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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-01-16

We are requested by the Presi-
dent of the State Normal School at
Natchitoches to announce that here
after the annual session will be divi-
ded into two terms of four months
each, and new classes will be organ
lied in the Normal Department at
the opening of each term. By this
change many students who find it
inconvenient to remain at the school
continuously until graduation will be
enabled to attend during either term
for several successiee years until they
complete the course of study.
The Normal School has eerolled
during the preceding session two
hundred and seven students, NUN
Der much larger than ever before,
and the demand for its graduates as
teachers is steadily increasing.
The next term will begin on Mon
day, February 3rd, 1890.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-01-16
JANUARY Is. 1890.

The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment, all members present
except j. w Jeter. Minutes of the
last meeting read and approved.
A. e. Thompson was allowed for
six pairs leg irons and 8 pairs hand
cuffs, $40 80, and services as Clerk
TO Nov. 8. 1889, $47. j. 81. Cabeen
was allowed as Clerk to Dec. 4, 1889,
30, and tor witness script, So 30,
81 SO, S4-.S13 70. j. A. w.
Lowry, District Attorney, allowed
for legal services in case of w. j.
Mobley ct al, rs. Police Jury, aud
to date, $3.50. Henry Dreyfus &
Son we're allowed an account of
Nov. 6, 1889, for $50; and for blank
cts, $50.
G. A. WATSON was allowed for a
bridge at j. G. Ogden's, S1l5, and
for q bridge at the Cutoff 1852 so,
making s267 90.
Allowed, g. W. Bates, for first
premium on cotton, $40 pounds of
lint cotton from $500 square yards,
800; b. @. Burks, second premium
On cotton, 593 pounds lint cotton
from 4,72O square yards, S25; L. G.
Biggs, first premium on corn, 118
bushels and 81 pounds from 1, 900
square yards, $50; 9. NJ. Burks,
second premium on corn, 80 bushels
and 81 pounds from 4,444 square
yards 80.
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A ttorney at Law, Bellevue, LOuisis,. v.,.
"A practice in the Courts Of Bo Is.'s, sslil
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-01-16
Railroad News.

The business men of Shreveport
held a meeting in the rooms of the
Board of Trade, on last Thursday
night. President j. T. Utz called
the meeting to order, and j. Henry
Shepherd, Esq, explained the object
of the meeting, which was to sub
nit a proposition from capitalists of
Iowa, Kansas City and Boston to
build ninety miles of road from the
north line of the parish through the
city of Shreveport to the south line
of the parish, being connecting
link from Kansas City to the Gulf
Of Mexico.
The Gulf, Sabine and Kansas City
Railroad Company propose to build
and maintain this roadway, to es
tablish factory for the manufacture
of box, fBt and coal cars, which will
employ about $40 hands with an
annual payroll of about 100000;
and establish the division headquar-
tiers in the city. which will add also
about 1000 men to the working and
resident force. They ask in return
that the parish vote a five mill tax
for 10 years, a donation of 5O0x2, 600
feet in the city limits for terminal
facilities, and so acres within two
miles of the Phoenix Hotel for car
tracks. If the proposition is &C
cepted and guaraAteed; the work
will begin within 60 DAYS.
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We, the undersigned Banks and Bankers.
will pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana
State Lotteries. which may be presented at our
counters
RIM. WALMSLEY, Pres't La. Nat. Bank.
T. LANAUX, Pres State Nat. Bank
A BALDWIN, Pres N. o. Nat. Bank.
CARL KOHN, Prest Union Nat. Bank.
Grand Monthly Drawing,
Will take Place
At the Academy of Music, New Orleans,
Tuesday, February Iltb, 1890.
CAPITAL BRazR aaNn 600
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-01-16

A special from Little Rock, Ark,
January 10th, says:
"The Camden, Louisiana and Sa-
bine Pass Railroad Company, with
a capital stock of S3,000,OOO, has
Incorporated. The road begins at
Camden aud extends through Qua
chita and Columbia counties to the
Arkansas and Louisiana line, with
right to construct in a southwesterly
direction through Louisiana and
Texas to Sabine Pass. The length
of the road in Arkansas will be fifty
miles. The Directors are: A. S.
Morgan, president; w. E. McRae,
vice-preSident; j. B. Freidheim,
general manager; S. @. Sewer, sec
rotary; Chas. K. Rithen, treasurer;
FL. Il. Smede, attorney.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
nrNn.

