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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
NATcHlT0cHEs, IA.

Maintained by the State for the
training of teachers. Affords thorough
preparation for the profession OF teach
ing; full course Of academic study,
practical training in the art Of teach
ing, one year of daily practice in
model schools under guidance OF skill
ed training teachers. Glass work e1,
emplifes the best Of modern thought
in matter and method Of instruction
Diploma entities graduate to teach :eho in
any public school Of Louisiana without
examination.
Tuition free to students who teach
one year after graduation. Entire ZEE, e9'
pense for Session Of eight month"; $llo'
Twelfth annual session begins Oct
l, 1896.
For catalogue write to
B. c. CALDWELL, Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
game. He said he was not sorry tor
what he had done, and that he would
do it again if he had the opportunity.
Criminal Court at Baton Rouge.

Criminal Court at Baton Rouge.
The grand jury at Baton Rouge,
after being in session nine days, sub.
mitted their final report to the court
Thursday, returning forty EIGHT in
dictments, thirty-fiye of which we're
against parties for violation Of the
Sunday. law. The case of Ed Tucker 81
charged with killing Samuel Fairohild
in the fifth ward last January, came
up for trial Thursday and the taking OF
testimony commenced. District At.
torney sherburne having been recused
owing to being defendants counsel
before his election as district attorney,
| Messrs. J. A. Addison and Geo. 4
Favrot we're appointed to represent
the State in the prosecution, wh!l'
Hon. L. D. Beale is attorney for TIT
defendant.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Swept by Flames.

The largest and most disastrous
oonflaeration that ever visited Jeaner~
cite occurred Friday. The fire was
discovered in the lumber sheds OF the
sawmill at 1920 O'Clock, and shortly
afterward the entire shed was in flames.
At 1925 the Southern Pacific tele:
eraphed to Franklin for an engine, and
in less than five minutes the engine
was on a special train and speeding Tor
the scene. New Iberia also sent an
engine which rendered efficient service.
Jeanerette contains waterWorks
system, but even with the assistance OF
hundreds of citizens, the fire could
not be controlled. The flames spread
from the lumber shed and yard to the
business houses along Main street,
which is nearly mile in length, de-
stroying every one of them for three
blocks, and consumed also number
of small dwellings on the rear streets
Fifty buildings we're destroyed, en-
failing total loss of about $500, 1000,
with il. surance of $50, to $50, O00'
It is estimated that more than l,5Oo,
900 feet of lumber was consumed
About forty families were rendered
homeless. They were given lodging
in the homes of the more fortunat
people of the town. The poor people
lost their all, and aid is sadly needed
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
The
H0nne
Institute.

To the young ladies and girls in it'
charge it gives the advantages OF in
.truct;on in literature, science and art,
combined with oil the environments OF
a refined home; so that while the mlnd
!, cultivated tho heart is not neglected
in learning the ways of noble womsn'
hood.
For catalogue and terms, apply to
MISS SOPHIE B. Wright, Prln..
lass Camp Street, New Orleans, Ia
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
. ~ ,,nant Citizen Die. sffa.4,.ning,

Citizen Dies Of tAssning'
VIM. Edmonds, aged forty.dve years,
native of Tuskegee, Ala, for fifteen
Years personal claim attorney for the
Houston & Texas Central Railway,
died Saturday, at Houston, Tex, from
poisoning by eating canned peas ne
was one of the best known cltlzens o,
Texas. He came to Texas IN 1873, ana
engaged for q while in newspaper WORK OF
He was for q few months literaryIedltor
of the St. Louis Globe Democrat, but
returned to Texas and resumed M
position with the Central Railway.
The remains we're taken to Waco, nj
home, Saturday night for internent'
the private car Of Vice-President yum J,
Ian being placed At the disposal OF tn
J relatives aud friends accompanying
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Work on the Locks Suspended.

Work on the Locks Suspended.
The work on the government locks
at Plaauemine, which was progressing
slowly, owing to the caving, was sud-
denly suspended Monday morning:
The reasons for stopping was not stated
bv the contractors, but it is generally
snnnosed that the contractors have lost
money. and the bondsmen in New Or
leans will take charge OF the works
and finish the work.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
A Big School Appropriation.

The new school board met at Amite
CITY Saturday and organized by elect.
inc Mr.. Charles W. Amacker president
and Col. 0. P. Amacker parish super
;ntendent and secretary of the board.
Other routine business was transacted
The officers selected give satisfaction,
and the prospects are good for public
schools in Tangipahoa parish. 1t IL
expected and generally believed that a,
the police jury at its next session Will
appropriate $4,000 for public schools
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
1,eon Compaenet Gets Ten Years.

Leon Compagnet Gets Ten Years.
The Jury in case of the State vs..
Leon Compagnet, at Lake Charles sat.
urday, charged with killing Henri
Gishney, rendered verdict OF guilty
Of manslaughtor, recommending the
accused to the extreme mercy OF the
court. Judge Read sentenced him to
ten years imprisonment at hard labor {
The general expression was that the
accused would be acquitted.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Du,, Business tho Cause.

The Spreckles sugar refinery, oper:'
ated by the sugar trust. in Phllade!'
phia, Pa, has shut down for an lndef'
mate period, owing to dull trade.
About 800 men are thrown out OF en-
ployment by the closing of the estab.
lishment. The other refneries II that
CITY under the same management are
no, Effected, but it is reported that
they, TOO, will curtail their production
on account of dull trade
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Thieves Bageed BY sheriffs.

Horse Thieves Bagged by Sherifts.
Sheriff A. L. Lyons, of Lake Charles,
accompanied by MI. NJ. B. McRil!. OF
Kinder, passed through Alexandria
Saturday morning en- route to Colum,
bia. to get two men who are charged
with horse stealing in Calcasieu parish.
They returned to Alexandria Sat-
urday night with the prisoners and
took them to Lake Charles.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
A Flrebug Lynched.

A negro named Lewis Hamilton SO:
A.. tn a cotton house on the Setter
plantation, in Bossier parish, Satur-
dsy. He was arrested by constable
who started with bis prisoner to JAIL
On the way the constable was over
powered by 80 or 40 men, who took
the negro away from the officer ana
! strung him up to tree. Hamilton
acknowledged the crime and o1eo
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
.. II. Rey111OnQk9
BATON ROUGE, La.
judgments Against Bank Efo' iden''

judgments Against Bank Pte'ident'
Judgments aggregating $89, 78o we're wr 70
rendered in the circuit court at aot
SPRING., Ark, Tuesday, against e. l.
Hogaboom as president OF the de1uno os
City Savings Bank. Attachment"
against Hogaboom's property were eae s @s.
tanned. A judgment for $5o'oVo ~ss ~
rendered in favor Of Isaac Staples OF
Saltwater, MINI.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
conv,cted Of Attempted Arson.

The case of Thos. Moses, churged
Nth arson and criminal assault, came
no for trial at Napoleonville, Monday.
The accused was found guilty on the
arst count, an attempt to set fire to q
dwelling. house. The second count
was nolle prosecuted. District Atto:'
nov Gondran conducted the prosecu.
ton. while Hon. John Marks appeared
for the defense.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Thirteen Prisoners Convicted.

The September term Of the district
court closed at Abbeville, Saturday
morning after being in session for
four weeks. Judge G. Deballion sen.
fenced thirteen prisoners convicted
puring the term. -Four go to the State
penitentiary, sentences ranging from
six months to fourteen years, and nine
are consigned to the parish prison.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Convicted of Murder.

Montgomery Williams, charged with
the murder of one Frank, came up tor
trial at Napoleonville Thursday and
was found guilty of manslaughter.
The State was represented by District
Attorney Gondran and Hon John
Marks, the defense by Pugh & fugn
and Howell & Martin.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Condensed Into Short and Plthy Paragraphs
For Our Subscribers.
TOWN OF JEANERE11E SWEPT BY FIRE.
Hanging at Observation-Disclosures
Assayer at the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ADpointments-- Horse Thieves Were
Bagged.
Amounted Assayer at the Mint,

Appointed Assayer at the Mint,
Announcement is made of the ap-
pointment by President Cleveland OF
Francis F. Claussen, of New Orleans,
as assayer at the New Orleans mint.
Mr.. Claussen takes the place made
vacant a short time ago by the death
of Assayer Delavallade.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
PardOned.

Fred Chapman, negro, convicted
March %, 1895, on the charge OF crime
against nature and sentenced to the
penitentiary for life, was released from
the parish prison at New Orleans Fri
day, as the pardon granted by the gov"
erxor reached the officials.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Hanging at Farmersvillo.

