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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-10-13
T he Birds Must Live.

Some very knowing people must
think, judging from their expressed
opinions, that birds, animals, ETC., can
live without food. But they are mis-
taken. Every bird eats enough
to sustain itself, if it lives at
all. Every bird that comes among
us in the spring to spend the six months
with us gets its board, of some kind,
from our fields, gardens, etc. They are
all more or less injurious and all more
or less beneficial, and the latter, under
all circumstances, fully or more than
compensates for the former. What
they particularly do in the one case or
the other is not always apparent. The
crow has always been denounced bitter
~ and killed, a bounty even being some
times paid for its head; yet we believe
It. is of real value to the farmer in the
end. The blackbird (grackle) is espe-
cially disliked, but the hostility to it is
no better founded than against the crow
and many other birds. Last fall we
saw at least seventy-fve of these birds
In grass plot of ground of not over
half an acre, Passing slowly over it de-
vouring the insects by the thousands.
From its location and the shortness If
the grass, which had been pastured. the
insects had gathered there in myriads,
as could be seen from their disturbance
by the steady progress of the feeders.
The young OF these birds, which were
at this time fully on the wing, had been
Matched and were then roosting on the
premises OF two or three gentlemen
nearly mile off, where all birds are
protected against gunners or otherwise.
and we have yet to hear for the first
Time that they desire to get rid of their
guests.
On visit once to the residence of
one OF OF these gentlemen. while sitting
upon his piazza toward evening, we saw
no less than five wild yound rabbits rum
nlng fearlessly about over his lawn.
knowing that they would gnaw Young
trees when the snow interfered with
getting their necessary supply of food.
we inquired whether they were not de-
structive at such times. s.Not at all },
was the response. s.Throurhout the |
winter they are regularly fed offal veg
etaoies and hay; and in November and
december, when they become fat, most
Of them are trapped and consumed
The robins, catbirds, bluebirds, ETC..
devoured considerable portion of their
strawberries, grapes, etc., and the sew
eral varieties of sparrows eat some
seeds, in season, but they were regard
ed as friends rather than enemies. oh
serving farmers, and others of expert
snce, who pay proper attention to these
'hlngs, seldom differ in opinion. Ger
'adntoacn Telegraph.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-10-13
In the Home of the Rather.

The table lands of the Lackawanna
Valley lie several hundred feet above
this village, although only few miles
distant. Some time ago the old tannery
and excelsior mill in that neighborhood
discontinued operations, and these
heights have since grown up with a
thick covering of scrub oak, pine and
chestnut. which renders travel through
them exceedingly difficult. The farms
OF the residents of the valley jut up
against the heights. One of the we'll
known tillers of the soil of that region
is Christopher Columbus Smith, famil-
iarly known as stClum'' Smith. He has
celebrated dog, nIcknamed Old Abe.
that has won renown as a hunter of
both woodchucks and rattlesnakes.
Mr. Smith is very proud of dog with
these dual accomplishments, and en-
courages him at every opportunity in
his expeditions. One day this week
ssClum'' heard Old Abe barking AMONG
the rocks on the farm of his neighbor.
r. u. Turner. Seeing that gentleman
he exclaimed:
"That tarnal dorg is after a wood
chuck agin: let's go and git him out"
Agricultural operations were at once
suspended, and both men started for
the ledge, behind which the dog con-
tlnued to bark. AS they approached the
spot peculiar whizzing sound, like the
noise produced by buzz saw, fell upon
their ears.
"Hullo p Clum exclaimed; II guess
Wen hey some RATHER grease instead of
the roast,
Coming into position to view the
space beneath the ledge, the men saw
four large rattlesnakes coiled ND at the
entrance, while Old Abe, few feet
distant, was waking the echoes with his
baying. Clum took in the fine con-
dition OF the snakes at a glance, and be-
gan a mental calculation as to the best
method to be employed to secure the
prizes without allowing them to bite
themselves and destroy their value.
Seeing boy down in the valley, he
called to him to go after the gun in the
house. While his errand was beinp
executed, the two men, with the aid Of
forked sticks, dragged out three of the
snakes and turned them over to the
dog, which killed them. On the arrival
OF the gun the head of the fourth was
blown off. A fifth and sixth RATHER
appeared and were disposed of. Deem
down under the rock the music of other
rattlers was heard, and the men con-
Guided to follow up the noise. With
strong prizes they tugged at the huge
rocks, and as they worked other snakes.
large and small, came to view. These
were killed by Old Abe and the bow.
As they got further down a knot of
snakes was uncovered, whose proper
lions fairly staggered the hunters.
Then was begun an indiscriminate |
slaughter. The men with gun and |
sticks, the boy with pieces of rock, and |
Did Abe with his teeth, continued the |
light until not RATHER remained alive.
A count revealed seventy-one dead
snakes, and the largest being eight feet
n length.
THAT dorg is the tarnalest snake
ritter out, said Clum as he inspected
he heap of reptiles, which still con-
inued to twist and turn: .sbut it isn't
very day he's got the opportunity to
whip his weight of the yarmints. -
(N r Cor. N. z. Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-10-13

!; Sir James Weir. Hogg made a. fofsA
tune in India, and his wife, holding =
distinguished place id London fashion
able circles. gave splendid parties h
is said that young blood, meeting o.
OF the. Misses Hogg at az ball, and ~
knowing her name, asked her i s1s |.
was going to certain party at tnv
= Piggery." Her naive reply N>ss
''Oh, / am one Of the litter"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-10-13
Since the iptroduct;op of .ho

Since the Introduction of the lawn
mower the lawn has come to be re-
garded as the great feature ola garden.
When it is well kept there is nothing
more beautiful or pleasing than broad.
open space of turf, and In the PLANTING
and arranging Of trees it should be orr
endeavor to keep the lawn as open as
possible. This can be accomplished by
arranging the trees and shrubs in bor-
ders or belts around the margin, with q
line specimen tree occasionally standing
alone in prominent position, where its
beauties can be seen to the best advan-
tags.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-10-13


while we need not be shy of making a
first visit or asking for an INTRODUCTION.
II there be no blot on our 'scutcheon. =
we should not advocate !. push.'' There
are Instincts in the humblest under-
standing which win tell us where to
draw the line. Hsa person is socia|lv
more prominent than ourselves, more
distinguished in any way, we should
not be violently anxious to take the
first step. We should wait until some
happy chance has brought us together.
Tor we must be as firm in our self.
respect as our neighbor is in her en-
aifed position. Wealth has very little
power this land to give person an ex-
ciuslvely fashionable position. Character
old family. breeding, culture-all must
help. IAN aristocrat who is such hv
virtae Of an old and honored name is a
power IN the newest society as in the
oldest; but it is q shadow power-feIt
rather @ah described Education is
alWays.a power; and there is a third
power, known In large cities, composed
OF those who have wealth, position and
considerable cruelty; who are known as
the " fashionable set; who can form q
sort OF alliance, offensive and defensive:
who can give balls and parties and keen
other people out; who are too much
courted. feared, and dreaded. If those
who desire an introduction to this cir.
Gle strives too much, they will be sure
70 ce snnoped, for this circle lives BY |
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
.rRob,. Toombs, Brass Rand.

| suppose every one connected IN any way
with the University of Georgia, says letter
70 the Atlanta Constitution, has heard of
the famous oak in front of the Chapel, and
i'm connection with it | will relate an anec-
dOte of Bob ToOmbs, showing his impetuous,
irresistible nature, winch so characterized
him in his after life.
TOombS had been attending College two
years, and was within a week of graduating,
when, in difficulty, he stabbed one of the
students, inflictlng serious but not fatal
wound. For this act he was expelled by
the Faculty, who soon after were petitioned
by the graduating class to allow
him 10 finish with them as he had so
nearly completed his course. and had also
been given a speakers place. ToOmbS
himself petitioned them, but both were re-
fused He apparently submitted, but on
commencement day. when the Chapel was
crowded with visitors, and the seniors vehe-
mently Grating preparatory to receiving their
diplomas, he stationed a brass band under
the spreading limbs of the oak, whose music
succeeded in bringing scores OF town people
who were not then in the Chapel, and also
of clearing it of nearly all its audience.
Then, in as cool a manner as possible, he
placed himself in chair aud made an ora
| ton, SUCH it is said, as was never spoken by
student here before or since. He never re-
ceived his diploma, though after his cele-
brated Boston 81 eech, il was sent him, but
was returned with the answer: "D-n the
diploma: when il would have been an hon
or to me was refused it; now, when am
an honor to il, it is offered me-" He was az
terward reconcled with the Faculty, and IL
now one OF the stanchest supporters OF tho
College.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
C0LFAX'S REMARKS
To the Senate Yesterday on Being
Welcomed to the Chamber.

4 short recess was taken in the Senate
yesterday to listen to the following remarks
from Hon. Schuyler Colfax:
SENATOR'S thank you for this welcome to your
Chamber. which brings before me vividly my as
ISOLATION with the Indiana Senate in the old State
House. thirty-six or seven years ago. before had
even grown TO manhood. AS 1 speak TO you, its
membership comes before me. In the Presidents
chair at the right side OF which was my reporters
table, sat Lieutenant Governor Bright, presiding
over a Senate, politically tied then as now and
who, with that fearlessnesSaId will which even
his enemies conceded. postponed by his casting
vote the Senatorial election 10 the next session
which then elected him TO the vacant chair
in the United States Senate. In the
back row OF seats Was the veteran John
Ewing, Of Vincennes, able, cynical and sarcastic
the mother of Counties. Near him. from rr the
District now represented by my friend Mr..
Leeper. was the diplomatic Defrees, not now an
lndianian. but filling with marked ability very
responsible position at the National Capital; and
also, the persuasive Kilgore, with the Quaker
representing and Quakerish Holloway, both
afterward in Congress. On the Democratic side
remember well of the outspoken and lrrepres
sible Walpole, and the dignifed Senator from
Johnson, Dir. Ritchey, now living in Senator
Majors District, who In the darkest hours of our
State finances when we could not pay even the
interest on our great internal improvement debt
lnauguTated the legislation which gave to us the
Benevolent Institutions around this city, of
which, as Indanians, we are so proud, insisting
that our people would willingly bear the burdens
OF On RATION for the betterment Of the condition of
our insane, blind and deaf
/ can not close without alluding to a speech
heard at that time in the old Court Housethe pre-
decessor of the magnificent building in which
you are sitting-by Ex-Governor Ray, in which he
predicted although there was none then but bot
tomless mud roads leading hither that Indianapo-
lis. would, within the lifetime OF some who heard
him, become the greatest railroad center of the
inland cities of the Union. from which railways
would diverge in every direction like the spokes
from the hub of a wheel. Though this prophecy
rod Of hx Com Tho
accompanied me TO hear 1t, 1t has been verified
most remarkably. And il thirty odd years have
brought about such wonderful development and
progress. who can limit or forecast what may be
our future in thirty years more, il your Senators
and your successors are faithful TO all the interests
the people have placed in your hands. And
thanking you, one and all, for this friendly and
complimentary reception, / will not longer de-
tain you from your Legislative duties.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
FALSE ANDTRUE.
We extrac.. from Dr. Rsdway'E Treatise on De
ease and Its Cure" as follows:
LIsT OF DISEASES CURED BIZ
Railways SarSaparillian ReSOIVent.

Chronic Skin Diseases Carries of the Bone, HUI
mors IN the Blood, Scrdulous Diseases, Bad OF
Unnatural Habit Of Body, Syphilis and Venereal
Fever Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers Salt Rheum
Ricketts,, White Swelling Scald Head, Uterine
Affections, Cankers, Glanlular Swellings, Nodes
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches. Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Blad-
der Diseases, Chronic Rhaimatism and Gout,
Consumption, Gravel and CaculOus Deposits and
varieties OF the above complaints to which some
times are given specious names
we assert that there Is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that Railways Resolvent furnishes II cures step
by step, surely, from the Foundation and restores
the injured parts to their sound condition. The
wastes 81 the body are stopped and healthy blood
| is supplied TO the system, from which new ma
tertal Is formed. This is the frt corrective power
| OF Railways Resolvent.
II those who are taking these medicines for the
cure OF chronic ScrofulouS or Syphilitlc diseases
however slow may be the cure, "feel better and
| find their general health improving their flesh
and weight increasing, even keeping it's own IL
Is sure sign that the cure is progressing In
these diseases the patient either gets better OF
worse-the virus of the disease is rot inactive II
not arrested and driven from the blood il win
spread and continue to undermine the constitu-
ton. As soon as the Sarsapariilian makes the
patient feel better" every hour you viii grow
better, and increase In health strength ano flesh.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23

my friend and co-laborer. Mrs. Haggart, and nv.
self 10 occupy some of your valuable time to-dsS
enlargement OF the rights and priyfieses of the
women citizens OF Indiana. Be assured, we appfe-
cate CALAMITY. but we appreciate justice more
r, s,, "a iS me ne has passed when the
To-day we wait not only gallantry, but Justice.
We are not here alone by our own con yictions'
ment of a large and powerful constituency' and
not ty the appointment of the vicious, unwashed
men and women OF this State We are
Of lSn2ins and cu.I4sa
patriotic men and w0men-women engaged in
the different professions trades arts sciences
and nte5Stur e. %ho are demanding increased
they may use II on behalf Of justice and virtue
! have been asked on this occasion TO answer
what Is usually called some of the popular objec-
man said TO me Women do not want it." This
| deny most emphatically. Any one with the
facility OF seeing and knowing as do the ladies
nine-tenths of the women with brains above an
oyster demand the ballot [Applause.l There l.
q class of women who dance all night and sleep
elevated than fashion plate or the i m1rt
novel, and they are the ones who say
"they do not want it," Two hundred thousand
Ohio. and 1900 IN Illinois. st the same time
the gentlemen decided They do not want it,"
Who ever heard of an enslaved class liberating
They can not decide this question for themselves.
Ii Is your duty TO place the rights OF citizenship
upon the women OF this State, and let them use il
or not. rs they see fit. Another says, You can
not vote because you are notcapable OF attending
to business; you are not financiers." Allow me
To say that women are natural tinanciers because,
you know. they have more tact in saving and
making little go long way because they have
but little money to do great deal with.
But a few years ago Susan b Anthony at
tempted to speak from the rostrum
on the subject OF temperance. she
was censured ana scoffed at. Women were de-
MED the right to speak in public A Congre.
gational Association of Ministers met and re-
solved, and issued public letter warning people
against the increasing danger of the female char
acter, because this woman wanted 10 speak in
public To-day you will find women lifiirg their
voices IN behalf Of the ballot all over this land
Our institutions are based upon the idea that
all men created free and equal. In the earlier
stages of our existence all rich men were created
equal. and property qualification was what de-
cided whether man should have the right of
selfgoNernment- The time has come when every
man has his say-so In the government OF the Ma
ucn and hore that not many years hence the
same right will be extended to woman.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
posed from the straps attached 70 It, Mrs Gordon
had fastened 60 her tody.

posed from the STRAPS attached 20 It, Ars Gordon
had fastened 60 her BODY.
ALTHOUGH George Eliot died suddenly, she had
not. # is stated been well for eight years. From
December -, When she was first seized by
illness. she grew rapidly worse until
the 22d. Then her physician found her
lying ON her back with the shoulders
raised. Her eyes were closed; the face was an
ashen gray color the lips livid the breathing
hurried. and the pulse small irregular and fire.
Quent loud pericardlal friction sound was
heard over the heart Attempts were made to
give brandy and food. but without avail. and the
patient rapidly failed.
TIE late Henry Wilson was a consistent teetota-
Ter, and once gave at Washington a dinner with
out wine 10 W. Z. Forster, now secretary for Ire
land, and another Member OF Parliament who
was also visiting this country. Among the other
guests were one or two Members OF the Cabinet,
and several foreign Ministers Senators. Rep-esen-
tatives and journalists. Mr.. 2. l.. White records
/ that he was among the carly arrivals and that
Mr. Wilson drew him aside and told him that he
had ordered that no wines should be served. al
have told Mr. WOrmley.' said the Vice President,
'to prepare as good dinner as he could-to
| spare no expense-and 20 furnish the finest brands
OF cigarS, for don't want my English guests 10
think that parsm0ny has caused me to omit the
wines" and then he asked his guest if he did
not think he had done rightly. During this din
ner il was remarked that there were thirteen at
the table; aud Mr White aids: Before the next
winter Mr. Wilson himself lay dead in the Capt.
| tol
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
The Other Fellows Sin.

How easy it is to see the sins of other
people. Even a child can do that. A Bos-
ton Sunday-school Superintendent tell OF an
experience of his in support of this truth.
One Sunday he found in his school class
of urchins recently gathered in from the
street, without a teacher for the day, so he
took them in hand He came right down TO
first principles, and talked about sin and
salvation. One of his pointed ques-
tons was: us there any sinner in
this CLASP Instantly the answer came
from one of the brightest of the boys, who
pointed to another boy at the end of the
seat and said: Yes; that Teller down
there" That boy was more out spoken
than he would have been if he he had been
longer in the school; but his mode of judg-
ing was much that of those long under
Christian training. There is no sorrow like
our sorrow; and no sin hke-'that feller's
down there"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
A Grand Dinner.

Mrs. William Astor's dinner on Wednes.
day evening SAYS New York letter. is the
talk of society, for, with all its magni6cence
i'll point of table decoration, only the flow
ers came from without the house. In the
center of the table was an immense glass
plateau, about twenty feet long and three
wide, Oval-shaped and surrounded by a
heavy silver frame. Numerous small legs
of solid silver raised this plateau about two
inches from the table, and the frame rose
two inches above the glass, forming, as it
were a silver balcony around n mirror
like lake At intervals of about
eighteen inches in this railing were candle
sockets, and the burning tapers passed
therein were surmOunted by delicate gilded
shades In the center of the plateau stood a
silver center-piece of exquisite carving, the
beauty of which was increased by the flow
ers with which it was filled. The design
was pyramidal in form, and handsomely
made up. The crown was of lilies, with q
border of various-colorcd tulips Then
came a circle of carnations, and, lower
down, in huge blocks, were all the choicest
varieties of roses-jacqueminots, cooks,
marechal niels, safranos, capuchiH and mer-
NETS being the most prominent. Here and
there in this mass of flowers were delicate
sprays of maidens-ha ferns. and n few
orchids The entire mass was over two feet
high. On either side OF this center-piece
stood solid silver wine cooler, and beyond
them candelabra of the same metal, three
feet high, and holding twelve candles each.
All these candles were lighted as well as
every gas-iet in the dining room. On the
extremes OF the table were large silver
holders of bon-bons, and every first dish on
the table was either of silver or gold,
as were also the smaller APP
purtenances. The soup plates were OF
plain silver with embossed edges. The salt
cellars were in double compartments, each
with a central upright figure of a woman.
The desert plates were of decorated china,
the borders in dainty figures and the center
representing each different landscape, with
the subject indicated on the reverse. The
desert knives and forks were of gold. Every
article on the table was marked with the
monogram, Nv. A." and many bore the
Aston coat of arms and motto, "Semper Fl
delis." The napkins were handsomely en-
broidered with this design. The menu was
neatly printed on beyel-edged cards, with a
different landscape hand-painted in the cor
ner of each. The ladies' bouquets were OF
different kinds of roses, each tied with a
different color of wide satin ribbon. The
boutonnieres were OF rose buds. The dinner
cards were of little silver-handled fans, some
oval and some of peculiar shapes, with a
neat hand decoration on each.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-23
Consumption Cure.

In changeable climates like ours, every one
should remember that Halls Balsam for the lungs
has proven itself to be a sure cure for Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis and all Lung Diseases
and for a common cough or cold we guarantee
every bottle. 1t has saved the life of many, even
after all hope had fed. Many of our most intelli-
gent families would as soon be without wooden
clothing I'm winter as not to have Halls Balsam
always on hand, for II never fails TO Immediately
relieve all soreness OF throat and lungs. single
dose taken at bed time will gently warm the
blood, cause refreshing slumber, and by morning
an ordinary cough or cold will be gone. Ask your
druggist and your friends concerning the merits
of Halls Balsam. Price for large bottle, 81. Re
member we keep this excellent remedy on sale at
our drug store In Indianapolis, and do most cor.
daily recommend IL to our customers and all good