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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

Shortly after midnight Saturday the
report of pistol was heard on Texas
street, the principal thoroughfare OF
Shreveport. After the first report
Of the pistol man was seen running
down the street toward the Phoenix
Hotel corner, while an infuriated wo-
man kept firing at him until three
more shots was spent and the man was
out of her sight. The woman who at
tempted to kill the man is named Lille
Richardson and the man she tried to
kill was Julius Lemle, an employee in
the Ell Dorado saloon. When the
police arrived at the scene of the shoot
ing they arrested the woman and took
her of to prison. The woman stated
that she tried to kill him because he
was paying attention to another woman.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Managerand Bicycles Disappear.


L. Alton, manager of the Climax
Cycle Company, and several hundred
bicycles have disappeared from the
company's stores at 1876 La Sale street
and 1T Monroe street, Chicago, Ill.
Creditors with claims sggregating more
than $50, 900 are trying to find prop
erty of the company that can be at
tached. M. Cohen, of the Cohen
Clothing Company, claims large share
of the wheels in question, by virtue of
bills of sale. Some of the missing
wheels were found in the building oc-
cupied by the Cohen company. Attor-
ney Andrew B. Cohen, one of the law
yers for the Yost Manufacturing Com
pany, of Toledo, says two car loads of
wheels were shipped few days ago
from Chicago to Rudapesta, Hungary,
and the Investigators declare they were
shipped in the names of relatives of
Alton. Other wheels were found
among various agencies in Chicago.
The agents of the creditors claim to
have located more than $50 bicycles.
The Yost Manufacturing Company. of
Toledo, has claim for wheels against
the Climax Company, for $40, 253; the
Rellis Cycle Company, of indianapolis,
is said to be creditor to the amount
OF $1,000, and the Henly Cycle Com
pany, of Richmond, Ind, $500
There are reported to be many smaller
creditors.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
A .sBadn Man KiIIed oy q Lad.

VIM. Abrams was shot and killed
two miles east of Bastrop, Thursday
evening, by Jack Carroll, lad about
thirteen years old. Abrams went to
the home of Ed Carroll armed with a
shotgun and, cursing Carroll, told him
he was going to kill him, and threw
his gun down on him. Carroll cried
Murder" and his wife jumped be-
tween the men and prevented Abrams
from shooting at once, but he was still
trying to shoot Carroll, when young
Jack Carroll fred from the house with
double barreled shotgun, shooting
Abrams in the back of the head, in
fiicting mortal wound from which he
died few hours after. The coroner's
inquest exonerated young Carroll.
Abrams was regarded as q bad man,
and was fugitive from Justice in Qua
chita parish, where he fired into a
train, and when the deputy sheriffs
went to arrest him at night they sepa-
rated into two posses, and coming on
each other Unexpectedly, and each
believing the other was Abrams,
opened fire. with the result that two
deputies were killed.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

This country, TO people who have not
looked into the matter, does not figure
as a large owner Of floating property
outside Of war vessels and those at
tnched 10 the revenue and lighthouse
service; but recent careful estimat 70
shows that on one part Of the Miss
-issippi River the nation owns over one
thousand craft of different kinds. That
is the stretch between New Orleans and
Cairo, and the value Of the vessels and
their outfit for riprap, revertment and
levee work does not rall much below
100000 When work is rushing there
are at times 10000 men employed on the
vessels and in connection with the tasks
assigned them.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Two BOYS KILLED by lightning.

Friday afternoon, about 2 o'clock,
near Alexandria, negro by the name OF
John Morris, while riding along the
public road near Mr.. @. r. Haworth's
plantation, on Bayou Rapides, was
struck by lightning and instantly
killed. Another negro. riding with
him ct the time, was also badly
shocked. 1t is reported that about
twenty years ago two white men were
killed in the same manner near the
same spot, while taking shelter from q
rainstorm under an oak tree.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
STATE ENCAMPMENT.
Sponsor and Maids Of Honor Are Sc
Iected.


