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The Lamar register., 1897-11-06
Tho Senator Was not Converted

The late Senator George of Missis-
sippl was an agnostic, while his wife
was deeply religious, says an ex-
change. She placed neighboring
Baptist minister on his trail, and ne
got no peace. Once, riding slowly
home from Carrollton and reading
his mail, the preacher burst out of
the woods on his right hand and be-
gan. They came to creek and
crossed it. 1t was, in the Senator'S
language, saddle pocket deep" On
the further bank he dismounted.
.Git down. he said, fercely. The
minister looked at him doubtfully.
He feared a personal encounter. "Git
DOWN. He got down. "Now," said
George, I'm tired o. being harried
around the ken;ry like / was n cotton
tail rabbit and you was pack o.
nigger dogs. Baptize me right here
1t was winter time but the venerable
statesman would not be denied. The
two men waded into the icy water up
to their armpits, and the ceaemony
was performed Senator George
climbed into his saddle and looked
down on the shivering evangelist.
"Now," he said, ''yon go home and
stay home. TIM through with this
foolishuess."
The Lamar register., 1897-11-06

There were only eight important
Offices for which candidates were run
ming on last Tuesday and the above
figures will tell the tale of how the
democrats traded themselves to vic
tory at the expense OF their allies.
The election day was one of the
brightest and most agreeable we have
had for years, and the number of
votes cast was record breaker, being
$50 more than the big vote on pres
ident last year The total vote in
Guiding those ballots which the judges
threw out was nearly 100, and this
is an indication of how rapidly the
population of the county is increas-
ing. The two Lamar precincts cast
45O votes which is also large in
crease over last year.
The election passed off quietly all
over the county, and the big vote was
polled without any OF the usual ex-
citing episodes. The larger portion
of the voters took considerable time
in the booths and the manner in
which they scratched up their ballots
was certainly remarkable. 1t was i'm
possible to tell from ballot anything
about the politics of the voter Even
on the heads of the ticket, supreme
Judge and district attorney, the bal
lots were Just as mixed as on the
purely local offices; vote for Hayt
would cross over and vote for Nc
Chesney. while perhaps the very next
ballot would be for Gabbert and
Ross.
The result of all this scratching
was to make the work of the election
Judges much more difficult than usual
and this with the heavy vote caused
it to be after midnight before the
result was known Ross, Mcdowell,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

search was a carbide of silicon-the sub
stance which is now known commercially
as car borundum." But in this discov-
cry he was later than the Pittsburg chem
list, E. c. Acheson. who had come across
it by a very remarkable accident He was
trying to make artificial diamonds. and
for that purpose was using a mixture of
carbon and clay which he subjected to a
tremendous heat in an electric furnace.
When the mass had cooled down it was
found to contain few very small crystals
OF bright blue color. AT first the ex-
perimenter thought that he had really OBJ
tanned the diamonds he was after, but in-
vestigation proved that the crystals were
an entirely new compounds carbide OF
cilicon, composed of So per cent silica and
the balance carbon. 1t was further ascer-
tanned that the crystals were harder than
sapphires OF even rubies, and then it was
realized that a most valuable discovers
had been made.
Carborundum Is now very largely used
instead of emery for grinding and polishing
metals, as well as for many other purpo-
SEES as an abrasive. 1t is next in hardness
to the diamond. A big factory for it's
manufacture has been established at Nj
agara rails with furnace that is supplied
from the cataract with an electric current
OF enormous power. After the current
has been kept on for twenty-four hours
the furnace is allowed to cool down. When
1t is opened it presents a very beautiful
appearance, owing to the formation of
quantities of exquisite crystals. varying in
color from yellow to violet. These crystals
are carborundum. They are then treated
with sulphuric acid, washed and sifted.
when they are ready for sale. About two
tons of the stuff are produced every twer-
ty-four hours. The carborundum powder
IS made into wheels, homes, files, knife
sharpeners, etc, being mixed with a
binding material. nodded In hydraulic
presses and vitrified
Half dozen years ago 1t was supposed
that no substance could possibly be harder
than the diamond. Ruby came second
ana sapphire third. Now. thanks to the
wonder work Of science. these notions arc
upset, and diamonds fail into second
place, with ruby fourth, two artificial SUBJ
stances being No. l and No. 3, respective
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

plenty of pluck. He had no advantages
/ in the way of an education, and could
neither read nor write. But he was hon
est and upright In all his dealings with his
fellowmen, and 1t was not long before his
energy and vim began to tell in good re-
suits. He established himself as a farmer
near Sandy Cross. and year by year he
succeeded more and more In his work.
He raised a large family giving his chill
dren d good education, and at his death,
few days since, left an estate valued at
more than $4,000
A warrant has been sworn out against
L. c. Gibbs of Atlanta, for larceny after
trust Gibbs is state manager of the Cum
berland Building and Loan Association,
with headquarters at Atlanta. The war
rant was sworn out by Mr.. Hayward,
general secretary of the association. 1t
is charged that Gibbs has collected a
considerable sum of money and has failed
to turn over to the association. Gibbs
father-in-law is one of the most influen-
tial men in Lansing, Mich.
The celebrated case of Carter & Rogan
against the Chattanooga Southern rail-
way has been taken out of court at At
lanta. The litigation was to secure one
half of a judgment in favor of Carter &
Rogan against the Chattanooga Southern.
Mrs. Carter was suing for divorce from
Carter. and she wanted to get a part Of
the money When she learned that the
United States court had awarded the judg-
ment in favor of her husband. she at
once had her attorney file an Intervention
so as to be sure that she would get a por-
ton for her own use and support The
Intervention was dismissed Friday, and it
is supposed that some amicable arrange
ment has been made between Mrs. Garter
and her husband. The amount involved
was $4,000 carter & Rogan were the
contractors who built the Chattanooga
Southern, and were suing for that amount
of their pay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

a rib on that side, and il was extracted
The bullet had made its way through the
trunk of the man, had passed through the
stomach, his two lungs, his liver, and the
right kidney. and in spite of all this, it
looks as If he was going to get well.
J. A. Mclean of DeFuniak Springs re-
Gently had occasion to look over some
packages of Old letters that were received
during the past two years in search of a
lost paper. AT the close of the second day
he had not found the paper, but found 60
cents in postage stamps, a $3.50 gold piece,
81 in silver, 81 bill, and two-year-Old
check by william Fisher of Pensacola for
81, making a total $10
Anclote correspondence Jacksonville
Citizen: The heirs of the Stafford estate
having sold the noted Cootee tract of over
1900 acres to a Savannah firm engaged
in the manufacture of naval stores, prompt
steps viii be taken by the purchasing
company to start turpentine distilleries
and mills. to cut lumber. This tract is
considered one of the finest in Florida for
the purpose for which II was bought, the
sanding timber being very heavy and so
abundant that experts say that it would
keep a railway line actively engaged for
several years to transport the cut timber
to market. The tract is close to the Gulf
of Mexico, and, therefore, possesses good
transportation facilities. The old Anclote
and Palatka railroad was to pass through
this tract, and now 1t is believed that the
recently chartered West Coast railroad
will be built through the Cootee tract in
a short time The company will have
safe port for its vessels in Sponge Har-
Dor, which is almost landlocked, and will
have water enough for coasting vessels
when it is dredged. The purchase of this
tract is of vast economic Importance to
Anclote, Bayport and the entire region ly-
ing between Sumter county and the Gulf
of Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

One OF the privileges OF the lord mayor
OF London Is to wear an earl's robe when
ever crowned head visits tho city. The
present lord mayor will follow this custom
during the Jubilee celebration and the robo
he has had prepared for the occasion cost
$500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

"A young woman was NJ the Bazaar Dc
IA Chante IN Paris with her hance when
the fire broke out. lie ran al tho eref
alarm, leaving her alone but ahe man
agcd 70 get out ana 80 homo. There she
found the young man. who had politely
called TO see u she was safe. lie was
shown the door.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

Here Is a lively item from the Harrods.
burg (Ky) Sayings Judge c. A. Hardin
drank a half pint OF gasoline on Monday
through mistake for mineral water. Mrs
Hardin hurriedly called up Fred currey
over the telephone. and an agitated voice
INQUIRED n there was danger IN the dose.
away from FIRE and matches."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
AMI SEMENTS.


The spectacular and pyrotechn.c event.
THE Carnival of Madrid" about which
80 much has been written within the past
two weeks. aud OF which so many people
have heard, opened last night al Y. n Z.
A. park for It's third engagement in this
city. under new management and most
favorable auspices. oil that Is needed be-
ing the cooperation 81 the weather peo-
pie TO make the park place OF popular
resort during the week. There has been
an entire reorganization of the perform
ers and several new features have been
introduced since the first production OF the
piece in this city.
There was goodly crowd out last night
and its constituents were of character
that Will contribute largely TO the success
Of The engagement. many society people
being present enjoying the performance,
which largely suggested that of circus.
The same castle and background OF feudal
spanish architecture WAS used which was
brought from Portland ard set up In Mad
ison park when this company first opened
in this city. and the paniomime which
served as n central feature Of the first per-
sormances Is sttil retained although under
any circumstances it is purpoSeless and
u1intesigible.
The first of the programme introduced
an AmazoniRn march. and from thar on
for ar hour and half the speciaities fol-
low In rapid succession. one OF the new
features is the appearance of Captain"
Somebody. whose name vas not distinctly
announced who did a man-fish act in a
tank-eating, drinking. smoking and writ
ing under water. There was a ballet that
strongly suggestive of the dances by the
Barrison sisters that shocked the not
easily sh0ckahle New Workers. last winter
and several other pretty and artistic
dances. The other features were largely
acNobatic and aerial In character and were
above medocrity.
The whole performance concluded with
"a fine display OF fireworks from the bat
Elements Of the canvas castle and some
unusually good set pieces in the fore
gro md. The delay Ia opening was due 10
IN" large amount of work necessary 10 in
stall the stage and fixtures, all Of which
was accom- Iished yesterday.
The carnival NJ the price u admission
charged is well worth patronizing
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
The Cycle Path Benefit.

y great many applications are being
made 20 the Seattle thcater for reserved
seats ~ the cycle path benefit production
90 ~ Night In bohemia" and the Good
Roads Club IN a spirit of fairness 10 all.
desires 80 say that no seats will be re-
served until Tuesday July -. a. SIS A. N
whom the box ON 80 Will onen and tickets
purchased from the committee or club
members can he exchanged for seats "a
shy Of the three performances. The fol
lowing DAY "Wednesday. July q. seats can
80 reserved az regular house prices ac-
cor}iug IA location
This week the general advertising will
b" Gone. ana Saturday evening The large
photographs of the cast VIII be on exhibit
tlon st ,he leading stores
THE rehe1rsals are being held nightly
ana as all are familiar with their parts
A Night On bohemia promises great re-
suits 81 e vell-Written misissl farce
comedy. and Is repicta with songs dances
music ar2 speci7i,ies. Mr. Edgar Keller
who Was - long with Daniel suIly's com
vs0T Will he here tomorrow ana wiz nlav
the original part Edmund KsAne. "the
ola bohemian" and Tire celebrated little
"EAmhkfns" will 10 The Dolls Frols-
Frank f'oomhs- George Nohle Ffnev Paan
ami Pob webb all have strong parts. and
wtth Tommy G@tK and Charley Lamb
theS farVn combination thst Ia hard ~
erat The states are set for Friday ana
saturday. weh Saturday matinee July -
su1 "a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

rant. warned him about allowing his
cows to walk along the path. bat he said
h would do rs ne saw nj"
The fnins Of Martin Niles for the same
offeuse has had 4 good effect So far as the
extreme north end s concerned hut near
Madison street they have not paid any at
tcntion 10 the warning.
Judge Eogue Administered 4 light fine in
the first casa brought before him under
the belief that the effect would be rs sal
utary as II a seYerer punishment had been
Unlisted. He said he was not satisfied that
Niles transgressed the law willfully ana
would give him the benefit Of the doaht.
II the owners OF cattle continue 10 dis
obey the law the patience Of the Judge
may he exhausted
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
A TERRIBLE FALL.
NlNETY-SEVEN 90 TO THE BOT.
TOM IN THE AWFUL CRASH.
The Large Winter & Harper stock of
Pianos md Organs to he Slau9h-
tered and sold This Week, Benin
ming Tomorrow Moral Ig-Evcry
Instrument Must 80, Regardless
of Cost.

No little regret will be felt In our city
when IL becomes known that Seattle Is
AT once 10 lose its largest and most
enterpr!sing piano and organ house.
The firm OF Winter L. Harper has been
identified with the musical interests of
Seattle ever since II was a city OF 1909
people They have always handled a
me line OF instruments. done business on
strictly upright business principles aud
furnished hundreds OF homes with Gle
CANT pianos and organs.
They have decided 10 devote their en-
tire attention 10 small Instruments
strings, sheet music and music books.
Mr.. Harper expects 20 leave for Europe
In short time. and will arrange Cor I'M
porting from manufacturers there for a
large jobbng and retail trade. to ne
conducted az their present store. s02 Sec
oud avenue, this city; hence his deter
nnation TO Immediately dispose OF every
piano and organ, new or second hand,
In stock or rented.
In ii conversation with Mr. Harper last
evening he said:
I'm few days l shall not own a piano,
except one In my home.
our present large stock is in all re-
spccts equal 70 the iii .st we have evSr
had. representing a large variety Of the
most celebrated makers; but everyone
shall be sold
Look AZ these slaughter prices They
are enough 10 give YOU a chill
Here are two elegant mahogany cab
met grand Decker Bros pianos. the finest
they ever madc~ptanos we formerly
sold AT $50 and which cost me siSs eaci,
spot cash-that I will sell FOR S3s5. on easy
payments other Decker Bros pianos
little used, as low as 800 and
ether pianos Of frst-eiass make relatively
low some good Fischer pianos that have
been used AZ sl0o: one Hallett & Davis
square piano ~ siT. new organs. in solid
black walnut cases at $50
such a slaughter of prices have never
known: but ! must ne ready 30 start for
Europe in "a short time. and mark what
] tell YOU. not one Of these ninety-seven
instruments VIII be unsold
The safe begins tomorrow morning
and the first buyer gets first choice.
Every instrument that has been rent
81 IS going through the repair shop and
Is being pvt III excellent condition. and
VIII be guaranteed by us To be as repr.
sented''
Mr.. Harper talks 10 the point. and
means what he saws
There will be "A Jam AZ their store to-
morrow. Families that have been wait
ing for years 10 get a piano. but could
not see their way clear on account OF tie
high prices. viii now have r bonanza.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

Special Dispatch 70 the F'ost-Ingellig < ncer
PORT ANGELES JAY 1z---Ths officers
Of the Oregon have b.sgs waiting patiently
Tor tao days for the coal 20 arrive from
CoTaox. L cams This morning, and the
custom house inspectors were asSef. 20
hasten their inspection mach as posi-
BE. But only - tons came and IN were
expected. This may prevent me oregon
from getting AEay before Thursday
T. i now definitely kno3n that the Ore-
g0r - ordered 70 S8n Francisco. Tae Of
fcers are ~ the opsnsou that the moni-
tors M0nadaock and Monterey will be able
20 cope with anything tie japanese send
% hawa5i, ard that the Oregon viii only
be called upon in case o. extreme ueces-
slty.
This Is borne out by che fact that the
harbor at Honolulu viii not accommodate
the oregon. and size wili be under ire ne
cesstsy - lying outside IN heavy sea
II Is ss!d 20 be 50 rough outside the harnor
that he nattieship would be unable 10
load coal from = barge.
THE department evidently expects n
crisis ~ Hawaii. for the orders of every
nan-of-war on the Coast have been
changed during the past week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

Second battalion of infantry are granted
honorable discharges from the service OF
the National Guard of Washington. for
the reason set opposite their respective
names. and as Of the date mentioned. TO-
wit: corporal ..sarge Clark. Company =.
March 81 1897. expiration Of term, Corporal
Charles Baker. Company G. March 81. 1>S5,
expiration OF term. Private Earl c. Taylor.
Company c. March 81 1897. expiration II
term. Private A. r. Clark. Company G.
March 81. 1897. expiration OF term, Private
Il. Johnston, Company G March q. 1897.
expiration or term. Private Francis \.
Steier. Company =, March 81 1891. expira-
tloa of term: Private \. Il King. Company
G, May 5. 1885,. expiration OF term. Private
y. +. II. Hansen. Company &. March Il
1896, expiration Of term; Private George
Linz Company u April L 1897. expiration
Of term: Sergt, VIII .. Potts. Company
II. June 3. 1887 expiration or term: Private
W. T. Watson. Company II May II. iS9s.
leaving the state: Private Myrou r. Nest.
Company u, May 3. 1897. enlisted in the
United States army.
''By order OF
y ] wEISENRtrRGFR
major. Commanding Second Infantry
Battalion, y. q. w
official: r.. w RIDTNGS.
First Lieutenant and Adjutant-"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

DEPUTY sheriff pwyer passed through
Seattle yesterday OF his way 10 The Re
form school with Myrtle Ma,eon. AGED e
years. The story connected With he case
is ~ a most revotling nature and unfit for
publication TIE Gtri has been living with
her father 81 Sslyerton srd she first came
under .he notice Of the officers II the law
Through her habit % wandering in fha
mountains. Sleeping wherever night over
took her Some of the people - Silvartor
though: she sas insane. and had her TAX
az 20 Everett - - examined
The story which resulted in the arraS,
of her fsthsr then became Srown The
father denies tNe charge ana saws aha. no
has 5one sv~rz aiGs, ~ his power 30 bring
ne. up property.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
BRYAN IN OREGON.
The Late Candidate speaks From Lee
bauon to Portland.

PORTLAND. July y William J. Bryan
began the day by a speech in Lebanon al
o'clock this morning 20 a crowd esti-
mated az i0s1 people snd closed the day
IN this city tonight whore he addressed
ie GO people for half an hour al Muitno-
NAH field
During the Journey from Lebanon 20 this
city AIR Bryan addressed large crowds At
nearly every station. Al oregon city h
stopped several hours this afternoon and
addressed the Willamette Valley Chau-
tauQua Association on bi-mstallism.
He arrived in this cts al =. M. and al
~ went 20 Multnomah Geld where an
immense crowd had gathered 20 hear the
silver champion, Mayor Pennoyef intro
duced Mr. Bryan. who discussed the sill
yer question for half an hour, and then. at
9 o'clock. took the o. Il. q n train for the
East
Tomorrow he will speak at Walla wa.ia,
f:udieton and La Granae.
An excursion train from Seattle over the
Northern Pacific brought about 351 people
q HFaF ftFxsu
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
HE Is NOT MISSING.
Walter r. Ncauesten Di~proves some
Sensational stories

Walter + NoQuesfen salesman for
Charles -. Calkins. n honey dealer who
= as reported "a missing tso days under
peculiar circumstances from his home at
Third avenue ara Union street is alive
and well = post-IntelliRencer reporter
met h.m yesterday afternoon ara talked
With him Nr9uesten said fhat he was
Oil enough 70 take care Il himself and
that he bad been on the main streets ~
Seattle last saturday and Sunday tie
said that his business affairs had called
him On different PARTS II the city. and he
bad slept away from his room withaut
thinking that his absence would cause
Capitalization
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
ANOTHER cA>E:.
Where Herdcrs Allow Cattle to Run
ON Bicycle Paths.

Special officer George cave appeared In
the municipal court yesterday afternoon
and swore out warrant for the arrest of
Fritz Diegan. who lives near the Lake
Washington bicycle path, not far from
Madison street on the charge Of allowing
his cows 20 trespass on the bicycle path.
Il notified Mr.. DieEan Saturday" said
officer Cave, ito appear in court a; ,
o'clock this afternoon. He promised 70 be-
here. but has broken his word and II viii
h necessary TO go after him with a war
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

Special Dispatch 10 the st-Intelligencer
CLEAKW ATER. Wash. Jgiy L. - on
Saturday. June -. Charles 8 Brown, a
young mar = years OF age who had a
claim on the kialock three miles north of
the Queets. was drowned while fordins the
Raft river. The settlers OF Clearwater
and Ho valley recon cred the body and
carried II eight miles UP the beach. where
his father resides, and gave il Christian
burial
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
Art League Lecture TDniN d .

Famous Pacific Coast Artists will he
the subject Of the lecture before the Ara
League. in the Hinckley building, this
evening. Col Paul d Henry. the lecturer.
enjoyed an intimate acquaintance with the
celebrities OF whom he Will speak. when
ail OF them were Boheminns and fame AMI
fortune frowned upon them. Artists ard
others interested are cordially invited to
attend.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13
MILITIA MATTERS.
Company u to Have "a Driii July IL
honorable Discharges Granted.

cart ADAMS. ~ Company n. y q. W.
Issued the following order yesterday:
sfEieasiQuarsc Company r. Secoa3 In
fanrrv Battalion. y. O. ".
''Cosnuau ~ order Ne
AT members q Company - as hereby
o-e}4r4-f 20 reTsoSt ~ t@e ,zs~oYe-s@si sy.a te1
hes quarters On wednesday. JAY q az
~ . ga. 20 part pate IN company driil.
% - held =. Madison street PARK Fsv or
der FRANK = ADAMS
Ca faia. Commanding.
Z 2 PAWSp% FIRST Ss~g%ant"
TIRE following order granting honorable
discharges Sas Neer Ass1sd:
'sf4ea sguarsers S~coad Infantry battalion
X u W New Saatcc1a. Wasa-. july =
Isl.
'sseaerAI order Nc :
4E.rs.--11s ss!4o .. LIZ eLlls-sc Elel % taa