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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-08-09

Id VS. III 80 Tar as tney are not In conflict with
tins act and at the polling places now estab- |
81 HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES JEFFRIES.
Lieutenant-GovernOr and President of the |
Senate.
Approved, June %, 1885,
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy from the original.
JOSEPH GEBELIN,
Assistant Secretary of State.
Be it further Ordained, That at
said election each elector shall ex-
press his approval! or disapproval of
above recited Act SO, by depositing
his ballot, which shall have written
or printed on it the words "for re-
moval," or against removal"
Be it further Ordained, That the
President of this body shall make
proclamation of said election, and
do and perform all lawful acts to
hold the same, and the commission
ers appointed by this body are here.
by ordered to make return of said
election to this body on Tuesday,
September 18th, 1888.
The following commissioners and
clerks were appointed to hold said
election:
Ward 1T. d. Cornell, T. B.
Hodges and S. M. Furniss commits
sioners, and w. Il. Hodges, clerk.
Ward PIC. Ogden, R. l.. Stip-
son and w. B. Simpson commission.
ers, and j. M. Arnold, clerk.
Ward 3-W. G. Campbell, L. NJ.
Winston, and r. S. Doles, commits
sioners, and N. w. Sentell. clerk.
Ward Al. d. Rodgers, r. FL.
Allen and J. J. Swindle, commits
sioners, and 7. q. Barnett, clerk.
Ward 81. M. Mccall, Daniel
Smith and r. B. Martin, commits
sioners, and DR.. G. II. Irion, clerk.
Ward 6, Precinct DIR. w. j.
Mobley, L. G. Biggs and G. w. Lilly,
commissioners, and j. I'll. Cabeen,
clerk. Precinct FL. g.. McDade,
J. P. Ivy and w. T. Nuckolls, com
missioners, and G. B. Abercrombie,
clerk.
L. 3. Kelly was allowed costs in
criminal cases, 81 70, and r. e.
Wyche for citificate, Sc So.
The following warrants issued:
No. 299-E. s. Dortch. -....S 9 90
No. 300-F. NJ. Barnett. 80. Is 40
No. 301-J. w. Jeter. IL 40
No. 302-J. A. Sewall. ..... IL 40
No. 303-H. Barnacastle -. II 20
No. 3O4-J. I. Marry 1899. 4 90
No. 305-J. M. Arnold. 49,. IL 60
No. 3O6-F. M. Barnett. 4 90
No. 307-H. Barnacastle. -. IA 81
No. 30S-L. B. Kelly -..... Z 70
No. 3O9-R E. Wyche, Jr.. 6 So
No. 31O-R. E. Wycbe,S Sheriff s 81
The following certificates on Road
and Bridge fund then issued:
No. 294-F. M. Barnett. 1927 80
No. 295-H. Barnacastle. -. 20 So
And on Ordinary fund:
| No. 296-Alfred Thomas. -. Sc
| When, on motion, the body ad.
journed to Tuesday, Sept. IL, 1888
E. S. DoRTCH,
President Police Jury.
|
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Parish Estimate for lSS!


Rectal Diseases.
Diles. FistuIa, Prolapsus and all diseases of
l. the lower bowels, treated without the
use of the clamp, cautery or knife.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
III. NELSON, NJ. D.,
Coroner of BOssier Parish.
P. o. address, Shreveport, La.
Residence, Bodcan. loot 10
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Rev. A. I. Galloway is conduct.
ing protracted meeting at Pleasant
Valley, Webster parish, this week.
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There is Gaelic proverb: If
the best mans faults were written
on bis forehead, it would make him
pull his hat over his eyes"
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Police Jury Proceedings.

BELLEVUE, La, AUG. l, 1888.
Police Jury met pursuant to ad-
;onrnment. Present-E. S. Dortch,
President; J. A. Sewall, Henry
Bsrnacastle, J. 7. Many, F. NJ.
Barnett and j. w. Jeter.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
W. Boggs was then allowed 81
as commissioner of election; j. M.
Arnold, for scrip 50, and jury
warrant SO 60; F. NJ. Barnett, for
work on bridges, $27 80; Moore &
Davis, lumber on two bridges, S24
80 and $3.50 so.
RE. Wyche then presented his
bonds as Sheriff and Tax Collector,
which, on motion, was approved by
the President, and he required to
settle with the Police Jury quarterly.
A. R. Thompson presented his
bond as Clerk of District Court,
which, on motion, was approved by
the President.
The committee on the Buck Hall
and Shady Grove roads, report that
they have succeeded in opening the
roads as directed by this body
When, on motion, the committee
was discharged.
W. A. Stroud was allowed 50 as
commissioner of election.
The Treasurer presented the fol-
lowing statement, which being found
correct, was accepted as settlement
to date:
July 9-Balance Ordinary
on hand, per last report $l025 o6
By warrants disbursed. $777 65
b. iury scrip. . So $50 4S
Aug l-Bal due this fund. 245 Al
Road and Bridge.
July il-By warrant No. 1893, Road
and Bridge fund, paid to Sentell q
RecapitulatiOn.
Balance ON Current down. $245 Al
Il BY amount overdrawn and Road and
II Bridge Fund. 100 10
Aug. l, lSSS-Balanee on hand...----.$l45 al
Fl. Barnacastle was allowed for
witness certificates, $14 81 and r..
L. Wyche IS 81.
1 When, on motion, it was Resolv-
ed, That the Tax Collector and
Sheriff be required to make full set
tlemeut of all his Indebtedness to
the parish by the next regular meet,
Ing of this body, and pay same over
to the Parish Treasurer.
1 When the question of the removal
/ Of the Parish Site was taken up.
When it was Ordained by the
Police Jury, That an election under
the general election laws of the
State is hereby ordered to be held
at the various polling places in the
parish were the last general elections
we're held, on Friday, the 9TH day Of
September, 1888, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors
Of the parish for approval or disap
prevail of Act No. 33, of the regular
session of the General Assembly o.
1888, State of Louisiana, which read,
~ follows:
No. 33l An Act
Removing the Parish Seat of Bossier Parisl
from Bellevue to the depot at Benton
vancevile, Alden's Bridge, Bossier City o
haughton, and providing for the submission
OF this act to the electors thereof for ratifi
cation In accordance with Article $50 of tn
Constitution
Section l. Be it Resolved by the Genera
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, notice @
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Louisiana State University
And Agricultural and Mechanical
College, Baton ROUGE, La.

FINhe next session October s, 1888. The
Il Curriculum embraces a thorough and
practical course in Literature, Science, Agri-
culture, Mechanics and Bookkeeping The
Faculty is full and able, equipments unex-
celled, location healthy and discipline mil
tary. No charge for tuition-Board. washing,
fuel and lights, $l5a per month Applicants
must be Ii years old and have fair knowl-
edge OF the rudimentary studies.
j w. NICHOLSON, President.
August 9, 1888 sep6
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for, and the place receiving q majority of the
votes cast at this third election shall be de-
elared by the President of the Police jury to
be the parish seat of Bossier parish, and this
act of full force and effect
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, etc., That the
commissioners of the elections herein provided
tor shall be appointed by the Police Jury, and
shall make their returns to them, whose duty
it shall be to porcelain the result of said cleo
ton or elections in five days after holding the
same.
Sec. Z. Be it further enacted etc., That no
tees or compensation shall be allowed the
Sheriff, Police Jurors, managers or Assessor
and Registrar of voters for any services rem
dered in holding the election or elections in
accordance with the provisions of this act,
and no revision of registration necessary prior
to holding said election or elections.
Sec. g. Be is further enacted etc., That the
election or elections herein provided for shall
be held in pursuance of the general election
laws IN so far as they are not in conflict with
this act and at the polling places now estab-
lished by law.
S. p HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES JEFFRIES.
Lieutenant-GovernOr and President of the
Senate.
Approved, June %, 1885,
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy from the original
JOSEPH GEBELIN,
Evening journal., 1888-12-12

breakfast. Shcrin Petty came in, and, turn
ing TO the deputy sheriifs, said. Who's got
a eigarN
''IIere You are, sheriff, said the murderer,
handing him one, "but look out for it. It
may kin you; It's one Of Slowey's,n the man
who furnished them TO prisoners.
AT o'clock Father MeChnchy arrived and
administered communion 70 the condemned
man For two hours then the murderer Of
his mother strolled around the jail, smoked
and talked. careless Of death and regardless
Of the people who watched him. Some men
said Ne was brave. He was not; he was
callous. He was a purely heartless, cold
blooded man, who saw no more in-a mothers
face than in craven image. At $40 a. m.
the hangnan entered. He had thin white
rope in his band, with shining hook at tho
end Of il.
Deity and quickly he put it around the
murderer's neck and drew the moose quite
tight Then the sheriff started for the jail
door, and the murderer, by the side Of the
priest, followed, the white rope dangling
from his neck and his arms pinioned behind
him.
He stood calmly under the gallows. Not a
muscle quivered, and his face did not for an
instant IL wns s:32 when the brass hook ON
the end of the rope around Hawkins neck
was snapped on to a ring hanging from the
rope on the gallows and the murderer was
shot into the air. He was pronounced dead
nj s.}s, but his body was left hanging unt1
s;45 The body was taken TO Islip
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
rhe mia Of n1nrthn dnhn.on.

ToILAND CENTRE, Conn. Dee 12-Ths
trial of Martha johnson, for the murder Of
her husband began IN earnest yesterday
morning The cold, drizzhng rain failed to
diminish the crowd one whit, and all day
long the little court room contained an eager,
surging audience 1t was nearly 10 o'clock
when Judge Andrews mounted the bench
and the prisoner dropped wearily into q.
chair. She resorted TO the same tactics OF
indifference practised the day before, but, as
the trial proceeded and the testimony de-
veloped her desire 10 cover her face became
a burning passion. She was accompanied In
court by her sister, Mrs. Cross, and her two
sons, the only persons whom she can call hsx
friends One Of the sons came in while q.
witness was on the stand and embraced ands
kissed his mother, who made an effort to look
bfank
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
HARRISON AND MORTON.
Russell Harrison in New York, MIR. Nor
ton En- Route 90 indianapolis.

Russell Harrison I'm New York, MIR. Nor
ton En- Route 20 indianapolis.
New YORK, Dec. 12-Russel b. Harrison.
son Of the president-elect, was guest at tho
Gilsey yesterday. He arrived at 7:3O o'clock.
and after breakfasting called upon Messrs-
Clarkson and Dudley at the Everett. Later
Mr. Harrison had a talk with Stephen b.
Ellxins concerning ranch lands in Dhich they
are interested. Then, ON finding that ex-
senator Platt had gone 70 Washington and
would not return until to-day, Mr.. Harrison
went back 70 his own hotel In the evening
he dined with friends Though Mr.. Harri-
son denied that politics had anything to do
with his trip, the tongues of the gossipa
wagged all day. They could not understand
why, if the presdent-elect's son was on n
political errand, Vice President-elect Morton
and ex-Senators Platt and Miller should hs
away from the city. Mr.. Harrison expects
10 remain IN the east about one week
Vice President-elect Morton, accompanied
by Mrs Morton, left for indianapolis at a,50
a. m. They went in President Depew's pri-
vate car, No. 100, over the New York Con-
tral railroad. They will remain away about
week, though Mr. Morton did not know
just how long.
Mr. Morton said before starting chat his
visit had nothing Of politics in it. His pres
ent relations with Mr. Harrison warranted 3
renewal Of their old friendship. Mrs MoF-
ton, who has never been in the west, looked
forward with pleasure TO the trip.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
WIN. b. SHARP & &C
BOARD oE HEALTH.
Committees 10 Confer ON the Project oi
Building Large Sewer.
Fourth and Market streets.

Committees 10 Confer ON the Project Of
Building Large Sewer.
The regular bi-weekly meeting of the
Roard Of Health was held last evening
The following resolution WAS adopted
Resolved That the Council be respect
fully requested toappoint committee to
meet with the board ON Tuesday. Decem
ber Is, at 730p m for the purpose Of
considering the advisability OF taking
measures for the construction of an in
tercepting sewer on the south side Of the
Brandywine.
Resolved, That like request be
sent to the Directors of the Street and
Sewer Department. the Board Of Water
Commissioners and the Board Of Park
Commissioners
The departments, excepting the Park
Commissioners, were notified and prom.
isod to have representatives present The
project of building this sewer has been
thought Of for some time. and If the
committees agree upon its construction.
the General Assembly viii be petitioneo
for sufficient money to prosecute the
work
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
Amatenr RicrclIst.

Charles Daniels, the well-known ath-
lete and trainer, says: "Will Windle is
the speediest bicycle rider in the country
The amateur riders Of America are faster
than the professionals The late Fred
Midgely was next to Windle. On August
30 last Midgely made half mile in m. A.,
10 s., the fastest made in competition
With flying start he has made the last
quarter of FIVE mile race in 30 s., which
is the best on record. There will not be
so much interest in professional riding
next year; the amateurs viii have full
sway. In training riders they are given
plenty Of exercise, substantial food and
go TO bed at 8. 30 and rise at z a. m. No
beverages are allowed, except TO those ac-
customed to the same. and then Bass
ale is the only beverage used No
smoking is allowed.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
eath or Robert :. smltb.

Robert s. Smith. the oldest carter in
this city, died at his residence No. 9l0
King street, yesterday morning Of menin-
gifts. The deceased was born in Ireland
in 1880 and come TO this country when
but six years of age. going straight to
Virginia, where he remained until he be-
came Of age. He then come to this city
and engaged himself to William Peoples,
a carter He subsequently married Mr.
Peoples's daughter and succeeded him in
business. The business was continued
with success and the result is large es-
tate. The old stables Of Mr. Smith at
Second and French streets have been a
landmark in the city for years His wife
and one son, Robert w. Smith. survive
him. The deceased was a Republican in
POLITICAL affairs He will be buried in the
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
on Friday at 80 p. m, with Masonic
honors by Washington Lodge, A. +. A.
NJ, of which he was a member.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
NEW CONTRACTS.
The jackson sharp Company Closes
Contracts-IR the shipyard.

The jackson a sharp Company Closes
Contraots-Ih the shipyard.
The jackson and Sharp Company has
received the contract for the woodwork
for a building at Fourth and Walnut
streets, Philadelphia now being built
for the Commercial Union Insurance
Company of London, England. The
building will be nine stores high and fin
ished in hard wood throughout.
The firm also received the contract to
furnish the wood work for two
dwellings at Bryn Mawr. Pa. VIII
liam Steele q Sons contractors,
and for factory on Fifteenth street near
Chestnut in Philadelphia for the Penn.
sylvania Globe Gas Light Company.
The five trusses to support the roof OF
the large shed to be built in the shipyard
have been put in place.
A cargo Of lumber is being unloaded
at the wharf
The large schooner for Captain Amos
BirdsaI has all its heavy timbers in
place.
A large number of cars are approaching
completion in the shops.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12

No Clothing house in Will
mington will show a bet
ter or more varied line.
We have Mems Suits from
$5 to $50, and boys and
children's from SIS to SIS.
We have the heavy over
coat for 81 that will resist
the fiercest storm, and for
$40 we will show you a
beautiful satin-lined Mel
ton or Tweed. Some
houses in Wilmington
make a leader Of this same
coat at SIS.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12

better be around our carpet
room.
We have a few remnants of
Smiths best Moquette Carpets
as follows I9, 9,243S,I44, 124,
.I34, 1917 S3S, "a, 2aH,
1914 2514, 2314. all regular
$I.5o goods. We will sell any
of these lengths entire for 81
per yard.
Have you seen our Oriental
handmade Japanese Rugs
the greatest combination Of
hideousness, ugliness, horrible
coloring, pretty designs, artistic
effects you ever saw-yet the
whole completing one of the
oddest and most stylish rugs
of the season. SO, $40 and
Sis only in large sizes.
One hundred Smyrna Rugs,
single door size, reduced from
$I.25 TO rs cents.
One hundred new hassocks
Brussels 55 cents Moquctte
SO cents.
WIN. B. SHARP s. co.
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
USEFUL AND HANDSOME
PR {: S In S.

We have now ON sale, purchased
expressly for Holiday Trade, hand
some and useful line Of goods. We
shall devote a portion Of our first
floor and large part Of the
second floor to their display.
The giving Of useful articles for
Christmas Gifts is growing more
popular each year, and we want our
share of this trade. The prices Will
be carefully looked after.
II Reed and Rattan Goods we are
showing many things novel and
cheap Rocking chairs, $3.50 to
$500; Children's Rockers, S1.75
up. Work Baskets, Music Stands.
Wood Baskets, etc. High Backed
Rockers in Antique Oak and Mahog-
any, $3.50 20 $1,000.
Madras Curtains, Lace Curtains
and Heavy Draperies. A word about
these goods. We have frequently
been told this fall our line of these
goods was the finest in the city.
During this month we will sell all
Curtains at a reduction Of 10 per
cent.
Another department in holiday
attire is our Rug and Mat Depart
ment. Choice things in Smyrna,
Nelvets, Goat and Sheep Skins.
Handsome Linen Cloths in sets.
Damask Towels Ga very appropriate
gift Down Pillows and Quilts,
Blankets, etc.
Come and look over the many
things. Some will find favor in
your eyes, we hope.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
The NEW YORK sPEAKERsHiP.
GEN. Hustled Withdraws from the Confess
because He Had an Opponent.

because He Had an Opponent
NEW YORK, Dec. 12-Gen. James W.
Hustled, the veteran legislator, has volun-
tarily retired from the race for the speaker
ship Of the New York state legislature. In
an interview he says:
II am out Of the fight / became a candi-
date for the position with the understanding
that ! would not be seriously opposed.
The loss of the state ticket was not antici-
pated. After the election the political stu
tion suddenly changed The entente cor
dale was disturbed by the result
Instead Of one leading candidate for a cabi-
net position, as there would have been in
ease Of success, defeat brought out two.
81 saw clearly that the speakership would
ho treated as a shuttlecock if this state Of
affairs continued, but, having announced
myself as an aspirant for the position,
and having received very fattering as
surances Of support from all sections Of
the state, thought it good politics TO stay
in the field being under the impression that
all personal ambitions would be surrendered
in the general interest was too much Of
an optimist
The lines Of depression have become more
and more divergent, and have made up my
mind chat, under the circumstances. It is my
duty TO Withdraw from the contest
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
Boys SUITS,
BOYS SUITS.
CHILDREN'S SUITS.
CHILDREN'S SUITS

Reduced in the same pro-
portion.
No leaders to draw you in.
Everything a leader.
The goods are new, the
finest and best Of our own
make; and sold just as strictly
as usual for guarantee and re-
turn of money. This is an
honest sale.
You can save S. to Sic
quicker than you can walk a
block.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
Covernor uIlrs Inauguration.

ALBANY, Dec 12.-At the request Of Mayor
Maher and other citizens Of Albany, Gov
ernor Hill has consented 10 have public in
auguratiou on rev Years day, and will &c
cept the escort Of the Albany military and
other organizations Which have rendered
their services. The mayor has appointed Il
committee Of eight prominent citizens, repre-
senting both political parties, who will have
sole charge Of the inauguration procession
and ceremonies. Brig Gen. Amasa Parker,
Jr., has been appointed chief marshal There
will be procession aud an inaugural ad-
dress by Governor Hin at the capitol
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
murdarous Assault on a Doctor.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA bold attempt was
made TO assinate DIR. Richardson, who lives
at No 3,0l5 Lock street. An unknown man
called and requested the doctor TO 60 to No.
2,S43 Poplar avenue 70 attend a sick woman
there. The doctor accompanied the fellow
to the place, and, while crossing through a
dark passageway to the rear Of the house,
was set upon by two unknown men. beaten
numerically and left for dead. When picked
up it was found that the doctor had sus-
tanned twelve separate cuts His wounds
are described as serious, but not necessarily
fatal The doctor cannot account for tho
attnck
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
AN HONEST SALE
WITH
HONEST REDUCTIONS.

Nothing but a stock Of
clothing too big, and the cour-
age to lose dollars enough to
cut it down. We have both.
We're not willing to wait; we
must move, and the stock must
move, and the stock must be
unloaded.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
Mr.. sprlnrer win stlol. to His Bni.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2-Mr Springer,
chairman Of the house committee ON terri
tories, said that he would not surrender his
position on the Dakota question, and would
insist upon the adoption OF his omnibus bill
il anything was done at this session upon
the statehood matter. He refuses to permit
the division Of Dakota under any condition,
holding that it is a national question, which
the people Of the territory should not alone
be permitted to determine, even by popular
vote Mr. Springer believes there win be nc
legislation on the territorial statehood Ques
tion at the hands Of this congress
Evening journal., 1888-12-12

death watch said.
IAN right the
m urderer an o.
wered, and he
sprang out Of bed
and dressed himself
in the black suit for
his death He
walked leisurely up
and down the jail
corridor as cage
lessly as though the
sands in the hour
glass Of his life had
not nearly run out.
He di1 NOT earn for
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
Who Owns The Pitchar.

In yesterdays issue of the EVENING
JOURNAL the statement was made that
the Wilmington Base Ball Club had re-
ceived the silver pitcher offered by the
fair association. The club has received
the pitcher not as the Wilmington Base
Ball Club but merely as the nine com
posed of Wilmington players which won
the game
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
CauOu. on rerritorlal Admisaions.

WASHINGTON, Dec IA caucus OF Demo
cratic members was held last night to can
slider the question Of admitting the territories
Congressman Cox's plan Of having a separate
vote ON each territory had but few support
erS Springer's omnibus plan seemed tha
most popular. No vote was taken and adj
journment was had until Thursday. It La
thourh- q biil admitting South Dakota viii
be favored.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
The Ferri. Reform school.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. l. Skillings, the new
superintendent Of the Ferris Reform
School, are expected to arrive in this city
to day They will take charge at once.
The new superintendent and matron are
persons Of experience, having been in
charge o. tbs Ay.-l SeLoo. FOR boys,
Westb0ro, Mass.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
whIte cap. wrItIng % oleveIand's sIayol

CLEVELAND, Dec. IA postal card was
received upon which was written;
Cry. Dec. II.
Mr. MAYoR-Unless you vindicate yourself from
the suspicion of being implicated IN the Axworthy
defalcation we will have TO infiict the extreme
penalty OF our obligations.
CAPTAIN WHITE CARS.
The card is decorated with skull and
cross bones, drawn in red ink across IL. The
mayor thinks that il was sent either by a
cranE O. - size one wh5 cc-s-~el~- Il >
joke.
Evening journal., 1888-12-12
REMOVAL
S AL e!

From now until Christmas,
in order to reduce our stock,
preparatory to removal to our
new quarters, No. 200, on the
opposite side Of the street, we
shall conduct a GRAND RE
MONAL SALE.