BLACklST0N.-ln this city, on the aOth
instant. Albert Watson infant son OF William
B. and Mary f. Blacklston, aged months.
CHAMBERS this city, on Desenber
~, Mary Chambers, aged 81 years.
GARRlTY. = In this city, on December 25.
0atharlne 6arrity, in the 25th year of her
KYLE In this city. on the 2qtb instAnt
Henry Kyle aged 63 years.
LAWLER.-In this city. on Decenn her 25
BridRet, wife ot James Lawler.
LEWlS.-In this cit. on December 3d. J.
Harry, son Of j II. and Mary A. Lewis In the
9TH year Of his age.
L0PER--In this city, on the 25th instant
William " per, Sr., aged ~ years
LYNN On December s5, 1850, Ellen'I .ynn
aged 10 years
.MuLLIGAN.-On December 80 Philip
Mullip IN, aged 6s years.
Relatives and friar Dis Of the family are in
Nlted " attend the funeral from his late res :
uence, M $40 Kirk voOd street, on Friday.
January z, AZ 3 a. nj. High mass at ST Mary s
x. &. Church. lnterment at Cathedral Ueme-
terry.
MCuONNELL.-In this city. on December
E, Maggie Mcdonnell. daugi ter Of the late
John and Margaret Mcdonnell, aged "a years.
NEWElL-ln this city, Decam her 25 j.
Joseph, son Of Micnael and Margaret
Newell. aged 20 years and | month.
OFT I'm this city, on December 25, ri eder-
lex Ott aged S2 years.
RkYBOLD,--On the 9th instant, Barney
Reybold, aged u years.
SHAW .--In this city. on the cath instant
El2ev K. Shaw aged so years.
TAYIOR.--In New Castle. on December "a
Maria Taylor, in her h0th years.
WOODS.-On Decent er 25, Ann Elizabeth
aged q yeats, relict OF the late Richard q
Woods, in Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1890-12-31

CLEMENS-FOUST On December q. by
Rev George w. Finlaw, at his residence, 3i5
benson street. Camden, n. j., William MI.
Newark Del
DEYERELIr-SCHUMACHER.-AtNorr Norris
town, 70 Decemcer 20. by The Rev. H.
Peters, Walter II. leverell of this city and
caroline y. schumacher Of Philadelphia,
JEFFERIs- -HORN.-At Gloucester. n 7
on December23. Jo- II s. Jefferis and Anna l..
Horn, both Of this city.
PALMER -STRING.-At Roxborough. on
December "a. by Rev Benjamin 4. String,
Al, aired rs y Palmer Of New Castle county, Del !,
and Emma Mu'in String, daughter of the
officiating clergyman.
R-STEELMAS.-In this city. on
Mond y afternoon, December 20, BY Rev.
~ -, nm y; g Hanna, Ado nhus Palmer Of
Chester, Pa, and susanna Steelman OF Read
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
treasurer noyor,s stntomeu,.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 3l.-State Treas
urer Boyer, in his statementOf the finances
Of the state for the past year, says Of the
recent assignments in which the people are
interested: Upon the ascertainment oi
the fact Of the assignment of B. X. Jane
son & Co. and Of Delamater q Co.. who
held deposits aggregating Sl25,0O0, my
sureties deposited with Inc as state treas
urer sum sufficient to cover the full
amount of these deposits, and the same is
now in my hands, subject to the call at
any time Of the commonwealth, which
sum OF money l now hold as the state
treasurer to protect the commonwealth
against loss by reason of such assign
mentsn
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
TWo WE'RE KILLED.
Fatal Collapse OF Buildirg in New 70
city.

