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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

But" the publisher complained,
"the chief characters in your story are
n man and a woman who go on max.
ing love TO each other for years and
wears after they are married" well"
the young novelist replied, you must
remember this is work of fiction
Chicago Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

4 l%Ioosicr banker has been warned to
give up $1,000 or be .hot. lie might COM
promise on $3.50 and get hall shot.-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

Come said Diogenes, after listen
ing to the candidates make their ad
dresses at the barbecue. "let us GLOW
out our lantern and put up our UNI
brella. Our quest Is done, Honesty
is too common to he even interesting"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

"MacTnto,h boast a good deal about his
family, doesn't her
Yes, | think he claims that tde head
OF his family was the original Nlaelnto'h
that Noah had with him curing dat rainy
season, Philadelphia Pres,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06
Definition.

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
az a cough curo.-J. ". OBrien, 322 Third
Ave. N, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan, 6, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

Many a man, o, Horatius. ry dream
ing OF Fame hath walked to Famine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

DO you think that elections are as
honest as they used to be?' mo"
answered Senator Sorghum, 81 can't
say | do. A lot of people get paid
for votes nowadays and then don't de.
liver the OOds.'@WashingtOn Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

Iohnny-Pa. what IS a specialist?
PA specialist, Johnny, i a man wh,
ogly stops the murder on his own beat
n. Y. Bun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-08-06

I had for years. I gratefully acknowledge its merits Very sincerely yours,
Mrs. BERT f. LEyNoX, 100 East 4h st, Dixon, H."
M@ NAA FORFEIT II we cmnot forthwith produce the original letters md signatures of
NhEsEEE above Testimonial which will prove their absolute genuIeteS.
I5JDEU Lydia L. Pinkham Med. Go, Lynn, Mass.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
Plain Dealing Dots.

The Plain Dealing young people en-
joyed quiet dance Tuesday night.
Contractor Glanfield is pushing work
on the new bank building right along.
Messrs. Montgomery, Kelly and Bur-
CESS were business visitors to Shreve-
port Monday.
Mrs. Logan Arnold returned from
Raston Monday, after a pleasant visit
to relatives at that place.
Miss Euleene billiard left last week
for Waynesville, N. c., where she will
spend the remaining part of her vacation
with relatives.
The road outfit for this district is now
camped near here, and good work is
being done on the roads leading into
town and the streets within the towns
limits.
Miss Grace Stroud returned Monday
from visit to the Worlds Fair, made
in company with students from the State
Normal, from which institution she re-
Gently graduated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
keeth-SaDders.

On Thursday morning, the 14th inst,
at the home OF the brides brother, Mr..
Leon Sanders, at Plain Dealing, Mr..
Charles Rudolph Keeth was married to
Miss JAMIE Kay Sanders. The bride was
becomingly gowned in a handsome white
linen shirt waist suit.
This was very quiet home wedding
no cards, and invitations to only few
relatives and friends. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. r. J. Harp,
according to the ritual of the M. E.
church, South, and rarely has been
seen more elegant affair.
Mr.. Keeth is an enterprising mer-
chant-plantcr, OF Gillian. Miss Sanders,
the only daughter of the late esteemed
Hon. LIT. Sanders, has taught school
successfully for years, mainly in Bossier
parish. Recently she has been in charge
of the primary department of the Plain
Dealing High School, in which position
she achieved more than the ordinary
degree of success.
There is more romance attached tc
this marriage than usually happens. II
is the outcome of boy and girl attach
ment which hogan when they were
students of the Pioneer High School, Of
Plain Dealing.
Hosts Of friends join in congratulating
Mr.. Keeth on securing such a treasure
and in wishing them long life and idea
happiness. E. D. B.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
Board Of Health PROCEEDINGS.

BENTON, La, July 6, 1904.
The Board of Health met this day
with Health Officer and Chairman, DR..
G. A. Wise, in the chair, roll call show
ing the following members present
DR.. G. A. Wise, President; c. D. San
didge and J. A. Ford.
DIR. J. w. Mobley's claim for attend
ing small pox cases was allowed, as cor
rected, for S125.
On motion, duly seconded and carried,
the Secretary of this body is instructed
to return Allen Bros. 6 Wadley's ac-
count to be itemized, and that this body
will not pay any small pox claims, unless
authorized by the Health Officer OF
some member of this body, and all cases
must be reported to the Health Officer.
The following quarter salaries and pei
diem claims were allowed:
DR.. G. A. Wise, per diem, $4.20.
c. D. Sandidge, per diem, So.
]. A. Ford, per diem, 50.
B. R. Nash, salary, $40.
DR.. G.. A. Wise, salary, $50.
The minutes were then read and APP
proved and the board adjourned.
G. A. WISE, NJ. D., President.
B. R. Nash, Secretary,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

It's "cola drink time" Silli1nan has
a variety. Call and try 'em.
The jolly Jokers were entertained by
Master Bob Lyles Wyche Tuesday
night.
Miss Ethel Flournoy, OF Shreveport,
is guest at the home of her uncle, DR..
B. Wise.
Coolers! Come to us to buy them.
One and one-half, two and five gallon
sizes carried in Benton Mercan-
tile Company.
The editor and his wife and their third
son, Mr.. w. II. Scanland, Jr., left on
yesterday afternoons train for t h
Worlds Fair city.
Wheeler 8: Wilson sewing machines
are too well and favorably known to re-
quire extensive notice. The Benton
Mercantile Company has them for sale
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

On account of the Worlds Fair, at St.
Louis, Mo-, the Cotton Belt route will
sell round trip tickets to st. Louis and
return at the following rates, which will
apply from Benton only:
Dates of sale, April 18th to November
18th inclusive; return limit, December
18th; rate, $26.
Dates Of sale, April 25th to November
10Th inclusive; return limit, sixty days
from date of sale, but not later than
December 18th; rate, s2t.7O.
Dates of sale, April 9th to November
Both; return limit, ten days from date OF
sale, but not later than December 9Th /;
rate, Sl8.25.
B. F. BAKER, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
Married

Ii recently so, you'll need to see US.
II of long standing, you'll have to see us.
If you are anticipating taking this step,
you should see us. The newly married
man needs furniture, the one who has
been long married needs more and the
one who is to marry will need it. Fur
niture is what we handle. We have
more than we want. Twas bought for
you. Come and inspect it. More under
one roof than you ever saw before.
ENDERs FURNITURE Co.
Next First Baptist Church, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

y A big stock of fruit jars and jelly
glasses at the brick store.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
The Brothers,.

We are but two-the others sleep
Through Deaths untroubled night;
We are but two-Oh, let us keep
The link that binds us bright.
Heart leaps to heart-the sacred flood
That warns us is the same;
That good old man-his honest blood
Alike we fondly claim.
We in one mothers arms were locked
Long be her love repaid;
In the same cradle we were rocked,
Round the same hearth we played.
Our boyish sports were all the same,
Each little Joy and woe;
Let manhood keep alive the flame,
Lit up SO long ago.
We are but two-be that the band
To hold US till we die;
Shoulder to shoulder let us stand,
Till side by side we lie.
-CHAREs SPRAGUE.
The Mean Thing.
My dear" remarked Mr.. Jones to
his wife rs he gathered up his mail on
the first of the month, you have
missed your vocation. You should
have been u member of the state legis
lature"
"What do you mean by thatY asked
| his innocent wife.
"You are so indefatigable in intro.
ducing bills" replied Jones.-Cincin.
! matt Tribune
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

When your home printer cannot do
the work. we recommend the G. G.
WILLIAMS PRINTING co. Ltd
Printers, Binders and Blank Book
Manufacturers. Shreveport la.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
Or. w. D. Lassiter,

Denton, La. Office, Benton Pharmacy
- Hours, 8 A. M. to P. M. Allcalls
have strict attention, night or day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

In trying to do good to others you help
to perfect you own character; and in
trying to perfect your own character
you are likewise helping to do good to
others.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
r. Z. Land,

4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will
~ practice in the courts OF Bossier
and adjoining parishes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

