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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09
The Lenten Season.


Next Wednesday, the 10Th in
stant-Ash Wednesday-will be the
first day of Lent in 1898. This pen
itential season of forty days is OBJ
served by a large part of the Chris
tian world, with fasting and prayer,
in commemoration of the forty days
Temptation of our Lord in the will
derness. During all this season,
the faithful practice self-denial, Sc
clude themselves more or less from
the world, practice acts of charity
and, in all ways, strive to renew
their religious fervOr.
But Tuesday before Ash Wednes-
day-the last of the pre-Lenten sea-
son-has long been observed with
feasting and merriment. 1t is called
"Carnival"-the word coming from
two Latin words, Carre and Yale,
meaning "farewell to meat" Under
this name the festival in Rome and
in Southern Europe, has become a
synonym for wild and rollicking
merriment.
In England the day has long been
called Shrove Tuesday-the adjec-
tive coming from the verb "to
shrive.n This name arose from the
fact that all the faithful confessed
their sins on that day, or were shriv-
en-, after which they gave themselves
up to feasting and merriment. A
certain sort of pancake, known as
Shrove pancake, always entered
into the feast in the old days.
In France and in all French-speak
ing countries, Tuesday is known as
Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," thu
adjective coming from the plenty
which prevails everywhere.
In America, Carnival or Mard
Gras has always been most elabo
rately celebrated in New Orleans
Prince Carnival reigning supreme
through the day and night. Ii
many other cities masked balls ant
other forms of revelry are held, 81
that when Ash Wednesday morn
ing comes, there is often penitentia
feeling which is quite as much ply
steal as spiritual.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

The January Term of the District
Court is still in session in this place,
with Judge John T. Watkins pre-
siding. The following cases have
been disposed of since our last re-
port:
State VS.. Dave Stumps. Embez-
element. Tried by. jury and found
guilty. New trial granted.
State VS.. Bell Green. Larceny.
Pleadg Utility. Sentenced to nine
months in jailand work public road.
State VS.. VIM. Anderson. Charge,
cutting and carrying away timber.
Tried by jury aud acquitted.
State VS.. W. E. Morris. Charge,
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Nolle prosecuted.
State VS.. Charles A. Hendrix
Shooting with intent to kill. Tried
by jury aud convicted. Sectenced
to IS months in the penitentiary.-
Motion for appeal filed. Appeal
granted and made returnable to Su.
preme Court in ten days at New Or
leans in ten days.
Buckelew & Peasants vs.. j. ?
Haynes. Tried by jury. Verdic
in favor of plaintiffs.
Thirty three criminal cases wer,
disposed of at the present term OF
Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

cents per bale be, and is hereby
levied, on every bale of cotton pro-
duced on lands subject to district
taxation in the Bossier Levee Dis
trict, during the year 1898.
Messrs Bell & Randolph, to whom
was referred the account of W. n.
Doles, reported that they had exam
ined said account, and under the Act
which made it the duty of the Asses
sor to do said work without additional
compensation, they could not recon-
mend the payment thereof.
Mr.. Leuoir moved that ". n.
Doles be allowed $14 60 for books
furnished and $50 paid for extra
help in completing the roll for the
Board by the time of the first meet
ing
The motion was agreed to, and
W. n. Doles was allowed $64 go.
The Secretary was requested to
secure from the Tax Collector, by
the next regular meeting, an estimate
of taxes collected, and likely to be
collected, on the roll of 1892.
On motion of Mr.. Picket, seconded
by Mr.. Lenoir, Capt. F. NJ. Kerr was
allowed 1925 60 to cover expenses
of Assistant Engineer.
The following accounts were al.
| lowed:
The Caucasian. ..........S 70 st
Jas. Buckley & Co. ....... 155 OF
Cooper Bros. ......... 179 q
II. J. Lenoir. ............ SIS 81
T. W. ". Stinson. ..... So 81
| S. n Arnold. ............. 60 81
A. J. Moss Ill 81
DE. Nicholson. . 80 OF
T. G. Pickett. 113 q
". Fl. Hodges. ......... 113 q
W. H. Hodges, cash advanced 200 o.
A. R. Thompson. .......... 81 o.
Geo. Wilson, Engineer. 80. 1913 o.
On motion of Mr.. Pickett, tn
Board adjourned to the next regula
meeting, Thursday, March 2, 1898.
J. II. CABEEN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09
THE NEW YORK
w eekly Herald.
OnIy One Dollar Year,

During 1893, the WEEKLY HERALD will
~ be without question the best and cheapest
family journal published in America 1t will
be profpsely illustrated by the best artists in
the country. and will he a magazine of litera
ture. art and news absolutely uhrivaled in its
excellence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

1t is seldom that men catch cold
from exposure during game of
freeze-out, thoughitmay be very chilly
for them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09
FOg. Sale or Rent.

an account of change of domicile to shreYe-
W port, offer for sale or rent my dwelling
house and store house combined, situated y
the town of old Benton. Will rent all or parR
of buildings. Terms reasonable.
Mrs. II. BENJAMIN +
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

The Republican Senatorial caucus
decided to add Arizona to the Ter
ritories of Oklahoma, New Mexico
and Utah for admission to the Union
as States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

The aggregate authorized issue of
levee bonds by all the Districts in
the State combined is $3,400,00O
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

A woman will never admit she
made a mistake, but man will, and
he'll put the blame for it on some
other fellow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

Yesterdays southbound passenger
train was delayed until 2 o'clock this
morning on account of freight train
wreck at Hughes Spur.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09
THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL.
WORLDS FAIR,

Will be graphically described and artistically
pictured. -wbilethe great feature of the coming
YEAR s history, the
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

Some men who have grown old in
harness have never hauled in any
thing but salary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09
st. Valentines Day.

Next Tuesday-February 14th-
will be st. Valentines Day, accord
ing to tradition the first day of the
lovers new year, and observed in
olden times with peculiar and ap-
propriate customs, which antedate
historical record. AS the day comes
about the time when the lengthen-
ing days becomes apparent and the
first effects are seen of the longer
hours of sunshine, its customs, I'M
doubtedly originating among the
northern nations of Europe, are
probably but the remains of festi-
val in honor of the return Of spring,
and embody the same sentiment af-
forwards expressed in the oft quot
ed lines from Tennyson's 'Locksley
Hall.n
The old custom of youths and
maidens choosing on this day a
"valentine" or mate for the next
twelve months has fallen into desue-
tude, but the custom still largely
holds of making this day the occa-
sion of sending some pretty, though
Inexpensive, token of affection, as a
box of flowers or daintlly painted
card of celluloid or other material
with a line or two of poetry.
There is another kind of so called
comic valentine, consisting of a
sheet of common paper with high
ly colored caricature picture and
verse of doggerel, the sending of
which, though unfortunately com
mon, cannot be too strongly con.
demned. The caricatures and verses
have no point unless they touch upon
some personal popularity of the re
cipient, illusions to which it is at all
times in bad taste. 1t is a grea
pity that the pretty custom of send
ing flowers and cards should evel
have degenerated into the comic
valentine, which is often but a meal
effort to crafty petty spite, unde
cover of the license allowed by tn
season.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

France has the best roads of any
country in the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

VIII be given particular attention. So COM
plete will be the descriptions of everything
connected with the great Exposition, and so
true to the reality tie many illustrations, that
perusal of the WEEKLY HERALD next
summer will he almost as satisfactory as q,
visit to Chicago
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

Giants as we'll as pigmies succumb
to fate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-02-09

On motion of Mr.. Pickett, the
Board adjourned to the next regular
meeting, Thursday, March 2, 1898.
J. H. CABEEN, Secretary.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

Our readers have doubtless noticed
the numerous discussions by the scien-
lists and hygienists as to the relative
value Of the various baking powders A
careful sitting of the evidence leaves no
doubt as to the superiority OF the Roval
Baking Powder in purity, wholesome
ness and strength, from a scientific
standpoint. An opinion, however. that
Will have perhaps greater influence
with our practical housekeepers, is that
given by Marion Harland, the we'll
known and popular writer, upon mat
tcrs pertaining to the science of domes-
TIC economy, of housekeeping, and of
nome cooking. in Il letter published in
the Philadelphia Ladies' Home Journal,
this writer says:
Il regard the Royal Baking Powder
as the best manufactured and in the
market, 50 far as have any experience
IN the use of such compounds. since the
Introduction of it into nay kitchen. |
have used no other in making biscuits,
cakes, etc, and hare entirely discarded
Tor such purposes the homemade COM
blnation of one-third soda, tyyo-thir irds
cream OF tartar.
Every box has been in perfect condi-
tion when it came into my hands, and
the contents have given complete salts
factlon 1t IS an act of simple Justice.
and also D pleasure, TO recommend it
unquahtedly to American housewives.
MARION UARLATD"
Fair play., 1893-02-04
Why WILL YOU SUFFER

If you are nervous, i'll at ease,
sick, tormented with strange fancies
and worried over tritleS, it is a sign
that you are in the agonies of indi-
gestion. If this be the fact, get a
box of the Laxative Gum Drops at
once. These gum drops are mild
and gentle, they are not 4 violent
cathartic; but they will cure the
worst case of indigestion. They
are especially good for ladies, regu-
lating the Indigestion, correcting
any irregularities and giving the
complexion that clear tint, that only
accompanies perfect health. If
your druggist does not keep them,
send to the SYLVAN REMEDY
CO., Peoria, ILL.,, for a sample box
by mail free. Always mention
the name of this paper.
Fair play., 1893-02-04
A MOURNFUL ReBuHE.
The Napoleon Of Protection Is Failing
from Grace.

The Napoleon Of Protection Is Failing
from Grace.
Gov. Mckinley evidently finds Il hard
to appreciate the wisdom OF the song
which reitcratcs the virtues of IA timc
for disappearing But his recent re-
appearance in a speech beio:. the Ohio
Wool Growers association certainly
has not created anything like enthusi-
asm among republicans. His advice Il
the wool gro wcrs to continue the bat.
tie for the right" 20 levy tribute on
consumption, and his declaration that
he had mot lost courage" and did not
believe in giving UP the fight after one
engagement" have fallen fiat upon his
party.
The st. Louis GlobeDcmocrat. one
of the leading republican organs o: the
country. pronottnceS it military rhet-
oric." 1t thinks that the governor lis
n good man, but Il poor tariff reform
er" II does not Eliucc It's words in
notifying him that his party has had
enough of MckinlcyiSm, and knows
when il has had enough. For instance:
III he means that the theory and tendency OF
the celebrated law which bears his name Sho.li
hc insisted upon in future contests then his al
ttui. i not that pf majority of Tho EoIcrS ut
his party. It may he courageous 10 cling TO
measure which has hccn plainly AMI deci5iyclv
repudiatc,j by the country, but il * not good
politics. Tic Mckinley law was thoroughly "0g-
Sidcrcd during the last campaign, in the Light
OF lis practical operation, ani the verdict upon
IL was one of positive condemnation.
There is ample Justification for the belief that
Il majority OF the American people ar" in favor
OF n rational and prudent form of protection
tut they are not in favor Of the kind o, prot"c-
tiOn that MCkinlcyisIn represents They 10 not
want duties levied simply 10 increase The profits
OF manufacturers that are already fairly pros
porous or 10 encourage the growth Of trusts
that regulate the prices Cf given commodities
10 their own advantage and 10 the Lctri:nenl OF
the public They are inIrncal to III"
Mckinley law on account OF the additions that
il made to existing duties and the concessions
that II granted TO certain grasping interests. 1t
seems TO them that industries which have been
literally protected FOR twenty or thirty years,
and that are known TO be thicvirg in q lich
degree. should no LONGER be thus specially he
fricndcd: and their view of the matter is mani
frstly reasonable"
We commend this to the careful con-
Sidcration of the courageous governor
of the bourbons of his party who are
still insisting that ''it was not the Ne
kinley bill which elected Cleveland"
louisville Courier Journal
Fair play., 1893-02-04
POLITICAL PREFERMENT.
IiarriSon's Censurabie Appointment o
Hi, Private Secretary.

ms t'riEatc secretary.
The president has nominated his pri-
vate secretary, MIR. Elijah W. Halford.
to be major and paymaster III the
United States army. Mr.. llalfOrd'S 5
personal popularity and atfapility to-
ward all those who have had relations
with him will doubtless check much
of the ccnsure which the nomination
will provoke, but the fact will remain
that the appointment IS one of the
most censurahle of President Harri-
sons acts. Should Mr.. Ilalford accent
the appointment, the public will not
fail TO contrast, to his discredit, his
conduct with that OF Col. ID. :. La
mont, who declined to accept an in
crease of salary rs private secretary at
istrat!On.
The appointment of civilian to the
coveted post of major and paymaster
does great injustice to all the officers
OF lower rank i'll the army. By this
act of political favoritislu. officers who
served bravcly and honorably through
ont the civil war are deprived OF
the promotion which they have
looked to for years. The military
service of the United States does not
offer many attractions for ambitious
young men, and promotion in it is of
necessity very slow. Whenever the
appointing power. therefore, goes ont
of the line of promotion and into polit
lea! life to fill desirable army posi-
ton ii impairS the morale and eff
cheney of the service and affords just
ground for complaint. One of the
most creditable features of President
Clcvclands former administration was
his rigid adherence to the rules of pro-
motion in the army and his refusal,
often under conditions that were cx-
tremely trying, to select civilians for
dcs!ra bic army offices. That policy
was appreciated and approved hv the
army which felt its beneficial effects.
1t was indorsc6 by every right-thinli
ing civilian who desires that the army
be made rs efficient as possible and be
kept clear OF politics
President Harrison has made very
bad mistake il choosing 4 civilian for
army paymaster, even though the man
be personally So unobiectionahle rs Mr.
ilalford The appo ntmcut never should
have been made.-Al5any Argus.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

When Senator Lamar. who had just
married Young wife, was appointed
secretary Of the interior by Mr.. Clere-
land. his bride spent Il week house
hunting. and finally found what seemed
10 be n suitable residence for cabinet
officer. She drove to the senate, Of
which Mr.. Lamar was still a member,
to tell her husband the news OF her
discovery. His first question was:
What is the rent, dear
''Scventyfve hundred year"
The senator lapsed into deep thought
ard the young wife said. rather ncrv-
DGsly:
DO you think it eStrlvaglnt"'
1t is not that" returned Lamar,
slowly Il was wondering wha; |
should do with the other five hundred
dollars Of my -alary. hicago Inter
'j,ean
Fair play., 1893-02-04

in its platform condemned the fallacy
of protecting American labor under the
present system"
In Gov. Mckinley's own state the
democrats entered Il vigorous protest
against the prlicy of so-ealled protec-
ton and demanded tariff for reve-
nue. only. They elected one preside:i-
tiai clector and cut down the republic
an plurality 10 about 1000,
Gov. Mckinley's def is therefore
directed against the great majority Of
the voters of the union and onc-half
those of his own state.
The United States is the only wool
manufacturing nation in the ",'1rld Thai
is guilty of the ba:barism Of 4 tax on
wool, which is 4 tax on the comfort and
health of the people.
The election decided that this tax
must go, and il is going.-N. Y. WoIld.
Fair play., 1893-02-04
august
Flower

l used August Flower for Loss OF
vitality and general debility. After
taking two bottles gained 90 lbs.
l have sold more of your August
Flower since | have been in business
than any other medicine | ever kept.
Mr.. Peter Zir1ville says he was made
a new man by the use of August
Flower, recommended by ME. l
have hundreds tell me that August
Flower has done them more good
than any other medicine they ever
took. GEORGE W. DYE, Sardis,
Mason Co., Ky. e
Fair play., 1893-02-04
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure No other equals
it or approaches it in lcavening strength purity or
wholesoreness (See u. S. Govt RePorts.) No other
is made from cream of specially refined for it and
chemically pure. No other makes such light sweet
finely favored and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used or will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh SO long, or
that can be hot with punity even by dyspeptos
No other is SO economical.
The Baking Powders being offered in this
vicinity with the that they are "as good As
ROYAL have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health.
The official chemists OF the United States and Can
ada State analysts municipal boards of health, and
physicians indorse the great qualities OF the Royal
Baking Powder.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

We offer One Huu:red Dollars Reward
for any caSesf Cai.rf trsIt cannot oc cured
by Halls CarIarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY q Co.. Props, Toledo. q.
We the undersigned. nae known F J.
Cheney for the last l5 years, and be icve
him perfectly honorable IN AL business
transactions and financially able t. carry
out any Obligation made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRraX. Wholesale Druggists. To
ledo. .. WALDING. kINTtN Il NAEviE,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O,
Halls CHtarrh Care is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood nnt mucous,
surfaces of the system. Price ..5'. per b.:
tie Sold By ali Druggists. Testimonials
frsn
Fair play., 1893-02-04

II is now 4 Nos trum,
though at first ii was corn-
FOUNDED after z prescription
by a regular physician, with
no idea that ii would ever 20
on the market as a pr0pric-
tary medicine. But after
conpourt.ng that prescrip
ton over d thousand times in
one year, We named il "Piso's
Cure for Consumption" and
began advertising itin q small
way. 4 medicine Known all |
over the world IS the result
Why IS it not just as good
as tEou-h costing A',y cents !
70 = dc.lar fo- q prescription |
AID al equal SUN TO have IL
pGtup at 4 drug store:
Fair play., 1893-02-04
M'KlNLEY VS.. THE PEOPLE.
The Routed Protcctioaist Leader Issues a
Threat.

Threat.
The author Of the Mckinley bill has
what his followers call the courage"
10 stand M before the Ohio wool
growers ana say:
~ were in your place would not give up
the a-at ~ all. would make il very uncoTr-
fF:iahle for the gentlemen who want 70 place
wee! oa the free LIST 10 not believe II free
raw material
The election in the country showed
that majority of more than l,4o8 600
OF the American people voted in favor
OF free raw material. Unon this ques-
tion the national or popu!ist party is
against the republican party, having
Fair play., 1893-02-04

rheumatism is shorn OF its terrors. When
II is young, anuihIate it with foStcttcr' :
Stomach Btters ana prevent lifelong tor
ture. Ii it is chrome. it is always liable to
attack the hca I WI: Il fatal result. The
poisOns taken To cure ii simply alleviate ITS
paags, and are themselves dangerous IN 4
Slight overdose Indigestion, liver or KID
ney trouble. custiycness, malaria and loss If
appetite and flesh a-e renlcuiei by the Bit
terS.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

To make il apparent to thousands, who
think themselves Ill. that they are not af
fected with any disease. but taat the system
simply needs cleansing. is To bring comfort
home to their hearts. as Il costiv,- condition Is
easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manu-
facturcd by the California Fig Syrup Co.
THE SrREsT WAY To BwTSG DNE.-A man
addressed IL passionate 10y" letter 10 lady,
adding, postscript: Please to send Il speedy
answer; somebody else i'll my eye. lid
Bits.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

Louisville & ST. Louis Air Line, In con-
nection with the Queen s. Crescent. has
formed q new through line from st. Louis tn
Florida, via Louisville. on train leaving 81.
Louis Mt $50 p. IN. Sleeper to jacksonville.
Florida, connecting for st. Augustine and
Tampa. Elegau: accommodations. Secure
sleepug-cHr herths through by applyingto
ticket office, lO3 North broadway, st. Louis,
Mo-, or Union Depot.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

JoSEs-"Tm gong TO bring my wife
round to cal on You tonight smith
That's right: but do me Il favor. old man.
Don't let her wear her new sealsk!n cloak;
| don't want my wife 10 see II just now
Jones (grimiy)-"W by, that 5 wha. We are
.,Olniug for"
Fair play., 1893-02-04

"MIGHr ask VINO lives Ec-c:' asked po-
lite gentleman of "a stranger he met in front
of IA handsome mansion. Certainly. Sir,
as politely replied the other. ''W ho Is II,
sir" I'm sure don't know" replied tue
Fair play., 1893-02-04

WORK for workers! Are you ready to
work, and do you want to make money?
Then write to Is. +. Johnson q Co, OF Rich
mond, Va, and see If they cannot help you.
IMpoSSIBIE-Dora .'JirnpSOn vowed with
c..hs that he'd marry jessie Cora
Then, if he used oaths. he cant make his
words good. ."-EaukUn B!aic.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

made medicine for Coughs,
Bronchitis, and other dis
eases Of the Throat and
Lungs. Like other so called
Patent Medicines, it is well
advertised, and having merit
it has attained a wide sale
under the name of PisO's
Cure for Consumption.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

IT doesn't follow that Il man approves OF
q cyclone, even if he is completely carried
away with IL.
Fair play., 1893-02-04

"THERE," said the grocer, as he gave
The hoy half Il dozen onions for a nickel,
"l' III doing myself 4 rank injustice. I'm
giving you six scents for Washing
ton Star.