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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

Dr. c. A. Stephens, traveller and
engineer, estimates that it would
take 10000 laborers fortY.six years to
complete the Panama Canal, or 80, 900
laborers t%hirty-One years. He says
that If every laborer. overseer and
engineer receives only one dollar per
day, the canal will still cost more
than 5000, 900, 900. He insists that
the American people have no idea of
the magnitude Of the undertaking.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

The INTELLIeENCER is In receipt
Of the 18th annual report Of the state
coal mine Inspector, Charles Evans.
From one of the tables it is noted
that the production for the year 1908
was the greatest Ia the history of the
state and the price per ton the highest
the amount Of coal mined being
: ,265,S2 tons and the value So, $780,.
5l5. The total production OF Lafay.
cite county was $751; 32 tons, valued
at sl,24l, 43S. This county still
ranks second as a coal producer.
though Randolph follows closely.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

General Miles declined to accept a
nomination for the presidency on the
prohibition ticket. The prohibition
party convention was In session at
Indianapolis this week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02


Last week Miss Helen Keller took
her bachelors de rec at Radcliffe
College. There is something heroic
and inspiring about the career Of this
girl. At the age OF three she became
deaf, dumb aud blind. At the age Of
twenty she took the Harvard entrance
examination, and at the age OF
twenty-four she has graduated IN a
course identical with the Harvard
bac~calaureate course. She is a bright
cheerful young woman, enjoys society,
and is the author Of a truly remark
able book.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

A new bid for popular favor in the
line Of song is "On the Farm IN Old
Missouri, by Verne c. Armstrong.
1t is said to be having a run 10 the
East and to be of the son the Banks
Of the Wabash" type. 1t is for sale by
the Continental Music Company,
Broadway and 2sth ST., New York.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

Justice Brown Of the United States
Supreme Court surprised his friends
last Saturday BY getting married. He
spoke Of it himself as a runaway
match.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

E. W. Stephens, editor of the Col
umbia Herald with wife. daughter
and son, Sidney, sail today for Dover,
England, where they will spend the
summer visiting places OF interest In
England, Scotland, Ireland aud Wales.
Some interesting travel letters are to
be looked for from Mr.. Stephens pen.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

= The St. Louis Republic Of Monday
had a flaming headline, " Pants for
the Cigarettes" 1t was understood
until a few days ago that he was
slated for membership Of the Big
FOuI.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

W. H. Maxwell, Superintendent OF
instruction Of New York City, vas
elected by the National Educational
Association, in session this week in
st. Louis, as its president for the
ensuing year.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

Alexander Dowie, "Elijah III. "
after a trip around the world on
which he Vas booted, Uobbed, and
ridiculed has returned to this country,
where the faker and CRATER, If only
he be interesting, is treated with
more consideration than anywhere
else on the planet.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

The Joplin Delegate Convention
chose as delegates-at large, Governor
DOckery, Senator Stone, Congressman
Champ Clark and Congressman D. A.
DeArmond.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02

Monsignor Guidi, apostolic delegate
to the Philippines, died Of heart fail
ure at Manila Sunday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-07-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

ron CONGRESS.
Z. W. HAMLIN
STATE SENATOR,
r. H. BROWN
REPRESENTATIVE.
J. B. ELLING
FOR CRIMINAL JUDGE.
JOHN A. RICH
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE,
SAMUEL DAVIS
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
NJ. NJ. H0UX
COLLECTOR
GEORGE b. GORDON
SHERIFF.
CHARLES +. KINKEAD
TREASURER.
BATE O. DRUMMOND
ASSESSOR
CLAUDE MARQUIS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
DOUGLAS MENG
CORONER.
DIR. FRANK W. MANN
COUNTY SURVEYOR
B. d. WEEDIN
ASSOCIATE JUDGE-wRsTERN DISTRICT.
ED. S. BUTT
ASSOCIATE JUDGE-EAsTERN DISTRICT.
W. A. Redo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
A story Of 6webster.

On one occasion Daniel Webster was
on his way to Washington and was
compelled to proceed at night by stage
from Baltimore. He had no travelins
companion. and the driver had sort
of felon look, which produced no III
considerable alarm in the senator. II
endeavored to tranquilize myself"
said Mr.. Webster, land had partly
succeeded when we reached the dark
woods between Bladensburg and
Washington, a proper scene for muir.
der or outrage, and here, l confess, nv
courage again deserted me. Just then
the driver turned to me and with
gruff voice inquired my name. / gave
1t to him. Where are you goingY said
he. The reply was: To Washington.
am a SENATOR Upon this the driver
seized me feryentiy by the hand and
exclaimed: How glad am! 1 took
you for highwaymanv"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Facts About Oranges.

Ihe ripper an orange gets the more
yellow it becomes. A dealers test TO,
perfect orange is to press it as you
would hard rubber ball. If you can
make slight indentation by pressing
hard. but the pulp remains firm enough
to rebound, the orange is all right.
Russell oranges are rich, but liable to
spoil. When buying oranges by the box
tand this is the best plan where you
use good many get a repacked box
instead Of an original one Thin skim
ned, bright colored oranges are the
best. While the California, Florida
and Arizona fruit are altogether the
best for eating out of hand or on the
table, the foreign oranges, Messina or
Sicily. are considered best for marma-
iade.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
stage Driver. Of Early Days.

SAu8e OrAVero OF EARLY Days.
Speaking of stage drivers reminds one
OF the glory Of stages, which reached
It's browning point when rival lines
ran between Sacramento and Virginia
City-six magnificent horses to each
Coach, the coaches the finest possible,
the horses caparisoned with every Or
nament which could be added to en-
nance their beauty.
The driver, in a bearskin coat and
cap. with bearskin gauntlets was a
sovereign in his way. No matter what
the grade was. no matter how fierce
the blizzard or how deep the snow,
he carried things through on schedule
time. He cared nothing for snowslides
or high wlter, and his ruling idea was
that he must make the station ahead
OF tile opposition line.
In this work there We're O dozen men.
each with a personality Of his own and
all with q perfect art in their hands
and their brains which made them SOW
ereigns and the locomotive that sue
ceeded them did not very much in
crease the time which some of them
made. Each had his friends, his cham
pions: each was greatest in his sphere
among certain crowd. but they were
altogether great. The like Of them was
never before and never will be again.
Salt Lake Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
YOU'RE NOT A RABBIT DOG -

he pleasantly, seating himself on his
hind legs. Towser growled something
that was not understood.
Hunting" asked Mr.. Rabbit.
"Yes. idiot" growled the dog.
WHAT! continued Bunny.
Rabbits. Of course. What dyer
Think
"Rabbits!' asked Bunny curiously
THAT'S strange"
why stranger"
Because you're not rabbit dog.
Now. if was in your place l wouldn't
bother with such small game AS l size
you up, my friend. perceive you to be
bulldog Am correct:''
That's what" said Towser
Then. my dear fellow, it's exceed
ingly bad form, don't you know. to say
the least. for dog born to master the
noble bull to be seen in company Of
cottontail rabbits
That's so" thought Towser. "My
at-grandfather was an Irish prince.
It'll never do to break good FORM A
bulldog hunting rabbits-absurd."
And off he trotted. mumbling: 81
hadn't thought of that. Really
hadn't"
Mr.. Bunny made tracks for the
woods.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29

strain as this especially mindful that
a tragedy at such time is doubly hor-
rible. My mind darted back and forth
between groom standing beside his
blushfng bride. receiving congratula-
tions. and that same groom lying in a
BARRIERS chair with his throat cut from
ear to ear. II had only dared to rise
and say that would not be shaved aft
er all!
But vat remember best" he went
on, "vas the charge we made on q
Confederate battery in the Wilderness.
and my cOmpany-captain and lieu
tenants all Killed. In command led
the way. l lost my saber, seized
bayonet and plunged it into the heart
Of gunner, the hot blood spurting''-
In came the little girl had seen 60
Ing out. crying as IL her heart would
break. The warrior collapsed, took the
child in his arms and tried to comfort
her.
what is 1t, little oneg' he asked
tenderly.
"Oh. grandpa, was chased.'
Chased, my child; by whatT'
"A Sheep"
He kissed her again and again till
she was quite comforted, then asked:
Did YOU get the shaving brush?'
The child dived into q pocket in her
dress and drew forth what he had sent
her for.
Il vas sorry to keep you Waiting 50
long, said the sergeant in the same
soft tone lie had used to the girl, but
had no Brush Then be proceeded
to shave me.
RALPH HAYWOOD,
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An Apimai Story For
Little Folks
Hf WOULD BE IN GOOD
FORM

