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In Cheathan' s Tasteless Chill Tonic will be
found sweet without its bitter Pleasant to
the taste, without parallel as remedy for
chills and fever. 1t is the production Of the
well known A. B. Richards Med. Co., of Sher-
man, Texas, and guaranteed to cure.
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We have received hundreds of testimonials
as to the efficacy of Hunts Cure in cases of
skin diseases, and truly believe it the best
;medy known for Ringworm, letter, Eczema
aud similar diseases. Guaranteed. so cents
per box.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-05

The Governor has pardoned q.
eff White, of Bossier parish, cou-
rie,ed Of perjury and sentenced to
,hs uenitenti&ry one year; also, H.
Mathews, of Caddo, sentenced in
1856 for life, for murder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-05

The following named citizens of
BOssier parish have been summoned
ID serve as Grand Jurors for the
United States Court, for the Wes-
fern District of Louisiana, now in
session at Shreveport: Capt. Thos.
I5les, Capt. w. G. Vance, Capt. s.
II. Thomas, w. FL. McClenaghen,
NV. Sputell, George Gilmer, John
Il. Rabbi, S. j. Caldwell.
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An extra fine display of carpets,
ary goods, aud clothing of every
Inscription, is now being made at
The mammoth store of Henry Drey-
tR& Son, Shreveport. Their stock
knew and complete, and has been
skillfally selected, By. experienced
purchasers, from the best markets
af The world With special references
lOihe wants and demands of this
section Of country.
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NEa0al Sale.

T7strayed before G. B. Norman, J. P, Ward
Z 5, by w. K Bumgardner, on january 20,
1881, and will be sold at Midway, Bossier
parish, La within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, March z, 1891, small Sorrel Horse
Colt, right hind foot white, and small star in
face. Appraised at S.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, SO.
w. G. BANKS, Constable.
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Let no man deceive you: he that dOeth right
eOusness is righteous, even as he is righteous
JOhu ill., T.
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man shall be commended according to his
wisdom, but he that is of a perverse heart
shall be despised. xii, g.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-05

"CrOsses," says the old pr0verb,
s'are the ladders which lead to heav
en.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-03-05

As.,ssoup and whooping cough in
a'ldren speedily relieved and cured
y Q. G. Certain Cough Cure. -
,sanaed Sold by B F. Oneal,
FelseYue,
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River at Shreveport, last Tuesday
2O2 feet and stationary. At Fulton,
1O4 and falling.
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Homestead entry 10. si4e.

Land Office 10 NatchitOebes, Louisiana.
January q, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the Sollowtsg
lN named settler has filed notice Of hfs
intention TO make fual proof in support d bis
claim, and that said proof will be- made before
the Honorable District Judge, OF in bia sh-
senee the Clerk of the District Coars as BeB-
ton, La on 18th March, 1891, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 3l49-R0bert L Walls--g0r tho
southwest quarter Of southeast quarter 81
section 10, and northwest qaaxteg ct northeast
quarter Of section Is, township "a NnFth,
range Is West Louisiana MeTidiaB. He names
the following witnesses to prove bis eOnsiDu.
GUS residence upon. and cultivation o. sai6
| land, viz: j. G.. Childers, 8 r. Ssrayhau, D.
| F. Strayhan, Of Collinsburg p. o. La, aud W.
| @. Hughes. of Hughea Spur p. O.. In.
LOUIS DUPLEX, Register.
| February S, 1891. mas u
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The China Sea and Bay of Fundy
are the toughest seas in the world.
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The Connecticut
INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION
Of Waterbury, Conn.

Or waterbury, Conn.
Y. q. SAWYER, President.
OFFERS GUARANTEED INSURANCE.
AT ONE THIRD LESS THAN OLBLENE
RATES,
A nd COMBINES the SECURITY Of The
~ safest Companies with the Eea Coss Of
common sense requirements. Rates ere pro-
nOunced ample to meet all demands.
Rates are reduced after term of years.
POLICIES are incontestible after TIVE years
Cash Values and P1id sp EsssyGEcs are
features Of this plan.
Company has been in successful epeEatiOa
six years.
Offers the best in Life, Endowment, TontIns
and Accident Policies
Chartered by the State of Connecticut.
Capital $2500,000.
Write to this OE6cs for rates and blank 40.
plications.
We want good, live Agent in every town,
city and parish Address,
J. j. SCOTT, StBts Manager.
3l2 Common street, Shreveport, Ia.
dec
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For the third week of said court to serve
as jurors beginning on Monday April 90,
1881 as follows:
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Senators and Presidents,

The Chicago Herald says: One of
the most persistent of American politi-
cal falsehoods is that which assumes
that election to the United States SEN
ate is fatal to any mans presidential
ambitions. How this absurdity origi-
mated it would be difficult to state, but
it seems to have been endowed with
everlasting life. just now it is gaining
publicity in the columns of many news
papers that should know better, and is
foolishly referred to as u justification
of the prediction that Governor Hills
election to the senate removes HIM
from the ranks of the presidential pos
sibilities.
Of the presidents of the United
States James Monroe, John Quincy
Adams, Andrew jackson, Martin Van
Buren,, William Henry Harrison,
Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan,
James A. Garfield and Benjamin Har-
rison had been United States senators.
Garfield had notserved as such, but he
was senator-elect when he was chO-
sen president. Of the vice presidents
who became presidents Jonn Tyler
and Andrew johnson, had been United
States senators. Thus eleven of the
twenty three presidents have been at
one time or another senators. If any
deduction is to be drawn from the SEN
atorial matter it is that service in that
body is extremely helpful to presjden-
tial aspirants. The senate may not be
Il royal road to the white house, but it
comes so near it that there can be no
excuse for the stupid talsehood now
in circulation.
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A fortune teller.

There is an old fashioned toy that is
quite easily made at home which yields
Il good deal OF amusement at family
parties. To make it you take base
of firm wood, round by preference. but
any firm piece will do. From the back
you drive long, sharp pointed nail or
screw right through it into the feet
of Il little tigure-;l doll dressed il red
cloak like IN old witch. Then You
take a circular piece of cardboard, and
ruling lines like the spokes of wheel
fill in the spaces with notices such a>
beware, your pride will have fall"
"You are loved again" "You will
marry in leisure and repent in haste,n
and such like sentences The
figure has Il wand fixed in its hand.
The disk of cardboard is placed SO as
to balance, free to revolve with touch
and the answer is of course found by
the direction of the wand pointing to
the sentence at which the disk has
stopped. 1t is very old ''novelty," !"
but things half forgotten ara often
more popular on their revival than
quite fresh and original ideas.-New
York World.
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bodily to the Federal government. If,
for instance, the Federal government
may have the power to prohibit the
States from granting lotteries: why,
the prohibitionist will certainly ask.
should the Federal government not
have the power to suppress the i'm
meaSurably greater evil of the liquor
tlaiilc ? and next some other sect will
ask. why should it not step in and seek
to suppress gambling and next it will
be proposed to call it in to extirpate
the social evil; then to run the schools
etc, and finally, yhen these large po
lice powers have been transferred to
the Federal government, why should
not the enactment of all criminal laws
and their administration be likewise
transferred This is the line on which
these worthy ministers are moving.
And will they tell us the difference
between the Russian despotism and
snch il government toward which their
pet measure is the first step7 We can
answer them, and very plainly: 1t will
be simply the difference that exists
between regular, practical and dis
clplined military despotism, and an
undisciplined despotism based on sec
tionalism and fanaticism.
The signers of this memorial we
know are conscientious men; and, be-
lieving lotteries to be a moral evil,
they think it to be their duty to use
their influence to suppress them. But
they should certainly understand that
there is neither wisdom, morality,
christianity, nor patriotism, in seeking
to remedy one evil by introducing a
vastly greater one; or in seeking to
tamper with the distributions Of the
powers of government between the
States and the Federal government
which were so wisely ordained by our
fathers, an attempt, be it practicable
or impracticable, to suppress a single
species of gambling, and that the mild
est in the list
Let the preachers and the Anti-Lot-
terry fanatics and demagogues under
stand. that the principle of States
rights, which is the foundation stone
OF this Republic of Republics, is of
infinitely more Importance to the peo
pie OF Louisiana and far dearer to their
hearts than the recharter, or the ex-
tinction of the lottery.-Daily States.
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On PRECEDENTS.

senator Gibson yesterday submitted
in the Senate memorial from q num-
Der of New Orleans ministers, asking
for an amendment to the Federal Con
stitution prohibiting the states from
chartering lottery companies. The
memorial is signed by Revs. B. M. Pal
mer, +. Q. KOelle, T. R. Markham,
Henry M. Smith, C. w. Trawjck. r.
Q. Mallard, Jno. N. LYLE, Owen Riedy.
Louis Voss and A. j. Witherspoon.
No doubt all of these gentlemen are
worthy and conscientious workers in
their profession. Several of them are
certainly eminent, and honored in this
community for their ability, charities
and Christian lives. But in this case
their zeal has got the better of their
judgment.
We doubt if any of these estimable
gentlemen would for moment tolerate
the idea of transforming this confeder-
alton of sovereign states into power
fnl centralized government. We doubt
if there is one of them who does not
regard the force bill~as measure that
threatened to thus transform our svs-
ten of government and attack the
liberties of this country and yet they
are demanding an amendment to the
Constitution that goes further in the
direction of centralism than did the
force bill itself. The latter was mere
act of one Congress that the next NAV
repeal but their proposition is 10 mi
tiate radical change in the Constitu-
tion and to grant irrevocably, a power
to the Federal government which is
specially Reserved in the Constitution
to the States-a great police power.
They may hold that the proposed
grant Is limited to power over a sim
gle EVIL and cannot materially enlarge
the powers of the Federal government.
But, unfortunately, all that the enc
mics OF our system of government want.
all that the centralizationists want, is
precedent, an entering wedge into
the vital principles of the Constitution.
The slgners Of this memorial are wise
and able men, and they certainly know
the value and the danger of precedents
in legislation and law. A false step to-
day stands, the next week, as prece-
dent for new violation of sound
principles and SO, one bv one, prece-
dents accumulate until they NAV es-
tablish Il fixed principle, or destroy a
whole system OF government. Indeed.
nlne-tenths OF the abuses in the ad
ministration of the laws are based upon
the authority of precedents ana the
strongest defenses that have been made
for iuvasions of public liberty or for
outraSes perpetrated by corrupt or
tyranncal rulers, have been fortified
by precedents.
Some precederts are worse than 9TH
ers; and the precedent that the New
Orleans ministers are attempting to
establish for the corruption of the Con-
stltutiOn is one of the most plausible.
and hence. one Of the very worst. most
dangerous class; and, if it shall be
established, othels will follow us GER
tain AS the sun shines, until the police
powers of the State are transferred
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL.
TOWN HALL,

TOWN HALL, I
Thiho.laux, La, Feb. 6. 1891.
The Town Councilef the town of Thibodaux
met this day in regular session.
Present.. l.. Ancoin, Mayor, and Irus-
tees Chas J. Barker. L. p. Caillouet, w. c.
Ragan, c. w. Thihodeaux and Frank Zernott
Absent-H. W. fru-t. Trastee.
The minutes uf the last session were duly
read and approved.
Mayor Aucain, prsstsnt~1 the foiovin2 re-
port.
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LIST OF JURORS
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Clerks Office goth. Judicial District
Court, Parish of Lafourche.

hereby certify that the following named
persons have been drawn by us jury COM
missioners to serve as jurors for the ensuing
April term of said court 1891 as follows:
For the first week of said Court beginning
on Monday, April s, 1891, to serve as Grand
and Petit Jury, as follows to-wit:
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We the undersigned Committee of Improve
ments duly approve the foregoing, and re.
commend an appropriation to cover same.
w. q. RAGAN,
f. ZERNOTT,
Committee on Improvement
And on motion OF Mr., Caillouet seconded
by MIR. Barker, the same we're duly approved
and an appropriation OF $63 so was made to
pay same, by the following vote.
Yeas.--Rarker. Cailloust, Thibodaux, Ter
mott and Ragan.
Nays.-None.
There being no reports from the Committee
on rubiic Property and Public Schools, the
Mayor called up the Treasurer's report
which beng duly read, was referred under
the rules to the Committee on Finance, to
be examined and reported upon.
Mr.. Caillouet seconded by Mr.. Thbodeaux
moved that the Collector he directed to
continue the collections of the licences due
to the town, under the existing license law
Carried
Mr.. Barker seconded by Mr. Zernott,
called up that part Of the Mayors report
relative to lanterns, and moved, that the
Committee on improvements be directed
to report at the next session of the Council
the number Of lanterns required to light up
the town and the probable cost of the pur
chase, erection and maintenance of said
lanterns. Carried.
Mr.. Ragan. seconded by Mr.. Z-rnott, NOV.
ed that the Committee on Public Property
be directed to have the gas machine belong
ing to the town properly fixed and further,
that the Mayor be directed to have the metal
roofs of the gas house and water works pro
perly painted. Carried.
Thsre being no further business, the Conn
Gil then adjourned.
l.. AUCOIN, Mayor.
II. N. COCLON, clerk.
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Mr.. r. Gousux-Your Pile Ointment haa
cured me. Best remedy ever used.
EUGENE DIDIER,
, False River, Ia
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Grand Total. .$449 IL
CHARLES j. BARKER, Chairman.
Z. w. THIBODEAUX,
l.. p. CAILLOUET.

Committee on Finance
Which was duly received and the following
resolution adopted by the following vote
feas-Barker, Caillouet, l 1hibOdsaux, Zor-
mott and Ragan.
Be it Reserved. That the sum of Four Hun.
dred and Forty-Nine 4i-l00 Dollars, be and
the same is hereby appropriated to pay the
above claims.
The matter of fixing the printers salary,
laid over from last session, was then taken
up. and on motion OF MIR. Callouet secondsd
by Mr. Ragan, the salary of town printer
was continued at tue same rates, as for the
previous years, that IS to say, at 800, said
amount to cover all printing needed by the
Council, except. however, the publishing OF
tine delinquent tax list the vote thereon be-
ing as follows:
Yeas-Barker, Cail.ouet, Thibodsaux, Ter
mott and Ragan.
Navs-Noue
On motion of Mr. Zernott the appropria.
tons for the different fire companies was
laid over until next session
MIR. Ragan seconded by Mr.. Caillouet'
moved that the Committee on Finance be
directed To examine the Assessments Rolls OF
1883, 20. 80. with the views of ,uaking an
accurate ateInent to the council of all un-
collected taxes; and that the Mayor be
Rolls OF tue above year,. Treasurer's books
and Collectors reports, aud ali other assis-
tance in hls power, towards aiding them in
their said duty.
Mr.. Cdliunet seconded by Nr. Thbodeaux
offered the following Ordinance No-wllich
was adopted by the following vote.
Yeas -iSarker. Caillouet, lhibodeaux Ter
mott and Rasan.
Nays-Nsnr.
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Ordinance No.

Amending section No. 202 OF the Revised By
Laws anil Ordinances of the town of
Thibulaux. 6 ,Eas
BE it obtained by the Mayor and Trustees
of the corloration OF the town of rhitodaux.
That sect'en No,.t2 of the Revised bylaws
and Of,lihanc-s of the town OF Thibodaux be
amended and re enacted so as to read as
follows: Sec. 202-Any person keeping any
livery. sa o or feed stable within the corp,,.
rate limits of said town. shall preserve the
g, me clean and free FROM all stencil. AMI
shall, It least every week. haul away an,l
deposit in some retired place the manure.
ETC., which shall accumulate in, around a...i
about such establishment. under penalty
of u fne which shall not exceed five dollars
for rarh .'if~nse. and having tho san -
r-iior~d si i.is expens- by sa- town con-t..
blr. snl pa.ius said officer. over and above.
said -xp-,sa ..d lire. two dollars ami nttv
cents k1r hls asrS ccs.
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MAYORS OFFICE. +,
February 9th. 1891.

\
To the Trustees of the Town Of Thibodaux.
Gentlemen-Sinceo our last regular meeting
! had to employ an additional laborer to open
the cross drains which was closed up by dirt
accuinulating therein. l found the brick
walls In cross drains in bs Il and dangerous
condition, therefore had to employ brick
mason to repair same.
wonld also state, that our wooden walks
needs repair. l would suggest that the I'm
provement Committee would take some stems
IN regard to same and authorize the necessary
repairs as soon as possible.
The gas machine in the market house needs
to be ovsrhauled, and recon- mend. that the
Committee on Public Property be authorized
to have same attended to.
The town needs an official seal and suggest
that suitable seal be purchased for the use
of the town.
took upon myself to order sample Ian
tern from the "Sun Vapor Street Light Co..
OF Canton. Ohio, which | think il properly
manipulated. that it will answer our purpose.
The Lantern was placed on exhibit at the cor
ner Of Main and St. Philip streets and has
been in operation about two weeks and all
can say is that it gives good and clear light
and thele lefOre would recommend that kind OF
lantern for our streets.
The lantern cost delivered here, Sc. 40 and
can be put up for about $i25 each and CON
sumes .05c oil per nights.
1 would recommend the repeal of ordinance
No SO in reference to fire crackers &c, and
that an ordinance he enacted prohibiting the
firing of crackers, &C., in the corporate limits
with penalty attached thereirom.
All OF which is respectfully submitted,
j. L. AUCOlN, Mayor.
Mr.. c. j. Barker, chairman Finance Com
mittee presented the following report.
Finance Committees Report
for the months of December, 1890 and Japu-
ary 1891.
To the Mayor and Trustees of the town of
Thibodaux.
Gentlemen-Your Committee on Finance.
beg to report. that they have examined the
following claims and find same correct.
Claims for December, 1890
(Nha ,l1 A1,( LII.
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For the second week of said court to servo
as jurors beginning on Monday April IL, 1891,
The advocate., 1891-09-23
STILL THEY CONE.

The Plainville Times in it's issue Of
September Sd announces it's sban-
donment Of the Republican party,
and that henceforth it will be devot-
ed to the interests Of the Peoples
party. The change had escaped our
notice at the time, but we are glad at
this late day to bid the Times well
come to the ranks of the reform press
Of Kansas. Bro. Griebel, of Web
ster, writes that Rocks county is
much stronger to-day for the Peoples
party than at the last election. Bro
Griebel knows what he is talking
about, and the influence Of the Times
will not have tendency to weaken
us in that quarter hereafter. We are
all going to pieces, Of course, but
somehow the pieces all seem to be
coming our way.
The advocate., 1891-09-23

order to correctly represent the mort
gage indebtedness Of Kansas, and
yet we are designated as calamity
howlers who are running the credit
of the state when we simply use Mr..
Porter's figures. The Journal has
made bad break.