lected.
Company A of the First Regiment,
located at Baton Rouge, is making ex-
tensive preparations for the encamp-
ment to be held at Lake Charles next
month. The certainty of an encamp-
ment has awakened an unusual spirit
of interest among the members Of this
company, and it is believed that they
will march into camp not less than
fifty men strong For some weeks
past the company has been drilling
three times week, and it is stated
that they intend drilling every day
from now on till the encampment.
These drills consist of close and ex-
tended order in company drill, and
target practice. 1t may not be amiss
to say that the boys are confident Of
carrying away their share of the hon.
ors. At the encampment there will be
a contest in company competitive drill
for a prize of $50, and there will also
be offered a silver cup for the best
score at target range. The company
have selected sponsor and two maids
of honor, who will accompany them to
Lake Charles. In making their selec-
ton the boys have spared no pains to
combine in their choice the charms Of
beauty, grace and talent.
The sponsor is Miss Alma Hsbert,
and the maids of honor are Miss Jessie
SchorteD and Miss Alma Msnser.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
An American Insnlted.

There is bad feeling against Am eri
can sportsmen and horses on German
race tracks, largely due to the case OF
Robert T. Kneebs, who was convicted
of fraud in having raced the trotting
mare Bethel under the name of Nellie
Kneebs on German race track Last
year. This bad feeling broke out Fri
day at the West End races in Berlin,
when Mr.. Kolliner, clerk to the
United States embassy, was grossly in
suited and ordered of the track, os-
tensibly for audibly criticising the
races. Mr.. Kolliner has written to
the president of the West End associa.
ton, making complaint Of the treat
ment which he received.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
United states Court.

The United States district court,
Judge A. Boarman, convened at the
courthouse in Alexandria, at 10 am.
Thursday, and after the transaction OF
the following business adjourned sine
die: United States VS.. Charles Lewis,
passing counterfeit money, bond for
feited; United States vs. Andrew Mack,
nolle prosequi entered; same VS..
George Woodward, embezzlement,
transferred to Shreveport at next term
In July; same VS.. Anthony Epps, SELL
ing liquor without license, tried, found
guilty and sentenced to thirty days.
imprisonment; same VS.. Fred Jenkins,
selling liquor without license, acquitted;
same VS.. John F. Baker, selling liquor
without license, found guilty and SEN
fenced to thirty days imprisonment;
same VS.. Ed Williams, selling liquor
without license, acquitted; same VS..
DIR. Robert W. Glass. selling liquor
without license, guilty, thirty days
imprisonment; same VS.. Geo. w.
Woodward, tampering with the mail,
transferred to Shreveport; Norman f /.
Thompson VS.. Goodwin and McManus,
injunction perpetuated; Geo. ]. Gould
ct al. VS.. j. M. Nugent. continued;
Frank Wonders VS.. Houston Central,
Arkansas and Northern Railway, set
for first day of January term, 1907; D.
Z. Smith vs. Big Greek Lumber Com.
pany, Geo. ]. Gould ct al, Interven-
ors, continued; VIM. NJ. Loree VS..
Teche Railroad and Sugar Company,
Limited, John R. Jones, Receiver, sale
confirmed and land ordered to be sold
Oct. /, 1896.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Mystery Of . Railroad Tack.

On the Carolina Central Railroad
there is a piece Of track about SIX miles
IN length that has been puzzle to the
Officers and workmen, and the locality
IL regarded by many with good deal
OF superstition. All trains going and
coming 10 to grinding and start ter
.rible soueaking when they get % this
slx miles of track. The noise comes not
from one car, but every LOCOMOTIVES,
every coach. and every car Of whatever
kinds sets up grinding as II turning
curve.
The noise is something like the
screeching of OK cart that has no grease
on 1t, and it is made by every truck
in a train. The track Is perfectly
straight, and as there is no curve at all
the cause of the grinding and squeak
ing has mystifed the railroad people.
Every effort has been made to ascer-
tain the cause of the difficulty. The
locomotives have been examined, the
coaches and cars have been scrutinized,
every cross tie and every rail has been
inspected, every joint has been looked
at. every foot of the track has been re-
gagged, but no explanation could Do
found. The section master has almost
crawled over the six miles on his knees
IN search of the cause; the roadmaster
has tried his best to ferret out the mat
ter; and the superintendent has been
over the track and inspected it-all OF
them making repeated efforts time and
again TO find out what is the matter
but they have given 1t up as a bad
job. They have not only been unable
to discover the cause Of the noise, but
have not been able to discover any
theory to explain the mystery.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
North Louisiana Agricultural Society.

