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

D For 10! these many years,
Levy Il Bodenheimer, of Shreve
port, have sold groceries to the good
people of Bossier, and they are still
afoat with a large and varied stock
of first class staple and fancy gro
ceries. They btiy on cash basis and
get good per cent. off, thus ena
bling them to sell cheap. They want
all mankind and the balance of the
world to give them a call.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-05-22

70 Why don't you advertise ?
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
LAST MONTHS FIRES.

Fire Marshal Sheldon yesterday examined by
the Fire Commissioners regarding the cause and
origin of the late fires in Grand and orth streets.
He submitted number of aiidavits bearing on the
subject from several citizens among whom we're the
following William Mahony. of the insurance pa
troll; Augustus j. Robb. bookkeeper for wlkinshaw
h Voight; G.. F. Randolph, telegraph operators
Roundsman Orr. of the Fifth precinct; Occr George
Becker and Officer John II. Keller. Tho latter de-
posed that he saw smoke coming from the entrance
at the front part of the building ut No. 62 Worth
street. and also found the door open; he TO the
of Leonard and Church streets and sounded an
alarm; from there he went to the station house.
where he remained about ten minutes, and returned
to the fire; at that time the building enveoped
in flames; the insurance patrol we're there. but the
iremcn had not arrived.
The Marshal testified that he had been cndeavoring
TO ascertain on what foor the Broadway and Grand
street fire originated and who last ON the
premises before the building destroyed Re-
garding the Worth street re he said that he
deavoring to determine how and by whom the alarms
were sent out, and also how the Are started The
Board then adjourned until Saturday at ten o'clock
A. NJ, when the attendance of witnesses having any
knowledge of the fires is requested.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
WOMEN OF THE MIDDLE AGES.

The subject chosen by Dr. John Lord for his lee
ture, "Chivalry aud Women of the Middle Ages" at
tractcd large audience Of modern women to Chick
ering Hall yesterday morning. Queen Philippa was
made the text Of the lecture because she was
ccllent type Of the woman Of feudal times. Though
there warike women in those days they sought
simply TO defend themselves from danger and not to
encroach on mans sphere. They would hasten to
tho rescue of husbands and brothers, and thus
earned the devotion they received. Love of God and
the ladies was the watchword of foudal lords
straint upon lawlessness. and insult to a
lady was thing unhcard of. For the frat
time in history woman was the companion of
her husband. Much as has been said about the aris
tocracy Of the women of chivalry; personal merit
their test As Sir Philip Sidney answered Queen
Elizabeth want was never intended to privilege
wrong" The glory of the fcudal knights con-
sdered incomplete without the appreciation of
women. They accompanied them TO tournaments
and crowned the victor. knight without
object of devotion like ship without rud-
der What the secret of this chvalric devotion?
Was IL beautyp No; not that. The beautiful women
Of Athens modern Paris called out the adj
miration of the chivaric ages. Was this reverence
based upon her accomplishments No, for they
were strictly domestic women. Perhaps this rev
erenco for women born In the Her isolated
life conducive TO tho development of character
istics that made her interesting Country life is not
dull when remain at home There nothing
dull In the feudal castles The country is also more
favorable to the growth Of friendship. City people
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
PLYMOUTH PRAYER MEETING.

1t is very evident, said Rev. Mr.. Beecher, at the
regular weekly prayer meeting of Plymouth Church
last night that the Lord did not make this world as
we should have made it. Neither did He make the
laws governing this universe should have made
them. DIR. Johnson with ali his ability and
ing, could never overcome the horror Of death.
1t the most dismal thought that entered his
mind. Death itself shall die. says the apostle. and
the apostle pointed forward toward dying he (SIr.
Beecher felt about spring. The grave called the
covenant of the Lord, and death was but falling
asleep in the Lord. Take the Christians as they
march, rank and file, said Mr.. Beecher.
and the idea of death is rather mournful
to them. When death entered house
hold the dismal garb of mourning was put on and
not only the father and mother cried but the sisters
and brothers and uncles and aunts and cousins cried
and wore long faces. Where were the hope and joy
and triumph? We're there angels or heaven? In
stead of wearing the solemn black robes and long
Grape vei Mr. Beecher thought it would be better to
attach to the person ribbon little badge. which
should signify that the wearer had lost some near
and dear friend All his lifetime he had struggled
against this dragging down of DEATH and had always
tried to feel that i'll it there hope and Joy and
glory which surpassed everything. Sitting
before the members Of his church, enjoying
full health and in his right mind, he
could say that there nothing in life. He had
much to live for any other man still he would
rather die than live We ought not to feel sorry he
said that feet quickening their PAGES toward
death. It not known who would go first, but we
should all be ready when the Lord called US.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
A SUICIDES SECRET.

