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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
LATEST NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

Japan has ordered 1000 freight cars in Philadel-
phia.
Irish potatoes are selling at Is per bushe in North
Arkansas.
The Texas cotton report shows reduction in
acreage of 1851 per cent.
Two men were killed and several injured in a
railroad wreck near Riverside, CAL
Fourteen lives were lost by the sinking of SUBJ
marine boat off Plymouth, England.
Miss Alice Cassidy, aged q years, shot and killed
herself last Friday at Belcamp, Md.
Business has about assumed normal proportions
in Chicago, despite the teamsters' strike.
hotel to cost about Sic, OO0, 600, it is said, will
take the place of the Plaza in New York.
All records for shooting with fve-inch guns were
broken by gunners on the battleship Kentucky.
OF the late Japanese loan $50 900 600 will remain
on deposit in New York for an indefinite period.
Robert Buff, Is years old, was drowned while
swimming in Harlem Creek near st. Louis, Sunday.
The Mississippi River has flooded the unprotected
lowlands between Hannibal, Mo-, and Keokuk, Ia.
A train on the Pennsylvania road ran last Thurs
day from Chicago to Pttsburg, 468 miles, in 44O
minutes.
Three men were killed. and fourth dangerously
wounded in desperate duel near Tate Springs,
Tenn, Monday.
The Conservatives, for the first time since 1888,
last Thursday elected Speaker of the British
House of Commons.
The Chicago and Alton Railroad will install the
wireless system of teegraphy on all trains between
Chicago and st. Louis.
St.Louis physicians declare that thewarm weather
is responsible for the increased number of applica-
tons for admission to the insane asylum.
A mechanic confined in the jail at Clayton, Mo-,
suffering from lapse of memory, cannot recall his
name, address or the name of any of his relatives.
Plans for proposed S204,0OO canal to reclaim
900 acres of farming land in st. Clair County,
Illinois, have been adopted by the Drainage Com
mission.
The steady increase in the number of inmates OF
the South Carolina Hospital for the Insane is ap-
palling. At present there 1858 of these unfor-
tunate individuals, sixty of whom admitted in
Nav.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
Louisiana Fairs.

The announcement last spring of the dates of
fifteen or twenty parish fairs in Louisiana ought to
renew interest in the of these undertakings
Greater activity and progress throughout the
State give more than usual reason for the holding
OF agricultural and trade displays. There is better
assurance of enlarged attendance at all of them If
farmers and merchants have something to show,
and there is no doubt that they have and if resi-
dents of the parishes desire to meet for instruction
and amusement, as they surely do, the parish fairs
are attractive.
Prosperity in Louisiana is increasing. Enthusi-
assn was never so intense. Conditions are more
than propituous for complete with this year
fairs 1t is hoped that the enterprises will not only
serve their practical purposes well, and achieve
popularity, but that they will also receive adequate
financial appreciation.
The fairs held at Benton in 1899 and 1900 were q
success, and all who attended them were agreeably
surprised at the excellent management and credit
able displays They created among our people a
sentiment in favor of fairs, and showed them what
their resources and what could be donein this
favored land of prosperity and plenty. Bossier
Parish never does things by halves, and we are
confident that the fair at Alden Bridge will be one
Of the best fairs held in the State next fall
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
How to Make a Convenient and Attrao.
tive Washstand.

nov 70 wake convenient and Attrao'
tive Washstand.
In this day Of hygienic care, when
many housewives refuse to harbor
stationary or closed washstands, it
often becomes necessary to provide
something to take their place. Ready
made stands are to be bought by
the score, but a most satisfactory
one can be utilized at home by two
boards and four iron brackets. The
boards should be Of smooth pine
wood and cut the necessary size to
make generous shelves. The upper
one should have in the center cir
cular opening large enough to con-
tain the washbowl. Both shelves
should be painted with white enam-
Ell, two good coats, and when thor
oughly dry screwed to the brackets,
which are screwed to the wall.
These shelves are placed at a COM
Portable distance apart, the upper
one at a convenient height. From
the edge Of the upper shelf is hung
a curtain Of some simple washable
stuff that can be kept fresh and
clean. It may be a dotted swiss, a
madras or a tambour muslin, and
the drapery long enough to reach
the floor. The lower shelf provides
a place for the usual paraphernalia
of toilet needs for the daily baths,
while the upper contains the bowl,
even soap dish and mug.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
FROM OVER THE STATE.

