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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
THE QUESTION OF GOOD ROADS.

On the fourth page of to-day's issue OF the
Banner is to be found column article under the
heading 'Roadmaking Advice" There is also an
other column on the subject of roads. Good advice
is contained here.
The subjects of roadmaking, good roads and
their advantages are old ones. The benefits arising
from having good roads in community are many
No public improvement that we can now think Of
rural telephones not excepted-outranks it in
actual benefits derived.
The fact that roads are public and are used by
every one is argument sufficient within itself why
they should be good. And the very best are none
too good for rich agricultural community sush as
is Bossier Parish We have thriving towns full of
good schools and churches and poor roads over
which to reach them. We have country full of
schools and churches and in many instances the
residents of community suffer great Inconvenience
in going to and from them 1t is hard to visit hard
to market the products of the farm, hard to reach
the natural resources of our forests and all on
account of the condition of our roads.
This should in some way be corrected. No one
is responsible for the present condition of the roads
of the parish, nor is the Police Jury responsible.
The rainy spell has been unprecedentedly long and
it has, as consequence, been impossible to work
them. And, too, much of the work previously done
has been spoiled by the heavy rains.
Certain it is that an honest effort has been made
to secure good roads. It will take years of hard
work and more favorable weather conditions to
accomplish the desired end. We have no comment
to make as regards the present system of road
working It is, no doubt, good enough. However,
our columns open to any one who wishes to
advance new ideas along this line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

At Denver, Col, during the G. A. R. encamp-
ment the largest American flag in existence will be
on exhibition. It will be lis feet long and fifty five
feet deep. The Union field will be twenty eight by
thirty feet and the stripes four feet and two
inches wde the stars will be two feet HIGH and in
it's making 1,450 yards of bunting are to be used.
It will weigh $50 pounds which will prevent it being
swung from pole or hung from cable between
buildings, so it has been arranged to spread it
across the front of story building.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

1t is claimed that Maj. w. w. Armstrong, of
Cleveland, Ohio, who died recently, was the inven-
tor of the rooster the Democratic emblem of VIC
tory. writer in the Washington Star, referring
to this claim, says: " is mistake for the game
cock was made to crow for Democratic victory when
Maj. Armstrong was just entering his teens. have
heard that Democratic senator in Congress from
Indiana first suggested it in letter to one of his
constituents when it definitely ascertained that
Polk had beaten Clay in 1874. The language of the
letter was: Tell Chapman to crow Chapman was
the editor of the Democratic organ, and his next
issue contained the first Democratic rooster Growing
over the vanquished Wings. But Maj. Armstrong
was the hero of Democratic rooster story. I be-
lieve it was in 1883. Hoadly was the Democratic
candidate for governor and Foraker was his Repub-
lican competition Armstrong was the editor of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer, but did not have much hope
ofsuccess. The Sunday evening before the election
he had conversation with Republican friend
noted for his skill, or luck as prognostcator of
popular verdicts and told that, in the opinion
of the seer, the Democrats would prevail. If they
do, said Armstrong, chickens will be awful cheap
in this town on Wednesday morning, for shall put
100 gamecocks in the Plain Dealer and sell the whole
lot of them for five cents And he redeemed his
word. ''-IHe C0mnnOa,er.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

A colony of halfbreeds, who live near Lewis
town, Mont, who many years ago lost lands in
North Dakota, which were given to the Sioux In
dians, are to be recompensed by the government.
Each halfbreed child is to receive $500 in money
and 100 of land. And still the whites haven't
backed the red men off the board.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
GENERAL NEWS PARAGRAPHS.
THE YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.

The ELBOW FEVER SllUAlIONs
DR.. Goldberger. a United States Ma
rine Hospital expert, who is now in
Shreveport for the purpose of looking
over the yellow fever situation, has
given out the following report Of the
condition in that place, which was pub
lished in Tuesday mornings Times:
1. Barney Tracey, convalescing from
yellow fever.
2. Ed Haslitt, post norton examina-
ton shows yellow fever. The case was
not seen by me in life.
3. Ed Jones, malarial fever.
4. Albert Miller. This case was seen
by me at a stage when diagnosis was
impossible. In the opinion of the Local
authorities, this was case of yellow
fever.
All the cases were in men who tried tc
enter the city from other points, but
were stopped on the outskirts by the
quarantine inspectors and conveyed
nnder proper precautions, to detention
camp and there carefully screened
There appears to be no danger OF spread
and no cases are known to be present il
the city.
Yesterdays record in New Orleans
was sixty-three new cases and sever
deaths. The day before there we're sixty
new cases and four deaths. Archbishop
Chappelle was among the victims yes.
terday.
The fever continues to spread in the
southern part of this State.
The quarantine craze is subsiding il
Louisiana, but in Mississippi the line i!
still tightly drawn.
The Texas authorities have raised thu
quarantine against Shreveport as K
permit Of the operation Of freight trains
No passenger trains will be run for the
present.
This mornings Times reports the sit.
uation in Shreveport as being very en-.
couraging. There are but six person!
in the detention camp, and in another
week the camp should be entirely rid O
its inmates. There is not even a suspec
within the city's limits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

At Cheybogan, Mich, is the largest sawdust pile
in the world. 1t is veritable hill, 1850 feet long,
875 wide, 1926 in circumference, ranges from
twenty to fifty feet in height, and covers twelve
acres of ground. It is the accumulation of one
lumber company since 1877. It will not burn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

Uncle Sans deficit for last year comes to about
3Ocents apiece for his 900 nieces and nephews
big and little. It seems if might have scraped
along with 80 cents worth less just for the sake Of
applying as sound business sense to our govern
mental affairs as to private
Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

: It is said that hundreds of the signatures of
Washington, Hamilton, Burr, Lincoln, Jefferson
and others have been stolen from government doc
uments in Washington. It seems that there ought
to be way to stop this vandalism. If not, the
sooner it is provided the better.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
GENERAL.

GENERAL.
1t is now predicted that the 1905 cot
ton crop will not greatly exceed nine
million bales.
King Oscar has surrendered The reins
Of government in Sweden to Crown
Priuce Gustav.
Shreveport now holds second place in
the Southern League standing. New
Orleans is on top.
The Japanese peace ENJOYS, it is said,
will present two sets of terms to Russia.
The first demand will call for an indem-
nifty Of $3.50, OO0, 900, the cession Of SAX
halin, recognition of Japanese control
over Corea and Russia's retirement from
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

| never knew an early rising, Woodworking,
prudent man, careful of his earnings and strictly
honest, who complained of bad luck. good
character, good habits and iron industry are i'm
pregnable to the assaults Of all the ill-luck that
fools ever dreamed of.-1ddisOn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
OVER THE STATE.

OVER THE STATE.
The boil weevil has put in his appear
ance in DeSoto Parish.
There are now two rural free delivery
routes out of Homer and effort is being
made to secure others.
Minden has just had baby show.
The sum Of $91.65 was realized, which
will be used in improving that towns
park grounds.
The Kansas City Southers will prob
ably build spur from Leesville into
New Orleans. The proposed line is now
being surveyed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

And now it is claimed that blue grass will grow
in Oklahoma If true, then great will be the future
State some day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

Manchuria. The second demand, if the
first is rjected, will be for the cession of
Vladivostok and other Russian territory.
At a mass meeting held at Biloxi,
Miss, Monday Governor Blanchard was
denounced and Governor Vardaman in
dorsed. This is result of the quaran-
tine controversy between the two Gov
errors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

Its unearthening of the cotton statistical scandal
in the National Department of Agriculture more
than justifes the six months life of the Southern
Cotton Association and commends it to the ever
lasting gratitude of every cotton grower in the
South, every cotton handler and every cotton man.
ufacturer in the world. To be sure the association
had well demonstrated the reason for its existence
in its successful organization of Southern interests
against the determination of divers persons or groups
of individuals to the alleged statistical position
of cotton last winter to depress its price. Even
granting that the government figures were reliable,
the animating impulse of the association was that
the figures did not warrant the depression which
would have followed unchecked manipulation of the
markets. To its success in hating the bear drive
against the staple and in inauguratng movements
which may be depended upon to minimize in the
future the effects of manipulation of the markets,
the association has added its signal service to the
whole cotton world in bringing to light the methods
whereby manipulation of the markets has had the
aid of official government figures. Manufacturers
Record
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

=IT'S JUST like HANDING YOU MONEY

merchandise such the eame
Reduction Sale w
and look the line Write samples Of anything
desired they will mailed We prepared to
purchases We
mutually profitable ground Doesn't that
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

A great industry like cotton production ought not
to be at the mercy of either INSCRIPTIONS men in
Government employment or spectators who "bull''
bear' the market to the injury of the producer.
Some way ought to be found for the protection of
planters, manufacturers and honest middlemen.
And if the crop reports are helpful to spectators
alone they should be Observation-Disclosures Sun
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

Millinery It is a popular saying in
NAAAAAA~AyS Shreveport that Every
goes to Hearne's for Millinery" Largest
stock and best prices on Ladies' and Misses
Hats and Babies and Children's Caps and
Hats. The entire line is being sold for while
at just half price. See it!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
Muslin Underwear

A large space on our second floor is devoted
to Ladies' and Children's Muslin Gowns, IN
derskirts, Chemise, Drawers and Corset Gov
ers. We are giving a 20 per cent discount on
all Muslin Underwear in our immense stock.
Many garments cheaper than you can make
them. Take elevator for second floor and look
at the line
Child's Cambria Drawers as low as 1Oc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10
Carpets, Mattings,
LinOleumS, etc.

We carry the largest open stock Of Carpets
between Little Rock and New Orleans. We
are just receiving some of the fall styles of
Ok IL Administer Rugs and some new Carpets
and Linoleums. Prices are as low as like
goods can be sold at retail anywhere in the
United States.
Ingram Carpets as low as 23c per yard.
Brussels Carpets as low as Soc per yard.
Velvet Carpets as low as 85c per yard.
Administer Carpets as low as CSC per yard.
Mattings- Sail prices and kinds.
Linoleums- widths and qualities.
Tapestry Covers and Portieres, Screens,
Curtain Poles (extension rods), Lace Cur
tains, Window Shades, etc.-all cheap.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-08-10

Greatly reduced prices on Bed Spreads
20 per cent off on Trunks. Immense line carried.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

no ships worth taking into account
now at Vladivostok What Marshal
Oyama will probably do is to cut off
Vladivostok, station a strong force be-
fore it, and leave time and strict
blocade to do the rest.
Linevitch Expects Victory.
Russian Army Headquarters, Godzya-
DAM, June 6-Delayed) Il am no
prophet and have no desire to be one,
but firmly believe that can and will
defeat the Japanese in Manchuria."
Lieutenant General Linevitch thus de-
clared himself in an interview with
the Associated Press correspondent
today Continuing, he said:
with the destruction of our fleet,
vanishes, of course, the hope of those
who at the beginning of the war
wished to make peace at Toxic, but
our defeat at sea has not interfered
with my plans absolutely not one
whit l consider myself strong enough
now not only to hold my ground, but
even to advance"
Undismayed by Rojestvensky's de-
feat and full of confidensce as to the
outcome of the approaching battle,
General Linevitch is for war to the bit
ter end. In answer to question the
commander in chief replied firmly
and without the slightest hesitation.
Most certainly l am for war. | am
a soldier. The emperor's will is natur-
ally my law, but my voice now as be-
for is for the continuance of the fight.
II have asked the war office to send
me reservists of the youngest classes
instead of the older ones, not because
the latter make poor soldiers, but be-
cause with plenty of young and vigor-
our reservists it would be unjust as
well as inadvisable to call the older
men from their more settled life"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

there would be no such thing as sur
render, but the Japanese caused him
to change his mind
1t is apparent that the Japanese will
not have to operate against Vladivos-
tok as they did against port Arthus.
The latter defended fleet; there are
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08
LOCAL MARKETS.

Butter goes up 1c per pound in local
markets today. Other quotations re-
main the same
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08
RETAIL PRICES.
Eiour and Eead.

Flour per sack ........ 4. 25@1 rs
Corn meal, 10 pound sack ....... 16@20
Graham flour. 10 DOT i sack $50. GO
Corn, chops, per eve ......... ITO
Shorts, per cwt ..,........ I.15
Corn and cat chop, ne. cwt ...... Ito
Bran per cwt .... ........ 100
Ear corn, per bushel ;. 1850. .55
Shelled corn, per bushel 80. S.
Wheat, per bushel ;. -. Ito
Oats, per bushel !. :. .... $780,
Chicken feed ground 20 ID sack 30
Oilmeal. per cwt ;. ;. ........ 1.50
Oyster shell. per cwt ............ %
Hay per cwt .................. 80
Straw, per cwt 49,. :........... -
Butter and Eggs.
Sep. creamery butter ). =. rs
Potatoes, per bushel ........ SO
New potatoes, per peck J. =. 35
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

Absence makes the heart grow fond
err. and It's SO much cheaper than pres
entS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Creath of Ash.
land were in the city today on bust.
ness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08
There's On1y One
Quality That's Best
and That's ours.

and That's ours.
The power Of price is the daylight
Of truth. You will find us ardent in
our efforts to substantiate our state
ments. Quality counts for everything.
Good -four from $1.4O to $1.65.
Coffees, none better, from 15c to CSC ID
Syrup a gallon ................. 30c
bars White Russian .......... Csc
Z bars Borax Naptha ........... 25c
8 lb bucket Of Mica Axle Grease ..25c
Call in and see us.
You'll find courteous treatment and
fair dealing at
SWenSOn &
Cu1bertsOn.
7o2 Church Street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

Onions, per pound ;. ...... ..
Lemons, per dozen .............. -
Country butter, per lb. -. 20@25
Eggs, per dozen ........ 17h
Poultry.
Spring chicke, dressed ner No.. II
Old hens, dressed per Id. 80. 1907
Ducks. dressed, per ID ........... II
Vegetables and F.'aits.
C.:cumbers, ca ii $500. SOLO
Radishes, bunch 2 for >. >. $50. 5
Lettuce. per head ). ;. -. 5@7A
Leaf lettuce ). >. ;. >. 49,. az
Strawberries, per quart :. :. 6A@10
Oranges, per doz 4 ........ 2H05O
Banailas, per dozen ........... 256130
Cocoanuts $50. -. ............ 6@10
New cabbage, per pound 8
Homegrown asparagus >. % for 3
Homegrown rhubarb, punches s
c. lots, per peck :. >. 80. %
Parsnips, per peck ............. rs
Spinach, per pound .. -. 10
Cranberries 5000. ...... 12h @1b
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

SLAvs PROTEST AGAINST
ACTION OF AMERICANS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-08

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29


A large congregation worship
ped at Antioch last Sunday. MI.
B.-F. Glanton, the popular super.
.intendent of the Sunday school
is much encouraged iu mis- work.
Mr.. C. E. Quarlrs told us that
there was the largest altendance
at the Red Hill Sunday school
since last summer.
MT. and Mrs. Hugh Waits visit d
friends and relatives at Modoc
last week.
There was q" ";;un Beam Society"
organized in Red Hill church last
Sunday. Twenty five little tots
enrolled their names aud we feel
that this society will do great good
for our little folks.
Mrs. Ed Bunch, of Clask's Hill.
sent to Rose Cottage large box
of the finest flowers we have seen
this spring.
RusE GOTTAGE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29
A Chicago Alderman Owes
His Election to Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

~ can heartily and conscien-
tiously recommend Cham beriain's
Cough Remedy for affections Of
the throat and Lungs says Hon.
John Snenick. 220 So. Peoria ST.,
Chicago. ''Two years ago during
a political campaign, I caught
cold after being oyerbcated, which
irfitated my throat and I was
finally compelled to stop, as l
could not speak aloud. In my ex-
tremity friend advised me to use
Cbamberlau's Cough Remedy. l
took two doses that afternoon anil
could not believe my senses when
| found the next morning the IL
famation had largely subsidized.
I took several doses that day, kept
right on taking through the cam
paign, aud I thank this medicine
that l won MY seat i'll the Coun-
Gil" This remedy is for sale by
all Druggists and Medicine Deal
ers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29
Like Finding Money.

