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StrgNed or Stolen.

ONE JERSEY COW, good sized. marked
" crop, split and unlerbit in each ear and
brand 81 on left shoulder or left hip. Has
brought or will soon bring calf. Any informa
ton which may lead to her recovery Will be
literally rewarded.
A. ]. MURFF.
Benton, La, Sept.l 1897. -
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New TO-DAY.
RetetQae .ac0desleal.

YIyhe first Session OF the Benton Academy
i and Preparatory School will commence
September 9th, 1897, DIV.
Miss EMMA HALL, of Tennessee, will have
charge of the Primary and q portion Of the
intermediate Departments.
Terms, q 50 to s. per month.
For further particulars, apply to the Princi-
pal, P. H. HENSLEY.
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Wanted.

A reliable, energetic party to soil Improved
IA Singer Sewing Machines and collect pay
South BOssier and Caddo Parishes.
We consign machines and furnish wagon.
We require the party employed 10 furnish
his own harness and give good and solvent
bond for $500 90. Address
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
OBI and 933 Canal St New Orleans La,
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Personal Paragraphs.

enter college at Harrodsburg, Ky.
Miss Lillian Stinson is spending
the week with her amt, Mrs. Ed.
Best, in Shreveport.
There is sunshine on Mr.. j. w.
Wsllace's face now. It's a sweet
little girl Of tender age.
Thanks to Mr.. W. j. Dawson for
a basket of delicious pears. May
be live to give rs many more.
Miss Carrie Doles, of Elmer, and
Miss Nina Nattin, of Alden, are the
quests of Mrs. w. J. Dawson.
Mrs. NJ. A. North and dau.. alter,
Miss Sadie North, were the guests
of Mrs. J. q. Belcher Saturday and
Sunday.
Mre. Joannes Smith, Dan Logan
and T. W. Woodruff. took in the ex-
cursiou and the sights at Little
Rock this week.
Misses Pearl Dortch and Corrie
Burns returned to their home at Ash
Saturday from months stay with
relatives in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Sib!ey, Of
Wild Lucia, were made happy on
Tuesday by the arrival Of a bounc
lug boy at their home.
Mr.. J. R. CAvett, of Co''insburg,
left Tuesday to carry bis son, Whit,
and two daughters, Misses Ethel
and Mildred, to school in Texas.
Mrs. Browning, of Marshall, Tex,
and Mrs. Paul Lawrence, of Haugb-
ton, sisters of Mr.. A. j. Murff, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Murff.
Caucasian, Aug. q: Mr.. P. B.
Cash, of Bossier, returned from Col
orado Springs last evening. where
he has been for the past six weeks
enjoying the moutain air and scene
r..
Caucasian, Aug. 30. Mr.. Jules
Dreyfuss left on yesterday evenings
train for New York, where he will
purchase the fall and winter stock
for the popular firm of Jules Drey'
fuss & Co.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs
L. G. Smith. She arrived Sunday
afternoon, and her name is Miss
Mabel Madeline Smith. Mother
aud daughter are doing well, ani
the proud father is the happiest mar
in town.
Mr.. R. W. Allsman is now a &id
over. This sad state of affairs va:
occasioned Monday by the departure
OF his better half and two childre,
nor Little Rock and Mayf1ower, Ark.
where Mrs. Allsman will visit rela
tives for about month. Such il
the life Of a married man.
Mr.. Albert Harris, State Lecturer
knights of Pythias, delivered a lee
tare on the secret work of the orde
TO the members of Dixie Lodge o.
last Friday night, and delivered
public lecture at the Court Hous
On Monday night. Mr.. ]. Henr
shepherd, Of Shreveport, also lee
tured on the work of the Order O.
Monday night.
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II vou are thinking of having new
.,o,h or having filing done, call at
A.. Now York Dentist, 800 Texas
c,rept, Shreveport, and get them to
Estimate the cost for you. 1t cost
ron nothing.
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Have It Done by Us.

Our Crayons are the best in Amer
lea our Pastels are unequaled; our
Oil Paintings will suit the most fas
tidious. Call and be convinced.
The BR1cE PoRrRA1r Co.,
625 Texas Street, Shreveport La.
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The roads, as a result of the dry
10, ueather, are disagreeably dusty.
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Just Received,
A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand a large lot of corn, oats
and hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
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I'D. Robertson's Star Hotel,
BENTON. La.

