sentences:  Randall L. Gibson (D) had been re-elected in 1889, but died December 15, 1892.Donelson Caffery (D) was appointed by the Governor of Louisiana December 31, 1892 to continue the term, pending a special election.On May 14, 1894 Caffery was elected to the next term, and on May 23, 1894 Caffery was elected to finish the current term.