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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-27

The Standard Oil Company has de-
clared a dividend of 500 per share,
pavahle March Is. This is SO more
than the last dividend declared, but is
the same as the one declared at this
time last year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-27

them. ] ui-ht add ti,tt
IIAA hold in sTecIsil faNo or ifr fiar-
k[3 tiers Iron Tonic. and would
~ recommend n ~ the very
~ 1T prrparatiOn OF iTon Sin &C
~ guafuttI with. To weak. worn-o
- women. and those troubled WIN hSIN-
business. poor digestion. and pale 1hlA
blood believe Il To he "A panacea.
81 n. WILKINSON. Druggist
dy O., rusrsurr, tksf sbovs Testimonial Is feoVise9
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-27

ds Oss susrsurs, rts shove Testimonial is fsoVissJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
A NobIeman in Politics.

That a man should be devoted to
the public service for the sake of the
service seems, in the light of history,
an anomaly, but Gov. Taft is such a
man. Offered a justiceship in the SUI
preme court, he declines. The posi-
ton of a member of the supreme
court OF the United States is the
very highest in the government ser
vice. 1t is life position, position
of distinguishing honor. The salary
is ample, all that any man needs for
present use and the nucleus of
splendid legacy to his children. The
duties are by no means exacting and
a justice Of the supreme court is
above the annoyances of dictation.
Gov. Taft had aspired to this posi-
ton. 1t was the goal of his great
ambition and when President
Roosevelt rendered him the place his
Joy was great and his desires salts
fled. Yes, of course he would ac-
cept. Then the Filipinos rose as
one man and prayed him to remain
and lead them to the light. They
told him that no other man could do
this. He saw this. Duty demand
ed that he should serve the Fill
pinos. 1t is heavy sacrifice, but
men will honor Gov. Taft for decid-
ing to follow the line of duty rather
than that of inclination.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Senator Hoar of Massachusetts,
becoming annoyed at frequent re-
ported interviews of Senators with
the President relative to bills before
Congress, remarked in the Senate a
few days ago that these interviews
were superfuous; that Congress
was the proper source of legislation
and it was the Presidents duty to
disapprove bill if his judgment
conficted with the wisdom of Con-
gress but if he approved to sign the
bill and execute the law. That is
about the way the people look at it.
We do not elect an executive to
usurp the functions of the legislature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
Middle in Colorado.

The Democrats of the Colorado
Legislature have declared Henry M.
Teller reelected to the United
States Senate from that state, but
the Republicans of the Legislature
declare to the contrary. When the
general assembly met Jan. 7, the
Senate stood: Democrats "a, Repub
licans II, and the House: Demo
Gratis, 81, Republicans, "a. This
would give the Democrats major
ity of ten on joint ballot. The Re
publican majority in the House
unseated six Democrats, giving the
Republicans a majority of two on
Joint ballot. In retaliation
the Democratic majority in the
Senate unseated two Republicans
and seated two Democrats, restoring
the Democratic majority on joint
ballot. Last Saturday the Demo-
Gratis of the two branches balloted
and secured 81 votes for Teller,
majority of the members of the legis-
lature as constituted by the Demo
cratic Senate. The Republicans,
who claim 19 senators (of the So
and "a assemblymen--a majority of
three on Joint ballot-will contest
the legality of Teller's election.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
Publish the Assessor ent Roll.

Ex-Governor Hoard, in the Jeffer-
son Co. Union, suggests that the
assessment rolls of each township
and city should be published in the
local papers. The JOURNAL has
favored this scheme and renews its
contention. The publication of the
rolls should be ordered by the city
councils and the township author
tiles. Should the valuations of all
property-especially real estate-be
published it would have tendency
to harmonic interests. In this way
every man may see at what his pro-
perty is assessed and that of his
neighbor adjoining him. So he
may be able to make comparisons
and suggest any inequalities to the
board of equalization. We say the
city council should order the publ
cation of the assessment roll; or at
least authorize its publication. If an
individual asks for its publication
another has s'kick" ready to launch
out. If the council should authorize
the publication no individual could
object. The publication should be
made as soon as the assessor had
completed his listing in May or
June and before the meeting of the
board of equalization. In some
cities the newspapers publish list
of the taxpayers and the amount
of tax assessed against them. This
is simply a matter of news. The
object in publishing the assessment
roll is that it may help in the equali-
cation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

DR.. Ohage of St. Paul says Min
nesota is threatened with an epidem-
ic of smallpox this winter. He says
the country people do not seem to
fear the disease because many cases
are comparatively mild but he asserts
that the disease where it has attacked
people this winter is much more
virulent than it was last winter.
We notice that in many places
where the disease exists and its ex-
istence is generally known the peo-
pie and even the newspapers make
light of ''the rash;" ''the itch;" etc.
Just the same please excuse us.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The wettest region on the Allan
tic slope is narrow territory be-
tween the thirty-ifth and thirty
sixth parallels of latitude, among the
Appalachians, skifting the western
boundary of North Carolina. Ashe-
vile stands on the eastern border of
this area of largest precipitation in
the east. About seventy inches of
rain falls annually in this little re-
gion. The largest precipitation by
far is along our northwestern coast,
extending from British Columbia to
the northern part of California.
The rainfall there is from SO to 100
inches year, double or more the
quantity that falls in New York
City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The Panama Canal treaty has at
last been signed. The United
States is given the right by Colon
bia to buy the property of the Canal
Company and to build, maintain and
operate a canal across the isthmus
Of Panama. This government is to
pay Colombia $Io,ooo,ooo for the
required concession and to pay an
annual rental for time of $25o,ooo
but the United States does not begin
the payment of rent for nine years
from this date or at such a time as
it is supposed the canal will be
ready to operate. We get lease
of the territory six miles wide
through which the canal is to pass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The Governor recommends in his
message to the Legislature that the
one-mill tax be repealed and per-
manent appropriation of S65o,ooo to
the school fund be substituted. In
relation to railroads he contends
that they should be assessed and
taxed like other property. He also
recommends that freight rates be
regulated by law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Canada and the United States
have signed an agreement to arbi-
trate the Alaskan boundary. A
tribunal-or COMMISSIONERS been
agreed upon to decide upon the
boundary line. A curious feature
of this commission is that it consists
of an equal number of men from
each government. Canada appoints
three eminent jurists to meet the
same number from the United
States. With no deciding voice of
an odd commissioner it will be neces-
sary that at least one of the Canadian
commissioners shall join with the
three from the United States or one
from the United States to join with
the three from Canada to make a
decision.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29


Following are United States
Senators elected the past week:
Edmund w. Pettus, Democrat Of
Alabama, reelected; Chas. w.
Fairbanks, Republican, of Indiana,
reelected; Thomas c. Plat, Re-
publican of New York, reelected;
C. w. Clarke of Arkansas, Demo
crat, in place of James K. Jones,
Democrat; Russell A. Alger, Repub-
lican, of Michigan, to succeed him
self who was appointed to fill out
the unexpired term of James Nc
MILAN, deceased.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The real and personal property
of the state-not including railway
property-is assessed at the valua-
ton of $I,5o4,346,ooo. The state
tax levied for 1902 is S2,85I, 68I.
This gives rate of 1.So on every
SIoo. The railways pay taxa
license fee-of about SI,7a5,ooo. II
the roads pay the same pro rata as
the real estate and personal property
of the state as assessed their proper
ty amounts to about $oI2, 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

does, what is the value? 1t is evil
dent that the President will veto the
bill if it passes. If the majority in
the Senate are not opposed to the
bill it is certain that majority of
the Republican senators are. 1t will
not rebound to the credit of Senator
Quay to secure the passage of this
bill through the Senate by the aid
of the Democratic minority. If
Quay is DESTROYS of political suicide
the opportunity presents itself, and
he seems to be inviting the oppor-
tunity and the consequences.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The Milwaukee Journal, in re-
cent editorial, calls attention to the
fact that the civil war was not waged
for the destruction of slavery. The
war was begun and prosecuted with
the sole intention of the preservation
of the union. The destruction OF
slavery was one of the consequences,
the results, of the successful issue OF
the war for the union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Col. Arthur Lynch, who was a
member of the English parliament
from Ireland, joined the Beers and
fought against England. After the
war closed he went back to Eng
land, was arrested, tried and convict
ed of high treason. Col. Lynch
did foolish thing; not in fighting
for the Beers, for there was where
all his heart was, but in ever going
back to England.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The general government will
build, equip and maintain great
for veterans at Hot
Springs, S. D.. Congress has ap-
propriated $4,000 towards the
project but the work contemplated
will cost several million dollars.
AS planned the buildings to be erect
ed will accommodate 1900 to 5000
invalid veterans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Senator Merton has a novel pri-
mary election scheme, which he
presented in bill introduced in the
state senate Monday. 1t provides
for the naming Of all officers by d.
rect and primary vote, county Off
GERS, assemblymen and state sena-
tors, representatives to Congress,
state officers and United States
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The Tax Commission and the
Governor recommend that definite
sum be levied for the common school
fund instead of the levying of one
mill on the assessment. The Gov
ernor suggests $65o,ooo and the tax
commission mention 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
LIS, WISCONSIN, JANUARY 20, 1908.

