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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
HOUSEHOLD BITS.
items of Information Pertaining to
q Variety of Small
Matters.

TO clean tlnWare use. powdered
whiting moistened with little par.
affin. Polish with leather or with q
pad of old newspaper
A new tooth brush should be soaked
in cold water for some hours before
being used, as this will prevent the
bristles coming out.
Match marks on polished or tar
nished surface may be removed by
being first rubbed with cut lemon
and then with rag dipped in clean
water.
When cleaning wall paper do so
with lump of dough made of -four
mixed with a little soda water. The
soda will not injure the paper and the
work will be done more rapidly with
it.
Lavatory pipes may be cleansed of
soap and slime by leaving a good
handful of common salt in the basin
over night. The salt will gradually
dissolve and the first flush of water in
the morning will clear the pipe.
II ink be spilled on the carpet 1t
may be taken up without leaving q
stain if dry salt be applied imme-
diately. AS the salt becomes discol-
ored brush it off ana apply more Wet
slightly. Continue till the ink has
disappeared
A useful cement for eaarthenware
vessels is found in white lead. Spread
it on strips of calico and secure with
bands Of twine. This method is only
suitable for eaarthenware pans, ETC.,
which are intended for service and
not for ornament.
Use boot trees if you would be eco
nomical; they not only keep the boots
in shape but they stretch out the
leather and prevent its forming deep
creases and then cracking. The same
boots should not be worn every day;
it is far more economical to have at
least two pairs, and on taking one
pair off put it on the trees for "a
hours to dry and get into proper
shape again.
If a new shoe does not conform
comfortably to the shape of the foot
put on a smoothly fitting stocking,
fasten the shoe and put the foot into
as warm water as can be comfortably
borne, covering the instep. Hold the
| foot in the water until the leather is
quite wet, then keep the shoe on till
thoroughly dried. This treatment will
| not harm the finest patent or other
| leather and makes any style of shoe
| fit with perfect ease
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
CONCERNING COATS.
New Models and Materials for the
Winter Season-yelvet lt
to the Fore.

Goats are to be much worn this win
ter in place Of the padGxd suit, and 1t.
therefore, behooves the woman who
provide herself with handsome coat.
And in this respect, says the Brooklyn
Eagle, it may be said that the hand
somer the coat the better, for it carries
with it certain prestige, a certain sign
of elegance, which does not belong to
every garment.
1t is not good economy to save few
dollars on winter coat for it is gar
ment which is SO constantly on display.
1t is not an article which can be con-
cealed under a scarf or sash; it cannot
be covered up with lace bow; nor can
it be hidden under parasol But it
stands forth, in the broad light of day,
plainly evident to all. 1t is badge OF
wealth. Like a mans overcoat. it is an
index of the family purse, and in select
ing a woman should buy the best she
can.
Velvet has come to the fore this year
as coat material, and in many respects
it takes precedence Of fur, though fur is
always a stuff to conjure with, on ac-
count of it's richness, it's cost and its
beauty. Velvets are always handsome,
and the new velvet coats are magnifi-
cent.
Panne velvet comes in heavier grades
this season. and is combined with other
stuffs in strange ways. Dotted panne
velvet is one of the incest materials of
the winter, and it will be used great
deal as coat material and as a coat
trimming.
The long, straight velvet coats are very
which can best be described as re-
sembling mems cutaway coats. They
are long, with wide tails, while the
front is open and swinging. There is
little tight-ftting vest, which but
tons right down to the belt line, while
the coat swings back and is finished in
tailored style.
The idea of making coat and skirt
alike has gained great hold upon the
feminine mind, and there are very nice
fall suits which show skirt Of rough
goods and really elegant coat to
match. If well made, this coat will do
service with other skirts, and SO it can
be worn either with the skirt which it
matches or with something entirely diff
| ferent
Very many winter coats are cut with
| out the collar, and this, too, provides a
| new and unique style. The fur coat,
minus its collar. is quite novelty, and
SO is the velvet coat with its round fiat
neck, devoid of any other finish than
ribbon band, or band of Persian en-
broidery
If the coat be made without collar
and with just fiat finish there is ample
opportunity for a very nice neck treat
ment in the shape Of the new collars,
which are made variously of cloth, fur,
velvet and silk and which are used i'm
discriminately upon the different coats
and are apparently put on as needed
sometimes one collar and sometimes
another.
| The lace collar upon the fur coat gives
the long shoulder effect, and, so pre-
serves the roundness which is now con-
sidered SO desirable by Dame Fash
ion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Lemon Toast.

