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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-25
Dipi0en0 Noiiees

MILLS BUILDING.
New York. October H. 1899.
n OF the Board OF Directors held this day
there was declared the earnings dividend Of
ONE PER CENT. the Preferred Stock OF this Com
pany the quarter ending December J. 1899 the to
be paid 1899 the holders OF record Of the
Preferred Stock az the closing OF the transfer books on
November TO- 1899.
For the purpose dividend the transfer books Of
this company will be closed at p. NJ. November TO-
1909 and will be reopened at 10 A n on November "a
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.
BY GEORGE II. EARL, Secretary.
% Wall Street,
New York October IL, 1899.
The transfer OF the Voting Trustees for Prefee
Stock Trust Certificates OF the NORTHERN PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY will close In New York and Berlin
at p NJ November 10. 1899 and Will reopen at 10
A. NJ. n November 81 1889
December o. 1899. the Voting Trustees VIII be pre-
pared distribute the above dividend OF one Ter cent
when received them among the parties entitled thereto
as appear OF record their books when closed as
j. p. MORGAN & Co.. New York.
DEUTSCHE BANK, Berlin.
Agents for Voting Trustees.
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BONDS.
PREFERRED STOCK.

Total authorized issue q.
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Deserved Promotion.

Shreveport Hnes.1
Mr.. j. NJ. Lee, Jr., who has for
many years been Land Agent for
the Queen and Crescent system at
Monroe has been appointed Indus
trial Commissioner with charge OF
the location of factories and va
rious industries. tits the intention
of the management of the Queen
and Crescent to vigorously push
the location OF factories of all
kinds on the lines of the roads
comprising that system, being
fully assured that progress and
success are to be attained along
that line of Improvement.
Mr.. Lee will continue to have
his headquarters at Monroe, and
will bring to bear the experience
and knowledge gained in many
years of service practically in the
same line OF usefulness where his
abilities have been fully shown.
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4 Warlike "Reminiscences.

Christmas has more than the
ordinary significance for Uncle
Sam, IS it is the day on which
some Of the most important bat
Ties in the history Of the country
hsve been fought. On Christmas
night, 1776-123 years ago next
Monday General Washington
crossed the Delaware River at
McC onkey's ferry, and attacked
tho Hessians, who were comfort
ably quartered in Trenton. The
enemy were taken by surprise and
completely routed. About 1000
Of them, together with six brass
field pieces, 100 stand Of arms,
and the standards Of an entire
brigade, fell into the handsof the
Americans. The Hessians NUM-
bered ii all about 800 men, Of
whom II were killed. The Amer
loans had two men frozen to death
IN crossing the river, but none
was killed in the engagement.
This battle has justly been re-
earded as one Of the most impor.
tant IN the Revolution, as it die
moro toward reviving the droop-
Ing spirits of the American peo-
pie than any otherin the first par,
Of that struggle.
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Suocesslon Sale

Succession Of Charles Mitchell, deceased.
IN District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue Of an order Of sale to me d.
d rected from the Honorable District
Court in and for the Parish OF Bossier,
Louisiana, Iwill, on Tuesday, January 2,
1900, at the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, within the legal hours for
sale, proceed to sell, at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
One mare, two horses, four mich cows,
two yearlings, Is head hogs, one shot
gun, half-interest in a cane mill, lot Oh
farming implements and household and
kitchen furniture, DC.
Terms OF Sale Cash, If the appraise-
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, else
on credit Of IL months, according to
law. A. r. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-ofhcio Auctioneer
Benton, La, December q, 1888.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits Of this bank is
one Of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate Of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
OF any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
Of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period than
six months draw q higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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For Sale.

A Il Of my property in Benton, La,
IN consisting Of one. five-room house,
front and back verandas and hall, ana
three lots 40x160 feet, two blocks cast Of
depot. One lot 40xt5O feet, with two
room cabin, adjoining above lots on back.
Price, $500 90; half cash, balance easy
terms.
Three lots 5Ox20, two blocks west Of
depot, with three-room Cottage. Price,
$3.50 90; terms same as above.
On lot on front street, adjoining T. M
Vaughan's brick store, with store house
26xB0 feet. Now occupied by G. o.
Gayle. Price, $50 90; terms same a
above.
Address or see me at No. 523 Louisians
street, Shreveport, La, or Joannes
Smith, Benton, La.
6. A. DUTHERAGE.
Nov. /, 1899.
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The Companions New Calendar.

The Youth 9 Companion Calen-
dar for 1900 is uniquein form and
beautiful in design. The oval
centerpiece, in high colors and
enclosed in a border of flowers,
represents "a Dream Of Summer"
and is supported on either side by
an admirably executed figure
piece in delicate tints. The whole
is delightful in sentiment and in
general effect. Larger than any
of The Companions previous
Calendars, it is equally acceptable
as q work Of art. As an ornament
to the home it will take a pre-
eminent place.
The Calendar is published ex-
clusively by The Companion. Il
cannot be obtained elsewhere
It will be given to all new subscri-
bers for 1900, who will also receive,
in addition to the SO issues of the
new volume, all the issues for the
remaining weeks of 1899, free
from the time of subscription.
Illustrated Announcement Mum
Der containing full prospectuso1
the volume for 1900 will be sem
free to any address.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
20S Columbus Ave-, Boston, Mass
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Notice to the Public.

naving purchased the southeast quar-
Ii ter, and south half Of northeast
quarter Of section ~, and the west hall
Of west half Of section q, township 10,
range Is, containing 400 acres, known as
ssNew London" plantation, I hereby
notify the public that I have enclosed
same with wire fence for purpose Of
pasture, and all parties are duly warned,
under penalty Of the law, against tres
passing upon said tract. Roads and
passways have been provided around the
premises for the benefit of the public.
JOSEPH BOISSEAU.
November q. 1899.
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A Cure for Croup.-25 Years Constant
Use Without e Failure.

The first indication Of Group is hoarse-
ness, and in child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as sure sign of the
approach Of an attack. Following this
hoarseness is a peculiar rough cough
II Chamberlain Cough Remedy is given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears, it
will prevent the attack. It is used in
many thousands of homes in this broad
land and never disappoints the anxious
mothers. Wehave yet to learn OF single
instance in which it has not proved
effectual. No other preparation can show
such record-G years. constant use
without failure. For sale by all drug
gists.
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Homestead Entry No. 6o37.
Department of the Interior

Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
December Is, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice Of
her intention to make final proof in sup
port of her claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk OF the District
Court, at Benton, La, on February 8,
1900, viz: Homestead Entry No. 6037-
Sallie Harris, widow of Wesley Harris
for the south half of northeast quarter Of
section IA, township q North, range II
West Louisiana Meridian.
She names the following Witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Scott
Carter, Lewis Chaffe, Of Rocky Mount
P.O., La; Albert Carter and Sam john
son, of Ivan p. o., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
December 81, 1899. feb
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Stray Sale.

Taken up by Wade Henderson and
i estrayed before the undersigned,
Justice Of the Peace, 3rd Ward, Bossier
parish, La, and will be sold on Saturday,
the 9th day Of January, 1900, at Plain
Dealing, La, one small Brown or Black
Horse, about 3 years old, Is hands high,
q dim star in lace; no other marks OF
brands; unbroke. Appraised at SIS.
The owner Is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges and
take him away, otherwisn he will be sold
according to law.
The above described horse was taken
up at Mr.. ]. G. Belcher's plontation three
miles southeast Of Plain Dealing, La.
J.. G.. ALLEN. Justice Peace.
November "a. 1899.
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Registration.


election "a Of Act 199, Of the General
- Assembly Of 1895, provides for anew
and complete registration OF all legal
voters in their respective parishes in
every year in which general State
election is held. therefore publish the
following appointments for the purpose
Of making said registration for the year
1900. This will be the last registration
until 1909.
Benton, January list to 9th, inclusive.
Alden, January 9th.
Plain Dealing, january 10.
Carteryil1e, january II.
Mot, January II.
Rocky Mount, January Is.
Midway, January Is.
Bellevue, January 16.
Haughton, January II.
Atkins, January Is.
Curtis, January 10.
Benton, from Jan. 20 to February q.
H. H. MONTGOMERY,
Registrar,
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Stray Notice.

Taken up on December 4, 1870, by D..
i E. Sorrell, and estrayed before me,
IS, 1899, two mule colts, both l, dark brown brown
about two years old, and about 1871
high; no marks or brands. APPRAISED
at $40, each. The owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pay
charges, or the same will be sold in Bos-
sier City, La, on Saturday, January u,
1900, according to law.
r. C. STINSoN, ]. P.
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Mrs. A. 8. Dale, Of Grand Cane,
will give q recital at the Court
House Friday night, 22nd inst
Admission for adults, Is cents
Mrs. Dale is . highly accomplish
ed reader and teacher Of Htura-
ture; favorably known here, and
deserves the encouragement and
patronage OF our people.
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Stray Sale.

Tszayed before me, J. G. Bell, Justice
II of the Peace, Ward one, Bossier
parish, by ]. p. Sampi, and will be sold
at Magenta, La, within the legal hours
Of sale, on Saturday, January Is, 1900,
one Brown Steer, white in face, marked
crop and overbit in the right ear and
crop of the left ear; branded on the left
side thus: YA; about 8 years old.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove properly and pay charges or
the same viii be sold according to law.
J. G. BELL, J. P.
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Homestead Entry No. 56f0.
Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchit oches. La.

December 8, 1889. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
Of his intention 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 Janu-
airy Is, 1900, viz: Homestead Entry No.
561O-John Richard Honeycutt- for the
northeast quarter Of southwest quarter
Of section Y, township q North, range
Is West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: A. r.
Thompson, of Benton P. O., La; r. III.
Davis, A. p. Davis, H. G. Wyche, Of
Roberta P. O., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
December "A, 1899. jan Is
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Real Estate Agent.

nuring my twelve years experience in
made 2 great many sales. NY facilities
for selling properly at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. ! have
correspondents in the North and Yves,
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. prefer to han
die large tracts of timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me VIC. PERRIN.
1t8 Texas Street, Shreveport, La
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For Sale or Rent on Reasonable Terms.
T,he place known as the J. w. Rabb
y place, in Bossier parish, three miles
from Rocky Mount, joining the T. p.
Larkin place, containing $50 acres, more
or less, well improved, with two dwelling
houses, good barns, smoke houses and a
good well of water. Apply to
D. BLUESTEIN, Shreveport, La.
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Dentistry.

Dr.. T. M. Comegys, Office in the new
Cooper Brothers building, second floor;
Shreveport.
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A partial eclipse Of the moon
took place Saturday evening. AT
about $40: the moon entered the
shadow Of the earth, and by 7 30
the full extent Of the eclipse,
which was almost total, was visi-
BILE. By 9:07 the shadow had
disappeared.
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! have for sale lot Of hay tools, cul-
tivatorS, etc. Some are almost as good
as new. If you want cheap tools write to
me. w. L. FOSTER, Shreveport,
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A. J. Murn,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Viii
IA practice in the courts of Bossie1
and adjoining parishes.
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=. r. Land.

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will
N practice in the courts Of Booster
and adjoining parishes.
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Lot or Nislaid.

Lott or 4ialaid,
A note in my favor signed by J. T.
IA Fuliloye for amount Of 500, due
February /, 1899, for sale Of place.
Mrs. w. s.. HEARD.
Minden, La, December u, 1870.
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Joannes Smith,
4 ttoney at Law, Benton, Bossier par.
IA ish, Louisiana.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Fl, 1899,
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

DEMOCRATIC TICKET
fon JUDGE,
IT. WATKINS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
T. +. LAND.
SoR STATE SENATOR,
f. s. DORTCH.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,,
L. r. SANDERS.
". H. McCLENAGHEN.
FOR SHERIFF,
A. r. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERK,
b. A. KELLY.
FOR CORONER,
II. NELSON.
WARD 1.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
z. W. HOLMES.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
&c. BELL.
FOR CONSTABLE,
H. T. CAHILL.
WARD 2.
FOR POLICE JURORS:
]. C. LOGAN.
T. ]. TIDWELL.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
r. C. STINSON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
N. A. ARNOLD.
WARD 8.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
J. A. FORD.
FOR JUSTICES PRAcB,
J. G. ALLEN.
J.B. DURBIN.
FOR coNsrABLEs,
W. G. MEARES.
8. r. STAYHAN.
WARD 4.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
n. W. CASON.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
F. r. GARRETT.
FOR CONSTABLE,
]. J. ALBUMS.
WARD 5.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
]. T. NANNY.
yoR JUSTICE PEACE,
J.P. GLEASON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
T.W.H HEATH.
WARD 6.
FOR PoIICE JUROR,
G. b. SANDIDGE.
FOR JusrIcss PEACE,
]. N. BRYAN.
H. BARNACASTLE.
FOR CoNsTABLEs,
w. NJ. MORROW.
J. w. ONEAL.
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w. B. JACOBS, /.
W. T. CRAWFORD,
W. !. BAYERsDo on ]
Foreign and
Dornestic N

Bought and sold. 49,
lections respect An
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O. q. HAElI)nGAN,
Wholesale ana
~--,,retail dealer ID
!. Lumber, Shingles, Sash,

noors, Blinds and General House
II Furnishing Goods. Office and
salerooms corner Of Spring and Crock
EFT streets; Lumber Yard corner of Lake
and Mcneil streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
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FIRST NATION !
OF - 81
SHREVEPORT

Capital. ! -!
Surplus.
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November "a t0o0.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-29
STATE NEWS COLUMN
MATTERS WHICH WILL BE OF INTER-
EST TO WISCONSIN PEOPLE

Important State Items Reported by Tele-
graph and Arranged for the Convenience
of Our Readers-Crimes,C Casualties and
Other News of General Interest.
Green Bay. Wis, Dec. 27.-Eustatia
Dreiss, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. A. Dreiss of this city, was
fatally burned Monday afternoon. She
was playing around a Christmas tree
and her clothes caught fire from the
candles The tree was in the ballroom
on the upper floor and the older people
were all on the first floor. so that, be-
fore the child could be reached and the
fire put out, her chest, arms and face
were badly burned.
She lived until l 80 o'clock yesterday
morning and then died in terrible
agony. The accident happened at the
home of J. II. COmstOck, manager of
the Diamond Match plant, who is her
grandfather.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-29
NEW YEARS IN SCOTLAND.
Bringing In the New Year at Iron
Church, Edinburgh.

New Years is the great Scottish hol-
iday. Christmas is of course an Off
cial holiday. and in the large towns,
despite Old prejUdices, it's observance
is bccoming more recognized among
the better business houses. But for
the general population of the country
the New Year is the great holiday festi-
VAL and, though temperance sentiment
is making it's way, there is still a great
deal OF hard drinking at this season.
Ii is none the less a fact, however, that
tie spread Of temperance education
and the better amusement Of the peO-
PIE are gradually having their Influence
in making New Years less Of a satur-
MALTA than it was wont to be.
Eringing in the New Year at the Iron
church. Edinburgh, is a time honored
Custom which does not seem to be fall
ing into diSuSe. On the last night CT
1888 thousands of young people, with
q sp~inEIing Of older persons. congre-
gated as usual at the Iron church.
which is in the heart Of old Edinburgh.
to speed the passing year. When the
church clock showed midnight, a loud
cheer was raised, handshaking became
general. the old salutation, "A happy
New Year, was heard on all sides, and,
bottles Of the national beverage having
been produced from topcoat pockets,
healths were generously pledged. Aft
er this had been done bands of Toister-
ing youths and maidens set off to first
FOOT their friends.-Chicago Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-29
NEW YEARS IN RUSSIA.
Customs of the Festival Peculiar to
the Land of the Gear.

In the smaller cities in Russia New
Years day is in the II days festival.
The Russians IN many parts have held
to the old ways from time immemorial.
The preparations for the season begin
early in November. The host of some
great house begins to lay in stores or
sailed beef and sausages, liquors, etc.
The hostess calls Oh all her friends
and invites young and old. Next day
she is succeeded by the nurse. who
makes the same round of visits. Her
duty is especially to invite the young
ladies. She is hailed with joy, and
the lady of the house hastens to mix
for her the cup of wine. She delivers
her errand and is piled with questions
as to the invited and the rejected: But
the most important question is, WHO
are the elected?' These are the young
men invited by the hostess for the
girls, or ''fair maidens," as they are
called The duty of the young man
thus designated is to look after the
amusement and pleasure of his fair
maiden for the 10 days" The re-
sponsibility of the choice lying with
the hostess, she has to be careful in her
selections.-New York World.
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GIVES THE BOERs CONCERN.
Escape Is Puzzle-BulIer Hit
Boast of Leyds.

Boast of Leyds.
London, Dec. ga dispatch from
Pretoria, dated Dec II, says: 'The
government is much concerned about
the escape Of Winston Churchill, and
the officials are doing their utmost to
discover how he got away. The Off
Gals have instituted house toulouse
search for discriminating papers. The
Volkstem asserts that he escaped dis
guised as q woman"
A dispatch from Chievely camp,
dated Dec. II, says: During the ac-
ton before Colenso on Friday a spent
shrapnel bullet struck General Butler
on the side Of the body, cutting the
skin, but fortunately the Injury was
trifing, but the generals escape was
exceedingly narrow ..
It is rumored that the Free State
is about to move the seat of govern
ment from Bloemfontein to Winburg,
the former being indefensible -, .
DR.. Leyds. who has been again in
terviewed, asserts that the Beers have
ample arms and ammunition, declaring
that they have Mausers enough. TO
give each burgher two, and an equal
number of Martini-Henrys. ~.
The most serious report from South
Africa is that horse sickness has brok-
en- out in both British and BOer camps
in Natal Four hundred British ca
valry horses, it is said, have already
been shot, owning to the occurrence of
CHAMBERS. The disease is likely to
spread with much greater rapidity
among the British horses than among
the hardy Boer ponies. ~.
A dispatch from Chievely, dated
Tuesday, Dec. 10, says: THE Brit
ish naval guns have destroyed the
Colenso foot bridge, thus preventing
the Beers holding any position south
of the Tugela river. According to re-
liable native reports the Beers had 200
killed in the fight at COlenso."
The mails are just arriving from
Ladysmith All the correspondents
comment bitterly upon the superiority
of the Boer artillery. The Times co.,
respondent says: 1T is impossible 10
evade the opinion that if British gun
Ders were in the Boer position the loss
of life and damage to property III
Ladysmith would be ten times
greater
Commandant Demeillon. who was
taken prisoner at Elandslaagte and
taken to Simonstown, where he was
confined on the British cruiser Pene-
iope, has succeeded il making his es-
cape.
Actor Roland Reed is suffering with
appendicitis in New York hospital.