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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-02
4 VOICE FROM THE PAST.

The following paragraphs on the lynch
ing of D. Charles Minis, who assassinated
James Wooley ndseverely wounded James
M. McClanahan shooting him down three
times) while both were hoeing cotton in a
field near old Fillmore, May %, 1871, was
written by Capt. Benjamin F. Fort, and
appeared in the Banner of June 10, 1871.
Capt. Fort was a member of the Bellevue
bar from the early 50's until his death. He
was an able lawyer, conservative and con-
scientious in his opinions, but his views as
expressed below, show that he did not be-
lieve in legal legerdemain, sometimes re-
sorted to by lawyers to cheat justice of its
due, and his fearless and honest express
sions are as appropriate to-day as they
were in 1871:
"About IL clock, on Sunday night, a
crowd of some twenty disguised men sur
rounded the Court House, in which Sheriff
Oneal was sleeping, and forcibly took from
him the keys of the Jail, took out Minis and
went off with him. His body, on Monday
morning, was found hanging to limb, a
mile from Bellevue, on the lower Shreve-
port road A Coroner's Jury has decided
that he came to his death by hanging, per-
formed by persons unknown.
'Ths method of inflicting justice is un-
doubtedly dangerous, but we candidly be-
lieve that it is the only resource left to the
people. And we believe that the legal
profession is answerable for this state OF
affairs.
''The most learned lawyers are those
generally employed in the defense of Grim
inals, and so they strain the law perpet.
ually, in favor of the accused. The judges
are generally elected from these lawyers
having this bias. Not only so, but these
same lawyers are the controlling power ir
our Legislature in all questions concerning
civil and criminal law. They inculcate the
maxim that murderers must have abundan
time to make peace with God, and, conse
quently, the law is made such that, in thu
country parishes of Louisiana, at least two
years must elapse before great crimina
can receive his deserts. Minis could onl,
have been tried in September. II convicted
an appeal would have been taken, which
could have only been tried in August
1872. So, if there were no unnecessar,
delays, in September, 1872, he could hav1
been executed.
But what great probability would Their
I've been of much longer delay, of ab
lsence Of witnesses when final trial shoul,
! be had, and of escape from JAIL Gu
Legislature should not be guided by tende
hearted criminal lawyers; and it shout,
deprive Judge Lynch of all jurisdiction b,
giving the people confidence in the law.
"The execution of Minis was undoubt
edly right; the manner oft legally wrong.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-02

Old rails, erected in pairs, are used by &
Brazilian railroad for telegraph poles in {
region where insects destroy wood rapidly
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-02
Notices.!

In view of the approaching jury term
of the Bossier District Court, I will be
at the following places on the dates
named in order to confer with the people
of Bossier Parish relative to any matters
which should be brought before the
Grand Jury, which convenes on the 18th
OF July.
Shreveport, Inn Hotel, July 9th.
Taylortown, Tuesday, July 7th.
Benton, Wednesday, July sth.
Plain Dealing, Thursday, July 9th.
Shreveport, Inn Hotel, July 10th.
Respectfully,
THOMAS w. ROBERTSON,
District Attorney, Second District.
Minden, La, June 80, 1914.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-02
Final Account.
succession Of r. O. Johnson, deceased.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.

III DtstTtct COUTt, BOSStef FdT1Sh, la.
NOTICE is hereby given that H. H. Montgom-
cry, administrator of the succession Of r. o.
johnson deceased, has this day fled in my office
his final account in said succession, and il op-
position be not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the same viii be homologated
and made the Judgment of the Court.
Given under my official signature and seal of
Office, at Benton, La, on this, the I'd day of
July, 1914. JAS. M. HENDERSON,
21-2 Clerk BoSSier District Court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
 growiing."

worthy of gratitude So then the popuace fell in with umballahs scheme agreeaby. The bhang and bete and oddy sellers did fine business during the festival of Rama.
 There merrymaking in the streets, day and night The temples and mosques filled to overaowng Musicians with reeds and paraded In nearly every square the Nauch girl danced, the juggler piled his trade, there cobra fight (the cobra course bereft of its angs grew mango trees out of nothing. There furry in the slave mart too.
 The troops swaggered about, overbealing. They soon to get their The gold and slye- rottng in the treasury Why leave here since gold and silver minted to be spenti
 There elephant fights in the recoHtructed tigers attacked wild boars who fought with enormous, razorlike usks, swift deadly as any Malay The half forgotten ceremony of feeding the wild pig be- fore sundown each day given life again. And drove after drove in from the iuuges for grain which distributed from platform. And wild peacocks fol- lowed the pigs wonderful sight it was to see several
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lcopyright: 1914: By Harold MacGrathl
 CHAPTER XIV.
THE GARDEN OF BRIDES.