The citizens OF our town, one and all,
would do well to emulate the example Of
our neighbor, Mr.. J. E. Johnston, who
is having a new walk made along the
front OF his premises.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
Montgomery's
StOre....

rs HEADQUARTERS
= for everything need
ed on the farm. Pro-
visions are cheaper no
where else. His is the
recognized house for
general supplies. Give
him a call and he will
} save you money--there's
no one outside Benton
who can make your dol
lars go further in trade.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21
NELSON & RATCLIFF,
Homestead Entry No. 1923.
Denartrneut of the interior ]

Homestead Entry No. 1923.
Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
July 20, 1904. J
NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-
~ lowing named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of
the District Court, at Benton, La, on
August q, 1904, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 6923-Frank
Walker, of Alden Bridge, La.-for the
northwest quarter of northwest quarter,
section 8, township 20 north, range Is
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
George Phillips, Arthur Mury, Allen
Thornton and Strother Rawls, all OF
Alden Bridge, La.
j, ERNEST BREDA, Register.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

Go to Silliman's for loaf bread. Re
ceived fresh Mondays and Fridays.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-07-21

Old Newspapers for sale at this
office. 25c per 100; 20 for Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

Ions and considerations there could be- no
question as to Its justice and desirability;
out. when we contemplate the after effects
OF such reduction. and that there Is another
and better way of attaining the same end
the restoration of the franchise, viz. the
enforcement of existing laws relating to
that subject the question takes on an en-
tirely different phase.
The question is one concerning which
good. honest men. both white and colored
differ. The mere cutting down Of repre-
sentation will not benefit the negro one
iota. 1t would leave him Just where he Is
In the matter of the suffrage. It would,
OF course. be beneficial to the republican
party. the party reducing the representa-
ton: but 1t would not profit the person in
whose interest the legislation will be said
to be enacted. the negro.
10 recognize southern Acknowledgement
by cutting down representation would be
to decitizenize southern colored voters for
ever or until such time as the south sees
mt to repeal Its Acknowledgement laws. 1t
would be regarded by the country at large
as mere spite work for partisan advantage,
and instead OF having moral and salutary
effect on southern Acknowledgement. II
would engender renewed and intense race
hatred and revenge for lost representation.
In which the negro would be the victim.
thus failing far short OF curing the evil
complained OF. 1t should therefore, be re-
sorted to only as a last alternative.
Many negotiating southerners would be
glad to welcome this method OF eliminating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

the negro from the political equation. even
though they lose din congressional repre-
sentation. They have said so. For. as q
decitizenized NAH fhe negro would be less
able to resist the psEsecutions and discrimi-
nations heaped span him by the south and
It's attempt to make of him merely a newer
of wood and dra%er Of water. In this
way the negro would be of more service to
them than would a few congressional seats.
1t would be an acknowledgment of the
southern claim that Acknowledgement Is
right, and showsa trucking spirit on the
part OF the great party of citizenship and
equal rights-a cowardly desertion of the
Negroes cause and an adjustment of laws
to meet the political conditions forced upon
US by the south.
II would be an Endorsement Of the prtn.
ciple taxation without representation''-a
principle for which this government fought
and waded through seas of blood.
Our federal Constitution Is either right or
wrong To reduce Congressional repre-
sentation and permit disfranc hisement
would be to confess that this Constitution
of ours Ii wrong. We believe that the Con-
stitution Is right. r.:
What the negro needs. and should have. In
enforcement Of existing laws safeguarding
his citizen rights-the protection Of his
rights as guaranteed by the organic law OF
the land-a restoration of his own repre-
sentation, and not punitive LEGISLATION or
retaliation against the south for its rape
OF those rights.
The republican party should not eyade
Its duty and responsibility by merely cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

the fact of their being organized here is
a great help in that respect, as they can
say they are chartered by Congress at the
national capital!
Early in the last session I wrote to the
chairmen of both the House and Senate
committees of the District calling their
attention to the subject. and sent them at
the same time typewriter statement pre-
pared by prominent attorney, setting forth
the objections to the law as it stands, and
suggesting changes. AS a result two bills
were introduced in the House and one in
the Senate, but for some reason to me I'M
known no action was had on them by
either house AS every one knows the
curse of the country for the past few years
has been the corporations which have food
ed the country and swindled the people
with watered stocks and the snide con-
Germs which engage in no real business
but that OF inducing the honest but un-
Informed people all over the country to
buy their stocks under false pretenses.
The country is literally flooded with these
and the .'get-rich-quick' concerns. which
are national curse, and 1t is high time
that Congress should exercise it's power
to the fullest extent to put an end to all
such and first OF all. here at the nations
capital. w. c. DODGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.
Brownson Visited Washington-Ma
rines for Statue Exercises.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. November H.-Supt.
Brownson of the Naval Academy went to
Washington yesterday on business connect
ed with the institution.
One hundred and six marines arrived at
the United States marine barracks. Naval
Academy from ST. Louis under the COM
mand of Capt. Clifford and First Lieut.. f.
c. Lander. Second Lieut.. C. V. Vogel at
tached to the Naval Academy. has been
ordered to report at Washington November
10 for special service.
One hundred and sixty-nine marines and
Ave officers leave here Saturday to partici-
pate In the ceremony of unveiling the statue
OF Frederick the Great at Washington.
They will be in command of Capt. Dunlap
instead of Capt. Breckenridge. as previously
announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
The Corporation Law.
Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
I was glad to see that Mr.. Siddons. at the
meeting of the Board OF Trade, called at
tention to the need of amending the law in
regard to corporations in the District. As
1t now stands the District is In worse
condition than New Jersey or West vir-
gfnia. both Of which have become notorious
for issuing charters to all sorts Of swindiing
companies. In New Jersey. and presume
in West Virginia also. the companies are
required to pay an annual tax in proper
ton to their capital stock, while here they
are not required to pay cent OF tax. The
result 10 that the District has become the
headquarters for the organization OF all
sorts OF speculative corporations. q large
portion Of which. It Is safe to say, have
no other idea than to sell their stock, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Priests Deputed to Bring palliums.

Father ]. B. McCloskey of Ocean City.
N. J., has been intrusted to take the pail
alum to Archbishop Glennon of St. Louis
and Father w. p. Tfghe of Holly Beach.
rS. j.. will take the pallium to Archbishop
Moeller OF Cincinnati from Rome. The
pope yesterday received in private audience
Monsignor Lorenzelli. former papal nuncio
at Paris, whose appointment as bishop Of
Lucca is being considered. The pope and
Monsignor Lorenzelli lengthily discussed
the situation OF affairs In France. 1t Is the
intention OF the pontiff to do away with
the custom of considering that certain posi-
lions give their occupants the right to the
red hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

velopes properly gummed. 1 them al
most exclusively and during the past two
years l have found that a large percentage
of them have not sufficient gum to hold
them closed. In this respect they are far
inferior to those made by private parties
and sold by dealers.
Surely If the government monopolizes the
business it ought to furnish good an
article as private parties, but that 1t does
not do now by a good deal. BUSINESS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Southern Railway Promotion.

1t was announced yesterday that r. l..
Mcclellan. assistant general freight agent
OF the Southern railway. has been appoint
ed assistant freight traffic manager of the
entire system. Mr.. Mcclellan succeeds Lee
McClung. who resigns to accept the POSI-
ton OF treasurer of Yale College The
change will take effect December Is. and
Mr.. McKellars headquarters will b In
Louisville, KY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
ting down congressional representation.

ting down congressional representation:
Evasion of a duty Is not performing 1t.
Nor does evasion Of primitive duty al
ways justify the performance of an alter
native one Let the great republican party
not shirk the duties vouchsafed to ii and
SO overwhelmingly emphasized by the voice
OF the people in the result of the recent
election. Let It. In candor. courage and
Justice. meet the great moral and legal re-
sponsibilities thrust upon it. or plead It's
impotence to deal Nth them.
mo. T. c.. NEWSOM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Gummed Envelope Reform.

To the Editor Of The Evening Starr
Among the reforms to be introduced In
the Post Office Department 1t Is to be hoped
will be that OF having the stamped en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Reduction of Southern Representation

To the Editor Of The Evening Star;
Were we called upon to consider the
moral equity OF the question whether the
number of representatives from the south
should be reduced to conform to the num-
Der o6 voters, stripped Of all other condi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

For persistent Cough, Piso's Cure for Consump.
tton 70 an enectual remedy. At all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Never Such Small Prices i'm Dress
Goods and D0mestics.

IN BLUE BROWN BLACK WINTER Doc
BROWN, BLUE Or
andba full value 6>Ss
BIAcK 80 INCHES 2OC
black;ca
HEAVY WEIGHTS: NO zGD<-
INCHES WIDE VERY RICH OdD~
all silk
BLACK BEST BLACK: Am<-
abou6Oy yards all IHVNe
OF -.
YARDS OF IN
tomorrow while it lasts Il UGe
CRUSHED SILK H.
MERcERIzED sATNEs IN FULL 4 OH ,
sERvIcEABLE I'M
s
doubbed QDWC
FOR USE oD/
soft muslin;
5oINcH scARFs AROUND; WHITE . 6.
COOP QUALITY FIANN ELETTEs LENGTHS e7L
the quality that sells at 12c (wil N@C
foc and 12c quality sold to 100
AND ~
quality good soft nap: mil SSs ni1 HEAVY 62c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
Wonderful Are the Reductions Inn
Bows Clothing.

Rows, EXTRA GOOD AND
u,itbstand
poys, STYLISH NORFOLK SUITS FINEST BLUE WIN
belt Values positively 81 and more
BOYS FINEST BLUE KERSEY OvERCoATS IN THE sTYI-
coats at special
,SEr3y WELI-MADE OVERCOATS, IN
Friday
to
ROWS AII-WOOL KNEE PANTS. VERY SERVICEAB
Rows. WARM AND wELI-MADE FLANNELETTE WAISTS;
good quality just half the regular price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17
lit Will BE a Big and Busy Friday
inn Footwear.

wOMENs GOOD QUALITY ovERGAITERs THAT Sell
tomoows selling ....--
TABLE FILLED GOOD QUAI
kinds pair worth less tina
LOT LITTLE GENTS BOX CALF AND SATIN CAL
49, s25 $L5O values;
LOT OF BOYS BOX CALF. AND PAT
of positively under 800
FEW PAIRS OF THE HIGTIGRADE PAT
that sell regularly at 3d.
3d. and 81 reduced
that usually a desirable ....
WOMEN'S BOX CALF BLUCTIER LACE
heel
Of a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-20
Western Golf Chnmp,o,.b,p.

Chicago. Aug. 19.-After two rounds of match play in the Western golf championship today. H. c. Egan of the Exmoor Club and D. F. Sawyer of the Wheaton Golf Club are the survi- vors who will meet in tomorrow thirty-six mile finals for the title once held by Chandler Egan and lost in this tourney by his cousin W. E. Egan Not since the national championship at Glenview in 1902 has there been such golf or such weather conditions. Ev- cry match today was played in a cold, drizzling rain.
 Sawyer defeated w K. Wood this forenoon. four up and two to play and followed brilliant thirty-nine out by the same figures in. a total of 7s, that is' western record for rainy day golf In the afternoon Sawyer made a run away race of his match with R. H. McElWee, who had beaten c. F. Cling man. Jr, two up, earlier in the day, Sawyer put McElwee out of the match oy score of six up and five to play.
 The days route was comparatively easy Tor Egan. In the third round he gained lead of three holes on Ralph HoaRiand at the turn and continuing steadily won five up and four to play Not so easy however, was the victory or Fay Ingalls, the Harvard champion, who only beat S. c. Spitzer one up at th etwentleth hole after having been two up at one period in the first nine holes or play. lngalls's victory pitted him against II C.. Egan, his college chum. in the sem-fnals and their match was played in the hardest rain of the season, Egan winning two m and one to play.