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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
SENATOR WALTHALL DEAD.
Senior Mississippi Senator PASSED. Away
in Washington,

Senior Mississippi Senator PASSED. Away
in Washington.
Senator Edward g. Walthall, Of
Mississippi, died in his apartment al
the Cairo Thursday at $50 p. m. His
death was not unexpected, the end
having been foreseen for several days.
At the time of his death there were
at his bedside his wife, sister, Mrs.
Freeman; and his niece; Mrs. Clark,
and her daughter. Representatives
Allen and Fox, of Mississippi, have
been in almost constant attendance
since his illness. Senator Walthall's
illness dated from January last, when
he contracted cold. In February he
8, ffe ed from an attack of bilious fever
and from this he never recovered. His
last address in the senate was made on
April 7, when he delivered an eulogy
upon his colleague, Senator George, in
site Of the protests of his physician.
The following Saturday he was con-
fined to his bed with severe attack of
typhoid pneumonia, which today re-
suited fatally.
The funeral arrangement provide for
services in the senate on Saturday at
II o'clock. The remains, accompanied
by congressional committee, will
leave Saturday night for Honey
Springs, Miss, via Atlanta and Birm-
ingham. The interment will take
place at 10 o'clock Monday.
Edward G. Walthall was born in
Richmond. Va, in 1881. He served
in the Confederate army during the
civil war, rising to the rank of major
general. His profession was the law.
With the exception Of fourteen
months, from January, 1894, to March,
1892, Mr.. Walthall sat continuously in
the senate since the 10Th of March,
1885. He was first appointed to this
position to fill the vacancy caused by
the nomination of Hon. L. @. G. La
mar to position in President Cleve-
lands first cabinet, and has been re-
elected whenever his term has expired
since that time. Previous to his resig-
nation in 1894 he had been elected for
the term beginning in 1895, and he
had only to return and take his seat al
the expiration of the term for which
he had retired. His resignation al
that time was rendered on account of
ill health, and Mr.. Whalthall has never
been robust since he resumed his seat
It is not to much to say that Senator
Walthall commanded the respect Of
every man in rhe senate. Refined
gentle and courteous in manner, anc
yet firm, manly and honest, he easily
won and held place in the hearts Of
ell who knew him.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Baton Rouge Execution.

Nathan Williams, the murderer Of
William 7. Stockwell, a prominent
young farmer of the Tenth ward Of
East Baton Rouge parish, was exc
cuted in the parish prison at Baton
Rouge Friday. The execution was
conducted by Sheriff J. T. Young, and
was completed in successful manner.
The rope was cut at p. IN, and Will
liams was ans ounced dead fourteen
minutes later, death having been
caused by strangulation. :. Williams
was q man Of strong nerve, and he met
his death brayely and without trenaor.
IN Distressing his eps hs admitted
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
War Steps Expected by Dole.

When the steamer Rio de Janeiro
left Honolulu it was current report that
the American flag would be hoisted over
the public buildings and the island
would be formally annexed to the
Uuited States as war measure. Both
President Dole and United States Min
lister Sewall denied the story just before
the steamer left, but the denial was
made with reservation on Mr.. Sew
all's part that the steamer due to arrive
at Honolulu on April 10 might bring
instructions that would make immedi-
ate annexation necessary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
War In Central America.

The peace negotiations between
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA have failed.
War is probable. The two armies are
facing each other near the frontier,
scarcely half mile apart. The Nj
carauguan officers and troops, it is re-
ported, are anxious that President EEL
ava should lead them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
1Junic;nal Offiscrs Commissioned.

Commissions for three councilmen
and mayor for the town OF Lake
Charles arrived there Saturday from
the governor. The officers appointed
are: Patrick Crowley, for mayor, and
VIM. Murray, A. o. Lyons and H. }.
Geary, for councilmen. The original
charter of the town, under which these
officers will serve, provides for five
councilmen, and a mass meeting rec
commended the appointment Of that
number. A. B, Mccain and r. j..
Gum being also with those whom the
governor has commissioned. The three
appointed will form quorum, even
should the others not be appointed.
The regular municipal election occurs
on the first Monday of June, and the
present council will have little to do
until that time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Fair Association Organized.

A number of the most progressive
farmers and business men of Lincoln
parish held a meeting at che Opera
House at Ruston Friday, and organ
lied an Agricultural and Live Stock
Fair Association. Mr.. W. s. May was
elected president of the association
and j. S. Atkinson, secretary. 1t is
proposed to have an annual exhibition
Of live stock and agricultural products.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Shot Through the Heart.

Mr.. Felix Boudreaux, the 19-year-
old son of Mr.. Luce Boudreaux, of
Houma, was shot through the heart,
Friday night by friend of his. The
shooting was purely accidental. The
young man who fired the fatal shot
was swapping pistol that he thought
was not loaded, when cartridge in
the chamber of the pistol exploded.
Boudreaux was killed instantly. His
father is q prominent merchant Of
Grand Gallon and also oyster inspec-
tor of Terrebonne parish.
Petty Thieving Becoming too Frequent
The vandalism which has existed in
Opelousas to greater or less ex-
tent all the week assumed a more seri-
GUS aspect in on occurrence which took
place Friday night The show win
dow of the store of Fimberg Bros, on
Main street, was broken into by I'M
know parties and about $50 worth of
it's contents were carried away. SINH
lar acts have been committed lately,
but the parties did not take any goods
from the windows which they had
willfully broken. No arrests have as
yet been made, but every effort is be-
ing made to appehend the guilty
parties.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Scared by SMALLPOX,

There is considerable excitement at
Camden, Ark, over the report that
there are three cases of smallpox at
Lilly and eight cases at Onalaska.
These points are ten and eleven miles
OF Camden, on the Cotton Belt road.
The board Of health met and quaran-
tined
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Glass Fence Posts.

A Muncie, Ind, glass firm has re-
ceived an order for 500 glass fence
posts, to be of the usual size and
grooved for the<eception Of wire. The
order has caused some speculation,
and is probably IN introduction of an
important article in trade.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

At 4:45 o'clock Friday afternoon the
semaphore signalled that fleet had
been sighted on the eastern side OF the
island, off Havana It was said to be
without any colors to show its nation
atty. From the front of Moro Castle
smoke was seen in the distance and
soon afterward three vessels appeared
on the horizon. At that time La Pun
Ia, the fort on the side Of the harbor
opposite Moro Castle, was crowded
with curious people, including many
ladies. In addition, crowds Of people
could be seen at various points of van
tage, many of them gathering on the
roofs Of houses.
At6p.m. the semaphore signalled
that it was the United States fleet that
was in sight, and at 6:l5 pm. a red
flag was raised at the signal station,
warning guns were fired from Moro
Castle and afterwards from Cabanas
fortress, adjoining it. This caused ex-
element throughout the city and was
the first real note of war. When the
first signal came from the semaphore
| station British schooner which was in
the harbor, put to sea; size was imme-
diately followed by the German steame,
Remus. Some time afterwards the
American steamer Saratoga put to sea.
The canaon shots from the fortress
stirred up the regular troops and vol,
unteers throughout Havana and its
vicinity and there was rush to quar-
ters, the signal guns from the fortlca'
tons echoed to the palace and through
the streets, causing people to rush
from the houses with the result that all
the thoroughfares were soon crowded
with excited inhabitants Captain Gen.
eral Blanco heard the shots while al
the palace, to which PLACE the generals
and commanders Of the volunteers
promptly reported, full of excitement
and warlike enthusiasm.
The general made brief final in
spection of the Notifications and went
to the spot from which he could see
the approaching fleet. The Spaniards
are confident that Havana is prepare &c
for any eventuality and they have
great faith in the strength Of theil
| forts, batteries, etc., and in the effect
iveness of their heavy artillery. As
the time passed more and more people
crowded to the spots from which the
fleets could be more favorably seen
By $50 p. m. there was general
movement Of the masses through al
the streets and on all the squares.
At 1910 p. m. Saturday the gunboa
Nashville was sighted coming into
Key West harbor with prize ship
captured Saturday morning ct 1870 of
the coast Of Cuba. The prize is 6
Spanish mail ship plying between Bar
celona and Havana.
At 7:2O a. m. Saturday, the gunboa
Hornet of the Mosquito fleet arrived
at Key West with the Spanish steame
Pedro in tow, captured off reef
bound from Jamaica to Havana, il
ballast. A German steamer was sen
into port which could not go into Ha
vana on account of the blockade. Til
Pedro is the prize of the cruiser Ne1
York.
A dispatch from Antwerp confirm
the capture Of American four-maste
} ship Shenandoah by the Spaniards
The Shenandoah is owned by Arthu
Sewall, of Bath, Me-, late candidate &c
president Of the United States
} She is commanded by Capt. James +
Murphy, well-kuown and fearles
) American skipper.
Minister Wootlford Safe.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Shot from Ambush.

News reached Franklinton Friday
morning that Edward Thomas, young
man living about twelve miles north
east of Franklinton, was shot from
ambush Thursday night while return
ing home from a neighbours house.
The shot took effect in his leg and
thigh, and while the wound is not
necessarily fatal, it is very painful. No
,lew as to the identity Of the would-be
assassin or motive for the deed.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
No. Guilty the Verdict.

Not guilty was the verdict OF the
Jury in the case of the State against
Ben G.. Littlepage, charged with MUIR
dering Mark Cam. The case has con.
sumed the attention Of the court at
Monroe the entire week, and each day
proceedings we're watched closely by
the large crowd who were in attend
ance. The evidence was concluded at
noon Saturday, and after the dinner
recess court assembled and the attor-
neys were given three hours to argue
the case. At the conclusion of the ar.
guments Judge Potts delivered one OF
his characteristic charges to the jury,
which consumed three-quarters OF an
hour. The jury retired to the jury
room and returned to the courtroom IN
eight minutes after retiring and rem
dered verdict as above. The scene
in the courtroom after the verdict was
rendered was very affecting-the aged
mother and father of Littlepage could
not suppress their emotions and were
overcome with joy, while the wife and
the accused embraced each other, which
caused tears to flow from many who
were present.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
A Good Example.

The Des Moines, Ia, city council
passed resolution Saturday ordering
that all the city employees who volun-
teer or enter the service of the United
States be allowed sixty days pay from
the city Of their enlistment, and upon
return bearing honorable discharge are
to be reinstated to the positions from
which they resigned.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Edward Bellamy Dying.

Edward Bethany, the author, who is
dying Of consumption,> is being re,
moved to his home in Chicopee Falls,
Mass. He is accompanied on the
journey by his family and his brothers,
G. J. and F. P. Bellamy. The party
started Friday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
A Severe Storm.

News was received in Natchitoches
Saturday that q cyclone passed through
the Spanish lake bottom, about twelve
miles from that city, Friday, and did
considerable damage. Hundreds of
trees were torn up and number Of
cabins wrecked. So far, no news Of
any one being seriously injured has
been received.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Tug Sunk In the Atchafalaya.

Saturday morning about sunrise the
little tug Leah, belonging to the Ber-
wick Lumber Company, and man
aged by Chas. Moore, was sunk in the
Atchafalaya river at Melville. The
tug was employed by the Texas and
Pacific in keeping the drift from COL
lecting against the bridge. The crew
vas saved, but great many valuable
papers and books belonging to Mr..
Moore were lost.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Newspaper Men Will Be Limited.

A general order governing the is
suance of passes to newspaper cores
pondents and their presence with the
army in time of war, will be issued IN
general order to the army. AS ap-
parent from the order it is intention Of
The department to limit the issue Of
passes to the smallest possible number
Of men and they are at all times to be
subject to such restrictions as the gen
eral may impose, disobedience of or.
ders or other misconduct to be followed
~ revocation Of the pass.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Robbers let Jewels and Horse and Buggy

Robbers Get Jewels and Horse and Buggy
Frank Morgan's bank at Plain City,
O., was entered by burglars Saturday
morning, the safe blown open and be-
tween $40, 900 and SIS, 900 in cash and
iewelry, valued at 5000, taken. The
burglars then stole horse and buggy
and made their escape, leaving no
cleW,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Bank Clenrings.

The bank .clearings at New Orleans
for the week ending April 22nd, 1898,
were $8,332, 430, an increase of 22.5
per cent. over corresponding week last
year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Wife Murderer Merry Hanged.

Chris Merry, convicted of the muir.
der Of his wife, Pauline, was hanged
in the county Jail yard, Chicago, Fri.
day. Merry's neck was broken when
the drop fell
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Will Close Their Stores at Seven.

The principal merchants Of Alex
andria have agreed to close their re-
spective places Of business at o'clock
p. m. from May l to Sept. l, 1893,
Saturdays excepted.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Found Guilty and Sentenced to Hang.

Judge Robert r. Reid has concluded
ct the court of Livingston parish, the
.sse of the State VS.. Durant, charged
with the killing Mrs. Lobell on July
}, 1897. The jury retired Friday after
aoon at 4:2O, and at $50 o'clock re-
turned with verdict Of guilty as
charged. When the court reassembled
Durant was called before the bar and
and sentenced to be hung. He was
rather Indifferent as to his fate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

that the jury had found correct judg-
ment on The evidence as placed before
them, but he claimed that some Of the
witnesss did not testify truthfuliy,
saying they were afraid to do 80:
Spiritual consolation was administered
by Father Van De Heldje and the
Sisters of St. Joseph. The execution
took place in room of the Jail spec
tally adapted for that purpose.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
THE WAR is NOW ON.
BOOMING OF CANNON ENDS THIRTY
YEARS OF PEACE.

Uncle Sans Formidable Fleet or iron
Clad Monsters Frown on Havana, While
the Guns of Moro Castle Point Defiantly
at the Americans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30

Burned to Deathin His Cabin.
George Jefries, o Uniontown, Ala,
negro, aged so and blind, was burned
"a death 81 hin cabin FridAys
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
LOU ISIANA HAPPENINGS.
STORM SWEEPS PART OF THE RED
RIVER DISTRICT.

Hanging at Baton Rouge-.Tragedy at
Houma..L ittlepage Acquitted.-Patrlot.
ism In Louisiana--A Fair Association
Organized.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Note Specially.
THE CONTEST CLOSES SEPT.n|

United States Cotton Crop fo l
gathered and in the official figures
Will show from Sept 1897 Sept 1893 This not the crop that
already marketed figures which will be announced
As guide for making estimate official figure. for each the
which and Its probable ou.
men for compute from and will aid tn CORRECTNESS: Of your present
The Latham, Alexander New York. generally
throughout South official given copy from their latest
"Coton Movement and Fluctuations" follows
Season Acres planted Bales ncrop Season Aaesplan Bdsha
1888 1So6 So7 zo46833 1S92.93 {. f. 18o6z94 6fal
1855 80 49, Oh 6o3S79o 1894 . 19684,ooo ~
1880 2o178o6 7311,322 18e4-o5 {. 21,45Aooo g.
189ool. 2o8ooo53 8,652,597 18o569 I8SS2ooo lgg
lS992. 2o7A937 oo35,379 lS9697. 22,34looo anN
Their figures will be in deciding this contest
Their Estimate Of the Acreage for the Crop Of the Season Of 1878
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
supren,e Court.

Austin, Texas, January 2i.-supreme
court proceedings today were as follows
Judgment of the court of civil appeals re-
Certified questions answered-W ilhedmin-
NJ. l.. Randolph ct al VS.. Farmers Loan
and Trust company ct al, from Dallas.
Submitted--A l.. Hughes VS.. Michael
inc siebert ct al VS.. Christophe Bergman
ct al, from Dewitt.
Application for writ of error dismissed
for want of Jurisdiction B. Choate vs.
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway
company. from Karnes. ,n
Motion for rehearing submitted-W. T..
Terrell ct Al VS.. /. S. McCown, from Hill.
Arny,s social work and Commander
Doylo ct al. from Travis, certified question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25

CnioI Pacific sale would be called IN ton
weekly lnstallments. the first on "Wednesday
anu approval of the banks In which the a.
pests lie. The government arrangement In
tne ttrst place to leave them there to AVOID
htibgency IN the money market was an
proved BY the market. Their withdrawal
now, IT is hoped. may give some tone 10 thn
mercy market which has grown quite plc-
se:tion OF idle funds Today's cali loans mar
Ker however, showed no quotablc change.
GO BOND market showed increasing wcaN-
stocks. the decline being marked in tbsss
oenus which have shown recent strength.
inc range OF prices on the activo stocks 70.
uay, compared with the closing prices OF yea
Hunter Co.. is as follows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
LINE IN STOCKS,
eEs WE'RE MORE NUMER
THAN THE GAINS.
tof the Maine Caused Some
auon-Goycrnment Union
Pacific Deposits.

