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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
NEEN ~ DREAM.
The Roots That Were TO Cure a Boy Of
Lockjaw


A remarkable story IS agitating the
community Of Savannah. Mo, near ST.
Joseph. Sometime last June. Thomas. the
eleven-year-old son Of farmer named
Alexander Gilpin. was stricken with rheu-
m2tism OF the right side AID leg The
pain was so severe that his parents were
obliged to keep anything from touching
the body or limb Doctors could do
nothing TO stop the pain, which became
so severe that The boy had lockJaw. on
Thursday he fell into what seemed 20 be
a trance. and could not be oroUsed FOR
some hours. When he was finally awak-
ened, being unable 10 talk he wrote on
a piece Of paper 20 his parents that he
had seen his two little dead broth
ers and sister. lie said they
had told him 10 send 70 "A
certain field aud at a particular place 10
scrape away the snow until they would
find a bed OF moss, and under this a
bunch OF roots which they were 70 bring
10 him.
The doubling parents yielded 20 his en-
treaties and going 10 the place. found
everything the boy had stated. They
brought the roots home and the boy told
them how he had been instructed 10 pre-
pare an ointment with them. The oint-
ment was made and applied 20 the seat
OF pain. the result being that the next
day the boy left his bed and all traces
OF lockiaw disappeared. He can now
walk as well as ever
These facts are yOuched for by O. J.
HURRY. editor OF the Savannah Demo-
crat. the physicions and ali OF Gipin's
neighbOrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
Death Of the Tigres..

There on the bank OF tho river law
poor Anthony. and by his side. licking
the blood from her paws. was Big
tigress. For few moments the sett
fairly froze my blood. and then "a gers,
Of personal danger and the thought that
I should be the next victim filled my
brain.
"Trp 10 this time I forgot that had n
rife in my hand. and then came villa
desire 10 try my skill with the tgress as
a target.
"AU thought OF what the result would
be should 7 shoot and miss or only wound
the big man-eater fed from mv mind as
7 saw the terrible brute pick up The BODY
Of the servant and after taking n few
steps put Il down again and eagerly iirt
the blood that flowed from The wounds
made by its sharp. cruel teeth.
"As gently as possible I drew back fa
hammer and raised the rifle 10 my
shoulder. and taking aim directly no Oh,
tigress' ear ] pulled the trigger
"As the report rang ont 10 seemed n
me as II n score Of hungry tigers snrHg
at me from every bush and rock hat
this passed away I'm an instant ana after
reloading the rifle I took a look no no
tigress.
"She was still stretched beside me body
Of the man. but the powerful limbs were
motionless. and the head was resting o1
the mans thigh.
THAT / had killed the animal # ihs
first shot never entered my head. and
sent a couple more shots into ifs b0ir
as fast as 7 could. but the first shot bad
settled the business
"Trpon making sure that tho animal
was dead / turned 90 walk back t1 rho
tents. when ] heard the scream M
tiger cat. which seemed 20 come from
some brush a short distance mp tho river
Her nerves Were Like steel
81 am perhaps very foolish 90 say i.
but 7 don't think a dozen tigers could
have frightened me just then. and I
ar once started toward the spot from
whore the cries came
at first / could see nothing llt aiir
a. close search. during which ] took care
not 10 venture too close 10 the bushes
! caught sight OF q half-growu tiger ol'
crouching in the grass and cycling On. H
II waiting for me 10 get little c.nar
+ was then rather too close Tor
fort. and + quickly raised the rifle ana
fred.
"The cub was facing mo and 'he
bullet glanced from IT'S forehead and only
partially stunned b.
"The tiger dropped to the ground M
and then rose 10 lbs feet but instead ~
rushing for me as / expected 90 90 do u
began 10 walk away.
"This gave me a good show nm Dos fdn
and I fired again The tiger fa'I rose.
and then tried 90 rush an me-. hlt ne
strength was gone. and before f fai
taken half a dozen steps 10 sank to tae
ground and rolled over ON Cos side
"The noise Of the shooting was heard
by my husband who hurried back 20
camp. wondering what was the mli'e-
Learning from the other ladies hat
had gone out alone and that tle shoot
ing had taken place down near the river
he hurried down and met mo 900 the way
Gle was fairly Mortified when
pointed 20 the dead cub and could hari-
ly believe his eyes. but when ] t].t .''l
the mother had killed Anthony and may
her body and that Of our poor servant
were lying on the bank of the river ne
was speechlcss with surprise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
The Toilet In Turkey.

Most Of the Turkish ladies' even the
prettiest, paint and plaster themselves in
a deplorable fashion. With rose and rice
powder they make their cheeks a lively
white and red; while carmine paste deep
ems the line of their lips, and cosmetics
darken their eyebrows With anthony
powder they touch up their eyelids. 50 as
to add brilliancy and intensity to their
gaze. They also chew mastic, which
strengthens the gums and sweetens the
breath, while dying their finger nails and
even the palms of their hands with hen
ma
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
A WOMAN TIGERKIELER.
Unusual Hunting Experiences Of an on
cIaI's VILE In Indin

Mrs. 4. w. Salmon. wife OF an Office,
In the East Indian police. thus told ,
San Francisco Examiner reporter hos.
she shot a ten-foot tiger in the Nileberr,
Hills. Of the Madras district
Several hunting parties went out t.,t
IN spite OF the most Thorough search ,-
a single tiger could be found. and hos.
the Excitement began TO die down r..
birthday Of one Of the gentlemon n.y.
celebrated by a picnic 10 spot ON fb.
banks OF the Pycarra River. about tg..-.
miles from the sanitarium. where u.
intended staying a week.
'The camp. which consisted OF goy.,
tents, was set up IN the widest sr.,
imaginable. and we had very plo,ss,,
time until the fourth day. when Cap,,,.
Rays who went out cunning with lam.
other gentleman. had the misfortune .,
fall into hullah and inJure himself s.,
badly that he could not get ont
His companion hurried back 10 cam.
for assistance and. as the scene OF mo
accident was not more than half "a r,u,
from the camp. an the gentlemen vert
along. leaving the ladies in care o.
couple OF men-servants
Thinking that hot water might Dc
required when Captain RAYS was brlueh,
to camp one Of the ladies sent Anthony
one Of the servants. 90 the river n0t
more than one hundred yards away. Go
nll a water jar. a few moments after
the servant had started we were
startled by a wild cry FOR help and then
all was quiet again.
Thinking the man had been attacked
by a iackal ! seized my heaviest Gun
and ran down the path toward tho river
The low brush hid everything from mv
sight until I had reached n point about
twenty yards from the river. and thers
saw something that made mo tremhl.
with fenr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

The city OF Dallas. Texas. wishes sD
celebrate its semi-centennial, but nv.
difficulty In determining the exact gay.
OF It's beginning It's people kno" s'..
James Seely Bryan went tbere 49,
Tennessee In 1891 and put up
Two other settlers went there h - -,
but the number o. pioneers was ho' 80
enough 10 give Dallas any ufoan
until lst, or 1876. People who want me
celebration hurried up say comm
nity' was established there In 1874 any
they ought 70 slcrify II next year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
EarneStness.

If do what I may in earnest I need
not mourn if I work no great work on the
earth To help the growth OF a thought
that struggles toward the light, to brush
with gentle hand the earth stain from the
white of one snow drop-such be my am
bitiOn-CieOrge Macdonald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

Ralph Waldo Emerson tsed 20 lecture
before iyceums occasionally. but he dis
liked 10 travel for the purpose. and was
not much inclined % accept invitations
even 20 towns within easy distance OF
his Concord home One Of The last lee
lures OF the kind that he delivered was
given In Cincinnati. He was much aVerse
10 going there and declined the hrst
invitation. but finally 10 much lmpor-
tunity. ne replied: Tell them l VIII
20 for 500 and my expenses. Inc price
named he thought so eAraVasaht as
to insure a speedy refusal OF the terms,
and he was much surprised when :he
telegraph brought back prompt accep-
lance, and he found himself compelled
10 go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
Our Prize Puzzles.

These puzzles will appear weekly. Once
a month We will publish at the head Of
this column a picture Of the boy or girl
sending to this office the greatest number
| OF correct answers to the puzzles which
have appeared during the month or we
will give 10 the winner any one OF the
books or articles mentioned below which
may be selected. Any single work by any
Of the following authors: Charles Dickens
J. Fenimore Cooper. Charles Reade. Sir
Walter Scott, Bulwer LyttOn, Miss Mu-
lock, Louisa NJ. AlcOtt, +. Marion Craw-
ford w. u. Howells, Jane c. Austin:
VANITY Fair" or Henry Esmond" by
W. NJ Thackeray; adam Bede." or Mill
on the Floss" by George Elliot; prince
and Pauper." or "Huckleberry Finn" by
Mark Twain; "All Aboard" and Boat
Club" by Oliver optic Lorna Doone."
by Il. ID. Blackmore; Nights with Uncle
Remus," by Joel Chandler Harris Clio
vanni and the Others" by Mrs. II. +.
Burnett; "Rudder Grange" by Frank r.
Stockton; AN Humble Romance" by
Mary +. wilkins; next Door" by Clara
Louise Burnham: BOYS own Outdoor
Book" by G.. A. Hutchinson; 10000 Lea
CUES Under the Sea- by Jules Verne:
"Alice in Wonderland" and Through the
Looking Glass" by Lewis Carol; ben
Hur," by Lew Wallace; Fifteen Decisive
Battles OF the w Orld, Dy H. >. Greasy.
North in Mexico" by Fred a. Ober:
"Boyhood in Norway" by Hjalmar Hjorth
Boyesen; or a volume of any one OF the
standard poets. or any one of the following
articles: A box of water colors containing
sixteen superior moist colors tubes Of
Chinese white and sepia and four
brushes; a set OF lockwood chessmen: a
small stationary steam engine a league
base ball; a fountain pen; or a box con-
tanning five quires OF Irish linen paper
and envelopes 10 match. Each answer
should bear its designating number.
22O-Buried Cities of Africa.
l. BY perusing the daily papers you
will find that it is the best way to keep
the mind enlightened.
2. soon Spring. with songster's music
Gir of bGlmy perfume. will be with us.
3. All the passengers on the cars SEEM
ingly enjoyed the trip. Olive and Jean
nette especially.
4. We all saw the meteor OF December,
1876, and the issue-"zodacai light or
celestial phenomena"
3. The PARTIES request that the case
be tried before the judges Of justice,
and that unison predomina:e.
6. The famine threatening India is 10
be, l doubt not. appalling.
S2I-HaurgI...
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

fresh spirit. and succeeded In defeating
their enemies and taking the city.
From that day onward. instead OF Ed
ward the Confessor. St George has Deen
the patron saint Of England. Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17


Crosswords.-I. What the head OF the
weather bureau should be. .. One who
steals. 3. OF larger proportions. 4. Past
events. D. An animal that keeps very
late hours. q. A consonant made by the
teeth. Z. A epic poem Of the Spaniards.
:. fine fish. .. Used for heating a
house. 10. Infection. IL. Very small liv-
ing organism.
Inc centrals name an interest which &C.
cupies much time and thought In every
city and town.
"22-Figu es and wo
Place 800 and "rit" so as to give what
the housekeeper has constantly TO fight.
Place . and "hie." so as TO give the
home OF an insect.
Place 100 and 'lur." so as to make a
lock of hair.
Place 1000 and kin" to make an ami
mai.
Place 80 and ''abck." so as TO make
colorless.
When found. take one letter from each
word and make part of the arm.
s:3-irpIs Diamonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

J. vowel. 2 A short poem, 3. A
man christian name. 4. A part Of the
head. 8. consonant
III.
l. vowel 2. A beverage. .. A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17
RELIGIOUS NOTES.
Regarding News In the Churches at
Large.

The Christian Endeavor Society has is.
sued a leafiet suggesting three practical
efforts which the societies NAV make
during the coming year In the Interests
Of good citizenship. enlarged giving 10
missions at home and abroad through the
missionary boards. and the enlargement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

When pain and anguish wiring the brow
A ministerinz angel thou Bromo-Seltzer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-17

mans Christian name. T. To consume
3. a consonant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19
A Remarkable Prospectus.

We have received from the Pub
fishers of the Youths Compaai0n its
Announcements for 1893. They
promise an unusually brilliant vol
ume. Among other notable features
is a series Of articles entitled, 'sYour
Workin Life" written by persons
experienced in the different trades
and professions and designed to
help young men and women in choos
ing what to do.
Another series, entitled, " The
Bravest Deed [ ever saw" narrates
deeds of personal heroism seen by
United States Generals and War
Correspondents. There is also a
series of articles entitled, "Odd
Housekeeping, which will be of much
interest to ladies. Some new Sea
Stories are contributed by William
Clark Russell, the famous novelist,
and several articles on India by Sir
Edwin Arnold, Special Correspond
ents will write of the Worlds Fair,
how to go, and what to see IN a given
time.
Gen. Lew Wallace narrates the or
igin and growth of his famous novel,
"Ben Hur," while Frank r. Stocton
tells the history of Rudder Grange. u
There will be Eleven Serial Stories
this year, besides more than One
Hundred StCties by the most Success
full Short Story writers. sides many
stirring Tales of Adventure,
The Companion aims 10 be favor
tie in every family, and its circulation
of nearly Six Hundred Thousand
copies week testifes how widely il
is appreciated. 81 rs a year. Bos
ton, Mass.
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Important Decision.
Aldermen

Following is the full text of the
decision of the Supreme Court in the
case Of J.. N. HoIlingsworth, ct al,
VS.. Bossier Levee Board. This de
cision finally settles the legality of
the issue of levee bonds and levy of
special levee tax by the Levoe Board
of this parish
1. When a question arises in q
court of law as to tho exictence of a
statute, or as to the time when a
statute, or as to the precise terms
of q statute, the judge who is called
upon to decide it has the right to
resort to any source Of information
which, in it's nature, is capable of
conveying to the judicial mind a
clear and satisfactory answer to the
question.
2. When the constitution does
not require legislative grounds to af-
frmatively show that O particular
thing, necessary to legislative action,
was done mere silence will not in
validate, and, in such case, It will be
presumed that the Legislature OBJ
served their obligation and did not
pass the bill without sufficient proof
ofproper proceedings having been
taken.
3. The unconstitutiopality OF an
act duly enrolled, authenticated by
the signatures Of the presiding off
GERS and approved and signed by the
governor must be afirmatiYely and
clearly shown before a court of JUS
tice is authorized to treat it as void,
On account of same not having been
passed in accordance with the rules
of parliamentary law prescribed in
the constitution.
4. From consideration of public
policy, and because of the respect
due the action of coordinate de-
partment, courts will supply appar-
emit omissins from Legislative journals
by Prescriptions as to the regularity
Of the proceedings of the General
Assembly; and it is rule that has
deem found most salutary.
5. The Legislative act creating the
Bossier levee district made no pro
vision for new, separate or addi-
tional assessment of property within
the district, the only duty, in this
regard, that it cast upon the levee
commissioners being to levy the
taxes contemplated Hereunder
They were not empowered to make
any new valuation or appraisement.
Nor is the parish assessor authorized
or required to make a new assess
ment. The board Of reviewers were
not intrusted with the performance
of any duty in respect to such tax
The only questain of doubt or IN.
certainty that would arise under the
operation of this statute is one Of
fact, mainly, whether the land Oh
which the levy of taxes is made was
or not alluvial, and consequently
subject to the tax rel non; and il
does not involve question of con
stitutionahty of the law.
Judgment affirmed.
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COaeSEG5ge'S Sale.

H. ID Kelly) No. 3l2. In Justice A. X.
VS.. Edens' Court, Ward No. 4, Bos-
Dave Bell. sier parish La.
Epy virtue of writ of tieri facias to me di-
- rected from the Hon. A. X. Edens' Jus
tice Court Ward 4, Bossier Parish, La ] have
seized and will proceed to sell to the last and
highest bidder, for cash, subject to appraise-
ment, at Dave Bells residence, in Bossier par
ish, La, on Saturday, January 18th, 1893, the
following described property, to-wit:
One Bay Horse, 4 head of Cattle and three
calves, 40 bushels OF corn, more or less. $50
bundles of fodder, more or less.
Said property seized III the above entitled
suit, and will be sold to pay and satisfy said
writ and all cost
c. N. MATLOCK, Constable.
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CGsaSJNbEe'S Sole.

II. d. Kelly) No. 311. In Justice A. X
VS.. Edens' Court, Ward No. 4, Bos-
Peter Green } sier Parish, La.
by virtne of writ of tieri facias to me di-
- rected from the Hon. A. K. Edens' jus
tice Court, Ward 4, Bossier Parish, La, have
seized and will proceed to sell to the last and
highest bidder, for cash, subject to appraise-
ment, at Peter Green's residence, in Bossier
parish, La, on Saturday, January 18th, 1898
the following described property, to-wit:
Two Dark Bay Mules, one Bay Horse, two
old wagons, 80 bushels more or less) of corn
500 bundles of fodder, more or less.
Said property seized in the above entitled
suit, and will be sold to pay and salty said
writ and all cost.
c. N. MATLOCK, Constable
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C'OasstNbEe's Safe.

Martin 81 Boggs vs. Alfred Wilson.
In Justice r. G. Stinsons Court, Ward No. 2,
Bossier parish, La.
py virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me direct
- ed FROM the Hon. r. c. Stinsons Justice
Court, ward ?, Bossier parish, La, have
seized and will proceed to sell to the last and
highest bidder, for cash, in Bossicr City. La
on Saturday January u, 1893, the following
described property, towit:
One Bay Mule.
Said property seized in the above entitled
snit, and will be sold TO pay and satisfy said
writ and all cost.
w. E. MORRIS. Constable.
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BENTON. La,
THURSDAY, :::::::IANUARY 10, 1898.
Town Council Proceedings.

Benton, La, JAN. y, 1898.
The City Council met in special
session pursuant to a call Of the
Mayor. Present: ". B. Simpson,
Mayor; J. 2. Creswell, J. II. Belcher,
DIR. Braxton Wise, DR.. W. NJ. Abney
and r. L. Carstarphen, Aldermen.
ORDINANCE NO. 80.
Be it Ordained, That the Commit
tee on Improvements be and lis hereby
instructed to make all necessary re-
pairs on streets, &c, and that they
be authorized TO draw on Treasurer
for same.
ORDINANCE NO. SO.
The Marshal is hereby constituted
sanitary officer, and required to make
sanitary inspection Of all closets and
back yards at least oncea month, and
inforce all sanitary regulations.
W. B, SIMPSON, Mayor.
BRAxroN WISE,
". NJ. ABNEY,
J. ?. CREswELL,
T Fl RETCHFR.
r. L. CARsTARPHEN,
A15orp,or
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

Inc hOubHedsG quarter OF section TWO TT OF
township twenty i20l, range fourteen IA, con
tanning 100 acres, more or less, situated in the
Parish of Bossier, La, to-wit:
Above described property seized as the
property OF Estate OF Victoria H Thomas
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit of
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum of
S6,o9o 46, with interest at per cent. thereon
from February28 1881, less a credit December
20, iSy2, of S6,687 40; also the futher sum of
Sl614 80, and all costs of suit, including per
cent interest in SAID sums and interest as at
torneys fees and on terms of credit to satisfy
$685. 46 to become due February % 1885,
S6,895 46 to become due Feb. %, 1894, and
$3.50 40 to become due Feb. %, 1895, with 8
per cent. per annum interest on these three
amounts from Februars IS, 1892, until paid,
said terms of credit to correspond with ma
turtles of aforesaid three amounts, AID ac
cOrding to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, Jan 10, 1893.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

Niagara river, from the falls to a
point 100 feet below the Suspension
briage, was frozen over with ice
from six to eight feet thick. This is
the first time in q hundred years that
the turbulent waters at that point
have been frozen over. The Their
mometers in the neighborhood reg
istered as low as 800 below zero.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

''phe Ladies' Home Journal suits
a great many people. The different
departments are well filed, and the
reading matter is OF a high order.
Published for 81 year, at 433-435
Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19
For Sale or Rent,

My residence aud farm, situated
north of and adjoining the town OF
Bellevue, containing about 1910 acres
of land;. comfortable house; good
fences, barn, garden and splendid
we'll and spring water; we'll improv-
ed. Terms favorable.
W. II. SCANLAND.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

Five hundred thousand acres of
land in Texas have been bought by a
foreign syndicate, which is composed
mostly of Englishmen, to produce
cotton on an immense scale.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

United States Senator John E.
Kenna, of West Virginia, died at his
home in Washington, on Wednesday
morning of last week, aged forty five
wears.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

The sun is now three million miles
nearer us than it will be July 4th,
and yet we know his rays will be con
siderably warmer then than now.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

E1-President R. B. Hayes died at
Ii o'clock last Tuesday night, at his
home in Fremont, Ohio. Il know I
am going where Lucy is" were his
dying words.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19
Notice 10 Teachers.

A Il schools, as located begin on Monday,
n January 9th, 1893, or as soon thereafter
as practicable.
Examination will be held on Saturday, Jan.
DIST, at Benton. Plain Dealing and HaughtOn.
At Benton under the supervision of myself
and A. J. Murtf, Esq; at Plain Dealing Pioneer
School, under supervision of Prof j. Z. John
ston, and J. NJ. Mading; and at HaughtOn High
School, under supervision of Prof George d.
Alexander.
Applicants must come prepared with paper
andpencil.
Those who taught during last session, under
a certificate from this Board, need not apply
unless they desire a raise in grade. Teachers
having certificate, who apply for higher
grade, must abandon the ona they hold and
take the chances Tor a new certificate before
the new Board of Examiners.
J. A. w. LOWRY,
Parish Superintendent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-01-19

''The Delineator'' for the month is
full OF fashions and has a good list Of
fancies. The ladies will enjoy this
number. New York City. Price, 81.