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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
A Good Citizen Gone.

1t is always a sad duty to us to
chronicle the death of any of our
friends and acquaintance. Partic-
ularly is it made more so when the
subject is one upon whom rested the
promise of usefulness, and in whom
was combined many traits fcharac.
ter that gave assurances that the
fondest hopes might be realized
Such was SIDNEY LISTER FORD
son ofJames and Joicey. Ford-who
died of typho-malarial fever at the
residence of Rev. E. B. Foust, in
this place, on Tuesday, 18th inst
He was young man of most excel
lent parts and his untimely death
will be universally regretted by his
many friends in this community
He was born in Bossier Point, and
has large circle of relatives and
friends in this and Webster parish
who are saddened in his DEATH
He was in the prime of manhood,
being only 20 years of age, and sell
dom has young man more com.
manded the respect and esteem of
his fellow-citizens.
Mr.. FORD was engaged in teach
ing school at this place when taken
sick, and was universally popular
here with his patrons and pupils
1t is indeed sad that a young man
of so much promise should be cut
down in the vigor of manhood, but
while "man proposes God disposes.'
He has gone to his final rest. A
good man and useful citizen has
crossed the dark river and rests now
in the grateful shade of the trees
No words of ours can heal the
wounds nor alleviate the suffering
of the grif-stricken parents and rela
tives. All that we can do is to ex
press our heartfelt sympathy and
"leave them alone with their dead,
and their great sorrow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
Optimism.

I'm no reformer; for see more light
Than darkness in the world; mine eyes are
quick
To catch the first dim radiance of the dawn
And slow to note the cloud that threatens
storm.
The fragrance and the beauty of the rose
Delight me so, slight thought give the thorn
And the sweet music of the lark's clear song
Stays longer with me than the nighthawks
cry.
And even in this great throe of pain called life,
find rapture, linked with each despair,
Well worth the price of anguish.
detect
More good than evil in humanity.
Love lights more fires than hate extinguishess
And men grow better as the world grows old.
Il Manhattan Maqasi1,e.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

10 Messrs. Kahn & Bigart are
now daily receiving the handsomest
line of dry goods, notions and fancy
articles ever before displayed in
Shreveport. Their grand spring
opening will take place on Monday,
March the 31st, at which time I'M
precedented bargains will be offered
and to which their Bossier friends
are specially invited to attend.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
Amendment No. 6.

ARTICLE 1913. s'There shall be in the Parish
of Orleans Court of Appeals for said Parish,
with exclusive appellate jurisdiction in all
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
States 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, 1884-03-27
A Card.

r take pleasure in announcing to my friends
Il and patrons in Bossier parish that on or
about the first OF January next will remove
my store to my new building, corner Leyee
and Crockett streets, opposite old stand of
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 e. Bodenheimer for the last
twenty years, and as its successor respectfully
solicit continuance of same. You will find
me at my new stand as ready to serve as in
the past. 5. LEVY, JR.
Shreveport, La, Dec. "a, 1883.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
w. j. MOBLEY, Sec'y.

The Bossier Banner has entered
upon its twenty.third year. The
Ranner is a staunch Democratic
journal, yet fearless and outspoken
upon all questions. We know OF
no better country paper than the
Banner, and we most heartily wish
it and its talented editor long life
and abundant prosperity Claiborne
GndrdidR.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

U Talk of dull times is becom-
ing oppressive, and we can't fnd
any one to help us off with the
"blues." Don't provoke aggravation
by harrassing your neighbors with
your distresses-he has enough of
his own. Make everything as happy
as possible by attending assiduously
to your own business and that will
afford him that much relief.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss s.
Sous Grand Opening of Spring and
Sumner styles commenced Monday,
March Oath. Their Bossier friends
end the public in general are invited
70 call and inspect their stock when
visiting Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss &
Son, of Shreveport, are daily receiv-
ing new goods, and will continue to
add to their stock as needed. If
you need anything in the dry goods
line, theirs is the place to find it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

y After over three months of
nlid winter weather, with rain most
Il the time, it begins to look some
vhat like spring-and it's about
tin,a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
BELLEVUE, La, MARCH %, 'S4.

