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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12
THE PUMA AND ITS PREY.
Ease With Which Patasonian Lion
Killed a Colt,


Killed a Colt.
The puma is so fond of horseflesh
that in Patagonia it is difficult to
breed horses, as the colts are killed by
this American lion. A native told the
author of 'The Naturalist In La
Plata" that on one occasion while
driving his horses home through
thicket a puma sprang out OF the
bushes to the back of a colt following
behind the troop.
The puma alighted directly on the
colts back, with one fore foot grasping
its shoulder, while with the other it
seized the head and, giving it violent
wrench, dislocated the neck. The colt
fell to the earth as If shot.
Next to horseflesh, the puma prefers
mutton. He does not like veal, al
though he will kill calf upon occa-
sion. 4 cunning puma which on cloudy
nights raided sheep ranch used as
place of concealment the pen where a
dozen calves We're kept while it was
waiting to attack the sheep, but it did
not injure calf.
Pigs when in large herds defy the
puma by massing themselves together
and presenting a serried line of tusks.
The ass also resists successfully the
puma's attack. When assaulted it
thrusts its head between it's fore legs
and kicks violently until the puma is
driven or thrown of.
| One day an Indian while riding saw
young COW watching his approach.
| Her manner showed that it was in a
state of dangerous excitement, and the
| Indian conjectured that some beast of
prey had killed it's calf. He began
searching for the calf's body. While
thus engaged the COW repeatedly
charged him. Presently he discovered
the calf lying dead among the long
grass and by its side dead puma with
a large wound just behind the shout
der.
| The calf had been killed by the
puma. for its throat showed the
wounds of large teeth. The COW had
driven one of its long, sharp horns into
the puma's side while it was sucking
the calf's blood.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12
An Old Machine,

The Tubingen Morgenblatt of Oct.
81, 1899, contains a description of such
a machine as then in use in the Lon
don coffee house. 1t was in the shape
of a tobacco jar, which stood on the
table and had a slot into which pen
ny had to be inserted to obtain Il pipe
full of tobacco. The weight of the coin
depressed a lever and released lock-
The writer adds that halfpenny
would not do the trick, and the would
be cheat could not recover his money.
London Notes and Queries.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12
The Judoe Agreed.

1t is recorded that Lord Mansfield,
the famous English judge Of the Sec
ond half of the eighteenth century, lis
tened impatiently to an argument Of
Sir Fletcher Norton upon case in
volving certain immortal rights.
my lord" said Norton, who was in
sufferably dictatorial, Il can instance
the point i'll person. l have myself two
little manors."
I'VE are we'll aware of that" re-
sponded Lord Mansfield, Selling his
opportunity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12

John D. Rockefeller would go broke if
he should spend his entire income trying
to prepare better medicine than Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa
Remedy for diarrhoea, dysintery or
bowel complaints. 1t is simply impos-
sible, and so says every one who has
used it. Sold by all dealers.
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SlleriH's Sale.

n w. Sentel versus E. C. Zylkes. No. 5124. In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, l have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, May 70,
1910, the following described property,
to-wit:
The northwest quarter of northwest
quarter and west half of northeast quar-
ter of northwest quarter of section IL,
township %, range 10; also, 20 acres in
section Is, township q, range IL,
bounded as follows: On the north by
w. c. Meares' land, on the east by the
above described 60 acres, on the west by
land of st. Matthew James and on the
south by land Of j. R. Cavett, and con-
tanning in the aggregate 80 acres, more
or less.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum Of S129.O8, with 8 per cent
per annum interest thereon from Feb
ruary 8, 1909, and on terms of credit to
meet the other note attached to petition,
for the sum of $500, out of proceeds of
sale, first note to be paid by preference
over other persons, and all costs of suit,
including 5 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
]. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, April 81, 1910. m2s
Stray Sale.
TSTRAYED before w. ]. Dawson,
u Justice of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by ]. G. Ogden, and
will be sold at his place, or pasture,
within the legal hours of sale, on Satur-
day, June 4, 1910, one dark brown COW
(now has young calf about 4 years old,
marked crop, split and overslope in right
ear and split and overhaul crop in left
ear; no brands.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
w. w. CARTER, Constable.
April %. 1910, iuna
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Stray Sale.

TSTRAYED before G.. G. Howse,
~ Justice Of Peace, Ward 2, Bossier
Parish, La, by J. c. Allen and will be
sold at his residence within the legal
hours OF sale, on Saturday, May %, 1910,
white and red spotted COW (now has a
young calf no marks or brands, about 4
years old; appraised at $3.50.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
J. N. BRUMLOW, Constable.
April 81, 1910. may2e
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Stray Sale.

TSTRAYED before w. J. Dawson,
~ Justice of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by G. w. Holmes, on
April 1, 1910, and will be sold at his pas
ture, near VAUDEVILLE, La, within the
legal hours of sale on Saturday, June 10,
1910, one small dun COW, no brands,
marked split in each ear.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law,
w. w. CARTER, Constable.
May IL, 1910. Jun 1s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12
Stray Sale.

TSTRAYED before w. J. Dawson,
~ Justice Of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by T. w. w. Stinson,
and will be sold at his pasture, near
Benton, La, within the legal hours of
sale, on Saturday, May q, 1910, one
dark brown 2-years-old Steer, no marks
or brands; 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.
w. w. CARTER, Constable.
April IA, 1910. mic
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12

g. Cement Brick and ~
7 Pavement Blocks \

WITHIN few days will begin the manufacture ]
w of these two cement products here in Benton.
Both machines are the yard and the shed nee
essry under which to operate and cure the brick and
.. blocks is being erected. )
The patronage of the general public is solicited 1t
YOU live here in Benton, Benton is your shipping
! point. think what you save by buying from me-
The freight rate brick out of Shreveport to this
point is II cents per hundred, and 1000 brick will
! weigh 5000 pounds. Figure it out for yourself.
can furnish you better brick than you can buy else
where for the money and you the exorbltant
freight charge And those who have to ship by rail
!: profit by buying from me.
: Both the brick and blocks must be cured i'll the
shade and protected from wind and rain This is what
the BIG shed is for In about two weeks after making
brick are sufficiently cured for shipment and use,
: am figuring that | will be able to fill small orders
$ before June 1st In the time call and see my
sample brick. Later when the plant is under opera
ton visitors will be welcome and all questions cheer
fully answered.
q No building material outcasses cement products
The cement brick is the very best brick there is
8 the market to-day. 1t is not only cheap and fire.
8 proof but becomes harder time passes-a property
3 possessed by other brick ON the market
s q As vet | do not know what will be the daily
5 pacity of the plant, has scale of prices for the
s present products and those to be added been
s fixed upon, but this information will be given in these
: columns later. Correspondence and your orders, large
5 small solicited. Yours very truly,
5 A. d. SCANLAND.
Benton, La, May 3, 1910.
Ill. il. Ill.
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Caution Extraordinary.

"You have night key?"
"Of course" answered Mr.. Meekton,
"only I'm so careless that Henrietta
keeps it locked up in the safety depos-
it so that l won't lose t."-Washing-
ton Star.
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Notice.

4 S the law requires, the assessment
"A list of Bossier Parish for the wear
1910 will be open for inspection at the
Court House in this place from this date
until June /.
E. R. MADING, Assessor.
Benton, La, May 8, 1910.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-05-12
After Their Quarrel,

After Their Quarrel.
Mabel-Of course you speak to Lena
when you pass her? Helen-Indeed,
do not. Why, don't even notice what
she has On-Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25
ONE CHRISTMAS EVE

changed but little. He could have gone to
his uncles old house blindfold. Along the
shore road he passed to the rocky point on
which the waves, though the wind had fallen,
still broke heavily. And there he entered
the avenue, somewhat steep, leading to
Grey House. He remembered the day when
he had climbed the avenue barefoot, when
as an orphan boy he had sought his bachelor
uncle and had been received like a son, when
he had met for the first time his cousin John,
then on a visit to the old man. How long
ago it all seemed-and yet, as it were, only
yesterday! His cousin John, John with the
And Mary Derrick felt like going back;
but he had come too many thousands of
miles to turn at the very goal. He was sick
of playing the scapegoat; he had sworn to
recover his true and good name. His face
grew very hard.
THE servant left him in the library. There
had been no library in his uncle's day,
and he realized presently that wing had
been added to the old house. Certainly
Cousin John had prospered! Derrick knew
naught of books; but he could see that the
fine bindings, shelf upon shelf, must have
the handsome furnishings, the luxurious car
pet, the noble fireplace, the beautiful etch-
ings. A word from him, and they would all
pass from the present owner! But Derrick
did not desire them,-he could have bought
fifty such Libraries, desired only his good
name.
The door opened; woman entered. She
was very handsome, and it was not until she
spoke that Derrick recognized her. Her age
had more than doubled since his last meeting
with her. For more than twenty years he
had cherished the memory of slim girl, fair,
with wonderful blue eyes. Well, the eyes
were still there, he saw as she came toward
him, diamonds sparkling at her neck.
so you have come at last!" she said un-
smilingly, and seated herself little way off.
"John does not know you are here; he is
looking after cinematograph show for the
children. l instructed the servant not to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25

to run away from you for minute. I've
got such a beastly headache that I'm
going to drugstore for some phenacetin.
You don't mind going with me, do you,
TOMB" Tom looked the radiance he felt;
but what could he do? II shouldn't ask
you, but l feel so dizzy. You wait here,
Betty; we'll be blackstone day." finished
under my breath as we left the hotel
And, as led Tom over toward Sixth-ave,
l turned and saw Dick all but flying across
Broadway toward the Knickerbocker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25

tom" said duly, you don't know it;
but you're going to take me out to luncheon
to-day"
WHAT" Toms establishment was more
intense than Chesterfeldian.
eyes, as fifth Wheels" he was staring at
me as if he thought that at last whatever
brains ever had, had taken wings, "you and
I leave nothing to be desired"
And because was in horrid mood, and
because had to tell the truth to somebody,
I told Tom the whole story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25
Continued from page Z

trouble him in the meantime. 1 wanted to
see you myself in the first place. Why have
you come here, Robert?" Her voice was re-
strained rather than cold.
He did not answer at once and she re-
peated the question.
II have come here to see my cousin John,"
he said harshly at last.
but for what, Robertp"
"That is between him and me. And for
the present my name is Henry Hardley Mrs.
Carson. Were you expecting me tonight
Did some one"
Il beg your pardon-Mr Hardley. Yes,
l was expecting you tonight"
Captain Donald sent you word?"
She made slight gesture of negation. Il ;
have expected you every night for many
years. Mr.. Hardley," she said quietly, lit
tie YEARLY.
Il wonder why3"
Because l was sure you would come
back"
"To make restitution2" The question
came with a most bitter sneer
mo" she replied, still quietly; Ito de-
mand it" Her hands moved nervously, and
she clasped them tightly. She dropped her
head.
The answer took him aback. "Then you
know the TRUTH" he said slowly.
"Who told your" ..,
"John."
"When7 Before or after your marriage2"
AFTER"
Derrick clenched his hands. 1.-THE cow
ard!" he gasped. 1.-THE unspeakable cowardl
And you live with him still''
John was not coward when he told
me" she said, moistening her lips. And,
as you see, live with him still"
"Pah! Would you have married him had
you known the truth beforehand"
"You have some little right, perhaps, to
ask me such a question" she said after a
pause. MY answer is no."
"Then he has made your life hell upon
earth"
Hush! He has made it anything but
that-anything but that" He stared at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25
WHO WILL LET HIM IN

I hear the bells: they slide and fall
Like drops of shaken rain;
hear hundred voices call:
"Old Christmas comes again!"
And yet his feet 60 down the street
Unheard amid the din;
At every door his hand will beat.
But who will let him in?
1 see him stand and knock, my friend,
l hear the tick O. the clock, my friend,
Before the crow O the cock, my friend,-
Now who will let him in?
He brings the glow of long ago,
The silken kiss of curls,
When down the middle to fife and fiddle
We led the rows of girls.
Across our eyes mist will rise,
But not a mist of pain;
The world will range and shift and change,
But Christmas comes again.
Our step is wearing slow, my friend,
But still young hearts will glow, my friend
And bushes CLEAN and 60, my friend,-
For Christmas comes again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25
BY CANON FREDERICK LANcBR1DcE

The dearest things Our hearts may keep,
The deepest things of all;
The thoughts that make us laugh or weep,
The flowers that never fall;
The hope that guards the world from wrong,
The peace we work to win;
The light that rises clear and strong
When darkness folds us in;
The love that keeps us brave, my friend,
The kindness that forgave, my friend,
The peace that comes to save, my friend,-
Twas Christmas let them in.
l rise and gaze across the night:
The street is cold and bare,
But yonder, see, little light
Is burning like a prayer
Oh, some are high, and some are low,
But all are mortal kin;
The stars look down, and who may know
Which heart hath let him in?
I see him stand and knock, my friend,
hear the tick O. the clock, my friend,
Before the crow O. the cock, my friend,-
Now who will let him in?
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
GREAT MAGAZINE
TO WRITE Up
VALLEY

Full to the brim with enthusiasm,
Secretary Mahony of the Chamber of
Commerce, returned today from the
meeting of the state immigration
board in Denver.
His most important announcement
is that the western slope and the
Grand valley in particular is to be
given splendid write-ups in one of
the leading magazines of the coun-
try. This was accomplished by Mr..
Mahony during his Denver visit.
MIR. Frank Braucher, representing
the Review of Reviews, is already in
the state and will be oyer here in a
few days TO give this valley thor
ough inspection and later the prom
Used articles in the Review of Re
views.
There will be two illustrated art
icles on Colorado, one in the August
number and the other in the Septem-
Der issue.
The first article in August will be
economic and political in its scope
Attention will be given to the state
board of immigration and its work,
especially the methods used with re-
gard to publicity. The article will be
written to awaken a spirit of inquiry
in the reader, and this will be fol-
lowed by the second article in Sep
TENDER designed to satisfy the in
quiries that arise. The experiences
of men who have located in Colorado
will be given, both the good and the
bad sides. Braucher says that he in
tends to make his work true picture,
even though it may contain blemishes
on the situation in the state.
1T is the hardest proposition
ever went up against" he said to Mr.
Mahony. The air out here is so full
of your boosting spirit that to write
a fair and unprecedented article is a
difficult matter. Probably the best
way would be to get my material,
then go back to Chicago, where |
might be able to shake off the spell
long enough to tell the truth about
the place"
Secretary Mahony wants everybody
who has come here in recent years
and made a success of their residence
and vocation here to call him up or
call at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms and give him all the informa-
ton they can, SO that the material
may be ready for the magazine writer
when he gets here. This information
must be given in by tomorrow after
noon in order TO be made available.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
MECHANICS LIEN
FILED ON BIG
DITCH

A mechanics lien, originating in
Denver. was served today upon Fred
w. Barber of the Orchard Mesa Irri-
CATION district. and c. c. Magen-
heimer of the Orchard Construction
company. as officers of those two con-
Germs. by Sheriff Schrader acting un-
der instructions from the capital city,
The lien is claimed by Thomas J.
Allen. Sabin E. Phelps and Carson
Wells, under the firm names of Allen
and Phelps, and Allen and Wells.
The statement sets forth that the
claimants. as subcontractors were to
receive S221. 1921 for their work in
constructing the Orchard Mesa ditch.
OF this amount payment on account is
confessed of SIP. 956.2l, leaving a
balance of s4S.243.00 yet unpaid. 1t
is further admitted in the statement
that of this balance S31.243.00 will
not be due until July Z, 1910, that
amount being fifteen per cent retain
ed under the terms of the contract
until the work is finished
Under the lien filed. the following
property is claimed as security for
the amount due and to become due:
Irrigation canals No. ! and No. 2. the
power house, tail race, forebay, etc.
There is little reason to expect that
the filing of this lean will in any way
interfere with the operation of the
project and in all probability the
matter will be ad justed without trou-
BILE
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YALE LOSES TO
HARVARD THRICE
IBy Associated Press. /

New London, Conn, June 30
Harvard cleaned up the Thames this
morning with two decisive victories
over Yale. The crimson freshman
eight-oared crew beat the youngsters
from New Haven by three lengths,
and the Harvard varsity four netted
this performance a little later by
rowing away from Yale in the last
eighth mile of a surprising race, fin
ishing four lengths in the lead.
The time in both races was slow
on account of sharp downstream
breeze.
The eight-oared varsity race.
rowed on the Thames between the
Yale and Harvard crews this after
noon. was won by Harvard.
The triple victory for Harvard to-
day signalized a repetition of last
years record of clean sweep.
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WATER FLOWING IN
ORCHARD MESA DITCH
Big Project Put in Operation at Noon Today
Thousands Of Acres Now Irrigable

Water turned the Orchard Mesa ditch o'clock
sharp the large gentlemen interested the
immense project
The months of labor anticipation and surmounng obsta
ces ended the
the event) the plant like a sewing machine
Among those the turning CT the George
Smith, Fred w. Barber Mgenheim H. Ringer
Schwalbach.
The running 32a the surplus
what the ditch accommodate being turned the
spway this flow will be actually
ed and capable of being handled.
The big stream flowing down the distributing
freshment and joy the settlers the and t the hearts
the who have toed this great
project Ten thousand of this valleys choice land
be will be refeng the prosperity that
with irrigation and intelligence the Grand valley
Great credit due the Woodland Company and the Magenhemers
particular for the mastery which this
has been put through All difficulties encountered but
undmayed they attacked obstacle with ability until
last the enterprise under and the great strain
satisfaction accomplishment
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
MAY TRY
70 SETTLE STRIKE

Denver. June 30.-President Thorn
as l.. Lewis of the United Mine Work
ers of America is expected here short
ly to take hand in the Northern
Colorado strike situation. He an
nounced that he was just adjusting
a strike affecting $4,000 men in the
southwest and would be through by
Friday.
The local leaders have great hopes
that he will be able to adjust the To-
cal trouble, although the mine oper-
ators have declared that they will
not treat with the president. stating
that they are through with the I'M
ions.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
ROOSEVELT GUEST
OF SENATOR LODGE
[By Associated Press. /

Nahant. Mass, June 30.-Through
the estate of Senator Lodge, whose
guest he is, Col. Theodore Roosevelt
sauntered this morning, and the lux
uriant forest, which borders the
ocean. screened the former president
completely from public view
Senator Lodge said today that he
and Col. Roosevelt had planned to go
to Beverly in an automobile. and the
senator added that no one would ac-
company them.
Col. Roosevelt has planned to go
tomorrow to the Corey hospital in
Boston, where Associate Justice Moo
dy of the United States supreme court
is a patient.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
SURE ROOSEVELT
COMING SEPT. |

Denver, June 30.-It is now posi-
lively assured that ex-President Theo-
dore Roosevelt will be in Denver on
September first next. w. F. r. Mills,
of the Denver convention league has
received telegram today which sets
the matter absolutely at rest. Mr..
Roosevelt has announced that he will
be here for about twenty-four hours
soon after Frontier Day at Cheyenne.
The civic bodies will be called to-
gether at once. to prepare plans for
the entertainment of the distinguish
ed guest.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1910-06-30
MIDLAND WRECK;
NO ONE INJURED

Buena Vista. Colo. June 3O.-Ex-
banding rails. due to the extreme
heat of the past few days. caused the
wrecking of an east-bound Colorado
Midland train yesterday afternoon
near Howard. The engine and bag
gage car left the track and rolled
down the embankment, but the rest
of the train remained on the tracks.
The engineer and fireman jumped
from the cab and escaped without in
jury None -of the passengers sus-
tanned injuries.