Is now open to the citizens of Bossier and the
L travelling public generally. This house is
newly fitted up and is the best hotel in Benton.
The Livery and Feed Stable in connection is
frst-class in every respect. Teams and vebi-
cles, and attentive drivers always on hand
Stock fed and cared for. Terms reasonable.
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cnvress Lodge will meet on Sat
urday, Sept. llth.
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
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Stray Sale.
T7strayed before H. Barnacastle, j. p. Ward
T. &. Booster parish, by W. T. Bullock. and
will be sold at Haugbton, La, on Saturday,
September 4, 1897, one Bay Horse Pony, about
years old, with blaze face, branded with
horse shoe on left shoulder, about IL hands
high. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward.
prove property and pay charges.
J w. ONEAL, Constable.
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To My Friends Of Bossier.
In connection with my Commission and
Cotton Factorage business, l have opened .
Retail and Wholesale Grocery at ~ Texas
Street, Shreveport. La, carrying q full and
complete stock Of Fancy and Heavy
Groceries.
Also, Grain, Hay and Feed Stuff of all de-
scription.
Give me trial order. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
Ship me your Cotton, Hides: Wax, Honey,
Wool, Eggs and Poultry, and insure you the
best price Shreveport can pay. Write me.
Sincerely your friend.
JOHN PICKETT.
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I HAVE IT.

rTVhe public remembers the Mixed Ground
/ Feed manufactured by me years ago
when doing business under the firm name Of
Ogilvie & Thurmond, hence the object of this
notice, that have resumed the handling Of
Mixed Ground Feed, and have it in stock
equal to that formerly manufactured by me.
None better; nothing as good for stock
Quality unsurpassed; yet cheaper per 100
pounds than bran. Mixed Ground Food will be
sold under the brand of " Victor" which brand
I have exclusive control of. Prices furnished
on application.
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rJ,he books are open at the Court House for
l. the registration of all legal voters of
Bossier, and as it will take considerable time
to make the present registration, suggest
that the people take the advantage Of the op-
portunity when in Benton. and not wait for Il .
appointments, which are to be made and 6lle d
later. No one will be allowed to vote who has
not registered.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA.
n,,,rRsDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
THE CONTRACT Is SIGNED.
Traction Company ut work on the
New baseball Park.

Mr.. w. B. Bradley, president of the
Richmond Baseball Association of the
Atlantic League has finally signed the
contract with the Richmond Traction
Company. and the provisions thereof re-
ouire that he shall be provided with
suitable grounds on Broad street near
I,ombardy Tor his team TO play the na-
tional game on for the next flve years.
The Traction Company pledge them
selves TO improve the grounds and 10
make of the property a model park Tor
athletic sports. Mr. Bradley Is TO nave
entire charge of the park for nVe years
without charge TO him or the association
and the only requirement made OF nm
is that he shall have the Richmond Base
Bau Club play their championship ana
exhibition games at this park.
The contract calls for a perfectly level
6eId q 81 800 grandstand with seating
canacitv of not less than 1900 and bleach
cries sufficient to accommodate 4'WJ
snectators The Traction Company, II Is
understood. will not only carry out the
provisions of the contract. but will make
every Improvement necessary, and turn
over TO Mr. Bradley, on March loth,
model baseball park, complete IN every
particular. ,,
Work has already been begun in carr
est on the park. All the buildings that
stood on the property have been cleared
away and hands are now engaged IN
levelling the grounds preparatory TO lay
inc off the diamond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
Seemed to Have n Charmed Life.

MGHEE. TENN, January l5.-(Special)
The death of Mr. Ed. Bradbury from
wound received in the late war reveals
strange story. Bradbury seemed 10 nave
a charmed life. 1t is supposed that ne
was the only man who received wound
like his that did not prove fatal a mi
nia-bau from the enemy's gun penetrated
his head lust between his eyes, taking
downward course and coming out al the
hack of the law. 1t is supposed that he
was leaning his head over. or the bail
would have passed through the BRAIN
causing death. Strange to say, he got
over this. He came TO McGhee from Nir-
einia twenty years ago, following the
brick k-rnason trade. Six years ago. after
a lingering illness, his friends thinking
his death near, took up collection to buy
his hurial robe. He began 10 improve.
and i'm q few weeks was up ana wore out
his burial suit and several more. -Four
wears ago he was appointed postmaster
AZ NcGhee which position he held up to
a month ago. when his health got so bad
that he resigned. He was also in busi-
ness. with c. Il. Pyron as partner. A
week ago ne sold his stock and left in
structions that after his burial expenses
were Maid he wanted the family that
took care of him TO have what was left.
Rraahury. with two brothers and sister.
come across from England. He has a
brother at Canton and a brother in Vir-
gflia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
REFORMS FOR CUBA.
SPAIN SAYS SHE IS GOING TO GRANT
THEN AT ONCE. a
FREEDOM FOR SANGUILIY.
This Another One of the Announce.
ments from Madrid--Our Incoming
Mckinley Administration I'm the
Mind of the Spanish.

