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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-07-23

Mr.. Dolley-What do you mean by
saying that your father made light Of
my proposal?
Miss GiSgles-Well, he did. He used
it to ignite his cigar with.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-07-23
An Improvement.

Professor (reading)-"Dropping the
reins, Mr. Flood assisted his wife from
the carriage, and together they entered
the store" Can any little boy improve
upon this sentence?
Bright Pupil-The reins descended
and the Floods came.-Life.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
nOSton Strike Troubles.

Boston. December 26.--An examination of
the list OF employees dropped by the West
End street railway management as result
of Thursdays strike shows that President
Young and all other eight members OF the
conference committee. who promised to de-
lay the strike, and whose action in so doing
promoted indignation among the men which
resulted In Il strike. are among those dts
charged. When this fact became known
TO that which precipitated the strike swept
over the employees and 1t Is feared that iur-
Their trouble may result.
President Little holds that when the EN-
ployes went out on a strike, breaking their
faith with the company. they forfeited the
right to demand consideration.
A public mass meeting has been called
for Monday night in Fanueil hall. to which
number Of prominent clerg, mon. college
Professors and business men have been in
vited. special invitation was sent this
evening by President Young to President
Little of the road TO give his version OF the
controversy. which will be answered by
President Young
At the oompanys offices on Water street
a line of between 300 and 400 men could be
seen at all hours today waiting for a
chance to register for employment. Among
them were many of the old employees, who,
alter waiting five or six hours to "or'ster,
were told they were not wanted. Every
car was sent out on schedule tine today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Los Angeles. Cal. December 26.-What
Esculapius sought after thousands Of years
ago and what his disciples have constantly
tried for since then. Or. Thomas Powell as
serts he has discovered. He declares that
he has at least ascertaincd the laws OF
life, and If his claims prove correct tho
human race will install him as one OF its
greatest bcnefactors.
According to tho theory OF Dr. Powell
he has discovered a way TO immune the
system against predisposltion TO disease
But II is not his claims so much that have
provoked the interest Of science as his
PRACTICAL demonstrations. For the past
three days he has inoculated himself with
the germs Of COZ sumption diphtheria and
who'd fever. Yet he is perfectly healthy
grd has suffered, he says, not the slightest
trouble from the experiments. Science has
decided that the system in perfectly
healthy constitution is not impervious TO
HE attacks Of bacilli, but beyond this point
little If anything has been known. Dr.
powell GOES deeper and says he believes he
has discovered the secret OF gaining ana
continuing the enjoyment OF perfect health.
lie saws he believes mis- discovery wiz
bnve tho effect TO make those diseases
which have been considered ircurable cnra-
lie and those durable cases easier to cure
than now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Wesson, Miss, December ga terrible
tragedy occurred here yesterday morning
In which A. NJ. Addison. night agent and
operator OF the Illinois Central railroad,
was stabbed and died later.
From the best Information obtainable II
seems that two of the Case boys, Jack and
Luther of Lincoln county, We're drunk and
creating a disturbance in the ladies' wait
ing room of the depot here. and Addison. In
his official capacity. went in TO quiet them.
He was attacked by both of the Case boys.
one Of them taking Addisons pistol out Of
his rocket while he was holding the other.
Addison pluckiy held on to his man until
he received the fatal cut in the abdomen.
The other Case also fired Mt Addison with
the pistol taken out Of his pocket. but the
bullet did not strike him.
\ citizens posse. headed by Marshal
Weathersby was organized this morning
and went in pursuit Of the Cases Into Lin
coin county. whittier they ESCAPED under
cover Of darkness. They were finally cap
turod and Jailed at Brookhaven.
The Case boys have figured In many
difficulties in their county and In Brook
haven, from which place they arrived last
night.
Much sympathy is expressed for thu
young wife Of Addison. They have been
married only about four months. his wife
being absent In Osyka at the time OF
the sad occurrence. She arrived here before
he died accompanied by several of their
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

ny escaped uninjured. Az resuk ~
Friedman Is the poesessor Of a watch todsx
which ne did not own yesterday. and ,hs
~ouiu-De thief Is timepece missinr.
IL was shortly after midnight when Mr.
TrIeuhlah turned the corner OF First ana
Jones street to 20 into the middle OF the
Jones street block. where he ia stopping
Wneh me highwayman jumped from behind
Woodnousc where he was in hiding and
sprihging In front OF Mr.. Friedman. com
manded him TO throw up his hands. He did
So resting assured that he had all To gain
ana nothing 10 lose. as he had no money
on his person.
After the thief had searched Mr., Fried.
man thoroughly, aud finding that he had
put wasted time. he threw his right hand
forward as If to hit his intended victim.
MIR. Friedman, who also possesses a he,yy
right, threw out his. and for few minutes
uhere was rough and tumble fight.
me highwayman. seeing that he had been
bested. attempted to take to his heels and
run but his antagonist held on to his watch
chain for dear life. The robber. seeing
some one coming, and fearing that he would
be turned over to the police, broke awav
and left his watch and chain in Mr.. Fried
mans hands.
The timepiece is worth 81 at the utmost
but Mr.. Friedman proposes to keep It as
a souvenir.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
Spring HilI Mine on Fire.

Halifex, n. S. December 26.-Another
great disaster has overtakcn the Spring
Hill coal mines Just five years ago the
mines were wrecked by a great explosion
and 1St lives lost. 1t took the best part of
the year to get the colliery in working Or
der again. 1t was splendidly equipped,
gave employment TO 1000 men In the pits
and had an output OF $1,000 tons year.
FrCm the meager dispatches received IL
appears that fire has complete possession
os the underground workings of two or
three slopes. About 5 o'clock Thursday
evening the coal mines were discovered
10 be on fire, The iirs originated in the
pipe way OF the east slope III the 500 foot
level. 1t soon ate its way into the 1900
foot level and developed into raging fur
mace. When Government Inspector Gilpy
arrived fire was issuing from every open
ing OF the mine. Two cupolas are burned
down and the bankhead had to be torn
away.
The miners worked hard TO save their
source OF livelihood. but all their efforts
in that direction were fruitlcss. They tried
TO prevent air going into the mine by
stopping up every air way. Mr.. Gilpu
had 10 call the men from this work, as 1t
was attended with great risk to their
lives should an explosion occur, which
might be expected at any minute.
The flames shot 100 feet into tbs air. the
reflection being visible at Amherst. The
extent Of the fire is not known, but the
most disastrous consequences are feared.
The loss OF the east slope is believed to be
complete. The machinery will be ruined.
At 4 y. IN. Friday the west slope was
reached all right. but the men will have
hard work TO save 1t.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

GuTHR1E. o. T.--Rev. ]. j. Callahan.
delegate 10 congress elect; y danssr,na,iy,
termnah on Is feared.
BIRMINGHAM Aia.-C. q. WILLIAMS,
yard foreman OF the Birmingham NJ neral
n,iiroad at Bossircr was Nailed by his
own cnrlne IN the yards this morning.
VERNON, Isa.--Frank Kobcrtsoai. who
killed Eugene liolicy IN Jackson parish
about TWO months ago, was shot I ,.,SI
deputy sheriff. while resisting arrest.
SELMA. Ala.--Mr. Houston Armstrong.
son of CAPTAIN w. +. Armstrong, presl-
dent OF che CITY National bank OF Selma,
and u student at pr.neston college, who
was nj honfe spending the holidays. while
out bird hurting yesterday forenoon.
twciiy m les fltsn So ma, was accidentally
shot by 0ae OF hts friends.
BALTIMORE. Md.--A comeiy young
woman who registered ~ Mrs. stewart
committed suicide mt a downtown motel
last might !, has se,n dscoysrci thst u.s., she
ricd TO and divorced from kimes three
times. The Hast tnie SHE was gtycn. all
nohy and custody OF her two children,
but was unable to collect the. udiNony
from her. former husband. who has since
rcinarr.ed.
PBNsACoI.A--At late hour last night
= Waterman, d.scoyered Are IN the OIL
room inside Fort rckcus, on Santa II 81
Island. WHORE all the a.nmMdtlon and us,-
tennl for the new disappearing gun bat
ssris Which !s are neay eonpetdsa . y
only by tho united effort of tho largo
force OF mon now wcrklns at night on the
batteries was the fire kept from the mag
azne. where twonty seven tons of powder
aud Il large uuantity Of dynamite ~
stored II Us believed that an attempt was
made to blow ny the fort
WILLIAMSBURG. Rv.--A bloody trag-
cdv was enacted on Jclslco creek yest.r-
day, Charles Ilsrndon ehootirg has wlfo
to death. The couple had separated last
spring on account OF the alleged brutal
llttnInn arrived hero from
Flat Lick. KNOX county. Yesterday to try
and t1iucc his VIII, TO rcuirn and ] We
with him. When Mrs. Hern1on learned of
her husbands nisson she lcft her moth
sr's anli went to her hrothsr-in- FLAWS
home. llerndOn followed her and COM
handed hSr to return TO her mothers. sac
started 10 do so and when II shert dis
lance from the house lleradon shot her
IN the nead. killlng her nlmost INSTANTLY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
TELEGnApnIo NOTES.

CLAYTON, N. Y,-Ed Rogers. HIS son
Frank and q dsnostic. Miss Minerva Rob
tnson. were drowned sn the ST. Lawrence
river today.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.-Thomas " Fitz-
gerald, AGED 10 years. n well known painter
and musician, was murdered IN Meadow
street shortly botoic | o'clock this morn
Ing.
NEW YORk--Max Becker. 20 years old,
a waiter. shot and killed his wife today
and then committed su,oAie. He was re-
lcasoi from tho Stanford Conn. insane
asylum two weeks ngo anu was, without
cause. Jealous of r|a wife.
ST LOUIS Chief iIarrlgan 90 the potcc
dermrtmant today warned tho prJprictors
OF the four pool rooms that rccelflY start
al M IN TINS city after n long c!oNe-down
that IL they continued open lie would raid
their places and prosecute them under
the law of 1881.
LANCASTER, pa.---Abe Henson. col
orel, ore Of the members OF n gang ~
thieves and outlaws who reside on tho
Welsh mountains. In the eastern end OF
TINS county. was shot arl kahed In a quar-
rel last night by his stcp-brothcr. Jerry
Greon. who also was n notoI criminal aud
u member of the samo gang.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

gated tho complaints from the Newport
News Constructors that steel OF infc.iur
quality had been supplied by the Carnegie
works ior the batlleships Kentucky aud
hearsarse. The report is copious stale
mont OF tho facts disclosed by The many
tests made by the board and the defective
plates are fully identified. The inquiry mas
demonstrated that the present sys en- oil
inspection is Ineffective and plates are
shown TO have reached the ship yards that
never were inspected az all. or at least they
bore none OF the inspectors marks. The
board has not yet examined the plates FOR
the battleahp Illinois, but as far as ii has
gone the inquiry has revealed the necessity
for radical chonge in tho method OF in
snection and Secretary Herbert viii prob
ably substitute expert civilian inspectors
for the naval Inspectors now employed
acting under special board COMPOSED OF
constructor and engineer and one line
officcrffor the prcgcnt steel board made UP
OF lie officers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Columbus. ohio, December 26.--Jay O.
Moss OF Sandusky was this evening APP
ing Coal and lion company and his bond
fixed ut $40 900. Mr. Moss Is president OF
the company. The .receivership was pre-
oipitatod by the receivers OF the Baltimore
and Ohio road taking judgments agsregat-
Ing over 100000 against the company for
freight charges
The receiver will continue the business
of the company. 1t is undersood the re-
ccivcrship is a provisional arrangement, as
the hondhOilors and stockholders have APP
pointed committees 10 effect reorganiaa-
ton The capital stocR is S. 900 900 owned
mostly by Eastern people. The company
owns about .0c0 acres of valuable coal
land and five iron furnaces In the Hooking
, nllpy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
Queen LII Mt noston.

Boston. December Eek Queen Liliuo-
kalani passed the day quietly resting In
her suite of rooms at the Parker house In
few plans only
The eX-quecn had hardly finished her
breakfast before callers began 10 arrive.
relatives of her husband and other friends
made during her previous visit here They
were all received cordially, and the hostess
seemed to bear the fatigue OF her long
journey remarkably we'll.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
BRYAN'S LECTURES.

contract Transferred md lie Mny
Deliver Only Five Moro.
Lincoln, Neb. December 26.-The fol
lowing was given TO the Associated Pres,
tonight:
Mr.. McBee has with my consent trans
ferred his contract to II. Biggs Co. Of
Greenville, S. c. Only five lectures have
been arranged for up to this time. Whether
l shall deliver any in addition to that num-
Der is as yet uncertain. have some fur
ther work on hand which may Interfere
with further lecturing during this season.
I nrvan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
MONETARY CONFERENCE,
Republican Policy Leaves the Mat.
ter Largely to Mckinley,

