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Proclamation.

Tn obedience to an Ordinance of the Town
l Council of the Town of Benton, adopted
on the 9th dav of November, 1896, based on a
petition signed by a MA jOrity OF the property
owners residing within the corporate limits of
said town, and III pursuance OF the provisions
OF Section :. Act No. 1875, General Assembly OF
State of Louisiana. of 1890, | hereby give NO
tice and proclamation that Az election will be
held at the usual voting place. in the said Town
of Benton, on Tuesday, the lAtt day Of Janu-
arE, 1897, for the Adoption OF rejection Of tie
proposed NEW CHARTER for said Town
hereto annexed and made Il part of this motto"
and, also, at the same time aud place. Tor One
Mayor and Five Councillncu Tor said Town.
provided tor in said New Charter.
Said cicrtUn will be held under the general
election law Of the State. and the provisions Of
Act No. 1876. General Assembly OF the State of
Louisiana, approved July 9th, 1896 Only duly
qualified voters under the laws of the State
residing within the corporate limits 0: said
Town tor the last six months next proceeding
the day herein fixed for said election, shall hc
entitled to vote. The polls shall be open at {
o'clock "a H. and close at . o'clock y. H., on
said day of election.
The following named persons are hereby az.
pointed Commissioners and the Clerk to hold
said election, who will make due returns, ar-
corling :" law, viz j. VI. Belchcr Joe Ben
,ianiu, Ed Logan, commissioners, and NJ. L.
Bishop. Clerk.
Given under my hand, officially, this Decem,
Der 9th is9t
w. b. SIMPSON, Mayor.
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SherlT's SAFE.
J. 5. Daugherty, ct als) No. 1858. In Dis
trlct Court, BOSSler
Toho (,jIIiar1 parrish Ia

J. 5. Daugherty, ct als) No. 1858. In Dis
vs.. trict Court, bossier
by virtue Of a writ ticri facias issued in the
ID above named suit and to me directed.
have seized and will proceed to sell ut 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 9th day of February, 1897, the
following described property, to-wit
The south half of southwest quarter Of see
ton II, township 10, of range l3, containing
50 acres, more or less; with all improvements
theoeon, situated in Bossier parish La
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, lobe Glliard.
Terms of S,.lr--Cash, without the benefit
of appraiscment to pay and satisfy the sum of
$500 with 8 per cent interest from March 10th,
1898, and per cent attorneys fees OH said
sum and interest less the following credits
$50 10, paid Dec. 30, 1895, and $29 TO- paid
Jan e, 1896. Also, 81 10 cost together with
cost OF suit and according to law.
\. X. THOMPSON Sheriff.
Benton, La, Dec. 81, 1896. teb4
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Sheriff . SEsEs.
Amos Abrams No. 1914. In District
VS.. Court, Bossier Parish,

Amos Abrams } No 1914. In District
VS.. Court, Bossier Parish
". b Simpson. Louisiana.
Dy virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
ID ill the above named snt and to lac ii
rectcd, have seized and will proceed to Sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der. at the front door Of the Court House, in
the town Of Benton, La. within the legal honrs
of sale, on Saturday, Feb. o, 1897, the follow
ing described property. to-wit:
The southwest quarter and the south half OF
northwest quarter and the south half of the
northeast quarter and the northwest quarter
o tho northeast quarter of section 81, and
the southwest quarter and west half of south
east quarter and the south half of northwest
quarter and the northeast quarter of the north.
west quarter OF section 80, and the northwest
quarter OF southwest quarter of section IA, and
northeast quarter of northwest quarter of sec.
ton %, and the northeast quarter Of northeast
quarter of section ~, all III township 20, north
OF range IL West, also, the northeast quarter
of northwest quarter of section A, township IS
North, range l3 West. Containing $50 acres
lncnts thereon, situated in Bossier parish, La
The above described property seized rs the
property Of defendant, w. i. Simpson.
Terms OF Sale-Cash, without the benefit OF
appraisement to pay and satisfy the sum OF
S4i0 10 and per cent interest thereon from
Nov. ID 1893, and all cost of suit including i.
per ceut on said sum and interest as attorneys
ices, aud on terms of credit TO meet tho pay
mont of two notes for $il6 &c EACH due Nov
ID, 1897 and Nov. 10, 1898, with s per cent in.
terrst from Nov. IS, 1895 and according to law
AR. THOMPSON. Sheriff.
Benton, La Dec. 81, 1886. teb4
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Powder. and Shells

Nhe Austin Powder Co, of Cleveland Ohio,
l. have let the contract for building a now
der magazine and have appointed me their
sole agent in this and surrounding territory.
| therefore with pleasure take occasion 10 nd.
wise the public that henceforth can supply
the trade with Sporting and Blasting Powder.
and Loaded Shells, the best the world has vet
produced. ENCELLENCIES CLAIMED:
velocity, penetration. pattern, cleanliness of
gun, light rccoil and uniform results under ali
atmospheric conditions. Ny travelling men
will call upon many of you-pease retain YOUR
order tor them, or if in hurry send direct to
my office.
Prices of Powder, Shells, Groceries and
Drain furnished on application
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-14
Important Hints.

There are two crimes which stand
side by side at the bead OF the list
TO speak evil of your neighhor
and to listen to it. The listening
ear and the slanderous tongue are
the two organs of the human body
upon which the Devil chiefly de-
ponds for the accomplishment of his
purposes. If you will give him
your ear and let him find the tongue
to fill it, Heaven will grow sad and
the ''bOttomless pit" will rejoice.
Que of the highest virtues the
heart can cherish is the virtue of a
dull ear when Islander croaks. Sian
der is never backed by a good mo-
tive. 1t is ouiy base heart that
can say base things. The homes
are countless that have been wreck
ed by loose talk which had no more
foundation than the "baseless fabric
of a vision," and he who deals in it
does what neither enriches him
but makes some one else poor in
deed. AS a general thing, when one
slyly distils an evil rumor in your
ear, it is because he hopes it is true.
1t the rule of Christ were followed,
"Let him that is without sin among
You cast the first stone," SANDER
would sink away and hide itself as
did the accusers of the olden times.
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Notice.

S. w. Vance } No. 4O72. In ID Judicial
vs.. District Court in and tor
His Creditors. Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that q meeting of the
~ creditors Of s. w. Vance. nsovent will
be held at the Office of the Clerk of District
Court, in the town of Benton, Bossier Parish,
La, on Saturday, January 10th, 1897, at II
o'clock, NJ, purpose of accepting said insol-
vents surrender. considering same and to de-
termine and vote upon his discharge, electing
syndic, and to deliberate upon any other
business properly coming before said meeting
Witness the Hon. J. T. Watkins, Judge OF
said Court, this the Sth day of December, 1896
b. A. KELLY. CLERK and
ex-ofticio Recorder and Notary Public.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-14
Stray Safe.

E'strayed before + r. Garrett, Justice of the
~ Peace, Ward 4, by Sam Neal and will be
sold at Mot, La, within the legal hours of
sale, Oh Saturday, January 10. 1857, one Sorrel
Mare Mule, about Il years old, and about IA!
hands high; few scattering white hairs on
nose, Appraised at $50 90.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c, or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. c. HOLMAN, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-14
homestead Entry No. $751;.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La,

Land Office at Natchitoches La, !
December 8, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice OF his in
tention to make fiual proof i'll support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk of the District Court. at Benton, La, on
january %. 1897, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 5lSl-Henry Dorson Bounds-for the
southwest quarter Of northwest quarter. north
halt of southwest quarter and southwest quar-
ter of southwest quarter of section 30, town
ship - North, range ii West Louisiana Meri-
dian.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: G. f. Rodgers. w. O.
Demoss, w. +. Pickett and l.. a Bounds, of
Rocky Mount. La
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
December H. 1896. Jan 81
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Homestead Entry No. 5l36.

4 NiCCHICUCUtS, 7
December 26, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tcntl"n to make final proof i'll support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk OF the District Conrt, at Benton. La,
on February 5, 1897, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 5l3S-James William Faircloth-for the
southeast quarter, section Ii, township 20
North, range ~ West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: S. f. Bumgardner. f. b.
Jockey, w. 4. Bumgardncr and T. A. Fox, of
Midway, La.
EDW D PHILLIPS, Register
December 81 1896. fcb4
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Homestead Entry No. 6262

LiHU UlIlCt HC NACtNltOchtH, La, I
December 8, 1896 (
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of hes in
tention to make final proof in support of her
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court, at Benton,
La, on January -. 1897. viz: Homestead
Entry No. 5262-Alice Hicks, widow of Ebert
Hicks, deceased-for the south half of south
west quarter of section =, township II North,
range - West Louisiana Meridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Andrew McDade, w. f.
McDade Dunk Walton aud Harry Wright, of
LIaughton, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
December Il, 1896 ian II
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G.. A. ASTON.
Cotton Factor md
wareho,Ieono,n
Office Corner Spring and Crockett strs.t,
SHREVEPORT, La

Office Corner Spring and Crockett Streets
SHREVEPORT, LA.
BEG to call your attention to the fact tho.
am still in the Cotton Factorags a's
Warehouse business. Having spent the Ias.
thirty years of my life in this line claim " ~
have thorough knowledge of the business j., !"
all Its branches Am located M the comm,i;
Gus warehouse, corner of Spring and Crocke,,
Streets, where | will always he found sellina'
chasing and weighing my own cotton ID
doing my own work | am enabled TO hn,Jt.
your cotton tor less money than anyone elsa
have no groceries, dry goods or anytb;n,,
other than cotton to sell. Should any Of ~
customers need such things will ALWAYS taLo
pleasure in having their orders filled at loves,
prices, charging them no commission What
ever. All ask of them is to ship me their
cotton which Ipropose to store and sell far
30 cents per bale less such charges as freyht
drayage and insurance. lam a member of Tho
Board OF Trade, having at all times before ma
the latest telegraph dispatches, keepin~
thoroughly posted on prices. ALWAYS paf
the top OF the market and give my CUSTOMERS
the full benefit of it.
Thanking you for your past patronage and
soliciting continuance of same, remain
Yours very truly.
G A. ASTON
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Homestead Entry No. 5O48
Land Office at Natchitoches. La
November 10 1895

NOFtMDtf To, 1870. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof i'll support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk Of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on January -, 1897. viz: Homestead Entry
No. 50iS-Joseph Rivers-for the southeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section I3,
township Il North, range II West. and west
half northwest quarter OF section IS, and
southwest quarter of southwest quarter of
section 7, township u North range II West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
Of said land, viz: George Washington. Jake
McGlossan, John Boiler and Primns Green, of
Rocky Mount La
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
November % 1896. ian Id
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Bible Brilliants.

10 obey Is better IMAM sacfince.-
/. Samuel Ky, %.
We have done that which was
our duty to do.-Luke xvii, 10.
Let vonr moderation be known
unto all mea.-Phi'lipians W., 5.
Do that which is right in the
sight of the IOrd.-Dtut. XII, 2G.
Ye are my friends, if We do what
soever command you.--John Ky, II.
We should live soherly, righteous
~, and godIy, in this present world.
Titus ii, II.
can do all things through Christ
which strcutheneth me.-philip-
plans iv, -.
But what things we're gain to me,
those | counted loss for Christ
PHILIPPIANS iii, I.
Thou drewcst near in the day that
called upon thee: thOu saidst,
Fear Neutrality-suspicious. iii, 81.
God is n Spirit: and they that
worship him must Worship him in
spirit and in truth.-John iv, a.
Bnt my God shall supply all your
need according to his riches in glory
by Christ Observation-Disclosures iv, 10.
But am like a green olive tree in
the house of God: | trust ia the
mercy of God forever and ever
Psalm Iii, S.
And ye shall be hated of all men
for my names sake: but he that en-
dnrrth to the end shall be saved
Matthew x, 90.
o Lord, how manifold are thy
works in wisdom hast thou made
them all: the. earth is full of thy
riches.-Psalm civ, "a.
Whose offereth praise glorifeth
me: and to him that ordereth bis
conversation Alright will | shew the
salvation of God.-Psalm 50, 90.
Let your speech he always will
grace, seasoned with salt, that We
We may know how We ought to an
swer every man.-Colossians iv, 6.
Those things, which ye have both
learned, and received. and heard,
and seen In nc, do: and the God of
peace shall be with you.-Phillp-
plans iv, 8.
Hear my words, ye wise men;
and give ear unto me, ye that have
knowledge. For the ear trieth
words, as the mouth tasteth meat.-
Job xxxiv, =, ).
Work out your own salvation with
fear and trembling. For it is God
which worketh in you both to will
and do of his good pleasure.-Phil-
lipians ii, 1913.
But if from thence thou shalt
seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt
find him, if thou seek him with all
thy heart and with all thy SOUL
deuteronomy iv, 90.
And he said unto him, Why call
est me good! there is none good but
one, that is, God: bnt if thou wilt
enter into life, keep the command
ments.-Matthew xix, II.
BY this know that thou favour.
est mo, because niue enemy doth
not triumph. And as for me, thou
npholdest me in mine integrity, aud
settest me tefore thy face for ever.
Psalm xii, IL, II.
And he reared up the pillars be-
fore the temple, ono Oh tho right
hand, and the other on the left; and
called the name OF that on the right
hand joachim, and the name of that
on the left Boaz.-II. Chron. iii, H.
This one thing | do, forgetting
those things which are behind, and
reaching forth unto those things
which are before, press toward the
mark for the prize of the high call.
ing of God in Jesus Christ.-Philli.
plans iii, 1914.
Ask, and it shall be given YOU
seek, and ye shall find: knock, and
1t shall be opeued INTO you: Fo,
every one that asketh receiveth; am,
he that seeketh tindeth; and to him
that knocketh it shall be Opened.-
Matthew vii, 7, s.
-
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Gales,nen can make big money soliciting for
~ Brice's Portrait and Frame Co. Write or
call. b0l Texas ST.. Shreveport.
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Uncle Remus-Whats de mattah wifi yo',
Rastus!
Rastus standing on his head)-De doctah
says Is got de scarlet tevah, an ,nust'n go to
school TO month";. Y. Herald.
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Ii you want Picture Enlarged in any style
L known to the art, Call on Brce' g Portrait
and Frame Co., COL Texas st Shreveport.
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You cannot be too rigid in judging
Yourself, DOR too lenient in judging
others.
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II AT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-17
ALL OF C0RBETT'S RELATIVES
WERE AT THE RING
SIDE ALSO.
John L. Sullivan Occupied a Box
Tom Sharkey Will Challenge
The Winner The Trip To
The RingSi1e- DeScril-
ton Of The Arena.

Carson City, New, March 17.-The
dawn of the battle day in Carson City
was all that could be desired by the
several thousand people who travel
ed many miles to see the great Cor
bett-FitzSimmonS fight. Late last
night the weather was bitterly cold
and the sky overcast with clouds,
and light fiurrieS of snow fell several
times with every indication that day
break would find the prospect for a
cold, cloudy day ahead and perhaps
several inches of snow on the ground.
In such case there would have been
great disappointment in this section
of the world, for it has been officially
stated that the battle would not &C.
eur unless the sun shines, so that the
VeraScope could be worked at the
ringSide. 4 little after 6 O'Clock the
sun rose over the snow covered noun
tainS, and in short time the whole
valley and the white mountains on all
sides were glistening in brightness.
not a cloud was to be seen anywhere
and while the air was cool and sharp,
there was noticeable change in the
temperature.
The centre of attraction was the Ar
lington hotel, where the sporting men
have been in the habit of cOngregat-
ing ever since the training for the
prize fight has been under way in the
vicinity of Carson City. 1t was wise
man who rose from his bed early and
did a little leg work in the direction
of the dining room early in the day
for the sake of getting breakfast.
The hotel dining room is not large and
it will not accommodate many at n
time. The first ones to arrive were
sure of their meals, but along toward
the flag end of the morning the hungry
followers of the noble art of pugilism
who showed up clamoring for their
breakfasts came out of the argument
with empty stOmachS and were forced
to rush to the nearest restaurant, and
the restaurants of Carson City are
not many, nor are they on a par with
those of larger cities. The late arrlV-
ais were not many in number, howev-
er. for the large majority of the men
who have come here to witness the
fight were up early and ate breakfast
in short order, after they appeared in
the office of the hotel. Most of them
realized that fight at IL a. m. with
two other fights to follow meant no
lunch at noon and they took no chance
on getting a good meal at the opening
of the day.
BY S o'clock this morning the hotel
office was crowded to suffocation ard
for several blocks down the street
groups of men stood, all in earnest
conversation and the topic with near
" all of them was the comparative
merits of the two men. Around the
office of Stuart, the scene was one
lively hustle The big blue chart OF
the ring was lying on the counter and
two men were constantly engaged in
selling seats and making the final ar
rangements for caring for the crowd
which saw the fight. In front of the
office stood Dan Stuart, as cool in the
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AT THE RINGSIDE.

Carson City, March 17.-12:45 p. N.
As early as s o'clock this morning
there was a small crowd gathered at
the gates of the arena. No one was
admitted, however, and the crowd
gradually increased.
At 1890 a. m. the great arena is
rapidly filling up and the adjacent
streets are black with people. All not
able sports of this continent are gath
cred together to see the battle of the
century. John L. Sullivan has just
appeared, Respondent in a shining
silk hat. Late this morning Mrs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-07
WHERE THE BILLS ARE AT.
Summary Drawn by Second Assist
ant Clerk DAZZLE.

There are still eighteen legislative days,
and tie work of the legislature for the re-
mainder of the session promises to be one
full of interest and hard work. The status of
house bills as shown by the summary drawn
up by Mr.. Dahle. the second assistant clerk
of the house is as follows
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-07

representative TO prosecute the states claim IA
real property as therein provided
Fhe committee finds that there can be ma
DOUBT upon the point, that State Auditor
braden knew when he relinquished the Noun
tain Iron property, that it contained iron and
was valuable.
Nine months before the attempted re-
nnqulshment he received letter from Prof
N. H. Winchell, the state BIOLOGIST which
informed him of sufficient facts to warrant
MS knowing the value of the lands The
reports or the state geologst as early as 1881
ana l6o2 show that there was an extensive
IRON district in the state known as the Me-
SABA range and the Vermillion range. and
giving descriptions Of explorations.
The Mountain Iron property was discovered
oy the state geologist in the fall Of 1890.
1t appears from the testimony of Prof.
Winchell that time and again. prior to the
pretended REIMBURSEMENT in January, 1883.
that gentleman had notified Auditor Braden
that lands upon the Mesaba range contained
great quantities of iron ore and advised him.
on behalf of the state, to hold onto them.
The state was dispossessed by the act of
REIMBURSEMENT by Mr.. Braden. John HeImer.
in conjunction with Duluth attorney named
Ralph N. Marble, and guided by consultation
with Alfred Merritt filed on the lands In
1881 and in 1888 Joshua Helner was placed
on the land as a homestead settler. The COM
mittee says this point:
1t was an extraordinary performance for a
citizen of the state to attempt to get posses
sion Of part of the school lands Of the state
which the state held without controversy for
nearly four years.