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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
How Long will the Forests Lasts

Under such atremendous yearly drain,
the question naturally comes up, how
long will our forests hold out at the
present rate of manufacture? 1t is re-
ally an important question, upon which
follows the inquiry as to what we are to
do for building-material when this mag
nifcent wood-pine-is exhausted. One
authority after another has entered form
ally upon its solution, with satisfac-
tory results in local instances, but very
vague ones as to the field at large. At
the rate we are cutting it to-day, from
80 to so years seem to be agreed upon as
about the limit. Twenty years ago there
was apparently no limit, for the con-
sumption was not only less, but the
means for its manufacture were print
tive, and accomplished much smaller
results than now. 1t seems as if it were
impossible to further improve the. ma
chinery of saw-mills; but the near fu-
ture may, for all that, see saving ma
chinery in comparison to which that OF
the present will be contemplate. So,
although 90 years ago there was no
foreseeing the end of the timber, now,
with the modern mills and myriads of
them, we are beginning to calculate
with dire certainty as to the time when
the Wooden Age' will be thing Of
the past.-Scrabher for December.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
An Ancient Sewing Machine.

A patent for a sewing machine, made
by Thos. Saint, in 1890, has recently
been found in the archives of the En-
glish Patent Office, and has excited sur
prise in consequence of its having some
of the elements of the modern sewing
machine. This might have been used
though it was not-for sewing leather,
but the inventor could not have sue
ceeded in woven fabrics. This was an
Englishman's idea on paper; but the
sewing machine has been the peculiar
product of American mechanical genius.
It is scarcely thirty years since Elias
Howe, after two years of discourage
ment and starvation in London, re-
turned to Boston to make fortune OF
100000. American sewing machine
companies certainly have right to be
jealous Of the use of their names in Eng.
land, and to be proud of their triumphs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
Military Surgery in Turt.,

The following details will se.,.
credible to those who are mi. s sssl
ed with the peculiar WAYS If ~ y
ish administration. An artillas;,.
his knee shattered at Sistoya bv Il n
plosion of she'll, and after t. y
had been temporarily dressed "
transported from the field Of M, Il
Constantinople. In spite Ct bis ' y
sufferings, he listened with the ! =.
interest to all the news from tbs ss :
war. On his arrival in Constaassn,'
amputatien was found to be nces .s'
but before the operation eeuld \
formed, permission had to s. oha
from the Minister of war. Tbis i.
sion must always be obtained NM Il,
amputation can be performed Il. I
ish hospital, and it not unirssp.,
happens that the patient dies bds
civil functionaries have ceased AZ, N
ating on the demand Of the NM y.
Fortunately for our artillerist.his
was pushed through with exceOt
rapidity, and the desired permit
given after a delay of only eiehte
days. The brave soldier, who lad ,
ed the pleasure Of the adminis,r
with the most. exemplary patience.
the operation with heroic con,
there is still hope that his life !
saved. Medical Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
An Ex-Horse.Car Conductor N

Something like a week 400 Il
known State Street merchant nm
police officer whose beat coven \
ton of that thoroughfare to .sssis]
in looking for a young man VIII
formerly a conductor on one Il
principal lines of the MetropaiHsI
road, but whose whereabouts n
have been enveloped in mystery.
officer at once began his mon
searching high and low III every |
where he had any reason to thin
young man might be, but withoa
cess. Tuesday morning, whHek
improving an off hour by Inaih.
quiries at the South End, he found
young man, and at once notified
merchant, by whom he was iniol
that the mother Of the young nlin
! recently died in Paris, and left to
as sole heir the sum Of $1,000, !
has been awaiting an owner Will
search was in progress. Tsu
learned that he had been out q ~
ment for some time, from which |
be inferred that the announcems'
his good fortune will be doubiggu
ing Boston Trugeller.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
Miss ThOmson's Horses Shoes.

