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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
SUNDAY. LEGAL HOLIDAY
IN OLD NEW YORK
PROMINENT CITIZENS THERE
SEEK TO FIX STATUS OF
THE LORDS DAY,

NEW YORK April o.--Men Of
prominence, including Alfred G, Van
derbilt, August Belmont and o,lNrs
are identified with the Liberal Sunday
League, the governors Of which held
a meeting here yesterday The league
was only recently Incorporated with a
view Of bringing about more lib.
eral Interpretation Of the Sunday laws
and having Sunday declared a legal
holiday in the state. At the meeting
OF the governors the following plat
form was adopted;
"'rhe members OF the league, real
izing that the blue laws, founded on
the English common laws, have long
ceased to be effective and recognizing
that the men and women OF the 10th
century have outgrown the passive
submission to dictation which seeks
to make all follow the path laid down
for them by xealots, have organized
as tribune before which the people
may lay their ideas, express their
preferences and record their iudg-
ment."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
FEDERATION OF NURSERIES.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 6.-The Fed
erartion of Day Nurseries, of which
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge Of New York
is president, met in annual convention
in this city today and will remain in
session until Thursday. The purpose
of the gathering is to exchange id
and discuss the latest methods and de-
velopmcnts in the work of the day
nursery institutions which now exist
in nearly all of the larger cities Of the
country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
FLORISTS.

PLANTS OF ALL KINDS-Choice
roses, towering shrubs, cut flowers,
artistic boquets furnished weddings
and funerals. Columbia Nurseries,
5l6 Bond. az"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

A bit of yarn has just developed
here that shows how narrowly some
men escape doing deadly thing, and
how equally narrowly others escape
the deadly thing the other missed;
Last Thursday night, when the hne
steamship Breakwater was approach.
ing the O. r. & N. piers here, to
berth, one OF her officers, in default.
Of any other carrying-load on his lead
sline (the weight wherewith it IS
thrown from the ship to the doek)
fastened the six-pound lead on the
end of the line and flung that ashore.
The heavy article struck the 0. r. &
N. night watchman, Mr.. Sinnott, a
glancing blow on the head and knock
ed him Fat on the dock, and might
have killed him had it been more d.
rect in its impact. He is too valuable
a man for such treatment as this. and
every friend he has got will be glad
TO know that nothing more serious
ensued from the stupid misehance,
Mr.. Sinnott is away on leave for a
few days but not on account of any
consequences resulting from the blow
alluded to. He is simply off for a
brief rest, and spending his time in
the metropolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

Captained Oscar Wicklund, OF the
Point Adams life-saving station, with
his crew and the surf boat were up
from the lower harbor yesterday, af.
ter a lot Of supplies, and went home
ward about sundown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
Wood at the Same old Price.

While the Astoria Fuel & Supply
Co., is not talking much, it is still
delivery fine inside spruce and fir
wood and all kinds of cordwood at
the same old price. a.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
NEW TODAY
Kelley, The Wood Man.

VIM. Kelley, the wood and coal
dealer, is prepared to supply the pub
lie and all his old customers with the
best slabwood that Astoria has ever
seen. He promises not to join any
combination to raise the price of
wood and he will keep his old title of
the man who keeps the price down"
Ring up Main 2l9l for particulars.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
CARPETS AND RUGS.

FINE NEW FULL LINE CARPET
samples just rerceived. See them.
Also agents Fluff Rug Company
Zapf Furniture & Hardware Co. .ss
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
The Proper Place.

Go to the Occident Barber Shop if
you are particular and desire first
class service. Satisfaction guaranteed
An expert bootblack and porter has
also been engaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

conducting an investigation Of the
beef industry in Chicago, reeonvened
today to make its final report. The
Grand Jury has been in service the
longest Of any in the history Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
The Modern.

The best and most up-to-date ton
serial parlor in the city is The
Modern. Perfect comfort and service
guaranteed to all. Excellent baths.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

There is a considerable amount Of
money saved if you buy your suit or
hat at JaloFs. Special "Pre-Easter
Sale" on everything this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
Phone Or Write.

