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The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10
A LOSS OF OVER SIX HUNDRED
THoUSAND DOLLARS.
Fire Visited the Coast City
Early Yesterday Morning
Origin Of the blaze a
Mystery = Flames From
Depot to Beach Destroy
Upwards Forty Houses.
BiIoxi has again been llre-swent.

Biloxi has again been flre-swept.
Ycsterdv moraing at balf past
midnight hohr . tire origpnfed II
the bar and poolroom Of ]. j..
Kennedy, next to the Louisville
and Nashville railroad depot, and
famed BY a stiff north wind the
flames leaped high and fast, cut
ting a path two squares wide, from
railroad track 70 the sea. Up 60
the time Of information, early
Friday morning, upward of forty
houses have been destroyed, at a
loss Of no less than 5000, 600, and
the work Of destruction continues.
The cause of tho fire is not
known. 1t appers TO be a mystic
ry. 1t is generally claimed the
fire was caused by chimney sparks
from the electric light plant locat-
ed near by, which is to the north
ward of the tracks.
The first building TO go was Ken
nedy's bar aud billiard room, and
then the Il. & N. depot was next
to 90 and with other buildings
near by were soon reduced to
nothing, with mountain-like
gathering Of flames surging tow
ard The sea.
A telegram tothe Picayune says:
The big three.story brick store
owned by Lopez & Co. was noxt
attacked, and was burned to ash
cs. w. j, Kenhedy's drug store,
a brick building, likewise has been
swept to ashes. L. p. DulIion &
Co.'S grocery establishment. a
three-story brick building, like
the Others is destroyed.
The flames crossed the street,
once occupied by the car line,
and burned to the ground the
West End barroom and billiard
hall.
The Catholic church, convent
and Catholic school have all been
burned.
The handsome Lopez residence,
situated directly adjoining the
store of Lopez q Co., was also
burned.
st. Amants barber shop was
also counted in the ruins. ID.
Venus grocery and the Orleans
Hotel, two buildings situated on
the street running from the rail-
road to the beach, were swept
clean before the fire was half
started.
These are only some of the prin-
cipal buildings destroyed.
At 2:3O o'clock this morning
the flames had burned to ashes all
that territory from Raynoir to
Water street, and west from the
railroad tracks to Fayard street.
Within this territory we're up
wards of forty buildings. Many
are residences Of poor people, and
besides the business center is To-
Gated here.
The fire passed With two squares
of the opera house and the two
bank buildings and cut pathway
which will mean loss of at least
s600,000 TO the PEOPLE of this
prosperous little city.
One of the last buildings attack
ed at 2:45 o'clock this morning
was the Office of the Biloxi Herald
Ehe two fire engines in the city
have been working hard all night,
and the entire population has
turned out 10 render what assist
ance is ia their power. There
was too much headway before il,
department got into active work.
ing order, and the flames now are
entirely beyond control.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

It's sad, brethren, but only one
man could Jump that last ditch.
The rest had 10 fall in il.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

But now, on the dead level,
which is really the most dauge-
rous, Croker or Platt?
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Hon. Grover Cleveland is in a
position to prove an alibi, having
spent election day shooting ducks.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

The man who didu't get elected
finds 1t difficult to believe that
he's just as well off as the other
follow
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Say, haven't we had quite
enough of politics2 Let's talk
about Thanksgiving. Christmas
and other good things ahead of us.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Uncle Sam paid more than $j7.-
100000 for transportation of mail
last year, which shows us to be Il
reading and writing people.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

II got pretty exciting towards
thesclosc after all, didn't it?
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

The explanation is tho, old one
the party having the most votes
won.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

! IT you lost a crank bet, pay UP
aud make fool of yourself like a
man.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Nevada has fallen off some 5000
since the last Census. Ii is a
thousand pities that she could not
have arranged to hold prize
fight somewhere in her bounds
while the enmerators were at
work.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Teddy has earned the rest which
he will now receive.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10
How much did you win?

Vito Is the Nan OF Destiny
now?
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Well, how d. you feel now its
all over?
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10
1&rI1 LARoENY oRpINANcE.

