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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
Bird Reasoning.

A little known and striking instance
of foresight and industry exhibited by
bird is that of the California wood
pecker. Like others of its kind, this
bird is an insect-eater. Yet in view Of
the approach of winter it prepares a
store of food of wholly different
character, and arranges this with as
much care as an epicure might devote
to the storage of his wine in cellar.
In the summer the woodpecker lives
on ants. For the winter, it stores up
acorns. To hold each acorn it hol-
lows small hole in tree, into which
the acorn is exactly fitted, and is ready
to be split by the strong beak of the
climbing woodpecker, though too
tightly held to be stolen either by
squirrels or other birds.
A relation of this woodpecker in
habits the driest parts of Mexico,
where during the droughts it must die
of starvation unless it made store.
To prevent this it selects the hollow
stem of a species of aloe, the bore Of
which is Just large enough to hold
nut The woodpecker drills holes at
intervals in the stem, and fills it from
bottom to top with the nuts, the sep
arate holes being apparently made for
of access to the column of
nuts within.
The intelligence which not only con-
structs d special storehouse, but
teaches the woodpecker to lay by only
the nuts which will keep, and not the
insects which would decay, is perhaps
the highest form Of bird reasoning
which has yet been observed. The
, pectator
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
Peculiarities of Animals.

The reason of the shortness of tho
elephants neck is that the head of tho
animal is so heavy that were il placed
at the end of n neck of length pro-
portionate to the Dimensions of that
organ in other animals, an almost in
calculahle amount of muscular forco
would be necessary TO elevate and sns-
tain it. The almost total absence of n
neck obviates the difficulty aud the
trunk serves Ms substitute. The uses
and advantages of long neck, pecu-
liarly oxempliicd in the giraffe, which
contains only the same number of vor-
tcbral articulations as in the elephant,
are in the latter supplied by the trunk
or proboscis, by which he liz enabled
to carry food to his mouth and to
drink by suction. This curious organ
contains vast number of muscles
variously interlaced, is extremely iiex.
ihle, endowed with the most exquisite
Sonsibility and the utmost diversity of
motion, and compensates amply for
the absence of long neck. st. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
There is so much variety in tho
hands of monkeys that comparison
Of them with those of man cannot
very easily be made, but this compari-
son may be made with tho higher apes,
such NJ tho gorilla and chimpanzoo,
which approach nearest i'll their struc-
ture to ourselves. In the gorilla tho
thumb is short and does not reach
much beyond the bottom of the frat
Joint of the forehnger. 1t is very re-
stricted in it's movements, and the
animal can neither twiddlo its thumbs
nor turn them around till the tips de.
scribe circle. The web between the
fingers reaches to the beginning of tho
second joint, the fingers taper to the
tips, and there il n callosity, or pad,
on the knucklos ON which the animal
rests when walking on all tours.
In man the thumb reaches to
the top of the first Joint of the
forefnger. MN can "twiddle" his
thumb, 80 that the tip will describe II
circle; and he can touch the tips of
all his fingers with it the web between
the fingers does not extend beyond
the base of the first joint, and there
are no pads on the knucklos. The
bones in the hand of man and in that
of the gorilla are the same in number
and in general form, But the thumbs
of the monkey have no separate fexor
or bending muscle, AZ those of men
have. This is why n monkey always
bends his thumb with his fingers and
never puts his thumb round mn object
which he grasps, but always keeps it
on the same side as his fingers.
The whiskers of cats and Of the cat
tribe are exceedingly sensitive, en-
abling them, when Selling their prey
in the dark, to feel its position more
acutely. These hairs are supplied
through their roops with branches Of
the same nerves that give sensibility
to the lips and that in insects supply
their "feelers. st Louis Post-D Dis
match
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
Seyeniy.two Races of Mankind.

NJ. de Qnutrefages, the noted French
ethnologist, has read paper before
the Paris Academy Of Sciences on his
favoriie study. In ii he gives an in
teresting summary OF his general con-
illusions with regard to tho origin and
distribution OF the human species.
Omitting minor differences, he esti-
mates that there are no fewer than
seyenty-two distinct races of men now
inhabiting the earth. All of these, no
says, descend or branch or from three
fundamental types-the white, tho
yellow and the black which had their
origin in North Central Asia, which is,
without doubt, the primitive Eden or
"cradlo Of tho human race. M. do
Quatrefages states that representatives
OF these three primitive types may yet
be found scattered over his Asian Eden
tho whites to the west OF the central
point Of organization, the yellow to
the east and tho blacks to tho south.
The yellow race spread to the north
east and crossed TO America, where
they "mixed with local quaternary
race" producing what we know as the
American Indian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30

convenient superstition that tie Nj
tion at large should bear ono-aalf and
that the States and Territories, togeth-
es with the counties ndtowns, should
bear the balance, the General Govern
ment would he compelled to apprn-
PIRATE annually 500. 900, 900 This
would not represent n very conSidera.
BILE additional burden. for now three,
'ourths Of that amount is expended by
the Postal Department. ON highways
OF the remaining S2a. 900, 600 a large
share, say SIC, 000, 900, could be wiped
out by employing regular army forces
On the roads in those sections where
their presence is required. AS rule,
It may be said, no less than %, GOA
men, who now find army life irksome
because of its idle monotony, could I've
employed to good account ON the high
WAYS.
The majority OF the State Govern.
ments. MS we'll as the counties and
townships, 1t is believed, could also
provide for the expense which they
would be expected to bear that the tax
burden would not be greatly Increased
during tho period of construction.
Moreover, the expense could be made
even less onerous by the employment
OF the thousands of criminals in each
commonwealth, and at tho Same time
remove from free labor an objection.
able class of competitors, New York
World
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
WORDS OF WISDOM.

He that breaches the gospel OF good
hard sense has an important mission
to fill.
There is no possible process of legis-
lative enactment by which q lazy man
may be made energetic.
Some men are more careless about
the company their children keep than
they are of the breed of their dogs.
Love adds no dollars to the TILL"
Srunts the misery husband. Fewer
dollars and moro love would add inn
mensely to the value Of his life.
To be happy at home is the ultimate
result Of all ambition; tho end TO
which every enterprise and labor
tends, and of which every desire
prompts the prosecution,
If man should register all his
opinions upon love, politics, religion,
literature, etc, hcginutug from his
youth, and SO so on to old age, what n
bundle Of Inconsistencies and contra
dictions would appear at last,
The Importance Of this powerful
agent public opiniou--for tho pre-
vontion of injurious acts, is to obvious
to need so be illustrated. II sufi.
ciontly at command it would almost
supercedo the use OF other means.
Look at Nature with science as u
lens. The rock swarms, tho clod
dances; tho mineral ia but the vege.
table stepping down, and the animal
an ascending plant; the man, n beast
extended; and the angel devoted
human soul.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
An Artificial Foot for a Peacock.

We have heard of cat with false
teeth, horse with spectacles, COW
with wooden leg and now here is a
gentleman writing to the Field to ask
where he can obtain an artificial foot
for his peacock, This speaks well for
humane people who love to be called
foolish in good cause. 1t will be
real kind of the Field to publish the
results of the naive inquiry and how
the peacock liked his foot when he got
it.-Boston Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
The Latest in Advertisements.

Wanted, with view to matrimony,
a young lady to match a bonnet trim
med with green, which / won the other
day in rattle for charitable purposes.
Must have means of her own. Please
address under the heading: Lebens-
gluck (life's happiness) to the Office Of
this paper. Lady cyclist preferred. i"
-Pfullendorfer Anzeiger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30

The largest scholarship given by
any American college is tho Stinnecks
scholarship at Princeton. 1t is award
cd for excellence in Greek and Latin,
and amounts to $1,000 annually.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30

The breath Of suspicion il generally
scented with cloves. Puck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
AN ARSENIC NINE.
WHERE POISON Is OBTAINED
BY THE TON.
Description of the Famous English
Arsenic Works-How They Are
Operated The Work Not
Necessarily Unhealthy.

THE celebrated arsenic works
on the lamar, in England,
are the remains of once
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07
Burned to Death.

At Coroner's inquest held near
Midway, in this parish, on the end
instant, it appears from the state
ment of Sarah Reed, a colored wo-
man, that she burned two of her
children to death. On being ques-
toned as TO what caused her to COM
NIT such crime, she said she was
forced to do it by some "onteliable
spirit inside of her. Knew she
oughtn to a done it, but couldn't
keep from doing it-this powerful
Influence inside of her jes made her
do it,"
After a careful examination of the
case the jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the above, adjudg-
ing Sarah Reed as crazy, and dan
gerous character, and that she be
confined in the parish Jail until she
could be sent to the Asylum.
Since being placed in Jail at this
place Sarah Reed has been examin-
ed by Drs. Abney and Neeson, and
adjudged a lunatic.
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Homestead Entry No. 5000
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, I

Land Office at Natchtoches, La,
October II, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inteu
ton to make communication proof in support OF
his claim and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of District Court at Benton
La. Oh November -. 1895, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 590S-ThOnas d. Carpenter-tor
the east half of southwest quarter and south
west quarter of southeast quarter Of section
IA, township 10 North. range II Vest
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land. viz: A. J. Harris, T. I. Harris, J.
W. Savage, w. d, Wadley, of Allentown P.
O.. La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason. under the law and the
regulations Of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross examine the witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in re-
buttal Of that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
October IL, 1895. nov 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Mr.. J. A. Sewall is a candidate
for reelection for Police Juror from
ward 2, as will be seen from bis an
nouncement. Mr.. Sewall is one of
the most substantial citizens of the
parish, successful farmer and an
excellent citizen. He has been a
member of the Police Jury from this
ward for nearly eight years, and
has faithfully discharged his duty.
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Something New.

An elegant Sewing Machine to be
given away next Saturday night.
Call at store for particulars.
This week-Continuation of the
great Carpet and Rug sale.
100 Dozen colored border Silk
Handkerchiefs at 25c.; worth SOC.
20 Pieces Tricot, all colors, at 15c.;
worth 25c.
An elegant line of Silks, suitable
for waists, at SOC; worth 75c.
Buttermilk Soap, loo. box of 3
cakes.
Talcum Powder, sc a box.
Infants Silk Caps at 25c.; worth
SOC.
4 new line of Capes and Waists
just opened.
Feather Stitch Braid, sc. piece.
JULIUS LEVI,
At Dreyfuas Bros. Old Stand,
Shreveport, La.
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On Market street, near Texas St.,
Shreveport, is always supplied with
the best to be had with MONEY!
Every delicacy in season; oysters in
every style; neat dining parlor for
ladies. No saloon connection. Reg
ular meals, 20 cents. Lunch counter
and restaurant open day and night.
Prompt aud polite attention.
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,rhas been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place Of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY.
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Capt. B. Il. Nash is a candidate
for Tax Assessor Of this parish, as
sill be seen by his card elsewhere.
Capt. Nash is an ex-Confederate SOL
dier with a good record, a worthy
citizen, and is we'll qualified for the
position he seeks.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Boreiug Il Magale will make gift
of s. 90 10 their customers each
Saturday after Oct. LIST. For every
fifty cent purchase you get time
check. This check may draw the
s. 90 in cash. Call and see how
they run it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Boreing and Magale carry a COM
plete line of shoes, which they are
selling at Shreveport prices. These
shoes were bought last May before
the recent advance, and can be sold
for % per cent. less than those
bought recently.
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Q. A. Al STON.
Cotton Factor and
WarehouSeman.

Office Corner of Spring and Crockett Streets,
Shreveport, La.
r beg to call Your attention to the fact that
L am still in the Cotton Factcrage and Ware
house business. Having spent the last thirty
years of my life III this line claim to have
thorough knowledge Of the business Ill all its
branches. Am located at the comlnodlons
warehouse corner of Spring and Crockett
streets, where | will always be found selling,
chasing and weighing my own cotton by
doing my swn work | am enabled to handle
your cotton for less money than any one else.
/ have 10 groceries, dry goods or anything
other than cotton to sell. Should any OF my
customers nee,, such things viii always take
pleasure in having their orders filled at lowest
prices charging them no commission whatever.
All | ask of them is to ship me their cotton,
which propose to store and sell for % cents
per bale, less such charges as freight, drayage
and insurance. | am member of the Board
of Trade having at AL times before me the
latest telegraph dispatches. keeping thorough
" posted on prices. | always get the top OF
the market and give my customers the iull
benefit of it.
Thanking you for your past patronage and
soliciting continuance o! same, l remain,
Yours very truly,
&. A. ALSTON.
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Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting Of the white
Democrats of ward . is hereby called
to meet at the Court House, at Ben
ton, La, on Monday, Nov. II, 1895,
at II NJ, for the purpose of selecting
the names of five voters to be voted
for as Delegates to tho State Con-
vention on December 18th, in pur-
suance of the action of the Parish
Executive Committee.
w. j. FISH,
j. NJ. ARNOLD,
Members Elk. Committee, Ward ..
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Bossier District Court, Judge j..
T. Watkins presiding, convened Oh
Monday and has been in session all
the week. Court will adjourn sine
die Saturday.
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Well! WE'LL!

That car load of Flour and Salt,
that l have been talking about, has
come, and many other goods. The
Furniture will be here this week.
l lam the way. Call and see me.
Il. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Benton, La.
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The largest stock of Blank Books
and Stationery can be found at Leon
NJ. Carriers, Druggist and Stationer,
corner Texas and Spring streets,
Shreveport.
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A visit to Leon NJ. Carter, Drug
gist, Shreveport, will convince you
that the hard times are knocked out
by low prices.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Mr.J. NJ. Yates, good man and
clever gentleman, died at Haughton
last Monday. He leaves a wife and
three or four children.
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Why pay stamped prices for
patent medicines when you can save
from Is to 25 per cent by buying
from Leon NJ. Carter, Shreveport?
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MAsoN1C.-Dr. q. L. Hines, Grand
Lecturer, will visit Cypress Lodge,
at this place, GU Monday and Tues
day. Nov. 18th and 18th. Members
of the Lodge are requested to meet
promptly at 0 o'clock A. NJ. of each
day,
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Come and see us when you come
to Shreveport. After getting our
prices and spending your cash you
will feel happier Leon NJ. Carter,
Texas Street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Benton High School now has an
enrolment Of G7 pupils. Sixty
pupils attended school on Monday.
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Economy is the road to Wealth.
Buy your Drugs, &C., from Leon NJ.
Carter, Shreveport.
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SOLUTION OF THE FINANCIAL
QUEsrIoN.-Buy your drugs, patent
medicines, ETC., from Leon NJ. Carter,
Shreveport, La.
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Notice to .LeCee CONtrNc-
tors.

OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, {
BOssIER LEvEE DISTRICT,
October 4, 1895.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Bossier City Office of the Board up to
II o'clock noon, Thursday, November 7, 1895,
for the following work.
Name of Levee. Bond required. Deposit.
Pandora ~ $4,000 $500
Colouitt Point. $500 800
Said work to be paid for in certificates of the
District.
For information as to location. specifica
tons, character of work, also blank forms of
proposals, apply at the office of the Board of
State Engineers, in New Orleans, or to the
undersigned.
W II. HODGES,
President of the Board.
j. Fl. CABEEN, Secretary.
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OUR MOTTO" Small profits and
quick Sales" Leon NJ. Carter, drug
gist, Shreveport, can convince you
the above is not a myth but solid
facts.
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Devoted to
Farm Crops and Processes,
Horticulture and Fluit-GrOwng,
Live Stock aud Dairying,
XNhile it also includes all minor departments
w of Rural interest such as the Poultry
Yard, Entomology, Bookkeeping, Veterinary
Replies, Farm Questions and Answers, Fire
side Reading, Domestic Economy, and a sum
mary OF the Nows of the Week. Its Market
Reports are unusually complete. and much
attention is paid to the Prospects of the Crops,
as throwing light upon one of ike most import
ant OF all questions When to Buy and When
to Sell. 1t is literally illustrated, and contains
more reading matter than ever before. The
subscription price Is $3.50 a year, but we offer
a SPECIAL REDUCTION in our
Club Rates for 1896.
Two Subscriptions, IN one remittance $3.50
Six Subscriptions, do do 10
Ten Subscriptions, do do -.-...l5
~ To all New Subscribers for 1896, paying
in advance NOW, we will send the paper
WEEKLY, from our receipt of the remittance
to January LIST, 1896, without charge.
Specimen copies free. Address
LUTHER TUCKER & SON, Publishers,
Albany, N. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Come, rybody come, to Leon
NJ. Carriers Drug store, Shreveport,
for patent medicines, drugs, ETC.
We defy competition.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

For Paints, Oil, Varnishes and
Window Glass, 60 to IIeou NJ. Car
ter's, Shreveport.
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Shreveport Bridge collections for
month of October, 1896:
c. B. Norman, East end. .S9O7 20
G. Owens, West end S57 Is
N. Spellman, night. ....... 95 10
Total S1S59 As
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HNrrH ID. Watson.

Notary Public and Ahstr .ctor of Land Titles.
~ Homestead Entries f State and United
States lands promptly attended to. Full
Abstracts OF all lands in Bossier Parish and al
lots in Benton,
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys. Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-11-07

Forty cents, cash, for an ounce of
Qulnine, at Leon NJ. Carriers Drug
tore.
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Notice to TreSOUSSeIS.

No hunting or fishing on my place will be
~ allowed. Trespassers will he prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law.
A. CURTIS
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SerWich's Restaurant,

FOR LAEIES AND GENTLEMEN, BO-
GELS BUILDING,
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j. NJ. ARNOLD

Members Elk. Committee, Ward ..
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Published Every Thursday.
Price of Subscription, in Advance.
BENTON,

THURSDAY, ::::::::NoVEMBER Z, 1895.
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For Tickets and further information, call on
or address your nearest ticket agent, or
L. s. THORNE, )GASTON MESLIER,
Sd Vice President and : General Passeger and
General Manager. Ticket Agent.
DALLAS, TEXAS.