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Local • HappeningsThe N ew s o f a W eek In P a ra g ra p h s

Mr. F. I. Keoun has ordered his paper fo rw arded to Galveston, instead of to Houston, Texas.

Mr. J. H. Emerson, formerly of Plain Dealing, called this afternoon and or­dered the Banner mailed to him at Hosston.

Mr. W. A. Fortson has just returned from Baton Rouge, where he attended a convention of the Superintendents of Public Schools of the State.

Mr. Frank Ogden and family have moved into the Denton cottage. Mr. Ogden has assumed his duties as book­keeper at Mr. R. E. Wyche’s store.

Mr. J. G. Ogden has disposed of his holdings on the river front and moved to our town. He is occupying Mrs. J. A. W. Lowry’s residence in old Benton.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyles Wyche are now occupying the cottage next to Mr. R. E. Wyche’s, which the young man recently purchased from the Hall heirs.

We recently' found in the public road near the old site of Smith’s mill a mag­azine tube for a small rifle. She owner may secure same by calling at this office No charge.

Parish Superintencent of Schools W. A. Fortson has requested us to announce that the next regular teachers’ institute for this parish will be held at the Travis Street School building, Shreveport, Saturday.

One dayT last week Mr. Benton Smith of Plain Dealing, who was here doing some carpenter work on Mr. R. B. Hill’s premises, fell from a scaffold and broke one of the bones in his right leg, near the ankle.

Yesterday evening Constable J. F Love of Ward Six brought in the negro who on Wednesday night of last week burglarized the store of Sapp 4b Com pany of Koran and lodged him in the parish jail. *

The newly elected directors fot the Bank of Benton for 1912 are as follbws W. W. Lay, B. A. Kelly, R. E. Wyche J. F. Adair, W. H. Scanland, L. R Bumgardner, R. B. Hill, C. O. Gayle and R. F. Stinson.

As announced elsewhere in this issue of the Banner, Messrs. James O’Connor and Ross E. Breazeale, two public speakers of prominence in this State will speak here next Monday in the interest of the candidacy of Hon. John T. Michel, one of the candidates for Governor.

Subscrip tions Paid.Shown below are a number of sub

scriptions paid on the Banner during December that did not appear in print last week, when subscriptions for that month were acknowledged. This over sight was occasioned by reason of the

IUI fact that the subscriptions below only appeared on our day book at that time and had not been carried forward to the cash and subscription books. This has since been done and all corresponding mailing galley corrections make. If we

. have ever before made a similar mistake just cite us and we’ll buy the temper­ance drinks—if you’ll take such this kind of weather.

Here are the subscriptions referred to W. M. Jones, to June 20, 1912, $1.J. O. Nuckolls, to Dec. 21, 1911, 20c. J. M. McClanahan, to Oct. 3C, 1912, $1 Luther D. Rodgers, to Jan. 1,1913, $1 T. L. Demoss, to Feb. 14, 1912, $1.T. L. Johnston, to Jan. 7, 1913, $1.W. J. Johnston, to Jan. 1, 1913, $1.W. D. Johnston, to Jan. 30, 1913, $1.H. P. Johnston, to Jan. 28, 1913, $1.J. W. Faircloth, to July 7,1912, $1.R. L. Cook, balance due, $1.Bernie W. Smisson, Feb. 12, 1913, $1I. W. Whitworth, to Jan. 1, 1913, $1.

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tenant Governor and Secretary of State, respectively. As their coming and the public speaking bad been previously announced in print, they were greeted by a large crowd when they reached the High School auditorium at the appointed

No doubt many more would have been present and, in fact, we doubt if the hall would have held the crowd had anything like favora­ble weather prevailed. But even in spite of the weather there were a num­ber present from the country.

The first speaker was Judge Hall. He made no particular attempt at oratory, but gave a forceful and convincing talk that held the undivided attention of his hearers. He stated that he had reached the heighth of his ambition when he was elected as one of the Judges of the Su­preme Court of our State, that he had not sought the more recent honor that had been bestowed upon him, but that since he had accepted it he was out to win, and that the fight of the Democratic Good Government League was even now won. He flayed the present administra tion, calling particular attention to the ring that Mr. Sanders has built up by reason of his patronage and how this influence is being brought to bear in the interest of Mr. Michel’s candidacy. “ If you elect Mr. Michel as your Governor,” he said, “you will be electing seventeen men. He is one of the ward bosses of New Orleans, they stand together always and one will not be more Gover­nor than another. You will have seven­teen Governors.” He made an excellent exposure of the maladministration of public affairs in our State, calling par­ticular attention to the record of Mr. Michel and the $36,000 salary he had built up for himself through graft and drag. Not once during the evening was Mr. Aswell’s name mentioned. Judge Hall’s manner and his sincerity through­out his address appealed to his hearers and his solicitation of their support at its close was greeted with a storm of applause.

In Senator Gueydan, that excellent South Louisiana Creole gentleman, Judge Hall has an admirable and well chosen running mate. He was the next speaker. He has a pleasing and straightforward manner of address and at once won his way into the good graces of the crowd. He reviewed the political situation in our State, giving his hearers no small bit of State “history” that came as news to them. The corrupt side of the present administration was laid bare and particular reference was made to the construction of the Inter­coastal Canal the course of which will lead through the now famous White Lake. This caused a ripple of laughter throughout the hall which the speaker caused to recur at fixed intervals. Lik« Judge Hall, he made reference to the purposes of the Democratic Good Government League and the chief aims of its platform. His address as a whole showed him to be familiar with his sub­ject, and another thing that it revealed in no small measure was that he is a man of thought, a man of his own convic­tions and with a keen sense of humor. He closed his remarks by giving two short verses—“The Candidate” —which brought down the house. Our people are for Mr. Gueydan as well as for Judge Hall. Present indications are that they will vote the ticket straight.

The next speaker to be introduced was Mr. Hebert, as stated above, one of the two candidates for Secretary of State. His opponent is Mr. A. Villeret, who has been “on the fence” for months, but who has recently enlisted under the Michel banner, which Mr. Hebert was not slow to refer to. However, he^is not making the race on the strength of the Good Government League support— he expects to ride in on the wake of no one’s wave, but is paddling his own canoe. He claims the distinction of having made public the emoluments arising from the office of the Secretary of State and forcing the reduction of fees in that office. He also made refer­ence to the fact that his opponent was a bachelor of forty-odd years, while since he made the race four years ago as young man against Mr. Michel he has become a benedict and is the father of two bright little children. His address, though short, was pointed and well re­ceived, and he will no doubt poll a big vote in Bossier.

The visitors left that afternoon for Shreveport, where a big Good Govern­ment League rally was held that night

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Plain Dealing.Tuesday, Jan. 9.—On Tuesday of last

week Mr. T. R. Crawford was taken to one of the Shreveport sanitariums for treatment. He was suffering from acute appendicitis and has since been operated on.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dexter moved into Mrs. Bolton’s cottage this afternoon.

Mr. W. M. King and Miss Nora King of Shreveport are guests of Mr. and Mrs.C. A. Heifner.

Misses Maude and Blanche McClena- ghan are visiting relatives in Stephens, Ark., this week.

Mr. W. L. Sibley and daughter, Miss Lee, are spending this week in Vivian with friends and relatives.

Mrs. D. C. Bolton moved to-day to Bolinger to join her husband, where she will take charge of the boarding house.

Dr. W. F. Bell went to Shreveport yesterday to assist in operating on Mr. T. L. Crawford for appendicitis. He re­turned this morning.

Mr. E. M. Laughlin of Alden Bridge came up Sunday night to conduct the masonic services held at the grave of Mr. Aaron Barnett of Red Land yesterday.

Mrs. John Meares and children of Belcher returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit here with Mrs. Berta Wyche. Mrs. Meares and Mrs. Wyche are sisters-in-law.

Mr. C. G. Edens, with the Frost- Johnson Lumber Company and located at Mansfield, was a recent visitor here with friends and relatives. Mrs. T. N. Keoun is Mr. Eden’s sister.

