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The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
HOSTS TO BE GUESTS.
All in Readiness 10 Entertain Dele
gates 10 Hotel Mems Convention.

baAS5 =" h"tei wen convention
Arrangements for the reception and en-
tertainment Of the delegates 10 the an
nual convention Of the Hotel Mems Mu-
tual Benefit Association were completed at
a meeting Of the Hotel Mems Association
Of Washington az the ShOreham Hotel last
night. Reports from the committees on
reception, entertainment, banquet, and
printing were received. and Il was an
uounced that all is in readiness TO receive
the visitors on Monday
The delegates viii register al the Shore
ham Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. and
viii be given a programme Of the proceed
ings Of the convention. which VIII begin
with a business meeting Tuesday morning,
continuing until Friday. on which day
the delegates will visit Baltimore and
thence 90 10 the jamestown Exposition.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Admiral BFOUnsOn Due Monday.
Rear Admiral Brownson, who is now
visiting his old home. at Yonkers. y. Y,
notified the Navy Department yesterday
that he would be in Washington next
Monday ready TO assume his new duties
as chief of the Bureau OF Navigation.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Lee L. Harlan, Columbia, had A. S.
Mattingly Columbia. dormie at the If
teenth hole. and won by halving the six
teenth, while G. c. Lafferty, Chevy Chase,
beat N. Thompson, Chevy Chase, 3 up
and TO play in the other two matches
Of the second round among the first six
teen. The cards OF both these matches
follow.
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Match play In the other SIKteens re-
suited in victories by good margins except
in several instances. a. Z. Brice, Chevy
Chase. won a ! up match with z Lotus.
Chevy Chase. in the first round of the
third sixteen. and then beat D. II. Mac
Adam, Columbia, handiiy in the second
round, after the latter had won by ! up
from John Bolt Chevy Chase, in the first
round Among the third sixteen DR.. J.
Mcbride Sterrett. Chevy Chase, won and
lost his matches by up. defeating A. 3.
Legare. Chevy Chase. in the forenoon and
succumbing TO II. Oliphant. Chevy Chase,
in the afternoon.
Summary and Pairfngs.
First sixteeD-First round-C. " Noyes Columbia
beat ". p. Compton Chevy Chase. 5 up and Z 70
PLAY: L. L. Harlan. Colambia. beat r. Morris,
Chevy Chase 6 up and 70 play; NJ Thompson.
CHEVY Chase beat Alexander Britton Chevy Chase
up and 3 70 play: q. G. Lafferty, Cheyy Chase.
beat j. Fl. Brickeusteiu. Chevy Chase. { up and to
play: Allan Lard Columbia. beat J. C. Davidson.
Columbia. up and 10 play. ", R. fuckerman.
Chevy Chase. beat O. McCammnn. Chesy Chase. 5
up and 4 to play; s. Dalzen, Chevy Chase. beat ".
L. Hillyer. Columbia. 2 up and / 20 PLAY; A, 5.
Mattingly Columbia. beat r. Lewis Chew Chase.
up; holes.
Second rou6d-W. p. Tuckermsn beat C. "
Moves. ! up: L. L Harlan beat A. S. Mattingly 3
mp and 2 20 play; g. c. Latfsrty beat M0yin
Thompson 8 mp aud 70 play; Samuel Dalzel beat
Allan Lard. l up.
In the seIni-fin2l round Tuckerman plays Harlan
and Laferty PLAYS S. Dazeu.
Second sixteen-First round-R. Jenkins Columbia
beat c. A. Davis. Columbia by default; T. J. D.
Fuller. ChaAy Chase. heat Ben Miller. Chevy Chase.
up and 70 play; Samuel Harris BannockbuTR,
beat e. A. Weaver Columbia, 2 up; +. =
Briggs Wilmington beat W Carr Oakmout M
and TO play; Il. Wiley. CHEVY Chase. beat f, L.
Ladd. Chevy Chase. up and to play r. D.
Dalzeli. Chevy Chase beat L. White 7 up and
TO play A. F. Anderson, Oakmont. beat L. B.
Johnson, 2 up snd 20 play. L. s. Duvall. iF. Co
lunbia. beat W. S. Beyburn Chevy Chase, . up
and ! to play
Second round-H Wylie beat s. Harris. up and
to play; r. D. Dalzen beat E. S. DuvaI jF.
up and to play; F. F. Briggs beat J ~ Ander-
son. uD and TO play: r. jenkins beat T. J. D.
Fuller, up and to play.
In the semi-fnal round NVye plays r. ID. Dal-
zeh and Briggs PLAYS jenkins.
Third sixteen-First round-W C. Ford. Chevy
Chase. beat ". If. Gray CHEVY Chase 3 I'D and
10 play; A. B. shelton. Columbia, beat F. B.
Pyle, Columbia up and 70 play; D. F Weaver.
Columbia, beat J. ". Brawner. Banncckburn S up
and to play; A. z. Brice. Chevy Chase beat f.
Lotus, Chevy Chase, / mp; W. +. Ham. Chevy
Chase, beat Lawrence, Chevy Chase, up and 10
play l. W. Weaver Columbia. beat James Guthrie
Pasadena, 3 up and 2 to play; r. Dec. Faust
Chevy Chase. beat John L. Newbold Chevy Chase
up and to PLAY .. Il MaeAdam, Columbia
beat John B0ite. Chevy Chase. l up
Second TOund-W. C. Ford beat A. r. Shelton. 6
Adam, up and to play L. ". Weaver beat F.
De c. Faust, up and to play; ". F. Ham beat
u, i. Weaver, up and 10 play.
In the sem-hnal round Ford plays BTics and L.
" Weaver plays ". F. Ham
Fourth sxteen-First Eound-E. waggaman Ban
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Outdoor Games and TOYS.

