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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11

In looking up a word in dictionary
several days ago my eyes fell on the
definition eff ''emulation"- act OF
attempting to equal or excel in quail
ties or actions; rivalry; desire of su-
periority, attended with effort to at
tain it,
Only the evening before We had been
talking about little woman who was
once pretty, but who now has har-
rassed and anxious expression Of
countenance.
"What is the matter with herr" ask
ed one. 1t was physician who an
swered:
"She has no disease. She is wear
ing herself to death by emulation of
other people. The strain will kill her
if she keeps it up, Nobody in this
world can stay first" His words and
the dictionary definition set me to
thinking. Are not many women kill
ing themselves by this same process !?
And how drearily Improbable it all is,
when one considers the truth of the
physicians statement, that nobody in
this world can stay first! y
Nobody! For, strive as We may,
there is always some one with little
more money, a handsomer house, more
influence, or perhaps more brain.
There is merit in the desire to make
the best of ourselves and of the talents
given us. There is no credit due her
who, because of "a desire for superior
ity" over another, wears herself out in
attempted to do that which she can
not perform. Is this not one reason
for the nervous. anxious look on the
faces of our American women? They
strive to dress as well as neighbors
with double their income; they give
entertainments that empty the never
too-full purse, and they buy furniture
for which they can only pay by rigid
self denial
Were we only content as women to
do Just that which we can easily af
ford, how much more peaceful our
lives would be, how much better our
children, how much more care-free and
youthful our men-those American
husbands, the best in the world, who
cannot bear to have their wives long
for things that by an additional strain
they might give them. And would
not our lives be longer in the land.
"And does your husband sleep
sound?' chirped the caller. "Sound!'
cried Mrs. Dobbs, with her hands in
the air. "Well, l should say! Idon't
believe you ever heard such sound.
It's enough to burst our alarm clock" :"
The caller murmured that some men
wara thaf wav
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
THE PACE THAT KILLS.

TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
Selrft Misrrllany.
A SUBALTERN IN AMERICA.

[The following narrative gives gra-
phic description of the march of the Bri-
tish army through this section of Mary
land in the summer of 1914. 1t is re-
print of book, now exceedingly rare,
which was written and published early in
the century by G. R. Gleig The author
was young officer in the invading army
but afterwards studied for the ministry
and became the Chaplain General of the
British forces. The publication was be-
gun in our issue of August eth last.-ED. |
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-12-11
1luetry,

LONG AGO.
When opal tints and gray invade
The crimson of the west
When daylight's lingering traces fade
And song birds seek the nest
When shadows fall o'er hill and plain,
And stars in heaven glow,
We live in memory once again
The days of long ago.
And friends of days forever DER
Around us closely stand,
We feel the kindly grasp once more
OF many a vanished hand:"
And though fond, loyal brave and true
May be the friends we know.
No friends can match the friends we knew
And loved long, long ago.
Though smiling fortunes on us shower
Her gifts with right good will
Though every passing day and our
Be filled with sunshin still
Though joys and pleasures deep abound
Upon the way we go,
We sigh and dream DER joys we touid
In days OF long hgo.
And though we form ne " friends. new ii $,
New joys, new pleasures try,
And thou b new hopes like phantoms rise
As in the days gone by,
When comes the holy calm of eve
Our tears unbidden flow;
We love. we hope, we plan and erieve,
Again in Long Ago.
Chambers Journal
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WE ARE SELLING

