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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Mail Clerks at Santiago.

Word has been received at the post
office department that five special
postal clerks, who went to Santiago
two weeks ago to open an office in
Gen. Skaters camp, have arrived and
delivered the first batch of mail
There will be regular mail service from
now on out of Tampa to the army
headNuarters.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
L0uisianians at Miami.

At last the regiment of New Orleans
mon has settled down thoroughly to
routine camp life at Miami, Fla, but
occasionally some appointment occurs
which adds more distinction to the
Louisianians. Major General Keifer
made an inspection of all the regi-
ments in the division Friday morning.
He rode through the camp of the First
Louisiana, and seemed pleased with
all he saw,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
SPANS TERMS OF PEACE.
Wants an Indemnity for Cuba, Philippine
Independence and Grants Porto Rico.

A dispatch from London says: The
terms of peace which Spain is reported
to have suggested as a ground for an
armstice and subsequent terms for
permanent peace are:
l. Cuba to be independent, except
that all indemnity is to be paid Spain
for term Of years, for the collection
of which Spain is to have a small Gu
ban port. Other European nations to
also have small Cuban ports for gar
risons.
2. The Philippines to be independ-
ent.
3. The United States to occupy
Porto Rico until such indemnity as ne
gotiations may deem just shall have
been paid.
The terms are laughed at as ridicu-
lous, but are said to be the best Spain
will now propose. Commenting upon
the report that Spain had sought
peace, Ambassador Hay said: "Spain
IS not ready to make terms of peace.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, the
British ambassador at Madrid, is the
intermediary through which Spain is
said to be making her preliminary ef-
forts to bring about cessation of hostil-
tiles.
Through him Spain Las sent an IN,
official note to the foreign office here,
and its contents were at once made
known to Ambassador Hay.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

officers and men ever since he hac
been taken prisoner. He had no
been feeling we'll for the past three OF
four days, but expected to be all right
IN short time. He presents the
appearance of broken-hearted man
and keenly feels the loss of his fleet
co"laiu'ng the pick of the Spanish
navy.
No one was allowed on board the
prisoner ship and none of the officers
or crew was allowed on shore.
Ensign Palmer left at once for
Washington with important dis
patches.
Admiral Carpenter landed the pris-
oners at their quarters on Seavis
Island Monday.
On the way up from Santiago num-
Der of the Spanish seamen said thew
had had enough of fighting, at least
with the Yankees.
Admiral Cerv,ra came on deck SIM
day afternoon and consented to talk
with representatives of the press.
You ask me" he said, chow I like
America, and 1 answer you that have
always liked, and may say, always
loved your people, but this war has
been duty with me and the men I'M
der me. [ knew that the American
fleet clearly outclassed us, but it was q
question of fighting either inside or
outside the harbor. [ have MANY
friends in America and have only the
kindliest feelings for them, but everv
man has a Guty to perform to his
country and all Spaniards tried to per-
form that duty. There has been much
feeling in Spain and I want all Spain
to know the truth, that every ship of
my squadron fought until the last and
when we could do no more we surren-
dered,"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Methodist District Con ference.

The Methodist District Conference,
at Lafayette, closed Friday, after a
most successful session of four days.
The usual complimentary resolutions
were adopted, and the body adjourned
at noon. Rev, H. o, White, the pre-
siding officer, has occasion to feel
much gratified at the results of the
conference.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
VIII Try to Save Spanish Vesse,s

Capt Frederick A. Harp, an expert
diver, and the chief of tho Merritt
Chapman Wrecking Company's forces,
will have charge of the wrecking ont.
fit which sailed from Norfolk FRIDAY
to the coast of Cuba, with the hope Of
saving some of the vessels of Admiral
Cervera's fleet. The wreckers are
more confident of saving the Cristobal
Colon. If she is worth the trouble
Capt. Harp said he would have no diff.
ficulty in floating her and towing her
to Key West.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
PERFIDIOUS ACTION
Rcsorted to by the Brutal Crew of the
Bourgogne to Save Themselves.

Hcsorted to by the Brutal Crew of the
Bourgogne to Save Themselves.
All the survivors of the Inflated shin
Bourgogne, which sank off Halifax
Monday, July 4th, aid nearly 600 per.
sons were drowned, arrived in Boston
from Halifax, where they landed
From tho testimony of three per-
sous, Otto zeizer, of New York; Mr..
Archard, of Baltimore, and Charles
Llebra, of Statford's Hotel, Philadel-
phla, it appears that the fourth engi-
neer OF the La Bourgogne, who was
saved, acted in the most brutal manner
toward the passengers. The three
men agree in their statement that after
the collision, when every one was sur
rounding the boats, the fourth enei-
neer said: "Damn the passengers
Let them save themselves; we save
ourselves first"
He also said that if he had revol-
yer he would shoot the passengers.
On the voyage Mr.. Liebra became
acquainted with Yousouf, the famous
wrestler, who was passenger. After
the collision Mr.. Liebra says no saw
Yousouf struggling in O crowd Of
drowning passengers, beating them off
with stiletto and showing them aside.
trying to reach boat. He failad
however, and went down.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
State Immigration BOARD,

The names of members of the state
board of immigration sent in by Gov.
ernor Foster for the confirmation of the
senate were: John Dymond, Plaque.
mines, first congressional district;
Judge Emile Rost, ST. Charles, second
congressional district; A. V. Eastman,
Calcasieu, third congressional district;
Charles Schiller, De Soto, fourth con
gressional district; E. T. Sellers
Union, fifth congressional district; P.
Il. McLendon, Tangipahoa, sixth con-
gressional district.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
STARVATION IN HAVANA.

DeplOrable Condition of the poor in tn
Cuban Capital--Heartrendi Scenes.
The British cruiser Talbot, which
left Havana on Tuesday, July 5, ar
rived at Port Royal Friday with twenty
three passengers, among them Sir Al
exander Gollan, the British consul.
general at Havana, and Mr.. Higgins,
of the British consulate there, both on
leave, which is given as the only ex'
PLANTATION of their departure. Mr..
Jerome has been left in charge of Brit.
ish affairs at Havana.
Mr.. Higgins said: "The city Of Ha,
yana is quiet, and there are no new
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Destructive Water Spout.

A water spout swelled Yadkin creek
in Crawford county, Missouri, which
came down in mighty and destruct-
I've flood, sweeping all before it, and
wiped out Steelville the county seat a
town of |, 900 people. Thirteen bodies
had been recovered and it is thought
more have perished
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Cuba's NAVY.

The Cuban navy, consisting of the
steamship Alfredo, under command Of
Admiral O'Brien, better known as
Capt. Dynamite" O'Brien, is ex-
pected at Jacksonville, Fla. Local
Cubans are arranging demonstration
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Quarantine Stain nestroyo5

The quarantine station at Mobile
bay burned Friday, including fumigat-
ing machinery, wharf, etc. The plant
cost $4,000. 1t will deprive the bay
of fumigating facilities the greater part
of the quarantine season.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

The auxiliary cruiser St. Louis, with
764 Spanish soldiers, including "a Of
ficers, dropped anchor in Pc! tsmouth,
N. H., harbor Sunday morning. In
Guiding the prisoners, there were ,O36
people on board the boat and out of
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Bank Clearings

New Orleans bank clearings for week
ending ending Friday, were S., 721 ,34S,
an increrse of rs per cent over CORES
ponding week last year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Dewey and Hobson in New Orleans.

both Dewey and Hobson were in
the city last night" says the New Or.
leans Plcayune. "Mr. Dewey took
quarters at the st. Charles Hotel,
where people looked at him and seem
ed pleased. Hobson is a native of
some OF our parishes, and he seems
glad that he is named Hobson, as any
sane man would be. When Proprietor
Denechaud saw that his guest bore
such good name, he gave him a CT
gar and told him to help himself to
anything he found, and be welcome.
He instructed the clerk to render no
bills to Mr.. Hobson, and Mr.. Hobson
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
War Relief Association,

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of
the ladies of Alexandria was held at
the residence of Mrs. R. L. Randolph
Saturday, at which a war relief asso-
citation was organized to act in concert
with the same organization in New
Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Serious Defects in Wats,

