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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
NEW BOOKS.

| Pioneers of Evolution, from Thales to
Huxley. With all intermediate chapter
on the cause of arrest of the movement
By Edward ClOdd. New YORK: ID. Appleton
& Co. Price $3.50.
Mr.. Clodd is one of the most aggressive
| partisians of the modern doctrine of evo-
luton and is well known as a writer on
popular scientific subjects. In the above
work he has produced an interes ting vol
ume and one that is many respects valu-
able. He has done good service in max
ing it clear that the speculations of the
ancient philosophers can be more or less
identified with the modern theory of evo-
luton. 'The pioneers of evolution ~ re-
marks MIR. Ciodd, ''the first on record to
doubt the truth of the theory of special
creation--whether the work of depart
mental gods or of one Supreme Deity mat
tiers not-lived in Greece about six CEN
turtles before Christi He dates the OF igin
of the evolutionary idea from the specula-
ton of Thales of Ionia 600 B. c. and
passes in review the doctrines of Anaxi-
menes, who held that the primary sub
that it was fire, and that of Anaximander
who taught that the origin of life was to
be found in the ''moist element as it was
evaporated by the sun. Thales, the
earlier philosopher, believed that the prim-
airy substance was water, and he main
tanned that nothing comes into being
out of nothing and that nothing passes
away into nothing
Mr.. Clodd finds the atomic theory
taught by Epicurus three hundred years
before Christ. About three hundred and
fifty years afterward appeared the Roman
philosopher, Lucretius, whose specula-
tions revealed an approximate approach
to modern theories more closely than did
his predecessors.
After these philosophers there followed
a long period of arrest until the revival
of the evolution idea in modern times,
under the teaching of Darwin and Wal
lace, followed by their Interpreters,
Huxley, Spencer and other writer's who
have made the doctrine familiar ''Be-
tween birth and revival" remarks the
author, ''the nepenthe of dogma drugged
the reason,'' and the influence of the
church became paramount and arrested
philosophical inquiry. 1t is in the chap
ter on this ARREST of Inquiry that Mr..
Clodd becomes more severely partisan
and deals in his most trenchant para
graphs. This is followed by sketch of the
revival of science from the year 1900 to
1860, when Mr.. Darwin's work was pub
lished.
As resume of the history of evolution,
in ancient and modern times, Mr.. Clodd's
work will have value to all students
1t is written in popular style and is
"easy" reading. 1t contains engraved
portraits of Darwin, Wallace, Huxley and
Spencer. 1t is interesting to notice that
the author says that, Through the cour-
tesy of Herbert Spencer, he was per-
mitted to see the original documents
which show that the theory of evolution
as whole. e., as dealing with the nom
living as well as with the living contents
of the universe-was formulated by Mr.
Spencer in the year preceding the publ
cation of the Origin of Species. :"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
ARE MODERN CHARITY METHODS
WISE2"
BY REV. F. W. HAMILTON.

MODERN charity methods are SUBJ
jected to certain criticisms, which de-
serve attention. It is said that the
expense accounts OF the Associated
Charities show that more money is
expended for organization than for
relief. Those who make this criti-
cism fail to understand that the work
of the Associated Charities is to pre-
vent restitution, and not simply to
relieve it. The money that is spent
in organization goes to render aims
giving unnecessary, and, therefore,
helps the poor more than many times
the sum could do if expended in
temporary relief.
1t is sometimes said that the Asso-
ciated Charities methods are not eff
ticient. All charity workers are hui
man, and inefficiency is to be found
everywhere, but these criticisms are
based mainly upon the complaints
of people who fail to get what they
want. Any wise charity worker knows
that applicants for relief do not al
ways want what is best for them. The
records of the Associated Charities
will bear comparison with organiza-
tons of any other kind, with respect
to the efficiency of the real work
done.
Another criticism is that associated
charity methods are too slow, and the
applicant suffers while Investigations
are being made. AS matter of fact,
really urgent cases are always re-
lieved without delay and pending in
vestigation.
The criticism is made that asso-
ciated charity work is all machinery,
and lacks the human element. Such
criticism is possible only from those
entirely ignorant of associated char
itY methods. The main reliance of
associated charity work is friendly
visiting, and the central thought in
the Associated Charities idea is to
bring together with personal, sym
pathetic relations, the individuals
who have and the individuals who
lack.
RoXBURY, Mass.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
Forthcoming Work on the Nicaragua
Canal.

: Mr.. Henry 1. Sheldon, a practical and
busy business man of Chicago, having
visited Nicaragua and having personally
inspected the ship canals of Suez, Kiel
and Manchester, and had many conferen-
ces with expert engineers, gives in his
volume entitled ''Notes on Nicaragua, - to
be published by A. C. McClnrg Il Co.
his reasons for his belief that that the
Nicaragua Canal is both advisable and
practicable. He tells the story of his
visit to Nicaragua, pleads for the re-
sumption of work on the canal, and
recommends that the United States
should both undertake the whole re-
sponsibility of making it and afterward
control the management. He shows by
figures that the average distance that
would be saved by means of this canal is
greater than that saved by the Suez
Canal, and that this new route would
greatly increase our trade with both sides
of the Pacific. The book appeals to all
who wish to see the revival of our mer-
camille marine and the increased pros
perity of our manufactures. The book is
to be illustrated by three maps and
twenty full page half tone engravings
from photographs.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29

Ian Maclaren contributes to the May
number of tine North American Review
most attractive paper entitled simply
"Henry Drummond." AS the fellow
student of Professor Drummond at Edin-
burg University, and lifelong friend,
these memoirs of one of the most brilliant
men of our day from the pen of the author
of ''Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush, are
invested with a charm and value peculi-
arly and unapproachably their own.
Among the short articles in this number
are: Progressive Inheritance Taxes"
by Max West; ''The Fourth of July and
Ballot Reform, - by the Rev. A. B. Riker,
d. D., and Mistakes About judicial Pro-
cedure in Mexico" by the Mexican Min
lister.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
Bfrd-Life: Guide to the Study of our
Common Birds BY Frank M. Chapman
New YORK: d. Appleton 4 Co. Price 81 Is.

Bird-Life: A Guide to the Study of our
Common Birds BY Frank M. Chapman
New YORK: ID. Appleton 4 Co. Price $l.75.
The author of this work is assistant
curator of the department of mammalogy
and ornithology in the American Museum
of Natural History in New York. He is
also the author of Handbook of Birds
of Eastern and North America and is
well known as an authority in his depart
ment The work which he has now given
to the public is popular compendium of
bird-lore and a scientific description of
the lives and habits of our familiar birds
1t is fascinating volume and makes MS
acquainted with many interesting details
of the life of our "Iittle Brothers of the
Air." The author INDUCES in very little
sentiment in describing the birds and
their ways and doings, his purpose being
to communicate scientific knowledge and
exact information, regarding the mys-
teries of the Bried- world He is not,
however, unmindful of tie beautiful les
sons which we may learn from study of
the birds. A simple touch here and there
lifts the thought of the reader to the wise
piONiolOn VI NATURE lOf LDe care, SUSIE
nance and benefit of the feathered crea-
tion. The book is beautifully illus
trated by over a hundred drawings by
Ernest Seton Thompson, a bird artist of
rare requirements and delicate touch
The work furnishes in most accessible and
convenient form, and at moderate
price, all the information which is needed
for popular use.
1t is book which should be in every
home for the study of all, and especially
young people, in this most interesting
branch of natures wonderful domain. No
more wholesome influence can come from
the study of book, than will assuredly
come from this work of Mr. Chapman's, as
its pages are read and studied. Even a
glance at the beautiful illustrations will
surely have refining and educational in
fiuence especially, over the young.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29

1.-THE Ladies' Pictorial' says: "Lord
Stanley has good deal of reason just now
to congratulate himself on circumstance
of which he was humorously reminded in
the House of Commons last week-namely,
that he has narrowly escaped being Crown
1t is fact that some years ago the crown
of Greece was offered to, and declined by,
the Earl of Derby. Had he accepted it,
Lord Stanley might now have been face to
face with the Turks and the concert of
Europe instead Of presiding over the
Kitchen Committee of the House of Com
mons"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
THE LIQUOR POWER AN ANAR-
OHIST.
RoXBURY, Mass,

Probably not one man in a thousand
knows the desperate character of the
average men engaged in the liquor bust
ness.-how they defy law and boast of
their violations of law; nor do our peo-
pie know to what extent liquor men
have resorted to murder to prevent the
enforcement of laws against their wicked
calling. What we need in our Ameri-
can cities more than all else to redeem
them from the reproach they have de-
served of being the worst governed cities
in the world, is an era of rigid law en-
forcement. especially against whatever
tends to disturb public peace and pro.
duce crime and mendicancy, for all of
which our saloon system is chargeable
beyond all other agencies combined.
Here are a few of our martyrs to the
lawless liquor power, as published in
the New York Voice last month in an
swer to the inquiry of correspondent
of that paper, under the caption:
OUR oU1zzING CLUB.
Kindly inform me through the 20 uiz-
zing" column who have been martyrs to
the temperance cause. and oblige,
HAwARDEN. Iowa. GEORGE W. W.
The following are few of the more
prominent cases: On Nov. A, 1881, COL
Watson B. Smith, chairman of the Law
and Order League of Omaha, was shot
to death because of his efforts to en-
force the law against saloon-keepers.
On Aug. 3. 1886, Rev. George c..
Haddock, of Sioux City, Iowa, was shot
dead by brewer, for the reason that he
was making vigorous fight against
saloon-violators of that place.
On March 7, 1887. S. E Logan, of Des
Moines. Iowa. was shot to death by en-
ployees of Hurlburt, Hess & Co.. liquor
dealers, because, as sworn officer. he
was making arrests of violators of the
liquor laws.
On May 5, 1887, after three former at
tempts on his life, Roderick Dhu Gam
brell. editor of The Sword and Shield, a
prohibition paper of jackson, Miss, was
foully murdered by an official of the
saloon mems local committee.
On Sept. 10. 1892, Joseph B. Rucker,
of Somerset, KY, was shot and MORALLY
wounded by saloon-keeper. Rucker
was exposing the liquor business in his
paper, The Reporter.
On Nov. IL, 1892. Rev. j. r. Moffett. of
Danville, Va, editor of Anti-Liquor, was
murdered by an ex-barkeeper, because
of his relentless attacks upon the liquor
business.
On May l. 1898 William X, Glover.
was shot to death while attempting to
enforce the law against blind tigers"
near Lithia Springs. Ga.
On Oct. 16, 1893. DIR. w. Schumacher.
at Alderman, Miss, received five bull
let's in his body and died Immediately.
A saloon-keeper was the assassin. DR..
Schumacher was attempting to enforce
the liquor lave.
On Jan. IL. 1892. Rev. Charles H. Ed
wards was shot and killed at Kake Is
land, Alaska, by a liquor-desler. Mr..
Edward offense consisted in attempt
Jag to enforce the liquor laws.-SOlid
Facts. Akron. o.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
The Open Mystery: Reading of the Mo-
sale Story Bv A. d. T. Whitney. Boston:
HOught0n, Miffin 4 Co. Price 81 20.

The Open Mystery: A Reading of the Mo-
sale Story BY A. d. T. Whitney, Boston:
HOughton, Miffin 4 Co. Price SIPS.
In this volume Mrs. Whitney presents
what might be described as an exposition
of the spiritual meanings of the books of
Moses Her attempt is to reach and I'M
derstand the central unity of the ancient
records. 1.-THE secret of Holy Scripture, {"
she remarks, lis perpetual making mani
fest the Bible is not to be read or argued
on the surface; the truth for which it was
lived and written lies below" This gives
the key to her purpose in unfolding the
story of creation, the history of the Gar
den of Eden of the first crime, and the
deluge. The career of the paJriarchs, the
events and signs of Exodus, and the wan
behring's in the wilderness, are presented
with view to developing the Fellow
ship of the Mystery" which was from the
beginning, and intended primarily to en-
gage the attention of mankind for the
hidden truth and instruction contained
therein. There is a slight reminder of
the teaching of Swedenborg in Mrs. Whit
ney's expositions. A deeply religious
spirit breathes throughout her pages, and
they contain many suggestive and beauti-
full thoughts. No one can rise from this
new reading of the Mosaic Story without
having the spiritual conceptions quick
ened, and deeper and richer sense of the
ancient story awakened. The Christ-life
of the world is the end of all endeavor to
trace and comprehend these initials of
revelation. Beginning with the Mosaic
story the author finds all history and ex-
perience leading unto Christ, and his reve-
lation the fulhllment and demonstration
of everything that had gone before. SIN
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29

ter Of the specific work OF the former.
1t says: IA learned ministry is an en-
ticing hobby with some of our people.
A wellinformed membership is the cor
responding need in the pews. Cannot
something be done to induce the latter
class to cultivate more acquaintance
with the themes assigned to the form.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29
An Entieing Hobby.

1.-THE Central Presbyterian" in dis
cussing a phase of the relation of the
pulpit and pew. makes plea for a bet.
ter acquaintance on the part of the lat.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-29

the final analysis there are but few es
sential verities that can even appear to
stand separately. At the heart of all is
the absolute unity which we seek by any
research into Truth
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
Goods Must be Sold.

AS [ am determined to retire from
business i'll Shreveport, aud as my
lease expires In 60 days, am com
PEELED to place my entire stock of
strictly tirst.class Clothing, Gents
Furnishings and Hats, at the mercy
of the public. Goods will be sold
at any price SO as to Realize Quick
Cash, which must be had. Cost will
not be considered, as l am Ietermin.
ed TO sell.
Suits that were $1,000 are now $3.50.
Suits that were $3.50 are now IS 80.
Suits that were SO are now $40.
Pants that were 81 are now 50 so.
Pants that were s. are now 50 90.
Pants that were Sc are now 81 90.
Overcoats that were 81 80, now 80.
Boys and Children's Suits at same
proportion. The above list does not
comprise the one-hundredth part of
the bargains that will be showered
out during the next sixty days.
Come and lay in supply, as the
stock will be sacrificed at any price.
j. LEVIN,
C!o'hier and Fnrnisher, near corner
Market, 227 Texas ST., Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
Death of Mr.. J. L. Biggs.

Mr.. Joseph Lawson Biggs died
at bis home in Bellevue, of pneu-
monia, at 3:25 on last Sunday mora
ing, 10 the S3rd year of his age.
Mr.. Biggs was born in Tennessee
September 18th. 1914; moved from
that State to Ripley, Miss, when a
young man, and from Mississippi to
Bellevue about 1S47, where he lived
until bis death He lived a life of
honor and usefulness and set a no.
bic example for those who shall
come after him. Of strictest integ-
rity, of large experience and sound
Judgment, he was valuable citizen
and made others happier aud better
BY bis life-work, for no good cause
liked his prompt and generous sup
port. He was friend to the poor,
Jealous Mason, a devoted Metho-
dist, loving husband and a kind
father. The carping of "chattering
DAVIS of men" he smiled at, and
strong in the faith of his convictions
be went straight to the goal of his
own conclusions. Age did not dim
Ills ardor nor narrow his vision So
That, when the days came, when the
streshth of his strong arm slowly
weakened and weishty responsibili-
Ties were delegated to others, tue
hight of his mind dimmed not
Voucbsafed years beyond the allot-
ted share of man, he improved every
one OF them. and when death came
ne beckOned to him with a steady
uanu and an uuwavering eye. This
mans methods formed a character
and moral force. His influence will
not die. To have known him, as the
writer did, was benediction.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

Bossier mourns the death of
another one of her oldest and best
citizens, for Mr.. S. j. Boggs is dead
lie dled at his home in ward 4 on
the 9TH instant, and thus passes
away good man, useful citizen, a
true Mason and devoted Christian.
His supreme honesty and unfincL.
Ing integrity and faithfulness to his
people and country, commanded the
admiration of all men. His remains
were inferred with Masonic hopors
Wednesday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
Frank SerWich.
The Popular Restaurant and Hotel
of Shreveport for Ladies, Gen
tlemen and Children.

Shell and bulk Oysters for families;
salt water and shell Fish of all kinds.
Meals, best in the city, for Is cents.
Lunch Counter and short orders
in the best style. Open day and
night.
Ten new and elegantly furnished
Rooms just opened up stairs over the
Restaurant.
The finest and best accommoda-
tons in Shreveport; either American
or European plan. Location central
right in the heart of the city!
Everything neat, new and first
class
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
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 in 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, 1897-12-09
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, I also extract teeth without
pain.
My 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, 1897-12-09

During the month of December
we will sell our entire stock at cost
price for cash. Each dollar entities
the purchaser to a ticket on our doll
to be given away Christmas.
MARY A. FILES MiLLINEY Co.,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
L. NJ. VAUGHAN,

l.. NJ. Carter, the Shreveport
Jeweller, recently bought bank
rupt stock of watches, diamonds
and jewelry, at less than manufac-
turers' cost. They are being sold
at prices which defy competition
Call and see them at POP Texas ST..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
S2624 So

You do not need to buy unless it
suits you, and you are especially in
yited to call at Carriers jewelry
store, 202 Texas street, Shreveport.
You will see many things in the
iewelry line that will delight you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

Col. j. A. Snider is the Democrat
ic nominee for Delegate to the Con-
stitutional Convention from Bossier
parish. He is a distinguished law
yer, good Democrat, excellent gen.
teman, and one whom the people
can we'll afford to trust. He will be
elected.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

L. N. Carriers new stock of jewel
~ was bought at a bankrupt sale
at mnch less than manufacturers
cost, and is being sold at prices that
astonish everybody. Call and See it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

You can get the full worth of
your money for anything you bpy
at Carriers jewelry store 2O2 Texas
street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
Have 1t 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 BRIcE PORTRAIT Co.,
625 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

It is useless to keep telling people
uhat TO do. Go and show them. If
vou can't show them you can't tell
them correctly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

That Sugar House classes "
Kept by Dowell & Beasley is
very nice indeed. They are bead
quarters for hams, breakfast bacon.
dried fruits and can goods of ali
kinds. Go to them for home made
and creamery butter, light bread,
saur krout, pickles and vegetables.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

Won will meet with a cordial well
come at Carriers iewelry store, 2O2
Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

whether you intend to buy or not,
you should see the many new and
Oeau1liul goods at Carriers jewelry
wore, 2O2 Texas street, Shreveport.
LOU viii be welcomed and kindly
treated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09
We Offer this Week:

White embroidered flannel, 85c quality,
ptA J di IL
White embroidered nanuel, 81 25 quail
ltS, per yard
White embroidered flannel, al 50 quail
nicely trimmed with braid, for. "no
Figured elder downs, 75c quality, per I'D
Plain elder downs. SO in. wide, per yd..
So inch white flannel skirting, colored
borders, for. ............ -.
Misses outing suits, to IL years, each.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

Shreveport Bridge collections for
month of November, 1897:
G,Owens, West end. ...-.S117j 80
J.P. Strayhan, East end. 1866 05
NJ. Smith, night. 1893 90
Total. .S2624 So
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

The new and beautiful goods at
Carriers jewelry store, 2O2 Texas
street, Shreveport, will delight you.
See them!
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price of Subscription, in Advance.

Carriers Christmas goods are sell
ling like hot cakes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-09

When you 60 to Shreveport take
a look at the novelties at Carriers
jewelry store, 202 Texas street.
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Dentistry.

DR.. 7. NJ. Comegys, office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
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Just Received.

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand large lot of corn, oats
and hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN,