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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Character takes its impress large
~ from it's surroundings. Is not
this a conclusive reason for making
ones home the most attractive place
on earth y There is a Sunday les
son here for the young and for the
old.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

II is nonsense TO suppose that any
sensible farmer or business man
should want himself taxed to increase
the profits Of manufacturers. But
this is just what protectionists are
trying to convince the sensible peo-
pie Of the South that they should
desire.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

A Washington special to the New
Orleans Picayune says: GA favora-
BILE and encouraging sign for the
Democracy is the fact that the in
crease of Cleyeland's vote as com
pared with 1884 is much larger than
the increase of Harrison's vote over
Blaine
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The House of Representatives of
the General Assembly of Alabama
last week increased the public school
fund by an additional appropriation
of 100000 for the next two years.
This makes the total appropriation
for the public school system $3.50, 900
per annum.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

A man owes it to himself, to his
family and the community in which
he lives, to have some ideas above
mere bread and butter; to thiuk OF
something besides material success
in life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Albany On. " Argus: The flag
of the Democracy is now nailed to
the mast, and ON it's folds we may
read the motto, Equal rights to all
and no discrimination in favor of any
class"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Nine-tenths Of the defalcations in
banks, mercantile houses, and other
establishments in the United States
within the past half-dozen years.
have been caused by gambling, or by
speculations which were in the nature
of gambling.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The coming girl is going to be or ,
namental just in proportion as she is
useful. Female usefulness and female
loneliness are twin sisters in the new
dispensation, and the Banner blesses
them both.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

"Fashion and Fancy" the new
fashion magazine recently stated in
st. Louis, is an excellent publication,
and gives many points on subjects
interesting to ladies. It is well con-
Quoted and eminently readable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Between July /, 1887, and Nov. l
Of the present year there has been an
increase of circulation of various
forms of money Of $9O,0OO,0OO and
Of money and bullion held in the
United States Treasury Of $107, 0O0,-
600.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

There are nearly 10000 acres of
oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay,
yielding over 100000 bushels of
oysters year, and yielding to those
engaged in the industry annual wages
exceeding 81, 100000
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The New York Herald says that
the Sugar Trust EFFORTS something
like $50, 600, 900 a year from the pso-
pie of the United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

It is singular that any one should
be SO short-sighted as not to see the
mutual advantages that must spring
from reciprocity between nations
The rule of selfish exclusiveness is
not more commendable in it's appli-
caticn to nations than to individuals.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Abuse of measures is not abuse of
men except III the eyes Of those who
confound themselves with the cause
which they represent. They make the
same mistake that Louis Of France
did when he asserted: 81 am the
State
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Following is the total vote polled
in this Congressional District on the
9Th Of last November: For N. G.
Blanchard, 16, 1902; for W. E. Naples,
1853.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The call of Constitutional Con-
vention was defeated in Virginia at
the late election. New Constitutions
are not popular.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

This Congressional District cast a
larger majority for Hon. Newton G..
Blanchard than the entire vote of
the whole State C) of Nevada.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The total receipts of cotton at
Shreveport from September LIST to
last Friday were Al, 1913 bales; total
shipments, 1928 bales; stock on
hand, 1896 bales.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

It is said that there are over 5000
different kinds of insects in the
United States, and $4,000 different
kinds In the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Texas and California are the largest
States in the Union, and Dakota the
largest Territory. Texas has 255, 900
square miles, California 1853, 500 and
Dakota l49,lOO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Cleveland's vote in the Northern
States last November was 3,605746
and Harrison's 4,74,903. In the
Southern States Cleveland received
1920 57 and Harrison |, 353,306.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Nothing ever goes so far as a low
ing or true word, nothing yibrates
SO long as true deed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

As Christmas draws nigh the anx.
ious aspirants for Cabinet positions
viii doubtless remember their child
hood days and hang up big stock
ing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

The handy revolver is responsible
for . large increase OF crime. and of
accidents that are close related to
crime
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13
Mass Meeting at Plain Dealing.

sier parish was held at the hotel in
the town of Plain Dealing, on Mon
day, Nov. 26. Prof. j. e. Johnston
explained that the object was to or
ganize and invite friends of educa-
ton and the public generally, to
participate in formal laying of the
corner stone of the Pioneer High
School at Plain Dealing, La, on the
10Th of December, 1888.
On motion, Mr.. John G. Allen
was elected chairman and Mr.. w. B.
Boggs secretary.
Mr.. l.. I. Sanders, after making a
few appropriate remarks, offered
the following preamble and resolu-
tons:
Whereas, Prof. Jos. =. Johnston,
of Bossier parish, by the financial
aid of our friend aud patron, Mr.. s.
j. Zeigler, of Shreveport, La, has
erected and furnished in our midst
the handsome school edifice known
as the Pioneer High School, and
without assistance from the public,
which are to be it's benefciaries; and,
as they have invited the public to
participate in the formal laying of
the corner stone of this institution,
thereby displaying public spirit
worthy of recognition by their fel
low-citizens; therefore,
Be 1t Resotred, That we, the citi
zens of Plain Dealing and surround
ing country, do hereby endorse the
actions of these gentlemen and
warmly recommend the Pioneer
High School as worthy of the patron
age of an enlightened public.
RESOLVED, That it is the wishes of
the people to render all the assis-
lance in their power to make the
occasion of laying the corner stone
one worthy of the cause of education,
and further, that it is the sense of
this meeting that the programme
shall include formal laying Of the
corner stone, addresses from dis
tinguished speakers from abroad, a
public dinner and an entertainment
at night.
ResOlUed, That a committee on
arrangements be appointed, to take
charge of the business of the day,
formulate and publish programme,
appoint subcommittee aud do such
other things as they may deem prr-
dent and necessary to secure sue
cess.
| On motion, the resolutions were
adopted. Whereupon the chair ap.
pointed the following Committee on
Arrangements: j. j. Swindle, T.
M. Love, M. L. Ford, w. B. Boggs,
1 S. j. Zeigler, Jos. e. Johnston, G.
McClenaghan and w. e. Hall.
On motion, the following sub
committees we're appointed:
Committee on Dinner. y. Swim.
die, 7. NJ. Love, J. A. Ford, j. B
Bixler, Sr., j. d. Gleason, DIR. w. j
Baird, Daniel Smith, j. T. Gladney
Committee on House and Seats
NJ. L. Ford, J. w. Carl, Chester
, Smith, j. d. Tucker, Joseph Riley
Thomas Moore, w. f. Taylor, Ed
M. Carstarphen, j. A. Martin an6
w. Ell. Ross.
Committee on Invitation and Re
ception-Jos. e. Johnston, w. B
; Boggs, L. T. Sanders, G. McClena
CHAN, w. q. Hall and VIM. 81. Nc
Clenaghan.
Committee on Printing and Rail
road Fares. j. Zeigler, w. b
Boggs, j. w. rabbi and p. B. Holt
Committee on Donations-Maio
G. McClenaghan, S. J. Caldwell, j
2. Keith, j. G.. Allen, r. S. Doles
Capt. j. Fl. Nattin, j. T. Stray han
, J. B. Crawford, w. G. Campbell, 3
D. Kelly, Hon. r. FL. Curry and 2
: b. Holt.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

How We grow! In 1924 the total
vote cast in the United States was
$4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Only the mau who never makes a
mistake can afford to be unforgiv-
ing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

Labor strikes are occurring through
out Italy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

San Antonio, Texas, has popula-
ton of nearly fifty thousand people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13
DIR. 4. nm. COMEGYS.
Dentist.

nR. T. n. COMEGY'S Office is over Simon
II Leyys bank building, corner MILAN
and Market Streets, Shreveport, where he will
be pleased to meet all who wish frst-cIass
dental work at satisfactory prices.
2 to 5P NJ. --o'''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13
BELLEVUE, Ia.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1888.

Patrick Henry said that commerce
should be as free as the winds Of
heaven" But, then, Patrick Henry
was not q monopoliat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-12-13

This, the Fiftieth Congress, will
sxp;re At noon Of March 4, 1855.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30

search there has not proved fruitful
Many semi precious stones, are how
ever, found 10 the United States,--
beryls, acquamarines, and hiddenites i'd
North Carolina, topazes and agates in
Colorado, and in Arizona, Montana
and New Mexico the finest garnets in
the world.
Yet, notwithstanding the encourage.
meut that some writers find in these
facts, and in the general mineral wealth
OF the country, for indulging the patti
otto hope that the United States will
become an important contributor to
the worlds supply Of precious stones,
the few competent American experts
generally see no substantial basis 1t
present for such expectations. III is
view is shared by Mr.. cseph T. Bailey,
who is rot only one of the best judg s
of gems, but who has also made him
self thoroughly familiar with those
sections OF the United States chat sho W
any signs of being the natural abiding.
place of gem stones.
1t is sometimes suggested that much
might be accomplished were the State
and national governments to offer en.
coura cement to systematic prospect.
ing for precious stones in certain prom
ising ocalities; but the universal *.
perie' ce is that such development is
best committed TO private enterprise
and, unfortunately, there has been lit, lie
to induce the investment of money u
time in it az business.
JoHN V. Hoop.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
BIAN DEMOCRAT. BI,OOMsBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY Pa

O'Hagan couldn't lift her eyebrows,
but she could put her soapy arms akin
DO, and she did with instructive pug
nacity.
ale did, but he doesn't" she an
swered.
"Cau you direct me to bis abodef"
"Why should ~
81 am his mother"
"FIis mother, is III"
Mre. O'Hagau's little blue eyes
swept the richly dressed woman from
her arrogant face to her carefully up
held skirts, and then with swift
glance at the little clock on her mantel,
exclaimed fercely:
"Stand here by tn dure with me-"
She led the wondering woman to
the street door, and with impatient
gesture stilled her questions, and de-
tanned her there until a haggard crea.
ture, clad in filthy rags, came scufiling
along bearing on her hip d great bss.
ket Of decayed oranges.
"Your son." cried Mrs. O'Hagan,
"is dead, but there is his wife. Bad
luck t ye."
The woman stared in horror at the
loathsome spectacle, and then with a
little cry fed to her carriage and was
driven away.-Phild. Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
CURES ALL HUMORS.

from common Blotch. or Eruption. to the
worst Scrofula: Salt-rheum, "Fever-sores,"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short. all diseases
powerful, purifying, and invgorating med-
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
Tested its potency in curing letter. Eczema,
Erysipelas, Bols, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
"White Swellings," Goitre. or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FOR THE BLOOD Is THE LIFE"
Thoroughly cleanse 1t by using DIR. Plerce's
digesi ion, fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and bodily health will be established,
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lll LAT |,!!!!I.1!-
VT 49,! 49,!
YOU? '!l':;!.'

Do you fee1 dull languid, low-spirited, life
less, and indescribably miserable, both physi-
cally and mentally; experience sense of
fullness or blOating after eating, or OF gone
ness or emptiness of stomach in the NOR
ing, tongue coated, bitter or bad taste ]
mouth, irregular appetite dizziness, frequer
headaches, blurred eyesght, " floating speclSs
before the eyes, nervous prostration or g.
hausuon. irritabity. of temper. hot husl ,
alternating with chilly sensations, slai
feet drowsiness after meals, wakefulness, r
disturbed and unrefreshing sleep, consta'
indescribable feeling of dread, or Of impei.
ing caamity2
II you have all, or any considerable numb r
OF these symptoms, you are suffering from
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The more
complicated your disease has become, the
greater the number and diversity of symp-
toms. No matter what stage 1t has reached,
DIR. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery
will subdue it, If taken according to direc-
tions for reasonable length of time. If not
cured, complications multiply and Consump-
ton OF the Lungs, Skin Diseases, Heart Disease,
Rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
maladies are quite liable to set in and, sooner
or later, induce u fatal Termination.
DIR. Piercc's Golden Medical Dis
cOvery acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
purites, from whatever cause arising. 1t is
equally efiicacious in acting upon the Kid
neys and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. As
an appetzing, restorative tonic, it promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills ana
Fever, Dumb Ague and kindred diseases.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
The Lessons Of ''Unser Fnts" Case.


The greatest doctors in Europe don't
know what ais "Unser Fritz"
Thus are the Garfield ard Grant
episodes repeated, and public conf
dence in "expert" medical knowledge
is again shaken.
The effect is a re, ulsion.
Since the fatal days Of 1888, many
Of the doctrines of the scboolmen con-
cerning extensive medication have been
abandoned, and all schools of practice
are more and more relying upon old
fashioned simple root and herb prepa-
rations aud careful nursing, the only
reliances known to our ancestors.
These methods and reliances are
illustrated to-day in series of old-fash-
ioned roots and herbs preparations re-
Gently given to the world by the we'll
known propristors of Warmers safe
cure--preparations made from formula
possessed by many Of our Oldest famil-
les, and rescued for popular use, and is
sued under the happy designation of
Warmers Log CABIN Remedies.
"My son." exclaimed venerable
woman to the writer when he was q
boy, "my son, your yell.r and pale and
weak like lookin', your needin' good
shaking up with some sas'parip."
A jug of spring sarsaparilla was just
as necessary 10 the "winter supplies" oi
fifty years ago as was barrel of pork
and a famous medical authority says
that the very general prevalence of the
use of such preparation as Log Cabin
Sarsaparilla explains the rugged health
of our ancestors.
While Warmers Log Cabin Sarsapa
rilla is an excellent remedy for all sea
sons of tho year, it is particularly vslu
able in the spring, when the system ia
full of sluggish blood and requires Q
natural constitutional tonic and invigo
rator to resist cold and pneumonia, and
the effects of long winter. Philo M
Parsons, clerk Of the City Hotel Of
Hartford, Conn, was prostrated witch
a cold which, he says, Seemed TO set
tie through my body. ! neglected il
and the result was my blood became
Impoverished and poison, d, indicated
by infamed eyes. l was treated but
my eyes grew worse. / was obliged tc
wear a shade over them. l feared thai
I would be obliged to give up work. :
"Under the operation of Warner
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and Liver
Pills." he says, "The sore and inAamed
eyes disappeared. My blood, l know
is in healthier condition than it has
been for years. have much better
appetite. | shall take several more
bottles for safety's sake. Warmers
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla is great blood
purifier and l most heartily recommend
it,
A few bottles of Warner s Log Cabin
Sarsaparilla used in the family now
will save many week of sickness and
many dollar of bills. Use no other.
This is the Oldest, most thoroughly
tested, and the best, is put mp in the
largest sarsaparills bottle on the mar
ket, containing l2O doses. There il
no other preparation of similar name
that can equal it. The name of its
manufacturers Is q guarantee of its
superior worth.
While the great doctors wrangle
over the technicalities of an advanced
medical science that can not cure dis
ease, such simple prepara ions yearly
snatch millions from untimely graves
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
That Tired Feeling

Afflicts nearly every one in the sprir g,
The system having becore accustomed
t" the bracing air of winter, is weak.
ened by the warm days of the char g
inc sfasou, and readily yields to at
tacks of disease. Hoods Sarsapari Ia
is just the medicine needed. 1t tones
and builds up every part of the body
and also expels all Impurities from the
blood Try i, this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EpToR:- Please inform
your readers that ! have positive
remedy for the above uamed disease.
BY it's timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. !
shall be glad to send two bottles Of
my remedy free to any of your readers
who have consumption, if they will
send me their express aul postoffice
address. Respectfully, T. A. Slocum
NJ. c., 18l Pearl St., n. Y (25nov6m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30

There is no Remedy in the world
equal TO Ponds Extract whore pain
exists. 1t is acknowledged by many
of the greatest medical men of the dav,
as beng the hest known remedy for
all the complaints for which it is recon-
needed Ii III nld always br ken in
readiness. Fr j. flamma,ion, Hemor
rhags, Sore Throat, Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, j. il worth is weight in gold.
BE sure TO get the genuine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
PATH0S IN RAGS.

QUAINT AND PICTURESQUE FIGURES AMONG
THE UNFoRTUNATEs OF A GREAT CITY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-30
STATIONS.

Connections at Rupert with Phllsdeiphin 4
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, 1amaqua, Will
Transport, sunbury, Pottsvllle, etc. At N5rthum.
berland with p. & E. Div. r. X. X. for Harrisburg,
Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren CORY and Erie.
". +. HALSTEAD, Gen. Man..
Scranton, Pa
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-07-13
BROTHERHOOD ouTRAeEs.
History OF the Alleged Dynamite Plot
OF the Locomotive Engineers.

Manager Stone, Of tho Burlington, Gives
History OF the Alleged Dynamite Plot
of the Locomotive Engineers.
CHICAGO, July 6.-General Manager
Stone, Of the Burlington, has given out
for publication the following sensational
statement Of facts as to the recent arrests
made by Pinkcrton detectives at his in
instigation. IL is full as possible with
out defeating the ends of justice. IA few
days after the middle of May" said Mr.
Stone, "the company was informed
that attempts were to be made to
damage its property end trains by
the use OF dynamite, and that Bowles,
the brotherhood engineer who was ar
rested Thursday with dynamite in his
possession, was about to leave town to
put the plan into operation. Bowles did
leave Chicago, as was expected, having
taken package Of dynamite and caps
with him from room "a, Grand Pacific
hotel, the headquarters OF the grievance
committee Of the strikers, and occupied
by 8. f. Hoge, chairman Of the
general grievance committee. Several
attempts were made at various points on
our lines In Illinois to wreck trains by the
use Of dynamite. Three unsuccessful at
tempts were made to wreck trains in and
near Creston. During this time Broder-
ick and Bowles had been furnished with
funds and letters of introduction to var
ious members Of the brotherhood stating
that they wore on secret business
OF the most importance to the
brotherhood. Letters of this char
acter were found on their persons
when they were arrested
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-07-13

T. j.. FIsHBAcE, g. A. MATHEWS, ii. FIsHBAcK
President. V. President. Cashier.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-07-13

Mormonism does not thrive at Olivet.
The people have satisfied their curiosity,
and now think that the elders had better
move the church to some place where 1t
win be better appreciated.
The Sionx Falls Granite company has
been awarded the contract to furnish
Sioux Falls jasper for anew Methodist
church which is 10 be erected at Bur
lington, Iowa. II is laid the proposed
building will BE- the flnest enthusiastically
in the state Of Iowa
A man from Grand Forks went 10
Gilby To open saloon. aud VISA warned
~ The citizens they were IN need of mo-
such a, neqpisition 70 their village. Hix
proh lineht sldeutg t0cf him A eAaxao
- s,s Ssssa;s s's : s' !