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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
"Uncle Remus."

It is given to few men to create a ma
tional character. or to write themselves
into the hearts of a people Joel Chan
dler Harris was this exceptional man, and
in his death the children of America, old
and young. lose dearly beloved friend.
He gave them great Joy by assembling
the humble folk lore Of the southland and
presenting 1t through the medium of the
lovable old negro story teller. In Uncle
Remus" Mr. Harris offered an epitome of
the best relation between the old time ne
gro and the white people. The quaint re-
lator of the myths and '.critter tales
that have for generations been the house
hold lore of the south stood for a con-
dition that has very nearly passed. and
it is fortunate that so sympathetic, kindly
and faithful a pen was brought into
service 10 the end of preserving the por-
:ait of the old plantation uncle
dir. Harris did for the children of Amer
lea what Mr.. Dodgson. far better known
as Lewis Carroll did for the children
Of both England and America. Blu. his
work was broader. and while no more eff
fective perhaps in Its direct appeal to the
little tolks. ii was more eloquent of the
soil than either Alice in Wonderland or
parsons are difficult and perhaps invid-
ious in such a matter. The striking like
ness between the two men in their work
remains. their wholesome humor, their
Quaintpess of. style and their expression
OF native thought.
joel Chandler Harris was a successful
Journalist in addition to being the creator
OF universally known character He
was a significant factor in the develop
mept of the new south and wrought al
ways for uplift and progress Such men
are of great value to their fellows. espe-
ciauy when they leave behind them per-
manent tokens of their thought and
products Of their pens with the everlasting
charm OF the ''Remus" tales Mr.. Harris
in his way served as historian. as usefully
as the more serious producers of TONES
that tell of battles and campaigns.
He needs no sculptured monument &c
insure him an everlasting place in the
hearts and minds OF his countrymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
A Truly Patriotic Celebration.

Fer the first time in a number of years
the citizens of Washington are uniting In
thei. formal celebration of Independence
day. much after the style of the old
form of observation. This year red-
son for civic unity In this regard was
afforded by the fact that the new nome
of municipal government, for which the
District has waited for many years, was
completed and ready for dedication ana
occunancy. That fact Of itself is cause
for celebration and general rejoicing, ana
it is to be hoped that in the years 10
me even though no such occasion pre-
-.ats itself the people of the Distr1ct
-l,: ieei inspired to proceed as at present
to revive the old-time spirit OF the
Fourth.
II was never intended by the patriotic
fathers that the signing of the Declara-
ton of independence should be commence
rated by merely barbaric noise or dan
gerous pastimes. While the American
citizens were admonished to keep the in
stitution alive by some form of glorinca-
ton, undoubtedly the purpose was that
they should in their celebration display
the same spirit of union that underiies
the republic. AS the practices nave
grown of late years. Independence day
is likely to be observed merely by in
dividual outbursts of barbaric detonations
in no wise significant of the spirit or
the occasion or creditable to the Amer
lean sense of propriety
Today's local celebration is of a char
acter to inspire deep reverence for the
flag and the day. The exercises at the
District building were arranged with this
in view, and it is highly to the credit
of the citizens and officials who have
given of their time and strength and
means in the planning and contamination
of this affair that they, have given to 1t
a genuinely patriotic character in every
detail. The occasion is significant through
the presence at the exercises of an or
ganization that pre-eminently stands in
the community as an expression of the
most sincere respect for the American
patriotic institutions. The Oldest In
hahitans Association has for many years
continued to observe independence day in
a fitting manner. and 1t is largely due
to it's members that Washington has not
fully forgotten. in the confusion Of indi-
vidualistic celebration. the fundamental
principles of the Fourth.
Today's display of patriotism by the
citizens of the National capital should
have an influence of more than local
scope. The example that is thus set here
should spread to other communities. Pos
sibly 1t may become the style for the busy
people or the American cities to unite
in maintaining the dignity of Independ-
ence- day and in causing 1t to be
beneficent factor in developing the youth
of America into good citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
The Elusive Day.

On a Sunday afternoon,
Sittin' in de door.
Nanny Mandy sing a tune;
Sing 1t Ger an DER:
"Feelin' mos indust Gus!
Wish tomorrow'd come.
Eff twas only Monday
I'd mex dat wash bod hum
Tuesday, Wednesday an de lot
Dey ain none too long
Fob to fin a restin' spot
An to sing a song.
Jes' six days a week she say
Wis'ful-like an glum:
eff twas only Monday
I'd mex dat wash bod hum"
Don't know what de trouble is.
Aftuh Sunday night
Nanny git de rheumatic
An ain feelin' right.
But on Tuesday mornin',
Feelin' better some;
Say, IF dis yere was Monday
I'd mex dat wash bod hum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
National Roadmaking.
From the Baltimore Sun.

The suggestion OF Gov. Crothers that
the democratic national convention should
in favor of roadmakirg recalls interest
ing events in history. The United States
has in the past lent its aid to highways
in various states. 1t subscribed a million
dollars to the capital stock of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal. 1t subsidized the
transcontinental railroads and made ex-
travagant land grants to others. The
best known of all the works of internal
improvement in which the United States
ever engaged was the so-called National
road" which extended westward from
Cumberland. Md, across the states OF
Maryland, Pennsylvania. Virginia and
Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Desc Foth O. July fireworks" said
Uncle Eben. lis so purity dat 1 doesn'
see how dey kin hep takin' folks minds
off'n de Declarations of independence an
de Constitution of de United States, as
we'll as de police regulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

TONERS in Philadelphia, with a view to
ascertaining how many of them are en-
gagged in the dispensing of medicine or the
performing of surgical operations without
a license from the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
Punk and Powder.

From the New York Tribune.
We regretfully salute those who are to
be sacrificed today by their own folly or
the folly of parents and guardians to the
Chinese demon of punk and powder, who
throws his fatal pail over what ought to
be our most enjoyable and inspiring ma
tional holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

No one can we'll blame a department
clerk living in Virginia for complaining
when he is made late at the office because
a ten-horse power tug pulling sand scow
insists upon getting upstream at $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
More System,

Surprises are bound to occur in poll
tics said the observant citizen.
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum, 'but
the managers are getting it down SO fine
that the few delegates who get away
can't interfere with the program"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

That trouble in Persia is persistent
enough to suggest that some wicked power
of first magnitude is doing a little long
distance agitating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
Mexico.


The government Is so strong. so pro-
gressive and SO competent that Mexican
investments are rightfully counted secure
as far as protection against violence or
la wlessness goes. Mexico has thoroughly
reformed in respect to law and order and
the safety of property. and now back
sliding cannot and will not be permit
ted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Valuable Discovery.

$50 you have seen the sea serpen,
again
Yes answered the seaside dweller
DO you think your discovery has any
real value to the public?"
Yes 1t has induced lot of fellows to
vote for local option
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
The Candidate.

No more in oratoric style
He shouts to a stenographer.
He simply dons q Winsome smile
And sends for the photographer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Those Nationals seem 10 be anxious to
make the local base ball fans put the
doleful past away and out of mind, and to
cause them to live in the glorious pre- ent
and the alluring future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

New York is usually very we'll satisfied
with itself. but it qualities it's admira-
ton when hot day causes its inhabitants
to die by the dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

1t is poor child-labor law that pre-
vents a healthy youngster from engaging
out Of school hours in a wholesome wage
earning enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

OIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TA1
STAR should not be addresSed 20 any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the EdAsoS1a1
or Business Department, according 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

The District of Columbia had hard
time in poor rented quarters for many
years. but the reward is well worth wait
ing for. So:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
The Independence of Art.

(Which Of the great political parties do
you side WITH"
Neither" answered the leader of the
brass band. "They both pay the same
schedule of wages and want the same
tunes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

This country, Is now officially 49, years
Of age. 1t is surely old enough to know
the difference between patriotism and bar
barism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

The city of Cleveland took the prize for
furniy hing the first wholesale fireworks
slaughter No other community is en-
vious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Safe and sane" is a slogan for the
Fourth that ought to draw an answering
cheer from every father and mother in
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Many parent today is wishing that
the thirteen original states had remained
under English rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Judge Gray's Importance to. the Bryan
ticket Is not measured by the size Of his
states showing in the electoral column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
Only a Side Issue.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The whiskers of Sunny Jim Sherman
are only a side issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
Dainty White Cotton
Dress and Waist Materials.

- UMMER BRIDES Bridesmaids and hosts of other women
VA thinking of dainty white frocks
Nv largest complete stock of White
assemble here
the best of products well
those of England, Ireland France and Switzerland
4o-nch White India Lawn India Linens, I2Hc soc
121zc yard yard
4o-nch Lawn nc 32inch Persian Lawns 25c
yard. yard
48-nch Lawn 25c 4Sinch French Lawns, 25c
yard. SI.oo yard.
36-nch English Longcoth 36inch Linen Lawns soc
yards piece, SIoo $I.I5, $I.oo yard.
$780, $I75, $500 and $225 the Pques yard
piece 36inch Victoria Lawns, 2sc to
36-nch English Nansook (I2 371lc yard
yards pec $780, $I75 $500 4nch Renaissance Lawns
and $2.25 the piece. to SI.oo yard.
Specials:
32-inch Plaid Dimty Lawns-tte imported kind.
15c yard Regular price, Csc.
yards 32incl Imported Swiss including the pin dot "a
we'll a assortment of figured effects.
372c yard. Regular price, Soc.
32-inch Shifting Madras in three designs.
18c yard. Regular price, Soc.
second nas Eleventh
Woodward Sc Lothr0p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Hemstitched "Old Bleach" Tow
els, delightfully."- soft and absorbent.
$3.50 dozen.
Regular price, $500.
I7-inch Pure Linen Kitchen
Toweling.
Ioc yard.
Regular price, I2Hc.
Hemstitched Linen Pillow
Cases; size 22ax36 inches.
SI.oo pair.
Regular price, $I.I5.
Hemstitched Linen Sheets; size
2Hx2A yards.
$500 pair.
Regular price, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

LIE STAR has q regular ana peEma-
ncrt Family Circulation much more
than tue combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. A. News
ana Advertising Medium 10 has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04

Bleached Damask Tablecloths ;
size 2x2H yards.
$3.50 each.
Regular price, $500.
Bleached Double Damask
Tablecloths size 2x2H yards.
S3.75 each.
Regular price, $3.50.
So Bleached Damask Napkins.
S2.25 dozen.
Regular price, $3.50.
22x22-inch Damask Napkins.
$500 dozen.
Regular price, $3.50.
Double Satin Damask Napkins.
22x22-inch, $500 dozen.
Regular price, 5000.
25x25-inch, 5000 dozen.
Regular price, $3.50.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-04
Midsummer Sale of
Housekeeping Linens
At Reduced Prices.

TeS1 showing this time large assortments of the
III II elegant imported Household Linens for filling
WV bridal linen chests and for bridal gifts
We also showing splendid assortments of the
ordinary household which economical
buy because of their reliability and durability.
call following several lots of Tablecohs
Napkins, Towels which offer specially reduced
practical for country
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
Election Proclamation.

I N obedience to the ordinance Of the Police Jury
OF BOssier Parish, La, adopted in open session
and duly published, notice Is hereby given andwe
hereby proclaim, That an election will be held on
Monday, July 10, 1905, at Fillmore, the polling
place as fixed by the Police Jury In the additional
portion of School District No. Z, created by the
School Board June 8, 1908, for the purpose of as
certaining the sense of the taxpayers OF said I'D
ditional portion Of School District No. on The
question of levying special school tax of mills
on the dollar Of the assessed property in said ad-
ditional portion OF said district for period ct
time to expire with the ten-year mill tax
already voted in said Seventh District, being six
years, including the year 1908, on all property not
included In the Seventh School District as es,af-
lished by the School Board of Bossier Parish
building and repairing school houses and supple
menting teachers salaries in said district;
That said election be held under the general
election laws OF the State of Louisiana, except
hereinafter modified;
That the ballots to be used may be printed rs
written, and shall read: FOR a 5 mill tax for six
years, beginning with the assessment roll for the
year 1905" or Against mill tax for six years
1867
That all legal voters who are property taxpas~.
ers and residents OF the proposed addition to said
Seventh District shall be entitled 10 vote pre-
vided women who are taxpayers In their own
right shall be entitled to vote, either in person or
by written proxy;
That the Following commissioners and clerks
are hereby appointed to hold said election,
to-wit: C. d. Sandidge, G.. E. Beauchamp ana
d. A. Horton, commissioners, and G. b. Norman,
clerk.
Thus done and signed officially on this, the 18th
day OF June, i"e. w. j. JOHNSTON,
E. r. MADING,
r. B. HILL,
Board of SUPERVISORS of Elections.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
Majority and Plurality.

In notifies the plurality Is the great
est ef. more than two numbers anu -
.Iso the excess Of the highest nninoe'
Of votes cast for any one cane .1ate
oxer the next highest numb~r. When
a candidate receives out g 10000 votes
cast 1900 and two 6ther candidates
receive respectively $500 and $50,
the first is elected by q plurality,
though he has received less than a
majority Of the whole vote, and he is
said to have a plurality of 500 votes.
If the numbers are 6,0Q0 5000 and
1000, the majority is 1900 and the
plurality is 1900. \ majority, there
fore, must be more than half the en-
tire vote cast, and a candidates ma
jority is, then, the difference between
the number Of votes he received and
the combined number of votes cast for
all other candidates; his plurality Is
the difference between his own num-
Der and the number received by the
candidate nearest to him. Oftentimes
a candidate receives a. plurality. but
not a majority. Unless there is tie
there is always a plurality. - Path
finder
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
fro BE Continued
Where Red Hair Is Disliked.


In Cornwall, particularly the Lands
End district, it Is not advisable to dub
person "a red haired Dane" though
in most parts Of England, especially
inland. the expression would as likely
as not provoke no comment at all or be
regarded as simply frivolous.
- AZ n police court ease heard I'll 1867
at PenZance town hall it came ont in
evidence that the defendant had called
the complainant "a red haired Dane"
and this led to an assault The strong
repugnance of Cornishmen to be dubbed
by this strange appellation is as strong
as ever
The Celtic nations hated the Danes
and Were always fighting them And
not only in Cornwall but also all along
our coasts. where the Danes or Morse
men made their ravages. this deep
rooted prejudice against people with
red hair, .'red headed" more or less
remains ingrained in the national char
acter.-J. Harris Stone in 1.-THE Eng
lish Illustrated"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
The Moral Of Playing Cards.

Playing cards have had their moral
side. it may surprise you to know. At
the Blenheim club in London. lectnring
on the subject of playing cards from
the point of view Of the collector. Mr..
Alfred Whitman said that the most
valuable packs were those that taught
Biblical history or inculcated moral
lessons In Italy in the eighteenth cen
fury 1t was customary to issue packs
of cards with Old Testament scenes
engraved upon them. In Germany Of
the same period playing cards with
fables to which morals were attached
were customary. French playing cards
of the time of Louis XIV. We're used to
teach geography and history. while in
the England of Elizabeth and the Stu
arts playing cards were used as pc
litical pamphlets. Most valuable were
cards issued in France at the time Of
the French revolution, when figures of
Genius, Liberty and Equality took the
place Of kings, queens and knaves.-
London Saturday Review.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
Meat Versus Soma.

The great tenor's lunch consisted of
cheese omelet. asparagus. fruit and
an ice
NO meat?' said the reporter
'As little meat as possible" the tenor
replied. Meat kills song The night
ingale, the thrush and lark are grain
eaters, and their song is sweet The
carnivorous birds, the crow, ETC., only
croak. And in countries that go in for
excessive meat eating-England. for in
stance-there are few good voices.
while in the more vegetarian countries.
such as Italy. fine singers abound.
Song birds are vegetarian" he con-
Guided "Carnivorous birds croak"-
New York Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
NEW MAYOR.
Continued from First Page.

I'll make you the laughingstock Of the
administration by taking the whole
thing out of your hands and passing 1t
in spite of you"
81 doubt it." answered Bennett. pal
ing, but meeting coolly the fiery wrath
in Horrigan's little red eyes Il intend
to fight your Borough bill in the alder.
manic chamber and outside that coun-
Gil To pass a bill over my veto you'll
have to get two-thirds majority That
means fourteen votes. You have only
your solid thirteen And I'll make it
my business to see you don't get Il
fourteenth vote.'
''I'll look out for that. all right all
right"
Zone thing more, Mr.. Horrigan.
have reason to believe there is bribery
In this matter. I'll ferret out the name
of every man who gives or takes
bribe in connection with the Borough
franchise bill. and I'll send every one
of them to jail-not only the aldermen.
but the capitalists who are behind the
measure. Receiver and thief shall go
to Jail together"
SIS that 500" chuckled Horrigan
"Then, Mr.. Reformer, let ne tell you
who is really behind this Whole affair.
the man you'll have to Jail first of ALL
Mr.. Charles Wainwright, uncle of the
girl you're trying to marry"
He leaned back to note the effect of
his revelation, but Benefits face
moved no muscle, gave no hint of what
lay beneath.
Besides" went on Horrigan. eager
to press his advantage. every cent
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-07-09
Why Sailors Don't Swim.

"You think it's strange. do you" said
the sailor, that us shellbacks can
hardly ever swim?"
strange and almost criminal re-
piled the druggist firmly. Sailors who
can't swim-I don't understand it ut
ALL"
The sailor frowned
"Supposin'," he said, ION cold.
black night you found yourself in the
sea. not spar left of the wreck.
every shipmate drowned. nothin' any
where but the cold. the blackness the
bitter water. In them conditions" he
said, what would you ruther do
swim and swim and swim in agony
till you died or sink right down and
die ut wunst?"
81 think I'd rather die at once" said
the druggist. shuddering.
$50 sailors think said the other.
land it's to spare themselves possible
long hours Of agony that they like not
to learn to swim. And they encourage
their sons not to learn. too. If there's
any likelihood Of the lads folierin' the
sea."-New Orleans Times Democrat.