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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
DoDGED THE BULLETS.
lneidsMt Of the Italian Revolution Of
1648 In erescia.

ineids~t Of the Italian Revolution Of
1s48 In ereseia.
The Count de Hubner tells in his
memoirs thrilling story of an ad-
venture In the italian city of Brescia
during the days Of the revolution Of
1S42 When the trouble began in the
streets he escontrived to gettinto house,
taking with him two or three other
persons. including the wife of minor
Official who had intrusted the lady for
awhile to the counts care, but who
was to have certain news of her as
soon as possible.
The firing grew heavier, and the reb-
els soon had possession of almost ev-
cry house in the street.
On the 10th Of March Count de Hub
ner decided that he must do something
toward bettering his position in case
Of an assault. and he forced his only
remaining servant to make a dash
across the street to the palace where
the Austrian general, Rath. was quar-
tered. two blocks away and on the
other side. The man was merely to
let the general know that De Hubner
himself was coming and to ask that
the gates be held ready for him.
Myself. prudence and my honor had
long and heated argument" says
Count de Hubner. FINALLY pulled
myself together. had to let Prince
Metternich know about myself. to make
a last report and to keep my word
about poor Nine NJ. I undid the door.
drew a long breath and plunged down
the street.
"The bullets few all around me, spat-
tering in leaden showers from the
stone pavement As arrived at tho
gates Of the palace they swung inward.
and in second was inside, unscath-
ed. But only half my Journey was
done. had still to 60 back again.
"A letter-my last report-was soon
completed for Metternich and my mes
sage to the husband Of Nine NJ. was
given. I had to return.
again the gates were opened and
bounded forth. A veritable fusillade
followed. From every window and
housetop came the spurts Of white
smoke. and l tried to dodge forty bull
lets at once. In minute had reach
ed my own door, and as did so
turned to look back.
another man left the palace gates
at full speed, but before he had half
crossed the street puff of smoke shot
out of window and he fell fiat and
was instantly lying like log across
the gutter. The fire stopped at once
what use would even an Italian see In
shooting dead man?
"But on the second that all became
quiet to my great astonishment saw
this dead man rise to his legs like a
cat and dash across the street into the
half open door waiting for him. The
sharpshooters were taken by surprise
and he escaped"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
SHOWING THE oMNIPoTENT BADGE OF THE
FOOD TRUST.

SHOWING THE OMNIPOTENT BADGE OF THE
FOOD TRUST.
man who occupied the seat ahead lay
something Of the mystery had set out
to solve When he alighted at Colts
vile, therefore, l followed suit, saying
to myself that this and not the ordina-
ry criminal type of man would be the
one most liable to concern itself in a
rebellion against the authority of the
great amalgamated food trust.
He went to Bald Mountain inn, and
l, like Ruth. the Moa bitess, in her pur-
suit of Boaz, followed. At Bald Moun-
tain inn he ordered room: SO did l.
Later consulted the landlord, show
ing the omnipotent badge of the food
trust. before which he bowed servile to
the core, while l smiled grimly at the
fellows look of mortal fear. When in
terrogated. he said that the man, who
had registered himself as j. S. Rock
shaw, had insisted upon a well cur
tained room This confirmed my suspi
cions of mysterious concealment, fully
arousing every detective instinct in my
body.
During the next three days l worked
as hard as newspaper man. j. s..
Rookshaw. learned, kept high society
hours, being heard moving about in his
room when decent folk were trying to
catch the fast express to the land Of
Nod. By day he slept, only once in
those seventy-two hours going out for
exercise. At that time his face had an
expression betokening both exhaustion
and anxiety. He kept an assortment
of birds. which he paid the will ge
boys to bring him occasionally. out
which he soon released, buying more
as opportunity afforded. Occupying the
room adjoining his, my only regret
was that there was no transom be-
tween us Evidently J. S. Rookshaw
was too sharp bird to be trapped In
such fashion
Each night | was disturbed by a
sound reminding me Of the saving of
boards. At last l confronted my man
in the hallway, asking him bluntly
why he made such noise when other
folks We're trying to sleep. He turned
red in his apoplectic face. apologized
and said he was troubled with insom-
MIA. Although insomnia did not ac-
count for the saving sound. | conclud-
ed he would, If questioned. ascribe
that to the asthma.
Both the landlord and we're much
perplexed BIZ the mans purchase OF
birds, but the youth Of Coitsyilie
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
The New Judges Notes.

