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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
FUNERAL EXPENSES.
A Clerical Society for the Promotion Of
Burial Reform.

The Episcopal clcrgymen Of New
York, under the advice of Bishop Pot
ter, have organized an association for
the promotion of burial reform. The
first purpose is to do away with the ex-
travagancc of funeral expenditures.
Most burials are unnecessarily expen-
sive. by reason of costly burial caskets,
and numerous carriages and people 60
to an expenditure which their means do
not justify. Besides. there are sanitary
considerations, such as are leading to
the growth Of the cremation sentiment.
One of the aims of the new association
will be to abolish the use of close
coffins and metallic burial cases, and
the substitution of wicker-basket or
paper-mache coverings, so that ''dust
TO DUST will have literal and whole
some meaning.
Bishop Potter made the following re-
marks after the various points had
been discussed at the first meeting: II
am in entire sympathy with this move,
ment, and it will receive my hearty and
active cooperation. / trust the organ
ization will be so formed as to include
representatives Of all religious de-
nominations. to the end that its work
may be made as effective and far-reach-
ing as possible. 1t will be necessary 20
bear in mind that at every step the or
ganization will be fought by powerful
combinations of tradesmen. whose in
comes this movement will tend to
diminish. and whose hostility. there
fore, may be confidently predicted. II
is my belief. that the methods of inter.
ment at present in vogue are vicious.
and that the highest type OF Christian
burial will only be attained when the
administration of cemeteries is placed
entirely in the hands OF the church. -
| Mslaaaakee Sentinel.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
BELLEVUE, La, THURSDAY, JANUARY rs, 1888.

To make them she cut up for months
and months all the old garments of
worsted and silk she could beg. Dresses,
ribbons, silk stockings, even a
| shawl, went into that mill. She is
proud of those portieres, but am glad
they are not mine. Esther thinks me
extravagant because | buy wools and
embroidery silks, but buy no more
than l can afford; and they are bought
OF poor girl who keeps little shop at
the other end of town. and is struggling
to support herself. Every penny spent
at her counter is a help to her. only
wish l could spend more"
"Have you eveNspoken to Esther of
these things?" asked Mrs. Arden.
'Not as | have to you; l could not.
She does not see her economy as l see
it. To me it is all wrong"
When Mrs. Andrews went back to
Esther's house that night, her admira-
ton for the large, braided mats in the
hall and the crazy portieres at the
parlor door was not as keen as it had
been. She even sighed as the took the
thick, soft folds of the portiere in her
hand.
did you get chance to give Grace
that little lecture l suggested" asked
Esther, at the supper-table.
YES" answered Mrs. Arden, and
then spoke freely of Grace's views on
the subject of the economy of old
clothes.
But she failed to convince her hearer
that these views were sound; and Mrs.
Fame, one Of vast army of women
who share her opinion that charity be-
gins at home, still makes her old
clothes into rugs, and is in fair way
to provide every chair in the house with
cushion. Florence B. HatloweN. in
Christian Uaion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
. esoWL FROM GRANDPA.

mhere's lots o. ssolish fashions now
You bet I'd like to Danish:
Far one. notice that you gals
Are pettin' mighty mannish;
First thing we know, gal as Is
A gal from earth will vanish.
The chick that rules the roost TO day
In Folly's footsteps follers:
She takes fool for pattern, an
let it be hair or collars.
Che wears 'em both accordin' to
The cut O. dude Apollers.
ynstid O. stayin' snug at home.
AN that's where woman's S niche is,,
A.brewin' an a-bakin' an
A putin in the stitches.
che's prancin' round and putin on
Most ev'rything but breeches.
Folks tell me gals now swig champagne
An bet upon the races;
Talk slang. play poker, smoke cigars.
o fast they say the pace is!
Isyow, from all hear, you d stake
Your souls upon four aces!
They tell me that you speculate
On 'change-lose lots O. money
Do ev'rything you shouldn't do
Is'pose you think it's funny,
But that you make big mistake
I'm tellin' you, my honey.
You foolish chits. Why can't you see
That your own guns you spike? You
Are fyin' fat in Natures face.
did it never strike you
The nearer you approximate
To men the less they like you?
-Boston Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

First Blase Youth (much demoral-
ized-"By Gawge, Cholly! I'm COM
pletely exhausted; just assisted in saving
-aw-young woman's life.n Second
Blase Youth-"Brave fellah! But |
Didn't know you could swim, Fweddy."
First Blase Youth -"I cawn't. Another
fellah did that part. l stood on shore
and scweamed for lp."-Harper's
Weeklu,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
NUMBER AZ.
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.
No man fails who dies trying.

