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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-05
eoARDiNa-HousE "BETTlEs."
A Glass of Human Beings That The World
Knows Little About.

A Glass of Human Beings That The World
Knows Little About.
Two young men stood in the door
way of cigar store last night on Clark
Street, near Indiana, when peculiar
looking individual passed by One of
them looked at the pedestrian with un-
disguised contempt stamped on every
feature. This was noticed by his COM
panion, and he asked:
''Know him?"
II should smile.
"Who is he?''
''He's 'Betty!'"
"A what?'
IA Betty"
A curious smile overspread the face of
the uninitiated, and after pause he
said: "Well, I'll bite. What's
Betty?"
An incredulous stare from his COM
panion showed plainly that he was un-
prepared for such feeble display of
knowledge.
"You don't pretend to say that you
know nothing about Betties?"
"rm honest-really, I'm clear off. -
swell! How long have you lived in
Chicago?"
''About three months.
"Where do you stop?"
Boarding at hotel"
''That accounts for it then, l was
going to remark that if you were en-
loving the luxur.es of boarding house
life you were exceedingly fortunate if
you have been deprived of forming the
acquaintance of "a Betty"
'.rm all curiosity. Let's have it.
care you ready?"
'Tm prepared for anything" was the
calm reply.
"Welr-and he turned and leaned
over as if in the act Of divulging a State
.secret-''A Betty is the husband of a
s,boarding- house landladyn
''Ts itpossible?'
"Fact."
''Tell me about the creature.
Il am incompetent to undertake the
herculean task"
TRY and do the bestyou can. What's s
he good forP''
'sGood for! Alas-nothing."
''What does he doP"
Nothing"
''Are you positive as to that?'
''He is fond of lording it over the
cook and straggles around the kitchen
in an absent-minded way about meal
times. AS general thing he is quite
devoted to his hard. working wife, but
always has an engagement downtown
when there is stove to put up or any
| furniture to move.
"What else does he dop"
"Well, he keeps watch on every
bucket of coal the boarders use and
grumbles about their fearful extrava.
| gance in that quarter. Sometimes he
eats with the boarders when. there is 8
vacant chair, and helps himself to the
/ best on the table, with great success in
causing himself to be disliked by all o
them. He gets all of his clothes and
spending money from his wife, anC
every Monday morning goes out to dc
the marketing, but never turns up un
til supper time. -"
That's queer"
''It is very queer and quite strange
too. He keeps watch of the young men
and gets grand, gloomy and peculiar
if any of them happen to be thrown ou
of employment.
'Where does he stay about tht
house?"
| Generally within ear-shot of the din
ing room, where he can listen to tbs
conversation. - Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-05

--'Say, conductor, don't be stingy
about it. Introduce me to that woman
you were just talking to so lovingly"
Certainly; step right over. Mrs. Dob
bins, this is Mr.. Stebbins," and the con-
ductor went his way. 20, Mrs. Dob
bins, delighted to know you. Widow,
/ SUPPOSED Let me warn you against
making the acquaintance of this con-
duotor; he'll deceive YOU" O, bless
you, Mr.. Stehbins, / expect that; he's
my husband, IN 7, HeraM;
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-05
A MODEST DOMESTIC.
She Wanted the Earth, and Kicked Be-
cause She Couldn't Get 1t.

ChO NONAuA 0Et A5s
Mrs. Sam Smart advertised for col
ored servant. An elegantly dressed
colored lady put in an appearance. She
wanted fifteen dollars month in ad-
vance, which was conceded. She
wanted a room with carpet and a
stove, where she could receive the visits
of ''seberal gemmen who am payin' me
tenshuns." This was also granted. She
was to be allowed to attend church all
day Sunday and twice during the week.
When revival was in progress she pro-
posed to be out every evening in the
week. This and several other conces-
sions were granted by Mrs. Smart, who
is fanatically opposed to doing any hard
work herself, and who will put up with
everything from servant rather thar
soil her precious hands.
s'And wants hit understood about de
meals" continued the would-be menial.
Il likes to eat hearty. We has to hah
beefsteak or sausage ebery morIin' and
for myself l want chocolate instead OF
coffee Den l wants a lunch of cold
ham or tongue about ten o'clock, so
kin hold out till dinner at one o'clock.
I don't takes coffee with my dinner. De
coffee and cakes comes about half-past
five o'clock in the afternoon, which will
make me hold out till tea at six. De
best time for supper am about eight
o'clock. Good supper | wants
Il say" said Sam Smart, who had
been listening attentively with growing
indignation; suppose we keep you busy
eating all the time, how much more
will you charge by the month"; Wash
ingt07a Hdtcltet.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-05

Last year Massachusetts, enjoyed
almost total immunity from small
pox, but nine cases with one death
having been known TO occur. which is
less than for any year sinne 1874,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1885-03-05
The bore--summer

The bore-summer:
As he passed along the street
When the heat,
Like fame
Filled the atmosphere with haZes-
''Hot as blazes!"
He'd exclaim.
The bore winter:
He aecosts US when the breezes
Almost freeze us
Arctic days
And, with GOODNESS that amazes,
''Cold as blaZesl'
Now he says.
Boston Saturday EreGiggg Gazette.
The barnyard is the field for winteg
work. Manure saved is manure made
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05
FROM DEATH TO LIFE.

How DIR. shrady saved General Grant
after His Pulse had Ceased to Beat.
New York. May 29-Gen. Grants
throat trouble began late last summer
while he was the guest of George w.
Childs at Long Branch. The general
remarked one day that his throat was
sore. and said it had been so for several
days. DR.. DaOosta, Of Philadelphia, was
Q visitor at the Branch and was called to
examine the generals throat. He at
once advised Gen. Grant to consult his
family physician. but did not tell him
that the trouble was clear case OF
epithelloms. Gen. Grant returned 70
New York early in October, and after an
examination BY DR.. barker lie was advis.
cd to consult DR.. Douglas. the noted
specialist in throat diseases. DR.. Douglas
pronounced the case cancer Of The
throat, and began treating 1t az sucb,
sustained BY Drs. Barker.
Sands, Markoe. 6hrady and DaCosta,
The tronble grow w0rNe and better by
turna until FEBRUARY %. when the rcsl
condition conld no longer be concealed,
and tho physicians made public the
truth.
On that exciting n,sht 10 the latter part
- March. vhea u ~ rsposted tAat (3ea.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

In their general assembly at Topeka,
Kansas, the United Presbyterians Of the
country distinguished themselves by
adopting resolutions against counte-
nancinR Grand Army organizations. The
resolutions state that the Grand Army
OF the Republic sis secret organiza.
tion, in which an oath and ON obligation
Is taken" therefore the United Presby.
terians will hold themselves aloof from it.
1t is something less than quarter OF
century ago that the men who now
make up the Grand Army took an oath
and obligation to which loyal Presbyte.
rians made no objection. In fact, our
recollection is that they encouraged
these men at that time to obligate them.
selves to protect the homes of the coun.
try by sacrificing their lives if neces.
sary. Their moro recent oath if
nothing more harmful than an agree.
ment to remember each othe,
and to care for the unfortunate
among them. The Presbyterian church
hardly seems to comprehend the subiec,
it treats so harshly. The Catholic
church, . we'll known opponent OF secre,
societies, extends to the Grand Army
the aid and comfort of its recognition or
the ground that it is not in effect 60
oret society, but an organization ol
men who have earned the right to con
stitute themselves brotherhood.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

A Washington newspaper scribe says
the contest for governor OF Dakota has
narrowed down to two names-Ziebach
and Barney Caulfeld. He also states
that Zlebach has 80 many endorsements
on file that his appointment will seem
more like ratification OF popular cleo.
tion. NJ. II. Day, the Dakota member
OF the national committee, says there can
be no doubt of the result, and that Mr..
Ziebach will be the next governor of the
territory. He also says that the ap,
pointment may be expected soon. 1t il
further announced that James Mona.
mara, of .Freeport, III. .,has fled petition
and endorsements in the interior depart
ment for governor OF Dakota. He i.
mentioned as leading business man o.
Freeport, q pSominent democrat, ex
mayor OF Freeport, and he was colone
of an Illinois regiment during the war
He is Q ndQrsed by Sunset Cox, director
of the Mint Burchard and number O
prominent Illinois democrats. He is in
terested in Dakota farms and village
property, and has large acquaintanc,
With men and places in the territory
The Washington writer says that Col
McNamara does not seem to have ehos
OF chance, though he ,s man in goot
standing and is in earnest.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

There is strong suspicion that the
democratic party Of Dakota does not
intend 10 participate in the proceedings
OF the coming constitutional convention,
but to quietly ignore it as party or.
ganization. This disposition crops out
here in Yankton, which is practically the
headquarters of democracy for Dakota
We do not know that there is any pener
al understanding to this effect, but the
symptoms indicate it.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

The following truthful paragraph is
from the OIivet Record:
Judge Hugh J. Campbell, on retiring
from the Office Of United States district
attorney. after eight years service, bearf
with him the esteem and respect of the
people of the whole territory-unlesl
We except few of the old Ordway gang
and for that, he can we'll afford to dc
without. He has been an able and hon.
est officer. and we'll deserves the reputa.
tiOn he has earned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

The belief that southern Dakota coun.
ties which do not participate in the con.
stitutional convention will escape pay.
ment Of their share of the cost of such
convention is erroneous. All organized
counties in south Dakota are named as
participants in the final settlement and
will be called upon to contribute thei,
share whether they are represented by
delegates in the convention or not.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05
excelsior Book Store.---Wholesale and Retail

Tho oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
ratro1s al the new and popular works
of the day ct eastern prices. In this de-
IIrtment may be found everything re-.
qnired (in the stationery line) in the
office. store or ohool house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

The Jerauld County Home hears ru.
NOR that Jerauld county is not to be
represented in the constitutional con-
vention.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

paper, envelopes and blank books made
especially. We also carry tho larees,
stock Of IEWALL PAPERS =.
offered in the market. Our prioes
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut Sts,
PURDY 4 BRECHT.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-06-05

Excelsior Store
EsTABLIsHED IN 1859.
Purdy & Brecht,
BUOOEssORs MILLS L PURDY
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
EsTABLIsHED IN 1860

4 oss se Rsa % s Il.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
HARRIsONBURG HAPPY.
Federal and Confederate Veterans Fra.
ternize by Banquet Board and Grave.

Federal and Confederate Veterans Fra
ternize by Banquet Board and Grave.
HARRIsONBURG, VA, Sept. IS.-This
has been a gala day for Harrisonburg.
The New England veterans excursion
lists, 200 strong, arrived here this morning,
and were met by a committee Of citizens,
Confederate veterans and citizen soldiery.
Mayor Bryan delivered q speech of well
come, which was responded to by Gen. e.
H. Rhodes, OF Rhode Island, Vice Presi-
dent Of the veterans association. Judge
Paul, of the United States court,
also made handsome speech.
were given an open-air dinner,
ana at A O'Clock lunch was served. The
best Of feeling prevailed throughout, and
a good days work was done toward es-
tablishing closer relations between the
North and South. The visitors were pro-
fuse in their expression of pleasure at
the hOspitalities received. A beautiful
feature Of the visit was that witnessed
when the Union veterans marched to the
cemetery and decorated the graves OF the
Confederate dead. They returned to
Winchester this evening.
BACK TO WINCHESTER.
w INCHESTER, VA, Sept. 1S.-The New
England veterans returned from Harrison
burg this evening, highly pleased with
their trip, and marched Immediately to
Camp Russell, where Vermont took charge
ofthe campfire exercises. There was a lib
eral supply Of fireworks and the exhibition
was verv brilliant one. Speeches by
Northern and Southern men were listened
to with great interest and frequent
applause greeted each speaker. The
Winchester rifle team won the trophy,
solid silver cannon, given by Col. Hill, of
Boston. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who was eX-
pected to deliver an address to the veter-
aus here tomorrow, has written that his
political engagements will not permit of
his coming
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
FIRE ON THE PRAIRIE.
Hundreds Of Men Out Fighting the En-
crOAchtng Enemy.

AVER, OAK, Sept. 1S.-A large prairie
fire started this afternoon near Maple
river, five miles west OF here, and spread
rapidly, taking everything in its course.
1t is reported that mammoth barn on
the Russell farm, 65 tons of hay, a lot of
farm machinery, and 200 acres Of wheat
on the field was burned. The whole
country Is out fighting the fire, which Is
still spreading. One farmer had 80 men
at work, all OF whom went to fight the
flames, which arc now nearing the town
OF Buffalo.
RAGING NEAR STERILE.
STEELE, OAK, Sept. 1S.-A terrible
prairie fire ragged west and north Of here
all day yesterday. Reports from Sterling,
IS miles west, are that the farmers in
that region lost everything. Passengers
on last nights east-bound train report
seeing numberless stacks OF wheat on
fire at the same time near here, The loss
in grain ranges from l 600 to 5000 bushels
to each farmer. Mrs. w. l.. Bedford, liY-
ing miles from here, inhaled the flames
"while fighting fire." and Is in critical
condition. The fire is still raging.
At Buffalo, OAK, the fire destroyed 200
stacks of wheat on William Howden's
farm, 100 acres of wheat belonging to
Wylie, three harvesters and tho binders
of Mr.. Aldrus, and did great damage
elsewhere.
AN ORGAN FACTORY SCORCHED.
Boston, Sept. 1S.--ShorJly before 7
O'Clock tonight fire broke out in the man
ufactOry of the American Organ Company,
corner of Montgomery and Clarendon
streets. The building is five-stOry brick
structure with frontage OF ITO feet on
Montgomery street, with an l. running
back some 70 feet on Clarendon street.
About 9 80 O'Clock the upper floor fell in
and half an hour later the fire
was practically under control. The
stock on the fourth and fifth
floors was entirely destroyed. while that
upon the third floor was badly damaged
by fire and smoke. The loss on stock upon
the first and second floors and in the base
ment will be entirely by water. 1t is
thought that the loss may reach 100000.
/ The property is insured.
FIFTY FARMERS BURNED OUT.
BISMARCK, OAK, Sept. 1S.-Prairie
! fires have ragged in this vicinity to-day
with unusual ierceness. at least fifty
| farmers were burned out, losing both
! their houses and crops. The losses range
| from 500 to $1,000 each. The aggregate
! loss thus far reported Is over $4,000. The
! fires are still raging, and the wind carriers
the flames over the plOwed ground to other
fields, so that no one seems safe.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
GALVEsTON's DELUGE.
over II Inches OF Rain Since the First
OF the Month.

over II Inches OF Rain Since the First
OF the Month.
GALVESTON, Sept. 1S.-This city ard
island are experiencing veritable del
uge. For five days past leaden-hued
clouds have obscured the sunlight, and
the rainfall has been almost incessant.
Tn estreets are perfect canals. In many
places IN the city for two or three
squares the water stands knee
deep. Up to 8 o'clock tonight
since Sept /. the Signal service rain guage
shows II 90-100 inches OF rain fallen az
Galveston. This record Is without par
allel. The total annual rainfall at this
point is J2.57 inches. IJ Will therefore be
seen that in Is days over a third OF the
annual rainfall has fallen. Heavy seas
have prevailed ever since the deluge set
in, and a series Of encroachments are
reported along the eastern end Of the
island. The velocity OF the wind this
afternoon WAS 30 miles an hour. At1l
O'Clock tonight the dOwnpour still con-
tlnued. At IndianOla to-day toe wind
blew at the rate Of 80 miles an hour, and
reports Of serious damage were antici-
pated from down the coast.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

will be filled by other white men, and
they Will be discharged from the COM
pany's service.
A COMPROMISE AT 2 CENTS.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1S.-At some OF the
mines In the Belleville (Ill.) district Ga
compromise has been effected at &c. per
bushel for screened coal.
TIMBER TO BE DELIVERED FREE.
MT. CARMEL, PA, Sept. 1S.-The En-
terprise cOlliery, which employs 800 men,
resumed work this morning, the operators
agreeing to cut and deliver timber free.
A committee is now adjusting similar
grievances at the other colheries In the
district, and a general resumption is ex-
pected next week.
NO REDUCTION TO BE ACCEPTED.
LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The striking cotton
operatives at Oldham to-day rejected by
a vote OF to the proposed compromise
by which wages were TO be reduced per
cent. instead OF 10 per cent.
RUBBER MILLS TO SHUT DOWN.
WooNsoCKET, X. l., Sept. 1S.-Em-
ployes Of the Woonsooket rubber
works have been notified that the works
will shut down ON Saturday, Sept. 20, for
an indefinite time. The reason given for
the shut down is the large amount OF
goods on hand. The factory is owned by
the same company that owns the Mill
vile shop, where the men are on strike.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
WRECKED OFF GALVESTON.
Five Men Lost from Barge-NarrOV
Escape of Rescusrs.

Five Men Lost from a BRrge-NRrrOw
Escspe of Rescuers.
GALVESTON, Sept. 1S.-The tug Ranger,
having IN tow the bargl orient, laden
with 900 tons Of coal from New Orleans,
arrived outside the bar this morning, and
in rounding to parted her tow line. The
barge cast anchor while the Ranger came
in for a new cable. A heavy sea was on
and the Orient's anchor chain parted,
leaving the barge at the mercy OF
the sea. The barge was soon
driven aground about five miles from the
east end Of the island. When the Ranger
returned with the new tow line she was
unable to reach the barge or TO rescue her
crew Of five men. A lifebOat was imme-
diately manned by five experienced sea-
men and started for the Orient. When
they reached the barge the sea was fast
wrecking her. The lifeboat drew close
to the barge, when one OF the imperlled
seamen jumped into the boat
and capsized it. Three Of the
heroic seamen who went out in the life
boat came ashore in a short time near
the beach hotel floating on their life pre-
servers. Two other men of the lifebOaps
crew came ashore later, the last one get
ting in about8 o'clock tonight. The man
who jumped from fhe Orient, in attempt
ing TO rescue whom the lifeboat was cap
sized, is undoubtedly lost. as are his four
companions on the barge.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
SLAIN BY A MAD FRIEND.
A Section Boss the Victim and an EN-
pIoye the Murderer.

A Section Boss the Victim and an En-
pIOye the Murderer.
DENVER, COL. Sept. 1S.-In lonely
spot near Browns canon, on the line of
the Denver and Rio Grande road, horri-
BILE murder was committed yesterday.
The victim was Patrick Rush, a section
boss, and his murderer was Michael
Carroll. Rush was working with his men.
and Carroll, who had complained of not
feeling well, had been left alone in
cabin. The two men were warm friends,
and Rush told his men that he was going
down to the cabin TO see how Carroll
was. Not returning as expected, one of
them went 10 the cabin. Outside the door
he found Rush dead and every evidence of
a terrible struggle. Rush had been beaten
in frighttul manner. and one bullet
wound was found under his left ear
Rush's body was taken to Salida. Later
Carroll walked into Salida. There is no
doubt about his insanity. Rush leaves a
wife aud son at Salida,
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
GEoRGIA,a CENTnAL CITY.
Denial OF RurnOr that Rev. Dir.
Warren Contemplates EesiRning.

Denial OF RunOr that Rev. DR..
Warren Contemplate EesigDiBg.
MACON, GA, Sept. 1S.-Quite scnsa-
tion Was caused here to-day by local
item published in the telegraph and Hes
Setqer TO the effect that Rev DR.. E. W.
Warren, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, would resign. DR.. Warren en-
phatically denied the truth ol the rumor
70 the NEWS correspondent, aud meet.
ing Of the deacons Of the church was held
this afternoon, at which resolutions eulo-
gizing Or. Warren and denouncing the
rum0r were passed.
HIS ANKLE CRUSHED ~ TWO.
Ttllman HnsOn. farmer living six
miles from Macon on the east side or the
river, started 10 Macon this morning In n
One-bOrse wagon with a buie Of cotton.
just as they crossed the river bridge Ia
the city and were crossing the track Oi
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad on Fifth street, the cr0sebar Of
the wagon broke and fell down on the
mules legs. This frightened the animal
aud he ran away, throwing Hinson out.
The wagon passed over mis- left ankle,
crushing 1t IN two.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
PARLIAAI ENT's VACATION.
The Date OF the COnveninE Extended
Exciting Rumors AnOat.

The Date OF the COnveninc Extended
Exciting Rumors AhOat.
LONDON, Sept. f8.-Parliament has
been further prorOgued until Dec. s.
The proroguing OF Parliament caused
considerable excitementin the clubs here,.
owing to the report that the governmental
intended % postpone the elections. Sir
Michael Hicks Beach and other minister's
beng questioned on the subject, stated
positively that the government had no
such intention.
RADICALS JOINING SOCIALISTS.
The Radical WOrkingmen's clubs are
joining with the Socialists In organizing
n demonstration In the East end TO pro-
test against the suppression Of Oper-air
socialistic meetings. Sir Richard Asshe-
ton Cross. Home Secretary, has given
special orders that the police shall arrest
the speakers II there Is the least ground
for charge Oi obstruction to the public-
STATE AIDED EMIGRANTs FAVORED.
Mr.. Chamberlain, speaking at lnver-
ness to-day. said that he was averse 10
the cOnhscatiOn OF land. Such procedurol
would be dishonest. Another remedy
should be found. lie favored state aided
emigration.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
A Ncw Rank,s Prosroctns.

DUBLTS. sept. lS.-The prospectus Of the
sued.
The new bank will have six directors,
who shall have power 70 add TO their
number. The capital is fl.00O,000 IN 90
shares, " which G2 ia 10 be paid at once.
The bank undertakes 10 pay 10 shillDgs
on the pound 10 the creditors N the old
bank before 1881, and 10 take over the
whole Of the old assets, returning any
surplns 70 tho old eredltOrs.