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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20
AT THE THEATERS.

That company which presented
Quincy Adams Sawyer" at the Grand
last night did not live up to the glow
ing promises of being an aggregation
of most clever players which were made
by the advance and press agents for
the show. And for that reason, if no
other, the production was not very i'm
pressive. This play never was consid-
cred in the same class with the best
Of the rural dramas, whose popularity
of years past is now on the wane, al
though the book from which it was
adapted is decidedly interesting and
true in depicting the rural life of New
England. 1t has been able to struggle
along, however with a modicum of sue
cess for the last few years but this
success has been achieved chiefly
This class Of stage folks was conspicu-
Gus by it's absence from the cast which
was seen last night at the Grand.
There was one act and another Incl
being a total failure as an entertain
ment. This act was the one showing
an old-fashioned husking bee during
the course of which there was some
fair singing and amusing dancing. The
entertaining incident was Miss Ida
Marie Rogers as "Samanthy,' a ser
want and styled as IAN aggravatin'
brat She sang Teddy bear" song
in inimitabie style and recited that old
familiar AN the COLLINS will get you
if you don't watch o,-.-- in a killing
fashion. Her best piece of work, how
ever was when she landed on the stage
in bunch on being kicked from the
barn by a COW. Unless Quincy Adams
Sawyer is presented by a more talent
ed company that the one seen here it's
life on the stage will not last much
longer.
Certain actors always inspire conf
dence in the public because they can
invariably be relied upon to make each
annual visit here noteworthy for the
production of a fine new play. Otis
Skinner who will be at the Grand to-
night, is among the few who come I'M
der this category. He is playing this
season under Charles Frohman's di-
rection in new play, The Honor of
the Family derived from a novel of
Balzac. The American adaptation has
been made by that adroit master of
stage technique, Paul NJ. Potter There
is an artistic impetus in all that Otis
Skinner undertakes and local play
goers may rest assured that in choos-
ing this play for his present seasons
vehicle Charles Frohman has made a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20
TO HEAD OFF BOOM.
President Roosevelt Tells Officials to
Keep Out of Convention.

Washington, Nov. Pa decisive step
on the part of President Roosevelt to
put a period to the third term activity
of certain federal officials has just been
taken.
The president has informed these Of
ficials that it is his wish that no office
holder go to the next Republican ma
tiona1 convention as a third term dele
gate.
1t is understood also that orders have
been issued by the heads of government
departments to certain of their subordi-
mates instructing them to cease their
favorable Roosevelt activities in certain
states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20

most felicitous choice The central role
which of course falls to Mr.. SINNERS
| lot, is Bonapartist hero, who has
worn the green and gold uniform of
| the dragons of Napoleons guard and
commanded a squadron on the Champ
| de Mars. RecklesSness, daring and cool
courage are the dominant traits of the
PetruchiO-like hero which Mr. Skinner
will depict. Those who are familiar
with this favorite actors work in the
past here will know that he always ap-
pears to best advantage in precisely
this type of character. THE Honor of
the Family affords him unlimited
splendid chances for picturesque and
powerful acting. Every impersonation
of Otis Skinner satisfies the intellectual
appetite of his audience in the highest
degree, and his latest stage creation
has been affirmed his best.
"a great play of American life to-
day'-that is what the Hon. T. d.
Sullivan, Democratic leader of New
York city and one of the most DO
tential politicians of the day, called
THE Man of the Hour" which will be
given here on Monday night Nov 25.
at the Grand. Yet, "Tim'' sullivan is
looked upon by many as the very
type of practical" politicians against
whom the morals of THE Man of the
Hour" was directed by Mr. George
Broadhurst, it's author. Another New
York city politician who praised the
play as a stirring picture of American
life was Magistrate Finn, famous in
the literature of politics as Battery
Dan" 1t is queer to think that these
two men, big Tim" Sullivan and
Battery Dan" Finn, are regarded by
many the originals of two of the
chief characters in the play, Boss
Horrigan and Alderman Phelan
Coming to the Grand.
Otis Skinner will appear at the
Grand tonight in ''The Honor of the
Family
East Lynne comes Saturday, matt
nee and night.
Belle of Japan is the Sunday offer
ing, matinee and night.
'Man of the Hour" from the nen
of George Broadhurst and produced
by VIM. A. Brady and Joseph r.
Grfsner. will be the attraction Nom
day.
Little Johnny Jones" with the
same cast of two years ago comes
next Tuesday.
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TAGGART GOES HOME.
To Prepare for Reception of the Ma
tional Committeeman.

New York, Nov. 20-Chairman Thorn
as Taggart of the Democratic national
committee, went back to French Lick,
md, last night to prepare a reception
for the national committeeman who will
be his guests on Friday. The meeting,
though 1t is an informal one, will ma
turally see plans for the national con-
ventfon and presidential campaign dis
cussed. The national committee will
meet in Washington around the holt
days to fix time and place for hold
ing the next national convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20
F1nney County Murder Trial Up.

Garden City, Kan, Nov. 20-The
trial of John T. Reed and T. j. Bas-
nett, charged with the murder Of W.
H Browning, a ranchman of Finney
county, was started in the district
court here today. Browning was it is
said killed during dispute over the
opening of a new road through his
place. Basnett handed loaded gun
to Reed who fired the shot that re-
suited in the death Of Browning The
defense will likely plead self defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20
A HEAVY FLOW OF GAS.
Big Well Struck at ElmdaIe at Depth
of $50 Feet.

ElmdaIe, Kan, Nov. 2O.-A strong
flow of gas has been struck on the
Houghton farm near here at the depth
of $50 feet. 1t will be one of the best
wells in Chase county. Elmdale now
has about so wells and workmen will
soon begin to lay pipes for conveying
gas to Cottonwood Falls and Strong
City, distance of about six or seven
miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20
ASKS FOR 10 TICKETS.
President Roosevelt Is Expected at
Yale-Harvard Game.

Cambridge. Mass. Nov 2o-Hope that
President Roosevelt will attend the
Yale-Harvard \ football game in the
Harvard stadium on Saturday has been
aroused because of the application, on
behalf of the president for ten tickets
for the game. 1t is rumored that the
president, accompanied by his daughter
Ethel will arrive in Boston on Friday
night.
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Death of Father Graham.

ST. Joseph, NO., Nov. 20-Father Fran
els W. Graham, pastor of st. Patrick $
Roman Catholic church, is dead, aged
20. He was born in Dublin, Ireland,
and came to Missouri in 1866. He was
the oldest Catholic clergyman in ser
vice in st. Joseph.
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|RS SzI AIS ZION TSSi
80 -! sssAgsg$ s5sI ~ g.
\ CHORTIE

A CHORTIE.
The shrinking violet has shrunk,
The roses all have rose.
The mum chrysanthemum has come
The floral year to close.
-I,iDpincott'S
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McRae's Monday night class will give
a social dance at hall Thursday night.
Admission 25 cents to all.
People who have hunted quail this
year say that the shooters are greatly
handicapped by the tail corn
Seldom, if ever, have the chrysanthe-
NUNS grown around Topeka attained
the size and beauty of those of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-20

Start winter in healthy condition, be
free from disease. HOLSTERS Rocky
tive. Nothing SO sure to keep-you well
IS cents. Tea or Tablets. Fred T. Walker
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
An Outbreak Of Small Pox.

As will be seen from the Board of
Health proceedings that appear else
where in this issue of the Banner, small
pox is now prevalent in our purish.
Nine eases have been reported from the
neighborhood Of old Dixie, and DR.. r. H.
Gulledge, acting temporarily as Parish
Health Officer, informs us that the dis
ease is we'll scattered in the northern
portion of the parish, and prevails in the
neighborhoods of Red Land, Carterville
and Rocky Mount. To date only one
death has resulted "a colored person.
DR.. Gulledge left on yesterday after
Moons train for the northern portion of
the parish and will thoroughly investi-
gate the situation before returning.
Should he deem it necessary, he will
make a full report in our next issue.
The disease was introduced by a lady
from Vernon, Texas, who is, or was, vis-
ting in the Dixie community. She was
not at all sick upon first arriving here
and does not know when she contracted
small pox. She states that there are no
] cases at all near her home and that the
only way she can account for having
contracted the disease is in coming in
contact with it while en- route here
perhaps in closed coach.
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From Red Land.

Mr.. J. A. Knight has recently moved
into his new residence.
Mrs. G. P. Winget, who has been sick
so long, is slowly improving.
The stork has made call at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mizelle, leaving them a
little girl.
DR.. Rupert Butler and Miss Kathetine
Goodwin were united in marriage at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goodwin, at 1880 o'clock
pm. Sunday.
It is reported that there is an epidemic
of small pox east and northeast of this
place. It seems that our local physician
is at present undecided as to exactly
what the disease is.
According to Madam Rumor another
wedding is to take place in our midst at
an early date. JACK.
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Baton Rouge, La, Jan. 2, 1907.
A Clubbing Offer.

The Cutters Book (for six years the
Northwestern Sportsman is a monthly
magazine of outdoor pastimes published
at Milwaukee, Wis.,, the subscription
price of which is ST per year. It is de-
voted to stories of truth and fiction, wit
and humor, hunting and fishing, out
door sports, adventure, travel, country
life and stories of nature. 1t is beauti-
fully illustrated, and entertaining and
instructive to those who love wholesome,
healthy, out doors pleasures. Illustra-
tions in coiors suitable for framing
appear from time to time.
For /. limited time we will receive sub
scriptions Of S1.50 as full payment for
the Banner and the Cutters Book for
twelve months. Make all remittances to
this Office, either by post order, express
order or registered letter.
pH-Any Of our subscribers who have
the Banner paid for for 1907 may take
advantage of this offer as well as new
subscribers who pay in advance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
Plain Dealing Dots.


Mr.. David Gray has returned from
business trip to New Orleans.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus VIM
gate on the 9th instant a boy.
A masquerade party will be given at
the Wright Rink Friday night.
Miss Sadie North, of Dixie, is visiting
relatives and friends in Plain Dealing
and community.
Messrs. Ernest Belcher and Hughes
Martin returned to their homes Sunday.
Come again, boys.
Our town is very much wrought up
over the small pox scare. The doctors
are kept busy vaccinating.
Mr.. C. P. Munday, of Keithville, in
terested in the Clingman Nursery, was
here on business during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Mading and their
two little girls, Gladys and Abilene, re-
turned last Friday from Monroe, where
they spent a week with relatives and
friends.
Rev. Milwee, of NARROW, I. T., is con-
Quoting a series of meetings at the
Christian Church. He is an earnest,
able man, and it is to be hoped will do
much good here.
Your correspondent has been request
ed to state that a meeting of the teach
ers of the Plain Dealing division of the
Parish Teachers Association will be
held here Saturday.
The writer thanks the ladies of Benton
for an invitation to be with them on the
10th to help celebrate Gen. Lees BIRTH
day anniversary. She will certainly be
on hand, if nothing happens to prevent.
The lodge building of colored order
was destroyed by fire here Tuesday
night. 1t is thought that the fire origi-
mated from cigarette stump, as a gath
ering of the members of the lodge had
dispersed only about thirty minutes
previous to the breaking out of the fire.
Mr.. S. H. Cochran has sold out here
and he and his family will remove to
Forth Worth, Texas, in April. This is
a source of surprice and much regret to
their friends. Mr.. w. C. Banks has
bought out Mr.. Cochran's business, and
Mr.. G. E. Jones has purchased his resi-
dence.
A crowd of gentlemen from Shreve-
port and Benton were passengers on
Wednesday mornings freight train
They were on their way to Bolnger te
look over the oil field near that place
A barbecued dinner awaited them and
this part of the outing was no doubt
much enjoyed by all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
Board of Health Proceedings.


BENTON, La, Jan. 8, 1907.
The Board of Health of the Parish OF
Bossier met in regular session with the
following members present at roll call,
to-wit: DR.. r. H. Gulledge, President
and Health Officer pro tenn; J. T. Nc
Dade and Al. Hoffpauir.
The matter Of several cases, appearing
to be small pox, were reported, and the
Health Officer, after making inquiry as
to the locality, ETC., stated that he would
take the matter in charge.
On motion and second, the following
salaries were allowed:
DR.. H. H. Barnacastle, quarter salary,
SIS.
DR.. r. III. Gullcdge, per diem, s..
j. T. McDade, per diem, S..
A. Hoffpauir, per diem, S..
r r. B. Hill, Secretary, s..
Whereupon, the Board Of Health adj
iourned until its next regular meeting.
r. H. GuLLEDGE, NJ. D.,
Health Officer pro tenn.
r. B. HILL, Secretary.
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BENTON, La, JANUARY II, 1907.
Local and
Personal

The summer heat mark was reached
yesterday.
The jury list is to be found on our
fourth page.
Mr.. L. C. Biggs, of Bellevue, is on the
sick list this week.
Miss Zula Pegues, of Mira, is visiting
friends in ward five.
Miss Jessie Wyche is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. J. E. Burt, of Belcher.
Mrs. Sallie White, Of Dixie, is guest
at the home of her nephew, Mr.. w. G..
Burt
We are told that Mr.. J. F. Wise, of
Alden Bridge, is AIDED with an attack of
appendicitis.
Mr.. J. H. Gayle, of Robson, visited
his brother, Mr.. C. o. Gayle, the latter
part of last week.
Mrs. E. E. Simpson, of Hunter, is vis-
ting her sister, Mrs. L. G. Smith, and
other relatives living here.
Messrs. G. E. Rodgers and w. Riley
Jester, of Mot, paid the Banner an APP
preciated call last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Dowell and chill
dren, of Alden Bridge, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Dawson Sunday.
Mr.. Ernest Belcher left Tuesday for
Belcher, where he has accepted a posi-
ton with Glassell & Douglas.
Mrs. Marian Butler, OF Bluffs, is visit
ing in Benton this week and is a guest
of her daughter. Mrs. J. p. Creswell.
Tom Gilliard, colored butcher of our
town, is erecting market house between
Mr.. J. P. Creswell's store and the gin.
Mrs. H. H. Wheless and mother, Mrs.
English, both of Alden Bridge, spent
several days of last week in Shreveport.
Benton was again overrun with cleo
ton commissioners and clerks to-day.
There were many callers at the Banner
Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Whited, of Alden
Bridge, returned Tuesday from Temple,
Texas, where they visited Mrs. Miller,
Mr.. Whited's sister.
Mr.. G. w. Arnold, of Garden City,
Texas, is here on visit to his sister,
Mrs. L. A. Brownlee, and other relatives
and friends living in the parish.
We learn that Messrs. w. A. Ogilvie
and Stewart Douglas, of Dixie, have
sold their plantations to an outside cap
italist, the consideration being SIS, 600.
Mr.. j. S. Allison and family, until
recently residents of Pecan Point, are
now living on the Sewall place, south Of
Benton. Mr.. Allison bought this plan
tation several years ago.
DR.. w. d. Lassiter is having new
Office built just south OF the one he il
now occupying. The other building he
has let to; Mr.. G. p. Jones, who hat
opened grocery store in the same.
The members of Loudon Butler Camp
are requested to meet with the loca
chapter of the Daughters OF the Con-
federacy in this place Saturday. Thit
notice is made by request Of the Adju-
tant Of the Camp.
AS stated in previous issue, DR.. r. H
Gulledge has bought the residence ant
premises until recently owned by DR.. H
Neeson. DR.. Gulledge has been joinet
{ by his mother, brother and sisters, from
Cavett, and they are now house keeping
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
Best and Cheapest.

Pa-nol Liver Regulator keeps the
liver, stomach and bowels working just
right. That means to be we'll and to
keep we'll. And it makes your money
90 the furthest. Tin box. is cents.
Money hack if you want it. For sale by
DR.. r. H. Gulledge.
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Real Estate and Insurance.

wish to remind my friends of Bossier
Parish that / am still representing the
old reliable New York Life Insurance
Company. / am also in the real estate
business. If you want to buy property
that will make you money, or if you
have something you want to sell, come to
see me. Office, room 1893 First National
Bank building, Shreveport. Phone,
No. 1903. j. E. JOHNSTON, Jr.
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supervision of Mr.. Wyche, be allowed
i've men and cook until March l, 1901,
and after that time to substitute full I
crew, if necessary.
Mr.. Mays amendment was lost, and
vote being taken on the original motion
the same was duly carried.
On motion and second, DR.. R. H. Gull
ledge was appointed as Health Officer
pro tenn.
The following claims for per diem and
mileage and committee work were al
lowed:
J. T. McDade-
Per diem and mileage and com. work. .s2s 90
T. j. Iidwell-
Per diem and mileage and com. work.. IS 90
]. G. Logan
Per diem and mileage and com. work.. 30 90
G. T. Mays
Per diem and mileage and com. work.. @ 60
A. Hoffpauir
Per diem and mileage and com. work. 43 20
c. D. Sandidge-
Per diem and mileage and com. work. 80 90
w. M. Burch-
Per diem and mileage and com. work.. q 90
On motion and second, the claim of
Morris Adger for So for dragging COW
out of road and cutting tree, was
allowed.
It was moved and seconded, that the
President and Secretary of this body get
from President Harvey the plans and
specifications and the cost of the recon-
struction of the ", S. and p. bridge,
and to secure all the information that
can be had relative to the construction
and cost of same.
The following claims, as audited by
the Board of Health, were allowed and
warrants ordered drawn for same:
DR.. II. H. Barnacastle, s$25.
DR.. r. H. Gulledge, S..
| A. Hoffpauir, So.
| J. T. McDade, So.
r.. B, Hill. IS.
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The Teachers Institute Date.

I hereby call the attention OF all the
teachers in the parish, the School Board,
local trustees of various schools and all
other persons interested in public edu-
cation to the following letter from Hon.
j. E. Keeny, State Institute Conductor:
Supt j. E. Johnston, Benton, La.
Dear Sir: beg to notify you that
the Board of State Institute Managers
has fixed the date for your Institute the
week of Feb. Il to Is, 1907. This is ac-
cording to your wishes we infer from
your talk with Mr.. Aswell and your reply
to my communication to you.
Will write you later naming your
corps of instructors.
OF course, you will enforce the law
requiring all Of your teachers to attend.
Yours very truly,
J. Il. KEENY.
Baton Rouge, La, Jan. 2, 1907.
In addition to the information given
in the above letter, hereby give special
notice that the close of the next school
month will be on the 25th instant, and
that a warrant bearing the stamp OF a
check on its face by the Treasurer will
be mailed to teachers whose reports are
on hand not later than the 2Sth instant.
Stamps will be furnished by the Super
intendent. JOS. E. JOHNSTON.
Parish Superintendent.
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The foregoing account was accepted
as settlement in full to date and
vouchers burned.
The Police Jury then adjourned until
the following morning at 8 O'Clock.
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same:
J. F. Edwards, Sherln, slo6S;U.
wv W. = Soaniand' pr nahu ss $'s n
RIB. Hill. Clerk. s62.5O.
T. T. Land, Parish Attorney, SIS.
Ealpn watson, Janllor, e gov
. - - - =, ~. ~
NC nartch fanrth on.rter 20
W + Dawson fourth quarter and ac-
count, $i3.
z. I. Fuller, fourth quarters, sou.
f. ch aide1s l fourth - a,,arter 81
I'D. Rodgers, fourth quarter, 81.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
THE POLICE JURY.
Official PROCEEDINGS of the Meeting Held
at This Place Last Week.

Offfcial PROCEEDINGS of the Meeting Held
at This Place Last Week.
The Police Jury of Bossier Parish met
in regular session this day, Tuesday,
Jan. 8, 1907, with the following menu
bers present, to-wit:
J. C. Logan, ward two.
T. j. Tidwell, ward two.
G. T. Mays, ward four.
A. Hoffpauir, ward five.
G. D. Sandidge, ward six.
w. M. Burch, ward six.
There being quorum present, the
following proceedings were had:
The minutes of the meetings held on
Oct. 9 and 10 and Nov. 8, 1905, were
read and approved in open session.
On motion and second, public road
was granted, to be located as follows:
Beginning south Of commissary of S. H.
Bolinger & Company and running in a
westerly direction to the main public
road now in use, distance of one
quarter of mile, the same to be opened
without expense to the parish.
The Sheriff submitted the following
license report:
J. F. Edwards, Tax Collector,
In account with Bossier Parish
BY sundry licenses - $1287 50
To cash p'd Treas. $ 1157 SO
To licenses returned 100 90 $1287 80
The above was received and filed and
old licenses burned in open session.
The following report, made by the
Sheriff, was received and ordered spread
on the minutes:
To the Honorable President and Mem
bers Of the Police Jury:
Gentlemen: | beg leave to submit my
report on collections for the quarter
ending Dec. 81. 1906. to-Wit: