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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

In course of the month of Novem'
Der the moon will undergo the fol-
lowing phases: New on the 9Th,
first quarter on the 18th, full on the
Goth and last quarter on the 9th
She was at the greatest distance
from the earth on the 4th, and will
be nearest to the earth on the 18th.
The suns distance from the equator
was 40 AZ q" on the first aud will
be 90 5G' 81" on the last, moving
more and more slowly as it approach
es tho winter solstice.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Men worship the calf of power,
and glut themselves upon its spoils.
purchased at the expense of every
principle capable of identifying
truth and manhood. There is too
much of that which is base in polit-
ical life, too little of that which is
elevating and purifying. And it
pervades, unhappily, the rank and
file, the upper and the lower strata
of the whole modern fabric which we
call politics.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Dixie Lodge No. 80, Knights Of
Pythias, has been moved from Rush
Point to Benton. It's first meeting
here was held last night. The stated
meetings of this Lodge will be held
on the first and third Wednesday
nights in each month.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Homestead Entry No. 6444.

Land Ohce at Natchltoches La,
October 20, 1896. :
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of District Court, at Benton, La, on
December 4, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
6444-Silas Fenton--tor the east half of north
west quarter and north half of southwest
quarter of section 80, township 81 North, range
II West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: j. X. Holland, J. d. Young,
j. b. Wilmington, J. f. Adair. of Ivan, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
October %, 1896. dec 8
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
For the Bossier Banner.
Autumn.

love the glorious Autumn time,
With all its wealth of beauties;
The sweet ripe fruit that showers down,
So sweet, 80 ripe, SO juicy.
love to see fair Natures face
Put on her crown OF glory:
The mellew sunshine on the hills,
So calm, SO pure, so holy.
love, when evening shadows come,
And Autumn's sun is sinking,
To wander on the bills alone
And hear the sweet dove cooling.
Hove to think of Heaven then
1t seems so very near me
Aud death is but a step between
This earth and every mortal.
E. j. W.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
The Election.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-The Republican
committee claim as safe for Mckin-
ley the following States: California
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, lndi-
ana, Iowa, Minnesota, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, New York,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North
Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Dakota, Ver'
mont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Total, 267 electoral votes.
WASHINGTON, Nov. st is estimat-
ed the United States Senate will
stand: Republicans A, Democrats
80, Independents and Populist IL,
doubtful 2. Total 80.
Chairman Faulkner, of the Demo
cratic Congressional Committee. con-
coded to-day that the Republicans
would have a working majority in the
House, but said they would not be
able to control the Senate.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 1.-TWO
counties with Is precincts are miss
ing. Bryan has plurality of 2l5
votes in the State, but many returns
are unofficial. 1t seems highly prob
able that the State Board will have
to decide the result with the two
missing counties. The Republicans
and Democrats both claim the State
Breckenridge was defeated by Little
a silver Democrat.
Kentucky, ION the face of the re
turns, will elect a Republican to sue
coed Blackburn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Capt. Ihos. Lyles gave a ball and
supper at his hospitable home at
Midway, on Thursday night, Oct.
%. 1t was a happy entertainment
in every respect, and as such was
a charming display Of that charac-
teristic hospitality for which he is
so we'll known.
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For the BOSsier Banner.
The Wreck of a Special Train.

Down tue track that rounds the curve,
Could plainly be heard d special train.
The morning was cold and damp and dreary
From the misty falling rain.
But suddenly the roar ceased;
Down in the chasm below,
Train and mangled passengers together,
Was scene OF most pitable woe.
Then came the cries of anguish.
Sickening peals from those in pain,
While the bodies of many lay lifeless,
Beneath the wrecked train.
The bravest bOldest heart,
From a scene like this would shrink;
Wicked and innocent, sinful and pure, alike,
Met their fate, and together did sink.
All mangled and bleeding,
Their bodies were raised
From the depths of the chasm,
And side by side were laid.
But of their souls
Naught has been said;
For different We're the paths
Over which they were led.
Angels from Heaven for some,
Pure and spotless came;
Sought their future companions
Who had by death met their eternal gain.
But, 10! there were some :
Who this flight could not take;
Never having tasted the bread nor the bic od
They waited too late-too late.
Here good and evil suffer the same;
Alike upon all the sun doth shine;
But only the pure in heart are they
Who reach the realm of the sublime.
MYsTERIUM.
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StfNy Sale.

T,strayed before H. Barnacastle, j. P, Ward
Il 6, by Aleck Randle, and will be sold at
Haughton. La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, December IL, 1896, one Sorrel
Mare, about or years old. and about 49,
hands high blaze face, left hind leg white up
to ankle, a dim brand on left shoulder resem-
bling the letter E K. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges, or the same will
be sold according to law.
J. w. ONEAL, Constable.
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Tensas parish was frighfully aff1ict-
ed by tornado last Thursday about
noon. Six negroes were killed aud
there was great destruction of build
ings on various plantations. Seven
houses were destroyed in the town of
st. Joseph. The parish generally
was visited.
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Teachers Examination.

ID ton of applicants for teacherships will
be held at Benton, on Friday and Saturday,
November Goth and 2lst. This Examination
applies to all Bossier applicants, including
Normal Graduates, who have not been exam
ined by this Board since October 4, 1894; also,
to those who desire to raise the Grade of their
Certificates given since said date. Others may
have their old Certificates renewed.
j. A. w. LOWRY,
A. j. MURFF,
VIC MARTIN,
Board of Examiners.
Oct. 26, 1896.
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Louisiana went overwhelmingly
Democratic Tuesday, and the State
will be represented in the next Con-
gress by a solid Democratic delega-
ton of six Representatives.
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Time Table Cotton Belt Route.

Trains Northbound.
Freight, No. II, due at Benton. ....7:l0 A. NJ.
Passenger, No. 8, due at Benton. $40 P. NJ.
Trains Southbound.
Passenger, No. I, due at Benton. GAL A. NJ.
Freight, No. ii, due at Benton...... 1897 P. M.
O. R. DENTON Agent
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The November term of Bossier
District Court, Judge j. T. Watkins
presiding, adjourned at noon to-day
until next Monday morning.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Homestead Entry No. 5o84.

Homestead Entry No. 5o84.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
October 30, 1896. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk Of the District Court, at Benton,
La, on December 18th. 1896, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 5OS4-Sampson Brown-for the
southwest quarter of southwest quarter of
section 3, township 20 North, range IL West
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Byron Rawls, j. E. Adger,
Randall Hill, John Brown, of Benton P. o., La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
November S, 1896. dec 10
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CNneu BRIDGE.

T will be at Caney Bridge, near Nash's, on
l. November 14th, at 2 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of letting the same to the lowest bidder,
to be built according to the plans and specifi
cations, reserving the right to reject any and
all bids j. T. NANNY,
Member Police Jury, Ward S.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

During a severe storm on the coast
Of Portugal last Thursday fishing
boat was lost and IA fishermen were
drowned.
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StrNued,

E1rom the undersigned, a Sorrel Horse Poney,
Il both hind feet white, star in the face, fig
ure and anchor branded on hip, white saddle
mark on back, short tail and heavy built. A
liberal reward will be paid for this animal
Address, REV. W. G. TATE, Ivan, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

A mine explosion at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, last Thursday, killed six men and
wounded three, while IL are missing.
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Wanted,

White Oak Timber between Bodcau and
w the Cotton Belt Railroad, from the
Arkansas line to Red River bottom. Will pay
cash at the stump. j. E. ADGER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

National bank notes in circulation
October 81 amounted to 1924, 897, 657.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Russia and Denmark have formed q
defensive alliance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Thepublic debt October3l, less cash
in the Treasury, was 1887, 498, 1856.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

The total coinage during the month
of October was So, 63S, 400.
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The .VeaU York Observer.

nth YEAR.
First Religious Newspaper.
SIX MONTHS TRIAL FOR ONE DOLLAR.
Address, NEW YORK OBSERVER.
156 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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Books at Half Price.
Travel. Household. Devotional.

Cend for particulars to n. Y. OBSERVER,
y 156 Fifth Avenue, New York.
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Immigration Agent.
Darties wishing to sell land would do well
L to confer with me.
j. E. ADGER,
Hughes Spur, Bossier Parish, La.

Notice TO TrespNsSers.
Mo hunting or fishing on my place will be
IN allowed. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent Of the law.
A. CURTIS.
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.JOOnneS Smith.

A ttorney at Law, Benton, Bossier parish
n Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

New York spoke very hard against
the Democracy.
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u. fl. W. LOaUTy.

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will prac-
n tice in the Courts of Bossier, Bienville
and Webster parishes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

J. A. THIGPEN, Notary Public.
thereby ceftify that l have examined the
foregoing Charter, and find nothing therein
contrary to law, and therefore approve the
same, this, the 9th day of October, A. D. 1896.
A. j. MURFF, District Attorney
End Judicial District, Bossier Parish, La.
November 5, 1896. dec 10
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Mckinley seems to be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

other. They were bred in great numbers
on Brigantine Beach; they laid their eggs
in the sand above high tide. The "taxi-
dernists'' came there in 1888, and in two
or three years had killed all the old birds,
and Low they have disappeared. The same
thing occurred at Beach Haven. One New
York dealer had at one time in stock 50, 600
of these little terms. and one gunner sent
to that market over 5000 Of them in one
year.
In the same way Florida has been de-
spelled of her birds. In 1880 the eastern
coast of Florida swarmed with herons
eight different species of them; the roseate
Ibis. brown pelicans, gulls, and smaller
birds In clouds. In 1856, after the MILL
neTs' taxidermists had depopulated itmany
of these birds could not be found, and only
an occasional pair Of the remaining species.
Orl1 the change of fashion, which is in
evitable. will save the birds that are vet
left us from utter extinction. Scarcity has
already driven the miliners to the use of
the feathers of domestic fowls colored in
all the hues of the rainbow.
Collectors of birds eggs are also respon-
sible for the destruction of the bird spe-
cies. Scientific societies cut but a small
figure. Probably there are not zoe. 900
SPECIMENS in all the collections made in
100 hundred years. Protection can onIy
come through the education of the peopIe
and by protective legislation sustained by
game wardens; by a better understanding
OF their practical value as insect DESTROY
efs. and the cultivation of q love for birds
In the rising generation.
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have been placed and protected by sports
mems clubs. The little wren and bluebird,
known and loved by the children of the
last generation, are now seldom seen where
sparrows are plenty. The burly, pugna-
round. He does. not migrate the tiny
song birds do, but takes possession of the
bird boxes erected for his musical kindred,
and when they return In the spring their
homes are gone; every hole in the trees and
every Granny where they used to nest has
now a resident sparrow, and the little
warblers are driven back to the woods, If
they can find any, to end their days.
The greatest destroyer of birds, however,
is fashion. About the year 1850 she de-
creed that complete birds should be used
to decorate ladies' hats. What fashion de-
crees must, Of necessity, be followed. The
smaller birds first became the victims of
this cruel craze, and millions upon mil
lions we're sacrificed to it. Some species
have been utterly eXterminated. The whole
sale millinery firms sent out collectors tax-
ide-mists they called themselves). who es-
tablished camps about nesting time, when
birds cCngregate most, and slaughtered
them without mercy, leaving their unfed
young in the nests to starve.
Some sections near home may be in
staAced where this business was carried on
Time was-only a few years back-wlen
the grace full little terms were plentiful on
our Atlantic beaches. Flocks of these tiny
gulls could be seen at the waters edge, on
the wave. and on the sand, restless and
constantly flying from one point to an
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shoulder-an effect which is aided by the
arrangement in transverse wrinkles sewed
upon a tight lining--or the shape Of the
shoulder itself Is left nobly- defined. while
a succession of three or four fiounces seem
to have chased each other down half way
to the elbow and to have stuck in midarm.
OF the two the latter Is least new. being
but an extreme form of the long shoulder
seam and low-hung sleeve drapery so long
familiar: but the former seems to the eye
least of a departure from the lines long
held conventional, and 1t is consequently
rather the favorite. Even in the sleeves
most nearly like the old models there is
usually an evident intent to cut close to the
under side of the arm and pile the drapery
up on the outside, leaving the shape OF the
arm we'll defined when seen from the front.
A third device Of the new might be men
tiored. 1t has the example of Mrs. Lang
try and. before her. Of London society
beauty, to commend it. In this form the
sleeve-of an evening frock. of course-con-
sists of but swirl of muslin. silk or chiffon.
fastened at the front of the shoulder and
draped loosely under the arms as far down
the elbow. 1t may be added that the
dress distinguished by this device in the
actress case has down the skirt front two
huge panels of embroidered blue corn
flowers, with conventional leaf scrolls sur
rounding them, tied at three points with
true lovers knots worked out in golden Sc
Quins.
Many of the new spring dresses even for
afternoon wear, show panels of black velvet
over gray and florid brocaded and figured
designs, or conversely, with riotous display
of brocade panels enlivening the sober
goods. So long as this is not usual. how
ever, good taste-but pshaw. A pretty wo-
man linging the wanton colors to the sun
or electric light, sheening in all her plumage
like a bird of paradise. is the best of taste.
Madam, you can break no laws, you can
only make them!
The tea gown, to which. indeed they came
first and are most appropriate. will prob
ably longest cling to the simple sleeves. If 1t
give them up a all. A very smart tea gown
in pale heHotrope silk, with loose soft
sleeves of the same tint, and with bands of
embroidery down the front and across the
square yoke is a good example of the old
that is yet new enough. And there are
others with the hatefully mathematical ac-
Gordon plated puffs which we get with
other ugly ideas from London.
Loose bands Of tulle will go on many CT
the hats this spring-like the puggarees that
ore reads about in the stories of east In
dian life. There Is new horse hair braid-
ing that will be much used for trimming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21

He Worked Under Difficulties, but III
Result Was Admired.

Result Was Admired.
From It'd Bits
Perhaps the most interesting fact about
the building of Norwood Scrubs prison
ia that the plans for its construction were
drawn out by convict in his cell while
undergoing the probationary nine month";
to long term Of imprisonment.
Tine man was originally an architect. and
among the foremost Of his profession. He
was gentleman by birth and education.
but In early life began to abuse his natural
gifts, and at the time was undergoing his
second term of Imprisonment for forgery
The completion of the work occupied him
Tor nearly six months. and was effected
under great disadvantages. In place of a
table, for instance. he had to pin his paper
to the wall of his cell, moving il round
with the sun in order to obtain the best
light.
The prison authorities consider this mar
Vicious specimen of architectural drawing
the finest piece of work ever done by an
english convict 1t measures in size 8 feet
inches by feet 6 inches, being drawn
to the scale of a hundredth part of an inch
The convict displayed the greatest inter-
est and pride in the erection and compile
ton of the prison, which was built entirely
by convict labor. 1t contains I,3SI separate
cells for prisoners, which cost on an aver
age ff0 as each, besides hospital wards and
a chapel.
The total number of bricks required was
each one being made by the con-
victs on the premises, or on some adioin-
Ing land leased for the purpose The iron
Chatham prison, the granite from Dart
moor. and the Portland stone from Port
land. The total cost of the prison was
more than $4,000. y.
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DECREASE OF NATIVE BIRDS.

Many Causes Uniting to Bring About
Their Practical DETERMINATION.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
A lecture was given at the Academy OF
Natural Sciences Wednesday afternoon by
Mr.. Wilmer Stone. conservator Of the or
astrological section. on THE Protection
and Preservation Of Our Native Birds.
Many causes. the speaker said. combined
to bring about the determination of various
species of birds besides the warfare waged
upon them by man. The conditions neces-
sary to their existence were changing, and
some species were unable to adapt them
selves to the change. The clearing away
of the forests and settlement of the corn-
try had diminished the number and ex-
termina ted many species The wild pi-
geons which, within the recollection of
many of the present generation, darkened
the shy with their flight cannot now be
found in fiocks in any portion of the coun-
try For the last sixteen years there Is
record of only six will pigeons being kill
ed In this state.
The common quail, or Bob White" is
becoming very scarce, and but for the pro-
lection afforded by the game laws, and the
vigilance of sportsmen who prosecute the
yiolators Of those laws, would soon be-
come extinct. The pheasant, or ruffed
grouse, once 50 plentiful, is row found
only in uninhabited wilds or where they
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queer sleeved gowns, whether at high tea
or ball or il, the shops where the exclusives
most do congregate. Freaks. one calls
them. speaking in all honesty, for so they
seem, so long as they are comparatively
few; blu. when a majority surrender to a
freak 1t becomes at once most tasteful and
classic. Let US utter no rash words for
memory to prick US withal.
The new sleeves are various. but may be
classified. Either the inner sleeves follow
the shape of the arm, so frantically close
clinging that 1t seems to be climbing up In
panic to hide under the epaulet at the
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The collar. lower parts Of sleeves and wide
gtrdle are Of ecru all over lace. and wide
lace to match is shirred to the front cores
Of the skirt. The small square yoke, turn
over cuffs and rolled piece which finishes
the bottom Of the waist are Of some darker
shade than the rest of the gown.
A little lawn for afternoon wear comes
next. and is made with small yoke and
lace edging. that goes over the shoulders
and extends down to the waist. having a
row of pearl buttons beside 1t. This gown
fastens on the side, and has very full bish-
op sleeves aid skirt that, though gored
has few gathers all around the waist A
dainty green lawn, with white lace, but
tons and waist ribbon, would not only be
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FREAKS IN SLEEVES
Various Forms and How They
May Be Classed.
INTERESTING CHAT ABOUT hats
A High, Square. Emphatic Crown
is Feature.
B U T T E r FLY TOO q E
INTERESTING CHAT ABOUT hats
B q FLY TOQU E

T WOULD BE USE
less to write of any
thing except the new
sleeve and the n e W
gown Of which 1T is
the chief feature.
T h e new sleeves,
one might say; for
there Is no order or
agreement in the ad-
vancing host. Hard
ly shall one see six
women tog e t h e r
without a freak or
two In the way Of
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Up-to-Date sonp Bubbles.
The Examination.

From It'd BftB.
Allow did your daughter pass her ex-
animation for q position as teacher?"
BI"Pass! She didn't pass at all. Maybe
you won't believe It, but they asked that
poor girl about things that happened before
she was born!'
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girdle is also of green velvet, and the hat
matches In color. and is trimmed with pale
pink flowers and ribbons
The next Is a gown of batiste for morn
Ing wear. It Is of old blue, and is trimmed
with inquired goods Of TIE same color, COM
oined with black or white, and narrow
edglng. The overwaist and the lower parts
OF the sleeves and collar are made Of the
figured material; the skirt sleeves and