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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The banks of Newfoundland

The banks of Newfoundland are
,ormed by the sand, earth and stones
Brought from the north by the ice
oergs.
Some of the native women of Aus
tralia have queer idea of beauty.
They cut themselves with shells, keep
the wounds open for long time, and
when they heal huge scars are the re-
suit. These are deemed highly orna-
mental.
A thermometer intended to be
fastened upon the oven door is one OF
the most useful articles to the cook.
With this the heat of the oven can be
determined without opening the door,
and the baking of cakes, buildings and
souffles can be accomplished much more
successfully.
How large must be the hole through
which horse can pass? This question
was discussed by deacon and a news
paper friend in East Winthrop, Me. The
next day the deacon discovered that his
horse had dropped through trap door
in his stable, landing in the cellar with
out a scratch. The hole was 1874 by "a
inches.
Baskets are made both by hand and
by machine. Very fine qualities Of bas-
kets come from China, Japan and India,
being made of peculiar varieties OF
grasses which grow in those parts OF
the world Willow baskets are still
made by hand, although machinery has
been extensively introduced in their
manufacture. Wire baskets are ma
chine-made.
The following simple experiment
will perhaps interest some of our read
ers: Take a tumbler and tie over its
mouth a piece of cheesecloth or other
open fabric; immerse it in water, and
when partly or entirely full invert it
and lift it carefully out of the water.
bottom upwards. The water will not
run out, but will remain suspended il
the tumbler.
Besides a postmistress, a woman
physician and a woman stage driver
the town of Lowell, Me-, rejoices in a
woman justice of the peace, Mrs. Louisa
j. Cabel, who, "at the residence of S. NJ
Cabel," lately joined in matrimony
Flora Horton, of that place, and Gilbert
s. Perry, of VIM. 1t is said that this
was the first marriage ceremony per
formed by woman in Penobsco
| county.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
The Newest Modes.

Furs in gray tones are very popu-
lar.
Great masses of flowers will be seen
en- all the spring hats.
Unique bonbon boxes are in the form
of prim Quaker maidens.
Muffs grow more fanciful day by day.
The fur ones even are ruffied and vari-
Gus heads add to the unique styles of
the plainest hand-warmers.
Embroidery on the various textiles
manufactured for gowns has become
a fine art. Necessarily it greatly in
creases the cost of the finished gar
ment.
A bunch of flowers attached to the
ends of sash ribbons, either together
or singly, is one of the novelties seen
in this seasons ball dresses, and the
effect is good. Of course, it must be So
placed that it will not be crushed when
the wearer sits.-Chicago Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
ABOUT BOOKS.

The first ecclesiastical anthology was
the Book of Sentences" by Pierre
Lombard. 1t was compilation of the
leading arguments of the fathers upon
points of divinity, arranged and digest
ed Under heads. 1t is said that 244 com
mantators have written annotations on
this book; among others, Thomas
Aquinas, Guillaume Durand and St.
Bonaventure.
The Gold and Silver Gospels" is the
name of very peculiar book now pre-
served in the Upsala library, in Sweden.
1t is printed with metal type, on violet
colored vellum, the letters being silver
ard the initials gold. When it was print
I'd, by whom or what We're the methods
employed are questions which have
great interest for the curious, but have
never been answered.
One copy of Cations "De Confess
stone Amantis," or the "Confession of a
Lover" was the most profitable sPecula-
ton ever made in books. A Dublin book
seller of the last century bought a num-
Der of volumes at second hand, as he
supposed of no great value, paying for
them one and sixpence, and found in
the package this rare work of Cations,
which he afterwards sold for over
$500.
The most extensively read books in
the world are the "Seven Bibles" They
ere the Scriptures of the Christians. the
Zend-Avesta of the Persians, the four
Nedas of the Hindoos. the Tripitaka of
the Buddhists, the five Kings of the
Chinese. the two Eddas of the scandina-
VANS and the Koran of the NOLAN.
medans. Of these the Scriptures are
the oldest and the Koran the most re-
| cent
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
Say Pleasant Things.

Would it not be well to cultivate the
grace of saying agreeable things, even
to the extent of hunting them up and
dragging them to the light when they
happen to be obscure? This power to
say pleasant things-true ones-is an
accomplishmentwhichisg generally over
looked or left as a mere worldly mat
ter to light-minded people. But why
it should be counted more Christian
ike to utter unpleasant truths than
pleasant is somewhat puzzling ques-
tion.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
Punishment Of Russian Omciala.

Russia Furnishes offending officials.
The governor of Mohilew recently SEN
fenced a man to so strokes of the
knout, though corporal punishment has
teen abolished, and the district presi-
dent increased this to 100 strokes. The
man complained and the president was
sentenced to six months imprisonment.
This sentence has been set aside as be-
ing too light, and both officials are to
be tried for endangering the mans life.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
Avn Interesting Item.

BY reason of it's mileage and location, the
Texas & Pacific Railway is the most impor'
tant of all railway lines in Texas. It trav-
erses the Lone Star State from East to
West, through the most progressive towns,
creat forests of pine, and the broad prairies
ana weIl-Iept farms, aifording the most
beautiful scenery all along the line: No
other line affords such opportunities for the
home seeker or investor to see and ENJOY
Texas. Cheap lands for all. Low rate HONS
Seekers Excursion Tickets on sale at all
points in Texas and Louisiana February
10th, March End and 10th, April 9th and
goth, May 4th and 18th.
For handsomely illustrated book fully
describing the wonderful State of Texas
conceded to be the finest publication ISSUED
in recent years, send eight cents postage te
CASTOR Meslier, Gen'l Pass'r & Tiki. Agt.
Dallas Tex
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies:
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is com;
posed of the best tones known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting direct.
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
AS OTHERS SEE US.
Tale OF an American, Two Japanese and
Dish of Potatoes.

a Dish of Potatoes.
Even those who desire to be strictly
accurate sometimes erect their story
from a single instance, as geologist
conceives the framework of a long-ex-
tinct animal from one bone. The fall
lacy of so doing is we'll illustrated by
the following story, told to the writer
by one of the participants:
n few years ago two japanese gentle
men of high standing were travelling in
the United States, and among other
places visited a large and widely-known
mandatory. They were afterward in
vited by the senior member of the firm
of the party.
1t happened that the first food placed
OH the table was dish of fried potatoes,
and as the manufacturer enthusiastical-
ly explained his business to his guests
he unthinkingly took a piece of potato
from the dish with his fingers and ate it.
y second and third piece followed.
The japanese listened politely, but Col.
Nj observed that they were closely
watching their hosts method of eating.
The colonel has keen sense of humor,
and he at once decided that he would
follow his friends example and see
what the others would do. He did so,
and instantly both japanese made a
dive for the dish, and thus they sat eat
ing potatoes with their fingers, pre-
senting, it is to be feared, the appear
| ance of four men who had had nothing
to eat for a long time, and expected
never to get anything again.
VIII it be surprising if in a future
Japanese book on America this breach
of good manners shall find place as al
American custom ?-American Kitchen
| Magazine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
aos BUS. OATS. 17s BUS. BARLEY.

NJ. NJ. Luther, East Troy, Pa, grew
eoe bushels Salzer's Silver Mine Oats.
and John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis.,. 17s
bushels Silver King Barley per acre.
Don't YOU believe it? Write them!
Fodder plants as rape, teosinte.
vetch, spurry, clovers, grasses, etc.. in
endless varieties, potatoes at $3.50 bar
rel. Salzer's seeds are bred to big
yields. Americas greatest seed cata-
logue and ~ farm seed samples are sent
YOU by John A.Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
WIS, upol receipt of 10 cents, and this
notice, worth $40, to get start. Xxi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
Don't Give Way to Despair,

Although you have suffered for long time
from malaria, dyspepsia, kidney trouble,
nervousness or bilieusness. Know that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has cured worse
cases than yours, and is potent to help you
as it has helped hosts of others. But al
ways remember that trite saying, delays
are dangerous" Mole hills grow to be
mountains in consequence of disregarding it
Check disease at the outset with this in
comparable defensive medicine
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Rev Sank Timonious-"Ah, Miss Ep-
this wilmer" Miss Epworth Lcague-"Yes,
l want to do lot Of work this winter, so
that can enjoy my holidays next summer"
Rev. Sank Timonious-"Ah, but my dear
young lady, Satan never takes a holiday, not
even in summer, you know" Miss Epworth
League-"I know; but then, Satan is used to
the observation-disclosures News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
The Famous West coast Hotels.

FLORIDA are all open. The magnificent
Tampa Bay Hotel, aptly termed a modern
wonder of tue world" with its casino,
swimming pool, theatrical auditorium, ETC.,
situated on Tampa Bay; The Seminole, at
Winter Park, i'll the lake region OF Florida;
the Ocala House at Ocaia; the Hotel his
simmee; the BelIeview, at Belleair, over.
looking the Gull, of Mexico; The Inn, at
at Punta Gorda
The Plant system of hotels is under the
management of Mr. d. P Hathaway, Tampa
Bay Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
Mr.. J. j. Farsworth, Eastern Passen-
ger Agent, 2Gl broadway. New York, or
MIR. L. A. Eel, Western Passenger Agent,
3l2 Marquette building, Chicago: Will give
tells. together with rates via rail or water.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

A handsome book, GA pages, beautifully Il:
Illustrated, descriptive Of 1.-THE land beyond
the frost line, VIII be sent upon receipt of
four cents in stamps by L. A. Bell. Western
Passenger Agent Plant System, 3l2 Mar
quette Building, Chicago, Ills. The Plant
System of Railways and Steamship Lines.
reach the finest winter resorts in the world
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

The unimaginative man had picked up a
dialect story. Turning its pages, he re-
marked: "This author has just begun to
follow a custom which, understand, has
become quite common l;1S What is tha tn
tell by the confused way in which the let:
ters tumble together every now and then"
Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Nothing creates quite as great eommotion
as a woman who has lost her pocketbook.
What was in it had nothing to do with the
case.-Washingto Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Don't imagine that wall flowers at dance
have no amusement; they make fun of the
dancers.-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

A Case He Knew-"I see in recent book
fore it talked. What do you think of it,"
Don't know; but there is fellow on our
block who is going to sing just before he
dies, sometime, unless he quits bowling pop
ular songs" Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

"This," said he, as he inhaled the balmy
October air, "is Indian summer Il always
maintained" she replied, that the Indians
were capable of good work if given the
chance. "-Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Bishop Wherefore states that when walk.
ing one day near Aldworth, where Tenny-
son had residence, he met laboring man,
from whom it occurred to him to draw some
opinion of the poet. "Mr. Tennyson lives
here, does he not?" was his first remark.
Yes, he does" HE is a great man. We'll,
I don't know what you call great; but ne
only keeps one man-servant, and he doesn't
sleep in the house "-Answers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

When bilious or costive eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

"The cals 60 a great deal faster than they
used to-" remarked the woman who was
looking out of the window with scared
face. "Yes," replied the other, ''they Ger.
tainly do. And it saves great deal of time"
II suppose it does. But it really seems as
if you weren't getting so much ride for your
money! Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

The mountain hal strangely found voice.
"Mohammed?" it repeated, thoughtfully,
"why, yes. l always regarded Mohammed
as coming man, you Meow. detroit Jour
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 100, 0OOcured. Why not let No-To -Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Mrs. Crimsonbeak Gas her husband comes
in late at night)-"What does the clock say,
John?" Mr. Crimsonbeak with difficulty
-"Nothing, madam, nothing. It's got sense
enough to say nothing. Yonkers States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Just try lOc box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Palace Car Porter-"Kin brush de dust
outer yer clothes, boss?' TravelerA"Ihere's
TO dust in my clothes, Sam" "Well, yer
doesn't look like yer was dead broke, boss"
--Ionker'S Statesman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

OF Sc cases of typhoid fever, about
nne-third were said to be traceable to
the eating of raw shell-fsh.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Trying to look like sheep has never yet
produced any wool on the back of goat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Cause for Dissatisfaction.-"Miss Oldgirl
doesn't look pleased at the account Of her
club meeting in this mornings paper Il
guess she isn't. The club is called the An
has it the Bachelor Order of Ancient Girls. y
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

The first question woman asks a fortune
teller is if her husband is true to her
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Hae's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

She had been looking at herself in the
glass. Il suppose I'll get used to it, she
said, but after what we've been through
in the last few years these tight sleeves ac-
tmally make me feel immodest." - Londop
Figaro
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Let lot of men get together, and it is
remarkable how soon they will go to talk
ing about good things to eat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

A promising mine will as surely ruin a
man in time as promising horse.-Atchison
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Atimely i'll. Essay on Artichokes is sent out
free by j. Vissering, Alton, III. Seed 81 bu.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as Cough medicine.-F. M. Abbott, 1888
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May 9, 1894.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, 1Oc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

If good resolutions were horses every
body would rile.-Ram's Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Many boys first step towards the peni
tertiary was being irregular at school,
Washington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
WINE OF CARDUl

is vegetable wine. 1t exerts wonder
fully healing, strengthening and sooth-
ing influence over the organs of woman
kind. 1t invigorates and stimulates the
whole system. 1t is almost infallible in
curing the peculiar weaknesses, IRE
gularities and painful arrangements of
woman. Year after year, in the privacy
of home-away from the eyes of every
body-it effects cures.
WINE OF CARDUI is sold for SI.OO q
bottle. Dealers in medicine sell Ii. Five
bottles usually cure the worst cases.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
SUFFERING IN SILENCE,

Women are the real heroes of the
world. Thousands on thousands of them
endure the dragging torture of the ills
peculiar to womankind in the silence of
home. They suffer on and on-weeks,
mouths, years. The story of weakness
and torture is written in the drawn
features, in the sallow skin, in the list
less eyes, in the lines of care and worry
on the face.
Unborn 1nodesty seals their lips. They
prefer pain to humiliation. Custom has
made them believe the only hope Of
relief lies in the exposure of examina-
ton aud ''local treatment"
Take ten cases of "female weakness"
and in nine of them "local treatment"
is unnecessary, There is no reason why
modest, sensitive women should sub
NIT to 1t. NAcELREE'S
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

The man who has strong will is ofte:
strong in nothing else-Ram's Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01

Gray hairs and wrinkles may come but a
happy heart is always young.-Ram's Horn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-09
THE PARK COMMISSION.

made against the Park Commission Tor some time
irresponsible
published full
of all work OF the In this 1T
criticism fault
oarey Two
expenditure
April 1897 Every improvement made in the
of bridges
facility
pride 1t
the unity such made the
in
assaults of thinking
commendadon of their flowciizens
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-09
SPANISH FINANCES.

The announcement of yesterday that
the Spanish Government has been unable
to raise money abroad and has been forced
to borrow sec, 1000, 900 from the Bank of
Spain to continue the payment of the
troops in Cuba was in nowise surprising g
to any who have given consideration to
the financial side of the contests in which
Spain is now engaged. War is not Alto
gether matter OF va!or, and the main
tenance of her dominion in Cuba and in
the Philippines has been as harassing to
the financiers ana taxpayers Of Spain as 10
her soldiers.
1t is not the custom of the Spaniards to
make the financial affairs of their Govern
ment known to the outside world as fully
as are those OF other European nations.
1t is well understood, however, that
Spain can hardly hope to meet her obliga-
tions, even if the war in Cuba should end
now, without entailing further expense.
We can readily believe. therefore. that the
agents of the Madrid Government in the
financial centers of the world have writ
ten that it is useless to depend on credit
abroad any longer, as foreign markets
will be closed 10 Spain until the war in
Cuba is over, and that no kind OF Spanish
securities would satisfy moneY-ienders.
Il is difficult to see from what sources
Spanish statesmen hope 10 be able to de-
rive an income sufficient to keep up the
war and justify them In borrowing money
from the Bank of Spain or from anybody
else. The taxpayers OF the kingdom can
bear no greater burdens than are at
present imposed on them, and certainly
nothing in the way OF revenue can be
looked for from devastated Cuba even if
her people were conquered and compelled
once more to contribute to the royal
revenues. The cost of the Spanish Gov
eminent in Cuba in times OF peace was
about $23.0o0,000 year and this has been
increased during the war about $40. .000, 900
a month. The debt piled up for Cuba is,
therefore, very large. and could not be
paid without a-virtual confiscation OF all
the property not yet destroyed in the
island.
This being the financial situation which
confronts the Spanish Government we can
well understand why those in authority
should be so willing now to offer Cuba all
the reforms her people originally asked
for. Ii can hardly be much longer before
they are willing to concede the independ-
ence itself. Castilian pride may scorn to
sheath the sword though beaten in every
battle. but even that pride cannot 60 far
when there is no money in the treasury to
pay for the gong.