Beat the yolks of six eggs, add thre
eupfuls of milk; cut the bread into slices,
dip into the milk and fry nice brown;
take the whites of six eggs, beat to a
roth. add cupful Of sugar, the juice OF
two lemons, and two cupfuls of boiling
water Serve over the toast.-Good
Literature.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
BENTON, LOUISIANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER TO- 1908
in time, but the tank examiner came
unexpectedly and discovered the situa-

unexpectedly and discovered the situa-
ton" ~
s'I suppose mother would remember
the case. We lived in Detroit until l was
five years old, said Jaynes. "But aside
from the coincidence of names it is rather
a common story"
But haven't come to the strangest
part. The prison was crowded when this
man was sent up and he was pu. into the
cell with another convict. With his face
clean-shaven and his hair cropped short.
it happened that he and his cell-mate,
who was a common murderer, bore q
striking resemblance to each other. They
became very good friends in spite OF
the fact that they had come from differ
ent environments. In the course Of
month. Jaynes' partner, Number 372,
was seized with diphtheria in tie night.
Jaynes did not summon the guard until
morning, and when the sick man was
removed to the hospital he had on
Jaynes' clothes and number, which was
S45. He died the same day and of course
Jaynes' friends were notified, but on
account of the contagion they were net
allowed to claim the body, The chap
lain suspected the trick, but Jaynes re-
fused to acknowledge it all these years
on account Of his family. He said it was
better for them to think he was dead,
though it meant assuming the other
mans sentence, which was for life But
Just before the end came, a few days ago,
the chaplain induced him to own up. He
argued that Jaynes' wife had right to
know at last what splendid sacrifice
he had made, when all these years he
might have heard from her and seen her
OCCASIONALLY. Even that did not move
him until it came to disposing of his
earnings. He had been made superin-
tandent of one of the shops and had
crawn good salary all these years. 1t
made handsome sum and his desire
to leave 1t to his wife brought out the
truth"
The gathering darkness hid from Ger
! tsnde Elliott the whiteness and pain in
the face of the man beside her. Busy
with her own thoughts of the tragic
story she did not notice that he made nc
comment. But when they stopped in
front of her house and she asked him in
he shook his head.
Have you the paper, Gertrude?
Should like to read that story"
Walter, how hoarse you are! YOU
have taken cold, Come in and let me
| get you something hot"
| No, mother is waiting for me. musi
/ So at once. If you will get me the paper
please"
She brought 1t to him, hurt at the re.
fusal Of her care, and more hurt that ht
offered her no parting caress. Only, al
he gathered up the lines, he bent toward!
| her
"Oh, Trudie, Trudie!" he murmuret
oarsely, beloved, good might, and Got
keep you"
/ Ten minutes later he burst into tn,
sbom where his mother sat waiting fol
him. She was a beautiful woman, oil
beyond her years, on her calm counte
Lance the peace attained only through
great suffering. Her face lighted up al
her son entered. He flung himself dowl
beside her with the frenzy of madman
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
SMALLEST STATE IN EUROPE.
Recently Lost It's Identity by Befne
Annexed to Belgium-Had Only
1900 Inhabitants.

Few people are aware that the
smallest state in Europe has just
ceased to exist, says the Philadelphia
Public Ledger The minute country
in question was neither Monaco, nor
San Marino, nor Andorra, nor yet
Leichtenstein, but Moresnet-a small
scrap of territory between Belgium
and Prussia, not far from Aix-la-C Cha
pelle. The independence of Moresnet
dates from 1915, and it was only few
days ago that the two reighboring
states at last arrived at any agree.
ment for its absorption.
Moresnet has now been annexed by
Belgium, while Prussia receives a pc
cuniary indemnity. The amount OF
the latter should be large, for neutral
Moresnet contained the most valuable
deposits of zinc in the world. The
decision was hastened by the estab
lishment of a gambling hell there,
which was stopped by the Belgium
government.
The inhabitants, who paid no taxes
and were free from military service
will be the losers - their compulsory
Incorporation in the Belgian kingdom
But as there are only 1,200 of them
they could not resist the act of annex
alton. Had they, like San Marino, de
clined the dangerous gift of casino
they might have remained neutral and
obscure.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
EvENED THE SCORE.
Bicycle scorcher Wasn't Hurt, 50
His Victim Proceeded to
Hurt Him.

