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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-09
He Got tho Money.

Nothing looks so small to a man
when his tooth aches as a ten dollar ball.
and nothing 80 big after the dentist
has finished with him." says young
dentist. There's a man here In town
who has owed me 1--WE ten dollar bills
fo-, more than Z year. He Is perfectly
able to pay the bills, but he won't do
It. He says It's IN outrage to charge
that much for filling only ten Or a
dozen teeth. Well, last month he
broke a tooth and came to me on the
jump with beads Of sweat on hi,
agon.zed brow.
"'Sit stiu,' I said, holding his head
I'm twice his size. sit still; I'm 60
ing to take The gold out Of these two
back teeth. want to use It.
''You never heard such n yelp as
went up from that man. He paved
at his pocket and dragged out a roll
In mad haste. l let him peel off 500
before laid the drill down. He was
scared blue, and l was mad enough
to have dug the gold out in earnest
If he hadn't paid up."-Chicago Inter
OcAQn
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ROYAL JoKERs.
MOnarchs Whose Hum0r Was More
Strenuous Than Refined.

Monarchs Whose Hum0r Was More
Strenuous Than Refined.
Alfonso vi. of Portugal reveled in
practiclng so called jokes on his sub
jects, a favorite form Of enjoyment be-
ing the waylaying and assaulting Of
passengers, firing into the coaches OF
his mobiles and scattering religious pro
cessions at the point Of the sword.
Charles IX. of France had favorit0
trick of hiring young thieves to relieve
his guests as they sat at table of their
swords and jewels, Laughing loudly as
he witnessed their success or saw the
uncOnsciousness of the victims or be-
held their surprise and indignation
after they had been despoiled."
Queen Christina of Sweden was In
her element when she could snatch the
chair away as some dign1fied Official
or portly court lady was about to take
seat and found infinite entertainment
in dressing herself as a. gallant and
making love in disguise to the young
ladies' Of the court. i iai6ff
Frederick William l. of Prussia used
to spend many hilarious hours at the
Tobacco club, where his chief delight
was to make his guests the butt Of his
practical jokes. A favorlte victim WAS
Jacob Won Gundling, an eminent sci.
enlist, whom on one occasion his maj
esty ordered to read aloud certain
abusive articles about himself which
the king had sent to the daily papers,
while by his side was placed a monkey
dressed in exact imitation of the pro-
fessor which he was compelled to cm.
brace as his brother
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Court jews.

Court Jews were the officially ap-
pointed bankers and money lenders OF
European rulers down to Napoleon's
times, after which most of them be-
came merged in the great business
houses which deal nowadays with in
ternational finance. One Of the found
ers of the house Of Rothschild WINS
court Jew at Frankfort toward the
close OF the eighteenth century. 1t was
with him that the elector of Hesse-Cas-
sci deposited f1,000,00O wbN, tho first
Napoleon was threatening his domin-
ions, and the way In which the sum
was protected and restored when Eu-
rope was settled again first made the
name Of Rothschild famous in finance.
Up to this period Jews had no rights
as citizens IN most German states or in
Austria aai the Office Of court Jew
was necessary to give them Standing
London Globe.
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quarreled-with friend of mine-the
other day and wanted to revenge my
self. l-l-Oh, It's hard to tell you this,
but it Is my on1y excuse! 1 thought
that If could make him think l was
engaged to some one l would be even
with him. So telegraphed to you, Mr..
Howard. and ! hinted to him that-oh,
you understand, don't you? You will
forgive me, won't you, Mr.. Howard,
and you. Katey'
The other girl had listened with wide
set eyes, staring into the others face
us II they would read her very soul.
"Are you sure" she asked, "quite sure
that-that the letter was really ad-
dressed to meT
Kate Breck laughed lightly. "Why
of course" she answered. "of course
It was addressed to you. You will
forgive me, won't your" she ended
pleadingly.
'Why-certainly," murmured Frank
awkwardly, while Kate went straight
to the other and took her In her arms.
"Dear Kate" she murmured.
Miss Breck freed herself gently, but
decidedly. There, there" she ex-
claimed hurriedly. Il must 60. I'll
get your letter for you, Kate. I've
I've burned your envelope, fear, but
I have the letter safe, and I'll get 1t
for you at once"
AS the last words tumbled from her
lips the girl hurried from the parlor,
and. aided by the banisters, made her
way to her room. Once there, she
sank into chair and pressed her hand
to her heart. Then, mastering her
emotion with an effort, she drew a let
ter from her breast, hurriedly slipped
the inclosure from it and threw the
empty envelope into the open fire that
blazed In the CRATE.
: "Goodby. dear love-" she murmured
softly. 'goodby, goodby."
The fire caught the edge OF the en-.
velope and famed up and for a me-
lnent the address stood out. 1t read
quite plainly. Miss Kate Breck. First
street, Lexington, Ky" Then the whole
crumbled away to ashes.
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DuOyant mood, the girl quic keneG her
steps once more. Life. life, how good
It was! And hers was still! h,r own to
mold, to fashion as she chose.
All day long this exEitE.ion chung
about her, enveloping her in a rosy.
Joyous mist through which she looked
out unseemingly at the world 1t was
still hers, rs with beating heart she
stepped upon the stage. And then all
at once her excitement suddenly drop
ped away and she felt like frighten-
ed child. How big the hall wn,. She
had not realized that it was so big!
And how crowded. Eyes. eyes, there
were millions Of them and all fixed un-
swervingly upon her. Anne felt her
head swim. The Accompanist, with n
kindly glance ip. her direction. had
seated himself at the plano. She must
begin. She de a desperate effort.
Clear, smooth, the girlish young voice
doated out to the audience. But even
TO her own ears 1t sounded cold.
forced. lacking in charm. Her throat
seemed par ,lyzed. Amid perfunctory
applause she made her way off the
PLATFORM. just able to see through the
binding tears. Was she failure aft
er all?
The succeeding numbers on the pro-
gram1ne passed to her like some horri-
BILE, relen tless nightmare The thought
that she must sing again held her in a
grip of ice. Spring! 1t was but de-
lusion, a mockery. For what had she
dared to hope? And it was only nerv-
ed with the courage Of despair that
she was' able again to face the audi
ence.
Mechanically Anne followed the ac-
compartment. She was almost beyond.
feell1g now. Her one desire was to
get through.
There was a movement in the audi
ence a vague sense Of something
wrong People looked about uneasily
Then al at once sharp cry cut across
the sonG Five! Firev'
In an instant everything was con.
fusion. Anne stared helIlessly. The
accompanist had disappeared. Out in
front the people We're fighting to reach
the narrow do ors, the stairs. The panic
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sholxespeare and Hinwstha.

A schoolboy has written an essay Oh
sThe Merchant Of Venice" full Of orig
inal matter. This is his view Of Po:-
tia: "Portia was kind and true heart
cd young lady. She was very good
natmed. especially to some of her gen
tleman friends when tho7e yong men
was going to choose their collins" Bit
the gem Of the article relates to Stake
speare himself. 1.-THE story was written
by Shakespeare, who married Hiawa-
tha He was born in Venice, where he
and the merchant shot arrows of the
same fly rhen boys. 1t was here that
he learned to season mercy with jus
tice.- Anne Hathaway turned into
Hiawatf.a is really interesting ease
Of derangement.-Lond Chronicle.
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The Career of
Anue
BY n. M. DAYIES OGDEN
Copyright, 1905, bu a. NJ. d. Ogden

Spring had come at last. In the parks
rows of gay tulips and. hyacinths
Haunted their beauty in the sunshine,
the trees. newly decked in palest green,
waved happy branches to soft breezes.
All the world seemed overfowing with
color, perfume, life.
Anne Wilmington, walking briskly,
uptown, music roll in hand, felt her
pulses a-tingle in exultant responses to
the call. Life, life everywhere. It
surged and blossomed. The girls eyes
glowed, her breath quickened. Tonight
she was to have her chance. The pretty
color called to her face by her music
masters praise deepened. He had been
pleased, even enthusiastic. Surely
those who should listen to her tonight
would not prove less kind. And then,
all at once as she passed large build
Ing, the glad light faded bit. Paul!
She had almost forgotten him. Would
he be there? The. girls pace slackened
as her face clouded. Why had he SO
upset things? Why had he not been
content to remain friends? Anne's lips
quivered as she remembered the look
Of pain in his dark eyes. She did not
want to hurt him. It was two weeks
now since the afternoon that he had
come, overhowing with the news Of his
advance in salary.
"And now-now, Amer he had cried,
T can claim you at last. Oh, Amer
But the girl, startled, little defiant,
had drawn back. He demanded too
much. Surrender her life, her career,
now, just when the bitterly toiled for,
eagerly craved spccess was almost
hersl Anne stared at him with wide,
frightened eyes. She had never
dreamed of his caring that way. They
had been good chums, that was all.
But to all Anne's pleading he had
vouchsafed scant attention and had
gone away still with that white look
on his face. He had not come again.
The faint shallow Of an ache ffnttered
near the girls heart. Then with a res
olute effort she threw it Off. No, she
was not sorry, she could not give up
her work. not for ary one And. with
4 firm reconQuering Of her former
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threatened to be worse than the fire.
The girl stood motionless. Would they
all be killed?
Through the struggling mob a figure
fought Its way to the stage-a tall.
straight figure, with eager brown eyes.
Anne's heart gave sudden throb.
Paul! Oh, Paulv she cried. He
was there, he was coming to her; she
was not forgotten. The next moment
he had leaped upon the stage and had
flung a protecting arm around her.
Courage, sweetheart" he urged.
That's my brave girl" as the color
came flashing back to lips and cheek.
"Now, how to get out of this
But the ushers, recovering presence
of mind, had begun to shout reassur-
ances. 'Sit DOWN. they yelled. "The
fire Is out Sit down! Sit downs"
Yet the crowd still tossed and scram-
bled. The moment was pregnant; life
and death hung in the balance. If the
rush could be stopped! With sudden
inspiration Paul dashed to piano and
struck a chord. The crowd, startled,
wavered. The young fellow flung
himself into the seat.
"Sing," he cried. "Sing, Anne"
breaking into the accompaniment Of an
old song which they had often sung to-
gether. And Anne, shaken, thrilled,
stirred as never before, let her voice
ring out in all Its glorious power.
Strong, brilliant, beautiful, the notes
bubbled up from the white throat in a
perfect passion of lyrical ecstasy. Her
listeners, spellbound, held their breath.
Who would have imagined that pale
girl to own such vo.ce7 One after
another gaining courage, slowly they
began to slip back into their seats. The
danger was over, the panic averted.
A tumult Of applause greeted the close
Of the song. The audience, stamping.
cheering, divided between admiration
Of her voice and appreciation of her
pluck, fairly went mad. Again and
again they called her out.
Anne, her eyes CLEAN. Ig, her cheeks
aglow, tried to hide her impatience.
Why could they not let her go? What
had she done? 1t was Paul who de-
served the credit, not she, but he had
vanished. When at last, still tremulous
from the excitement, she escaped into
the little hall, she found him there
awaiting her. They were quite alone.
the new performer claiming attention.
Anne, her lips quivering with little
wistful smile, held out her hands.
Paul." she whispered. The young
fellow. a sudden hope dawning in his
eyes, caught her hands In fervent
clasp.
"Anne, oil, Anne" he breathed, sus-
pense. dread. longing, shaking his
voice. "Anne!'
The girl lifted repcntant eyes.
live been selfish" she declared
unsteadily. "Oh, Paul, can you forgive
mel Bur-but I didn't understand.
My career" with supreme scorn. "wha.
is my caresr1 When saw you CON-
ing to me amid all that frenzlcd crowd
II knew" so low that he could hardly
catch the whispered word.
But the man, an inarticulate excla-
nation breaking from him. had caught
her close.
I'VE will work together, sweetheart y
he murmured tenderly. THAT Is the
way"
And Anne smiled.
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SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.

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 3 per cent per an
mum is allowed on all sums of ST 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 longer period
than six months draw higher rate than
ordinary savings deposits.
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Piratins Foley.s Honey and Tar.

Policy L Co., Of Chicago, originated Honey and
Tar as throat and lung remedy, and on account
Honey and Tar manV Vim mutations are otfered fos
the genuine These worthless limitations have
similar sounding names. Beware Of them. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in yellow
package. Ask for it and refuse any substitute.
1t is the best remedy for coughs and colds
Benton Mercantile Company.
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Satinted.

First Boy-Did yeh have plenty Of
nice things to eat at that party? Sec
ond Boy-Did we? We had such loads
Of everything that wen Mrs. Goodsoul
gave me some iced cake to take to my
mother I didn't even lick it going
home.
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Sluggish Liver a Foe to Ambition.

You cannot accomplish very much IL your liver
is inactive as YOU feel dull your eyes are heavy
and slight exorticn exhausts you. Orlno Laxative
Fruit Syrup stimulates the liver and bowels and
makes you feel bright ard active. Orino Laxa-
tive Fruit Syrup docs rot narseate or gripe and
is mid end very rietssnt 70 AXE. Crino is moro
effective than piils or ordinary cathartics. Re-
fuse sutstitrtes.-Eenton Mercantile Company.
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Edyth-Are You going to Niagara
Falls on your wedding trip? Babette-
No; I went there on my two previous
wedding trips, and 1 believe it's hoo.
doc, Detroit Free Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-18
scALEswio's RAPID GROWTH.
Town Established in May, 1899, Has
Made Phenomenal Pronrsss.
ecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
schleswig, Nov 1S.-Since the month
Of May, 1899. when the first town lots
were plated and sold by the Western
Town Lot Company, Schleswig has
had phenomenal growth, and now
boasts of 500 inhabitants. Among oth-
er establishments, the town has four
general merchandise stores, three lum-
Der yards, three physicians, two hard
ware stores. two implement houses
two banks, two barber shops, two ele-
vators, a drug store, an opera house, u
harness shop, two blacksmith shops,
two real estate offices, dance hall ana
a cigar factory A telephone plant,
valued at more than $4,000 Is owned
and operated by local capitalists. The
town has expended $4,000 for sys-
TEN OF water works, and the efficiency
OF the fire department has long been a
source of pride of our citizens. Build
ings are lighted by the Schleswig
Light s. Fuel Co.,swhich; has also caus-
ed the great number OF gas ranges to
be operated. The $4,000 school house
which was erected in 1903, has more
than half been paid for. The Evangel-
icat congregation possesses, property
valued at over $1,000.
However, the residence portion of
the town is a cause of just citation to
our citizens, and has developed much
more than any other part Of our town,
and the attractiveness of the beautiful
dwellings is an object of admiration
Of the many strangers which visit our
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-18
Application for Pardon.


TO Whom 1t May Concern: Notice
is hereby given that an application for
the pardon OF Nathan Rainsbarger.
who was convicted Of murder at the
November term, 1887, OF the district
court of Iowa. In and for Marshall
county and sentenced to Imprisonment
for life, has been presented to me. The
reasons assigned for granting the par
don are:
First-1nnocence Of the crime charg-
ed.
Second Conviction on circumstan-
tial evidence.
Third--Long term, of service and ex.l
emplary conduct during the same.
The said petition will be presented 70
the 31st General Assembly which con-
venes at Des Moines on the Sth day
Of January, 1906. for Its advice, pur-
suant to the statute In such cases made
and provided.
ALBERT b. CUMNf1NS,
Governor OF Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-18

health for long time. He leaves
wife and seven children, mostly grown
up. and large circles of friends to
mourn his departure.
Deceased was for many years an &C
tive business man here and identified
with all matters of public interest, UNI
til failing health compelled him to
cease his activity In such matters.
The local Mutual Telephone Com
pany has most of its poles planted
and is now ready to put in a switch
board and phones. To further consld-
er these matters a meeting Is called
for this evening.
New corn Is being marketed at 81
cents per bushel.
The O. j. Dutton family are now at
Los Angeles, Cal, for the winter.
Grand Junction had an opportunity
to secure $4,000 electric light plant,
but the bird has flown.
Next year may as usual line up the
voters in this locality on the old party
lines but party affiliation Mt this time
is weaker than Mt any former time IN
the history Of this locality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-18
Fort Dodge Neurologist Con-
victed of Practicing Medi-
cine Without Certificate
FUN IN THE COURT ROOM
The Defendants Testimony Was Anus.
ing to Lawyers and Spectators and
Was Best Evidence the State SUBJ
mitted - Jury Out Al Night = Will
Appeal.
to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, Nov. 1S.--1he White
case was before the district court all
day Friday, and the taking OF evidence
was not finished until late In the day,
when Attorney Price, for the prosecu-
ton, made his plea Among the most
interesting occurrences that has ever
taken place in the local court took
place when DR.. white himself was
placed on the stand.
The case was brought by Fort Dodge
members Of the medical profession as
DR. white has been practicing here
without d certificate. Health Officer
Kennedy OF Des Moines was here, and
testified against DIR. white, and toll
lowing this three members Of tho med
zeal profession IN this city testified, as
to their knowledge, that the defendant
knew nothing about the practice OF
medicine and surgery.
After the state had closed it's case,
DIR. white was put on the stand in his
own defense. I,he doctor Of neurology
was cross examined for hours, and dtir-
ing the entire time, the people in the
court room laughed heartily every
time County Attorney Price would en-
tangle up the doctor. The spectators
enjoyed themselves immensely, and the
entire crowd in attendance got more
amusement out OF the case than has
ever been obtained In a case on trial
before.
The gist Of the defendants state
ments were summed up as follows.
@. What do you call diagnosis?
A. 4 call 1t guessing at the seat Of the
trouble.
@. After you have guessed at the
cause Of the trouble, you make e.noth-
or guess In accordance with your sys-
TEN to see what Is the remedy?
A. Yes.
Q. First you look at his eye. then ask
what he has been eating, that's how
you base your advice, is It?
A. Yes.
O.. Then you tell them what to eat
and put d pair Of glasses on them do
you?
"A. Yes.
TN entire cross questioning was or a
similar plane, and to the attending
lawyers and professional men. the cross
questioning of the defendant was re-
garded as the best evidence for the
prosecution that was submitted.
The jury found White guilty On the
charge OF practicdng medicine without
certificate. The Jury was out all
night leaving the court room a, s:15
and returning. verdict at 9:o!' this
morning. White gave notice that he
would appeal to the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-18

broke into u freight car In the Rock
Island yards here, month ago, plead
ed guilty. Judge Clements sentenced
Lee to two years and Young to twen-
ty-one months at hard labor In the
Fort Madison penitentiary. They We're
taken to Fort Madison yesterday. The
booty which Lee and Young secured
consisted of two sacks of flour. box
of cough syrups and box of matted
milk. When they took the milk they
supposed the bottles to contain whisky.
Their disappointment on opening the
bottles can be imagined.
Judge Lindsay, of the Denver juv-
emile court. recently had a case some
what similar. Some small boys broke
into a car and stole a box of bottles
which they supposed contained beer.
They drank the contents of a number
of the bottles and an officer found
them before they had recovered from
the effects. The Judge considered their
punishment sufficient and paroled the
boys to probation officer. The stuff
they had stolen and drank was Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup.