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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

The cotton factories of Petersburg,
Va, areimproving rapidly, and seem
to be doinga good business, their
annual consumption of cotton touch
ing 10000 bales, and their annual
production being 12,OOO,OOO yards
of cloth, such as drillings, ducks,
fine shirtings and sheetings. They
have about 10000 spindles, 900
looms, and employ nearly 1000
hands.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

California's wool clip this year will
exceed IS, 100000 pounds, and the
price being good, the amount of
money received will be nearly double
that of any previous year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

The spirit of our Louisiana ex
changes still seems confident of the
triumphal march of the great Peli
can State, and our belief in her flu.
ture development, prosperity and
glory remains undiminished.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

While claiming so much credit for
the present administration, Repub-
lican speakers should assign due
credit to the Confederate Briga-
diers," who have kept close watch
over Fraudulent Hayes appoint
ments, and have rejected such as
were personally in bad order. The
Democratic Senate has done much
for the administration in this way.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

The public debt of Great Britain
amounts to $3.50, 100000. Out of
these sl52, GOO, 900 have been grant
ed as loans to different parties, $780,.
OOO,OOO are represented by shares of
the Suez Canal and $4,000, 900
have been loaned to India.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

The Sumpter (Ga.) Republican
makes complaint that there is too
much candidates and whisky in that
section for the good of the farmer
and planter. The "man and broth
er" having great fancy for both.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

Angora goats are multiplying and
thriving we'll in Western Texas, and
their owners are coming money off
them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

Accounts from large districts in
Russia and Prussia indicates short
grain crops. Four hundred and
eighty square miles were recently
under water in Silesia, totally de-
stroying the growing farm products.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

LARGE WHEAT CROP.-The wheat
crop of the United States for 1880
is estimated at 4sO,oOO,O 900 bushels,
an increase of 3O,0OO,OOO over that
of 1879, which was an unprecedented
one.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

Our motto is to unknown men or
firms-cash in advance or no co.
We have seen too many failures,
and heard of too many papers burst
ing up on account of the credit sys-
tenn Euexiag Visitor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30
The Mormons are planting a colo
nv in Salt River valley, Wyoming.

The estimated value of the fruit
crop of the United States last year
is placed at s75,0OO,0OO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

The election of Hancock and
English will establish this fact
"the people rule.'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30
JOHN M. LEWIS,
Brio K NJ a on.
Bellevue. In

VIM give prompt attention to Brick layinp,
such us building and repairing chin.
n ne stove hues, fire places, SC Alse, digging
ana cnroing wells, and under pinning houses
Anything in the line of Brick work done in =
workmaniike manner, and at moderate rates
~ s"en feb4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30
CoMINGl LOOK FOR ITll

Ipledge my professional reputa-
ton and my personal word, that my
show for the season of 1880 contains
more novelties, is more extensive,
expensive, beautiful, and in every
way the grandest and best public
entertainment ! ever presented to
the public.
p. T. HARNUM.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-09-30

r. N&a - No. 10 j. -
-sE lANSSNs
@SsS.sZZsZ-lE
P. T. BARNUM'S
Own and only Greatest Show on
Earth, will exhibit at
Shreveport, Saturday, Oct. 2
Under 250,OOG Metres of Patent
French Water-P Proof Canvass.
HUNDREDS OF NEW FEATURES
added to the principal attractions of
former seasons. Among the most
notable may be named ZAZEL,"
the late sensation of London, Paris
and New York, in her Terrific Erial
Dive, or Eagle Swoop, creating
furore at every performance. The
audience is held spell bound as she
LEAPS INTO SPACE
headforemost from the highest point
of the Pavilion, plunging through
the air nearly 100 feet, which is only
equalled by the startling Coup de
Cannon, in which sue is shot from
the mouth Of monstrous Cannon,
and projected over GO feet.
A Group of NATIVE ZULUS
in their national songs, dances and
festivities.
Madame Dockrill in her remarka-
BILE bareback act ON Four and Six
Horses.
Miss Emma Lake in her beautiful
Menge Act.
Seven New Trick Stations added
to the famous group of II Imported
Royal Stations, all appearing in
new scenes, tricks and evolutions,
under the direction Of Monsieur
Dockrill.
Madam Nelson, La Charmense
DIES Colonies, with her flock OF Ed
ucated Doves.
A Yoke of Trained Oxen in all en-
tirely odd and novel performance.
The Trained Leaping Stag,
"Landseer."
The Fire Horse "Salamander," in
his remarkable act, surrounded by
Blaze of Fireworks.
Madame Martha and Herr Ney.
gard in charming Double Four
Horse Acte de Menage.
Signor Sebastian in his Sensation.
al Bareback Act.
A CIRCUS COMPANY of the
best Artists in Europe or America.
A VAST MENAGERIE of the
rarest Wild Animals, Birds and
Reptiles, including the largest HIP.
POPOTAMUS in America, Living
Giraffe, the finest Den of Bengal
Tigers ever seen, SC.
A MUSEUM of 80, 900 Curiosities.
Capt. Costentenus, the Tattooed
Greek, the Palestine Giant, Little
Queen Nab, the pretty tiny Dwarf.
WHEN BARNUM COMES
You will see Everything Advertised
and Ten Times more. Seating capac.
ity of Exhibition Tent, 10000. At
8 o'clock Oh the morning Of the day
Of the exhibition GRAND FREE
STREET PAGEANT, never before
equaled.
One of the features Of this scene
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
ROAD AGENTS
Go Through D. H. MeEgtn for SiO5 Near
Parlin's Ranch, Oh the Tunichi.