Carrollton avenue property in New Orleans that
sold for 5000 in 1902 sold recently for $4,000.
Three millions of new street railway bonds offered
in New Orleans were bought entirely by local cap
tal.
1t is announced that the visit of President Roose-
welt to New Orleans has been definitely decided
upon, and the date of his arrival named as Oct. a.
c. P. johnson was run over and killed by Kan
sas City Southern switch engine near Rodessa
Sunday night, his body being terribly crushed. He
was walking along the track to the Caddo oil field
when struck by the engine.
The Colonial Car Company, Chicago corpora
ton. is considering proposition looking to the es-
tablishment of factory in Shreveport. A repre-
sentative of the company visited Shreveport Monday
and gave the hope that the enterprise would be
brought there. 1t will cost in the neighborhood OF
S4OO, 600 and employ about 400 men.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
The Poetic Justtce Of It.

From the Atlanta constitutional
History probably presents parallel to the poetic
justice which made it possible for Japan to wipe out
the fleet of Russia in the very waters where scarcely
more than decade ago, the cars ships, with those
of Germany and France, made the naval demon
stration which forced Japan to sacrifice the fruits of
her victory over China.
In the treaty of Shimonoseki, China ceded to
Japan Port Arthur and the Liaotung. By every
right Japan had just claim to that territory of her
defeated adversary. The Japanese had captured
that territory Japanese blood had made hallowed
ground, Japans national interests demanded that it
be retained as safeguard against encroachment,
from whatsoever source, upon the territory of the
island empire.
The selfshness of European greed prevented
Japan securing her rights. Back of this greed was
the fine but grasping hand of Russian diplomacy.
Russia wanted Port Arthur for her own. Scarcely
had Japan been forced to humiliating surrender,
under the threats of three European powers, when
Russia stepped in and, under guse of a lease took
Port Arthur for her own.
How sorry day that was for Russia has been
proven by the overwhelming retribution which has
now come upon her. Not only has she lost her hold
upon Manchuria, and for all time, but her entire
Asiatic possession is threatened and worse than
ALL the bubble of her greatness has been pricked so
all the world might see what sorry, moth -eaten
old Bear she is after ALL
1t was right that to Japan's hands should have
been placed the power for her undoing. And that
Japan should have been able to lure her enemy g
ships into the Korean straight to smash them to
smithereens, in almost exactly the same spot where
Russia made the demonstration that shaped the
final draft of the treaty of Shimonoseki-this was
justice not only poetic, but beautiful.
Dali Nippon Banzai
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
Aouoohold Hints,

Polished ironwork can be pre-
served from rust by an inexpensive
mixture made of copal varnish mix
ed with as much olive oil as will give
it degree Of greasiness and after
ward adding to this mixture as
much spirit Of turpentine as of var
nish.
Cracks in cooking stove can be
satisfactorily filed by paste made
Of six parts of common wood ashes
to one part Of table salt, mixed with
cold water. Properly mixed it will
prove lasting and will take backing.
To clean plaster Of paris orna-
ments cover them with a thick coat
ing Of starch and allow it to become
perfectly dry. Then it may be
brushed off and the dirt with it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
THE BOSSIER BANNER.

Having purchased new and larger press, with
this issue the Banner is enlarged from a six to a
seven column paper. On July /, next the Banner
will enter upon the forty year of its exis-
tence. Much might be said. with pleasure in greet.
ing our patrons on this occasion, but we trust we
will be pardoned for making our words as few as
possible, expressing simply the hope that the craft
that we have sailed SO long may have pleasant and
prosperous voyages. And though other hands in
future years may be at the helm and other names
fly from the mast may the keel that was laid in
long years of trial and difficulty float unscathed
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

sec IL, tp II, rng II. Taxes, 1904, ST so.
OF SCI, sec IS, tp IS, rng II. Taxes,
Susan Moore and w. Autrey-s1s of
sw1a sec 4, tp II, rng II. Taxes, 1904,
Hattie Moss-swl4 of sell, sec 10,
tp is, rng ii. Taxes, 1904, $3.50.
Betsy Thomas-1-acre lot and inn
provements, Bellevue. Taxes, 1904, SIPS.
NONREsIDENTs.
]. L. Bullock-Lots 8 and 10, block /.
Bossier City. Taxes, 1904, So.
Estate Mrs. E. Durham-S1s of SIS,
sec q, swl4 Of nwl4, sell of mel q, sec e,
se14 OF mel nw1 Of sell nell OF swla,
sec q, tp Il. rng ii. Taxes, 1904, $3.50.
Jack Gayle-EL of nell, sec 8. tn II,
mg II. Taxes, 1904, $50.
Robert Gladney-E1. of SCI 4 sec g.
tp q, rng Is. Taxes, 1904, $50.
B. F. Haynes-SeL OF se4, sec Is,
tp q, ng Is. Taxes, 1904, $f.05.
Estate F. M. Hicks-Half interest in
sc14, e1a OF nell, sw1 of nell, sec /,
nell VIZ Of sci sec IL, nell sec Is, To
Is, rng II. Taxes, 1904, $6.75.
j. d. Hodge-Nwl1 of nw14. sec 10.
tp Is, rng II. Taxes, 1904, sf.65.
Dan Johnson-Ek of nw14, sec "a, tn
q, rng II. Taxes, 1904, $3.50.
J. J. Knight-Neit OF se,i, sec ., tp 20, rng h.
Taxes, 1904, 50 cents.
Matthew Mims-Wis of SEA, sell of sell sec
George Morris-Lot 10, block 90, Bossier City
Taxes, 1904, 50 cents.
Nv. Morris-Sw,s OF ne,., sec as, s.. Of nw1,.
sws OF ne'a, sec d, tp q, rng II. Taxes, 1904,
Mrs. Leila Purvis-Ne,4 of nw,., n !. Of SC Of
Dock Rawls-Half Interest in a. Of swi., sw.,
Of nw,., sec 10, tp 2 rng n. Taxes, 1901, 81 40
D. M. Robinson-Lot II, block Q, Bossier City
Taxes, 1904, 50 cents.
w. W. ROchcl-Iots Is and 10, block o; lot is.
block 7; Bcssier City. Taxes, 1901, $40
y: n, Sellingtoa-lot II, block q, Benton.
W. A. Stephens-Lots and 10, block d, Bos-
sier City: Taxes, 1904, $3.50
Miller Struggs-Seit OF se sec Q, tp %, rng IL.
Frank Thomas-E1s OF sell, 10 acres in Sc cor
ner Of swt Of set, sec Il, tp 2, rng 10. Taxes,
On said day Of sale win sell such portion Of
point out, and in case the debtor shall not point
out sufncient property, will at once and without
further delay sell the least quantity OF said
specific property OF any debtor which any bidder
VIII buy for the amount OF taxes, interest and
costs due BY said debtor. The sale will be without
appr.ieement, for cash or legal tender money Of
the United States, and the property sold shall be
redoemahae at any time for the space OF one year,
oy paying the price given with twenty per cent
end cost added. J. F. EDWARDS,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, May ., 1906
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Richmond Times: This nation
has prospered because it has been
a God-fearing nation, because it
has made the Bible the basis of
its code of morals and of govern
ment, because It has recognized
God as the Supreme Ruler, and
because it has dealt with itself and
with the nations of the earth ac-
cording to the divine principle of
justice. Blessed is that nation
whose God is the Lord.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Every man is a missionary now
and forever, for good or for evil,
whether he intends or designs it
or not. He may be a blot radiat-
ing his dark influence outward to
the very circumference of society;
or he may be a blessing spreading
benediction over the length and
breadth of the world; but a blank
he can not be. There are no moral
blanks; there are no neutral char
acters. We are either the sower
that sows and corrupts, or the
light that splendidly Eliminates
and the salt that silently operates;
but being dead or alive every man
speaks.-Ckolmers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Nashville Christian Advocates:
We have been trying to determine
which is the most absurd, the
heart-breaking anxiety of some
people to get into what is called
society" or the breathless awe
with which some others deal with
persons who, as they allege, be-
long to that mystic circle. What
is society" Anybody who has
money can lavish ton clothes and
theater parties and receptions.
But the mere possession of money
is very far from comforting good
breeding. But, as for that, good
breeding, if we can make out the
situation, does not of itself open
the cryptic doors of society"
Our own opinion-privately held,
of course-is that society is mostly
a humbug.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Christian Observer: Fill the
place where God has placed you.
Show your fitness for it, and your
contentment in it. You may pre-
fer change, but God keeps you
in it for some wise purpose, and if
you make the best of it, he will
be glorified and you will be blest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
Walk quietly through life. 1

