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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
U. 5. GUARD TO HALT ALIENS
Hundreds Of orlentals Are Being
Taken Over Borders.

Washington. Jan. 6.--Positive recon-
mendatlons win be made by the bu-
reau of immigration for the further
restriction of certain kinds OF oriental
immigration. Anthony Caminetti
commissioner general of immigration,
returned To Washington from the Pa
cific coast.
Mr.. Caminetti said hundreds Of Hin.
dus are being Struggled over the Cana
dian and Mexican borders. He prob
ably will recommend that an extensive
patrol force be established on the
northern border from the Cascade
mountains to the ocean and on the
southern border from Arizona to the
sea to prevent the smuggling OF immi-
grants and opium.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
SHIP GOES THROUGH CANAL.
First Steamer Uses Waterway Be
tween the Two Oceans.

Panama, Jan. 9.-The first vessel to
go through the Panama canal under
its own steam made the trip yester.
day 1t was the crane boat Alexander
Layalley, which was brought from the
Atlantic entrance to Culebra cut early
in December and has been working at
Culebra since. II was taken through
the Pedro Miguel and Mirafores locks
to the Pacific entrance. thus making
the first trans-isthmian voyage. The
Alexander Layalley is an old French
ship equipped with three cranes. 1t
has a single screw and tonnage OF
200.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
cannon,s a shoots sac.

Danvine. m. IAN. 9.-OrvilIe w.
Cannon. known more Familiarity as
Dick" to the friends OF his uncle,
former Speaker JosefA G. Cannon.
shot himself al his residence here.
His wound is not serious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
FORBIDDEN TO WE'D; KILLS TWO
New York Youth Shoots Girl and Then
Himself

New York. Jan 9.--Jac Peterson.
Jr.. and Miss Rose A Smith. neither
of them yet twenty years old. whose
love AFFAIR came to sudden end on
New Years day when the girls father
forbade the boy the house. went to
the Hotel Belmore and there some
time In the night died in each others
arms. the girl shot by the boy, who
then fired his pistol against his own
temple. The couple lay on the floor.
They were fully dressed The girl
was shot through the left eye, the boy
through the right temple. His right
hand still clutched revolver
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Rntn.,srs pian itnlnn.

Milwaukee Initial steps were TAX
en- at the annual meeting OF the Mil
waukee Retail Marketmen's associa.
ton TO amend the constitution and
bylaws so as 10 permit Of a union
OF the various similar organizations
In the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
DEATH's REVEAL DOUBLE LIFE.
Wife of Man Slain by "other Woman"
Identifies His Body.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 9--In To-
cal morgue Mrs. W. NJ Melton found
the body of her husband. lawyer.
whose absences from home she had
regarded as business trips. while. &C
eording to the police theory Melton
had been shot by Mrs, Mary Graves
Cox. who had just learned that Mel
ton was married The police found The
bodies Of Melton Mrs. Cox and her
tweiveyear-old daughter Florence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Carried Millions: None KILLED.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Jan. SIT was re-
ported here on Tuesday that not sin
gle passenger out Of 111.000.000 car
ried by the Pennsylvania railroad
in 1913 was killed in a train &C
cident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Third smalInox Death.

Washington, Jan, 9.-The third
death from smallpox contracted on the
battleship Ohio was reported from
Charleston. 5. c. Rae Harry Aeker.
man. a coal passer. from Hague, y. y.
died from the disease
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
.Iaokn cndahx hsld in Ian

Kansas City. Mo- Jan g. jack
Cudahy, son OF the Chicago packer.
spent part of the day in Jail After his
name in the police hook appeared
drunk and disturbed the peace" His
friends got him out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14

Washington. Jan Judge George
Holt OF the Southern district of New
York resigned to inter private prac.
tice. He asked th7t il take effect Jan.
uary Is. Judge Holt was appointed by
President Roosevelt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Howard Harter Released FrortIail

Laporte. Jan. Howard Harter,
of Akron. whose entertainments
wrecked the bank of his town. and
spent the funds In reckless speculation
in Chicago, was paroled from Michi-
gan City prison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
LewIs Ex.EmpleYe Indleted

Washington, Jan. 7.-Sidr " Moul.
fhrop. former private secretary to
Senator James Hamilton Lewis. was
indieeed on the charge Of forging the
senator's name 10 q check for $40
and pawping lewelry inussted to him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Ship Aflrs al Sea savsa-

brunswick. Ga. Jan. 9.--The steam,
er Rio Grande put into port here.
While fighting mountainous waves the
main afterdeck caught fire Captain
Gabbell beached her and seamen put
out the blaze
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Forest Committee Meets Feb. 5.

Madison. Senator H. 4. Huber OF
Stoughton announced that the next
meeting of the legislative committee
that is investigating the state fores-
try reserve project viii be held at
Eagle River. Feb 3,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
-Four Die in rhea,sr Panic

San JLan. Porto Rico. Jan. S.-Four
children we're trampled to death and
is others we're seriously injured in a
panic at tie Municipal theater here
A crowd had gathered to attend the
celebration of "dal Of the three kings"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14

Mobile. Ala. Jan. She CONNER.
cial Bank 6 Trust eomuany at
Brook Haven, Miss, has closed its
doors The bank borrowed S1S0,00 to
lend to help the people fight the boil
weevil.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
carneule sends cheek for 5000.

Rockford, H., Jan President
Julia CULVER Of Rockford college re,
celyed $500 from Andrew Ca-negi>,
which is the latter's gift toward 5000
GOO which has been raised rs an en-
dowment fund for the college.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Has Read Its Slams Arioht.

One by one the roses fall in the
bull moose garden. Mr.. Prendesast,
who fought at Armageddon, has an
nounced his retirement He SAYS a
third party is mot wanted and wa
guess he is about right.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Reaehey Divorced bx WIZ.

San Francisco. Jan. 9-Mrs May
Beachey was granted divorce from
Lincoln BeacEey aviator. Mrs
Beachey obtained her decree on
grounds of desertion and mental
cruelty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Died Young.

viii the American Association for
the Study of Infant Mortality. in SEES
sion at Washington, take up the pa
thetic case of the young Bull Moose
party Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Is Following, underNood.s rr,l,

Gadsden. Ala, Jan. Because Os.
car Underwood win not meet him in
debate. Captain Hohson will follow
him through North Alabama. The
two are candidates for the United
States senate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Aceumulatino Ammuni,lon

The Munsey Trust company has alb
sorbed another bank. II viii need il
If Frank proposes to stand again at
ageddon.-FIorida Times-Union. /
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Toe Early to s.su.

The Democratic congress has indeed
made history But whether good or tll
must be determined later 1t is a bit
early TO brag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
one peaa /, So slaet.

New Orleans. Jan Frank oster-
man. chief stewa.i. was killed and
several others were injured seriously
by an explosion aboard the German
tank steamer &c stermunde, bound
from Baton Rouge Tor Tampicc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Ferms- Head cf RAILWAY ples.

Kansas city, Jan. S.--Bernard Cor
riEan. former president OF the Metro
politaR Street Railway company. died
at his home OF heart disease. He was
sixty-seveD years Old. He was q
brother OF Ed Corrigan. horse owner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14

Wichita. kan, Jan S.--Attorney
General Dawson on Tuesday filed an
custer suit against the mayor of Well
ington. Kan. charging him with
soliciting brides and immoral
activity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Fires Cause sia Loss.

Madison One hundred and forty
eight fires in Wisconsin caused loss
Of S47S. $50. according TO the monthly
report Of State Fire Marshal Glen p.
Host.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
Il Doesn't Try.

The Democratic administration
seems unable to apply ats high cost of
living remedies to the expense of run
ming the goyernment,-Wall Street
Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14
State Falr In Milwaukee.

Milwsukse. Milwaukee is TO have a
state lair as usual this year, 1t win
be or the same scale as former years,
1t is said
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14

an aboard the band wagon that IS
aaded away from Armageddon,- New
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-01-14

John B. oensmore, the new solicitor
Of the United States department Of
labor, who has been in Calumet. Mich.
as the governments representative in
the effort to end the copper mine
strike by mediation. Mr.. Densmore,
who was born in Iowa and educated
in Indiana, is thrty-six years old.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Partition Sale.

T. R. Tomlinson versus Maude H; Dooley ct al.
No. 605S. In Second District Court Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
10y virtue of an order and commission
ID for sale, issued in the above entitled
case, and to me directed, authorizing
and requiring me to sell for purpose OF
partition between plaintiff and defend
ants, the herein described land, owned in
indivision by them, will on Saturday,
September II, 1914, at the front door OF
the Court House, in the town of Benton,
La, within the legal hours prescribed by
law, proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, the follow
ing described land, together with all i'm
provements thereon, to-wit:
The northwest quarter OF northeast
quarter, west half of southwest quarter
of northeast quarter, west half of north
west quarter of southeast quarter, south
east quarter of northwest quarter and
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section l, township II, range II, and
the northeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter and southeast quarter of southeast
quarter of section rs, northeast quarter
of northeast quarter of section 35, west
half, west half of southeast quarter and
southeast quarter of southeast quarter
of section Sc and one-half interest in the
northwest quarter of section So, town
ship Is, range II, situated in Bossier
Parish, Louisiana, and containing, in all
$40 acres, more or less.
Said sale to be made to effect a par
tition between the co-owners of said
property.
Terms of Sale-For cash, if the ap-
praisement or two-thirds thereof be bid,
else on credit of twelve months, ac-
cording to law. ]. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
Benton, La, August 6, 1914. sep 10
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20

Dds, plans and specifications are
II hereby invited for furnishing the
materials and constructing Parish Jail
in the town of Benton, La, the same
to afford such sanitary conveniences
throughout as will be in keeping with
the rulings of the State Board of Health,
and ample in its dimensions to accom-
modate forty inmates. The bids to stip-
ulate with and without the use of such
materials now in the old Jail as can be
used in the construction of the new one.
The bids are to be opened at noon on
the 1st day OF September, 1914, at the
Court House, in Benton, La, on which
day the contract will be let.
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved. Address all bids to the CLERK
of the Police Jury, Benton, La, and in
dorse across the sealing, "Bid on Parish
Jail" j. C. LOGAN.
President Bossier Parish Police Jury
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Sherif,s Sale.
Napoleon B. Murff VS.. w. A. Jones. No. GOA. Il
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou

Napoleon B. Murfr VS.. w. A. Jones. No: 6044 In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, 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, August ~,
1914, the following described property,
to-wit:
The southwest quarter of southeast
quarter of section s, west half and west
half of southeast quarter of section Is,
and that part of the northeast quarter of
section Is lying west of the Gregg's
landing road, west half Of northwest
quarter and south half of section II,
north half of northeast quarter, south
east quarter of northeast quarter, north
half of southeast quarter and southwest
quarter OF southeast quarter of section
10, south half of northwest quarter,
southwest quarter of northeast quarter,
east half of northeast quarter, northeast
quarter of southwest quarter and south
east quarter of section 10, southwest
quarter of northwest quarter OF section
20, west half of northwest quarter, north
half of southeast quarter and northeast
quarter of section 81 and northwest
quarter of northeast quarter of section
80, all in township II, north of range ii
west, Louisiana meridian. Also, the
west half of east half, and southeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section
q, township II, north of range IL west,
Louisiana meridian, containing in all
2t26 acres, more'or less, with improve
ments thereon and the appurtenances
thereto belonging, except the family
graveyard, which was reserved in said
sale.
Terms of Sale-For cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of S10,417.41, with Z per
cent interest thereon, payable annually,
as follows: For cash to pay and satisfy
note due November 80, 1913, with I per
cent interest from November so, 1912,
less the credit of SS29.21, of date jan
uary 20, 1914, and on terms of credit to
meet the other notes and interest as they
| fall due, as shown and described in
plaintiffs petition, with recognition OF
petitioners Vendors lien and privilege,
and all costs of suit, including 10 per
cent on said sums and interest as attor-
ney's fees. J. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, July 16, 1914. aug 20 :
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20

An Ordinance,

Whereas, in pursuance to an ordi-
nance of the Board of School Directors
OF Bossier Parish ordering an election to
be held in School District No. Z for the
purpose of taking the sense of the quail
flied voters and taxpayers of said School
District No. 7 on the question OF voting
a special tax of 3 mills on the dollar Of
the assessed valuation of all property
situated in said District No. Z, to be
used for the purpose of enlarging the
Haughton school building and for other
school purposes, said tax to be first coll
lected in the year 1914 and to expire with
the present special tax of mills, the
number Of votes cast and the amount of
property voted both being a majority
over votes and property east against
said tax, therefore,
Be it ordained by the Board of School
Directors of Bossier Parish, That a s.
mill tax be and the same is hereby as
sessed on all property subject to taxation
in School District No. Z, said tax to be
first collected in the year 1914 and to
end with the year 1915.
NV. SENTELL,
President Bossier Parish School Board.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
An Ordinance

Levying a special 61s-mill tax in Road
District No. 1, as created in the
Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, for the
year 1914.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in
regular session convened, That special
tax of 61s mills on the dollar of the
assessed valuation of all property in
Road District No. be and the same is
hereby levied on the aforementioned
property for the year 1914 for the pur-
pose of paying portion, or pro rata,
Of the bonded Indebtedness, with the
interest thereon for one year, at the rate
of 5 per cent per annum, which bonds
were voted at a special election held in
said district on July IA, 1918, and in ac-
cordance with an ordinance passed by
the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier
mourning such Indebtedness; and that
the Assessor Of the Parish of Bossier is
hereby ordered to extend the said 3d.
mill tax against all property located and
assessable in Road District No. 1, Bos-
sier Parish, Louisiana, for the year 1914.
J. G. LOGAN,
=. President Police Jury, Bcssier Parish.
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Homestead Entry No. O:s,DS6.
Proof to be made under law of June 6, 1912

Homestead Entry No. O:s,3S6.
Proof to be made under law of June 6, 1912
Department of the INTERIOR
u. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
July 10, 1914
NOTICE is hereby given that James
~ L. Holman, of Plain Dealing, La,
who, on July Is, 1910, made Homestead
Entry No. 03,986 (Nat. Oh, 375) for the
southeast quarter Of northwest quarter,
southwest quarter of northeast quarter,
northwest quarter of southeast quarter
and northeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter Of section Ii, township % north,
range II west, Louisiana Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk of
the District Court, at Benton, La, on
the Gath day Of August, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses: G. w.
May, B. E. Zachary, j. D. Wilson and
J. S. Dodson, all Of Plain Dealing, La,
r. F. D. No. 2.
JOHN F. NUTTALL, Register.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
TRAGIC LAUGHTER.
Vibration and Nitroglycerin Form a
Perilous Combination.

Vibration and Nitroglycerin Form a
Perilous Combination.
An accident, said to be the most exs
traordinary on record. occurred at
some oil fields in the Baku district of
Russia. on the borders of the Caspian
sea- One Of the big "eusher" oil wells
became choked. and. with a view OF
blowing 1t clear. a number OF iron
drums full of nitroglycerin Were
brought down by rail from Derbend
and deposited overnight in Il large shed
which was used by the men rs sort of
canteens
The steward Of this establishment. a
Greek named Darios, opened enc Of the
drums for some reason best known to
himself and decanted il small quantity
of the dangerous liquid into Il long
thin glass used for mixing vodka This
he placed on a shelf behind the bar
Shortly afterward there entered Il
workman named Borkovitch, who was
famous for the boisterous hilarity OF
his manner and especially for his loud
resonant laughter
The sight Of nitroslycerin in a vodka
tumbIer so excited his visibility that he
gave vent to n series of stentOrian guf
flaws. This set the half filed glass
ringing" and the treacherous con
tents Immediately exploded.
The conclusion sufficed. in its turn. t.
explode the rest of the stuff in the
drums entirely demoi'Shing the shed
and killing five persons, all who wert
in it at the time. The barman escaped
through having gone down into. the eel
lar just previously. whence he distinct
ly heard the laughter, followed by tht
musical ringing" of the thin tumble
and the two explosions.-PearSon
Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

After the many excellent talents which have
come to us from Whitw3rth College during the
past ten years, | feel impeed 10 write you Of
their superior stnden;ship and splendid prepar-
alton, no. only Technically but musicaly, which
has been on g. par with the hest schools Of this
country. ! congratulate You upon your splendid
music department. and its high standard; in each
case studen S from Whitworth College have been
able to take their places in the trent rank. Is is
always my pleasure TO indorse Whtworth Col
lege. Faithfully yours, RERTgA RaJTR
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Minuteness OF Molecules.

Molecules are SO minute that there
are about Il seXtilion of them in il
cubic inch of air. These ut freezing
temperature oScillate back and forth III
the rate of 1.470 feet a second. The
average length of their path between
oscillations is about one two-hundred
and seventy seven thousandth Of an
inch Each. comes into collision with
it's fellows about ..OOO.OO0 times a see
ond.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Exhaustion,

A very stout fellow once presented
himself to Sir Francis Rurdett and
asked him If he had 4 situation to give
him.
81 do not know you" said Sir Fran
els. looking at him. ..-..
why. have you forgotten me?' said
the fellow Il was formerly Il page in
your house"
My dear boy" said the baronet
you have become volume!-Pear
sons Weekly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20

l am very much pleased to say that the work
Of examination for Observation-Disclosures by
students of Whitworth shows that their training
has been thorough, accurate and broad. Nest of
your girls have submitted excellent papers-and
several, very excellent ! am gratifel, really
proud, that our Church, schools are doing such
fine work, and most heartily congratulate you
for the part you have in it.
Sincerely and truly your friend,
CIV. HUDDLESToN,
President State Board of Examiners.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
LONG Message.

The longest item of news ever telp
graphed to a newspaper was the entirt
New Testament as revised. which was
sent from New York to /, Chicago
newspaper for May p. 1882 That is,
sue of the paper comprised twenty
pages. sixteen of which were taken M
by the New Testament
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
misunderstanding.

Distressed Dam.el Oh. sir. catch
that man. He wanted to kiss me-
I'ensive Pedestrian That's all right
There'l he another one along in
minute Purple Cow.
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For Sale or Exchange

G The best small farm in North Bossier. located
u u miles south of Arkana. 1t consists OF GO
acres, well improved. A good six-room house,
other buildings, good orchard, wagon and team,
GUIDED: On line Of transportation route to Red
Land Graded School. viii SELL or exchange for
property located in or near Plain Dealing or
Benton. S. DAVIS, Plain Dealing, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20

The rate of taxation is hereby fixed at
10 mills On the dollar, apportioned as
follows: Schools, 81 mills; roads and
bridges, So mills; general fund, 3 mills.
We further levy a. special tax of 61s
mills for Road District No. /.
J. G.. LOGAN,
President Police Jury, Bossier Parish.
Benton, La, July Is, 1914. so-e
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Qiplomacy.

Lady-l'm afraid one foot is bigger
than the other. Shopman-O the con
trary. madam, one is perhaps smaller
than the other.-London Opinion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-08-20
Once Is ENOUGH.

Prob - They say lightning never
strikes twice in the same place. Eohn
We'll. what's the Use: "A Louisville
Times.