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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

ly after the formation of an associa- ton the producers of paper dropped from 64,000 to 50 900 tons per quarter and the price of paper was advanced $5 ton. Other advances followed un- til the price had been raised $16 ton. The admitted profit of the pool was s1.6O0,000 annually.
 'One of the companies which pleaded guilty is the Continental Paper Bag com pany. which figured in the records of the association as John Smith, It is the sell ing agent of the Internat tional Paper com pany, the officers of which testified be- fore the Mann committee of the house of representatives that the company was not interested, directly or indirectly, through selling agents or otherwise, in any pool or agreement to restrict production.
 "The Petoskey Fibre company, another member of the association, was prohibited by the federal court from joining any pool or agreement to restrict trade at the time of the dissolution of the general paper company of which combination it was a member. The company did not figure ill todays verdict, it's case having been re- ferred to the attorney general on con- tempt of court charge.
 John H. Parks, the manager of the Manila and Fibre association, also ran four other pools or price associations, as he called them From these he drew an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
GERARD WILL HAVE
 BRANCH COURT

Columbus Ga, June 22.-(Special)-The fight which Girard has been waging Tor years to become the county seat of Rus sell county, Alabama, came to an end to- night when, at mass meeting of the citizens there, the suggestion made by Judge of Probate Benton that a branch court house be established in the city was accepted Scale, the present county seat will lend It's active assistance to the movement to have a branch court house at Girard and this means that the com promise that has been proposed will go into effect. Girard agreed to withdraw It's injunction proceedings now pending in the Alabama supreme courc to prevent the Russell county commissioners from pro- ceeding with the repair of the present court house at Scale and this means that tahe contractors, the E. c. Seitz company of Atlanta, will resume work on the court house at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

income of s150000 annually. When the present investigation opened, Parks 1eo to Europe and has been there ever since.
 Names of Companies.
 The following companies pleaded guilty through counsel to violating the sherman law last Friday:
 Amalemink Paper company, North Wa ter Gap, Pa: Bayless Pulp and Paper company. Austin Pa.: Bedford Pulp and Paper company, Big Island, Va; BroWn- vile Paper Company, Brownville, N. Y.; the Champion Paper company, carthage, N. Y; Central Paper company, Muswe- gon. Mich: Continental Bag Paper com pany, Watertown, N. Y.; De Grasse Pa per company, Pyrites, N. Y.; the Dexter Sulphite Pulp and Paper company, Dex- ter. N. Y: Detroit Sulphite Pulp and Pa ne,. company. Detroit Mich; Fletcher Pa her company, Alphena. Mich; Gould Pa her company. Lyons Falls, N Y.; Hart1e Paper Manufacturing company, Steuben- ville. O.. the Island Paper company, Car thage. N. Y: the Jefferson Paper compa- nv. Black River N. Y; the Island Paper companv. Menasha, Wis; Newton Falls Paper company, Newton Falls, Vt; Orono Pulp and Paper company, Orono, Me; the Parsons Pulp and Paper company, Far sons. w Va; the Racquette River Paper company. Potsdam, N. Y.; the Yorkhaven Paper company, Yorkhaven, Pa; Meyer X, Pratt. Lyons Falls, N. T., and the Munisin Paper company Oimited), Mum isin Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

started 1000 men were sent to help fight the flames. The local brigade was entire ly ineffective when 1t came to coping with q conflagration, and the soldiers rendered the best assistance they could, but their bucket brigades were not equal to the task. The fact that there was no efficient command also mitigated against their efforts, and it was not until nearly four hours after the fire had assumed threat ening dimensions that organized effort by the fre-fghters from the other cities was available.
 Among the buildings burned are the St. James Anglican church. the oldest Ap- glican church building in Canada; the Roman Catholic parish church. Drolet, la Londem & Co.'S big department store the Dufrense, Windsor, Dominion and Richelieu hotels, the telegraph offices and the Bell Telephone company's exchange.
 The loss will be considerably s1,O0O,OlO, and it is stated that the insurance com panies will be hard hit. So far no loss of life has been reported. but a woman and two children are reported to have been burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Boy Accidentally Shot.

