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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09

Road District No. ?, Of Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, ) per Cent Bonds.
CEALED proposals will be received
~ by the Police Jury of the Parish of
Bossier on Tuesday, April II, 1916, for
the purchase Of $4,000 Road Bonds of
Road District No. 2 OF the Parish of
Bossier, Louisiana, dated September l.,
1915, and maturing from one to thirty
years after date; interest, 5 per cent per
annum, payable semiannualiy, both
principal and interest to be payable at
the Seaboard National Bank, City of
New York. The bonds are issued for
the purpose of constructing and building
permanent state roads in Road District
No. Of Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
under and by authority of vote of the
qualified taxpayirg voters at a special
election duly held in the district.
The bids for the purchase of the bonds
should be addressed to J. c. Logan,
President Police Jury, Benton, Bossier
Parish, Louisiana, and should be ac-
companied by certified check for $500.
The Police Jury reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
The legality of the bonds will be ap-
proved by Messrs. Dillon, Thompson &:
Clay, of New York City, whose opinion
will be furnished to the purchasers with
out charge.
Any information relative to the issue
Of bonds can be obtained by letter ad-
dressed to J. G. Logan, Benton, La.
J. G.. LOGAN,
President Police Jury for Bossier Parish
R. B. HILL, Clerk. 9-6
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
He Was Mistaken,

Miss Ellen Terry. who underwent a
successful operation to her eyes re-
Gently. is noted for her wit. and she
was always the life and soul of the
various theatrical companies OF which
she was member.
The famous actress was once ap-
pearing in Il play with certain actor
who was noted for his irritability. He
uscl to complain that Miss Terry con-
t!nua!ly laughed at him during one Of
his most important scenes.
At last he wrote her letter OH the
subject. in the course of which he said:
Il am extremely sorry to tell YOU that
it Is impossible for Ire to make any
effect IN my scene if you persist In
laughing at me on the stage and so
spelling The situation. May ask YOU
to change your attitude. rs the scene
Is a NEST trying one?'
To this Miss Terry replied as follows:
''You are quite mistaken. never
laugh at You On the stage. I wait till
get homer
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
George III. and the Wiamakers.

When George III. assembled the
throne of England his wealthy sub
tects were beginning to leave off wigs
and to appear in their own hair, If
they had any. As the sovereign was
himself one Of the offenders, the Pc
ruke makers, who feared Il serious loss
of trade. prepared petition in which
they prayed his majesty to be gra-
ciously pleased to SHAVE his head" for
the good of distressed workmen and
wear a wig. as his father had done be-
fore him.
When the petitioners walked to the
royal palace, however, it was noticed
that they wore no wigs themselves.
AS this seemed unfair to the onlook-
ers they seized several Of the leading
proccssionists and cut their hair with
any implement that came most readily
to hand.
From this incident arose host of
curious caricaturcS. The wooden leg
makers were said to have especial
claims on the kings consiGera ton. in
asmuch as the conclusion Of peace had
deprived them Of 4 profitable source Of
employment; hence the suggestion that
his majesty should not only wear a
wooden leg himself. but enjoin the peo
pie to follow his laudable example.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
THE DIXIE HIGHWAY.
Completion of Route For Tourists Elk
pected In Another Year.

Completion of Route For Tourists Ex-
pected In Another Year.
The first inspection tour of the CON-
missioners of the Dixie highway over
the route from Chicago to Miami termi-
mated recently in Miami While it can
not be said that the commissioners
found Il twelve months road-that Is.
a highway easily used the year around
all the way they did find wonderful
progress in road building along the CHI
tire way. and in many considerable
stretches the highway is already ideal.
Several members of the touring party
stated that the Dixie highway in its
entirety is in as good condition as the
Lincoln highway was at the time of
the first inspection tour over it. if not
course. in this connection that the
Dixie highway has not nearly rs much
mileage as the Lincoln highway.
The work which has already been
done furnishes Il basis for the perfec
ton of the highway which is most ad-
vantagcous. 1t. is assured from the
present condition of the road and the
tremendous interest that has been
taken in its construction that one year
more will see a twelve months road.
That it should be such highway is
absolutely necessary before the ideal
and the purposes upon which the con-
ception Of the highway was founded
can be realized.
There are two principal purposes
lack Of the construction of the high
way. One is for the economic benefit
OF the localities through which the road
runs. The highway in it's present CON
lit:on is Eassablc. but not in all in
stances in such condition as to allow
the transportation Of crops to market
at the minimum cost.
The other purpose is for the benefit
CT tourists of the north coming south
and for tourists OF the south going
north The advantage now is greatly
i'll favor of the tourists going north in
the summer and, owing to several bad
sections. offers less advantage as a
whole to tourists coming south. be-
cause winter weather puts the roads in
worse condition.
Aside from the convenience of tour.
lists motoring southwark. southern
Georgia and Florida are to derive a
great financial benefit from perfected
highway. Florida in particular is~pe.
suliarly dependent upon tourists trade.
The road is not yet in condition where
motoring over its entire length will be
pleasure in the winter months.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
PICKING Him Out.

THE poet Tennyson," said an Eng
fish writer, was often rude. Tenny
son was so widely loved it turned his
head little. At any rate, he was
often guilty of rudeness. Once lie
more than met his match. He made Il
rude and scornful remark about the
dress Of certain dandy. Now, dam
dies can generally take care of them
selves. and this one was no exception
to the rule. The dandy happening to
be in the presence Of crowd of people
when the remark was repeated to him
by mutual friend, screwed his glass
into his eye and drawied calmly: oh.
really! Which Tennyson was 1.-THE
dirty oneT Everybody smiled. for Of
the Tennyson brothers Alfred was I'M
doubtedly the more careless"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
a Bit Of Nerve.

\ short time ago Il man was charged
In Glasgow with stealing Il herring bar
rel. After the charge had been proved
the principal accuser thus addressed
the magistrate:
Deed, Sir Baiie. the man at the
bar is a great rogue. The stealing o
the barrel is naething to some of his
tricks. He stole my siglboard last
week, and what does your honor think
he did WIFI -
'',T,lat would be hard for me to say
replied the judge.
"Weel. sir. I'll tell ye," said the wit
ness. HE brought it into my ain shop
wi my ain name ont and offered to
sell met. as he said he thought 1t
would be O. mair use to me than ony
body else.'-Glasgow News.
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FREE FLOWER SEEDS
Hastings. Catalogue Tells You All
abcsst Them

No matter whether you farm or only
plant vegetables Or flowers in small lot
you iced Hastings I9l6 Catalogue.
Il IS flied Geo pagcs) from cover to
cover with useful farm and garden infor-
NATION.
It tells OF seeds of kind and quality that
you can't buy from your merchant or
t,ruE..ri-t seeds that cost no more but
rive y5u real satisfaction and real gar
den.
II tells how every customer can get abb
soluteiy free five packets of easily grown,
yet snowy and beautiful flowers.
Hastings is both the best and largest
seed firm in the South, the only firm that
you should buy seeds from.
When you plant Hastings Seeds, you
meet Good Garden Luck" more than
half way. Write today for their big 1916
Catalogue. It is free. A postal card re-
quest viii bring it. H.G. HASTINGS co,
AtiaEsa, Ga.-(Advt.)
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
COST CT STATE ROADS.
variab's Fse:srs Must Be Taken Into
Considerations.

variab's Fse:srs Must Be Taken Into
Consideration.
The cost of n road is dependent upon
not only the type Of construction, but
the amount and character of grading to
be done, the cost of labor and mate
rails, the width and thickness of~sur-
facing. the character and amount O:
drainage required and other factors O.:
equal variability. Based upon general
averages. it has been ascertained by
highway specialists of the department
that under average conditions mac
adam roads can be built in southern
states at from $4,000 to 5000 per mile.
gravel roads at from $500 to $3.50
per mile and sand-clay and top soil
roads at from $500 to $500 per mile.
In New England and the other eastern
states macadam roads are reported at
from $4,000 to $4,000 per mile. gravel
roads at from $4,000 to 5000 and btu
minous macadam from $4,000 to $13,-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
A MODELS SORROW.
Il Would Obtrude Itself In Spite Of All
Precautions.

