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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-05-29
Mining For A Python.

It was during the cold weather.
when snakes are partially or wholly
torpid, that this adventure happened;
lad it been in the hot weather, when
snakes are lively, the story might
nave had a different ending.
Gen. Macintyre and his party went
one day to examine n hole or crev'ce
,nder a rock where it was suspected
\ pythonlay hidden, and sure enough
It was there, for they could see a bit
IF the tail enl protruding from the
hole. They let it alone Mt first
thinking that, when the sun shone'
it might come forth to bask in its
warmth. In this however, they were
disappointed, for on the following
lay the snake was not to he seen;
but. on closer examination, the tail
was found sticking out Us before.
Various efforts was made to dislodge
it. A fire was lit in front and the
smoke famed inward, but this had
no effect.
The earth was even scraped away
and the hole widened, when they
could see the coils of the monster as
thick as mans thigh: but except
that their operations were occasional
Iy interrupted by the startling pres
ence OF the creatures head, which it
occasionally poked toward the en-
trance, darting out it's little torked
tongue, it gave small signs ofanima-
ton. They had even determined to
try to draw it. We all three, there
fore, proceeded-somewhat nervous
ly, must own-to lay hold of it's
tail. To this familiarity it showed
it's objection by decided inclination
to wag it's caudal extremity, which
had such an electrical effect on our
nerves that we dropped it like a hot
potato, and-what shall call it?-
retired. A shot would in all proba-
bility have Induced the snake to quit
it's refuge, but then the shot must
have torn and distigured it's beauti-
full skin, which the general wished to
secure uninjured as specimen. In
the meantime more efficient tools for
digging had been sent for, and these
now arrived borne upon an elephant.
A bright idea now struck the
party-they might draw the snake
out with the elephant! Sufficient
rope for the purpose was loosened
from the elephants pad. and this
rope, about the thickness of a mans
thumb, was hitched around the py-
thon's tail, it's remaining length
brought up again to the pad and
fastened there, thus doubling it's
strength. Now came the tug of war!
A sudden jerk might have torn the
skin; the mahout was therefore
warned to put on the strain grad.
ually. Little did we know what a
tough and obstinate customer we
had to deal with. Tighter and tight,
er grew the ropes, when "crack"
went one of them. Still the strain
was increased, when "crack "-the
other had snapped also, leaving the
snake in statu quo.
The snake was finally dislodged by
counter mining and killed with a
charge of buckshot. When measur.
ed it was found to be twenty-one feet
in length and about two feet in girth.
Chambers journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-05-29
SCISSORED SMILES

People who live fast usually diefas.
An old flame-The light of otba.
days.
What is known as Pessimism =.
asking: els life worth liv;n.,
should properly be called a sort =,
liver complaint.
"Your face is familiar, but | can.
place you," said the street car CON-
tiuctor, rs he spied u plugged ou,,
ter among his change.
1t is said that Japanese people nav
er kiss. Come to think of it wbo.
they look at each other they ouph.
not to want to kiss.
She sang "Take Back the Heart
that Thou Gavest," very sweetlva and
effectively, but he said he was a news
paper man and never took any thino
back.
The church trustees wanted tho
amateur choir suppressed on tho
ground that their uncertain efforts
were nothing more than game Of
chants"
No matter how firmly fixed mans
opinion OF his own good looks NAV
be, it sort of unsettles him for q mo.
ment to have people say his new babv
| is the verv picture of him.
II do wish you would come home
earlier" said a woman to her hus.
band; II am afrnid to stay alone.
always imagine there's somebody in
the house, but when you come know
there amt"
Pedestrian Tin Italy,: You have the
longest miles in the world.-Native;
1t isn't the fault of the miles, sir, but
in making this road they We're short
of milestones, and so put down only
one every three miles.
Mamma-Well, Nellie, what did
you learn at Sunday school to-day?
Nellie-that l m ust sell three tickets
for the concert next week, give TWEEN.
ty cents to buy present for the su-
perintendent and-that Noah built
the ark.-N. Y. Herald.
A dog on exhibition at the New
York bench show is valued at Sc, 900.
and belongs jointly to two gentle.
men Of that city. When dogs get to
be SO valuable that it takes two men
to own one, it is about time TO pro.
pound Socrates celebrated conun.
drum: "Whither are we driftingm
Norristown Herald.
An advertisement in a city paper
reads: "Wanted: A girl to sew on
pants" There may be man here
and there who is willing to have his
pants "sewed on" but he must have
a duced bother getting them off when
he is in n hurry to get into bed. Is
there famine in the button market
that pants should be sewed on?
Willie coming home from church,
-"Papa, they hadn't learned how to
pray very we'll in Bible times, had
they?" Papa-"I suppose, my son,
people could pray then as we'll as
they do now" Willie (positively)-
"No, they couldn't. The Lords
prayer is only minute long, and
our minister can pray for u quarter
OF an hour"
81 don't know what to make of my
husband" said u young wife, tear
fully; "he begs me not to cook any.
thing, but to allow our trained cook
to prepare the meals" "My husband
was different" said lady in deep
mourning; che was emphatic in his
orders that the food should always
be prepared by my hands," "And
your husband-where is he now?
'He is dead"
mo use talkin' to me bout layi
up money for rainy day." said In
lie Ebo, addressing an attentive
group; mo use talkin' DAT way to q
nan wild SIGH luck as ! always hab
Why, great Scott! if was to lay W
money for a rainy day, we'd hab
Drought for forty ears. No, sab
you don't ketch dis nigger in da
'ort @ trap"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
Succession SHE.

Succession of Allen L. In District Court
Spuriin, deceased. Bosssier Parish, La
by virtue of an writ of sale to me directed
- from the Honorable District Court in and
Tor the parish OF Bossier, La in aforesaid
succession, -! will sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the late resi-
dence OF deceased, in Bossier parish, La, on
tuesday, August 5th, 1890, the following de
scribed property to-wit:
Inc southeast quarter of southwest quarter,
southwest quarter of southeast quarter, south
east quarter OF southeast quarter and north
east quarter of southwest quarter of section
ID, and northeast quarter of northwest Quarter
Of section y, less | acres off south sidel and
the southwest quarter of southwest quarter.
and northwest quarter of southwest quarter
tanning in all 269 acres.
Also, mules. head cattle, more or less; 81
head hogs, more or less; | twO-horse wagon.
lot OF corn, fodder, cotton seed, farming i'm
PIGMENTS, household and kitchen furniture. &c
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the ADVERTISEMENT
or two-thirds thereof be bid
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff and
ex-oficio Auetioneer, Bossier Par, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

1t is strange how apt we are to
magnify the petty obstacles we are
called upon to overcome in this life.
Mountains become mole-hiIls to him
who pushes forward determined on
winning his way and proving him.
selfsuperior to all opposition. With
no more do the recurrent waves wear
away by ceaseless buffetipgs and
gradual encroachments, the granite
OF their rocky shores, than do Der.
slstent effort and answering perse-
verance when sustained by calm
ness, intelligence, morality and vir.
tue wear away the rough places in
lie. 81 will go before thee and
make the crooked places straight: |
Will break in pieces the gates of
brass, and cut in sunder the bars of
IRON"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
FlM0E account.

Suecessionof B. +. In District Court. Par
Fort, deceased ish of Bosser, La.
Whereas Il. A. Kelly. administrator of the
" succession of b. f. Fort, deceased. has
TINS day MED IN the office of the Clerk of the
Second Judicial District Court for Rossier
Parish, La, his tiual account of his adninistr;l-
tion of the succession of b. f. Fort deceased
Now, If opposition to said final account be not
made within the time prescribed bv law. II
Will be homologated and made the Judgment
of the Court
Given under my official signature and seal
of office, at Bellevue, La. July /, 1890
b. A. KELLY,
Clerk Bossier District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The positive pomposity of many
people is due to the fact that they
know themselves to possess ONLY
scanty merits, and fear that they
will be treated with no more atten-
ton than they really deserve, unless,
ny assuming an air of Importance,
they can impose upon the world
they rarely succeed, however, and
always deserve to fail. Truth and
falSehood are illustrated in manners
as much as i'll statements. To try
to seem more important than one
really is, involves untruth not less
than absurdity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
Unprecedented Attraction
Over a Million Distributed.
Louisiana State LOTTERY Comuanv.

Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Incorporated by the Legislature for educa-
L tional and charitable PURPOSES. and lis
franchise made a part of the present State
Constitution, in 1879, by an OVERWHELMING
POPULAR VOTE
Its Grand Extraordinary Drawings take
place Semi-Annually, June and December),
and its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place on each of the other ten months in the
year, and are all drawn in public, at the Acad-
envy of Music, New Orleans, La
:" We do hereby certify that we supervise the
arrangements for all the Monthly and Semi
Annual Drawings of The Louisiana State Lot
terry Co, and in person manage and control the
Drawings themselves, and that the same are
conducted with honesty, fairness, and in good
1aith toward all parties, and we authorize the
Company to use this certificate, with fac
SMILES of our signitures attached, in its ad-
vertisements
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
Homestead Entry No. 25z4.

Lauu OIHCt aG NaLehltOcheS, La, Z
June q, 1890
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support ofbis
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Register or Receiver at Natchitochcs. La.
on August 9TH, 1890, viz: Miles Johnson
Homestead Entry No. 2574-for the west half
OF northwest quarter of section 81, township
y, North, range ID West Louisiana Meridian.
tie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, viz: Anthony Harris, Price Smith,
Preston Williams and Albert McCarty, of
Midway p. o., La
July 3, 1890. aug 7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

BODcAU BRDGE.-We are graft
aed to be able to announce. anon
S FoOd authority, that Bodcau Bridge
Oompany has contracted with Mr..
y NJ. 4. Wasson for the repairs of the
Inc contract is, that repairs shall
complete so that the Bridge can
NEE ssleiy crossed by Monday, 14th
'aSsant-the first day of Court.
w sluch work is to be done, but Gus
"assOn will do it, aud this great
s sss.as,e,a.ience to our citizens be re-.
9issOlished by the date mentioned.
,ola sessrs 3. r. Moore & Son have
~ .s - Sut their stock in the Bridge.
d ~ sas company was reorganize,i
i p Iss1 tuesday with j. A. Snider
sna .sesldent-A. r. Thompson con.
% De Secretary and Treasures.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
New To-Day.
TULANE UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA.

FENulane College has four parallel courses,
4 Classical, Literary, Scientific, and Engi-
neering leading to the degree of A. B. or b. s.
Tulane High School has three courses, CIassi-
cal, Literary and Scientific. Mechanical. with
Manual Training School, and prepares for
business or College. The II. Sophie Newcomb
Memorial College offers facilities for higher
education Of Young Women, with a prepare
tory department. Next Annual Session begins
October LIST, 1890. Medical College opens
Monday, October 10th. Law Department
Monday, November Eth.
Catalogues containing full information
may be had upon application to the Secretary
of the University.
WIN. PRESTON JOHNSTON,
President of Univertity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

II a man, though encompassed
with difficulties, says he is going to
succeed we may have reason to be-
lleve in him. The men who have
done great things in life have been
hopeful men. He who looks on the
bright side is help to the world
lie strengthens the arm of his fellow
man. He adds to the worlds power
for good.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The st. Louis Christian Advocate
ha paper which for solid, profound
Isllglous instruction stands unpar-
alle'ed. 1t well deserves it popular
~, and whoever takes it will he
Nicely to read everything in it, for
me entire paper is readable to a
ago degree. Every effort should
0e made to increase the circulation
y sach a worthy publication. Sub.
scllption 81 per annum, in advance
AdaFess, 9l3 Pine st. st. Louis, Mo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
stray Sole.

Estrayed before r. c. Stinson, j p Ward ,,
II byJ L. Holmes. on Macks Bayou, and
will be sold at Bossier City, La, within the
legal honrs of sale, on Saturday, July 5th
1890, the following described animals: Black
and White Spotted Ok, years old. slope N
right ear, swallaw fork in lett ear; brand nm.
known. Red Ok. crop and swallow fork in
each ear: brand unknown. l White Bull. erop
off right ear; no brand; IS months old. iRed
Bull no mark; no brand 2or 3 years old. One
old Frosty Cow, branded on right hin with the
letter B mark unknown: One Black Cow 3
or years old, branded j II DRIP. One Light
Brindie Heifer crop off the rig ht ear; no brand;
years old. One Red Bull, is months old; no
mark; no brand, white spotted on belly and
around horns. One Black White Spotted Bull,
old. Appraised at sos
Inc owner IS requested TO come forward
prove property, pay charges &c.
w. E. MORRIS, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Our Grand Sacrifice Sale will con
ilnue until further notice. We are
determined to close out our entire
stock, and to accomplish this will
continue to offer all goods in our
various departments at and below
cost, for cash. Don't miss this op-
lOFtunity of securing the greatest
bargains ever offered.
HENRY DREYFUss & Son,
1exas and Market St, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

BARBECUE AND PICNIC.-The
pOssier Parish Farmers Union will
nave a social barbecue and picnic
y July 6th, at Hughes Spur. All
ate cordially invited. Prominent
reSkers will address the assembly.
Tree ice lemonade will be furnised
Tue Union. Soda water, ice
aeam and all stands Ofany Gescrip
~, ,'Ou' VIII be charged five dollars for
- privilege of selling on the
siUuads. No intoxicating drinks
mi Im DC allowed. Come one! Come
- +. NJ. HANKS,
Chairman of Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The Philadelphia Methodist is one
Of the best Christian weeklies CON-
ing to our table. For general and
Sunday reading we can heartily
commend it, and it is only 81 % a
year. I. B. Clegg, 101S Arch ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Go to H. Barnacastle & Sons and
get bottle of sc. c. Certain Chill
Cure, and if it is not the best rene
dy you have ever used for chills and
fever your money will be refunded.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Hot asst has been during the past
week, We may cool ourselves with
the knowledge that it could been
hotter, and was much hotter in some
of the other States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

It is not only more noble and
honorable and gallant, but it is also
more expedient, to sail under ones
true cOlors, keeping them nailed
naturally and unobtrusively to the
mast
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The ladies' of Bellevue will give a
supper at this place on Tuesday
night, July Is, the proceeds to lie
used for charitable purposes. All
are invited.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Do not punish your children with
bitter nauseous mixtures when you
nget &C. c. G. Certain Chill Cure, ;"
on guarantee. Any child will take
il. Sold byB. F. Oneal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Bellevue and vicinity was visited
BY welcome shower of rain last
Friday afternoon. More of it is
needed, aud if the signs do not fail
we will get it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

What solemn and striking adj.
monltion to youths is that inscribed
on the dial at All Souls, Oxford
" Permit Cd impataatur"-the hours
perish aud are laid to our charge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
~ Address Registered Letters containin,
currency to
New Orleans National Bank,

New Orleans, La
Remember, that the payment of Prizes is
guaranteed by four National Banks of New
Orleans, and the Tickets are signed by the
President OF an Institution, whose chartered
rights are recognized in the highest Courts;
nous schemes
Remember that the Supreme Court of the
Unitod States has decided that the Louisiana
State Lottery Co has a contract with the State
OF Louisiana, which does not expire until
January LIST, 1896
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Tomorrow will be the Fourth of
July, the one hundred and thirteenth
anniversary of the Declaration of
American independence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The more man really knows the
less conceited will he be. The sage
bumbIy confesses that "all he knows
ia that he knows nothing"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

"neh the spring time comes, gentle Annie,
And the chills and fever bloom once nore
You had better buy bottle of Cheatban's
Chill Tonic
From the man who runs the nearest drug
store
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Love thy noighbor.' You can never do
TINS Ii you allow your neighbor to suffer with
Itch, letter, RingwOrm, etc, without advis-
ing him to use Hunts Cure. Cure guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The School Board of BOssier par
ish will meet in regular session on
Saturday, July 9Th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Cheathams Chill Tonici is peculiarly adapted
to percons in enfeebled health aud invalids.-
1t assists digestion, and is perfect strength
eDer and appetizer. Satisfaction or money
refunded
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

We are strangers before thee. and soiourners
as were all our fathers; our days on the eartl
are as a shadow, and there is none abiding
Chronicles
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Cheatham Chill Tonic is acknowledged to be
the best. Physicians use and prescribe it
Cure guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The Police Jury of Bossier parish
viii meet in regular session on Tues
day, July 10Th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

The wicked are overthrow, and are not
but the house of the righteous shall stand. :
Proverbs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Read our new advertisements in
The next column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

A courageous man is not neces.
sarily 8 rufiian.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Bossier District Court, jury term,
convenes on Monday, July 14th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03
Tuesday, July 18th, 1890.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000,
100000 Tickets at So Halves So Quarter,
s.; Tenths. s.; Twentiefhs 81,

IIN0'I aII'UuhtIHg IO.-........SI ,U04 500
Agents wanted everywhere.
G9 For Club rates, or any further inforna-
ton desired, write legibly to the undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More randi re-.
turn mail delivery will be assured by YOUR en-
closing an envelope bearing your full address
lMroRTANT.-All ordinary letters containing
Postal Notes, Money Orders issned by all Ex
press Companies or New York Exchange.
Addressed NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Farmers in good spirits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

BELLEVUE, La.
THURSDAY, :::::::::::::::::::::::::::JULY s, 1890
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

Too hot to think.
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DOES YOUR WATCH
NEED REPAIRING
IF so,
Why Not Have 1t
DONE PROPERLY?
It is the Cheapest and Best.

I moving the difficulty country people have
n in getting their work done right, l
greatly enlarged my facilities for the repairing
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-07-03

published Every Thursday.