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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

Carlyle generally hit the nail on
the head. He once asked an Edin-
burg student what he was studying
for. The youth replied that he had
not quite made up his mind. There
was sudden lightning flash of the
old Scotchman's eye, a sudden pull.
ing down of the shaggy eyebrows,
and the stern face grew sterner as
he said: 1.-THE man without a pur.
pose is like ship without rudder;
a waif, a nothing, a no man. Have
a purpose in life, if it is only TO kill
and divide and sell oxen we'll, but
have a purpose, and having it throw
such strength of mind and muscle
into your work as God has given
YOU" And this is the best advice
that can be given to young man.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

A SERMON WANTED.-During
these degenerate times sermons are
wanted that win not build q per-
sons hopes upon faith alone. We
need souistrring sermons, not frosa
books, but sermons from the heart
which will denounce men, no matter
how fine their Clothes costly their
houses, or fine their equipsges, who
give the short yard or lacking
weight; against men who cheat
their neighbors and walk hurriedly
to church and think that lip service
will wash away their sins through
Christ our Redeemer. Real, prac-
ticar sermons are what We need
real sledge-hammer accusations
against the shortcomings of mans
humanity. When these kind Of
sermons are preached men will per.
h1ps cease to think that they can
deceive the Almighty by their fypoA
critical pretension& .The All See.
ing Eye" discerneth all things.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

"WoMEN NEVER THINK.n-If the
grabbed old bachelor who uttered
this sentiment could but witness the
intense thought, deep study and
thorough investigations Of women in
determining the best medicines to
keep their families well, and would
note their sagaeity and wisdom in
selecting Hop Bitters as the best,
and demonstrating it by keeping
their families in perpetual health, at
mere nominal expense, he would
be forced to acknowledge that such
sentiments are baseless and false
[ Picayune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
eauqht at Baliot-ROx Stuffinq..

Tt would seem that the Republi-
cans ia Jersey City are sadly in
need of discipline ia, the matter OF
a s'free ballet and a. fair count"
There was a local election there, re-
Gently, and the Democratic candi
date for Police Commissioner took it
into his head to rise early and in
spect the ballot. boxes in his ward.
The man in charge of them was
asleep, SO he opened the lid without
protest, and found inside a bunch
Of fifty-one tickets of the straight
Republican kind, arranged in such
a way that the officer in charge
could easily scatter them BY insert
ing his hand in the opening. Real
izing that frauds Of wholesale ma
ture were intended, the Democratic
candidate sent for the Chief Of P0-
lice, and the two examined several
other boxes, and found the same
arrangement of fraudulent ballots.
The discovery created great excite.
ment and resulted in a Democratic
victory.
Before lecturing other people, the
Republicans should throw their
shafts of denunciation on their own
party workers, who are adopts in
the business of astnff1ng." But,
then, the Republican leaders stole
the votes Of South Carolin, Florida
and Louisiana, in 1876. They are,
not likely to be harsh on the sins of
their party underlings, though they
are swift in their denunciations of
their opponents. If those Jersey
City men were tried under United
States laws, they would 500 be par
dosed cut of Jail by Republicans.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

1t is strange with what fenacity
civilization clings to barbarous Gus
toms. Duelfng is one of these. II
was bora of the sublime and the
poetic, but long ago exploded idea,
of supernatural power watching
over and shielding from harm the
warrior whose sword was drawn in
the cause Of right and of justice.
Talk about the "eode of honor p
Dueling will become honorable
whenever murder ceases to be a
crime.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

Lightning is about to strike ia
this section. In the "star routen
Investigations it has been discovered
that the contract price for carrying
the mail from Red River Landing
to Shreveport was raised from
$1,000 to $4,000. Special agent
Simms reports that contractor Peter.
son sublet his contract to irrespon-
sible persons. Petitions for the in
crease of service on that route are
on file at Washington, and, doubt.
less many now wish their names
were not on them. There are also
on file eolsplaiats from postmasters
on that line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

A most telling argument is ad.
vanced by the Sparta (Ga.l Ishmael
ste in favor of farmers raising their
own meat. 1t is, that Western hoe
ralsers have a way Of killing their
sick hegs as soon as they become
unhealty, and making bacon of them
to sell in the South and elsewhere,
This may or may not be true; but,
at any rate, if the Southern farmer
raises his own hogs he is sure to
knew what he is eating.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Philadelphia Times says that
Dorsey seems to be worrying about
the Star route business a great deal
more than is good for the health of
a truly innocent man.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Standard says the first case
OF scarlet fever appeared in Shreve.
port about the Goth Of March,
Twenty cases in all are reported-11
whiteand 9 colored, 3 of these adults.
One death occurred; the child of T.
Alexander, Esq There was only
one case really under treatment last
Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Portland Standard says the
efficiency of the United States army
has been forever destroyed by the
resignation Of Col. Fred. Grant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
A Wealth of Advice.

A perfect Niagara Of counsel
pours from the Northern and Wes-
tern press upon the "solid South"
but the philosophy Of its abundance
is to be found in it's excessive cheap
ness. If it cost anything, or were
worth anything, we would not set
so much of it, although we freely
concede that those people were never
anything else than persistently di-
datic, and always disposed to second
their admonitions with the party
lash.
The high emipence of a teacher is
gratifying to human vanity. 1t pre-
supposes superiority in knowledge
and wisdom; but still, as the old
Judge said to the fluent young law
yer, 1.-THE Court is to be presumed
to Know something"
The Northern brotherhood of
counsellers should be prepared to
concede a little common sense to
their Southern pupilage. They
should admit that our chances of
an intimate knowledge of the South
ern situation in all its aspects are
far greater than theirs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

Webster Lodge, knights of Pyth-
las, will hove parade, banner pre-
sentation, picnic and address by Mr..
ME-. Mosley, at Minden, on the 18th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

A party by the name of Frank
Thompson has been appointed
Chaplain Of the U. s.. Navy. He
claims to- hail from this State. No
doubt the fag.ends of cur snce large
Navy needs praying for. But, whe
in the deaee is Thompson, anyhow 2
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Senate has confirmed the
nominatioe of Don A. ,Pardee, of
New Orleans, as Circuit Judge of
the Fifth Judicial District, consist
ing of Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
Wrong System.

The credit system that prevails in
this State, and that prevails in all
Of the Southern States, should be
abolished, and the sooner the farmer
quits buy ing on credit the better
for him. Thousands have lost their
farms and homes, after toiling for
years, just from needlessly going
into debt, and eventually having to
mortgage the homestead, and, after
y few more years of interest paying,
very and struggle, the mortgage
consumes the substance and drives
tile original owner away, homeless.
Tnder some circumstances it is we'll
enough to GO IN debt; for instance,
in the purchase of land where the
purchaser has not The money to- buy
with, or in buying seed and teams,
or in stocking the place. Many an
industrious man has gone to- new
land and bought everything on q
credit, and by frugality paid for the
same in the products of the lund.
But what we deprecate is the habit
of most of all our producers having
places where they run up bills, and
frequently buy things that are not
necessary Where this easy way OF
getting things prevails many an
imaginary want is supplied, the
creditor complaeently smiling and
apparently anxiously waiting upon
them, until, frequently the bill has
so accumulated that when pay is
demanded it cannet be raised. Then
an imperative demand is made for
security, the home has to be mort
gagged, or, if it does not reach this
point, the debt has become O burden
and a source of trouble.
If you practice paying for an arti-
Gle when you get it you can buy
cheaper, and you will buy only what
you need, and as a matter of course
you will be considered good custo.
mer; you will also be independent.
To-day there are many mortgages
on farms, and the mortgager knows
and can see that there really was no
need for his farm being plastered ii
this way if he had been prudent
and careful and not supplied so
many imaginary wants.
Too many farmers run up long
accounts at the store or grocery,
keeping he account of what they
purchase; and, in consequence, often
buy beyond their actual ability
to pay. Now, let each farmer re-
solve to go On a cash basis, and re-
solve to keep out of debt, and he
will see how much better off he will
be IN a few years.
Try and produce what you need,
and when you must buy try to have
something to sell to buy with.
There is not one out of fiety that 90
into debt that might not avoid it If
they cheese, and none are independ.
ent, happy and coatestea shat are
harassed with debts. Foresee
the danger, be wise, and keep out
of debt.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

Pennsylvania has held the posi-
ton of the leading State in the iron
industry for over one hundred years.
In 1880 it produced within a fraction
of One-half of all the iron and steel
manufactured in the United States,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

John Kerrott, assistant postmas.
ter at Little Rock, Arkansas, after
robbing the government Of about
$4,000, ''star routed" for parts uat
known, recently. Of course he is
''highly connected" and truly loyal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

Republicans in Washington are
trying to console themselves BY say
ing that the Democrats will suffer
alse by the Star route exposures.
Turn on the light.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Americas (Ga.) Recorder has
been informed that number of
Confederate dead are to be found
lying about the grounds of the An.
Jacksonville cemetery.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Philadelphia Times thinks a
map of the Presidents backbone
should be hung up in the Senate
chamber for future reference.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The MexHaaS dent tarn cut te
honor Grant worth a cent. He ex-
pected an ovation; he gets cool 81.
lence. He hasn't felt so bad about
anything since the 306 were out.
voted at Chicago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
v. SHIDET,
Matchmaker and Jewels

T7akes this method of announcing Y
L his old friends and patrons ~
the public in general, that he VIII ~
found on Market Street, near boeas.
store, Shreveport, La, where he = rS
to repair watches, jewelry, &C., pronr.ss
at moderate prices. Satisfaction guai''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
ssCOTTONy''

4 weekly journal in the interest q y
IA Growers, Factors, and Mahufacta u
Published at 5, William street, New ~.
an association of New York and Soutnes,,
tlelnen. Contains fresh and reliable 49,
gossip from all cotton producing ana .
ing points; inside views on the DONG y
New York Cotton Exchanges speeial
and communications from ppoIpinens v.
etc. The only cotton trade paper.
copies sent free. Terms 90 per anBun. 4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Tribune thinks the measles
will yet become epidemic in Minden.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19

The Baptist of Shreveport held a
protracted meeting last week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
BOazanan's Boarding House
and Feed Stables.

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA.
rood Table Board, the very best the market,
~ affords, at 25 cents meal.
The Stables are largo opd r.. =; ,
der. Stock well taken care of by experienced
hostlers, and ~plentifullv fed at 25 cents per
reed WIN. BOAZMAN,
Fi'nt3 Proprietor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-05-19
j. Henry Shepherd.
WISE. Ell HERyp.
Wise r. HerNdcn.

4 ttorneys and Counselors at Law, Sbrev.
N port, La Will practice in the coa,ts a
Caddo, Bossisr and Red River parishes and i
the Supreme Court Of the State. ylsa5I
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
PASSENGER LISTS.

CARLIN, December 6eh.-Passed here to-
dag, to arrive in Sacramento tomorrow !:
Lord Beaumont and servant, England !;
George Thyarks and family, Menlo Park,
Cal; Albert j. Trull, Enoch Foster, Boston,
Mass; Mrs. John Metcalfe, Miss Ruth Met
Gulf, Mrs. +. III. Rathbone, John G. Foster,
w. NJ. Babcock and wife, Miss Babcock. G.
A. Eichelberger, San Francisco; F. T. Haw.
ley, Trinity county. CAL; Mrs. NJ. j. Lane,
Galena, Idaho Miss K Wilson, Miss K.
Iunes, Chicago; Miss NJ. A. Wing, Needham,
Mass; Major. General Irwin Mcdowell, U.
S.A.; Treadwell, CIV. Sco6eld, B. J. Dodge,
Cleveland. N. Y; George Arthur, U. s. N. !;
G. I'll. MydgermoLt, Salt Lake City; Mrs
B. d. Williams, A. F. Whitcomb. Vermont; !;
Miss Lizzie Hooper, Canada; VIM. Eek
hardt, Sacramento; w. Ii. Yager, Louis.
vile; Mira. M. K. Butterheld, Colorado 1872
emigrant passer gers. including 125 males.
NEwHALL. De,ember 6,b.-Passed here to-
day, TO arrive IN San Francisco tomorrow !:
J. b. Balls, New York Afrs. j. Michaelson,
San Frahcisco Judge Hastings, Napa; Mrs
q. r. Allen, Mrs. s. Williams, Oakland j;
C. W. Craig, A. Laohman, San Francisco |;
DR.. Evans, U. s. A.; J. I. Blackson, New
Mexico; G. NJ. Blake, San Francisco; W.
Wright, wife aud two children, Cotton A.
H. Stevenson, Mrs. DR.. Hammel, San Fran
cisco; G. A. Lee, Kansss C. A. Silyelley.
wife and mother, Hauford c. Da,gers. San
Francisco John I. Murphy Oakland f.
Y. Chapman, San Franciscr; W. G.. Hutch
irsoh, +. w. Craig, Arizona Territory Jas
Marytt, San Francisco D. Altman, John
Bloser Los Angeles; James A. Ryan, New
York; w. X. Gates, Mrs. S. P. Deattie, San
Bernardfno; B. +. Pinkerton, Texae.
OMAHA, December 6sh.-Left here to-day.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
San Francisco stock Sales.
AFTERNOON srssIos.

1t is understood that the man who wrote
the following in the Chicago Tribune has
been ordered to leave the town instanter
"'Twas terrible moment. The man was
evidently drowning, while the crowd on
shore stood helpless and Mortified. At this
junctnre some one yelled, oh, for boat 2
But there was no boat within ten miles The
suspense became awful, and the sun sank into
the misty bosom of the West like bloody
pumpkin. All at once female voice was
heard above the roar of the breakers
Never mind the boat; take one of my
shoes = 1t was the voice of heroic Chi
cago woman, and the applause that greeted
it was heard 300 miles at aea. :"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
E0RgEGE NEWS.
Russia. austria and EtaIv.

LONDON, December cha Vienna eorre-
spondeRt OF the Standard vcucaes for the
authority Of the following: Some time back
Russia sounded Italy in regard 70 joint action
against Austria. italy received the proposals
favorably, and preparations were actually be-
gun to repeat the events OF 1866, with the
exception that Russia was TO play the part
which Prussia then performed; but the
scheme became known to the Austrian and
German Governments, and Bismarck ac-
cordingiy arranged the Dantzic interview.
When Italy perceived that an Austro- German
alliance would be able to withstand an Aus
tro Russian conflict, she resolved to attain
her ends with the help of Austria, Italy be
lieving that Austria cherished important de-
signs in the East of Europe, and would consent
to the transfer of Trentins, or some other part
of Italy. Tie Irredenta, in order not TO be dis
turhed iu the case, instructed Count De R9hi-
LIANT, the Italian Enbassador al Vienna, to
suggest an interview between King Humbert
and Emperor Francis Joseph, as preliminary
to an alliance. The Italian Minister. who
accompanied King Humbert 10 Vienna, intro
duced the Trentins subject, but withou. suc-
cess,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
NEVADA.
KILLED by the Cars-Deneient Receipts.

Killed by the Cars-Defcient Receipts.
RENO, December 6th.-W. 81. Adams was
found this morning lying on the track at
Bridge 26, fifteen miles west of Reno, with
both legs crushed and head hurt: He was
brought here and taken to the hospital, where
he died this afternoon. He was from Lynn.
Mass, and had a poll tax receipt dated Butte
county. 1t is thought he was riding on the
brake beam and fell off.
The Gasetm yesterday described several
pieces Of valuable property omitted from the
roll by Assessor Flanagan, and today it is
found that be is short on his poll-.ax.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
EFAIl.
Arairs In Mormomdom.

SALT LAKE, December 6.h.-Great excite
rnent exists here over the action of the city
authorities in seizing liquors of dealers
against whom the city has cases on appeal.
n. 4. Gray's hall was seized to-day for costs
in license suit. The saloon was completely
gutted Of it's contents by the Sheriff s posse.
The Sheriff has executions against twenty
other dealers, and will make seizures this at-
tarnoor. The saloon men threaten to make
forcible defense, and riot is expected.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
SALT LAKE, December 6th-The liquor
dealers held a hurried meeting this afternoon.
and resolved TO make no resistance to the
seizure OF their goods by the Mormon author
tiles Several Thousand dollars worth of
LIQUORS was seized and taken to the City Hall.
More saloons will be raided tomorrow. Vast
crowds gathered on the street and watched
tbs proceedings, aud though some loud talk
was INDUCED in there was no collision with
the Mormon authorities.
The tone of the Presidents message gives
great hope to the Gentiles, and the Mormons
are anxious.
The DeseJet Nelcs did not issue this even.
ing, concluding to wait until morning TO give
the full text OF the message.
The Tribune Office is crowded with leading
Gentiles discussing the message, and al.
though it gives great satisfaction, many ex-
press the fear that it will all end in smoke,
as usual.
A new church has just been organized here
of Mormons. and claim that Brigham Young,
Taylor and kimball introduced the doctrine
of polygamy and blood atonenent contrary
to the original belief Some polygamists are
joining this church, renouncing their polyg-
amy and refusing TO pay any more tithes.
The last issue Of the Quarterly Rertew, a
Norman r,ooaz:no cc1lu for dissolution of
partnership between Church and State, and
advocates an anti-Tsbernacle party. Co try its
strength at the next municipal election to
overthrow the irksome Church rule. The
time was never riper for crushing out OF
polygamy than at present. az the Mormon
masses are growing more discontented with
the throne rule of the Church.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
MINING NOTES.

Everything promises brisk mining sea-
son in Shasta and Trinity.
The quartz interests of Nevada, Amador
and Placer counties, are very brisk.
The New Cottonwood district is near
Pyramid Lake. and is attracting consider
able attention.
James Broderick has leased his gravel
claim at Colombia Hill, Nevada, for six
years, to the Meen Lee Hong Co. The
lessees propose to work the mine by hy-
draulic process, and will run bedrock
tunnel,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

THOUSANDS OF ladies to-day cherish CRATE
ful remembrances Of the help derived from
the use of Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. II positively cures all female
complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, No. 2sS Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass,
for pamphleta
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

THAT was happy suggestion Of our friend
Jones four-year-old hopeful, who instantly
prescribed st. Jacobs Oil for his grand
matism.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
w. H. HARE, d. ID. S.,
STAR MILLS AND MALT HOUSE,
NEuBoUaC & LAGEs,

~vos 20. 70 AND 81 FIFTH ST. SACRAMENTO.
~ dealers in Produce and Brewers Supplies,
Aa utacturers of Malt and all kinds OF Meals, etc
0afmeaI. Cornmeai Cracked Wheat, Graham Flour,
Bnok1heat Flour, etc. New Grain Bags Tor sale
Agents for Buckeye Mills Flour, Marysvine. nis-ip
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

PfMpLEs and other skin disorders quickly
yield to that thorough blood purifier and
tonic, King of the Blood.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

STOP THAT CoueH.-Use Hs-nmer's Glycerole sf
Tar. Fourth and streets, Sacramento
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

HAMMERS GIycerole of Tar for coughs and Geld
the best remedy for children.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07
The TraIn.vyrecher Case.

AUBURN, December 6sh-In the Frazier
train wreckiDg case to-day, the prosecution
consumed the entire forenoon IN making
their opening statement. This afternoon
General Hamilton, for the defense. made HE
statement. He said he should prove an
alabi on the part of Frazier, but would not
put either Steinegal or Shinn On the stand.
The examination of the two engineers,
one fireman aud one brakeman consumed the
rest of the afternoon. Their testimony is Of
course the same as in the previous trial, and
the Courts order prohibits any one from fur.
nishing any part or synopsis OF it for publi-
cation. The intention of counsel in the case
is to fiaish it as soon as possible; but they
ere not so far advanced as they were on the
first day in the previous trial.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

HAMMERS Glycerole OF Tar all diseases OF the
throat and lungs. Ask your druggist for it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-07

The Fourth Annual Riverside Citrus
Fair begins to be the topic of conversation
in that enterprising community