Against PinEree.
Lansing, Mich. March 12-The supreme
court this morning decided that Attorney
General Maynard must permit the use Of
his name In the case to oust Mayor Pin
gree Of Detroit from office. The court
announced that while the petition should
be in the attorney generals name, the
case should be conducted by Messrs. Speed
and Bakers. attorneys for Board of Pub
lie Works Commissioner Moreland, who
started the proceedings. An order was
also made directing the common council
of Detroit to appear next Tuesday and
show cause why a special mayoralty cleo
ton shall not he held. Attorney General
Maynard says that when the case comes
up on Its merits next Tuesday, he will de-
mand his right as attorney general to be
heard on the question. his position being
that no vacancy exists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
saUATTERs OUsTED.
Twenty Who Refused to Move Placed
Under Arrest.

Salt Lake, Utah. March 12.-soldlers sent
from Fort Duchesne to expel the sooners
from the Uncompahgre reservation, met
with some opposition and found IL neces-
sary 20 place under arrest twenty persons
for refusing TO vacate, and who will be
taken 10 the fort to be dealt with. All
landmarks and monuments erected by the
wonld -he settlers were oblltcrated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
NEW SHIPS FOR GERMANY.

The Budget Committee of the Reich
stag Approves the Estimates.
Berlin, March 12-The Budget commit
tee Of the Reichstag to-day approved the
governments estimate of 20,OOOOOO marks
for the purpose of building new battle
ships. It is regarded as doubtful, how
ever, that the credits demanded by the
government for the construction of two
additional cruisers will be passed by the
I2e8chsta9 4 "a; * lz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
CHARLEsTON's wARsHrPs.
The Terror Returns 80 Port and the
AmphItrite EApccted.

Charleston. s. C.. March i2.-The moni-
tor Terror returned to port this afternoon.
after a three days cruise on the coast.
The Amphitrite Is expected to come IA to-
night. Both ships have been to sea Tor
gun pracllcn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
DEMOCRGcY's CLUBS.
Benton ~. Mcmillan of Tennessee
Appointed Chairman.

Washington. March i2.-IIon. Benton II.
Mcmillan OF Tennessee has been appoint
ed chairman of the executive committee
OF the national association OF democratic
clubs. OF which Hon. chauncey Black OF
Pennsylvania Is president. The other
members OF the committee will be an
nounccd IN a few days. and IL IL said only
those who were loyal 10 the Chicago plat
form will be appointed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
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THREE LIVES LOST AT A FIRE.

Two SufOcated in Their Beds and
one Jumped From n Window.
buiIaio N Y, March 12-The Chicago
hotel corner Washington and Exchange
Streets was damaged by fire at $3.50 O'Clock
'his afternoon. Three persons lost their
hVes and two were injured.
me dead are: Edward O'Donnell. Paddy
p.elnah a,.' and William Hanahan, all of this
wife. "''0o" an" ms
pohnell and Hanahan were suffocated
S,..l .iielr beds. They were boarders at the
o.,,iti hroIhan jumped from window and re-
sied sgeu injuries from which he afterward
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
Fugitive Murderer Cnusht.

Chicago. H., March l2.-George. alias
Butch Bradley, who escaped from the
penltentiary az Nashville, Tenn, six
weeks ago. where has was serving SEN
tence for numbering a man named Rog-
ers, was arrested here this evening
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
cADINET CRISIS IN sPA,y.
hegent Refuses 10 sign PoIa-
Nicin's HecnII.

f.-.. March i2.-The impartial as.
trl.. 90 the cabinet council held yes
fb. 'D' queen regent refused TO sign
r..., ''r submitted hy the ministers
at ..a. r'n. n Pollvicla from his position
Iafla .r4 s.n'fni ~ the Philippine H..
fsaof. ~ 'hhi there are in c0nHoqucnce
" msnlaicrlll crisis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
FatniIy shot.

Montgomery Ala. March IA dlnlcul-
~ occurred nt the Western railroad shops
In Montgomery to-day In which Thomas
McQuinn fatally shot Samuel Lewis No
particulars could be learned. They we're
both employee OF che road.