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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13

Road District No. 2, at the usual polling
places for elections in said ward, and
that the polls shall be opened on the
date of the election at 7 o'clock am. and
closed at o'clock pm, and the polling
places and the commissioners and clerks
of election shall be as follows:
Precinct No. l. Bellevue: L. C..
Biggs, DR.. j. r. Snider and r. A.
Gardner, commissioners; F. E. Biggs,
clerk.
Precinct No. 2-Haughton: T.. R.
Tomlinson, F. NJ. Britt and P. M. Els
ton, commissioners; R. M. Sandidge,
clerk.
Precinct No. 3-Koran: D. E. AL
ford, J. A. Cawthon and E. R. Connell,
commissioners; jeff Brown, clerk.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That the proposition shall be:
To incur debt of $50, 1000 and to issue
negotiable serial bonds therefor of Road
| District No. 2, to bear per cent inter-
est, payable semiannually, and to run
for period of from one to thirty years,
for the purpose of building, constructing
and repairing permanent hard roads in
said district, as per resolution of the
Police Jury of date April 10, 1915.
The form of ballot to be used at said
election shall be as follows:
| Proposition to incur debt and issue bonds of
Road District No. 2, to the amount of $4,000, to
| run from one to thirty years, bearing RI
| interest at the rate of 5 per centum YES
per annum, payable semiannually for -
| the purpose Of building, constructing r.
and repairing bridges and permanent NO
| hard roads. -
| Proposition to cancel the tax of 5 RI
| mills, voted in said district for road YES
proposes July II, 1918, and levied by u
| ordinance OF the Police Jury July Is, r.
| 1913. NO |
| Taxable valuation, S....... -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
Trespass Notice.

"E have leased from the owners
w (until they can selD the Hen
bricks old place, located in Ward Three,
and have fenced same. We will not
allow any hunting or trespassing on said
place. WILL and Bob CAMPBELL.
l4-s WALTER G.. IvEY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
For Sale

Just few partridge size White Leg
horn BOOSTERS so cents each. Address
Box s, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
Election Proclamation,


TN accordance with an ordinance
L adopted by tia Police Jury on the
Goth day of April, 1915, notice is hereby
given, that an election will be held in
Road District No. 1, as previously Great
ed by the Police Jury of Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, on the ist day of June, 1915,
at which time there shall be submitted to
the property taxpayers, qualified electors
in said district, proposition for OF
against a special 5-mill tax for period
of ten years, beginning with the year
1915 and ending with the year 1924, both
inclusive, for the purpose of building,
constructing and repairing bridges, and
building, repairing and constructing per-
manent hard roads and maintaining
same, in Road District No. l, Bossiel
Parish, Louisiana, as fully set forth in
an ordinance passed by said Police Jury
| which is made part OF this proclama-
| ton, and is as follows, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE
Ordering an election in Road District No
of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, as pre-
viously created by the Police Jury Of
said parish, to take the sense of the
| property taxpayers of said road district
on the question OF levying special 5.
| mill tax for period Of ten years, be-
ginning with the year 1915 and ending
with the year 1924, inclusive, for the
purpose Of building, constructing and
| repairing bridges and building, repair.
ing and constructing permanent hare
roads and maintaining same in saiG
district, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Section /. Be it ordained by the Pc.
lice Jury Of Bossier Parish in legal ses.
sion convened, That under the authorit,
of the Constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana, and pursuant thereto, {
special election is hereby ordered to be
held in Road District No. |, on the 1st da,
of June, A. D. 1915, to take the sense o.
the property taxpayers qualified to vote
at such election, as provided by law, or
the question of levying annually specia
road tax Of 5 mills on the dollar of the
assessed valuation of all assessable prop
erty in Road District No. 1, Bossiel
Parish, Louisiana, for the period of ter
years, beginning with the year 1915 ane
ending with and including the year 1924
and according to law.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.
| That the purpose of this said tax as Levied
or voted and the uses for which sale
proceeds are to be used are declared te
be for the building, constructing and re-
pairing OF bridges, and building, repair
ing and constructing of permanent hare
roads and maintaining same in said dis
trict, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That notice OF election herein called shall
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
Signature of voter.

Signature of voter.
NOTICE TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the
propositions submitted upon this ballot place
cross Ky mark in the square after the word
yes. To vote, against it place similar mark
after the word mo-
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That, in the event said proposed bond
issue is approved by the qualified elect
ors as required by law, this Police Jury
shall thereafter pass such ordinances
and resolutions as may be necessary fol-
the issuance of said bonds, signatures,
negotiations, ct cGtera; and each year.
while any of the bonds are outstanding,
it shall, in addition to all other taxes,
levy special tax sufficient to pay the
interest on said bonds and to pay the
bonds becoming due the ensuing year.
Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, ETC..
That the Clerk of the Police Jury be and
is hereby instructed to have prepared
for use at said special election all nee
essary ballot boxes, tally sheets, lists Of
voters, assessed valuation of all prop
erty, and such other additional means as
are necessary to carry out the provisions
of the law in relation to such elections
10 carry, SAD proposltlon must re-
ceive majority in number and amount
of assessments of those voting.
Notice is also given that the Police
Jury of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, viii
meet at the Court House, in the town O.
Benton, La, on the 7th day of June
1915, and will then and there open ths
ballot boxes, examine and count thu
ballots, in number and amount, examin.
and canvass the returns, and declare thu
result of the election.
Given under my hand and seal of offic'
on this, the Goth day OF April, 1915.
j. C. LOGAN, President
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13

TN accordance with an ordinance
L adopted by the Police Jury on the
Goth day of April, 1915, notice is hereby
given that an election will be held in
Ward Six, Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
on Tuesday, the 1st day OF June, 1915,
at which time there shall be submitted
to the qualified electors Of said ward
a proposition for or against hogs run
ming at large in said ward, or for or
against the repeating of an ordinance
passed by the Police Jury on July 2,
1906, declaring four-wire fence to be a
legal fence in said ward; fixing the date
of election, the manner of conducting
same, etc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
AN ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE
Ordering an election held in Ward Six
of the Parish of Bossier, State Of
louisiana, for the purpose of obtain
ing the sense of the qualified electors
of said ward as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of
the Police Jury declaring fence con-
structed with wire and posts to be a
legal fence in said ward, or for or
against hogs running at large in SAID
ward; fixing the date OF election, poll
ing places; and the manner of con-
Quoting same, and qualification of the
voters.
Section i. Be it ordained by the Po-
lice Jury of Bossier Parish, louisiana,
in legal session convened, on this, the
Goth day of April, A. D. 1915, That an
election be and is hereby ordered to be
held in ward six of Bossier Parish, Lou
isiana, for the purpose of obtaining the
sense of the qualified electors of said
ward as to whether or not the Police
Jury of said Parish shall declare fence
constructed of wire and posts (four wires
stretched on posts) which posts shall be
placed not more than 10 feet apart, to
be legal fence in said Ward Six, OF
"for or against hogs running at large in
said ward.''
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That said election shall be and is hereby
ordered to be held in said Ward Six on
Tuesday, the LIST day of June, A. D.,
1915, and that the polling places now
fixed by law are hereby declared to be
the polling places to be used in this
election.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That said election shall be held under
the general election laws of the State OF
Louisiana, in so far as same shall be
governed in management and conduct
as to time of opening and closing polls
and in all other matters in so far as the
general election laws of the State Of
Louisiana are applicable to elections oil
this class and kind.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, etc..
That the ballots for said election shall
have written or printed upon them, "Fol
four-wire fence against hogs run
ming at large)" and "Against four
wire fence (for hogs running at large).'
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, etc.
That the commissioners shall make due
return of said election, together with
the ballots, ETC., according to law, to the
Clerk of the Police Jury at Benton, La.
on the 7th of June, 1915, or at time no'
later than ten days from the date Of
holding said election; and the commits.
sioners and clerks of said election fol
the three polling places are as follows
Bellevue. C. Biggs, DR.. ]. r. Sni.
| der and r. A. Gardner, commissioners:
F. E. Biggs, clerk.
Haughton II. R. Tomlinson, F. M
Britt and P. NJ. Elston, commissioners
r. M. Sandidge, clerk.
Koran-D. E. Afford, J. A. Cawthor
and E. R. Connell, commissioners; JEFF
Brown, clerk.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, etc.
That the result of the election afore-
mentioned is declared to be for OF
against the repeating of an ordinance
passed by the Police Jury of date, July
2, 1906, declaring a four fence te
be legal fence in said ward.
Done and signed officially on this, the
10th day OF April, 1915.
| j. G. LOGAN, President
1876 Police Jury of Bossier Parish. louisiana
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-05-13
An Ordinance

Benton, La, May 10, 1915. jun II
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
The Older Woman.

Never did woman OF mature years
have so much attention paid to her
wishes along sartorial lines as at the
present time Anything will do for
srdndmother' has ceased to be the
slogan since the capable middle-aged
woman has evinced desire to wear
becoming clothes. Couturieres, always
swift to feel the sartorlal pulse, are
busy making things tor tue quickened
beating of the life OF the woman Of
fifty.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Perfect in all its details was the
annual breakfast of the Clio Circle
given last Saturday at the Hotel 10.
gan. The breakfast was served in
the dining room from one long table
where place cards in the Thanksgiv-
ing ideas marked places for the
guests. The artistic decorations
were carried out in Thanksgiving
ideas and yellow roses, yellow being
the club color. A large Japanese
basket filled with fruits formed the
centerpiece on the table. At either
end of the table was chandelier
shaded in yellow A yellow rose was
paced at each plate as favors for
the members. Miss Edith Bowen act
ed as toastmistress and drew respon-
SO from the following: Mrs w o.
Robinson, THE Club; Miss Dora
Wright, old Members" and Mrs
H. d. Naisbitt, New Members, -
Following the breakfast social
hour was enjoyed on the me2zanine
koor.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

friends in Logan.
Mrs. e. Bentrod of Salt Lake Is
visiting in Logan guest Of her daugh.
ter Mrs. A NJ, Stewart.
Mr., and Mrs = A. Hill of Amer
lean Falls, Idaho, are visiting with
relatives and friends tor a few days
Mrs Clinton Kiar Is visiting in
Logan, guest of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Benson.
Mr., and Mrs Wick Stevens . OF
Salt Lake are spendinga few DAVIS in
Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Mr., and Mrs. Frank McMaster are
visiting with relatives and friends
here.
Mr. and Mrs. s j. Jeppeson came
dp from Ogden for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer /. Stoddard
leave today for their home in Lee
Grande, Oregon,
f. ssss
Miss Marie Barber returned home
Thursday from a two weeks stay in
Salt Lake.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pyper of
Salt Lake, spent Thanksgiving in Lo-
gan.
Miss Ethel Willmore came up from
Salt Lake to, spend Thanksgiving.
Miss Eva Davis is spending a few
days here, guest of Miss Orita Smith.
Mr.. Milton Powell of Salt Lake
spent part OF the week in Logan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hume spent
part of the week in Paris, Idaho.
DR.. Mark Brown OF Salt Lake was
up for Thanksgiving.
Miss Genevieve Hart OF Salt Lake
Is visiting In Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
If YOUR CHILD is ChoSS,
FEVERISH, CoNSTIPATED
Look Motheri II tongue Is coated
cleanse little bowels with "Call-
fornIa Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup of Figs" because IN
a few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gentiy
moves out OF the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed 10
take this harmless fruit laxative
Millions OF mothers keep It handy be-
cause they know its action on the
stomach. liver and bowels is prompt
and sure,
Ask your druggist for 60-cent bot
tie OF California Syrup OF Figs when
contains directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grOwn'ups.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
n Weeks Theatre PROGRAM
At The OAK

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Santag Bros. & Evans, California
Bandits. Story of their lives act
ed by themselves.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
meal OF the Navy"
"Wallinaford Adventures"
"Psthc News"
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Lillian Tucker and Edward Aug
ust in Evidence" World Feature
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
Sheen as Weather prophs,s.

Shepherds say that the wool OF the
sheep furnishes an excellent indica-
ton of weather charges. When IL is
crisp there will be no rain; when it
is limp and feels very soft to the touch
u storm is imminent.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
WITH THE SOCIETY CIRCLES

Radiant and attractive in all its
appointments was the bridge party
given yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. A. II. Thompson. The
rooms were effectively decorated
with roses and chrysanthemums. A
prize was awarded for the highest
score. Seven tables. We're filed with
players with others coming In later
for tea. The guests included were
Mesdames S. o. Stevens. Luther
Howell, +. ID. Ball, F. o. Reynolds,
Roy Bullen, Reed Shamhart. ]. C.
Walters, J, r. Shepard, Guy Thatch.
er, NJ, G. Carbon, A. l.. Cole, J a.
Widtsoe, Farley Petersen, 7. A.
Hendrickson, ID. c. Bulge, c. W
Hansen, r b West, J. W. Morrell,
l.. d. Naisbitt, l.. Langton. Wluiun
Morrell, +. w. Thatcher, Rhoda y.
Cook, o, II. Bulge, J A. McAlis.
ter, George B Hendricks, H. SAINT,
schi, r. S. McAlister, h |. Stod,
dard, Kate Preston, Orval Adams
Guy Carbon, Misses NJ. A Torgeson
Dora Wright, Nora Eliason, Mae
Kyle, Charlotte Kyle, Margaret vii
linson and Elizabeth Smith
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27
At The LYRIC

MONDAY AND TUESDAY
"Diamond From the SKY" Chapter
2S.
"Mary's Lamb" Gold Rooster in
FIVE parts.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Hazel Dawn in The Fatal Card
Paramount in Reels.
FRIDAY
Big road show Mutt and Jen' in
College.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

At the U. A. c. Woman's Club
this week at the home OF Mrs g.
w Hansen the ladies listened to a
most delightful musical prOgran.
Miss Nora Eliason rendered num-
Der Of vocal solos and Mr.. Willipm
Peterson gave some excellent piano
selections. Following delightful af-
ternoon the hostess served tea
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Mr., Reeve Richardson of the Boze.
man College, Montana, spent Thabkr:
giving In Logan. -e.rs.,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Benson spent
Thanksgiving at Lewiston.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

Mrs. A. b Ames entertained with
an informal luncheon party Monday
at her attractive home on Fifth East
street Ferns and carnations were
used with excellent decorative effect
throughout tne rooms and on the
table. Following the luncheon the
guests attended the show at the Ly-
rio. Covers were laid for Mesdames
Lorenzo Hansen, S, b, Milton, Ida
Henson, Farley b Gunnell, John L..
Baxter, A b. O'sen, Farrell Johnson.
A. b. Ames and Sarah Parks.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

A candy pun with all its attendant
gaietics was given Wednesday even
ing at the home Of Miss Ellen Mel
sen. After the candy was made card
games were enjoyed. Those enjoy.
ing the affair were Misses Rachel
liallif, Della Smith, Lucy Langton,
Ruth Barber, Mae Hendricks, Marie
pederson, Georgia Turner, Bessie
Stewart, Leatha Anderson Adeline
Barber, Margaret Bulge; Messrs
Sidney Nebeker, Durrell Hendricks,
George ECcies, Spencer Anderson,
Gibbs Langton, Cecil Christensen
Alton Harrison, Wesley Mack, Joseph
Robinson and Cyril Hammond.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-11-27

BY way Of celebrating the victory
of Harvard over Yale the local Nom
bers of the Harvard club were enter
tanned last Saturday evening at the
home Of Prof n Alvin Peterson
The rooms were radiant with ported
plants and cut flowers. Cards and
music occupied the time, after which
dainty refreshments were served
lTwentyfour guests We're included.
Prof. Brooks and Rev, u. T. Lewis
Yale graduates were special guests
| Of the evening.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-06-04
FAi0RS CANADA WAY
IN LABOR DISPUTES
Railroad Head Advocates Ex-
tension Of NeWIandS Act.

Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the
board of directors of the Southern Pa
cific company In d letter to Frank z.
Walsh, chairman of the United States
commission on Industrial relations pro-
vides a number Of suggestions for fur
thering settlement of labor disputes.
lands act to include in its arbitration
features all employees Of railroads en-
gagged in the interstate business of the
lines, in addition to those engaged in
train operation, as at present
IN view ,f the expense of arbitration
to the railroads Mr.. Kruttschnitt ad-
vocates the placing of the arbitration
board under the control of the inter-
state commerce commission so that
the same authority responsible for
increasing expenses Of the carriers
should at the same time incur cor
responding responsibility for proyid-
ing revenue to meet the expenditures /"
Mr.. Kruttschnitt is In favor of max
y
ties to a controversy when offered by
the board rather than optional as at
present. He recommends that the Ca
madam method be followed. under
which a strike or lockout is unlawful
until the questions at issue shall have
been investigated and made public
Reports Of the satisfactory opera
ton of the Canadian act and q con
yiction that like benefits would accrue
through the adoption of some of its
provisions in the United States" says
Mr.. Kruttschnitt, induced me to send
an assistant to Canada in September
1914, to learn at first hand from the
managers of Canadian railways and
from the Canadian department of labor
their experience. The opinion alike
Of railway executives and of the com
missioner of labor was that their dis
putes and investigation act was salts
factory and very successful in prevent
Ing lockouts and strikes.
In discussing the results Of our OBJ
servations with the executive heads
of some of our important railway sys-
TENS the opinion was expressed with
out exception that the provisions of the
Canadian act were most helpful in the
interests Of employers. employees and
the general public, the three parties to
every industrial disturbance"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-06-04
WOMEN POORLY PAID.
Female Workers of Philadelphia Earn
Less Than Living Wage.

approximately one-third OF the WON
en- and girls more than ten years old
In Philadelphia earn their own living,
according to the annual report of the
Consumers league. Wage statistics
gathered by this organization reveal
the fact that 81 to $S weekly is receiv-
ed by a majority of the saleswomen,
So week by the greatest number of
female clerical workers, from So to ST
by cashiers. while only 81 q week is
paid to inspectors and stock girls. The
greatest number OF messengers receive
$3.50 week each.
One-fourth OF all the women workers
in Philadelphia receive salaries of less
than So week, one-third of them less
than So and four-fifths less than $40.
careful inquiry conducted by the
league showed that $3.50 week is nee
essary to maintain woman In health
and efficiency in that city. Almost sew
en-tenths Of the women in the stores
receive less than that amount, accord
ing to the report.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-06-04
NOTES OF LABOR.


The strike in the eastern Ohio coal
fields has kept $4,000 men idle for
more than year
The United States commission on in
dustrial relations began three weeks
of public hearings at Washington on
May 4.
The number of unemployed In Great
Britain showed large falling off the
past March and April as compared with
the corresponding months of last year.
Free trips 10 England and return are
foreshadowed for skilled workmen ia
the United States and British colonies
who are willing to work in English
armament factories
The new wage scale of San Francis
co Chauffeurs' union provides for a
wage Of $4 per day for chauffeurs on
sightseeing cars and monthly wage
of $100 for ticket sellers and guido
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1915-06-04
LAWSON CONVICTED.
Colorado Mine Worker Sentenced to
Life imprisonment.

Life imprisonment
John X. Lawson. member of the In
ternational executive board of the
United Mine Workers of America for
district No, l5. VINO was tried at Trini-
dad. Colo. was adjudged guilty by the
jury. Under the Colorado statute 1t is
the duty of the jury to fix the penalty
at death or life imprisonment and it
chose the milder punishment.
Lawson was charged with the muir
der of john Nimmo, deputy of Las
Animas county, Colo, who was killed
In battle between deputies and strik-
ing coal miners near Ludlow on Oct
70, 1913. He was one of the promi-
nent lenders in the recent coal miners
strike in Colorado.
The strike was called for Sept %.
1913. On that date thousands of min
ers laid down their tools. Those living
upon the property OF the coal compa-
in tent colonies established by the un-
ion. The largest of these was at Lud
low, a few miles north Of Trinidad
1t was in one of the Ludlow fights
before the arrival of the state militia
that John Nimmo was killed Law
son was charged with the homicide on
the theory of the prosecution that he
was in charge of the tent colony and
in command OF the strikers during the
battle.
Lawson was given thirty days In
which to move for new trial, and
he was released on a $4,000 bond
The case will be appealed