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The age-herald., 1899-11-15
GHASTLY TALE
Memphis Undertaken Traffics in Human Bodies

St. Louis, Mo-, November A.-Four zinc lined trunks, such as are used by travel ing men to carry samples, each containing a corpse, were taken from the baggage room at the Union station today, and Frank Thompson, who says he is city un- dertaker of Memphis, Tenn, is under ar rest. Charges against Thompson are be- ing formulated.
 When taken to police Headquarters
The age-herald., 1899-11-15
TH|RTY-TH|RD INFANTRY |NFL|CTS 4 CRUSHING BLOW ON THE INSURGENTS The Americans Captured TWeny-Ans Prisoners and Discovered Eght-One Rebels Dead in the Trenches Filipino 5hapShooes Directed Their Fire at the 0ices Five of Whom FeIl But the Gallant Regiment Never
 Wavered for an nstand in Their
 Onward March,

Manila, November 14.-The Thirty third infantry, in one of the sGharpest two-hom engagements of the war with an equal force Of insurgents five miles from San Fabian Saturday, lost one officer and six men killed and one officer and twelve men wounded The Americans captured twenty-nne Fil- insurgent dead lying in the trenches and rice fields. Many more Fllipinos doubtless were killed and wounded
 General Wheaton was informed that the enemy was gathering at San Jacinto for the purpose of preventing the caravans for controlling the road from Dagupan north whereby Aguinaldo might retreat. The Thirty -third, Colonel Howe commanding, and a detachment of the Thirteenth with Calling gun, Hoeland commanding were sent to dlsperse them. The troops encoun- tered the worst road ever found in Luzon There was a succession of creeks whose bridges the Americans had to stop and re- pair, and miry ditdhes, and at certain places men and horses struggled waist deep in qua agmires. A hundred soldiers had to drag the Gatling gun part of the way, the horses being useless.
 Insurgents Opened Fight
 The insurgents opened the fight two miles from San Jacinto while the leading Ameri- can battalion was passing "a clump of houses in the midst of a cocoanut grove, knee-deep in mud. The Filipino sharp-shooters, hid den in trees, houses and small trenches across the road, held their fire until the Americans were close to them When they began firing other FNlipinos opened fire fv0r tl,in ,rr6t lnft f,,,.f The nsurgent sharp-shooters picked off the officers first. Five of the Americans who fell wore shoulder straps or chevrons.
 But the Thirty-third never wavered Its
The age-herald., 1899-11-15
Governor is Anxious to Succeed John l. Morgan the Present
 Incumbent in Halls of National Congress-
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE WILL MAKE AN AGGRESSIVE FIGHT
Booked to Deliver Four Speeches In Limestone County Be- ginning With One at Athens Saurday-A Joint Discussion of Leading Issues of the
 Day is Very Probable.

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson. Mon+- gomery, November 14.-(Special. .)-Governor Johnston today announced his candidacy TOT the United States senate to succeed Senator John T. Morgan.
 The governor makes no statement in con- nection with his announcement, further than that he wants Senator Morgan's seat for the next six years, and that he will make an aggressive fight for the honor.
 The formal announcement created little
The age-herald., 1899-11-15
THE WEATHER.

FAIR ON WEDNESDAY AND ALSO ON THURSDAY, WITH LIGHT VARIA- BILE WINDS.
The age-herald., 1899-11-15

or no surprise here, nor will it In any part of the state, every voter in Alabama having expected nothing else for the past six months.
 Governor Johnston will open his campaign in Limestone county, where he Is booked to deliver four speeches, beginning Satur- day at Athens.
 Senator Morgan will be there on that day and there will be joint discussion of the issues of the day.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-08-05

Judge s. McG. Lswrason, Of
West Felicians parish, has an
nounced himself as candidate for
governor of Louisiana The an
nouncement was made on Wednes-
day, of last week, at . barbecue
held near st. Francisville.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-08-05
ST. MARTINVILLE, LA, SATURDAY, AUGUST s. 1899.
TORNADO CAME
AND SAVED HIN FROM GOING Against
AP0KER BRACE.

1T was reading q newspaper Oh
the verands of q Tsxas hotel one
Sunday afternoon" said the dry
goods drummer, "when / was ssk-
ed if l didn't want 10 take . hand
in q poker game. Very wicked to
play pocker on Sunday, I admit
but I went up stairs and made one
of four at . table. For tho first
hour things went slow. II was
five cents ante and ten cents limit,
and no one lost or won much. I
think I was the one who sugges-
ted dollar ante, and on the very
first hand out I scooped in S26.
For time I was away ahead Of
the game. but then I lost steadily.
The cards got to running against
me and it was seldom I got even Q
pair of tens. I was $50 out whom
a colored man entered the room
and said:
Mighty suspicious lookin'
cloud rollin' up in de sou'wes',
and everybody dun says we's
gwine to hab cyclone
" That's all right. jim, replied
one of the men, and we kept right
on. My luck began to change sf-
ter that. I got q straight and Q
flush and q full house and rsked
in the pots, but before I was even
with my losses Jim returned to
say:
Dat clouds lookin' mighty
ugly, gents, an Mars Taylor be
lows dat We all better look out fur
q cyclone"
HE was told ~ go away with
his zephyr, and on the next deal I
got four jacks. It was the best
hand yet dealt and I had to shut
my eyes to keep from turning
pale. We had $40 on the board,
and much to my surprise evefy
man stayed in when I opened the
pot for another S.. After the
draw I bet $40. and ono after an |
other raised it till We had 600 in |
the pot. I had just got my mouth |
open to make another raise when |
there was a roar and Q scream,
and off went the roof above 10 |
and down came the dust and plas-
ter. The greenbscks went out Of
sight in q wink, and We tumbled |
over each other to get down stairs. |
The hotel was unroofed, but not
wrecked. It was ell over while |
you could count ton. By and By
The four of Us got together again,
and all began lsmenting tho inter.
ruption of the game.
What did you holdr I asked
IF one.
-Four queens" he replied.
.AndY'
-Four aces.
"'And your
"a straight Aush."
"As I told you, I had four jack"
smiled the drummer, "snd I had
$3.50 down in my hind pocket.
Every dollar of it would have gone
IN my fours, and ! would have
been scooped. How the others
got their big hands didn't puzzle
ne for q minute. It was . put up
ob to soak me, and if that Cyclone
hadn't come booming along - it
lid I shouldn't have had enough
money left to pay my hotel bill"
Judge s. McG. Lswrason, Of
West Felicians parish, has an
himself as . candidate for
governor of Louisiana. The an
was made on Wednes-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Notice of Election.

BY virtue of the powers in vested by
law, and by virtue of the adoption of an Or
dinance by the City Council of the town of
Lafayette for that purpose according to law
and the procla nation of the mayor of said
town, notice is hereby given that election
will he held in The town of Lafayette, par
ish Of Lafayette, La, on Saturday, August
20. A. ID. 1899. submitting to the property
taxpayers of said town, entitled 10 vote
under the general election laws of this
State, the proposition t. levy special tax of
two mills everv dollar Of the assessed
value of the property situated in said town
and subject to taxation therein, in excess of
the limit allowed by law, for period and
'erm of ten years, beginning January l.,
A. D. 1900, for the purpose of securing the
location of the State Industrial institute
provided for by Ac, No. 1862 of the General
Assembly. approved July II, A. u. 1895,
in the parish of Lafayette, La, the title
thereof to be IN the public, in conformity to
article No. aga of the Constitution of 1905
and act No. 1871 of the General Assembly
of 1893.
The election shall be held at the court
house of this parish located in said town,
being the poll precinct therein established
according to law before the last election
the polls shall he opened from six O'Clock
a. M, to seven o'clock p. M, that the bal
lots 10 he used at said election shall ,e
printed follows:
FOR the special tax Of two mills for ten
years to he devoted for the purpose of Sc.
Curing the location Of the State Industrial
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Last Thursday while an expert
ment of the evaporating process at
the jail was being made young
negro named Joe Portals entered
the vault to do some work. Some
one, who evidently did not know
that the negro was in the vault,
set fire to some oil which had been
poured into the vault, thus placing
the negto's life in imminent peril.
He was confronted with what seemed
q certainty of being baked. Persons
on the outsidescried out to the negro
to get out of the vault, but he hest
tated moment as in order to reach
the door, which vas the only avenue
of escape. he was compelled to pass
through the flames which burned
fiercely and threatened to envelop
him. Realizing, however, that the
critical time had come, he dashed
out of the fiery furnace with the
rapidity of . cannon ball. He was
pretty badly burned. DIR. Mouton
was sent for and Portals was given
medical attention. Though no,
serious. his wounds are very pain
f,il. Portals came very near being
JOasled.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Real Estate
TODAY Is Your Chance. To- morrow
Nav be too Late.

Give me a chance to show you, free of
charge. some Of the best improved, high
CORN plantations and farms in this State,
near reiineries and railroads. Cheap aud
easy terms. Also improved and unim-
proved property in the four additions to this
rapidly improving and aourishing town, as
follows:
have 81 sugar, cotton and corn planta-
sions to sell, also lots and improved prop
erty in town. Cheap and easy terms.
High rich. ligh, and rolling land, -. ~
feet higher than Bayou Teche, La.
Barg aims in second hand boilers, engines,
sugar and syrup mills.
All property listed and advertised free of
carhge.
Recently Listed.
A fine residence with ; lots.
Eight arpents fenced, fine oak trees, 1
mile from town.
Thirty five arpents, residence, and fenc
ing, ~ miles from town.
Twenty arpents, 1 mile from town. resi-
dence, etc.
large lot, improvements and fine shade
trees.
tannery complete in corporation.
large residence, rooms, l square from
depot, lot 75xI25.
A plantation Of 200 arpents, we'll situated,
improved and in cultivation, having IS
large pecan trees; also other fruits and
shade trees, ) miles of town.
A large and complete residence ?
acres of land in the corporation. l, Is a
most desirable locality for home and bust
ness place.
4 farm of IS acres with fine. large resi-
! dence, tenent houses Il barn, etc; also L
large pecan grove, two miles from town.
Call for What you need or
want to know.
AMBROSE MOUTON,
Box ~, r. .. Building,
Lafayette. La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

I, A. NJ. Martin, assessor of the parish of
Lafayette. State Of Louisiana. after a care
full examination Of the assessment rolls of
the town Of Lafayette, La, do hereby, Ger
tify that the property tax payers. whose
names are affixed and signed TO the foregoing
petition. constitute over One.third of the
number Of property taxpayers of the corpor-
alton OF Lafayette, La.
Witness my official signature this sd day
of July. A. d., 1899.
/ (Signed:) A. NJ. MARTIN,
Assessor Lafayette Parish.
Section 2. Be IL further ordained by
said City Council of Lafayette, La. That
said election shall be held under the eener-
| al election laws of the State of La, and at
the polling place established in said town,
and the ballots to- be used at said election
shall he printed or written according to law.
Section 3. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the board of supervisors of election for
the parish of Lafayette. La, are hereby au-
thorized to- appoint commissioners and clerks
to serve at said polling place, to give due
notice of said appointment and the time
and place of the holding of said election,
to the City Council according to law.
Section 4. Be it further ordained, ETC. .
That the assessor of the parish of Lafayette
La, shall furnish to the commissioners of
election as hereinbefore authorized, a COM
Plete list of the taxpayers with the amount
of their assessment respectively, in the cor
porate limits of said town, duly certified
| and shall also furnish a duly certified list of
the electors of said town to the commission
erS OF election.
Section s. Be it further ordained ETC..
That the CO mmissioners of election shall re-
ceive the ballots of all property taxpayers
OF the town of Lafayette, entitled to vote at
said election under the laws of the State of
Louisiana. and before depositng the same in
the ballot box shall endorse thereon in the
presence of elector, unless the ballot shall
have been SO endorsed, the name of the
voter and the amount of his assessed prop
erty.I and the commissioner shall make re-
turns OF the number of and the
| amounts of the assessed value of the prop
erty voted for against the levy of said
special tax.
Section 6. Be it further ordained by the
| said City Council of the town IF Lafayette,
La, That this ordinance and the said petit
tons OF tax payers be published in the I.afa-
yette Advertiser and the Lafayette Gazette,
| official newspapers of the said town of La
fayette, La, for thirty days prior to said
election, in the same manner provided by
law for judicial advertise ments, and thai this
| ordinance shall take effect from and after its
passage.
Section 7. Be it further enacted that in
addition to the announcement of said cleo
| ton to be made by the board of supervisors
of election of said parish, and the publica-
lion of this ordinance, the mayor of said
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Feast of st. Ann at CarencrO.
The feast of St. Ann was cele-
brated last week at Cafencro by a
iridium terminating on Sunday by
general communion of the ladies
of St. Ann, and a grand high mass
at which Monseigneue Meerschaert,
bishop of Indian Territory, presided
in full canonicals, the mass being
sung by his nephew, Father Depret,
assisted by deacon and sub-deacon.
The distinguished prelate deliv-
cred fine panegyric on St. Ann
which was highly appreciated by a
large and attentive congregation.
The music of the grand high mass,
which was chanted in honor of the
feast, added to the solemnity of the
occasion, the excellence Of the pro-
gram being greatly due to Miss
Sarah Brown, who lent her accom-
plishments and earnest efforts to
| making this branch of the celebra-
ton a success.
Bishop Meerschaert left Carencro
| on Monday for Indian Territory,
having won the thanks of his friend,
Father Laforest, and of Carencro
for his appreciated services.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
WEEKLY BUDGET
OF NEWS FROM BROUSSARD
AND VICINITY WRITTEN FOR
OUR READERS.

