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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

ALL who refer to the Mckinley
foreign policy as ''imperiaistic"
are not calling it by the right
name. Imperialism is simply a
form of government government
by an Emperor, just as Democra-
cy is government by the people.
However hateful the word may be
b Democratic ears; however
pleasing it may be just now to
Republican ears, there is nothing
dishonorable or mean shout it.
The Mckinley foreign policy
we speak as to the Philippines
is not worthy this Name The
Mckinley Philippine policy isnot
q policy of imperialism-it is .
policy Of conquest, pure and SIM
pie conquest Of the Cortez and
Pizarro type. We are now and
for some time have been carrying
on q war for the absolute subju-
cation Of q people with whom we
never had any controversy; q
people who never did ms the slight
est harm, and a people who have
. right to be free. In one inpor-
tant respect we are worse than
those other famous robbers, Gen.
ghis Kahn, Tamerlane and Attila,
the Hun, that ''scourge of God. -
They only killed people and rob-
bed them of their personal prop
erty, leaving their independence,
government and country intact.
We, after killing all who resist,
intend to pillags the remainder Of
their freedom, their independence
and their country. Considesine
the different standards of civil.
zation prevailing in their times Al
compared with the present, W
think the balance, morally il
greatly in favor of the three emf
nent robbers. So it Is we thinl
. misnomer, nay, more, we thinI
il fulsome flattery to honor tn,
Mckinley Philippine policy will
tho name s'imperialism," q name
which. though not pleasing K
most Americans. is ct least no
ignobls.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
Best Of ALI.

Money is . great thing,
Fame is grand;
Some men yearn for
Power in the land;
But the longer your life is,
The surer will you find
That the best thing of all
Is a tranquil mind!
For money is q master,
Fame is . cheat,
Power is q god with
Dead clay feet;
And the soul that is wisest
OF al our kind,
Just goes along happy
With . tranquil mindl
-st. Louis Republic
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
&16 Reward,

Escaped from me, the undersigned, on
T. July 23d, one negro boy, described
as follows: Copper colored, pop eyed,
about 6K feet high, Is years old, weighs
lis pounds, he had on q pair Of black
jean pants, check shirt and two hats
Zone sewed in the other and sewed to-
gether with white thread).
SIS reward viii be paid for his deliv-
cry in the Benton Jail or to my camp on
the public road. ]. r. Afford.
July 81, 1900. It
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

We wish to say to the editor OF
the s1Town Talk" that he is Civ
ing the people of Alexandria an
excellent local paper. While the
.Town Talk sparkles with news
it also has wholesome moral tone
which should command for it the
liberal support of its patrons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

A. Florida man has purchased
800 acres Of swamp land near
Swan Bridges and will turn it into
. breeding place for aMgators.
These reptiles are becoming
scarce owing to the activity OF
northern hunters, and as there is
a steady demand for alligator skin,
the speculator hopes to do we'll.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
Registration Notice.

d egistration books will be open at
II Benton from August 10 to 3Oth.
Rocky Mount, Monday, Sept. 8.
Midway, Tuesday, September 4.
Bellevue, Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Haughton, Thursday, Sept: s.
Knox Point, Friday, Sept. It'll.
Curtis, Saturday, September 8.
Mot, Tuesday, September nth.
Carterville, Wednesday, Sept. IL.
Plain Dealing, Thursday, Sept. -.
Alden, Friday, September 18th.
Benton, September nth to 3Oth.
II. H. MONTGOMERY,
Registrar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

It is seldom that a day passes
without notice of the organization
of q new trust, an advance OF
prices by a trust, discharge OF
men by a trust, shutting down a
factory by a trust or some SINH
lar action.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

Few can tell what they know
without also showing what they
do not know.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
VIM. FINDERS. HENRY ENDERD.
WINK. ENDERS & SON,
18 and ITO Texas Street,

104 and ITO Texas Street,
shreveport, La, wholesale and retail
~ dealers in
Furniture. Mattresses, Window
Shades, Wall Paper, Etc.
Specially of Glazed Sash, Window Glass,
Doors, Blinds and Cypress Shingles.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

