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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-16

Challenge hams-the very best-at
Gayle's.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-16

Go to the Benton Mercantile Com
pany's for hammocks.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-16
For Sale.

For Sale.
IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCK EGGS
i $3.50 for setting of thirteen.
w. H. HORTON,
VAUDEVILLE, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-16
Notice.

EOR the purpose of making correc-
i tions, where necessary, viii be at
the Court House from the 10th to the
3Oth of June, where the assessments for
1904 will be displayed.
H.H. MONTGOMERY, Assessor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
MRS. MAVERICK.
Her Release Will Come This Year
 But Time Not Set Yet.

London. Jan. e.-Referring to the statement published in the United States yesterday, that final arrange ments were made yesterday at con- ference beween Ambassador Choate and the home officials for the release in April of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, it is pointed out that the status of the case is just as cabled to the Associated Press, Mar. 23. 1903, when 1t was an nounced on the authority of the Home Office that she would be released in 1904. The exact date of her release is not yet fixed.
 Baroness de Roques tells the Asoci- ated Press that her daughter, Mrs. Maybricl1, is decidedly in better health and gaining strength, now that she has the certainty of being released.
 All tho sensational newspapers ac- counts relative to our business inter- csts and future fortune" added the baroness, "have not resulted in any profit to us. Quite the contrary"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
CHANGES COMING
 ABOUT GRADUALLY.

Gradually the many changes which are to take place before tho ultimate consummation of the reported plan Of consolidating the plants Of the Bene- dict X Burnham Go and Holmes, Booth & Haydens Go, are being effected. To- night N. l.. Cooley, assistant cashier, who has been employed in the office of Holmes, Booth & Haydens for about eight years. will sever his connection with the company He has already ac- cepted n position as bookkeeper with the Hamson-Sellew Furniture Go. On next Saturday night Mir Reardslee, an- other Of the office employees, will end his connection with the firm. The ser vices of other clerks will be gradually dispensed with. 1t is reported that Fred r. Adams has drawn his last pay as assistant treasurer of the same com- pany. But Mr Adams will be taken care of. He will occupy a desk in the office of the American Brass Go.
 Within six months l expect to see the two plants consolidated" Is the statement recently made by one of the officials of the Holmes Booth & Hav- dens Co. He said that as soon as the necessary arrangements could be made n number of the office employees would be discharged, while those remaining would be transferred to the office of Benedict X Burnham Co where the official business Of both concerns will be transacted The office of the Holmes. Booth & Haydens Go con- cern will be closed. A large sum of money will thus be saved each year, and the dividends of the stockholders will he increased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
BUSINESS IN THE
 CITY COURT GOOD.

The city court proved to be a self sustaining institution during the year ending December 31, it having few dollars over and above all it's ex- penses. It did considerably more busi- ness than year before also, It having tried 1,414 criminal cases, BIO civil ac- tions and about seventy semi-criminal matters. such as action for taxes, hear ings on search warrants, etc. There was paid into the court $7,975.9O ID fines and costs. the court paid out Ill fees and other costs $3.460.5O and paid to the city $4,515.41. Of the sum total received S723.21 was paid in by Pro bation Officer Combellack, collected from prisoners placed i'll his charge. Over and above the expenses Of the court the sum of $15.41 is left.
 Following are the receipts from court for the four years up to 1905: 1899. S4,1SS.59: 1900, $3.300.47; 1ooA, S3,651.34: 1902. $3,oso.52. The total received for last year was $1,500 over the year before and was larger than the receipts of any of the years above mentioned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
USELESS BOXES.
Failed to Sound Fire Alarm Stock Exchange Was
 Burning.

