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The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
Small Blaze.

The fire department was called at
HAS O'Clock this morning, by an alarm
from box 121 to the two story frame
house at 32S Ash street occupied by a.
3. Ackley. SCOT from the chimney
burned a hole in the shingles. Damage
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

St. Louis will be able to exhibit at her
Worlds fair samples of Chicago river
water without extra expenses. AS three
years time yet remains, the samples
probably win make the trip in due sea-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Bret Harte's line, ''Is the Caucasian
played out?" is recalled by the an
nouncement that a French military
farce has been defeated by Chinese,
with loss of thirty killed.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

When st. Louis and other Mississippi
valley cities see big ocean steamers
passing by their doors. they will feel
ashamed of the fuss they made about
Chicago's DRAINAGE ditch.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
Premium Stamps, 2 for /.

That's the way we will do business
for a few days yet; 20 Blue Stamps for
every 81 90 worth of Coal you buy of us.
Cor. 1st and Kansas Ave Tel. $50.
DAVIES & NICHOLSON.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
Early to Bed.

Early to rise and a Beggs' Little Giant
Pin win make you healthy, wealthy and
wise. Safe, Pleasant and Effective. R. w.
SQuires, pharmacist, 1872 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

a Boston paper has been asking who
IS the greatest man of the century!
Well, there is Comptroller Of the
Currency James Eckles.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

If Governor Jones Of Arkansas shall
succeed in eIecting himself to the Unit
ed States senate, the roll call viii then
read Jones. 1; Jones, 2.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The average woman's idea of showing
a man that she is neat is to dust off the
seat she is going to sit down on with
her handkerchief
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware Of
counterfeit and worthless salve offered
for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitt's s
is the only original. An infalhble cure for
piles and all skin diseases At all drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

It might be much cheaper to pay
Denmark her price for her islands and
take them than to wait and possibly
fight for them later.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The Democratic papers are noting
that Senator Hanna appears to be in a
disastrously robust state Of health.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The Milwaukee high school is about
to establish a luncheon room for stu
dents. to be conducted on the co-opera-
tive DIan
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
RAcHELoR BUTTONS.

[From the New York Press.1
An optimist is a pessimist who has
never had the dyspepsia
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

A man is seldom rich enough to af-
ford luxuries before his stomach gets
too worn out to digest them.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The women have so much leisure time
cake maker.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Some girls never turn their hand at
work unless it is to decorate for q we'd
ding.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

In only one particular are all women,
the world over, alike: they all like
chocolates.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Never put Off till tomorrow what
you can print today" the old man said
to a new reporter today.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

There are times when. if a man
doesn't lie to his wife, she won't believe
he is telling her the truth.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

After the next census look out for
grand rush on the part Of the big towns
to SCOOP in more territory.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Men who have committed no crimes,
sometimes lie awake nights and can't
sleep, but the women don't believe it.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The proper place to keep money is in
sugar bowl, but if you want to be
absolutely secure, keep your money in
your stocking, and wear the stocking.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Probably after Joseph was sold by
his brethren they got up the wild beast
story because they were ashamed to
tell their wives how cheap they let him
go.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

More lies are told in parlors than in
down town offices.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Never argue with a barber.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06
POINTED PARAGRApHs.

[From the Chicago News.1
The charity that begins at home very
often ends there.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

If you give a few stockings to the
right.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

An Atchison woman, who bathes in
a washbowl by the kitchen fire, rises
above her surroundings by wearing
new bath robe to the kitchen to do it.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

If the girl is pretty and there is no
mistletoe handy-go right ahead any
way.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

The woman that makes the family all
eat out of the same butter plate is al
ways the maddest when the children
look funny at the finger bowls when
they have company.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Call and get a cup of Princess Coffee
free.
KALES GROCERY,
612 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

One plum pudding on the table is
worth two in the stomach
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

Women like to compare themselves to
fawns at bay, surrounded by a. pack of
hounds Still, natural history fails to
relate that fawns ever get out, and
chase the hounds.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

A box of cheap cigars, with the love
of a good wife, is far better than any
present the old bachelor gets.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

It's the spirit rather than the price
tag that makes the gift valuable.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

1t is given as a reason why none of
the girls in a certain Atchison family
are married that their mother tried to
save the soul of every young man who
called upon them. No young man want
ed his soul saved bad enough to call
second time.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

When dignity is not natural to some
men, they acquire it by growing side
Whiskers
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

If you have a wealthy maiden aunt
don't fail to send her a hand-painted
card decorated with a bunch of forget
me-uots.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-06

A girl is grateful for a Christmas
gift in a more graceful way than a
boy, but she is also the one who knows
to D penny what the gift costs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Obituary.

Died, at her home near Ansel,
Bossier parish, La, Mrs. Ida
Cason, wife of E. E. Cason.
Ida was kind to all; as q COM
panion she was dutiful to her
parents and obedient, affectionate
loving, self-sacrifcing and kind
to her many friends.
Ida is gonel nevermore on
this earth will we see her bright
face. O, how sad the lonely home
must be, as she was every faith
full to her home and children.
Ida was a dear friend of mine,
and that is a tie that is never
broken without sorrow. 0, how
sad death is! It plucks our sweet
est flowers from the beautiful boz
quet of life; but God knows best;
he always plucks his flowers in
due season. May God help the
bereaved husband and motherless
children. Weep not! it is hard
to give her up, who was SO dear
to us, but knowing as we do that
her trials on earth are at an end,
we should submit to the will of
Him who doeth all things for the
best.
Weep not for her, and do not fear;
She is not dead, but sleeping near.
MATTE A. MATLoCK.
Bienville parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Judgment.

No. 43O5. In District Court, Second
Judicial District, Bossier parish, La.
Tn this case, by reason Of the law and
i evidence being in favor Of plaintiff
and against defendant, it is ordered,
adiudged and decreed, that there be
Judgment in favor of Annie E. Middleton
against defendant, H. P. Middleton, dis
solving the community of acquets and
gains heretofore existing between them;
a separation of property be and is hereby
decreed, and the said Mrs. Annie E.
Middleton is entitled to the free admin
istration of her estate, and the enjoy
ment of all her future earnings and ac-
QUESTIONS, with the right to acquire and
hold property for her own exclusive
right and benefit.
This done, read and signed in open
Court, this April II, 1900.
j. L. WATKINS,
District Judge.
Judgment filed April ii, 1900.
r. B. HILL, Deputy Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Sherif's Sale.


Henry Florsheim vs.. Martin Lumber Co.
No. 1918. In Second District Court,
Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of seizure and sale
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell, at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, June 2, 1900,
the following described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter, and southwest
quarter of northwest quarter of section
Sc, township @ North, range 10 West;
containing 200 acres, more or less.
The above described property seized
as the property Of the defendants, the
Martin Lumber Company.
Terms Of Sale Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum Of $50, with 8 per cent per an
mum interest thereon from the 18th day
of April, 1894, and all costs of suit, in
cluding 5 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, April 26, 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Notice Of the Introduction of an

Notice Of the Introduction of an
Act in the next General Assembly pro-
viding for the removal Of the Parish
Site from Benton to Bossier City, La.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance to
IN Article SO Of the Constitution Of
1893 of the State Of Louisiana, that it is
the intention to apply to the next Cen
eral Assembly of this State, which con-
venes at Baton Rouge, La, on the f4th
day of May, 1900, for the passage OF a
special law authorizing the removal of
the Parish Site from Benton, in the
Parish of Bossier, State of Louisina, to
Bossier City, Of said Parish and State,
which act shall provide for the ordering
of an election by the Police Jury of said
parish, for the purpose of obtaining an
expression of the qualified voters of the
said parish as to the adoption or rejection
of the said Act, pursuant to Article 278
of the State Constitution; to provide
also for the form Of the ballot to be used
at said election. Also, for the appoint
ment of commissioners and managers to
hold the said election, and for making
returns of the same and the promulga-
ton thereof, for the cost of holding said
election, and such other provisions as
may be necessary under the Constitution
and laws of the State.
This, the I'd day of May, A. D., 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

The officers selected by our
double-dealing, sanctimonious
President to give Cuba lessons in
fne honest government began
looting from the first. They fol-
lowed in the steps of Spain with
out interruption. With lofty pro-
sessions upon their lips they
plunged shoulder deep into the
Cuban treasury and took the
money collected from the poverty
stricken people of that island
It was not only a crime against a
helpless people, but it was q crime
against the United States, for it
smirched our proud professions of
humanity and honesty in the eyes
OF all the world.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Bible Brilliants.

Follow thou me.-John xxi, 81.
Could We not watch with me one
hour?-Matthew XVI, 40.
And we know that his testimony
is true.-John xxi, "a.
If thou believest with all thy
heart, thou mayest.-Acts 8, 81.
And when he saw their faith, he
said unto him, Man, thy sins are
forgiven thee.-Luke v, 20.
Consider what say; and the
Lord give the understanding in
all things.-II. Timothy ii, Z.
I will smite the shepherd, and
the sheep of the flock shall be
scattered abroad. Matthew 26, 81.
They shall be my people, and l
will be their God, in truth and in
righteousness. -Zechariah viii, 8.
He delivereth and rescueth, and
worketh signs and wonders in
heaven and in earth. -Daniel vi 81.
Go We, get you straw where We
can find it: yet not ought of your
work shall be diminished.-Exo
dus v, II.
Vengeance belongeth unto me,
| will recompense, saith the Lord.
And again, the Lord shall Judge
his people.-Hebrews <, 80.
For even the son of man came
not to be ministered unto, but to
minister, and give his life a ran
som for many.-Mark K, As.
For we are glad, when we are
weak, and We are strong: and
this also we wish, even your per-
tecton.-II. Chronicles xiii, 8.
Cast not away therefore your
confidence, which hath great
recompence of reward. For We
have need of patience, that, after
We have done the will of God, We
might receive the faith.-Hebrews
Z, 35-6.
All scripture is given by inspi-
ration OF God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for cor
rection, for instruction in right
eousness: That the man of God
may be perfect, throughly furn-
ished unto all good works.-u.
Timothy III, 1911.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Succession Sale.

Succession of Shadrack Johnson, decd.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of an order of sale to me di-
ID rected from the Honorable District
Court in and for the Parish of Bossier,
Louisiana, will, on Tuesday, June 10,
1900, at the Court House, in the town
of Benton, La, within the legal hours
for sale, proceed to sell, at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
An undivided one-fourth interest in
and to the north half of south half and
the southwest quarter of the northwest
quarter of section n, township 10 North,
Of range 10 West, the quarter containing
so acres, more or less.
Also, 2 mules, horse, two-horse
wagon, household and kitchen furniture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraise-
ment or two thirds thereof be bid, else
on credit of twelve months, according
to law. A. r. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Auctioneer.
Benton, La, May II, 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

Congressman Ransdell has in
troduced bill appropriating ST.
O00, 600 for the improvement of
the Ouachita and Black Rivers by
the construction of locks and
dams. The House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors will give a
hearing to q delegation from Mon
roe, La, and Camden, Ark, on
the improvement of these rivers,
on June 9th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

The Republicans who ruled and
robbed the South during the dark
days Of reconstruction are hung
ering for new fields to plumber,
and are ''casting their wistful
eyes" on our new possessions, -
which they propose to possess
absolutely for the purpose of spo-
liation. The chief of the free
hooters is Dole, Of Maine, who is
now despoiling Hawaii. Some
Moughtless editors sometimes re-
fer to this official cut-purse as
President Dolel'-a dole-ful
Misrepresentation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Stray Sale.

E,strayed before me, J. p. Gleason,
II Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, Bos-
Ter parish, La, on May 1, 1900, by NJ. A.
Conatse, and will be sold at Rocky
Mount, La, within the legal hours for
sales, on Saturday, May 81, 1900, one
Red Cow and Calf. Cow has little
white in face; bunch Of tail white. Calf,
red. Cow about four years old; no brand
or mark. Appraised at $12 50.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges, or
the same will be sold according to law.
J. p. GLEASON, Justice Peace.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

Il the Legislature now in ses-
sion undertakes to give heed to
all the numerous suggestions
made to it, it will be the busiest
body ever assembled. Louisiana
is not suffering from q paucity of
laws regulating her affairs. There
are some needed revisions along
some fundamental lines that will
engage the attention of that body,
but there is no demand, that we
can SEQ, for any constructive
craftsmanship. The member who
introduces the most bills is not the
greatest benefactor to his State.
True wisdom more often consists
il refraining from introducing a
bill or in killing q bill already in
troduced. Louisiana already has
laws enough. She needs the en-
forcement Of those already en-
acted.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Real Estate Agent.

Turing my twelve years experience in
IL the real estate business / have
made great many sales. My facilities
for selling properly at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. have
correspondents in the North and West
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. prefer to han
die large tracts of timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me w. G.. PERRIN.
118 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Stray Sale.

Estrayed before J. c. Bell, Justice of
II Peace, ward /, by G. p. Bishop,
and will be sold at Magenta, Louisiana,
within the legal hours for sales, on Sat-
urday, the 18th day Of June, 1900, one
black mare, about Is hands high; right
forefoot and left hindfoot white; blaze
in face extending from above the eyes to
the top of the nose; without mark or
brand; about three years old; unbroken.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove properly and pay charges,
or the same will be sold according to law.
III. T. CAHILL. Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

G. E. Alcott, after being in the
cattle raising business for a quar-
ter of q century, has decided that
Alabama is the best place for
ranches within his knowledge
He was originally from Missouri.
Has tried California and the west
and drifted to Alabama by a force
Of circumstance. He will secure
stock in Texas and ship to Ala
bama ranches.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
State News.

The parish jail at Monroe was
untenanted last week.
Bastrop will erect new High
School building costing S5325.
A new postoffice has been es-
tablished at Bruce, in Richland
parish.
Fire at Jonesville on the 22nd
destroyed a store and contents
worth $500.
The Louisiana Grand Council
of Red Men will meet in Lake
Charles July 4.
The contract to build a new rice
mill at Morse station, at a cost of
S5228, has been let.
The Monroe High School facul-
ty, consisting of fourteen teach
ers, will be selected June 5.
Nineteen miles of the extension
of Beardsley's railroad south from
Bienville have been cleared and
grading commenced.
Thomas A. Womack, of Wau-
chae, has been granted a patent
for pillow point and R. R. Pace,
of Lisbon, for a cotton press.
A summer Normal school will
open next Monday at Mansfield
and run thirty days under Prof.
Aswell and a corp of teachers.
The House Committee on Com
merce has reported favorably on
the bill authorizing the construc-
ton of a traffic bridge over Red
River at Alexandria.
The budget promulgated by the
Police Jury of Calcasieu parish
appropriates s85, 200 for current
expenses for the coming year,
S25, 600 of which is for the public
schools.
The contract has been awarded
for the erection of q commodious
building for the Genevieve Or
phanage in Shreveport. The
building will accommodate 10(
children with their attendants
IN contains atpresent Is children
The Catholic church at Alexan.
dria was crowded last Thursday
Ascension Day. Bishop Durie1
took his text from Job, "The Life
of Man on Earth is a Warfare
After the sermon a class of 10.
was confirmed, 90 whites and 1:
colored. This is the largest clas
ever confirmed in Alexandria.
The Southern Pacific Railroad
now has the deepest well at LAX
Charles in Southern Louisiana
and all the water it can use. TIL
well is $50 feet deep, and has
steady flow of naOre than 100 o,al
Ions a minute. Both river an,
cistern water are rapidly goinl
out of style in Lake Charles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

Referring to ex-Gov. Fosters
election to the United States Sen
ate the Baltimore Sun says: s'He
is q man of fine ability and will
doubtless make his mark in the
Senate"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
Homestead Entry No. 1929.

Homestead Entry No. 7429.
Department of the Interior, i
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
April q, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make Communication final
proof in support Of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court at Benton, La, on
June 8, 1900, viz: Homestead Entry No.
7429-Thomas G. Roberts-for the north
half of southwest quarter of section 81,
township 81 North, range ii West, Lou
isiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation osSr ans ct said oans land VIZ Rro. J.
Alden Bridge P. O., La, andJ. L. Oliver,
Of Ivan p. O., La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
April 26, 1900. june7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
News Notes.

Colera in India continues to
spread.
A negro murderer was lynched
at Pueblo, Colorado.
Rain makes the outlook for good
crops in Illinois promising.
Three men died near Galesburg,
ILL.,, from drinking lemon extract.
Several cases of the bubonic
plague have occurred at Rio ia
metro.
Northern Methodist General
Conference at Chicago abolished
time limit sn pastorates.
It is estimated that foreign i'm
migration to this country is at the
rate of 100000 a year.
Fire destroyed 100000 worth
of property at Little Rock, Ark,
Wednesday night of last week.
An Iowa man after journeying
through many States and Terri
4ories found his son in the Kansas
City pesthouse.
One thousand men have been
thrown out of employment by the
closing down of the Illinois Steel
Mills at Joliet, Ill.
Ten miles west Of Covington,
Tenn, sawmill boiler exploded
last Thursday killing five men and
completely wrecking the plant.
Two persons were drowned last
Thursday at CORTLAND, Alabama,
while attempting to drive across
Big Nance creek, which was out
of it's banks.
Four children were burned to
death in Davidson county, Tenn.
While their parents were out of
the house it accidently caught fire
and was destroyed.
Twenty-Five miners, ten white
men and twelve negroes, lost their
lives in an explosion at Cumnock
coal mines, Chatham county, N,
c., on the 22d inst.
Southern Presbyterian General
assembly voted to meet next year
in Hot Springs. Cumberland
Presbyterian decided to meet nex1
year at West Point, Miss.
The body of a ''floater" founG
in the Ohio river at Louisville has
been identified as thatof ex Mayor
E. A. Clark, of Jackson, Tenn
He staked all on the races, los
and committed suicide.
| South American cattle are as
sured for the Information Live
Stock Show in Chicago next De-
cember. This will be the frs
opportunity for comparison o
the breeds of the two countries.
/. Fire destroyed twenty-sevel
houses at Forest, Miss, Tuesda.
morning of last week, which in
cludes every store in town, TIN
depot and hotel. The loss i
$50, 900, with about -fourtl
covered by insurance.
Mrs. Annie Chishom Gilmor'
committed suicide in Philadelphi,
by cutting her throat. Her hus
band had just finished shaving
himself when his wife picked VI
the razor and severed the jugula
vein, dying in her husbands arms
0hitnarv.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31

What the fully developed yam
kee Republican carpet-bagger
does not know about stealing is
not worth knowing. He can give
the shrewdest Spanish official two
to one, and then outsteal him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1900-05-31
A Reform.

Mankind could save one-half its wasted
labor
Would each but heal himself and spare
his neighbor.
National Magazine.