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The morning news., 1897-02-27

Harry, are you expecting any comic
valentinesy' Well ] always get a lot OF
check by return mail."-Detroit Free
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The recent heavy rains in the valleys of
the Tennessee, Ohio and Cumberland
rivers occasioned some anxiety in the
lower Mississippi valley. This is about
the season of the year in which destruc-
tive floods sweep down the great river. 1t
has now been several years since The
lower valley suffered a flood. The in
tervening period has given an oppor-
tunity for constructing new levees and
strengthening old ones and the lower
river is in better condition to stand a
pressure of water than for some years
Still there is danger, as there always
probably will be, of devastating floods in
the lower valley.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

D1ssURsED IN 1886,

For claims by death
and matured en-
dowments -.........$4,5Os,O1S25
Surplus. returned to
poliey-holders -. 1,274,65SL63
Lapsed and surren-
dered policies... 759,247s3
Total to policy
holders ............. .$6,5 ,924S0
Commissions to agts,
salaries, medical
examiners fees
printing, advertise
ing, legal, real es-
tate, and all other
expenses .:......... SS615.97
Taxes ................. 33649O9S
- 7r51a.5
The morning news., 1897-02-27
The MORNING NEWS

Registered at the pOstOfice in Savannah
The morning news., 1897-02-27

Balance net assets. Dec. sl,l8ss.s8o $751; s7lsl
The morning news., 1897-02-27

Is the conflict in Cuba TO be another
ten years war; 1t is to be hoped not.
though The war has now been In prog
ress two years, and the end is not yet I'm
sight During tho latter days Of Febru-
ary, 1895, the present revolution was in
augurated, in the far eastern end of the
island under Jose Mart. who was killed
in battle the following spring. Spain
has poured troops and treasure into the
island in steady streams ever since, not
withstanding which the Cubans are prob
ably stronger to-day than at any previous
time since The fightIng began.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

Mr.. William f. Case, an electrical ex-
pert of New York, delivered lecture a
few days ago to class at Co
lumbia college on ELECTRICITY from Car
bon without Heat" He claims that he
can derive electrical energy direct from
coal without heat. which means without
waste. The principle perfected would
mean the revolutionizlng of engines for
driving machinery. and the building Of
motors to take the place Of all steam en-
gines. Generating energy from carbon
through heat involves a waste of 70 per
cent. The best electric plants require about
five pounds of coal per horse power of
electricity delivered to the lines. by Mr.
Cases process two-tenths of a pound of
coal will achieve a similar result. He uses
a battery of his own invention. Plates of
tin and platinum form the electrodes, and
the carbon being oxidized by contact with
chemicals, electricity is produced. He
demonstrated his claims with apparatus, to
the satisfaction of his hearers.
The morning news., 1897-02-27


1t seems probable that the country will
soon be given an opportunity to see how
the income tax works. The South Caro-
lima House has passed the income tax
bill which it has been considering for
some days. The bill provides for a grad
uated tax upon "all gross profits. gains
and incomes" derived from "any kind OF
property. rents. interest, dividends or
salaries or from any vocation. trade or
employment carried on in the state. The
schedule is to be tax of 81 per cent. on
incomes so derived over and above S25iO
and up to 5000 per year; 1i& per cent. on
incomes of 5000 and up to $3.50; > Ier'
cent. on incomes Of $500 and up to $4,000:
2le per cent. on incomes of $4,000 aud up
to $4,000, and per cent. on incomes over
$4,000" It is the declared intention OF
the legislators not to touch the incomes of
the poorer classes. but to make the moro
wel-to-do "shell OUT for "the protection
they receive from the state government.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY -, 1897.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

JACOB L. GREENE, President.
JOHN VI. TAYLOR, Vice President.
EDWARD NJ. BUNCE, Secretary.
DANIEL II. WELLS, Actuary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Walling appeals to Bradley.

Scott jackson and Alonzo Mailing,
who are now held in jail et'Alexaudria,
Ky, awaiting their execution on Sat-
friday, March 20, for the murder Of
Pearl Bryan, arc both sick, and re-
1uired the attendance OF physician
sunday and Monday. The mothers Of
Doth of the condemned men are with
hem, and will remain vita them until
tho day OF execution. The condition
If neither one Of the mnrlerers is Sc
:ious, and their symptoms OF grip are
attributed to the Eu,; ventilation OF the
Jail. Gov. Bradley has ordered troops
20 be present at the hanging. Wall
ing addressed another letter to Gov.
Bradley Monday, appealing for .exscu-
i've clemeney on the ground that &c
lad no motive Ike Scott Jackson in
getting Pearl Bryan cut Of the way.
Every effort possible i, being made TO
nave the sentence OF Wa!!ins comm;lt-
I'd to life Imprisonment, but it is gen
,rally believed &c viii hang with jack
!ou. Rev Mr.. Lee, nLo has recently
figured conspicnorsiy in alleged con-
essions OF tho Two man, held rGli. inEs
services SundaY IN ,ha jail for them,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
WalIing Appeals to Bradley.

Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling;
WHO are now held in jail at Alexandria,
Ky, awaiting their execution on Sat.
nrday, March 20, for the murder o.
Pearl Bryan, are both sick, and re.
CURED the attendance Of physician
Suuday'anl MONDAY. The mothers Of
both Of the cond'nnel men are witt
them, and will remain with them until
the day Of execution. Tie condition
Of neither one of TIC murlerers is Sc,
rious, and their symptoms Of grip ar:
attributed to the lad vsatilation Of The
jail. Gov. Bradley has ordered troop:
to be present at Ike hanging. Wall
ing addressed another letter to Coz.
Bradley Mondsy, appealing for execu'
tive clemency on the ground that he
had no motive like Scott Jackson il
getting Pearl Bryan OUT Of the way.
Every effort possible is being made t.
have the sentence of Walling commit.
ed to life imprisonment, but it is gen.
orally believed he viii hang with Jack
son. Rev. Mr.. Lee, who has recently
figured conspicuously III alleged con.
fessions Of the two m%u, held religious
services Sunday ia Ike jail for them,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
A Son Shoots His Father.

A remarkable case is reported to have
occurred near Winfield, Wednesday
whereby young man came sverS near
killing his father. 4 young man about
twenty years OF age came 10 Winntieitl
Thursday for doctor to go to his
father, who WIS painfully, though not
dangerously wounded ny gun hot
wound which took eject in the leg,
inflicted by his sou, S. NJ. Kennedy.
Young Kennedy, who inflicted the
hound, came for tho doctor himself,
and reports that he is subject to crazy
spells. and while under the Influence OF
ono OF these src,!a lie woundc his
father, who, he AYE, WAS coming on
him OF the time. and he feared TIA; bis
father would I:.ilscI upon t;2T bodily
harm.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Gail Returns.

George E:s dasE the man who was
robbed esA1Q Qlworth Of diamonds
in New qsatB, fHl who visited New
York andBhicago for the purpose of
seeing Uncertain Italians arrested in
those cities for similar offenses were
the parties who robbed him, returned
to New Orleans Saturday. He visited
Superintendent Casters Office, and in
a con-. cation with that officer stated
that the man Pedro Banardoe, arrested
in Chicago, was one of the trio that
victimized him. but after Banardoe
Was released on On $4,000 bond by the
Chicago authorities he could not be
found. From the picture shown him
by the Chicago police he is satisfied
that Banardoe is one of the mon who
got his diamonds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
MOOnsline Plant Broken UD.

A well-equipped moonshine distillery
was captured by Revenue Collector L.
". Calvert and United States Marshal
j. I. Sizemore, at Ruston, last wes:s.
The business seemed to have been III q
fourishing condition. The officials
destroyed about 1900 gallons of sour
mash and brought the large copper
still to Rustou, shipping it to Monroe.
After destroying the mash the party
sccreted themselves near the place Of!
business, and soon sawAnegro going
through the woods tSWHtd the still with
some attachme oi the'machine on his
shoulder. They hafed The negro am
ordered lin to step. but he instantly
took to his heels. Several shots were
fired at him which onl y increased his
speed. He is the same negro who wnS
shot near the same place by Deputy
SiZcmorc last year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Looking A ter Louisiana Lands.

After spending two days inspecting
the lumber ministry OF lInko Charles
as the guest of Manager L. \, EpniuS
aud the Calcasieu Export LnmbAr
Company. Monsieur Alberto Cousoi"a,
timber inspector Cor the French gov
ernment NJ Paris, LETT Saturday for
New Orleans. This was HI important
visit in every particular. While ".
Couspire was not there to buy lumber
at this tune, yet when it is known ,that
ne will have the placing OF orders for
some $4,000 900 feet of lumbar during
the next year, the importoncs OF his
visit to Calcasieu parish is readily
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Important Ruling to Lawyers.

An important ruling to lawyers has
been made in the appellate coult Of II,
linois in q suit by Schlesinscr ard
Mayer against Benjamin Allen 4 Co.
Justice Barry holds that it IS an error
for judge to issue ALL Injunction ut
his residence. Il the uccislon is fol-.
lowed, 'the midnight injunction" IS
now thing OF the last il, Illinois and
the lawyers vii, be compelled to trans.
act business with tie courts durius
uEeu hn,srs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Police Jury Meets.

The police jury pensioned Thursday
AL aged negro woman named FRANCHISE
LaBarriere, living in the neighborhood
of Scott. A certificate signed by
fifteen reputable citizens of the locali-
ty of Scott gives the age OF the old
woman as 125 years. 1t is believed
that, while there is in Lafayette several
individuals approaching the century
limit, this is the oldest living person in
Lafayette parish, if not in the State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
The Florida Parishes Fair.

The committee appointed by the
Board of Directors Of the Florida Par
ishes Fair ASSOCIATION to revise the cat
slogue and select date for holding the
tenth annua! fair, met Saturday after
noon and decided to open the fair on
Monday, the first dry Of November.
Much interest is being manifested in
the forthcoming feir, and it is expected
TO eclipse any ever held ut Amite City
The catalogue will be, issued in fow
weeks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Negro Assassinnted.

Alphonse Breaux, the negro who was
fond in senseless condition near the
railroad yards in Lafayette, Friday
morning, died at noon Saturday. The
coroner, DR.. A. r. Trahan, held an in
quest Oh the body Saturday evening.
During the inquest facts were brought
out showing that Breaux was the vic
tim OF on assassin or assassins, There
we're four confused, wounds on the
back Of the head, evidently inflicted
10y some blunt instrument.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
T'rcspaSS Notice.

From and after this date hunting
with EGGS or firearms, also seiuing on
the Gfeh Oaks, Seven Pines, satter'
white, aHpn18 md the Carr plantations
is positively .,prolibitcd under penalty
OF trespassits. Any one found on these
places without permission will be con.
silered tresrassins aid prosecuted to
the full extent Of the law.
G. 3. HAMILTON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Settled With Pistols.

At Gnrnee, Ala, Saturday, Pink
Montgomery and John Geutry, both
OF B]octon, Ala, had difficulty over
a game of craps Pistols wero freely
used. Montgomery was shot in the
face and side and probably fatally
wounded. Gentry WAS shot in the
heart and died instantly. +,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
LiGuO- Sellers Fined.

IN court last week at Natchitoches
one man was convicted Of selling liquor
in contravention of the prohibition
ordinance, and sentenced to fine OF
500 and costs, or thirty days in jail.
Another pleaded guilty to the same
offense and was given similar pun
ishmcnt.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
German lruuclatl Attacked.

A special to the New York Hcra1,;
from Constantinoplo says: ":Accerl,
ing to telesraphic communication ~.
ccivoa here from Crete, arnmor is chr
rent there that tho German ironc,a]
kslserin Augusta. after having fired g
blank shot as o signal 70 the Creek:
ironclad Hydra TO discontinue hsr
course, received . fEll Lcoaaside from.
tha EcI.n
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
WhitesilIes Sent to the HPen.S

James WAitcsides, the Gretna fire
bug who wsss convicted by District At
torncy Perkins several months ago in
the face Of an opposition which many
regarded az hopeless for law and order
to fight, was taken to the pen!tentiary
Saturday by Sheriff Murrero.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Growth for Some Weeks Has Been En-.
couraging.
GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES STILL
Western Receipts OF Corn Small-Cot-
ton Has Declined an Eighth-De-
maud for Wool Diminished-A De-
crease III Failures.

r. G. Dun 4 Co.'S. weekly review OF
trade says: The slow and gradual I'M
provement observed for some time has
continued during the past week, and
without material change there are bet
ter demands for most products on tho
whole, with continuance of specula'
tive buying in some, notably in wool,
because of expected duties. Reports
of probable needs abroad have helped
speculation in wheat somewhat, and it
has risen about 3 cents, though the
price is still lower than two weeks ago.
Corn is q cent stronger, about the
price Of two weeks ago. Western re-
ceipts of wheat are still small, l,559,-
S2l bushels against 2,3Ol ,G33 last year,
and the Atlantic exports flour in
clulcd) were for the week j. 32, ZIP
against l,54l, 135 lust year; but the
corn exports continue 80 heavy es to
compensate largely, ii not wholly, for
any decrease in wheat, amounting for
the week to 2,77o,974 bushels, gulf
ports not included, against Lola, 1893
last year. Reckoning half n bushel Of
corn for one buShel of wheat, the
grain supply Of other countries con-
tiuucs much larger than a year ago.
Cotton his declined IN eighth and with
good reason, FOR although receipts
from plantations fall off the decrease
is less than the increase in consump-
ton, owing to stoppagc OF mills. As
there is comparatively little cotton
available in the country the market is
a very convenient one for spectators
to MANI ulate. While many of the
mills have stopped production in cot
ton goods fey time, the general out
look is on The whole, unchanged, and
the demand for goods does not i'm
prove, while print cloths are shade
lower. The mills accumulated stocks
far in excess of the actual demand, and
the enforced restriction is merely pay
ing debt. The demand for wool has
diminished, though only little, and
sales arc third more than the full
consumptioa of all mills, if all were at
work, but the speculative buying con-
tinues and at the three chief markets
id five weeks has consisted of 4G,217,-
600 pounds, against 2S,G77.OOo i'll the
same weel. of 1872. Western holders
are too stiff for Eastern purchasers and
the buying ef domestic wool and has
slackened. Although some more mills
have gone into operation the course of
the market has not favored great actiy-
ity and it is said that for goods Of the
higher class there is better demand
than heretofore.
Failures show but slight increases
over those of 1896 ana 1896 and but
little decrease compared withlS04. The
feature of special interest is the con-
servatism in trading, indicated by the
liabilities of trading failures in nearly
every branch of business, contrasted
with the slight increase Of liabilities Of
manufacturing failures.
Failures for the week have been 246
in the United States, against 2S5 last
year, and SO in Canada, against SO last
year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Bank Site Purchased.

Saturday MIR. d. FL. Sanders, presi-
dent Of the bank of :Amite City, and a
progressive merchant, purchased what
is known as the brick store, corner
Mulberry street and West Railroad
avenue, from the widow and heirs of S.
B. Smith, the consideration being $1,000.
1t is probable that the binding will be
occupied by the bank at an early date.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Fire,ncns sixty-Second Ann varsary

FlreineAS SlXty-SecONu Ann Vafsary.
Members Of the Firemen's Charit:.-
BILE association, of New Orleans, cele-
brased their s,xty-second anniversary
Sunday with a parade, followed Ivy the
usual suniptuous dinners, and the ap-
pearance on the streets Of the gallant
volunteer tiremon, who, in the DAYS OF
yore, underwent great personal dis
comfort and risked their lives in their
etortsto snye property. from dastruct-
ION by the flames, had the effect. OF
bringing to mind fond recolec,ious of
days gone by.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

seen. Mr.. Couspire had spent some
time on the Georgia coast, and he said
before leaving that the Lake Charles
lumber product was by far the finest
he had seen in this country.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Peruvian Arrested.

Sheriff JohnJ. Strobb arrived at from
St. Mary parish last Tuesday night,
bringing with him Will Perryman,
wanted at Covington for killing Alex
Doscher about eight months ago.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Condensed into Short and Pithy Paragra phs
For Our Subscribers.
FIREMEAS SIXTY.SEC0NO ANNIVERSARY.
Negro Assassiuated - Jury Failed to
Azree-Whitcsides Sent to the Pen
MoonshInc Plant Broken Up - Liq-
uOr Sellers Fined.
Jury Failed to Agree.

The jury in the case Of Nick Ramsey,
Tor the killing of S. J. Moffett in
March of last year at Homer, failed to
agree.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Hats OFT, LAuips.

BY q unanimous vote the Olympia
Wash, house passed blt prohibiting
persons from wearing hats in theatre,
which will ohstruct the view.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
WARNING.

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber Of any
kind from tenants On "Live Oak" plan.
tation. E. +. NswsHln :.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

From and after this date, all hunt
ing of any kind on the Pecan Grove
plantation is positively prohibited I'M.
der penalty of trespassing. Anyone
found ~ on this place without permission
will be considered trespassing and bros.
eouted to the full extent of the law.
r. NJ. LEAks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
Mrs. ELLA 1sEIsRY 81.
Cures F!nplss, Frss&lss, Eotts, a'n1
=, hcaIs,, Etc., BY Nail.

Mrs. Ella Berry. soap for !. ~. VI
scalp and complexion. P:Ne, 70 III.
Cu-you-can Face Powder is 2eliChs n,
Price, so cts. Creole Tea msksf1 4
blood and beautiful co'na s.,s
Price, 1O.cts. At all drug store.
direct from 8l8 Camp Rranuoits1,. n q
Canal Street Nav (lssloans. II. -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
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From and after this date. all hunt.
ing OF any kind on the Greenwood
plantation is positively prohibited
under penalty of trespassing. Anyone
found ~ on this place without permission
wlu Re considered trespasting aud
prosecuted to the full extent Of tho
1AY.r.s s3st st Ar ~ = = -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
HIS FIRST.
President Mckinley Issues a Procla-
nation.

President Mckinley Issues a Procla-
nation.
President McKinley's first official
proclamation was issued Saturday after
noon with the nttestation of the new
Secretary Of State, John Sherman. It
reads as follows;
by the president Of the United States
of America. A proclamation.
Whereas, Public interests require
that the Congress OF the United States
should be convened in extra session at
II o'clock on the 18th day OF March,
1897, to receive such communications
as may he made by tho executive:
Now, therefore, I, VIM. Mckinley,
president of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim and de-
clare that an extraordinary OCCASION
requires tho congress of the United
States to convene in extra session ut
tho capitol in tho City OF Washington
on the 18th day Of March, 1897, at Il
o'clock, OF which all persons who shall
Mt that time be entitled to act rs men,
bers thereof, are hereby required to
take notice.
Given under my hand and the seal Of
the United States ut Washington, the
9th day OF March, in the year of Our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety seven, and OF the independence
of the United States, the ono hundred
and twenty-tirst.
WV. Mckinney,
Ely the President:
: JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary Of State.
The limiting clause restricting tho
action of the extra session to "suoh
communication BIS may be made by the
executive" suggests that possibly the
president may limit the objects of the
extra session to the passage Of the un-
acted upon appropriation bills, and the
enactment of tariff law, the objects
of which, in the words OF McKinley'e
inaugural address, will be "to stop de-
ficiencies by the restoration Of that
protective legislation WHICH has always
been the tirmuess. President Cleve.
land, when he called an extra session
for the repeal Of the Sherman silver
purchase law, practically limited the
session to TINT one object.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13
SAFETY DEPOSIT BONES
Bank of West Felicianu.
TREspAss NOTICES.

Hunting of any kind on Greenwood
plantation, likewise SEEMING, is positive
~ prohibited under penalty OF trespass
Any permission heretofore granted is
now revoked. No exceptions.
CHAs. Il. REED.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

Hunting of all kinds. with dog or
gun, on the Rosebank, Pecan and In
dian Mound plantations, is hereby
prohibited under penalty OF trespass.
Persons found SO engaged on any of
these places Will be prosecuted to the
full extent Of the law.
Mrs. NJ. Ry1ASD.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

From and after this date all hunting
OF any kind on Ambrosia and 1ndepcnd
ence plantations js positively prohib-
tied under penalty OF trespassing.
Any one fonnd on these places without
permission VIII !>e considered tresDass-
ing, and prosecuted to he full extent
or the law. ). d. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

From and after this date, a]l hunt.
ing and fishing on the Cottage plsnta.
ton Is positively prohibited under pen
atty OF trespassil.s. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered trespassjng, and prosecuted
to the full extent Of the law.
Richard BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-03-13

Hunting with Iirearaas or dogs on
the Oakley and Ogden plantations is
positively prohibited under penalty Of
trespass. Any orc found on these
places without permission will he con-
sldered trcspassing aud prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. ;,
.,..,. = MHs.' J. il. .Iyrrl1Ews.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-02-11
DELINQUENT SALE.

Monarch Consolidated Gold and Silver
Mining Company Location of principal
place of business Carson Ciry. Nevada.
Location of Works, Silver Lake Mining
District, Douglas County Nevada.
Notice.: there a:e delinquent upon the
following described Stock on account of
assessment No y levied on the 18th day
of October, 1896, the several amounts set
opposite the respective shareholders as
follows: