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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

In obedience to Section 3, Act No 1871, Gen
J. eral Assembly Of 1894 we hereby give no.
tice and proclaim that a general election will
he held at the various precincts, as now estab-
llshed by law in the Parish of Bossier, on
Tuesday, the 2lst day of April 1896, for the
election of State, District, Parochial and
Ward officers, at which time shall be voted
for one Governor, Lieutenant Governor. Aud
itor, Treasurer, Secretary of State Attorney
General, Superintendent of Public Education,
two Senators for the 21st Senatorial District
one Judge and District Attorney for the end
judicial District, one member of the House of
Representatives, one Sheriff Clerk. Coroner
one member of the Police Jury for Wards |, 3,
4, ) and e. and TIVE from Ward ?, one Justice
Peace and one Constable for each Justice
Precinct.
Also, at said election the qualified electors
shall vote for or against the approval of the
Proposed Amendments to the State Constitu-
ton adopted by the General Assembly of 1894,
and duly promul gated in the official journal
of the parish.
Said election will be held at the voting
places now established, and under the general
election law of the State of Louisiana.
The polls will be open from a. III. to 7
o clock p. III. on said day.
1t is ordered that all drinking saloons, dram
shops, groggeries or places of business where
liquors are sold within 1t circle of two miles
from each poll shall, between the hours of t a.
nj. and o'clock p. m, be closed and remain
closed on the 2lst Of April 1896.
G.. A. WATSON,
j. w. JETER,
w. j. JOHNSTON,
Parish Supervisors OF Election.
March 10 1896
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Democratic Campaign Committee,
Appointed by Executive Committee.

Ward II. W. Atkins, A. J. Moss,
E. S. Dortch, II. P. Moore and T. W.
Holmes.
Ward 2-W. G. Vance, J. NJ. Arnold,
L. B. Kelly, A. G.. league, H. J.
Lenoir, j. G. Ogden, 7. j. Tidwell,
L. G. Smith, c. N. Boreing and S.
H. Vickers.
Ward ST. T. Whited, S. B. Stray
han, ". H. McClenaghan, J. H. A.
Brock and J. B. Dooley.
Ward ii. E. Rogers, J. O. Muck
oils, DR.. T. N. Keon, J. H. Wallace
and Fl. NJ. Matlock.
Ward 81. T. Many, J. L. Keith,
f. S. Burt, II. C. Vaughan and DR..
c. Fl. Irion.
Ward G-R. F. Wyche, J. T. Ed
wards, J. W. Elston, j. 2. Ivy and
". D. Wadley.
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Homestead Entry No. 5000.
Land Office at Natchitochcs, La. }

Land Office at NatchtOchCs, La.
February %, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
~ named settler has filed notice of her III
tention to make final proof in support of her
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court at Benton, La
on April 10, 1896 viz Homestead Entry No
5609-Narcissa c. Wharton, heir of Andrew J.
Matlock, deceused-fort the south half of north
east quarter section n, township - North
range If West.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: Wesley TURNKEY and j. NJ.
Russell, Collinsburg p. o., La; a. r. Thomp-
son and James H. Cabeen. Benton P. O., La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows Of
any substantial reason, under the law aud the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will he given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross-examino the witnesses Of
said claimant, and to offer evidence i'll rcbutta
of that submitted by claimant
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
February q, 1896. apr9
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ELECTION FOR BOSSIER PARISH, LA.
Whereas, the Police jury of Bossier Parish.
W in the State of Louisiana, did at its SEES
sion on the 18th day of January, 1896, ordain
that an election should be held in the Parish
OF Bossier, Ward l, at the polling precincts
at which places the last preceding general
was held.
Now, we, the Board of Supervisors of Flee
ton for Bosser Parish, duly qualified, com,
missioned and sworn, by virtue of authority
IN us vested, do hereby give public notice
that on Thursday, the 9th day of April,
1896, an election will be held in the said Par
ish, Ward No. One at the polling precincts,
the respective places where the last preceding
general election was held, for the purpose OF
taking the sense and taking the wishes of the
property taxpayers of the said Parish Ward
No. One, upon the question of levying q spe-
| clal tax of five mills per annum for the period
of ten years from and beginning with the LIST
day of January, 1897, as specified and set
| forth in the ordinance of the said Police Jury,
upon all taxable property in the said Parish,
ward | in aid of the Kansas City, Watkins &
Cult Railway Company, as described in the
sad ordinance, and pursuant to the general
election law and the said ordinance of the
Police Jury.
We, the said Board of Supervisors of Elec-
ton for Bossier Parish, State of Louisiana, do
missoners and clerks to preside at the said
election and polling places in the said ward
| above named on the 9th day of April, 1896,
to-wt:
Comissioners--At Knox Point, j. w. At
kins, A. j. Moss, T. B. Moss, I. D. Conncll
w. IL. Hodges, DR.. H. +. Atkins at Curtis,
Antonio Curtis, T. w. Holmes. Fl. Z. Moore
w. j. Fullilove, O. b. Childers, A. j. HALL
Clerks-At Knox Point, Walter L. Connell
and r. II. Rains, at Curtis, T. N. Braden, .ir.,
and l.. NJ. Pruitt.
Said commissioners are instructed to open
said election at O'Clock a. In. and close the
same at 7 o'clock p. m, in accordance with
Section % of Act l6l of the Acts of 1894, and
in all their acts conform to law and the said
ordinance of the Police Jury.
Given under our official sanction, this, 9Th
day of February, 1896.
G.. A. WATSON.
J. w. JETER,
w. J. JOHNSTON,
| Board of Supervisors of Election for Bossicr
Parish, Louisiana.
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Homestead Entry No. $3.50,
Land Office at Natchitoches, l.

Land Office at Natchtoches, La, }
February 20, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tcntion to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
Clerk of tee District Court at Benton, La, on
April 6, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No. 505o--
Samuel Raines-tor the north half of north
half, or lots 9, 10, and L.. OF section %, town
ship 20 North. range IL West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: L. {. Biggs, G. w. Durdln.
Nelson Godson and JEFF Carter, OF Bellevue
7. O., La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof. or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department. why
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross examine the witnesses of
said claimant, and to offer evidence i'll rcbuttal
Of that submitted by claimant.
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
February q, 1896. aDril
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Sherin's Sute.
Tutor. } No. 4n07.

R. c, Drew. Tutor No. 4oo7.
VS.. In District Court.
Derry Mcconnell. Bossier Parish, La
by virtue eft a writ of seizure and sale issued
ID in above named suit, and to me directed,
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, April II. 1896, the following describ-
CT property, towit:
The south half OF northeast quarter of sec
ton twelve l2), township twenty l20), of
range twelve t12l, Bosser Parish, La, with
buildings and improvements thereon.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Derry Mcconnell.
Terms of Sale--Cash, without the benefit of
appraiscment, to pay and satisfy the sum of
$40 25 with s per cent per annum interest
thereon from April %, 1891, and all costs of
suit, including per cent on said sum and in
terost as attorney S fees and according to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton Ia March ; 1896
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Bible Brilliants.

Seeing then that these things can
not be spoken against, ye ought to
be quiet, and do nothing rashly.-
Acts 10, SO.
commend you to God, and to
the word of his grace, which is able
to build you up, and to give you an
Inheritance among all them which
are sanctified.-Acts 20, 81.
The heavens declare the glory of
God; and the armament sheweth
his hadywork. Day unto day utter
eth speech, and night unto night
sheweth knowledge. There is no
speech nor language, where their
voice is not heard. Psalm 10, IS.
My sou, keep my words, and lay
up my commandments with thee
Keep my commandments aud live;
and my law as the apple of thine
eye. Bind them upon thy fingers,
write them upon thine heart. Say
unto wisdom, thou art my sister ;
and call understanding thy kinswo-
man.-Proverbs 7, IA.
He that giveth, let him do it with
simplicity; he that ruleth, with dill
igence; he that sheweth mercy, with
cheerfulness. Let love be without
discrimination. Abhor that which is
evil; cleave to that which is good.-
Be kindly affectioned one to another
with brotherly love; in honor prefer
ring one another; not slothful in
business; fervent in spirit; serving
the Lord; rejoicing in hope; patient
in tribulation; continuing instant in
prayer; distributing to the necessity
of saints; given to hospitality
Bless them which prosecute you
bless, and curse not.-Romans II,
S-14.
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Sherln'S Safe.
A. J. NiurH

A. J. MurfE } No j0l1 In
=. VS.. District Court
Mrs. NJ. f. Nash and husband. Bossier Par.
by virtue Ola writ of sale issued in above
~ named suit and to me directed. | have
seized and will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House. in the town or
Benton. La, within the legal hours OF sale, on
Saturday, the 2nd day of May, 1896, the fol
loving described property, to-wit:
Lot One ~ of Block u, of the town of Ben.
ton, Bossier parish, La, according to the man
made by c. McClenaghan, Surveyor, and on
file in the office of the Clerk of Court, Bossier
parish, La.
Above described property seized as the
property OF defendant, Mrs, NJ. f. Nash and
husband
Terms of Salc-Cash without the benefit of
appralsement. to pay and satisfy the sum of
fifty dollars, with Sper cent per annum inter
est thereon from November LIST, 1895, and all
costs of suit, including per cent on said sum
and interest as attorneys fees, and according
to law.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, March g. 1896
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Religious Column.
Trust in God and Do the Right.

Courage, brother, do not stumble,
Thou thy pathway be dark as night,
There's star to guide the humble,
Trust III God and do the right.
Let the road be rough and dreary,
And its end far out of sight,
Foot it bravely! strong or weary,
Trust in God and do the right.
Perish policy amt cunning!
Perish all that fears the light!
Whether losing, whether winning,
Trust in God and do the right
Simple rule, and safest guiding,
Inward peace and inward might,
Star upon our path abiding,
Trust in God and do the right
Some will hate thee, some will love thee,
Some will hatter, some will slight,
Cease from man and look above thee,
"Trust in God and 90 the right
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Double Daily Trains With Pullma
Sleeping Cars.
Homestead Entry No. 1861
Land Office at Natchitnchcs, La,

Land Office at Natchitochcs, La,
February %. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk Of the District Court at Benton. La, on
April 10, 1896 viz: Homestead Entry No.
406l-John Jetferson-tor the north half of
southwest quarter and northwest quarter of
section 4, and northeast quarter Of northeast
quarter of section 5, township 20 North, range
l. West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Il. w. Hanks, of Benton.
La, Dave Stephens, Lloyd Payne and Frank
Jennings, OF Midway, La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the reg
ulations Of the Interior Department, why snch
proof should not he allowed. will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-cyamine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
February q, 1896. april 9
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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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She1.lT'S Sale.
Nos. 1913 and $40.

Thomas Lyles } Nos 1923 and $40.
vs., In Justice j. L. Glea-
Mitchell Jennings. ,son's Court, Ward ).
Dy virtue of a writ of feri facias issued in
ID the above named suit, and to me directed,
from Justice j. z. Gleason's Court, in ward ),
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, April 18th,
1896, the following described property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of section %, town
ship y, 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 appralsement.
L. KEITH Deputy Sheriff
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StT'Uy Sale.

E1strayed before R. c, Stinson, J. P. ward ?,
- by Abe Smith, and Will be sold at Bosser
City, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, April IS, 1896, One black and white
spotted Cow and Calf, marked crop and swal-
low tork in right ear, and crop off left ear, and
about years old. Appraised at SO.
The owner is requested to como forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
W. L. MORRIS, Constable.
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Evil habit and neglect of our own
growth in grace do give too much
liberty to inconsiderate speech
Yet discourse of spiritual things
doth greatly further our spiritual
growth, especially when persons of
one mind and spirit associate to-
gether in God.-Thomas a Kempis.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

If there be any good in thee, be-
lieve that there is much more in
others, that so thou mayest preserve
humility.-Thomas Kempis.
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Earnestness commands the respect
of mankind. A wavering, vacillat-
ing, dead-and-alive Christian does
not get the respect of the Church or
the world, says an unknown writer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

Remember always thine end, and
that time lost never returns. With
out care and diligence thou shalt
never get virtue.--Thomas a Kempis,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

Every man hath God for silent
partner who furnishes tho capital.
but man must carry on the business.
Ivan Panin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02
Dentistry.

DR.. t. NJ. Comegys, office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
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Wilcox New Era: When q man
gets in earnest about laying up
treasures in heaven, he begins pay
ing his debts here.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

If [ am faithful to the duties of
the present, God will provide for
the future.-Bedell.
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MinOrca Chickens
FOE SALE.

I have for sale pure bred Black Minorca
l. Chickens at - 30 per pair. Can also fur.
nlsh eggs at 81 30 per H. Address
Mss J. W. MILLING;
Alden Bridge, La'
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Wilcox New Era: When people
get to quarreling about their creeds,
the devil stops being anxious about
their deeds.
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New Orleans States: "Ihe ruin
and devastation OF the State, the
piling up of taxation, the oppression
of the people, the disorganzatlon OF
business and industry, the bringing
of riot and bloodshed in every par
ish of the State-these are the ac-
cursed fruits of Radical niger rule
produced in Louisiana. The re-
Mobilization of q ruined State; the
increase in the value and stability of
property; the decrease Of taxation;
the restoration of law and order,
peace, prosperity and content, and
the protection Of labor, the invest
ment of foreign capital in our indus
tries and enterprises are the beneti-
cent results of Democratic rule in
Louisiana during the past twenty
years."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

Europe produces on an average
about IS per cent. of the worlds
yearly wheat crop. North America
grows about one-quarter of it; the
United States more than 20 per
cent of it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

God exists, but only for those that
have eyes to see him.-Ivan Panin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

Do what lieth in thy power and
God will assist thy good will-Kem-
pts.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

There is great activity in railroad
car building this year. So far 49,
500, 900 cars have been built and
most of the builders have large or
derS on hand.
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God speaks through those who
speak for him.-Ivan Panin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-04-02

The J. II. Woods Lumber Co.
give special attention to country or
ders. The farmers and planters can
buy their lumber from them at very
lowest price. DO not forget this
when you are ready to buy. They
savey you money.
The Shreveport Gray Cigar, five
cents straight. Sold by L. G..
Smith, Benton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-21
HORRORS In ITALY.
REVOLUTION IS MERELY A CUES
TION OF TIME.
Condition of the Pensantry and the
Lower Classes Generally Equals
That of the French Before the
Revolution.

LONDON, July 20.-A letter from an
Englishman, who has long been a resi-
dent in Italy, is published in Truth
and gives a serious picture of the situa-
ton of affairs in that country. He
says that a revolution is only a ques-
ton of time, that the taxes are so per
cent on all incomes, and that the starv-
ing state Of peasantry and the lower
classes generally equals that of the
French before the revolution.
In Sardinia, he adds mothers are feed
ing their children ON grass and weeds
by the roadside, and that in all parts
there are deaths from starvation.
The women straw workers of Tus-
ca.ny, it appears, are in open revolt
and everywhere the men and women
are reduced to skeletons and are to
be seen carrying their last rags to be
sold for taxes. In Lombardy and
other northern districts where the peo-
pie live on insufficient Indian corn the
writer also says that horrible disease
pellagra is increasing and more than
100000 persons are affected, of which
about 5000 die yearly. A good part OF
the victims die insane.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-21
ToBAY's IMPORTANT NEWS
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Horrors in Italy.
Republicans and Pops. Agree.
Prince Lief Wins the Derby.
Sensational News From Cuba.
Reception For Cannon.
PAGE TWO.
More British Comment.
The Yale Crew at Henley.
Montana Democrats Meet.
Lii Hung Chang in Berlin.
Miners Strike at LeadyiIie.
PAGE. THREE.
Business, Mining and Stocks.
Ogden Jobbers Appeased.
PAGE FOUR.
Republican Doubt of Democratic
Silver Sentiment.
PAGE FIVE.
Parade of the Militia.
School Medals and Diplomas.
Midsummer Carnival.
Affairs of State.
PAGE SIX.
Booker t. Washington.
PAGE SEVEN.
PopuIist State Convention.
Fatal Accident Near Gunnison-
PAGE EIGHT.
Yesterdays Court Doings.
Donation to ST. Marks Hospital.
One More Suicide.
PAGE NINE.
Home and Foreign Markets.
At the Churches.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-06-21

ST. LOUIS, June 20.-The national
derby of 1896 viii ever be remembered
as one of the greatest events ever
seen in the west, and Prince Lief as
one of the grandest Swear olds ever
seen.
At 1 o'clock, the crowd began to ar
rive. The heat, though intense and
unrelieved by the light breeze, was
not as oppressive as on the down town
streets. Fully 10000 passed the turn
stiles, half of them ladies in holiday
attire.
The track was lightning fast and
favoriteS carried off the honors. When
the bugle called the horses to the post
for the big event, the thousands in the
grand stand rose to their feet and cast
eager glances for their favorite, Prince
Lief, to whom, on account of his be-
ing the only representative of this Sec
ton, they had pinned their faith to
keep the rich
STAKE AND HONOR AT HOME.
Would he fulfil their desire? The
great honor must not go to Lucky
Baldwin and the Pacific coast, nor tc
Mike Dwyer and the Atlantic. 1t must
remain here, and q, great shout wen
up when Prince Lief was recognized
| following the Dwyer entry third ir
| line of parade. There was no delay a.
| the post, the horses getting away t.
a beautiful start, with Argentina our
in front, Ben Brush, Ben Elder, Cap
tive, Prince Lief, Don Garlic ant
Ramiro following. Soup" Perkins
| quickly brought Prince Lief up into the
lead and, passing the grand stand wa:
length and a, half in front of Ar
gentina, followed by Ben Brush, Der
Elder, Don Garlic, Ramiro and Cap
tive, all going easy.
| At the three-quarter pole Prince Lie
was three lengths ahead,
GOING LIKE THE WIND
with Sims ON Brush going after him
five lengths ahead of Argentina, Bel
Elder, Don Garlic and Captive last. A
the mile, Sims was two lengths bacl
of Perkins, urging Brush, but the pac
was beginning to tell on him, and a
the head of the stretch he had pulles
Prince Lief's lead down to a. nose, blu
the effort had killed him. He was al
but out, and Prince Lief gradually drey
away. Sims saw he had Prince Lie
to beat, and used every known art t
get his horse up again. 1t was n
use. Perkins was resting easily
watching Sims work. Half way dow
the stretch, Ben Brush made anothe
game effort to reach the flying leader
gaining inch by inch, and finally reach