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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Koran.

Mr.. Ben Sour, of Shreveport, was a
business visitor Wednesday.
Miss Emie Aiken has returned home
after several days. stay in Haughton.
Mrs. Herbert Evans is spending week
with hisparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Evans.
Mr.. Henry Jones, who has been at
tending school at Coushatta, is at home
for the holidays.
Mr.. c, E. Frost is the guest Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Evans.
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur Carter have just
arrived from Gibbs, and will make this
their home for while. DR.. Carter has
just graduated from the Memphis Medi-
cal College with the highest honors,
having been selected President of his
class. After leaving Memphis he went
to New Orleans and stood his State ex-
animation.
Mr.. Ben Bruton died last Tuesday, af-
ter lingering illness of several months
He leaves four boys and two little girls
to mourn his loss. The entire community
sympathizes with the little ones who are
left fatherless.
Mr.. P. C. Mason, of Forest, Miss.
spent Saturday with Mrs. M. Dees.
Koran school will begin Monday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18

just twenty gallons Of the ripe, red fruit.
Miss Agnes Thompson visited her
father, Mr.. ]. B. Thompson, at Cottage
Grove, Saturday.
The second quarterly conference of the
Methodist Church was held here Mon
day. Rev. ]. r. Moore preached in the
evening.
Mrs. Cotton spent Saturday in Shreye-
port.
Miss Bessie Thomas, of Dixie, was
the guest of Miss Dubois Elder Sunday
night.
Little Edgar Stewart has been visiting
his brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Stewart.
Mrs. Wilmore Smith has been visiting
| friends in town this week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Alden Bridge.

Miss Bessie Wheless has returned
from visit to Belcher. She was ac-
companied by Miss Minnie Nash, who
will spend a few days in our little town.
Messrs. Sam Heath and Fred Cox Wis
tied Fred's mother in Bolinger Sunday.
Mrs. Beatty Smith entertained in honor
Of Miss Minnie Nash Saturday evening.
An present thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
Four of our boys went out On the log
train Tuesday in quest OF mayhaws
The results OF few hours work was
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Notice, Physicians.

Physicians throughout the parish
small pox in private practice,
are requested to keep their patients
isolated during the entire stage Of des-
quamation, and in event of their ina
bility to do SO by persuation or other
wise, report same to health authorities at
once, who will take the necessary steps
to protect the public. Respectfully,
H. II. BARNACAsTLE, NJ. D.,
Health Officer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Bolinfer.


DR.. J. L. Scales, Of Alden Bridge, was
a visitor one day last week.
Rev. ]. r. Moore, of Mansfield, came
up last Friday evening and held quar-
terly conference at Emma Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Nettie May and Omer Purcell
are expected home this week from
Natchitoches, where they have been at
tending school.
The new saw mill is nearing compile
ton and it is expected that it will be in
operation within few weeks.
Mr.. r. G. Purcell and Rev. j. A.
Afford attended quarterly conference at
Emma last Saturday.
Rev. J. R. Moore preached an excel
lent sermon here Sunday night.
Miss Eva Ebey was pleasant guest
OF Misses Purcell Sunday afternoon.
Several cases of small pox have beer
reported among the colored workmen Of
the community during the past week,
but it seems that the cases are all i'm
proving Just nov.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18

CAMP DUES. Members of Loudon
Butler Camp, No. 400, U. CIV, are re-
quested to send me the amount OF their
annual dues, as follows: Camp dues 80
cents, Headquarters l0c., State &C., to-
tai 65c. Send same to me at Benton.
B. r. NASH, Adjutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Notice!

The members of Short Leaf Camp No.
62, w. 0. W., of Haughton, viii unveil
the monument of the late Sovereign
Hamiter Wyche, at Believer, Sunday,
May %, at II o'clock am. Other camps
are invited to participate.
Everybody (and especially relatives OF
the deceased) invited to be present.
S. T. HOBBS, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Rest Far Women and Children.

On account of it's mild action and pleasant taste
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is especially recon-
mended for women and children. 1t does not
nauseate or grippe like pills and ordinary cathar-
tics. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion
and stimulates the liver and bowels without irri-
tating them. Remember the name ORINo and
refuse Observation-Disclosures Mercantile Co.
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Plain Dealing.

DR.. and Mrs. Logan Arnold (and the
baby have returned home. The Doctor
has just completed a course in dentistry.
He will open an Office here and begin
practicing at once.
Mr.. J. G. Kelly left Tuesday morning
for Oklahoma. He expects to be absent
several weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Koegel began tent meeting
here Wednesday night.
Elder J. w. Strobe, of Appleby, Tex,
preached at the Christian Chapel Sun
day night.
Miss Alletha Montgomery is opening
up her new studio and will be ready for
business in few days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18
Concord School.

An unusual rain fell here Saturday
night. Much damage was done to the
growing crops.
Mr.. Morris Wilson, of Ivan, visited
relatives in this community Sunday.
Rev. w. A. Strobe filled his regular
appointment at the Pleasant Hill Church
Sunday at II o'clock am.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jepp Fletcher
on last Thursday, a girl. Mr.. Fletcher
wears broad smile.
Rev. J. w. Terry will fill his regular
appointment at Concord next Sunday.
Miss Ella Davis returned to her home
at Red Land Sunday, after spending the
past week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence
Mckinney.
Miss Octavia Lowe was the guest o.
the Misses Wilson Saturday evening.
CECILE.
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NINA

The quarterly conference held at
Emma last Friday was largely attended,
but on account of the hard rain no SER
vices were held Saturday night, much to
the disappointment of many.
Mrs. w. j. Johnston and little Maude
Slack, OF Plain Dealing, visited Mrs.
S. P. Johnston Saturday and Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. D. H. Cole
will be glad to learn that she is rapidly
recovering, after an illness of several
days.
Mr.. Henry Cole made visit to Red
Land Saturday.
Misses Matte Johnson and Juliet
Mays, of Red Land, visited Miss Eta
Johnson Saturday and Sunday. They
are always welcome visitors in this COM
munity.
Mrs. S. P. Johnston and her little
daughter Eva are spending the week in
Plain Dealing as guests Of Mrs. w. ].
Johnston. Little Eva has been placed
under treatment of DR.. r. H. Blackman.
Mr.. R. G. Purcell, of Bolinger, and
Messrs. Watt and Hoffpauir, of Rocky
Mount were in our neighborhood last
Saturday.
Mr.. L. E. Bass, Of Rocky Mount, Wis
tied his brother, Mr.. ]. T. Bass, last
week.
Mr.. Frank Stroud spent Saturday and
Sunday in Plain Dealing with the home
"folks." VIOLET.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Ware e LeIand,s Market Letter.

New York, February O.-There was sharp advance this morning that carried July pack te ,a4 sed sjay aboYe that figure. Then, game general selling. gen. eral bear hammering and the market started to break again.
 This was to be expected We have had a rise of over 70 points in March and % points in May in a week.
 Under the conditions a break was to be looked for.
 The market will be better for it. There should be reaction after so sharp rise but we very much doubt whether May works back below 730 on this break.
 In the event of a weak close tonight and a sharp break at the opening to- morrow, we should run the risk of buying back some of the cotton sold. on this ad- vance.
 When May contracts In New York can be bought below 7kac and spot cotton in the south Is 7s4 and even Sc as reported in one place Saturday there is not a great deal of risk In buying on good break.
 On such a rise as we have had profit taking is the better part of wisdom.
 We don't see how there can be much cotton brought here to New York with March back to 7Hac. It will take higher prices than this to bring cotton here. The market should be a purchase on break of 30 or 10 points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
New York Cotton Futures
 Open. High. Low. Close.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Steady; middling, 13-16 net receipts, 4S4f; gross receipts, 4s44; sales. bS4; stock. l4S, ,454; Great Britain, 935; con- tinent, 14S1.
 New Orleans-Quiet middling. 7A; net receipts, 5l7s; gross receipts. 517s; sales, 32o0; stock, 291,047; continent, 2l00. Mobile-Quiet: middling, 71R; net re- ceipts. 1ao; gross receipts, 1SO; sales. 5OO stock, 42,310.
 Savannah-Quiet; middling. 11-16; net receipts, 176S; gross receipts, 176s; sales 2l5; stock 62.949; coastwise, 30
 Charleston-Steady; middlng, IF; net receipts. 327: gross receipts, 327; stock, 19,S17; coastwse, 245 Wilmington-Steady; middling. 71a; net receipts. SOS; gross receipts, 3OS; stock, 10,- 24S. | Norfolk-Steady; middling, I7s net re- cepts, 1720; gross receipts, 1720; sales a92; stock, 29,975; coastwise, 3l00. Baltimore-Nominal; midding, SIS; net receipts, 52S; gross receipts, 52S; stock, 59S4 Boston-Steady; middling. 7.9O; gross re- ceipts, 10,064; Great Britain, 40. Philadephia-Qhet; middling. S15; net receipts, 63; gross receipts, 134; stock, 1738.
 Jacksonville-Net receipts, 162; gross re- ceipts, 162 coastwise, 162. New York-Quiet; middling, 790. gross receipts, 15S2; sales. 200; stock, 74.53S. Total today at all ports: Net i5,02S Great Britain, 275; continent, 210O; stock 69S. GIT.
 Consolidated at all ports: Net. S6o25; Great Britain, 5775; continent, 36,339; Japan. 9127. Total since September 1 at all ports: Net. 6,914.750; Great Britain 2.574,2S5: {: France, 5SS285; continent, 2,147,316; Japan 107, 250; Mexico 21544.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. February 20.-Spot cotton quiet and weak, but no quotably lower. Sales, 2200 bales, including 500 to arrive and 300 fob Quotations unchanged. Flu lures opened steady at a decline of 5nG points, compared with Saturdays clos ing, responding to disappointing Liver pool and the decline at New York On the unfavorable weather map, showing heavy rains in many sections, prices read fly recovered until they had made up all the loss at the opening. Weak shorts then apparently became frightened and their covering sent prices up still further un- til they were points higher than Satur- prices down PC points lower than the high ing figures. At this level prominent shorts entered the ring and sold March, May and other active months, sending prices down 26 points lower tha nthe high est figures of the session. Heavy esti- mated receipts for tomorrow at New Or leans, Galveston and Houston was a strong bear feature. In the trading May opened at 7.58 sold up to 7.6s declined to TAO, and finally improved to 7.4S. The market closed steady at to points above the lowest of the day, the list showing net losses of 1S92l points.
 New Orleans, February 20-cotton fu- lures quiet. February, 7.fa7 .49; March. 7.4s@7. AS; April. 7.4337 45 May. 7.49g7 A; June, 744Gl7 .4s; JulY 7.47@7.4S August 74SQ7. 50; septembeT( 7.5O@7.52; October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
STOCK MARKET HAS
 RESISTING POdER Upward Movement Firm from
 the Beginning RAILROADS IN BAD SHAPE  Transportation Throughout the coun. try Is Badly Crippled Because of Storms and BIockades-soutn-
 ern Iron Companies Strong. 
RAILROADS IN BAD SHAPE

New York February 20.-The stock market demonstrated again today in a striking manner its power of resistance against adverse influences such as would have worked decisively for a reaction in methods of past speculative activity.
 Even the traditional prejudice against high and active opening on Monday morning proved of no effect, although there was hesitation and then a reac- tion after the strong opening. But the upward movement was resumed at new points and the strength of the market established more decidedly than before. The most obvious of the influences against the market was the rather discouraging condition of the countryss transportation discovered by the weekly talks with traf- fic officials. These represented a condi- tion of practical paralysis from storms and blockades on many lines east and west, and while progress was reported towards breaking the blockades, it was not likely that normal conditions would be restored for many weeks. A stilr fur ther cut was made in the rates for ex- port grain. The gross earnings for the second week of February showed already quite clearly the effect of these influences. These were the cause of halting and sluggish response to tic nrst buoyant rise in Union Pacific.
 The next demonstration centered In the tndustrials, and it was not until late in the day that the railroad stocks generally came up. The activity was largely con- f4.a1 TT&.t. n. tario & Western, and the United States Steel stocks, the total in which was run up quickly at the rate of 1000 to 10000 shares in single blocks. Al of the stocks connected with the Northern Securities merger or with the supposed plan of re- adjustment to follow the dissolution of the merger were strong in sympathy, Northern Securities itself adding several points to its record price on the curb markets. There was heavy absorption of Ontario Western from equally unde- fined motives, the rumors pointing gener- ally to good terms for the minority stockholders.
 The heavy buying of United States Steel after a period of comparative dor nancy was attributed to banking inter- eSts near to the corporation. and the credit given to this suppostion induced other buying of the stock. Reports of negotiations for the merger of southern iron companies grew more explicit, and that group of stocks was strong In con sequence. The taking over by the Amer lean selling company of a mining corpor- ation, and persistent assertions of a plan for comprehensive combination of lead interests, explained the strength of another group of stocks.
 Rumors of coming peace were received from abroad, and the continued decline in exchange marked the continuation of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
LOCAL MARKETS.

Local spots are quoted 7a4c for good middling and 7c for the low grade. The market is very quiet and comparatlve- ly none offered.
 No changes are noted In staple groceries. The dealers report fair busi- ness.
 Business along Morris avenue was quite brisk on the avenue yesterday. The mod eration in weather marked a gratifying impetus in business. Shipments that have been held on account of cold weather are being gotten off hand, and the street will soon assume a normal business as- pect The vegetable fruit and poultry market is strong. Cabbage and rutabagas are sold exclusively. t
 Eggs are priced 30 cents per dozen Chickens are up De- No other changes ara noted in poultry. Fresh butter Is Sc up for some grades. Game is plentiful with the prices not so strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21

the foreign demand for our gold Call money here, however, was rather firmer and there was inclination among stock exchange houses to take out time loans with a resulting firmer tendency in that department of the money market New York exchange at Chicago fell to a dis count for the first time this season. The reports from Washington. of a decision reached by the President not to press for railroad rate legislation at this session of Congress, and to remit the intention of calling an extra session, was a factor In the demand for stocks amongst pro- fessional operators. As a result of the easing of foreign exchange and the in- creased inquiry for money, there was some lending by foreign bankers in this market.
 The stock market took the late realiz- ing pretty well and the close was firm, though not at the top level of the day.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales. par value, $5, 6e5, GOO United States bonds were all unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Iivsrnool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, February 2o.-cotton, spot in fair demand; prices two to four points lower; American middling fair 4.Il; good middling. 4s9; middling 4.27; low mid ding 4.15; good ordinary 4.0l; ordinary S.S5 The sales of the day were l2OOO bales of which 1000 were for speculation and export and included 11,5O0 Ameri- cans Receipts 5000 bales, including l6oV American. Futures opened firm and clos ed quiet. American middling, good ordi- nary clause: February 4.1s. February March 40; March-April 4.12; April-May 4.14; May-June 4.14; June-July 416; July August 4.16: August-September AT; Sep tember- October AIS; October-November 41S; November December 4.19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
BEARS ARE CAUSE OF SEVERE BREAK Sharp Bulge at Opening Car
 ried Prices Up MARCH SHORTS GOVERN G The Close Was steadied By Covering and Demand for Long Account,
 But Was Near the
 Lowest.
MARCH SHORTS COVERING

New York. February 2O.-After a sharp bulge early. carrying the cotton market to the highest point of the upward move ment on continued covering by March shorts. there was very severe break under liquidation, and increased bear pressure following the larger elements for tomorrows receipts and reports that southern spot holders were selling freely on the advance. The close was steady but at A net decline of 1Sqsl points.
 The opening was steady with March g points lower and other months about un- changed to points lower which was bet ter than due on very disappointing set of cables. Private advices from Liver pool reported the market there influenced by freer southern spot offerings, but there vas a disposition here early to disregard the English market, and inside of fifteen minutes after the call March, which had opened at TIT, sold up to 791, while the general list was net to points higher. At about this time New Orleans reported a sharp break and sent heavy selling orders here, which a moment later were followed by the posting of the Houston estimate, showing much heavier receipts expected tomorrow. The increased move- ment in connection with private adviees stating that the recent advances had car ried prices ap to spot sellers limits, seemed to reassure the nearby shorts in the local market, the demand from this source fell off, and with trailing longs liquidating prices started downward, and continued during the balance of the ses- sion. At the lowest point March sold at 7.52 or 99 points down from the best price of the morning. The close was steadied by covering and little demand for long account, on the theory that the bulge in the movement reflected nothing more than the natural increase as a re- suit of better weather following the long period of unfavnrabley conditions but final prices were within a point or two of the lowest Sales of futures were estimated at 350000 bales.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today 15,02S bales, against S26S last week, and 99S2 bales last year.
 For the week (estimated 9-.t0 bales, against 72.5c2 last week and 64.S71 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans s17S bales against 4216 last year. and at Houston 2S24 bales against 2511 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Southern Railway Co.

