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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
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BY
GEORGE ETHELBERr WALSH
Copyright, 1904.
by George Ethelbert Walsh

LIN XSGN DIVA L w "OASA AAs
LY gathered the loose sermon
leaves in his hands and showed
them aside, not hastily or inn
patiently, but reluctantly, as though
yielding to temptation. The day was
not suited to sermon composition.
The Rev. Sextus Worterly sighed
heavily, sighed with the unconstrained
freedom Of a man who knows that he
is alone.
There had been time when the Rev.
erend Sextus no one had called him
this for short except defunct maiden
aunt, who dared not approach nearer
to familiarity than the compound
name) was happy in his loneliness. IA
man can do his best work when un-
trammeled by the responsibilities OF
family ties," he reasoned in those days.
Those pessimistic days had faded
somewhat. The maiden aunt who had
ministered to his few material wants
in his household was only a memory
now. A longing to hear lips abbreviate
his name even to the extent Of two
words had possessed him lately. 1t
was a species Of madness that he did
not acknowledge to himself. None
ever suspected such weakness in the
man of stiff broadcloth and high,
starched collar who so graciously and
successfully filled the Daleville pulpit
every Sunday.
Least Of all, probably, did the gentle
demure soul Of Widow Trimble, who
in her own intense loneliness pitied the
pastor only as sympathetic creatures
can. She had nurtured and guided two
husbands through the winding path
way of married life, tearfully laying
them, with the help of the Reverend
Sextus in his capacity as officiating
clergyman, beneath the sod when al
earthly powers had failed to renew
their lease of life. She was alone
again, alone in her double bereave
ment, but seeking to give rather thar
requiring comfort.
| Cynthia Trimble was name to con
| ture with. 1t had sweet, sonorou
sound in verse and subtle suggestion
| that the amorous mind could readil.
trace to all sources Of beauty and love
illness. The Reverend Sextus hat
broken his fealty to single, bachelo
existence by falling in love wit
Cynthia. But he was not versed il
the ways Of the lover, and he shranl
from the possibility Of the recipient o
his affections ever discovering hi
amorous inclinations.
Had the Reverend Sextus died yes
terday there would have been no sera
of paper found in his possession toda
| to indicate the slumbering of grea
passion in his life, none-that is, ther
had been none-which could betray
lovesick soul, but within his inne
pocket there was this day an epistl
which had caused him to sigh an
turn reluctantly from his sermonizini
It was a proposal to Cynthia, which h
had indited after much painful though
and elaboration. If ever the time shoul
come when he could find the courae
to speak he would repeat the conten1
Of this letter. Its diction was faul
less, its confession earnest, but nj
too affectionate, its wording to IL
point and not too verbose. 1t was
masterpiece Of It's kind.
But it was never intended to be d
livered. The Reverend Sextus had n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
Old Age and NIatrimony.

When he was considered quite an old
man James, Lord Balcarres, went to
stay with old Lady Keith. There were
q number of young ladies In the house
and, before he arrived, Lady Keith
said to them: "Now, there is this old
gentleman coming to stay, and par
ticularly wish that you should all en-
deavor to make yourselves as pleasant
to him as you can" They all agreed
to do so, but Miss Dalrymple said:
"You may all do what you like, but
I'll bet you anything that you please
that I'll make the old gentleman like
me best of us ALL" And so she did.
She made him perfectly nevoted to her
all the time he was there, yet when
he asked her to marry him she laughed
In his face. Lord Balcarres was ex-
tremely crestfallen, but when he went
away he made a will settling every
thing he could upon Miss Dalrymple.
Somehow she heard Of this, and said:
Then, after all, he must really care
for me, and I will marry him." And
she did. He was fifty-eight then, but
they had ten children.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
Henner,y.

''My dear, object to the new cooks
calling me by my first name"
1T doesn't hurt you mite, George,
and wouldn't have you offend her
for the world"
.'Well, let her mend her pronuncia-
ton then. She calls me Hennery, as II
were a chicken coop."-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
Makes Fiomely Women pretty.

No woman no matter how regular Ter features
may bs can be called pretty IL her complexion is
bad. 0Eino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion
ard clears saHow Dlctched compilations by stini-
uiating the liver asd bowels. Orino Laxative.
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and is
mid and pleasant 70 take. Rewember the name
ORINo and refuse TO accept any substitute,-
Benton Mercantile Company.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists are author
lied to refund your money if Foley's Honey and
Tar fails to Cure your cough or cold It stops the
cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious re-
suits from a cold. Cures la grippe cough and
prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains
no opiates. The genuine is in yellow package.
Refuse substitutes.-Benton Mercantile Co.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05

Beginner-But / can't play golf well
enough to get any enjoyment out Of 1t.
Enthusiast-Yes, but that is where tho
game Is go successful. The poorer you
play it the more exercise you get
Life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
The RetOrt Cutting.

He (angrily)-I actually believe you
you. She Calmly Just ask me to
marry you and prove the falIacy Of
your belief.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
Mean.

First Fair One-How dreadful it is
to have skeleton in the family! Sec
ond Fair One-I know, dear Have you
ever tried exercise?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05

He who comes up to his own idea Of
greatness must always have had very
low standard Of it In his mind. Haz-
lift
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
Attorney at Law.

Will practice in the courts of Louisia-
ma and Arkansas, and in the Federal
courts. Office at court house, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05

Whatever are the benefits of fortune,
they require palate At to relish and
taste ethem.-Montaigne.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
TOANNES SMITH,
at Law.

Office at the court house, Benton, Bos-
sier parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-10-05
SAT- FER STONE BROS,
Plain Dealing, Louisiana.

TLOTHING, Boots and Shoes, Furni-
~ ture, Stoves, Mattings and General
Merchandise. Highest cash prices paid
for Cotton, Furs, Wool and Beeswax.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

recent city campaign in Boise, the
Moscow Star says:
Nv ny the Statesman. which
nearly always bolts the republican
ticket, should be classed as republi-
can and given all the republican
patronage, is not understood in this
part of the state. 1t looks like
mighty poor politics, and the dis
pensers of public printing will find
out their mistake i'm time"
Neither can we &c. it through our
craniums down in this neck o. the
woods, why it is that at least nine
tenths of all the state printing is
given to the sschronic bolter" at
Boise. There are fully a score of
republican papers in the state that
are more deserving of the state pat
ronage than the BOISE organ. Prob
ably the patronage has been given
TO the Statesman on the theory that
its ssinfiuence" was needed during
the campaign. If that is the case
the state officials need no longer be
forced into throwing public printing
that way, for the Influence OF the
Statesman throughout the state isn't
any greater than It was In Boise
during the city campaign. OF
course the country offices don't need
the work, as the proprletors all
haye nice bank accounts. but Just
the same it would make them feel a
little better to know that the state
officials appreciated their efforts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
Bennington Blossoms.

Mrs. w B. Graham was called TO
Randolph on account of illness of her
daughter, Mrs Birdie Mckinnon.
Mrs. G. R. Lindsay left for Salt Lake
Wednesday. where she will undergo an
operation before she returns Bert
Richards and wife accompanied her
Last Sunday the following visitors
were here and gave some very good in
structions: Prof. Alt Osmond, Oliver
Dunford, John Sutton and Miss Zula
Rich Mr.. Sutton and Miss Rich We're
in the interest of the Sunday School
while Prof. Osmond spoke ON education.
Ed Brown, Clarence Birch and Miss
Maud Austin spent Sunday with Mr.. j.
CT. Merrill's family.
Mrs Eva Dunn and family and Miss
Ida Hoff OF Georgetown were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs J. G. Merrill last Mon
day
The people here are anticipating a
grand tune on Pioneer Day.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

We would rather live In a tent in
Idaho than to dwell III a million
dollar MANSION i'm New York CITY
during the summer season. During
the past week the scorching rays
from old Sol have fallen with terrific
force upon the millionaire and
pauper, alike. A hundred or more
deaths have been recorded while the
number of prostrations have been
close to 1000. In the crowded ten
ement districts the suffering has
been the greatest, but even the Wall
street magnates have not been able
to buy comfort with their gold.
While the people there have been
sweltering IN the midnight heat, the
people in Idaho have been ENJOYING
pleasant dreams while sleeping
under a blanket or two They are
dying from heat back there now but
six months hence the dispatches will
tell us of people freezing 10 death
right in the heart of New York
City. Idaho. You are a grand old
state and with all the faults that
can be trumped up against you, we
still love you. and wouldn't exchange
an humble cottage in old Bear Lake
county. for a palatial mansion on
Fifth avenue.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
Pioneer Day at Paris.

The people of Paris are arranging for
quite celebration on the oath. There
will be a parade in the morning which
will consist of representation Of the
hand-cart company that crossed the
plains in the early fifties and the OK
train with women and children afuot
In comparison to these there will be
several of the finest teams and carriages
in the county, thus showing the con-
trast in the mode of travel 30 yerrs ago
with to-day After the parade there
will be speech making and in the after
noon there will be an interesting pro-
gram of sports.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
Ward Conference and Celebration.

The Latter Day Saints ward confer
ence will be held next Sunday, the 23rd.
The program for the day will be as
follows:
The Sunday school will meet on the
lawn at 10 a. m. with the ward priest
hood meeting at the same hour in the
meeting house: also at and O'Clock
p. m. Conference meetings will be
held in the grove on the meeting house
grounds. where platform and seats
will be arranged for the accommoda-
ton of the large number that are ex-
pected to be present
The following day being the oath, or
Pioneer Day, it has been decided that
it would be appropriate to continue the
exercises and have an enjoyable time
on the meeting house lawn during the
day and evening.
A short program has been arranged
as follows, beginning at 10 a. m:
singing by the CHOIR
Prayer. John Bagley.
Singing by the choir
Remarks Bishop ". w. Clark.
Solo Mrs J. W. Arnold.
Statistics OF the early settlement of
Montpelier by Morris c. Holmes.
Recitation. Mrs. John E. Perkins
Remarks, Mrs. NJ ID. Lindsay.
Selection. Male Quartette.
Remarks, G. c. Hillier.
Singing by the choir.
Bened1ctlon, C. H. Bridges.
Luncheon on the lawn will be an in
terestlng feature from u O'Clock until >
p m providing you bring a lunch }
From until D. m. the lamusemant
committee will have charge of the
sports. Prizes will be given for foot
racing. bicycle racing. orapge-ea,;,.
contests. etc.
refreshments viii be served on the
grounds In the way of ice cream. soda
fruits etc
There will be children's dance DIR.
ing the afternoon. and a general dance
In the evening, when refreshments win
De on tap. will close the DAYS perform-
ance.
A cordial invitation is extenaad =. u
our friends. during both DAYS exercises
who desire to be in attendance.
COMMITTEES.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
The Silver City Avalanche stole

The Silver City Avalanche stole
few sswireiess messages that
were waited from various quarters
of the globe to julie Bassett, Charlie
Arney and the defeated candidates
i'm Boise, when the result of the
election there was made known
One of them was from Carrie Ma
ton and read as follows: Topeka,
Kan, July y. To julie Bassett,
chairman of TIE Boise City Demo
cratic Central Committee. Ii af-
fords me exquisite pleasure to know
that you and Arney have Joined
hands with the sanctifed, chaste
and immaculate Flenner in spread
ing the temperance reform through
the medium of the democratic party.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

An eastern editor has suggested
that If John ID. Rockefeller cant
find any other way of disposing of
his tainted" millions he might pass
it around among the newspaper fra
ternity. A good suggestion, and
Wen bet there isn't single editor
i'm Uncle Sans broad domain that
would hesitate a second about ac-
ceptlng a few thousand plunks- We
could use several thousand very
nicely right now, and the thought
of il being TAINTED wouldn't hurt
our conscience in the least.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

The appointment of El;hu Root
as secretary of state places him in
the list of Presidential possibilities
in 1908, provided of course Roose-
welt doesn't change his mind about
not wanting another term. With
Root as their candidate, the repu0ll-
can veil would be ssGet there Eli. =
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

After an absence of several months
on a ranch, Reese Davis has again
mounted the editorial tripod and the
columns of the Caldwell Tribune
are once more filled with the wit,
wisdom and sarcasm that flows
from Reese's brain as freely as
water raps down hill.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

The Idaho Republican, published
at Blackfoot, is one year old this
week. The paper is one of the very
best on our exchange list, and we
congratulate Mr.. Trego upon the
success he has attained in one short
year, In the face of the opposition
of two other papers in the town.
May the Republican live long and
continue to prosper.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
Forced to Storye

~ Lex OF Concord. KY. says: For
20 years l suffered agonies. with
ON my upper lip, SO painful. some.,,..'
tnat could not eat. After vainIx -,
everything else, cured 1T win, RneaIs..-
Arniea saive Its great Tor bnrns c,,,s
ana wounds At Ritter Bros. Dr.. -.
Only 25c- o.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21
Bear Lake Resort.

For rent at Gray's Log Cabin. Fish
Haven. tents set up and ground 81. 30
per week. ground space ST. per week
Row boats for rent Good springwater.
Enquire OF Mrs Fred Rose, Fish Haven,
Idaho. p
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

In commenting upon the stand
taken by the Statesman during the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-07-21

Sadie don't keep her candy-she sells
it while it Is fresh.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-10-11
How the Koran. According to Trndi-
ton, Was Given 60 Man

How the Koran, According to Trndi-
tion, Was Given 60 Man
In Arabic the word Koran" means
that which ought 10 be read" The
Koran is divided into IA chapters call
ed suraS, a word meaning really row"
order" series" In manuscripts
these chapters are not numbered. but
bear titles, sometimes derived from
the subject matter, but usually from
the first important work. Some chap
tiers have two or more names because
Of differences I'm the manuscripts fol-
lowed. Each chapter Is divided into
smaller portions. called verses by non
MoSlems, but I'm Arabic known as
"ayat." signs or wonders. The entire
book again is divided into sixty equal
portions, called "ahzab." each subdi-
vided into four equal parts. or into
thirty parts called "ajza." each consist
ing Of two ''ahzab" and again divided
into four. All the chapters except the
ninth begin with the blSmillah. In
the name Of the most merciful God"
Twenty-nine begin with certain letters
OF the alphabet. which are believed to
be the peculiar marks OF the Koran
and 10 conceal several profound mys-
terieS. the understanding Of which. the
more intelligent confess. has not been
communicated 10 any mortal. their
prophet only excepted.
According TO Moslem tradition. the
Archangel Gabriel paid $4,000 visits
TO earth while revealing TO Mohammcd
the wishes OF the Creator. Some few
chapters were delivered entire. but the
greater part was revealed plecemeal
and written down at the prophets die
tation 10y Zaid. his secretary. The first
revelation, it IS generally agreed. con-
tained the first Eve verses Of the nine
ty-sixth sura- After the passages had
been written down they were published
TO the prophets followers, several OF
whom took copies. while most learned
them by heart. and the originals were
then placed in n chest in no particular
order. FOR this reason Il Is uncertain
when many Of the passages were re-
vealed.
Abu Bel1r, Mohammcd's first success
sor, collected the originals, which were
on palm leaves and skins. and had
copies made by Zaid from the dictation
Of those who had committed the pas
sages TO memory. BE further placed
the suras In the order still followed.
putting the longest at the head Of the
list without regard 70 historical Sc
Quence. Some time later Osman had
the Koran copied IN the Quraish dla-
lect and suppressed the versions made
by Abu Bekr-Chfcaco Npvvs
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-10-11
PUBLIC SALE
Of undivided, One-SeYelth interest in a tract
Of land on East side Of Shenandoah
river, near CaStlemal'S

