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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23

Edgar Fawcett says of New York
swell society: "The plutocrats reign
supreme. You seldom find profess
sional people, artists, litterateurs,
men eminent in the army and navy,
in the society circles of the metro
polls, as you do in other Cities"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23

The surest way to turn the atten-
ton of the people away from the
contemplation of official wrong.
doing, and stop the murmurs Of the
hungry, Idle and discontinued, and
thereby prevent them from chang.
ing the general run of things, is to
provide some foreign complications
for that purpose; or, if necessary,
circulate ssrumors of war; This
will stir up the patriotic spirit OF
the people, and while contemplating
the glory Of their country's flag
they will all the better submit to
1robbery under the forms Of law
II Farm and Ranch.
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DEFAULTERs.-It is about time

DEFAULTERs.-It is about time
that an example was made of some
o. the men, grown so numerous of
late, who, chosen as custodians of
the funds of the public or of indi-
viduals, appropriate the moneys to
their own uses. The newspapers
have been deluged with accounts of
the unfaithfuiness of these men.
Many men seem to regard the trust
funds placed in their custody as
their personal property, which they
may use as they think proper.
Speculation with these moneys is
almost universal. If the specula-
tions result successfully, the public
loses nothing; if disaster follows,
the pnblic loses everything and the
custodian of the money becomes
an exile to some foreign country
He is seldom arrested, and when
caught is seldom punished-never
adequately suffers for his crime
The immunity from punishment so
often granted to public defaulters
stimulates other officials to follow
their example. Some deliberately
enter upon q course of systematic
larceny; the majority merely "bor-
row" a few thousands of dollars
with the intention of returning it il
they are successful in their enter
prises, but in no way concerned il
they lose it.-[St. Paul (Minn.) Call
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23
Lieut.. Col. Dreux.

From the Shreveport Caucasian
Every now and then it is reported
in newspapers that Charlie Dreux
was killed near Newport News, Va,
July 5, 1861. 1t is a mistake! Lieut..
Col. Dreux was shot and killed
early on the morning of July 5, 1861,
about six miles from Lees Mills,
Va. The Federals had been ma
rauding through the country, the
Peninsula, and Gen. Magruder de-
termined to attempt the capture of
a party Of 100 to $50 foragers,
whose movements he obtained from
trusty source. The 4th of July,
1861, was day of jubilation in the
camp of the Dreux Battalion, con-
sisting of the Orleans Cadets
(Dreux Company, and the first en-
listed and enrolled for servicein the
State), the Louisiana Guards, Co.
A, the Crescent Rifles, the Shreve.
port Grays and Grivot Guards-five
companies, to which were after
wards added the Louisiana Guards,
Company B. During the 4th of
July jubilation Lieut.. Col. Dreux
addressed the Battalion in a spirited
and patriotic speech, in which he
told them that they had long been
spelling for fight and would proba-
bly, be in combat With the enemy
sooner than they expected.
During the night of July 4 the
orderly sergeants of each of the five
companies named were directed to
ask for twenty volunteers from each
of the companies. The whole Bat
talon volunteered, but only the
limited number could be available.
The expedition was organized du-
ring the night and after midnight
started on the march. Under the
command of Lieut.. Col. Dreux were
100 men of his Battalion, troop Of
cavalry, and detachment of Rich
mond Howitzers with one gun. The
command aggregated about 15O
men.
When five or six miles out Lieut..
Col. Dreux was apprised by his
scouts of the approach of the forag-
ing party he had been sent to cap
ture. He halted his column, placed
his men in ambush and ordered that
no man fire gun until he gave the
word. His intention was to draw
the enemy into a net, aud had &c
arranged his men that if the Fed.
erals refused to surrender they would
be canistered from the front, bayo
neted on the TANKS, and sabred ir
the rear. The enemy came on IN
suspectingly and were almost il
the trap, when some one (neve'
mind who), in wilful disobe
dience of orders left his position
and stepped into the road and ex
posed himself to the enemy. At tn
same moment q shot was fred from
the Confederate side, and Lietenan
Colonel Dreux, exasperated at tn
disobedience, rushed to the roadside
to see who had been 80 reckless
In an instant there was a reply b,
the Federalsf who fred a volley il
the direction where the man VIII
bad disobeyed orders stood, an,
then they retreated hurriedly. I
was shot from this volley whicl
struck Lieut.. Col. Dreux at the bel
Of his sword and penetrated tn
abdomen. Stephen Hackett of tn
Grays was killed by a shot from tn
same volley.
Lieutenant-C Colonel Dreux was a
gallant and true q man as ever tro
!. soil of Louisiana, and his Battalio
!. was made up Of young men, beari
less youths, whose ambition was
fight and die for the cause whic
called them toarms. In many con
mands during the struggle men er
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23

