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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10
Destructive Storms Along the Coast

Reports of maritime disasters along the
coast come in thick and fast People who
'go down to the sea in ships should bear
that it is highly desirable to take along a
supply of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as d
remedy for sea sickness Nausea, dyspepsia
biliousness, constipation, malaria, nervous
ness and kidney trouble, all succumb to its
bene6cent and speedy action
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10
Saved Their Lives.

It was at an afternoon tea and the crush
was simply horrid. 1t seemed that nothing
would save the few men present, when one
uulck-witted woman exclaimed: Ladies,
please remember there are gentlemen in the
crowd!' 1t was all that preserved the poor
things from horrible fate.-Philadelph
North American
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

Nothing makes worthless husband cb.
ject to divorce as quickly as a decree for
washington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

The under dog in the fight may be right.
but the upper dog doesn't care snap il 10
is.-Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10
CALIFORNIA FlG SYRUP CO
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. New KQNk. IL

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

A writing teacher is no account for any
thing else ashington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

I cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs. Frank Mobbs, us
w. 22d ST., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

He that hath faithful wife should take
good care of her-Farm Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP CO
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, kY. HEW yQRk m
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

The only thing you own after you die il
what you have given away.-Farm Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

A girl stands before a mirror while dress
ing so she can see what is going on.-Chi
cago News
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

We wish somebody would invent suspend
ers that never wear out.-N aShlngton
Democrat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-02-10

The absence of soft water is some mems
excuse for drinking hard.-Chicago News.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
SPEED RING FOR THE PARK. Races to Be Held Decoration Day to
 Raise Funds.

The members of the Golden Gate Park Driving Association held an enthusiastic meeting last night, and made final ar engagements for the trotting carnival to be held at Oakland racetrack on Decora- ton day for the benefit of the speed track in Golden Gate Park. E. H. Aigeltinger presided, and after all the entries had been made the classification committed composed of Directors James Chesley Frank O'Kane, E. Aigeltinger, C. E. Kapp and Fred J. Vetter, reported the following programme:
 2:2O class-E. Stewards Plunkett E. Cerciat's s
 2:30 class-E. Aigeltinger's Our Joe, B. D. Cerciat's Bishop Hero F. Gourmet's Pardee and J. Hutchngs' Melwar.
 2:4O class-D. Misner's Butcher Boy. R. F. Gallagher's San Jose, J. c. Ohlandt's Haver- land E. Stewards Dandy Pat, c. E. Kapp's Marguerite K F. Mead's Haverly and J. c. Toss General Lafayette.
 2:50 class-R. F. Gallagher's Admiral Dewey. W. Johnson's Lucky Dog w. Dunns Mamie Wilkes, A. Schwartz Ray Tamirs
 800 class-J. Phillips Annie c, J. Crowley's Kingraft L. Richardson's Jim and J. w. Hammerton's Alfred H.
 Free for ale. Berry's Alex Gregor J. Nel- sons Higo del Diablo and E. OKane's Mon terey.
 w T. Hammerton, P. Farrell and R. F. Gal lagher selected to act as judges and Tim Crowley was unanimously chosen to officiate as starter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
WIDBER's TEcHNIcALITIEs.
They Are About Exhausted, and He
 May Plead Next Saturday.

Augustus C. Widber, the defaulting Treasurer, has about exhausted all legal technalities at his command. and 1t Is thought that he will plead to the indict- ment against him next Saturday Wld- Der was before Judge Cook yesterday morning. and on taking up the case Of embezzlement the court dismissed the de murrer introduced by the defendant last week alleging that he had not been served with copy of the testimony taken at the Grand Jury investigation of his case. Attorney Piexotto then introduced other demurrers to the indictment. He claimed that it did not clearly describe W1dber s offense Judge Cook was not prepared to decide the points raised and in conse- Quence the case went over for a week Should the court decide against Widber at that time it is thought that he will plead to the indictment.
 The case of Charles Grant boy burg lar. who entered and footed houses of the fashionable district, was next taken up. The prisoner asked to be sent to Whittier Reform School. His Honor consented and sentenced him to the southern insti- tuition until he shall become of age. As Grant is now 16 he will remain in custody for five years.
 Nicholas Tends convicted of arson in the second degree for having set fire to restaurant at 21 Fifth street, was sen tenced to serve ten years in San Quentin Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
Retail Grocers Picnic.

