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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
More About the Parish Fair.

The time for our best exhibits and to
determine who has made the greatest
success in an agricultural way is draw
ing near. In North Bossier the people
are moving around faster and horses are
holding their heads higher, clearly FORE
casting that something of interest is
nearing. The track at the fair grounds
is taxed to its full capacity each after
noon with both riders and drivers. You
will be surprised to see the improvement
in live stock within the past year. Also,
there will be a greater variety of agri-
cultural products than at either of our
previous fairs:
What has the fair done? It makes fat
horses out of poor ones, good colts and
calves out OF sorry ones, large potatoes
out OF small ones, good ears of corn out
OF nubbins, and all things in proportion
have been much improved. Why? Be-
cause the people have been stimulated
by seeing what others have done.
To Judge from the orders that have
come in for special stalls, the live stock
exhibit will be much fuller than ever
before.
/ wish to say that free entrance fee to
the grounds for one day will be granted
each exhibitor. The association wants a
good and Diversified exhibit as well as
more. 1t is thought that the one day
free entrance will serve to greatly en-
large the agricultural display. Every
farmer and truck grower should bring
something. 1t will be appreciated by
both the directors and all visitors.
Having won first prize at the State
Fair for Two successive years, we must
win it again this year, lest We get away
FROM the habit. Bring in your produce,
one and all. Show the world how proud
you are of it and the Great Free State
of Bossier.
Wishing much success to the fair ane
a Jolly good time to each and all visitors
/ / am Yours truly, e. Z. NJ.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
BOssier District Court.

The following criminal cases were
disposed of at the recent term of the
District Court held in Benton; Judge r.
e. Drew, presiding; J. N. Sandlin,
District Attorney.
Sam. Carson, orse-stealing; five
years in the Penitentiary.
jim. Evans pleaded guilty of shoot
Logging, and was sentenced to paw $50.
costs OF suit, or nine months in jail.
Henderson Griffin and Charles Robert
son pleaded guilty to the same offense.
and were given the same sentence.
Nose Young, carrying concealed wea-
pons, was given the alternative of pay
ing S1O fine, or tarrying in Jail 100
days.
Henry Hall, Tawzy Ruggles, Pompey
Johnson, and Lockley Hall, pleaded
guilty to violating the labor contract
law, and each was sentenced to 80 DAYS
in Jail, and costs.
John Cooper and Nose Battiste plead
ed guilty to the same offence, and each
was sentenced to pay s25 and costs, or
60 days in Jail.
Green Hogan pleaded guilty to carry
ing concealed weapons, and was SEN
fenced to work on the public roads 100
days, and pay costs.
Joe Phillips, rape; acquitted.
Jim Russell, aged 10 years, rape;
convicted of assault with intent to COM
nit rape, and sentenced to six months
in the Penithntiary.
Min. Gary, murder; sentenced to the
Penitentiary for life. He killed Josh
Hogans, at Atkins.
Walter Ford, rape; found guilty of an
assault with intent to commit rape, and
sentenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary.
Neal Dandride, mansfaughter; SEN
fenced to seven years in the Penitentia-
ry. He killed Ed. Guy, at Bolinger.
John Shine, attempt at arson; senten-
ced to five years in the Penitentiary.
He pleaded guilty of shooting with in
tent to kill and was given another year.
Jim Richardson, murder; sentenced
to the Penitentiary for life. He killed
Dan Randell, at Bossier City.
Abe Moore, burglary, five years; and
another year on larceny charge.
Phil. Blow pleaded guilty to stealing
cow, and will work on the public roads
for six months.
Sam. Jones, assault with dangerous
weapon; case dismissed.
John Brown pleaded guilty to assault
to assault with dangerous weapon, and
fined S25 and costs; or, 60 days on the
public roads.
Virgo johnson pleaded guilty to lar
ceny, and was sentenced to Is months in
the Penitentiary.
The nine prisoners sentenced to the
Penitentiary were taken to Baton Rouge
by Sheriff Edwards and safely landed
in prison.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
Notice to Contractors.