From the Baltimore SUM-

Guiding Principles.
From the Baltimore SUM-
Men of nature minds who are dis
tinguishing for prompt decision of
moral, social and political ques-
lions are men who have developed
fixed principles from their expert
ences. No question that is alto
gether new is likely to present itself
to them. Analogous cases have
been determined before, and it is
only necessary to refer the new one
to its class to find it answered on
general principles. The master of
his profession-the business man,
lawyer, doctor, or politician-be-
comes proficient in his work, and,
like a skilled mechanic, determines
questions as they present them
selves by virtue Of his long expert
ence and the possession of princi-
pies as fixed as the qualities of ma
terials with which he has to deal.
But there are some men without
principles; they are SO politic that
they change their opinions to meet
every exigency as it arises; they
have no fixed notions as to right
or wrong, and hence are irresolute
and uncertain. Their experience
! counts for little, for they have been
on all sides Of all questions, and
having no belief are left without a
| guide. Such men cannot be prompt
in decision or strong in any way.
They often attempt to make up for
their weakness by braggadocio or
the use of strong expressions in
writing or speaking, but never with
convincing effect after their charac-
ter has become known. To be a
leader of men, a moral, political or
social guide, man must have char
acter, strong beliefs or principles
and determination. They are all,
indeed, bound up together. The
man with strong beliefs has charac.
ter and the man with determination
must have guiding principles. The
young man who wants to become a
guide and teacher, one who leads
rather than follows, must develop
these qualities. He cannot be ex
pected to assume them all at once
as he would don his clothes, but
must build up his beliefs and prin
ciples by earnest thought and de
sire to find the right. That effort
will give him character, and thu
possession Of strong beliefs thus
gained will give him decision ant
determination. The important thine
is to start right, and this can b.
done only by an honest study o
principles. No one should accept .
moral, social or Political principle
as a ready-made precept to be stu
died from the books, but shout.
seek to find reason for Its adoption
, and make it part and parcel of him
self through thinking Of it. Th
t stock of principles thus gained vii
, grow gradually until they form
kind of philosophy ingrained in th
. fibre of ones being. The younj
7 man cannot be expected to exhibi
4 such philosophy at the outset of hi
, career, but when he has reache
| maturity if he should possess it b
t will be leader of his fellows, on
I to whom questions of conduct ca
t be referred for instant decision
3 Without such principles though
. out and made part of ones sci
Q the mind is vacillating, the heal
weak. The great men of the worlt
8 whatever their principles may b.
l always have some guiding belief
D which they can hold fast and b
| fhoir afoo1fosfnosa ;poproco 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23
Railways in Turkey.

