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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Declined the Honor.

President Van Dehis, head of the
geological department Of the Wiscon-
sin State University, has been offered
the management of the Smithsonian
Institute at Washington at salary OF
$4,000 per year, but declined it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Hand Crushed bV MachlEery,

Saturday morning, willie NJ. Fuller
was at work at the American lead uNa
color works. on Water, near Jackson
streets, in New Orleans, the fingers of
bis right hand were crushed by being
canght in the machinery. he was taken
to the hospital in the ambulance.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Fugitive Taken Back to Illinois.

Deputy Sheriff L. N. Dickey lett
Alexandria Sunday morning for Fair.
field, ILL.,, with the white f. gutiye from
justice, George Hill, who is accused OF
numbering kirkland Mackiin, at Col.
den Gate, ILL.,, in October last, having
been captured at Alexandra few days
ago. The prisoner denied being the
man wanted until he Was chained to
the seat in the passenger coach, when
he wilted and owned up that he was
the man.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
A $1,000 Fire.


At 1890 Monday the building at the
corner of Louisa and Rampant streets
New Orleans WAS damaged to the ex-
tent OF $l5O0by q fire which broke
cut in soma unhccountable manner.
It was owned by Widow Lanseau, and
occupied By John Popovich as a bar
room and residence, and his stock was
totally destroyed. A fire occur "a III
tho same building Sunday evening and
au employe OF the insurance conapa-
Mes named John Peoples Was left IL
churgv, and Is was while be andSss PopQ,
yicl were adjusting tho losses that tie
fire was discovered which resulted so
disas!rously to popoyieh.
Texas ana Pacific Officials Indicted.
Several of the officers Of the Texas 4
Pacific Railroad Go. have been in
dicted by the United States grand jury
at New Orleans for alleged violations
OF the interstate commerce regula.
tons. 1t is charged that the road
made an agreement with q Texas cot
ton firm to allow them u rebate OF
fifteen cents u bale in transportation
charges less than allowed to other firms
in the cotton business. Those indicted
were: Mr.. l.. s. Thorne, third vice
president and general manager, and
L. $. Sargent, general freight agent of
the company, both of Dallas, Texas
The first count in the indictment dates
IS lar back us Sept. 18th, 1895. The
firm in whose favor it is alleged the
road Disseminated is ulso liable to
punishment. Tho penalty, if con-
viction cun be secured. is two years
Imprisonment or fine Of $4,000, or
both, at the discretion of the court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Crushed Ais Leg.

Saturday morning white man
named William lutte, reached New
Orleans and was taken to the hospital,
his right leg being crushed. The man,
it seems, WAS stealing i ride on the
Southern Pacific freight train, when he
fell of near Morgan City, the wheels
passing over and crushing his leg.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
K{llcd By O Train.

At I O'clock Monday, on Elysian
Fields street, between Roman and
Prienr, New Orleans, young colored
boy named Charles Torregano, while
trying to catch Ga to one Of the cars OF
III l.. and n. freight train, WIS thrown
underneath the wheels and instantly
killed by tbs wheels passing over his
body.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Pensions Granted.

Pensions were granted to the follow
ing named persons iu Louisiana Satur-
day~~Loais Johnson, Welcome, St.
James parish; Washington Bean, New
Orleans: Frank Simmons, Reddish,
Avoye]les parish; Mary Louisa Bat
ticc. New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Shot In tho Knee by Accident.

Sam Semple, a painter at Alexan-
dria, was shot in the right leg just be-
low the knee, at about Il 80 Thursday
morning by CDR Lc5aell, who was
arrested, but released on bond. lie
claims he was shooting at a dog.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
AENSY ITEMS OF INTEREST.
CONDENSED into Short and PitAy Paragraphs
For Our Subscribers.
GOVERNOR GOES TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
Steam Ferry Projectcd-Shot In the
Knee by Acc!dent-T. Il. Officials
indicfed-Morc Pensions Granted to
LOuisianlans.

appointment by the Governor
AT Baton Rouge, Friday, Gov. Foster
appointed W. j. Brooks assessor OF
Acadia parish.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Gov. Foster Conc TO Central America

Gov. Murphy j. Foster lett New Or
leans Saturday by " steamer. accompa-
MED by DIR. SamuelC Ol]iphant, pres.
ident Of the State Beard of Health, fox
a trip to South America, in search OF
health and recreation. They expect to
be absent about month and antici-
pate pleasant and enjoyable voyage.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Shipping Cum Lumber to New York.

The Providence Lumber Company,
of Lake Providence, sold barge Of
$50, 600 feet Of gum lumber to & New
York firm Saturday. The lumber is
to be shipped to New Orleans and
thence by see to New York. It is a
new departure in tho lumber business
at that place, fo:, in addition to this
barge Of gum sold to New York, they
recently sold another barge of gum
consisting Of $50, 0o0 feet to Chicago
firm, Heretofore gum has beon con
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
STATE NORMAL. SCHOOL,
MATcHlTocMEs, 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 tho art Of teach
ing, one year OF daily practice in
model schools Under guidance OF skill
ed training teachers. Glass work ex-
emplities the best OF modern thought
in matter and method of instruction.
Diploma entities graduate to teach in
any public school Of Louisiana without
examination.
Tuition free to students who teach
one year after graduation. Entire ex-
pense for session Of eight month, $40.
Twelfth annual session begins Oct.
l, 1896.
For catalogue write to -.
Il. G. CALDWELL, Pros.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
ST. FRAWSYlL WEST HlM PARISH L. SATURDAY, JANUARY 60 1884,

sidered as of no value; 1t WAS deadenea
and burned iii the fields, but it is now
rapidly taking its place in the market
among valuable woods.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
". v. LEAKE, Jr., Pub. and Prop.
SCHOOLS ano Colleges ,
Female Collegiate
Institute,
JACKSON, LOUISIANA.

The 18th session OF this Institution
Will open September !, 1896. Tho
members OF the Faculty are ladies of
culture. SPECIALISTS in esch depart
ment. Superior advantages are there
by offered to those young ladies desir-
ing thorough and finished education.
Ine health Of the Institution is unsur-
passed.
For particulars and catalogue al-
dress,
MISS L. J CATLETT, Prin.,
Jackson, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
7 nc
Home
znst itultGe ,

To the young ladies and girls in its
charge it gives the advantages OF in
struction in literature, science and art,
combined with all tbs environments Of
O refined home; SO. that while the mind
is cultivated the heart is not neglected
in learning tho ways Of noble womsn~
hood.
For catalogue md terms, apply to
MISS SOPHIE B. WRIGHT, Prn..
1456 Camp Street, New Orleans, Ia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
GOLF GAMES TO TAKE PLACE TO-DAY.

To-day promises TO be unusually active among the
,ocal golfers. Upon many OF the recently opened
oo,rs.s membership contests will be held in order
,ha, the pIayers may qualify for local champion
,h,. ,o,er I'm the season. while among the various
clubs n number Of interesting team matches are
promised . .,.,
ON the Staten Island links a contest OF especial
,rte,es, 70 golfers OF this city and OF Philadelphia
u,u no the meeting between the Cricket Club eight
and a nicked team from the Philadelphia Country
club The Staten Island team played In Phiadel-
mia some time ego, and this Is the return meet
,ne The visiting team Will probably inciude Bid
die NcCawley. Claxton and several otner well
known golfers. while those VINO VIII represent Inc
cricket club are l.. g. Stoddard, otto Hockmeyer.
snoon " H. Hamilton. T.. l.. Richards ana -
homer Morrow mas recently resigned from the
team and though an effort was made 10 get MN
m MAY ne has refused 10 enter. Tnirty-sX hoies
,ii lie played 10 decide the match. eighteen III tne
morning over the old greens al Livingston. ana the
remainder the recently acquired nhhs oi me tne
Richmond Country club. situated near the Cove
Road This new has been put INTO tActl-
ent shane and the Cricket Club Is congrat uiatlns
itself on the aided facilities when IL VIII hioru
another interesting match will be that between the
,oama ~ the Ardsey Casino and the Fairfield Coun-
try Club of Greenwich. Conn. whicn VIII DC i3ukn,
over the picturesque links at Dobbs Ferry h hs
lends 10 the meeting It's special importahSe u tne
Sact that /, Fndlay Douglass. the Scotch goiier'
who held the 81. Andrews Championship IN 1870.
vii he in the Fairfield team. and II Is thought py
many that ne may lower -4t. Terry )r.'s, record
IL" The Hillside Golf Club has planned an active gay
,or ,ts members on It's grounds near Pianneld y j.
The day 10 TO begin the competition io' 'n0 '"'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
LIMASOL WINS THE OAKS.

London June AT the fourth days racing OF the
EPSON Summer Meeting to-day T. Jennings chest
nut FLY Lmasol won the Oaks Stakes This race
is of 400 sovereigns for threeyear-oid Niles the
nominator Of the winner TO receive 400 soveregns
the owner of the second 200 sovereigns. and the
Of the third 100 soveregns out OF the stakes
distance ABOUT mile and a half the Following
is the result in detail:
T. jennings ch T. Limaso, by Poulet, out OF queen
OF Cyprus =, 80, -
illuminate
Lord Elesmere's b. T. Fortace. by Fitz-Simon' out
Limasol settled down with the lead. stalled on
Chelandry's challenge In the straight. and won
easily bv three lengths Four lengths separated
second and third horses. Time, 2:45.
The betting previous TO the start was 100 70
against Iimasol to on Cheiandry, and 40 to l
against FOrtalice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
THE CORPORATION COUNSEL ATTACKED
JOHN LEAvIrr BROOKS cRIT1c1sEs MR.. SCOTT
AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS.

John LEAvITT BROOKS CRIT1C1SEs MR.. sCOTT
AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Citizens Union massmeeting was held al NO.
232 East Broadway. the headquarters OF the INth
Assembly District branch Of the Union, last night
and was addressed by Julius Bumberg. James H.
Revnolds and John Brooks Leavitt. Mr. Leavitt
spoke on practical Politics.. and in the course OF
his address said some severe things about Corpo-
ration Counsel Scott. Those of Mayor Strongs ap-
po,otees who obtained their place because they
were backed by certain political machines. more or
less large he said. had worked for the interests OF
their political machines rather than for the inter-
ests Of the people. and he named as men thus
false to their trust Corporation Counsel Scott Ste
venson Constable. the Superintendent of Buildings
Alderman Hall and Police Commissioners Parker
and Grant OF Mr. Constable. Mr.. LeaTtt said
1T know Of disgraceful pull where he gave ono
citizen a great benefit, to the injury OF another
I shall name tas instance in good time"
CORPORATION Counsel Scott" Mr.. Leavitt con-
ttnued has been most fragrant in his tramphng
on the rights OF those who are responsible TOT MS
selection. He Is preventing for polltlcai req
sons the requirement by the city OF the NdIuape
sixth and Eighth street railroad Iranchisess:
The case which he presented TO Judge Bedcn uIo
not cover the question involved. and II was doho
purposely." ~, ,o,,,,,. sneecbes
were applauded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
HARVARD'S PRACTICE.
THE CREW ROWING OF THE HUDSON AND
TAKING EXAMINATIONS.

pouehkeeps,e. N. Y. June 4--The Ulster County
mosquitoes which infest the neighborhood OF hrum
rIbow made the Harvard crews first night in train
inc ouar,crs exceedingly interesting. Mr. Lehman
con, both the crews out for a morning spin about
10 O'clock Nearly all Of the University eight had
examinations 10 attend at quarters. and their prac-
tice was necessarily shortened Professor Coolidge
h.s been sent here by the Harvard faculty 10 con-
A., examinations simultaneously with those in
nrogress at the University. The examinations Will
last until about June 70
Mr. Lehman was able to devote more time than
usual 70 the freshman crew this morning and he
kent them at work under the broilng sun for nearly
an hour after the other boat had gone in. The
launch Johnny Harvard. which was detained at
Hudson Yesterday by rough water. arrived this
morning, and the English coach took his place In
the bow and shouted Instructions through his mega
phone lie dN not like the way the boys padded.
and told them SO. m, 49,.
morning. and Mr. Lehman was consequently
toned 10 their new quarters. and good health pre-
walls among them. on account OF the change the
coach exceedingly sare h,g r about on hsiI EN-, ae!
ready looking about for referee, and Lieutenant
Governor Timothy l.. woodruff Is spoken Of The
Lieutenant Governor Is yale man. ana ne mas Tor
Bob" Cook has written 10 MIN on the subject. ana
Mr.. Woodruff Is quite likely TO accept an ofier
The oarsmen had great variety on water TOT
was smooth and the crews made the most OF II. but
this evening brisk southwesterly wind. blowing
against the ebe tide ry up sea- which
Next week. II Is expected the two Harvard crews
will engage In some scrub races over the course.
who line the banks every night to see the crews
N training
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
4 LIVELY SESSION AT COOPER UNION.
THE LABOR AND SOCIAL REFORM COMMITTEE OF
THE CITIZENS UNION MEETS.

THE, LABOR AND SOCIAL REFORM COMMITTEE OF
THE CITIZENS UNION MEETS
A,ot,er heated conference Of the Labor ana Socia!
pe,oru Committee OF the Citizens Union was hed
10 Cooper Union last night. The conference was
largely attended, but for some unknown reason the
newspaper representatives were debarred. After inc
meeting had adjourned Secretary Thimme informed
the reporters that all had been harmonious. Inc
sounds Of angry voices that plainly heard out
side the room In the of the meeting. how
ever denoted that all was not as harmonious as
the committee would have people believe. In fact,
during the discussion upon the platform hnay
adonted by the Citizens Union. the argument be-
came So heated that Henry White tod an opponent
that II he didn't like the plank he could get out
Charles F. Wingate introduced j. w. SulhVan
prominent member Of big Six" as chairman OF last
the Citizens Union but in a speech he told his
hearers what the Union proposed to do. and said
n would make no alliances in the coming campaign
BEFORE the final adoption OF the platform reso.
iition az follows was adopted: we favor not only
municipal ownership of all puoIic franchises ,Dui
actual operation and management oy the muhicipdi
government" ,..,..oo nm 7 ahor a,d
Social Reform were adopted. favorlng suo-con-
Ynittee on labor and social reform IN eacn ASSEM-
by district OF the Greater New-fork. TO when an
matters pertaining 10 the interests OF labor ana
social reform shall be referred. the chairman o.
such subcommittee TO form. In conjunction Win
the Central Committee. a committee OF .he "Hoie'
and 10 be organized permanently as such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
ROB" COOK AND HIS CHARGES

Gales Ferry. Conn. June 4.-The Thames River
was like millpond this morning, and the Yale
crew Immediately settled down TO hard work
Captain Bailey and his men were eager to get onto
the river this morning because OF their enforced
idleness yesterday. Bob" Cook got a shell ready,
and II was launched at about $780, Half an hour
later the oarsmen were out on the river. and Mr..
launch Almost no breeze was blowing. and. aside
from a sultry atmosphere. the conditions for prac
tice were absolutely perfect. The shell headed
down the river and the sent down the
stream for quarter Of mile No long spins Were
practised starts and spurts and received words Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05

handsome silver cups recently presented to the
eighteen holes medal play. for the Fisk Cup and In
the afternoon the final matches for the Chapman
Cup we'll as the first monthly handicap open
to all members. On next Saturday the club has ar
ranged to meet team from the Ncw-Brunswick
Country Club at w-Brunswick.
The ST. Andrews golfers will play return match
with the West Point team at West Point A. the
over the excellent course laid out by Sands for the
trophy cup offered by F. w. jackson Down a., at
Southampton the Shinnecock links Will be formalIy
opened for the season with handicap for MEM
bers and summer subscribers. The holes ana greens
have been carefully laid out and perfected ana the
course now measures over FIVE thousand yards
There will also be play at Baltusrol, at the motifs
County Country Club, at the Dyker Meadow ana
number Of other nearby courses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
OVER THE KNOLLWOOD LINKS.
THE HOME PLAYERS DEFEAT A CHOSEN TEAM
FROM THE TUXEDO CLUB.

THE HOME PLAYERS DEFEAT A CHOSEN TEAM
FROM THE TUXEDO CLUB.
There was an interesting golf match Yesterday
over the Knollwood links between the knoHwood
golfers and j.. chosen team from the Tuxedo Ciuo
The home team covered the course In capitai iorlh
ord won nv a score Of I6 holes TO l. THIS IS the
erst victory Of the Knowood players. ana tney are
Justly pleased At their success. The TUXEDO Ciuo
sent I'D an unusually strong combination put win
the exception of Seton none Of them had any pre-
v,ous experience OF the Knollwood green's ana
tho,r defeat was no doubt partly due to their lg-
norance of the course Even Seton was beaten oy
his opponent Taller. by three holes. The only one
Of the Tuxedo men to score was Granville name
who won from Kelley by n narrow margin OF one
hole II. NJ Hartman. the captain OF the Knoll
wood team carried off the honors OF the day by
rounding the eighteen holes in 81. the best score
that has been made since Fem made his record OF
II in the recent open tournament OF the cluD: van
trtten one of the home players, was also success
mi over Van Cortland by three holes. During the
contest Van Etten made q stroke OF Ine rue
"hogio' order. In driving of on me eieVehnnn hoi9
the ball struck the pond just below the M, ana
instead of hnding a watery grave, ~ SkiinnsI
road' for good lie Talbot. who acted as captain
~ ,hn 1uxedO men made the most creditable show
ing of ali of the visiting players, though ne was
1.feated by Hartman In four. Talbot taly was
Sc Hartman and Talbot's card came out as 1oi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
PLANS OF THE YACHT CLUBS.

II the annual regatta Of the Knickerbocker yacht
Club. to be held at College Point to-day, be as
successful as 1t was last year, there Will be no
cause for complaint. This years contests VIII be
sailed under the rules Of the Yacht Racing Union
Of Long Island Sound, and the regatta Is open TO
yachts Of any recognized yacht club Except In the
schooner classes. and In the first seventy-foot ana
syty-foot classes OF sloops cutters and yawls each
yacht must be steeied by a Corinthiap and must be
manned by Corinthians except that any yacht may
carry and use her regular professional crew; but
yachts in sloop classes, twenty-five feet and under,
ard catboats In all classes must not carry more
than one professional The preliminary signal VIII
be given at 1856 and the starting or the liI-
fcrent classes will be begun at IL o'clock me
course for all classes will be from n starting line
of the clubhouse to and around Gangway Buoy
In turning and must be completed by at least one
yacht In seven hours to constitute race Inc dis-
lance is AS miles The starting and finishing line
will be between two floats anchored OH the cIuD-
house. and yachts must pass TO the northward an
westward Of Stepping Stones Lighthouse. The
the option of the winners. and will be awarded IN
all classes in which one or more yachts sail the
course Should yacht sail alone In her class. she
will be entitled TO a "sail-over'' prize OF one-half
the value of the regular prize. The Regatta COM
mittee In charge Of the racing Is composed OF o. H.
ChelbOrg, chairman; &. w. Schesnger, J. b.
Palmer, S. A. Harms and j. O. Sinkinson, secre-
tary.
The following are the entries up to yesterday
this morning:
cCtIOONu,pc IN ONE CTAsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
J. J. ALIENS CANDIDACY.

THE MAN WHOM GENERAL TRACY HAS URGED
FOR A JUDGEsHIP is A BROOKLYN MAN
News which came from Washington yesterday 10
the effect that General Benjamin F. Tracy has been
In that city urging the appointment OF j. D. Alien
as SUCCESSOR to United States Judge Charies H.
porod,c, who will soon resign Is partly correct and
nort,v incorrect Washington dispatch said last
night that the j. j. Allen in question was formerly
a law partner Of General Tracy. B. Lincoln Bene-
dict. q brother of Judge Benedict. said when seen
at his home No. so Hancock-st Brooklyn. thai this
renort was erroneous. bu; that John j. Alien OF
Brooklyn lawyer In the firm OF Backus q Name
was a candidate for the place 49, $500. H., H.
Judae Renedct Is now seventy-two years old. lie
is in good health but 1t Is no longer secret mat
his resignation will be forwarded TO Washing
,nn TIE announcement that ne would resign after
President Mckinley was inaugurated was made by
The Tribune in January.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
ALRANY TO RAVE ANOTHER HOTEL.

Albany. June 4 6peciaD-since the burning OF
the Delavan House several years ago Albany has
been deficient In hotel accommodations. This need,
II Is said is now to be supplied by the construction
OF hotel on the site OF the present home OF
Erastus Corning, at Chapel and State SITS. Mr..
Corning admitted to-day that he had sold the
property. The site OF the new hotei VIII De an
excellent one 1t Is halfway up the hin toward the
Csn,,ol In state-st Albany's broadest and hand
soonest thoroughfare. The lot extends from state
~ 70 TIE Tweddle building Prominent New-York
capitalists said to be interested IN n the pIo,eH v
modern freproof hotel one b Q, ,he s'ee' SA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-05
couuEyTS on AMERICAN CRICKETERS.

London June 4.-"The Pan MAI ua1e"e 'n%
,,,orroon commenting upon the practice here OF
the Philadelphia cricketers. says
Most OF them compare favorably with the ists
Australians though Of course. they are lacking IN
oxne-,ence in first-class cricket. and can hardly
cxpect TO prove such doughty foenen to our oesr
sides. Among the bowlers. Clarke n looked upon
as the most dangerous. They are d "he o'N' y
men" c,..,o. r.ma,ks.
uNfns, ~ them are hard hitters. AND Snere ero
Mos ,, % good medium pace bowers. Their neldn
Ing is hardly 20 clean as might be dssiss4, nov:
ever so tie programme arrange wiz po'A'" sess
their powers rather too severely.