NO man fails who dies trying.
On the elevated situations of for
tune, the great calamities of life chiefly
fall. ffa
1t is far better to educate persons
to keep out of sin than to convert them
out.
The dead elephant Alice was dis
sected at Hartford and 800 pennies
found in her stomach. 1t is believed
she had started q monument fund.-
Omaha Bee.
Presence of mind is all we'll enough
in some cases, but when a man finds
himself in danger of freezing to death
| he shouldn't try to keep too COOL
Epoch.
I'm goin' to leave. mumr' "What
;or? am sure l have done all the
work myself, in order to keep girl"
"Well. mum. ther works not done to
suit me!'-Puck
Milton was asked If he intended to
instruct his daughters in the different
languages--to which he replied, mo,
sir, one tongue is sufficient for
woman.-Salem Standard.
Women are bothersome creatures
sometimes and cause us no end of
trouble. but after all. what would we
men do if we hadn' somebody to whom
we can attribute all our faults?
knowledge which Came too Late
imagined Maria had thousands
Laid up in strong vaults
Iwedded and find she has millions
or faults.
-7fd-Bas
--Inquisitive people are the tunnels
CT conversation: they do not take in
any thing for their own use, but merely
to pass it to another. --Steste.
-Mistress-'Why, Mary, told you
to make up my room an hour ago. and
here it is in terrible disorder" Mary
-"Yis, mum, an did make it up; but
the master came in to put on clane
collar, mum, and he lost the button. -
Epoch.
Voice from under sofa a)-"From
this time forth, l shall cease to call you
wife; you have beaten me shamefulIy.
and have still enough of the spirit OF
man left within ne to remain here
until you apologize for your conduct" +"
Judge.
Paris has taken up the crusade
against the high hat at the theater. and
"a bas les chapeaux" is heard on every
hand. d.-Erchange. This is bas les fab
rication. There are women who could
not enjoy play at theater if they did
not have high hats on their heads, and
such women are going to wear high
hats when and where they please. N
o. Picayane.
You must remember. my daugh-
ter, you are only little girl. can't
think of letting you wear long dresses
yet" "But, mamma, am rs tall as
you are" 'Is that possibleP" "Then
measure" '.Sure enough. my child.
you are. How fortunate! Now you
can hang out the washing just as well
as can. Chicago Ne,os.
The play was drawing to a close,
and the bad man was just about falling
to the earth transfixed by the bullet Of
the hero. The villain cast wild look
over the house, and cried, Hold! At
least let me die in peace. Wait till the
suburbans who have trains to catch get
out! Grant me this my dying request"
It was granted. Ten minutes later he
fell headlong, and expired in artistic
agony. Then the curtain fell, and the
house was emptied silently and with
many sob OF sympathy. Boston
Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26
A GIFTED CANARY.
The Accomplishments of Little Bird
Which Sings Popular Tunes.

Which Sings Popular Tunes.
The canary bird, which the orni-
biologists say belongs to the family
Fringilliade. and is more particularly
designated as the carduelis canaria,
is the most contented of the feathered
tribe, and does not fret itself to death
in the gilded prison. This is evidenced
by the fact that when confined it some
times raises several broods of young
birds each year. Its initiative powers
are very great. Although many have
heard canaries sing natural music in
an exquisite manner, still the assertion
is hazarded that but few have heard
one execute tune or a portion of one.
George Horn, of Portland, Ore, who
served as "a musician with General
Sherman during the recent unpleasant
ness. has a wonderful canary bird.
Mr.. Horn at once began to whistle
the old Germsn waltz tune, "Buy a
| Broom" After listening moment the
canary, who seemed little shy aud
bashful before a stranger, executed two
bars of the same old tune and then
stopped as though nervous.
Il guess he is diffident about per-
forming before any one with whom he
is not acquainted" said Mr.. Horn,
land We will therefore retire to the
next ROOM"
After the room occupied by the bird
was vacated, Mr.. Horn again whistled
'.Bpy Broom and the bashful bird
heard it and repeated four bars as dis
tjnctly and clearly as though it was
played on a cornet or piccolo by a
skilled musician. The only halt he
made was on the last note. This por-
tion of the tune was repeated several
times to the delight of the listeners by
the miniature musician.
1.-The bird" said Mr. Horn. sis twelve
months old, and it has taken about nine
months to teach him to sing what you
have just heard. My little ten-year-old
daughter. Ella. and myself, teach him
by means of this instrument. 1t was
xylophone which Mr.. Horn pointed
to, and he seized the sticks and rem
dered finely several airs on it for the
edification of his visitors.
Continuing Mr. Horn said: THE bird
sings in the key of d, and goes up one
note above the high G. Ittakes good
singer to reach this same note, and
believe Adelaide Patti and the great
Jenny Lind are the only ones / ever
heard of who could do So with ease.
have been a drummer with bands and
orchestras all my life and know where
| of speak. I think the reason the bird
falters on the last note is because it is
too low for the register of his voice.
Il understand that the art of teach
ing canaries to render airs like you have
just heard has made great advances in
Europe. Music boxes are attached to
the cages, and in this way the airs are
picked up by the canaries. They are
now endeavoring to have birds perform
the music of all opera with all the diff.
ferent parts. soprano, contralto, etc.
would very much like to listen to an
opera rendered in this way. 1t would,
indeed, be u delightful treat. Port.
land (Ore.) Nescs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-01-26

Various of our outside contempor-
aries are trying to make a joke out of
the fact that the death of the oldest
man in Illinois is recorded at frequent
intervals in the press of this State.
For the benefit of our o. C. s we will re-
mark that while there is but zone old
est man in Illinois at time, his place
is instantly filled by a competent sue
cessor when he dies. and when that one
dies another, and so on till the end Of
time and people. Tile Oldest man sup
ply is ineyhaustihle. and we hope our
contemporaries will tiEd = -~ar.. ftt;n,e
subject for their jokes, : Aany Nliaois
NesaaDapers,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
4 CLOCK PEDDLER,s TRICK.

A good story was told your cor
respondent the other day about a.
well known old gentleman who ped
died clocks and jewelry in the days
before railroad contracts made him
worth over quarter of q million.
Il distinctly recollect on one occa-
sion, said he, 81 was selling clocks
near Merchandising, in the beauti-
fal Cumberland Valley, and ran
across house where the man pur-
chased three. After dinner to,
which | was invited, my curiosity
being excited by the fact Of the gen
tleman's taking three clocks, ask
ed the reason. He told me that he
was one of three brothers who had
agreed among themselves that the
first one who struck clock peddler
should buy clock for each. | in
quired about the brothers, where
they resided, and the best way to
reach them, and after dinner start
ed, and before evening had seen the
two brothers and sold them each
three clocks, making nine in all.
When he finished the story, the old
gentleman gave a chuckle as if he
had accomplished a thing for which
he deserved commentator. Jewel
er's Review.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
agricultural.
WEED KILLING.
American Cultivator.

1t is true that weeds still keen
growing, and must be destroyed that
they may not ripen seed to fill the
ground, to the detriment of future
crops. 1t was not the labor to keen
them down now that it was while
crops were smaller and did not shade
the ground. To go through the
field and pull up the largest weeds
which In some way escaped dcstruc-
ton at the last hoeing, or with a
hoe to cut up those which are start
ing in certain spots, is not like the
labor OF giving field a thorough
hoeing. Then those which fringe
the borders of the field should be
mown down, and the spots, from
which the early crops have been
taken should be plowed or gone
over with the cultivator, even
though no other crop is to be put in
this fall. Better the land should
be fallow than to be growing a crop
of foul seeds to infest the neighbor-
ing soil.
Then there are weeds and bushes
In the pastures and along the road
sides to be mown down. Let them
lie where they fall until dry enough
to burn, and then apply the match,
so that the fire may assist in destroy
ing the sprouts that may start up
from the roots. With the first
growth cut down, and the second
growth burned down, the third, if
there shall be one may be so feeble
and tender as to be destroyed by
the winter. Those weeds which are
sufficiently mature to ripen their
seeds should also be destroyed by
hire if it can be done. If not they
should be subjected to the gentle
heat of the compost heap.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
A WORTHY EXAMPLE.