1t all came about through Dick Trig-
gers sbeing nearsighted and deaf by
reason of having had scarlet fever. 1t
was close call for Mr.. Rabbit. but
his wit saved him.
Dick had tracked him to the fence,
when Mr.. Rabbit, by willy move, had
doubled in his tracks and got behind
Dicks back. There he sat. laying his
plans for bold break from cover.
when Towser hove in sight between
him and liberty.
Behind him Dick anxiously watched:
in front Towser, carrying his de-
termined look with him. Mr.. Rabbit
saw himself entrapped Only my
wits can save me-" he thought Il
must be brave Good morning." said
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Rome and Boards.

The usage ut Rome in the matter Of
oeards has changed several times over.
In the ninth century the censure of the
creek church was passed on that Of
home because the priests there refused
TO shave. The exact contrary is now
Tue general rule in both churches.
when Pope Julius II. assembled the
papal throne in 1903 he intimated that
ne would allow his beard to grow ..in
order to inspire greater respect among
the faithful."-St James Gazette.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before me j. P. Gleason
~ Justice of Peace, ward 5, by E. D.
Foster, on November 18th, Bay Mare,
about 8 years old, about Is hands high,
branded "K" on left jaw, small white
spot on back, when first seen had on a
small bell. Also, one Mare Mule Colt,
about years old.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges,
or the same will be sold, according to
law, at Rocky Mount, La, Oh Saturday,
December 81, 1904.
nal J.P. GLEASON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Succession Sale.

Succession Of Mrs. NJ. E. Matlock, de-
ceased. In District Court, Booster
Parish, La.
pY virtue of an order of sale to me
- directed from the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish of Bos-
sier, La, | will, on Thursday, January
10, 1905, in the town of Mot, La, within
the legal hours for sales, proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, the following described property,
to-wit:
The southeast quarter and southeast
quarter of southwest quarter, section 2,
township % north, range IL west, con-
tanning 200 acres, more or less.
Also, head of cattle, 20 head of hogs,
and 1 lot of household furniture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraise-
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, else
on credit of twelve months. according
to law. J. F. EDWARDS.
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer. :.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
The Kaiser In the German. state.

Ine Ao1oGr In the German States.
Outside Prussia, his own Kingdom.
the kaiser is. strictly speaking. for
eigner. Should he visit Hamburg he is
Il foreign guest of the burgOmaster,
who rules Hamburg as monarch and
is reckoned with the sovereigns of the
German states. Similarly whenever
the kaiser visits the courts OF his al
lied sovereigns Of Bavaria. Wurttem-
berg, Saxony and so on he Is a guest.
not a proprietor. His relations with
these kings are only those OF a chair
man toward his fellow directors.
The kaiser only has free entree to the
other states in his capacity of COM
mandcr OF the army. and he is able to
travel anywhere as general, but not
In Bavaria. where he holds no such
command. Bavaria is therefore to all
intents and purposes foreign soil to the
emperor, though it Is included in the
German empire
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
For Sale or Rent

ON best terms, my plantation, known
~ as the Huckabay place, described
as follows: VIZ Of nwl4, sec. 9, e1s OF
sec. y, VIZ of WIZ, sec. 10, ne14 and n y
OF nw14, sec. is, swl4 of nwl4, sec. Is,
tp. 10, range II, containing $40 acres;
situated z miles from Koran and 5 miles
from Taylortown; 5 or good houses on
the same. Possession given January /,
800, when the present lease expires, or
will rent to responsible parties on that
date. Address
MARX BLUEsTEIN, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Genuine Imitation.

We'll l made the sale, all right y
said the new salesman.
But you lied to her." protested the
proprietor. You told her fhev wora
genuine Irish laces'-
NO. ! didn't. She simply said she
olont want any bogus limitations
ana assured her ours were genuine"
Philadelphia Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Notice

rs hereby given that the stockholders
i OF Hodges-Connell Company, Ltd,
will hold meeting in their Office at Elm
Grove, La, on Monday, January 2, 1905,
for the purpose of electing officers and
transacting such other business as NAV
come before the meeting, as provided by
the charter of said company.
w. H. HODGES, Jr.,
n33-6t Secretary and Treasurer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Got His Dose Later.

Mr.. Courtney (fatteringly)-I had the
olues awfully when l came here to.
night Miss Fisher, but they are all
gone now. You are as good as medi-
cine Miss Fishers Little Brother
les; father himself says she'll be a
drug on the market il she doesn't
catch on to some fellow soon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Application for Administration.

Application for Administrator
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that Jourdan
~ Minis has this day filed his appli-
cation to be appointed administrator of
the SUGGESTIONS of Robert and Ruth Ann
Minis, deceased. Now, this is to admon-
lsh all persons concerned, that if OPP
position be not made thereto within the
time prescribed by law, the said appli-
cant will be appointed administrator of
said SUGGESTIONS as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 22d day of December, 1904.
B. A. KELLY,
43-2t Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Estrayel

IRON Midway, one Dark Bay Texas
L Mare Pony, IA or is hands high.
or b years old, branded (but brands
not remembered) rather slender, foretop
and name reached, and had trace mark
on thigh when last seen.
n 4o-3t THOS. LYTES
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
For Sale.

A GOOD 5-room dwelling house. well
"A finished and painted, in Benton.
and less than a quarter of a mile from
the court house. Well and other nee
essary improvements on premises.
Address l. HI. MARTIN. Dixie. Ia
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
To Hunters.

a LII persons are hereby notified that /
a Will prosecute to the fullest extent
OF the law any one caught hunting on
the Clay, Sunflower, Amelia and Ford
plantations.
nov loan j. H. FULLM.OVE
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To the Public /,

4 LII persons are warned to STAY out
"A OF what is known as the Scopeni
pasture. Call at my gate and l will ac-
company you through said pasture, if on
business. All trespassers will positively
be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the
law. 7. s. OVERCASH
Taylortown, La, May 8, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
For Sale, on Easy Terms.

ONE store house and lot, opposite the
~ Bank of Benton, and building
formerly used as a school house. but
which could be used as a dwelling: ali
located in Benton, Bossier parish, La.
For further information apply to
TT. LAND,
n5I-tf Bossier CITY. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Under the Earth.

Doctor-No; shall not pay you.
You have spoiled the pavement and
then covered 1t up with earth to hide
your bad work. Paver-Doctor. mine
is not the only bad work tho cart,
hides.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29

The doctrine Of the survival Of the
dttest is true. but sometimes 1t takes u
long time to pick out the best man.
Atchison Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
To Hunters.

A LII persons are hereby notified that
"a ! will prosecute to the fullest ex-
tent OF the law any one caught hunting
quail on Chalk Level plantation.
w. j. FULLILOVE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
for Administration.

In District Court, Bossier Parrish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mary
~ Cook. has this day filed her appli-
cation to be appointed Administrative of
the succession of Enoch Cook, deceased.
Now, this is to admonish all persons
concerned, that if opposition be not
made thereto within the time prescribed
by law, the said applicant will be ap-
pointed administrative of said succession
as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 22d day of December, 1904.
B. A. KELLY,
43-2t Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
Her Secrets.

He-Can you keep secret. She
Yes. on one condition. Hc-What il
that? She (frankly)-Provided don.
know it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-12-29
New Orleans, La.
SHREVEPORT CYCLE AND SPORTING
GOODS COMPANY

Headquarters for Guns, Bicycles and|
an kinds OF Sporting Goods--from F'is1l
hooks to Automobiles. Finest RePat
department in the South.-WM Lows
Proprietor. 206 Texas ST., Shreveporf
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-04
JANUARY WHITE SALES.
Special Offers in Underwear Made Just Now
by All the Shops

snowy winter day does not seem exactly the
proper season think Of summer gowns shirt
waists, yet is the time 10 buy materials, for
the January sales are on and dainty goods are
seen in abundance in all the shops.
Batiste and dirnity will undoubtedly stand in high
favor, as they are shown in such attractive coors
and patterns and are comparatively so inexpensive
that 1t takes no prophet to tell that their vogue
will be great. The stores have a large selection
at 1212 cents 4 yard
Another thin fabric that promises TO be popular
is the Egyptian tissue This is a new material. on
the line of Organdy. and costs 25 cents yard.
Scotch madras. said TO be worth 40 and 90 cents a
yard. is selling for Is cents
White goods Cor shirtw7is in great variety are
out on sale tables i'm the shops.
The most satisfying purchases at this time of
year are sure to be the white underwear. in which
real bargains be found The French enbroid-
cred underwear is selling fast Women realize that
it launders better and wears longer than the much
beTufted kind and the price OF at least the rather
heavy grade is within reach Of all. Some chemses
made from this grade. with seams and hem ma
chine sewed. but with the French hand embroidery,
come as cheap "a cents. A Iettle better grade
can be had for - cents and entirely hand made
pieces sold for 81 %. From this price they run
up TO So as the work and the material get finer.
A chemise OF French nainsoOk. embroidered in the
daintest OF patterns and dressed with tiny band
Nowhere is the French embroidery more deco
ratlVe than on the petticoats Even special sale
tho cheapest Of these cost s..
To come back to ordinary machine made under
NeaT-lt Is selling unusually cheap. The shopper
can ma nEhtgoWns as cheap as 80 cents. and there
SPECIAL sales are also going on in table linen,
sheetIng and towels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-04
ONE WOMAN'S DEVOTION.
A Texas Wifes Loyalty to Her Dead Hus-
bands Memory.
From The indianapolis Journal

An Indianapols young woman whose winters are
spent In texas, where her father has thousands OF
cattle and acres OF grass To feed them on always
brings North Win her fund OF interesting stories
from the Lone Star State -
The greatest case Ok woman's devotion to the
memory OF q dead husband ] know Of said she
lis be found on big ranch in the foothills OF
the Sierra Madre Mountains she is a sweet faced
English woman VINO is living life Of sacrifice away
her friends because her husband lies hurled in
that country. 'aptaIn FOllett ana wife came
Texas from England and settled on a big ranch.
The captain was successful and made money His
wife. a refined stnc cultured woman. endured the
early privauons because she with her husband
and because he was doing well. After years OF hard
work. when tney mad gathered about them great
droves OF cattle ard had built themselves a ilxu-
rlous home. the husband was taken suddenly III and
died His WIFE, instead OF having him buried i'm
cemetery. had nm laid in the ground I'm the ward
in front OF their home The little mound that marks
assistance Of the wife and gave advice and all
the assistance that generous Texans can give
length she settled down living again absO-
lutely alone ana unprotected. She keeps no HELM on
the ranch as none Is needed except when II is
necessary 10 brand her cattle o when they are
taken 70 market on these occasions she ca Nc in the
neighhors. But she has living in the house
with her. and prefers TO be alone with her dead
lying there IN the ward. Her home Is furnished
luKuriousy- She mas a piano and her library and
believe from the interior that they in the very
heart cattle country. far from civIizo fioy
She plays the piano eNQuiSitely. and ali the hest
class Of music nnds Its way into her ranch house
People passing that way ate at night often as
toaishCd Ia hear the sound Of a piano nlave6 nv
axrert hands coming from the house She h. in
tensely loyal 20 her husbands memory on rbe
nfano the moment or his death was a white duck
helmet which he wore the plains. II Law where
he cast IL the last day he wore IL. 1t has never