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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
Louisiana Happenings.

Shreveport suffered a $4,000
fire Sunday night.
A sugar refinery is to be erect
ed at Braux Bridge.
The State University at Baton
Rouge opened on the 10th inst.
Conditions are favorable for the
early abatement of yellow fever.
The last grand jury of Ouachita
parish found only three true bills.
Mayor Walter Flower, of New
Orleans, is in favor of the munich
pal ownership of public utilities.
From almost every part of the
State comes the report that plant
ers cannot get a sufficient number
Of cotton pickers.
Registration books for the mu-
nicipal election at New Orleans
show: White registration, Sc, 1856;
colored, 1858; total, 1854.
Lafayette's police jury has
passed an ordinance levying a
special tax of two mills on the
dollar for an industrial school.
As q result of a recent term of
Lafayette district court, sentence
was passed upon twenty -one pris-
oners; eight of these go to the
penitentiary.
Caddo parish will hold a pri-
mary November 7th. The nomi-
nees will be chosen by majority
vote, the second contest to be
held November 18th.
Webster's grand jury for the
September term of court, which
made its final report a few days
since, only found fifteen true bills
out OF fifty cases reported.
The Natchitoches Parish DEM
ocrafc Executive Committee has
ordered q primary election, for
the local Offices, to be held Mo-
vember 10th, at which all quail
he'd white voters will be allowed
10 participate.
A convention to nominate two
senator's TO represent the 21st
Senatorial district in the next
General Assembly will be held at
Sodus on November 9th. This
district is composed of the par
ishes OF DeSoto, Red River, Sa-
bine and Natchitoches.
The Alexandra State Fair
promises to be q decided success
this year. The association offers
lErge sums for all kinds of exhib-
it's; $1,000 in purses will be
awarded on pacing, running and
trotting races. Gov. Foster, Hon.
], Y. Calhoun and Prof. Stubs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

The Memphis Commercial APP
peal says that Everybody in
England is making a speech,
while everybody in the Transvaal
is getting a gum
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
A Good Man Gone.

Again death has visited our
community and good man is
gone-a most noble, loving, true,
Christian character has been
taken from us-Dr. William M.
Abney is dead.
eve know He watches the sparrows fall,
Hears the sad cry OF the grieved hearts
Husband, children, friends, He loveth
We can trust Him for the rest"
Yet how hard it is to lose him
how hard is the separating. He
was dear to his relatives, dearer
to his devoted wife and there was
a tender spot within the heart of
a whole people for this good man.
Then it is hard for all that he, the
life-long companion of many of
US, a friend to all of us, should
be removed while still in the
prime of life.
Though the parting is over, the
farewells said and the good-byes
spoken, there yet remains ten
der memory; there remains also
wounded and bleeding hearts;
there remains a void that can be
filled by none other; there re-
mains the thought that a good
man has lived and gone before
us-that most generous, peace
able man-one of Gods noblemen
has been snatched away from a
community where he was much
loved and when he was most
needed.
| He has gone; his life work is
ended. He is now in that happy
haven where there is no death;
no sorrow. He has gone to reap
a just reward.
| Pure was his life; simple was
his life. There was nothing af-
fected about him, and like unto
an open book was his walk be-
fore men. Sincere in his friend
ship, true to a confidence, ever
battling for right and just causes.
Saddened are the hearts of
scores. We grieve for depart
ed friend, a human benefactor, a
man who has made the world bet
ter for having lived in it-verily
he was a philanthropist of the
purest type. He was an artist,
for he painted smiles upon the
faces of little children; he was a
scientist-ever infusing sunshine
into cloudy days.
The damp clods of clay lie
heavily upon his grave to-day !;
bitter thoughts of anguish lie
heavier within our breasts to-day.
The angelo are rejoicing to-day
ushering another into the ranks !;
our hearts whisper a prayer-a
sad prayer. Heaven is flooded
with music to-day; our hearts
are flooded with tears to-day.
Heaven scores victory; we
mourn the departure of a jealous
friend a loving brother, a gentle
husband and a devoted relative.
But weep not, dear friends, for
"There is no death; but angel forms
Walk DER the earth with silent tread
They bear our best loved ones away
ft And then we call them dead"
His NEPHEW.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
Notice!

