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Sharp County record., 1879-04-17
The Milk Of the Cow Tree.
Alexander Humboldt remarks

Alexander Humboldt remarks
among the many very wonderful nat
phenomena which he had during hE
tensive travels witnessed, none
pressed him in a more remarkable
gree than the sight of a tree yielding
abundant supply of milk, the proper
of which seemed to be the same as
milk of a COW. The adult Indi
would 60 each morning with their sls
from the village or station on the 81
of the mountain chain bordering
Vdpezuela, where Humboldt was St
pink, to forest where they grew q,
making some deep 'incisions into
tre4s, in less than two hours theirT
sells, placed under these incisions, wO
be full. All present would then parti
of the milk, on which the slaves gn
fat, and quantity would be earn
home to be given to the children and
be mixed with caSSava and maise. y
tree itself attains height of from for
FIVE feet to sixty feet, has long alten
leaves, and was described by Linden
BrOSin11t11 gaJact0dendrOn. The N
which flows from any wound made
the trunk is white and somewt
viscid the flavor is very agra
BILE. Some time ago, on the Oc
sion of NJ. Boussingault going to SOl
America, Humboldt requested him
take every opportunity of investigat
this subject. At Maracay the tree v.
first met with, and for more than
month its excellent qualities were da
tested in connection with coffee a.
chocolate; but there was no OppOrtuni
for a chemical analysis. Nor does su
appear to have occurred till the 9th
day when, amid the many curlC
things exhibited by the Venezuelan 90
ernment at the Paris Exposition, tha
happened to be several TASKS OF "
milk, and after long period NJ. Bop
singault has been enabled to cOmpe1
his analysis of this substance which
unique in the vegetable world. In
memoir laid before the Academy
France he gives a detailed analysis, al.
g,eoncludes by stating that this vegetaca
&miik most certainly approaches IN
bc6mpositiOn to the milk of the cow
kcontains not only fatty matter, but al 81
sugar, caseine, and phosphates. b
the relative proportion of these SUI
stances is greatly in favor of the veg
table milk, and brings it up to the TIC
ness of cream, the amount Of butter.
cream being about the same proportl.
as the peculiar waXy material found
the vegetable milk, fact that W
readily account for its great nutrtl
/ powers.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17
Tea Culture in the South.

We had an agreeable visit yesterday
from Mr.. NJ. Gillet Gill of Baltimore,
whose coming South was mentioned in
yesterdays Register. Mr. Gill is pros
pecting among the tea culturists of the
South, making observations for the
benefit of the agricultural bureau as to
the adaptation of this soil and climate
for the growth of the tea plant. He has
been resident of China and Japan for
seven years, and his opinion may be
esteemed valuable. He thinks the tea
plant is admirably adapted to this sec.
ton of the country, and feels confident
that when it's culture has been tried for
some time, and the methods of curing
the plant for market are understood, it
will become an important branch of in
dustry in the South. His idea is that
we must not attempt to beStow the labor
upon curing the plant that the China
man does, and that an American tea can
be successfully introduced into market,
which will equal the best Chinese in fla
vor, but not ia preparation, which is the
expensive part of the crop, and not
absolutely necessary, as many persons
think. Mr.. Gill left for Augusta last
evening, and will return again in a
week or ten days to this city.-CoIumbth
(S.C) Register. \
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

