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Succession Sale.

Succession of w. E. In District Court Bos
Morris. deceased sier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of an order of sale to ME directed
ID from the Honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of Bossier, La, will. on Satur
day, May 8, 1897, at the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La, within the legal
hours of sale, proceed to sell, at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder, the fol
lowing described property, to wit:
Commencing at the corner of lots and 3 Of
the old Smith place nearest Red River and
running back from the river along the line d-
viling said lots 142 feet, thence on a line per-
pendicnlsr to said dividing line 100 feet, thence
on q line parallel with said dividing line
towords the river li2 feet, thence along the
line of lot 3 40 feet 10 the point of beginning
with all buildings and improvements thereon.
Being same property bought by W. L. Norris
from L Bares, Feb. p. 1895 and recorded
in Vol. lS, Con. page l07 Eeb. %, 1895.
Also two horses and one mule.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraissment or
two-thirds thereof bs bid, else ON . credit of
II months, according to law.
A. r THOMPSON, Sheriff and
ex-officio Auctioneer, Bnssies Parish La.
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SuudtC'e Sale.

S. w. Vance) No. 4O12. In Second Judi
VS.. cial District Court, Parish Of
His Creditors Bossier. Louisiana.
Dy yirtne Of . commission to me directed
ID from said Honorable Court, ! will sell at
public auction, at the door Or the Ceurt House
of Bosrier parish, in the town Of Benton, %
Saturday, May -, 1897, between the usual
hours OF sale, following described psoperty
surrendered by s. w. Vance 10 Ais creditors,
Wis:
An undivided 21-los interest in the north
half of the Buck Hall plantation, situated in
Bossier parish, known and described "a fol-
lows: That part of the north half Of fractional
section "a, township 10, range "a, and of sec
tions 70 and 20 of township 70, range -. lying
north of line beginning on the bank Of Red
river in said section "a :3l links porth of the
quarter section corner between sections 81 and
~. running east through fractional section "a
and sections - and 20 to a corner on the west
bank of Williams bayou, containing in said
north half 1868 l0-lOO acres, as per survey OF
c. McClenaghan made in March, 1887.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
PJ IRRELEVANT, Syndic.
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She1'if'S Sale.
J. P. Creswell } No. AGO. In D

JP. Creswell No: AGO. In District
H. C. Ryalll, ct al. La.
DIV virtue of a writ of tieri facias issued in the
ID above entitled 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, June 18th, 1897, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
The south halt of south half of section six
(6), south half of southeast quarter of section
(5), township nineteen 49,, range twelve 12),
and all merchantable timber on the south half
of southeast quarter of section 8, and all that
part of south half of southwest quarter OF
section 9, lying south of Dry Cypress, and on
all of section Is lying in and south of Dry Cy-
press, or in the swamp, and on all that part of
section n, containing about l07 acres, and on
lots and 5, and northeast quarter of north
west quarter, and southwest quarter of north
west quarter of section %, and southwest frac-
tional quarter of section Is, all in township 10,
range II, Bossier parish, La.
The above described property seized as the
property of Defendants H. C. Ryall, ct al.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
OF appraisement.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, May &, 1897. june 10
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New To-Day.
SheriT'S Sale.