From the Americas ga Recorder.
Old George Carter, commonly
known by every body in Americas
as'"blind George" is a living exam
pie to others of his race of what in
dustry, honesty and trugality will
accomplish.
For over twenty years he has
been totally blind, but this fact did
not induce him to sit down in idle
ness, as he might have done, and
become dependent upon others.
For many years he has followed
steadily, day after day, the occupa-
ton of wood-sawyer Through sum
mer's heat and winters cold he may
be seen upon the streets, toiling
away uncomplainingly. He gets
about all the work he can do, and
this he always does faithfully and
satisfactorily.
Besides making living for him
self, he has bought little home
out of his earnings, where he and
his wife live happily together. They
have raised a large family of chill
dren, many of whom are grown and
gone away, while the youngest leads
the old man about the streets in
search of work. No one can say
aught against "Old Blind George"
and when the crowns are divided
out in the glorious ultimatum none
will shine brighter than his.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

The shooting of man by dog
may at first be thought an incredi-
BILE occurrence, but such thing is
reported from Montgomery, Ala. 1t
appears that Frank Whitlock, COL
ored man, went out hunting near
Searcy station, accompanied by his
dog, and after imbibing a good deal
of whisky in the course of his wan
behring's, he laid down and went to
sleep. His gun was placed, with
cooked hammer, facing him. Old
Tray, the dog, was wide awake and
tried to arouse the sleeper in a rath-
err noisy way. He struck his paw
on the trigger, and the gun wen off,
discharging its contents in Frank
body and inficting serious, if not
fatal, wounds.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
TRANSMITTING TREES.

In the opinion of Vick's Maya
zine, an excellent authority on all
such matters, large proportion of
trees is lost from transplanting in
the spring for the reason that the
tops are not reduced, or not reduced
sufficiently. The tree, as it is re-
celved from the nursery, may have a
well-formed head, and one does not
want to see it deformed, not knowing
that 1T is a necessity, perhaps to its
life, certainly to its well doing. and
also that the surest way to preserve
the head in good form is to cut back
severely all the young branches.
In the same way shrubs, and espec-
tally rose bushes, are transplanted
with the desire to see bloom at once.
and with the result of a feeble
growth the first year.
Inc danger OF such newly trans
planted subjects in dry time and
under a scorching sun is very great.
On the other hand, if the branches
are closely pruned, growth usually
proceeds promptly, and at the close
OF autumn the plants are amply pro-
vlded with new, well-ripened wood,
able to bear the coming cold season.
The dangers that attend tree-plan-
ting in springtime are greatly les
sened by very early planting, but
usually early planting is impractical
bic, and therefore the most careful
attention afterwards is demanded.
In our own experience the best sue
ces has resulted in transplanting
trees and shrubs in the fall, in prop
erly prepared soil, and giving win
ter protection by mulching with lit
ter or leaves. Such subjects usual
ly start to grow promptly in spring,
and have already made fine growth
before spring-planted trees have
started. We do not hesitate to ad-
wise fall planting in climates not
more severe than our own.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

BY virtue of an order of the Court OIL
Ordinary of Cobb county, will be sold be-
fore the court house door in Marietta on
the first Tuesday in December next, lots
of land Nos, 974 and 975. except 10 acres
OFT the north west corner of lot 975 in the
Bird district and 3rd section of Paulding
county, containing in the aggregate 70
acres. Also so acres more or less off the
north part of lot number 81 in Goth dist
and I'd section of cobb county, and 40
acres off the north and End section Cobb
county and sold as the property of Z
Stansell, deceased, for the benefit of the
heirs and creditors of said deceased.
Terms cash. Oct 30th. 1888.
J. r. HUMPHREYS, Admir-.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

A Beaver Falls (Pa.) man applied
a match to the bunghole to see il
the inside OF benzine barrel was
clean, and terrific explosion fol-
lowed. The heavy oaken head of
the barrel was blown through eel
lar door, the lights in the house ex-
tinguished, the window glass smash
ed, some OF the furniture broken,
and the mans wife and children,
who stood around watching his OPP
erations, were thrown to the floor,
but escaped with few bruises.
The husband was not injured.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

Crude petroleum has begun to be
used extensively as fuel in Ohio.
Chicago is using 10000 barrels a
day for that purpose. 1t is said to
furnish one-third more power than
coal and to be about one-third
cheaper. The Pennsylvania railroad
has been experimenting for some
time with petroleum as fuel.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

If the farmers of Georgia would
make themselves independent and
beyond the reach Of wheat trusts
next year, they will SOW down plenty
of wheat. There is no excuse for a
Georgia farmer paying So and SO
barrel for flour when they can
make it at home for 50 or less. Sow
wheat, pick out the best land you
have for it, fertilize it we'll, and the
crop is reasonably sure.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

George" she said, "before we
were married you were always
bringing me rings and breastpins
and vinaigrettes and things like
that. Why don't you ever bring
me anything now.
"My DEAR" replied George "did
you ever hear of fisherman feed
ing bait to a fish he had caughty'
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

1t is estimated that not less than
$500 is sent from Americas each
month by those who chuck" against
the lottery business.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

A herd of swine got drunk eating
grape pomace on ranch in Marin
county, California, and after fight
ing among themselves for some time,
a big boar attacked an Italian, tear
ing him in o fearful manner.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15

Call on us when the best roasted Coffee that market will
Our Teas cannot be beat anywhere The reputation
Lea SO we'll established that would unnecessary say
mere to make their home would simply Them TRY it." Our
STOCK OF canned fruits and vegetables complete
season you get anything from Our in
canned goods to handle only from the reliable packers
not be able offer the cheap goods
ona as possible for the quality the goods We havea very large
STOCK Crocey bought direct prices and
complete outfit the best English goods moderate prices Lamps
and Lamp furnishing great variety Call goods before
buying Respectfully - 90
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-11-15
HUNT 81 90.
MattreSS-Maker
REPAIRER.

Having served an apprenticeship for a
number OF years with a first-class French
workman at Columbus, Ca, l guarantee
perfect satisfaction, in making or repairing
mattresses. Shop in rear Of Post Office.
Work solicited. G. L. JOHNSON.
Marietta, Oct. 18th, 1888.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-30
| AXE e MO.

Lake Elmo is situated in Washington county,
Minnesota seven miles east from the city limits of
ST. Paul. on the line of the Chicago ST. Paul, Minne-
apolis & Omaha Railway. 1t is distant from Still
water, Minnesota, about four miles, and from Hud-
son. Wisconsin, six miles. The lake is about two
miles in length and half mile in width. Notwith-
standing it's small area its waters attain depth
Of over 200 feet, while many OF our large lakes
have no greater depth than 80 feet 1t is also
Lake Elmo has not fallen noticeably, which is val
liable testimony of its permanent character It is
fed by many springs Of the purest water, and UNI
doubtedy by reason Of it's great depth has subter-
ranean connection with Of the great bodies Of
water in this vicinity. Its shores are uniformly
from five to ten feet above the water level from
which the land slopes gradually upward to ahigher
level, offering charming villa sites at every point.
At intervals are the comfortable homes of farmers
prettily shaded with an old growth of timber. The
lake has been renowned ever since the settlement
Of Minnesota for it's picturesque beauty and supe-
rior bass fishing. Other species Of fish are found
in large number, but the phenomenal depth Of the
lake and the temperature Of the water seem to be
game fish. The unlawful destruction OF fish by
spearing through the ice in winter and by the use
Of nets in the outlet during the spawning season
has of late been prevented by the agents of the
Elmo Park Company, who have vigorously enforced
the game fish laws in this vicinity. These precau-
tionS have resulted in large increase Of fish, to
which the State Fish Commission is adding young
salmon and black bass. 1t is the purpose Of the
company to continue to give careful attention to
the subject Of propagating game fish in Lake Elmo
and it is expected that excellent fishing in the fut-
ure can thus be permanently secured to the resi-
dents of the park.