First Glass business suits for $3.50 in Black Chevos and
mixed cassmercs (a woo for $O $l2 and l5 display
enormous all sye-and then take $40 Black
Blu Keey Overcoatthey equal sold elsewhere for four
dollars Stop and Our goods and prices will
you many dollar.
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of aking trade exclusively the BEST
BALTIMORE MADE CLOTHING at manufacturers prices we
conducted business for No business frries
temporary gain will tempt from the settled plans which
to our customers the long reliable goods consistently low
prices.
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Sd wide Table Oil Cloth, lie. per yd.
Felt Window Shades, with good spring
roller, and all attachments, ready to put
up 124c.
Best quality Opaqe Window shades,
best spring roller, all attachments, ready
to put up, 25c.
Heavy fancy Chinese Straw Mating, so
different designs, 9ac per yard, same goods
as others ask 15c for.
Best quality japanese Cotton warp fan
cy at inserted Stair Mattings, 19c per yd.
same as others ask 40c for.
Stained Screen Doors, any size you
want, 69c
Fancy oak Queen Ann Screen Doors,
any size you want, 99c.
Window Screens, fit any size win
dow, Tic.
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"And does your husband sleep
sound?' chirped the caller. "Sound!'
cried Mrs. Dobbs, with her hands in
the air. "Well, l should say! Idon't
believe you ever heard such sound.
It's enough to burst our alarm clock. )"
The caller murmured that some men
were that way.
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we Want Your Trade.
ZS--S,
We afer al if prices will do
We only give you a items and prices just
% what dong

Turkey Red Table Damask, 80 inches
wide, 25c per yd., the quality is the 5Oc
kind
Fruit of the Loom, bleached cotton, full
yard wide, &c per yard, any quantity you
want
Clark's Spool Cotton, &c per spool.
Star Washing Soap, &c per cake.
Circus Washing Soap, &c per cake.
3Quart Ice Cream Froezers, 81. .29c.
Quart Ice Cream Freezers. $1.49c.
Quart Coffee Boiler, SC.
Good strong Carpet Broom, sc.
Six Cups and Six Saucers, 29c per set.
Clothes Pins, 2 doz. for 1c.
Good quality Pins, 2 large Papers for
1 cent.
Children's Garden Sets, Hoe, Rake and
Shovel, all for Sc.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28

When in previous presidential cam
paign this remarkable and versatile
acrobat appeared before the republican
state convention he slipped and Slid
around on the platform in manner
that out. Gammoned Cannon. Finally
he struck rough place and the people
made him spell out the name Blaine.
A few weeks ago. before il was definitely
settled whether Nebraska would he for
Mckinley or Henderson, this noted
performer appeared before public Nc
Kinley meeting in this city and with
characteristic finesse. he declared that
the weather was fine. but omitted to say
whether he was for Mckinley. Mr..
Webster wasn't ready to jump. He didn't
get into the Mckinley camp until he
was pushed in. And this slippery,
smiling gentleman wants to go to st.
Louis as an Original Mckinley man."
Wasn't it Webster who tried to break
instructions at Minneapolis?
Mr. Webster is polished and highly
ornamental He is the most precious
bit Of decorative brio "a brac we have in
the state. Is it expedient to risk send
ing him to st. Louis?
THE EDITOR.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28

nation of Nebraska's favorite son. This
10 reasonable and just 1t is the only
practical solution OF the difficulty. But
from present indications it is altogether
likely that Mckinley will be nominated
on the first or second ballot.
That man OF smiles and colored waist
coats, John L. Webster, wants to go to
the st. Louis convention as delegate
at large. He is being pushed forward
as an original Mckinley man." When
Samuel Warren wrote "ren Thousand
Year" and created the character OF oily
Cannon" he had in mind man bear
ing q close resemblance to the smooth
and slippery gentleman Of handsome
visage and exquisite sartorial embellish-
ment. John L. Webster This oleagen-
GUS and Brummelesque individual is
man Of large and varied talents. He is
the Vanishing Lady Of Nebraska poll
tics. the artful dodger and gifted Skin.
misher Of the republican party. He
can squeeze through a keyhole and
wiggle through the minutest crevice.
He is finer than silk and smoother than
grease. His smile is beautiful and his
dancing, mincing mien is diverting to
degree.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28
POINTS IN POLITICS

