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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
An photographic Triumvlrate.
New Orleans Times-Democrat. |


We called attention the other day to the
Every tidy pot of money Prof. Aswell
is likely to pocket as his profits on the
little speller, and how lucky it was that the
laws should have just SO happened" as
to enable him to "land' his book for six
years. 1t has even been charged by his
enemies that the laws were "strained"
somewhat to accomplish this result.
. We do not know whether the Textbook
Commission, in accepting the little speller
g largely because it was written by Lou
isiana author" carefully examined its title
page. If they did SO they must have noted
that Prof. Aswell does not claim all the
glory of thew ork, for it reads:
"By Prof. j. B. Aswell, President of the
State Normal School, Natchitoches, La.
'Joe Cook, Superintendent of Schools,
Columbus, Miss.
IS. G. Galbraith, of Schools, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn
Aswell for Louisiana! Cook for Missis-
sippi!! Galbraith for Tennesse!!! Why
were not taken in as coeditors
in this "Spelling Trust" has not yet been
disclosed; but we hope to see all the facts
leak out during the campaign. Upto date
Louisiana has been the only State to bite
and it has not simply nibbled, but swal-
lowed bait, hook and all. While Prof. AS
Wells name and influence and the Cover
nor's warm approval carried the little
speller triumphantIy throughin Louisiana,
the textbook committees in.Mississippi and
Tennessee have hesitated. They could see
no reason why the school children Of those
States should be compelled to buy new
spelling books just now, and they seem to
think it is just as we'll for them to learn the
same spelling as prevails in the other forty
odd States of the Union.
The fact that the book claims so many
authors renders it impossible to tell exactly
what part Prof. Aswell actually contribut-
ed. There is, however, one little list OF
twenty-four words fairly bubbling over
with Aswellism. 1t purports to give the
names OF leading families of Louisiana,
and to tell the children how to spell them.
We can readily understand why "Alleman'
is included in these noble twenty four-for
Prof. Alleman was member of the Text
book Commission which had to pass on the
speller. We can also understand why
"Godchaux" should be thus honored, fol
Mr.. Godchaux was member of the State
Board Of Education, and there are other
political and school names whose presence
among the twenty four is self-explanatory
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
Old Time Strawberries.

Strawberries have improved very
much in flavor since the fifteenth CEN
fury. Until then the only straw ber-
ries eaten were wild strawberries Of
a kind which would never find mar
ket nowadays. BY 1880. however, they
were beginning to be cultivated. for
Holinshed records under that date a
particularly fine crop grown by the
bishop Of Ely in the grounds Of his
palace. now covered by Hatton garden.
He quotes the Duke Of Gloucester as
saying to the bishop: my lord. you
have very good strawberries in your
garden in Holborn. l require you to
let us have a mess of them" This
speech was copied almost verbatim by
Shakespeare in Richard III" Still.
even the bishops fruit would not ap-
peal much to modern connoisseurs, for
the garden strawberries at that period
were only transplanted wildlings. the
plants being sold at about fourpence
bushel.-London Standard.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
ORIGIN Of the Piano,

The pianoforte was directly evolved
from the clavichord and the harpsi-
chord. In I'LL Scipione Mattel gave
Il detailed account of the first four in
struments. which were constructed by
BartolOmmeO ChrustOfori 1t was
named by him the pianoforte and was
first exhibited in 1909. Marius. in
France, exhibited harpsichords. with
hammer action, in 1716, and Schroter.
in Germany, claimed to have invent
ed the pianoforte between 1717 and
1920. Marius was at first generally
credited with the invention. Pianos of
that period were shaped very much
like the modern grand variety. The
first square piano was constructed by
Frederick. an organ manufactures of
Saxony, in 1853. The first genuine up
right piano was invented in England
and the United States by John Isaac
Hawkins, an Englishman. in 1900
Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
An Ordinance.

Whereas, in pursuance to an ordinance of the
School Board OF Bossier Parish, ordering an cleo
ton to be held in School District No. 10 to take
the sense OF the qualified voters in said district on
the question OF transferring certain lands lying in
the northern portion Of said district to District No
II, in said election the vote cast in favor of the
transfer being II and none against, therefore.
Be it resolved, That sections /, 2, and II Of
township 20, range IL, the west half Of section Q
west half OF sections II and Ia. west 81 Bodcan
township 20, range ii west, be transferred to
Special School District No. IT,
NV. SENTELL, President
Booster Parish Board Of School Directors
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
.suitina tn. Action to tn. WORD.

.Suiting tbs Action to the Word.
At lecture well known authority
on economics mentioned the fact that
In some parts of America the number
OF men was constantly larger than
that Of women. and he added humor-
ously. Il can therefore recommend to
the ladies to emigrate to that part"
A young lady who was seated in one
OF the last rows of the auditorium got
up and. full of Indignation. left the
room rather noisily, whereupon the
lecturer remarked. II did not, mean
that it should be done in such a hur-
ry."-Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before ]. L. Crawford,
~ Justice of Peace, Ward 8, Bossier
Parish, La, by j. J. McCauley and will
be sold at Plain Dealing, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 8, 1911, Cow and Calf. The
cow is about 8 years old, dark brown in
color, and marked split in right ear and
underslope and crop in left ear. The
calf is about six months old. Appraised
at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
T. B. BIXLER, Constable.
August 10, 1911. SEPT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10

Cuts and bruises may be healed in about
third the time required by the usual
treatment by applying Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. 1t is an antisectic and causes such
injuries to heal without maturation. This
liniment also relieves soreness of the mus
cles and rheumatic pains. For sale by all
dealers
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
White Specks In Butter.

White specks in butter are some
times simply fine particles Of milk
curd. resulting from lack of care in
skimming. Sometimes they are small
specks OF dried cream. having been
scraped from the sides Of the pan and
being too dry to thoroughly soften and
mix will, the rest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10

Shreveport Journal: During the month
OF July permits were issued by the City
Engineers office for S45, 035 worth of new
residences in the city of Shreveport, as
against permits amounting to S43, 23O dur
ing the month of June. Shreveport is the
"City of Beautiful Homes" and there are
more of them being built every year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10

Few people care to have their peace dis
turbed; most people follow the line of least
resistance. and are satisfied so far as their
own Efforts are concerned as if things are
all right as they are. Few and rare are
the souls willing to consecrate themselves
to make an improvement on present meth
DDS of life in any generation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10

Mr.. G. w. Bryan of near Midway now
has the G. T. Mays jack. Those interested
in stock raising should call to see him. s-tf
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10

The unappropriated and unreserved land
|of this country amounts to 712,OOO, 900
acres, Or about Il per cent of the total.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-10
Stocking Darnine Now Pastime.

That is, if you use Singer. Saves time,
sewing machine. Besides, machine darn
ing looks better and washes better than
hand darning. For sale at Singer Store.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
MEETING AT M. f. CHURCH

The revival meeting began at the
Methodist church last night ard quite
a large crowd was present. Rev. R.
E. L. Bearden of Morrilton will do
the preaching and will be assisted by
the local pastor, Rev. E. R. Steel. The
meeting will continue all week, ser
vices being held in the morning at 10
and night at o'clock.
OLD L.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
CROPS RAPIDLY
DFTFR|ORAT|NC
EXCESSIVE RAINFALL
is CAUSING BOTH COTTON AND
CORN TO DAMAGE IN THIS
COUNTY.

Excessive rainfall throughout the
month of August is an unusual condi-
ton, but it is one that is doing i'm
mense damage to the crops this year,
according to reports brought to this
city by farmers every day. While cot
ton is suffering the most from the
over-abundance of moisture, corn al
so begun to damage and unless dry
weather comes to their rescue the once
glorious Nrospects of a bumper crop
will give way to indications of an un-
usually small production in Faulkner
county.
Some are inclined to lay the blame
on old Saint Swithin, who, however,
was buried considerable number of
centuries ago and cannot deny the
charge. According to folklore, when
ever it rains on ST. Swithin's birth
day, July Is, it will rain at least once
every "a hours thereafter for period
of 40 days. Some of the local observ-
ers recall that there was rain in Con-
way on July Is this year, and point
to the fact that there have been very
few days since then on which rain has
not fallen. There is this encourage
ment, however, for those who believe
in the saint, and that is the 40-day
limit will expire on August "a.
Cotton is reported to be shedding
rapidly in both the hill and bottom
lands and every rain seems to in
crease the number of forms that drop
to the ground. A report from the riv-
er lands says there has been very lit
tie put on by the cotton plants during
the entire month of August and the
July crop is about all that can be hop
ed to mature. Within the past few
days corn is reported to have begun
sprouting the ear and is damaging
fast.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
PLEA OF FUCITIYE'S
Wife is EFFECTIVE
G O V E RN OR DONAGHEY DE-
CLINES REQUISITION FOR
ALLEGED FORGER.

