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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

The Times Democrat noted, few days
ago, that over 80 per cent of the country
voters have already made up their minds
as to the Governorship, and that canvass
of these districts indicated plurality for
Hall of between 10000 and $4,000. The
city is in doubt because large proportion
of the voters have not yet made up their
minds, some 5000 floaters waiting until the
last moment, hoping to pick the winner,
and vote for him, so as to be in position
to ask place or favor of him.
AS we expected, this statement about
the 5000 voters who are waiting to pick
the winner has brought out rival claims
from the Aswell and Michel headquarters
that each of their candidates is ''a sure
winner.' This game of bluff has been
played in every campaign, State or presi-
dential for years, but it has long since lost
it's power, because it is so easy by the sim
plest inquiry to learn the truth.
The plan of claiming everything in the
hope that it would encourage or influence
son,n voters was brought to its highest
point of development in the seventies by
Jacob Thompson, the great Democratic
claimant, who, without batting his eye,
would lay claim to Pennsylvania for the
Democrats, in spite of the Republican ma
jority of 100000 staring him in the face,
and who found thousands of enthusiastic
Democrats to believe him and to lose their
money by backing his misinformation.
But this grew tiresome and onerous in
time, and he and the other claimants were
left without credit especially when it vas
found that any voter of average intelli-
gence could get the truth without serious
difficulty by making inquiries among his
friends and acquaintance.
The Thompson claim system survives in
New Orlesns long after it has died else
where. This is due to the fact that so
large proportion of the city voters know
nothing about political conditions in the
parishes. Even those great statesmen,
the ring leaders themselves, are ignorant
of what is going on outside the city limits
many know nothing beyond their own
wards. Boss Fitzpatrick of the Third
Boss Michel of the Thirteenth, under
stand country conditions, but Bosses
McCue, Connell, Murphy, Hauer, Pujol
Malloy, Bond-Verlander ct al, are as ig'
norant of public sentiment in big voting
parishes like Calcasieu, Acadia, Vermil.
lion and others as they are of German OF
English politics.
In number of the parishes very care.
full canvass has been made from month tt
month, so that it is possible to give almost
the exact majorities or pluralities now, two
months before the primary. Even where
there has been no canvass, the average
voter can find out for himself the politica
,, situation. The wild bluffs now being
made are, therefore, of no value or prof
in the parishes, nor are the voters in NORTH
Louisiana deceived by the claim that South
, Louisiana is for the ring, while those o
the southern portion of the State are tole
wonderful stories of Michels and Aswell''
strength in the northern half. In fine
these Louisiana Jacob Thompsons, thei
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

The quicker cold is gotten rid of the
less the danger from pneumonia and other
serious diseases. Mr.. B. w. L. Hall, of
Waverly, Va, says: 81 firmly believe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be abso-
lutely the best preparation on the market
for colds. | have recommended it to my
friends and they all agree with me-" For
sale by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

Col. G. N. saussy, in campaigning
With Jeb Stuart Retirement from Gettys-
burg" says:
'The writer has not discounted Gen.
Lees plan of battle, but believes success
would have crowned his effort and Fame
would have laid her crown of immortelles
upon the Starry Cross had his plan been
properly interpreted by his corps COM
manders, and ready and hearty support
thereto been accorded Gen. Lee in carry
ing out his general plan of the battle.''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

For the third time this year the Ouachita
Parish Jail is empty. 1t is said that there
has been marked decrease in crime in
the parish during the past two years. Qua
chita always was grand old parish, ever
standing for the best, and struggling to fix
upon and achieve a higher moral standard
from year to year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
Why Complain :?

