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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
Was It a Pretext?
From the New Orleans States.1

From the New Orleans States.1
There are more or less protesting
Democrats who offered as an excuse
for their lukewarmness or active
hostility to the ticket some real or
fancied grievance against Gov. Eos
ter personally. Is this not a cloak
to oDver their detection to their par.
ty? Even the most bitter of the
Governors enemies, personal or po-
litical, are forced to the confession
that his administration has been an
exceptionally clean and able ONE
About the only charge that has been
trumped up against it was in refer
ence to the use of the surplus for
the redemption of unmatured bonds,
but this charge fell still-born; or
rather it reacted against the party
making it. This surplus was in bank
drawing no interest while the bonds
were. 1t could not be diverted to
any other purpose than that of pay
ing the interest on or taking up the
bonds. The action referred to un-
deniably saved the State $4,000
annually in interest. The charge
made by Treasurer Pickett and en-
dorsed by Captain Pharr, that this
disposition of the surplus forced the
State to borrow money from the
Whitney bank, was proven false by
the statement of the bank, that the
State at all times had funds on hand.
So this, the only charge against
Gov. Fosters administration which
his enemies dared to make even in
a most heated campaign, was prov
ed to be false and calumnious. The
opposition to the Governor, then,
was left without leg to stand upon.
| No one has had the hardihood to
deny that Louisiana, so far as the
State government is concerned, has
been more peaceful and prosperous
during the past four years than at
any period since the civil war.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
She Suffers no More.

On Friday morning the sth of
May, Mrs. Margaret j. Cole, after
short illness, and very unexpectedly,
was released from pain. She was
born July 25th, 1880, in Hawkins
county, Tenn. On April Oath, 1854,
she was married to NJ. 81. Cole, who,
with her 9 children, 81 grand and 4
great grandchildren, survive her,
with many ardent friends to mourn,
but not as those who have no hope,
for she protested Christ when young,
and while she never Joined the
church, she held firmly to the prim-
tive faith. She lived in Tennessee
until the 18th of December, 1890,
when, with husband and two young
est children, came to Bossier parish,
following the larger group of her
children, who had settled here, and
were present to witness the last sad
rites, and to whom, in the language
of David, would say, she is dead;
she can never come to you, but you
can 60 to her. Amen.
j. II. BARNARD.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
Louisiana G hautauqua.

The Fifth Annual Session of the
Louisiana Chautauqua will begin at
Ruston July LIST, and will continue
for six weeks. The management
announce that no pains have been
spared to make the annual assembly
powerful factor in promoting the
educational interests of the State.
The Chautauqua has but one aim,
the contamination Of broader in
tellectual culture among our people.
For this worthy purpose, the Sum-
mer School, where a thorough
course of instruction is provided in
an intelligent and suggestive way,
is conducted by faculty composed
of some of the ablest educators of
the State.
The Chautauqua offers annually
the finest course of lectures ever
heard from Louisiana PLATFORM
Only lectures Of a national reputa-
ton are secured, and the coming
promises to be unusually rich in at
fractions. While a few definite an
movements may be made at this
early day, we are glad to learn that
DR.. Talmage will fill two dates, July
22nd and 23rd, and Sam Jones on
July 10th and 18th.
The religious features will be ex-
ceptionally marked. Rev. John F.
Foster, the brilliant young divine of
Jackson, this State, will be at Chau-
tauqua during the entire session as
Resident Minister, and sermons will
be preached during the season by
leading ministers of the various
denominations.
The auditorium, where all lectures
and general entertainments are
given, has seating capacity for
1000 people.
Board can be had at moderate
rates, with special reductions to
teachers.
One fare rates will be allowed
Chautauqua visitors by all railroads.
For Chautauqua Annual, con tain
ing programme and full particulars,
address Mrs. NJ. Fl. Williams, Prof
G. E. Byrd, Shreveport, or Mr.. B. F.
Thompson, Secretay of Association,
Ruston, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
SheriT'S Sale.
Thomas Lyles } N,

