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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
Smallest Deer In the World.

The ''mOusedeer" Of India aud Africa
is the chevrotain. one Of the smallest
h0ofed animals. 1t stands less than
twelve inches in height ut the shoulder
The prevailing color Of the fur Is
brown. finely speckled with yellow
The spots are large and sometimes run
into each other and form stripes. The
underparts Of the body are white. II
possesses the peculiar habit Of walk
ing on the tips of it's hoofs. This lends
a stiffness to the legs which has gain.
ed for the chevrotain the reputation OF
having no knee joints. 1t has no horns
or antlers. But. as in the case OF the
musk deer. the male Is provided with
large canine teeth or trsks in the mp
per Jaw. 1t is Of exceedingly timid
disposition and lies hidden In the Jun
gle throughout the day and only ven
lures to feed in the enrly morning and
after dusk In the evening.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
Vet Ne Liked Fresh Air.

my husband was at smoker Sat
urday. night and never got home until
about o'clock"
.Was that why he wasn't at church
sunday morning.
.No; he says the ventilation Is 20
poor II church and the atmosphere NJ
ways gets 50 heavy that he can't keep
aWake."-Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
open Spaces Ii Cities.

Along with the new keenness over
social and economic reform England
has developed number Of other vir
tues iii the past score Of years. One
Is an appreciation Of the value Of open
spaces In cities. and one is the increas
ed determination to preserve ancient
landmarks Every few months an ar
ticle appears III the Times or some
other influential newspaper acquaint
ing people with the danger that threat
ems some historical or long cherished
spot. aud usually the money necessar.
to save the property has been forth
coming. indianapolis News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
a CHAMPION sPELLER.
Horace Greeley Was Wonder When
Only eix Years Of Age.


Only 9ix Years Of Age.
No champion Of the old time spelling
matches. perhaps. ever excelled Horace
Greeley He was. in fact. spelling
prodigy. What would the boys and
girls Of today. who grnmble over their
daily stint Of twenty words. think 0f
a child not yet six years old who could
actually spell every word IN the Ian
guage! That is what the young Horace
Is said to have been able to do.
His schooling began In his fourth
year. and the art Of spelling at once
became passion with him. ln school
and out he kept necessarily at itS
study. Hour after hour lie would lls
on the floor. spelling over all the ditfi.
cult words lie could find In the rev
books that the family owned.
The fame of his prowess spread
Naturally Horace was the first one
chosen Mt spelling matches He had 4
iisping. whining voice end spelled his
words with the utmost confidence.
Sometimes In winter. when the snow.
drifts were so deep that one Of the
big boys had to take him to the school
house on his back. the little white
haired fellow would drop asleep be-
tween turns. When his word came
round his ieighbor w0nld nudge him
anxiously He would wake. spell his
word and drop asleep again Mt once.
So grent was the boys reputation AZ
4 student of unusual powers that the
selectmen of neighboring town. N
passing rule forbidding the attend
ance at tile local school OF any pupil
from outside the township. honore0
him by adding the clause. Excepting
only Horace Greeley."-Youth's Com
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
Effect Of an Explosion.

1t seems Incredible that an explosion
could be of such force us to cause an
ordinary steel rail to wrap itself twice
round the trunk of u large tree. yet
there was just such result from the
discharge of geiignite ut Nanaimo. b
G. Twelve workmen lost their lives by
this explosion. The rail was lying OH
the ground fully thirty feet from the
spot ut which the explosion occurred
yet 1t was lifted into the mir. sent III
the direction of the tree aud twisted
round the trunk thereof. just AZ II j
had been piece of piano wire. II was
SO tightly wrapped about the trnnk
that it cut deeply into the green wood
and caused great spiinters to start
out on all sides. The explosive re
sppnsible for this unique occurrence !.
one Of the most powerful preparations
known. composed Of nitroglyccrin. NJ
trOcOttOn, sodium nitrate. sodium car
bonate and wood pulp.-St. Louis Re
public --
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
x sururiss COMING,

Pastors Wife You understand.
Mary, that nm only at home On
wednesday, from 8 to s Mary fes.
ma'am. Then to herself: .Mary. whit
a heavenly situation you have got!
The mistress only at home for two
hours every week!"- Exchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
Pr.cticaI covrse comina.

Rather" asked the girl who was
going to marry poor man. do You
think ought to take course In
household economies? They offer .
lovely one ut Briny Moore for $500"
.No..' replied pater grimly. "You
will get one for nothing after you are
married. Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
The Request

did Baron Fncash ask sou for my
hand, fathery' asked Gwend0lin.
mo" replied Mr.. CnlDrox. He call
ed to discuss a marriage settlement.
lie didn't ask for your hand. He ask
ed for my pocketbook." = Washington
Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-11-20
involuntary Fasting.


A remarkable feat Of involuntary
fasting was performed twelve years
ago by corporal In a regiment OF
French colonial Infantry. On his way
to work one morning man heard
cries proceeding from disused mine
near Brest At the bottom Of IN ex-
cavation nearly 100 feet deep Corporal
Andre Desrats was found IN SO weak
a condition that he could scarcely ur
ticulate a word When he recovered
his rescuers learned that after ncci-
dentally falling into the mine Desrats
had been imprisoned for twenty -eight
days without anything to eat or drink.
But u pig can beat man. DR.. w. B
Carpenter IN his manual ct Physiolo-
gy" records that u pig weighing lG
pounds was entombed by the fall 0f n
portion Of the chalk cliffs at Dover
1t was dug out 1t,0 days later and
found to be still alive, but reduced In
weight to forty pounds.-London Mail
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
MhY the Hnrglnr Hpnt a.

10 regard 90 the attempted entrance
81 burglar into "RIl's shop" an
South Second street night before hat
Willinm T.. Zcisor proprietor says
that tho intruder was frightened avn.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

row night az O'Clock at the COM
fncrcial club.
G. =. Trottcr, who Monday pleaded
guilty TO passing q worthless check,
was yesterday given 3O-day sus-
pended sentence by Justice ~ the
Peace George X. Craig.
Secretary r ,. Bryant. Of the Re-
tail Merchants association. an
nounces that an tho grocery stores
VIII close tomorrow for the entire
day. Ia Observance OF New Years.
". o. Mayer and wife left this
morning for ~ Paso after brief
visit here with relatives. They will
So from the Pass City a. New Orleans
and VIII there take boat for Panama,
whittier Mr. Meyer has been assigned
az iumbermau.
There will be n special meeting OF
the Fraternai Mystic circle. Benefit
Ruling No. 2i03. az their hail. 3ITs
South Second street. tonight at 1.3e.
There viii be initiation of candidates
and after the lodge session q social
time Will be enjoyed By the members
and their invited friends Refresh
ments Will be served.
Airs. A j. Brandon. wife OF the IN
dianapOlis, Ind banker who swal-
lowed bichloride of mercury tablets
while travelling east a few days ago
ana who has ever since been pa
tient az ST Joseph's hospital icft to-
day FOR her home at Indianapolis Mr..
Brandon being 30 iar recovered as To
be out Of danger and to De able 20
III up
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
ELDER SUCCEEDS
COLBERT AS
PHYSICIAN
Former Medical Head Will
Have Charge of All Surgical
Work at Santa Fe Hospital /:
Change Effective Tomorrow.

Effective tomorrow, the change In
administration 81 the local Santa re
coast lines hospital. announced in
The Herald Some time ago, win take
place. Or. John W Colbert viii Doc
succeeded as chief medical officer ur
the hospital by Dr. John W. Elder
who held that position for several
years about decade ago. Dr. col
bert will renain in charge of an sur
giCal work.
Tho medical work and administrn.
ton Of the hospital VIII hc once more
In tho hands of Dr Elder Dr coli
bert enters general practice in this
ciD IN connection with his railroad
surgical work.
Or. Elder Is native Of Clarion.
Pa, and graduate Of Princeton uni
vcrsity and he West Penn Medical
college at Pittsburgh llo is mcm-
her OF the orthodox medical associu-
lions. national. state and county Or
Elder ana his family will take up
their residence at the hospital short
b.
Or Colberts accomplishment of tho
official rcing of the institution rs
greatly regretted hy the employees
there. several Of Thorn taking pains
today 60 ask that The Herald express
their deep regret az hls departure.
All spoke worry warmly of his kindness
and consideration Dr. Elder. cN-
mayor Of the city ana one of Albu-
querque's most successful practItion-
ers. win undoubtedly prove most
satisfactory incumbent of the rcspon-
sible new position.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

county, arrived last night from his
home IN Los Lunns % spend today In
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abenicio Garcia. of
412 North First street. are the par
cnts Of a fine baby boy who arrived
last night
~. b. Hammond. Of the local foros.
service district offices. who has been
confined 70 his home for several days
past with a severe cold. IL aghin able
10 be al his desk.
John Dunlop, coiored. was cited ycs-
torday to appear IN police court ,hig
Afternoon az so clock and answer go
a charge OF speeding. Dunlop drives
a parcel delivery auto.
Judge NJ. G. Mechem. who has
been sitting in the district court for
a few days during the absence %
Judge Herbert r. Reynolds returned
TO his home at Socorro tins morning.
All members ~ the Albuquerque
Poultry association are requested TO
attend a meeting To be held tomor-
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
SURVEY
Is NOW GOING ON

Tho regular hulf-yearly survey
made hy the telephone company 10
determine the effect of stray currents
upon Go conduits and cables ia now
going on. This survey was begun
Yesterday and viii likely be- finished
ny tomorrow morning.
The survey consists az reading of
the difference of potential between
TIE ground and the cOmrnuys con-
duits and cables IA an manhnlcs and
ai terminals. "A 81 made 90 deter
mine INC effect. if amy. of the cure
rents from car lines one side OF
whose circuit rs grounded, and uther
conductors, travelling home over the
leaden cable jackcta if serious olec-
trolyue action is shown stops are
taken 10 prevent n
Plant superintendent J 4. Fish ~
Ia charge VI the survey.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
. . = . . . = g . .
Bebber. optielan. ITO 3 second.

bebher, optitlan. ITO =. second,
H. h. Davis of Roswell, and D. r.
Spears o. Portales are visitors today
from the Pocos valley
4. r.. Mcdonald ana Miss jamie Me-
Donald of socorro are visiting Albu-
querque today
philip Jagels, secretary of the
chamber ul commerce ol Los Lnnas.
10 business visitor in the city today.
j. r. johnson. Santa De official
az Los Angeles, Is here today on bus
mess.
Don't forget your New Ycars
shave. Barber shops open tm IL
o'clock Now Years day.
Gustav Kahn. merchant OF san
Pedro ana brother OF =. Kahn OF
this ciiy. arrived last night 20 spend
several days visiting his brother.
@. a. N. Wilson. Of tho Occidental
Insurance company. returned this
morning from a business trip TO IA"
northern part OF the state.
Two lonesome Migrants were the
sole business of police court this
morning. They drew the usual ten
days or dollars.
J, -. COOK, advance agent for tho
Mutt and Jem show. which b. shortly
Geo appear here. is In the city arrang-
ing for the attraction
j NJ. Luna, county clork of Valencia
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
ROSARY TAKEN FROM
PRIEST RECOVERED

Tho rosary reported taken from
Rev. Fr Joseph Arthuis of the Sa-
cred Heart church Monday night. WAS
found yesterday afternoon in q corner
of the room. where the thieves hnd
thrown h after their assault on the
priest Failure 90 retain The article
lessons chances Of catching or idcu.
tffEiup tho men a Is i.If.r.H
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

egTSIs better to have resolved
and lost than never 10
have resolved al an.
u was early IN the dusky morn
OF January third.
In fac. about l'2s O ~
Mr.. vi links. Celebrant. found
the koyhole with the aid Of shoe
horn and let himself IN.
To the chandelier was hanging
q document signed "Iii links.
From the bed room came an in
dignant feminine snort
The paper read. Know all men
by these presents, that ], II. Jinks.
being Of sound mind. etc. etc, do
solemnly swear that during the
year 1914 ] win refrain from IN
dulgenle IA all intoxicating liq-
uors, etc. etc. etc.
II WAS dated January I.
"Humph!' said Mr. links
"Mush been horbic drunk when
signed thash rosoluphuni"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
The HERALD want Ad gets
the best results.

Tho LadicH Mssionnr, society of
the Central Avenue Methodist church
held q meeting Tuesday afternoon IN
tho church and elected ncwogiccrs
Tor tho coming year There was a
good attendance. Tho ladies are
planning a big work for the co,nins
year.
Our store viii h. closed New Years
Pay, Janunry 1st. o.. W Fee.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

by the man who sleeps Ia the shop
luud not 10y the illumination, as err
/ rUucuualy reported.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

Dance ~ Masonic Temple, Jan. ist
liooster orchestra. Auspices ~. Johns
Electors Aid. Tickets soc.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31

Watch parties, clock parties.
midnight revels. early mornlua
pandemenium and other things In
celebration OF the Grand and
Glorious New Year.
Fraiernal Mystic Circle meets
az 1870.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
COMBS CAFE OPENS
UNDER NEW MANAGER

The Hotel Combs cafe has been
leased 10 James White, a longtime
resident of this city, who has had "A
years experience Ia the hotel ana
restaurant business. n win be for-
maily opened tomorrow. the lonso
dating from thai date, but Mr. White
has arranged for New Years Eve
lunch 60 be- served tonight
Mr. White expects to maintain RI
high standard of service and cuisine
al the new restaurant
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
The Weather

FORECAsT--Ncw Mexico--To-
night and Thursday generally
cloudy. probably snow IN north
portion; warmer IN extreme north
east portion tonight.
ALBUQUERQUE weather for
"a hours ending az this morning
--Warmest. 80 degrees; coldess.
-; range, IL; az s, 81; northwest
winds: partly cloudy.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-12-31
ABOUT PEOPLE
YOU KNOW


~ WWOW
To sUBaCRiBEitS y
= lf you fall TO get your evening y
= paper call
. POSTAL TELEGRAPH .
= CONF NY, PHONE SO. =
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03

way the first week after the heart spe-
cialist was here amused me. Now 1t
bores me to death.
The architect was the only one who
would disagree with me, and he left
for town yesterday.
We go tomorrow. 1t Is time Manette
was in school, and the trees are begin
ming to look so mournful that l don't
like to look as them. Then the heart
specialist wants me where he can look
at me occasionally.
What a rich pudding for the special
lists every Millionaire finally becomes!
Oct. 1--we are back at home once
more, and 1t seemed very nice to get
here. l had feeling when crossed my
threshold that every chair in the room
was stretching out welcoming arms:
that the glad feeling that l had return
ed was not confined to the servants
Tompkins went up north for us. He
thought he could be of some service on
new limousine waited for us at the sta
ton.
liked the manner in which the pref
ty little nurse seemed to enjoy the lux
ury of 1t, but l liked more than that
her prior consideration of me. 1t was
not till she had seen. that was COM
Portable that she settled down in quiet
enjoyment of the ride She enjoyed it
so much that ride has become part
OF her daily program; sometimes with
me and sometimes without me. but no
matter when. or with whom she goes,
she no longer wears her Salvation Army
clothes.
kept my word. and Richards has Sc
lected her clothes with an appreciative
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03
~~~-~~-~N~N~-~-~~--~~~~--
A COMPLETE SHORT STORY

little" he said, so / should adv,s.
you to let me use an anaesthetic."
by all means" said the patient
turning quite pale.
Lafrite opened tho medicine cabinet
and without any trouble found a bot
tie labelled "chloroform." Then he
poured some on the mask that was
hanging on the door OF the cabinet
placed II in front Of the patients nose
and mouth and moment later his
victim was unconscious,
Now for the extraction" said La
frite. with a smile. and from the un
conscious mans pocket he took nrs
a pocket-b book and then a wallet
emptied them and put them back
Then he counted the contents, which
amounted to two hundred and FORTY
francs. and he did not overlook
watch and chain.
HE SAYS GOODBY.
Politely saluting the unconscious
man, he said:
Good bye. old boy. l am sure you
viii feel greatly relieved when you
wake up
And he loft.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03
The Amateur Dentist X

7 EFRITE, a young fellow OF more
than shady reputation. thanked
- the dentist who mad just hlled
his tooth
How much do l owe your he
asked. taking from his pocket a coin
OF his own make
Five frnncs." the dentist replied.
Lafrlte handed the coin 10 the dem
list who examined IT very carefully,
dropped 1t on the table and said.
That Is counterfeit"
Larrits looked painSG as well as
surprised as the dsntint handed him
back the coin
81 am sorry" he said 1T Is all the
money have with me, but I am com
ing back tomorrow for the other
nlins. will pay for the two to-
Eether"
Better not come tomorrow, my
friend" said the dentist 1T is Sun
day, and ! spend all my Sundays in
the country, with my family. so you
win ind nobody here MY train
leaves in an hour"
Thank you very much for telling
me-" said Lafrite. Then will come
on Monday Au revoir."
so ne won't be ~ tomorrow,
thought Lafrite Then ] may come
back here without being afraid OF
disturbing him"
The next day Lafrite. bunch of
skeleton keys IN his pocket. walked
mp the i've nights of stairs to the
dentists office lie rang the bell sew
eral times to make sure the apart
ments were empty. and when nobody
answered commenced hip attack on
the locks.
once inside he went through all
the rooms. examined every closet and
every drawer, without. however, ind
ing a single article Of value. and was
stin cursinE his bad luck when sud
denly ne heard the door bell ring
There was only one entrance TO the
nat. 80 he remained where he Was.
awaiting further developments
4 VISITOR.
The bell rang once more. louder
than before, and then came steps in
the hall
A moment later the door was opened
and "A gentleman, his head wrapped
in cotton. entered the room
Il beg your pardon doctor" he
eroaucd. "for disturbing you on a
sunday rang the bell twice, bat
SIS nobody answered, and the door
was no, locked. / veutured TO come
lu
"ND..u was Very wrong IS you
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03
~~~~-~S~~~~~~~N~
By MAX

regard OF what is best suited to her
color and her hair without taking any
note of the cost.
have put Manette in the public
schools. The decision was not with.
out long consideration, and many talks
with Richards | don't want the child
to become a snob, and that Is what
the private schools make a business
OF turning out. The private schools,
moreover, are a refuge for slow Drained
children, who can't keep abreast OF
those Of their age. and Mane,-e Is not
that kind.
Tompkins waits at the school gates
when school is dismissed and, rain or
shine, no matter what the weather
The journey to and from school must
be made on foot. Her little CLASSMATES
may catch glimpses of her riding
around town in a limousine with her
nurse at her side, but they will never
see it except by accident.
And her school clothes! For once
had my way. The dainty little gar
ments from Paris may be put on when
she reaches home, but she wears com
mon little cotton gowns to school like
those worn by the children Of our
butcher. I want her TO always know
that her wealth and station are mere
accidents, and that 1t Is possible to be
happy without either.
Oct. 16.-There came to me today
Diary, a letter from Sally Spencer. In
Paris, which has caused me to speno
most OF the day In reflection. She has
left decision with me. forgetting thai
no man is noble enough to decide any
question honorably In which his owr
happiness is involved.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03

ought tn know You are not supposed
to break into other peoples houses in
that way"
II know. but please don't send me
away again. | arm In great pain"
We'll. let us see what can do for
you, then" said Latrite, who was per
fectly calm. Il don't see why the
concierge did not tell you that am
supposed TO be away. or at least that
never work on Sundays"
ITO tell you the truth. did not
take the trouble to ask the concierge
As told you, am In great pain. and
as saw from your sign that your
office is on the nth floor. just walked
up hero. II ia just an extraction l
want. and It won't take you but few
minutes"
Wei. just sit down in the chair,
then"
The patient did "a he was told
opened his mouth and pointed to a
badly liberated tooth
LRfrlte shook his head
at IA going to hurt you quite
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03
HAVE patience.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
have kept company with a girl
for two years, and have confessed
my love for her | also proposed
and was accepted, after which |
asked her parents consent to
marry their daughter, which has
also been granted. | would like
10 take this girl out once or twice
week, but her parents do not
seem TO be of the kind that will
allow their daughter to go out
without them. Now, the question
is, How can get her to go OUT
have asked her several times
to go out secretly, but she has re-
fused 10 do this. ana answered
that il | get her parents consent
she VIII go to the end Sc the world
with me She is the only girl |
could ever love. She is the idol
of my heart I am a stenogra-
pher and am making $1,000 per
annum. My age is II and hers is
IS &. q. y.
Make good with her parents. and
that can be done quickest by show
ing respect for what you consider
their unreasonableness Make your
invitation include them. and devote
yourself to them Don't attempt any
secrecy. Show you are worthy OF
their confidence. and they will grad
uauy be less eNacting.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-03

many. children had been brought back
ard that many of them expelled mon
ster worms, and l am going to try one
bottle"
The mother went home, commenced
giving 1t to the children and in a few
days the thirteen year-old girl ex-
PEELED number of stomach worms
The child was being eaten alive. No
wonder she was delicate. She COM
menced to improve right away. The
other children did not expel any worms
as the mother knew OF. but the weak
kidney trouble they had. especially at
night, has disappeared and there is no
more bed wetting at that home The
chi dren all eat well, sleep fine, and
they are getting as red and rosy as