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The times., 1900-12-18

The Ship Subsidy bill was yesterday rele-
gated to the Senate graveyard by the
steering committee of that body at meet
ing held 10 determine programme Of
legislation before the holiday recess. The
friends of Mr.. Hanna's pet bill had hoped
that it would be called up this week, and
some action taken on It. However, with
only one dissenting voice, that of Mr..
Hanna. 1t was decided not TO take it up
until after the recess, and then to send it
back TO the committee. Immediately al
ter this decision was reached Mr.. Hanna
went to the White House 10 see the Presi-
dent, and did not return during the day
The strength of the opposition came as
q great surprise to the Ohio leader, but
his protests were without avail. Messrs
Allison, Hale, Spooner, Mcmillan. Bur
rows, and other Republican leaders all in
sisted that 1t would be useless and waste
of time to attempt to get the obnoxious
bill through in its present form and, 1t is
announced, it must go back to its crea-
tors.
This action, Senators say, is equivalent
to defeat for the bill. as the Commit
tee will not attempt TO report it again at
this session. When the bill comes up aft
er the recess as unfinished business sew
eral Senators will speak on it and mo-
tion will be made to refer it back TO the
committee Mr.. Hanna will undoubtedly
call for the yeas and nays and the oppo-
nents of the bill claim that they have an
overwhelming majority on the PROPOSE
iiOn 10 kill the mea sure.
The Administration leaders in the Sem
ate have decided against the bill because
they are aware that an attempt will be
made TO talk il to death If il is allowed
to remain before the body. Messrs. Pet
tigrew, Allen. Bacon, Vest, and others
propose TO occupy the balance of the ses-
sion in discussing the bill unless it de-
velops that they have enough votes to
defeat it, AS Messrs. Hale, Spooner, and
Allison have already announced that they
will vote against the Hanna-Payne-F Frye
scheme, it has been decided TO bury the
bill, rather than split the party vote
on the question.
Mr.. Allison, who is the real leader of
the Senate majority, has stated that he
does not consider the measure of enough
Importance TO receive attention at this
session. Mr.. Berry will fight the bill if
II ever gets back before the Senate. and
has it is said. been assured the support
Of the Republican leaders.
According TO the statements made by
Senators who know, the Ship Subsidy bill
is practically dead, and will never pass at
this session.
The times., 1900-12-18
House g Hermann 90' aaa oa,as1 soI :,
A VALUABLE PAINTING MISSING
Admiral Porter's Portrait Disappears
From the Carcoran Gallery.

The curator and attendants OF the Cor
coran Gallery of Art were greatly sur
prised yesterday morning when they dis
covered that the handsome oil portrait oil
the late Admiral David ID. Porter had dis
appeared from the building. The officials
of the gallery are in a quandary- There
seems TO be no clew to the manner IN
which the painting disappeared, but there
is feeling that the picture is not ire
vocably lost. This sentiment is engen-
dered evidently by certain details in the
past history of the portrait, the owner
ship of which has long been matter CT
dispute, it is said between several of the
heirs of the distinguished naval officer.
In 1890 Admiral Porter then living in
this city. urged by his children sat for
= portrait which he intended should be
presented to the Government of the United
States after his death. One OF tine best
portrait painters in the country was COM
missioned TO paint the picture. and tfG
result was a magnificent likeness or the
admiral 1t hung In his house until after
his death. Thereupon Mrs. Thomas X. j.
Campbell, of Washington, the admi:afs
daughter, proffered the portrait TO ire
Senate.
A prominent Senator made speech on
the gift and it was decided that the like
ness of the Admiral should be placed IN
the marble room. This was signal
honor, for there we're at that time no
other portraits In that room. Before the
painting was placed there legal comph-
cations in regard TO the estate of Admiral
Porter arose and 1t was decided that be-
ing part OF the effects of the deceased
the portrait could not be given away
number Of the contending heirs made at
tempts TO gain possession of the portrait
in a legal manner.
The portrait in the mean time, for safe
keeping was deposited in the oid Cor
coran Art Gallery, and there II remained
till the contents OF that building we're
about to be removed to the new gaiiery
on Seventeenth Street. :,
The curator then told Mrs Campbell
that it would be necessary for her TO re-
move the portrait or give II TO the COR
coran Gallery. The latter course was not
within her power, but she asked that IL
should be permitted TO remain IN the gai-
lery. for the reason that if taken from
the gallery il might in TRANSMISSION from
one claimant TO another be defaced IN
some manner On these grounds 1t was
allowed TO remain, and was placed IN a
prominent position.
The gallery is open part OF the day on
Sunday. The portrait was In its place
Sunday night Yesterday morning 1t mad
vanished The officials of the gallery had
hardly finished congratulating themselves
ON the return of a piece Of statuarv stolen
from the old Corcoran Gallery hfteen
wears ago. when they have reason TO mourn
the loss of one Of the finest portraits IN
the whole collection.
The officials at the gallery al hroIessed
The times., 1900-12-18
PUNISHABLE WITH DEATH.
A Bill Providing a Severe Penalty
for Train Robbery.

Senator Hoar introduced bill yesterday
making train robbery in the United States
and its Territories punishable with death.
The bill applies TO all persons who make
any assault upon any railroad train for
the purpose and with the intent OF COM
mitting murder, robbery, or any other
felony, and also any person who shall
counsel aid. abet. or assist in the perpe-
tration Of any offence OF this character.
Ii provides that upon the trial of any or
all persons charged with the violation of
the act Il shall not be necessary to prove
that the defendant intended to commit any
of the offences set forth in the act, but
that it shall be sufficient If the court and
jury are satisfied some person was killed,
robbed or injured.
Chairman Ray, of the House Judiciary
Committee. introduced in the House
similar bill yesterday.
The times., 1900-12-18
AUDITOR FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Abraham Lincoln Lawshe Appointed
by the Secretary of War.

Secretary Root has appointed Abraham
Lincoln I.awshe auditor for the Philip
pines He will have supervision of the ac-
counts of all the departments of the ISL
ands. Until recently Mr.. Lawshe was
Deputy Auditor for the Postoffiee Depart
ment. When the Cuban postal scandals
were first discovered he was detached from
his position and sent to the island to audit
the accounts. Eis report, which has not
yet been published In its entirety was
very satisfactory, and is largely responsi-
BILE for the new appointment which he has
received. Mr.. Lawshe is from Indiana.
The times., 1900-12-18
THE RACING CALENDAR.
Entries Mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. F.-Entries for tomor-
rows races:
First raee-For three yeaT-olds and upward; ;
selling; one and one-eghth miles-Bert Davis,
Phidias Tsgo, Gov. Boyd. Mitt Boykin, IOi /;
Pacemaker, Banquo II. Dandy H., Dan Cupid, Red
Pirate. False Lead, l07; Donna Rita, no
Second race-For two-y r-olds; handicap; five
iuIriongs. gs.-Rondelle, 80; Custodian, "a; senator
Beyeridge, %; Sihmonswald, 98; DIR. Carrick,
Elsie Del, 9s; Ep, Admiral Pepper, 100; Boom
crack. l0s; Hylo, Tea GoSn. l0J; ". j. Dcboe,
Il3; Choice, III; roncum, us.
Third face-for three-y year-olds and upward
selling; mile.-rwo Annics, 81; Free Hand
9s Linden Fla, 90; Lillian Reed, 100; Reducer
Uncle Bill. l0l; Gilbert. l0S; Chorus Boy, Ocie
Brooks lOi; Sir Gatian, J0i; UteFpe, l05.
Fourth slce-For all ages; handicap; seven fur
lones.-Isobel. 90; Alex, lO1; Tom Kingsley I00
George, 11O; Sevoy III.
Fifth race-For three -year-olds and upward; ;
selling; six and one-haif furlongs Tourney, Me-
Grathiana Prince Diana Fonso, 0rtrud, Terraenc
l0i; Randy, l0I; Duchess Of York. GlenfellOw
Eight Bells. Jockey Joe Acushla W. J. Baker
Master Mpriner, 100; Island Prince, Handcuh. I12
Sixth racc-For thrse-yearolds and upward
selling; one nile.-Rodd, 81; Fantland, Little Boy
Blue. 50; advertisement, 80; onoto, 90; Sister
Fox. Frank Ireland, o.; Bright Night, 30: Little
Reggie l0l; WiBdward l0i; Elsmorc. 10s.
The times., 1900-12-18

ignorance or were reticent about discuss
ing the disappearance o. Admiral Porter's
picture Light has vet to bs shed upon
the manner in which the painting was re-
moved 1t is generally regarded as re-
markable that so large and bulky por-
trait as that of Admiral Porter, which
was three quarters life size, could disap-
pear from the building without the cog
nizance of some Of the many attendants
and officials
The times., 1900-12-18
Promotions in the Army and Navy
Submitted to the Senate.
The President sent to the Senate yes
terday the following nominations:

