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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28

county, spending its force in the White
river valley. Everything in its path
was destroyed, the greatest damage
being done near Elm Springs, Lowell
and Midtown, the latter place being
entirely swept away. At Elm Springs
houses were blown down, orchards
destroyed and stock killed. One man
who had sought safety in a cellar, was
killed by falling timbers. The house
was blown away and the cellar was
filled with debris, crushing the man
to death. Six other persons are known
to have lost their lives.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
English Vessel STONED.

The British steamer Ardanmor, Cap
tain Dana, came into Key West Mon
day morning in charge Of On ensign
from the auxiliary gunboat Osceola, BY
which vessel the Ardanmor was seized
sunday off Cayas Fort light, because
she was acting in suspicious man.
ner' and was supposed to be trying to
enter Havana harbor 1t was afterward
ascertalned that she was bound for
Mexico with cargo Of cattle, and she
was released.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28

was prominent landmark in the h;o
tory OF Calcasieu parish. He was boz
March 20, 1916, on the island of Schlcs.
wlg Ho]stein He emigtated to the
United States about the Year 1885, IS.
landing at Philadelphia, and thence
soon going to New Orleans, whs1o he
was one OF tho founders of the first
German lodge No. 46, F. and A, NJ.
Mhlch was chartered April 10, ]841
lie was married to Miss Katherira B
Mocllng, who was then only sixteen
years old: lii New Orleans, March 26.
1916 She died March II, 1884,
Soon after his marriage Capt. Coos
moved to Biloxi, Miss, where he was
engaged some years in supplying wood
to towboats plying between Biloxi
and the southwest pass of the Missis-
slppi river. From Biloxi he moved to
Ocean Springs, Miss, engaging there
IN mercantile and shipping business
until the fall of 1855, when he move?
to Calcasieu parish and erected hi,
family residence and steam saw mil
on the east bank of the Calcasieu rive,
about mile and half northeast Of
the then small village of Lake Charles
and there, at what is now and hos
been for several Years called Goosport.
ne resided until his death. Can't,
Zoos married life was exceptionally
happy and fruitful, his wife becoming
he mother of fifteen children siY
sons and nine daughters, all of whom
the age of legal majority, and
llne OF HON ere still living and resi-.
tents Of calcasieu parish, except one
laughter, who is now there m ,;o;+
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Met Death on n Trestle.

Mrs. Maggie James, a woma, wb,
resided on North Ryan street, at LIKE
Charles. was killed Saturday mornino
on the Southern Pacific trestle near
ner nome, presumably by passenger
ram No. II. which was due in Lake
CHARLES at 10 o'clock. The engineer
and fireman of the train stated whoa
tne train arrived that they had seen
'ne woman on the frame or gig at the
s'do OF the trestle about 300 wards
from the east end Of the trestle an:
that the whistle was blown Tbe
woman seemed to be entirely out of
the way, and they proceeded. After
II engine had passed they noticed
'ha5 the woman fell into the lake
which at that point lis about three feet
deep, and they Immediately Stoned
the train and backed up. The woman
W. was in the water, apparently deod
Ihey secured the body to the timbers
OF the trestle and proceeded 10 The
station. Dr.. Martin, the parish cor or
oner' was e1mmoned, and special
tram carried him to tho sceoe. Tho
0ody was brought to The undertaking.
establishment of D. R. Swift A deen
wound and number of brriscs wore
found on the head. Mrs. James was
'oout th'r.y-fv. years old, and Ibo
VIE OF a. Rev, Mr.. james, and the
mother Of two daughters. who reside
II WestlaAe. Shortly before she At.
empted to cross the trsstle, which is
bout mile long, she vas warned nv
1rlend not to do so, but she insisted
nat she had urgent business on the
ther side, and went on
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Another Prize Captured.

The British steamer Aldeborough.
Captain Farrant, which arrived at
Porto Rico on May 6 from Mothil.
Scotland, reached st. Thomas, Danish
West Indies, from San Juan de Porto
Rico, Sunday morning. She reports
that an American cruiser captured a
Spanish bark six miles north of San
Juan on Saturday morning last. The
capture of the vessel was observed
from San Juan. The prize was towed
north.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
White Man Run Over md K,,,od

A north-bound freight train on tho
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf rail-
road ran over white man named Kel-
icy inside the corporate limits of Lees
vllle Friday nj ght about o'clock, cut
ting off both legs and one arm, Which
caused his death very soon thereafter.
Inc train was moving slowly, and pro-
ceeded north without stopping even
TO render assistance. II similar thine
occurred near Leesville about ten DAYS
ago, the victims body that time being
terribly mangled. No arrests were
made in either case.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28

and occasionally kissed it, while tn
Rev. Stephen Gladstone read PRAYER
and repeated hymns. The nurse j,
the meanwhile bathed the brow of tn,
patient, who showed gratitude, muir
muring GLOW NICE"
While the Rev. Stephen Gladstone
read prayers and repeated hymns, the
only other evidence that Mr.. Gladstone
realized his surroundings was when
MS son recited the litany. Then the
dying man feebly murmured amen. /"
This was the last word spoken by Mr.
Gladstone. Then came the gentle, al.
most imperceptible cessation of life in
the midst of his sons prayer, and the
weeping family filed from the room.
taking Mrs. Gladstone, who was in.
duced to lie down, and who soon slent
quietly. 'p'
Mrs: Drew, Mrs. Henry Gladstone
MRS: stephen Gladstone, Miss Helen
Gladstone and others attended earlv
communion Thursday morning at
hawarden church, conducted by the
hev. Stephen Gladstone. The ordi-
nary service was prefaced with selected
prayers from the burial service.
very many kilograms of sympathy
were received at Hawarden castle
President Faure, of France, has tel.
egraphed his condolences.
The following dispatch was received
at Hawarden from the United States
Col. John Hay:
ITO the Right Hon. Herbert Glad.
stone, Hawarden: I beg to present to
ail your family my heartfelt express
SION OF sympathy at your personal loss,
ana at the same time to reverentlv
congratulate you and the English race
everywhere upon the glorious compile
ION OF a life filed with splendid
'chlevements and consecrated to tho
loblest purposes. JoHN HAvn
Mr.. Gladstone's remains will be in
erred at Westminster Abbey
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Fired On a British Vessel.

The Spanish cruiser Isabel II, while
at Ban Juan de Porto Rico, fired on
the British steamer Roath, from Bar
~, which arrived at Porto Rico after
the Il bombardment. It is alleged that
the Spanish ship fired on the Roath.
which was loaded with coal, with the
intention of crippling her and thereby
preventing her departure. The off,
GERS OF the Isabel II, however, claim
the firing was the result of on acct
dent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
WAR NEWS.
Paragraphs of Interest Relating to the
Struggle

Paragraphs of Interest Relating to thu
Struggle
Prices Of food are advancing.
The general opinion of Paris is that
Cervera has outwitted Sampson.
Admiral Cervera's ships are report
ed to be short Of coal and supplies.
Steps have been taken to provide a
hospital ship and tug for the Red
Cross.
| Coaling stations ontside of the
United States are likely td g arranged
for soon.
Vice Admiral Got6mb, retired, be-
lleves Admiral Cervera has made
fatal mistake.
Government secret service agents
are watching for Spanish spies in
every state.
Spain now hopes for international
complications, trusting to emerge her.
self unscathed.
General Blanco has reported to Ma
drld that two American warships
shelled Guantanamo.
One hundred and four thousand VOL
unteers have been mustered into the
United States service.
President Mckinley reviewed the
District of Columbia volunteers who
are on their way to Chickamauga.
Information has reached Tampa, Fla,
from apparently reliable sources that
yellow fever in epidemic form has at
tackled Blanco's men.
Senior Capote, vice president of the
Cuban republic, declares that Cubans
will not tolerate any interference after
the Spaniards have evacuated the is-
land.
The company Of colored soldiers or
sanlzed at Terrell. Tex, which offered
heir services direct to the president,
1ave been notified by Mr.. Mckinley ,
hat they will not be needed. /
The Madrid correspondent of the
london Mail telegraphs: Gen. Agustj ::
las reatiirmed that he will distribute !
very rifle and cartridge he possessaa u
nd defend Manila to the at n
The Second Regiment, Illinois Ma. y
lonal Guard, passed through Birming-
am Saturday, en- route to Tampa, Fla
on thousand persons crowded into the
epot to see the troops. At midnight "
'rge number of Wisconsin troons "
assed through also, en- route to the G.
ame place. a
The Spanish torpedo boat DESTROYER il
error and the hospital ship Alicante a
q still at Port de France. The al
panlsh consul there made desperate Z
tempt Friday to allow q British re
Gamer to discharge her coal cargo or u
=, supply the Terror and Alicante hi
tn coal, but the government posi- a1
rely refused to allow this to be done W
A man said to be a Spanish SOY and a1
deserter from the First United 80
ates Aartlllery is reported to be
isoner on Governors Island. While
Ing transferred to Governors Island 49,
prisoner is alleged to nave flung a h ln
OK OF papers into the bay, which. it n w.
asserted, comprised the details LIE LIE
ms of the harbor defenses of New ~, pl'
TX. which were addressed to the W,
anlsh consul at Montreal, ~; ,n'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Two Boys Drowned.

William A. Croft, aged thirteen years
ielt DIS nome in New Orleans, Satur.
Gay, and went on the levee near the
mead OF Second street. After playing
around Tor while he disrobed and
went J., IN bathing. Shortly after getting
into the water he was seized WITH
cramps and was drowned. A search
was made for his body, but it was not
r By the upsetting of a skiff
saturday evening Octave Meyers, COL
ored, aged fifteen years, was drowned
In the New Basin Canal. Some bathers
attempted to climb into the skiff, and
IN II doing so upset it. Meyers woa
tnrown INTO the canal, and as he could
not swim he was drowned
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Lieut.. Whituorth pro,no..,

Second Lieutenant Peram Whit
WORTH Eighteenth Infantry, U. s. A.,
VINO is IN charge of the government re-.
craitlng office at Shreveport, received
a dispatch Saturday morning announo.
ing that ne would be promoted, and
asking if no would accept position as
an alde,de-camp on the staff of Brig :
zen: Carpenter. Lieut.. Whitworth
replied in the affirmative. He is n
Shreveport boy, and is held in the
highest esteem by his host of friends
ana fellow comrades in Shreveport.
VINO ore all rejoicing at his promotion
ana wish him continued success in the
service of Uncle Sam.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Killed by a Train.

Mr. Martin, the partner of John Ia.
porte, was knocked off the New Or.
Leans and Northeastern railroad trestle
near Slldeil by train No. l, south
oouhd, and drowned Thursday after.
noon. The train stopped and an ef-
fort made to recover the body, but
without avail. The deceased was
faithful disciple of Izaak Walton, and
very fond of fishing. The body has
not been recovered.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Bernabe Going Awav.

Senior Polo y Bernabe and his snita
Went on board the Dominion line
steamship Dominion at Montreal, Fri
DAY night. The ship sailed SATURDAY
NOR morning The senior refused to talk
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
In q Spanish Convict C.,,,

Freeman Halstead, the newspaper
correspondent, who has been sentenced
to nine years Imprisonment for taking
photographs Of Notifications Of San
Juan de Porto Rico, has been conveyed
70 convict camp to undergo his sen.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Rough Riders for Cb,ck,,,,

The three troops of rough riders Of
Fort Meade, S. d., started for Chick
amauga, Monday Fully 1000 people
OF the northern cities visited them
Sunday. 'nen'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
SEVERE TORNADO
o"eeps Over Arkansas Dealing Deoth
Destruction.

Destruction.
Inc tornado which passed through a
portlon OF northwest Arkansas Friday
night did immense damage to property
ana caused the death of at least seven
people. Reports of destruction are
coming in slowly, and it is feared that
later details will add other names to
the death list. 0' ~
Inc storm came from the southeast
passing through the great fruit belt Of
tne ozark region, and tore its wav
through the southern end of Benton
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
LOUISIANA HAPPENINGS
MINISTER'S WIFE KNOCKED FROM 4
TRESTLE AND KILLED,
Funeral OF Captain Coos Mt Lake Charlie.
1.-Two Boy 8 Drowned in New Orleans.
Shracdcr, the Divine Healer. ia y,.,,
Shreveport.
Schrader Coming.

Schrader, the world famous divine
healer will be in Shreveport on We'd
n1esday, May Is, He will give au-
alcnce to colored people in the morn
ing and to white people in the even.
ing; All classes are invited to come
and see him.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Groom Tws.sty,- Bride Sixty.Fiye.

"ro""' 1"s.Hy, fride Sixty. Five.
MIR. .. G. Moore and Miss M. J.
opaln wers married at the residence of
the bride, three miles from Pineyille,
al 4:3o o'clock Thursday afternoon,
Justice of the Peace, J. W. Ball offici-
atlnS' The groom is twenty, and the
bride is sixty five Years of noe
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Captain D,niel 0.a.

Capt. Daniel Coos ives buri.d Fl.
Jay afternoon at the family cemetery
N toosport near Lake Charles H.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28
Note Specially. If the EXACT figure, are not 81,
The CONTEST CLOSES sFpT

oD The b. estimate s made United States Cotton cn
from Sent &ne1ed and the se.b
this spnq because h 9 10 Sept This that, n.na
msHd le c, ss mot Be osios
Conditions uad y yGet estimate We give official last
the @ @ ests
throughout the Se latham Alexander generally e
Movement and follows non 'ner latest edition
1888. 8o61 8o7 season Acrespaned Besinoop
$4,000. 2oi718o6 3"19o 89394 19684ooo z54a8fi
189o9. 2o8ooo52 NIX 999495 9oola5is
09'92. 2o71A97 9o537o $780, aooozooo II5zySs
Th liner figures will be deciding this contest '1'
e mae q the Acreage for Cf Season Of ~ 32o nm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-05-28

Tha, c,;u. A. '0es W." oe used In deciding contest
.soe me Acreage for the Cp the Season Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-18
GOSSIP OF THE eovERNoRsHIP
SAVANNAH APPEARS TO LEAN TO
ATKINSON At PRESENT.


Both Factions May Rally on Him as
the south Georgia Candidate.
Mayor MeIdrIm Speaks Highly of
Him-Has Supported Judge Akin
son Before in Political Contests.
Col. NJ. w. Dixon for Gambler.
The people of Savannah have not man.
ifested any decided interest as yet in the
GubernatoriaI campaign, but this is not
saying that they will not do so at an
early date. Since it seems to be about
settled that there are to be only Two en-
tries in the race, prominent citizens and
others who cannot claim prominence are
beginning to express their preferences.
Judging from indications, so far there
is prospect that the local factions win
agree upon Judge Atkinson as the South
Georgia candidate. Whether they will
unite in his support is another question.
It will be the first time the factions have
agreed on anything since they began their
battles, and they are not likely to patch
up their differences over a little matter
like the Governorship.
Although Col. Gambler has his friends
here, the majority of those who have so
far expressed themselves are for Atkin-
son. Prominent members of both factions
have declared themselves favorable to him.
1t seems to be a question In which local
partisanship cuts no figure, and, as Judge
Atkinson is not allied with either of the
local factions, he will have no trouble on
that score. Neither is Col. Gambler, for
that matter.
Mayor Meldrim when asked his views
of the political situation by a Morning
News reporter yesterday. spoke very high
" of Judge Atkinson.
81 have had little time to give any
thought to the situation, the Mayor said,
'and 1 cannot say as yet whether 1 shall
take any part in the campaign"
Mayor Meldrlm said the published inti-
nations that he might become the South
Georgia candidate for Governor were
merely newspaper batteries.
''Of Spencer r. Atkinson" said he II
can speak with pleasure. and in the high
est terms of approval. l have known him
well and intimately from the time
when l used to meet him
on the Brunswick circuit when he was just
beginning his career. The acquaintance
then pleasantly begun has continued since
1 aided him in his election as judge of the
Brunswick circuit and afterwards sup
ported him in his candidacy for the SUI
preme bench. Judge Atkinson is a clean,
upright, honorable man, one who is not
only capable of performing the duties of
the office to which he aspires, but who
would dignity the office. AS judge of the
Brunswick circuit he presided with dignity
and ability He has the appearance and
bearing, as he is in fact, of a gentleman.
In fact he s just such a man as we need
to put in the Governors chair"
Col Merritt w. Dixon has declared him
self unquallfiediy for Col. Gambler and is
ready TO put his money on the "one-eyed
plowboys' chances of success
The majority Of the younger element of
both faction, however, appear to be in ia
vor of Atkinson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-18
TO BE RE-DEDrcArED EASTER.
Christ Church Expected to BE Fin
ished by That Time.

Unless something Unforeseen prevents
the members of Christ Church confidently
expect to have the dedicatory service Of
their restored church Easter morning.
The only hindrance apprehended Is inclem-
ent weather that would stop the contrac-
tors.
Mr.. William Gibbons Preston, the archi-
tect in charge. accompanied by Mrs. Pres
ton, who are at the De Soto on their way
to Florida, will continue their journey to-
day. The trip is not of a business nature,
but Mr.. Preston held a brief conference
with the church building committee and
expressed himself as perfectly satisfied
with the progress which had been made,
and the kind of work done. Everything
has been In accordance with the plans and
none of the work received more common
dalton than the plastering, which has been
done by Savannah contractor. In this
work lathes were not used, but a steel
hettlng, with about an inch mesh, furnish
ed the surface for the plaster. The strips
OF which the netting consists are a half
men IN width and so beleveled as to firmly
nold the plastering when it is put on. BY
mis- arrangement a wall absolutely fire
proof is secured
Inc furnaces will be completed at an
early day and it is the intention of the
committee to fire them up Immediately in
order TO dry out the auditorium as much
as possible before the dedicatory service.
Mr. Preston's immediate attention is be-
ing given to the memorial window, which
it is expected will be completed soon, but
not IN time for the dedication. AS is well
known, the placing of the window will be
one OF the foremost steps in modern
church decorations and will give Christ
Church feature, possessed by few others
IN the South. The design has been favora-
Dly commented on by leading critics in
new England, who have pronounced it one
of great beauty.
The exterior painting of the church is
nearly completed and the congregation
congratulates itself on the rapid progress
made since the work began.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-18
IRELAND'S POETRY AND SONGS,
Father McLaughlin's Interesting
Lecture ON nm TDtereSttDe suI.so.

Father McLaughlin's Interesting
Lecture on an Interesting Subject.
There was a large audience at Catholic
Library hall last night to hear Rev. T. p.
Mclaughlin, of New York, lecture upon
"The Poetry and Songs of Ireland" Fa-
Their Mclaughlin has visited Savannah be-
fore, and his audience knew what to ex-
pect. They were not disappointed. For over
an hour it listened to an instructive and
entertaining talk upon Ireland's songs and
poetry.
The first part of the lecture was devoted
to proving the antiquity of the Irish muse
Father Mclaughlin established by his
torical authorities that the song and poetry
of ireland were in their glory from the
sixth to the ninth centuries when Ireland
was a center of civilization and refine
ment He quoted English historians to
show that England, Scotland and Wales
obtain their first musicians and their
knowledge of music from ireland. He also
showed that some of the songs now known
as English are of Irish origin. He gave an
account of the origin of Robin Adair" a
popular Scotch song, showing that it was
an old Irish tune and that the participants
in the events which led to its origin were
Irish though the song was written in Lon
don.
Father Mclaughlin Will lecture at the
Catholic Library hall again tonight on
THE Music of Mother Church" The lee
lures are for the benefit of the ladies' altar
society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-18
FAMILY NEARLY SUFFOCATED.
Narrow Escape of Mr.. WiIensky's
Residence From Rurnin~

Narrow Escape of Mr.. WiIensky's
Residence From BURNING.
What looked very much like an incen-
diary fire came near destroying the Will
ensky residence. No. S07 McDonough
street, west, early yesterday morning. to-
gether with the occupants. The occupants
were awakened about 3:45 o'clock by
smoke which filled the whole house.
Mr.. NJ. Wilensky Is absent in New York
His wife and five children and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Kassewitz and child were In the
house. They made their way TO the street
through the smoke half clothed. Their
screams attracted the attention of a po-
liceman, who turned in an alarm. The
fire department responded in short or
der, and the fire which was in the rear of
the basement was extingulshed by chenni-
cal Company No. with small damage.
The building is a three-story brick nm
basement. The rear of the basement Is
used as a stable and feed house. 1t was
here that the fire started. 4 family of
colored people were living in the front of
the basement. Only the prompt arrival
of the fire department saved the building
from destruction.