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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-11-29
CURIOUS VEGETATION.
One of the Most Interesting Botanical
Phenomena Ever Recorded.

One of the Most Interesting Botanical
Phenomena Ever Recorded.
DR.. Treub, the director of the Botan-
ical Garden at Buitenzvig, Java, has
published his experience with regard
to the temperance of vegetation upon
the Island of Kraketan, which partly
sank and was wholly overwhelmed by
the ashes and pumice-stone from its
volcano during the violent outbreak OF
1888. Three years after this date DIR.
Treub (on the Goth of June, 1857,
visited the island, and as he approached
it he found that it was covered with
vegetation to the very summit of the
mountain. The plants could not have
grown from the roots or seeds OF those
existing before the great eruption, for
the toughest organism must have been
destroyed by the excessive volcanic
heat. The whole island was covered
with layer of ashes and pumice-stone
from three feet to 240 feet thick. Nor
could the vegetation, DIR. Treub thinks,
have been introduced by man, for the
island is uninhabited and difficult OF
access 1t must have been by means
of seeds carried thither by birds, the
wind, or the currents of the sea that
the new vegetation arose. 1t consists
for the most part of ferns, of which
eleven different varieties were found,
and of single specimens of blossoming
herbs, such as are found on coral reefs
that have lately risen above the level
of the sea- DIR. Treub has, however,
found that the ferns were not the first
living plants that had found nourish-
ment on the destroyed island. Almost
everywhere there were signs that the
ashes and pumice-stone had been COW
cred by thin layer of alge, which
rendered the surface of the soil soft
and capable of absorbing water. These
microscopic alg# prepared the way for
the ferns, and the latter. in their turn,
for the blossoming herbs. London
STANDARD,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-11-29

WHEN was young man was sure Of
every thing; but in few years, finding
myself mistaken in thousand instances,
! became not half SO sure Of most things a.
before. Weslsy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-11-29

did but unrewarded men. and tell them
to adorn their walls, not only with that
which shall please the taste, but enlarge
the mind, and improve the morals, and
save the soul s Of those who gaze upon
them.
Brooklyn, and all other American
cities. need great galleries of art, not
only opsn annually for few days on ex-
hibition. but which shall stand open all
the year round. and from early morning
until ten o'clock at night, aud free to all
who would come and go. What prepara-
ton for the wear and tear of the day
i've minutes look in the morning at some
picture ths. will open door into some
larger realm than that in which our
population daily drudgei Or. what
good thing the half hour of artistic OPP
portunity on the way home in the evening
from exhaustion that demands recupera-
ton for mind and soul as well as bodyi
Who will do for Brooklyn, or the city
where you live, what w. w. Corcoran did
for Washington. and what am told John
Wanamaker, by the donation of De
Munkacsy's great picture, Christ Before
Plate, Is going TO do for Philadelphia
Men Of wealth. II you are too modest to
build and endow such q place during
your lifetime, why not go to your iron
safe and take out your last will aud testa-
ment and make q codicil that shall build
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-11-29

prophets, apostles and Christ; what dis
tribution Of Soriptural knowled pc of all
nations, in the paintings and engravings
therefrom Of Holman Hunts s.Christ in
the Temple;" Paul veronese's mag.
dalen Washing the Feet of Christie
Raphael's Michael the Archanpel =,
Albert Durer's dragon Of the Apoca.
lypse;" Michael Angeles plague of the
Fiery Serpents;" Tintoret's "Flight into
Egypt;" Rubens' Descent from the
Cross" Leonardo da Vinci,s s.Last Sun.
peri" Claude's Queen of Sheba;n
Belltnps Madonna at Milan;n Orcagna,s
Last Judgment" and hundreds of miles
OF pictures il they were put In line, illus
trating, displaying, dramatizing. ir.
radtating Bible truths until the Scriptures
are not to-day so much on paper as on
canvas, not so much in ink as in all the
colors OF the spectrum. In 1888, forth
from Stra Germany, there came
child that was to eclipse in speed and
boidness and grandeur any thing and
every thing that the world had
seen since the first color ap-
peared on the sky at the creation.
Paul Gustav Dore. AT eleven years of
age he published marvellous Autographs
of his own. Saying nothing Of what he
did for Millions Paradise Lostn EN-.
blazoning it on the attention Of the
world, he takes up the Book of books. the
monarch.of literature, the Bible, and in
his pictuI es, The Creation of Light -
sIhe Trial Of Abraham's Falth," ssThe
Burial of Sarah. Joseph Sold by His
Brethren. srhe Brazen Serpentn ssBoaz
and Ruth David and Goliath, . ssThe
Trans6gur alton. THE Marriage in
Cana Babylon Fallen, and two hun
dred and sdvs Scriptural scenes in all,
with boldness and . grasp almost su-
pernatural ahiatus that make the heart
throbs and TIE brain reel, and tho tears
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
THE FORT SCOTT RAILROAD.

1t may be confidently expected
that the work Of locating the line Of
the n. o., N. & F.. s Railroad will
be resdmed within the next few days
and that the construction will be be.
gun very shortly afterwards. The
engineer in charge of Che survey Is
expected to arrive in this city early
next week and there will then be no
further delay in the work of location
We therefore feel safe in rongratu-
lating the people of NaIchez ON the
early commencement of work on this
most important enterprise which will
probably do more to swell the bust
ness and the population Of Natchez
han anything that has yet be- en- un-
dertaken in the city.
BY the terms of the contract be-
tween the city, and the railroad
company this road is to be complet-
ed to an intersection with the v. s.
& p. road by the lst Of January,
1889, and it is thought that far
greater proportion Of the road will
be in running order before that time.
The building Of This road through
Northern Louisiana will of itself
bring to Natchez large increase of
trade, giving us the cotton Of North
ern Louisiana, and the trade which
that amount Of cotton implies. The
North Louisiana country is suited
not only fol- cotton growing but its
climate and soil are adapted to the
growth of wheat, and other grain
and of all the fruits and products Of
the Vest.
Its speedy filling up them with a
Western immigration is certain, and
Natchez will then be centre for
-four manufacturing and for ship
ments Of the various Western pro-
ducts to other sections Of the South
Every one will listen with anxiety
for the snort Of the iron horse on
this important road.-Natchez Dem.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
A WOman,s Discoverv.

"AnOther wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by q lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests. but
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle Of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was 90 much relieved
ON ia ikng FIRST dose chat she slept all
night aud with one bottle has been
tremendously cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther LnEz." Thus write W. O
Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. o.-Get
a free trial bottle at G. j. Adams
Drug Store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
d. l. PIIARES, JR.
November, 10, 1SSS-6w
NOTICE.

THE Undersigned being satisfied
n that the tide OF immigration is
headed for the South and bein e
ia miiar from an experience OF
years with the lands of Wilkinson
and adjoining cOun'ies, have taken
out license to do q general land
business. All parties having lands
10 dispose of, or wishing to pnr-
chase, will find it to their interest
to call on or communicate with the
undersigned in WOodville.
W. C. MILLER,
j. s. LEWIS.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
NOTICE.

secured the mail contract
III from Centreville to Woodville,
hereby give notice, that my hack will
leave woodville at 1880 o'clock, A. NJ,
every morning, meeting the trains
North and South at Cehtreville, return
ing, will arrive at Woodvillo at an early
hour.
l am also prepared to deliver freight
in quantity at fifty cents per hundred;
express packages at a nominal price.
Ct. NJ. PETTY.
Feb. 90. 1885 ~.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
Always First.

Your enterprising druggist, Mr.. Geo.
j. Adams, always first to recognize
true merit in medicine. He has Sc.
cured the agency for the celebrated
REED's Chill CURE which he eau con
scientifically recommend TO his friends
and customers TO. be the chest remedy
ever made for chills add fevers. All he
asks is trial to convince you OF the
great merit Of REEDS CHILL CURE.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Messrs. Kilbourne and Petrini the
Photographers, are thorough gentle
men, and artists Of the highest order,
and should receive the patronage of
ell desiring superior Photographic
work at reasonable prices, as their
wOrk is the finest ever executed in
WOOdville, and prices within the
reach Of alt. We understand their
stay in Woodyille is limited. ~
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
Notice TO Tax Payers.

/ am ready TO receive taxes that
are now due for the fiscal year 1888,
and I-would cali the attention to
those who are assessed with only a
poll to Chapter 10 OF the Acts of
1883. Taxes become delinquent
after the 18th of December next.
F. ID. LEWIS,
SHERIFF & TAX COLLECTOR.
October, ~ 1888, pm.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
W. F. Il. R. Co., Passenger
Rates Reduced.

Commencing February lst, local
passenger rates on this road will be
reduced to four cents per mile +,
making the fare between Woodville
and Bayou Sara only $1.OO. Cor
responding reduction to other sta
tons. .efs
This road makes connection at
Bayou Sara with Steamers from all
river points.
A. W. ROBINSON, S upt.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Parents! Infantle life is uncer-
tain do not mourn your folly when
too late, but take your little ones to
the Gallery of Kilbourne & Petrini
and secure their life like photo.
graphs.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

The Best Salve in the world for Gus.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt R heumt
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns, and oil Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25cts per box.
FoR SALE By. Geo. J. Adams,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

We omitted to mention last week
IN our account of the races at the
Fair that Mr.. BlumenthaI's mare
beat the Joseph colt a quarter Of q
mile, thereby affording the owner
Of the mare considerable consolation
Or the two previous defeats the
bare had received from the colt.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

WoodvllIe is still improving. DR..
+. l.. McGehee has just closed 9
contract with Mr. j. Z. Ware, for
the building of two story building
on the corner known as the Letting
well lot.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
NOTICE.

There will be an excursion on the
West Feliciana Railroad to Bayou
Sara on Thursday November Goth,
under the direction Of Rev. Steven
LLuckett.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Many Of the accounts due The
woopvILLE REPUBLICAN have been
placed in the hands of Mr. W. c..
Miller, for collection. All parties
indebted will please come forward
and settle.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
ICE! ICE! ICE!!!

1 have for sale Northern Lske Ice,
cheaper than ever, which / will keep
constantly on hand during the season.
Customers accommodated by plac ing
on ice meats, fruits, etc.
R. sCHLESINGER.
May 10. as, emo.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

We have not seen the election re-
turns from Mexico but suppose Har-
rison carried it.too if Quay and Dud-
ly had anything to do with it.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

HARD TO BEAT.-Thc bale Of long
staple cotton entered at the Fair b.
w T. Sims, has been sold by s.
Gumble & Co. of New Orleans, for
14a cents per poundl Nextl
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

The prospects for a railroad
through this country are frightening
up consi erably. We will soon have
direct rail connection with New
Orleans.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
And stock sale

At Whitestown 8 miles South
East from WoOdville at ii O'Clock
a m, Friday December 21st next,
at public auction, l will sell one
tract of land ITO acres, one tract
1876 acres, one tract 200 acres and
one tract $50 acres, all fenced with
wire and wood Noted for health,
we'll supplied with pure free-stone
water, fine large dwelling and other
large houses. Steam gin, grist and
saw mill, grain thresher and sepera-
tor, orchard, corn, cotton seed, hogs,
farming Implements, horses, mares,
colts mules, purest registered "A J.
q. G. Jersey cattle, grades and
other live stock and other property.
Terms. All sums @npSto $50 cash,
larger sums, one third cash, balance
in One and two years with approx
ed security. so
d. L. PIIARES, JR.
AGENT.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

We saw letter a few days ago
HOm one of our old citizens Mr..
mas, Kellogg, who is now at Silver
eater Nevada, to a friend in this
lace His many friends will be
lad to hear that be is well pleased
ith the country, the climate and
lis prospects for the future. Good
llck to you K.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

AT The REruBMcAN JOB '0FFIcH
/ will be found at all times during
business hours prepared to do all
kinds Of job work in a workmanlike
manner. Pamphlet work solicited.
envelopes, bill, note and letter heads,
legal blanks, liens, cOnveyances,
business cards posters, &c. &c., at
short notice id the best style OF the
art at low rates.
c. + ZOLLER, JR.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Mrs. 5. l.. Henderson, arrived
here on Monday evening. Her many
friends will be glad to know that
she is In good health.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

On the LIST Monday in January
the 9TH, we will have Circuit Court.
Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
and an election for Mayor and Alder
men.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Thursday the 29th OF Nov. has
been set apart by President Cleve-
land as a day for Thanksgiving and
Prayer.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Capt d. c. BramIett and Col.
c. z. Nelson, have been attending
Circuit Court in Amite County this
week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

"a marriage license was issued on
Tesday last to Mr.. Joe. ROthschild,
tQmarry Miss Clara Stern.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Miller & Lewis, have male a sale
of the Davis place on the HOmochit-
to River. Mr.. N. Jensen was the
The purchaser.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

We are glad to hear that Mr. w.
+. Gildart, who has been sick for
some time, will soon be out again.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Our friend Mitchell Petty has taken
the roof IF the Sleeper on his tap
road.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

II you want to know the news.
Subscribe for The WooDvILLE RE-
PUBLICAN.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

&c gun haye-eanY land to dispose
Dior wish TO purctase=Shy Call
on or write to Miller & Lewis.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

we were visited with quite a hard
rain ON Wednesday night.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Judge James Deloney OF Lake
Providence La has been in town
during, The week. s,..4,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

The Board of Supervisors meets
on the 1st Monday in December.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
MUTTON FRESH PORK and SAUSAGE,

always for sale in season at my stand
Ibutcher none but EEsT CATTLE, SHEEP
and HOGS, to be bought in the market.
Always to be fonnd at my stall at the
MARKET HOUSE. / kill beef every day.
Market from 8 to s o'clock o. M, and
all Saturdays.
B6~ Orders from customers carefully
complied with.
D. A. DICKEY.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

A Timer could DO a good busi-
ness In Woodville.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

A lot OF home made molasses and
syrup has been sold here this week
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
Carpenter Undertaken
At his residence on east end OF
Main street. will carry on the
business OF
CAE9ENTEslEG and UNDERTAKING
AT THE ABOVE STAND.

Cash or satisfac tory security will be
required in all cases. This rule will be
strictly adhered to in every instance.
A complete assortment Of METALLIC
and WOODEN COFFINS are kept
constantly on hand, of fne style aud
finish, which can be had very cheap.
My personal attention with service Of
a hearse will be given when desired,
at reasonable rates.
jan. SLY:
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Cotton has come in quite lively
this week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
Remainder Of list Of Premiums
Awarded at the Fair,
DEPARTMENT, lst