shall CFoquet Sets. Each .sl00
4-bal Croquet Sets. with long mallsts and good
strong Wiekets s. 50
Good Strong Lawn Swings with seats for two,
wen made, strong and durable Each.......... So s5
Steel Lawn Swings with canopy; the best swing
ulaus- 1870
5x5ft. Lawn Tents, made Of good quality white
Quch s. e5
Boys Indian Suits all sizes Each.......... s. 50
Sand Outfits, complete with molds spade and
IaAe Eae4l 10 S00
Granite Sand Mods; win not rust. Set 25c to IOO
spieee Garden Toes. set-.....--....-...... 10e
san Boats Aacl-.--..--... SC to Soc
Mechanical Beats. Each...............5Oc to 500
Fourth floor
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
GOOD GOLF IN ORDER
Three Chevy Chase Players
in the Semi-finals.
FINALS TO BE DECIDED TODAY

Lanerty and DalEeII, and Harlan
and Tacl1erman win Meet This
Morning 10 Decide Upon FinaIists
for This Afternoons PIay-NeErly a
Hundred Entries for the Handicap.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Lady Grey in Washington on
Way to jamestown
IS BRITISH EMBASSY GUEST

After Joining the House Party OF
Gov. and Mrs. Swanson Ia Rich
mOnd, Wife of Governor General
Og Canada VIII Return 20 This
City on Tuesday Morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

lister. included among the guests two
pupils Of Immaculate Seminary, Miss
Anna Murriu and Senorita Mata. daugh-
ter Of the Costa Rican consul TO Chilli.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
Summer Goods
and Toys.

VATE CARRY an extensive line
Wv Of Summer Outing and
Sporting Goods and &C
cessories, including Lawn
Tennis Goods, Base Ball Goods,
Kodaks and Cameras, Lawn
Swings, Tents, Hammocks, Gro
quet Sets, Garden Tools, &c, and
a full assortment of the small toys
and games that are SO delightful to
the little folks.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Mrs. John +. Stevens has returned to
her apartment In the Connecticut. after
short visit 10 New York, Mr. and Mrs.
Stevens viii remain in Washington
until about June l. They have changed
their plans. and instead OF spending the
sumner in Europe will 90 10 some resort
on the Massachusetts, north shore for the
hot season.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
White and Black Straw Sailors, $500.

Womens Smart Rough Plain Band Sailors correct width
brns will be on sale to-day White in rough rawblao in both
street outing hats preference being given black ones
salon Seconds Aoor-Ta
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
Our Third
Rose Bush Sale.

