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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
DEAREST WAS THIRD.
A WIeelman Gets Some TaRy Not In
tended for Him.

There is one amusing feature about wheel
riding that all old riders, and good many
new ones, must have noticed That is the
way a moderately proficient rider will carry
on conversation with some one behind him
without really knowing who that some one
may be. A moderately proficient rider
isn't clever enough to turn his head to look
backward, and SO he talks right on in the
dark.
The other day a wheelman was coming
up the Dodge street hill. There isn't much
of a hill on Dodge street, but slight as it is
it bothers the new riders. Just ahead of
the wheelman in question, who was riding
at lelsurely rate, was stout lady, mounted
on new bike. Halfway up the incline
the wheelman was astonished to hear her
call out:
Coming, dear?"
The wheelman didn't answer. He felt
sure the inquiry couldn't be to him, and he
kept silence.
again.
And again the wheelman made no reply.
Don't be discouraged" she cheerily
shouted. you'll get there by and by, dear
The wheelman thought go too, but he
made no mention of the fact.
docs it tire oor little armies so muchee?"
continued the stout lady.
That was too much for the wheelman. He
put on steam and passed the lady. As he
whirled by she caught sight of his smiling
countenance.
ooh, l beg your pardon" she cried, and
narrowly averted a tumble.
When the wheelman had gone a little
further he looked back over his shoulder
and saw lank young fellow, with fuzzy
little side whiskers, toiling YEARLY up the
hill
And he feels pretty sure that was "dear-
est.H5CleYeland Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
That Terrible Scourr.

=. M la disease is invariably supplement-
90 ebs oy disturbance Dan OF the liver the bowels
of both the cause and the effects Hostat.oosssIi
Stomach Bitters is fully adequate. i II asI,s
the bill' as no other remedy does nerfo HIS
ing its work thoroughly. Its ingredert0 an ,l'
pure and wholesome, and it admirable sa, aae
to build up system broken by III htolth e ,nI
shorn of strength. Constipation. liver a snS
kidney complaint and nervousness arc co SOW
uuered by it. "'e eou'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
After the pul1R-

IF any of my friends CALL" said the :. !.
date for congress, YEARLY, as he came . Ja
from his private parlor and walked r uown
the elerks desk tell them I've gone out p 70 20
the affable clerk. wv asked
Just the other one," said the c.,a:
date sadly.-Detroit Free Press, '"s esndi'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Largest in the World

The Star tobacco factory at St. Lou;, !.
the largest in the world. The buildinus y, :
in two rows: 24O0 feet on Park and 2Ioo f s.
on Folsom avenue, with total width If 81
feet. You will discover the reason for th II.
marvellous growth if you give Star p ,hs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Mr. Gotrox-"What would you expect me
to do for my daughter if YOU married herr"
George Goodthng Slightly embarrassed)-
"You-er-wouldnt be willing to die for
her, would you?"-Judge
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Some people even think it is someth;,.
to be proud of if they are in debt heav;Iu y
some prominent man.-Washington Demo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Fits stopped free and permanently cur.a
No fits after first days use of DIR. KIM.
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottls i
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st, Phila ps
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 2sc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

:, A eablegram from Constantinople 80.
that the sultan wants time" He ought y
have eternlty.-Chicago Times Herald y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

No matter how well a man likes whisky
ne likes to surprise people by telling then,
he has quit.-Wa Arlington Democrat 'Ae1
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Marriage induced by bumps on the head
is much better than divorce rising from the
same cause.-Chicago Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Amanda lalighting from her wheel lit.
tie late for her appointment with Palemon)
Have | kept you long, dear?" Palemon
the appointed hour" -Household Words,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
A Pretty Pair,

Cholly-Why do you wear boomers?
Carrye-Well, | have perfect right.
"HoW's your left !'-N. Y. journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

1t is good deal easier to teach dog new
tricks than to teach an old man grammar
Washington Democrat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

After physicians had given me ND, was
saved by Piso's Cure-Ralph Erieg, vii.
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1898.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Youthful Gallantry. - Papa-"How dill
you get your clothes SO terribly torn" Tom
my. Tryin' to keep little boy from bein'
licked" Papa - That was brave
deed. Who was the boy?" Tommy-"Me."
Credit Lost.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
A Bright Idea,

,Algy-Pd like awfully to know whether
she'd marry me or not.
Reggie--Why don't you ask her, deah bow?
Algy-By Jove, that's a good idea, | will
What head you have, old man.-Yellow
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

We know of nothing that is as hard "a
find as a matchbox in the dark.-Washinp.
ton Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

From His Point of View.-"Did YOU see
the account of the new submarine boat %
Eyes; but didn't read it. 1t didn't inter.
est me, you know" ut certainly indicates
extraordinary progress" "Of course; but
in the wrong direction. Enough boats 20
down now. What want to see is one that
Is guaranteed to stay up."-Chicago Evening
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Even diamond ring on a hand with dirt,
nails doesn't look very pretty.-Washing
ton Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Advantages. DO you not think" the
student of social problems was asking, "that
the lack of fortuitous advantages rather
than Unborn wickedness is responsible for
most OF, these men being here?" The war
den of the prison inclined his head. Beyond
a doubt" he answered, earnestly. "There
is hardly a thief in my charge who with
wealth and position and culture might not
have been kleptomaniac. detroit Jour.
nal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Young Lady-"You are wonderful mas
ter of the piano, hear" Prof. Won Spieler
(hired for the OCCASION ~ blay aggompani-
ments sometimes" Young Lady-"Accom.
panlments to singing?" Prof. Won Spieler
Tit-Bits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
HOO6'c DiIlc are the only pills to take
AAooNs - lilo with Hood S SarSaparilla.
slOo FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPH.
PROPOSITION l.
SOUAW VINE WINE CERTIFICATES.

Write US 1st How long you have used or
sold DIR. Simmons Squaw Vine Wine. end
State Diseases it cured. Sd Give names of
those it cured. 4th State the difference
between its strength and action and the
strength and action of McElree's Wine of
Cardui. On receipt of letter enclosing re-
Gently taken Photograph we will send you
el.0O Bottle Squaw Vine Wine GREE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
BROWNS IRON TONIC,
It's What You Want

For loss Of APPETITE. lack of ENERGY,
deranged STOMACH or MENTAL DULL
NESS. 1t destroys the effects of MALARIA.
removes habitual CONSTIPATION, increases
the FLESH and restores the HEALTH and
si"ok OF YOUTH. This celebrated TONIC
is a delightful ENHILARANT, and its effect
upon the MENTAL and PHYSICAL system
IS both WHALING and LASTING. Large
bottle 81 90
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Halls Catarrh Cure
II . Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Solitude is good school, but the world is
the best theater; the institution is the best
there, but the practice here; the wilderness
hath the advantage of discipline, and soci,
ETY. opportunities of perfection.-Jeremy
Taylor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
USE YOUR REASON
And Profit by the Experience Of Other
People.

There are thousands of people who have
sores, rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods Sarsaparllla. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you if you will give it the opportunity.
1t will tone up your system, create an APP
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleep
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

@Ask Your Druggist For It.0
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
WAR IN WEST AFRICA
French and English Come to
Blows at Nikki.
A LONG STANDING FEUO
Both Countries Have Boen Hurrying
Troops Into the Disputed Territory.
Very Meagre Details From
the Scene OF Trouble.

London. Nov. 26.-Thc colonial Office
late this evening received cable mes
sage from Lagos, west coast uf Africa.
stating that a rumur Is current among
the natives OF a collision between 400
British and French troops. The report.
it is believed. viii prove to he founded
on a conflict between the French and
natives.
Both countries have bren hurrying
troops into the disputed territory. the
trouble is Of about 80 years standing. IN
1870 France and Great Britain opened
negotiations for the settlement of their
respective frontiers Ia West Africa. and
1t was decided in substance that French
influence and authority should be con-
fined TO the north OF u certain line. and
that Great Britain should have u free
hand south of this line. The outbreak
OF the Franco-Prussian war interrupt
cd the negotiations. There Was consid-
cradle opposition IN both countries 10
the cession of any territory and dur
ing the next five years difficulties FREE
quently occurred Finally IL was re-
solved to appoint commissioners to ie-
consider the Whole matter. and as a
result. In the course of the next ten
years, four separate agreements were
concluded.
But since these agreements were ar
rived at further difficulties have arisen,
owing 10 the failure Of the boundary
commissioners of Great Britain and
France 10 agree among themselves as
To the frontier line. since then both
parties have turned their attention to
getting treaty concessions from the ma
tive chiefs. The French have been aim
ing al the establishment of a great
African empire and despat tched expedi-
tions To the ninierland OF Lagos and
Carnotville TO establish headquarters.
The British Niger company, however.
getting wind of the French plans, de-
spaloned Captain Lugard To Nikki. the
capital OF Pargua. for the purpose Of
negotiating a treaty with the native
ruler anu the English officer Was for
tunate enough TO reach there before a
French officer, Commandant DE couer.
who was bound for the same place and
with the same mtrntrn. Ulshcssges-
latter had the start and Lugard Sc
cured his treaty and carried 1t away
three weeks before DE Couer arrived
at Nikki. The French. however. seem
ed TO have chosen To disregard this fact
and have despatched armed expedi-
tions not only 10 Nikki but To Broussa
which has all along been credited To he
within the sphere Of British influence
To settle these and other questions IN
dispute commissioners representing
Great Britain and France are now
tardily beginning To deliberate IN
Paris.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
PROSECUTION RESTS.
Mrs. Mack Was Not Put IN the stand 10
keiteratc Her story-The Defense
viii Now Try to save Thorn.

New York. Nov. 26-Lawyers Howe
and Moss. who have diligently defended
Martin Thorn. met to-day with "A s,ri-
Gus and unlocked for obstacle when,
after a brief adjournment. District At
torney Young informed the court that
the prosecution rested their case. 1t
was generally expected that Mrs. Mack
would be put ON the stand to reiterale
her confession and the lawyers who had
been assigned to look after Thorn's in-
terests thought that she would II peat
her statement of two weeks ago.
Later In the afternoon Attorney
Young said that he was not prepared
10 say whether Mrs. Mack. who had
made such a famous scene in the first
trial by her confsseion. would be pro-
duced or not The case. as far as the
district attorneys opinion went, was
fully proven without the womans tes-
ti,nony. Later ON, however, one Of MIR.
Youngs advisers said that in case the
defense put Martin Thorn on the stand
the prosecution would certainly produce
Mrs. Mack in rebut,al.
Detective Dennis sullivan identified a
piece Of the surface from the Woodside
cottage which had a bullet hole in H..
The witness also Identified two bullets
found In the bath room and the room
adjoining. These bullets were of 32
oaliber and evidence was brought I'm 10
show that they fitted the revolver
found on Martin Thorn when he was
ARE ested.
Al $3.50 o'clock a brief recess was
taken and when the court reconvened
District Attorney Young announced
that the prosecution rested it's case.
aAsn..rnnH MAnAaN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
CUbA'S SACRED MOTTO
lnsurgei. Is Will Accept No Com
promise From Spain.
INDEPENDENCE OR DEATH


New York, Nov 26.-The Cuban
constituent assembly. which met
recently at camaguey, 10 re-
model the constitution. and elect
new president, issued mani
festo. which has reached the office of
the Cuban junta in this city to-day.
The document Is dated Layaya, Oct. 80,
1887, and is signed by Domingo Mendez
capote, as president of the assembly.
The manifesto is addressed by the
representatives of the Cuban people 10
all those who have the independence
and future welfare OF Cuba at heart"
The document says that the assembly
before adJOurning deemed IL It's duty 10
proclaim among other things that:
No special laws, no special reform or
autonomy, nothing In short that the
Spanish government may be willing 10
grant that means Spanish sovereignty
over Cuba, shall be accepted by the
Cuhans as settlement of the war.
Independence or death shall be the
unalterable and sacred motto of the
Cubans.
The Cubans have not resorted 10
arms In order 10 obtain any political
measures which do not once and for all
solve the Cuban question. That is the
reason we will accept nothing short Of
absolute Independence. IL Is our pur-
pose to constitute an independent state.
orderly. prosperous and happy. over
the ruins uf a wornOut colony. We are
firmly determined 10 carry ON the war
until victory or death crowns our
efforts"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27

Madrid, Nov. 27.-The official Gazette
publishes to-day tSaturdayD the royal
DEGREES granting autonomy tn Cuba and
Porto Rico. thus removing the anxiety
that had begun Ia he expressed on all
sides as the result OF the government S
reticence and unexplained delay.
Article one explains the principles of
the future governments nf the two
islands. Article two DEGREES that the
government of each island shall be COM
posed of AN insular parliament. divided
into Two chambers. with a governor
general. representing the home govern
ment and shall exercise IN its name
the supreme authority Article three
declares that the faculty Of making
laws for colonial anairs rests with the
insular chambers and the governor gen-
eial.
Article four directs that the lnsular
iepreSe nlaiion shall be composed OF two
corporations with equal power. a cham
Der Of representatives, and council ot
administration. Article five provides
that the council of administration shall
consist of 35 members. of whom lS shall
be- elected and II nominated by the
home government.
Article provides that members Of
the council must be Spaniards. s5 years
OF age, who have resided In Cuba con-
tlnuousiy Tor four years. Ii specifies
numerous ofhcials such as senator's
presidents Of courts and Of chambers
of commerce and other bodies as ell
gible Ia election Ia the council.
Articles Z 10 II inclusive deal with
nominations and the conditions of cleo
iipn 10 councils. Article Is empowers
the throne or the governor general to
convoke. suspend or dissolve the cham
Der with an obligation 20 reassemble
them within three months.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
HURLED THIRTY FEET.
Two Men Hnv. "A tioss Call In an Exrlo-
sion "f sixty onaris of Nitr"-Ciycer-
ine-.Iar Mas Fell for Tea Niles.

Chesterfield Ind. Nov. es.-An explo-
sion OF nitro-glycerine occurred one
half mile west of this city at 9.l0
O'Clock last night sixty quarts OF
nitro-glyccrine were hauled there for
the purpose u shooting a gas well to-
day. The explosive was placed IN
large zinc tub. located at the end of
steam exhaust pipe. for the purpose
of thawlng out the mixture. N l. the
theory that the tub became overheated.
causing al explosion, with disastrous
results. A hole 10 feet long and sew
cral feet In depth was torn In the
earth. The engine was blown To
pieccf.
Drillers Haney and Mcclure had =
remarkable escape. They We're sland-
Ing within 80 feet OF the scene of ths
accident and were hurled % feet by
the explosion. but with the exception
~ a few bruises. they escaped an
hurt.
Persons one mile away were lifted
from their feet by the concussion and
the jar was prrceptibly felt for 10 miles.
Fire followed the explosion. hut the
flamcs were quickly extinguished.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
IN OPEN REVOLT.
More Food or Mn The shorin -fh.
Leader Beaten Into fnsrns binty.

Princeton. Ind, Nov. - Fifteen
prisoners confined In the Gibson ooun-
~ iaii declared themselves An open re-
Volt against sheriff Murphy to-day,
For several days ugly threats have
hvrn made by the prisoners and the
sheriff has been warned. This morn-
ing the men declared they would have
more food ar Kill the sheriff \ posse
II deputies were placed outside the jail
while Sh,nff Murphy entered alone. As
soon az he closed the door all the pris-
uners, headed by John liogcr, a noto-
rious criminal. rushed upon him and
wtrc about Ia carry out their threats
whrn the posse rescued the sheriff. \
firrco fight then occurred between bo-
ger ana the posse and Boger was beaten
almost into insensihility and then
thrown into a cell. When the prisoners
saw their leader worsted they were
suppressed without further trouble.
Bogcr says he will kin Murphy,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
ON A MISSION OF MERCY
THE REVENUE CUTTER BEAR u
NEARLY READY TO LEAVE
wind VIII Take Her to Land the
Relief Expedition.

Seattle. Nov. es-Preparations FOR the
departure Of the revenue cutter Bear
are about completed and IL no unfore-
seen delay occurs she will weigh anchor
tomorrow afternoon and start On her
mission of mercy To the Arctic ocean to
relieve the imprisoned whaling fleet. A
short stop will he made at Port Town.
send. after which the Bear will pro-
coed without further delay, going as
far into the icy northern waters as
steam and wind will drive her. Speak
ing to-day of the success of his trip,
Captain Tuttle said:
Il may not he able 10 reach Sledee
Island. wher" II is intended To land the
overland expedition. hut there Is an
other place where think I can land. I
will not say where IL Is for the reason
that I might fail"
Captain Tuttle Is more hopeful of the
success OF the expedition than he was
when II Was first suggested. and he Is
very anxious to get started.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Drnnksn Man Plucks the BarBing
Flesh Irom HIS wrfe's body while
u. Curses Her Like n Demon.

Erie. Pa. Nov. 2s.-The wife of An
tonic Milagno died to-day a most hor-
rible death. THANKSGIVING day Antonio
became drunk and went to the cellar
to get more liquor. He fell and his wife
came to his assistance with lamp.
but he threw a hammer at her head aud
miss. 4 the mark. He then came up
stairs with a can ~ oil and lard. which
he threw In his wife's face. In an In
slant the mixture caught fire from the
lamp and she was cnveloped In flames.
llelT arrived In time tn prevent her
from burning up where she stood The
woman was laid on her bed and when
the officers arrived they found Antoaio
standing over her. plucking the cooked
flesh from her breast and arms in fiend-
ish glee and cursing like a demon. When
~ was arrested he raved and had to be
subjected To rough treatment before he
could be taken 10 the police station.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
CORNELL AND YALE.
Cornell Considering Her Policy In Case Of
m challenge for Nest Year.

New York. Nov. 26-rrof Benjamin
L Wheeler the advisory member of the
Cornell athletic council. Is ~ the city
for a Few days II was understood that
Professor Wh,,ler had come 90 N"N
York 10 ronior with some Yale parties
relative Ia thn challengr which Yale Is
report,d to have decided tp issu, o."
cornell FOR university boat rarUs nrNt
season. Professor Wheeler said, Il am
NOT her. a. see any Yale parties. Th"
truth u this matter IL that Yale has NOT
cent our nthlctlc council any rhallcnr'
for a b-1at mre. although II H. known
Thai th, Yale alumni are considering
the adylsabluty uf such "A s''u. ] nm
here 10 oanfrr with Cornell alumni ana
,o sacurs thsr opinion as to what WlI
lie cornell, last policy In cas-. such b
chrflervr o. received by us corr. ].
',-,rr the ,fs mpi0n this year. nl.i u1t
t..t.. 4ru ,Nl. enEes. but will o. ..II'-
i,r. "a ruu AIS une who VII roH win
L..r and frr|rs no unfair conditions
.In all prntahillty no decision SKILL h'
,,ada ,r regard Ia races until tha hc-
girping q the next college terms when
Cnrnen V.N b" willing 10 rrooNa aHd
cous,drr uIl propositions for races nrSt
gGaSuu
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-11-27
HE ADMITTED HIS GUILT
CLEMMER IMPLICATED IN THE MUIR
DER OF MRS EMMA KAISER.
Hs Assisted Her Husband In killing Her
For the Insurance Money-Mads
q Confession.

Newark. y. j., Nov. 2e.-James A.
Clemmer Of Norristown. Pa, was ar
rested here this afternoon on the
charge of murder and taken to police
headquarters. where he admitted his
guilt. on Oct. 26 1896 Mrs. Emma p.
Kaiser went driving in company with
her husband. Charles q. Kaiser. James
A. clemmer and Elizabeth l.. De Kald.
That was the last seen alive Of Mis-.
Kaiser. Mrs. Kaiser had not lived with
her husband for some time previously.
but she had placed a $4,000 policy on
her life and this accounted later to
the police for the interest her husband
took In her.
ON the same day Kaiser. Clemmer and
the DE kalb woman returned with Mrs
kaiser's dead body. They told a story
of having been waylaid by highway
men. Mrs. Kaiser being shot dead and
Kaiser himself being slightly wounded
I'm the affray. The story was not bee
lieved and Kaiser and the DE Kalb
woman were arrested. Clemmer making
his escape. Kaiser was tried. convict ed
and sentenced to death. The DE kalb
woman is now held for trial.