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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-12-12

In conclusion gentlemen, let me
thank you for the honor you con-
ferred on me when was placed in
charge of the schools of the Parish.
With this request, my duties close
as Superintendent, and, as the act
appointing me, was special one,
that office also ceases by Limitation.
If you desire a continuation ofsuch
labors as | have performed this year,
mere legislation is necessary
For another year, it will be impos-
sible for me to serve you, as other
duties will consume my entire time,
or, else, so much of it that / could
not do full justice to you and to
those whom you are seeking to ben
eft. believe that direct supervis-
ion of some character is necessary
to the complete success of your en-
deavors. The manner of accom-
plishing this, I leave to your wis
dom.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-12-12

We, the committee appointed to make Es-
w innate of Expenses of the Parish of
Bossier, for the year 1879, estimate these ex-
penses as follows, to wit:
Fees of District Attorney, & I5C 90
Pay of Parish Treasurer, 400 90
Physician to Jail. 200 90
Salary and fees of District Attorney
pro tenn, 500 90
Paw of fees to Sheriff, 5000 90
Clerk District Court, $50 90
Clerk Police Jury, $50 90
Commissions of Assessor, 200 90
Pay of Jurors, 100 90
Pay of Police jury, $50 90
Costs in Criminal cases for Justices,
COnstables and witnesses, 800 90
For Roads and Bridges, 1000 90
Printing, $50 90
Collectors, 1000 90
Miscellaneous Expenses, 1900 90
$lI 500 90
All of which is respectfully submitted.
j. A. w. LOWRY,
b. +. FORT,
w. A. STROUD,
Commissioner.
December IL, 1878. sod
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-12-12
New Advertisements.
Police jury Meeting,
SATURDAY.. Dec. 2lS1

There will be special meeting of the Police
i Jury on Saturday, December 2lst, 1878.
Business of Importance is to be transacted
and it is earnestly requested, that the mem
beers be punetual in their attendance.
w. X. PRATHER, Pres't.
j. H. KEYsER, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-12-12
DIED.:

On eth instant, in this parish, Of pneumonia
j. 7. ROUNDTREE: aged about As years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-12-12

deavors. The manner of accom-
plishing this. I leave to your wis
dom.
Respectfully, &C.,
j. A. w. LOWRY,
Parish Supt Public Schools.
Report reeeiv d and action defer
red until January communication.
j. A. Snider, Esq, Treasurer, then
presented his report, which was re
ceived, and the Board was there
fore resolved into "committee of the |
WHOLE" to settle with Treasurer
Report, vouchers, &C., found cor
rect, whereupon the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That said Report of the
Treasurer of the School Board be
received as a correct and full settle
ment to date, and that said vouch-
ers, &C., presented, be scaled up in
the presence of the Board and duly
filed in the Secretary's Office.
On motion, it was Resolved, That
the Treasurer he and hereby is au-
thorized to pay out of School House
and Contingent fund, or Delinquent
fund, or both, any warrants drawn
on current school fund for payment
of teachers, and that the amounts so
paid, be reimbursed those funds out
of the first money received for cur
rent School fluid from the State.
Upon representation of Mr.. w. A.
Keller, it was resolved, That J. A.
w. Lowry, ESQ.,, attorney for this
Board, and j. Fl. Keyser, member,
be appointed a committee to exam
inc as to this Boards rights in and
to the 10th Section of Township %,
range IL; that said attorney be au-
thorized to institute any legal pro-
ceedings necessary to secure this
Board in rents or rights deemed due
us by said committee, and that said
committee be authorized to act in
conjunction with any similar CON-
mittee appointed by the Police Jury
of Bossier parish.
On motion, the general order of
business was suspended, and the
question of locating schools was TAX
en- up. After considerable discus.
sion, &C., it was Resolved, That 81
schools be established for five
months, commencing End Monday
in January next, and located as fol.
lows.
District No. One.
White Schools: At Cottage Grove,
Brushy Fork, Red River Church,
and at Caldwell's.
| Colored Schools-At Waterloo
Cottage Grove, Providence, Mount
Zion, near Caldwell's.
| District No. Too.
| White schools-At Rocky Mount
Union Church, near Burke's; Pine
Glove, near Vaughn's; Bellevue
Fillmore, Red Land, at Morrison's
school house.
Colored Schools-At Mims's, Pine
Grove, near VIM. Jones; Spring
Hill, near Keath's; Bellevue, Fill
more, Calvary, near Hanks's.
Several communications were
read from Hon. r. NJ. Lusher. Ac
ton deferred until next communica
ton.
Several accounts were then pre
sented and allowed. Warrants t.
be drawn against the School Hous,
i Contingent fund, as follows: Ac
count in favor of F. r. Moore e. Son
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

Bank Of Nevada. which was given
on security OF some stock held by
the bank, which she had purchased with
her W earnings. This stock had since
been sold by the bank to compensate en-
dorsements OF o letter OF credit. Mrs.
Brien denied any knowledge Of the dia-
monds owned by Mr.. Austin. further than
that contained in a letter from deceased,
which showed that the diamonds were in
his possession one week previous to his
death. Witness stated that her relations
with Austin had been misreprcsented by
the newspapers. Nothing satisfactory was
elected regarding the disposition Of Aus
tins life insurance policies.
SAN JOSE, December 4.
A shock Of earthquake was felt here at
7:20 O'Clock this morning. The oscillations
were from northwest to southeast. The
intermediate tremble was quite lively,
lasting ten seconds. No damage. At IL
o'clock another very slight shake occurred.
NAPA, December 4.
Richard T. Montgomery, a veteran jour-
nalist, died at the County Infirmary, last
evening, OF paralysis. He was a native of
Richmond, Va, and was 81 years of age.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

PACIFIC COAST.
ESPECIAL TO THE EUREKA DAILY SENTINEL.
CALIFORNIA.
An Editor Sent to Jail.
ELLIE WILTON BEFORE THE PROBATE COURT
Death Of = journalist.

San FRAxc1sco, December ..

SAN Francisco, December 4.
Thisleton, editor Of the Jolly Giant, this
morning was sentenced to term Of one
year in the County Jail Of Los Angeles for
libel.
Ellie Wilton has been examined pri-
vately before the Probate Court with ref
erence to the estate of the late Alexander
Austin. She testified that she had no
knowledge Of the whereabouts Of any Of
the personal property Of Austin. or Of any
property belonging to his estate. She de-
clsred that she had placed every dollar she
had in the world in Austin's hands ct his
solicitation, to be invested in stocks, at the
time OF her departure for Europe with her
sister, Mrs. Bogart. BY this investmen
she lost everything, and was only able TO
return home Oh . letter Of credit on tho
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05
FO E E w S.
SPECIAL TO THE EUREKA DAILY SENTINEL. |
The Enemy Concentrated.
ATTACK DELAYED.

LONDON, December 4.
A Lahore dispatch says that General
Roberts is finding the enemy concentrated
in sufficient strength to justify the hope Of
inficting a crushing defeat on the Ameer's
forces. He has delayed the attack until
the arrival Of all his supplies and trans
ports, so as to be able to follow up any adj
vantage gained.
A dispatch from the viceroy Of India,
also, states that General Roberts is hating
to allow his troops TO rest, and his supplies
to come forward. The Afghans are at the
top of Peywar Pass, and are known to have
two batteries Of horse artillery.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

Thc Following Prices Will Proves:
so Assorted business Suits worth $50 $40.
so Diagonal Business Suits worth 800 SlS.
so Finest quality Cashmere Suits worth
S27 5C1 SEQ.
so Extra Fine Assorted Beaver Suits tworth
500 $40.
100 Pairs of Union Cashmere Pants, from
~ to 81 per pair.
100 Pairs all Wool Cashmere Pants, from -
to SO so per pair.
Black Doeskin Pants, best quality. 81 per pair.
III Cases Assorted California Boots, from
S3 30 to SO 80 ,sr pair.
A great variety of Stylish Hats, in all colors,
from ~ to 81 apiece.
A full line of White Shirts, at 81 each ; best
quality, 81 "a.
Colored Shirts from 80 cents to 81 30 each.
SO Dozen Under Shirts and Drawers, from
80 emf upwards.
n. IL. Goods ed in Plain Fig.
urcs. and Positively ONE PRICE for
all.
~ Country Orders will receive PROM t at
~tention.
L. BANNER,
Main street. Eureka, two doors South
of the Parker House.
Eureka, December 4, 1878. dj-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

The leading dailies have published a
pretty fair synopsis Of the Presidents
message. It is not a marvellous document
lin fact. II l. . very commonplace one.
The President shows q disposition to go
back on his Southern policy, and adopt
something more stringent for the people Of
that section. His views on the financial
questions Of the day have undergone no
shaags since he vetoedothe silver bill. The
nessage, A. : whole. is one Of tho slimest
sver presented 70 Congress.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

Eureka. December 4th-Minnie Lorheuhama,
daughter of James w. and Margaret C~allison,
aged G years, l month and "a days.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of the parents, on Spring street, this
afternoon, at 2 O'Clock. Friends and acquaint-
ances are respectfully invited to attend.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

THE Golden Era. tho pioneer literary
PAPER & he Pacific Coast, has entered
1pon It, 97th year.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

NEW York, December 4.
A Berlin correspondent states that the
Government proposes sending to America
the men holding to dangerous socialistic
doctrines, and warns the Americans that
only Congressional legislation can prevent
entail journals here, noticing the fact, state
that the danger to our society is much
greater from this source than from any in
Cured by the importation Of Chinese, and
suggest that the President notify the Ger
man Government that the deportation Of
dangerous socialists would be regarded as
an unfriendly act.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-12-05

11Fvr marriages tsok place in the En-
eowment HOUSE At Salt Lake City lat
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AFD.

-
Having almost recovered from
my ten months tedious and pro-
tracted sickness, / am able now
to pay particular attention to
business myself.
During my late stay in San
Francisco I purchased a fine,
well-selected stock of goods, of
every description, too numerous
to mention, and I solicit the
public in general to convince
themselves of my veracity before
purchasing elsewhere.
D. Elm.
Eureka. September %. 1878. se2o-tf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-03

MINNIE wARREN's DEATH.
Major Newelrs Wife and General Tom Thumb
Sister.in-Law.

New York Sun: Minnie Warren the
youngest, brightest, and prettiest of Mr. Bar.
NUNS dwarfs, died in Middleboro, Mass, on
Tuesday evening, in ch!ldbed. She was the
youngest of II family of eight children, all OF
whom except herself and her sister Lavinia,
now Mrs. Tom Thumb, were of ordinary size
When Minnie was II years of age she joined
the Tom Thumb troupe and for fifteen years
she travelled almost constantly, visiting nearly
all the civilized parts of the globe She was
40 inches IN height, and never attained "a
weight TO exceed Is pounds, being considerably
shorter and more slender than Mrs Thumb.
She was % years of age at the time of her
death. To pretty face she added pleasant
disposition and winning ways, and She became
the fast iayortc of Mr. Barnum rs well rs of
the public When Tom Thumb was married
ID Lavinia Warren the general opinion was
that Commodore Mutt would take Minnie for
his bride; but the little Commodore had set
his affections on Lavinia, and his little heart
was blighted when General Thumb won her
from him.
Never mind. Commodore the joyial Bar
mum said Minnie Warren is a better match
for YOU. She is younger than you, while La
vinia is several years older
Thank you. sir the Commodore said
stify. 4 would not marry the best woman
living. | don't believe in women. anyway
Time lessened Commodore Nuts grief, and
he partly renewed his attentions To Miss Min
ME But after his first disappointment in love.
II is said lac became a fast young man, and
Minnie, like a wise young lady. discouraged
his addresses
A few years ago Barrow found another ILL.,
puiian, Major Newell. who was rechristened
Gen. Grant jr, and added to the Tom Thumb
combination. The major was bright and in
telligent and he and Minnie became great
friends. About year ago they were married,
and they lived happily together, with General
Thumb and wife, in Middleboro. Their last
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-03

tour together was in the western states from
which they recently returned,
"Whcn Mr. Barnum was IN the city, recent.
| ly, he let out the secret which had been close
| ~ kept by Ninncs family but the memory Of
the spurious Thumb baby led many to regard
the story as Il Barnum hoax. But the New
Haven women soon discovered The purchase
OF little bits Of muslin, lace and flannel by
members of the Warren household, and sccre-
cy became impossible \ lady friend who Wis
tied the Warrcns described the little garments
as too comlcal for anything Dolls patterns
were used, and the little slips and Wrappers
were made OncsIXth Of the size OF garments
for ordinary babies.
Mrs. Newell is described rs looking for
ward to maternity with great anticlpaions Of
happiness and no misgivings. Her husband,
however, has gloomy forbodings, and expressed
the greatest solCtude. Her death was great
shock to her family. The child died a. birth
1t weighed five pounds and ten ounces. Four
hours later the mother died of exhaustion.
Mrs Newell'S death caused much sorrow III
Middlcboro, where she and her sista were
much loved. Much sympathy is expressed
for Major Newell, who is overwhelmed with
grief.
"The announcement of Mrs. Newells death
was received with many expressions Of regret
by the members of the old museum company
in this city. Mr.. Barnum is now with his
show in Indiana HIS sOn-inlaw, Mr., Hurd,
who is full of "reminiscences Of the lilputan
family, is in business IN this city and isspend-
ing the summer at Mr. Barnum's home in
Bridgeport.
"a gentleman who was with Mr. Barnum q
number of years says that Major and Mrs.
Newell were the smallest welded par that
ever lived. One couple is mentioned NY Mar,
co Polo IN his travels in Tartary. They were
each 25 years of age, and IL and II inches IN
height respectively. They were married by
order OF the Khan, and their fourth son was 6
feet 9 inches in height. There are some doubts
as to the correctness Of Polo's figures.
General Tom Thumb and wife have grown
cOrpulent in the last few years and neither ap.
pears so diminutvc as in their youngerdays.
The General has been wealthy, but has lived
eXtravagantly, and has spent fortune NJ yacht
ing and other sports, and possesses only mod
crtac competency. He is Al years Of age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-03
THAT HOUSE LET.

"Heighom yawncd Mr.. Ellicott, the real es.
tate agent, rs he looked out of the window At
two old women, market cart, and the post
man. Times are dull-fcariully dull New
er have known EN- stagnant so since | was in
the business. A list of houses to rent and for
sale that would suit anybody, at prices that
are absolutely scandalous as far as cheapncss
is concerned, and no demand for em-literal.
ly noner
And Mr. Ellicott lighted his cigar, arranged
the ITO Lets" Il little more attractivcly in the
window, and shook his head morniully at the
big ledger ON the high desk
But Just at that instant in which he drcwa Bo
rean sigh, indicative of the EXTREMIST despon.
dency, stout, middle-aged gentleman, with a
felt hat, an umbrella under has arm, and square
toed boots, walked into the neat carpeled office
The agent slipped nimbly off his chair laid
down ms cigar, and assumed the business
smile
what can do for youg" he said rubbing
his hands, and seeming a brown stone sale. or
q red brick exchange, at the very least.
My name is Jones" said the stout stranger,
Happy to see you, Mr.. Jones" simpered
the real estate agent rubbing away harder than
ever.
"And want to rent respectable house in
a pleasant neighbOrhOod," added the gentle.
SiCh VI 10
take a house and go TO housekeeping"
Certainly, by all means" said the agent,
beginning briskly TO flutier over the leaves
of his book. I'VE have, am happy To say,
number Of most eligible residences here,
which can hardly fail to meet your requisi.
tons"
"Cive me list" said the old gentleman
Certainly" said Mr. Ellicott, dipping his
pen into the wooden standish
II mean business" said Mr.. Jones.
II am glad TO hear it," said the agent.
And scarcely five minutes more had elapsed
before the mIddle-aged gentleman, with the al.
paca umbrella, and the square-toed boots, was
where a fat lettered TO Let" hung conspicuous
ly beside the door.
Miss PAMELA Peppermint was just taking
her hair out Of crimp in the front thirdstory
apartment as the bell sounded its hollow toe
SIN through the house.
Joanna said Miss PAMELA, over the stairs,
''look out Ofthe area window and see who il is"
III Is a gentleman, ma'am," Joanna an
swered, in shrill whisper, "in a superfine
b-oadcloih coat and a new umbrella"
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Then started That bold salesman
And pale grew either cheek,
And thrice he strovc TO clear his throat,
Then loudly did he speak
The while with waving gesture he
The customer his looks
Directed TO the pots and pans
Upon the shelves and hooks
"Mister, this is hardware store,
We do not deal in books"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-05-16
STATE OF MAINE.
To the Honorable the Conan issioasrs, Nth
in and frfr sQiS F1nafH

HANCOCK S.
To the Honorable the Commissioners, nth
in and for said CoaRty.
IIUMBIY shows the undersigned tnhabttapt.
II OF the towns OF Penobscot and surry Ia 7asi
County. thst public ROAD or ~ sY would De of
great convenience to the travelling public. II To-
Gated, a. follows. via. Beginning at some point al
the town wsy near the house Of Reuben Irinl .e
in sad Penob-cot. and running easteriy TO the
narro~s OF the upper Teddy Pond. thence by 4
Bridge a,rGss SAID Sarrows, through the iowa
81 Surry. 10 point at the town road near The
house OF Parker Lufkins ia said surry
wherefore the undersisned oetIsion your Hon
ora5ie bo'iy. TO locate said road and bridge
agresablY to the laws In such cases made ani
provided; and as In duty sound will ever pray.
LEASDERC. Perkins AND ~ OTHEk,.
Psnob-cot, March Is. 1878
VIA NJ OCH. ss.-Court OF County Comm ioner-
April Term. a. d. ISIS
Upon the foregoing petition u Is CONSIDERED by
the Commissioner that the petitioners are zee
ponsiole and that they ought to be heard touch
The matter sss forth In their petition and there
fore or,ler that III. County Commissioners NEE.
at Reuben Grindlcs ia Peuobseot on Tue. eiay the
tncnce proceed view route men Toned "a
said petition, Immediately after which vic~ =
hearing OF the parties and witnesses xlli Be had
at some convenient place In the vicinity al!
such other measures taken IN the premises a.
the Commissioners shall judge proper \ LII q
is further
ORDEREp-That notice of the time place anI
purpos. OF the Commissioners meeting aiYrr-
said be srsn to all persons and corporation.
lusSfcsiee W stFFihk Atsrstct copies OF the
hion and this order theresn. upon The CLERKS Of
the towns OF Penooscot and surry and by posting
up atseste'l copies as Aforesaid in three pu bh,-
places 10 each If said towns thirty days al leAs.
before the time appointed for said view and
by publishing the PETITION and order thereon
three weeks suces.siyely In the Ellsworth Amer
lcAn, newspaper publ shed, al Ellsworth .r
me County OF Hancock, ths. arst publication e..
De thirty days Al least before the tirte OF SAIL
view. that all persons and corporations tntsrr.;-
gu may attend and be heard II they think d..
Attest, II. b. SAUNDERS ll,rk
n true copy Of the peti.ion and order thereon
Sw2o Attest: II. Il. SAUNDERS ClerS
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-05-16

with fifteen illustrations, one OF which-.The
Carnival in Philadelpela.' by Mr.. Pyle-is q
very remarkable picture. the engraving OF
which Is ~ wooderful ~ the artists design.
In smother 6ehl-that Of religious biography
I'VE have . concise but graphic portraiiure
Of Hugh Latimer. the 'Psladin Of the ReformA-
tion'-from the pen Of Charles ID. Derhler.
In fiction we have further ins; ailments Of the
two great novels Of the season. w lillian
Blacks 'Ascleod Of Dare and Thomas Harly's
The Return Of the Native:' also three excel.
lent ,hort stories. OF these, the longest and
most striking Is The Dfinkwster House. by
Mrs. c. V. Hamilton. with three iemsrk / able
illustrations by Abbey. Mrs. Spono-d contrib
utes In Storm and Henrietts Hardy Greta's
Boys
Bret Hart contributes n brilliant society
poem. 'Teemschus rersus Mentor, which Is
effectively illustrated by Reinhart. George
Luut contributes = poem. a Trio Miss
Mary A Barr another. entitled "Cxptiye
Queens in the Market Song of the Cisy,' is
the title Of a peculiar. but very striking poem
by T. u.
The Editorial Departments are full Of inter.
esting and entertaining matter In their several
fields.
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tanned toward their Chief. and would be rather
glad than otherwise to force his enemies into
back seats again. and they will be very likely
to force their 'erring brothers on record the
first good opportunity amer everything il fixed
10 their mind.
Woods victory in the effort TO call up his tariff
bill was OF the kind gained by the Briti.hers nj
Bunker Hill. II IL tolerably certain that there
Is q small msjority against him in the House,
and q large one In the Senate. lie Is not COO
fijent and would likely b. willing TO allow II
TO go over to the next session; hut IL Is be-
lie,ed its opponents will move TO strike out its
exscting clause at the first chance. thus putting
II to an untimely death.
5000 900 worth ofA l-2 per cent bonds, by
the Syndicate. in the time IL was obi zed to
take oaly $1,000. 600. 4 per cent bonds are
also lively. Mr.. Sherman believes the Syndicate
will call for $780, 900, 900 worth Of l-s per
cents and that resumptioe is assured.
War with Mexico seems once more among
the probabilities OF the near future IL we may
credit the tales heard here to that effect. Gen.
Mcdowell has Informed the War Department
that Mexicxns and Indians from Sonoro
lately residing in Arizona were pursued to
the border by his troops aud were there waved
back by the Mexican authorities. Mcdowell
has asked for instructions and they have been
sent informing him that these raids must be
suppressed. and citing the orders given Gen
ord wear ago which. he IL told, spply 10 the
whole Mexican border. Those substantially
commanded Ord 10 pursue the raiders into
Mexico II necessary to recapture their plumber
aud punish hbem by dispersion or otherwise.
General Ord's recent instructions said to
have been Of the same tenor. but both were
enjoined 10 be specially yigilant in def atins
any intended infraction Of our neutrality laws
by Lerdo's partisxns who have assemble At
various point along the line. evidently with
hostile designs towards the present Mexican
rulers. VOLUNTEER.