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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-17

olo assurances; tr1te they seemed to
Hector and too effusive, but he read
them tenderly and was glad for the
satisfied eagerness that showed upon
Thatcher's face. Then, at his friend's
request, he answered each letter in
turn, signing them: "Your boy
Thatcher, per Hector Graham"
The painter clung hesitatingly to
consciousness for two days and then
relapsed. Brownlow called one day
and spent an hour looking at "Ths
Chrysanthemum."
He had brought fruit and flowers
for the sick man, but looked grieved
when Hector told him that Thatcher
would not sell the picture. 1t was
all alone now on the dingy wall
"Tn tell you, Graharh," explained
the rich amateur, speaking softly as
he twiddled his hat near the door,
I'm obliged to you for explaining
why poor Thatcher won't sell the
picture now. I don't blame him. But
I'll tell you what 1 want to do. l
don't suppose either of you has much
money
'Oh, We'll not starve," began Hec.
tor, flushing.
Il don't mean that" Brownlow
hastened to explain, ''but this sick
business is expensive. You're all
right, of course, but Thatcher ought
to have nurse and. Here, Gra-
ham, I'm going to have that pic
ture, that's all, and I'm going to pay
$4,000 for it. Hold on now. Here's
$1,000 on account. I'll pay the rest
when she comes. You needn't tell
him about@it. just take the money
and use it on him.
''But if she don't come? If he
won't sell at last?" Hector was puz-
zled.
eff she don't come, he'll die, Gra-
ham,"
Brownlow counted out a roll of
bills and laid them down. Then he
went sloftly away, leaving Hector
alone with his friend. The sculptor
sat down and wrote a strangely earn
est letter to her. He explained that
the money inclosed was to pay her
passage to New York. ''Your boy
will die if you do not come," he
wrote, and signed his own name. The
end was at hand when the answer
came. 1t was to Hector, and he read
it in the hallway so that Thate her
would not know. Frivolously senti-
mental, heartlessly romantic, it con-
tanned the answer to all Hector's
misgiyings. Il had not the heart to
tell him." it said. 81 love him dearly,
but cannot come. For my mothers
sake, l must retrieve our fortunes by
marriage. The vicomte is
wealthy, so you need not worry about
the money he has loaned me. We are
to be married New Years. Etc, etc"
So Thatcher got no more letters.
At midnight, New Years eve, the end
came. Hector had set 'the chrysan-
themum" on the foot of his bed,
where she smiled at him to the last.
The sculptor held his hand till it was
cold and still, and then he hung the
picture up with its face to the wall,
and on it's back painted in bold, red
letters, the word: SOLD" Chicago
Record-Herald.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA, TIL TUESDAY, APRIL II, 1902.

you before we get to misunoerstand-
ing each other. You know I've been
DONG pretty well since the Koeller ex-
hlblt. I've sold over 81 900 worth, YOU
know. But l can't lend you $40 be-
cause-fact is, Hector, I've sent il all
to The Chrysanthemum.' Her last
letter said she'd leave Paris on the
10th. She'll be here New Years dav.
When she's here it'll be time enough
to sell Brownlow the picture. I'll need
the thousand all right and I'll have
her."
Hector hummed airily as he ogled
his mud mercury.
so you've sent her every dollar"
Except the rent; you know l paid
the rent this month"
Does she know how hard up
why, Fm not so hard up, Hector"
protested the painter. 'I'm discovered,
arriving, my ship is coming in.''
HAS it left France?" with a subtle
sigh.
IF l can only keep WE'LL" resumed
thatcher, coughing stertorously, eff
can only keep well and finish these"
He waved his bony hand at row of
sketches and half-fnished pictures
streWn about. Then with feverish
haste he attacked the work before
hlm, and when darkness fell the light
IN ms eyes was shining and the
patches of red on his cheeks were red
der and hotter Hector made tea, but
the painter could not eat and would
not stop his work even when the gas
was Lighted and his friend put on his
coat for an evening out.
Il must work while my vogue lasts"
he explained. Besides, she will need
the money. She has debts and l dare
say she wants to help her mother. Hec-
tor, you remember her mother-the
old, white-haired woman we met in
Lombardy? l wonder if Leontine will
bring her old mother"
And while Hector was gone Thatcher
sketched and painted and worked till
his hand shook and his head ached
Then he stood before "The Chrysafl-
themum" and hoped. 1t was like that
in the studio for days and weeks and
months. Thatcher's vogue waxed as
his strength waned, and then there
came day when his brush fell upon
the rug and his large head hung limp
upon his fiat breast. Hector put him
to bed and called doctor. For few
days he told dream-tales with his eyes
open and filmed, recognizing nobody,
but incoming always of Leontine "The
Chrysanthemum." When he awoke
from the long trance he asked for his
letters. Hector handed him the lit
tie pile, watching as he strove to sep
arate the little mauve-colored square
ones with the Paris date-line from the
rest. He tore one open at last and
tried to read, but he could not hold
the paper steady.
Read it to me, Hector" he whis-
pered, "read it loud; there's buzz
in my ears"
Hector read the letters from
France one after the other in order
OF their dates. They were jolly, flip
pant. cajoling letters. She acknowl-
edged the receipt of money, but in
the postscript. every day discover
a new old debt" she exclaimed, airily,
"but I am nearly free of them" The
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-17
A COSTLY
CHRYSANTHEMUM
BY JOHN H. RHETERY.

"T'HATCHER," cried a CHEEKY voice
from the corner of the studio,
1Oh, llatch!"
aWhat is it?" growled Thatcher,
shifting his easel and fumbling over a
pile of twisted tubes. He was thin and
pale but for the patch of red on his
cheek; his eye was dilated and fever
i'll. "What is it Hector ?' he repeated.
@Ain't mad are you?" chirruped Hec-
Tor, coming out from the screen be-
hind which he had been washing
dishes.
Mad? No; why should I be mad?"
aTm going to ask you delicate
question, that's all, Thatch %
1Well?"
aSaw Brownlow last night at the ex-
hibition," parried Hector, wiping a
plate.
aNo question about that" mur-
INJURED Thatcher. lolling back and
sqainting at his picture.
well, don't fly off now, Thatch. He
asked me to ask you if you't take
thousand dollars for"
For what?" The painter turned
quickly and there was hard, challeng-
ng note in his words and manner.
For The Chrysanthemum,'" an
swered Hector, pausing in his dish
wlping and looking pleadingly at his
friend.
Thatcher had turned back to his
easel. He was biting his thin lip. His
aand was trembling, but there was no
resolution in the frown upon his pale
forehead.
what do you mean by asking me
seeh a question:" asked the painter,
without turning.
Mean? Why do l ever mean? I
snink it's a good price; | know you
aeea the money: you haven't any thing
Use nnished. Brownlow is the richest
snateur in New York. Mean? / Just
mean that you ought to take it. Sell
me Chrysanthemum.' When she
fomes over if she comes. you can paint
mother for yourself: if she don't"
shut up, Hector!" roared Thatch-
y painting furiously so that the
safum OF his brush could be heard in
ne still room. Then after a long
Fsuse: Il won't sell it-hear that.
Hector?"
me painter got up, lighted cigar
wy and stood before the only finished
s.ure on his dreary walls. 1t was of
woman. yellow-haired and smiling.
i, blue eyes luminous in the half
ka'' her gloved hand lolling across
- eage OF a cafe table. Hector
,;.s .,s'leo softly and disappeared be-
s.la the screen. Thatcher, rapt and
a1''c' stood staring at The Chrysan-
Iemum. Then the friend came forth
pahg MS hands, patient, CHEEKY, the
.ss fe OF health. He plunged his
Ing nngers into bucket of model
s. s cay and with stray glances at
=. 'cners work, sang softly to him
~ M TOT half an hour they worked in
N' .nce' the painter resting now and
4 a as, as Il weary, the sculptor, aprored
-, - aiert' whistling or singing, in the
asuerance aan Of health and hope.
,,.,l match, he said at last, winkine
NY At the lay figure ON his table.
.aa sa me $40. Thatch?"
ssarting. 3a'' '"e pa'h'ef'
hector whistled ia paloma. for
..,n n'inutes. Then:
sant." se''ias extrasa-
h,a cher struck his hush handle
thin Jaroinlere of sand, folded his
! tor,. aaaos and with a wistful smile
.ned ~ On his friend.
s'of, he began. "rd better tell
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-17
How she Knew.

A little girl from crowded tene-
ment-house was delightedly telling a
friend in the college settlement about
panion.
''She's just perfect lady, that's what
she is," said the child.
Huh! How do you know she's a
perfect Lady," questioned her friend
you've known her only two days"
Its easy enough telling" was the
indignant answer. II know she's per-
feet lady because she makes me teel
polite all the time"
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When a Hint Failed.

The kaiser's barber is an incorri-
eible late conner. Some time ago he
kept his royal master waiting sew
eral minutes. On his appearance the
kaiser, in fit of generous irony.
presented him with costly gold
chronometer, leaving it to the barber
to guess the real reason for the gift.
The servants inability to arrive up
to time continued, however, until at
last the kaiser demanded, impatient
ly: slave you still got the watch I
gave you?"
"Yes. your majesty" was the an
5wcr. "here it is.
"Well," came the royal reply, "as it
doesn't seem to go very well. here is
another"
And the next moment the stupefied
hair dresser had in his hand nickel
plated time keeper valued at five
skillings.-Chicago Record-Herald.
A Pleasant iiccentricity.
Why not be eccentric by praising
people ?-Atchison Globe
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-17
As They Sparked.

"You, Ethel!"
"Well, papa?"
Tell that young man just because
he calls himself literary light Is
no reason why the gas should be
turned down in the parlor. Chicago
Daily News.
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Advic. Away. ON Tan.

Mrs Crimsonbeak-1 believe it's
more pleasant to give than to receive.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-If yol mean ati.
vice, of course you do. :. Yonl crs
Statesman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-17

Why not be eccentric by praising
people ?-Atchison Globe
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

J. J. Stokes writes from Nome Co his brother W. $. Stokes, proprietor ot the P4elhc Hotel. under date ot Jan. ?. The letter in pm, reads as follows;
 1.-Two new strikes are reported over from Candle deek and the other from Gold Rur. t IS reported that sloo per dav to the rocker Is being mide on these creeks.
 Council City will have big boom this spring owing Co the rich showines from Ophir crsek last year The pay streak has been found to be several feet in width from 10 to 90 feet in depth and sigh, miles long. About 700 men are getting out winter dumps Wages range rom $ ,o s7 ger dly and bond
 Mr. and Mrs Vaught old time redden,s
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A.
 DAY WITH ROCKER
Is Being Taken Out of Gold Run and the
 Other Creeks of Nome

of Uvea and well-known In Skagway are running a general mechanics store. J. F. Smith and Joe KOllsh are still work Ing in the pos, office. Both are well. known In Skagway.
 Mr Farrell and sister who were engaged in the dry goods business In Skigway in the days Of % and 1900 are running like business in Nome.
 Everybody seems prosperous.
 The weather was fine the fOreplrt of the winter but since New Years It has been one continuous blizzard"
 Stokes writes further that Nome is very jolly camp. Social dances are of daily occurrence and champagne flows freely.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
MAKE TRAILU
White Horse Board of Trade
 Taking Action.

At meeting of the board of trade, Fri- day afternoon, the subject of trail from White Horse to the placer mines Cn the Dalton trail, came up for discussion, says the White Horse Star. lt was the sense of the meeting that everything possible should be done to further the building of ihis trail and that on the arrival of Gov. Ross the matter should be brought to hls notice and that he be requested to use his Influence with the authorities In pushing lt to completion. 10 Msjor Synder, commanding the N. w.. N. P, has slgnlhed his Intentlon of send log out q party of men as soon as the snow Is otf, to, select the shortest and most prde' tleable ute.
 The majors Interest In the matter rel ties solely 10 the need of an all Canadian high way for the quick transportation of sup piles and the transfer of members of the police to different points on the D lton trln and the Porcuplne district.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
TWO TRIPS
The Elihu Thomson Comes
 Only On Short Run.

The information contained yesterday In the Alaskan that the Ellhu Thomson would ply on the Lynn canal all season. seems to be denied by an article m the Se- altle Times. which says that that steamer will only make two special trips to this port, then only comes as tar as Taku after that.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Just Take n Look.

These are just common every div prices. Nothing special except the quality and that Is especially fine: Preferred stock of fruits, 2se for 2i lb can.
 Gilt edge pitted cherries, 3oe. White pitted cherries, 2Se. Fresh Washington ranch eggs, 2s; doz. Fresh Yakima creamery butter, 3se lb' Topl Topa oranges per doz, 2Sc. Washington navels per dog, 2Se. Full stock of ilms and jellies. Coffee that sells ln Seattle for 3oe, we are selling for 2se per 10. lf' your brand of coffee don't suit, please give this trial. Solp, soap, soap, of all kinds, cheap
 Respectfully yours,
 C. E Frank. Franks Grocery,
 Corner Ninth and State S'.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
ARt orr FOR DAWSON
Three Skasw4y Men Lsavs For a
 Long Muih.

On ve>,srtlv's train NssNTs S,urgi.l, Erickson and M,Culey, all well known ln Sl>aeway. lett tor White Horse, thence Co Dawson by shanks mares.
 Todsv Patrick Murray will le5v, to join the other three lt White Horse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
No,io. of s,oekhoIdsr,' Meeting

The annual meeting of the Stockholt- CTS Ot the Engineer Mining Complnv will take plsc- on the 2Sth div ot April, 1902, at 2 9. m, lt the Firemen'S hall. at Sksg- way. Alaska. for the purpose of electing the Board of Dir ctorS for the ensuing wear and trans 4lling Such other business 1S may lawfully come before the stockholders. Bvortsf or the Board Of Directors.
 Oscar Garj,
 Secretary. Skigwav, March 2S, I0]2.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Masonic hoeting

There will be a special meeting cf White Pass odge, F. X. AIM. at Masonic Hall, Friday Evening, April 4, al S:co o'clock.
 Work in E. A.
 Sojouming and visiting brethen are cordially invited to meet with us.
 By order ot .hc W. N uicorgc Howard. Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
EAGLE
American Bird Shot By
 Wharf Attaehe.

A fine specimen of the Amsricui e'Gle was shot Thursday by Wit Alden, wh .rf' inger at Moore's wharf. The bird Was on the cliff back of the wharf. It measured seven feet from tip to tip of the wings.
 It Is now to be mounted and will grats the interior of Moore'S wharf office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Now Platforms and Styles

E. R. Peoples brought from San Fran cisco a more varied and elegant assortment of carpets, tapestries and furnishings than h IS ever before been imported Into Alaska. While .bsent Mr. Peoples visited the lead Ing furniture stores and factories on the 60 st.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
For Sale

One.quarter or one-haIf interest In claim No. 2I, Summit creek, Big Salmon. One of the most promising locations in Biz Sal mon district. Apply to A. l.. Bindley, Customs and Mining Broker White Horse, Y. T. 3tm2o
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
COTTAGE ClIY TODAY
Should ArrIvo in Port Early ThIs
 Forenoon.

The Cottage City should arrive In port sarlv this forenoon. lt Is expected thlt besides the soldiers she will hve f4ir passenger list.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Hundreds of eyes reli the advertising .olumnS 0f the Alaskan elch tlv. They can these columns closely. Business men do you want reSuitS' We have the proper medium Phone 70 for ths man with the rate ciTt Co tlll
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Skagway, March 2S, Iol2.

lt Is the continual pounding away keeping everllStinglv at it--that brings success in advertising.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
TO MARK THE DAY
EASTER JEwELRY

EASTER JEwELRY should be worn.
 The opening of the spring season finds us ready with very pleasing col lection of Jewelry, Hair Ornaments, Belts, Toilet Articles and Fancy Goods. All of these things are so attractive that the impulse to buy great many will come to all who sec. Prices will permit of liberal purchases.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Furnished rooms and houses for rent advertised in the Daily Allskan-alwayS bring plenty of applicants.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

IT you want to gain entrance into the nomeS of the buying class, place your ad' .rtiSement in the Daily Alaskan.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

All the deleaeles of the season at the Royal Cafe. Lunches put up on short notice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Fines, meal ln the eitv at Royal Cafe. Evevthlrg hrst-cliSs. The best Of service guaranteed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. s. J. Baker returned on the Dol phn from an extended Visit to the states. P. SchalSmidt-is expected on the Hum boldt.
 T.R. Pumphrey who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at the Red CT Ss ho-- pltal has passed the crisis and Is now re- covering.
 Geo. F. Henton Is in Sln Francisco where he Is awaiting adyices as to what point he will locate as the representative of the publishing house with which he will be employed. His family will jlln him some time In June or July.
 -c-
 Lee Billings went to Seattle on the Princess May
 J. ]. MeGillcudv, well known among the railroad boys and hotel men at Skag- way, arrived from Dawson last night. He Is registered it the Dewey.
 -o-
 Fred [. Gidner came cut fFom Dawson last night and is awaiting the Cottage City, at the Dewey, to proceed to Seattle and buy another stock of goods for the Dawson market.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

F Rent ane For Sale cards for sale n this ofiice.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Tv Gilt Edge restaurant, best home cooking in citv. lf you don't believe lt, try lt and be convinced.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Dressmalting Parlor.

Mrs. Boxlev has removed her drsssmak- ing parlor to Fifth avenue, next 10 Frye Bruhn Co.,, where she will be pleased 10 see her old patrons as well 1S new ones,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

French dinner with ice cream, at the Pack Train Restaurant, Sunday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
Notice.

When YOU go to Selklrk, stop si the Seattle hotel. SGprsr. bed ani breakfast. s2. 30. Short orders 7st.
 mast C. t. Carpenter Prp.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Chicken dinner at the Pack Train Res- tsurant todiv.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Get prices at Rov'i Laundry for family work, special rates in rough dry, next to new electric pllnt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT

The following uelmcrr orc schedule. arrive ou th. dates named
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

P sworth ( Aggcrs. wholesale dealrrs ..nrrth avenue. between Broadway and
 p, streets. received by last boat :hoice poultry. hut' e and 'ege' tables
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Lee Billings went to Seattle on the Princess May
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

P. Schalsmidt-is expected on the Hum bOldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-04-05

Mrs. s. ]. Baker returned on the Dol phln from an extended Visit to the states.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-04-11
One Cent a Mile to Texas.

On account of the Confederate
Veteran Reunion, April 22nd to 25th
round trip will tickets be sold to DIAL
las. via the Cotton Belt at very low
rate of ONE CENT A MILE. This
rate is open to everybody. Tickets
will be sold April 18th and Goth and
will be limited to May 2nd for return,
but will be extended to May Is if de-
sired. Stop overs will be allowed at
any points in Arkansas or Texas on
Ell ther going or returning trip. Low
rate side tri p tickets will be sold from
Dallas to all parts of Texas, Oklahoma
and Indian Territory. The round trip
rate from Columbia will be S15. 25.
Ii you ever expect to visit Texas this
will be the chance. of your life to do
so. For ate and schedule from your
town and for handsomely illustrated
pamphlets describing Arkansas and
Tex as write to w. q. ADAMS,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
!2l North Cherry Street, Nashville,
Tenn. 2S.4t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-04-11
SHORT WEIGHT IN FLOUR.
Mlllers' association Will Adopt
Measures to Eradicate Evil.

Nashville, Tenn, April 9-The
Southeastern Millers' Association,
which was organized last month in
Chattanooga. met at the Duncan yes
terday and set on foot movement
calculated to bring about radical
reform in milling conditions and COM
petition in the South by the eradica-
tion of the short weight evil. A
committee was appointed to carry out
the instructions of the association in
this particular, and the most drastic
measures Will be taken by the millers
in their organized capacity to stamp
out this apparently growing evil.
E. P. Bronson, president of the asso-
citation, who has made long and
bitter fight against the method Of al
legged swindling in the Southeast, said
that in the State of Georgia alone he
believed INSCRIPTIONS millers were
defrauding the consumers out of an
amount of flour equal to 81, 600, 600 an
nually.
In this crusade the Southeastern
Association will seek co operation of
like organizations in Kentucky, Vir-
GINA, North and South Carolina.
A committee appointed to report on
plans for the eradication of the short
weight evil is composed of William
E. Castle Louisville Joseph Lecompte.
Lexington, KY. ;E. G. Andrews,
Nashville; w. A. Dale, Columbia
E. p. Bronson. Nashville
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-04-11
'7om Arrays 7velcome at our store"
MAURJ- DRY GOODS co.
OVER THE COUNTY.

Notary Public blanks for sale az this
office. If
For SALE:-A good second hand sur.
rey. Inquire at this Office. If
For cheapest and best pictures made
in Columbia, see Young's samples. tt
For SALE:-An extra good driving
mare. Good style, and gentle inquire
at this Office. tt
Miss Daisy Kemp has gone to Will
Transport to visit her aunt, Mrs.
Harris
Horse LosT-Sorrel mare, 141a hands
high, 10 years old, white star, foretop
shered. Left my place at Britton.
April 1st. Reward for information,
1t BEN STEPHENSON.
At the commencement exercises Of the
Medical department of the University of
Nashville last week, the valedictory ad-
dress was delivered by DIR. Macmillan
N. Cook of Santa Fe. this county.
Mrs. Hint Frierson and Miss Camille
Gordon returned Tuesday from a
visit to Mrs. Hunter Mcdonald of
Nashville Mrs. Mcdonald and her
little son accompanied them home.
The Lane Cooper Furniture Co., of
Mt. Pleasant, has an advertisement in
this issue of the Herald. This firm car
ries large, up-to- date line of house
hold goods, and as they buy in carload
lots, pay cash and get all discounts they
are thereby enable to make very low
prices. Housekeepers would do we'll
to call on them when in need of anything
in their line.
On next Saturday April -, all par
especially the Orr's and kittrells
who have relatives buried in the old
Hunter Gene terry, near Porter's Chapel, |
will meet and spend the day in having
he cemetery cleaned. 1t is in bad re-
1air, and many monuments have fallen |
md broken, among them being the one
o the memory of Mr.. Seth Kittrell, who
vas so well known and beloved during
lis life time. Let all persons interested
re on hand. The day will be we'll spent.