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Homestead Entry No. 5000

Land Office at Natchltoches. La }
May y, 1897.
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on July ?, 1897, viz: Homestead Entry No
53O9-Edward Stevens-for the northwest
quarter OF section 7, township u North, range
13 West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: W. H McClenaghan, John
Campbell. Bat Smith and Lee Butler, of Plain
Dealing, La.
EDW D PHILLIPS, Register
May q, 1897. July
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The beautiful poem, "The Two
Ways" on the first page, contains
as much truth as sentiment, and is
good reading. Truly, "The flowers
OF friendship blooming by the way" "
make even of the hard cares and
sore trials of life so many cloud
steps to that High temple whittier
We are journeying.
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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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An elegant assortment of Spring
and Summer Millinery Goods can be
found at the Mary A. Files Millinery
Company, Limited, 1922 Texas street,
Shreveport. They have goods only
of the finest and best material, and
purchasers are assured of bargains,
and can rely on goods as represented.
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CONVENTION IMPERIAL COUNCIL
No8LEs OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
DAiRolr, MICH, JUNE 7 TO TO-
I0' soove occasion the Cotton Belt
-'0u'e WILL sell tickets to Detroit and
.e'urn at rate of one and one-third
.a.eS lot the round trip on the GER
''D'"te plan. Date of sale, June 4th
:" ''a' Return limit, June 18th.
o. r. DENTON, Agent.
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We love the friend, though "busy
as a bee," who is not SO much so,
but can take time to give a warm,
friendly grasp of the hand and a
few pleasant words.
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Nav has two new moons. The
moon was new on the 1st and will
be new again on the 31st.
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Antltoxin; a Modern Triumph, )"
W d. ID. B. Boulder, an illustrated
"'''c'e on the new discovery, will
appear IN the National Magazine for
'aoe' Ihe number will slso contain
'ue regular fashion and literary de-
p'''meots. Price 10 cents. 81 a
ssas' ~ bostonian Publishing Co.,
" Newoury street, Boston, Mass.
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The Dixie Mosquito Frames and
Nets, sold by j. A. Stephenson, of
Shreveport, is easily attached to any
style Of bed, and is very popular.
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Mr.J. A. Stephenson is sole agent,
10 Shreveport, for Everett and Har-
vssI Pianos, Bridgeport and Estey
Organs. Bottom prices given.
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Ladies' can get bargains at the
Mary A. Files Millinery Compsny's
popular millinery store, 1922 Texas
street, Shreveport.
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Just Received.

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand a large lot of corn, oats
and hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
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No attention paid to anonymous
communications.
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Gordon had the best stock of
JeweIry 10 Shreveport. He sold it
to Leon NJ. Carter for so cents on
the 81, and Carter is underselliug
all competitors for the time being.
This is no take to draw trade. 1t is
3 fact and will bear investigation.
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The man who pays undue regard
to himself does not appreciate that
he is increasing his load of cares.
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uMake haste slowly" but sure; !;
+hev stumble who run fast.
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Mr.. ). A. Stephenson, Shreveport,
'"'fles a line of furniture, house
furnishing goods and sewing ma
enlnes. Call and see him.
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The Bossier Levee Board will
meet at Bossier City, on next Thurs
day, June 3rd.
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The only thing man really need
do always he can do-his duty.
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
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Visitors to Shreveport can get a
full meal for % cents, at the popu-
lar Restaurant of Frank Serwich.
Also, neatly furnished rooms. The
restaurant is located In the business
centre of the city, and is conven-
lent for those visiting Shreveport.
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Time Table Cotton Belt Route
Trains North bound,

Trains Northbound
Freight, No. l.. due at Benton .7:IO A. NJ.
Passenger, No, 8, due at Benton $40 P. NJ.
Trains Southbound
Passenger, No I, due at Benton n.9:4l A. NJ
Freight, No. ii, due at Benton. 3:37 P. N.
Q. L. DEMON, Agent.
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Most people who need more leis'
ure really require greater energy.
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pr;ce of Subscription, in Advance.
RENTON, LOUISIANA.

Next to greatness is to admire
greatness.
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DIR. w. NJ. ABNEY.
BENTON, LA.,
DEALER IN
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS,
Fancy and Toilet Articles.

