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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14
THE MAipEN's CHOICE.

Two youths once lived in a country town.
And one was a giant fa!r
With Saxon vikings golden crown
And backsmith's muscles smooth and crowd
When he m made his right arm bare.
Tho other youth was OF dapper size.
So slender and short was he
That he found small favor in maidens' c5es
And the giant boasted in merry wisa:
II could 10y him across my Knee
These twain both courted the village belle,
But short as the race they run;
At the giants feet tho maiden ieli'
And the little man. though Ec plcaocu "eAs
Nsusht more than her pity won.
They marched away TO tho wars one day,
In haste for the battles van,
And the people cheered when tAe giant gay
Strobe stoutly past for the distant ray
And they smiled at the little man.
But the earliest bail by q focrnan sped
One drop from the war-b.ack skies
Passed safely over the pigmy's hcaa
And the giant, who stood bchinu, IeAl oeaa
With q bullet between his eyes.
Then the little man swore. though his sight
dim,
And he bounded ahead OF them all.
And the whole great army followed MIN
| Till hc leapt like u devil 1.-the and slim
First man DER the battery wall.
| And he planted the flag OF his country there
| While the routed enemy ran
| And the leHionS ron:eu, as IL 'io"'eA iei1
On the daslsy waves OF sulphurocs OF;
| ''Three cheers for the little man:
| Oh do not know, and cannot say,
What the giant might have done.
Blu. I'm sure the maiden will weep away
| For her lover shot in the first OF the 1ray'
| And dead ere his fame was won.
| For war Is a field OF chance you know
| Let him dodge the bullets who can;
| But love is garden where fanclcs do"
| And .he form OF n giant makes larger show
Than the soul of (. little man!
George Horton In Chicago Herald.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Annie Besant makes her na"0
rhyme with peasant" but Walter Be
SAINT pronounces his name, accorolng 10
late information. as Bessdnt.
The German empress has formed .
league for the preservation OF gooo
habits among the Prussian ladies. Inc
members bind themselves to discourage
luxury, to wear simple dresses and TO
practice economy in the household.
Albion W. Tourgee, the novelist
once spent six months in reading soE1e
tremendous works on birds in order 10
be accurate in one sentence which ne
was writing about the note or wafoie
| of some particular bird on the huosoii'
While in her retreat in Venice Car
men Sylvia, the poet-queen OF houi.sT
MIA, exhibited a great fondness 1or gnu
ing about the narrow canals in her gon-
| aoia. She is a tall. handsome and very
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. woman. Win
pale face and rather cold eyes
Andrew Lang, who tried his own
hand Mt versifying, utters the truth
about poetry: ITO rhyme is one thing.
to be a poet quite another. A good dea!
If ,nortification would be avoided II
Young men and maidens only kept this
obvious fact well posted in front OF
. their vanity and their ambition.
Patti has very elaborate precautions
, AGAINST burglars in her Welsh castle.
Unless a certain level is raised it is I'M
| nossible to open window at nigh'
IA without causing the ringing OF III
! Vulnerable bells in the cottages OF the
a | gardeners and in the stable, while the
: same current of electricity releases
large dog from his kennel.
Canon Scott Holland tells this story
r about Mr.. Rusl<in and one OF his pupils
Said this eager disciple to his master
# ..Ah. Mr.. Ruskin, the first mo'nen
:" that / entered the gallery at Florence
e I saw at once what you meant whei
e asserting the supremacy of Botticelli.
, ..Did YOU, in a moment remarked tn
u great teacher; sit took me tWent.
q years to find o,t that
4. DIR. c. c. Abbott, the well know
'e arcbnolorist, began the study in whlc
n ne made his reputation when he was
farmer near Trenton. n. j. HIS 1ari
to occupied a knoll overlooking the wld
IT. lowiands along the Delaware, whel
cs The Delaware Indians and their preo
ne .cssors undoubtedly resorted IN lare
nc aumbcrs. From the river banks ar
ar from the plowed fields he gathered SON
* O.OoO relics in clay, bone and stone u
SO product of the aborigines who on
Is hunted, fshed, camped. and nanuta
lls tured their utensils there.
AS Mr.. Kipling has so often be
~ described as Il young man of aggressi
e. manner afflicted with big head t
fS' following extract from Boston wo
-, ans report Of a meeting with him
~, agreeable: Mr.. kipling's manner
ai' conversation reminds one strongly
i.i., sty 10 -. ----;+;..- "'.~.~ - -
;ndescribable tcrseness and humor
all that he says. Best of all, ho*ev
is the entire freedom from concert
erotism 1t is of Rudyard klpllng
rim man, not of Rudyard kipling the
Thor, of whom you think as you u
him
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14
HUMOROUS.

..Toumy-"Pa, may I ask you
,uestion?" Pa-''Certainly. my chlio.
Tommy-''Where is the wind when IL
doesn't blow?'
-Occasional Only.-Tenant-"Docs
this chimney always smoke like that!
I,ndlord-.'Oh, no; only when there's |
fire in the grate.'-N. Y. Sun.
-."rallxing about literary style, there
,oes a man noted for his finished SEN
fences Indeed? Is he novelist?'
NO: he is an cx-convict. -Baltlmore
American.
Poor NIadge-M dge-''l'm SO sorry
the fall is here" Jennie-"Nhy:
Madre-'Because III have to wear
-,oves in church and no one will see my
! new engagement ring" "-Brooklyn Ea-
gle.
| -Chappie-.I am sorry to find that
nv ancestors were not always in the
swim Cholly-"Iou surprise me-
Chappie--..Yaas At the time OF Noah
,ber we're in the ark.''-IIarper' Ba-
Ear. 80.
| -Dashaway-"That was a beautiful
1ress your friend, Mrs. Wickstick, had
On the other night" Bingo-'Ies. 1T
lost me 500" Dashaway-'How So
Rinpo-"My wife saw it."-Cioak ke'
view.
-Iimitation Of 4 Theory. Ethel
"After marriage we two shall be one
l shau't we. Georgc?' George lheo
r.tically; though I doubt II they Wi
make out our board bill that way. =
i \. y. Sun.
, -Shc-..Why. Charley, where hav
S vou been? I've been waiting an age 10
d you." He-'Oh, but then your age
/ such brief time, you know She
= norc than ever of the opinion tina
1t Charley is such a dear fellow'-bosto
Transcript. -,
/ -Maria-"You've got to take IN
S b,bv now. I'm tired. You've only ha
= him an hour. George. II know Una
n Int I've fastened my pedometer to hin
and I've trottcd him h1ty-Ihree iii'e
le That's enough
And you rejected him? II dld
ls "ue has the reputation of being Lar
> be,rted man" That's Che trouh
with him: he is too large-heartcd. }
~ can love half a dozen women at t
,,5 same time."-Cape Cod Item.
~ ANY success in your agricultur
enterpriscs this season, Jellaby?' Il
=. ing finely, thank you. Got the hi
, fever and sealed proposals from all
~ widows in the neigbborhood to reno
--a their weeds. "-Baltimo American.
ex -Papa-''Why do you wish to mai
he him. Ethcl?" Ethel-''Why, beca'
he loves me-" Papa-"Do you Il
,r- himp'' Ethel-"Why, no. ne
or | thought of that. I've been too mi
mt | interested in getting him TO propose
IA. have time to think of it.
,he The Secret Was Safe.-"Why
md optap, in French TO Ethel last nigh
ms | because 1 had something TO l'nPai
hat | her that wished no one else 10 hi''
pie "But there was trench iaaS si.'
hat close behind you." fes' pnO
COL since discovered that she dlan uh
ers stand a word we said, "S-Miiwa'
Sentinel
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14

skill he shows. How his eyes EparNi9.
How rosy are his plump checks: What
a snap to his voice. You can hear his
merry shouts far away. Little he cares
;f the weather is cold or lot or rainy.
He's having fun nnd-suddenly his
mother calls, "Johnnic!' He don't an
syyer and keeps right on playing, though
less spirited and shouting no moro.
! s.Johnnier' The other boys look at
! him to see what he'll do. He does.
nothing. Johnnie! John! John An.
thony! You hear me?"
Then goes back slow and feeble:
"Ycs'm!' "Come here instantly" An
other faint "Yes'm," but he don't go
though his playmates stop the game, to
await results. s.JOHN!' His father
called that time and the tone meant bus
mess. "Yes. sir!' and like streak he
darts toward his home.
The small boy OF to-day is highly
blessed.
1t seems as If all the inventors in the
world were getting up new playthings
and games and tools ana BOOKS lor MS
especial benefit, and that his parents
can't spend enough money for his pleas
urc and entertainment.
Compare what our grandfathcrs OF
what we ourselves had in CHILDHOOD
with the playthings that the mcierr
small boy is hardly satisfied with.
lie not only sports seven dolla
tennis racket and a forty dollar bicycle
Int he must have suitable dress to g
with them.
We used to have a good game OF bal
IN Matched trousers and bare fest an
an old straw hat. Now the childrc
can't enjoy themselves at all without
uniform and glove and face GOVERN
and real bag bases.
A fish pole cut in the woods was goo
en- ough for US, but split bamboo on
boys must have.
We used to get pretty hot doses
birch when we deserved it, but nov
ndays it has gone ont of fashion in Il!
l. homes as we'll as the schools-and "
think it ought to, for all the whipping
we got never made us any better-b'
in the contrary. "Sparc the child M
spoil the rod is the improved verslo
Id A curious transformation takes pia
w in the small boy after he has bee
Iir awhile to school.
ct He suddenly becomes sensitive
in wearing old clothes. Instead OF iEi
oy ing against being washed he wash
himself often and nearly destroys t
lis hairbrush in his efforts before I
Ike glass; lie must have a clean coll
sts every day and have on his best nee
Id tic. He becomes quiet and oh,
a coed about the house. He never
late to school and always knows
APP lessons
we And he becomes furious whenever
mention is made of the little swe
en- hear. who has won his boyhood's ii
ov- affections.
The little GIRLS very nice in !icr w
md but she can't hold candle to the sI
est boy.
May lie never grow oio.-h'
ari- Dodge, in Goodalrs Sun.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14
Estirpating the "Sweate~."

T. &c aid that the Illinois Bureau OF
Labor Statistics is about to begin an IN
yes+igation into the .'sweating' system
Nth a view to prohibiting it by legis-
,..;a,, "Sweating' is word with
| had sound and we must expect 10 heah
the Illinois Labor Bureau pralseo ZOE
.ha+ It intends to do. and the lllinoiS
legislature urged to act upon l's sus-
gestions. sWea'i"e iA"'N w
ped out! ,. ,.,;.
.,i;s+ ,,ronoses to invest his capital in
,,,.r,rfactured goods for the purpose OF
s,,r,rino the market and reap1ng
rrnfit. buying raw materials, he turns
tben over to Z. and {, ana u, upon
, ontract for manufacturing the hnisneu
a..;c,es q. and c. and d hire the re-
r,ainder of the alphabet to do the work
: rnder their direction, and having Pa'u
market wages and completed their Par'
;. ~ the contract, both with their own
n crD1oyes and with A, they receive inc
y | contract price.
!. not this ordinary business? Is
h ,b,re ANYTHING wrong about 1T? VINO
Il shall call it a crime? =,
az course it is no crime. Nor would
I ,,v one think of denouncing II out lot
k ,ba fact that in certain lines OF work
I ,y,,es are so pitifully small that for Is
20 ,,,5 r and d to extract a Denent lroth
at ,bem seems like grinding the poor.
nr And so B and c and d are called
,e ..sveaters." and we denounce their con-
Mt duct as if it were not in perfect mar
i'll r,onv with the legitimate laws OK
st trade
ne The real wrong lies in conditions tha'
go force the major part of the alphabet &c
Is. h.,r for work of Il and and D at any
,st ,,,.;ce and not in the efforts of thu
re ..sveaters'' to better their own condition
MS R,. throats that swell with hard Ian
as guape at sweating are silent whei
lb- Il is proposed to abolish the cause
ION conditions that make sweating pos
ds, .;ble. According to all our standard
rth sweaters are enterprislng, thru'
It a ,vorlsnen who. with souls above tn
is drrd-erv TO which they were bnrr
use s+rive nanfully to make their fortune
net better than those of their 1ello"
Sc They steal from no one lheS iol, r,
ure 10 ono Il, work for them. They mere
cost INV labor for the price at which iaoe
,ant osers itself. If labor is free, shere
tice in this nothing to condemn ana mue
pos - admire. If labor is other than IRE
and If is not especially the fault OF u
n Is, sweaters.
and n,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14

From . Speech Delivered by Wa
sineie Tax Club, September 3, 1891.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-11-14

No combination OF workmen ean
- ,I,eir own wages much above the
Iore1 of ordinary wages. The attemp.
- 5o co Is like the attempt to oall ous
. hoat without stopping NJ the ssssAs
Social Problems
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Last Saturday, near VAUDEVILLE,
William and John Nash, eolored,
held colored woman named Jane
Ward on the railroad track until
tue approaching northbound freight
train was within few feet of her
before releasing her, when she was
struck by the engine and instantly
killed. The murderers, who are
brothers, and about IL and 20 years
old, made their escape, and it is be-
lieved they have gone to Texas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

At the regular session of the Bos-
sier Parish Farmers Union, held at
Haughton on April 9th and 9th. it
was decided to have a picnic at OF
near Alden's Bridge on July 18th.
The President appointed the follow
ing committee on arrangement
A. L. Byram, Geo. Winham, John
Pickett, I. NJ. Love, VIM. Timber.
lake, F. M. Barnett and NJ. Fl. Brock,
The District Lecturer and ether
prominent men will be on hand to
address the people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Alta meeting of Cypress Lodge,
F. and A. NJ, No. SO, held at the
Lodge room in Benton on last Sat
urday, the following officers were
elected and installed: J.T. Gard
ner, w. NJ; I. j. Tidwell, s. W.;
j. u. Adger, j. W.; j. S. Milling,
Treasurer; G. A. Wise, Secretary;
N. G. Brownlee, S. D.; F. M. Hanks,
j. d.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Mr.. Henry Benjamin, an old and
esteemed citizen of Benton, died at
Shreveport last Monday, after a
lingering illness, aged about 60
years. Mr.. Benjamin was the father
of Mr.. Sam Benjamin, of shreve-
port, and Mr.. Louis Benjamin, of
StOnewall, and for the past 10 years
merchant at Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

y Caiilng attention to the adver-
soent Of Mr.. Philip Werlein, of
" orleans, it may be said he is
u The largest and most liberal
'"'ess 10 Pianos and Musical In
s'anents IN the South. For many
''a's 'nls house has spared neither
'ua Dor money to cateer to the
interest of its customers. Ii
reputation that can only be
ssu Oy long standing and honest
Thosein want of anything
y llne can safely trust theil
'aess With a man enjoying th,
patation of Mr.. Werlein.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Keyser aud
Miss Corrie Connell left Bellevue
for Dallas, Texas, last Monday morn
ing, which place they expect to
make their future home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Keyser have lived in Bellevue
nearly twenty years, and their many
friends there regret to part with
them. The Banner wishes them
prosperity in their new place of resi-
dence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

This paragraph, which we take
from theWarren Ark News, shows
that the timber lands of our State
are attracting the attention of CAPT
talist in other States:
"F. L. jackson, the stave man,
left on trip of indefinite duration
to the forests of louisiana
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

The Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge of knights. of Pythias of
Louisiana, was held at the Fair
Grounds, at Shreveport, on May Is,
10 and goth. We return thanks to
Mr.. Will. Fl. Tunnard, Secretary OF
Executive Committee, for an invita-
ton to attend the celebration.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

The cold wave of last week has
subsidized, and the thermometer yes
terday at II o'clock registered SO
degrees in the shade.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

petition, signed by citizens of
I parish, has been forwarded to
hFirst Assistant Postmaster Gen
] asking that a weekly mail route
established from Rocky Mount
IIyau, six miles southeast of Rocky
hnut with Mr.. Jasper B. Whit
don as postmaster.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21
The Connecticut

The Connecticut
INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION
Of Waterbury, Conn.,
Y. L. SA YER, President.
OFFERS GUARANTEED INSURANCE
AT THIRD LESS THAN OLD LINE
BATES,
A nd COMBINES the SECURITY of the
n safest Companies with the LO10 Cost OF
common sense requirements. Rates are pro-
nounced ample to meet all demands.
Rates are reduced after term of years.
Policies are incOntestible after two years.
Cash Values and Paid up Insurance are
features of this plan.
Company has been in successful operation
six years.
and Accident Policies.
Chartered by the State of Connecticut.
Capital, $2500,000.
Write to this office for rates and blank APP
We want good, live Agent in every town.
city and parish Address
j. j. SCOTT, State Manager,
3l2 Common street, Shreveport, La.
dec
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

/ picnic will be given at the new
pigeon Black bayou, near Benton,
Thursday, 2Slh inst. All are
slially invited to attend. A brass
md from Shreveport has been en-
Hgd for the occasion. At night
lrre will be a grand ball at Messrs.
sgIer Il Belcber's hall.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

h sre indebted to the courtesy
On, Leon Jastremski, President
|ae Louisiana Press Association,
complimentary pass over the
m and Crescent Railway to and
Rnston, where the Association
Re held next week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

A trial will convince the most
skeptical that &c. @. G. Certain
Cough Cure"is what its name implies,
a Certain" cure. Sold by B. F.
Oneal, bellevue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

"Nip your cough in the bud" by
taking &c. G. @. Certain Cough
Cure a pleasant and effective RENE.
dy. Sold by B. F. Oneal, Bellevue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

There are large tracts of fine pine
b other timber land for sale in
hpatlsh, which can be bought on
" terms, aud also some of the
IS farming lands to be found in
sSiate. Good industrious farmers
= welcomed by our people and a
alieF place cannot be found 10 Lou
lana,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

The ram this week came in good
season, but it was not enough for
the farmers. Crops are needing a
good rain badly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

The malariOus summer will soon be here. :
Buy a bottle of Cheatham's Tasteless Chill
Tonic and fortify youselt against chills and
fever. 1t is absolutely guaranteed to cure and
nlaasanf To take,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Read the article on 'Good Roads"
from the Dixie Farmer, on the 4th
page of this issue. It is good read
inn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

stock country Bossier parish
n besurpassed-cattle, horses.
il sheep, goats and hogs can
.i~d in yast quantities and With
N success.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

The eight wonder of the world just discover,
ed-Cheathams Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t will
proye boon to humanity. 1t is the same tonic
as that heretofore sold under the same name
except that it is tasteless. Guaranteed to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Nellie Bly, got around the world pretty live
IL. but Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic will
90 it at a still better pace. Try bottle when
In need of a remedy for chills.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou
shalt be saved, and thy house,-Acts XII, 81.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21
ion OF country.


en- Ben Holman, one of the lead
g and wide-awake retail merchants
shreveport, is offering special in
nents to every one seeking bar
sa1S N dry goods, dress goods, nov
s'es' boots, shoes, hats, etc. When
New York recently his selections
'ae made with care and with the
w Of meeting competition, from
] quarter both as to quality and
l''eS. hei now ready tosupply the
ANTS Of his friends and customers
|, 3 invites every one to call and see
% selection.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Why scratch your life away when little
Hunts Cure judiciously applied will cure the
worst case of Itch ever known? Ii not it
costs ron nothing
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

| IT We be willing and obedient, We shall eat
of the good OF the land.-Isaiahi, 10.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

|y,ture is smiling and the sturdy
i the busbandman is piled
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

suday nights shower was the
.,lhing in the right place.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

Dqe prosperity and happiness
ID Bossipr parish
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

40 extra fine display OF carpets,
n goods, and clothing of every
'cription, is now being made at
Y mammoth store of Henry Drey-
~ Son, Shreveport. Their stock
new and complete, aud has been
sllliully selected, by experienced
arhasers, from the best markets
Tie world with special reference
I9lAe wants aud demands of this
astlOn Of country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

,,rs and dewberries are
.,fnl.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

!. lrpit crop will be abundant in
.mrish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

]. :. ; 81. and take the Banner
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-05-21

81 next Thursday.