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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
RHEUMATISM AND
GENERAL DEBILITY.
From the New Era, Greensburg. Ind.

From the New Era, Greensburg. Ind.
Mrs Henry Neiman lives at Sunman Ind,
and very coy home she has. toe. A re-
porter recently called on her and found her
looking stout and WELL showing no indica-
tions that she had ever experienced days
illness in her life. But her story, as related
to the reporter, proved quite different.
About two years ago. said Mrs. Nei-
man, Il was taken i'll with sciatic rheu-
mat!sm, general debility and female weak
ness. My trouble soon told on my en-
tire system. My cheeks became thin and
pale, all energy left me, and | fell off rapidly
IN flesh. Then it was that the rheumatism
troubled ME in my lower limbs. One at
tack after another came on, growing worse
each time, till could not walk at all. OF
course | could do no work while in this con-
dition, which made life truly burden to
me. My appetite failed me and many a
night was spent in sleeplessness. Various
remedies | tried all without avail, when |
was advised by Mrs. Henry Osting and
others to try DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, the medicine having done them
such great, good in similar troubles. [
purchased box Of our druggist, Bigney &
Co., and before had taken it all began to
ease. / continued to take them, buying a
second box, and when it was nearly gone |
was able to walk about as well as ever, and
have not been troubled since.
The medicine seems to have done much
good in this locality, as many OF my neigh
bors speak favorably of it and, as for my
self; | can heartily endorse Dr. Williams
Pink Pills feeling confident that anyone
afflicted as was could easily be restored to
their usual health by their use"
To substantiate her story Mrs Neiman
gave oath as to its truth, the following being
the seal of Notary Public:
COUNTY OF RIPLEY,
STATE OF INDIANA, 3d.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, a
Notary Public, in and fot Ripley County in
the state of Indiana
(Seal) G. W BIGNEY, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
specific for troubles peculiar to females, such
as suppressions, irregularities and all forms
of weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore the glow of health to pale and sallow
checks In men they effect radical cure
in all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes never in loose bulk
at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had of all druggists, or direct by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, n. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
A FEATHERED HOUSEBREAkER.
The Cow Bird and Its Predatory Hab-


Stealthily and silently she prizes
among the thickets, following up the
trail Of warbler, sparrow or thrush like
sieutn-hound. Wonder tiny yellow
bird with a jet black cheek fits hither
with a wisp of dry grass in her beak,
ard disappears in the branches OF
small tree close to my studio door. Like
the shadow of fate the cow-bird sudden
ly appears, and has doubtless soon fer
rcted out her cradle.
In certain grassy bank not far from
where l am writing, at the foot of an
unsuspecting fern, song sparrow has
built her nest. Ii lies in hollow among
the dried leaves and grass, and IS so
artfully merged with its immediate
surroundings that even though you
know its precise location it still eludes
YOU. Only yesterday the last finishing
touches were made upon the nest, and
this morning, as | might have artici-
ra1ed from the excess of lisp and fwit-
ter of the mother bird, find the first
pretty broWn-spotted egg.
Surely our cCw-bird has missed this
secret haunt on her rounds. Be not de-
ccived, Within a half hour afte'' this
egg was laid the sparrow and its mate,
returning from a brief absence t. view
their prize, discover two eggs where
they had been responsible for but one.
The proving foe had already discov-
cred their secret; for she, too, is IAN
attendant on tho spring." and had been
simply biding her time. The parent
birds once out of sight, she hail stolen
slyly upon the nest, and after very
brief interval as slyly rctreated leaving
her questionable compliments, pre-
sumably with a self-satisfied chuckle
The intrudcd egg is so like it's fellow
rs to be hardly distinguishable except
in its slightly larger size. It is doubt
full whether the sparrow, In particular,
owing to this similarity, ever realizes
the deception. Indeed, the event is
possibly considered a cause for self-con-
least until her eyes are opened by the
Hateful denoucmetit Of few weeks
later. And thus the American cow
bird outcuckoos the cuckoos as an "at-
ttndant on the spring." taking her pick
among the nurseries of featherdom,
now 'lctimizng the oriole by a brief So
iourn in the swinging hammock in the
elm, here stopping moment to leave
her charge to the care of an indigo bird,
Tomorrow creeping through the grass
TO the secreted nest of the Maryland
vellow-throat, or Wilson's thrush, or
chcwink. And, unaccountable as it
would appear, here we find the same
deadly token safely lodged in the dainty
cobweb nest Of the vireo, fragile pen
dant fabric hung in the fork of sen-
| der branch which it itself would barely
appear sufficiently strong to sustain
the weight of a cow-bird without empty
ing the nest.-Wiillam Hamilton Glib
son, i'll lIarper's Magazine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
YELLED OYSTERS,
A Very PaIatable Preparation Of the
Hiyaiyes

FOR TINS purpose select even-sized oy-
'ers, then prepare an aSpic or savory
Jelly as colorless as possible, and add
IN the way of seasoning some sauce or
any addition in the way Of flavor de-
sired. Next have some dishes similar
to butter dishes, square wotild be hest.
Rinse them out with cold water and
half It'll them with aspic Jelly and allow
1t to nearly set. Then place the oyster
on it and fill up the dish with the Jelly,
seeing it is cold enough to be added to
the other without dissolving it. When
they are set hold the bottoms in warm
water for 4 second or over on the ton
ct the stove. and slide the oysters ont
onto dish. arranging them to come he
tween each other, or in a square, or an
oval, or round, and garnish each oyster
with piece of double parsley. They
are then ready to serve. Dry toast or
light toast soda cracker should be
served with them-Good Housekeep-
ing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
MANIAC IN THE CARS.
4 Drama with Satisfactory Ending
for the Hero.

for the Hero.
1t was perfectly obvious that the man
in the corner was crazy.
at least it was perfectly obvious TO
the demonstrating woman who sat
Just opposite him in the cable car.
1t WAS net 60 much the mystical Sc
ries of wiTwag signals which he was
making with his handkerchief as the
amazing contcrtiOnS of his face. In
the intervals of these contortiOns he
stared intently in the direction of his
nervous yis-a-vis, but at nothing in
the world, SO vague was his look, Then
he would tap the bridge of his nose
with his finger, grimace, and screw his
features into horrible expressions of
malignant madness.
The poor woman didn't know what
to do.
Her alarm was so apparent that all
the others in the car noticed it, even
the man himself none of his lucid in
tervaIs, and thereafter his perform
ances became more violent than ever.
Every physician knows that maniacs
delight i'll playing upon the terrors of
those who exhibit fear of them. Per-
hars the woman herself knew it; at any
rate, her feelings finally reached an in
tenSitv such that when the man half
rose from his seat she ehrank into her
corner with a stitied squeak, which
brought from him 4 glance of triumph,
Or perhaps it was surprise. But he only
-
disappointment, as if his time bad not
yet ccsnc, which, indeed, it hadn't.
Therefore she held herself gathered
close, with every muscle strained ready
10 spring and flee. She didn't have
long to wait.
The man looked toward her with that
terrible unseeing stare. His fists
clenchcd The handkerchief clcnched in
one of them jerllcd in short, sharp oscil
lations. His eyes began to bulge out.
His face became purple. Beneath his
curling lips could be seen his teeth, bare
to the gums. He leaned forward to-
ward the horror-struck woman, his face
protruding almost into hers. His sharp,
hot breath was on her cheek, and just
as his arms Went up to clutch she made
one bound from the seat that took her
half way down the car.
Two more leaps landed her on the
platform. Thence with a mad yell she
launched herself forth, despite the re
straining grasp Of the alarmed conduc-
tor, and was fortunately caught by q
policeman, who escorted her to the side
walk, where she wept. From behind she
heard a mad, gasping roar of lsaffied
rage, but the maniac didn't follow.
He didn't want to. He sank back in
his seat again and wiped his fearful
eyes. Then he took out a newspaper
and began to read. 1t had been a hard
struggle, but it had ended in victory.
He had got that sneeze out.-N. Y. Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
NOVELTIES IN SILK.

Some rich dark shades Of red are show
Ing In moire velours.
Black silk net with q satin edge is
used for thick neck ruches.
Beyond doubt red-brilliant and dark
O. well-will be the fall color.
Reddish-purple grounds with white
scrolls mako stylish foulards.
Plain-colored satin duchesse has the
call for trimmings and combinations.
Chiffon ribbons are in lovely delicate
colorings, but are. of course, perisha-
BILE.
Crenmcolored chrysanthenums on q
coral ground make a lovely satin broche.
Glace taffeta for Innings next fall will
show strong pink, red, green and vio-
let tints.
Watercress green Is q favorite shade
for tho coming millinery ribbons,
gauzes. chiffons, etc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
MYSTERIOUS WAYS OF WARTS.
One That Was "Wfshed OF" of a
ChtII'A Elmer

THE more 1 study into the cues.
ton of warts" said a well-known ply.
stefan, the more convinced 1 am that
there is but little known of them. 1t
is surprising what few references are
made to warts by the standard writer's.
In many of the leading books on sur
gerry there is no mention at all of warts,
and as a result physicians are almost as
much in the dark about them as 9TH
ers. To tell the truth. have got more
information from old nurses about
warts than [ ever did from my medical
or surgical lectures or from my read
ing. Hundreds and hundreds of times
patients have asked me how to get rid
Of warts, and my answer has generally
been to let them alone and that they
would go away as mysteriously as they
came. Of course, l could cut them off
or burn them off with caustic or nitric
acid, but my experience has been that
two or three came back for every one SO
removed.
"a few weeks since I was visiting the
wife of southern senator, who has
two grandchildren with her this win
ter. One of the grandchildren had a
big wart on the end of the forefinger of
he ri ght hand, and, of course, hit it
every time the child touched anything.
I was asked if 1 could do anything to
remove it, and I replied, as usual, to
let it alone and that in a short time it
would disappear. This. however, was
but little comfort to the lady. who said
the child, little boy of four years, was,
she thought, in constant pain from it.
then told her that if she wished the
wart from the little fellow and on her
self it would likely change places, and
that it would be necessary for her to
wish very hard to make a sure trans
fer. 7 had forgotten all about it till n
few days later, when visited the lady
again. Strange as it may sound, the
wart had left the grandchild's finger
and was on her own, and giving her a
great deal of pain, too."-Washingto
Star
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians. rs the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
une. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney g. Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
An Interesting Item.

BY reason of its mileage and location, the
Texas & Pacific Railway is the most impor
tant of all railway lines in Texas. 1t trav-
erses the Lone Star State from East to
West, through the most progressive towns,
great forests of pine, and the broad prairies
and well-kept farms, affordng 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 Home
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 to
CASTOR Meslier, Gent Pass'r & Tkt. Agt,
Dallas, Tex.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
Largest in the World.

New Haven, Ct, are the largest manufac-
turers of repeating rifles, repeating shot
guns, single shot rifles and ammunition in
the world. From a small beginning this
famous company has gained the enviable
position it now holds through the unequaled
excellence of it's guns and ammunition
Winchester goods are far superior in every
way to any others on the market, as all
parts of the world to shoot means to use
Winchester, and to use Winchester gun
means to shoot Winchester ammunition,
for the best results are always obtained by
the combination of Winchester guns and
Winchester ammunition. This company
sends large illustrated catalogue free upon
request.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

He very enterprising young mar" re-
marked the elderly gentleman; very push
ing and alert. He belongs to the rising
genelation." II shouldn't have dreamed
IT, replied Miss Cayenne. 'Indeed?"
mo. From his manners should not have
hestated about concluding that the rising
generation belonged to him. "-Washington
Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
Accounted for Her Vngaries.

Women are queer creatures" said
the man with the colored waistcoat to
his neighbor as they stood in the ball
room.
Yes. That's right" replied the
other, but why?'
"Well, now there's that woman over
there. She vas flirting desperately with
NE until few minutes ago, but now she
has suddenly stopped. ! can't account
for it. Why do you suppose she acts
that way?"
u am sure don't know. Which one
was it?'
Over there. See that woman with
the pink dress and the violets; the third
from the end. She.has her head turned.
though she was looking at me minute
ago"
The blonde?"
'Eo, the brunette next to her.
"Ah, yes. O, that's my wife," and he
hastily left rs new acquaintance-Chi-
cago TimesHerald
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Are numerous, but of the latter none is
more ridiculous than the promiscuous and
tic cathartics. These wrench, convulse and
weaken both the stomach and the bowls. If
Eostetter's Stomach Bitters be used Instead
Of these no-remedies, the result is accom-
plshed without pain and with great benefit
to the bowls, the stomach and the liver. Use
this remedy when constipation manlfests
itself, and thereby prevent it from becoming
chronic.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
Johnny Is EnliEbteneG.

Johnny-Fa, what is eNecutive ahil-
it,?
Pa-ENecutive ability. M son. is
having somebody else hunt up ones
Shippers when one is too lazy to hunt
Ter them himself. Now hurry and find
t..em ard bring them hack to. usss
Cleveland Leader. 49, -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

II suppose you suspect what came for?"
he said, as he prepared to ask her father for
her hand. "Oh, yes,' replied the father;
you want to borrow money, but haven't
cent And the young man deferred his
PROPOSAL Philadelphia North American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

IIicks-."It is so hard to get anything
through ackways head" Wicks-"I know
it. Strange, too, when you come to think,
wayi''-Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Hicks-"What COMPOUNDED chatter those
women are keeping up in that room! Won
der what they're up to-" Wicks-" Having
| game of whist, I believe" Hicks-"Of
course; | ought to have known it."-Bos-
ton Iranscrip pit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Laura--"Which do you prefer, sleigh rid
ing or skating?' Lena-"I think l prefer
sleigh-riding" why" well, when
seigh-riding you're sitting down all of the
time, but when skating your only sitting
down about half of the time. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Te-"Yes, we used to have woman
operator on the board of trade. She got
on the wrong side of almost every squeeze"
habit, | suppose. "-Detroit Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
1867 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE

Don't believe it, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new things
and big yields and great testimonials
It contains.
SEND THIS n or1CEAND1 10 CENTS STANrs
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and ~ rare farm
seed samples, worth $40, to get a
start. Xxi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29
"Stnr Tobacco"

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

She-"The count, you know, can trace hi:
family back 800 years" He - All!
Through the bankruptcy court records,
suppose. Philadelphia North-American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

The man who can pay his debts and
won't, stands recorded as thief on the
books kept above-Ram's Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Cast your bread upon the waters, ane
those who benefit by your generosity, will
grumble because you didn't cast cake
Atchison Globe
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

j Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline 933 Arch St. Phila Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Over 00,00dcured. 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, 1897-04-29

If man succeeds in acquiring little
sense, he need never fear that any other
task is too difficult for him. - Atchison
Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

There are people who would do great acts;
but because they wait for great opportun-
tiles, life passes, and the acts of love are
not done at all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Those who are kind, sympathetic, consid
crate and thoughtful of the pleasure and in
terest of others never lack friends
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

How My Throat Hurts.-Why don't you
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar?
Pike Tootha che Drops Cure In one minute
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

The people who once claimed to have
found their affinity, don't, as a rule, look as
If they had found much
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

You can't fool lot of people, though it is
easy to fool one.-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Some people are SO mean that they max
their politeness disagreeabie.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

The trouble with most of us is that we
neglect to do tomorrow what we have put
oH o-day.-Truth
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

There is at least one encouraging sign:
Loafers are less popular than they ever were
before-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed Toe, 2jc
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The. more grateful we are for eur bless
,ags, the smaller our trials viii lock.
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1t is more important to bear good fruit
than much fruit.-Ram's Horn.
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'"What part did you find most difficult
when you were on the stage:' Trying to
live up to the salary l told my friends l
was getting. Tit Bits.
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Let the good book you read have an ap-
pcndix in your life.
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No-To-nsc for Fifty Cents.

No one ever thinks that a boy is tired
Atchlson Globe.
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A man can't see any difference be-
tween telling how he proposed to his
wife and making the admission that he
was once fool.--Atchison Globe,
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We wish we could cash our time for what
it seems to he worth to US when loater
occupies it-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-29

Whatever makes men good Christians
makes them good cltlzcns.-Damel Web
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A Cincinnati Joke.-"Why is Tugby like
the Ohio river?' Don't know Why is
he!' Because he's always getting in on the
ground floor. Chicago Record
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| believe PI<o's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys lie last summer.-Mrs.
allie Douglass, lie Roy, Mich, Oct. 20, "a.