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The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
STATE AND GENERAL.

The present attitude of Russia with
reference to foreign use of Ta-Lien-W an
is Que of almost ELUSIVE hospitality; but
this cannot disguise the fact that all
Manchura has practically become Rus.
sian territory, and the Russian eagle is
slow to let go of what his talons have
once fastened on.
Governor Powers has made the follow
ing nominations; Judge Of the Munici.
pal Court of the city of Halowell,
George A. Stafford. Trustees of the
Maine Insane Hospital, Ex-Governor
Frederick kobie, Gorham; Hon. Russell
b. Shepherd, skowhegan; Mrs Jennie
X. Smith, Litchfeld.
Relations between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica are greatly strained. War is prob
able because it is reported that Costa
Rica asks an equal privilege with Ncara-
qua in the navigation of the river San
Juan and the canal route across Nicara-
qua, conditions that will probably not
be accepted by the Nicaraguan govern
ment.
A meeting of the board of managers
of the Maine Industrial school was held
in Halowell, Friday morning. Those
present were Andrew d. Halves of
Stroudwater, State Superintendent of
Schools, w. w. Stetson, Miss Clara NJ.
Farwell of Rockland, Mrs. NJ. A. Sar-
gent of Augusta, and j. w. Church and
w. II. Perry of Hallowell. Arrange
ments were made to erect new build
ing to cost $4,000.
The railroad commissioners have made
pubic their decision ON the cause of the
accident at the crossing of the Maine
Central railroad and the Sandy River
railroad on December 20 1897 at Farm
ington, when two engines, one of each
road collded and William s. Barker,
engineer of the Sandy River railroad
engine, was killed. They blame Barker
as he did not obey signals and they re-
mark upon the utter lack of discipline in
obeylng the signals in the Pennington
railroad yard.
At About midnight March 81, North
ern California was shaken by one of the
most severe earthquakes ever expert
enced in the state. In San Francisco
the buildings were swayed violently for
fully ten seconds, though reports from
other places state that the vibrations
continued for from 40 seconds to a
minute. A tenement house on Clemen-
tine street collapsed but no one was
injured. Windows were broken, plaster
ing and chimneys fell and telegraphic
communication was interrupted for 20
minutes The streets were thronged
with people at midnight. At Mare Is
land the earthquake was very severe
doing damage estimated at $25 900. The
saw mill was Frustrated and is a COM
plete wreck. The government hospital
and several shops were badly damaged.
At Sacramento, Stockton and other
places the shock was equally severe.
The shock was apparently confined to
northern California.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive you have a bilious at
tack; if your stomach is disordered you
have a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys
are affected you have a pinched look.
Secure good health and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters is a
good Alternative and tonic. Acts directly
on the stomach, liver and kidneys, pu-
rifles the blood, cures pimples, botches
and boils and gives a good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
At Pattens' Drug Store, C. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
so cents per bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
NO GUESS WORK HERE.
All Skowhegan People Have TO Do
Is TO Follow the Example of
Fellow Citizens.

Facts are stubborn.
Some may be disputed.
None can be disproved.
A fact is the opposite of fiction.
Is always hedged about with proof.
Has to stand the test of investigation.
Or it drifts to the realm of doubt.
Investigate closely the following
The closer the scrutiny the more con-
vincing the result
A Skownegan citizen speaks here.
Speaks from experience md conyic-
ton.
Relates facts, stubborn facts
That may be disputed, but cannot be
disproved.
Mrs. Philip Temple, corner Front and
Mechanic streets, says: Il could not
sleep on account of my back. it aehed
SO severely that my kidneys actually
felt as if they were burning. The secre-
tions from the kidneys were very seald-
ing and was compelled to rise too
often at night My Kidneys were af-
fected over 10 years and also had some
liver complaint which has regulated
itself since | used Doau Kidney Pills.
| took other medicines for these all
ments, but was unsuccessful in effecting
cure. My husband got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Patterns drug store for me and
since using them | have been in much
better health. My back does not ache
and it has been strengthened, l do not
require now to lie down during the day
to rest myself as did formerly. sleep
well at night and the urinary weakness
and scalding from the kidney secretions
has left me. Doan's Kidney Pills are
the most reliable remedy | have ever
used"
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents.
Mailed by FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y. Sole agents for the u S.
Remember the name DoAN's and take
no other
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
Ruckiin's Arnica SaIve,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptiona
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, c
W. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a tifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if ii fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay. mo 40
II. w. tUsHhG, BIxBY & BUCK.
W. H. FULLER, c. w. FOLSOM.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
DR.. Robbins No. 5.25 for the liver.

