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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29

The navy department has decided to
christen the 20.00O-ton battleship No.
%, a sister ship TO the Delaware, the
New York. This can be effected by
changing the name of the armored
cruiser of that name to the Saratoga.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29

Mrs Bacon-I see. that nearly one
half of the fishes caught in the Indian
Ocean belong to species not hereto
fore described in any book"
i Mrs. Egbert-That must be where
my husband goes fishing.
I'D.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29

Gould you assist me, sir?'' said the
beggar to a soldierly looking citizen.
I'm an ex-army man.
Discharged ?' inquired the citizen.
''Oh, no. SIR replied the beggar
vigorously. Il uit."-Lippincott's.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature IS on
each box
PARIS MEDICINE CO.. St. Louis, U $. A.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29

: well, George, do you know 1t is 1
o'clock? What have you to say for
yourself?"
81 did have s-s-somethin to s-say,
my dear, b-but you've gone an s-scar-
ed it out of m-my head. Oh, / remem-
Der it n-now.''
Well, what is it?''
Good night. "-Cleyeland Plain Deal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-29

waiter-By the way, sir, that steak
you ordered-how would you like TO
have it?
Patient Customer-Very much, In
deed London Opinion.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11
The Force Of Habit.

''DO I snOre?' said the fat CONNER
cial drummer Il should say So That's
why can't use an alarm clock. can't
hear 'em. My snore browns the best Of
'em. And, speaking of the force Of
habit put mp once at a crowded
country hotel where had to double up
with an acquaintance. | told him I
snored few, but he didn't mind, he
said, because his wife was a star in
that line, and he had Il system to
beat it.
"sTll just tap you OH the shoulder
every time you begin to snore,' lie ex-
planned. .That'll stop you without
waking you, and after little I'll drop
of myself
ut worked like charm. felt his
taps for time, but finally otf went
on a dream of $4,000 salary and 10
per cent commission. Well. sir, when
awoke IN the morning there was that
chap tapping away at my shoulder reg
ular as clOckwork, and he sound asleep.
Been ut it all night. don't You see?
Force Of habit
And he beamed indulgentiy OH the
silent party.-New York Globe.
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marshmallows, frogs eggs into shad
row, lily pads into writing tablets and
pussy willows into tomcats.''
"But what use is such machine?
No one will buy it."
''Oh, that's no matter. It's all in the
invention, you know. I've spent years
ut 1t. But what are you up to-"
"Oh, I'm lecturing"-
"Lecturing?" interrupted Mr.. Can
der. ION what"
ION the very useful theme Of How
to Keep House on Mills Week"
give mills a week! Why, they'd all
etarvev'
"Of course they would. But, then.
I'd have my name in all the magazines
and home papers"
"Any money in it?' asked Mr.. G..
"Oh. no; I hadn't thought of that. |
suppose they'd pay me. Any money in
your machineY'
"Well. really, hadn't thought of
that. suppose 1t would sell.'
"Well, we're pairw exclaimed Mrs.
Waddles
1--WE ought to make one anyway.
Let's marry"
And they did, which was the proper
thing for two silly geese.-Atlanta Con-
etitutiOn.
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Hauehton Happenings.


Miss Julia Elston is visiting friends in Lake
Charles.
Mrs. w. C. Rascoe, of Sligo, attended church
here yesterday.
Mrs. w. NJ. Duty is spending the week with
relatives in Simsboro.
Mr.. w. w. Oneal and family, of Alexandria, are
visiting in Haughton.
Mrs. Paul Lawrence is spending this week with
her daughter in Natchitoches.
DR.. J. w. Mobley is spending the week in Min
eral Wells, Texas, recuperating.
Miss Mamie Gibson, of Lindale, Texas, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. j. w. Oneal.
Mr.. E. E. Walker and Mr.. D. c.. Elston left last
week for prospecting tour in Texas.
Misses Lizzie and Maude McAnn spent last week
with their brother, DR.. D. j. McAnn, of McDade.
Miss Ludie Platt has returned home from a
months attendance at the Normal in Natchitoches.
Miss Minnie Ward, of Homer, is visiting here,
and is guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. G. R.
Wafer.
Mr.. r. B. Pace, who purchased the Allen Bros.
& Wadley "cut over'' lands was here Saturday
looking over the property.
Mr.. Jake Foster, from the river is here to-day
looking into saw mill deal with Mr. r. G. James.
They expect to enlarge the Wilson James mill and
move it into town.
Monday, July 8, 1907
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Final Report of Grand Jury.

To the Hon. c. Drew Judge of the Second judicial District
Court holding sessions in and for Bossier Parish, La
We, the Grand Jury, empaneled for this term of
your Honorable Court, beg leave to report as fol-
lows:
That we entered upon the discharge of the duties
imposed upon us with full knowledge of our re-
sponsibility, and have discharged same with care
and diligence.
We have inquired into all the infractions of the
criminal law brought to our knowledge, and after
examination Of all cases presented, we have re-
turned thirty two true bills and ignored eight
charges.
We have been informed that many Of the resi-
dents of this parish Of the opinion that it is not
in violation of the law to sell certain drinks as
beverages that contain small per cent Of alcohol,
but this is not true, for the contrary it isa vo
lation of the law to sell any kind OF liquors or
beverages that will produce intoxcation.
We have examined the Offices Of the Sheriff and
the Clerk, and also the JAIL and find them in good
condition.
We wish to extend thanks to Your Honor and
other officers for courtesies shown US during our
labors.
Wherefore, we ask that this, our final report, be
received, and that we be discharged from further
duties at this term of Court
Respectfully submitted,
A. B. MURFF, Foreman.
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Teachers Examination.

All persons interested in the public schools of
Bossier Parish will please note the following:
BATON ROUGE, La, June 10, 1907.
7othe Parish Superintendent:
My Dear Sir: The next regular examination of
teachers (white and colored) for certificates of
qualification will be held on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, July %, 80 and 81.
Yours very truly,
J. B. AswELL, State Sup't.
D By virtue of the foregoing letter, l announce
that the next teachers examination will be held at
The Court House in Benton at the time mentioned
abovc
All new teachers and all others whose certificates
ae out of date will be required to take the exami
! ration If they expect to teach in the parish.
Jos. E. JOHNSTON, Parish Sup't.
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A GOOD MATCH.
( An Animal Story for Little Folks. !


"Where are you making fur?" said
Mrs. Waddles to Mr.. dander as she
came upon him one spring morning.
''Pm not making fur at all, madam"
he replied. smiling; "rm making feath-
ers.'
"Oh, excuse mel" she began. "Y0u
are so quick at repartee'-
"Not. at all, madam. You're wrong
again. I was the only quack at the
party is what you should have said"
"0h. you bright boy! But what are
you going to do with yourself? / see
4 tablet and pencils in your possession.
I suppose you have some great scheme
on"
Eyes, have just invented new ma
chine to turn swamp mallows into
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11
Local Happenings
/ Continued Story of Current Events
We we're stuck.
1-hrae GOOD showers this week.

We we're stuck.
Tbree good showers this week.
Have the Banner follow you on your visits.
Miss Virginia Dorman, of Arcadia, spent several
a,s of last week in Benton as a guest of Miss
Mabel Scanand.
Rev. w. A. Zeiger, of Rocky Mount, filled his
regular appointments here Sunday, and was also a
visitor later in the week.
Mr.. /. p Lay, Of Gillian, was here the latter
nart of last week on visit to his sister, Mrs. H.
Neeson, and other relatives.
Miss Myrtle Ivey, of Denton, Texas, left Monday
for her home after short but pleasant visit at the
home Of her uncle, Mr.. w. E. Ivey.
Mr., B. F. Onea was visiting friends here last
saturday. He and his son, B. F., jr., returned to
their home in Minden the following day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Wheless, of Alden Bridge,
together with several of their children, left day
: last week to visit the jamestown Exposition.
nsr Read the offer made on our fourth page by
the Merchants Association, of Shreveport. They
advertise, ga free trip to Shreveport and RETURN
Miss Edith Hudson, of Monroe, left Monday to
visit the Misses Whited, of Alden Bridge, after
Spending some days here as guest of Misses
Bessie and Martha Johnston.
Mrs. S. H. Dowell and children, of Alden Bridge,
left the latter part of last week to visit relatives
and friends living in and near Mexico, Mo-, Mrs.
DowePs old home. They do not expect to return
until after the heated season has passed.
Mrs. w. H. Scanland and her two younger
daughters, Miss Mabel and Matte Belle, left
Tuesday to visit DIR. and Mrs. j. M. Scanland, OF
Warm Springs, Mont. They do not expect to re-
turn home until the latter part of August.
Mr. ]. H. Taylor is here on a visit to his sister,
Mrs. H. v. Mirers, whom he has not seen for some
years past. At one time Mr.. Taylor lived in
Belcher, but during the past six years he has done
little else but travel for pleasure. His last stop
was in st. Louis.
Mrs. Sue McGee (nee Miss Sue Doyle, of Doy-
]. .line) and her daughter, Miss Leslie McGee, o1
Sherman Tex, left yesterday for their home after
visit of several days at the home of Mr.. J. F
Edwards. Mrs. McGee left Bossier Parish perhaps
thirty years ago, and this is her first visit back to
: hcr old home in some years.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11

Moved and carried, that oil teachers in the parish
be required to appear on the school grounds OF
their respective schools not later than Si5 O'Clock
am. and to remain at the school until the proper
hour for iismissing in the afternoon.
Looking forward to the protection and preserva-
tion Of all school property, apparatus, etc, the
Superintendent was instructed not to pay the last
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11
STATEMENT

OF the condition of the Bank of Benton, Benton,
La, at the close of business June 20, 1907:
RESOURCES
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o. i

For a bargain in machinery address
Mr.. G. G.. Allen, Of Red Land.
For SaIc-A pattern for building an
excellent fishing boat. Has never been
used. Take it at cost. Inquire at this
office.
/ am agent for the Excelsior Laundry,
Of Shreveport. Bring your soiled linen
in every week. Basket sent out Wednes-
days, returned Saturdays. H. v. Miers.
Wanted-A good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect water filters, re-
failing from S1.50 to S8; 100 per cent
profit to agents; exclusive territory
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo-.
Mrs. M. E. Belcher, now of Mineral
Wells, Texas, has authorized us to an
nounce to her Bossier friends that she
has opened boarding house in that
place and would be pleased to have them
stop with her when there.
A Home at Bargain. Would you
like to buy good, comfortable 8-room
residence in live and growing town
with an excellent high school at about
your own price? That's what this offer
amounts to. Address the local editor OF
the Banner for terms.
Zone dime a line'' under this head
means for the first insertion; each snb-
seauent insertion (without change) )
cents per line. When the same matter
| is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
| is 31s cents per line.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11

h9- If you want to buy good home
cheap, drop in and we'll tell you where
you can find it and make you price. 1t
is located in a healthy, fast growing and
favorably located town in North Louis
lana. See our Dime-a- Line Column.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11
DR.. E. G. Allen. Of Shreveport.

O1' e 0' TssS"s OH oSvSPVSs
Announces that he has opened an Office
in the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is
graduate of both schools and carries
full line of homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11
Notice, Masons.

gu Sunday, July 81, 1907, Bellevue Lodge No. 95,
and A. M, will hold burial services at the grave
of our deceased brother, DR.. H. H. Barnacastle, at
Fillmore Cemetery (two and half miles north of
Haughton) at IL o'clock am. All Masons are in
ssoQ 70 De present. A. H. RATCL1FF,
Secretary Bellevue Lodge.
The Bossier banner., 1907-07-11

months salary of any teacher until all school prop
erty placed in the said teachers charge has been
turned over to the local trustees in good condi
tion as when received Ordinary wear and tear ex-
cepted) and receipted therefor. This receipt must
accompany the last report.
Moved and carried, that 81 per pupil, on each
month, be appropriated for the transportation of
Mr.. ]. w. Wallace's children to Benton High
School,
The report of the Treasurer for the quarter end
ing June 80, 1907, was presented, examined, ap-
proved and vouchers burned. 1t follows:
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-03
PEOPLE AND THINGS
Interesting Collectionof
Subjects
RANDOM SNAPSHOTS

Washington, Oct. 2.-There Is a
lot Of paper money issued by the
United States which few people
would recognize If they saw it. The
other day there came out Of the
vaults OF bank at Rochester, Ind,
package Of SIS national bank notes
Of the issue Of 1865. They showed
on one side an engraving of a his
torical character, the diverse side
showing man presenting an Indian
maiden to three women, emblematic
OF Europe, Asia, and Africa. These
bills, which have been practically out
of circulation for some time, we're
hailed as counterfeits and when the
cashier Of the Rochester bank went
to Chicago and tried, for curiosity,
to pass them over the counters of
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One I rice Clothier.

Tie Charleston Women's Improve
mem League will meet Friday even
1ng with Mrs. G. w. Muse at her res
1dence on Piedmont street.
Mrs. c. H. James was confined to
her bed the first Of the week with
a. severe. attack of grippe. -.
Miss Stella James substituted at
Washington schooi'>M onday' for Miss
Amy Hutchinson, who was i'll.
Mrs. George Bailey is visiting
friends at Huntington.
The local lodge or the G.. u. O. of
o. T.. and Household Of Ruth cele-
brated their anniversary Thursday Of
last week by having an outing at
GlenWcod park. In the evening they
assembled at. the First Baptist
church where an excellent program
was rerdered, the chief feature be-
Ing sn address by Pres. J. McHenry
Jones, OF the West Virginia Colored
Institute.
Mrs Cora Alexander and Miss Bes-
sic Johnson have returned to their
home In Cleveland, Ohio, after spend
ing several weekS here the guests of
Mrs. Maria Alexander. They were
accompanied by Miss Lena Alexan-
der, who will attend school in Cleve-
land ,
Mr.. I. M. Carper returned to the
city Friday, her vacation having
been suddenly terminated by the
death Of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
QUEENS.
Prof. c. w. Boyd, principal of the
Garrett school, has as his guest his
mother. Mrs Ellen Boyd. His sis
ter. Mrs. Jessie Bruce, who spent last
week with him, returned to her
home a. Thomas Saturday.
The funeral Of Mrs. Julia Erskines
was conducted at the First Baptist
church Monday by the pastor, Rev.
S. f. Bullock.
Mrs. Ella N; White, who was call
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Mrs. Allen Barnett has returned
from ten days visit to relatives and
, friends at Huntington
I1ems intended for this column
should be sent to this office not later
than Wednesday noon.
>, Mrs, Maggie Wright, who is nurs-
ing Mre. Carrie Wells at Longacre,
was in,the city Saturday on business.
-, MISE Kathryn Hawkins, Of Lorain,
o. the CREST Of Miss Rilla An
dersoH last week.
Mrs. G." A. Napier has returned
fton q two weeks visit to Washing
ton and Jamestown.
Mrs. w. II. Walker, who spent the
past five weeks visiting her parents
at TnIewell, Va, returned to the city
Sunday. -.
{ The funeral Of Ernest Cough, who
died Monday of typhoid fever after
an illness Of three weeks, was con-
Quoted yesterday at his late residene
CD the South Side. The deceased
was q member, Of Capitol City Lodge
No, i. Ketof P. and the Uniform
( Rank; beth of which were in attend
ance OF the funeral services.
4. Miss Lena Rice, who was employ
ed at the peoples Grocery during the
past .sltrSafner, as clerk, left for Fire
Creek yesterday where she will open
school. She is succeeded by, Miss
Sallie Powell, who arrived in the city
recently from Roanoke, Va.
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ed here by the deathIo OF her daughter,
Mrs. Cuzzens, will remain In the city
9 few days before returning to- her.
home at Mt. Vernon. N. Y. .@}l. +. i
Henry Mitchell has gone Ito Pitts
burg tos an indefinite stay. w. 49,
Miss Bessie Taylor is slowly re-
covering from an attack of fever.
Mrs. O. M. Mitchell has returned
from, trip to Virginia. .<...
Mrs. Ida Howard, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Drucil-
la kpc1, for the past two weeks, re-
turned Tuesday to he home at Gin
cinIat1, accompanied by her son.
headquarters for all styles OF hair
goods, Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol st.
Rev. W. E. Walker arrived in the
city Tuesday : evening from Pitts
burs. Pa, where he had been in at
tendance upon the Annual Confer
ence Of the A. M. f.. church. (Rev.
Walker speaks very interestingly Of
the meeting, which was the largest
IT. the history of the district. Among
other important legislation the deci-
sion 10 institute a'conference for this
state IS especially pleasing to West
Virgin}ans. The institution of the
confeel nee, however, Is dependent
upon ar. increase in membership to
5000. there being now about 1000.
Rev. Walker was asked for by the
Euclid Avenue church in Pittsburg
and the church at Washington, Pa,
but at bis request he was returned to
the st. Paul church in this city in
order to carry out his plans for it's
urbuilding. Rev. J. w. Carter, for
merly OF this city but now located
at Huntington, was transferred to
ConGellsville, Pa. Rev. S, P. West,
the. presiding elder, was elected a
delegate to the Geperal Confer
enCe.
IN the death Of Mrs. Lorena Cuz-
zens, wife Of Prof. George L.. Cuz-
zens. Thursday afternoon of" last
week. there passed to the Great Be-
You'd che Of the most estimable wo-
meu OF this community. Mrs. ~Cuz-.
IONS had been Ill only a week and
her death was q shock to both her
family ind friends. -.
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at the Simpson Nj.
f.. church, which was crowded to it's
utmost capacity by those who were
present to show their esteem for the
deceased and sympathy for her be-
family. The floral offerings,
of which there was large number,
Ware veIy beautiful and attested the
high regard In which she was held
by the various organizations of which
she was valued member. and her
host OF friends.
M's. Cuzzens is survived in her i'm
mediate family by three sons and
three daughters, most Of whom are
small, Snd the separation of these
among her relatives Is, one Of the
saddest features Of her untimely de-
mise.
The: Womans Loyal Union met
last Monday night with Mrs. Alex
andef''pn; Sent8 street. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Annie
Smith On Lewis street. Arrange
ments were made for the public
meeting On the 14th inst. The pro-
grap,me will be as follows: = ="
Song-By the Club. ~. ... ~.
Recftation--Mrs. Alexander .sy..:
Duet-Mr. w. Hank and Mrs.
Thomas .t,.. -
Sold Mrs. Lewis ,....
Kecitation--Mrs. Jefferson. ,.s:,H
Solo--Mrs. Anthony. =
Recitation-Miss, B. Mallory. -.
Recitaiion-Miss Johnson. =
. Recitation--Mrs. Dora Moss. 49,
TryR
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AS part payment ON orrSs
special Red Linen table 4 az
mask. Sells at soc the yard
"oou Time to buy, as this ofYerts
IS good only Friday and satsar
day. I.l't s, ~ o; ss1
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-10

stairs" And then all four in the front hail. find
ing it embarrassing to pass melancholy Banry on the
stoop, but all four determined to be Jantors AZ iour
going the house to sweep there, tire Mixers
pausing to whine.
oh we're so sorry you're going to leave us, Mt
Bantry! We always said you was such nice gentle
man
oh such nice gcntlemanw Head over heels to
sweep down the next house But the hesdlong rush
stopped by something overheard by Mixer Tic
heard Bantry saying to and woman: .
We'll, those people seem to be i'll charge now you
better see them if you want rooms"
Mixer turned about caught lrs wfe's long arm
yankcd her about with him; both ran back to the
stoop.
Have you rooms to rent1" A bulldog. looking
woman, fiat and remarkably wide nosrils; un.
smiling, stold face; fine, fresh compcxion tousseled
hair And with hanging head
"Oh, yes we have noor| from the Mixers
They looked at each other eyes blinking with cum
They led the way to a door, puncurcd as if it had
been gating gun target where many dittcrent-szed
The Mixers rented the only vacant floor in the
Row.
Into tire third house with Jumpers-Whitc Jacket
just emerging from the second house Mrs, Iarino
patcd and adjusted her turban, Tarno stumbled over
his broom. They glanced Up the street Bantry had
wandered away but two strangers we're standing on
the stoop of Number $50.
Maybe they want to rent the third floor Mamie
from Tarino I'VE rent the floor to them, and then
where will the Mixers be with the agent? We get him
tenant and he gives us the job, sure thing gV
Tarno caped up the and alarmed the strangers
by forcing them back in the doorway so that if the
Mixers should appear the Mixers should know moth
ing of this coup
A placid, motherly looking old lady, hands calmly
folded i'll front of her upon little leather bag And
her son; irregular featured young fellow of twenty;
mouth that seemed to sprawl from cheek to check;
softnanncred, looking not very strong.
I'VE heard you have a floor to let here"
The excited little Tarino pushed them into the hall
and up the stairs. Mrs. Tarno followed with stately
tread, turbaned head held high
And to be the Tarinos had floor to let Bright,
fine rooms, with sunbeam tlrat in almost five
minutes every clear day!
What is it these young people saying, Eddie"
asked the old lady Deaf old lady! Convincing argu
ments and descriptions quite thrown away But:
"Yes. these will do very well. Well move
right ill.,"
Then back to sweep down more houses. Busy Mix
chuckled and nudged each other slyly. Busy