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Act No. 81 s. B. No. 3By 81. 6
JOINT RESOLUTION u

Proposing an amendments to tho
tuition OF the State Of Louisiana +
tive to ratifying and carryine
effect q special tax levied il u
New Orleans for certain uph1fss
provements, and to estaba1h
public systems OF sewerage ~
the issuance of bonds therefor
providing ways and means % nd4i
principal and interest Of aid ~ u
election 1. Be it resolved b -
N eral Assembly Of the Staao 4 ~
isiana, two-thirds Of an tie
elected to each House concurTinef
the following amendment % III
tuition of the State be submifsUa
electors Of the State At the mi =
election for representatives 81 ~ Z I
lature, to be holden on the Tueo
following the third Mondz5 e.
A. d. 1900, to-wit:
Article 1. "The special tax M
lie improvements, voted by the -
taxpayers of the city Of New oi3G
June 9, 1889, and levied ~ ~
council, by. Ordinance No. 1k1c
proved June %, 1883, is hershr -
and its validity shall never b O.
ed, The special act adopted by Aef
islature at the special session ~
August 8, 1889, constituting th0 ~
age and Water Board Of the city, 1
Orleans, authorizing the city q
Orleans to issue bonds, and peo(
the means to pay the principal r.
terest thereof, and for ottkx
cognate to the purposes Of TIL
tar aforesaid, is hereby ratified O.
proved, specially inehdfng ~ -
reserved Legislative right 70 ans
same; and all provisions Of tho rgu1
Constitution in conflict with IN ~
ions OF said act, and with thu 1ul
ment, are to that extent and ~
purpose only repealed"
Section 2. Be it further resolved g
That on the official ballots, 10 b -
said election, shall be placed the
"For the City Of New Orleans Pul
Improvement Amendment; - l.
words, "Against the City Of Nsy g.
leans Public Improvement Amsnd
and each elector shall indicate ~
yided in the general election MNs O
State which of the propositions
or 'sagainst," he votes for. 81
8. p. HENRY,
Speaker Of the House Of Repreeentso
r. II. SNYDER
Lieutenant Governor and PreddMs
the Senate. 49,
Approved August Is, 1888.
MURPHY ]. F06E- s
Governor Of the State Of Lcui1
A tine copy:
JOHN +. MICHEL,
Secretary Of 6tato. So
February 8. 1900.
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The Mckinley administration is
going into the Presidential CAM
paign Of this year as the friend
of trusts.
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The truly innocent are those
who are not only themselves guilt
less, but who think that others are
SOL. w. Shaw.
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Human character is a constel-
lation, the brightest stars in which
group are charity, benevolence
and benefcence, chivalry and
elf-sacrifice.
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The humilating failure Of Spain
Ia colonial government should
hAve taught the world long ago
that . narrow and selfish policy
can never hold territory at q dis
tance.
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The greed and avarice of pro-
lection was never better shown
than in our dealings with Porto
Rico.
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HOMESTEAD ENTRY no. eos4.
Department of the Interio

Department OF the Interior,
Land office at Natchitoches, La,
January a, 800.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final 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 March 20;
1900, viz: Homestead Entry No. 6O84-
quarter of section So, township q North,
range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: lobe
Jones, J. O. Nuckolls and Frank Hughes
Of Plain Dealing p. O., La, and James
Standfield of Bolinger P. o., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February 8, 1900. mar Is
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Cosmopolitan Magazine: "a
gentleman never sees or hears
anything that was not intended
for him."
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EsTRAYEp.

nne dark bay horse MULE, about f5h
" hands high, about 6 or Z years old.
Got loose about miles below Shreve-
port, in Bossier parish. A liberal re-
ward viii be paid any one returning said
mule to sStumpy Lake. place.
J. B, ARNOLD.
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Texas is the great pecan nut
growing State in the Union, and
supplies two-thirds of all grown
in this country.
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l
January "a, 1900. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final 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 March 10, 1900,
viz: Homestead Entry No. @01-James
Carter-for the south half Of northeast
quarter, section 1, township q North,
range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Richard
Lee, Allen Brown, Jacob MEG blossom
and Sam Green, of Rocky Mount, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February 1, 1900. inch 8
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The Republican party split in
Illinois widens and Democracy's
prospects.are bright.
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Progress is the watchword Of
our day, and the keynote Of the
nineteenth century.
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FOR SALE.

Dared Plymouth Rock Eggs, of the
u Felch strain, at 50 cents per thir-
teen, from as good stock as there is in
the country.
C. B. NORMAN. Midway. La.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, ::::::::::::::::MARCH 8, 1900.

OEANA0N3 AOOA0A<AN<A3
THURSDAY, ::::::::::::::MARCH 8, 19(
DEMOCRATIC TICKE.
FOR GOVERNOR,
W. w. HEARD, of Union.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
ALBERT ESTOPINAL, of st. Berna
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN T. MICHEL, of Orleans.
FOR AUDITOR,
W. S. FRAZEE, of st. Landry.
FOR TREASURER,
LEDOUX E. SMITH, of Rapides
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
WALTER GUION, of Assumption
yuR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
J. v. CALHOUN, of Orleans.
FOR JUDGE,
1T. WATKINS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
T. T. LAND.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
E.S DORTCH..
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
L. T. SANDERS.
w. H. McCLENAGHEN.
FOR SHERIFF,
A. r. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERK,
B. A. KELLY.
FOR CORONER,
n. NELSON.
WARD 1.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
T. w. HOLMES.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
J. G. BELL.
FOR CONSTABLE,
n. T. CAHILL.
WARD 2.
FOR POLICE JURORS,
J. C. LOGAN.
T. TIDWELL.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE.
r. C. STINSON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
N. A. ARNOLD.
WARD 3.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
J. A. FORD.
FOR JUSTICES PEACE,
J. G.. ALLEN.
J.B. DURBIN.
FOR coNsrABLEs,
w. G. MEARES.
3. r. sTAYHAN.
WARD 4.
FUN kVAaANo OOHOksp
NJ. w. CASON.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
+. r. GARRETT.
FOR CONSTABLE,
]. ]. ALBUMS.
WARD 5.
FOR POLICE JUkoa,
]. T. NANNY.
FOR JUSTICE PEACE,
Up. GLEASON.
FOR CONSTABLE,
T. w. HEATH.
WARD 6.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
e. D. SANDIDGE.
FOR JUSTICES PEACE,
J. N. BRYAN.
II. BARNACASTLE.
FOR coNsTABLEs,
w. M. MORROW.
]. w. ONEAL.
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FOR ADMINISTRATION.

Benton, La, March /, 1900. apr5
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IMMIGRATION AGENT.

Darties wishing to sell land would Dc
i well to confer with me.
J. E. ADGER,
Hughes Spur, Bossier Parish, La.
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HOMESTEAD ENTRY NO. cool.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
January 81 1910.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-27
STRICKEN DUMB.
Strange Affection Comes to an italian
Murderer.

Chicago. March 27.-Vito Paoletto, a
saloonkeeper at 107 Ewing street. was
stricken dumb last night after having
shot and killed his partner, Frank An
tonic Giavito. Five shots were fired
while Giavito's back was turned. All
the bullets took effect, two in the neck
and three in the back
PaOlettO, who is a cripple, his left leg
having been amputated a few months
ago. hobbled away from the saloon on
a crutch He went to a barber shop
4 few doors away and told the barber
what he done. He had great difficulty
in speaking Paoletto hObbled into a
passa geWay between two buildings 10
hide from the police There he was
found by officers and was taken to the
Maxwell street police station, where
Capt Wheeler tried to get a statement
from him PaOletto was silent and the
captain at first thought it was on ac-
count of Obstinacy-
Why don't you speak," shouted the
captain: have you lost your tongue2''
Paoletto opened his mouth and at
ulate. The captain still thought he was
shamming and q doctor was called to
examine the man. Nothing wrong could
be discovered with Paoletto's vocal
organs, but no matter how hard he
tried 10 speak he could not utter a word.
PaOlett0 was taken to the county hos
pitaI to be examined
There the physicians stated they could
do nothing for him until morning and
he will he taken back to be treated to-
day It is thought the excitement at
tending the shooting caused him to lose
his power of speech
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ILLNESS AND SUICIDE.
Are on the Increase in the Philippines
Senator Allen Thinks.

Washington March GA reso-
luton offered last Saturday by
Mr. Allen (Neb.) was taken up in the
senate yesterday afternoon 1t called
upon the secretary of war, for the num-
Der of soldiers who have been killed or
have died in the Philippines since Aug
ust 1. 1898; the number who have died
of disease the number who have been
wounded. the number who have com
nitted suicide and all other similar in
formation in possession Of the depart
ment-
Mr. Allen supported the resolution in
q brief speech, after Mr. GaIlinger had
suggested that it ought TO go to the
committee on military affairs. Mr. Gal
Iinger intimated that the resolution
would have the effect Of discourag 1ng
enlistments in the army Mr. Allen de-
clared that to send the resolution to the
committee on military affairs was to
destroy and smother it, He said that
owing to the climatic and other eondi-
lions in the Philippines an American
army could not remain there for Two
years.
He was credibly informed he said
that the whole American army would
have TO be Withdrawn within a few
months. He said that illness and sui
eide among the troops. were on the in
crease. He believed that the American
people were entitled to the facts. He
was prepared, he said. to go 50 far as TO
advise men not to enlist for duty in the
Philippines.
Mr.. Hawley, chairman of the commit
tee on military affairs was inclined to
think the inquiry ought to be made, the
statistics from the Philippines being
placed side by side with similar statis-
tics on the wars of other nations. He
believed Mr.. Allen would be disappoint-
ed in the-result of his inquiry. In order
that the resolution might be amended
it was on his motion referred to the
committee on military affairs.
MADE INSANE. IN MANILA
San Francisco. March 2z-The trans
March and win arrive here the latter
part of this week, is bringing ITO army
prisoners. Sc sick. II insane and 80 dis
charged soldiers. and Il navy prisoners
and II sick jackies. An additional
medical officer has been assigned for
duty at Alcatraz island on account of
the increase in the number of prisoners
there
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FOR CHEAPER ARMOR.
Threat of a Government Plant Causes
Corporation Concessions.

New York, March PA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
krupp arnor for les sthan $545 a. ton
may be obtained by the government,
provided the entire lot required by the
battleships authorized and projected Is
Appropriated for during the present ses-
sien and the amount Of annual deliver
les increased
These vessels will need about 80 COG
tons. Some members of congress favor
a limit cost of about $400 4 ton, and
that an armOr plant be established if
the Carnegie and Bethlehem companies
decline to accept contracts at this rate.
An official said, however. that if con-
gress would authorize the navy depart
ment to advertise bids for 5000 tons OF
armOr, OF be delivered a [ the rate 2.0G0
tons year. the armOr companies would
undoubtedly be able TO make u consid-
cradle reduction.
The first test of a Krup plate manu-
featured by the Bethlehem company
vii ltake place at the Indian head prov
ing grounds tomorrow
Before determining upon the remain
ing members Of the policy board and
its date of meeting. Secretary Long
said ne proposes TO consult with Ad-
miraI Dewey He said Captain H. c.
Taylor would certainly be selected.
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MUCH NEEDED SECURITY.
For Depositors In National Banks Is
Aimed At.

Washington. March 27.-Chairman Bro
sius Of the house committee on banking
and currency. has submitted the report
on the bill to give greater safety TO ma
tional banks. restricting the making of
loans and overdrafts to bank officers.
The report says:
This bill proposes the only possible
remedy for an evil Of long standing in
our banking system an evil which is
largely responsible for the chief bler1ish
upon an otherwise most admirable sys-
tenn
From the establishment Of the national
banking system in 1865 to October 81. 1885
$50 national banks failed. The failure in
the case Of 3 of these banks as reported
was caused in part at least by excessive
loans 10 directors and OFFICERS while 80
OF them We're wrecked by the defalca-
ton Of officers and fraudulent manage
menU-a total IN the two classes Of l45. or
about "A per cent. Of the total The pres
ent comptroller recommends legislation
prohibiting loans TO officers and employees
of banks except upon application TO and
approval by the board of directors. and
he adds: Such prohibition should be
made TO include directors"
Lnese representations from the high
est sources leave nothing to be said to
Of proposed legislation The chief objec-
non urged to this measure is that ca
pabte men VIII not serve as officers and
directors If they are placed under the re-
strictiOn which it imposes. In answer to
this suggestion. it may be said that if 4
man wishes to become an officer or di-
coming 4 borrower he would not be the
most suitable person to become a trustee
Of the stockholders and deposit0rs of the
institution This bill does not propose to
deprive officers and directors of proper
recommendations at the bank Legitimate
loans On proper security can be obtained
by them ard the restrictions imposed are
only such as VIII tend to prevent insecure
and improper loans without hindering
secure and proper ones. Nor does the
measure reflect upon the character or
integrity of the bankers As a class they
are among our most reputed and enter
pr1slng citizens. Nor does it expose their
relations to the bank to the public eye.
for the bill does not permit the report
of the bank to the comptroller. which
reveals the amount of loans made to
officers and directors. To be published in
4 newspaper as required in the case of
reports Of general condition of the banks
The trifiing inconvenience to which Off
GERS and directors may be subjected by
the operation Of the measure is NOT 10 be
weighed against its manifest usefulness
70 banks and the public by safeguarding
the interests OF the stockholders and de-
positors.
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PHILIPPINE SALOONS.
Former Tennessee Chaplain Says Sit
uation Is DenIorabIe.


New York, March 27--Rev- Frank IL
Wells. formerly chaplain Of the First
Tennessee volunteers. addressing the
Baptist ministers of this city, said the
statements Of President Schurman as
70 the evils from whiskey in the Philip
pines were not exaggerated-in fact.
they did not tell all that might be told.
He added, T have direct knowledge
of the estimate which the F'ilipinos
place on the American soldier. When
he is intoxicated. they regard him as q
very bad man indeed. When he is sober
they think him clever and kind They
really wish TO take on American ways,
but their greatest objection to Ameri-
can rule is that we have introduced
whiskey into the islands.
I know from observation and not
from hearsay that there are 900 whisky
saloons in Manila run by Americans.
some officers. but I challenge an inves-
tgation. The situation is just about
the same in Cebu and Il0ilO as in Luz0n-
In the city Of Cebu native women sit
about the streets with basIetsfuI of
bottled whislSey and they sell drinks TO
the soldiers in eocOanut cups much as
peanuts are sold i'm the streets here.
I ask that the administration shall
abolish the reginental canteen and sup
press the private whisky shops. Secre-
tary Long stopped the sale Of liquor in
the navy and Secretary Root can do the
same thing in the army if he wishes.
General Otis VIII not permit an Ameri-
can soldier to go into business in the
Philippines when his term Of enli-Inaent
is up and he IS mustered out and If he
can exercise any such power as that
surely he has power to close the gin
mills. The president could do it by
touching q button"
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TRYING TO COMBINE.
Sheet Steel Men In Conference Seek
ing to Form Trust.

New York, March 27.-The promoters
of the new sheet steel combination met
in this city last night to discuss their
plan Of consolidation. They declined to
give out any statement afterward- Their
negotiations viii continue for some
time off and ON. At present there has
not been sufficient advance made to
warrant the statement that the merger
Of properties desires to be effected Will
be made. If It does go through, how
ever. in accordance with the hopes OF
the promoters, the resulting corporation
viii be closely affiliated with the Ma
tionaI Steel company, the American
Steel Hoop company. and the Amerf-
can Tin Plate company.
These three concerns all have offices
in the same buiIding-the Battery Park
bui1ding-have the same treasurer. and
work in harmony. They are by no
means merged at present, however. as
they have separate charters and sepa-
rate officers. but they are all more or
less affiliated through their directors.
Mr.. Moore. who is chiefly instrumental
in the effort TO put through the sheet
steel combination, is prominent in these
other companies.
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AN UNWILLING WITNESS.
Frank Stein of Jefferson County Ar
rested in Topeka

Frank Stein was arrested by the po-
lice last night on a commitment from
jefferson county.
Stein is wanted at Oslxaloosa to testi-
fy in the Kirby murder case He heard
that he was wanted as witness and
told the Topeka officers that lie would
not go and that it would be useless for
the officers to hunt for him as they
would not find him. Last night the Off
GERS received q message from OskalOosa
asking that Stein be. apprehended and
detained until the Jefferson county Off
GERS arrived The police found Stein in
about 20 minutes after the message was
received He was kept at the city
prison until the sheriff arrived.
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GILMORE'S WELCOME.
He VIII Probably Be Assigned to
Duty in Washington

Washington. March 27-Lieutenant
Commander James c. Gilmore reported
at the navy department. today. He is
on leave OF absence but came to the
department to take his examination for
promotion to lieutenant commander
The officer, who is looking remarkably
we'll, was greeted with enthusiasm by
his old friends IN the department and
was warmly welcomed by Secretary
Ions, who insisted upon learning some
thing Of the vicissitudes through which
he had passed during his nine months
Of captivity in the hands of the Fill
pinos. It is probable that the officer
will be detailed for duty in Washing
ton.
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BRIBERY CASES.
Trial at Harrisburg Of Senator Coyle
Ends

Harrisburg. Pa. March 27.-The trial
Of ex-senator John J. COyIe of Phila-
delphia for bribery. closed today, but the
ease Of Robert Evans OF Philadelphia.
charged with a similar offense, was
called The taking of testimony in the
Coyle case was closed yesterday after a
large number of citizens of WHliamsport
had testified for and against the char
aeter OF Michael J. Costello, the chief
witness for the defense
Counsel for the defense in summing up
the Coyle case argued that the charge
against Coyle was sustained by only one
person. Representative Engler, while the
defendant was Corroborated by several
Witnesses. He ridiculed the testimony of
the commonwealth against the character
OF Costello. He argued that Coyle was
worthy of belief and that there was
nothing else for the jury to do but ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-27
SAM RADGES' AWAKENING.
Reads That a Man He Helped Bury Is
q Prosperous Farmer.

Colonel Sam Radges has been greatly
troubled in mind and body over the re-
cent religious discussions, but his mind
is now at rest.
II have been greatly worried lately"
said Colonel Radges. by the religious
discussion Some say there IS here
after and that when We pass away that
ends it. Others say there is q hereafter
This mornings Capital has decided the
question I notice by that paper that
Paul Lavigue- who formerly lived in To-
peka- is now q prosperous farmer in
Shawnee county. As helped bury
Lavigne about a year ago. 1 am glad to
learn that when we die we 90 from the
city 10 the country
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VALUABLE BOOK.
A Shakespeare Folio of 1923 Sells at
DAILY Sale For $500.

copy of the aFsf folio Of shakespea ear
G4ondon, 1928 was sold last evening at
the disposal Of the library of the late
highest price on record The Ives copy
was sold IN 1891 for s4.200. 1t was not
nearly as tail as Mr.. Days copy but
was in absolutely perfect condition. The
Daniels copy was sold in 1864 for E716 IS
and the Perkins copy in 1883 for 4I5 A
copy offered at the Hayes sale in this
city in 1888 brought only 500. but there
were several leaves in fac smile. while
others had been added
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-27
-FOUR NEW PASTORS.
Changes in Assignment of Methodist
Minister'S in Topeka

Four of the seven Methodist churches
Of Topeka viii have new pastors during
the coming year The appointments
were made yesterday at the close of the
annual meeting of the Kansas confer
ence at Kansas City, Kan.
DR.. J. T. Mcfarland is, Of course re-
turned to the pastorate Of the First
church. Rev. Joseph E Coe is also re
turned as pastor of the Walnut Grove
church. and Rev David D Cheney as
pastor of the Parkdale church
Dr. Embree is succeeded as pastor of
the Kansas Avenue church in North
Topeka by Rev J. A Stave1y. who
comes from the Drew Theological sem
mary. Madison. N J., at which he I'm
lshed his theological course this year.
He was formerly pastor Of the Euclid
Avenue church
Rev. o. NJ Bowman is appointed to
Lowman chapel, Rev. J. " Jackson to
Euclid Avenue, and Rev. F. J. Seaman
to Oakland