BRIDES. H ROM the four ends of the principality they came T the yelled candidates from the north the east the south, and west They came in marvellous
 palanquins, in curtained howdahs on camels in splendid bullock Many rupee resolved itself new-bough fnery upon the vague chance of getting it back with compound interest.
 What unusual, they without pedigree dowrg, this being Ramabais idea though, in truth Umbalah objected first to the lack of dowry He had exnz.ad to inherit this dowry He gave way to Rama ba; heoase be did to have Ramabai suspect what hi. inner thoughts Let the fool Ramaba nick , lis chestnuts for him. Umballah laughed in his volumin5g sleeve
 So l., o,A of these matrimonally inclined hours the Color o1 xyd have select if refused then should Ramaba il, the selecting. More, he would marry the fortunate by proxy. There no possible loop hole for tIe Colonel.
 The ppulace charmed, enchanted. as it always is over excitement Much as they indiyidu ally despsed Umbalah collectively they admired his in eenuty in devsng fresh Extra feast days came one after another. The oriental diskes any ole who could invent means of avoiding it was
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The populace outside the palace having been acquant ed with what taking place. burst out into cheers.
 The treasure guarded by eopards in charge of incorrupble keepers, approached by Umballah and his captain of the guard Umbaah presented his order the treasury. The leopards driven into their cages, and the magic door swung open The gasped for breath for Umbaah had before looked within Everywhere gold and gems; fabulous riches. enough make times a king.
 "Highness' whispered the captain, there enough riches here to purchase the whole of Hind"
 As he stared Umballah surrendered to passing dream. Presently he shook himself. sough the chain for which he had and reluctantly stepped into the corridor again. He would to this door, But for that fool of white who had saved the king from the leopard, he would have opened this long As he walked to the door he thought briefly of the beauty of Kathlyn. She dead. and dead likewise his passion for her.
 Beyond the gate to the garden of brides Ahmed and Ial Singh waited with elephants From they would make the north gate, transfer elephants, and leave Aaha and its evil schemes behind They created
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these 10000 would practically undo much of what had been accomplished He was certain that Umbalah had instigated this theft and that the would be doed the soldiers For upon their dissatisfaction rested his future.
 Take Bala Khan at his word,' suggested Bruce and ask him for his 5000 hillmen."
 Ramabai smiled And have Baa Khan constitute himself the King of Allaha No Sahib; he is good friend but he is also dangerous We must have patience"
 "Patience !" exploded Bruce
 I have waited several years. Do -ou not that when l strike I succeed?"
 But these warnings to umballah?"
 He is not molesting me- is he?" returned Ramabai calmly
 We'll it is than I could stand"
 An. you white people waste much life and money by acting upon your impulses Trust my way is best; and that is for the present must wait"
 God knows' sighed Bruce. but I am beginning to believe in the Coonels guru."
 Who can say? There in this land who
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She hudded down close to the noor The leopard troted round and round snarling and snng Presently he was joined by another From afar she could hear shouting. She readily understood Through some care ssness the leopards of the treasury liberty and that of her and her father in jeopardy Just without the garden of brides Bruce and help and she dared move!
 Bruce, from his howdah, heard in the palace: female shrieks, commands, shot from musket What in heavens had happened? Where was Katbvna Why did she not appear?> He fingered his revolvers But Ahmed sgnaled to him stir The knowledse of whatever had happened must be brought them on their lives they dared in search of it.
 This comes from your damnable oriental way of do ing things If had had my way, Umbanah would h dead and buried" All in good time, Sahb."
 The elephants stirred resesiy they scented the ct whom they hated.
 Within the palanquin Kathyn dared scarcely |. breathe for outside leopars prowed and sni6A and snarled!
 kTo BE CoNTINUEp.l
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thousand trotns each drove headed by it's fighting boar When the old fellows there squealing and grunng they fought The peacocks shrled and hopped from back back for such grain fell upon the brsty backs of the pigs. Here and there
 white peacock would be snared boar whose tusks promised battle royal with some leopard or tiger.
 And through all this turmoil and camor Ahmed and Lal Singh moved, sounding the sentiments of the people, They did not white kings white queens; they desired be ruled by their knd who would not start innovations but would let affairs drift they had done for centuries
 Nor Bruce inactive. Many time Umbailah had stood within arms length of death but always Bruce had resisted the impulse would be folly to upset Ramabai's plans which to eliminate in Umbalah's overthrow
 But upon certain hour Ramabai came to Bruce much alarmed During his absence with Punda at some palace affair his home had entered ransacked and 10000 rupees had been stolen His real fortune how was hidden securely. The real trouble was that
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his head dark frown began to settle over Umballahs face If the Colonel refused the candidate nup- tial honors, he should die But Ramabai lifted veil of this last ne Colonel nodded rharpy and kahyn, for brief space gazed into her fathers eyes. The thought occurred both what horrible mockery it all was, and where would it lead finally?
 Take care ;" whispered Kathlyn she her fathers fingers nervously with suppressed longing to reach out and touch her.
 The spectators of this little drama which was hidden from them evinced their approval by murmuring which bad something like applause in it. A queen chosen A real queen ct last had been chosen Ramabai had accomplished by diplomacy what wonder Durga Ram had failed do by force But umballah secretly smiled as he sensed this undercurrent Presently they should see
 The Colonel extended Lis hand and drew Yathlyn up beside him; and for moment the whole affair trembed in the balance Kathlyn felt herself possessed with a wild desire to laugh.
 The chain of gold, representing the betrotha now ordered brought from the treasury.
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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS


 Kathiyn Hare, believing her father, Col. Hare in to go to him in AIIahn, India. Umbaah pretender to the throne of that principaIity, imprisoned colonel named by the late king he fears the American may insist his 7aI rights.
 Upon her arrival in AlIaha F<ath1yn is informed by umbaiah that, her father being dead, she is to be queen and must marry him forthwith. Because he refusal she is sentenced W Ordeals wild beasts.
 John Bruce, American fellow passenger on .e boat which brought kafhlyn AIIaha, Tiff The elephant which carries her 0 hcr r'as becomes frightened and runs away, separating her from Bruce and the the party.
 After ride filled with peril kathIyn takes refuge ruined temple. but her haven is also the abode lion and she Is forced flee it. he find a treat in the jungle. only fall into hands band of slave traders bring AIIaha to the public mart. She is sold vho finding her still unsubmissive, throws dungeon with her fatber
 Hruce and his friends he of and the colonel. UmbalInhs attempt to recapure Is unsuccessful and the fugitives given shelter the palace of Baa Khan.
 supplied with cameIs and by pitablc prince they start their journey to the he party is oVerpowered and taken in bri=an The leader, recognizing the colonel dispatches bai and Pundita to Ailaha f. the white King, his daughter Bruce. UmbaIIah journeys to the lair of the bandits. The colonel delivered to nm ana he orders that kathIyn be But the brisands quarrel the division O the money which umbalah paid Q obtain possession of tine colonel and during the prisoners escape and return to Alaha. katbIyn, Bruce, nd RaInabai concoct Il plan the colonel ballahs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

The photodramas corresponding to the miscellaneous ot The AdDentarcs ot Kdthlyn may noU be seen at number of he eGdtng aoring picture Hedtoys By hts unique arrangement oih the Selg Polyscope oonpany IS therefore possible not only road The AGueatucs of hGfhyn in this paper, but also keep pace ,ch eock installnent of tt at the oping picture theaers
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-10
School Notes.

The Singles family gave an exhibit
ton last Friday afternoon in the pro-
gram given by the JUNIOR Glass. Each
member was very appropriately
dressed and duly presented himself
according to his special talent.
Widow Sni~ggles-Russel Riggs.
First Daughter-Samanthy Ann, a coquette
Naomi Rudy.
Second Daughter-Jerusha, afflicted with
hay fever...Mabe Dixie.
Third Daughter-Angelica Regina Utopia, an
aesthetic -. Camille MARI.
prima donna -. Louise Gross.
Fifth Daughter-Angina Pectoris, the pa
thetics soul 49,. Virginia Collins.
Sixth Daughter-Electoria ~Cassandra, the
elocutor ...... Catherine Anderson.
Seventh Observation-Disclosures, the graceful
girl-.James butcher.
Eighth Daughter -Jemina, the. giggler... -.
Gladys Bishop.
A new bookcase has been purchas-
ed for the High School.
Fourteen Jones Readers were bought
for the End grade use.
The program for the Mothers and
Patrons Club last week, was given by
the teachers.
An old fashioned spelling schoo'
will be held at the school building
December IA.
Mr.. Mckee, of the State Agricultur-
al Department, lectured to the High
School last week.
Mr.. Munger and associates will
lecture to the school n day THU
week.
The Junior Glass won the half
holiday for Nouamhar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-10
Hear Aydelott.

The first number of the Lyceum
Course was a decided success both in
point of attendance and entertain
ment. The Maude Stevens Concert
Company wal all that it was advertised
to be, and more too. All who heard
them were delighted.
The second number in the course
Will be a lecture by Geo. O. Aydelott,
on "The Man Of the Hour" The date
is Thursday, December II, at Academy
of Music. Mr.. Aydelott is one of the
most able and best qualified lecturers
on the platform to-day. He possesses
natural qualifications which fit him in
a peculiar way for the platform, and
have made him a favorite wherever
he has gone. His bearing 10 both
easy md graceful, his voice is full oil
unusual richness and power. He is an
orator who embodies in his life the
ardent message which he gives his
audiences. While the lecture CLOVIS
with humor, it is not designed as a
humorous lecture.
Do not fail to hear Mr.. Aydelott,
Remember the date, December IL.
Admission, 25 and so cents. Season
tickets can be had for the remaining
numbers of the course for $1.60. On
sale at Arcadia Valley Drug Co. Re-
served seat without extra charge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-10

The Revival is still in progress in
the LIST M. E. Church; in'spite Of the
unfavorable weather, a large audience
has greeted the Evangelist at every
seIvice. The church was packed Sun
day evening quite a number having to
stand. Much good is being done.
Quite a number have protested a
deeper work of grace. Many r
under conviction and God is blessing
His word. Services will continue this
week. Sunday will be the last day
that Evangelist Mathews can be here.
Everyone ought to hear him. He is
fearless in his denunciation of sin and
speaks with a fervor born of undoubt-
ed loyalty to God and for the sal
walton of the lost. Next Sunday after
noon he will give his sermon lecture,
"Lost and Foundn. This is a story of
how his brother was stolen and his
wanderings and how found after
twenty eight years. You will find a
welcome at this Church. "Come Thou
With Us and We will do Thee Good"
The meeting on Monday evening was
the best of the series. There we're
several asking prayers and two pro-
fessions. M. N. POWERS, Pastor.
LOST AND FOUND.
Rev. Fred w. Mathews will tell the
story Of how his brother was stolen,
his wanderings, and how found after
% years. Stolen from Davenport,
England, April, 1865. Found in Tren-
ton, New Jersey, March, 1898, at the
Methodist Church, 8 P. M, December
10. This lecture has been given in
many of the large churches andy. M.
G. A. buildings of the east and middle
west with good results. 1t il interest
ing amusing and pathetic. Everybody
welcome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-10

New Jewelry novelties for the Holi-
days: Cuff Links, Tie Pins, Lace and
Beauty Pins, Fobs, Pins, Fountain
Pens, Vanity Bags and the new Party
Boxes. Gall and inspect u new
stock. LOPEZ STORE %.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-10
NJ. e. Church Notes.

Evangelist Mathews conducted a
religious service at the Baptist Old
Peoples Home on Tuesday morning.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-04
MISS A.,.W. .F|hhSTR0M
IN THE R|CHEY CASE
Stated That Man Was Guilty and
Did Not Recommend Exc
tive clemency
columbia Record.)

u believe that r. A. Richey is the
guilty man, but 1 do not mind If he
pardoned; for am tired OF the whole
thing, Is the statement Miss A. w.
F.innstrom, matron of the Door of
He.,e, this city, made to the board of
pardons. according to her version of
the incident given to a reporter OF
The Record this morning, which di
rectly contradicts the recommendation
of the board e,e pardons. Miss Finn
strom also stated that w. r. F,.chey,
brother of F.. A Richey, continuous
ly week after week." approached her
In the endeayor to get the matron to
recommend a pardon for his brther,
until she was sick and tired OF the
whole thing"
Miss Flnnstrom stated that the girl
prosecuting witness, while Miss Finn
strom was present, after severe CROSS
examinations by both Governor, Bleaas
In. the executive offices. and. subse-
Quently. by the board or pardons while
IL was I'm geBsicn, iterated and 'feiterat-
ed that r! "A. Eichey, the girls father
tJ adoption, was the man guilty Of
running her. - ~ Z: ,sS.l q.
II / have been quoted to the effect
that I stated II, A: Richey is not guilty
and that 1 recommended pardon for
him, it Is r. mistake, for never said
either" said Miss Flnnstrom In her
interview. ~ ~ z. s x : \
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-04
FINANCIALLY EMBAnRAssED
American Ambassador Has Used All
Monye IN His Possession Cashing