Phone Main 88l or write F. A
Fisher, Twelfth street, about Ideal
Vacuum Cleaners. Earl A. Fisher.
.u'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

Federal courts at Chicago. 1t began
its work the second week Of last De.
cember.
Morning Astorian, 60 cents per
60 cents per month by carrier. 4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07
GRAND JURY TO REPORT

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 6,-The Fed
eral Grand Jury, which recently al
journed after spending three months
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The Lurline went up last evening
with good business on all decks, and
plenty of people in her cabins, as
usual.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

Suits and Millinery for less. Where1
At JalofFs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

Try our own mixture of coffee-ths
J. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers Phone MAR
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The steamer Eureka entered port
yesterday. from the California port Of
that name, and after short stay ut
the Calender, went on up stream.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The steamer eureka entered port
yesterday from the California port Of
that name, and after a short stay at
the Calender, went on up stream.
The Norwegian steamship Jethou,
from the Mexican coast arrived IN
port yesterday, for orders. and is It
anchor in the lower harbor awaiting
their receipt.
The fine steamship Geo. w. Fen
wick, fthe Hammond feet, entered
port yesterday morning, and went
direct to the company's docks at the
Tongue, where she viii load again al
once for California.
The British steamship Croydon,
lumber laden for Manila and Calcutta,
left out yesterday morning, and IS
now on her way across the Pacific.
The steamer Nome City arrived
down yesterday and docked at the
Calender pier. She departed later
for San Francisco.
The steamer Sue H. Elmore dockcd
at the o. R & N. piers at 7:s5 last
evening, and will depart for Tilla-
nook Bay at o'clock this morning.
with good business on all decks.
The schooner Virginia will finish
loading lumber at the Columbia Mills,
at Knappton, this afternoon and leave
out for San Francisco on the first tow
line that offers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The pleasant news reached this
city yesterday Of the arrival, at Sec
ramento, Cal, of the launch Requa,
which left the Columbia some time
ago. for the Bay City. She made the
run for Coos Bay to Sacramento, IN
36 hours, which was going some for a
little craft, on the high seas. Engi-
neer Nick Clinton. viii, it is said, re-
turn to this city, as soon as his 80
days Of service are completed. The
Requa will enter upon passenger
run between Sacramento and Yolo, as
that was the business she was pur-
chased for.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The steamer Alliance reported by
wireless last evening that she would
be in this port this evening, from
Coos waters, en- route to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-07

The steamer Johan Poulsen cleared
from here yesterday, for the Bay City
with 10000 feet of lumber laden at
three Columbia river ports.
The fine oil tank steamship Santa
Maria. from the coast of California
arrived in this port at 3 p. m.
The steamer Asuncion, Of the
Standard feet, is also outside, and is
due to cross in this morning (if not
sooner), on her way up the Column
bia.
The steamer St. Helen's is due in
from San Francisco this morning, en-
route to Portland, for cargo Of
lumber.
IT. -4a,Y,ar AJI;,pcA rarCrfed by
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-14
Hauehton Happenines.

! The Misses Hickman entertained the
young people Thursday night, serving
delicious refreshments.
Misses Lizzie Donovan and Mary Belle
Hughes OF Hughes Spur were guests OF
relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. R. w. Tucker, Presiding Elder,
held the first Quarterly Conference at
the Methodist Church last Thursday.
Mr.. J. E. Hitler, one of our black
smiths, left last week with his family
for Red Fork, Ark, where they will
reside.
Mr.. w. c. Scales, who has been en-
ployed as salesman with Lawrence &:
Son, has resigned the position and
moved to his farm near town.
Mr.. E, E. Wart of Sweetwater, Texas,
arrived here Saturday on a visit to his
father, Mr.. Warren Wart. Elijah is a
native OF near this place and is receiving
hearty welcome.
Agents representing two companies
are busy securing oil and gas leases in
this vicinity. Our people are endeavor-
ing to encourage development operations
by giving leases literally.
A large number of negroes have left
this place and vicinity during the past
five or six weeks and others are prepar-
ing to leave. Most of them have gone
to Ashley County, Arkansas.
There were some thirty odd teachers
in attendance at the institute held Fri
day and Saturday. A photograph OF
the teachers in group would make a
pretty picture. Nearly all are ladies,
and Bossier ladies at that.
Last Thursday night two negroes
Drew Tatum and Sherman Wright-en-
gagged in a fight at the section house.
Wright used a bar of iron and Tatum a
pistol. Wright is at the Shreveport
Hospital, not expected to live. Tatum
made his escape, minus few teeth.
Monday, January ii, 1908.
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by Mr.. Belcher and unanimously car
ried: n
Resolved, That the thanks OF this
body be rendered to Prof. Johnston for
the courteous, efficient rnd honorable
manner in which he has served the
people of this parish as Superintendent,
and Treasured of the school funds.
It is further resolved, That vote Of
thanks be rendered to the retiring Press
ident and members of this board
Messrs. J. N. Platt, J. E. Rogers and
J. B. Thompson-for their long, faithful
and efficient service as members of the
School Board of Bossier Parish.
There being no further business, the
board adjourned to meet in regular ses-
sion on Thursday, April 1, 1909.
N. w. SENTELL, President.
JOS. E. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
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School at public expense was disallowed.
Moved and carried, that a school for
white children be let out at Bluffs, in
ward one, to continue five months from
date Of opening.
It was ordered that the S35 recently
paid to Mr.. j. N. Plat out of the 500
of the Seventh District funds set apart
for rent Of piano and other necessary
expenses is hereby approved, and the
remainder ($65) be paid to the President
Of the local board Of Haughton High
School, upon his written application.
On motion, carried, w. L. Adger was
allowed to draw from the general funds
20 cents per day for actual attendance
OF one pupil, and J. D. Parkerson the
same amount for each of three children
attending Benton High School, to date
from January 4, 1909. It was further
ordered that r. H. Rains be allowed the
same 20-cent transportation for one,
w. B. Graham for one and J. r. Bryant
for two pupils to Atkins School, to be
paid out of the general fund, from jan
uary 4, 1903.
Prof. Johnston was allowed to draw
$50 out Of the general fund for expenses
incurred in attending the Superintend-
ents' Convention, held in Baton Rouge
in December last.
The w. S. Dalrymple transportation
to Linton School was ordered to be dis
continued.
/ The business of this meeting being
about through, Superintendent Johnston
rose and respectfully rendered his resig-
nation, to take effect on the 9th of jan
suary. Mr.. Johnston's reasons for re-
signing at this particular moment being
considered cogent and fair, the board,
after some hesitation, accepted his res
ignation in the following terms:
Moved and carried, that Superin-
eendent Johnston's resignation be ac-
copied, to take effect on the 9th Of jan
uary, 1903, and it is ordered that his
bond be now cancelled and full discharge
|, aud acquittance granted him.
/, The following resolution was offeref
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Cotton Quotations.
o.
Barred Plymouth Rocks. About

Barred Plymouth Rocks. About
Is young cockerels for sale. Price, ST
each.-Mrs. M. E. Cade, Dixie, La.
For Sale.-One two-horse WAGON,
almost as good as new, and two small
mules, in fairly good condition.-W. H.
Scanland, Benton, La.
!, "My setter has puppies that are males,
well marked, from Don Gladstone. She
is from Victoria. She is beyond doubt
the greatest dog ever for singles and
covies." Rev. H. E. Tucker of Platte
City, Mo-, in letter to the local editor
of the Banner. If you want a fine pup
from field proved stock, write him.
Gone dime a line" under this head
means for the first insertion; each sub
sequent insertion (without change) 5
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
is ga cents per line.
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DIR. e. G. Allen, of Shreveport,
Announces that he has opened an office
in the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is a
graduate of both schools and carries a
full line of homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
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Notice to Trespassers.

Notice to Trespassers.
A LII parties are hereby warned not to
"A hunt or in any wise trespass upon
lands of the undersigned, located in
Ward 2, Bossier Parish, La.
LEVY REALTY AND PLANTING Co.
VANCE 4 LOGAN.
J. S. ALISON.
BERNIE SMIssoN.
Mrs. F. McWILLIAMs.
Mrs. BENTON MCMILLAN.
Mrs. j. M. FOSTER.
j. M. FOSTER.
w. L. FOSTER.
January II, 1909. 81
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!, 6. 0. Gayle, President, and l, R. T. Stinson,
cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true, to the
oest Of my knowledge and belief.
c. O. GAYLE, President.
R. T. STINsoN, Cashier.
subscribed and sworn to before me this, the
aOen aay OF December, 1908. R.A KELLY
Clerk District Court.
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Interest on Delinquent Taxes.

Interest on Delinquent Taxes. -
On account Of the general scarcity of
money, occasioned by poor crops, ETC.,
Sheriff Edwards on December31st wrote
to Hon. Paul Capdevielle, State Auditor,
asking that interest on delinquent taxes
not date from January 18th this year, as
Is customary, but that further time be
granted. The Auditors reply, under
date Of January 7th, was as follows.
81 regret to state that however desir-
Gus ! may be to grant your request I
have absolutely no discretion in the
matter. >
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Local and
Personal.
4 heavy sleet Mondoy night.

~ hoo-'J
The Police Jury held two days ses-
sion here this week.
Mrs. Lizzie Adger of Belcher spent
Sunday here as a guest of Mrs. L. A.
Brownlee.
ngrIf you have choice seed corn or
cotton for sale advertise it in the Ban
ner. as others are doing.
An election is to be held in ward six
at an early date, when the question of a
legal fence will agsin be submitted.
Mr.. Tom Stinson left the latter part of
last week for Southern Arkansas, where
he will engage in levee work. He has a
.nbcontract with the North Louisiana
Construction Company. =
The Shreveport Times of this morning
saws that Mr.. G. T. Mays passed through
that place early yesterday morning en-
route to New Orleans, where he had just
shipped car load of hogs.
Messrs. H. P. Moore, H. L. Boggs,
s. Doles and L. R. Bumgardner, Jury
Commissioners, were here Monday for
the purpose of drawing jury for the
coming term of Court. The venire is to
be found on our fourth page.
aT The old year has passed. If
there is an 'O8 printed on your paper
opposite your name, or on it's wrapper,
you owe us a dollar. Please bear in
mind that subscriptions are due in ad-
vance. A dollar is but little to demand
for a newspaper for whole year, and
surely any one can afford to pay that
amount in advance.
Hon. E. S. Dortch of Taylortown,
Registrar OF Voters for Bossier Parish,
spent the greater part of the week here.
He has asked us to state that he will a
little later on make a canvass OF the
entire parish for the purpose of regis
tering voters; and that throughout the
year all who apply at the Sheriff s
Office can register with Mr.. L. G. Smith,
his deputy. AS an election is soon to
ssahf held 9fe 10 6 Hsfa s1 t Mr R4Ttch will
The official notice appears in the first
column Of our fourth page. - =,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-14
Plain Dealing Dots.

Mr.. r. E. Wyche of Benton was Wis
itor in Plain Dealing yesterday.
Quite lot of sleet and snow fell here
Monday night and again last night.
Mr.. Morgan Carnish Of Arkana was in
Plain Dealing yesterday on business. 4
Miss Alletha Montgomery has gone to
Hamshire, Texas, where she will teach a
school.
The Misses Edwards of Benton are
guests of their cousins, Misses Pearl and
Carrie Wyche.
Mrs. J. T. Dudney, who has been quite
sick for several weeks, is reported better
at this writing.
Mr.. ]. S. Gray is confined to his bed
with broken arm, as a result of fall
on the ice yesterday morning.
Miss Maud Swords of Natchitoches
has charge of the grade formerly taught
by Miss Estelle Jones in Plain Dealing
High School. Miss Jones resigned dur
ing December, and is now at her home
in Jackson, Tenn.
company, was in town Monday. He in
formed your correspondent that all
machinery has been installed, the der
rick almost completed, and that every
thing will be in shape to begin drilling
within few days.
Wednesday, January 10, 1909.
From Red Land.
Mr.. T. L. Davis made business trip
to Sarepta Saturday.
Mrs. J. ]. Robertson of Carterville is
| very i'll at this writing.
Mrs. Rupert Butler was a guest of her
mother, Mrs. G. J. Goodwin Sunday.
Little Lossie Nell Goodwin, daughter
of Mr.. G. J. Goodwin, is On the sick list
this week.
The little baby boy Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolphus Johnson, aged about six
months, died Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Mizel and father,
Mr.. T. M. Davis, visited friends in
Antrim Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Wingate of Plain
Dealing spent few days very pleasantly
with Mrs. Wingate's mother, Mrs. G. G.
Allen.
Monday, January II, 1909.
Cotton Quotations.
Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quota
lions were as follows:
Good ordinary, 6 1916 cents.
Low middling, 1915 cents.
Middling, 8 1916 cents.
Good middling, 9 3-16 cents.
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Teachers petition:
Your Honorable Body, the Board OF Public Edu-
cation for Bossier Parish, La.
We, the undersigned teachers OF
public schools in Bossier Parish, do
hereby petition that Prof. Joseph q.
Johnston be retained as Superintendent
of Public Schools in Bossier Parish.
Mary Gilmer. E. Lee McClintock.
Luda Platt. Blanche Phelps.
Eugene jackson. M. F. Godfrey.
Florence Billingsly. NJ. D. Levy.
Lena Stevens. Carrie M. Brown.
Hortense Montgomery. T. A. Binford.
Sallie M. Brown. Inez B. Bright.
Julia M. Elston. Josephine Stone.
Bethenia Sneed. Mabel Edenton.
Ethel E. Elston. Maud l.. McAnn.
Lizzie McAnn. Ethel Many.
Maud Whisenhunt. Alice Cason.
NAV Merritt. Virginia Elder.
Lena May Brown. Aileen Sibley.
Regular business was now taken up.
It was moved and carried that the con-
tract with the Bossier Banner for pub
fishing the School Board proceedings be
fixed at 500 year for four years from
this date and that the paper be paid
extra for all advertisements for specia
school districts, election notices, etc.
The petition presented by Mr.. Demoss
asking for the creation OF specia
school district in ward four, to be know
as District No. Is, was laid over till TIL
next regular meeting.
! Mr.. H. L. Boggs' request 10 contiau'
/ his transportation OF the children 9
/ Cypress Hill to Plain Dealing H;gl
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has presented Mr.. Biggs, member OF
his ward, with petition in Prof. john
ston's favor, signed by over Is per cent
OF the voters of ward six, asking him to
support Johnston as their choice. Mr..
Sentell stated that he had decided not to
vote in the election Of a Superintendent,
and at the same time laid on the table
two petitions in Johnston's favor signed
by citizens of his ward. Contrary to the
Boards usual custom, the election was
held by ballot, which resulted in two
ballots for Jos. E. Johnston and three
for w. A. Fortson, Sentel not voting.
Mr.. Fortson was declared elected for the
ensuing four years. Mr.. Johnston an
nounced that he was ready to turn over
the Office to his successor as soon as he
was qualified. Mr.. Biggs then laid the
petition from his ward on the table.
The petition follows:
To Mr.. L. c. Biggs, Member of the Parish School
Board:
We, the undersigned citizens and
voters of ward six, prompted solely by
deep interest in the public schools of our
parish, hereby petition you to support
Prof. Jos. E. Johnston for the position
of Parish Superintendent of Public
Schools at the ensuing election by the
new board, of which you are, or will be a
member.
Prof. Johnston having presided in our
parish almost continuously for twenty
years is familiar with the people and
conditions of each school in the parish;
he is Confederate veteran, Democrat,
and a lifelong school man.
This petition is gotten up without the
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The petition from Mr.. Sentell's ward
follows:
To the Honorable School Board Of Bossier Par
ish, La:
Having heard that Prof. ]. E. john
ston has applied for reelection as
Superintendent of Public Education, we
wish to state that in our minds he is
thoroughly capable, and the most pro-
ficient educator in our parish. We be-
lieve he has educational matters deeply
- l.e-rty-s.-.,a .a>ssA hie =e~rcrie1eo~ne--
teacher, together with his knowledge of
public school laws, renders him the most
desirable man for the position.
We ask that you carefully consider the
advantages our schools would be assured
of under his supervision before casting
your ballot.
"a ruler ,oho appoints any man to an
Office, when there is in has dominion an
other man better qualified for it, sins
against God and against the state."-
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The Banner covers Bossier Parish like
blanket covers bed.
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su~If you have choice seed corn or
.otton for sale advertise it in the Ban
ner, as others are doing.