Display of Creole horses, c. c.
Cross.
GENERAL SERvIcE DEPARTMENT.
Best Single harness horse or mare
or geldling, Veutress Bros. Princess.
:" double team, 4. B. Forts.
Saddle horse, Jos. Howell.
" Colt between 2 and years old
O. W. Hendersons "Vigilant."
{" Yearling colt, D. C. Bramletts.
{" Sucking colt, Ventress Bros.
/" Brood mare with sucking colt
at side W. II. Evans, Jane and colt.
A." Brood mare with mule colt at
side, J. B. McGehee,
I" Single harness animal, yentress
Bros Princess.
" Double team, f. B. Forts.
4" Jack, Ventress Bros, "Dan
Rice"
" Mule between 2 and years
old, j. b. McGehee.
" Yearling mule, ]. B. McGehee.
DEPARTMENT CONTINUED CATTLE.
Best Jersey herd, DR.. f. L. Nc
Gehees.
e Jersey bull 2 years old or over,
HI h. McGehee.
T" Jersey, COW 2 years old or over
DIR. i. L. McGehee's.
Deavon Herd, DR.. Thomas
Woods's.
" Deaven Bull, 2 years or over
G. I. McGehee's.
" Devon Cow 2 years or over, DR..
Thomas Woods.
Devon Heifer, 2 or under 2
years old Thos. Woods.
Devon Gov 8 years or over, H.
B. McGehee's.
+ Mich Cow to be tested on
grounds w. A. Elders.
Yoke Of oxen J. Stewart Nc
Gehee's.
DEPARTMENT 2ND.
Small Yorkshire Boar, ]. S
McGeehee's.
+" Small Yorkshire Sow, j. S.
McGehee's.
Z" Berkshire Boar, E. A Robin
sons.
E" Berkshire Sow, Z. A. Robinson.
:" PAIR Berkshire Pigs, d. A.
Dickey.
Poland China Boar, H. B. Nc
Gehee's.
POLAND China Sow, II. B. Nc
Gehee
Heaviest Hog, E. A. Robinson's.
d" Game Chickens, Mrs. L. T.
Ventress.
/" Partridge Cochin Chickens Mrs
Geo. A. Adams.
4" Trio Pecan Dncks, Mrs. L. T.
Ventress.
:" Trio Turkeys, Mrs. L. 7. Ven
tresS.
DEPARTMENT.. BIRD.
Best Long Staple Cotton G. T.
McGehee.
6 Bushel Oats, G.. T. McGehee.
g Bale Hay J. B. McGehee.
+" Bushel Sweet potatoes, W. T.
Sims.
" Bushel Turnips, Kenneth Nc
Kay.
" gallons cane or sorghum, syrup
Manuel Maggie.
!" Pound fresh butter, Mrs. n.
II. Woodruff.
+" Pound butter 6 months old or
over Mrs. NJ. II. Woodruff.
." Bushel Of home ground meal
G.. T. McGehee.
DEPARTMENT. 4TH.
Agricultural Machinery:
i Sulky pillow, j. Stewart Nc
Gehec's.
Thresher, G. T. McGehee.
4" Mower. H. B. McGehee's,
"Manny."
Honorable mention Of w. T. Sims
Champion" and ]. Stewart Nc
Gehees' "Climax."
"Bailing hay press. G. T. Nc
Gehee's.
Honorable mention of A. g. Shan
mons.
Steam Engine, ]. Stewart Nc
Gehee.
Horse Power, Tread or Lever,
G. T. McGehee.
Hand blowing / acre Archibald
Ross.
" Display of buggies &c. A. T.
Renedict.
Messrs. Kilbourne and Petrini the
Photographers, are thorough gentle
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17
City Restaurant.

Madison washington Prop FIetOr
Meals at all hours. Superior manage
ment. POPULAR PRICES. Oysters and
Fish, in season. At the stand known
as the Bismark Saloon.
September, %. 'SS-3m.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

Don't forget that your Taxes are
due.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

The Hay aeason is about over.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

"BLACK DRAuGAr,n tho wonderful
vegetable liver medicine.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1888-11-17

G. + zOLLER, JR.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-20
RairIneA Mnnn.

One day last week Martin Brown and
J. w. Walker, while out hunting, dis
covered In a gag at the eastsrn base OF
Hoosac mountain. a short distance from
Pinto, in this county. Q lot Of petrihsd
wood. Since then q number Of persons
have been out and brought in specimens
weighing from a few ounces to an hun.
dred pounds or more Many OF them
have a very natural appearance. showing
the bark peculiar to both oak and pitch
pine, with worm holes, etc. There are
forks Of roots and characteristic twist
ings Of the trees as they were in their
original state. and the metamorphosis
from the vegetable TO tho mineral state
is quito complete. The specimens that
have been brought to town are all silic
lons, probably impregnated from the hard
Eureka quartzite which crops ont close
by. We arc informed that Ii did no!
cover over an acre Of ground. and that
there is not a piece loft in sight large
enough to put In ones vest pocket. but
the discovery has put not a few curiosity
hunters on the scent, and now we find
people are coming in with all sorts oil
specimens OF fossils. some OF which, al
far as wo can learn, are very rare. We
are under obligations TO Martin Brown,
Dr. +. J. Schneider, w. s. Wilson and
Clay Simms for some very nice speci'
mems.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-10-20
v,uc,e Jimmy's sack.

The Democrats are putting up their
strongest men for State Senators in
every county In the State where there is
a show to win. The big Democratic cat.
tlemen are coming into the fight so that
IL elected they will be on deck two years
from now. This means that a Democratic
sack eight is on the taps and dollars
to doughnuts that Uncle Jimmey Fair is
behind the cenes.-Carson Appeal.
There have been no indications as yet
Of Uncle Jimmy's sack cavorting about
in this county, and. we may say. Of any
other persons sack.