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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
All Strength In His Limbs

gave out. The physicians told US it was
paralysis, which sometimes follows an
attack of diphtheria. We did everything
for him, but he grew worse until he was
in pitiful condition. He suffered ter
ribly at night and complained contiIu-
ally of his head, and in what little
sleep he was able to get, moaned I'M
ceasingly. He lost all control of the
muscles of his body and limbs. He had
no appetite and complained of feeling
sick at his stomach all the time. After
we had tried many different remedies
and had about given up all hope we COM
mcnced giving him Hoods Sarsaparilla.
In a short time he ceased to complain.
his appetite improved and at the end
of three months he was able to attend
school a part of the time. Now he is
well and quite strong and rugged boy
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
A Palpable Hit,

Miss Elder|y-Did you ever suspect me of
bleaching my hair:
Miss Pert-Oh, no; l supposed it was that
color when you bought tn. Y Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

The following is characteristic Hoods
Sarsaparilla testimonial. Facts like
these have made Hoods Sarsaparilla
Americas Greatest Medicine and en-
deared it to thousands of homes scat
tered all over this broad land.
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Harmless Pride.

There is no particular harm in an Amer.
lean boasting of his family tree as long as
there is nothing shady about it.-Phila.
delphia Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
None in Stock.

Lady ITO dog fancier)-What kinds of dogs
have you for sale?
d. F.-Scotch terriers, Chinese pugs,
French pood'es and English settlers.
"Have you any of these ocean greyhounds
hat | have read about? ''-Detroit Free
Press
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Two years Of doctoring for cough. two
prescriptions that profited only the men
who wrote them, and then trial of DR..
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which helped from
the very first dose and effected a complete
tween DR.. AYERS Cherry Pectorat and ali
other cough medicines could not be better
stated than in this comparison of results.
1t has cured the most stubborn and obsti.
nate cases of chronic bronchitis and asth-
ma. 1t is specific for Group and whooping
cough. 1t cures all coughs and colds and
all affections of the throat and lungs
promptly and effectively. In response to
numerous demands DR.. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral is put up in half size bottles-sold at
half price-so cents. More about cures
effected by Pectoral in DR.. Ayers Cure
book. Sent free, on request, by the ]. c.
Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
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oAEvEo1

Pine Bluff, Ark. writes:
DR.. M. A. Sin1nonsLive
Medicine has been q God
send to myself E1d family
for 20 years. 1t cures ChiLls
and Fevers, Bilious Few.
ers, Sick Headache. I
think there is no compari.
son between it and "Black
Draught" and "Zeilin's
Liver Regulator
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Youare at liberty to use this testimonial
if you desire, as we feel we cannot =.
too much in praise of Hoods Sarsar..
rilla as blood purifier and buildinpnn
medicine Mrs. R. f. ANDERSON, Cum.
berland, Maire.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Hines
, Great Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial bottle &
i treatise DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st, Phila, Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
CSfQnf0fiOn.

First klondiker-What ostentation!
Second klondiker-Particularly that soil.
talre suspender button!-Detroit journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
A Sharp Answer.

Mose-Ef sho'd escort anuddah lady tor
de ball mex week would yo' feelmuch cut up :
Clarina-Nopey; yo' would.-Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

II like not only to be loved but to be told
that | am loved; the realm of silence is
large enough beyond the grave George
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Don't you Sleep? Does your Head Ache:
Somnifi Catfein cures instantly. All drug
gists. % cts. DR.. Paxton Medical Co., 1879 &
POI River St, Troy, n. Y.
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Hicks-"I felt so queer last night after
vent to bed: My head was spinning around
awtui.?.. Wieks-"Y GU probably slept like
top. Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Some men enjoy nothing much better tina,
being pail ashington Demo
erat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Nothing feels quite as good as an excel
lent bed when one is awfully tired.-Wash-
ington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

When man tells how well his employees
like him, he usually needs Dragging on
Washington Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
To Cure n Cold 1

One advantage about onions, they can't
spoil ashington Democrat.
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Where the Danger Lies.

She-Don't You think it is dangerous to
eat mushrooms?
He-Not bit of danger in it, The danger
IS in eating toadstools.-Chicago Evening
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Rupture. Sure cure. Book free Write for i,
toS.J Sherman, Specialist, Mt Vernon.N. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Very few girls who look coyly out of the
corner of their eyes at the men are good
MISREPRESENTATION Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

No woman has pretty hands witho,
knowing it.-Washngton Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Very little fever is required to cause a
sick man to say he is burning up with it,
-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
WORKING WOMEN WHO SUFFER.
Should Get Mrs Pinkams AdviceThe Whole Truth be
she is a

suffering
to health andu andm
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure Csc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

constantly troubled with
cold hands and feet, was
extremely nervous, could
not sleep we'll, was trou-
bled with frightened
dreams, had heart trouble
and q feeling as though
my breath was going to
stop, also had leucor- :
rhea. l tried to get
help but all remedies
failed, until I wrote to
you. I cannot thank l
you enough for your Y
kind advice, and l wish
totellevery one the great \
good your remedies have
done me.-TAMMA c.
HOOVER, Wolfsville, Nd.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

A good many of lis think frankness means
to have others tell us how nice we are
Washington Democrat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
Consumption for 20 years.-Lizzie Ferre,
Camp St, Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, '94.
When people hear a piece of gossip, they
never stop to ask before repeating it: rs it
probable! '-Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
HE BROUGHT IT FROM THE
WORLDS FAIR.
And kept it two years.
How he lost it at last.

very grateful for what DR.. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral has done for us. and shall keep it
constantly on hand in the house."-Mrs. l..
w. STEVENS, Fort Fairfield, Me.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

Swallow your trouble and bolt it down.
Rural New Yorker
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21

A fellow doesn't really enjoy favor if
he is Immediately asked to return it.
Washington Democrat.
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Thirteen is an unlucky age for girl. 81.
beaux.-Chicago Daily News. -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-04-21
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and Observation-Disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and haU made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F7e syrup co,
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YoRk, Ill.,
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OIL century be strong and we'll
The following H. of 1881
who troubled with female complaints:
PNKHAMI tell
for have stay work all suffered
friends and would advise
Lydia Pinkhams Com
at forI
health write
at letters
seen and only.
Ask Mrs. Pnkham Advice Woman Understands Womans Ills
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Same Everywhere.

Same Everywhere.
A man who has just returned from III.
klondlke says that up in that region zero
is nothing at all. 1t always was noth;ns
Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
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grave. must have been very near it. suf-
fered terribly at time of menstruation, was
The age-herald., 1898-10-21

eral. The making of these rolls require a great deal of the most accurate work. Each man of the regiment must also sign his name to all five rolls opposite his record In this way, the government has an abso- lutely correct record of each of its soldiers, and record to which each man has signed his name.
 By October 26, three government paymas- ters are expected to arrive and they will be occupied several days looking over the rolls. On October 31 all of the men and non-commissioned officers will be paid off and then mustered out No officer in the regiment who has signed for anything that has been issued in the way of clothing, food or equipment can get his pay until he has obtained certificate of non-indebtedness from the war department. Officers who have not signed for anything, must make an affidavit to that effect. It is probable that these details will be arranged and most of the officers will be paid off at the
The age-herald., 1898-10-21
CITY HAS NO USE
 FOR PLANTATIONS Line Mill be Run So They Will Be
 Left Out IN THE ANNEXATION BILL Mayor Evans and a Civil Engineer Will
 Go Oyer Territory.
THE OPINION OF JAMES BoYLEs
He Says That the Suburbanites Make Their Livings in Birmingham, Walk Our Streets, and They
 Should Pay for It.

Accompanied by a competent civil en- gineer Mayor Evans will in a few days make tour of the territory around Bir- mingham which it is proposed to annex. This will be done as a preliminary meas ure before drawing up the bill, which will be presented to the legislature. It has been decided that the annexation problem will be broached as a separate and distinct matter from the city charter.
 It now seems probable that the limits as prescribed in the Lane resolution will be narrowed down. This does not mean that all the territory named will not be taken in. But it means that no superfiuous prop erty will be dragged into the city limits. The city has no use for plantations It is argued that a cotton farm divided up into city lots would be of no advantage
 : The line as now proposed will be some- thing on the shoe string order Here is the idea. Starting at West End the line will be narrowed down on the way to Elyton to take in only the populous portion of the ground. This scheme will be carried out in the same manner, starting from East Lake and coming toward the city proper In like manner the scheme will be follow d up from north to south.
 It is contended that the scheme to in- clude all territory within the limits mem toned by the Lane resolution would be unjust to the city and to a large number of property owners. While to cut out the plantations and merely take in the popu- lous lands, that are already divided into
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One View of It
IT of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It seems to me that none of the advo- cates of taking in our suburbs have used the correct argument yet. The main reason from a Birmingham standpoint, is that these suburban residents make their living in Birmingham, competing with her citizens for everything. They use our well-paved streets, they use our churches, they plug our teeth, kill our sick just as other doctors do, while they buy their groceries, drugs and fresh meats from their local dealers, and don't contribute their taxes to the city's welfare. The matter of extension or not ought to be decided by the citizens of the city alone; for just so long as our suburban neighbors can get all the benefits of a well-equipped city without costing them anything, just so long will they vote against the interests of Birmingham. Let us, by all means, take them in and let them help to pay the expense of community, the full benefits of which they all enjoy.
 JAMES BOYLES.
 October 20, 1898.
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out of the whole regiment have been kept away by sickness and quarantine Dr. Ker- nachan is the only officer who has failed to return, he being detained on account of sickness.
 Unfortunately, number of the tents had been taken down during the mems ab- sence, and many of them arriving late yes- terday afternoon in the rain had no place to sleep. All who desired were accordingly given permission to spend the night in the city at their homes and with their friends, and large number of the boys took ad- vantage of this short leave. Every man of the regiment now in Birmingham has or ders to be in camp by o'clock this morn ing to make preparations for the sham bat tie in the afternoon.
 A carload of hay was taken out to camp yesterday afternoon to make beds for the men, and last night all of them in camp enjoyed nice. warm sleep. The regular number of guards were on duty, and the camp has resumed its old-time appearance. It was decided not to put any provost guard on duty in the city last night, nor will there be any until the regiment is mustered out. Colonel Higdon warned the men that If they were disorderly and were arrested by the civil authorities, that they must take the consequences.
 The Sham Battle
 This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the big sham battle, which has been so much talk ed about, will be fought on the East Lake parade grounds. The whole fight. down to the smallest details, has been planned, and this morning at o'clock the officers will have a meeting to go over the plans and find out exactly what part his command takes in the fight.
 The companies will all be marched out on the field before o'clock. in order that they may be in their positions by the hour appointed for beginning hostilities. The two pieces of artillery from the Montgom- cry battery. accompanied by about twenty five men. came up from that city last night to participate in the battle.
 All of the ammunition. both for the can
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PERSONAL.

MT. L.. C.. Halle, manager of "1492," ar- rived in the city last night and has ar- ranged for matinee performance of this production for Saturday afternoon.
 A. s. Seay, of Fernbank, Lamar county, was in the city yesterday. MT. Seay is the representative of his county in the next general assembly, he having been elected last August after hot contest with his populist opponent. MT. Seay says he was one of the original advocates of reform in the public schools of Alabama, and he will introduce several measures this fall looking toward their betterment.
 Owen Phelan will leave today to visit friends in Kentucky.
 Joe Benners has returned from a three months stay out in the country.
 Joe Raine, of Atlanta, who has been vis- iting Sam B, Laird, returned home yester- day.
 Dr. E. W. Jones, of Asheville, one of the candidates for railroad commissioner was in the city yesterday.
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little more than year before Alabama was admitted into the union. He was reared on his fathers farm, and himself became a successful farmer and planter. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and lived life of usefulness. The declining years of his life have been spent quietly at his home, surrounded by his chil- dren and grandchildren.
 MT. Mclaughlin was the father of Tax Assessor J. F. Mclaughlin, of this county; Prof W. b. Mclaughlin of the Cumberland Presbyterian university at Lebanon, Tenn. and Clarence l.. Mclaughlin, also of this county.
 The funeral took place yesterday after noon at o'clock the remains being inferred in the old family burying grounds in Mar tins graveyard at Hamilton station, on the Bessemer and Birmingham dummy line.
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~THE PLAYe

Tonight and tomorrow at matinee, 1t hav- ing been decided yesterday to play a special bargain matinee Saturday owing to the fact that quarantine regulations neeessitated, a cancellation of fever-infected city, the magnificent new musical extravaganza in all it's rejuvenated and spectacular gran deur. Afer the special matinee Saturday afternoon the company will jump direct to Houston, Texas, cutting out New Orleans booked
 The piece is a satire on the Columbus episode of 1492 presenting lavish stage em- bellishment and presenting without ques- tion of doubt the most striking pictures and tableaux ever exhibited on any stage. No one has ever claimed any thing for the plot; this kind of production don't need any. The story deals not with the financial troubles of Spain of today. but those of 1492. It is capsule condensation of comic opera, farce, vaudeville and spectacle--a gittering and flaming display of elaborate scenery, handsome costumes and, above all, pretty, shapey women. The cast this sea- son includes Stuart, the Male Patti," Neil McNeil, who tramped his way years ago into glowing success, Miss Hilda Thomas, Miss Kint and a supporting cast the su- perior of which has never been seen, not even in the original production.
 The matinee tomorrow afternoon has been arranged especially for the benefit of women and children and those who cannot attend the night performance.
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non and for the springnelds. is now out

non and for the Springfelds, is now out on the grounds.
 The tickets for the battle, which are being sold at number of the stores in the city and by number of canvassers, are being disposed of rapidly and if the weather is good today the citizens not only of Bir- mingham but from all over the county, will be out by the thousands. As is well known, the battle Is being fought for the benefit of sweet charity-the Hillman and the Sisters of Charity hospitas-and the public is responding readily to the call It is hoped that several thousand dollars will be realized for these wo institutions, which have been so kind and have done much for the soldiers of the First since they have been in Birmingham.
 The Mastering Out 5
 According to the present arrangements, all of the guns, haversacks and canteens will be turned in tomorrow morning. The men will keep their cooking utensils until October 25 and up to that time will cook their own food as they have been accus- toned to doing. After that time some res taurant man in the city will feed the men. The contract for this will be let today.
 The work of examining the men will be begun by Dr. Fielder, and two assistants, who coming up for the purpose from Montgomery, probably on Monday. The making up of the full muster roll of the companies has been going on for several days and the work is being pushed as rap idly as possible. These rolls are accurate record of every officer and man, including those on the staff. They give history of everything the man has done from the time he enlisted; how many times he has been sick, how many times in the hospital, how many times under arrest and the charges, his furloughs, etc. Five copies of each roll have to be made, one for the captain of the company, one for the governor of the state, one for the secretary of war, one for pay master, and the fifth for the adjutant-gen-
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BILLUPS GOES UP.
Will be Stationed at Chattanooga
 fee Jackson Stationed Here.

J. P. Billups, travelling passenger agent of the Southern railroad from Birmingham, has been appointed travelling passenger agent for this road at Chattanooga, and will remove his office to that city. The circular officially announcing this ap- pointment is expected to arrive within the next few days MT. Billups has been in Chattanooga for the past three months looking after the handling of the soldiers in and out of Chickamauga Park, which he has done to the evident satisfaction of the officials of the road MT. Billups will be missed in Birmingham, for there has never been a more capable or obliging pas senger man stationed In Birmingham.
 It is thought that Coffee Jackson, now in the passenger department of the road at Chattanooga, will be MT. Billups' successor in Birmingham He is we'll known in Bir- mingham, and is just at present in Annis- ton looking after the soldiers at Camp Shipp.
 During MT. Billups' absence from Bir- mingham during the past few montns, R.. M. Ellis. travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern, has been looking after the Southern's interests also. He has done this double duty most ably.
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lots, would accomplish all that the move intended. It would take in the population, swell the census and leave out the terri tory that is now worthless to any corpora tion.
 Mayor Evans and City Attorney Lowe are now at work on the new charter. They have copies of the charters of some of the best conducted cities in the country and are taking pointers from them.
 The bill to go before the legislature ask ing for an election on the Greater Birming- ham proposition cannot be drawn up until Mayor Evans goes over the territory and arranges a proposed line. This will then be submitted to the city council to decide on.
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He Fayors Extension

To the Editor of The Age -Herald:
 I heartily favor the extension of the boun- dary lines of Birmingham, as proposed by the Lane substitute. Having engaged in fights similar to the one now on in this city. I think have, by experience, learned much of the animus of all or most of all those who oppose such progressive moves as the one now proposed for this Magic City. In the short space allotted to me on a postal card I could not, of course, discuss this matter fully pro and con. Allow me. how ever to say it is, in my judgment, the best thing that has been proposed for this city for a number of years.
 E. A WRIGHT