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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
CHICAGO elevator
GOES UP IN SMOKE
Santa Fe's Building Contained s45, 900
Bushels Of Grain-Spontaneous
Combustion.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-The Santa Fe ele-
vator, containing S45, 900 bushels of
grain, burned today. The loss is $725,-
located at Twenty-seventh and Wood
streets and was a five story frame
structure covered by sheet iron and
corrugated steel. The fire is thought
to have been started by spontaneous
combustion in the wheat bin. The ele-
vator was controlled by the Harris
Scotten company, grain brokers and
was valued at 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO SCORE
Rand Powder Works at Connesve Pa Blows Up With Deona
ton Like Earthquake--Entire Plant Destroyed
Passing Train Wrecked

Connellsville. Sept 9.-The Rand
Powder works. at Fairchance, six
miles east of Uniontown. blew
up this morning Fifty men were en-
ployed at the works. and it is feared
many have been killed. All communi-
cation is interrupted. Relief parties
have left for the works.
May he Forty Dead.
Telephone messages state that the
dead will probably be between So and
40. Six bodies have been taken from
the ruins. There were two explosions
Intense excitement prevails. Rescue
work is being carried on by hundreds
Of willing hands in hopes that some of
the victims will be taken from the
ruins alive. The entire plant, consist
ing of five separate buildings is said to
have been destroyed.
Train Passing.
Connellsville. Sept. Sit is said the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
BIG DECREASE IN
RATE OF BIRTHS
Pittsburg Startled by Result of Re-
searches of City Health
,, Physician.

Pittsburg. Sept. 9.-Tables of births
and deaths in Pittsburg during the past
IA years, prepared by City Physician
Booth for the bureau of health, shows
a startling decrease in the number of
births, Notwithstanding the large in-
crease in population. The table is COM
plete from 1891 to the end of 1904, and
shows a decrease in the birth rate of
more than seven per cent. The death
rate decreased in the same period near
ly four per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Baron Rosen Declares Report
Russia Has Secretly Agreed
to Indemnity Absurd.

New York, Sept. 9.-Baron de Rosen
today gave out an emphatic and I'M
qualified denial of the story from Lon
don TO the effect that a section had
been arranged directly between the
emperor OF Russia and the emperor OF
Japan providing among other things
that Russia should pay an indemnity
of $500, 700 900, less 100000, 900 to be
paid for the care of Russian prisoners
Of war. Rosen declared the story abb
surd
Leave for Washington.
New York, Sept. 9.-Baron Komura
and Minister Takahira left today to
take luncheon with President Roose-
welt at Oyster Bay. Baron Rosen and
Mr.. Witte expected to leave later in
the day to dine with the president to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
BLACKMAILERS IN ILLINOIS
Send Threatening Letters to Wealthy
Residents at WiIliamsfieId.

Galesburg, H., Sept. 9.-For two
months Mayor Doubet and George Ell
lott, two wealthy citizens of Williams
field, have been receiving letters de-
manding $1,000 from each of them un-
der threats of death. Two attempts
have been made to deliver the money
and catch the writer's, officers being on
the watch to nab them Each time,
however. the blackmaiIers failed TO ap,
pear. but later sent letters showing
knowledge of the plans made TO cap
ture them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
United States Army OFF,
Ger so Declares
in Court
IN NATIVE LIBEL CASE
Gen. Wood in Annual Report
Says Islands Are All
at Peace.

Manila. Sept. 9.-Capt. w. p. Baker
n medical officer serving in the prov
ince of Cavite. while testifying in a H.
bel suit against native newspaper
declared Aguinaldo was in league with
native outlaws. He said evidence to
this effect was obtained from captured
chiefs.
People Understnnd 1t.
THE people understand" he added.
that Aguinaldo is director of the out
law campaign and supposedly peace
full natives are aiding the movement
under the same understanding"
Aguinaldo was challenged to prove
otherwise.
Gen. Wood Says All Is Serene.
Washington, d. c.. Sept. 9.-Major
Gen. Wood. commanding the depart
ment OF the Mindanao, in his annual
report states that the general condition
of affairs in his department is very
satisfactory and has been greatly i'm
proved during the last fiscal year A
few small disturbances took place, as
a rule caused by fanatical Mohamme-
dan priests, but the Moros have been
can officials may safely travel in any
part of the islands where formerly a
strong guard was necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Finish Sequoyah Constitution.