Louis Mersheimer, twenty three years of age. q
native of Germany. committed suicide early yester-
day morning at his residence, No. 439 Ninth
The deceased b represented of steady habits
and good education. He came to this city from
Hesse two years ago. and after a time became an
apprentice in the drug store Of " g. Werner No. 439
Ninth avenue, where he adopted of the
family 1t understood that he paying his ad-
dresses to young lady in Brooklyn. Letters fire.
quently passed between them and whenever he could
slip away from business for an evening Mersheimer
sure to pay visit to the lady of his love.
On Thursday evening he appeared to be in his
usual health and spirits From the fact that the gas
was burning brightly in his apartment until after mid
night II was supposed that he was studying. Later
in the night Mr.. Werner and his wife, who occupy
adjoining rooms heard sounds of u person groan-
peated. At five O'Clock yesterday morning Augustus
Werner, of the proprietor of the drug store,
knocked on Mersheimer's door, but, receiving
response, broke 1t open. The deceased found
lying in bed in natural position with small phial
and medicine glass containing small quantity Of
prussc acid beside him. On an adjoining table
were found two letters, which were examined by
Coroner Woltman and read as follows:-
My best thanks the Werner family for kindness ro
ceived beg pardon. LOUIS MERSHEIMER.
Mr. FRANK BnLLHARz No. 33 Cortandt street,
DKAR FRESD-Takc my zther, which pawncd when in
trouble and keep the instrument, dear to keep
sake. My regards to the boys Yours, LOUIS.
PSDont try to find out the causc of death for he
sides myself there is only other being that knows
and that one will keep 1t a secret.
Folded in this note was a pawn ticket for the
either. showing that 1t had been pledged for 81 ut
Morgue where an autopsy will be held by DIR. Cush
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
SUDDEN DEATH IN A HOTEL.

John S. Brush was several years ago connected
with circus, and subsequently managed the
Galveston (Tcxas) "Iron-Clad Minstres." Abandon
ing the show business about two years ago he went
to Cedar Keys Fla. and married starting in bust
ness a stevedore. His health failed however, and
returning to this city last Wednesday week, he was
conveyed to the home of his relatives at No. s32 Hal
sey street. Brooklyn. and placed under medical treat
mcnt On Thursday he came over to New York, and
with two friends--John Madc and Joseph David
took ride to Central Park the Third Avenue al.
road. In the evening they visited theatre, and
about one O'Clock yesterday morning went to the
Van Dyke House, whore deceased was conducted to
room No. 4. When called at eight clock he shouted
out. 'all right. Tell Madell Ill be in short
time At halfpast ten Mr.. Madell went to the hotel
in person and raped on the bedroom door to
his friend. Receiving no reply the room opened
and Brush was found lying on the bed face down
ward. with his head buried In the pillow. Life was
extinct, but the body was still warm. An autopsy
showed that death had resulted from ancurism OF
the heart.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

THE FIRENEN'S BENEFIT.