January Pa There was nothing
interesting in today's stock mar
70 The reception of the news that
had been ordered to proceed to
phul that time the market was
'ne hands Of professional traders
asaetions were ON IA small scale.
u stocks were neglected and the
y the local corporations, which
'ess dependent on municipal ia
"'skiy manipulated. Later some
aespilt stocks were taken up and
aafply The general market re-
s'slently heavy during all this
infatuated very narrowly. the Of.
: iisht as well as the demand.
'h'ernational stocks the declines
as pronounced as those reported
rms state OF affairs continued
midday, when 1t was followed by
s'v'ement prices OF many stocks
~ shade above Saturdays close.
,ba s.'iinS movement Induced hy
~, Mi,ne's movement began.
H. - REGARDED with skeptlcism AT
Ihs harriet held steady for a time,
N avl9iication OF the Associated
IN, "alal.atioa promptly set in. The
ths rot on o tremendously heavy
~. ushond was light and prices
In specialiies, which had been
|pcIs 'na morning, and some OF the
Ia "hich have shown the great
mar suffered the hea, lest
ma ~. 70 lake iroiits. The North
~ n Vnion Pacific were conspicu-
Ira ibis respect. Northern Pa
Is vas ~ one time off 2 points.
her M iractlona; net gains re
Sttx as late decline, but the net
)hroush and 2 POINTS are very fire.
d l ssa the list OF a,liye stocks. in-
hi P aaIg specialties. the grangers
Ilxpitooi The authorities in attaching
Rtmsn, " as possible TO the pro-
)xyjns o. the Maine had little ef-
ue oearish tendency in the
81 NSspucn Of some sharp rallies
y nesr YORK group. the market
,oIa Washington that the dc.
~ banks on account OF the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
Cultivation of Flax.

Victoria. Texas, January 23.-While the
attendance at the meeting yesterday after
noon in the interest Of flax culture was not
as large as the Importance OF the subject
demanded, 1t was satisfactory ana Woula
have been larger but for the conull'oh o.
~. roads MIR. Zimmerman, who has made
eyneriments in growing flax, explained the
method of planting and cultiyating and the
"a ,'its obtained. Mr.. "A. T. Schmid of the
viotor,a cotton Oil company promised a
market for all the flax raised at SO cents
ner bushel or higher. Several hundred acres
at least will be planted this year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

WE OFFER for sale handsome residence
and three lots Main street for $1,000
handsome room house on Rusk avenue
$500; nice room house on Capitol avenue,
ga lots, 1880; lots. improved. on Milan
block of street car line. Our list OF prop
erty for sale and rent is the largest i'll tho
city. II you wish to buy. sell or rent, see
US We show all property. Norfieot u
Cooley, Room 201 Binz Building, Phone 673.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
. Decrease.
NEW YORK EXCHANGE.
New York Money Market.

New York, January 24-Money on call ensy
at 112Gb2 per cent; last loan at per cont.
Prime mercantile paper, 3IS24 sterling ex
change dull and heavy, with actual business
in bankers bills at 4,SiA lor demand and
4.S2ssd4.S2s4 for sixty days; posted rates, Asa
G4s3ia and 4.S51saIs6. Commercial bills,
4s2. Silver certificates. 5GIsG57ls; bar sill
yer, SOS: Mexican dollars. Az. Government
bonds quiet State bonds dull; railroad bonds
weak.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
BOARD AND ROOMS.

GENTLEMEN who want a good boarding
riace should call at sos Austin street; rates
i, per week. with nice furnished rooms
table boarders solicited Is
LARGE upstairs room and one single room.
suitabIe for gentlemen or couple, with
board within three blocks OF Capitol hotel
Apply 1902 Rnsk avenue. ~
FOR RENTING nicely furnished upstairs
rooms, with board, Tor gentlemen or
couples; all conyenicnccs 1914 Texas ave-
nue.. ~
| FIRsT-cLAss table board. s2.55 per week.
with room, 800; one block from Capitol
hotel. Mrs. Fechner. 1910 Capitol avenue.
| between Main and Faanin streets. =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CITY MARsHAL's sALE--Dy virtue Of arti.
oic 36s. chapter 10. OF the CITY ordinances o.
al public cutlery in front OF the police sta
Ton OF the City OF Houston. at 10 o'clock
a. IN, on the 18th day Of January, lsss. the
following described animals:
raw horse branded thus: Inverted u. In
verted and figure y on left thigh.
Gray horse. reached name branded ithus
III Oh left thigh.
I,ay horse, white nose. no brand.
nay horse. brand on left shoulder. indis-
tiEct. 49,. .s,.,.
M LEFT hip: car marks crop In left ear md
crof and underbit In right ear.
# - '-''I' CIfAS. Helm,
City Marshal.
Houston, Texas. January q. 1895. ~