terday the following NOMINATIONS.
Iietlt Col JOHN ]. Claguc, assistant commits
sary general of subsistence, 10 be assistant
,,aI5missarv general Of subsistence with rank Of
colonel.
Major William l. Alexander, oomInissary OF
subsistence. to he assistant commissaTy general
Of subsistence with the rank Of Lieutenant eoioiel-
Csr- George : Davis cornmissary OF suhslst-
ence. 10 be commissary Of subsistence, with rank
Of major. - T,
First sergt Ralph ". Jones. Company H.
Fartv.fourth Infantry. United States Volunteers,
10 be second lieutenant.
passed Assistant Surgeon George II. Barber to
be surgeon in the navy.
Samuel sayre Rodman, Of kentucky, 10 oe an
assistant surgeon in the navy.
join NosIey Brister. Of Pennsylvania. to be an
assistant surgeon in the navy.
The times., 1900-12-18
Committea suicide while Insane.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-An inquest was held
today on the body of Lady Katherine Man
ners eldest daughter of the late Duke
of Rutland. who was found drowned on
Saturday in shallow water in the lake in
the grounds of Belvoir Castle. The jury
decided that she committed suicide willis
insane.
The times., 1900-12-18
now TO BREAK Up A COLD.

'In the winter Of 1895 and 1893 I was taken
down with severe attack of Ia grippe says
Gr F. L. Hewitt the well-known druggist Of
gi-sseld, No. The only medicine / used was
two bottles of (Jo-ceat size) Chamberiain's Cough
Rer' sdy. II broke up the cold and stopped the
cough Ike magic and have not since been
troubled with la grippe" This remedy has be.
come famous Ior its cures of bad colds and
Ia grippe Druggists use il themselves and in
their families. because it is the best For sale
at . and 81 cents per bottle by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail. and all druggists
The times., 1900-12-18
Served on Ericsson. Monitor.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. Nv

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Dec. 17.-Word
was received by his relatives today OF the
death of James Doran, of Philadelphia.
member of the American Steamship Com
pany. He was one of the engineers or the
Monitor during her famous fight with the
Merrimac. in Hampton Roads.
The times., 1900-12-18
THE BOOZ INVESTIGATION
The Military Beard of Enquiry in
Session at Bristol. Pa.

The Bend Cadets Father and Mother
Give Their Testimony - Letters
Written by Their Son Complaining
OF Hnzinr A Former CiasSnintc
TELLS of Il Tabasco Sauce Incident.
The times., 1900-12-18
BABY DON'T WALK


If a baby don'twalk at eleven
months or a year, It's bones are
probably weak and its bones
are probably weak because
its food don't nourish it pro-
perly.
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil is the safe resort.
Well send you a little to try you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 500 Pearl street New York.
The times., 1900-12-18
New Orleans selections.

First racc-Dan Cupid. Bert Davis, False Lead.
Second rscc-Tonicum. ". J. Deboe. Tea Gown.
ThirI aee-unclo Bill. Sir Gatien. Two An
nles.
Fourth rsce-Georgle, Tom Kingsley. Isobel.
Fifth racc-MoGrathiana Prince, Handcuf, Mas
Ter Mariner
Sixth racc-a'isht Night. little Boy Blue, Sis
ter Fox.
The times., 1900-12-18
RELEGATED TO THE Rear
Fate of the Ship Subsidy Bill in
the Senate Settled.

The Steering Committee Decides Ia
DELAY Action IntiI After the Holt
day Recess and Then 10 Rccosimtt
Mr. Hnnna's Pet schcme-The Ohio
Senator the Only rissenter.
The times., 1900-12-18
. KEEN. CLEAR BnAIN.

Yo,p. best feelings. your seoill position, or
business success. depend largely on the perfect
action of your stomach and liver. DR.. KING Ne"
Life Pills give increased strength, Keen eieaa
hrain high ambition 25-cent box viii make
YOU feel ike new being. Sold by Henry Evans
druggist, e22 F Street.
The times., 1900-12-18
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT

The matter fnaliy went over.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
epaotra az The 1ar0s,.....

The summit OF the Broken, or
Blocksberg, the highest OF the Hartz
mountains in Prussian saxony. pre-
sents a singular optical phenomenon
eight or nine times during the year. 1t
is usually seen at sunrise or sunset
and consists of q gigantic projection of
the observer, or Observers, upon misty
clouds, which rise out Of the valley on
the side of the mountain opposite to
the sun. Sir Walter Scott wrote OF IT.:
among the various legends current in
that wild country there is favorite
one, which Supposes the Hartz to be
haunted with kind of tutelar demon
In the shape of a wild man of huge
stature, his head wreathed with oak
leaves, and his middle cinctured with
the same, wearing in his hand a pine
torn up by the roots. It is certain that
many profess to have seen such a
form, traversing with huge strides in
q line parallel to their own course, the
opposite ridge of mountain when d.
Vlded from 1t by narrow glen; and.
indeed the fact Of the apparition is 40
generally admitted that modern skep-
ticism has only found refuge by ascrib-
Ing 1t to optical deception"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Acadia College Opens.

