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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02
MIR. W. orooIses ON Diamonds.


The last Friday evening meeting for
this season Of the royal institute took
place last night. when Mr.. William
Crookes delivered a lecture on 'dia-
monds," Sir Frederick Abel was In the
chair, and the large audience included
Lord Kelvin. Sir George Stokes Sir
Frederick Bramwell. Sir Douglas Cation,
Sir james Crichton-Browne, DIR. Higgins,
Or. Frankland, Prof. Dewar, Mr.. Ludwig
Mond, Prof. Fleming. Prof. Armstrong,
and Prof. Ayrton.
The lecturer began by giving an account
Of the South African diamond mines. and,
after briefly surveying the chief chemical
and physical characteristics of the dia-
mond. proceeded to say that specuIations
as 20 the probable origin OF the diamond
had been greatly forwarded by improve
ments in the means of obtaining high tenn
peratures- Thanks to the success OF Prof.
Moissan, they could now be manufactured
Ia the aboratory-minutely microscopic it
Is true, but with crystalline form and APP
pearGnce, color, hardness and action on
light the same as the natural gem The
first necessity was 20 select pure iron and
pack II IN a carbon crucible with pure
charcoal from sugar. Half a pound of this
iron was put into the body Of the electric
furnace, and "a powerful arc, absorbing
about l00-horse power. formed close above
II between carbon poles. The IRON rapidly
melted and saturated itself with carbon.
After a few minutes heating 70 tenn
perature above 400 degrees c., the cur
rent was stopped ana the dazzling. fiery
crucible plunged in cold water until IL
cooled below a red heat. Iron Increased
IN volume at the moment OF passing from
the liquid 10 the solid state; hence the ex-
pansion OF the inner liquid on solidifying
produced an enormous pressure. under
stress OF which the dissolved carbon sep
arated out In transparent. dense crys-
talline form-in fact, as diamond. To oh
tain the diamond from the metallic ing0t
required a long and tedious process and
the specimens thus obtained were only
microscopic. The largest artificial dia-
mond yet made rs less than one millime-
ire across. Many circumstances pointed
to the conclusion that the diamond OF the
chemist and the diamond OF the mine were
strangely akin In origin, and the diamond
genesis must have taken place az great
depthg, under high pressure. How the
great diamond pipes came into existence
was not dfhcult to understand. After
they were pierced they we're filled from
below. with the diamonds. formed az some
epoch too remote TO imagine. were thrown
out OF a mud volcano. together with all
kinds OF debris eroded from adjacent
rocks. According 20 another theory. tho
diamond was a direct gift from heaven,
conveyed 20 the earth IN metoorlc show
era and the so-cailed volcanic pipes sim
ply holes bored In the earth by the im-
pact OF monstrous mcteors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02
ON GUARD AGAINST DISEASE.
Patrol to BE Established Along the
Coast of Florida.

Tampa, Fla. July Assistant Surgeon
General Winn of the marine hospital SER
vice and A. H. Glennar of the st. Louis
hospital are here to confer with State
the Florida coast from infectious diseases.
The result will be that the national and
state boards of health will unite at once
and place police patrol along the Florida
coast from Key West TO Charlotte Har-
Dor and up to Anclote, using small
launches, and a most vigorous effort will
be made to keep out all vessels from
other countries. Tine recent appearance of
smallpox at Fort Meade has caused this
extra effort, as It has been demonstrated
how easily the disease could come into
the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02
TANNING THE FROGS SKIN.
A Special Process Devised to sntis-
fy "A Whim of Fashion,
From the New York Tribune.

i! a. NnAm OI fASnIOn.
From the New York Tribune.
A note referring to the use of frog skins
In making gloves was printed in the Rec
ord few days ago. Tanned frog skin Is
about the prettiest and softest leather i'm
aginable, and also the strongest for its
weight. Oak bark, the usual tanning med
ium, is not serviceable for these little
skins, and special kind Of root Is used.
and the process is long and expensive, but
well worth the trouble. The fair sex are
somewhat prejudiced. however, and so far
have become reconciled but slowly; how
ever, the demand Is growing. and they
will no doubt become popular ere long.
Once upon time. and not so very long
ago, either calf and kid were practically
the only ''light-weight' feathers in use for
shoe tops, gloves, JocketbOoks. and the
thousand and one articles made up of this
material. To-day there are bewidering
number of kinds, some shining with their
own light while others are prohting by
the popularity OF another by assuming its
name and appearance Among the latest
may be mentioned the crocodile, frog, rat
and lizard.
One large manufacturer said 10 the
writer: Il import between 500 and 500
crocodile hides every car These croco-
dies or rather algators, as they really
are there is a great difference between
the two. come from South America
largely caymens' they are called there.
All the skins Of his nature are MOI by
any means caymene. but they are fav-
critics Of mine and make mp the best into
various articles. For the tanning J have
to import a special kind Of bark from the
same country-iead bark " Is called. with
this combination J can make the hand
soonest leather The limitations Of aldga-
tor skin are made usually from tho thick.
tough hide Of the bullock by stamping
with hot steel dies.i
Among the newest acquisitions Of the
leather trade IS the frog skin and Il
makes the finest and toughest leather I'm
the world.
Rat skins make a very durable leather.
ard are used a good deal. some Of N be-
Ing sold for Itself. and much Of IL mas
queradng as kid. These can be- tanned
IN the ordinary way. DO not tear and are
very cheap. There are dealers who make
as many o. 1000 pairs Of rat skin gloves
year. and very good business " rs.
All these skins. especially rot h,des. re-
Quire a great deal of care andeattention,
for. although they seldom spoil outright.
they often turn out rough and almost an.
wearabic. Almost any Rlnd Of tanbark
Is good enough for rat skins, and they sell
dom spoil IN process.
There has been for some time n good
demand for lizard skins for purses, bags
BELTS etc The skins come from Italy.
Greece, Spain ana most Of the larger and
more costly ones from Venezuela and
Paraguay These skins do not require
tanning. but a very careful process Of
sun drying is necessary 20 perfect them.
Large numbers are shrivelod ana spoiled;
In fact, they are rather Improbable
things 20 deal IN. unless one has particu-
lorly good luck
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02

Macon. Ga. July Judge Gambler has
signed the bill OF exceptions In the case
Of Tom Allen. sentenced 10 be hanged
July ~ The bin of exceptions will act as
a supersedeas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02
Tug DauntIe.s nt Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla, July 1.-The hlibuster
steamer Dauntless was towed into port
from Key West to-day by the tug George
W. Childs. The Dauntless still carried
her load Of munitions Of war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02

New orleans, July Louis Gallot. the
convicted Union bank wrecker. was sem
fenced this morning by Judge Parlang 10
eighty years in the penitentiary al hard
labor The case will be appealed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02

MIR Teeters-i was sorry TO see you
coming out OF that saloon.
Mr. Staggers-I was sorry 10 leave, but
my money was al gone.-Judgc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-02

--Bertie-Are you dining anywhere on
Thursday
Appleby eagerly Thuraday-no
Bertie-How hungry you'n be on Friday.
-Tlt-Blts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
WANT PICTURES OF GENERALS.
Lee Camp Appoints n Committee to
Take the Matter in Charge.

The regular meeting Of Lee Camp was
held last night, Commander John NJ. War
rem presiding.
Comrade ID. Smith BEDFORD reported that
the Committee on Care of Confederate
Widows and Orphans were at work, ana
would soon formulate report TO the
camp They were confident Of success in
their work
The adjutant was directed TO convey 20
the family of the late Joseph b. Davis
the sympathy Of the camp in their be-
reavement at his death Mr.. Davis was
an honorary mers Der of Lee Camp and a
good and liberal friend of the Soldiers
Home
The question OF securing the pictures OF
Confederate soldiers 10 adOrn the walls or
the camp was discussed very favorably,
and efforts will be made by the indi-
vidual members to secure their different
commanders picture. There have been
already quite a number of pictures prom
Used. and Il Is probable that In n very
short time the camp will have quite a
large collection. The camp adopted
resolution that r. T.. Lee Camp, Con-
all our prominent generals and others
prominent in the Confederate war. and TO
accomplish that object, that committee
Of sfteen be appointed" The following
constitute the committee: Comrades John
Il. LaughtOn. Jr., ID. S. Redford. John
Boiling. James Power Smith, DIR. T..
Smith. Charles T. Turner. George r..
Deane. c. G. Scott. T.. Leslie Spence, Jo-
seph b. Mckinney, Jos ph w. Thomas.
Meanley, Geryas Storrs. All members OF
the camp are requested TO use their best
efforts to aid in securing the objects or
the committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
THE WEATHER Is STILL COLD.
Promises of Higher Temperature
Not Yet Fulfilled.

Though the weather representations
have promised Us warmer weather, and
said that the temperature would take
a very perceptible rise by to-day, no
evidences that their promises or pre-
dictions will be verified have yet APP
peared. Old SOILS rays yesterday were
far from being calorific, and old Boreas
had not ceased his Journey through the
hirsute realm. II was slightly warmer
during the day than it was on the pre-
ceding day. and last night was slight
Improvement over its predecessor but
IL was cold enough, and none OF the
ice on the ponds and lakes around the
city. nor snow on the streets showed
any signs OF melting.
The dock Is now frozen over TO the
depth of about eight inches, and the
prospects are that, unless the cold abates
somewhat the river viii freeze,
too. The sleighing is still good on the
residential streets, and the skating Is
excellent at Forest-Hill, Reservoir,
Lakeside. and Paramount, and on all the
ponds and lakes large parties Of young
ladies' and gentlemen made merry gliding
oyer the crystal surface, cutting didos
here and Fights there, or doing the
Dutch roll or the spread eagle. The
sport at some OF the ponds was con-
tinued until late last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
JUMBO JIM AND CHEsTNUTs.
A Pleasant Entertainment Given by
Richmond Dramatic Club,

a well-pleased audience filed Cathedral
Hall last night, the occasion being the
repetition. by request, of a delightful
comedy entertainment by the members
Of the Richmond Dramatic Club. The
programme embraced two bright farces-
Jumbo Jim and "Chestnuts." Both
pieces were rendered in a highly credit
BILE manner, Messrs. J. S Eggleston.
Thomas A. Daifron, James r. Phillips.
Jr., Howard WoOdfin. and j. }. Mcintyre
taking parts in the former and Messrs.
Mcintyre. Gerald Higgins. James Sweeny,
Woodhn, Philips, D2ffron. Thomas A.
McCauil, j. Twohig Temple, j. j. A.
Murphy, and Misses Blanche Epps and
Mayme Taylor interpreting the latter
piece. A number OF musical speciaties,
both vocal and instrumental We're inter-
polated incidental TO the action of each
farce.
The numbers winning wel-deserved en-
cores were: My Gal is a High Born
Lady" by Messrs. Woodin and McIn-
tyre; THE Boarding House" Mr.. Thomas
A. Daffron; THAT Violet Tea" Mr. j. j.
A. Murphy; MAY BE Mary Didn't See
New York" Messrs. Higgins and Hara;
I'm a Cay Soubrette.' Miss Blanche
Epps; Sweet Little Rosy Posey," hlr
McCaul: "Croppy Dan" Mr.. J. j. McIn-
tyre Let Me Take Ny Place at Home
Again." Mr.. McCaul; Just Tell Them
That You Saw Me" parody Messrs.
in Old Town Tonight" the company.
The success that has attended the eff
forts Of the club since its organization
has been so marked that the members
have decided TO give a series Of per-
fOrmances out of town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30

was awarded TO the Dispatch Company,
while the contract for the advertising In
a German daily paper was let to the
Daily German Advertiser.
A Notwithstanding Of the
chairman. the City Accountant. and the
Clerk--was appointed 10 tabulate the
stationery bids. The result Of these pro-
posals Is not yet known. as the bidding
was very close. and It will require some
time TO ascertain who is the lowest bid
der.
There was n spirited contest over the
book and job-printing. The o. r..
F'lanhart Printing Company was finally
awarded the contract for job-printng,
at Dents per 1000 ems, and Z IL cents
per token for press-work, and for the
book-work at % cents per 1000 ems. and
7l-2 cents per token for press-work.
Baptist & Saunders were the next low
est bidders.
The committee was in session five
hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
mruE FIGHTING PARsON."
Miss VI. a. CamnI1 Tells of Him ut the
Meeting of Daughters OF Revorfn.

