davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

At Kimball, Nebraska, near the
Wyoming line, it showed for seven
minutes last Sunday morning. It is
the first time snow ever fell there in
July.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

Porto Rico is an irregular parallel
ogram, with length of about 10
miles and breadth about one-third
as great. Its area is $3.50 square
miles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
For Sale.

0ne second hand 70-Saw Vanwinkle Gin.
" One second hand 70-Saw Eagle Gin, with
feeder and condenser.
Also, one l5-horse power Atlas Engine and
one 2O-horse power Boiler with smoke Stack.
Will take $500 for the outfit.
Apply to p. CRESWELL,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

Prince Bismarck, the great Ger
man Chancellor, died shortly before
IL o'clock Saturday night, aged 83.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

There were twenty-eight prostra-
tons from the excessive heat in New
York City Saturday, eight of which
were fatal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

Two boys were drowned while
bathing in the San Jacinto river near
the village OF Humble, Texas, Friday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

South American corporations are
about to establish new line of
steamers to San Francisco.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

The Board OF Immigration has de-
clded to allow the planters in the
Hawaiian Islands to import 2,s75
Japanese laborers. Most of the men
will be for new plantations.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

months of May, juno and July was
presented, corrected and approved,
as follows:
For May .e25 80
For June. 26 2G
For July. ....... ....... 81 GJ
1Otdl ECO -
Warrant issued for. SOL 81
+" 81 Co sc 90
A petition of the tax payers was
presented and read, asking a reduc-
ton of rate of taxes from 10 mills to
5 mills on the dollar. The matter
was discussed, and for the reason
that great many persons have al
ready paid their taxes, and for the
further reason that the tax rolls at
the 10 mill rate only brings in a
gross amount Of S5G7 IS, and to cut
this half would leave our revenue
too small to meet expenses, &C., on
motion of DIR. Irion, tho petition was
tabled.
On motion of J. NJ. Belcher, Sec
onded by DR.. G. Ii. Irion, it was Re-
solved, That all privys, as now locat-
ed 10 the business part of the town,
in Blocks IS, 20, 3G aud 81, be, and
the same are hereby declared pub
lie nuisance, and is hereby ordered
removed to some place in the town,
to be selected by a Committee of
three, to be appointed by the Mayor.
The Mayor appointed tue follow
ing Committee: DIR. 9. II. Irion,
J. NJ. Belcher, j. NJ. Montgomery.
The following petition was then
presented and read:
Members of the Benton Town
Council-Sirs: The 18th District
Association, representing Is Baptist
churches in Bossier, Caddo and
DeSoto parishes, will convene with
the New Zion Baptist church, Ben
ton, La, commencing Monday, Au-
gust %, 1898.
We have promised the brother
hood at large, and appeal to the
Town Council to aid US in making
this meeting quiet, peaceable and
harmonious one from beginning to
end.
Our labors will be distinctly re-
ligious and educational, and we ask
that, as far as it may be in your
power, to prevent all merchandising
stands, and other annoyances on the
west side of the railroad, or within
500 or 600 yards of the church
grounds, during the session.
We further ask that you give rs
sufficient police protection against
all disorderly characters, and unite
with us in obtaining the moral influ-
ence of the white citizens of our
town and community in aiding to
make this one of the best sessions
of your colored brethren ever held
in North Louisiana.
We respectfully invite the Mayor
of Benton, or any one whom he may
select, to make tue welcome address
III behalf of the town aud citizens.
S. II. RALPH,
Us. WHITACHER,
j. BYRD,
S. NJ. BENDAU,
+. j. Cook,
A. n. KNOX,
LEON FORD,
Pastors of Benton Churches and
community.
On motion of DR.. g. Il. Irion, Sec
onded by L. G. Smith, The Mayor
was authorized to appoint one or
more special officers for the occasion,
who shall be under the orders and
direction of the Mayor, and do such
duties as the Mayor in his discretion
may direct and require of them dur
ing the meeting, and the Town
Council, with due appreciation of
the above petition and request,
guarantee full protection to all law
abiding citizens, and will endeavor
to maintain good order.
BE it further Resolved, That no
stands or sales of merchandise be
allowed outside of regularly licensed
storehouses.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
r. B. HILL, Mayor.
j. A. HUBBARD, Acting Sec'y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
For Railroad Commissioner.
Town Council p Proceedings.

BENTON, La, AUGUST l, 1898.
The Town Council of the town of
Benton, La, met at the Court House
at 9 p. M, this being regular time
of meeting. Present: II. B. Hill,
Mayor; B. f. OneaI, j. NJ. Mont
gomery, J. NJ. Belcher, L. G. Smith
and DIR. G. II. Ilion, Councilmen.
j. A. Hubbard was called by the
Secretary to act as Secretary pro
TEN.
The minutes of last meeting, July
5, 1898, was read, adopted and ap-
proved as corrected.
The minutes of previous meeting
of May 2nd, was read, adopted aud
approved.
The Committee appointed May 9,
1898, to locate the six arc lights,
made the following report:
Benton, La, Aug. l, lS9s.-We,
your Committe appointed to locate
the six arc lights according to con-
tract with the Electric Light Co.,
proceeded with Mr.W. r. Sibley, for
the Company, and located the places
where the six arc lights should be
placed, and We fiud that they have
all been properly located, except
the arc light nearest the corner Of
]. M. Belcher's residence, and oppo-
site the Baptist church. This poll
and light is about As feet from tue
street corner, where this Committee
designated it should be placed
Before Mr.. W. r. Sibley and his
workmen had placed the wire aud
light on the poll your Committee
gave personal notice to both of them
that the poll was not in its proper
place, and it would not be satisfac-
tory for them to arrange this light
so far away from the street corner,
and from the place we had desig-
mated for it, and would not be &C.
cepted as satisfactory.
Respectfully submitted,
B. F. ONEAL.
JIM. MONTGOMERY.
j. M. BELCHER.
On motion, The report was receiv-
ed aud the Committee discharged.
The report was thsn discussed by
the Committee and a statement
made by Mr.. w. r. Sibley, who was
present, to the effect that it would
take considerable time to order more
wire, to move this poll and light
some IS feet to the street corner,
and that be stood in need of the
money.
On motion of B. F. Oneal, second.
ed by DR.. G. Il. Irion, and adopted
unanimously, the following resolu-
ton was passed:
Be it Resolved, That in view of
the Committee report, and in order
to hasten the payment to the Elec-
trio Light Co., a Warrant shall be
drawn on the Treasurer in favor of
W. r. Sibley, contractor for the
Electrict Light Co., for 800, less Sc
due the town for taxes, which
amount will be due the Electric
Light Co. for six months lighting of
the streets Of the town of Benton,
La, with six arc lights, commencing
from June 4, 1898, accodiDg to con-
tract. Provided, said W.R. Sibley,
or the Electric Light Go. shall first
give their obligation for 5000, with
good and approved security, to carry
out the said contract for II months
from June 4, 1898; and provided
further, that the said Electric Light
Go. shall first comply with their con-
tract by placing the poll and arc
light at the street corner and place
designated by said Committee to
locate the lights, to-wit: about S
feet southeast of the southeast cor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, ::::::::::::::AuGUST a, 1893,
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce Hon. II. w.
OGDEN of Bossier, 4 candidate tor re
election to Congress from the Fourth District,
subject to the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Judge f..
w. SUTHERLIN, of DeSoto Parish, as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Congress from the Fourth District.
For Railroad Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. j. W.
ELSTON, as a candidate Tor the office of Rail
road Commissioner tor the Third Railroad
Commission District subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

G. o. Gayle sells early and late,
and sells everything cheap.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

almost opposite the Baptist Church,
on the north side of Bellevue Ave
nue., and about A feet south of
where the arc poll now stands.
The Committee appointed to set
tie with ID. p. Logan, Marshal
and Collector, reported as follows:
We, your Committee to settle with
ex- Marshal aud Collector Logan,
report that we have gone over all
of his books and accounts. and we
find there is due him S33 2G, less
Pilkington collection, 50 80, and
fine from Gilum, s. 80, which we
deducted, and find balance of SIG
2G due said Logan.
g. Ii. IRON.
j. NJ. BELCIIER.
JIM. MONTGOMERY.
On motion of Il. f. Oneal, The
report was adopted as correct, Com
mittee discharged and a Warrant
for SIG Is ordered, and bond of D..
z. Logan, ex-Marshal and Collector
authorized cancelled.
The report of j. A. Hubbard for
months of May, June and July was
presented, corrected and approved,
as follows:
For May .-...............eoj SO
TOT june. ...-...-..-... 70 70
fOr JuIy... ........ st TO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

The BEST REMEDY FOR FLUx. Mr..
John Matthias, a we'll known stock
dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says: CATER
suffering for overa week with fux, and
my physician having failed to relieve
me, l was advised to try Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, and have the pleasure of
stating that the half of one bottle
cured me-" For sale by DR.. ". NJ.
Abney.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

4 ttorneys at Law, Benton, Louisiana. Will
n practice in the Courts OF Bossier and
adjoining parishes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

New Orleans Picayune: In some
quarters it is advocated that we should
limit our demands merely to coaling
station in the Philippines. 1t should
not be forgotten, however, that even
such demand would afford the Eu-
ropean powers pretext to exact SIM
liar grants of Spain. We must either
be prepared to absorb the Phillip
pines ourselves, or see that Spain is
assured in possession. It would never
do to permit the European powers to
use our victory as means of acquir-
ing new territory to which they have
no claim. We should see to it that
the peace settlement of the Chinese
Japanese war be not repeated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
.IONll1leS Smith.
CWeIrf f. Webb,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, Bossier pari
N Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04

Spain accepts the principal condi-
tons of peace as set forth by the
American government and only the
peace details are needed to cause all
hostilities to cease at once.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
u. fl. W. LO2U1"u.

A ttorncy at Law, Benton, La. Will prac-
IA tice in the Courts of Bossier, Bienville
and Webster parishes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-08-04
Notice to fresDNSse1's.

No hunting or fishing on my place will be
~ allowed. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
A. CURTIS,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
FOUR
In Session at the Same Time in Dem
yer.

Colorado Springs, Colo, September
S.-Four state conventions represent
ing the democratic, %populist, fusion
and anti-fusiOn silver republicans, as
sembled in this city today, each in a
separate hall. Further conflict over
the possessions of the opera house be-
tween the warning factions of the sill
yer republican party was averted by
an agreement which was reached by
the leaders to hold separate conven-
tions in other halls.
The Teller silver republicans met in
Durkee hall. In calling the conven-
ton to order Chairman Blood said:
There is no doubt hat the people of
Colorado are with Henry NJ. Teller in
this fight" The delegates rose en-
masse waving hats and cheering. The
demonstration continued five minutes.
Senator Teller was then elected tenn
pOrary chairman. He made a speech
in which he reiterated his we'll known
views on the silver question and added:
L nave no apologies 10 make Tor vol
ing for Mr.. Bryan (cheers) 1 will say
l would gladly support him in 1900
again (Cheers). Senator Teller de-
clared President Mckinley was an enc
my of silver. He advocated retention
Of the Philippines.
The anti-Teller, silver republicans
met in COburn hall with Judge Dixon,
of Pueblo in the chair. Simon Guggen-
helm, of Denver, was nominated for
governor by this faction.
The democratic convention assembled
in Tempel theatre, Charles E. Hessing-
ton, of Denver being elected temper
airy chairman.
The pOpulist state convention was
called to order at 2 o'clock this after
noon at the blind institute. Lyman M
Henry of Ouray, was made permanent
chairman. A fusion committee Of
seven was named to meet like commit
tees from the Teller silver republic
cans and the democrats. The three
conventions named then adjourned un-
til tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
THE SEA GIVES up ITS DEAD
The Bodies of Wheeler and kirkpat'
rick Washed Ashore.

Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Sep
tember S.-The bodies of Naval Cadet
Thomas H. Wheeler, the son of Major
General Joseph Wheeler, and of Second
Lieutenant Newton D.. Kirkpatrick, of
the First United States cavalry, who
were drowned while bathing in the sea
yesterday, came in with the tide and
were thrown on the beach bout 2
o'clock his morning. The bodies were
found lying close together just below
the life saving station, about a quarter
of a mile from where the young men
had gone in bathing. A detail of sixty
men from the Second cavalry a been
patrolling the beach with lanterns. The
life savers who know the coast had
predicted tina the bodies would drift
in where they did. 1t was here that
the bodies of the twenty-five Shine
cock Indians who were lost in the
wreck of the Circassian were found.
Two rude biers were formed out of
planks taken from near the life saving
station and the bodies placed upon
them. In the meantime, the cavalry
men had gathered from up n down
the beach and followed the bodies to
General Wheeler's headquarters.
With General Wheeler were three of
his daughters who were in camp nurs-
ing the sick. General Wheeler and his
daughters will accompany the remains
of the generals son to the family home
in Wheeler, Ga. The party will prob
ably go to New York tonight, or to-
morrow at the latest.
The body Of Lieutenant Newton D.
kirkpatrick, who was drowned with
young Wheeler, will be taken to the
home of his father, r. D. Kirkpatrick,
of Lexington, Va. The war department
has been requested to detail an officer
to Lieutenant kirkpat-
ticks remains to Virginia.
President Mckinley n a large
number of other officials in Washing
ton have sent messages to General
Wheeler expressing the greatest SYM
pathy for him. General Shafter call
ed upon the bereaved officer before go
ing to New York this morning and re-
manned with him half an hour.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
Fayetteville News
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
FAYETTEVILLE. N. c.. Sept. 8.

Correspondence of The M~essenger.)
Fayetteville, N. c., Sept. 8.
Mr.. A. Moore, an esteemed citizen
of this place, fell dead Tuesday after
noon Of a stroke of apoplexy, while
in a store at Pilot Mountain on the
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail-
way. He was for many years a promi-
nenet tobacco merchant in Fayetteville
and the sympathy of the community
for his bereaved family is very cordial.
General Manager Fry very courteous
ly had the remains brought here yes
terday morning by special engine and
ar, and the funeral services took place
in the afternoon.
There are various estimates as TO
the damage by the heavy rains to
the cotton in his section. though all
the farmers agree that it is serious.
The forage crop fodder) has been
badly cut down.
The premium list of the annual fair
of the Cumberland County Agricultu-
raj Society has just been issued. and
President Watson and his assistant of
ficers promise us q fine fair this year.
Their success last fall was very graft
flying, and they are laboring sedulous-
ly to place the fair on the old-time
lofty plane of an agricultural and in
dustrial exhibition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
The Gang Fuses In Robson
Especial to The Messenger.)

Lumberton, n. c., September S.-The
populist convention met here today
and nominated candidates for clerk OF
the superior court, register OF deeds,
county treasurer, one county COM
missioner and one member of the leg
islature, and also endorsed the nomi-
nees for one legislator and two COM
missioners named Recently by the re-
publican executive committee, the
nominee for the legislature being DR..
r. II. Norment, of independent candi-
date for congress notoriety.
The convention was very small and
was composed mostly OF office-seekers
1t is stated hat the republicans made
their nominations by committee instead
Of by convention, in order TO keep
down the demands Of the negroes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
NEWS FROM HAWAII.
The commission Visit the Principal
IsIand-nOre Troops AYrfye-Peti.
ton Of Chinese for Certain Privileges.

The Commission Visit the Principal
Islands-NOre Troops AYrfye-Peu.
ton Of Chinese for Certain Privileges.
a Francisco, September S.-The
steamer Glengyh, which arrived today
from Hong Kong and Yokohama via
Honolulu brought the following ad-
wees from Honolulu under late of
August 31st:
The congressional commission, with
the exception of President Dole, left
for the other islands on August 22nd
and returned on August 18th, after
visiting the principal towns of Maui
and Hawaii. In speaking OF the trip,
Senator Morgan said: Il think we
accomplished some good on the tour.
| think We very effectively dis posed
OF the prevalent idea among the ma
tives that annexation was only a war
measure. We are satisfied that the
Hawaiians o thoroughly understand
our position and that when We speak
we do so by authority"
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani arrived at
the same time the commissioners ar
rived and accompanied them in a sep
arate conveyance to the Colcano. She
was introduced to members of the COM
mission, but no political talk was in
dulged in. On the voyage from La
hama members Of the congressional
party were presented with royal leis
by order of the eX-queen and Senator
Cullom, Minister Sewall and others
personally thanked the former ruler
of the island for the pretty gifts.
General Merriam stated that his
order from Washington are to hold
everything at Honolulu until he hears
from the government again. These
instructions apply to the Tacoma and
her livestock as we'll as to the Arizona
and her troops.
The steamer Arizona has arrived
here with the third battalion, Eigh-
teenth infantry, recruits Of the First
Colorado, First Nebraska, Tenth Penn
~sylvania and Third artillery, in all
$50 men beside General Merriam and
the Red Cross corps.
The Honolulu stock exchange has
been organized.
The Chinese Of the Hawaiian islands
have presented a memorial to the mem
bers Of the congressional commission
asking that all the Chinese that have
become naturaliZed under the laws of
Hawaii and all children born in
Hawaii be permitted the right of
transit to and from all parts of the
United States; that in the laws affect
ing immigration of Chinese labor,
special provision be made for the i'm
portatiOn by the owners of rice plan
tions Of a limited number Of Chinese
labOrers at work such plantations; that
the Chinese be permitted to bring into
this country their children from China
and also women of good character;
that Chinese merchants be permitted
to import clerks for their business es-
adjustments; hat Chinese be given
the same privileges as given to other
residents in the community; that the
system of penal labor contracts be
abolished.
There is much distress here among
a large number of people who have
rushed to the Hawaiian islands, ex-
pecting to engage in business. They
have come with but little money and
they find that there is nothing here for
tteln to do.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
To Turn the Cubans Into Peaceful
WaIks

Washington. September S.-As an
nounced in an Associated Press dis
patch from Santiago a few days ago.
General Lawton, military governor OF
Santiago province, will furnish food TO
such Of the Cuban insurgents as lay
down their arms and return To their
homes. 1t was also said that he had
given employment to such men OF the
Cuban army as could be utilized. This
plan of General Lawton has been APP
proved by the administration. II liz
believed that his action will have a
tendency TO turn the Cubans into
peaceful walks OF life and that IL 1t liz
extended 10 other parts OF the island
much trouble that formerly menaced
the government in Cuba will be- avoid
cd
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13
To Meet at DeirOit

Washington, September S.-W. A.
Turk, president of the American AS
ISOLATION Of General Passenger and
Ticket Agents, in response to an in
Quiry today, stated that the rumor
hat the neXt annual meeting of the
association would be held in Chicago
was an error and without foundation;
that the next annual meeting will oc-
cur October 18th, Hotel Cadillac, De-
troit, Mich, in accordance with a res
olution adopted at the meeting in st.
Louis last year..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-13

Z 1h( DClJtE
and was able to do nearly all my own
work. 1continued the use of your medi-
cine, and feel that l owe my recovery to
you. cannotthank you enough foryour
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and 1 will gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST. Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stantly being received, contribute not
a little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham'saddressi is Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited to
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. 1t is an ex.
perienced woman's advice to ome