The Lafayette city council d !.
1 Ial meeting Thursday II passed 4 ! :.
glneering company of New O,,s a
remove the present boilers y'is Y
waterworks and electric LIGHT \
and install others that would ~
", with requirements of the conf.
The action of the authorities i N
upon a report. The report sbsl
most serious and dangerous cond s,
OF affairs as regards the maeb;,l
The plant has but recently besa Y
pleted and turned ever to the ii,
der the superintendence of Robt \
of New Orleans. Mayor Caferv Il /
that the terms of the contrset /
protect the city in spite of the Az,
anee OF the job by the council \
will fight the matter in the cou,ts \ \
defective con dition of the boiler, n
if substantial ted, indicate culnsIsl
almost criminal, as an accident NJ
occur any moment. The conts1l
company has filed suit to test thsrl
ter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
THE PRISONERS OF WAR,
INCLUDING CERVERA ARE CONFINED
AT PORTSMOUTH, N. H.

The Worthy Spanish Admiral Says He
Loves the American PeOple--They Were
Treated With All Due Courtesy on the
Long YOyage--Many Wounded Prisoners.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
SPAIN FORTIFlES.
Heavy Artillery and Fort Guns to Prevent
an Effective Attack by Watson.

A Madrid special to a London paper
says: There is no relaxation in the
work of strengthening the coast do
lenses. The heavy artillery at the
formidable French frontier forts will
be withdrawn and sent to the coast.
The papers report that long artil-
lery train left Jaca few days ago for
Barcelona, where four additional 80
centimeter guns had already been
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

was gradually won over t. !
there is much in a mama N 'aslass
ar are whole families of Hnh. thai
State, which, of course 'o y y
for Louisiana" speaks
Louisiana Press Associ.,,
- Inc II Louisiana Press ascot. "
at II II o'clock Friday in the tblsso ~
at Shreveport. The deI Ls soaHl
convention came in ON sa % i
trains and were met by a 1 aas'l
VINO escorted &C them to the;, ' SsI !,
ter; iers t at the City hotel. Fri5 as,al
ing h tn the visitors were taken g ! : !
by the members Of the I loo = y
e VINO saw to it that all delegate eysa
t eo every courtesy ana
treatment ,e1 possible. shresvea naa !
splendid reputation for it, V T.
to strangers within its pato a0apa
G welcome accorded than " y
Press association by the loa., :
ana ana citizens is a fitting illus stu,
this hospitality which on nsal;
caslons has been the means s, II g;
many friends and converts IT, !, " sll
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Generous Monroe.

Monroe has contributed $50 toward
buying instruments for the FIRST regi-
ment band.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
THE NEWS OF LOUISIANA
LAFAYETTE WATERWORKS ALLEGED TO
BE VERY DEFECTIVE.

Louisiana Press Asaociation-- Cake Walk
at the Chautauqua--War Relief Associa.
ton Organized..Died from a Pistol
Wound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
BLOWING ITSELF.
Grand Waste of Money Reliev-
ing KlOndike Distress That
Doesn't Exist.

New York, Jan. 27.-Bids for the
transportation of 500 reindeer and their
attendants from New York to Portland,
Ore, or Seattle, have been opened in
the office of Deputy Quartermaster
General A. S. Kimbau. About 25 rail-
the lowest bid being that of the Ca
madam Pacific, which offers to trans
port the reindeer and attendants with
forage and food supplies for the party
at the rate of $247.60 per car. Other
bids ranged as high as $400 per car.
These reindeer will be used in the
government relief expedition to the
KIondike, for which $780, 900 has been
appropriated by congress. The expedi-
ton will leave the Pacific coast about
the middle of February in charge of
Brigadier General Henry G. Merriam,
U. S. A
The supplies which the government is
sending to the suffering miners in the
KIondike consist chiefly of bacon, bread
and coffee.
Lieut.. D. D. Devere and the Rev. DR..
Sheldon Jackson went to Norway some
time ago to buy reindeer to be used in
the expedition and succeeded in buying
500 at from so to SIS per head. They al
so engaged 20 Laplanders, who, with
their families and household effects, will
be part of the relief expedition. The
Allen line steamer Manitoba has been
chartered for the trip and is now on
the way from Alton, Norway, with the
reindeer, Laplanders and sufficient sup
plies to last until the party reaches the
Pacific coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
WHAT WE COULD SAVE.
$500, 100000 Year Paid to Foreign
Ship Owners.