Il Would Obtrude Itself In Spite Of All
Precautions.
A magazine illustrator possessed the
services Of model which We're highly
valued On account of the mans ability
to wear evening clothes 'like society
man." a feat which many professional
models cannot achieve.
This model had "seen better days."
but the only remaining relic Of them
was his dress suit and his ability to
wear it properly. Sometimes he would
turn up half an hour before the time
appointed for his sitting, wearing a
shabby business suit. After some min
utes' conversation on any topic that
popped into his head he would finally
approach the matter that distressed
him something like this:
You will pardon me, sir-I regret to
say am overwhelmed with confu-
sion. but-but. sir, If you will excuse
me, l was obliged, absolutely obliged
er-hypothecate-in short, to pawn,
my evening clothes for So. If you will
service, sir. Here IS the ticket
Now, this sort Of thing continued for
long time, until finahy the illustrator
hit upon the plan Of hiding the models
business suit while he was out Of the
room, sending him home In his even
ing garb, confident that he had no 9th
er and that he would return the day
after ready to pose.
The hour arrived, but instead of the
model there came messenger boy
with this note:
Dear Sir-I cannot find words-I do
not know how to convey to you'll am
lacking in-but, alas. sir, that fatal
but l was driven, forced, compelled,
again to pledge my evening garments
as collateral security for the sum Of
S. Redeem them, and am at your
service. l am at the pawnbroker's, in
bed in 4 back room. l inclose the tick
ct "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
The Pleasure Was All His,

Harold Jarvis, Detroit's we'll known
singer. always tries to please and be
accommodating. The other day a gush-
ing young thing, one of those pests
who like to rub elbows with and fiatter
the mighty, had been telling how much
she admired his singing.
'Ch. MIR. Jarvis" she was saying as
she rolled her eyes in what she sup
posed was Il soulful manner Il do so
adore your singing. l want when
die that you sing ut my funeral"
Here Mr.. Jarvis. never thinking how
1t was going to sound. replied III his
most gracious manner:
II would be pleased to, madam
Detroit Saturday Night.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Grateful MosJsers
Tell Experiences

Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis.
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound cured my boy of . very severe
attack of Group after other remedies
had failed. Our n:ilkman cured his
children Of WhoODing cough. l
recommend it to every one, as we
know from our own experience that it
is wonderful remedy for coughs,
colds, Group, and whooDing cough"
Mrs. D. Gilkeson, Youngstown, O.,
writes: My little girl had q severe
cold enl coushcd almost continuous
~. tried lots CT cough remedies, but
she didn't get any better. Ny sister
recommended Folcy's Honey and Tar
Compound to. nc: The first dose
gave her. relieved the Inflammation
in her throat, and after using one
bottle the cough left her.
This sterling old remedy has heen
cient for adults as for children. 1t
gives relief for irritated and tickling
throat, light and sore chest, grippe
and bronchial coughs.
Sold BY W. /. GAYLE, Benton, La.
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Department Of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge La,
February 10, 1916.
Proof under law under which entry was made
NOTICE is hereby given that Lille
~. Taylor, widow of Judge Taylor, of
Bellevue, La, who, on February 20,
1911. made Homestead Entry No. Oh 1854,
Tor lots s, 9 and is and southwest quar-
ter of southeast quarter of section %,
township 10, north, range II, west, Lou
isiana meridian, has filed notice of in
tention to make five year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above describ-
ed, before the Clerk of Court, at Benton,
La, on the tst day of April, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: P. L.
Davis, Lewis Carter, NV. Jackson and
Frank Vickcrs, all OF Bellevue, La.
E. D. CHAMELEON, Register.
February 81 1919. ,,ron
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Interest In Good Roads.