Little Rock, Aug Ex-Governor
Donaghey Monday afternoon declined
to honor a requisition from Governor
Hooper of Tennessee for the return of
F. c. Wentworth, under arrest here
for an attempt at forgery committed
in Memphis, and Deputy Sheriff Pal
mer of Shelby county returned to his
home last night without the prisoner.
1t is alleged that Wentworth, a tele-
graph operator, had forged the name
of the First National Bank of Bridge
port, ILL.,, to a telegram addressed to
the City Bank of Memphis, requesting
that 500 be paid to Wentworth, and
his brother would recompense the
Bridgeport bank. Wentworth failed
to get the money and came to Little
Rock, where he secured position as
dispatcher for the Iron Mountain rail
road. He was arrested last week and
at first offered to go back to Memphis
without requisition, but when the Off
Ger arrived to take him back he de-
clined to go.
Wentworth has a wife and several
small children, and Mrs. Wentworth
called at the home of Governor Dona-
ghey early Monday morning and
pleaded that her husband be allowed
to continue with his work, as she
needed his assistance. Mrs. Donaghey
was touched with the plea and added
her petition to that of the unfortu-
nate woman, and won out. AS no
money had been secured by the for
gerry, and as the railroad agreed to
keep the man employed, Governor
Donaghey declined to honor the requi-
sition and wrote a very courteous let
ter to Governor Hooper, explaining all
the circumstances.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
TEN FIRMS WILL
BE REPRESENTED

A. F. Kuykendall, one of the COM
mlttee appointed to arrange the
Board of Trade excursion, said this
morning that 10 local firms had al
ready agreed to send representatives
on the advertising trip into the trade
territory adjacent to Conway, and
several others had made partial ar
rangements to be represented. The
indications are that the trip will be
the best ever sent out and will be pro-
duetive of much good to the business
interests of the city.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
RALLY AT Spring
HILL AUGUST Il
Editor Log Cabin Democart:

Editor Log Cabin Democart:
There will be an all-day Sunday
school rally at Spring Hill, 10 miles
northeast of Conway, on Sunday, Au-
gust 27, beginning at 9 O'Clock a. m.
The forenoon will be taken up in good
singing, recitations and local speak
ing. The afternoon by addresses from
some of the best speakers in the coun-
ty. Prof j. M. C. Vaughter, Prof. w.
N. Jones and Rev. C. H. Cheek have
promised to be with us. We also ex-
pect Rev. J. J. Hurt, Prof. ]. j.
Doyne, DR.. J. w. Conger, R. l.. Braw-
ner and G. E. Owen.
We especially invite the singing
people to come and bring their books,
as we want some good singing. Ev-
erybody come and bring well-flled
kets and let's have love feast
nd do what we can to advance the
Sunday school cause in our township.
]. d. STEINSIEK, Pres.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
WAGON hit IN
DARK BY AUTO

An Overland auto driven by Grover
Stubs of this city struck a wagon
and four-mule team of Tom johnson
at Cadron Gap early last evening.
breaking an axle of the wagon and in
juring one of the mules Mr.. Johnson
said the machine carried no lights and
as the night. was very dark, it ran in
to his wagon before he could get out
of its way. The auto, it is stated was
not seriously damaged.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
MORRlLTON TO HAVE
DAY ELECTRIC CURRENT

Prof. G. H. Burr of this city is in
Oklahoma purchasing some machin-
cry for the Morrilton electric light
plant. 1t is understood that the own
ers of the plant at that place are plan
ming to inaugurate day electric SER
vice, beginning about September 1.
Up until about year ago, the plant
at Morrilton was operated only from
sundown to midnight, but all-night
service is now given, and the plant,
it is stated, will soon furnish a "a
hour current.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
ADDITIONAL STORM
DAMAGE REPORTED

Later reports from the hail and
wind storm district in East Fork and
Clifton townships Sunday tell of ad-
ditional damage in those sections.
The hail and wind were unusually es-
we're near Shady Grove, three miles
northeast of Wooster. Besides almost
running the crops, the storm wrecked
John Wiley's house, blowing tree
across the roof and blew down barns
belonging to Ellis Thomas and A. J..
Nichols. Much fencing was also
blown down.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
3.l,|NCH rain
FLOODS CONWAY

Three and one-tenths inches of rain
fell at Conway last night, the major
portion occurring in the early morning
hours. The precipitation was probably
the greatest eve recurring here dur
ing a similar period in August. No
material damage was caused in the
city, aside from the washing of
streets, but the water covered side
walks in some sections to depth of
two or three feet.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
NINE ARE INITIATED.

Nine candidates were initiated into
the local council of Royal Arcanam at
a meeting held last night in the
Knights of Pythias hall. At the con-
clusion of the work Deputy Supreme
Regent c. H. Hayden made an ad-
dress on the work of the order.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
BULLION ON VACATION.

Little Rock, Aug. 22.-Bruce T.
Bullion, secretary to Governor Dona-
ghey and secretary of the state DEM
ocratic central committee, has depart
ed for Heber Springs, where he will
stay for 10 days. Mrs. Bullion and
daughter accompanied Mr.. Bullion.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22

Wood Wanted at Hendrix College.
Can use cord wood stove wood or
poles. Will take large quantity if
price is reasonable. Apply to Presi-
dent Millar. eod4td1w
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

Mrs. John A. Camp has sold 81
acres of land, four miles north of
Plumerville, to James Smith, the con-
federation being $1,000.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22

Mrs. John r. Wright left this morn
ing for a visit to relatives and friends
in Georgia.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Wednesday, unsettled
weather; showers tonight and Tues
day; cooler.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1911-08-22

take Ramon's Pill at first indication-arouse
the liver, quicker. the circulation and go along
about your work. ANY druggist will refund thS
-rice it not satisfied. az cents.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-01-05
PAGE NINE

lected; and the cost of keeping the sport"
open was $3.50.
At ST. Augustine, Fla, they collected fifteen
cents, at an expense to the taxpayers of 81 800,
At st. Marks they collected $24, and spent
$500 in doing it.
At St. Mary's they collected $50, and it cost
the Government $1,000.
In Chattanooga they collected nothing-at
an expense of $500.
In Beaufort S. c., they collected $1,000.
and drew salaries to the amount of $4,000.
In Nlcksburg customs duties rolled up an
aggregate of t1co dollars; the cost to the tax
payers was 1888.
At Sagg Harbor, New Jersey, the Collector
got 1854, salary, while the Government got
nothing. At Great Egg harbor the Collector
got 1881, and the Government, ST..
| could give similar cases by the dozen.
Why has this situation come upon YOU. en-
failing such cruel discrimination and crush
ING burdens?
Your representatives in Congress have NEG
lected or betrayed your interests, and YOU
yourselves have been fatally neglectful con.
corning the conduct of your public affairs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-01-05
TALKS TO YOUNG MEN
NO. 2.)

our happiness in this world will largely
depend upon your capacity to please We are
SO involved In the complications of modern
lie that no one can make a little world of
his own and become a Robinson Crusoe,
thrown INTO various relationships with our
fellow men, we either find pleasure or misery
IN their company Therefore, you should
study to please, where you can do so without
sacrifice of principle or self-respect
Now, then:
Don't fall into the habit of asking YOUR
companion to repeat qChat he said. That is a
very common annoyance, and it is nothing in
the world but carelessness. 1t is a mere habit.
and it is irritating
Most OF us have good ears; and if we will
pay attention to what is being said. we can
hear 1t, we'll enough. In fact, MANY of the
very people who use the ''Eh? ?" have heard
what you said, and will repeat it, if YOU fail
to answer the "Eh?" Try it, some time
There's our talented and quick-witted Mrs.
Lytle, for lnstance-our L. A. L.. when she
tlrst landed in Thomson as a component and
indispensable piece of our machinerv-ani
mate and inanimate-she had a way of an
sWerIng me with "Slr?" whenever I made
a remark to her.
In two or three days this everlasting ''Sir?"
made my victuals disagree with me in the
daytime and disturbed my slumbers at night.
The prospect of having to increase nv
labors by the repetition of every blessed thing
that L would have to say to Mrs Lytle, in
all the years to come, began to turn nv sOrrel-
top gray, with rapidity which was appalling
for l regard her as a permanent fixture in
our establishment whose removal would be
unlawful.
So, one day when I said something to her
and she said
"Slr?"
I famed out in open rebellion. Suffering
humanity can't stand everything.
Now, look here!" I said to L. A. L.
You quit saying "Str?" to me. Your ears
are as good as mine; and life is too brief for
me to lose so much good breath repeating
things to you"
She laughed, and that was the last Of her
"Sir?"
Don't, for Heavens sake, don't contract the
habit of biting your fnger-nails. I have
known some otherwise elegant gentlemen to
be addicted to that repulsive vulgarity and
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-01-05

OF directors has met with the approval of
those interested.
That the Peoples Movement will mean all
that 1t IS intended to mean, may be seen by
each plank of the platform adopted
The harmony of the meeting last Thurs
day, the utter absence in the speeches of any
personalities, shows The JEFFs to be along
the right line, working as they will work,
through the Democratic party, for the better
ing OF the conditions of the great army of
the Common People,
ALICE LOUISE LYLE.
Managing Editor The JEFFs