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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20

The GOODMAN family emSrateu 10
Washington territory when it was in
habited only by Indians and a few dar-
ing settlers, who principally engaged
in trapping and hunting.
Land being plentiful, they had moth
ing to do but select the place most
suited to their tastes and settle on it,
and this they did in the course of
month, choosing a charming site on
the banks of the sound, which gave
them view of the placid waters of that
inland sea, many a snowy peak and the
vast forests which extended in every
direction.
The motive for selecting this spot was
that they could always obtain plenty of
fish; that it enabled them to travel
by canoe, without making long jour
neys afoot; that they could trade with
the Indians, if necessary, and that they
could draw supplies of fresh meat from
the forests surrounding them.
The family consisted of two little girls
and our hero, who was only nine years
OF age when his parents settled in that
wild region; but, young as he was, he
proved to be useful, as American boys
generally are, and helped his father rs
much as he could to build the log cabin
which gave them permanent shelter.
AS he grew up Walter accompanied
his father on hunting trips to provide
renlson for food or on fishing eNcur-
sons on Puget sound, so that when he
was IA years of age he could handle
rifle or bow and arrow very well, and he
was as dexterous as any Indian in the
use of the paddle.
lhe Goodman family pIodded on
their way in quietude for some years,
hiiing their land and reaping their
wheat in the ordinary fashion of pio-
heers; but they had many an hour of
happiness when they heard that other
"h''e people were coming into the
country and occupying homesteads
near them.
Inc fame of the place spread after
awhile and families from ether states
hoeked there in such numbers that the
'hoians became alarmed, thinking they
"ouio be driven out of the country by
'his unexpected immigration, and to
prevent this all the tribes, both on the
coast and in the interior, united to ex-
PEI or exterminate the white settlers.
ihe latter had not the most remote
'oea or the threatening storm, and It
was only when they heard of the mas
sdcrlng OF men, women and children in
several places and the simultaneous ris-
ing OF all the tribes throughout the
country that they became alarmed
enough to unite for defense.
Inc Goodman family was informed
VI the approaching danger by friend
y squaw, and the father took immedi-
s'e steps to protect those under his care
" sending his wife and girls to a little
namiet fe" miles away, while he and
MS son remained to guard the house, if
possible, or to learn the movements of
the foe. i'n = VI
MI uoodman's caution had not been
s;. e.e'seo TOO soon, for that very same
night a party of painted warriors an-
preached the place, but their presence
was detected before they came too close
" the barking of a dog: and Tins
warned both father and son ran from,
nie mouse amid shower of arrows, and
aeeihg toward their canoe, launched j,
not haste and were soon bevond the
'sasa OF their ausks toes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
HANGING Pictures,

In arranging pictures it should be re-
membered that oils, etchings and water
colors should not hang together and
that the drawing-room walls are not to
be packed with canvases if one is for
tunate enough to be able to buy them.
Two or three fine oil paintings are about
all any room can stand, too many giving
the effect of picture gallery.-N. y.
Post
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
Inevitable.

Superintendent of Schools - What
makes you say that that boy will be
sure to make mis- mark in later life? To
me he looks like an excessively stupid
little chap.
Teacher-Well, that's why he'll have
to- I don't believe that he will ever
learn to Mrite.-Somerville Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
Surc tn Remember.

Smith - What curious thing!
Here's Jones been walking around all
day holding his nose!
Brown-Why, his wife told him not
to forget to order some smelts for din
asc.--Irooklyn Llts.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
Her Justification.

But why do you encourage him il
you never intend to marry him?"
"Mercy! | wouldn't be SO presump.
tuous as to tell him | can't marry him
before he asks me-" - Philadelphia
North American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20

In summer time" said the loud
voiced man in the street car, you
should drink the coolest water and keep
all your eatables cold"
Il suppose you are doctor?" said
the lady next t. him.
''No, madam; an ice dealer.
Free Press
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
SPntencpd.

Magistrate-What's your name?
Prisoner-Thomas lhic) Lushington.
(Absently)y-'Fiye shil!ings or five
days for Thomas BIG Lushington."-, -,
-Me-Cp.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
An Expressfye Term.

Twynn--Yes, he left cool million
dollars.
Triplett-Why do you use the adjec-
tive cool?
$40 show that he did not take any
Of his money with him."-N. Y. jour.
nal,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
A BRAVE BOY.
BY CAPT. X. VI. HAWTHORNE,

f DOUBT whether
a more daring deed
has ever been per-
formed than that
of which a boy
named W a t e r
Goodman was the
hero, a quarter OF
a century ago. dur
i n 6 t h e Indian
troubles in the eX-
tran1a mort Invest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20
Never Fails,

Doctor" the caller asked of the dis
tinguished surgeon, when ordinary
methods fail to bring a man from under
the influence of chloroform, how do you
proceed!"
Il show him his bill. l."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20

Next 70 Gibraltar. Malta is the
strongest fortress In the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-20

treme northwest.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
BUFFALO FARM.
Wise0nsAn Men Cross BreeAtnG the
Bison with PFoAt.

wise0nsAn Men Cross BreeAtag the
Bison with ProAt.
Albert and Charles Huber, living few
miles south of Durand, Wis, have a
herd of about 25 full-blood bison and
some IS crossed bulls and heifers, bison
and native COW. reports the Minneapolis
Journal. About six years ago they were
hunting in the western part of North
Dakota and succeeded in capturing alive
three young bison, bull and two cows.
and these they brought to their farm
here. The animals grew and thrived
amazingly, and are pastured in an in
closure of about 400 acres running down
to the valley of Rose creek where they
have ample room and shelter.
Experiments were early made with
crossed breeds and it has now been
found that the cross is very successful.
the half-breeds combining the docility
of the domestic animals with the en-
1ursnce and large size of the bison.
They are also very fine fur producers.
ard grow to maturity In less time than
domestic cattle. The flesh of crossed
animals is very palatable. and the fur
has all the good qualities of that of the
bison. aud is softer and more silky.
The crossed bloods can also stand far
more exposure In winter than can the
native cows. The Hubers believe they
have fortune in their herd if they can
continue its increase a few years lon ger.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
smoskExs FOND OF MILK.
-. . ss.. E: s.s..e.. ?. Lambs :.

Tear 0ten 10 Dsomaehs OF Lambs In
hefr EaGcrness to Get II.
fe fnhakarnA. monkey Of the bab-
oon amir which is rather common in
South Africa has become perfect
plague Of the Transvaal farmers. The
ape, says the Philadelphia Record, has
acquired the habit of killing young
lambs, not in order to eat their neat.
hut simply 70 tear open their stomachs
and drink the milk contained therein.
Having acquired passionate desire for
milk. and being unable to milk the
sheep themselves. they patiently wait
until they see a lamb sucking milk
from its mother. and take it away as they
would take q milk pail which was thrown
away after the contents are consumed
The tshakama then takes TO the cacti
thickets. which are inaccessible to hu-
man beings, and furnish at the same
time refuge and a source of food in
the fieshy leaves and fruit for the monk
cys.
The same ape has also quickly learned
fo distinguish men from women. At
he approach Of a man they quickly
fee. while they allow a woman to come
suite near. paying no attention to them.
The farmers. however. have adopted
themselves 10 the circumstances, and
when lambs are missing from their
fiocks they don the skirts and bonnets
of their wives and. taking up a gun,
start in pursuit Of the mischievous an
imals
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
Y. NJ. 4. a. ATHLETICS.

Steps have been taken during .he
past week that bid fair to lead to n
deeper and better spirit in athletics in
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions Of the state. The state basket
ball league will certainly stir up deep
and wholesome interest in this health
full sport. In many ways basket ball
is in advance of foot ball. In the first
place there IS very little danger Of par
Elephants receiving serious injuries, and
although great strength is not required
yet agility and activity as well as en-
dnrance are necessary requisites. The
fact that it is an indoor game is in its
favor as it may be played In any kind
of weather wkue the spectators may be
comfortably accommodated. As it
must be played with great speed it is
Intensely interesting Such game
deserves encouragement.
The establishment of an inter. associ-
alton athletic meet will serve as slim
ulus to better and more systematic
work in the Y. n. G. A. gymnasiums
throughout the state. Ii will be an OBJ
ject or goal toward which our young
men may bend their energies. canon
City has abundant material to compete
successfully with any city in the state.
Every young man who is interested in
athletics should work for place on
the team that shall represent our city
on this occasion.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
cHRIsrMas

hing all the bells. 'tis. chftssnas time, Z
Let them peal out theijoyful chime.
fsace on the earth. good Will to men,"
Tell the clad story again and againi
Let our voices ioln the angsls' song
~ We ningie In . joyful throng.
GLORY in the highest. Kloryf"
Tell again the joyful story.
'christ 10 born In Bethlehem,
The promissd Savior has come to men.
The wise men guided by the star,
'Coms with their tribute from afar.
10. tell to every one the story,
Christ has come the Prince of Glory.
o. shout the tidings DER and DER,
TIL the echo comes from every shore.
He has como our sins to bear.
Our souls TO save. our sorrows share:
Our hearts o'srnow with joy and love.
Asavior's come 70 rs from abovs.
He has come; we'll serve NO other,
Hes our Friend and Elder Brother;
Hes our Savior and our King.
Our hsarts and lives to him we bring.
Our loving service aed our praise
Wen give to Him through all our days..
And when He calls To heaven above
We'll praise him ever-He IN love.
Edith Irma Rudd In High school Yell.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
QUEENS oaln pAorooaApAeo.

Most soeeeasful Portrait 81 ySsson1A
Wa raken IN . mack YarA-
Queen victoria's photographs have
had simply enormous sale during this
season The queens photograph is al
ways more extensively sold than those
Of any other person in the kingdom.
:ad now we learn that the likeness of
ihe duke and duchess of York's three
children is second only in popularity to
their great-grandmother,s says the Gem
fiewoman.
Ap-opos of photograph, there was
one taken some years ago of Princess
Beatrice holding an umbrella over the
queen. who is smiling irresistibly. 1t
was the work of II London photograph
rr. who. on arriving at Windsor. found
the light impossible" everywhere
save in back yard which could only
ee reached by passing through the
Kitchens.
Thither her majesty and daughter,
with Young friend. now a vell-known
marchioness, were bound TO go. And il
was the friend who dictated the pose
both Of queen and princess. The pho
iograph was one Of the most successful
ever taken
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
UNDER THE couRr HOUSE CLOCK.

Judg. Cooper has been busy for a
few days trying lein cases brought up
from Florence.
All 'h. new officers except treasurer
Mi!l isks- their pl,e-s on Tuesday. Jan
nafy iith. wiihr Treasurer Cassed, will
tass possession Of his office ol New
Years day
he County Commissioners were in
s~ssion sIondx, and "Wednesday hear
ing excuses OF those Who tailed TO vote
IN this city at the last election. Out Of
about 800 snch something over $50
names were left on the list.
Superintendent A. Durfe. has been
visiting schools on Beaver Greek durin
the present week. Mr.. Dnrfee is the
only outgoing Populist officer vino will
have the pleasure Of turning his office
over 10 n successor OF the same party.
The county clerks Office will see no
change in force. Mr.. Nilsson succeeds
himself and he will coutinue the same
deputy and employees under his new
term. A little later the Office may he
moved into the new part of the court
house.
After ths beginning of the new year
the District Court-including Judge
Bailey, Attorney Champion and Clerk
Wilson, will be unanimously Demo
cratic, while In the county officers the
Populists have only the superintendent
OF schools, the Democrats two commits
sioners and the Rupublicans everything
else This is not bad showing for n
county which was lately supposed TO be
tainted pretty strongly with Popuiism.
The treasurer's Office is busy place
these days. The retiring treasurer aud
deputy are getting The books ready TO
While the funds and treasurer's books
have been in good hands during the last
four years they will also be well taken
care Of under the incoming admins
tration. MFR. cassedy has selected tor
his deputy c. J. fredrickson. who is no
stranger in this Office, having been
deputy under Savage and Baker.
sheriff Elect Hawkins has been in
the city since the first OF the month
and is becoming acquainted with the
people Of the city aud the duties of his
| office. He has filed his bond and taken
the oath of Office and is ready to assume
the duties on the day reqvired. 1t may
he stated on authority tnat the deputy
sheriff and jailer will be V. 5. simons.
OF Florence. In this selection Mr..
Hawkins has added much strength to
the shsriff's Office Mr.. Simons is an
officer Of long experience and a promi-
nent business man OF Florence. He
will not move his family up immedi.
ately lint thinka of doing xo later
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
afs.ux In Italy.

