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An Ordinance. .

Whereas, in pursuance to an ordinance Of the
School Board Of Bosser Parish, La, ordering an
election to be held in School District No. 10, as
created by said School Board July 2 1aS, and en-
larged by said board April s, 1911, for the purpose
of ascertaining the of the qualified voters ana
taxpayers of said special school district on the
question of evying an additional mill tax on the
dollar of the assessed valuation of the property in
the original Fifteenth District and 10 mills on the
dollar of the assessed valuation of the property IN
the addition to said district as described in in. the
i911. said tax to run for period of nine years,
beginning with the year 1911, and to be used tor
general school purposes; in said election the vote
cast for the tax was 25 and against the tax II; in
property, for the tax 49, 700, and against the tax
$685.; therefore,
Be it ordained by the School Board OF Bossier
Parish, in special session convened, that an ad-
ditional tax Of mills the dollar be and is hereby
assessed on the assessed valuation OF the property
in the original Fifteenth District ahd 10 mills on
the dollar Of the assessed valuation of the property
in the addition to special School District No 10,
described in minutes of April 6, 1911; said tax to
be collected for period Of nine years, beginning
with the year 1911.
N. w. SENTELL, President
Bossier Parish Board of School Directors
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A Lucky Game Of Chess.

A story is told of the Moorish prince
Abul Hejex, who was thrown into
prison for sedition by his brother Mo
hammed, king Of Granada. There he
remained for several years until the
king, fearing he might escape, placed
himself at the head of fresh revolt
and seized the crown, ordering one Of
his pashas to see to his immediate ex-
ecution. Abul Hejex was playing at
chess when the pasha came and bade
him prepare for death. The prince
asked for two hours respite, which
was refused. After earnest entreaty
he obtained permission to finish his
game. He was in no hurry about the
moves, we are told, and well for him
he was not, for before an hour had
elapsed a messenger brought the news
that Mohammed had been struck dead
by apoplexy, and Abul was forthwith
proclaimed king Of Granada. 1t was
indeed small favor for the pasha to
grant, but it altered the whole current
of the kings career.
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Gard of Thanks.

Dear Editor: Please allow me space in
your columns for card of thanks to the
people of Haughton, among whom we have
come to live.
Since being domiciled in this quite little
village the pastor of the Baptist Church
and his family have received very cordial
treatment. This kind treatment reached
its climax in the pounding" which they
so generously gave us and in which we are
informed almost every family in town had
some part. Those taking part in the dona-
ton will doubtless be interested in learning
that the aggregate value of the pounding
was as much as S25.
Special thanks are due sisters Ratcliff
and Odom, who took the initiative steps.
Many, many thanks to all.
Yours in Our Fathers service,
Mrs. j. H. AFFORD.
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An Ordinance

Ordering an election within School District No II
of Bossier Parish, La, to take the sense of the
property taxpayers OF said district the question
of voting special tax of 10 mills on the dollar
for ten years, to be used for general school
purposes.
Whereas, petition signed by more than two
fths OF the property taxpayers of District No. H.
Bossier Parish, La, has been presented to this
body, asking that special election be ordered in
District No. II to take the sense of the property
taxpayers in said district upon the question OF
levying annually special tax of 10 mills on the
dollar on all property in said district for ten years
beginning with the year 1911, said tax to be used
for general school purposes, therefore,
Be it resolved, That there be and it is hereby
ordered that special election be held in School
District No. II for the purpose of taking the
OF the property taxpayers in said district on the
question of levying special tax Of 10 mills the
dollar of the assessed valuation of the property in
said district for period OF ten years, beginning
with the year 1911 and ending with the year 1920
1. That said election be held at Ivan on Satur-
day, July /, 1911.
9. That said election be held under the genera.
election laws of the State of Louisiana.
8. That the ballots used may be printed or writ
ten and shall read, "For 10 mill tax for period
of ten years, or against 10 mill tax for period
OF ten years.
4. That all legal voters who are property tax.
payers in said district shall be entitled to vote
provided that women who are property taxpayers
shall vote, either by proxy or in person.
B. That the returns of said election shall be made
to the Parish Board of School Directors withir
three days from date of election.
6. The following commissioners and clerks are
hereby appointed to hold said election.
Ivan-G. B. Coker, J. E. Young and J. d. Camp.
bell, commissioners; r. D. Wilmington, clerk.
N. w. SENTELL, President
Bossier Parish Board of School Directors
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Resolutions by the Farmers Union.

Resolved, That we strive constantly for
harmony and good will among all mankind,
and especially to cultivate harmony and
brotherly love among the members of the
union, to demand rigid enforcement of
laws for the suppression of vice and i'm
morality.
g. That we should, as a union, or a
body, stand together with caution in the
coming campaign; see that we are not
overrun by campaign bosses and petitions
and cast our respective votes for the good
of the order and the laboring class.
3. Thatw should cooperate in buying
and selling in all lines, and each one, as a
committee of one, see if he can't get some
one to join this order and do all in their
power to stir up new interest in our Unions.
r. M. j. WISE.
j. S. WATT.
G. D. PERKINS, Chairman.
A vote of thanks was extended to the
good ladies of the Emma community for
the bountiful spread on the Goth. All had
a fine time. Everybody enjoyed them
selves very much.
w. A. BOUNDS, Secretary.
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An Ordinance

Ordering an election within School District No. 10
of Bossier Parish, La, as established by the
School Board of said parish July 2, 1905, said
election being held to take the sense OF the ctl-
zens and taxpayers of said district as to whether
certain lands lying in the northern portion OF
District No. 10 shall be transferred to District
No. II.
Whereas, petition signed by more than one
third of the legal voters of District No. 10 has been
presented to this body asking fer special election
in said District No. 10, to take the sense of the
legal voters and taxpayers OF said district as to
whether sections 1, and 12 of township 20, range
g. 8, 10 and Is, also the west half Of sections IL
and H. west of Bodcau, township 20, range II west,
shall be transferred to special District No. II,
therefore,
Be it ordained, That there be and it is hereby
ordered that special election be held in special
District No. 10 for the purpose of ascertaining the
sense of the voters of said district as to whether
sections !, g. and IL of township TO- range II, west
half of section 2, all OF sections 8, H. g. g. 10
and Is. also the west half of sections ii and IA,
west of Bodcau, township co. range II west, shall be
transferred to special District No. IT, prayed for
/. That the election be held on Saturday, June
3. That said election be held under the general
election laws of the State of Louisiana.
8. That the ballots used may be written or print
ed and shall read, "For transferring territory to
District No. IT, or against transferring terri
tory to District No. H."
payers in said district shall be entitled to vote,
provided that women who are taxpayers in their
own right may vote either in person or by proxy.
5. The returns of said election shall be made to
the Parish Board of School Directors within three
days of date of election. =
The following places shall be designated as poll
ing places for said election: Linton, regularly
established polling place, and Adair's store.
Z. The following commissioners and clerks are
hereby appointed to hold said election:
Adair's Store-J. F. Adair, M. c. Wilson and
H. B. Wilson, commissioners; w. M. Wilson, clerk
Linton-R. E. Pilkinton, L. T. Merritt and l.. r.
Bumgardner, commissioners; w. v. Lay, clerk.
N. w. SENTELL, President
Bossier Parish Board of School Directors
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An Ordinance

Ordering an election in District No. IS of Bossier
Parish, La, to take the sense of the property
taxpayers OF said district on voting mill
special school tax for five years.
Whereas, petition signed by more than two
ffths OF the property taxpayers of District No 18
has been presented to this body, asking that a
special election be ordered in District No. 18 to
take the sense of the property taxpayers of said
district on the question of voting special tax of
mills on the dollar for five years to be used for
general school purposes, beginning with the year
1911, therefore,
Be it ordained, That there be, and it is hereby
ordered, that special election be held in special
School District No. 18 for the purpose of taking
the sense OF the property taxpayers of said district
on the question of levying special tax of mills
on the dollar of the assessed valuation of the prop
erty in said district for period of five years, be-
ginning with the year 1911 and ending with the
year 1915, said tax to be used for general school
purposes.
/. That said election be held at Rocky Mount on
Saturday, July /, 1911.
2. That said election be held under the general
election laws of the State of louisiana
| 8. That the ballots used may be written Oh
printed and shall read, "For tax or mills fol
i've years, or against tax of mills for five
years."
L. That all legal voters who are taxpayers in said
district shall be entitled to vote, provided that
women who are property taxpayers in their own
right may vote, either in person or by proxy.
B. That the returns OF said election shall be made
to the Parish Board of School Directors within
three days of date Of election.
| 8. The following commissioners and clerks are
hereby appointed to hold said election:
| Rocky Mount-W. w. Oglesby, j. T. Ford and
J. P. Gleason, commissioners; W. A. Lowe, clerk
N. W. SENTELL, President
BOssier Parish Board Of School directors
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Musicians and Sneezins.

Nobody can dispute the sincerity OF
the players in big orchestra like the
Philharmonic or the New York Sym
phony. Most of the time they take
their work seriously, but sometimes
the men break loose and play tricks on
one another as though they were
youngsters in school. OF course the
audience knows nothing of these
things; they're usually perpetrated in
rehearsals.
The red pepper trick is the common
est. The jokers scatter it where the
bassoon and trombone players are like
" to suck it up. The result is chokes
and sneezes. Sometimes the epidemic
reaches even into the strings, but of
course the players on the wind instru-
ments get it worst.
AS a matter of fact, the jokers are
playing with fire. "A confirmed
sneezer can't get job in good or
chestra, no matter how good Il per-
former he may be-" said consistent
concert goer. think of the effect Of
a rousing sneeze on a pianissimO!
Why, it would spoil whole concert
one sneeze would. A conductor has to
guard against a sneeze as he does
against inebriety."-New York Sun.
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LATEST NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

Brazil has the most complete wireless
system of all nations.
Over II per cent of Germany's alcohol
is obtained from potatoes.
The present system of British telegraphy
all over the world embraces 1,111356 miles
of wire.
The States of Queensland and New South
Wales, Australia, are giving very consid-
cradle attention to government irrigation,
mainly by means of artesian wells.
A heavy uainfall Friday night broke the
long drouth which had prevailed for sew
eral weeks throughout the Ohio Valley.
One hundred and fifteen Great Northern
locomotives are being overhauled and
changed from coal burners to oil burners.
Memphis, Tenn, June 25.-Seveateen
negroes dead, two others will die, and En-
gineer Floyd Morgan fatally scalded is the
result of the collapsing of the flue of the
boiler of the steamer City of st. Joseph
Saturday afternoon.
A contract has just been made for 400,
O0O, 600 envelopes for use in Government
correspondence. 1t is said this number
will suffice for four years, making the an
nual official consumption of envelopes
about 100, ,000,0O year.
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Elephant Humor.

The courage of lion at bay, great
as it is, is no greater than that of the
buffalo, and he must yield his scepter
to the elephant, declares Fl. L. Tangye
in his book, I'm the Torrid Sudan" as
to courage, size, strength and intelli-
gence. It Is temptation to declare
that the elephant possesses a sense Of
humor. A herd of elephants once fell
in with train of donkeys. Their
attention concentrated on the load the
dOnkeys carried. With all the mischief
Of monkeys, the loads were torn
asunder and their contents distributed
over half the province At Bor. on
the Mountain Nile. the elephants were
at one time full of practical jokes.
Passing at night time through the vii
lage, they would knock the sleepers
up by demolishing their huts above
their heads. then contentedly march
aWHV
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THE REAL PEOPLES CANDIDATE.

We favor Judge Luther E. Hall for Gov
ernor because we know him to be a pure,
honest man. We know him to be true,
unflinching Democrat; friend OF the
people and man of great ability and un-
impeachable integrity.
One Of the purest and loftiest characters
OF Louisiana, Judge Hall represents in the
highest degree the best interest and the
best sentiment of our State.
We, therefore, heartily endorse his can
didacy and pledge him our Jealous efforts
to bring about by all fair and honorable
means his nomination.
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Gems of Thought.

Carlyle: Work is alone noble.
Job ii. 8: Dost thou still retain thine
integrity?
Shakespeare: Words pay no debts, give
her deeds.
Emerson: The one thing of value is the
active SOUL
Confucius: The object of the superior
man is truth.
Shakespeare: I never did repent for
doing good.
Tennyson: Better not be at all, than
not be noble.
Holland: The soul. like the body, lives
by what it feeds on.
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funeral pail over the city. A flag of truce
went out to prevail that the place was about

funeral pail over the city. A flag of truce
went out to prevail that the place was about
to be surrendered. The brave garrison
indignantly denied such contingency,
yet scarcely knew what to believe. Affairs
looked very gloomy. The night was clear
and quiet, and the spirit of disaster once
more famed the air with it's sable pinions
ere final descent upon the city.
July 4th, day memorable in the annals
of American history, was destined once
again to be made memorable as a day both
of rejoicing and humiliation to those who
had besieged and defended Vicksburg'
Early in the day it became known that
negotiations were pending for the surren-
der of the Southern stronghold. A per-
feet storm of indignation burst forth among
the troops. What, surrender, and that, too
on the 4th of July, above all other days:
Impossible! Alas, it became too true!
The siege of Vicksbug was at last ended
Thus, forty eight long days and nights
10000 Southerners, decreased finally to g
mere handful, had successfully resisted the
combined assault of 10000 Federals
Such siege was unparalleled in the an
nails of American history for duration, ane
not surpassed in any land for violent as
sault, and the number of missiles hurled
at the assailed.
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Referring to the sharp advance in the
price of vegetables on account of the drouth,
the St. Louis Republic says:
Farmer Frederick Weisert of Canteen
Township, in Illinois, came across the
Eads bridge with an ordinary wagon loaded
with potatoes and sold these potatoes, which
he had dug in three hours, for S173. On
q like amount of potatoes in former years
Farmer Weisert would have thought he had
an excellent bargain if he obtained S38 for
them.'
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News and Notes.

Nearly 5000 miles of nets are set nightly
in the North Sea.
Fannie Crosby, the blind hymn writer, is
still singing at ninety-one.
In the course of champagne making the
grapes are squeezed six times.
Nine millions per year are spent on the
maintenance of roads in England.
The BARRIERS of Europe collect crop OF
1,2OO, 900 pounds of hair annually.
The children of Japan are taught to make
use of both hands indiscriminately.
Wheat was grown in China centuries be-
fore Columbus discovered America.
The working bee lives six MONTHS, the
drone four months and the female bee four
years.
OF all the publications in the world, 6e
out of 100 are printed in the English Ian.
.guage.
The candy bill in the United States las
year reached the astounding aggregate o.
SIS, ,OOO, 900.
Cripples are seldom seen in China
When deformed child is born it is at once
put to death.
The repair aud removal of instruments
costs the New York Telephone Company
Sc, 900, 900 year.
Every Paris public school has restau.
rant where meals are furnished free te
pupils too poor to buy them.
Monroe County, Pa, leads in the manu-.
facture of wintergreen oil, there being
about sixty wintergreen stills in the county
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HAPPILY Welded Last Thursday.

The Winthrop (Mass.) Sun and Visitor
of the Oath has the following account OF s
wedding in which the readers of the Ban
ner will feel some degree Of interest:
"Ensien Francis W. Scanland, U. S. NJ,
of Benton, La, and Miss Mildred Florence
Bovd. daughter of Lieut.. Harry L. Boyd
of the revenue cutter Winnissimet, and
Mrs. Boyd of 14S Bartlett Road, we're
united in marriage Thursday evening at
eight o'clock, at st. Johns Episcopal
Church. by the rector, the Rev. Charles W.
Henry.
ssThe wedding party entered the church
to the strains of the wedding march played
by Miss Helen Ray, cousin of the bride.
The bride, who was given away by her
father, was gowned in white satin, with an
oyerdress of chiffon. The trimmings were
pearls. crystals and Duchess rose point
lace. Her long veil was caught back with
orange blossoms and in her hand she car
ried a shower boQuet of orchids and lilies
of the valley. The maid of honor was Miss
Gertrude O'Reardon of Baltimore, Md,
who wore gown of blue satin, with over
dress of flowered chiffon, trimmed with
pinks, and she also carried boquet of
pi,,- ~oses. The groom, the father of the
OrlUc, tue UcSC llldll, dLlOo Ivy -
Rutter, U. S. NJ, the ushers and many of
the guests were in full dress uniform.
"About 400 invitations were sent out for
the church service and nearly all to per-
sons living in this vicinity were accepted,
so that the church was crowded. The
church was very handsomely decorated
with white roses, daisies, palms and ferns.
eat the close of the service the relatives
| r.: 6 l1,:<l ool RI
her home, where a reception was held. Mr..
and Mrs. Scanland received their friends in
corner bower of lattice work of white
satin ribbon covered with pink roses and
ferns. All of the decorations in the different
rooms of the house were Of roses and
ferns. The ushers both at the church and
house were Ensigns Thomas Van Metre.
Luther Welsh, Spencer Lewis and VIM. W
Smith, all classmates of the groom. Mrs
Boyd, the mother Of the bride, was gowned
in black messaline under chiffon, and the
brides sister, Miss Margaret Virginia Boyd
who is very handsome. tall blonde, wore
gown of white marquisette trimmed with
white satin.
'An elaborate wedding supper was
served.
sThe wedding is the result of an early
romance, the young people having met al
Annapolis where the groom was at the
naval training school.
"Their wedding trip will be to Louisiana
to visit the parents and relatives of the
groom and they will sail for New Orleans
on Saturday, expecting to be absent abou
month. On the homeward trip they viii
visit the grandmother of the bride, Mrs
Boyd of Annapolis, Md, who was too il
to attend the wedding ceremony, but sem
a gift of choice silver and tea set O
Chinese Rose Medallion ware"
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The intimation is heard that the Ruston
blow out and oratorical display on the 4th
will be a one sided affair, packed in the
interest of DR.. Aswell. It is asserted that
800 students of the Industrial Institute, with
the aid of 1000 Normal Students, will be
present to 'root" for DR.. .Aswell.-Monroe
Nescs- Star.
Must be mistake. Mr.. Aswell saws
the schools are not in politics.
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Beauty and the Beast.

A well known churchman was visit
ing New York, accompanied by his
wife, who Is as beautiful as her life
mate is homely. They were walking
down Broadway one afternoon. and
the pair attracted much attention
One Of two young sports" evidently
thinking to attract the favorable at
tention of the churchman's wife. in an
audible aside remarked that it was
another case of "the beauty and the
beast.' Quick as wink the husband
turned and, as he swung his right to
the speakers jaw, scoring a knockout,
said, Il am man Of peace, but nev-
er allow any one to call my wife a
beast"
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Hello, Bill!

Where are you going?
am going to Plain Dealing.
What are you going to Plain Dealing for?
want to buy some Wall Paper and Paint. /
want to repaper and paint my house.
But why go so far to buy, can't you buy nearer
home?
Oh, yes; but E. NJ CARSTARPHEN & SON,
contractors and decorators handle the very best
and at prices far below those of any one else,
and want them to do the work for they always
give satisfaction. have seen their work and it
u In the latest style.
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Reinforcing New Stockings.

The Singer Darner is useful for REIN
forcing stockings where garters are con-
nected, thus preventing tearing of the
goods and giving greater wearing
strength. Very simple; can be used in
any lock- stitch sewing machine and by
any one who runs sewing machine. For
sale at Singer Store.
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Strayed or Stolen

On the 3Oth day of May, from Morgan y 3
Dauchite Bayou, black horse. pfaha
on left hip, scar across neck. Had on "
saddle when he got loose. VIII pay fo' 80 e
tion leading to his recovery Address ~
/, Minden, La. 2. z.
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The woman of to-day who has good
health, good temper, good sense, bright
eyes and lovely complexion, the result OF
correct living and good digestion, wins the
admiration the world. If your digestion is
faulty Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will correct it. For sale by all
dealers.
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= Announcements =
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

Mr.. J. M. HENDERSON of Rocky Mount has
authorized us to announce him as candidate for
Clerk Of Court for Bosser Parish, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
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Coleridge: We do pray for mercy. and
that same prayer doth teach US all to rem
der the deeds Of mercy.
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FOR ASSESSOR.

Mr. j. L. CRAWFORD of Plain Dealing has
authorized us to announce him as candidate for
Assessor for Bossier Parish, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-09-14
O. *. Teapot GrOC<
PHONES, 16 AND OCAIA F

recorded at Lake Weir, swimming full
half way across the lake in the broad
est place. He was accompanied by
Rutherford Carlisle in rowbOat and
launch went out afterward and
lowed them in.
Mr.. Carlisle said that Mr.. Chazal
was perfectly fresh and not at all
tired and but for the fact that it was
almost dark could have continued the
swim entirely across the lake. The
feat caused considerable uneasiness
among the jewellers of the Woodmar
and Eastlake sections, as both small
boat and swimmer had long since dis
appeared from view on account of the
approach Of the evening shadows be-
fore they turned to return.