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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-06
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DRAINS AND DIPHTHERIA.
There Are strong Indications That
Some Relation Exists he.
tween Then.

An English tailor recently sued his
landlord for damages because of neg
lect to provide sanitary plumbing. The
plainti child had become stricken
with diphtheria, and had died in con-
sequence. The man believed that bad
drainage was the cause of his child's
illness, and the jury, taking the same
view, awarded him damages to the
amount of $1,25o.
The opinion Of jury, presumably
made up of men that were not es-
pecially versed in sanitary science, can
hardly be regarded as throwing much
light on the relations that exist be-
tween drains and diphtheria, but the
case has given rise TO a discussion in
The medical press which is entitled to
consideration. During the trial one
Of the doctors suggested that the child
caught the diphtheria in school, and
evidence was presented to show that
a schoolmate of the girl was attacked
at about the same time. Another physi-
clan, however, was confident that the
drains were responsible for the
trouble.
In reviewing the matter, the Hospital
points out that there are always two.
factors in case of diphtheria, pre-.
disposition and infection. Even If the
disease germs are not brought into .
household by way of the drain, the oc.
cupants of the place may become en-
feebled by the poor sanitary conditions
that environ them. For many years
it has been the belief of the profession
that sewer gases, accumulations Of
refuse and dampness in a house are.
predisposing causes of diphtheria.
The suspicion has received more on
less confederation from statistics. For
instance. the condition of the drains
in all houses where certain kinds Of
diseases had prevailed for year was
carefully investigated in Hackney, a
part of London, in 1897. OF all the cases
Of enteric fever. which is admitted to
be intimately related to drainage, 29.s
per cent. occurred in dwellings having
defective sewers. OF the, diphtheria
cases, 27.S per cent. had similar asso-
Citations. The percentage OF scarlatlnai
however, was only 1871.
Sir Richard Thorne has. suggested
that the relation between bad sanitary
conditions and diphtheria is this: Foul
emanations from sewers promote =
morbid state of things in the throat.
and such a state affords soil favor.
able to the lodgment and development
Of diphtheria microbes. Where the
germs come from may be another ques-
ton, but that they are able, when ones
throat is already sore, to work greater
harm in consequence of imperfect
drainage, is certainly credible. IN. <.
Tribune.
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waste Of Animal Life in Africa.

Although in some particulars oxen
show undoubted intelligence, in many
ways they are great fools. Thus they
seem to have no knowledge of what is
or is not good for them to eat. In
Natal there grows an herb called
tulip" which is almost certain death
to cattle, fact with which they must
have been acquainted for generations.
Yet they seem to eat it greedily when
ever they get chance. Once | lost
about 20 valuable trek oxen from this
cause alone. This and the tale of horse
sickness, to say nothing of the recent
record of rinderpest, will show the
reader that farming in Africa is not
without its risks. Indeed. 1 know no
country where the waste of animal life
is so tremendous. although doubtless
as the land becomes inclosed and prop
er buildings and winter food are pre-
viled, it will greatly lessen.--Lons
mans Magazine.
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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
Some Valuable SuGgestiOns for the
Housewife How to Make
Turkish Coffee.

There is nothing so developing as
hard knocks to the character which has
strength enough to stand up under
them. Suffering is wonderfully de-
yeloping. That is something of trite
remark, but it is SO true that it is un-
fortunate people cannot realize it
while they are having their hard ex-
perfences, and so get the best they can
out of them and little comfort at
the same time II realize" said a
woman whose life has been one of
many vicissitudes, reviewing her past
struggles the other day. "that. after
all, experience is the best thing life
can offer us: better hard experiences
than the safety of monotonous well
fare"
A woman of good taste, whose chill
dren in the nursery always are pretty
and picturesque, dresses them in little
Russian blouses of checked gingham.
These little garments are practically
aprons, which are loose and comfort
able and protect the chothes beneath.
They are simply made, there is very
little more work in one than in an
apron. and yet, where the apron is an
ugly, utilitarian affair, the blouse is dis
tinctly attractive.
A good housekeeper, who clings to
the spicy and historic mince pie, has =
way of putting up her mincemeat which
is very satisfactory and convenient. She
| = - a ShQ
has jars which hold just enough mince-
meat for one pie. She can make one
rie or a dozen. but whatever number
She makes she leaves the remainder OF
her mincemeat undisturbed, and none
of it ever by any chance molds OF
spoi1s.
Whether it is going back to first prin-
ciples OF advancing scientifically, there
is always some ething new to learn about
cooking. In regard to Turkish coffee
it is probably going back to first prin.
ciples. Whatever it is, the man who
wears red fez and sells pure Turkish
coffee-Mocha. which he declares comes
straight from Mocha, and is blackenet
more than ordinary coffee is for use
says that all the coffee kept on han<
should be pulverized ready for use
and in that condition will preserve it!
| strength. II it is kept in the bean thu
| changes of the weather will affect i
and the coffee is spoiled. So he say
lit must be kept in wood or glass. no
in tin. In that he will agree with tn
good American housewife. But VIII.
the coffee should be ground to pre-
l,gerve its flavor and strength is Difficult
for the housekeeper educated up Il
Edafe to Enthusiastically y. Times.
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BECOMING coLORs.
TAe Woman Who Has Green in Her
Complexion Should Wear
Green.

4 woman who has reputation for
never wearing anything unbecoming
was giving advice few days ago to a
party of young girls whose big velvet
toques were adorned by knots and
aigrettes of every color ever evolved by
ingenious mixtures of dyes.
''If were to tell Esther that the rea-
son green is becoming to her is that her
complexion has a greenish tint, she
would never speak to me again." said
the color expert. But it is fact, and
none of you can say that Esther is not
q pretty girl. Green tints are not at
all uncommon in flesh tints, and one
does not have to be bilious or envious in
order to have them. They call for very
pretty shades. Now, Esther, for in
stance, should choose soft rose, warm
violet and heliotrope, yellow that is
creamy enough to blend toward green
and those shimmering silks and vel
vets that CLINT with green and warmer
tints. Of course, she would have to
be careful that the suggestion of
warmth be not too rosy, or it would
clash with her lips and cheeks, which
have flush of their own. If your com-
plexion has tiEts of blue, wear blue. A
bunch of forget-me-nots, yiolets. vel
vety blue pansies, blush white lace,
any ything that has touch of blue in it
or thought oS yellow. You can also
wear. with success, many of the So
called violet and tulip shades where
blue predominates in the admixture of
.olors.
"Should you be blessed with skin
that is pink and white, try everything
that is beautiful, but don't become
reckless and put on a harsh red or
gorgeous purple. unless you want to
kill the blush of your cheeks. Don't
wear dull reds if the tints of your COM
plexion are inclined to yellow. Wear
reds that are bright and in which there
is dash of yellow. not purple. Wear
golden-headed daisies, buttercups or
soft-toned yellow orchids, even forget
me-nots with their tiny yellow centers.
If your complexion is extremely rosy
or forid there are any number of pur-
pies or lavenders to choose from, and
the effect will be to add white to the too
rudy skin. Whatever you are, blonde
or brunette. if the coloring of your
hair. eyes and complexion is as nature
made them, or if your makeup has
been done with an artists eye for the
relation of color. your clothes can be
selected so as to harmonize with the
/ Il
may rest assured they will be artistical.
ly becoming."-N. Y. Commercial Ad.
vertiser.
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EARLY SOCIETY IN NEW YORK.


One cannot think without a smile 81
the small efforts to break into the life
of toll while built up the golden foun.
dation of New York city's enormous
wealth. To be invited to tea" was
very usual and acceptable way Of en-
tertaining. The dinner hour, which
extreme fashion made as late as three
o'clock in Difference to foreign tastes,
was unsuitable to men who were pill,
lars of the conntry's commerce. The
light meal, eaten from the shining ma.
hogany board, was considered ample
as far as viands went, and the grace
with which the hostess asked II YOU
would take ''tea or coffee, sugar ands
cream made those harmless liquids
sufficiently delightful.
To be asked to .spend an evening
meant usually more fDrmal and less
assured pleasure. Sitting around hos
pitable board relaxed stiffness. Whist.
or. "a little music made very gently.
and shyly by the daughters of the fam
ily, were the regular sources Of enter-'
tainment. Refreshments, handed by
neat maids, or solemnly dignified but
lers, closed the evenings .festivity
an early hour. Unhappy youths hads
necessity, to study. among polite acA
complishments, how to hold their plates
and yet eat from them; how to aid the
nearest ladies and at the same time
keep possession of a cup and saucer
Euretta Van Worst, in Ladies' Home
Journal. s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-06
How It l..