Chief Justice Falconhridge Of Onta-
rio, Mr.. Justice Brtton and MIR JUS
tice Riddell, newly appointed judge,
were sitting together us a court in To-
ronto. According to some legalists who
were present, the presentation Of argu
ment on behalf of one of the clients
was rather prolix and not very much
to the point, to put it mildly. Mr.. JUS
tice Rddell, who, by the way, was not
to the same extent Injured against the
tediousness of the proceedings as were
his colleagues, was observed to pass
one of them slip of paper, on which
presumably were written some notes
on the case. Immediately the NOTES"
were read, however, by his colleagues
there was subdued suggestion OF
mirth apparent on their part. 1t turn
ed out that the notes read after this
fashion:
THE NOTES"
with apologies to Mr.. Rudyard Kiplins)
100 is it makes that blOomin noiSe?'
Asked Files-on-Paradc.
Its counseTs openin' argument"
The color sergeant said.
100 as to ear the bally stuff?''
Asked Fies-on-Parade
''The chief and his two hired men,"
The color sergeant said.
For he doesn't know his law. he mis-
represents the facts;
His logic is so rotten you can see through
all the cracks,
And he's pretty sure to get it where the
chicken got the ak,
When the court delivers Judgment in the
morning."
Cleveland Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
Rohemia,s Rocky Maze.

The Rocky maze of Prachov. near
Jacin. In northern Bohemia. is veri-
table natural curiosity It has been
well described as gigantic "freak In
stone" To enter the labyrinth with
out guide is a perilous proceeding.
for an unwary adventurer would prob
ably speedily be lost in the tortuous
windings Of the maze, where the paths
are 50 narrow and crooked and the
cliffs on the side so high that the ex-
plorer soon loses all idea of locality.
In days Of fiery persecution the Mora.
Wan and Bohemian brethren's secret
prayer meetings used to be held here,
just as the early Christians assembled
to worship in the catacombs The
cliffs are honeycombed with cells. and
at the far end of the maze is rock
castle. where in the old days robber
baron lived and took toll Of all way
farers. The shape Of some of the
rocks Is very curious. There are. for
instance. the bishop and inter-" the
Madonna and the child and many
others.-London Scraps.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19

less lunatic who could hardly escape
me if he tried, resolved to humor his
whim. A walk of couple Of minutes
sufficed to bring me to a point below
]. S. Rookshaw and his bulk of two
hundred and some odd pounds.
There strange sight met my eyes.
The man had arrayed himself in the
queerest costume l have ever beheld.
The headpiece was kin to the topknot
of bluejay, the tail was like that of
a sparrow, and the wings were as
those of hawk, many times enlarged.
1T is evident to me that have solv-
ed the problem of personal aerial navi-
CATION" he explained foridly, chuc-
king and tapping his wings two or
three times.
The movement was so indescribably
comical and the outcome Of my ad-
venture SO utterly unexpected that I
was overcome by laughter which my
chagrin was not sufficiently powerful
to check
Don't laugh at mer' begged the fat
J. S. Rookshaw, looking hurt could
see that the man was very sensitive,
yet I couldn't for the life of ME con-
troll that laugh, which. like murder,
would out
The eyes of ]. S. Rookshaw lit with
heroic determination. Again the mon
strous wings tapped comically and
slowly, the sparrow's tail gave a little
twitch, the bluejay's topknot coquet-
tish duck, and my friend, in all the
majesty of his accumulated flesh.
"clOye the air'-to my feet!
There was cracking sound as the
woodwork and feathers of the spar
rows tail We're crushed beneath him,
but the humor Of it was half lost on
me as I caught the pathos Of Rock
shaw's half subdued sob of disappoint-
ment.
"The tail broke before you FELL" de-
clared, seeking to alleviate his evident
mental suffering as soon as l saw that
no bones were broken.
''Do you think so?" he asked hope
fully.
Il certainly do," l replied firmly.
Next time. though. I'd advise you to
get younger and a lighter man to
make the first experiment. In case
something goes wrong the world will
then be in no danger of losing one Of
it's greatest inventors
j. S. Rookshaw took the compliment
seriously and looked 80 per cent
pleased.
"An eight foot fall is," he admitted,
rubbing himself rather ruefully, more
than / care to take again."
On the strength Of my adventure I
reported that the rebellion in Massa-
chusetts was hoax In this instance
at least the trust was shown to have
been without mistrust, for the story OF
the uprising turned out to be the In.
vention Of clever newspaper man
who had thus set oil official Washing.
ton by the ears.
AS the result of an invitation to visit
Rookshaw at his city home I met his
charming daughter Viola. Rookshaw
is now my father-in-law, and | have
made several descents from the Devils
leap in the interests of science. Rook
shaw is still hoping that the next at
tempt will turn out to be an ascension
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
Willing Hands.

There is good story going the
rounds in Pittsburg Of a young man.
formerly a stockbroker, who dropped
many thousands in speculation during
the early spring.
One night shortly after going to bed
the Pittsburger was awakened by
strange signs. At first motion to
jump up he was greeted by a hoarse
voice. IF you stir, you're a dead
mani! it said. I'm looking for mon-
eyw
In that case" pleasantly answered
the erstwhile Spectator, Kindly allow
me to arise and strike light. shall
deem 1t favor to be permitted to as
sist IN the search. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19

UN the year 1909 rumors of an in
u cipient rebellion in the Bay State
III reached the ears of the alert
agents Of the newly installed food
trust government ut Washington,
whose rise to a complete assumption
of the reins of power men could clear.
ly foresee even in the beginning of the
century. The affair threatened to come
Off on no less a scale than that of the
bloodless whisky insurrection, the To-
cal outbreak occurring in opposition to
the excise law passed by the congress
of the United States in March, 1901,
and against which President Washing.
ton was forced to call out an army of
$4,000 militia. Deciding that the ar
rest of few of the ostensible ring
leaders would put sudden end to the
Massachusetts affair, secret service
man was assigned to duty in each
county with instructions to find out
the local heads of the impending up
rising
My order was brief and to the point.
1t read:
William Crummett:
Uprising against food trust threatened
in Massachusetts. Proceed to Pittsfie1d,
establish headquarters and report as soon
as possible Berkshire county end.
LESLIE KERMIT, Chief.
1t was in the month of July there
fore regarded the order as special
stroke of good fortune; also had been
planning vacation in the heart of the
Berkshire hills. This business which
in truth regarded as far from serious.
| could easily combine with pleasure.
thus sugar coating my pill of a duty
irksome only because 1t was i'll named
Instead of obeying orders to the let
ter, was supposed to use my discre-
ton. Consequently l passed through
Pittsfield and the junction beyond, get
ting off the train at Coltsville. 1t was
a notion of mine that beneath the ro-
tundity and satisfaction of the gentle
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19

premeditated precipitating me from
the top? I smiled at the idea Of my
fat and already putting companion
planning personal conflict with
young man Of my own muscular
strength. He carried bundles which
indicated that he was on a fishing ex-
pedition, but there was no pond, lake
or stream near the Devils leap.
At the verge of the cliff he stopped.
Taking no notice of me, he began to
undo his bundle, but suddenly paused.
MAY l ask you," he said, seemingly
aware of my presence for the frst
tfme-"may l ask you as personal
favor to so to the foot of this cliff an
there await me? l am sorry to have
led you up here and must plead pre-
occupation Of mind. OF course If you
do not feel like granting me the favor
l cannot prevent your remaining"
For a second only hesitated; then,
convinced that the man was harm
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
A Red Headed Match.

While in tobacconist's shop gen.
tleman asked girl behind the counter,
Who happened to have red hair. If she
would oblige him with match.
with pleasure. II you will have a
ted headed one" she promptly replied.
with suggestive. demure smile that
aroused his interest.
Further conversation proved her to
he 4 person worthy Of regard, and
Eventually the red headed match wax
landed r.-Lond0n Punch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
Ideal Justice.