ter Largely to Mckinley,
washington. December 26.--It is the ex.
pectation OF the friends of the movement
Tor an International monetary conference
mat the question will be taken up In the
senate soon after the holidays. though Il
may DO considered first In republican eau
Gus The committee which was appointed
by tho caucus TO draft the measure has
mad the measure under consideration. and
senator Wolcott, who is chairman OF the
caucus committee. has prepared the draft
y, VII which, II II Is not acceptable as a
"noIe. VIII probably be used as a basis
lot Whatever action is agreed upon.
Inc tendency among members OF the
committee Is to leave the selection of con-
ierees entirely to the president and thus
uepaft from the precedent established In
Inc FIFTY third congress. when provision
was made for representation of this country
u, the conferences then proposed by dividing
the selection of tho confeiees between the
president and congress 1t is proposed to
leaVe the number OF members to the discre-
ZION OF the president. depending upon the
action OF other countries ON this point. An
Appropriation Will be provided for carrying
the act into effect.
III Is not yet definitely determined how
far proposed legislation will 30 in providing
Tor this country taking the Initiative In
securing the conference, but the probabill-
Ties are that this will be left TO the discre-
ton and inclination OF the president The
bill Is prepared for the purpose of providing
means for carrying the republican platform
on this subject into effect, and members of
the committee generally hold that Major
Mckinley will require only the means TO
proceed with to cause him to use his ut
most cndeavors to secure an International
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rnou SANDS or DoLLAns STOLEN
Mail and Letters Tossed from u
steamer.


steamer.
New York December 2s.-The World to-
morrow will publish the following: Several
business firms that have wondered why
important letters containing large sums
Of money had been delayed in the malls
closures. stained with the waters of the
bay, In which they had been tossed for
two or three days before being picked UP.
The letters had been opened. the money
Inside transmitted by the firms corrc-
spondents in Chicago. Cincinnati, San
Francisco. Philadelphia and pi,tsburg
taken out, after which the thief had
dropped tho letters into the bay. Investiga-
tion made at the postonico confirmed the
story.
The robbery IL evidently one OF the larg.
est and clevcrest ever known In the HIS
tory Of the department and the total loss
reaches many thousands OF dollars. The
postoifice officials gave out this much. but
declined, for official reasons. to say any
thing further 1t was learned that the mall
bags were stolen at u depot In this city
from Western express that reached here
Tuesday: that the letters were carried
away; that the thieves boarded an out
going steamer and were now on their way
to Europe OF to one OF the Southern ports.
AN that am at liberty TO tell" said
Postmaster Dayton today, sis that these
letters were found In the bay Just OFF Concy
Island. having been dropped by an OUT
going steamer That Is all We can tell at
present There has been robbery aud the
postofiice inspectors have the case in
hand -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Norton & Co.. who operate the Lockpcrt
Touring mills. one OF the oldest concerns
in the vicinity OF Chicago The appoint
rent OF receiver was made npon bill
filed by John T. Norton. one OF the mem
bcrs OF the firm. against his partner. Lem.
uel y Norton. 10 which the latter filed an
answer agreeing TO tho receiyership The
partnership has been In existence for ne,r-
ly forty years. tho four recent partners
having taken the mills from their father.
The failure is regarded as large one, the
assets reaching TO nearly half million
dollars while tho liabilities arc said to be
considerably less. The failure is attrih-
u,ed to heavy specula,ions by ono OF The
partners on the board Of trade some years
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
,,,,,,, American J,nsois,n.

Paris. December 26--The Figaro pub
fishes an article entitled American inter-
yention," in which It attacks American
inrolsm 1t considers the American rumor
to the effect that the European powers VIII
advise Spain TO reach an amicable agree
mcnt with the United States as absurd, In
conclusion the Figaro says
such proposal would be an lnsui. 20
Spain. Moreover. France, England ana
Germany are more than likely to assist
spain against America as they have an
equal interest with Spain in demonstrating
the absurdity and the Illegally oil Mohroe-
ism"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

I'A'ous' Ohio December 90. The Fed
"@oTities here and in Cincinnati are
sains an unprecedented political
nuelng the six weeks immediately
l'as me recent election, two men
aehh'y has not been disclosed, &C.
49, s,ts,,'ments nj the Chittenden. They
l~.su themselves MS connected with
~. .re'ie Committee, They made q
s,,s selection OF crodulous democrats
aey wrote ALLEGED Information
4 lssssslaent Cleveland WIS about 10 re-
n, MS pcstuastcrs and had placed
n sanas the task Of selecting 100 sue
sas,. were presumably 20 be gold
lse,o, j. J. Runyan OF Mt. Cllead
hva,ass1 as one Of the SUCCESSORS and
x,sii sed the diein,ercstsd proxies of
ascss me-. with 500 In currency for the
b ~. ~ three letters. Mr.. kunysn
nd ,ssesonehle time for his commits.
hi ,n saen called tho atten ion II the
s,srrst,nerlties to the tact mt he had
b , r,d 10 first unburdonod him
y Experience. w r''' '''-'u w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Little Rock Ark. December 2G.-Articles
of Incorporation OF the Texas and Arkansas
Mining company were today filed with tho
secretary of state. The capital stock liz
81 600 900. OF which 100000 consists OF
mining property located in Polk county.
The Officers and incorpora,ors arc William
Wiley. president: r. W. Harrison. j. NJ.
Grant, homas Winston Hunt, II. NJ. IIar-
rlson. James Johnson and Wesley Cooper.
directors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

wncox county on Christmas Day. Some Of
ne young mon had arranged to have a
c ss tight In . secluded spot in the woods.
,mmsky flowed freely and a crap game fol-
IuMea the cock fight Ephriam Sumter ac-
ctpitated quarrel, in which each mans
iIiehds LOOK sides Soon pistols were
u .,n and general shooting followed
Mhen the battle was over Sumter lay dead
on me ground. Albert Livingston. Abram
rage were mortally wounded and after
ward died. Three others received slight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

LaGrange, Texas. December 26,-Whlle
Mr. J. +. Kainer was shooting cannon fire.
crackers yesterday one exploded In his
hand, tearing of two OF his fingers and in
juring his face very badly
Bob Holmes. a negro 10y, fell under a
moving freight train last night and both
legs we're mashed go badly that alnputation
was necessary. He died.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
Iinth Feet NInshcd.

sealy. Texas. December 25.--l.ast night a
young man named George Doer, while passl
ing through the Santa Fe yards here, in
attempting to cross between string of
cars. fell and broke his leg. The cars ran
over both feet. MASKING them badly. The
physician, however, does not think arnpu
ta,ion necessary. His relatives. he claims.
reside at Honey Grove. Texas. and they
were notified. At last accounts he was
resting easily.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Ardmore. l. r.. December &C. Emmett
oibson. the i5-yeer-old boy from Durwood
who was run over in the Santa re yaids
here while attempting 10 catch on a irsi1
and so badly Injured as to neoosa,tate tie
smputatiOn Of both legs the account OF
which appeared In these columns. lied yes-
torday from tho results OF his injuriss and
the shock ineldenl % the amnutatlon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
The PRECEDENT Invited.

Washington, December %. --'Preai1ent
Cleveland and Secretary olney were waited
on today by delegation from Chicago and
10 be given mainly BY Chicago gold demo-
Gratis On January 3. They expressed their
regrets. Al the members Of the cabinet
have been invited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
Ind,nn. want Cash.

Washington, December 20. Treon
and the delegation OF Indians from the
Crow Creek agency, white Ghost and Wiri.
with their interpreter. had an interview
with Secretary Francis today. They talked
about tho condition Of affairs on the rcser-
walton and explained their mlssi,n. They
win seek to secure cash payment Of
fa r00 rcmoiring In the treasury Of $751;
900 allowed them for their equity In cer-
t.,,u Lands
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
denounced his citiscnship.

New York, December 26.-The Press says
a cablegrarn received In New York from
relative of William Waldorf Astor states
that the millionaire has renowned his
American citizenship and sworn allegiance
70 Queen Victoria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Columbus, Ga. December 26.-Dan
Moore. a well Known young man of At
lnnia. was killed by Charles Hardy, col =
ored at Rlchland. Ga, last night. Moro
had gone TO IIardy's house under preiense
OF wanting TO warm himsef aud attempted
10 take liberties with Iiardy's wife, wien
he was Drained by tho husband Hardy
,ecaped
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Caldwell. Texas. December 26.-Two ex-
cellent entertainments were given here last
night for the benefit Of the orphans. The
FREQ will Offering at the Methodist Episcopal
church was SIS In cash for the Vaughn
Orphans home at Waco
In the Baptist church the contribution
was $40 in money and S25 in merchandise,
for the Buckncr Orphans home II Dallas.
Christmas has been well celebrated With
out a single accident.