The undersigned, special commissioner
substituted by the decree Of July oath. 1905
in the chanccry causes of Chas. II. Stcphcns
admir-. ". Jn0. L. Bell and Others. and Geo
". Green Is. same defendants. in the place
oi the special commissioner named low the
decree of October 9Th. ISS5. 10 make sale oi
the undivided interest Of Jno. X. Bell i'm the
land mentioned ina the bill will offer for SAID
10 the highest bidder, in front Of the Court
House, m Berryville Va.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER Il. 1905
az twelve @ clock, the undivided one-seventh
interest of Jno. Il. Bell i'm that certain trace
OF land formerly owned by Hector Bell ON
the East side Of the river. near Castleman's
Ferry, divided by the turnpike and contain.
ing about four hundred acres.
Terms of Sale-One half cash. and the
balance m twelve months, evidenced bv thg
bond OF the purchaser; the title 10 be retain
Ell until the deferred purchase money is paid
+. b. WHITING.
Special Commissioner.
j, Jno. NJ. Gibson. Clerk OF said Court
certify that the Bond required Of the SpeciaI
CommisSioner by the decree in said cause
OF July -, 1905, has been duly given.
GIVEN under my hand this both day of
September, 1895.
IEsTE.-
JNO. NJ GIBSON. c. c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-10-11
STEAMSHIP VERMIN.
The Way Ocean Liners Are ria al
Rats and Reaches.

The Way Ocean Liners Are ria OF
Rats and Reaches.
Rat and roach catching at the steam
er docks and on ocean liners is one OF
/ the queer ways men have OF making n
/ living. And good living they make
ut It. too-sometimes as much as So
600 year. The men who do It never
advertise, because the business does not
sound rs well rs II pays, and n man
| whose house is built out of dead rats
ana cockroaches would just as soon not
have his neighbors know It.
Once year docks and piers are turn
ed over TO the rat catcher for a night
The man who has made Q fortune at
the business in New York still works
With his men, for the aecret Of the bust
ness Is his and he trusts 1t 10 no one.
hats run everywhere. but reaches have
q special liking for rope lockers. and
mere they swarm by tens Of thousands
unless the pier owners have n contract
with the rat and roach catcher. who.
after a thorough overhauling. guaran-
tees freedom from the pests for year.
whenever an ocean liner reaches port.
whether on this side OF the other. IT is
turned over for a night TO this same
man. Cats do much toward keepino
ships clear Of rats, but, of course. have
no effect on reaches. On this side of
the Atlantic roach catching is the more
important branch Of the business. while
on the other side wharfs are almost
as full or rat catchers as the ships are
Of rats.
These once worked with ferrets. but
now they use chemicals. Large cage
IKE traps are used, in which lettuce
leaves are placed after being sprinkled
with a liquid-only the catcher knows
what.
Whatever 1t is, it is as irresistible to
rats as the weird piping of the pied
piper was to the rats of Hamelln town
NO matter how choice the food I'm the
lockers and IN the hold, the rats leave
II instantly when they smell the mys-
terious liquid on the lettuce leaves. IT
does not kill the rats, and herein lies
another secret Of the profits Of the bust
ness. Live rats are worth money il
England, where they are used for train
ing terriers. Dead rats are worth mon
ey' too, as their skins are used for
groves Al or q cents apiece, forty or
hfty rats mean something, and this is
quite usual catch.
For reaches a powder is used, but
what puzzles all old sailors who used
10 nave the job Of clearing ships Of
reaches is that there are never anv
dead ones lying around next morning.
The favorite way Of the sailors when
they had to catch reaches was to put
q cob Of bread on top of n coil of
rope. Very quickly it would be covered
with hungry brown bugs. and these |
they knocked into well creased bis |
cut pan. The grease kept the reaches
from crawling up the sides, and it was /
poor roach catcher who would not /
nave two or three inches Of reaches
when he was through, and in a few
days he could begin and do it oil over
again.-New York Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1905-10-11
LEARN TELEGRAPHY
and X. X. Accountants
Real Estate Opportunities.

Farm of 100 acres, 81 miles from
Berryville, land especially suited
for fruit. Large dwelling. Price
S4,5OA.
go acres Of land, with store
house and mill property. 2 dwell
ilngs. 5-acre orchard. Large
spring. J miles from Govern
mont weather bureau. A profita-
Die mercantile and milling bust
ness has been carried on at this
place FOR years. Fine fruit land.
Price SO per acre.
$50 acres. Half mile from
government weather bureau.
Land adjoining sold for 500 per
acre. Fairly good house. Stab
ling, spring and orchard. Espec-
tally suited for fruit farm. $40
per acre.
ID G.. SNYDER.
Zeal Estate Agent,
Berryville, Va.