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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
.srhe Never-Lastlng water Mc,er.n

''The Never-Lasting Water Meter.p
Editor Morning News: win the honest
spirits, who are everlastngly tinkering
at the water meter. listen to the voice Of
reason for a moment? fear not Wheth-
er they will or no, the public must not be
deceived by their clamor. The public are
after justice and right, regardless of whom
II may hurt II the water meter be an
honest and just affair, let its head stand
erect in our community; but If It be a
fraud and a delusion, a snare and an inn
postor, let the community make It hide its
head In shame and disgrace, and not per
nit it TO hoist its iniquity and haunt it's
hypocrisy defanuy before the eyes Of the
discerning public. II has been said that
water should be sold by the city to the
consumer at 50 much per gallon for what
each consumes; just like bacon, meat or
bread is paid for. by those who must have
II; and thus also. It is said, that many OF
those who partake of water by the meter
system are averse to any change, which
will make them pay more than they do for
the little water they consume In other
words, because few In this hot climate
choose 10 economic in the use of water.
others must pay for their economyi
So far from encouraging these water
sprinklers, wise public policy should re-
quire a liberal use of water, and punish
those as nuisances to their fellow citizens
who neglect their opportunities (for the
sake Of a false economy Of supplying
themselves for all necessary purposes out
OF the abundant quantity of water we have
so near al hand In our beautiful city.
But, aside from this, why should water
be doled out according to a mans CAPACITY
to buy. like bacon. etc?
No man has to buy bacon unless he
wants to. Some people cannot eat Il. The
doctors forbid 1t to the sick. The Jews
are forbidden II; and so on, with many OF
our staple articles that are necessary TO
the well being OF man, the sick cannot
eat them.
How foolish, therefore, such an areti-
ment becomes, when you apply Il to a SUBJ
stance like water. You might as well
argue that air should be paid for by the
cubic foot by the consumer; that the
hale, hearty, and well apportioned athlete,
who consumes through his lungs large
quantities OF our Savannah air. made
healthy for him, by our expensive sew
erage system and scavenger department,
ETC., should pay more for the privilege Of
consuming so much more air than the sick
and the disabled who do not breathe or
consume so much.
Our forefathers, IN creating the present
system, were Just and discreet In the es-
adjustment of the ad valorem basis OF
taxation for water. And, outside OF those
seemingly Interested In the meter nuis-
ance the general sentiment Of the commu-
nifty. Il is believed. is In favor OF
No Meter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
CAUCUS ON THE TARIFF.
Several of the Most Important cues
lions Not Yet Disposed of.

Il
Washington, June 24.-The republican
senators decided in caucus tonight, by
vote of % to II. to sustain the action of
the finance committee in placing a duty
on hides, but did not pass upon the ques-
ton of the amount of the duty to be i'm
posed. The committee was also sustained
in the rate fixed upon imported wrapper
tobacco.
The only other disputed questions con-
sidered were watches and watch je wels,
and upon these the finance committee rate
was reversed. the House rates being ac-
cepted on watches, and watch Jewels be-
ing made free.
The caucus was held in the marble room
of the Senate, and was well attended.
While the discussion was spirited at
times, the meeting was without special in
cident The greater part of the time was
given to the proposition to fix a duty on
hides.
Senator Lodge led the contest against the
action of the finance committee on TAX
ing hides from the free list and was Sec
onded by Senators Hoar, Platt Spooner
and Others while Senators Nelson, Allison,
Warren and Gear spoke for the duty. The
vote was on the general proposition to i'm
fixing of these, it was understood, should
be left to the finance committee, but the
expressions were so general in favor Of
the ad valorem rather than the specific
system that the committee probably will
feel itself instructed to substitute this
system for the ~ cents pound rate
originally agreed upon. There was also
a general expression against an increase
upon India tanned goat and sheep skins,
which the manufacturers regard as a sub
stantial victory.
The debate on the tobacco schedule was
confined 10 brief speeches by Senators
Hawley and Fairbanks. The finance com
mittee had originally fixed the rate on
unstemmed wrapper tobacco at $50 per
pound in opposition to the House rate of
81 per pound. The representatives Of the
leaf growers Immediately began a conten-
ton for the restoration Of the House rate,
which was resisted by the smaller manu-
faeturers, particularly of the western
states. The finance committee yielded TO
the growers to the extent of advancing
the rate 10 S.75. Senator Hawley tonight
represented the growers in their effort 10
secure a 81 rate and Senator Fairbanks.
the manufacturers. In their attempt 70
hold the original finance committee fig
ures. The caucus decided without divis-
ion to stand by the compromise rate Of
$.75.
The question OF reciprocity, trusts.
Hawiian sugar. beer. tea and internal rev.
enue we're not discussed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
GOLD on OAK POINT ISLAND.
Its Discovery Apt TO Be Followed by
Boundary Dispute.


Duluth, Mimi, June 2.-Gold has been
discovered on Oak Point Island, in Rainy
Lake, which will undoubtedly lead to an
international boundary dispute between
Great Britain and the United States. Ac-
cording to maps of the geological survey,
the island is in Canadian territory, but
according to the wording of the treaty of
Client, the island is a part of the state of
Minnesota Canada has issued patents to
several valuable mining locations on the
island. and vigorous protests are being
sent to Washington by American pros
pectors. The miners throughout the Rainy
Lake district are considerably wrought
up over the matter and there is probability
of trouble unless something is done. The
way things now stand, the United States
loses entire control even of her waters in
Rainy Lake, according to the geological
survey the United States cannot get a
boat into Rainy Lake without first going
into Canadian water. This is a direct vio-
lation of the treaty. The 300 island bound
airy dispute is of minor Importance COM
pared to this.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
REPREsENTATIvE COOKE DEAD.
An Air of Gloom Pcrvades the House
in Consequence.

IN consequence.
Washington, June A.-An air of gloom
pervaded the House to-day, owing to the
death of Mr.. Cooke of Illinois, who died
suddenly at his hotel this morning. He
was very popular with his colleagues and
his untimely death was a severe shock
to them. The desk which he occupied, on
the extreme right of the hail. was draped
in mourning and covered with white roses
and magnolia blossoms. The blind chap
lain, in his invocation, referred feelingly
to Mr.. Cookies death as a great public ca
iamity.
After the reading of the journal. the
speaker announced the reception of an in
vitation from the president of the Belgian
Chamber of Deputies to the members of
the House to attend the international par
liamentary conference in favor of arbitra-
ton. which commences Aug. 6.
Mr.. Foss, of Illinois, in behalf of the
delegation, then announced the sad news
of the death of his colleague, Mr. Cooke
He gave notice that at some future time
he would ask the House to pay tribute to
the character and public services of Mr..
Cooke. The customary resolutions were
adopted and a committee to attend the
funeral was appointed.
Then, as a further mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased, the House
adjourned until Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25

Mr.. Allison and Mr.. Jones as TO how the
amount of wool and cotton, respectively.
IN fabric could be ascertained. Finally
the amendment was rejected-22 to 2S.
Paragraph S64, relating to wooden cloth
was then agreed to as reported, emitting
sklrted' in designating unWashed wool
ON paragraph 500, blankets, and fannels,
formal changes were made in accordance
with the previous notice of Mr. Allison.
Mr.. Pettigrew of South Dakota, gave
notice of an amendment placing a tax of
10 per cent on articles manufactured by
trust. In paragraph 366, women's and
children's dress goods cotton warp the
rates were changed to six and one-half
cents per square yard on goods valued at
not more than 15c a yard and 7l4c on
those valued above loo a yard, and 50 per
cent. ad valorem
In paragraph 367, womens and chill
dren's dress goods wholly, or in part wool
the rate was increased from Sc to 1015c
per yard and so per cent. ad valorem.
In paragraph 96S ready made clothing
shawls. ETC., the House provision includ-
ing felts, not woven was restored.
Inc rate of duty was changed from Az
TO four times the duty on unwashed wool
ana the ad valorem duty was changed
from 60 to So per cent
In paragraph 369, weddings. suspenders,
fringes, etc, the specific duty was chang
ed to 80 cents per pound and the ad va
loren to so per cent.
In paragraph SO, relating to aubusson
administer, moquette and chenille carpets
the specific rate was changed from 60 to
621ac per square yard, the ad valorem be-
ing left at 40c.
The bill was then laid aside. paragraph
80 having been completed.
Inc death of Representative Cooke of
llilnols being announced, the Senate, as a
mark of respect, adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
DHANIs MEETS WITH DEATH.
The Baron and His Entire Exbedi-
ton Reported Massncred.

ton Reported massncred.
Brussels, June A-The Reforma says it
learns from a good source that the entire
Dhanis expedition to the head waters of
the Nile, including Baron Dhanis him
self, has been massacred. Baron Dhanis
last year enlisted 5000 men in the Congo
Free State to take part in a secret expe-
dition The British government allowed
a number of its troops TO join the expedi-
ton. but Il officially denied that the An
glo-Belgian move had been concerted
against the Mahdists. The general impress
sion, however was that the force was 10
act in conjunction with the Anglo-Egyp-
ton expedition up the Nile and take the
Mahdists between two fires and complete
the reconquest of the Soudan.
In December last II was reported that
the expedition had met with disaster and
that Dhanis had been killed. Later IL was
authorltatlvely stated that there was no
ground for the report and that when last
heard from In September the baron was at
Stanley Falls. 600 miles from the nearest
Dprvigh forces
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
A PECULIAR BIRTHDAY GIFT.
Gloucester Revives an Ancient Gus
tom by Sending TO the Queen
Lomprey Pie.

L1mprey Pie.
From the New York Times.
One of Queen Victoria's birthday gifts
was a peculiar one From time almost
immemorial up to 1884 it appears the city
of Gloucester was in the habit Of express
ing its loyalty in the throne by sending
to the reigning sovereign a lamprey pie.
In the year mentioned the ancient custom
fell into desuetude, but it was revived in
1898, and has been followed with full ap-
probation of it's picturesqueness. This
year the people of Gloucester felt that
they should make special effort, and the
pie sent to Balmoral, besides being on a
gold plate, was itself Of an unusually elab-
crate character. 1t weighed twenty
pounds, and was adorned With trufies.
fine prawns on gold skewers and aspic
jelly. On the top of the pie was a repre-
sentation in gold Of the royal crown and
cushion, with a scepter TO which were at
tached the streamers of royal blue and
at the base we're four lions. also of gold
The golden skewer heads were in the form
OF crowns, and there were six lions heads
in gold around the pie. On either side OF
the center crown was a silk bannerette
one bore the city arms and the name of
the mayor of Gloucester. and on the other
were two lampreys entwined beneath a
crown, and scroll setting forth that the
mayors lamprey pie" was sent IN ac-
cordance with "Gloucesters ancient GUS
tom from the Norman period TO the vic
torian era" All this was hand painted
as we're two shields. one being a view OF
Gloucester's celebrated cathedral and the
other the monogram ''V. r., - a crown ana
the dates lsS7-1S1 The lamprey was al
one time considered a great deicacy. and
II Is matter OF history that a surfelt
Of them caused the death Of King Henry
]. In the reign Of Henry ". so Mighty
were they esteemed that special protec-
lions were granted 70 such vessels as
might bring them in; and his successor
supplied a warrant 90 william Of Nontes
for supplying him and his army with them
wherever they might happen to march.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25

The S-year-old son Of Joseph Sutton.
an emnIoye Of the South Jersey railroad.
residing at Tuckahoe NJ j.. was taken
sick suddenly last Monday. The family
physician found the child suffering terri
bly,. but the case defied his diagnosis. Sew
eral other physicians were called In to
consultation. but 20 an OF them the case
proved O mystery. The boys sickness
continued until Wednesdaynigh when no
suddenly began 20 cough. Vomiting fol-
lowed and the parents OF the sick child
were aatonished 70 see a half-grown frog.
and very lively one az that, come from
their baby's mouth. The little one had
evidently swallowed IL with a drink OF
water. The recovery OF the child was
rapid. and he r. now as well az ever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
Nen MnlI scrrIce Asl.e.I.

washington, June Representative
Brantley called al the postofiice depart
ment to-day and filed a petition In favor
OF the establishment OF a railway mail
service from Fort Toniac Georgia. 70
Crawford Florida via the 81. Mary's river
railroad The mail between those points
is now carried by star route service. and
" Is proposed TO increase tho postal facili-
ties BY adopting the railroad system.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25

I II see the railroad Bunger has 80 much
stock It has gone into the hands OF a re-
oeiver."
TOO bad. ! suppose he has lost every
thing"
"Oh. no. He has boen appointed the re-
ceiyer."-Brooklyn Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25
NORFOLK AND WESTERN.

The once of superintendent OF
transportation Abolished.
Roanoke Va. June A-Vice President
j. NJ. Barr OF the Norfolk and Western
has issued the following circular: THE
ONCE OF superintendent Of transportation
made vacant by the death OF Col. Frank
Huger. is hereby abolished. Effective this
date. Mr.. ]. F. Snyder is appointed car
service agent. He win have charge of car
equipment and the distribution thereof,
and an the reports in connection there
with heretofore made TO the superinten-
dent OF transportation Will hereafter be
addressed 10 him"
Mr. Barr states that ali runors Of other
changes are mere street talk and are not
contemplated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-25

Senatorial Courtesy. Ex-senator Silver
Does the gentleman mean 70 say that
lie?
Senator Fence-The gentleman has too
much regard for the c0urtesies OF the
chamber 10 utter the sentiment SO aptiy
expressed by his learned friend.-Phila-
dolphla North Amorican.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
HnnseIlold Hints.

Moths do not love the light. A we'll
lighted storeroom is valuable.
Pour melted currantjelly over broilea
venison steak just before serving.
The one thing for which lace paper
may be used and be considered good
form on table is for cheese.
Carafes may stand on the table and
the water be served from them. The
waitress in serving the guests should
usea pitcher.
Fiber mating is one Of the pretty
floor coverings Of the season, which are
seryiceable. It is very pretty, mex
pensive and durable.
Rolls served in the napkin at
luncheon or dinner should be plainly
visible or there is danger Of shower
Of rolls, which will be embarrassing to
both guests and hostess when the nap.
kin is opened.
Dpsnot forget in packing away sill.
yerIM the summer to put g few pieces
of camphor in the box with it. This
will helpsto keep the silver. from be.
looming discolored, as it oftentimes will
when notin use.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
Tricks on the Teachers.

The other day pupil in one OF the
public schools asked the teacher to do
q little example in grammar, and since
then what seemed at first to be a
simple problem has had the serious
consideration of all the pedagogues in
the community, and it has been
unanimously agreed that there is no
rule in the grammar to cover the point
raised The youngsters proposition
was this:
''It is two miles to Woodfozds. Now
please write under that sentence
There are two twos III the above
sentence. }"
That is what the boy said. Re did
not submit the problem in writing,
and when the teacher tried to follow
his injunction she found out the reason
Why. It dawned on her that there
were not two twos, neither were there
two tos, and how to express in writing
what was easy enough to do verbally
she ascertained to be impossible.
The boy responsible for the fore
going must be near relative to the
youth who asked his teacher how to
spell Paris green, and when she re-
piled, "P-a az Par, is, Paris, green,
green; Paris green" retorted:
ono, you're wrong; you can't spell
Paris green, or blue, Or any other
color. You can't spell it anything
but Paris. Portland (Me.) Argus.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
Making Soups From Fruit.

Fruit soups are made from sweet
ened and thickened fruit juices, and
can be made from currants, oranges,
cranberries, and mixture of currants
and raspberries. Press sufficient fruit
to make one pint of juice. Moisten a
tablespoonful Of arrowroot in little
cold water, add to it gradually pint
of boiling water; add sugar according
TO the nature Of the fruit used. Let
this puree stand moment, then take
from the fire and add the fruit juice.
At serving-time fill punch bowl hall
full of cracked ice, pour in the fruit
soup and it is ready to serve. These
fruit soups are usually served at the
beginning of company luncheon
Mrs. S. 7. Rorer, in Ladies' Home
journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
Making Charcoal.

The word charcoal is popularity ap-
piled to the carbonaceous residue of
vegetable, animal, or mineral sub
stances, when they have undergone
smothered combustion. Wood char.
coal rs made by building up vertically
in Two or three rows SO as to form
large conical heap, sticks OF wood cut
as for fuel. This is covered over
with turf or moistened with charcoal
ash, and holes left atthe bottom for air
toget in. An open space is also left in
the middle of the heap to serve as a
tlue. The heap is set on fro by put
ting burning wood into The top of the
central opening. The combustion
proceeds gradually from the top to
the bottom, and from the center to the
outside, and cs the central portion
burns away, fresh wood is continually
thrown in at the top, SO as to keep the
heap quite full. The smoke is thick
and white when the process is going
OIL properly. Tit becomes thin, and
especially if q blue fame appears, the
wood is burning away too fast and
the combustion must be checked by
closing the holes at the bottom, or by
heaping fresh ashes on the top and
sides. AS soon as the combustion is
completed the heap is entirely covered
with turf or ashes and left to cool for
two or three days. It is then taken
to pieces and the portions still hot are
cooled by throwing water Or sand upon
them. The alder, the willow and the
lockwood ore the woods in general use
for making charcoal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
WISE WORDS,

It is much easier to find the man
you owe than the one who owes you.
Prudence and love are inconsistent;
in proportion as the last increases the
other decreases.
It is the unmarried lady who can
give her sister points on the art Of how
to manage husband.
Imagination is the stairway which
the mind uses when taking the meas
ure of some lofty projection.
Some people have the knack Of
making other people uncomfortable
trying to make them comfortable.
The man who can write love letters
without making an ass of himself has
kept the matter very quiet.
Nothing is SO fierce but love will
soften--nothing SO sharp-sighted but
love will throw mist before its eyes.
Some people are Of the opinion that
the horse is doomed to become ex.
tinct, but the "ass' will continue to
flourish.
There is nothing that helps man
in his conduct through life more than
q knowledge Of his own characteristic
weakness.
Every man has some peculiar train
of thought which he falls back upon
when he is alone. This to great de.
gree moulds the man.-The South.
West.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
was prompt

would get well. I had female troubles
in their worst form, suffered untold
agonies every month; my womb tipped
back to my backbone, had headache,
hysteria, fainting spells, itching, leu
corrhea.
my feet and hands were cold oil
the time, my limbs were SO weak that
/ could hardly walk around the house;
was troubled with numb spells. I
have taken four bottles OF Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
bottle of her Blood Purifier, one, pack
age Of her sanative Wash, and am
entirely cured. I have not had one
OF those numb spells since, Canyon
wonder that I sing the praises Of a
medicine that has cured me of all these
ills ?"--MRs. LOUISA PLACE, $50 Bel
r,G,A g., B-Sc..,.Oi1. Il. .4,s.;.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21

today, so will you see me ten, twenty,
thirty years from now, if we live that
long-only grown more devoted, per-
haps, through years Of common veal
and woe"
She rested her head on his shoulder.
"Alrs. Walton was wrong, wasn't
she?", she whispered timidly.
"What did she say?"
ooh, she said that all men grow in
different after the novelty of having
3 wife wears off, and that
ooh, she's a cynic. She doesn't
know what she is talking about. You
mustn't pay any attention to her.
Some men may do SO, but I never
shall"
"Why, my DEAR" she said, with
happy little laugh, "of course you
won't. How foolish I was to think Of
saying no. The Puritan.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-08-21
Potato Cooking.

The potato is The vegetable that
taxes the skill Of the young cook to
the utmost. Why it should be so I
cannot say, but the majority Of cooks
make lamentable failures with the po-
tato Even in such q simple matter
as the serving Of whole roasted pota.
toes for light supper (quite fash
ionable dish at presently they fail from
lack Of the necessary experimentation,
without which no cook can keep up
with the procession Of good cooks.
They put the potatoes in the hottest
oven, wet from the washing they have
had, and in half to three-quarters Of
an hour take them out and serve, and
wonder why most Of them come back
on the plates merely nibbled at. Try
this way: Take potatoes Of moderate
size, clean them with stiff brush, u.s.
ing no water. If wanted for sup
per at, say S o'clock, put them in the
warming closet Of your range, not too
near the pipe, at s o'clock in the morn
ing. Turn them frequently during
the day, and as soon as splint will
50 through one and come out dry, they
are done, and can be kept in good
condition for an honr by removing
them to q cooler place. Potatoes
roasted thus will absorb butter readily,
which is the best Of well-roasted pc.
tato. 10 serve them, use covered egg
cups. Rub the inside Of the cups
with melted butter, take off the skins
Of potatoes, and fill the cups with the
pulp, putting good-sized piece Of
butter, and pinch Of salt, and dash
Of white pepper on top. Set the cups
in the hot oven for ten minutes. Serve
with broilea steak Or chops. Home
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