Nose Wilson, colored, was hung in
the Union parish jal Friday for the
murder of Tom and Carolina Franklin,
col bred, an old couple living near
Cherry Ridge, last April. Wilson con-
fessed his guilt. The trap was sprung
at Las pm, and his neck was broken
by the fall.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
,,.f.u,,,,.. rc. sur r IL Jail.

Dofaultiux IRE sur IL jail.
George Morrison, the d,faulting
county treasurer Of Troy, n. T., Wa
arraigned before Justice Don1~s
Thureday and committed to jail n
aAfault of 5000. 900 bail -
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Sfbools a1rb Colleges.
Fe|iciana
Female Collegiate
Institute,
JACKSON, LOUISIANA.

The 48th session Of this Institution
will open September /, 1896. The
members of the Faculty are ladies of
culture. SPECIALISTS in each depart
ment. Superior advantages are there
bv offered to those young ladies desir-
ing q thorough and finished education.
The health of tho Institution is unsur-
passed.
For particulars and catalogue 'd'
dress, H.
MISS L J CATLETT, Prin.,
Jackson, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Sentences by the District Court.

Sentences by the District Court.
The term of the district court held
at Tbibodaux, Judge L. P. Caillouet,
terminated on Monday. The jail was
empHtied of its inmates, with the follow
ing sentences: Edward Harris, horse
stealing and larceny two cases., penl'
Tertiary five years and three months;
Berry G cen, shooting with intent to
commit murder, penitentiary twenty
years; Fanny Castle and Mary Augusta,
cutting with intent to kill, penitentlary
five years each: James Smith, obtain
ing money under false pretenses, Penl'
Tertiary one year; Elijah Rigsan, shoot
ing with intent to kill, parish prison
twenty days; Eddie Anderson, assault
fifteen days in parish prison and So
fine; the cases of Aleck White and Ion
Brown, shooting with intent to kill
appealed to the supreme court, the lay
having been changed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
Appointments by the Governor.

Appointments by the Governor.
Gov. Foster has appointed the tol-
lowing clerks Of registration: Eric
Stsmant, Ascension; J. T. Wakefield,
Calcasieu; W. q. Strickland, Catshou'
10; J. M. Reilly, East Feliciana; jas.
Vestch, Franklin; NJ. G. Buckner,
Grant; A. A. Lane, Jackson; d. NC
Daniels, Lafayette; Amos Davis, Lin
coin; F. L. Ross, Madison; r. J: Sear'
cey, ouachita; H. 0. Martin, Plague e
mines; G. B. Barstow, Rapldes; A. Y.
Jones, Red River; H. W. Jones, Rich-
land; j. A. Tramil, Sabine; Charles r.
Bossier, St. Charles; F. P. Watson,
St. Helena; Ben Bloomfield, st. Ian
dry; Lee Murphy, st. Mary; Jules r
Maille, St. Tammany; &. T. buty
Tangipahoa; R. H. Whitney, Tensas
w. r. Ellis, Vermilion; W. Il. Berry
Webster; r. L. Jackson, VIM; JONI
P. Odon, Union; Elisha Wright, Ter
reb0nne.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10

"HOME SWEET HOME,
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME"
II universal sentiment, and for that
reason doubly we'll named is that e.
cellent School,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-10-10
OUR STYLES ARE EXCLUSIVE!

Not to be found elsewhere Our prices range from 5000
to $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-02
BOSTON DESERVES IT.
Watar Approaches to the City Are tc
Have Immediate Attention.
Congress Will Give S1.25OOO0 for Improve.
men.s On the Channel.

Washington. APRIL 1.-The visit II the
House river and harhor comSlittee to
Poston resulted, it is understood. in an
agreement to give the people III that
city what they want in the way of an
appropriation FOR "A new channel
\ member of the committee, who
made the trip. stated. this morning,
that it was apparent that if any one of
the large vessels entering the port OF
Boston should sink or run aground il
the present channel. owing to its mar
roWnesS. the commerce of the city
would be conGested for a month and
esress and in%ress into the i:arbol
would be shut off until the wreck coule.
be removed.
The committee became COM inced
that a straight channel to the ocean as
urged by a committee Of citizens. was
an immediate necessity. The channei
will be 1900 feet wide, - feet deep. and
" i'll give a free entrance into tho har-
Dor to the whole commerce centering
at the port of Boston.
The committee. it is said. has agreed
to put the whole proposed improve
ment under the contract system ami
appropriate 1880, 900 with which tc
make an immediate start upon the i'm
DrOFptnent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-02
We ARE SATISFIED!
The Above Is Always the
Answer of the Reed Men.
Aldrich Of Illinois Shows Discrepen-
cies in Mckinley Figures.
Many Votes Counted for Him Are Doubtful or
in Reeds Column.

Washington, April L. Representative
ildrich of Illinois, in an interview on the
Presidential situation, states that the Reed
men are feeling very comfortable, and that
the New Hampshire declaration does not
disturb them in the least. He saws:
''The six delegates elected from New
Hampshire are all rock-ribbed, dycd-in-the
wool Reed men, and the graceful compli-
ment to Mckinley is no more than the earn
est tribute to the New England candidate,
which Ohio is paying every day through
letters we are receiving from some of its
foremost citizens.
This is the proper spirit; it is the
friends of the other candidates, and
should be encouraged. but in the parl-
ance of the day. cuts no ice SO far
as makeup of the convention roll is
concerned. Mr.. Reeds friends are en-
tlrely satisfied with the situation
If you VIII scan the dispatches care
fully. this morning. you Will note that
Mckinley has carried two delegates in
Illinois. the same which Grosvenor put
down in his estimate. nearly a week
ago and in every estimate since You
viii see that Mckinley has also car
ricd the district convention in Ohio al
GAINESVILLE
You will also find in the same news
column that Cullom delegates were
elected in the 10Th Illinois district, yes
terday. and that the Mckinley instruc-
lions were defeated.
You win note that delegates We're
elected in the LIST congressional dis
trict of South Carolina. who are not
for Mckinley. So. Of the II delegates
Elected in various parts Of the country
yesterday, but four of them are for Nc
Kinlcy.
j may add, Furthermore. that Nir-
einla mas not gone for Mckinley not
HithStanding the dispatches which
came over the wires. yesterday. that
two counties We're instructed for him
In the same dispatches mention was
made of two other counties which dio
not instruct and are not for Mckinley
The sentiment born of impulse is all
very wen. but il is the sober, deliberate
Judgment of the convention that vii
and ought to control
Representative GrosVenor Of Ohio
being shown Mr.. Aldrich's interview
remarked that the events now going OF
spoke for themselves and made tn
best answer to Mr Aldrich's state.
merts. Virginia was getting away
from the anti Mckinley men ana they
knew it, SO were the other states
mentioned. That was all he wished to
saw,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-02
IN THE SENATE.
Call Introduces Another Resolution on Cuban
Sisuation-The Postal Bill.

Washington. April lin the Senate
today. a bill was introduced by Butler
Pop, of North Carolina. which was re
ferred to the finance committee. provid-
ing that the payment of notes. bills
checks. etc, shall be in legal tender
money. irrespective If any stipulation
in the contract. He explained that his
object was to stop the gold mortgage:
and gold notes, 1t did not effect the
existing contracts.
4 committee Of conference was or
lcred on the legislative appropriation
bill, Cullom. Rep, of Illinois, Teller
Rep, of Colorado. and Call, Dem, o;
Florida. being appointed as conferees
Mr.. Cali introduced joint resolution
reciting the continual violations OF
uSageS and rules of the war in Cuba
the inhuman and brutal outrages OF
men, woman and children and direct.
ing that an adequate naval force of the
United States shall be Immediately SEM
to Cuba. such as shall be sufficient t.
protect by force. if necessary. the citi-
zens of the United States in Cuba
from wrong and from the violation o.
treaty obligations: also requesting tn,
iItSlIcul W communicate tfliS TcSolu-
ton to the government of Spain an6
inform that government that the
United States will forcibly intervene t,
protect the rights of American citizens
and in the interest of civilization, i
there shall be recurrence of mdrdel
and outrage or of shooting or putin.
to death of prisoners of war. The reso
luton was laid on the table.
The Senate resumed the consideration
Of the Delaware election case. Georg,
against the right of Dupont to tn,
vacant scat. Without finishing hi:
argument. George yielded the floor
The post office appropriation bill was
taken up. the question being on tn,
amendment allowing $4,000 additional
compo nsation to the Oceanic STEAMSHIP
Go. for carrying the mails from Sal
Francisco to New Zealand and New
South Wales.
Perkins. Rep. Of California, said he
favored the fostering of American ship
ping as against the English shipping
England. France and Russia had las
year given $4,000 600 in postal subsid-
les. The amendment as to the Oceanic
Steamship Co. was passed over without
action, and the rest of the bill pro
ceeded with and was agreed to. ALI
son said he expected to have final &C
ton on the bill. tomorrow.
The Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-02
THEY ASK PROTECTION.
BondhoIders Of Consolidated Railroad Of Yer.
mont. Organize for Mu.uaI Benefit.

New York, April 1.-The Consolidated
Railroad of Vermont per cent bond
holders have formed a committee for
protection, composed of Benjamin p.
Cheney of Boston; Salem T.. Kilner of
New York. representing the Billings
estate: and Henry d. Day, of r. l..
Day & Co. of Boston: with Michael II.
Cardozo of New York, and Moorfeld
Storey of Boston. as counsel.
They consider that immediate action
is necessary by the bondholders for
their protection in the litigation now
pending in the United States circuit
court in Vermont between the Grand
Trunk and the Central Vermont Rail-
road. and invite all bondholders to
communicate Immediately with the
secretary, 1876 Exchange building, Bos-
ton.
1t is understood that the propriety
of issuing receivers certificates ahead
of the per cent. bonds to redeem the
floating debt is being considered and
can only be prevented by the prompt
and united action of the bondholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-02
HIS EIGATY-F|RST.
Prince Bismarck Receives on
Birthday Anniversary.
Thousands Of Admring Countrymen
Visit and Cheer Ex-Chancellor.
Ne Addresses Them. But Shows Signs OF Fee
bleness and Age.

Frisdrichsruhe. April /. - Three
special trains reached here, this after
noon. and brought about 900 persons
to take part in the torchlight process
sion, held this evening, in honor of the
ex-chancellor. The parade with band
playing, marched to the castle and
halted in front of the castle terrace.
About S, Prince Bismarck. attired in
the uniform Of cuirassier, over which
he wore "A gray cloak, appeared on the
terrace and was greeted with enthusi-
astic cheers by the thousands who had
assembled to do him honor. The bands
played the Thanksgiving hymn, after
which Herr Staetin, merchant of
Hamburg, delivered an address thank
ing the Prince for what he had done for
Germany, which, he declared, would
ever be faithfully remembered.
Prince Bismarck returned thanks in
a brief address, in which he quoted the
words of Martin Luther that the good
will OF ones neighbors is a necessity
for a German Christian" He rejoiced,
he said, that his Hamburg neignbors
mad preserved for him their good will
and grace. although he had lost the
good VIII of people in many places. He
was glad that they were not ashamed
10 display their kind feeling for him.
and he saw in that expression an ac-
acknowledgement of his former deeds. He
-ejoiced that Hamburg had fiourished.
finding in its progress proof that its
hinterland was in good state. No
maritime emporium, he declared, could
prosper without q prosperous hinter-
and
The ex-chancelior dwelt upon the in
terests OF the professional, mercantile
md agraran classes which. he said
we're interdependent and all worked in
he common cause. II one declined the
others would not prosper. He hoped
hat Hamburg would continue to pros
per, for the sake of his own interest as
4 farmer. even though he was not a
passionate aSrarian.
Hearty laughter greeted this remark
and when this subsidized. Prince Bis
narck called for cheers for Hamburg
which We're heartily given.
The procession resumed its march
Zach division as it passed, cheering
Enthusiastically for the prince, who re-
NAMED standing. supporting himself
Dy a table.
The ladies, large number OF whom
we're present. threw flowers to the eX-
chancellor and expressed desire TO
shake his hand but We're prevented by
DR. SchWeninger, his physician.
Before retiring from the terrace
Prince Bismarck, uncovering his mead
said in trembling tones: My heart
goes out with YOU
At this the women sobbed and then
heered and shouted: "Wiedersehn,'
''Wiedershn.' and these cries were
continued until the last of the crowd
lad taken its departure.
The present of Emperor William, for
Harded by mail from Naples, consisted
# small photograph of the Emperor
md family, upon which was inscribed
pencil First of April. 1896, Wilhelm,
Imperator. Rex