"Miss Thomson of the United States''
is noticeable young lady, though she
spells it without p. She has electro
fed Edinburgh by ordering Messrse
Marshall & Long, jewellers of that good
city, to make set of golden horseshoes
costing about 81, 900, for mare belong
ing to her. The animal, says the Lon
don Times, was duly shod in the prec-
ious metal at the smithy of Prof. Baird,
veterinary surgeon, St. James Place.
The shoes are Of the ordinary size and
shape, and the nails with which they
were fixed were also of gold. The work
was carried out by William Johnston,
Mr.. Baird s foreman, under the superin
tendence of Mr.. John Hill of Messrs.
Peter Moir & Sons horse repository.
The animal was afterwards inspected
by Principal VALLEY and Prof. Baird,
who expressed their satisfaction with
the work. The mare was then con-
veyed to Messrs. Morris establishment,
where she has been at livery for the
past two months, and in the course OF
the afternoon was mounted and ridden
about the yard by Miss Thomson. The
animal was purchased for her present
owner at one of Messrs. Moir's sales
about two years ago; and since Their
has made a voyage across the Atlantic
Miss Thomson and her steed left Edin
burgh shortly after for London, Ell
route, it is supposed, for America.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
A Ghostly Headlight.

Soon after midnight, Wednesday, the
fireman on the switch-engine called the
attention of the engineer to bright
light that was rapidly approaching them.
The switch-engine, pulling a train of
freight cars, had just turned the bend
at the Fair Grounds, and the light was
half mile east of them. The engi-
neer said that it was a headlight, and he
whistled as signal to the approaching
train; but the light advanced noiseless-
ly and rapidly as before. In a moment
or two it was SO near him that he feared
a collision, and he whistled down brakes,
and his train came to a stop within a
trains length of the light, when, with
out any exchange of signals, it began to
recede, and was soon going East at the
rate of a mile a minute. After it had
turned the second bend, about three
miles east of the city, the reflection on
the trees could be seen for several sec
onds. What it was no one claims to
know. All say that it looked like a
headlight, but no one says that it was
one. That it might have been a reflec-
ton from the switeh-engine is possible,
or that it was an electrical phenomenon
/ is not impossible. The fact that light
was seen on the track on which they
We're running may have made the mer
on the engine overly cautious, ana made
it appear much larger than if seen else
where.-h hnaond (Ind } Palzatliuna.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
Secret of the Bankbills' Ruin.

Mrs. Gold Flounce Bankbill-Mr.
Bankbill, we must refurnish our par
lors; they're disgrace to any house on
Lexington Avenue.
Bankbill-But it was only last year
Mrs. Bankbill-Last year, Mr.. B.!
Can we maintain a position in society
on last years fashions?
Miss Bank Check Bank bill-Father, |
want $50 to-day for pocket money.
Miss Bullion ankbill-Father, want
$40 to-day for pocket money.
Miss Bond Bankbill-Pa, | want $40
to-day spending money.
Master Bank Stock Bankbill-Pa, l
want S. to-day spending money.
Mr.. Bank bill-Dear children!
Mrs. Gold Flounce Bankbill-Mr
Bankbill, you might as well leave five
800 bills at home this morning, and
provide for your needy family. We're
in need of every thing that's decent. |
declare I'm ashamed to 60 out.
Mr.. Bankbill-My Mammon! Mrs.
B., do you think 90 on the street and
gather bank bills with a garden rake?
Mrs. Gold Flounce Bankbill-I don't
know, Mr. B, any thing about it. All
know is that you make money somehow
How, don't know and | don't care
I'm sure I've hard time enough of it
looking after this family and keeping ur
our position in society. Here's letter
[ got this morning from your sor
Cresus. You'd better read it.
(Crnsus writes from Europe.)
ssDear ma, I'm well. Tell the old
man to send me remittence for 81 900
and that right away. Paris expenses
have doubled since Grant and Mrs
, Mackay came here.,,
Miss Bank Check Bankbill-Come, pa
, that twenty! I'm waiting to 60 out shop
ping with Flora McCash.
Mr. Bankbill-Well, by, I'm
don't see what get for my money
Why, have to work like niger t.
. keep this family going. BY, m
, coachman has an easier time of it thar
, do. Here, take the money. (E1it.
> Mrs. Gold Flounce Bankbill (callin
from the door)-Mr. B.! Mr.. B.! Don
! forget, we must be in time and get tn
r front pew this year at the Church of tn
, Heavenly Arrests! The McCash's Wi
i overbid you on it if you amt careful!
e Mr.. B. Tin the distance)- pew
the church.. By
e CHAPTER II.-RESULT.
e Morning paper announces:
J, ANOTHER ABsCoNDER.
e Flight of Trust Deposit Bankbill wit
Il 100000.
d His wife and interesting family in deepe'
affection.
Mrs. Gold Flounce Bankbill crazy
: Second Dispatch: T. D. Bankbill arreste
!, on his way to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

in the British Courts. The ors,,
suit Of the Singer Manufactn,rs;aa.as 4
pany against Newton Wilson. nv as 4
the plaintiff $ right to the er.a lass'a|
of its trade name, has lust been s j.. |!
on appeal, by the House Il I as,a'
favor of the company, costs hs S,'l
creed against the defendants as
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
THERE is a legend in Florence