Through an error, w. j. Mobley
was returned as one of the members
of the Executive Committee of ward
6. instead of N. 3. Murff. The mem.
bers of Executive Committee OF
ward 6 are W. Il. Connell and n. B.
Murff. Ell. w. OGDEN,
Chairman Elk. Com.
w. j. MoBLEY, Sec'y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ The Manhattan Magazine for
April is a splendid number and will
be appreciated by those who are
lucky enough to be its possessors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27


q Dir. Julius A. Jacobs, No. Is,
iesas street, Shreveport, is now
spealng and displaying one of the
s7aadest lines of Spring Goods ever
qought TO Shreveport. A call will
@aslace any one that he is in the
sa IN displaying all Spring and
summer Novelties. His attractions
sie u every branch. His stock of
saess goods, trimmings, white goods,
aasns lawns, bed spreads, towels,
w. va, are immense, and are offered
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

y The place for the hungry man
bat the Commercial. Gem Restau-
rsnt, Shreveport, where he can get
sNo. irst-class meal without pay
log more than it is worth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ During the past three months
g haze been getting the rain we
didn't get last summer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

R We abominate the idea of
halt,fnding, for he has but sorry
bod that feeds upon the faults of
oilers, and is in a very poor bust,
hess, TOO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

10 Ruling, binding and blank
book making in best manner at
lowest prices, at Messrs. Landrum
Sc McCants', Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

g Ruling, binding and blank
book making in best manner at
lowest price at Landrum & McCants',
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

% The home where health and
Industry dwells with love is like a
liz With a heart of fire, the fairest
lover in all the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ Most of the winter oats sown
j. This parish were killed by the
ead weather.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ The farmers are preparing for
This Years crops. We sincerely hope
tbeg viii be amply rewarded for
heir toll.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ The man who has little
Eaesledge is far more likely to &C.
gaife more than he who has none.
By all means let us strive to become
better and wiser.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
Amendment No. Q.

ARTICLE LAG. "All fees and charges fixed by
law for the various Civil Courts of the parish
of Orleans, and for the Register of Convey
ances and Recorder of Mortgages of said
parish, shall enure to the State, and all sums
realized therefrom shall be set aside and held
as special fund, out of which shall be paid,
by preference, the expenses of the Clerk of
the Civil District Court, the Clerks of the city
Courts, the Register of Conveyances aad the
Recorder of Mortgages of the parish of Or
leans, provided, that the State shall never
make any payment to any Sheriff, Clerk, Reg
lister of Conveyances or Recorder of Mortgages
of the parish of Orleans, or any of their depu-
ties, for salary or other expenses of their
respective offices, except from the special fund
provided for by this article, and any appropri
alton made contrary to this provision shall be
null and void
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

u The April number of Peter
sons Ladies' Magazine, in its fash
lon plates, including all the latest
styles, will be very satisfactory to
oariady readers. Its sketches and
Stories, patterns, fancy work, etc.,
are 10 excellent variety.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

The merry voice of the honest
h,mers can now be heard in every
airection.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ Heavy thunder Friday and
u,oday nights and lots of rain.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

~ Spring like weather; but don't
,ve your oyercoat away.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

.-o,der music of Landrum &
asCauts, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

H Great attractions and new
specialties this week at Mr.. Ben
aelzman, Shreveport. Grand sale
q household furnishing goods, and
most complete and we'll selected
aeck of ladies' and children's shoes
. Town, all of which will be offered
= extremely low prices.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

y An now the buds and bios.
ans give Us an assurance of de.
parted SHOWS, and cheerful spring
AhuFrying gardeners and farmers to
ae work before them. Florists and
aalIcalturists have now entered
epon their work, and
ne aae tiny daisy sand jonquirs bloom
" dlsperso Old Winter,s frigid gloom
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

No man lips because another
/ harv. .-...------
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

Only four more day in March.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
Amendment, No. 1.
STATE DEBT.

ARTICLE /. "Be 1t ordained bg the people of
the State of Louisiana, as proUided by lao, That
the State Debt Ordinance be amended so as to
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
centum per annum for five years, from the
first day of January, one thousand eight hun
dred and eighty, 1880 and four per eentum
per annum thereafter, payable semi-annually;
and there shall be levied an annual tax auffl-
eient 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 duly
stamped: Interest reduced to two per eentum
per annum for five years, from January lst
one thousand eight hundred and eighty, and
four per centum 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 il
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 city
of London, England, and the said Treasurer
or agents, as the case may be, shall indorse or
stamp thereon the words: "Interest reduced
to two per centum per annum for five years
from January Ist. one Thousand eight hundred
and eighty 1880 and four per eentum 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-
dueed to four per centum per annum,' as the
case may be.
| OF the Regular Session of 18S2-Amendment
| to Article l46 of the Constitution of the 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, 1884-03-27

- The wisest of men are the
simplest. -.-e,-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

November to the last Monday in June each
year; it shall have authority 10 issue writs of
Malsddneats. Prohibition, Certiorariand HabeGs
Corpus in aid of it's appellate jurisdiction"
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 135
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, 1884-03-27
Amendment No. 4.
Amendment No. 5.

ARTICLE 10l. aWhenever the Judges COM
posing the Courts of Appeal shall concur, their
Judgment shall be final. Whenever there shall
be disagreement, the two Judges shall APP
point a lawyer having the qualifications for a
Judge of the Court ofAppeals Of their Circuit,
who shall aid in the determination of the case,
a Judgment concurred in by any two of them
shall be final"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27

vegetables are springing up.
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ACT NO. 1875

Of the Regular Session of IS82-Amendment
to Article 81 of the Constitution of the State
Relative to the Jurisdiction of the Supreme
Courf
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-03-27
= New moon to-day.

Wild flowers are blooming.
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AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1873

Of the Constitution of the State, Relative to
the Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeal for the
Parish of Orleans
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Amendment No. 8.

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 nnllity of
marriage; to suits involving the rights to
homesteads; to snits for Introduction; and to
all cases in which the eonstitutionality or
legality of any tax, toll or impost whatever, or
of any fine, forfeiture or penalty imposed by
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 fine
exceeding Three Hundred Dollars $4,000 is
actually imposed.
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLT 95
OF the Constitution of the State Relative to
the Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeal.
Amendment No. 4.
ARTICLE 95. ssThe Courts of Appeal, except
in cases hereinafter provided, shall have
appellate Jurisdiction only, which jurisdiction
shall extend in all cases, civil or probate, when
tributed shall exceed one hundred dollars,
exclusive of interest, and shall not exceed two
thousand dollars, exclusive of interest,"
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I01
OF the Constitution of the State, Relative to
Trial of Cases in Courts of Appeal when
Judges disagree
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Official.
Amendments to the Constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,


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, concurred in by twothirds 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
1882, and which are required to be published
in two newspapers published in the parish of
Orleans, and in one paper in each other parish
OF the State in which a newspaper is publish
ed for sthree months proceeding the next
election for Representatives., at which time
the said amendments shall be submitted to
the Electors for their approval or rejection;
said amendments appear more fully in Acts
Nos. rs, lib and lbs of the regular session of
the General Assembly held in 1882 which are
officially published for the information of the
Electors, and which will be submitted to them
for 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
day 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 q majority of the Electors,
voting at said election, shall approve and ratify
all or either of said amendments, then snch
amendment or amendments or either of them
so approved and ratified shall become a part
of the Constitution.
ACT NO. 76
Of the Regular Session of observation-disclosures
to the Articles of the State Debt Ordinance
I 81 H..
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Of the Regular Session of 1S82-Amendmel
to the Articles of the State Debt Ordinan,
of the CONSTITUTE IN of 1879.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-01
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Ann Tydings, (mother-in-law
Of Capt George Clark, Of the oyster
navy, J and one Of our Oldest residents,
is quite sick at the present time.
Mr.. Harry Leitch, warden Of the
Jail, whose sickness we have noticed
on previous occasions, Is much i'm.
proved, and it is thought will soon be
out again.
Rev. w. g.. Herbert and family
left this afternoon for q few days visit
to Hartford county. He goes for the
purpose of making two hearts beat as
one.
Fourteen members were admitted
into church fellowship last night, at
the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
Mr.. James Brown, who has been
engaged in merchandising, on West
street, has recently purchased farm
near Taylorsville, on South River,
and will remove thither in few DAYS.
He has disposed Of his store to Mr..
Burch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-01

A special from Danville, Pa, says
that TWO men who were digging roots
. few days since on an island il. the
Susquehanna river to sell to druggists
dug up metal box which contained
coins amounting to nearly ST 900
including $4,000 Mexican silver dol
lars, $4,000 ID gold doubloons and
nearly 81 900 il small silver coins.
Now, let our corner-gathers who are
waiting for something to turn ID.
shoulder picks and shovels and 20 IN
to the root digging business. The
sale oftbe roots win pay for tie dip.
gings and who knows but that q coin
box may be turned up at the same
time Tradition has il, that Captain
Kidd buried much Of his treasures 81
Anne Arundel county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-01
LATEST NEWS.
CITY zz1 COUNTY.
Meeting Board Public Works
Col |, ', Baughnan, Elected President
Release Of Virginia Dredgers
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY

Meeting Of the Directors OF the 9. 4 D.
Canal and the DOard Of Public works.
The stockholders in the Chesa-
peake aud Ohio Canal met to-day in
the Executive chamber. The Cover
nor called the meeting to order, and
Stephen A. Gamhrell was made Sec
retarY. The Board of Public Works
represented tie stock owned by the
State, NJ L. Noerr represented the
United States, and Messrs. Barrett
and Mcclure represented private
stock.
President Smith read his annual
report setting forth the condition Of
the canal and all its operations the
past year, and 500 copies were order
ed to be printed.
Treasurer Compton moved that the
election Of President and Directors
was now in order, which was second
ed by Comptroller Turner. On mo-
ton recess was taken to allow the
Board of Public Works to hold con-
sultation. In half an hour the Board
returned, and Gov. McLane said he
was directed to offer two resolutions.
He then read the resolutions. The
first recommended Col. Il. Victor
Baughman, of Frederick, as President
of the canal for one year at salary
of $4,000 and $1,000 for travelling
expenses. The second resolution was
an endorsement of President Smiths
management Of the canal during bis
presidency.
Both of these resolutions were adop-
ted. 1908 shares were cast for Col.
Baughman-the rest of the stockhoI-
ders declining to vote.
On motion of Col. Berrett the meet
ing adjourned to meet June next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-01

Now is the time, above all others
in the year, for storekeepers to pro-
claim to the public what they have
for sale, and where they can buy
them the cheapest. Buyers are scan
ing the columns Of the daily papers to
see who has the cheapest and great
est variety Of goods for sale. If our
merchants want to keep money in
their town, they should offer induce
meDts to buyers to call at their places
o. business, and the very best medium
to do this is the EVENING CAPITAL
which is read By more people than
any other paper published in Annap-
oils. If It has proved benefit to out
oftown advertisers, it will surely do
so to our home merchants. Besides
every dollar you spend in advertising
IN the CAPITAL, is that much towards
supporting home enterprise.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-01
BaplIsIng In Spa Creek.

About eight o'clock yesterday morn
ing, small party of colored people
gathered on the wharf foot Of Charles
street, to witness the baptism of sew
era coIored persons of that faith in
Spa Greek. The baptismal party con-
sisted of the officiating clergyman and
the applicants for immersion, compos-
ed of several colored persons, who
were lead into the water up to their
waist, and, according to the religious
rites of the Baptist Church, were i'm
mersed. Notwithstanding the chill.
ing atmosphere and the gloomy ap-
pearance of the day, as they emerged
from their morning bath with wet
and drip ng forms, they walk with q
firm and elastic step and cheerful
countenances up the bank of the
creek. with feelings Of assur-
ance In their faith. When asked if
they did not feel chilly, one Of the
party repliee, with q smiling face !:
mo indeed; de good Lords children
never gets cold-dar faith keeps dem
warm"