Now York, Jan 9.-Fire early to-day was discovered in the new stock ex- change building, and because of defec- tive fire alarm boxes the fire depart ment was delayed in arriving. In the meantime the building was threatened with serious damage and a messenger of the Western Union Telegraph Co was overcome by smoke
 The fire broke out in the cable room of the Western Union Telegraph Do and was caused by the burning off of insulation. It was discovered by mes- sengers. An attempt to ring in an alarm from the box in the stock ex- change was unsuccessful, as the box was out of order. Boxes at Beaver and Broad streets and Pine and Nassau streets were found in like condition, and a messenger was finally hurried to the engine house on Stone street. 1t was thirty-five minutes after the blaze was discovered when the department arrived
 The building was filled with smoke and the flremen could work only in re- lays. A messenger was found appar- entIy asleep on a bench, but later proved to be overcome by the smoke.
 The telegraph service in the ex- change is interrupted. and all matter handled by that branch will be sent out from the main office on Broadway until repairs arc made. Tho damage is estimated at $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
SOLDIERS TRIALS.
One For Trying to Shoot Sergeant One For
 Striking Sentry.

Burlington, Vt, Jan. 9-Several ad- ditional cases were taken up to-day by the officers constituting the mili- tary court at Fort Ethan Allen which have been hearing charges against petty officers and privates all the week. One of the cases is that against Private Howe of Troop D.. 10th U. s. cavalry, who is charged with attempt ing to shoot sergeant at Ilian in the Philippines. During an encampment in hostile country, the sergeant claims that he was assaulted by Howe as the result of dispute, Howe asserts that he did not know that the officer was h United States soldier.
 Private Frank Bell, of Troop T., 18th cavalry. Is charged with fraudulently enlisting, with selling government clothing and with attempting to strike a sentry with a shovel. The prosecut- ing officers claim that Bells correct name is John Munroe and that he en- listed in Company H, Pa infantry, of Detroit, and was dishonorably dis charged.
 Decisions on the cases will not be announced here but reported to the Washington authorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
CONTEST OVER A
 WILL TO-DAY.

{, The will of the late John O'Connon who died recently, underwent the first stage of a contest in the probate court this forenoon Mir O'Connor left t4soI life use of his estate, which Is said to be valued at about $4,00O, to his wife. Kate, and upon her demise 1t was toI be divided into three equal shares foua his children. Maurice, Mary and KatesI This will was drawn up by Attorneyd Russell on February q, 1894, ana hst made no mention in it Of his otharl children, Thomas. Daniel and John.l But in codicil made in 1886 he 1eftl them $1 each They now claim that their father was under the undue infiusl ence of their more fortunate sistNra and brother and on that ground clailnl the will Is an unjust one. The heari1g was continued Attorney Russell apeI pears for the will and Attorney O'NeiIla for the contestants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
STATUE IS READY
United States in No Hurry to Receive it--UnfavOr-
 able Comments.

Berlin Jan. 9.-Professor Uphues statue of Frederick the Great, present ed by Emperor William to the United States, has been ready to be shipped for some weeks past, but no intima- ton has come from Washington as to when the authorities there want it sent. The newspapers in opposition to the government or unfriendly to the United States continue at intervals to comment on the "contemptuous disre- gard of His Majescty's gift shown by the United States" and find fault with the policy of conciliation toward 'the Yankees. who mistake German cour- tesy for weakness"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09

"Respon6nt further alleges that since the manifesto of President Will ford Wood'uff was issued in 1890, neither a lelief in, nor practice or polygamy polygamous capitalization has either leen taught or encpurageo
 MT Smoo. admits that the first pres idency of tie Mormon church is vested with supreme authority in all things spiritual and in all things temporal so far as temporal things pertain to the affairs of tie church.
 He denies that the first presidency or twelve apostles are supreme in the exercise of the alleged mandates. He says the oiy accepted standard works of the church are the Btbles namely. King Jam,S's version, the Book 0r Mornons, the Pearl of Great Price and the Doctrine and Covenants, together with the manifesto of President Will ford Woodruff, dated 1890. So far as quotations are made from any Of the foregoing and correctly quoted the re- spondent makes no complaint, but he denies the construction placed on them by Protest;nts.
 It is admitted that the Mormon church male rule in regard to it's leading ofii.ials taking part ip politics. but denies that this rule is fully or correctly set forth in the protest. In reference b the deposing of Moses Thatcher f,om the twelve apostles and his defeat by the church In hls con test for selatorship In the legislature, the respondent denies that the defeat was due to his opposition to the rule of the chursh. He admits that remarks were madeby George 0. Cannon. Will ford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, John Henry Smih. Brigham Young and Jos eph Smith on the subject of such de- position. but denies that such remarks are correctly quoted in the protest.
 MT Smoo alleges that since the man. ifesto of President Milford WoodruH of 1890, thu practice of poylgamous CO., habitation oy those who were polyga- mists heretofore has been abandoned by many, tut continued by some Tor time. and where continued 1t Is on the sole responsibility of such persons and subject to he penalties of the law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Peculiar Fatrenr Deaa.

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. 9,-A spe- cial from Athol says that James Oliver, twenty-three, who has just died here, had the most peculiar brain trouble ever known by ten physicians of Worcester county who performed an autopsy soon after death. Ten years ago young Oliver struck his head on a rock while diving. He had head aches frequently, then gradually lost his eyesight and finally became totally blind. His senses were so acute that he could make his way about the town as well as ever and recognized people and objects by the touch. Much interest is taken in the case by physicians, as q similar case was never heard of in this part of the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
RHsIDENoB BURNED.

Rockville. Jan 9--Fire destroyed the residence of, Warren Risley with its contents to-day, causing loss of $S,5OO partly covered by tnsurances The fire started in the kitchen, pre- sumably from the range. Mir Risley, who is TO years old and 8 cripple, had to be carried from the house. On ac- count of the deep snow the firemen made slow progress toward the burn-s ing house and the fire was well under way when they arrived. Their eff forts were directed successfully to saving adjoining buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
kRUGER'S CRIMES
Man Awaiting Execution
 Has Made a Startling Confession.

Greenburg. Pa, Jan 9.--Charles E. Kruger. in jail here awaiting execu- tion for the murder of Constable Har- " D. Bierer on July 8 last, is report ed to have confessed to the murder of John Blevins, former city treasurer of Newcastle. five years ago, to the mur- der of Alexander McNaught near here on April IS, 1902, and to many other crimes.
 Krugers confessions have been made to Sheriff John H. Preacher, Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Brown and the extreme
 The murderer is given to confes- sions and it is difficult to separate the true from the false In what he says. The details he gives of the Blevins murder warrant the. assumption that he may have struck the fatal blow. Concerning this murder. which Is the most sensational in his list, he says he and three others planned to rob the treasurer. and Kruger was cho-
 n to do the job. He selected as his; weapon piece of air-brake hose with the coupling attached. He secured en- trance to Blevfns' office and as the old man turned his desk Kruger hit him on the head. Blevins sank with groan and the robbery was quickly accomplished by his pals, While the robbery was going on Blevins made q motion and Kruger thinking he was coming to, hit him several times more, and just before leaving struck him with bar of iron that lay on the floor. Kruger claims that his com panions went back on him and all he got for his share in the crime was $S5, which he took from Blevins' pocket. He thinks the others got q large sum from the safe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
THE FOGG SCHOLAR
 SHIPS AWARDED.

New HeFen, Jan 9.--Fogg scholar ships for excellence in studies have been awarded to students in the Yale divinity school as follows: Shirley j.. Case, New Hampton, N. H.; George D. Castor, Kansas City, Mo; George Fl. Driver. Wakefield, Mass; Henry H. Guernsey, New Haven; Marion l.. Bur- ton, Edward Evans, Lucius Q. Porter, Ernest G. Guthrie. Allis scolarships have been awarded to Judson l.. Cross, York, Neb; Harold E. Hunting, Berea, Ky: Albert W. Palmer, Los Angeles, Cal; Herman F.Bell, Bristol, R. l.; = liam k. Himlin, Easthampton, Mass; Charles l.. Hill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
SOnE SAWS SENT
 FROM HARTFORD.

St Louis, Mo, Jan 9.--After cross- examination lasting several hours Jailerl J. H.. Hawson last night an nounced that Former Guard Thomas Clark, now under arrest, had confes- sed that he tried to smuggle some steel saws to George Collins, under death sentence for murder. Clark said that the saws were mailed him from Hartford, to be given to Collins. A year ago Collins and William Ru- dolph were captured in Hartford. Just before their trial for murder Ru- dolph escaped from jail here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
NEW PAY OFF
 SYSTEM ADOPTED.

A new system of paying off went into effect in the city government and in consequence many of the fremeu were seen hurrying along towards thaI comptroller's office. Under the old| plan one of the flremen used to get the envelopes for the rest of the menl in the house. but be cannot do that anyl longer. Every man will be obliged to call for his own. As an additionaE precaution against imposition the as>, sistant comptroller looks over youn shouldred while you are writing ta make sure that the name written ir1 the book corresponds with the one on the envelope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
CRUISERS
 MAKE START
Japan's s Vessels Left
 Early To-Day.
Crowds of People Gathered at 4:3O to See Them Off Russian Vessels Awaiting Departure of Cruisers.

< Genoa, Jan 9.-The Japanese ar. mored cruisers Kasaga and Mash left Genoa at sunrise to-day for Suez.
 In spite of the early hour (4:30 a. m.(, many people gathered ashore tu see the warships leave and give a last cheer for Japan. Through the semi darkness the brilliantly lighted ships could be clearly seen. with the Japan- ese colors futtering gaiiy over their enthusiastic officers and crews. The Italian sailors on board the departing ships exchanged loud salutations with thelr countrymen on the docks or or the steamers anchored near them
 The Kasaga left at 4.30 a. m. The Niasin sailed half an hour later n- parently going in the direction of Ma ples. but no one knows what ro,,ta they will take, even the commanders. Defore leaving, having acknowledged that hey were in he dark regarding that they were in the dark regardiYss sealed orders. >>->~e's
 The general opinion, however. is that they will go through the Suez canal.
 Much comment has been aroused byt rne fact that some of the vessels on3 the Russian Mediterranean sduadr0n have gathered at Suda bay, north o1 : the island of Crete, apparently await ing the departure of the Japanese ships.
 Tokio, Jan. 9.--Japan addressed note to Russia to-day through Minis ter De Rosen. The character of the note was not disclosed but it, is said Japan requests an answer within n given number of days Whether this note mentions the time. making the document ultimatum or whether the time Is mentioned otherwise is un- known. The Japanese government hiwever is determined to secure m early response and close the discus sion if the note should prove fruit- less 1t is understood that Japan ad- heres closely to her original conten- tions and it is believed that if Russia fails to fairly meet the demands, war will ensue. The attitude Of tho Rrit- ish and the Americans greatly en- courage the Japanese war spirit and makes it stronger than evar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09

Army of Kitty Privates on Frontler.
 PANAMA, Jan. 9.-Preparations con- unue ashore and at sea in expectation or conflict with Colombia. Advices indicate that Colomhia is ready for final struggle for the purpose of pre- serving her existence against internal foes by making demonstration against the United States. They are moving 200 soldiers, of whom 15O are officers, including the most famous fighters of the republic. The placing of these men on the border indicates a great in- crease in military strength. There is ao question but that they will attack.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
The Yale Coaches.

New Haven, Jan 9.--Although no formal 1, announcement of the list of coaches for the Yale base ball team has been made, it is said te be pretty cer- tain that the development of the candi- dates will be i'll the hands of three pro- fessionals. It expected that Dr Will liam H. Murphy of this city, formerly of the New York National league, will be head coach, with Frank Donahue of the Cleveland Americans as coach of the pitchers, and William Lush, the Detroit crack outfelder, general coach, but especiaiIy coach for the batters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Mexican Mine ExpIoason.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 9.--At the Los Laureles mines, west of Guadala- jara, q large number of boxes of dyna- mite stored in a powder house explod- ed, killing twenty men and injuring forty others. The detonations were heard many miles away. and an Amer. ican mine owner working in his mine three miles away was killed by fall ing rock that had been jared by tbe cencussion. Details are lacking, but it is reported that the disaster was caused by the explosion of a dynamite cap in the powder house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Year sent

Three Year Sentence For Clergyman
 WINCHESTER, Tenn, Jan. 9.-The Rev. B. A. Cherry has been found guilty of subornation of perjury and sen fenced to thrae years Imprisonment. He was charged with an attempt to collect insurance on furnitures alleged to have been burned, but which he re- ally never possessed. He brought his brother intp the case under ar assumed name and induced him to make false affidavit, and for this he was indicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
srsctae or w y AIy~r

PRESCOTT, Ariz.. Jan. 9.--W. J. AL len, for many years in charge of the offices of Senator w. A. Ciark's United Verde mine at Jerome, but who recent ly resigned, committed suicide while Respondent by shooting himself through the head with a revolver at his ranch. He had had complete charge of the company's finances ever since Senator Clark bought the Verde mines several years ago. So far as known Aliens ac- counts are all straight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
CELTIC SIGHTED.

New York, Jan 9.-The captain of the Holland-America line steamer Sloterdyk, on arrival in quarantine this morning. reported the White Star line steamer Celtic outside Sandy Hook.
 The Celtic, it Is expected, will make her wharf early this afternoon. On board the Celtic Is William Jennings Bryan. who will be received by conl- mittee of prominent democrats. A re- ception will be rendered Mir Bryan this evening in the Victoria hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
The santo pomlngan Revelt.

sANTO DOMINGO, Jan. 9.-The town of San Pedro de Macoris has been re- captured by the government forces and again declared to be m open port. The insurgent troops in the suburbs of this city sent messenger to the authorities here proposing compromise on honor able terms. The messenger was arrest ed, and the proposition was not an swered. The news received from the interior is apparently more favorable to the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Case Against Jesuits.

Rome. Jan 9.-The case of Signor Spadoni. editor of the Roman Herald, against the general of the Jesuits, claiming $4,Ooo for helping to suppress "Americanism" among the Roman Catholic clergy in the United States, was postponed to-day until the middle of January. Counsel for Signor Spa doni will ask the court to compel the general of the Jesuits to be present. give testimony under oath and be in- terrogated publicly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Smallpox In Greene County. Pn.

WASHINGToN, Pa, Jan. 9.--By or der of the state board of health all the schools in three townships = Morris Center and Rich Hill, in Greene county and two adjoining townships, East and West Finley, in Washington coun- ty, have been closed indefinitely on ac- count of smallpox. An epidemic of smallpox is raging in the border town ships. The disease appeared several weeks ago in the village of Time, Greene county. This town was quarantlned Scarce family in the village was free from the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Now Armorie. Are Closed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9. - Armories of three regiments of the Illinois national guard, the First, Second and Seventh, were ordered closed to any public or social gathering by Building Commis- sioner Williams. They must remain closed, says the official, until they comply with the requirements of the building ordinances. Twenty halls, some of them in fashionable club houses, were also ordered closed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
nryan overdue and No wsrele.s,

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.--William Jen- nings Bryan has not yet arrived. All day the steamship Celtic was eagerly watched for, but late last night she had not been sighted. The tugboat Fred erick B. Dalzell had steam up and was ready at the Battery to take MT. Bryan's friends down the bay, but no one appeared except group of news paper men and photographers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
HoIlana 70 Buy Ixrupp Guns.

THE HAGUE, Jan. 2.-The first cham ber of the Netherlands parliament, fol lowing the example of the second chamber Dec. 22, has voted about $1, ,75O, ,Ooo for the purchase of quick firing Krupp guns, after declaration of the war minister that he considered the Krupp guns preferable to the Ehr- hardt guns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
sauadron For Pannm m a i.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan. 9The At lantic training squadron composed of the Minneapolis, Columbia, Yankee and Hartford, has sailed for Guantanamo, from which point it will proceed to Panama to relieve vessels now sta toned there. The squadron will re- turn to this port within month if the situation at Panama will permit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Dead on Door Step.

MiddIetown, Jan 9.-Patrick Reilly q painter. 40 years old was found dead to-day in front Of the door steps of his residence on Union street. The meo4- cal examiner returned finding of heart disease. Reilly was seen going toward his home at about II o'clock last night and 1t is supposed he was stricken with the fatal attack only q short time later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-09
Suspended For HaxinR.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Jan. 9. = President Raymond of Wesleyan uni versity suspended six members of the sophomore class until the midyear ex- aminations in February. The students are charged with being connected with the hazing of fellow student last month