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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
ENGINEERING FEATS.
Glover Tricks With Which Emergen.
cies Have Been Met.

Engineering is filed with SO many
tricks to meet emergencies that most
Of them pass unnoticed. but two have
recently attracted the attention Of en-
gineers because Of their real oddity.
One was scheme for stopping
blazing leak In a big high pressure gas
main in San Francisco. Some unknown
men who wanted to make trouble set
off chemical preparation on the gas
main. with the result that in few
seconds hole had been melted in the
main, the gas poured out and great
flame shot twenty five feet in the air.
1t was then after midnight. and it was
very inadvisable to shut the big main
off. so it was decided to make an at
tempt to stop the leak without shutting
off the gas.
An oil well trick was used An iron
pipe six inches in diameter and twenty
feet long was stood on end beside the
gas main and then by careful manipu-
lation placed directly over the leak
through the pipe and flaming out at the
top twenty feet In the air. Some gas
leaked out ut the bottom of the pipe
but this was easily stopped, so the onl.
flame was that at the top Of the pipe.
Ropes had been attached to the pipe
and finally at given signal the ropes
were yanked and the pipe was thrown,
many feet away from the gas main
The pipe carried the fame with it. The
leaking gas then shot directly into the
air from the main. but as there was
no flame near 1t did not burn. 1t was
then comparatively simple task to
plug the hole until permanent repairs
could be made.
The other scheme was to get to tho
top of high chimney without using
scaffolding or other expensive methods
The chimney rose two hundred feet be
side Missouri power plant. and 1t was
proposed to attach sign running up
and down its side. A little parachute
with stout cord attached was pushed
into the chimney at the bottom. the
fiue gases carried it to the top and
then out into the air. 1t fell on one
side. dragging the cord after it. Then
by means Of the cord rope was pass
ed up outside Of the chimney and down
the inside and the chimney top was
accessible.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
The Wealth of Croesus.

Croesus was the king Of Lydia. n
state In Asia Minor. and ascendpd the
throne about aG2 4. C. His mime has
ever been synonym for wealth. "as
rich as Croesus" having been prov
erb from his own time. but the most
liberal estimates of his property. 50
far as descriptions Of it have come
down to MS. make il worth In our
money about S10.oOO.0O0 His riches
were derived from gold mines near
Eardis. the capital of Lydia. and from
the plnnder Of numerous surrounding
states The kingdom of Lydia was
sverriin By Cyrus. the Persian con
lueror. and. according to the hest an
thorities. Croesus was taken prisoner
and kept in the train of Cyrus. The
court Of Croesus was considered one
Of the most refined and elegant of an
cient times. and the ruins Of the royal
palace and the other magnificent build
ings are still to be seen on the site o.
SGrdis
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Old Nick and Nickel.

Nickel was first discovered by Cron-
stedt IN 1751. No use was made of it.
as it was found only in small amounts.
For a great many years the German
miners called it kupfernickel. or devils
copper. 1t was believed by those sim
pie folk that Old Nick. or the devil.
made this ore purposeiy to bother the
miners. rs it looked exactly like cop
per ore and yet no copper could be ex-
tracted from it. Nickel was scarce
until Il New York asSayer found a
quantity of it in Il shipment of ore
from Canada. He stated its value in
his report. and the owner Of the mine
proSpeted for more and found large
quantities of it. Nickel is hard. due
tile and malleabIe 1t is white in color.
with yelIowish east. 1t ranks next
to iron and cobalt in magnetic proper
ties and is extensively used for plating
purposes. because 1t will take Il high
polish and will not rust. Nickel added
to steel makes it harder and stronger
New York World
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Peacock Sunerstit;ons.

According to Mohammedan tradition.
the peacock opened the wicket of para
disc to admit the prince Of darkness
and received Il share of his punish
ment The feathers. gorgeous in their
heliisli dye. reflect the glamour ot the
evil eye: hence the origin of the su-
perstition that peacocks featbers are
unlucky. though the superstition Is
sometimes said to have its origin In
the fable Of Argus. whom Juno set to
watch 10. one of her husbands niis-
tresse,s. Argus was beglIiIed by Mer-
curry and lulied to sleep by his playing.
thus allowing 10 to escape. Juno. to
punish Argus. placed his many eyes
in the tail of her peacock. who thence
forth proudly displayed them. Thus a
peacncks feather became the symbol
Of WatchfnI and vindictive jealousy.
There was an old superstition that
peacOcks rutfied their feathers at the
sight Of poison.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Couldn't Rcat Her.

