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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
She Deciphers Addresses.

Patty Lyle Collins. southern wo-
an, is said to be the best chirograph-
ical expert in the world. She is en-
ployed by the postoffice department at
Washington, where she deciphers some
of the addresses OF letters that would
otherwise not reach their destination.
Out of every 100000 letters received
dead" every year the system of deliv-
cry by her has been so perfected that
the majority of them reach their desti-
nation in an astonishingly short time,
and this she does without breaking the
seals. In her record year she supplied
them on 81 per cent. of the cases, a
fact which in itself bespeaks the enor-
nous work this clever woman does day
BY day.-Washiugton Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
NEGROES GOING NORTH.
Report That Halt . Million Negroes
Are Preparing to Migrate to
the Northern States.

Through an organized movement by
Rev. J. Henry Duckrey, Of Cambridge,
Mass, 500,Ouo negroes will have emil
grated from the south to points be-
tween Troy, N. Y, Boston and Provj-
dence within three years. The work OF
arranging for the migration has been
carried on secretly By the Northeast
ern and Western immigration society,
of which Mr.. DucHey is the president.
The organization has unlimited money
as its command, subscribed by wealthy
men and women who believe that this
scheme is the safe and sure solution Of
the negro problem.
The negroes will be distributed along
the line of the Boston and Maine rail-
road. Many of the coming negroes are
skilled laborers and some are women,
but all are seeking employment The
colored men say they are willing to
join the labor unions, but if the unions
do not want them they will come just
the same. Mr.. Duckery is In close
touch with persons in Troy, Albany
and eastern cities, and says that from
the encouragement given him he be-
lieves he can get 10000 persons out of
the south by November l.
A manufacturer of paper boxes at
Cambridge, Mass, has agreed to en-
ploy 100 of the colored women and ar
rangements are now being perfected
whereby several thousand colored per-
sons of both sexes will find work. A
large numDer will remain in northeI n
cities, while some will be sent to the
farming districts. Many persons be-
lieve that the coming of so many ne
groes to this section will fill the poor
houses and cause wild descents to be
made upon the charity organizations.
Many others believe that the working
men here to-day will be cut out of en-
ployment. On the other hand, the
members of the emigration society as
sert that they are perfectly able to take
care of every colored man and woman
coming here, and each will be provid-
! ed with employment. Mr.. Duckery has
letters from business men who offer to
furnish employment to the color.~ peo-
pie immediately.-N. Y. World.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
IMPROVEMENTS IN PORTO RICO
The "TrOw1ey" and the Automobile
American Inventions That Are
Duly Appreciated.

Every year shows the advance Of
American industries and civic reform
in Porto Rico. A writer in the Outlook
describes the big, yellow electric car
swinging along under the ruined walls
OF Fort Cristobal. Here one has the
old and the new together: The Span
list building and the American trolley"
THE 'trowley' is more change Ponce
to America says prosperous native
merchant, than all the Americanos."
During the week in February when
Admiral Higginson's feet lay at anchor
in the harbor of Ponce, one-third of the
population rode on the electric cars to
the Playa, or port, two miles away.
The automobile, too, has invaded Por-
to Rico. A transinsular express and
passenger service of automobile wagons
has been operating between Ponce and
San Juan for year.
Every visitor to San Juan notices the
clean, well-paved streets. Four years
ago the rain was the only street-clean-
ing department, and did it's work only
on the slopes. In Ponce and other cit
les gangs of prisoners in brown canvas
uniforms keep the cutters clean, and
there are the beginnings of thorough
sewerage system.
Three years ago ice was a luxury; now
every town of Importance has an Ice
plant, and many private enterprises, like
the large American sugar "centrales," or
rolling mills, have refrigerating sys-
tens.
Electric lights make the streets bril-
liant, and nearly all Porto Rican houses
are lighted by electricity. Telephones
are In operation in Ponce snd San Juan,
and the attendant at the Spanish CEN
tral exchange answers: 'Hello!"
Since the bureau of insuNr telegraph
received the telegraph system from the
signal corps in February, 1901, the num-
Der OF offices has increased from ten to
49, Moreover, business men who never
used the old, Enthusiastically Spanish
tape instruments appreciate the prompt
ness and efficiency of the new service.
1t is natural that the island industries.
which are the chief interest of Amer
leans, should have improved. New ma
chinery rolls the sugar-cane, and where,
three years ago, long lines of bull-carts
slowly dragged small loads of cane to
the old Spanish mills, narrow-gague
railroads have been put in, and Amer
lean locomotives haul trains of ten-ton
cars all day and night to the great sugar.
mills of the American companies.
Most promising of all aspects of the
new Porto Rico is the cooperation in
business of Porto Ricans with Amer
leans. They unite in banking, shipping
and manufacturing enterprises. More
than that, the Porto Ricans not only
welcome the Americans on commercial
grounds-they might do that and still
hate them-but they show in dress, in
little habits of life, and in their eager
ness to learn the English language, that
their intercourse with Americans is not
merely superficial, not merely matter
OF business convenience. The Amer
lean spirit has struck deeper than the
skin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
Meanaat Wan.