Sponges, Brushes, Perfumery, &c.
prescriptions carefully compounded, and
L orders filled with care and dispatch.
Stock of medicine complete, and warranted
genuine and of the best quality.
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Leon M. Carter, of Shreveport,
has bought the S. F. Gordon stock
of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Silverware and Spectacles,
at 5O cents on the dollar, and is hav-
ing big sale.
Elgin Watches from 81 90 up.
Clocks from 81 up.
Real stone solid Gold Rings,
choice, SO.
Everything else cut just in half.
SEVENTH ANNUAL REUNION UNITED
CONFEDERATE VETERANS, NASHVILLE,
Tenn, JUNE % TO 24.-For above oc-
casion the Cotton Belt Route will
sell round trip tickets from Benton
to Nashville and return, at rate of
S14 for round trip. Date of sale,
June 10Th, Goth and 21st. Return
limit, 10 days from date of sale.
O. R. DENTON, Agent.
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To My Friends Of Bossier.
In connection with my Commission and
Cotton Factorage business, l have opened a
Retail and Wholesale Grocery at 227 Texas
Street, Shreveport, La, carrying full and
complete stock of Fancy and Heavy
Groceries.
Also, Grain, Hay aud Feed Stuff of all de-
scription,
Give me a trial order. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
Ship me your Cotton, Hides, Wax, Honey,
WOOL Eggs and Poultry, and insure you the
best price Shreveport can pay. Write me.
Sincerely your friend.
JOHN PICKETT.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
TO SAVE MRS. MOBILES,
A Bill is introduced in the Georgia Legislature
 Against Hanging Women.

Atlanta Ga. Dec 1.-The purpose of a bill introduced in luhe Georgia legislature tonight is to save Mrs. Elizabeth tNobles, a white woman, now under death sen- tance, from the gallows. The measure was introduced by MT. Berry, of Whit field, alt the suggestion of Gov. Atkin- som, who will soon be called upon to re- duce hen sentence to a life imprlsonm mt or clear pardon. The measure is short, and iu is clear that it was inspired on account of the Nobles case.
 It provides that the death sentence shall in no case be imposed on a woman unless the jury that finds her guilty shall expressly state that she be hanged. As the jury in the Nobles case did not ex- pnelssly state that she should be hanged, the bill will apply to her.
 The bill is said not to apply to cases al ready tried, and if this is the case, it would not prevent action by Gov. AtlSin- son, as he would have the backing of his state in committing the old woman's sentence to life imprisonment The bill recitas thae the judge shall iways im- pose a life sentence when the jury does not recommend the capital punishment.
 The fact that Gov. Atkinson wants this measure put before the house indi- cates that he will pardon or commute .AIrs Nobles' sentence, and at least will mot let her hang.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
0'FERRAL ON LYNCHING.
He Suggests Remedies in His Message to the
 Virginia Assembly.

Richmond Va, Dec. Tn hls mes sage to the general assembly which con- vened today Governor O'Fsrrall dis cusses the lynch6ng question and pro- poses legislation to correct the evil. He urges that heavy pecuniary panalty be imposed on each county and city in which a lync.hing occurs; that wherever the military may be caled out to prdtect a prisoner in a county or city such coun- lty or city be chargsd with the expenses thereof and that officers who allow pris- oners to- be taken from their custody without first having exhausted all poss- ble means to protect their prisoners, be sumamrily suspended until the question of their dismissal shall be determined by a jury Also that thera be only one pen- alty for rape, and that death.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
The Senators For Whom Darlan Made a
 Strong and Successful Fight
TURNED THEIR BACKS ON HIM
Rejected Measure Which He Had Introduced The Resignation Accepted-StOcks Greatly Agtated By 0arlan'S Action and Un-
 favorable Reports From Spain.

Paris. Dec. Lowing to the defeat in the senate, yesterday when by vote of 139 to 11S the motion of M. Darlan. the minister of iustice. to shslve the ds- cussion of the removal of a magistrate which had been denounced as illegal, was reflected, NJ Darlan has requested Prsmaer Moline to Inform President Faure that he has rendered his resigna- tion. -eaa
 M. Darlan the retiring minister of jus t9ce, was one of the most pronounced supporters of the maintenancs of the senate when the existence of that house was threatened during the parliamentary crisis of impsrialists last year. It IS noteworthy that his downfall has been caused by an adverse vote of the sena- tors.
 M Darlan, in spite of the request of his colleagues, has persisted in resigning the portfolio of justice and the president has accepted his resignation. M. Melien, the premier, will taks the portfolio of minister of justice ad interim.
 The cabinet met this evening. The newspapers express tha belief that all the ministers will resign and that M. Moline, the present premier. wIl undertake to reconstruct ths cabinet.
 The feeling among the ministers was against the whole cabinet resign.ng.
 Securities on the bourse today, after a firm openig We're rather aeftated on the different rumors which followed the re- port of the resignation of the minister of justice. M. Darlan, while in addition the Spanish news was regarded as lsss reas- .suring and caused a drop later, with a heavy disposition.
 Reri.es were weaker Spanish per cents We're freely offered and closed weak. It's alien securities were all mixed on repont of favorabla budget report in Italy being forthcoming
 Copper was well supported and South African securities found better suppo1E. At the clcse of the market there were signs of the beginning of the reaction, 3
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

vested in him. Eighty-five per cent. of the employees of the Baltimore and Ohio, he said were members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and ait the Toron- to convention last year he had unani- mously been empowered to state the po- sitfon of it's members to the interstate commence commission. Every division of the Baltimore and Ohio had been rep resented at the convention
 Upon that authority, he said, he denied MT. Cowen's statement.
 'I said the question of years eXten- sion had not been presented to the em- ployes of the Baltimore and Ohio," said MT. Cowen, land I repeat it."
 'The Toronto convention" rstorted MT. Morrissey, "voted against any ex- tension"
 He then explained further that he had appealed to the convention not 10 tie his hands, but to leave him free to use his judgment. and this discretion had been acceeded to him.
 After this the meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

A marriage license was issued in Chi- cago to Henry George, Jr., and Miss Marie M. HNe.
 Bettie Wilson, of South Manchester, Ky was reading in front of a coal stove. She leaned over and a celluloid hair comb she was wearing ignited and her scalp was severely burned.
 Bramble, the sire of Clifford, Ben Brush and other noted racers, was sold for s3,700 at Lexington. He is 22 years old.
 The Progress Loan, Improvement and Manufacturing company, of Macon, Ga., is in recebvers' hands.
 On the bourse at Berlin business was we'll disposed in all departments
 At ths annual meeting of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway company the off, cers elected were as follows: President s. w. Fordice; vice-president, Edwin Gouid secretary. George Erbefng; treas urer and assitant secretary, G. K. War nes
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
FROM THE JAIL INMATES.
 Jefferson County Jail.

Jefferson county Ja1l.
 Birmingham. Ala. Nov. 20, 1897. Tor the Public Generally, and Addressed
 to Capt. Frank P. O'Brien in Spirit
 of Justice and Truth, Greating:
 We, the undersigned prisoners of Jef- ferson county jail. both for the state and county, respectfully represent that to- day we were visited by what is called the United States grand jury for the United States court now in session.
 The purport Of the within is to do jus tice to Capt. Frank P. O'Brien and staff of officers connected with the jail's man. agem ent.
 It was represented to these jurors by the present batch of United States prls- oners that they had a. just claim for ill., treatment, the most prominently abused being the subject of food, which in their misrepresentation they claim was not given in quantities to still hunger.
 Justice tempered by mercy to these offenders of United States laws leads most of them to believe that their abode for merited justice should not be penal, but a concentra tion of luxury in it's ways of supplying food to lead No. 1 hotels bf acknowledged culinary aspirations for government tenants.
 We state our appd.rlte is averaged, and food, as a result is plentiful. well pre- pared and newer lacking in Q measure of quantity. Most of us have been in carcerated for three months or more"
 It was signed by eighteen of the in maIass, including three who we're said to be federal prisoners.
 The reporter was requested to visit the jail and question the prisoners them- seilves in regard to the charges.
 In company with Night Warden Nc Laughlin he went through the jail.
 The United States prisoners we're got ten together in the back corridor and questioned in regard to the charges.
 With one or two exceptions they claim that up to the time the United States grand pufy visited the jail they did not ger sufficient food. Some of ,thsm claim that they made requests for mcne and were told by the men in charge that they could not get it. When askeld why they did noIa repent to the warden they said they were told that it would do no good When asked about blankets they unhesi- tatingly stated the hunks wsre all pro- vided with sufficient cover, but three of them say whlsn they were first tn- oarcerated they found dirty blankets in the cells and made requests for clean ones. They were told that they would have to Use the dirty ones unless they paid 25 cents each which they did
 There was no complaint as to the heat which they say was always sufficient
 The state and county prisoners were questioned and said the food was suffi- cient and pIientifully supplied.
 The United States prisoners say that they are net provided with plates or spoons to eals with, and they are com- pelled to take the bread and meat in their hands and return the pan in which it is brought, unless they 4lave peas.
 Mir. Mclaughlin said the Jail was thoroughly secured twice a week and swept out daily. He also stated that there was little or no sickness among the prisoners, which was an evidence of the good sanitary condition.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Great Strike Leader Dead.