As the tram approached the cross
ing at which the man was to alight he
signaled the conductor. stepped down
to the sideboard, gripped the rail with
one hand, and prepared to swing him-
self on to the asphalt pavement. The
car began to slacken, and without
waiting for it to come to full stop
he let go and skipped toward the path.
He had not noticed the scorcher COM
ing at full speed down the road. Bend
Ing low over the wheel the destroyer
came, oblivious to vehicles or pedes-
trians. There was crash of collision,
the mopping of cloth over cement, tho
Gathering fall of metal, and the bump
of heads against wheel and curbing
relates London Tit-Bits.
The man rose first, hatless, almost
coatless, bruised, bleeding and gasp
ing. He looked toward the scorcher
and saw him acquire an erect posture.
With the manner of deepest sympa-
thy the man limped over to his assail-
ant and, extending hand, helped him
to regain his feet. Brushing the ey-
clist's dirty brow, he replaced the
cycling cap.
Are you hurt?" he tenderIy in
quired
NO." was the response.
"Sure you're not hurt? No? Haven't
a sprained ankle or a cracked head or
a smashed hand? You can breathe all
right and don't feel dizzy? Feel all
right in every way? Is your bike
damaged? Mop" The manner
changed. A dangerous, exulting
sparkle replaced the plying expression
of the eyes.
Young fellow, you make me happy.
I'm glad to know you're so fit. Now.
you ugly, idiotic, man-killing flend, I'm
going to lick you into the wreckage
you ought to be-"
Then minutes later an ambulance
carried the cyclist to the nearest hos
pital, while the worshiping crowd
collected to buy the hero a new suit Of
clothes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Mother" he cried, "tell me about m,

father!"
She looked startled moment, then re-
piled calmly, What do you wish to
know, dear? He died when you were a
little boy, scarce fiveyears old"
"of malignant diphtheria?'
yes
'In the Jackson prison? Mother, for
God sake, tell me, was Ey father Grim
inal? I must know the truth"
She took his hot hands in her own
and caressed them gently. my darling
I had hoped to spare you this. gave ur
home and friends more than 20 years age
to save you from pain and disgrace Per-
haps was wrong. but did it for the best
Your father was president of rich bank
His sisters husband was cashier. Taylor
lost everything gambling His poor wife
loved him to distraction, and just befa~e
her baby was born it was discovered that
Taylor had appropriated thousands Of
the bank funds. Your father had sus-
pected him before, but tried to shut his
eyes to the truth. Taylor contrived that
the blame fell, not upon himself, but upon
my poor husband. For Julia's sake he
said nothing. never thinking he could
be convicted of another's crime But he
was, and he told ma he felt it just pun
ishment for not acting against Taylor IN
the beginning. A Isonth later he died n
prison. ! came he.e to the far west, n1y
one prayer that yo,, should never know
But. Walter. now that you know you can
appreciate the great soul that could suffer
even disgrace for the sake of another"
Listen" said he, and unfolding the
paper, he read the story Gertrude had
told him. 'sDo you know what it means
to me, mother? Gertrude will never
marry man who cannot give her an un-
stained name"
Must you tell herr"
Mother! Can live lie the rest ol
my days?"
With the fierce strength Of despair he
snatched his hat and fairly ran to the
girl he loved. There he poured out the
whole pitiful sto1y, not stopping wher
she tried to interrupt lest his sire ngtf
fail before the end.
Forgive me, Trudfe. Had known II
before should never have dared to tel
you my love. All ask is that you believe
| me innocent of the knowledge. l shall
never see you again, but cannot hell
| loving you, Gertrude. 1t is too late fol
| that. Good-by." He turned to go, bu
his unsteady feet did not reach thu
| threshold when pair of strong youns
arms caught and held him.
Walter, you shall not leave me thi
way. You are my promised husband, ant
do you think will give you up?"
Don't you understand? My name ii
disgraced-my father died convict
Tam proud of your father for his nobl
sacrifice. When / said what l did las
night, did not know-it was supposi
tional case / could not marry Sted
man because | did not love him. Blu,
dearest, this is reality am not marry
ing you for your family What does tha
matter when a woman loves a man a
/ love you? There is no power in Heave1
or earth that can take me from you now
Oh, Walter, don't you know yet wha
love is?''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10