The meanest man in Illinois lives at Gem
tralia. He put large porcelain egg IN the
nest of an ambitious hen and found that the
eggs she had afterward laid wee increased IN
size Then he put goose egg IN the nest;
the aforesaid hen laid an egg just as large.
He was so pleased with the seneme that he
put a whitewashed football in the nest and
awaited results When he went the next
time to search for eggs he found one as high
as football, but no hen in sight. Securing
the egg. he saw engraved on it by the hen
photography these words. I'm no ostrich,
but | have done my best" Later he found
the hen inside of the egg.-Leaf River (lll.)
Mirror
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
Pe-ru-na Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio
Gentlen7en:==="I can cheerfully
ru=na and believe with good effect.

DIRAL SCHLEY of the foremost notable heroes of the
~ Nineteenth Century that the heart
every Spaniard A of steady nerve head
daunted courage and prompt decision
Approached by friend recently his opinion asked the
the national catarrh Without
slightest hesitation he this remedy his endorsement 1t appeared
conversation Puna has been used his family where
it is favorite remedy
indicate the wonderful hold that
the minds of the American people
question that great and famous Admiral Schley
could have other for giving his endorsement Peruna
positive conviction that the remedy is all that he
is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
LET THIS" COUPON BE YOUR MESSENGER OF DELNERANCE
FROM KIDNEY, BLADDER, AND URINARY TROUBLES 3

It's the people who
d o u bit and b eco m Q
cured while they doubt
who praise D0an's Pills
the highest.
Aching backs are eased.
Hip, back, and loin pains
overcome. Swelling Of the
limbs and dropsy signs
vanish.
They correct urine with
brick-dust sediment, high
colored, pain in passing,
dribbling, frequency, bed
wetting. Doan's Kidney
Pills remove calculi and
gravel. Relieve heart pal
pitation, sleeplessness,
heada che, nervousness,
dizziness.
TAYLoRyILLE, Missy
tried everything for a weak
back and got no relief until
] used Doan's Pills.
]. N. LEWIS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Telephone mistakes may have their serious
tides A man who wanted to communicate
with another named Jones looked in the
directory and then called up number. Pres
emily came through the receiver soft fem.
mime "Hello!' and he asked, who is that!"
'This is Mrs. Jones'"
"Have you any idea where your husband
is?'' -.
He couldn't understand why she rang of"
SO sharply until he looked in the book again
and discovered that he had called up tho
residence of widow.-N. Y. Yorker.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
Greatest Pittsburr.

The Pittsburg district has more in.
dustrial superlatives than any other
similar area on earth. It has the great
est iron and steel works, the greatest
electric plants, the largest glass houses,
friedrich yards, potteries, and at the
same time is the center of the worlds
greatest coal and coking fields.-Ds-
troit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
ENDORSES PE-RU-NA.
say that Mrs. Schley has taken Pc
W. S. SCHLEY--=Wasfin d. c.

The fact Peruna has all opposition and has its
the hearts of the people The natural thdy which SO
people about giving endorsements to medyis
giving way Gratitude and desire to help others has inspired
thousands of people give public tor Peuna who
heretofore would have consented to such publicity
Never before the annals of medicine has happened that
national international reputation have been willing
give unqualified and public endorsements proprietary remedy
No Of advertising could have accomplished such result
has merits Peruna caa OF whatever
phase location in the human body This why receives
MANY notable and unique endorsements.
Address The Pelna Drug Mfg Co.. Columbus Chic for free
literature eatarh.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
A Doctors RetOrt.

Every doctor knows the man and woman
who cultivate the habit of accosting him in
the street and in the guise of ordinary con-
versation try to extract free medical advice.
One such inquirer greeted an eminent physi-
elan with the remark:
you think so?"
Excellent" was the reply, 'fbut in your
case it seems pity to waste the fish. Lon.
don Outlook,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
Modern Sherlock.

The modern Sherlock was told to spot the
suspected man.
"Well," said Sherlock, II have at leas.
found that his wife is away on vacation"
How did you find that out!" asked the
mystifed friend.
''He is wearing safety pin instead of q
suspender button. Chicago Daily News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Carrie-"Tm sure you misjudge Mr.. Sweet
ser, papa He is man of great ambitions.
You should hear him tell of the things he is
going to do" Carries Papa-"And | sup.
pose I'm one of 'em; but reckon he'll find
it harder to accomplish than he fancies it is. !"
Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Benevolent Old Lady loutside Of candy
and III buy you stick of candy" Small
Urchin-'Ta Tanks; dat wot me mudder made
me cry for. She keeps de store. Harvard
Ian
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

'De unluckiest man" said Unde Eben, us
de one dat sits aroun' buildin' castles in de
air, when he ought to be patchin' de roof on
de summer kitchen. Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Spartacus-Wo are a great incentive
to manly courage.
marticus-That's right. Since I've been
married and had few tits with my wife
the prospects of scrap with the meanest
man on earth seems like mere child's play
to me-Baltimore American.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Don't you think the public cares, for
Shakespeare" eyes" answered Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes, "the public cares great deal
for Shakespeare, and seriously resents the
way some of us actors abuse him. Wash
inpton Star
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Marked Down.-Stella-"B what makes
you think the duke is bargain?" Bella
HE is in reduced circumstances. New
York Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Same Old Bluff-"This preeipiee," ex-
planned the guide, "is known as Lovers
Leap" Same old bluff, eh?" remarked
the blaze tourist-Philade1ph Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.--Mrs Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

A bird in the hand is not so musical as one
in the tree.--Puck.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Mrs. Ascum-" Your boy is at college now,
en-! He's pretty bright, too, isn't he?" Mrs.
Malaprop-"Yes indeed. His professor
says he's regular genesis. '-Philadelphia
Press
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

The reason yo,l can
get this trial free Is be-
cause they cure Kidney
fills and will prove Il to
you.
WEST BRANCH, Mich
"Doan's Kidney Pills hit the
case, which was an unusual
=. desire to urinate - had to
get up five or six times Of
q night. / think diabetes
was well underway, the
feet and ankles swelled.
There was an intense pain
in the back, the heat OF
which would feel like put
ting ones hand up to .
lamp chimney. I have
used the free trial and two
full boxes of Doan's Pills
with the satisfaction OF
feeling that ] am cured.
They are the remedy par
excellence"
B. F. BALI.ARn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

People whose nerves are on edge are in
capable of cutting much of 6gure.-Chicago
journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

0bstinacy is ever most positive when j,
is most in the wrong.-Madam Necker.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund moneyif it fails to cure. Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

June Tint Butter Color makes top Of
the market butter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

You cannot reach the heart with the hea
alone.-Ram's Horn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

They equal those
that have been cost
ing You from $500
to $500. The inn
mense sale of w. L.
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
ona Colt proves there is
value In Douglas shoes,
Corona fs the highest
grade Pat.Leather made.
Fast Color Eyelets used,
Oar 81 Cit Edqe Line cduus
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

George Sand: Vanity is the quicksand Of
reason.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

Power dwells with Elmer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

enc for the cure of all forms of Kidney
and Bladder troubles, and all diseases
peculiar to women, that will equal
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Ninety-eight
per cent of the cases treated with
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that have
come under our observation have been
cured. We sell our medicine on a posi-
tive guarantee, if directions are fol-
lowed, and money will be refunded if
cure is not effected. Manufactured by
Smith Medical Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Price SO cents and S1.0O. Trial Sample
mailed free. For sale by all druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12

OH Edge line cannot be ecudIled AZ ann nSice
Shoes By mail, Is cents extra. Iiinstr.fai
Cstaicg free. W. /. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-11-12
w. L. DOUGLAS
$50 & g SHOES v ysSe

You can save from So to SIS yearly BY
wearing w. I. Douglas $3.50 or So shoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12
Queen of the Mountains.

Jortsr springs. Lumpkin County. Ga. June 1 Is Oct ls; came nlanAgemant as heretofore. Daily mail Ben Aslsphoas- For booklet ads
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12
CARDINALS BEGIN FIGHT
STRUGGLE OVER SUCCESSOR
 CARRIED TO DYING PoNTIFF.
MSre Talk of Gibbons-Baltimore Prelate Seriously Considered as
 a Possible Candidate.

Rome Cable to Chicago Tribune.
 The bitter struggle between the caroi- nais for the honor of wearing the papal crown was carried to the bedside of the dying Pontif today.
 Not only did Cardinal Rampoila have an interview with Leo XIII. regarding the pApal succession, but the Pope, hoping to avert a schism which might injure the church, ordered all the cardinals to as- semble at his bedside tonight His col- lapse late in the afternoon interfered with the plans. and he was compelled to limit the interview to Cardinals oregiia. Gotti and voipe.
 Gibbons a Possibility.
 The Italian cardinals are almost hope lessly divided, and this fact has led to the serious consideration of the name of Car dinal Gibbons of Baltimore as candi- date for the papal throne upon which the several factions in the sacred college might unite in the event of a deadlock. Cardinal Gibbons is therefore brought in- to the contest. It Is asserted that he will have the votes of a small group of car dinals from the outset and that If elect ed he would interrupt the long succession of Italian popes with evident benefit to the real interests of the church.
 It is noted as significant that the name of Cardinal Gibbons has been mentioned frequently today and that even the news- papers of Rome are beginning to discuss his probable candidacy.
 The Tribuna tonight devotes an article to Cardinal Gibbons. which ends as fol- lows:
 Opposition to Gibbons.
 The partisans of Americanism have in the past often spoken of Cardinal Gibbons as possible successor to Leo XIII.
 'The idea was for many reasons too daring to become a reality. but 1t would not have appeared altogether impossible without the Spanish-American war, which rendered Cardinal Gibbons position ex- cessively delicate with the Catholics and the remainder of the world. He would not be a Pope of the two American con- tinents, or even an Amerlcanist. but Pope of the United States. against which would rise the Spanish cardinals with all the prestige of their indisputable loyalty to the apostolic see, and who would have on their side the greater part of the Latin cardinals.
 This does not mean that in case a con- ciave is held Cardinal Gibbons will be without influence. On the contrary he will have power which will be exercised by him with wisdom in favor of a can- didate who will agree with the state of modern civilization.
 Glad Gibbons is Coming.
 Qualification was expressed by the American prelates here on learning that Cardinal Gibbons sailed today for Rome As the conclave will not take place until at least ten days after the demise of the Pope, his eminence will arrive in ample time to participate.
 Outside of Americans. Cardinal Gibbons coming excites widespread interest, as he is regarded as the representative of the modern progressive spirit of tn United States. It is recognized that one of the chief issues at tho conclave will be be- tween the advocates of modern progress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12
Great Southern Hotel,
 Gulf Port, Miss.

will open for business on Saturday. July 25th This Is q thoroughly modern. up-to-date conn single or en suite. with or without bath telephone in every room. hot and cold running water, electric lights. electric fans: all win- dows and doors thoroughly screened; a full orchestra will give concerts twice day during the season. We have all of the out door amusements. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan. with white help throughout the house. For reservation of roorns rates and further particuiars. address Cyrus H. Clarke. Managsr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12

Cooke Springs, Ala.
 This noted Everything has been thoroughly renovated accommodations rstcass every particular The Waters Black Sulphur Iron and L No mosquitoes No malaria mountains You leave Montgomery the afternoon Sdings the evening. Good board Dancing pavilion Rates reasonable. Special to families Hotel in fifty feet of depot
 r. J. LAW, Proprietor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12
SUMMER RESORTS AND HOTELS. WAHNETAH INN,
 At TallapOOsa, Ga.

Now open for guests. Ths wahnetah Inn is located In the mountains of Northwest Geor- gia, 400 feet above the seq, go miles west of Ala. the main line of the Southern Rail. way. Easily reached from all parts of the country. This magnificent hotel b strictly high class and modern. having elevator, electric lights and bells. hot and cold water through out the house. rooms in suites with private ments. music and dancing. pool and billiards
 lawn tennis, galfette. bowling alley. ping pong. auet etc, etc. Rates, 7oo to Si4.6o per week, S26 co to $40 co per month. For fur ther information address. L. ?. BAIRD. Pro- prietor. Tallapoosa, Ga su-St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-12
Denver, Col, and return S35.OS
and the supporters of conservative tradi.
France and Germany Clash.

ana the supporters or conservative traol- tons.
 France and Germany Clash.
 The sacred college is split into two hos tile factions led respectively by Germany and France. Germany is known to favor Gotti and France leans toward Rampolia or any other cardinal known to be beyond the circle of German influence.
 The premature campaigning, which chiefly is in behalf of Cardinal Gotti. who has become known as Emperor Williams candidate, has had the effect of causing serious confusion and almost dissension among the cardinals. The friends of France especially are extremely active in opposing what is described as the possi- bility of a Germanized Pope. The French Ambassador called at the Vatican five times today and consulted with some of the cardinals. He pointed out that Cardinal Gottis election would finally seal the fate of the church offl- ciafly in France.
 Rampolla Appeals to Leo XIII.
 Cardinal Rampolla. who chiefly is ident- flied with the French interests, was among the cardinals consulted. He has no chance of election himself to the papal chair. but is credited with controlling ten votes in the conclave.
 The canvassing today became so active that Rampoila took the extraordinary course of seeking to Invoke the influence of the dying PontiR himself This, it is now known. was the subject of Cardinal RAmpolia's hours interview with His Ho- illness this morning. It is known also that he succeeded in his purpose, whatever it may have been. The wonderful mind of the man whose vitality seems superior to all physical disabilities seized the oc- casion to do one more service for the church. He ordered all cardinals In Rome to be summoned to assemble at his bed. side tonight, but the undertaking proved too great, even for his indomitabIe will, to carry out. The relapse came and he was obliged to limit the interview to two or three cardinals.
 The situation, however. has developed pretty clearly that it will be impossible to elect any cardinal specially indorsed or specially opposed by any great Flu ropean power. Hence 1t is that in view of the almost hopeless division among the Italian cardinals the suggestion of the election of Cardinal Gibbons has been se- riously considered.