Ellanora had been the negro maid at
Mrs. Hopson's for several years aud left
to get married She moved to anOth-
er city. and nothing had been seen Of
her for a couple Of years. when one
day she called on her former mistress.
And SO yon have little son. Ella
nora? said Mrs Hopson
..Yasnm smiled the woman" "a nice
little boy
And what did you name himT'
queried Mrs. Hopson.
Well. we calls him Eggnog." replied
the cOiOred woman
"Eggnog." said the other. That's a
funny name for Il boy.
well. yo see. missus." explained
Ellanora. "det cuilnd woman what
lives mex doab to me named her twins
Tom and Jerry, an didn't want to be
outdone by er."-Deiineator.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

ed-he got my revolver away Then be
shut
Il thought as much" murmured .
policeman When we searched him
his gun hadn't been discharged
Margie sat up very straight. She
stretched over AlonZo with no great
gentleness and seized the revolver as
it lay between the arms OF the law.
Careful. lady" cried one
That's evidence for the coroner y
said the other
Triumph and fear struggled for dom.
nance in Margie's face Grasping the
stock In her right hand and pressing
the catch between thumb and forefin-
ger of her left. she exposed the cylin-
der and emptied the cartridges into her
lap.
"Rlanks!' exclaimed the guardians
of the peace in perfect unison
Margie turned to Alonzo and caught
him by the shoulders right in the midst
OF a deep groan. Her voice was that
Of a person who has been scared aDd
reSents it.
Get up. yon silly. unless you think
bump on the head is worth moaning
about all night. | changed the ball
cartridges for blanks because was
afraid of the old revolver
AlonZ0 ceased to moan and sat un
stiftly a grewsoma figure in his
blood spattered paiamas. pressing bis
wound tentatively and casting nn0n
his wife Il look Of panied reproacb.
do you mean to say that You jeop-
ardized my life by
And do you mean to. say that yon
don't see that | saved your life? in
terrupted Margie incredulousiy. oh
yon dear. ridiculous. adorable goose
And she laid her head on his shoulder
and gave way to comfortin. tears
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

ear to his lips to catch the stumbling
answer
1T hurts-here.'
The hand over the heart stirred; the
voice trailed off in Il groan
One of the policemen touched Mar
gle's arm Get him to talk If sou
can. lady. What he says now may be
vallyble Ask him how it happened. =
Margie shuddered a1 the dread in
ference. but she set her face like q
flint. The policemen pressed close to
catch the words of the dying man.
Better speak to him now. lady: he's
scratch Oh his head beside the other
he must a fel! against the table"
In a voice that trelnbled for all her
effort to control it. she asked: "Yo:.
heard the burglar downstairs and CAMS
down with your revolver
He made movement of assent
''IIe cut Il pane out of the kitchen
window" corroborated the officer
Gould you see him?''
"Yes-a light
liceman
II got near-Silver-noise"- The
words came family. as from, great
distance
He means he got right close cause
the chap was rafting the silver: WAS
that iti" the policeman volunteered.
Again the acquiescent nod.
did you shoot then?" Margie felt
that she must know.
II didn't want-to kill him." labored
q the stricken man
$50 you let him kill your One OF
the policemen shifted at such prefer.
ence.
Il thought he didn't see me-but all
at once-he made Il spring-we clinch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

home. my dear" said the mother mean
ingly She wished Margie to under.
stand that she compassed the situation
perfectly And as for protection. I'm
astonished that a sensible man like
AlonZo shouldn't recognize the fool
hardness of matching himself with IA
desperado Why. the burglar has CIV
erything OH his side"
She made comprehensive sweep
with her right arm.
Its II jump from the frying pan
into the fire to bring pistol into the
house. II you take my advice Margie.
you will insist III its removal If
up think you would be perfectly jus
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
When the Cake Is Done.

1t should pull from the sides of the
pan.
Should not stick to toothpick when
1t is put into the center.
1t should spring hack In place when
the finger Is pressed ON the top Wo-
mans World.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
helnfui Child.

Caller-My, what big girl you are
getting to he. You'll soon he able to
help your mother about the house.
EtheI-Oh. do that already When
ever she says For goodness sake. get
out of my wayr' | do it--Philadelphia
Press
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
His Definition.