There is only a trifle over 5000
miles of railway lines in Turkey,
but they are managed in some re-
spects better than any in more civ
ilized nations. The discipline on
the Turkish roads is very severe.
Negligence is punished with heavy
penalties, and if a collision occurs
all employees who share in the re-
sponsibility are likely to be sent to
prison, and if any one is killed or
injured, under sentences for long
terms.
Employees of the road who are
injured in service receive pensions,
and if the injuries prove fatal, their
families are provided for. There is
a penalty of 81 for walking upon q
railroad track. Cattle and other
animals found on the right of way
of railways can be confiscated by
the company, although the owner
may redeem them by paying %
cents each for sheep, dogs, goats,
hogs and other small animals. 1t
costs So 80 to get cow or horse
out of railways pound. Every
passenger must be in his seat when
the last gong sounds, a few mo-
ments before the departure of a
train. Travellers buying tickets
must present the exact amount of
money to the ticket agent, otherwise
he is authorized to charge a COM
mission of per cent. for making
change, which goes into his own
pocket. Passengers found on trains
without tickets are required to
pay three times the full fare be-
tween the place where they started
and the first station reached after
they are discovered, when they are
allowed to buy a ticket for the rest
of their journey at the regular rate.
One hundred pounds of baggage is
allowed for every ticket, but the
traveller must pay three cents for
having his trunk checked. The
oriental express and trains from
Constantinople to Vienna IA hours)
and to Paris (72 heurs) run twice a
week, and carry first-class parlor
and sleeping cars. Similar trains
run between Smyrna and Alden.
| Under the heading, "Will it be
Hawaii's turn nextW the New York
Sun says:
1t appears that sundry British
residents at Honolulu have claims
against President Dole's Govern
ment for damages to their persons
or property received during or since
the revolution that overthrow the
monarchy. The British Govern.
ment is expected to look after these
claims.
It does not appear that any Con
sular or other officer of Great Brit
ain at Honolulu alleges that al
affront was put upon him, and il
this respect the case of Hawai-
would be like that of Nicaragua
Yet so potent has England fount
the device of landing troops ant
Selling forts and Custom Houses
that she might we'll be inclined t,
, extend it to Hawaii, Honduras, O
, any other little Republic where he
j, people may have imaginary claim
upon the Government.
= In fact, England would do we'll t,
clear up as many of these little pc
: cuniary affairs as possible while tn
Cleveland administration remain
in power.
D Who taught the raven in a droutl
p to throw pebbles into q hollow tire
where she espied water, that th
b | water rniuhf rioo on 90 oba ,,c;,h
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23

BooKs.-Never, under any Cir
cumstances, read a bad book; and
never spend a serious hour in read
ing q second-rate book. No words
can over-state the mischief of bad
reading.
A bad book will often haunt a
man his whole life long. 1t is often
remembered when much that is bet
ter is forgotten; it intrudes itself at
the most solemn moments, and con-
teammates the best feelings and
emotions. Reading trashy, second
rate books is a grievous waste of
time, also.
In the first place, there are a great
many more first-rate books than
ever you can master; and, in the
second place, you cannot read an
inferior book without giving up an
opportunity of reading q good one
Books, remember, are friends;
books affect character; and you can
aslittle neglect your duty in respec,
Of this as you can safely neglect
any other moral duty cast upon
you.-rC oleridge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-23

Each one sees what he carries in
his heart. Il Goethe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
CREATED A STIR.
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY on THE
LATE DECISION.
Is of the Opinion That the Supreme
Court Has Killed the internal
Revenue Laws.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 22.-The start
ling announcement is made by Colonel
Noble Smithson, a Knoxville attorney
who has had much practice before the
United States supreme court, that the
decision on the income tax has alSo
killed the internal revenue laws. In a
carefully prepared opinion, Colonel
Smithson says:
Justice Fuller, in his opinion, says
the constitution divides federal tax
alton into two classes. First, direct
taxes; second, imports and excuses,
and that direct taxes must be appor-
toned among the several states in
proportion to their representation in
the House Of Representatives The ap-
parently logical result Of this opinion
is that all federal taxes. except du-
ties on import Chat is to say taxes col
lected under tariff laws, must be APP
portioned among the states according
to their representation in the House of
Representatives. The act of August q,
1894, (the Wilson bilD section 4S, pro-
vides that there shall be levied and
collected on all distilled spirits, etc.. a
tax of 1.01 on each proof gallon The
statutes Of the United States levy tax
of cents pound on tobacco, etc. 1t
seems clear, according to this opinion
direct taxes on personal property, and
not being proportional among the sew
eral states according to representa-
ton, they are unconstitutional and
void.
IF this view be correct, the supreme
court has not only wiped out the in
come tax, but has practically repealed
internal revenue, as it affects tobacco,
whisky, brandy, etc. If this construc-
IL |. II
rect taxes, including those of real and
personal property, must be levied &C
cording to representation. so that the
rich people of New York, Massachu-
sets and other eastern states will pay
more tax per capita than the poorer
people of western and southern states.
OF course, this is not to be thought
Of 1t would result that practically all
revenues to support the government
must be raised by duties on imports,
and instead of reducing the tariff 1t
will necessarily increase it materially
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should be adopted in order to further
trade relations and to insure greater pro-
lection to foreign interests in China.
Minister Denby's suggestions are as fol-
During war, consuls of friendly powers,
acting for a belligereIit have all the Juris-
diction that its consuls had during peace.
China to be opened TO foreign resi-
dence, as western countries are
ANY missionaries to go where they
please and to reside an buy and be
Foreign goods to be subject to no
taxation except import duty, until they
reach the consumer. They are not to be
taxed, as 1t is now done, as soon as
landed.
'3lo internal revenue tax to be laid on
goods which discriminate against them,
nor to be prohibitory, nor in any event to
exceed per cent. nor to be levied on
foreign goods unless a similar tax is
levied on native goods of the same char
local authorities shall have no power
to provide that freight shipped in native
bottoms shall pay less export duty than
freight shipped in foreign bottoms, and
export tax shall be uniform.
Stringent measures shall be taken to
prevent anti-foreign riots, and if such
occur, the rioters shall be punished and
damages shall be paid.
"-AIl ports of China shall be open to
foreign trade.
authorities shall be prohibited from treat
ing international matters, except to settle
claims Tor damages done To foreigners.
mo viceroy or governor shall have
power to make any contracts with for
eignerS for the purchase or supply of any
material; such contracts shall he made,
or authorized by the imperial, or central
government.
every port in China ordinarily used
and frequented by sea going ships, shall
be open TO all the world.
1.-The co lstwiSe duty of 212 per cent on
goods sent down the Yang Use 1<iapg and
intended to be sent abroad shall not be
paid in specie but a bond shall be taken
that if the goods are not exported in n
certain time, the coastwise duty shall be
paid.
Draw backs are abolished and bonds
are substituted for the payment of coast
wise duties in order 10 relieve the conf
mercial community from q useless ex-
penditure.
''The Yang Use Kiang regulations to be
amended, or abolished. No bonds to be
required on goods shipped from this point
shall be delivered into another. an ex-
listing regulations that is entirely alb
surd.
Private yachts. non-commercial ships,
may ascend the Yang Use Kiang without
taking out clearances at Chin KianE.
1.-THE provincial authorities shall haze
no power to tax foreign goods for any
purpose whatever. Such taxation should
he ordered by the central government
only.
"Libelous and scandalous publications
Affecting foreigners shall be vigorously
.a1 ,:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
THE COLD SHOULDER
What the White Metal Gets From
the Republicans.
(Special 10 nc Herald.)


Portland. Ore, May 22.-The Repub-
lican state convention was held here
today.
This evening four delegates were
elected from each of the two congress
sional districts Of the state. These
delegates are also opposed to any &C
ton on the silver question by the Re
publican National League. There was
no 9k&Snpt made to introduce resolu-
ton Wearing on silver and the senti-
meHt of the convention, as indicated
by the delegates chosen, was strongly
against action calculated to comni,
the Republican party of the state.
either for or against free coinage.
This evenig a large meeting was held
at which a number of prominent Re
publicans made brief addresses.
At tonight's session a resolution in
troduced by the silver men calling for
the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of Is to was voted down by an over
whelming majority. There was no call
for a division on the question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
WANT MCDONALD.
MURDERER OF DETECTIVE MOORE
SEARCHED FOR.
Last Heard of in CalifOrnia-The
Reward Now offered For His
Head is Very Large.

Denver, May 22-The detectives of
the Wells Fargo Express company, as
well as the police, are searching for
James Mcdonald, alias Los Angeles
The police want him for the muir
der of Detective Al Moore and the ex-
press company for the Cripple Creek
stage robbery Definite information
has been lately obtained that Los
Angeles was seen in San Francisco
in a saloon on Kearney street. A city
detective recognized him as an eX-
convict, but not as the murderer Of
the Denver detective. Chief Earring
ton has telegraphed to the San Fran
cisco authorities, requesting them to
make every effort to apprehend the
much wanted man.
Three days after the murder of Al
walked into a drug store in Altman
and purchased some salve and some
bandages. At the time he had a
bloody cloth wrapped around his
neck, and DR.. Leavenworth asked
him how he was hurt. He said that he
had fallen down a shaft and hurt him
self. The wound was really one in
fiicted by Detective Moore, who shot
Los Angeles" after he ran.
Two days after the bold robbery of
the express company the man disap-
reared from Altman, leaving with the
two men who are now suspected of be-
ing the highwaymen. From Cripple
Creek Mcdonald was traced south to
Arizona, and from thence into Cali
fornia. His capture now seems
to be but matter OF a few days. The
reward on his head is very large.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
CITY, %.

Pentecost, either publicly or privately,
recite from some prayers ITO the holy
spirit, we grant on each of those days
an indulgence of seven years and seven
guarantees; and a plentary Indulgence
on any one of those days or on the
feast of Pentecost itself. a. on any day
following octave. provided having con-
fessed their sins and having received
absolution or holy communion, they
pray God, according to the intention
which we have above expressed.
We further grant that those who de-
sire to repeat for the eight days fol-
lowing Pentecost, the same conditions
may again gain both the above men
toned indulgences, these indulgences
may be applied to the souls in purga-
tory, and by our authority we decree
and order that they shall he available
each year for the future, those things
being observed which are required by
law or custom.
Given at st. Peters, Rome, under the
seal of the FISHERMAN, the 9Th of May.
1895. in the eighteenth year of our
pontificate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
BER1NG SEA FISHERIES.

Washington, May 22.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote, the British ambassador,
called at the state department today
and communicated to Acting Secretary
Uhl important advices just received by
telegraph as to Boring sea. 1t en-
braces a full list of all Canadian seS1-
ing vessels which have cleared for
Boring sea, together with their equip
ment and all necessary Information TO
permit the American authorities to act
intelligently. Sir Julian also took oc-
casion to clear up some misapprehen-
sion as to the British naval vessels
which will patrol Boring sea.
The conference with Sir Julian was
very satisfactory and put a more
favorable aspect on che Bering sea
question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23

Grams were so overcome with enthusi-
asm that a wild rush was made for the
place where Miss Davis stood. and in
an instant she was surrounded by d
mass of men, all pushing pell nell to
grasp her hand. Realizing the danger
of such a crush, Governor Lowry and
several others eXtricated Miss Davis
from the crush and placed her where
she could be seen by all and bow her
acknowledgements. A royal shout
greeted her appearance, drowning her
utterances, but demonstrating that the
children of Jefferson Davis are dear
to those who for four years followed
the stars and bars. Soon afterwards
Miss Davis was driven to the resi-
dence of Judge Masterson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-23
ROMANS MURDER.
HIS WIFES NAME NOW Connected
WITH 1T.
A Rather Too Warm Affection For
the Hired Man May Have Had It's
Effect.
Especial to The Herald.l

Boise, Idaho, May 22.-The murder
of Thomas Roman. the Boise valley
farmer, has not yet been aprehended.
1t is the belief of the officers that Ro-
nan was not killed by a vindictive
tramp, as first supposed, and there are
many rumors afioat as to the evidence
the officers have as to the identity OF
person or persons who committed the
atrocious crime. An evening paper
prints a story to the effect
that the wife of the muir
dered man and hired man are
the subjects of suspicion. Attention
was attracted to the strange actions of
Mrs Roman, who did not seem to be
deeply affected by the shocking af-
fair as she would have been under cir
cumstances of a different character.
Neighborhood talk involving Mrs.
Ronon and the hired man INDUCED in
for some time prior to the killing, has
given color to the startling rurnors
circulated since the murder It is
said Mrs. Roman has been arrested,
but this is not confirmed.