Notice!
WE, the undersigned committee, will
w be at Poole's bridge Thursday,
October "a, 1899, for the purpose of con-
tracing for pile bridge, to the lowest
bidder, reserving the right to reject any
and all bids. E, S. DORTCH.
C. D. SANDIDGE.
october IL, 1879. Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

For Sale or Rent on Reasonable Ter
T'he place known as the J. W. RI
i place, in Bossier parish, three mi
from Rocky Mount, joining the ~
Larkin place, containing $50 acres, ~
or less, well improved, with two dwellis
houses, good barns, smoke houses AZ !
good well of water. Apply to
d. BLUESTEIN, Shreveport, ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

! 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.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
500 Reward.

1he Police Jury of Bossier parish will
L pay to any person 500 who will
furnish evidence for the arrest and con-
viction OF any one selling intoxicating
liquors without license to sell same, and
IN violation OF their said ordinance.
E. S.DORTCH, President of P.J.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

The real philanthropist is the person
who attends to his own business, and al
lows other people to attend to theirs
Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

The best market prices always paid
for cotton and country produce by ]. NJ.
Montgomery, the Zone price" merchant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
Boarders Wanted

BY Miss Sue Steele; day, week or
month. The table is the very best the
market affords. The local trade solicit
ed; travelling trade appreciated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
Notice to Trespassers.

No hunting or fishing on my place will
IN be allowed. Trespassers will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
A. CURTIS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

DR.. T. M. Comegys, Office in the new
Cooper Brothers building, second floor;
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

These jars are packed one dozen /.
wooden box ready for shipping. We /.
liver them to the depot in Shrove,,.
free of drayage.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-10-19
Dentistry.

Committee on Resolutions
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
John Gilmore's Money.

Col. W. A. Montgomery has received
letter from Postmaster H. +. Farris
of Columbia, Tenn, asking the where
abouts of John Gilmore, member oi
one of the Mississippi regiments. Gil
more sent a postoilice money order fol
500 through the Columbia postotfice
and it failed to reach its destination
The money has been returned to the
postotiice and is there for Gilmore. but
he cannot be found. Gilmore was 8
member of either the First or Secont
Volunteers, as they were the two
Mississippi regiments disbanded al
Columbia. The money is waiting fol
him, and any of his comrades who know
where he is would do him kindnes!
to let him know.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

Appropriate exercises were held at
the A. and NJ. College last week The
occasion of the meeting was the deliv-
cry of a few remarks by Gen. 5. ID. Lee,
bidding farewell to the faculty, board
Of trustees and other friends, before re-
firing as president of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College, where he had
served SO long and faithfully. At times
the exercises were most pathetic, and
many were the tears of sadness that
trickled down the cheeks of those pres
ent, showing in what high esteem this
most noble type of manhood was held
by his associates at the college and
friends present, who had assembled tC
honor him and at the same time to vel
come the newly elected president, Johr
M. Stone, who, in a few fitting re
marks, outlined his policy and asked
the support of the trustees, faculty anC
all the good people of the Syate. Hon
W. w. Magruder bade Gen. Lee, III be
half of the alumni, Godspeed ant
pledged to the new president hearty
support.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

Almost half million dollars will be
expended in building and improve
ments at West Point during the sum
mer and fall months, and all on most
substantial basis. New ssreets are
being laid out and graded, making de-
sira BILE thoroughfares and opportunities
for investment. Enough shares have
been subscribed and are in sight to
make the building of the 500, 900 cotton
mill certainty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Lands are assessed every four years
lin 1892, 1896 and so on.
Death Rate In Mississippi.

A correspondent writes: "If you have
any statistical report of the death rate
in Mississippi, as compared to other
Southern States, it would be great
favor ii you will furnish it. desire it
for a New York life insurance company
that has got the impression that the
death in Mississippi is greater than
in any other Southern State, except
Louisiana and Arkansas, which | am
sure is a mistake, but have no way of
furnishing the proof"
The proof is ample and official. 1t
has been several times published and
will bear repeating, The death rate
for each lOOO of the population in the
States named is from the United States
census of 1890:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

Rev. Earle d. Sims, of Gospel Mis-
sion,' Chingking, China, inquiries of
Secretary of State
/. Has Mississippi any provision for
the marriage of her children residing
in China, or in a n-Christian country,
and if SO, what? If there is none, then
what steps would you advise be taken
when Mississippians residing in China
wish to unite in marriage?
3. Would not a marriage between
citizens of the State of Mississippi,
where no legal impeachment exists,
when performed in China by a duly
qualified minister of religious denom-
ination, before suitable number of
persons, and certified to by him and
them as witnesses, be held as legal,
aud would not such marriage be en-
titled to record in the archives of the
counties of which such brides are domi-
ciled?
The marriage laws of Mississippi
make no provision of this kind. The
consular regulations provide that
marriages in presence of any consular
officer of the United States in foreign
country, between persons who would
be authorized to marry If residing in
the District of Columbia, Tor in the
Territories) shall be valid to all intents
and purposes, and shall have the same
effect as If solemnized within the
United States"
Under the constitution Of the United
States the States have exclusive power
of determining the conditions of mar
riage; and matrimonial capacity being
determined as a general rule by the
law of the place of domicile Of the par
ties, it would be well to so amend our
marriage law as to provide for the
recognition and registry Of marriages
under such circumstances.
In nom Christian countries, like China,
the consular officer has to certify that
the parties would be authorized to
marry If residing in this country, and
he may perform the ceremony, but the
regulations recommend this be done by
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Gored to Death.

Edward McCabe, a white man, aged
40 years, was gored to death by .
year-old bull in Boyd's pasture in the
outskirts of Natchez last week. The
bull and two cows were paving and
stamping the body, when a crowd of
negroes chanced along and drove them
away. The men were compelled to ride
horseback when driving the bull away
from his victim. McCabes head was
crushed and his body horribly mangled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Six-Year-Old Murderer.

On the Joe Cole place, near Bates
vile, last week, Dee Scott, a 6-year-old
negro boy, with his hand strangled to
death Daisy Cole, a 6-months-old baby
of Dan Cole The boy was left in
charge of the child while the father
and mother were in the field, and he
said he killed the baby because he
wanted to go and play and did not want
to stay with it,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
MISSISSIPPI STATE NEWS


The planting Of crops is now progress
ing very rapidly in Mississippi. The
past two weeks have been very favora-
BILE, and large quantities of land have
been prepared and planted. Cotton and
corn planting are coming together on
account of the very late spring, an ,
both will continue throughout May.
Corn planted in May is not relia bic and
a shortage may be expected. There
will be decided decrease in the acre.
age devoted to cotton all over the State,
with decided increase in the acreage
planted in food crops. A conservative
estimate on the cotton acreage this
season will place it Is per cent below
that of last year. The entire cotton
crop in Mississippi is six weeks late,
and unless there is very late fall the
entire top crop will be failure fol
want of time to mature. Taking every
thing into consideration it is safe t.
predict that there will be Is per cent
less cotton made in Mississippi this sea
son than when compared with last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Rolling Mills Chased.

The rolling mills here and at Gate
City, near Birmingham, Ala, have been
closed down, throwing over 1000 men
out of employment. The close-down is
only temporary while inventory of the
stocks and properties of the concerns
are fixed so as to be pooled in the Re-
public Iron and Steel Co. just formed
in tho cast
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
The Foreman Saved Her.

Charles Newell, who tried to cut his
wife's throat at Louisville, KY, died in
his cell at the city Jail. Newell went to
the factory where his wife worked and
inflicted several gashes in an effort 10
kill her, when the foreman struck him
terrific blow on the head, thus saw
ing the woman. He was taken to jail
unconscious, where he died.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

The battleship Kentucky, recently
launched, at Philadelphia, viii nave
the handsomest silver service Of any
shin in the navy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
TOvcd Into Port.

New York, May s.-The British
steamer 1nchilva, Capt. Davis, arrived
yesterday from Bermuda in tow of the
tug Underwater. While the Unchilva
was on the voyage from Barry to New
Orleans, on April IL, during heavy
weather, she lost her propeller, and
was drifting haplessly for 4s hours
when the British steamer Kingstans
hove in sight and towed her into Der
muda, a distance of 300 miles. llel
owners sent the tug Underwater t(
tow her to this port, where a new pro
peller will be shipped.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

Edward McCabe, a well-known
young man of Natchez Miss, was
gored to death by thoroughbred
bull, the other day. No one has been
found who witnessed the tragic incl
dent. McCabe's body was discovered in
the outskirts of the city His body was
badly lacerated, and his skull fright
fully crushed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

The Kentucky court Of appeals af-
frmed the judgment of the Warren
circuit court, giving Mrs. Josephine
Bitter, $4,000 damages against j. s.
Morehead for having killed her hus-
band. Bittner was killed at Bowling
Green in June, 1895, by Morehead.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
om..r. aud Men OF the Fifth.

New York, May s.-The United
States transport Thomas, Capt. Glib
bons, arrived yesterday from Guam
tanamo and Baracoa, with IS cabin
messengers and $50 men of the Fifth
United States volunteers. The cabin
passengers are the officers of the regi-
mcnt. their families and few civil
ians. The regiment is in command OF
Col. Sargent, and will proceed to Camp
Mead, Pa, after their release from
quarantine. The transport will be held
until three o'clock to-day, when, II all
are well, she will be released
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Terrific Explosion at n Fire.

Woonsocket, II. l., May s,-All the
buildings connected with the Woon-
socket driving park were burned yes
terday afternoon, and 50 pounds OF
dynamite stored in one of the stables
exploded, shaking the country for
miles around. At the time of the ex-
plcs;on A. C. Stair, the caretaker OF the
park, was in an adjoining building 20
feet away, and only received few
bruises, although similar structure
the same distance away, on the other
side of the explosion, was completely
demolished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Palmer Orphnnage Opened.

The Palmer orphanage, recently
erected at Columbus, Miss, has been
formally opened. There We're appro-
pirate exercises and addresses by
prominent citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Davis Acquitted,

The trial of Judge Rheas stenog>
rapher, George +. Davis, for the shoot
ing of ex-Congressman James \. Walk
er, was concluded at Briston, Tenn,
the jury returning a verdict of NOT
guilty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Artesian Well For Indianoia.

The board of supervisors of Sunhower
county ordered the clerk to advertise
for bids to sink an artesian well in the
courthouse yard at Indianola. The
contract is to be let the first Monday
in June, citizens of Indianola to pay
half the expenses. The citizens of In
danola gave the board of supervisors a
grand champagne supper and splendid
toasts were delivered by prominent
citizens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Church Lotteries Condemned.

Criminal Judge Barker, at Lons-
vile, KY, in charging the grand jury
condemned the churches that have
been conducting lotteries in connec-
ton with fairs and bazaars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

A remarkable artesian well has just
been completed in Yalobusha county
1t breaks the record in many ways.
The well is at the little town of Tor
rance. 1t is only sixty feet deep and
has flow of fifteen gallons per minute.
Flowing water has never before been
struck at such depth. The water is
cold and clear, and has strong trace
of mineral properties
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Verdict for a Negro.

A jury of representative Kentucky
farmers in the federal district court
at Louisville returned a verdict in fa-
vor OF George DInning, the negro who
has been suing the mob that fired on
him and burned his home and one of
whom he killed. He was awarded $780,
900 damages, the full amount he sued
for, but will be unable to collect fs, as
the defendants are not men of prop
erty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

The body of dead negro was taken
from a sewer at Chattanooga, Tenn,
the other day, by a searching party.
Two negroes employed by a local
plumber went into the sewer and were
there when "A heavy rainstorm came up.
The water rushed in upon them and
washed them toward the Tennessee
river. One was rescued
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
State Land Sales.

State Land Commissioner f. II. Nall
makes his report of land sales for the
month of April, showing that he has
sold lands to the amount of S5,5S4.9l,
which amount has been paid into the
treasury to the credit of the general
fund. These sales were divided as fol-
lows: Swamp and overhowed land,
s67S.92: forfeited tax land, s4,SSO.99;
Starkville University land, $3.50.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

representative Henderson. of Iowa,
w nali an hour'Sconsultation with the
sluen', on the Sd, regarding the
WIN OF the republican caucus commit
WI Inc house of representatives. He
fpalred to the president at length
currency reform plan which the
"n'i'.ee unanimously decided to rec.
"e"a TO the republicans of the next
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

According to DR.. II. W. Wiley, chief
FemiSt of the United States depart
Pent Of agriculture, who was called 10
ft stand, on the Sd, to testify before
BE senatorial pure food investigating
fnmlttee, in session in Chicago, fully
per cent, Of the articles of food and
pink manufactured and used in this
Punlr! are adulterated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
War Claim Controversy.

The book committee of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, south, has
subcommittee at work, at Nashville,
Tenn, preparing full statement con-
ccrning the collection of the war claim
which has caused such controversy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

From cabIcgram received by the
ftsident, ON the jth, from the head
/ The Philippine commission, it is be-
E'ed in official circles that the end of
e campaign against the Tagals is
lar at hand, II was intimatcd that
|Ipnaldo had sued forpcace, and that
pest liberal terms had been offered
h the commission.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

Tue American troops made a gen
'u'ahce' on the 18th, meeting with
"'lnlhed resistance, but sweeping
',m'hg before them. San Tomas
N'haIln were taken and left in
A rear Col. Funston, the intrepid
"'',' was wounded in the hand.
Y oolective of the movement war
IT. fernando, which was expected to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

The handsome Kentucky monument
at Chickamauga park has been drdi-
Gated. Thousands of old soldiers, both
Union and confederate, were present
az the exercises. Gov. w. o. Bradley de-
livered the speech of the occasion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Discharged soldiers from Porto Rico.

New York, May S.--The United
States transport Mcclellan, Capt. Ne
rickly, arrived yesterday from San
Juan, Ponce and Santiago with II
cabin passengers and 102 discharged
soldiers. Among the cabin passengers
were Capt. Leigh, of the signal corps,
Captains Nolan and Reed, of the Ninth
United States volunteers, w. L. Moul-
ton, Geo. Powell, E. J. Fitkins, c. II.
Hamilton, r. s. Gaswell, R. w. Zimmer-
man, j. H. Bland, T. H. Mann, A. D.
Neel, A. B. Betancourt and 7. ]. Walk
er.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13

lOS'maStcr'Gcneral Smith may find
opedent TO issue another order
\ The exclusion from the mails of Il
tnphlet which is being used abroad
|'C sent to the United States to in.
e This government To withdraw
\" 'he Philippines. The pamphlet
Farses Admiral Dewey, Gen. Merritt
ten. Otis with duplicity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-05-13
Dewey Day at Greenwood.

Dewey Day was celebrated at Green
wood, special trains being run on every
road entering the city. Bicycle races,
pony races and baseball game be-
tween Greenwood and Greenville were
the principal features of the day.