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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
The Inventors Romance.

My father was the master maclini~t in the
railroad shop at Summervc. Our home was
unprc!entiouS. though comfortable. My broth
ers and were impressed with the idea that the
height OF mans ambition was attained when
he became a master mechanic.
llavin" been graduated from >,hoo! at II. |
was ambitious to enter the Sumncrvillc .Aca-
envy. where the higher branches were taught
and Young men were prepared for college.
Ny father could not afford it. As he had six
mouths TO fill. and very capacious mouths they
Were. 10 Judge by the rapility with which they
empted the flour barrel was quite ii favor
i'll with the principal of the village school. and
he recommended me to Mr.. kcmhlc. principal
OF the academy, who wanted n boy around the
place to make himself generally Useful, for
which lie would -set tuition free. was soon in-
stalled as general utility at the academy.
Charley Raw>on and | formed the primary
l. hin class and we quickly became fast friends.
tharlcy and his sister had been left orphans at
tender aye. and We're adopted by il childlesS
uncle. whose wealth was TO revert 10 them. |
enNi,'l his advantage in having Judge Rawson
to assist him when he got stuck in hS traii>la-
iion-. Night after Night ploi'lci a!om4 an
aled-''R 'Romulu> (RomuIu>) prmuS 1ir>t) To-
cult Caught li:loS (the Italiau>l agriculturam
}agricultureJ. And my solicitou> ma often
threatened to apprentice me 10 an agricultuii>t
if Didn't get to bed. But managed to keep
pace " ilh my chum.
NJ, holidays | spent with Charley making
raids on hi, uncle's potato bin after big tuhcr>
TO roast on the river bank. or in fishing, berry
ng or nulting. In these latter excursions there
WAS frequently third party, my little friends
sister Jennie Il joyous tomboy Of IL. who could
run ruce jump fence with either Of us.
After year Of my academic experience was
rapidly coming to understand the breach that
divided nS socially, and raved more or less at
fate that had thrust me upon the world without
silver spoon in my mouth
At The cud of two wears in the academy |
concluded it was time for me TO 90 to work.
Before the close Of the summer vacation | ap-
piled To the foreman of the machine shop for
situation. and surprised my father one day
when Informed him that | should he of t.
The shop with him next morning. Well. put
in five Years at the trade and i'll u had GOOD
knowledge of ii. Meanwhile death had been
reaping Il harvest in the Old home. and il WAS
now broken up. | came to New \ orl city. ant
secured foremanship i'll Muuzelf> shop.
ROW turned my attention TO inyentin@ an
Improvement on the system of packing boxes
solved. !new that Il cool SiOO.O00 awaited me
from >Nudcatc of leading railroads of the
country. For five wears devoted all nay spare
time to studying and experimenting. Ii po>Si-
hlc. determined 10 find a device that would
supPlant the oil and cotton Waste. and that
would overcome what engineers fear in the
"hut box.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
Making IL Cheerful for Candidate Putnam.

The Republican press up in Maine is making 1t
cheerful for Candidate Putnam, by printing in full
Secretary Bayard's letters of 1856, in which he
took position regarding the fisheries diametrcal-
y opposite to that assented 10 In the recent treaty
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

Myriads of grasshoppers have appeared in
many parts of Southern Indiana, and are de-
vouring all vegetation as they 60. They destroy
meadows first. then the foliage Of t!e trees. and
next corn. oats and garden vegetables. Thou
sands Of acres of meadows have been daNastat-
ed by them,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

The shipbuilding programme in the Naval
bill, as reported, provides for four vessels ms
against six last year, but the amount of dis
placement tonnage in the four ships of this bill
is 1900 as against q 600 tons in the six ships
of 1887. The estimated cost Of the four is to he
$1,1OO,O0O, Ms against 81, 76S 900 for the six
ships. The average cost Of last years ships
was about 1870 per ton Of displacement, while
in this years vessels an average Of $4OO rer ton
is allowed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
Young In Years, hut

The Third Party Prohibition candidate for GOV.
ernor appears to be trying to make some sort of u
bargain with the Maine labor party Ii is to be re-
GREETED that party SO Young and so pure should
have gone thus early into the wicked business of
trading. Portland Press.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

A young man named Zachariah T. Wiley has
made lucky find He picked up a piece OF
peculiar substance Mt Marblehead Neck and it
was found to be amberg:is and worth $12OO.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

Dem. Organ.
Well, yes, the elections in Rhode Island and
Oregon do look as though the Democratic fl,ner-
al procession is about to form.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

The so.called independent paper which now
monopoizes all the press franchises, makes it
impossible for any one to start an administra-
ton organ in Washington. 1t is perhaps the
greatest compliment President Cleveland could
possibly have that he does not need an organ.
Washington special to New York Herald.
1t appears that Cleveland does not ''need an
organ" because he cannot get one. This looks
like SoIIr cranes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

Philadelphia is agitated over an attempted
evasion Of the liquor law by floating bars on the
Delaware River.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

The New York Herald, DEM, ''>izes up
the third party about right when it says: 1.-The
prohibition party has only existed as "A menace
to other parties, especially the Republican. Its
usefulness was injured by the impression
prevalent four years ago that it was supported
by the friends OF Mr.. Cleveland to seduce votes
from Mr.. Blaine. IL this impression should
revive this year its value as a political inlu-
ence will die"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
Why Was Hill There 2

Roger q. Mills is chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee, and rs such has prepared II
bill which takes from the dutiahle list and puts
on the free list the products of fifty or more
important industries. President Cleveland rec
ommends 0bsolute free trade in AT least fifty
American industries.
The st. Louis Convention indorScd the Pre-i-
dents message and the Mills bill. There is
nothing about frcer trade here. 1t is absolute
free trade which is proposed. In view of this
here is an interesting parallel:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

-tl,irtl th,. We, k,.lliir lea- the wasting blood
ii. I,i.f,..- lll.n Nrtti,s,l I,5-.nyrv i. a won
b,tl restorative and a lruIouu,.r of strength and
r II ft,rti. tin, lIi .,t,,l f,,,i,-,f.,t.s Inc -,s
..n t't,,it fH,fir, mo ~ a.r.in7+ li...s, 'nf
.,,i..,,: f.
III. h:rs. man ,aI town the , What don't Ike
i- >l.ntl .l,w lake, me tp''
Famous Women.
~ + y ~i3iiI'AIi iAr' i""l i''r1' on We ""hltI
f..,'' l.,v,. piny,.,i ,jsnr.lI, hr4th mi. show.
tfn the mind /, never capable OF me severe and
continued al i,l, ncc.-alv t creative. work
.r.-- thr I,..,l, j. M il. l,-i rI,,. woman uhn
a, +,t,, h., H.. rrn,l ,y.,iis .i..lit, md f
n h. A., u,..S.. Il, Ilrrr,-S E,yorite pr,.,rii,
iI, ,,il l,a-h fb.-p .tl,I if i. ,li,rautnd T.. re-
-l,. ,l,l.t. functional harmonic. which are indis
t.,.-,l u. fl, l,,tb Ns !, -,.rcif,, for au thos.
.tr,,.j. ,,..l urs.,- .ItI ilu.nt. nprnIior ia ,n
...,, N Il. i,,,.ni,.ttr,l
.t,,d Of a Nat j. tn. same .r.iius who n few DAYS
-.l,, 1,l.l,r,l nl,n ii. ii,tlitn- f,f ~ yon, lady
Great Little Men.
N"'ny 81 me 2frite-t men mat ever hNed were
.., win r..a,IiI,, 1,' I'll ,,af, inir.,nrr. yr'v
-r,aiI ar,. Dr pirrc,'- Pheasant Prpatiye p.Ilets
fu they af,. far more. effective than fhe hu.rp old
r,-hionrI nils Which .rt, So dfirult to swallow
iiI -, I,,i-, in thrlr artiu,, Ihe "pelIats,i .r.
.rn,ic an never rau,e constipation. For liver,
Nr,,i,,l and I,-.l irr.Ts.,'ll,n,I Nov ha,a ,n
..,1 " ~ ' ~ ~
Tp. catcher Ga handles n bail without gloyes i'm
e.. Summer Gu,i. IN nrr4--ary 10 wear them at
bl'- IN Tie winter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
Republican Journal Publishing Co.
Largest Circulation in City and County,

~ 1850 HIrIIn> ~ RMS. Il. advance, 800 year,
~ thlu the ear, SOD: at the expiration of the
-,Jf. -3Up-
ADNlNIISING TTENs. For one square, zone inch
.ll 'rU"ih in coilimU si"0 tor week, aud p
:.l l.'l c.cu Subsequent insertion. y traction of
., -. i-s.rr. -iI--td .t- a futl one
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28
Maine Matters.
NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALL OVER THE s
THE LATE WILLIAM GERRISH.

Rev. 7. Gerrsh writes to the Portland En-
press: notice there has been some discussion
in the papers in regard to my brothers pension.
As the law now exists ! understand that the
cause Of my brothers death must be traced TO
his injuries received in the army or his widow
cannot draw any pension. Mr.. Cleveland is
not responsible for that law. But if YOU will
look up the so called dependent pension hill''
which Cleveland vetoed think you will find Il
clause there which covers this case-so that he
is after all responsible. | am not positive but
am quite confident that you will find that clause
in the bill.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

The Sanitary Inspector is published monthly
by the Maine state Board of Health, at the low
price OF - cents year. 1t is really very val
uable publication and every family ought to
have it. and keep it for reference. Each number
is worth more than the price for a year-in-
deed each number may perhaps save a life or
Ill
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

If you have little folks from five to nine
years Old yon can give them more pleasure for
ten cents by getting a copy of july Our Little
Men and Women. than in any way we know
Of The July number is full of pictures of all
sizes. short stories and pretty yerseS. You can
get it at the neWSdealerS. or of ID. Lothrop
(OmpanN, Boston. 81 90 by tlc wear.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1888-06-28

lis now that the schoolm'am begins to remember
The two months vacation 'twi iXt June and Septem-
bcr
She laborcd with ar,lor and needs vacation,
And views its arry al with pleasant citation.
Boston Courier
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

Article 207-The following property shall he
exempt from taxation, and no other, viz. All
public property, places of religious worship
or burial, all charitable institutions, all build
ings and property used exclusively for colleges
or other school purposes, the real and personal
estate of any public library, and that of any
other literary association used by or connected
with such library; all books and philosophical
apparatus, and all paintings and statuary of
any company or association kept in public
hall procided. the property so exempted be
not used or leased for purposes of private or
corporate profit or income. There shall also
be exempt from taxation household property
to the value of five hundred dollars; there
shall also be exempt from taxation and license
for period of twenty years from the adoption
of the Constitution of 1879, the capital, ma
chinery and other property employed in the
manufacture of textile fabrics leather, shoes
harness, saddlery, hats, flour, machinery
agricultural implements. manufacture of ice
fertilizers and chemicals and furniture and
other articles of wood, marble, or stone, soap
stationery, ink and paper, boat building and
chocolate; provided, that not less than five
hands are employed in any one factory"
In testimony whereof have hereunto aft xef
my signature and attached thereto the seal O
| the State OF Louisiana at the city of Batoi
| Rouge, this 18th day of JANUARY, A. D., 1888.
OSCAR ARROYO,
| Secretary Of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

ENGLISH MONEY FOR LOUISIANA Rail-
RoADs.-A Natchez special to the New
Orleans Picayune says: "Judge FL.
r. Steele, President of the proposed
Mississippi Valley Railroad from
Bowie, Ark, to New Orleans via Vi
dalia, received cablegram from Lon
don to-day strongly indicating that
the English syndicate will advance
the money with which to build the
road, and telegram also is received
stating that all the negotiations for
the money to construct the Louisiana,
Arkansas and Missouri Railroad from
Brinkley, Ark, to Alexandria, La,
were completed, and work on that
line would be immediately commenc-
ed"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

A preliminary hearing was grant,
d Prince Robinson, Cal Johnson
and Dennis Thompson yesterday by
Justice Il. G. Stinson, of BoSsier
parish, and all were discharged tx
cept Prince Robinson. These three
were charged with the larceny of d
bale of cotton from the Pandora
plantation. 1t is said that there is
plain case against Robinson, and
that he will surely be sent to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Democrat,
2 md inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
Homestead Entry No. 23ss.

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,
January 5, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence the Clerk of the District Court at
Bellevue, La, on February Goth, 1888, VIZ:
Homestead Entry No. 1855 VIM. Rhodes
for the east half of northeast quarter section
y, township IL North, Rauge II West L ,u-
isiana Meridian. He names the foilowii e
witnesses to prove bis continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of said land, viz !:
Lawrence Hobby, Marcus Ball, Isaac Williams
and Noodle Burke, of Haughtou p. O La.
WE. RUSSELL, Regisi er.
January II, 1889. feb l6
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

Yesterday Mr.. j. NJ. Martin sold
the brick building on Texas street,
known as the Turf Exchange, and
lot of ground 2O1 by $50 feet upon
which it stands, to DR.. L. IL. Fisher,
for $4,000. The lot and building
adjoining this, being of the same
dimensions, were purchased three
years ago for $4,000, being an H.
crease of more than 100 per cent. ia
the value of property in Shreveport
ia the short period of three years.
Shreveport Democrat, Oath.
Over thirty years ago, DIR. L. II.
Fisher, the purchas, of the above
described property, located at this
place and began the practice of his
profession, remaining here about
seven years. He succeeded, not
only in the practice of his profes
sion, but in gaining the confidence
and esteem of our people, aud his
many friends in Bellevue, and else.
where iD Bossier, will be pleased to
learn that this worthy and estima
BILE christian gentleman has pros
pered so we'll.
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announcement Is.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized TO announce Mr.. r. II.
CURRY a candidate for Representative
from Bossier Parish subject to the nominal
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Prof. l..
GRISWOLD as a candidate for Representa-
tive from Bossier parish; subject to the nom
ination of the Democratic party.
FOR SHERIFF,
We are authorized to announce Maj. r. E.
WYCHE as candidate for reelection to the
Office of Sheriff of Bossier Parish at the en-
suing State election to be held April II, 1888:
subject to the nomination of the Democratic
party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
Obituary.

Died, at the residence of his father, n +
MeDade, near Haughton, on January 10, 1888
JAMES A. MCDADE; aged 26 years, l month
and % days
Deceased had friends in every circle whei Q
he was known. who have been deeply sadden-
ed at his death. Through his illness he e1-
hibited the same gentleness, willingness al
evenness of disposition which had so promi-
nently marked his life, and passed away per-
fectly resigned to the summons of an All-wi. g
Providence. The bereavcd family have mar Y
relatives and friends who deeply sympathze
with them ia their great sorrow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

N Gregg & Son In District Court,
e.B. AS Ssi B0s'isr Parish La
by virtue of an order of the District Court
ID and a. commission hereunder, ordering
me, said Sheriff, to sell all of the property
seized by the Sheriff of Bossier parish in the
suit of n. Gregg & Son VS. G. b. Abercromhie,
| will, on Monday, the 9th day of February,
1888, sell to the highest bidder, at the store OF
G. b. Abercrombie, in the town of Haughtop
La, within the usual hours for Sheriff's sales
the entire stock of goods, consisting of Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, and General merchandise.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to benefit oil
appraisement.
RE WYCHE, Sheriff.
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sa RELIABLE GOODS ONLY! -asa
SlserSH,s Sale.

Perrin & Zeigler } No. 324s. In Distrrs
VS.. Court, B; sser Pari D.,
B. f. Hollingsworth. La.
by virtue of writ of fieri facias issued I'M
ID the above named suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell 1T pnh-
lie auction, to the last and highest bidder, at
the plantation of B. f. Hollihgsworth, near
Shreveport in the parish of Bossier, In ,
within the legal hours of sale, on Saturda, |,
described personal property, viz:
Sixteen mules, 4 two-horse wagons, I fou' :
horse wagon, % tons cotton seed, more or less !;
5000 pounds seed cotton. more or less. 3; q
pounds lint cotton, more or less, ptuws =
cotton planters. saddle, $50 bushels Of corn,
more or less. Sc Sc.
Seized as the property of defendant y. f.:
Hollnssworth, and to be sold to pay and sat-
isfv said writ.
Terms OF Sale-Cash, with the benefit II
appraisement.
RE WYCHE, Sheriff
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Send Out Agents at Once.
New Orleans Chroniclc.I


We would suggest to the land
owners in the interior of this State
that the time is now propituous for
them to advertise in the North and
West if they desire to attract immi-
grants from those States to this
temperate and delightful region.
The winter so far has been unusu-
ally severe, billiards. have swept
over the Northwestern States with
fatal effect, snow covers large areas
and the people are suffering greatly
in many districts. Consequently
there is widespread dissatisfaction
and the minds of the people will be
open to the persuasive arguments of
agents who offer them cheap and
fertile lands in section where biz.
yards are unknown and where snow
never covers the face Of the earth:
where some crop can be cultivated
every month of the year and where
such a thing as cyclone is un-
known.
Were intelligent agents sent up
to Iowa and Minnesota at once. we
feel sure that they could easily in
duce thousands of industrious and
we'll to do farmers to come to this
State where there is so much to at
tract them and such profitable work
for them to do. All that would be
necessary would be to show them
what We have to offer them in the
way OF climate, lands and the pos
sibilities of profit. Those of their
fellow citizens who have already
come here would be willing witness
es in our favor and substantiate all
that our agents would say.
Land owners should not hesitate
and delay, for the land which they
have is burthen to them without
men to till it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

Vases, urns, tables, monuments,
headstones, tombs, etc., OF the best
grades of Italian and American
marble, executed by VIM. Kinney,
monumental sculptor, Texas street,
opposite the Court House, Shreve.
port. All work entrusted to bis
care will be executed in the most
artistic style.
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Notice.
RED RIVER PLANTATION
70 LEASE

To LEASE.
by virtue of an order of the District Court,
- in and for Bossler parish, La, ordering
Plantation, notice is hereby given that l will
lease at BENTON, La, on LIST day of February.
1888, at II o'clock, A. M the Geo. T. Simpson
Plantation, lying near Benton, Bossier parish,
La, for the year 1883. Party or parties leasing
are required to furnish lease obligation due on
first of November, with approved security.
r. 4. WYCHE,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, La.
Bellevue, La, January 19, 1888.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

Estrayed before w Fl. Bledsoe, j. p, Ward
II 6, Precinct 2, Bossier parish, La by Harry
Wright, OH the 10Th day OF January, and will
be sold at Haughton La. within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, March 3. 1888,
high, and about Is years old. Branded on lelt
hip W and large scar on right shoulder, and
ond of left ear split.
Appraised at $65.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
w. l.. CHANLER, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

'sThe Delineator is the best IL
Illustrated fashion magazine for its
price in the country. Tt is an admir-
able magazine for the lovers of fash
ion, meeting, in the best sense, the
wants of the fair sex. Price, ST a
year. Butterick Publishing Co., 40
East 14th street, New York.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

The new year is jogging along
quietly to its appointed close. But
the close is yet long way off, and
those who have already broken their
good resolutions should mend them
and try it again. To the willing,
much is possible; to the anxious
even more.
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Bellevue .4cNde2.lsy.

FTHhe Spring Session of Bellevue Academ,
j will open Monday, January %; 1888, and
will continue five months.
Rates of tuition-$2 so, So, 50 so and 81
Board can be had in private families at re-
duced rates. For tull information, apply to
s. D. SPANN, PRINCIPAL
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Notice.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
Daoamhar 81 1897

December q, 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this office
~ by Moses j. Mays, of Bosser Parish, La,
against Jacob A, Bennett, for abandoning his
Homestead Entry No. 2470, dated February
I'd, 1888, upon the southeast quarter of section
26, township % North, Range Ii West Louisi-
ana Meridian, in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
with view to the cancellation of said entry;
the parties are hereby summoned to appear al
this Office on the 2lst day of February. 1888
at II o'clock NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment
w. E. RUSSELL, Register
A. e. LEMEE, Receiver.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

The Rev. r. NJ. Blocker, who has
been located here for the last three
years, has been assigned to the
South Bossier Circuit, which has
been subdivided into the South Bos.
sier and Valley Circuits. Mr.. Rlock-
er has moved to Haughton, and he
carries with him the best wishes aud
esteem of every one in Bellevue
Rev. A. L. Galloway succeeds Mr..
Blocker in the Valley Circuit, and
will occupy the Parsonage at Belle
vue. We extend to him a cordial
welcome, and trust that his stay
here may be pleasant to bin, and re
dound to the interest of the glorious
work ia which he is engaged.