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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
THIS WEEK s PUZZLl
Two Honest Children.

Once there lived in Germany poor
man who had a wife and two children.
They were very poor but their mother
taught them never to take anything
that did not belong to them.
They went to school, and on the road
side was an orchard which belonged to
Farmer Brown. Carl and Johanna were
the little children's names and as they
were going past, they looked up at the
apples and longed TO have some Of them.
"N'ou must never go into the orchard
said their mother, "but il any OF the
apples should fall into the road, it would
not be wrong for you to pick them up
There was one tree nearer the road
side wall and had bright red apples on
it, The children called this their tree
and every time they went by it, they
would day to the apples, "Please fall
into the road"
Several weeks passed, and the apples
grew larger and redder; but they did
not fall into the road. Some OF them
dropped off; but fell into the orchard.
One day tarmer Brown was in the or
chard when they were going by. He
heard them say, "Pretty apples, fall
down to us" SO when they were look
ing the other way, he threw num-
Der of them over the wall. The children
were delighted and when they ran to
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
NEW PRISON COMMISSIONER.

Franklin, KY, Dec 10.-While
it is not known that Congressman
elect James M, Richardson has
written his resignation or consid-
cred the date of his retirement rs
a member of the State Board Of
Prison Commissioners, il is an
nounced here that Gov Beokham
has already made his selection Of
successor and that the fortunate
gentleman will be the Hon Ha,vy
5. McCutchen of Russellville.
II is assumed that the resignn-
tion of Mr. Richardson will be
made contingent upon whether or
not President Roosevelt calls an
extra session.
Harvey McCutchen lie one of
the ablest aud most popular young
Democrats in this section of the
State and the Governors selection
will be eminently pleasing.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Darkness Reigned.

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec I2.-Uhrist-
mas shoppers were enveloped in
darkness, laborers stood idle by
the side of their machines, a d
thousands of persons homeward
bound on the Elev ated Railroad,
were delayed for an hour this af-
ternoon, because of a breakd own
at the great Chicago Edison Com.
pany. For fully fifty minutes tie
tens of thousands Of persons who
we're shopping in Marshall Fields
store stood in semi. darkness. For
ten minutes there was not ray of
light save the occasional CLEAN of
a candle. The power that drives
the elevators was cut off and hum
dreds OF women spent the time IN
cages between the floors.
In the big office buildings all
was darkness. Even the Lake
street elevated service was affect
ed Trains stood between stations
all over the ne.
The most wonderful part OF it
was that not a man or a woman
was injured as far as known. Wo-
men in the big stores became pan
10 stricken when the lights wen,
out There was a rush for exits
and terrified screams we're heard
in the darkness, but there many
cool heads aud a stampede was
prevented. There were also many
temptations and many chances to
steal, but no loss was reported by
any of the stores
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
BANK OFFICERS ARRESTED.

Cincinnati, o, Dec As the
result Of the extended conference
between the United States Dis
trict attorney aud bank examiners
who have been looking into the
affairs OF the failed Citizens bank
at Obertin and their counsel Pres
ident G. 7. Beckwth and Cashier
Spear of the bank we're placed un-
der arrest late last night by Unit
ed States marshal Chandler, OF
Cleveland at their hone in Ober-
lin.
The arrests of Beckwlth and
Spear are the first that have been
made in the Chadwick case. The
Citizens National bank, wi t b
which they are connected, is cred
itor to the extent of $4,000 t.
Mrs Cassie l. Chadwick. whose
financial affairs during the past
two weeks have been the cause OF
a great deal of publicity
The bank is capitalized at some
$4,000. Since the disclosure OF
the banks dealings with Mrs Chad
wick, the president, cashier II d
directors have held conferences
and meetings frequently,
All the time there has been ex-
pressed by president Beokwith at
least hope of the reimbursement
of the banks loan to Mrs. Chad
wick but so far as known no re-
mittances have been received on
her account.
President Beckwith has been in
state bordering on physical COL
lapse for nearly a week, and for
the past three OF four days has
been confined to his bed. He has
expressed the most regret over
the outcome of the banks deal
ings With Mrs Chadwick, but has
given nc intimation as to why
such a great sum of money has
been loaned from the bank to Mrs
Chadwick.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
VIEW.
Hog killing is in order.

