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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09
B0ssier District Court.

Our District Court has been in
session since 30th ult., and bids fair
to continue the entire term of three
weeks. The criminal docket is quite
heavy, and contains several impor.
tant cases.
The case of the State VS.. Robert
Bush, for manslaughter, and the
State VS.. VIM. Mitchiner, for muir.
der, were concluded last week. Both
were discharged. IN these eases
our District Attorney, J. A. w.
Lowry, ESQ.,, was Reused, and VIM.
w. Vance, ESQ.,, appointed by the
Court to conduct the prosecution.
1t will be remembered that Mr.
Mitchiner, several years ago, was
indicted for the killing of VIM. Hall.
The violent character of deceased.
and the social position and high con.
nections of defendant, obtained for
him the sympathy of the communi.
ty. At the trial he was accompanied
by many friends from Claiborne and
Ouachita parishes, and was most
ably defended by his counsel, Col.
J. A. Snider, of our bar; Hon. John
ID. Watkins, of Minden; and Gen'l
John Young, Of Homer. The pros
ecution was industriously and clev-
erly conducted by our young friend,
Mr.. Vance, but the evidence was
clearly with the defendant, and with.
in twenty minutes after retiring, the
jury brought in a verdict of "not
guilty."
At this writing, two murder cases
remain to be disposed of, besides
ten or twelve other cases for minor
offenses. a
The civil docket will hardly be
reached before next Monday.
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Grand Jury Report.

To the Hon. r. C. Dreao, Judge Of
the Cd Judicial District Court, hold
ing Sessions in and for Bossier Par
ISL, Louisiana: The Grand Jury,
empanelled and sworn, for this term
Of your Honorable Court, beg leave,
respectfully, to report at the close Of
their labors, in regard to the matters
that have engaged their attention:
They hare passed upon and
found number Of bills, all for
minor offences, and from the dispo-
sition manifested by your citizens,
generally, We feel satisfied that here
after there will be few infractions Of
the law, that will not be brought to
the notice of the authorities to be
dealt with; and there seems to be a
growing disposition to have crime
punished whenever the proof JUST
fies convention. 81
The public roads are in as good
condition as could be expected.
We have examined the Jail and
find the prisoners we'll cared for
We find that some repairs are nee
essary on the floor of the west cell,
and much of the ceiling has been
pulled off, which should be replaced.
We also find that a pully is necessa-
~ to open one of the trap doors
We recommend that the Police Jury
have said repairs made.
We have examined the various
public offices, and find them proper
" kept and in good condition.
In conclusion, we tender our
thanks to your Honor, and to all the
officers of your Court, who have
been very prompt in rendering US
all the assistance in their power, and
ask to be dismissed from furtherat-
tendance on the Court.
Respectfully submitted.
w. 6. BURT,
Foreman Grand Jury.
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Valuable Facts from a Safe Source

The affairs of this country have
become so extended that it is only
by a carefully prepared synopsis in
the form offigures that one can hope
to understand what is really going
on. Hon. A. r. Spofford, the Lii
brarian of Congress, is the only man
who has the facilities at his command
for collecting complete National
statistics and he does it with the
greatest care and accuracy. His
latest issue, 1.-THE American Treas.
ury of Facts" has been sent us by
Messrs. Fl. ii. Warner 81 Co., pro.
priet0rs of the valuable Warner
Safe Remedies. This book is min
encyclopaedia itself, containing,
in addition to vast amount of ma
tional matter, about all of value that
has transpired in this country during
the past year and reflects credit
upon the compiler as well as upon
the enterprise of Messrs. Warner &
Co., in selecting it.
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Eagle Bird by Chance !"

Editorial Cor. of Claiborne Guardian.l
Over on Red River, and on certain
lakes whose names we do not now
remember, we are told that eagles
are frequently seen. Captain John
IL. Nattin, Of Collinsburg, wears the
laurels for a great feat in eagle kill
ing. Capt. Nattin has store at
Collinsburg. He either saw it him
self or was told that an eagle caught
and carried off a lamb. He mount.
ed bis horse, followed the bird, kill
ed it, and brought the lamb home
with him alive.
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Minden Female College.
IMinden Democrat.I

tMinden Democrat
This popular institution will open
its 9th session on the 18th day of
September. The school, under Col.
Thos. o. Benton's able management,
has no superior in the State for the
education of females, and its loca-
ton commends it especially to pa
rents and guardians who desire to
see their girls to place where they
will enjoy good health and at the
same time receive thorough eduea-
ton. Minden is celebrated for it's
intelligent and refined society, which
is mainly due to this Institution
We invite attention to the new ad-
vertisement in this issue.
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Congressional Convention.
shreveport Times.l

shreveport Times.
NATCHITOCHES, SEPT. 6.-The
convention opened proceedings by
selecting Hon. B. f. Jenkins, of De
Soto, temporary chairman. The
committee on credentials reported all
parishes represented and no contests
recommended. One additional vote
to Webster for the lost box was
adopted. Elected Hon. John G..
Vance, of Bossier, permanent chair.
man; F. Fl. Gosman temporary Sec
rotary. Nominations are proceed
ing. No change from candidates
already announced. Blanchard'S
chances appear good.
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"a In another place will be found
the card of DIR. W. j. Moblcy, Ply
stefan and Druggist. The Doctor is
we'll known in this parish, and his
place of business will soon be as ia
miliar to our people as himself. At
his store can always be found full
assortment of pure drugs, and cour-
teous treatment awaits his custom
ers. Great care will be taken in fill
ing orders. Read the card and then
call on him.
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Notice Of Election.

pursuance Of an Ordinance of the Police
1 Jury Of the Parish Of Bossier, passed at
Bellevue on the 9th day of July, A. D. 1889,
notice is hereby given that . second special
election will DO held in the parish Of
Bossier on the 18th day Of September, A. D..
1880, to locate a new parish seat for the Par.
ish OF Bossier-the last election for said Dur.
pose having resulted in no choice In this sec.
ond election but swo points are to be voted fer,
viz: Benton and Coleville. Said election 10
be conducted under the general election laws
Of the State, and at the polling places at which
the last preceding general election was held
Each voter, at said election, shall have printed
or written on his ballot: "For Parish Seat
Benton or "For Parish Seat, Coleville .
designating the place of his choice b1.'s
Done and signed this Oath day of Jply,
1850. w. b. B0GGS,
President Police Jury BOssler Parrish
T. N. BRADEN, Clerk Police Jury.
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shreveport Standard

Natchitoches, Sept. 6.-No telling
the result yet. Eighteenth ballot
resulted-Cunningham, 9; Jeffries,
II; Blanchard, 10; Snider, II; ELAN,
s; Watkins, 6. There arc no indica-
tons from the above. Bienville and
Red River are throwing their votes
from Watkins to Elan, Blanchard
and Snider.
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DR.. Probert's Mala rial Remedy
Safe, Sure and Simple.

Nhe greatest enre ever discovered for ChiiIs
I and Fever, intermittent Fever, Billions.
Fever, Bilious Headache, Typhoid Fever,
Liver Complaint and all Malarial Diseases u
Kennedy composed exclusively of Reefs, Herbs
and Gums. II is perfectly free from ealenel
and qninine, possessing all the virtues Of these.
remedies without any Of their deleterious ef-
Effects. Try it and be convinced. IF your
druggist has not got it, send te me for it. Price
per box SO cents. Sent by mail, postage paid.
Over 100000 Boxes sold since january, 1873,
without newspaper advertising. We have
thousands of letters from those who have used
our remedy with the most beneficial effects
Send for our little Yellow Book, containing
testimonials, etc.
81 Sold by druggist and dealers generally.
GEO. E. KING, General Agent,
oct Isl SIS Broadway, New York.
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The Eremi,sg V.sstso,. /,
RALEIGH, N. c..

RALEIGH, N. C. #oS
A paper tor the people, a paper that is read
"A byeverybody in Raleigh 1t tells about
everything donein Raleigh. 1t has no politics,
is published every day in the week except
Sunday. and then its editors 60 to church. Il
is good and cheap advertising medium for
business men. Price % a year, Is cents .
month, N Address Evening Visitor" Raleigh,
n. Y. tsepY
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

~ We are indebted to Mr.. w.
: Aelsh for several very large and
:. s'uoosly Favored pears, raised on
paace a few miles north of Belle
The sight of such excellent
as'e ought to be enough to convince
= most skeptical that here in Bos-
a se can raise as good fruit as
- % desired by any one. Why
give more attention to our or
'hards,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09
The Tax Rolls

E,0r 1880 are now on file In INV Office. and IN
Il the mortgage Office in this parish. Taxes
are Low due, and will become delinouent IN
the 3ist day of December, 1880, and viii draw
8per cent. per anuum from that date until aold
IN accordance with article 2l0of the Constitu.
ton Il, Z. WYCHE.
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

q Politeness is to a man, what
'eaaty is to a woman. It instantly
mates apleasant impression OF him.
etheopposite generally creates,
- - quickly, a prejudice against
IN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

Succession of In District Court, Bos-
Robert B. Hughes sier Parish
Notice is hereby given that Isaac f. Martin
IN has this day filed in the Clerks office of
this Parish an application praying to be APP
pointed administrator of the succession of
Robert B. Hughes deceased
Now, therefore. unless opposition is made
said applicant will be confirmed administrator
as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of office at
Bellevue, La, this the 9th day of August, A.
p, 1880 THOS N BRADEN
2S' Clerk District Court
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q Money and time are the two
peat burdens of life. The unhap
pat Of all mortals is he who has
nae Of either than he knows how
edispose of protitably and usefully.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

Ex-Gov. Paul o. Hebert, died in
New Orleans On Goth ult., in the 61st
year of his age. He was elected
Governor of this State in 1852, and
was a Confederate Brigadier Gener.
al in the late war.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

q The household of Rev. j. w.
ledl0ck was gladdened last week
bgthe arrival of a wee girl baby. 1t
las come to stay.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

p When our farmers set about
peodacing the bulk of the articles
ney consume and now pay money
q, the date of their prosperity and
god times will commence, aud not
before,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

Nhe leading Democratic Daily and Weekly
L Of the South. Published by John l..
kapier q Co, Mobile, Ala, and reaching into
every section Of the West and South. West
Advertisers can find no such medium a. the
REGISTER for making themselves known to
the people OF Alabama, Mississippi, and the
adjoining States.
Subscription to Daily, $I2. Weekly, % per
annum. Address {7 - -
JOHN L. RAPIER Il CO,
sep vi Mobile, Ala.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

y In the case of the State VS..
Wn.E Mercer, charged with killing
!soes Mercer last April, the Grand
!lFy last week unanimously ignored
be bin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

/ will be at the following places. on the fol
L lowing days, remaining one day at each
place. to register all who are legally entitled to
register:
Fillmore, Tuesday, September 18th
Atkins Landing, Wednesday, Sept Goth.
Benton Friday October LIST. a
Collinsburg. Saturday. October ID
Red Land, Monday. October 4th.
Rocky Mount, Tuesday, October 5th.
Balance of time, until day of election, my
registration books will be open for registration
of voters, at Bellevue.
JOHN NJ. ARNOLD, Registrar.
September9, 1880. Ats
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Memphis Appeal.
ESTABLISHED 1870,

Nhe Appeal occupies a leading poait;on
among the daily newspapers of the
Country. It's news Is fresh and reliable. Al
an advertising medium for the country tributa.
~ to Memphis, the Appeal Is unequaied. Sub
scription, per annIim. Daily 80; Weekly. Al,
GALLAWAY & HEATING.
sep9I Memphis, Tenn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

~ The first bale of new cotton
@ brought into Bellevue Wedues-
", September LIST, by Mr.. Jere-
NUN Bryant, whose farm is across
oouceau, about seven miles north
y own. 1t was classed low mid
s''ag and sold to e. r. Moore & Son
' ioa cents. The bale weighed 49S
pounds.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

B It is always safe to learn from
or enemies. But it is seldom safe
!einstruct even our friends.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

% From the GOODNESS of the at.
nosphere on yesterday one would
appose a Chicago drummer was
IN town.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

q Cotton is opening very fast,
nd cotton picking is the order of
y DAY in this section of country
oss tew idlers are to be seen, as
Wety available hand is at work
ptnering in the feecy king.
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u. Henry She11herd.

A ttorney at Law, Shreveport, La. viii
"A practice in the Courts Of Caddo and adj.
joining parishes, also in the Supreme and Fed
erai Court OF tho State. vlSn5l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

~ California is thirty years old
hday. She was admitted to the
Union September 9th, 1850.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

~ See registration notice of Mr..
KIN N. Arnold! Be sure and reg
liter your name as a xoter.
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B The people were complaining
d too much rain Tuesday. People
m very hard to please.
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Y. II. WISE.
5ISE. E.R. UERNDoI
Wise f. He2.nIlO1a.

A ttorneys and Counselors at Law, Shreve.
~ port, La. Will practice in the courts of
Caddo Bossier and Red River parishes and in
the supreme Court OF the State. vlSn5l
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Agents and Canyassers

M AXE from $25 to $50 per week selling goods
w for e. G. RIDEOUT & Co., 10 Barclay
street, New York Send for their Catalonge
and terms. "a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

q The most illiberal-and preju-
died people are always those with
Ao smallest souls.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

R People who patronize lotteries
mat expect to be swindled.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

q Do not kill all the game
leave some for next year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

R Now is the time to get your
mad for winter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

u The Grand Jury report will
! found in another column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-09

R There have been a great
usuy persons in town attending
District Court.
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Agents Wanted.
Life and Adventures Of Frank and
Jesse James,
The Noted Western Outlaws.

By HON. J. a. UACUS, Ph. D.
4 true and thrilling account tIllustrated) of
"A their bold operations for Is years in 20
different States and Territories, battling detec-
book OF the year. 10000 sold in three months.
50 cents for outfit; 81 80 for sample cory. Lib
eral terms to Agents N. d. THOMPSON g.
CO, Publishers, 500 Pine St., St Louis, No
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M. C.. .MOseIeu,

4 ttorney and Counselor at Law, Minden,
~ La Will practice in the Courts of Bos-
sier, Webster Claiborne, Bicnvllle and Red
River parishes. VIC n27
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R See notice of r. E. Wyche,
!, collector.
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SHREVEPORT, Sept. 7th, 1885,
Cotton. This day. Yesterday
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= Sunshine, rain and mud.

~ The Grand Jury adjourned
II Friday.
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u. ID. Watkins,
A ttorney at Law, Minden, La Will prac.
"A tice in all the Courts in Bossier and
Webster parishes. vi9.nl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-01
An African Empire.

The Paris Figaro has just published q
further installment of Count de Semelle's
report on his travels in Central Africa.
He was highly delighted with the Sui
tan Amrou, who resides in fortified
city, and who can place in the field 5O,-
600 horsemen and Joe, 900 foot soldiers.
The greater portion of this force, how
ever, is only armed with bows and ar
rows, the rest only having flint muskets.
The Sultan, says the Count, exercises
absolute power, and treats travellers
with the greatest hospitality. He found
his Majesty aware that there was anoth-
er country as powerful and as rich as
England-France-and adds: g Besides,
Amrou is tired of that English policy
which tends to restrict his power, and
he is very willing to welcome the French
and to facilitate their commercial rela-
tons with his people. Before my de-
parture he gave me a letter for the
President of the Republic (the great
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-01
The Audiphone.

Enough was accomplished at the pub
lie exhibition of the audiphone in this
city, November q, to show that we have
in it an extremely promising aid to those
afflicted with defective hearing. 1t is
quite possible, too, that it is the leader
in line Of invention which will ulti-
mately enable the mute to speak as well
as the deaf to hear.
The instrument is simply thin plate
of vulcanized rubber shaped like a
Japanese fan. When in use it is curved
to give it the requisite tension, by means
OF cords attached to the outer edge of the
fan and fastened at the junction of the
handle. When the top of the fan is
placed against the upper teeth the i'm
pinging sound waves create sensible
vibration which is conveyed through the
teeth and the bones of the. face Cor posi-
bly, by the dental nerves. to the auditory
nerve. With little practice the sounds
thus received are interpreted the same
as if they reached the nerves of hearing
through the ear; and thus the deaf are
made to hear more or less distinctly,
provided, of course, that the auditory
nerve itself is not defective. Expert
ments are being made with a class of
deaf-mutes to determine whether such
unfortunes can be taught to speak by the
use OF this invention, result strongly
indicated by the results thus far OBJ
tanned. In any case the audiphone
seems to mark decided advance upon
the old-fashioned ear-trumpet.-Scie
tifc american.
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Grandfather Lickshingle's Christina.

Grandfather Lickshingle called the
children around him the other night and
said:
"Well, my little Solid Mouldouns. YOU
want to hear a beautiful Christmas story.
do you? And so you shall, my pretty
dears," and he chucked each dimpled
chin.
"Several years ago this very evenin'
the thermometer was in the identical
notch It is now-hangin' behind the
kitchen stove. The wind was BLOWN
great guns, just as it is now. To give
you better idea of the severity of the
weather, / will state that street-peddler
mounted goods box on the street cor
ner and offered corn medicine for sale
which he said was a positive cure if taken
regularly three times a day before each
meal. A storekeeper on the opposite
corner threw an egg at the peddler.
The egg froze solid as a rock while
crossln, the street, and crushed the ped
dler's skull. l was foreman of the Jury,
and We brought in a verdict of death
from exposure. But this has nothing to
do with the story. which is a tale of
yule-tide. Fitz-Clarence Duzenberrv
passed along the street, his false teeth
chattering with the cold. He met his
sweetheart and her mother, and, for
gettin' his bald head and the state of
the weather, lifted his hat. The bald
spot was exposed only for moment,
but the fatal work was done. The bald
spot froze harder than the ace of spades.
Fitz-Clarence did not know any thing
was the matter until he got home and
sat down before hot fire. Then he
began to thaw out on top of his head,
and in fifteen minutes he was dead
Died of softenin' of the brain,' said the
smart-Aleck of a DOCTOR