There was a large and interesting
meeting of the North Louisiana Agri-
cultural Society at Calhoun Thursday.
President Sellers called the meeting to
order at II m. Several new members
were received ]. G. Lee, for Prof.
Stubs, who was detained by the clos.
ing of his sugar school at Audubon
Park, reported progress for the camp
meeting fail. Bids for the erection OF
the auditorium are Eow in the hands of
contractors, and the erection is ex-
pected to begin within the next two or
three weeks. The time for holding the
fam viii be Sept. 16, IL and IS. He
also submitted the program of speakers
for that time. The question, ''The
Outline of Plan fer Successful Farm
ing in North Louisiana" was then
read and discussed by Judge E. N.
Smith, E. I. Sells, S. N. Camp, w. s.
May, A. Calhoun and others. Diver
sifed farming and all home supplies
for man and beast was the prerequisite
to such plan. The speakers dwelt
on the importance of planting rye,
oats, barley, sorghum and early corn,
even at this late day. to meet the emer-
gency of the failure of the corn crop in
this section this year. Rains have
been very partial, and many sections
of North Louisiana will see failure of
the corn crop this year.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
A Buggy Tour Around the world.

Geo. Ward, Jr., of Ogden, Utah,
who is making tour of the world in 9
one-horse vehicle. arrived in Baton
Rouge Thursday, and departed for New
Orleans Friday, arriving there Sunday.
He will remain in New Orleans thirty
or forty days before sailing for Liver
pool. Ward says he Is thirty-one days
ahead of time, and feels confident of
making the trip by Sept is, 1898.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Dental Damar. su,t.

Joseph Antoine has entered suit in
the United States circuit court against
DR.. Albert McKechnie, whom the Pc
titioner alleges is subject of the
Queen of Great Britain, and who has
been running dentist establishment
In New Orleans for some time past,
known as the ''Philadelphis Dental
Psrlors." for $4,000 damages. Petit
toner alleges that he visited the above
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
ANNA IVOR's REQUEST.

Personal letters reach Mrs. Pinkham
by thousands; some asking advice, and
others, like the following, telling of
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done and will ever con-
time to do in graduating those fearful
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Commencement Exercises.

st. yincent's Academy at Baton
Rouge Thursday closed most success
full session. The exercises took place
on the handsome grounds of the insti-
tuition, and were of most interesting
nature. Under the able direction OF
the Brothers of the Sacred Heart the
school has rapidly taken leading po-
sition among our educational institu-
tons.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
ENToMBED m A MINE.
Ninety Miners Buried Beneath sIaoy
Tons of Debris.

