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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
MOUNT CARMIHL.

The beautiful SNOW has almost dis
appeared.
Ambrose Krptsch with his family
left last Monday for Gretna, Manitoba
to make THAT their home for the pres.
ent.
John Martin, soldier Of N. W. Mon.
tana, was the guest Of his uncle, G
Schill, for a month. He left for his
home last Monday.
John Kartes, of Ontario, is expected
in about three weeks and will occupy
the old kartes residence. also will kee[
house for Andrew.
1t was reported that Joe Schulel
went to Manitoba last week to gel
married, but somehow has returned
since without his bird.
a. FORWARD is occupying a position
as deputy under y. Scholtke in Lang
don. but some say it is not true
there's a girl on the string.
Nick Perius has returned from ;
two months visit to Mildmay. Ont
lie claims having had Il rafting goot
time there renewing old acquaintance
but, like hundreds of others, said hi
would never make that his home agai1
and is happy since his return to Da
kOta
Jos. Fisher was down to Wulhall;
and purchased a new variety Of wheat
called "Welford Chatf,'' OF Mr.. II. r
Vaughan. Joe is going strong into
experimenting and is bound to find ou1
what it will pay best to raise in this
country.
Doe. Schwartz WAS to Langdon Sat
urday with Il load Of wheat. Iii:
practice rs Z physician is increasing a
such Il rate that he brought back Will
him wagon box full of his world re
noWned medicine. His office is 10
Gated next door west Of tie post Office
Henry Illerbr,n and John Gatschene
are talking oi purchasing the thIeshin2
machine formerly owned by Illerbrul
& He'll. These are just the gentlemen
we need out here to bring things tt
time as far as threshing is concerned
the former being an expert as Il sepa
rator man and the latter first las.
engineer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
PITHY PENCILINGS
Picked, Pointed and Pre-:
served for Reading by
Regular Reporters.
MONA.

Weather fine.
Peter Frank, who has been indisposed
for some time, is once more able to be
about and is hauling home wood.
James Y. Scott has sold his farm to
VIM. Hutton, our efficient postmaster.
William can now be counted as one OF
the bonanza farmers Of this county.
Harry Bowles, a bonanza stockman
of Beaulieu, came up to Mona one day
last week and removed some of his
stock, which he had wintering here, to
his principal ranch at Beaulieu.
A polytechnic institute has lately
been started at Mona, and of which we
are justly proad. ANY young man who
wishes to learn steam engineering, APP
piled mechanics, or to be 4 machiniSt,
can very profitably spend term or two
at the Institute.
Fred Borusky, the Poplar Grove
teacher, was visible on our streets last
Saturday. He said that his school was
progressing nicely. Upon being asked
who, in his opiaion, would be the next
president, he replies: cleveland, Hill,
or some other good Democrat
August Peterson, Of South Loan, is
| in attendance at the institute, also
Thomas Flynn, of Langdon. They
speak in glowing terms Of their in
StructOr. REX.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken paper
regularly from the ostotlice-whether
directed to his name or another's. OF
whether he has subscribed Or not-is
responsible for the payment.
The courts have decided that refus-
ing TO take newspapers OF periodicals
from the postoliice, or removing and
leaving them uncalled for. prima facia
evidence Of intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper dis
continued lie must pay al arrearages
or the publishers may continue to send
it until payment is made, and collect
the whole amounts whether the paper
is taken from the Office not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
"a piece of Good Advice.

i enjoy life while YOU live for you
will be long time dead. "-iBill Nye.l
If you are gong to Canada or the east
take the Wabash from Chicago and
enjoy all the advantages offered by
this popular line. Through sleepers
and day coaches FROM Chicago to Lon
don, Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal
New York and Boston. Two trains
daily-leaving Dearborn depot, Chi
cago, at 5 and 1880 p. m. For further
information apply to your nearest
ticket agent OF write to G. j. Lowell
T. z. A.. St. Pail, Wabash r. Il.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10

