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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Dentistry Without Pain.

I have at last solved the problem of
preparing teeth for filing with no
pain. This is done by the recently
discovered electric instrument which
is simple, scientific and painless, and
Is applied to the tooth with no dis
comfort to patient, but allows me to
cut out the cavity, or remove the
nerve. without least pain. As you
know, l also extract teeth without
pain.
Ny Bossier friends and patients
will find me at the same stand.
Dr.. CHAs. G. MCCLoUD.
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Personal Paragraphs.

Mrs. W. A. Abney, of Hayti, was
the guest of Mrs. s. s. Cabeen,
Friday.
Mrs. Mollie B. Curry, of Plain
Dealing, was the guest of Mrs. J.
d. Belcber, Sunday.
Mrs. sallie Abney, of Hayti, Wis
tied relatives and friends in Benton
during the past week.
Mrs. Hardy Marshall, of Sbreve-
port, was the guest of Mrs. w. NJ.
Abney, Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Doles and Mrs. W. N.
Doles, of Alden, were guests of
Mrs. s. S. Cabeen, last Monday.
Mrs. W. J. Hughes and Miss Belle
Hughes, of Rocky Mount, were the
guests of Mrs. I. 81. Martin Satur-
day.
Mr.. q. H. Montgomery and fami-
", who spent several months in
Benton, have returned to Plain
Dealing.
Mrs. r. E. Adger, of Rush Point,
and Miss Kate Thompson, of Alden,
visited relatives in Benton during
the past week.
MIR. G. 7. Fleming, of this place
and Miss Matte Mason, were mar
ned at the residence of the brides
parents, in DeSoto parish, on the 5th
instant. The Banner unites with the
friends OF the happy couple in ex-
lending hearty congratulations. May
'ney realize to the fullest their antic
'pss'ons of happiness.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

By the generosity of Bro. T. B..
Moss, loaning US S279 until we can
collect tbs subscription list, we have
settled in full with contractors Shaver
& Lee, paying them $77O for the ma
terial, building and painting of the
Benton Baptist Church House.
BUILDING COMMITTEE.
Benton, Oct. IA, 1897.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Mr.. Walter T. Co!quitt's gin, on
the Giluer Lane plantation, was
burned last Friday afternoon, to-
gether with 26 bales of cotton, and
lot OF uDginned cotton. Tie cot
ton was insured for $500. and the
gin and machinery for 5000. Six
bales belonging to Mr.. W. Boney
and % bales belonging to Mr.. J. w
Jeter, were also burned; no insu-
rance. The origin of the fire is on-
known,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
CONStNble'S Sale.

Armistead Taylor No: 80. In End Justice S
vs.. Court of the Parish of
Paten Bell. } Bossier, La.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
~ writ Of fieri facias issued by K. c. Stinson,
Justice of the Peace OF Ward 9, Bossier Par.
ish, La, in favor of Armistead Taylor and
against Paten Bell, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, October l6, 1897, the following de-
scribed property to wit:
About IA bushels o. corn, more or less.
The above described property seized as the
property OF the defendant, Paten Bell, under
said writ OF feri facias.
Terms OF Sale-Cash, subject to benefit of
appraisement.
J. NJ. MONTGOMERY, Constable,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Have It Done by Us.

Our Crayons are the best in Amer
lea +; our Pastels are unequaled; our
Oil Paintings will suit the most fas
tidious. Call and be convinced.
The BR1cE PoRTRA1T Co.,
625 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL,
LERY,"has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind 10 Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j, DAMBLY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Mr.. W. 81. Johuson's gin, on the
Big Bee Bend plantation, was burn
ed last week, together with 40 bales
OF co ton. The cotton belonged to
Irvine Stokes, and was not insured.
The gin and building were insured.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Carriers Diamond Lenses are the
hest. Use no other.

Shreveport Times, 7th: Yester-
day there was a real estate transac-
.ion of more than usual dimensions.
Mr.. J. W. Atkins, of Knox Point,
houpht of the Louisiana Land and
Investment Company, 5S2 acres of
land in Bossier parish, paying 81, 800
for it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

l. NJ. Love & Sons, of Alden
0''oge, have contracted to deliver,
- 'oe Alden Bridge depot, to Gal
.0Sas & Wright, Shreveport, $4,000
'se' OF lumber, monthly, for a Pc
NOD Of twelve months.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Heavy rains fell at this place on
last Saturday afternoon and nigh ,
and Sunday afternoon and night,
accompanied by thunder, lightning
and strong southeast winds. The
downfall was about three-fourths of
an inch. The rain was general
throughout the State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR, PINE BLUFF,
ARK, OcT 10 TO 23.-For above &C.
casion the Cotton Belt Route will
sell round trip tickets to Pine Bluff
and return at rate of one fare for the
round trip; date of sale, Oct. Is to
%, inclusive; return limit, Oct. "a.
O. R. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Inc news service of The CHICAGO
CHRONICLE is complete. Those who
nave not read this model newspaper
lately should send for sample COPY.
'aey are cheerfully sent free.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

ED-TRUSTWORTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in Louisiana.
Monthly sos and expenses. Position steady.
Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. w.
Chicago. set %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Dispatches and reports from all
sections of Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee,
indicate a drouth, destroying hopes
of top crop of cotton and causing
the plant to open prematurely. In
many sections water is very scarce
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Mr.. G. J. Fosters barn, contain
ing a large quantity of alfalfa, was
burned a few days ago; loss, about
$4,000, partly insured. Cause of
the fire unknown.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Diamond Setting, Lense Grind
ing, Matchmaking, Engraving,
Jewelry Manufacturing and Repair,
Ing, done at Leon NJ. Carter's-
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

The patrons Of Bmma School
want a first grade teacher. Address,
W. j. Johnston, j. M. Cole, or w.
l.. Cole, Emma postoffice.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

The Shreveport Times notes a
scarcity of water in some portions
of that city and vicinity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

a special order has been issued
"'as Shreveport quarantine guards
:" permit no person to enter that
wy between 9 p. NJ. and $50 AN
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Absolutely the gerry best repairing
of all kinds done at Carriers Jewelry
Store, POP Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Just Received.

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand a large lot of corn, oats
aud hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys. office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

10 My Friends Of Bossier.
In connection with my Commission and
Cotton Factorage business, / have opened a
Retail and Wholesale Grocery at III Texas
Street, Shreveport, La, carrying a full and
complete stock Of Fancy and Heavy
Groceries.
Also. Grain, Hay and Feed Stuff of all de
scription.
Give me trial order. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
Ship me your Cotton, Hides, Wax, Honey,
Wool, Eggs and Poultry, and insure you the
best price Shreveport can pay. Write inc.
Sincerely your friend,
JOHN PICKETT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

Your eyes tested free, at Carter's,
2o2 Texas street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14

.,s ..e Cartsr's Diamond Lenses for
'psssacles and Eyeglasses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-14
Boss1ER CRY, La, !
,--1>- H-I~L p SOno


Total. II ,SOl Bales Cotton
The assessment roll of the alluvial
district for 1897 was accepted, and
the Assessor was allowed 500 for
same.
The list of produce tax for 1896,
as required by Section 6, Act. No.
IS, of 1894, showing 1907 bales Of
cotton produced in the district, WIS
accepted, and, on motion of M.
Belcher, the Assessor was allowed
$50 for same.
Mr.. R. E. Wyche appeared before
the Board and made application to
purchase 80 acres of land.
On motion of Mr.. Belcher the
President appointed Messrs. Hodges,
Moss, and Cash, as committee to
investigate the land applied for by
Mr.. Wyche, with authority to con-
tract for sale of same.
On motion of Mr.. Cash the Presi-
dent and Secretary were authorized
to draw the following warrants Oh
the State Auditor:
No. 98-H. H. Montgomery, Assess
ment Roll, 1897, 500 90
99-H. H. Montgomery, List Pro-
duce tax, 1896, 50 90
low. H. Scanland, printing pro-
ceedings, so 90
1Ol-J. II. Cabeen, salary as Secre-
tary, to October Is, $50 60
On motion of MIR. Belcher, the
Board adjourned until the first
Thursday in January, 1898.
j. H. CABEEN, Secretary.
The Atlanta constitution., 1897-12-27
EARNS AND FARMERS -
< Short Talks With the Men Who Guide the Plo1


riety, when it is sometimes done. 1t would
probably prove more satisfactory to engage
some farmer or scotsman to ship you
barrel Of potatoes about the first OF March
and bed them
The Atlanta constitution., 1897-12-27

IN favor Of a reduction, but unalterably
opposed 10 any Legislation to that end
The Atlanta constitution., 1897-12-27

/. Write plainly ami TO the point
giving only the questions to which
answers are desired.
.. Conhne inquiries strictly to mat.
ters concerning the farm.
3. Never ask for angwer by mail.
{. Never ask where an article can
be had. Dcr the price.
8. Always give your fun nomeand
address. { you DO not wish your
nome p-hliahed, say so, and Initials
only viii he printed.
g. Carefully file thla page fo' Future
reference. and befor" writing ex-
amino your lille 10 see IL it ms not
been already answered,
7. Look uhead aud send In you- In
erIriea eecy, DO not expect us TO
"aus9er IN next paper" The edi'oc
must hand in his copya q week beiC:s
the paper - published,
&. Address ail inquiries and com.
municatiope for taia department TO
TIE CONS'plTUTION,
(t and r. Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
France Rejoicing,

The enthusiasm in France over the
Franco-Russian alliance knows no bounds
The entire nation seems to have taken a.
holiday to rejoice. with the abandon of that
volatile. happy people. over the words Of
the czar and the reception accorded to
President Faure in st. Petersburg. The
key note of all the shouting and singing
and newspaper eulogizing Is the hope that
this alliance will result in the recovery of
Alsace-Lorraine from Germany. Sober
men, who have studied the trend of conti-
mental events since the war of 1870 and
have kept out OF the present whirl of popu
lar frenzy, know that this is out of oues-
ton, and that Germany Is quite as near the
car as France. But sober thought can have
no place in the wild excitement that has
followed the visit to Russia. The nation "a
In one of its characteristic moods of low
and will not be discouraged by any words.
however wise and well founded, that tend
to throw cold water on the sentiment OF the
moment. Across the channel in England
the alliance Is thought to he one. move In a
general campaign now being slowly and
carefully worked out by tho car and the
kaiser to form continental combination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
The Maryland Situation.


City convention First. that the repubii-
can party of Maryland would not submit
to bossisn; and. second. that the new
primaries ordered for the city of Balti-
more should be fairly held, and that they
should reflect the best sentiment of the
PARTY there to the most acceptable
ticket legislative and municipal, for sup
pert at the polls in November. Clearly.
therefore. unless the spirit of bossism is
laid, and unless pains are taken to secure
a city and legislative ticket in Baltimore
which all the friends of sound money can
and will Loyalty support in the campaign,
nothing will have been gained for the
sound money cause
1t is to be said with regret that not all
of the signs are encouraging for happy
issue out of the difficulty Some of those
who lost at Ocean City are still dsgruntled.
and are talking in very unwise way.
They have nothing to gain by this. but the
party everything to lose Equally true is
II. too. that some of those who won at
Ocean City are talking in a way altogether
injudcious. If one boss was dethroned
at Ocean City, certainly another was not
SCI up in his place. The decree entered by
that convention was for harmony, based
upon conference. mutual concessions and a
carefully ascertained knowledge of what
would best subserve. not any faction, nor
the aspirations of any individual for any
Office. but the whole sound money cause
Candidates We're to be named and course
was 10 be pursued calculated to bring all
the friends of sound money to the polls and
to register a sound money success
Baltimore is recognized as the key to
the situation Not only is city ticket to
be nominated. but q legislative ticket as
well. Both tickets should be composed OF
the strongest men obtainable-strong not
only in point of personal character but
In the elements of that kind of popularity
requisite in a candidate for office. For
tuEately. the two men most prominently
mentioned for mayor are of the highest
personal excellence. Mr. Marburg and Nh
Malster are citizens above reproach. The
choice will be made between them, and
whichever is chosen will deserve and should
receive the cordial support of the other
By no other means may success in No
vember be secured. And every republican
in the city should participate in the pri-
maries. aid to the fullest in forwarding the
interests of his favorite, and then Loyalty
acquiesce in the result if the fight goes
against him. and cheerfully and as en-
ergetically work for the nominee.
This is not the time for either sulking
or too much assertion The man who loses,
loses heavily if he loses his temper. Poor
losers are never safe leaders. The man
who wins has little cause for assertion
little time for it, indeed. if he is properly
alive to the necessities of the situation
Properly husbaEding a victory is both a
difficult and an important piece of bust
-hA
therefore. and those who won, will give
heed TO these little elemental truths they
viii do the cause of sound money a great
service. Otherwise, they will meet defeat
in November and will deserve to meet it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
Arbitrnte the Coal Strike.

There will be occasion for general regret
II the latest plan proposed for settling the
coal strike fails of adoption. 1t is arbitra-
tion pure and simple. and arbitration is
the great desidcratum. Each side should
be willing 10 submit its contention to
board in the organization of which 1t has
had an equal voice. The miners are de-
nlandins not only an advance on existing
rates but an advance to a stated figure.
coupled with certain specified conditions.
The operators show a willingness to pay
mere than the present rate, and while
Directing TO the top figure named by the
miners. are also willing to have the new
rate fixed by arbitrators. Arbitration there
fore would be certain to give the miners :.
partial victory, and maybe terms by which
they would materially benefit.
Arbitration, it may be said again, is the
great desideratum. 1t is the child of organ
lied labor. When labor first began its fight
for recognition the road was a hard one to
travel Its first step-that of organizing
1tseii-was disputed II won that fight by
patience and conservatism. Then came the
fight TO have that organization recognized
IL the adjustment of wages and other con-
ditions OF employment And that fight was
won by patience and conservatism though
ever difficulties of sporadic Impotence on
the one side and of sporadic unreasona BILE
ness on the other. But arbitration as a
principle was reached, and il has been
repeatedly most benefcially invoked 1t is
the best achievement up to date and con-
tains more of the elements of safety and
Justice Tor both labor and capital than any
other principle in operation under the gov
eminent Labor. therefore, no less than
capital, should continue TO support ii with
al the force it can command.
1t has repeatedly been noted and always
Win truth, that the present strike in the
II am has been well conducted Although
extending over wide stretch of territory
and involving men both native and foreign
Dorm. 1t has been marked by but few exhi-
bitions OF force The strikers in circum-
stances at times of much excitement have
Carried themselves We'll. The processes of
the courts, though warmly complained of
have been respected. So that a most an
proPriate ending of what has been in sucb
large measure so well conducted would he
the submission of the whole case to honor
able arbitration. and a faithful abidanca n,
Doth sides by the decision rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
A Power for Good.

From the West Chester Pa.) Morning Republican.
We doubt whether there is a daily paper
published anywhere that Is generally
circulated in the city where it is published
as the Washington Evening Star. 1t Is
an afternoon paper, ably edited, full of the
latest local, departmental aud general
news. and noted for it's reliability and solid
worth throughout the newspaper world. 1t
is as much one of the institutions of the
National Capital as are the three branches
of the government. Its influence is phe-
nomenal, and it is equally powerful among
the poor and lowly as it is with the high
est officials of the National Government.
1t is not neutral paper, but 1t has opin-
ions on all live subjects, and these opin-
ions are positively stated on proper occa-
sion. 1t is moreover, daily paper at
Washington whose editorial column is not
for sale. And those who have acquaintance
with Washington journalism will appreciate
what that means.
The Evening Star is one of the few pa
pers that publish their circulation. and
swear to it, and in connection with this
rule somewhat interesting controversy
has arisen between The Star and Printers
Ink" Not that The Star has claimed too
much. but that in Printers Inks" opinion
1t claimed too little. The Evening Star
claims as circulation only the number of
copies actually placed in the hands of read
ers. hence possible buyers. Printers
Ink holds that If a publisher states the
number OF papers actually printed he has
given full statement as to circulation.
clude that The Star is right in this con-
troversy, but we believe our brethren of
the press and surely our advertisers will
generally coincide with us. The copies of
newspaper that are not distributed are
of no earthly value to the advertiser
What he wants te know, in order to de-
termine whether the price paid for the
space he buys is reasonable, is how many
possible buyers his advertisement reaches
This The Evening Star tells him. this any
newspaper should be able to tell him, end
advertisers who do not get that definite
information from paper have reason to
mistrust the correctness of whatever
claims to circulation are made
The Evening Star, as our readers are
probably aware. Is one of the money-mak-
ing papers of the land. and the number
of those who value it is many, MANY
thousands. But we doubt il among them
ali any one appreciates The Star more
highly than does the Washington corre-
spondent. No matter how eminent the
correspondent may be In the profession The
Star is the sheet-anchor of his hopes, and
II he should by any accident be deprived
of his copy, and not be able to get an
other. his budget for that night would be
slim indeed. Paragraphs are taken bodily
and wired to the home offices, and the
good-natured owners of The Star bid the
boys" welcome to all they want. 1t is a
great paper, power for good, and next
to the Morning Republican 1t Is the paper
we love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
breaking Records.

saturday was great day for the record
breakers The established standards Of
human ana equine achievement were
fd'dei successfully in four cases and the
world now faces new limitations. tn,
nncs' notable success in this line was the
Work OF the PAGER Star Pointer. who went
ME IN minute. SO seconds and a quar-
tef' thus breaking by a second and quar-
Ter 'he best previous performance by a
harness horse For long time the horse
breeders lave looked forward 10 the eyo-
luton Ct two-minute PAGER That time
has bsea set as the goal Of hopes in this
direction. and it has been thought for
Some time that John X. Gentry's mile in
@fNs- would stand as the best achievement.
sssr Pointer. however. has made new
MARI TIA; must be beaten unless the
breeders If PAGERS are to acknowledge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

From the Baltimore News.

rom tne baltlmore News.
Some good friend of Senator Wellington
should see to it that reporters are kept
away from him. 1t Is seldom now that he
appears in print that he does not say some
thing that had much better be left unsaid.
1t is a sad disappointment to many people
that he resolrtely shuts his eyes to the
most patent facts and goes blindly forward
In the wrong path when the right one looks
SO much safer and easier and pleasanter
He absolutely refuses to learn. He talks
today with the utmost noncbalance about
furnishing this man who opposes his
plans and ''rewar6ing' that one who helps
him along. apparently unconscious of the
fact that the people Of Maryland are sick
to nauseation of that sort of thing. To
hear Senator Wellington talk now 1t is
difficult to realize that he Is the man who
rode into power on wave of revolt against
bossism and the prostitution of federal and
state office to the use of a political ma
chine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
For Example,

For Example.
'Tis not the long vociferoHs phrase
Which brings respect profound;
The one whose merits most amaze
Is be who makes no sound.
The bobolink full sweetly sings,
And yet the average choice
Unto him as a reed bird clings
When he doesn't raise his voice.