Thomas Lyles Nos. 1913 and $40.
VS.. In Justice t. p Glaa-
Mitchell Jennings. sons Court, Ward
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias issued in
- the above named suit, and to me directed,
from Justice j. P. Gleason's Court, in ward 5,
Bossier parish, La, have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at Midway. La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, May Both,
1896, the following described property. to- wit:
The southwest quarter of section 90, town
ship u range II, with all improvements The
timber on said land has been sold.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Mitchell Jennings
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
Of appraisement.
j. l.. KEITH, Deputy Sheriff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

A Decatur, Illinois, special of the
18th says: Thousands of small perch
fell from the clouds here to-day dur
ing terrific rainstorm. Main street
was literally covered with them and
their wriggling and topping on the
ground presented lively spectacle
Some of the fish were four inches
long, and from this size they ranged
down to half an inch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Kansas City, Mo-, May lS.-News
OF the loss of life and destruction of
property by yesterdays cyclone in
Kansas is slowly coming in. Fully
half a dozen towns We're struck by
the twister, and many people were
killed. The injured number fully 80,
many of whom, it is feared, are ia
tally hurt. The town of Reserve, in
Brown county, was almost wiped out
OF existence. The whole populace
is homeless and great confusion pre-
walls. Forty-four buildings in Re-
serve alone were RACED. The barns
and sheds of all the farmers living in
the track of the storm were Destroy
ed. The destruction came upon the
villagers with scarcely no warning.
The cloud was shaped like an UNI
brella, and came from the southwest.
The people fled precipitately to their
cyclone cellars, but many never reach
ed them. The confusion was indie
scribable. Darkness added to the
crash of falling timbers, the cries of
the hurt and the almost deafening
hiss and roar of the wind struck ter
ror to the hearts of all. Fifty thou
sand dollars would not replace the
damage at Reserve alone.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
Homestead Entry No. 4o6i
Land Office at Natchitoehes Ia

"A !
February 25, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in,
tention to make final proof in support Of Ii,
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk OF the District Court, at Benton, la op
April 10, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry NJ Sh
496l-John Jetferson-for the north half Of
northwest quarter northwest quarter of north.
east quarter of section 4, and northeast ouaf-
ter of northeast quarter of section 5, townsb;n
20 North, range 70 West. nip
He names the following witnesses to nrova
his continuous residence upon and cultivat;ou
of, said land, viz: r. w. Hanks, of Benton
O., La; Dave Stephens, Lloyd Payne, Erant
Jennings, of Midway P. O., La
Any person who desires to protest AGAINST
the allowance of such proof, or knows Of anv
substantial reason, under the law and the rea.
ulatlons OF the Interior Department, why snrb
proof should not be allowed, will be eiyen an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross examine the witnesses of Sold
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal If
that submitted by claimant VI
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Repistar
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

NATIONAL PROHIBITION PARTY
CONVENTION AT PITTSBURG, Pa,
MAY 27.-For the above occasion
the Cotton Belt Route will sell round
trip tickets from Benton to Pitts
burg and return at rate of $50 10
for round trip. Dates of sale, May
23rd and Oath. Limit for return,
May 31st.
o. R. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

COTTON BELT EXCURSION ON
JUNE 26 AND 27.-The Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets
from Benton to Richmond, Va, and
return, at rate of S24 Is, for round
trip. Limit to return twenty days
from date of sale. Account of Con-
federate Veteran Reunion at Rich
mond, June Both to July End.
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
The Citizens League.

The persistence of the New Or
leans committee in insisting upon the
acceptance of their plan is arousing
a spirit of resentment among the
country Democrats, who are begin
ming to regard the self-assumed task
of the New Orleans committee as
being rather in the light of imperti-
nent intermeddling and desire to
dictate the policy of the Democratic
party of the State. The Democrats
of North Louisiana claim, and with
some show Of reason, too, that the
Democracy of their section saved the
party when New Orleans was engag-
cd in trading off the State ticket, and
in view of this fact it is little short of
presumption for them at this time to
set themselves up as the dictators of
the party policy in the State.-Baton
Rouge Adrocate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Sherman, Texas, May 16.-The
bodies of fifty victims of yesterdays
cyclone were inferred this evening,
and nearly two score remained to be
buried. Of the 40 persons who are
seriously injured tnot half of them
will live.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Estrayed before me, J. L. G. Graham Justice
~ of the Peace, Ward 3, by j. n Bryan,
and will be sold at Plain Dealing La, within
the legal hours of sale, on Friday June 5th,
1886, one Brown Mare, blaze face, black name
and tail, no brands, two hind feet white, about
years old, and about l3A hands high.
Appraised at $40.
Also, one Sorrel Mare, about 3 years old.
and about II! hands high, light name and tail,
no brands, and appraised at $15 90.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c
J. l.. c. GRAHAM, ]. P.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

On May Goth and 21st the Cotton
Belt will sell round trip tickets from
Benton to Memphis, Tenn, and re-
turn at rate of one fare for the round
trip, Oh account of the General AS
sembly Presbyterian church, which
meets at Memphis, May 81. Limit
for return, June 9th.
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Gov. NJ. J. Foster was inaugurated
Governor of the Stste of Louisiana
on last Monday. The oath of Office
was administered by Chief Justice
Nichols.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Ladies can get bargains at the
Mary A. Files Millinery Company's
popular millinery store, 800 Texas
street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

'The Delineator' for the month is
full of fashions and has a good list of
fancies. The ladies will enjoy this
number. Price, 81 year; single
copies, Is cents. Address The But
terick Publishing Company, East
Fourteenth street, New York City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Good news for the ladies': The
North American Commercial Compa-
ny will be pc. mitted to take 10000
sealskins this year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The battleship Oregon, on it's Off
cial trial trip on the California coast,
last Thursday, made record of 1878
knots an hour, earning bonus of
$175,O00. The machinery ran smooth
" from start to finish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
SLrNye6,

Iron Captain Thomas Players place, near
Il Hughes Spur, on April 18th, a small yell
low cream cOlored mare, blaze face, stumpy
TAIL. S years old, trade brand on shoulder.
A liberal reward will be paid for the return
to me of above described mare.
VIM. HUDSON,
tf aPlayer Place /.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The man who never finds anything
good in anybody else is usually the
man who thinks he alone is the only
model of perfection in existence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The alleged reformers need reform
ing about as badly as anybody. Re
form the reformers first.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Hon. B. W. Marston, one of the
soundest friends of free silver in this
State, says: "After the late humili-
ating election I don't think there is
a Democrat in Louisiana who would
see the party disrupted for either
gold or silver"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The Youngstown (Ohio) Bridge
Company has been awarded the con-
tract ct $2lO,6O0 for a steel bridge
over the Tennessee river at Knox
vile, Tenn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Forty persons were killed on the
Indian reservation, adjoining Rich
ardson county, Nebraska, by the cy-
clone which swept through that Sec
ton Tuesday of last week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The Caucasian of Monday says:
The extension of the Kansas City,
Shreveport and Gulf Railway south is
progressing rapidly. Twenty cars of
steel rails reached this city yester-
day from Johnstown, Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Man is prone to lay his mistakes
on somebody else and give himself
credit for his successful achieve
ments.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Messrs. Florsheim Bros, Shreve-
port, are the leading wholesale deal
ers in dry goods, boots, shoes, &C.,
and they are selling at fabulous low
prices
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

From her mill with China last year,
Japan carries off the largest purse on
record. China has just paid over
$61, 100000 to the little country that
gave her such a sound drubbing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Mans inhumanity to man is only
excelled by bis inhumanity to the
dumb creation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Canton (Miss.) Times: There is
something wrong when a preocher
gets $500 a year, and base ball
pitcher $4,000. This is q fact, never
sheless~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Lots of people know how the gov
eminent ought to make money, but
thew can't make it themselves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY,::::::::::::::::::::::MAY Fl, 1895.

What is home without a newspa-
per? My, my!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Baton Rouge, May 20.-In joint
session of the General Assembly to-
day Blanchard received 81 votes,
Denegre 81, Pharr 80, Price II, Nc
Emery 3, Blackburn 3. No election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Big feet are more desirable than
the big head, for they can be placed
out of the public's sight.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Nobody is going to prosper in
body, mind, or business, unless they
work?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

With some folks, what you wear
counts more than what you are, says
an exchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21
Notice,

Notice is hereby given in obedience to Arti-
IN Gle 48 of the Constitution of Louisiana
that, at the approaching session of the General
Assembly of the State, a bill will be introduced
to create new Charter for the town of Ben
ton in place of the existing Charter.
Benton, La April 9, 1896 may IA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The Citizens League are presump-
tious. Not content with managing
the affairs of their ring, which, by
the way, bids fair to eclipse the Fitz-
patrick machine in deeds of bossism,
they have undertaken to dictate the
policy the country Democrats in the
Legislature and Gov. Foster should
pursue. This is cheek for you. The
Governor and his friends at Baton
Rouge will act wisely in giving Mr..
Janvier and his coterie to understand
that the State of Louisiana, is not
the city Of New Orleans. The League
has 20 members of the Legislature,
but this fact does not entitle it to
the right of debating the policy of
the State government. The League
is the cause of our political troubles,
and its leaders should be content
with what they have done.-llons-
field Democrat-Journal.
We have read the communication
signed by Mr.. Kruittschnitt and we
are unable to find any word, sentence
Or line of it that can be regarded as
offensive, unless the Committee of
One Hundred have assumed to set
themselves up as a sort of sanctifed
royalty and to regard as offensive or
insulting any rejection or criticism of
their views whatever. There never
has been the slightest reason for the
Institution of this body. The laws
and the constitution, it is true, have
been threatened with violence and a
purpose to upset the late election by
revolutionary methods proclaimed.
But there has never been any weak
ness or irresolution on the part of
the State authorities in the face of
these incendiary threats. On the
contrary, the authorities have all
along quietly proclaimed their ability
and their purpose to put down any
lncendiary movement, by the civil
power, OF, if necessary, by the mill
tary power of the State. The course
pursued by the Committee of One
Hundred has only tended to revive
the dropping hopes Of the insurrec-
tionists and to thus prolong the feel
ing of unrest. It was proposed to
set aside an important provision of
the constitution and to dictate i'm.
portant and far reaching legislation,
before there should be a settlement
OF the government. This has been
unauthorized, unwise and has tended
to increase the revolutionary spirit
of the Republicans, who have been
defeated overwhelmingly at the polls.
NeW Orleans States, May 18th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

The Supreme Court of the United
States decided last Monday in what
is known as the Sim crow" car
case Of Plessy vs. Ferguson, that
the statute of the State of Louisiana
requiring railroad companies to sup
ply separate coaches for white and
eolored persons is constitutional,
affirming the decision of the Court
below. Justice Brown delivered the
opinion. Justice Harlan dissented.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-05-21

Monday the Louisiana Legislature
began voting for United States Sem
ator. Following is the first ballot :
Blanchard 40 votes, Denegre 80, Nc
Emery 4, Pharr 80, Price IL, Fenner
l, Blackman 3. The Populists and
Republicans voted solid for Pharr.
The balloting will be continued from
day to day until q Senator is elected.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-09
BOY CRAB FISHERS.
They Capture shelinsh In the Shiny
Mud Above Low Water.

They Capture shsiinsh In the siimy
Mud Above Low Water.
The crab fishermen who catch The
delicate shellfish with net or line have
now got competitors in the business
who have 1t in their power to sell very
cheap, says the San Francisco Call.
VThey can sell cheap because there is
little work for them to do and they
nearly always make good hauls. The
new rivals are the boys who loaf
around the water front below Channel
street. Some time ago several thousand
piles were anchored in the bay and as
they foated about a colony lof crabs
found them Just the things to sun
themselves on. In fact, they found
them SO pleasant they forgot to get of
when the tide went down. All that was
then necessary for the boys to do was to
go out and pick them up. AS soon as
the crabs heard the sound of 'footstep.
they would drop of the piles, but in
sstead of striking the cool waters Of the
,bay would drop into sticky pool Of
Shiny black mud. In this position they
could do nothing to help themselves
and 1t was not long before they were
served Cracked" on free lunch coun-
ters. The boys do very we'll at the
work, often catching several dozen in a
day. But it is impossible to conceive
Of more dirty job. They become cov.
cred with the ill-scented black slime.
However, they don't object to that. but
rather think 1t adds to the hilarity Of
the pastime. b. b.. rf..- 4-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-09
AN ALARMING EPIDEMIC.
rhe oirrs Rsiatives Died with Great
Psr,,stsncy and Dispatch.

rhe oirrs Rslatives Died with Great
Psrsisssncy and Dispatoh.
Ono Of the best-known necktie fac-
tories on Grand street has for Its super
intendent big. jolly fellow. who.
Whtlo an excellent business man. ID OF
rather q trusting, unsuspicious nature.
says the New York Mail and Express.
Directly under his supervision are sew
enteen young women about as quick
witted as can be found In days Walk
on the east side. They receive stip-
ulated sum per week and are not re-
to work ON legal holidays. About
four months ago. 20 the superintendent
tells a reporter. application was made
to him by ono Of the employees Tor
day on" to 60 to funeral. A grand
mother was dead. The request was
granted. During the same week an
other girl asked leave to stay away to
attend the funeral Of cousin. This
was granted also. Following these re-
quests came most alarming mortal
ity among the relatives Of the en-
ployes. In twelve weeks the seven
teen girls had been on thirty-six times
to attend funerals. Sometimes II was
an uncle. sometimes an aunt. and again
a grandfather. Tho original appli-
cant appeared to suffer the most fire.
quent bereavement She had been
away four times in four weeks to go
to a funeral. When she made her
NTH request the manager called her
into his office.
do you expect to get married soon?"
he asked.
well, 1 don't know" replied the
girl. opening her big black eyes In sur
prise. why do you ask, Mr.. Brown
II suppose" replied the superintend-
ent, ignoring the question for mo-
ment. that in case you do marry you
hope to have children?"
well, 1 hadn't thought Of that" was
the young woman's response. "but l
suppose I would like to have children
OF my own. Certainly" --s
II am glad to hear it." said Mr..
Brown. ....,.
PLEASE tell me what you mean
asked the necktiemaker. II don't un-
dcrstand you"
81 simply thought" said the fat sup
erfntendent, as ne look the payroll
book from its shelf. "that your family
was in danger Of becoming extinct.
Here you have buried your uncle. your
aunt. your cousin, your grandfather.
and now you are going to your sisters
funeral. There won't be any Of you
left pretty soon." The young woman
Redeemed and after painful pause she
said she would withdraw her applica-
tion for time of. Then the superin-
tendent went into the general work.
room. r
Young ladies'" he said. II regret to
be obliged to announce that hereafter
shall be obliged to limit each of you to
two funerals month. am sorry to
do this but II this epidemic keeps up l
shall expect that you will fall victims
yourselves. Your families are drop
ping on SO rapidly that cannot look
for any other result. Do you catch the
drift of my remarks?"
There was deep silence for a mo-
ment and then glggle. Mr.. Brown
went back to his books There hasn't
been a death since he spoke-a month
ago. 1