New word still needed.
How do you get along with your new type
writerY"
ut or herr" "Or him."
Ordinary household accidents have no terrors
when there's BEETLE of Dr. Thomas Electric
Oil in the medicine chest. Heals burns, cuts
bruises, sprains. Instant relief.
THE furniture here seems as artistic az
possible"
less comfortable?"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
An EnterprIsin9 Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than
Patterns Drug Store, c. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
who spares no pains to secure the best
of everything in his line for their many
customers. He now has the yalua
BILE agency for Dr. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds.
This is the wonderful remedy that is
producing such a Juror all over the
country by its many startling cures. 1t
absolutely cures asthma, bronchitis,
hoarseness and all affections of the
throat, chest and lungs. Call at above
drug store and get trial bottle free or
a regular size for 50 cents and $l.00.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

2525.

Owing to the continued ill-health of
Rear Admiral Sicard. commanding the
North Atlantic squadron, it is feared
that it will be- necessary either to give
him shore assignment or else leave
of absence
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

Our Beef, Iron and Wine is bottled
esp, cially for US and we can guarantees
it-Sampson's corner drug store, soc.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

The two year-old son Of w. l.. Furga-
son, of Bolton, Miss, had whooping
cough. AFTER several physicians had
prescribed for him, without giving re-
lie ;" writes Mr.. Furgsson, ~ persuaded
my wife to try 25 cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
first dose had the desired effect, and in
forty,eight hours he was entirely free
from all cough. | consider your remedy
the best in the market, especially for
children and recommend it at all times. "
The % and so cent sizes for sale by
Horatio w. Gushing, druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

suppose woman is never In love
with anyone she has always known. 1t
is always some new fellow who strikes a
girl. Women do not love men for their
goodness. Miadlemdrch.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

Mrs Perkins: Did you see any OF them horse
less kerridges up in the city?
81 Perkins: No; but had some OF theil
durnd cowless milk.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
NOW COMBINED
LOOK AT lseo-lsee LOSSES.

TO F.
wish acknowledge by this the prompnes
u treatm and
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

All druggists keep Robbins 1925.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

Robbins 25-25 liver pills.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07

25 %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Notice to T1esDasSevs.

Mo rrespassing will be allowed on Shady
IN Grove Plantation. This is warning that
all who do trespass will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. r. c. STINSON,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
5000

In actual cash is offered to the sub
scribers Of the Weekly Commercial
Appeal Every one sending so cents
for q years subscription to The
Weekly Commercial Appeal will be
allowed q guess on the number of
bales of cotton received in Memphis
from September l, 1897, to April Is,
1898. The first correct or nearly
correct guess will get, if the guess is
received in January, $4,000; if in
February, 81, 500; if in March, $500;
tho second correct or nearest correct
guess will get, if received in January,
81, 500; if in February, $500; if in
March, $3.50; the third correct or
nearest correct guess will get, if it is
received in January, $1,000; if in
February, $3.50; if in March 800.
This contest closes on March 81, but
the guess is on the number of bales
of cotton received in Memphis from
Sept. l, 1897, to April Is. 1898. In
those months in '95 and SO, the num-
Der received was 4O7, $50; between
that time in 90 and 81, $40, pa bales
were received. This will help you
form an estimate on your guess. The
first three prizes make an aggregate
amount actually offered of 5000 in
cash.
@ The Bossier Banner and The
Weekly Commercial Appeal will both
be sent to any address one year each
for only 81 rs, and each subscription
will be allowed a guess on the cotton
crop, details of which appear above.
Send order with guess direct to the
Bossier Banner with remittance and
get both papers for one year. This
offer is unprecedented and only holds
good for short while. So subscribe
at once.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Mrs. Clarke, an old and highly
esteemed lady of this parish, died a
few miles west of Collinsburg last
Friday night. Her remains were
buried at old Salem graveyard, near
Red Land, Sunday. Mrs. Clarke
was lady of note, accomplished
and well educated. She was a sis
ter of Gov. Melville, OF Mississippi,
and the mother of Holland William
son Clarke, deceased, who was elect
ed r. corder of Bossier parish in
1865, and Mr.. M. Fl. Clarke, of Col
linsburg. She was also, we believe,
a cousin of Albert aud George Will
Hanson, deceased, many years ago
prominent citizens of Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
A Real Bargain.
The SEMI WEEKLY REPUBLIC,
Mailed on Monday and Thursday.
The REPUBLIC SUNDAY MAGAZINE,
Separately.
The Boss1ER BANNER.
All cn-1- 60 or

All for Only 1925.
The Republic Magazine is made by
The Republic in The Republic Office.
It is home journal of the best class,
clean, interesting, original, truthful
and not stale or worked over line in
it. Four pages of illustrated fun
equal to the best comic weekly pub
lished. Fourteen pages of special
and original matter for and about men
and women and current topics of the
day. More high-class pictures and
cartoons than were ever attempted in
a similar publication. More noted
writer's and artists contribute to The
Republic Magazine than to any other
Western publication. Fashions, illus
trated, a special feature worth alone
many times the price of the paper to
any lady in the land.
The Semi-Weekly Republic, not a
newspaper, but the newspaper of to-
day.
No paper as good. 1t prints the
NEW news.
1t would seem waste of time to
multiply words about this grand offer.
1t is the greatest bargain ever offered
by newspaper. The Semi Weekly
Republic, the Republic Model Sunday
Magazine and the Bossier Banner,
four papers a week, mailed 10 any ad-
dress on receipt OF 81 rs. Address
all orders to the Bossier Banner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Mrs. Rebecca ShackelfordT Thomas,
relict of W. J. Thomas, deceased,
died of pneumonia in New Orleans,
on the 9th instant; aged Is years.
Mrs. Thomas, who was an old citi-
zen of Bossier, and had many rela-
tives and friends 10 this parish, left
Benton only few weeks ago to
make her home in New Orleans. Her
remains were inferred yesterday at
Caney graveyard, about three miles
southwest of Rocky Mount.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Town Council Proceedings.

BENTON, La, MARCH Z, 1898.
The Town Council of the town of
Benton, met this day, it being
regular stated meeting, with the fol-
lowing members present, to-wit:
r. B. Hill, Mayor; j. NJ. Montgom-
cry, B. F. O6lal and Joe Benjamin,
Councilmen, aud T. n. Braden, Sec
rotary.
Upon motion, the minutes of the
last meeting was read and approx
ed as amended. Carried.
Moved and seconded, That the
assessment for the year 1898, as
completed, be accepted, aud that
the Secretary be allowed $40 for
said work, and that a warrant issue
upou the Treasurer for the same,
and that a warrant issue to the Sec
rotary for bis service for four meet
ings of this body, at 81 per meet
ing, IS.
Moved and seconded, That the
Secretary of this Council issue
notice for publication at once mott
tying tax payers of the Town of
Benton, La, that this Council will
meet at the Court House in the
Town of Benton, La, on the 4th day
OF April, A. D. 1898, as a Board of
review, to equalize assessments for
property assessed in corporate limits
Of said town.
Moved and seconded that tue ap-
proved account in favor of J. D.
ROBERTSON, for hauling three loads
OF Saw dust, at so per load ISL COY
De allowed, and warrant issue.
Moved and seconded, That the
'amoer accounts as checked up by
street Commissioners in favor of w.
D simpson for 113O feet of lumber
u y per thousand go O4) be allow
Cd. Carried.
Moved and seconded, That D. P.
noean's Marshal's account for bal.
saee due on month of February.
1885, salary, Sc and 81 40 for feed
w prisoners to date, aud 81 costs
:. case No. 20, VS.. G. C. Weeks, he
AloSed. Carried.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

The moon was full on the 9Th of
March, will he in her last quarter
on the 18th, new on the Goth, and
in her first quarter on the 2Sth. On
the 9th she was in perigee, aud on
the 25th will he in apogee. While
on the 1st of the month the sun was
yet 70 81 80" south of the equator,
he will reach it on the Goth, and
pass during the month through the
extensive arc of 12o z IA" in decli-
nation, so that on the last of the
month lie will be nearly 40 II north
of the equator.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

While the Court Of Inquiry
is investigating the Maine disaster,
do not overlook the fact that Dowell
& Co., are headquarters for fancy
groceries, fruits and fine candies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

CATTLE TRAFFIC.-Yesterday
seemed to be a particularly active
day in this city in the cattle market.
A train of beef cattle came over the
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
comprising some 500 head, from
Monroe, and they were shipped to
Chicago via the Cotton Belt
Another train load went into Texas
over the same line. No less than
five droves went out Crockett street,
comprising hundreds of head,
brought from the pine hills aud des-
tined for Texas. There seems to be
much activity 10 this kind of traffic.
shreveport Times, Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Frank Serwich.

The Popular Restaurant and Hotel
of Shreveport for Ladies, Cen
tlemeu and Children,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Or. c. G. McCIoud all Right Again.
Having lost my entire Office by fire,
I have q bran sew outfit in two days
and am ready for business. My Office,
till the new building is completed,
will be over the Mary A. Files Mill
merry store, two doors from my former
stand.
Your business solicited.
CnAs. G. McCLoUD, D. D. s.
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Shell and bulk Oysters for families;
salt water and shell Fish of all kinds.
Meals, best in the city, for Is cents.
Lunch Counter and short orders
in the best style. Open day and
night.
Ten new and elegantly furnished
Rooms just opened up stairs over the
Restaurant.
The finest and best accommoda-
tions in Shreveport; either American
or European plan. Location central
right in the heart of the city!
Everything neat, new and first
class
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Program Of South Bossier Institute,
Saturday, March 20.

1890. Opening exercises; song
and prayer.
Address of Welcome, Mr.. Cheshire.
Response, MIR. Simmons.
Subject for Discussion: How to
teach Numbers. Mrs. Cheshire and
Miss Ratcliff.
Subject: How to make the Study
of English simple and Interesting.
Miss Wake and Miss Browne.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2. Subject: Geography. Misses
Hightower and Griffin.
Subject: History. Miss Wood.
ard and Mrs. Scott.
Subject: Penmanship. Mr.. Allen
aud Miss Hightower.
Subject: Value of Music, Elocu-
ton and Drawing in School. Misses
Dortch and Furniss.
General Outline of last Course in
the Reading Circle. Misses Griffin
and Browne.
EVENING SESSION.
1880. Subject: Difference between
the Old and New Methods of Teach
ing. Mrs. Cheshire and Miss Furniss.
Subject: Science. Mrs. Scott and
Miss Wake.
Subject: An Ideal School. Mr..
Allen.
Subject for General Discussion {:
Benefits of Education; Save Money.
Subject: Harmonious Develop
ment of all the Faculties. Messrs.
Cheshire and Simmons.
All teachers and school officers are
cordially invited to attend. A Recep-
ton Committee will meet the teachers
and provide their entertainment.
J. S. CHESHIRE, President
South Bossier Teachers Association.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Just Received,

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand a large lot of corn, oats
and hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Nina Nattin is the guest of
her aunt. Mrs. Donna Tim berlake.
Miss Virginia Connell, of Belle
vue, visited Miss Ida Braden, this
week.
Mrs. J. NJ. Arnold was the guest
OF Mrs. l.. A. Brownlee Friday and
Saturday.
Parish Superintendent, Hon. j.
A. w. Lowry, is in New Orleans on
business this week.
Miss Corrie Connell, of Brownlee,
was the guest of Miss Matte Oneal
Friday and Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Heavy rain Sunday night.

Go to Dowell & Go. for fresh
bakers bread, celery and fine can
dies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys. Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Walking along the beach on Mobile
Bay. a young woman. a relative OF the
writer. picked up a handful OF little
shells. left by the tide. and among
them several shells OF a small marine
snail. the largest OF which was prob
ably q half-lnch In diameter and the
smallest some three-elghths OF an
inch. She dropped them into her peck
ct and forget all about them until sew
eral days afterward. when an unpleas-
ant odor In her wardrobe attracted her
attention 10 them. on taking them out
OF her pocket some fell on the floor.
and In recovering them she placed her
foot on one. The act was followed by
an explosion, quite sharp. and loud
enough 20 be heard all over the floor
on which her room Is. Astonished, she
concluded to try another. and the. same
result followed. The shells were then
brought 10 the writer. who on exam
ination found the mouth OF each firm
~ closed by a membrane OF greater or
less thickness, formed by the drying
Of the animal slime. This had prob
ably occurred soon after the removal
from the moisture Of the beach. and
the little inhabitant OF the she'll dy-
ing, the gases Of decomposition had
quite filled It's internal space. On exert
ing little pressure by squeezing the
shell between two blocks Of wood
quite a loud explosion was produced
the fragments OF the shell being
thrown several feet. Subsequently.
on trying the experiment, out OF a
dozen shells only two failed to explode
The conditions most favorable to sue
cess In making the experiment seem
to be removal from the beach in very
hot. dry weather, which causes the
slime to be exuded In greater quantity
than usual and dries II up rapidly as
II exudes.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22

Bishop Richard Hooker Wilmer oi
Alabama. once went to New York in
the interest Of a confederate orphanage.
lie met many union friends and was
dlned. 4 story was expected Of him.
but he declined. saying he had none.
but would offer a conundrum: why
are We Southcrnors like Luzirus?"
There was guessing on an sides Of the
table. such rs Because YOU are poor"
Because you eat the crumbs from the
rich mans table etc. We're Ike
Lazarus" said the bishop. smiling
blandly. because we've been licked by
dogs" One Of the bishops charms ls
his unrcconstgucteduess and every
man at the table laughed except one.
who Indignantly exclaimed: We'll.
sir. II YOU think we're dogs. why have
you come mp here to beg for our mon
ey!" With a wink at the rest ~ his
hosts, the bishop replied. My friend.
the hair Of the dog is good for the
bite. That's why I've come. Chicago
News.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-22
ARTIFICIAL TREE INDUSTRY.
Factory Made Palms Of nfe-Like For
matlon Are Now Numerous.

Factory Made Palms Of Life-Likc For-
nation Are Now Numerous.
From the Plttsburg Dispatch: This
Is the age Of things artificial A palm
mandatory has recently opened a
salesroom on Upper Broadway. and a
huge sign lower down on the same
thoroughfare notifies the mob that an
other store Of the same sort will soon
be ready for business. The artificial
tree industry Is comparatively new and
Il must be profitable All over town one
sees counterfelts. Many Of the large
stores. and most OF the more promin-
ent hotels Of this city, including some
OF those that are most tasteful In their
decorations, now have huge palm trees
In their halls or entrances. and even
In private houses IL is not uncommon
20 find plants with removable leaves.
The prepared palms. such as are used
today. are infinitely more real In APP
pearance than the old artificial plants
OF few years ago. Many are so close
in their resemblance 10 the live plant
that II is hard to detect them as imi-
tatlons without close scrutiny The
leaves are real leaves. and not con-
structeG out Of enamel tin. like the old
kind. and the fiber on the trunk is real
fiber. II is only on approaching them
and examining them that the leaves
are seen to be painted and the stalks
inserted into. but not growing out OF,
the stem. The price OF the manufac-
tured articles varies from 80 cents TO
s25 for the ordinary specimens, but
some Of the larger and finer ones
amount 20 $50. or even 800. A small
fern palm sprig OF some fifteen inches
high Is sold at half a dollar; a tree such
as those that are seen In the halls OF
hotels. measuring. say, nine feet high.
and with about eighteen removable
leaves. will cost Sl7. The sage palm
Is a more expensive variety. a tree Of
hve feet selling for as much as $50 We
may rail against humbug 20 our hearts
content. but. somehow or other. the
laugh is seldom on the fellow who fools
vs..