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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

One OF the most valued institutions OF our State
is the Mansfield Female College, the commencement
exercises of which have been in progress during the
past week. From this justly celebrated College
since 1866, many noble women have been gradual
ed and have exerted an influence for higher and
better life, rejecting credit not only upon them
selves, but upon their alma mater. The College
has achieved its enviabe reputation chiefly through
the work of its Observation-Disclosures H. C..
Thweatt, C. B. Stuart, Thomas Armstrong, }. Lane
Borden, F. M. Grace, A. D. McVoy and Prof. l. s.
Sligh-n whose selection the management has been
fortunate. The present President, Prof Sigh, is a
man of ability, culture and refinement, devoted to
his profession and has high conceptionof his duty
Under his guidance and control, the high standard
of the College has been maintained, and for eight
years he has given his best efforts to its upbuding
and improvement In his good work, he deserves
the hearty cooperation of the citizens of Louisiana
which the Banner sincerely hopes he will receive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
These Are the Days

When gallery settee or summer chair,
hammock or lawn swing are worth more
than their weight in comfort. We have
them and all other furniture that wins
comfort.
North Star refrigerators-clean, cool
and sanitary. Many different sizes, but
there is only one kind.
A few wire flower stands left-hand-
some, strong and lasting.
Enough plain and fancy mantles on
hand to furnish every home in Bossier.
Anything needed in the furniture line
can be found in our store.
ENDERs FURNITURE Co.
Next First Baptist Church, Shreveport,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
Suits, $40 to $50.

quarter, section 81, township II, ~
II, containing 800 acres, more or L.
Taxes, 1902 and 1908, SLID.
G. A. White-Lots /, 2 and 3, Biol
49,, Plain Dealing, La. Taxes, 1903, s
Mrs. E. J. Witt-Half interest IA SR
II of SE4 Of section II, township 81
range Is, 20 acres. Taxes, 1888, ISM
i9OO-t-2-3, 1923.
On said day Of sale l will sell nnck
portion of each of said specific propeltSI
as each debtor shall point out, and q
case the debtor shall not point out sul1
cient property, I will at once and witholk
further delay sell the least quantity u
said specific property Of any DOH
which any bidder will buy for the amod
of taxes, interests and costs due n
said debtor. The sale will be witho
| appfaisement, for cash or legal tend
money Of the United States, and G.
property sold shall be redeemable at III
time for the space of one year, by payi@
the price given, with twenty per ct
and cost added.
A. r. THOMPSON.l
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, n
Benton, La, May 5, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Major General O. A. Bullion, commanding the
Louisiana Division, U. C. ", has made the follow
ing appointments for Nashville reunion, which will
be held June IA, Is and 16: Miss Stella Levert,
Sponsor for Louisiana; Miss Julia Rowle Buckner,
chief Maid of Honor; Misses Emma Hincks, Louise
Harral, Annie Register, Mabel Abney scanland and
Mary Heron Bird, Maids of Honor; Misses Marie
Lucille Hyams and Elizabeth Boiling skipwith,
Aides de- Camp; Mrs. A. B. Booth, Chaperon
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay,
one of the greatest political leaders OF the day,
with none to succeed him in the Republican party,
died at his home at Beaver, Pa at 248 o'clock last
Saturday afternoon, in the 72nd year of his age
Senator Quay man noted for his fidelity to his
friends, and his last official act was to remember
true friends. He twas remarkable in his friend
ships,' says the N. O. Picayune. TWAS amaxinl
of his that he never forgot favor or slight and
never failed to repay them each in kind. For some
reason he became attached in a friendly way to moi
a few Southern Democrats, and he showed his re-
gard by working with all his force and influence II
the Fifty first Congress to defeat the Infamous
Force Bill, which the Republicans were seeking tt
perpetuate upon the Southern States elections
Senator Quay by great exertion prevented the pas
sage of the BILL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Judge John T. Watkins is candidate for Con-
gress from this District subject to nomination by
the Democratic party He is gentleman OF ripe
experience, superior intelligence and in close touch
with the people. As public servant he has ever
been painstaking and Jealous in the discharge OF
his duties If nominated, he will make an able,
faithful, digent and efficient Member OF Congress.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
In Mem0rlam.

