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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
Private Butter.

I am reminded of an incident on one Of
the Atlantic steamers which took place not
so long ago, and in which married member
of family to whom it is not necessary to
allude was party. The husband aud wife
appeared at all meals, fanked on either side
by a large dish Of butter.
As it was an English ship and butter was
not served at any Of the meals, some Ameri-
cans who were neighbors were delighted to
see that the hor 'oeuvre had at last place
on the table. They helped themselves boun-
tifully at luncheon.
At dinner they were surprised to see little
sticks stuck in the middle of the mound Of
butter with a pastaborad card attached.
The card read:
Private Butter. Keep OFF the Grass"
1t is needless to say that the hint was
taken.-N. Y. Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
Bitter and Sweet.

Selling her hand, he raised it to his lips;
that being the correct level for the ultra
fashionable shake.
"And you will be mine, in sorrow as in
joy?" he exclaimed.
''Willston,' she answered, I'm going the
whole hog, and no hog is all sausage!'
1t seems almost to be doubted, sometimes,
if woman, in order to have a happy mar
riage, might not better know life as it really
is than to have property in her own right
Detroit Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
War Was a blessing.

''This here last war; remarked the old
lady. "has been a blessin' to my family;
John DRAWN of big pension fer one ear
an three fingers; the ole mans writin' a
war history; Moll's engaged to sergeant,
an Jennie's gwine to marry Teller that
come within an ace of bein' gin rul! At
laota Constitution.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
An Excellent Combination.

-
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co.. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
mancntly. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they arc pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
GAN FRANcIsco CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists-Priee Soc. per bottle
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
100000 Sailors from One Ship

The U. S. Receiving Ship Vermont, now
over SO years old, has been the school house
for over l,O00, 900 sailors in our navy The age
and the accomplishments of the Vermont
are much the same as Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has been before the public for
SO years and has cured innumerable cases
Of malaria, fever and ague, besides dyspep-
sia, constipation, indigestion, blood disorders
and kidney affections.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun.
tains. Delightful climate Beautiful scenery
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line. Address j. 0. Plank, Manager, Room
3, Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. l0l N. Broadway, St.
Louis, Mo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Doctor" said he, '1'm victim of in
somnia. can't sleep if there's the least
noise-such as cat on the back fence. for
instance "This powder will be effective"
replied the physician. after compromising a
prescription. when do / take it. doctor?'
You don't take it. Give it to the cat in a
little milk London Tit-Bits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
/" Out Of Sigh
Ont of Nina. }"

In other months sve forget
the harsh zv1,ds of Spring.
Bat they haze their use, as
some say. to bfow out the
bad air accumulated after
Winter storms and Spring
hazus. There IS far more
important accumulation Of
badness in the veins and ar
teries of humanity (Which
needs Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great Spring Medicine clarifies
the blood as nothing else can. 1t cures
scrofula, kidney disease, liver troubles,
rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus
it gives perfect health, strength and APP
petite for months to come.
Kldneys my kidneys troubled me,
and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla
which gave prompt relief, better appetite.
My sleep is refreshing. 1t cured my wife
also" MICHAEL BOYLE. 3473 Denny Street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Dyspepsia =" Complicated with liver
and kidney trouble, suffered for years
with dyspepsia, with severe pains. HOOD 9
Sarsaparilla made me strong and hearty"
]. B. ENERroN, Main Street, Auburn, Me.
EIn DIaease-" Five running sores on
nv hip caused me to use crutches. Was
confined to bed every winter. Hoods Sar-
saparilla saved my life, as it cured me per
fectly. Am strong and WE'LL" ANNIE
RoBKRr, - Fourth St., Fall River, Mass.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
A Martyr to Science,

"Why, doctor, you've just been reading a
paper before the medical society claiming
that kissing is dangerous to health, and now
you want kiss from mel"
For you. my dear, would gladly face
any danger. Chicago Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
He Knew,

Mrs. Dollarworth-"Placea aux DANES"
wonder what that means.
Mr.. Dollarworth = That = oh, that's
French for intelligence Office. = Boston
Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

II used Tetterine for letter which had
been running five years. One box made a
Ala. Soc at druggists, or by mail Tor cash or
stamps. j. I. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Some actions, like frescoe work, only re-
veal their color after they have been done
awhile.-Ram's Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

LABASTINE Is the original
and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use In
white or twelve beautiful tints
J by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA.
BASTINE for walls and CELL
tngs, because 1t is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, In five-round pack
ages. with full directions.
LII kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
whiting, chalks, clays, ETC.,
and stuck on walls with de-
caving animal glue. ALABA9-
J TINE Is not q kalsCmine.
EWARE Of the dealer who
says he can sell you the same
thing as ALABASTINE or
something just as good" He
IL either not posted or Is try
ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINE'S de-
mands. he may not realize the
damage you will suffer by a
kalsomine on your walls.
ENsIELE dealers will not buy
lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabsstine Co.
own right to make wall coat
ing to mix with cold water.
HE INTERIOR WALLS Ct
every schoolkouse should be
coated only with pure, durable
ALARASTINE. 1t safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work.
Il BUYING ALABAsTINE, see
that packages are properly la
rouAd package light kalso.
mine. offered to customers ~
q hve.pound package.
v1eANCE Of wall paper IL OBJ.
Waited by ALABASTINE. Il
can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or can
vas. A child can brush It on.
1t does not rub or scale of.
ESTABLISHED IN favor. Shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist Tor tint card. Write
for "Alabastire Era" free. to
ALARASTTNE CO., Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

The Best Prescription for ChilIs.
and Fever Is bottle of Groves TAsTEIEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and 3uinine in
. tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, Sc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
You Can Get Aliens Foot Ease FREE.

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails
Alldruggists and shoe stores sell it. 8 cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Natural n."-He-"I want you to
understand no woman ever made fool of
me-" She-"Indeed! Who did it, then?'
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
In Doubt.

Ethel-Nd Will seem to be nervous
when he proposed to you?
Frances-I don't know. The janitor
had let the steam go down, ar3
couldn't tell whether he was nervous
or merely shivering because it had got
so cold.- Chicago Evening News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

People who talk most about others self
ishness are frequently the worst Wash
ington ua.) Democrat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Dropsy treated free by Dr. H. H. Green
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
Judging the Man.

"They say Jobson has inherited
$4,000.
That must be mistake"
What makes YOU think so?"
II saw him less than an hour ago and
he was perfectly sober" ~ Chicago
Evening News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors Bills. F. Hardy, Hopkins
Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2, '94.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

He who neglects present duties, may
never overtake future opportunities
Rams Horn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

1t is worth nearly all it costs for the fun
of seeing deadbeat who owes you money,
dodge you.-Washingto Qa.) Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Naming battleship George Washington
is all right, but could ship with that name
lie at anchor ALBANY Argus.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

1t has been said that speech was given
man to conceal his thoughts. This is not
the true answer. Speech was given to man
to prevent other people from talking
Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

Putting watch under ones pillow will
not make bed tick.-Christian Work.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
Weyler's Forecast.

Il don't think growled Gen. Weyler,
shat my ability as prophet is recognized
as it should be"
whats the matter, general?'
"Well, didn't predict that Cuba would
eventually be pacifed ?'-Pittsburgh Chron-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-20
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03z27 !ll9:l1f7EI

Hoods Pills cure liver Ills, the nonirritating and
the only cathartc to take with Hoods sarsnparlla
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21
CHECK BOOK TOO CONVENIENT
Tho Skakespcrcan Still in Limbo in
Williamburg-Po Affairs.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March %
Special Trescott Leach, the Shakes
poarean reader, who was arrested I'm
Newport News n few days ago on the
charge Of passing a WORTHLESS check on
his landlady I'm this city. was brought
here and given a hearing Saturday.
Leach declared that he gave the check
in good faith. and produced his pass
book and check-book 90 show that DE had
money ia the Boston bank. on which The
check was drawn. Mayor Mercer decided
10 hold j. Trescott until he could hear
from the bank authorities 10 whom His
Honor has written.
Sergeant Spencer has received a letter
from a Richmond lady saving Leach had
given her "A bad check Tor So TO settle
his board bill
Tho Democratic Executive Committee
Of this city and county met 40 Toano
Saturday 10 call county convention and
10 set the basis OF representation therein.
The vote cast for Governor Tyler was
taken, and one delegate for each fifty
votes or fraction over twenty-five was
allowed. This viii make the convention
very small. The delegates VIII be named
on April sth and the convention viii meet
here on April 2oth.
York County Court is in session to-day,
Judge Sydney Smith presiding.
Mrs. W. L. Spencer wife Of Sergeant
Spencer. left this morning for a weeks
visit 10 relatives IN Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21

the old structure to some wrecking con-
Germ.
Tho collection OF relics Of the late war.
with its added curiosities concentrating
the history Of tho whole country, which
date from Lord CromweIs chair 10
maohetes from Santiago. Is the property
OF Charles T.. Gunther. and VIII be kept
intact For time, AT least IL VIII be
stored safely in Chicago ana several pro
jects are on hand to place II In a museum
in this or some other city. Within the
last ton wears ? 200 men who had been
confined I'm the prison placed little brass
plates on the floors where they slept dur
ing the long. lonesome nights. and Of the
100 men who escaped through the famous
tunnel at least nine are living, and most
Of them have come to Chicago TO gaze
at the old fireplace where they began the
perilous attempt 10 free themselves
The war OF is61-5 is not the only fea-
ture of the countrys growth which is
represented I'm the great exhibition. Re
volutionary times are called 10 life in
the case which contains the huge bro
cade coat and velvet knee breeches Of
the Father OF His Country. One Of the
rails split by Honest Abe Is a fayOrite
relic with visitors. Byron's curved sword
lies beside the pearl-handled sword Of
mad Ludwig OF Bavaria. Andrew john
sons big inaugural hat rubs against the
rusty goose he used when tailor. and
a grew curiosity is pointed ont as
the beam from which Lincoln's slayers
were hanged
\ quarter OF a million dollars is the
modest estimate put on the value Of this
huge collection. and the promoters Of the
museum insist that more strangers than
Chicagoans have visited the museum
since it's opening. The old building.
which began its existence I'm 1S5 as 2
ship chambers block. became a tobacco
warehouse then "a wholesale grOcers es-
Enlistment. then n Confederate prison.
and. finally. after the fall ~ Richmond
n place Of confinement for the prisoners
captured by the Northern soldicrs.-Chi-
cagO News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21
DAN RIVER HIGH,
Much Damage Has Been Done TO Rail
roads. Bridges and Comfy Roads.


DANVu.LE, VA. March 20.-Special.-
The heavy and continued rains of the
past week have put all the streams, great
and small, In this region on a second
spring boom. The Dan river at this
point ami for some distance both WAYS
IS higher than it has been at any time
since the great food OF ls,9
The Atlantic and Danyile railway for
a distance Of SIX miles east of here is
under water and two trestles have been
washed out No trains have been run Oh.
that road 10 or from Danyile to-day.
The Danville and Western has suffered
from high water Several trestles and
two bridges on the main line are more or
less damaged and travel is seriously in
torrupted
The Smith river bridge on the Leaks
Vile branch OF that road has been par
TALLY destroyed two bents being entirely
gone. Smaller bridges and trestles were
damaged 10 less extent. but travel was
resumed on the main line this afternoon.
The Riverside Cotton Mills. OF this city
have been idle to-day on account OF high
water and twelve hundred hands have a
holiday.
Many valuable country bridges crossing
smaller streams have been swept away.
At II o'clock tonight Dan river Is ran
Ing and no further danger u apprsnenaso'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21
HIGH WATER STOPS STEAMER.
The Albemarle Came Up No Higher
Than City Point Vest erday.

prTF,RSBURG. VA, March 0-Spe-
,ilI me steamship Albemarle of the old
dominion steamship line arrived al Cuy
Point this morning form Ne" 1oiA' put
a., consequence Of the freshet IN the
lanes river. she was unable 10 30 To
Richmond and therefore remained at
CITY Point. Her passengers Tor Ken
uond arrived here this afternoon by
rail.
The water In the AppomattoX river Is
rising rapidly Tonight
Eureka Lodge. 30. %. Knights Of Pyth-
las. are contemplating building a hand
some hail. and viii hold bazaar next
May 10 raise funds towards paying Tor
thc same
Frank Shears and Henry Coleman.
both negroes. escaped from the county
jail OF Prince George late Saturday night
by digging through the under-piunus Of
the jai Their whereabouts are unknown.
Shears was awaiting trial for house
breaking and Coleman was ~ jail Oh a
The Jury in the case Of Layinia l..
Donahey rs. ID. l.. Rosensteei for $25OD
damages for indecent assault and bat
terry. which was heard In the Circuit
Court of Petersburg last week before
judge Hancock. came into court this
morning with "A verdict for the plaintiff
for g. 90 a motion 20 set aside the YER
diet as being contrary 10 law and evil
dence was made and continued 10 the
2lth instant.
Judge Hancock in the vacation OF
Brunswick Circuit Court has entered an
order i'm the case Of Lundy vs.. Ruth re-
fusina 10 confirm sale of lumber on the
Iundy tract OF land at the price OF .. 500.
The lumber will be again offered for
sale. An upset bid OF $3.50 has been made.
Miss Kate Bullock. a well-knOwn MILL.
ner OF this city. lost her pocketbook his
morning. containing about $50.
The Common Council VIII hold an adj
iourned meeting tomorrow night 10 act
~, the matter of allowing double track
10 he made on Sycamore street for the
new electric railway.
DR. = w Eudd. prominent physician
of this city. Is quite III. He Is suffering
Tbe water I'm the AppOmattOx river IS
,ert- high and stands for some distance
over the wharves. A telegram received
bere to-day says that the water at Farm
vile Is higher than II has been for ten
Ar r L. williams and Mr.. f. RAN
doinh Williams. OF the firm or John J..
Viiliams & Sons. bankers Of Richmond.
we've i'm the city to-day on business con-
nected with their recent purchase here
Messrs. John McEwan and Sam Nc
rvan. OF this city, have gone 10 Phila-
delphia TO engage In the tailoring busi-
moss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21
Visitors TO Richmond.

Mr.. William NJ. Wishart. representing
Il, II. Smith q. Co., the we'll known pub
fishers of St. Louis. is az Ford's. lie has
been made the State agent for this house
and Will stay in Richmond several
months. He is a most delightful gen.
ueman and has already made many
friends.
MIR. Frank r. Watkins. sergeant-at-
arms of the State Senate is at Ford's.
state Senator Turnbull and a party Of
prominent citizens Of Brunswick, are at
Murphy's.
Niessrs. w r. Goorck. Of Fredericks-
burg. and If. III. Sanders, Of Falls
Church. are at Fords
Dr. H. A. Slater. of New Kent: Cen
eral James G.. Field, Of Albemarle, and
Mr.. C. C. Gooch. Of Stanton, are at
Murphy's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-21
FIRST COMPANY
TO RE0RGANIZE.
The Walker Light Guards Will Re-
enter the Service.
RUSSELL is MADE CAPTAIN
Lieutcnants A. W. Miller and Dues
berry arc Also Re-eleCted-Another
Meeting to be Held Next Week.
Military Notes.

A largely attended meeting OF the men,
bers Of the Walker Light Guard was held
in their rooms at the armory inst night
10 discuss the matter of reorganization.
Captain William Russell presided.
1t was decided to reorganize and to APP
ply to be mustered into the State service
again. Fifty members agreed TO join
the company-six more than the minimum
number required under the provisions Of
the code.
Officers were elected as follows: Cap
tain. William Russell; First Lieutenant,
A w. Miller: Second Lieutenant, A. j..
Duesberry. Mir. J. G. Weckert was chosen
secretary, and Mr.. Luther I. Matthews
treasurer. Another meeting Will be held
next Monday night.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted:
whereas, the Walker Light Guard. as
signed as Company - second
Regiment. Infantry, Virginia Noiun-
teers, on the 10Th day Of May
1895. in response TO a call for vo.ur-
tecrs by the President of the United
states. was mustered into the service or
said United States as a company, whereby
us existence as part Of the volunteer
forces of the Commonwealth OF Virginia
was terminated. and
Whereas. the Walker Light Guard, hav-
ing performed an service required OF II
by the United States was duly mustered
out of the service Of the said United
States on the 10Th day Of December, 1898
and
Whereas the Walker Ligrt Guard has
ALWAYS responded 10 the call or duty,
thereby winning for itself a reputation or
which it is justly entitled to feel proud
and which should be perpeuated
Therefore. the survivors or the said
Walker Light Guard and such others as
they have associated with them feeling
II their duty. and an honor and pleasure
10 again serve their Commonwealth
hereby make these articles OF reorganiza-
ton Of the Walker Light Guard ana d.
rect that proper steps be taken IN pur-
suance hereof. TO have this company
AGAIN mustered into the service or the
Commonwealth Of Virginia pursuant 10
eection EOS of the code Of Virginia, edition
OF 1857. ..,,-e
The Richmond Grays. Captain {. Gray
possieux. will meet tomorrow night l"r
.ha rurnose Of reorganization. large
,nrbcr Of old members have slehineu
tboir intention To re-enlist. II IS thou-H'
tho companies lately commanded by 'ap-
tairs shackelford and Masurier VIII soon
reorganize. .., r-,irlar,i,'s
comnanv were drilled last night Ihere
was a good-sized attendance OF the mem
here