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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-01

An interesting entertainment,
which was largely attended, was
given at the Methodist Church
Sunday night.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-01

The North Louisiana Associa-
ton will meet with Benton Baptist
Church Saturday at 10 O'Clock,
October 3. The sermon will be
preached by ElderJ. 3. Herndon.
Come one and all, and make
yourselves at home.
J. NJ. TICESON.
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For Sale.
Protect Your Cotton Gins.

We beg to announce to our
friends and the general public
that we have unsurpassed facili-
ties for insuring all classes OF
COTTON GINS at lowest rates, also
all other classes of insurable
property.
Write or telephone US for infor-
nation.
H. BoDENHEIMER Sons & Co.,
Leading Insurance Agents,
Shreveport, La.
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On last Sunday the Shreveport
Times eclipsed all its former eff
forts at Trade Issue. The APP
probation of the enterprise by the
business men of Shreveport is
we'll marked. Business men know
that such publication gives their
city name abroad and increases
their commercial standing, and
are not backward in furnishing
material aid for the work. The
Times is we'll edited, its news and
local columns are always full and
complete, while its editorials treat
all subjects fairly and candidly.
It is a great favorite in this local
ity, and its circulation very large.
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Cotton Belt Excursion,

Account Annual Convention Brother
hood ST. Andrews, Denver, Oct. Til.
The Cotton Belt will sell round trip
tickets to Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Denver, Colorado, at rate of one fare
plus 50 cents, for the round trip. Date
OF sale, Oct. 4 to 8, inclusive. Return
limit, October 3ist.
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Dr..C. T. Hines, Grand Masonic
Lecturer, accompanied by Mr.. H
Barnacastle, Deputy District
Grand Master Of this District,
visited Cypress Lodge at Benton
Friday and Saturday.
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Homestead Entry No. 1905.
Department of the Interior, !
and OffiI @ at Natnh h tcches I n

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitcches, La,
August 81, 1903. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed mott, e
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 November 2,
1903, viz: Homestead Entry No. 73t5-
Granville Smith, OF Antrim, Louisiana
for the southwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section 6, township q North,
range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Randle
Coleman, Robert Gay, Bill Williams and
Mack Fay, all of Antrim, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
September 10, 1903. oct %
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Homestead Entry No. 6791.
Department of the Interior, !
land Office at Natchitnches

Land Office at Natchitoches,
July 80, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
of her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk Of the
District Court at Benton, La, on Octo-
Der 1, 1903, viz: Homestead Entry No.
679l-Sarah A. Hollingsworth, widow OF
Robert Hollingsworth-for the south
east quarter of section "a, township 20
North, range II West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: VIM.
Bryant and James Pertle, OF Midway,
La; N. E. Hyde and l.. C. Blggs, OF
Bellevue, La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
August 6, 1903. oct 1
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St. Louis Fair, Oct. 9Th to 10th.

For above occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets to St.
Louis and return at rate of one fare for
the round trip. Date of sale, October
4 to 8, inclusive. Return limit, Oct. IL.
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Home Visitors Excursion

On Sept. 1, s and Is and Oct. 6, the
Cotton Belt Route will sell round trip
tickets to all points in State of Indiana
at rate of one and one third fare for the
round trip. Return limit 80 days from
date of sale for leaving destination.
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International Live Stock Exposition

Chicago, Nov. q 10 Dec. 5.
For above occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets to
Chicago and return at rate of one fare,
plue 81, for the round trip. Date of sale,
Nov. % and 30, inclusive Return limit,
Dec. for leaving Chicago.
Q. r. DENTON, Agent.
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ROssier School Board will meet
next Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-01

Bossier District Court, Judge
1T. Watkins presiding, is in ses-
sion
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-01

The straight and narrow path
is not adapted to the requirements
Of the individual who is inclined
to spread himself.
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We hereby declare r. C. Drew
nominated for District Judge and
John N. Sandlin nominated for
District Attorney for the End Ju-
dlcial District, to be voted for at
the general State election to be
held on Tuesday after the third
Monday in April, 1904.
We also find that A. J. Moss
ana j. F. Edwards, for Bossier,
and DR.. S. J. Harrell and H. A.
Barnes for Webster, received a
majority in their respective par
ishes for members of Executive
] Sommittee, and declare them
eiected as members of said Judi
elai District for the. ensuing four
years.
There being a majority (quo-
sum) present, of the newly elect
3 committee, they went into
olganization by electing DR.. R.
8. blackman, of Bossier, menu
sDer ct large; DR.. S. J. Harrell, OF
eoster, Chairman, and DR.. r.
q. blackman, of Bossier, Secre-
try.
mere being no further business,
" Committee adjourned subject
y call.
s. j. HARRELL, Chairman.
= q. BLAcKMAN, Secretary.
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The Police Jury of Bossier
parish will meet on Tuesday, Oct.
18th.
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People who take the common
sense view of the every day oc-
cu-renceof life, seldom stray very
far from the road of good citizen
ship.
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The State.
Daily, Semi-Wcekly,
5000. 1900.

COLUMBIA, S. G.
rT,he only morning paper for two-thirds
i of the State OF South Carolina
Eleven railroads radiating from the
city-the capital of the State,
Full State news service.
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A. M. MCWilliams,
GENERAL LIVERY AND FEED STABLE
BUSINESS CONDUCTED.

TOOD Horses and Vehicles to let at
NJ all times. A few select buggy
horses and thoroughbred saddle horses
for sale. cite up with us when you
come to town. Corner OF Spring and
Travis streets, Shreveport.
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Friendship doubles our JOY and
divides our sorrow.
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Trlennial Convocation Grand Lodge,
Roya1 A reh Masonc ;tt,o pooL

October 9th to 10th.
!. For above occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets to Little
Rock and return at rate of one fare,
plus Soc, for the round trip. Date of sale,
Oct. ,, and 5. Return limit, Oct. IL.
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Transient advertisements, 81 per
square, first insertion; each subsequent
insertion, SO cents per square.
Special notices, ten lines or more, 10
cents per line.
No advertisement will be received for
A special location.
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W. C. PERRIN. j. G. HESTER,
ROBERT II. EMERY.
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Must Keep Out.

No hunting, fishing or other trespass-
IN ing allowed on my place or enclos-
ures. Come to the front gate and you
will be welcomed.
]. j. CROUCH.
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J. NJ. IIIcKsoN.
BossIER CITY, La, SEPT. IA.

BosSIER CITY, La, SEPT. IA.
The 2nl Judicial Executive
Committee, composed Of Bossier
and Webster, met to-day pursu-
ant to Adjournment, wit, the fol-
nwing members present in per-
son Or proxy, to-wit: a. j. Moss
and DR.. E. II. Biacknian, from
Bossicr: DIR. S. j. Hlrreil and H !.
a. Barnes, from Webster; ]. +.
Edwards absent. a quorum be-
ing present, the Committee pro-
ceeded to promulgate the returns
Of the primary election held on
Sept. 10, 1898, and hereby declare
the following result:
For Judge, Cd Judicial District,
&C. Drew reed in Bossier SO votes.
r.. C. Drew reed in Webster $50 ="
Making total in District of 1859 &c
Joannes Smith reed in Bossier ~
1T. Watkins "
For District Attorney,
4. 7. Land reed in Bossier 439 6
Z. 7. Land reed in Webster $50
7i9
4 J. N Sandlin reed in Bossier $40
y. N. Sandlin reed in Webster605 g
9i5
Majority for Sandlin. ..226
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
No Partial Tariff Revision.

Senator Lodge relates the expert
ence of himself and Senator Hoar in
their efforts to keep hides free for the
eastern manufacturers, and the rea-
sons which impelled them to abandon
the project for the good of the whole
country. After perusal of the sem
ators remarks, the fair-minded will
be convinced that tinkering the tariff
here and there is not practicable.
AS a great measure of public policy
the Dingley tariff was enacted after
many compromises of the sort de-
scribed by Senator Lodge. Results
have abundantly justified the wisdom
of the men who adjusted differences
and brought prosperity to the nation
These matters should be understood
and the trihing with public interests
ended. Agitation of tariff changes
must produce unrest. The great is
sue of the time is prosperity and not
the desire of this or that locality for
a change to suit it's particular views.
There is no stagnation in Massa-
chusetts because of a duty on hides.
The State shares the general prosper
ity That prosperity must be pre-
served, and that is the issue of the
time. = Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
WIDOWS OF HEROES
WIVES OF REVOLUTIONARY SOL
DlERS DRAW PENSIONS.
Seven Women Allowed Monthly ST.,
in Recognition of the Services of
Their Husbands to the Cause of
Liberty in the Army of Washington.

Nearly 12O years have elapsed since
the revolutionary war came to an end
The last survivor of the thousands of
men who took part in that great
struggle for liberty died more than
thirty years ago. Yet, there are on
Uncle Sans pension rolls the names
OF seven persons each of whom has
been granted a small sum of money
monthly on account of it.
Three of the seven are the onl-
surviving widows of revolutionary
soldiers. The other four are daugh-
tiers and are pensioned by special
act of Congress. The widows are:
Rebecca Mayo, aged eighty-nine years,
of Newburn, Va; Nancy Jones, aged
Lightweight years, of Jonesboro,
Tenn, and Esther S. Damon, aged
Lightweight years of Plymouth Union,
Vermont.
Rebecca Mayo, whose maiden name
was Rebecca Dawson, is the widow of
Stephen Mayo, whom she married in
Virginia on Nov. "a, 1884, when she
was twenty-six and he seventy-sevep
years of age. Her husband enlisted
as private in Virginia regiment in
1776, and served three or four months
He enlisted again in February, 1777,
and served for one year. He partici-
pated in the battles of Brandywine
and Germantown. In 1882, at the age
of seventy-fve years, he made applica-
ton for a pension, which was allowed.
He died in 1S47, and the same year
application was made by his widow
and her claim was allowed.
Nancy Jones is the widow of Oar
ling Jones, who served nine months
as private in a North Carolina regi-
ment, and was in the battle of Monks
Corner and also in some skirmishes
with the Cherokee Indians. Her
maiden name was Nancy Huff. She
married in Carter county, Tenn, at
the age of twenty-five years, her hus-
band being sixty-nine years of age
Mr.. Jones was drawing a pension at
the time of his death in 1S4S Her
claim was allowed in 1853.
Esther S. Damon, who was for
merly Esther Sumner, married Noah
Damon at Bridgewater, VT, in 1885,
when she was twenty-five years of
age and he seventy-five. Mr.. Damon
enlisted at Milton, Mass, in 1775.
as a private, and served nearly two
years. He was wounded at the bat
tie of Long island, and was granted a
pension in 184S. He died in 1853, and
she was pensioned as his widow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
Sympathetic.

The late Congressman Russell of
Connecticut used to tell the follow
ing, which was his favorite story:
One of a gang of laborers was sud-
denly killed in an accident, and an
Irishman was delegated by the fore
man to go and break the sad news to
the unfortunate mans wife. BE very
careful, said the foreman, ito sym
pathize with Mrs. Jones all you can,
for it will be terrible shock to her
to learn of Johns DEATH
Pat, however, forgot what to say.
Mrs. Jones herself came to the door in
response to the knock, and Pat
promptly asked:
Does the Widow Jones live here?''
81 am Mrs. Jones'" replied the wom-
an, but 1 am not widow. My nus
band is working to-day, as usual
They told me it was on this street.
said Pat, land, begorra, I'm pretty
sure this is the very house,
But 1 tell you my husband is Nv
ing" protested Mrs. Jones.
You're a 1iar," exclaimed Pat
Sure, they're bringin' his body around
the corner now"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24

Russian Minister of Agriculture VIII
Establish One.


News comes from ST. Petersburg
that the minister of agriculture has de-
cided to establish an agricultural col
lege, to which none but women shall
be admitted as students.
Those who know the ministers
views in regard to the proposed col
1ege say that there will be no institu-
ton like it in the world.
His object, it is said, is not to teach
women practical farming, but to en-
able them to acquire thorough
knowledge of agriculture, so that those
among them who desire may even
tually become either teachers in the
numerous agricultural schools in Rus
STA or overseers OF imperial or private
estates.
Only those who have graduated from
the ordinary schools will be admitted
as students, and at the end of the col
lege course rigorous examination
will be held and diplomas will be
awarded to those who deserve them.
Any student who desires to take UP
a special study at the college, such as
poultry keeping or dairy farming, may
do so.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
Absent.

Among the many stump speakers
who invaded the Middle West during
the first Mckinley campaign was Cor
poral Tanner, the wel1-known pension
attorney At one small town in Illi-
nois he was suddenly taken ill, and the
physician who had been summoned d.
rected, among other things, that he
soak his feet in hot water.
q don't think that would do any
good" said the Corporal, with a very
serious air.
why not?" asked the doctor, with
some feeling.
CHANGING down at the artificial sub
stitutes, the other replied:
They were both shot off in '63 at
Gettysburg
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
s1z 600. 1855 in the corresponding
months OF 1902
In view of these interesting figures
is there any pressing need of tarin
patching?
How to Reform Away 5000, ooo.

How to Reform Away $55,ooo, ooo.
With undoubted kindness in its
heart the Indianapolis News warns
Republicans against being deceived
by the large Republican pluralities
that Indiana has given in five success
i've general elections, and against
thinking Indiana reliable Repub-
lican state:
Thousands of Indiana Democrats
voted with the Republicans. These
men are almost without exception Wig
orous tariff reformers."
The News predicts that as the sill
yer issue disappears these men will
again be voting with Democrats.
Standing in the mental position of
the man who looks over the fence and
may not fully appreciate the difficult
ties environing the laboring husband
man ON the other side, we wish to
call the attention of our mugwump
contemporary to the facts that in
1880, when a Democratic victory in
Indiana was certain, SO, sos persons in
that state drew $21, $50, 1888 from en-
ployment in manufacturing industries,
or $315 .95 each. In 1900, on the other
hand, 1928 persons were SO en-
ployed, distributing s77,373, 610 among
their Hoosier friends and customers,
or $462.60 each.
In this age of materialism can any
one doubt that this distribution of an
additional S55, 100000 of wage money
appeals to the sordid instincts of the
business men and farmers in Indiana?
A man must have his money in very
safe securities who would vigorously
reform SIS, 100000 a year out of his
state and put it back to where it was
in 1880.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24

There can be no doubt that many
articles the duty upon which was
properly regulated by the Dingley bill
have now grown out of adjustment.
The opponents of the tariff always
take advantage of such inequalities
and point out to the people the hard
ships they create. A list of exorbitant
tariff schedules created by a change
of conditions is paraded before the
people until an anti-tariff party comes
into power. The result has always
been disastrous, the people becoming
dissatisfied and the Republicans re-
gaining power. They adjust the tar
iff and bring about prosperity, which
continues until conditions in the cost
of production are again changed. Then
comes the agitation, the fear and the
ruin. The Democrats do not want
ruin any more than the Republicans
do, but it is very natural that they
should call attention to the necessity
of readjusting the tariff in order to
have political issue which would
give them success. 1t seems to me
that the business men of both parties
ought to treat the tariff in a business
way, and rot use it to wreck the pros
perity of the country.-Senator Stew
art of Nevada.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
A Friends Endorsement.

Col George A Price says that
while he was Civil Service Commits
sioner of Brooklyn he discovered
upon examining a paper of an applf-
cant for a position, that the char
acter of the applicant had been certi-
fed to by friend who, opposite the
line, Does he use intoxicating liquors
IF so, to what extenty" had written
this answer:
Il have known him for eight or ten
years; he always takes a drink when
ever he is asked, but l have never
known him to buy a drink on more
than two occasions in that time"
The paper was marked zero.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24

bench in 1897 to re-engage in the prac-
tice of law in Omaha, has been po-
tent factor in a movement to divorce
the judiciary of the state from partt
san politics. He was formerly the
youngest Of federal judges He be-
heves judges should not be selected
through the machinery of political par
ties. He also believes judges should
refrain from active political work
Judge McHugh was born at Galena,
Ill, forty-three years, ago, and at IA
years of age learned the shoemaker's
trade, which he followed five years
He then taught school for a time, de-
voting spare moments to the study OF
law. In 1882 he. was admitted to the
bar in Illinois and began practice at
Galena as member of the firm of D.
& T. ]. Sheean & McHugh- In 1888
ne went to Omaha He is now asso-
ciated with John M Woolworth, ex-
president of the American Bar associa-
ton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24

Another Polish violinist is attracting
the attention of the music lovers of
America. This rival of the great
Kubelik is named Jaroslav Kocian, and
already society is divided into camps.
each loudly proclaiming it's favorite
the king of violinists. One of the fore
most of American critics has this to
say of Kocian's playing:
rs he as great as Kubelik? To com
pare may not be good form, either crit
fcally or socially, but the query is but
a natural one, for nationality and
musical origin as we'll as managerial
advertisement, had associated the two
young Bohemian violinists so closely
in public mind that comparison was
The preponderance of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
opinion seems to be that Kocian is not
so great as is Kubelik

opinion seems to be that Kocian is not
SO great as is Kubelik
"A more exact estimate would prob
ably be found in the statement that
Kocian is as great as Kubelik in GER
tain things and different from him in
others. Technically, he is the equal of
his remarkable predecessor-the-e was
evident in his work that same abso-
lutte and astounding mastery over the
mechanics of his instrument, the same
unerr1ng accuracy, the same ease and
dexterity that made Kubelik's playing
a thing never to be forgotten. And he
has, if anything, an even greater
beauty of tone-his tone being larger
and fuller than was that heard from
Kubelik when here last season And
yee Kocian does not affect his listen
ers as did his fellow countryman.
There is the same difference in the
playing of the two violinists that there
is in their personal appearance and
personality. Kubelik had about hin a
suggestion of nervous energy; Kocian
impresses as calm almost to the point
Of the phlegmatic. Kubelik in move
ment was almost awkward; Kocian
has the graceful ease of a man of the
world
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
Popularity of Dark Nome.

A statistical inquiry undertaken by
Dr. Beddoe has brought out the chr
ious fact that in England a brunette
has ten chances of being married tn
nine chances if she is a blonde. and
the English women are gradually los
ing their fairness of skin and hair in
darker types, simply because men
persist in selecting the darker-haireds
women for wives The same thing is.
happening IN Germany, France ansr
Switzerland.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
WAS KIN TO WASHINGTON.

Miss Catherine Thompson, Deceased,
Claimed Noble Ancestry.
Because she believed herself to be
the grand2iece of George Washington,
Miss Catherine Thompson refused aid
of the county officials at Waukegan,
ILL.,, and died alone and in poverty.
What basis the woman had for her
claim of relationship to the first presi-
dent is not known. The few people
who knew her in Waukegan are, how
ever convinced that she came of good
family She exhibited evidences of
culture and refinement.
Miss Thompson had received some
aid from the county officials, but she
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24
American Reciprocity.

President McKinley's inaugural
definition of reciprocity was: New
markets for the products of our coun-
try by granting concessions to the
products of other lands that we need
and cannot produce ourselves. and
which do not involve any loss of la
bor to our own people, but tend to in
crease their employment" And this
is the kind OF reciprocity to which
every American citizen can subscribe.
-Tunkhannock (Pa-) Republican
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-24

Mr.. Hobson of England has given
sgur millionaire philanthropists the
alternative of being known as really
good men or types of the robber
barons of ancient times Well, this
is an Improvement on the original
EobsOn's choice