Died, at Tyler, La, May 10Th, Mrs. Griffin,
aged Is years.
Mrs Griffin was taken suddenly i'll in the morning
and died the same afternoon, though she had been
in failing health for several years. She was good
christian, a member of the Baptist church, and
numbered her friends by the score in this commun-
ity. She leaves son and daughter and other
relatives. May they find comfort in knowing that
her life was ever pure and full of charity.
Died, at Carterville, of pneumonia, on Friday,
May Goth, Mr.. C. C. Core
Mr.. Gore, for many years suffered from rheuma-
tism and was cripple. But he was ever cheerful
and patient in his afflictions and was conscien-
tious member of the Baptist church. He leaves a
sister and son and many friends in this community
to mourn his departure. A TRUE FRIEND.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

STRAY SALE-Estrayed before me, T. NJ Love- Justice Of
Peace, Ward Bossier parish, BY German one Dark
white spot forehead branded with diamond of left shout
der Appraised at SIS The requested to for
ward property and pay charges otherwise said pony
will be sold Lors La, Saturday June H. 1904 at 10
o'clock am. T. M. LOVE Justice of Peace.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Judge Parker's silence is being condemned by
the mouthy element of the Democratic party; but
since he is capturing delegates right along, his
method seems to be successful one.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

1t has been calculated that 600 carloads OF straw
berries were shipped out of Crawford, Benton and
Washington counties, Ark, during the past season
worth more than S300,0O0, of which the pickers
received $4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

There is nothing IN all the records of time grander
than the history of the South IN the great sectional
scar.-New Orleans Picayune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

It is too bad that the editors can't please every
body. However, this is a task that the Banner mas
never Undertaken.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
Estrayeal.

|nR STOLEN, from near Midway, G.
~ WHITE MARE Pony, wearing lal
bell, II or IA years old, no brands n
membered, had new hoof growing q
one fore foot. viii pay reasonal
reward for delivery or information le14
ing to her recovery. JOHN PEER
Midway, La, June 8, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Help to keep the town of Benton bright and Clean
This can only be done when each citizen does has
part.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Louisianians have reason to be proud OF both
the past and present able efficient and honest State
officers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
Land Notice.

BENTON, La, june 3, 1SU4ss
NOTICE is hereby given that thin
IN days from this date will make ~
plication to the Register of the Sta1I
Land Office, at Baton Rouge, La,
enter, under the provisions of Act No. a
of 1883, of the State of Louisiana, e.
southeast quarter Of section 2, in town
ship % north of range IA west, in MORT
west Louisiana Land District, contains
ing 1880 acres, more or less.
JOHN HI. JOHNSON,
n15-6t OF Plain Dealing p. o.. ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Mr.. Carnegie has given to libraries and heroes
until he has but 1885, 900 left.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
BENTON, LOUISIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1904.

We are authorized to Judge j. T. WATKINS, OF
Webster parish as candidate for Congress from the Fourth
Congressional District subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
Notice to Mortgage CreditoI
OF Bossier Parish Property.

TN conformity with Section 81, Act
j Of 1888, notice is hereby given t0all
parties holding mortgages upon NJ
estate in Bossier Parish, on which ta11l
for the year 1903 have not been pn1
I will begin the sale of same at the Gel
House door on Saturday, June II, T.
and that a number of pieces of propeE
so delinquent are now being advertiA1
in this newspaper in conformity Nm
the law preparatory to such sale. a.
attention Of the mortgage creditofs
especially called to these advertiseme1l
OF tax sales, and they are warned to -!
such steps prior to the sale as may T.
necessary to protect their rights.
"A. r. THOMPS0N,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, E
Benton, La, May 5, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09
State Tax Sales
ImmovabIe Property.

The State Of Louisiana Us. Delinquent
Tar Debtors, Perish Of Bossier.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-06-09

Wesley Howell Southeast quarter of
northwest quarter, section 80, township
q, range Is; containing 40 acres, more
or less. Taxes, 1903, $3.50.
Margaret johnson - Undivided half
interest in east half of west half of sec
ton 80, township 81, range Is, (less 5
acres), containing Is acres, more or less.
Taxes, 1902 and 1903, S2.56.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
MISS LENA MORTON DEAD.
Ex.Nice.prest. Morton's Daughter
Dies In Paris.

Paris, June lO,-Miss Lena Morton.
daughter OF Levi r. Morton of New
York, died this morning from the ef-
fects of blood poisoning following an
operation for appendicitis. Miss Mor-
tons family We're at the bedside. when
she died. Tho operation IN itself did
not arouse serious apprehension, but
the appearance yesterday OF blood poi
soning gave the case a grave turn. Miss
Morton rallied slightly during the az
ternoon, but later her case became
hopeless and she sank gradually untll
her death occurred early this morning
No funeral arrangements have yet been
made. but II IL probable that the body
will he embalmed and taken 20 New
York for interment
The deceased was 81 years Of age and
was the elder of two unmarried daugh-
ters of former Vice President Morton.
She was educated here while her father
WAS U. S. ambassador to France She
was a linguist, highly cultivated and
was a general favorlte. Her father and
mother and her sister. the Duchess Of
Valencay, remained at the private san
itarium In which the operation was per-
formed until death occurred.
Friends Of the family fear the blow
will seriously affect Mrs Morton, who
has recently been slightly indisposed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
INDEPENDENCE EXPLOSION.
The Coroner's Jury Begins lis
Investigation.

Victor, Colo. June l0.-'rhe jury em-
panelled by Coroner George K. Hall
has commenced hearing testimony on
the Independence explosion. Engineer
James Dooner. who is I'm charge OF the
engine Of the Golden Circle train, which
was just pulling In at the Independ-
ence station at the time OF the eXplo-
sion, testified as follows
"At 2!2I on the morning of the 9th
we were pulling In with the train when
an explosion came. l was slowing
down TO make the stop. We stopped
about 70 feet from the depot and men
ran UP and Informed us that the depot
was blown up. We lighted some
torches and went down and found con
siderable debris on the tracks and one
dead body. then moved the engine
nearer to the depot, and we picked up
what wounded men we could find and
backed In to the Victor depot. We got
"A telephone message there that there
were more wounded men rnd the dis
patcher gave orders for us to return
to Independence for them, ! think We
took II dead men TO Victor on the two
trips. I did not make any eXamna.
tion OF the depot ground until we re-
turned the second time Then Conduc-
tor Watson went through the depot
and something like 20 yards up the
hillside. We did not have sufficient
time TO make thorough examination
and we did not see signs Of any infer
nal machine"
The testimony OF the remainder Of
the train crew was practically the same
as that OF the engineer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
TELEPHONE CONSTRUCTION
Vast Amount of Work Now Under Way
In State of Idaho.

There is an immense amount Of tele-
phone lire building going on. partcu-
larry In southern and northwestern
Idaho The Bell company is building
between Twin Falls and Miner, and
thence up 20 Kimama which win COM
plete a line To the latter point from
Shoshone Falls IN the country between
Twin Falls ana kimama 10000 acres
have been taken up Tor settlement rec
Gently The company is placing mater
ial for a line from POcatello Ia Ameri-
can Falls and Intervening points. Then
numerous lines are being strung to
many points In Washington county
and up In the Occur dAlene country
the same thing is being done new
exchange Is being Installed at Bellevue,
Ida, where there are 80 subscribers
and an additional circuit is being strung
at Haley a line Is being built to Sand
Point 20 miles from Occur a Aleue city
In this state, new circuit Is being
strung TO Bingham. with large copper
wires. The construction gangs are rap
idly getting away with the dead over
head wires in this city and great coils
of 1t may he seen az the street corners.
This Wire h worthless and Is thrown
away and I'm us stead the arial cable
is being substituted The Hell people
do not propose having any more such
experiences az bcfell them In that April
snow storm, There are 1875 new orders
for phones file I'm the office of superiu-
tendent of construction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
20 PAGES LAST EDITION

