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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
A Sad Case.

DR.. E. NJ. Burke, prominent
and respected citizen of jennings
died at the Crescent Hotel Monday
night at 9:55 O'Clock. He had a
stroke of apoplexy that night, and
after that time he was con-
scious only during short intervals.
His case is very sad one. About
year ago while driving through
the streets of Jennings he was
thrown from his buggy, sustaining
skull fracture. He never recovered
from the fall. 1t seems that since
that day his mind has been affected,
and some days ago his malady took
a more serious turn. He decided
to 90 to Cuba, and without letting
any one know of his intentions he
left for that island. His family, be-
coming alarmed at his absence,
sought information as to his where
abouts, and finally learned that he
was at Tampa, Fla. A friend was
sent to the Florida town to bring
the unfortunate man back home
He was persuaded to return home,
and in company with his friend, he
arrived here Sunday, on his way
to jennings But when he reached
here he made up bis mind not to
go any further, Insisting, however,
that his travelling mate should con
tinue on to jennings. He took q
room at the Crescent HOTEL anc
while there became very sick. Drs.
Martin, Tolson, Mudd and Hopkin:
Of this town were sent for, and the,
gave him all medical help shat they
could. 1t is believed that his deatf
was the result of the fall from hi:
carricge. There were rumors tina
he had attempted to commit suicide
but the attending physicians do no
confirm this report.
I The wife, children and a numoe
Of the friends of DR.. Burke cam
up from Jennings and were at nj
bedside when he died. He was
native of New Orleans, but ha
been a resident of Jennings severa
wears. He leaves a wife and tw
. children.
The remaus of the unfortun at
man were taken to Jennings to
t burial.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
THE wax .S/ZU4 ICN.

THE max SLZCd INV.
Commodore Dewey, who has won
such brilliant victory at Manila,
has net vet communicated with this
government. In fact it has not
been positively ascertained 1t ne
has taken Manila, but before the
publication of this issue of the Ga
zette, it is believed that the Amerl-
can flag will be floating over the
Philippine Islands, and that Dewey
will have completed his victory.
While the information is not au-
thentic, it seems to be the impress
sion in well, informed circles that
Sampson's fleet will lombard Ma
tanza, preparatory to :he landing Ut
American troops on Cuban SOIL.
1t is believed that it is the purpose
of the government to land 6o,Poo
men in Cuba within the next ten
days. If this policy is carried OUT
affairs in Cuba will assume a serious
aspect.
The news from Spain would in
dictate that Sagasta has troubles OF
his own right at home. The Spanish
masses are reported to be almost IN
a state of revolution, and IT the gov
eminent is not strong enough &c
uuell the disturbances, the queer
regent and her son may have to nee
for their own personal safety. Inc
ho,s+ed honor of the Castillian is 8
strange commodity. 1t is breaking
out everywhere IN the kindom ane
is threatening the life of the throne
The government is held resPons'oi'
for the humiliation of the Philippine
feet. and the temper of the Span
iards portends more trouble tor tn
queen.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

A number Of papers in LOUISIANA
remind us very forcibly of the
GENIAL son Of the Emerald Isle who
came to America and on going to
the POLLS for the first time was asked
what ticket he preferred to vote.
He replied: Begorra, oons
know-orcare-just SO long I'm via
the party feminist the government
That's the way it is with son'e
of our esteemed contem porarles.
They are feminist the convention
It matters not what that much-
abused body does, they are against IT,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
A Lawn Party.

The ladies Of the Presbyterian"
church will give lawn party under
the shady trees at the residence or
A. Nj. Martin, Tuesday May, 10: Ice
cream and other refreshments WIN
be sold at very asonsble prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Capt. A. N. Muller OF the NE"
Iberia volunteers, deserves much
credit for the energy he has shown
in organizing his company. Capt.
Muller will always be remembered
as Young man with pluck and grit
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Gen. Lee has received between
1Aoo and 1000 applications for po~
s;t;ons on his staff. The desire OF
our patriots for soft snaps is growing
stronger every day.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
/0N/.S/AN4 .SOZD/ERS-

Louisiana has reason to be proud
of her boys. The manner IN when
thew responded to the call OF the
governor is calculated to make
every citizen Of the old Pelican
State feel a pardonable pride in the
patriotism displayed by his com
nonwealth.
Unlike some Of the other States
Louisiana did not make much noise
about this war. 1t was even stated
that the people of Louisiana were
not as enthusiastic as their fellow
citizens in other States. Those
who did not know the conservative
temper Of our people in times OF
danger, attributed this apparent
lack of the .twar spirit" to want
IF patriotism. Nothing was ever so
far from the truth. Many Louls'-
anians, perhaps majority were
inclined to think that war with
Spain was not necessary, that a
d;nlomatic settlement of the dispute
con1d have been effected; but, the
verv moment that congress declared
war against Spain the people OF
Louisiana from Arkansas to the
Gulf, displayed a sentiment OF pa
triotic devotion to the American
flag worthy the glorious history
of their State. Not only did the
State offer her quota of soldiers,
but several thousands of her gallant
hovs. under the leadership of
chivalrous son Of one of her heroes,
have come to the front asking to Oe
nermitted to share the dangers anc
hardships of war.
: The names Of the young mer
: who make up the two regiments O
the State militia and Col. Hood:
. regiment are familiar TO every Louis
f ianian. They are synonymous will
p nattiotism and bravery. They arr
r deservedly borne by gallant youths
sons of the men who have won TO
Louisiana the enviable name tina
-. s,e en;ovs. There isn't NOR
y chivalrous set of young men any
r where. and if given a chance the
T. can he depended upon to shed addl
= tional lustre upon their State. l.
J. their hands the good name of Louis
4 Is safe. To their keeping the un
, furnished honor Of this State Is con
e fidently entrusted.
. By the prompt answer TO the'
couutry's call they have brougt
10 glory to their State and rehecte'
- honor upon themselves. That the
Sc will give a good account OF then
l. selves is a foregone conclusion &c
a. a more gallant crew never went
battle. All honor to them'
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

David Pelletier, who has been Sc
riously i'll at the Rigues House, has
issued a circular to his patrons, IN
forming them that he has recovered
and VIII soon be attending to busl-
ness. Mr.. Pelletier has an extern
sive line Of samples of shoes for the
fall trade. The t-Stribllng
Shoe Company arc always cons'd-
cred the most progressive shoe deal
ers in the Union, and this year their
line of samples is exceptionally line
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The Spanish nation is said to be
on the verge of a revolution. 1t
looks as if Sagasta will have his
hands full at home.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

In his official report of the BON
bardment of Matanzas, Gen. Blanco
facetiously remarks that the Amer'-
cans killed an inoffensive mule.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
ASSESSMENTS
OF Railroad, Telegraph and Tele
phone Lines.

phone Lines.
The board IF assessors of rail-
road, telegraph and telephone lines
for this district of the State met
Thursday at the courthouse.
Hon. c. G. Brown was elected
chairman and DR.. w. D. Haas Sc
cretary.
The following gentlemen were
sworn in by D. A. Cochrane, ESQ.,
as members Of the convention:
w. d. Haas, Avoyelles; DR.. b.
E. Clark, Acadia; Jos. Lebieu' Cal
casieu; Dudley Avery, Iberia; e.
G: Brown, Lafayette; J. c.. Price
Rapides; Sam Haas, St. Landry;
A. E. Picard, St. Charles; J. d.
Long, jefferson; Fred Marsh' st.
Mary, f. A. Duchamp, St. Martin.
Among the persons present were
w. +. Owens and J. G. Paterson
and E. Van Week Of the Southern
Pacific Company; w. d. West
manager New Orleans office Of the
Western Union Company. There
were other representatives OF the
different railroad and telegraph
! lines.
The railroad property was taken
I'D. The main line was assessed az
$1,000 and branches at $500. Inc
second or double track was assessed
at the same figures as the branches
| Fred Marsh, of St. Mary, VINO
made fight against the railroad:
or rather for an increase in the as
sessment, voted in the negative or
the proposition to assess the double
track at $500; but Mr.. Marsh was
in hopeless minority and ms
efforts we're like Gray's f1ower-lt
swcetness was wasted on the deser
air. The railroad held pat hant
and the St. Mary man did not &c
the backing that he deserved. IL
the course of his remarks MI
, Marsh propounded question T.
the imperious superintendent OF tn
Southern Pacific and the latter re
piled very much a la Owens. MI
Marsh informed the gentleman tha
his question was a civil one and II
expected civil answer.
!. Telegraph lines Of the Wester
Union we're assessed at the sam
y figures as last year. 500 per mil
for two wires and S12 for each &C
ditional wire.
The property of the Great Soutt
ern or Cumberland Company W.
u assessed at $50 per mile.
The Teche and Vermlllon r.
NAMED at SIS per mile.
Mr.. Marsh introduced resol'
tioo whose adoption would hay
j empowered the parish assessors
e LIST = great deal of railroad proper'
! which is now practically una
n sessed. It set forth thatthe board
y dutv is to assess the road-bed OF Il
'e railroad, and that the assessme
. of depots, offices, superstructure
IL switches, depot grounds, sectl'
houses, etc., should be left to
s. assessors. Mr.. Marsh's interpret
&c ton of the law is that when
III board of assessors was created
was for the pupose Of fixing a III
III form rate Of assessment upon
OF road-bed only. Mr.. Marsh's resol
ton, which was based upon u
> contraction of the law, was deteate
|" It received only two votes that
re its author and Mr.. LeBleu OF Caie
50 sieu. Mr.. Marsh carried out II
OF construction Of the law in his par
al and the result is that if he IS 81
re tanned by the courts the yea
y +axes of the Southern Pacific 60
~ pany IN St. Mary parish alone
II be augmented several thousa
IN dollars. Mr.. Marsh believes Il
IS .l courts will affirm the legal
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Send all broken watches to Bols~
salts Jewelry store. he has sS1iteo
workmen.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The New Orleans Picayune has
secured the reliable service OF the
New York Herald's foreign and do
nestle dispatches. The war news
will appear in the Picayune at the
same time that it is published IN
the Herald. Those who want TO
keep posted about the war WIN
Spain, will do we'll to subscribe FOL
the Picayune. For one DO Hal
the paper will be sent to any al
dress every day during one month
Toe Mouton at the post office VII
receive subscriptions for the Plea
yuns.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The Queen Regent of Spain is
renorted to have asked the Pope to
bless the Spanish arms. Even with
the Pope's benediction, we don't
think it will be safe for the Span
;ards to come in contact with Com
modOre Dewey.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The popularity of Weyler in Spain
is pretty good proof of the cruel in
stincts of the Spanish people,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

It was a very generous thing that
President Dole did in Offering to
turn over Hawaii to the Onlted
States for the purpose of carrying
on the war with Spain.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Fitzhugh Lee and Commodore
Dewe Y are the most popular men IN
,he United States just now.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Col. John C. Wicklifte has gone
to Washington 10 tender the services
of his regiment to the president.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The fellow, Walz, who has been
arrested as a Spanish spy near Fort
Eads is evidently in u bad fix. 1t
now turns out that he is not a spy.
1t appears that his hobby is to get
nosted on military tactics and on
the defenses of New Orleans IN par
ticular
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Gen. Adolph- Meyer rendered MS
services to the president and said
he would be willing to accept com
mand. The general modestIy ad'
aed however. that he was not press
Ing anv candidacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07
Major Dufour of the Seventh
battalion has received the following

patrlOtlC lellcl' :, &C
New Orleans, April Fl, 1898:
..:axU r. Dufour: AS was looking
.,er he list of the privates of Company b.
Seventh Battalion, i was very much hurt to
see nv sons name missing from among inc
brave lads of Louisiana. He Will go WIN
my blessing, to return alive or TO a'e on VIC
f;e1d of battle in honor of his country and on
;,s call. Sin memory of the Maine.' his
FUN name is Martin Harvey Meyer:
WIDOW I. F. MEHEK.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Do You Want to See the SOld1erS:
Those who wish to see the SOL
diers now at New Orle ans will have
an opportunity to do SO on Sunday
Nav On that day the Franklin
Excursion Club vail run an eScur-
sion train to the Crescent City, thus
afforeiin.; the people Of this section
an opportunity to take a look at
Uncle Sans boys before THEN de-
parture for Cuba. The train Will
leave Lafayette at o:21 Sunday
morning. Coming back the tram
,,;,l NOT leave New Orleans before
? O'Clock, giving the eScursionists
! chance to see the dress parade.
| The fare from Lafayette and re-
turn is $500.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

The appointment Of Fitzhugh
Lee and Joe Wheeler to be MAJOR
generals in the volunteer army is the
wisest thing President Mckinley has
ever done. Now the appointment
ofGen. Gordon would be the crown
ing act of the administration.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Send all broken watches to Bios
sat's Jewelry store. He has Skilled
workmen.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-05-07

Col. John c. Wicklife has gone
to Washington TO tender the services
of his regiment to the president.
Fitzhueh Lee and Commodore
Dewe Y are the most popular men IN
,he United States just now.
The popularity of Weyler in Spain
is pretty good proof of the cruel in
stincts of the Spanish people.
The Spanish nation is said to be
on the verge of revolution. 1t
looks as if Sagasta will have his
hands full at home.
In his official report of the bonn
bardment of Matanzas, Gen. Blanco
facetiously remarks that the Amer'-
rams killed an inoffensive mule.
Gen. Lee has received between
14oo and 1000 applications for po-
sitions on his staff. The desire or
our patriots for soft snaps is growing
stronger every day.
Capt. A. N. Muller of the New
Iberia volunteers, deserves much
credit for the energy he has shown
in organizing his company. Capt.
Muller will always be remembered
rs Young man with pluck and grit.
The Queen Regent of Spain Is
reported to have asked the Pope &c
bless the Spanish arms. Even with
the Pope's benediction, we dom
think it will be safe for the Span
iards to come in contact with Com
modore Dewey.
The appointment Of Fitzhugf
Lee and Joe Wheeler to be major
generals in the volunteer army is tint
wisest thing President Mckinley ha
ever done. Now the appointment
ofGen. Gordon would be the crown
ing act of the administration.
Gen. Adolph Meyer rendered hi
services to the president and san
he would be willing to accept com
mand. The general modestly al
ded, however, that he was not press
Ing any candidacy.
The fellow, Walz, who has pee
arrested as a Spanish spy near FOR
Eads is evidently in u bad fix.
now turns out that he is not a spy
1t appears that his hobby is to g
posted ON military tactics and
the defenses of New Orleans in pal
sicular,
Major Dufour of the Sevent
Battalion has received the fol9owln
patriotic letter: 900
New Orleans, April Fl, 1898:
Major w. G.. Dufour: AS was lookli
over the list of the Privates OF Company
Seventh Battalion, l was very much nurt
see nv sons name missing from among u
brave lads of Louisiana. He Will go w,
nv blessing. to return alive or to die on q
field of battle in honor of his country ana
its call. SIN memory OF the Maine. -
full name is Martin Harvey Meyer:
WIDOW ]. F. NEVER.
A number Of papers in LouiSiat
remind us very forcibly OF II
genial son Of the Emerald Isle WI
came to America and on going
the polls for the first time was ask
.,b,t ticket he preferred to vOt
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-09
REPORT FROM SAMPSON.
Tie Tells Of the Bombardment Of the
Ports at Santiago,

Washington, June Shortly before
O'Clock last evening information con.
hmatory TO the Associated Press dis.
patches concerning the bombardment OF
the fortihcations Of Santiago had reached
the department Il came in the form
OF cablcgmm from Admiral Sampson
which was made public in tho follow.
ing bulletin;
"secrctary Of the Navy; Bombarded
forts at Santiago az 1880 10 lOa m. TO.
day, June q. Slcnccd works quickly
without injury Of any kind, though
within 2iOO yards. SAMPSON .
While the officials Of the navy depart.
ment declined 20 say definitely whether
the bulletin contained all tho informa.
tion given in Admiral sampson's cable.
gram there Is reason 10 boliyo they did
not Tho officials refused TO discuss tho
subject or to youchsafo further intorma.
tion than was posted on the board
Only one additional point was elected
by questioning. That was that the cable.
gram contained no information about
the landing OF either land forces or ma.
rincs
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-09

end shortly Afterwards the wharyes ana
docks on the water front were crowded
with people anxious TO witness the de.
Iariure u the formidable dghting ma.
chine Every steam whistle ON The
water front blew a farewell as the two
vessels moved down the harbor toward
the Golden Gate.
The second expedition TO the Philip.
pines viii hardly b. able 20 leave before
next saturday. Stores, supplies and am.
muniiion are being placed on boari
The troops ar ready for service.
The three transports engaged. the
China, Colon and Zealandia, viii con.
siitutc the second expedition.
ship owner. ar demanding ettnya.
CANT prices Tor steamers and they will
not b. met by the war department. I'm.
Jess some Of them make more reasonable
propositions, II isa foregone conclusion
that number Of steamers will be seized
and dmitcd into service
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-09
INSURGENTS CAPTURE
IMPORTANT Points.
No Provisions Can Now Get Toto Manila
and Foreigners AZ, Moving 10 Ca.
'its Under Dewey. Protection.

London, June "A dispatch from
Manila dated juno Q. SAYS.
The spaniarl. in the church In old
Cavite arc still holding out, but the ad.
laceni town Of linus ha- boon captured
by the insurgents This j. an important
point at the back of Cayitc proper. and
IT, possession by the robols d. sariou.
matter for the Spanish because it /. the
outlet to the surrounding country. and
through it supplies are brought tu the
city Of Manila Il viii also afford an
admirable base Of operation. for a fur.
ther advance toward the city.
IL has been found impossible 20 con.
ceal from the inhabitants ~ Manila the
fact that the in,urggnt ,urrc.se. have
cast a deep gloom unon foreign resi-.
dents, who are mora mnNiou. than ever
TO get away For the most part thew
remain, but the women and children
have been sent 10 Cavto, whore thcy
are safe under the star. aud stripes
The most friendly relations exist be-.
tween Admiral Dewey and thc consular
representative ~ the powers aud the
commanders Of the European war-hip.
In the hay The Spanish .o.dicr- who
have been captured are sorry looking
l0i II they arr D tair sample. thcyvnl
b. no match for the American troop.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-09

Dispatches received here from fla.
'ana from Spanish sources say:
"Ihe Americans were again repulsed
az the last bombardment Of Santiago. 4"
Continuing, these reports assert that tho
damage done to the batteries Of the
town 'is unimportant, or Is already re.
paired" adding: "The Spanish guns
did not cease firing an instant during
the fight and all batterirs are in condi.
ton 10 reply 70 the enomy's fire" Dur.
ing the second attack Ordonez was on
tho Rcina Mercedes, personally assist
ing the working Of guns. Every ono
regards Colonel Orionez and General
Llnarcs es heroes Of the day.
According 10 official Spanish dis.
patches received here, the exact loss Of
spaniards at Santiago Monday Is as FOL.
lows;
Land forces -One soldier killed. five
officers wounded, including Colonel Or.
donez' who was slightly wounded.
Sea forces-Sccord officer in com.
mand Of the Reina Mercedes, 3 sailors
ana % marines killed and an officer and
II sailors wounded.
Official dispatches also say many Of
the wounded, including Colonel Ordo-
ncz, were able % attend 70 their duties.
IL - announced that the Spanish
steamer Renito iran the blockade at
Mnnzani.o, and has brriyod AZ Jamaica.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-06-09
Keeping the spsnI.h Awake.

Key West, June SAN auxiliary gun.
boat which has arrived here from Car.
denas reports all was quiet there eHcep,
the auxiliary gunboat Leyden is making
things very lively for the spaniards,
blazing away at them whenever she sees
any movement Of the Spanish gunboats
or defensive works at Cardenas
The British collier Roath sister 70
the Resiormcl, was held up on June 4 by
an American gunboat. Not responding
promptly TO a blank shot, a solid sho,
was sent across her bows. The next dav
she was held mp by a second gunboat
and obeyed promptly. The Roath was
in ballast bound for Mobile, from San
Juan de Porto Rico, where she discharp.
ed a cargo Of coal.