JIG. F. McKesson denies that he has
ever been q candidate for auditor. He is
willing to be returned to the senate.
Mr.. McKesson is an experienced leg g.
lator, having served in both houses. He
is popular in this city as we'll as in the
county. He is active and well inform
ed, and will be a strong candidate be
fore the convention.
j. H. McClay will have the unani-
nous support Of Lancaster county for
auditor. Mr.. McClay has the advantage
OF large acquaintance among the re-
publicans Of the state, and his candi.
dacy pressed by unanimous Lancas-
ter county delegation ought to receive
recognition at the state convention.
Mr.. McClay has many elements Of
strenth, and is thoroughly competent to
discharge the duties OF the position to
which he aspires. II the proper effort is
made this county might secure this i'm
portant Office.
Mr.. L. j. Dyer, the republican nomi.
nee for water commissioner. is one OF
the best known citizens OF Lincoln
He has resided in this city twenty-six
years and has a record for integrity that
stood him we'll in hand in his recent
candidacy for the nomination for water
commissioner. Mr.. Dyer was cemetary
trustee for nine years, and was street
commissioner three years. He has the
confidence Of the community and his
nomination adds strength to the repub-
lican city ticket. He will 60 into Office
pledged to give the water Office an eco
nomical, business-like administration
Mr.. Dyer believes the water department
may be made self-sustainiug, and he
will labor toward that end.
E. j. Burket is in a fair way to be
dominated for the legislature. He IS
one OF the prominent and respected
young republicans Of the Fifth ward
and his candidacy meets with no oppo-
sition in that ward. He has an excel
lent record and will be a strong candi-
date.
J. D. Woods, OF the Fourth ward.
doesn't propose to be deferred BY any
legislative combines. He is a candidate
for the lower house, and be expects to
have the solid support Of his ward. Mr..
Woods is well known as progressive
farmer and enterprising citizen. He
was county clerk two terms.
Lancaster precinct will only have one
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28
THE EDITOR.

candidate before the county convention
Mr.. T. M. Wimberlev will have the
unanimous support Of the precinct for
the house OF representatives, and he
will be in an excellent position to secure
the nomination. Mr.. kimberley is
cashier OF the Window hank at Univer-
sity Place. He has resided in this county
for many years, having cast his first vote
for Garfield in this city. He is a en-
thusiastic republican and is known as
an out and odt Mckinley ran. Mr..
kimberley has the respect Of the people
in his precinct, and he is favorably
known to republicans all over the
county. He is a member OF the Sons of
Veterans.
A feature Of the next session Of the
legislature will be the insurance lobby.
The work has already commenced. The
old line companies have agents in the
Held aud the agents have plenty Of
money to epend. An effort will be
made to secure the nomination and
election Of candidates for he legislature
who will assist the old line companies in
crowding out the mutual companies.
Robert Ryan. OF this city, Irving Bax-
ter, Of Omaha. and M. L. Hayward, Of
Nebraska City, are mentioned as candi-
dates for the supreme bench in case
the constitutional amendment for an
increase in the number Of judges carries.
Teeters and Olsen are candidates for
the legislature in the Seventh ward.
The people of Lincoln are to be con.
graduated on the improvement that
will be effected in the city council when
that body is reorganized after election.
One Of the prospective new members to
whom the public will look with conf
dence is w. B. Comstock, Of the Seventh
ward, who received the republican
nomination after a spirited contest by a
vote Of 3l6 to 1871. Mr.. Comstock is
known as prominent young attorney
and ardent republican. He is com
mitted to the cause Of good government
and his reputation is a sufficient guar
antee that his public service will be in
the interest Of the people, He will be
one Of the strong men in the council.
E. R. Spencer. of Firth. is being
pushed along in his candidacy for the
senate by the record he has made in the
legislature. Mr.. Spencer is q represen-
tative man, and along with his other
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28
TRY THE N[W HECIRCHA|RB BRUSH
Mrs. DEMOREST'S

1t prevents the'hair from turning
gray or falling out, makes it
grow and cleans the scalp better
than a shampo. Mrs. Demorest
treats the hair by the newest
electrical method She is the
only one in the city who does. At
Herpolsheimer's.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28

E. r. Spencer, of Firth, is being
pushed along in his candidacy for the
senate by the record he has made in the
legislature. Mr.. Spencer is represen-
tative man, and along with his other
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-03-28

Lancaster precinct will only have one
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-07-23
important Dental Notice.