LAttle Rock Ark, Dec. Mai P. Rob- son died today of Bright's disease. He was 65 years of age and leaves a widow
 who is a grand niece of President Madi- son. For many years prior to 1894 the deceased was employed on various rail- roads and was well-known in railroad circles He was at one time passenger agent of the Memphis and Charlesto
 with headquarters at Memphis, and later manager of the Ripley Narrow Guage railroad running from Ripley to Middleton, Tenn He gained national prominence in 1886 through fis leader ship of the great Missouri Pacific strike
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
JOHN P. JACKSON DEAD.
Was Famous as a Newspaper Man on the New
 York Herald Staff.

Paris, Dec. 1.-John P. Jackson, of the New York Herald staff, died in Paris today from Bright's disease.
 MT Jackson att one time was foreign editor at 'the home office of the Herald Some years ago he was sent as corre- spondent of the Herald to the relief of the Jeanette expedition. He performed the perilous mission, crossing northern Siberia and effec,tSng the rescue of dhe survivors of the Jeannette.
 In the ,Russo-Turlzish war he was as- socated with such famous correspond ents as J. A. Magen, Archibald Forbes and Frank w. Mfllet.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02
Accepted With frigid Reserve.

Vienna. Dec. 1.-The prospects for the new ministry are ominous. The assign mentis of portfolios has been received on all sides witch frigid reserve, and al- though the dismissal of Count Badeni has allayed the spirit of rebellion in Vienna and the German towns, anarchy has broken out in the Slav and Czechish towns and provinces.
The age-herald., 1897-12-02

believe that we should have. laws to protect unfortunate people. We have game laws to protect birds, deer and other game from the imposition of sportsmen.
 HE THANKED THE JURY.
 I thank you. gentlemen of the jury, for myself and for humanity. I shall endeavor to have the Irregularities rem edied.
 The United States prisoners are board CTS at the Jail and are entitled ito a just compensation. The authorities do not have Ito take them; We can find new boarding house.
 To a reporter Judge Boarman said that he did not want ito do MT. O'Brien an Injustice, but would look into the matter.
 MIR. o'BRIEN SAYS ITS UNJUST.
 Sheriff O'Brien was in his office when a reporter called, and said that he had heard of the report. A copy was shown him, and he said:
 "The report is manifestly unjust, and does me a great injustice. invite Judge Boarman and any committee that he might name to inspect the jail and the prisoners att any time.'
 1.-The following communication was sent to Sheriff o'Brien immediately af- ter the visit of the grand jury ito the jail and before the report was made public:
The Dickinson press., 1897-01-02
A Strange Feast.

A curious feast is observed by the
Mohammedan inhabitants of India,
in which the origin of the custom
known as painting the town red
may possibly be traced.
It is called the Holi and consists
chiefly in the plentiful sprinkling
upon all and sundry of a certain red
preparation called Holi powder. It
stains the white clothes of the ma
tives with an ugly, dirty looking
red that oonjures up before timid
eyes dread visions Of bloody fights
and CHASTITY mutinies.
The powder is made in two shades
the one vermilion, the other rose
red-and both are used impartially
by the observers of the ceremony,
who delight in bedaubing their faces
with the powders until they lool
like strange and hideous denizens o1
hades come up, still glowing with
the fires of that region. Among the
better classes this festival is falling
into disfavor, for it leads to many
unpleasant exoesses and had its or
igin in some decidedly dissipatet
scene in ancient heather history
New York Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1897-01-02
Episode In Ii Hung Chane's Career.

Episode In Ii Hung Changs Career.
There is an episode in the career
of Ii Hung Chang which is never
alluded to in the promisouous inter-
views which his excellenoy is in the
habit of granting to ladies and gen.
tlemen in search of copy. It is in
fact as carefully avoided as the dis
cussion of hemp ropes in certain
families. The TAPPING devastation
swept over his province when he
was still young man, and he was
made a captive by the rebels. There
was q great absence of scholarship
among the Taipings, and as they
were constantly putting out impos-
ing proclamations they were hard
put to it to provide q decent or even
an intelligible literary form for
these state papers. Young Ii was a
literary graduate of the first class.
Instead Of killing him, as they were
won't to kill those who fell into their
hands, the Taipings had the sense to
employ their scholar captive in writ
ing out their plaoards and manifes-
toes, and to this happy adaptation of
means to ends the world owes its Ii
Hung Chang. How he escaped from
his captors is unknown to the pres
ent writer, but this is oertain-that
he has never forgotten those who be-
friended him at that time. Indeed it
is supposed his loyalty to the fami-
lies of his benefaotors has cost him
much, for it has led to his keeping
about him the unworthy sons Of per.
haps worthy fathers, Improbable
servants who brought neither credit
to their patron nor advantage to the
state.-Cornhill Magazine.
The Dickinson press., 1897-01-02

SEVERAL complaints have come
in that the county superintend-
ent failed to supply the various
district clerks with census blanks.
We sent to the state superintcnd-
ent for ours and have supplied
some other clerks. And speaking
of blanks, we have furnished re-
port blanks to teachers of the
the country schools who were una
bic to procure them from the
proper person, the county super
intendent, and could not get their
pay without. 1t is very plain that
the outgoing superintendent cares
nothing tor the schools save to
get money out of his Office, money
which he squanders instead of
paying his honest debts.
The Dickinson press., 1897-01-02
OVER CHILKooT PASS.
Shooting Miles Canyon and White Hors
RaDide ON tho Yukon.

Shooting Miles Canyon and White Horse
Rapids on tho Yukon.
This canyon was named by the late
Lieutenant Frederick 6ohwatka in
honor of General Nelson A. Miles,
who had been instrumental in send.
ing him on his trip to the Yukon in
1883. The river, which has been
about 300 feet wide, suddenly CON-
tracts to about one.tenth Of that
width, and, increasing its velocity
to 20 miles an hour, rushes with ter
ritio force through canyon with alb.
solutely perpendicular walls 100 feet
high. The canyon is only three-quar-
ters of mile long, and at it's lower
end the river spreads out into q
series of rapids, eliminating three
miles below in the White Horse.
There are two ways of passing this
canyon-one, by portaging over the
hill on the east bank, and the other,
by boldly running through. We had
seen both ways of passing Miles
canyon, one requiring four days, and
the other two minutes. We three
looked at each other in an inquiring
sort of way, and then without a
word walked down to where the
Nancy Hanks was moored against
the bank. All took their places,
kneeling and facing the bow, McCon-
nell in the stern, Mattern amidships
and forward. The oars wore placed
on board, and each of us used an Or
dinary canoe paddle.
must confess that I never felt
sicker in my life than as we showed
away from shore and steered for the
entrance. 1t was all over so quickly
that we hardly knew how it happen.
cd. Barely missing the big rock at
the mouth of the canyon, the boat
started ON its wild ride. The walls
seemed to fairly fly past US, and aft
or starting we heard a cheer from
tho rocks above, but did not dare
look up. BY frantic padding we
kept in the middle and off from the
canyon walls. The sensation was akin
to that of riding a buoking bronoho.
There was not a dry spot on one of
us when we got through, and the
boat had taken on so much water
that she nearly foundered before we
could bail her out. But a great
weight was off our minds, for Miles
canyon, more than all other things, is
dreaded by Yukon travelers.-From
"Over the Chilkoot Pass to the Yu-
kon," by Frederick Funston, in
Scribner's.