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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
HUMOROUS.

The crushed straw berry color that
was so fashionable for time has been
succeeded by shade called spilled mo-
asses.-Texas Siftings.
First Farmer-'T suppose Won
heard about the cyclone over here?,
Second Farmer-"Yes, we got wind of
it."-Washington Post.
-Lender-"Say, why is it that you do
not live up to your promises?' Lender
why, if l lived up to my promises,
Iwould live beyond my salary. - Light
Probably Satisfactory. -sharpson--
''Phlatz, what makes your nose SO
red?" Phlatz-''It glows with pride
because it never polxes itself into other
peoples business"
Papa, what does fee simple mean?v
asked the lawyers boy. st means
taking fee of five dollars for an opin-
ion when you can just as well get
twenty-five dollars for it. West Shore.
Force of Habit.-"And how many
years is, it since Rome was founded?"
Two thousand six hundred and forty
four years. " Grandmother (sitting bvl
Goodness, how quickly time does
GO. ."-Fliegende Blatter.
Fancy Farmer-"Well, Patrick, /
hear that you had a little encounter
with my new Devonshire bull this morn
ing Patrick-"Yis, yer honor" Fancy
Farner-''Well,w which came out aheadqn
Patrick" Shure, your honor, it was a
toss up."-Boston Courier.
Faithful to Instructions.--Int the Zoo
logical garden a stranger looking down
into the bear-pit loses his hold and falls
over. Policeman (hurrying up and see
ing the bear about to seize him)-''Sir.
don't you know that it is forbidden to
feed the animals?"- -Fliegende Blatter
"A Joy-Provoking Exit.-Mr. Brown
There was one passage in Mr.. Long
winds discourse this morning which
pleased me very much . Mrs. b
'And which one was that, dear?' Mr..
B.-"Why the passage from the pulpit
to the vestry, Of course ~ brooklyn
Eagle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
MILITARY REFORM in PRUSSIA.

How a DemoraIized Army was Reor-
ganized and Rendered Victorious.
To reconstitute the materiel, to re-
form old institutions, to renew things,
IS merely question of money: but to
reconstitute the moral of country is a
more difficult task than to reorganize
its army. Heroic deeds are indispensa-
BILE. The words victory Success, ;,
must come to make the patriotic fiber
vibrate and palpitate. Small triumphs
are necessary TO serve as a preface to
the future, and from small things to
great, men must be able to reason. to
conclude to a probability, to half
see a possibility, to feel some
thing almost as good as a GER
tainty. This was the way Prussia pro-
ceeded. Pulverized at Jena, invaded in a
campaign of few days, dismembered
at Tilsit, almost wiped ont of the man
OF Europe, she did not despair; she set
to work and patiently reorganized her
self
For long time Prussia collected her
self in silence. She studied war, but
she did not possess a single officer who
had seen war. She was obliged to act
in news of the first successes of the
French in Italy; the Prussians mobil-
lied three army corps; then three others
after Magenta, and, finally, all the fed
eral contingents after Solferino. Al
though the peace rendered these prepa-
rations useless as warfare, they never
theless constituted veritable dress re-
hearsal or essay of mobilization. In 1851
the reign of William l. opens by the re-
organization of the army and serious
preparations for war.
Having thus completed her pro-
gramme, comprising the military re-
organization of the nation, ESSAYS in
war, essays in mobilization, realization
of notable improvements, Prussia found
herself ready; and judging from the
carelessness of other nations that she
could dare good deal, she began to
unmask her projects. Nevertheless.
carrying prudence to it's last limits, she
would not yet venture single-handed ON
a campaign. In 1854 she joined with
Austria to crush Denmark, and in 1896
she demanded the aid of Italy in order
to overthrow Austria. These successive
trials gave her confidence, and being
thoroughly prepared, she felt herself
equal to fighting France, whom she sur
prised before the necessary measures
could be taken by the latter.-Gen.
Lewal, In Harper's Magazine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
SHAM GIFTS IN INDIA.
The Pretentious Ceremony of Presentina
Gems to Court Visitors.

The PretentiOus Ceremony of Presentfno
Gems to Court Visitors.
A description of the customs at one
OF the petty courts will serve to illus
trate those of all the states. When
either British official or a physician
called upon the rajah of Ulwar, he was
shown into the reception or throne
room, where sat the rajah, surrounded
by the great state officers. After the
exchange of the usual salutations one
OF the officials brought in tray on
which were displayed jewels and golden
ornaments, studded with valuable
stones, perhaps worth $3.50, 600 or more.
This trayful of valuables was sup-
posed to be a present from the raiah to
his visitor, and it was offered first to
the gentleman, and he, inclining his
head, touched the edge of the tray with
the tips of his fingers, and it was then
passed over to his lady, who invariably
accompanies the British officer, if he is
married, on such occasions. She follows
the example of her husband, and the
tray and its contents were then returned
to the jewel room.
The rajah of Ulwar is the owner of
jewels and golden ornaments that are
valued at $50, 900, 0O0 In lieu of the un-
accepted jewels a long necklace of tin
sci, of little value, is placed around the
neck of each, where it remains during
their stay within the palace.
There is a very strict law against any
British official accepting a gift from a
native prince. Even when a doctor
may have performed some serious oper-
ton upon rajah, who, being grateful,
wishes to give-exclusive of a money
fee varying from $1,000 to $1,000, ac-
cording to the operation performed-a
present of a shawl, golden cup or some
similar valuable, the doctor must OBJ
tain special permission from the vice.
roy before he dares accept the present
If an official accepts a gift of anv
value without such permission. he NAV
have to resign In the old days, when
the East India Co. governed India,
an officers pickings and the presents,
often extorted from the rajahs, were
worth more to him than his salary. 1t
is not rash to calculate Warren Hast.
ings' pickings, if may call them such.
during his long reign as governor-gen-
eral, at fully IS. OO0, 900. = Jewellers
Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
Equal to the Occasion.

The barber drew his fingers gently
across the face of his victim and said:
"You have a strong beard sir.''
There was no reply. He caressed the
silky locks and queried:
"Have a shampoo, sir? Your head
really needs it.
The stiffness remained unbroken.
''Shall wax you mustache, sir?"
No reply.
''Sea-foam, sir?"
The man in the chair drew a small
tablet from his pocket and wrote on it:
II am deaf and dumb
On the wall beside the mirror hung a
large No Credit" card. The barber
turned it and pointed to the motto on
the reverse side. The inscription was
this:
Deaf and Dumb Men Double Price. y
No shampoo, no wax, no sea-foam!s
said the disgusted man in the chair,
suddenly finding a voice.
'All right, sir" reioined the barber.
Thought I'd fetch you round. Fine
lay, isn't it?"-Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
A RATTLlNG TALE,
The Story of a Rattlesnake That Didn't Get
Ratified.


Ratified.
IL may be true that certain of the so.
called lower animals are more sns.
eePhble of the higher emotions than
others but there is abundant evidence
TO snow that even those lowest in the
ocale OF nature are at all events capable
OF evinclng gratitude in manner
winch IS not excelled by the human
species. The celebrated naturalist DIR.
p, during his travels, saw in the
forest of Florida a couple of rattle
snakes engaged in deadly combat. The
larger OF the two, a huge fellow.
seemed just on the point of terminating
the existence of his weaker confrere,
When Dr. D interfered on behalf of
the smaller combatant, and, with a
well-dlrected blow, sent the bully to
JON ms ancestor who tempted Mother
Eve.
When the doctor reached his encamn-
ment what was his surprise to find that
the smaller snake, whose life he had
saved, but who was from sheer ex-
haustion utterly incapable of mischief.
had crawled after him. He succeeded
IN extracting the reptiles fangs, and
then proceeded to feed the creature,
placing 1t in basket, and thus taking
possession of what he thought a valua-
BILE addition to his collections.
When he returned to his home he
brought the rattlesnake with him. Bv
degrees the snake grew quite tame. and
became almost a domestic pet taking
It's meals frequently upon chair in the
DOCTORS study. Last summer, when the
doctor was with his family in Wauke-
sha, the rattlesnake, who had received
the name of ''Toby,' was perforce left
behind in town; Dr. D., after a few
days, took train in on business, and
passed the night at his own residence.
quite alone, except for Toby, who slept
under his bed. Curiouslv enough. this
night had been chosen by party of
burglars for cracking the doctors dom
lclle. They succeeded in entering,
bound the doctor hand and foot. stuffed
a gag into his mouth, and commenced
to pack up the valuables, confident that
they would be able to get clear off.
But they reckoned without consulting
ooth their hosts, for Toby waking up
just as they were leaving the bedroom.
stretched himself to his full height, and
taking a cursory glance and hasty re-
view of the situation, although recog-
nlzing that he was utterly unable to
cope with three armed burglars, with
out either arms or hands or feet. and
with his Tenomous weapons extracted,
yet darted to the window through
which the burglars had entered, and
which was still open to the extent of
about two inches. swung his tail out
upon the window-sill and ratified for all
he was worth. In about half a minute
no less than three policemen were upon
the scene, the burglars escape was cut
off, they were captured. the doctor was
liberated, and the character of the rat
Ilesnake vindicated. And so ends the
tale of the rattlesnake Light.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
1coINo HOME.

..ss by q double family bereavement, .
"A # q long and happy married life.]
rith the weight of years,
rlsb the foreeful waves OF time,
- y. eloud and wandering feet
y ...tb III with chlldlike faith sublime,
- % = hannts Of childhood days
Issd by memory's lengthening chain,
y --sndering feet went out to search
d1ane hopes and haunts again;
y y nsst anew in thought had come,
e5,sing n to mind an old-time home.
4 that home had passed away,
\ !. = sopes and haunts were now no more;
1 I. sarrrs and faces of past years
~.l,ssrbed full soon the shining Shore"
!. ~ssrr soul renewed its strength,
icing A summons soon to come
I. Hiya Who EnoWeth when to call
s[yssry pilgrims to His home,
=. -ealms Of everlasting day,
rssr memories never fade away.
here and greetings there
y opIg then been freshly made,
~, eall came to that home
N vas most cheerfully obeyed;
,~vman grim came quickly back
80 deaths ceaseless, swelling tide,
arr forth the one bereft,
\ meeting on the other side
gss bride Of years three-score and more,
phome, together, for eVermore.
I'm Wentworth, in Good Housekeeping.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Frisco school boys struck until a
teacher was reinstated.
By the will of the late Daniel A.
Jones, of Chicago, Williams college and
Wabash college each get $4,000.
I'm Africa the number of missiona-
ries exceeds 500, and the number of
converts 100000, increasing by aboue
$4,000 year. During the past five
years Africa has furnished more than
200 martyrs.
The Brotherhood on the Sea- is
the name of new society of two hum
dred Norwegian sea captains, who have
pledged themselves to have regular re-
llgious services on board their ships,
and to conduct everything there and on
shore in the fear of God.
Victor f. Lawson, of the Chicago
News. has given to Adelbert college, of
Western Reserve university, at Cleve-
land, fifty dollars as prize for the stu
dent who passes the best entrance ex-
animation in English next June. The
college offers three hundred dollars to
students passing the best entrance ex-
aminations this year.
According to the list usually given
by the Roman Catholic authorities, Leo
XIII. is the two hundred and sixty
third on the roll of popes. For many
centuries past the Italians have fur
nished nearly all the popes. Ever since
the death in 1923 of Adrian VI, who
was native of the Netherlands, every
occupant of the papal chair has been an
Italian.
President Eliot states that Harvard
was the first great educational institu-
ton that ever had layman for presi-
dent. He adds: "a great many of our
graduates are going out to western in
stitutions of learning, and are getting
experience in the faculties there. 1t is
from these men that we may hope to
recruit our faculty. And we shall be
able to bring also to eastern faculties
the western men who are developing in
the colleges there with great advantage
to our work here"
The Catholic university at Washing
ton has issued two official pamphlets
for 1S90-'91, both in Latin: one, the
halenddrtUno, containing general infor-
nation as to courses, degrees, etc, to-
gether with a detail statement as to
the lecture subjects and the work for
each day of the scholastic year; the sec
ond. the Materia E.raminis pro Bacca-
laureatu IN S. Theologia, giving an out
line sketch of the ground covered in the
final theological examinations. In
reality the whole university is thus far
merely theological seminary.
The spire of st. Helen's church, in
the Isle of Wight, which was built in
the beginning of the last century, and
shortly afterward struck by lightning,
had, as was supposed, the large bell of
its chime cracked, as the tone was very
much mufhed. The other day a church
warden happened to be in the belfry
and through curiosity examined the
bell He found that there was no crack !
IN it, but piece of wood broken from
the wheel was pressing against the edge
and stopping the vibration. This being
removed the bell, after being mufled
for one hundred and seventy years,
'ang out merrily to the astonishment of
jhe inhabitants of the town
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
Want Their sports speedv.

1t has been remarked that the people
OF American cities have only about one
fifth as much free playground as have
the people in the big cities of Europe.
This is not as great disparity as it
looks. Americans have rather more than
one-ffth as much spare time to get
away with as the Europeans have, and
they make up for it by condensing their
play. They go wild with excitement
over ninety-minute baseball game,
and would die of blue mold in a three
days cricket match. - philadelphia
Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02

How did the cough mixture work
that I gave you?'
Badly. ] spilled it all over the bed
clothes.
How did you come to do that?"
i didn't notice that they were hang
ing out on the line "-Puek.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02
Commercial item.

Rostetter McGinnis-How is it, Mr..
Schaumburg, that you can make money
when you sell your goods below cost?
Nose Schaumburg- -Pecause puys
my goots below cost. Texas Siftings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-07-02

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The Forrest City times., 1891-11-13
At the Onarahouse.

J. II. lluntley and his accomplished company occupied the boards at the operahouse Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. 4 heavy rain storm caused light attendance the first night. but ''Dens and Palaces" was rendered in good styla to those present. On Tuesday night crowded house greeted "A Wife's Peril" ]" all at tending pronouncing it one of the best plays (and best playedl ever witnessed in Forrest City. The acting was sim ply superb. "Wednesday evening found the house again crowded to it's utmost capacity, and The Convietn was fairly well rendered, though the acting in this play was not so good as i'll the two preceding it. Taking them all-in- all. however, the Hutley company ex- celled by long odds any that has ap- peared in our town for years. The troupe IS composed of refined ladies and gentlemen, whose department while here reflected credit upon their profession. We hope to welcome them to Forrest City again before the season Is over.
 The band accompanying this troupe is certainly the best that has ever yis-
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-13
Mr. Robert Delano's little 2-year-old

Mr. Robert Delane's little 2-year-old son. Roscoe, WAS frightened into con- vulsions Tuesday by horse. The animal had been turned ionse in the yard. aud seeing the iittle fe.lnw. made rush at him, the fright causing q spasa. EescGe Is getting along all right now. and Mir. Deiapo will here- '.fier see that lo and the horsa are rot left in the yard alone.
 Mrs. Dora Kilner Of Sullivan, Illi- uais, who has been visiting ih Forrest City, tic guest of her brother. E. L.. evening for her home, and was accom- Vadakin Slie is highly pleased with her visit and thinks of locating here. At her home she is at tie head in church work and sociey doings, and we feel that she would find warm place in the hearts of our good citizens al oEce, should she conclude to locate Eere
 A new and interesting game has been introduced, says an exchange It is called "soapiag the editor. y The way it is played is as follows: A man walks into the editors office and Utitho DIkti utlidl tiilQ ldtt. Df editor is delighted and almost ticsi-d to death. Wait until he gives you his receipt, tben hand him another dol lar and half and tell him he gets out a rattliGg good paper and you will pay two years in advance. The chances are that he will faint. If he doasn' t he's got yonr money, that's all.
 Forrest City is not "booming." but it is experiencing a solid growth and advancement preferable to any ''boom. , Our people now realize what little enterprise may accomplish, and we hope they will continue the good work by the establishment of small manu- factories. X number of small factories would be better than one large eRe, and the diversity of raw material aboandiEg in this vicinity wanld insure cheapness in that respect. There is no reason a furniture factory, an ice fac tory and small cotton factory should not pay well here. Will not our people think of the matter?
 The following bit of information from the state auditors office might prove of great advantage to those con- tem2iatiug insurance: There are agencies for fraudulent insurance com panies writing fire, life aud accident policies in many parts oi the state, and the patraiis, after paying the premium, find that their insurance is worthless. Each agent has a certificate Of au- thority from the auditor of state. and if a travelling agent for a life CT accident company should have state license which is issued by county clerk, this license expires the 3)th day of April, no difference when issued. When an agent so!icits your patronage require him to exhibit his license. and if lie is soliciting for life or accident c)mpany outside of his county, see that he has travelling license. and if he fails to ex- hbit 1t put the sheriff on him. 1t will be good for the people and good for the state."
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-13
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Isus siness Annoacen,et.

The proprietors of TIE TIAss have secured the services of Nr. R. G. Brad, fleld. formerly of this city, and more recently from Texas, who will take full charge of the mechanical depart ment of the office and assist us in whatever way possible to make TnE TIMES absolutely the best country newspaper in Arkansas. He will be our "best man" in local work. report ing meetings, speakings, locsl happen ings, personals, and general news. a, d we bespeak for him your kindsst con alteration. He is skilled workman, one of the very best newspaper men in this or any other state, wide awake newsgatherer, strictly in favor of taxing the dogs and abolishing the hogs lin every sensel, and is other wise too we'll known to need any introduc- tion from us. He is duly authorized to make advertising and job printing contracts for us, and we hope will be kept entirely occupied.
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-13
Dedication.

The Methodist church in this city will be dedicated Sunday, Rev. Dr. Alex. Monk of Memphis officiating. The building was commenced iu 1887,
 but owing to lack of funds the finish ing tnnches were Eot completed until yesterday, when the corfices were
 placed i'll position and the work was
 declared completed. It is at present
 the finest house of worship in Forrest City and credit to the community Great credit is due Rev. ". D. Kelley the indefatigable pastor, for the nn- tiring work ha has expended upon the enterprise, without which the building eo.'ld not have been finished.
 The dedication services will be im- pressiye and instructive. and the pub lie is cordially invited to be present and witness them. The other churches
 have abandoned services on that day in order that all who desire to attend may do so,
The Forrest City times., 1891-11-13
Nick Jackson is said to like salt.

Go to II. Evans & Co. B for Dolls. Hon. N. W. Norton was in Marianna yesterday.
 Best five-cent cigar in town at Win throp & Co.'s.
 k. Nj. Goram of Palestine was in town Monday.
 The cotton crops of the county is about half picked.
 John Pinkston of Widsner was in town Wednesday.
 We hope to begin work on our trade edition next week.
 Hon. R. J. Williams spent part of the week in Memphis.
 If you have the headache, try Win throp & Co's Cafetanilid.
 Mrs. Futrall of Byhalia, Miss, is visiting Mrs. J. II. Alley.
 Call and examine Winthrop & Co. 8 new line of fine Perfume.
 For hardware, cooking and heating stoves go to J. M. Browns.
 For hardware. cooking and heating stoves go to J. M. Browns.
 Mrs. l.. o. Sligh of near Palestine was over shopping Wednesday.
 Our old friend Bill Skinner was taking in the city this morning.
 Wild ducks are more numerous this season than ever known before.
 Chldren's ready-made suits at cost for thirty days at V. B. lizards.
 s. F. Sulcer and Esq. Tucker of Palestine were in town Tuesday.
 Jack Casteel, with party of friends, Is deer hunting in the bottoms east.
 A full line of Lubin's fine toilet soaps may be found at II. Evans X Co.'s.
 The thermometer has been coquetting with the freezing point for several days.
 Alfred Wright's Extracts, the very pest on the market, at II. Evans < Co.'S.
 Lamp goods are specialties at H. Evans < Co. s. See their line and get prices.