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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

other green's may be planted by those
who are engaged in chick growing In
a small way. but cheaper and more
feasible way is to sprout oats. Oats
are sprouted by being soaked IN warm
water and allowed to remain IN
warm place for several days. They
are ready for feeding when the sprouts
are two or three inches long and are
devoured greedily by chicks Of all
ages. This absurdly simple idea has
been extensively sold as a get-rich'
quick poultry scheme.
Young chicks should be provided
with grit of some sort. Special care Is
necessary to keep fresh water before
them at all times. The water dish n
the brooder ought to be partitioned oa
in such way that chicks can reacf
their. heads only to the water dish
otherwise they will get themseive'
wet. The customary chick watering
fountain is made by inverting bottl'
or can in a shallow basin so that tn
water will run out as the chicks re
quire.
1t is especially desirable that al
young growing poultry be given fre
range, as there is no time in the III
Of an animal when exercise and libert
are SO essential as during the CROWN
period. Chicks from the age OF fou
weeks to six months are very easil
taken care of. as practically the onl
loss during this period occurs from tt
depredation Of thieves. human or an
NAL. If good rat tight coops are pr
v;ded which are closed at night an
fresh water. grit and hoppers of be'
scrap and cracked corn are kept befo1
the chickens at all times they VI
thrive upon the ranch and need lit
care.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

ONE OF ooNNECT1CuTs NEW OILED ROADS
adopted by the state highway depart
ment, the roads are in fine condition
at the present time. The oil has not
only acted as a dust preventive. but
as a binder as WELL This is especially
true OF the famous Naugatuck valley.
From Derby to Waterbury is condn
uous stretch OF broad oiled road, dust
less, odorless and delightfully."- free
from irregularities. Most OF this roao
has been constructed within period
of three years.
From Waterbury to New York BY
way Of Rriarclift Manor the new state
road recently completed along the
Housatonic river makes an important
addition to the system. The route to
the Berkshires through the Naugatuck
valley is now in fine condition from
Waterbury to Norfolk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Move, Guide System In West.

A guide system has been adopted Dy
the Omaha Denver Good Roads as
ISOLATION Near turn In the roa0
white bands are painted on trees.
fence posts or other exposed objects:
about twenty rods from railway Cross
ings or other danger points red bands
eighteen inches wide are painted on
telegraph or telephone poles or ON posts
especially set for that purpose.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Rsckets.

An Itaiian woman was asked in court
If she had any musical instruments I'D
her home.
mo. signpr.' she replied. nothing
but rackets."
"What?'' quericd the lawyer.
"Rackets- the things they put IN
graphophonss.'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Phil MAYS Habits.

The all night and next day habits OF
phil May, the artist, have furnished
material for many story. Joe rap
lev. the singer said that he came
across May one night and heard that
the latter had not been to bed Tor four
nights and days. He demonstrated.
and May said: Never mind. Joe: we'll
make a bargain. Don't you lose any
sleep on my account. and I'll promise
that as soon as feel tired I'll go to
hndr'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Modal Road In Alabama.

A s.model road" has been provided
for By the county commissioners OF
Madison county. Ala, under the re-
Gently enacted state aid law. The road
will be about four miles long ana ex-
tend from Huntsville to the village q
Normal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
WELL OILED ROADS STAND
AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC BEST
connecticut's Highways In Better Con.
dition Than Ever Before.

Now that the touring season Is at
its height the daily concern OF the
touring automobilist Is about the con.
dition OF the roads. Heretofore at
this season the roads have begun to
show signs OF the tremendous usage
caused by the passing over them OF
thousands OF heavy touring automo-
biles, to say nothing OF the clouds OF
dust covering the foliage by the way
side.
In Connecticut this year, owing to
the splendid system OF road olilng
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
To Win Notice.

Mrs. Greene-One does not like to
be ignored. l wore brand new gown
at the reception last night. and don't
believe a soul noticed me. Mrs. Gray
There's where you made a mistake.
Now, l wore my old black sflk that
has been turned twice. and everybody
saw me fast enough.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

Copyright. 1910, by American Press Asso-
ciation.
- ROST of the arguments con-
IL" corning natural versus arti
49, fetal incubation will apply
to the question of using hens
or br6oders for rearing. The state
ment Is generally made that the hen Is
the best mother. Recently doubt has
been thrown upon this claim. however.
for many experimenters seem to have
demonstrated that the discredit that
formerly fell upon the brooder is due
to the fact that incubator hatchet
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or gripe, and may
be taken with perfect safety by the most
delicate woman or the youngest child.
The old and feeble will also find them
most suitable remedy for aiding and
strengthening their weakened digestion
and for regulating the bowels. For sale
by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
The D;n,omat.

Condescending Chappie-I WEAKLY
can't wcmember your name, but I've
an idea I've met you here before
Nervous Host-Oh. yes. very likely.
It's my house.-London Sketch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Crooked and Straight.

In all things throughout the worio
the men who look for the crooked VIII
see the crooked and the men who look
for the straight will see the straight
John Ruskin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

81 am pleased to recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as the best thing I
Know of and safest remedy for coughs,
colds and bronchial troubles" writes
MIS-. L. B. Arnold of Denver, Colo.
We have used it repeatedly and it has
never failed to give relief" For sale
by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

Get the Banner free one year by Sc
curing US three new cash subscribers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
r.. Love Affairs Of Handel.

Women greatly admired Handel.
who was very handsome. but the
serenity Of the composer seems only
to have been ruf1ed twice by love on
his part. His first attachment was to
a London girl. member of the aris-
tocracy. Her parents believed hfm
beneath her in social position. but were
good enough to say that if he abb
| stained from writing any more music
tho question Of marriage might be en-
tertained. Ii was easier to abstain
| from their daughter than from his ART,
| and he did So Years after almost the
same thing occurred Handel and an
| other beautiful pupil OF his fell IN love
with each other. and proud parents
gave him the choice between giving
up his profession or their daughter
Music. heavenly maid. Was chosen
1.-The Love Affairs of Some Famous
| Men,"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Serials and Other Stories.
NUMBER 45.

The 81 issues of 1912 will contain
the equivalent of 80 volumes of the
best reading, including nearly 500
Stories, Articles by Famous Writers,
Athletics for Boys, Chats with Girls,
the Doctors Weekly Counsel, etc.
.Semd far Announcement for 1912 and SdnsNs
Cottes of The Youths C0mtan ion, Free.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
THE PRICE OF COTTON AND
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
Significant Relation Between TariH
Activity and Losses Of Cotton
Growers Arcuses the
South.

In the appointment Of delegation
Of cotton growers at the North Caro-
lima state fair recently. with instruc
tons to attend the meeting i'll New Or
leans having for Its purpose the hold
ing by farmers and others Of con
siderable proportion Of this years cot
ton crop and the curtailment of next
years acreage, is to be found one Of
many indications Of dissatisfaction ex-
iSting over the present political rela
tionship to the price Of cotton.
1t is said that President Taft's reci-
procity campaign and the Underwood
tariff bills not only adversely affected
general business during the year 1911.
but speciacall..- caused the cotton man
ufacturers to lose, by shrinkage and
decreased volume Of trade. between
$50. .OOO,O ,OoO and 500, 100000.
Crippled and with prospect Of
more tariff agitation in 1912, cotton
manufacturers have naturally been
unable to make purchases Of cotton
| III Tic USUAL way Win tAC lCSu'S AANs'
with a full crop, political agitation has
| created q decline in the price of the
staple thus far from IA cents per
pound to cents per pound. with man,
predictions from well posted quarters
that a much lower range will be ex
perienced.
It is further claimed that withou,
the extra session for the discussion o!
reciprocity the Underwood tariff meas
ures would not have been introduced
and In consequence there would have
been but little probability that cotton
would have declined under the force
Of a full crop lower than II cents pei
pound instead Of registering in price
the low water mark for years. as !
does today.
The farmers in the south and tn
manufacturers Of cotton generally ar
charging up loss on this years crol
of not less than $175,O0O,O00, whicl
loss they claim is directly traceable =
| nolitical influence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09

Q or doses 1856" will cure any case
ol Chllls and Fever. Price, 25 cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
~ C. CHANDLER, M. D.,
Specialist

In diseases OF the Eye, Ear, Nose ana inroas'
Spectacles and Artificial Eyes always On nano
once, Rooms 1924, Levy building, shreveport
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-09
Home Course
In Poultry
Keeping
v. - The Raising Of
Chickens.

By MILO M. HASTINGS,
Formerly Poultryman at Kansas Expert.
snent Station. Commercial Poultry Ex.
pert Of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. Author
Of "The Dollar Hen.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
Y. W. 6. A. PROSPEROUS AND
 DOING A GREAT WORK HERE
Annual Report of Institution Read Last Even-
 ing--E|eCtions to Board of Directors

In it's rooms at 1oss Broad street, last evening, the Young Women $ Christian Association held it's 17th an- nual meeting. Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke presided at the meeting. The reports of the officers showed the association to be getting along splendidly and doing great work in Bridgeport. The report of Miss Mac george, the general secretary, is as follows:
 Statistical Report 191O-1911. Total number of members ..S2O Total number of subscribers :. lSS Bible Classes 5;.... enrolment 115 Sunday services 27;.. attendance $50 Social affairs 27;.. attendance 1,712
 Miss Clarke spoke with feeling of the splendid work done by the presi- dent. Mrs. w. A. Smith, who has been obliged to resign because of i'll health. She said 1t is great loss to them.
 The reports of the East Side branch and the Industrial secretary are crowded out of this issue but will ap- pear later.
 The following directors were elect ed to serve three years: Mrs. M. E.. Neville, Mrs. Arthur Miller, Miss Anna B. Jennings, Mrs. F. R. Ives, Mrs. E. w. Harral, Mrs. H. H. Pyle, Mrs. J.. H. Randall, Miss Julia H. Robinson, Mrs. E. M. Buckingham, Mrs. E.. F.. Shepard, Mrs. Geo. E.. Hill, Mrs. Henry F. Blodget, Mrs. James Lud- lum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
DEATH TAXES
 EX-GOVERNOR
Abiran Chamberlain Passes Away at His Meriden Home, After Two Years Illness

Meriden. May 16-Former Governor Abiram Chamberlain died at his home here, last night, after an illness that had extended over a period of two years. Suffering from diabetes for two years his condition was not nec- eSsarily serious until about three weeks ago when carbuncles made their appearance and from that time he be- gan to fail rapidly and his physicians gave no hope for his recovery. Yes terday he lapsed into unconsciousneSS and remained in that state until ne died. With the former Governor at the time of his death were Mrs. Cham berlaln and his two. sons.
 The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the First Congregational church
 Abiram Chamberlain was born on December ', 1887. at Colebrook. Conn, the son of Abiram and Sophronia BurD Chamberlain. After his school days he began a business life in the New Britain National Bank, in 1867, resigning as teller to become cashier of the Home National Bank of this city. He was made president of that bank in 1881 and held that position until his death.
 He was identified with many other enterprises here, having been a pro- moter and director of the Meriden and Waterbury railroad. president of the Meriden Fire Insurance Company, president of the WintAgop Hotel Com pany, director of the Meriden hos pital, and in the directorates of the Meriden Savings Bank. the Meriden Cutlery Company, the Edward Miller & Go, and the Stanley Works at New Britain. He had been president of the Connecticut Bankers Association, and a vice president of the American Bankers Association
 MT. Chamberlain in politics was a stauneh Republican. He went to the Legislature in 1877, and was elected Comptroller in 1900, holding office for two. years. He had also served in the loca, government. MT. Chamber lain was nominated and elected Gov crnor in 1908 and served for one term. during which he was a very popular chief executive
 At social gatherings it became cus- tom to have ''rhe Old Oaken Bucket" sung out of courtesy to him as this was one of his favorite songs. While Governor, Wesleyan University gave him the honorary degree of doctor of common laws.
 MT. Chamberlain was married in 1872 to Miss Charlotte E. Roberts, who with two sons, Attorney Albert E. Chamberlain and Harold E. Chamber lain. survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

injustice to give over the street to a ten foot center. Alderman Garry Paddock said he desired to go on rec ord in opposition.
 T. J. MeNamara whose place of bus mess is in Congress street said, With the present foot center. many times a day big wagons, while loading, hold up the cars sof the company, which is permissible The widening of the street will alleviate matters a trifle, but if 10, centers are adopted conditions would again be about the same"
 Bernard Setzer, owner of property in Fairfield avenue stated that at the present time, with g foot centers, the street is in a congested condition. This condition would exist for some time as it is almost impossible. un, less at considerable expense to widen the street. With a ten foot center, congestion would be even greater. Alderman Mahoney held that Fairfield avenue, from Main to Water street was a disgrace to the city. If Fair field avenue from Main, west was given 10 foot center, the same con- dition would be brought about as now exists at Main street. east.
 Judge E. K. Nicholson, representing the owners of the Peerless garage, Park City garage and the Miller Mo- tor Car Go. all in Fairfield avenue opposed the 10 foot centers. With the g foot center the street is so narrow that it is with difficulty that ma- chimes can stand at the curbs. With a 10 foot center, conditions would be brought about making it almost irn- possible to carry on business. Others opposed were T. E. MacFarlane of the MacFarlane Bros. O., Dr. D. c. De- Wolfe, H. H. Nettleton, w. P. Kirk, Waynne Swartz, representing K. E. Gilbert, Amos Gallagher, Horace Pigs and J. H. s. Jones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
10 FOOT CENTERS
 RAISE A ROW City Fathers Listen to Advocates ard Opponents of Pro-
 position None Favors Them Except Rep resentatives of fhe Railroad Company - Resident Realty Holders Opposed

Speaking in favor of ten foot troll ley centefs in Congress street, from Main to the new bridge and in Fair field avenue, from Main to Park ave- nue, Superintendent C. H. Chapman of the Connecticut Co. last evening at the meeting of the Common Council gave reason why his company ask ed for the change of centers in the streets mentioned. In Congress street the present center was but feet, and in Fairfield avenue slightly over g feet.
 Engineer K. H. Elweu of the Conn. Go. remarked that with 10 foot cent CTS there would be just as many cars run over the line as with g foot cen- ters, and just as many nickles col- lected. The cars of the company are but 8 1-2 feet wide. leaving but six times people will have theil heads sticking from the windows. Often times two meet. Elbows will be stuck out and rubbed. resulting in broken arms The tracks sometimes become worn and the joints low, resulting in the rubbing of the cars. For the lay ing of the 10 foot centers. the expefse would have to be maintained by the company. MT. Elwell showed where there would be a saving to the city in the matter of the paving of the streets. The company is obliged to lay pavement between its tracks and also two feet on each side. With the ie foot center, an extra foot would be added to the company's expense and one foot less taken from the city. MT. Elwell stated that in Hartford it was not necessary to order a hearing for 10 foot centers, vote having been passed by the council allowing She company to lay 10 foot centers where they considered they were nec- essary. Tn Waterbury in Bank street, with a width of but g feet, ten foot centers are laid.
 Alderman Mahoney reminded MT. E1well that the council had asked his company to remove one of the piers at the foot of Fairfield avenue when the street was being widened. and that the company had asked stiff price for the removal. The company he said was constantly asking for fa- vors but were willing to grant none. Alderman Mahoney held it to be an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
F. o. OF c. TO MEET HERE.

Arrangements have been made for the annual session of the grand lodge of the Fraternal Order Of Connecti- cut at the Union Council hall, Tues day, May 23.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16
Y. Birmingham Pleased
 Police Conditions Head of Police Department Makes Several Recom-
 mendati0ns These Are Based Upon Constant Growth of City and Look
 to Better Protection of Citizens

The annual report of Superintendent Birmingham to the Board of Police Commissioners was the chief feature of the regular meeting of the board held last evening. Supt. Birmingham makes a number of recommendations in Keeping with the growth of the city, and repeats his former sugges- tions as to the wisdom of purchasing sites for future precince stations.
 He states that the total strength of the department is 112, as follows: One superintendent, four captains. four detective sergeants, 10 desk or street sergeants, one clerk, five doormen, two truant officers, three chauffeurs, one dog and liquor agent, one electrician, tron. Of that force 64 are on duty at headquarters. 2S at Second precinct, and 20 at third precinct.
 During the past year there were seven appointments to the department, as follows: Messrs. A. B. Watts, J. c. Dwyer, D. J. Reilley, J. F. Barton. Carl Henkel, Jacob Grossman, J. F. were those of John A. Began from ser geant to captain, and of Peter H. Hall from patrolman to detective ser gea1lt.
 Under the head of necrology he gives two names only, Thomas A. Ivers, appointed May 31. 1907, and died July 1S, 1910; Alvin S.. Hunt. to captafncy April 23, 1895, died March 8, 1911. He says:
 f'The department has lost two faithful and trusted officers whom God in his wisdom has removed by death from our circle and from all earthly cares. They have answered the last roll call.''
 Disdpline Excellent.
 Regarding the discipline of the de- strictly and impartially enforcing the rules and regulations as laid down for the good government of the depart ment has been in force for the past year.. and it gives me pleasure to in- form the honorable board that the discipline and general moral conduct of the men has been excellent and fully up to the standard"
 The superintendent believes that the signal system should be extended. In this connection he says: sThe ex- perience of continued observation has convinced me that the signal sySAem ought to be extended to different parts of the city. We ought to have at least from 12 to 20 more new signal boxes. The system was placed in operation in 1896. It would be money spent to good advantage to extend the system.'
 About the auto-patrol. he says: .The introduction of the auto-p patrol for the use of the department is one of the greatest auxiliaries to the de- partment."
 Recommendations.
 Superintendent Birmingham makes the following recommendations: That two men. qualified by experience be added to the detective bureau for night work in the center of the city; that two mounted men be added to the patrol force; that the demands of the future should be met by the purchase of lot in the west end as a site for precinct station, the pur- chase of lot in the north end for precinct station, and the purchase of lot in the east end for contemplated precinct station. The superintendent also recommends that additional
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-16

patrolmen be added to the force, but no number is mentioned.
 sThe meeting of the board was a very brief one A report was re- ceived from Treasurer F. A. Hall stating that the police pension fund had increased the past year from s4. 685.74 to S7,311.S5. Out of that there at the present time of $6,577.s5.
 Special Appointed.
 There was only one appointments made last night, that of JessJuhi. as a special officer, who is night watch man at the Wilson Marshall and the Barnum properties at Seaside park While being examined for the posi- ton, he was asked by President HaI- len if he could read and write. To this he answered that he could. Then write on this pad, I can write we'll The applicant evidently misunder- stood, for this is what he wrote on the pad: "Jes .Juhl, PAT Warrent street" The commissioners allowed the answer to remain, as it was fairly we'll penned.
 A communication was received by the superintendent which recommends ed that the two regular traffic officers at Fairfield avenue and Main street be given every other Sunday off. This matter was referred to. the president of the board and the superintendent, which is equivalent to a compliance.
 Seven applications were received for permanent positions on the depart ment, as follows: Floyd A. Fox. Henry Pitz, John T. Keans. Edward Butlin, Jr., William J. Magdefrau. Alfred Higgins and Joseph D. Ratzen- berg. The last name was accom- panied by large petition from prominent Hungarians
 The. application of George Smft5 as a special was left over until thss next meeting for the investigation Of the superintendent.