sherman M, Bell. military commander,
has ordered that 20 memoirs of the
Miners union4 shall be taken outside
or Teller county on n special train this
afternoon IN accordance with the rec.
ommendation OF the citizens commit
tee. This committee was IN session
nearly night Investigating the cases Of
100 other union men who are confined
in the Victor armory and submitted an
other report to Gen. Bell today, recon-
mcndlng further deportations
within AZ hours this district viii be
rid OF all agitators and otner objection.
able mon,' said Gen. Bell today. "One
deportation after another viii be made
untll none Of the men who have terror
lied the district 80 long win be left
here. We intend 20 continue arrestlng
men who are not wanted here and
they win be run out as fast as possible,
The uni0nists are scared and many are
leaving the county Of their own volition
to avoid arrest and incarceration. There
are stlll soca desperate characters
among the hills. however. whom We IN
tend getting no matter what the cost.
In running them down there may occur
some fights. but ! do not took for any
serious trouble"
Squads are out souring tho hills In
search of certain men who are wanted
In connection with The Independence as
sasslnation kilograms have been sent
to sherins and chiefs of police AT out
side points asking them to watch for
these persons, whose names are not
made public.
Sheriff Edward Bell has issued an
order that All saloons In the district
must remain closed until Monday, June
L
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
Witness in Murder Case Tells of
Conversation Held With Rice
Before the Crime.
BEUTLER'S MONEY THE THEME.
DeIcndcnt Was Anxious to Know
Where Umbrella Member lived and
Where the Gold Was,

Eight witnesses for the state were
examined this morning In the case
of the State Of Utah VS. John Rice.
charged with the murder Of Fred Beut-
Ter on Feb g. 1897, which is on trial
before a jury IN Judge Morses court.
Nothing sensational or startling was
disclosed in the testimony but It was
merely introduced as foundation to
strengthen the confession OF Muncey
who viii probably be placed on he
stand late this afternoon The test-
mony Of Elizabeth Hunter. who was
still on the stand when court adjourned
for the noon recess, is perhaps the
most damaging yet introduced against
Rice by the state, she told OF a con-
versaton with Rice several days before
the crime in which he asked her where
Beuuer lived and also asked about his
money and she told him that he had an
old sock full Of coin
The witness is the daughter of Mrs,
Beutlcr and Was formerly the wife of
Mitchell. who was arrested at the time
of the murder ON suspicion of being
implicated In the crime, She did not
know where Beutler had moved at that
time so did not give Rice any informa-
ton on that subject but she did tell
him about the money.
The first witness called to the stand
this morning was Mrs. Ann Chapman,
lady 50 years of age. She said that
she was visiting at Mrs, Hollis on the
night Of the crime, and that she saw
TWO men outside her window who acted
rather suspicious. She Identified one
OF them as Abe Hunter. who Is charged
with Rice Of the murder and said that
the other looked like Rice Her direct
examination was conducted by Asst.
County Atty Whitaker On cross-eX-
animation by Atty. Hamilton, the Wit
ness would not say positively that II
was Hunter she saw through her VIM
dow.
Mrs. Emma Il. Holt and Mrs. w h.
Holt who lived next door to Beutler,
testified that ON the night OF the muir
der they heard a scuftle In Beutler's
room at about $50 o'clock and heard
noise ms though someone was being
strangled and was choking. Jesse Holt,
who was at home III at the time also
heard the noise WnlCn lahAed only
very few minutes, r. n. Holt also
testified as to the scuflie which took
place.
w. B. Holt said that he was told OF
the scuflc gt about $3.50 o'clock and
telephoned for the police He entered
the room after the crime had been
committed with Detective sheets and
saw Beutlers body ON the floor and
saw rags stuffed IN the old mans
mouth Mrs. Farrar testified that on
the night Of the crime Beutler came TO
her and asked her TO keep his watch
for him because he feared that he
would be robbed.
The witnesses examined by the state
yesterday afternoon We're 7. j.. Taylor,
Deputy sheriff W. h. Booth, j, a, sill
Yer. 4. d. Holt former Patrolman r.
l.. shannon former Police Capt. John
Esllnger and Or, w. +. Beer. The lat
Ter told of the examination OF Beutlers
body and Of the wounds on the throat
The other witnesses told OF finding the
body and OF certain conditions sur
rounding the scene OF the crime.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
COLORADO'S STRIKES HAVE
COST OVER $23,OOO,OOO
FOL One Bushes
n and

Denver, June l0.--The Republican to-
day estimates the cost Of the strikes IN
Colorado during the past 10 months UNI
der the administration OF Gov. James
II. Peabody to aggregate 123 ,O36. 900. An
itemiaed statement Is given as follows:
Colorado city strike
states expense, $4,000.
Loss to men I'm wages, $4,000
Cripple Creek strike:
states expense, 500, 00D.
Loss IN wages to union men, 81 ,OO0,-
600
Loss In wages to other labor, s., 1000, p
Denver and Pueblo smeiter strike,
Loss to smeltermen and miners, $780,
COO 49,
Loss TO dependent labor, 500, 900,
Telluride strike:
states expense $4,000
Loss to union miners, Sl,i50000.
Loss 10 dependent labor, $780, 900.
Coal miners strike
states expense, $4,000
Loss In wages to miners. 1900, 900.
OOO
Loss to men in allied trades. $1,000. GOO
Loss TO employers, through idle capl-
tai interest profts, etc, $1,000 600.
Total, S23.036, 600
The Western Federation OF Miners is
charged with responsibility for the
strike that has affected every business
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10

and trade in the state and caused much
bloodshed.
The strikes originated early I'm 1908 I'm
an attempt on the part OF the federation
to force the Introduction of an S-hour
day IN the mills and shelters OF Colo
RADIO city, Denver and Pueblo, Within
few weeks after taking office. Jan !,
1908 Gov Peabody sent troops to Colo
RADIO city and with the exception Of
brief periods the national guard has
been on duty at one point or another
ever since. Al present troops are sta
toned IN Teller and San Miguel eoun-
ties. In which martial law obtains, aud
IN Las Animas county, where martial
law was suspended last Monday.
The Cripple Creek miners strike be-
gan 10 months ago The men were
earning on the average S.25 for eight
hours work They had no complaints
of their own, but went on strike in
obedience to an order of their eNecu-
tive officers for the purpose OF shutting
of the ore supply Of the mills and
smelters at which am eight-hour day
was not granted. In this connection
II should be noted that by an over
whelming vote the people of the state
had adopted a constitutional amend
ment asking an eight hour day for men
working I'm mines, mills and smelters,
but by some means the passage Of the
law necessary to make the amendment
effective was defeated at the ensuing
regular session OF the legislature. This
Is the reason given by the executive
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10

officers OF tie federation FOR calling
strikes.
In Cripple Creek about 1000 union
miners were called out. Had the ques-
ton been submitted to the men them
selves on secret ballot Il Is asserted
that 30 per cent OF them would have
voted against going out, Many OF them
have renowned the union and return
ed to work. the mine owners, with the
exception of the Portland company re-
fuslng with the exception Of the Port
land company refusing employment to
members Of the union.
Western Federation OF Miners admit
the loss to the Cripple Creek unions
through the strike has been $4,000, 900
and the total loss In that district IS 1000, 70
600.
The loss through the SUSPENSION Of
work I'm the Telluride district, which
was also a sympathetic strike, Is esti-
mated at 100000.
President Campbell, OF the Colorado
Mine Operators association, said, that
while the cost Of the state militia be-
ing IN the field would possibly reach
81 900 900, the loss to the metalliferous
miners who stopped work and others
forced TO quit would be five times that
amount
The strike Of the southern Colorado
coal miners, who are members Of the
United Mine Workers OF America was
ordered for different reasons and has
no relation to the strikes at the gold
mines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-10
TEACHERS DIPLOMAS,
Twenty-Five Of Them Granted by State
Board of Education.

The state board OF education held "a
meeting In Supt Nelson's office yester-
day afternoon, and awarded diplomas
and certificates 10 - teachers in this
state u largest number ever granted
certificates at one time by the board.
Grammar grade diplomas were grant
ed by the board 10 the following teach
ers. Alice lillian, Sylvia COIN, AIDE
line Thackery, Mamie White, Edna
Harker Ruth NJ Palmer. Nellie S,
Probes \. b kosler, Rose X Thomas.
Evelyn NJ. Jensen, Louise King. Edith
Van Cott Palmer OF SALT Lake city A.
a. Kerr. ogden Enoch Jorgensen Pro-
yo, f., NJ. WhitesIde' Layton The fol-
lowing received state teachers certih-
Gates. Fannie Buokbee Mary Wanless.
ElVira Christian salt Lake. ella Fitz~
gerald, ogden, G. y child Lehi =. NJ
Nelson Pleasant Grove. temporary
high school certificate was granted to
Charles Spooner OF this city,