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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
No Cause For Jealousy.

A certain main line resident returned
home early the other morning. He in
serted his key in the keyhole OF his
door with difficulty. but managed to
crawl upstairs without awakening his
wife, he thought At the breakfast
table next morning one look at her re-
proachful face told him he was wrong
Pm sorry l married you" she ex-
claimed. you're Il brute. | saw you
on the corner hugging the lamppost
at 2 o'clock this morning"
"Why, Nary expostulated the peni-
tent John. Don't you think that's 4
bit unfair? Who'd although you'd
ever be jealous of a lamppost?'-St
Paul Dispatch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Sympathetic,

A multimillionaire returned to his
native village and erected marble
palace on hilltop there. One day
after the palace was completed he
said to the postmaster and the crowd
Of loiterers in the general store:
Boys, my million dollar house up on
the hill Is simply full of Titians''
The loiterers exchanged looks of
surprise and horror. and the postmas-
ter exclaimed:
"Good gracious! Amt there no way
O. KILN emp
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
A Bill Nye Theme.

1.-The only time l ever saw the late
Bill Nye was at farmers institute
in South Dakota" says former Coun-
Gilman L. c. Carran. "Nye had lee
ture engagement for the evening and
to kill time dropped in at the after
noon session Of the farmers. The
chairman, a well known Lake Preston
man, spied Bill, recognized him from
his pictures and asked him to address
the institute. Nye readily consented.
Bending over the humorist. the
chairman asked. And what. pray. will
be your subject?
SWELL said Nye. you may say
that | will offer few suggestions as
to humane methods for dehorning by,
draulic rams cleveland Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
~ The -
Scrap Book
RiIey's Generosity.


You have beefsteak, Of course!
he queried as he entered the butcher
shop with brisk step.
of course"
And beefsteak is good to take the
color out of black eye?"
s"The best thing in the world"
Good Save two pounds for Rlley.'
''What Riley?"
"The Riley two blocks down. I'm
going down to black both his optics.
He'll probably call in half an hour
Good evening"
In twenty minutes the man was back
with his coat in rags, his collar gone
his nose bleeding and both eyes pulling
ut.
did you find Riley?" was asked.
II did, sir. and he's kindly consented
| to let me use the beef in his place. Mi
| Riley is gentleman, sir"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
The Wav of the World.

Aloft on bow the fair fruit hung.
Caressed by the wind and kissed by the
sun,
And, standing below as 1t swung out OF
reach.
One longed for taste of SO luscious
peach.
One just as perfect was lying below,
Where the tickle wind tossed 1t hours ago.
Its tint as dainty. its form as round.
But nobody cared, for it lay on the ground.
It Is ever the fruit that is just beyond
reach,
Be it fame or honor or love or peach,
Man longs for the most. why we never
will know,
Yet he scorns to pick where the fruit
grows low.
Mrs. G. c. Clark.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
SURPRISED H.. MINISTER.

The Nice Present Sent Him by One OF
His Pensioners.
As an office boy Master George. EN-
ployed in a certain downtown place OF
business, is the dynamic essence OF
effervescent energy and the exemplifi
cation of cheerful obedience.
But there may be such thing as too
great promptitude. A few days ago
Georges employer emerged from his
Office and, seeing the office boy, re-
ouested him to take a package which
he would find on his employers desk
and deliver it to the Rev. DR.. So-and-so
of such and such street.
With a bound that would beat the
starters pistol easily George was
into the office, out again with a large
package under his arm and off t.
his destination. Now. DR.. So-and-so is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
LEFT THE PACKAGE ON YOUR DESK. y

LEFT THE PACKAGE ON YOUR DESK
the business mans pastor. and the
package, which was plainly addressed.
contained handsome volume intend
ed as birthday remembrance. Late in
the day, after the Office boy had gone
home, the employer was nonplused 10
find the designated package still repos-
ing on the desk. For a moment he
thought hard; then as cold beads of
perspiration believed his brow he
called in q clerk.
"John," he asked, with forced calm
ness, did you get those supplies for
my euchre party?'
"Long ago." said the clerk. LEFT
the package on your desk; bottle o
rye. bottle O port, four decks O cards
an box o. cigars. "-Pittsburg Ga
ette-TimeS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Alarmed Him.

In a churchyard an old man deep ill
thought sat on fiat tombstone. 1t
had been raining, and all the trees
looked fresh and green. \ trave'c.
passing by made remark on thT
weather. Grand morning."
EYES," said the old man.
"Just the sort of weather to make
things spring up" said the tramp.
flush, hushv' said the old man
give got three wives buried here"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Notice..

Lieborie, Shellace & Vincenzo (Napoleonville,
Lay Nonresidents.
You are hereby notified that | have
purchased at tax sale lot of block 3,
Hunter Subdivision to Bossier City, La. !,
formerly assessed to you.
wv. HUTCHINGS,
1873 Bossier City, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Notice.

Joe Ventimiglio nudington, Lax Nonresident.
You are hereby notified that | have
purchased at tax sale lot IL OF block 2,
Hunter Subdivision to Bossier City, La,
formerly assessed to you.
wv. HUTCHINGS,
1873 Bossier City, Ia.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Notice.

Manghen & Hayes, Nonresidents.
You are hereby notified that l have
Cumberland Subdivision to Bossier City
La, formerly assessed to you.
U. w. HUTCHINGS,
1873 Bossier City, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
Notice of Intention.

NOTICE hereby given the intention apply the General
Assembly State of Louisiana act to provide for
Pash ordering
sion of the question qualified the parish
providing holding the selection OF
designation places to be
voted for, and of conducting of such election
the following notice is given:
At meeting City April 1872 called for the
provide for the removal of the Parish
Seat Parish following passed.
according of the intention
apply Assembly the State Of Louisiana act
Parish;
of question Of the removal according to law the
providing for the holding
selection of Parish Seat and to determine the
designation voted for the conducon
an election.
resolution notice hereby given of such
a election. A COA Chairman
W. SCHENEBECK Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-04-11
SheriH'S Sale.

Frank Edwards VS.. w. A. Jones. No. 5391 In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La
DY virtue Of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, I have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the town Of
Benton, La, on Saturday, April 20,
1912, the following described property,
to-wit:
The northeast quarter of section rs,
northeast quarter and southwest quarter
of section 20, and west half of southeast
quarter of section %, all in township 10,
range i2; less 6 acres in the northeast
corner Of section %, and less 80 acres
sold to Mrs. Susan Onley, as per deed
recorded in Bossier Parish conveyances,
vol. q, p. 743, and less so acres sold to
Jesse Fincher, as per deed recorded in
Bossier Parish conveyances, vol. IL, p.
447 (the description sold to Fincher be-
ing corrected in later deed, which is re-
corded in Bossier Parish conveyances,
book y also less 6 acres reserved to ST..
Johns Church, for church and burial
ground, where said church and burial
ground are now located, leaving after
these deductions 395 acres, more or less,
and situatedin Bossier Parish, La.
Terms Of Sale Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of $1,000, with 6 per cent
per annum interest thereon from Feb
ruary II, 1911, less credit of $35, paid
August q, 1911, and all costs Of suit, in
Guiding 10 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
J.F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March IA, 1912. ais
Sheriff's Sale.
Plain Dealing Bank vs. lack Gardner. No. $3.50
| In Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La
| 10y virtue of writ OF seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, I have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, tc
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town Of
Benton, La, on Saturday, April 20
1912, the following described property
to-Wit:
The northwest quarter of northeast
quarter, northeast quarter of northwes
quarter, south half Of northeast quarter
and north half of southeast quarter O.
section 4, township q, range Is, and tn.
southwest quarter of southeast quartz
and southeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter Of section 80, township %, range Is
containing in all 800 acres, more or less
Terms Of Sale Cash, without thu
benefit Of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum of $1,000, with s per cen
per annum interest thereon from De
cember |, 1907, until paid, and all cost
Of suit, including per cent on said sun
and interest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March IA, 1912. ais
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-03
DAYS DOING At
STATE CAPITAL
ATLANTA POLICE ARREST WRONG
RUNAWAY
NEWS FROM ATLANTA.

Atlanta, March 2.-The Atlanta pO-
lice furnished scme great comedy at
the Terminal station last night by ar
resting the wrong couple in a runa-
way carriage, and letting the real
elopers escape.
Parties from GAINESVILLE and Grif-
fin were involved in the amusing com
plication The Griffin folks were the
real elOpers, a young Mr. and Mrs.
eagle, who are now safely away on
their honeymoon. The irate father OF
the bride had telegraphed the Atlanta
police from Griffin, instructing them
to arrest and hold the couple. He de-
scribed the groom as a handsome
young man in a brown suit, and the
young woman as dressed in blue
travelling suit
1t is at this point that the Barnes
willie folks enter the story. A party
of them came to Atlanta last night
for a concert. In the party was Pow
ell Cotter, a well known young gen
tleman Of Barnesville, who happened
to be handsome, and who happened to
be wearing a brown suit. In the same
party, which counted some half a
dozen in all was a well known ana
pretty young Barnesyille matron. She
happened to he wearing a blue travel
ing quit. 1t happened that when the
party got to Atlanta, young Cotter
stepped off first, and the first lady
whom he assisted TO alight was the
young matron in the blue dress. While
he still had her courteously by the
elbow as she was alighting from the
train-step, the heavy arm of the Law
descended on them both. In the
meantime the real bride and groom
not knowing they were even wanted
strolled leisurely out of a coach ahead
ad went on out of the depot.
The two young people from Barnes
Vile first laughed and then argued
but It was no go. There is nothing
on earth or IN heaven more stubborn
than an honest policeman who thinks
he is doing his duty, and happens to
have it all wrong.
1t required a half hour of palaver-
ing and the testimony of the whole
Barnesyille party, two or three times
reiterated, to prevent the police from
locking the two young folk up for the
night. They did, however finally per-
suade the officers, and went on to the
concert
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-03
Depository Designated.

Atlanta. March 2.-The United
States government has designated the
Hillyer Trust Company of Atlanta as
a depository for postal savings funds
in this city. News of the appoint
ment was wired from Washington this
The Hillyer Trust company
was incorporated little more than
a year ago and has capital and sur
plus Of $300,919.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-03
Prepared His Obituary.

Atlanta, March 2.--Col. w. A. Os-
born, pioneer Atlanta citizen and a
courtly gentleman of the old school,
who died here yesterday in mis- seth
year, prepared his own obituary for
the newspapers-that is the part of
it relating the facts concerning his
life-and chose his own palibearers,
making. in fact, practically all the
arrangements for his demise.
Colonel Osborn died of old age, and
had been looking forward to the end
for some time past with singular
equinimity. He had been a member
of the Methodist church for II years,
and his death is generally moprned
in the community.
The Brunswick news., 1912-03-03
Mr.. Williams Improves.

Atlanta, March 1.-Notwithstanding
the seriousness of the operation which
he was compelled to undergo, the
condition of State Prison Commission
er Wiley Williams is steadily i'm
proving, and his friends now conf
dently expect to see him on his feet
again after few weeks. Mr.. Will
liams was operated on at local hos
pital Wednesday. He is considered
to be out of danger.
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
ExPURcATINC MOTHER GOOSE.

Expurgaion the classics is nothing new contrary
bowderized editions the works Of famous authors be had
by feel themselves danger Of being shocked
panied reading the originals Nevertheless reads with
surprise that been issued edition Mother
which important changes made in the and all danger
injury feelings morals Of children is removed.
in the original appears harmless that first
conjecture sharp possible changes there could the
way improvement Yet upon inspection find that the
considered editor by nnouou and he has made
some radical changes The dish longer away with SPOON
reading macks Of dishonesty merely dances away in mh
old who lived shoe not bewldered by her children
simply gives broth and puts them bed Old
plenty bones her cupboard and gives
dog Little Jack the edition self.
satisfied rather boau youngster who put his thumb into the Christ
mas pie
other changes Of this character all
direction the editor conceves Of better and higher
morality nculcated in the original ISSUE long
by children Millions delighted in Mother Goose melodies
they FIRST conceived long the reign Of Charles
millions appear hven and enjoyed happiness
atmosphere Indeed, until this edition appeared
that there fault i'll in the ancient How
realize in the glow Of lights that there
peril for the youthful mind than familiar philosophy dreamed Of
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
Is Your Child
Doing Well
At School?
GEOGRAPHYS OBSTACLE.

