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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17
Wednesdays Session.

mlu1QS DC OHcF6O 10 COuGcStdlIIS Oh GU. |
ton, corn and cane as last year, that each
contestant be required to register his
name with the member of the Police
Jury from his respective ward not later
than April /, 1907, and that before he
will be paid the premium he will be re-
quired to furnish the Police Jury with
detailed statement showing the date the
seed were planted, the kind of furtilizer
and how much of same was used and the
mode of cultivation.
Upon report of Mr.. Hoffpauir, the fol-
lowing premiums were awarded on best
half acre of cane:
w. A. Bounds, first premium, 1882
pounds, Sis.
J. J.. Mckinney, second pre- mium,
1884 pounds, $40.
Upon the report of Messrs. Hoffpauir
and Mays, the following premiums on
the best acre of cotton and best acre of
corn were awarded:
N. w. Stewart, best acre of corn GO
pounds to bushel) 562s bushels, SIS.
G.. T. Mays, second best acre of corn,
48 81 bushels, $40.
w. A. Zeigler, 40 Al bushels.
G. T. Mays, best acre of cotton, 2214
pounds, SIS.
S. C. Adger, second best acre Of cot
ton, 2158 pounds, $40.
j. A. Lowe, 2t1O pounds.
j. w. Snider, 1868 pounds.
Giles Kennedy, liza pounds.
On motion and second, Messrs. San
didge and McDade were appointed a
committee to have necessary repairs
made on the Kansas bridge, across Red
Chute.
Messrs. McDade, Logan and Sandidge
were named as committee to investi-
gate the opening of the road from
Mack's Bayou plantation on the river
front running in an easterly direction to
the Trilby place, and the building Of a
bridge across Cross Bayou.
On Motion and second, the account of
T. J. Tidwell, for $40 for money paid to
j. A. Bumgardner for work on Cypress
Bayou bridge, was allowed and war
rant ordered drawn for same.
The following accounts were allowed
by the Auditing Committee and war
rants ordered drawn for same:
Richard Sims, reward--conviction of
Shed Smith--S50.
w. H. Scanland, three bridge settle
ments, $3.50.
j. A. Bumgardner, work on Black
Bayou bridge, 81.
| Foster C Glassell Co., pay roll, $40.
A. F. McDade G Co., removing drift
at Goat Hill bridge, S..
w. E. McDade, lumber and hauling,
S48.
Dick Broom, work on bridges, 50.
/ J. P. CresWell, road account, $178.55.
J. N. Sandlin, $55.
b. A. Kelly, three months telephone
1 rent and account, S36. 10.
William Broom, repairs on road ma
ckine, 1925.
Florsheim Bros, blankets, $3.50.
Midland Chemical Co., $3.50.
Dorsey Printing Co., stationery, Sis.
B. F. Avery & Sons, $t.07.
r. B. Hill, express charges on ballot
boxes, 1898.
S. S. Strayhan, inspecting roads and
bridges and visiting road camp, $3.50.
Benton Mercantile Co., S5.72.
l.. L. Landlord, $500.
1 The Auditing Committee, after audit
ing the accounts of the following named
members, found as follows:
i ST. Strayhan, due the parish $40. Is
I j. C. Logan, the parish is due hin
S28.65.
4 w. M. Burch, the parish is due hin
s $8.45.
Il The following quarter salaries wert
allowed and warrants ordered drawn fol
same:
i J. F. Edwards, Sheriff, $tO62. so.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17

Whereupon, the Police Jury adjourn
ed until the next regular meeting.
JIG. LOGAN, President.
r. B. HILL, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-01-17

LESS pei ce1IG On dUUve ANTIQUITIES, o1-
cept scrip. Respectfully,
]. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
The account of w. H. Scanland, Par
ish Treasurer, with vouchers, was ex-
amined and checked. It follows:
w. H. Scanland, Parish Treasurer,
In account with
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Grand Scene

Tuesday evening during the
sleet and rain IN unusual
phenomenon was noticeable.
Alta glance one would have
thought the aurora borealis
north light) visible but II
careful look showed that every
exposed. light threw II stream
er Of light upward resembling
u rainbow. To u person SUR
rounded by street lights these
lights ascended on all sides
aud met overhead, forming a
nost imposing dome. The
scene will not soon be forgot
ten by those who witnessed
H.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Gone To Texas

Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Thomas,
MIR. and Mrs. X. B. Taylor,
Mrs. Fannie Clark aud "a num-
ber Of home-seekers from
this vicinity left Tuesday for
Corpus Christi. Texas. J. l..
Woodbridge. Mrs. Woods and
daughter, Miss Fannie, left
the same day for I'll Paso,
Texas, and Mrs. j. j. Helfner
and Mrs. Swisher left for
Canyon City, Texas. Mrs.
llcifner. will join her hus.
band ut Canyon City for II
trip through New Mexico.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the ,eat al the dis
ease. Catarrh II blood 'r cun-titu.
tlonal disease. aud Ia order Ia euro
II you must take Internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh cure,s taken Internally
and acts directly On the blood aud
muscous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not Quack medicine. IL was
prescribed by one Of the hest physl-
clans iu this country for years aud is
u regular prescription. IL IL com.
posed Of best tonlcs known, combin.d
with the best blood puriiiers, antlng
directly ON the muscous surfsces. Tho
perfect combination oi the two lu-
gradients Is what produces such won.
deriul results 10 curing Catarrh. Send
for testiuiC nials free
Il. J. CHENEY a Co, Props,
Toledo, ..
Sold by all druggists, price 15c.
Take ilall's Family Pills for eonsil
patton.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Big Failure.

One of the most surprising
failures for some time was
that of the hardware mer.
Chant, John W. Ballew, las,
Saturday. Mr.. Ballew was
supposed TO be one of the
wealthy men of Marshall.
About two weeks ago the
creditors fled papers against
Mr.. Ballew in the Federal
court at Kansas City but il
was hoped that he would yet
ilnd some way out Of the diff
ticulty. His liabilities and
assets are not made public
yet. lie came TO Marshall
about three years ago aud
poor business and heavy ex.
pense is probably, the cause.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKES
Kingston, Jamaica, is almost
Destroyed.

Kingston, Jamaica, was
visited by n destructive earth.
quake Tuesday afternoon in
which about 1000 were killed
and many injured. Fire broke
out in the business district
and added 10 the great dam
age done. jamaica is I'M
island just south of Cuba aud
is about 1000 miles north
west Of Martinique where MI.
Pelee did such terrible dam
age several years ags. Tne
government has ordered "a war
vessel To proceed to Kingston
w assist ,ind report the ex-
tent of damage.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
A Good Answer

AT n teachers meeting in
this city Friday night the
subject Creation" was being
studied when the pastor asked
one of the young lady teachers
present, what spiritual pro.
vision was made for MANI"
She promptly answered, "Well
woman was made for man."
There was "A burst Of laugh
ter and IA bachelor minister
Remarked that theee was much
Truth in this statement and
tnat but for the women we
wouldn't have much religion.
He was answered That he
certainly couldn't have much
religion since he had no wife.
Another remarked that as he
did not avail himself of this
spiritual provision he was not
doing his full religious duty.
These convincing arguments
will no doubt cause some deep
thinking and probably some
ceremonies!
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Long Live The Kingl

Il The popular cry throughout Europ'
.esu countries; while 10 Americs, the
cry Of the present day IL ''Long live
DR.. King's New Discovery, King Of
Throat and Lung Remedies! ofwhich
Mrs. julia Hy der Paine, Truro, " ass.
save: II never fsllsto give immediate
relief and 70 quickly cure . cough or
cold.n Mrs. PsIns's opinion ~
shared by . majority OF the inhabi'
,spts OF this country. New Discover,
cures weak lungs aud sore thrcat'
sfssr al other remedies hsye failed
ana for coug .aud cglds W. the onlI
sure cure. GusrrHptssd by +. y
Vpsn6llu druggist. tuc and eL'W
n I1inl bottie lrsH, B .
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
The Guests Came Not
n. r. Rristow T,a.da,, |;

II. B. Bristow Tuesday in
vited his brothers-in-law,
Farmer Manley, Frank Jdintz
and Nat Duncan, to a. big
birthday dinner. The fatteJ
calf (or turkey was slain ar d
all was prepared and III,
beautiful home was very ~
tractiye. But owing Y th,
bad weather, the gucy ~ al,
not appear. We 81 ~ MI
Bristow shortly afy ,er noo
Tuesday and he w Y stjll i
good health, althe .urh ~
generally said w ! ITO ~.
W = = z
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Saline County Creamery

The stockholders held II
meeting at the creamery
Monday at which there was a
good attendance. The fol-
lowing directors were elected
for the ensuing year: G. W.
Downs, j. H.. DeGarmO, Har'
nv Ordway, John Jones, J. H.
Crockett. A 10 per cent div
idend was declared.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Ask Your Druggist for
FREE PERUNA ALMANAC
for 1907.

sure they would arouse tlrm-
selves Ia the occasion. H. is
impossible Ia estimate the
lasting aud uplifting influences
of "a good library.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Wednesday closes the reg
ular school work Of the hrst
term aud the rest Of this
month will bc given over Ia
the mid term examination
and review. Quite u large
number Of the students have
made the stipulated class
grade average Of W per cent
for the first five months and
are consequently excused
from all examinations. Those
excused from all examinations
are, seniors: Susan Barnum,
Mittie HUFF, Froncie Gill;
Juniors: Mamie Humans; I;
Sophomorcs: Teresa Chappell,
Richard Horne, Lillian Scott;
Freshman: Mildred Taylor.
IL will be remembered that Il
year ago only three of our
students qualified for this
honor. Those excused from
examinations in three out Of
four studies are: Mildred Me-
Bride, Margaret Fisher, Cecil
Francisco, Bessie Wharton,
Grace Rodgers, Robert l..
Campbell.
We are glad TO see Harry
Terrell back in school after
u recent illness.
Miss Lavylette Maddox is
back after II prolonged alb
sence. Miss Froncie Gill,
however, is still confined /,
her home on account of sick
ness. But considering al
things the attendance is re
markably good.
The Euepian Literary So
clety is preparing a very in
teresting program for it'
next meeting; it consists of ;
Mock Trial, which will b,
very amusing aud out of th,
usual ordinary line of pro
grams.
| Now is the time for Mar
shall TO put forth her bes
efforts to secure what is q
vital Importance to her in
tellectual lifc-a Library 70
we shall soon have u suitabl
building,ous New High Schoe
} in which TO place u librar
where it will be CAREFUL
managed aud will be benefic.
both TO the students and th
citizens. IL some of ou
public-spirited men full
realized that they cannot do
nobler work than avail then
: selves Of thisopportuni:y,
provide our little city wi,
such = long felt need, we fe'
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Fire at Blue Lick

Henry Hayes residence at
Blue Lick caught fire satur-
day afterr,oon from IL defect
i've nue, '3ut by hard work on
the par. Of Mr.. Hayes and
Mrs. J.. II. Stolsworth and
children, with buckets the fire
was ovo rcome.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Too Full For Utterance

Early Monday morning we
met Nj. /. Barron of north OF
town, and IL was easy to be
seen that he was laboring un-
der suppressed excitement.
He didn't say anything-he
was too full for utterance.
lie was not "full" according
to the generally accepted
meaning ofthat word, although
IL is hard 10 tell what II man
might do under such circum-
stances. In reply to the
question "has anything hap
pened," he said yes. We got
out our pencil aud paper and
again asked What was its'
Twins" was tire reply-"Its
on me and you can write me
up if you want to-Im ready
for anything coming my way
The twins arrived Sunday
both are. girls, one weighing
eight aud the other sever
pounds. The mother ant
! children are doing nicely,
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18

of good thing" is sometimes
dangerous. We want 10 rc.
mind our friend that the next
time he has n birthday 10 in
vite the preachers and editors
they never fail in appoint
ments OF this kind.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
Notice to Our Readers

Owing to a mis-statement in
this weeks issue we were
compelled to destroy and re-
print most of the Republican
this week and in order not to
be delayed too much we have
reduced the size of the paper
and necessarily omitted some
matter. We will make this
shortage up to our readers
though in the future.
Editor.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
DEATHS
Thomas H. Trigg

A report reached US last
week OF the death of Thos.
Trigg, OF Shackelford, but as
we already had the particu-
lars OF his brothers. death,
which occurred Mt Sedalia the
previous week, we thought it
a mistake. But we find that
Thos. Trigg is also dead, hav-
ing departed from this life
Sunday, Jan.6th. His remains
were laid TO rest at Shackle-
ford. He was a good citizen
and will be greatly missed by
his many friends.
w. f.. Lennon
died at the home OF his father
ID. II. Lennon, near Miami,
last FRIDAY, ageu nearly ~
years. Mr.. Lennon had been
assisting Ballew " Whitman
Lumber Co. in their office up
to the time OF his illness sew
eral months ago. lie was u
good Christian gentleman and
just in all his acts. He Is
survived by his widow and
one daughter, Miss Louise.
His funeral took, place Sunday
at his former home, Miami,
conducted by Rev. d. G. Boil
ton and his remains laid to
rest in the Christian cemetery
there.
Mrs. Dan Carroll
died ct her home east OF Mar
shall Monday at 8 p. m,, ot
ppepmonia, aged about 4o
wears, Her remains were
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18

A. Parks, the hustling rep
resenti,tive Of tlIc Baker Med
iciue CO., was forced h, c,,lne
in from New Franlst.,rL on a..-
cs.lnt VI the weather Wednes.
day.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18

laid to rest in Ridge Park
cemetery Yesterday. She
leaves u husband and two
children.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18

G. X. Scott expects to 60
10 Frederick, Oklahoma, Sum
day TO remain till spring, con-
tracting.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-18
w. B. Ballew

children.
w. B. Ballew
father Of John w. Ballew and
Mrs. o. S. Russell, of this
city, died at his home in
Princeton, Mo-, this week Mt
an advanced age. He had
been critically i'll as the result
OF paralytic stroke for sew
eral months and the end was
not unexpected.
Sylvester Williams
COL, son OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Jack
Williams, died at the home of
his parents near the G. & A.
depot Friday, OF diabetes, aged
IA years. His funeral occur
red at the North Street M. Il.
Church Sunday at 4 p. M,
conducted by Rev. Reed af,
ter which his remains were
laid to rest in Fairview cerne.
terry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
mepts to the San Francisco charter, not
included in the present charter.
WOULD HAVE LEGIsEATURE
ASK ROOSEVELT TO RUN
Isy Associated Press.

Ry Associated Press
SACRAMENTO. Nov. 22.-Assemblyman
Guy W. Smith of Santa Clara county to-
day introduced a resolution asking Presi-
dent Roosevelt to reconsider his decision
not to become a candidate for reelection.
The resolution was ordered printed in the
A ssembly Journal and will come up for
discussion tomorrow. The resolution fol-
lows:
Whereas, This nation has enjoyed an
unprecedented era of prosperity, and
Whereas. We believe the confidence
reposed in our worthy president has in q
large measure been responsible for this
prosperity, and
Whereas, We believe the announce
ment by President Roosevelt that he is
candidate for reelection would be the
means of bringing order out of the pres
ent unsettled conditions, be it therefore
Resolved, That the thirty-seventh ses-
zion of the assembly of the California
state legislature, assembled in extraor-
binary session, request President Roose-
welt to reconsider his decision and he
come candidate for reelection. and that
"a copy of these resolutions be forwarded
to the president
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
WANTS BETTER PAY
FOR POOR LACKIES
Resolution Ruled Out by President as
Not Admissible Will Be Brought
Up Again at Mondays
Session

Councilman Healy made a determined
effort yesterday to induce the Los An
geles city council to so on record as
asking our representatives in congress
to vote higher pay to sailors and soldiers
Councilman Healy visited the four
cruisers day or two ago and found the
tars were getting as little as SIG month
and promised to use his humble influence
in getting public sentiment started right
The first snag the Eighth ward men,
Der struck was Councilman Dromgold OF
the First ward. He failed to see what the
council had to do with national affairs
and what navy pay had to do with Los
Angeles.
why. these men come right up here
when on shore leave and spend their
money here with u.s., said the shrewd
lawmaker. Its a shame to make them
stay in the hold with shells firing at
them
Councilman Dromgold said he failed to
see the relevancy of the resolution and
refused to vote either way.
President Pease ruled that the resolu-
ton in question could not come UP be-
fore the special session. as it was not
specifically mentioned in the CALL and
Healy announced that he would have it
put in the next call and bring it up
again on Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
WELCOME MEMBER
WITH RECEPTION
Progress Club Meets in Honor o.
Homecoming of Louis F. Curtis
and Interesting Program
Is Rendered

The members of the Progress club ten
dered a reception at theii rooms in Cum
mock hall in honor of the home coming OF
Louis f. Curtis, one of their number,
last night.
Mr.. Curtis has become prominent In
eastern literary circles as the author OF
STORY and Song" and is magazine
writer of considerable note. A reception
in the club parlors was preceded by
musical and literary program rendered
by the members of the society.
Mr.. Curtis favored the club with selec-
tons from his latest works including
"Gurth," "Futurity' and Jim Root" All
the selections are we'll known to Los
Angeles readers. having appeared In the
local publications of the author.
Other entertaining numbers were flute
solo, ''Raphaela," by Miss May Ludlow,
and Beethoven's sonata by Miss Lulu
Johns. An Introductory address was CIV
en by M. c. Bettinger.
Refreshments were served in the beau
tiful rooms of the club and the members
passed the remainder of the evening in
social hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
STUDENTS PRESENT
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Occidental College Y. M. C. A. Gives
Third Successful Entertainment for
Benefit of Pacific Grove
Outing Fund

The Occidental college Y. M. c. A. pre-
sented the third entertainment of its
Philharmonic course for the benefit OF
the Pacific Grove outing fund last night
in the Occidental auditorium.
The program consisted of vocal and in
strumental numbers rendered by the
members of the Kellogg-Haines musical
company under the title of "A Singing
Party An interesting feature was the
presentation of costumed selections from
the opera Dolly Warden
The fund benefited is charitable un-
dertaking by the college association for
the purpose of establishing summer
camp for young people at the northern
pleasure grounds The undertaking is
under the management of w. Il. Steven
son, William Highstreet and Clarence
Blee, prominent student workers.
The next and final entertainment for
the same fund will be the presentation
of college Night, minstrel and school
talent production under the management
of Jeffrey Morgan of the sophomore
class.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
CHARGES ARE FILED
AGAINST CITY DETECTIVE

Charges of drunkenness were yesterday
brought against City Detective James j.
Hawley, according to a report which
was circulated around the city hall and
police station last night. No official
notice that such was the case was given
out, but it is understood the officer has
been suspended from the force.
The case will not be brought before the
police commissioners until next Tuesday
Members of the board who were seer
expressed surprise at the charges but
remarked that they were not disposed to
interfere with the discipline of the de-
partment as long as every one got q
square deal.
1t has been understood for some time
at the city hall that Detective Hawley
had certain antagonistic influences work
ing against him, growing out Of an old
grudge; and his friends there are in
clined to believe that his present trouble
is part of conspiracy to undermine his
work as peace guardian.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
WORK OF GRAND JURIES
INCLUDED IN LEGISLATION
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Nov Ex-Governor
Gillett today took a hand in the work
OF the legislature. He summoned a sub
committee from the judiciary committee
of each house to confer with him this
afternoon. -4
The committee met at o'clock and
within half an hour they came to an
agreement on necessary amendments to
the statutes which @ill throw open the
doors of the courts The governor was
particular that the measures be broad
enough to permit grand juries to make
Investigations of crimes and return in
dctments on holidays. He laid great
stress upon the Importance of that.
Previous to the conference with the
governor the senate judiciary committee
had labored all day, Senators Caminetti
Curtin, Miller and Willis as subcom-
mittee finally succeeding in drawing UP
a measure that seemed to overcome all
affections. 1t was this measure which
was finally agreed upon, with some mod
ifications suggested by the subcommittee
from the assembly.
The four bills as agreed upon create
"snecial holidays" empower the governor
days special holidays, and amended Sec
ton 1S5 OF the code of civil procedure tc
1rovde that ION all special holidays the
courts of this state, shall be open for the
transaction of any and all judicial busi-
ness except trial of an action or the rem
dition Of Judgment upon a contract ex-
pressed or implied for the direct payment
of money"
The measures go into effect at midnight
November n.
The two subcommittee also agreed to
the minor change in the tax delinquency
Eli as suggested by the governor and
Controller Nye. enabling county treas
urers to make settlement with the stale
The first week in January for such sums
as they have on hand.
The governor also held a conference
with the San Francisco delegations from
both houses, and then announced that ne
would call supplementary session 10
convene not later than o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, If the work of the present ses-
sion is finished by that time, for the rati-
fcation of the remaining sixteen amend
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
MYSTERY IN DEATH;
COLLEGE BOY HELD
Berkeley Student Seeks to Hush Af-
fair, but Is Arrested-RivaI for
Hand of Girl Found
Dead
Ry Associated Press.

Ey Associated Press.
BERKELEY, Nov. 22.-Although suicide
as the result of unrequited love was
thought to have caused the death of
Frank Bellows, who was found lying dead
in Simwood park, Claremont. July ~ the
police have taken into custody Henry G
KIeinschmidt, young student OF the col
lege of mining in the University of Cali
fornia and are making a thorough invest
igation of the cause of Kleinschmidt's re-
quest, addressed to the coroner after Bel
lows death, that the whole matter oe
hushed' up because 1t involved an inno-
cent girl.
Both men are said to have been atten-
tive to the same young woman, and Bel
lows is known to have called on Klein
schmidt the night before his death.
Kleinschmidt denies that he had any
quarrel with Bellows and insists that
there is no reason for OBTAINING him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-23
HOP GROWERS OF COAST
FORM FOR PROTECTION
Initial Steps Taken Toward ReaIiza-
tion of organization-ControI of
Prices Not an Object,
Say Leaders
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 22.-There is de-
cidcd activity among hop growers in this
vicinity along new line. meeting was
held here today in which is one of the
initial steps to be taken looking to the
formation of what is forecasted a power
ful organization to take in the whole
Pacific coast hop business. at least so far
as growers are concerned.
Much secrecy is maintained as to what
was done, but 1t is known that the prime
object Is to consolidate all hop growing
interests in an organization for mutual
protection and assistance. 1t is denied
that anything looking to consider to con-
troll prices to prevent competition or re-
strict trade is in view.