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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
II There Were No Flowers.

Can we Eonceive what humanity
would be IL it did not know the tiow
ers? II these did not exist. ii they had
all been hidden from our gaze. as are
probably q thousand no less fairy
sights that are all around us. but In
visible to our eyes. would our charac-
ter. our faculties. our sense of the
beautiful. our aptitude for happiness.
be quite the same: We should, 1t is
true. in nature have other splendid
manifestations of luxury, exuberance
and grace: other dazzling efforts OF
the superlative forces: the sun. the
stars. the varied lights of the moon.
the azure and the ocean. the dawns
and twilights. the mountain. the plain,
the forest and the rivers. the light and
the trees and lastly. nearer to ns.
birds. precious stones 'and woman.
These ure the ,Snaments of our planet.
Yet but for the last three which be-
long to the same smile of nature. how
grave. austere. almost sad. would be
the education Of our eye without the
seftness which the flowers give!-Mau-
rice Maeterlinck
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Why Some Women Look Dowdy.

In the Woman's Home Companion
Grace Margaret Gould. fashion editor
Of that publication, explains how fash
ions have to be applied differently to
different individuals. A woman may be
fashionably dressed and still look like
a trump. Following is an extract from
what she has to say:
.The new fashions. generally speak
ing. each season attempt to give grace
and beauty to women as a whole, but
for each individual me there must be
discrimination.
Fashion favors a style for every
body and everybody in style. but yet
one woman's style is another woman's
dowdiness. just as one mans meat Is
another mans poison. There is dan
ger therefore in following blindly the
dictates Of fashion. for what Is attrac
tive for one woman may be ridiculous
for another
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Our Mineral Wealth.

The United States is not only the
worlds greatest producer of mineral
wealth. but it possesses by far the
greatest known reserve of any nation
in most Of the important minerals
This is one of the things that has
made US great and which is destined
to make us far greater as measured
by world standards. In some instances.
such as coal and oil and phosphate
rock and radium ore. the United States
possesses more than all the other
known deposits of the world. and the
only essential minerals Of the first
rank of which the United States has
no known supply at all commensurate
with its needs are nitrates. potash
salts. tin. nickel and platinum. But
as it stands today no other nation In
the world so nearly approaches abso
lutte independence in respect to mineral
resources Notwithstanding the vast
magnitude of our home consumption
Review of Reviews.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29

enough to feel sorry for the other fel
lows, and now l can't even feel sorry
for myself I'm just dazed and hang
ing to the ropes. She WAS mighty
gentle about it. You know how sunny
her face is. Well, she just got grave
and kind O. faint voiced and said Oh.
you know what she said. She let me
know there was another man. didn't
ask her who. and wien found out
sost my grip entirely. At first l
though I'd resign and get out Of the
country, but l couldn't do it. can't
yet. The chance of seeing her-of
hearing from her once in awhile-she
never writes except ON business for
her father. but-you'll laugh-l can't
see her signature without a tremor.'
He smiled. but his eyes We're desper
ately sad "Oh. I'm crazy! | admit
it. didn't know such thing could
happen to me, but it has"
AS Wayland listened to this out
pouring he wondered at the intensity
Of the forester's passion. He mar
veled. too. at Berries choice, for there
was something fine and high in Ian.
don's worship A college man with q
mining engineers training, he should
60 high in the service. "He made the
mistake of being too precipitate as a
lover" concluded Wayland. His
fortnight courtship repelled her."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Continued in neat aEeeE's Banner
Merchant Shins, EIaoa.

The British mercantile flag Is known
familiarly as the red ensign. Strict
ly speaking, no inland person has any
right to fly the red ensign ashore, the
only flag permissible being the plain
union jack. which the ordinary citizen
often flies upside down. The red en-
sign has it's official status from the
edicts Of two queens. Queen Anne In
1907 and Queen Victoria in 1864.
The merchantmen of the colonies
generally use the red ensign also. but
by permission of the admiralty may
add the badge of the colony lin the
fly" Some nations have special mer
camille marine flags. but not all. The
United States flag. for instance. is the
stars and stripes for all occasions.
The German mercantile flag Of black,
white and red dates only from 1867 una
symbolizes the union between the
Hohenzollern black and white and the
red and white of the Hanseatic league
The Russian mercantile flag. introduced
by Peter the Great, was originally the
Dutch flag. familiar to. him from his
studies in Holland. reversed. Later the
arrangement of the three colors was
varied.-London Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Geography.

There are, many little errors of geog-
raphy that are more or less prevalent
A glance at the globe. for instance. cor
reefs the notion that France is just
about east of England. Nearly half Of
France lies. in fact. west Of Dover
Lisbon is not only west of London. but
is west of the entire island of England
and even west of Dublin. Even Mad
rid is west Of London. 1t was not un-
til the Spanish war and the Oregon's
wonderful swing round the circle to
join Admiral Sampson that this coun
try came to see by the map that the
whole continent of South America Is
east of New York. And not until Colo
mel Goethals got to work did we un-
derstand that the Pacific end OF the
Panama canal Is east of the Atlantic
end.-Topeka Capital.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
A Kiaq as a Prisoner.

In these days no prisoner OF war is
likely To be ST well treated as King
John l. of France. who. after his cap
ture at Poitiers. was lodged first at the
palace of the Savoy and subsequently
at Somerton castle. in Lincolnshire Be
fore being removed to Somerton John
had to dismiss forty-two members of
his suit. but even then there remained
about forty persons in attendance On
him Among these were two chip
lains. secretary. q clerk of the
chapel a physician, maitre d'hotel.
three pages, four valets. three
wardrobe men. three furriers. six
srooms. two cooks. a fruiterer. spice
man. Il jester. Il barber and a person
entitled "le roy des menestereulx.' who
appears to have been q maker of musi
cal Instruments and clocks as we'll as
IA minstrel He was also allowed to
Keep gamecocks. falcons and grey.
hounds and to go out hawking and
coursing.-London Chronicle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Beauty of Zamhesi Falls.

To realize fully the wondrous beauty
of the Zambezi falls. Rhodesia. one
must have time to linger and watch
the ever changing scene. The depths
of the chasm below are veilcd from
sight by the rising columns of opales-
cent mist and above the yawning
abyss the sun glints and sparkles.
weaving the drops into a magnificent
rainbow. Three hundred feet below
roars and hoils the swirling food as It
emerges from the Boiling Pot. rushing
on down the zigzag gorge between tow
ering cliffs OF rock. narrow. fierce and
OF unfathomable depth. African
World.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29

"I'm glad he took my coat" was be-
fh0upbt

"I'm glad he took my coat" was her
thought.
She pushed on down the slope. rid
ing hard. but it was nearly 2 o'clock
when they drew up at Meeker's house.
which was a long. low. stone struc-
ture built along the north side of the
road The place was distinguished
not merely by its masonry. but also
by it's picket fence. which had once
been whitewashed. Farm wagons of
various degrees of decay stood by the
gate. and in the barnyard plows and
harrows-deeply buried by the weeds
were rusting forlornly away. A little
farther up the stream the tall pipe OF
sawmill rose above the frs.
A pack of dogs of all sizes and signs
rame clamoring to the fence. followed
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
SYNOPSIS

Wayland Norcross, an eastern youth
seeking health in Colorado. meets Berea
McFarlane, called Derrie. typical ranch
girl, daughter of the supervising ranger
Of Bear Tooth forest.
Berre is greeted by her lover. Cliff Bel
den. a cowboy, supposed to be interested
in a saloon at Meeker's Mill, where Nor
cross is bound. Berrie guides Norcross
to his destination.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
rhe F,.h;no Banks.

Newfoundland wonId be nothing
without thnt great submarine platsau
known as the banks" On whicn III
the fishing il done At a small stAt10A
within the edges OF the great Dank
thnt the cod loves so well the sea =
quite smooth 1t u usual for vessselo
fishing ON the hank to inquire fr0m
those that have arrived from the open
sea as to what sort OF weather u y
abroad"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29