From the Homer Guardian-Journal
It is strange that the Aswell supporters
of this section should complain or become
offended at the manner of their treatment
by Judge Hall on his recent tour of this
parish. We have been told that several
adherents of Mr.. Aswell were disappointed
and in fact offended at the manner in
which Judge Hall viewed or treated the
Aswell candidacy. We heard every speech
made by Judge Hall in this parish, except
at Haynesville, and we are sure he made
no unfriendly reference to, or criticism of
Mr.. Aswell. No opponent was ever treated
with more courtesy, and yet some of the
Aswell adherents are offended at the
course pursued by Judge Hall. Those
who are so constituted as to take offense
at such reference as Judge Hall made to
Mr.. Aswell are not likely to meet a candi-
date with whose campaign methods they
would agree. Judge Hall and Mr.. Aswell
are supposed to represent the same policy
and there is no issue between the two. In
truth, they should be making common
fight, fight against the leaders of the city
of New Orleans. Mr. Aswell has turned
aside to challenge Judge Hall to debate,
but conceding that both candidates are
sincere in their declarations, there is no
issue to debate. Aswell or Hall will be
shut out in the first primary is the opinion
of some people, and they say Michel will
be the man in the fight all the way through.
Of course it is foolishness for Hall and As
we'll followers to try and agree, or to come
to an understanding as to which one would
be the most likely to drop out, if either.
But as to why Mr.. Aswell should con-
tinue to refer to Judge Hall as ring can
didate, and why the Aswell followers
should take offense at the manner in which
they were treated by Judge Hall on his
Claiborne tour is matter that passeth all
understanding.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

On the day before Thanksgiving 119
marriage licenses we're issued in st. Louis.
We hope there were 238 more souls in that
city the following day who knew tie over
which to give unusual thanks. But who
knows? Who can tell?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

If Secretary of State may buy lake
of fresh water on the representation that it
is sea marsh land, may not Governor sell
the State Capitol on the representation that
it is circus tent.-Shreuepou Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

Keep the main issue in mind the
machine must be pestroyed and Democratic
government, the rule of the people, re-
ed.-Monroe Independent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

Hon. w. J. JOHNSTON of Plain Dealing has
authorized US to announce him as candidate
to succeed himself as one Of the Representa-
tives from Bossier Parish in the next General
Assembly, subject to nomination at the general
primary election to be held on January 23d next.
Hon, W. C. HUGHES of Hughes Spur has
authorized us to announce him as a candidate to
succeed himself as one Of the representatives
from Bossier Parish in the next General Assem-
bly,, subject to nomination at the general primary
election to be held on January sd next.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

DarninG Stockings on Sewing Machine.
The Singer Darner is the greatest device
of its kind for darning stockings, knit un-
derwear, etc. It holds the stockings firmly,
80 it can be darned at any point. Shown
in use and for sale at Singer Store.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
= Announcements -
FOR STATE SENATOR.

authorized US to announce him as a candidate to
succeed himself as State Senator from this, the
Twenty-third Senatorial District, composed of
Bossier and Webster Parishes, subjuct to the
Democratic primary election, to be held during
January, 1912.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
FOR SHERIFF.,

Mr.. R. E. WYCHE Of this place has author
lied us to announce him as a candidate for
Sheriff for Bossier Parish, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
Mr.. J. F. EDWARDS of this place has author
lied US to announce him as a candidate to sue
coed himself as Sheriff for Bossier Parish, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. G. T. MAYS of ward four has authorized
us to announce him as q candidate for Sheriff for
Bossier Parish, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

Mr.. ]. M. HENDERSON of Rocky Mount has
authorized US to announce him as q candidate for
Clerk of Court for Bossier Parish, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. ED LOGAN of this place has authorized
us to announce him as candidate for Clerk of
Court for Bossier Parish, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
MIR. B. A. KELLY of this place has authorized
us to announce him as a candidate to succeed
himself as Clerk of Court for Bossier Parish,
subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
FOR ASSESSOR.

Mr.. ]. 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.
Mr.. L. G. SMITH Of this place has authorized
us to announce him as a candidate to succeed
himself as Assessor for Bossier Parish, subject
to the action OF the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
FOR POLICE JUROR.

Mr.. J. c. LOGAN of ward two has authorized
US to announce him as candidate for reelection
as Police Juror from that ward, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. T. M. YARBROUGH OF Bossier City has
authorized US to announce him as a Candidate for
Police Juror from ward two, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
WARD THREE.
Mr.. M. C. WRIGHT Of Plain Dealing has au-
thorized Us to announce him as candidate for
Police Juror from ward three, subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. J. T. MANRY of Plain Dealing has author
ICED US to announce him as candidate for Police
Juror from ward three, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
WARD FOUR
MIR. A. w. HEIFNER Of ward four has author
lied us to announce him as a candidate for Police
Juror from that ward, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
Mr.. GEORGE s. MCKENZIE Of ward four has
authorized us to announce him as candidate for
Police Juror from that ward, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
Mr.. o. J. K1LGORE of yard four has author
lied us to announce him as a candidate for Police
Juror from that ward, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
Mr.. F. c. ALLEN of ward four has authorized
US to announce him as candidate for Police
Juror from that ward, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
WARD FIVE.
Mr.. A. HOFFPAUIR of ward five has author
lied 10 to announce him as candidate for re-
election as Police Juror from that ward, subject
| to the action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. ROBERT D. WELLINGTON Of Ivan has
authorized us to announce him as candidate for
Police Juror from ward five, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
| Mr.. J. B. BOOKER Of ward five has authorized
us to announce him as a candidate for Police
Juror from that ward, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
KUTING A REAL
KING

Not much was heard of the st
Louis city series. because in this Sec
ton of the country it wasn't rates a
matter of much importance anyway
and with the world series on, got en-.
tirely out of the pictures. Critics.
however. are insisting that some O.
the Browns after hopeless exhibitions.
all season long. came through with
performances That made the worlc
series stars look like bushers. kutina
the first sackcr from Michigan, who
made four hits. including a home run
one afternoon, during the last visit of
Wallace's team to this city, is the
special object of praise. Louis Evans,
of the Cardinals. who admits that his
team was outplayed all the way, says
that Laporte. Austin and Shotton did
some wonderful fielding and that ku-
tina looked like seven Bakers in one,
In an interview in his home town,
Cleveland, Evans said:
There were no 800 newspaper men
around to rave about Kutina, and
our pitchers did not explain in the pa
pers how it was that they gave kutey
a fast one when it should have been
a slow II or Il curve ball when it
should nave been an inshoot, but just
the same Mr.. kutina is n sweet slug
ger. Had he been in the worlds Sc
rtes they would be naming cigars after
MIN along the broad white way. Talk
about your Bakers. That young gent
from Trappe just likes the ones in the
groove. according to Matty and Rube,
but this man Kutina hit 'em anywhere
our pitchers pitched them. I don't be-
lteved he fouled one-just clcuteL
every n right on the nose and gave
us fellows a chase"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
QUITTING MAY BE
JUST MERE BLUFF

Duluth. Mimi. Nov. 1O-There are
those in this part of the state who
see a deeper meaning in the threat
ened retirement Of Pal Brown If he
stories coming from Hibbing concern
ing his temporary idleness. are true.
Some believe that there may be a
mango of managers in the near flu
ture and there are those who believe
1t would he a good policy upon the
part OF the little Hibbing fighter. With
a clever and hustling manager look
ing after the affairs of the Hibbine
ktddo, there Is no g%ainsaying the fact
that he might be a serious factor in
the lightweight division.
1t would not be so surprising to
some who follow the fight game with
interest to hear of Tommy Andrews
taking the boy ove Pal is a bright
kid with a pretty good head on his
shoulders. He realizes the immense
value of newspaper advertising and
knows that a clever and smart manag-
er would be able to do a lot for him
along this line.
Pa Browns days as a bush fight
e- are over. He Is getting out in the
bis world of %flstiania where there are
clever mon with shrewdness and UNI
derstanding Of the way larger affairs
are conducted. a clever manager Is
an essential to a rising fighter, and
that is n OF the reasons why it
would not be SO surprising to hear
of Pal going into the guiding hands
OF Tommy Andrews.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
QUESTION JUST
HOW GOOD IS HE

If Jack johnson hasn't retired. and
the lure of the bcckoning CURRENCY is
powerful enough, there MAY he Il
lighting out of the question of heavy.
weight supremacy in the far AVA.
land of Australia.
the pond state that Hush Mcintosh
has persuaded Lii Artha to take the
trip and engage in a series # fights.
1t is presumed that Sam McVev and
several of the big boobs over in the
kangaroo land will be the
Of Il fast black.
Little Than IIangford has also set
sail for the Never Never land, and
there may he breakers ahead for Ar
tina. The world has for some years
wondered just how good Jack Artha
Johnson was. Maybe the world of
pugilism will @ know. Jim JEFF
fries in his prime might have
mat p~erpleNing question:; the Reno
reverse was but a burlesuuc of !, real
battle.
1t may be now that johnson has
gone back woefully. The smoke is
older than most people believe. He
has been going some pace. if stories
are to be relied upon. and after years
havoc with the fibers of the constitu-
ton. no matter how grand that or
ganism may he. There are scores OF
examples pointing a plying hand ut
this fact.
Should johnson AND Langford meet
in Australia it is probable that the bet
ting would be at Ven And then if
lost. OF even if he won, the
world would go right on wondering
Just how good this wonderful colorcd
fighter was in the days of the great
ness of his prime.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10

lctics' outfeld star of the 1910 series.
has made application for the Cincin-
matt leadership that Griffith vacated.
His letter has been read and referred
but 1t Is said that he stands little
chance of consideration. He IL u more
worthy candidate than some who have
been named, despite this fact.
Cincinnati seems to be- az much up
In the air about its new manager as is
st. Louis OF as was Washington be-
fore the Griffith decision was arrived
ut. Tho leading candidate at present
is Miller Huggins. captain of the ST.
Louis Cardinals, and in the minds Of
many critics, as much responsible as
Besnuhan for the success of that team
this past season. liuggins broke into
major league ball ut Cincinnati. but
failed to impress Griffith. who made
the trade that give him to Bresnahan.
II he returns to Cincinnati it will be
another trade. This, 1t Is said, will
involve the transfer of Egan. III in
fielder, and Severoid, a catches. Presi-
dent Hermann is reported to be willing
to give up this pair to get back his
former second sacker.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
SCALP|NG CHARGE
IS WELL FOUNDED
National Commission Has
Obtained Evidence and
Will Investigate

Cincinnati. Nov. 10.-That the ma
tional baseball commission has oh
tanned evidence regarding tho charge
that ticket scalpins was prevalent dur
ing the recent worlds baseball series
IN New York and Philadelphia was in
dlcated Thursday when the commits
sion decided to pursue an investiga.
ton.
A meeting will be held by the COM
mission in New York on December II
at which the result of the investigation
will be announced.
The commission decided by a unaui-
tot vote that in the future tho sale
or tickets q worlds series games
snah be conducted by business repre-
sentatlVes Of the commission under
the direct supervision of it's members.
n commission was in session for
1lVe hours n the major part of this
time was devoted to the ticket scalp-
ing question.
PlaEer Williams. over whom he
Sacramento club n the Boston
American league club had a contro-
tersy was declared a free agent.
Player Everett. drafted by Pittshurc
from the Charleston. W. Va. club, wa.
awarded back salary from Charleston
OUT OF the drafting price and the com
mission announced that i'm future case.
Wherc Il club canno meet its nbljea
lions IN regard tn salary to it's PLAYERS.
II snail not be reinstatcd into organ
lied baseball until the obligation is
made good.
me claim for salary of PLAYER Criss
against the Louisville baseball rlub
was disallowed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
USING
TACKLING DUMMY
Coach Richards, Realizing His Men
Will Have to Do Lots of Tackling,
Returns to the Dummy.