John M. Dawson, a Texas, cat
tleman, will winter several thou
cand head of cattle in Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

Hunters Take Notice.
Mo hunting Will be allowed on my
IN place, under penalty of the law.
L. N. PRUTTT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
List Of Premiums

To be Awarded by the Bossier Parish
Agricultural and Industrial Fair As
ISOLATION at Their Next Annual Fair,
to be held October 9, 10, IL, u and -.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

Doubt is the tax men pay for
the luxury of useless knowledge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

Great souls do not live in glass
houses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

I. =. SANDERS & SON, Plasa Dealing,
offer the following premiums:
Best display Of fruit, SO worth Of fruit
trees and vines.
Second best display, s. worth Of fruit
trees and vines.
Best display OF cut flowers, 8 worth Of
shrubbery.
Best plate Of pears, i've specimens, 81
worth Of ross bushes.
Best plate Of apples, four trees OF new
apples, worth 81.
Best plate Of peaches, four new peach
trees, worth 81.
To the lady making the best exhibit Of
canned fruit, S worth Of shxubbery
and evegK1oe0s.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30

Immigration Agent.
Dtarties wishing TO sell land would do
il we'll to confer with me.
J.E. ADGER,
Hughes Spur, Bossier Parish, II.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
A. M. lighthouse,

Doultry, Eggs, Butter and all Country
i Produce; Hides, Furs, Wool and
Beeswax. Consignments solicited. d5
Market street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-08-30
Louisiana Female College,
KEACHIE, Ia.
CERWICH'S

A merican and European plan. Cor
n ner of Texas and Market streets,
Shreveport, Louisiana.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
DEWEY TALKS ON ROBSON INTERVIEW Says "the Young Man" Was
 Perhaps Misquoted. DEFENDS WORK AT MANILA Dld Not Claim That He Sunk the Ships But Reported That He Had De-
 stroyed Them-He Makes
 Some Explanations
DEFENDS WORK AT MANILA

New York, September 20.-Admiral Dew ey. who is stopping at Sayville, L. l., talked today of the Hobson interview, say- ing:
 q hardly think the young man meant to say anything unkind, and perhaps he did not say what is said there. Three vessels he referred to are the Isle De Cuba, Isla De Luzon and Don Juan De Austria. They were the least injured of the ten or twelve ships sunk at Manila. Naval Constructor Capps, a very reliable man, was with me, and he, with divers and experts from Hong Kong, made an examination of the Span ish ships and decided that these three were worth saving. Three out of a dozen were raised and temporary repairs were made at Cavite The vessels proceeded under their own steam to Hong Kong and had been there for some time undergoing re- pairs before MT. Hobson saw them.
 AS a matter of fact, I never claimed that we sunk the ships. I reported that We destroyed them. I did see with my own eyes an eight-inch shell strike the stern of the Reina Maria Christiana, Admiral Montejos flagship, and destroy her.
 "The statement that the vessels were not much injured below the water line is prob- ably true. Every one knows that 1t is im- possible for shells to do much execution below the water line or for anything but torpedoes to do much damage there. A few inches of water is a great protection. Armored ships are not armored much be- low the water line, the water being protec- ton enough from shell.
 q hardly think 1t worth your while to pay much attention to this. You know 1t is human nature to deprecnte what others have done and MT. Hobson may not have been quoted correctly or in full"
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
FOR THE SENATEE2 RAY NOMINATE TED
To Succeed Thomas L. SoweIl, Elected State Auditor-A
 Strong Candidate.

John J. Ray of Fayette was on yester- day nominated by the Democrats for the State Senate from the Twelfth district in succession to Thomas L.. Sowell, who re- signed to accept the office of State Auditor to which he was elected in August.
 The Democratic Senatorial Convention met in accordance with regular call issued by District Chairman Tom Long of Walker John H. Bankhead, Jr.. of Walk CT was chairman and Robert F. Peters of Fayette secretary. No candidates had been announced; but M. B. McCallum of Walker placed in nomination MT. Ray, and c. c. Nesmith of Lamar seconded it. The nomination of Mir Ray was unani- mously agreed to by the convention.
 Mir Ray, who resides at Fayette, is about 45 years old, is a lawyer of ability, and a good and progressive citizen.
 q have been astonished to see adverse and unjust criticisms in certain newspa- pers concerning the vacancy in our sem atorial district" said Hon. Tom Long, who was in Birmingham last night on his way to New York Everything connect cd with the vacancy has been in Demo- cratic party way and every other way perfectly regular, and I am led to presume that the antagonistic criticisms have orgi- mated from influences not friendly to the party organization. When MT. Sowell re- signed I wrote to c. C. Kelley of Walker, A. B. Propst of Fayette, and R. L. Wal drop of Lamar. members of the Senatorial Executive Committee. for their respective counties, and received their approval of the call for a convention at Fayette l then wrote the Democratic chairman of those counties, and received their approval. Some haste was necessary, as MT. Sowell resigned only a little while ago, and 1t was needful that nomination be made in time for the Senator to be elected at the national election in November. The law requires thirty days notice proclaimed by the governor.
 MT. Ray is a strong candidate, good man, and it behooves all Democrats to get to work for his election. The district Is not so certainly Democratic that we can afford to take chances; and it Is no time for unfriendly criticism from persons sup posed to be Democrats"
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
ABOUT THE TOWN.

A meeting of the Republican Campaign Committee will be held in Birmingham next Wednesday, the call for the meeting having been issued by Chairman Dille yesterday.
 Secretary Gibson of the Commercial Club has asked Superintendent Newbold of the Louisville and Nashville road to furnish a Commission through the district on the oc- casion of their visit to this city on the 29th inst The Louisville and Nashville Com pany has furnished similar trains on sev- eral occasions at the request of the Com mercal Club. ....I=lsx 2 if ilai
 c. H. Hilton of Anniston has come to Birmingham to take a position with the Dimick Pipe Company as timekeeper and assistant bookkeeper.
 ZamorA Temple of Shrines will hold a special cere monial session Wednesday even ing, September 26. at which a number of candidates will be initiated Into the or der. A,.g...!.,t .zsi
 The Building Trades Council will hold a meeting In the Allen building tonight. There will be an open meeting from to o'clock.
 H. B. Dillon of New York has come to Birmingham, and will open up dry goods and mems furnishings store about Octob- er1. < SeizIaEis &iHSE
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
 PULLMAN TALKS
 ON IMPERIALISM Addressed a Large Democratic Gathering at Milwaukee. MADE A SPLENDID SPEECH Characterized the Porto Rican Tariff as Damnable Act-Took Issue With Certain Statements of the
 Republicans
MADE A SPLENDID SPEECH

Milwaukee, September 20.-United States Senator Benjamin R. Tlllman addressed a Democratic gathering of 15OO persons at the Southside Turner Hall tonight, confntng his remarks chiefly to so-ca1led imperial ism. He was frequently applauded
 "One burning qusetion,' he said, Ifs to determine whether or not you will retain a Republic to live under or whether you will set up a military despotism.
 The Porto Rican tariff he characterized as a "damnable act, for which you will rise up and call the Republicans to account"
 Those people, he said, were promised that they would receive all the rights and guar antees that the constitution calls for, but the Republican party has from the start denied hem their rights.
 He dwelt at length on the Philippines and ridiculed the statement of Republica ns that the war was over in those islands. and stated that in the face of such reports messages were being sent to Washington almost daily containing news of the kill ing of many of our soldiers. He quoted Aamirai Dewey to the effect that the F'il- ipinos were better able to govern them selves than the Cubans, yet the Cubans were given their liberty and the Filipinos remain slaves.
 He urged his hearers to rise above party and vote for principle and liberty; that they were to decide whether the consti- tuition and the flag go together.
 Taking up the argument of the full dinner pail" the speaker told his listeners to tell the Republicans that slaves here- tofore have had full dinner nails"
 MT. Tillman closed by inviting the audi ence to vote for Bryan and predicting de- feat of the Republican party in November
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
THIRTY-FOUR AMERICANS
Killed in an Engagement Near Sini
 Loan

Manila, September 2O.-A correct list of the casualties sustained by the American offers in th' engagement at Sini Loan s'tuated az the eis end of l4agana de Bay, 'ftween fore of thousand Filipinos and detachments of the Fifteenth infantry and Thirty-seventh United States infantry regiments show that thirty-four men are dead. including those who have died from the effects of their wounds since the fight ing, and the missing and wouded, includ- ing Capt. John F. Morgan of Company L of the Thirty-seventh regiment. The total run',n of Am. jeans engaged is now ac- counted at 124, The enemies casualties have not been reported.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
STOLE THE RECORD
Continuation of County Seat War in
 Canada

Elreno, Ont, September 20.-The county seat war in Wasita County culminated Monday night in the theft of the judicial records from the courthouse at Cloud Chief, until now the county seat. Judge Irwin and the court attaches went into the county to open court on the 18th and court convened at Cordell, the newly elected coun- ty seat, much to the surprise of both cities, the records, however have not been de- liyered at the latter place, and a posse armed with an order of court repaired to Cloud Chief Tuesday noon to bring the rec ords. However, they had been stolen the night before, and no trace of them has yet been found. Court adjourned until next Monday to give time to supply the missing papers, and is to reconvene at Cordell, when new and interesting events are expected.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
hrauti Order Issued

Washington, Sept. 20. - The Post Office Department has issued fraud order against Arthur S. Foster and Arthur s. Foster & Co. of Philadelphia, dealers in cotton futures. who advertised to pay 60 per cent per annum on all money deposited with them for investment The firm at- tempted recently to secure restraining or der in the District Supreme Court and en- joining the Postmaster General from issu- ing the order against them. The temporary restraining order was dissolved on Septem- Der F, and the fraud order was issued to- day,
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
9-5-10t-e
OVATION TO HANNA
Speaks in Chicago at German-A -Ameri-
 can Meetingi

Chicago, Sept. 2O.-An immense German American Republican mass meeting was held at Central Music Hall this evening. The audience packed the house and over flowed to the sidewalk, where they waited patiently until the speakers in the hall could come out and address them. Franz Amberg presided at the meeting and intro- duced Frederick w. Holls, who spoke in German, and Judge Richard Yates, Repub- lican candidate for Governor, who was greeted with considerable enthusiasm and made speech largely confined to State issues. As Judge Yates was concluding his speech Senator Hanna came up on the platform and was the recipient of great ovation. Judge Yates was allowed to fin- ish, after which MT. Hanna addressed the audience.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
NEW RAILROAD
Application for Charter Filed With Sec
 retary of State

Montgomery, September 20.-An applica- tion for charter for the Union Springs and Northern Railroad has been filed in the office of the Secretary of State by prominent citizens of union Springs. The proposed railroad will run from Union Springs to Fort Davis, and it is understood the scheme is to ultimately build to Tus- kegee, connecting with the Western Rail- road of Alabama and the Atlanta and West Point.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
WILLIAM SIIlH DIED
Suddenly in Richmond, Va, Yester-
 day

William Stith of Richmond, Va, d;e., at his home there yesterday, aged IS years. His wife received the news at Brooksi6e, where she was visiting her son and daugh- ter, and the suddenness of it was doubly shocking to her.
 -t' The late MT. Stith was the father of Sl- perintendent Paul Stith of the BfosEfslte mines and of Mrs. Robert Blair of Brook side He was civil engineer, and assisted in building the old Central Railroad of v.>- ginia. He was a highly -honored citizen of Richmond. tg
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
At Mt. Mnshincfnn

Mount Washington, N. H., Sept. 20 Governor Johnston and party Of Alabama, Governor Rollins and party of New Hamp- shire, with Major General Brooke and his aide, Captain Adams arrived here by spe- cial train from Portsmouth tonight At the Tip Top House brief speeches were, made by members of the Alabama party express i've of thanks for the States hospitality.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
A MANS WATCH
Is in the Possession of the Chief oi
 Police

There is mans gold-filled double-case Eigin watch in the office of the chief of police awaiting Identification by the owner.
 Several days ago negro. notorious as thief was arrested by Officer Cunningham and the watch was found in his possession. Attached to the watch is chain and a charm. On one side of the charm the let ters "A. L. D." are engraved, and on the opposite side is a horseshoe with jewels to represent the heads of the nails. Chief Austin is very deslrous that the owner of the awtcf call for 1t, as there seems to be no doubt that 1t is stolen property
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
The Man O Warsman

It is claimed that press and public alike approve and praise ''The Man O Wars man." which Messrs. Combs and Grady will present at the Jefferson Theater next Wednesday. Few plays of recent years have met with such success, This is no doubt due to the fact that MT. Harkins, the author, has constructed his story in a manner not to offend any one. It is a play of history and human story, devoid of all roughness, vulgarity or noise. No haranging, no killing, nothing to jar the nerves as is so common in the present-day melodrama. Apart from being amusing, The Man O Warsman" is instructive. It explains the question of the Nicaraguan canal, which Is now agftating the whole diplomatic world. MT. w. A. Whitecar, who is at the head of the company DOT traying the piece, Is actor of reputa- ton and capabillty. Others in the organ izauon who are worthy of mention are Alfred Rowland, John B. Cooke, Charles McGrath, Joseph B. Allenton, Rich F. Patchings, Frederick Belmont, Francis Roberts. George H. Marlowe, Plymouth Req, Juliette de Grignan. Lillian Bowen. Mabel Elliott. Elizabeth Warde and Kath- ryn Cooke
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
rh' atre Party

MT. Will Cameron last night rendered a theater party to a number of his friends. who enjoyed the play to the fullest extent. Among those who attended were James Allen, Charlie Spence, Bussie Vaughan Hunter Smith, John Denson, Blair Hughes Mir. McGunter, Harold West, John T. liar die, David Roberts, Cleve Huffman, Jessie Sherrod, Tom Taylor, Jim Cowen, Jim Long, Owen Brown. Bret Brown, Wyatt Heflin, Will Hester, Howell Cullom and Frank Carol.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
AMUSEMENT TS.

Frederick Warde appeared before a Birm- ingham audience last night for the first time in a comedy role, and fully sustained the reputation he has won as one of the foremost actors on the American stage. The enineTrce he has attained in the highly tragic field made it rather hard for those who had rot seen him before in comedy to expect so much of him as Cecco in 'The Dukes Jester" a role entirely different from any he has heretofore attempted, but the large and fashionable audience which assembled at the Jefferson theatre to greet him was soon convinced that his histrionic ability was not lacking In versality. His portrayal of the strongly drawn character was at once perfect and pleasing and throughout the entire performance brought forth liberal and well bestowed applause.
 At the close of the second act MT. Warde responded in brief word of appreciation.
 The Dukes Jester" is a romantic com edy in four acts by Espy Williams, who in conceiving it has given full play to true dramatic art. The plot is strong and the situations stronger, and in the hands of the Brune Company proved one of the best plays ever seen in Birmingham
 The presentation is entirely in keeping with the high class environments with which it has been surrounded. The com pany is excellent, and the costumes and staging magnificent. The honors of the evening were shared by MT. E. R. Spencer as GalCazzo Duke of Milan; Mir. Frederick Forester as Lodovico. brother of the duke; Isabel Pengrd, Spencer as Nyno de Borgio, and May Warde MT. Wardes daughter, as Bonnetta. IL.
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
lSrazii's Com a,erce i,Isturbea

New York, Sept. 2O-A dispatch to the Herald from Rio Janeiro, Brazil, via La redo, Tex, says:
 .'The Commercial Union has sent a mes- sage to the government requesting the adoption of measures to save Brazilian commerce from ruin. Business is being paralyzed.
 terior withdra wing deposits. The Commer- cial Bank has suspended payment for sixty days"
The age-herald., 1900-09-21
GOVERNOR JOHN STON
Will Spend Several Days Sight Seeing
 Before Returning Home

Portsmouth, N. H., September 2o.-Secre- taries John D. Long and Lyman J. Gage left here ioi iiy IT Washington. It is stated they received summons from the President to return owing to the urgency of the Chinese negotiations
 Governor Jo.,ns:an f Al anna and staff, Governor Rollins and staff and twenty guests wnt on a rip 10 Nc n: w., hing ton. Governor Johnston will spend several days sightseeing before returning home.