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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
AT HIS HONESTY.


81 am sorry to say" remarked an old
time railroad man, that the estimated
value of lost luggage, according to the
claimants, is very seldom borne out by
facts in cases where the property is
afterward recovered. OF course there
are exceptions, and that reminds me
of an amusing story. About year ago
an old gentleman from Hartford, Conn.,,
who came here on a winter visit re
ported that one of his trunks had been
lost. We cid our best to trace the miss
ing piece of baggage, but not clew
could we unaarth this side of Washing
ton, and finally we called on the owner
to give us detailed description OF the
contents. with valuation. In few days
he sent in list, which struck me as be-
ing very modest and reasonable until ]
came to the item: 'One family Bible.
$685. OF course we couldn't stand for
any such claim as that, and we made an
energetic protest, but the old gentle.
man refused to bulge an inch. The
Bible is worth every cent of the money
he insisted, and want that or moth.
ing DO you mean it is worth the
amount as a rare edition. asked, or
merely that it has a sentimental value
to you and your family? It's worth
$205 cold cash to anybody he replied;
mo sentimental value about it.
"The natural inference was that .
volume held at so high figure must
be either very old or scarce or very
beautifully bound, but, strange to say
I could get no exact information on
the subject from the owner. He admit
ted that he didn't even know the date OF
| the edition, and, to make long story
short, I reported the claim as being q
barefaced and outrageous effort to hold
up the road. About two weeks later
was delighted to hear that the trunk
had turned up at a way station, where
it had been left by mistake with some
theatrical baggage. It was forwarded
to New Orleans, and sent for the old
gentleman to identify his property. j
must insist particularly said, when
he arrived, 'on having look at that
$2O5 Bible Show it to YOU with pleas
ure,' he replied, and, reaching under a
lot of clothing, he drew out shabby
black volume. Before I could make
any comment he f1irted the pages to
and fro undpr his thumb and new ten.
dollar bills began to fly out like pressed
flowers. There was altogether $210 in
the book, but the old man said he wasn't
quite sure about the last bill and had
| split the difference Soft turned out.
| after all, to have been an honest valua-
ton. Since then I haven't been quite
so cock-sure on surface appearances.
IN. @. Times-Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Winter Tours,

Should you desire information regarding
California, Arizona, Texas or Mexico, and
the long limit, low rate, round trip tickets
sold to principal points, the various routes
via which the tickets can be purchased,
class rates, through sleeping car lines, First
Glass and Tourist, call upon or address W.:
G. Neimyer, Gent Western Agent, South
ern Pacific Co., 238 Clark St., Chicago; w.
H. Conner, Conf Agent Chamber Com
merce Bldg, Cincinnati, o., or w. ]. Berg,
Tray. Pass. Agt., go Ellicott So, Buffalo,
NJ Y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
SheIndoraeaIt.

She handed the check to the paying teller.
She was calm and collected, as if it was an
everyday matter.
Madam" said the teller, gently. "You
have forgotten to indorse it.
Endorse it !" with little worried smile.
Yes; you must write your name on the
back here to show that you will repay this
bank in case the issuer Of this check shoult
fail to answer our call"
Oh!" she said, accepting the pen.
When the teller looked at the check again
this ID what he read:
The - bank has always paid up what it
owes, and you need have no worry. There.
fore indorse this check. Very truly yours,
Mrs. j. B. Blanks"
The teller fell over into the vault.-Syrar
euse Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the bleod and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. It was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years,
posed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct.
" ON the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients Is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
-. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo, q.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c. !.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

How 10 Avoid Colds During Winter
This idea that many people have
that winter is an unhealthful season.
II all wrong. Winter is just as health
full a. summer, if people will take care
Of themselves. If you want to go
through the winter without cold, OBJ
serve these few simple rules:
sDon't overhead your house, and
don't stop al ventilation. Sleep in q
cool room, but keep warmly covered.
Always take off your outdoor wraps
when you come in the house, and al
ways put them on when you go out.
And, lastly, just as long as there il
snowon the ground, don't go out with
out your rubbers. This last rule is the
most important of all, for two colds
out of three come from wet feet
The Independent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Not Good Ktclxcrs.

never heard but one Porto Rican man
make XIX about anything. was sitting
on the hotel veranda at Ponce one day when
I merchant came down the street to see me.
There was a vicious bull tearing about the
street, and the animal got after the mer-
chant and run him block and gave him .
ton which landed him on the veranda, al
most at my feet. Of course went to his
assistance, thinking him seriously hurt, but
It turned ont that he had come off almost
without bruise / began to congratulate
him over his escape, but he interrupted me
with:
ssSenor, / like it not. The bull should
have rolled me into the ditch, instead of toss.
ing me up here. Never before was tossed
upon this veranda, and can't make it out. =
--Washinnton Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

He was one Of those garrulous old fellows
whose only aim in life seems to be to strike
mp conversation with strangers in public
places. He was seated in the corner Of q
versation with the conductor, when a dap
per young fellow entered and took q seat on
the opposite side of the car. The old fellow
eyed him closely for several minutes and
then leaned over and touched him ON the
knee. .Scuse me-" remarked the inquisi.
SOM" Considerably surprised. the younu
man replied that it was "Son Of William,
johnson, amt you!" EYES,, was the cur,
answer. Well, well, we'll" went on the
loquacious- old man. RI knowed you was !
johnson the minute laid eyes on you.
ulster know your father vel" $50 did L.
said young Mr.. johnson, without cracking q
smile. An audible litter ran around The
car, and the old man got OF ct the next cor.
ner.-Philadelphia Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Toolx Him 1t m. word.

TOOK HIM Mt HIS Word.
Customer You sell cracked eggs at half
price, do you not?
Clerk-Yes'm; we always make so per
cent. reduction on cracked goods. Anything
elee to-day!
Yes, you may give me dollars worth O.
cr1cked wheat. Here's so cents. "LColum
bus tO.) State Journal.
Don't count your poultry until they get big
enough to get away from the cat.-Chi
ca8o Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
My
Mother
Had
Consun,ptiol

p. q
my nothef ~ ID.
With eoasunptioa Il -
yeara AT list ske " 1;I
Up to de. A neishhoe ~
not to give up but y At
Cherry Pectofal. Sic d
and w,s speedily esssd q 5
now IN the enjoyneat &
health. D. :. Jolly.
4 Feb. }. l6oq Asoe. n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

How Women Dress I'm siberia.
Common Class women in Siberia wear
shawls or kerchiefs on their heads,
while the rich women wear no head COW
ering whatever. A traveller recently
returned from that part of the world
says that a Russian woman who is
otherwise trim and modern in dress
will go about with her hair Glisheveled
to the point of the ludicrous. Less at
tenrion is paid to the head and feet than
to other parts of their toilet. 1T is odd
enough to see them" says this same
writer, '.defying dripping decks and
muddy roads in the thinnest of heelless
slippers, while the breezes play havoc
with the loose tresses of their hair.
Their shirt waist is feminine terror.
with broad turnover collar, fancy
cuffs, cotton bows, many buttons and
numerous frills. in place Of the natty
American shirt waist ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

To Curo . Oeld In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. Csc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs-Rev. D: Buch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

Gratitude, ike everything else, is OBJ
noxious when it is overdone. = Atchison
Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Cures
Hard Couqls

7-}1S
No m.tter low Ind ~ :
cough Is OF how long ~
had i. Ayers Cierry lsr
Is the best thing ~ G.
possibly take. BIT IL
risky to wait until ~
consumption. for sonssinu ! {
impossible to cure thn
II you are coughing a.
don't wait until tonofrcv.
get . bottle Of ClerrJ
toral It once and Be le
II strengthens veak lualk
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

Heart failure covers a. multitude of me
ical Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
A SLIGHT misunderstanding.

She-I suppose you were presented ct
court while in London?
He-Yes, twice, but was acquitted both
Gmes.-Chicago Evening News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
The Fine Disfinction.

The Fine Disf1nCtiOm.
Il never made speech in my life
said the scared hero.
I'VE don't want speech" cried an
enthusiastic man in the crowd. .sJusi
say something" Philadelphia North
American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

Feeling III again. Blow me tight, you
must like it. Why, believe if you was to
feel quite well and 'ad nothin' to srumble at
you'd die. ALLY Sloper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
spot, streak or give your goods an unevenly
dyed appearance. Sold by all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
An Intangible Hint.
nice Ifrnrn SfairSl Efhan

voice (1rom stalrsJ-Ethel!
Ethel-Yes, papa.
Voice-Please tell that young man
that if he thinks he would like this
house for a permanent residence the
place is for sale on easy terms at the
Office of Skim & Shark, in the Equit-
able building on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

stSee how that human skeleton is cracked
eyes. That mans dead broke. Philadel.
mia Bulletin
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
USES OF THE TELEPHONE


said visitor in the city, "but it was to
me, and I thought it was pretty. good.
I had occasion to call on man con-
nected with big concern occupying
offices in tall downtown building. /
went into this building and went up kit
ing a good way in an elevator, and then
got off and went to the mans offices.
an the first room found clerk sit
ting at desk, who asked me who
wanted to see, and when I told him he
didn't get up and go and find out and
come back and let me know, but he
just spoke into a telephone that stood
on his desk, and in about three seconds
he looked up and said that I'd find Mr..
So-and-so in such room, indicating the
door: and he was there all right, and
the clerk in the outer Office had ascer-
tanned that fact, and that he was olsen
gagged, all in less than half a minute by
telephone. l thought that was pretty
fine. It was saving of time for every
body, and with this sort of an arrange
ment one man could tend to it all, and
stay right there in the office, ready to
receive everybody that came in, too.
Now, | don't know any thing about it,
but I venture to say that part of that
telephone outfit was q switchboard
somewhere about that clerks desk, so
that not only was it possible to tele-
phone from that outer office to any of
the other Offices, but that q man in any
Of the other Offices could telephone to
man in any other by means Of this
switchboard. Suppose the head OF the
concern, for instance, or any member
OF it, wanted to consult with somebody
belonging to it who is in another room.
He doesn't get up and go over there;
nor does he send over or up or down to
have the other man come and see him;
he just speaks into or at the telephone
that stands on his desk. and says: Give
me Mr.. So-and-so.' That's to the clerk
in the outer office, you understand, the
man that I saw; and he just connects
the wires, and those two men sit right
where they are, at their own desks in
their own Offices, and talk just as they
would il they were standing side by
side.
=
certainly one of the most wonderful
time-saving contrivances is the tele-
phone."-N. Y. Sun.
Derivation OF the Word sunday
The word Sabbath" is Hebrew
term for period as well as quality Of
time, and means rest" In the Bible
It is used only with this meaning. Peri
DDS OF one year or of seven years were
thus characterized. Every seventh day
was observed by the Hebrews as a
weekly Sabbath In addition to this
day Others were appointed in which the
obligation te cease from labor was as
binding as the observance of the weekly
sabbath : Sunday" is SO named
from the day which was dedicated to the
worship Of The sun. Christian nations
observe it as their sabbath but ..Sab.
bath is not sSun-day.n-MarY E. M.
Richardson, in Woman's Home Com.
panion. ss.sss
Like Circus Ellis.
Some people are like circus bills; I
yery little money tanses Than, "a ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

Tip the waiter and he serves you right
Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
The Rnlins Passion with Him.

The Ruling Passion with Him.
'Elvira Is upstairs getting ready" said
the little brother to the stout caller. "Tll
60 and tell her to hurry up"
'"Thank you," said the stout caller. Tell
her to hurry up or to hurry down, just as
you think best. Anything to reduce my
wait. "-Somerville journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25

The daughters Of millionaire always have
fine figures. Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-01-25
Care Of the Hands N Winter.

To keep the hands in good condition in cold
weather care must be given them. Gloves
should be worn when engaged in house work,
or going out in the open air. They should be
washed in tepid wster with Ivory soap, and
carefully dried on q soft towel. Too fire.
quent washing, or extremes of heat or cold
should be avoided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
THE ARGENTINE FLEET

The Presidente Sarmiento. which arrived here on
Thursday. is called in the naval registry of the
South American republics school frigate" She
has a displacement of $3.50 tons and has 10
guns. The feet Of Argentina is composed as
follows: Battleships. ronclads built from 1896 to
1898, General San Martin, Puyredon, Belgrano
and Garbaldl. with a total of 5000 tons and
l65 guns; ironclads built from 1874 to 1891 AL
mirante Brown. L5ertad. Independence Ell Plata
and Los Andes. with a total Of II SO tons and
81 guns protected cruisers. built between 1855
and 1895. Buenos Ayres Neuva de Julio Vein+i
cinco de Mayo and Patra. wtth a total OF 70 $40
tens and IS cannon; one division torpedo boat the
Espera, Of 20 tons and carrying guns: torpedo
beats Of high sea Muratore and Commodore Pi.
counter torpedoes, Santa Fe Entire Rios Corrfentes
anQ hisiones: the corvette Argentina ten TO-
pedo boats OF first and ten Of second class ntno
transport ships and a few small craft -0
The total Of the guns of the feet Is zig. tbara
ere b5Ss sailors and marines and the whole ton
mage Is S.46s The stan comprises ! rear admir-
cofnmodores ~ captains Of ships CO canfaine "a
iIigates - ship heutenants a heutenants Of frig
ates. 80 EEidshipmen and 3 marine Waterman
total OF q The republic has naval school and
school Tor the education Of the men In artiiiar,
torpedo. electricity and mechanical denar 49,
besides special school OF mechanics laainfaincd
IN England. 'i'''u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
STANDARD GAS PRICE GOES Up.
THE RATE TO 81 05-CONSOLIDATED'S
INCREASE OF STOCK.

The Executive Committee of the Standard Gas
Light Company Yesterday decided to advance the
price of gas to the legal limit 81 05 a 1000 cubic
feet on next Monday June %. The action of the
Standard makes the charged for gas by all the
companies uniform all four having within the last
few days raised their price from 65 cents, the war
rate" to 81 o..
1t Is understood that a circular will be sent on
Monday the stockholders of the Consolidated
Gas Company giving them notice OF special meet
ing to be held next month. for the purpose of act
ing upon recommendation of the Board of Trus-
tees for large increase of the cOmpany's capital
stock The new issue. it is said, Is to be devoted
to paying for the controlling interests in the stock
of the New-Amsterdam Gas Company aud the
Standard Gas Light Company recently acquired by
the Consolidated. The present outstanding stock
of the Consolidated company amounts to S54.595 200
and il IS understood that the issue may be
large 800 900 600 II is also said that there may
be a distribution among the stockholders of the
company'S surplus exceeding 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
BOYS STEAL FOR THREE YEARS.
WHITING MANUFACTURING COMPANY LOSES
$4,000 WORTH OF SILVER BY
PETTY ROBBERIES.

The Whiting Manufacturing Company, II was
learned IN the Yorkvlle Court yesterday has lost
$4,000 worth Of siverware IN the last three years
by robberies in the store Eighteenth-st and
Broadway. The firm says that systematic rob-
berries have been going on and the thefts have
been concealed up to the present time.
Two prisoners. accused OF stealing silver from
the company were in court. both boys employed in
the store. Ralph S;Jspaugh. seventeen years old
Of No. $40 East rd-twenticth-st, and
Martin McCirath eighteen years old, of No 3J5 East
NlneLeIl-sI. Detectives Brady and MCMullen Of
the Central Office, said the boys confessed them
that they had been stealing the silver for three
years.
About two months ago the members of the firm
notified Police Headquarters that $4,000 had al
ready been lost in silverware and jewelry and that
the thieves evidently working inside the
Brady and MCMullen the detectives assigned 10
the case, thrown on the track first, but
they began suspect Salspaugn and McCIrath not
long ago. They followed them nightly what
they did. and at times they caught them entering
paWnshops. Thursday night the boys followed
10 SecOnd-aVe. and Twenty ninth-st., where they
entered paWnshop. They had $50 worth OF silver
detectives arrested them and took them Police
Headquarters. There number of paWnticketS for
the Whiting conpanys property found. Sails
paugf's home was visited. and a box Of silver val
ued $3.50 recovered.
Whether these boys got all the silver taken from
the establishment in the last three years the de-
tectves do know. but il is believed they got the
greater part. Both boys said that they had NOT
been lost They said they pawned the stolen arti-
Giles and spent the money having a good time and
buying clothes. They carried the articles the
store IN their pockets.
a specific charge Of stealing silver tray valued
at SIS, made against the boys, each of whom
was held in $500 bail for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
NEW-YORK CITY.

The strike Of the engravers employed by the
American Watch Case Company. Fourth-st. and
LAFAYETTE Place has been declared of by the local
Executive Board of the Watch Case Engravers'
international Association OF America, American
Federation of Labor.
Major George A Hilton. superintendent of the
Madison Square Church House. will address the
mems meeting at the Harlem Branch of the Young
Mems Christian Association, No. West One-hun-
red-and-twenty- tomorrow at 4SO p. m
G. E. Woodhouse will sing. and there will be other
attractive music provided. This meeting will be
open to all men.
Continuing his series OF sermons descriptive Of
recent trip to the Holy Land the Rev. Dr. John
Balloon Shaw will speak in the West End Presby-
terrain Church tomorrow evening at O'Clock. on
Calvary and Orvet."
William N White sixty years old. of No. 159 East
Fiftv-third-st a volunteer fireman Of years ago
was found dead in his room yesterday morning
He had suffered from Brights disease for some
time
Henry p. Ransom the actor, of No. 3A West
Fifty-ninth-st., who assaulted on Monday by
Edward Clarke the aged doorkeeper OF the New
York Theatre was not present In the West Side
Police Court yesterday when the examination pro
ceedngs came up. The case was adjourned until
Monday morning.
Justice Brown of the United States District
Court has denied the application of Rupert White
head for a discharge in bankruptcy. Mr.. White
head was formerly ticket broker at No 42l Broad
way and had liabilities of $34,92O
Collector BidwelI yesterday received from the
Treasury Department at Washington proclama-
ton issued by r. A. Sterndae, Governor and Com
mander-in-Crhief of the Island of St Helena, de-
cIaring that the island is to be considered prison,
and no person may land from any vessel touching
AZ the island without a pass signed by the Gov
ernor.