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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

March, the third month of the
year, is almost here with it's bluster,
ing winds. There is an old saying
that if the month comes in like a
lamb, it will go out like lion. We
have heard this adage from child
hood, but never knew whether it
was really true or not. The month
of March is month of itself. 1t is
during this month that the days and
nights are of equal length in our
latitude; aud also winter ends and
spring comes on, and the end of one
season and the beginning of the
other brings mixture of cold and
heat, cloud and sunshine. There is
no stability of weather, nor any tell.
ing what day will bring FORTH
The weather prophets can tell more
about any other month than they
can about this month.
The dying agonies of winter linger
long on the threshold Of spring, and
the struggle disturbs the usual
method of determining the status
of the weather. The buds come
forth from the trenches by the gen
ial rays of the March sun, only to
be enclosed with icy letters many
times before disclosing their colors
of beauty. With all its adverse
coyness we could not do without
the month of March. There is
general getting down of everything
to business. The grass begins to
grow, and the birds to mate off, and
happier and more congenial days
seem not far distant. We are ami
mated at the outlook, and in the end
made happier.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Succession sale.

Succession of Sam Levy, deceased.
Dy virtue of a writ of sale issued from the
ID Judge of the First District for Caddu
parish, Louisiana, and to me directed, / will
proceed to sell at the Court house door, IN the
town of Bellevue, La, on Monday, 10th day OF
March, 1884, the following described land be-
longing to the succession of Sam Levy, de
ceased, to-wit;
The undivided half interest in the northwest
quarter and southeast quarter of section s,
township Is, range H. 800 acres; the south
half OF section 7, township l6. range Ii; the
southeast quarter OF section s. township 81,
range IL; the northwest quarter of section 2
and the northeast quarter of section 5, aud
south half of section 26, and the southeast
quarter of section 81, and the northwest quar-
ter of section 35, township y, range II, con-
tanning in all 1850 acres.
The other half interest of the above de-
scribed lands will be sold at the same offering
and on the same terms
Terms of Sale-Cash, if appraisement he
bid; otherwise the land will be re'advertised
and sold according to law, on credit Of II
months, for what it will briBg-cretlit pur
chasers to execute IL months bonds, with ap.
proved personal security, with mortgage and
vendors lien retained and bearing 8 per cent
interest from day of sale.
r. Z. WTCHE, Sheriff
and ex oficio Auctioneer, Bossier Par, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
tn the Voters of Bossier:

I announce myself candidate for
he Legislature, and frankly solicit
.o,r votes for the Office; chiefly for
.he following reason: There is a bill
now pending in Congress land it will
donbtless be passed this session, hav-
mo been unanimously reported by
,be Senatorial Committee on Educa-
sou-Mr. Blair's bilD granting fifteen
millions of dollars yearly for ten years
n the States and Territories to be
applied by the State snd Territorial
Governments to the education of
heir children. Should this bill be-
.ome law, Louisiana's share of the
fund would probably be six times as
much as she applies at present to free
schools, and would enable us to have,
i properly applied, competent free
.ebools for ten months in the year
norton of this fund is to be set
part for establishing Normal schools
IL frain teachers. Now I wish to have
such m institution established in
Bossier in which number of our own
youth can be trained to teach and our
free schools thereby Immediately and
mstly improved. Should your views
on this subject coincide with mine
ind you honor me with your choice,
| shall faithfully endeavor to have
such Normal School established in
Bossier, and I offer you-with much
nlisgiving-as evidence of my fitness
to discharge this duty, my eighteen
years Of teaching in your midst.
T.. GRISWOLD.
P.S am opposed to the Gov
ernors appointing Police Jurors, As
SCISSORS and Registrars, and to his
controlling the election machinery of
The State, and / am also opposed to
Towards monopoly lottery.
L. GRISWOLD.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Vfck's Floral Guide.