Finding health is like finding
money-so think those who are
sick. When you have a cough,
cold, sore throat, or chest irrita-
ton, better act promptly like W.
G. Barber, of Sandy Level. Va.
He says: II had terrible chest
trouble, caused by smoke and coal
dust on my lungs; but, after find
ing nc relief IN other remedies, !
was cured by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds Greatest sale of any
cough or lung medicine in the
world. At The Penn Drug Store,
w. E. Lynch q Co., SOC and $1.0O;
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29
Are You Engaged /?

Engaged people should remem-
her, that, after marriage, many
quarre,'a can be avoided, by@ket p
ing their digesiieps-in@good COLI
ditipn with Electric Bit.ers. s.
4 Brown, of Bennettsville, S. c.,
says: "For years, ny wife suffer
ed intensely from dyspepsia, COM
plicated With torpid liver, until
she lost her strength and vigor,
and became a mere wreck of her
former self. Then she tried Elec-
trio Bitters, which helped her at
once, and finally made her entire
ly we'll. She is now strong and
healthy The Penn Drug Store,
w. E Lynch d Co., druggists,
sell and guarantees them, at SOC
q bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29
"WEE, WEE"
Cold Spring.

Mr.. Sam Doolittle died at his
home near Modoc from heart fail
ure on last Monday morning. Mr..
Doolittle was an old soldier, and
loved the cause for which be
fought. He died believing that
the cause was just and right. Mr..
Doolittle was loved by his neigh
bors and n large circle Of friends
which was shown by the large
congregation who attended his
funeral. Rev. J. T. Littlejohn his
pastor conducted the burial SER
vice. We extend cur sympathy to
the loved ones.
Mr.. Willie Agnew has get out a
large orchard on his much i'm
proved farm,
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett, of Green
wood, visited their daughter, Mrs.
Marcellus Talbert last week.
Mr.. j. A. Hamilton visited
friends in our town last week. He
has enlarged lis store and i'll
creased his stock of goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Glover, Of
your town visited Mr.. Thomas
last Sunday. Mr.. Thomas has been
and is yet quite sick.
Mrs. E. 4. Ntundy whom we
reported to be quite sick is much
improved. Her many friends will
be glad to know that she expects
to be out in few days.
Mr.. Levi Quarles' mule threw
him last Sunday spraing his wrist
1t will be severa! days before
be will be able to use his band.
Mr.. q. J. Holmes went to Au-
gusta last week and his team
took fright running with him. MT.
Holmes says he was "scare d neal
ly to death. Fortunately 10 one
was burt.
Miss Bessie Holmes visited
friends al Modoc last week.
Mrs. Carrie lowers has returned
to her scbool to the deligh ht of hottl
pupils and patrons.
Mr.. Milton Bussey, firm the
s. G.. C. I. visited bomefolks
Saturday and Sunday. MI. Bussey
has just returned from Ashvilln
N. G., where be attended..the B. Y
P. u. convention. He reports
pleasant time.
MRS. milton Ta.lbert has been
quite sisk but is much improved
at this writing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-03-29
Johnston.

Miss Gladys Price entertained
on Friday evening. All bad q
most pleasant time.
Messrs. G. P. Colh aud Alvin
Owdon have been quite i'll, but
are reported better.
Miss Eliza Minis is spending
a week or two in town.
Mrs. w. J. Hu.et is visiting her
sister in Savannah and will visit
her son before returning.
The weekly prayer meet;6ggs
every afternoon at the Baptist
church in behalf of Home mis-
sione, were the most interesting
ever held in this church. Thirty
or forty ladies assembled every
afternoon, and all took deep in.
terest in the meetings. Especially
interesting was the one held on
Friday, conducted by Mrs. J. G.
Lewis i'll memory of Fanny Cros-
by, the blind hymn writer. Her
bymns we're sung, and an interes-
ting sketch of her life read by
Mrs. Lewis. About twenty nipe
dollars was paid the treasurer.
More envelopes are to be received.
Rev. r, "A CooDer is in Atlanta
attending the Bible Conference
held in Dr.. Broughton's taherna-
Gle. Four thousand people attend
ed the first services. Singing was
led by our pastor.
Rev. V. I. Masters of Greenville
preached in ou Baptist church
Sunday morning.
Mrs. Percy Norris Of Aiken is
visiting her mother.
Mr.. Jessie Edwards is visiting
his son Mr.. Wan Edwards.