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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-11-07
Amendment to Charter.

State of Louisiana, Be it known
y Parish of Bossier. that on the 18th
day of October, A. D., 1901, before me,
S. H. Dowell, Notary Public in and
for said State and Parish duly appointed,
commissioned and acting as such, in the
presence of the attesting witnesses, per-
sonally appeared F. T. Whited, H. H.
Wheless and w. B. Smith, stockholders
of Whited and Wheless, Limited, cor
poration organized under the laws of
this State, as shown by its charter re-
corded on pages 1853 to 165, inclusive,
Volume M, Mortgages, Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, who declared that they do by
these presents amend article of the
said act of incorporation so as to read as
follows:
The capital stock of this corporation
Is declared to be Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2OO,OOO OO) divided into Two
Thousand Shares of One Hundred DOL
lars ($1OO 00) each, which shall be paid
for in cash or property actually sold and
delivered to said Company or Corr ora-
ton, and shall be due and payable in
such amounts and at such times and
places as the Board of Directors may
resolve and determine.
This done and passed in my Office, in
said Parish of Bossier, on the day and
date above mentioned in the presence Of
j. F. Wise and w. R. Gordon, lawful
| witnesses.
Witnesses: III. H. WIRELESS.
! ]. F. WISE. F. T. WHITED.
W. R. GORDON. W. B. SMITH.
S.H. DOWELL, Notary Public.
| State of Louisiana, Having examin-
Parish of Bossier. I ed the foregoing
amendment of incorporation, and finding
nothing contained therein contrary te
law, I hereby approve the same.
Done and signed this the 18th day Of
October, 1901.
T. T. LAND, District Attorney
of Second Judicial District of Louisiana
Filed and recorded, the 22d day o.
October, A. D., 1901, Volume o, Recort
OF Mortgages, page 488.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk and
ex-officio Recorder
October "a, 1901. nov %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-11-07
Notice.

\ pplication of James Palm, convicted
"A of manslaughter at February $500
Term Of Bossier District Court, will be
made to the Board of Pardons.
October "a, 1901.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-11-07
BENTON, LA.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Z, 1901.
The Daughters of the Confederaoy

A Chapter of the Daughters of
the Confederacy will be organized
at Monroe to-day. This noble
order, under the successful direc-
ton of its gifted Division Presi-
dent, Mrs. j. Pinckney Smith,
of New Orleans, is flourishing
throughout the State.
All honor to the steadfast faith,
persistent purpose and enduring
industry of the noble Daughters
of the Confederacy of the Louis
ana State Division, who treasure
the glory and splendor of the
deeds of the Confederate soldiers
crown our illustrous dead with
laurels and immortal memories,
and shrine their achievements
in Southern hearts forever. They
are the sweet benefactors of to-
day who are aiding and comfort
ing disabled and homeless Vete-
rams in their last march to the
great beyond. The Daughters Of
the Confederacy stand not alone
for the present, but for the mo.
mentous future. Southern man.
hood crowns your merit, because
it needs your force. Arise and
shine. "Trust and 60 Forward
as your motto proclaims. Ano
may God and the unfaltering 10y.
atty of our GLORIOUS Southland
be with you always in your illus.
trious and essential service:
"For the wrongs that need resistance,
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the future in the distance
And the good that you can do"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-11-07
Latest News.

Grove, Mo-, one animal brought
$50.
A man and wife camping out
near Waco, Texas, were assassi-
mated by unknown persons.
Ten years ago an Illinois man
started for grocery after pack
age of soda. He has just return
ed.
1t is proposed to reclaim thou
sands of acres of waste land in
Charlton county, Mo-, by means
of bitches.
Mrs. Cynthia Prentice, the old
est resident of LaSalle county,
died at Utica, Illinois, October 20,
aged 104 years.
Thieves stole a ton of bullion
from the Court House at Omaha,
Neb., where it was being used as
evidence in a case.
Within the next year it is pro-
posed to expend 100000 for
buildings at the Missouri State
University, Columbia.
Seventy five families were made
homeless and property valued at
S250,OO0 was destroyed by fire at
Chicago on October 30th.
The Naval Board of Construc-
ton has proposed a building
scheme which would involve the
addition Of forty ships to the
United States.
WI Ting-fang, the Chinese
Minister, in an address to the
students at Ann Arbor, pleaded
for the observance of the Golden
Rule in all relations Of life.
The body of the negro who at
tempted to assault the wife of
Representative Daughtry was
found hanging to a telephone pole,
at Allentown, Ca, Friday morn
ing.
Many children at st. Louis who
have been treated with anti toxine
for diptheria are dying with lock-
jaw. Investigation shows that
the germ of tetanus is in the anti
toxine.
Snow fell for over an hour at g.
Paso, Texas, and vicinity, Wed.
nesday afternoon of last week
and was followed by heavy rains
It was the earliest snowstorm or
record there.
John O'Brien, aged 1913 years
the oldest resident of Central Hi.
nois, died at Pana last Friday al
the result of a fall. He had no
failed to vote for seventy years
and was a remarkably preserved
man.
Wednesday afternoon of las
week a Delta county farmer wa
held up and robbed by three
masked men near Paris, Texas
while returning home. They Sc
cured S425. He was passing /:
dense thicket when the men jump
ed out in front of him and covered
him with their guns.
Mrs. Jesse Fortenberry, wife O
a leading citizen of Harrison
County, Miss, was attacked by I
negro, knocked unconscious ant
criminally assaulted, Saturday
The crime was committed at Per
ry, a railroad way station, ant
before shutdown the criminal hat
been burned at the stake by al
enraged community.
A cyclone passed near Selb,
Station, on the Cotton Belt Rail.
road, in McLennan county, Texas
last Saturday evening, destroying
eight farm houses, MORTAL.
wounding one woman and badly
bruising half dozen other per
sons. Many farm animals wer'
killed and much general propert,
destroyed. The cyclone tract
was half a mile wide and fou
miles long.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
ARE YOU AN IMMUNEP

The human system, while a very com plicated organism, is abundantly able to take care of itself if the laws of nature are not violated. It is natural to be well; it is unnatural to be sick; indeed the hu- man system in normal condition Is i'm mune" from disease, even when there is direct exposure. It is only when the laws of nature have been violated. lowering the vitality, developing a weak spot, fore ing some of the organs to lag behind or causing impure blood that disease ven- lures forth to attack; it is only then it
 an gain a foothold.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Causes Quiet Merriment.

When The Advertiser was distributed in Selma this morning to its hundreds of readers and the Democracy of Selma saw Gen. Charles M Shelly's tirade passed over the faces of ''the boys in the trenches" who had been taught d great many election tricks in the days agone by General Shelley, who is now so vigorously condemning them. But for the Black Belt and the methods inau- gurated by General Shelley, he never would have been a prominent figure in the ranks of the opposition to ratification. One citizen told your reporter this morn ing that General Shelley used to hold school, as it were. and he knew in ad- vance of the election exactly what the majority in a certain county or beat would be. General Shelley taught it to They were his willing pupils. They ma nipulated the ballots for him and landed him in Congress. It comes with poor grace, therefore, for General Shelley to turn on his old pupils and berate them at this late day. The men who used to follow General Shelley's leadership went to the polls and voted for ratification in the Black Belt and when they read The Advertiser this morning and saw Genera. Shelleys rage, they only smiled and shook their heads and went on their way.
 General Shelley was the idol of the Black Belt Democracy at one time. He now has no influence in Dallas, where he who are under obligations to him, who still swear by him personally, but they have long since ceased to follow his po- litical leadership. It must be a right bit ter Dill for the General to swallow when he sits down and contemplates the fact flag no longer pay attention to his com
 nands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
To Prove what SWAMPROOT, the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy will do for YOU, all Readers May Have Sam pie Bottle Seut Free by Mail

Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis- takable evidence of kidney trouble. It is Natures timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear.
 If these danger signals are unheeded, more serious results are sure to follow; Brights disease, which Is the worst form of kidney trouble, may steal upon you.
 The mild and the extraordinary effect of the worid-famous kidney and bladder remedy. Swamp Root Is soon realized It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. A trial will convince anyone-and you may have a sample bottle for the asking.
 Lame back Is only one symptom of kid ney trouble-one of many. Other symp- toms showing that you need Swamp Root are, obliged to pass water often dur ing the day and to get up many times at night, inability to hold your urine, smarting or irritation in passing, brick dust or sediment in the urine, catarrh of the bladder, uric acid. constant head ache, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous ness. irregular heart-beating, rheuma- tism, bloating. irritability. wornout feel ing, lack or ambition, loss of flesh. sal- low complexion.
 If your water when allowed to remain undisturbed in glass or bottle for twenty-four hours. forms a sediment or settling, or has a cloudy appearance. 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Wreck on the Southern.

A wreck occurred this morning at 10S0 o'clock at Powderly on the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and an un- known white man. who was riding the truss rods under freight car was crush broke while the train was in motion and three cars were totally destroyed and seven others deraied. The white man who was stealing ride at the time was well dressed. It took more than two hours for the wrecking train to reach the scene and when the mans body was finally secured it was horribly mangled. The body is in the undertakers morgue here awaiting Identification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15

is evidence that your kidneys and blad- der need immediate attention.
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 Swamp Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer. the eminent kidney and blad- der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with won derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use it in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 If you have the slightest symptom of kidney or bladder trouble, or if there is trace of 1t in your family history, send at once to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. who will gladly send you free by mail. immediately. without cost to you. a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a book of wonderful Swamp-Root testimonials. Be sure to say that you read this gener- ous offer in The Montgomery Daily Advertiser.
 In you are already convinced that Swamp Root is what you need, you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles at drug stores. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
SECOND DAYS SESSION
STATE CONVENTION OF BAP-
 TESTS AT BREWTON.
Between Fifty and Sixty of the Inmates of the Orphans Home Visited the Delegates-How-
 ard College Matter.

Brewton, Nov. A.-(SpeciaI .)-The sec- ohd days session of the Baptist State convention was opened this morning at o'clock with devotional exercises con Several matters of miscellaneous busi- ness were then transacted.
 The committee on the Preston resolu- ton reported unanimously in favor of It's adoption. After considerable discus sien the matter was laid on the table, to be taken up later.
 The special order for 9:30 was the dis cussion of the report on Howard College. This was opened by Rev. L. o. Dawson, D. D., of Tuscaloosa, Chairman of the Endowment Committee of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Dawson paid a glowing tribute to the character of work done by the college. He spoke earnestly of the supreme necessity of the religious spirit in every college. The boys s..d girls who go away from home to attend college never come back as they were. They go at the most plastic period of life. and they are under some of the most powerful influences of life. It is of vast importance that these influences shall be of the kind that will mould noble character.
 Dr. Dawson referred to the offer of MT John D. Rockefeller, made through to give $12.500 on the endowment of the college, provided that the friends of the college should raise $37.5OO additional. Dr. Dawson seemed to be in doubt about the pOS6l Dll1Iy or meeIlnB MT. tOckeEel- ler's proposition. The expression of this doubt brought several of the delegates to their feet, and there were number of strong speeches urging that the money could and should be raised.
 Just at this juncture the arrival of a delegation from the Baptist Orphans Home was announced, and between nifty and sixty of the orphans marched in. led by the President and the Superintendent.
 Further discussion of t&e college mat ters was postponed until the afternoon session. and the report on the Orphan age was taken up. This report showed that there are now in the Home thirty three boys and forty-five girls. During most of which was used in erecting the Bush Dormitory and the sick ward build- flg given by the Convention last year< The report called attention to the fact that many of the pledges made last year had not been redeemed, and urged that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
FIRES IN GREENSBORO.
The Residence of Mrs. Ben Fitz-
 patrick is Destroyed.

Greensboro. Nov. 14.-(Special.)-Two fires Tuesday night aroused the slumber- ing citizens of this place. One. negro house, was soon extiuguished The other was the residence of Mrs. Ben Fitzpat- rick who owns the telephone exchange The fire originated in the kitchen, and the house was in flames, while Mrs. FItz- patrick and her five children slept One of the neighbors seeing the flames. gave the alarm and awakened the occupants. Some of the household effects were saved. but the house was consumed There was no insurance Many kind friends have come to the rescue. and more than H,0O0 has been subscribed to build Mrs. Fitz- patrick another house, temporary room was put up vest,erIday for tn the m switch witch, The residence will be rebuilt at once.
 Many out-of-tow1 friends and relatives of Hon. W. B, Inge's family were present this afternoon nd at pr InG Goodoe of pemon9 @ 1os
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
this be speedily attended to. The build- ings referred to are now nearing com

this be speedily attended to. The build. ings referred to are now nearing com pletion.
 The report on the Orphans Home was discussed by Geo. R. Farnham, Presi- dent of the Board of Trustees, and Rev. J. w. Stewart, Superintendent of the Home. Then the children sang some of their sweet songs and repeated the ten commandments in unison. Many eyes were filled with tears and tender thoughts filled many hearts as the voices of these orphan children chimed:
 Count your blessings;
 Count them one by one.
 Count your many blessings,
 See what God has done.'
 After the singing by the orphans. a spontaneous cash offering was made for them, which amounted to $l031s
 Rec. Dr. NJ: B. Wharton, of Eufaula, then preached from the words found In Rev, V, 6. He said in part:
 This vision is presented to us in order that we may understand the distinguish ing features of our Saviour's character. The lamb is the symbol or gentleness' one of the best known qualities of Jesus. The lamb is the emblem of innocence and patience Another object Of this vision is to remind us Of the methods of our Lords atonement. The man who wants no blood atonement wants one without salvation. There Is no other way of making atonement;
 This vision is placed DetOre us 10 re- mind us of the pre-eminent power ana glory of the Lamb. We need to get into touch with the all-conquering power of God. This is the secret of all our suc- cess.
 This vision is designed to remind us that Jesus Christ is the chief source or our joy in Heaven. We have not yet conceived of what Heaven means: Our faculties are not sufficient to take in its glories. If we should, life would lose interest for us. Heavens chief joy will be the experience of the fullness Of God love. a ,.,,.h
 The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises conducted by Rev. D. W. Ramsey of Pine Apple.
 The discussion of State Missions was then taken up and several strong speech- es were made .,.,,.o
 The Convention adopted a substitute for the Preston resolution, thus dispens- ing with the Institute Board and turn ing it's work over to the Boaxd of Min isferial Education. This lard was urged to prosecute the work With vigor :.
 At the evening session an oHer1ng or si. GOO was made to help purchase nome for the family of Dr. A. w. McGaha-
 President Mullins of the TheologicaI Seminary in Louisville, made a splendld address on ministerial education, a1ter which $S14 was raised for this work.
 pr. I. T. Tichenor made an earnest address on home missions ,,..oo
 The convention appointed a commttee zee to aid in raising the endowment TOT Howard College.
 The fellow who suffers from corns ought to be glad he isn't a centipede
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15

will noticed that while the net $o64o $1714o $57eo total equal 2214 30 cent of the mi
  icy year guarantee  "Fhtcrafts Spectator Handy Guide" Co.,   policy will be furnished them their 6ce Talapoosa Streets by mail phone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
BURGLARS ENTER STORE.
Believed That They Were Frightened
 Awav-NothinP Stolen.

lars entered the store of r. T. Brown & Co. here last night by prying open the front door with tools taken from nearby blacksmith shop. As nothing can hammer, two or three large chisels, and other prying tools were found right in- side the front door, 1t is thought the thieves were frightened away by some one coming up the street. The horse belonging to Mrs. s. K. Benner, propri- etor of the Courtland Hotel was also taken from the stable, but was found some distance from town this afternoon. There is no clue to the identity of the thieves.
 The Limestone County Commissioners Court is now in session at Moulton. Much business of importance is to be brought before this body at this setting,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Dye Pleads Gniltu

A. J. Dye, the young white man who was brought back from Nashville on a charge of burglarizing the stores of the Birmingham Arms and Cycle Company and the May and Thomas Hardware Com pany, stealing twenty revolvers. pleaded guilty in the Inferior Criminal Court this morning and was held to bail in the sum of six hundred dollars. He says this Is his first offense and after serving his sen- tence tn the penitentiary he will never commit another
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Schley Declines Invitation.

A few nights ago the City Council of Selma passed. resolution inviting Ad- miral W. s. Schley to visit Selma when on his Southern tour. The invitation was wired to him. This morning Mayor Mo- Leod received a letter from Admiral Schley expressing his great appreciation for the motives that prompted the invi- tation and his profound regret at not be- ing able to accept. If Admiral Schley had accepted the invitation he would have been made to feel what 1t was to fall into the hands of the generous people of the black belt of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Some Comparative Figures

benefit of the Advertiser who conm- purchasing table showing life companies The policy payment distribution" of the policy $ooo; (which is the nsurers The comparison for relatively the cached arc in this table:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Meetings Well Attended.

This Is the week of prayer at the Y. NJ. C. A. and meetings are held each night in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church These meetings are conducted by the different pastors of the city and the attendance each night has been fine and great good is being accomplished. The Railroad Y. M. C. A. and the Broad Street Y. M. c. A. meet at the Cumberland Church each night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
M,GoUGH GOES HOME.
The Papers in His Case are Not Yet
 Prepared.

Columbus Ca. Nov. 14.-(special.)- The remitter from the Supreme Court in McCough's case has been delayed in some way. John McGough. who Is un- der sentence of fourteen years in the penitentiary. came here from his home at Glenville. Ala. Tuesday and waited tiu this afternoon for papers from At lanta, which have not yet arrived At the suggestion of his bondsmen. he re- turned to GlenvilIe where he will remain until informed by letter that he is want ed. Much sympathy is felt here for Mo Cough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15

and it is probable that the Court will be in session several days.
 Miss Vida Benner of this place. and and were married at Moulton yesterday. The brides family objected to the naar- riage on account of the difference in the ages of the contracting parties, the bride being quite young while the groom Is we'll up in years and is wldowsr:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
Mrs. Mccarthy Iproving.

Mrs. Mary Ann Mccarthy. the old lady who was run over and suffered a com pound fracture of the left limb Sunday afternoon. is getting along very nicely at the City Infirmary. She had lost so much blood and was So weak that the limb could nos be set until yesterday She stood the ordeal well and although she
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-15
A Monster Turnip.

Mir. J. A. McCurdy, who lives on the SummArfeld road six miles from the city, brought in a wagon load of turnips this morning. One of the largest in the wag- on was placed on the scales and it weigh ed eight pounds and ten ounces. The tur- nip was put on exhibition at the Cotton Exchange, where it was handled and ad- mired by the large number of people who cCngregate about the Exchange. This fine turnip goes to show what Dallas County soil will produce. with proper and intelligent culture.