Italy is said to contain more biga-
mists than any other European coun-
try. The church refuses to recognize
civil marriage. the state does not regard
a church marriage as binding. As the
majority OF people are Catholics. and
would not tolerate any measure " hieh
had the appearance of encroaching on
the rights of the church, II IS Impossible
to pass a law providing for the punish
ment of any priest who should have per-
formed religious marriage before X
has been made legal by a magistrate.
The result is that large numbers of uD-
scrupulous men take two wives, one in
the eyes of the church and one in the
Chronicle.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23

Is WHITING about Mr.. BryAn's visit
10 Mexico an Eastern correspondent
of the RECORDS observes that the Mex
deans who are heaping aduiations upon
the American apostle OF the Mexican
system OF finance, have currency
amounting to about thirty nine cents
per capita In gold against s9.35 per
capita In Mr.. Bryan's on country: 81. 40
per capita In silver dollars worth forty.
Ave cents each against es.7s OF silver
per capita In the United States in dol
lars worth 100 cents each: thirty two
cents per capita in silver basis paper
money against s5 % per capita in gold
standard paper money In the United
States. making = total OF ss.N per
capita, with es.0s Of 1t In 45-cents- on
the-dollxr money In Mexico, against
B24.O3 per capita in i00cents-o on-thc-
dollar money in the United States, and
that the increase In money In circula-
tion I'm the United States since Mr..
Brysu's nomination amounts TO twice
as much as the entire gold, silver and
uaynr currency of all Mexico.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23

soNx of our calamity croaking ex-
changes might close their dismal cry
long emo Eh to mention In their col
jumps the facts that the mines Of
creed- have Voluntarily raised the min
srs' wages from a. 80 10 s3O per day
systems Of the county have advanced
salari-s ten per c~Dt. These points are
good news 10 all bat IL might work ia.
jury to certain policies, parties aud In
dividuai schemes to let the people know
that ray Of the sunshine Of prosperity
has struck Colorado so they are kept
mum,
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
n. Benevolencs is a spark Of diyir.-


ity.
One kind of thought = meditation
1t may include self-examfnation, self
criticism. If some day time hangs
heavy on your hands aud youSwish to
do something to improve yourself and
to increase your value to your friends,
60 into your room alone or Out OH the
mountain side alone and these with
Sod exsnine yogrsslk END the faults
and determine to eradicate them; find
the virtues and resolve "a strengthen
them.
We may think thoughts luhich will
broaden us, which Will expand our
whole being. Science and religion pre-
sent such thoughts. The wonders of
physics and chemistry deepen and
broaden our habits of thought. Geol-
, ogy gives us comprehensive idea of
time. The microscopic revelations of
botany and biology form N striking
contrast to the vast and boundless won
dcrs of astronomy. All the thoughts
and unwritten language of science
point towards the greatest thought of
all-the thought Of God. As We study
the crystal, the plant and the animal,
we bow IN humble alteration before
Him who has created all and who sus-
tains alike the smallest insect in a drop
of water and the numberless worlds
revolving in space and advancing with
mathematical precision in their des-
tined orbits.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
a GOOD TIME
He Knew = Game rhas wss Better
Than Golf.


One of the old residents in the rural
community, had beca intentls watching
thr ,wo Young men from the city as
free Press. The game Was 4 lC,.s one
and he Neutase,i to Interrupt:
Excuse mes bu, the obiert Of both
OF you is to git them wocdon objects
from where they are over to " hrrs they
aint?'
-Tha, partially expresses T. replied
one.
And you have to be continually on
the lookout fur surprises and difficult
ties?'
Constantly"
And il you amt mighty keerfui
you're goin' to lose some on 'em ?"
.Yes." .,ss-.
"An' then there's tha, other game
that you dress up old fur an play with
long sticks an = little bsii.-
"iou mean gslf,"
Il think prob'ly that's what mean.
Is that game amusin' r.
"It's quito Interesting, aud the saer.
else Is very beneficial"
well, reckon it's = mighty rood
joke on me-"
''what do you refer tor"
"The way I've been havin' run with
our kncw,n' anything about Il. If.you
gentlemen want 10 rs'Iy enjoy yppr.
selfs, YOU c,me over ard ait nu - let
YOU drive pk~. Youll git all the walks
In ycN want an the way you have 70
watch cut fuv sWrprlsss an ARrrv scAG
noe 70 snas ssn Vpula tselle ssN m&st =
AsaAh.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23


SUPPOSE man loses dollar In the
road" asks the Pueblo Chieftain," sup
pose that he goes back to look for IT,,
uttering malcdictions on his bad luck,
and In the search for the missing silver
dollar finds Ave dollar gold piece.
This has been the experience OF Colo
rado. She lost part Of her silver in.
dustry, and set up great howl which
: was heard all the way to Europe. But
rwhue lsmenting and grieving she was
Ibusy a;I the time Just the same, pros
,pecting for bread and batter, aud now
Dor gold production has Increased from
e<.isS .ssS IN $50 to sso.ooo.0oo in 1897. :
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
Measuring the River.

Prof. Carpenter and Prof Trimble,
Of the state Agricultural college, ss-
sisted by Robert iiawley, . recent grad
uate OF the college, are Just completing
nm official measurement OF the watar In
the Arkansas river. The object Of
measuring and gaugIns the river and
tributaries IL TO ascertain the amount
Of seepage water being retprned to the
river from the various irrigatiag canals
~ nnderilow water. The gentlemen
began Of Caaon City and followed the
river ali the way to the Kansas line.
making . measurement 1t the bead Of
each dltch. --Pueblo Chisftain.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Harry Huck for Sometime Quest At
the St. Cloud Tries to Shuttle
off the Mortal Coll.

The Denver papers of Tuesday con.
tains sensational articles of how Henry
Z. Huck attempted suicide By taking
twenty grains Of morphine. When dis
covered Tuesday morning he was taken
to ST. Luke's hospital, where physicians
have made every effort to save his life
and they will probably succeed
1t will be remembered by many that
Mr. Huck spent most of last summer
in Canon City at the st. Cloud hotel
His father is a noted retired millionaire
brewer of Chicago. He has two sisters
one a wife of Marshall Field, Jr-. the
other wife of a nobleman in France
From boyhood he had been reared In
the culture of the worldly rich and as a
consequence he early developed into a
fast" young man Excesses in evil
habits led his father TO cast tie young
man from him without support. At
several times during the past few years
he has made mznful struggles to giys-
up mis- evil doings, which consisted
chiefly of the drink and morphine
habits, but not being Of = strong dis
position and having foflned the flsbits
when mere boy, each time lie fsiied
In October he went to the Keeley Inst.
tute in Denver for q course OF treat
ment and was discharged about two
weeks ago supposed to be cured. Fun
Of hope for the future and desiring 20
show his father what he could do alone
he secured position In the bundle
department of Daniels i Fishers store.
II is said he reverted to the drink habit
again, this The writer does not know.
but remorse, failure TO receive any
words of approval aud encouragement
from his father aud general depression
caused his hasty act of Monday night
in Canon. Harry IIuck was recos-
nized as bright, young man Of noble
impulses but victim of early training
and evil companions. by those who
knew him he was pitied more than he
WAS blamed, being as he was under
twenty-four years OF age.
lie seems to have had but ole true
friend who remained with him through
his troubles. That was Mr. Ra,an.
"a trusted empioye OF III. elder Iluck
The following letter written after he
'ck The morphine shows 10 some eS-
tent the boys feelings:
MY DEAR ME. RuTAN:-l have " r,t
ten my father twice since | left tho
Institute. ] have found work since |
worked hard and did my best. lie has
refused to answer either of my letters
and | can say die broken hearted
Thank you, my dear Mr. Rutan, for
what you have done for me. Had 1t
not been for you this would have hap
pened long ago. God bless you and
your family. You do not know what
am suffering at present. gladly 60.
Keep me in kind memory and remem-
Der this--,hat Henry was sincerely
grateful to you in his last hour. My
last wish is this-l,lease have me buried
next to my poor mother.
HARRY Z. HUcK.
Cañon City record., 1897-12-23

II NSvKR in my life used such a
thing ~ q poster or dodger or hand
bill," said John wAn.@sksr IN an inter
view with Wool aud Cotton Reporter,
sMy plan for twenty years has been 10
buy 10 much space In newspaper and
fill II up n l wanted. l would not give
an advertisement In u newspaper of
500 circulation for 5000 dodgers or
posters. II wanted to sell cheap
iswslry or run a gambling sclnsme !
might use posters. but l would not in.
suit : decent reading public with hand
bills. Ths class Of psopls who rsad
them are too poos to look TO for support
IL msrcantils Affairs. deal directly
with IL pub,ishsr; say 70 him: .How
long VIII you ~ - run : soinmn Of
.lnstses thrcaoA ysur passs fSr eIop =
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