soldiers concluded that officers and men
were not treated alike. When the re-
suit of the trial was announced, the
crowd outside the court ironically
cheered for Hussener.
The Heidelberg press declares that
both the civil population and the gar
rison are indignant at the severity
shown by the court 1t adds: 1.-THE
majesty of military discipline has risen
on the Heidelberg horizon in blood-rei
hues."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
skirts and Petticoat..

BY curious contrariness, the wash
petticoat goes with u silk gown and the
silk one with wash frock. The lat
ter combination is almost always neces-
sary to preserve a goodeeffect, for even
the heaviest linens ere made to mang
Imply. So, unless supported by silk
drop or underskirt, the rich braid and
embroideries which embellish these and
other stout wash textures would not
be seen at their best. - Washington
Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
+ Mentas Strain.

I'm thinking Of a trip to California
this winter" said Smartie.
Really, old man." remarked Pepprey.
"you can't afford that You're rot ac-
customed to that sort of thing"
II said / was merely thinking of 1t.
can afford to think, can'tI?"
mo, that's what meant. You're not
accustomed to thinking "-PhiladeIphi
Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Lemon Butter.

The juice and grated rind of three
lemons, three eggs we'll beaten, one
pound of sugar. cne small cup of wa
ter, one level teaspoon of butter. Beat
well together and boil five minutes, or
till thick. Keep 1t in covered jelly
glasses. Boston Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Cook Quickly.

Anything that has baking powder,
whether 1t be a pie crust or a griddle
.ake. is better for being cooked rapidly.
Slow baking allows the life of the pow
der to escape and the article becomes
heavy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Improper Que.tion.

Miss Passay-I think that Mr. Wiggles-
worth is just horrid
Maude- What's the matter with him.
why, he asked me yesterday IL Il
went to the Philadelphia centennial ex-
position. -Somerville Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Maple Sugar Tresting.

Three heaping cups Of maple sugar,
boil until it candies. White of two eggs,
slightly beaten. Pour the boiling sugar
on the eggs, slowly beating until it
thickens. Flavor with vanilla. Boston
Globe
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Lemon Drops,

One cupful sugar, the juice of two
lemons and veTy little water. Bel
until it will harden when little is tried
in cold water Then drop from spoon
on oiled paper.-Earm and Home.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-12-10
Not So Bad.

'The deacon went to a burlesqus
show"
did he say he was shocked?"
Yes, but he was honest about it."
How do you mean?"
Why, he admitted that he raths.
liked the shock. Chicago Post.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-08-04
Born in VIRGINIA City.

The North Montana Phone ers' aSSO-
citation was permanently organized
at a meeting held IN the city council
chamber last night. A constitution
and bylaws, as prepared and submit
ted by a ccmmitte appointed at the
previous meeting, July 3, were adop-
ted.
Attorney A. C. Gormley, who was
born in Virginia City, Montana, in
1876, was chosen president of the as
ISOLATION by reclamation. Robert
Vaughn, R. S. Ford and Thomas Clary
were nominated for president but no
choice resulting from the first ballot,
Mr.. Gormley was elected unanimously.
For first vice president, F. George
Heidi was the unanimous choice OF
the members present, and as the con-
stitution provides for the election OF
a vice president in eacn of the coun-
ties represented in the organization,
Thomas Clary was elected from Cho'
teau county, William Shelton from
Fergus county and George R. Wood
from Cascade county. There being
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-08-04
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real es-
tate We're placed on record at the
office of the county clerk and record
er this week:
w. A. Hills and wife to George
Robinson. lot II and part of lot IS
in block 3 of South Lobby. Con-
sideration SIS.
Louisa Jane Bloor to w. G. Fitz-
patrick, southwest puaner of the
northwest quarter and the northwe st
quarter of the southwest quarter OF
section 10, and the northeast Quarter
of the southeast quarter and ne
southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section 9, township 80
q w. 100 acres. Consideration $1,000
Lewis T. White and wife to the
O'Neil Lumber company. the north
east quarter of the southeast quarter
and the south half of the southeast
quarter of section -, township 20 n
% W, 12O acres. Consideration
$780,
7. E. Skyles and wife to J. w
Beeler. lot / in block SO, and the NORTH
half of 'ct I. in block "a. Columbis
Falls. Consideration $500 including
buildings.
I'm. E. Knight and wife to H. c
Davis, lot Z. block 1, Kalispell. Con
sideration $1,000.
VIM. Branden to E. w. Hickok
quarter of section D. and the south
east quarter of the southeast quar-
ter of section 6, and the north half
the northwest quarter of section 8
township 30 n r % reconsideration
one dollar.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-08-04

no member present from either Teton
electing vice presidents from those
counties was delegated to the eXecu-
tiv cOmTl.ttee.
Thomas Curry, who, with E. b.
Largent and Charles Wegner,
nominated for secretary, was elected
by reclamation, the first ballot result
rg in a tie for I.argent and WCgner.
Il. s. Ford was elected treasurer of
the association by reclamation.
The annual dues ere fixed at 50,
Tav&ble upon the election to member
ship Of a pCrs0 proposed.
In response to request from the
chairman of the organization, Thomas
Curry, who came to Montana in 1869,
read an interesting paptr, written
from his personal experiences on the
Yellowstone river in the early days.
According to The constitution as
alo~ted las night pioneers resident
cf Tston. Choteau. Fergus, Cascade
ar Meagher are eligible to member
ship in the North Nom ana Pioneers
association, and to be elected to MEM
bership applicants must have become
residents in Montana prior ITO Janu-
airy I, 1875.
The executive committee was en-
movcyed to appoint a committee from
ne membership 10 entertain the
members of the Society of Montana
| Pioneers at the annual meeting,
which will take place in this city in
OOCIber. The meeting will be IN i'm
! portant one, and will encourage per-
petuation of friendships by the sons
ana daughters of pioneers of the state
who have gone before.
At che close of the meeting last
night those present subscribed their
names to the constitution, giving THE
date of birth, place from which they
came. and the route travelled in com
ing to Montana.
The next meeting of the association
will BE- held in August, 19O4.-Great
Falls Tribune, August 2.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-08-04
AUTOMOBILES FOR VISITORS
Two Hundred Big Machines to Garry
PASSENGERS.

IN automobile service carrying Wis
itors to the Worlds Fair will add ITO
exposition at ST. Louis next year. AIT
least 200 machines will carry pas
se2gers along The fine residence
streets and parks of the city and dis
charge them at points of vantage
within the grounds. A company, call
ed the Worlds Fair Automobile com
pany, has been organized for this
purpose with IIilburn G. McNair as
president. The machines to be used
will carry from two to forty passen-
gers each, and steam, gasoline, and
electricity will be uhe motive power
These vehicles Will collect passen-
gers at the hotels, union stations and
c-ner points in the downtown dis
tricts. Coupon tickets will be sold
entitling the passenger 10 a ride and
admission to the Worlds Fair grounds
Stations will be provided at suitable
points within the exposition grounds
for discharging and collecting passen-
gers. Automobiles will also be oper-
ated within the grounds over certain
routes at a specified rate of speed.
This service will be Of great advan-
tage to visitors, taking tham practical
ly from their hotels. saving thcm the
trouble of buying tickets in the crush
at the gates and the crowds at the
turnstiles, and landing them within
th grounds thoroughly rested and
reg 1y for sightseeing.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-08-04
GOOD PLACE TO GO.
Picnics, Outings, Fishing Parties and
Boatjnu.

Parties DESTROYS of taking an out
ing can find no better place than the
beautiful Whitefish lake. Mr.. Ram
say has fine line of row boats, a
fine sail boat, as we'll as a steamer in
connection with the hotel, which is
fitted UP with fine rooms. A fine din
ing room The table is supplied with
all the delicacies of the season. His
chef is one of the best
Stages leave Kalispell from Cum
ningham's barn, and Columbia Falls
daily at a. m. The roads are good
C. E. Ramsay, proprietor.