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The Dermott news., 1916-07-06

The curtain of fire was so effective that the Germans were unable to send food to the front line Men in these trenches were starving for days,
 The nightly raids on German trenches accounted for many of the defenders Of these positions, and also enabled the British to observe the eff feet of the artillery fire during the preceding day, and thus returned with much valuable information.
 The number of prisoners taken in these raids has not been disclosed, but the correspondents have been permitted to say that men were cap tured from every battalion in the Ger man line opposite the British forces.
 Will Affect German Morale.
 The information thus obtained shows that not single German resi- ment has been removed from this front. The number of Germans op- posite the British from and in re- serve behind the lines was estimated month ago at S000Q0
 The sector of the German front on which the British have assumed the offensive forms considerable bulge in the British line. The southern end rests on the Somme which is a fer midahle rIyer in military operations. because it breaks into many channels flowing theruga d broad marsh. csqe- cialIy at places where fl has not heen surveyed. It is $ broad. rellHs eatH- try over which the Brush afe Paza. ing, although different From e#e Hat. marshy and bleak aspect ef Elan ders It's rounded eaaik hiIIs are dcnse)y wooded
 bt many poinss on tbis sector Of the British front f is possible to sec the trenches of the Germans winding about tne opposite slopes \ military expert. writing of the offensive. says.
 It is safe to say the Germans ugv# CT expected great attack in ths country Ne may hope. therefore. fer a reduction of the German salient there and the securias of better strategic positions Ear more imper tant than that, il is certain that this attack will be very destructive to the morale of Che German troops Bet what must be borne HI miHd now is the much ereater length of froat fhe British hold Me attacked on about one-quarter of the length of eur front
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Scientific Exclamation.

Prof E E. Barnard called attention to the discovery of many dark objects on the photographs taken with the Bruce telescope of the Yerkes observ- atory. often in regions of the sky where there is no ordinary nebulosity and where the stars are too few to form luminous background for their relief. The appearance of these ob- jects in black relief on the plates can perhaps be explained on the assump- tion that space itself possesses a fee ble luminosity sufficient to affect the
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Old Nay of Moving.

"On moving its stock to another building wholesale dry goods com. pary. at Wheeling, W Va. recently pursued an unusual scheme in order to expedite the work" says tte Pom. lar Mechanics Maeaz.ae "Tbe -irue- lure which II abandoned is situated .m- mediate.y across the street from the new location. This tet,cum- stance prompted the construction of d temporary bridge. 10 connect the sec ond-sfory windows of both buildings. over which tho goods could be carried on trucks. The plan proved success ful. for II saved the tune and labor which otherwise would have been con sumed in loading and unloading wag ons and lowering goods to the first hcor in one structure and elevating them to the second story in tue other one"
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
ZAPATA STRONGHOLD TAKEN
Mexican Bandit Chef Thought Noun ta Rtmmed Canyon Was
 lmpreJnsble.

Mex.co City. Mexico The lasr rronehold of Emilio Iapata. who for several years has oycrruu the state of MCr,lo~. has been cas urcd hy cousu- uUanali't forces. according 10 d re- port received by the secretary Of War from Gen Pablo Gonzales
 The position was known as Fl Jil- guere and consisted of deep canyon urrounded by hieh and rugged noun Uus IL wa oH.dered impr, gnahle by talata. Its capture Is believed to mean an end to the depr,dations ot Jh, bandit chief
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Natural Born Snendcr.

When long forgotten cousin h Colorado died and le1 Miss Mitaeld a round hundred thousand the entire village. after having recovered from the shock. fell to wondering whether the faded little spinster after haUns for siNty-three years rincheI and scraped and plain-sewed just to k"s D soul and body together. Wou.d. after all get much comfort from bar eIeyeuta-hour opulcnce rbe state of Miss AHdela's miad was revealed when her neyt-t door ueiehhor inquired what she would do VitA her ma=yr- did she mean to save it2 Save tf'a Her eyes flashed with IeH-.a4ad SCOTT. Listen to ne. Ietsy al ny life long I've wanted pair Of s.ae- combs with yellow 8 ss haafs o.. Q em and now I'm eo.n to heF eHs yes. maam=even ii hev to go as h; ga as fifty cents.'
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
HANS TAUSCAER OBTAINED
 UNDER ESION.
Was Told It Was to Be Used in Nm ing Operations in Mexico
 Cronance Expert

New York. N Y-Capt Hans Tauscher, former German army off crr en trial in the federal court, charged with compleity in the alleged plot to blow mp the Welland Caua in September. 1914 went on the wif ness stand in his own defense
 TauSehet sad he reached New York from Berlin. Aug -. 19la. and on the following day reported 10 Capt Hans von papen.
 We had a long talk" testified Tauseher "Non Papcp said would be valuable as an ordnance expert, to investigate the hundreds of inyen= tons being offered and 10 keep track e' the allies munitions purchases .
 Tauscher then told how Non Papen went to Tauscher's office one day and said ''l know man from Mexico by the name Of Bridgeman Taylor (Non der GoiD who wants some dynamite for mining purposes in Mexico"
 "The next day in came d man I never saw and said T want te speak to you alone He told he that h. was from Non Papon and wanted some dynamite
 Tauscher then told of arranging for purcAise and delivery of the dy- Harnlte
 'u.d he toll you that the dynamite was fer the Wcrand Caoale' asked counsel
 Never. ull read the papers. d.d l know there was such place as the W'Naud Canal"
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
AMERICAN MINING MAN SAFE
Thomas Snyder Mas Reported to Have Been Killed by Mest.
 cans Near ka-U-arl

Douglas. Arizona Thomas Suy der, an Amrrcla mium- man. y- ported ja,t sunday to have b,on killed uy Mexican east q. Nacozarl. arrived Aeye. II, sad MeNican civilians. who believed h.m To De a epNs tareatenea ia kill him. but the ul-ssry author tes interveRsd Snydrl kueW uoth .at eere,rua. the r.pa4ed death of William Robertson anu jetn Watson.
 Sas4er sad it N9s reported .n Nd egsaIl that Nortou Hand. ara - aft. rr Gkut Wlth Mexican cowboys ,a wach Jauc~ Parker aud A k. picN son wer- killed. had bee. killed WG1. aftcmpunG to osoav
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
About the Duck.

little schoolgirl in Michigan has written the following essay on the duck. The duck is . low. heayy-set bird He Is mighty poor singer hay ing coarse voice caused b. getting Sc many frogs n Els neck and ae likes the water and carries a los balloon i'll his stomach 10 keep from suhlng the duck has only two legs and they are set so far back on his running gears by nature that they come pretty near missing his body some ducks when they get biz curIs on their tails are called drakes and don't have to set or hatch but just loaf and eo sw iui- ming and eat ev- ythtug in sight If were to he a duck I would rather be drake they have wide biu they use 1t for spade they walk like drunk man they bounce and bump about from side to side If You scare them they will flap their wings and try to make pass at singing -petroIt Journal
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
ADMITS HE GOT DYNAMITE ROGER BASEMENT II DIE
URY DELIBERATE ON CASE
 ONLY AN HOUR
Chef Pronounces Sentence Of Death Almost Immed ate ly-Many
 Auditors Weep.

London. England -Niscount Read. ing. lord chief justice of England, with tho black cloth by tradition called q cap spread over his head and his two associates in scarlet gowns likewise black capped pronounced the sentence of death for high trea son on the lrishman. Sir Roger Case. ment. shortly before o'clock Thur day afternoon, half an hour after the foreman Of the jury. in shaking voice. gave the verdict of guilty.
 Sir Roger addressed the court. read. ing his final statement with the ex- planation that he wished t might reach much larger audience than the one before him. and particularly the people of America from whom had come many messages of sympathy to him and whose own struggle for lib ert1. he sad. always had been an in spiraton To lrishmen
 Auditors in Tears.
 Sir Rogers auditors, among whom were Niseount Bryce and many other prominent men and women. listened in deepest silence, some moved to tears. The prisoner declared he d.d not regard trial by Fnershmen in m English court IS a tttal hy hls peers. 10 which he was entitled
 Daniel Julian Bailey the private soldier who was arrested with Case mcnt. was eNonorated of the hieh trea- son charge against him by 'he yer diet oi the lurl He was ordered discharged by the court.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
SatLsiactorY lest.

50 you want To marry my daurh- ter. oh said the old man Do you think you have the patience and for bcarancc to make her kind and tn- dulgcnt husbaud2'
 "Sarest thing you know, replied the applicant for the sontn-law job T can button collar on a shirt that is half size larger, without getting angry, and"
 Say no more" interrupted tho old man. shes yours Take her. my son, and my blessing goes with her. " unidentified
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
P,ctv After S Hauch.er.

Th' fam.ar story e, thg sharp shooter ~A' sa#}.after rrarh shot. And may tae Lord have laerev on your sonl." ts matched he au incident de- serbal Tn Iu Malc1iu hlua. War Pictures EcbtH5 Pho Lines The cap. tam ut eur guns says the narrative. was a priest as auar a ssH ompty cagtrIes boxes F4rst of all he lad H# ,a HraN fer a}3 fer whom he va going =tare thc ues Then he added Particularly re,omuauI 10 yolr prayers tbe. artEl.ryu,u whom We have just destroyed and he recl,cd the 'Ce FrCuuaIs
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
July :, 1918.

Russians, stror9iy re enforced, checked Teutonic advance toward LubIin railway.
 Austrians repulsed repeated ltal- ian attacks on Doberdo p plateau.
 Terrific bombardmcnt of Goritz bridgehead.
 Allies won furious fight In south part Of GallipoIi
 Italian cruiser AnaIf sunk by Austrian submarine.
 U. S. government took over the Sayvitle wireless plant
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Honey Vinerar.

Vinegar made from honey has an exceptionally fine flavor and is not ex- pensive. A small amount of honey furnishes a large amount of vinegar. Follow these directions: Dissolve thoroughly in two gallons of warm, soft water one quart jar of extracted honey. Give it air and keep it in a warm place where it will fermont and make excellent vinegar
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Rae Tanxer Jury Discnarged

New York After having been out 23 hours. three times repc.ting dl agreement, the jury in the ease Q Rae Tanzer, charged with perjury in connection with her breach of promise suit against James w. sborne. was discharged
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
The Aneelus.

The Angelus, q prayer to the Holy Virgin. was instituted by Urban the Second It has three verses. and each verse ends with the salutation Ave Maria
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Not Guilty.

We eat too much"
 We do?"
 And we sleep too much "Yes?"
 And we don't take enough exer- else"
 Don't we?"
 Have you ever thought of these things"
 No. l get up at six o'clock and frequently miss my breakfast in or der to run three quarters of a mile to catch a car
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Train Hits Auto. kilIs Five.

nuhaqu- h Nr and Mrs Patrick pecr. ta,,r two children and Peter Howe. all .t Darlington. Els. were Killed. and X p Chappela of Warren. Ill. was fatally injured when their automobile Was stru-k b. au Illinois Central passenger train near Warren. Ill
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
McCumhof 10 Renomina.ed

Fargo, \ D United States Senator r. J. McCum0er has defeated Gov. l.. E Hanna for the nomination as sena- tor from North Dakota John Burke is leading F. o. Hellstrom on the Democratic ticket.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
July 4. 1915.

Hot artillery actions near Nieu- port and Stecnstraete.
 Teutcns attacked ferceIy along the Bug and took heights near krasnik.
 Battle raging along Isonzo river between Caporetto and Gradisea.
 General attack by Turks in south ern GaIlipoli repuIsed by allies.
 French steamer Carthage sunk by submarine.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Gets Chinese University Job

Seattle, Wash-Iudsos R West chief engineer of the port Of Seattle. since Jan. 1. 1914. has resigned to accept the proposition of professor of engineering at the University of Psi Yang. Tientsln, China
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Rerlln Eaunrr pnac.

Stockholm The Rev. Dr Aked president of the Ford Peace Con ence. has just returned from visit ot Berlin He says a decided wish for pe9ce is growing among the popu lation ot Berlin
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
TIE EUROPEAN WAR A
 YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
July 5. 1915.

July ,, lSlo,
 German artillery furiousiy bom. barded whole Franco British front. French repused two attacks near NetzeraI.
 Teutons drove Russians beyond Por river and took Studzianki. Italians repulsed near FoIazzo and Sagrado.
 German submarine sank five British and one Belgian steamers, Russian submarine sank three Turkish vessels In Black sea. J. p. Morgan shot by Erich Muenter, German-American.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
July 8, 1915.

French took sCo yards oftrenches north Of Souehez.
 British reputscd German attacks near Pilkcm.
 Russians forced back Austrians north Of krasnik.
 Teutons checked on lower Zlota Lipa river.
 Italians rcpa'sed attacks in Car nld.
 Last German forces In South vest Afr,ca surrendered to General Botna.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
July 5. 1915.

Germans took French trenches Tn Forest of Ue Pretre.
 Russians made desperate stand between Pruth and Dniester riv- CTS.
 Italians shelled Malborgeth and Prcdii.
 Austrians defeated by Russians northeast of krasnik.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Deficiency Bill Passes Senate.

Washington.-The senate passed the urgent deficiency bill carrying ap- proximately $25 ,5o0,000, most of It to meet military eI Ipensea of the Mex iCAn crisis
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Memorial to Molly pItcrer.

Carlisle. Pa.-A monument was un- veited here < memory of Molly Pitch CT, whose heroic deed al the battle of Mont.outh, l3H years ago. gave her q place in American history
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Fire ln Nentuckx Prison.

Frankfort. ky Fire within the stockade Q. the Frankfort penitentiary burned ios several hours before it was exunEushed The loss spproximates S75.00o
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
Phocn.x. Ariz. Hotel Burns.

PhorulN, AU1- Fire starting in an open court destroyed the Commercial Hotel buldiug Damage to tho hotel and 10 h business concerns ln the building was estimated at Sll0.ooo
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
lHlN 6. fa1S.

British expelled Germans from trenches near Pilkem held since April.
 Tcutonic drive in East slackencd.
 Italians gained ground on Carso plateau and repulsed Austrian at tacks.
 Italy closed Adriatic to commer, cal navigation.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
IuLY q NIS-

British advanced north of Ypres. French made gaurs Id the Vosges re, Fontcne
 ltalans bomoarded Platzwis see fort a EusteI valley.
 Turks and hrahs threaten Alden.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06

sensitive photographic plato with very long exposures.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-06
INTERNATIONAL SUNDNySCIlOOL
 LESSON

By F. Q. SELLERS, Acting Director ce the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago9
 Copyright by Western Newspaper outon-s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
Pleasant Hill News.

Monday, Dec. PA merry Xmas to
everybody.
Mr.. S. L. Demoss is on the sick list
at present.
Mr.. Carl Andrews filled his regular
appointment at Pleasant Hill yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Gleason are en-
joying a reunion with their children
to-day. $751;.
Mr.. Dalton Mckenzie of Harmon is
expected here to visit his sister, Mrs.
Emmett Demoss.
Mrs. B. F. Gleason and children of
Rector, Ark, are spending the holidays
here with relatives and friends. Sorry
you couldn't come, Ben.
Mrs. T. D. Mckenzie is making the
acquaintance of her new grandson, little
Lester, ir., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Mckenzie of Shreveport. Congratula-
tions to you, Lester, and to your good
wife.
Our very efficient teacher, Miss Le-
bora Neighbors, rendered very inter.
esting program at the school last Frida!
afternoon. The little tots did unusually
we'll and showed that they had beer
carefully drilled. x.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
kingly Queens.

1t is said that Queen Elizabeth bore
a greater variety of popular nicknames
than any other British sovereign. She
WAS called the VIRGIN Queen, clio
ri;ila," Good Queen Bess" and occa
aionally in compliment to her mascu
line mind king Elizabeth" Her sue
cessor. James l., proved such a feeble
and efeminate monarch by contrast to
the kingly queen that he incurred the
nickname, rarely ventured in public.
but frequently in the privacy Of safe
company, of "Queen James"
EliZabeth's masculine nickname, al
though less familiar to us today than
most Of the others applied to her, IS
recognized in Southey's punning stanza
upon the armada. in which he makes
playful and patriotic use of it in con
junction with the name Of her great
naval commander, Sir Francis Drake:
Oh Nature! To old England still
Continue these mistakes
Give US for all our kings such queens
And for our DuX such brakes!
The kingliness Of other queens than
Queen Elizabeth has been recognized
sometimes in one way and sometimes
in another. When Maria Theresa in
the hour Of her country's peril appeal
ed in person to the Hungarian noble
men to try their loyalty to herself and
her young son the fire and eloquence
of her address so moved them that as
their swords flashed from the scab
barls and they crowded about her
waving the naked blades in token of
iafealty, they shouted fervently:
I'VE win die for our king. Maria
! Theresa
In 1874 when General SCvaroff, after
the second partition of Poland, stormed
and captured Praga after a twelve
hours desperate battle against supe
| rior force be reported the victory to his
imperial mistress, Catharine the Great
of Russia. in these. words:
"Hurrah, Prasa! Suvaroff!'
| To this message Catharine, "as befit
ted a king and commander" says the
historian. answered with equal brew
fly, conveying in three words both con
graduation and promotion:
Bravo! Field marshal! CatharineF
Youths Companion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
Stray Sale,

ESTRAYED by 4. J. Logan before
f. J. D. Rogers, Justice of the Peace,
Ward Four, BoGGier Parish, Louisiana,
on the 26th day OF December, 1916, and
will be sold at A. J. Logan's residence,
within the legal hours Of sale, on Satur-
day, the 9th day Of January, 1917, two
HEIFER 9EARLING5, each about three
years old, one a white, red spotted on
peck and shoulders, marked crop and
split and undeTbit and overbit in each
ear; the other is q red, marked crop and
split in right ear, split and underbit in
left ear.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges
Or the above animals will be sold a.
above set forth, and according to law.
52-5 LUTHER e. COLE, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
,Benton's New Barber.

Hair cutting and shaving is a luxury
r am going to make it specially at
Benton Wednesdays and Sundays. The
Barber Shop will open at seven O'Clock
of mornings Wednesdays and Sundays.
also have barber shop in Shreve-
port. Gentlemen, when you are in
Shreveport come to the Subway Barber
Shop in the Simon Building on Texas
Street. have every convenience there
You can wash your face and brush your
hair free OF charge. We want your pat
ronage. Don't forget the Benton shoE
nor the Subway shop in Shreveport.
JOHN CHAvIS is Your Barber.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
Thirty Years Ago.

From the Banner of Dec. so, 1Se6-BelleVGe.l
"Married, on the 22d instant, at Cot
tage Grove, at the residence OF Mr.. VIM.
n. Doles, DR.. Ed B. Smith of Waco,
Texas, and Miss Belle McLeish, Rev.
A. J. Banks officiating.'
married, on the 28th instant, in Alex
andria, Prof. A. J. Murff Of Bellevue and
Miss Mercer Garfield of Alexandria"
Prof. Murff, now Judge Murff, resides
in Shreveport with his family. Judge
and Mrs. Murff have two daughters and
one son.
married, on the Goth instant at the
residence of the BRIDES father, H. Barn.
acastle, Esq, in Haughton, by Rev. r.
NJ. Blocker, Mr.. A. B. Murff and Miss
Carrie E. Barnacastle. Mrs. Murff died
some years ago. Mr.. Murff now lives in
Shreveport. They have two sons living
Married, on the 22d instant in Shreve-
| port, by Father Gentle, Mr.. T. K. Nor
ris of Dallas, Texas, and Miss Mamie E..
Burt of this Parish. The bride is a SIS
ter of Col W. G. Burt and Mr.. James
Burt OF this parish. The groom is a
popular and talented lawyer OF Dallas"
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Norris are dead.
| They have a daughter, Mrs. Harry
johnson, who reside in Shreveport
''On last Saturday Red Land Lodge
No. 1tS, F. and A. NJ, elected and in
stalled the following officers for 1887;
". B. Boggs, Worshipful Master; A
]. Spurlin, Senior Warden; J. G. Allen.
Junior Warden; S. H. Cochran, Treas
urer; 7. z. Barnett, Secretary; J. B
Crawford, Senior Deacon; S. J. Boggs
Juior Deacon; J. C. Byram, Tyler; Rev
L. F. Barnett, Chaplain. The lodge i!
out Of debt and has few dollars for ;
rainy day"
"On Christmas Day, at los O'Clock
+ a balloon fell in Mr.. Will Stinson's field
: near Benton. Some negroes saw it fall
: and going to it, found the following
letter, which they handed to Mr.. SUN
! son: 'Overton, Texas, Dec. %, 1885,
! The party who finds this will confer
8 favor by reporting it to the Overto
8 Light Troop It was signed by L. f
j, Ision and others. On the printed letter
head is, L. R. IrIon, cotton factor an
broker, Overton, Texas
"Last Monday Bellevue Council Nc
] 1920, American Legion of Honor, electe
a the following officers for the year 1881
+ w. H. Scanland, Commander; r. Z
Wyehe, ST., Past Commander; T. \
Braden, Vice Commander; J. A. "
Lowry, Orator; B. A. Kelly, Chaplain
: A. R. Thompson, Treasurer; W. J. Mot
I ley, Secretary; J. H. Caoeen, Collector
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-28
Ten Years AGO,

From the Banner Of Dec. q, 190G-Benton.
"Another turkey shoot was held here
Monday" What has become of that
old-tin.n cu3tom?]
"Miss Kate Garter of New Orleans
arrived Monday and is guest at the
home of her uncle, Mr.. J. F. Edwards"
"Miss Annie Johnston, who is now
teaching school at Bunkie is at home OH
visit with her parents, Prof. and Mrs.
Jos. E. Johnston"
"Married, near Plain Dealing, on the
Goth instant, Miss Ethel Cavett O. that
place to Mr.. r. C. Purcell of Bolinger,
Rev. w. A. Zeigler officiating."
"Mr. J. G. Barnett is now camped at
the old fair grounds near this place with
his road outfit" And that same crew
of road builders is much missed to-day. !
"Married, at Bolinger, on the 23d in
slant, MISS Grace T. Upton to Mr..
George W. Corum, Rev. Fitzhugh Banks
DUH ltlc 1Oo SlOOlu
are from Kentucky"
"The old Star Hotel building in this
place has been transformed into a skat-
ing rink. Extensive improvements have
been made, including new floor"
[Gayle's store now occupies this site,
and a portion of the same old building. ]
The following items are taken frt m
the Plain Dealing correspondence
"Born to M. and Mrs. Ollie Cook on
the 22d, a girl" "Mrs. Lydia Cummins
spent a few days in our town last week,
and also attended the marriage of hel
sister, Miss Ethel Cavett." "Died, al
her home near Collinsburg, December
10Th, Mrs. Margaret Heron Smith. She
was for many years a useful and con-
sstent member of the Presbyterian
Church. The remains were laid away ir
Cottage Grove Cemetery in the presence
of large concourse of sorrowing rela-
tives and friends."