Teacher Wilfred. a bee is some
thing we get wax from Now. tell me.
what is /; bee: Wilfred Our teacher
is bee because he's somethin: we
get Whacks from = London Telegraph.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Before and After

She (poufing, Before we were mar
ried yon often used to catch me In your
arms. He Yes. and now catch sou
In my pockets.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
compeusat;on.

Bobby. wont yo,i he good boy and
60 to Sunday school this norning?'
Mamma. will yon let me skip my
bath ii do:''-ChicagO Tribune
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

All faults may be forgiven of him
who has perfect caHdor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
He Had a Reason.

II notice you are very cautious in
what You say about people,
Yes
"Why is this?"
well, amt prominent enough to
claim ! was misquoted. Louisville
Courier-Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Forgetmenot.


"Ah. yes. there are still true and 10y
nj souls in this sad world" m,lrinured
the solemn individual In the tortoise
shell glasses. II used to know !, dear
girl-it was ten long years ago and
not n year has passed since that she
hasn't written me Il birthday letter.
Always what she writes is about the
same: Dear Alfred. can't ever forget
not if live to he IL hundred. this day
Of all the days in the year. Let me-
once again wish you long life and hap
piness with all my heart etc
VERY sweet of the girl" said the
stout young man with the Amazing
waistcoat. very sweet Of her indeed :
Very" replied the solemn individu
al. "anly. you see. she writes that
dashed letter to me on II different day
every year''--New York Post.
The Stone Houses Of Easter Island.
The remarkable stone houses Of
Easter island are built against ter
race IF earth or rock. which in some
cases forms the back wall of the dwell.
ing They are built of small slabs of
stratified hasaltic rock piled together
| without cement. No regularity of plan
is shown in the construction of Il ma
jority of them. The average measure
ment is rs follows: Height from floor
to ceiling. 1 feet & inches. thickness Of
walls. feet to 10 inches: width Of
rooms. 4 feet & inches: length of rooms.
IL feet inches; average size OF door
| ways height, 20 inches; width. ID
inches ---
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

Any Drug Store Wants you may need be ordered from
US by telephone or letter. and you money
the only drug store in the city that will mail articles
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

Tune: Take II to the Lord In Prayer"
DID your last smploysr fire you
Turn you out TO starve and freess-
And NO other "boss" will hire you.-
Cheer up. friend. and take your ease.
Have you pawnsd your coat and watch
You should never be downheArted.
Just draw up your belt . notch'
Did your last weeks store bill bust your
IL the rent long overduef
Has the coal man ceased TO trust your
who's to blames II sure Amt you'
No. you hard-up. ornry duffer
You only sit and watch
While your wife and chiidren suffer:
Draw your belt up more notch.
Have you listened to the speakers
Who explained why you were broke?
No, you called them trouble seekers'-
Ridiculed the truth they spoke:
Truth could never be 20 simple
Politics 10 one hotch -potch--
You should worry. get . pimpleg
No, draw up your belt = notch,
Have you voted Rep. Dem. yearly
Bryan. Ted. Hearst. Anti boose-
Though the "Reds' told you clearly
That you thus your vote would iosef
Did you vote each time for trouble
Make Of politics a botch'-
Keep right and make II double:
Draw your belt another notch!
N 7. Call
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

got loose when Person got to him. Musser was
trying to get at Person when the first shot was
fired. Person did not have his hands in Mussers
hair when they were on the pavement.
u~Ies Jsaes.
heard loud talking I was in Weldon Wards
office. They had hold Of each others !
Tony Musser The men were holding Tony
Musser They pulled Musser off Of Person. Per-
son stood s,i when the men pulled him off. Mus
ser fighting and struggling and while
the ground Muss"r was pounding Person lie was
trying TO get back at Person Person shot Musser
while Musser was coming towards Person. state $
Attorney Williams called into his office and
told me not to tell any of the attorneys for Carl
Person what knew about the case. Musser had
hold OF Persons throat. The shots fast
could not count them
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07
SHOW YOUR SAND.