trot is, or he mas no business
..break" a colt. The reason
meeting so few good walking
not for want OF capacity in b,.
walk fast, but TOR want of cuIf.
for the want of proper trainin.
rage among stable boys and farr
is to have the horse show speed
old farmers have a similar ws,
The colt is allowed to walk onI'
he is so tired that he can not n
longer. He is then allowed !
along as slow as he may wish. n,
gets his wind, and off he is pusbei
on a trOt. Ii as much pains wer,
to train horses to walk as is t,,
make them trot, we would have,
valuable class of roadsterS and
horses.
The gait is not appreciated 8
hOrsemen, else we should see
pains taken to secure good walker
If the walking gait were appree
we would soon see our agricU
societies offering liberal premium,
fastest and best walking horses
would see walkers that could be o.
ed on a walk without breaking 4
trOt, as we now see horses crowd.
their utmost in the trot without b
inc into canter.
To be sure a walking race neYs
be as exciting as the running "a
the 2:2O trot. Fast going is alwa7.
citing, be it on the inanimate stear
or coasting down the hillside on
sled like lightning. Speed is excl
But fast walking would interes
thinking, sensible hOrsemen and Ov
thereof. The large prize Offered
fast going is no small element in q
ing tur0re for fast going.
Now if managers of hOrse-shows
men desiring to improve the noble
NAL, will only offer liberal prizes
fast-walking horses, that kind of b,
will soon be in the shOw-ring and
handsome prices on the market.
the boys and farmers will teach the
to walk.
If by any means the lCaJttng II
may take the place of the trOtting
MIA among farmers and their som
shall see fewer horses prematurely
up in the drivers vain efforts to-
speed out of animals neither built
bred for speed.
The years of usefulness of our
age horse would be increased an
country beneited.-COr. Cinci
/ Commercial.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

All morning toilets for the sire.
should be short and very dark or blac1
The materials may be vigogne, ca;.
mere, camel's hair, and all wooHo
goods, but the trimmings may be Y
silk.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

A CHICAGO paper says that ''a your
lady should never stretch her feet ou' -
company This bad habit must nav
caused good deal of trouble in ChicSs"
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

Which is oldest, the man who sS
a question or the man who answer.
The man who asks, because he IS 'D
uueriSt.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

Bishop Simpson, of the NJ. J., D
Church, says that ia As years preachlls:
he has never attempted to read 'sl
mon,
Sharp County record., 1879-04-17

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
Bossier Parish In 1860.

From oar Special 1rapeling correspondent
BELLEVUE, BossIER PARISH,
July IA, 1860.
Ea Crcscent-I write from the Parish seat OF
Bossier, the city of Bellevue, a"scrougin'
little corporation of about lis inhabitants,
Mayor, one store, two bar rooms and church,
which, however, they don't "fin regularly =
The Court House is a fine bdiding, however,
and it is rumored that its being there is about
all that retains Bellevue as the scat of the par
ish, its loeation not being very convenient
one. Here is the parish Jail, too, with the
doors of all its cells standing Hospitality open
to receive resident, and strong as the peni-
Tertiary. Jack Sheppard, himself, might bid
hope farewell ON entering the Black hole of
Bossier. The church was built by the Metho
dists, bat Is occasionally used by the Baptists
The landing place of Bellevue is Murrelfs
Point. 10 miles distant, ON Lake Bisteneau,
which is tlavigable for from 3 to 6 months Of
the year, though III lS55it ineonveniently hap
pened that it was not nayigable to that point
at any time.
At Bellevue published the Bossier Banner,
the only paper in the parish and which, after
many of the ups and downs which are not
uncommonly incident to newspaper existence,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

- There is perhaps no part of
Louisiana which offers greater in.
ducements to the newcomer, than
the Red River valley. Here indus
try and intelligence is sure of ade-
quate rewards, and capital can find
profitable investment. No better
land for producing cotton and corn
can be found in the South than that
lying between the Arkansas line
and the mouth of Loggy bayou, this
parish. 1t is no reflection upon any
other portion of the State to say
that it offers the most encouraging
prospects to enterprise, industry and
economy. Our parish is in a good
condition financially, for which
much credit is due to Our prompt
taxpayers, energetic collector and
efficient police jury. Peace aid or
der prevails throughout the entire
parish-the Courts and officials rig.
idly enforcing the law atd preserving
the peace. Criminals and roughs
are not coantenanced here. We
offer many Inducements to bfawh,
muscle and capital: Cheap aud
rich land for cultivation, u good stock
country, excellent society, genial
and healthful climate and plenty of
churches and schools. Labor will
always bring its reward. Those to
whom toll is familiar and industry
a habit, can find health, happiness
and welcome here, as well as else
where. But of all countries III the
world, this offers the least encouri
asement to drones: We want ener:
getic, live and active citizens to help
us to develop the resources OF this
great country. To all such Louisiana
throws wide its arms as an asylum
Ito the rich and poor alike.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
stray Sale.

Estrayed before the undersigned on the 25tii
and will be sold to the highest bidder, for cash
at Bellevue, on Saturday, the Nth day of June,
1879, a small black cow, with a calf, with n
crop aud split in the left ear ana swallow
t"ra II thc tight ear Appraised at So.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
HENRY STONE, Stray Master.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
Chat BY the Way.

- Mortgage" is latin for death Grip"
- Temperance regulates all the passions
- The mean man is always meatier to him.
self than to any one else.
- One smile for the living is worth doz
en- tears for the dead.
- Lazziness IS premature death. To be
in no aGtien is not TO live.
- Some people are like eggs-to0 full of
themselves to hold anything else
- 4 man is the greatest when he is the
strongest in resolution.
A man owes his success in his life to the
woman who walks beside him.
The sweetest thing on earth is little
child when it has learned to know and to love.
- There are but three classes of men-the
60 back, the stand-still, and the go-ahead:
- brave man is one who is not afraid to
wear old clothes until he can afford to buy
new.
"A young lady wants to know why tight
lacing is injurious. Be corset stays the circu
lation.
"A sentimental German gave his sweet
heart a flower, which he called Don't you
forget IT,"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

70 Deputy Sheriff II. Chalmers
Wyche left Saturday for Baton
Rouge with Frank Byrd, convicted
at last September term Of Bossier
District Court, for murder of Will
liams, and sentenced to 20 years in
the penitentiary and $1,000 fine.-
An appeal was taken, but the Su-
preme Court decided recently that
the Judgment Of the lower Court
must stand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
- Faith is necessary to noble life. The
man who believes nothing is apt to do nothing.

- Faith is necessary to noble life. The
man who believes nothing is apt to do nothing.
There is very little use in making to-day
cloudy because tomorrow is likely to be
stormy.
- There is euly oI.a hcttar fling ts;,n to
appcarto be rirtnons and happy, and thst is to
really be so.
The earth is ilattened at the poles and
likewise the same is frequently the ease with
aspiring politicians.
- The man that don't care for his person
al app arancc or character Is generally one
that nobody else cares for.
Josh Billings. If a mau will tell Inc
what he thinks of his nabors, kan tell him
what his naborS think ov him.
- When YOU raise your hand to strike
friend you should remember th.it, in Parlia-
meiltary phrase, that motion is out OF order.
1t is sometimes pretty lard to decide
which gives his more pleasure, to hear oursel
YES praised or to hear our neighborbor run
down.
- If you are determined to succeed You
must also be determined to work. Remember
it is always the longest pole that knocks the
highest persiinmon.
Few things are impossible to diligence
and perseverance. Steer right onward. Per
slstency is thc great virtue, the master of vie
Tory. Success is his who works hard emu. h
for it.
- Dogs are hot human. The Detroit Press
tells of one that got drunk on beef soaked in
whisky and Immediately ON getting sober
went and drowned himself for shame. No,
dogs are not human Il Buffalo Express
- When we think OF the political institu-
tons and aifus Of Americans we are proud
but when we think OF our oItitnl trieksters
We feel like using the words OF Horace Wal
pole: Il should love my coul r. very nuchi
it were net for my eountrynlen.'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

70 Following named gentlemen were elect
ed Saturday to fill the offices of Knights Of
Pythias of Bossier Lodge Nos, of Red Land
John G. Alien, F. C. John j. Swinde c. c.
S. j. Bosgs, " C. Z. L. Harris, Prelate. w.
Benton Boggs, X. of Il. and S. Chas. BGhmsf
NJ of +. Joseph n Bryan, M. ofV. George
b. Garrett, NJ at A. W.T.. Bcnthall, j. G..
George p Winget, o.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
A Shot.