We learn from the Gunnison Meas
that D. H. McEwen, of the lumber
firm of Haverly, Boucher & Co.,
while on his way to that city last
Tuesday week, was stopped by party
of FIVE men, at the rocky point in the
willows, two miles. east of Parlin' S
ranch, on the Tumichi. The rob-
bers were concealed by the brush and
the night, and Mr.. McEwen's first in
timation OF their presence was when a
dark lantern and the muzzle of a shot
gun were suddenly thrust into his
face, with the usual salutation ::
Hold up your hands :" Mr.. Nc
Even hesitated a moment, but their
wordless demonstrations became SO
threatening that he obeyed the order
and submitted to search, which was
rapidly conducted. From his pocket
book sos in bills were taken, but
silver money and his watch were not
disturbed. The thieves. failed to
search one pocket, which contained a
number of bills, of large denomina-
tons, folded fiat One OF the search
ers detected the presence, as he ap-
parently supposed, Of large money
pouch, worn next to Mr.. McEwen'
BODY, and his clothes were eagerly
opened only to reveal one Of Hol
mans liver pads. After this down.
fall-to their expectations, they allow
ed him to go.
The first appearance of road agent:
/ in our neighborhood will serve as {
warning here, we trust. The recen
exodus of such characters.from Buen;
Vista may account for their presence
and it is by no means unlikely tina
the stages running here may be stop
ped.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
BUSINESS.

All assay work is guaranteed correct
at w. H. Underwood's assay office,
Ninth street, above postoffice. ST
The Occidental, by Charley Jessup,
is the place to get the best liquors and
cigars in town. SIT
A full line of boots and shoes, hats
and caps at A. E. Bartlett & Co.'S on
Ninth street below postoff1ce. ST.
Go to A.. Bl-tlet & Co., for your
Crockery ware. Special inducements
given to restaurant keepers. ST
Hurrah for our side. The first bill
lard table in town at the Occidental.
Charley Jessup, formerly Of Gunnison,
will be pleased to meet all of his old
friends. ST
To persons visiting Gunnison City
will do we'll by stopping at the Cuenln
House, which has recently been
opened in West Gunnison, all newly
furnished and everything first class.
5-tf.
John r. Morgan is building shop
on 9th street, next door to the Plo
neer saloon, for the purpose of carry
ing on the wagon repairing, general
blacksmithing and the manufacture of
all kinds of miners tools. All work
entrusted to his charge will be care
fully attended to.
A full line of canned goods always
on hand at A. B artlett & Co.'S, on
Ninth street. 3-tf
For accurate returns take your assays
to W. H. Underwood's assay Office.
Bob Glascott and Jim Cutler, at the
RUBY Sample Room have the finest
stock of liquors and cigars in Irwin,
and will be glad to meet their old
friends at the "Ruby," two doors
above the postofice, on Ninth st. 5-tf
"Glenn Springs" year old Sour
Mash, at the :. Ruby" on Ninth
street. Try it. ST
Stop. and think for a moment, gen
tlemen. Before you buy your supplies
60 in and see A. t. Bartlett & Co.
They have the largest stock Of groce-
ries in the city. Ninth street below
the postoffice. 3-tf
Drop in to the Ruby Sample Room
on Ninth street, if you want good
liquors or cigars. Give Bob and Jim
call, and YOU will be happy. 5-tf
Money to loan on personal collatter
ais, by ]. J. Smith.
Hardware, at bedrock prices, at
Harding Bros, on Ninth St.
Picks, shoyels, drills, hammers and
all kinds of miners implements for
sale at Harding Bros, Ninth street.
Harding Bros are now prepared to
furnish our citizens with all kinds of
hardware, tinware, miners tcol., guns,
pistols, ammunition, &c. Store on 9th
street, below the postofice.
Steel, iron. sheet-iron and tinware,
at Harding Bros Ninth St. Hardware
Store, few doors below the postofhce.
Mines bought, sold and bonded by
+ ]. ]. Smith, real estate md mine agt,
| Harding Bros. have their immense
stock of hardware now on sale at his
store on Ninth street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15


We learn from Howard ]. Smith,
Esq, Of Crested Butte smelter, that
he intends to remodel his long rever-
bratory furnaces and will have every
thing in good running order in cou-
pie of weeks. He has made arrange
ments to purchase large proportion
Of the rich ores of the district, and ex-
poets soon to be sure of sufficient
upply of heavy galena and carbonate
ores to start up his extensive reduction
works, which are capable Of treating
twelve tons per day.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
THl BANK OF IRWIN.
The Mel Who are to Conduct Tie Same.
Who They are and Where They
Came Frea--The Building.

Irwin's first bank will open its doors
to business the early part of next week.
1t will be known as the Bank OF Irwin,
and will transact general banking
business, under the firm name of Cop
pinger & Metzler.
Mr.. NJ. Coppinger, who is the presi-
dent of the bank, comes from Holden,
Mo-, where he has held the position
of assistant cashier of the Bank Of Hol-
den for many years. He is man of
large banking experience, and COM
mards the confidence and respect OF
all who know him. He has the COM
mand of an unlisaait>ed amount OF capt.
tai and intends giving Irwin a bank
ing privilege equal to that of any town
in the state. Mr.. Coppinger is social,
genial and progressing gentleman, and
we predict for him prosperous busi-
ness in our midst.
The other member of the firm and
cashier of the institution, is our Young
friend S. S. Metzler, capitalist from
Silver Cliff, Colo. For the past two
years Mr.. Metzler has been speculat-
ing In real estate and mining property
in Custer county ard has been very
successful in his operations. He is a
young man of fine business qualifica-
tons and capable of taking charge Of
the financial business of any institu-
ton or corporation. Mr.. Metzler is
a fair dealing and reliable man, as our
acquaintance with him during the past
two years has proven, and we heartily
commend him and his house to our
citizens He has control of an i'm
mense amount of capital in Colorado
as well as In the east, and Will give our
citizens bank that we reed not be
ashamed OF.
Mr.. F. w. Fuller, our well-known
fellow citizen, who was " raised in a
bank, and understands the entire bust
ness from messenger to president, has
kindly volunteered to assist Mr.. Metz
Ter in the business until the arrival of
/. Mr.. Coppinger, who is now in the east.
1t is unnecessary for us to say more OF
Mr.. Fuller, as he is well known to all.
The bank building is situated on the
southwest corner OF Ninth street and
Avenue f, diagonally from the post
Office. The building is made of
strong and heavy lumber, and is SO
erected as to be proof against burglars.
The counting room is large and com
modious, aAording room and comfort
to the patrons of the bank A large
fire and burglar proof safe is already
on hand for the security of money and
valuables.
For references they cite the First
National Bank, Denver; First Ma
tional Bank, Boulder; Metropolitan
National Bank, New York; Bank OF
Kansas City, Mo-; Bank of Holden,
Mo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
4 HANCOCK CLTB.

The first of this week the demo
Gratis of the Ruby mining district met
at the Office of Dunn & Maloney fo1
the purpose of organizing Hancock
club.
The meeting was called to order by
T. ]. Maloney. L. Kingsbury was
appointed temporary chairman and
Edward Sargent temporary secre-
tary.
After some preliminary matters were
arranged permsnent organization
was formed with ]. c. Brown presi-
dent, John Mccormick and ]. NJ.
Blakey, vice presidents, and T. 7.
Maloney, secretary.
A goodly number Of names were
enrolled as members of the Club, and
the prospects are they will make the
campaign red-hot. Their regular
meetings will be held Saturday even
ings of each week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Last Monday City Marshal Kyle
planted himself in front of our Office
door, and for moment we trembled
in our boots, but we became somewhat
pacified upon the aforesaid marshal
handing in box of cigars. on the lid
ofwhich was the following inscription: !:
Compliments of John McElroy and
Mrs. Eddy" They were of the
La Matilda brand and Maduro favor.
and if that is the quality of cigars they
sell over the bar they win evidently
have a large share Of patronage. Jack,
old boy, many thanks, and always
beaE N mind that the Lord loves !
lchessfnl siye1'as ~
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

While it is thought best to defer the
church buildings for short time, on
account Of hurry of work and rush for
lumber, yet. the preaching, Sabbath
school and social religious meetings
are intended to be held regularly ev-
cry Sunday. A committee has been
arranged to look afrer and prepare
the necessary places for meeting. Rev
A. Warren is expected to preach here
next Sabbath morning.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Messrs. J. w. Smith, J. W. Grant
and Chas. c. Thorne honored our
Office with a serenade, Monday night.
Although we were not at the Office at
the time, yet we were awakened from
our slumbers at distance, and heard
the concord of sweet sounds F"
The gen.lemsnly serenaders had evi-
IDENTIFY been on such expeditions be
fore and understood how to manage
such pleasant affairs. Come again,
gentlemen. when we are in better
quarters.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Ice, one-eighth OF an inch thick,
made its appearance in the creeks on
the morning Of the nth inst. How is
that for high?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Mr.. Lee Thompson is having a road
built from the corner Of Avenue c
and Tenth street to the Forest Queen
mine, in order that teams may haul
ore direct from the mine instead of
having to pack it to the bottom of the
mountain with burros.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Mr.. \. c. Terry, our enterprslng
saw mill man, has donated to the
Methodist church SEQ feet Of lumber
for the purpose of erecting house of
worship in Irwin. Mr.. Terry is a
very enterprising and liberal gentle
man, and is ever ready to aid a good
cause.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Mr.. A. c. Terry now has his saw
mid in full blast, and is turning out
$4,000 feet of lumber per day. The
mill is situated near the lake, one OF
the most desirable locations for a saw
mill in the county, and in access to
fine timber. Mr.. Terry is an expert
enced saw mill man and thorough
and reliable business man, whom we
can commend to the public.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

The firm Of Woods & Highwarden,
tonsorial artists, are having erected
on Ninth street, next door to the post
Office, a building suitable for their
business. When completed it will be
the finest west of the divide, being
fitted up with hot and cold baths.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Two beautiful bouquets, composed OF
sixteen different varieties of wild flow
ers, found their way to our sanctum,
last Monday, through the kindness OF
A. NJ. Ditto, cne for each OF The edi-
tors. The Junior says thanh-,, . and
We senior SAYS f" Ditto"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

The mail viii hereafter reach Irwin
late in the evening and depart at s
O'Clock TIE next morning, ard in all
probability will come and go direct to
Gunnison, instead Of Crested Butte as
heretofore. IT'S well.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Judge Soule is concerned about the
detention of freights coming to our
camp. He has been anxiously await
ing the arrival ofa case of champagne,
for the week past, consigned to Com
modore Amy, and as he asakes in the
night with dry throat and parched
lip, alter dreaming ofthat champagne,
he thinks these lbs been ! gs1ae d
z. 1 ll ! !! sesi1l epies % sa,as ~ ! ].
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Frank Allen, the man who was so
brutally assaulted and wounded by a
club, in the hands of Chas Tory, on
the 4:h of July, we are glad to see out
on the streets again, owing to the skill
full treatment of DR.. O'Ferrelll.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Mr.. J. NJ. Resoner resigned his po-
sition as city marshal, last Monday,
and We understand he has accepted
the marshalship of Haverly. The
proper authorities of Irwin have ap-
pointed Mr.. J. +. Kyle to fill the po-
sition made vacant by Resoner's res
ignation. Mr.. Kyle is sober, steady
and reliable young man, who has the
nerve and courage to perform his
dutiesin such a manner as to reflect
credit upon himself and do honor to
our town. Mr. Kyle is a native OF
Illinois, but has been in Irwin since
last fall and is we'll known to our citi-
zens.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Workman are engaged in finishing
up our +" cooler" which has four large
.cells and two rooms in front for Office
Use. 1t is mystery to US for what
use they have for cells when COM
pleted, for as yet We have had no ar
rests to speak of, and it is remarkable
fact that Irwin, 50 far, has been the
most peaceable and orderly town for
its size that we ever knew. Boys,
leok lcetle out, and see that you do
not 1T too much FIRE water on board,
fof the officials may not indulge you
- nlch s hereto6ote, and another
3 n siiliaes cone ihsery s,ox =
{ kisle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

0. P. Abricombrie, who has prac-
ticed law in the city of Chicago for
the past fifteen years, has arrived at
Gunnison City and associated himself
with Mr.. Hawleyrlate of the firm OF
Baxter & Hawley. They have their
Office on the corner of Tumichi avenue
and Main street, over Bryant s,
Wolffe's store.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Dick Irwin's new real estate Office
on the northwest corner of Ninth St.
and Avenue c, looms up quite promi
nently before the stranger as he enters
town.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
PERSONAL.

Commodore Amy left here Mon
day for New York.
Geo. R. Cornwall, City Recorder,
returned from an extended trip to Den
yer, last week.
Maj. Chester, OF the Gunnison Meaos,
came up from Gunnison last Saturday
to see the fun at the election, which
occurred in Haverly, Monday.
w. H. Beale, of Twin Lakes, a
brother-in-law Of the murdered Edge
leys, arrived in town the latter part of
last week to attend 10 the burial of
the remains.
c. S. Brann left yesterday for Den
yer and Chicago to replenish his stock
of dry goods and groceries. 1t keeps
some of our merchants on the lump
all the time to keep goods enough on
hand to supply the trade.
Walter Very of the firm OF Preston
& Very, Gunnison, was in camp last
Monday, soliciting orders for the
trade, as they have the largest and
best selected stock west of the divide,
and are prepared to do a first class
jobbing trade.
Sam. a. Gill, cashier of the Bank
of Gunnlson, and f. P. Jacobson,
vice-president, came up from Gunni-
son last Saturday and remained in
camp until Monday. Col. Jacobson
will leave for Denver in a few days, to
purchase pumps and hosting machine
ry for the Lead Chief mine.
Last Saturday we had call from
the Rev. r. I. Gross, pastor of the
Congregational Church at Colorado
Springs, and editor Of the Cozs1ega-
Aonal Ne5ss, very neat little month
ly journal, devoted to the cause OF
Christ. Mr.. Cross was here looking
after the interests of his church.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

Geo. Mellen, photographer, IS in
the camp for the purpose of taking
stereoscopic views of the camp and
surrounding country. Pictures for
sale at the wagon. corner Of Tenth and
Avenue L.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
THURSDAY, JULY Is, 1880.

The Bank Of Irwin, Coppinger &
Metzler, will be open for business on
Monday next.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

The PILOT is on sale at Preston &
Very's, Gunnison City; also at Sam
Purdy's news depot, Crested Butte.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

In another column is the card of
Messrs. Spratt g. Place, real estate and
mining agents. Any persons wishing
to purchase city or mining property,
lease or bond, would do we'll to call
on or CONT l:-unicate with them. Mr..
Place is we'll posted concerning all the
mines in this camp, being one of the
oldest citizens in the camp. Mr..
Spratt has had considerable experience
In Leadville in the real estate business,
and Is also a notary public.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15
WANTED.

To trade a good mining claim for an
No. l team and wagon. Address,
5-2t* P. O. Box 152, Irwin, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-07-15

The parties wh9 have bonded the
Fairview are doing some good work
on the same. The mine is looking
better than ever as depth is gained, and
BIDS fair to bring its owners fortunes.
, 1880-07-08

they may kin us if they wish, but we
will never let him do it. Several male
voices then Grid: "If they kill ye, others
will be killed too. "11 Mr.. McSheehy
said; 81 sympathize deeply with you; II
I had property would not do such a
thing" ..,g
After some alteration the magistrate
ordered the women to be removed. "A
scene then followed which almost battles
description. Many of the constabulary
dragged the women by the hair, threw
them on the ground, and one young
STRIPPING actually struck with the butt
end of bis rifle q poor old woman. Sew
eral more received cuts on the heads and
hands, and one girl named Bridget Nc
Corn received deep wound on the
cheek. A man named Carroll was
wounded in the hand. AT last the
women were removed, the double line OF
police were formed, and Langley posted
the notice on the, door. The police then
left for their several stations. ... ..,,.
, 1880-07-08
The Folly Of Follies.

Many persons are accustomed to dis.
regard all slight symptoms of disease,
saying, 'Let it go as it came" But
when one feels the symptoms Of Kidney
Disease such as pain in the back and
loins, palpitation, urinary arrangement,
etc.--to neglect them is the folly OF
follies Kidney, bladder, liver and
urinary complaints are always liable to
end fatally if neglected. The true cure
for them is HUNTS REMEDY, the Great
Kidney and Liver Medicine There Is
no symptom or form Of Kidney Disease
that HUNTS REMEDY is not master Of.
Sold by all druggists trial size rs cents.