F. P. Whitehead } No. 4o91. In District
w. C. Perrin, ct al } La.
Dy virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued in the
ID above named suit and to me directed, l
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 the 18th day of June, 1897, the
following described property, to-wit:
All that portion of the mort b half of fractional
section thirty six &c., township twenty t2O).
range fourteen (14l, West, lying west of the
Bayou that runs out of Clear Lake into Old
River, and north of the canal or ditch that
extends from the Rough and Ready Lake to
the said Bayou and north of line that runs
from the west end of the canal or ditch in a
due west course to the north and south line
between sections IS and Sc in said township
and Range, containing Ut acres, more or less,
except tract of land conveyed by Thomas L.
Land to Mrs. II. p. Dickson, by act of ex-
change of land of record in the Recorders
office of the Parish of Bossier, containing 10
acres more or less. Also, that portion of said
fractional section thirty six 1867. township
twenty coy, range fourteen (l4), fronting on
Old River and lying east OF said Bayou that
runs out of Clear Lake into Old River, contain
ing IS acres, more or less. Also, the east half
of southeast quarter of section twenty-five
(25l, township twenty i20). range fourteen Q4),
containing Sc and 52-lOO acres, more or less
Also. the west half of southwest quarter, and
the west halt OF east half of the southwest
quarter of section thirty 1907, township twenty
coy, range thirteen (13) west, containing 100
acres, more or less, and also the west fractional
half of the northwest quarter OF section thirty
one (3l), township twenty coy, range thirteen
13) west, containing 70 acres. more or less, to-
gether with all buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in Bossier Parish, La.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendants, w. c. Perrin. ct al
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit
| five hundred dollars, with Der cent Der an.
| mum interest thereon from October %, 1896
also, five dollars and thirty cents COST together
with S per cent on said principal and interest
as attorneys fees, cost of this writ, ami accor.
ding to law.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff
Benton, La, May 6, 1897. june II
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Teachers Association.
FILLMORE, MAY l, 1897.

The teachers of wards l and 6 were
met by Mr.. Lowry for the purpose OF
organizing teacher Association and
Reading Circle in South Bossier.
After stating the object of the
meeting, Mr.. Lowry made brief ad-
dress on the subject of education, and
the necessity and benefit of the Asso-
citation. Ha also spoke of the school
fund, and on account of the made
quacy OF that fund to pay teachers
salaries when due, he advised all
teachers, patrons, and friends of ed
ucation to request the Police Jury to
give to the school fund p mill tax,
to be paid directly by the Sheriff to
that fund, instead of the sum paid by
the Police Jury every year at such
times as it may not need money for
roads, bridges, etc.
Mr.. J. S. Cheshire was then elect.
ed President, with Mr.. W. T. Nor
man Vice. President, and Miss Corrie
Cornell Secretary and Treasurer.
Misses Estelle Bates, Corrie Con-
nell, Ethel Fort, Carrie Ratcliff,
Minnie Hutcheson, Mrs.J.S. Cheshire,
Messrs. Us Cheshire, Charleton Fort,
and w. T. Norman were enrolled as
active members, and Mr.. j. A. W.
Lowry and Mrs Claiborne Sandidge
honorary members.
The President was asked to make
out a programme for next meeting
first Saturday in June, at Haughton)
and to notify the members who were
on duty.
After brief discussion of the i'm
portance and the means of arousing
interest in the work, the meeting was
adjourned.
CoRR1E CORNELL, Secretary.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
overwhelmingly 6, 1897.

Whatever may be the outcome OF
the present political crisis in Greece
the recent events furnish lesson
which the governments OF the great
powers of Europe would do we'll not
to ignore. 1t is less than a month
since the people of Athens were max
ing the most extravagaut display OF
patriotism. They we're frantically
demanding war, and their enthuslas-
tic devotion to King George seemed
to know no bounds. A week OF re
verses has changed all this. The
King has suddenly become unpopu-
lar, and, if one may judge from the
dispatches, a forcibIe attempt to de-
throne him is far from improbable
The situation at Athens should be a
warning to the governments of other
European nations in which militarism
has attained overshading influence.
What is happening in Greece to-day,
is liable to occur on a gigantic scale
to almost any nation of the world,
which may 60 to war with its neigh
Dor and get the worst of it. The
people of Europe are weary of main
tanning huge standing armies, aud
when once the latter are defeated, all
safeguards against revolution are
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Teachers Meeting.
PLAIN DEALING, APRIL "a, 1897.

PLAIN DEALING, APRIL "a, 1897.
In pursuance to call by Superin-
tendent J. A. W. Lowry, the follow
ing teachers met at Plain Dealing for
the purpose of organizing a!Teachers'
Association and Reading Circle for
North Bossier: A. S. Dale, J. F.
Taylor, E. D. Burgess, L. Pearce, J.
F. Wise, Mrs. T. G. Mays, Mrs. Matte
C. Coyle, and Misses Birdie Scott,
Mary Gilmer, Myrtice Carter, Carrie
Doyle and jamie Sanders.
The Superintendent stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting, and after few
short addresses as to the purpose of
the organization, ETC., the above
named teachers and Misses Frances
Kronenberg and Georgia Coyle en-
rolled as permanent members, with
Rev. Mr.. Carter, Hon. j. A. w. Low
ry, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Boggs and Mrs.
Kronenberg as honorary members.
Prof. J. F. Taylor was elected
President; Miss Myrtice Carter Vice
President, and Miss jamie Sanders
Secretary and Treasurer.
The question of organizing the
Reading Circle was postponed till
May.
The Secretary was appointed as a
committee Of one to arrange a pro-
gram for the next regular meeting.
The Association adjourned with
the request that all teachers of wards
2, 3, 4 and 5, meet at Plain Dealing,
May %, 1897, at 10 q. m.
j. F. TAYLOR, President.
JAMIE KAY SANDERS, Secretary.
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A REGISTERED Standard Bred
Trotting Horse in
Roasier,

ERON PRINTZ, a cole black horse Isl
IN hands high, years old, by Kaiser, 2:2s!
isire of eight IN the $50 list) out of Garry P.
who is by Sphinx (sire of four IN the ESQ list.
out of Nelly Patterson who is grand dam of
two standard performers.
Garry p. is the dam of Victor Hugo 2a3i,
and FuriOso, 2:l7i.
Kaiser is by Geo Wilkes, record 2:22, sire of
Harry Wilks, 2-l3a, BrignoH Wilks, 2:l4a,
Guy Wilks, 2:l53 and over $500 descendants Of
$50 or better) out of Fair Lady who is the
dam of two in the list, and is by Dictator, etc.
Printz is elegantly bred and is beauty in
every respeet-having good size and splendid
qualities. He will make the season at Collins
burg for the small sum of $40 season or SIS
to insure.
Such horse is not usually offered at such
low figures and every one should avail them
selves of this opportunity to get such blood
cheap For further information address
N w. SENTELL,
m l3 Collinsburg, La.
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Will the Crescent Wax?

Some writer's who are fond of put
ting forth alarming theories have OF
late given their ideas to the probab'l-
ity of a religious war growing out of
the Turkish Greco contest, as result
of the impending conquering of the
Hellenes by the Moslems. The flying
of the green banner that proclaims
general war against the giaour world
would not bs such terrible thing as
might seem at first sight, for though
the Mussulmans are numerous they
are not in a position to be solidihed,
and there is no indication of another
Solyman to take the lead.
The creed is strong, Of course, in
the Turkish empire, and comprises
most of the Persians, who have 10
the past century or so largely aban-
doned their original worships. In
India and through China and japan,
and again through Northern and
Central Africa, the Moslem is found,
in the latter continent in his most
aggressive and sanguinary mood
But in no country are they homogen-
eous except in Turkey and even there
they are cut up in numerous sects,
more or less jealous of each other.
1t is a fact, though not generally
known, that Queen Victoria, as EN-
press of India and ruler of other
Oriental possessions, has under her
scepter more Mussulmans than any
other monarch. The Chinese and
the Japanese followers of ISLAM
could never be unified in a struggle
under the same banner, and the
Arabs of the Soudan have as much
contempt for the fellaheen of Egypt
as for the Frankish dogs.
There is no hope for Mohammedan,
ism. It is out of tune with the cen
fury, and nothing can stop it's down
ward course. As a religion it has
served purpose, and now has en-
tered upon it's end, for it lacks the
one and only thing that can make {
creed eternal, which is spirituality
1t is purely gross, and in no wa.
kindly, or fraternal, or uplifting
As severe a blow as it could receive
it is now going through, in the de
feating of the Greeks, for the result
is likely to he drunkenness of powe
aud self-esteem that will cause tn
heretofore impotent concert Of tn
powers to become effective and t.
sweep Abdul Hamid and his bestia
court and methods forever out O
Europe.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-05-06