This term might be applied to Ste
.vens Points, located on the Wisconsin
central lines, at the gateway to the
vast forest region which extends north
to Lake Superior.a distance Of 200 miles
without break, on account Of it's vast
lumber interests. The Wisconsin ii Yer
to which the lumbermen have given the
familiar and somewhat affectionate
title Of ''Old Wiscons,'7 not alone acts
as lumber feeder to the city by fur
nishing through it's numerous tributar-
les an outlet for thousands of acres of
pine in the upper country, but it fur
nishes water power that is second
only to that of Neenah and Menasha,
which cities are also located on the
Central" Millions of feet of lumber
are cut every year, giving employment
to hundreds of men. In addition to the
lumber trade it has numerous other
manufactures; it is here where the
large car shops Of the Wisconsin Cen.
trail Lines are located.
For tickets, maps, pamphlets, and
full information apply to G.. F. McNei
G. P. & 7. A., Minneapolis, MINI. or tt
Jas. G. Pond, General Passenger ani
Ticket Agent, Chicago, III.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
LAKE AGASSIZ.
How IL Great Body of Water TailisI.ss for
Good.

How /: Great Body of Water sanishes for
Good.
From the Youths Companion.
II you look at a map Of the Dominion
OF Canada you will see near the center
of its southern border the fertile pro-
vince of Manitoba, containing the
greater part of Lake Winnipeg, and
embracing vast extent Of rich prairie
land, whose abundant harvests and
bountiful pastures have won for the
province worldwide fame, notwith-
standing the long, cold winter that it
has to endure.
Geology has an interesting story to
tell Of the former condition of Mani
toba, and Of the origin Of its produc-
tive soil. A great lake, exceeding in
extent the whole chain of what we
now call the Great Lakes, once existed
there, and to this vanished lake, which
no man ever saw, thong the evidences
Of its former existence are plentiful
enough, Inc name OF AgaSslZ mas Deen
given.
The present Lake Winnipeg is only
the shrunken and dwindled remnant
of the great body of water whose ozsy
bed has now been turned into thous-
ands of harvest fields.
But perhaps the most interesting
thing about Lake Agassiz is that it
was formed, SO to speak, by tremen-
dous dam of ice which shut it in on it's
southern side. This was near the close
of the so-called glacial period. when
the great sheet OF ice that had covered
more than half OF North America was
beginning to dissolve and retreat.
As the glacial ice melted away and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
Notice to Builders.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the Cavalier County Bank up tc
and including April l, 1892, for the
erection and completion Of one
story frame building q X 90, u
foot studding, situate on northeast
corner Of Third and Walnut streets
adjoining Sullivan d Meningitis, in
the city Of Langdon, n. D. After
February l, see plans and specitica-
tons at Cavalier Co. Bank.
MOONEY q MCUUGu.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10

Mistakes Above and Below Ground.
While cross-examining DR.. Warren,
New York counsel declared that doc
tors ought to be able to give an opin-
ion of disease without making mis-
takes. They make fewer mistakes
than the lawyers " responded the ply
stefan. ''That is not So" said the
counselor; "but DOCTORS mistakes are
buried six feet under ground, law4
yer's are not" NO." replied War
rem; "but sometimes hung as many
feet above the ground "-Argonsut
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10

the bed of the lake slowly rose with
the diminished pressure the waters of
Lake Agassiz were gradually drained
off, leaving only the Winnipeg of to-
day, the basin of the Red river OF the
north, and the broad prairies of Mani
toba as tokens of it's former existence
and evidence OF its vast extent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10
Notice To Farmer. and eshe,. :

The chamber of commeiaa of Grand
Forks, N. D., has opened a labor bu-
reau for the purpose III assisting those
lin search of farm employment and far
mers in getting the necessary help re-
'quired by them.
FARMERS SEND A LIST OF YOUR WANTS.
How many men.
How many teams.
How many threshing machines.
When wanted, for how long, and pay
given.
Parties in search of work, state the
kind, for how long and pay wanted.
Special rates for laborers are expect
ed from all railroads. Address,
ALEX. G.. MATIIER,
Sec'y Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Forks, N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10

All personal property taxes for the
year 1891, must be paid before March
LIST. The law requires the county
treasurer to collect by distress, if ne
cessary, after that date.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-03-10

Ladies get your calling cards, all
styles, at this Office.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
sAss2sOsgasC Ceass eas Is,
FOR DISTRICT IIrDGE


We are authorized to announce J. T.
WATKINS, Esq, as candidate for District
Judge for the Second Judicial District, CON-
posed of the parishes of Bossier, Webster and
Bienvillo; subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
TO the Voters of the Second judicial District
OF LoisiGno: Honored by your confidence
and elected to a second contest by your votes.
respectfully solicit your support in the final
race" for Democratic nomination for the
District Judgeship, promising, if elected, to be
governed in the future, as in the past, by the
Constitutional oath of Office.
Respectfully, j. T. BOONE.
Sparta, La, Dec. Ia, 1891.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce A. j.
MURFF, ESQ.,, as q candidate for District At
torney Of the Second Judicial District, COM
posed of the parishes of Bossier, Bienv;lle and
Webster; subject to nomination by the Dem
ocratic party.
We are authorized to announce j. A.
DORMON, Esq, as a candidate for District
Attorney of the Second judicial District, COM
poeed OF the parishes Of Bossier, Bienvilie
and Webster; subject to nomination by the
Democrats party.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are requested to announce CHARLES
KINGSLEY, an Anti Lottery Farmers Union
Democrat, as candidate for Representative;
subject to votes at the Democratic primary.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Volume 81.

With this number the Bossier
Banner enters upon its 31st volume.
Since its first issue on July l, 1859
with the exception of it's suspension
during the war-the Banner has gone
forth weekly to greet the people of
Bossier parish, and to work for their
best interests.
Invoking the guidance of Almighty
God, without whose aid all human
effort is vain, and thanking our
friends and patrons for past encour-
agement-trusting that weshall merit
a continuance, even in a larger degree
of their good will-we promise that
in the future, as in the past, the Ban
ner will faithfully and firmly uphold
true Democratic principles and con-
tend for the right. It will labor to
advance the moral and material in.
terests of the people, more palticu.
Larry of the people Of Bossier parish
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Homestead Entry No. 332t,

Land Office at NatchiGoches, Louisiana,
February ltth, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable Clerk of the District Court at
Benton, La, on 18th March, 1892, viz: Home
stead Entry No. 332l-Earie l.. Farrington-
fer the north half of southwest quarter of sec
ton 25, township % North, range 10 West
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation, of said land, viz: Alex.
Covington, J. Il. Matloclz, l.. J. Barnett, II. M.
Matlcek, of Carter7ille P. o, La.
LOUIS DUPLEX, Register.
February Is, 1892 march "a
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
She3"lH'S Sale.

j. R. Cavett, ct al, } No. 3576. In Dis
vs.. trict Court Rossier
E. A. 81. G. childera. ! Parish, I La La. '0'''er
py virtue of writ of fieri facias to me
~ directed from The Honorable District
Court in and for the Parish of Bossier, La. in
the above entitled suit, Twill sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
Court house door, in the town of Benton. La,
within the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
March 26, 1892, the following described
property, to-wit:
The east half of northeast quarter of sec
tion 10, and northw est quarter of section Is.
township q North, range Is West, containing
240 acres, more or less
One mare and colt, head cattle, IL head
hogs, 50 bushels corn, more or less.
Terms of Sale-Land, cash, without benefit
of appraisement. Personal property, cash,
subject to benefit of appraisement
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff
February J8, 1892. march "a
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Proceedings Of the Democratic
Executive Committee of
Bossier Parish.
BENTON, La. FEB. 20, 1892.


Executive Committee met to day
pursuant to call of President, with
the following members present in
person or by proxy: w. Fl. Hodges
(W. G. Vance proxy, John Pickett
81. A. Snider proxy, G. II. Irion,
j. A. Bumgardner Nv. FL. Scanland
proxy, J. A. Snider.
Chairman Snider explained the
object of the meeting to be to
consider hether or not the primary
fixed for March 3rd should be post
poned until March 90, so as to have
only one primary.
On motion, it was Resolved, That
the primary fixed by this Commit.
tee to be held on March 3, be post
poned until March %, 1892. Unan-
imously adopted.
Capt. w. j. Fish, member from
ward 2, then appeared, having also
the proxy of J. M. Arnold.
When, on motion of DR.. Irion, the
resolution postponing the primary
from March 3 to March % was re-
considered, lin order to give Capt.
Fish an opportunity to vote upon
the question,) and again unanimous
" adopted, seven votes being cast.
On motion of DR.. Irion, it was
Resolved, That the appointment of
the commissioners and clerks to hold
primary on March 3rd is hereby re-
voked.
On motion, telegraphic dispatches
were sent to the Shreveport Times
and Caucasian requesting that they
publish notices of the postponement
of the primary.
Col. j. A. Snider and DR.. G. H.
.1rion each asked to have placed of
record on the minutes of the Com
mittee that they made W. lei. Scan
land their proxy in the event of the
absence of either, and the recorda-
tion of such proxy was ordered ac-
cordidgly.
Committee adjourned to meet on
Tuesday, March s, 1892.
j. A. SNIDER, Chairman.
w. Ell. SCANLAND, Secretary.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Homestead Entry Nc. 3363
Land Office at Natohitoehes, Louisiana,

Land Office at Natohitoches, Louisiana,
January %, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that tie following
IL named settler has filed notice Of MS
intention to make final proof IN support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk District Court at Benton, La, on
Hth March. 1862 viz: Homestead Eatry No.
3363-Rhoda Rawls-for the east half Of the
southwestquarter,n northwest quarter of south
west quarter of section 8, and northeast quar-
ter of ofnorthwest quarter of section II, township
20North, range l3 West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Sip jackson, Byron Rawls,
Ale Gallaway, of Benton P. o.. La. and Isaac
Ward, of Alden P. o., La
L. DUPLEX, Register
February !. 1892 mar 10
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Homestead Esatry No. 1888,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La, 2
February II, 1892
Notice is hereby given that fhe following
Ia named settler has filed notice of his in
tentien to make final proof III support of his
the honorable the CLERK ef the District Court,
at Benton, Louisiana, on 23th March, 1892,
viz: Homestead Entry No s333-Alexander
Covington-for the north half of south half
of fsectiou 13, township % North, range p West
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove her continuous residence
upon, aud cultivation of, said land, VIZ: B. F.
Cook, Hugh Martin, ]. .i. Camlee, Earle Far
rington, of Carterville, La
L. DUPLEX, Register
February IS, 1899. march a
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Homestead Entry No. 333a.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La. )

Land Office at Natchtoches. a., }
February 10, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has FLED notice of her
intention to make final proof in support of her
claim and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, Louisiana, on 4th April, 1892, viz !:
Homestead Entry No. 3331-Ellen Durdin-
for the southwest fractional quarter of section
q, township II North, range IL West Louisiana
Meridian She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: William r.
Sinith. Frank Moore, Charley Thomas, VIII
liam Hogin, of Knox Point p. o., La
L. DUPLEX, Register.
February IS. 1892 NAV n
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
Homestead Entry No, 1851,

Land Offlce at NatchItoches, La,
February "a, 1892
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in.
tention to make final proof in support of bis
claim, and that said proof will be made before
tho Honorable Clerk of District Court at Ben.
ton, La, On 1Ith April, 1892. viz: Homestead
Entry No. 3361-Joshna Charles johnson
for the south half of southeast quarter, north
west quarter of southeast quarter and south
west quarter of northeast quarter of section %,
township - North, Range l2 West Louisiana
Meridian. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: D. Carter. w.
n. Carter. B. +. Cook, Joseph Zachary, of
Carterville-P. o., La.
March 3, 1892. anriI7
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03

The box with his own hand, and in
New Orleans ballots shall be stamped
by the commissioners representing
each faction, and no ballot unstamp-
ed shall be counted.
7. QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS.
Qualifications of electors shall be
as follows: In parishes outside of
New Orleans, white Democrats with
the qualifications required by Law
except as to registration. Tn the
parish of Orleans white Democrats
registered at least 10 days prior to
the election, i. e., up to and inclusive
OF March IL. The test in cases of
challenge when the voters democracy
is questioned, shall be: evil you
agree to ebide by and sustain tie
result of the election?" fhe answers
afirmatively, his vote shall be recei7-
ed and counted, and if he answer in
the negative it shall be re.eoted and
he shall not be permitted to vote.
s. MANNER OF VOTING.
The commissioners Of election at
each polling place shall lyeep list Of
the persons voting, which list shall
be numbered from one to the end,
and said LIST so kept shall be certified
as correct by the commissioners i'm
mediately upon closing 5he polls end
before leaving the place Or opening
the ballot box
Each voter shall vote in the ward
and precinct in which he will be en-
titled to vote under the law.
9. COUNT AID RETURN OF ELECTION.
All ballots shall be counted and re-
turns made Immediately on closing
of the polls N tho presence of not
more thar two witnesses on each side,
to be admitted into the room where
the count is being made. Threetally
sheets shall be kept Of the count; the
tally shee3s shcll have tke tajlios
marked IN lines from the beginning
to the end of the page, and the total
amount of the ballot shall be written
in figures Immediately after the end
of the tallies, and in letters, so as to
prevent any alteration thereof.
Should two o. more tickets be
folded together the tickets so folded
together shall be rejected.
After the count IS completed the
ballots shall be put back in the box,
which shall be Immediately scaled
with the ballots therein ard preserv-
ed until the result of the election is
announced.
Ell poll lists and tally sheets shall
be made in tr;plicate and signed by
the commissioners indorced by the
wrapper with parish and precinct
marked distinctly thereon. Cne copy
of each Of said wrappers shall besent
sealed by mail, registered letter OR by
special messenger or by express, to
the Hon. John S, Young, chairman CT
this committee, care of the Whitney
National BanL, New Orleans. One
copy shall be fled with each of the
parish comn1ittees to be forwarded to
their respective State executive com
mittees.
The returns forwarded to the ohair-
man shall remain in the said bank,
with the seals unbroken until March
26, 1892, at le o'clock a. m, at which
time this committee shall meet at
New Orleans, open them, and COM
mence the count and canvass thereof,
and shall Immediately on the compile
ton thereof promulgate by publica-
tion the result thereof.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
McEnery Campaign Committee.

BY the authority of the McEnery
State Central Committee, I hereby
appoint the following named per-
sons to act as McEnery campaign
committee for Bossier parish: T.
G. Pickett, j. f. Strayhan, W. 3.
Simpson, Thos. Player, Il. 81. Allen,
j. T. Edwards.
The committee will meet at Ben
ton, on Tuesday, March s, 1892, for
the purpose of organization, and to
appoint commissioners for the Nc
Emery faction to conduct the prim-
ary election to be held on the 22nd
of March, 1892, in accordance with
the agreement recently entered into
by the Democratic State Central
Committees at New Orleans.
H. w. OGDEN,
Member McEnery Democratic State
Central Committee for Bossier Par.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03

Following is the result of primary
held in Webster parish last Saturday:
For Judge-Watkias, IT'S; Boone,
265. For District Attorney-Murff,
615: Dormon. A14.
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03

ballots cast at that election for s....
officers there shall be printed d9'aLe sa o. pasis
For amendment to article 30 oe ~ ssllese peris.
ton, Against amendment to art;ols sJs SSohsiils
Constitution al s'cie 20 b N.
witness my signature and tha a..
state OF Louisiana at the CITY Of Pea seal M III
this 2Oth day Of November, fssl. "'OA R0ass
L. F. MASON
Seeretarr ns ~
The Bossier banner., 1892-03-03
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1I-AMENI
MENT NO. Q

Proposing to submit to the electors of this
State an amendment to article two hundred
and twenty-nine (229) of the Constitution of
1879, relative to Public Education"
SECTION s. Be 1t reso,ced by the General
assembly of He State of Louisiana, t.,o-shirds
OF the members elected to each house concur7-iy0
therein, That article two hundred and twenty
nine OF the Constitution of eighteen hundred
and seventy-nine, be amended and re-enacted
so as to read asfollows, viz:
Article 229-The school funds of this State
shall consist Of |. The proceeds of to xation for
school purposes as provided in this Constitu-
ton; Iheinterest on the proceeds of all public
lands heretofore granted by the United States
for the use and support of the public schools !;
5, Cf all lands and other property which NAV
hereafter be beqneathed, granted or donated
to the State or generally for school purposes;
4, All funds or property lother than unimproy-
ed landsl, bequeathed or granted to the State
not designated for other purposes; S. The
proceeds OF vacant estates falling under the
laws Of the State of Louisiana The Lepisla-
sure may appropriate to the same funds the
proceeds, in whole or in part, of public lands
not designated for other purpose, and shall
provide that every parish, or every school
ward In each parish, may levy tax for the
public schools therein, which shall not exceed
nVe ~ mills on the dollar. the vote ON such
tax to be decided by majority of the property
tax payers teach parish or each school ward
or municipality in each parish, in value and in
number voting at said election--and all moneys
SO collected to be expended in the school ward
where levied. ''Ali elections under this act
shall be ordered by the Police Jury in the par
lsh In which the tax is proposed to be levied"
SECTION 2. Be it further resolved, That the
above amendment to article two hundred and
twenty nine t229i be submitted to the citizens
OF this State at the next general election for
tneir approval or rejection, and that upon all