Lake Charles. Acadia College had
propituouS opening last week. Prof.
J. 7. Barrett, president, was con.
graduated on the. attendance. The
opening exercises began with prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Allison, Presbyterian
minister. Rev. Allison addressed the
school, extending welcome and urging
united cooperation. Rev. NJ. Weaver
was enthusiastic over the colleges
prospects, and stated that the attend
apos on the first day was letter thar
the friends Of the college had dal ed
hope for.
A. NJ. Mayo was present, and 10 a
short address urged the pupilc to be
regular in attendance at Sunday
school.
Prof. Barrett announced that there
would be no Saturday holiday, but
that the college would take Monday
instead.
Not guilty was the verdict of the
jury today in the case Of the State vs..
Felix Robinson and Major Johnson,
accused Of numbering Charley Pujo
some months ago. The case was an
interesting one, as one hsd been con-
voted for life and the other for man.
slaughter, but had been granted a new
trial by the Supreme Oourb. D. B.
Gorham and P. A. sompaysrao repre-.
scented the accused, and District At.
torney Moore the State.
S. NJ. English, assistant general
manager Of the Postal Telegraph
Company, has wired j, A. Rell Of
Lake Charles, requesting the use of
his tugboat, the Ernest, to rick up
the company's cable.
The races, which were Interrupted
by the storm Of last Saturday and
Sunday, will be run on Saturday and
Sunday, the 29th and 3Oth of this
month. The horses are still here.
One thousand dollars in purses will
put.up be. There will DO excursion
rates and special trains on the rail-
roads
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
The Care Of House Planta.

In caring for house plants 1t is q
good idea to treat them much as they
would be treated out of doors. 1t
doesn't rain every day, therefore IL
cannot be necessary that they should
be deluged every twenty-four hours.
TO keep the plants wet all the time
makes them grow quickly but poorly.
They may spindle up, but the growth
Is not luxuriant. On the other hand
the soil should never be allowed to be-
come so dry as to injure the roots. Do
not water the plants too frequently,
but give them plenty of water at inter-
walls. Pour over them enough so that
the soil becomes soaked and the water
oozes out from the aperture in the bot
tom Of the pot. Then do not water
them again until the soil looks dry.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Plctures In the Nnrserr.

AS is well known discrimination in
applying knowledge is as important as
the knowledge itself. In a nursery
seen recently, the walls were covered
with one Of the papers specially de.
signed for nurseries, showing In con.
slant repetition many Of the characters
famed in children's stories. The paper
was a study for the children, and,
having been provided, 1t should have
been left to be studied. Instead, the
walls were well covered with pictures,
good, bad and Indifferent, an environ
nlent which must have been extreme
ly distracting to the children who
passed most Of their time in the room.
Either few good pictures against an
almost plain background, Or the riot
of fairytale happenings alone put upon
the walls for the occupation and inter-
est Of the children, would have been q
much better arrangement.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22

Green Tomatoes Fried-Cut cross.
wise in rather thick slices, drain On
soft cloth, dust with salt and pepper,
roll in fine bread crumbs and fry at
once in hot butter.
Dreamed Eggs-Eight eggs, one ia,
blespoonful Of butter, half a cup Of
sweet cream. Melt the butter, place
the eggs IN it, without breaking; pour
over them the cream, simmer gently
until done, Blasting frequently with
the cream. Lift out onto bet platter
and pour the remaining cream around
them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Morello Cake--Soak half Of o pound
Of white breEd in milk; press out the
surplus milk Add four well-beatcn
eggs, two ounces of chopped nlanched
almonds, fourN.ounces each OF butter
and sugar, a coffeespoon OF cinnamon
and q cup and half OF stoned chez
ries i0ther tFuit can he suhstitutsdb
Plaaa In 81 !RQl.3eep pan, StFew gu
gar. buttag ana cinnamon ea top aud
GRs9 a psas yellow p q slew qYsa.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22

Toastlng bread until 1t becomes
brown largely converts the starch into
dextrine, and hence, 80 far as the
brown portion is concerned, one Of the
processes Of digestion is gone through
before the bread is taken into the stom.
ach. 1t will be found that the thinner
the slices Of bread, and the more thor.
oughly they are toasted, the easier di,
gestlon will be, and when all portions
OF the slice Of bread are thoroughly
toasted-rot burned, but still changed
to deep brown color-it will be found
to be still more easily dlgested.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22

weaving or knitting features as the
plant becomes able" George
Jackson, photographer, who says he
halls from Rochester, N. Y, was found
lying dangerously ill in an open boat
IN one of the small bayous Of the cy-
press swamps of the eastern part of
this parish by Surveyor John E. Ker-
rigan. The fact was reported TO the
parish authorities, who had the sick
man brought to town and cared for,
providing physician and nurse. He
is supposed to be in dying condition.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Track walker Killed bv a Train.

Kenner. -"Red" Hobson, track
walker on the Illinois Central Railroad,
was killed by the Chicago fast mail
train near the Kenner coal shute Sat-
urday night. Hobson was returning
homo on a railroad tricycle. and was
overtaken by the tain, which threw
him off, breaking his neck. DR.. Gus
tine, the coroner, Immediately assem-
bled jury and viewed the body, but
adjourned the sitting until the crew
could be returned for examination
Hobson was a trusty colored man'
lately from Brandon, Miss.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
MEN WANTED IN MEXICO.
Two Americans, FROM St. Louis, Charged
EE5ta With Robbery,

Two Americans, Froul St. Louis, Charged
~ ~ s.. T. With Robbery.
Mexico City. Caldwell and Carmo.
dy, two young Americans supposed to
be In st. Louis, No., are wanted here
by the police authorities on a charge
Of connection with the robbery Of the
local Offices Of the General Electric
company, which occurred here last
February. Application for the extra
ditlon OF these men have been made
through tide Mexican embassy st
Washington. Caldwell was a stenog.
rapher for D. Mazenet, the general
manager of the electric company
here, and shortly after the robbery
be left here for, st. Louis with his
wife. Carmody was employed here by
an American tizm dealing in safes and
was considered an expert He left the
city the same time as Caldwell. The
theory Of the police is: that the o
men conspired to open the electric
company's safe, Caldwell opening the
Office and Carmody thes afe. A guam
titv Of bonds. taken from the safe
were nlysterlously returned to the
company here from st. Louis some
time ago. -... ....
The anniversary of the tattle' Of
Chepultepee, in which vera killed a
number of cadets Of the. military
academy in tina war OF 1s47, was
held here Saturday in a park at The
foot OF hill on which the castle
stands. President Diaz, cabinet Off.
GERS and many distinguished peopls
were participants in the ceremonies.
The herolsm of the cadets who fell In
Usttle after resistance to the north
American army Of invasion was excel.
tsn@7 - Ssi sEE Il Tp.E.. VI a.e.as. 8 -.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Grand Jury Finds True Bills.

Lsfsyeste-Tho grand jury, which
has been Ia session since Monday, has
made second partial report. A num-
Der OF truo bills were brought into
court Among the indictments are
four charges against Henry Hankins
and Louis Gautreaux for burglary and
larceny, alleged to have been commit
ted in this town a year ago. True
bills were also reported against Louis
Duvote. Lowell Jeans0nne and Jordon
Vine, accused of stealing $50 head of
cattle from citizens of the Carencro
section. Tbs grand jury will not like.
~ conclude its labors this week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Findings of the Grand Jury,

Thibodaux. The grand jury which
has been in session since Monday
made its final report Saturday, bring
ing into court the following true bills:
Elijah and Sol. Miller, shooting with
intent to murder; Monroe Scott, muir
der; Louis Rome, biting and main.
ing; Surgeon Martin, murder; Felix
Bergeon, burglary. No true bill was
found against joseph Robertson,
charged with murder. Nit Brooks
was yesterday tried and convicted Of
larceny.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
The Big Strike Is On,

Philadelphia, Pa.-The much talk
ed of strike Of the anthracite Goa
mine workers in the coal regions o.
Pennsylvania, under the auspices O
the United Mine Workers Of America
and which number about 145, 600 I'm,
ion and non.union workers, was prso
tically inaugurated Friday, and re-,
ports received from various sections
indicate that when the strike order il
effective, President Mitchell think
very few of the collieries will be i,
operation. Just how many men vii
obey the strike order can only be con
iectured. The union officials stead
lastly assert that all the union mel
will remain away from work and vii
be followed by a majority Of the non
union men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1900-09-22
Pythians Confer Degrees.

Donaldsonville Kenneth Lodge, K.
of P,conferred the second rank on two
pages last week, and voted contribu-
ton of $25 to be Wire1 to the Pythian
relief committee at Galveston, and
other organizations here are expected
to take similar action.
The festival for the benefit Of As.
Censiol Hook and Ladder Fire compa-
any's building fund ia to be opened soon
anu the outlook. for its SUCCESS IL ia.
vorabl9.