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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
Bossier District Court.

District Court, Judge J. 7. Boone
presiding. convened at Benton on
Monday, Jan. 26. Following are the
proceedings of the first week:
Defaults were taken in the following
cases: ]. H. Nattin ve. Henry Harris,
Hughes & Williamson VS.. E. J. Bryant,
]. II. Nattin Vs. N. W. Griggby, s.
w. Vance VS.. VIM. A. Wyche, E. J.
Leman VS.. W. A. Wyche, S. j. zeigler
VS.. W. A. Wyche, answer fled by
curator ad hoe; Marquee & Co. VS..
Grigsby, Simon Herold vs.. Frank
Boyd, VIM. Estes, JEFF Butler, JEFF
Davis, John Cooper, A. G. Thompson;
Parker, Mcclellan & Co. VS.. L. B.Plat;
Merchants and Farmers Bank vs.. A.
II. Hamiter.
Mark, Stadler & Co. VS.. G. B. Aber-
erombie. Judgment for plaintiffs.
Succession of N. w. Sentell. 3rd
annual account homologated.
Tutotship of Ellison NJ. Adger.-
Fifth annual account homologated.
State vs. VIM. Dorsey. Trespass.
Plead guilty; fined SIS and cost.
State VS.. Steve Stephens and Bob
Taylor. Charge, burglary, Nolle
pros.
State vs. Walter White. Assault to
kill. Plead guilty; fined $40 and cost,
or 30 DAYS in Jail.
State VS.. Newt johnson. Assault
to kill. Plead guilty; fined $40 and
cost, or 80 days in Jail.
| State VS.. Geo. Smith ct al. Nolle
pros entered.
State VS.. Andrew Edwards and
Richard Smith. Charge, larceny;
nolle prosed.
State vs. Lewis Oliff and Joe Busby.
Charge, trespass. Upon payment Of
cost, nolle pros.
State VS.. Lucien Miner, running
horse on public road. Plead guilty.
Fined five dollars.
State vs. VIM. Wayne. Charge,
retailing liquor without license. Plead
not guilty; waived trial by jury and
elected to be tried by the Court
Acquitted and bond cancelled.
State VS.. R. NJ. Sibley, ct ais
Charge; burglary. Tried by jury and
} acquitted.
j. III. Nattin vs. Henry Harris
Prayer for hearing fled.
Sam Benjamin VS. r. L. Stenson
Judgment for plaintiff.
Simon Herold VS.. VIM. Estes, JEFF
Davis and Frank Boyd. Judgmen
for plaintiff in each case.
, Parker. Mcclellan & Co., vs.. L. B
Platt. Judgment for plaintiff
Merchants and Farmers BauE
VS.. A. 81. Hamiter; judgment TO
plaintiff.
E. Jacobs rs. f. NJ. Hanks; iudg
ment for plaintiff.
Matte Scott va. Henderson Scott
Judgment for plaintiff.
r Sam Benjamin Us. John Reed an(
Ed Feed; judgment for plaintiff ii
each case.
Henry Virgins, Noah Campbell
t Jake Smith, SiIas Campbell, BuC
Marks, concealed weapons, PLEADED
guilty. Each were fined SO aut
> costs, or thirty days in Jail.
Lizzie Dickson ct al, acquitted
and prisoners discharged.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

The latest statistics show that the
suicide mania is spreading in Ger
many to such an extent that even
children take their lives. During
tbs six years ending with 1888, $50
school children committed suicide.
Many of these suicides occurred in
the elementary schools, and were
prompted by fear of punishment.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
Homestead Entry No. a0oQ.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, ,

