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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11
A Bad Year for Weddings.

Weddings in India will be unlucky if
celebrated during this year. Every
twelve years in the Hindoo calendar oc-
ours a year during which it is held that
no marriage must take place, and &C
cordingly within the last few months
the matrimonial market has been I'M
Usually lively. This custom will great
fy affect the Government Registration
Department, which is sometimes used
to register curious matrimonial pro-
visions. Thus, in one village, hus-
band undertakes by deed never to beat
or abuse his wife; another bridegroom
registers his promise to live always
with his father-in-law or pay a large
sum of money in default, and in another
case low-class Hindoo, who is the son
of a second husband, binds himself not
to occupy such seats at marriage cere-
monies as are intended for those of his
class who are sons by first husbands.
The Registration Department also late
ly prepared deed whereby two natives
belonging to opposite factions under
took to enter into certain religious
dispute, the vanquished side to pay an
indemnity and become the victor's disci-
ple.-Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The anti-silver men say there is a
superabundance of silver, causing a
great deal of trouble among the peo-
pie of this country. We do not know
how it may be with the bond-holders
and gold-bugs in the East, but in
this section we have no silver dollars
to throw at a mark or at stray dogs.
The general complaint we hear is
that our people can't get hold OF
enough dollars-either paper, silver
or gold. At least we are troubled in
that way and we suppose there are
many more in the same boat. We
can't see that the coinage of so many
silver dollars is making them plenty
throughout the country if they are
worth only IS cents according to the
gold standard men.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11
Miss Nellie Kent.

Wellington, Lorain county, O., writes:
"Dr. S. B. HARTMAN & Co, Columbus,
O., Gentlemen: ! have been great suff-
rer from chronic catarrh, bronchitis and
neuralgia of the face. I have been taking
your PERUNA for one month. The neu-
ralgia and catarrh is almost well, and the
cough is much better. like your PERU
Ma very much"
c. E. Dupler, aged thirty-four years, of
Equality, Illinois, had been affected with
chronic catarrh which he first discov-
cred six years ago. In succession he lost
was so malignant that it not only attacked
the softer parts, but destroyed the bony
partition of the nose and seriously affected
the external parts. He could only hear
watch ticking by holding it close to his
ear. He suffered intense pain in the nose,
from which green, dry clots of offensive
odor fell. In this condition he presented
himself to DR.. Hartman several months
ago. He can now hear a watch eight
inches from his right and six inches from
his left ear. His taste and smell are again
returning, and the external part of the
nose is quite well. Few more grateful
patients ever left physicians Office than
Mr.. Dupler. He said, Why in the
world was PERUNA not prescribed for
me long agos"
Cramps Of the Stomach.
We have the privilege of reporting the
following case. Those similarly affected
can get the name and address of DR..
Hartman. The lady does not want her
name IN the papers. For a year, or years,
1.-THE writer does not remember the length
of time, this lady had cramps, the most
fearful, of the stomach, every day and
night, switch would be followed by that
terrible weakness, which was something
wonderful" The suffering and distress
of this lady was indescribable and almost
uncomfortable. After all the physicians
and medicines had failed, and all hope
had almost fed. DIR. Hartman was con-
suited, and from the first day of taking
his PERUNA, the cramps and all bad
feeling left her, and now for over month
has been entirely free from every symp-
tom. A more thankful patient no doctor
ever had
Mr.. Boggs, druggist, Charlestown,
Kanawha Co., WA, writes "PERUNA
sells we'll here and gives good satisfaction.
Customers speak well of it."
DR.. ]. Anderson, Coshocton, Ohio,
writes "Your PERUNA sells we'll and
gives good satisfaction. consider it a
splendid medicine"
PE-RU-NA is sold by all druggists. Price 81
per bottle, six bottles for IS. If you cannot
get it from your druggist, we will send it OF
receipt of regular price. We prefer you buy
it from your druggist, but if he hasn't it do moi
be persuaded to try something else, but order
from us at once as directed
S. b. HARTMAN g. CO.,
Columbus, Ohio
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

Prince Bismarck's health is visibly
failing and it is said that it's marked
decline is causing great anxiety in
Germany. There is no probability
Of any one being able to talks the
great Chancellor's place. But il
would probably be well for Germany
and for Europe that the Chancellor
should not be succeeded by another
ike him. His work, it is true, has
increased the power and added to
the national grandeur of his country,
but it has done nothing for the per-
sonal comfort and happiness of his
eountrymen. A system that to be
successfully maintained requires the
women to work in the fields to sup
ply the absence of the nations best
manhood drafted into the army, is
one that Germany could proftably
dispense with even at the expense of
: little OF the military prestige and
commanding position that Bismarck's
policy has gained for her.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

It is said that the Bell Telephone
Company, which aims to become a
monopoly and has to very consid-
cradle extent succeeded, obtained it's
franchises by fraud. The fraud is
likely to be disclosed by the officials
of the Government.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The fire loss in the United States
and Canada for January is estimated
at $12, 900, OOO-$2, 900, 900 more than
the average loss for the same month
IN the past ten years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11
This Great State.

Robins are to be found in great
numbers in Avoyelles parish.
The citizens of Terrebonne parish
will shortly vote on the Sunday Law.
The Baptist and Episcopal churches
of Bastrop are without pastors for
this year.
Mr.. J. B. Watkins, of Calcasieu,
recently received by rail from Chica-
go, IS head of thoroughbred cattle.
Ruston Caligraph: "Fine lands
are to be purchased in Jackson parish
for mere song. Improved lands
with residence and other improve
ments, and of which part is fresh
land, sell in some instances for less
than one dollar per acre"
Morehouse Sentinel: cit is folly
for the State to project Universities
at the expense of common schools.
1t is worse than folly to provide
higher education for three or four
localities in the State while ninety
per cent. of the educable population
are growing up in ignorance both
shameful and pitiable."
Closing length and well written
article on Vermilion parish, the "Me-
ridional" says: "Fish and oysters
fare abundant along the sea coast, in
the bays and salt water bayous. In
Vermilion bay are mullet, reddish,
sheephead, turtles and crabs, and
other kinds; in the Vermilion river
and all the other rivers or bayous, are
catfish, buffalo, sun perch and bass"
Abbeville Meridional: s:We really
do think that some of our people, as
well as the Governor, have been i'm
prudent in leaning so much to the
side of mercy, and that mercy car
ried beyond bounds becomes folly.
We are much afraid the time will
come when the people, despairing of
that protection which the law ought
to give, will take the matter in their
own hands; and we are anxious to
sec such a state of affairs avoided"
Caldwell Waterman: "The low
prices of cotton has made money
scarce and business dull, but with
all of that the farmers in this parish
are in better condition now than
they have been at the beginning of
any year in five or six. Most all of
them have corn, and great many
meat enough to do them, and little
to spare, and with the smiles of
Providence and good crop year,
we can see no reason why they should
not be able to regain some of the
losses sustained by THE misfortunes
and calamities which has been their
lot to share"
Although slow, immigration to
East Baton Rouge is steady. The
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES says: "Already
lands heretofore untitled have been
settled on dnring the past year or
two, in several parts Of the parish,
and there appears to be steady in
clination by industrious farmers to
seek our fertile lands and make their
homes here. We heartily welcome
that class of citizens because from
them will spring prosperity and
plenty. We only wish that every
vacant acre of open land in the par
ish was taken up by that kind of
men. We could then feel that we
had solid producing population who
would add their mites to the general
prosperity and progress of our par
ish and city"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The value of fine cloths imported
from Berlin in 1886, shows decrease
Of 100000 marks as compared with
1884, due to English and American
competition.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The Commerce Committee Of the
French Chamber of Deputies has
resolved to ask the government to
continue to prohibit the importation
Of American pork
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The Senatorial nominating conven-
ton OF this District will meet at
Minden on Thursday, March 11th.-
The convention will consist of 35
delegates, Bossier being entitled to
IL delegates, Claiborne IL, Bienville
8, and Webster 4.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

In his opposition to President
Cleveland Senator Edmunds will find
that he will have to resort to the most
aggressive kind of aggression, and
then get left.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

A life driven earnestly forward
along lines of useful lactivity offers
little advantage to that microscopic
spirit Of gossip which must have
small things to engage it's attention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

Massachusetts, is endeavoring to
pass q law making it misdemeanor
to sell or give tobacco to any minor
under sixteen years of age.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

Sam Jones, the Evangelist, will
reach Chicago about February Is,
snd viii remain for a month, preach
ing in the Casino Skating Rink.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

John Roach is making arrange
ments to 60 into the ship building
business again. But he lost his most
profitable customer when Republi-
can administrations went out of
power.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The employees of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in New Jersey, numbering
forty thousand men, are required by
the company to join relief insur-
ance association, which is denounced
as a scheme to reduce wages.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

Major General Winfield Scott Han
cock died at New York Tuesday
night. In his death the country
loses good man, a great soldier and
a true patriot.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The New England Granite Works
of Hartford have received an order for
a portrait statue of the late General Fl.
W. Halleck, of the United States arrnyi
to be erected in the public park at San
francisco. -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

Greece has informed the Porte
that she has no intention of attack
ing Turkey.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

There is q wide difference between
the best conceivable law and the best
sttainabIe law.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

One field of ice that passed down
the Penobscot river recently is de-
clared TO have contained $50 acres.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11

The Senate is beginning to discoY-
er that Grover Cleveland has an un-
usual supply Of backbone.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-02-11
BELLEVUE, La.
THURSDAY,::::TEBRuARY Il, 1886.

Several deaths from cholera are
reported at Tarifa, Spain.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
The Tarsus of TODAY. ,

The Tarsus in which St. Paul lived
and went to school is twenty feet be-
low the present town. The tomb OF
Sardahapaius is here, and at Tarsus
was one Of the three great universities
of the pagan world ranking among
the Roman royalty that of Athen or
Alexandria. Tarsus was then con-
nected by the sea as now by the river
Cydnus, and floated ships. Now it is
worthless as q means of Transportation
of any sort. 1t was up the Cvdnus
that Cleopatra came in barge of state,
and here she and Antony first met.
The Cydnus is covered by a railroad
bridge. When the pile-drivers set at
work they couldn't drive the, timber
down. Looking for the reason thew
found the earth below thickly covered
with large, fat stones that covered
graves. The stone. was found upon the
river bed. The river had changed its
course, and was running above the
well-cemented' vaults of the old Tar.
SANS Chicago Herald. as
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
Financial Ability

Stranger Ito citizen Who is that
man riding along yonder2 ..-,S
Citizen--folonel Baggles, one of our
most prominent citizens. -.
Must be rich.". 80
2 Extremely so.' $50 - - = :
'Made his money by specializing. l
supposed =
mo, sir, he made it in the smartest
possible. way: His money is the ps cd
uct of fertile BRAIN.
I MAKE it by literary worki''
4 ooh, no. LII tell you how ne made
it. Some time ago he stole two hun
dred Thousand dollars. He wAs sent to
the penitentiarY for 1--WE years..,i,z -.
-8ut where. does ethe. fertility of
brain come in:''
why. my dear Sir, he had the. abil-
ity to hide that money where nc one
eould find it, Oh. he's great nan, .
-ArkGnsaso Traveller.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
s STIRRING THE GROUND.
The Many Advantages to BE Secured by
Keeping the Soil Loose.

The Many Advantages to BE Secured by
| Keeping the Soil Loose.
There is something more in stirring
the soil than keeping down grass and
weeds. Not blade of grass should be
allowed to grow out of place, it is true,
nor should weeds be given the slightest
chance, but while the loosening ofthe
soil assistsin destroying such intruders
vet the real benefits are derived from
the air and rains; When the. soil be-
comes hard and compact. the air and
heat can not enter, and when shower
falls, unless it lasts long enough to com-
pletely soften the upper crust, the water
required byJ the plants runs off and no
benefit is gained. By keeping the earth
loose the heat goes down and surplus
water evaporates. Should a shower
fall the water sOaks in, and a large
quantity is secured Compared, with the
soil that is compact. The air is the
great agent that causes the chemical
decomposition of soils, audit also disin-
tegrates and renders soluble he-plant
food. If the air can not enter the soil
the substance, that should be iappropri-
ated by pl'nts remain inert, and but
slowly perform the work that should be
done quickly. There is another point
which is overlooked. The. roots. of
plants have a large feeding surface
when the earth is loose. If it is COM
pact, and the roots are compelled to
push through the soil slowly, and With :.
effort, it is a loss Of so much energy,
that is in the one sense wasted, for the
physical force expended in. one direc-
ton is lost, instead of being applied
where the greatest benefit, might have
been obtained. In stirring the soil,
therefore, many advantages are secur-
ed. The roots have greater feeding
capacity, larger amount of moisture
is secured. and the air penetrafes deep
er. and the heat is more readily con-
verted into force. Keep the soil loose
at all times. and cultivate always after
each rain.-Fdrm, Field and StecExdp.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
LOVE AT sEtRsE SIGHT:


sne was younk Ind fair win yellow hair,
So rich in all womanly charms,
And she flashed like star thro' the dusty
With snuiD-nosea pug in her arms
with 'wisderatStaaie and voice of guile.
Rose drummer, dapper and neat;
Beguillng the fair-he begged her to share,
To her journeys end. his seat
Then touching sslss sx the ssathss hos:iss
We most needed frost or rain:
With this as a start, they next discussed art
In cool, philosophical etrain. :,
THE die love came next: With Til this as a text
Their voices were lowered key.
He spoke with delight of love at first sight;
She murmured: Il think it might be-
He muttered G. mash. :" AND l,rekea his
"Could YOU" he whispered anear,
:" Ever love at first sight!" Her eyes growing
"Ah! me: but have, SIR, Lfear. =, - It'll
-Ah. who! and Oh! whete?, the ssy dsboh-
Young drummer slid into the trap,
She glanced up and blushed, then guiieless-
with the puppy ] hold in my lap.
-LTaEeS, I5drsusT,S Magazine.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
TRAIN: YOUR. CATTLE. -
The Numerous Advantages to BE Derives
from Misunderstanding.

The Numerous Advantages to BE Derived
from Misunderstanding.
The importance of training cattle to,
be led by the halter is well understood
and appreciated by all who have had
experience in handling them.... That
every animal, young and old, should be
well broken to lead checrfulIy, and sub
missively at any time, without difficult
ty. is well-knOwn fact. The proper
time to begin the work. of haltering is
when the animal isquite young; if left
until grown, or nearly. grown. great
difficulty is often; experienced. II the
training is begun when the animal is
quite young a very little time is neces-
sary to render It tractable. and a few
gentle lessons will soon teach it to fol-
low you and be perfectly submissive.
The willingness to be handled. caressed
and guided by man is prominent feat
ure in the life of the cali. The earlier
young stock are made gentle by proper
handling and training, the more affabIa
will become their nature. The adyan-
tages 70 be derived from baiter-break-
mig arp very numerous, and the lesson
once earned viii never be forgotten
Breedefs; who exhibit their cattle, Il 4ha
fairs ate especially informed. ~ TO the
amount IN the way of awards that often
turns out on training IS. R. Cvick -
Farmer Home
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.


Wood ashes or potash in some form
Around TIE rooH of old pear trees viii
restore thBm.-N. Y. Telegram.
When fowls are kept in yard il IS
best to dig up a,small corner OCCASION
ally I'd let them hunt for worms.
Kill vcnomous snakes, but not
harmless ones. These destroy insects.
and worms and much small yeImin that.
is hurtful to the crops M r HERALD.
III sheep run with the head near the
ground, stamping. the fly which pro-
duces grnbs in the head is about. Rub
pine-tar on their noses.-Rurat Nesu
Yorker.
We learn best by experience. The.
farmer gfthe tuth H9lE ae hH{e0fn&.
experiments: that is, he will try and
test for himself, and take less stock In
mere Boston Post.
J-Ssnbw Fiaale Cake: Make any kind
|of layer cake, then beat the white of an
egg with enough powdered sugar to.
make it about as thick as frOsting,
spread this on each layer and on top
of the cake, and then sprinkle each
layer with grated cocosnut, and also
the top of the cake.-T The Household.
The public would be greatly accom-
Ena0datSdifae every farmefsweuld -ereet-in..
a conspicuous place on the farm his
name, in order that travellers might be
| guided thereby. This would save every
-h6sbandman the the thapkless and ar
duous task of answering hundreds of
questions, and would direct persons to
them who had business to txansact.-N.
y Tribune.
To cure dogs or cats Of Killing
chickens, take the chicken that has been
killed by the legs, and after beating the
animal with it, pass the legs each side
of its neck and tie the feet together so
that the chicken hangs securely fastened
to the neck. After carrying the chicken
around for a day or two the brute will
be so thoroughly disguised with chick
ems in general that he will not be apt
to trouble them again. Western Rural.
That picturesque rural rite, sheep
washing, has got to go: Indeed it has
gone, to a great extent, already. The
Wool Journal says it does not know q
single argument in its favor. The prac--
tice was inaugurated at an early day,
hHO 40 10 d ICAAC u Olu. LlulCSS WHICH, Tic
wool shorn from the small focks in the
Eastern States was largely used up at
home. Then it was necessary to wash
either before or after, shearing, to pre-,
pare it for carding or spinning. Those
days are past, and both the sheep and
theirowners ought to be glad of it.
Barb wire fencing has been in use
since 1876. The figures show that over
six hundred thousand miles of fence of
this material have been built in the.
United States, chiefly within the last six
years, this amount being about one
eighth of the whole amount of farm
fencing in the United States. as, shown
by the last census. Nor are the simply
economic reasons for its adoption likely
to be leSsened, the fact being that barb
wire is now sold by the carload at from
five to six cents per pound or less than
half its former cost.-Montreal FITNESS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16

People are often spasmodic in their
care of trees. Some Of them set out a
quantity .of trees in the spring with a
great amount of enthusiasm. Nursery
mems instructions are strictly adhered
to while the novelty is on, and while all
things look progressing and hopeful un-
der the fresh spring SKIES. The grow
ing, budding season ronses the pro-
pensity to dig, delve. plant, and propa-
gate, This is all natural and good, If
It be followed up and supplemented by
the necessary after-care during the try.
ing season that follows.-M- f. Farmer
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16

The statement is nede that all the
varied machinery Of Great Britain. now
operated by steam power. is capable of
performing. more work, and hence pro-
ducing more products, than could be
produced by the labor of 4OGs e0O. 600
abie-bodIed men. a greatcr number
than all the able. bodied men on earth.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16

"A spOstzmortem examination into
the dexth of child in Yanceboro, Me.
established the fact that doctor lanced
. s,nsll hold that did not need lancing,
and. csy9lsssly cuts artery. The child
was bleeding to death, when the father
succeeded in stopping the bleeding.
Then. it was testified. the doctor put the
child in q warm bath, which started the
flow of blood again, and the child bled
to death.-BOstOn Herald
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16

An exceedingly pretty fashion for
little girls is just coming in. 1tis. chat
their hats shall be- like, their dresses.
For instance, to nainsook or. muslin
frOck q drawn or plated hat of exactly
the same material is requisite. It should
be trimmed with embroidery to match,
and have "a large ribbon rosette in
front To enliyen this pretty trimming
a nosegay of flowers or a bunch 81
cherries can nestle among the ribbon
loops of the bow.-CRicaso journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-16

Little boy Ito very stout lady Wis
itor)...Wasn't you single before. you
married Mr.. Slimleye'T Stout lady
YES. my dear. . Little boy (perplexed)
oh. then when you married Mr..
Slimiey you became. double; didn' t you?'
Stout. iady-''Oh. no. my dear; We be-
came one. as they say.''. Little boy
(conelusiyely)T.,Oh. then YOU the
,oHe. amt you?H- Rarper's Bazar.