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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Road Building to Music.

Major l.. w. V. Kennon in building
the Benguet road through the noun
tains of northern Luzon, Philippine Is
lands, was obliged to study the char
acter Of his 1000 native employees aud
adopt peculiar methods of developing
their efficiency. He found that music
was the best incentive to work. He
had band follow the gangs wherever
they went and play as the men
worked. From laborers worth 10 cents
a day he developed the men Into mu-
steal machines working in cadence
with drum beats. Finally In closing
up the work he made wager that the
road would be finished by q certain
day. He promised a good cigar to
every laborer IL he won the bet He
wen.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16

DtpdTtHCllt I'll tilt lIlltTlOf,}
U. S. Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
August IL, 1909
NOTICE is hereby given that William
IN H. McCaleb of Linton, La, who,
on June 6, 1904, made Homestead Entry
No. 10, 42O (0638) for lots 2, and and
the southwest quarter Of southeast quar-
ter of section Z, township 10 north, range
IL west, Louisiana Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on the
Both day of September, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: ]. G..
Jones, J: L. Jones, j. A. Bumgardner
and L. R. Bumgardner, all of Linton,
La. J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
August 10, 1909. sep2s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
ARE OUR ROADS TOO WIDE?
German Highways Narrower, but Bet
ter Maintained, SAYS a Consul.

ter Maintained, Says a Consul.
The following information concern
ing the superiority of the highways Of
Germany as compared with those Of
the United States is furnished by Rob
ert j. Thompson, consul at Hanover:
German roads are perhaps subjected
to a hundred times more traffic than
similar roads In the United States.
These roads range from twenty to
thirty feet in width. while in our mid
die and western states. where traffic is
comparatively light, we take land of
an average value of 500 per acre and
cut it up with roadways sixty-six feet
in width, practically two-thirds of the
same being given over to weeds, which
furnish an inexhaustible supply of
seeds for the adjoining farm lands.
The farmer in Germany who has con-
quered the weeds on his ground need
have no thought Of them being started
again from uncultivated or uncared for
land along the roadways. There are
no weeds, no mud, no chuck holes. no
sand stretches in the roads.
One of the simplest and most practi-
cal measures that could be taken for
the betterment of roads in the United
States would be to reduce their width
to from one-third to one-half of what
they now are.
In the United States public high
ways in the states given below may be
estimated as follows: Minnesota, So
coo; Wisconsin. GO.OOO; Michigan, co.
900: Iowa. 10000; Kansas. 10000; Ne
braska. $4,000; Missouri, $4,000: I'LL
nois, 10000; Indiana, 10000: Ohio. So
600; total, 100000 miles. Reducing the
width Of these public highways, which
now average sixty-six feet. to thirty
six feet would give back to the farm
ers of these states for cultivation
100000 acres of generally tillable
land. which at an average valuation Of
500 per acre would mean the restora-
| ton to the producing values of the
states named Of $25O,OOO.OOO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Homestead Entry No. 10, APO.

n Department OF the Interior
U. S. Laid Office at Natchitoches, La,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Tutors Sale.

Tutors Sale.
Tutorship Of the Minors Willie Mai and j. A. Lee
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
DY virtue of an order Of sale to me
- directed from the honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish of Bos-
sier, La, | will on Wednesday, Septem-
Der q, 1909, at the Court House in the
town of Benton, La, within the legal
hours for sales, proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder,
the following described property, to-wit:
The south half Of the east half OF block
"a of the town of Plain Dealing, La, as
per map of said town on record in the
Clerks Office of Bossier Parish, La, and
known as the McClenaghan lot; being
the south half of the lot bought by Birdie
Lee from j. P. Vance, as shown by deed
recorded on page 715 of volume 81, Con-
veyances of Bossier Parish.
Terms of Sale-Cash, for not less than
500. j. f. EDWARDS,
Sheriff and ex- officio Auctioneer.
Benton, La, August 10, 1909. s1e
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
A Gold Road,

At Oroville, in Butte county, Cal, a
section OF roadway has been found so
rich in placer gold that an application
has been made for permission to
dredge 1t. The miner who. makes the
application to the authorities agrees,
according to newspaper reports. to re-
place the road by one fully as good as
or better than the present one. It would
seem. however, that il the city owns a
gold mine It would pay better to work
1t and get the money for the city treas
ury. Not many cities In the country
can boast Of paying gold deposits in
the public streets, and there is proba-
bly, dearth Of precedents to guide
the city council in its action.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Automobile. to Hau, Road prao..

At Salina, Kan, an effort is being
made to induce each automobolist to
drag several miles Of road after each
rain. The theory is that the use Of the
drag places the earth on the crown Of
the road, where 1t dries and hardens.
After another rain a repetition of the
dragging carries on more earth. which
IN turn hardens. and after a few such
applications Of the drag there Is a con-
siderable hardened surface to the road
which does not easily disintegrate. The
employment Of the motor car to haul
the drag would demonstrate hitherto
unemployed utility Of the machine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
FILLING RUTs IN A ROAD.
How the Work of Repairing Thorn
Should Be Done,

With earth roads there is pro
nounced tendency to rut. and when
ruts begin to appear on the surface
great care should be used in selecting
new materials with which they should
be immediately filled says !; bulletin
of the department Of agriculture.
Every hole or rut in the roadway il
not tanlIed full Of some COED material
like that of which the road is con-
structed will become filled with water
and will be made deeper - wider by
each passing vehicle. \ hole which
could have been filed with Il shovelful
of material will soon need cartful..
The rut or hole to be repaired should
be cleared of dust, mud or water and
just sufficient good fresh earth placed
in it to be even with the surrounding"
surface after having been thoroughly
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Sa lie
Two Sections Of Land

In Terrell County Texas, on the
Rio Grande River. Each section
lies one half mile on the river and
runs back two miles. The distance
from one tract to the other is one
and one-half miles.
| will sell either section for
$t500 or both sections for $3.50,
one-half cash and balance in one
and two years, with per cent in
terest. There is nothing against
the land now.
l have a sectional map of Ter
rell County, Texas, showing loca-
ton of this land. This is good
bargain, and l would not sell it if
l did not need the money. If you
want to make some money, see me
at once.
j. E. JOHNSTON, jr.
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-09-16
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before, me, R. A. Gard
~ ner, Justice of the Peace, Ward 6,
Bossier Parish, La, by John Ellis, and
will be sold at Bellevue, La, within the
legal hours OF sale on Saturday, October
Is, 1919, one 3-year-old black and white
spotted heifer YEARL1NG, crop and split
in left ear, underbit and split in right
ear. Appraised at So.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
r. A. GARDNER,
September 16, 1909. ocs2l
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Final Account.

Succession Of Robert Williams, deceased.
In District Court. Bossier Parish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that Frances Viii
- lams, administrator of the succession Of
Robert Williams, deceased, has this day filed in
my office his final account in said succession,
and if opposition be not made thereto within the
time prescribed by law, the same will be homol-
ogated and made the Judgment of the Court.
Given under my official signature and seal OF
office, at Benton, La, on this, the 18th day of
September, 1909. "A. KELLY,
n30-2t Clerk District Court.
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Succession Notice.

Succeion Of w. N. Holt, deceased. In
District Court, Booster Parish, La.
WHEREAS, T. w. Smith has this
w day applied to be appointed ad-
ministrator of the succession of w. M.
Holt, under the terms of Act No. 10 of
1906, and has filed a description and
valuation of the property of said sue
cession, all parties interested herein are
hereby cited to show cause, if any they
have, why the said application should
not be granted and the description and
valuation of said estate be not approved
and homologated; and notice is hereby
given that if no opposition be made
within seven days, the same will be
granted, approved and homologated as
prayer for.
Witness the Hon. r. C. Drew, Judge
of the said Court, this, the 10Th day OF
September, 1909. B. A. KELLY,
!. 500 = Clerk District Court.
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Advertising and Our Advertising Rates

money advertising makes the dollar hump
the the
circulating and only the circulating that does good
Blu
along the roadside. Think it over!
medium of
in of
advertising Shreveport
behind record of reliability
Of
pendent All this goes make advertising
living anywhere who has anything sell the residents
North want.
We
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
500 is DONATED
BricAlayers at Their State Con-
vention Here Remember
Sufferers at Cherry.
TO BLOOMINGTON IN 1910
Delegates VIII Be Banqueted This
Evening by the Tri-City
Local Unions.

The 10th annual convention of the
Illinois Bricklayers' association was
brought to a close yesterday after
$noon. The convention was opened
"wednesday morning and was held in
1 the assembly room of the Rock Island
house. A resolution was introduced
I by M. r. O'Grady of Chicago at the
session yesterday afternoon deploring
Fthe horrible catastrophe which took
place at Cherry, Ill, last week The
resolution called for a donation of
500 toward the aid of the suffering
families. The sum will be taken
Efrom the general fund of the associa-
ton.
The delegates at the convention
represented fully two-thirds of the
unions Of the state. There are 10000
members in this state, $500 OF whom
belong to the Chicago organization.
Trouble Settled by Arbitration.
81 All of the troubles of the organiza-
tion are settled by arbitration and
very little difficulty is experienced in
handling any such matter which may
come before the judiciary board.
The officers who were elected at
the convention a year ago held over.
/ Another election will take place at
/ the meeting next year.
At present there is but one vice
. president of the association. It was
decided yesterday to elect two addi-
,ttioDal vice presidents at the meeting
next year. These two new officers,
together with the president and sec
/. retary, will form the judiciary board
which settles all labor disputes.
bloomington Next Year.
Bloomington was chosen as the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
HATED HIS FAMILY.
Inability to Bear Noises of Baby
Drove Illinois Professor
to Death.
DOMESTIC LIFE PALLED
Prepared Financial Affairs Before the
End, But Left No Word of At
lection Behind.

Champaign, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-Professor
Wilfred F. Wheeler, first assistant III
chemistry in the engineering expert
ment station of the University of ILL
nois, who committed suicide on the
university campus yesterday morning.
took cyanide of potassium, carefully
prepared by himself at the close of u
CHASTITY vigil
This is the bare thread of the facts
of a sensational death that shocked the
university through and through. For
Professor Wheeler, one of the bright
est of the university's experts in
chemistry, took his own life because
he could not stand the petty annoy
ances of married life and disIiked his
baby child
Rather than endure what became to
him a hateful existence, Professor
Wheeler, after months of brooding in
which a patient and suffering wife
bore her trials without complaint, al
though they became almost public
property, decided on the fatal step.
Cannot FathOm Motive.
Psychologists knit their brows in
vain attempt to estimate the mental
makeup of a man imbued with so
much scientific skill and intellectual
ity, but who openly confessed to a dis
like for babies and ate his meals alone
at an uptown hotel. while his wife
and child dined elsewhere, all because
he could not bear to have the baby
near him.
True, Wheeler declared that his
nervousness made him q victim of the
noise of the infant, but the fact re-
mains that the wife was almost de-
serted by her husband when the child
was born, Professor Wheeler even re
fusing to 20 to the hospital to see the
infant after it's birth
Highly praised by Professor S. ".
Parr as one Of the best chemists on
the local staff, on safe financial
basis, with prospects of future promo
tons in his profession, there was moth
ing in the lot of Professor Wheeler
that could have driven him to take the
fatal vial Of deadly poison.
No Word of Affection.
Without a word of affection for his
wife, but with a careful direction OF
financial matters to be attended to,
Wheeler il his last night on earth in
the chemical laboratory. left this eX-
PLANTATION of his death:
Il am tired of living, so goOd-by.
There is no use trying to find out what
happened TO me, as three and one-half
g. ken is responsible for my fate
"KCN" stands for OOtaSSillm evan
ide and "g" means grains. The chem
ist knew the quickest route to the
other world, for when his body was
discovered in the morning death had
been almost instantaneous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
TRUTH ABOUT oATARRH
Sensible Methods viii Cure it. II. o.
Rolls Guarantees HyOmei to
Cure CataFrh.

Catarrh can never be cured by TAX
+ ing medicines into the stomach nor Cy
lEEIays, atonizers or douches.
Intelligent physicians have long ago
discarded such ideas and not one Of
them would be worth consideration
were it not for the fact that unscrup-
uloUs persons prey upon the ignorance
,ol the people in regard to new dis
coTeries.
CaCarrh is caused by germs and just
as long as these germs thrive in the
folds crevices, hooks and corners d
the mucous membrane that line the
nose, threat and chest. just so Ions
Will you have Catarrh.
There is only one way to cure ca
tarrh and that is to kill the germs.
There is only one remedy. that Wi
kill the germs when il gets where the
germs are, and that IS Hyomei.
Hyomei is made chiefly from Aus
tralian Eucalyptus and EucalyDtol
combined with other germ killing and-
septics. Just breathe it in through the
hard rubber inhaler that comes with
each outfit and relief is Immediate.
! Used regularly for few weeks Hyo-
{ mel pronounced High-o--ne) will cure
chronic catarrh. Complete outfit $1.09
at II. 0. Rolls and leading druggists
: Everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19

state highway commission was COM
pleted Wednesday night.
In the construction 20 cars of
crushed stone have been used, and
all that it cost was the freight, for
it was furnished free from the peni-
Tertiary at Joliet The road was ex-
cavated to a depth of - inches and
there was first made foundation of
flne rock, Then came coarser mate
rial. On this screenings were put
and then gravel with u per cent Of
cement to make the gravel run to-
gether and adhere and protect the
surface. This makes a good and
durable surface on a fine foundation.
Within the village the pavement
is ) feet in width and in the county
70. Including the cost of the labor
the total cost was $4,000, but as
much of the labor was donated the
actual cost is considerably less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
TO DISCUSS RACE PROBLEM
Negro Question to Be Dealt With at
Y. VI. c. \. Next Sunday.

For the next two Sundays the men
Of the Y. NJ. c. \. viii consider the
race problem at the Sunday afternoon
discussions of social problems. Next
Sunday the topic will deal with the
negro question. Secretary Smedley
will conduct the study next Sunday,
and on the following Sunday Rev r.
B. Williams will speak of the social
and industrial problems arising from
immigration and the consequent ming
ling OF races.
These popular discussions are at
tracing men in increasing numbers.
and the intelligent presentation of the
facts concerning these important que5-
tons is resulting in u better under
standing of conditions. The meetings
are held each Sunday at $3.50 in the Y.
NJ. c. A. chapel, and they are open ia
all men who are interested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
sIanehe walsh sued

Blanche Walsh Sued.-Chicago. Nov.
19-Chicago is rapidly acquiring
reputation among theatrical and pugil-
istic celebrities as good place 70
avoid if by any chance they anticipate
being sued. Following close upon the
recent suits instituted against Jack
Johnson and Nine Olive Fremstad is
a suit for $4,000 against Miss Blanche
Walsh. The suit. the result of an al
legged breach of contract on the part
of Miss Walhh, was fled in the NIL
nicipal court yesterday on behalf of
Miss Jennie Jacobs, play broker
with offices in the Longacre building
in New York. According to Attorney
Adolph Marks, the suit is to recover a
10 per cent commission due Miss ia
cobs on the salary and profits paid
Miss Walsh from the show in which
she is now starring Deputy BailiG
Bert Lewis found service on Miss
Walsh at o'clock last night after an
exciting chase through the lobby and
corridors of the hotel. Miss Walsh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19

had just alighted from an automobile
when she caught sight of the bailin
who was waiting for her in the lobby.
Apparently she scented trouble, for she
hurried TO the elevator and was car
ried up to the third floor before the
bailiff could reach her. Determined
that she should not escape him, the
bailiff sprinted up three flights of
stairs, where, catching sight of the
actress entering a room, he followed
her in. despite the attempts of her
maid to close the door, and served the
summons.
Jesse Two Times.-At the Illinois
Sunday Jesse James" will be present
ed at afternoon and evening perform
ances.
All Star Combination.-New York,
Nov. 18.-A comic opera company,
which will be made up exclusively Of
Broadway stars right down to the
chorus and which will outshine even
the Lambs all star gambol. is being
organized by the Shuberts for a trans
continental tour at the conclusion of
the DItSClil IuGdltlCdl SGdoOH. Inc
company will include every musical
comedy star now under Shnbert con-
tract-Lew Fields, Sam Bernard, Ed
die Foy, Frank Daniels. James T. Pow
ers Andrew Mack, William Norris,
Lulu CHASER, Louise Cunning. Blanch
Ring Marguerite Clark and others.
and in the chorus will be players Of
note like Flora Parker. Harriet Stan
ton, Hattie Lorraine, Elsie Ryan, Daisy
Dumont. Florence Martin, Edith Deck
er, Clara Palmer. Winnie O'Connor
Gertrude Darrell and a score of others
now singing in Broadway musical com
edies. Both Lee and J. ]. Shubert will
travel with the company as managers.
This is the first time Lee Shubert has
found it possible to leave New York
long enough to make a trip to the pa
cific coast J. ]. Shubert crossed the
continent q short time ago to perfect
chain Of theaters to the coast. and
many of these theaters, owned by the
Shuberts. have never been seen by
/ Lee Shubrt It has not as yet been
decided what musical piece shall be
used as the most fitting for the proper
display OF such an array of talent.
/ Four are under consideration. The
show will be divided into two parts.
The first will be the comic opera al-
ready mentioned, in the production of
which the entire company VIII partici-
pate. and the second will consist OF 4
series of scenes offered by different
stars. each showing the most noted
episode from the most famous produc-
ton with which he has been identi-
! fed. A regular SIS rate for orchestra
chairs win prevail in the large cities.
All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
The TheaterS
THE ILLINOIS.
Second avenue and Sixteenth street

