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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Must Not Ask Something for Nothing.

The agriculturist must not ask his
land to give him crops year by year,
without rendering to it d return for its
bounty. If you want your soil to be
liberal, you must make it fiat" The
farmer, in his dealings with his fertile
acres can not always be simply bene-
ticiary; he must all the while be bene-
factor also. The product of the soil
must in some measure be returned to
the soil if it's fruitfulness is to con tinue.
There are farmers who ''sSin" their
land by constant cropping and no fer.
tilizing; but it is :uinous economy for
the owner and a grave wrong to the
community; for whoever reduces the
wealth of the nations soil and the
sources of the supply of sustenance is
guilty of unsocial conduct.-Washing-
ton Gladden.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Quite a Kid.

Joseph Jefferson a few weeks ago was
walking in Boston with friend. Mr.. JET.
ferson met Judge Charles Levi Woodbury.,
and was then and there introduced to Judge
Woodbury. by the friend.
II am glad to meet you, Mr.. Jefferson y
said Judge Woodbury.. You are not so tall
a man as your father was" Whereupon Mr.
Jefferson expressed his pleasure at meet
ing friend and contemporary of his father
"And you are not so large man as your
grandfather. whose acquaintance l also en-
joyed,' continued Judge Woodbury..
"Well, WE'LL" said Mr.. Jefferson, "I'm
something of kid after all. '-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
A Diplomatic Invitation,

jack Fiance-1t was a great surprise to me
to learn that you had invited your neigh
Tors, the Flatpurses, to our wedding.
Jessica-Ah, but I ascertained that they
were in such unquestionablely straitened
circumstances that they wouldn't come.
That means they won't have money to get
us a wedding present, and We will have a
legitimate provocation for cutting them
Observation-Disclosures
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
ONE ENJOYS


Both the method and results wbe,
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidnevs MI
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys'
TEN efectually, dispels colds. head.
aches and fevers and cures habitn,l
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tina
only remedy of its kind ever nm ~
duced, pleasing to the taste and A..
ceptable to the stomach, prompt n
its action and truly beneficial IN it,
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeables substances. ii
many excellent qualities commend i
to all ard have made it the moat
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading druc.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will bro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK. GEw YoRk III
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Mutually UNPLEASANT.

There was once an 1rishman who had
face that. as one of his friends once re-
marked, was can offense to the landscape
Next to his LONELINESS, his poverty was the
most conspicuous thing about him. Hence
the unsympathetic comment of neighbor.
"How are We. Pat?" he said.
"Mightly bad" was the reply; 'ssure It's
starvation that's starin' me in the face"
SIS that 500" rejoined his friend. Sure
it can't be very pleasant for ayther OF yez.
-Binghamton On. W Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Up-to-Date Sociology.

Son-lPapa, what is meant by the classes
Sprocketts-Why, they're professional
and A and B amateurs-the BIS really aren'
amateurs at all.
well, and what are the masses?"
"Oh, they're the folks who pay gate none,
to see the races, s'pose.'-N, Y. Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

The John A. Salzer Seed Company, La
Crosse, Wis, have shipped within Is days
l,4OO barrels of their celebrated Salzer's
Earliest 6 Weeks Market Potato to Texas
customers: This potato has the reputation
OF being the earliest, the finest favored and
the heaviest producing early potato in the
country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Demand for More Battleships.

The Secretary of the Navy has demanded
more batt]eships, and there can be no doubt
that Congress will consider his recommend.
atoms. Protection is what our sea ports
require, and Notifications will not adequate
ly supply this. Defense against all disorders
of malarial type is, however, adequately
afforded by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, an
efficient remedy, also, for constipation, bill
OuSnaSs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

When man turns over a new leaf he is
never satisfied until he gets it blotted up
worse than the old one.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
The Usual Thing.

Hotel Visitor-Now, are you sure this
bed is quite clean?
Servant-Yes, sir; the sheets were only
washed this morning. Just feel them; they
amt dry yet-The Rival,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Pawn 1t to Buy Presenta

Robinson-Are you going to hang your
socks up this Christmas?
,Jones-:No; from the looks of things I
shall probably be obliged to hang up my
overcoat.-Up To Date.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kY. new rom. ~
The Only Cure.

Cholly-Have you anything that will stan
the habit of cigarette smoking?
Druggist-Yes, sir. John, give thu oer.
tleman box OF Rough ON Rats!"-N. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Its Real MeRninu

Little, Elmer--Pa, what does ''requicscat
in pace" mean?
Prof. observation-disclosures stay dead'' i,
near enough.-Peanson's Weekly,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

You can't tell anything about the amount
OF work man does Ey the time he puts in
talking politics. Washington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

When a man shakes hands with his den
fist We wonder if he has ever done any
work for him.-Washington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure-Ralph Erieg, Will
Transport, Pa, Nov %, 1893.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

No man was ever blamed for being gen
tleman, but many have been falsely accused
of it.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

To Cure n Colv 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, 1898-03-10

We are all in danger of thinking that those
who do not become interested in our hob.
bes are Of little force.-Washingtoh Demo.
crat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

The man who makes the best of every
thing is always sure of market for his
products.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

It's the man who has the will power to
stop drinking when he sees fit that never
sees fit.-Chicago Daily News
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Below Zero land the nelt,-

Pembroke latter the refusal)-How cold it
is tonight. My hands are chilled.
,Gwendolen-Well, l have made you
ought to keep them warm.-Yellow Book.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

He who wrongs the child commits 4
crime against the state.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

1t was wise man who said it was hard to
love woman and do anything else.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10
Adding to the HOrrO

Nobody is too worthless to have some con
genial MISUNDERSTANDING Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

The meanest thing one can do is not to ask
woman when she has a story to tell
Washington Democrat;
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

When you are prepared for an emergency
it hardly ever arises.-Washingto Demo
cEat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Knowall Nero tiddled while Rome was
burning.
Flatdweller (shudde-ing)-And I'll bet
ne was just learning to play, too.-N. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-03-10

Nearly all women are good, but few are
great.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-29
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
TlLTiNc THE EARTH.
A Matter ~ Scientific interest. n Not Of
Practical Value.


Practical value.
M. Fouche, the vice president of the
French Astronomical society. has IN.
vented way of altering the present in.
clination of the earth's axis TO the
ecliptic What he wants to do IL for IL
not very clear. Perhaps. however, he
doesn't want to do 10 and merely puts
forward his method az one possessing
purely academic interest. At all events.
II Is worthy Of fhe attention of com.
pany promoters
All that has to he done, as described
by Invention, is to dig an enormous cir.
cular ditch, say, in Africa or South
America tits center must be on the
equator) and to ill IL with sea water
Fresh water will do II You can get
enongh of it, but as the radius of the
ditch is to be n few hundred miles that
is hardly likely. Having got your ditch
full of sea water, nothing remains but
TO make 1t race round and round in the
trench, whereupon the earth's axis will
begin to point toward different quarters
Of the heavens from those it indicates
at present The amount of deviation
Will depend ON the radius OF the ditch,
the amount of water it holds. the speed
at which the latter moves and the time
during which the motion is kept up
We may suggest to NJ. Fouche that
when sufficient sphere of French in.
fuence has been secured in Africa he
might have trench dug and then by
its use get all the ice melted round each
of the present poles. French explorers
could then discover them, whereupon
the action of the trench would be stop.
ped and the present climatic conditions
restored. France could then remain as
long as she wished the only nation to
have reached the celebrated points on
the earth's surface AS the digging Of
the ditch will be very expensive we
make no charge for this suggestion. -
Invention.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

Mother-in-law stories are drug on
the market, but this one seems to be O
little less druggy than usual.
A man and his wife went to Europe,
and the mans mother -in-law went
along. Up to this point there is no nov.
city in the story.
On the voyage the mother-in- law fell
i'll and died. Of course, she had to be
buried at sea, and SO the usual canvas
sack was made, but instead Of an iron
weight to sink the body they used a
bag Of coal.
In commenting ON the arrangements
afterward the bereavsd SON in law. who
suffered badly, said;
"I-I always knew where m.m.m m
mother-in-law was g-going, but BIB
blame me If s-s-supposed she'd have
ito carry her own f-f-fuel p'-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

Tho idea of poverty party, at which
all the guests appear as cheaply attired
as possible and wearing no jewelry,
originated in this country and has been
promptly adopted in Europe. A recent
adaptation Of the idea has been tried
with great success at an English house
party Of smart idlers. The rules ran
Ladies' dresses must be calico. No
lady is to wear mole than two brooches.
Gold chains and diamond stars are for
hidden, also kid gloves. Gentlemen may
wear any costume they please-the sim
pier the better. No patent shoes nor
diamond studs. Orchids in the button
hole forbidden. A prize is offered to the
worst dressed couple in the room. Cos
sip, flirting and telling secrets will be
punished by the committee. Before
the people left the room the announce
ment was made that the worst dressed
couple had become engaged. Poverty
parties are likely to be popular at that
rate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

One Of the newest occupations for
women that is proving very successful
Is said to be that of superintendent of
weddings. The superintendent, who is
usually a comparatively young woman,
is installed in the house of the bride to
be some little time before the cere-
mony. She selects the trousseau and
advises what is the latest in underwear.
She buys the material and designs and
superintends the making of gowns. She
knows all about stockings. boots, gloves,
laces and handkerchiefs. She sees to the
millinery, jackets and wraps. She tells
the brides mother and sisters what to
wear. She dictates to the bridesmaids.
She attends to everything concerning
the wedding, in fact, and let's the en-
gagged couple enjoy themselves with un-
anxious minds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

pionship worth speaking about. She
has won the national and international
championships, and at Niagara on the.
Lake she defeated all of the best women
tennis players Of Canada. Miss Atkin-
son lives in Brooklyn, and 1t was In
that city she learned the game that has
made her famous. She acquired such
striking skill so rapidly that her friends
urged her to get into the big tourna.
ments. When she did appear against
the crack players, her fame was assured.
Miss Atkinson in her fiercest bouts in
the court is always pale She never
fushes either in defeat or victory
Chicago Times Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Children As Grammarians.

Two little tots Of and years re-
spectively, living out Of town, were
anxiously awaiting the arrival Of ia.
vorite uncle from whom they were ex-
pecting a visit. The train came in, but
no guest appeared, to the bitter disap-
pointment Of the little ones. They ran
to their mother for consolation, the
younger one saying:
"Mamma, don't you think Uncle
Ned oughter Gomez"
"You mustn't say oughter; say
shooder." put in the 5-year-old, with
all the dignity that such correction
would imply.-New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
TOUCHY OLD COMMODORE
Insisted on Running His Own Man.of-war
Even ON sundays.

Insisted on Running His Own Man. DIVA,
Even on Sundays.
A story is told Of an old commodore
at the Boston yard whose method of
measuring religious affairs was with
the same inexorable rule used for tenn
poral things. One Sunday morning he
was aroused from his nap by something
out OF the usual routine being announc.
ed from the pulpit, and he sternly ad-
dressed the chaplain with: WHATS
that? What's that?" The chaplain de.
murely repeated the notice that "by or.
der of the bishop Of the diocese divine
service will be performed in this chanel
ON Thursday evening next" etc
by whose order?"
by order of the bishop of the dio.
cese, sir"
"Well, thundered the commodore
"Tll let you know that l am bishop of
this diocese. and when l want service
in this chapel I'll let you know. Pipe
down" and he cleared the chapel
On one occasion he heard q different
voice in the pulpit from usual, and,
looking mp, he asked: "Who is that up
there3 Is that you. Billy McMasters7''
"Yes, sir.
(Billy was religious foreman in the
yard who sometimes helped the chap.
lain along.)
Come down out Of that, thundered
the commodore. "When want relief
for the chaplain, I'll appoint one Don't
you ever let me catch you up there
again." and he cleared the chapel
again. ION Man-o War"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
A Successful Stock Farmer,

The number Of women entering agri-
cultural fields is constantly increasing.
Hosts Of women throughout the land
are now conducting successful stock
farms. Mrs. Phebe Tabor Willetts is the
possessor Of a fancy stock farm at Ros-
lyn, N. Y. She started first to make
butter, which found ready sale, but she
soon realized the necessity of having
first class cows to make first class but
ter, SO she turned her attention to the
breeding and raising of Guernsey cattle,
at which she made signal success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Girl Cigar Makers.

Most Of the cigar makers in Detroit
are girls Manufacturers say that the
change from male help has revolution
lied their business in more ways than
one. They hold that the girls are
prompter and cleaner, and that they do
not carry away or consume any cigars
while at work. One factory has esti :
mated a saving in cigar consumption
by employees Of $40. 900 in ten years ON
the basis that male workers use three
rigars daily.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
An Advocate Of Diet Kitchens.

DIR. Mary Il. Green, president of the
National Household Economic associa.
hon, is carrying ON diet kitchen at
Fort Thomas, Covington, Ky. She or
ders and gives out supplies and cooks
large quantities of nourishing food for
800 sick and convalescent soldiers. DR..
Green will probably visit Boston In No
vember and will show the methods of
the diet Kitchens at the Mechanics fair.
Boston Woman's Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Railroad Women In Norway,

In Norway women have for some
time been employed In the railroad and
postoffice service and are now receiving
appointments as supervisors Of the rail.
way stations. They receive reports from
conductors, answer questions in German
and English, call out trains in the wait
ing rooms, ring the station boil at the
departing Of the train and telegraph its
departure to the next station. They per-
form the duties Of government telegraph
operators as we'll as those Of postmasters
and baggagemen, and do them WE'LL
Boston Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
An English Joke.

Mother-Why don't you play with
that American boy?
Boyle tells stories.
Mother-He does?
Boy-Yes. He came from New York,
pnd he says he never saw an Indian or q
buffalo.-London Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
An Old English Firm.

For more than 800 years a drapery
business has been carried ON in the same
building at Sheffield, under the title of
the Sign of the Crowne. and since 1850
the business has been conducted by one
family.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

In fasting feats tho sect of Jains, in
India, is far ahead of all rivals. Fasts
of from 80 to 40 days are not uncom-
mon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

Fifty years ago Austria had seven
cities with more than 20. 900 inhabi-
tants Today there are 80.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

Profanity is forbidden by both the
army and the navy regulations of the
United States
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
A. D. DEEMER & co
Dress Goods

Our line of Dress Goods surpasses all others Wa
have without doubt the largest and most complete
line OF Black Goods ever shown i'm Reynoldsville
Novelties from 12l to SOC. per yard.
Fine Black Crepon from 81 90 to so. CO.
42'lnch Serge at 25c. per yard.
beautiful line of allwool Poplins in all shades
fine line of Dress Patterns-Dress Trimmings tn
match.
Call and see Silk Waist Patterns from 35c tn
81. 25 per yard.
complete line of Tafetas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
A FAMOUS TENNIS PLAYER.
A Young Woman who Is an Adept In the
Use Of the Racket.

Miss Juliette Atkinson, the eastern
tennis player who easily defeated the
best local talent at the Kenwood tourna-
ment, Is wonder among women ath-
letes. She was brought up in tennis
courts, one may say, and while in her
teens could handle the racket with n
skill that was marvellous She has in
the past few years won every cham.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Ladies, Misses and Children's
Coats and Wraps

Ladies' plain cloth Capes Kersey and Bouclays
nicely trimmed
Ladies' plain and crushed plush furtrmmed Collar
and Front-they are beauties-fancy lined
Our Ladies' Jackets-great has been taken to-
select only of a kind. Call and see our new
Blues, Tans and Green's We can save you money
on any wrap you buy of us. We certainly can give
you good values
See our WOOL BLANKETS from 3. SO to s4 90 per
pair Cotton Blankets from 45c to ST. Haps from 75c
to 50. 90. Yarns and Flannes of all kinds
A. D. D66m6r 4 Go.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Fur COllarettes

Something you need for cool evenings. Ask to see
our Sl19 Collarettes. We have few left; we ex.
pect another new lot in this week