she-It has always struck me a
curious thing that we don't hear more
anecdotes about doctors and their re-.
tients. sas 3
HeYou forget, mad1m. that dead
men tell no faies-N. Y. World.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27

badly involved. Out of this case alone
Mr. Curtis got all his money back, so
to speak
Mr.. Curtis was now far beyond the
reach of possible adversely. He built
home first in Camden, and subse-
quently in Ogontz. where he now lives.
lt Is a beautiful mansion in the midst
OF park. 1t probably cost in the
neighborhood of 100000 Pretty fair,
don't you think, for a man who lived
In a house costing 500 a month ten
years before? Some months of every
year are spent in foreign travel For
the past five years he has exercised
merely cursory superintendent of
affairs. He has persistently refused to
engage in outside ventures. has thor
oughly enjoyed the leisure which has
come to him, and is absolutely free
from personal egotism.
Such is the true story of the rise of
Cyrus Curtis, successor to Benjamin
Franklin. So far, everything has gone
we'll He will now proceed to galvanize
Into life the dead, though unburied
Saturday Evening Post, formerly own
ed and published by Franklin. 1t Is a
herculean task.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27
BIG "SEvEN-UP" GAME.
minneapolis SaIoOnkeeper Wins a
Rivals Saloon as the Stakes.


Two Northeast Minneapolis saloonists. Ed
ward Fahey, of Spring and Jefferson streets,
and Richard Graham. Spring and Adams
streets the latter politician of considerable
local note, played a game of seven-up last
week for big stakes, nothing less, in fact,
than their respective saloons.
The game opened with Fahey's deal. Ora
ham sto5d" with hand of clubs and both
men scored two points. Graham dealt the
second hand and his opponent stood" but
only made one point to his three. The score
NEW stood to in favor Of Graham and
his betting stock went away up. Graham
then thought that he had everything his own
way, and evidently lost his head, for he only
made a very poor showing during the rest
of the game. Fancy dealt the third round
and turned a jack, and then scored two to
Grahsm's one. In the next round dealt nv
Graham, Fahey begged and with the
gift was able to gain three points to Ora
hams one. putting him ahead of the game.
Fahey then dealt standing hand to Ora
ham, giving him the king and three and
then bent him out. getting the entire four
points. The sixth and final deal resulted in
each man getting two points and in Fahev
getting enough to fill out the coveted X
points. and the game The final score stood
Is - ..
Graham Immediately handed over his nlace
without winkfng an eye, and the crowd lined
up 10 the bar 70 drink Fahey's health and
to congratulate him on his good luck. Merry
times and free drinks were had TIN the stool
on hand exhausted
Mr.. Fahey intends to run both saloons for
a time till he Is able to dispose of tba
Graham place. ~
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Shylock trick, the fact remains that no
such attempt was ever made or thought
of. Such advantage as Curtis obtained
through liberal credit came to him in
the natural course of events, and there
never was a time when the Journal
could not have reduced its line Of credit
and made settlement. He commence
ed with a line of 5000 and paid 1t in
installments. His advertising paid him
and 1t was safe to enlarge the line of
credit. The one great risk he took was
in changing the price from so cents to
81. That was a time that tried mems
souls. Receipts from subscriptions
of $4,000. And the advertising was
costing 100000. That condition ex-
listed almost eight weeks. The strain
was something fearful Curtis lost his
grip on sleep. And without sleep the
tension would soon become unendur-
able. His escape from a serious illness
at this time was truly marvellous
When the crisis was passed and evil
dence Of ultimate success daily became
more apparent reaction set in, and Mr..
Curtis succumbed to an attack of ner-
vous prostration. The change in the
situation, however. cured him much
quicker than medicine. These Incidents
are related to show that a success so
prodigious as his Is usually purchased
at correspondingly great risk The
mental and nervous strain through
which Mr.. Curtis passed at this time
was something which a less forceful
man might not have been able to stand.
In the struggle for success a set of iron
nerves is Indispensable
These were the crucial and interest
ing days of the Journal Once the Ru-
hicon was passed success came swift
and certain. One of his first acts was
to call together all his old creditors of
the Tribune and Farmer, and at din
ner put beneath each plate a checlt
for the principal and interest. In one
case the check went to the daughter of
a former well-to-do merchant, who
was vainly trying to support a large
family on the meager salary Of West
ern school teacher Death had stricken
the bread winner. and his affairs were
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27
NOVEL PRIZE FIGHT,
Chinaman to Meet an Ir;shman.
Stomach Blows Haired

stomach Blows HAIRED.
NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-There has made his
entrance into the puglistic arena Mr.. Ii
Hung Foy. originally from the tea fields of
emma, but later an inhabitant of San Fran
cisco. Foy's cleverness with the mitts has
secured him hackers here in New York. and
ms manager, Marty Martin, an under
study to "Chuck" Corners, has matched the
nghting chink against Tom Cooney white
lighter, whose prowess in the squared circle
is recognized. The men battle twenty rounds
before the Trenton Athletic club on March 49,
The articles require both men to weigh in
at lo4 pounds on the day Of the fight 1t Is
also stipulated in the agreement that Cooney
refrain from any temptation to make impress
sion on the former laundrymans plastic
stomach. This Droviso does not NECESSARILY
mean that Foy's defensive tactics are poor
Not at all. Ii has fund of science at his
command, and only desires Cooney to be gem
tie in the region Of his solar plexus, because
his digestive organs are delicate A rude
blow bringing the front and rear walls of his
interior into too intimate relations would
probably cause the contest to end then and
there. Foy has great respect for his food.
moreover. and has no desire to incite it
knowingly into a state of rebellion.
Outside Of this special rule barring stom-
ach blows by Cooney the pair will box un-
der the Queensberry rules. Such a radical
novelty is Chinese fistc star that there is
already some speculation as to whether the
Celestial is a bona-ide scrapper. His mana
ger soemnly avows that he Is boxer wor-
thy of championship honors. He is ambi-
tious, and regards his forthcoming contention
at the New Jersey capital as mere stepping
stone to further glory.
Ii Hung Foy is good and fat, and has not
yielded to the belief that he would attain finer
condition if he rid himself Of superhuous ad-
ipose. Foy has an idea that the layer of
flesh will serve to decrease the sting of his
adversary's blows, and consequently enable
him to stand greater punishment Martin.
his manager, will probably allow Foy to
have his way in this respect. AS the China
man has mastered the fine points of the
game, and is remarkably adept at side-step-
ping when he notices padded fist travelling
in his direction Martin does not fear his pro-
tegess accumulation of avoirdupois wHl Sc
riously hinder him. Should Foy triumph over
Conroy and then deliver to Maher the blow
which would end matters, there/are vast pos
sibilitles for the future of the queued scrap
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27
EASY PICKING.
War Time Trick That Was PLAYED
on Pennsylvania Farmers.


on Pennsylvania Farmers.
From the New York Sun.
The article on the PENNSYLVANIA Germans
which appeared in the Sun recently recalls
peculiar swindle practiced during the war
on these generally shrewd and conservative
people. When Gen. Lees army was pre-
pairing to invade Pennsylvania it was rumor
ed that it's objective point was PhiIadelnhia
and that the line of march would take #
through the eastern part of the state strik-
ing the rich Pennsylvania German counties
OF Lehigh, Montgomery and Berks. The news
Threw the farmers into panic. Some pre-
pared to drive their cattle and horses into
the recesses OF the mountains, while Others
FASTENED to join the home guards and march
to the defense Of the state
IT. was about week before the battle of
gettysburg that stranger, to all appear
ances Southerner, appeared at Zionvffle in
the southern part of Lehigh county He
proclaimed that he was a native of Georgia
ana On intimate terms with Jefferson Davis
and the members of his cabinet as we'll as
Gen. Lee and all the leading generals of the
Confederate army. He further said that
having heard that there were manyI nersonS
In that region who were not in sympathy with
the federal government he had come to
Circle 'iNe
Any person could join this lodge by paying
$40 and promising allegiance to the confed-
eracy. In return he would receive a certif-
ica5e and be instructed in the grips. signs
etiN poSSWOiuo VI Tie UTuST mus equipped
his horses and cattle would be safe from
confscation. All a member had to do when
the confederate army appeared was to intro
duce himself to the commanding general,
present his certificate of membership. and
give the password, the sign and the grip.
One the day for organizing the lodge more
than 100 farmers and others were assembled
at the village tavern, paid over their $40 each
and got gorgeously embsllished certificates
bearing the alleged seal of the grand lodge
OF the knights Of the Golden Circle. For the
next two days the stranger was busy filling
out certificates, instructing the members In
the signs, grips and passwords, and collecting
$40 from each applicant and then he disap-
peared.
Shortly afterward came the news of Lees
defeat at Gettysburg. By this time 1t began
to dawn upon the farmers that they had been
swindled. and soon reports began coming In
that the stranger had played the game in
other places. In one township of Berks
county he was said to have worked upon the
fears of the natives SO successfully that he
made about $1,000 out of his scheme 1t was
afterwards learned that the swindler was q
native of Philadelphia
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27
ARE OUT FOR GOOD.
Professional Bicycle Riders VIII
Not Return to the L.. a. w.

NOt 10 the a. w.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.-Under no con-
ditions will the forty-five prominent racing
men on the Pacific coast at this time COM
pete again under League of American Wheel
men management. A thorough canvass was
made of the entire aggregation competing at
the pavilion in this city. In no case was
there even a possibility Of such a thing ex
pressed. The action of the National assem-
bly,. as interpreted herein, giving the riders
representative In the assembly and upon
the racing board caused only smile
They still think q professional rider not
good enough to associate with them said
little Jimmy Michael, with a sheer upon his
lips.
1--WE are quite as good as they" said
Harry Elkes, the middle distance champion
Eddie Bald smiled when asked regarding
the action of the assembly and its effect upon
the riders. Said the president of the A. r.
c. u: L.
Il may say. without doubt, that not a man
OF US Will return. The union brought al eJt
this breakaway and will stand by its coSrs
to the last. The National Cycling asaocia
ton will include all the big tracks upon
which We made the money
The other tracks will have to follow tho
lead of the riders and track owners. or lose
prominent competitors as the $50 member
snip OF the union contains all of the prom
inent men, with the exception of Major Tav
ior who will not make race meet He was
tne only traitor. and will have to stand the
unions punishment 'io
Charlie Miller spoke up quickly: mo mob
back to the league. Under no conditions will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-27
SHARKEY'S PARENTS.
They Are Sturdy People of County
LOuth, Ireland,

DUBLIN, Feb. 26.-The family of Thomas
Sharkey have heard from him in letters which
tell of his recent great victories, and he has
promised to pay them a visit early in the sum-
mer, whether he is able to bring about
fight with Charles Mitchell In England or not
Sharkey's parents are both living, and both
are 60 years of age. Their home is Dundal
County Louth, In the northwestern part OF
Ireland. They were married forty-six years
ago, his mother being Miss Kelly. Ter
children have been born-seven sons and
three daughters Five are still living
Toms father is a sturdy specimen of the
north country Irishman massive in build
broad-shouldered, vigorous and ar-eyed. In
his community he bears the highest possible
character for integrity and sobriety For the
past twenty-eight years he has acted as sig
mailman at the most important crossing on
the entire line of the Dundalk, Newroy 8
Greenmore railway, where it crosses the line
OF the Great Northern of Ireland directly al
right angles. For forty-1ve years he has
been in the employ of this same company, and
there has never been complaint against him
He speaks very modestly of the prowess OF
his fighting son.