Dds are hereby invited for the erec-
- ton OF school building at Bolin-
ger, Bossier Parish, La. Bids will be
received up to noon Saturday, Oct. 81,
and then opened. The builders reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
Plans and specifications can be seen
by applying to Prof. Jos. E. Johnston,
Benton, La, or to the undersigned.
NJ. S. BOLINGER, Bolinger, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
October 10, 1908.
Application for Administration

Application for Administration.
In District Court, Bossier Perish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that ]. F.
IN Foster has this day filed his appli-
cation to be appointed administrator OF
the succession Of 2. 7. Griffin, deceased.
Now, this is to admonish all persons
concerned, that if opposition be not
made thereto within the time prescribed
by law, the said applicant will be ap-
pointed administrator of said success
sion as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal of office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 10Th day of October, 1903.
B. A. KELLY,
na.-n Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-10-15
| DRY GOODS
| CLOTHING
| BOOTS and SHOE s
210, 212, 214 and 216 Levee Street,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
Bankruptcy Notice.

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for the
Western District of Louisiana. In the matter
OF Sibley e. Wyche and w. L. Sibley and E.
Wyche Individually, Bankrupt, in Bankruptcy.
THO the Creditors of w. L. Sibley and
i E.Wyche, individually and as part
ners, of Plain Dealing, in the Parish of
Bossier and district aforesaid, bankrupts:
Notice is hereby given that on the 10Th
day of September, 1908, the said Sibley
&: Wyche we're duly adjudicated bank
rupt, and that the first meeting of their
creditors will be held at the offices of the
undersigned, A. D. Land, jr., Referee,
Shreveport, La, on the 21st day of Oc-
tober, AID. 1908, at 3 pm, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bunkrupts, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
A. D. LAND, jr.,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
The Frozen Grad.

ITO Commander Peary and hi. bandl
Why sing the legends of the Holy Grail.
The dead crusaders Of the sepuleher.
While these men live? Are the great
bards all dumb.
Here Is vision TO shake the blood OF
song
And make Fame's watchman tremble at
his post.
What shall prevail against the spirit of
man
When cold. the lean and snsrling wolf of
hunger.
The threatening spear of ice mailed soil
tude.
Silence and space and ghostiy footed fear
Prevail not? Dante In his frozen hell.
shivering. endured no bleakness like the
void
These men have warmed with their own
flaming will
And peopled with their dreams. The wind
from fierce
Arcturus In their faces at their backs
The whip of the worlds doubt and in
their souls
Courage to die-if death shall be the price
or that cold cup that shall assuaEe their
They climb and fall and stagger toward
the goal
They lay themselves the road whereby
they travel
And sue God for franchise. Does he
watch
Behind the lattice OF the boreai lightsS
In that grail chapel of their stern vowed
quest,
Ninety OF Gods long PAGES toward ths
north,
VIII they behold the splendor Of his face.
To conquer the world must man renouncs
the world?
These have renounced It. Had ye only
faith
Ye might move mountains, said the NaI-
arene.
why, these have faith to move the zones
of man
Out to the point where all and nothing
They catch the bit of Death between
their teeth
In one wild dash to trample the unknown
And leap the gates of knowledge. They
have dared
Even to defy the sentinel that guards
The doors OF the forbidden-dared TO hur
Their breathing bodies after the ideal
That like the heavenly kingdom must be
taken
Only by violence The star that leads
The leader of this quest has held the
world
True to It's orbit for a million years.
And shall he fail? They never fail who
light
Their lamp OF faith at the unwavering
fame
Burnt for the altar service of the race
Since the beginning. He shall find the
strange
The white immaculate Virgin of the
North
Whose steady gaze no mortal ever dared
Whose icy hand no human ever grasped.
In the dread silence and the solitude
She waits and listens through the CEN
turtles
For one indomitsble, destined soul,
Born to endure the glory of her eyes.
And lift his warm lips TO the frozen
grail.
Elisa Barker in New York Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Up to Date Paw Car,

4 new pay car has recently been
put into commission on the Mononga-
hela and Conemaugh divisions of the
Pennsylvania railroad. 1t has fine
shower bath, the first to be installed
In any car of its kind in the United
States. There are six sleeping cots Of
cleaning brass, and the interior Of
the car looks like an arsenal, for it
has complete set of the latest
shooting arms, Calculated TO dis
courage the pilfering ambitions of the
nerviest individual. There is a bur-
glar proof safe, which only time can
unlock when set. The banking end
Of the coach can be converted at will
into an observation parlor and an ele-
gantly appointed superintendent of.
fee
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Has "More Heart ThrobS."

