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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16
Cowardice and Courage.

W. " - SAASO SSAASA eoAOt
Texas Farm and Ranch.
There are hardly two words in the
language SO generally misunderstood
as the above. The neighborhood
bully, who "will fight his weight in
wildcats" and the fool-hardy desper-
ado who hazards his carcass in q
drunken brawl, are called men Of
courage, when in reality they are
arrant towards, and display the
"white feather" whenever manly
duty demands manly deed. If this
is courage, then man is surpassed
therein by the mangiest cur that
whines and scratches at the kitchen
door, and ranks beneath the beasts
of the field, both great and small. In
war the bully and the desperate may
be the tyrants of the peaceful camp,
but they are poltroons in the pres.
ence of the enemy. True courage is
that faculty of self-control that ena-
bles one to meet the trials, troubles,
temptations, difficulties and dangers
Of life, with calm comprehension of
their magnitude, and a determination
to overcome them with duty well per-
formed. The woman who goes quietly
into the presence of dangerous infec-
ton to nurse the sick, is drawer than
Napoleon when he fed the field of
Waterloo. The man who dares to
tell the truth when a lie would bring
him fame, or money or immunity, has
more courage than the blusterer who
dies with his boots on. The man
who fearlessly does right when wrong
is prospecting, is hero compared with
the general who orders a charge from
a place Of safety. towards are to be
found everywhere, from the slums to
the palace; they are high in Office, in
trade, in the professions. The trusted
officer who "does wrong that good
may come of it " to himself, is cow
ard, because he is afraid to do right,
come what may. The lawyer who
refuses just counsel to his client, for
fear Of offense and loss of fee, is a
contemplate coward. The physician
who prescribes medicine to patient
when he knows he would be better
without it is coward as well as
knave. The editor who caters to
falacy, knowing it to be such,
is as great coward as any. "There
were brave men before Agamemnon;
and since full valorous and sage" But
the bravest of the brave is he who
never ainches in the presence of duty
or the ID but does right because it
is right to do so.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

There are in Berlin no less than
ifty-eight people awaiting trial for
'4ese majestic" Their crime consists
in having dared to criticise unfavora-
bly, 3 lot Of hog-wash by poiteness
known as the Kaiser's "Hymn to
Eoir."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Do not fear to be enthusiastic lest
some one call you a acrank." Moth
ing great or good has ever been &C.
complished without enthusiasm. It
is the one thing needful to every one
who intends to benefit the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

North Carolina reports the wettest
April in twenty-five years, the total
for the month having been 1896
inches.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

The export of American paper ID
growing, and over %, COG, 600 worth
was sent abroad last year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Ladies can get bargains at the
millinery store Of Miss Mary
A. Files, Texas street, Shreveport
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Forty cents, cash, for an ounce Of
Quinne, at Leon NJ. Carriers Drug
Store, Shreveport, this week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

This is the age of organization and
nearly Ill effort is taking the direc-
ton Of combination. There never
before was 80 striking an illustration
Of the time-honored maxim, I'm union
there ID strength"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

In 1890 Virginia was the most
populous State in the Union and il
held this position for thirty years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

St Louis Globe Democrat: The
virious State Legislatures that are
now in session have all outlived their
usefulness and should hasten to dis
perse.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Economy is the road to Wealth
Buy your Drugs, &C., from Leon n.
Garter, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16
Inestimable Value Of Birds.

Inestimable Value Of Birds.
Stanton (va.) SPECTATOR
We have endeavored for many
years to impress on the public mind
the Importance of birds to the raising
of grain, vegetable, and fruit crops.
If there were no birds, the insects
would prevent the raising of either
grain vegetable or fruit crops, and a
famine would be the result, and it
would be not temporary merely, but
permanent, and, as we have before
maintained, man could not exist in q
state of civilization, but would be re-
handed to barbarian, his only means
of subsistence being fish and wild
game. We have maintained that the
most beneficial law the Legislatures
of the several States could enact
would be law inhibiting the killing
Of any insectivorous bird whatever.
We are pleased to see that the press
is beginning to appreciate the vast
Importance Of protecting the birds
On this subject the Brooklyn Eagle
we'll says that, "before many years
have passed the Legislatures of our
States and nation will be forced to
some action on the needless destruc-
ton of birds. The robins and blue
birds and wrens and the hundreds of
glad little singers of the woods and
fields have been driven away not
merely from the cities, which they
used to inhabit, but from the villages
on the outskirts, and in some cases
from even the isolated hamleta The
increase in insect pests within two or
three years betokens a grave danger,
and the cheapest and sursst way to
meet it is to stop killing the birds
and let them return and dine upon
the moths and caterpillars and the
rest Of the evil tribe that strip our
trees and gardens. Il will take many
years at best to restore them in such
numbers as they could be reckoned
BY q dozen or twenty years ago, but
people by ceasing to be sportsmen,
or at least by ceasing to kill the birds
that are Of no use as food, can bring
good times back. Without birds our
gardens and yards and nearby farms
and woods must remain the prey of
the worm, the slug, the bug, the fly
and other creeping and crawling
things No birds, no cabbages, no
shade trees, no potatoes no flowers.
It will be expensive in the future if
all our garden truck has to be raised
under glass"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

The Shreveport Gray cigar, five
cents straight. Sold by Stovall &
Smith, Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Census takers in Japan count the
houses. and figure five persons to the
house.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Connecticut has passed . law for
bidding the posting Of bills Of any
sort on houses, trees and rocks with
out the owners consent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

The longest river in the world i
the Mississippi.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

In reading long-winded Populists
editorials one is reminded of the boys
definition of chaos-"a great pile OF
nothing and nowhere to put it'll"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16
Or. comegys' Office Hours.

During the fall and winter my
Office hours will be from 8 a. %. to
B p. N. DIR. Z. NJ. CoMEGYS,
Office over Zodiag's, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Illinois Agricultural Department
report wheat crop prospects at IS
per cent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16

Chill and Bolivia have signed .
treaty Of peace and friendship, Chill
ceding some territory.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-05-16
Facts About Capital Punish
ment.

From the Atlanta constitutional
The kind-hearted people who advo.
cate abolishing the death penalty
should keep their eyes on Michigan.
In that State capital punishment
was abolished a generation ago and
the result has been an increase in the
number Of murders. In the ten years
ending with 1890 homicides increas-
ed in Michigan more rapidly than in
any other State. In 1891 and 1892
the total reached 1862, large number
for State with 1000. 900 population.
OF the 1872 criminals thirty.nine were
never tried at all, and only 8 per cent
of those who were tried received life
sentences.
Canada, with 5000, 900 population
and the death penalty strictly enforc-
ed, makes far better showing. In
that country during the past ten years
there were only 223 murders, against
484 in Michigan.
Naturally, there is something re-
voting in the idea Of hanging a man,
but what can society do to protect
itself when murderer goes to work !?
tits not safe to rely upon life impris-
onment, for the prisoner may escape
or be pardoned, and again resume his
career of crime. A life for a life
seems to be the only safe rule in
murder cases. Hanging will terrorize
some criminals and it certainly pre-
vents murderers from adding to their
list of victims.
There should be no misguided SEN
timent in favor of the monsters who
deliberately commit murder and arson
and felonious assaults upon women.
They are better out OF the world than
in it, and society is never safe while
they i've. The experience of Michigan
is a very good argument in favor of
retaining the gallows, and it is to be
hoped that no other State will make
the mistake of abolishing it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
MORAN cor VERY GAY.
He Tried to whip Cook, but the Latter
Whipped Him.

There was a little excitement al the
Crawford Grand hotel yesterday about
noon. 4 man named Moran came 10
the city several weeks ago and has
been working at various places since
he has been here. He managed TO save
several dollars. SO the story goes, and
Yesterday he started out Tor a good
time Getting on the outside Of con-
siderable fire water be was soon in a
state Of intoxic2tion. After CaFous-
ing around for a short time he con-
Guided that he would 90 down 10 the
Crawford Grand and Sc i there
wasn't g little amusement 10 be found
He sat around and jDked for awhile
and then he concluded that he was too
good for the place and decided 40 whip
the cook. Reynolds IN this he was
disappointed. Reynolds literally wiped
the earth with him. Officer Sutton
came along about the time ths trouble
was over and took both men 20 the Do
lice station. 4 bond Of $50 Tor the aD-
psarance Of each was demanded Rey-
holds secured the necessary bond but
Moran was unable IL do this ana was
left in the city prison awaiting trial
orDinC at % O'Clock Noran's
head is bruised I'D considerably and
Or. Hoffman was called IL. RE sevei
up 2 cash and said n would be- all
right in 4 dap or two. Moran states
that Reynolds hit him or the head Win
Z club and bet with his fist as Reynolds
claims.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09

that the defendant, the Loan and Trust
Saving Bank is corporation duly or
ganiZed and existing under the laws
of the state of New Hampshire.
Second. That on the l+th day Of
March, 1883, the said defendant, the
West Side Christian Church. for the
purpose OF erecting ana maintaining
a house of worship in accordance with
the provision of its charter ON the West
Side al the City of Wichita, Kansas,
and in accordance with the purpos@
for which it was organized obtained a
deed to lots Il. l9,2land : on UniVersi-
~ avenue in University Place addition
Ia the City of Wichita, Kansas, a copy
of which is hereto attached, marked eX-
hibit ''C'' and made part of this pc
titiou. aud that the following of the
plaintiffs contributed gifts to the said
defendant. TIE West Side Christian
Church in the following amounts 20
wit:
W. {. Glenn. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
X. l.. Lawrence ......-...-.---- 3vnVo
l. simpson observation-disclosures .'V"v"
Il. NJ. Kirhbride ..-.........-.--. 5oaUo
James Carr " 80 40
And that at the time such gifts were
made the said defendant, the West
Side Christian Church expressly agreed
with the said donors that The s2id
sums were to be used toward the cree
corporation upon the said lots in ac-
cor6anrc with the provisions OF IFS
charter. that in pursuance OF the SAID
agreement the said donations together
with donations from one or possibly
two other persons were used in the
erection of a foundation for church
building upon the said property; that
the plans and specifications for said
building were properly drawn and at
the time. the donations were given II
was understood and agreed by the said
defendant, the West Side Christian
Church, to and with the said donors
that the said church building to be erect
cd upon the said property would be com
pleted thereon Just as soon as the funds
could be obtained from donations and
otherwise. for the said purpose and that
the said donors would not have made
the said donations to the said church
except with the understanding and
promise that q church building would
be erected upon the said spot and on
the West Side of Wichita. Kansas,
within a reasonable time, all circum-
stances considered. That the defendant
the West Side Christian Church was
about the time of the filing of the said
charter duly and legally organized and
the para0hernalia of church, consist
ing of communion set and other person
n property was gotten together ana 4
minister was regularly employed ana
services Were held for a period OF sew
eTal years but that on account OF the
building to be erected upon the said lots
being unfinished the services were held
at another place on the West Side. pen
ding the completion of the said church
building that during the year 1890 on
account OF financial embarrassment
the Garfield University was closed and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
AT @GhRUe11d01bo7,,b

Her Imperial Majesty Queen of Fashion, has de
creed that Jet Trimmings shall reign with every spring
and summer dress.
buyer The last arrival is complete assortment OF jet
Trimmings, all the late ideas including Real Cut Jet
Buckles. etc These will make an impression from the
start Come and see them
Somehow other Saturdays seem to be our favor
lite day for Hosiery sales Today offer reserved lot
the genuine Cleopatra Hernlslorf Dye Ladies Hose
at zoe Previous to the advent OF this hose 30c
purchased better pair in Wichita.
We offer assortment of Vellings today at prices
that you cannot get away from. Ii you interested
take peep 1T the Yelling Department today.
Another invitation for you to visit Spring Cape
corner We won't say much-the prices there will do
the talking
AZ: z653hRUe7zdotbon,D
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
OTTO * AZ HOME.
says the Closing Scenes Of the Legislature
were Hot stuff.

Hon. Otto Eckstein returned from To-
peka last night and is now al home to
his friends at his law office. Durin 2
the last three or four days he has been
under the weather hut was well enough
night before last to occupy the speak
er's chair to preside over the house
on the appropriation for the Soldiers
home at Dodge City. Brown o. Pratt
enc of the ablest Populist members of
the house. made some cheap remarks
about the old soldiers whereupon Mr..
Eckstein vacated the chair, took the
floor and skinned Mr.. Brown to a fin
ish He says that the closing scenes
of the legislature were quite interesting
and that in the house this morning
there were only three members left
one of whom he was. Mir. Rohrbaugh
Will be home this morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
ALL IN THE FAMILY
ALLEGED QUEER TRANsA gTIONS
AMONG CHURCH FOLKS.

christians Charged With Having Planned
to Get Around Paying Mortgage
They arc Also Accused of Obtaining a
Deed 10 Property by Devious Measures
still More They are said to Have
Planned to Build Upa New Church, Or
ganization the Ruins of Old One
Prominent People Concerned.
A document was filed in the district
clerks office late Thurcday evening
which is causing a great deal of com
ment in church circles and which doubt
less gives rise to some feeling among
the members of the Christian church.
The document was drawn by Mr.
Holmes of the firm of Haymaker &
Holmes and there is associated in the
case with him Dean Gordon and viii
Ayers. The document is the petition
in suit filed for the cancellation of a
deed 10 church ground and for the pur-
pose of enjoininS the defendants from
disposing of certain property 1t IS
quite spicy as several charges are alleg-
Cd which are not in harmony with the
teachings of the Christian church. II
is as follows:
In the District court of Sedgwick
county, Kansas.
Anna NJ. Kirkbride, Lucinda Harvey.
BETTE .. Lucy. ID. NJ. Kirkbride, Piu-
ma T.. kirkbride. w. A. Ayers. Rob
ert l.. Harvey, r. r. Lawrence, L.
simpson, w. c. Glenn and James
Carr, Defendants.
vs.
The Central Church of Christ of Wich-
lta.Kansas, The Christian church of
Wichita. The West Side Christian
church of Wichita, Kansas, L. n. Sni-
ger. u. II. Randall w. E. Richards.
j. OLeary, /. w. Gill, as trustee of
the Central Church of Christ, and ].
NJ. AtWater, John W. Metcalf, J. $.
Griffin, il. J. Pinkerton, and G.. II.
Laughlin as trustees of the West
Side Christian Church of Wichita
Kansas. The Loan and Trust Saving
Bank and ". y. Hendryx, chairman
Of the official board of the Christian
Church Of Wichita, Kansas, Defend
ants.
PETITION.
The plaintiffs allege:
First That on the 18th day of De-
cember 1887, the defendant, the West
Side Christian Church of Wichita Kan
sas, was duly organized under the laws
OF the state of Kansas, as a corporation
dtlU has ever SiIiEe DttH SuCH anu tfitt
at the time of such Incorporation and
ever since the said defendants r. j.
Pinkerton, J. NJ. Atwater. G. II. Laugh
lin. j. s. Griffin, and John w. Metcalf
have been and are now the duly quail
fed and acting trustees Of the said
corporation, copy of the charter of
which is hereto attached, marked eX-
hibit "a and made a part OF this pc
tition: that for five years last past the
defendant, the Christian Church Of
Wichita. Kansas, has ben and is now
a duly organized and existing corpora
tion. and that on the Sd day of August
1893 the defendants. |. \. Singer, ID. II.
Randall. W. l.. Richards. J. O'Leary.
and l. w. Gill filed with the secretary
of the state of Kansas a charter. a
cony OF which is hereto aottached,
marked exhibit 81 and made part
of this petition, and that they thereby
intended to organize a corporation I'M
der the name and style Of the Central
Church of Christ of Wichita, Kansas;
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09

aforesaid misleading representations.
Whereof, the plaintiffs ask that the
said pretended deed from the said trus-
tees of the West Side Christian church
be cancelled and the cloud thereof up
on the title of the West Side Christian
church in and to the said property be
removed and the title be declared to
be perfect in the said church and that a
temporary injunction be granted en-
joining the said defendants and each
of them. except West Side Christian
church. from disturbing and molesting
the said improvements upon the said
property and that upon the final hear
ing a perpetual injunction be granted
forever prohibiting each and all of
the defendants effixcept said West
Side Christian church from disturbing
or removing the said improvements
and that the title of the said defend
ants. the West Side Christian church,
be made perfect in and to the said
property as against the claims of each
and all of its co-defendants, and for
such other and further relief as the
court may seem equitable and just and
also for the costs of this case.
Olive SchreineT. the gifted woman.
who has her abiding place remote from
civilization. still insists that Dr. Prices
Baking Powder must not he an IN
known factor in her domestic economy.
a large shipment was recently sent TO
South Africa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
@. J. FLETCHER,
SPOT CASH GROCER
Phone II. Cor. Main and Second
Cor. Main and Second
Phone II.

These prices are for the best goods and
we warrant everything to give satisfaction
or your money refunded. If you are not
buying At these prices bring your orders
to US, and We will save you money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-09
QUITE 4 SWELL AFFAIR.
Travelling Mems Ball was Well Attended
Last Night.

The commercial travellers of Wichita
and their friends gave their annual ball
last night at the Auditorium. 1t was a
very swell affair and was well attended
by the society people of Wichita as well
as some visitors from abroad. The NIL
sic was furnished by Shaw's orchestra
and of course was up to date. All re-
port delightful time. A more extend
ed notice of the event will be found in
Sunday mornings issue.
The sun., 1895-02-06

though in his esse hs simply rode = bieyeie 70
the n spS.RPs %S.s e .
solely by the weight OF the man II supports. In
ward ofits centre, and the incline Is 50 steep
that his foothold on the curved and slanting
usIsGs Ugis i & most UNCERTAIN Tbs return is seem
all expended as a brake. The constant danger
oia fall with appearances fayotlng dam
his audiences. and his marrow and winding way
is watched closely; One feminine observer has
falls. which is only another proof that the road
TO fame Is arduous and uncertain.
s. ssSfs ,hs Sl "a
ger OF pnstors. The SheriIis reform deputies
sh he rs nGS to b: at tS
matter that will cause considerable surprise to
Saqdevllle folk, especially when they learn that
regular Monday matinee. Witn another
variety mnneger, Louis Robie. in Charge OF
Miners Eighth Avenue and Bowery theatres,
the report Is more serious, for he is IN with the
grip, and there lie small hope Of his recovery.
Few men of letters combine the business
knack with the ability to write successfully as
does Sardou. Interviews with him are usually
short and to the point. Kathryn Kidder. who
has had recent dealings with him, said to Sun
reporter: II almost feel that my impressions OF
this great man are hardly worth voicing. as
there are many others who have the advan-
taRe of knowing him better. or have had more
opportunities OF observing him. However.
the recollections OF my fret visit to his
study are very keen, and I have had
the pleasure OF becoming better acquainted
with him through his friends. It was
beautiful room, filled with rare and wonderful
things from which he evolves the ideas and con-
structs the characters that go out to represent
him in all civilized countries. Flooded with
sunshine 1t was the morning was presented to
the great dramatist; veritably hanging above
the branches Of the trees and removed by Its
below. Ny first thought on seeing sardou was.
How small body for SO big man! His
graciousness and charm OF manner. together
seemed to wipe out everything, but an intense
interest in following what he was saying. My
visit was entirely, of business nature, and al
though very little was said in regard to my
prospective association with his last and most
charming cha mi, comedy he remarked in half kindly
SSt and hn talent to PLAY the role q Mam
iap HeWsssrS SoHt any ;HF one on else d0aBts aBs
her eome and see me IN tSs rss aes OF
Sans Gene Sardou had quiet but thorough
Sv his bis was mot
admirers: Even Alexander Dumas, whom |
met at Sardou's country place. Marly-le-R
The confidence Of Sardou in his comedy have
always shared through all seeming vicissi-
sardou teleGraphed laudation to Fanny Da-
yenPo1 a. VS. tPs
results of your labor on my 'Gismonda.' felt
certain when placed her In your fair hands
the artistic is doubly welcome, and understand
from all sides how marvellous is the mise en-
in all details the production. My sincere sp-
plause and heartfelt thanks"