The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-08
THE SACRED SOIL
Of LOUISIANA IS
TO Be PROTECTED
The Governors Of mississippi and
Louisiana are Still in Beilig
erent Mood.
NAVAL MILITIA UNDER ORDERS
FULLY ARMED AND EQUIPPED

]. Wallace Bostick, left here at l
O'Clock this afternoon with special in
btructions from Gov. Blanchard to stop
the invasion of Louisiana territory by
the quarantine boats belonging to the
state of Mississippi The militiamen
were assembled in the naval brigade's
armory in full marching order, with
several rounds of ammunition in their
belts, while the officers carried loaded
revolvers at their sides.
TROOPS IN READINESS.
Gov. Vardaman, anticipating the ar
rival Of the Louisianans neaS The Mis-
sissippi border, has ordered another
company of infantry to proceed imme-
diately to Gulfport, where they will be
held in readiness as reinforcements.
Capt. Bostick and his staff sailed
from West End, near here, late this
afternoon in the gasolene launch Ma
rie, the property of Lawrence Labacb-
er, millionaire brewery president,
who is now in Germany. His repre-
sentative here promptly placed the
boat at the disposal of Capt. Bostick,
who transferred his flag from the
United States training ship Stranger,
which draws too much water to navi-
gate the waters where the impending
naval engagement is expected.
BOAT UNDER ORDERS.
However, the Stranger is held in
readiness with full complement of
officers and men, to proceed around
the gulf in case of necessity. Two
rapid fire Colt rifles were quickly
mounted ON the forward and after
decks of the Marie, which was con-
Nerted into light draught gunboat in
few hours The boat was due to reach
the Rigolets, where Gov. Vardaman's
mosquito feet had been holding up a
number of boats belonging to Louisi-
ana fishermen, early Friday.
The Marie is ready for action, and
Capt. Bostick has positive instruc-
tions to open fire on the Mississippians
Should the latter make hostile move.
The Vardaman feet consists Of schoon-
ers and one or two large gasoline
toats. They are manned by sturdy
backwoodsmen who are
NOTED FOR THEIR DARING
end disregard for human life. rhe
vessels are not equipped with regula-
tion marine guns, but scores of Win
chester rifles and riot guns were put
aboard when the trouble first broke
cut between the rival governors.
Capt Bostick commanded the United
States manitor Pontiac during the war
with Spain. He is an experienced
Eaval officer, and he has already be-
gan strategic movements. His flag
slip has started through Lake Pont-
chartrain, and six or seven other
CONVERTED GUNBOATS
have sailed by way OF Lake Borgne
canal, II miles from here. The Mis-
6issippians, with the assistance of the
United States revenue cutter Winona,
are holding IS Louisiana boats at the
Ship Island quarantine station, and
Capt. Bostick's first effort will be to
liberate the imprisoned craft. The
Winona may be drawn into the fight,
as her commander has instructions
from Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
tc enforce the interstate act passed by
congress, April 49, 1903.
Gov. Vardaman has several Of his
Mississippi staff officers on the scene,
determined to uphold the
AUTHORITY. OF THE STATE.
A two-masted schooner, the Majes-
tic, of the oyster feet, was tonight
pressed into service by Capt. Bostick,
who placed so men aboard her under
command of Lieutenant Commander
r. F. Spangenburg. The Majestic is
one of the fastest racing schooners in
the south and has performed valuable
work in capturing Mississippi oyster
pirates. She carries three rifles Of
heavy caliber, with ammunition and
stores for a two weeks cruise.
MISSISSIPPI BOAT SURROUNDED.
New Orleans, La, Aug. "a spe-
clal from the Rigolets bridge, on the
Louisville & Nashville, 80 miles east
of here, states that the converted gum
toats of the Louisiana naval militia
have surrounded the Grace, flagship Of
the Mississippi patrol feet in. Louisi-
ana waters. District Attorney Porter
Parker and Sheriff Long of New Or
leans are at the Rigolets arranging
for the arrest of the Grace and her
crew. Capt Bostick, commanding the
Louisiana squadron of schooners,
yawls and launches. expects to seize
the Grace by daylight. The prisoners
will be rushed to this city and placed
In the parish Jail on charge of inter-
fering with navigation in the waters of
sovereign state.
The Grace is heavily armed, and her
commander may put up fight before
he Is captured.
BIG SHORTAGE DISCOVERED