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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Bankrupt old Spain, paralyzed by
corruption, and blinded by incompe-
tency, is on the verge of dissolution.
The clouds that hang over what was
once the proudest and greatest coun-
try in the world, are growing darker
and must soon burst into storm
that will dismember the government.
Cuba's determination to be free, fol-
lowed by the revolution in the Phil
ippine Islands, is again followed by
internal dissensions nearer home in
another ''Carlist uprising" Tie ad-
herents of Don Carlos, q claimant
for the throne, are said to be we'll
organized in every province, and are
awaiting a favorable opportunity to
overthrow tho government.
As the condition of Spain could
hardly be worse than it is at present,
the people naturally desire change.
They have long suffered under rob-
berry and tyranny. Gradually her
provinces are revolutionizing, and
she must soon lose Cuba and the
Philippine Islands, as she has Mex
leo and several of her other provinces
in South America.
The end of tyranny is near.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Succession of No. 1926. Civil Dis
John Powell, de- trict Court, Orleans Par
ceased }ish, La.
Ry virtue of an order of sale to me directed
- from the Honorable Civil District Court
III and for the Parish of Orleans, La. will.
on Saturday, October 9th 1896, at the Court
House door, in the town of Benton, La, within
the legal hours for sale, proceed to sell. at
public auction, to the last and highest bidder,
the following described property to-wit:
An undivided three-eighths interest in Lots
Sand 4, and east half of lot ? Block ''F'' of the
town of Haughton, La, with like interest in
buildings situated thereon
An undivided three-eighths interest in north
half OF northwest quarter and southeast qaur-
ter OF northwest quarter and northeast quar-
ter OF southwest quarter of section 25 town
ship 10 North of range II West-16O acres;
and also northwest quarter of northwest
quarter OF section 80, township Is North of
range IL West-40 acres
An undivided one-fourth interest in south
half OF southwest quarter of section IS. north
halt OF northwest quarter and southeast quar-
ter of northwest quarter of section 81; con-
tanning two hundred acres: also fifteen acres
as follows: Beginning at northwest corner
OF southwest quarter of northwest quarter
of section q, running no yards south, thence
800 yards east, thence | 10 yards south thence
22O yards east, thence go yards north, thence
44O yards west to point of beginning, all in
township Is North of range ii West, contain
lug 2l5 acres, more or less, with buildings
and improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale-Cash if the appraised value
on twO-thirds thereof be bid else on a credit
of twelve months, according to law.
A. K. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-otficio Auctioneer
Benton, La, Sept. 10, 1896.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
The Time to Subscribe.

The old newspaper saying, "now is
the time to subscribe" was never
more true than at present. The times
are so full of incident, so many i'm
portant national and State affairs are
shaping themselves for a change, that
no one can afford to be without a
metropolitan daily or weekly. The
st. Louis Republic, the greatest Dem
ocratic newspaper, is making special
offer of its daily and Sunday paper
for three months at $3.50. 1t is Sc
year by mail. The Twice "a Week
Republic is sent two times week
lO4 papers-for only 81 year. In
addition to all the political news, it
prints every day spread of general
news and features not equalled by any
other paper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
North Louisiana Timber.

A travelling correspondent, under
a recent date, thus refers to the
timber interests of North Louisiana:
"Traveling from Indian Territory
to Hot Springs, Ark, a most pict-
uresque and prosperous section of
country is passed through via the St.
Louis & Southwestern Cotton Belt)
Railway. It traverses Texas and
Missouri, winds through the rich
pine forests of Arkansas, and thence
down into North Louisiana, and the
Red River country to Shreveport.
The scenery all along the route of
the Cotton Belt railroad is grand and
picturesque. There are numerous
logging camps to be seen, and short
''spurs" Of railroads jutting out from
the main line into the pine forests,
where they seemingly are lost. The
rich timber is being cut and shipped
out on these dummy" lines to cas-
tern markets. Where these "spurs"
tap the main line, prosperous settle
monts and villages spring up, and
thus the country is rapidly becom-
lug settled with class OF industri-
Gus men and their families. The
pineries of the northwest are fast
becoming exhausted, and the lumber
companies are turning their atten-
ton to Southern Arkansas and North
Louisiana"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
Succession Sale.

Succession of No. 1896. Civil Dis
Charles Chatfe, trict Court Parish of Or
deceased. leans, La
py virtue of an order of sale to me directed
- from the Honorable Civil District Court
i'll and for the Parish of Orleans, La, | will
on Saturday, October "a, 1896 at the Court
House door, in the town of Benton, La, within
the legal hours for sale, proceed to sell, at
public anction, to the last and highest bidder,
the following described property, to-wit:
An undivided tive-eighths interest in Lots :,
and 4, and east halt of Lot 2. Block ~ of
the town of Haughton, La, with like interest
in bn. ldingS situated thereon
An undivided ive-eichths interest in north
half OF northwest quarter and southeast
quarter OF northwest quarter and northeast
quarter OF southwest quarter of section 25
township Is North of range IL West-l60
acres; and also northwest quarter ofnorthwest
quarter of section 80, township Is North of
range l West-40 acres.
An undivided half interest in south half of
southwest quarter of section 16, north half of
northwest quarter of section 81; containing
two hundred acres; also ffreen acres az
follows: Beginning at northwest corner of
southwest quarter of northwest quarter of
sectlon2l, running 10 yards south, thence 220
yards east, thence | 10 wards south, thence 300
yards east, thence go yards north, thence 4l0
yards west to point of beginning, all in town
ship Is North of range ii West. containing
215 acres more or less, with buildings and
improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale-Cash if the aDDraised yalue
or two-thirds thereof be bid, else on credit of
twelve months, according to law
A. R. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-otficio Auctioneer
Benton, La, Sept. 10, 1896.
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Obituary.

Little Mary Gray, the youngest
child, and only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. |. Sibley, died of summer
complaint Sept. %, 1896, aged about
one year.
Her little lifeless form was laid
away in the church yard at Pleasant
Hill, Sept Goth.
None are exempt from troubles
and disappointments along the path
way of life. At one time we may
he enjoying the beauties of nature,
as We sit beneath tue cool shades,
watching the pure, clear water as it
ripples over the messy pebbles,
vending it's way to the mighty
ocean, or we may be plucking the
beautiful wild flowers that decorate
the banks of the everrunning brook,
and listening to the chirping of
beautiful birds, as they fly from
branch to branch, mindful only of
the things that are Immediately
around US.
Again we may be far removed
from natures beauties, enjoying
sweet strains of music in the COM
pany of the gay and festive, but
suddenly the chilly hand ofdeath-
the great leveler of all mankind is
laid heavily upon sweet innocent
babe, in some quiet and peaceful
home, and all becomes sadness and
sorrow. The childish prattle, the
sweet smile, the pattering footsteps,
are forever hushed on this earth.
The little playthings that delight
ed the little treasure, its last soiled
dress, its stocbiug-worn through at
the toe, are all gathered up aud care
fully laid away. They are sweet
mementOes to a broken hearted
mother, and many time will she
take them up, tnrn them over and
drop tears of grief as she silently
lays them away again.
God is the author of all things,
even death, bat blessed be His name,
He has left us the assurance of
happy reunion with the pnre and
innocent, in that home beyond, if
We will live faithful to Him.
Yes. we shall meet beyond the flood,
In robes made white through Jesus blood,
And hold sweet converse free from pain,
Nor ever fear to part again.
THAT meeting. O how sweetly dear.
What sounds shall greet the st'ning ear,
What thrills of rapture wake the SOUL
As back those golden gates shall roll"
H. H. NJ.
Plain Dealing, La, Sept. 81, 1896.
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SherlT's Sale.