Columbus Miss. June 22.-(Special.)- Eugene Hayslett, age 15, son of c. c. Hayslett was accidentally shot this morn ing. With two companions of his own age, the party of boys rowed up the Tom bigbee to fish and hunt. About two miles up a crane was spied and Hayslett bank ed the boat and went ashore, gun in hand He cooked the gun to shoot but the bird flew away. Hayslett then placed the gun in the small boat and the ham, mer snapped The entire load entered his lung. The other two boys were not touched. The lad is at the Columbus hospital and his condition is extremely critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
HOTTEST DAY OF
 YEAR IN CHICAGO

Chicago, June 22-The hottest day of the year brought death and suffering to Chi cago. Seven deaths were reported to the coroners office and heat prostrations were numerous. In addition a mad dog scare spread through the city and the chief of police ordered his men to shoot all unmuzzled dogs. A similar order is- sued in Morton Park, a suburb, resulted in the killing of 40 canines in few hours. The thermometer reached 94 degrees at 5 O. clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Madrid, June PA son was born to Queen Victoria of Spain tonight
 Queen Victoria, formerly Princess Ena of Battenburg, and King Alfonso, were married at Madrid on May 31 1906. Their first son was born on May 10, 1907.
 The queen has been staying at La Gran ja, officially known as San Ildefonso.
 The royal physicians were hastily sum- moned early in the afternoon and they announced that normal conditions pre- vailed. The Dowager Queen, Marie Christina; the Infanta Isabella and Pre- mier Maura were immediately advised and proceeded at once to the palace in automobiles.
 As soon as the approaching event was announced, all preparations were made to carry out the usual ceremonies at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
North Carolina Convention.

Asheville. N. C.. June 22.-The demo- cratic convention of the Tenth congress sional district of North Carolina today renomnated Congressman w. T. Craw- ford for Congress. Resolutions instruct ing the district delegates to vote and stand fast to William Bryan at the state democratic convention at Charlotte were adopted by exclamation. William J. Cooke of Buncombe county and T. c. Mills of Polk county were elected dele gates to the national democratic con- vention at Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Russian comnoser Dies.

St. Petersburg, June 22.-The death of Professor Rimsky- -Korsakoff, which oc- cured at his country estate, has caused a deep impression in the musical world in St. Petersburg. The newspapers pub fish long and appreciative articles on the composer The opera "Pikovtianka' pre- sented at the Imperial opera house in 1873 was the first of long series which he produced His last work, entitled "Le- .gends of Kitezh," was presented last season at Moscow. He was GA years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

birth of a royal child. a battery of ar tillery being ordered to the palace to be in readiness to fire the customary salute announcing the birth.
 The accouchement passed off most faY- orably, and the Queen is reported by the physicians to be in excellent condition.
 King Alfonso was radiant with joy when he announced the birth of another son to the few persons waiting in the adjoining room Several members of the royal family arrived half an hour after the birth, and they hastened to congrat- ulate the King on the advent of a prince, who doubly secures the succession to the throne.
 The minister of justice, Marquis Fig uero, arrived 10 minutes before the event just in time to perform the formalities of witnessing, which pertained to his of flee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
TWELVE INJURED
 BY RAILWAY WRECK

Little Rock, June 22.-Twelve persons were injured when a Pullman car at- tached to train No. fl, westbound, on the Rock Island railroad, turned over near Fourche late today. That the wheels struck a l6ink in the rails, caused by the intense heat and left the track, is the of ficial explanation.
 The injured include Conductor J. O. Strange, painfully cut and bruised on head and shoulders still unconscious.
 Stanley Bruce Oklahoma City, right arm broken and partially paralyzed.
 James Oglesby, Fort Smith, Ark.
 J. S. Bell, Amarillo, Tex.
 Mrs. J.~ S. Bell.
 The negro porter was also bruised and cut.
 Others received minor hurts relief train was sent from Little Rock to the scene Of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Relief for Flood Sufferers.

Natchez, Miss, June 22.-Lieut. F. B. Uppham, U. S. A., who is here to investi- gate the flood situation in Adams and Wilkinson counties. has recommended that 5000 rations be issued for the imme- diate relief of the 5000 flood sufferers In the two counties and that the rations be sent four weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
Sherman Visits Herrick.

Cleveland, O.. June 22.-Congressmar James s. Sherman, the republican can didate for Vice President, who is q guest at the residence of ex-Governo- Myron T. Herrick, is said to be slight ly indisposed. He will, however, it Is expected, resume his journey to his home in Utica, N. r., tomorrow morn
 ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautified when coated with Jap-.-lac, and "newness follows the brush." It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
 KEEPERS.

A COAT of Natural Jap-a.1ac applied over old or new linoleum or oilcloth will double it's life, by preserving the coat of varnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

WINDOW and DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
It makes a lot of difference

It makes lot of difference sometimes When you sa1-
 per cent off and say factory prices. Don't forget that it is your trade we want. Profit is not a consideration. We are forced to sell account of set ting the estate of the late J. T. Johnson. The misfortune of the house is your good for tune. We bought for the main store and a branch store. We must sell these goods this sum- mer. Johnson Harris Clothing Co.,, 221 North 20th Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
WRITING PAPER
 MAKERS GUILTY 1wenty-four Companies Plead
 Guiltyto Charges JOHN NORRIS TELLS FACTS MT. Norris Says That John H Parks, Manager of Paper Combination, Has Fled to Europe and Left
 Others to Explain.
JOHN NORRIS TELLS FACTS

New York, June 22.-Twenty- four companies manufacturing Manila writ ing paper were fined 5000 each by Judge Hough in the United States cir cult court today They pleaded guilty on Friday last to maintaining an illegal combination in restraint of trade. They were members of the Manila and Fibre association.
 In imposing the fines Judge Hough said the combination of paper manu- lecturers was a clear violation of the sherman antitrust law, but because of extenuating circumstances he would impose a fine only. The companies have arranged to pay their fines through their counsel.
 The case against the companies was instituted through the instrumentality of the American Newspaper Publishers association for which John Norris Of this city acted as agent. The con- panies composed almost the entire membership of the combine of wrap ping paper manufacturers which was orga nized by John H. Parks in 1906. On complaint of MT. Norris the fed eraI grand jury began an investiga tion of the combine two months ago and on Friday last returned indict- ments against Parks and 25 companies. MT. Parks was in Europe, but Solo, mon M. Stroock, counsel for the com bine, appeared in the federal court and pleaded guilty for 23 of the companies. District Attorney Stimson, who had charge of the case, stated in court that | in view of the fact that the companies had saved the government expense by pleading guilty he was willing that | light fines should be imposed. Counsel 1 for. the companies declared that the l combine was formed two years ago to 1 save them from bankruptcy because | of the meth ods of agents for consum- l mers, who he alleged favored first one l group Of paper mills and then another l in order to cut prices. Counsel also l declared that the combine was dis l solued when it learned that the asso l ciai ion came within the provisions oi l tt sl,.a Ia tV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23
John Norris Talks.

John Norris. chairman of the com mittec of the American Newspaper pub lishers' associations investigation of the newspaper print condition, describ ing the case against the wrapping pa per manufacturers who were fined to- day. said:
 Tn September, 1906, 25 fibre and Manila mills formed the Manila an,l Fibre association, of which John H. Parks was made manager, Immediate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

PORCH FURNITURE should be pro- tected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac. It is best to use the color of the old finish but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-alac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

Jdp-d-ldc.
 WICKER RNITURE coated with Mahogany, Ox-Blood Red, Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac, looks better than ne-v.
 WATER PIPES, furnace fronts, radi- ators hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautified with the use of Jap-a-lac. Use the Gold, Alum iDum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black
 PICTURE FRAMES, candelabra. gas fixtures, lamps, etc, given a coat ot Gold, Alu1ainum or Dead Black Jap-a- lac, are renered almost beyond belief i; the Dead Black produces that beau tiful wrought.iron effect.
 OLD AUTOMOBILES, carriages wagons, agricultural implements, etc Jap-a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black Red, Green or Empire Blue, look 100 per cent better, and are given new life The cost is nominal, and the work can be done by an inexperienced person.
 JAP-A-LAC is household necessity and ca,i be used in hundred and one ways, from cellar to garrett" and is especially adapted for finishing old or new floors and woodwork. Ask youl paint dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-23

income of s150,oO0 annually. When the present investigation opened, Parks ned U Europe and has been there ever since.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
J. A. THIGpEN, Secretary.

NEW RURAL RoUTE.-For some time
past residents of Midway and Linton
and those communities have been making
an effort to get rural free delivery, and
it is believed it will be secured. 1t is
understood that the new route will run
from Benton eastward, then to Thomas
mill by way of new road to be opened
(to begin at a point on the Benton and
Bellevue road one mile out from Benton)
thence to Linton, and following the
lower road to a point about one mile
west of Bodcau bridge, where it will
lead north to the Benton and Bellevue
road, and thence west back to Benton.
Though the roads are far from being the
best, we believe the plan is practicable.
The loop is about rs or % miles. This
would at first seem discouraging, but
would not las subscribers justify it?
Talk it up, gentlemen! Rural free de-
livery helps no little.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
Red Land.

Miss Vashie Keown spent Sunday
with Miss Jennie Belle Goodwin.
Miss Minnie Robertson of Mot was a
guest of Mrs. Rupert Butler Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry of Ida were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Terry Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mizell visited Mr..
and Mrs. Bridges of Antrim Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selmer Dodson of Car
tcrville were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Evan Dodson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burdett Zackery of Car
terviile spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Idom of Bolinger.
Luther Wingate is preparing to take
an active part in the Bossier Fair. His
friends wish him success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus johnson and
sisters of Carterville were guests Of
their mother, Mrs. Lottie Morris, last
Sunday. LOVE.
Monday, October IL, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
Sunday School Work.

To the Sunday Schools Of Bossier Parish:
Mr.. 7. v. Ellzey, the State Secretary
of the International Sunday School As
ISOLATION, will be in Benton on Tuesday,
October 9th, to organize the Sunday
School workers into an association aux
iliary to the State organization. The
movement is not UNCONVENTIONAL. We
want each Sunday School Of every de-
nomination to send at least one delegate.
The pastors are especially urged to be
present and take part.
The delegates may be ladies or gen.
tlemen, lay or clerical.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
The Veterans Meet.

A meeting OF Loudon Butler Camp
No. 400, u. C. ", was held at the Court
House in Benton on Saturday, October
10th. Commander Nattin called the
Camp to order, and Comrade S. M.
Thomas was requested to act as Adjutant.
On motion, Comrades VIII. Scanland
and Thomas Lyles were elected delegates
to the reunion of the State Division, to
be held at Monroe on October 18th and
10Th, and Comrades T. P. Larkin and
j. L. Pierce were elected alternates.
The Camp then adjourned until next
regular meeting.
JOHN H. NATTIN, Commander.
S. NJ. THOMAS, Acting Adjutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
CORRESPONDENCE
Plain Dealing.

Plain Dedllng.
Mr.. Emmett Wyche is candidate for
Game Warden for the parish.
Mr.. w. C. Banks is having repairs
made on his seed house and scales.
Mr.. Robert Carstarphen has gone to
Midland, Texas, where he will spend the
fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Allen of Frost
vile, Ark, were in Plain Dealing last
Sunday.
Mrs. J. E. Murray of Shreveport is
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. H. Cochran.
Messrs. H. H. Montgomery and Win
Kelley, who have been in West Texas
for several weeks, returned Tuesday.
The Directors of the Farmers Union
Warehouse have just secured insurance,
and no doubt cotton will now come in
more rapidly.
The Baptist meeting at this place
closed Sunday night. Baptism was ad-
ministered on that day to eighteen, and
several others joined by letter.
The Directors of the Fair Association
have decided to let rights for cold drink
stands at $40 day; and eating or lunch
counters for $3.50; or, the two in con-
nection, Sis day.
The Bossier Parish Fair Association
is building Is new box stalls, number
of open stalls and poultry houses, and
charging the grand stand. c.. J. Foster
G. Co. have engaged ten box-stalls.
The ladies of the Baptist Church are
rehearsing "Breezy Point" which
will be produced next Friday night in
the high school building. The proceeds
will be used in repairing the Baptist
Church building.
Mr.. r. B. Cavett, of Clarendon, Ark,
but formerly of Bossier Parish, is here
after an absence of 43 years. At the
age of IS years he attended Capt. T. w.
Abney's school at old Red Land, and at
the age of II years left for the war with
the Marks Guards. He is visiting old
scenes, but says Time has swept away
nearly every object of his boyhood days.
He is a Presbyterian minister, and has
lived at Clarendon several years.
Mr.. W. A. Savage of the firm of Saw
age Bros, Shreveport, prospectors for
oil and gas, left Saturday, having spent
several days here. He stated that the
piping at the Phelps Lake well is being
taken out, as no oil or gas was struck.
All the machinery will be sold to anoth-
er company recently organized. The
new company has extension leases and
will put down several wells, if the first
effort is not successful. Mr.. Savage is
recently from his ranch in Texas; also,
Charleston, West Va, bis home. This
is his first visit there in about eight
years. He always speaks of his home
town, its factories, etc., in flattering
terms, and says it has as much wealth
and more pretty residences than any
town of it's size in the United States. II
is in Kanawha County, on the river by
that name, and has population of about
10000.
Wednesday, Oct. IA, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
The u. d. C.'S Meet.

The R. J. Hancock Chapter, U. D. c.,
met for the first time after the summer
holidays, on Friday, October 9th, in the
auditorium of the Benton High School
building. The meeting was opened with
the Lords Prayer, after which the min
utes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The Treasurer's report showed a bal
ance of $3.50, after 81 National dues
had been forwarded to Mrs. Williams,
Treasurer General, I'D. c., Anchor
age, KY.
The President stated that it was in
order to elect delegates to the National
Convention, which meets in Atlanta,
Ca, November nth.
Mesdames Joseph E. Johnston and
Luther Smith were elected delegates,
with Mesdames w. H. Scanland and j.
P. Creswell as alternates.
A Committee of three was appointed
by the President to act upon the Gre
dentials of Mrs. Will Sentell and Misses
Nattin and McCranie. Their creden-
tials being found in accordance with all
requirements, were signed by Mesdames
Johnston, Smith and Alison.
Mrs. P. NJ Colbert (nee Miss Pearl
Dortch), having moved to North Caro-
lima, asked for transfer papers from this
Chapter, which was granted. The r.
J. Hancock Chapter regrets to lose her.
The President put the question to the
house, Shall we send money, or a box,
as Christmas offering to the old Vete-
rams at New Orleans?
1t was seconded and carried that
money be sent; the usual amount, fifty
cents, being assessed to each member,
to be paid before December 18th.
At the last meeting, held in Alden
Bridge July 10th, committee of three
was appointed to write for terms on
monuments. AS yet, only one of the
committee has reported.
There being no further business, the
Chrpter adjourned until Friday, Novem-
Der 18th.
1t is hoped that there will be larger
attendance at the meetings of the Chap
ter in the future. The meetings will be
held in the Auditorium of the high
school building.
MRS. j. S. ALISON,
Recording Secretary