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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

Somebody in Columbia, KY, has
sent out and got printed in the west a
story that the Green river at that place
has been so low lately that swine have
taken to wallowing in it and catching
and eating fish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

A lion tanner named Kolberg, after
giving performance at village near
Kovno, in Russian Poland, was set upon
oy the lions and killed before help could
oe given. A panic took place among the
audience, eight persons being crushed
to death, and others seriously injured
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03
A Poser.

Editor-Can you read Scotch dialect? :?
Writer-Why, have written several
stories in it, sir.
Il know; but can you read it ?"-N. Y.
Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

The ring of the tyran, Caesar Borgia
contained poison which he skillfuly
dropped in the wine of anyone whom
he wished to put out of the way.-De-
tIoit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03
different Relatives

Hunker-Uncle George is one of my
poor relations.
Spatts-My "uncles" are all moneyed
men.-Ep-t0-DatA.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03
His Resting Day.

Magistrate-What do you do during
the week?
Tramp-Nothing.
''And on Sundays?'
'Then take day off"-Tit-Bits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03
1t Would Never Do.

"Wilkins has some singular ideas for
financier," remarked the president to
the vice president of the Unlimited Con-
fidence Corporation.
"What about Wilkins?"
''He thinks we ought to pay off our
debt instead of refunding it."-Puck.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

Railroad supplies to the extent OF
s1.Ooo.ooo, comprising machinery, roll
ing stock and rails. are required by the
Norwegian state railroad department,
and tenders are about to be asked for.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03
1;<41o o1oofrio railway oopro

A little electric railway connects
the dining-room, kitchen and wine eel
lar of the residence of DR.. Siemens
the famous Berlin electrician. BY
pressing button articles in one apart
ment are quickly conveyed to any OF the
others.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

acteristics of his race. In storm,
weather from SO to IS hours is the time
taken for the journey, provided there
are no accidents, such as fights among
the six dogs comprising the team, tip
overs and the like.
Until last winter the trip was made
by the Indian without incident of note.
Now and then stray moose, a wander
ing deer or an inquisitive rabbit would
gaze at the passing man, and then,
startled by the dogs. bound away
toward the distant timber, there to
seek shelter and wonder what it all
meant. Hunters are not numerous in
that desolate region, for game seldom
ventures near the lake, the rock-lined
shore offering neither food nor shelter.
In consequence the animals frequent
ing the timber some distance back from
the bluff hardly know what a human
being is, and make no demonstration of
alarm when approached by man.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-03

During last winter, when an intense
cold settled down on the northwest and
the snow lay in huge drifts upon the
ground, driving the deer and moose into
the settlements for food and freezing
the small streams clear to the bottom,
reports reached Two Harbors that a big
pack of timber wolves, gaunt, half
famished creatures. was ranging along
the north shore, now and then making
an attack upon the lean, starving cow
Of some poor settler. Beargrease was
told of this pack as he harnessed his
dogs, preparatory to starting on his
lonely ride one morning, but his only
reply was a grunt of disdain-had he
not made the trip dozens of times in
perfect safety, without SO much as even
seeing wolf, let alone being attacked
by the brutes?
As the warning was repeated several
times he grew uneasy and before he
left Two Harbors the mail carrier pro-
cured rifle, which he tucked under the
blankets on the sled. He always carried
revolver-not a small, nickle-p.ated
affair, such as one often sees in the store
windows, but weapon a foot long,
throwing bullet as large as mans
little finger, such revolver as was
carried by the cow boys on the western
plains up to few years ago; weapon
with which man might fight for his
life. This the Indian regarded as good
as a rifle, and when he tucked the latter
weapon away under the blankets a sar-
castle smile played upon his face, but
never word spoke he.
The bitter cold of the morning acted
like whip upon the dogs as they
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

Hampshire, Oct, y.
We Salmon and others at Water
Valley, Oct %.
J. r. Williamson and w. b. Turner at
Carter's Creek, Oct. 81.
&c. Noorhies and w. j. fowler at
Timmons, oct. 20.
+ e. Eslick at Spring Hill, Nov. 1.
John 5. Brown at Green Wood, Oct.
%.
John S. Brown and others at Lasea,
Nov. D.
f. ID. Loonev and w. c. Whitthorne
at Rock Spring, Oct. ..
L. p Padgett and John w. Fry at
Santa Fe, Nov. /.
Legislative candidates at Rally Hill
Nov. ,.
On the first Monday in November
at | p. m, there will be a grand
Democratic rally on the square,
with speeches by the candidates for
the legislature, and by other promt-
nent Democratic speakers.
All the above appointments are al
night unless otherwise mentioned
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

trary; and the same is true of the
succeeding Democratic administra-
tiOns, when the appropriations for
charity and the interest on the bond
ed debt, which Hawkins left un-
paid, had been deducted. 1t had
been said that the Republicans had
repudiated Brownlow's wicked acts,
and indeed were repentant for all
their sins. They had stolen fifteen
million dollars of the peoples money
and squandered it on paper rail
roads and turnpikes to the moon,
and before they could get forgive.
ness for their thieverv they must re
turn the swag. He doubted the sin
cerety of their penitence, but it they
were truly penitent, then it was the
only time in their wicked life they
were ever fit to die, and they should
be killed quickly.
In conclusion he addressed his
lady hearers, admonishing them OF
their influence and calling upon
them to send their sweethearts
their brothers. their husbands and
their fathers 20 the polls to vote the
Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Carmack did not make many
converts; because his hearers were
all of the democratic household
and simply came to hear the gospe
of Democracy preached in pOwe
and eloquence, and have their faitl
renewed; ; and they all left shouting
the praises of the preacher. AM
what he did for the other side, IVA
plenty"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

MALICE WESLEY MERRITT and
Miss Laura Williams, of Chicago,
were married privately in London
last Monday afternoon. Maj. Mer-
ritt was recently in command of the
United States troops at Manila.
The announcement of his engage
ment to Miss Williams was made
several months ago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28
Public Speakings.

The following appointments for
public speakings in the various dis
tricts have been made:
w. C. Salmon at Isom's, Oct 81.
W.B. Gordon at Park School, Nov. 1.
IT. Williamson and w. B. Gordon at
Hurricane, Oct. %.
L. p. Padgett and W. b. Turner at
Culleoka, Nov. T.
LIP. Padgett and w. b. Turner at
Bigbyville, Nov. >. 80,
j. 4. Smiser and others atScotts Mill,
Nov. 3.
T.. II. Hatcher and +. E. Eslick at Mt.
Pleasant, Nov. 1, p. m.
J. c. Noorhies and j. b. Bond at SANDY
Hook, Nov. >.
w. T. Porter and w. c. Salmon at
WilliamspOrt, Nov. ..
1T. Williamson and w. j. webster
at Cross Bridges, Nov. 8.
j. A. Smiser and John w. Fry at
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

THE reports which American Off
GERS at Havana are sending to Wash
ington contain in their statistics of
mortality strong arguments against
a heavy influx of Americans. The
record keeps up, there being 846
deaths in Havana in the first thir-
teen days of October.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

THE war clouds are lowering In
the East. Great Britain and France
are almost at the point of rupture
and both nations are getting their
armies and navies in preparation
for any eventualities. Diplomatic
relations are said to be drawn to
such tension that they may snap
at the slightest provocation. Ihe
press of both countries, almost with
out exception, believes that neither
nation can with honor avoid war
though one paper at Paris bitterly
denounces the Government for per-
mitting the controversy to reach
snch a stage, and says that war win
ENGLAND is madness. The cause oi
the strained relations between Britou
aud Gaul at this time is the occupa-
tion bv a French detachment oI
Fasboda on the Upper Nile. Eng
land claims title to the entire ME-
VALLEY, from mouth to source oy
virtue of past explorations ana neI pei
racant destruction of the DerVlsL
dynasty.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

MEssRs. MCMILLIN AND FOWLER
closed their joint canvass in the
Vendome Theater at Nashville last
Monday night, and are now going it
alone. Mr.. McMillin Is filling a
number of appointments in Middle
and West Tennessee, while Mr..
Fowler is speaking to his partisans
in the First and Second districts.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

The Maria Teresa has been made
seaworthy and will start for the
United States this week. Naval Con-
structOr HObson arrived in Philadel-
phia this week to participate in the
peace jubilee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

LEADERS of both parties are conf
dent of carrying Indiana at the ap-
preaching election, but the Demo-
Gratis seem to have the better pros
pect, and believe the Legislature
will be Democratic on Joint ballot.
The visit of President Mckinley
failed to arouse interest among the
Republicans, and the orators of that
party are devoting themselves pure
ly to a defense of the AdmiDistra-
tion's war policy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28
NEWS AND COMMENT.

THE Triennial Council of the
Episcopal church closed at Wash
ingtOn Tuesday after session of
three weeks.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28
PUBLIC SPEAKING WEDNESDAY.

Hon. ThOs. l.. Williams and Hon. j. N.
McKensie viii BE Here.
Remember the appointment Of
Hon. ThOs. l.. Williams and Hon. j.
n. McKensie, Democratic nominees
for Railroad commissioners, who
will speak in this city next Wednes-
day, Nov. 2. Be sure and attend.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

The complete registration returns
show over a half a million voters in
Greater New York. Tammany is
claiming majority of $1,000 in New
York city. The claim may be rea-
lized, as it is said that the Germans
all oppose Roosevelt because they de-
testthe man for his record while Po-
lice Commissioner They believe that
he went away out of his official
duties to hound and abuse them ano
rob them of their glass of beer
while he and his swell friends drank
champagne in fashionable hotel'
and b-houses.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

SO much was involved, and in be"
half of justice, the Agents were JUS
titled in making the misleading
statements
Rev. w. S. Cherry spoke against
DR.. Barbee and said that il he had
been in the place of the Doctor he
would have told them that Stahl-
man was to get 30 per cent. of the
money. L. he had not done this he
would have instructed his book
keeper to reply that Barbee and
Smith were out of town and that
kilograms would be answered when
they returned. Mr.. Cherry made a
strong speech against DR.. Barbee's
action.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Rev. j. J. Stowe:
"WHEREAs, Our Book Agents in the
prosecution of the Publishing House
claim against the United States Govern
ment employed methods and made
statements that have brought reproach
upon the church, therefore it is the
sense of this conference
should be returned to the United States
Government
49, That the resignation of the agents
is requested. j. j. STOWE,
"JOHN II. REEs,
"G. w. PEAY,
"r. A. KERLEY,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28
Speaking at Spring Hill.

Hon. n. w. Baptist, Democratic
nominee for Railroad Commissioner,
will speak at Spring Hill next Thurs
day, Nov. 3. Give him good crowd.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

ORDERS were issued Monday for
the honorable discharge of l64 men,
bers of the First Tennessee who are
in any way incapacitated and un-
able to make the trip across the
Pacific. The purpose is to have only
sound, ablebodied men, and also
men who have no families absolute.
ly dependent upon them, when the
regiment embarks for Manila.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

A SERIOUS trouble between whites
and blacks took place last Sunday
near Harpersville, Scott county,
Miss. A Sheriff's posse, who were
attempting to arrest negro, was
fired into by mob of negroes, kill
ing one man and wounding two
others. Later on the whites armed
and went to the scene, and battle
was waged nearly all day. Ten neg
roes were killed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

SEVERAL weeks ago it was report
ed that the Chinese Emperor, Kwang
Su, had been assassinated; then it
was said that he was alive and in
good health, and later on the news
came over the cable that he was
slowly dying of dropsy. Now the
cables have assassinated him some
more, so there's really no telling
whether he is on top side of earth or
not.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28

OF OTu6T budI Ill6 ItSOIuClOuS luNOlNeu
the character Of DR.. Barbee, and the
subject would be subject to limita-
tions. Not sustained.
Mr.. Stowe denied that those back
of the movement against DR.. Barbee
were inspired by ANY impure mo-
tives. Not only the peace of Zion
but the foundation of the church
was concerned. If he were asked
to forsake his church in her peril
for the paltry sum of $2SS,000, his
answer would be, Keep your
money" Mr.. Stowe made an i'm.
pressive argument. He said in the
course of his speech that the least
thing the conference could ask of
Barbee and Smith is that they step
down and out.
The discussion of DR.. Barbee's
connection with the war claim was
resumed at the afternoon session,
H. p. Figures speaking first, dis
cussing the Stowe resolution. He
severely arraigned the Book Agents
and attacked DR.. Young also for
quoting from a Judge that an emer-
geucy might arise when a man
would be excused for telling a lie.
He declared the contract with
Stahlman by the Book Agents null
and void. The burden of his argu-
ment was that the Seuate had been
deceived.
Rev. r. p. McLain Introduced
resolution asking for the resigna-
tions of the entire Book Committee
and the Book Agents and the imme-
diate return of the money, even If
an extra session of the General Con-
ference was necessary to take ac-
tion.
DR.. Kelley took issue with the
statement that DR.. Barbee had been
tried five times. 1t was SANDER
on the church law. He had never
been tried, but an investigation was
made by the District Conference to
ascertain whether trial was neces-
sary.
iday's Proceedings.
The War Claim question and DR..
Barbee's character were still under
3 discussion when adjournment was
= had Thursday, and were cOntinu ed
t Friday.
Rev. r. P. M'Clain introduced the
= following resolutions:
I ave feel it our christian duty to put
j upon record minute concerning the
q collection of the Publishing claim ant
f the.difliculties which have arisen ou
d of it. We record our deep sorrow fol
the things done by our agents and con
dOned by our Book Committee in col
~ lecting this money, feeling that in thu
D disputed points they are wholly indie
n fensible and we deeply regret tn At ther
d has been no expression condemninI
If the same by any official body before
A. whom the matter has been considered
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-18

its sovereignty and absolute title to
the government and crown lands, and
then by resolution to accept the cession
and declare the islands annexed. The
resolutions provide for a commission
of five, at least two of whom shall be
resident Hawaiians, to recommend to
congress such legislation as they may
deem advisable. The public debt of
Hawaii, not to exceed $4,000, 900, is
assumed. Chinese immigration is pro-
hibited, ell treaties with other powers
are declared null, and il is provided
that until congress shall provide for
the government of the islands all civil, ,
judicial and military powers now ex-
ercised by the officers of the existing
government shall be exercised in such
manner as the president shall direct,
and he is given power to appoint per-
sons to put in effect provisional gov
ernment for the islands. There is a
considerable amount of opposition to
annexation in the senate but, all the
same, there is reason to believe that
the resolution will pass that body.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-18
WHILE WAR
is RAGING

1t is necessary to keep the plow on the
move, and while the drums are beating
and the air is filled with martial music
and the army is organizing for the front,
we should not become so demoralized as
to allow our farms and various business
es to become disorganized. The soldiers
will fight the war, while we speed the
plow." Let us prepare oar lands with
the same thought and care as the general
and his staff prepares for battle; let us
SOW an abundant crop of wheat, oats and
peaSe, together with grasses and clover,
and the fields will bloom in all their
glory while the martial music of the war
will be drowned with the fairy like song
of the birds in the spring, and peace and
plenty will most likely be our reward.
GUANO AND ACID are as essential to
the success of farming as gunpowder is to
war, and we have both in almost unlimi-
ted quantities, and we would be glad to
supply those who expect to begin cam
paign for any of the above crops. The
Guano and Acid will show the proper
analysis, and will produce hird-singing
results in the spring. Call and see me.
j. II. RIDDLE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-18
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Sumter's Smallpox.

Sumter's Smallpox.
The Sumter correspondent reports
that the smallpox epidemic in that
city is at an end. During three weeks
there were 80 cases. No deaths were
reported. Compulsory vaccination,
the pesthouse and house of detention,
etc., cost the city about $4,000. The
correspondent says the people are well
pleased with the work of the board of
health.
Professor Patton Resigns.
DR.. E. L. Patton, professor of ancient
languages in the South Carolina COL
lege, has resigned. Professor Charles
w. Balm, of Suwanee, was elected to
succeed him. Professor ]. J. McMa-
han, adjunct professor of English, also
resigned, and Professor G. A. Wauc,
hope, of the University of Virginia,
will succeed him. DR.. Woodward will
continue to fill the place of librarian,
which was left vacant by the death OF
Captain Isaac H. Means.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-18
LATE WAR NEWS.
Synopsis of the Situation as Summarized
From the Papers.

Synopsis of the Situation as Summarized
From the Papers.
The officials of the Cuban junta at
Key West claim to have information
to the effect that over 5000 Spanish
volunteers and regulars have deserted
and joined the insurgents.
Later reports from Camp McCalla
put the number of Spaniards killed at
200. General Garcia is said to have
informed the Americans on Wednesday
that the Spaniards were preparing to
attack them in large force; but he
promised to have ready to assist them
5000 well armed and well equipped
Cubans.
A Madrid dispatch says thai Cervera
has been instructed to make desper-
ate dash by the blockading fleet, out
sail SIMPSONS vessels, and meet the
transports with Shafter's army aboard.
Commencing Thursday morning at
daylight, Admiral Sampson again
bombarded the batteries at the en-
trance to Santiago harbor. The firing
was commenced at daylight, and in
all some 5000 projectiles of different
sizes were fired. The Spaniards re-
piled at first; but after half hour
their guns became silent, the gunners
having run away. AS the ships with
drew, few Spaniards returned and
let fly some scattering shots. A great
deal of damage was done to the Span
ish works. No Americans were killed
or injured, and none of their ships
were damaged.
During Thursday also, the Texas,
Marblehead and Suwanee bombarded
and demolished brick fort at Caima-
nera, Guantanamo bay. This fort was
being used by the Spaniards who were
assaulting Camp McCalla as base of
operations. After the bombardment,
a ragged and half starved Spaniard
cal into the camp at McCalla and
gave himself up. He asked for food
and water, Of which he had had none
for As hours, and said that after that
the Americans could kill him. He
fully expected to be killed. The
Americans gave him a good dinner
and some clothes. He said that there
were fully 1000 halfstarved Span
iards who would surrender; but
feared they would be killed. He
was afraid to go back and report to
them, however, as he was sure they
would put him to death. He was de-
tanned as a prisoner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-06-18
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