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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
working the Press.

Livery country newspaper is
deluged with advertising propo-
sitions from the numerous adver-
Using advances, and, astonish-
ing as it seems, these low offers
are almost always accepted. Yet,
these same publishers will charge
the local merchant five and even
ten times as much for the same
space inserted the same number
OF times. In addition, the pay
ment by the advertising agent is
very slow; he holds the money
for months after it is due under
various pretexts, claiming that
the advertisement has been omit
ted from some issues. The pub
Usher must then send back num-
ber5 containing the advertisement
as proof. In the meantime, the
bill for another three months falls
due. The publisher asks again
for his pay, but the agents nom
communicative. The agent has
collected the money from the ad-
vertiser, but instead of forward
ing it to the publisher Qess his
commission) keeps the entire
amount and uses it in his busi-
ness. Sometimes they sput it in
bank at interest, which they keep.
When it is known that these ad-
vertising agencies do a business
of from $4,000 to 100000 a
year, it is readily seen why they
so persistently and continually
delay paying the country pub
Usher. The use Of this large
amount Of money is profitable to
the agency shark, especially as
he has little capital of his own,
and some of them start in bus
mess without any. They live on
the country publisher. Eventu-
ally, the publisher gets his money,
| but it is six months, or longer,
after it is due.
Some of these foreign adver-
tising concerns are frauds, and
never do pay the publisher. Yet,
some newspapers will print ad-
vertisements from these concerns
without any knowledge whatever
OF their financial standing, and
at less rates than they charge
home patrons, whom they know.
A ''foreign" advertisement.
from one of these agencies, is a
sign OF poverty on the part of the
paper; it also advertises the fact
that the publisher is cutting his
prices and discriminating against
his home advertisers. For, the
local advertiser knows that the
foreign advertiser cannot adver-
tise in several hundred paper:
and pay what he is charged
Thus, the country publisher otter
acts contrary to his own interests
!, Spain has been thrice whipped
by US. We took her land; w.
Inundated her pride, and now W,
are taking her reputation for du
pllcity and greed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

The President and the United
States Senators should be elected
by direct vote of the people.
While millionaires can and do
bribe legislatures, they cannot
buy the people of the State. The
present indirect manner of elect
my these officials is yestige of
aristocratic rule and tends to
monarcy. The people are COM
petent to elect Senators-they
certainly could not do worse than
some of the legislatures have
done, and in all probability they
can do great deal better.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

A thought for good or evil reach.
es its destination upon wings, and
having performed its mission to
Others returns to Us by the same
swift course,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

The liquor traffic costs more
every year than the entire civil
service system, our army, navy,
and Congress, including the river
asd harbor and pension steals;
more than all We pay for local
government: all national, county
and State debts, and all the
schools in the country. Sixty
thousand boys are added every
year to the large army Of drunk
ards, and about the same number
Of bloated drunkards die each
year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