THERE is a legend in Floreneel
Grand Duke once proclaimed tha1
beggar who would appear 10 tne1
plaza at a certain time should d
a new suit Of clothes. The beg
the city were on hand promptly
all avenues to the plaza were clos
each beggar was compelled 70 4 Y
his old clothes before receiving y
suit. In the sid clothes thus ea'
enough money was found ae 4
build a beautiful bridge over ~
still called the Beggars' Bridge
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

tinctly heard closing the debate, which
had been unusually long and stormy, in
an eloquent argument against the al
mission of violin strings free OF duty.
Millikens heard every word OF it, and he
pounded his pillow and Topped over to
a new position.
"Dog-gone that cat!' he said-Bmr-
LinQtoas HaWkeAe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

A CONDUCTOR on the Winonaa I'd
Peter Railroad recently missed az
man from hiatrain, and, bellenlsI
had fallen from the train and been
ed, telegraphed to headq4nEtesA
was ordered to back his train Z
next station and look for the bs.'
did so without success but on Y
turn trip, passing through Z paw
car, he discovered the missing
stretched across two seats ODD
asleep. 1t would be unWise 70 y
a journal devoted to family reafa||
remarks in which the conductorln|
upon making the discovery.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
Singular Case of Heredity.

DR.. Rizzoli knew young girl who
had long, thick lock of perfectly white
hair on the forehead, the rest of the
hair being very pronounced black.
This anomaly had been congenital and
hereditary in the girls family for two
centuries. Whenever it existed in a
parent, several of the children were eer-
tain to present it. The genealogical
tree of the family could be traced back
for six generations, including about A.
persons, more than half of whom pre-
sented the white tuft.- Neuscas hen Il.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

In Mexico, Oswego Coun!s il
the merchants formed q pro'0s]
ciety against persons who CO.. 's'ss'
debts and did not pay them.
lished a list of the dead-beas y y I
lage newspaper. lnefeupga .; !,
of the secretary of the assoel ",
burned, the Presidents drug M N,
set on fire, and the editor Was y
that he would have neltseil Hs'
office if he published the ilss u
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
ppreu.u Yo1rsG appointed .

BRIGHAM Young appoinssu . !
ecutors, his eldest son osla u
them, and his !" wives " J. eo ?. W.
cupy the "Lion-House, - Ds' =
and /" Amelia's Palace, fne X \
having been divided into gr0a En- \
!" family and each mother nv y,
pervision over her own pals, .s 81
general supervision OF the eaess
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
Mr.. DARWIN must look 70 u y

Mr.. DARWIN mtlst iooA : IA,
A Japan correspondent says J ' aa''
wrought in inlaid wood @ , : %. sss
great Temple Of Ligmoto' = > ~ ~
Ing first a monkey, then % OAK, as
gorilla, and so on up BY gls 7. Il,
9 opment until the final one 's :, i
was a perfect man sli !os II
plants and curious birds 81
was several hundred years ~ !
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17
PrruKY- is an ewesda,g y

PrruRYs is an exceedhle
and sustaining stim'ilaht,. III J. B
Australian aborigines, l,lss Z b
VANS use coca. The plan, 49,.
scientific botany as tns III
100 dbl, and is only ipus aaa'iS,
parts of the Australian ~ ss Il ]
had attracted the atteD'ion IA
borne Botanical Gardens xxi &c .
be turned to valuable n'9aA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

MANY Minnesota farmers were plow-
ing on the 1st of December.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-01-17

No MATTER how ugly ! sq Il.
Nevada is, the juries aeq'ii' 9
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03
CROP TALK.

President Keep Gives His Views of the
Crop Yield ofthe Northwest, but Ignores
Northern Minnesota : Wheat Damaged
by Heat, but the Loss Oyerestimated-
Barley Poor, but Oats and Corn Good
Michigan Put Forth for sc, ZOO, 900 Bush
els of Waeat.
CHICAGO, Aug president Keep has just
returned from a trip over the Northwestern
railway and all it's tributaries. AS he has care
fully examined the crop prospects in the
regions where the greatest damage has been
done by unfayorable weather, his conclusions
are of interest. He says corn was back
ward until two or three weeks ago when it took
sudden start and is now as forward as usual
at this time. In Iowa it promises as good as
last year. Wheat is generally injured largely
by heat, the worst injury being in northern
Iowa and southern Minnesota. Here both
quality and quantity affected, and the gen
eral yield will not exceed ten bushels per
acre. Western Iowa is better than eastern.
There the average will be twelve to fifteen
bushels Farmers in Minnesota seem dis
couraged, but elsewhere are In better spirits.
The proportion of absolutely worthless wheat
is very small and but an occasional field has
been abandoned. Oats are generally fair.
Barley poor yield. In Iowa and Minnesota
wheat is mostly gathered. There will be as
much business for the Chicago & Northwestern
road in every article of grain except wheat az
there was last year. The damage to crops has
been considerably over-estimated, and other
gentlemen who accompanied President Keep
concur in this opinion.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03
THE HEATHEN CHINEE.

The Embassy En- Route for Washington
Present and Prospective Relations Be-
I tween China and the United States.
SAN francisco, Aug. 2.-The Chinese embassy
will leave here tomorrow for the East by spe-
cial car. By an arrangement his excellency
held an extended interview last evening with
Col Bee. attorney of the Chinese companies,
several prominent Chinese merchants being
present. Matters were discussed relative
to the treatment of his countrymen
here and the relations existing between
the two governments. Col. Bee is not
at liberty to give his excellency's conclusions,
but says he repeatedly alluded to the great
friendship felt by his government towards
that of the United States which he believed
was reciprocated. He knew of nothing having
transpired to change these friendly relations.
He spoke in high commentator of ex-Minister
Howe and Mr.. Seward, and especially referred
to s. Wells Williams late secretary of legation,
as having done much during mis- long
residence in China to bring about the
present amicable relations existing be-
tween the two nations. He saw much
in the future to increase this sentiment, and
the establishment of this embassy at Washing
ton would bring the two governments into
closer commercial relations and give the United
States the advantages heretofore more largely
enjoyed by the older nations
Although the federal, State and municipal
authorities have paid the embassy no official
courtesies they have been the recipients of at
tention from many prominent citizens during
their STAY in the CITY,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03
HOME SUGAR.

The Sacharine Substance to be Extracted
from the Cane and Manufactured Into
Sugar and Syrup Upon the Fair Grounds.
One of the greatest attractions at the State
fair this year, especially to farmers, will be the
manufacture. on the grounds, of sugar and
syrup from Amber cane, grown in the State this
season. This part of the exhibition will be
under the supervision of Mr.. G. +. Miller of
Dundas, and Mr.. Seth Kinney, of Morristown.
Faribault county. To these gentlemen is Min
nesota indebted for the introduction into the
State of the Amber cane, and the perfection of
the machinery for its manufacture into sugar
and syrups of splendid quality, and at a cost,
it is claimed that makes it exceedingly profit
able to parties engaging in the business.
At first these gentlemen proposed to make
their exhibition in connection with Mr.. Kings
show at Minneapolis, but recognizing the fact
that their discoveries and Improvements in
terested the whole people of the State, and
that to bring them into the greatest pos
slble general notice, and under the most favo1-
able circumstances the exhibition must be
made where the greatest number of people
would congregate, they decided to make their
display in connection with the State fair.
In this determination Messrs. Miller and
Kinney have been heartily seconded by the
officers of the fair, who have caused a building
to by built especially for their purposes. In
this building machinery for the manufacture
of both sugar and syrups will be placed, to-
gether with large stock of cane, and during
the six days of the fair, the manufacture will
be proceeded with continually, giving all de-
string opportunity to see the neolns operasadi,
while Messrs. Miller and Kinney will be in
attendance, prepared to explain the manner of
cane cultivation, cost of preparing the ground,
cultivating during growth, sowing, etc., best
machinery, cost of product, and information
| upon all other points connected with the very
important subject.
The GLOBE predicts that the Minnesota suga,
house at the State fair will be a great point OF
interest, and that the information which vii
there be disseminated will be of great advan
tage to the people.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03
A BAD BIRD.

White Bird With Forty Warriors Refuse
to Observation-Disclosures Organizing to
Meet Him.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. PA Portland dispatch
says: The following dispatch received here
from Lewiston July 31st, via Walla Walla, Aug
Q: White Bird is on the forks of Clear creek
about Kaiwah, and has possession of the
old cattle ground. He has about
forty warriors with him. The Kamiah Indians
have interviewed White Bird to ascertain his
intention. He declared he will not surrender,
but has come to get what belongs to him. The
Indians are well armed, and partly mounted.
They have been in Elk City mountains
for weeks. The excitement on Kamas Prairie
is great Sixty volunteers are in readiness to
proceed against them. Major Hancock has
advised little delay until more can be ascer-
tanned of White Birds intentions. Apprehen-
sions exist that White Bird is backed by
some of Sitting Bulls men, who are scattered
through the mountains. There are no troops
in this section that can make st and against
even White Birds band of forty. and volun.
teers will be compelled to do the fighting il
any is done.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03
FERTILIzING FUNGI,

Butler and Kearney in Loving Com munion
Discussion of the ACCESSIBILITY of Using
Chinese as Fertilizers, Hanging Railroad
Presidents, and Other Interesting Topics
BRIGHToS, Mass, Aug. 2.-Gen. Butler called
on Kearney, the California agitator yesterday,
at the house of Kearney's mother, and had
talk of an hour and half upon the Chinese
question in California, in the course of which
the General inquired if the bones of Cinnamon
would not make good fertilizers. Kearney en-
tered intoa general description of his corralipg
the two national parties and his fight with the
soreheads and aristocrats when his ticket
triumphed in the election, claiming there
is enough of his men in the country elected
on the non partisan ticket to give majority
of working members. Public opinion is SO
strong they dare not do otherwise. The sub
ject of railroads was introduced. Butler claim
ing they should be public highways. Butler
spoke of Vanderbilt and Kearney, and said:
I'VE call such men thieves upon the Pacific
coast. We must chop both ways, hang few
of these thieves and vote them out at the
same time
The conversation took a wide range. Kear-
ney asked the general about greenbacks, and
was answered: The greenback is untaxed
money. Shylocks wish to make it interest
bearing money"
Here Kearney interrupted, exclaiming,
Money, money. We want first an konest
government, then money will take care of it
self. Why, if the cobblestones were money to-
morrow, these thieves would make a corner on
it,"
Butler Qaughing)-' That's so.''
kearney-lf you run for Governor you will
have to relinquish your seat in Congress.
Butler-I expect to leave Congress this term
whether run for Governor or not, which is by
no means settled thing yet.
Kearney-Well, general what do you think
of organizing the workmen here-en masse?
Butler-Well, that requires thought; while We
are not united on that point, we all have oul
opinions on finance. You expect to speak in
Massachusetts,?
Kearney-Monday night reception has been
arranged for me in the old cradle of liberty,
Fanueil Hall. Inspired with such associa-
lions can't help but speak.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-03

night removed John w. Gregg, chief clerk of
the money order department, because of his
supposed connection with, or at least derelic-
ton in duty, regarding the defalcation OF his
subordinate, E. L. Miller. Miller is now here,
having returned from Canada under promise
of temporary immunity, that he may give in
formation tending to fix the time of Ex-Post-
master McArthur's defalcation. Two other
clerks in the money order department will be
discharged tomorrow for supposed completely
in the frauds.
KILLED BY INDIANS IN KANSAS.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 2.-The Commonwealth
has information that a man named Mclean was
murdered by Ute Indians fifteen miles from
cheyenne Wells, Colorado. He had gone out
to drive in cattle. His pony came in covered
with blood. A party went
to search for the body
and found seventy-fve Ute Indians near his
place who were hnrrying away. McLean's
brother is in pursuit with eighteen soldiers.
It is thought he was murdered for gold watch
and chain and other valuables on his person.
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
San FRANCISCO, Aug. "A. NJ. Tullis, {
wealthy farmer of Grand Island. Sacramento
county, was murdered last evening by parties
unknown while at work in his orchard. Rob
berry was not the object as all the property wa
remaining untouched. Deceased was unmar
ried and native ofthe South.