ocHeuuie m EHect June 19, 1905. Trains leave Birmingham as fololws: 6:lO a. m.-No. 3S. for Atlanta, Washing ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia. New York and the East Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York
 e:2o a. m.-No. 19 for Montevalo, Ma plesville. Selma and way sta- lions.
 1925 p. No 35 for Columbus. West Point, Winona, Greenwood and Green. ,lle: also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bana points.
 34O D. m.-No. 15. new train for Cordova. 0akman, Corona and way sta- tions; also Blossburg. $40 D. m.--No. a2, for Anriston and way stati. -.a: al Talladega. b:15 D. m.-No. S6 for Atlanta. Jaclkson- vile and all Florida points: also Charlotte. Richmond. Washington New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson vile; also Birmingham to Richmond. Va. lO;20 p. m.-No. 37. for Columbus. West Point. Winona. Greenwood and Greenviila Pullman Draw Ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mlngham to Greenville. l2:15 a. m.-No. 21. for celma Mobile and way sta ations. Pullman Draw Ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingha to Mobile. 11:30 D. ro.-No 0s new train, for Atlanta. Annlstcn and way stations. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping CsI Birmingham 10 Atlanta. Sleeping car can oe occupied at Union station 9:3o D. 1
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations appry passenger office Morris Hotel building Telephone SIT J. N. HARRISON. Dist Pass Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Metal Market.

New York, February 20-The London tin market was higher at ela Is Cd for spot and e130 Is for futures Locally quiet; spot. 2S.75Q1s. 25. Copper remains unchanged locally; lake, 15.50 clectroly- tic, 15.s71hq15.5 50, and casting, 15@15. 25. The London market was a shade higher at 96S 5s for spot and e6S 12s Sd for futures. Lead in London higher, closing e12 Ss 9d. Locally, unchanged at 4.45a4 50. Spelter locally, 610Q6 20; London lower, a24 los Iron closed in Glasgow at 53s and at As 11td in Middlesboro. Locally. iron is firm. No. 1 foundry, northern, ST 50d17 .95; No. foundry, northern, $17 50; No foundry, southern. and No. 1 foundry, southern soft, s17.75@1S.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21

Fruit and Produce. Corrected daily by c. F. Bell x Co.,. .ols
 Morris avenue.) Iemons-Per box. extra choica s3.O0 s.7B
 Limes-Per 100, s125 Bananas--Per bunch .75c to $50 Apples-Per barrel. Ben Davis, s 20, Greetings, Baldwin, s3dl3 %. Grapes--Almera grapes per keg, s5.5O@ $50
 California navel oranges s2.25d25o. Florida oranges, g. 2542.5 .50. Grape Fruit-4 Peanuts Fancy. per pound. 6izc; Nc 1 51Ac.
 Nuts-Brazil, 14c: almonds. 14c; walnuts. 14c; mixed nuts. pr h.. -2c. Cleaned entrants. per h.. Sc; citron. per h.. lie.
 Celery-California 75d9Oc per dozen. Cranberres-Boxes. R.50. Potatoes-lrish potatoes. per bushei. 6oc.
 Sweet Potatoes -cullnian. per barrel. s2. .25@o. .5O; Dooly yams per bushel $50 BOG.
 Cabbage. 1Ac per pound, Rutabaga turnips, 1Iac per pound Onions-Per pound. 2.zc. Turkeys Live. 15c: dressed. isd2Oc. Hens--35@4Oc: chickens, 2jM3Oc. Butter-F resh, 1s6120c renovated 25M26c. EgRs--Per dozer 3Cc Fresh Oysters-Seects per 1000 s4.50; extTn seiects. per lofo. H.ho Rabbits-Per dozen. 50c0Sl.00. Quail-Per dozen, s1.50f1f.75. Peas-Whte. per bushe, $i .3jQ1 50; clay. per bushel $i6t1 IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21

6@lo points in response to slightly heav- Ter Brazilian receipts and lower Euro pean cables. It ruled about steady around the initial level during the early session in spite of active liquidation by March longs In anticipation of notice day later in the week, but broke sharply around Mid day under the influence of the big esti- mate for interior Santos receipts for the day and another decline in the French market closed steady at net decline of 10ql5 points. Sales. 124,0O0 bags: March, 6.S5@6.9O May, 7.1O@7. 20; July, 7.SOd7. 40; September, 75597.60; October, ITO; De- cember, I. .75617. .S5