for providing primary elections; to
amend the statutes relating to
schools; on compulsory attendance
at school; for printing; for journal
binders; relating to police and fire
commissioners; on state forests !;
and on the reference of the Govern
or's message to the proper COM
,,o;ftoac
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Gov. La Toilette wants the legis-
lature to create commission who
shall have power to limit railway
freight rates and to prescribe maxi
mum charges for certain distance
and classes Of freight. Iowa and
Illinois have such commission.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The past three months have been
remarkable for the number of cloudy
days. November had 10 cloudy
days; December IS. The sun was
not seen at all on these days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Secretary Wilson is gathering
seeds in Norway, Sweden and Lap
land to experiment on lands in the
northern sections of Wisconsin and
Minnesota to determine whether
these lands that have been denuded
of timber are adapted to agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Senator Quay is holding the Sen
ate from ordinary and needful bust
ness for the purpose of a vote on
the "omnibus" statehood bill. He
seems to assume that he can worry
that bill through, But even if he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

Assemblyman Lord has been ap-
pointed on three committees: FL
nance, Banks and Insurance; Edu-
cation, and Bills on Third Reading.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

A I6-inch gun, the biggest ever
manufactured, has been placed on
the coast Of New York bay. 1t
throws a 2,4oo pound shot Fl miles.
It cost So 10000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

In Minnesota it costs the state be-
tween $13o and $40 year for
each student in the State University
and for educating the deaf and the
blind it costs about $500 per capita.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

A number of bills were introduced
in the legislature last week, several
resolutions and one memorial to
Congress. Bills were introduced
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

The total amount of taxes paid by
the people Of this state on personal
and real property in 1907 was $780,
n6a .62E.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
YOU SHOULD TAKE
THE JOURNAL: !:

BECAUSE it is the largest
and best local paper in Pierce
and st. Croix counties;
BECAUSE it aims to furnish
all the news all the time;
BECAUSE it never knocks at
local enterprise, but is always
willing to give home people
a helping hand;
BECAUSE it is clean, whole
some, and good reading-ft
for any Preside;
BECAUSE the money so in
vested will more surely help
the town than a like amount
expended in any other way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
YOU SHOULD ADVERTISE
IN The JOURNAL:

BECAUSE it has the largest
local circulation, therefore
will give you the best returns
for your money;
BECAUSE it is helping to
build up the town, and Incl
dentally your business;
BECAUSE without it the
town would soon be dead, and
no paper can prosper without
a liberal advertising patron
age;
BECAUSE it has steadily i'm
proved and enlarged as its
advertising patronage has
warranted and will continue
to do so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
GENERAL PAINTING
AND PAPER HANGING.
CARRIAGE PAINTING A SPECIALITY.

All work done in the most scien-
tific manner.
SHOP OPPOSITE n - prnn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29
clothing has had its shortcomings Lots of
them. If not it has cost much as made-toorder We


Put on any X. N. &
f. coat or overcoat.
Raise your arms in any
position and the collar
remains just where it
belongs. Wear it any
length of time and the
coat will I etain its
s h ape. Notice the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-01-29

oo3,635.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
DIR. w. ID. Lassiter.,
Denton, La. Office, Benton Pharmacy
ID Hours, 8 A. M. to P. M. Allcalls
have strict attention, night or day.
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of it's deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
Of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
Ward.
W ard.

At the same time, place and manner.
we proceeded to draw the names of thirty
persons to serve as petit jurors for the
second week of said term of Corut, COM
mencing Monday, February 3, A. D..
1al2 tn-Wit:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
List of Petit Jury
DRAWN TO SERVE AT JANUARY TERM OF
DISTRICT COURT, 1903.

DRAWN TO SERVE AT JANUARY TERM OF
DISTRICT COURT, 1908.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Booster.
Deitrsmembered, That on this the 18th
ID day of December A. D. 1902, we, the
undersigned Jury Commissioners, whose
names appear hereunto affixed, met at
the Clerk 8 office, in the town Of Benton,
La, and proceeded to draw from the
"General Venire Box" previously pre-
pared by us in the presence of two law
ful, competent witnesses, the following
thirty 500 names of persons to serve as
Petit Jurors for the first week of the
January 1903, term of the Second Judi
cial District Court, in and for Bossier
parish, which term begins Monday,
January 26, 1908. All which was done
in accordance with provisions of Act No.
1856, of the General Assembly Of Louisi-
ana, approved Jaly 10, 1893, to-wit:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
JI,e Bossier 8auner.
BENTON, La,
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1903.
NOW |!

ia the time to see the Benton Mer-
camille Co. They have the largest
stock of dry goods and groceries
ever kept in Benton. They are
anxious to buy the'people's cotton,
cotton seed, corn, potatoes, eggs,
chickens. etc., and will pay
Shreveport prices. Their Star
Brand Shods guaranteed. A trial
is all the boys ask of you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22

LIST CT GRAND JURORS SELECTED FOR
JANUARY. 1903, TERM OF Dis
TaiCT COURT.
State Of Perish of Booster.
Bsitreme.noered, That on this the 18th
day Of December a. d. 1902, we, the un-
dersigned Jury Commissioners, whose
names appear hereunto affixed, net at
the Clerks Office, in the town OF Benton,
La, and proceeded to select from the
genera yenire box (being previously
prepared by us) in accordance with the
provisions Of Act No. 1876 OF the General
Assembly OF Louisiana, approved July
u, 1893, twenty (20) citizens possessing
all the qualifications under said act
(taken from the different portions of said
parish) to serve as Grand Jurors for the
term of six Co. months from date OF en-
paneling Of the January, 1908, term of
District Court, and until succeeding
Grand Jury shall have been duly empan-
eled.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22

w. C. PERRIN. j, G, HESTER.
ROBERT r. EMERY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
Ward.

Done and signed officially this 18Th
day of December, 1852, all Commission
ers present, except H. P. More and W.
D. Wadley, who were duly notified.
Attest: ! r. S. DOLES,
J.F.EDwARDs. y. 4. 3JMGARDNER,
r. B. HILL. WI. JOHNSTON,
jury Commissioners.
B. A. KELLY,
Clerk and ex-offieio Jury Commissioner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
Homestead Entry No. 9O1A.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Naichitoches, La,

DcpdTlulelt OF the INFERIOR, 4
Land Office at Naichitoches, La,
January Z, 1903. ]
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk OF District
Court, at Benton, La, On February II,
1903, viz: Homestead Entry No. 90i4-
James Northcott-for the south half of
northwest quarter and north half of
southwest quarter of section6, township
q North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: w. J.
Johnston, OF Emma, La; R. B. Martin,
OF Rocky Mount, La; Luther Burks and
Lee Burks, of Ivan, La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
January Is, 1903. feb 12-5ts
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-01-22
w. G. Perrin & Co..
Successors to w. C. PERRIN
Cotton Factors, Real Estate
and Rental Agents,
liz Texas Street, Shreveport, La.

NE are members of the Shreveport
" Board of Trade and have access
70 all the latest cotton news.
Our facilities for storing, insuring and
selilng cotton are equal to those of any
house in the city.
We will make liberal cash advances on
consignments of cotton.
we sell every description of Real
Estate, and always have on hand an
attractive list to offer.
we rent houses and farms, collect
rents, make prompt remittances, look
residents.
we want patronage and expect to merit
same by strict attention to business.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-03-03
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES
FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 2-Brazn is seeking the inter
venon States for the protection OF her On
declines Interfere at present
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March 2Several OF the POWERS nave
made demand be the official language OF The hague
tribunal The protocols have been changed accodny
CARACAS Venezuela Eight thousand revolutlonlsts
modifying here for attack the city The government
making preparations Them and important battle expected
PJTTSBJRC 2Trbutaries of the Ohio river are nood-
ed and OVERLOOKING causing fatalities and great damage Forty ou
sand of employment result OF the
damage by the foods
DOVER Delaware March Frank Alec, Union Republican
Congressman Ball. Republican have been chosen Senators from
Delaware gives complete representation which 1t has
Adds began his long fight for enatorsP and sue
ceeded in bringing about deadlock
WASHINGTON c. March president Roosevelt has issued
calling extraordinary session to convene on
March the following the end of the congress This has
been expected of the Presidents determination
to force ratification of the Cuban and Panama treaties
ATLANTA Ca March "A letter has been made public by
Clark President Rooseve attitude in the matter OF
appointment negroes Office the South defined The letter
states the be that the should be appointed
and capabilities and that or color should
notbe a factor in the matter at ALL