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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
Election Proclamation.

State of Louisiana, | In accordance with
Parish of Bossier. the election laws
of the State of Louisiana and pursuant
to the proclamation of His Excellency,
Ruffin G.. Pleasant, notice is hereby
given and we proclaim that a general
election will be held at the various pre-
cincts as now established by law in the
Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, on
Tuesday, November 7, 1915,
for the purpose of electing Presidential
Electors, Congressman for the Fourth
Congressional District, Judge OF the
Court of Appeals for the Second Dis
trict of the Second Circuit, Judge and
District Attorney for the Second Judi
cial District, members of the Board of
School Directors of the Parish OF Bos-
sier, as we'll as to vote on Constitutional
Amendments;
The said election to be held under the
general election laws of the State OF
Louisiana, at the following precincts,
and under the supervision of the follow
ing commissioners and clerks, to-wit:
WARD ONE.
Atkins R. E. McDade, G. Garrett
and L. A. Bishop, commissioners; T. l..
Connell, clerk.
Curtis W. l. Jenkins, w. w. Smith
and M. A. McDade, commissioners;
T. w. Bledsoe, clerk.
Taylortown-J. H. Mercer, A. ]. Hall
and A. Caplis, commissioners; E. s..
| Dortch, clerk.
WARD TWO.
Benton-J. G. Ogden, Gray Stinson
and w. P. Belcher, commissioners; A.
M. Wyche, clerk.
Vanceville-J. B. Arnold, J. S. Alison
and Bernie Smisson, commissioners; j.
P. Mccain, clerk.
Bossier City,. w. Wilmington, T. P.
Switzerland and Charles Smith, COM
missiopers; A. N. Cox, clerk.
WARD THREE.
Plain Dealing J. U. Demoss, j. S.
Rodgers and Drew Cochran, commits
sioners; J. R. Honeycutt, clerk.
Alden Bridge. B. Campbell, L. S.
Neblett and J. A. Love, commissioners;
w. 0. Watson, clerk.
WARD FOUR.
Carterville-J.J J. Chamlee, J. B. John
r. r. Cheshire, clerk.
| lCG-C H. alIhCiIdtS " 3As Lo"O anu
l. A. Gleason, commissioners; 0. G.
Cason, clerk.
! WARD FIVE.
Rocky Mount-B. S. Hoffpauir, T. H.
Ford and H. D. Bounds, commissioners;
J. B. Hall, clerk.
Linton-W. S. Dalrymple, Jim Jones
and Tom Merritt, commissioners; WV.
Lay, clerk.
Evans. N. Morrison, J. E. Young
and G. B. Cocker, commissioners; R. D,
Wilmington, clerk.
WARD SIX.
Bellevue-F. E. Biggs, G. w. Biggs
and H. C. Deputy, commissioners; J. R.
Snider, clerk.
Haughton j. B. Hall, J. w. Oneal
and c. K. McClanahan, commissioners;
G. D. Sandidge, clerk.
Koran-J. A. Cawthon, E. R. Cornell
and S. E. Love, commissioners; L. r
Sapp, clerk.
Adner-E. F. Davis, N. A. Shaw and
r. A. Gardner, commissioners; M. w
Finuf, clerk.
Done and signed officially on this, the
18th day of October, A. d. 1916.
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON,
S. w. VANCE,
r. B. HILL,
Board of Supervisors of Election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.

From the Banner CT Get. 20, 1SG6-Bellevue.]
"New Orleans Cotton Market-Cotton
higher; low middling SO and 80 cents.
New York-Cotton and 2cents higher;
midling II and - cents; gold 1853. The
steamer Hclvetia arrived yesterday with
twenty cases Of cholera on board. Four
teen deaths, including four from cholera,
occurred during the passage"
'sThe London Times pronounces every
thing 'hopelessly rotten and corrupt in
the English navy. What reflection
for the country that needs no bulwarks,
no towers along the Steep" ct is
rather astonishing that the British navy
should have been allowed to fall so low
at any time, since the British have
always depended upon it for their safety.
A paragraph in these columns last week
showed that in 1866 the navies of both
America and France were superior In
armored ships to the navy of Great
Brittany
ut CUutu Is W DS given III 4Oe'i WI .
Wendal Phillips threatens the block
and axe; Brownlow, the torch and tur-
pentine; Forney, impeachment; Butler,
murder and arson; and sanity Thad
Stevens, the penitentiary or hell" CAT
this day the reader might view the fore
going as a joke. But it was no joke.
The Radicals had just won the Congress
sional elections at the North and they
followed up their victory by attempting
to impoach President Andrew Johnson.
Though they failed in this they sue
cecded in making the South very hard
place for decent white man to live in
for ten years. Many of the Southern
leaders were really sent to prison, others
were driven from the country and all
were prosecuted and Inundated. The
years that followed the war were more
bitter to the South than those of war;
LOCAL.
The following are extracts from the
Police Jury proceedings approved Sep
TENDER %, 1866: "Be it enacted, etc,
That r. J. Martin, B. F. Martin, c. C.
Martin and E. A. Martin be and they
are hereby appointed to work on the
road from Concord Church to the Wire
Road, under Jackson Cannon. That the
Parish Jail, built by J. D. Watkins, be
and the same is hereby received as com
pleted, according to contract. That the
ialer of Bossier be and he is hereby en-
titled to charge and collect the sum OF
81 per day for each prisoner kept by him
in the Jail of said parish. That William
Lay be and he is hereby appointed over
seer of the Bellevue and Shreveport
middle road in the place of J. A. Haynes
and he is hereby required to work it
That w. G. Busby and P. B. Thompson
be and the same are hereby transferred
and added to the list of hands formerly
apportioned to H. Lawrence on the
Moscow road"
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The New Clarion
Continued from Page One.

On earth, she may have Gloried in the
pity you had fer that pore cousin o
yore'n that was so weak an i'll treated.
She may have thought that yOre great
wrath agin Craig was beautiful and
even divine. She may have felt that in
dom what you done you was an agent
fer good-fer we know that God his
self condemns sech creatures an
scourges 'em with the lash Of con-
science; but. Abe. Abe, listen to me.
The sperit O. yore ma may be uneasy
now, fer she sees you waverin' on the
brink of lastin' wrong. She sees you
under the greatest temptation O yOre
whole life, an no doubt she's afeard
you won't be strong enough to resist
She knows that you know an innocent
young fellow is -sufferin' fer some'n' he
never done. an fer all we know she
may be standin' here at this minute
pleadin' with you the best she kin not
to take a false step. 1t may be her
that's maxim me say this to you. Abe.
it is fer you to decide You kin walk
straight ahead into Gods light, or you
kin stumble on into the DEVILS dark
ness"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
Thirty Years Ago.

From the Banner Of Oct q, lSS6-Belleyue.
"Therc are just twelve days left for
Capt. Andrew Hero, Republican nominee
for Congress in the Second District, to
see how close he can get to the Office"
(Suppose there is no Republican NOM
inee this year. Republicans in louisiana
have long since given it up.)
LOCAL.
The following items are taken from
the proceedings of the Police Jury OF
October ii, 1886: "Members present, E.
S. Dortch, President; W. B. Boggs, D.
E. Griffin, W. M. Abney and Thomas
Lyles. A petition was granted for the
holding of an election in Ward Three
prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liqu-
ors. The tax collector of Bossier Parish
was authorized to accept from the Vicks-
burg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Company s4i5.4t in full payment OF
parish taxes, interest and penalties for
the year 1883, and Si250.S0 in full pay
ment of parish taxes, interest and pen
alties, for the year 1884; and further
that the Parish OF Bossier reserves all
rights of action against the railroad CON-
pany and its assigns for all taxes prior
to the year 1888 and subsequent to the
year 1851 The following change of
road was authorized On the public road
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
House Bill No. 24S.
| By Mr.. Shell,

House Bill No. 24s. by Mr.. She'll
An Act
Submitting to the people of the State of
Louisiana an amendment to Article
273 of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana.
Section /. Be It resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurring, That the follow
ing amendment to Article 273 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be and the same is hereby submitted to
the qualified electors OF the Stat at the
congressional election to be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in
the month of November, of the year
1915, to-wit:
"Article 273. Every railroad or other
corporation, organized or doing bust
ness in this state under the laws or
authority thereof, shall have and main
tain a general office in this state for the
transaction of it's business where trans
shall be kept for public inspection books
in which shall be recorded the amount
of capital stock subscribed, the names
of the owners OF stock, the amount
owned by them, respectively, the amount
of stock paid in, and by whom, the
transfers. Of said stock, with the date of
| transfer, the amount. of it's assets and
| liabilities, the names and places Of resi-
| dence Of its officers. All public service
| corporations organized under the laws
of the State of Louisiana shall main
tain in this state in charge Of one or
| more Of the general officers of such COM
pany their general Offices for the opera
ton and conduct OF the business OF such
corporation"
Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the qualified voters of the
State Of Louisiana for adoption or rejec-
ton at the Congressional election to be
held on the first Tuesday next following
the first Monday in November, 1916.
That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: "For the proposed amend
ment to Article 273 of tho Constitution
OF the State of Louisiana, relative to
public service corporations" and the
words: "Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 273 OF the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, relative TO
public service corporations; and each
elector shall indicate, as provided in the
general election laws of the state,
whether or not he votes for or against
the amendment.
A true copy Of House Bill No. 2i8, by
Mr.. Shell, proposing an amendment to
Article 273 of the Constitution Of the
State of Louisiana adopted by the Cen
cral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
session of 1916. JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
PUBLISHERS NoTIcE-House Bill No. 2tS, as
shown in print above, is published in lien of Act
No. 207, shown in print (bGt crossed OUT in part
two ct the Banner: Cory for House Bill No.
2lS was not received at this Office until the entire
copy as shown in part two Of the Banner had
been put in type and printed. The substitute bill
is correct and viii be submitted to the voters of
the state in the November election instead of the
original, copy for which was furnished in error.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
BEHOLD THIS PAQUIN!

Blush green broadcloth is what ma
dame chose for this suit. The vested
jacket is made with a fitted back and
tight Citing waist. the vest being
sage green silk brocaded in metal and
silk floss. The full skirt has short
hip yoke, and the daring collar leaves
no doubt about its destination being
the back of the jaunty turban-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
STYLES IN LINGERIE.

The newest underwear is exceedingly
soft and light in weight, The comDina-
ton of crepe de chine with sheer silk
Grape. with net and With wash satin
lines.
Camisoles are again in vogue. par
ticularly in the crepe de chine and
wash satin designs. Those with ribbon
shoulder straps are preferred to the
kind made with shaped bands
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
Ten Years Ago.

From the Banner of Oct. Is, 1906-Benton.
GREY. Sam P. Jones, the we'll known
evangelist, of Carterville, Ca, died early
Monday of heart failure in a sleeping
car near Perry, Ark. He had been con-
Quoting most successful revival at Ok
lahoma City and was on his way home
to attend family reunion Tuesday, it
being the fifty-ninth anniversary of his
BIRTH"
"Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of JET
ferson Davis, President of the Confed-
eracy, died in New York City at 1926
o'clock Tuesday night" "a letter has
recently been published for the first
time, which was written after Mrs. Davis
and her daughter, Miss Winnie Davis
had settled in New York, that throws
some light upon the cause of theil
dwelling in that city. The widow and
her daughter were left without means
after the death OF Mr.. Davis. Mrs
Davis went to New York to read the
proofs of her husbands book, then il
the press. The publishing house failed
and they were left in New York in almost
| destitute circumstances. A New York
| newspaper offered Miss Winnie Davis q
position as society reporter and from
her earnings in this work she supported
her mother and herself. Many unkinG
| things were said in the Southern press
of the widow and her daughter in regard
to their "gay society life' in the New
York Four Hundred. The letter alluded
to reflects 10 gaiety but great deal Of
sadness and degree of poverty. TWAS
also during this period of sore need thai
Mre. Davis refused an offer of $4,000
for the jefferson Davis home and solo
the place to the Sons of Veterans
for $4,000 in order that it might be pre-
served as an historic place for the South
instead Of passing from hand to hand as
private property and perhaps falling
into decay
|
"Miss Dollie Cabeen and Miss Dors
Williams left Thursday OF last week tc
visit Miss Williams home in Antioch
Claiborne Parish, and will not return fol-
two weeks or more. We are indeed
pleased to note that Miss Dollie is able
to be up and out again"
"Miss Sue Marye Johnson, daughter
of Mr.. W. Fl. Johnson, Of VAUDEVILLE
and niece of Mrs. James Singleton
Swami, of Swannhaven, was united il
marriage to Mr.. William Dixon Leonard
in Denver, Colo, the "a instant. The
happy young couple expect to make
their home in Salt Lake City, Utah
The editor extends congratulations.
The following items are culled from
the Haughton correspondence: "Mis'
Clifford Connell has been visiting on tn:
river several days, and was present a
the Raines-Horne nuptials." "Cottor
has been coming in rapidly during stht
past week, and has had the Duty CIR
overrun each day. Mr.. McAnn viii
start his new gin this week, which viii
relieve the congestion" 1.-THE ladies O
the Methods Aid have met with so much
success in raising funds to enlarge thei
church that they have about decided t
postpone the work until spring, when ;
new church will perhaps be built, instead
of repairing the old building"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19

Department OF the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La.
September n, 1916
NOTICE is hereby given that William
~ Erasmus Glassell, of Shreveport,
Parish Of Caddo, State of Louisiana, has
filed at this office his application to enter
under the provisions Of Section 1906 or
2307, Revised Statutes CT the United
States, the following described land, viz:
The south half of northeast quarter of
section 50, township 20, north, range IA,
west. Louisiana meridian, containing
1912 acres. =
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or desiring
TO object. because Of the mineral char
acter Of the land, or for any other
reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should file their aftIdavits of protest at
this office on or before the 18th day of
November, 1915.
4o-e E. D. GIANELLoNI, Register.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
ii1e Rest Hour.

Bobby, why aren't you playing
with your cousin Ethel?''
Gee whiz, mother. Don't l get an
hour off at noon? "-Puck.
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Posted!

4 LII persons are hereby warned that
IA my plantation and pasture prop
erty located near Benton are posted, and
this notice is being published to further
comply with the trespass law. Hunting,
fishing and promiscuous trespassing viii
not be tolerated and prosecutions will
follow if such are persisted in. This
means to include all
T. W. W. STINsoN.
Benton, La, Sept, IA, 1916.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
SEcriH''S Sale.

Mrs. Mamie D. Carson VS.. Estate Of J. A Hill.
No. q, 405. In District Court, Caddo Parish,
Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, I 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, October 81,
1916, the following described property,
to-Wit:
Lots 7 and of the billiard place, as
per map recorded in the Clerks Office of
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, with all i'm
provements thereon; containing acres.
Terms of Sale-For cash and on terms
of credit, without the benefit of ap-
praisement, to pay and satisfy the sum
of $212.50 (note) now due, and note
for S212.50, due March Is, 1917, and a
like note due March 1e, 1918, and a like
note due March is, 1919, with s per cent
per annum interest on each OF said notes
from March is, 1915, until paid.
J. F. EDWARDS, i
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Sept. Il, 1916. DOT 10
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19
Land Entry No. GS,O31.

Liilu NLHlTy w. SC,O,OA.
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
September q, 1867
NOTICE is hereby given that Joseph
~ Homer Jordan, of Shreveport, Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana, has
filed at this Office his application to enter
under the provisions of Section 1906 or
2307, Revised Statutes OF the United
States, the following described land, viz {:
The southeast quarter of southwest
quarter of section s, township 20, north,
range IA, west, Louisiana meridian, con-
tanning 1888 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the lands described, or desiring
to object, because of the mineral char
acter of the land, or for any other rea-
son, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their affidavits of protest at this
office on or before the 18th day of No
vember, 1916.
4c-e E. D. .GIANBLLoNI, Register.
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Number AZ.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-19

PUBLISHERS NoTIcE.-House Bill No 2tS, as
shown in print above, is published in lien of Act
No. 207 shown in print (bGt crossed OUT in part
two Of the Banner. Cory for House Bill No.
24S not received at this Office until the entire
copy shown in part two Of the Banner had
been put in type and printed. The substitute bill
is correct and will be submitted TO the voters of
the state in the November election instead of the
original, copy for which was furnished in error. |
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Land Entry No. OS,O:}2.

Department OF the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
Sentanher n 1llR y
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09

The demands in this controversy have not been
presented in our Judgment for the purpose Of fixing
definite daily period Of labor nor reduction in the
existing hours OF labor change in methods OF opera
tion but for the real purpose of accomplishing an
increase in wages of approximately One Hundred
Million Dollars per annuIn g per cent for the
in railroad freight train and yard service represented
by the labor organizations in this matter
After careful examination of the facts and patient
and continuous consultation with the Conference
Committee OF Managers. and among ourselves, we
have reached clear understanding of the magnitude
OF the questions and of the serious consequences to
the railroads and to the public involved in the decision
of them
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09
LATE WAR NEWS

ROME, Sept. 9.-Italian reverses on
the Trentino front are officially ad.
mitted. The Austrians, after an in
tense bombardment, captured the
Italian trenches at Adige and in the
Arasa valley sectors. The Austrian
losses were heavy.
BERLIN, Sept, 9.--flussian attacks
on the Dneister front in Gal!cia last
night were repuised and 1000 Rus
SLAMS were captured.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-Fierce artillery
ing continues on the Dorian and Stru
ma fronts.
PARIS, Sept. 9.--The French have
taken 1900 German prisoners in the
last six days
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09

effort is required for the public welfare, would Do
harmful beyond calculation
The widespread effect upon the industries of the
country as a whole is beyond measure or appraise,
ment al this time and agree with the nsstent and
widespread public concern over the gravity Of the
situation and the consequences Of a surrender by the
railroads in this emergency
In like manner we are deeply impressed with tho
sense Of responsibility maintain and keep open
the arteries OF transportation which carry the life
blood Of the commerce OF the country, and Of the
consequences that will flow from even temporary
interruption OF service the railroads but the
issues presented have been raised above and beyond
the social and monetary questions involved, and
the responsibility for the consequences that may
arise will rest upon those that provoked it
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

U. S. Marshal a. q. Gray OF Carson
City is here today. after visit tc
Ruby Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Lsins are here
on visit from their beautiful ranch
at North Fork.
Mr.. }. p. Hunsertord OF salt Lake Is
here today,
Mr.. and Mrs. }. n. Miller OF Lone
Mountain are here today.
Mr.. p. A Nelson o: jsrbldge Is here
today
LOST.-TpS months old brown COG.
Newfoundland and bulldog. a child's
treasured pet Bring 70 Independent
office u9-l6.
wANTED-work as cook. house
keeper. manager or helper. at hotel,
boarding .house or ranch. Experienced
matron. Call Club lodging house.
room 4. u9-16.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09

actual experience their judgment approves the
President may fix, not, however, less than thrsS
months.
(c} In view Of the far-reachng consequences Of the
declaration made by the President, accepting the
hour day not only upon the railroads and the classes
of labor involved directly in this controversy but 70
the public and upon all industry, Il plain that
before the existing conditions changed the whole
subject in far It affects the railroads and their
employees, should be investigated and determined BY
q Commission to be appointed by the President q
such standing to compel attention and respect to
its findings The judgment Of such a Commission
would be helpful basis for adjustments with labos
and such legislation intelligent public opinion, %
informed might demand.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09

IA The railroads will effective September l. 1916
keep the time OF all represented in this movement
upon hour basis and by separate account monthly
with each man, maintain record OF the difference
between the money actually earned by him the
present basis and the amount that would have been
earned upon an hour basis-overtime each basis
TO be computed pro rata.
The amounts so shown will be subject to the
decision OF the Commission provided for in Paragraph
(c) OF this memorandum and payable in money as
may be directed by said Commission its findings and
decision
d. The Interstate Commerce Commission to
supervise the keeping of these accounts and report the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-09
Problem Threatens Democracy Itself

Ihe strike will be forced best paid
class of borcrs the world
for transportation efficiency.
The problem presented railroad bsne,, world
but involving democracy ITSELF presents question whether anu
should
o the the of
uAri HOLD
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