Union Mortgage. Banking andy No. 53O5
Trust Co., Limited; In District
vs. Court, Caddo
X. T. VusOn. Parish. La
Dy virtue or q writ of seizure and sale issue1
- IN above named suit, and to me directed
have seized and will proceed to sell. at public
auction, to the las and highest bidder, at the
front door Of the Conrt House, in the town of
Benton, La. within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, November J, 1896, the following de-
scrlhed property. to-wit
Fractional section thirty-twO f31) north of
Red River and east Of Cooper's BAYOU. and
the south half of southeast quarter of section
twenty-elght i2Sl, all i'll township eirhteer lSf
north, range thirteen (l3l west, and cOptainpg
i2'3 acres, with buildings and improvements
thereon, situated i'll Bossier Parish, La.
Also, the following described property at
taehed to said land by destination:
Sixty bushels corn. more or less; Is bales of
cotton, more or less, in field unpicked; 8 head
OF mules, Old 2-horse wagons, and farming
implements.
The above described property seized as the
property OF defendant Il r. Vinson.
Terms of Sale--Cash, without the benefit of
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum of
a2oOo w, due March l3, 1885, with 8 per cent
per amman interest from March 1916. 1896,
with ten per cent attorneys fees, and the
further sum OF Sl75 90 payable on December
l., 1874, with ike interest from maturity and
like attorneys fees, and the further sum of
$l75 co. payable December |. 1895, with like
interest from maturity and like attorneys
fees, and the further sum of $50 90, PAYABLE
March ID, 1896, with like interest from maturi
ty and like attorneys fees, and all costs of
suit, and according to law
A K. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, Sept "A, 1896.
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State News.

Five cases of smallpox are repor-
ted at Donadsonville.
There is but little mast in the
swamp, says the Monroe Bulletin.
Capt. John Routh Williams, aged
"a years, prominent citizen of Alex
andria, died on the oath instant.
The rice crop of Southern Louisi-
ana has been cut short by drouth.
Many of the planters will not make
as much as the seed he planted.
Wiley P. Mangham, for many
years editor of the Richlan Beacon
News, died last Saturday. Deceased
leaves wife and host of friends
throughout the State who will sin.
cerely regret to learn of his death.
Shreveport Times, Friday: Yes
terday morning at an early hour,
there was continuous line of wagons
loaded with cotton, from the foot to
the head of Texas street. The scene
was an animated and suggestive one.
st. Joseph (Tensas parish) Ga
zette: The planters around this Sec
ton OF the parish report that their
crops are turning out better than
they expected month ago. On
most of the plantations the crop is
more than half gathered.
After three weeks session the
Calcasieu grand jury returned seven
LYNNE indictments, eight of which
were on capital charges. The report
states that the Jail is crowded
and the sanitary arrangements bad;
the public schools are over-crowded,
and bills have been paid constables
and justices contrary to law.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
The end Of tyranny is near.

JUST AS Much R1GHT.-In common
with millions of our fellow citizens
we contend that when the money
question is considered from a bust
ness standpoint, and that is the stand
point from which it should be con-
sidered, every business should have
fair play and and an impartial hear
ing, and that no few special callings
should arrogate to themselves the
right to be considered the only "bus-
mess" worth figuring in the premises,
and the only ones which have within
them intelligence enough to say how
our monetary system shall be formed
and of what our money shall consist.
The gold handler and those who
agree with him may demand gold
exclusively, but other men engaged
in different pursuits, whose business
is crippled by adhering to the gold
standard, have just as much right
and better reason for demanding a
less monopolistic system, one which
will give them a better showing, and
in their opinion, the country more
prosperity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
Stray Sale.

E'strayed before me, Il. c. Stinson, Justice
IL of the Peace, Ward g by s. w. Vance. on
Sept 81, 1885, and will be sold at Buck Hall
Store, on Saturday, October 81, 1896, one
Mare Poneys, one a sorrel, with blaze in face !,
with letter branded on right jaw; no other
brand or mark, about Is hands high, and looks
to be about years old. Appraised at $25.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, or the same will
be sold according to law.
&c. STINSON. J. p.
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A mob, headed by Yale Calico.

A mob, headed by Yale College
students, Kissed the Hon. VIM. J,
Bryan, while speaking at New :Ha-
ven, Conn.,, and finally broke up the
meeting. 1t has been appropriately
said that there are but three things
that hiss-a fool, goose and snake.
The Yale hoodlums seem to be q
combination of the three.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

New MEMBERS SCHOOL BoRAD.-Act
ing on the suggestion of the old
Board, at its last session, I hereby
call a meeting of the new members on
Friday, October 2, for the purpose of
organizing and locating schools for
next session. j. A. W. Lowry,
Parish Superintendent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
Voting Precincts Established by the
Police Jury, Sept. Ia, 1896.

o'oS Jul - S0PA' IT, 'ooO.
WARD1.
Precinct l. Knox Point. All of
ward south of township Is.
Precinct 9. Curtis. All of ward
l north of township Is.
WARD 2.
Precinct l. Benton. All of ward
WARD 5.
Precinct /. Plain Dealing. All
of ward 3 north of township q.
Precinct 2. Alden Bridge. All
OF ward 3 south of township %.
WARD 4.
Precinct 1. Carterville. All of
ward 4 north of township %.
Precinct 2. Mot. All of ward 4
south of township %.
WARD 5.
Precinct l. Rocky Mount. All
of ward 5 north of township 20.
Precinct 2. Midway. All of
ward 5 south of township q.
WARD 6.
Precinct l. Bellevue. All of
ward 6 north of township IS.
Precinct 2. Haughton. All of
ward 6 south of township 10.
On motion and second, The Police
members of each ward is required
under section 81, of the election law,
to prepare polling booths at each vot-
ing precinct by ere citing convenient
barries in front of each voting place
not less than 80 feet square, and see
that the same is furnished with
table convenient for voting, and
black ink pads, blotting paper and
lead pencils, with black lead only.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Three banks recently failed at New
Orleans, almost creating panic. A
number of bank officials, and others,
are under arrest, charged with theft,
forgery, etc. Much unfavorable com.
ment is made at the small bail bonds
in some of the favored criminal cases.
In China, when bank fails, the
principal officials are beheaded at
once, consequently, failures are few.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
Registration,

I will be at the following places for the pur
4 pose OF registering all legal voters:
Curtis, Thursday, Oct. LIST.
Knox Point, Saturday, Oct. 3rd.
Haughton, Monday, Oct. 5th.
Bellevue, Wednesday, Oct. 7tb.
Midway Friday, Oct. 9th.
Rocky Mount, Saturday, Oct. 10th.
Mot, Monday, October 18th
Cartervile, Tuesday, Oct. 18th.
Plain Dealing, Thursday, Oct, 18TH
Alden Bridge, Saturday, Oct. 18th.
Benton, October 10Th to 3lst
w. II. BLEDSOE, Register.
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A provision in the public roads
law, of 1896, reads:
"Whoever shall fail to work the
road when summonsed by the road
overseer, shall, upon conviction be-
fore the District Court, be fined not
less than SIS nor more than S25; and,
in default of the payment of fine
and costs, shall be imprisoned in the
parish jail not less than ten nor
more than thirty days."
In regard to witnesses in criminal
cases the law has also been changed
so as to permit the taking of testi-
mony by those unable to give bond.
Under the former law, those unable
to give bond were sent to Jail to in
sure their appearance in Court. But,
now, the witness may demand that
his evidence be taken in writing, and
bond for his appearance is not re-
quired. The testimony is taken
before the Clerk Of the Court, the
accused and the District Attorney
being duly notified.
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Tao Notice.

4 II State, Parish and Poll Taxes for the wear
n 1885, as set forth in the rolls on file are
now due and will become delinquent on move
able property September Both, and on immov-
able December 81
A. r. THOMPSON.
State and Parish Tax Collector.
September 10, 1896. oct
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01
StrNy Sale.

FSTRAYED before H. Barnacastle, ]. P,
~ Ward g. by Edmon Smith, and will be
sold at Haughton, La. within the legal hours
of sale, on Saturday, October 10. 1896, one
black mare mule with few roam spots, about
15a hands high, LETT eye out, dim brand on
left shoulder, looks like the letters 81 H."
about Is or IS years old.
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. w. ONEAL, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

When the editor of the Eutaw
(Ala.) Mirror casts his eyes upon the
beautiful girls who adorn his town,
he declares Eutaw is a sssuburb of the
better land.'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Bigotry grows on spiritual pride,
and that on ignorance. The more we
know, the more we learn why we
should be both humble and TENDER
Geikie.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

About two week ago it looked as
though the standing armies of Eu-
rope would get a little exercise, but
the roar of the British Lion was
easily silenced by the growls of the
Russian Bear.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Will the independent Democratic
vote mostly injure Bryan or McKin-
ley, is question frequently asked.
It's hard to tell. The vote will be
so small that it is not likely to injure
anybody much except the boilers
themselves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

The total number of miles of rail-
road in the United States at the close
OF 1895 was 180,955, of which 1922
miles were constructed during the
year.
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Electoral Ticket Fusion.

On last Friday the Democratic and
Populist Committees having in
charge the fusion of the Electoral
ticket of the State, met at Baton
Rouge. The Committees of the two
parties entered into the following
agreement:
ave, the undersigned Committees,
respectively representing the Demo
cratic and the Peoples parties of the
State of Louisiana, in order to Sc
cure the selection of common Elec-
toral ticket which all the supporters
of Hon. W. J. Bryan for President
may vote for with effect, have enter
ed into the following agreement:
"First-The Democrats agree to
withdraw from their ticket r. G.
Drew, of Webster, a candidate for
Elector at Large, and substitute in
his place and stead J. W. Mcfarland,
of Claiborne, and to withdraw from
their ticket their District nominees
from the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
Districts, to-wit: J. c. Ryan, D. W.
Harris, and A. '. Coco, respectively,
and substitute in their stead Messrs.
Lee McAlpin, of Vernon, in the
Fourth District; R. NJ. Steele, of
Franklin, in the Fifth District, and
j. T. Howell, of East Baton Rouge,
in the Sixth District.
''The Peoples Party agree to with
draw from their ticket their candidate
for Electoral Large, T. J. Tabor, and
substitute in his place and stead
Benjamin Michel, of Plaquemine
parish, and to withdraw from their
ticket their District nominees in the
First, Second and Third Districts,
VIZ: Messrs. J. A. Sadler, of Or
leans; J. V. Lagan, of Orleans, and
W. D. Gooch, of Vermilion, respect
lively, and to substitute therefor
Messrs. Albert VOORHEES,, of Orleans,
IN the First District; Samuel ].
hoffman, of Orleans, in the Second
District, and G. A. Fournet, of CAL
sleu, in the Third District. All of
the said Electors are pledged to vote
tor Hon. William J. Bryan for Pres
ldent, and each is left free to vote
for Sewall Or Watson for Vice-Presi-
dent, according to his party affilia-
tons.
"Second-Each party is pledged
to fair election, and the members
OF the Democratic Committee pledge
their influence to secure the appoint
ment by the several Boards of Su-
pervisors in the respective Parishes
of one Peoples Party G Commissioner,
and one watcher, as provided by law,
at each polling precinct in each Con-
gressional District where the NOM
lnee of the Peoples Party is the real
and most formidable opponent of the
Democratic nominee for Congress in
that District, and to secure a lust
md fair decision by the several
Boards of Supervisors as to which
party is the real opponent of the
Democratic Party in each Congress
'ioanl District.
JAMES NJ. FOSTER, Chairman.
Il. L. BRIAN, Chairman" !
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Proceedings Of Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee.

BENTON, La, SEPT. %, 1896.
The Democratic Executive Com
mittee in and for the Parish of Bos-
sier, La, met at Benton, on Monday,
September %, 1896, pursuant to adj
journment, and was called to order
by w. B. Boggs, Chairman. A
quorum being present, the returns
of the Primary Election held on the
9th day of September, 1896, for
the election of Delegates to the
Congressional convention, to be held
at Shreveport, La, on October 1st,
1896, were there received and COM
piled, and shows the following Dele
gates to be duly elected, to-wit:
j. w. Atkins, E. S. Dortch, J. A.
W. Lowry, A. r. Thompson, Frank
Strahan, w. Il. Boggs, r. II. Allen,
W. J. JOHNSON, J. NJ. Mccall, W.
W. Lay, L. G. Biggs, j. F. Edwards.
1t was then moved and seconded
that the Chairman be and he is
hereby authorised to issue creden.
tials to said Delegates to the Con-
gresslonal Convention. Carried.
1t was then moved and secsnded
that w. j. Johnston be recommen-
ded to the Governor of the State of
Louisiana for appointment as men,
Der of the Board of Supervisors of
Election. Carried.
On motion, and duly seconded,
the Committee then adjourned sub
ject to the call of the Chairman.
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Lumber! Lumber,

TAM now prepared to fill all orders for
l. rough lumber and shingles. control the
sale of all lumber turned out at the Hanks
mill on Cypress Bayou. My yards are here in
Benton. Give me your orders. Come and see
me or write me.
JOE BENJAMIN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

Democrats and Populists have
fused in Kentucky, the former secur-
ing II and the latter two electors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-01

You can get any kind of report
you desire these days about the Gu
ban war for independence.