Mr. Flinne, the new barber, from Homer, came Tuesday to take charge of Mr. J. O. Nuckolls’ shop, and expects his family soon. They are now visiting relatives in Durant, Oklahoma.

Mr. Patterson of Cotton Valley, rep­resenting the Cotton Valley Lumber Company, passed through here last night en route home. He went to An­trim with the view of purchasing log cars from the Antrim Lumber Company.

Mr. F. R. Garrett’s store was entered Sunday night and small change in the amount of about $1.50 taken. The en­trance was effected by breaking out one of the glass panels in the front door. As this made such a small opening it is thought to be the work of boys.

Mrs. E. R. Mading and children left Monday for their home in Houston, Texas. They were called here two weeks ago on account of the serious illness of Mis. Madings mother, Mrs. Julia Davis Whose condition is now much improved Mrs. Mading took home with her as a guest her neice, Miss Julia Swindle.

The residence of Mr. J. R. Kirklin, a farmer residing near Antrim, was de­stroyed by fire at an early hour Sunday morning. Its entire contents were a total loss, and the members of his family are fortunate in having escaped the flames as they were a-bed. The origin of the fire is not known. Mr. Kirklin is an industrious, honorable and neigh­borly man and regret over his misfor tune in this community is general.

Judge Hall and party, finding that the passenger train was several hours late yesterday morning did not get off at Benton but continued on the north bound local freight train to this place later returning to Benton on the south bound train. The party while'here met most of our down town citizens, visited the several business places, and went away leaving a very favorable impres sion, indead. From expressions heard on the streets here and elsewhere, it is safe to estimate that 75 .per cent of the North Bossier vote will be polled for the Good Government League ticket.

THURSDAY.

Mr. Milton Kidd of Ruston is here on a visit with his sister, Mrs. R. L. Arnold.

Mr. W. J. Johnston moved yesterday into the residence recently vacated by Mr. Ed Slack.

Mr. J. F. Edwards of Benton came in on last night’s train. He is busy to-day shaking hands with his many friends.

When you want a reliable medicine for a cough or cold take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It can always be de­pended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.

Clip the monthly calendars that appear in this issue of the Banner and paste them up on the wall or on your desk Those for the other nine months will appear in later issues of the Banner.

well as ambitious candidates have long looked forward to with great hopes to gratify our public jwnbitions is drawing near, all feeling a nervous twitch as to what the wishes of the Bossier voters will be.

In consequence of the bad weather and a severe attack of Master Lagrippe, my canvass has been cut short of what I intended. I trust, however, my claims in the matter have been made sufficiently clear; and the thinking people are not here to be pushed around. How­ever, my opponents seem to have a great deal ef faith in works, so much so we proceed to hire some cheap boys to can­vass for us. I don’t know just what to term them. As sub-candidates?—no, I think it would sound better to term them as straw candidates—pretty small straws, too. As I see it the great injustice to the straw candidate is in having him rip around and expose his hand for such a small consideration, when if he would only accept, hush and vote he would stand in a much better plight than to make such public exposures. As one who works for a living, I can not afford to have any effort made other than that of my own. Was my candidacy of many, many years standing I would feel that agitation would cease to be a virtue.

At the same time I consider the voters of sufficient intelligence to cast their vote to their best interest, without being advised by the straw candidate day after day.

As one, I trust, urged by that same ambition that prompts man to aspire to higher and more useful life, I could ask no more of the constituents than to go into the booth and there give expression in ballot as to who they would have 611 the many stations of honor.

While conditions on January 23d might be in your opinion different as to what they were when you told some one you would support him for office, and if so, you must have the right to change your decision, as the business world is guided by present conditions. There­fore, I don’t feel that I should suffer the loss of your vote by cause of solicitation long before the campaign opened. When several names have appeared in the announcement column of your parish paper each man should have a like con­sideration.

One of my opponents very forcibly reminded me when I made the claim that the “ bosses” were arrayed against me that there would be about 450, most of them the best farmers in Bossier. If such is the case I am content. If my mistake, it’s his treat. At the same time he is only soliciting the support of the law-abiding citizens. Must say that I have made a close canvass of the parish and have, so far, failed to find the “out­laws.” Instead, I feel that I would be much honored to have the support of any man who has his name recorded on the registration roll of the parish. Am sure I could not gain the support of higher and more intelligent citizenship in Louisiana or any other State.

If elected I shall feel that I have been much honored. In appreciation of such I shall discharge the duties of the office with diligence.

Thanking you for your support.Respectfully yours,

G. T. Mays.

Mr. Pulo E x p resses H is R egrets.The following was written on the 3d

and intended for publication in last week’s issue of the Banner, but the office force was worked too hard to get to it, and made the north mail Thursday after­noon only by a narrow margin:

As the Banner’s readers are aware, Hon. A. P. Pujo, the leading candidate for the United States Senate from this State for the 1915 term, has been con­stantly with the Hall party on its tour of the State, and was to have been a mem­ber of the party on its visit to Bossier last week, which was announced in these columns. We have had a letter from Mr. Pujo, written under date of the 2d, expressing his regrets that he was una­ble to make the trip, and we find pleas­ure in giving it publicity. It is in part as follows:

“This letter is to express my regret that I was unable to make Benton. We had covered all appointments the first part of the week and expected to make your place. However, Judge Hall, Mr. Gueydan and myself decided that it would be impassible to make Benton and Plain Dealing and return here inside of two days. Weather conditions, as you are aware, were bad, and the trip to your town had to be abandoned.”

In referring to his own candidacy, Mr. Pujo is sanguine of the nomination, and we believe his support of the principles of the Good Government League will insure him an immense vote—a great majority—in this parish even should he not later find an opportunity to visit us.

Tem perance Lecturer Coming.Mrs. A. G. Boyce of Minden, Corres­

ponding Secretary for the State Division of the W. C. T. U., under date of the 10th, writes us as follows:

“Dear Mr- Editor: Will you please publish the local itineracy of our tem­perance lecturer, Mrs. Lila C. Moore of Kentucky, who is an entertaining talker. She is sent out by the National organi­zation and hopes to give our State about

month of her time. She will want to speak to the schools in the towns she visits.”

The dates and town3 listed by Mrs. Boyce on her card to this office are as follows :

Vivian—January 21st and 22d.Oil City—January 23d.Mooringsport—January 24th.Shreveport—January 25th and 26th.Bossier City—January 27th and 28th.Haughton—January 29th and 30th.Dubberly—January 31st.Sibley—February 1st.

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Vivian.Tuesday, Jan. 9.—Four deep wells are

being drilled east of Vivian in shallow territory.

The Vivian High School now has ten teachers and 450 pupils.

It is reported that pearl fishing in Caddo Lake is to be stopped.

Fifty new modern homes are to be built here during the early spring.

Miss Lee Sibley of Plain Dealing is a guest of Mrs. J. S. Boggs this week.

The Fort Worth-Caddo Oil Company of Fort Worth and the Hub Oil Company of Vivian will drill north of town.

Mrs. W. B. Boggs, jr., has returned home after a sbcNtf visit with her mother, Mrs. J. S. Gray of Plain Dealing.

The Indian Drilling Company drilled on the Baker lease, three miles east of town. The well is making 400 barrels per day.

The Good Government League can­didates spoke at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Music was furnished for the occasion by the Vivian brad,

A report fèache^ Vivian yesterday that an 8,000 baftfel well was brought in on the Levee Board’s land and another big one on the Leonard tract, just one mile north of the other. h u n .

A Much R egretted Death.About nine o’clock to-night Mrs,

Benton Smith of Plain Dealing, who was here helping to nurse her husband whose accident is mentioned elsewhere on this page, died suddenly from heart trouble at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R B. Hill. Death came with but a few moments warning, and was unexpected though Mrs. Smith had on previous occasions suffered to some extent from an affliction of the heart.

Mrs. Smith is spoken of as a Christian woman of neighborly and charitable traits and most exemplary character. She was particularly kindly in helping to nurse bedridden friends and her mag nanimity of soul and usefulness in this direction was equaled in many other ways. Truly a good woman has been claimed by death.

She is survived by her husband and several children, among whom are Mesdames. T. J. Lusk, J. S. Rodgers and T. J. Dudney, all of Plain Dealing

The interment will take place in Plain Dealing Cemetery to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock.

Pujo a Winner for Senator!For U. S . Senator, 1915 Term,

Stam p the Name In the Center

Reasons Why He Should Receive Your VoteEminence in his chosen profession proves his ability and mental

equipment.Representing the Seventh Congressional District, the largest in Lou­

isiana, for ten years, he is thoroughly familiar with every agri­cultural, mineral and manufacturing interest Louisiana will expect her Senator to safeguard.

Has obtained nearly a million dollars for Federal improvement work in his district.

Has won his way through sheer ability to a commanding position in the House of Representatives.

Has always fought for clean, economical government, local, State and 3 National,

Although alwaws a contender for Louisiana interests, he is f in line with Democratic policies and leaders in Congress.

“ Pujo has always been a favorite of mine and has done exception- 1 ally efficient work in Congress. He has been a bulwark to his State f and to his party in all matters of importance before the House”— fj Champ Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, in an inter­view at Lake Charles, October 18, 1911.

. ?Favors a Revenue Tariff.

“ I am in favor of a tariff for revenue upon all importations coming# : In o:repetition with the products of a like kind in the United States K equal to the difference in the cost of product in the foreign country plus transportation and the cost of production here.” —A. P. Pujo on the tariff, at Ruston July 4,1911.

“ The dividing line between a protective tariff and a tariff for reve- n i nue only seems to me to be vejy clearly marked. A revenue tariff can never go above the difference m cost of production at home and abroad, because when it goes above the difference in cost of production at home il i and abroad it protects the profits of special interests and dams back B competition.”—Oscar Underwood, Chairman Ways and Means Com- ; mittee, in an interview in the New York World of December 5, 1911. I \

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New O fficers for the O. E. S .At the last meeting of Cypress Chap'

ter No. 32,0. E. S., the following named officers were elected for 1912 :

Mrs. Maggie Sentell, Worthy Matron Mr. C. O. Gayle, Worthy Patron. Mrs. Nettie Wyche, Assistant Matron Mrs. Eva M. Smith, Secretary.Mrs. J. T. Hanks, Treasurer.Mrs. Belle Wise, Conductress.Mrs. Rupert Butler, Associate Con

ductress.Mrs. Carrie Gayle, Adah.Miss Alberta Gulledge, Ruth.Mrs. Frankie Smith, Esther.Mrs. Caroline Clowney, Martha.Mrs. Kate Elder, Eleetra.Mrs. Mattie Swords, Warder.Mrs. Ann Hill, Sentinel.Mr. E. M. Laughlin, Chaplain.Mrs. Beatrice Hill, Marshal.Miss Lucille Edwards, Organist.

To th e Public.I desire to inform the public that l am

a candidate at large -for membership on the Democratic State Central Committee from the Fourth Congressional District, The position is purely honorary, but I wish to assure the public that if elected and there is any charge of fraud in con­nection with any election held in this State, I, as a member of said committeetwo bottles of them and they have cured

her. Sick headache is caused by a dis- will vote to open the doors and let in the

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For Sale or LeaseON account of removal from the State, I offer

my home place at Midway, consisting of 330 acres, well improved and including good pastures under fence, for sale or lease. There is a good residence, barn and other necessary buildings on the place. I t is well adapted to farming or stock raising, or suitable for one who wishes to engage in the pet stock and poultry business. * ^

Also, 2 head of horses and 5 head of mules are offered for sale. THOS. LYLES, Midway, La. f

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The Democratic Executive Commttee for the Parish of Bossier met in Benton this day, January 9, 1912, with the fol­lowing members present in person or by proxy, to wit:

A. Curtis (R. B. Hill, proxy.)W. C. Raines (J. T. McDade, proxy.)C. O. Gayle.J. F. Strayhan (R. B. Hill, proxy.)J. B. Johnston.W. W. Lay.J. M. Henderson.Loye McDade (R. B. Hill, proxy.A quorum being present, the following

proceedings were had W. W. Lay was elected as Chairman

pro temOn motion and second, the date of the

second primary is hereby changed from February 20th to February 27th, and the same commissioners and clerks ap pointed for this election are to serve at the second primary.

The committee then proceeded in the manner prescribed by law to appoint commissioners and clerks of election to serve at the election to be held through­out the parish on the 23d day of January next:

WARD ONE.

Atkins—W. E. Connell, J. T. McDade and A. Caplis, Commissioners; J . S.Glover and G. Garrett, Clerks.

Curtis—T. W. Bledsoe, E. I. Coleman and J. M. Stacey, Commissioners; R. C.Doles and W. I. Jenkins, Clerks.

Taylortown—A. J. Childers, W. H.Hodges, jr., and J. H. Mercer, Commis­sioners; J. S. Overcash and Webb Smith, Clerks.

WARD TWO.

Benton—J. H. Belcher, R. E. Thomas and JcH. Stinson, Commissioners; W.I. Gayle and W. J*Dawson, Clerks

Vaneeville—J. H. Boisseau, J. C. Lo­gan and T. A. Tidwell, Commissioners;J. B. McCain and J. H. Arnold, Clerks.

Bossier City—W. H. McCall, J . B.Wilcox and A. N. Cox, Commissioners;W. I. Ratcliff and W. T. Colquitt,Clerks.

WARD THREE.

Plain Dealing—Ardis Coile, J. H Goodman and H. L. Boggs, Commis­sioners; J. R. Honeycutt and W. S.Bradberry, Clerks.

Alden Bridge—S. R. Strayhan, T. M.Ford and J. A. Love, Commissioners;J. P. Seabaugh and J. F. McKinney,Clerks.

WARD FOUR.

Carterville—G. G. Allen, M. B.Stampley and J. J. Roberson, Commis­sioners; J. B. Keoun and Eli Coile,

Mot—W. A. Lowe, J. D. McKellar and J. F. Kilgore, Commissioners; S. M.Matlock and J. A. Lowe, Clerks.

WARD FIVE.

Rocky Mount—W. H. Martin, W. W Oglesby and J. P. Gleason, sr., Commis­sioners; W. A. Bounds and J. S. John­son, Clerks.

Linton—J. A. Bumgardner, W. W Lay and W. V. Lay, Commissioners; L.T. Merritt and A. M. Teague, Clerks.

Ivan—J. F. Adair, F. J. Burks and I.W. Whittington, Commissioners; J. E Young and C. N. Morrison, Clerks

w a r d six. .Bellevue—C, W. Biggs, R. A. Gard­

ner and F. F. Vickers, Commissioners;Dr. J. R. Snider and L. C. Biggs, Clerks.

Haughton—G. R. Wafer, R. M. San- didge and Frank Edwards, Commis­sioners; J. B. Hall, sr., and C. E. Beau­champ, Clerks.

Koran—J. D. Huckaby, H. J. Tooke and W. B. Sapp, Commissioners; J. A.Cawthon and C. K. McClanahan, Clerks.

Whereupon the Executive Committee adjourned sine die.

W. W. Lay, Chairman R. B. Hill, Secretary.

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After aa absent# of some months, Mr. Hughes Martini* again at home.

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L E . Thomas.

We beg to call particu lar attention to our

Savings DepartmentIn which we allow 3 per cent interest on open accounts, ör we will issue Certificates of Deposit, payable in twelve months, bearing 4 per cent interest.

Commercial National BankOf Shreveport

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The Leading Restaurants in Shreveport Are These Two •••

Chamberlain’s Cafe Sweet Clover Cafe

Under Same Management

and the

Popular Prices j* Out-Of-Town Patropage Solicited>oooooc(j

FtaSy"!« ^^Mthe^hiid becomes I HpHE business that is worth running is worth advertising.

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if your children are subject to attacks of croup, watch for the first sympton, hoarseness. Give Chamberlain’s Cough