VATE OFFER to-day a new lot
wv of Rose Bushes with the
leaves already started)
- from one of the best grow
ers. They are the favorite hardy
varieties and include many monthly
or free-blooming kinds. The pack
ages contain Crimson Rambler, Pill
lar of Gold, Mable Chatney, Reine
Marie Henrietta. There are four
bushes in a package.
These bushes will bloom once a
month until cold weather.
Special Price, Csc Package.
Fifth nou-Eleyenth St
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

The Secretary Of the Navy Mr Metcalf,
will take a party OF the foreign visitors.
including the Duke . Abruzzi and Gen.
kuroki. and as many members Of their
suites as IL is possible 10 accommodate.
10 Mount Vernon this morning on the
MayfiOwer. They viii leave the wharf al
l0.5O, and on their return trip up the Po-
tonlac luncheon viii be served on board.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11
''Chandon" OIipe Oil
Frances PureSt Product.

Fer medicinal or table use It is impossible TO
produce a choicer or mora delicate oil rChandOn
Oh is bottled EXPRESSLY for as az Bordeaux France
and is absolutely pure. To those who desire 3
light daints. ralatabls oil unreserFedy Gun
mend "Chandon" brand.
Glass Bottles,
2sc, 45c, and 85c.
Tin Cans, fitted with screw cap
and faucet,
8sc, SI6o, and $500.
FIfth doCT-Tcnfh St.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Lady Grey. wife Of the governor general
Of Canada, arrived at the British Embassy
late yesterday afternoon, 10 be the guest
OF tho British Ambassador and Mrs
Bryce Tomorrow morning Lady Grey
Will accompany the Ambassador and Mrs
Bryce to Richmond. TO be the guest Of
Gov. and Mrs. Swanson. After a brief
visit to jamestown, the party will return
TO Washington. arriving here Tuesday
morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Joseph Paolucci. who a few weeks ago
was found guilty of the muroer Of Eliza
beth V. Dodge, September 1S last. was
yesterday sentenced by Justice Barnard
to be hanged Monday. November /, 1907.
between the hours Of noon and 2 o'clock
.. m.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Mr.. Francis Cotton and the Misses Cot
ton entertained at dinner last night to
meet their house guests, the Misses Hale,
of Rochester. n. Y; Mr. Charles A Co
nant. of New York. and Mr.. Pulliam
lately Of the Philippines customs service,
who is on his way to San Domingo TO re-
lieve Mr., Cotton's son as collector Of Gus
toms there,
An enjoyable theater party, given
by Senior Calvo. the Costa Rican Min
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

friends Of Mr.. Arthur Peter will regret
to learn OF his serious Illness. at the
George Washington University Hospital,
AIr. Peter underwent an operation few
days ago for appendicitis, and though he
is still very III. his recovery is expected.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Truck No. 6 responded 10 a fire at ll3O
Park road last night, and after a few
minutes succeeded IN stopping slight
blaze, which was caused by a lace curtain
blowing against a gas jet. The damage
viii not exceed S100.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Mrs. Donald R. Mclean. president gen
erat OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution, IS in Richmond, a guest at
the Hotel Jefferson for q week She will
accompany the Danes TO jamestown
Island on Saturday, to witness the pres
entation OF the restored church. and she
VIII also take the trip on MoAday with
the Association for the Preservation Of
Virginia Antiquities.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Hill are
making a fortnight sojourn at Atlantic
City.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

The members or the B. B. Sewing Circle
we're entertained Wednesday evening by
Yrs. Shuldt. 81 Fourth street southeast.
rhe next meeting will be held at the home
4 Mrs. Isemann. 907 Seventh street north
vest on Tuesday Of next week.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Malcolm. of
Beverly. n. J.. formerly of this city, an
nounce the engagement Of their sister.
Miss Isabel Stevens. and Mr. Wilbur H.
Sechr.st. Of Philadelphia No date for the
wedding has been set
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

The Commissioners yesterday ordered
that improvements be made TO Randolph
street between First and Second streets
northwest. and TO Park avenue. in Brook
land.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Col. and Mrs. Augustus Nicholson will
go 20 their country place. IA Virginia
next week, 10 spend a few weeks before
sailing for Europe, July l, 10 remain
until autumn
The Washington herald., 1907-05-11

Josephine Simpson. colored. who was
recently convicted of sending obscene
matter through the mail, was yesterday
sentenced 10 five years in the penitentlary
by Justice Barnard.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18

5. That the following commissioners and clerks
c. g. House and Bryant Coffee, commissioners,
and J. R. Brandon, clerk, whose duty it shall be to
make due returns to this body before its next
regular session after said election.
b. That thirty clear days advertisement in the
Bossier Banner be made of this ordinance before
said election.
W. H. Scanland, Parish Treasurer,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18
Plain Dealing Dots.

Mr.. w. B. Boggs spent Tuesday in Shreveport
on business.
Mr.. J. H. Wheeler and Harry Wyche are sick
with measles.
Mr.. Elmer Walker, of Cotton Valley, visited his
parents here Sunday.
Mr.. l. Safferstone spent Friday and Saturday in
Jefferson, Texas, on business
Mr.. Jim Collie, of Emma, was in town Tuesday
with his family, giving the merchants call.
Prof. Ramsey has writing school in w. c.. Banks
old store, and has large class of night pupils.
Miss Lila May Hightower has accepted the school
at Pleasant Hill and is much pleased with the posi-
ton.
Mrs. R. L. Arnold and children are visiting Rus
ton this week. and will also see the sights at the
{ Street Fair.
Our Plain Dealing juvenile base ball team played
against Benton Saturday and got whipped. What's
. the matter, boys?
Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Allen invited the young
people to an old-fashioned candy pulling last Mon
day night. They report sweet time.
q Mr. Frank Garrett, Justice of Peace married
couple in his store last Thureday-Mr. Charles
Fisher and Miss Emma Brown, both of Miller's
/ Bluff
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18
Haughton Happenings.

The Wilson-James saw mill began to cut lumber
/ Tuesday.
Mr.. Ed Wart, of Lufkin, Texas, is here to see his
sick mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Biggs, of Bellevue, were
visitors here Monday.
s Mrs. Warren Wart has been quite sick for the
past week. At this writing there are some indica-
tonsof improvement.
Mr.. E. E. Wart, who has been living at Elm
Grove for several years, has returned to Haughton
70 reside permanently.
Mrs ]. H. Henderson, of Deweyville, Texas, is
visiting here this week. She is looking after the
property of the Crume heirs.
There is move on foot to form fishing club by
the sports of Allentown, Haughton and Bellevue,
and the erection of club house on Bodcau, near
Bellevue.
The farmers of this vicinity are very "blue y
over the outlook for acotton CROP The cool weather
for the past two weeks has retarded the germanat-
ing of the planted seed. Some are planting over
and good seed are scarce.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18
Board of Health PROCEEDINGS.
BENTON, La, April 8, 1907.

BENTON, La, April 8, 1907.
The Board of Health of the Parish of Bossier
met in regular session with the following members
present, to-wit DR.. R. H. Gulledge, President and
Health Officer; j. T. McDade and A. Hoffpauir
After the reading of the minutes, DR.. r. II.
Gulledge suggested the death Of DR.. H. H. Barna-
CASTLE late Health Officer for the Parish of Bosser,
and requested that this body pass tribute of re-
spect to his demise, whereupon the following reso-
lutions were duly adopted in open session, to-wit:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Ruler of
the Universe, in his inscrutabe wisdom, to remove
from our midst, DR.. Harry H. Barnacastle, one of
our beloved members; and
Whereas, in view of the loss we have sustained
by the death Of our friend and associate, and of
the rreparabe misfortune inflicted on those nearest
and dearest to him; therefore be it
Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the
memory OF the departed to say that in regretting
his removal from US, we mourn for one who was, in
every way, worthy of respect and esteem, and by
his death we lose valuable member.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the be-
reaved family of deceased for the aiction that the
Divine Providence has seen fit to place upon them
and commend them for consolation to Him who
orders all things for the BEST
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial of our
sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the family OF
our departed friend by the Secretary of this Board
and that the Bossier Banner be requested to pub
hsh the same.
The Health Officer made an oral statement as to
the condition of small pox throughout the parish
and his report shows that the disease is about
stamped out.
On motion and second, the following claims were
allowed, after same had been audited by the Board:
DR.. G. A. Wise, medical services, SIS
Joe Peace, 25 days. services, SOC per day, $780,
S. w. Hart, 8 days services, Soc per day, 81
DR.. R. Butler, medical services, $3.50.
G. T. Mays, account, SALT.
G. T. Mays, fumigating houses, $780,
DR.. r. Butler, fumigatng houses, $3.50.
Welborn Miller, salary as guard, $40.
L. T. Winget, salary for one days. services, 49,
S. C. Garrett, services as visitor, $40.
DR.. J. R. Piercey, fumugating, Sc.
DR.. l. S. Arnold, Il days services, $42.
DR.. R. H. Gulledge, for special services and ac-
count, s77.70.
On motion and second, the following quarter
salaries and per diem were allowed:
DR.. r. H. Gulledge quarter salary as Health OFF,
Ger, S25, and per diem, one day at meeting, $780,
j. T. McDade, per diem, So.
A. Hoffpauir, per diem, So.
R. B. Hill, Secretary, S..
There being no further business, this Board adj
journed sine die.
R. H. GUILEDGE, M. D., Health Officer.
R. B. HILL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18
Local Happenings
A Continued Story of Current Events

Mr. L. C. Biggs, of Bellevue, was a pleasant
caller this morning.
Remember, my friend, that as your town thrives
YOUR business grows.
Mrs. Joel Hodges, OF Elm Grove, spent Monday
night in Benton as guest of Mrs. j. F. Edwards
Mr. w. T. Colquitt, ef Bossier City, together
with her children, visited her sister, Mrs. w. D.
Lassiter, the latter part of last week.
Our "home booming" article is crowded out this
week We expect to run one next week. and per-
haps follow it up with a series of six more.
4 School boys of Benton and Plain Dealing PLAYED
two games of baseball here last Saturday. We are
told that the home boys won both games the scores
being 20 to and to 1.
Mr.. S. R. Strayhan, of Alden Bridge, member
of the Police Jury from ward three, paid us an APP
preciated call Monday. He is just up an out again
after an illness of four weeks.
Yesterday at the Benton Hotel, Rev. J. M. Brown,
Of this place, united in marriage Miss Emma Lar
abee, of Arkansas, and Mr.. r. J. Markum, of Texas
THE outside world is fast learning what great
State we have.)
Messrs. T. T. Land and William Butler left Mon
day afternoon for Mineral Wells, Tex, where they
expect to remain several weeks. They were joined
in Shreveport by Mr.. w. G. Belcher, of that place.
and Mr.. Ernest Belcher, of Belcher.
Mr.. Ernest Bumgardner, a son of Mr.. L. r.
Bumgardner, OF Linton, and Mr. Ivan Dalrymple,
son of Mr. G. w. Dalrymple, of Midway, are at
present in Shreveport where they are students in
commercial college. Success to you, boys.
1 Governor Blanchard has issued proclamation
incorporating Bossier City and appointed the fol-
lowing named officers: E. M. Hoyer, Mayor.
W. T. Colquitt, Bryan Coffee and w. E. Coleman,
Councimen; Charles Smith, City Marshel.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18

For SALE. = One Piano and three
cows. For terms apply to Mrs. Donna
Undertake, 1928 Louisiana Avenue,
Shreveport, La.
Wanted-A good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect Water Filters,
retailing from $1.5O to SO, 100 per cent
profit to agents, exclusice territory
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo.
For Sale, Cheap e-horse power
Center Crank A. B. Farquhar Horizon
tai Engine; one f2-horse power Hori-
zontal Tubler Boiler; all in good repair.
Also, one 50-saw Gin Feeder and Con-
denser. Will sell cheap for cash or will
give time to right parties. Can be seen
at my place near Red Land, Lac. G.
Allen.
Zone dime line" under this head
means for the first insertion; each snb-
sequent insertion (without change) 5
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion.
is 81 cents per line.
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Red Land.

Mrs. F. M. johnson is very i'll at this writing.
Rev. Jos. Waller filled his regular appointment
at this place Sunday.
Mrs. Rupert Butler has returned from short
visit to Welcome, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. U. Malone were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. G. N. Goodwin Sunday.
Miss Anna Denmon, who has been in Minden
during the past few months is at home again this
week.
Mr. Wilson Covington and family, of Carterville,
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Boggs Sunday
afternoon.
ms cool weather we are having is not favoring
young cotton at all, and the farmers around here
are thinking of asking the weather man to give us
something warmer JACK.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18


Professor Slangley was a great in
ventor. and it occurred to him that he
could make machine that would both
travel on earth and fly in the air. For
the earthly travel his bicycle would do
very well, but to get in the air-ah.
that was the problem!
He solved it, however, by entering
into partnership with an old stork, who
was to furnish the wing power.
"What are the termsY questioned
the Stork.
These" replied the professor: when
on the earth, you are to sit on the han
die bars of the machine and l do the
work. When in the air, you are to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-04-18

Received of ]. c. Logan, President of the Police
Jury OF the Parish of Bossier, La, the following
blank Licenses for the year 1907, to-wit: