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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
HOW JAMIE PASSED.
He Plays Tricks on His SchoO. Prin-
cipal While That Parsonage
Is Calling on His Sister.

Jamie has a big sister-a blooming, bound,
ing destroyer OF hearts, and the principal of
JAMES school used to call On her He came
term, and wore rubber overshoes He al
ways was afraid of catching cold. He left
these shoe protectors in the hall. Jamie, by
no means sure Of passing from seventh into
eighth grade, WIS coming his geography
from necessity, not choice, and he saw those
goloshes.
So he got the tack hammer and two tacks
and nailed through the rubber soles into the
floor. When Mr. Principal departed an hour
later Jamie was watching him. Mr.. Princi.
pal, still smiling on the big sister, inserted
his feet in his understand then he braided
himself up in the most amazing fall that
ever an educated man accomplished. The
Dig girl picked him up and extracted him
rom his stationary footwear, but she wal
shaking with laughter.
Next day Jamie, sweet seraph. drifted past
the principals desk with look of angelic
innocence on his chubby face.
He paused a moment.
"Who called you?" asked the petulant
principal
The kids called me. They called me
'rubbers' Say, Mr.. Soandson, do pass?'
And the eyes Of the two met for one tense
moment. Then the principal surrendered.
les-you pasS!' he snapped.
If he had said mo- he would have lodged
to the end of his days every time he heard a
boy cry "rubbers!"
And Jamie was honest about it. He told
no one-not even when his big sister padded
hlm.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
half CENTURY HENCE.
Mysterious BOX, Left by tho Late Jesse p.
Prescott. to BE Opened in 1916.

sACsSott. w opCHS't IA lCfo.
There is on exhibition at the
.ity hall in Memphis an oblong
box. 1t IS of black walnut, highly
polished, with number of mys-
FERROUS screws fastening the lid firmly
Town. The box is about two and a
half feet long, two feet wide and about
he same number of feet in depth,
weighing in all not over fifty pounds.
The box has an air of mystery about it,
and will serve as the subject of an in
'cresting story at some remote day in
The future.
Judge Hadden is its present custodion
and will be SO long as he lives, and will
have fatherly eye upon it. AT one
time it was the property of Jesse p.
Prescott, who departed this life March
Il. 1896. He was one of the landmarks
Of Memphis. lie knew everybody and
nearly everything about them. When
any event of historical Importance
transpired it was he who was called
upon to contribute interesting data
which might be associated with it in
other days. He was at one time presi-
dent of the Old Folks Society and had
many interesting historical records in
his possession.
Only a short while prior to his death
he drove up one day to Joseph Specht,
Sr., and with a very mysterious air de-
posted the box above mentioned 1t
was his wish, and he told his old friend,
that he desired the box sealed and kept
in safety, and not to be opened until
fifty years after his death. He refused
to d2yulge its contents and briefly
stated that the walnut box simply
Enclosed an iron chest, which was
locked and sealed and was alright.
The box, he said, must be locked for
fifty years after his death, and he
wanted Mr.. Specht to guard it.
A few months passed and old man
Prescott left his old home for another
and higher world and the chest re-
manned behind as a reminder of the in
teresting character Who had SO care
fully prepared it.
"A card was tackled upon the surface:
~. +. Prescott died March 81, 1896.
10 be opened in 50 years, 1885,
Over two years have passed since the
box was labeled, and Mr.. Specht. feel
ing himself becoming old and worried
over the safety of his trust, telephoned
Nice-Mayor IIadden to come to see him.
The result was that the box was trans
ferred.
1t was taken to the city hall, where
1t will very likely remain until the day
comes upon which it will be opened.
The vice-mayor will make a mention
of the box on the city minutes. anc
place upon it an indestructa BILE label
His object is to have the trust pass
down from council to council until 1916
when the mayor at that time will open
1t in the presence of the city board.
The year of 1916 will be an interest
ing one for another reason. In tina,
year the old Bickford lease on the city
hall property will expire and the lot
and buildings will return to the city.
hns the posterity of Memphis will
have two interesting things to look for
ward to.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
BEAUTIFUL HOMES.
The Tendency of the Age Is Toward
Mural Decorations.

Probably at no time in the worlds history
| has as much attention been paid to the in
terror decoration of homes AS at present
No home, no matter how humble, is without
its handlWork that helps to beautify the
apartments and make the surroundings more
Gheeriui. The taste of the American people
has kept pace with the age, and almost
every day brings forth something new
| IN the way OF picture, a draping, a
piece OF furniture or other form of mural
decoration. One of the latest of these has
been given to the world by the celebrated
artist, Muvliie, in series of four handsome
porcelain game plaques. Not for years has
The subjects represented by these plaques
are American Wild Ducks. American Pheas
ant, American Quail and English Snipe
They. are handsome paintings and are es
peclally designed for hanging on dining
room walls. though their richness and beau
~ entitled them to a pi lace IN the par!or OF
any home. These original plaques have been
purchased at cost of $500 by J. c. Hub
niger Bros. Co, manufacturers of the cele-
hrated Elastic Starch. and in order to enable
their numerous customers to become posses
sors of these handsome works of art they
have had them reproduced by special
process, in all the rich colors and beauty of
the original. They are finished on heavy
cardboard pressed and embossed in the
shape OF plaque ard trimmed with heavy
band of god. they. measure forty inches
IN circumference and contain no reading
matter or advertisement whatever
Until September 1t MesSrs j. c. Hubing-
er Bros. Co. propose to distribute these
plaques free to their customers Every pur-
chaser OF three ten-cent packages of Elastic
Starch, fat-iron brand, manufactured by J.
Z. iublnger Bros. Co., is entitled to receive
one of these h,ndsome plaques free from
their grocer. Old and new customers alike
are entitled TO the benefits of this offer.
These plaques will not be sent through the
mail. the only way to obtain them being
from your grocer. Every grocer store in the
country has Elastic Starch for sale 1t is the
oldest and best laundry starch on the mar
ket and is the most perfect cold process
starch ever invented. 1t is the only starch
made by men who thoroughly understand
the laundry business, and the only starch
that WI not injure the finest fabric 1t has
beten the standard for quarter of a century
and as an evidence of how good it is twenty
two million packages were sold last year.
Ask your dealer to show you the plaques and
tell YOU about Elastic Starch. Accept no
substitute. Bear in mind that this offer
holds good a short time only and should be
taken advantage of without delay.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

{. l.. Loop, ira f1ic manager of the
Southern Express Company. with head
quarters at Chattanooga, Tenn, has
issued the following circular:
In reply to numerous inquiries as to the
disposition that will be made of express
shipments to soldiers addressed to the vari-
Gus camps (where troops have been located)
after the troops shall have been sent to the
field-in Cuba, Porto Rico, etc, take
pleasure in informing you that the South
ern Express Company has already made
arrangements with the War Department
for forwarding shipments. This company
will, when an opportune time shall come,
nave a representative at the front to make
this delivery. We should not consider it
desirable or practicable to undertake to
forward such packages until the troops
have something like permanent situation
or camp where their location is to be es-
tablished long enough to catch up with
them and where we have good reason to
believe delivery can bs made. 1t will be
understood that nothing of this kind can be
done while the troops are engaged in an
active campaign and moving from place to
place, but we assure correspondents that it
Is our intention to keep our service up as
close to the front as possible at all times =
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
The Passing Of Joseph Letter.

The late connection of Joseph Letter
with the wheat pit was severed few
days ago, when the late Napoleon of
the pit gave up the office in the Board
of Trade building which he occupied
during the campaign that resulted in
his financial rout and almost in the ruin
OF his father. A placard on the panel
OF the door announced that Letter
would be found hereafter at 81 Clark
street. his old Office. Young Letter
rented the office lie the Board of Trade
oultalng last spring. shen he became a
member OF the bcard.-NeH York
Evening Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
A GOiM Collector.

A certain doctor of Irish extraction. al
present residing in Griqualand West, was II,
auested by a friend Of his living at Cape
Town to procure him some "Oom Paul.
shillings.
The doctor, a very good natured man
managed, after three weeks assiduous labor
to collect nearly 80 of them
These he took to the post office. got post
office order for the amount, and sent it to hi:
friend in Cape Town. whose establishment
can be better imagined than described
Snare Nnmentc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Sum mer Resorts.

Many delightful summer resorts are sit.
uated on and reached via the Southern Rail
way. Whether one desires the seaside or
the mountains, the fashionable hotels or
country homes, they can be reached via this
magnificent highway of travel
Ashevllle. n. e., Roam Mountain, Tenn,
and the mountain resorts of east Tennessee
md western North Carolina-"The Land OF
the Sky'-Tate Springs, Tenn, Lookout
Mountain. Tenn, Lithia Springs, Ga, and
various Virginia Springs. also the seashore
resorts, are reached by the Southern Rail
way on convenient schedules and at very
low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued a hand.
some folder, entitled Summer Homes and
Hesorts, descriptive of nearly one thousand
summer resorts, hotels and boarding houses.
including information regarding rates fol-
board at the different places and railroad
rates to reach them.
Write to c. A. Benscoter, Assistant Gen,
eral Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,
Chattanooga, Tenn, for a copy of this folder
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Try Aliens FOot-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
s.marting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk.
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and callous spots Relieves corns and
hunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Omsted. lie Roy, NY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
TO MRS. PINKHAN
From Mrs. Walter E. Budd, of Pat
chogue, New York.

Mrs. BuDD, in the following letter,
tells familiar story of weakness and
suffering. and thanks Mrs. Pinkham
for complete relief:
DEAR MRS. pINKHAM:-T thinL - 90
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Journalistic Amenities,

"Our wart of a contemporary the cur
rent issue of the Jazeville Gazette says,
'"claims, as far es the war is concerned. to
have the earliest intelligence. That is the
office; It is more than early; it is print
tive. '-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
The Enslishmnn Kicked.

New Arrival-IIow much is the fare from
New York to San Francisco?
Ticket Agent-One hundred dollars
y on bloomin rohber! ! can travel clear
across England for s2O.''-Puck.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Cuban Flag Is FOrty-Seven Years Old.

How many men know the history Of
the flag of Cuba Libreo 1t is seen
everywhere, floating bravely with the
Stars and Stripes, entwincd with them
IN windows, or worn side by side on the
breasts of patriots. DR.. John Guiteras,
celebrated as physician, Cuban pa
triot and prominent member of the
Cuban junta, recently gave this ex-
PLANTATION of the ensign Of his country:
1.-The flag was originated and designed
by Gen. Narcisso Lopez in 1854, when,
for second time, he invaded Cuba. It
was first raised at Cardenas in that
year. The five stripes stand for the
five departments into which Cuba was
then divided. The colors of the Ameri-
can flag and the lone star was adopted
because the movement of Gen. Lopez
had for its object annexation. Texas,
formerly the Lone Star State. had had
her ambition gratifed. The design of
the Cuban flag indicated the generals
wish that this lone star should also
soon be placed among the others on the
ensign OF the United States
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Isn't he a man of rather luxurious
tastes:' said one girl. YES I'm afraid he
will never make a soldier" answered the
other. m sue he wouldn't quail at the
enemy tire. no. indeed. But I don't
believe he could face salt pork as calmly as
he could saltpet w ashington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Wheat 40 Cents a BusheI.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. 4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

ed me terribly. l could not sleep for
the pain. Plasters would help for a
while. but as soon as taken off, the pain
would be just as bad as ever. Doctors
prescribed medicine, but it gave me no
relief
snow l feel so we'll and strong.
have no more headaches, and no
pain in side, and it is all owinr To
your Compound. l cannot praise it
enough. 1t is a wonderful medicine
l recommend it to every woman I
know"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Misunderstood,

GLOW much is ticket, mstah?"
FIFTY cents for the grand stand'
GLOW much is de tickets fob to sit down
mistah :"-Up to Date,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Swedish Philosophy,

Ven faller es young an praying for mus
tache haze naver tank how DICKENS long haze
vill half to vat ven hae grow oop for te bar
Der to say "Next. "-Denver Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
A Masculine Accomplishment.

4 man can carry a baby in such fashion
that he can even deludc its mother into the
belief that he is bringing home package OF
meat for dinner.-Chicago Times Herald
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

ch SieGp yr s. KEY Of , eayt s0qher9 NJ
IEErHINA tTeethin0 Powdcrs) to our little
Grandchild with the happiest results. The
effects were almost magical and certainly
more satisfactory than from anything we
ever used. y TEETHINA Aids Digestion, Regu-
ates the Bowels and makes teething easy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of Dr. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle l.
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch St, Phila, Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Maiden Aunt (reading the Scriptures
aloud to ncphew)-"In heaven there is no
marriage or giving in marriage" Nephew
This earth must be perfect heaven to
you, isn't it, aunty :''-Puck.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

The statutes should provide that any man
is entitled to divorce without trial if his
wife saves the coolest room in the house for
visitors.-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
What Was Going On.

Morher-What was going on in the parlor
last night, Nad-e?
Aadge (shyly)-OnIy the engagement
ring, ma.-Stray Stories.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Don't You Sleep:

Does your Head Ache? Somnifi Caffein
cures instantly. All druggists. % cents Dr.
Paxton Medical Co. POI River ST. Troy. y Y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c,

,, The principal river Of Egypt S the Nile.
It's smaller ,~ibuta ies are the Juveniles
L. 4. w. Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Hc.,'Did Your friend, the soprano, ever
reach high c.: She--"Ycs. one tlav while
she was at the dentists | believe she did. -
lonkers Statesi}1n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

When people find fault with everything
they hear, they ought not to complain if
they do not hear everything.-Ram' Horn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Perhaps some people do not know that
The sphinx got its reputation for being very
wise by keeping its mouth shut for 5000
Years.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Piso,s Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medicine-F. NJ. Abbott. 1888
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May 9, 1894.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Gut the amount OF money YOU expect tc
get square in two.-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

To Cure n 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, 1898-09-15

Air-castles are for very light housekeep
ing.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
The Oldest Volunteer,

A New York State doctor, aged 100, Wi
unteered his services to the President re-
Gently, and expressed desire to enter the
army as a surgeon. Even at his advanced
years he can read without glasses, and walk
10 to Is miles day. The oldest standard
medicine is Hoste:ter's Stomach Bitters,
which has no equal for indigestion, dyspep.
sia, constipation, fevers and bad blood It
strengthens, purifies and vitalzes. One bot
tie does much good
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Escaped His Mcmory.-First Statesman
Yesterday. Second Statesman (surprisedl
Is that so? But now think of it. did
find reporters card when l got home. -
Life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

Bacon-"Are the flies bad up your way"
Egbert-''I think not. \ great many of
them seem to go to church Sundays. "-Yon-
kers Statesman
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15

- Is that so? But now think Of it. did
ind reporters card when | got home
Life.
DISPATCHES That Were Never Sent.-From
Gen. Shafter. weight 3O9-''I intend to fail
on the enemy at once" Admiral Dewey, re-
tterrlng to the Won Diedrchs incident-'I be-
leve the wurst is over" From Admiral
Sampson. expressive Of his feelings when he
discovered that fervera had come out while
he was away-"1 have requested Capt. Bel,
Evans to do the subject JUSTICE -C:evc-
land pIain-Dcaler
What She Would Do.-"Do YOU know
what ! would do if were man." He
on, suppose you'd hurry right down to
where they are fighting and knock out the
>panlards. She-'\o. I'd put my foot up
on the porch railing. and take a little com
fort IN llfe.'-Cleveland Leader.
..Iennie-"Why do You always take that
old thing out: 1t 5 the worst looking horse
in the stable" Mav-'Para bought him
very cheap. and I'm fond Ct driving bar
gains. Philadelphia Record
Eicon-"A southern poet wrote sorno
verses on a ten-dol!ar bill" Ec5ert-"He
wanted to prevent the editor from carsg
hat the verses we're not worth anvthing =
lonkers Statesman.
Have you been married previousy:,.
asked the license clel!.. "Naw." said the
,cEag and hinshing candidate, but paw
he says lie Things | am getting married tee
previously now.'-N. o. Iimes-Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-09-15
Nj think it is

me. l feel like
another woman.
l had such dread
full headaches
through my
= temples and
Z on top of my
: head, that l
: nearly went
crazy:wasa also
troubled with
chills. very
weak; Ecy lcf:
! side from my
} shoulders to
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-15
NO NEED OF TT YET.

It can be stated positively that no representations have yet been made to the German government respecting the actions of the German naval command CTS in the Philippines. It is the opin- ion of officials of the State department that Admiral Dewey has so conducted himself in dealing with the foreign men-of-war in the Philippines as to leave no room for suggestion or repre- sentation on the part of the State de- partment, and so long as this state of affairs continues it is not likely that there will be any interference with this able officer.
 So reads dispatch from Washing ton, and it hath at least plausibility in it. Admiral Dewey does seem to be able to take care of all the business in- trusted to him. His action in Subic Bay wasn't as extensive and spectacu- lar as his action in Manila Bay, but it was as bold and wise. The insurgents reported that when they proposed to attack Grande Island the German gun boat Irene would not permit the attack. There were no words wasted. Admiral Dewey sent the cruisers Raleigh and Concord in, and without parleying or wasting time they began to fire on the Grande Island Notifications. The Ger man gunboat, whose captain knew he wasn't minding his own business, slip ped out by the other channel and the Spanish garrison surrendered.
 Tn this case Admiral Dewey showed great good judgment by acting within his rights without having any weak or complicating talk with the Germans. He promptly and skillfully put them where they belonged, and they knew enough to stay there So far there real ly doesn't seem to be any need of | Washington interference with the brave and judicious Admiral Dewey.