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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22
A Dissenting Voice.
sier Banner, Benton, La.

Editor Bossier Banner, Benton, La.
Dear Sir and Friend: / wish to ask
for space in your valuable columns for
the first time since becoming citizen of
Bossier Parish, now about twenty-seven
years ago.
1t has always been my impression that
the position of toll collector at the east
end of the Shreveport and Bossier Par
ish bridge across Red River was re-
served for Confederate veterans of Bos-
sier Parish, for the term of one year
each, as elected by our Police Jury.
Now, see in your last issue where a
number of Bossier citizens applied for
the above mentioned position, and, to
my personal knowledge, some of them
were cripples and have seen many sum-
mers. Does it not look reasonable, past
custom taken into account, that some of
them were entitled to the position?
| have heard several express wonder
as to why Shreveport must furnish toll
collectors for our parish.
AS to the gentleman to whom the place
was given, no one can speak against
him. We nearly all know him and
know that he is agreeable and courteous
to all. We also know that he held a
public position for some time while a
citizen OF our parish. But, in all fair
ness, | would like to know from some
one what claim Shreveport has on our
parish. Shreveport is not so charitable
and obliging as to offer public positions
to Bossierites. There must be bug
under the chip somewhere.
1t has often been said in my hearing
that Shreveport controlled some of our
officials and | as citizen have always
tried to deny it. But, alas! what strange
bedfellows politics makes. Yours truly,
A BossIER CITIZEN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22

of the Setting Sun will be crowned
with Il group expressing western civ.
iliZation. its main theme Il prairie
schooner. with indianS ana Spanish
French. German ami English pxporerD
supporting the central figure.
Passing beneath either of the two
great arches one will come reSppttiva-
~ INTO the great West court. the Court
of the Four Seasons designed by Hem
ry Bacon. designer ~ the wonderful
lincoln memorial to he buiit lit WASH
ington In honor Of Abraham Lincoln.
or to the great east court. the Court Of
Festivals. designed by Louis & Nun.
gartlt. architect of the Fisheries build
ing AT Chicago In these courts will
be seen monumental expressions OF
architecture aud sculpture The sculp-
ture upon an exalted scale will tell
the story of the Panama canal and Of
the high idenls with which America
has pursued this greatest OF the works
of history
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22

FIGURE OF ARAB FALcoNER FOR GROUP
NATIONS OF THE EAST. PANAMA-PA-
CIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, SAN
FRANCISCO. 1915
designed by Jules Guerin. the famous
artist, who thus describes the effect of
the work he is directing: Imagine
gigantic Persian rug spread down upon
the shores Of San Francisco bay, with
brilliant colors here and there, hut
melting in soft, glorious tones. and you
will have an idea of what the Panama
Pacific International Exposition will
look like if viewed from distance. as
from the Sausalito heights across the
Golden Gate"
The Exposition buildings will be di-
vided into three huge groups. and
when completed the Exposition city
will present marvellous picture.
Eight Of the palaces III the central
group will form parts OF Il great rec
tangle. Four of the buildings will face
the bay and four face south upon
wonderful south garden. The four
buildings facing upon the bay are the
Palaces Of Mines. transportation Ag
rirt!iture and Food Products The four
faring south are the Palaces of Varied
Industries Manufactures Liberal Arts
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22

A the United States has invited
"a the world to an international
"a festivity. an international pro-
Vim gram will be part of the Pana-
ma-facific International Exposition.
Sporting events of all kinds will be
prominent. The crack cavalry and in
fantry Of the United States and Eu-
rope will participate in wall scaling
contests, remount demonstrations and
competitive drills of all kinds. Garry
ing out this theme upon larger scale,
battleships in the harbor and aero
planes launched from hangers on the
Exposition grounds will contend in
mimic warfare. There are assured at
the Exposition some wonderfully in
teresting aeroplane demonstra tons.
The principal aeroplane manufacturers
of England. Germany. Russia, Italy
and Switzerland will compete with
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22
To Eliminate Cotton as 1918 Crop.

On Wednesday of last week meeting
of the cotton planters of Ward One was
held at Taylortown and it is said as a
result that ward went solid for "no cot
ton during 1915"
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. J. H. Mercer. Mr.. W. H. Hodges,
ir., was elected Chairman and Mr.. H. L.
Skannal named as Secretary.
The subject of the call that resulted
in this meeting was freely discussed, a
number of planters present, represent
ing large acreage, giving as their
opinion that, in the face of present
prices, resulting in overproduction, etc.,
it would be wise to abandon cotton as
one of our staple crops next season.
Before the meeting adjourned the fol-
lowing pledge was signed by those pres
ent-shown below:
"I hereby pledge and promise that l
will not plant any cotton during the
wear 1915, nor will assist any one else
to plant any during that year, provided
such action is generally agreed to
throughout the cotton growing states.
"Believing this to be an opportune
time and method for the eradication OF
the boil weevil, hereby authorize my
name to be signed to a petition to the
Legislature asking for legis alton which
will prevent the planting of cotton in
1915"
A. Curtis, $500 acres.
VII. C C. B. Hodges, 1900 acres.
P. NJ. McClanahan, 50 acres.
.Thos. Caplis, 1000 acres.
A. F. McDade, 20CC acres.
B. B. Bledsoe, 100 acres.
J. H. Mcdowell, 800 acres.
w. A. Caplis, 1000 acres.
T. D. Cornell, 1900 acres.
J. D. Cahill, - acres.
NJ. C. Bledsoe, 200 acres.
J. w. Houston, 100 acres.
J. M Wilson, - acres.
L. C. Gulley, 200 acres.
w. c. Horton, 400 acres.
Tom Hickman, 300 acres.
A. B. Childers and F. w. Childers
150 acres.
II. N. Cornell, 500 acres.
F. D. Gully, 40 acres.
R. B. Cllilders, $50 acres.
J. e. Childers, t50 acres.
A J. Hall, 800 acres.
d. G. Eiston, 400 acres.
Joe Capiis and Thos. Caplis, IT,, -
acres.
NJ. A. McDade, 200 acres.
.. ]. McAnn, $50 acres.
r. e. McDade, 800 acres.
J. T. McDade, 1900 acres.
Homer Coiquitr, 200 acres.
Z. S. d rich, 2C0 acres.
J. H. and J, l.. Mercer, 1000 acres.
f. E. Walker. - acres.
II. L. Skannal, 1900 acres.
It. w. Bledsoe. 1000 acres.
J. S. Overcash, $50 acres.
Coiored signers were: C. H. Mont
gomery, Frank D;ckey, Henry Jefferson
E. L. Maxey, S. Bryant, Glib Jackso
and Spencer Minis.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-10-22
~ UST inside the Golden Gate a

- UST inside the Golden Gate a
vast army OF wOrkmen is rush
a ing to completion the huge tx
hhit palaces OF America : rama
MA canal celebration. the Panama Pa
citir International Exposition III San
Francisco in 1913 Many of the most
celebrated architects, sculptnrs and
artists in the United States co.operated
in the design of the marvellous EXPOSE
ton city upon the shores OF San Fran
cisco bay. AS an inspiration they had
before them the greatest engineering
work in the history of the world-the
Panama canaI-and in the completion
of the canal they saw the final result
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

American marine officers ashore in
uniform attract much attention. but
so far there has been no unpleasant
manifestations.
Smallpox. Fever, Spreading.
Sanitary conditions In Tampico are
deplorable. The streets are in foul
condition and no water is available
except that drawn from wells within
the city. Many Of the wells have
been contaminated and even this sup.
ply is rapidly becoming exhausted,
with no prospect Of resumption Of op-
erations at the water works plans,
which was disabled by the rebels. who
will resist any attempt to make re-
pairs.
Smallpox and fever are spreading.
Several cases classed in the hospitals
as "pecunious fever" are said to bear
striking resemblance to yellow fever.
With the approach Of hot weather
epidemics are feared.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
WARSH|PS At TAMP|c0
CLEARED FOR ACTION
ADMIRAL MAYO PREPARES TO
PROTECT AMERICANS AT
THAT PORT.

TAMPIco, April 23.-(via Calves
ton. Ut is known that Admiral Ma
30 had made all preparations for pro-
tecting Americans ashore but details
were withheld because the admiral
wished to avoid creating unnecessary
alarm.
The first hint of Intervention 1t was
feared might precipitate an attack on
Americans and IL an outbreak should
occur the Imperial hotel. which Is I'LL
ed with Americans likely would be
the center of attack. The hotel, how
ever, easily could be made defensible.
II is near the river and readily acces-
sible to landing parties Of marines
from the Des Moines. the Chester and
the Dolphin. The Chester and Dol
phin are cleared for action.
Rebels Active I'm Vicinity.
Rebels were reported to have re-
entered Dona Celia and Arbol, where
they advised all residents to remove
10 Tampico.
II is believed the attack on Tam
pico might be renewed with arrival
of constitutionalists reported near
The federais continued strengthen
ang the ci,y's Notifications. There
was a fight eight miles west of the
city. from which the federals retired,
bringing few wounded soldiers here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

in their power in the port of Vera
Cruz, and to formulate before the con-
stitntionalist government, which rep
resent as constitutionalist governor OF
the State of Coahuila and first chief
of the constitutional army. the de-
mand on the part of the United States
for the acts which originated at the
port Of Tampico. in the security that
the demand will be considered in a
spirit Of elevated justice and concilia-
ton
'The constitutionalist governor of
the state of Coahuila and first chief
OF the constitutionalist army.
"v. CARRANZA."
Bryan's Note Given Out.
The letter from Carranza was In
spired by the following to him from
Secretary Bryan:
THE president does not desire any
resolution that could be construed
as authorizing him to engage in war;
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

acter of General Victoriano Huerta,
as concerning the relations of Mexico
with the United States as well as with
Argentine Republic, Chile, Brazil and
Cuba, had been clearly established
with justifiable attitude of these ma
tions, who have refused to recognize
the usurper, in this way lending VAL
liable moral support to the noble cause
I represent.
Right Of Demand Denied.
1.-THE usurped title Of the president
of the republic cannot invest General
Huerta with the right to receive de-
mand for reparation on the part of
the United States nor the right to
grant a satisfaction as due.
"victoriano Huerta is culprit who
is amenable to the constitutionalist
der the abnormal circumstances Of our
nation. which represents the national
sovereignty in accord with article 1913
Of the political constitution Of Mexico.
The illegal acts committed by the
usurper Huerta and his partisans and
those which they may yet perpetrate,
be they of an international character,
as those which recently occurred at
the port Of Tampico, or OF domestic
character, shall be tried and punished
with inflexibility and promptness by
the tribunals Of the constitutionalist
government.
"The individual acts of Victoriano
Huerta never will be sufficient to in
volve the Mexican nation in a disas-
trous war with the United States, be-
cause there is no solidity whatsoever
between the so-called government .of
Victoriano Huerta and the Mexican
nation, for the fundamental reason
that he is not the legitimate organ oi
our national sovereignty.
Vera Cruz Invasion "violatiOn."
Moreover the invasion Of our ter
ritory and the permanency OF your
forces in the port Of Vera Cruz are a
our existence as a free and independ-
ent sovereignty, and will drag us into
an unequal war with our dignity, but
which until today we desired to
avoid.
'In the face OF the real situation
through Mexico's travesty. weak. more
so than ever, and, compared with the
bloody strife. and compared with
the formidable power of the Ameri-
can nation, in considering the acts
committed to the dignity and inde-
pendence Of Mexico. and contrary to
your reiterated declarations OF not de-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

string to sever the state Of peace and
friendship with the Mexican nation
and in contradiction also with the
resolution of the American senate
which has just declared that the Unit
ed States does not assume hostility
against the Mexican people; neither
do they propose to levy war against
1t, considering also that the hostile
acts already accomplished exceed
those exacted by equity. for the de-
sired end, which may be considered
ds satisfied.
1T not being. on the other part.
the usurper, who, in all cases. should
have the right to constitute repara-
ton. / interpret the sentiment Of a
great majority of the Mexican people
which is SO jealous Of its rights. and
respectful Of foreign rights, I invite
you solely to suspend the hostile acts
already initiated. ordering your forces
to evacuate all places which they hold
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

all he asks and all that will be given
Is resolution declaring that he Is
justified in using the armed forces to
compel redress of specific indignity
He has been careful to distinguish be-
tween General Huerta and his sup.
porters on the one side. and the rest
Of the Mexican people on the other
side. He has reiterated his friendship
for the Mexican people and his desire
to help them establish a constitutional
government. The taking of the cus-
tom-house at Vera Cruz was made
necessary by Huerta's refusal to make
proper reparation for the arrest OF the
American sailors.
THE constitutionalists are reported
In the newspapers as standing aloof
from the controversy. This is a very
proper attitude. and we hope that
they will not misunderstood the pres
ident's position or misconstrue his
acts"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
IN The SPRING you
NEED MEDICINE

Your close confinement indoors and
heavy living during the winter, and
the torpid condition Of your system
brought about by cold weather, have
made your blood impure and weak.
so that now eruptions appear on your
face and body. you lack Vitality,
strength and animation. your appetite
Is poor. you have that tired feeling.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 1t makes the rich red blood
that you must have to feel well, look
WELL eat and sleep well. Get It today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
Hotel Men Reach plymouth.

PLYMOUTH. England. April ga
Two hundred members Of the Ameri-
can Hotel Mems Mutual Benefit Asso-
citation were expected to arrive here
today on board the steamship George
washington which sailed from New
York on April 16. The American ho-
tel men will make forty-eig day
tour of Europe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
Look to Your Plumbing.

You know what happens in house.
In which the plumbing Ia in poor con-
dition--everybody in the house is IL
able to contract typhoid or some 9TH.
er fever. The digestive organs per.
form the same functions in the hu-
man body as the plumbing does for
the house. and they should be kept
In first class condition all the time.
II you have any trouble with your d.
gestion take Chamberlain's Tablets
and you are certain to get quick re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
Neu, Silk Jersey Top
Pettic0ats


With Messaine flounce. The kind that fit
smoothest and wear longest ---.- $4.75
Colors, black, navy, Copenhagen and kings
blue, tan, brown, Kelly green, tango, cerise and
wisteria.
WOMEN'S SILK UNDERWEAR
Niagara Maid silk union suits, both plain and
embroidered with either tight or knickerbocker
knee ---.-.--..-.----. 1915 to $500
Niagara Maid" boomers, white or flesh col
or, pair .--..------... pow
Niagara Maid" vests, white or flesh, the
garment -.-----...---.-.-.-..----. $Z.OO to $500
THE VERY LATEST FADS IN ART
NEEDLEWORK
ARE TO BE FOUND IN OUR POPULAR
ART DEPARTMENT., on the second floor.
When you are in the store tomorrow make it
point to see them. You are sure to be enthusi
astic about the new Bungalow Lunch Sets to be
embroidered in shades Of delft blue
Another fad YOU will take up sooner or later
and you might as well make it sooner and start
something in your neighborhood is the new en-
broidery on filet net with chenille
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23

ACt Uy Hutrtd 1EHOIcu.
"And the Mexican nation, the real
people of Mexico, have not recognized
as it's executive man who had pre-
tended to launch blemish on its ma
tional integrity, drowning in blood its
free institutions, consequently the
acts Of the usurper Huerta and his
accomplices do not signify legitimate
acts of sovereignty. they do not con-
stitute real public functions of inter-
or and exterior relations and much
less do they represent the sentiments
of the Mexican nation. which are Of
co-fraternity towards the American
people.
"The lack OF representative char
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
CARRANZA TAKES ATTITUDE
OF HOSTILITY TO U.
Act by Huerta ignored.

(Continued from page one.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-04-23
We are offering extraordinary values
in our Women's Suits at $500

There styles and materials that you would only expect find
$500 garments Notwithstanding the extremely reasonable
price, nothing construction material has been snte Every
thing high grade Standard from the very best silk lining
to the buttons.
There black and white checks and leather shades soft
of the popular and several different shades
of blue The jackets semiaored and fancy effects having
both kmona setn sleeves The skirts important
of the suits this being made with single and double
skirts and ruffe effects Come and let show you these
suits with the expectation of seeing unusual showing price
quoted, $25. 90.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-22
MAY SLAUGHTER

The Silver State gives the fol-
lowing history of May Slaughter,
who dug out of the Winnemucca
Jail, the other night:
May Slaughter first gained coun-
ty.wide notoriety in the summer of
1908 at which time she and her
reputed husband, Ed Slaughter,
were conducting Il laundry at
Tiptop, a mining camp in the
southern part Ct the county. On
June II a miner and rounder NAM
ed "Tex" Cockrell shot and killed
Nj. +. Jacoby in the oman's bed
room. At the preliminary exami-
nation held Def ,re Judge Robins a
few days later, the Slaughter wo-
man was the principal witness and
on her testim ony CockreIl was
turned loose. She next appeared
in the spotlight at the time the
Outlets were murdered at Inlay
three or four years'ago. At that
time she vas conducting a saloon
directly opposite the one run by
the murdered couple. The ;oung
brother of the murdered woman
has always maintained that there
we're three men in the house that
night, but only two could be ac-
counted for, AM it is believed by
many that May Slaughter was the
third man dressed in mems cloth
ing.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-22
FURS FROM SHEEP INDUSTRY

Paul McCombs, Of Oakland, Cali
f%ornia, who is in Salt Lake in thu
interest of a plan to produce excel
lent fur sheep by crossing Ameri-
can breeds with KaTa.Kul sheep
from Asia, announced that he aud
the originator of the plan, l.. NJ.
Crawford of Topeka, Kan, intend
to organize a Utah company for
the production here of these cross.
bred sheep. He says that he has
interested several local men, all
being wool growers.
kBy crossing the Asiatic and Rus
sian sheep with American sheep,
Mr.. McCombs and Mr.. Crawford cx-
poets to be able to produce sheep
that will have fur coats similar
to that OF the valuable Persian
lambs. As,rakhan and Krimmer
furs, worth from So to $40 a pelt.
They say that these furs can be
produced in the United States as
in Russia where most Of the sheep
are now grown. Mr.. McCombs
says that on Mr.. Crawford's ranch
near Cottonwood Falls, Kansas,
breeding and raising of the sheep
has already advanced past an en-
perimcntal stage. lie says that
they have sheep in Kansas brought
from Bokhaia, Russia in 1909, part
of which they expect to transfer TO
this western country. lie says that
the crossed sheep will produce
lambs that entail no loss ever
when they die because If the value
of their pelts.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-22
SHOWS LOvELOCEERS
THUNDERSTORM" SAMPLES

E. A. Wolswick, who is one of
the wners of the "Wonderstone"
property which is located near Iron
Point was in Lovelock this week.
He had with him a number of
piece of this wonderful stone which
were shown in all stages of the
finishing process, says the Lovelock
Review Miner.
Those who have seer the sample
pieces of polished wonderstone arc
enthusiastic Gver its great value
for interior finish of public build
ings Or fine residences.
Many Of the pieces show a pre-
dominance of brown and yellow
tones, while in others the gray is
the strongest. When polished the
pattern resembles closely a slice of
petrified wood with its series of
rings within rings.
The stone takes a higher polish
than marble, but it is easier to
work and yet fully as strong.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-22
7. B. HOME AGAIN

Welcome to Teddy. II hes been
a long and dreary absence, but re.
lief is ut hand. He comes, with a
newly discovered rive; in one hand,
the sword of Armageddon in the
other hand and a collection Of
hoils elsewhere. Hitherto we
have had his own word for the
bns been the twentieth century en-
bodiment of Lincoln ard jackson
Now he is also the rcincarnation of
Job. Our country and the uni.
verse. which have been sadly out
Of gear during hisssvoluntarily exile
Brazilian jungles, will again be
set right. We shall soon know all
abuut the poltroonery of repeating
tolls exemption, tho eternal dis.
grace Of paying S25,000,0 600 of
"blackmail" to Columbia und the
shameful futility of our efforts to
the Mexican unpleasantness
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-05-22
The DAILY INDEPENDENT
Entered ut the ElKo postoniee FOR transmission
through the mails as second-elass matter
MARK TWAINS WAR PRAYER

DR.. Henry Neumann, in an ad-
dress at the Brooklyn academy of
music Sunday, quoted from an un-
published article of Mark Twain on
the subject Of war. He said:
"a few years before his death,
Mark Twain wrote an article en-
titled the war Prayer 1t de-
scribes how a regiment gathers in a
church before it departs for the
war and prays for victory. AS the
prayer concludes a white robed
stranger enters the church and
says: 81 have been sent by the
Almighty 20 tell you that he will
grant your petition if you still de-
sire it after l have explained to you
its full import. You are asking
for more than you seem to be
aware Of. Yc3 have PRAYED aloud
for victory, owe your foes, but
listen nov to the ~unspoken portion
of your prayer and ask yourselves
if this is what you DESIRE"
"Then the stranger speaks aloud
these implications of their words:
u, Lord help us to tear the soldiers
of the foe to bloody shreds with
u shells; help US to cover their
smiling fields with the pale ferns
of their patriotic dead; help us to
lay waste their humble home with
q hurricane Of fire; help us to wiring
the hearts of their unoffending
wido US with unsvaiiing grief.
Blast their hopes, blight their lives.
water their way with tears.
MARK Twain never published
this article. His friends told him
it would be regarded as a sacrilege.
Is it really sacrilege to say that
men cannot pray for victory in war
without asking for these inevitable
implications of their petition? What
would it mean if we remembered
this when the war spirit is abroad.
New York Evening Post.