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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
The Dark Year Of 1916.

The year 1916, or the year,
eighteen hundred and starve to
DEATH" was known as the "year
without a summer" and the cold
est ever experienced within the
memory of man on this or the
Eastern continent.
The precious December was
very cold; but January was so
mild that fires were scarcely
needed. February was also genial
followed by an ordinary March,
with cold and boisterous opening
weather, but milder at the close.
April was more like Winter than
Spring. A feroeious May killed
buds and fruits with half an inch
of ice, and the fields were planted
and replanted with corn, which
was constantly nipped by the
frost. Frost, ice and snow in
June killed nearly every green
thing, and destroyed nearly all
fruit. Snow fell ten inches deep
in Vermont, and covered in the
ground in Massachusetts and
New York. -r. r-- o. ...4
On the fifth of July ice thick as
window glass was formed. In.
dian corn was badly damaged,
and what survived was still more
injured by the August ice. Farm
ers were obliged to plant in the
spring of 1917 the corn 1916. 1t
cost from four to five dollars a
bushel. The Western farmers
who are burning their corn for fuel
may take the hint. The rest OF
the year was icy and frosty, end.
ing in a mild and comfortable
December. The sun seemed to
impart very little heat nature
looked as melancholy as in No
vember, and mems minds were de-
pressed with anxiety for the flu
ture. .G1oi3c -stug
The average Wholesale price Of
flour was thirteen dollars a barrel
With our excessive crops of corn
and wheat, it would probably be
impossible to produce any great
distress for food, should another
''dark year, glover upon MS, and
taught by experience the posi-.
bility of surviving so cold and
gloomy year, there wonld be
less mental aniety about its termi
nation. s
Copious rains have fallen in
California and bounteous harvests
are expected. If we are to have
an ice-bound year, therefore, we
will have our Pacific friends ia
) look to for supplies. ? fA%
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

A Western paper, with well-de-
veloped mathematical tendencies,
calculates that California has rails.
ed wheat enough to furnish the
-four to put a griddle cake two
inches wide around the earth in
forty minutes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
The Varying Fortunes Of the
Beard. ....


Are we to have a "beard con-
troversy" again, similar to the
one, which, for a short space,
created a ripple in the Angli-
can Church, sand caused the
London Punch very pleasantly
to guage the privileges of the
curate and his vicar, the Dean
and his Bishop, in this respect7
This matter let it be under
stood is merely one Of taste.
The Rev. Thomas Binney, the
most prominent preacher
among the English Congrega-
tionalists, has yemphatically
condemned the beard ministe-
rial as, among other things,
interfering with the enunci-
alton of the preacher. Mr. Bin
ney has aroused controversy,
and others have taken up the
defense of the hirsute. 1t is
curious to note the varying for
tunes of the beard among the
clergy and the laity indifferent
ages. In the time of the
Anglo-Saxons the clergy were
compelledby law to shave. In
other countries, until the
eighth century, the beard was
worm. Then upon the separa-
ton of the Greek and Latin
Churches. Leo Ill, to distin-
guish himself from the patri-
arch of Constantinople, remov-
ed his beard, and thirty years
later Gregory ". enioined
penalties upon every bearded
priest. In the twelfth century
it became again the fashion to
shave, ahd a bearded face was
almost unknown. In the thir-
teenth century Honorius Ill.
allowsd his beard to grow, and
boards thereupon became fash
ionnble, and continued so,
though the right of the clergy
tn wear them was disputed, to
the reign of Henry ". In
England the beard is almost
universally seen on the face of
the men of the days of Eliza
beth, deslines in the reign of
Mary, and of late has revived
and is now worn by all classes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

A correspondent asks if
kaissr Wilhelm is related to
the Gar. From what we have
heard OF His majesty's habits
we should be inclined to say
that be is q cussin German. n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
legislative Reforms.