Next Sunday will be the date of the twenty-seventh anniversary picnic Of the retail grocers of this city the old organi- zation established in 1871, whose outings have always been recognized by the friends of the union and the general pup- lie as the real chance for a good time, both for young and old. This year the management of the picnic is under IT. the T. leadership of Vice-Presdent Henry Hart je, assisted by President J. T. Hurley Treasurer J. B. Mahoney. Secretary l.. F. Dolder, Messrs. George Heinemann, n. Drewes, Henry Kohn, l.. H: Kohn, D. w; Frische, Charles Mann, J. Dugan ana other members, whose names appear on the elaborately constructed souvenir pro. pro. gramme. The committee has done It's pest for the entertainment of the guests of the Retail Grocers' Protective Union The wholesalers have liberally contributed prizes for the occasion. Among them the firm of Tillmann & Bendel have donated an elegant silver tea set, and another oid- time friend of the union, Claus Spreckels has again been particularly liberal to the committee. The tea set mentioned will form the first gate prize, and will surely prove a good drawing card for the grand success of this years picnic.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
FATHER COMES WEST
 TO SEEK HIS SON
CLARE DEPUE IS
 KEPT IN HIDING.
Accuses His Wife of Not Wanting a Union Between the Boy and
 His Parent.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Ofnce san fTdnCiSCo Ndii'
 908 Broadway, May 28. Clare Depue, 13 years old, and residing at the home of G. M. Blair, 676 Tenth street, Oakland, has been missing since January 31 last, when he called at Lafay- cite School, Oakland, to get his books, though he would not give any reason Tor leaving nor tell where he was going
 His father was in the East, and had sent for him repeatedly, but his step mother would not allow him to go. The boy has no friends outside of Oakland, and had no means supplied him with which to get away or support himself af- ter leaving while he is too young and inexperienced to earn a living.
 Those who know the boy cannot credit the story of his stepmother that he has turned runaway, and justify the conclu- sion of his father that he has been spirit ed away out of motives of maliciousness, and through the coIlusion of her friends. The last positive trace of the boy was when he made an alleged call at Mrs. Sadie Blaneys at 1927 Oak street, San Francisco, to whom he is said to hays confided the fact that he intended to run away.
 The boy Is large of his age, with light brown hair and gray eyes. Any informa- ton of his whereabouts or clue as to who Is harboring him, will be thankfully re- ceived by his father, J. E. Depue, who has come to the coast especially to hunt for his boy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
OAKLAND READY
 TO SUPPLY HER
 QUOTA OF MEN
Red Cross Day at the Churches. Services for Memorial Day.
 Children to Bring Gifts.

vitations to the pastors of all churches to hold Red Cross services tomorrow morning. Many of the preachers have promised to preach special sermons on this great humanitarian society. The con- tributions will be turned over to the local society, and every one is requested to bring special offerings to the league.
 Lieutenant L. M. Cobbledick of the National Guard. who was for many years an officer in the Boys Brigade, is or ganizing an independent company of in properly drilled. will offer its services to the Government.
 In West Oakland an independent cav airy corps is also being organized by F. Luttrell, and already over sixty have en- listed.
 The Catholic Knights of America have passed a resolution agreeing to make good all delinquent dues and assessments of members who go to the war The An cient Order of Hibernians some weeks ago passed a similar resolution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
J. D. Beserra Loses a Wife and Is Se-
 verely Beaten.
HE THREATENED TO SHOOT
DISARMED BY HIS RIVAL AND
 LOCKED UP IN PRISON.
While Seated in the Patrol Wagon He Is Attacked by a Sailor, Who Breaks His
 Nose.

Beaten by his hated rival severely punched by drunken sailor, and arrested on a charge of exhibiting a deadly weap- on, were the misfortunes that befell J. D. Beserra, a Spaniard, last night.
 Several months ago Beserra left his wife and two children and went to Los An geles. Learning that his wife had trans ferred her affections to another man, he determined to return to this city and wreak vengeance on the usurper of his domestic happiness. He arrived here last evening, and buying 32-caliber Colts revolver, he went to his wife's home at 657 Mission street, bent on killing his hated rival. Meeting the latter in the hallway he drew his revolver and att tempted to shoot. His intended victim seized him by the right arm, and after him.
 The screams of Beserra.s wife attract spaniard under arrest. While on the way to the City Prison in the patrol wagon a drunken sailor, who gave his name as Eugene Fraser, was picked up and seated alongside of Beserra. After carefully. scrutinizing the latter, the sailor, after accusing him of being a Spanish spy, struck him a blow in the face, fracturing his nose and closing one of his eyes.
 vantage when Officer Murphy seized him and held him until the prison was reach ed. While struggling with the sailor Murphys hand was severely injured, and Fraser was booked for drunkenness and battery, and Beserra for exhibiting a deadly weapon.
 Beserra was indignant over the treat ment accorded him. He claimed that he had always provided for his wife and could not understand why she refused to loroer live with him.
 This man Rivero, whom I attempted to shoot, he declared, 'T thought was my friend. l took him to my house when learned that he had won the affections of my wife l swore to be avenged. Why this drunken sailor should accuse me of being a spy seems strange. 10 say the least. When he struck me I was not prepared for the assault, hence his easy victory over me. l have been in this country for a number of years, and have taken little interest in the present conflict between Spain and the United States"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
ANXIOUS TO SERVE.
Prominent Young Men Expect Their Services to Be
 Accepted.

An order has been issued by Captain Leffingwell of the Oakland Light Cavalry for a meeting at headquarters next Mon day night. The cavalry is fast getting into shape for active service, and Con- gressman Iiilborn and Senator Perkins have been asked to use their influence Tn having the brigade accepted.
 There are nearly 100 members who have taken the oath and who are drilling in the headquarters in the Macdonough building. Next Monday communication is expected from army headquarters that may decide the fate of the brigade. The members are among the best-known of Oakland's young men, and nearly all of them are now engaged in lucrative posi- tions. But they all declare their willing ness to take the field at days notice.
 Captain Lefingwell is an old cavalry man and at present engaged in newspaper work First Lieutenant H. F. Pugh has had some experience as a guardsmen and is editor of the Tribune First Lieutenant A. A Moore Jr. is a deputy District At torney. and Second Lieutenant Abe P. Leach is an attorney. All are very popu- lar and have been prominent for some years in local social circles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
REDUCTIONS IN
 SECOND-CLASS RATES
SOUTHERN PACIFIC WILL PUT
 SOME IN EFFECT JUNE 5.
Routings Will Be by Way of Mojave, Fl Paso and New Orleans. Rates via Ogden Not
 Changed.

Announcement of reductions in second class rates was made in the offices of the Southern Pacific Company yesterday af- ternoon, and created quite a stir in rail- road circles, for it is sufficient evidence that the big corporation has at last de- cided to enter the field against the Cana dian Pacific Railroad, which has for some months been getting the major part of the business to Eastern points. The reduc- tions will not affect first-class rates, and are intended to apply only from here to three definite Eastern points, and will be in effect on Sunday, June 5. The rates as announced are: To St. Louis, s37; Chi cago, $32 50; New York, SAP 55. AS at pres ent the rates are respectively $47 50, $o2 50 and S66 90, the reductions are material ones.
 These rates will not affect the Ogden gateway, and the routeings will most probably be by way of Fl Paso, via the via the St. Louis and San Francisco Rail- way, New Orleans and the Illinois Gen. tral, and by Mojaye and the Santa Fe. East of Chicago the traffic will be han dled by the Nickel Plate line.
 As the company must file list of the contemplated rates with the Interstate Commissioners and other details must be complied with, they will sell on and after June tickets at the present rates with a rebate order on the terminal point. or instance, to Chicago S52 50 will be collected lleIS, anu 9IU VIII D6 IetuluSd lO l4lc pcto- senger when he reaches his point of des tination. Therefore, until further notice, the rebate plan will be in operation. Again, the rates are good only from sac ramento or San Francisco eastward, the rebate being SIP less from Los Angeles than from this city. From intermediate points the rates will be somewhat higher. From San Jose the rate will be $l 70 over San Francisco; Stockton and Marys- vile $1 70 and $1 50 respectively over Sac ramento; Fresno B 70, Hanford $4 65, Tu- lare and Visalia S5 and Bakersneld So 9o over San Francisco; Mojave $11 S5 over San Francisco and $3 D over Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
SOCIALISTS IN CONVENTION. Committees Appointed and Prelim-
 inaries Satisfactorily Arranged.

The State Convention of the Socialist Labor party met in the Turk-street Tenn pie last evening for the arrangement of preliminaries and the appointment of committees. There was a good repre- sentation from all parts of the State and a great deal of enthusiasm was mani fested
 James Andrew of Berkeley was elected chairman and Oliver Everett of San Francisco secretary. The committeeman elected were as follows: Credentials Hecht, King and Kingsley; order of busi- ness-Harriman and Wright; platform and resolutions-Tug, Hartman, Franz, Wilkens and Wright; ways and means Grebs. Ogden, Hartman, Kingsley, Me- Iver, Wright and Speed.
 As the roll was called each delegate gave a brief report of conditions and progress in his part of the State, which was very satisfactory. Each section of the State has had substantial gains in membership during the past year and the propaganda committees have in all cases done a great deal of work for the cause; The convention will reconvene at 10 o'clock this morning, when the actual work of adopting State platform, laying out a plan of campaign and making nomi- nations will be taken up.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
TO DECO ATE GRAVES.
Various Societies Will Visit the Soldiers Plot and Con-
 duet Exercises.

Capt C. K King and the First Reglment California Veteran Reserves will assempIe tomorrow evening at the First Baptist Church. where Rev. C. H. Hobart will deliver a memorial sermon.
 On Monday, Memorial day. there will be no parade in this city, but the vet erans will assemble at Eleventh and Washington streets. whence they will go to the soldiers plot in Mountain View Cemetery and conduct memorial services. The following programme will be carried out:
 Reveille. Bugler Carroll J: orton; intro ductory remarks President of the day, East East No. 50, G. A R.; prayer Rev. James curry, D. D., Lyon Post No. s. G: A R.; President burg Cemetery Mrs. Marion Seagrave. presi- dent Phi Sheridan Circle No. D. Ladies of the of the Central School, P. M Fisher principal; l; oration, Rev. Arnold T. Needham, Admiral D. D. Porter Post No. 16s, G. A. R; "Blest Be Cushing I. H Todd G. H. Collins; placing of flags on soldiers graves, Sons of Veterans; flowers bv comrades of the G. A. R.. Woman s Relief Corps Ladies of the c. A. R. and Sons of Veterans; firing salute, by Company A C. K. King; taps, BugIer Carroll J. Orton-
 On the evening of Memorial Day exer- cises will be held in the Brooklyn Pres byterian Church, East Oakland. The eN- ercises will be as follows:
 Organ voluntary, Mrs. c. H. Daily; remarks. President of the Evening Past Commander J. R Scupham of Admiral Porter Post No. 16s. q A R.; prayer, Rev. James Curry, D-D., Lyon Post No; 8. G; A R.: Columbia a-td, the church choir: recitation, "'Murfreesboro. Miss Bertha M. Clark oration c9mrede rhs F. M s3d aib s;nanpIed Banner" Mrs. Charles Poulter; reel tation, 'Drake's Address to the American cen Flag Miss Georgia Horton; Salute the Oid Fisher % principal; remarks, Colonel Charles L: Pierce, Commander California Division. Sons Of Veterans: ''Flag of Our Heroes" quartet, J, A. Britton, F. W. Cushing J. H, Todd, G. H. Collins; America" by the audience; bene- 6fction Rev James Curry, DID,, Lyon Post No 8, c. A. R.; taps, Bugler Carroll J. Orton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
OFFICER DOWNEY'S CONDUCT. Has Been Suspended and Will Have
 Charges Placed Against Him

OAKLAND, May 2S.-Police Officer Frank J. Downey has been suspended by Chief Fletcher, and the detective force put to work to find the missing man. The last seen of him was on Wednesday when he boarded the D. m. train for San Francisco. He left without leaving any word with his family, but told some friends that he was going to Stockton. It was too late for the boat at that hour, and it is believed that he was under the influence of liquor and did not know what he was doing.
 The Chief has no information regarding Downey being under the influence of liquor while on duty, although complaints were made that he was not conducting himself as an officer should. Charges will be preferred against him of absenting himself from duty without permission. He was formerly an electric railway en- ploye, and has been doing duty on lower Broadway.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29

yer and politician; Fred Cox, the Sacra- mento banker; Carl E. Lindsay, District Attorney of Santa Cruz; Frank D. Ryan, District Attorney of Saeramento; and Prentiss Maslin of the Capitol City are all at the Grand.
 Captain Staden, a retired army officer and clerk of the United States Circuit Court at Portland, Or, and wife, who at- tended the graduation of their youngest son at Stanford University, are now visit ing their oldest son, Lieutenant Staden, aid-de-camp to rigadier-General Otis, whom they do not expect to see again for a long time, as he is booked for the Phil ippfnes. Captain Staden and wife are staying at the Occidental Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
COLLECTED TN
 THE CORRIDORS.

J. Butler of Portland is at the Califor- nia-
 Frank E. Aiken is registered at the Baldwin.
 Joseph D. sproul and wife of Chico are at the Palace.
 R. F. Watson of Marysville Is registered at the California.
 J. J. Wooley and wife of Los Angeles are registered at the Baldwin.
 Archdeacon and Mrs. Canham of Eng land are registered at the Occidental.
 w. Garrard, mining man of Angels Camp, Calaveras County, is at the Grand.
 Mrs. J. Rodman and Mrs. J. C. Aynen of Washington are guests at the Occi- dental.
 MT. and Mrs. A. G. Lewis of San Jose, W. H. Patton the politician of Los An geles, are among those registered at the Palace.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w Cook and Miss Blanche Cook are among the guests at the Lick, having come up from San Jose on pleasure trip.
 George P. Morris of Randolph, Vt; James F. Peck, an attorney of Merced; and John R. Lyons, wheat-raiser of Walla Walla, are registered at the Lick
 Among the arrivals at the Occidental are E. Jacob, the Visalia capitalist, G. M. Ross of Copperopolis and c. R. Sydney, the founder of Sydneyville. in Mariposa County.
 Among the naval officers at the occi- dental are: w. s. Halsey, Surgeon c. T. Hubbard. both of Mare Island; J. E. Cam, U. s. N.; Ensign Harris Laning, U. s. N.; and B. M. Lombard, U. 5. N
 w. A. Steel, The Calls representative and business manager in Seattle, is a guest at the Grand. He IS well and favor ably known in the Northwest, and has come to this city on much-needed vaca- tien.i
 Among those registered at the Palace are ex-Mayor Ben U. Steinman of Sacra- mento Thomas Couch, Montana mining man; R. E. Pierce, prominent physician of San Jose; and R. B. Steele. Pesca- dero dairyman.
 J. Marion Brooks, the Los Angeles law
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
THE CROWDED SCHOOLS. Board of City Trustees Refuse an Appropriation and Want
 Bond Election

ALAMEDA, May 2S.-At a special meet ing of the Board of City Trustees last evening permission was granted to the Board of Education to pay s1400 for a lot adjoining the Encinal School premises. The matter of additional school facilities was then taken up, and the need for them was shown. A motion was made that s7O0O be appropriated for the erection of wings to the present schoolhouses where most needed This motion was debated at length, and was finally put to a vote and a bond election should be held to raise money enough to build new structure.
 The sentiment of a great many tax payers, however, is against mourning any further indebtedness, and it Is very doubt full if a bond proposition could be passed.