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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
ORCHARD MANAGEMENT,
Begin in Il Small Way and Increase
Acreage rs Fast as Results
Will Justify 1t.

If you cannot find time to trim that
apple orchard all that is required, be
sure and cut off those water sprouts
that are growing on the body and
limbs; also all sprouts from around
the body and near the surface of the
ground, remt mbering, as a rule, that
fruit trees that are full of water
sprouts have wet feet. that is, the land
needs draining, and in such places the
blight is worse. All these take lust so
much from The trees that ought to go
to the fruit, and the growth of proper
limbs to form fruit buds. In cutting
limbs from trees, saw from undersiGe
partly first; this prevents splitting and
peeling the bark. Cut up to the collar
formed around the limb: do not cut
into it or out beyond it, but just to it.
Do not calculate on getting good crops
every year unless you feed your trees
with manure Or by scattering plenty of
straw under them. says writer in
Horticultural Visitor. What is better.
let fowls and hogs run among them;
the fowls will destroy the bugs and
worms, and the hogs the stung fruit.
preventing The worms in them from
maturing to lay further eggs Do not
undertake tho much. We know people
who are successful in growing small
patches of fruit and garden truck and
getting the biggest returns. who would
make iizzle if put on so or 100 acres
Also farmers who make a success and
good income on the amount invested
from 40 or s0-acre farm that would
make an entire failure if beginning on
300 acres Begin in a small way and in
crease your " ork as fast as your knowl-
edge will merit it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
A RETROSPECT.
The Man of Years Gives the Youth a
Little Food for Rumi-
nation,

81 was thinking" said the man who had
just given deep sigh, ''of the departed days
of YOUTH
All, yes answered his companion, as he
stroked his downy mustache; youth is the
springtime of life; the period when all our
ideals are undimmed'
1T is, it is. 1t is the time when the
blossoms are fresh and fair, with no sus-
picion of the blight which may come to harm
the fruit"
II suppose that when man gets lit
tie along in years. say-er-like yourself,
he'd give great deal if he could only turn
the clock back decade or So"
He would: There's no use denying it;
he would. He can't help feeling gloomy
over what he has lost; those days when
he. thought that he could give Bismarck
points on craftsmanship. if he'd only take
the trouble to study little; when he was
certain he'd be able to give Rubinstein mu-
sic lessons, if he decided to turn his atten-
ton to the piano; when he didn't entertain
the slightest doubt of his ability to show
Booth where his reading of Shakespeare
might be improved, and when he looked up
at night and saw a sky that teemed with un-
discovered planets, waiting for him to turn
astronomer. He may have more sense when
he gets older and not annoy the neighbors
so much; but d'no's it's worth what he has
given up.'-W ashngton Star
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
OUT OF TIE ORDINARY.

One of the choicest delicacies in ia.
maica is huge white worm found in
the heart of the cabbage palm. 1t
tastes. when cooked, like almonds.
For seven years the St. Lawrence
river in Canada gradually increases in
depth, the difference in level being
about five feet.
Tattooed dogs are now the fashion
liz London. y coat of arms or mon
ogram is marked on the throat ;ir
breast of the animal. The process is
made almost painless by the use Of CO.
caine.
An unique series of weddings took
place recently in the Catholic church
at Adelong, when the Misses Hoffman
Chree) were married to three broth
ers named Quinn. Two OF the brothers
who were married were twins, and also
two of the sisters. One other brother
Of the Quinn family is already married
to a sister of the Ilotflnans.
The wife of an East end clergyman
has made collection of all the but
tons placed in the otfertory bags dur
ing the last two or three years, and has
fastened them to cardboard in various
cunning shapes OF animals, birds and
flowers. AS bazaar is shortly to take
place in connection with the church,
she has had these button-pictures pho
tographed, and copies will be on sale
at the exhibition.
\ unique golden wedding celebra-
ton is reported from Bolton. 1t took
the form of special Thanksgiving
service at Deane church, Bolton, the
parties concerned being Mr. William
1lodgkins, formerly chief constable of
Oldham, and his wife. Those present
included the best man and bridesmaids
who otficjated so years ago in the same
church for thems and 40 children and
grandchildren.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Mary Was n MineralOgist.

a teacher in one Of the local schools was
instructing a class of small children in min
eralogy the other day, endeavoring to make
clear to their young minds what mineral
really is. Standing before Them she began
in her clear voice: "A mineral is an NOR
ganic, homogeneous substance of definite,
or approximately definite, chemical compo-
sition found in nature. DO you understand
me? Come now, you have all seen minerals
And your mothers and fathers have told
you the names of them, haven't they? OF
course, they have. Now, can any one of
you tell me the names of three minerals:'
There was no response, and she continued:
"Have not some of you been out and seen
Eame three minerals" Mary arose, and
putting her hands behind her, lisped:
"Apollinaris, Vichy and settler. "-Chica.
90 Chronicle
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Some Short Sentences Containing
Truths Which We All
Recognize.

Cupid has snap when he encounters an
idle brain.
Bucket shopping is about the only kind
men indulge IN.
Some wives prepare for war by rifing
their husbands pockets.
Any man who will enlist to get away from
his wife's mother is a coward
Marriages may be made in Heaven, bat
there will always be few doubters.
Political economy IS the art OF getting the
most votes for the least money.
Lots of friends are retained by not say
ing the smart things we might have said.
Education benefits man but little If he is
unable to recognize an opportunity when he
meets it.
The possibilities of a penitcntiary sentence
are about the only thing that can add to
the dangers of football
It's sometimes difficult for girl to find
her ideal man, but she IS nearly always will
ing to accept substitute.
A man may be the moneyed factor during
the engagement, but after marriage the
woman always appoints herself cashier
Chicago Evening News
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by CON
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, Q. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Farmers and Te1erranx

The man over the hills who raises
grain is scared out of days work
If he receives telegram, for he is
sure that some one is dead. The man
who raises fruit may lose DAYS
work if he does not receive te,e-
gram, in which case he thinks the mar
ketman has forgotten him. TIE style
ii ones farming, with particular ref
erence to the number Of crops which
he raises, has great influence Upon the
man. Grass farming makes grass
tarmers.-Prof. L. II. Bailey, in Amer
lean Gardening.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE,
From the Press, Milroy, Ind.

One of the first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. r. Seton,
Of Mllroy, Rush Co, Ind. He made good
record. The life OF every soldier is hard
one and Mr.. Seton case was no exception
We were in Tennessee, penned in On all
sides. Our rations were very scarce said
he, land we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
to replenish the wells or streams, our can
teens went empty. We were hurried on,
and the only way to Guench our thirst was to
go down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Activity OF Vesuvius.

Much anxiety has beer. caused in Naples
An overwhelming danger of this description
produces universal terror As a matter of
fact there is little likelihood that Mt Vesu-
vius will do any serious damage. On the
other hand thousands die daily from stomach
and digestive disorders, who might have sur
vived had they resorted 10 Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. 1t is the greatest of known ton
les for stomach and digestive organs. 1t
cures kidney, liver and blood disorders.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
A Doubling Thomas,

Sound said the pedagogue, lis some
thing that person. can hear, but can
neither see nor feel.'
ooh, don't know!' exclaimed the boy at
the foot of the class. Il think can prove
that you are off in your theory
Very we'll, Thomas retorted the man of
learning, go ahead and prove it, then
Only Yesterday you gave me a sound
thrashing,, said Thomas; Il suppose the
other pupils saw it, and don't you ever
think for minute that l didn't feel it,
Chicago Evening News
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

The congresswoman from the new state
OF Mpjkobrwp, now rose and addressed the
house. II move" she exclaimed, that all
this red tape be dispensed with" The mo-
ton carried unanimously. But when it was
urged that there be substituted heliotrope
tape with sea-green border, difficulties
arose. The brunette wing of the dominant
party, supported by the agrarian bleached
blends, insisted upon shrimp pink.-Detroit
Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Couldn't Fool Her,

!, eve must lay in an extra supply of fuel
this winter said the credulous business
man while talking to his practical wife the
other evening. The cornhusks are un-
usually thick, and that means long, hard
winter"
"Who told you?''
The man we always buy coal FROM"
81 thought so. We will just give the
usual order -Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Revenue,

Clearly it was advisable to 60 to war.
But how about revenue?' ventured the
courtly Sir Godfre4.
"Revenue?' repeated the queen, lightly.
Il have but to stamp my foot and abundant
revenue will be forthcoming"
,, 1t will be observed that in those DAYS
there was no stamping of bank checks, vac
cination certificates or chewing gum. to saw
nothing Of ci garettes and key pilsener-De-
troit Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
All Arranged.

Mr.. Wigsby-See here, my love, there is
some mistake. The baggage delivery man
has left seven trunks on our front porch.
Mrs. Wigsby (who has just returned from
the mountains)- Don't you I'M
Gerstand? He's coming back after dark for
the extra fve-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

For days she lowered at deaths door; but
now the fever had turned at last. "You will
reeover!' exclaimed the physician, joyously.
shade of anxiety swept across her wasted
features. "Will my hair grow in curly ?"
she demanded. All, how pitifully confound
ed is science before the really important Sc.
crets of the future!- detroit Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Charley Gosset asked a friend of his from
the country the other day if she had been
out to the fair and she replied as follows:
Il didn't went, didn't want to went, and
If | had wanted to went, l couldn't have
icle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Mrs: Young Bridget, run over and see
how old Mrs. Smith is this morning."
Bridget (returning)-"S hure, ma am, she
says she's seventy years and eight months
old, and wants to know what business that
is of yours. "-Cornell Widow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Not Legal Tender.

sF1 must request the congregation to con
tribut: generously this morning" said Rev
Mr.. Slimpay, sadly. my salary is eigh
months in arrears, and my creditors ar
pressing. of course work largely for love
and love equally of course is tender, bu
it isn't legal tender" -Harper's Bazaar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

what we need i'll this country" howled
the political orator, lis an elastic cur
rency-"
Right you are, mister interrupted a
man near the door; something that will
stretch mans income so as to make both
ends meet. Chicago Evening News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Netropolitnn Ornithology,

Teacher-Nliss Street, can you tell me
what is most peculiar in the Matching of the
cuckoo?
builds it's nest in a clock.-fewelers' Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Small CAPITAL.

First Theater-Goer-Mrs De Style, who
went on the stage, after divorce scandal,
has failed to make expenses.
Second Theater-Goer-Well, it wasn't
much of a scandal, anyhow-N. Y. Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. D. Buch.
mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a, o.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

including letter, Ringworm, Cracked Hands,
Eczema, Dandrutf, etc, cured by Tetterine.
so cents at druggists, or by mail for ca:h o.
stamps. j. L. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

The Sprangles have been boasting long
time about their horseless carriage 1t turns
out to be only a baby's perambulator-Bo
ton Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
d;AWoman's Remedy for Woman'sllls

Professor lin medical college)-"What is
the first thing you do in case of cold!'
Bright Studcnt-"Sneeze, sir!"-Yonkers
Statesman,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Always-Little Robbie-''Pa, what's
man of the people," PA candidate for
office before election day.'-Cleveland
Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Eric-"1 like to see man ready to fight
for the truth" Alec-"Yes; why, only yes
terday man said lied, and hit him in
an stant''-Answers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Hicks-"You want to know if Innerby
loves that girl? Why, he actually loves her
faults" Wicks-"L Lucky girl! She has so
many."-Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Progress Of Science,

Scientists now announce that whisky con.
tains ptomaines. In antebellum days in St.
Louis they were called snakes.-St. Louis
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Some of the highest priced stuff the apoth.
cary sells is drug on the market.-Golden
Days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Almost any man who has kept house for
20 years can 60 up in the attic and see things
that cost him $1,000 and that he couldn't
get $40 bill for now.-Somerville Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

The servant girl who doesn't know her
place shows that knowledge isn't the only
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

It is from books that wise men derive con.
ISOLATION in the troubles Of life.-Victor
Hugo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22
Most important.

Would-be Writer-What do you consider
the most important qualification for be-
ginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite. Bits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Ii you want to be cured OF cough use
Hale s Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

No matter how stubborn man is, he has
to wear glasses when the time comes, just
the same.-Washingto la.) Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Eft es te men Diet talk all tenn Diet hat no
tenn to poot Ell at tankin.-Denver Times
Sun
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

An Atchison bride has particularly good
luck in cooking since she lost her cook book
-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

We have great deal to be thankful for.
Il we could only spare the time.-Town
Topics.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

The first proof of a mans incapacity fol
anything is his endeavor to fix the stigma Of
failure upon others.-Haydon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Souvenir is the maiden name of rubbish
-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Every master is more or less of servant to
his help. Il. 4. w. Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

Jamaica, with its ginger might become de-
slrable territory if this country ever gets
cramped elsewhere Philadelphia Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-12-22

The testimony that
Vegetable
rreguaty suppressed, excessive painful monthly periods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-14
A Hint For Banqueters.

That men who have great regulations as
public speakers, who are called upon to
and do attend several banquets each week
during the winter season. are able to show
no signs of indigestion is source of won
der to men who, after perhaps a single
banquet, find medicines necessary.
At these banquets are served all the
fancy dishes that the mind of chef can
conceive. Then there are the wines of vari-
Gus kinds, sometimes good and sometimes
poor How is it, people ask, that these
frequenters of banquets 50 often suffer no
i'll effect?
1t is because their experience has made
them cautious. Constant dining out has
taught them the absolute need of modera-
ton Many of them have confessed that
it is their habit to dine at their homes be-
fore going to a banquet. Then at the ban
quet they will just nibble at what is placed
before them, so as not to appear odd
among the company OF feasters.
With the wines Is is the same way, They
will drink, perhaps. a little sherry to be-
gin with, and then not drink anything else
until the champagne is served; Of that
they drink enough to satisfy a natural
thirst and for'the rest of the evening they
drink nothing but Apo.linaris, which inno-
cent potion they find not only extremely
palatable after the wine, but calculated to
offset any i'll effects
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-14
INCENTIVES TO GOOD LIVES.
Gods Goodness and Not Fear of Him
the Motive.

the Motive.
Rev. Charles H. Strong, at st. Johns
Church. preached an interesting sermon
last night taking his text from St. Pauls
Epistle to the Romans, H. 4. from which
he drew the lesson that the goodness of
God, and not the fear of him should lead
men to better lives.
Moral laws, the preacher said. are just
as fixed and answering as are physical
laws. The penalty is stored up in the
moral law itself. and it is not necessary
that punishment should be apparent every
time one of these laws is violated, for the
violation brings its own punishment. Mans
experience with God depends upon the
man himself. A man who gives way to
his every passion does not find that good
ness as he expects il. but those do who
live righteous lives in the church and COM
munity.
The existence of these laws cause much
restraint through fear of the results. But
man wants something more than that
some other motive than fear of punish
ment in leading a righteous life Man
wants to develop the finer sentiments of
his being, which cannot be done through
fear. It must be through appreciation and
knowledge of the goodness of God.
Man should get rid of the old and almost
savage idea of God which couceves him
as an angered being who condemns every
offending sinner to everlasting punish
ment. He should think of a God like
Jesus Christ, merciful, loving and forgiv-
ing. It is the goodness of God that should
lead men to better lives, that goodness
that passeth all understanding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-14

SMOKE BROUGHT OUT FTREMEN.
De ective TIue in Nj. j. DoyIe's store
Cause Trouble.

De fective Tlue in NJ. j. DoyIe's store
Cause Trouble.
The fire department made a useless run
to M. J. Doyle's grocery at Barnard and
ST. Julian streets at $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. There was a lot of smoke is
suing from the rear of the building at
Barnard and Bryan streets, but there was
no fire. 1t was smoke that got between the
walls from defective fue.
Policeman Mansfield was attracted by
the smoke, and as the occupants of the
basement, which is used by colored people
as restaurant could not explain the sit
uation, the officer considered il best to call
out the department The Central station,
fire headquarters and Engine company
No. !, responded Under the direction of
Assistant Chief Mouro thorough exami-
nation of the building was made, which
resulted in finding a defective hue. Chief
Mouro win cali attention to the fiue. and
request that it be repaired
flying trip was made from Thunderbolt
by Postmaster Joseph M. Doyle and his
brothers. A telephone message of the re-
ported fire was sent out to Mr.. Doyle and
it took less than thirty minutes TO get TO
town.