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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28
ST. JOSEPH. La, FRIDAY. AUGUST %, 1885,

= n - ,.r.--~- -s.-.- \. ~
Of section nve eds< ee teases e'.s =, - Of
the northwest quarsr on sees,on l.s''.. lso
the Tensas river, and ~ OF ssv..o ~, ~
lying between Choctaw Bsyou ano no tne
river In township ten, range mac: ea't 80 49,
tanning about one hundred anu my ON %
Total seven hundred ana twenty aoio'
,,-. a,.,a~
opkrown Ts',,is Wnssb last known owner.
rcuan 1 ssoa 20 "a tares lss8. s10. .os. taxes
,soi s1c t,s tcxes ise5. slO.0s; total taxes,
S1v,oz. Sms -..,-.st c,.xter NJ section seven
- ING sh;r savcn ranre ten. east. con-
.een, .es ~ =. s,ss h,p,ndrsd and sixtv acres.
'ai'Aii's 'A'o ''''''''' - -
Unknown owner.
Watson, Daniel, last known owner.
Taxes 1892, s25. 20, taxes 1898, $2o.20, taxes
1894, s2E.2 taxes 1895, $25.soi total taxes,
|! e100.s0.
The east half. and the east nan OF tne
southwest quarter OF section tnirty-nye IN
| township eleven, range nine, east, CONSUMING
| four hundred acres
I
ohku1wn v,n,o, ow',Is. Io.;sb last known owner.
r.rsS 100 ssl al taxes 1858. s64. .46, taxes
tSs, nos So@,0' sa1e' -'
III - .ectsop fourteen east OF the Tensa,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28
REMOVABLE PROPERTY.
site Of Louisiana VS., Delinquent Tax Deb
iors---parish Of Tensas.

BY virtue Of authority vested In me, by the
constitution and laws of the State OF Louis
lana, will sell, at the principal front door OF
the Court House in which the Civil District
Court OF said parish is held, within the legal
hours for judicial sales, beginning at 10
O'Clock am, ON SATURDAY, the 26TH DAY
OF SEPTEMBER, 1896, and continuing on
each succeeding day until said sales are com
pleted, all immovable property on which
taxes are now due to the State Of Louisiana
and parish of Tensas, to enforce collection OF
taxes assessed in the years 1894 and 1895, to-
gether with interest thereon from the 3lst
day OF December. 1894, and from the 31st
day Of December, 1895, at the rate of two
per cent. per month until paid, and al
costs.
The names Of the said delinquent tax-pay-
ers and the amount of taxes due by each on
the assessment OF said year and the immova
bic property assessed to each to be offered
for sale. ms follows:
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28

1894, sa5.2o, taxes 1895, taS.0Oi total taxes
The south east quarter and the west nan .
~ the north east quarter OF section eign.,
township twelve, range eleven, east, consaln. ~
inc two hundred and forty acres, ana tne
east half Of the west half Of section nine,
township thirteen, range eleven, east, con
tsinino one hundred and sixty acres, con-
tanning In all four hundred acres
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28
A Michlgan Town pestroyed by Fire

A Michigan IoWn lsessroyou W ro'
Ontagon, Mich, was destroyed BY
fire Tuesday afternoon. OF the city OF
about 9, 900 people hardly house is
left standing. Among the property
DESTROYED is the extensive plant OF the
Diamond Match Company, and sixty
million feet of lumber in their yards.
Conservative. estimates place the loss
at 81, 500, 900. No lives were lost OF
last reports.
The flames passed through the main
part of the city, destroying all the
houses, many residences, the match
company's mills, the water works, cleo
trio light plant, court house, jail, etc
The confagration was caused by fores
fires.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28
.pUM'S TRADE REv!EW
Pse1sl Evsuis Have 10 lHausass q Bust
asss PvssIssis.


R. @. Dun I Coz vSkly .rsvievoi
trade says:
Political events OF the eek hsd NO (.
definite influence Dn buiness pros
poets, for the phenomenal vviations IN
sterling exchange and the bsinning Of
imports Of gold may be fairly ttributed
to the accumulatang excess OF 1urchan-
disc exports over imports, td|xhish
attention has been repeatedly Slled,
exports from New York for thepast
two weeks having been 20 per 8pt.
| larger and imports here 2l per cdt.
smaller than last year. The rad
movement of grain and the unususit
early marketing of cotton tend strongly
! to aid the banking syndicate which has
undertaken to regulate foreign ex-
change.
SPECULATION has advanced wheat
| over / per cent. during the weet, corn
q small fraction and cotton 6-8, the
principal motive power being reports
of injury to growing crops. Assefore,
the unfavorable accounts are in some
measure discredited by the continued
heavy movement from the farms, wes'
tern recsiets having been 10, 697 Isl
bushels in the two weeks, against Z.
7D9, ,s63 bushels last year. With pfice
Sc lower than last year such . move
ment cannot be interp1 sted as a sign Q
deficient yield.
heavy, although the pf1ce il still D
low that one wonders why the produc
Is put into oars inste>d Of hogs Tn
alarm about the destruction OF costo'
has been most vigorously worked her
!, and abroad, and has already raised th
price, although II Is yet to be see
whether the yield has been 80 far d
. minished as to warrant price nearly
! cent higher than year ago.
Some additional failuresin the lun
: ber trade call attention TO the contir
: uine depression which appe@sto rssu
at least in part, from expectisns entel
: tanned by many that the unlHnited i
: crease in new buildings duing Il
: past year or two would be perhanen
= Nothing encouraging yet can pc sal
!. regarding the WOODEN manufsstur'
and the demand for goods. even
= recent reduction in prices, is dea
pointingly small. Sales of wool ct
three chief markets have been 90
q. 7. e70. 900 IN three weeks. against Il
). S37, 400 last year and 1851. 4O00s
70 / the same weeks OF 1892. A hea
N auction sale Of cotton goods broee
az prices which are considered az
al encouraging and the current demand
re- fairly maintained, although the mi
a. are not inclined to nakelargecontra
ed for the future in view OF the rise
~ raw materials. In general, the wol
he ing force in the textile branch does
lin appear 70 have increased.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-08-28

A great amount Of rain has fallen
in Colorado the past week, caus-
ing heavy floods in various localities;
The principal damage has been railroad
washouts, which have been quickly re-
paired on,all lines. A food came down
Cherry creek, through Denver. the bed
of which il usually almost dry, FRI
day night. bat very little damage was
done. At Sunset . focd in -Four Mile
creek washed away the town hall ana
,art Of 3 street. The placer mines are
ruined for the season. The dams clear
down to Boulder canyon are washed
away and the country roads destroyed.
without warning the almost dry creek
bed became raging torrent. A wave
/ at least six feet in height, with . huge
mass of trees, stumps and wreckage OF
ali kinds was the forerunner OF what
was coming. No loss Of life isrsportsd'
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

BALTIMORE, April 22.-The Republi-
can State convention was called to order
OF 1910 p. m. to-day by United States
Senator elect Wellington. By far the
largest number of delegates wore big
red badge on the lapels of their coat
upon which was aphotogrsph Of William
Mckinley and the inscription in gold
letters, patriotism. Protection, Pros
peri:y, William Mckinley. the Nations
Choice"
From the talk prior to the assem-
bling OF the convention 1t was apparent
that there would be but little friction
Turing the'proceedings, although some
of the eastern shore delegates declared
sheir intention OF opposing gold plank
In the platform.
A. P. Barnes, of Worcester county,
was chosen temporary chairman without
dissent. Mr.. Barnes made q brief sd-
dress, In which he advocated protection
and "a dollar which would be dollar
the world over" Ailusions to Reed and
Mckinley were loudly applauded.
Then followed the adoption of Q motion
of Mr.. Wellington that all resolu lions be
first read to the convention and re-
ferred. A delegate from Frederick
county offered q resolution instruLting
the delegation to use all honorable
means to secure the nomination Of Nc
Kinley. Thia was greeted with cheers
and referred, as was also another that
the prepondereDce of sentiments among
Maryland Republicans WAS In favor Of
Mckinley, and requested the delegates
to act accordingly.
The platform reads: I'VE, the Repub.
licana of Maryland. In convention as.
sembled, rei.erate our allegiance to the
principles Of the national Republican
party. We declare for protec hon to
American industries. believing that only
in protection can prosperity again come
to the nation. We are in favor of gold
upon which to base our circulating me.
dunn and opposed TO the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver under en- in
ternasional agreement of important
commercial countries. Therefore, Re.
solved. That no instructions be given
the delegates"
The delegates at large to st. Louis
chosen are: George L Wellington, Jas
A. Gary. Willism T. Mals.er and Robert
p. Graham. s
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
ROANOKE,
RICHMOND.

