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Evening journal., 1901-11-04
NEW CANAL
TREATY DROPPI
England and This COuni
Reach an Agreement
Although Conditions Are Withheld
Is Said II Agrees to AhrOgatiOI'
Of Old Treaty

London, Nov. 4.-The first ofHE
statement Of any kind made folH
month in relation to the Nicara
Canal is just given out. 1t conhIl
the fact that Lord Pauncefote, the Il
ish ambassador to the United Stat
who landed in New York on Saturd1
has with him the draft OF a "A
treaty, abrogating the Clayton -Bulv
treaty, which is in every particIA
satisfactory to Lord Salisburys "a
net.
Since an early interview with ii
Pauncefote in London not one WI
officially authorized has been gin
out here with reference to the caII
The editorial comments which nd
appeared in England have been bad
entirely upon dispatches from
United States This is explained
the rather astonishing announcem{
that all negotiations up to the presi
day have been entirely unofficial fri
strictly diplomatic point of vid
and that on pourparlers only depd
the hopes generally shared for a 81
cessful bridging over of the diploma
difficulty. These pourparlers, nd
ever, have been particularly scarf
ing.
Conditions Are Withheld.
The state department does not
quire to see a copy of the importd
document Lord Pauncefote carries
order to learn its terms, though, o
cially, negotiations will only co
mence when the ambassador reach
Washington. Until that time the
act conditions of the new convent
are withheld.
Though it is admitted that Gre
Britain has agreed to put the ClaytC
Bulwer treaty to one side and to ;
quiesce in the construction of t
canal by and under the control of t
United States. this concession fro
Lord Lansdownes original contenti
has not been granted without Sol
real or fancied advantage to Gre
Britain. II would not be fair to S
that a quid pro quo constituted {
main feature OF the protracted POI
parlers, but that it viii directly or
directly result is firmly establish
in the minds Of the members Of
cabinet
From a diplomatic source there h
lately emanated a private rumor tn
the Suez Canal Company is usi
financial and other influences to p
vent an agreement being reached
regard to the Nicaraguan Canal.
has been further reported that Il
powerful corporation has joined han
with several leading American int
ests alleged to be opposed to the C
struction of this latter waterway.
vestigations carried on here and ell
where, in which Washington is I
an entirely disinterested party, revC
that there is no evidence of such n
chinations by the Suez Canal Co
pany, though the head of one of I
British state departments admit
that the Nicaraguan Canal wol
prObaDly rod tne Suez Canal OF
its far Eastern trade.
Nicaragua Ends Canal Treaty.
Washington, Nov. 4.-The govel
ment of Nicaragua has terminated I
treaty under which the United Stat
was empowered to construct an int
oceanic canal across the territory
Nicaragua. This action has been &C
veyed to the state department by I
Nicaraguan minister for foreign
fairs.
That officer declares that the
nunciation in no wise affects [
friendly relations between the T.
countries. and the Nicaraguan COVE
ment desires the conclusion of NJ
treaties
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
Hayin, Comfort

Barns are all a-bustin',
And the turkeys gettin' fat;
Long about Thanksgivin' time
Wen be glad Of that!
It's the time of year fer me,
Dreamy like and hazy,
Just contented all the day
Sort OF fat and lazy!
Apples in the cellar thare,
Cider Jest a-wastin'.
Open bung invitin' me
For to keep a tastin'.
Demiiohn ef you should want
Stuff a little stronger,
Mebbe last till Christmas time
Er little longer!
Got a lot of wheat fer grist-
Middlin' meat and sassage;
|Taters in the entry way
Rlockin' up the passage;
Lots of chickens on the rOost.
'Waitin' fer the preacher;
Piles Of grub TO satisfy
ANY livin' creacherl
Havin' jest a bully time
Enemies fergivin'-
With yer friends a-tellin' yarns
That's the kind of livin',
Pantry full of punhin pies,
Waitin' thare fer dinner
Darn my buttons. / declare,
I'm lucky sinnerl
Bill Parsons.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

Of venality ON large scale, and there
fore HIS methods appear more glaring
All kinds Of political corruption
lshould be frOwned down by honest
citizens. Don't wink at questionable
methods. Public Office is a public
trust" is hhckneyed. but it is not less
a truism. We have even heard men,
bers of the church, say that you have
to fight the devll with fre'-uhat is,
use practical methods" in politics.
They may start out with honest mo-
tive, but, following this theory, they
are bound to be tainted in the end. You
cant compromise with corruption
New Sastle News
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

II Delaware College Keeps on win
ming football games We shall conclude
that there is no doubt about her place
in the educational world. Let her keep
it up. and Delaware people win decide
that her courses are good enough foi
her sons. Football did much to re-
trieve the waning glory Of Pennsyl-
vania: 1t may assist in keeping Della
ware prominent.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
seamcn's Quarrel Ends In Murder

Seamen's Quarrel Ends In Murder.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-Thc schoone
Thomas Winsmore, from Brunswick
Ga, with a cargo of yellow pine lun
Der, arrived here on Sunday and rt
ported a murder among her crew o.
the high sea. Captain Conwell sal
that on November /, off the Virgini
coast, Daniel Brown, of Turks Island
West Indies, and Davis Loremor, 0
Nassau, got into a quarrel over som
trifling matter in connection with tn
slowing of the anchor. Before the
could be separated Brown had Stable
LOremor three times. The victim die
almost instantly. On the arrival Q
the schooner Brown was turned owe
to the police, and the body of LORENZO
was sent to the morgue. A couple G
other sailors were held by the polio
as witnesses.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
Aears of 4 Enrtnne.

Vineland, N. j., Nov. 4-Lee ThomH
son, a carpenter of this place, has rd
ceived word from Kerryville, Tex
that he is one of a half dozen heir
to an estate worth 100000, left by
distant relative. The information
came through what is regarded as
reputable law firm of Kerryville.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

The extensive vineyards in France
from which cognac brandy comes are
loaded this year with grapes.
Norway. Servia, Greece and Bulgaria
are the only European nations which
have but one House of Parliament.
In most German cities the taxa
meter" cabs are gradually displacing
all the others. They have an arrange
ment which tells the amount of the
fare every moment, varying with the
distance covered.
According to a new Berlin police Or
der cOstermOngers are to be almost en-
tirely banished from the streets. Up
to the present they have been allowed
for few hours in the morning in a few
side streets only.
THAT is Jimmy's hair" said the foot
ball player, laying out his trophies af-
ter the game, "and this is Billy's nose,
and this is Toms ear. and this eyebrow
belongs to Young Rusher, but l can't
identify this finger to save me-"
Yuruk rugs are so called from band
OF nomads who dwell among the
the mountains of Anatolia. They have
large flocks of fine sheep, and weave
rugs of firm, even texture. The cOlors
are very good. the field often of dark
brown. ornamented with large designs.
Many agriculturists in Europe have
long been convinced that molasses is
an admirable food for horses and cattle,
and their conviction is now stronger
than ever, owing to certain expert
ments which have been recently tried,
and which have proved eminently sue
cessful.
Mary Mary! I've just
broken my handglass. You know how
unlucky it is-seven years unhappi-
ness" Maid-"Oh. that's nothin',
ma'am. 'Ow about me? I've just
smashed the large glass in the drawing
room. Glasgow Evening Times.
The following is taken from a Japan
ese paper: "a vampire was caught the
other day in a cavity of an old tree in
| Ginzan. near Nagaoka, by the wood
cutters employed by Mr.. Suzuki, a
match manufacturer. The body of the
animal measures one foot, and the tail
six inches. II is said to possess two
large wings, with which It covers the
lace OF the victim whose blood II
sucks"
This will rank as bad year for the
farmers throughout Great Britain.
! Alike in England and Scotland, the
acreages sown in wheat and barley are
smaller than they were last year, and
there is a decline in the number of cat
tie. sheep and pigs kept in England.
Nor is the decline an unimportant one
In many respects II leaves British ag-
riculture in a more restricted plight
than for years. In Scotland the posi-
tion is not so bad as in England.
His Daughter can't go there with
out a chaperOn.
Mr.. Struckoyle-Well. you get It.
whatever il is and let 'em send me the
bill.
Orange county, California, has 800
acres in peanuts; THE output this sea
SON lis estimated at 100000 pounds
worth $4,000.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
snlol0e of a poetor.

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 4,-Dr.
Mcclure, aged 40 years, was foun
in his Office on Saturday, sufferin
from the effects of morphine poisol
ing. and was removed to the polio
station. where he died. DR.. McGuir
came from Detroit, Mich, six month
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
A Lsroe BREWING Company.

Louisville. KY, Nov. 4.-The 81
lager beer breweries of Louisvill
have transferred their property TO
new corporation known as the CeI
tral Consumers company, which
capitalized at sS.5O0.00O.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

The fog in London is net a bit more
troublesome THAN the Addicks fog,
which keeps the Republican party be-
fuddled in Delaware and nothing like
so expensive. Sussex Countian.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

Some people cannot see that buying
votes is just as criminal when prac-
ticed by one party as another; or,
rather, perhaps they do not want 10
lsee. Addicks is only an object lesson
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

In most German cities the taxa
meter" cabs are gradually displacing
all the others. They have an arrange
ment which tells the amount of the
fare every moment, varying with the
distance covered.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

According to a new Berlin police Or
der costermongers are to be almost en-
drely banished from the streets. Up
to the present they have been allowed
for few hours in the morning in few
side streets only.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The extensive vineyards in France
from which cognac brandy comes are
loaded this year with grapes
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

Norway. Servia, Greece and Bulgaria
are the only European nations which
have but one House of Parliament.
Evening journal., 1901-11-04

That is Jimmy's hair" said the foot
ball player, laying out his trophies af-
ter the game, "and this is Billy's nose
and this is Toms ear. and this eyebrow
belongs to Young Rusher, but can't
identify this finger to save me-"
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Homestead Entries.
Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior, I
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March 1, 1901.
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 April q,
1901, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1856
William Woodland for the west half of
southwest quarter, northeast quarter of
southwest quarter and southeast quarter
of northwest quarter of section 81, town.
ship 81 North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Whit Diggs,
Smith Diggs, Zed Knighton and John
Wesley, all of Ivan P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. SSH
George R. Washington-for the south
east quarter of section "a, township II
North, range II West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Carey
Porter, Green Burks, David Griffin and
John Williams, all of Koran P. O., La.
Homestead Entry No. 6429-Whit
Diggs-for the east half of northeast
quarter, southwest quarter of northeast
quarter and northwest quarter of south
east quarter of section 80, township 81
North, range II West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: John Cook,
Hardy Cook, William Woodland and John
Wesley, all of Ivan P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6427-
Smith Diggs-for the southwest quarter
of northwest quarter, northwest quarter
of southwest quarter of section %, and
southeast quarter of northeast quarter
and northeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter of section 20, township 81 North,
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: J. F. Adair,
J. B. Wilmington, J. E. Rabb, William
Woodland, all of Ivan P. O., La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March 7, 1901. apr IS
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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 a longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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Homestead Entries.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.

Ols |
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
March S, 1901. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ 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 Clerk of District
Court, at Benton, La, on April "a. 1901,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6273-Robert
Lee Burks-Adjoining farm-for the
southeast quarter of northeast quarter
and northeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter Of section 81, and northwest quarter
OF northwest quarter of section SO, town.
ship % North, range IL West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: 1. S. Viii
son, ]. w. Demoss, w. A. Bounds and
j. ]: Covington, all of Rocky Mount.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6439-
Andrew j. Burks-Adjoining farm-for
the southeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter OF section 5, and the north half of
northwest quarter of section 8, township
u North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: l. S. Will
son, ]. w. Demoss, w. A. Bounds and
j. j. Covington, all of Rocky Mount. La.
]: ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March IA, 19Ol. apr 10
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Sherif,S Sale.

Joannes Smith vs.. w. A. Thompson,
etal. No. 1873. In Second District
Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of seizure and sale
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, April 18th,
1901, the following described property,
to-wit:
That certain part and parcel of land,
containing about nine acres, more or
less, together with residence and other
improvements thereon, known as the
Simpson place, in the town of Benton,
more particularly described as follows:
AS being all that part of the southwest
quarter OF southwest quarter Of section
20, township 20, range Is, and bounded
on the west by lot OF Joannes Smith,
south by lands of j. M. Montgomery,
east by lots of Higgins, Cook and Nattin,
north by Cleveland street, and being
same property acquired by w. A.
by deed recorded on pages 437 and 43S,
volume 18, Conveyances, Bossier parish,
La.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, without the ben-
efit OF appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $3.50, with 8 per cent per an
mum interest thereon from December
%, 1900, and all costs of suit, including
per cent On said sum and interest as
attorneys fees.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March, 1901.
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Homestead Entries.
Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
February Is, 1901. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ 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 Clerk of District
Court at Benton, La, on April Is, 1901,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6l9O-Wm.
Behm-for the southeast quarter of Sec
ton 20, township 10 North, range II
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: J. F.
Edwards, of Benton P. O., La; J. W.
Motley, H. L. Strange and S. M. Diffey,
of Allentown P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 63tS-
Nose Harris-for the north half of south
east quarter, southeast quarter OF north
west quarter and southwest quarter of
northeast quarter Of section 5, township
81 North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: H. D.
Bounds, of Rocky Mount P. O., La. ;;
c. c. Cozby, w. J. Johnston and Hamp
Bryant, of Emma P. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6345 (Ad-
ditionaD -Sidney Brittentine-for the
northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter of section 10, township 81 North,
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz: Walter
Hall, James Garter, Preston Williams
and Ed Johnson, all of Ivan P. o., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March 7, 1901. apr ii
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Homestead Entry No. 63O7.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Department of the Interior, |
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
January 80, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ 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 IS,
1901, viz: Homestead Entry No. 63N-
Dudley H. Rutledge-for the south half
OF northwest quarter and north half OF
southwest quarter of section IS, town
ship 10 North, range u West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Madison
Brooks, l.. w. Whitworth and Marion
Gilyard, OF VAUDEVILLE, La, and w. G.
Hammett, of Linton, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February 7, 1901. mar ia
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A Money-Saving Side-Talk.

DEAR READER: Some advertisements
are tiresome to you, others are not; some
of them are money-savers, others are
not. You nevey grow tired of reading
those advertisements that save your
dollars. Read mine! Here it is:
1 wish to again inform you, through
this source, that I have one of the choic-
est, prettiest and most complete stocks
of goods in this city. Some of my spec
ialties are:
Women's Ready-to- Wear Garments
Tailored Suits,
Skirts, Jackets, Coats, ETC..
Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Toilet Articles,
Fancy Neckwear,
Dress Trimmings,
Petticoats, Dressing Sacques,
Night Gowns, Corsets,
Laces and Embroideries,
Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling,
Quilts, Blankets and Comforts,
Stockings,
Underwear,
Belts, Notions, etc.;
Carpets, Rugs and Draperies.
Are you furnishing home or do you
wish to brighten up your house with a
new Carpet or Rug or Hangings of some
kind. Let me help you; can save you
money. While the last mentioned is one
OF of my principal lines and receives the
most watchful attention, bear in mind
that mine is an immense stock, and that
| can save for you in numerous other
lines and in many ways.
Make my store your home!
Yours to please,
BEN HOLMAN,
222 Texas street, Shreveport, La,
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An offer of 1,5O0, 900 has been

An offer of 81, 500, 900 has been
refused for st. Paul's church,
Boston, an ancient landmark that
cost originally but 100000. The
reasons for refusal are sentiment
tal-the community would miss
the church; though less near its
usual attendants than an uptown
site, it is convenient for visitors;
it is a perpetual reminder, upon a
bustling street, that there are
in the world other things than
business.
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The storm that passed over
North Texas and Arkansas Sat-
urday, did much property damage
and caused eight deaths in Texas
and sixteen in Arkansas. SUNDAY
the storm passed through Ken
lucky, doing great deal of dam
age, also leaving ruins in its path
in Indiana and Michigan. Chicago
suffered to the extent of S175, 900.
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Homestead Entry.
Department of the interior

hOpdf Ullrctt VI tilc 1Ils6TlCT,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
January so, 1901.
M office is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed noticecf
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk OF District
Court, at Benton, La, on March t6,
1901, viz: Homestead Entry No. 6344--
Henry L. Rutledge-for the south half
Of southwest quarter and southwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section
Is, township 10 North, range u West,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Madison
Brooks, L. w. Whitworth and Marion.
Gilyard, of Vanceville, La, and w. G.
Hammett, of Linton, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February !, 1901. mar IA
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While New York State is first
in point Of population it is seventh
in miles of railroad. Illinois, the
third in population, is the greatest
railroad State, with nearly II 900
miles of track. Pennsylvania is
second, both in population and in
railroad tracks.
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Homestead Entry No. 61:s3.
Department of the Interior,

DCpdl OillCllO VI VIC lutSIlOI, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
February 10, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final prcot
in support of his claim, and that sale
proof will be made before Clerk of the
District Court, at Benton, La, on April
9th, 1901, viz: Homestead Entry No.
6t39-Eley Smith, widow of Jackson
Smith, deceased-for the southeast quar-
ter OF northwest quarter, and southwest
quarter of northeast quarter of section
1s, township 81 North, range II West,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Lawson
Patton, Rocky Mount, La; Albert Car
ter, Martin Carter, Joseph Rivers, OF
Ivan, La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
February u, 1901. apr 4
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Stray Sale.

Efstrayed before me, the undersigned
~ authority, on February nth, 1901,
one red cow, with white on belly; no
marks or brands; right horn sawed of
about two inches from head; looks to be
III years old. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges,
or the same will be sold at VAUDEVILLE.
La, on Saturday, March Is, 1901.
r. G. STINSON, J,P,