When you're down and out-disheartened-
TIL your spirits all hang loose.
Don't stop to ask the question
OF yourself. "Oh. what's the USE
You remember that We want you
In your place this old sphere:
That know you ~ our brother.
Though We may not say II here.
II may-to you-seem useless
More than your poor soul can stand.
But brave Il out. my Esartie-
Show the world you've got some sand
Never Quit-ood hates . gutter
can't you smiie' There, that's all right
Other feliows worn and weary.
Have travelled through the night.
Throw aside your thoughts of failure:
Look about on every hand.
There are Observation-Disclosures
Just because they lacked the sand.
Come now-do your part to show them
How you've learned to fight and stand
For the world deserts a gutter.
And backs up . man with sand.
Clinton Lawrence Oliver.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07
SITUATION IN MEMPHIS IS
FAVORABLE FOR THE
STRIKERS
TWENTY PASSENGERS KILLED IN
WRECK At BlNCHAMTON. TENN.
fLC. TRAINS RUNNING HOURS LATE

MEMPHIS Tenn. Oct <-tspeciai to The Strike
Bulletin The strike situation is In as good shape
as could be expected. Very little business is be-
ing done on the three divisions OF the l. c out OF
Memphis
the Illinois Central on account OF the big wreck
at Binghamton. Tenn. when = through freight hit
the trailer of = street car and killed some ~ or
An ..-poIie.m.n named Hickey. who had been
working as u s~itchman for the company for only
few days. killed by being thrown from
and crushed beneath the wheels
Tho scsbs are stli on the move and are turning
out very little work. considering the large num-
Der OF them employed. II 10 costing the company
bunch of money TO keep Its cattle on the 90 all
the time
Tbs.ss sesSSsss.
J. H. Thomas has been scabbnG hero for aome
time. He said he was working In the road and
bridge department. but we have found out that he
Is working In the yard In the car department
Thi. make. 10 OF the men who came out with
traitor to the cause for which are fight
ing W. could have reported this man some time
ago. but like to be sure before we proceed
our cause Is a just and honorable one and II
man cannot see far enough ahead. he 10 better off
when they will be thrown upon the cities TO be
cared for by the public They Will not be able to
been employed and III. management will have no
respect whatever for them.
seat O.ssAssi,ss.
Engine 8 of the c a n o. II r. has just been
out breaking In after light repairs and tank
wheels Following are few Of the trains handled
In and out OF here
Engine 1874 In from the north with 20 cars At
30-3l loaded and 80 empty.
Engine 1901. north at IL 30 a m. with - cars.
Is loaded and IS empty.
Engine 1871. north at 1870 p. m with 81 empty
coal cars
Engine 1853. north at las p. m. with 81 cars.
% loaded and 10 empty: most all lumber In train
No. 1921 was out breaking In after the scAbs
had given II some of their treatment.
Trains from 10 minutes to more than an
hour late Engine SEA was towed In on the local
Saturday night. about dead II looks ~ II the
strike was still effective after all OF the three
scabo
A Federation contract and compromiss 10 our
slogan
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07
THE WORkE R.

They sit In the house that have made.
And I must wander again.
They have my peace and sheitering shade,
And I the dust and the rain.
Their brows smooth and their eyes are calm
Their hands are satin sleek.
But where 10 the balm will soften my palm
And unstrain my coarseued cheek
The harvest that l have sown they reap.
They boast OF the veal wrought.
The portals that l threw wide they keep.
They father the gifts ! brought
What have earned Is their Increment
hrs gold of my dreams. their crown.
Ny ufes intent their monument.
Ny worth. their rich renown.
Their tendsy hands Ger quick with pain.
Would beckon the spirits boom
eYt they are dead to the shaping strain
That stirs 10 the block rough he~n.
They do not wake the good that sleeps
In the heart of the humblest task.
They span sleeps. they sound no deeps.
Content with tho velvet mask.
The dust 10 sharp Ia my throat and eye.
stili TO my stride ! hold.
while their souls faint and smotherins lie
Under dust of gain and gold.
Ny forehead 10 rough. mine eye a-stress.
But know their brows unmarried.
How thoughts OF grace and Eentleness
Wear paths tina, are deep and hard
They sit In the house tina. I have built
And I must wander on.
They hold my cup. but the draught 10 split
Nor know they how II II won.
may not rest when the call hear.
Nor eat the fruit OF the tree
And some may jeer. ami some may fear.
But no man shall master ms.
-aMrtn schuetrs. In Iife and Labor.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