Land Ufhee at NRfchitOches, Ia.
December 80, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge or Clerk Of the
District Court, at Benton. In. On FehruarT
18th. 1891, viz: Homestead Entry No. $500
John Chesley Burks-for the southeast Ouarter
OF southwest quarter, southwest quarter Of
southeast quarter Of section 2, northeast uuar-
ter Of northwest quarter, northwest quarter
Of northeast quarter Of section 49, township
q North, Range II West Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: d. NJ. Morrison. w. d.
Johnson John Mccall, w. C. Banks, Of ROCKY
Mount P. o.. La.
Januarys, 1891. fsb Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Demands for Conventions to revise
State Constitutions are being made
IN very many of the Northern and
Western States for thu purpose of
nalinA such instruments clearer in
their power Of regulations for carry
ing companies and the exercise of
authority in settling differences be-
tween capital aud labor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

The present style of writing legal
instruments comes from England
and is unsuited to these days. 1t is
burdensome and ambiguous, not to
say anything of the work and cost it
sntails. A deed seems to be nothing
but words, words, words. No won
der people tire of the nuisance. The
people want deed for property just
as they do business letter-short
and 10 the point.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Dogs VS.. Sheep was an issue in
che North Carolina Legislature, re-
Gently, and the dogs won. A bill
was before the House for the pro-
lection of sheep against dogs, and it
was defeated by q vote of 80 to 8.
The Richmond Dispatch, comment
ing on this matter says: ga former
Clerk of the Virginia State Senate
used to say frequently that no mem
Der of the Legislature was ever re-
elected who had favored the passage
of dog law or law protecting sheep
from the ravages of the dogs"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

The manufacturing interests need
have no fear that any harm will come
TO them through a reform of the
tariff by the Democratic party. It
seeks TO encourage, not to restrict
their growth. It would make them
better able to compete with foreign
nations in the markets of the world
By giving them untaxed materials,
thus putting them on 9 footing OF
equality in this respect with the
manufacturers of other countries.
The Democratic pledged itself in the
Iaat two campaigns land there is no
indication that Il proposes to change
its poliOy1 not to withdraw protec
tion from any industry that had
grown up under the tariff so long as
il needs protection; but il does insiat,
and will endeavor to secure by its
revision Of rates. that the consumer
ehaU share ia the benefts which will
accrue srom free raw materials.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
Parish Treasurer

Gov. Jones, of Alabama. has made
arrangements with the commission
ers of agriculture of Virginia, to pro-
cure for him trees from ali the most
notable battle fields in Virginia.
These are to be slipped to Montgom
cry and transplanted on the Capitol
grounds. The fields designated by
Alabama's Governor are Manassas,
Malvern Hill, Appomattox and Pc
tersburg near the crater,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
SEraa Sale,

E'strayed before R. C. Ssinson, ]. p, Ward ..
~ Bossier parish, La, and will DO sold at
BrownIee, La, within the legal hours Of n =.
u. and 4 ?. m, on Monday, March 2, 1891. one
Brindle Cow, bob tail, smooth crop OF rieht
ear swallow fork in left ear. Also, one Year
Ing. DARK, with white spot on right side, under
eIif in left ear, split in right. Also. One bIaek
Heller. crop OF left ear, swallow fork In RIGHT.
All appraised as $12.
The owner Is requested TO come forward
prove property, pay charges, SC.
w. Z. MORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

AT Ocala., Florida" writes the
editor in his report TO the Indiana
Farmer of the Alliance Excursion,
Gas at most other places where we
stopped, wa were surprised and de-
lighted at the magnificent oleanders,
the castor bean plants-often Is or
20 feet high-the towering magno-
las with their dark evergreen leaves,
the live oaks, covered with green
moss; the roses in bloom, honey
suckles and various kinds of shrub
berry. It is q land of beauty and
delight TO the northern visitor"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Farme1s' institutes are to be held
in each of the congressional districts
Of Virginia under the auspices of the
State board of agriculture.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

During the year 1890 over 1000
houses were built in the city of Roam
oke, Va, at an aggregate cost of at
least 100000. The town is still
growing, and the present year prom
ises to beat the record in house build
ing at Roanoke.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

ESstrayed before G. B. Norman, y ~
IA S, by w. r. BumgaFdneE, o.
1891. and will be sold az AidNag, -
parish, La, within the legal 1ogls
Saturday. March 2, 1894, small
Colt, right hind foot white, and s
face. Appraised az IS.
The owner is requested 70 e1
prove property, pay charges. go
W. c. BANKS,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

It is said asociety has been formed
IN Southwestern Kansas by farmers
for protection against loan and in
vestment companies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

A few pointed reasons why Cheatham's
Tasteless Chill Tonic will be great success
1t Is absolutely free from all deleterious ingre-
dients; as pleasant to the taste as honey: an
absolute aud neyer-failing cure for all Inalari-
Gus complaints. Guaranteed to cure. What
more could you ask.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
Grand Jury Report.

To the Hon. j. 7. Boone, Judge Of the End
Judicial District Court holding sessions in
and for Bossier Parish. La.
We, your Grand Jury, beg leave
to submit to your Honor this our
anal report. After being duly sworn
and empannelled and ably charged
by your Honor, we repaired to our
room to consider, deliberate and
diligently inquire into all such mat
tiers as might properly be brought
before as. We have dispatched
business as rapidly rs was compati-
ble With public interest, but have
been somewhat retarded in trans
acting business on account of the
difficulty in getting witnesses before
US promptly.
We have taken up and investi-
gated about rs charges and have
ignored A, as we considered them
trivial aud the evidence insufficient
TO make cases that would lead to
convictions. We have found 81
bills, large majority of which are
for minor offenses. We are satisfied
that there is diminution in crimes
of grave character.
We find the public roads of the
Parish in deplorable condition,
which speaks badly for the efficacy
of our road Law. We find it almost
impracticably to get at those whosl
duty it is to have the roads worked,
on account of the uncertainty of
convieting parties when charges are
preferred.
| We have examined the offices
and books of the Clerk and Sheriff
and find them neatly and orderly
kept as circumstances would permit.
The Parish Treasurer not being
present, we had no opportunity to
make an examination of his books
| We recommend and suggest 10
the Justices of the Peace in the va
riOus Wards of the Parish that they
be very careful and considerable in
sending up cases Of minor offenses
as the majority of them are genrr
ally ignored by the Grand Jury
upon investigation, thus consuming
considerable time of this body anG
frequently mourning unnecessary
expense to the Parish.
Whilst we see a pressing need fol
some furniture, pigeon-holes, etc.
at least temporarily, We do not re
commend much, if any, outlay a
present, in the premises, orin build
ing a Court House and Jail OIL
account OF the present status of th,
Court Honse question.
We wish to extend to your Houo
and the District Attorney our thanks
for able and courteous advice ant
assistance in our arduous duties
and to the Sheriff and Clerk, anC
their deputies, for the prompt man
ner in which they responded to on
calls and necessities.
We now ask that this report b,
received aud that we be discharged
from further labors at this term o
Court. Respectfully, etc.
G. A. WATSON, Foreman
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

HarrisoR's administration will go
dews 90 posterity as the one that got
away with the largest surplus the
country ever had in less than two
years after 1t came into power.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05
BELLEVUE. La,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY a, 1891.

Rev. Robert COllyer, the venerable
clergyman, says ne has never been
aick abed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Summer eOmeth on apaee, and soon will the
granger be engaged in his annual struggle
with chils aud fever. Take time by the fore
lock and lay in supply of Chestham's Taste
less Chill Tonic that your days in the land may
he MANY
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Governor Hogg, of Texas, recon-
nends railroad commission after
the Georgia pattern.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

1t is too much to have to scratch for living
and for relief also. Hunts Cure will not help
you in the former case, but will cure the Itch
or it costs you nothing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

We predict for Cheathams Tasteleas Chill
Touic an unprecedented success. The we'll
known reputation Of its manufacture is, of it
self an ample guarantee fits superior merits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

One OF the most singular facts about the
growth of London is its regularity. It may
be roughly taken that every month about
1000 houses are added.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

A talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that
is of faithful spirit eoucealeth the matter
Proverbs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

The river at Shreveport Monday
last was 24a feet, and stationary.
At Fulton, 18t feet and rising.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Though have bound and strengthened their
arms, yet do they imagine mischief against
me.-Hosea vii, Is.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-02-05

Owing to illness / was unable TO
attend Court during the Grand Jury
term, which accounts for my books
not being examined.
W. Fl. SoANLAND,
Parish Treasurer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06

Boston goes to South America this
spring. That is a great mercantile
expedition from the Hub will go car
rying the products of the leading
manufactures of New England and
such other states as joins in the enter
prize. A fleet of steamers will carry
these products. Every branch
of trade will be represented. The
expedition will visit every port OF
Importance in the West Indies, Cent
raj and South America. 1t is move
in the right direction and should
have an important bearing upon the
commercial relations of the United
States with these southern countries.
That $3.50, 100000 of business done
annually--with southern countries is
worth trying for.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
CAPT. sCHRAMM's ADDRESS.

To the citizens of San Antonio.
Having been unanimously nomina-
ted in open convention, as their can
didate for mayor, by the citizens OF
San Antonio who are opposed to the
present administration, deem 1t pro.
per before the election takes place to
make public my views regarding the
present as well as the future of our
city.
I claim that with the large amount
of money expended within the past
few years, and for the payment of
which the city has become response
BILE, that a great deal more should
have been accomplished. Consider
ing the amount of work that has been
laid out and for which monies were
appropriated, why is it that SO much
of work up to date remains i'm an I'M
finished condition, and yet the money
has been expended. This matter
should be enquired into.
1t is certain that the work has not
been completed yet, the money, which,
according to the estimates, would
have completed 1t and was appropria-
ted for that purpose, is gone.
Why is it that con tracts have been
entered into by the city, and yet
those contracts have not been carried
out, to the public detriment and loss?
/ anticipate for this city a great fu-
ture If its affairs are placed in the
hands of . progressive administration
and conducted in q business-like
way.
/ claim for myself to be active, pro-
gressive, and possessed of business
qualifications sufficien ito conduct the
business of this city successfully.
1 am of the opinion that the
mayor of city should be its head
and take the first place in all
movements tending to make
known, both at home and abroad, the
advantages his city has to offer to
those desiring to make home among
US.
/ believe that the mayer Of q city
should always be q Representative
figure in all that tends to her
developments, and that 1t should be
his aim to show every possible
courtesy to those who may be reason
ably expected to add to her prosper
ity.
I believe that the mayor of a city
should be it's host on all proper
occasions in the entertainment of
foreign corporations, distinguished
visitors, or men of capital seeking a
place for investment. He should
make the business of the city his
business; the economical administra.
ton of its affairs his constant study
its prosperity his sole aim.
Should be elected to the Office Of
mayor of this city, to which have
been nominated without my desire,
shall endeavor to discharge my duties
faithfully In the light of the views
have above expressed.
EDGAR SCHRAMM.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
The Civ Attorne VS. Office.

A reporter of the LIGHT called upon
Mr.. W. w, Walling this morning to
ascertain definitely as to whether
there was any truth in the rumors,
started by anonymous contributors TO
the ring organ, the Express that
since the announcement of Mr..
Bergstrom for the office of
city attorney, that he (Walling)
would withdraw from the citizens
ticket, which had honored him with
unanimous Endorsement. In reply
to inquiries, Mr.. Mailing said "that
he regretted very much to run ON any
ticket against Mr.. Bergstrom, and had
1t not been for the positive assurance
on the part of the latter gentleman
on last Saturday and Tuesday, both
to him and mutual friends, that he
fBergstrom), would not under any
circumstances have the Office longer
and that even if elected, he would re-
sign, he (Walling), would have de-
clined to run on the opposite ticket.
That he had not seen. Mr.. Bergstrom
since that time and believed
that although his name appeared ON
the administr ticket, yet he be-
lieved still that it was only done to
fill up the ticket and that Mr.. Berg
strom did, not desire the Office and
would resign it for business reasons,
if elected and this being the case,
Mr.. Walling stated that he would
stay in the race until the polls
closed. as he cid moi
feel that he would be treating the
convention nominating him, fairly by
pursuing any other course. That if
elected, he would perform the duties
of the office to the best of his ability
and energy and would not exult over
it; nor would he, if defeated, regre
keeping faith with the citizens noml
mating him."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
Late Japan News.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.-Sixty-
four silk dealers met at Kanawa,
Japan, to devise means of rescuing
the silk trade from its utter stagna-
ton. They will petition Parliament
for loan of S2,500,00 to enable COM
panies to export silk direct to foreign
countries.
The court of inquiry on the burning
of the steamer Shanghai, and by
which over 2G0 lives were lost, finds
that every possible effort was made
by the captain and crew and that no
one is to blame for the disaster or its
consequences.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06

THE southern states contain more
than half of the merchantable timber
in the United States, her cypress
supply being rated at 10000, 000, 900
feet. The LIGHT has always under
stood that the supply was large, but
has not had time to measure it. 1t
accepts the figures as correct.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
Brazil Tabooed.

HAMBURG, February 6.-The Ham
burg-American Steam Packet Com
pany has issued a circular stating
that it will not convey any Germans
to Brazil. 1t is understood that this
action upon the part of the steamship
company is due to recent complaints
of harsh treatment made by German
emigrants who have gone to Brazil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
RATIFIED OFF THE RAILS.
Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train
Men and Taken i'm Transit

Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train
Men and Taken i'm Transit.
Gillespie county undertakes to build
the road to Llano herself.
Conductor VIM. Parish, of the s. A.
p. is on the sick liss.
Five Sunset specials passed through
Wednesday night.
Exceedingly cold weat Their is report
ed along the I. and g. N. north.
Passenger Conductor Lyons of the
3. p. is still laying of, owing to sick
ness.
The Raymond Whitcomb California
excursion, ten coaches, 165 passengers
leave New Orleans, Monday, Feb.
9th.
A large number of local railroad
men are down with q light sickness
es now prevalent, and the boys have
to hustle to keep up with the work.
The European governments, In
view of the recent cold weather, are
seriously considering the problem Of
adequately heating the cars.
Chief Clerk d. B. Keisser, of the
LndCuluo duu uOblN0 power u0pdrt
ment at New Orleans, was in the city
Wednesday.
The entire outstanding indebted
ness of the Texas Western will likely
be settled by the first Of next week,
says Receiver 81 Packards.
Traffic which had been stopped by
the heavy rains, has been re-estab-
lished between Waco and Lott, and
trains are now running regularly
The Texas construction company,
which was organized in 1881, for the
building of the Texas and Great
Western railroad from Austin to De-
catur, has been dissolved.
The Piedmont Air Line has ar.
ranged q number of special excur-
sions from Washington, d. c., to the
City of Mexico. using Pullman palace
buffet cars and making no changes.
Tney leave Washington Feb.3 and II,
March II and 81, returning leave Mex
leo Feb. II and 26, March II and 26
and April 8.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
China's Troubles.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6.-Terrible
storms have been aiding widespread
famine in its work of death and de-
struction in the interior of China
Floods and fire have also occurred.
In one district 81 900 people have been
DESTROYED.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
Uncle Sam Goes.

LONDON Feb. 6.-The Morning
Post, referring to the decision of the
United States supreme court in the
Sayward case, says: Whatever may be
the ultimate decision which, the su-
preme conrts arrives at, Englishmen
and Canadians will recognize the in
tegrity of that tribunal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-06
Hunt is Here.

Vote for II. II. Hunt for Alderman of
the 9th ward.
Railroad men are not blanket voters
No man can make them vote to suit him
Those kind of men are not for sale. Vote
for Hunt
II. II; Hunt is the friend Of the poor
man. Vote for him.
Vote for him. roy =
Hunt pays big wages and works nine
hours. Vote for him. INV
Vote for Hunt and your interests are.
safe. No iobbing will get him.