Paris, August 3.-The pressure of
Americans desiring assistance became
SOL eat today ut the embassy, that
Amt as, ador Herrick, who was unable
to- ta,k with each individually, made
q speech to them. 3 q. 35..sss. 81 Z;
He. said that, Paris was as safe a
place for them as London. He would
be pleased TO; aid them to leave, Paris
he said, but it would be difficult for
them to depart for several days. IS
The ambassador added that he was
sorry that he could not supply anyone
with money or cash any che cKs. that
he had used all tof the 3 considerable
sum Of money. he had obtained Sunday
cashing checks. Z. q a " i
Tho halls OF the embassy Office
building are piled high with the ibug-
gage of Ame ricans who hnyc been
turned out or the hotels. s s .k::i Is III sis
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MYSTERIOUS DEPARTURES
CONTINUED. From Page one.)
was SO fully lordedI -that coal showed

was SO fuliy ioCded That coal SLOWED
above matches.
When the North German Lloyd line
lct-it be known late toady that she was
to leave port 1t was eaid that she
would not sail. before midnight or
later. Four hours before this time.
however, the kronprinz left the pier
and steamed down tho rharbor. Not
only had her supersttucture !; teen
painted gray. but 1t was reported that
after. the yessel had crossed tho Amer
lean three mile neutrality zone, her
entire body above water would be
given the same color. Her crew. mum
bers $50 men. so - 3ai
| Another war move In connection
with shipping in this port was taken
today whenl the French government
trequisitioned tho steamer Bachnm-
beau. which arrived here tonight, by
ordering this French line vessel turn
ed over TO-. the French consul The
Rochambeau Will become a. Frenc.f
transport. 1t Is believed ;s !. &
Denied Runi0r. Z! y X. 80 80
/: ,Offlcfaic. OF the North German I.loyn
tlipe said they had received n0gcable
messages as reported that tfief KronBS
iprinzessin Gecilie. carrying Is 13, ,000, 900
lin gold had .reache q q German port.. 80,
The movement or; ocean plying ves-
| sells is becoming smaller each day.
The Whit Star linc. so1d .ticnefs hut
would not proniiye to jsend It's ships
io1tss The FrenSh line accepted reser-
val tiGrss hut 4.not moneHS Il la Lorraine
| of this line 81 az exrett ted tonight to
| sail Wednesday and the ST Paul, or the
IAmerscan liEe, crowded almost to the
trails, on. Friday. r, The, American aud
White Star line announced that their
svessels would not touch at ;,,herbpurg.
S. The F.abre line. ending ships to
Medit terraneail ports s today cancelled
Eaif ifs GRi ifings. tomorrow, II smiling
Ion the LuaItanin iI iler Americana com
lsfnnient contract TO carry mails; was
Eeangaied to-day lsIf = La lorraine satla
sdnssda., she will carry, the Lust
1 So g & tlsa.io
t,ds port today. 4 They include s. the
/ R6Gh ibeau 81 the Anssllnr liner Co
lnmbia, rom Glasgow. tho Scand dinHv-
Han Amer rtcaa liner frederick VIII
from Copen6ag III 81 Europa, Itaiiafi
|dtnHs from Naples ~
EhlST he herman Scrutser Karlsruhe, re-.
EpGr sea be lft tlie sneiglib6 6rh0od of
this 5poft, fHs 6fI 4. eco 7. tons displgcG4
lnieny and OF 2e. 0e0 horse power As
L s0nly Tho rum aGg ftglifS !: of 3 the
|Kronprffxs Wilhelm wereS III 9sss she
paaHed out of the Sharhur3s>,J Jnpsead II or
lbsasdGg ia, the nor sAst ward al. trans
|Atlanti tie liners aBnaliy do. Tie fSrons
prinH hssdsd scout sssSsS Is 5