SUMMARY.
Earned r1ns-Roanoke, 4; Richmond. p Two.
PAS base h%!tsILipp. Williams Fender Three base
hlts-Tnil, McFall. Wilson, Woodruff. Stolen
bases-Gockman, Tate, Fender, Berte. Double
plays,Wrigey to Goehenour to Tull; Gochenour
on Woodruff, q. Struck out-By Lipp, j; by
w, Woodran' = Time OF game-Two houIs. Um-
Baseball Notes.
Sullivan has been ordered By Nick
Young not to play in any OF the games
with Roanoke until he can decide the
question OF where he belongs. Cedar
Rapids claims him by right OF reserya.
ton, and Young Is now investigating
the matter, and in the meantime Tuil
will cover the initial bag.
Norfolk will play in Roanoke the re-
mainder of this week, and either Chees.
bro or Coons will pitch for the locals in
to- days game.
Whitehill, the second baseman, will
arrive this week.
Local Amateurs
The Campbell street team defeste d
the Allegheny Institute team yesterday
by score OF to 3. Batteries: Camp.
bell streets, Saunders and Gilmore: In
stitutes, billiard. Kird and Rainy.
The Northeast Sluggers defeated the
Brick Bow team yesterday by q score
Of II to z.
Petersburg Still Winning.
PETERSBURG. Va, April 2e-The
third game of the series between Peters
burg and Norfolk resulted in another
victory for Petersburg by score of 90
to 9. Schmit was knocked out of the
box In the third inning and was re-
!ieVed by Redding, who did good work
for the visitors, but was unable to stem
the tide. Kelly and Breen, of the home
team, distinguished Themselves by
clever catches OF hot liners. Kttson
pitched good clever game and his
field work was OF high order.
Score: II
Petersburg ......... 26902 O2O2-2s 20 7
Norfolk. 211600-9 10 7
Batteries-Kitson and Quinn Schmit, Redding
and Armstrong.
Lynohburg PLAYED Ball.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 22-Lynch.
burg played q perfect game this after
noon and Portsmouth, on the other
hand. WAS very errstic. The batting
was about en- even thing, but the field
Ing of the home team was very yellow
Portsmouth. .....soooooOoiIl u T.
Lynchbnrg. S0012 Ox-- IL
Batteries-Leach and Rollins; Boylan and
schabel
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
THE PEARL BRYAN MURDER.
Progress OF the Trial of Scott jackson a
Newport, Ky.

Progress OF the Trial of Scott jackson at
Newport, Ky.
NEWPORT. KY. April 22.-In the trial
OF Scott Jackson to-day the cross
examination indicated two lines of
defense--one that the body was killed
by some drug several hours before 1t
was beheaded, where it was found, and
the other that ell confessions of jack
son were made under durance, were not
voluntary and will be incompetent as
evidence.
DR.. Gillespie, of Green Castle, testi.
lied that about January jackson ad.
mitted to him that he was iliicltly in
innate with Pearl Bryan and that she
was in trouble. He asked Gillespie's
advice and was told to marry Pearl. He
then positively refused.
DR.. Gillespie then was requested to
identify seven different letters, as writ
ten by Jackson, which he did and to
each Of which the defence objected, and
was overruled. Some of these letters
are to DR.. Gillespie. What their con-
tents are will be unknown for some
DAVIS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
POLLARD MURDER TRIAL,
The Coils Slowly Tightening Around
Mary Alternately.

The Coils Slowly Tightening Around
Mary Alternately.
FARMvILLE, Va, April 22.-OwinR to
the absence of Judge Crute, who was
called to the bedside of his son ct Bed
ford City. the case of Mary Abernathy,
charged with the murder of Mrs. Pol
lard, was not resumed until this after
noon. Judge Crute opened court st AIS
O'clock.
Phil. Watson, who did not finish his
testimony yesterday. was recalled. He
stated he was with Mary Alternately and
Pokey Barnes when the news of Solomon
Marable's arrest first reached them.
When they were informed Of his arrest
they created q "blusteration," and
thanked God he had been caught.
81. A. White. of Fort Mitchell, was
next called. His testimony was very
damaging to Mary Abesnathy, who
made certain statements to him soon
after Marable's arrest.
Lula Alternately, who married q SON of
Mary Alternately, was then called. Cap
tain Wise. counsel for the defense, OBJ
jected to her testifying, which caused q
spirited tilt between him and Judge
Mann. Judge Crute reserved his opin.
lon until tomorrow. Court then ad-
1ourned until tomorrow.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
THE GAME YEsTEsDAY,
Ine magicians Beat the Legislators In
~ Score OF o to T.

Ine magieians Beat the Legislators In IN
~ Score OF to1.
a large and enthusiastic crowd Of
roosers saw the locals down the Rich
monos yesterday In . pretsily played
game to the tune OF 8 to 2. Lipp pitched
Tor the home team and, with the ex.
tnvincible.
In chat almost fatal sixth the Leo,s-
lators, who had been blauked nn en-
that time. knocked the ball this vsv
and that way, up and down, criscross.
sideways and all around, which With
fwo errors by the locals Melted them six
huns. ''A
AZ this stage OF the game Is began to.
look blue for the Asgicians. The score
stood to in favor of Richmond. Ms.
Fatlsied off with hit, Lipp was given
base on balls. Cockman struck ont
ana In the meantime Wells caught Limp
on nrst and he was called out. Groves
nat safely and scored McFails and went
90 the third big on the throw-in. WI.
iiams was presented with Q base on
osiis. Wrigley said he needed q hit
ana msoe one. which scored Groves,
iioiiowed oy Tate, who raped out MOE
the rubber.
This lead of two runs proved too much
Tor the Legislators who, try az thew
would only succeeded in bringing one
man home. The Magicians started the
run getting in the frst inuing. Cook
man sent the horse hide aafely over
Tenders head, Groves landed ano.her
In the right field territory and went to
third on the error of little Barley Kahn.
Cockman had scored and the "fsns''
were yelling themselves hoarse.
Williams got an eye on the ball lust
as 1t was crossing the plate, and
smashed out q two Dagger thar scored
Groves. The Magicians were given
goose eggs until the fourth. and by the
splendid stick work of Gochenour, Tull,
MCCALL and Lipp, who hit In succession
Tor two singles, q double and triple,
which Melted three runs. Woodruff
ewirled the sphere for the Legisl asore,
but he could not put the ball over the
plate where the Msgioisns could not hi :
1t. They were In the game to win, and
played snappy ball from start to finish.
Tull covered himself with glory, and,
by the way, he covered the initial baq.
Wrigley, Groves and Gochenour all
played great ball in their respec tive
positions. The Legislators put up q
ragged fielding game, and but for the
sixth inning would not have been in It..
line score tells how 10 was done:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Serious Friction Caused.

BALTIMoRE, April 22.-It is currently
reported In financial circles here that
serious friction has arisen between the
members of the local reorganization
committee and the receivers of the Bal
timore and Ohio Company, owing to a
ref. sal on the part OF the receivers to
let the committee make such an exam
instion OF the company's books as is BY
them deemed desirable.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Iowa PopuIists Convene.

Dies MONIES, Ia, April 22.-The
Populist State convention met to-day
with Gen. James Weaver as Temporary
chairman. He delivered an hour and
@ half address, closing as following:
I'VE are masters OF the situa .iop, and
II not unwilling to accept victory we
will be victors." Weaver will be per
m anent chairman. Speeches were mad 9
by Coxey and Taubeneck,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Missionary DIaz Released.

HAVANA. April 22.-Captsin General
Weyler. 1t became known this afternoon,
has decided to release the Rev. Albert
Disz, the American Baptist missionary,
and his brother Alfred from custody, on
condision that they will Immediately
leave Cuba. A dispatch from Matanzas
says that two American newspaper corr
respondents. Messrs. O'Leary and DAILY,
are retained by the authorities there.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Boxing Match at Long leland CITY

NEW YORK, April s2-The feature of
the Eureka Athletic Club was q 80 round
bout between Johnny Lavack, OF Cleve-
land, and Tommy Dixon, OF ST. Paul.
The decision WAS awarded to Dixon, who
Will now be matched against George
Dixon, champion featnerweight OF the
world
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Upright Plano. eIKo

ONE splendid upright piano, seven oc-
taves, fancy walnut case, second hand.
but In good order and tune, for $3.50, on
payments OF 81 per month. without in
terest. real bargain. Hobbie Piano
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
North Carolina Republicans

MAxToN. N. c.. April 2s.-The Re.
publican Congressional convention of
the Sixth district met here to-day. J.
Nd. Smith was nominated for Conereas.
The delegates go uninstructed, but were
favorable to Allison for Presidents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
ACCIDENT TO THE PRESIDENT.
A Stumbling Horse Breaks the Harness
to Mr.. Cleveland's Carriage.


to MIR. Cleveland's Carriage.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The report
that the horses attached to the Presi-
dent carriage were frightened at troll
ley car and demolished the carriage, is
denied at the White House, where 1t Is
stated that one of the horses stumbled
and broke the harness. thus causing .
delay. Gardiner Hubbard was passing
In his carriage, and the President con-
tinued the remainder of his ride to
Woodley with him. He was not thrown
out or injured, nor was the carriage
harmed.
Another Account.
WASHINGTON. April 22.-An accident
to the team in which President Cleve.
land was driving to Woodley this even
ing caused alarming statements as to
the safety OF the President to spread
quickly over the city.
MIR. Cleveland left the White House
at $50 and just after crossing a car
track on the city's boundary the nigh
horse slipped and fell. The other horse
becoming frightened plunged about and
fell over the pole of the carriage on top
Of his mate. A large crowd gathered
and the frightened horses were quieted.
The President had rem aimed perfectly
cool and stepped from the Victoria. BY
cutting some of the harness the horses
were liberated. A lamp had been
Kicked of the carriage, bus other than
this the vehicle suffered no damage.
The President continued his trip to
Woodley in the carriage Of Mr.. Gardiner
Hubbard.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Standing OF the Clubs.
A Record.

$4,000 MILES on = Cleveland" bicycle
without break. For particulars look
| in the windows of Roanoke Cycle Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
STRAWBERRY sHsRBET,
FIVE CENTS.
ICE CREAM SODA,
FIVE CENTS.
EGG PHOSPHATE,
FIVE CENTS.
MAsSIE'S PHARMACY.
President Cleveland's Cousin Married

President Cleveland's Cousin Married.
WILwAUKEE, Wis, April 22.-Miss
josie ID. Cleveland. e cousin of President
Cleveland, and Robert G. Battisby, q
merchant tailor OF Minneapolis, were
married here yesterday. Miss Cleve-
land. accompanied by her mother, ar
rived here and met Mr.. Batsisby by ap.
pointment. The couple left for Min.
neapolis after the ceremony.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
MEMS fine footwear.
GLKEsoN & TAYLOR
Tillman SPEAKS IN Kentuokv

owENsBoRo. KY, April as.-Hon. B.
f. Iillman spoke to five thousand peo-
pie here this afternoon. Senator Till
mans speech caused much enthusiasm,
especially in his denunclation of the
financial policy Of Cleveland and Car
liale
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
The eattieship Massschnsatts

BosrsN. Mass. April 2s.-Ths new
United States battleship Masssohu.
sets, which left Philsdelp hia lass week
to make her trial trip off the New Eng.
land COST, arrived at quarantine early
this morning.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
y Rsys.

Reys.
X RAYS. the most powerful light. fail
to detect the slightest defect In the
"Olevelsnd" Bicycle. They are famous
by faultless manufacture. Roanoke
Cycle Co., sole agents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Want N'KINLEY FOR PRESIDENT
Maryland Republicans Met in
Convention Yesterday.

Tho Proceedings Were Very Harmonious,
and Though the Delegates Favored
Mckinley. For President, Thoy Were
Not Instructed-Ths Platform Declares
For Protection and Favors Gold as
tho Basis of Our Financial System.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

OUR Shoe Department Is now open.
The latest and best in stylish footwear.
GILKEsON s. TAYLOR,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Met in Washington.

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-The inter-
national arbitration convention met here
to-day with 800 delegates in attendance.
Senator Edmunds was chosen president.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
Come and See

The material we will
use on your house.
Galvanized Iron Cutters
And RainWater Conductors.
Roanoke Roofing and Metal Cornico Co.,
Commerce st. and franklin Road.
J. z. OOLLINGWOOD. Manager.
- Phone aoa-...~sun uUs
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

OUR csc Golf Caps are yours for this
week only for 100. Jos. COIN.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
THE wEAraEx.

FL forecast for virRinini Tho weather
Will continue cool and fair Thursday;
slightly warmer Thursday evening;
northeastiy. shifting to southeasterIy
winds.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23
A Record,

is. 600 Mills on "Cleveland" bicycle
without break. For particulars look
In the windows Of Roanoke Cycle Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

LIGHT summer coats now on sale at
COHN's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

CLEVELAND BICYCLES at Roanoke
Cycle CompanY's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-23

HE United States Government re-
ports show Royal Baking Powder su-
perior to ell others.