Am a drayman. I was At the depot December
10th 1 saw two men the pavement In front
Of IN. cigar store Musser was on top. Person on
IN. bottom I saw Musser hit Person PERSON
-. doing nothing I took hold OF Mussers hand
Got him to hi. feet ! heard George cain say
Heat him up" Musser started TO move to'us!e
. Of a b. IN get you ~ you don't get out OF town
Mu,ser was very angry Two or three men nad
-, =, Mu..er IL. WAS at the side OF Person
whsn the firrt shot was fired. husser had just
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

saw the shooting going They were sep.
Arating . couple Of fellows, three four sspar.
ating them. Psrson vas north Of husssr sas o.
eight feet. Someone was holding Ausser. No oo>
holding Person. Ausses vas making geo
lures One side OF Persons face vas covered viii
blood. Just before the shooting he held his faea
to side. Nusser's tones were loud and angry
Al the time Of the first shot Musses advancinG
toward Person. Person standing stin and
not moving his feet. Person said nothing to Mus
and did not attack Ausser.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

! I'VE at Decatur. Ill I knew Tony Ausser In
an life time. Deceased worked for me prior to
oetoosr 1914. At Decatur In the railroad round
sesse shops had mentioned Carl Person to him
: nsd taken up subscriptions for Person At the
sAopa l have known Person for seven or eight
yeefs was not IN Clinton. Illinois. ON the after
seon Of December 49, 1914 ! did not call UP
PsfSon
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07
Jesse Newcastle.

noticed men lying on the street l had seen
both men before I said. why don't you make
him got off Of him" Some men took hold OF the
larger man and got him off of the smaller man.
The large man said. I'm get you yet, you z. d.
= Of q b. His tones were loud. Musser. the larger
man. was very angry observed the smaller nan
and he bloody. lie said nothing. They
were eight or ten feet apart when the shots were
fired, Person did nothing In regard to resisting
the efforts of Nusser.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

s.d someone At number ss7. heard Person say.
u uis KIRK All right Kirk. III be down.
Iass fellow Kirk has lots OF nerve TO ask me
" 20 down to the depot" You say that you are
sesn at the interurbanf' Took his hat and went
nem the office
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07
fsask MsaAesu.

wn about is feet from the telephone booth
Az night. Kirk. I'll be down" That fellow Xii,
lots OF nerve to ask me 20 20 down TO tn
=. o station" Matthews and were there.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

The state tried to impeAch the evidence Of Bert
Fois. the bartender who testified for the defense
aad told OF Mussr using the telephone In the
saoon where he working to call up Person
and giving the name OF Kirk OF Decatur
The following some Of the statements made
By vitnesss. In the chain OF evidence In the Per-
son trial This evidence showed that Person was
decoyed to the place OF the tragedy and siugged
and beaten by the deceased
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

Referring Ia Vour letter of July ?3rd. making APP
plicstion for -.l4i oyment with this company In
capacity Of freight car builder. please be advised
that now have a vacancy In this line. which, II
you to accept. please call at my office Mission
Hay shop. at your earliest convenience 1t will
lie necessary for you To pass a physical examina-
ton before entering the service.
Yours truly.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

vas about minutes before the shooting that
carl Person came In and looked around II Was
sstween and s:3o on the afternoon Of December
uh l stayed inside of the depot until after the
shooting l WAS In the ladies waiting room ]
va In the back freight room when the shooting
occurred
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

heard Cain say. Let him Kill the . Of b."
Reh<eea Fry.
ran to the window of the l. T. g. station.
saw Musser fighting Mr.. Person. saw Nusser
have q hold OF Person Persons face WAS covered
with blood. did not recognise Person a. he vas
so bloody. put up my hands before the shoot.
ing Person stood very weak
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

vas bartender at Bryant and Cackiys saloon
Tony Nusser came into the saloon on the 3oth day
OF December 1919, hung up his oyercoat and used
the telephone. | heard him say In the telephone:
This 10 Kirk. Meet me at the interurban station.
l have to leave town the next car.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

saw Carl Person that afternoon He tipped his
AT to me In the waiting room. II WAS between
! and AIS. This occurred In the l. T. .. station.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-07

live at Dewitt. saw Person by Freude
STEMS corner. I saw two men leading the d
PENDANT. He appeared weak. His face was
bloody. They were holding him up. There W
blood on his face. just bloody All over.