So successful have the hremcn been in dsposing
of the matinee tickets for the benefit of the widows
of the late John W. Irving Of Engine Company No.
30 who killed at the vcscy street fire. and John
Reilly. of Engine Company No. II, who was killed
at the broadway FIRE. that. in addition to Niblos
Garden, Booths Theatre will also be given for the
same cause, and the tickets will be good for either
theatre. There has been $4,000 worth of
tickets sold, and tho money has been handed
over to- the committee In charge of the affair. The
hremen have been working like beavers. The hrst
battalion have sold over 700 tickets the second
battalion 600; the third battalion, over 900, tho
fourth battalion, 500; fifth battalion. 500; sixth bat
talon 400; seventh battalion, 4UU eighth battalion
700; ninth and tenth battalions, 800.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
wANDERINGs OF A POSTAL CARD.

An English postal card arrived in this city yestcr-
day and win be returned to its native country by the
city of Berlin to-day. When it arrives at its
destination in London this little bit of pastcboard
will have made the circuit of the globe on wager
that the tour could be made in one hundred days or
less 1t posted in London to the British consul
st Singapore, where. however, there is such
official Yokohama, san Francisco and New York.
on it's journey. ON the and back of the card
appear the following postmarks London, October
ls. 1885, Alexandria, october "a, 1878; Singapore,
November H. 1873; Yokohama, December ri, 1878;
Sau Francisco, January 30, 1879; New York. Feb
ruary 1879. The wager has been lost for l16 days
will have elapsed when the wsndersr reenters No. 90
Eerntown road.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
TALAIAGE'S TALK.

The Rev. Mr.. Talmagc delivered his usual Friday
evening discourse, in which plcuropneumonia among
cattle in England. Canada and the United States
special subject Of remark. The reverend speaker
sverred that Is worth all the lions in Nubia
lie would change the saying stupid cow to
useful a cow"
There have been defalcations this week." said
he. 'The national clouds of bankruptcy have
ished and cheerful words of welcome heard" :"
The speaker referred to certain brutal exhibitions
one whore poor woman was dragged on a track to
keep mp walk. He urged all good citizens to keep
aloof from such exhibitions. The reverend gentle
man delivered an eloquent eulogy upon the late
Richard H. Dana.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
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IOtal. ZO.fV .oso
THE OUTLOOK YORK.
Business of course, understand fully the vari-
which have conspircd to bring about this
renewed activity in the trade of the city At the present
time the immense quantity of freight which is being
handled gives laborers fair chance for work, and
during this week numbers of these have been
ployed day and night to meet the emergency Manu-
facturing facilities have notably increased in
the city this season. In the linen collar
and cu, rufiing and lace goods business there has
been enormous increase OF manufacture OF recent
years. and thousands of hands have been provided
with work thereby. Now York is rapidly attracting
to itself manufactures which formerly confined
almost exclusively To outlying towns. Mechanics.
too, look forward hopefully to the ultimate benefit
which the elevated railroads will bring 10 their var
Gus crafts, and it is believed that the prospective
movement of downtown residents to the upper Sec
tions of the city will stimulate all branches OF me
ch fraIe
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

SEc 2The supervisors Of each OF the aforesaid
ties which by the provisions OF this act entitled
than member OF Assembly except In the city und
county OF New York. and In sad city county the Board
of Aldermen OF said shall the third Tuesday
OF June next at the place where their meetings
held. They shall organize by appointing one of
their number as chairman and another M
tary, and shall proceed to divide their respective
counties into many Assembly districts as they
entitled respectively TO members of Assembly under this
act and shall thcrcupon make their certificates rcspcc
lively containing description OF each Assembly district
specifying the number o each district and the
thereof according to the last state Said certificates
shall be signed oy majority Of such supervisors
lively In the city and county OF New York. and In
said city and county By majority Of the Board Of Alder
of said city and they shall cause duplicate certificates
bc filed In the office of the secretary OF aud in
Office OF the clerk OF their respective counties.
Ssc 3-This act shall take elect Immediately
RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION.
Mr.. Baker introduced bill which provides for
equality in rates of transportation storage and hand
ling OF property carried wholly or partly by rail-
roads in the State; prohibiting rebates and draw
backs and contracts therefor; providing for equal
facilities for the transportation. handling and stor-
ing OF freight the publication OF schedules tor the
indiction Of penalties for violation of the act and
to prevent violent and injurious fluctuations and un-
Just determinations in the carry ing storage hand
ling of such property The bill is aimed ut the
ner In which oil is transported
CANAL APPIlAIsKRs OFFICE.
MIR. Sheards bill " abolish the Office Of canal ap.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
"ALWAYS WITH YOU"

The HERALD has received from r. NJ. X 81 for tho
general fund; from Little Friend and Duncan $2for
Julia Walsh 81 for Anna NJ schoonmaker and 81 for
Mrs. Lowell of No. 26 Broome street, and from j. r.
Il. $40 for the family No. II Ludlow street,
toned in yesterday edition.
The name OF the family in distress at No. 2Sz
Greenwich street is curtin not Coniin enormously
printed o few days ago.
From "a W SIS for Flanagan family. rear build.
int, No. IL Ludlow street.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

are more brilliant than profound and their affections
are not very deep they very warm u-hearted.
He is a benefactor who will make the country as
attractive 10 us as it is to the English people.
DR.. Lord concluded his lecture by saying that it
Christianity that elevated the chiyalric women
Chivary was intimately connected with worship of
the Virgin. Veneration for the eliminated in the
worship of the Queen of Heaven.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
THE POLICE BOARD.

The Police Board held meeting yesterday and
transacted great deal of routine business. A num-
Der of patromen dismissed and others fined for
violations of rules. resolution from the Board Of
Aldermen advocating the immediate
of the sixth precinct received Ii is said to be
probable that station house will be established In
the rear Of the Bowcry Theatre The meeting of the
Board q secret one. aud II was understood that 1t
was not at all times harmonious.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-03-20

around against the tree with one we'll
directed blow of the Ratchet severed
the tail about six inches from its body.
The night was quite dark or he might
have seen Jim in his contortions to
prevent laughing and exposing the
trick he had played. Jack returned
with the Ratchet while Jim returned
the horses to their former positions. and
Jacks temperance and II new pledge
of secrecy from Jim they both repaired
to the grocery, took another smile,
when the entire party mounted aud
proceeded on their way TO the hunt.
They soon started u fox and after sew
eral hours chase they ''treed," and re-
turned to their homes an hour before
day. Jack discovered his mistake next
day and mistrusted foul play, but the
joke was too good against him 80 he
said nothing about it, but somehow it
leaked ont and to this day is known
about Utica as Jack Davis horse tail
After leaving Utica I proceeded to
Dry Grove, famous for the great fatali>
ty during the yellow fever epidemic the
past year, and from this l returned to
this place late last evening.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-03-20
a Good Move,

The Board of Supervisors of Copiah
County have passed the following or
der:
Whereas, 1t has been represented by
the President of the Board of Health.
many rabid dogs are running at large
in the county to the great danger OF
persons aud domestic animals, aud in
fact that several persons and many an
imals have been bitten by dogs snp|
posed tn be rabid, and the said Health
Officer has recommended that most
stringent measures be adopted to sup
press the danger and protect the people
of the county:
Ordered. That all owners OF dogs
he required to confine them at once. and
oil dogs found running at large may be
killed by any person; and any animal
known to have been bitten by a rabid
dog or other animal, shall be killed ol
confined Immediately. 1t shall be the
especial duty of all Peace Of
ficers tn ~executo this ordinance.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-03-20
Anoaher Homicide.

Swan Lake, T~allahatchie county. was
the scene of a drendful tragedy a few
days ago. in which DR.. Robt. New was
killed by a man named Taylor. The
Greenwood Flag gives the particu-
lars: Taylor and New had some words
when New knocked him down. Taylor
got mp with a knife in his hand, and
running up to DR.. New, with a single
plunge inflicted q fatal wound in his
side, from which he died in a few minu-
tes. Taylor armed himself with two
double Darrell shotguns, got in .
skiff, and started down the rive He
was followed and arrested at New Hope
when coming down the river. On first
beng halted, he struck ont for the
farther shore. but n shot from MIR.
Carpenters Enfield rifle caused him to
change his mind and surrender, without
further demonstration.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-03-20
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cure of NnaI Ca,nrh. md aLo. rn the treatment Of the reTt!"Y organ. Nv
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| whatever in rrcoching. You aeat full }tprv tn ne my nam, t." ne iFnehi {" - hers
fn~I vv truly, /" Is AlRFitln - H. - l. "' "I" -N"
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and 70 all aonnd, and wiilrI suffering day am ni@ht | began to "s' yrr - <
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omen, and n ahn. natural ! express to> ~ nrMn what | said ina recent ieue &,
4 thcrmrdt harhI to Won for 50 sure arereiv, and so very ch@p' lm7e InI aNav
le nsrnment having on fur her occasion TO uet Thus in about 'N wek b ,v9
IarcomiIih wha vuu thought could I've Gained in ron three to SIX month"; Write
to him( ~. u... ~ ..- 800.
Mn. + GU rsrIr.o Of Woodwork. KannshH. Co. Wis.,. writes: i must say
natl never a. A medcinera take hold Of my Catarrh D! the root, aud 'ott u.
as this dir ,. -, $40 c.h, -.a -,
MR.. TnoMAs /. DAILY of Homer, Champaign ca; H." me OF t1 w9rSf eases
rye uttrlyd rarnved hy Cat3rrh. N @ anu race mch ue"-"'e"' "H 'AO' 'hl
lungs in a crnca Estate VOTES. JuHa u, 80
n FAR Mn CHILL S:t hav used our Catarrh treatment thS. my "'oh'S
p % u,uv of mr. place kindly sent me. 10Y over tsreem months, nnt almost
al his lime in hopplessness, as it seemed ! mus ue. bYanloE NWe- al -
10 take eject an md hegaG to have hope, | improved rapidly. soon co2Ii sig
Nv "soos t tho head bagant o opan throat N bronchial tubes grew better
ranrh ceased. ad nj W car see to write. l row exrect toget welaHlgo about
nv Lninrss n.sin. | W vou a great debt of ga ttlde. Indeed, owe m HtI
N 49, ~" "rootrmcnt Ymur YER truly, THOMAS J. DAILY
MIR u Isl 10Y sept. l) in Troy, looking quite we'll; almost every Iestse OF
Eat prrh bas lisa pea d
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-03-20
DE.EDEal abA

st. J.onis Invaded by "a E.ar.e
r. Number of Co'OreI Enni-
grants from Louisiana aind
1~aixsis~lppi. on Their Way Ia
R~nnSas 'E'hey arrive Money
less "a "a Il Hlc-litufe-sV Ia will ID"
Dome with Them More War;
ed Against Coming.
ST.. LOUIS, March ia large mum
Der Of negroes have arrived here from
Vicksburg and other points in Missis>
sippi and Louisiana, rnder the impress
sion that they would be provided W
the means of subsistence while here and
free transportation to Kansas. where or
arrival, they are to receive lands from the
government, together with money,
mnlea, plows, etc. Several hundred,
perhaps more than a thousand, have nj
ready arrived, most of them in a desti-
tute condition. Six hundred or more
will reach here Tomorrow.
As no such provision as above stated
has been made for these people, they
haying evidently been grossly deceived
for some malicious purpose. and ID
view of all the circumstances in the case
Mayor Overst0lz has issued a proclana-
ton warning all. persons against com
ing to ST. Louis without money to sup
port themselves, and pay their fare to
their destination. No employment can
be obtained here, and there must OF ne
~cessity be much suffering aud destitu-
ton among these people. Two hundred
orthree hundred had money enough t.
reach Kansas City and started for that
point.
The board of health had a meeting
t,.nigh. to consider the question; At
first 1t WAS thought that all destitute
should be sent to the quarantine sta.
ton, where they could be sheltered
and fed, but finally concluded to take
no action at present. Railroad and
steamboat companies disclaim having
had anything to do with the affair and
the Anchor line offered to take the ne
groes back free on their boats. The
matter IS assuming great Importance
aud what the end will be no one can
now tell.