Sammy" said a Germantown moth
er recently to her youngest born, when
you divided those seven pieces Of can
dy with your brother did you give him
four!"
mo, ma'am," replied Sammy. 81
knew they wouldn't come out even. so
ate one before began to divide
Harper's Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
n
Berkshire
Rebel.
By FRANK H. MELOON.
Copyright. 1907. by Frank H. Meloon.
By FRANK H. MELOON.

Copyright. 1907. by Frank II. Meloon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
Plavino and I;stenino.

Muggins = You mustn't mind my
daughters mistakes. You know she
plays entirely by ear. Buggins- I'm
fortunately that is also the way
listen.-p Record.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
The Poor Villains.

''Don't your heart ache fer the pore
hero an heroine. Hiram!''
"Oh. dunno, Marthy. They allus
come out right an sass. in the end.
Sometimes can't help feelin' sorten'
sorry fer the villain an, the villainess."
louisville Courier-Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19

N n the year 1909 rumors of an in
E cipient rebellion in the Bay State
~ reached the ears of the alert
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19
His Interiors.

mo-" said Kadley. 81 never associate
with my interiors. Do you?"
Really, can't say" replied Miss
Cutting Il don't think ever met any
OF your Interiors;
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-12-19

To forgive i fault In another is more
sublime than to be faultless oneself.
George Sand.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-11-20
Las YiCtimaS del feninisno|

Un desgraciado, esposo MEM
bro del Parlamento finlandes, ha
intentado suicidarse en- Helsin-
fors.
Al preguntasele las razones de
ese acto desesperado, contesto
que su mujer estaba tan ocupa-
da con la polftica que no tenia
va tempo para atender a su ca
sa y a sus hijos.
Aunque ella CANA 375 frances
por mes, como miembro del
Parlamento, no dedica mas que
sesenta centimos diario a la ali
mentacion de sus hijos. y de su
marido, quien actualmente Sc
halla sin trabajo.
Y los medicos contaron que
este estaba reducido a una del
gadez espantosa, pues, adnega-
do como una madre, no habfa
querido tocar la parte va insult
ciente de sus hijos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-11-20

Esta a la carga en- Barcelona para
sallr Ell % del corriente mes por ell
Mediterraneo y Canarias, con desti-
no a este puerto siguiendo directo
a Santiago de Cuba, Habana, Matan
zas y New Orleans.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-11-20

Salio de Barcelona Ell 7 del corrien
te por Ell Mediterraneo y Canarias,
para este puerto, Mayaguez, Ponce,
ntiago de Cuba, Habana, Cienfue-
gos y New Orleans.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
STRIKE CASE
NEXT MONDAY
South AmhOy Terra Gotta Com
panys Adjourned Hearing
in Jersey City.
INJUNCTlON AGAINST THE MEN.

The hearing in the suit for injunc-
ton of the South Amboy Terra Gotta
Company against twenty-three form
er Workmen was not heard yesterday,
as had been planned The case was
adjourned for the second time now
until Monday, October Z, at which
time it is scheduled to be heard at
Jersey City.
The case was first to have been
heard on September 20, before Chan
cellor William J. Magic. On that
date it was adjourned for ten days
and yesterday the second adjourn
ment took place.
The suit is for a permanent in
junction against the strikers named
in the petition, restraining them or
their agents or employees, from loiter-
ing or doing picket duty on the
streets of South Amboy, about the
railroad station or in the vicinity of
the South Amboy Terra Gotta works
Attorney Alexander p. Maxwell, of
Newark, represents the strikers
Herman & Steelman, of Jersey City,
are the counsel for the company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
BRACA SOCIETY
HELD ELECTION

Braga Singing Society held its
semi-annual meeting last night in
Braga hall at which reports from a
number of committees were heard
and the regular election of officers
took place. 1t was decided to send
an invitation to the Denmark Sing
ing Society of Lansingburg n. Y, to
visit here next Labor day. Each So
ciety has visited the other twice
The following officers were elected
last night: President, Hans Nielsen,
for a year; financial secretary, Hans
treasurer, Theodore
accountants Peter Kaas
and ]. L. Anderson. Holger Peter
son Marinus Peterson and Jacob Pet
erson, We're elected as officers and
their positions will be given them at
the next meeting. Minard Olsen and
Samuel Fugle were appointed as al
ternates. Fred Christensen will re-
main as corresponding secretary, his
term not having expired yet. The Of
ficers will be installed Friday, Oc-
tober 4.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
WEEK AT
AMBOY THEATRE

The Amboy theatres fifth week
was ushered in last night with a
large house and splendid bill. The
lighting arrangements and wiring
have been improved and the perfor-
nance was carried out with never a
hitch.
One feature Of this weeks -. is
an act by twelve colored singers. dan
GERS and comedians, six of each sex,
who are adopts in that line, and they
won hearty applause and laughter.
Garry Owen. a clever child actor,
and company appear in laughable
sketch.
Jack Lyle, a Happy HOoligan COM
edian, kept the audience in merri-
ment. Keegan and Mack in charac-
ter songs win many plaudits. Gay
lor and Graft in a sketch and Wilson
and Rich, black face comedians, We're
other performers who received much
applause.
Two excellent series of moving
pictures rounded out the program.
AS an added attraction for next
week, Prof. Vlisko, a talented singer.
who is shortly to sail abroad, will
appear.
A benefit for the hospital will be
given Wednesday October 8, the Lad
les Auxiliary being in charge.
a gold watch is to be awarded to
one among the ladies who attend dur
ing the present week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
CHANGE PHONE
SYSTEM HERE.
After a Few Weeks II Will Not Be
Necessary 10 Ring a Bell
TO Call Central.
COMMENCE CHANGE OCT. IL.

The New York & New Jersey Tele-
phone Company is preparing for the
opening OF the new headquarters in
Smith street, just west of Madison
avenue Before the change is made
from the old to the new office, all
phones, both private and otherwise,
will be changed, so that to get CEN
tral, it will be necessary merely to
lift the receiver. The system will be
similar to that used in New York and
other large cities.
Two wiremen from the company's
headquarters at Newark are in this
city inspecting the wiring of phones,
preparatory to installing the new
ones, which will be commenced Octo-
Der IL. In that date about twenty
men will be in this city, and the
phones will be changed at the rate
of about fifteen a day. AS fast as
the new Instruments are being in
stalled, they viii be connected with
the new headquarters in Smith street.
The work on the party phones will
be commenced first and will be fol-
lowed by installing new private in
struments. AS there are upwards OF
900 phones in this city, it will re-
quire several weeks to make the
change.
"A large force of men is at work in
the new station and the work at that
place is being rushed. 1t Will be
opened in about month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
HANDKERCHIEF FACTORY

H Rosenthal & Company are about
to install a $50 horsepower engine
in their handkerchief factory in New
Brunswick avenue. A new dynamo
and generator are also contemplated
The company intends to furnish its
own electrical power for lights and
machinery. At the present time the
machines are run by steam power and
the ironing is mostly done by hand.
When the new boiler and electrical
power plant are installed, the iron
ing will be done, by electricity.
Henderson Brothers have the con-
tract for erecting an engine bed and
a new addition is planned. In the
course of six months the management
states about 400 hands will be en-
ployed at the factory. Fire drills
are held a number of times a week,
and it is claimed that the building
can be cleared in minute and a half
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-10-01
TYPHOID ON
THE DECREASE
Only Seven Cases During Sep.
tember, as Against Twenty
five in August.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR FITHIAN.

The Board of Health will hold
monthly meeting in the council cham
ber at City hall tonight and Inspector
G. W. Fithian will report that the
source of origin of the typhoid fever
cases, which are so plentiful in Cort-
landt street. has been found, and no
new cases have developed. Two wells
on that street which were ordered
closed by the State Board of Health,
have been filed in.
The following is a comparison of
the contagion in this city, with that
of last month, according to a report
to be submitted to the board tonight:
During August, seven cases of diph-
liberia were reported during Septem-
ber eight cases were reported; during
August and September the number
of cases of scarlet fever ranged the
same, each being two: in August,
twenty-five cases of typhoid fever
were reported, in September but sew
en- cases were heard of. This shows
Ia favorable decrease in the typhoid
fever cases.