Hog killing is in order.
The baptising at Emmaus va
postponed last on account of rs o
OR Baker will move to the S R
Boyd place in Caldwell coun y.
We regret the loss of such good
neighbor.
Will Cisco of Livingston ooun-
ty, has purchased the Lewis fa' m
near View and moved on same.
w E Lewis has purchased and
moved to the Sisco farm IN Liv-
ingston county.
Edd Conger had hemorrhags of
the lungs last Thursday.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
CASE POSITION Ed.

Winchester, Ky, Dec. 9.-On
account of the illness of Judge
James Hargis, one of the defend
ants, the Marcum damage suit has
been postponed until Monday. A
Jury composed mainly of repre-
sentative farmers has been empan
neled. Nothing has been heard
Of the witnesses whom Mrs Mar
cum in an affidavit accused t b q
defendants Of having bribed n d
sent away,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose OF Chamberlalns
Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication Of the
disease appears and threatened attack
may be W lrded of. Hundreds OF peo-
pie use the remedy IN this way with
pvrfec. success. For sale by Woods 4
Orme, druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
What We All Should Do.

Il cannot do much, said a little star,
ITO make this dark world bright;
bly, silvery beams canuot travel far
Through the folding gloom OF night;
But I'm part OF Gods great plan,
So I'll shine and do the best l can.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Don't Go Near the Flr. Little Ones

Owingsville, KY, Dec. 12.-Near r
Springs, Wayne county, a small c
Of William Mercer was left in r.
while its mother stepped out. Wher
returned the child had overturned
chair and fallen into the fire, it e.
being literally cooked on its body
died as the mother was dragging it fro
the flames,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

We now have a flst-cla 50
German Butcher, and nothil g
but frst-class Beef will be SO d
by us. Pork and Beef choi &c
roast, 8 cts. Pork or Be-
steak, 10 cts. Anyone want
ing Hogs, we will sell them by
the whole hog delivered at 5 4
cts per pound.
r. Schwab Produce Co.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Head About to Burst From severe
Bilious Attack.

II had a severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about to burst
when got hold Of a free sample OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, took dose of them after sup
per and the next day felt like a new
man and have been feeling happy ever
since, says Mr. NV Smith, OF Julif'
Texas. Blliousness, stomach troubles
and constipation these tablets have nc
equal. Price % cents. For sale by
Woods & Orme druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

When you want a pleasant purgative
try Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets They are easy to take and
produce no nausea, gripping or other
dlsagreeable effect. For sale by WOODS
n Orme, druggists.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
Little Folks Corner.
For Children Under "a.
Mothers Little Girl.

WOl0tIS llllle VII,
Mother knows a little girl
Neither won't tell who
Helps with all the many things
Mother has to do.
Sings to baby when he cries,
Bulbs his shaky blocks;
Irons grandma S neckerchiefs,
Folds up fathers socks;
Picks the berries, dusts the hall
Neat as neat can be,
Draws out grandpa's easy chair,
Sets the plates for tea;
Buttons little sisters dIess,
Let's her come and play
When another little girl
Sometimes runs away.
Mother knows a little girl
Don't you wish you knew
Which it is who helps her so?
Mother wont tell who.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15
LAST PUZZLE.

LAST PUZZLE.
Why is worn out shoe like ancient
>..,r..e ',au.r it once had Scion
,oIeoI. Nla syrr received.
THIS WEEKS PUZZLE.
Why is a Damascus blade like a good
natured mani
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-12-15

alone, according to Secretary Will
son, would pay the national debt.
IL the farmers would only chip in
and not waste il for hogs and whis
key.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10
Gone Beyond.

Died, at his fathers home, near Lin
ton, on February %, 1904, Mr.. Robert E.
Byrd, aged "a years.
Seldom has the pen Of friendship been
called into requisition to pay the last
tribute of respect to the memory of one
whose whole life was crowned by the
lofty elements which go into the forna-
ton OF the character of the true man.
His sense of right was great and beauti-
full; his sympathies ever easily and
deeply touched by another's sorrow; his
friendship strong and lasting. Who
among us can ever forget him? The
charm of his presence still fingers
around us. But we should not mourn
as those without hope, for it is permitted
of all to meet him where adieus are
never said.
In the still hours of night his spirit
winged its immortal flight from earth
Patient through long hours of suffering
death fell upon him as gentle slumbel
in the brightness of youthful life.
Weep not, dear friends, he's safe a
home-his trials now are past. Be true
to God till the hour shall come when HI
will gently take US by the hand and eros
to the other shore where friends viii
part no more.
ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
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Death of Mr.. w. B. Jacobs.

Mr.. Walter B. Jacobs, President
of the First National Bank; Pres
ident of the Shreveport Traction
Company and President of the
Progressive League, died sud-
denly at his home in Shreveport
on the Ord instant, in the 48th
year of his age.
No man in business circles was
better or more widely known in
North Louisiana than Walter B.
Jacobs. His name linked with
any enterprise, at once inspired
confidence. He was a hard and
earnest worker, persevering, in
telligent and persistent, knowing
no such word as fail. He was
essentially the right man in the
right place in any enterprise, and
by energy, tact and skill he forged
to the front, and achieved sue
cess.
Mr.. Jacobs was public spirited
and progressive, and heartily be-
lieved in pushing Shreveport tc
the front, and was always identi.
fed with any movement calculat.
ed to rebound to the interest ol
his city or parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10
The 8u5sier 8anner.
w. H. scanland, Editor and Proprietor.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.


For State Senator, E. S. Dortch.
For Judge, r. c. Drew.
For District Attorney, JIM. Sandlin.
For Representatives, w. C. Hughes and
J. T. Many.
For Sheriff, J. F.. Edwards.
For Clerk, B. A. Kelly.
For Coroner, H. Neeson.
FOR POLICE JUROR,
Ward il. T. McDade.
2-J. C. Logan and T. J. Tidwell.
as. r. Strayhan.
4-G. T. Mays.
5-Dr. r. B. Martin.
&C. D. Sandidge, w. M. Burch.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
Ward il. C. Bell.
Wv. J. Dawson and E. T. Fuller.
81. F. Delaney, D. M. Clowney.
Al. D. Rogers.
81. P. Gleason.
Oh. Barnacastle, w. M. Vickers.
FOR CONSTABLE,
Ward i.-R. F. Jacobs.
Pr. A. Gardner, Chas. Smith.
&C. S. Ford, H. M. Underwood.
&C. f. Rogers.
ST. w. Heath.
81. w. Oneal, Walter White.
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What the Russians Lost.

Had the Russians discovered
gold during their occupancy OF a
portion of California in the early
part of last century, perhaps they
might have taken this country.
It is doubtful if, at that early Pc
Rod of its growth, the United
States could have driven the
Russians away, and California
might have remained Russian
territory for many years.
For about a quarter of a CEN
tury the Russians maintained
settlements at Fort Ross and at
Bodega and also on the largest
of the Farallone Islands. They
built boats at Fort Ross and b.
dega for use in catching seals in
the Bay Of San Francisco and on
the Farallone Islands. Seals were
numerous in those days, but the
Russians soon exhausted the
supply. They hunted fur-bear-
ing animals, and when these were
exhausted they thought the coun-
try was no longer of any value,
and abandoned it, selling the
forts and guns to Capt. John A.
Suffer, at whose mill gold was
found a few years later.
Spain did not attempt to expel
the Russians, but after the Mexi-
can revolution, the Mexicans took
steps to prevent their further en-
croachments by establishing mill
itary posts at Sonoma and at San
Rafael. This was done at the
suggestion of Gen. Vallejo, who
was placed in command, and who
was one of the most prominent
figures in early California history
Russia was the first to send a
man-of-war to California waters
to spy out the land. She was
short : sighted, however, an
| abandoned a fertile and rich
country which possesses the fin
est deep water harbor on the
Pacific Ocean. The Russians es.
tablished the first cemetery in Sar
Francisco. The first person
hanged by the Americans was
also a Russian, and the execution
took place on the western SUNNI
of the eminence now called Rus
sian Hill, and was witnessed b,
almost the entire town, men
women and children.
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From Over the State.

Work on the big alcohol factory
in New Orleans began Monday.
The Southern Good Roads Con-
vention will assemble in New Or
leans on April 6.
Joseph Tarday, New Orleans
Custom house clerk, died Sunday
of an overdose of strychnine.
A movement is on foot to es-
tablish a large independent sugar
refinery in Terrebonne parish.
Old residents of Calcasieu par
ish state that the Mermentau river
is now lower than ever known.
r. K. Converse, a resident of
New Orleans for IS years and
founder of the Produce Exchange,
died on Sunday, aged 80 years.
The Times Democrat says there
has been an unusual number Of
deaths recently of persons over
seventy years of age in New Or
| leans.
Robbers, by firing pistols in a
jewelry store in New Orleans, in
Inundated the jeweler and his sis
ter, and made off with S11OO worth
of diamond rings, taken from the
show case.
One of the largest paper mills
/ in the South will soon be located
at Crowley or Jennings, and will
be erected at a cost of $3.50, 600
by Northern capital. Rice straw
will be used as raw material.
| A gale near Welsh on Sunday
morning carried a residence 100
feet, and deposited the occupants
unhurt upon the prairie. Con-
siderable damage from wind and
rain is reported from several
points in southwest Louisiana.
| The Democratic State Contra,
Committee met in New Orleans on
the End instant, and by vote oil
81 to 10, with seven members alb.
sent, made James M. Smith, oil
Union parish, the party nominee
for State Treasurer. In the prima.
ry election of January 10Th Capt
10. B. Steele had a pluality OIL
nearly 5000 votes.
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Latest News in Paragraphs.

Mexican cotton mills will shut
down temporarily.
Heavy losses are reported in
Kansas on account of prairie fires.
The mercantile fleet of Japan
ranks seventh in the worlds ship
ping.
The average yield of wheat in
Russia is less than half that of the
United States.
Ernest Tillie, 10 years old, was
accidently killed by Louis Willie,
near BENEFITS Bridge.
Six men were drowned and four
injured by the collapse of a rail-
road bridge near Irondale, Ohio,
Saturday.
In a quarrel between two con-
victs, cellmates, in Trenton, N.
j., one was murdered with scis-
sors blade.
One priest and two women SER
wants were killed by the burning
of rectory at Long Island City,
N. Y, Saturday.
Last Thursday Wisconsin ex-
perienced blizzard; snow fell in
Ohio and violent weather condi-
tons were reported from a num-
Der of States.
Last Monday mob took Rich.
ard Dixon, negro, from the jail
at Springfield, Ohio, shot him te
death, hanged his body to tele.
graph pole and then spent an hour
shooting at it.
As the result of the great prairie
fire, accompanied by q wind and
sand storm, which ragged over
the counties of Comanche and
Kiowa in Southwest Oklahoma
last Thursday, at least five lives
were lost, 1900 square miles Of
territory was devastated, hum
dreds were rendered homeless and
many cattle and horses cremated
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DIR. C. HI. IRON, Proprietor.
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of its 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 a longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
dinary. savings deposits.
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LOST,

.nne mortgage note, given by c. O..
~ Gale, on the Oath day of February,
1902, payable to order of himself and by
him endorsed in blank, due January I,
1904, for $3.50, with 8 per cent interest
from date.
All parties are warned against trading
for said note as same has been lost or
stolen. T. T. LAND.
Benton, La, March 3, 1904.
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Notice and Warning.

Notice and Warning.
4 II parties are hereby notified not to
"a trade for or buy any one of four
promisory notes, signed by Stacey, Bra
den G Jenkins, of date November 8, 1902,
and due and payable on November 10,
1904, 1905, 1906 and 1907, respectively,
each for the amount of 81 200, payable
to the order of A. LATTER. The said
notes being subject to equities between
the parties thereto.
STACEY, BRADEN &: JENKINS.
Benton, La, March 7, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10

The Republican leaders in Con-
gress have decided to indefinitely
postpone the ship subsidy bill.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10

Indications are that every far
mer is going to let his neighbor
curtail cotton acreage.
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nR. r. S. TERRY has moved from
~ Cooper Building to Zodiac Building,
over New York Dry Goods Company,
Room and 4; Phone 1884.
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WE are members of the Shreveport
w Board of Trade and have access
to all the latest cotton news.
Our facilities for storing, insuring and
selling 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
over assessments and pay taxes for nom
residents.
We want patronage and expect to merit
same by strict attention to business.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10
School Apportionment.

Following is the first apportionment
of the school fund for the year 1904:
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SHREVEPORT CYCLE AND SPORTING
GOODS COMPANY

Headquarters for Guns, Bicycles and
all kinds Of Sporting Goods-from Fish
Hooks to Automobiles. Finest Repair
Department in the South.-WM LOWE,
Proprietor. 206 Texas St., Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-03-10

EGGS for Matching from thoroughbred
IL Plymouth Rock Chickens of the
Belmont strain, Belmont, Ga, which
yards are famous for having won more
premiums than any other in the South.
Every chicken is beauty. Price, $1.5O
per setting Of to eggs; pay the express
charges. Address
MRS. G. D. SANDDGE, Haughton. La.
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r. r. Land,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will
IA practice in the courts OF Bossiel
and adjoining parishes.
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