instructive paper, published in
the March Number of HarpeTs
Magazine, after noticing some of
the principal faults in our legisla-
tive system, suggests the follow
ing remedies:
/. That the regulation OF strict
" local affairs of counties should
be Entrusted, within fixed limits,
to beardsio of supervisors, county
commissioners, or the county
courts, according as they are sew
orally charged with county bust
ness.
2. That the internal and local
affairs of towns, cities, and vii
lagos, under like restrictions,
should be left to the officers or
boards elected for their govern
ment; subject to the approval of
the people Ivy an election, upon
questions involving taxation and
expenditures.
8. That the legalization of the
acts Of local officers, changes of
names of persons and corpora
lions, and other petty details
which now burden our statute,
books, should be left to judicial
inquiry in courts of record, with
power to apply the relief suited
to each case according TO its
merits elm Boa vs.. r. .
4. That corporations and So
cieties of, every kind be created
under general laws, under fixed
regulations, with accountability
and power of control i'm the hands
of some officer or board of the
government, wherever the public
interests may require.
5. That the relief of county ant
other local financial officers, the
extension of time for the cOllec
ton, of taxes, and the like, b,
left to the. controller or chief aud
Hing officer of the State. 8
6. That certain special interests
within fixed limits . be intrusted
with Legislative powers, to board
elected or appointed for the pur
pose, and accountable to the leg
islature for the faithful discharg,
of their trusts. The interests O
education, public Institutions, ant
charities might thus, in a grea
degree, "be managed withou
speciallegislative care.
In short, we would allow I,
counties, towns, cities, and vii
lagos the largest liberty of sell
government, in whatever concern
themselves alone, that is consis
tent with the public interests; I,
the courts, an inquiry into claim
and rights, within the sphere O
judicial inquest; and to publi
officers and special boards what
ever details require supervision
accountability. or statistical re
port TO the State government
This arrangement would leay
the legislatures with leisure t,
to provide agencies for the car
of new interests as they arise, O
as existing ones multiply; b
watch the operation of genera
laws, and amend them as foun,
unequal or defective; and TO e1
ercise that general supervision
which the public welfare of tn
whole might demand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

After the chaplain of the Wis
consin State Prison had taught a
convict how TO write, the fellow
forged an order by which he made
his escape.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

One who is perhaps, little too
critical, says that the majority of
the country preachers could burn
quite as we'll as the old religious
martyrs they are so dry.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

Ut your neighbor's hens are
troublesome and steal across
thesway, don't let your angry
passions rise, but FIX a place
for them to lay.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

An old lady, hearing somebody
say that the mails were very irreg-
ular, said: at was just so in my
young days-no trusting on 'em."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08

Prof. Leasing was occasionally
so absent minded that once he
knocked at his own door, when
the servant not recognizing her
master, looked out of the window
and said, 'The Professor is not at
home.n ........ ...... ...
"Oh, very well, I will call
again." replied Leasing, and
composedly walked away.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-03-08
THE RURAL SOUTHLAND,
OF NEW ORLEANS.

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Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11

"rnding flight of steps. The rooms in inc basement are devoted to prayer meet
 ays, weekly lectures. Sunday school, and "n every week day the students of Spur ye"n's College recite there.
 Three tiers of galleries surround the preachers platform, which is brought out about 75 feet from the farther end of the building, so that the congregation is on every side of the preacher. Spurgeon's stand is about 20 or 25 feet high from the ground floor. and is surrounded by ma hogany railing, being the continuation of the railings of the two circular stairways leading to it; an absence of pulpit is mo- ticed, and only small sofa, table and a chair for the precentor are visible.
 About 10 feet below the preacher, plat form for about 60 men and women singers is situated these choristers with the pre- centor lead in the congregational singing. Although there is no organ, the blending of seven or eight thousand voices in rich harmony was truly grand beyond descrip- tion.
 As Americans have heard of thls cele- bratcd divine often, both by hearsay and pen and ink sketches, full description would be unnecessary in short, he seemed to us very unclerical, and looked like a good natured, stout and jolly Englishman. His voice is clear and stentorian, and can be heard all over that immense structure.
 Although the services lasted about two hours, and the sermon one hour in length, the whole did not seem any longer to us than our usual church services. He breaches without notes, in simple language, but en- chains the audience from first to last. There is not a particle of the sensational about him, as we ha been led to suppose from his published sermons.
 After hearing an apostolic discourse from the lip of this great teacher, one feels aI- ready abundantly satisfied with his journey across the broad Atlantic. B.s.T.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11

NEW PLANETS DISCOVERED IN lS72.- Since the beginning of last year, twelve small planets have been discovered, as follows:
 Peitho. discovered at Blk by R. Luther, March 15.
 A not yet named planet, discovered al Ann Arbor, Mich., by Watson, April 8.
 Lachesis, discovered at Marseiles by Bo reilly, April 10.
 "A not yet named planet, discovered at Ann Arbor by Watson, May 12.
 Gerda, Brunhilda and Alcestis, discovered at Clinton, N. r., by 0. H. F. Peters, the two first on July 3l. and the last on Au- gust 23.
 A not yet named planet, discovered at Paris by Prosper Henry, September II ,and two others at the same observatory by Paul Henry, November 5.
 A not yet named planet at Ann Arbor by Watson, November %, and another at Clinton, N. Y., by c. H. F. Peters, on February 5, 1873.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
COrMWnlIs
NUF CED.

Cornwall.
 ''The day we celebrate" passed off in grand style in this quiet town, commencing at midnight on July 3rd, and continuing until the night of the fourth. The exer- cises consisted of firing number of can non, interspersed with toot-horn solos, which in the still hours of the night seemed both sublime and impressive. The day fol- following there was a match game of base ball between the Dolly Warden and Modoc B. B. clubs of this place; the Modocs, un- der the leadership of the valiant Captain Jack, were victorious by score of l7 to IA. In the evening MT. J. o. Calhoun gave a display of fireworks, which were very fine, as was the playing of the Cornwall Cornet Band, which was in attendance. At meeting of the Band of Hope, on July 7th, it was voted that tobacco growers were in league with the devil what effect it will have with tobacco growers and the eleven footed gentlemen before mentioned, remains to be seen. At the close of the meeting the President requested @ certain member to make few remarks, consequent ly another member filed protest against it; after due deliberation the member was allowed to say few words and the meeting adjourned for one month.....We are glad to learn that "Vig" has been promoted to the office of chief engineer of the soda manufactory at M. Beers & Son, an office which he has long been seeking after. x, '. z.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11

RAILWAYS OF MASSACHUSETTS, chusetts has to-day invested in railroads one hundred and forty million dollars, of which eighty-one million is stock and fifty nine million bonds, and there is one mile of road to each four and three-fourth square miles of territory. This is greater development than in any other portion of the United States, and equals the average of any country in Europe. The average cost per mile is $5l, ,25o, and, adding equip ment, $5S,l25. The gross earnings last year were over $so, 1000, 900, and the cost of operating 72.2 per cent. The average divi- dend on stock of paying roads was per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
STATE NEWS.

Trinity College.-The new building of this Hartford college will certainly be To- cated on Zion's Hill, off Vernon street.
 Senator Ferry of Connecticut, is report ed to be again suffering severely from the effects of the paralytic shock he received during his first term in Congress.
 Interest coupons due July 1st, on bonds of the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill railroad company, will be paid at the Amer ican national bank in Hartford.
 The oration before the House of Convo- cation of Trinity College, Hartford, was delivered July 2d, by Rev. Edward c. Bolles, Ph. D., on the "Modern College and Modern Science"
 Jared Starr, Esq, of New London, has presented to Trinity college tall clock, once the property of Bishop Seabury. It is ip good running order, and was placed in the library yesterday.
 The directors of the Atna fire insurance company have declared dividend of 20 per cent. on the old or paid up stock, and have made an assessment on the scrip stock of 40 per cent., both payable on the 5th inst.
 The recently published report of the state chemist of Connecticut presents some interesting statements of the results of tests upon tobacco leaves. The Hartford Post thus summarizes them: ''The most highly-valued leaf in New England is the thin, tough, elastic leaf, which burns read fly to ashes. Those leaves that contain the most carbonate of potash In their ashes burn the most freely and suitably. In some combinations potash does not favor the burning, and Schloesing the tobacco manufacturer is enabled to improve flavor and burning quality by artifcially impreg- hating the leaf with acetate, citrate or tar trate of potash, applying the latter in so lution and then drying. Chlorine injures the tobacco, as does also nitric acid Sul- phuric acid, united. with potash, soda or lime, favors the burning of tobacco. The best tobacco is produced on well-drained. warm, sandy lands. The chemist under stands that heavy maturing increases the quantity of the crop generally at the ex- pense of quality as regards texture "'
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
Sheffield.

Sheffield.
 The Fourth with it's exciting pleasure has come and gone, and again we return to our usual quietude. There is little to speak of, save picnics, croquet parties, &c. which are much in fashion just now...... .Inde- pendence day dawned brightly, and found many wide awake and filled with the spirit of '76, if we are to judge from the early guns and by the quantity of powder vast ed in independence demonstrations. There were several picnic parties in different sec : tions of the town, and doubtless all en- joyed themselves. It was my fortune to join the 'Rannapoag" company in their annual excursion to the Salisbury lakes on Friday last. The exerclses of the day con sisted in sailing, fishing, ,croqueting and last but not least, in feasting. AS we sat down to an early dinner an ominous growi of thunder was heard, but not needed in time, for soon the heavy raindrops were falling. Seizing upon our most valuable edibles, we made puck march to the carriages, where robed in waterproof we bade the rain do It's worst and refresh the thirsty earth. Col B., who was of the party, enlivened the rainy season with tales of his army life, and Prof. Hubbard of New York, gave us some of his soul inspiring songs to the accom- paniment of the rolling thunder and the pattering rain; the skies cleared again and we were enabled to enjoy our beautiful supper upon the ground in peace. and all returned home when the twilight shadows were falling, save five of the party who waited on the lake shore, preferrmg the romance of 8 moonlight ridc......A goodly display of fireworks illuminated the south part of our village during the evening. ...... A sad accident befell Frank Burtch, lad of twelve years, while playing with pow der. A quantity was spilled upon the ground and he ventured to ignite it, when it flashed into his eyes and face, burning him severely. It was thought for a time that the eyes were destroyed, but we are glad to learn that the injury is not quite so serious. zee. When we look back upon the 4th of July it seems most foolish way to celebrate our independence by wasting powder and wearylng our bodies by un
 necessary excitement, and we feel that it would have shown more of the truly inde- pendent spirit had we observed the day quietly, and yet when the next year comes round we are just as anxious to Ego to the Fourth" Gas they say ) and this is young America! LUNA.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
Connecticut Western News.

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Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
Cornwall Bridge.

The fourth of July passed off as quietly as could be expected in this village. There were few fights, but the number of dead and wounded was small. There was a little excitement Monday evening on the ar rival of the evening train from Bridgeport. About half mile below this station some unprincipled man or men put railroad ties across the track and then stood back to see the effect. They come near being caught. The engineer saw the obstacle in time to avoid any serious damage, and came near catching the men-three in number-but they succeeded in getting into the woods. It is hoped that there will be no more trouble of this kind, but should there be we hope the law will take it's hold c.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11

"THE UNDEvRLopED WEsT."-We have seen specimen pages of this book, "The Undeveloped Vest" which is being pub lished by the National Publishing Co.,, of Philadelphia, and do unhesitat1ngly say that these advance sheets promise work of more than ordinary merit, it being des- cription of that vast region between the Mississippi and Pacific; it's resources, eli mate, inhabitants, natural curiosities, &c. |, &c. It will contain PA fine illustrations from original sketches and photographic views of cities, lands, mines and various scenery. The author of this work is Mir. J. H. Beadle, the western correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial.
Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11
West Cornwall.

The picnic on Cream Hill, July 4th, was very pleasant affair, and the refreshments spoke volumes for the ladies of that place. ......While firing salute Tn this place Wm. Hoag lost finger, Mike Fully had two toes smashed and John Silesks got "mansard' put on......Jimmy Cochrane and Abe Gee had friendly wrestling match 1st round. Jimmy tore Abe's shirt; 2nd round, Abe tore Jimmy's shirt; 3rd and last round. both went down together, and the referee decided it to be draw game. George c. Harrison's new house is rapidly approach ing completion and will be one of the finest houses in town......The foundry is com pleted and ready for business, and as soon as the dam can be fixed SO they can gel water to run the wheel, it will be put in op eration......O butchers are giving us some of the finest beef we have had in a long time, which they get of Cochrane & Rex ford. who went to Albany and brought in g car load of fine western steers few weeks ago......Deacon Gold is supplying the desk of the North Cornwall church.
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Connecticut western news., 1873-07-11

The American national bank has declared semi-annual dividend of five per cent. !: Charter Oak national, 5 per cent. semi-annu al; National Exchange, per cent. semi. annual State bank, per cent. semi-an- nual Farmers and Mechanics national, 2 per cent. semiannual Connecticut River banking company, per cent semi-annual i; National screw cOmpany. 7 l-2 per cent all payable on demand.