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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
A Native African Food.

The native food Of the Malunda coun-
try, in southern Africa, comprises ma
nioc and that alone 1t is a plant par
ticularly adapted to wet, marshy soil,
says the author Of 'In Remotest Ba-
rotseland" 1t takes two years to arrive
at maturity and while growing re-
quires very little attention. The root
when full grown is about the size and
has very much the appearance of a
German sausage, although at times It
grows much larger One shrub has
several roots, and the extraction of two
or three in no way impairs the growth
Of the remainder When newly dug Il
tastes like chestnut, and Ne digestion
Of the proverbial ostrich can alone as
simulate it raw. but when soaked In
water for few days until partly de-
composed, dried on the roofs of the
huts and stamped it forms a delight
fully white soft meal, far whittier and
purer than the best -four. Then it Is
beaten into thick paste and eaten
with little favoring composed Of
a locust or n caterpillar. which the ma
tives seek in decayed trees. Another
way of eating this native luxury is by
baking the roots after soaking them
and eating it as you would a banana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
A Limited Vocabulary,

If q persons knowledge Of English
were confined to one word, which
would be the most useful? This sub
ject was once discussed in the presence
Of Queen Caroline. her majesty enter
ing into the question vigorously. ac-
cording to the Dundee ADVERTISE. The
greater number Of the company fixed
ON. "yes." One lady decided OIL no."
for, she argued. though yes never
means no, no very often means yes"
How many men will indorSe this?
After all, one word would be rs a drop
in the ocean of our English language.
A young woman who had learned
few Irish words without understand
ing them lost herself in the mountains.
Meeting handsome yauns peasant.
she tried her Irish on him Pat looked
astonished, then pleased, and, rubbing
his sleeve across his mouth, said: AR
rah! Do We name it. miss?" The girl.
In her ignorance. had asked him for a
kiss
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
Booth and the Fish Line.


OF Edwin Booth Mr.. Whitney re-
lates the following anecdote: I'm fish,
ing he would exhibit the impetuosity
Of Petruchio, and this cost me sew
eral rods, which broke into smithereens
over small trout. He got in one day
from neighboring town new, fairly
good bamboo fly rod, which I assisted
him in setting up, arranging the reel
and line and pliable soaked leader, and
left him afterward noosing on a scar
let ibis. The rod was lying on the din
ing room table. was no sooner out Of
the rooms on the porch when l heard
a tremendous rumpus in the dining
room and, entering, found Booth flying
about the room like mailman. He
had left his fly hanging over the side
of the table, which the half grown fam
lily cat present, seeing, struck at with
its paw, which the sharp hook caught
In, and the frightened cat bolted under
the table with rapid speed, breaking
the rod tip and dragging the rod after.
while Booth, crying "Scat, catv' had
no effect on the now crazed feline.
which he was following after in great
| excitement at high pressure with ad
jectives Of singular note. The sequel
| of this was the escape of the cat with
the gaudy fly well hooked in It's foot,
and well smashed up rod. was too
much convulsed, with the others drawn
in by the commotion, to render any
aid, and Booth soon Joined in with our
laughter, confessing that his fishing ex-
perience was failure and that he
would not have any more Of it."-For-
| est and Stream.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04

"~ HERE amt better manager
in the county than Betsey
Anew" said her neighbors
and Immediately added, "but
may the good Lord deliver me from
being managed by her" Those were
also her son Zed's sentiments, but
Providence lad SO far turned a deaf
ear to Zed Indeed, it seemed to de
lived him still further into her hands
after she and Eliza Willet laid their
heads together for the fourth time.
Mrs. Willet was apprehersive as to
the successful outcome of this fourth
interfamily campaign. Mrs. Agnew
was hopeful with the hope of one who
has unlimited confidence in herself
"But, Belts" argued Eliza Willet,
| 1.-THE others want so contrary.
can't do nothin' with Atulky She
won't hear to reason. and Zed amt no
better, is hep
Mrs Agnew clicked her teeth and
her knitting needles simultaneously
Her tone was decisive. "EliZy Willet
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
LOpe de Negn.

LOpe de Vega, the famous Spanish
dramatist and poet, lived from 1862 to
1886. His literary work began when
he was about thirteen years old. and
from that time until his death, period
of sixty years, he poured forth an enor-
NOUS uss:Hsaltity of plays, dramatic COM
positions of alrSinds, poems of every
character, breathing every spirit from
the strictest asceticisnlto the most un-
bridled license. Over 1,a00 plays are
credited to him. and the published col
lection, comprising about 800, is con-
tained In twenty eight volumes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04

In the ancient cathedral of Genoa a
vase of immense value has been pre-
served for GOO years. 1t Is cut from
single emerald. Its principal diameter
is twelve and one-half inches and its
height five and three-fourths inches. It
is kept under several locks, the keys
of which are in different hands, and 1t
Is rarely exhibited in public, then only
by an order of the senate. When ex-
hibited it is suspended round the neck
of priest by cord, and no one is
allowed to touch it but him. 1t is
claimed that this vase is one of the
gifts which were made to Solomon by
the queen of Sheba
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l hain't reached my time of life to set
down in peace and have folks say:
This time Mis- Willet and Mis- Agnew
has got their hands more'n full. Zed
and Atulk will be too much for EN-
Thems the words that Mis- Lansin'
used to Asy Clark When l have said
my little say to Zed things will look
different to him.
1t was one morning in the late winter
that Mrs. Agnew said her little say"
to her son. It was breakfast time, and
Betsey stood beside the stove twirling
pancake turner over a smoking grid
die.
Zed still sat at the table. bolting
griddlecakes and listening without
appearing to hear. He sat we'll back
in his chair, with his feet gripped
around the rear legs. His left elbow
rested on the table, his hand clutching
the back of his neck firmly His fore
head was low and his chin short The
nose turned up suddenly at the end
and drew with it the middle Of his
upper lip, exposing a cavity which two
front teeth would have become When
Zed spoke, which was seldom. his
words arrived by way of his nose and
We're not intended to give satisfaction
on any subject.
The only response he made to his
| mothers ultimatum was, Fork me
over few Of them cakes, will yep
| Mrs. Agnew, paying no attention
bent over the griddle. 'It amt every
day that young man can git farm
| of medder land he's been hankerin
| after fer years, and'-here Mrs. Ag
new shot keen glance at her son
''that he can't git no other way
HAS the molasses give out?" was
Zeds satisfying response as he gluei
his eyes to the bottom of the sirul
| pitcher
Betsey continued, knowing that hel
words were not falling on deaf ears
mo, l say, it amt every day that ;
young man gifts such farm, with {
new house on it, and"-here sh,
paused and threw big cake on he
sons plate by way of emphasis;
deed fer the whole thing on his wed
din day"
| Zed unlocked his feet and labori
! ously arose. He twisted his upper lii
sidewise and looked over the table
'There hain't nothin' more to eat il
sight" he remarked tersely. $50 I'y
got to quit
He reached the barn. his eyes royin
over the rich fats which stretched
acre on acre, toward the river. Thes
fertile flats might be his, provided b
followed the example of his three olde
brothers and took a Willet to wife
He kicked the barn door vindictiyely
"If one Of the others had only too
Atulk I'd b. willin'," he muttered.
Later Betsey and Eliza reported t
each other.
Eliza was agitated. ooh, Atulky act
Somethin' awful" she moaned. "Sh
says she will run away to Boston
her Aunt Atulk's, and just bet sh
will!'
i AtuIka possessed pretty face, a
imperceptible hump in her shoulder
and very perceptible hump in he
temper.
Mrs. Agnew rocked and looked cain
II at her emotional friend. How ol
IS Atulk p
Twenty one, come next September
YES" remarked Betsey meditativel,
under nge. Now. you know that Atm
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
The FrencI,.

The French were first mentioned as
the Franks, tribe of warlike Ger
region now known as Prussia. They
came into notice about 2i0 A. d., and
with other German tribes invaded the
Roman empire in the fifth century and
settled in the country now known as
France. The word Frank, Or Frank
man, means freeman. After their con-
quest of Gaul they named the country
Frankenric or Franks kingdom.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
noina Rnsineas Aaein.

"When my friends thought was about to take
leave of this world, en- account OF Indigestion,
nervousness and general debility" writes A. A.
Chrisholm, Treadwen NY, .'and when it looked
as if there was no hope left, was persuaded to
try Electric Bitters, and ! rejoice to say that
they are curing me. | am now doing business
again as of old, and am still gaining daily. Best
tonic medicine on earth. Guaranteed by all
druggists Price, 50c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
Pneumonia's Deadly Work

Had so seriously affected my right lung,' writes
Mrs. Fannie Connor, of Rural Route /, George
town, Tenn, THAT | coughed continuously night
and day and the neighbors' prediction - con-
ption-seemed inevitable, until my husband
brought home bottle Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which IN my case proved to be the only
REAL cough cure and restorer of weak, sore
lungs" When all other remedies utterly fail,
You may still win IN the battle against lung and
throat troubles with New Discovery, the REAL
cure. Guaranteed b. III druggists. 50 cents
and ri. Trial bottle frea.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04

door, closely followed by the breathless
and astonished Betsey. Up the stairs
went Mrs. Willet and with trembling
hands threw open the door of the guest
chamber, where the wedding finery had
been laid.
The room was empty. Silk, chiffon,
skirts, wells, gloves, hats, scarfs and
all the toilet accessories. which for
weeks had been draining Mrs. Wiilets
purse, had ell disappeared.
The two women gaZed at each othcg
and at the empty room By turas.
"My stars, Belts, how did she eve.
manage it?' walled Eliza, Immediately
adding, "And she's OF age todayw
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
All Right NOW.

II hear, MulIigan, that your sister
Mary is going to marry Patsy Ola
gan"
s'She is.''
Il thought you and him was inc
mics"
Eve was. but we've had our fight
Chicago Record Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
ROBERT r. EMERY
Fire Insurance and
Real Estate

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
CORRESPONDENTS SOLICITED.
~ Office, ground floor First National
Bank Building, Market Street entrance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
D H. GULLEDGE,
Dl,rc:.;n,, .,,.l S,,wnnnp

Successor to DR.. G.. H. Irion. Office
at the Benton Pharmacy, Benton, La,
where he can be found day and night
Calls promptly answered.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
II T. LAND, NJ
Attorney at Law.

Will practice in the courts of Bossier
and adjoining parishes. Office at the
Court House, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
T E. JOHNSTON,
/ Attorney at Law.

Will practice in the courts of Louisia-
ma and Arkansas, and in the Federal
courts. Office at court house, Benton, La.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS
DE n T [ S T.
A. l.. WALLICK, ID. ID. s.
215, 2t6 and 217
First Natl Bank Building, Shreveport.
Both phones, No. 463.
r S. TERRY,
DEN TIST.

D S. TERRY,
DENT IST.
Offices now over the Andrews-Spencer
Dry Goods Co., Shreveport. Rooms 8
and 4. Phone, 1894.
" D. LASSITER,
Practicing Physician.
Office opposite bank building, Benton,
La. Hours, 8 am. to 12 m. All calls
given prompt attention, day or night.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04
The
Mothers
WooinS
By ALICE LOUISE LEE

Copyright, 1905, by Alice Louise Lee
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-04

EDITH F. BAKER.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
emma Goldman, the high priest

Emma Goldman, the high priest
ess of anarchy, the woman whose
speeches are supposed to have in
spired Czolgos to assassinate Pres.
Mckinley, is attending an interna-
tional congress Of anarchists at
Amsterdam. As she has never
been naturalized as citizen of
this country it is reported that she
will not be permitted to return.
Emma may find herself in the con-
dition of the man expelled from
the church. Hearing that the
members of the church had voted
to expeI him the citizens outside of
the church held a meeting and de-
cided not to receive him.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
A Humane Appeal

A humane citizen of Richmand,
Ind, Mr.. .. D. Williams, 107 west
Main ST., says: 81 appeal to all
persons with weak lungs to take DR..
Kings New Discovery, the only
remedy that has helped me and
fully comes up to the proprietor's
recommendation" !" 1t saves more
lives than all other throat and lung
remedies put together. Used as a
cough and cold cure the world over.
Cures asthma, bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough, quinsy, hoarse-
ness, and phthisic, stops hemor-
rhages of the lungs and builds them
up. Guaranteed by all druggists.
soc. and $1.OO, trial bottle free.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

10 the nti-Japanese sentiment
the citizens of British Columbia
seem to have gone the United States
Que better. The riots against the
japanese in Vancouver were more
violent than those of our Pacific
coast cities. When the subjects of
Great Britain, a government which
is recognized as the ally OF the
japanese, show such hostility
against the japanese immigrants
1t ought to be much easier for the
United States to convince the
japanese government that it's poll :
cy of exclusion is justifable.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
Health in the Central Zone.

The high wages paid make it a
mighty temptation to our young ar
tisans to join the force of skilled
workmen needed to construct the
Panama Canal. Many are con-
strained however, by the fear of fe-
vers and malaria. 1t is the know,
ing ones-those who have used
Electric Bitters, who go there with
out fear, well knowing they are
safe from malarious influence with
Electric Bitters on hand. Cures
blood poisoning too, biliousness,
weakness, and all stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. Guaranteed
by all druggists. SOC.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

a conference of retail tlrnooists
was held ia S,onx Falls Tues,lav q,
consider means &C oppos,np th..
ruling Of The ppre food commission.
az reoa ra mo ,ha sala of natent meei.
c;n4s gbA con,mies;oner has rulsa
that al nata,,t mad;cinea ,ereiiva,l
after Ot.t TX and soIa IN the
state must bear on ns tl,eir labels !,
con,n,eta l,yto .n nh.tan,.as IL ,,b;,b
rb4y ar4 ..,,u,,,nsad ,,,d that !,
0ct,hsr ~ II, ,gr,,sai,ts ,,,,,.t
ma ke IN ;ien,,zea statements b,fn
Of all ,,,t.,,t medicines an hand
,ot bea,,,p spch ahels some o@
,ap d,no.is,s Who have ,ak k.,, leea,
.onnsa, y, ia nat,a, cla,n, ,l,at
IN these ,nlnos tho commissioners
has axcaaaed bis antba,;tv nndar
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

The Chicago Tribune has given
the result of its straw vote taken in
the New England states on the
choice for presidential candidate.
The test was made in the states of
the Middle West short time ago
resulting in a big majority for Sec.
Taft, and the result in the New
England states is about the same.
There were AL replies received of
which Mr.. Taft for first choice re-
ceived 2s9, Hughes 139, Cannon Is,
Fairbanks s, Knox 6, Root 10,
Crane 8, Cortelyou 4, and Foraker
3. Although the vote was called
with the expressed understanding
that Pres. Roosevelt was not a
candidate there were 81 who gave
him az first choice, and S3 of these
gave Taft as second choice.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

The state board of railroad COM
missioners have decided to order a
reduction Of all passenger rates on
standard gauge railroads in this
state from 3 cts to p cts per mile,
the order to become operative Oct
ober Is, 1907 The board held a
meeting in Sioux Falls at which at
torneys for the roads appeared to
protest against the reduction,
claiming that such reduction would
entail loss on passenger traffic.
The board then went to Chicago
where further investigations were
made, and decided that the reduc
ton was justifiable. It is not yet
known what action the railroads
will take in the matter, but it is ex-
pected that they will appeal to the
courts.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
Small pox in virulent form is
said to have broken out among tha
Yankton Indians.

1t now appears that there will be
no Sioux Falls granite used in the
new state capitol building. 1t had
been planned TO use Sioux Falls
granite for the basement, but the
owners of the qnarries wonll not
agree to deliver the stone before
September 1908 This meant de
lay Of year il. the construction OF
the building 50 The plans vere
changed and OrtonviIle grani'eand
Marquette rainnlfop sand STONE
will be substituted. m
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

The uselessness of all talk about
harmony between the two factions
OF the republican party In this state.
is lllllasttssatte.sa. AID enforced by HE
announcement in the Sioux Falls
Press, when that organ recently
changed hands, that it's policy
would not be materially changed.
For years the Press has been nni-
versallysrecogmized as thsa leading
democratic organ Of the state. and
now when the Press comes under
the control of the chairman of the
republican state central committee,
the announcement. that it's past
policy will be continued in the fu-
ture is instructive, to say the least.
A policy that has been eminently
satisfactory to the democrats of the
state for Il series of years can hard
ly he. expected to be satisfactory to
true and loyal republicans. The
lines are becoming more and
more sharply defined in this state,
and before the close of next years
campaign this latest development
of old time populism, free silver
and Pettigrewism will have shown
up to a completion its true inward
ness Union County Courier.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

E. G. Ward, who is the princi-
pal stock holder in large inde-
pendent telephone system extend
ing through several counties in
this part of the state, has sold bis
interest in the company to a party
of Wisconsin gentlemen. The pur-
chasers promise to improve and ex,
tend the system, and to operate il
as strictly independent system
MIR. Ward will now engage in the
real estate business in Geddes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

The Mitchell Clarion charges
that the stalwart element of the
republican party ''hopes to secure
control of the delegation in order
to use it for the support of some
candidate dictated by Wall street. "
Then it says: "The Clarion be-
lieves that no stone should be left
unturned to give the nomination to
President Roosevelt. Should he
positively refuse to accept it, the
Clarion would favor the nomination
of Secretary Taft"
President Roosevelt has already
positively refused to accept it, >
and he has the reputation of mean
ing what he says. At least the
stalwarts have faith enough to
take him at his word. The Clar.
ion knows very well that the presi.
dent personally favors Sec. Taft as
his successor. 1t knows that the
"stalwart element" in this state is
supporting Sec. Taft, and as its
second choice the Clarion declares
itself for Sec. Taft. Then unless
it can show that Sec. Taft is the
choice of Wall street its charge
against the stalwart element falls
fiat.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

News comes from Gann Valley
that \ company Of surveyors is al
work near that place running
line for the Manitoba 4 Galveston
railroad. II this railroad is ever
built it should have an ideal right
of way as the company" has been
surveying for il ia this statefor the
past fifteen years.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

To check cold quickly get from your
druggist some little Candy Cold Tab
lets called Preventics. Druggists every
where are now dispensing Preventics,
for they are not only safe, but decided
~ certain and prompt. Preventics
contain no Quinine, no laxative, noth-
ing harsh nor sickening Taken at the
ssneeze STAGE Preyentics will prevent
PM umonia, Bronchitis, La Grippe,
etc, Hence the name, Preventics.
Good for feverish children. As Prevent
les 25 cents. Trial Boxes 5 cts. Sold
by All Dealers. .
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
Tne rouch that He.,.

the Touch that HeAls
IL the touch Of Bucklen's Alnical
Salve I,'s the happiest combine
ltion of Afnica flowers and healinR
.balsams ever compounded M
matter how old tue sore o. ulcer
in, this salve will cureit. For burma,
scalls, cuts, wounds Of piles it's5
an absolute cure. Guaranteed 81.
all druggists. 2lsc.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

The South DAKOTA board Of rail
road commissioners will hold their
xs meeting ii Rapid City on Oct
ssll.er Il ST. !!le.s the question tl es-
tablishing a schedule af freight
rates on the lines west Of the Mis-
souri river will be considered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26

Clay county walked off with fir
honors on county exhibit at tt
state fair, besides having q good
list of successful individual exhibi
ors.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
CITY OFFICIALS.
CHURCH SERVICES
The Methodist Episcopal chnrch

The Methodist Episcopal chnrch
Rev. Charles Wilcox, Pastor
Preaching on Sabbath morning at 1890
Sabbath school at close of morning service
Epworth Leagve at 6:3o p. m.
Song service al 1880 p. M. followed by gospel
sermon
Prayer meeting on Weo..su.N zen ng att 7:3o
The public is cordially invited to all of these
services. Seats arefree. Strangersin the city
are always welcome.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-09-26
Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church
Rev. A. D: Collins, PHI D., Pastor
sabbath services-M worshipIo:3o
Sabbath school at II m.
Y, P. S. @. E. at 700 p. m.
Evening service 7:3o
Prayer and Conference meeting Wednesday
evening at 500