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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
In connection with the English Pos

In connection with the English Post
master Generals circular, announcing
the expiration of the Atlantic mail
contracts, the following particulars
have been obtained: After December
the contracts will be given by the
quarter to the fastest steamers sailing
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Speed will be the principal qualifica-
fion necessary to obtain the contract.
1t is understood on good authority
that the present idea of the English
Post-office is to send letters always by
the fastest steamers, and thus stop
American complaints. 1t is regarded
as possible that a combination of At
lantic lines may cause failure of
plans for a fast mail service from
England, but prospects are better now
than ever before.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

Mr. John Brewster, a well-known
citizen of Boston, who died some three
months ago, was formerly of the firm
of Brewster & Sweet, of this city, and
later of the banking firm of Brewster.
Cobb & Easterbrook. By his will,
which has quite recently been adj
mitted to probate. he leaves $4,000
annually for the Marlborough CT. H. }
and Peterborough Academy. He
leaves also over S1,50O,OO0 for build
ing town hall and library and for
the town pocr.-B0Stoz Post.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
fOrnia.

THE Northern Pacific Land Forfeit
IRE bill as passed by the Senate de-
clares forfeited so much of the lands
granted TO that company as are coter-
Ininous with that part of its main
line, which extends from Wallula
Junction to Portland, and that part of
the Cascade branch now completed,
and makes the right of way in the Ter
ritories subject to taxation. Nothing
in the act is TO be construed to waive
any right of the United States to for
felt any other lands granted by them
for failure, past or future, to comply
with the conditions of the grant.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

NEW YORK, June 19.-Seyeral months
ago Annie Sheedy. a young Irish lassie,
waiting at the table of her master, Mr.
Carroll, in Ireland, vas insuIted by one of
the guests, who had been drinking very
freely. John Carroll, son of the
family, Knocked tile insulter down
and followed up this bit of
gallantry by falling in love with the pretty
Annie. He said he would marry the girl
and Carroll here turned him out OF the
house. lie came to America and dug
ditc'res for living. This week Annie ar
rvei at Castle Garden and was scarcely
ashore before her ditch-diggiDg, disinherit-
I'd lover seized her. and lugging her off to
Rev. Father John j. Riordan, married her
on the spot
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
The French Coupling New territory.

LONDON, June 17.-Adyices from the
British Consulate at EOumea, the capitak
of the French colony of New Caledonia,
state that the military and naval expedi-
ton which recently proceeded thence to-
to the New Hebrides islands, hoisted the
French flag over them on June l, and
the captain of the French transport
which performed the ceremony ex-
changed visits with the commander of a
British man-of-war lying in the vicinity -
England is engaged i'll seeking from
France a statement as to the truth OF
falsity of the above report.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

ADvICEs from San Francisco state.
1t was feared the north wind which
prevailed along the coast during last
week had seriously injured the pros
poets of a good wheat crop. Reports
received from all the wheat counties
of the State show that only four coun-
ties have been affected, and these only
in a slight degree. The present re-
ports conform 20 the previous ones
that the years wheat crop will be one
of the heaviest ever harvested in Cali
fornia
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

As AGREED upon in committee, the
Sundry Civil Appropriation bill appro-
PIRATES S21, 053,822. The estimates
aggregated $50, 1854, 800. The appro-
priation for the present year was $780,
POS, 747 This bill shows a larger re-
duction as compared with the estimates
than any other reported this session
from the Appropriation Committee.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
The antiouity CT the harp

The antiquity CT the harp appears
IN the fact that ancient Egyptian fres-
Goes contain harps that are three
thousand years old. Bruce gives some
copies of paintings in one-hundred-
gated Thebes of harp in the tomb OF
Rameses, thus showing that before
Athens was built the Egyptians used
this instrument Bible readers know
KIM David's favorite instrument was
the harp called kinnor. 1t is said that
when hung over his couch the wind
caused the strings to sound at mid
night-the principle of the aolian
harp.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

NINE. BAzAINE, the wife of the ex-
French Marshal. is visiting the City
of Mexico. She belongs to we'll
known Mexican family, and showed
her courage and pluck when she as
sisted the Marshal to escape from his
prison at St. Margarita.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

A FISHING schooner and all on board
have been lost near SealOcks, \. +.
The schooner was heading for land
when struck by an of-shore squall,
which carried away the unreefed sails.
She keeled over and sunk immedi-
ateIy
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

IL the iron and steel mills at Pitts
burgh, Pa, the men are working over
time, indicatinga prosperous condition
of the trade. The iron output this
year, compared with last year, shows
an excess of two hundred and three
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
CURRENT COMMENT.

THE Supreme Court of Ohio has re-
fused to issue the writ of quo warranto
prayed for by the old Cincinnati Board
of Public Works. This establishes the
legality of the Republican Senate's do
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

Some people, doubtless, are born
to be bores; others achieve the quail
ties that 20 to make bore of a
superiative degree. and large portion
of the innocent and defense.ess por-
ton of the human race haze bores
thrust upon them.-BOston Traveller.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

"A one hundred and fifty ton bowlder
rolled down the mountain at Swan
vile, Me-, the other day, and cut q
clean swath through large forest trees
for over thirty rods.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24

-"Gladstone's bill" remarked old
Mrs. Badger, petulantly. I've heard
OF that for the past ten months. 1t
seems to me it was time for Mr.. Glad
stone to pay his bills. ~. !. MaL
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
FINE rains of late.

AT depth of $50 feet, salt water was
struck i'll the coal hole being bored at To
peka. The water rises to the surface, and
flows continually at the rate of about one
hundred barrels day. The extreme brack
ishness of the water led to an analysis of
it. as there is reason to believe it is of a
quality from which good salt can be made.
W. u. BARRY. Of Dawn. was arrested re-
Gently charged with numerically and dan
gerously beating Mrs. John SDrinner, OF
that place. The lady went to his shop to
collect forty cents which he owed her.
Barry refused to pay the money aud
knocked her down and kicked her brutally.
THE personal property of Leavenwortb
County is assessed at 81, sec, O93.
THE State Military Board have fully de-
cided upon the next encampment of the
Kansas National Guard. 1t will be held at
Fort Riley, commencing September 20 and
lasting six days. Prizes will be awarded
the best drilled regiment and companies,
and it is understood awards of medals will
be made to individuals of the most sol
dierly qualifications and bearing.
A NAN known as Doc Bennett was acct
dentally shot by Will Freyer at Terry, six
teen miles north of Garden City, the other
day. The injured man lived about two
hours.
One John L. Gilbert was recently ar
rested near Bowling Green for an assault
upon his strp-daughter, Minnie Miller.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

Robertson: Young men are prone
to consider skepticism proof of
strong-mindedness-a something to
be proud of. Let Plate be a specimen
and wretched one he is. He had
clear-mindedness enough to be dis
satisfied with all the views he knew;
enough to see through and scorn the
squabbles and supersitions of bigots.
All well, if from doubs of falsehood
he had gone on to a belief in a higher
truth; but doubt, when it left him
doubting-why, the noblest opportu-
nifty man ever had, that of saving the
Saviour, he missed; he became a thing
for the people to dispise, and after
ages to pity. And this is skepticism.
Call you that manly thing?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19
Grand Jury Report.

TUE honorable Judge of the end Judicial
District Court, holding sessions in an,; for
the Parish of Bosser.
We, the Grand Jury empanneled
Tor the August Term, 1886, of your
Honorable Court, respectfully re-
port, that we have had brought be.
lore US 40 cases of infraction of the
criminal laws of the State, which
we carefully considered.
We returned into Court % true
bills, and ignored 20, which were of
minor Importance.
The roads of the parish are in a
passable condition, and no overseers
nave been reported for neglect of
duty.
We would call the attention of
tue Police Jury to the unsafe condi.
ton of the bridge across Willow
Chute, near Ogden's store, and also
to the bridge over Black BAYOU.
which needs some repairs to render
it safe; as also the bridge on Dry
Cypress, near P. B. Perrin's.
We very much deprecate the re.
sort to what is commonly termed
Lynch law, and sincerely hope that
the law abiding citizens of our par.
ish will use all their influence to
check any such disposition in the
future.
We take pleasure in stating the
fact that not single bill has been
found for any crime in those wards
where Intoxicating liquors are not
sold.
The public offices are in good con
dition, and the prisoners we'll cared
for.
We would call attention to the
wall on the west side of the hall way
of the Court House. We deem it
unsafe, and recommend that it be
securely braced.
Having now concluded our labors,
we submit this, our report, and in
conclusion, desire to tender our
thanks to the Court and it's officers
for kindness and conrtesies extend
ed to us during the progress of our
labors, and respectfully ask our dis.
charge.
j. G. ALLEN, Foreman.
August IA, 1886.
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Homestead Entry No. 1904.
Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,
August 10, 1886. s
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, OF in his
absence the Clerk of the District Court at
Bellevue, La, on September 25th, 1886, viz
Homestead Entry No. 1901 Joseph Guilford
for the southeast quarter ofnorthwest quar-
ter of section IS, township - North, Range
Ii West Louisiana Meridian. He names the
following witesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation of, said land,
viz: VIM. Bankhead, w. D. Bankhead, of
Rocky Mount P. o. Israel Rodhes, of Ansel
P. o., and j. B. Bell of Rocky Mount P. O..
We. RUSSELL, Register.
August 10, 1886. sept %
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Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Land Office at NatchitOehes, La,
August i3. 1886. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof In support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence, the Clerk of District Court, at Belle
vue, Louisiana, on September 25th, 1886, viz
Homestead Entry No. l707-William Bank
head-for the northeast quarter of southeast
quarter of section 81, and north half of south
west quarter of section 3d. township % North
range ii West Louisiana Meridian. He names
the Following witnesses to prove his continu
GUS residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz: w D. Bankhead, Joseph Guilford
J. B. Bell, of Rocky Mount Post Office, apo
Israel Rodgers, of Ansel 20.
w f RUSSELL, Register.
August 10, 1886. sept %
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Homestead Entry No. 1896
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, I
August Is, 1886.

Land Office at Natchit0ches, La,
August ID, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence the Clerk of the District Court at
Bellevue, Louisiana, on September 18th, 1886,
viz: Homestead Entry No. l736-John Bell
for the southeast quarter of southeast quarter
of section 81 southwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section 20, and northwest quarter
Of northwest quarter of section IS, township
% North, Range Ii West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cul'
tivation of, said land, viz: w. D. Bankhead,
William Bankhead and Joe Guilford, of Rocky
Mount Post Office, aud Israel Rodgers, Of
Ansel P O., Bossier Parish, La.
". L. RUSSELL, Register
August is, 1885 sept %
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For administration.

Succession of VIM. NJ In District Court
Pickett, deceased Bossier Parish, La
Notice is hereby given that Elan S
~ Dortch has this day filed in the office OF
the Clerk of the Second Judicial Distric,
Court for Bossier Parish, Louisiana, his appli
cation to be appointed administrator of the
succession of W. NJ. Pickett, deceased Now
this is to admonish all persons concerned, thai
if opposition is not made thereto within tho
time prescribed by law, the said applicant
will be appointed administrator of said sue
cession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and seal o.
office, at Bellevue, La, on this August TO- 1886
A. r. THOMPSON,
augl2 Clerk Bossier District Court,
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Homestead Entry No. 1891.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
Aunnsf II 1895

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
August II, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will BIS made before
the n honorable District Judge, or in his absence
the Clerk of the District Court, at Bellevue,
La, on September 25th, 1886, viz Homestead
Entry No l69l-Joscph I. Ford-for the west
half of the northeast quarter, and northeast
quarter of southwest quarter of section eight,
township % North, range l2 West Louisiana
Meridian. Henames the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land viz r. E. Wyche.
ST., R. E Wyche, Jr., of Bellevue, Bossier
parish, Louisiana, and A. ID. Hudson and W.
B Boggs, OF Red Rand, Bossier parish, La.
w. E. RUSSELL, Register.
August ~, 1886. sept %
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Homestead Entry No. 1892
Land Office at Natchitoc

Land Uffice at NatchitOches, La. .
August II, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice of his inten
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and tibet said proof will be made before the
Honorable District Judge or in his absence,
the Clerk of the District Court, at Bellevue
La, on September 18th, 1886, viz: Homestead
Entry No. l832-Amos ID. Hudson-for the
east half of the southwest quarter and south
half of northwest quarter of section five,
township % North, range 10 West Louisiana
Meridian. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of said land, viz: r. E. Wyche,
Sr r. E. Wyche, Jr., of Bellevue, Bossier par
ish, Louisiana, and j. T. Ford, w. B. poggs,
of Red Land, Bossier parish, La.
w. E. RUSSELL, Register
August 49, 1886 sept %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

ERN A TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD
AT eoLLINsBURG, SEPT. l, 1886.
LIST. The posts must be so yards
apart. Start 90 yards from first post.
I'd. Time not less than twelve
seconds from start to last post.
3rd. Lances must be feet long,
aud to balance 81 feet from point.
All lances will be inspected by three
men chosen for that purpose.
4th. All Knights must be ready
when called, Or they will forfeit their
ride.
9Th. All those DESTROYS of riding
must send their names and colors
to Marshals W. nj. Abney and w.
ii. McClenaghan, Collinsburg, La.
9th. Should two or more Knights
tie, the one making best time will
be awarded the prize.
9TH. Should any Knight drop his
lance he will lose what rings be may
have taken.
Sth. No Knight shall be allowed
more than two starts ride.
9th. The browning of Queen and
Maids of Honor will take place on
the ground.
10th. Knights must be on hand
and fall in line in front of Capt. j.
81. Matthias store by 10 o'clock,
"sharp."
The public is respectfully invited
to attend, and ladies requested TO
bring baskets.
Respectfully,
ABNEY q MCCLENAGHEN,
MarShals.
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Estrayed before W. H. Bledsoe, j. r., Ware
II s, Bossier parish, by A. G. Thompson, OF
July 18th, 1886. and will be sold at Haughton
Louisiana, within the legal hours of sale, OF
Saturday, August %, 1886. a brown mare muls
about IA hands high, about 5 years old, anl
branded on left bip with letter o. has very
large feet
Appraised at SIS 90.
The ow ner is requested to come forward
prove property pay charges, &c.
ED. NJ. PLATT, Constable.
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Homestead Entry No. 17OS
Land Office at Natchitoches, La
August Is, 1886.

Land Uflce at NatChItOChes, la
August 10, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence the Clerk of District Court at Belle
vue, La, on September IS, 1886, viz: Home
stead Entry No. I70S-William David Bank
head-for the west half of southeast quarter of
section "a, township % North, range II West
Louisiana Meridian He names the followine
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of said land, VIE: VIM
Bankhead, Joseph Guilford, j. b. Bell, OF
Rocky Mount Post Office, La, Israel Rodgers,
of Ansel Post Office, Bossier parish La.
w. E, RUSSELL, Register.
August 49, 1886. sept %
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St7.Ny Sale.

betrayed before A. ]. Murff, J. P. Ward
II Precinct l, Bossier parish, Louisiana, BY
yae, within the legal hours of sale, on Satur
day, the 2lst day of August. 1856, one white
and black spotted COW and calf; said COW hai
one dropped horn and is marked with over hal
cropin each ear
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
/. C. BIGGS, Constable
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Homestead Entry No. SO79
Land Office at Natchitoehes, Louisiana,

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,
July 10, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice Of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim before the Honorable Judge, or in his
absence, the Clerk of the District Court at
and secure final entry thereof at the expiration
of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz
Homestead Entry No. 2079-Daniel Vaughan
for the east half of northwest quarter and
west halt of northeast quarter Of section %
township % North, Range IL West Louisiana
Meridian. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land. viz: r. E. Wyche
ST., and R. E. Wyche, Jr, of Bellevue. La
andJ. Fl. Nattin and George Paysinger, OF
Collnsburg, La.
w. Z. RUSSELL, Register.
July Is, 1886. augl9
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-08-19

70 Farmers attending Court here
during the past two weeks report
the cotton crop as falling short of
last crop % to 80 per cent. The
causes given for the great falling
off in cotton reports, are that the
cotton was two to three weeks late,
aud tho rains in June and July
caused a rapid and large growth of
the weed, during which time but
little fruit was taken on. The boil
worms and shedding cause by the
last two and three weeks hot, dry
weather leaves a large stalk with
but little fruit.
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Wesleyan Female Institute
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.

"Opens September 22d, 1886. One of the
" Fret SCHOOLS FOR YoUEG LADYEs m
THE UNION All Departments thorough
Buildings elegant. Steam heat. Gas light.
Situation beautiful. Climate splendid. Pupils
from nineteen States. All important advsn-
tages in one greatly reduced charge. Board,
Washing, Lights, English, Latin, French,
German, Music. for Scholastic year, from
September TO June, $3.50. For Catalogue,
write to
REV. WIN A. HARRIS, d. D., President.
Staunton. Virginia.
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Stray Sale.

Estrayed before w. H. Bledsoe, j. p, Ward
II 6, Bossier parish, by C. Dowden, on the
Bird day of July, 1886, and will be sold al
Haughtou, La, within the legal hours of sale.
on Saturday, August %, 1886, a white COW
with a calf; said COW marked in left ear with
a crop, split and underbit in right ear about
Syears old.
Appraised at SIS
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
L. NJ PLATT. Conatable
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V Two new bales of cotton, the
first Of the season, were received at
Shreveport Friday. One bale was
raised in this parish by Walter Col
quit, weighed 624 pounds, classed
strict middling, and was sold for IL
cents. The other bale was from
DeSoto parish, which classed good
middling, and sold for liz cents.
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II The Canadians are making it
warm for us on the northern frontier,
and the Mexicans on the southern,
but old Sol is showing a disposition
to.beat up things all over.
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DEATH OF A SWEET LITTLE
GIRL.--We record with sadness the
death of little KATIE BRIAN BIGGs,
daughter of Lewis G. and Mary Lou
Blggs, who died last Monday night
Of congestion; aged three years,
nye months and % days. To the
stricken parents we tender our
sarmest sympathies in their great
bereavement, as We know it is hard
lor them to give up their sweet lit
he GIRL, but God in His mercy will
oind up their broken hearts and
unite them again with their loved
zoe beyond this vale of tears. Oh!
s0e blessed thought of meeting the
sosed one in land of eternal rest
aod happiness, brings more consola.
ao0 70 the sorrowing heart than all
'ae gllded words or flowery Ian.
susge that ever fell from the pen of
say living being; therefore, we can
o0s say to those bereaved of her ten.
ass love, that they have the bright
.ao shining hope of meeting her on
a4' beautiful Shore where parting
cnkncwu and sickness and sorrow
ret and feared no more.
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With thousands of extra police
men, thousands of soldiers, and 500
killed and wounded victims, the
Belfast riots will rank high in the
history of mob lawlessness. The
fact that they are taking place in
this era of enlightened civilization
makes them all the more terrible.