There are twenty-nine Senators
whose terms will expire in March,
1899, and, although they have nearly
two years yet to serve, politicians all
over the country are laying plans to
control the election of successors of
those who are to be retired. In var
ious States the wire puller is now at
work, fixing things for the election at
the proper time of delegates to the
convention which will nominate can
didates for legislatures that are to
choose these new Senators The av-
erage citizens of course has no share
in this preliminary manipulation. In
fact, in nine cases out of ten he is not
even aware of what is going on. Later
on, however, he will be expected to
ratify at the polls the work which the
politicians are now doing. And ye,
there are people who fail to under
stand why it is that the United States
senate not only fails to represent the
people of the country, but is getting
farther from them all the time.
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After taking 1l2 ballots, the Ken
lucky Legislature has at last chosen
a United States Senator to succeed
Blackburn, whose term expired last
March. At the close of one of the
most exciting contests in the annals
of Senatorial elections, the choice
has fallen upon a nondescript named
w. J. Deboe. His selection is mere
accident-such as is likely to be the
outcome of so prolonged and bitter
q contest az that which has occurred
in Kentucky. The history of this
Kentucky contest-the l12 ballots,
the excitement and at times the
threatened bloodshed, and finally the
choice of a man who could never
have been elected by the people
does not tend to show that the choice
of Senators by Legislatures is the
best method.
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Homestead Entry No. 5267.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La ),

Land UfhcA at NatchltOches. La Z
March 26, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ 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
tho Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on May 7, 1897, viz: Homestead Entry No.
5267-John Walter Hall-for the south half
of northwest quarter of section 81, township
q North, range ii West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Albert Carter, Wesley
Harris, Sam johnson and Ed. Johnsun, of
Ivan, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
April 1, 1897. mayo
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SsgccesSiO1e Sale.

Succession of David In District Court,
Bell deceased. Boseier Parish, La.
DIV virtue of an order of sale to me directed
ID from the Honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of Bossier, La, l will, on Satur
day, May 8, 1897, at the Court House, in
the town Of Benton, La. within the legal
hours of sale, proceed to sell, at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
The north halt of southeast quarter section
q, township0, range II.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraisement or
two-thirds theteof be bid, else on a credit of
II months, according to law.
A. K. THOMPSON, Sheriff and
ex-oficio Auctioneer, BOssier Parish La.
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StrNy Sale.

Estrayed before J. C. Bell, Justice of the
II Peace, ward |, by Earl Munroe and will
be sold at Magenta, La, within the legal
hours of sale ON Saturday, the 29th day of
May, 1897 One Dark Bay Mustang Pony,
about IA hands high, branded on the left
shoulder with horse shoe brand, about years
old, and thin in flesh.
Appraised at $1S.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, ETC., or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. T. MORRIS. Constable.
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Some one remarks of Mr.. Moody
addresses that they are constructed
on the plan recommended by the
London street preacher, "Make a
point at least every three minutes y
We have listened to speakers who
hardly succeeded in making even one
point in a whole hour. It is we'll to
have plenty of points, so long as the
points point to some useful climax of
thought at the end.
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The Puritan, "a journal for gen.
tlewoman,' comes to our desk this
week. It is the best thing of its
kind, that we know of, published. It
is forty page magazine we'll illus
trated-the last copy having sixty
five fine engravings, and of these
seven were full-page steel engravings
in color-and contains feast of
good reading for the ladies. The
Puritan is published at Ill Fifth
Avenue, New York City, by Frank A.
Munsey. Ten cents a copy or 81
per year.
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I HAVE IT.