LONDON. January 15.-A dispatch 10
the Central News from Madrid says that
at Cabinet council. over which the
Queen-Regent presided, it has been de-
clded TO Immediately Introduce reforms
In Cuba. and a decree putting the re-
forms into effect viii be published on
the Kings fete-day.
The dispatch also says that Il is pro-
bable that Julio Sanguilly, the natural-
lied American citizen recently sentenced
in Habana TO life Imprisonment. for con.
spiracy against the Spanish Government.
will be granted free pardon.
The Madrid correspondence Of the
Standard confirms the statement that tha
Spanish Government has decided to inn
mediately effect reforms In Cuba. IL is
added that the government. I'm takins
such serious step. on the eve OF Mr..
McKinley's advent to office. wishes ia
clearly indicate that IL acts spontaneA
ously ir going even beyond the powers
voted by the Cortes. for which the lat
ter must grant bill OF indemnity. Tho
reforms will show TO what extent the
government is prepared TO go in gradual
ly preparing the colonies for autonomy,
without yielding the rights OF Spain and
Parliament. Ii will also soon be seer
that Spain is disposed 10 make sacrifices
IN connection with the Cuban budget.
THE reforms will not be realized without
seriously clashing with Spain's material
interests Spanards look with impa-
tience and anxiety to the effect the re-
forms will have in America.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
SHERMAN ON CUBA.
1T LOOKS AS If SPAIN WOULD
GRANT THE ISLAND AUTONOMY.
EXTRA SESSION or CONGRESS.
There VIII Certainly BE Oue-It
May Confine Itself to Tariff Mut-
Iations Committee.

PITTSBCRG, PA. January Ex-senator
Sherman passed through Pittsburg to-
night, en- route from Canton to Washing
ton. On the subject of Cuba, Senator
Sherman said
ut begins TO look as though Spain
would grant Cuba some kind Of autonomy
which will speedily end the war. II the
Spanish Government would grant to the
people of the island the same rights that
are accorded to the people of Spain, it
would have much to do with ending the
struggle. am in favor of non-inter-
ference with the affairs Of Cuba. About
all We want to do Is TO buy the products
of the island and sell her all the goods
we can. | do not believe tnere is any
reliai ile news coming from the war.
Eve have no knowledge of what our
representative, Mr.. Lee, reported to the
President. except as might be inferred
from the message, and one can readily
understand that 1t might be embarrass-
ing TO him, I'm his relations with the
Spanish authorities at Habana, II the full
text of his report were made public.
We do know, however, that the reports
from Cuba, published in the newspapers
every morning. are very unreliable"
EXTRA SESSION.
How. about an extra session of Con-
gress?" Senator Sherman was asked.
'It is absolutely certain that we will
have an extra session, and that the
earlier it is held the better. 1t is very
necessary that we should have a prompt
readjustment of the tariff, and IL is pro-
bable that the extra session will be
confined to tariff legislation exclusively,
though. you know. Congress can con-
slider any subject. once it is called in
session"
"Who will probably succeed you, Sena-
tor. as chairman of the Foreign Relations
Committee?"
probably Senator Cushman X. DAVIS
of Minnesota, though Senator Frye, OF
Maine, is next i'm order of appointment
to a place on the committee. Mr. Frye
| believe. will prefer TO remain at the head
OF the Committee on Commerce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
THE SUGAR TRUSTS FIGHT.
NORTH CAROLINA sENATORsHIP.
PopuIists Nominate Cy. Thompson--
Pritchnrd stiII Likely to Win.

RALEIGH, n. c., January l5.-The Pop
ulist caucus at midnight nominated DR..
Cyrus Thompson for senator, on the Sc
cond ballot. Thompson, Dockery, Mott
Hileman, and Guthrie were voted for on
the first ballot. on the second ballot all
except the first two were Withdrawn. ana
Thompson ana DOckery received % and
votes, respectively.
Senator Parker, Of Randolph, one OF tne
bolters. returned TO the caucus last night.
II is understood that he Will vote for the
nominee 1t is not believed that Hardlson'
who went into the caucus with Parker
will desert Pritchard.
The situation virtually remains un-
changed. -Four Populist votes, in addition
To the Republican vote, will nominate
Pritchard. 1t is claimed that at least Is
will stand by him to the last. AT this
hour there appears to be no reason for
changing the prediction that Pritchard
will be his own successor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
FEAR OF THE PLAGUE.
European Governments Taking "e"-
sures TO Prevent Its Introduction.

LONDON, January l5.-The Rome CORE
snondent of the Daily News telegraphs
that the projects of the northern
provinces of Italy have prohibited the
entry into those provinces of cotton from
India. fearing that 1t will convey the
bubonic plague that is now ravaglng
Rombay and other places In India This
cotton is imported into Italy by way OF
Genoa. As a result of the prohibition.
many of the operatives in the important
factories have been thrown out of work
oVvine TO lack OF material. The idle
operatives are very indignant over the
action of the projects. and II is feared
that there will be disorders.
The government has announced that an
International conference will be held,
nrohablv AT Rome, TO consider measures
fcr the protection of Europe against the
nIague. II is stated that six Powers
nave already given their adhesion to the
conference.
The French Government has declared
o,,arantine against vessels arriving from
plymouth. England, owing 10 the recent
arrival there of the transport Nubia WIN
cholera on board. Passengers from Ply
mouth will be detained al French ports
far five days observation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
REPORTED LYNCHING.
Two Negro Murderers of n White
Woman the Victims.

MACON, GA. January ia special
TO the Telegraph from Adams Park, Ga.
saws: Charles Forsyth and Willis White,
the negroes who are believed 10 be the
men who shot and fatally wounded Mrs.
Rowland. wife Of the postmaster, while
robbing the post-ofiice at this place last
night. were run down with dogs and
captured near here early this morning.
Mrs. Rowland died to-day from the ef-
fects of the wound and a crowd began
TO gather for the purpose of lynching
them.
A report reached Macon late tonight
10 the effect that the mob had taken
the men and lynched them, but up TO
This time the rumor has not been fully
verified
Adams Park is in Twiggs county the
scene of the cold-blooded murder by old
Mrs Noble and negro Of her husband.
ON account of the manner in which legal
technicalities have enabled the perpe-
traitors of this crime-one Of the most
hrutal and horrible in the history of the
State-to escape punishment, many con-
servative people in the county publicly
announce a detei mination TO appeal 10
Iudge Lynch, and ignore the legal-court-
machinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
SHERMAN ACCEPTS.
HE WILL BE PREMIER OF THE
MKINLEY CABINET.
EX-GOV. LONG, OF MASSACHUSETTS.
He, 1t seems, Is to he the New
England Holder of "a Portfolio
Russell Young.

CANTON, o.. January 15.--Senatof
Sherman, who this afternoon authorized
the Southern Associated Press 10 posi-
lively announce that he has accepted
the portfolio OF state. and Ex-Governor
John ID. Long. OF Massachusetts,. who
will, in all probability, be in Major Nc
Kinley's Cabinet sat down at table with
the President-elect to-day. The other
guest at luncheon was Senator Burrows,
Of Michigan.
Senator Sherman arrived at the house
about an hour and a quarter before noon,
and left for Washington at O'clock. He
had a long talk with Major Mckinley,
and they discussed many men and mea-
sures. The formation Of the Cabinet
was the main topic Of conversation.
Senator Sherman said appointments and
the organization Of the work I'm his de-
partment would not be considered till
after the Inauguration OF Major McKin-
ley. 1t Is understood that the appoint
ment Of a First Assistant Secretary OF
State was not discussed to-day. but the
gossips have IL Hlat John Russell Young,
of Philadelphia, is under consideration.
Senator Sherman was in excellent spirits,
and seemed full Of vigor.
The visit Of Ex-Governor Long, fol-
lowing so closely upon that OF Senator
Lodge. of Massachusetts. is construed
TO mean that he Is not unwilling to ac-
cept a place I'm Major McKinley's Cabi-
net. Senator Lodge assured Major Nc
Kinley that there were no objections 10
the appointment of Governor Long on
,l,. ftu - .tflt 4
cans and It may be deemed reasonably
certain that he will be the New England
member Of the Cabinet. Major McKin-
lev and Governor Long had long talk,
and the latter left for the East. by way
of Cleveland at 4:30 p. NJ. 1t is not
thought that the particular place In the
Cabinet which is likely to be offered
Governor Long has been determined.
No tender of a portfolio was made to-
day. Governor Long said he simply
came to confer with Major Mckinley.
Senator ]. c. Burrows, of Michigan,
came TO see the President-elect In the
interest of General Alger, whom he hopes
will be appointed Secretary of war.
senator Burrows said the Republicans OF
Michigan had counted upon General Al
ger and that he had the hearty endorse
ment of the two senators. General Al
ger is also being uTBeu ny 'ho ciN 81
diers OF the Union armies. senator
burrows did not indicate that the port
folio had been rendered General Alger
hut the belief is pretty strong here that
n will be. The differences that existed
between Senator Sherman and General
Alger have been happily adjusted and
form no obstacle whatever to the ap-
pointment of General Alger to the Cabi-
net This is stated upon high authority
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
TAMMANY-HALL PRIMARIES.
Serious Contest In Only One District'
senarate Purroy Delegates.

NAV YORK. January l5.-Tammany
primaries were held in all the Assembly
districts In the city tonight to elect dele
Gates 10 the general committees and TO
the district committees. Notwithstanding
the recent factional fights in number
80 districts. there was no serious contest
lent In the Thirty third Assembly Dis
t~,ct the contest in the other districts
having been adjusted.
In the Thlrty-fourth and Thirty-httn
districts the followers OF Connty-Clerk
Henry ID. Purroy elected separate ueie-
gates. under the name % tioiie Huie
Tammany."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
ATTEMPT At SUICIDE.
Mrs. Weber, Wife of nm Artist, Tem-
p0rarily Insane.

PENSACOLA, FLA, January lo.-Mrs.
Weber. wife of Thomas Weber. an artist
of considerable local note. attempted sui
eide a few minutes after noon to-day.
while temporarily insane. She cut both
wrists with knife and scissors, and. not
satisfied at the progress thus made, she
took a hatchet and hacked the top or her
head until she became unconscious. MT.
weber first discovered her. and physicians
we're summoned. 1t was found that there
were numerous fractures of the outer part
of the skull, and a number OF pieces have
been removed. The inner lining or the
skull remains whole. and she may re.
cover. This Is her second attempt at
suicide. she having attempted to destroy
herself six years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16

by a combination OF large bankers not 10
lend on call below per cent, whicn III
vited all sort OF financial institutions 20
take the market, caused payment Of bank
loans for some Millions and left the sup
plies OF funds so heavy that the loans
were sharply marked down. More was
done In commercial paper, though oner-
ings increased but moderately. Receipts
from the interior exceeded shipments py
81 1.5o0,O00 The exports continue to exceed
last years for the week per cent, whiic
the imports fell 10 per cent. below last
years.
The failures for the week have been 100
In the United states, against 3s5 last
year. and II In Canada, against 81 last
wear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
KILLING OF MARSHAL BIRD.
Conformation of the Heport-ihe
Particulars.

LOUISVILLE, KY, January ia Lex
ington dispatch confirms the report Oh the
killing of Deputy United States Marsha'
w. A. Bird in Breathitt county yesterday
Bird had arrested Sam. Neace for moon
shining. and was riding TO Jackson WIN
Neace on his horse behind him. jacob
Neace and Dan. Farley, relatives OF the
prisoners, overlook the Marshal ana ue-
manded that Neace be released. Neace
rolled off the horse, and his relatives pc
gan firing on the officer. Bird returned
the fire, but Jacob Neace shot him thioueh
the breast. Bird then shot sam Neace III
the leg. when his horse plunged into the
river and swan across. When the anll,lai
reached the bank Bird fell on, ueau. 1his
was the third attempt that the niooh-
sinners had made 10 XIII hiin'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-16
G. II. & Y. v. RAILROAD CASE.
Decree of Sale Not Likely Before
Iatfer Part of February.

WILMINGTON, n. c., January i5.-In
the United States Circuit Court to-day,
Judge Simonton presiding. the argument
of counsel in the Cape Fear and fadkin
Valley railroad case was concluded.
Judge Cross counsel for the Baltimore
Committee, read tender OF 2.ooo.ooo for
the entire road.
The Court ordered all briefs to be fled
in thirty days. upon which consideration
Of the case will be again taken np. =
1t is not likely that the final decree or
sale will be issued before the latter part
of February