Fatal Collapse OF a Building in New York
City.
NEW YORK, Dec 31.--A wrecked build
ing, two men dead ten in Bellevue badly
wounded a dozen others less seriously I'M
jured and three men in prison cells is the
result OF a so called "acedentp yesterday
afternoon, when the roof Of house la
course of repairs on the southeast corner
OF Twenty-ninth street and First avenue
collapsed The names Of the killed are
James Durneen and Louis Weber For
several weeks back trainers, iron workers,
bricklayers and masons have been busy in
transforming the five story brick building
formerly occupied as Dukes cigarette fact
ory, on the corner Of Twenty-ninth street
and First avenue, into a lager beer brewery
for Hermann Koenier & Co. Proper pre-
cautions were not taken by the contractors
and the roof fell in, burying thirty men in
the debris
Acting Capt. Devery, of the Twenty
first precinct decided to arrest the fore
men Of every department. and the principal
contractors. Ii was not long before Joseph
Thurner, the masous' foreman, and VIII
lam NJ. Williams, the housesmiths' fore.
man, were in the station house, and Adam
Alderman, the injured trainers foreman.
was removed from ward into the "cagcn
at Bellevue. Charles Asst Of No. l,523
Avenue a, was subsequently arrested. A
detective was sent after Builders j. q n
Weber, who had the contract, and at 0.GG
John Weber was with his foremen.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
loNnoN,s eIa ElRes.
Two Extensive Conanerafions Cause Great
Loss OF Property


LONDON, Dec. 31.-The much abused
London fire brigade did some very credit
able work At yesterdays fire on Queen Vic.
toria aud Thames streets. The weakness
Of the department is mostly in respect to
defective machinery, and with the same
improved apparatus the men would not
make bad showing in competition vii III
the New York department. A severe snow
storm prevailed while the conhacrntion
was in progress, and at times he men we're
almost blinded by the driving sleer MANY
Of the men were badly frozen, and ii Il
feared that in some cases toes and fingers
will have to be amputated The total loss
was &Jl0.000 The loss to Revillon Frercs
was e]00, 900. Their stock Of furs was
valued Mt e250OOO. Half the stock was
totally destroyed, ana the remainder dam
aged
While large portion Of the fire brigade
was occupied in battling with the fire in
Queen Victoria street another serious
conflagration was raging IN the suburb Of
Hackney, sixteen engines being engaged
IN the attempt TO subdue IT, The property
destroyed in this locality was the works Of
Carless, Capel and Leonard, benzoline re-
finers and naphtha distilers There were
lO,OOO gallons OF spirits stored in tanks and
underneath the buildings, and while the
IRE was in progress several of these ex-
ploded with great force, injuring q num-
Der OF persons and terrorizng the popua-
tion Of the vicinity. The shock Of the ex-
plosion was plainly felt at points in Lon
don five miles distant. The works were
entirely destroyed. The loss is very heavy.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
The Centrni,a New atoad.

ALBANY, Dec 31-l'he scheme Of the
Central railroad to have their own rail
road TO the north from Utica and thus cut
off the revenue Of the Rome, Watertown
and Ogdensburg road has developed. Ar.
tieles Of incorporation OF the Mohawk and
St. Lawrence Railroad company have been
filed with the secretary OF state. The cap
ital stock is placed at 81 000 900, and the
road is l15 miles long, running from Utica
to point at or near Gonverneur, in the
county OF ST. Lawrence. There are 10000
shares, Of which II. Walter Webb takes
i,750. The managers for one year are: Ii.
Walter Webb, J. M. Toucey Theodore
Voorhees,C. N. Bissell, Il. A. Harrington,
all employees Of the Central road, and Wal
ter kotte, Thomas L. James, j. b. Dutch
or, Frank Loomis, w J. Van Arsdale, /.
A. Place, all Of New York, and Il. v. w.
Rossitter, Of Flushing.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
STILL PROTESTING INNOCENCE.
Sawteile Repeats His Charge That Or.
blood Was His Brothers. Slayer.

f7~WAFtN AecfifatH kNiS AHhTEf LnNI 8tf4
Blood Was His Brothers Slayer.
CONCORD, n. H., Dec 31.--In an inter
view with a reporter while en- route to the
state prison Isaac 3. Sawtelle, the con.
demned murderer, renewed his statement
that he was a victim OF circumstances and
martyr to prejudice and public opinion.
Said he: Every member Of the jury stated
before going into the box that he had
formed an opinion and that it would take
evidence 70 change It. One iuryman stated
that his mind WAS made up and it would
take good deal TO change him, yet the
judge let him go on because he stated Tint
he was an honest man. | thinl. that man
had no right to decide as 10 my guilt.
wanted to testify and expected To SAY
something before sentence was pronounced.
but was not allowed to do SO. My dyiuu
words will bs that l did not kill m,
brother Hiram and did not know that he
was dead until told OF il. DIR. Blood is thr
man who is responsible. If he had come
forward | would have accused him 10 his
face. He did not dare to appear; he did
not dare to face me He has had d chance
to establish ami prove an alibi, while
have been in iail, tied hand and foot.
knew nothing of the murder, as / stana
Hiram was to be killed or injured.
sDr. Blood was responsible in eyers
way. do not say that he killed Hiram,
that he fred the shots which caused his
death, but do mean that he knew OF il
and was responsible for it. Let il 70 tha;
stand with this accusation against Dr.
Blood, that he was responsible for NJ,
brother Hiram's death, aud on the sai
lows II | meet death there, | shall sun
make that accusation against him, and /.
shall still claim that / die an innocent
man. loved my brother Hiram / would
have given my life for him. ] always did
what | could for him and his family.
When ! was in prison | sent him 81 POD
and when came out one day lie asked mt
for $40 and |, in the goodness OF my heart,
gave him $50 Does that look rs though
bad determined TO take his life? The pub
lie Is and was against me; the press is and
was against me, aud with these two forces
/ could not cope
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
lie stole slammed Envolone..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The contractors
at the government stamped envelope
agency in Hartford. Conn, recently dis.
covered that stamped envelopes were be-
ing sold in Hartford below the regular
price, aud inquiry developed the fact that
they had been stolen over two years ago
by one Fay, who up to that time was
watchman employed by the contractors
Fay was confronted with the charge and
confessed to having stolen about 1000
stamped envelopes. Inspector Evans. Of
Boston. has advised the postofice depart
ment that over 10000 stamped envelopes
had already been discovered that were
sold by Fay, and that the government con
tractors acknowledge the liability and
will indemnify the government against
loss
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
A nnttle with Rnrrlnrs.

ST LOUIS, Dec. 3l.-While Herman Fet-
terer, owner Of u grocery and saloon at the
ornerof Howard and Twenty-iifth streets,
was shaking dice in the rear Of the store
with man named Burke two mask
ed men entered aud covering Fetterer aud
Burke with revolvers, demanded the money
in the store. Fetterer ran into an adioin
ing room to get revolver, but was met BY
two other robbers, who also carried revolv-
ers. The robbers secured about 500 ia
money, gold watch and other articles OF
value. As the robbers left the store Fet-
terer fired a shot at them, which the burg
lars returned, but neither took effect.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
nrntnIity to an Arsa romnn

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. s1.-The select
men Of the town Of Woodbury. may find
themselves in trouble in q few days. On
Sunday they sent 10 the New Haven hos
pital a town patient, Caroline Meramble,
aged 80 years, suffering from broken hip
and bed sores on her back The unfortu-
nate woman was transferred in a beach
wagon, in which there was nothing re-
sembling q bed. The distance is twenty
eight miles, aud as the woman had little
protection from the cold both legs we're
frozen before she reached the hospital and
she was in a dying condition. She died
yesterday Coroner Mix will make an in
yestigation, and will undoubtedly find that
death was caused from exposure follow
ing the action OF Woodbury's selectmen.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
ERlN'S LEADERS CONFER.
Parnell and O'Rrien Hold a
Secret Session.
THEY SEEMED ON GOOD TERMS.

Little Il Known a. to What was Accom-
plished. but the Negotiations Were Con-
Quoted in Very Animated Manner.
The Conference VIII BE Resumed Later
sBoULo6NE-sUR-MER, Dec. 3i.-Mr. Par
nell, accompanied by Messrs. John Red
mond, w Redmond. Kenny and Clancy,
all OF whom are members sf the British
house Of commons; Mr.. Scully, the de-
feated candidate Of the parnellites at
North Kilkenny, and Mr.. Byrne. editor Of
The Freeman's Journal landed here yes
terday afternoon from the Folkestone boat.
Messrs. O'Brien and Gill had already ar
rived here from Paris, aud the conference
between the Irish leaders took place at the
Hotel du Louvre
They Seemed on Good Terms.
Mr, Parnell looked well in health when
he landed here, though his right eye was
still bandaged. Shortly after landing Mr.
Parnell went to the Hotel du Louvre,
where be eventually met Mr. William
O'Brien. Messrs Parnell and O'Brien
then retired to private room, which had
been engaged by telegraph, and the two
leaders remained in conference for about
half an hour. At the expiration OF that
time Mr.. Parnell and Mr. o'Brien had
luncheon together, seeming to be on very
good terms
Laconic and Nom Committa1.
The conference was conducted in a very
animated manner Many kilograms were
sent during the day to London by both
Messrs. Parnell and O'Brien Mr. Parnell
and has friends went TO London today, and
Messrs. O'Brien and Gill will depart for
Paris. The only official announcement
was the following:
''Messrs Parnell and O'Brien met here
Tuesday. They had prolonged conver-
sation, which will be resumed in few
days. Naturally there is considerable
speculation as to what took place at the
conference, but little or nothing is actually
known at present concerning the arrange
npnf dieauqaad
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
aorernor nnI,s nress.rn.

Albany, Dec. 3l.-Governor 1Iill's annual
message 70 the legislature has been sent 70
the state printer. It will be more volumi-
nous than usual, and will treat ia a large
measure with the stereotyped matter that
has been the subject OF comment IN the
lastthr years. The governor will com
mend the working Of the ballot reform
law, but will suggest some additional safe
guards for protecting the rights Of the
illiterate voters A just apportionment Of
the state in election districts is asked for,
and this is considered as significant in view
Of the complexion Of the legislature The
other important suggestions cannot be
learned. but there are many.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
nnd Na,,s for nItnor.

PITTsBuRG, Dec 31.-The iron furnace
proprietors in the Mahoning and Shenango
valleys held au important meeting in
Youngstown, o., and resolved that on Jan.
10 they will close down their furnaces in-
definitely. Twenty-three furnaces were
represented. The operators claim that
owing to the high railroad tariffs and the
present cost Of coke they are unable to
continue work except at a heavy loss. The
coke operators recently reduced the price
OF coke twenty-five cents per ton, hoping
70 assist the furnaeemeu, but the latter in
sisted upon greater reduction, which the
coke manufacturers claim they cannot
cOnrede
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
Boar,Ied bv Train Rohber..

COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec 81-When train
No. IS, south-bound from Chicago to Louis
vile, reached Seventh street station in this
city three strangers boarded it and went
through the day coach "Throw up your
handsl' they cried to the passengers. AS
the coach was full oflades who were local
passengers but little attention was paid to
them. Frank Burton, an indianapolis trav-
cling man, attempted to show resistance,
but was overpowered anG robbed Of 500 in
cash. But few observed what was going
on until the work was done and the rob
bers had escaped. Officers are in pursuit.
with but little hope Of overtaking the train
robbers
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
Cut ais Throat With ! Rayor.

A despatch from Frederick, Maryland.
says: Washington Sample, an old man
living near Gracehsm, was found lying
dead on the floor Of his house yesterday
with his throat cut. one hand blown of
and two of his fingers lying on the
bureau. Sample was preparing his gun
for hunt when IL accidentally exploded
blowing of his hand. Dreading the
misery and pain he would endure from
bleeding to death, while alone in the
house, it is surmissd that he seized a
razor and ended his life by cutting his
throat from ear TO ear
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
40 OnestIon of pannl snnnns.inn.

PAIls, Dec. 3i.-The newspapers Of this
city publish dispatches from Rome dis
cussing the possibilities of the papal sue
cession The concensus Of opinion Is that
Pope Leo XIII will not be succeeded by a
Frenchman, inasmuch as it is understood
that the colleagues Of Cardinsl Lavigerie
do not feel disposed to press his claims for
the succession. Should foreigner be
elected, il is thought he will be either an
American or Cardinal Merailled. Of
Switzerland. In the event OF an Italian
being selected it is believed that the pres
ent archbishop Of Naples, Cardinal Gug-
liemo sanfelice di Acquavella, may be
chosen
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
James n. Gnrfl.ld ,T,r,Iea

CHICAGO, Dec. 31-James r. Garfield
the second son Of the late President Gar
field, last night became the husband Of
Helen Newell, daughter Of President John
Newell, OF the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad. The ceremony. which
was strictly private, was solemnized AZ 8
o'clock in President Newell's mansion on
Ontario street. Right Rev Bishop Me
Laren, Of the Episcopal diocese Of Chicago,
oiliciated. After the wedding supper there
was brilliant reception, for which nearly
800 Invitations were issued.
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
nnmncrnis ralnl,rnte.

NEW YORK, Dec 8l.-The Harlem Dem
ocratic club celebrated the late Democratic
victories by banquet at its club house
last night. A large number Of guests were
present. Speeches were made by Hons.
George Raines. Ashbel r Fitch, Amos j.
Cummings, William l.. Brown aud John
II. Fellows, Of New York; Benton McAiil-
Ian, Of Tennessee; William d. Bynum of
Indiana, and Governor Albeit, OF New
.Iprsav
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
LuokLEss LuolNpA POTTER.
She capsized on Barnegat and Seven OF
Her Crew Perished.

She Capsized on Barnegat aud Seven of
Her Crew Perished.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 9l-The schooner
A. ID. Lamson, which has just arrived here
brought Charles Walenbcrger, the sole
survivor Of the crew Of the schooner Lu-
cinda G. Potter. from Boston for Norfolk,
which consisted of eight men. The Potter
capsized Sunday noon off Barnegat aud
five men were drowned
The captain and the two remaining
sailors gained a lodgment on portion OF
the vessels house, but two OF them, one
the captain, died from exposure. When
the Lamson found the wreck Sunday night
and sent a boat to take off the men the
captain was still alive, but died half an
hour after being taken on board the rescu-
ing vessel. Wallenberger was scarcely
more than alive but soon got over the
effects Of his exposure
Evening journal., 1890-12-31
There Mnr no a Ynoht Rnne.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.--Lieut. William
Hem, Of the royal navy, accompanied by
his wife, has arrived here on the steamship
Umbria Lieut.. Hem is the owner Of the
English cutter yacht Galatea, which was
defeated in 1886 by the Mayfiower in a race
for the America cup. In an interview with
a United Press reporter Lieut. HEM said:
II am authorized to 90 before the New
York Yacht club and inform its commit
tee that a challenge will be sent If the only
objectionable clause Of the deed Of gift Is
removed-that as to measurement"
Evening journal., 1890-12-31

The ship Rappahannock, which is we'll.
known as the second largest vessel that
ever ploughed the waters of the Della
ware, arrived at San Francisco yesterday
from Hiogo, Japan, with 4, 400 tons Of
coal Since the big vessel left Philadel-
phia three seamen were killed On the
voyage from Philadelphia. John Bauer
and Thomas Mc6ee were slain, and on
the voyage TO San Francisco Herman
Grsnz was killed.