Muskogee, |. T., Sept. 9.-The con-
stitutional convention of the proposed
state of Sequoyah has completed its
work and adjourned. The constitution
was adopted by a unanimous vote. The
convention adopted an appeal to con-
gress asking that. the tribal schools
which cease to exist after March 4,
1906. be cared for temporarily by the
national government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
GALEsBURG BOY GROUND UP
Little Lawrence Wenquist Badly Cut
Up BY Car Wheels.

Galesburg, Sept. 9.-Lawrence Wen
quist. 7-year-old lad was run over
and killed at the North street crossing
of the Burlington railroad at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The child's body
was severed by the wheels of the heavy
train, 20 cars. of which passed over
him. The young lad was returning
home from the last day of his first
week at school. He was the son of
Anton WenQuist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09

pie in the town of Fairchance have
painful injuries. Not a vestige of the
10 buildings that made up the big pow
der works remains.
Dynamite VIII Follow.
The debris is now on fire. and two
cars of dynamite that cannot be re
moved from the vicinity of the ruins
are momentarily expected 10 go up.
General Manager Rand is seriously
injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
HEAR TAGGART ARGUMENTS
Attorneys to Devote Two Days and
Court Two Weeks to Case.

Wooster, Ohio, Sept 9.-The final
testimony in the Taggart divorce case
has been taken and the arguments be-
gan yesterday afternoon. The argu-
ments will continue two days and
Judge Eason will take at least two
weeks TO review the case before decid,
ing it. The only witnesses examined
yesterday were Detective F. F. Down
who was recalled by the defense. and
William Taggart. No new facts of any
importance were developed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
HOW FIGHTERS COMPARE.

San Francisco, Sept. st Is report
ed that at the conference this morning
it was decided the referee in the Britt
Nelson fight shall be named at the
ringside. Ii is very probable Eddie
Graney will be chosen in place of JEFF
fries. The fight is to take place at
O'Clock central time.
Both Make weight.
Nelson weighed in at promptly 10
today at Corbett's as provided for in
the articles of agreement. His weight
was 1929. Britt was seven minutes
late and tipped the scales at 133
There was no manifestation of III
feeling, though il is believed the final
settlement of the referee question will
only be made at the ringside.
$4,000 I'm Sight.
Seventy thousand dollars is the
prize for which Britt and Nelson will
contest This is the estimate of Man
ager Coffroth. ~i.r
The arena is pitched in the center
OF the Union coursing park, about 10
miles from the down town district of
San Francisco. 1t is in San Mateo
diction of the local police authorities.
Hire Detectives.
To preserve order and prevent any
attempt at a stampede on the part OF
the element that always gathers In the
vicinity of a ring contest. the manage
ment engaged a large force of men
from local detective agencies. Sixty
of these men will keep order inside
the arena, which is surrounded by
high board fence none too substantial.
Between the fence of the coursing park
and the arena enclosure a score of
mounted officers will be on duty, armed
and ready to repulse any rush that
may be attempted.
New Record I'm Betting.
Notwithstanding there has been a
decided lull in the betting. pending a
settlement of the referee
question. il is declared that the amount
wagered on the fight will establish a
record for ring contests in California.
Britt money is in evidence wherever
wagers are recorded, the odds standing
unchanged at 100 to 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
FEARED TO ASSAIL VLADVOSTOK

that no stipulation exists against the
fortification of Cape Saya. and that
Japan is TO have free hand in the gov
ernment of Korea becomes known. it
is expected popular Indignation will be
considerably allayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Goes South in October.

Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 9.-Secre-
tary Loeb has written the mayor here
stating that President Roosevelt will
be in Montgomery on Oct. %. for three
hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
$4,000. 900 for MaIady,s Cure

City of Mexico. Sept Sit is learned
in this city that the Brazilian govern
ment has made an offer of 81, ,OOO. 900 TO
any one who succeeds in finding a cure
for tuberculosis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
MILLER AT new ZEALAND
Place Found for Man German Govern
nent Objected To.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The announce
ment was made at the state depart
ment today that ]. Martin Miller, who
was appointed consul at Aix-La- Chap
pelle. but who was refused an exeQua-
ter by the German government, has
been appointed consul general to Auck-
land. New Zealand. and that Consul
General Dillingham;. at Auckland, has
been appointed to Aix-La-ChappeIle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
FISHING TRIP DISASTROUS
Captain Suicides and Eight of Crew
Were Lost in Fog.

Boston, Sept. 9.-The death OF Capt.
Isaac Franzo by suicide and the loss
of eight men by going astray in the
fog was reported by the remaining
members of the crew of the Boston
fishing schooner Joseph II. Cromwell,
who brought the vessel into port to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Three Die in Freight Wreck.

Philadelphia, Sept 9.-Three train
men were killed and two others injur-
ed slightly early today in a collision at
Tabor Station near here, between
freight trains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
NO RECEPTION FOR PARTY
Arrival at Shanghai Fails to Cause Ex.
citement AMONG Natives.

Shanghai. Sept. 3.-The transport
Logan, with Secretary Taft and party
on board, arrived here today. All the
American travellers went ashore, but
there was no official reception.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Cruiser on Rocks.

Singapore, Sept. 9.-The govern
ment protected cruiser, Seeasler, is on
the rocks II miles from here in a bad
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
NINETEEN MORE AFFLICTED
Seven Deaths from Cholera Days Rec
ord in Germany.

Berlin, Sept 9.-The official bulletin,
announces 19 new cases of cholera.
Seven deaths were reported today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
kinq Edward Benefited.

London, Sept. 9.-King Edward re-
turned to London today in splendid
health after taking the cure at Mar
ienbad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
DIES FROM INJURY
Mrs. Ada Buchanan, Of Fulton,
Jumps From Carriage
to Pavement.
SUFFERS FRACTURED SKULL
Others Kept Their Seats and Escaped
Misunderstanding Bolt Fright
ened Horse.

Mrs. Ada Buchanan, of Fulton, Ill.
died in Davenport last night from injur-
les which she received in jumping from
a buggy when the horse became fright
ened. Mrs. Buchanan was driving on
East River street, with Mrs. Charles
Schuler and daughter Anna of Dav-
export and her daughter, Ethel Buch-
anan. Miss Schuler was driving, and
beside her on the front seat sat the
little daughter of Mrs. Buchanan. AS
the ladies were returning from a drive
on the Rock Island arsenal and other
points of interest, bolt snapped, and
the singletree fell at the heels of the
horse. The animal became frightened,
and kicked the dashboard to pieces.
Miss Schuler retained hold of the reins
and attempted to quiet the animal. and
Mrs. Schuler reached to the front seat
and lifted the little Buchanan child to
the rear seat.
Jumped From Seat.
Becoming frightened, Mrs. Buchan-
an, who was in no danger had she re-
mained in her seat, jumped from the
rig. She fell backwards, striking the
pavement with such force that she sus-
tanned fracture of the skull. She was
removed to the Schuler home, 1925
Rock Island street, but expired in the
ambulance while on the way. Mrs.
Buchanan and daughter came to Dav-
export yesterday morning for a brief
visit at the Schuler home. The others
in the vehicle escaped without injury.
Mrs. Buchanan was about As years
of age, and was the wife of the. Empire
Coal companys foreman at Fulton.
The remains were shipped to Prince
ton, where burial will take place by
the side of Mrs. Buchanan's mother.
Mr.. Buchanan reached Davenport last
evening from Fulton. not being advis-
ed of his wifes death until his arrival,
being summoned by word that Mrs.
Buchanan had been injured in an acci
dent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
KICK ON CONTRACT
Award of Concession for Feed.
ing Canal Employees Opens
New Controversy.
LOSERS GO TO PRESIDENT
Declare They Were Not Fairly Treated
$50, ,ooo, 900 Is In
Volvec.

New York. Sept. 9.-Chairman
Shonts of the Panama canal commits
sion announced yesterday that he had
awarded the concession for feeding
and housing a greater part of the canal
employees to j. f. Markell of Omaha.
Neb. The amount involved in the con-
tract, which covers a period of five
years and will become operative as
liminaries. is not disclosed but runs
into the million dollars.
Other Firms Protest.
Balfee & Co. and Hudgins & Dumas.
both firms of this city, who were the
only other bidders for the Panama
concession. at once sent kilograms and
a letter to President Roosevelt at Oys-
ter Bay. protesting against the award
of the contract TO ]. E Markell. At
the same time. they addressed letters
to Chairman Shonts Withdrawing their
bids. in the belief that this action
might invalidate an award to Markell
by leaving only one bidder in the field
Charges of Coliusion.
In statement the protesting firms
declare that the Panama contract in
wolves no less than $4,000, 900. Hud-
gins & Dumas assert, that after pre-
senting their bid they received a let
ter from Shonts. in which he intimated
that their figures were too low. and set
forth a number of conditions which
were not mentioned in the draft of the
proposed contract on which the bids
were based. They declare that they
were given only 10 minutes in which
to revise their bid and allege collusion
in awarding the bid to Markell
ShOnts Was Surprised.
When Shonts was informed In his
home in Greenwich. Conn, that the
unsuccessful bidders had appealed to
the president, and after he had heard
the nature of their charges, he express
sed surprise, especially in view of the
fact that Balfee expressed himself en-
tirely satisfied with the treatment the
bidders had received. Shonts pro-
nounced the intimation of collusion in
awarding the contract absurd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
Jap War Minister Explains Why
Peace Terms We're
Accepted.

