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The age-herald., 1898-08-18
GEN. TCHESNAIFF,
Conqueror of Tashken, Died Suddenly
 at St. Petersburg Yesterday.

St. Petersburg, Aug 17.-General Tches- naiff the conqueror of Tashken, died sud- denly today.
 Michael Gregorovitch Tchesnaiff, Rus sian general born in 1S2S entered the Rus sian military service in 1S47, distinguished himself greatly in the Crimean war and attained the rank of general of infantry. In 1858 he was placed in command of an evolutionary force of 1000 men with in- structions to march from Orglieff, through the passes of the mountains bounding Si- beria on the south and across the Steppes of Turkestan and to effect a junction with another detachment under Colonel Vrekan, which had set out from Semi platnsk in Siberia. The junction occur red in the vicinity of the town of Tche- mand, then occupied by the Khokanians. This town Tschernaiff took by assault and immediately afterwards unsuccessfully attacked October 1S64). the important city of Tashkend also in possession of the Khokanians. Having entered at Tchek- mand he renewed successfully the attempt on Pashkend Gune a. 1S65.) It is said that he had received specific instructions to content himself with the position of Tchekmand and to refrain from any fur ther efforts to extend the Russian domina- tion. He dsobeyed his orders, took Tash- kend and was afterwards welcomed most enthusiastically at St. Petersburg but from that date he was not actively em- ployed in the Russian service
 In the summer of 1876, he went to Bel grade and became commander in chief of the Servian army. The campaign was most disastrous to the Servians.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
The Cotton Growers

Memphis, Aug. 1.-The American Cotton Growers Protective Association is no more, new one having been perfected which those who led in the work believe will re- suit in success. The name of the new organization is the National Cotton Crow ers' Union, and 1t will be conducted upon entirely different lines from those which have marked the career of the old associa- tion Individual ideas have been elimin- ated. The purpose of the new organiza- ton is to further the general interests of the planter. Two meetings were held to- day under the new organization, the old one having gone out of existence Tuesday night and at both of them the delegates were engaged in canvassing the report of the mittees appointed for the purpose of pre- pairing the constitution and Sy-laws. It was ip that report that the scheme for the new organization was unfolded.
 The meetings today were in executive.ses- sion, for the reason that, portion of the scheme whidh is now in affect fs secrAt.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18

Greene, with few members of his staff, galloped along the Luenta under a sharp scattering fire from the houses near by the beach and parleyed with officers who di- rected him along to the gate, further east.
 At this moment the Spanish forces re- treating from Santa Ana came into view fully 2,00O strong. followed by insurgents who had eluded General McArthur's troops, and now opened fire for a brief period. The situation was awkward if not critical, both sides being slightly suspicious of treachery. The Spanish troops lining the citadel ram- parts, observing the insurgents action, op- ened fire on the Californians. Killing one and wounding three. The confusion soon ceased by the advance of the retreating Spaniards to the esplanade, when General Greene ordered them to enter the citadel.
 "Soon @ letter was brought from the captain general requesting the commander of the troops to meet him for consultation.
 General Greene immediately entered. Meanwhile, according to arrangements, the moment z, white flag was shown, Gen. eral Merritt, wiIo occupied the steamer Safiro as temporary corps headquarters, sent General Whittier with Flag Lieuten- ant Brumby, ashore to meet the captain general and discuss first a plar. of capitu- lation. General Whittier found the off, cials much startled by the news that the attack was still vigorously continuing along the whole line, the American troops even threatening the citadel.
 Massed at Palace
 "All available Spanish troops were massed in the vicinity of the palace, await ing the succession of events, concerning which certain degree of anxiety was evil dent
 General Merritt entered with his staff at o'clock. The situation was then bet ter understood and conference with Gen. eral Jaudenez was then held. The terms agreed upon may be outlined as follows:
 An agreement for the equalization of the Philippines
 "A provision for disarming the men who remain organized under the command of their officers, no parole being exacted.
 Necessary supplies to be furnished for the captured troops. any possible deficiency
 TContinued on Second Page.l
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Bids for Removing Troops

