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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

TAe death Of Hon. John w. Stey-
enson, OF Kentucky, takes away an
other of the.old fashioned Democrats
who have been conspicuous in posi-.
tons Of public Importance. As the
son OF an ex-minister to Englan, Of
The governor Of Kentucy, as mem
Der of Congress, as . United States
senator and as presideet Of the Dem
ocratic convention which nominated
Hancock his antecedants and caree,
were both distinguished. He WA
q man of undoubted ability and ca
pacty for Legislative and executiy,
work
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The United States Government
has sent Gen. Sedgwick, of New York,
as legal envoy to Mexico, in accord
ance with request of the Mexican
government, SO that better under
standing Of the law in the Cutting
case msy be had
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The exports of cotton cloths from
the United States for the eleven
month ending May 81 were, in value,
$11, 100000 against Ss,9s1, 900 fo1
the corresponding period of 1885, OF
172, 0OO, 900 yards against 129, OOO, OOC
yards.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The building of inland canals on
this continent has nearly ceased, as
railroad transportatio, although more
expensive, insures greater regularity
and dispatch, and is not subject to
stoppage during winter, as are our
northern canals. Canal work is now
almost entirely confnedto deepening
and widening the existing lines.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

There are in this country $218,-
259, 761 in silver dollars, and the
coinage is going on at the rate of
ever twenty-eight millions year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

An Illinois editor defines a philan-
thropist as jealous person bent on
doing the greatest possible good to the
greatest possible number with the
greatest possible amount of other
peoples money.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor of South Carolina, Col. John
Peter Richardson, is the present State
Treasurer. He has an excellent record,
both as civilian and as soldier. He is
thick set, genial man, about so years
of age, and has had great deal of
experience as legislator. He is the
fifth member of his family who has
been Governor of the State. His
father was Governor in 1910. He is
q practical, progressive farmer
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

During 1885 about 5000 miles of
railroad were constructed in the
United States. The total mileage of
railways in the United States may now
be taken at about 129, 500 miles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Farmerville Gazette: "The judi
ciary system of Louisiana cost annu-
ally 1921, 800. Truly, this is rich
mems government and poor men pay
the taxes"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Tariff taxes were not reduced this
year, but expenses were cut down,
and the surplus that will follow will
force the tax reduction.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Philadelphia Times; ever since
war with Mexico became possible
the American navy has been suffering
with a pain in its side"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The construction of the Cascade
tunnel, on the line of the Northern
Pacific railway, has been commenced
It will be $3.50 feet in length, and
next to the Hoosac the longest rail
road in America.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

He Fell in Love With His Wife"
is o story that appears in the Boston
Record. This is something very un-
usual-for New England man.
Down here in Louisiana all husbands
are in love with their wives.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

a chemist says that there is alcohol
in almost everything Milk contains
small quantities of It, and some ex-
perts claim that it is to be found in
water. If this is true, what is a total
abetienance man to drink?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The use Unnatural gas as fuel is an
important factor in the production of
cheap iron in Western Pennsylvania.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Yazoo Miss Sentinel: "One of
the largest distilleries, of Cincinnati,
according to the Times-Star of that
city, has had the honesty to admit
that since the agitation of the prohib-
ition question in the South their sales
have decreased In this section 40 per
cent. Stillsome say that prohibition
viii do no good. The testimony from
every county in this State is that ii
has proved beneficial. Every county
that has tried it has voted to continue
it,"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

There is at the present something
near $4,000, 600 being invested for
building purposes in st. Augustine,
Florida. One thousand mechanics
are at work, and are paid regularly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Secretary Bayard says that Ameri-
ca can never concede Mexico's claim
of Jurisdiction over American citizens
for acts done in the United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

High tariff taxes cannot be kept
up always The people are getting
tired of paying when there is no ne
cessity for it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

E1-Minister to Italy A. NJ. Kelly
has been appointed to represent the
United States in the international
Courts of Turkey.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

ALL the counties in Arkansas except
81 have railroads in them, built and
in operation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The State census of Florida, taken
last year, has been complied and the
population was 1886, 408 against 269,
493 in 1850 net gain of 6S,915, or
about 25 per cent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

There were two hundred and fifty
million more cigarettes made last
year than the year before. And yet
some people say the world is growing
better.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Statistics show that our Indian
wards are decreasing at the rate of
about 1000 annually.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Secretary of the Navy Whitney has
ordered the construction of the most
highly powered cruiser in the world
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

England has proclaimed a protec-
torate over the Ellice Islands, a
group of islets On coral reef, sur
rounding lagoon in the South Pa
cite Ocean, with population in 1880
OF only $50 persons. These islands
were discovered in 1919.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Norristown Herald: A man died of
''alcoholism'a few days ago, and his
widow has been avised to apply for g
pension, on the ground that her hus-
band CONTRACTED the disease in the
army" She has a much stronger
case than many others who have Sc
cured pensions.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Memphis Avalanche: 'It matters
not how much our editors abuse the
Mexicans, they keep Cutting back"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The Ohio stump-speaker is at a
loss to know what to do without an
October election. The bloody shirt
will have a rest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The lack of fragrancei IN the flowers
of California is thought to be due to
the dryness Of the climate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Half of the estate of the late Wal
ter L. Newbery, of Chicgo-equal to
50, $780, 00-has been appreciated for
the construction Of apublic library in
that CITY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Philadelphia Times: "By and by
not even microscope will reveal the
whereabouts of either Hayes or
Wheeler"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19
News Notes.

Omaii- poX Is raging tufoutsNouL
Peru.
There were "a suicides in the army
last year.
A Chicago baker killed himself to
escape from boycott.
Six more iron furnaces are being
erected at Birmingham, Ala.
Four lives were lost in the sinking
of a yatch in Boston Harbor Friday.
An immense cloud burst Saturday
desolated the vicinity of Reading, Pa.
The treasurer of Lauderdale coun-
ty, Miss, has a surplus on hand of
S1s,229 90.
Twelve thousand barrels of oil
were burned by a fire in Cleveland,
Ohio, Friday.
The average of South Carolina
crop reports is not SO favorable as
the planters would wish.
Great wind and rain storms in st.
Louis and other parts Of Missouri
and Iowa on last Friday.
British Columbia's coast is at once
to be made defensible by forts at
Vancouver and other points.
Illinois had the champion camp
meeting last week, the estimated at
tendance being sixty thousand.
S. W. Armstrong, Assistant Post
master at Danville, Pa, hanged him
self Sunday. He was weary of the
world.
Thirty-six miners were killed by
an explosion in the Woodend colliery
in the town of Leigh, England, last
Saturday.
John Shorts was found hung to a
tree in Ozark county, Ark, He had
poisoned his wife, and is supposed to
have been lynched.
The Republican nominee for Gov
ernor of Tennessee is Alfred A. Tay-
lor His brother, Robert L. Taylor,
is the Democratic nominee.
The receipts of the government
since July have been nearly $4,000
600 in excess of the receipts during
the same period of last year.
The Democratic convention of the
9th Congressional Districts at Charles
ton last Thursday, re-nominated Con-
gresham George w. Dargan.
The completion of the Savannah
Valley Railroad, from Augusta, Ga,
to Anderson, S. c., was celebrated at
Anderson on last Thursday with great
enthusiasm, 5000 people being pres
ent.
A farmer and his son, named
Hobbs, having shot two innocent
persons on their way home from a
picnic in Dubois comfy, Indiana, last
week, were hunted and hung by a
mob.
The New York Herlad says: Mrs.
Robinson, arrested at Sommerville,
Mass, on a charge of poisoning her
son, is now suspected of having
caused one hundred deaths during
the last four years.
Five hundred families were render
ed homeless and destitute by the
recent forest fires in Northwestern
Michigan. Acres upon acres of ripen-
ing grain were laid in ashes. The
fatality to live stock was terrible.
James Moore, an ex-policeman of
Macon, Ga, who was guilty of COM
hitting an outrageous offence, was
taken from the Jail at Macon Friday
morning at l o'clock by a mob of
citizens and hanged to the limb of a
tree until dead.
Judge r. K. Howell died on last
Thursday, at Alum Springs, KY, at
the age of 81 years, of general de-
bility. He was appointed by War
moth an Associate Justice of the Su-
preme of this State, which position
he held for eight years. He was a
native of Adams county, Miss.
Dr. James FL. Mclean, the million
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

The production of gold last year
was $31, 800, 900 and of silver $31 900,
600. The former sum was 81 900,
900 more than the production the
previous year, and the latter $4,000,
600 greater than the silver produc-
ton of 1884.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19
BELLEVUE, La.
THURSDAY, ::::::::::::::AuauST 10, 1886.
For Congress--4th Congressional
District,
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD,
OF Caddo.
The war with Mexico from 1845 to
1s4s cost S135, 10000

The demand for great men now is
much in excess of the supply.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19
W. II. Roggs,

Notary Public. Bossier Parish. Louisian.
~ bnsineasp promptly attsndedto. Of5ce AZ
Ked Land, La. v2snSv
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19
The deepest well in the world Is at
Homewood, Pa, andis 5000 feet be-
low the surface.

low the surface.
The lack of fragrancein the flowers
of California is thought to be due to
the dryness Of the climate.
Memphis Avalanche: 'It matters
not how much our editors abuse the
Mexicans, they keep Cutting back"
The use of natural gas as fuel is an
factor in the production of
cheap iron in Western Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Times: "By and by
not even microscope will reveal the
whereabouts of either Hayes or
Wheeler"
Minister to Italy A. NJ. Kelly
has been appointed to represent the
United States in the international
Courts of Turkey
Philadelphia Times; 'Ever since
war with Mexico became possible
the American navy has been suffering
with pain in its side"
There were two hundred and fifty
million more cigarettes made last
year than the year before And yet
some people say the world is growing
better.
Half of the estate of the late Wal
ter L. Newbery, of Chicgo-equal to
So, 100, 00O-has been appreciated for
the construction of public library in
that city.
Farmerville Gazette: "The judi
ciary system of Louisiana cost annu-
ally $751; 900. Truly, this is rich
mems government and poor men pay
the taxes"
The State census of Florida, taken
last year, has been complied and the
population was 338, 408 against 269,
493 in 1850 net gain of 6S,915, or
about Is per cent.
During 1885 about 5000 miles of
railroad were constructed in the
United States. The total mileage of
railways in the United States may now
be taken at about 129, 500 miles.
The construction of the Cascade
tunnel, on the line of the Northern
Pacific railway, has been commenced.
It will be $3.50 feet in length, and
next to the Hoosac the longest rail
road in America.
The production of gold last year
was $50, 800, 900 and of silver $31, 900,
000 The former sum WAS 81, 900,
900 more than the production the
previous year, and the latter $4,000,
600 greater than the silver produc-
ton of 1884.
Norristown Herald: A man died of
"alcoholism'a few days ago, and his
widow has been avised to apply for
pension, on the ground that her hus-
band CONTRACTED the disease in the
army" She has a much stronger
case than many others who have Sc
cured pensions.
The building of inland canals on
this continent has nearly ceased, as
railroad transportatio, although more
insures greater regularity
and dispatch, and is not subject to
stoppage during winter, as are our
northern canals. Canal work is now
almost entirely confined to deepening
and widening the existing lines.
The Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor of South Carolina, Col. John
Peter Richardson, is the present State
Treasurer. He has an excellent record,
both as civilian and as soldier. He is
thick set, genial man, about so years
of age, and has had great deal of
experience as legislator. He is the
St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19
The Sunday Law.

SECTION 1.-Be 1t rnncted by the
General issrmby Of the .Stute Of LoHi-
sianu. That from and after the 3lst
day of December, A. d., 1886, all stores,
shops, saloons and all places of public
business, which are or may be licensed
under law of the State of Louisiana,
or under any parochial or municipal
law or ordinance, and all plantation
stores, are hereby required to be closed
at 12 O'Clock on Saturday nights, and
to remain closed continuously for
twenty four hours, during which period
of time it shall not be lawful for the
prOprieturs thereof to give, trade,
barter, exchange OF sell any of the
stock or any article of merchandise
kept in any such establishment.
SEC. 2.-Be it .turther enacted ete.,
That whosoever shall violate the pro-
visions of this act, for each Otfense
shall he deemed guilty Of Il mSde-
meanor, and on trial and conviction
shall pay a fine of not less than so. OF
more than $3.50, or be imprisoned for
not less than ten days nor more than
thirty DAYS. or both at the discretion of
the court ; provisions of tins act shall
not apply to newsdealerS, keepers Of
soda fountains, place of resort for re-
creation and health, watering places
and public parks.
SEC. 3.-Be it further enacted, etc.,
That the provisions OF this act sLa not
apply to drug stores, apothecary shops,
undertaken shops, public and private
markets, bakeries, livery stables, rail
roads (whether steam or horse) hotels,
boarding houses, steamboats, and other
vessels, warehouses for receiving and
forwarding freights, restaurants, tele
graph offices and barber shops, theatres
or any place of amusement, provided
DO Intoxicating liquors are sold on the
premises; provided that stores may be
opened for the purpose of selling any
thing necessary in sickness and for
burial purposes; provided, that nothing
in this act shall be construed so as to
allow hotels or boarding houses to sell
or dispose of alcoholic liquors, except
wine for table use, on Sunday ; and
provided further that no alcoholic,
vinous or malt liquors shall be given,
traded, or bartered or sold or delivered
in any public place on said day. other
wise than by Il prescription written by
a regularly licensed physician.
SEC. 4.-Bc it FURTHER enacted, ETC.,
That all laws OF parts of laws contra
ry to or inconsistent with the provI-
sions hereof, be and the same are here
b. repealed.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19
Something About Washing.

A very good washing fluid may be
made by bringing TO ii boil one pound
salSo,ia half il pound of unsacked lime,
a small lump of hOraX, and five quarts
of water. When cool, poor Oft and bot
tie. Use one leacupful to Il boiler of
clothes. This will not lnjure the clothes.
To wash blankets, put boiling hot suds
into the washer with ii teaspoonful Of
borax to each gallon of suds. Put III
the blankets, one at Il time, and wash
eaci, five minutes, adding more liquid
soap Chat is soap dissolved in hot wa
ter) as is needed. Wiring from the suds
aud put into Il tub OF scaldlng water.
Rinse thoroughly in this, sousing the
goods up and down with the clothes
stick. Pass through the wringer and
hang upon the line. Quilts can be
washed in the same way easily. The
soap in which tiaDnels are washed
should contain no rosin, as rosin har-
used and bluing put in the scalding
rinse. water, blankets may be washed a
great many times, and still retain their
original softness and whiteDess. The
nap on them may be raised, as it wears
off, with pair of Fuller's cards These
are excellent to raise nap on the inside
of wooden hose, thus adding greatly to
their softnesS.
During hot GUNNER days there is no
need Of boiling or scalding clothes in
order to cleanse and whiten them. If
washed in warm soapsuds. and laid on
the grass, the sun will draw out the
dirt; wetting them with clean suds oc-
casionally will facilitate the process.
Washing can as well, and much better
on many accounts, be carried on out-of
dorre under tree, or on the shady
side of the house, than in Il hot, steam
ing kitchen. A bright little friend of
mine does her ironing, as well as her
washing, out-of-doors in summertime,
and she insists that the birds and trees,
grass and flowers minister to her in
such way that the work loses its mo-
notony and becomes enjoyable. OF
course she uses an oil stove.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19

RELIGIOUS VIEWS OF LIFE.-A reli-
sious view of life ought 70 be taken
by every vOnng man and young lady,
during tile period of youth, which is
from 15 to 90 years of age. What is
meant by a religious view, is simply
the forming of correct idea of the
true relation of man to man ana OF
man to his Creator. To be religious, is
not to be ascet'c, nor is it necessary to
give up any of the pleasures, or orderly
enioyments of life. The world, not
the cloister, is the place where religion
can alone find a permanent abiding
place-a real growth. What is called
religion of the cloister, is no religion at
all, but mere selfshness. 1t is only in
life's actualities; in the real every day
business and social contact OF man
with man, that there can be any genuine
religious growth for religion is love to
the neighbor; and all love, to be genu-
inc, must nave an actual existence in
deeds as well as in words, and must
come into existence in the everyday af-
fairs of life.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-06-19
A Lucky Mine Discovery.
st. Louis Glebe-Democrat.
Opelousas, La.

Some Of the best mines known have
been discovered merely by accident,
while others, again, are the result of
toll and labor. Then others, again,
have been run across when the lucky
individual whom fortune favored was
thinking of anything but falling into
q gold mine. John Quincy Adams, a
name-sake Of the great John O., struck
a rich mine somewhere down in New
Mexico, in this way: While prospect
ing he found bis l,aversack on fire, his
prospector's glass having focused the
SUMS rays upon it. AS the haversack
contained about dozen pounds of
powder he dropped it, and got out of
the way in hurry. 1t fell into ii Gre
vice and large mass of rock was
thrown up. Adams returned mourn
fnlly to gather up what might be left
of his effects, and found an exceeding
ly rich vein of ore which the explosion
had exposed to view. He sold a third
interest in his find for sixteen thousand
dollars, and very consistently named
the mine ''The Nick of Time. st.
Louis Globe-Democrat.