Walk quietly through life. If
you cannot do things without
making yourself a nuisance to
other people, do not do things.
But you can. Distil in your life
the gentle, gracious dew Of peace
which will bind together into a
fruitful soil your thoughts, your
deeds. Do not permit any part of
your life to fly off, choking, an.
noying, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. into
the lives around you.- Wells.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

A census of Washington has
just been taken by the police,
which shows a total population at
the National Capital of 323, 346,
an increase of 44,628 over the
Federal returns of 1900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Ex-Gov. Longino of Mississippi
predicts a cotton famine for this
year. He gives it as his opinion
that the cotton states will be UNI
able to supply the demand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
New Ideas In Table China.

The return to the old schemes Of
decoration In china is striking in eff
feet. The day seems to have gone
by for soft mingled tints and de-
signs. In place Of these, which have
been for long in use both in the high
priced and in the cheap china, one
IS shown broad surfaces of color,
flaring flowers and the primary tints
that we're dear to the heart Of Will
liam Morris and his disciples. The
result Is attractive, if stunning, and
though it may be a bit of a shock at
first to those accustomed to delicate
hues matters are made straight by
the information that the designs and
colors are classic, since they are
copied from the Spode ware Of the
early part of the nineteenth century.
Should more be needed to raise the
modern Spode in general esteem, it
Is granted by the statement that the
ware is too costly to permit of its
use except on the tables Of the very
well to do.-Harpers Bazaar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Atlanta C. Constitution: Admiral
Togo leads the simple life, and
Mrs. Togo weaves cotton fabrics
with her hand loom for the use of
the family. More often true great
ness comes of homely stuff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Alexander the Great, rejecting
on his friends degenerating into
sloth and luxury, told them twas
a most slavish thing to luxuriate,
and a most royal thing to labor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

The st. Louis Republic of last
Monday says: At last the Sun
day closing law was enforced
rigidly and the lid was fastened
down on st. Louis County.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

"Real friendship is a slowgrow-
er, says c Chesterfield, land never
thrives, unless grated upon a
stock of known and reciprocal
merit"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Friendship improves happiness
and abates misery by the doubling
of our joy and the dividing of our
grief.-Cicer0.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Japan distrusts the sincerity of Russia despite
the protestations that the car is willing to accept
peace. The reputation of the Russians for SINGER
ity is not very good, and the car needs some one
to guarantee his word.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

The forests of France cover an area of % BIZ 485
acres or nearly Is per cent. of the total land sur
face; and the annual net yield is about $3.50 an
acre, or some S59,OO0 600.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Orleans Item: Some PEG.
pie are very rich in appearance.
but deucedly poor at heart.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
NOTICE
NOTICE
TO Mortgage Creditors on Bossier Par
ish PROPERTY.

ish Property.
IN conformity with Section 81, Act s., of 1888,
notice is hereby given to all parties holding
mortgages upon real estate In B0sser Parish on
which taxes for the year 1904 have not been paid,
! win begin the sale Of same at the Court House
door on Saturday, June "a, 1906, and that number
OF pieces OF property 50 delinquent are now being
advertised In this newspaper In conformity with
the law preparatory to such sale. The attention
q the MORTGAGE creditors Is especially called to
warned to take such steps prior to the sale as
may be necessary to protect their rights.
J. F. EDWARDS,
State TAI Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, May q, 1906.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15
State Tax Sales
--OF---
Immovable Property.
The State of Louisiana %. Delinquent
Tar Debtors, Pnrish of BossieT.

The State Of Louisiana %. Delinquent
Tar Debtors, Pdrish Of B0ssieT.
DY virtue of the authority vested in
ID me by the Constitution Of the State
of Louisiana, I will sell at the principal
front door of the Court House in which
the Civil District Court of said parish is
held, in the town Of Benton, La, within
the legal hours for judicial sales. begin
ming at II O'Clock am. on Saturday,
the Nth day OF june, A. D. 1906, and
continuing on each succeeding day until
said sales are completed. all immovabie
property on which taxes are now due to
the State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Bossier
and the Bossier Levee District, to enforce
collection Of taxes assessed in the year
1904, together with interest thereon from
the 3lst day Of December Of the year in
which said taxes were due, ut the rate Of
two per cent. per month until paid, and
all costs.
The number Of said delinquent tan
payers, the amount Of taxes due by each
on the assessments Of said year, and the
imm0vable property assessed to each to
be offered for sale are as follows, to-wit:
WARD
Dock Adger-Part of lot 6 OF block 4,
Arick Subdivision, Benton. Taxes, 1904,
$1.55.
r. M. Broadfoot Lots IS. IA and Is,
block FF; lots and 6, block N: lots
5 and 6, block XXX; all in Bossier City.
Taxes, 1904, $4.55.
Colquitt L Mccormick Block A, less
lot s; lots 1, 2, 3. s, !, =, 9 and IL, block
u. lok - hlorkC iokc q 4 q ouA IN
block XXX; block F, less lots 1, 2, 3, 5,
10, ii and is; block e, less lots and 2:
lots 3, 4 and II, block D; lots /. 2, 8, 1.
|9, block g; all Of block 4; lots 2, 8. 10,
!? and 4, block I; lots 3. ~. 70, y and
J, less lots 5, ], 8, II and II: block n.
less lots 5 and 6; block O, less lots 8. 10,
Is and IA; block F, less lots "A, 70 and
is; block @, less lots 8, 10, II, "a, Is
and is; block FF, less lots 5, 6, IL, Is.
IA and Is; all of block U; block F, less
lots 3, 1, IL and Is; block s, less lot 10;
all of block r; al of block 90, less
lot 10; all Of blocks v, w, X, Y and
~; all situated in Bossier City. Taxes,
1904, $3.50.
J. B. & E. T. Fuller-Lots 9, 10, ii
and IL, block Is, and store house, in
Bossier City. Taxes, 1904, $23.45.
E. T. Fuller-Lot and residence. lot
is, block T, Bossier City. Taxes. 1904.
$3.50.
Heirs of S. ]. Zeipler-Block IA. block
50, block II, west half Of block 8. 7-acre
strip lying west Of east half of block 40
alexander survey less 20 acres in new
incorporation of Plain Dealing: blocks
%, OIL, y 70, y. - ana ~; iot block
"a; lot 8 block -; lot u, block =; lot
!, DiocK %; los ! ana Z. oiock =; lots
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

The kindness which is bestowed
on the good is never lost.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Thou shalt rather enforce it with
smile than hew to t with thy
sword.--,Shdkespeare.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-06-15

Labor rids US of three great
evils: irksomeness, vice and pow
erty.- Holtoire.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-02-25
Notice to Creditors

Estate Of Clara e. DoWd, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, Elizabeth Dieterich has
been duly appointed and qualified by
the District Court of the First Judi
cial District of the State Of Nevada,
in and for the County Of Ormsby as
Administratrix of the estate of Clara
E. Dowd, late Of said Ormsby Cornty
deceased. All creditors having lis inns
against said estate are required to fle
the same, with proper vouchers attach
ed, with the Clerk of the Court with
in three months Of the first publ.
cation Of this notice.
Dated Dec 30. 1904.
ELIZABETH DIETERICH,
Administrative
Alfred Chartz, Attorney for Estate
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-02-25
MuslinUnderWear

Below the Price of the Fabrics in the
Piece
Fine Cambria Muslin Drawers
Made with two rows of beading and in
sertion and deep hem at bottom. Mr..
Cohens price SOC. Our price rs cents.
Ladies Muslin and Cambria Skirts
The kind that has three rows Of lace
insertion and lace edging with extra
dust ruffles full length and width. Mr..
Cohens price was 1925. Our price,
while they last, SIPS.
Ladies Muslin Night Gowns Made
of extra fine Cambria. hemstitched
yOkes, and some with embroidered
yokes, trimmed in lace. Made good
and full, good lengths; Were sold by
Mr.. Cohen at 81. Our price 95 cents.
LADIES READY.ro-WEAR SECTION
Ladies Skirts-In black wool perol
cloth, lined all through with a nice
quality of silesia full width, Ill lengths
and sizes. Mr.. COhen's price $3.50
Our price $1.o0
Ladies Walking Skirts-Made of a
nice wool fabric. with threads of white
to make a striped effect In this lot
you will find $4.OJ to $3.50 skirts as
sold by Mr. Cohen. Our price $200
There are a great many bargins to
be found in this department, as the
whole stock has been reduced in the
same proportion