by boarding, the Arkansas must be
blown up; on no account must she
fall into tho hands of the enemy.
Go to your guns"
The brave men took their posi-
tions, stripped to the waist, tied
handkerchiefs around their heads,
and, armed with pistols and cut.
lasses, awaited the death.struggle.
Tourniquets for the binding Of
wounds were in readiness, buckets
of drinking water placed near tb
divisions, coffee was served, and I
deck sprinkled with sand SO as
prevent slipping should the vessel
be boarded, when blood would flow
freely. Capt. Brown and LIST Lieut..
Ii. X. Stevens took their positions
on the bridge, and, when the Ar
l
kansas steamed within range she
opened upon the three vessels which
served as the "picket line" Of the
feet. One of these was jammed
against the bank, the second was
disabled, and the third fled. Capt.
Brown received two wounds, but
kept his position upon the bridge
during the engagement. Then, the
entire fleet of twenty three vessels,
was attacked by this one iron-elad.
Six OF the number were ir0n-clads,
seven were "rams," and ten we're
ordinary men of-war, with a total
of 200 guns. When within 100
yards the Arkansas received a
broadside from the entire feet-the
mass of iron almost sinking her
from the impact. Some of the solid
shot crashed through the ram, and
others were partly fattened against
the vessel, flashing fire as they
struck, aud rebOundiDg from the
impact.
The Arkansas passed through
the fleet, as her gallant comman-
der had determined upon, and when
moored at Vicksburg presented one
Of the strangest and most horrifying
spectacles ever seen, perhaps, in
naval warfare. She had been riddled
with holes during this half-hour's
combat. Captain Brown, bleeding
from his wounds, walked ashore
receiving the cheers of the people
who had come TO welcome the he-
roes. The battle was witnessed by
thousands Of soldiers aud civilians
/ from the river banks. Our loss was
% killed, including two pilots, aud
about so wounded.
The Federals now determined to
put their fleet between the Arkansas
and New Orleans, and, in passing,
each vessel was TO give her a broad.
side. Accordingly, the combat was
renewed next day, as in the case
between the Merlimac and the Mon
i,or, in Virginia.
Next morning, the line -of-battle-
ships delivered their salutes as they
passed the Arkansas, receiving
outy modest gun in return. While
Oh the bridge ID this rain Of shell
Captain Brown received a telegram
from Richmond notifying him that
he had been promoted to the Office
of Commander. During this en-
gagement two Federal vessels we're
sunk, and number of prisoners
taken-those on Il disabled trans-
port violating their parole. At the
conclusion OF the battle the battered
Arkansas was barely able to float.
She was partly repaired aud has
tily ordered 10 Baton Rouge to aid
the land forces, but, when within
sight Of the Federal fleet, the en-.
, giueer reported that her machinery
was disabled and could not be re-
paired. Commander Brown ther
had her blown up.
The fate of the Merrimac and thu
Arkansas was similar, and no doub
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Spain has been thrice whipped
by US. We took her land; we
Inundated her pride, and now we
are taking her reputation for du-
plicity and greed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
LAUNDRY LINES.

If coffee Is spilled on linen. the stains
can be removed by soaking the part
for IL hours in clear cold water to
which a little borax has been added.
After you have washed and ironed
your ribbons draw them swiftly under
the 'latiron. holding it on one edge. Do
this two or three times and your ribbon
will not be stiff. but soft and pliable.
TO wash very yellow or grimy things
make an emulsion of kerosene, clear
Iimewater and turpentine in equal
parts. Shake them together until
creamy, then add cupful to boiler
full of clothes and boil for half an hour.
Acetic acid concentrated vipegar)
will restore colors that have been in
jured by the aikali in soap or by soda.
ammonia or substances of a similar ma
ture. Conversely stains made with
acids, which are hostile to some dark
aolors; may be removed with dissolved
soda.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Strange Hiding Places.

There are standing at the present day
Elizabethan houses known to contc in
hidden chambers. The very positions
Of these chambers can be shown, yet
their secrets have remained inviolate
for centuries, the spring that should
serve as the open sesame being undis-
coverable. Some day the accidental
touch Of girls finger may set col
umn of stone rotating or panel slid
ing or door in a picture frame retreat
ing on invisible hinges. and the secret
if any remain-will be revealed.
The place of mystery in these an
cient oranges that served as shelter to
a friend in distress might equally prove
the death of an enemy of the house.
The priests hole behind a fireplace was
easily converted into an oven. There
were staircases which the foot of a
friend might press in perfect security.
Another, not instructed how to tread,
sets his foot apparently On the same
place. the stair yawns open. and at the
end of the pit is the water. Here is
much romanee.-London Chronicle. r
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Pipe Smoking.

There are many pipe smokers who do
not know how to get the best there is
out of their indulgence. The great
point in pipe smoking is to smoke slow
ly. Nervous smokers smoke too rapidly
and burn their tongues with hot smoke,
besides falling entirely to get the full
est and best flavor out of the tobacco.
1t is all a matter of habit, but slow
smoking is habit which it is hard
for some people to acquire. In some
cases pipe smokers have tried for years
to check their smoking speed without
success. They began too late. and the
habit of rapid smoking is shaken off
with difficulty when it is once acquired.
Rapid smoking is as bad as rapid
eating-or worse. It. is also bad form"
Whether it is cigar, pipe or cigarette,
the smoking should be deliberate in or
der to get the fullest enjoyment. 1t is
especially so with pipe.-New York
Press. ....
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
simple ana Erective, but cost,..

Simple and Effective, but COstis.
when came to town. notice. Il
little, round swelling on my WIS
said visitor from the country. It
bothered me, and one day when siW
a sign, Dr.. John Doe,' thought I'd
go in and have 1t looked at. Wei, 1
was shown into a fine room. and ii Il
minute pleasant looking man came in.
"'Dr. DoeT says and held up my
wrist.
"'Ah, weeping sinew,' says he. as
If he'd been waiting years for a chance
to study a case like mine.
II didn't say anything, but kept my
wrist out with the hand hanging limp
while he took down a book from the
shelf. expected him to turn over tie
pages and look up my trouble under
s or w and then prescribe something.
Instead he gave me q crack on the
wrist like thousand of brick! twas
right on the swelling and hurt like a
cannon ball. jumped high in the air
and yelled. #
Your weeping sinew's gone says
the doctor quietly. Three dollars
- II was too much surprised to say a
sord, and paid it. But no wonder
your city doctors get rich. Three dol
lars! Any blacksmith would have
done that job for the fun of doing it,
New York Post. 5.. @s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Depew and Pla tt.

Chauncey NJ. Depew used to have in
bis collection of curiosities a certain
telegraphic dispatch which never fail
ed to Interest the politicians to whom
be showed it. The telegram was sent
to Mr.. Depew. then president Of the
New York Central railroad. by MFR.
Plat shortly before the latter's cleo.
ton to a second term in the senate. 1t
is dated a. few stations above Pough-
keepsie and reads:
Please stop the noon express here to take on
Mrs. Platt and Nh Too
Il stopped the train gladly" Mr. De-
pew would say when he exhibited It.
Il am always willing to do a favor for
a. man who turns joke on himself"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
CAPTURING A.PAssENGER.
fhe Haekman Tried Many Pleas, the
Lest q Funny One.

the Haekman Tried Many Pleas, the
L.st Funny One.
IT like perseverance In a man, even
II hackman,' began Peterson. .'and
there is one particular jehu doing bust
ness in Washington who possesses that
quality in the superlative degree.
when visited the Capital City. had
my mind fully made up 10 have moth
ing to do with the hackmen, SO when
stepped off the train and crowd of
these gentry began shouting at me /
simply shook my head and passed on.
One of them, however. was not to
be thus easily disposed of. Dancing
around In front of me so as to block
my progress, he vociferated:
.'Haek, mister? Take you to the
Washington monument or the capitol?
Only half a dollarp
.Again ! shook my head.
Smithsonian institution or treasury
building? Take you to both Of 'em for
IS cents! ~s-.
'Still shook my head. ...
darlington and Fort Myer? Drive
.uu over aud back for scr
"As before responded with a shake
of the head.
Navy yard or Soldiers home?
Either place for dollar b.
Another shake Of the head.
want to go to the White. House and
see the PRESIDENT Drive you right
there for so centsv
"More head shaking. a.s...
Patent Office or state department.
Same price as the White Housev
Another shake. Mind you. all this
time hadn't opened ny mouth or ut
tered a word. and from the puzzled
look on the hackman's face | thought
had him about discouraged. But as
showed past him. thinking to make
my escape, his ceuntenance suddenly
frightened up and heard him mutter:
by George. I've bit it now! III
try him just once morer And then,
running in front of me again, he spell
ed out on his fingers in the deaf and
dumb alphabet. with which | CHANGED
to be familiar. Deaf and Dumb asy-
lum? Take you right to the door for
quarterp ~ Woman's Home Com
panion. +
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Bugs In Vegetables.

People who have an objection to bugs
in their food need to take much pains
with the cleansing of vegetables. espe-
cially succulent plants. such as aspara-
gus, green's, lettuce, ETC., before cook
ing or serving up raw If left for
awhile, tips downward. in web salted
water. the plants will drop an interest
ing assortment of discouraged living
creatures on the bottom of the vessel,
and more may be gathered by carefully
brushing and rinsing the creyices and
hollows Of the plants. When cooked.
this animal food may be harmless to
those who like it, but in uncooked sal
ads 1t is possible to swallow dangerous
germs unless they are knocked out by
the help Of antiseptic salt. The same
precautions are commended to pru-
dence and retirement with respect to
fruits.-MedicaI Record
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
On @ Russian RAILWAY Train.

Toilet arrangements such as satisfy
the Russian are at his disposal in first
and second class trains, but the third
class passengers have no such luxuries.
When the train halts for the breakfast
interval. those who travel third class
may be seen performing their ablu-
lions At the platform tap. They ell a
can like gardeners watering pot,
suck through the spout mouthful Of
the water. spit it into the followed
palms and then rub their faces. 1t Is
a disgusting process. performed with
cut soap or towel, and. though it may
be amusing to the onlooker, it is not
very cleansing to the operator. Yet
this is the method Of ablution adopted
by the poorer Russian on his travels
Chambers Journal.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Hypnotic Influence.

Buyer-Look here. you! You said this
horse wars sound and kind and free
from tricks. The first day drove him
he fell down dozen times. and he's
as bad today. q
Dealer-Um-you've been wondering
if cheated you, maybe?
"Yes. have" ~
"And the first time you drove the
boss you wondered il he hadn't some
tricks didn't your
"Of course"
"And' you kept saying to yourself.
4 wonder if that there boss will tum-
BILE down. eh?" -....
Probably" ISL. .-.....
1"And you had your mind on it
good deal. most like"
"That's true"
"That's wot's the matter. You've
hypnotiZed him. Seer .
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Hhe laarriaxe cure.

One remedy against Indigestion is
matrimony. At least The Lancet tells
us that It is the celibate young barris-
ter. the lonely curate in lodgings. the
struggling bachelor journalist or bust.
ness man or clerk who suffers most
from premature dyspepsia because he
eats alone. He generally reads during
his meals. which is bad. or be reads
directly he has bolted his food, which
is likewise bad. Obviously. therefore,
mat$mony Is q bar to Indigestion.
Lady's Pictorial.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
The Editor Won.

A London paper described q chill.
dren's excursion as a ''long, white
scream Of JOY" and was called to &C
count by correspondent, who said
that a scream could be long, but not
white. whereupon the editor justified
himself by urging that "a hue is often
associated with cry"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26


emmed
te ppettan make you1 o n r. #T
is passed. Urinary ~ ignts
thn rireu
kingofhem beoms i,iTd doses
donda who'll
BY saliva
edhsnorm aland healthy Without
hatcho aesed after
ed didet
of Indigestion
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
INSTANT
RELIEF
AND SURE
CURE
FOR
HEADAcHESa

No more Binding,
Torturing, splitting,
Nervous Headaches
with Nausea, and
Sleepless Nights with
Tired Mornings,
AXE In THE HEAD
tablets wilicure them.
Just think of tia
Gu r e for Every
Headache for TEN
CEN r S. Send tie
Laxakola Co., IS vesey
Street New York. q
dime and a box will he
mailed ut once. Do il
now. Don't suffer any
longer. sss
AXE IN THE-HEAD
will cure you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Tastes Differ.

Dealer-Here. madam. is horse
can recommend-sound. kind
old Lady-Oh, don't want that sort
Of horse. He holds his head high.
Dealer-Eh2
Old LADY, like horse that holds
his nose close to the ground. so be can
see where he's going.-New York
Weekly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
weed Net Feel Lonesome.

Rubberton-May inquire what your
business Is, stranger?
Stranger (haughtily)-Sir, I'm a gen.
tleman.
Rubberton- Well. reckon that's
good business. strangers but you're not
the only man that's failed at it.-Chi-
cago News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
a relieves.

CaNer-The minister's son is follow
ing In the footsteps of that spendthrift
young Jinks.
Miss Prim-Isn't that scandalous7
{ Caller Hardly as bad as that. You
see. he's q tailor and is just trying to
collect his BILL Chelsea Gazette.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
which wa. tn

"Are we slaves or are we free menY
Numbered the crater. Il pause for a
reply"
'Some ofsus are married." came the
answer from the last row Of seats
New York Sun.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
LAXAKOLA
FOR THE
COMPLEXION

we'll acting directly the and assisting the perspraory
glands throwing off impurities purifes blood other
medicine and skin will not only be we'll but will be
well.
LAxAKoIA acts tonic to the whole female system
Strengthening the and purifying the blood will the
most confirmed case Of constipation with bowels apd
ch backache headaches weak botcy muddy sa1ow
vanish and will feel and look strong healthy
and vigorous. t
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26

gentle painless harmless liquid laxative wonder
builder health strength
arising bowels
the bowels gently and painesy
the troubles of the liver kidneys and blood
Spoonful Nightly Retiring will Cleanse the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
\WHAT IS LAxAkOIA !?

body
healing influences excellent Spring medicine
purifier of purity gentle
action infants and the most delicate nyads take
dsagreeable harmful
wonderful and valuable kidney remedy of the century
TEN Impurities; Kidneys,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
For Sale by


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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26

such and stomach builder as
LAXAKOLA, the great tonic laxative 1t
gently bowels the
the liver and Kidneys keeping them active and strong while
liver quicken the circulation the flesh and brighten the
condition Of and
and remedy during all
their delicate
otherwise
lead illness. = -. .
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26
Laxak0la Does 1t.

"a Blotched, sallow, unwholesome and
muddy skin, with its consequent morti-
fcation, often leading to morbid seclu-
sion and aversion to society and friends,
shows that your blood is bad.> The only
way to clear the complexion and restore
purify the blood and remove the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-09-26

No 2 No4 Nos
Lv. S. Centre 1850 pm II.oS m Sig m
Ar. St. Paul Cos pm 2-45 pm 80 n
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-05-08

Hon. Geo. Fullington of Idana,
Kansas, is visiting the scenes of his
childhood" in Lamoille county. He
went from Cambridge thirty-six
years ago and settled in the then
wild and woody west" and has
grown up with the country. He
expresses great JOY in the wiping out
of the Populistic element in his state.
He says the people there are fast
coming to their senses and the delu-
sion, which a few years ago led so
many out of the Republican ranks
and gave Kansas to the Populists, is
now a thing of the past. Prosperity
and good crops did the business.
Mr.. Fullington is State Senator,
being elected to that position last
fall, and as that body is elected for
four years, they will at their next
session in two years make Re 2ubli-
canism complete in the sunfower
State by electing a Republican sue
cessor to the present Democratic U.
S. Senator Harris.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-05-08

L. f. and J. S. Manley spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Fletcher.
George Newland of Monisville is at
work for w. d. Manning in his mill.
Richmond Hooper is stopping a few
days with Edmund Perkins on Johnson
Plot
Miss Lillian Beecher of Vergennes
and Miss Bernice Beecher of Johnson
spent several days last week with their
sister, ms. Flora Hooper.
Gilbert Mills has finished work at
William Mel enathan's at East Johnson,
where he has spent the winter, and is
now stopping with his sister, Mrs.
Henry Currier.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-05-08

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having beeu appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Lamoille, Commissioners. to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against the estate of Gould Camp,
late of Morrst0wn. in said District, deceased,
and ali claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
MorrisVille, Vt, on the 1st day of June and 26th
day of October next, from 10 O'Clock q. m,
until O'Clock p. m. each of said days, and that
six months from the 26th day OF April, A. ID;
1901, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims TO us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Morrlstown, this Sd day Of May,
A, ID. 1901, JOEL II. PARKER,
J.. l.. HARRIS,
20 Commissioners,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-05-08

The work of establishing civil gov
eminent in the Philippines is going
on very rapidly under direction Of
the Taft Commission. 1t has been
put into operation in modified form
in Manila, which has hitherto been
under military rule. The natives
are given as large share in the gov
eminent as is practicable, and the
change from Spanish to American
methods must strike them forcibly
because of the difference between the
two.