At TIE ILLINOIS.
Nov. I9-ChrIstian ScIerce lecture.
Nov 2I-"Jesse James," matinee and
night.
Nov. 23-ROcEI Island Musical club.
NOV. 25-N'The Sport and the Girl,
matinee ana night.
Nov. 27-"UncIe Toms Cabin matt
nee and night.
Nov. 2s-Dec. 4-MOrSan Stock com
pany.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, DAVENPORT.
NOV. I0-HOod's TraveJOEues.
Nov. 21-"A Gentleman From SIissis-
sippi,v matinee and night.
Nov! 22-CharIes Frohman's Company
in .fThe Thief"
Dec. 5-'GTEc Soul Kiss"
Dec. G-BiIiie Burke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19

city for the convention in 1910. This
meeting viii be held on the second
Thursday in September, month
earlier than heretofore, because OF
the inconvenience of the present time
to both brfckIayers and employers.
a great number Of the delegates
have returned to their homes, but
those who remain viii be banqueted
this evening by the Tri-City Unions
I and ] ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
NEW ROAD NEARLY READY
GaIva VIII Soon Have Notable In
provement Einisled.

GaIva, H., Nov. 19.-The macad-
am work on the new hard road of
one and onc-half miles that is being
built here under the direction Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19

with a session in the chapel A round
table discussion concerning high
school programs and the University II
Illinois entrance requirements was led
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19

by Professor II. A. Hollister, the uni
versity high school visitor. The aim
of the conference is to standardize
the work of state high schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
a "a a. CURES
BLOOD POISON

Removing the outward
outbreak the
s.
nanenty the blood and
and
which valuable their blood the
up
ALL a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
ADJUSTMENTS
! EgIESIl THEATRE
s5aEc7Ioa cr4FIbERIIe. E<sNDT 8 { S5PIPATsoE
Sunday, Nov. Fl.
Matinee and Evening.
Attebery & Guy Present the Romantic
Play of Western Life,
Sunday, Nov. Fl.

THE MISSOURI OUTLAW.
JESSE JAMES,"
One of the Best and Most Realistic
Western Dramas Ever Written.
Endorsed and commended by the most
conservative critics. An American play
for the American people.
See the Thrilling CIimaxes, the Pow
erfuI Dramatic Situations, the Realistic
Scenic Effects. New and Novel Special
ties between the acts. New Scenery,
New Costumes. A Real Cowboy Band.
MISUNDERSTANDING, 1Oc and Csc; ev-
ening. Csc, 35c and soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
THE ELITE.

Eighteenth street, between First and
Second avenues. Vaudeville mt 5, s aad
n,15 p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
Specials at Silverman's

Corn Flakes. z. c. KelicG's.
or Post Toasuc9. 3 for. "a Sc
Black walnuts. per peck. Csc
Large red apples, rer PIX. 25c
Clinton soda crackers and oys-
ter crackers, two
pounds for .......... 1bc
Ginger snaps, two
pounds for ........ 15c
&C boxes matches,
three Tor -.-.... lUc
Just received a fresh line OF
dried fruits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-19
TEE FAMILY.

Second avenue, east OF Nineteenth
street. Vaudeville at 5, and 9,I5 D. m.