The great interest that is now mani
fest Throughout the country in the good
roads movement is clearly shown in
the increasing activity Of the state gov
a.nrlents in the work. At the present
time all Of the states. with the cxcer.
lion CT Indiana. Mississippi. South
Carolina and Texas. have enacted laws
providing for state aid in road work,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Hoai SOFT Qui Nal v Peuss,

having Il somewhat rough struggle. and
when one received an unexpected hard
blow he exclaimed. IF you don't look
out you'll end up in place that begins
with II and ends with L.
A passing teacher, hearing the re-
mark. seeded the boy severely for
what he mad said.
"Well,' replied the boy, after a
pause. I'm sure l don't know what
you're talking about. I only meant
hospital" Chicago Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
He Knew What He Was ASKING.

us there any mail for John or meT
inquired the general delivery patron.
You're strangers to Inc" retortel the
postal clerk. do YOU suppose l can
te:! peoples names by looking at
them?"
Il don't sec that it makes any differ
ence If am Il stranger. Look and see
X there IS any mail for john or Inc
John Orr Nee"
lie got his letter from much sub
ducd postal clerk.-I.adics' Home Jour-
nal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09

derstand Lord Da!housie's presentation.
He thought Lord DalhOusie wanted to
sell this withered woman to him. and.
mustache and smiling scornfully. he
said as the countess courtesied low be-
fore his throne:
Take her away. Take her away.
She won't do Mt ALL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
The Hsnniast Heart.

Who drives the horses Of the sun
Shall lord it but 4 day.
Better the lowly deed were done
And kept the humble way.
The rust will find the sword Of fame:
The dust will hide the crown.
Aye. none shall nail SO high his name
Time will not tear it down.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight sweet
And left 90 heaven the rest.
John Vance Cheney.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
An Awkward Mistake.

When Lord Dalhousie was command
CT in chief of the British Indian forces
he visited the king of Dude at Luck
now and made point of presenting
Lady DalhoUsie. The king of Orce,
glittering with diamonds, sat in his
gold chair and narrowly watched Lady
Dalhousie advance across the marble
floor of the great hall. He did not I'M
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09

1'oh o taking great leaps
of eight or nine feet. The host ven
tured. to ask the reason of this hop
ping The shahzada politely replied
You see, this carpet is green, with
pink roses here and there. Green is
q sacred color with us, SO we are
obliged to hop from rose to rose. 1t is
good exercise, but rather fatiguing.
confess
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09

zada for three days.
giving him a hand
some suit of rooms
in his house. The
morning Of t h e
shallzada'S arrival
the American host
visited him in his
apartment and was
amazed to see the
royal guest and his
entire staff hopping
about the floor in
the oldest W ay.
They conyersed po-
litely and gravely.
but instead of walk
ing they hoped,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
February q, 1916. mar;
Homestead Entry No. O., O:>j.

Department Of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
February 10, l9i6. }
Proof under law under which entry vas made.
NOTICE is hereby given that Sam
IN Raines, of Bellevue, La, who, On
December s, 1910, made Homestead En-
try No. o. ,035, for lots 6, II, y and 13 of
section so, township 20, north, range ii,
west, Louisiana meridian, has filed no.
tice of intention to make five year proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the Clerk OF Court, at
Benton, La, on the 1st day of April,
1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Will
Jackson, John Carter, George Thomas
and L. c. Biggs. all of Bellevue, La.
E. D. GIANELLoNI, Register.
February 81, 1916. marao
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Homestead Entry No. O:1.05O.

Department of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
February 5, lois. J
Proof under Act Of June 6, 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that Van
~ Brazile, of Linton, La, who, on
January %, 1918, made Homestead
Entry No. 05,S50, for lots 8, 9, ii and ~
and the southeast quarter Of southwest
quarter of section 2, township 10, north,
range y, west, Louisiana meridian, has
fled notice of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk Of
Court, at Benton, La, on the 18th day
of March, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: L. r.
Bumgardner, W. G. F4ircloth, Dave
Brooks and jim Ford, all of Benton,
La, r. F. D. No.3.
E. D. GIANELLoNI, Register.
February 10. 1915. n.r1e
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Poverty's Graduates.

No men living are more worthy 10
be trusted than those who toll up FROM
poverty; none less inclined to take or
touch aught which they have not hon.
estly earned.-Lincoln.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
- The ~
Scrap Book
Made II Pretty Lively,

A Washington official, speaking OF
blunders in the diplomatic service, told
of mistake committed by an Ameri
can In Afghanistan. He said:
This American entertained the shah
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-03-09
Want to Trade?

q have good five-passenger Ford
Car | would like to sell or trade for
mules. Also, several hundred bales OF
good grass hay for sale. Address, Plain
Dealing, La. 9-7-p R. c. PURCELL.
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Sweet Potatoes

Ct have Tor sale, at market prices.
II about 100 bushels of Bunch Yam, &c
bushels Of Nancy Hall and II bushels OF
Key West Sweet Potatoes. Some eating
potatoes, some saved for seed. Address
me at Benton. 9-s-p J. A. LARKIN.
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A5t..OCO

Sold BY ". /. GAYLE, Benton, La.
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homestead Entry No. o. ,Ok;A.

February 10, 1916. mar !e
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-14

wholly disinteresed managers of their-raher than his
 party. As for military and industrial preparedness, President Wilson has freed business that preparedness only become reazabe but is effectively under What Colonel Harvey and his likeminded comrades in support of the RooseyeP Staatszeung Leary ticket object the insufficient of indus trial preparedness but that thanks the enact of the Administration program, industry in these United has last freed and will remain free choose again place the industry the of the country pawn the overlords of the Republican Party
 As for government of and by the people President Wilson has in restored it. That the head and front of his offending in the sight of those who the foes Of Democratic party because it is the party of democracy.
 As for national honor and opportunity, President Wilson's record stands No opportunity to pre- serve and magnify the honor of the nation has gone utilized President Wilson has perhaps erred from the viewpoint of Colonel Harvey in that he has given little groups of Colonel Harveys amply circumstanced the right the American army and navy the aggrandizement of their private interests abroad that he has been ready counenance the strangu ation Mexico in order to make holiday Colonel Haryey's Wall Street friends.
 Colonel Harvey's melodramatc picture of the ment of the Adamson Bill would be interesting if true Colonel Harvey and his candidate yet to tell what they would have done-bearing in mind that the Adamson Bill is only part of a wisely matured program
 Colonel Harvey is moreover, disturbed about the ap pontment of Justice Brandes. His candidate, while bis 100 per cent of judgeshp beginning drop little below par expressed his unfeigned delight in tine appointment of Brandeis It is however safe to accept the implicit Colonel Harvey the pres en manager sof the Republican Party led by rfed Progressives Roosevelt and Penrose Lodge and Barnes would not have assented to the nomination of Brandeis.
 Farewell, Colnel Harvey. happier in your alleg anceleaying the party of Progressive Democracy purer rather than poorer your loss
Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-14
AVOIDING THE WAR.

Says Albert Ballin, head of the Hamburg-American Lne q believe this insane might have been avoided if the English statesmen had acted wisely"
 Very likely. Future historians may agree with many of our contemporaries that Sir Edward Grey the British foreign minister had it in his power stop the fore it started after it had been launched.
 If in the latter part of July 1914 Grey had told Ger in many words that if she France land would fight it probable that Germany would have backed down she did when Britain uttered similar threat the Morocco incident Even after had been declared against Russia and France, and the attack through Belgium impending ig Grey had declared plainly that Great Britain defend Belgium with all the power of her by land sea- impossible to believe that Germany would have pro ceeded with the invasion. It evident that Ger many attacked France and Russia thought England would fight
 This explanation may not be precisely what Herr Ballin has in mind It does the responsibility which nearly all neutral observers attribute to Germany. It merely points the unfortunate weak ness or ndefneness shown by British statesmanship the time when that statesmanshp should have been firm and clear It criicsng peaceful citizen not moving to disarm burglar until the burglar has fired