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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
MIGUEL 0. ALFAU

Agente viajero del Recubera-
dor de la SaLud de la National
Drug Agency. Sc hace cargo
de cualquier comisi6n que Sc le
confie, como tambien cobro de
cuentas. Presenta buenas refe-
rencias. Direction Ilo Sol Street
San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
Sc vende

TN condominio de mas de una
tercera parte en- la hacienda
Santa Rosa de Bayamon, la
cual Sc compone en- su totalidad
de ochocientas cuerdas.
Informes: Notaria de Con
zalez Darder, San Jose,8, altos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
Un articuIo de "The times''
PidiendO aclaraciones

Nueva York, sabado.-El articulo de It he
Times" pidiendo Lord Tweedmouth que pu-
bique una carta del Kaiser Guillermo, en- la
que Sc contienen exgencias inadmisibles para
la Gran Bretana, es muy comen Iado
Ell articulo de The Times" ha causado
sensation enorme. Ell gobierno permanece ca
llado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
las precauciones
tomada9 en- 4 londres
En- provision de otros conflictos

Nueva York, sabado-Los despachos reci-
bidos de Paris dicen que ell gobierno ingles ha
tornado las precauciones mas exageradas para
evitar que las muchedumbres irrtadas, por las
propagandas que ahora sc hacen, cometan al
gun aCto de violencia contra Ia representation
de Alemania en- LOndres
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
Sobre Cd presu-
puesto de Manila
Las inquietudes del Kaiser

Nueva York, sabado-Aunque Sc descono-
ce en su totalidad y pormenores, el documen-
to que Sc dice suscrito por ell Kaiser CUTLER
mo, sabese que pide aclaraciones sobre Ell pre-
supuesto de Marina votado ultimamente por
las Camaras inglesas
La carta del Kaiser ha producdo muy
mala impression.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
Una c rnpa1a excitadora
La prensa secundando al Times

Nueva York, sabado.-La prensa de opo-
sicion inglesa comen tando ell articulo de The
Thimes", dice que es intolerable la intromision
alemana y que el goberno de Londres debe i'm
poner un energico corrective a los desmanes
del Kaiser, que tienen precedentes en- la po
Utica international.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-07
EXcitaCi6n 1,einante
EN- Inglaterra
La intromisi6n de Alemania

Nueva York sabado.-Los despachos que
sc reciben de Londres, dicen que reina gran
excitacion en- Inglaterra, con motive de c1er-
tos rumores circulantes que han descub1erto
una pretendida intromision de Alemania en- los
asuntos ingleses Ell Times, ha publicado
un articulo sensational.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
BENTON, La, Thursday. April 9. 10

BENTON, La, Thursday, April 2, 1908.
The School Board in and for Bossier Parish met
this day in regular session, roll call showing the
following named members present: j. n Plat,
President; J. H. Belcher, A. J. Demoss, j. F. Nc
Kinney, J. E. Rogers, L. c. Biggs, N. w. sentell
and J. B. Thompson.
The minutes of last meeting were read. and
approved.
Moved by Mr. Sentell, that Mr.. John S. Boggs be
paid first grade pay during the time he taught
under provisional certificate. Motion lost
Moved by Mr.. Belcher, that Mr. Sentell's offer to
pay the Board SIS for the timber left over after
building the Mllar's Bluff Russell School house be
accepted. Carried.
The Board then took recess till pm.
At the hour appointed all members were in their
seats.
Mr.. j. M. Henderson, of Rocky Mount, being
present, read petition requesting the consolida-
ton of the Concord and Larkin Schools with the
Rocky Mount and Center School,
Whereupon it was moved and carried, that we,
the School Board, do recommend the consolidation
of the Rocky Mount, Concord, Caney and Valley
Schools at some central point, and request the
patrons to hold an election for that purpose on
Tuesday, the 21st day of April, at Rocky Mount,
for consolidation and location. The house to be
built free of cost to the School Board.
On motion, it unanimously carried that the
Midway School be and it is hereby consolidated
with the Linton School, and Mr.. Will Dalrymple
appointed transporter at salary of $40 per month";
On motion, duly carried, Prof. W. A. Fortson
authorized to collect all bills due Benton High
School for lumber and other building material
recently sold to various persons, with instructions
to turn over the money to the School Treasurer,
after which the Secretary instructed to pur-
chase $50 worth of appliances for said school,
The Board then adjourned until $50 o'clock the
following day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Here's Your Chance.

For some weeks past we have advertised
in our columns a list of magazines and
newspapers with which we have made
clubbing arrangements, the reduced rates
being open to new cash subscribers only.
Beginning with this week we will accept
subscriptions at the clubbing rates adver-
tised from any regular subscriber to the
Banner who has his subscription paid a
full year in advance. In other words, If
you are paidin-a advance subscriber to
the Banner, select the club you want and
remit us the amount named in the last
column, less 81.
It will be plainly seen that this will not
in the least increase our subscription list,
as those who will take advantage of the
offer are already subscribers. We are
merely doing this to shor you that your
present and past subscription patronage is
appreciated Take advantage Of as many
Of the clubbing offers as you like.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Respectfully,

j. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Twenty dollars was appropriated and ordered
paid to expert bookkeeper in auditing the books
in trdnsitu from the old to the new School Treas
urer.
Mr.. F. B. Ogden's account for transporting five
children to Benton High School was allowed at
$3.50 and the same was ordered paid.
Moved and carried that Superintent Johnston be
and he is hereby authorized and instructed to ad-
verise in the Bossier Banner for bids for the de-
pository of the Bossier Parish School funds and
report all bids to this Board at its next meeting.
On motion, the Superintendent was instructed to
purchase sufficient number of patent desks to
supply the needs of the Linton School, and to pay
for same in warrants drawn on the Tenth District
special funds. He was further authorized to pur-
chase necessary supplies for the Superintendent
and Treasurers Office and instructed to present his
bill at the next meeting of the Board for allowance.
All the white teachers of the parish were re-
quested to attend the State Public School Teach
ers' Convention, to be held in New Orleans on the
9th, 10th and nth insts., with promise of no de-
duction from salary.
There several other features pertinent to the
schools discussed and passed upon, which will not
be published till next week.
J. N. PLATT, President.
Jos. E. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09

ReE~I have been using Virginia Carolina Fertil-
izer for years. 1t has increased my cotton crop 100
per cent With the boil weevil to fgh, this is the
way to make cotton, together with the adoption of
early seed. AS the Police Jury has discontinued
the offering of premiums, l now offer one ton of
Virginia Carolina Fertilizer to the farmer who
uses the said fertilizer and makes the most cotton
to the acre. The land to be measured and the cot
ton weighed by the member of the Police Jury from
the ward and disnterested farmer.-J. E. Adger.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
About Our Coming Parish Fair.

Ho! We farmers of Bosser who are interested in
our Parish Fair.
Remember, that fair doesn't take place this
year until the latter part of October, when all
crops of every kind, as well as our fall gardens,
will be fully matured. So, of course, we can make
for big improvement in all exhibits.
Bossier has stood at the head so far in her agri-
cultural exhibits at the State Fair Now that we
are going to have sharp competition at the State
Fair next November, let us all who are interested
in Boosters determine that banner shall
$500 prize.
Now, to the boys under eighteen years of age !
want to say that going to give you first
and second premium again this year for your best
agricultural exhibit. But, boys, don't fudge
Don't go out in sdad's field and gather the best OF
that you must have few acres for your own, and
grow everything for yourself that you expect te
bring to the fair to exhibit Compete for the honor
of being the best boy farmer in Bossier Parish as
we'll as for the prize.
And let me tell you some pretty girl who want:
to help some good, industrious young man build {
home on the farm among fruits and flowers, singing
birds and waving fields of grain will be coming tt
see your sister-and, casting "sweet eyes, at TIT
! best bow farmer in Bossier Parish.
! E. M. LAUGHLIN,
| Vice President Bossier Parish Fair Assn.
Alden Bridge, La, April I, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Plain Dealing.

Mr.. j. S. Gray, of Dodson is here this week on
a visit to his family.
Mr.. S. H. Cochran and family have moved into
their pretty new home.
Mr.. S. R. Doyle, Principal of the Alden Bridge
School was visitor Sunday.
Mr.. ]. L. Crawford is reported to be very sick 1t
is feared he has swamp fever.
Mrs. J. E. Murray, of Shreveport, is visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Cochran.
Mrs. J. S. Boggs of Burgess, is here this week
on visit to her sister, Miss Curtis Sibley.
Mr.. J. c. Cline, who is now employed at Athens,
was her during the week on visit to his family.
Mr.. Robert Johnston, now employed by the Plain
Dealing Telephone Company, spent yesterday at
his home in Rocky Mount.
Rev. Carr, an evangelist, is now conducting
series of tent meetings in this place, which will
perhaps be continued for ten days.
Mr.. Benton Boggs, student in Tulane Univer-
sity, New Orleans, came home yesterday afternoon.
We are glad to have Benton with us again.
Miss Matte Swindle, who for several weeks has
been visiting Mrs. r. B. Martin, of Rocky Mount,
and Mrs. H. H. Smith, Of Cotton Valley, returned
home Monday.
Miss Blanche McClenaghan, one OF Plain Deal
ing's most popular young ladies, returned last Sat-
urday from an extended visit of several weeks with
friends and relatives living in Belcher.
The Rocky Mount baseball team played game
with the home team last Friday. The score was
10 to in favor Of the Plain Dealing team. 1t is to
be hoped the boys will come again when they are
in better practice.
/ Misses BESSIE Stroud and Pearl Wyche are visit
ing the formers home in Belcher. Since Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Stroud removed from here Miss Bessie
has continued her studies in our school, making
her home with Mrs. H. C. Wyche.
Wednesday, April s, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Red Land.

Rev. Mr.. Walker filled his appointments Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. N. w. Stewart we're guests Of Mrs.
Rupert Butler Sunday.
Mr.. Keoun, of Arkansas, visitor with his
son, Mr.. J. B. Keoun, last week.
Mr.. T. M. Davis spent last week in Rocky Mount
with his daughter, Mrs. G. M. Mckinney.
Mrs. Helen Martin and Mrs. Crawford Of Plain
Dealing, we're guests of Mrs. Matte Barnett Mon
day afternoon.
An entertainment was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Adophus Johnson last Friday night that was very
much enjoyed by all present. HARLEY.
Tuesday, April 7, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Estrayed

A SMALL BAY MARE, 6 or s years
old, scar from old wire cut on lower
right shoulder, scar on back of neck,
or wethers. Has been gone for about a
month. A liberal reward will be paid If
returned to my plantation.
w. E. IVEY.
Benton, La, April 2, 1908. If
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09

For Sale-Two Duroc Jersey Bears,
six months old, subject to registration;
price, $40 each.-E. 0. Brock, Arkana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09

The Sheriff's bill, for the purchase of necessary
account book, and the Treasurer's bill for same,
the former at 1925, the latter at 50, allowed
and ordered paid.
On motion, Mr.. Plat was authorized to draw
from the funds now on hand to the credit of the
Seventh District as much as S46S13, and instructed
to pay same on the debt now due for the erection
of Haughton High School building, and Mr.. SEN
tell was authorized to draw from the Ninth District
funds $780, to be paid on similar debt now stand
ing, for the Plain Dealing High School. The
Secretary was instructed to issue the necessary
warrants.
The following is the Sheriff's report, which was
examined, approved and ordered filed. 1t follows:
To the Honorable President Members School
of Bosser PARISH
Gentlemen: l respectfully submit to your hon.
orable body the following report Of collections from
all SOURCES for the quarter ending March 81 1908:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
200 bushels Of Speckle Peas for sale,
$3.50 per bushel.-W. G. Burt, Benton.


200 bushels Of Speckle Peas for sale,
$3.50 per bushel.-W. G.. Burt, Benton.
For Sale-Two Duroc Jersey Bears,
six months old, subject to registration;
price, $40 each.-E. 0. Brock, Arkana.
Bring me your old Panama and Felt
Hats. Am agent here for the Excelsior
Laundry, and can have them made to
look new again. New bands inside and
outside when desired.-W. J. Miers.
For several years past, including our
order this spring, we have bought all
our shrubbery and flowers - cuttings,
young plants, bulbs, etc. from Jos. W..
Vestal & Son, of Little Rock, Ark.
They have always treated us fairly and,
aside from this, their plants, having been
grown in the South, are acclimated and
we experience no trouble in getting them
to grow here when transplanted. This
is their chief claim for the patronage OF
those of this community. And it is a
good argument within itself. You should
buy your plants and cuttings as near
home as possible if you would meet with
that degree of success your efforts de-
serve. Write for their handsomely illus
trated catalogue. Editor.
"One dime line' under this head
means for the first insertion; each sub
sequent 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 80 cents per line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09

KEITH. Died, near Antrim on the list,
Mrs. P. c. Keith, aged seventy three
years. The interment took place in Cot
tage Grove Cemetery on the I'd, large
concourse Of sorrowing friends and rel
atives following the remains to their
last resting place. F.
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Topics of a Week
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Patch up your fishing tackle.
Red River is getting pretty full.
Mr.. L. c.. Biggs, of Bellevue, is here on
business to-day.
Mr.. H. H. Montgomery, of Plain Deal
mo. was here on business last Saturday.
Mr.. J. j. Robertson, of Carterville, was
visitor in Benton the latter part of last
week.
Mr.. E. M. Laughlin, of Alden Bridge,
was buying cattle in this community
Wednesday.
The verses we run elsewhere in this COL
umn were written by one of our sixteen
year old readers.
Misses Della and Matte Brown went to
Shreveport Sunday to hear sermon by
Bishop Seth Ward.
Mrs. E. E. Simpson, of Hunter, is here
on a visit to Mrs. L. G.. Smith, her sister,
and other relatives.
The Presbytery for this, the Red River
District, will be held in this place on the
14th, 10Th and 10Th.
Prof. JOS E. Johnston, Parish Superin-
tendent of Public Schools, is visiting
schools in North Bossier.
Prof w. A. Fortson returned Monday
afternoon from Vivian, where he spent
several days on business.
We are told that the Parish Teachers
Institute, usually held for week every
spring, will not be held this year.
After an absence of about ten days
Misses Mary and Rosa Smith returned
home from Hot Springs, Ark, Saturday.
A big dance will be given in Belcher
tomorrow night. The local editor thanks
the committee for an invitation for himself
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Martin and their lit
tie daughter, Florrie, left last week for
their home in Mineral Wells, Texas. They
spent the past several months at the home
Of Mr.. F. B. Ogden, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin S
son-in-law.
Miss Ivey May returned Tuesday from
Coushatta, where she spent several days
very pleasantly with her cousin, Miss
Myrtle Ivey. She is still visitor at
"Linwood,' the home of her uncle, Mr.
W. E. Ivey, but expects soon to leave for
Denton, Texas, her home.
Mr.. S. c. (Sid) Adger, that denizen of
the forests who loves the music of pack
of hounds in full cry as we'll as any de-
votee to the sport in our parish, is still i'm
porting dogs. He got in three new ones
(Wakers) the latter part of last week. He
says they look like stayers.
Mr. w. H. Johnson, we'll known and
prominent resident of Shreveport, prop
erty holder and formerly resident of our
parish, died in Shreveport Monday, aged
fifty -seven years. Death was due to a
stroke of paralysis. His mother, a brother
and eight children survive him.
Miss Trueheart Yarbrough, of Bossiel
City, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. M
Yarbrough, was one of the two young
ladies who won in the Shreveport Times
special subscription contest, which CLOSED
on the 9TH. The other winner was Mis-;
Maud Atkins, of Shreveport. Each wa:
awarded S25 in gold.
After an absence of nearly three months
which time was spent in Dallas, Texas
and Shreveport, Mrs. Sue T. Abney re-
turned home Monday. Her long absence
was occasioned by sickness. She was frs
called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs
Annie M. Taylor, of Dallas, who die'
January 30th Mrs. Abney also becam
Ill about this time and was confined to he
bed there for several weeks.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Correspondence
Hau9htOn.

Mr.. H. c. Henry is on the sick list this week.
Mr.. A. B. Murff, OF Koran, was business visitor
here to-day
Mrs. J. H. McMath is still improving, but is not
able to be out of bed yet.
Rev. J. M. Hickson filled his appointment at
Bisteneau Church Sunday.
Mrs. G. H. Bland and little daughter are visitors
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hail.
Miss Adrian Mailman has returned home from a
two weeks visit to Meridian, Miss.
Mrs. R. L. McAnn has been quite sick during
the past week, but is now improving.
Mrs. T. H. Lawrence and Miss Sallie May Britt
have open millinery establishment here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ev R. Connell, of Koran, are happy
over the arrival of little son, born. on the I'd.
Miss Lizzie McAnn returned home yesterday
from Lincoln Parish, where she has been teaching.
Miss Ethel Elston returned home Saturday from
visit to relatives living in Elm Grove and Nc
Dade.
Mrs. Lucy Gillette, of Navasota, Texas, is visit
ing here this week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. C. Chandler.
Miss Nettie Stidham, of Des Arc, was pleasant
visitor here Sunday. She was the guest of Miss
JOSIE mckinney.
Mrs. Emma Walker and two children left last
Wednesday for Galveston, Texas, where they will
spend several months, and perhaps locate per-
manently.
Jordan Minis, negro living near Koran, was
arrested and taken to Jail last Thursday to be con-
fined and examined for interdiction his mind hav-
ing become deranged over the boil weevil question.
The high school faculty is planning an elaborate
program of exercises for the close. of the school,
There will be four graduates this year. The grad
uating exercises will consume one night, the
primary and intermediate classes another and the
high school and grammar classes third.
The Haughton Cornet Band has been reorganized
with the following named young and boys as
members: T. H. Lawrence, E. S. Majors, Everett
Majors, Forrest Majors, Parks Eston, Murff Oneal,
Joe Elston, jr., Frank Tucker, John Houston, Den
nette Houston, jr., Willie Mailman and Stillman
Willis. They have employed Prof. Ed Petzsch as
instructor, and, if all keep up their present en-
thusiasm, we will soon have good band.
Tuesday, April I, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09

DR.. E. G. Allen, of Shreveport,
Announces that he has opened an office
in the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is a
graduate Of both schools and carries a
full line of homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
Fridays Session.

All members, except Mr.. Biggs, we're present.
The Secretary read before the Board letter
from DR.. Moss, President of the State School Board
Association, urging the Bossier Board to send del
egates to the meeting OF the State Board, to be
held in New Orleans on the nth inst. No action
was taken.
The Treasurer now offered his report, which was
checked up by the Auditing Committee, found
correct and ordered filed. 1t follows:
JOS E. Johnston in account with
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-04-09
The Stars and Bars.

No flag e'er waved at lannon's mouth
And gained more fame in wars
Than did the emblem of the South
The fallen Stars and Bars.
1t iloated from peak and parapet;
1t waved upon the cruisers mast;
And when by bitter foes beset
1t stood until the last.
1t waved DER Gestysburg's fated sod,
From every glen, from eversnhhicket:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-17
ANTI-SAL0ON FORCES
GOING AFTER CANNON
Wisconsin Methodists Told Speaker
Will Join ex-Congressman Jen-
kins in Oblivion.

Neenah, Wis, Sept. 17.-The anti
saloon forces having brought about
the defeat of Congressman Jenkins in
the Eleventh district of Wisconsin in
the recent primary election by assist
ing Irvine Lenroot, are now going af-
ter Speaker Cannon.
Speaker Cannon, with Congressman
jenkins, chairman of the judiciary
committee, are the greatest foes to
prohibition in the country at present
They have worked hand in hand in
the defeat of all bills favoring prohi
bition. We have defeated one. Now
Speaker Cannon must be disposed of. ,
Such was the statement of Rev. U
G. Humphrey of Milwaukee, president
of the Wisconsin Anti-Saloon league
in a speech before the eastern Wiscon
sin Methodist conference yesterday
The remarks of the speaker were re
ceiyed with great applause. 1t is stat
| ed the speeches of Mr. Humphrey ant
Rev. w. G. Cox of Milwaukee, prohi
bition candidate for governor in Wis
consin, who spoke along the same
lines, will be followed up by resolu
tions against Speaker Cannon urging
the people to repudiate him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-17
DENSE FOG CAUSE
OF RAIL DELAYS
Also Number of Serious Accidents Re
ported to Have Resulted, at
Chicago.

Chicago, Sept ia dense fog COW
ering Chicago and all its environs
handicapped transportation companies
today and was responsible for num-
ber of minor accidents. Through pas
senger trains slowed up and suburban
service was delayed through inability
to distinguish signals.
An interurban car from Aurora
crashed into an elevated train on the
Oak Park line, injuring several pas.
sengers. Three crossing accidents due
to the fog were reported to the police
While the Duluth limited train on
the Chicago & Northwestern was wait
ing for a signal to proceed into the
city yards, suburban train crashed
into its rear end. Half dozen per
sons were injured, some seriously on
the suburban train, while those on tht
limited escaped with shaking up.