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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
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In the first terrible winter spent
by the Pilgrims at Plymouth, in
Massachusetts, the seeds of pulmo-
nary diseases were planted, and took
deep root in families which became
the progenitors Of thousands of the
American people. The prevalence
of consumption, thus early develop
ed, directed the attention of the
most eminent physicians and scien-
tltic men to an investigation of it's
cause, and the means of prevention
and cure. The best results of pro-
fessional studies on this subject are
combined in DR.. j. G. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, which is now recognized
as the worlds remedy for coughs,
colds, consumption and other dis
eases of the throat and lungs. We
believe it to be absolutely certain in
its remedial effect. 1t is a safe,
pleasant and reliable remedy, and if
kept on hand in every household,
will prove, in many cases of colds,
coughs, &c, means of preventing
more serious results Richmond,
Va, Religious Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

w. II. Scanland, editor of the
Bossicr Banner, is in his fortieth
year, and has been publishing the
Banner nearly % years. The Ban
ner is quite favorite with us, and
wesee many indications that brother
Scanland is true, good man. May
time touch him tenderly as it passes.
[ Gonzales (Teras) Inquirer.
Thanks, brother Pilgrim, for your
kind words.
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Homestead Entry No. 1ll6.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, J

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
January 18th, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
N named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and secure final entry thereof before
the District Clerk, Bossier Parish, Bellevue,
La, on 18th day of February, 1881, at the ex-
piration of thirty days from the date of this
notice, viz: Homestead Entry No. l1l6, William
Clinton Hendricks. for the west half of south
east quarter. and northeast quarter of south
east quarter of section %, township 81, range
IA, west Louisiana Meridian, and names the
following as his witnesses, viz: w. A. Martin,
of Dickson's Y Roads Pc; w. X. Paten, of
Dickson's \ Roads o; Anderson Lyles. of
Dickson's \ Roads o; and Peter Edwards, of
Dicksons X Roads p O.
L. DUPLEX, Register.
January 20, 1881. feb l7*
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

The seventeenth Texas Legislature
will be composed of 90 lawyers, 6
farmers, l physician. and l editor
in the senate; and 40 lawyers, q
farmers, 6 editors, 3 merchants, 2
physicians, l school teacher, l land
agent, and ''gentleman" from Gal
weston, in the lower house. We are
sorry to see "gentlemen" so hope
lessly in the minority.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

There was a discussion about the
title or brand that particular wits.
ky distilled in Sumter county should
have. A Schley countyman, who
was full of it, said, "I'll give you a
NAME" "Well, what name do you
suggestw was asked. "Call it-call
it Early Grave that's the name"
''Early Grave" will suit for almost
any of it. Americas (Ga.) Recorder.
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CandIemas Day.

On next Wednesday, February I'd,
falls in the Catholic church the feast
of the Publication or Candlemas.-
According to the Mosaic law every
woman was bound to offer her first
born male child to the Lord and re-
deem him with certain gifts. This
observance was to keep them in re-
membrance of he fact that the Lord
had saved al! the first born of the
Jews, while those of the Egyptians
were slain. Uevit. xii.) Up until
the time of this offering the woman
remained impure, according to the
Mosaic law, but on the fortieth day
she became purified. The Mother
of our Saviour complied with this
law, humbly Offering her divine Son
and redeeming him humbly with
the gift of the poor, "a pair of turtle
doves or young pigeons, while the
rich gave lamb. Levitt. xii 6.)-
Christ was born on the 25th day of
December. Just forty days later is
the End day of February, so that
this feast is kept on the day on
which, according to the bible, the
Saviour of men was for the first
time solemnly offered in the Temple
to His Heavenly Father.
This feast is called Candlemas be-
cause on this day from time imme
mortal the candles are blessed and
carried about in solemn procession
before mass. The feast has been
observed since the sixth or seventh
century, says the Encyclopedias
Britannica.
After Candlemas there was fol-
for full six weeks no feast of genera
observance. Hence superstitiou'
peasants supposed it to rule thu
weather during that time. AS thu
light of the many candles burning
in the church was the prominen
feature of the day, they were natur
ally led to observe the great light o
nature, the sun, as sign of the wealth
or, and so it is yet in Germany, til
land of weather signs and weathe
prophets, and thence found it's wa.
to this country through the Germans
When, by the Reformation tn
feast of Candlemas, or purificatio
was abolished, the superstition as t
the weather still remained, and til
part formerly assigned to the feas
was transferred to familiar ANNA
the alternating grounding. Hene
the connection between groundhos
the End of February, sunshine an
foul weather, known to everybod.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

Several of our exchanges are Civ.
ing directions allow to Dress The
most sensible way is to stay in bed
till your wife has started the fire
and then take your clothes under
your arm aud trOt to it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

The Athens (Ga.) Banner is of the
opinion that the 'Iong haired South
erners" are always welcome when
they make long bills with the North
ern people.
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Publications.

The TOMBs.-The Police Gazette,
of New York, will commence in No.
16S a history of this famous Jail
The incidents which it contains are
full of startling interest. The lives
of its noted inmates in the past and
present are Sketched in a graphic
manner. Romance anu fact are
blended together in a style which
cannot fail to delight all who love
sensational reading. This history,
in connection with the Police Ga
zette's sporting and general news,
makes that journal one of the most
entertaining weeklies published. In
No. 100 fu!l-page illustration of
scenes of the interior of the New
York Tombs, sketched specially for
the Police Gazette, will appear.
Order copies from your newsdealer
or the publisher, Richard X. Fox,
1873 William street, New York City,
Sample sent on receipt of 10 cents.
Of the many Guides and seed and
IlanC Catalogues sent out ny our
Seedsmen and Nursreymen, and
that are doing so much to inform
the people and beautify and enrich
our country, none are so beautiful,
none so instructive as Vick's Floral
Guide. Its paper is the choicest its
illustrations handsome and given by
the hundred, while its Colored Plate
is a gem. This work, althouth cost
ing but 10 cents, is handsome
enough for Gift Book, or a place
on the parlor table. Published by
James Wick, Rochester, N. Y.
! We have received copy of the
Baltimore Suns Almanac for 1881,
published by A. S. Abel Il Go. 1t
is most desirable publication, con-
tanning vast amount of political,
commercial and statistical matter,
and ought to be in the hands of
every business man in the country.
1t is given away to all subscribers
to the Sun-One of the liveliest
newspapers in the country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

Sessson-Divided into two terms oftwenty
weeks eachl
Course Of Study Full and completed
Ieachcrs-Engaged for every department,
Loeation-U nexceptionably heathfnl.
Buiidings-Large and commodious.
Grounds-Ample, retired and pleasant.
Ierms-Extremely low, to suit the times!
For Catalogue and full particulars address
GEO. d. ALEXANDER, President.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

Plenty of schools and plenty of
well-conducted newspapers are es-
sential in the formation of healthy
public sentiment Little Book Co.
sette,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
v. SHIDET,
Matchmaker and JeWeler,

TJNakes this method of announcing to ~
L his old friends and patrons and EIA,
the public in general, that he will be s&.2
found on Market Street, near Bogel's Drug
store. Shreveport, La, where he is prepared
to repair watches. jewelry, &c, promptly and
at moderate prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

FTNhe Legislature at its Extra Session, should
i one be called, will be petitioned to pass
an act changing Parish site from Bellevue to
Benton; subject to approval by the people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
JOHN Nj. LEWIS,
B rick M as on.
bellevue. LN..

Will give prompt attention to Brick laying,
w such as building and repairing chin
neys, stove fues, fire places, &c. Also, digging
and curling wells, and under-pinning houses
Anything in the line of Brick work done in
workmanlike manner, and at moderate rates,
for cash feb4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27

The NeU Orleans Democrat A Ina
nae for 1881 is a real good thing,
but coming from that we'll managed
establishment, it could hardly be
anything else. 1t is issued for the
benefit of the readers of the Demo-
crat, which is one of the very best pa
pers published in the United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
j. HeMry SheDher6.

4 ttorney at Law, Shreveport, La. viii
N practice III the Cosrts of Caddo and adj
joining parishes, also in the Supreme and Fed
eral Court OF the State vlSn5l
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males. The foreign population is
54,144; including 473 Chinese and
$40 Indians.
The basis of apportionment in
Congress is one Representative to
every 131, 425 inhabitants in the
State. Under the new apportion-
ment bill the basis will be raised
to 10000. Louisiana's increased
population will just hold her six
Representatives., while Maryland,
Alabama and Tennessee will lose
one each. Arkansas, South Carroll
Ma and Missouri will each gain one,
and Texas will jump from 6 to O.
Three States lose one each, and
three gain one each. Texas gains
three; which increases the total rep
resentation in Congress from the
South, from 1O5 to 1OS. The repre-
sentation in the Western States will
be increased from 81 to 81 members.
The New England States lose i, and
the Middle States lOseG 6. The great
State of New York loses 8, and Penn
sylvania loses 2. The colored exc
dus, gotten up for political pur-
pose, gives Kansas three new Repre-
sentatives. That reminds me that
there is scheme on foot here to au-
thorize the President to negotiate
for the purchase of some of the
Mexican Territory adjoining the
Territority of New Mexico, for the
purpose of colonizing colored peo-
pie. Then New Mexico would come
in as State. And she would have
about as cosmopolitan set of peo-
pie as there is in any country under
the. sun. Mexicans, halfbreeds.
Indians, Americans, both colored
and plain and Mormons. If a man
or woman cold not be suited down
there they would be hard to please,
indeed.
Coming back to the Representa-
ton question: Mr.. Lowe of Ala
bama has introduced resolution
fer the appointment ola Committee
to inquire into the disfranchisement
of voters in some of the States Of
New England, which establish q
property qualification. Yet they
= have their full representation il
Congress, just as if those poor white
slaves voted. Under this provision
Massachusetts would lose one Rep
resentative; and the New England
States lose between and ), as 4;
, a total.
The next Administration will b.
, Republican-horse, foot and other
q wise. The House has 147 Republi
cans-a majority of one. There ar
1874 Democrats and Greenbackers
a This makes the 293. If Malone
the Virginia Adjuster, votes wit
! the Republicans, the Senate will b
a s'tie,7 and the Vice President vii
give the casting vote which vii
give the Republicans the organize
ton and control of that body. II
dependents generally vote the Re
publican ticket, and / think 81;
hone will get over on that side. Sc
afterneXt December the Republican
will have the three branches of tn
j. Government. The vote being S
close in the House the Republican
may force an extra session, so as
organize the House in March, fo
= fear that some one may die, especia
% ly as there are several Republican
= elected from Democratic District
| For instance, Darrall, who come
:, from MIR. Acklin's District, an
o others in South Carolina, Arkans:
- and other States. When it come
+ down to figuring upon man
70 chances or probability of living {
,r the hope of political party, thin.
70 are assuming queer course. Her
20 tofore, the death of politicians d
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
The Evening VISITOR
RALEIGH, N. G.

4 paper for the people, a paper that Is ~.
A rive y everybody in Raleigh. 1t tells abess
everything done in Raleigh. u has no psl,s.st
is published every day in the week exceRs
Sunday, and then it's editors go to ehnrcni. ;sh
is a good and cheap medium through wn a..
merchants can advertise their business ~
vertising cheap Price 50 year, - s I'm .
Month Address "EVENlNG sloiiUsS
Raleigh, N. c.
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RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

The Universalists Of New England
have l7O fewer churches now than they
had in 1850.
Mr.. Sit Moon, the pastor of TIE
Chinese church at Honolulu, Sandwich
Islands, reports that 24S of his coun-
trymen in those islands are Christians.
Increased observance of the Sab
bath in Paris is shown by the fact that
in the st. Rock quarter 5000 trades
men now close their places of bus ness
on the Lord day.
"A special fund is being raised in
England 30 forward project for es.
tablishing school banks throughout the
country in connection with the element
airy schools. The National Thrift So
ciety is moving in the matter.
OF the tifty-one liberal Scotch re-
personalities in Parliament twenty-five
are Presbyterians (seventeen of the
Established church,; twenty-three are
Epsicopalians, and three are Con-
gregationalists. The nine conservatives
include seven Presby terians, all of the
Kirk, and two Episoopalians.
"A Free Education League has been
formed in great Britain to procure the
abolition of all fees in connection with
National education. The League cites
the example of the United States in free
education, and notes that France,
proiting by the experience OF other
nations, has this year established free
education in all her primary schools.
The American Cpcilian Society has
just held its annual convention in St.
Louis. This is an organization of
Roman Catholic priests and laymen for
the purpose of supprcssing the operate
style of music long in use in Roman
Catholic churches. and substituting for
the glorias of Mozart the credoS of
Haydn, the tone benediction of Won
Weber and other musical embellish-
ments of the service in the simple
Cpcilian music, which is not unlike the
Gregorian chant.
About POO Cinnamon are said to
attend the different Sunday-schools in
Brooklyn. On Sundays they 90 through
the streets following each other like
Indians, marching in single file Two
rarely walk side by side, and when adj
dressing each other they talk over their
shoulders. Their Sunday clothes in
clude embroidered, thick-soled sandals
and black cambria blouses buttoned up
at the side. They are taught in the
schools the English language and the
duties of citizenship. as well as the
truth of the Bible. They are very fond
of their schools and soon become much
attached to their teachers.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

In the Senate, on the 25th, the oath
Of office was administered to Acting Secre-
tary Shorber. Mr.. Sherman's resolution
authorizing the Librarian of Congress to re-
oeive and preserve the papers Of the Count
de Rochambeau, to await the action OF Con-
gress on proposition to sell the same to
the Government, was debated and adopted.
Ex-Governor MORGAN has peremp-
torily declined the Treasury portfolio. On
the 25th he sent dispatch to President
Arthur, after a long consultation on the
subject with the Presidents Private Secre-
tary, who, with Thurlow Weed, attempted
to prevail upon him to accept the Secretary
ship.
AT Washington, on the 25th, the
French Minister received and entertained
the French guests Of the nation in royal
style. All the diplomatic corps, members Of
Congress, naval and other prominent men
were present.
The boilers in PinneO q Daniels
spoke and hub factory, at Dayton, o., eX-
ploded and scattered death and destruction
around for a square. The scene was one of
indescribable misery and desolation. Hun
disaster, and it was found upon eXamina-
tion that there were six persons buried in
the ruins.
THREE unknown men attempted to
rob an express train on the Pittsburgh, FIT.
WAYNE & Chicago Railway, on the 25th.
The train had just left Bucyrus, Ohio, and
was running about fifteen miles an hour
when the men boarded the train and at
tempted to force their way into one of the
Pullman sleepers. They were met in the
yestibue by Conductor Shallis, who tried to
eject them, when one of the party drew a
revolver and fired several shots, fortunately
without injuring any person. The passen-
gers were aroused by this time, and the
thieves, becoming frightened, escaped by
jumping from the train.
LEIGH ROBINSON, young Washing
ton lawyer, has been assigned by Judge Cox
to assist Scoyille in defending Guiteau. Mr..
Robinson is a native of Virginia, the son Of
Conway Robinson, well known Democratic
politician of that State.
BURGLARS entered a house in the
town of Yarpalanka, Hungary, and muir
dered the whole family of nine persons, in
cluulnS an lhIahI anu Il man aSed Ninety
Two small villages in Italy, Clandio
and Valetta, were destroyed by tlre. Three
persons were killed and eleven seriously in
jured during the cenhagration. Forty fam
lilies are homeless.
A BLOOMINGTON Ol.) dispatch says
Senator David Davis expects to visit the
South and remain few weeks Immediately
upon the adjournment Of the present ses-
sion Of the Senate.
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trial on the charge OF numbering Jennie
Cramer at New Haven Conn. The evil
dence taken at the examination was ex-
tremely contradictory, one set Of witnesses
testifylng to having seen the murdered girl
In the company OF one or both OF the NAL
leys on the night of her death, while by
other witnesses, equally credible, an alibi
was clarly proven. The trial will take place
in January, and the prisoners are held with
out bond.
THE Sny Levee has again broken,
causing great destruction to farm property
in the path OF the overflow.
THE remains of the late President
have been transferred from the public re-
ceiving vault in Lakeview, Cleveland, to
that Of Capt. L. F. Schofeld, the finest in
the cemetery.
AN advance in railway rates, both
passenger and freight, has been inaugurated
by the Pennsylvania Company, and other
roads are expected to follow suit. with the
evident hope Of soon restoring rates to ante
war figures.
THE principal business portion of
Troupe, Texas, has been destroyed by Are.
THE French and German national
guests were entertained at the Naval Acad-
omy, Annapolis, on the oath.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-10-29
THE IRISH DISTURBANCES.

AN official proclamation against the
Land League was issued on the 10th. The
proclamation warns the Queens subjects
connected with the League to disconnect
themselves from it and to abstain from g1v-
ing further countenancc to it. All powers
and resources at the Governments COM
mand, the proclamation says, must be en-
ployed to protect the Queens subjects in
the free exercise OF their lawful call
ings and occupations to enforce the
fulfllment of all lawful obligations,
and save the process OF law and
execution Of the Queens wrts from him
drance or obstruction. 1t calls upon all loyal
subjects to uphold and maintain the author
ity of the law and the supremacy Of the
Queen In Ireland. When news Of the
Governments proclamation reached the
Land Leagues office q hurried council
was held. Books and documents
were secured and letters from the country
destroyed. Many books and papers
were carted to a place Of safety; the
lights were eXtinguished and the doors
locked. The executive officials decamped,
fearing arrest, and leaving only stock of
note paper and envelopes THE Land
Court opened on the Goth with crowded
attendance. Lord Justice O'Hagan said
the Court had decided on extremely simple
rules of procedure, free from all tech
nicalities. The fee for entering the Court
would be only a shilling, so nobody
could have the excuse Of not having
advantage of the Land act. There
would be similar fee on giving notice OF
appeal. Many tenants had already applied
to have their rents fixed, but decision
could not be given before the expiration of
ten days for the present. The Commissions
ers would do their best to make the act a
success. The Judges statement was re-
ceived with applause. Archbishop
Croke has published letter denouncing the
action Of the Land League in advising the
non-payment Of rents.
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Personal AND POLITICAL.

A RECENT dispatch from Rome says:
The Pope, in his address to the Italian pill
grims at ST. Peters, stated the deplorable
state of affairs placed before him the alter
native OF enduring continual captivity, made
harder daily, or going into exile. He there
fore asked the Catholics to watch and pray
FOR the liberty and independence of
the Pope. He concluded by saying he was
no longer secure in his palace; that he
was outraged in his person and dignity In a
thousand ways. The gravity and earnest
ness of the Pope made a profound impress
sion. He closed his address with his arms
raised to heaven as though imploring help
1t is impossible to describe the enthusiastic
cheers after the Pope gave his benediction.
He looked thin, worn and anxious. A gang
of roughs pelted the pilgrims on leaving the
Church of St. Yitale, shouting "Down with
the Vatican"
THE election of Window for U. S.
Senator from Minnesota is assured.
IT is said that the Emperor of Ger
many and Bismarck have offered the Pope
an asylum at Cologne.