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The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
The Old Brieades in Gray.
T. c. HARBAUGH.

T. C. HARBAUGH.
They are passing in their glory,
Yet they'll live in deathless story
Aye, until the years are hoary
And their past is far away.
BY the world their deeds are spoken
And their fame is Glory's token,
For their ranks were never broken
Those old brigades in gray.
/ can see their camp fires quiver
BY the fair and crystal river;
/ can see them charging ever
Where the lights and shadows play.
Where their battle banner flaunted,
Brave, heroic, and undaunted,
In the wood by memory haunted
Stood the old brigades in gray.
can see that banner streaming
In the sunsets glorious cleaning;
You may think that am dreaming
Of a past that's far away.
Oft the storms of battle tore it
And the breezes bravely bore it,
Men Of honor fell before it
In the old brigades in gray.
O, how grand was their formation
When they fought to free nation!
dlt Was Oub eHCiI compensatory
Weak to-day Isl their array;
They are crossing to the others
Who have crossed, their hero brothers,
Sons OF gentle hearted mothers
The old brigades in gray.
Like the enemy who met them,
They have trials and cares to fret them;
But the world will not forget them
Whilst among us yet they stay.
Weave for them wreath of roses
Which the morning sun discloses,
See that it in love reposes
On. the old brigades in gray.
Where their comrades now are sleeping
Angel-guarded vines are creeping,
And the rivers, onward leaping,
Seek the sea that's far away.
They were mustered in their glory
Meath the pine and cypress hoary;
Now a remnant tells the story
Of the old brigades in gray.
Com tederdte Heterdsi
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
To Prospective Candidates.

The campaign has not yet opened locally
and that is why we are making this an
nouncement to-day-we want to get in on
the ground floor.
We wish to say that our charges for an
nouncements will be as heretofore-S5 for
ward offices and SO for all others-and
that in all instances we will demand the
money in advance. All other campaign
matter must also be paid for in advance.
This is the rule with nearly all newspa-
per offices, but, like the Banner has done
in the past, they do not always live up to
it. The candidate who 'sgets there'' is
always ready and willing to pay-he feels
all right toward the world-but the one
who is defeated often casts around for
some one to blame for his defeat, and
sometimes refuses to foot the bills because
he didn't get the office.
But We won't look further for their ex-
cuses. We merely wish to state that so
far as such matter is concerned, we intend
to demand the Banners fee in advance,
and that in no instance will we make an
exception to the rule. So don't ask it.
As you know, the Banner has been pub
lished in the parish since 1859 and what its
proprietor has lost in this way during that
time would more than pay the campaign
expenses of every man in the parish who
intends to enter the coming race. But
that's about all We intend to lose in this
way, for to-day we haven't even the
thanks of the aspirants for office who
didn't pay.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
Our Public Forum
A NEEDED PARISH IMPROVEMENT.

At the next meeting of the Police Jury, to be
held on the second Tuesday in July, it is to be
hoped that this body will appoint committee to
investigate the oil road proposition, now before the
Caddo Police Jury. Should this type Of roadway
prove what it is believed to be by the committee of
the Caddo Police Jury, who made trip to Cali
fornia to them, it would be the part of wisdom
for our authorities to at once begin their con-
struction.
Something like two years ago the question of an
improved road from Bossier City to Benton was
before the Police Jury, and Messrs. j. B. Whit
tington and J. F. Adair, of Ivan, who are large
property owners near where the proposed roadway
would pass both agreed to give $iO0 each, per mie
for seven miles to Vanceville, if the Police Jury
would construct the road.
Should our Police Jury see it's way clear to un-
dertake this road improvement, it would, to my
mind, add immeasurably to the taxable value of
Bossier Parish. These roadways are already nearly
properly graded (where the greatest cost occurs)
and were they oiled and rolled this would do away
with the dust nuisance and at the same time solve
the mud question. The river roads, believe are
the ones that would respond the most readily to
the oil treatment.
Our hill roads, by the application OF clay and
sand, are being vastly improved faster than we
realize. You will have to take trip to some other
parish, say Webster, DeSoto or Sabine, before you
can realize the improvements which have been
made.
Bossier Parish will, perhaps, eventually lose
what revenue she now derives from Red River
bridge, and believe it would be the part of wisdom
to look into this oiled road question and if practi-
cal to spend every cent of this from now
as it accrues in building these roads. We at least
owe it to posterity to do all we can build up our
common country, and know Of nothing that would
do more to build up and improve the taxable wealth
of old Bossier than the matter of improved roads.
Let us have the committee. 1T MaNRy
In our last issue we made use OF the heading
Minute Interviews and stated that we would run
such column from time to time. Hon. J. T.
Many, OF Plain Dealing, has this week contrib
uted to this column, but has departed from the an
nounced subject to discuss the proposition of bet
tering parish roads. This suggests the new
head we are using today-"Our Public Forum p
which is OF course, appropriate for expressions of
opinions in general, and will give readers the
additional latitude of selecting their own topics.
The head is about the same is often found in
leading country newspapers and in many of our
metropolitan ournalf. We believe our readers will
agree with us in saying it is more appropriate
under which to exchange local public opinion than
the former one. Our readers are invited to con-
tribute to it at will-Editor.]
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
J. E. Johnston, .jr.
Life Insurance
and
Real Estate
2tO First National Bank Building
Shreveport, La.
phone 1913.

| wish to call the attention of my
friends to Greensboro Annex, which is
beautiful tract of land on the car line
and Texas Avenue. 1t has just been
subdivided into large lots, which are
selling very rapidly, and which offer the
best investment OF any property around
Shreveport. will take pleasure in
showing this property to any one at any
time. We can 60 out on the car or drive
out. Drop in to see me when you are in
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
An ADimAl Story For
Little Folks
The Foxy Eel

'Good gracious cried Conger Eel.
slipping quickly to one side as most
wonderful creature came sliding to-
ward him. What in the name of Nep-
tune is this?''
"Fore" yelled the creature, dashing
past him.
what fory' gasped Conger. wig
Cling his whiskers.
'Ho. ho.' laughed the other. Don't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
PERRlNE A FIXTURE
ON NATIONALS iNFIELD

There is absolutely no truth in the latest
report that ex-Manager Jake Stahl and
Perrine are to be traded to Boston for
Shortstop Freddy Parent. This wild rumor
was doubtless brought up through waiver
that was asked on Perrine several weeks
ago, and is denied on the authority of Presi-
dent Noyes Of the local club
1t appears to be the general impression
that in asking for waivers on players a
trade or sale is intended Waivers are
asked every spring on the new men, and, in
fact, on everybody except the stars, SO as
to get line on what the different managers
desire. Every club in the two big leagues
has sent out requests for waivers on play
ers of marked ability this spring. In this
way the different managers know to GER
ainty the men who can be traded or sold,
and the deals are put through without de-
lay.
Manager Cantillon while at Galveston
sent out waivers on at least ten of his
players. Perrine among the number, and
as some one gave out this bit of private
news the report quickly spread that the
new shortstop was to be traded. The con-
trary is the case Manager Cantillon is
particularly pleased with Perrine's work.
and especially his hustling qualities, and
at the present time there is about as much
chance of letting out the youngster as there
is Cross or Anderson. Perrine has taken
especially good care of himself, and the
latest reports from Manager CantillOn were
to the effect that Schlafy and Mig were
working together a perfect combina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
THE FINISH WAS EXCITING
9lues Batted Three Runs Over the
Plate in Last Inning.
YANIGANs WERE SHUT OUT
aftermath Of the Dinner Stakes
Rochester Gets National Bowling
Tourney-Won Racquet Title.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April Coming
from behind with the score 5 to l against
them. Burkes Irish children slipped in a
pretty ninth-lnning rally on the Washing
ton team yesterday and came within nose
OF tying the score and scooping the game.
Washington finished first. but the Blue
1eggers sent trio of tallies across the
rubber in the final half of the ninth ses-
sion. making the score 5 to 4. 1t was a
pretty exhibition game. The Blue-leggers
outhit the visitors, but the advantage of
four weeks in the southland was plainly
10 be seen in the work of the Nationals,
and the inside work, the finished brand of
base ball. proved trile too much for the
local lads. The distinct feature of the
game. and one that pleased the votaries of
the game even more than would victory.
was the great victor slashing of Frank
Huelsman, the local left fielder. In four
times up the big horticulturist garnered
three doubles and single The final trip
To the plate resulted in pass, Falkenberg
refusing to take any chances. The hits
Were clean and all the way to the center
field fence. They came at unfortunate
times in that the bases were unoccupied at
each rap. But he made himself solid with
the base ball public. And, above all. he
showed that he can be depended on to win
games for the team around the associatio
circuit. Burke used three pitchers. Case.
Egan and Swami. Case got off bad in the
first when he let a quintet of hits get away
from his delivery. but in the next two he
settled down and showed what can be eX-
peCted of him when his whip rounds into
tune. Egan had no trouble in mystifying
the Nationals but the toga wearers took a
pair of singles away from Swami in the
ninth. which gave them a like number of
runs
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Belair Religious Meeting Ended.

BELAIR, Md, April 1.-The last of the
series of mems meetings inaugurated here
two months ago was held in the Masonic
Hall yesterday afternoon. The attendance
was large. John b. Hanna, chairman OF
the general committee presided. and In the
course OF his remarks he said he was conf
dent the meetings had proved helpful to
the town and community. both spiritually
and morally. The speaker yesterday was
DR. John NJ. T. Finney of the Johns Hop
kins Hospital. His address was fOrclble
and made deep impression. He spoke Of
the many advantages to be gained by lead
ing truly Christian lives. no matter In what
business a person may be engaged Rev
S. s. Greenwell, s. A. HobitZeil and John l.
Yellott also took part. Appropriate Easter
services were held in all the churches here
yesterday. At the Presbyterian Church
they were made particularly interesting by
the raising OF $1,000 toward defraylng me
Indebtedness on the church property II
was in the shape OF thankonering ana
was a complete surprise to the congrega-
ton Rev 8. s. Greenwich pastor, came
In for considerable praise for the good work
he has accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Pater last week helped to beat her on that
occasion-hard luck which the gap she
closed later intensified. She is in two races
today and will take lot of beating.
Niblick is another horse that will find
the slow track today to his liking. The
rain will help his chances even with such
an improved horse as Reidmore is just now.
But the latter never was partial to much
weight.
The Weeks Program.
For the balance of the week at Ben
ming overnight purses and handicaps will
be the rule until Saturday, when two stake
events are down for decision-the Wash
ington Nursery, for two-year-olds. and
the Chevy Chase steeplechase. In the
Nursery, Of the fifty-two youngsters en-
tered. Salover and Giggle are dead In
cluded in the other fifty are Billie Hibbs,
stake antagonists; also Madden's Dead
Gone, who won on Wednesday last; the
New Orleans winners. Lawless and Cos
soon, and the California winners, Magazine
and Martha Jane.
Winners will have to carry from three
to seven pounds penalty; according to the
number of wins. which will penalize six
of the youngsters named Others In the
to be very fast colt; A. Belmont's Ray
mond and others, p Cannon's Blember,
VIM. Shields Lady Powell. w. Stockton's
Trey of Spades and Glorious Betsy. 1t
That Essexs good race last week
should have scared out all opposition In
the Chevy Chase Hunters, steeplechase
looks decidedly unsportsmanlike on the
part Of owners Of the other eligibles, But
such is the unpalatable deduction to be
drawn from the failure of the race to
fill on Saturday. The same fate also befell
the Southern steepfechase for hunters,
which should have closed on the same day.
The Jockey Club has the .efore reopened
both races, to close on Wednesday day after
tomorrow. eight entries to be made and
five to start or both events may be de-
clared off. 1t is understood that Essex
will not be entered in the Chevy Chase
stake The Southern Is handicap, which
makes difference.
1t is a long while since any half-bred
hunter has caused owners Of eligibies
from other hunt clubs to dodge him. And
while compliment to Essex. 1t Is hard
on Dion Kerr. who leased the horse with
these stakes in mind. However, the sea-
son is young yet. and there are other
honors for this game hunter to win. And
his people will accept the situation with
due philosophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
MANSFIELD MAY NOT REcovER.
Actor Had Bad Turn Yesterday and
Doctor is Apprehensive.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The condition of
Richard Mansfield, the actor, who is suffer
ing from nervous exhaustion and a COM
plication of diseases at his home on River
side drive. became suddenly worse yester-
DAY. and at a late hour last night grave
fears were expressed for his recovery.
Mr.. Mansfield appeared to have improved
slightly when he awoke yesterday morning.
but little later decided symptoms OF weak
ness appeared. and his family hastily sum
moned his doctor The latter Immediately
said that his patient was suffering from
reaction and that serious consequences
might ensue. Later in the day he advised
that a consultation of physicians be held
this morning, and Mrs. Mansfield readily
consented.
When the physician was seen last night
he admitted that the actors condition Is ex-
ceedingly grave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The work of building the eighty foot
addition to the pier Of the new steel plant
on the river near Gfesboro Point is pro-
crossing rapidly, and it is expected with
In the next ten days the pier will be
ready for use. The addition to the pier
brings 1t out to the deep water of the
channel. and when completed large ves-
sells Will be able to go up to 1t to load
and unload cargoes. 1t is also stated that
as soon as the side-wheel ferry steamer,
which is to take the place Of the propeller
boat now in service. is put on the route
between this city and Alexandria, stops
will be made at the steel plant wharf dur
ing certain hours of the day. The pier
when first built ended in shoal water, so
that vessels drawing three and four feet
Of water were unable to get to it except
on high tides. and to make the pier COM
mercially useful 1t has been brought out
to deep water.
Several thousand shad were cut for salt
Ing on the fish wharf Saturday for the
first time this season. Some herring were
also cut. AS yet only one packing firm
has started work in it's sailing house. but
within the next few days it is expected
the other packing plants will be in opera
tfon The receipts of shad and herring
from river sources continue to increase
the run boats bringing up large supplies
Tor this early in the season. All the large
fishing shores along the river will put
their nets overheard today.
Arrived: Schooner Father and Son. rail-
way ties from a river point to dealers
here; tug M. Mitchell Davis. light from
Chesapeake bay to her owners; schooner.
Levin Woolford. cord wood. from a river
point to the local market: bugeye Mich
olas. fresh fish to Alexandria: tug Peer
less. with tow of coal-laden barges from
Baltimore; tug Marion Cameron, towing
several sand and gravel-laden barges from
river points.
Sailed: Bugeye c. r. Lewis, light for a
lower river point to load; barge McNally.
Enola. light for river point to load back
to this city; bugeye Kathleen, light for
Nomini creek to load cord wood for this
city; schooner Peri, light for Occoquan to
Volunteer, with tow of barges for Baltf-
more.
Memoranda: Schooner Mabel and Ruth.
loaded with lumber for this city. sailed
four-masted schooner John H. Devlin has
completed the loading of a cargo Of phos-
phate rock at Alexandria and will sail for
chesapeake Bay coal. point to load;
schooner John McGfnnis is lying in the
st. Mary's river waiting to load gravel for
the jamestown exposition: schooner j. p
Robinson is In Upper Machodoc creek load
ing cargo Of wood and grain for this
market.
The tug Capt. Toby Capt Frank Kintz.
left port last night to take the barge
Wicomico out of Aqua creek to Glymont
to complete the loading Of a cargo Of rail-
way ties for New York. From Glymont
the tug will go to Nanjamoy creek for the
barge Totusky. which is. to be taken to
Carpenters landing to complete loading
ties for the Philadelphia market.
The tug Camilla, which was out of
service at this city several days last
week undergoing painting and overhaul
ing. has completed repairs and Is again in
service. aA
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.'preps'' VS.. Navy third. at Annapolis, Nd; dis
tance. two miles.
May 1s-YaIe interclass regatta. Yale freshmen
VS.. Columbia freshmen and Yale second freshmen
lance. one and onehaf miles.
May 1S-Syracuse interclass regatta at Syracuse
May Potomac Regatta Association races, at
Washington. d. c.
May 25-Fifth annual regatta American Rowing
Association the Schuylkill, Philadelphia. Cor
nell. Harvard, Pennsylvania Georgetown, Column
ba and Syracuse junior varsity Fights; distance
one and half miles.
May 30-Harem River Rowing Association, on
the Hudson. at New York.
May 30-Syracuse- Wisconsin varsity Fights, at
Madison, Wis: distance two miles.
Cayuga, at Ithaca, n. Y; distance. two miles
June Navy first Ariel seniors Of Baltimore
and Navy third VS.. Ariel juniors on the Severn, at
Annapolis, Md; distance. two miles.
June l3.Schuylkill Navy regatta. on the Schuyl-
June 26-Intercollegate regatta. on the Hudson
at Poughkeepse, n. Y. Pennsylvania Cornell
Columbia, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Georgetown in
Cornell. Columbia. Syracuse and wisconsin in var
sity freshmen Fights; distance. two miles. Same
race In varsity fours; distance. two miles.
June 2I-fale- Harvard races, on the Thames, at
New London, Conn. Varsity four-mile race in
Fights; varsity freshmen Fights and tours and
varsity fOurs in two mile graduate fours in
mile and One-half
July 4-People's regatta. on the Schuylkill. at
Philadelphia.
July New England Amateur Rowing Associa-
tion on the Charles at Boston.
August o and 10-National Rowing Associa ton
regatta on the Schuylkill. at Philadelphia
August IA to IL, Observation-Disclosures regatta,
at jamestown exposition.
September New England Amateur Rowing
fatiOn, on the Charles, at Boston. Middle
states Regatta Association. place undetermined
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Boston Americans Shut Out Reds.
ROCHESTER GETS
NATIONAL TOURNEY

ATLANTIC CITY, April 1.-At yester-
days meeting of the National Bowling AS
ISOLATION, Rochester, n. Y, was selected
as the place for holding the convention in
1905
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Frank NJ. Clute, New York. vice
president John Sloss, Buffalo; second vice
president, W. w. Bennington, Buffalo;
treasurer, E. E. DUNCAN. Philadelphia; Sec
rotary, P. c. Pulver, Newark, N. ].
The board of directors adopted the rules
submitted last year for the government Of
the present tournament.
A committee was appointed for the pur-
pose of revising the constitution.
John G. Floss of Buffalo was elected first
vice president. and James Pennington of
Wilmington, second vice president.
Changes in playing rules were made as
follows: Three substitutes may be used on
a five-man team. Such substitutes must
be drawn from list of club members
which shall have been filed with the secre-
tary of the tourney at the time of the
entry Of the team. Such substitutes may
be named as late as three hours before the
time set for the teams appearance in the
tourney.
Another change was: Entries for all
events must close not later than fifteen
days before starting of tourney, and printed
schedules must be in the hands of the par
Elephants one week prior to start.
Time set for close shall be time Of re-
ceipt of entries. If entry Is mailed in time,
but delayed in transit. it will be accepted
]. H. Haager of Louisville. a delegate
from the American bowling congress, ad-
dressed the convention regarding the APP
pointment OF a committee to meet similar
committees from the American bowling,
congress, Canadian congress and western
congress. who will act arbitration COM
mttee. He does not want a conflict and
wants annual dates of Journeys arranged
so that teams can compete in all II they
want. Clubs will name committee.
The following ten additional members of
the board of governors was chosen: John
Grady OF Paterson, William Cordes of
Brooklyn. William Kirk OF Wilmington,
Harry Mills of Philadelphia, Stevens of
New Brunswick. Lee Johns of Newark
William T.. Ford of New Haven, C. b.
Bradley of Baltimore, J. E. Hardenburg of
New York. Ginger of New York.