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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
,in'7 You haven't had your brikras,

yit."
NO, Mary, I'm having too good a
time In here. This Is the first time
I've ever smoked in my own parlor.
say. Mary, you are nice girl Get
some whisky and bring it here. She
would never let me have a drop in the
house. II l had been all the repro
bates she called me- Well, Mary. you
are girl after my own heart
"Oh, Mr.. Fenton. please don't talk
so. The missis"-
"1s dead. Long may she stay so.
Here, let ME put this wreath on your
golden head, Mary"
This George proceeded to do, and
Mary nearly tainted. Mrs. Fenton.
who had borne all she could. sat up.
throwing off the sheet. flowers and all
and. weeping into one corner of the
sheet. she cried:
Wretch! Villain. How dare you?
Aren't you ashamed of yourself? Ill
leave you this very hour. making fun
of me and lying-yes. you did. you
did; you know you didr'
With the powder on her face and her
disheveled hair she looked very will
He turned and said disgustedly:
"Ah, why didn't you stay deady'
Il never thought you could be so un-
feeling. l thought you cared little
for me, and wanted to teach you q
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
On the Cars Of New York.

The surface cars Of New York carry
on each line as different nationality
as If each belonged to different coun-
try. On the Eighth avenue line there
are mostly colored people: on the Sixth
avenue they are largely Americans, II
there are any Americans in New York:
on the Broadway cars there are styl-
ishly dressed New Yorkers; on the
Third avenue Irish and Jewish people
predominant. on the Second avenue
Jewish, Italian, Hungarian, Swedish
and German, while on the surface cars
that run along Avenue A you see
every foreign nationality under the
sun, all bareheaded.-New York Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27

lesson Mary, come here and take out
my teeth-if you can. Both my legs
are cork, since l was born in Cork.
You hateful thing, wanting to get mar
ried again before was cold! Mary. l
give you warning. You are bold.
bad thing! Bring me my things I'll
go home to my mother"
Mary" said George seriously,
bring a damp towel to wipe off this
powder. Listen, Annie. | was on to
this from the first. l am heartbroken." :"
AS he said these words George threw
himself fiat on the floor. sobbing aloud:
"You might have killed me with the
shock, Annie. l fastened home. count
| ing the hours. came home while you
were out, and ] went into the bed
room to shave so you would not be
disgusted with my rough face. heard
the whole plot How could you treat
an adoring husband like that-so cruel
ly? Oh. Annier'
Butt found letter.
Il picked that up in the street-ah-
to-do some figuring. You will find
| figures on it. But, oh. Annie! Your
lack of confidence
"Oh. George, forgive me! OF course
but l didn't see any figures on It. and
oh. do say you forgive me. George!
am so unhappy"
II will. Annie, will. but don't evel
doubt me again."
AS George took his repentent young
wife In his arms she turned and said:
"Mary. you are to stay George, yot
are an angel to forgive me SO. and yor
may smoke where you please, and. oh
I'll 60 and fix my hair"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
Immune From Arrest.

In Washington, In the capital Of the
nation, there reside 200 men who. with
their households. have absolute immu-
nifty from the laws Of the land. even
though they commit crimes Of the first
degree. They may shoot down the
man who Injuries them; they may, If
they see flt. paint the equestrian statue
Of General Phil Sheridan a vivid pea
green, yet the hands Of Uncle Sam
must be kept from their shoulders. and
woe unto the unterrified policeman or
other servant Of the law who under
takes to bring them to justice once
they have declared their official con-
nections. These men who are so cloth
ed IN immunity are the members Of
the diplomatic corps. and their shield
Is International law. 1t Is provided in
the laws Of nations that they must
answer before the tribunals of their
own countries for the offenses they
commit here in Washington. but that
they shall not be tried by any court Of
the United States.-Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
And He Probably Did,

"What can l do" roared the fiery
orator. when see my country going
to ruin, when l see our oppressors'
hands at our throats, strangling us,
and the black clouds of hopelessness
obliterate the golden sun Of prosper
ity? What. ask-what can l do?"
sit down. shouted the audience
New York Times
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
Vain Regrets.

THAT man Biffin lacks courage and
energy"
Eyes, confound himr'
"Why do you say that?"
Because he was courting my wife
long before met her. II be had had
a little more courage and energy But
what's the use Of talking about 1t
now :"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
What Rules the World.

When Napoleon caused the names Of
his dead soldiers to be inscribed on the
face of Fompey's pillar. some one crit
icised the act as "a mere bit Of imagi-
nation: THAT Is true" replied Ma
poleon. but imagination rules the
world Atlantic.
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Exclusive.

Mabel seldom see the handsome
young Mr.. Richerly. He doesn't ap-
pear to care much for society Ethel
Oh, l don't know. He seems to want
my society about six evenings in the
week-Chicago Tribune.
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Compensation.

A young cadet was complaining OF
the tight fit Of his uniform.
.sWhy, father" he declared. "the col
lar presses my Adams apple so hard
| can taste cider"-Harper's Weekly.
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GETTING Ready.

George. brush up all Of the revolv-
ers In stock
"Yes. sir"
"And put a display Of them in the
front window"
whats the occasion?'
There is to be peace conference In
town"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
A Raallstlo Actor.

Malcolm was three years old. He
stood stock still In the middle of the
foor. one arm extended horizontally.
His mother. looking up from her sew
ing. saw the door open.
shut the door. Malcolm. please" she
no response. Sne repeureo her re-.
quest. StlTI no response. 80.
Malcolm" she said more sternly, Il
asked you to shut the door"
Still Malcolm stood In the middle Of
the door with his arm outstretched
and did not move.
Malcolm" said his mother, If you
don't shut the door at once ] shall
have to punish you."
Malcolm burst into tears and flung
himself on his mothers knees. "Mnv-
YER" he cried. II was bein' wooden
sign. nm wooden signs can't shut
doorsr'-Woman's Home Companion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
Your Own Way,

at takes heap O determination,
son." said Uncle Eben, '.to hav yuh
own way in dis life an heap o. brains
to know what to do wifi it after you
gifts it."-WashingtOn Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
Memory Studies.

A small boy went into a South Bos-
ton drug store. wrinkled his face.
rubbed his. head and rubbed his left
foot up and down his right leg In an
effort to remember something that had
escaped him.
"Say." he began, will you tell me
the name Of the place where we Amer
leans have so many soldiersT
Fort Sheridan?"
"Oh, no. It's farther away than
that"
"The Philippines"
'That amt just It, but It's some
where around there"
Perhaps you mean Manila7'
''Manila! That's right! knew
would get 1t after awhile. want Il
bottle Of manila extract for 6avorin
They're goin' to have ice cream" "-Bos-
ton Record
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THE PEN|TENT WIFE,
By ARTHUR MAXWELL.
copyright. 1903. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l

copyright. 1903. by American Press Asso-
ciation.J
Mary" called Mrs. Fenton, the
pretty. young, but rather je:ilously in-
clined wife Of George Fenton. Mrs.
Fenton was plainly angry and held in
her hands letter which showed signs
Of having been carried long In pock-
ct with tobacco and pencils.
"Yis. ma'am," answered Mary. COM
ing to the door. This door led to the
dining room. and 1t was from there
that Mary came
The little parlor of the tiny fiat had
another door which led to the bed
room and still another which gave out
Into the general hall. And Mary stood
looking with surprise at her young
mistress, for 1t was evident that she
was laboring under some heavy
strain
Mary, oh, Mary, just to think! l
have found this letter In Georges pock-
ct, and l am heartbroken. never
thought he would do such thing
He always pretended to love me so!'
And here she dissolved in tears.
"Oh, don't take on SO! Now. beloike
it wor somethin' he picked up In the
strate to show you."
"Oh. every one told me not to marry
commercial traveller Listen: My own
lovey doyey. Your own ownest chicky
wicky will wait at the gatey patey at
8. Don't forget your Dotty Dimple."
Nov. Mary. l am sure this letter Is
not an old one. I'll punish him. I'll
put his love to a test that will show
whether he loves me or Dotty DimpIe
best. Mary. I'll be dead when he
comes"
'Oh, Mrs. Fenton!'
Nov, don't cry, Mary. don't mean
really dead. but I'm goiug to pretend
1t, and you must help me-"
Mrs. Fenton was very young.
''I'll go and get out my old Grape
veil and tie 1t on the doorknob and
get some flowers and all sort of things.
When he comes bring him right In
here. Lower the curtains. aud I'll he
laid out on the table. and you get out
two of my best sheets and a pillow.
Well put these two tables together
end for end. and I'll be laid out on
them. and you pretend to cry. But you
must put the flowers on first. Then
watch him closely and tell me after
ward what he does. His train will be
here quarter to 8. and we must hur-
ry. You get the things ready while
am out"
Mary XTumUiEu htEcc1f tfItst thts,
was the foolishest thing her young
mistress. who was SO very emotional.
ever did, and she did not at all like
the idea Of pretending to be dead. But
'.hers not to reason why" and she did
| as she was told.
| Mrs. Fenton had gone out through
the dining room and down the back
| stairs. while Mary went to the linen
closet and looked for the ''best
! Sheets" and this took several min
utes. Anyhow 1t took long enough fol
George Fenton to open the hall dool
with his pass key and come In quietly
He looked sleepy and as though 8
shave would do him good. His jolly
face was wreathed In smiles. which
faded slowly as he saw that his wife
was not there. His cigar had gone
out, and he yawned widely, saying:
"Now, where Is Annie? Well. thu
game lasted until daylight. and ! an
in just 5000. Well. as she Is not her,
I guess I'll take a nap and shave
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27
Great Men Have Fault.

Great men too often have greater
faults than little men can afford room
foF.-Landor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-05-27

Your little child Is your only true
democrat-Stowe.
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A VENDOR of Shoestrings
n on the Streets of New York Civ

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s Address The BOSSIER BANNER, Benton, La. !:
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Watch the date on your paper!
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
BOLTON.
Good Attendance at Grange Entertain
nent-Personals.

Mrs. Mary Anthony Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlos Ruggles OF Springfield have
been guests OF Mrs. Francis Z. Ruggles
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Clement have
moved to their farm on Brewster
street, Coventry.
There was a good audience at the
entertainment given by the grange on
Tuesday evening The programme
consisted Of music and q drama en-
titled Her Weekly Allowance.
Mrs. Emily Fordyce Of Boston is
with Mrs. Mary d. Carpenter for the
summer.
W. George Finnegan wave a dance
to a party OF friends In the brick hall
last week Thursday evening.
New York relatives are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew T.. Maneggia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph c. Eaton were
guests Of Springfield friends the first
Of the week.
William j. Maxwell Of Hartford
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Agnes n. Maxwell
Rev. and Mrs. c. NJ. Perry are en-
tertaining guests from Springfield
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

of Hartford.
Following the mems shearing was to
have come the work by boys under II,
but as none of that age were present.
the special lamb dressing competition
came next A. T. Hoyt of Westfield
head shepherd on the Ridgewood farm
was the first contestant. dressing his
lamb in 10 minutes Walter Yale and
Lafayette Main dressed their lambs in
IA and II minutes, respectively, but
the first prize went to w. E. Rockwell
OF Bloomfield, who completed his an
imal in the remarkably quick time OF
seven minutes. Hoyt was second and
Main third. II. z. French Of Farming
ton was judge of the dressing.
Among those present were Prof. II.
L. Garrigus, farm superintendent at
the Connecticut agricultural college at
SPrrs, and Allan B. Cook. superin-
teAdent of the Pope farm at Farming
ton.
The Connecticut Sheep Breeders
association was incorporated in 1898.
and probably the only charter member
now in the society is the efficient Sec
rotary and treasurer, b. G. Patterson,
Of Torrington. Allen 3. Cook of Farm
ington is the present vice president.
The Idea Of having a sheep shearing
contest was first thought of in De-
cember, 1908, as a means of arousing
popular interest in the sheep raising
and breeding Industries. Mr.. Russell
then offered to the association the use
Of his sheep and barns. Plans were
definitely developed and the contest
has now come to pass with splendid
success. The members OF the assOcia-
ton, judging from the interest shown,
are confident that the industry will
make a new advance and that many
acres OF land now almost unused will
in the future if used for sheep breed
ing. bring in much profit to the people
of this state
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Gard Catalogue Adopted for Little
Free Library-Repairs to Iron Bridge.
The work of cataloguing the books
In the Saxtoa B. Little free library has
been commenced Mrs. johnson OF
Hartford, with an assistant was pres
emit the first Of the week to direct and
assist in the work
There are about 5000 volumes in the
library; these are to be properly clas-
sified and catalogued under the card
system, which involves much time and
labor Even with strong working
force several weeks will be required
to- complete the work 1t may be found
necessary to close the library a por-
ton of the time while the work is
progressing.
The work of repairing the highways
was begun early in the season, but
owing to the extremely wet weather
little progress has been made during
the past two weeks.
1t is reported that H. w. Porter,
who recently purchased the Henry
Williams property, has sold the wood
and timber on the place to his brother,
Roger Porter, of Hebron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred o. Clark of Hart
ford were at their cottage near Co
lumbia Green over Sunday
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Lester J. Hutchins on Wednes-
day afternoon of last week. There was
a good attendance.
The selectmen held their monthly
business meeting at their room in the
town building Saturday afternoon.
The bullhead season is on. and sew
eral fine catches have been taken from
the lake.
Yellow Pine PIankins Used.
Tho iron bridge which spans the
Willimantie river between Columbia
and the town. of Windham has been
newly planked with yellow pine three
inches thick. Chestnut planks have
a always been used heretofore.
Egbert Brown, who has been spend
ing the winter with his granddaugh-
tzn ~ AIiddletoWn. is now boarding at
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Danbury.-A seven pound pike was
caught in Lake Champlain by Sterling
H. Fanton of this city
Meriden.-C Court Beethoven. F. of A..
degree team of New Britain will put
on work for Court Schiller in deriden
May 26.
Watertown.-Mr Andrew barrow
of Guernseytown died here THURSDAY
from a shock. She has passed h0
96th birthday.
New Britsin.-A memorial service
will be held May 23d at the South
church for Rev. D. NJ. Rogers, who
was shot down at Adana.
Middletown.-Rev F. D. Buckley Of
orator for Stanley post, G. A. R., at
New Britain on Monday. May 81.
West Avon.-Norman. the two year
old son of Walter Wheeler while play
| ing on the edge Of a cement swimming
tank near his home, fell in and broke
his collarbone.
WaIlingford.-on Sunday Grand
Chief Ranger James c.. Roach will at
tend the big class initiation Of the
three courts in Stamford. The class
for initiation VIII number 100.
Norwalk-The oystermen report an
other hard week at Bridgeport. It
either blows too hard to work or there
is no wind at all. April was one of the
worst months they ever experienced,
Weatherwise.
Southington.-The borough board is
to retain E. A. Carley as superinten-
dent Of streets. Mr. Carley intended to
go TO Avon on May l, but has been
Induced to remain until the macadam
road is completed.
Hartford.-Some time ago Hon VI.
F. pooley. formerly of this city. Sc
cured control of the National Exchange
bank Of Providence. Its statement
published the other day shows capital
of 100000 and surplus and undivided
profits of 1851, $3.50.
Stamford. ~ The school committee
has reappointed Superintendent Will
lard all Of the principals and nearly
all the present teachers in the public
schools. Some of the principals and
most of the grade teachers received
advances in salary. the total increase
amounting to 1920.
New Inconsistency five members
of the Sons Of the American Revolu-
tion gathered last evening at the I'm
Jon League club for the eighteenth an
nual dinner. The David Humphreys
branch acted as the hosts. and me
president. Seymour c. LOOMS, deliv-
cred the address Of welcome.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

Stadtmueller of Elmwood, Hartford,
president of the Sheep Breeders asso-
citation, outlined the conditions Of the
contest, stating that $50 in prizes were
to be awarded. s.. SO and 81 to the
winners in each OF the foHoWiug 1vc
classes: Glass A, shearing with hand
shears Glass B, with shearing ma
chine. for contestants over Il years of
age; Glass c, shearing with hand
shears; Glass D. with shearing ma
chine, for contestants under II years
of age. The fifth class was a special
event. the prizes being offered by Mr..
Russell for the quickest and best lamb
dressing.
President Stadtmueller, announced
these directors of the association as
Judges for the shearing contests.
Charles S. Phelps of Canaan, D. M.
Mitchell Of South Britain and Fred
Chambers of Waterbury. Mr.. Phelps
was formerly professor of agriculture
at the State Agricultural college at
Storrs.
Lafayette Main Wins First Prize.
For Glass A, hand shearing. three
contestants appeared, James 3. Palmer
OF Lisbon, Lafayette Main Of North
Stonington and Perry @. Trip of
Rockville Both directors and promi-
nent members Of the Breeders associa-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

contestants had the privilege OF using
either hand power Stuart machines
or the same make Of machine driven
By Fairbanks Morse engine which
Mr. Russell has installed in the shear
ing room. The following were the en-
tries in this class. with the time made
~ each: J. p. Palmer of Lisbon, 20
minutes; Walter Yale of Meriden IL
minutes; Edward D. Fits OF Storrs
superintendent of the dairy depart
ment of the agricultural college, q
minutes: Charles L. Gold of West
Cornwall, president OF the State Pomo-
logical society. II minutes; August
Dreher of Westheld, 10 minutes. The
judges decisions were: First prize. c.
L. Gold go points; second. August
Dreher. 81 points; third, Walter Yale.
s. points.
The largest fleece for the day was
sheared by L. D. Fits, and it weighed
II IA pounds. One of the interesting
features to the sheep men was the
use in connection with the Stuart
shearing machine of q clipper newly
introduced into this country from
Sydney. New South Wales. Australia.
The parts of the clipper are carefully
machined, and are Interchangeable and
its merits were demonstrated by an
agent of the SigouTney Tool company
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

ton, Messrs. Palmer and Trip started
out IN most approved fashion en- two
grade rnerinos brought in from Mr..
RusselPs pens. In method of procedure
the two experts differed somewhat, Ar.
the head of his sheep, while Mr.. Trip
began on his animals hind legs. Both
showed an old-time skill that is now
seldom seen. but Mr.. Palmer showed
superior speed and in Just 80 minutes
after the first stroke OF his shears had
the thick heavy fleece all off and had
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
won,t sIInht ! Good Frlsnd.

II ever need n cough medicine
again l know what 20 get" declares
Mrs. A. L. Alley OF Beals. Me- "fog
after using ten bottles OF Dr. Kings
New Discovery. and seeing tts excel
lent results IN my ows family and 9TH
ers. ] am convinced Il Il the best ned
incline made FOR Coughs, Colds ana
lung trouble" Every one who tries IL
feels Just that wa/ Relief is felt az
once and It's quick cure surprises you
For Bronchitis, Asthma, HemorFhago.
Group. LaGrippe. Sore Throat. pain In
chest or lungs it's supreme. 5Vc ana
400. Trial bottle free Guaranteed
by Lee q Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08
Sale Of State Bonds

One million dollars Of state bonds
to be issued under date of April l.
1908 and maturing April 1, 1894, were
sold at the ONCE of the state treas
urer to the following
Isaac W. Brooks. Torrington, t15,
000 at $10447
Connecticut Savings bank. New Ha-
ven. $4,000 at S102.17.
Connecticut Savings bank, New Ha-
ven. $4,000, at $10S.36s.
Hincks Bros, Bridgeport, and n. w
Harris & Co., New York, $3.50. 900, al
S100.0S9
L. II. Parkhurst, Boston, 100000
at $100.5S9.
Total Gales, $31 600 900.
The average price paid was one
hundred dollars and rs rs mills, the
premium amounting to $37.57S.15.
The sale is subject to an option by
the state treasurer on the bonds at
any interest date on or after April 1,
1924. with interest at 31-2 per cent
UNI per annum. payable se1ni-annual-
ly in each year on the first days Of
April and October ar the treasury de-
partment in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-08

VIM. Parr -England's Oldest man
married tho third time az 40. worked
In the fields till 182 and lived 20 years
longer. People should be youthful at
80. James Wright OF Spurlock. KY,
elbows how to remain young. Il feel
Just like a 16-year-old boy" he writes.
latter taking six bottles OF Electric
Bitters. Fir thirty years Kidney trou-
bic made life a burden. but thu first
bottle OF this wonderful medicine con-
WINGED me I had found the greatest
cure on earth" They're a godssnd 90
weak. sickly run down or old people.
Try them. 500 az Lee a. OsEood Co.