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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15
The FilibuSters of Venezuela.
Or the Trials Of Spanish Girl.
b SEWARD HOPKINS
81 SEWARD w. HOPKINS
Copyrighted 1900 ~ Robert Bonner's sons.

thing in this request of his to have the
execution of Salvarez delayed till mid
night that makes me doubt him. The
change from daylight to darkness was
significant. With this suspicion in my
mind, took the trouble to learn whom
he lad chosen to form the firing squad.
They are, to man. picked friends of
his. There is some treachsry afoot,
you may be sure. Could it be possible
that he has promised to let Salvarez
escape, to gain the girls lover"
1T could be done If Francisco wished
to do it."
@But he must not be allowed to do it.
IT must be your work to take dozen
Of your men-men who are not friend
ly to Francisco-and watch, without
being watched. That is. secrete your
selves some time before midnight
where you can see the execution. Give
Francisco plenty of time to prove his
treachery. If he allows Salvarez to es-
cape. see that the rebel general is at
once killed and arrest Francisco and
bring him before the king"
'That is easily done.''
t'Then do it,
81 will"
"And keep your own counsel. Do
not allow Francisco to know that we
suspect him."
'.You may trust me-" said the cap
tain, as he went out.
While all this had been going on,
two forms were crouching close to the
sliding panel that separated them from
the council room, and every word ut
tered by Gomez and his associates had
been heard by Medworth and Tenn
pest.
When the captain had gone, one of
the crouching figures made sign and
crept noiselessly away. The other fol-
lowed him. In moment they ha de-
scended the stone stairs to the caverns
under the castle.
WELL" said Tempest, 'the thing
gets hotter and hotter. Bue we have
something to d."
what is it,"
ssSalvarez must be saved"
''Salvarez! He ought to be, but
how?"
Il do not know yet We know what
room he is in. In some way he must
be told of this scheme Of Gomez's.
Come what may, Salvarez must be
saved!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

ALI. UP-TO-DATE HOUsEKEEPERA
use Russ Bleaching Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet rs when new. All grOcerA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

Attorney (for the defense) Now,
what time was it when You were at.
tackled? Complainant don't know:
ask your client-he took my watch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

Ask your grocer for DEFIANC1
STARCH, the only 16 OF. package rof
10 cents. All othe, 10-cent sfarcn
contains only IL Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
SOME SHORT STORIES F0R THE
VETERANS.

Estimatss OF the Navy for the Fiscal
Year Ending Jnae so, 1903. Show
the Need OF sss.sl0.8sA--Navy's I'm
creased Cost.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

An excellent law prevails in Nor
way to aid the people in securing
land. The government provides q
sum of 100000, which is lent to In
dustrious farmers to enable them to
buy farms.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

A fast life does not always make
Glow death.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

We often feel repentant when we
are caught.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

No mans destiny cam be Judged I'M
til destiny has ended him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-15

Some poetry, like some girls, =
pretty but meaningless.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
The W. q. M. Society.
BENTON, JUNE 7, 1901.

BENTON, JUNE !, 1901.
The Woman's Missionary Society,
which meets every Friday afternoon,
continues to promote the good cause for
which It was organized. Every member
isecoming more and more enthused in
lie work for the Master.
This afternoon the routine OF business,
reading and prayer, were conducted as
usual.
Il was agreed upon that contribution
nom the general fund of the Society be
ssnt at once to the destitute and starving
Chinese in the Shansi and Shensi Dis
tets, besides private contributions from
members.
We trust that the efforts to save the
hveso these poor, benighted peopled,
nay lead to the saving OF many souls.
SUE G. STEELE,
Recording Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one OF its deseryedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
OF any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
IN the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
OF February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
clple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than Or
binary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
A Money-Saving Side Talk.

DEAR READER: Some advertisements
are tlresome to you, others are not: some
OF them are money-savers, others are
not. You never grow tired OF reading
those advertisements that save your
dollars. Read mine! Here it is:
l wish to again inform YOU. through
this source, that have one of the choic-
est, prettiest and most complete stocks
OF goods in this city. Some of my spec
ialties are:
Women's Ready-to- Wear Garments
Tailored Suits,
Skirts, Jackets, Coats, etc.
Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs, -
Toilet Articles,
Fancy Neckwear,
Dress Trimmings,
Petticoats, Dressing Sacoues.
Night Gowns, Corsets,
Laces and Embroideries,
Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling,
Quilts, Blankets and Comforts.
Stockings,
Underwear,
Belts, Notions, etc.;
Carpets, Rugs and Draperies.
Are you furnishing home or do you
WISH to brighten up your house with a
new Carpet or Rug or Hangings of some
Kind. Let me help you; can save you
money. While the last mentioned is one
OF Of my principal lines and receives the
most watchful attention, bear in mind
that mine is an immense stock, and that
| can save Tor you in numerous other
lines and in many ways.
Make my store your home!
Yours to please,
BEN HOLMAN,
222 Texas street. Shrayenort T "a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
Jtt ypssier 8an''er'
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
..rpsnAY. 80: JUNE Is, 1901.
pretty Church Wedding.

rse social event OF this week was the
~ :.re Of Mr.. Aston DuPre Calhoun
Miss Sadie Johnston, daughter OF
pvi. !. E. Johnston at the Methodist ME-. !4
NM Wednesday morning, 18th lnst.'
.pl nsr. Mr., Spearing, Of Shreveport,
o6ciating.
me Church seemed converted into a
..rofereen, and presented a luxuriant
..,o;cal scene. The flowers were most
n 4 white, blending with the green
800 and foliage with soft and refresh
! :. effect The bridal party marched to
=. - .ltar to the soft tones of the We'd
y March, excellently executed by Miss
III. Ogden. The pretty procession was
IA BY dainty little Misses Martha john
s, and Matte Belle Scanland as flower
s..rers. followed by the ushers, Messrs.
Johnston, Hill and Dibble, the BRIDE
:. nom and his attendant, Mr.. McCutchen,
J. Maid Of Honor, Miss Annie john
=, Then she bride, leaning on the
- ~ her father. At the altar a large
horse shoe, composed of white jasmine,
:. suspended, under which the bride
nd bridegroom stood as the nuptial rites
vss performed.
The bride never looked lovelier than
i her rich gown of white organdie,
.,ahorately trimmed with ribbon and
laee A soft, billowy veil of illusion,
ea,oht in the hair by a spray Of orange
bossoms, completely enveloped this
lovely toilette.
Shortly after the ceremony, the happy
couple LEI. for Cross Keys, in Caddo
parish, where they will make their future
home. The Banner watts its hearty
greeting of good wishes to them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
Dentistry

At reasonable prices, at DR.. Nor
woods, over the New York Dry Goods
Company, Shreveport. Painless extract
ing 5Oc; plates, crown and bridge work,
hilings, etc., at corresponding prices.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
Bassier Levee Board Proceedings.

BossIER CrTT, La, JUNE 6, 1901.
The Board of Commissioners Of Bos-
sier Leyee District met this day, in Office
Of W. B. Mccormick, pursuant to ad-
plrnment. Roll called. Present: J.
". Jeter, President; G. A. F. Poole, A.
]. Moss, Aleck Caplis, w. T. Colquitt
and ". D. Mercer, Jr. Absent: T. w.
VI. Stinson.
A quorum being present, the Board
proceeded to business. Secretary Braden
announced that he had received several
bids on the Bossier Levee Districtlands,
recently advertised for sale in the Bos-
sier Banner.
President Jeter then announced that
several writs OF injunction and suits had
been served on him as President of
Beard, and on motion, the Secretary was
requested to read the same, viz:
Writs of Injunction.
R B. and A. B. Childers versus Bossier
Levee Board.
Z. B. Childers' Estate VS.. Bossier Levee
Board.
Adolph LATTER VS.. Bossier Levee Board.
Ans. Mamie Hall VS.. I" /" {"
John +. Scopini estate VS.. Bossier Levee
Viz, Suits Filed.
4 p Gaplis vs.: Bossier Levee Beard.
J.T.MeDade ct al" i" i" &c
Sd. Smith i" L" I"
N. h. Scanland 4" i" "
On motion, By virtue of the writs of
injunction and suits herein filed, it was
nesoiFed, That no further steps be taken
the sale OF the unsurved land of the
6ossler Levee District at this meeting,
ana attorney A. J. Murff was authorized
md instructed to defend said SUITS
Secretary Braden was instructed to keep
q the sealed bids which he has received,
may receive, in secrecy, until called
I or oy the Board of Bossier Levee Dis
mct Commissioners.
Mr. A. j. Moss then stated that the
0ossier Levee Board owned some sur
yeyed land, and he was of the opinion
maj Mr. NJ. L. Bishop had made bid on
scme portion of same.
IN motion, Secretary was requested to
Haa Mr.. M. L. Bishops bid.
IN motion, duly carried, Mr.. NJ. L.
4ns pio oh 10 dcTeS OF surveyed
Snd, at 50 16per acre, situated in section
= @ township =, range -, was accept
g ana President and Secretary author
i1eu % make titles to same.
un motion, duly carried, Mr.. A. ].
LVss, Did OF SIS for lot No. 6 (surveyed
auo) OF the fractional southwest quarter
southwest quarter of section IL, town
suip 70, range II, containing q acres,
sas accepted, and President and Secre-
~ authorized to make title to same.
un motion, duly carried, Secretary
~ u,aeen was instructed to write Mr.. G.
s !. mckinney, at Haughton P. O., La,
su request him to come forward on OF
nnolole the 10th day of June, and paw
:. ssioent Jeter for all timber taken oil
y III and in section IS. Gland this day
by @ M. L. Bishop.) Mr.. C. w. Me-
nTMney is requested to meet President
yeter at his home, near VAUDEVILLE P.O.
-, Ga or before June 20, 1901, and pax
~ TIMBER above named, under penalty
y prosecution for failure to do SO.
Un motion, duly seconded, the Board
apnrned to meet again on first Thurs.
say N July, i90i-date OF regular meet.
j. w. JETER, President.
z y, BRADEN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-06-13
Notice
NOtIcc
To Mortgage Creditors of Bossier Parish
Property.

Property.
Tn conformity with Section 81, Act s.,
i of 1888, notice is hereby given to all
parties holding mortgages upon real es-
tate in Bossier Parish, on which taxes
for the year 1900 have not been paid,
/ will begin the sale of same at the Court
House door on Saturday, July 6, 1901,
and that number of pieces OF property
SO delinquent are now being advertised
in this newspaper in conformity with
the law preparatory to such sale. The
attention of the mortgage creditors is
especially called to these advertisements
OF tax sales, and they are warned to take
such steps prior to the sale as may be
necessary to protect their rights.
A. r. THOMPSON,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, May 20, 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17


junction with the Hon. Thos. 3. Reed
as editor-in-chief. and furnishes the cream
OF the best speeches of modern times.
Without some such careful collection
as this the brilliant repartce and striking
ideas OF great rators would have been
almost inevitably doomed to be lost in
the mass OF contemporary literature and
orations. This collection, however, has
saved for Us these speeches in their oriGi-
nal entirety, and has not left future ages
TO be deprived of what was really said
by some bygone statesman; as, for eN-
ample, in the celebrated speech of Rich
ard Brinsley Sheridan, at the trial Of
Warren Hastings, which lis to-day but
q very small part of what he really SAID.
This library puts Il within the oppor-
t,lnity of every one to familarize himself
with the best that has been said by those
best qualified to speak on the most in
tcrcsting subjects. and we are glad 20
have The opportunity Of commencing TINS
high example, both of the editors judg-
:nent ana the book-lnaller's skill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
DIGGING FOR Oil.
Options Secured on Large Tracts OF Land
4 ~ Near Salem
Especial Dispatch to The Times J

Especial Dispatch to The Times1
SALEM, VA. November 15.-The work
of prospecting for oil in Mason's Cove,
about five miles northeast or Stem,
goes steadily on. Those who believe
that oil and gas exist in paving guam
titles in this section are backing their
belief by securing options on large tracts
OF land, and are confident of success in
the undertaking
Agents representing Philadelphia and
Roanoke capital have purchased and leas-
ed ESQ acres of land in that vicinity.
Oil has been known to exist In this sec
ton for many years. and about ten years
ago syndicate was organized for tho
purpose of developing the lands. but
after several attempts, the work was
abandoned because. of the eXorbitant price
asked by the owners OF the land. Howev-
eT, the work is now on i'll earnest ana
those interested are confident of success.
Professor O. l.. Stearnes of this place.
has announced himself a candidate to
succeed DR.. Robert Frazer, who recently
resigned the presidency of the State F'e-
male Normal School. at Farmvile Pro
fessor StearneS has been q member OF
the Board of Trustees for several years
and is we'll acquainted with the work OF
the Institution and will receive the hearty
endorsement of the people OF this sec
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
WILL AMERICA CAPTURE THE COTTON
TRADE?

We have for some time been giving our
condolences to the British cotton manu-
facturers as if they had been run out OF
business, but it appears that the mat
ter is by no means definitely settled as
to who shall control the cotton market
Of the world and there is still something
to be SAID on the British side
The English papers are quoting with
satisfaction d paper read at the North
east Cotton Manufacturers Association
Of America, which paper dealt with the
comparative field of American and Brit
ish competition. Among other things the
paper pointed out that the British goods
at present have decided advantage over
the American fabrics in all the foreign
markets, except China and Mexico, be-
cause The British understood how to size
their fabrics more economically than we
DO. Tho staple Southern goods, which
are chiefly grays and brown represent a
maximum of raw material and a mini
raGm OF labor. and in the opinion of the
-ritcr of tho above paper, they could be
manufactured at q higher degree OF re-
Enumeration under present Industrial con-
ditions IL the South than in any other
manufacturing country in the world But
the paper went on to say that this extra
ordinary development which we have
been witnessing in our cotton industries
must inevitably bring periodic conditions
of business suffering as a result Of over
production and trade stagnation unless
we took some active measures to increase
our market. ''The cotton trade OF The
world is as yet untouched by us, while
we keep on building new mills and en-
Iarging ones at a great rate. and mean
while we are doing practically nothing at
all to enlarge our markets for the goods
made by these additions to our indus
try
Commercial Intelligence makes no COM
,ncnt on this American view of the cotton
situation. but it is obvious to any che
who Is interested In the export trade of
our country. that It Is but a short step
from pointing out the imperative need
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
YOU ARE. CORDIALLY INVITED
TO INSPECT THE
FINEST DISPLAY OF
Carriages, Buggies
and Harness
EVER SEEN IN THE SOUTH.
EVER SEEN IN THE SOUTH.

The magnificent Carriage Exposition.
held in October at the Grand Central Pal
ace IN New York. was personally attend
ca by the head of our house. who made
cfiucat selection of the Newest Designs
ana many OF the best vehicles eNhlD.ted.
most OF which have already arrived. These
WITH WITH our usual stock of all that's best in
Surriases and Harness. make our Fepost-
cory equal TO any in the North Ii VIII
atSFQ US pleasure to show you these. that
yo'. may know where TO obtain fine Car
rlaSeS and Harness when you need them,
even though you may not contemplate
purchasing now
Il may be timely suggestion. that no.
hiAS would be more appreciated as a
hristmas present than Il Smart Trap.
.qnaheut. or set OF Harness.
~ ADDITION to the quality of our goods.
mich is equal to that of any r1anufac-
tured In this country. we would state that
our prices are much less than are usually
charged. 1t may also interest you to
know that most of the hundreds of sets
OF Harness in our stock are made by
kichmond's best mechanics.
If you cannot make 1t convenient to SEQ,
eur stock. we shall be glad to send you
aacatalogue or to mail 1t to any of your
friends who may be Interested We also
publish catalogues of all kinds OF AeTi-
cultural implements. Wagons Fencing,
etc..swhich We shall be pleased TO mail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
FORGIVENESS OF INJURIES.
Selected for The Times,

',rhen came Peter to Him and said:
Lord how oft shall my brother sin
against me and I forgive him-till seven
t.mes?' Jesus saith unto him: L say not
with thee, until seven times, but until
seventy times seven st. Matthew,
Xviii, u, 30.
In these verses the Lord Jesus deals
with deeply important subject--how and
when we are to forgive. We live in a
wicked world, and it is vain to expect
that we can escape i'll treatment When
it comes, how shall we meet il? Our LORD
lays down the general rule that we are
to forgive to the uttermost. He does not
mean that offences against the law OF
the land arc to be passed over in silence.
But He insists that We ore to study and
show a general spirit of forgiveness and
mercy towards our brethren.
We arctic bear much and put up with
much rather than to quarrel We are to
submit to much and overlook much rath-
err than to have any strife We are to
lay aside everything like malice Or re-
venge These are totally unworthy feel
ings to be held by a disciple of Christ.
w
rule Of our Lord was more known ana
better obcycd!
How many miserable disputes and
quarrels are occasioned by men standing
UP for what they call "tleir rights" A
fire cannot burn without fuel. Just in
the same way it takes two to make 4
quarrel. Resolve by Gods grace that of
these two You Will never be one It was
I fine feature i'll the character of Arch
bishop Cranmer that if one did him an in
jury he was sure to be his friend. Our
motive for forgiving others ought to be
the recollection of our need of forgive
ness at the hand Of God. Day after day
we transsress in many ways. Day at
ter day we require mercy anu pardon
Tho offences of others against us are
mere trifles compared to our sins against
God and His law. Surely it i'll becomes
poor. erring creatures like US to be ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
COSTLY FIRES IN TAZEWELL,
Deal Closed for Large Body OF Coal
Lands.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


Especial Dispatch to The Times)
T4tZEsW ELL. VA, Nov. 1.-THE Mai
den Spring Roller Mill. about twelve
miles west OF this place. was destroyed.
by fire early yesterday morning. me
origin of the fire is unknown. Henry &c
Graham. lawyers of this place. were tho
owners OF the mill. and had recently
leased it to W. \. Barnes Il co. for q
term of five years, who had equipped
the mill with modern and most improved
machinery at cost OF about $500 The
total loss of the owners and the lesses
is estimated at 5000. There was no IN
surance on the building or machinery.
Robert Shuttiebarger dwelling and
storehouse was burned last night, and
the origin of the fire is not known SIR
Shufflebargers storehouss Is aoous
twelve miles east OF this place, and his
loss is estimated at 5000 There was 70
Insurance either on the building or the
stock.
Major Holmes Conrad. Colonel James
b. Russell and Dr.. r, W. Stone arrived
here to-day. where they, together with
other directors of the Indian Grs~k
Coal and Coke Company. closed dea!
with New York and Pennsylvania capl-
talists for sale of about 5000 acres or
valuable coal lands in this county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
SUICIDE CLUBS.

Every now and then we see it stated
in the newspapers that 4 Suicide Club has
been formed in this community or that
Atlantic City, in which it is stated that
a Suicide Club has been organized in that
city by a man from Newark, named
Bragie. It is reported that he will or
ganize similar organizations in various
parts OF the State. The local society has
thirty-four members, and over 100 appli-
cations for membership have been re-
ceived and will be acted upon at the reg
ular weekly meeting. The bylaws de-
clare that once each year the members
shall assemble at the place CT meeting
and each member draw one bean from a
jar. He who receives the black bean
must, between the time of drawing and
the next yearly meeting. commit suicide.
A sum of money. it is said, will be set
aside to defray the funeral expenses Of
each departed member.
Is it possible that the authorities Of
Atlantic City or any other city would
permit such a club to exist? When hy
lot, or otherwise, it is determined that
some member of the club shall take his
own life within given period of tine,
is not this equivalent to sentencing man
to death? Is it not equivalent to muir
der? 1t seems to us to be the very worst
form of murder for it compels a man to
murder himself. Such clubs have no
place in our modern civilization, and they
are not to be tolerated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17
FINE WHEAT CROPS.
Large Quantities of Logs and Ties Being
ShipEei Away.
{Soecial Dispatch to Tho Times


FI,SIiSCfYON. VA, Nov. l6.-taleSans
weather has enabled farmers to SOW
large crops of wheat sanG gather the corn
rhe annie crop has turned out poorly,
and not half|erop has oeen gathered
Mr.. j. G.. Henderson has located new
Steam mill near here; and VIII engage
- Mr. " 3. FaIsoner. OF this place. Ii
shipping large quantities % logs and ties
10 the Northern market
NJ ernest Simpson, VINO died III
r-'nc,bnrr was brought mere and out-~d.
Mrs CAROLINE KIDD, an aged lady, waa
nnriad IN Yesterday. She leaves a large
family. - -.
,,,t ,scric at the church. y larss
crowd was present. Rev r. w. watts
made the address.
Rev. ]. P. Owus5y IS erecting hand
some house on the land he bought near
here, and will soon bring his Family 70
reside.