by big, slovenly dressed, red beard
ed man of sixty or thereabouts.
Hello. Uncle Joe!" called the girl in
offhand boyish fashion. How are
you today?"
'..Howdy, girl" answered Meeker
gravely. What brings you up here
this time?"
She laughed. Here's boarder who
wants to learn how to raise cattle"
Meeker's face lightened II reckon
We Light off and make yourself TO
home Turn your horses into the cor
raj The boys will feed EN-"
Without ceremony Meeker led his
guests directly into the dining room.
a long and rather narrow room, where
in a woman and six or seven rough
ly dressed young men were sitting at
rudely appointed table.
Earth and seasr' exclaimed Mrs.
Meeker. Here's Berrie. and I'll bet
that's Suffers friend. our boarder.'
Hist along there, boys, and give
the company a chance" she command
ed sharply. "Our dinners turrible late
today"
The boys-they were in reality full
grown cubs of eighteen or twenty
did as they were bid with much noise.
chatting Berrie with blunt humor.
Meeker read Suffers letter. which
Norcross had handed him, and, after
deliberation. remarked: "All right. we'll
do the best we can for you. Mr., Nor
cross, but we haven't any fancy accom-
modations."
HE don't expect any," replied Ber-
rie. What he needs is little rough
ing it.
There's plinty Of that to be had"
said one of the herders, who sat below
the salt. 'Tis the soft life I'm nadin'. !"
One of the lads, Frank Meeker. a
dark, intense youth of about twenty.
was Berea's full cousin. The others
were merely hired hands. but they all
| eyed the new conner with disfavor.
| The fact that Berrie had brought him
| and that she seemed interested in him
/ added to the effect of the smart riding
suit which he wore. I'D like to roll
him in the creek" muttered one OF
them to his neighbor.
/ This dislike Berrie perceived In some
degree. and to Frank she privately
said: Now. you fellows have got to
treat Mr. Norcross right. He's been
very SICK
Frank maliciously grinned. "Oh. well
/ treat him right. We won't do thing
to him.
Now. Frank" she warned. "if you
try any of your tricks on him you'll
hear from me-
why all this worry on your part !?
he asked keenly. How long since you
found him.
The girl herself did not understand
the vital and almost painful interes
| which this young man had reused ii
her. He was both child and poet to her
and as she watched him trying to make
i friends with the men. her indignation
rose against their clownish offishness.
Il don't feel right in leaving yoI
here" she said at last. but / must b.
ridin'" And while Meeker ordered
her horse brought out she walked t
the gate with Norcross at her side.
I'm tremendously obliged to you
he said. and his voice was vibrant
You have been most kind. How cal
repay you?
"Oh. that's all right" she replied. II
true western fashion. II wanted t
see the felix's up here. anyhow. Thf
J is no iaunt at all for me-" And. look
ing at her powerful figure and feelin
. the traplife grin of her cineh hand. b
knew she spoke the truth.
And SO she rude Away. leaving he
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
II Got Them Out.

ne Kent street ejeetment." com
aaoh IN England In days gone by. con
SISTED In taking Off the front door Il
vas originated by landlords In the
Aent street tSouthwark. London, dis
tr1et, where many TENANTS We're IN ar
fears tor rent-London Mail
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Too Commercial.

Bobbie = saw you kissing 1stee
again last night Castieton Welt. %
not going to pay you a quarter this
time. Ten cents Is enough Bobby
That's the tendency in these days. %
cut ont the middIeman and iet tho
goods 90 straight from the prodnree
10 the consumer without charge.-Li1a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
No Publicity.

Milly declared one day. apropos of
the subject of her history lesson that
her dear father was .'jnst rs great ana
good man as George Washington
To be sure" she added. che is not
quite as well known and sn he is mol
30 popular. Christian Register.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Why
Your
Paper
Was
Discontinued

With the first of 1908 there be-
came effective a ruling of the
Postoffice Department which reg
ulated the periods to be granted
publishers in future in securing
subscription renewals to their
publications. This resulted from
the many abuses of the past of
the second-class mailing privilege.
OF course, all must see the pro-
priety OF the Government officials
enforcing such regulations. There
are three parties to subscription
the publisher, the carrier and
the reader. All have their un-
denied privileges.
Since the ruling in question
became effective (now more than
seven years ago) the publisher of
the Banner has devoted columns
of space in an effort to make it
plain to all. The following ex-
cepts from "The Postal Laws and
Regulations Pertaining to the
Second Glass of Mail Matter"
should make it clear why the pub
Usher of weekty newspaper can
not grant credit on subscriptions
for a term in excess of twelve
months.
The third paragraph OF Section
1876 reads:
3. A reasonable time will be allowed
publishers to secure renewals of sub
scriptions, but unless subscriptions are
expressly renewed after the term for
which they are paid, within the following
periods:
Dailies, within three months;
Triweeklies, within six mouths;
Semiweeklies, within nine months;
Weeklies, within one year;
Semimonthlies, within three months;
Monthlies within four months;
r,,,,,
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.hes,as.n -. 80, :, -, % i"one9'
list Of subscribers, and copies mailed on
account thereof shall not be accepted for
mailing at the second-class postage rate
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noncompliance with this regulation viii
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rates.
ruo nor.n-anhs - co..;on 40,
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aec'l0n ". los.masters should scru-
their ot,,css j secpnd-e1ass j MATER j ~ - :.
certain whether the publishers are COM
plying with the law and these regulations.
Every postmaster having reason %
mails a. matter ~ .ne pse = = -, -.
entitled to the second-class mailing priv
tleges, either by reason Of the character
o1 .ne publication itself Or o. Irregular
Usher = arnsctsd ~ rsnor. ~ !, ~ ma.,s- p
!
promptly, with any evidence or facts in
his possession tending to support such
oellel, % the Tnird Assistant postmaster
we nad tnougnt all along tnat
the Banners readers as whole
were familiar with the substance
OF the above, and were surprised
70 recently learn 70 the contrary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
EHroeS 0f Others

II Is foolish to pay no attention TO
eie errors OF others and not tu help
lhem out OF them. Aiding Others to be
strong Is the best way to strengthen
ourselves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29
Palms.

siiiicus-Palms are symbolic of vic
tofs Eynicus-ls that the reason a
sEff uses them rs decorations at ner
wedding g?-Town Topics
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-29

o i've Is TO change. and TO he per
ass't Is to have changed often
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
sgcoNp BAPTIST CHURCH.

The B. Y. P. U. is progressing
nicely under the able leadership of
Brother L. B. Cheeks. 1t is a pleas
ure not only to listen to the singing
of that excellent B. Y. P. U. Choir
of about S5 young voices but to enjoy
the several special numbers which are
rendered at every service. Mrs.
Emma Black and Mr.. E. W. Thompson
sang a duet which vas greatly appre-
ciated. Miss Thelma Young's vocal
solo was we'll received /. 4. The Leisure
Hour Club, under the supervision OF
Mrs. Corrine Lester, has resumed its
meetings every Tuesday night. The
Women's Mission Society conducted
by Mrs. Lewis will meet every Friday
night at the Church. The s. w,
Bacote Literary Society which was or
ganized recently promises to be a sue
cess. During the boys day services
last Sunday DR.. Bacote's sermon on
"The Life of Joseph" vas very instruc
tive to adults as well as to the boys.
There we're 81 additions to the
Church OF which II were candidates
for baptism AT the evening serv
ces the pastor baptized 10 converts
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES.

Last Sunday was boys Sunday, and
a very large audience was in attend
ance. Boy choir and boy ushers were
in evidence and Mr.. Ralph Widdom,
who has charge of the boys depart
ment of the Y. NJ. c. A, delivered an
interesting address. At the conclu'
sion of the services DR.. Thomas ex'
tended an invitation and sixteen boys
and young men connected themselves
with the church. At night a Richard
Allen program was given, the speak
ers of the occasion being Prof. Gregg
of Western university and Prof. Grish-
am of Lincoln High school. A large
audience heard two very able ad-
dresses. On Monday afternoon the
Methodist Ministers Alliance will
hold an open session at which time
Mr.. N. c. Crews will read a paper on
the Ideal Citizen" The public is in
vited. Thursday night past Western
University Glee club and band rem
dered an excellent program before a
large audience in the church audi
forum.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
MASONIC HOME NOTES.

Quite a few visitors have inspected
the building and grounds since our
last report. 80. Visitors are always
welcome. We hope to have one of
the four colored ministers of Hanni-
bal to preach to the inmates soon. A
sermon is always appreciated by all
at the home. Mr.. Louis Henderson,
w. M. of Corinthian lodge No. 16 OF
Hannibal, presented the home four
Indian runner ducks. A very accept
able gift. Mr.. r. A. James of st.
Louis made the home a donation of
two bundles of. clothing. Under
many obligations to District Deputy
A. r. Bohon for gift. We have the
promise of Brother T. G.. M~cCampbell
of Kansas City for another pig. Broth
er McCampbell donated a pig last
year. I'VE received a bundle of pa
pers from Mrs. Mary Stevens of Bow
en-, Ill. The superintendent attend
ed the meeting of the Masonic Relief
Board in Kansas City last week..
The matron is arranging for a great
shake up" at the home. Say
brethren, where are those pigs you
promised the home at Moberly last
year? Surely they are hogs by this
time. Now is a good time to sent
your pig so he a be on exhibition
during the session Of the Crane
Lodge. ;. When you come to Hanniba
be sure to visit the home. All will
gladly welcome you and we know yo'
will enjoy the visit.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
IN M E MO

In loving memory of William w.
Hightower, who died one year ago
today, February 10, 1914.
Even time has failed to soften the
deep sorrow you left there,
All our hearts are deep in mourning
for your presence ever near
Darling loved one, how We miss your
dear and loving face;
You have left us all in tears, for no
n can take your place
I did not think you would go and
leave us here alone,
Your love seemed but a part of
mine, your life my very own.
| loved him-Oh, how I loved him,
But angels loved him more,
1t won't be long, it can't be long,
till earthly trials are DER
Beyond this fight of time, beyond this
veil of death
There surely is some blessed cline
where life is not a breath
Keep a watch for us, dear loved one
and guard us gently on the
way.
Sadly missed by wife, mother, sis
tiers and brothers.
MRS. MAYME f. HIGHTOWER
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
Japanese courts.

"The defendant was testifying in his
own behalf" writes Hon. George w.
Wickersham, in describing in Case
and Comment, the lawyers maya
zine, a visit to a court in Japan. He
stood directly in front of the presiding
Judge not ten feet distant from him,
and answered his questions in a clear
voice. without any apparent hesitation.
The judge seemed conversant with the
case, for he put questions rapidly, CIV
ing a funny little. grunt Of acquies-
cence after every answer. Occasional
ly one of the associates wrote a sug-
gestion and handed it to the president,
and once or twice the defendants
counsel asked the court to put a GER
tain inquiry. The whole proceeding
and the same may be said Of those in
several other courts l visited-was
conducted in a quiet, colioquial way.
In every instance l was impressed
with the simple ~businesslike atmos-
pierre"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
REV. MRS. PEARL.

4 Inc Famous Evangelist.
Rev. Sister Dee Pearl, 31O1 East 1e
has reopened her Church Grant Chapel
at 533 Harrison street 1t is a beauti-
full Church room easily seating 100
persons, To add to its comfort Sister
Pearl is master in her profession. OF
and altogether it is a very comfort
able and cozy Church room. Sister
Pearl it master in her profession Of
divine healing coupled also with the
gift of wisdom to preach the infallible
doctrine of truth makes her a tower
of strength in advancing the cause of
Christ, unfortunate and fallen human
ity and giving God the praise. Sister
Pearl will also open a spiritual study
at her church for the acceptance OF
members and all those who are spirit
ually inclined that they may gain
strength and knowledge in the study
Of the scripture in this great work
with faith in Jesus Christ. For infor-
nation consult Sister Pearl at her
residence, 31O1 E. 10th. Bell Phone,
East 1867.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-20
IN M ENC RIAM M.

In sad but loving memory of our
dear husband and father, Harvey r.
Edwards, who passed away one year
ago, February 16, 1914.
Scarce our hearts could think so
sudden
That the call to him would come.
But death to all is sure appointed,
1t comes to babes, to old and young.
In Gods own time He calls us to Him
From this sad world of sin and care,
And if we are clothed in righteous gar
ments,
Each one shall then His glory share.
MRS. MARIA EDWARDS, wife,
MRS. CLARA WALDEN,
MRS. ESTELLA ROSS,
Daughters.