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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

There are apparently q few sur
prises in storef for some OF the schem-
ing politicians OF this State. Time
alone can tell just what they viii be.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

The retail liquor license for Fulton
county, Ga, has been placed at g.
500. Atlantic is in Fulton county,
and this means prohibition outside
of Atlanta.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Etill the Apsohe is o prominent
cflaracter ip the southwest, and is as
ready TO taEes scalp now as twenty
years ago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

a. S10;000 soap factory is to be
Built at Birmingham, Ala, and will
De i'm operasioR By the middle of
@ctobeu.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

VIII anybody please state what
Democrat ever held an Office Of amy
prominence under @ Republican adj
ministration?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

The Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany win run an excursion from
New Orleans to st. Louis on Satur-
day, October 8. Fare, $40 for the
round trip.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Sam Jones says: at like q reli-
gion that makes me tell the truth,
pay my debts, and lead clean life. /"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

The platform Of the Democratic
party of Ohio opposes prohibition
and favors a graded license law.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Irs Davenport was nominated by
SheNew York Republican convention
for Governor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Ex-Gov. ST. John says the prohi-
bitionists win poll $4,000 votes in
Ohio on the 18th inst
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Mammoth Cave is one Of tbs great
ct wonders Of the American CONT
naut.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

4 rich mine of silver ore has been
discovered in the North district of
Tennessee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Florida's orange crop this year is
estimated Is worth 81, GOO, 900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Asnow storm occurred in Vermont
Last Wednesday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Ths Atlantic ocean is only half as
large az The Paeifc ocean
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Minnssota's tax on dogs foots uT
Sl97, 900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Grasshoppers are ravaging North
ern Mexico
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Dsngus fever il epidemic IN Dallas,
Texas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01

Prohibition win be submitted to .
vote in Atlanta, Ca, on Nov. 9.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01
Condensed Time Table
Queen and Crescent
ROUTE.
Read Down,

In Effect Sunday. May Sd, 1885.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01
Congress meets on Monday, Dec. Z

Polygamy win not be tolerated in
Mexico-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-10-01
We. b. Roggs.

Notary Public, Bossier Parish, Louis,ar.
IN Business promptly attended, to. Ofscs =
Red Land, LIS. y04nSns
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
The Age of Woman.


Age in woman is a ticklish sub
ject says the indianapolis Journal,
and have been talking with an ex-
pert about it--that is to say, ply
stefan of heavy and long practice. l
reminded him that we can judge of a
horses years by its mouth, and why
couldn't some rules be laid down, in a
widely general way, as data to go
on in estimating the age of human
being?
"Do horses wear false teeth p the
man of medicine answered. Do they
dye their gray hairs, or putty up the
wrinkles in their faces?' Seriously,
there is nobody so expert as to learn
the age of woman with anywhere
near exactitude by physical observa-
ton. The uncertainty isn't altogether
due to deceptive practices, either, but
to the widely varying effect of time
In individuals. AS rule brunettes
look older than blondes of CORES
ponding age. AS to plumpness and
the lack of it, fat may be said to in
crease the apparent age of girl I'M
der Is, and to lessen it in a woman
over that; and the reason is that slen-
derness is girlish as long as it does
not produce wrinkles, while rotundity
keeps the skin taut and smooth. But
these are mere generalities. In nc
gathering of women, strangers to you
could you guess the ages within five
years of the average, and in half the
instances you would be ten years out
of the way. ! know a woman of 81
with son of Is, and when out to.
gether they are commonly mistaken
for brother and sister. Popular ideas
as to the ages of actresses are ex
travagantly erroneous. could name
several whom 1 know to be tremen
dously outraged by over-estimates
Health is the only preserver of ju
venility. Cosmetics, without excep
ton, are injurious, finally if not a
once. The skin is deadened by un
gents and powders that fills the pores
But, on the whole, woman can
greatly alter her countenance as t.
its showing of her age, whether tn
exhibit be true or false"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
EXPERIMENTS WITH IRON.
An Explanation of Many Accidents to
Railway nrldges.


Hallway bridges.
For fourteen years State Geologist Collet
oil Indiana has been experimenting upon be-
lief that the best of iron, when subjected to
continuous strain, would undergo changes in its
structure, which would, after time, render its
use dangerous, and that in these structural
changes was the explanation OF many other
wise unexplainable accidents, particularly to
railway bridges, He has lately undertaken
systematic investigation, which has resulted IN
confirmation OF his theory. For experiment,
he took from the Wabash dam at Delphi
number Of bolts and spikes, which were; when
the dam was constructed, the b st quality OF
malleable bar iron, rs is shown by the batter
ing of the heads when they were put into
the structures. He found that 10 per cent.
of the whole number were as weak as cast
iron while 80 per cent. of those which were
near the bottom of the dam were worth
less OF those which were rotten
the tips, when broken, showed polished ends
to the connecting fiSres, indicating
that the continued vibrations of many
years had polished and rounded
the points of fbrous structure. A sim
liar effect is foHnd in the "partings" or
"holsebsck in coal mines, which become
polished and strialed by the continuous culver
and motion OF the crust of the earth. Dr. Col
let says that all car axles, after reasonable
run, become crystallized two-thirds of the
length from the hub and one-third from the
outside extremity, rendering them worthless.
On one Indiana railway bridge he found that
the bottom parts OF the vertical strain pieces
were crystallized from two to four feet in
length, and as a precaution against what would
inevitably have caused great catastrophe,
they were replaced, The matter is one of great
interest to railways, and the specimens which
Dr. Collet has collected in his experiments are
to be sent to Stephens chronological Institute,
where an Investigation Of the subject has been
in progress for several years by scientist con-
nected with the institute.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Black tho standard Color.

As usual, black is the standard color.
The woman that can afford but one
handsome dress a season wisely
chooses this as always suitable, al
ways fashionable and lesst likely to be
recognized through all possible muta-
lions. She who Can indulge in several
costumes is equally certain to have
one or more OF them black, and every
well-selected bridal outfit includes at
least one handsome black suit for
street and afternoon.
Next to black in the color scale
comes red, which, in all its tints of
rose, ruby, Observation-Disclosures
dahlia, is extremely popular. Brown
holds its own, with seal, golden browns
and reddish browns for the favorites.
Olive is also in high favor. There are
many blues, and gray has not lost its
prestige of last year, when everybody
wore it. Yellow is relegated to even
ing wear, and for this is very popular.
Harmonies in black and gold, dark
blue and gold. red and gold, ETC.,
figure among French fancies, and bril-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
The True Husband.

The recognized authority on matri-
mony, the New York Home Journal,
gives the following as the touchstone
to the true husband A girl will act
wisely if she pays considerable atten-
ton to the general opinion which, in
nine cases out of ten, is held of the gen.
tleman. who has asked her hand. by
his professional brethren or his busi-
ness acquaintance. 1t is. in short
not the man who is agreeable among
women, but he who is we'll liked by
his own sex, who is the man to choose
as husband.
There are certain persons, however
Of the opposite sex who are almost as
good judges of a mans disposition as
those of his own. and they are his sis
tiers. A girl can always tell how a
man stands with his sisters, and II
they are really fond of him she may
feel almost sure that he will make 9
good husband.
A mother, Of course, always speaks
well of her son; it is not what she says
of him, but his behavior to her, that il
to be looked to.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
THE SPANlTH EARTHQUAKE.
The Upheaval by which Hundreds were
Killed or Wounded.

The Upheavai by which Hunurous Woro
Killed or Wounded.
Every fresh detail from the districts in
which the earthquake shock was severest adds
new horror to the calamity. At Neua, atown
of 5000 people, in the province of Malaga, the
earthquake was followed by a hurricane, This
finished the destruction of many houses which
had already been brought to the brink OF ruin
by the shock. The inhabitants fled in terror
and camped outside the town. Much suffer
ing has been caused by the scarcity of proyi-
sions. Two lofty chimneys, forming part Of
the gas works, fell to the cath. The patients in
the hospital were so terrified that they forgot
their maladies and fled to the open air. The
convicts in the prison refused to enter Their
coils, and remained all night in the court
ward.
albania and Santa Cruz were completely
destroyed Soldiers are at work clearing up
the ruins in search of corpses which are found
in large numbers. Many of them are horribly
disfgured The number Of persons kill ed Is
still unknown. There is no doubt, however
that the report which fixed the number as
900 is an exaggeration. There is much dis
tress among the survivors, and people are ask
ing for relief,
AT Abunuelas 200 persons received injuries
more or less serious. From the ruined houses
100 bodies have so far been recovered. The
barracks at Lola, in the province oil Granada
were ruined. At Zaffarraya, town not TAI
from LGja, fifty persons persisted.
At Priego the shocks came while the theatre
was crowded. A terrible panic followed
Many persons Jumped from the galleries ant
from the windows upon the crowd below
Two were killed outright and forty were in
iured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
THE U. S. NAVY.
Being without Funds, Secretary Cham
der Issues an Order.

Being without Funds, Secretary Cham
der Issues an Order.
Secretary Chandler has issued a general Or
der to all employees of the Navy Department.
with regard to the absence Of any provision for
payment after Dec. 81, in which he says the
naval service must be lawfully maintained
without such appropriations All the officers
and seamen of the navy will continue to per-
form their respective duties under existing or
ders, and theirpay and emoluments will con-
stitute lawful debts of the Government. All
necessary contracts and purchases Of clothing,
subsistence, forage, fuel, quarters and trans
portation for the current year will be duly
made and vouchers will be issued therefor, but
the holders must be informed that payments
will depend upon future appropriations for the
purpose. Civil employees will be allowed to
continue on duty where the work in which they
are engaged is necessary to the maintenance
of the naval service provided they will stipu-
late that they work voluntarily rendered with
out contract or agreement, and that t.- Gold
ers will have no claim for compensation I'M
lie Congress shall make an appropriation.
Therefore, no services OF employees not APP
propriated for will be accepted after Dec. 81,
except under the foregoing stipulation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

liant brunettes array themselves in
canary color or shine Respondent In
white and gold.
There is, to borrow the athletic
term, great feeling for shot or chene
effects. Many of these are exquisite,
combining not only two, but three, or
even four tints. Red, gold and gray
gives the effect Of a sunset cloud; gray
and red produces the new shade
known as smoked rose; red and gold.
blended with bronze. suggests a con-
flagration; brown and gold, with a
touch of green, the plumage of some
tropical bird. Lighter tints show
blendings of pink and cream. blue and
cream, lemon and rose, etc. Many of
these shot silks are brocaded with
velvet figures, small or medium sized,
in one or other of the tones Of the
fabric, and sometimes. to increase the
color effect, all the shades of the
groundwork are brought out in the
embossed velvet figure, which always
on these goods stands out in full re-
lief. Inter- Ocean.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
A xyestphalian wedding.

A ragged crew of itinerant music
ians, whose second hand attire and
various instruments are study in
itself. precedes the procession. The
happily united pair follows. the bride
groom in a coat of white linen, with
wedding favor in his buttonhole, red
waistcoat with silver buttons, breaches
of yellow leather, white stockings and
buckled shoes. The bride with the
wedding crown on her head, flowing
ribbons falling on her shoulders and
down far below the waist. A kind
of seventeenth century ruff encircles
her neck, the velvet bodice is braided
with gay colored silk: sleeves and
aprons are of the whitest linen, well
contrasting with the petticoat OF
darker color. The bridesmaids are in
close attendance upon the newly
married couple, and arrayed in their
best, gay colors predominating in their
attire. The bride-groom's father and
mother, with the more important
guests, such as the forester of the
district. march in the rear of the pro-
cession, the burly father-in-law mark
ing his own Importance and substance
by wearing two or three jackets, one
over the other. The children of the
neighborhood assemble in force to
line the route of the procession and to
take part in the fun, and every old
musket or horse pistol obtainable is
put in requisition to make the pro-
gress on the road as noisy as possible.
A substantial meal awaits the COM
pany at the homestead, the strict dis
cipline among the farm servants is for
once relaxed, and merrymaking is
kept up through the rest of the day
and until the small hours of the next
morning.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

A very dangerous counterfeit of the
American fve,dollar piece was recently
sent to the United States mint in San
Francisco for examination. In size and
weight and general execution it was
very close resemblance--so much so that
several parties in the coiner's department
in the mint at first pronounced the coin
genuine. The color was like that OF
gold coins alleged with silver, The
legend SIN God We trust" on close ex-
animation, was not quite as distinct as
the genuine coin. In all other respects
the die was perfect, even to the small
IS" for San Francisco, under the head.
When broken the coin disclosed the fact
that it was double counterfeit, it hav.
ing been made to do duty as counter
felt four.piaster piece OF the Phil
lipine Islands. Pulling off plating
on both sides the words 'Les Hispanas"
and the devices of the coin were dis.
tinctly seen. When assayed it was found
that the original piece was of native
platinum. The plating to raise the weight
from "a to S., or to make the difference
between the Manila and American coin,
was an alloy of silver and copper. This
had been electrotype or washed with
gold. The whole was so nicely calcu.
lated as to make the specific gravity OF
gold, and the ring of the coin was per-
feet. The probability is this coin is but
one of large number; that it was manu-
featured somewhere where laboris cheap,
say Hong Kong; that, either from de-
lection or some other cause, quantity
Of the first counterfeit was left on hand
and was utilized by increasing the size
and restamping with an American die.
Whatever may be the history, it is dan
pev ~ counterfeit.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
The Mothers Cut.

You can always tell a boy whose
mother cuts his hair by the way he
stops in the streets and wriggles his
shoulders. When fond mother has
to cut her boys hair she draws the
front hair over his eyes. and leaves it
there while she cuts that which is at
the back. The hair which lies over
his eyes appears to be surcharged with
electric needles, and that which is
silently dropping down under his col
lar band appears to be on fire. She
has unconsciously pushed his head
forward until his nose presses his
breast. In the meantime, he isseized
With an irresistible desire to blow his
nose. but he recollects that his hand
kerchief is in the other room. Then a
fly lights on his nose, and does it so
Unexpectedly that he involuntarily
lodges, and catches the point of the
shears in his left ear. At this he CON-
mences to cry and wish he was man.
But his mother dosen't notice him.
When she is through she holds his
Jacket collar back from his neck, and,
with her mouth, blows the short bits
of hair from the top of his head down
his back. He calls her attention to
the fact, but she looks for a new
place in his head and hits him there,
and asks him why he didn't use his
handkerchief. Then he goes out and
wriggles to get the hairs out of his
neck, and wonders what The Other
boys will say to him. philadelphia
Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
THE FISHERY TREATY.
Newfoundland Fishermen Do Not he
sire its Renewal.

Newfoundland Fishermen Do Not be-
sire its Renewal.
Advices received from Newfoundland state
that the fishermen of the Island are not desir-
Gus that the fishery treaty with the United
States should be renewed. They believe
Americans would be heavy losers by its abro-
cation. The exports Of fishery products to
the United States, which would be subject to
duty if the treaty is not renewed are light, the
total exports Of the province to the United
States during 1888 only amounting to about
$4,000 while the imports from American
markets amounted to $2,S00000. Fishermen
state that there would be no difficulty in find
ing elsewhere n market for the small quantity
oil their fish now exported free into the United
States. The right of procuring bait along the
shores of Newfoundland would cease should
the treaty not be renewed, which would prove
great loss to American fishermen. There is
strong disposition on the part of the New
foundlanders to secure RECIPROCITY with the
United States, which, as the island is aseparate
colony, could be accomplished without refer
ence to the Dominion of Canada.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
CHINA'S NEW GRIEVANCE.
Incensed Because French Vessels NJ
Permitted to Ref1t at Hong Kong.

Incensed Because French Vessels are
Permitted to Refit at Hong Kong.
Private dispatches received by mercantile
houses in London from their correspondents in
China indicate that grave danger is impend-
ing which may involve several Of the European
powers in the Franco Chinese quarrel. Ac.
cording to these dispatches the Canton officials
are fearfully incensed at the action OF the
English authorities in allowing the coa'ing, re-
pairing, and Ievictualling Of French men-of-
war at the English port of Hong Kong. Tho
English Governor OF the island OF Hong Kong,
maintains that as long as France has not de-
clared war against China the vessels Of France
have as good right to put into the port OF Vic
toria as those of China, and, as their refitting
makes trade good in the city, he does not pro
pose to stop 1t. The Chinese officials have
now decided that if the Victorians continue to
give aid and comfort to the enemy, they will
retalate by prohibiting the expectation Of pro-
visions from the main land to the island OF
Hong Kong.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
DOCTORING THE TREATY.
Fixing Up That Spanish Document {
Suit the Sugar Refineries.

Fixing Up That Spanish Document 10
Suit the Sugar Refineries.
An important modification is reported as
having been effected by cable in the proposed
Spanish treaty. The change was
made to meet the principal objections OF the
sugar refiners, who have been almost unani
mousy opposed to the treaty. The original
draft Of the treaty proposed to admit free OF
duty sugars grading as high as No 16 Dutch
standard, so that the grades from and nciud'
ing Nos. IA to l6 could have gone into COM
petition with the refined grades. Mr.. Juan M.
Ceballos. the well-known importer, suggested
soon after the publication of the treaty that
alterations might be made so as to admit tree
only sugars grading up to No. ID. This sug.
ges ion was Immediately acted upon, and 50
much influence did Mr. Ceballo's name have
with the Spanish government that they i'm.
mediately made the alteration at the cablel
suggestion of the secretary of slate. The
alteration would prevent the impo tation oil
high grade sugar in competition with our re.
fined sugar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
An Army PaYmaster and $4,000.

Paymaster General Rochester, at Washing
ton, has been notified of the disappearance
from Savannah of United States Army Pay
master w. H. Smyth, a son OF John F. Smyth,
ex-Superintendent Of Insurance oil the State of
New York and one OF the leaders of the stall
wart faction in that State. Paymaster Smyth
was transferred from a station in Arizona to
Savannah in February last On arrival he soon
bec=sae favorite with the young men Of the
city and driited into a somewhat extravagant
manner Of living The other morning he drew
as is stated, $4,000 Of government money from
a local bank; the same afternoon he packed
his effects, and, taking them with him in q
carriage, left his boarding place, since which
time he has NOT been seen
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Cotham's Valuable Lives,

William II. Vanderbilt is insured for $500,
900. Every policy he owns has been issued
within the last five years. Jay Gould made up
his mind dozen years ago to insure his life,
and year by year has added to the amount un-
til he can produce policies for 100000 which
he calls his emergency fund. Pierre Lorillard
has $3.50 900 on his life F. w. Devoe, the
New York paint manufacturer, carries policies
for $3.50, 600 Cyrus w. Fields life is insured
for $24O, 900. Alexander Barrett and F. B.
Roberts of New York each have 5000 on
their lives John Glib, the spoo.-silk man,
has policies for $4,000. Charles Pratt and
II. B. Hyde of New York are each insured FOL
Sl65, 900. Uncle Rufus Hatch is insured for
$4,000, Judge Fullerton is insured for $751;
mo- apd n Y Clof1ip for G1Db 600.