The Democrats, on the other hand,
cover the field and handle each Issue
in frank manner. Samuel Gompers
has said that there are more heart
throbs in the Democratic platform.
On one subject the Denver pro-
nouncement is silent, the government
ownership Of railroads. That, how
ever, is not directly in issue in this
campaign, although the Republicans
went out of their way to condemn it.
In the admirably brief Introduction
and closing of the Denver platform
the constant note sounded is that of
the peoples government. Shall the
people rule?' is the overshadowing is
sue" it says in one place. In drawing
the contrast between the two parties
it uses this language:
"The Democratic party stands for
democracy; the Republican party has
drawn to itself all that is aristocratc
and plutocratic The Democratic par
ty is the champion of civil rights and
opportunities to ALL the Republican
party is the party of privilege and pri-
vate monopoly. The Democratic party
listens to the voice of the whole peO-
pie and gauges progress by the pros
perity and advancement of the aver
age man; the Republican party is sub
servient to the comparatively few who
are the beneficiaries of governmental
favoritism."
Taken as a whole, the Democratic
national platform of 1908 is the most
advanced and radical document ever
adopted by leading party in this
country. Truly the world moves.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Corn Eatina Device,

Americans fond of good eating enjoy
sinking the teeth deep in steaming
ear of sweet corn. Yet for the very
habit American taste is misunder-
stood. In England a popular idea pre-
walls that field corn is generally eaten
in the United States, thing the Eng
lishman could not do without offend
ing his national pride. and the French
man considers the mode OF eating it
inartistic. However that may be, as
everybody knows. the favor remains
delicious when the corn is properly
cooked. A new device for eating corn
is in use at well known American
cafe 1t is the invention Of one of the
proprietors, Jacques Bustanoby. A sill
yer prong is inserted in either end Of
the cob by waiter, and the cob rests
in a sort of silver trough of soft but
ter. BY turning the cob several times
it is evenly buttered without any in
convenience.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Il Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience.
c. M. Harden, of Silver City, North
Carolina, says, 81 find Electric Bitters
does all that's claimed for it, For stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't
be beat. have tried it and find it a
most excellent medicine" Mr.. Harden
is right; it's the best of all medicines
also for weakness, lame back, and all
run down conditions. Best too for chills
and malaria. Sold under guarantee at
}. w. Thurston's drug store. 50c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Excursion to Chicago, w., And
Return via Grand Trunk
Railway. y

In connection with. the National Con-
vention of Independence party, Chicago.
H., July 9th and 2Sth, the Grand
Trunk Railway System announces an
excursion, at lowest one-way first class
fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold July Gath and
25th, 1908, valid returning from Chica.
60 on or before July 3lst, 1908.
Two through trains leave Portland
daily, viz, at sos A. NJ. aud $50 P. NJ.
Excellent, quick and comfortable
service is assured to those travelling via
the Grand Trunk.
For further particulars apply to w.
A. Gleeson, Island Pond, VI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Milk Diet For Austrian Soldiers.

muk OttS SOT SAdStElAH 1Oi0I0VSs
Some interesting experiments in the
direction of vegetarianism in regard
to soldiers diet are being made by the
Austrian military authorities. The va
rious cOmmissariat departments have
received orders to test the value Of
milk and milk products. especially
cheese, In the daily dietary Of the
troops. Skimmilk, which is usually
rather despised, is also to be taken
into account. 1t is suggested that re-
cruits would form very good SUBJ
ject for experiment and that they
might be given smaller rations of meat.
with increased allowances of vegeta-
bles and pastry and puddings COM
posed Of milk and cereals. The war
office is especially anxious to ascer-
tain how such a reformed scale Of diet
would meet the requirements OF the
troops in maneuvers and field exer-
eises. 1t Is understood that the pri-
vate soldiers are by no means enthu-
siastic about the new dietary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24

