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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-07
Local and
Personal

Printers ink will move anything.
Il, F.M. Kline of Plain Dealing was
.yisitor Monday.
Assessor E. R. Mading of Plain Deal
ing is here on business.
Mr.. D. w. Childers of waad one is a
visitor in Benton to-day.
Mr.. A. Curtis CT Curtis was mixing
nth his many friends here Monday.
nxrIf YOU have choice seed corn or
cotton for sale advertise it in the Ban
nor. as others are doing.
Mr.. w. R. Hatcher, who teaches the
Line School (near Red Land) spent last
Friday here with friends.
Benton High School reopened Mon
day. with all the teachers and a good
attendance of pupils present.
Hon. E. S. Dortch of Taylortown
while here Tuesday paid the editor of
the Banner an appreciated call.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Fortson returned
home Monday afternoon from Vivian,
where they spent some days with rela-
lives and friends.
Mr.. P. M. Oneal, son of Mr.. j. w.
Oneal Of Haughton, and an officer came
in this morning, bringing negro
charged with the theft of hog.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Parker reached
Benton one day last week and are now
occupying the parsonage. Mr.. Parker
is our new resident Methodist minister.
Mr.. Howard Larkin, who for some
months past has made his home at
Hunter, where he had a position with
bis brother-in-law, DR.. E. E. Simpson,
is at home for few weeks.
Mr.. ]. F. Adair of Ivan while here
Monday came by for a friendly chat
and to renew his subscription. He says
be raised an average cotton crop last
year and thinks he can do it again this
year. He plants early maturing seed
md makes the rows further apart than
before the coming of the boil weevil.
Elsewhere on this page Mr.. J. j. Nc
Kinney of Rocky Mount advertises seed
corn for sale. If interested, call at this
Office and we'll take pleasure in showing
you two sample ears. The grains are
long, white and we'll matured; the cob
is white, of medium size and we'll fruited
from end to end. 1t has every appear
ance Of being good, all-purpose corn.
kJ Elsewhere in this issue of the
Banner appears a record of subscrip-
lions paid us during the past month. II
your name should be in this list, look
forit. If it is not there, write us, stating
the amount paid, and we will be pleased
70 make corrections on our books, when
found necessary. Please be prompt te
write. The best time to correct an errol
is when it is first discovered.
Mr.. John Hanks, carrier on one of the
free delivery routes out of this place
has just purchased and installed hand.
some new mail wagon. 1t has perma.
nent waterproof top, well protected sides
with sliding glass windows, etc., ant
with all is but slightly heavier than +;
buggy. 1t is very snug affair, John
and We don't see any reason why you
should mind the weather now.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-07
Cotton Quotations.

Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quota
tions were as follows:
Good ordinary, 6 Tic cents.
Low middling, 9-16 cents. -
Middling, 8 7-16 cents. -.
Good middling, 8 1916 cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-07
DR.. E. G. Allen, Of Shreveport,

DR.. E. Q. Allen, Of Shreveport,
Announces that he has opened an office
ii: the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is q
graduate of both schools and carries q
full line of homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-07
Ba9eed a Big Buck.

Messrs. 7. j. and E. D. Taylor return
ed home late yesterday afternoon from a
three-days' camp hunt, bringing with
them fine four-prong buck. They
camped at Burnt Spring, near the Nash
old place, and others who took part in
the hunt were Mr.. w. M. Mccall of this
place and Mr.. S. C. Adger. The buck
brought in was killed yesterday about
noon by Mr.. Tavner Taylor. Mr.. Adger
also got shot at one, which he says was
we'll hit, but it succeeded in getting
away. They reported that there were a
number of good races and that the dogs
did good work.
When the boys left Benton Monday
we anticipated that there would soon be
meat in camp, for they are all good
hunters and stayers. We knew that they
had killed buck, for we saw him last
night, but as an evidence of good faith
they sent around fine roast this morn
ing. That's right, boys; always shoao
TUE newspaper fidil. VIC AoPC yOu II oAA
get the limit before the season closes.
To Sink a Well for Oil.
A Red Land friend and reader writes
us as follows:
Messrs. G. T. Mays and J. r. Honey
cult, the President and Field Manager
of the North Louisiana Mineral and Oil
Company of Carterville and Plain Deal
ing, were near here Saturday for the
purpose of selecting place for oil well
No. /, ON which the company proposes
beginning work at once. The point Sc
lected is near Mr.. J. A. Chamlee's, on
Mr.. G.. G. Aliens property, near the
public road leading to Barnett. They
expect to have the land cleared and a
portion of the timber for the derrick and
some OF the machinery on the ground by
tonight (Monday.) They expect to be
in active operation within a few days.
Mr.. Honeycutt is in very buoyant spirits
over the prospects for oil.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-07
Bridge Collections.

The Bossier- Shreveport bridge collec-
tons for the month of December were as
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

News reached StauntOn on Sat
urday from Thurmond, w. Va,
that the pay clerk of the Rush
mines had been knocked down and
robbed of over 81 900.
Very little information could be
obtained, but it is understood that
the money went west on {. d o.
train No. 10, and that the clerk
had scarcely more than gotten it
off the train and started to the
store, when q robber fell upon him
and made off with the entire roll
of 81 400.
The message said that the pay
clerks assailant got the whole bag
of money and took to the tall tim
bers. 1t is thought very improba-
Bile that he will be found, although
searching parties at once went out
in quest of him.
Saturday was pay day at Rush
Run and the robber evidently
knew that the money for the mi
ners was enroute and when it ar
rived he was standing in readiness
to take possession of it by force.
The hold-up occurred not far from
the Rush Run station, and the
news that over $4,000 had been
stolen and that the miners would
90 without being paid off on sched-
ule time spread like wildfre.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
TARIFF BILL COMPLETED.

Washington, July 30.--Victori-
Gus in his fight for downward revi-
sion of the tariff, the President to-
day expressed himself as ready to
sigh the conference report on the
measure whenever it shall be pre-
sented to him.
When the conferees agreed on
the bill late yesterday afternoon,
they put the formal and public seal
on the triumph won by Mr.. Taft a
week ago. 1t was then that he
was first certain of victory. for he
knew at that time that the confer
ees would consent to his demands
for reduction on the schedules he
thought most important to thepeo-
pie.
Within the last week, however,
there was q determined effort on
the part of the hide interests, the
lumber people, and the glove COM
bine to persuade the President not
to insist on his demands, as they
affected their interests. To this ne
would not accede, and his victory
followed as a matter of course.
"There are many items in the
bill with which the President is d.
lighted" said one of his closest aG-
visors this afternoon. "Of course,
no man who knows tariff is perfect
ly satisfied with a tariff bill in its
entirety.
First of all, he is delighted with
his victory in compelling the con-
ferees to meet his demands on the
essential products and articles. as
follows:
Free hides.
Free oil.
Iron ore at the very low rate of
Is cents.
Lumber at 81 .25.
Gloves at the Senate rates in
stead of the House high rates.
Hosiery at materially reduced
rates.
Cheaper grades OF cotton at lower
duties.
Coal at 45 Instead of 60 cents.
Friends If the Administration are
pointing out today that the confer
ees were not coerced to this action
in a disagreeable manner. AS soon
as the bill weet to conference, they
asked the President to give his
opinion on the rates tentatively
agreed on. From time to time he
did this, and the final effect was to
get the measure into its present
form.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
~ 4 iti.hlIle pi.ess .a0bNIfy iilghE

81 & jt.hlIle qEess .sohHlft hight
-lson Fuft MSfp to bltNsndria
and back-ein the aeroplane built by
himself and his elder brother. Will
bur. and accompanied by Lieut..
Benjamin d. Foulois, Orville
Wright not only surpassed the
speed requirements of his con-
tract with the United States Gov
ernment, but also accomplished the
most difficult and daring flight ev-
CT planned for a heavier-than-air
flying machine, last Saturday. IN
cidentally, he broke all speed rec
ords over a measured course and
established beyond dispute the
practicability of the aeroplane in
time of peace and in time of var.
Wright speed was more than
AZ miles an hour. He made the
10-mile flight in IA minutes and AZ
seconds, including 20 seconds re-
quired for the turn beyond the line
at Shutter Hill, the southern end of
the course. He attained a height,
in crossing the valley of Four Mile
Run, of nearly 500 feet, and the
average altitude of his practically
level course was about 200 feet.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
s(IslNsss METHODS,
This Value Of imagination ss an ladus'
trial Asset.

This VaIuo OF inltSi"eN'S' 80 ~ 49,
trial Asset.
Tot us. assume that tomorrow you
docida IN embark IN the business Of
manufacturing toilet soap to COM
pete with some Of the well known max
ers It Is important that it should
have Il significant or attractive name.
But. right at the outset, you discover
that II is almost impossible to secure
any satisfactory name for new soap.
It's color. transparency and clearness
suggest the title of amber soap.
Yes. surely, amber soap" does nave an
attractive sound. But you cannot use
the word amber" for you find that
this Is one Of q list Of twenty-four pos
sible names for a toilet soap pre-
empted by registration as a protec-
tionary measure years ago by one OF
the leading American soap makers.
They have covered over a hundred
names in the past quarter OF century,
willingly paying the registration
charges of $25 for every title. OF
course they do not intend to use them.
They register them to fight off compe-
tition, believing land here Is the I'M
portant point that no clever business
man would embark In the enterprise
Of manufacturing new soap when
from the start lie was prevented from
employing the powerful weapon of
Imagination in giving 1t suitable
name. If an establishment like this,
directed by some Of the ablest heads in
the business world, believes that 1t
can discourage competition by simply
deprlving the would be competitor Of
the appeal to the imagination in the
naming of his soap, how great a value
must we attach to Imagination in bust
ness ?-Lorin II. Deland in Atlantic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
BIRDS AS SCOUTS.
A Gypsy's Warning Before the Battle
of Sadowa.

A Gypsy's Warning Before the Battle
of Sadowa.
During the night, July 2-3, before the
battle of Sadowa, division command
ed by the archduke, retreating before
the Prussian army, had bivouacked
near town in Bohemia facing north.
At midnight the archduke, when
resting in a peasants cottage, was
awakened by the arrival Of gypsy,
who insisted on seeing him personally,
having come to report the advance Of
the enemy.
The archduke, who spoke Romany
fuently, asked: "How do you know?
Our outposts have not reported any
movement"
THAT, your highness, is because the
enemy is still some way off,"
'"Then how do you know"
The gypsy, pointing to the dark sky
lighted by the moon, observed, "You
see those birds flying over the woods
from north to south?"
EYES, What Of them?"
'eThose birds do not fly by night I'M
less disturbed, and the direction o.
their flight indicates that the enem!
is coming this way"
The archduke put his division under
arms and REINFORCED the outposts,
which In two hours time were heav-
lily attacked.-Field Marshal Sir Eve
Ign Wood in London Saturday Gazette.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
ISTVME
State EagmsS's Institute,

The arrangements ha!ye been
completed Tor the 9th Annual Ses-
sion of the Virginia State Farmers
Institute, which will be held at the
University of Virginia on August
10th, 18th and 18th.
A number of prominent speakers
have been engaged for the occasion
including Jos. E. Wing, of Ohio,
who will talk on alfalfa, Hon. F.
d. Coburn, Sec'y Board of Agri-
culture of Kansas, whose subject
will be the swine industry, Prof.
w. F. Massey will talk on farm
topics generally, and DR.. S. A.
Nnapp on farm demonstration
work, and others.
All railroads will give excursion
rates and the indications are for a
large attendance.
The last day of the session the
entire Institute will visit Monticel-
10, the home of Thomas Jefferson
Programs arc now being distrib-
uted and those who fail to receive
one should apply to the secretary,
B. Morgan Shepherd, Richmond,
Va, who will also give any infor-
nation desired.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.

Florida Times Union: The Wash
ington zoo is prepared for Teddy's
animals as soon as Congress adj
journs.
Los Angeles Times: Happy Chi
ma! The nations are fighting to
see which can loan her the most
money.
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Or
may be the ultimate consumer will
decide to buy hides and make his
own shoes hereafter.
Washington Times: An airship
company has been Incorporated at
Cleveland. Mr.. Rockefeller's name
is not connected with the announce
ment, but doubtless he's in it, with
scheme to get the Standard Oil
into coutrol of the atmosphere.
Nashville American: Next thing
on the program of the Georgia leg
islature will probably be a bill to
prevent molasses from fermenting.
Milwaukee journal: A jury in an
inquest has decided that a man
struck by an automobile died ma
tural death. Quite natural, to be
sure.
New York Evening Post: The
Wrights have been made members
of the Legion of Honor, but as
Mark Twain said, few escape that
distinction.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

At San Antonio, cheered by a
crowd of several thousand people,
Edward O'Reilly started Saturday
on his ride of 1900 miles to Wash
ington, bearing an invitation sign
ed by a number of citizens of Tex
as inviting President Taft to visit
that state.
O'Reilly is riding the horse Ar
nasas, a product of the Taft farm
at Falfussias, and expects to aver
age 80 miles a day, the journey to
the White House to consume two
months. In addition to the invi-
tation O'Reilly bears, President
Taft will be formally asked to visit
Texas and San Antonio by Repre-
sentative Slaydon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

The best remedy we know of in
all cases of Kidney and Bladder
trouble, and the one we always can
recommend, is DeWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic
and at once assist the kidneys to
perform their important work. But
when you ask for these pills be pos
tive that you get DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. There are imi-
tations placed upon sale to deceive
you. Get DeWitt's. Insist upon
them, and if your dealer cannot
supply you-refuse anything else in
place of them. Sold by K. II.
Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
The Virginia State Republica

The Virginia State Republican
Convention, which convened at
Newport News, July 18th. nomi-
mated w. P. Kent, of Wythe coun-
ty, for governor, and state senator
Lincoln for acknowledgement.
Other nominees were Jos. F. Sum-
mers, Alexandria, treasurer; Frank
B. Brent, Nelson county, superin-
tendent of public instruction; John
H. Locke, Newport News, secreta-
ry of commonwealth; James T.
Robson, Bridgewater, Rockingham
county, commissioner of agricul-
ture.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
Some Prophecies Fulfilled.

Long before his name was known
outside his native country Oliver Crom-
well was making one Of his rambling
speeches in the house Of commons.
Lord Digby asked Hampton who he
was, and Hampton replied, '1f ever
we should come to a breach with the
king, that sloven will be the greatest
man in England" Never was any
prophecy more completely fulfilled
than this.
Almost equally remarkable in its
way was Disraeli's prophecy, "But a
time will come when you will hear
me-" made when nothing appeared
more unlikely than the brilliant series
of triumphs which fulfilled it.
Another instance Of quickly fulfilled
prophecy was furnished by Pope Plus
VII when he was told Of Napoleon's
escape from Elba. Don't worry about
it," he said; at is storm that will be
over In three months" The story of
the hundred days proved his holiness
to be right to few hours.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
WAsHINGToN's PLAGUE Spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms Of
the Potomac, the breeding-ground
of malaria germs. These germs
cause chills, fever and ague, bill
iousness, jaundice lassitude, weak
ness and general debility and bring
suffering or death to thousands
yearly. But Electric Bitters never
fail to destroy them and cure ma
laria troubles. "They are the best
all-round tonic and cure for malar-
ia I ever used" writes r. NJ
James, of Louellen, S. c. They
cure Stomach, Liver, Kidney and
Blood Troubles and will prevent
Typhoid. Try them, soc. Guar
anteed by X. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
TAKE NOTICE.

All persons are recommended to
take Foley's Kidney Remedy for
backache. rheumatism, and kidney
and bladder trouble. 1t will quick
ly correct urinary irregularities,
which, if neglected may develop in
to a serious illness. 1t will restore
health and strength. Do not neg
lect signs of kidney and bladder
trouble and risk Bright's disease or
diabetes. Sold by Swadley Bros,
Vanderdool, and by the druggist of
Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
StauntOll,
StateNor1nal School
Harrisonburg, Va.

For the higher education of young
ladies and the professional training
of teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Handsome new buildings and COM
plete equipment. Modern dormi-
tory. Large and able faculty.
Thorough courses. Tuition Free in
all Departments. Living expenses
low. FIRST SESSION BEGINS SEPT.
%, 1909. Send for free illustrated
announcement to:
JULIAN A. BURRUss, Pres.
Harrisonburg, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

No matter how long you have
suffered, Foley's Kidney Remedy
will help you. Mrs. S. L. Bowen,
of Wayne, w. Va, writes: 81 was
a sufferer from kidney disease, so
that at times | could not get out of
bed, and when l did l could not
stand straight. | took Foley's
Kidney Remedy. One dollar bot
tie and part of the second cured me
entirely" 1t will cure you. Sold
by Swadley Bros, Vandrpool, and
by the druggist at Monterey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
WALL STREET WAYS.
Methods of Brilliant Operator Of
Many Years Ago.


One of the most brilliant operators
of Wall street In the early sixties OF
the last century was Walter Wellman
Morse, though he was by comparison
with some Of the gray haired market
veterans only mere boy, being just
thirty years of age. The public con-
fidence he enjoyed made it possible for
him to realize profits in any stock.
Such was the influence his indorse-
ment would carry that after he had
accumulated stock at his prices he
could tell his daily callers that the
stock was due to go up, and immedi-
ately there would be enough profess
sional and public buying Of the stock
to send it up, thus enabling Morse to
unload at profit.
An example Of Morse's popularity
was illustrated in scene accompany
ing the opening Of subscriptions for
stock in a coal mining company or
ganized by him. The day the subscrip-
ton book was opened people focked to
the office and fought with each other
In their efforts to enter and get their
names recorded. One man who had
subscribed for large amount Of this
stock, after getting away from the
crowd, came back and, walking up
to Mr.. Morse, said, 81 say, Mr.. Morse,
was that gold or coal stock 1 sub
scribed forY'-Moody's Magazine.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

At Atlanta, Ga, dog is locked
up with an entry on the police blot
ter that he is a material witness"
in an assault case.
The animal is said to be one that
accompanied negro who attaked
woman recently.
The dog was found near the
scene of the crime and is expected
to recognize his master and thus be-
tray him to justice.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
An African and a Boa Constructor.

An African and Boa Constructor.
At MGeta, German East Africa, n
native who, like all those belonging to
the tribe of the Waluguru, regarded
snake flesh as an especial delicacy
found q huge boa constructor lying in
the middle Of field. He confided the
discovery to one or two others and ar
ranged with them to kill it during the
hours OF darkness, so that they might
enjoy the delicacy together. Toward
nightfall the man, armed with n stick,
attacked the huge serpent. The boa
constructor, aroused from its apparent
torpor, suddenly seized the unhappy
negro and slowly crushed him to pulp
and then gradually swallowed him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

1t seems that Miss Wright was
so busy inspecting her brothers
aeroplane the other day that she
did not notice the President of the
United States, who was inspecting
it also, and only saluted him after
he had asked: "Why, don't you
remember me?" She appears to
be sister of her brother all right.
Herald.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
He Got None.
"What's q pun, father"

Wndt y Il pun, lHluerI
"a pun, my son, is q play upon
words. There are three kinds Of puns
good ones, which you laugh at; in
different ones, which you take no no.
tice Of, and bad ones. which make you
throw something at the punster."
"Can you make a pun, father?"
"Of course, my son! Now, you're
thinking about your supper, aren't
your
ayes, father"
"Well, that s-upper-most In your
mind at tho present time. That, you
see, Is q play on Here, you young
rascal. what did you throw that book
at me for?-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
A pound Of care will not pay an
ounce of debt.-Dutch Proverb.
CoIor RIipdness

Forty men and four women in thou
sand are either wholly unable to per-
ceive certain colors or can recognize
them only with difficulty. All attempts
to overcome color blindness by edu-
eating the color sense have failed.
There are three theories Of color vi
sion. all Of which are based on the
workings of the sensitive fbrils of the
inner eye.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
Odessa's Working Days.

The legal laboring day at Odessa,
Russia, is twelve hours, with two
hours for rest. Workers less than sew
enteen years old must 60 to school for
three hours daily. Christians are not
required to work Sundays or feast
days nor Jews and Mohammedans on
their holidays. Those who have to
work on Sundays have the next day
for rost
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
pleasant, safe, sure, easy little liver
pills. A salve you may always de-
pend upon in any case where you
need salve, is De Wits Carbolized
Witch Hazel Salve-especially good
for Piles. Sold by X. H. Trimble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-08-06
Knew Her Weakness.

Master-John Servant-Yes, sir
Master-Be sure you tell me when it
is o'clock. Servant-Yes. sir. Master
Don't forget it. promised to meet
my wife. at $50. and she'll be pro-
voked If I'm not there when she ar
riyes.-London Answers.