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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

Alphonso. king Of Aragon, was one
day examining the different articles in
his jewelers. shop in company with
many ladies Of his court. He had scarce
ly left the house when the jeweler miss
ed a diamond of great value aud ran
after him. complaining Of the theft The
king, not willing publicly to disgrace
any Of his attendants, commanded a
large basin full Of sand TO be brought
him, into which he directed each person
TO put in the hand clinched and TO draw
it out fiat. By this means the diamond
was left in the sand. unknown BY
whom. m.-Household Words
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

AFTER three more months Par
ker's slaughter house." at Fort
Smith will cOnfine itself strictly to
local business, and the great Par
ker will have to content himself
with hanging a few ArkansanS,
who will make the world better 10y
their exit. The travellers for this
great combination of hangman and
saloonists will be taken out of the
territory, their pistols laid away to
merited Obscurity. Maybe the sa-
looms for which they have given
such royal service will give a few
of them jobs at cleaning up spit
tOons, etc. They ought, if they
have the right regard for faithful
service. grant to the several off :
GERS of the court that has so long
stood as their side partner, a
life annuity Purcell Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

Flowers that have lost something Of
their perfume arc nUw scented artificial
" by watering them with an alcoholic
solution Of essence, using n little giycer-
in To fix tho odOr. -'..us. iJr v:ule;s, the
liquid is composed Of leo grams cr
glyctrin and 10 grams If essence Of
violet. In many places, while scented
violets are comparatively rare. the un
scented kinds grow Wild IN great prufu
sion. These are now bought up in large
quantities, scented arti1cially and put
into the markg; in advantageous cumpe-
tition with the rcrfumcd violets grown
by the horticulturists. Cut flowers wh;eh
have wiltcd from time or transportation
are revived by being plunged into a
weak solution Of sal anm0niac. Flowers
which have little or no scent are al q
peTfumed Tor sale by being put into a
box with ice and tlch saturated with
a Cultt;.. cf cIrbOnic acid charged with
pClfariC.-Lcudon Public Opinion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01
NOTICE OF CHANGE.

K. S. w. Parker having sold his
interest in the ARDMoREITE to 5.
A. Douglas retires from the buSi-
ness management of the paper
All accounts due the firm up to
June l, 1896, will be paid to VII
son and Parker. The new tirm
will be Wilson & Douglas who aS
sumo all obligations of the paper
The editorial policy of the paper
will remain unchanged. The
business management will he under
the control of Mr.. ). A. Douglas.
Very Respectfully,
F. E. WILSON,
r. S. w. PARKER.
5. A. DOUGLAS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

OWING to the continued critical
illness of his babe. the editor of
the ARDMOREITE is unable to give
his attention to the paper,
which we trust will be sufficient
explanation as to any shortcomings
that may be apparent to our read
ers aud patrons. just as soon as
conditions so permit the ARDMoRE-
TIE will not fall short of its stand
ard of superior excellence. Until
that time We ask your kind indul-
genee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

An old man and his wife were last sum.
mer sailing ON a steamer between Black-
pool and the isle of Man. As the sea
was rather rough and the old woman
unaccustomed to sailing she said TO her
husband:
''Oh, John, this ship is going down. 8"
well, never mind" said her hus-
band. "It isn't ours. ''-London Fun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

San Salvador is built ON . volcano. IL
has been three times destroyed by an
earthquake, but the people are becoming
accustomed TO such occurrences. Earth
Quakes are pretty frequent. and whilo
one is naturally very nervous there il
really little danger to life. The shocks
have been known to come as frequently
IS 80 times in an hour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

Since the war Of 1912 the United
States army has by no means enjoyed
the life Of luxurious ease sometimes mt g.
tributed to it. for. in tho intervening
years, it has fought $40 battles or a
tions with the Indians.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01
An EnrII.h view Of It.

Mrs Smith think it dreadful that
your divorce laws in America should
be so much moro lenient than they are
in England
Mr.. Van Rensselaer-Wep, you see,
my dear madam, i'll England divorce is
q luxury. while with us it is-er-a
pacessitv. London Punch
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

Wheeler-And don't you think the
bicycle will ever De useful in warfarei
WAlker-No doubt II IL will exel
get farther than its present status as q
mere instrument for assault and bat.
tery.-Indianapolis Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-06-01

The state Of Iowa is so far from beil
wholly agricultural that it has 50, /
persons engaged i'm its factories, who
annual output is el25, ,049, 1873.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
No. of Registered Voters in Bossier.

COTTON BELT EXCURSIONS TO
CHATTANOOGA AND MEMPHIS AND
RETURN.-On account of tile South
ern Baptist Convention to be held
at Chattanooga, Tenn, May s to IA,
the Cotton Belt Route will sell round
trip tickets from Benton to Chatta-
nooga and return, at rate of Que fare
for the round trip. Tickets on sale
May 9th, 7th and Sth. Limit for
return, fifteen days. An additional
extension of fifteen days can be Sc
cured by depositing tickets with
joint agent at Chattanooga.
On May Goth and 21st the Cotton
Belt will sell round trip tickets from
Benton to Memphis, Tenn., and re-
turn at rate of one fare for the ound
trip, on account of the General AS
sembly Presbyterian church, which
meets at Memphis, May 81. Limit
for return, June 9Th.
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
A. J. Murf

A. j. Murff M so,, =
Dis+r;,. N
Mrs. NJ. E. Nash and husband. Bossier par
Ry virtue of :. writ of sale issued in abo,-.
~ named suit and to me directed, have
seized and will proceed to sell at public anc
ton, to the last and highest bidder, al tT,a
front door of the Court House, in the town 1 90
Benton. La, within the legal hours of sale. IN
Saturday, the End day of May, 1896. the f a.
loving described property, to-wit:
Lot One ~ of Block D, of the town of Ron,
ton, boss,er parish, La, according to the map
made by G. McClenaghan, SURVEYOR, and ~,
parish, La.
Above described property seized as tbe
property of defendant, Mrs. NJ. E. Nash and
husband. 'Ao
Terms of Sale-Cash. without the benefit Of
appralsement. to pay and satisfy the sum of
fifty dollars. with s per cent per annum inter.
est thereon from November LIST, 1895, and all
costs OF suit, including 5 per cent on said sum
and interest as attorney s tees, and according
to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff,
Benton, La, March &c, 1896.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Diligence, industry and proper
Improvement" says an old school
book, "are the material duties of the
young" If these bring wealth, we'll
and good; if not, there should re-
main in its stead an approving con-
science that We did our duty to the
best of our understanding. We live
for others as we'll as for ourselves,
and it should be a matter of some
pride, that if We cannot leave large
personal estates to our posterity, that
we take care to leave to them clear
record Of the true stamina of man.
hood, and full legacy of wisdom,
prudence and answering devotion to
the great and good principles upon
which has been erected the civiliza-
tion Of our age.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
CONSt0hle'S Safe,

Kahn Bros. No. 3i3.
VS.. In 2nd Justice Peace
Mrs-T S. Arnold Court. Bossier Parish,
and husband. Louisiana.
py virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued in
- the above styled suit, to Inc directed, l
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at the
store of defendants, within the legal hours of
sale, on Saturday, the 9th day of May 1896,
the following described property. to-wit
Stock OF Goods, composed of calico, shoes.
hats, glassware. horse collars, trace chains.
buckets, &C., as shown by inventory.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to benefit of
appraisement. If two-thirds of appraisement
be not bid, the property will be Immediately
re-offered on a credit of II months tor what
ever it will bring.
". E. MORRIS, Constable.
Benton, La, April %, 1896
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
SheY'iT'S Sale.

Thomas Lyles Nos. 1893 and $40.
VS.. In ,Justicr 4 y Clo,u
Mitchell Jennings. }son's Court, Ward 5.
Ry virtue of writ, of fieri facas issued in
- the above named suit and to me directed
from Justice j. 2. Gieason's Court, in ward s
Bossier parish, La, have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at Midway. La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday. May Both.
1876, the following described property. to-wit:
The southwest quarter of section 90, town.
ship 81, range II, with all improvements. The
timber on said land has been sold
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Mitchell Jennings.
Terms OF Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
Of appraisement.
j. L. KEITH, Deputy Sheriff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
StrNy Sale.

Estrayed before me. J. p Gleason, Justice of
~ the Peace, Ward 5, by Il. B. Martin, and
will be sold at Rocky Mount, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, May 10th.
1896, one cream colored Horse Poney, black
name and tail, left hind foot white. ii hands
high, about 9 years old, with a little bell OIL q,
cotton rope collar. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward.
prove property, paf charges, &c.
}. p. GLEASON,
Justice Peace Ward s.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
o. r. DENTON, Agent.

The late campain demonstrated
the fact that the only mission of
Republicanism and Populism in
Louisiana is the defeat of the De-
mocracy. There is nothing in COM
mon between them except hatred of
the party in power.-[ Mansfield
Democrat-Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

The Third Congressional District
OF Louisiana stands twenty-third in
the list of large Districts, in the Unit
ed States, and third among the South
ern States The Fifth Mississippi
District has 224, 613 inhabitants; the
First Arkansas 22O,261, and then
comes the Third Louisiana with
214,785.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
Notice Of Dissolution.

FTNhe eopartnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween j. II. Woods and NJ K. Brown and
known as the firm of J. H. Woods & Co., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, NJ. r.
Brown retiring. The business will be contin-
ued by j. Fl. Woods, who assumes all the in
debtedness of the firm, and is authorized to
collect all accounts dine the firm. The business
will be continued in the name of J. II. Woods
& Co. ii. WOODS
NJ. BROWN
Benton, La, April 10. 1896. apr 80
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Mansfield Democrat Journal: Now
let the Democratic press of the State
treat Gunby with silence. Ignore
his existence, and he will be efectu-
ally squelched. He loves free adver-
Using, being a standing candidate
for Office, and nothing will so knock
him out as a refusal to notice him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Columbus Enquirer Sun: "There
is hung up in a frame in brokers'
Office IN New York, sale memoran-
dunn of 5000 bales of cotton sold in
July, 1868, at So AZ per pound. Of
course supply and demand had but
little to do with this high water mark
price for the staple"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT MEMPHIS
GUN CLUB MAY IL TO 16.-FOr the
above occasion the Cotton Belt
Route will sell round trip tickets, on
certificate plan, from Benton to
Memphis and return at rate of one
and one-third fares for ronnd trip;
date of sale May Sth to 10th. Limit
for return May 10Th.
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

The National Democratic conven.
ton at Chicago in July will mark the
centennial Of the party One hun
dred years ago-in 1796-the first
political battle, fought on the lines
laid down by Thomas Jefferson, was
waged, and came within two votes of
being successful. For q century the
old party has been the party "of the
people, for the people and by the
people" and its centennial anniversa-
~ should be marked as an era of
harmony and good will. But will it ?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

This motto from the Thomasville
(Ga.) Times is good one for Dem.
ocrats to paste in their hats this
year:
"The Democratic party, right or
wrong-if right keep her right, and
if wrong right her.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

n. O. Times Democrat: 'Now, if
ever, is the time to harmonic and
bring together all those who want q
Democratic government in this State,
and who are unwilling to see Louisi-
ana under the domination of Repub-
licans and negroes again"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

A cyclone struck Salem, Roanoke
county, Va, last Friday, and demol-
ished two houses. A colored woman
and child were killed and four others
badly injured. Several barns were
blown down and number of houses
unroofed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
Homestead Entry No. 4es,
Land Office at Natchitoches r. i,
Eohrun,-, ~ Z

Land Office at Natchitoches Ia
Notice is hereby given that the fonov;n
~ named settler has filed notice of his ~.
tentlon to make final proof in support of hi,
claim and that said proof will he made bets
CLERK OF the District Court, at Benton In nc
April 10. 1896, viz: Homestead Entrv ~ NJ ~
496l-John Jefferson-for the north b.,t "
northwest quarter, northwest quarter of nn-. VI
east quarter OF section 4, and northeast onsf.
Yer OF northeast quarter OF section ), TOWNSHIP
~ North range II West
lie names the following witnesses to nrovo
his continuous residence upon and cultivpat Goe
OF, said land, viz: 4. w. Hanks. of Ben,on d
o., La Dave Stephens, Lloyd Payne, Fan,
Jennings, of Midway P. O., La. "nA
Any person vino desires to protest ao,;r..
the allowance of such proof, or knows Of an,.
substantial reason, under the law and ths So.
ulatl0ns OF the Interior Department. WHY s,,ci,
proof should not be allowed, will be given a,'
opportunity at the above mentioned time Az ad
place to cross examine the witnesses of s aaa
claimant, and to offer evidence in remt,.I1 '' y.
that submitted by claimant. VI
EDW'D PHILLIPS. Rerister
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
Affairs in Natchitoches.

From the n. .. Picayune of Tuesday.]
The state of political disorder
which prevailed at Natchitoches ever
since the election threatened such
violence and bloodshed that the local
authorities found it necessary to call
On the Governor for troops, and these
were sent yesterday, reaching Match
itoches last evening.
The troops found everything quiet,
and their presence insures peace and
order, although the Populists, who
were making the trouble, had large
armed force raised in Natchitoches
parish, and reinforced from Vim
and Grant parishes, with the inten-
ton, so it is reported, of attacking
the town of Natchitoches to prevent
the counting of the votes cast at the
election.
It appears that the Democrats and
Populists entered into an agreement
that the local elections should be de-
cided by the whites, and that no ne
groes should be allowed to vote. But
the Populists, in violation OF this
agreement, rushed the negroes in to
Graphs Bluff precinct, Ward 3, and
voted them. The Democrats disputed
the validity of these votes, and hence
the row. The negroes were not reg
istered, or at least their names were
not on the poll lists furnished from
the registration Office. The Demo-
cratic commissioners refused to re-
ceive the votes on the ground that
they were not registered, but the
Populists dominated the polls, when
the Democratic commissioners fled
and left the situation at the mercy
of the Populists, who voted the ne.
groes.
The entire affair, from the agree
ment not to vote the negroes down
to the end, was lawless and disgrace
full, and shows to what white men
will stoop when they engage in polit'
ical corruption. Louisiana when it
was under negro rule backed up by
Federal bayonets, had never reached
such depths of ignominy as when
it's white citizens voluntarily sold
themselves to the negroes. This was
done in not few parishes of this
proud State, and it is the most dis
graceful proceeding in the whole
history of Louisiana politics.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Says the Columbus ga. Enquirer
Sun: eff Democrats will stick to
Democracy and to each other there
will be no need to invite Populists
back into the camp, and if they don't
there will be no camp to invite them
to-"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

'The Delineator" for the mont b is
full of fashions and has a good list of
fancies. The ladies will enjoy this
number. Price, 81 year; sin gle
copies, Is cents. Address The But
terick Publishing Company, East
Fourteenth street, New York City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Tensas Gazette: A number OF
toughs from Vicksburs invaded this
parish the day before the election
with the purpose OF interfering in
our election in the interest of Pharr
the negro candidate for Governor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

If the Democratic party is wise
enough to take advantage of the
great assistance that will probably
be rendered it by the Republicans in
straddling the financial question, its
chances of success in November will
be increased many fold.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

1nkstands and the lie passed be-
tween Congressman Hall, of Missouri,
and Money, of Mississippi, but the
former did much the greater damage.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

''The Ladies' Home journal" suits
great many people. The different
departments are we'll filed, and the
reading matter is of a high order.
Published for 81 year, at 433-435'
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
StrNN Sale.

Fstrayed before Geo. A. Moore, j. p, Ward
~ 6, by l.. c. Biggs, and will be sold at
Bellevue, La. within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, May 80, 1896, One Bay Mare Colt,
with star in the face, and about 3 years old.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
w. NJ. MORROW, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

A.KahD, 223 Texas street, Shreve.
port, is the sole agent for the cele
brated Charter Oak Stoves and
ranges, and always keeps a large
supply for his customers; also, gen.
eral house furnishing goods, cutlery,
crockegy, glass, chiDavare, etc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

On May Is will be thrown open to
settlement 900, 1000 acres of the rich
est lands in Minnesota, comprising
part OF the Red Lake Indian reser-
walton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Fifteen convicts escaped from the
stockades at the new penitentiary
grounds at Nashville Monday night.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

N. o. States: The Pharr people,
made desperate by their defeat, are
resorting to bluff and buster. It
won't win. The Democratic party
won the fight and will remain in con-
troll of the State Capitol.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Thuruston county, Washington,
stands at the head of the column for
divorces. One for every three mar
riages is the record so far this year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

The j. 81. Woods Co. want your
trade; whether small or large. All
orders will meet same prompt atten-
ton. See j. II. Woods & Co.'S ad.
in this paper. Benton firm.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

Each Republican candidate as he
launches his boom, bids little higher
for Wall street Doodle to tide him
over.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

The weather is hot-but it is CO.
ing to be hotter for Pharr if he at
tempts to set up side show and try
to play Governor of Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

It is said that rs per cent of the
inhabitants of Arizona and 80 per
cent of the people of New Mexico
are illiterates.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given in obedience to Arti-
~ Gle 4S of the Constitution of Louisiana
that, at the approaching session of the General
Assembly ofthe State, a bill will be introduced
to create a new Charter for the town of Ben
ton in place of the existing Charter
Benton, La, April 9, 1896. may IA
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

There may be some real reformers,
but most of those who pose as re-
formers merely flirt with reform.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30
Bible Brilliants.

The Lord watch between me and
thee, when we are absent one from
another.-Genesis xxi, 40.
Charge them that are rich in this
world, that they be not hig minded,
nor trust in uncertain riches, but in
the living God, who giveth us richly
all things to enjoy; that they do
good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to distribute, willing
to communicate; laying up in store
for themselves a good foundation
against the time to come, that they
may lay hold on eternal life.-I.
Timothy vi, 1910.
And he said unto them in his doc
trine, Beware of the scribes, which
love to 60 in long clothing, and love
salutations in the marketplaces, and
the chief seats in the synagogues,
and the uppermost rooms at teasts ::
which devour wisdow's houses, and
for pretense make long prayers {:
these shall receive greater damna-
tion.-Mark xii, 50, 80, 40.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-30

They who ask for nothing will
generally see the others walk off
with what they really want.