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. T-Local railroad officials are busy preparing to bid for the removal of troops from Chickamauga. They have been informed of the proposed removal in a few days of thirty-seven regi- ments from Chickamauga to their places of enlistment where they will be disbanded. Passenger agents are hurrying through here to Chattanooga, having been instruct ed that the order for removal will very soon be issued.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Began Packing Effects

Chickamauga National Park, Aug IT, The First Vermont regiment began packing their effects on board cars this afternoon and expect to have everything ready to de- part tomorrow. The sick of the First Yer mont, Al in number, were placed aboard three Pullman sleepers tonight and began their journey home at Il o'clock. There are several serious cases aboard and the stew ard of the train fears there will be one or two deaths on the route
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Organization Not Effected

Fort Worth, Tex. Aug. 1.-The republi- can state convention adjourned at 1O:20 tonight till tomorrow morning. Up to the present time permanent organization has not been effected. The committees on credentials reported tonight settling the thirty odd contests. The report was adopt ed. Committees on permanent organiza- tion and platform have been appointed.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18

reports received here is to the effect that a single regiment has some 150 sick, in- cluding eighty cases of malarial fever, and that the sick list includes the colonel. lieutenant-colonel, major and adjutant of the regiment. The report adds that much demoralization exists as a result of the general situation.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Volunteers Die

Atlanta, Aug. 17.-Julius Casiraghi, a recruit of the Twentieth infantry, resi- dence unknown, and Sam Stockdell private Company M. Thirty-second Michigan vol unteers, died today at Fort McPherson of typhoid fever. Stockdells remains were sent to Detroit tonight.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Democrats Congratulate Mckinley.

Sacramento. Aug. 17.-The democratic state convention today transmitted tele- gram to President Mckinley. congratulat- ing him. on the successful conclusion of the war Some routine business was trans acted and the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Not in Fit Contlition

Washington, Aug. 1.-The war depart ment is, receiving official reports which in- dicate that some of the immune regiments now at New Orleans are not in fit condi- ,elan to ,zraceed to Santiago. Cas of tie
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Seventeen Passengers Killed

Cape Town, Aug. IA collision is re- ported to have occurred at Matas Fenjten between goods train and a passenger train. Seventeen passengers were killed.
The age-herald., 1898-08-18
Killed bya Train

Elsberry. Mo-. Aug. 17.-John Swinney and Ed Martin were struck by a train and instantly killed today. George Finley was fatally injured. The men sat down on the track and were asleep.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

POWER OF THE PEls.-The respor-
sibiliny of journals, }, in this matter
of scandal is supremely great. The
press is the most influential factor in
American life. This prodigious pow
or often becomes a source of infinite
mischief. It makes and unmakes men,
parties, institutions anG enterprises.
The tendency toward yellow kid
journalism hopes evil for every sane
and sacred thing. The new journal
ism,' like the tainted tongue, is set on
fire of hell. Its intrusion OF privacy,
too hasty publication of mere rumor,
too detailed account of crimes, bru-
talities and scandals, and too reckless
disregard of reputation and righteous
ness are tendencies which threaten
the very existence of virtue, delicacy,
confidence and Joy. A scandal col.
umn is not necessary to successful
journalism, but if insisted upon, then
for God and humanity's sake it should
be introduced at the top of the column
with the crossbones and skull, having
the inscription, Beware Of deadly poi
son !-[Rev. J. Q. A. Henry.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07
Cervera's Fleet Destroyed.

Washington, July 4.-The Secre-
tary OF the Navy has received the fol-
lowing:
Playa via. Hayti, to Secretary of
Navy 3:15 q. m.-Siboney, July a.
The fleet under my command offers
the nation as a Fourth Of July present
the destruction of the whole Of Cerve.
ra,s feet. Not one escaped. 1t at
tempted to escape at $50 a. M, and
at 2 .. m. the last, the Cristobal Col
on, had run ashore, sixty miles west
of Santiago and had let down her col.
ors. The Infanta Marie Teresa,
Oquendo and Viscaya were fored
ashore, burned and blown up within
twenty miles of Santiago, the Furor
and Pluton were destroyed within
four miles of the port. Loss one man
| and two wounded. Enemy's loss pro-
baly several hundred from gunire,
! EXPEDITIONS and drowning. About l..
800 prisoners, including Admiral Ger
vera. The man killed was George =.
Ellis, chief yeoman Of the BROOKLYN.
SAMPSON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07
Our Birthday.

Last Friday was tho Banners
birthday. It was born thirty nine
years ago, Friday, July l, 1859. 1t
was a vigorous infant, and having
the good fortune to be born in a
healthy parish like Bossier, it at
once waxed strong and grew sturdier
every year with the growth and de-
yelopment Of the community. At
thirty .nine it reflects the strength,
tho progress, the achievements, the
energy and enterprise of the great
parish in which it is published, and
with which it has been identified for
SO many years. The Banner con-
graduates itself upon having been
born and having lived SO long in 90
gooaiy aud pleasant a place and
among . people 80 kindly, generous
and true. tits glad to be with them
still and hopes that The Banner will
wave in Bossier for many genera
tiens to come.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07
Final Report of Grand Jury.

To the Hon. J. T. Watkins, presid-
ing Judge of End Judicial District
Court, Bossier parish, La: We, the
Grand Jury empaneled for this term
OF your Honorable Court, beg leave
to report that We entered upon and
have discharged the duties imposed
upon us with care, diligence and with
a full knowledge of our responsibility.
We think there is a diminution OF
crime and offences against the law in
this parish, and it affords Us pleasure
to so report.
We have found % true bills, and
have examined A violations of law.
We find our public roads in a very
bad candition, and we earnestly urge
all Road Oyerseers to perform their
duty better in the future than has
been the custom in the past. There
has been special complaint against
the road between Benton and Vance
ville--that there are several holes in
said road that should be filed and
drained; also road from Hughes Spur
to Carolina Bluffs and from Benton to
Arkansas road.
| The Jail and prisoners therein we
have examined and find in good con
dition, except some sewer pipes that
are broken and should be mended,
and the coils in said Jail should be
painted and walls whitewashed.
| We have examined the offices o.
the Sheriff, Clerk, Coroner and Parish
Treasurer, and find their books, rec
} ords and Offices we'll kept.
We wish to extend our thanks t
your Honor, the District Attorney
Sheriff and Clerk and their deputies
, for courtesios, advice and promp
assistance in our official duties.
: There are II cases we could get n
witnesses in, and we file them for In
formation.
And now may it please the Court
as we have discharged our duties t
the best of cur ability, We ask this
. our final report, be received, and the
We be discharged from further labor
r at this term OF Court.
: E. j. McD.DE, Foreman.
Benton, La, July I, 1898.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

A bridge crossing the Mohican
river ct Shelby, Ohio, fell Monday
evening with 1000 people. Four
were killed outright aud 100 injured,
some of them seriously. A public
wedding was being celebrated on the
bridge as one Of the features of the
celebration. just as the ceremony
had been completed the bridge went
down with . crash, precipitating the
people Q distance of Is feet.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

st. Louis Democrats have been
warned to stop fighting or they may
not get any Of the good things to be
distributed at the State Convention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

hIer Rouge Democrat: II the
Legislature would work moro and
frolic less On extra session would not
be necessary ct this time. Thursday
and Friday adjournments are respon-
sible for the need of an extra session.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

A head-end collision on the Illinois
Cantral Sunday near Paducah, Ky,
caused the death OF one man and in
iured six others.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Board and made statement regard
ing the Red River Valley Railroad,
and on motion, the assessment OF
said road was reduced from $4,000 to
$4,000 per mile, for 1898.
On motion and second, The AS
sessment of 1898. as corrected, was
accepted, and tue body adjourned
as Board of Review, and took up
regular business.
The following Budget Committee
was appointed: E. $. Dortch, 9.
d. Sandidse, j. Il. Cayett aud J.
w. Jeter.
Budget Committee reported as
r.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Twenty miners who arrived at
Seattle from Dawson City, Alaska,
last Sunday brought S175O00in gold
dust aud drafts with them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

By the capsizing of skiff on the
Mississippi river near Plaquemine,
nine colored persons were drowned
last Thursday morning.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Report of committee received and
committee discharged.
On motion aud second, There are
hereby levied two mills on the dol
lar of the assessed valuation of Bos-
sier parish, for public schools, and
there are hereby levied four mills on
the dollar of the assessed valuation
of Bossier parish, for general fund,
and the rate of taxation is hereby
fixed at six mills on the dollar of the
assessed valuation of Bossier parish
for the year A. D., 1898.
On molten and second, Police
jury adjourned to meet at l:3O p. m
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

OF oil great nations Russia is less
our rival in commerce than any Of
the others. OF them all, England is
our most active competitor, and Ger
many the next.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Reports from the Klondike coun-
try say that hundreds of miners are
suffering from the scurvy and ty-
phoid fever.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Texas Farm and Ranch: It will
be hard to convince Southern people
WHO have a lingering memory Of the
same that followed our civil war, that
American military government, With
carpet bag accessories, such as is now
proposed to be forced on Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines, will be any
improvement over government by
Spain. The insurgents who have
been battling heroically for independ-
ence will not quietly submit to mere
change of masters without change
of conditions. We admit that these
islands would be fine picking grounds
for our political and financial adven-
lures, but it will be the natives who
| will furnish the feathers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

A British expedition into Sierra
Leone has punished severely the ma.
tives who massacred q number Of
American United Brethren mission.
aries.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

A railroad train instantly killed
two boys Monday night, one mile
from Anna, Ill.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Friday was the hottest day in Bal
timore for eleven years. At 3 and 4
p. m. tho thermometer registered 100
degrees. A number Of prostrations
were reported, but no fatalities.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

The war so far has cost $50, 0OO,-
900. The war tax and stamp duties
went into force Friday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

BENTON, La, JULY {, 1910.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Roll call showed the following men,
bers present: J. T. Many, Presi-
dent; E. 8. Dortch, W. NJ. Abney,
J. w. Jeter, j. r. Cavett, NJ. w.
Cason, G. D. Sandidge.
The minutes of the preceding
meeting were read and approved.
On motion and second, Parish
Treasurer is instructed to pay all
Witness Scrip as presented.
A petition for public road ct a
point on Bellevue and Knox Point
| road, near and on south side Of
China Nook old place to railroad
station, on Elm Grove plantation,
on Red River; said road to be open
ed without expense to the parish,
and asking for bridge across Red
Chute at a point near the west side
of section 20, township 16, range IL,
j. w. Elston agreeing to pay half
the cost of building the brid ge,
was received and accepted.
Committee on Knox Point depot
and Bossier Point Hills road report
ed that they located bridge over
Flat River, and advertised and let
! the bridge to the lowest bidder.
Report of committee received and
committee authorized to receive
said bridge and pay for the same,
when completed according to speci-
fications. Ayes-Cason, Cavett,
Jeter, Dortch. Nay-Sandidge.
Mr.. Cavett reported that he had
let the Hughes Spur and Mcares
bridges, and he is authorized to
draw on the Parish Treasurer fol
same when completed.
On motion and secoud, j. T. Man
: ~ and J. r. Cavett were appointed
+ q committee to advertise and let and
pay for bridge over Cypress Bayou
r near Bush's.
, On motion, J. T. Many and NJ
! w. Cason were authorized to have
bridge built over creek near Mad
Q ding's.
l.. Mr.. Sandid &c reported Cocklebur
8 bridge in bad condition, and San
! didge and Jeter were authorized t.
s have the same repaired.
VI Mr.. Many and Mr.. Cavett wer
y authorized to have bridge over Cy
! press Bayou. near Adgers, repaired
8 On motion, committee of tw
was appointed to locate public roa'
d by Sugg deadening to Red Rive
,. Valley Railroad depot, on Elr
n Grove, and to have bridges bull
e over Hargis bayou, Red Chute, Fla
6 River and Bull Fight. Said bridge
o to be advertised and let to the low
:. est bidder. E. S. Dortch and G. [
p Sandidge were appointed as tn
[. committed, and j. w. Elston wa
), added to the committee.
8 Messrs. Many and Abney wer
/. authorized to have bridge over G,
y press, on lower road, advertised an
a. let to lowest bidder.
Il The following claims were ALLOW
9. ed: DR.. 81. Neeson IS, A. r. Bus
!. 81, w. +. Martin 81, J. E. Burch s
n, w. NJ. Burch 81, j. W. Oneal g.
L. inquest body Geo. Ford.
0, On motion and second, polio
IS Jury adjourned regular session, an
s. resolved itself into q Board of +
view. Mr.. Ellerbe came before Il
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Three men were drowned in the
bay at Hamilton, Ont, during storm
Sunday night.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

The British captured Manila in
1862, with q feet of fourteen ships,
and held it for fifteen months.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

A revolution has broken out in the
capital of Uruguay.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Il 10 said that the crop OF tobacco
was worth $500, 1000 to the farmers OF
Caroline country, Va.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Five persons we're drowned in the
lgke at Cleveland, O., Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

July DO balance on hand. ........yb12I ~
The above statement was accepted
as settlement in full to date, and
vouchers burned in open session.
w. II. Scanland was allowed for
making bridge settlement for April,
S5 GO.
On motion and second, Police
Jury adjourned until Tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

Parish Treasurer presented the
following statement:
w. II. Scanland, Parish Treasurer,
In account with
1893. Bossier Parish
April Ito amount on hand .45621 IS
May 30 amount from City Shreve-
port. bridge settlement for April no g.
May Ito amount from President
+. S. Dortch, Bridge Fund -...--.. 1000 90
May 26-To amount from J. J. Albums,
stray SALE. ~
July 5-To amount from w. NJ. Nor
row. stray sale. ............-....... 10
July ITO amount from J. Is Dooley,
stray sale. -
July $40 amount from Collector for
quarter ending June 80, 1913 90,
less per cent. 30ll II
July $40 amount from Collector on
Supplemental Roll, S29, less per ct q So
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07

q The proceedings of Thursday
evening and Friday morning will
appear in the next issue of the Ban.
ner,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, :::::::::::::::::::::::::JULY7 J, 1898.
For Congress-.

We arc authorized to announce Hon. IL. w.
OGDEN, of Bossier, rs a candidate TOR re-
election to Congress from the Fourth District,
subject to the action of tho Democratic party.
We arc authorized to announce Judge f..
W. SUTHERLIN, of DeSoto Parish, as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Congress from the Fourth District.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-07-07
Police Jury Proceedings.
BENTON, La, JULY 5, 1898.

BENTON, La, JULY 5, 1898.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Roll call showed the following
members present: Il. s. Dortch,
President; DR.. W. NJ. Abney, j. W.
Jeter, j. r. Cavett, J. I. Many,
NJ. w. Cason, q. d. Sandidge.
Absent-None.
On motion. Police Jury took up
assessment aud proceeded to eqalize
the same.
On motion and second, Police Jury
adjourned to meet at 1:3O a. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Roll call showed the following mem.
bers present: E. 8. Dortch, Presi'
dent; J. w. Jeter, w. NJ. Abney, j.
Il. Cayett, NJ. w. Cason, j. L. Many
and G. D. Sandidge.
On motion and second, the Police
Jury took assessment and proceed
ed to review the same.
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
until tomorrow at 8 o'clock, q. m.
Z. s. DoRTCH, President.
B. r. NASH, Clerk.