Il (I {}I<IJ| MINED by the Board OF Mayor and
I<I|l |si6i NJ the CITY OF Bay st. Louis;
M 4, That if any person shall feIoaiously
tz5| " ss>t carry away any personsl proper
III w Hs|1<<zr, under the value OF Twenty-Five
{|>| III NV be guilty Of potit larceny aud shall
NA VA MI imprisonment Ia the city Jail tor
f|EIf l4y M M by d tlne not exceeding Fifsy Dol
IN M |Sah Imprisonment Or fine may be com.
18e t|< M ffg On the puhpe streets.
x III M IE "a i}c II further ordained that this or
Iia|3i} ki|e eirect and DO IN force from and al
i't<d Hssd approved November 3. 1870.
.' JOHN Y. TOuLME, Mayor.
Il t lttti'hnp MENDEs. Secretary.
4 y'RnlNANc DISC oRDERI.Y HOUSE
zIz ff ORDAINED BY me Board Of Mayor and
<tIef1l&nof the ciiy or Bay Sc Louis
6<i11 That u shah be unlawfuI 10 do or
;zlas.| n, Ae done any Of the following acts. and
4o> po<4c1 convicted thereof shah ba aned not
fdi31 l|1|I1 twenty-five Dollars. Or Be imprisoned
Iioz za8<||af thirty days, or both, at the disoro-
1 >|I( Mayor Or same may be committed to
{1 &1 {<4 Streets.
n n E|{ N II any person having license Or
m 3 ~ ko seIl liqdors shall ran 10 keep a
'l|I NJ |Hable and orderly house or suffer b.
Aiy sptious oil dlsorderiy conduct. or any
{!AsA of hlasphemoas language, Or tight
IH h |tcharge of are arms ii SAID business
saeg same d opAned og closed; such
iIsF ail others who may owuof have an
Et9f or sale u the Aeensa. shall :on
11<Ig1c5los " punished as prescribed IN the pre-
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1900-11-10

Democrats have paid dearly for
chasing after false gods.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
ELECTRICITY AND LIFE.

1t has been demonstrated that an ami
NAL killed by electricity may be brought
to life An ordinary current does not
produce instant death, and if it were pos
sble to have in readiness suitable APP
paratus, consciousness could be restored
by the infusion of defibrinated blood. In
a like manner, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, the well known tonic. infuses life
into debiltated bodies, by revitalizing
and purifying the blood. This wonderful
medicine permeates and distributes nu-
tritive material to every part of the
body. If it's quality or circulation is de-
ranged, trouble follows. Constipation
dyspepsia, liver and kidney disorders al
spring from a weak condition of the di-
gestive organs, which affects the blood
and through it the entire body. The Bit
tors cures all such disorders and is ar
excellent spring tonic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

By virtue Of authority conferred by judgment
of Wake county Superior court, rendered at its
October Term, 1899, in civil action therein
pending entitled A. W. shafer Executor of
James II. Miller, deceased, plaintiff, against
Helen Christmas, defendant, | viii on Monday,
April %, 1900, sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, a certain lot OF land in
the city of Raleigh, Wake county, N. c., on the
South side of Newbern Avenue, and bounded by
line as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner Of the City
Cemetery Grounds Newbern Avenue, and run
ming thence with said street west about 80
feet to the corner of the lot heretofore conveyed
by Thomas X. and Melinda Howle to the Raleigh
COOPERATIVE Land and Building Association,
thence with the east line of said Association
south 125 feet to a stake in the line of Melinda
Howles land, thence in a line parallel with sad
street about so feet to stake in the line OF said
cemetery lot, thence with the line of said GEM
etery lot north to the beginning, containing
about IT of an acre, or less, and being
the conveyed by deed from Thomas X.
and Melinda Howle, to Thomas d. McAlpine, on
August 31st, 1860, which deed is duly registered
in the Register of Deeds office for Wake county,
n. c., in Book 2S, at page 64 4r
Time of sale u o'clock NJ Place Of sale, county
court house door in Raleigh, N. G.
ERNEST HAYWOOD, Commissioners.
March 10. 1000 Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
RESIGNATION OF DIR. HuFHAM.
Much Regret Felt by His Many Friends in
Henderson.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Henderson n. c., April 16.-Mr. J. d.
Hufham's many friends here regret to
learn that he handed in his resignation,
as pastor of the Baptist church. yester-
day. He is a favorite with all denomI-
nations here.
Several young men from the University
of North Carolina and number from the
Horner School, Oxford spent Easter
here.
Easter was beautifully celebrated here
yesterday. There were fine sermons in
all of our churches, and each choir gave
especial attention to their musical selec
tions, which were greatly enjoyed by
large congregations.
The festal service at the Episcopal
church deserves especial mention. The
altar was beautifully decorated with flow
ers and evergreens, land near it was cross
of sheaves crowned with a wreath of
flowers The Sunday School children
marched in bearing banners with triuni-
plant notices Mr.. Thad Cheatham, a
ministerial student from the University
of North Carolina, assisted Rev. Julian E.
Ingle in the services. The musical selec-
tions were very fine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
HER ARM BROKEN IN A RUNAWAY.
Accident to Mrs w. W. Crawford. Children's
Entertainment
ESPECIAL to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, n. c., April 16.-Saturday
afternoon while Mrs. w. w. Crawford
was out riding with her son, James Craw-
ford, the horse became frightened on ac-
count of another runaway horse running
into them and Mrs. Crawford leaped from
the buggy breaking one arm in two places.
Physicians were called to reset the bro
ken limb. She is resting well.
Mrs. w. H. Weden, superintendent of
the shuttle block factory, whose leg was
broken by runaway horse few days
ago, is improving.
The entertainment given by the chill
dren at the Odd Fellows orphanage was
great enjoyed by those present. They
performed their parts admirably, reflect
ing great credit upon their trainers. The
children will attend the Grand Lodge
at Winston Salem which convenes in
May.
The churches were all we'll attended
yesterday. The Easter sermons and the
music were especially fine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
A Reply to Mr.. Caddell.

To the Editor: In your Sunday issue
/ find the following in Mr.. Caddell' S
Card of thanks: Il told friends of Mr..
Mebane | would either defeat their man
myself or see to it that some one else
did" Now this is a nice dish to set be-
fore that great convention. If Caddell
knew anybody outside Of Raleigh, or will
now take occasion to look at the vote
for General TCon, he will see that the
solid vote Of Catawba and they were Meb-
ane's friends, went to Gen. Toon and every
member of the delegation rallied all the
support from friends in the West, all over
the State in fact. to the support of the
soldier school teacher. When Catawba
opened her batteries for General Toon
j. Allen Holt, who had been a supporter
of Mebane's only lacked four votes of the
nomination. and l am as sure as can be
that while General Toon owes me but one
vote he owes his nomination for Superin-
tendent to the great county of Catawba.
/ am glad Mr.. Caddell is pleased: l know
Catawba is, and particularly Mr.. Mebane.
He will give it his enthusiastic support.
Further, Mr.. Caddell seems to be acting
as General Toon's mouthpece doubt
that he has any written authority for it,
however, and says he has no pets.
Well 1 wish to say to the friends of the
University, Agricultural College and all
the other great sources of education in
North Carclir" $50 7 was assured by
those authorized to speak for General
Toon that he would take no backward
step in the cause of education in North
Carolina, and may God speed it.
GEO. McCORKLE.
Newton, N. c., April 16, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

BY virtue of authority conferred by Judgment
of Wake county Superior court. rendered at it's
October Term, 1885, in civil action therein
pending entitled A. w. Shafer, Executor OF
James ii. Miller, deceased, plaintiff, against
Pattie Christmas, ct ais, defendants, / will on
Monday, April 49, 1900, sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, certain lot of land
in the city of Raleigh. Wake county, N. G.,
and more fully described as follows:
Being lot No. s in plot of the Ray property,
in the city of Raleigh, which was made by
part of the deed made by the late b. +. Moore
to John Calling on November %, 1877, which
said deed is recorded in the office of the Regis
ter of Deeds for Wake county, North Carolina,
in Book 40 at page 2ls. the said above lot No.
being IS feet broad and 105 feet deep and
fronts on an extension of Edenton street made
through said property.
Time of sale IL O'Clock m. Place OF sale,
county court house door in Raleigh, N. c..
ERNEST HAYWOOD, Commissioner.
March TO- 1900. ids.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
THE TAR HEELS WIN
Our University Plays the Uni
versity of Tennessee.
The Score Was Six to Four in Favor Of North
Carolina. Horse Racing at Piedmont
Park,
Especial to News and Observer. J

NSpcCldl W NEWS ana ODSorVor.J
Winston, N c., April 16-Winston had
two big attractions at Piedmont Park this
afternoon, horse racing and base ball
game. Both were witnessed by large
crowds. The racing was the first on the
program. Capt. R. T. Steedmen, of Win
ston, acted as starter The judges were
Thos Huske, Robt, Williamson, W. H.
Woodward, of Winston, and Morris Moore,
of Danville. The first was pacing con-
test, 2:20 class. Entries, Lady Phillips.
owned by DR.. Phillips, of Tennessee, and
Miss Walton owned by Morris Moore, of
Danville. Lady Phillips won first money,
time 2:22. She was sold to P. II. Hanes,
of Winston, after the race. The second
was a trotting race, 2:30 class. Entries,
Queen Bess, owned by Col. p. H. Lybrook,
of Winston; Campbell Fox, owned by a
gypsy named Boswell; Princetel, owned
by w. ]. Carter, of Richmond. Princetel
won first purse, time 2:2S; Campbell Fox,
second. Third contest, trotting, 8 minute
class. Entries. Kate Campbell. owned by
Hugh Brown, of Winston; Lelah H, by j.
R. Snyder, of Winston; j. Boy, by A. E..
Wooded, of Danville. Kate Campbell won
the first purse, and j. Boy second.
The contesting ball teams were from
the Universities of North Carolina and
Tennessee. The score stood to in ia
vor of North Carolina. Tennessee made
two runs each in the second and third
innings. Carolina made one run in the
first and five in the third. Batteries:
Carolina, Wilcox and Graves; Tennessee
Newman and Campbell. The two teams
will play at Chapel Hill tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
~, MR.. MEBANE's POSITION.
He Will Give Gen Toon Warm and Hearty
Support

To the Editor: Letters are coming to
me asking if l will allow my name to
be considered by the other political con-
ventions in connection with the office |
now have.
1t seems strange to me that any such
enquiry should be made after my letter,
which appeared on last Tuesday.
/ cannot expect and do lot visa, my
name to be considered at all in connec-
ticn with the office of Superintendent OF
Public Instruction, by either of the polti-
cal conventions, soon to meet in the city
of Raleigh.
When General Toon becomes Super il
tendent of Public Instruction he will
have no warmer friend and no one who
vii do more to help him in the great
work of public education than myself.
Hoping that this statement will make
my position clearly understood by all, and
having a feeling of charity for all and
malice towards none, | am
Respectfully,
c. III. MEBANE,
Sunarintendent PuhIic Instruction
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE NEAR
RALEIGH.

BY virtue of decree of the Superior
court of Wake county, made in tie case
of Ellen Jackson ct ais. ex parte, we will,
on Monday, April 23d, 1900, at II M,
at the court house door OF Wake county,
sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the
valuable tract of land known as 1.-THE
Felts land" situated on Walnut creek,
one mile east of the city. This tract
contains 200 acres and will be 81 Id in
four lots. and then as whole, and the
manner of sale which brings most money
will be reported for confirmation. Plot of
the lots can be seen at our offices. a
large part of this land is in original
growth of pine, oak and hickory, and is
the best timbered land near Raleigh,
much Of this land is heavily timbered.
This sale is made for assets and FIR
the purpose OF division OF the property
amongst the heirs.
S. G.. RYAN,
J. II. FLEMING,
Commissioners.
Raleigh, March Gath. 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
TWO POPULIsT GOLDBUGs.
The Populist Chairman and Capt. John Smith
Against Silver.

To the Editor: With Hal Aver advo-
eating the gold standard and Captain j
w. Smith, of Marks Creek township, on
the fence, what is to become of the
Popuiist party in the county of Wakes
Mr.. Hal Aver stated to a friend some
time ago that he has just found out
what a fool he was, or had been, for
''whocping up free coinage of silver, that
he was no longer silver advocate but
q gold bug. Mr.. J. w. Smith, on the day
the Populists held their county conven-
ton, stated that he was on the fence. his
views had very much changed and he
was now very favorable to the gold stand
ard.
JOSEPH BLAKE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
MY BROTHERS KEEPER.

The peace of God is in many homes in
North Carolina today because of the
Kelley Institute at Greensboro, n c.
Quiet sits at the fireside while Faith
Hope and Charity are frequent visitors
and their influence is always supreme
These homes, too, are rapidly being null
tiplied. The treatment has shown the
people of the State and the world how
to rid themselves of the liquor and drug
curse; if they refuse to embrace the
means, then the sin and crime and de-
struction of it all must rest at thei;
doors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

POP. CONVENTION IN CATAwBA.
Only 40 Present in Biggest Western Populist
County in the West
Especial to News and Observer

NopecIdI 10 NEWS anu ODSeTVeT'J
Newton, N. c., April 1.-THE Populist
County convention met in the court
house today, l.. r. Whitener presided
and j. F. Click, editor of the Hickory
Mercury, acted as secretary. In this, the
largest Populst county in the West. only
forty nine persons were present at the
convention and not much interest was
manifested. This is the smallest cenven-
ton that, the Populists have held here
for several years. Nothing was done but
appointing delegates to the State co1ven-
tiOn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
Superintendent Public instruction.

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP CONQUERS
Group at once. cures the child, and thus
saves many life. Mothers need not fear
that dreadful disease, if they have this
reliable remedy at hand. 1t is sold
by druggists for 20 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17

Safe bind. safe find. "s Fortify yourself
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now and
be sure of good health for months to
come.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
Mr.. Blair Makes a Statement.


proceedings of the State convention, as
published in yesterdays News and Obser-
yer, Major Harper and his friends are
Placed in a false light before the pub
lie. You say he was put in nomination
before the convention, and speak of my
self as climbing upon the platform dur
ing the roll call and withdrawing his
rame. The facts are these: Before any
nominations were made for Corporation
commissioners. Major Harper's friends
had determined, in the interest of har-
mony, not to present his name; and as
number of votes had been instructed
for him in the primaries, was authorized
to go upon the platform and state that
his name would not be presented to the
convention. When nominations were
called for; Mr.. Ray placed Mr.. Rogers
before the convention, Mr. Gardner. of
Yancey nominated Mr.. Campbell and
Judge Conner named Mr.. McNeill. While
the latter was speaking, l went upon
the platform and asked the chairman, Mr..
Overman. for recognition. and immediate
ly upon the conclusion of Judge Connors
speech, l was recognized and stated
that Major Harper's name would not
be presented Soon afterwards Senator
Travis made the same statement as to
Captain Mason and Mr.. Campbell went
upon - -tatform and withdrew his own
name. Then number of persons (my
self among them moved the nomination
of the Messrs. Mcneil and Rogers by ac-
clamation.
l knew you would not Intentionally
place Major Harper and Captain Ma
son as well as their friends in a false
light; and, I trust, you will publish this
correction.
Yours truly,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-17
Yours truly

>.
Lenoir, n. c., April Is, 1900.
eve are glad to print Mr.. Blair's ar
ticle, and to add that too much praise
cannot be given to Major Harper and
the other honorable candidates who, in
the interest of harmony, withdrew their
names before the convention.-Editor.)
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12
STATIONS.

tions--leaye Towanda q i5 am. and 10 80
am: arrive Sat field, 1.52 a. m. l.04 p. m.
STAGE LINES
Stage leaves lIughesville post Office for
Lairdsville. Mengwe and Phlipsdale daily
Wilson, Beaver Lake and Fribev on
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at | 80
Stage leaves Glen Mawr tor flilIsgrove
and Forksvillc at ! ! OF q, IN.
Stage leaves Muncy Valley for Unity
vile, North Mountain and Lunserville
daild at l9 a. III.
Passengers taking trains tia. stations
can secure train excursion tickets from
the conductors.
Philadelphia 4 Reading, Lchigh Valley
and New York Central mileage will be
accepted.only orthrough passengers trav-
cling from Halls to Satteriield or Satter-
field to Halls.
The general offices of the company are
located at Hugheeville, Pa.
b. HARVEY WEIGH.
President. Hughsville. Pa.
SD. TOWNSEND. Gen. Mgr, Hughesville, Pa.