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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
From Washington
Now a Little Boy Was Saved.

Washington, Z. C.-"When our boy
was about Is months old he broke out
with rash which was thought to be
measles. In a few days he had swell
ing on the left side of his neck and
IL was decided to be mumps. He was
given medical attendance for about
three weeks when the doctor said it
was scrofula and ordered salve. He
wanted to lance the sore, but would
not let him, and continued giving him
medicine for about four months, when
the bunch broke in two places and be-
came running sore. Three doctors
said it was scrofula, and each Or
dered blood medicine. A neighbor
told me Of case somewhat like our
baby's which was cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. decided to give it to
my boy and in short while his health
improved and his neck healed so nice
" that stopped giving him the med
icine. The sore broke out again. how
ever, whereupon I again gave him
Hoods Sarsaparilla and its persistent
use has accomplished complete
cure" Mrs. NErTIE CHASE, Al X St.,
n. E.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Fighting Bob" Evans at one time of
his life intended to be miner and
went west at the age of 16, arriving in
Salt Lake City with 5000 ard . navy
revolver.
Mrs. Pickett. wife of the confederate
general who led the famous charge at
Gettysburg, is the author of some very
pretty memorial verses-"Ogr Gath
cred Lily"-printed in the Baltimore
papers.
Prof. Henry M. Whitney, author Of
several books on literature, has re-
signed his professorship of English
and rhetoric at Beloit college, Wis.,,
where he has been for % years, and
will become head librarian of the
Blackstone Memorial library, Bran
ford, Conn.
Seth Low, president of Columbia
university, declines to believe that the
bicycle has gone out of fashion. Mr..
Low takes spin CT two every day un-
less the weather forbids. He does not
dress in regulation wheeling costume
and while in the saddle apparently
takes the sport as seriously as he is
wont to take matters of greater mo-
ment.
That the body of John Ruskin, the
great British critic, does not rest in
Westminster Abbey is not the fault
of the Westminster committee. They
had gone so far as to choose a spot
at Westminster for the new grave
when they were astonished to receive
from Ruskin's relatives letter OF
thanks, declining the honor, as incon.
sistent with Mr.. Ruskin's will.
After nearly half century of news
paper and literary work in this coun-
try, Mrs. Jennie June Croly will soon
leave for England, the land of her
birth, where she intenas to pass the
remaining years of her life. Mrs
Croly began her newspaper work in
New York in 1855, was one of the
founders of Sorosis in 1868, was twice
elected president of that organization
and in 1889 founded and became pres.
ident of the Women's Press club.
Three ex-governors of New York and
three former executives of other states
are among the prominent residents oil
New York city. Five OF them are prac.
ticing law-David B. Hill and Frank S
Black, both of whom have directed
affairs in the empire state; James Il
Campbell and George Hoadley, of Ohio
and Thomas NJ. Waller, of Connecticut
The sixth is banker-Levi p. Morton
of New York-and il regarded as
nestor of the group of ex-governors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
WHY AMERICANS WIN.
WkeA They Climb q Ladder They
Don't Require Anyone to
Hold 1t.

One of the many reasons why American
manufacturers are SO successful competing
in foreign markets is TO be found in the
following episode, which occurred recently:
An American manufacturer of steam spe.
cialties was visiting an English firm which
made similar goods. A certain article which
both firms made was under discussion.
"What is your price on this thing" asked
the American.
well, in your money, about SIS" replied
the Eng!ishman. "What does it cost your
"I'll deliver at your door all you want at
seven dollars apiece" said the American.
"How in the world do you do it,"
"Well, I'll illustrate" answered the Amer
lean. Look out of that window and across
the street. See that man painting sign!"
Eyes"
Hes on ladder, isn't he?"
Eyes
"See that other man sitting on the side
walk holding the foot of the LADDER"
Eyes"
"Now, in America we have ladders that
stand up by themselves-don't need a man
to hold 'em. So, you see, in this instance
we divide your cost of labor exactly by
two"
II see," remarked the Englishman-E!ec-
trical Review.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
One ON the Judge.

A story is told OF a Judge who could
not control his temper and so could
not control other people. One day
there was unusual disorder in the
courtroom, and at last the Judge could
endure it no longer. ut is impossible
to allow this persistent contempt OF
court to go en-" he exclaimed, land /
shall be forced to go to the extreme
length OF taking the one step that will
stop it" There was long silence;
then one of the leading counsel rose
and with just trace of smile, in.
CURED: IF it please your honor, on
what date will your resignation take
effect ?'-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
GODS OF LOVE AND PAIN.
The First IL Peltea with Spit Balls,
the Other Rubbed by
Dirty. Hands.

What a funny notion! 1t was at
temple in Kyoto. Who would have
thought to secure the favor of the lit
tie winged god, who is more or less
worshiped in all lands on February IA,
by pelting him with spit balls! But,
then, this god was not like the cute lit
tie cherub who Iresides over lovers des-
TIMES in the United States. He is an
immense, grotesqus-looking creature,
painted in gaudy colors, sitting on To-
tus plant, with wonderful expression
of countenance, half smile and half
frown. His wcrshipers who desire
that their love affairs may prosper
write their petitions to this god of
the heart on thin white tissue paper,
put it in the mouth and chew it until
1t becomes a pulp, and then throw it
with all their might at the grim old
god. If it sticks, they go away con-
tented, feeling that their love affairs
will surely prosper; if if falls to the
ground, it is as ill an omen as falling
upstairs. "Not this year," but next
year, he CT she may hope for better
luck. We saw many hundreds of blast
ed hopes lying on the floor at his feet.
but face and body were plastered all
over with the prayers of the more for
tunate.
In another temple the little black god
of pain, carved from ebony, sat on a
platform raised about II inches from
fho floor Ho Sc o1>o,,k %l,roo f<<A 1,:~.l,.
We stood for long time watching
the devotees as they prayed to him
for healing. At his feet was the ineyi-
table treasure chest into which few
copper coins were first cast, hands
clasped, bell rung, prayer offered, and
then the body of the image rubbed
just where one has pain or disease.
after which the same part of the body
of the suppliant is rubbed. This is
repeated by each person several times.
This god has stood there SO many years
and been rubbed by the fingers of SO
many thousands of sufferers, that his
nose and ears and generalf features have
been almost entirely rubbed off, until
he has no expression left, and his head
looks more like large nutmeg than
anything could think of. The place
where the eyes should be is rubbed
into deep cavity, for ophthalmic dis
eases are very prevalent in Japan and
China. One can reasonably doubt any
beneficial result when he sees scores
of blind or eyesore people come up
and rub their own diseased eyes and
again and again rub the eyes of the
image-ol, horrors!-Zion's Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Teeth sEpapier maehe are the latest n
dentistry. By peculiar process they arr
rendered better than any other material.
PAPER teeth may be fine, but we will venture
that most people prefer their own, and this
may best be accomplished by keeping the
stomach healthy with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. The condition of the stomach in:
yariably affects the teeth. The Bitters will
strengthen your stomach, cure dyspepsia
and biliousness.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Heather Gratitude.

An amateur philanthropist took charge Of
. Sunday school class of Cinnamon ON the
East side. The members were jealous to
learn, and the intelligent responses OF his
favorite pupil caused the teacher to glow
with pride. After some months this pupil
began walking part of the way home with the
teacher, and one Sunday afternoon, in a
burst Of confidence, he said, earnestly: Il
want to thank you for YOU kind to poor
heather. know English now pretty good.
got place to work as Interpreter gambling
house. l put you on good thing: Y.
Mail and Express
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

''Did | understand you to say that one d
your ancestors fought during the revolu
tion?" Eyes, my great at-great-grand
father fell at Bunker kopje. "-CleveIand
Plain Dealer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle Of GROVES TAsrELEss
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quininein
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
70 the East Via Southern Railway.

The Southern Railway offers quick and
convenient schedules from all Mississippi
points to the east Choice of three routes are
afforded, viz: via Birmingham and Atlanta,
via Birmingham, Chattanooga aud Ashe-
vile. Enough the scenic portion of North
Carolina, termed "The Land of the Sky"
and via Birmingham, Chattanooga, Bristol
and Lynchburg. Elegant sleeping car and
dining r service is afforded by any of these
routes
The passenger equipment in service on
the Southern Railway is kept up to the
highest standard of excellency and every.
thing is done for the comfort and conven.
fence of its patrons.
Call on, or write any agent of the Southern
Railway for timetable and descriptive ad-
vertising matter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

"Trigby. does your club play whist regu-
larly?" NO; the women talk regularly, and
we men pay whist when conversation flags"
Indianapolis journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

The man who cracks his fingers several
times while mailing down the carpet knows
what it is TO take pains with his work
Philadelphia Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03
Out at the Quc.lion.

Mrs. Flyabout--Oh, dear me! | suppose !
must give mp something during lent
Mr.. Flyabout-Why not give up talking so
much?
what! And have you get gay and world.
"? Well. hardly. Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

I have used Piss Cure for Consumption
both in my fanny and .practice.-Dr. G..
w. Patterson, Inkster, Mich, Nov. s, 1894.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

CURED them. II always
relieves painful periods
and no woman who suf-
fos8 should he without
this knowledge.
Nearly all the Ms Of
women result from, some
arrangement Of the
female 0syanlss,s. MRS.
Pknlklsas,s,s great s,,edI-
0Ino AnakoS won, On
healthy; Of this there Is
overwhelming proof.
Don't experiment. n
you suffer get this z,s0dy-
okno and get Mrs. Pink
hams free advice. Her
address Il Lynn, Mass.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle. Sold BY
all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

If a man has good memory he is able to
forget judiciousiy. Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. Csc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Mrs. Brown-"So you are widow q sec
ond time, Mrs. Middleroad?" Mrs. Middle.
road-"Yes, and it's too bad. have rot 80
used to the name Midaleroad that hate to
have to give it up for some other name. for
don't think there's another marriaeeable
Mlddleroad in this vicinity. lsn't it awful!'
Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

When q girl is out in company, she cuts I
weakened little old oyster in four pieces, in.
dlcating that her mouth is SO small she can't
swallow it otherwise. When she is at home
with her family she will swallow oysters az
Dlg a. soup plates with gracefulness and
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Great Social Forces.
We believe it will be found that, next to
electricity, fattery is the greatest force in
the world-Atchisor :, ODE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

McSwatters lat the end Of poker camel
How will you account for this so to your
wite. McSwitters-''I own an automobile
and III put this loss as gasoline syria
cuse Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

,Bourbon-"Our friend Lusner has the
chickenpox." Brandee-"Get out! Don't
Y to tell me that about man of his age. .
bourbon,"He's got it, all right. The doe
kor says he drank too many cocktails."-
Baltimore American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

The brilliant young preacher, ws.n he
makes his parochial calls, endeave-s to
cultivate an acquaintance with the de-
velopment of the younger minds, thus after
school teachers.
The other afternoon while he was waiting
in the drawing-room of beautiful Cas-
avenue residence for the delayed appear.
ance of Elsie's mamma he was entertained
by the little daughter herself. Taking her
church lessons that had been given to :
little maid of five.
"Can you tell me, Elsie, how many com.
mandments there are?"
Eyes, sir; seven or eight"
ooh, no, dear; there are ten"
eyes, l know, there used to be, but I
heard papa tell mamma yesterday that you
had broken two or three of them at least,
and that would leave only seven or eight,
you know."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Everyone thinks he works for man who
ID mighty unappreciative-- Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

How comes it a woman Of such proud
lineage j. married to man of humble birth?
Nv ell, understand they are not rich enough
to AFFORD an ancestry for both of them
Detroit Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

"NVhen is pun not pun?" Usually"
Harvard Lampoon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Fortune favors those who work as if they
expected to succeed without it.-Chicago
DAILY News
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Beware of Olntments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputabl,
physicians, as the damage they will do j:
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the. gem
nine. It is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney 4 Co. Testi-
monials free
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

McJiggeE That's funny thing" Thing.
ppm 81 i it! McJiggers-'Miss
and now that her husband is dead she ha,'
become = young w."-Philadelphis
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.
Write today to Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. II
cures chilb1ains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun.
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. CSC
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Mrs. Pilkins-"Why don't that horrid
man., Swil1er, across the street sober up:
he's 0eeh on spree week." Mr.. Pilkins-
.'Swiller is philosophers he sobers up he
knows he'll have headache" Ohio State
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

Wistful Willis-Lcpers is a low-caste
tramp, disgrace t de profession" Sorrow
Willis-'De las time saw him he said dat
ne wus scourin' de country" Syracuse Her.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-03

lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
ITEMS FROM DENVER.

]. G. Metcalf, general manager of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad,
has rendered his resignation to the
president of the company, to take eff
feet In July. He will accept a similar
position with the Denver & Rio
Grande, with headquarters at Denver.
Because of the increase in it's prop
erty holdings and business, the North
ern Coal Company has reorganized
under the name of the Northern Coal
and Coke Company. The new COM
pany is Incorporated with 100000
capital stock. The capitalization of
the old company was 100000.
Touching poorly insulated wire,
Guy s. Hooper was shocked to death
Thursday morning. He hung there
dead, fifty feet in the air, strapped to
the telegraph pole which he had been
painting. His paint brush fell to the
pavement and his body hung limp and
ltfeless across the wires, which burn
ed his clothing and roasted the flesh on
both arms. The lifeless form of the
young lineman hung from the wires for
fifteen minutes, when the fire depart
ment was called and lowered it by
ropes.
Thirty thousand gray squirrels will
soon be homeless as n result of the ac-
tfon Of the state land board. In thick
ly timbered tract near Devils Head
mountain, in Douglas county, these lit
tie animals have multiplied for years,
protected by public sentiment. With
In the confines of the squirrel wood the
crack Of rifle or the sound Of an az
Is never heard. AT least 10000 squirrels
1t Is estimated inhabit a tract sixty
acres in extent. Within few months,
however, the forest and the squirrels
will have disappeared, as the timber
was sold by the state for $3.50.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
gave way, sending a wall of water ten

gave way, sending a wall of water ten
feet high down on the town, which
broke over the levee, sweeping down
the three main streets, washing sand,
gravel and debris into lower Taos
street, almost filling it, and submerg-
ing the greater portion of the City
Park. 1t will be impossible to contine
the creek to its channel until the high
water subsidies. The chief trouble like
ly to occur is the loss of the water sup
ply to the city. as 1t was taken from
the reservoir above Devils Gate dam.
The damage to the electric light plant
Is considerable, at least 200 feet of its
pipe line having been torn loose, twist.
ed and destroyed, so that it will be un-
able to furnish power to the mines,
though the city will get Il limited sup
ply for light purposes. The damage to
the electric light and power plant Is
estimated at 5000.
A dispatch from Victor to the Repub.
hcan says: One man Is dead, Michael
Shields, and another, Bert Knobles, is
In Jail as the result of an attempted
robbery in the Victor yards of the Flor
ence & Cripple Creek railway a little
after II O'Clock Monday night Three
cars of high-grade ore, averaging in
the neighborhood of $1,000 per ton.
left the Last Dollar mine on Bull hill
Monday, enroute to the Eilers' smelter
at Pueblo. In Victor the cars were
placed on the siding about 100 yards
east Of the depot and near the Strong
mine to await the through freight. The
departure of this consignment was not
made public but the secret was not SO
closely kept as it might have been and
several people besides the miners and
railroad men were cognizant Of 1t. Ac-
cording to their usual custom the mine
officials had employed guards to accom-
pany the mineral to it's destination, and
while the cars were lying quietly in
the dark yards, three men armed with
rifles were concealed in cabin. About
o'clock the guards saw four forms
creep to the door of one Of the loaded
box cars. A sharp sound informed the
watchers that the seal had been broken
and moment later they heard the
door pushed back and the shuff1ing Of
the mems bodies as they climbed in
side. Very quietly three sacks contain.
ing eighty pounds each We're thrown
out upon the cinders beside the track.
The ore thieves left the car and We're
shouldering their plunder when the
guards emerged from their concealment
and commanded them to halt. Both
robbers dropped their burdens and ran
eastward along the track. A second
order to stop being disregarded. the
guards fired three shots. One of the
fugitives surrendered, the other was
killed. and two escaped. The captured
man is well known as Il miner. His
name is Bert Knobles. He was taken
70 the county Jail at Cripple Greek.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Low Rates on Union Pacific.

One fare plus 81 for round trip to CAi-
cago, ST. Louis. St. Paul, Minneapolip.
Duluth. Omaha. Kansas City. Memphis
and intermediate points. Dates Of sale,
June 1lth, 18th. 23d July 18th. Goth. and
August 4th. Final limit October 31st
See your local agent or address Geo Ady.
General Agent, Denver.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Revolution in wat.rsrravsl.

Experiments have proven that vesr
sells, fitted with propellers which imi-
tate the fish's fin, develop remarkable
power. 1t will cause revolution in
water travel. Men gradually learn
that natures ways are best. One cause
Of the remarkable success Of Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters Is the fact that
It is sure cure for constipation, indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and biliousness.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Gold Medal Prize Treatise. 10 Ct-
The Science of Life, or Self Preservation,
B65 pages, with engfavings, 25 cts., papef
cover; cloth, full gilt, 81, by mail. book
for every man, young, middle aged or pA-
million copies sold Address The Pea
body Medical Institute, No. 4 Bulfnch st.,
Boston, Mass, the oldest and best institute
in America. Prospectus Wade Mecum fsss.
Six cts. for postage. Write to-day tor
these books They are the keys to health,
vigor, success and happiness.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Are You Using Aliens Foet-EassS
1t is the only cure for swollen
5marting, Burning, Sweating yest,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Auens
Foot-Ease, q powder to bs shaken into
the Shoes At all Druggists and shoe
Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. \.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15
Juvenile Foresight.

Sammy, where did you get that
Ice"
9TH iceman gimme it."
"Isn't 1t too cool day for you to be
eating ice?'
"P'raps; but mebbe he'll come along
some hot day an won't gimme any.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

What is a phenomenon. Clara? "a
phenomenon is a man who can caEry an
umbrella over q woman without pokin4
her eyes out or pulling her hat on.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Customer-Is that genuine colonial
candlestck? Dealer-Wel it's q gepu-
Inc reproduction of real imitation Of
colonial candlestick.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

Ives. sir; put in months OF hard work
forming that girls mind "Well?'
''Then she said she wouldn't have me-"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-15

II don't see what you like about this
fat Clara" well, Clarence, 1t II the
only one we've looked ut that fits our
Navajo rug"