While ninety miners were at work in
the Red Ash vein of the Twin Shaft at
Pittston, Pa about 8 o'clock Sunday
morning, the roof caved in, and it is
believed all the men persisted About
forty of the imprisoned men were
EDglish-speaking miners, the others
foreigners. @
Thirty Poles and Huns were en-
tombed, and it is thought that the to-
tai number of bodies in the mine may
reach 100.
The men were at work propping up
the roof when the cavern occurred.
The alarm was Immediately given by
the ringing of fiIe-beIls, and rescuers
were put to work without delay.
More than two-thirds of the victims
were married men and leave families.
Among them was Acting Mayor Lam
gan, who was inside superintendent of
the mine, and ]. P. Lippott, coun-
| Gilman.
About two weeks ago the surveyors
reported to General Superintendent
Law that the mine was squeezing. Z"
and that unless steps were Immediately
taken to, timber it caye-in or fall
might be looked for. superintendent
Law lost no time, but at once put q
number of men to work TO brace the
falling roof. The squeeze" contin-
ued, however, and Saturday the situa-
ton became alarming. In the after
noon a slight fall occurred and the
men who were at work had to
retreat before it. A consultation of
mine officials was then held, and it was
decided that heroic measures would
have to be resorted to to prevent
heavy damage 70 the mine. Inside
Superintendent Langan gave ipstruc-
tions that the most experienced miners
should be seemed and that the party
would go down into the Line at 7
o'clock. Expert timbermen put in an
appearance at that hour and were soon
lowered into the workings. They
made their way to Red Ash vein, 100
feet down the slope. The work of
rropping proceeded rapidly until IL
o'clock, when another fall occurred.
1t made low, rumbling noise and the
flying coal and debris drove the men
back.
Then the squeeze" ceased again and
the men thought it was safe to resume
work. They labored on until o'clock,
when, SO it is presumed, the roof fell
in without warning, making tremen-
dous crash.
1t is supposed, however, that the
men were not altogether, but come
near the slope, and these probably ran
up the iucline when the fall occurred.
This is the only way the finding of
Acting Mayor Lsngan's body n the
slope can be accounted for. If tho
men received any warning they had
time to run up the slope, but not to
any great distance. The falling rock
and coal filled up the slope and the adj
joining gangways, completely shutting
off all avenues of escape.
il was at first supposed that The men
might have escaped being caught in the
fall and that they were imprisoned be-
hind the debris, but the finding of two
bodies would go to disprove this. 1t
is still possible, however, that living
men may still be behind the fall,
although it is extremely improbable.
Even if they escaped being crushed by
the falling roof, the possibility of their
being alive for any length of time in q
gaseous mine is remote.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
China's viceroy Honored.

A statute to Lii Hung Chang was un-
yelled Monday at the Villa Huegel.
belonging to Herr Krupp, Essen Ger
many. Herr Krupp made a speech,
dwelling upon the cordial relations ex
listing between Germany and China
Ii Hung Chang afterwards inspected
the great gun factory and other build
ings of the famous Essen work.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

named establishment on May for the
purpose of having an aching tooth
treated; that DIR. McKechnie exam
med the tooth and declared its extrac-
ton necessary, but performed the
operation in such negligent and un-
skillful manner as to break the jaw
bone of petitioner, causing him much
physical and mental torture, as well as
permanent injury and Disagreement.
Petitioner alleges that by this mall
practice he has been compelled to
undergo surgical operation for the
purpose of treating the fractured jaw
bone, the surgeons having to extract
part thereof, and that his izw is still
under treatment. Hence be asks
$4,000 damages and 5000 for the ex-
penses of medical attendance.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Glodness Comes

MTith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper Of
forts-gentle eforts-pleesant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
!. ly removes. That is why It Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to motto when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the Californis
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sLillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
nsedand gives most general satisfaction.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Dan avn ou1a

= = u 81
Dan and Chic lived 10 fine house In
the pretty city OF Burlington, VT
They had lots OF fun frolicking in the
garden, or on the green. velyety lawn,
and seemed very happy.
Dan was big st. Bernard dog and
Chic was fat, fussy little pug Dan
wore handsome collar, while Chic wore
bright yellow ruffie round his neck.
One day they went to the BARRIERS with
MIR. Brown. the owner OF the fine house
where they lived.
When they got into the BARRIERS shop.
Mr.. Brown said, s.I1ie do Tn, Dan!"
Dan lay down right away, minding
what his master said, as good dog
should. Then said he, "Lie down, Chic i"
The little pug wriggled, and wagged. and
fused, and finally, after being told two
or three times. lay down, just as you
have seen some little boys and girls do
Winding papa OF mamma, because they
were obliged to.
Then hlr. Brown sat down TO be shaved,
and as soon as his back was turned Chic,
the naughty little pug. jumped up and
ran away.
q When Mr.. Brown got UP from the chair
and saw that Chic was gone, he said
dan, 60 ind ChicI" Up jumped Dan.
and OF he went In few moments he
came trotting back, with Chic yellow
rufile and all, in his mouth. carrying him
,just as you have seen an old cat carry her
kitten, and set him down with a hard
thnd. as much as to say, "Mind better
next lime. Chic"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
Condensed Into Short and PlthI Paragraphs
For Our Subscribers.
a BAD" MAN KILLED BY 4 LAD.
Dental Damage suit-- United States
Court--Aneged Murderer Arrested
"A Buggy Tour Around the World
commencement Exercises.
Alleged Murderer Arrested.

Constable Vincent Moran Thursday
night arrested Henry Coffee. alias Adam
Robertson, colored, at Baton Rouge,
who is said TO have murdered Mr.. Car
ruth in Greensburg, st. Helena parish,
about three years ago. The negro is
in jail awaiting identification by the st.
Helena authorities.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

Speaking of the country's growth
the Philadelphia Ledger says that in
1900 only the country between the At
lantic and the Mississippl belonged to
the United States. Since that the
Louisiana purchase in 1903, the Florida
in 1921. the Mexican acquisitions In
1910, 1850, and 1853, and Alaska in 1867
have been added. The increase, ex-
Guiding Alaska, has been from S27 ,S44
to 3,o25, 900 square miles. or three and
five-eighths. but the growth Of popuia-
ton has been from 5,30S, 4s3 to g., 622,-
ESQ or nearly twelvefold. In 1900 the
inhabitants were a little less than 10
square miledn 100 they had been less
than 8; in 1890 they were over Fl. The
place where the population is densest
is the District OF Columbia, which has
$3.50 to the mile; the next is Rhode
Island, 31S; then Massachusetts,, 27S;
then New Jersey, 1893: Connecticut, 154;
New York, 125; Pennsylvania, no;
Maryland, 105. The other States and
Territories run below 100. down to
Montana, Wyoming. Arizona, Nevada,
which have less than inhabitant 10 the
mile. The Census Commissioner notes
that in Rhode Island and Massachu-
sets the density Of population is as
great as in many OF the most densely
settled European States, and that the
entire North Atlantic Division, pre-em-
inently the manufacturing section, has
an average Of over 100 inhabitants to
the square mile. But 1t may be a sur
prise to some that among the old States
Maine has only %, New Hampshire Al.
Vermont 90.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
n Remote from Medical H.lp.

Doubly essential is 1t that you should be pro
vided with some reliable family medicine.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best Of
its class, remedying thoroughly as It does such
common ailments as indigestion. constipation
and biliousness, and affording safe and speedy
help in malarial cases. rheumatism and In
activity OF the kidneys.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
AN MpossrRrrrrv

"Now between you and me, darlinr.n
he began as he sat with his arm entolding
her waist
George" she interrupted, 81 wish
that you would be a little more precise in
your words. How can there be ANYTHING
between you and me2 There isn't ROOM"
and she snuggled up still closer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

female complaints so little understood
by physicians.
All womb and ovarian troubles,
irregularities, whites, bearing-down
pains, displacements, tendency to can
Ger and tumor are cured permanently.
II feel as If lowed my life to your
Vegetable Compound. After the birth
OF my babe I was very miserable. 1
had drawing pain in the lower part
of my bowels, no strength, and terri
BILE backache- Every day failed. My
husband said If would try a bottle of
your Vegetable Compound, he would
get 1t for me. The change was won.
derful. After / had taken the first
half bottle I began to have great faith
in it. When had taken three bottles
i was well and growing stout. It is a
pleasure for me to write this to Won.
i only ask women in any way afflicted
with female troubles to try it."-MRs.
ANNA IvoR, Pittsford Mills, Rutland
Co, VT
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03
A DISADVANTAGE.

Jones-I hear you have asked your
minister to resign?
Brown-Hsd 10. he pounded the pull
pit so that we couldn't sleep.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

e noW nbid tSres rssrn ol1 q LIT hs,
been afflicted from it's birth with the worst
case OF eczemn ever saw. Il being one mass
sof sores from its feet 20 its crown. II has
physicians in this and ADJOINING. States with
out tie slightest benefit Several months ago
we commenced the use Of TErTERINE on the
child. and to-day, thank God and the manu-
facturers OF rTTTERINE, the child is cured.
Nv wife and will ever feel grateful 70 you
for senting us this blessing"
Yours truly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-03

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