II is charged by the Denver platform
that the present administration has
added nearly $4,000 officials in year
at an annual cost of over SlGOO0.OOO.
During the entire Roosevelt admins
tration nearly 100000 new offices have
been created, exclusive of commissions,
as against 10000 u.ser both the Cleve-
land and Mckinley regimes. The addi.
tional Roosevelt officials cost yearly
SI0,0O0,0OO annually rs against $1,000
900 for those of his two predecessors.
This is denounced as an effort TO per.
petuate power by creating an army of
retainers.
The Chicago instrument says nothing
on this subject
The Democracy charges that Sec
retary Taft's nomination was forced
by the misuse of patronage, a thing
utterly repugnant 10 free government
OF course the Republicans have
nothing To say on this head.
The Democrats insist ou the protec-
ton of American citizens abroad
whether native born or naturalized
demands the amendment of all treaties
which would prevent our citizens trav-
cling in any land and has a word to
say for Americans manufacturing un-
der foreign patents.
In this form the Republican docu-
ment has nothing to say on the sub
ject
The Denver platform demands the
popular election of United States SEN
ators.
The Republican convention refused
to enforce this plank by an over
whelning majority.
The Democratic declaration fayors
an income tax and promises consti-
tutional amendment to make this pos
sible.
The Republican platform is silent on
this head, notwithstanding the fact
that President Roosevelt had recon-
mended both an income and an inherit
ance tax.
The Denver instrument takes a bold
stand against japanese immi migration.
The Chicago platform has nothing to
say specifically as to japanese imml-
grafton.
The Democrats attack the system
which makes it possible for the
speaker of the house of representatives
to control the legislation of that body.
They demand that this popular branch
of the national legislature be placed
again under the control of the peoples
representatives. The Republicans are
silent on this subject.
There are number of policies urged
by both platforms, but in varying Ian
guage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
A Chance for Boys To Make .
Dollar.

We want all the bones we can get.
Can use heads,> hoofs, horns--anything
in the line of bones-if only dry. We
will pay 60c per hundred pounds for
thoroughly dry bones--we can pay even
more if strictly clean, hard, fresh, dry,
boiled butchers hones-and pay freights
from your station if shipped in lots of
200 pounds or more. Ship in barrels
or cheap sacks.
=. S. Page, Hyde Park, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
New Campaiun Element.

This is distinctly 4 new element in
q presidential campaign, the American
Federation of Labor never before hav-
ing declared openly for any candidate.
1t Is unquestionably the most impor-
tant factor in the fight and has the
politicians of both parties guessing.
More in detail the declarations of the
two parties on the various questions
discussed are as follows:
On the tariff the Democracy favors
Immediate revision, placing all trust
products on the free list, also print
paper, pulp, lumber, timber and logs;
material reduction of duties on the
necessaries of life and on all articles
Of American manufacture sold more
cheaply abroad than at home-a gen
eral reduction all along the line prac-
tically to revenue basis.
The Republicans declare for revi-
sion after the next president Is in
augurated. No Indication is given of
the line on which such revision will
be made except that it will follow the
present policy of protection.
On the labor and injunction issue
the Democrats oppose emphatically
any discrimination against labor in in
functions, asking for rigid impartiality,
and protest against the issuance of in
functions during strikes that would not
issue were no industrial dispute in
vOlved.
The most important pronouncement
under this head is in favor of trial by
Jury in all cases of contempt not in the
presence of the court.
The Republican platform contents IT.
self with a plank reiterating the pres
ent law ami with a general recital OF
its labor legislation and a pledge for
more laws in the same line.
Both platforms declare in varying
terms for sn employers liability law
and an eight hour day, and both hint
mt child labor legislation. The Demo
Gratis favor a separate department OF
labor, including a bureau of mines
while the Republicans demand the bu'
reau of mines alone.
On the railroad question the De
mocracy declares boldly for physical
valuation which would squeeze water
from stocks, demands that roads be
prohibited from owning any business
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
New Tennis Racket.

A new tennis racket has been in
vented with slot through the handle
parallel to the fat side. 1t makes the
racket more resilient and enables the
player to give faster serve. 1t Is
also excellent for ground strokes, as
its fexibility adds strength. Then,
too, these slotted rackets allow heav-
Ter weight wood to be used without
making the racket heavier, another
point In their favor. 1t looks as
though they would become popular.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Ciubless Police.

The era of "clubless cop" has
iawned for Chicago. The Toledo idea
advocated by the late Mayor Sam
Jones-that policemen do not need to
be armed with clubs and revolvers and
things of that sort is being tried In
Chicago. This applies, however, only
to the traffic squad Of $50 men. who,
like New York's crossing guardians
really have no use for police heavy
artillery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
By JAMES A. EDCERTON.

TNHE chief questions on which
the Democratic platform takes
clearly defined and distinct is
sue with the Republican decla-
ration of principles may he briefly
stated thus:
The removal of the tariff from trust
products.
The physical valuation of railroads
as basis for rates.
The abolition of labor iniunctions
and jury trial for indirect contempt OF
court.
The rights of the states as opposed
TO the encroachment of the federal
government.
Publicity Of campaign contributions.
Economy of government expenses
and curtailment of ofiiceholders.
Emergency currency issued by the
government instead of by the banks
and the Insurance of bank depositors.
The enforcement of the criminal
law against trust officials.
Curtailment of the power of the
speaker OF the house.
Opposition to the use by the presi-
dent Of official patronage to nominate
his successor.
Independence of Philippine Islands
Popular election of senators.
An income tax.
Opposition to Asiatic immigration.
including the japanese.
There are a few minor issues, but
these indicate the chief lines on which
the present battle of the ballots will
be fought.
On the surface the two platforms
are much alike, but, more closely ex-
amined, the differences are apparent
While they are not very deep nor fun
damental differences. they are suffi-
ciently marked to make one of the
prettiest fights the country has yet
witnessed.
In all candor both platforms are eff
fective documents and as whole are
the most radical ever adopted by
either party. The Republican instru-
ment perhaps excels in literary form
and the Democratic in boldness of ex-
preston and in being more human
and vital utterance.
The Republicans sidestep several
propositions and pass over others GIN
gerly, like walking on eggs, while the
Democrats "talk right out in meet
ing on them all
1t Is noteworthy that the three issues
submitted by the friends of Senator
La Follette-viZ, physical valuation Of
railroads, publicity of campaign ex-
penditures and popular election of SEN
ators-which were jOyously turned
down by vote of about to in the
Chicago convention, are all included
in the Denver instrument.
1t is also worthy of notice that the
Republican injunction plank suited
neither side and called down the criti-
cism of both capital and labor, while
the Democratic pronouncement on the
same subject is even more vigorously
denouncost by the Wall street patriots,
but has the enthusiastic support of
Samuel. Gompers and most of his CO.
workers In the ranks of organized Ia
| bOr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-24
Tereentenary Celebration Que.
bee City, Que,

For this great celebration the Grand
Trunk Railway System have announced
an excursion lowest one-way first class
fare for the round trip. The dates of
sale authorized are July 18th to July 27,
inclusive, and tickets will be valid re-
turning from Quebec on or before Mon
day, August 3rd.
1t is conceded that the Tercentenary
Celebration to be held in Quebec City
July 20th to August 1st, will be the
greatest and grandest Celebration, held
in modern tunes, each day having its
special attractions.
The Grand Trunk Railway Syst em
have issued very nice publication
which includes a complete programme
of each days events, and may be bad by
applying to Mr.. j. Quiulau, District
Passenger Agent, Grand Trunk Rail
way, Bonaventure Station, Montreal, or
any OF the Companys agents. Further
particulars as to rates, etc., may also b Q
had by applying to the same persons.
A fact that the public should cot
overlook is that the Grand Trunk Rail-
way System are now operating through
sleeping cars between Portland and
Quebec, by the train leaving Portland
at $50 P. NJ. daily, which arrives Quebec
early the next morning. On the day
train leaving Portland at sos A. NJ, an
excellent Cafe Parlor Car is operated,
serving meals a la carte.
This good train service and accommo-
dation is sure to make the Grand Trunk
Railway popular route for this travel.