Tor 1884 is an elegant book OF $50 pages, three
IL cOlored plates of Flowers and Vegetables,
and more than 1000 Illustrations of the choicest
Flowers, Plants and Vegetables, and Direc-
tons for growing. 1t is handsome enough for
the center table. Send ON your name and
post Office address, with 10 cents, and will
send you copy, postage paid. This is not a
quarter of its cost. It's printed in both Eng
fish and German. If you afterwards order
seeds deduct the 10 cents. Vick's Seeds are The
Best in the Worldi THE Floral Guide will
tell how to get and grow them.
VICK'S FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
GARDEN, IT'S Pages. colored plates, 500
engravings. For so cents in paper covers 81
in elegant cloth in German or English.
VICK'S ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
MAGAZINE-32 pages, colored plate in
every numbsr and many fine engravings-
Price 81 25a year; five copies for S.. Specimen
Numbers sent for 10 cents; 3 trial copies for 25
cents. JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N, Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Letter from Mr.. w. 3, Bouus

Editor Booster Banner: You will
please allow me space in your paper
10 say to the voters throughout the
parish, but more especially to those
In wards 1, 2 and the lower part of 6.
that have been expecting to make
a more thorough canvass after the
meeting of the Executive Commit.
tee, which met on the 10Th inst, but
when | returned home from said
meeting [ found my family sick, and
l cannot leave them; therefore. it
will be impossible for me to make
the canvass, as expected, which I
regret very much, but hope, under
the circumstances, my friends will
excuse me for not visiting them.
l would now ask a favor of all
who may receive this notice, to state
to their friends the reason of my not
going to see them, and that | would
highly appreciate any assistance
they could consistently give me for
Representative on the day of the
primary election TUESDAY, March 4,
1884 at the different boxes through
out the parish, aud should I be
honored with the nomination. shall
ever be my. purpose TO work for the
general interest and prosperity of
the people OF our parish and State.
Very Truly Yours,
W. B. BoGGs.
February 26, 1884.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
L. GRISWoLD.

n Bargains are still to be secur-
eli at Mr.. julius A. Jacobs, No. Is
Texas street, Shreveport. During
his absence in New York, to pur-
chase Spring and Summer stocks
the greatest bargains will be offered.
Aspecialty made of Zeigler's well
Known Philadelphia Custom made
Ladies shoes, Rochester Custom
made Misses shoes, and the Justly
Celebrated Wear Resisters for gen.
tlmen.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
&Er0a Sale.

ENstrayed before w R. Pratber, Justice of
IL the Peace for Ward ,, Bossier parish,
by j. H. Larkin, and will be sold for cash, at
Cane City, La, on Saturday, March y, 1884.
one brown mare mule, about - hands high
with white tanks, and Is years old.
Appraised at $25 co.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
w B. SIMPSON, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
A Card.

take pleasure in announcing to my friends
Il and patrons in Bossier parish that on or
about the first of January next l will remove
my. store to my new building, corner Levee
Stacey & Poland and take this opportunity
of thanking You for the patronage and conf
dence you have so literally bestowed upon the
old firm of Levy s. Bodenheimer for the last
twenty years, and as its successor respectfully
solicit a continuance of same. You will find
me at my new stand as ready to serve as in
the past. S. LEVY, JR
Shreveport, La, Dec "a, 1888.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
StrOy Sale.

Estrayed before W. r. Prather. Justice of
II the Peace for Ward 2, Bossier Parish, La.
by 7. j. Dismukes, and will be sold for cash,
at Cane City, La on Saturday, March -,
1884 one dark brown horse, about - years old,
about Ia hands high, with white in face.
Appraised at $50.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges, sc.
w. B. SIMPSON, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Announcements.
FOR JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce Col j. A.
SNYDER as q candidate for District Judge of
the Second Judicial District, composed of the
parishes of Bossier, Bienville and Webster
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. W. b.
BOGGS as a candidate to represent the Parish
of Bossier in the Lower Branch of the next
Legislature; subject to the nomination of the
Democratic party.
FOR CLERK.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. A. r.
THOMPSON as a candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of the District Court of
Bossier parish; subject to nomination OF Dem
ocratic party.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce Major r. e.
WYCHE as candidate for reelection to the
Office of Sheriff of the Parish of Bossier subject
to the nomination of the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

II If you want q good square
meal of victuals, well cooked and
cheap, call at the Commercial Res
taurant, removed to 20 Texas street,
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

% Ruling, binding and blank
book making in best manner at
lowest prices, at Messrs. Landrum
s. McCants', Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

u Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss &
Sons stock is complete in every de-
tail; their prices are as low as the
lowest in the Shreveport market.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
W. SHIDET.
Matchmaker and Jewele

Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Takes this method of announcing to 90
4 his old friends and patrons and G7A-
the public in general, that he will be ~, u
found on Market Street, in BOreI's new mini.
ing, Shreveport, La where he is prepared to
repair Watches, Jewelry, &c, promptly and
at moderate prices. He also has on hand
Watches. Jewery. &c, for sale cheap for cash
Satistac ton Guaranteed
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
BOaZnnam's Boarding House
and Feed Stables,

CORNER OF SPRING AND TRAVIS STREETS,
SHREVEPORT, Ii.
Good Table Board, the very best the marke
N affords.
The Stables are large and kept in good or
der. Stock well taken care of by experienced
hostlePs, and plentifully fed at the lowest rates
WIN. B0AZMAN, Proprietor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Official.
Amendments to the Constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
ErrINIa &rnntrlr.rr. I

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE. {
In pursuance of Article 256 of the Constitu.
IL ton OF the State of Louisiana, publication
is hereby given to the Electors of the State of
the proposed amendments to the Constitution
OF the State, coneurred in by two-thirds of all
the members elected to each House of the
General Assembly of this State, at its regular
session held in the city of Baton Rouge in
1857, and which are required to be published
IN two newspapers published in the parish of
orleans, and III one paper in each other parish
OF the State In which newspaper is publish
ed, for three months preceding the next
election for Representatives., at which time
the said amendments shall be submitted to
the Electors for their approval or reflections
SAID amendments appear more fully in Acts
Nos. rs, lib and l25 of the regular session of
the General Assembly held in 1892, which are
ofncially published for the information of the
Electors, and which will be submitted to them
Tor their approval or rejection at the next
general election, to be held on Tuesday, the
22d day of April, A. D. 1884, lit being the Tues
Gay next following the third Monday in APRIL
IN such manner and form that the Electors
may vote for or against each amendment,
separately and if majority of the Electors,
voting at said election, shall approve and ratify
all or either of said amendments, then such
amendment or amendments or either of them
SO approved and ratified shall become part
of the Constitution.
ACT NO. rs
OF the Regular Session of I882-Ameudment
to the Articles of the State Debt Ordinance
OF the Constitution of 1879
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

Ig Troubles in some form are
Incident to mans imperfection. 1t
Riheretore the very wantonness of
plly to serch them out and brood
ever aud magnify them. "Worry
Ellis more men than work.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
FOR CLERK.
For Justice of the Peace.

I am a candidate for election to the office of
Il Justice of the Peace for Ward 6. Precinct
J, and respectfully solicit the suPpors and in
fuence of the voters of said Precinct
j. II. LOTION.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

y Those desiring anything in
us line Of merchandise will do we'll
y calling on Ben Holman, Sbreve-
pull before going elsewhere as he
sselilng goods at the very lowest
'sates' A trial will convince you all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1873
Amendment No. 6.

ARTICLE l28. "There shall he in the Parish
of Orleans a Court of Appeals for said Parish,
with exclusive appellate jurisdiction in ali
matters, civil and probate, arising in said
parish when the amount in dispute. or fund to
be distributed exceeds one hundred dollars.
exclusive OF interest, and does not exceed two
thousand dollars, exclusive of interest," said
court shall be presided OYER by two Judges.
who shall be elected By the General Assembly,
IN joint session; they shall be residents and
voters OF the city of New Orleans, possessing
all the qualifications necessary for Judges Of
Circuit Courts of Appeal throughout the
oeate; they shall each receive an annual salary
of four thousand dollars, .payable monthly
upon their respective warrants Said appeals
shall be upon questions of law alone, in all
cases involving less than five hundred dollars.
exclusive OF interest, and upon the law and
the facts in other cases. 1t shall sit in the city
OF New Orleans from the First Monday of
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
MARAH.

A Novel. BY Mrs. r. v. Jeffrey. 12mo Extra
cloth. 81 Is.
1.-THE scenes of "Mariah" are laid ia the
South, and it lisa love story of the present day
1t will find favor among novel readers partie.
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ingeniously worked out The language is we'll
chosen and the characters so individualized as
to make a very readable and interesting
book. "-I'hiiG. Chronicle Herald
ut is clearly and carefully written, and the
interest never flags from beginning to end
Philadelphia Zee. Bulletin.
~ For sale by all Booksellers, or will he
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
THE GOLDEN TREASURY.

Palgrave's Golden Treasury of the Best Songs
and Lyrical Poems IN the Er. fish Language,
selected and arranged, with ssses, by Francis
Turner Palgrave, Fellow ofeExeter College.
Oxford. With Continuation, embracing
Selections from the Works of Recent aid
Living English Poets. Edited by John Eos
ter Kirk | vol. Svo. Illustrated Red
Line. Extra cloth, gilt edges. $3.50 Full
smooth morocco, extra. $500. Tree calf
$780,
This is undoubtedly the choicest collection
Of English songs and lyrical poety of the Eng
lish language 1t is choice book Portland
TIdnscriDt
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
THE JEWEL IN THE:LOTUs,

Novel. By Mary Agnes Thicker, author Of
-"Sienor Monaldini's Niece" With hand.
some Illustrations by Hovenden. l2mo. Elk.
ira cloth $l.50.
'One of the most fascinating novels ever
presented to American readers. Never was 4
book written that contains more charming
descriptive passages Here and there through
the book they appear like pictures Illuminating
the story and happily transporting the reader
to the Italian country. ''-NeiO Orleans Pcag-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

ARTICLE 95. 1.-THE Courts of Anneal excent
in cases hereinafter provided. shall have
appellate Jurisdiction only, which jurisdiction
shall extend in all cases, civil or probate, when
the matter in dispute or the funds to be dis.
tributed shall exceed one hundred dollars,
exclusive OF interest, and shall not exceed two
thousand dollars, exclusive of interest"
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IoI q
OF the Constitution of the State, Relative to
Trial of Cases in Courts of Appeal when
Judges s'disagree'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

November to the last Monday in June each
year, it shall have authority 70 issue writs of
MaNdGmus, Prohibition, CertiOrGri and Habeas
Corpus in aid of its appellate Jurisdiction.
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1876
Ofthe Constitution of the State, ''relative to
the jurisdiction of the City Courts of the
Parish of Orleans"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

- Prof. L. Griswold announces
: l'4Seli a candidate for Representa-
~ a0O solicits the support of the
'''efs OF Bossier parish. Ifelected,
: WI make an honest, faithful and
SAOus Legislator. Read his card.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

d We regret to learn of the death
o. little Eddie. son of Hon. John G.
vance, of this parish. All is over,
ADD be is forever beyond the reach
ofpain.
inc iarest flowers the soonest fade,
Else little graves were never made"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Amendment No g

ARTICLE 81. 1.-THE Supreme Court, except
in cases hereinafter provided, shall have
appellate jurisdiction only, which Jurisdiction
shall extend to all cases when the matter in
dispute, or the fund to be distributed. what
ever may be the amount therein claimed, shall
exceed two thousand dollars, exclusive of
interest; to suits for divorce and separation
from bed and board; to suits for nuliity of
marriage; to suits involving the rights to
homesteads; to snits for introduction; and to
all cases in which the constitutionality or
legality of any tax, toll or impost whatever, or
OF am, fine, forfeiture or penalty imposed by a
municipal corporation shall be in condensation,
whatever may be the amount thereof; and in
such cases the appeal on the law and the facts
shall be directly from the Court in which the
case originated to the Supreme Court; and to
criminal cases on questions of law alone,
whenever the punishment of death or impris
onment at hard labor may be inflicted, or a fine
exceeding Three Hundred Dollars $4,000 is
actually imposed.
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLT 95
OF the Constitution of the State Relative to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Our Young Folks PIutarch,

Especially Adapted for Boys and Girls. Being
all Of Plutsrch told in simple, easy, and
pleasant style. By Rosale Kaufman
Square 8vo. With illustrations and Maps.
Extra cloth $500.
"ROsalie Kaufman has done good service in
the popular cause of juvenile literature
Plutarch is an author whose fascination frat
shows itself upon the young, and then holds
an abiding place of honor even to extreme old
age. What a treat lies before the eagar boy
or thoughtful girl to whom Plutarch will in.
troduce, for the first time, the splendid per.
sOnages of whom he writes - The Araer.fcnaa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Amendment No. 5.

ARTICLE l0l. Whenever the Judges COM
posing the Courts of Appeal shall concfr, their
Judgment shall be final Whenever there shall
be disagreement, the two Judges shall an.
point a lawyer having the qualifications for a
Judge of the Court of Appeals of their Circuit.
who shall aid in the determination of the case
a,judgment concurred in by any two of them
shall be final"
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1873
OF the Constitution of the State, "Relatiye tn
the Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeal for the
Parish of Orleans
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28

! = Messrs. Kahn & Bigart keep
s'auest general assortment of fancy
sOOds, latest novelties in ladies'
'1 goods, notions, &C., in Shreve-
~ Send for prices and samples.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Amendment No. /,
STATE DEBT.

ARTICLE i. be 1t ordained bV the 4le0Dle O1
me State Of Louisiana, as proCided by IasC, That
the State Debt Ordinance be amended so as IN
read as follows: That the interest to be paid
on the Consolidated Bonds of the State of
Louisiana, be, and is hereby fixed at two per
first day of January, one thousand eight hun.
dred and eighty, (l880) and four per eentum
per annum thereafter, payable emiannually;
and there shall be levied an annual tax auffl
cient for the full payment of said interest, not
exceeding three mills, the limit of State Tax
for all purposes being hereby fixed at six mills.
and said bonds and coupons shall be dulv
stamped: Interest reduced to two per centum
per annum for five years, from January Ist.
one thousand eight hundred and eighty. and
four per eentum per annum thereafter
ARTICLE 2. THAT the holders of the Con
solidated Bonds may, at any time, in order
That the coupons may be paid, present tn ir
bonds to the Treasurer of the State. or To
agents to be appointed by the Governor. one in
the city of New York, and the other in the citv
OF London, England, and the said Treasurer
or agents, as the case may be, shall indorse or
stamp thereon the Words Interest reduced
20 two per centum per annum for five wears
from january lst, one thousand eight hundred
ana eighty llo80l and four per centum per
annum thereafter" and said Treasurer or
agent shall indOrse or stamp on said coupons
the following words: Interest reduced to
two per centum per annum," or, Interest re-
duced to four per centum per annum," as the
case may be.
ACT NO. Il3
Of the Regular Session of Amendment
to Article l46 of the Constitution ofth State
Relative to Fees and Charges, to be Paid by
Stamps in the Parish of Orleans
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-02-28
Edition'da'Lnxe.

Limited to 500 copies. Royal 4to Each illus.
tration printed by hand on India paper from
the original block. Handsomely mounted
and bound in assorted styles. Prices rang
ing from $l2 90 to $50 90.
IAN the engraving is good, and some mar
vellously good. 1t is such books as these that
show what Americans do, more than their pop.
ular magazines London & cadenag