Baltimore SUM
Al the annual meeting recently of the
MARYLAND Chapter, Daughters Of the ReVo-
luton. Miss NJ. A. Camak entertained the
members with a paper on Rev James
Caldwell, the Fighting Parson >9f Ne"
Jersey" She thus sketched his Ire.
REV James Caldwell, OF revolutionary
and patriotic memory, was born at CUP
Creek. in what is now called ChaIlottc
county. Va. April 6. 1874. AS the young
est of seven children, ne was sent 10
Princeton College at the age of 10 years.
He was graduated, studied divinity. mar
ried Miss Hannah Ogden, of Elizabeth
town. n. j.. and was soon settled over the
Presbyterian church at Elizabethtown.
"LVben the differences between the Colo
ries and Great Britain commenced he en-
tered with heart and soul into the contro-
versy. He acted as chaplain 10 those por-
lions of the American army That success
lively occupied New Jersey. He held the
position o. commissary and quartermas-
ter-general, and even colonel, whatever
the exigency Of the times demanded This
gained for him the sObrquet Of the Fight
ing Parson of New Jersey.
'fHe was high IN the confidence Of
Washington, with whom he was on the
most intimate terms of friendship. In
times of gloom and dependency, by his
eloquent and patriotic appeal, he con-
tributed much 10 excite and sustain the
drOoping spirits of officers and men. He
was sustained in his political action by
his congregation with scarcely an eX-
ception. Among them were Governor
livingston Elias BoudenOt (afterward
President of the Continental Congress-
Abram Clark zone Of the signers Of the
Declaration Of INDEPENDENCE. and other
men. From his congrega-
tion went forth about forty commissioned
officers 80
the church was burned January y, 1850
June 18th following. while General
Knyphausen was making an INVASION OF
that part o. New Jersey, Mrs. Caldweii
the window of a room 20 when she haH
retired for safety with her children. A
baby 3 days old was in her arms at 'he
I'm n battle that followed soon aiter II
a. eaid that Mr. Caldwell showed the Ut
most ardor in the fight. as II ne Woulu
avenee the murder of his wire. PAPER
49, dine used for the firelock gun. gave
ont me Parson gnlloped TO the cnutcn'
ooar.hv brought out the hymn-Dooks,
~, ont the leaves. and gave them 10 tne
soldiers. shouting as he ala so, put Na'as
80, ,an, boys: give 'em Watts' Most OF
~. ~ hv,nns OF the Presbyterian Church az
M tisne were written by DR. WAITS.
t DC, I{arte has immortalized this incident
in a poem. ,.,o. had ofyered n
reward for the ASSASSINATION OF Do' sl,tc
! livingston, and next TO MN raIson u, 1rsi
well was most hated. Novempsr ~, a'o,'
NJ caldwell was shot py ocsP , ~
Who a was disclosed az ,he 'riai' ""u
been brlbed by British goid'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
OTIS SKINNER SCORES 4 SUCCESS.
The Talented Actor and His Fine
Company Make n Hit Here.

Romance ran riot at the Academy or
Music last night and hfteenth-century
chivalry stepped forward from the pages
OF history in the person Of Otis Skinner,
who appeared as Fabian Toreli. in his
new play, "A Soldier Of Fortune" 1t was
an evening OF delight and demonstration
on the part OF the audience who called
Mr. Skinner repeatedly I'm front OF the
curtain and finally compelled him TO make
a neat little speech Of thanks after the
effective situation of his disguise as Bor-
gias Jester at the close Of the third act.
1t is "A pleasure to chronicle the success
OF so admirable an undertaking as that
In which Otis Skinner Is engaged, that
Of presenting worthy plays. Interpreted
by one of the best dramatic organizations
now travelling, including his own original
and poetic characterizations. and
scenic and costume investiture that Is n
worthy accompaniment. "A Soldier OF
Fortune" is one OF the strongest and best
plays seen here this season.
At the matinee performance to-day
Romeo and Juliet viii be given. An
elaborate revival, with Mr.. Skinner as
Romeo and Maud Durbin as Juliet. To-
night Richard III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
THEIR ANNUAL coNvocATIoN.
Interesting Meeting of Sovereign
College of Allied Degrees.

The Sovereign College OF Allied Masonic
Degrees for America held It's annual
convocation at ST. Adams Hall last night.
Rev. DR.. Hartley Carmichael. Sovereign
Grand Master, presided, and read an
allocution. which included his official acts
for the past twelve months, and historic
matter of special interest. The Ark
Mariners and Secret Monitors are making
good progress I'm the State OF Maine under
fhh jurisdiction of the Sovereign College.
Excuses for non-attendance on this con-
vocation were received from number
of DISTINGUISHED Masons in different
parts Of the country.
Thomas II. Casweil,. Of California, and
Rev. n. r. Graham, of Ohio, We're elected
Sovereign fellows. The degrees of Ark
Mariner, Secret Monitor and Tilers Of
solomon were conferred on a number Of
candidates. No academic degrees were
conferred at this conyocation. At
quarter to II o'clock the brethren partook
of a choice supper. served by Mr. Will
liam Krause Among those present were
the Grand Master Of Masons In Virginia,
q past grand master, and five ministers
OF the Gospel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
prNIsoN HOUSE, INDIANAPOLIS
n L. Again Fire-Nisi'e"-N"r'"
wing burned.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, January .
- Teerieon House, which was partial
=. 40 n,'rned two years ago, this evening
lin suffered a loss Of about 5000.
Win great inconvenience 10 guests. Inc
MOTEL. which has been the hepuDiloah
state headquarters Tor years was crown
cd with guests.
a,be fire started from a defective fue
-, the third floor 80 o o'clock, and as
tbe alarm was given at once. all the
CHESTS got out without trouble. and many
Of their belongings were saved.
The fire was confined to the north
wing The loss Is fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
what the city Pays Him.

Jhnudfy =, Io5I
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The amount OF taxes assessed
by the Commissioner or Reve-
nue. for the city In 1896 was.. 81 ,oss 600 %
His pay at SIS OF ! per cent?. 6s' ~
Total expense OF salaries OF
seven deputies, books. station
cry. &c, for city and State,
81 200. city one half .......-.... sSo W
Commissioners salary ..........$ ztS1 w
Proposed cut TO 3-S OF per cent.
on 81. O8S. 600 leaves .............. SWz ~
City's proportion OF expense OK
running office ...........'.'-'''' S'~ W
Commissioners salary from city
for one year .................1...e - "
Is this just? FAIR fIAI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
DEATHS.

ApsusTEAD.-Dled, at half-past 8
o,clock y. ~. January q, 1897 at tho
rasidence OF her parents. 4o3 Nicholson
street. MARY AGNES, the Oldest daugh-
ter OF Robert #. and Martha y. Armi-
stead; aged years, II months, and 1
days.
Funeral from the residence, t0s Nichol-
con street. at half-past o'clock SAT-
URDAY. Burial at lakewood Cemetery.
Norfolk papers please copy.
CARR at Lee Camp Soldiers
Home, January 10th, Veteran FRANK
CARR. Confederate States navy. OF Nor
folk city; aged 81 years.
Funeral from the Church OF the Sacred
Heart TO-DAY Saturday at IL o'clock
A. NJ.
JONEs.-Died, January 70. 1897. at
O'clock T.. M., AT his residence, 25zl Vena-
bic stt,A, EDWARD c. JONES, In
the nth year of his age.
That Interchangeable home Is for you and
for me,
Where Jesus OF Nazareth stands;
The King of Kingdoms forever Il lie,
And He holdeth our records In His
hands. +fti
Funeral from Ieixb-s,reet Baptist
church SUNDAY. January 5lzt. at $40
p. NJ. Omit 1oWcf3.
MARTIN.-Dicd. January 2th. A the
residence OF her son-m-isw, No. Ills west
Main street. Mrs. EMMA L. MARTIN
In the 10th year OF her age.
Notice OF funeral In Sundays paper.
Baltimore Sun please copy.
MFTsEI.-Died. OF diphtheria. Janu-
airy o. 1887, az % +. H., AZ the resi-
dence OF his parents. No. 25i7 east Grace
street. PHIL FREDERICK. eldest child
of Philip Meisei Jr.. and Marie Me'set'
In the 9Th year OF his age.
For OF such II the Kingdom %
Funeral TO-DAY al 4 p. n. Services
az the grave.
o,srrrIIyAN.-Dled January =. ~.
-, The residence OF his mother No. ia
north Twentieth street. 2. ~. OSuLz&-
VAN. In the 18th year OF his age
Funeral SUNDAY AFTERNOON AZ ~
patrick's church al o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-30
The singin' skuIe scores Another
Success.

Mr. Jedediah Bobbn's Singh Skule
was presented last night at the LAUREL
Street Methodist Episcopal church TO an
overlooking audience, ana, as on every
other occasion Of the presentation OF the
skule. large numbers OF persons were
turned away for want of standing room.
In fact, IL seems almost impossible to get
ences who are anxious to see Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jedediah Bobbin and Eye skollers."
To obviate this difficulty the skule have
decided TO give the entertainment at an
early date in one OF the largest halls IN
the CITY probably Mozart Academy. when
many new features will be introduced,
among them the singin skule brass band.
AIR and Mrs. Bobbins story of how they
"cot lined" the steam piano and other
aftractions Mr.. and Mrs. Bobbin intend
tbat this entertainment shall eclipse all
nrevious performances Of the skuie. ana
tbere Is hardly a doubt that the Academy
will be filled on that occasion.