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SheriH's Sale.

John H. Nattin} No; 1850:
Henry Harris. Parish, La. ''''''
by virtue of a writ of tieri facias issued in
~ above named suit and to me dire cted.
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door OF the Court House. in the town of
benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, December 81, 1895, the following
described property, to-wit:
$50 Bushels of Corn, more or less; 500 bun
dies of fodder, more or less; 1000 pounds seed
cotton, more or less; 80 stand bees, l old hack,
l two-horse wagon and harness, mares, :
horses. head cattle.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Henry Harris.
Terms OF Sale-Cash subject to the benefit
of appraisement.
A. X. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La December 5, 1895.
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As Usual.

The Texas and Pacific Railway will
sell tickets to all points in the South
ern States for the Holidays, at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be on sale December Goth, 21st and
22nd, limited for return thirty days
from date of sale.
Take advantage of this opportunity
to visit your old home once MORE
Your nearest ticket agent will be able
to give you full information, or ad-
dress the undersigned.
In addition to the above, the Texas
and Pacific Railway Company is now
selling tickets to the "Atlanta Expo
sition" at greatly reduced rates.
Write for information.
CASTOR MEsL1ER,
Genl Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Dallas, Texas.
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A. E. Fitzpatrick, of Fillmore, CAL,
had the misfortune to have his leg
caught between a cart and stone
and badly bruised. ORDINARILY he
would have been laid up for two or
three weeks, but says: 'tAfter using
one bottle of Chamberlain Pain
Balm I began to feel better, and in
three days was entirely we'll. The
peculiar soothing qualities which
Chamberlain's Pain Balm possesses l
have never noticed in any other lini
mont. take pleasure in recommend
ing it. This liniment is also of great
value for rheumatism and lame back.
For sale by w. II. Abney, Druggist.
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The report of the New York State
Commission in Lunacy shows that
more of the men than of the women
now in the asylums lost their reason
through brooding over domestic
troubles. The largest proportion of
people become insane between the
ages of IS and 40. OF those who
become deranged, about SO per cent
are incurable and end their lives in
imbecility or violence.
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Homestead Entry No. 44oz.

Land Office at NatchitOches, La.
November 10, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ 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
Clerk OF District Court at Benton, La. on
January 8, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
442-John W. Houston-for the east fraction
al half OF northeast fractional quarter of See
ton 80, township l6 North range II Vest
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: W. E. Peas, J. f. Reynolds.
J. T. Peas, Haughton p. O., La, and G. W.
Jones, of Knox Point, La.
-, Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law ana the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be-
gwen an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross examine the witnesses
OF said claimant. and to offer evidence in re-
buttal OF that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
November %. 1895. ;an9
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Attention, Farmers.

The reliable Druggist, Leon NJ.
Carter, corner of Texas and Spring
streets, Shreveport, approaching the
hard times aud scarcity of money
has inaugurated the neao department
OF selliDg to the retail trade for cash
at wholesale prices. When you are
in need of anything in his line call
and be convened. He buys direct
from the manufacturers all patent
medicines and can sell lower than
any house in North Louisiana.
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Mass Meeting.
BENTON, La, DEC. IL, 1895.

BENTON, La, Dec. IL, 1895.
At mass meeting of the citizens
and voters of ward 2, held at Benton
on this day, W. G. Vance was called
to the chair, and J. A. w. Lowry was
requested to act as Secretary.
On motion the following resolu-
tons were read:
Resolved, That we in mass meet
ing assembled declare, that by reason
of the apparent misunderstanding in
regard to the primary election order
ed for Constable of this, the End
ward of Bossier parish:
That we will vote at said election
on the 18th day of Janaury, 1896, for
same candidates for Constable and
that we invite both the former can
didates, J. NJ. Montgomery and w.
E. Morris, to offer for our approval
or disapproval at said election.
Resolved, That we will vote at
said election for Constable and that
we will support the one receiving a
ajority of votes for Constable at
| the State election in April, 1896,
Resolved, That this action is taken
in the interest and harmony among
ourselves and of the Democratic
party of Bossier parish.
Resolved further, That we shall
consider the person receiving the
highest number of votes the nominee
of the Democratic party of this ward,
and that other persons not present
to-day be requested to approve of
the above resolutions.
On motion, the above resolutions
were unanimously adopted and same
ordered to be published after sigma
lures were obtained.
Both candidates, J. NJ. Montgom.
cry and W, E. Morris, to be furnish
ed with copies OF the resolutions,
with request to circulate same for
signatures.
On motion the meeting adjourned,
w. C. VANCE. Chairman.
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A PALPABLE MENACE Frank
lin Crenn.) ReviewAppeal says: The
most dangerous sign of the times is
the rapid construction of an arrogant
and selfish aristocracy of wealth. It
was conceived in class legislation and
has been perpetuated by it. Such
an element, formidable and ever in
creasing in aggressiveness is a men,
ace to the stability of our civil insti-
tutions.
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The Chawtauqwan for this month
presents an unusually full and at
tractive table of contents. We have
often noticed favorably this excellent
publication, which seems to grow
better continually. It takes rank
with the best family home magazines.
Published by DR.. T. L. Flood, Mead
vile, Pa. Yearly subscription, 50.
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These are the dates and meeting
places of the Republican Nationa
Conventions, including the one to b.
held next year:
1s56-June II, Philadelphia.
1S60-May 16, Chicago.
l864-June Z, Baltimore.
1868-May 20, Chicago.
1S72-June 5, Philadelphia,
1876-June IA, Cincinnati.
1sS0-June 2, Chicago.
1SS4-June 3, Chicago.
18S9-June 10, Chicago.
l892-June Z, Minneapolis.
1S96-June Is, st. Louis.
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Homestead Entry No. do5,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La !
November g. 1895
Notice is hereby given that the follow;n,.
~ named settler has filed notice of b;s
tentlon to make proof in support of his ,Ia;na
and that said proof will be made before ,Is,
honorable Clerk of the District Court a 10
Benton, La, on December Goth. 1895 VIZ.
Homestead Entry No 4257-John RoberxonnA
for the north half of southwest quarter. sont,
east quarter of southwest quarter and northr
west quarter of southeast quarter of sec t;n,
IL, township % North, range ID West Lon;S;'
ana Meridian '' LOUISE
He names the following witnesses to nroro
his continuous residence upon and cultivpat;o 'o
of said land, viz: II. II. Davis, Blake Ta Un
Joe Means, Reuben Means, of Roberta P. 1 o.
Any person who desires to protest against III.
allowance of such proof, or knows of anv snh o
stantial reason, under the law and regnlsst;ons
of the Interior Department, why sacb nroof
should not be allowed will be given an opnor.
tunity at the above mentioned time and pia"a
to cross the witnesses of said CLAIM
ant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that
submitted by claimant ''"'
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Repister
November IA, 1895. doe 10
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Serwich's Restaurant.
FOR LAEIES AND GENTLEMEN, b.
GELS BUILDING,

On Market street, near Texas st.,
Shreveport, is always supplied with
the best to be had with money
Every delicacy in season; oysters in
every style; neat dining parlor for
ladies. No saloon connection. Reg
ular meals, % cents. Lunch counter
and restaurant open day and night.
Prompt and polite attention.
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,'has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY.
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Proceedings of the Senatorial
Executive Committee,

The Senatorial Executive Commit
tee of the 21st Senatorial District
met at Minden on the 10th instant.
Present: From Bossier-Dr. G. Fl.
Irion and II. J. Lenoir, (proxy for
W. N. Doles); from Webster-B. F.
Carr and ]. NJ. Davies, (proxy for J. J.
Stewart); from Bienville-B Caper,
(proxy for J. g. Towns) and A. Brew
er; member at large-W. P. Theus,
(proxy for J. G. Brice). Claiborne
members absent.
DR.. 1rion was elected Chairman,
and j. M. Davies Secretary
1t was moved, seconded and carri-
ed that the following resolution offer
ed by Mr.. J. NJ. Davies be adopted:
Resolved, That there be held
Senatorial Convention at Minden, on
Tuesday, Jan. 21st, at IL o'clock
a. M, for the Dist Senatorial District,
composed of the parishes of Bossier,
Webster, Bienville and Claiborne, for
the purpose of nominating two State
Senators from said District and
senatorial committee to succeed this
committee.
Resolved further, That there shall
be elected in said parishes at the
polling places establiahed by law in
each ward in said Senatorial District,
on Saturday, Jan. 18th, 1896, dele
gates to said convention, at which
election there shall vote only known
white Democrats who will pledge
themselves to support all the nomi-
nees of the Democratic party in the
next general election. These two
delegates shall be elected direct from
each ward in the District to said con-
vention. The votes of said two del
egates from each ward to be cast in
the convention in proportion to the
vote cast for District Judge at the
Judicial primary election held Nov.
23d, 1895, in the parishes of Bossier,
Webster and Bienville, and as no
white Democratic primary election
has recently been held in Claiborne
parish the delegates elected from that
parish to the convention are to be
apportioned in the convention &C.
cording to the vote polled at tho
| election herein provided for, there
being elected from each ward in this
Senatorial District two delegates and
these delegates to cast the vote in
said convention to which they are
Untitled under these regulations.
Resolved further, That the same
commissioners of election who we're
appointed to serve in the Judicial
primary on Nov. 23d, 1895, in the
parishes of Bossier, Webster and
Bienville. are hereby appointed and
requested to serve in this primary,
and that r. T. McClendon, member
of the Senatorial Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, of Claiborne parish
appoint commissioners of election for
that parish.
Resolven further, That all of said
| commissioners of election throughout
the Senatorial District shall make
their returns at the respective Court
houses to their senatorial committee
men of their respective parishes,
| which senatorial committeeman or
those acting will sign the credentials
of these delegates to the convention.
Moved that the Secretary be re-
quested to send copy to the Demo-
cratic journals of each parish with
request to publish.
Moved to adjourn sine die.
G. 81. IRON, Chairman.
r NJ D.1rro Cooroforv
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-19

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
contains serial stories, completed
stories and miscellaneous papers, and
almost every taste may be gratifed
by tasting these good things. A
fountain of information on the topics
of the day. Frank Leslie's Publish
ing House, 42-44 Bond Street, New
York City.
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Democrat.Journal: DeSoto will
send a solid Foster delegation to the
State Conveu ton. There is no op-
position to the Cove, nor in this par
ish, nor has there been for several
years.
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The Delineator" for the month is
full of fashions and has good list of
fancies The ladies will enjoy this
number. Price, 81 a year; single
copies, Is cents. Address The But
terick Publishing Company, East
Fourteenth street, New York City.
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Come and see us when you come
to Shreveport. After getting our
prices and spending your cash you
will feel happier. Leon NJ. Carter,
Texas Street, Shreveport.
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Money saved, is money made. Re-
member the wide awake druggist.
Leon NJ. Carter, Shreveport, is sell
ing goods SO cheap, that it will make
you forget that the Solons in Wash
ington will do nothing to relieve
suffering people.
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fl Card.

To the Democratic Voters of Bossler Parish
The Democratic Executive Committee having
ordered an election as q recommendation for
appointment of Tax Assessor, l submit my
name as a candidate, subject to the Democratic
primary, soliciting the support of the Demo-
cratic voters of Bossier parish. promise to
give the Office my personal attention and en-
deavor to give satisfaction, and do my whole
duty in the event that am honored with the
nomination.
Respectfully,
B. R. NASH.
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Judge Allen G.. Thurman, the dis
tinguished Democratic Statesman,
died at his residence in Columbus,
O., last Thursday afternoon.
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McClure's Magazine is an illustrat-
ed magazine for general reading
The December number contains an
inviting and suggestive table of con-
tents. 1t is good magazine, well
patronized, as it should be. S. S.
Mcclure, publisher, 80 Lafayette
Place, New York. Price, $1.50 a year.
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Why worry and fret over politics,
when you can be made happy for so
little by buying your drugs etc. from
Leon M. Carter, druggist, Shreveport.
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Come, everybody come, to Leon
NJ. Carriers Drug store, Shreveport,
for patent medicines, drugs, ETC.
We defy competition.
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$3,4SO IN CASH
AND
Will UA II LIE GIFTS
30 CENTS
WILL GET $500
IN CASH AND
THE WEEKLY
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
IL Months.

In order to increase THE WEEKLY
Il COMMERCIAL APPEAL circulation to
lOO,OOO at once we will give away to subscrib-
ers and agents $3.50 in cash aud valuable
gifts The Commercial Appeal has placed in
the vaults of the Mercantile Bank. of Men,
phls, Tenn, under seal, one average size white
ear OF corn, and the grains are of an average
size, and to the subscriber first guessing tho
correct number or nearest correct number of
grains on tile ear of corn,
We will give in cash. 500
Second correct or nearest correct guess
III cash. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 200
Third correct or nearest correct guess
Dlcycle lbs
Fourth correct or nearest correct guess,
l bicycle. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
Fifth correct or nearest correct guess, in
cash. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. rs
Aud l43 other gifts ranging in order given
above in cash and gifts from $50 to
70 cents, amounting tO.-......... 300
10 the hrst 900 subscribers received
whether correct or incorrect guess
Is sent, we will mail, post paid, an
engraving showing the National
Capitol at Washington, and Por-
traits of all the Presidents, stating
when and giving length of time
each one occupied the Presidential
chair, valued at 81 each.. 1000
Total to subscribers. A.. 300
Amount offered to agents is 81 $50, making
SPECIAL NOTICE-50 cents must accom-.
pany every guess for l2 months subscription
to the Weekly Commercial Appeal.
No guess will be recorded upon any terms;
no forgetting or leaving out by accident or
otherwise, or not knowing of the guess at the
time you subscribe will entltle You to send n
guess atterward. The guess must come with
the subscription or not at all.
- Guess number of grains on the ear of
cnIn and get $500 cash.
BANK STATEMENT.-A sealed paekape
containing one average sized white ear of corn
has been placed in the vaults of the Mercantile
Bank by the Commercial Appeal and on Jan.
10. 1896. the package will be turned over TO
them, the number of grains will be counted,
| and the successful guesses announced by The
| Commercial Appeal and the giits promptly
paid.
1t is unshucked and no one can possibly
know the number of grains on it.
MERCANTILE BANK.
The Weekly Commercial Appeal is the
leading weekly of the South and is for Democ-
racy, Free Silver and the People.
u All orders must be mailed on or before
Jan: 10, 1896. If later. guess will not be re-
corded. Remit by registered letter, postoffico
money order or express money order. 1t is
not safe to send money in common letter Do
not send stamps. Agents wanted. Sample
copies free.
COMMERCIAL APPEAL,
Memphis, Tenn.
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Harm I'D. Watson.

Notary Public and Abstr actor of Land Titles
~ Homestead Entries of State and United
States lands promptly attended to. Full
Abstracts OF all lands in Bossier Parish and all
lots in Benton.
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Time Table Cotton Belt Route.
For Constable, Ward 9.

We are authorized to announce Mr. ]. M.
MONTGOMERY as candidate for election
to the Office of Constable of Ward 9; subject
to nomination by the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. w. E.
NORRIS as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Constable of Ward 2; subject to nom
lnatiOn by the Democratic party.
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Economy is the road to Wealth.
Bay your Drugs, &C., from Leon NJ.
Carter, Shreveport.
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Facts About Christmas.

Facts About Christmas.
Tho great Christian festival which
begins next Wednesday morning will
be observed by 45O,oOO,0O0 people.
No other day is celebrated by 80
large a number of the human race.
The observance of the day began
in the year 1873, but for long time
it was celebrated in January, April
or May. For nearly two centuries
the Greek church observed January
9Th as the date of Christ's birth,
while the Latin church recognized
December 26th, and the Armenians
kept January 9Th.
We have borrowed the holly and
mistleto used in Christmas decora-
tons from England, and also the
Christmas tree, which was introduce
ed into England by Prince Albert in
1842 on the first anniversary of the
prince OF Wales.
The French call Christmas "the
day of new clothes," because there
was an old custom at the French
court of giving all who attended the
king on that day presents of suits Of
clothing
More books have been written
about Christmas than about any
other day, the catalogues showing a
list of over loo.
In every State in the Union the
day is legal holiday, and in South
Carolina the two following days are
also holidays.
No other day in the calendar has
such an influence and such q litera-
turs. No other day inspires men
with diviner impulses and senti-
Snents
1t is good to have one day in the
year which causes the coolest and
hardest, the most sordid and selfish
to get in touch with their fellows
and feel an irresistible desire to shed
little sunshine around them, bring
ing smiles to the faces of the little
ones and gladdening the hearts of
che unfortunate.
But why not carry some of our
fine Christmas sentiments into our
everyday lifef
Let all vexed questions sleep dur
ing the interregnum, Let us smooth
our brows and have a weeks frolic
with the children. Give us no party
buts-bother us with no Constitu-
tional problems If there are care
wrinkles in our hearts let us shake
them out with holiday laughter. A
fig for the currency question, taxa
ton, high prices, the Monroe doc
trine, and the whisky frauds-Christ-
mas is coming! It is our purpose
to enjoy it. Genial reaner, go thou
and do likewise. Contribute literally
to the children's hose department,
duplicate the home turkey for the
benefit OF some poor family that
might otherwise 60 turkeyless, send
seasonsble tokens of affection to
those thou lowest dine on the festive
day as a Christian man with an edu.
Gated palate should dine, and in
honor OF the jovial season, smoke an
"Amigo" for digestion when the
damask has been withdrawn from
tho mahogany, so shalt thou feel like
one who has done has social duty
and experience the happy Christmas
which we hereby invoke for thee and
every son and daughter of Adam
"Hail and FAREWELL"
Democrat.Journal: DeSoto will
send a solid Foster delegation to the
State Convention. There is no op-
position to the Cove, nor in this par
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At Dreyfuss' Stand.
We shall give away on
TUESDAY, DEC. "a

we snail give away on
TUESDAY, DEC. "a
One Elegant Sewing Machine.
Also,
A FINE SILK DRESS,
With Innings and Trimmings
complete.
For particulars inquire at store.
This week We will offer special
bargains in
Dress Goods,
Clothing,
Carpets,
Rugs,
Shoes.
OUR STOCK
IL the most complete in the city
aud oar constantly increasing bust
ness is an evidence that the Low
PRICES at which we sell our goods
are thoroughly appreciated.
JULIUS LEVI,
At Dreyfuss Bros. Old Stand,
Shreveport, La.
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f. NJ Miller. E. Thenard.
W. U. Carlton. W. B. Welbourn.
Fl. N. Carlton. F. E. Whemple.
E. D. Holmes. W. p. Belcher.
j. A. Larkin. 81. McVea.
j. 81. Stinson. G. E. Byrd.
Charles Hoyer. W. D. Griffin.
E. M. Hoyer W. D. Lassiter.
4. j. T. Heron. Chas. Lassiter.
@. B. Norman. W. Fl. Austin.
W. Boney. W. B. Mccormick.
W. E. Barber. A. l.. Bares.
R. J. Washam. F. B. Ogden.
U. n. Brown. r. E. Belcher.
W. H. Billngsly. A G. league.
J. NJ. Belcher.
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Immigration Agent.

Darties wishing to sell land would do well
l. to confer with me-
j. E. ADGER,
Hughes Spur, Bossier Parish La,