Toxic, Sept. 9.-The night was un-
eventful, and this morning Toxic was
orderly and quiet. The belief is grow
ing here the disorders have ended.
Made Full Statement.
Toxic. Sept s, (DelayedD AT an in
formal meeting which took place today
between the premier. Count Katsura
and members of both houses represent
ing their respective parties and associ-
atoms. Katsura made full statement
concerning the peace negotiations.
Would Cost Heavily.
Baron Yamamoto. minister of the
navy, said although there was strong
public dissatisfaction with the terms
of peace. il must be borne in mind
that a far heavier sacrifice of life
would be necessary to take VladivostOk
than that involved in the capture OF
Port Arthur. besides a heavier none
tary outlay. 1t was advisable. there
fore, he said, TO be satisfied with the
present terms
Suggests Resignation.
NJ Oishi, leader of the progressive
party. suggested the cabinet should re
sign after concluding peace upon such
unsatisfactory terms. When the fact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-09
PALMER BOUNCED
Public Printer Disobeyed Instruc-
tons to Let Subordinates
Alone.
NOT ALLOWED TO RESIGN
Oscar j. Ricketts,, Whom He Sought to
Gust, Temporarily Given His
Place.

Oyster Bay. Sept. 9.-PresiIent
summary action in the case of Frank
w. Palmer. public printer and head of
the government printing Office at
Washington, by removing him from
Office
Last Monday the president directed
Mr.. Palmer TO send TO him his resigna-
tion to take effect on the 18th inst. At
the same time he directed him not to
take any further action in the cases of
Oscar J. Ricketts,, foreman of print
ing, and l.. c. Hay, a division foreman
in the government printing office.
whose designations Mr.. Palmer had re-
Quested. Mr.. Palmer had given Rick
etts and Hay until Tuesday 10 show
cause in writing why the charges he
had made against them should not be
operative in removing them from their
positions in the event of their failure
to resign.
Violates Presidents Orders.
In direct disobedience of the presi
dents instructions Mr.. Palmer on the
5th inst. notified Ricketts, and Hay that
the time which they might have in
which to answer his charges would be
extended until Saturday, the 9th inst.
AS this was not only a violation of
the presidents specific instructions.
but as the case of Ricketts, and Hay
had been placed in the hands of the
Keep commission for investigation the
president felt il was time to take posi-
tive action regarding Mr. Palmer He
therefore removed him from office by
telegraph, and directed him to turn
over the government printing office to
Foreman Ricketts,, whom he had desig-
mated as acting public printer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30

Tomorrow will be your last chance at
the wary and elusive gobbler unless
you draw on your back yard supply).
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30

DR.. Geo. A. Harper. Dentist, rooms
312-13-14 First National Bank building,
Shreveport. New phone, 237. Hours
8 a. m. to IL m. and to 5 p.m.
A shave, shave, shave! any style
you want it. Ever notice how "rusty"
a man looks without one? My shop is
the place. Herman Strube, in First
National Bank building, Shreveport.
In buying seed, plants, etc., for lawns,
flower beds and gardens why not buy
here in the South where all plants have
become acclimated. After years OF ex-
perience the editor of the Banner finds
that he meets with best success by COM
plying with this rule. If you are a
lover of flowers and such like, we advise
that you write Jos. w. Vestal & Son, of
Little Rock, Ark, for their handsomely
illustrated catalogue of ninety four
pages. 1t contains an almost inexhaust-
ible list of what you want, gives many
helpful hints, and is free for the asking.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30
Allentown.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. King spent Sun
day with relatives in Greenwood.
Mrs. Frank Gotdsberry has returned
to her home in Cairo, Texas.
Prof. j. E. Johnston's visit to the
school here last week was very much en-
joyed by both teacher and pupils.
Miss Maud Hamilton spent Sunday
with friends in Shreveport.
Mrs. w. S. Reed was visitor to
Shreveport last week, while there she
was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will
Boatman.
Mrs. Lite, of Yellow Pine, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. N. Smith.
Mrs. G.. N. Williamson and Mrs. M. M
Classify are reported to be on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Sailor, wife of the bookkeeper al
this place, with her interesting children,
arrived Friday night. We are glad to
welcome them as residents of Allentown
Mrs. ]. L. Hood, of Nacogdoches, was
recent visitor.
Miss Nettie Grant is out again after an
illness OF several days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30
CartervlIle.

A social event of the week was an en-
tertainment given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Robertson last Saturday night.
All seemed to enjoy it.
Mr.. Walter Dukes visited friends and
relatives in this neighborhood Sunday.
Mr.. Joe Zachary, who has been quite
sick for several days past, is improving.
Misses Ida and Alice Matlock and
Addie Brown were visitors at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Hatcher Saturday.
Rev. ]. S. Sanders will preach at
Walkers Chapel next Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Alice Cason, who is attending
school here, was called home Saturday
afternoon on account of the illness OF
her sister Maud.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Matlock spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
N. L. Mckinney, of Rocky Mount.
Miss Matte Johnston and Mr.. Isaac
Keoun, of Red Land, were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Garrett Sunday.
Sunday school at 8 am. and prayer
meeting every Sunday night at Union
Grove Church.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30
Concord School.

The farmers are rejoicing over the fine
weather.
Miss Nettie Pruitt is on the sick list
this week.
Misses Maggie and Eva Pickett were
the guests of Miss Gertie Mckinney
Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. jennings, of Texas, preached
at Pleasant Hill Sunday at II am. and
8 pm.
Miss Bitha Perry was the guest OF
Misses Ida and Jennie Demoss Sunday.
Rev. J. S. Sanders, of Shreveport,
preached at this place Saturday night
and Sunday.
Miss Roberta Martin, of PLAIN Deal
ing, visited her parents, DR.. and Mrs. R.
B. Martin, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lucy Bounds was the guest OF
Miss Cornelia Watt Sunday.
Rev. J. A. Afford will preach at this
place Saturday night, Sunday and Sun
day night.
Mrs. Turner Mckinney, OF Garland
City, Ark, is visiting relatives in this
community. CEcILE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30
CORRESPONDENCE
Hauehton.

Misses Clifford Cornell, Julia Elston
and Ethel Elston, of Mansfield College,
spent few days last week with their
parents.
The young people of the town and
vicinity spent quite pleasant evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Moore on Friday.
Mr.. Thomas Mckinney is spending a
few days at home.
Mrs. Carrie NOVEL;, who has been
visiting friends and relatives here, has
returned to her home in South Louisiana.
Miss Fannie Mosby spent Saturday in
Shreveport.
Mrs. G. D. Prophet, who has been the
guest of Mrs. J. M Hollingsworth, has
left for Indianapolis, Ind, much to the
regret of her many friends.
The Teachers Association for this part
of the parish will be held at this place on
Saturday, April /.
Mr.. and Miss Edwards spent Saturday
in Shreveport.
Mrs. Lawrence and Miss Sudie were
in Shreveport Friday.
Mr.. A. P. Butler spent Sunday with
friends here.
Mrs. John Bell Hall is the guest OF
DR.. and Mrs. Lawrence.
Mrs. Sample, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Henderson, left fol
Shreveport Saturday.
Mrs. A. ]. Murff, of Shreveport, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Murff.
Mrs. ]. E. Burch spent Monday in
Shreveport.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Hollingsworth en-
| tertained few friends on Thursday even
ing in honor of Mrs. G. D. Prophet.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-03-30
Bluffs.

Prof ]. E. Johnston, of Benton, vis-
tied the Rascoe School last Wednesday.
Mr.. w. &C. Rascoe made business trip
to Shreveport last week.
Mr.. ]. G. McDade, of Magenta, visited
relatives here last week.
Misses Fleming and Hattie Rascoe re-
turned to Shreveport Saturday.. after a
weeks visit to their home.
Mrs. Butler visited her daughter, Mrs.
]. P. Creswell, of Shreveport, last week.
The farmers of this section are little
backward with their crops, on account Of
the heavy rains.