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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12

Il 4 Ill, that must nave been SuSy
Thomasr' Abner said to Abe.
I'M II remember her. She had a
sad. sweet face didn't
know she was any kin o yore'n.
mammy's side"
''She was the youngest one O the
children my mothers sister Molly left
when she died." Abe answered. How
Craig managed to fool 'er as he did !
don't know. He was old enough to be
her daddy an as quarrelsome as a
bear. Oh, l know lot more that !
could tell you, but jest can't"
"She certainly was to be pitied." Alb
| ner was looking away at the sky In
the west, which still held faint red
glow of the passing daylight. Il
haven't seen 'er, though, fer several
| months now
You never will ag'in," Abe said, his
| great breast rising high and falling.
"Oh, Is that so?" 'Abner went on
| Then she's left the country?'
'"Yes; the Norton family-folks that
had been good to 'er an overlooked her
misfortune-was movin' out to Texas
on farm. They didn't like to leave
'er so destitute. an they said they
thought maybe change O climate
would do 'er good an in time make 'er
| forgit Craig"
| well, l hope it did 'er good, Abe"
| There was just hint of delay In
Fulton's response. Then his face dark
ened, and his voice quivered under a
flood Of passion. ''She died." he said.
''The medicine-the operation-or what
ever it was killed her. Mrs. Norton
wrote ME all about 1t. Susy suffered
awful She was in her right mind up
to the very last minute. She sent me
il message-said I was the only Twin
kin she ever had that had treated her
half decent"
How God could let man like Craig
live as long as he did is wonder to
me-" Abner said. II feel better about
Howard's case now than l did, Abe
an I'm glad run across you. La, ef
Susy Thomas had jest "a been his fust
cousin now jury would clear i'm
without leavin' Their seats. Eff / was
OH jury in case like that Id git 'em
to- give three whoopin' cheers fer the
accused, an we'd ride i'm out O court
OIL our shoulders an take i'm in tri
umph from one end o. town to t'other
But pore Howard. he hain't got nc
claim like that to help him out!"
II don't believe Howard done it,
Abe said, futile stare in his eyes
"You say he claims he didn't. an thai
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
He Was Riuht.

A man rushed to the entrance of a
innatic asylum in the middle of the
night and yelled to the keeper to let
him in.
"Let me in!' he cried. Il have std
denly gone insane
The keeper woke up. thrust his head
out Of first story window and het-
lowed down in rage:
what? Come here at this time of
night? Man. you must he crazyr'-
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
CHAPTER XXI.
SEspicions,

"a TtOW, the matter Is like this, y
Nt continued Pole, IAN l want
I'M you to think, think hard on '.is,: it. fer
I'm all balled up an hardly
know what believe an what don't
believe. Now. In the fust place, 1t is
impossible to even start on hunt like
this unless you have some little thing
oS some particular person to aim at.
Now, I've got this much to start on.
an" it is all have got. The Lord
knows it is small enough when you
realize that you may be suspectin' an
innocent man an one without dollar
to defend hisse'f with. You remember
the da. Howard an Craig met In town
an had that row? Well. that mornin',
just as Craig was startin' off to town.
I happened to be In Trumbley's piece
O. Woodland on the slope oyerlookin'
Craig'S farm. l was up thar to see
about some trees I'd agreed to cut
down and stack up in cords fer Trunl-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
A BARGAIN

| offer for sale an 80-acre tract of as
fertile piece OF hill land as can be
found in this section, located within
three miles of Plain Dealing. The
improvements consist Of IL acres in
a high state of cultivation. There
are no buildings. This property can
be bought for one-half cash, balance
on terms of one, two or three years,
with s per cent per annum interest.
A new school building is now being
erected within a half mile of the
property-making it more desirable.
This is the best bargain you will
have offered you. If you want a
home act quick. Address
j. T. MANRY, Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12

monuments and Iron Fences.
Fifticth year in Shreveport, and twenty-third
year of satisfactory service in this business.
1t, 1911 Texas Avenue. Take Fair Grounds cars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20
MASTERS SALE.
State of South Carolina, County {

State of South Carolina, County of
Bamberg.
R. L. Farrell, ct al, plaintiffs, VS..
Mrs. A. C. Farrell, defendant.
By virtue of a decree of the court
of common pleas for Bamberg coun-
ty, in the above entitled case, dated
January 10Th, 1915, I, H. c. Folk,
Master for Bamberg county, will sell
to the highest bidder for cash, on
Monday, February I, 1916, during
the legal hours of sale, at the court
house door, Bamberg, S. c., the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
/. Cali that certain piece, parcel,
or tract of land lying, being and sit
uate in the county of Bamberg and
State of South Carolina, containing
nine and nine-tenths G 9-10) acres,
and bounded on the North by lands
of John Cooner; on the East By lands
of Mrs. A. G.. Farrell; on the South
by the public road known as the
Charleston-Augusta public road, and
on the West by lands Of the estate OF
Angus Patterson
9. All that piece, parcel, or tract
VI lduu SlttdlCu Ill i !Sll OAAu SN'A
ship, in the county of BarnWell (now
Bamberg) and State aforesaid, con-
tanning fifty acres, bounded on the
North by lands of Mrs. Ann Tucker
and J. G. Smoak; on the East by
lands of Mrs. Ann Tucker and es-
tate of J. C. Miley; on the South by
lands of the estate of ]. G. Miley; on
the West by lands of Aaron Rentz.
Sr."
8. "All that piece, or parcel OF
land lying and being in Fish Pond
township, county of Bamberg, con-
tanning thirty-fve acres, more or
less, bounded as follows: North by
lands of D. B. Rhoad and John
Cooner; East by Branchville road;
South and West by lands of D. b.
Rhoad.'
Purchaser to pay for papers, and
if the successful bidder fails to COM
ply with his or her bid within rea-
sonable time. then the said Master
shall readvertise the said land and
sell the same at the next salesday,
and so on from time to time. until
bidder is found to comply. The re-
sale to be at the risk of the former
purchaser. H. c. FOLK,
Master for Bamberg County.
Bamberg, S. c., Jan. 19. 1915.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

Mrs w. l. Johns, of Baldock,
spent yesterday in the city.
w. D. Bennett, Esq, is among
the court visitors this week.
james E. Davis, ESQ.,, of Barn
we'll, was in the city on Tuesday.
"A. H. Ninestein, Esq, Of Black
Vile, attended court in Bamberg
Tuesday
Mr.. Thomas Black spent several
days last week in the West purchas-
ing stock.
Herbert E. Gyles, ESQ.,, of the
Aiken bar, is attending court in Bam-
berg this week.
Mrs. J. B. Black, of Beaufort, is
spending two weeks in the city with
her son, Mr.. j. G. Black.
Mr.. G. Frank Bamberg has re-
turned to the city from the West,
where he went to buy mules.
Mrs. Walter Dukes and chill
dren, of Branchville, are spending
some time in the city with relatives.
DIR. H. J. Stuckey, who has been
spending several weeks with relatives
at Bishopville, has returned to the
city.
Mrs. NJ. L. Johns, Mrs. S. R.
Wilson and little Louise Johns spent
last weekend in Baldock with rela-
tives.
Mrs. j. A. Byrd, Miss Lalla Byrd
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Henderson
and Miss FRANKIE Folk spent last
weekend in Aiken with friends and
relatives.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20
Banlberg Delegation.

Among the new measures intro
duced in the general assembly are
the following offered by members of
the Bamberg delegation:
DIR. Black-To require the State
board of health to make the Wasser-
man blood test without charge.
,Mr. Carter-To amend section 81
S12 of the code Of laws of 1912, vol
ume L, as amended by an act re-
lated to penalty for failure to pay
discharged laborers.
Mr.. Carter-Defning the liability
of railroads for injuries to en-
ployees.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20
Methodist Missionary Meeting.

The women of the Methodist Mis-
sionary society had delightful. and
profitable literary and social meet
ing at the church on Tuesday after
noon. The hostesses were Mesdames
E. O. Kirsch and John Barr. Every
woman present assuredly is grateful
to these two ladies for their thought
fulness to us.
Mrs. Still kindly played for US.
The meeting was, opened with pray
er, followed by the devotional, busi-
ness and literary programme, and
lastly, the meeting took the form of
social
The president, Mrs. E. o. Kirsch,
was in the chair, and majority of
our members and five visitors came
to this first meeting of the new year.
Second Corinthians, S:7-9 and Mark,
14:1-9, and comments on these les
sons were read by Mesdames Adams,
Rowell, B. w. Simmons and Miss
Cleckley.
We were exhorted to abound in
grace and were shown conspiracy
against our Lord and how that, while
at meal,s' in the home of Simon, of
Bethany, woman, who loved great
", came in and broke an alabaster
box of precious ointment on Christ's
head. Some one complained at this
waste, so called, but Christ showed
how, that with heart of compass
sionate love, the woman was prepar-
ing him for his burial We have the
poor with us all the while and we
may do them good if we will, but
Christ said: "Me We have not al
ways
The treasurer's report for the
year 1915 amounted to s522.S0. We
are sorry to see this falling off, but
trust that we shall do great things
this year.
Mesdames Adams and John Jones
we're appointed to fix communion for
next first Sunday.
The officers, with the exception Of
Mrs. Herbert Delk, agent of "The
Voice." resigned, were reelected. Mrs.
w. D. Rhoad was elected to fill the
one vacancy.
An excellent paper, prepared by
Mrs. Kirsch, was read by Mrs. w.
P. Jones.
"Earth's Voice." poem, was read
by Miss B. L. Black
The president spoke of our duty
and privileges this year. She urged
us 70 pledge literally, in view of the
great. need, and further challenged
the women to a system of tithing.
Pledge cards, appropriately word
ed, were distributed. One hundred
and forty-six dollars was pledged,
and We have reason to expect much
from some absentees.
Mrs. Fowler joined our organiza-
ton. We welcome her and others
who join us.
A delightful salad course, with cof-
fee, was served at the close of one
OF our best meetings.
BESSIE LEE BLACK,
Recording Secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20

Mr.: B. F. Morris, of Culverton,
Ca, is attending. court in Bamberg
this week. Mr.. Morris is a former
Bamberg citizen, having resided in
the Ehrhardt section.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20

found they had a balance Of SIT 1885
and the board would drop the request
of $4,000 for equipment. The board
asked for s325,000 for maintenance
and he earnestly urged that every
cent of this be appropriated. All this
money was needed for the best and
proper treatment He felt fully JUS
titled in the employment of DR.. Will
liams which ran up to February Is,
1915. He explained that DR.. Will
liams received no perquisites and on
ly a straight salary of $500 per
month and not single perquisite.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-20

S1mo, out CQo ones llldI He gave "0A =
sufficient.
The chief executive specified
the various efforts being put forth
for occupational training of the pa
tients, and told of the rapidly awak-
ening interest among the patients
under the new treatment. Those pa
tients now having congenial occupa-
tions number 500.
Gov. Manning stressed what can
be accomplished with care and effort.
He then gave the story of a. little
seven-year-old child from Dillon suf-
fering from pellagra. He had per-
sonally watched this and other cases
and how this child has been restored
to health and she is now a healthy
and beautiful child. The little girl
had bound herself to the nurses and
all and the child did not want to go
home and the physicians had to turn
away to prevent the tears coming.
One other case was related of how
a mother was cared for. He related
how every morning there was con-
ference of the physicians and how
the doctors went to the root of
things, and how such study was &C
complishing real good In this case
overwork was the primary cause and
the cure has been permanent.
Some Statistics.
Gov. Manning said the regents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
NEW COINS READY
 FOR DISTRIBUTION

Washington. Aug. 31.--If some Ono hands you silver coin tomorrow that has an unfamiliar look, don't refuse it in the belief that it is counterfeit or O: foreign origin. The probabilities are that it will be a sample of Uncle Sans new mintage, which is about to be placed in circulation in compliance with the law that requires a change in the designs of the silver pieces once i1 every twenty years.
 The new coins now ready for circu- lation consist of half dollars, quarter dollars and dimes. For more thau a month the United States hints in Philadelphia, Denver and San Fran cisco have been turning them out at rat of about $40,000 worth a day, so that now the amount on hand is sufficient to be placed in circulation ever the entire country within the next few days.
 The design of the new half-dollars is considered higher type of art than the coins that have for so long been familiar. The markings are not so prominently cut and the coin has a much smoother appearance. On one side of it is the figure of the Goddess of Liberty holding in one arm a bunch Of olive branches. Above the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
REPORTS OF
 MARKETS COTTON---GRAIN-LIVESTOCK.
New York Cotton.

New York, Aug. 31-The cotton mar kct showed renewed nervousness early today and fluctuations were ir- regular preceding the publication of the governments crop report. Liver pool was evidently unsettled and the market here 0nencd at decline of 76r II points in response to a break in the English market attributed to pre- report liquidation. IIonses with liverpool connections were good buyers of near months here, however. while covering by scattering October shorts were stimulated by transportation un- ccrtainties and that delivery rallied from l3. 13c to l5.12c. or about points net higher during the early trading, while January sold Up from l5.63c to i'.16c, or back to wthia points of last nights close.
 The government report placing the condition of the crop at 6l.2 or inc lowest on record for August 9. and indicating 9 lint yield of only 11,S00,- GOO bales, with average condition fol the balance of the season. was fol- lGWed by a sensational advance. Realizing was heavy enough to cause slight reactions after the first big rush of buying orders, but fresh de mand steadily broadencd and the mar kct was excited during the noon hour, with January contracts selling Up to l6.30c CT 70 points above last nights close, and into new high ground for the season.
 Gotten closed irregular. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
Gotten closed irregular. The range:
 Previous
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans. Aug. 31.-A slumping market in Liverpool caused large sell ing of cotton around the opening of the market here today, on which prices fell 14m22 points. Fresh buy ing met the decline and there was a rapid recovery, the market standing at a net loss of only 3 points on the most active months at the end of the first half hour of business.
 Up to 10 o'clock, the hour at which the bureau report on condition was is sued, thc market was moderately quiet, bnt after that the widest ac- tivity prevailed. The condition fig urcs of 6l.2 per cent of the normal considered here the lowest on record created wave of buying on which, toward noon. prices were lifted 730 so points, or $i bale on the strong est months over the lowest levels Of the morning, and 5SM62 points above the last prices of yesterday Heavy profit taking met the advance, but did not check it for some time.
 Although profit taking increased in the afternoon the offerings were well absorbed and in the trading up to 80 the advance over Wednesdays close was widened to 62M64 points, which put the maj ket 770DS4 ponts over the lowest level today.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance of 56W5S points. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
LITTLE ROCK AIDS
 BAUXITE STRIKERS

Little Rock, Aug. 31-Orgaaized la DOT i'll Little Rock has agreed to sup port the striking miners at Bauxite until they win ther strike.
 The Little Rock Trades and Labor council has taken up the matter and appointed a committee of five to make a direct appeal to every labor orgaf$- zation in the city for assistance. Blank pledges of merchandise to be charged 10 the account of the donor are being circulated "for the starving BauXitc miners," and are being gen erous!y signed. There are 1000 mem- bers of organized labor in Little Rock and Argenta, and it is estimated that there are 1000 of them who will contribute one dollar a month each. The negro hod-carriers union has con tr1buted $35 for the strikers.
 It is said there are about 200 of the strikers. or about one half of those on strike, who will receive strike benefits. and this numbeer would in- crease if the strike contnles long.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that in and pursuant to an order of the Jeffer- son Chancery court made in the cause whfrei Karoline Metzger is plaintiff and Albert Metzger is defendant. we, Earl s. Wood, appointed commission CTS by the court in said cause, will sell to the highest bidder at the front door of the courthouse in the, City of Pine Bluff, Jefferson county, Arkan- sas, the following described real prop erty, lying and being situate in Jes- ferson county, Arkansas, to-wit:
 Beginning at the Northwest corner of the NE IA NE IA of Section 31, Township South, Range West, thence South POP Chains to the South west Corner of the NE IA NE IA of Section 31, Township South, Range 9 West, thence East along South side of NE IA NE IA 31-6-9 1O.3 Chaims to the center of the public road; thence along said road Novth 27 de- grees w Chains, N 13 degrees 30 w 6.37 Chains, thence N IF degrees w 5.2S Chains thence N 2S degrees w to North line of the NE IA NE IA of Section 31, Township South, Range West, thence w 4.85 Chains to NV corner of NE 1-4 NE IA of Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 9 West to point of beginning with all privileges and appurtenances thereuntO belonging.
 Said sale to be for cash and sub ject to the approval of the Jefferson Chancery court. Said sale to be held at noon September the 18th, 1916.
 EARL s. WOOD.
 THEO WOLLERMAN,
 A. WOLLERMAN,
 S-1S-15-9-1 Commissioners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Corinne l.. Knox, plaintiff vs. Lizzie Spencer, Kate Duncan, Emma Eading- ton, Susie Maxwell, Freeman Spencer, and Frank Spencer. defendants. The defendant, Frank Spencer, inn pleaded with .Lizze Spencer. Kate Duncan, Emma Eddington, Susie Max well and Freeman Spencer, is warned to appe ar in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Corinne L. Knox.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 17th day of August. A. D. 1916.
 F. M. REEVES, Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01

figure are the words, "In God we trust; below, it is the word "Liberty.' On the opposite side of the coin there is spread eagle grasping an oak twig in his talons as tho stands upon 8 rock. At the top is printed "The United States Of America" and at the bottom Half Dollar"
 One side of the new quarter has the full figure of I woman coming through gate in wall. On the opposite side is the head of woman. Over the head is printed the word Iiberty" and in the lower left hand corner the date. The obversc slide of the coin has a bundle of Roma fasces" tied tightly together, with an axe and a strong oak stick Below the cutting is the Latin quotation, "E pluribus unum"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
COTTON CROP 0F ll,S0O,00O BALES
 U. s. ESTIMATE
Prospect of Further Deteri- oration Indicates Even
 Smaller Yield.

Washington. Aug 31.-Further de- terioration of the growing cotton crop during August has reduced the esti- mated final production by 1,116,O00 bales 70 a total of 11,SOo,GOO bales.
 That forecast of production was made today by the department of agriculture, passing it's calculation on the condition of the crop on August 9.
 That compares with 12.916,oO0 bales forecast from July 9 condition re- ports and 14,266,000 bales forecast from conditions existing June 20. Last year's production was 11,191, 1920 bales, two years ago 16,134,930, three years ago 14,156,4S6, and four years ago 13,- 703,421. During July heavy storms caused damage to the crop, causing a loss in production calculated at l,350,G00 bales.
 The condition on August 25 was 61.2 per cent of normal, compared with 72.3 last month, 69.2 last year and 72.5, the average of the last ten years on August 9.
 Weather conditions during August were not the best for cotton. In parts Of the belt there was too much rain and in others the weather was too hot and dry, and there was lack of rain fall. Toward the end of the period there was some improvement in cen- tral and northea stern districts. but the crop was in very unsa isfactory condition in practically all of the Gulf states. Excessive heat was making rapid progress difficult in picking in Arkansas, although this work was making satisfactory progress iii the remainder of the cotton states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
Legal Notices
 WARNING ORDER.

In the ChaHcery Court Of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Sallie Lowery, plaintiff vs. Arch LoWery, defendant
 The defendant, Arch Lowery, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Salle Lowery. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 31st day of August, A. D. 1916. 1
 r. M. REEVES. Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. C. 9-1-S-15-22-29.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
BISHOP RANDOLPH so.

Norfolk Va. Aug. 31.-The Rt, Rev. Alfred N. Randolph. Episcopal bishop of Southern Virginia, was the recipient of many greetings today on the oc- casion of his eightieth birthday an- adversary. Bishop Randolph is a ma tive of Virginia and has passed virtu- ally his entire career in this staate. He was consecrated coadjutor bishop of Virginia in 1883 and ten years later became bishop of the new diocese of -outhern Virg mia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local rerne- dies. and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incur. constitutional disease. and therefore re- quires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney X O., Toledo, Ohio. is the only taken internally. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address, r. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo o.
 Sold by Drr ggiets. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-09-01
PLAN ORGANIZATION
 UTILIZE BOAT LINES
New Orleans Association of Commerce Takes Lead ill Movement to Re
 place Railroad Service.

New Orleans, Aug. 30.-An appeal for cooperation by chambers of com merce and business mems associations of the Mississippi valley in a pro posed organization "to provide pro- lection for emergency train crews" ill the event of general strike, and also to organize boat lines to carry emergency supplies, was telegraphed late today by the New Orleans As sociation of Commerce to Chicago, Memphis, St. Louis, Kansas ' City, Shreveport, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and other cities.