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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
The Objects of Study.

The duties of the teacher are tcrscly
set forth in the New York School Jour-
nal as follows:
His business is to develop, discipline,
and train the powers by which knowl-
edge is gained; besides, in performing
this work he will lodge in a secure and
usable form all the useful knowledge
possible. He will make as his great
leading object the training of the mind ;
he will next direct the pupils attention
to his own mental processes, to show
him when he thinks accurately; this is
sometimes called teachi'ag TO think; he
will teach the pupil to arrange and
classify his knowledge; he will teach
the pupil to give good expression to hls
knowledge. These being the objects
the teecher aims at, he requires study in
order that he may secure these objects
they may be set down as the objects OF
study. And if person has no teacher,
he still needs all of the above. effects,
and to produce them he uses. study. II
is plain, then, that study is the indispcn-
sable means to be employed to obtain
education. ..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

All that which pleases is but for mo-
ment." Over the other is sculpturcd 4
cross, and there are the words, "AU
that which troubles us is but for a mo-
ment.n But underneath the great cen
trail entrance in the main aisle is the in
sscription, "That only is important which
is eternaln
DIPIiTHERIA Is prevailing to such an
alarming extent in Southwestern Russia
that the Minister of the Interior. acting
on the advice of the Medical Council.
has ordered summary medical and sani-
taIy measures to be taken in all the Gov
ernments of that region to arrest its prog
reSs. Doctors, surgeons and nurses are
10 be sent to wherever it exists, hospitals
are to be established, furnaces and baths
are to be established for disinfectino
clothes and linen, every dwelling affected
by the epidemic is to be thoroughly puri-
fed, and the authorities are clothed with
the power to use every possible means
to arrest the progress of the disease.
GENERAL j. l.. GEDDEs, writing in
the Io,ca Agracultural College Qnarterzy,
says, with much truth-what perhaps
some humane persons have not thought
of-that the attempt to draw Il horses
head from its natural angle by the con-
stant restraint of the check-rein is a
very cruel thing. "In throwing HIM
self into the collar the horse viii always,
if not prevented, project his head for
ward, the action aiding him greatly in
his work. And indeed, it may be safely
asserted that the greatest results from
the exercise of the horses power in any
way, can only be attained when the ami
NAL has unrestrained use of his head
and neck
To prevent borers injuring young ap-
pie trees take equal parts of blue clay,
green COW manure and soft soap and
make a wash so as to be put on with Il
brush OF old corn-broom. Make the
ground dishin@ around the tree, then
tie birch bark or paper (such as car
penters use under clap board), draw
dirt around the bottom of the paper and
YOU need have no trouble SO long us the
paper lasts. If borers are already in,
and you can't get them out, bore in with
a small bit slanting near where the de-
destroyer is and fill the hole with kero-
sene and plug it, and he will die pretty
soon. This plan worked well with me
and did not injure the trees.-Cor. N. J..
TTIb2L7le
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
The Dignity OF Office.

A Detroiter, who was rustlcatlng IN
one of the wilderness counties OF Mlchi-
gan, was one day ont hunting when he
came upon Il hamlet consisting of a saw
mill, two houses and Il log-harn. The
sign of Post-oflice' greeted his vision
over Il door in one of the houses, and he
by ten room, and the boxes for mail
matter numbered just four. y written
sign on the wall announced that the
mail arrived and departed once Il week,
and the Postmaster sat behind Il pine
table reading the Postal Guitte and chew
inc Il sassafras root.
s'Anv letter for John -?' asked
the Detroiter as he looked around.
The p NJ. didn't shake his head and
crush the inquirer's hopes all at once,
as some officials do, but slowly arose,
looked carefully into each one of the
six empty boxes, peered into an old
cigar-boX on the windoW-sill, and then
answered:
81 don't see any thing just now, but
it is only four days till the next mail. -
ais this money-order oflice?' con-
tinued the stranger.
"Well, no, not exactly, though we
handle considerable money here
"Can l get Il dollars WORTH of
threcs?n asked the Detroiter after q
pause.
"Wen, no, not exactly" replied the
official looking into his wallet. 81 guess
l can spare you five or six now and the
rest next week"
There was another pause as the Post
master vainl tried to make change for
quarter, and the Detroiter finally re-
marked:
''This isn't rated as Il lirst-class Post
office, is it?''
"Well, no, not exactly was the con-
fidential reply. Fact is, we don't do a
very rushing business here, and some
times l think it would pay me better to
90 back to the farm
81 don't suppose you make $50 year
here, do you?'
"Well, no, not exactly, but l don't
look at that altogether. The position
that it gives us in society here must be
taken into consideration, you know!"
The population of the hamlet, includ-
ing a tame bear and a dog, was only Is
souls. s.-DetrOH Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
A Wandering Heir.

The Boston Herald publishes u highly
interesting story, of which the following
is the substance: In 1869 there disappear
ed from the City of London II boy OF four
wears, named Harry Gilbert Stratton.
Since that time until yesterday, the
whereabouts of himself and his only sis
ter has been unknown, although for the
last nine years persistent search has
been made for the children, both in
Europe and America, the British Con
sul-General at New York having been
deeply interested in the case. 1t should
be stated that the children fell heirs,
nine years ago, by the death of their
parents, to considerable property in
London. Harry was found in the
tramps' lodging-house in this city yes
terday, and told q reporter his story,
which is that he was kidnapped by one
D'Atalie. noted circus performer, who
died Il short time since. He was brought
by D'Atalic TO this country, and, al
though but five years old, subjected TO
II liendish system Of training for
the profession of a contortionist. The
inhuman trainer began by bending his
tender back over his (the trainer's)
knees to make it supple, and interrupt
ed his experiments only to hog the poor
child for not yielding readily enough.
Among other courses to which poor Har-
ry was subjected was being hoisted high
in the air by his teeth, and whirled
around at the end of a strap. He natu-
rally became proficient, and travelled
several seasons with Balnum and other
circus proprietors. He will doubtless be
remembered by many as the boy who
used to stand on Il cannon held by q
woman The woman was D2Atalle' s
wife, and is now married to man
named Austin. One day Harry made q
break and secured his freedom, since
which time he has been on the tramp in
! the Middle and Eastern States. He is u
very bright lad, and is overjoyed at find
| ing that some one has an interest in him.
He states that his sister lived, at last adj
vices, at Upper Kensington, London.
To-day he was given in charge Of the
/ British Consul General, and win at once
be sent to England to claim his new
found position among civilized beings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
A Warming to Girls.

An awful case of the consequences OF
refusing a Young mans honorable love
is reported ON the West Side. A really
nice young man fell in love with hand
some girl, the only daughter OF hand
some and well preserved widow OF 80,
and offered her marriage. She ridlculed
him because he was 26, and said he was
old enough to be her father, and so on,
and with her taunts goaded him to such
a pitch of frenzy that he swore he would
be fearfully revenged. Accordingly he
proposed to and married the wretched
o,irl's mother. Now that wretched girl
has to wear stout leather boots two sizes
too large for her, and 90 to bed at p
M. and eschew the theater, chocolate
caramels, icc-cream, and, in fact, every
thing else that makes life worth living
for. her stepfather's nominal object be-
inc that when she grows up she may be
as splendidlv matured Il woman us her
mother, the compliment implied IN this
inducing the mother To second HIM en-
Enthusiastically; and when young man
comes round TO see that wretched glrl
her stepfather bounces him down the
front steps and throws his hat after him,
and tells the wretched girl that the young
man is not fit companion for her, and
that he is rs solicitous for her future as
he would be for that of his own child,
and altogether in the kindest manner
possible he makes that wretched girl
even wish that she were dead as many
As hundred times day Letall other
beautiful girls who are ever tempted to
refuse the matrimonial offers of eligible
Young men he warned by her unhappy
I fate. Chicago Tribune,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
The Russian Peasantry.

In an article on the Russian peasantry
the Molra observes that the chief peas
ant in village sometimes has more
power than any man in the Empire eX-
cept the Gar He has the power, for
instance, of ordering Il culprit to be
nogged, a right which is denied by law
to any other public functionary or citi-
zen in the Empire. Further, Il majority
of the peasants in a commune can. SEN
tence one of their number to be beaten
with sticks, and there is no appeal
against the sentence, and the commune
can still sentence a man to banishment
to Siberia for life This sentence has
been passed for such petty offenses as
stealing handkerchief ora little honey,
or opening brandy shop without the
permission of the commune. In the
Government of Samara a man was SEN
fenced to be banished, together with his
family. Shortly after, however, the
Senate, to whom the case was referred,
decided that the man should be per-
mitted to remain in his village, on the
ground that his health would not permit
of his going to Siberia. The case OF the
mans wife, however, was not consid-
cred: and the sentence was carried out,
so far as she was concerned, though she
was innocent of any crime, and had been
directed to 90 to Siberia merely in or
der that she should not be separated
from her husband.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

bic of doing good service between a
mans home and his store OF office when
not too far away, or between an office
and shop or yard, or between Il drug
store and the residence of physicians,
and it possesses the great merit of being
quite inexpensive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

A FARMER has experimental with ma
nure taken from his barn-cellar under
cover and exactly the same kind OF maj
nure dropped just outside the cellar and
of course exposed TO the weather. Inc
crop from the former was just about
double that from the latter.-LoVfH
Courier
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

IT is a singular fact that a man which
second in command at home always
wants to rule the whole of creationwhen
he gets outside his yard gate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

A LITTLE boy being asked, "What is
the chief end Of MANI replied; "The
end what 5 got the head on
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

Gov. SPRAGUE's mansion at Canon
chet contains 92 rooms,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
JUDGING HORSES.

In relation to judging horses a CORES
pondent of the Live Stock Journal, London.
says:
One of the best judges l know, once said
to me that a hunter should be judged, with
a curtain slowly raised, from his feet up
wards. That is impossible. But suppose a
horse perfect for his class standing still then
there is the most important point Of all-ac-
ton. "Hunter action" ''harness action"
and shack action in which the walk is so
important. Then there are style and quail
ty in a park hack or phaeton pair. But be-
sides pleasing yourself you must please the
public by your Cuisines" as actors call it.
However bad a horse is don't turn him out
until he has walked, trotted and galloped.
After that preliminary process begin to
weed, and do it slowly. If the reserved lot
are "riding horses" take off their saddles
and examine their shoulders. Exhibitors
like this. When reduced to four or five, if
riding horses, be sure to ride them all. New
er award either first, second or third prize
without riding a hunter or hack. There
are such impostors amongst show horses,
and exhibiting is a trade. You have moth
ing to do with soundness a horse is serious
~ lame, blind or queer in the wind; then
throw all the responsibility on the veterina-
~ surgeon. Same as to height. Most i'm
portant of all for your comfort is, after hav-
ing decided, never to give any reasons or
offer any explanations. I have always
treated any remonstrance or fault-finding
with the judges as a gross impertinence on
the part of an exhibitor.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
LIV T ST0CKK <.

ONE year ago the blackleg was causing
sad havoc among the herds of Beaverhead.
Last winter it caused great alarm on the
Jefferson and Gallatin. Now it has quit
these valleys, and herds Of the Missouri,
Musselshell, Yellowstone and Sun River
valleys are suffering, but as it seems to run
it's course in about six months there is not
so much alarm now as twelve months ago.
at one time during the summer things
seemed to come to a stand still, but it was
only for a short time. The feeling now is
better than ever before, and the demand
for stock cattle increasing. Twelve dollars
per head is freely offered for herds, count
ing everything that walks, and there are a
number of buyers, but few who offer to sell,
and they fix their prices at about five dol
lars in advance of the figures mentioned
above. Beef cattle rule about the same as
last spring. Twenty-Five dollars is paid
rapidly for three-year-olds, and $27 for four
year-old. Money is easy in stock circles,
and herd owners are perfectly independ-
ent.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
TICKS.

Cattle grazing at the outskirts of woods.
among bushes and shrubbery, and near old
hedges, are liable to be troubled with ticks.
Brushing the cattle over, once a week, with
a mixture of one part of kerosene and two
parts of lard oil, will protect them from the
attacks of these vermin. When ticks are
ound on cattle in considerable numbers,
they should not be removed by force, be-
cause, in that case, the head of the tick will
remain imbedded in the hide of the animal.
and when in large numbers, will be apt to
cause considerable irritation and inf1amma-
ton of the skin. By applying a light coat
ing Of lard oil, or a little benzine, by means
Ola brush, to the body of the ticks, they gen
orally withdraw their heads, and let go
their hold on the hide.-Natsonal Live Stock
Journal.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
VETERINARY SCHOOLS.

1t is a matter of congratulation to the
people of Iowa that there is a good pros
pect for a first-class veterinary school in our
Agricultural College. The suferings of
dumb brutes, owing to the ignorance OF
''hoss DOCTORS" cry aloud for relief. Last
week Col. Swain found that the eye of his
horse was failing. He consulted a pretend
ed adept who decided the horse had wolf
teeth, and insisted on knocking them out,
The Colonel concluded to consult a veteri-
nary surgeon in Des Moines first. The
doctor soon discovered a wheat beard in the
eye OF the horse, which was removed with
out knocking his teeth out. We heard of
another case lately. The attending surgeon
decided that there was no cure, and recon-
n killing the animal to end his mis-
cry. The owner employed a pompous
horse jocky to take him out to the bank of
the river and knock him in the head with
an axe. Placing the horse in a suitable 20
sition, the jocky struck at his head a terri
BILE blow. The horse jerked his Lead and
received a CHANGING lick on the side of his
head, his jaws flew open, his life was saved,
and he soon recovered. The next week the
Jockey advertised far and wide to cure lock-
jaw in horses. He had discovered a certain
and speedy cure. But though all after
blows were the same, the horses in all cases
fell dead under the operation.-Ioaoa State
Register.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11

the twenty-five gallons. This will suffice
for twenty-five sheep. The temperature of
the water should be kept at about 70o
Fair. Keep each sheep in the bath three
or four minutes. This will not injure the
wool.
The practice of boiling tobacco, or even of
sleeping it in hot water, is, we think, an err
roneous one, in that the essence we wish to
keep, and on which we rely for assistance
in destroying the scab. and the cause of it
is certainly more or less evaporated in the
process. A much better wash than the
above can be made for half the money!
Journal Of agriculture.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
AGE OF A SHEEP.

The first year a sleeps front teeth are
eight in number, and are all Of equal size.
The second year the two middle shed out
and are replaced by two much larger than
the others. The third year two very small
teeth appear, n either side of the eight.
At the end of the fourth year there are six
large teeth. The fifth year all the front
teeth are large. The sixth year all begin
to show signs of wear.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
sPoILING A YOUNG HORSE.

When a young horse acts badly in har-
ness, it is because he has not been properly
taught his business. 10 whip and abuse
him Is to spoil him. A horse is naturally
willing and docile, if well used, and much
may be done by kindness. patience and
Judgment in removing the Ill effects of
wrong treatment. A colt should be trained
when young, and gradually taught its du-
ties the greatest care should be taken to
avoid frightening or irritating the animal,
and much patience should be exercised. If
the animal refuses to do what is required,
punishment will make matters worse
something should be done to distract its at
%tention, when it witt generally become do
cile.-,American Agricultmist.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
between the Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas

between the Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas
City roads.
A decline of seventy-five cents in prices
here would more than equal any saving
there might be in treights, and such a de-
cline would be no more than has been caus-
ed by other cuts in freight rates. 1t is like
ly that this consideration will tend to check
shipments, the more especially since cattle
owners in the west are abundantly able to
hold their stock as long as they see fit to do
so, AMI are therefore less likely to be tempt
ed by low rates. It is the opinion of those
who are now here from the plains that the
market is in no condition to stand crowding,
and that any one who pushes his unripe cat
tie will lose more on the price than he can
gain on freights.-American Stocknaam.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
RAILROAD w~ARs-srocK MARKET.

Once more the live stock trade of the
west is cursed with one of those railroad
wars the chief object of which seems to be
the qualification of a few officials at the ex-
pense of the shareholders and of the bust
ness public. From Kearney, a point about
midway between the Missouri river and the
northeast corner Of the state of Colorado.
two rival lines extend to the Missouri-the
Union Pacific and the Burlington & Missou-
II river roads. There is no need to recount
the causes which have led to this condition
Of affairs, but it is enough to say that the
last named road has issued a circular offer
Ing to carry cattle from Kearney to the riv-
or for nothing, thus making the entire haul
from the middle of Nebraska to Chicago .c,.
500 per car. The Union Pacific will proba-
bly, do as much. Nobody will care partiou-
larly about the effect of tho war on the
roads, but there may be many who will
care for the effect on the cattle markets.
There is a general feeling of apprehension
here, the natural consequence Of other rail-
road wars affecting the live stock traffic. It
Is feared that thea tOckmen of the western
plains, tempted by the opportunity for get
ting to market for so small a rate, will rush
their stock in much faster than the market
can care for it without a serious shrinkage
in prices. There can be no doubt that the
sudden influx of the great number of cattle
the west can throw on the market at a DAYS
notice would derange the whole business,
not only in Chicago but in nearly all the
other markets of the country as well. Such
an opportunity offered to stock owners in
the states Of the Mississippi valley would
fill u markets almost instantly, as has
been done once this summer by the fight
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-09-11
SHEEP DIP.
Journal.

The Western Rural gives the following as
a good dip for sheep:
Tobacco s pounds. oil of tar IL pints, So
ash 10 pounds, soft soap 2 pounds, water
20 gallons. Boil the tobacco, and dissolve
the other ingredients in a few gallons of
water, then add enough water to make up
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-17
SALTWATER.

The criminal calendar will be called in the
district court tomorrow. .=.z--. -.
The boats Pauline and Brother Jonathan
of Durant, Wheeler & Co.'s line, are an
chored for the winter at Cat Tail slough
place this evening at DR.. Merry's Office
This play will be presented in a few weeks
by the best amateur talent in the city.
Manager Fredericks,of Opera hall, has had
a new reserved seat board made for use in
his Office. 1t is without doubt the nobbiest
and most complete board ever in use here,
and shows not only every seat in tue hall
but also the distance between the chairs and
settees, SO that persons buying tickets can
see just where they are going to sit.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION:
The seventh annual convention of this
organization in Minnesota will be held in
this city on next Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. The convention promises to be the
most successful ever held in the State.
Among the many able speakers expected to
be present are Maj. D. w. White, Rev. NJ.
MEG. Dana, Rev. David r. Breed and Rev. s.
G. Smith. Mr.. ]. P. Moon will conduct the
musio, assisted by male quartette from St.
Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. James McGranahan
will sing. Revs. A. A. Kiehle and David
Tice, of the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches, respectively, together with the Of
icers of the Y. NJ. G. A. in this city, extend
an earnest invitation to all Christian workers
to attend the convention. Arrangements
have been made with the various railroad
companies of the State for reduced rates to
delegates. The association here will have
all arrangements made for the suitable en-
tertainment of delegates. -
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-17

IT is about time for the Democracy to
come West for Presidential candidate, and
grow up with the country. If Horatio Sey-
mour had the health to accept the Presi-
dency his nomination might be wise, but
We don't believe either Bayard or Hancock
can defeat Grant. If the people desire a
military man for President they arc likely
to prefer the one with the highest rank and
they arc not likely to elect q man from q
former slaveholdlpg State, even though the
State was so small that it could not hold a
great many. David Davis and Thomas A..
Hendricks are beginning to loom up good
doal since Mr.. Pelton's defeat in New York.