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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-11
sHE Put him UP TO IT.
nrs, G Columbus Entitled to the
Credit Of the Discovery Of
America
(JhrIetopher's Achievement Due to
tho Inspiration Of Two Lovely
Women.
ma ves His wife and the Other Was His
Queen, Good Isabella OF
Spain.

written Tor The HELENA INDEPENDENT
ryinca the time when lin the beginning
~ Eve ooaxed Adam TO eat the apple.
- and thereby established the precsaeht
Of woman's power. man has never attained
distinction, either for good or evil dssds'
without the aid aud guidance of lovely--or
otherwiss gifted woman. To EYES inauir-
inc mind aud active ambition Adam owes
his place in tho worlds history. Had no
been left to himself he would never nave
been known beyond the confines of Eden.
The career Of Christopher Columbus
affords 1 striking example OF renown gained
" achievements which were instiRated by
1 women. Who was the potent she whose
Influence unquestionably awakened within
him the spirit Of discovery? Let history
tell the tale.
About the year 1886. there appeared IN the
CAV circles Of Iisbon's high life, an Italian
cavalier named Filippo Palestrelli, who had
wandered from his sunny home in Piscenza
TO Portugal, presumably in the pursuit OF
pleasure. Ihat the Portuguese capital found
favor in his eyes may also be surmlsed. Tor
be tarried there and in time became natur-
allied to the extent Of changing the orshog-
rAphy OF his name, writing it, Perestrelio.
His son Bartolomeo. entered the service OF
Prince Henry, son of John l. of Portugal,
and Philippa, his English queen.
In the early days of the fifteenth century,
Prince Henry became deeply interested in
the scheme of reaching India, the land OF
sweet spices and golden promise, BY the
decentralization Of Africa. Prior to this
time Portuguese mariners had been exceed
ingly timorous about venturinQ far from
their coast. The sea Of darkness, as the
Atlantic was then called. possessed untold
tsrfors for them. Prince Henry, in a
scholarly manner endeavorsd to overcome
superstition. He established . naval COL
lsQe n observatory at SaRres. sum-
moned to most eminent professors
Of nautical science, caused improved
maps and charts to be made and the compass
to be more generally used. At last he
aroused 4 degree of interest in his schemes,
and in 1418 he dispatched three of his most
skillful navigators. Joao GoncalvaZ Varco.
Tristao Vaz Taxsira and Bartolomeo dc
Persstrello. on a voyape Of exploration along
the coast of Barbary. They had scarcely
gotten out of sight of land when a violent
storm arose which drove their vessel out of
is course. By what seemed q special provi-
dsnce they drifted into a safe harbor on the
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August Magazines.

A delightful children's magazine is
''Our Little Ones and The Nursery"
published monthly at Boston by The
Russell Publishing Co., at 81 so.
The Delineator" for the month is
full of fashions and has good list of
fancies. The ladies will enjoy this
number. New York City. Price, S..
"Frank Leslie Popular Monthly"
for August is up to the usual high
standard of that excellent periodical.
All its departments are full and con-
tain much to interest and instruct.
''The Ladies Home Journal suits
great many people. The different
departments are we'll filed, and the
reading matter is of high order.
Published for 81 year, at 433- -435
Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa.
The August number of the Mag
Gzine Of American History is at hand.
This magazine is one of the oldest
and most popular. The present
number contains large amount of
matter, instructive, entertaining and
useful.
The August number of the New
England Magazine, besides having
its usual amount of entertaining
reading matter, is highly embelish-
ed with a variety of Illustrations
S3 per year. SO Bromfeld street,
Boston, Mass.
The August number of "The
Season" is just received, and its pages
are full of matter interesting to
ladies. Yearly subscription, $3.50 ;
single copy, 80 cts. International
News Company, 83 and IS Duane
Street, New York City.
Arthur's Home Magazine for
August is highly interesting mum
Der. This excellent periodical has
for many years held its place as one
of the very best of our monthlies.-
7. S. Arthur & Son, publishers, 3O8
Walnut street, Philadelphia. Pa.
The Qaiver is an illustrated maya
zine for Sunday and general reading.
The August number contains an
inviting and suggestive table of con-
tents. 1t is a good magazine, well
patronized, as it should be. Cassell
& Co., publishers, New York. Price,
81 80 year.
Vide As0ake for August will de-
light the young folks it visits and will
do them good. With it's charming
stories and verses, its graceful and
often amusing illustrations, it is a
welcome visitor wherever known
Published by D. Lothrop Company,
Boston, at 50 40 year.
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Following warrant was drawn:
No. 639-A. J. Murf. $40 90
On motion, The clerk of this body
was authorized to purchase all sta
tionery and necessary supplies need
ed by this body.
Mr.. F. M. Hanks gave notice that
he would, at the next regular meet
ing, present petition to have pub
lie road opened from Caney Creek
bridge on Bellevue.and Rocky Mount
road to Coleville.
Messrs. Allen Bros. & Wadley
gave notice that at next regular meet
ing, they will present petition ask
ing for public road from Haughton
by mill and intersect Minden road at
or near Webster line.
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
to their next regular meeting.
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For THE CAMpA1GN.-Ihe Memphis
Weekly Commercial will be sent six
months for Is cents. The greatest
offer ever made by any newspaper,
all the political news of the great
national campaign which promises
to be the most interesting and e1cit-
ing for many years, together with
the campaign in the great States of
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and
Arkansas. You will want it. The
Commercial is the great Democratic
newspaper for the south. It is the
best family newspaper published
1t is a large IL page weekly. The
regular subscription price is $1.OO a
year, but this special offer of 25 cents
for six months is made in order to
put it in the hands of every intelli-
gent voter in the South during the
campaign. Address,
The COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING Co.,
Memphis, Tenn.
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Bossier's Columbian Clubs,

It is to our credit as a parish that
the ladies, always active and enthusi-
astic in any good cause, are evincing
interest in organizing for the purpose
of raising funds for our State exhibit
at the Worlds Fair. That we have
at present two Columbian Clubs, one
at Cottage Grove, and one at Benton,
both organized with good member
ship, surely speaks well for the ladies
of said places and vicinity, rejecting
great credit on their public spirit.
The Columbian Club at Cottage
Grove, under the auspices of it's pop
ular and enthusiastic President, Mrs.
James W. Dixon, ably assisted by
Mrs. W. N. Doles, Vice President,
and Mrs. d. Milling, Treasurer; also,
the efficient Secretaries, Misses Ruby
Martin and Ella Doles, are leaving
nothing undone to afford entertain
ment and refreshment to all on the
l1th of this month. A cordial invi-
tatlon is extended the public to at
end.
Officers of the Benton Club are
Mrs. VIM. Timberlake, President;
Mrs. J. P. Creswell, Vice President;
Mrs. J. A. W. Lowry, Treasurer, and
Miss Maggie Cade Secretary. This
Club will give an entertainment in
the near future, under the manage
ment of these ladies, of well known
ability, we fell satisfied every effort
will be made to make their entertain
ment gratifying in the highest degree
possible. Surely all will help this
cause, and before smother month rolls
by we hope to have not two Colum-
bian Clubs in Bossier parish, but a
dozen, if need be, that every commu-
nifty of ladies may do what they can
to help make ''record" for our par
ish in the State work.
The women in most of our South
ern States have set us the example,
proving what women can do by per-
sonal and united effort, ably aided by
the press, that faithful ally of all
patrlotlc enterprise.
Private liberality will have to sup
plement our States small appropria-
ton if we appear at the coming mag
nifcent Exposition in our most i'm
pressive, attractive and advantageous
guise. That we should make mighty
effort to do so, all will admit, both as
a matter of State pride, and with a
view to the enormous benefits which
would result from faithful portrayal
to the capitalist, immigrant and work
ing man of the splendid natural re-
sources of this State.
MRs. M. g. SWAMI,
Parochial Delegate, Worlds
Columbian Exposition.
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Memphis Commercial: "We are

Memphis Commercial: "We are
surprised to hear that Hon. N. G.
Blanchard of Louisiana is having
strong opposition in his race for Con-
gress. Mr.. Blanchard is man of
commanding ability, and his services
as chairman of the Rivers and Har-
bors Committee have been so con-
spicuous and efficient that we have
taken it for granted that his renomi-
mated and reelection would be a mat
ter of course. All the people of the
Mississippi valley feel an interest in
his race, and would regard his defeat
as little less than a calamity"
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Homestead Entry No. 33I5.

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana, (
July 18th, 1892. :
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proofin support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable Clerk of the District Court at
Benton, La on Both August, 1892, viz: Home
stead Entry No, 33I5-Benjamn +. Morgan
for the northeast quarter of northwest quarter,
north half of northeast quarter, southeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section ten,
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation, OF said land, viz: J. l..
Gore. II. c. Gryder, of Carter7ille 2. O., La,
w. II. Stewart, +. A. Stewart, of Arkana P. O.
La. L. DUPLEX, Register
July 81, 1892. aug25
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Homestead Entry No. 9763.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La, ,
T,,l,- % 1000

Land Office at Natchitoches. La, }
July %, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN 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 Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, Louisiana, on 10th September, 1899
viz: Homestead Entry No. 2763-G George w.
Williams-for the east half of northeast quar-
ter of section 10, township l6 North, range II
West Louisiana Meridian. He names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
idence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz /:
Eli BoyntOn, Jack Green, Ed Hardy, Shan
Harris, of Knox Point p. o., La.
L. DUPLEX, Register.
August a. 1892. sent
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Homestead Entry No. 334l.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, !

Land Office at Natchtoches La, }
July %, 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 his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the honorable the Clerk of the District Court,
at Benton, Louisiana, on 10th September, 1892,
viz: Adjoining Farm, Homestead Entry No
3341-John Louis Gore--for the northeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section s,
southwest quarter of northwest quarter of
section 9, township % North, range - West
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: John
Hefner, of Arkana P. o., La; F. Morgan,
II. G. Gryder, J. w. Barnett, of Carterville, La
L. DUPLEX, Register.
August 4. 1892. sept 8
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Homestead Entry No. 3433.
Land Office at Natchitoehes, Louisial

IaHu OI1C6 aI NaLCnItOCneS, LOUISIANA, ?
July IA, 1892
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 Clerk District Court at Benton, La, on
9th August, 1899 viz: Homestead Entry No.
3433-Boston Cornelius-for the east half of
the southwest quarter of section7, township
y North, range l3 West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: J. A. Ford, Allen Campbell
Boston Smith and Lee Butler, of Plain Dealing
P. o., La.
L. DUPLEX, Register.
July 81, 1892. sng25
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CURIOSITY OF THE ATHENIANs.- Or is
it your greatest pleasure, tell me,
wandering through the public squares
to inquire of each other "what news ?''
So Acts xvii. 81: "For all the Athen-
ians, and strangers which were there,
spent their time in nothing else, but
either to tell or hear some new thing"
I DemOsthenes.
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the voters of said ward upon the sale
of spirituous liquors.
Following warrants were issued:
No. 634-W. E. Morris. 1906 26
635-R. G. Stinson. -. 81 OF
636-E. S. Dortch, for
members ....... 116 70
637-C. B. Norman. -. l SO
Police Jury adjourned until 9
o'clock tomorrow morning.
E. S. 'DoRTcH, President.
B. r. NASH, Clerk.
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The famous Treadwell mine in
Alaska which has yielded more than
$3,000,000 in gold bullion, was pur-
chased by the man after whom it was
named for $500.
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SUGAR BOUNTY PAYMENTS total
sugar bounty paid during the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1892, was ST.
$50, ,O46, of which 81, ,O65, 1856 was paid
on cane sugar. Of the total bounty
on cane sugar, $3.50, ,5O6 was paid
to planters in Louisiana.
The Bossier banner., 1892-08-11

William M. Rice went from Massa.
chusetts to Texas in 1888. He has
given the city of Houston 100000
in cash, $40, 900 in securities and 5000
acres of good Texas farm land to
found a college.
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The State election in Alabama on
the 1st instant resulted in an over
whelming victory for the regular
Democratic ticket, headed by Gov.
Jones.
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Nhe undersigned will do general Machine
Il Work, overhaul Engines, Gin Stands.
Clocks, Watches, Sewing Machines, or any.
thing that needs repairing-from Lamps M,
Will drive wells and make old ones that have
failed, give good supply of water. Work
guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no money
asked j. +. CARR.
Benton La
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B. r. NASH, Clerk.

BENTON, La, AUG. 10, 1892.
Police Jury met. Roll call showed
the following members present: E.
S. Dortch, President; J. T. Many, G.
D. Sandidge, T. M. Love, ]. W. Jeter.
On motion, account of All. Murff,
District Attorney was allowed for
State cases as follows:
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To TresDOSSers.

A ny person hunting OF trespassing on west
IA half of northeast quarter, west half of
northwest quarter, and southwest quarter of
section 3, township Is, range 13, Northwest
Land District, Bossier parish. La. will he
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
j. M. ARNOLD.
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On account of change of domicile to Shreye-
" port, offer for sale OF rent my dwelling
house and store house combined, situated in
the town of old Benton. Will rent all or part
Of buildings. Terms reasonable.
MRS. II. BENJAMIN.
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Hon. James Jefries, of this State,
is appointed a member of the National
Democratic Executive Committee by
Chairman Harrity.
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Parish Budget for 1892.
Notice.

t. G. Pickett } No. 1862.
IT.. c. VS.; In District Court, Bos-
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the
AV creditors of T. G. Pickett will be held at
my office, in the town of Benton, La, on Mon
day. August Goth, 1892, at I2 clock NJ.
Witness the Hon. j. T. Watkins, judge of
our said Court, this July Goth, 1892.
b. A. KELLY, Clerk District Court.
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TO T9-eSa9<gSSe9-s.

No hunting, riding or driving through my
~ home place, situated in sections and
township Is, range 10, will be allowed. Tres,
passers will be prosecuted to the fullest ex
tent of the law.
j. WARRICK JETER.
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The Columbia, with its vast schools
of salmon, has yielded more wealth
than any river in the world.
The Bossier banner., 1892-08-11

An English soap manufacturer has
within the last seven years spent
$4,000, 900 in advertising.
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The first bale of new cotton of the
crop of 1892 was received in New
Orleans on July 29.
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/ will make ofthee nation might
ier and greater than they.-Demt.,
tC., IA.
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To excess,

$1l,357 6
State of Louisiana, Whereas, A
Parish of Bossier. r. Thompson
Tax Collector of Bossier parish has
exhibited to this body, the Police
Jury of Bossier parish, the receipt
ofW. 81. Scan!and, Parish Treasurer
in full for the payment of Parish
taxes for the year 1891, I therefore
issue this quietus on the part of Bos-
sier parish in favor of said A. r.
Thompson, and against any claims
on the part of the parish of Bossier
for the taxes and year above men
toned. E. s. DoRTcH.
President Police Jury.
Benton, La, Aug. 8, 1892.
On motion and carried, The De-
linquent Tax Roll for 1891 was sold
to A.. r. Thompson for $25.
Moved and carried, That the Pres.
ident be authorized to draw on the
Merchants and Farmers Bank for
the amount due Bossier parish of
Bridge fund.-, and the collector, Mr..
B. B. Matlock,. be instructed to de-
posit all collections in the CONNER
cial National Bank, Shreveport. Mr..
]. T. Many voted no.
On motion, Resolved. That the
Clerk of District Court be instructed
to move records to Jail building at
expiration of five days from this date,
and in failure thereof, the Sheriff be
instructed to move the same. Car
ried. MIR. Many voted no.
G. B. Norman was allowed 81 so
Justices cost.
On motion, w. Fl. Scanland was
elected Parish Treasurer for four
years, on account having to make a
bond.
MIR. Geo. Gilmer gave notice that
he would, at the next meeting of this
body, present petition for an cleo
tion in ward 3, to take the sense of
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Police Jury Proceedings.

BENTON, La, AUG. 9, 1892.
Police Jury met in extra session
pursuant to call of President. Roll
call showed the following members
present: E. S. Dortch, President;
J. T. Many, G. D. Sandidge, j. W.
Jeter, j. A. Sewall, F. M. Barnett
and T. M. Love.
Committee on Finance reported
that they had interviewed moneyed
men in Shreveport, and that there
would be no trouble in getting the
money, provided that the parties
were made perfectly secure.
On motion, duly seconded, the ac-
counts of r. G. Stinson and w. E.
Morris were ordered paid, and that
the President of this body issue
warrants for the same. Carried. Mr..
Many had his name recorded as
voting no.
On motion, Committee on Public
oadapproaehing Shreveport Bridge
were authorized to make the best ar
rangement that they could with the
property owners.
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
for dinner.
EVENING SESSION.
Police Jury met after dinner with
the following members present: E.
I s. Dortch, President; f. nj. Barnett,
J. w. Jeter, ]. A. Sewall, ]. T. Many,
G. d. Sandidge and T. M. Love.
Minutes of morning session read
and approved.
A. r. Thompson, Tax Collector,
presented statement as follows:
Tax Roll for 1891, $lI3l7 Al
Cr.
BY Treasurers Receipt,
Dec. 81, $36s2 IS
By Treasurer's Receipt,
March 81, 1922 50
By Treasurer's Receipt,
Juke 80, 1888 l3
By Treasurer's Receipt,
July %, 1884 AZ
By Delinquent Roll, 324 80
gil, 1857 63
To excess, 40 Is
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-01

ness, the more crime, the moro pauperism.
the more destitution, sickness and death.
Were it possible at one sweeping blowto
blot out, once and forever, every saloon in
the whole country, what an era of prosper
ity would dawn upon our land How every
legitimate industry weuld be stimulated!
How wealth would begin to accumulate in
the hands of the wage earners. How pow
erty would diminish and happiness increase!
In conclusion, our words OF encourage.
ment and cheer, Of New Years greeting and
congratulation, are sent to all friends of
temperance in the state. We have ascom
plished wonders. Let us hold fast to all we
have gained. Do not lower the flag nm inch.
Stand by the prohibitory law everywhere.
Encourage the officers Of the law. Cultivate
a sound public sentiment, Educate the ris-
ing generation. We shall soon have an army
of young men at the ballot box to whom the
saloon has always been a synonym Of evil.
We ask nothing Of political parties, as such,
except the recognition of prohibition as the
accepted and unchallenged policy Of the
state. Those who antagonize us we shall
oppose. We shall stand by those who stand
by us.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-01-01
A Serious Crisis Pending.

There is always a class of people in every
county who live wholly in the present, tot
ally ignoring the past or the future. We arc
sorry to say that this class is in majority
No matter If the times are hard, and the
people gradually sinking lower and lower
in the depths of poverty and distress; no
matter if the rich are becoming richer and
the poor poorer, there are everywhere
optimsts whs think that everything will
come around all right. But how? Did you
ever see a dam that could hold back body
Of water which Is constantly increasing in
volume and force? No; neither can dam
be made that will hold back the stream OF
human desires. IL the dam is not knocked
down by legislation and the people allowed
to enjoy their rights, IL will be swept away
by revolution and riot. The rich men Of
the country already recognize the fact that
crisis Is approaching in the affairs Of the
nation, and they are preparing for IL in II
manner that is least calculated to cure social
evils by peaceful means. All demands made
by the people for more equitable distribu-
ton Of wealth is met by the nOneyed in
terests with the most stubborn resistance.
When the people are goaded to madness by
the atrociOus crlllety Of their masters, they
are shot down by PinkertOn's private army.
Is there not serious crisis pending when
private corporations maintain standing
army larger than the army OF the United
States government? Will this army be in
creased in number until the people are
robbed Of all their rights and privileges and
reduced TO the condition OF Spartan helotsY
We hope not. But the rumbling Of social
c0nyulsion is heard everywhere; the embryo
OF revolution Is in existence; the old lion Of
labor is Juggling at his chains; the seeds Of
human rights have fallen on goodly soil;
and ''all tire kings horses and all the kings
men" cannot destroy the seed that has been
planted, or smother the embers of reyoIu.
tlon. All we have to say to optimistic
people is this: Cease putting fuel on the
fire. or the pot may boil over and sclld
somebody. Awake, recognize the truth,
and do all your power to give men their
rights.