davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
The Constitutional G Convention

Shreveport Times: One Louisiana
Legislature in q year is sufficient
The Convention has more than filed
the bill.
Mansfield journal The people
are disappointed at the indifference
to their wishes that has been shown
by ma ority of the Convention.
Catahoula News: The Constitu-
tional Convention might abolish the
Legislature and let the Convention
represent that branch Of the govern
ment to be convened every four years.
It is in order for the Constitutional
Convention to take recess-until
1900. That date seems the pet of
the body that never knows when to
stop its legislation for partisan pur-
purposes and preference.-Shreve-
port Times.
Shreveport Times: The Constitu-
tional Convention has developed an
aptitude for passing patriotic resolu
tons on war deeds and questions,
pumpkin suggests that they give
their whole time and attention to
this subject. They will do less harm
to the State of Louisiana and crafty
her patient and long suffering people.
n. O. Times-Democrat: As the
Convention has surrendered to Fitz-
patrick and the city ring, the organic
law it frames is not likely to last very
long, and the Legislature need not
worry over the Legislation suggested
by it. The thing for the people to do
is to organize throughout the State
to set aside the shameful botch which
the Convention will adopt and call a
Constitution.
Shreveport Times The vide
spread denunciation by the people
and singing criticism Of every jour
nal of repute in the State of Louisiana
of the acts of tho Constitutional Con-
vention, BODIES no good to the organ
ic law that will be adopted or the
political preferment of the men who
are responsible for it's framing. Pub
lie sentiment points strongly to an
other Convention at which the peo-
pie not the politicians will preside.
Town Talk: Hon. G. w. Bolton,
OF Rapides, made noble fight on the
floor of the Constitutional Convention
to get the judicial system of the State
less expensive, but was voted down.
Some Of the lawyers in that body want
the earth and fence around it, and
they generally get what they want.
The new Judiciary system will cost
the STAGE at least fifteen thousand
dollars more per annum than the old
one, and will be but little, if any,
cheaper to the parishes.
Monroe News: The Constitutional
Convention SO called, is still in ses-
sion. It is continuing to fix mat
ters as the bosses say and not as the
people want. There are good men in
the Convention-men eager to frame
an organic law that will be of lasting
benefit to the people Of Louisiana,
but they are in . hopeless minority
and have not the strength of putting
stop to the wrongs being perpetra-
ted. It is unfortunate for the State
that this Convention was convened.
but We see no other remedy for the
evil than for the Legislature to call
another Constitutional Convention to
cure the defects and wrongs Of the
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

Over 1900, 900 bales of cotton
were raised in the United States in
l897-98,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

Politicians have one thing in COM
mon-they are all anxious to save the
country from some other fellow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

Il takes year to build cruiser,
and only two hours to knock one to
pieces, d
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

The entire rottenness of the Span
ish government maniests itself in the
riotous conduct Of her people at
Madrid. Mobs infest the streets.
general disorder prevails and martial
law has been proclaimed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

Immigration Agent.
Darties wishing to sell land would do well
to confer with me.
]. e. ADGER,
Hughes Spar, Bossier Parish, L..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

May wheat sold at Chicago last
Thursday at $3.50 a bushel, the high
est price since 1877.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

There were serious bread riots in
Milan, Italy, Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
Frank Serwich,

The Popular Restaurant and Hotel
of Shreveport for Ladies, Gen
uemen and Children.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, :::::::::::::::::::::::MAY IL, 1898.

Blanco looks to Spain; Spain looks
to Europe, and Europe looks on.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12
]. D. Robertson's Star Kote1
BENTON, La.

q now open to the citizens of Bossier and the
= travelling public generally. This house is
newly lifted up and is the best hotel in Benton
Inc Livery and Feed Stable in connection is
first-class in every respect. Teams and vehi-
eles, and attentive drivers always on hand.
Stock led and cared for. Terms reasonable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

II. ii. MONTGOMERY,
Notary Public.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Having examined tho
PARISH OF BossIER. foregoing act of incor-
poration and finding nothing contained therein
contrary to law, hereby approve the Same.
A. j. MURFF,
District Attorney Second Judicial District Of
Louisiana
1885,
Filed and Recorded the 18th day Of April,
A. D., 1888, in Volume M ;" Mortgages.
r. B. HILL,
Deputy Clerk and Ex-OHcio Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-05-12

WN. ENDERS. HENRY ENDERa-
WIN. ENDERS & son.
lOS and ITO Texas St., Shreveport, La,
Wholesale aud Retail Dealers in
F. U r. N ITU r. r .
Mattresses, Window Shades.
Wall Paper. &c.
Gpecialty Of Glazed Sash, Window Glass,
~ Doors, Blinds and Cypress Shingles.
Mail orders promptly attended.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

The condition OF the public roads
and highways in and about the town
Of Ritzville does not to any great ex-
tent speak for the public spirited and
conscientious portion of our inhabit-
ants. In most all the road districts
of our county the roads have been
put into good condition having in
many places been worked over for
miles at q stretch. But our own fair
district has been sadly niisused and it
was with sense of shame for the
honor Of our community that we trav-
eled these roads. Now such a condi-
ton rs this is simply a matter OF
either carelessness or laziness, and it
is to your sense of dignity that we
appeal. Will this condition Of affairs
continue to exist and he roads in
time become impossible or will some
illustrious citizen let a few sparks o.
patriotism mingle in his makeup and
head some company that will at least
haul few loads Of straw
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
VOTERS OF ADAMS COUNTY.


Gentlemen-rA communicated arti-
Gle, in the Ritzville Times of the goth
over the ANONYMOUS signature OF
.-Citizen," in which he, Citizen, advo-
Gates the adoption of the proposed
amendment to the state constitution
to be voted on by you. For, or against
at the near by coming election, upon
the very broad ground, "that the peo-
pie should rule" that the opposition
to it is groundless, and that because
the Popocrat platform indorses it,
the Republican must perforce oppose
it." Let US look at this little, fol-
lowing is the proposed amendm ent to
be voted on.
provided further, that it shall be
optional with each municipal corpor.
alton in the state to fix and determin,
by majority vote of the qualified
electors voting thereon the class Of
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
RITzvILLE. NOVEMBER 2, 1898.

The farmers OF eastern Washington
and Adams county particularly have
been SO enriched by large crops OF
wheat and good prices the past two
years that they have lost many of the
principles of economy and have entir.
ely forgotten the old but true adage,
"a penny saved is penny earned"
Farmers generally know their bust
ness but lately they have neglected
many valuable and inexpensive lines,
as of dairying, butter-making, poultry
raising, egg-marketing, and many
Others. Why, with all the magnifi-
cent opportunities and natural requ-
isites for these lines Of wealth produc-
ing in our own state have we allowed
carload alter carload of eggs and butt
ter shipped here to supply the demand
at prices that are simply enor-
NOUS, and this money that should
have been pocketed by our farmers
has now gone to the already rich
treasures ofeastern monopolies. While
ccreal-raising here is profitable and
should be followed, we could with
little energy produce many varieties
of other products that would be as
profitable and as satisfactory to the
farmers.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

Winter, that is now coming soon
with its frost, its snow, and Its many
pcculiarities, brings to our commun-
ity of undoubted happiness and plen-
ty many things the watchful observer
will notice and will rebel against as
inhumane and that should be suspen-
,ded. Our farmers in winter habi.ual-
ly come to town fasten their team to
" hitching post and remain in town
all day. Many times storms arise or
the owner gets douche of "throat
irrigator" and the teams stand ali
night without shelter or food. When
driven home they do not receive pro-
per care. This happens many times
during the winter and it certainly is
no wonder that We are inflicted with
many inferior horses whose condition
is occasioned by the utter neglect and
abuse they receive during the bad
weather of the winter. A society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
could find many opportunities to dis
play humanity and energy in this
part of the sphere. We sincerely hope
that this method OF procedure as to
cruelty will be abated somewhat in
the coming winter.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
SOCIETIES.

n u OF P.--Prairie Queen Lodge No. &c.
s,sSs, n Knights Of Pythias, meets Wednes.
NC%day night Of each week in the Pythian
49, Castle Visiting brothers are invited to
attend. w. X. CUNNINGHAM, ir., G, C.
Z. R. LEHMAN, X. Of R. & s.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
Do Not Deny It.

The Hoffman House Cafe has been
repeatedly accused of giving its
patrons more for their money than
any other house in the Pacific North
west. Everything served Ia carte
and our table d hote dinners served
daily from ll:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. are
unsurpassed. Don't forget the place.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
500 to sIas Buys a Buggy,

Thiel-Dorman Co. are the agents for
Studebaker hacks, buggies and wa
CONS. Every rig is fully warranted,
both as to workmanship and material.
Call and examine, test their strength
and get our prices.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

METHODIST Episcopal Church = Preaching
MI service every Lords Day, morning and
evening. Sunday school every Sabbath at II
a. m. Mid-week prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening. Choir practice after prayer meet
ing. All are invited. Grifith's Corners
Preaching services every second and fourth
Sunday at p. m. Willis-Prcaching every
first and third Sunday at 8 p. m.
B. L. HICKS. Pastor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

For the return to my place at
Fletcher, one iron-gray filly, three
years old, branded B. s. on left shout
der. B, L. SUTTON,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

M W. Affects every second and fourth Fri
M day evening Of each month. Visiting
neighbors will receive a cordial welcome,
E. D. gibson, Clerk
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

MoKI TEA POSITIVELY CURES SICK HEADACHE,
indigestion and constipation. A delightful
herb drink. Removes all eruptions OF the skin
producing beautiful complexion or money
refunded. % and 80 cts. For sale by II. 4.
Gritman.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

| HERMAN Evangelical Church-Rev. Gilman,
" pastor. Services every other Sunday in
| each month at 10 80 a. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at $3.50 a. IN. All German speaking
people invited.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02


- TOO. F.-Ritzville Lodge No 49,
sEXSe l. /. O. o. f., meets every Thurs
SkS day night at o'clock, in the Greene
fraternal welcome is extended to sojourning
brothers. o. II. HoLC0MR, N g.
E. D. gibson R. 4 p, secy.
A u AND Al. M.--Ritzville Lodge F.. 4
~ II A. N. No. 10l, meets in regular
" Xcommunicatieni on the second and
N7:so p. m. All brethren cordially in
vited to be present. o. H. GREENE. W. N.
/. WATSON MYERS, secy.
~ r. A. R.-w. B. Hazen Post, No; 46,
A0A " meets first and Third saturdays
@XN OF each month. at Greene's hall.
wv d. J. TENT Commander.
~ II. ZIMMERMAN, Adj.
T q. T. M.-Meets second and fourth Tuesday
IL evenings in each month at Greene & Sons.
LADY TINA HARTsoN Com.
LADY IDA DEspAIN, R. X.
IL O. r. M. Defiance Tent No. II, Knights OF
n the Maccabees, meet first and third satur-
day evenings at 80 sharp. All visiting Sir
Z. ID. gibson, K.K
NV OF w.--Meets on second and fourth Mon
wv day Of each month. All neighbors in
good standing are invited to visit the camp.
n. E. VINCENT, &. q.
W, W. ZESr, Clcrx.llu.; F0t ) Il.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

CONGREGATIONAL Church-G. H. Newman,
" pastor. Preaching every Sunday at II a.. m.
and 7 30 p. m. Sabbath school at IL O'Clock m.
Y: P. s. c. E., $50 p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02

| n ERMAN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES every
" Sunday at II a.. m. and p m. Sunday
school ut 10 a. m. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday at p. m. All German speaking people
are cordially invited to attend. Others are
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-11-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

.EPwoRTU LEAGUE = Devotional services
~ every Sabbath at Q 80 p. M. at the. NJ E..
church. B. l.. HICKS, Pastor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-08

organize it. 1t costs more to bring
small freight from Maui to Honolulu,
than it costs from San Francisco to Ho-
nolulu What can the small producer
do?
Babble about valuable tropical pro-
ducts is idle. We must produce them,
and give an example of profitable in
dustry.
1t must be a political measure, be-
sides being an economic one A ser
ious set back in the sugar business,
means riots, and starving men. Every
man who is without work, is a socialist
and is determined to divide up. The
policy Of the Anglo-Saxon should be to
diversity industries here as a purely
political measure, just as Napoleon es-
tablished the sugar beet industry in
France as a political measure
Of course the Government will reply:
eve are not Napoleons and the people
are quite content with the sugar god,
and are not after strange vegetable and
fruit gods. If our one (sugar) legged
industry is upset, we are good Mahom-
edans and can say, it is Gods will "
An INDUSTRIAL dictator here for 10
years, would put many diversified in
dustries on permanent basis.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-08
FORTY-SIX NEW MEN.
Waverley Club Has an Active List
of III Members.

a special meeting of the Waverley Club
was held on Saturday evening at the
club hall, President A. V. Gear, presiding
Recording Secretary Copeland having
read the names of the IS applicants as
posted in the club notice board, on mo-
ton Of Horace Wright and j. a. Mehrtens
it was unanimously carried that unless
ballot be demanded on any name the
election should be viva voce as provided
in Section of Article III of the consti-
tuition. No ballot being called for. the
46 gentlemen were duly elected members
and the Recording Secretary intended to
notify them of their election. This brings
the roll of active membership to III ex-
elusive of II life members. The roll of
honorary members has not yet been ar
ranged.
Among other matters incidentally
brought before the meeting by way of
instruction and suggestion to the COM
mittee of management was the applica-
ton of so month for newspapers and
periodicals and the purchase of a new
set of pool balls. AS showing the spirit
of the charter members a sufficient
amount for the purchase of the latter was
Immediately donated by the members
present to save the expense from the cur
rent expenses and general funds.
The committee of management meets
at o'clock on Wednesday evening next
when the preliminary arrangements will
be made for the first quarterly meeting
which will probably be held in the first
or second week in April, and for the
Easter entertainment which will be given
on April 18th. Applications for member
ship should be sent in not later than
March 18th, as it is hoped that at least
50 names will be voted on at the quarter
ly meeting.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-08
AN EXPERIMENT STATION.

Telling people what they can, and
ought to do in developing industries, is
simply idle talk, as a rule. There are
many able and experienced writers in
America and Europe who have for so
years told the farmers what they could,
and ought to do. There is not coun-
ty in the United States, where the local
newspapers have not republished valu-
able articles on "how to make the farm
pay" For 80 years we have read enthu-
siastic articles from every section Of
the States telling any one who thought
OF moving, that in each section was to
be found the home" of every fruit and
vegetable. and fortunes in cultivating
them were to be had for the asking.
But the average farmer is extremely
conservative. He makes some ventures
in new seeds, and is cheated perhaps.
He makes an experiment and fails and
is disguised. Then, there is the city
man, who buys book on horticulture,
and moves to the country, and fails be-
cause he has had no experience. Both
farmer and city man know nothing
about the commercial side of farming
and horticulture.
The sagacity Of advanced farmers,
and agricultural writer's has, within a
few years, created the many and most
valuable Experimental Stations in the
States. Accuracy, skill, thought, brain
and money give in one place, the best
experiments and results for all. These
stations are gradually changing the
character of farming, and in some re-
spects are far beyond the universities
and colleges, in advancing civilization.
Here is needed more than in any sec
ton of America, an Experiment Sta
ton. We need a place where every
man, woman and child can go, and OBJ
tain perfectly accurate information
about all plants and vegetables, and the
commerce in them. This information
must be founded on fact and expert
ences here. One says: "You can raise
fine tomatoes here and grapes, and
fruit" Yes, but you cannot sell a car
load of them. The American market is
open to the trade. But somebody must
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-08
HILO TEACHERS.
Interesting Talks On a Variety of
Subjects.


On the 18th of February, the teachers
of Hilo and adjoining districts held
their quarterly meeting in the Union
school. The large number in attend
ance shows a growing interest in the
Union
After roll-call to which the mem
bers responded by quotations from
| Parker, the minutes of the December
meeting were read and adopted
! Miss Severance taught First Year
Lesson on stones. Different speci-
mems were distributed among the pu-
pills who stated their observations and
these were written on the blackboard.
A simple introduction to coral, lava
and sulphurous formations was given.
I the discussion which followed Miss
C0dn illustrated the development of the
subject with the higher grades, relat-
ing the influences which account for
our different rocks and stones. The
formation of sand by erosion and the
manner in which soils are formed were
clearly illustrated. Several papers
were read which had been prepared
by her pupils on the subject.
| A recitation was given by Miss Ruth
! Richardson after which Miss Hill
taught plant lesson. The embryo
plant was found in the bean and the
different stages of growth were COM
mented on. Several plants growing in
water were on exhibition and from
I II - 0Ofcy
| studied A vote of thanks was tender
ed the class for having come so far.
Mrs. r. A. Lyman read an account OF
the dwarfish and supernatural Mena-
hunes, relating their manners and Gus
toms, their marvellous works and adj
ventures. Ancient Hawaiian thoughts
and customs have been greatly mould
ed by the belief in these people.
A discussion ON vertical writing was
ouened by Mr.. Carvalho. Many views
were expressed both in favor of and
| against the system. Beginners take
to it readily, but often confusion arises
in advanced pupils in trying to affect
a transformation. The presidents
view is that the system has come to
stay" and that there is no alterna-
tive for teachers.
Miss Emily Evaliko read a paper on
| Band of Mercy" work. Miss Deyo
was the originator of the movement
in Hilo and she reports good results.
Young people should be led to join
from proper motives and not simply
for the purpose of wearing the star.
The subject of drawing was dealt
with by Miss Thurston. The paper
emphasized the educational values OF
the subject and detailed the work and
methods suited to the different years.
Variety was added to the proceedings
by a song from Miss Willis.
Mr.. McCluskey read paper on
school excursions. These train the
faculties of observation and are the
best introduction to the study of geo
graphy and the natural sciences. Work
with an object in view and as Napoleon
said use your resources"
The date set for the next meeting is
18th of May.