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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
North Bossier Teachers Association

The North BOSSler ParlSh lnStl-
tute met at Rocky Mount, Saturday,
April Is. The meeting was called
to order promptly at l o'clock a. m.
by Prof. j. F. Taylor, President. In
tee absence of Miss Sanders, Miss
Gilmer acted as Secretary pro TEN.
After singing hymn, in which all
Joined, the minutes of last meeting
were read and approved. Work was
then begun in earnest.
The first on programme was Ellis
tory" by Mr.. Price, who gave Us
very interesting discourse on the
way he taught this branch He
showed great enthusiasm in his SUBJ
ject, and waved quite eloquent as he
proceeded. This snject was after
wards thoroughly discussed by
Messrs Colvin, LeRosen and lay
lor. In this discussion many points
of interest were brought out and
several different modes of teaching
History were given.
Next came dinner, and such din
ner! Spread on snowy linen under
the great, beautiful oaks of Rocky
Mount, was everything connisieur
could wish, and best Of all was the
hearty welcome which was given to
all visitors, by the fair women of
Rocky Mount.
The afternoon session opened with
another beautifully selected hymn.
Then Measrs. Love and Martin en-
tertained us for quite a while upon
one of the most interesting of sub
jects to our Teachers, i. e., "The
classification of Country Schools"
Who of us have not had trouble
right along this line, and how to
remedy the trouble is problem we
have all sought to solve. Both gen.
tlemen showed that this subject had
received their most careful consider
alton, and were able to give us many
useful suggestions. In the discus
sion that followed, Mr.. Price made
some very telling remarks upon the
irregular attendance of pupils, and
how hard it was for teachers to
classify them when this was the
case. His remarks did not aid the
teachers in the least, but would GER
tainly have given some of our care
less patrons food for thought could
they have heard him.
Third on the programme was q
vocal solo by Miss Price, "The Song
That Reached My Heart" Her
clear, sweet voice rang out with un-
told sweetness, and reached more
than one heart among her listnerers.
Mr.. LeRoseD gave us very good
talk on the different methods oil
"Popularizing a School," and Mr..
Martin made q short, but extremely
interesting talk on the "Relation Of
the Teacher to the Community
Mr.. Martin, during his rounds Of
visiting the schools of North Bossier
won the highest confidence of the
teachers as we'll as the hearts of the
pupils, and he is no longer regarded
as the rigid Examiner, but as the
kind friend he has proven himself
and anything from him is always
appreciated.
Resolution proposed and adopted
That We, the teachers of North Bos
sier, do sincerely thank the people
of Rocky Mount for our kind recep
ton.
The programme for the next meet
ing, which will be held at Plair
Dealing, Saturday, May 81:
Methods of Teaching Interest
j. F. Taylor.
Music in the School-Miss Myrtict
Carter.
Relation of Teacher to Teacher
w. A. LeRoseD.
| Current Topics-E. G. Colvin.
| All teachers are cordially invited
to attend.
MARY G1LMER,
i Acting Secretary
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
StrQu Sale.

Estrayed before F. r. Garrett, Justice of the
T. Peace, Ward 4, Bossier parish, La, bv
j. N: Mading. and will be sold at Mot. La,
June 4, 1893, one Gray Mare PONY, about ID
hands high, about years old, branded on lett
shoulder with the letter K.
Appraised at 80.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &C., or the same
will be- sold according to law.
J.J. ALBUMS, Constable.
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Notice

rs hereby given that application will % %s shs
10 tbs state of Louisiana, through .nc
Iep;slature. to have refunded to the helas ,s "a
Ei;ss Stannal taxes oyerpaid by them to .ne
State Of Louisiana under and through ei ;r"I.
ons assessments from 1887 to 1880, DOM '"''.
siye. a,r;,n 1898.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
Land Notice.

Notice is hereby given that thirty days from
~ date, will make application to the Reg
lister of the State Land Office, at Baton Rouge,
La, to enter the southwest quarter of south
east quarter of section one Nv township %
North, of Range II West, Northwest Louisiana
Land District, containing 40 acres, more or
less. WILLIAM f. ROGERS
April %, 1898. may g
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The initial article in "The Chautau-
guam" for May shows the reader YER
liable "Glimpses of Switzerland, and
there are number of descriptive il
Illustrations. History as it is Made"
is also rendered attractive by some
dozen portraits and the subjects of
present Importance are treated in an
entirely unbiased manner. The close
relation which exists between the tiny
insects and the flowers is among the
Interesting topics discussed in "The
Spring Revival Among Flowers" and
the drawings illustrative of the sub
ject add pleasing feature. In ado
nestle Service" something of interest
is said to housewives, which subject
will be continued in the June num-
Der. "a Study of Literature in
Rome" "Cuba and Her People," "The
United States and Hawaii" and "The
New Arctic Ell Dorado-Klondike and
the Greatest of old-Rushes," are
all entertaining articles. The Chau.
tauquan is published at Meadville,
Pa, at 81 year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
StTNu Sale.

E1strayed before me, R. C. Stinson, Justice
T. of the Peace, Ward 9, Rossier Parish,
La, on April 4, by Frank Hunter, and will he
sold ut Benton, La, within tho legal hours of
sale, on Saturday, May IA. 1898, dark brown
horse PONEY, about 1871 hands high, small
star in face a little white strip right nostril,
both hind feet white, reached name, no brands.
Appraised at $l2 so.
The owner is requested to come forward.
prove property, pay charges, &C., or same will
be sold according to law.
r. C. STINSON.
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Homestead Entry No. 1878.

Land Office at Natchltoches, Ia
- April 9, 1888.
Notice is here kiven that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his IN
tention to make final proof in support OF ms
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk of the District Court, at Benton. La, on
May 20, 1898, viz: Homestead Entry No. 4uS
Herbert Porter-for the northeast quarter y
southeast quarter of section7, and nortnwess
quarter of southwest quarter OF section 9
township 20 North, range IL West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his Continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: jenkins Gay, Thomas
chatham, Mansel Graham and Bob koOins'
of Midway, La. ,.:....
April IA, 1893. may -
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Communication Homestead
Entry No, 67O3.

N April 9, 1888. }
Notice is hereby given that the Ic'i h;s y,
tent;on to commute to final proof in suppoIs
Of his claim and that said proof will be @ao .t
Benton, La, on May 90, 1885, viz: homes "xss.
Entry No. 67O3-William Lyles-for t6e 9or .s
east quarter of section 9, township ~ Nor'n'
range 10 West, Louisiana Meridian. ..v.
He names the following witnesses 70 p .;"u
his continuous residence upon ana cui p;"hard
McCullaugh, Flander English and Morris 'eh-
'"s'' - EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
April IA, 1888. oy
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Fourteen United States Senators
have died in Office, and twelve, after
leaving office, since 1887.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Senator Edward Cary Walthall, of
Mississippi, died at Washington last
Thursday. He was distinguished
citizen, brave soldier and pure states
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
- Fisherman's Luck ="

"Fisherman's Luck"
You have to take sometimes when
you buy from store not known for
its reliability, but any one buying
dried fruits, canned goods, coffees,
teas and Fancy Groceries of all kinds
at this store knows that they are 60
ing to get the choicest in quality at
a low price here everytime.
ss DOWELL e. co.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
Straw Sale.

ENstrayed before J. G. Allen, Justice of the
" Peace, Ward 3, Bossier parish, La, by
N. w. Sentell, and will be sold at Collinsburg,
La, within the legal hours of sale on saturday,
June 4. 1898, one Yellow Heifer, about years
ole, no brands or marks. Appraised at $40.
The owner is reqsested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, or the same will
sold according to law.
j. B. DOOLEY, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Ordinance 80, recently passed by
the Constitutional Convention, does
away with the present method OF
leasing the penitentiary convicts to a
contractor who sub-let the prisoners
to plantation owners, levee builders,
etc. The new law provides that the
oonvicts shall be worked upon State
farms as is the custom in neighbor-
ing States. The fruits of their la
bors shall be for their own support.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

The European Concert should de-
sist. They can't "play" Yankee
Doodle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
Communication Homestead,

Land Office at Natchtoches. La I
March 81 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make Communication proof in sup
port Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, La, on May ID, 1898, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 6675-Robert Stewart-for the east
half of northeast quarter and southwest
quarter of northeast quarter, and northwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section 3,
township 20 North. range II West Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Jack Patterson, Amos
Jennings, Robert Jennings and Bill Lyles, of
Alden Bridge, La
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
April7, 1898. mayl2
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
Homestead Entry No. $3.50.

Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court at Benton, La,
on May IL, 1898, viz: Homestead Entry No.
S9-Wesley Robinson-for the north half of
northwest quarter, and southeast quarter Of
northwest quarter OF section 80, township %
North, range IL West Louisiana neridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Thomas Williams, of Rush
Point, La; Flander English, Of Rocky Mount,
La; Ferry Martin and Ransam Fay, Of Mot,
La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
April 7, 1898. may II
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
D0WELL e. co.

St.Louis Republic: From Edin-
burgh to the Bosphorus the chorus
accuses US of sordid aggression and
applauds Spain's resistance. The
general current of comment is of
rather passionate dislike towards all
things American. We have few or
no friends anywhere. We cannot de-
pend upon the spontaneous sympa-
thy of our SISTER republics" in Span
ish America and we may as we'll pre-
pare to be ready for spontaneous
outburst of enmity in any European
country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Lone Star Lumber Co., Limited.
In End District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
H. F. Offenhauser vs. Lone Star Lumber Co.,
Limited. In 2nd Justice Peace Court, No. l55.
Dy virtue of writs of fieri facias issued in
ID the above entitled suits, and to me d.
rectcd, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest bid
der, at the front door of the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La, within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, June 4th. 1898, the
following described property, to-wit:
75-lOO acres of land in the following described
tracts, to-wit: West half of section %, north
west quarter of section &c, southeast quarter
of section Is, north half of northeast quarter
of section % and west half of northeast quar-
ter Of section &c, township 90 North, range 70
West, with all improvents thereon.
Also. the whole interest in northeast quarter
of northwest quarter and acres in a triangu-
lar form along east side of ST. Louis South
western Railway off the east half of northwest
quarter of northwest quarter with a base of
chains and altitude of 20 chains, all in section
ing Al acres, more or less, with all buildings
and improvements thereon.
Also, the whole interest in acres in south
west corner of southeast quarter of southwest
quarter of section IL, township 20 North,
range - West, in form of a paralelogram.
with base east and west of 10 chains and
altitude of chains.
Also, one Saw Mill complete, 2 Planers COM
plete, Edger complete, Resaw complete,
Locomotive. 2 cars and key spikes, q miles
of Steel Rails, corn crusher, 100 crossties
more or less, on road and in woods; 100 cross
ties sawed, more or loss; log wagons, old
log wagon, blacksmith outfit, II lumber bug
gies, l lot oil, lot axle grease, l jumper. 2
Bots D. Arc wheels, 2 tram cars, l we'll auger
outfit, l saw dust cart.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Never wait for a thing to turn up.
Go and turn it up yourself.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28

Saturday the President issued call
for 125, 900 volunteers to serve in the
army of the United States for two
years, unless previously discharged.
Louisiana's quota, included in the
call, is 1910 men.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, ::::::::*:::APRlL 20, 1898.

The General Assembly OF Louisiana
will convene on May 9th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-28
She1'lf'S Sale.

L. D. Arick
VS.. No. 4lfY,
Lone Star Lumber Co. Limited.
NJ. D. Tilson
vs.. No. 4lSS.
Lone Star Lumber Co., Limited
w. C. Robinson & Son, for use Off
Mrs. L. A. BrOwnlee. y. uco
vs..
Lone Star Lumber Co., Limited
F. G. Miller
Lone Star Lumber Co., Limited
C. NJ. Eoreing
Lone Star Lumber Co., Limited.
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ID. 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
first-class in every respect. Teams and vehi-
cles, and attentive drivers always on band.
Stock fed and cared for. Terms reasonable.
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II. II, MONTGOMERY,
Notary Public.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Having examined the
PARISH OF BOssIER. ! foregoing act of incor-
poration and finding nothing contained therein
contrary to law, hereby approve the same.
A. j. MURFF,
District Attorney Second Judicial District Of
Louisiana
Done and signed this the 9th day Of April,
1898.
Filed and Recorded the 18th day Of April,
A. D., 1895, in Volume M" Mortgage
X. b. HILL,
Deputy Clerk and Ex-Ofici0 Recorder
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-16

ternoon one of the best attended sessions
in the history of the Montana Grand
Lodge. The following officers were elect
ed: Grand master. Charles Pomeroy. Kali
ispell deputy grand master. Anthony ii.
barrett Butte; senior grand warden.
Henry Chapple. Billings; junior grand
warden, Theo Brantly. Deer Lodge;
grand treasurer, II. NJ Parchen, Helena:
grand secretary, Cornelius Hedges. Hele-
ma. Grand Master Pomeroy announced
the following appointments: Grand chap
lain, Joel Little, Cascade; senior grand
deacon, George It. Slack. Missoula; junior
grand deacon, III. l.. Frank. Butte; grand
marshal, II. S. Hepner, Helena grand
standard bearer. c. w. Butler, Glendive:
grand sword bearer, George w. Crane,
Fort Benton; grand tyler w. ID. Smith.
Helena. Committee on Jurisprudence S.
w. Langhorne, +. C. Day, Moses Morris.
all of Helena. Committee on correspond
ence: Cornelius Hedges and w. +. San
ders, Helena; G. n. Gould Miles City. The
new officers were installed this afternoon
by Past Grand Master E. c. Day. To-
morrow the order of the Eastern Star will
meet in grand lodge
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-16
FINANCIERS IN SESSION
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BANKERS.
Possibility of the Establishment of "a
Great Financial Institution i'm
the Orient.

San Francisco, Sept. 15.-In the rooms
sixth annual convention of the Califor-
mia Bankers association was convened.
There was an exceedingly large attend
ance of bankers from all parts of the
state. Mayor Phelan welcomed the
financiers and in the absence OF Presi-
dent of the association John Valentine
Nice-President j. NJ. Elliott of Los An
geles responded.
Mayor Phelan dwelt upon the advant-
ages of San Francisco as a convention
city and passed to the effects of the war
with Spain upon the financial future of
the Pacific coast. The mayor argued
from the standpoint that the United
States will retain the Philippines and
possibly Of the establishment of great
financial institution in the orient He
suggested that this might be a point for
discussion by the convention. Chairman
Elliott in reply stated that many of the
good intentions of the bankers were
misconstrued, principally by politicians,
who looked upon any legislation sug-
gested by the bankers as coming from
body bent upon personal gratificat tion
and for personal ends.
President Valentine, in a carefully pre-
pared treatise, declared that
thN AiiOiiSNSA4y SYSTEM OF the
United States has long been
a reproach, not to say scandal. to
both the intelligence and business hon
esty of the country. For years past ii
has staggered under not less than indff-
ferent forms of money, with variable
functions, including a heterogeneous
mass of old war time devices adopted as
temporary eXpedients to meet extraord-
mary emergencies, all of which appear
to have become amalgamated and, by
prescription and public apathy, crystal
lized into an aggregation of inefficient
civic instrumentalities wholly unworthy
of the name of a monetary system, and
a variance with a very accepted princi-
pie of monetary science and stability,
as we'll as with sound financial policy"
In conclusion, the president said that
the association and all similar institu-
tions should prepare TO meet the ener-
gies of the free silver organization in
the coming campaign.
secretary Welsh presented a report
showing that there are SO national
banks, ia other commercial banks. 50
saving banks and 10 private banks in
California at this date, and of these 27
national banks, S5 state commercial
banks and seven private banks are
members Of the association.
James A. Thompson, chairman of the
executive committee, says that the COM
ing legislature would be asked to change
the banking laws of this state to agree
with the laws of other states, thus max
ing a universal banking system
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-16
WILL INTRODUCE REFORMS
CHINA's EMPEROR Is BENT on A
POLICY OF gROGREss.
Postal Operations Are TO he Extended
Throughout the Empire-An Al
lance With Japan.

Pekin. Sept. 14.-(Delayed in trans
mission)-The Marquis Ito, the Japanese
statesman, who is understood to be Wis
iting China for the purpose of arranging
an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween China and Japan, arrived here to-
day and was received at the railroad
station by noblities, specially ordered
by the emperor to welcome the distin-
guished visitor
An edict has been published extending
the postal operations throughout the
empire and replacing the present system
of government cour1ers.
The frequent edicts introducing re-
forms and cutting down expenditures
prove that the emperor's advisers are
bent upon a policy which can only be
the result of a complete change OF opin-
ion. Most Of the Chinese and the old
European residents look upon the
change as being too sweeping and ir-
ritating 10 the official classes
But IL is evident the emperor has de-
cided TO abolish many abuses and his
efforts are welcomed by all the enlight-
ened Chinese, who, however. counsel
moderati tion.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-16

the question OF the abandonment of the
claim by the McDermott company. The
case was first called for trial yesterday
morning and hotly contested by Rogers &
Rogers, John Forbis and Percy Napton on
one side and y. w. Mcconnell and ID. NJ.
Durfee on the other. all day. and contin-
ued until this morning, when the argu-
ments were opened. which consumed this
morning and lasted until o'clock this
afternoon. The jury were out about one
hour and returned findings to the effect
that the McDermott Mining company had
abandoned the property December /. 1892;
that Michael McDermott was not an agent
of the company charged with the care Of
the property. that Teddy Brogan did not
locate the claim with the intention of
deciding the same TO Michael McDermott.
and that no conspiracy existed between
Teddy Brogan and Michael McDermott
to defraud ,he plaintiff corporation of its
property
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-16
FIGHTING BOB RELIEVED
HE HAS SERVED AT SEA LONGER
THAN Is REQUIRED.
His Next Sea Service Will He Flag
Onicer-Csptain Terry Will Take
the Iowa TO Manila

Washington. Sept. 15.-Captain Rob-
ley d. Evans called at the navy de-
partment to-day and had a long talk
with Secretary Long, the Immediate
result OF which was the issue of an order
relieving him from command of the bat
tleship Iowa, which is now being re-
paired at the New York navy yard.
This was done at Captain Evans per-
sonal request. He has served more than
the period of time required by regula-
tions and practice for a captain to COM
mand and his next sea service may be
in flag rank. He has been granted a
leave Of absence and meantime the ma
ture of his next duty will be determin-
ed. IL will certainly be ashore and he
may be assigned to membership on one
of the naval boards.
The next commander OF the Iowa will
be Captain Silas Terry. in command OF
the receiving ship at the Norfolk navy
yard. He will take the ship around
South America and over to Honolulu
in company of the oregon and some col
liers. IL is said at the navy depart
ment to-day that the sailing orders to
the battleships have not yet been issued
and that when they are they will ulti-
mately proceed to join Dewey's fleet at
Manila, II it should be deemed exped1ent
to reinforce him.
But as the journey around South
America will occupy nearly four months
and many changes in the situation as to
the Philippines may be expected to oc-
cur before the expiration of that Pc
riod Of time, II cannot be certainly fore
told whether or not the Oregon and the
Iowa will ever reach Manila
When attention was called to the pos
sibility of the dispatch of the resin
forcement to Dewey beilg regarded as
technical violation of the truce now
pending IL was said at the navy depart-
ment that the matter would probably
be adjusted before the ships reached
Honolulu by the action of the peace
commission at Paris. Should this not be
the case, however. it will be easy to in
tercept the ships at Honolulu by a dis
patch boat. which could make the run
from San Francisco in a week.