Quotfi wise ifafl to IA youth one day:
Tell me your aim in lite, pray"
A mighty general I'd be-
Replied the youth ambitiously.
Then quoth the stripping to the sage:
''Tell me your aim in yonr old age"
Then said the sage, little tired:
"Aim? Oh! have no isiEl. Eve fired"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

II Sam Adger, colored, commit
ted to Jail on charge of larceny, gave
800 appearance bond last week and
was released.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u Albert Williams, al escaped
prisoner from Bellevue Jail in 1877,
was re.arrested Friday near Collins
burg by Deputy Sheriff II. c..
Wyche. Williams is charged with
stealing a horse froin Mr.. James r.
Cayett.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

Estrayed before the undersigned on the 26tl,
II day of April, 1879, by Richard Ford, and
will be sold to the highest bidder, for cash, az
Bellevue La, on Saturday, the 14th day OF
June, 1879, a red speckled COW, with two Sits
in right ear. and straight slit in left ear.
Appraised at So.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, sc.
HENRY STONE, Stray Master.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u The Banner acknowledges a
serenade from esquire Jordan's
String Band" of Shreveport, last
week. The music was unusually fine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

q Do not 60 out in the sun bare
headed. SunstrOke is awful and
straw hats are cheap at E. r. Moore
& Sons,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
BELLEVUE, La,
.,.dav,:::::::::::::::May 22, 1879.
Enlarged.

T;.h this issue the Bossier Ban
:, !. enlarged to six columns The
.,sptssil years Of its successful ex-
spos has been spent in faithfully
.,,.aeiua the best interest OF our
.,.h aud State. 1t has never he's
..,.d to advance Or assist any plan
!, ,a,srprise that would benefit our
r,i,h Or people. 1t has worked for
| !, and many times without pay,
1t has ever been earnest and hon.
ain advancing the best political,
l,,ncisi, commercial, social and
,aal interests of Louisiana.
h will be gratifying to us for
/ hess who desire the Banner to say
| sN paying promptly i'll advance.
r. M Intend to try to make the Ban
M better paper than 1t has hereto
ksbeeo, and to that end invite the
n,vuage Of all. We have discharg-
d Ill help and cut down other ex-
| ssses we are now doing all the
vek alone, intending to devote the
| usey that would he expended in
lii manner in making needed i'm
movements in the paper. 1t will
uuse considerable extra exertion on
NJ mart, but that we are willing to
rpsud if we see that iii the end it
b prove to our bencfit-and we
hdge it will.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
Stray Sale.

ENstrayed before the undersigned on the 1911
u day of April, 1879, by Jim Washington :
and will be sold to the highest bidder, for cash;
1879, Grey Mare, with red mark about tho.
first joint of right foot. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c
HENRY STONE, Stray Master.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

% Would q mere mention Of
dogs be inappropriate or offensive :
Many persons think the useless kind
that spend their time strolliug over
the country in quest of adventure,
are rather too numerous.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

70 Can parties who are in ar
rears to the Banner. assist us some
nows How MANY will do SO during
the next few weeks?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u Governor John p. St. john,
of Kansas, has our thanks for the
first Biennial report of the State
Superintendent of Public fnstruc-
ton of Kansas. We find it complete
aud valuable document.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

- Augustus j. Bogel. Shreve-
port, continues to keep a tirst-class
stock of drugs, medicines, oils,
glass, etc., and the best and purest
of wines and liquors for medicinal
purposes. Also, toilet articles, per-
fumery and all other articles usually
found in a frst-class drug store, and
sells as cheap as any house i'll North
Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

~ Preaching at this place last Sunday,
morning and evening. by Rev. j. w. MedlOck.
Morning service text-"Blessed are the pure
in heart, for they shall see Cod
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

~ This is spring weather GER
tainly. 1t springs from one thing to
another.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u There Is no law against shoot
ing squirrels-if you can find them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

q The linen buster is just be-
ginning to get the laugh on the
spring ovetcoat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
The Weekly World
rs THE
Leading Paper of Idaho.

ID eng published in the mining region in the
ID center of the Territory, it enjoys facilities
for Obtaining all the news of Importance.
Persons thinking of going West should sub
scribe for it.
Price 81 % per year.
Address, WORLD,
niiiJ Idaho City, Idaho.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

Ia Bellevue affords a good mar.
ket for all the products of our farm.
merS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

E Tuesday night, 18th instant,
iOOtillon party was given at the
Cart hotlse, by the citizens of Belle
ve. At an early hour, the citizens
from the country and neighbOring
tMus and villages, began to flow in,
until the. town was alive with the
repe.
Eatsrlug the "grand jury room"
Mhy in the evening, we caught a
glimpse of the attractive tables, re-
Vexing them before attack. They
we're simply gorgeous, and piled
With all the good things the palate
1.-THE epicure could possibly desire,
,raaged in the most attractive
manner, and decorated with flowers
md eyergreens. We did not hear
them groan under their heavy loads,
aud don't think they should have
deae %, since their contents were
% teenly appreciated.
Ascending the stairs about nine
sdock we found quito a large as
unity present, all seeming well
tsased and enjoying themselves to
'Aefallest extent. The Court house
w filed with spectators, dancers
ID pfomenaders, while the string
md furnished excellent music. All
aeaed to enjoy the evening-the
@sltching smiles of the fair and
MsJ ladies', aud pleasing gallantry
aAe gentlemen, all combined to
Mbute and do homage to the
psas OCCASION, iii all its pleasure
"a splendor. Indeed, the enter.
alu was . grand success.
We left at quite a late hour, while
w. assemblage was still large.
ineladies and gentlemen OF Belle
Nxho originated and conducted
Mpatty and supper through to its
ao0essfal conclusion surely have
e grounds for self.congratala
ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

" The ladies' of this place will give pic
mic Friday, at the Academy, for the benefit of
the School children. Come one, come all, ye
little ones.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

" MIR. Ed. II. Moore and wife
70 this place last week for Hot
'nags, Ark. Mr.. Moore has been
= Ad health for many ttiouths.A
"sRust that both may return much
apsosed in general health, which
'Oaid be Welcome news to their cir
@ut friends.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

Farmersvilie, La, May l6.-A large fire be-
gan here ut II O'Clock last night, destroying
all the business houses exceptD Stein IL Co.'S
1t is supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
Total loss e. iated at $l00,0L0 which was
partially insured.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

= u Aswarm weather approaches
w matrimonial market declines
= ,ay materially. No licenses issued
his week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
It'll .4OOalL Kansas.

Cend for a sample copy of the Kansas Valley
y Times, an S-celumn weekly newspaper,
published every Friday at RossvIle, Kansas,
at 81 50 per year OF Is cents for months 1t
is the representative newspaper of the famous
Pottawatomie Reserve; the choicest portion Of
Kansas. Address
KANSAS VALLEY TIMES.
June l2iI Hoss7ile, Kansas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

"a A large number of people
were in town last week,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

q Vegetation of all kinds is
growing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

- The way to get your money
back with interest is to invest it in
groceries and plantation goods at
Hamilton y Co.'s, Shreveport
where you will be sure to get the
best the market affords and the most
goods for the anOnnt invested-be
it large or small. Call and get the
proof. TO-.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22
Our Shreveport Advertisers.

70 If persons want to save mon
ey they go to A. Kahn's, % Texas
Street, Shreveport, for stoves, tin
ware, hardwary, crockery, cutlery,
glass and chinaware. His stock is
unsurpassed in size, quality and
price, and it pays to call and exam
Inc before making purchases.
% If the thermometer should
fall to 400 below zero, and every
thing freeze solid tonight, we would
feel as if Prof. Tice had swindled us,
but when McEvoy s. Warner, of
Shreveport, tell us they can and will
sell us frst-class jevelry, silvcr.plat.
ed ware, clocks, watches, diamonds,
ETC., at rock bottom prices, we know
they will do 1t.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u Rev. E. N. Kirtley breaches Sunday
Go.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

u The "Eclipse Livery, Sale and
Feed Stables and Stock Lots,n of
Shreveport, have been established
for many years. Messrs. John Cald.
we'll 4 Co., feed we'll; have nice gen.
tie teams aud turn outs which they
lire at reasonable rates. They have
had long experience in the business;
are good judges of horse flesh and
well known throughout the country
for their fair dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

- Put in a large crop of field
peas.