To all patients coming to me for
services along Cotton Belt Railway,
[ will pay their railroad fare both
coming and going, when work is
done amounting to $40 and over, or
[ will pay fare one way when work
amounts to S.. So there will be no
expense to you to run down. Every
thing guaranteed, and prices made
satisfactory before work is done.
DIR. CHAS. G. MCCLOUD,
Leading Dentist, Shreveport, La.
Same Old Stand,
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Partition Sale,
NJ. A. Keith, ct al,

Minors of J. +. and Emma Mckinney.
No, 4Ol6. In District Court, Bossier Par. La.
Ry virtue of an order and commission for
ID sale, issued i'll the above entitled suit,
and to ire directed, authorizing and requiring
me to sell for purpose of partition between
plaintiffs and defendants, the hereinafter de
scribed property owned in indivision by them,
| will, on Saturday, August lst, 1896, at the
Court House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours prescribed by law, pro
coed to sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, the following described land
tO-wit:
The east half of northeast quarter of section
D, township2l range -, containing 80 acres,
more or less, situated in Bossier parish La.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
of appraisement.
A. K. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Auctioneer
Benton, La, June D, 1896
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Senator Henry NJ. Teller, of Colo.
RADIO, writes to Hon. W. J. Bryan as
follows:
81 think can promise you the
cordial support of the Western silver
men who have heretofore acted with
the Republican party and if you get
that think all of the Western coast
and inter-mountain States will be
with YOU"
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Say When you want to spend your
money, see me. / handle Corn,
Oats, Hay, Sugar, Coffee, Flour and
all kinds OF Groceries; Dry Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Ready Made
Clothing, and the Celebrated Buck
Skin Brooches; Collins, Furniture,
Wagon and Plow Fixtures, Cows,
Mules, Livery Stables, Blacksmith
Shop, Saw Mill, Lumber, Shingles
and Town Lots. Titles perfect
Terms-Ihree- Thirds Cash, balance
when you get the goods.
Yours to command.
Z. NJ. VAUGHAN.
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The barbecue given at Benton yes,

The barbecue given at Benton yes
terday was a complete success in
every sense of the word. Those who
had it in charge are some Of our most
substantial citizens-men to whom
a failure would be an impossibility,
and who never entertain such an idea
in connection with big dinner. A
very large number of our best citi-
zens, from all sections of the parish,
were in attendance. During the Gay
speeches were delivered by Messrs.
H. W. Ogden, J. Fl. Shepherd and
C. D. Hicks.
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Reunion.

Company B, 2Sth Louisiana Con-
iederate Veterans will hold their 10th
Annual Camp Fire Reunion on We'd
nesday 10Th, Thursday Goth and Fri
Gay 2lst of August, at their reunion
grounds, on Bodcau, near Timothea
All Confederate veterans are invited
70 be with us. Will be a barbecue
and dinner on Thursday, Aug. 20.
:, Camp Henry Gray, No. SOL, U. G..
W will hold meeting at the same
T. NJ. BARNETT, Chairman.
AiherHy OAKLEY, Adiutant.
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Appointments for North Bossier
Circuit, Methodist Church.

CONCORD-First Sunday in each month.
at II clock a. Ill.
PLAIN DEALING-Second Sunday in each
month, at Ii a. m.
COLLINSBURG-Second Sunday in each
month, at 4 o'clock p. m.
MOUNT PLEASANT-Third Sunday in
each month, at Ii o'clock a. NJ
ALDEN BRIDGE-Third Sunday in each
month, at 4 o clock p. m.
BENTON-Fourth Sunday in each month,
at 1 o'clock a. m.
Prayer meeting at the Methodist Church, in
Benton, every Tuesday night
Sunday School at the Methodist Church
every Sunday at 10 o'clock a. M.
II. J. BOLTZ, p. c.
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BENTON, la,
THURSDAY, 49,: ::::::::::::::::"":JULY %, 1896.
Bossier District Court, Judge. J.
T. Watkins presiding, adjourned sine
die yesterday afternoon,

Elder J. S. Campbell has been
holding protracted meeting at this
place during the week. He is ably
assisted by Rev. ". S. Penick, of the
Baptist church of Shreveport, who
has preached several good, earnest
sermons. Mr.. Penick breaches with
deep feeling and has the spiritual
condition Of his congregation very
much on his heart.
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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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NoT1cE.-We will be at Cane Bend
on Wednesday, August 5, 1896, at 10
O'Clock a. NJ, for the purpose Of let
ting the building of a new bridge
across Red Chute at that place. Said
bidder or bidders to have the material
delivered, as per the following offer:
l agree, in behalf Of citizens inter-
'ested in new bridge, to deliver the
lumber at the location, free of any
cost to the parish.
(Tgned> J. A. SKANNALL."
E. S. DoRrcH,
]. A. SEwALL,
Committee.
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StrNy Sale.

Estrayed before me, Justice Peace, Ward l..
~ Bossier Parish, by w. Z. Lindsey, and
will be sold at Magenta, Ward 1, Bossier par
ish, within the legal hours of sale, on Wednes-
day, the 29th July, 1896, one Cow, about three
years old, with her first calf. The cow is
white frosty color, inside of the ear black,
without mark or brand.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges, &c.
J. c. BELL, J. P,
Ward ! Bossier Parish, La.
June %. 1896
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Ouachita parish paper is selling at
rs per cent. discount and many hold
ers are complaining that they cannot
get pay.---Monroe Bulletin.
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The States which hold elections
before November this year are Ala
bama, Aug. 3; Vermont Sept. d;
Arkansas, Sept. 7; Maine, Sept. IA :;
Florida, Oct. 6, and Georgia, Oct. 7.
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d. Nor1cE.-I will be at Fox Skin
Bayou, on Haughton and Koran road,
on Tuesday, August 4th, 1896, at 10
o'clock a. m, for purpose of contract
ing to the lowest bidder, the building
of new bridge. Bidders are re-
spectfully invited to meet me.
c.. D. SANDInGE,
Committeeman.
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The Presidential campaign will be
a battle Of the Bills, Bryan and Nc
Kinley, and doubtlessly bills OF other
kinds will not play an unimportant
part.
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Time Table Cotton Belt Route.

Trains Northbound
Freight, No. ii, due at Benton. ..7:l4 A. NJ.
Passenger, No. s, due at Benton. .50S P. NJ.
Trains Southbound.
Passenger, No. 7, due at Benton. -. I0:44 A. NJ.
Freight, No. ii, due at Benton.---.- 5:0SP. NJ.
o. K. DENTON, Agent.
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KEACHIE COLLEGE
Homestead Entry No. 5O33
Land Office at Natchitoches. La, }
Iu!v % 1906 {

!
July 20, 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
August %, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
5033-Wiley Thomas Keith-for the southwest
quarter, section 10, township u North, range
T. West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: j. F. Adair, J. B. Whit
tington, H. E. Jockey and G. w. Denig, of
Ivan, La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proct or knows of any
substantial reason under the law and the reg
ulations 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 in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
July %, 1896. aug27
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The Shreveport Gray Cigar, five
cents straight. Sold by L. G.
Smith, Benton.
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NoTICE.-We will be at Red Chute,
on Knox Pyint and Haughton road,
on Thursday, August 6, 1896, at 10
O'Clock, a. NJ, for purpose of having
said bridge repaired.
E. S. DoRTcH.
G.. D. SANDIDGE.
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For Safe.

4 20-horse power Rowan Bro. Steel Boiler
"A Also, 16-l.Jrse power Atlas Engine, as
good as new. Also 70-Saw Pratt Gin, feeder
and condenser. Has rot been in use over two
years. For terms apply to the undersigned,
or the editor of the Bossier Banner
J. S. SWAMI,
% Wild Lucia, La.
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An elegant assortment of Spring
and Summer Millinery Goods can be
found at the Mary A. Files Millinery
Company, Limited, 800 Texas St.,
Shreveport. They have goods only
Of the finest and best material, and
purchasers are assured of bargains,
and can rely on goods as represent
ed.