TINhe public remembers the Mixed Ground
l. Feed manufactured by me years ago
when doing business under the firm name of
Ogilvie & Thurmond, hence the object of this
notice, that have resumed the handling of
Mixed Ground Feed, and have it in stock
equal to that formerly manufactured by me.
None better; nothing as good for stock
Quality unsurpassed; yet cheaper per 100
pounds than bran. Mixed Ground Food will be
sold under the brand of Victor" which brand
l have exclusive control of. Prices furnished
on application.
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StTNy Sale,

Esfrayed before me. Justice of Peace of the
u ID ward of Bossier parish, La, on May
3, 1887, by Wyatt Gilmer, and will be sold at
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, June IL, 1897, one Red Sorrel Horse,
sway back. little snag mark on left hip; very
old. Appraised at $40
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property. pay charges, &c, or the same
will be sold according to law.
&c. STINSON,
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Tstrayed before J. C. Bell, J. P. Ward / =,
IL Bossier parish, by w. A. Sanford, one
Black Horse, with star on the face, about 1O
or IL years old, Is hands high and unbroken.
Valued at SIS. Said horse will be sold on the
9TH day of May, 1897, within the legal hours
of sale, at Curtis, La
The owner is requested to come forward.
prove property and pay charges.
j. 7. NORRIS, Constable, Ward l.
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The United States Senate, with
eighty-seven members, has 43O en-
ployes, an average of five to each
Senator. Perhaps it is the necessity
of seeing that these employees per-
form their duty which prevents the
Senators from doing theirs.
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The present is grand opportuni-
ty for the little Balkan States to paw
off old scores and secure concessions
from the unspeakable Turk.
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Notice to Teachers.

There are, at present, no available funds in
i the treasury to pay salaries. Teachers
will send in their reports. and same will be
registered IN their order, and paid Immediately
on reception Of the money by the Treasurer.
j. A. W. LOWRY,
Parish superintendent.
Benton, La Feb. IS, 1897.
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The monthly report of the Director
of the Mint shows that over SO, 900,
900, of which sS, 600, 900 was in gold,
was coined in April.
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Reports to the Secretary of the
Navy show that all the great Powers
continue to spend big money on
ships OF war.
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The United States Senate is still
hard at work-waiting-
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One hundred and eleven negroes
were baptised in the Mississippi river
at st. Louis early last Sunday morn
inc.
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1t is no longer, "The Greeks they
come, they come" but "The Greeks
they 60, they CO."
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The Concert of Europe, with its
scarecrow identical notes." has not
been heard from since the opening of
hostilities.
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Notice TO TrespAsSerS.

No trespassing will be allowed on snaay
" Grove Plantation. This is warning tnas
Ill who do trespass will be prosecuted 70 .'0
full extent of the law. X. Z. SIlNooN'
Feb, IS, 1897.
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The sick man of Europe seems to
have q sudden attack of GONZALES
scence.
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Reports from many river points
indicate that The food is subsidinp.
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CATCH HIM.-Dick Blackman, col
ored brute, attempted an outrage on
a lady in Claiborne parish last Sun
day. His description is as follows:
Aged 81 years, height S feet 6 or 7
inches; weight, ITO pounds; color,
coal black; reddish eyes, thick lips,
big mouth, coarse deep-toned voice,
loose snaggle teeth, small scars in
cheeks made by boils, scar inch long
or more on one side of head. Turns
toes out when walking; hair sprinkled
with gray, whiskers short, scattering
and sprinkled with gray. Any iufor-
nation will be thankfully received by
John Dawson, Sheriff, Magnolia, Ark,
or J. H. kirkpatrick, Sheriff, Homer,
La.
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Notice to TreSpasserS.

Mo hunting or fishing on my place VIA VIII
~ allowed. Trespassers will be prosecute"
to the fall extent of the law. c,,nrrs
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For Sale.

0ne Winchester Repeating Shot Gun. In
~ good fix. Will 60 cheap for cash. Ad-
dress this office.