Madison. Wis. Nov. 1O.-Realizing
that the Badgers may have to do Il lot
of tackling here a week from Satur-
day. Coach Richards has returned to
the generous use of the dummy. The
Badger ends in the Iowa game re-
peatedly allowed Meloy to bring punts
back Is to go yards and when Coach
Richards heard of 1t he decided that
more of the rudimentary tactics were
necessary. Hard and low were the
orders, and each man on the squad
took three dives at the imaginary
player here yesterday.
The practice was not altogether sat
isfactory. according to the coaches.
The regular weekly scrimmage with
the freshmen took place and time aft
er time the ycarlings tore holes in the
Wanted stone wall defense. They used
the Minnesota plays which they had
been taught BY Coach Richards, who
saw the Minnesota game. and the for
wards appeared unable to stop them.
After a half hours defensive drill
the varsity was given the ball but
managed to skirt the ends only once
for a long run, Bright carrying the
ball for a score. Coach Richards
stated last night that he was uncer-
tain who would play the right half
back position. but it is expected here
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
ELIGIBILITY Of
SCRUBY DOUBTED
Maroon Kicker May Not Be
Entitled to a Place on
the Team

Chicago. Nov. 10.-The eligibility of
Horace Scruby, the greatest kicker the
University of Chicago has had since
he days Of Eckersall. has been ques-
toned. The University of Wisconsin
has come into possession Of what Is
considered evidence which may prove
damaging to the amateur standing of
the Maroon toe artist.
The grounds for questioning the
amateur standing Of Scruby came from
a letter which he wrote to someone
ut his home in I.ongmont. Col. en-
planning that he was getting along at
the University of Chicago in good
which. while not stating openly that
he was being given financial assist
ance. gave the impression that he was
securing help to meet his expenses in
some way.
Alumnus Notified Richards.
The note fell into the hands of a
Wisconsin alumnus, who became sus-
picious of Scruby's standing and noti-
fled Coach Richards of. the Badgers.
The latter has not made a formal pro-
test of the Chicago player and states
that none will be made.
This evidence, If such it can be
called. has been given to Coach Stage,
1t is said. with Il statement that Wis
consin would not file any formal pro.
test. as 1t wanted Chicago to be the
sole judge of the eligibility Of its men.
That scruby's eligibility for amateur
athletics was being questioned became
known at the time of the Northwest
ern-Wisconsin game. but it was not
until lately that it was learned that
the University of Chicago had been
appraised In any way of the so-called
evidence in the hands Of Wisconsin.
Scruby Denies Accusation.
Scruby himself made light of the
situation when told recently about the
suspicIans.
II am not receiving any help from
the University of Chicago alumni or
o the school," he said. II am
working my way through school. I
have been teaching a class at the Uni
versity Settlement. and at times have
worked as a ticket seller at Marshall
held. Surely such acts do not in any
way bar me from competition as an
amateur. Some schools may be as
sistlng athletics financially through
alumni organizations. but the Uni
versity of Chicago is not one of them"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
ATHLETICS MAKE HIT.

Atlantic City. N. j.. Nov. 10.-Cy
Morgan. Jack Coombs and Chief Ben
der. pitchers of the world champion
Athletics. opened their vaudeville en-
gagement here in an act which was
unanimously voted as being the best
aver staged by baseball players. They
are supported by Kathryn Pearl and
Violet Pearl. two clever young women,
who also scored individual hits in the
production.
The baseball players surprised the
throng of spectators. Morgan's sing
Ing was the big feature OF the act.
while Coombs and Bender showed
much stage ability. All three players
appeared perfectly at east, their sing
ing and dancing being n credit to even
seasoned stage professionals. The men
have an excellent baseball sketch, re-
plete with bright Jokes. which they
delivered in telling style.