We are pleased to be able To- say
to Mr.. Rosemond Landry's many
friends that that genial-hearted gen
tleman is. At present writing, (Wed-
nesday evening" reported a little
better. We earnestly trust and
hope that he will soon be up with
the blessings Of health.
On Friday of last week the peo-
pie of Broussard were pleased to
meet their former fellow townsman,
Mr.. c. F. Latiolais. He came to
attend to business connected with
his office. He returned to Caren-
Gro the same evening.
Mr.. Albert MaIagarie, one of our
good friends, passed through Brous-
sard en- route from CarenCro to
Adeline, on last Wednesdays train.
Hons. G. Debaillon and VIM
Campbell visited Broussard during
the past week. They came in the
interest of the Industrial School,
and, judging from Judge Debail'
Ions beaming face, their portion OF
work seemed to be satisfactory.
Mr.. Ed ]. Comeaux visited Roy
vile and Lafayette last Sunday
of course, he went on pleasure.
DR.. n. ID. Young and son, Chas
S., of Royville, were seen in town q
short time back.
Prof. J. ID. Hunter passed through
Broussard last Sunday on his wa,
to Royville, where he will resume
his duties.
HORATIJS
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

If you 60 to see man on bust
ness all you can do is to talk.
Then why NOT save time and money
by using the telephone. The Cum
berland Telephone service is per
feet for both local and long distance
See our list of connections. Gre,
our rates. 1t.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Notice.

All dogs roaming at large within the
cooperate limits of the town of Lafayette,
La, on and after the lst-day of August,
A. D.IS99, without a collar bearing the stamp
of the corporation of Lafayette, will be shot
and killed by the marshal.
VIM. CAMPBELL. Mayor
Lafayette. La, July Io, 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Constable Sale.
7. G.. Leblanc VS. Adcole Comeaux
18th Justices Court-Parish
of Lafayette, La.

BY virtue of writ of fila to directed
by the Hon. J. o. Savoy, justice of the
peace of the fourth ward of said parish,
have seized and taken into my possession
and will sell for cash to the last and highest
bidder, between legal sale hours, at the
Office of Judge Savoy, on
Saturday, July 20, 1899,
the following described property, to-wit:
One bay horse
THEODUI.E BAUI,OIN,
Constable 4th Ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Uneeda Biscuits are the best
crackers made. They remain fresh
and never get old. They are sold
in packages. Buy a package at
Caillouet's-oniy5 cents.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

town of Lafayette, La, is hereby authorized
to issue his proc lamation calling said special
increased taxation aud the purpose for
which it is intended according to the terms
of this ordinance. Votes. Yes. DIR. r..
f. Girard, J. T.. Martin, Geo. A. DeBlanc,
Chas. -. Mouton, II. IL. Iohorst and John
o. Mouton. Nays: None. Absent. Fee
lix Demanade.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

The Gazette has received q com
NUM- alton signed "Manv Citizens. -
As it is not accompanied by the
name of the author it has not been
published.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Arnica Healing Salve

Is the greatest healing agent
known and cures wounds, sores,
cuts and every kind Of skin disease.
Sold at the III osS Pharmacy. Take
no other so-Calied just-as good.
We guarantee it in every respect.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

]. w. Callahan, of Washington,
Wednesday evening.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Judge Debaillon returned Thurs
day morning with his boys, Louis
and Thomas, who have been attend
ing Jefferson College.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Board Of Reviewers.

Lafayette, La, July IL, ISoo.-The Po-
lice Jury met this day Board of Review
with the following members present: X.
&. Landry, &. &. Brown, Ben Avant, Alfred
Hebert, NJ. Billeaud, Jr.. ]. +. Primeaux,
Aionzo Lacey and Jno Wilmington, Jr.
The Board proceeded to examine the as
sessment lists submitted 10y Assessor Martin
and then adjourned until to morrow, July 2,
for fur, her consideration.
X. {. LANDRY, President,
K. &. GREI,, Secretary.
adjournment the Board of Reviewers met
this day with the following members pres
ent: II. G. Landry, G. &. Brown, Ben
Avan,, Alfred Hebert, NJ Billeaud, Jr., J.
r. PrimeauN and Alonzo Lacey. Absent:
Jno. Wilmington, Jr.
The Board resumed consideration of the
assessment and received the protest of MIR.
Leopold Won Tresckow, manager of the
Lafayette Sugar Refining Company, Ltd.
Judge Mouton appeared for protestant and
argued for reduction of assessment from
SIe5,ooo to $75,ooo. Assessor Martin OBJ
jected to the consideration of the complaint
on the ground that petitioners had not COM
piled with law, and it was now too late to
raise the question of alleged excessive assess
ment.
By motion the assessment was reduced
to 100000, which valuation proved accept
able to all parties concerned.
The Police Jury then adjourned to meet
July 20, for the consideration of ordinary
business. X. G. LANDRY, President.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Gilbert BONN, of Abbeville, and
Albert Durand. of ST. Mariinville
viii run bicycle race at Oak
Avenue Park, Sunday at 5 p. M, for
purse of SIoo.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Lieut.. James A. Moss in a letter
dated July L, and mailed at Homo
lulu, July 2, states that his health
was good. was having a pleasant
and comfortable voyage, and ex
pected to reach Manila on the Goth
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Choice groceries at lowest ruling
prices at Mess s. Co.'S
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

The Dangers Of q Malarial At
mosphere may be averted by &C.
casiona'ly taking d.. M. A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Mrs. S. r. Olllphant of New Or
leans, is visiting her mother, Mrs
T.. X. Kennedy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

You need an umbrella for rain or
a parasol for sunshine. There is a
large assortment from which to
make a choice at Mess g. Co.'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Wanted to Buy-Land warrants.
Apply at once to Joe E. Mouton at
the post Office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Take your prescriptions to the
Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
The Latest style

Is the box paper at the Mess
Pharmacy 10, IS, IS and so cents
a box. Our I5c is worth 25c of
auybody's money.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22

Col. Gus A. Breaux entertained
at his home last Tuesday Drs.
Stubs and Dalrymple and Gen.
Jastremski, of the farmers institute.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-22
Taken Up.

\ pair of white-gray female mules.
Owner can recover same by applying to the
undersigned and paying cost.
EUSTACHE COMEAUX,
Constable 9TH ward.
Connecticut western news., 1899-03-09
SALISBURY.

Miss Laura Eggleston of Canaan spent Sunday at her home here.
 Miss Dells Parsons attended the re- ception in the Norfolk Library on Mon- day.
 The Neighborhood Club postponed the lecture which was to have been giv- en on Tuesday night until Thursday on account of the blizzard
 Thirty persons or more went to Lake vile Wednesday evening to hear the Lotus Glee Club.
 H. F. Keith returned Monday to Mount Washington from long stay in town, where he has been searching the title to some 5000 acres in the north part of the town, formerly belonging to the Salisbury Iron com pany. On it for 60 years of the early part of the century pig and bar iron were mined for United States srmor- ies at Springfield and Harper's Ferry, the Collier AK company, Winsted Scythe company and for the making of ship anchors, engine cranks and vsri- ous other forgings which were shipped from there by OK teams through Mount Washington to Hudson. The anchor for the United States frigate Constitu tion made there was taken up the first steep hill from the furnace by 30 yoke of oven. Of the former extensive works employing 200 hands. the old stone furnace stack alone remains.