New York, Jan. 27.-There were few
empty seats when the manufacturers
convention assembled last night The
proceedings opened with an exhibition
of a series of trade charts" which
were fully explained by Fletcher W.
HeWes.
The transactions of the United States
with Great Britain up to the close of
the civil war, Mr.. Hewes said, were
about equal. In 1865 we sold $103, 600, 900
of our goods to Great Britain and
bought $85. 600, 900 from that country.
Since 1880 we had sold to Great Brit
ain annually about $500, 900, 900 of our
goods and bought but $200, 00O, 900 of
their manufacturers.
Mr.. HeweS advocates American reg
dster and insurance of American ships
for the rebuilding of our merchant ma
rine and the saving of between $780,
100000 and $500, 900, 900 yearly in addi-
ton to the 100000 900 subsidies given by
foreign governments to their vessels,
Which has to be paid back by American
manufacturers in high charges of
transportation of their exports and i'm
ports in foreign bottoms. This vast
sum, which goes out of the country an
nually could be saved, Mr.. Hewes
maintained, if our merchant marine
were kept at the same standard as it
was between 1896 and 1897.
This evening a, banquet will be Civ
en- at the WaldOrf-AstOria, at which
PRESIDENT Mckinley will be present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
DIR. c. o. BROWNS CASE.
Says He Will Soon Make Another and
Complete Confession.

San Francisco, Jan. 27.-There was a
division of opinion at the meeting of
the Bay conference at which DR.. c. o.
Brown was expelled from membership
and the opposing factions are contend
ing as to whether he should be expell-
ed from the ministry, or be reinstated
Christian repentance. The verdict
simply excludes him from afhliation
with the churches of this coast
The ecclesiastical council of Chicago,
which has accepted DR.. Brown into it's
fold is the only body that can give the
decree of expulsion and it now lies with
that organization to decide whether he
shall be received back into the fold
of appearing at Metropolitan hall on
Sunday evening next, at which time
and place he will make another con-
feSSlOE-not to a select aSSemblage of
pastors, but to any and all corners.
San Francisco, Jan. 27.-Dr. G. o.
Brown in an interview said: Il said
nothing to any of the Chicago friends
after had determined upon the course
1 have pursued for the reason that I
thought San Francisco the proper place
for my Acknowledgement. 1 have writ
its members so desire, I will upon my
return say face to face what duty re-
Quires. have no desire to escape any
utterance or situation which duty now
requires.
Il have seen many of the friends
whose support accepted upon a false
basis and 1 shall see others to make
what amends can. Without exception,
they have received me with a kindness
which is both surprising and crafty
ing and to my mind a very superior il
lustratiOn of Christian charity.
THE members of Bay conference, who
were justly opposing me have over
whelmed me with invitations to their
homes, some of which 1 have already
availed myself of; others 1 shall avail
myself of in the near future. 1 do not
know how soon / shall return to Chi
cago; not until I have done what duty
requires here"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
BOUNCED FROM HIS CLUB.
millionaire Cheney is Reinstated by
the Courts.

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 27.-Judge Pratt,
of the common pleas court, today
granted an injunction restraining the
board of trustees of the Toledo club,
the swell society organization of the
city, from depriving Frank ]. Cheney
of membership and the privileges of the
club
Some months ago the board of trus-
tees met and passed a resolution de-
priving Mr.. Cheney from membership
and the privileges of the club on COM
plant of John N. Mockett, another
member, who charged Mr.. Cheney with
alternating the affections of the former S
wife. Mr.. Cheney at once began in
junction proceedings in order to protect
his rights in the club, but when the
case came up for trial they were not
prepared to defend, and the court rem
dered the verdict set forth above
Mr.. Cheney is the millionaire medi-
cine manufacturer Of this city, while
Mr.. Mockett is the big clothing merch-
ant The above is the first of a Sc
ries of suits pending between Messrs
Mockett and Cheney. There is anoth-
er suit due to come up this week in
which Mr.. Mockett sues Mr.. Cheney
for $500 for alternating his wife's af-
fectiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
FATAL WHISKY WAR.
Oklahoma Postmaster Tried to
Close Saloons and is Beat
en- to Death.

Wichita, Jan. 27.-Tongawa, a little
town just across the line in Oklahoma
Territory, is in a state of riot over an
attempt Of the churches, led by the Bap-
fist denomination, to drive out the sa-
looms.
Eli Blake, a Baptist deacon and post
master at Tongawa, who began the agita-
ton against the saloons and who has led
the fight, was waylaid on his road home
from the office and beaten to death by a
gang supposed to be acting al the sugges-
ton of the saloon men. Blake had been
receiving letters of warning for a week.
Saturday he hired c. r. Meachem to stay
al the city hotel to obtain informa ton
concerning a gambling den and saloon To-
Gated on the second floor. Monday four
arrests were made on the affidavit of
Meachem, and the saloon men attempted
to secure the release of the prisoners by
force. Four police were ordered from
Blackwell, and the disturbance quelled for
the time. Last night Blake was assault
ed and killed while on his way home.
Parties of horsemen rode through the
town in a threa tening manner. Today
four arrests have been made and the ex-
element is high. The Blackwell police
have been requested to return home, as it
is thought their presence has led to the
sudden violent demonstrations of the
whisky men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
THE FIRST STATE DINNER
Of the Season is Given by the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley.

Washington, Jan. 27-The President
and Mrs. Mckinley entertained the di-
plOmatic corps last night at the first
state dinner of the season. Contrary to
the usual custom, Secretary of State
and Mrs. Sherman assisted in receiV-
ing the guests in the east room. The
decorations of the state dining room
consisted largely of roses and orchids
Alternate PLAQUES of these flowers
were laid the length of the table. The
mantelS were banked with flowers,
roses hyacinths and carnations, while
a profusion of smilax was draped above
the doors, cObweb-like from the ceiling
were filled with palms and rubber
plants.
Mrs. Mckinley appeared in a gown of
heavy black velvet with diamond orna-
ments. The guests were:
The President and Mrs. Mckinley.
The British Ambassador and Lady
PauncefOte.
The German Ambassador.
The French Ambassador.
The Mexican Minister and Madame
Romero.
The Netherlands minister.
The Minister of Sweden and Norway.
The Minister of Brazil and Madame
Mendonca.
The Minister of Guatemala.
The Minister of Chile and Sonora De
Cane.
The Minister of Venzeula and Senior
tia Eliza Andrade.
The Minister of Austria-Hungary and
Nine. Won Hengelmuller-
The Minister of Switzerland and Mrs.
Preda.
The Spanish Minister and Sonora Du-
puy De LONE.
The Minister of Denmark
The Hawaiian Minister and Mrs.
Hatch.
The Minister of Ecuador and Senor-
tia Carlo.
The Minister of Portugal and Wis
countess De Santo-Thyrso.
The Minister of the Argentine Repub-
lie.
The Minister of Japan.
The Minister of Hayti and Madame
Leger.
The Minister of Belgium and Coun-
tess De Lochterveldo.
The Chinese Minister and Mrs. WI.
The Minister of Peru.
The Minister of Costa Rica. and Sc
nora De CaIvo.
Senator and Miss Morgan.
Representative and Mrs. Hit.
Representative DinSmOre.
The Charge D'Afaires of Italy.
The Charge D'Affaires of Colombia
and Sonora De Rengifo.
The Charge D'Affaires of Russia.
The Charge D'Affaires of Turkey.
The Charge D'Anaires of the Greater
Republic of Central America.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Sher-
man.
Senator and Mrs. Davis.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Day
Mr.. and Mrs McWilliams of Chicago.
Mrs. P H. Sheridan.
Mrs. William B. Hazen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
New York Rents Going Down.

New York, Jan. 27-Rents on Manhattan
Island are going down. Owners and
agents no longer deny this. In the tene-
ment house district the drop has been at
least 20 per cent within the last few years
The same holds good in the downtown Of
flee buildings. A man may rent an office
today in a new building, with all the
modern improvements, for less money
than he paid few years ago in some DID,
ramshackle structure without an elevator
The same holds good of the new build
ings, say in Broadway above Canal street
where lofts are renting as low as 40 cents
a square foot.