-HoUsANDs OF boys in the gram.
mar schools are able to master
arithmetic and grammar with
ease. but month after month are
marked deficient in geography. A. con-
scientious parent. you naturally deter
deficiency.
this city and that river. Despite that
fact, he comes back to you the follow
ing month with geography marked upon
his report card as the subject in which
he 10 deficient.
What What can sS,n d. YOU va s'is .,,,.,, .v,.
and full Of interest. you treat the lad
a. an autonaton and ask him to re-
member the location Of places. with no
reason why they are In their particular
locality. You do not appeal to him a
a reasoning human being.
II you wish him to remember the 10.
cation Of Washington. explain to him
why It was built. Just where II is. point
out to him the fact II 10 on the Potomac
river. thta It 10 accessible by water. that
L 10 one Of the finest cities in the world.
sponsible for its growth.
DO not ask the child to- memorixe the
fact that the Mississippi river flows
south through the middle of our Great
Central Plain. First explain that the
Great Central Plain is made up Of one
palachian Highlands and Of another
eastward from the Rocky Mountains.
Ask him Just where the two would
meet. Ask him. In what direction all
the rainfall upon these two slopes would
naturally flow. Ask him where he would
expect to md a river. even though h<
had never known anything more about
the Great Central Plain.
Tho boy or girl will at once point Out
to you the greatest river In our land
Then, when his curiosity has beer
aroused. that 10 the time to tell hin
the name Of that river. He will prob
ably never forget II.
IN much the same manner impres,
every geographical fact upon the child
BY showing him the reason there efor
Do not expect from him greater powo,
Of memory than you have yourself,
The Washington times., 1912-12-30

ton, solemniy. But be at easel shall
,,r. arrive in D., SHe time. sarbed In the con-
Mr.. Jar and Mr.. Dinkston parted.
Claude. the fireman. forgot the episode
Of the scholar In the fine fur coat and
the rusty high hat In watching an in
cipient dog fight across the way, and In
waving airy and condescendinI adula-
tions at the admiring Gertrude, who
stationed herself at the Jars front
window. far up the street. from time
to time to gaze fondly at her hero.
The hour Of 8 was at hand. and the
portals OF the Highcosta Arms were as
the portals Of q palace during . levee.
Automobile after automobile rolled up
and deposited rightly attired persons, al
invited to the affair given by Mrs. Clara
Mudridge-Smith's husband.
Among these personages was the con-
spicuous figure Of Michael Angelo Dinka
ton.
"How much. my good fellowr' hi
asked Of the Buck" or chauffeur. q
his taxicab.
"The clock says ninety.five cents," 70.
torted the driver. surlily.
Here's o dollar. keep the change!'
said the urbane Mr.. Dinkston, and he
passed within to lend eciat to the affair,
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
REASONABLE RATES FOR INAUGURATION.

is good receive very positive that somebody is
going that Inauguration visitors Washington not robbed
Mr. NJ Weller chairman Of the committee public comfort has
given this PROMISE and going organize bureau for rental Of
quarters moderate with the purpose Of fighting the alleged
trust pleasant way Of getting control Of available
istings and then hosting rates.
Nothing could be the point than efforts Of this
protect the visiting public But the other hand The
Times opinion has been good deal Of coakns
about extorion, that tommyot Last for instance Ba
got mighty bad from people who persstent cu
they could that wouldn't be possible And
lay head short Of the price Of royal for it,
while would much that only the very rich might be
expected take nourshment while in the town.
proved that Baltimore thoroughly decent Its
moderation the circumstances might we'll have surprised and its
visitors story Of hodup and robbery circulated the
injury Of Baltimore all the country unfair hurtful and
unusaable.
years Denver denounced in advance Of the
national convention and after it, for alleged exoon As
Denver wasn't guilty In most accused
that Of thing not guilty The public will to New York
degrees and varieties Of crude and inasc
larceny would dream Of attempting and 90
pleased the special perogave Of the metropolis
Of thing and make the victims like it. But the very
things New York habual does to visitors would riot
in any Of the provincial cities.
It's fine idea protect visitors against hodups any
hodups undertaken will also be worth while prevent
possible impression that this den Of thieves Hotels
their much they such occasions in every
city It's Of accommodating the public What object
the prospect that lot Of oburgaon presently going be
against Washington because Washington does
every land does in like circumstances but does
vastly moderation than most Of them. Give the fair
chance, and don't encourage Misrepresentation Of it.
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
Is''I!lle@


lVl fine linen-that 10 he wore
silk hat not much moth eaten
and an ornate fur coat. late the prop
erty Of Mr.. Jarrs boss. and not moth
eaten whatsoever-was one Of the holi-
day sights Of Chevy Chase.
Claude. first at . fire, nrst to save
the girl and the documents and first in
the heart of Gertrude. the Jarrs' light
chain % soros: % the doorway sS cf Engine
Company Number 'Steen. and in the
proud spirit Of his stark herohood he
Knocked the peripatetic scholar.
shoot the hobo dude" cried Claude:
&s.ls ,Ss ,s%;n ia Sou sRs .w|ps ins fuzzy BENNY
This shot went home. for the bibulous
pundiI had borrowed II without the con-
sent OF tho owner: doubtless with the
hope that the former possessor should
E,iys something to remember his hrst
Mr.. pinkston turned and gave Claude.
the fireman. q scorching glance. But
Claude was hreproof and he laughed
raucousiy. and snapped his fingers 2.
tSSss" SoSs were ere mere mere ' dossSin. and he
whistled and called coaxingly:
Here, Towser! Down, boy"
Mr.. Dinkston would have returned
and visited classic vttuperation and
scholarly anathem., upon pen the memsas rsds Es Mr
Jarr turned the corner and almost
bumped Into Mr. Dinkston:
80, "Hel!o% ., cried \, .s NJ; 'arr' 'ju't the per-
Mr.. Dinkston buttoned the coat tightly
"Did you have q good time Christ.
mas?" continued Mr.. Jarr.
"There'il be no happy returns OF the
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
@ re ) @]%{SSS%6 @|]e%.{SS6s6Qu i

day." replied Mr.. Dinkston. his mind
a. much upon the cost n that article
was upon his person.
vate affairs" said Mr. Jarr. "You got
the boss's goat as well ~ his coat.
should worry!'
THE true optimistic spirit OF the sea.
son." cried Mr.. Dinkston. heartily. "A
spirit have always been obsessed OF.
I remember. as q child. that the mumps
and scarlet fever developed with me
on Christmas morn. and I. in my child
ish .h h,,ssGs. sGlese,. cried aloud: Just what
We'll. you made quite hit with the
boss" said Mr.. Jarr. And he told me
to invite you-and to make. sure you
came-to q holiday party he 10 GivinG ut
on Sixteenth street. tonight. I've been
looking for you everywhere"
mot everywhere. There's been q new
place opened down the avenue" sug-
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
OUR INCREASING TENANT FARMERS

There sometimes human quality In sastcs They throw
white light the character motives and environment Of AMI
Of the agricultural bulletins issued recently thirteenth eensu
contain contemporary history that 10 worth thinking II
this country still imagine the farmer the er Of his soil
fancy him standing amidst his free Blu
that picture becoming something Of inherited illusion. Some
In the years farms operated BY have increased only
whilst those operated by tenants have increased 10 cent
In 1880 Is Of all farms worked BY tenants In S9(
average had increased to 2S In 1900 IS cent
In 1910 had gone 81 per The largest average Of enan
in the South and the smallest In New England In the Wes
the tendency to farm by tenants Is increasing.
The Washington times., 1912-12-30
Mr.. Jarr Attends a Grand Function
And Takes Along Strange Guest

gested Mr.. Dinkston. "A young and in.
experienced man 10 in charge. He hasn't
quite found himself. ~ he only has
studied drink mixing by mall. taking .
course in bartending by correspond
ence."
How could you help him!" asked Mr..
Jarr.
He mixes the practice samples. and
I drink them and tell him whether he
does Il right or not" said Ar. Dink-
ston. But he 10 not an apt pupil. am
sorry to say. Just today he had to mix
nine dry Martins before could tell
him he had them right at last. But l
am patient with him!'
And Mr.. Dinkston smacked his lips At
the thought of his patience a. an In.
structor In applied chemistry.
We!! you're invited. uss "a and YI, its ;wsi Sssa
to rustic up . dress suit somewhere"
Beneath these Gaudy habiliments !
wear but holden gray" said Mr.. Dinks-