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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-06-16
CITY TNE Sale Of zMeaseOV0-
bic P9'ODe1'tu.

Dy virtue Of the authority vested in me by
ID the Charter of the Town Of Benton and
the Constitution and laws of the State Of Lou
isiana, will sell at the Court House door in
which the Civil District is held of said State,
Parish of Bossierl Town Of Benton. within
the legal hours for legal sales, beginning at II
a. M, on Saturday. June 1s, 1898, aud continu.
ing on each succeeding day until said sales are
completed, all immovable property on which
ia xes are now due the Town OF Benton, Parish
of Bossier, State Of Louisiana. to enforce col
lections of taxes assessed in the year of 1897,
together with interest thereon from the first
day of April Of the year in which taxes were
due, at the rate of 2per cent until paid, and all
cost.
The number of said delinquent tax payers,
the amounts of taxes due by each on the as
sessments of said year, and the immovable
Cooper, J. A-Lot 20, block 10. Taxes, eOc.
=, Russell, Robert, Estate-Lot 5, block TO-
off side of lot -, Of block c. Taxes, So so.
Clark, F. J.-Lots 10, IL, II, -, IA and Is,
block j. Taxes. g. so.
Lunceford, w. R.-Lot 7, 8 and 9, flock 8.
Taxes, 30 cents
Lyles, d. Plot 10, block I2 Taxes. 20c
Wren, L. G.-Half interest in lot 2, block "a.
Taxes. 40 cents.
On said day of sale will sell such portion Of
each of said specified property as each debtor
SHALL point out, and in case the debtor shall
not point out sufficient property, will at once
and without further delay, sell the least guam
tity of said specified property Of any debtor
which any bidder will buy for the amount of
taxes, interest and cost due by said debtor.
The sale will be without appraisement, for
cash or legal tender money of the United
States. and the property sold shall be redeem
able any time for the space of two years, by
paying the price given, with 20 per cent and
cost added. j. A. HUBBARD,
Marshal and ex-officio City Tax Collector
Benton, La, MAY IL, 1898.
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Last Sunday was Children's Day
: inc Methodist Sunday School.
.ae session was devoted to Recita-
eoas and instrumental and vocal
aasacAl exercises. Tho school was
l attended. Miss Matte Oneal
tesidsd at the organ,
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Shreveport Times: Mr.. Robert
Patterson, the progressive and pop
ular postmaster at Wild Lucia, says
that a thousand acres of new land
will he settled upon by thrifty far
mers in his locality this year.
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Homestead Entry No. $3.50.

Land UHce at NatchltOcbes, La,
May 81, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ Damed 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
the Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on July 8. 1898, viz: Adjoining Farm Home
stead Entry No. 593S-jesse 0. BOunds-for
sn ns qaarser OF anarer
of section q, aud southeast quarter OF north
east quarter Of section 90, township2l North,
Range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultivation
of sand laud, viz: L. s. Pilkintou, ]. D..
Young. j. L. Oliver and g. 3. Cocker, Of Ivan
20, La
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register
June 2, 1898. iuly7
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Mr.. p. Ketcham, of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was the only
remedy that gave him any relief" >
Many others have testified to the
prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords. For sale by DR.. W.
M. Abney.
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The Mary A. Files Millinery Co.,
go Texas street, Shreveport, have
GU display an entirely new spring
stock Of millinery goods generally,
Hair goods a speciality. A ticket
will he given with each cash dollar
purchase, which entities the holder
to a chance on a gold watch TO be
drawn on July LIST.
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Homestead Entry No. 1873.

Land Office at Natchitoches. La Z
May l6, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has fled notice of her inten-
ton 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 June "a, 1893, viz: Homestead Entry No.
4873-Mary Elizabeth Roach--fOr the south
west quarter of northeast quarter of section
9. township 81 North, range IL West Louisiana
Meridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: J. F. Strayhan, A. B. Win
ham, Fl. c. Spruill, of Hughes Spur P. O., La i,
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
Mey 10, 1893. June o
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When in need of dry goods, gro
ceries, cigars, tobacco, candies, &C.,
buy from the cheap store of c. o.
GAYLE. Goods delivered in town.
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~ Allarticles or correspondence
FIR tie benefit of candidates for
office. or cards or calls soliciting men
tn become candidates, will only be
nnblished as advertisements, and
must be paid for at advertising rates.
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venire for June Term, 1898.
State Of Louisiana-Parisho of Bossier.

Of May, A. D., 1898. We, the Jury Commissioners,
whose names appear hereto, met at the Clerk q
Office, in the town Of Benton, "a, and proceed
ed to draw from the ''General Venire Box"
previously prepared by us, in the presence OF
two lawful Witnesses, the following fifty (5O)
names Of persons duly qualified. by law. 10
week Of the June Term, 1898, OF the Second
Judicial District Court Of Louisiana, to Ike
holden aud begun on the Alb Monday, the 9th
day of June, A, D., 1885, in and for the Parish of
Bossier La, all of which is done in pursuance
of and in accordance with Act No. 80 OF the
General Assembly Of the STATE of Louisiana,
approved on July 9, 1896:
Nn. Nanea Ward Nh Nomaa Mya,Il
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NasNl account.

Succession of ]. NJ. In District Corrt,
Yates, deceased. Bossier Parish, LII.
N office is hereby given that Ms. Aris Yates,
~ Administratrix, has this day FLED IN INV
Office hcr tableau Of distribution and final
account in above succession, and if opposition
by law, said tableau of distribution and final
account will be hOmologated and made the
judgment fthe Court.
Given under my official signature and seal
Of office, at Benton, La, on this, the 18th day
Of June, 1898. Il. A. KELLY, Clerk.
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@. 0. Gayle has a full aud CON-
plete line Of The best quality of FAM
lily groceries, with prices TO suit the
times.
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Notice to Mortgage Creditors Of
BOssier Parish Pronertv.

In conformity with Section 60, Act IS, Of 1883,
Estate Bosss pssS
on which taxes for the year 1897 have mot been
paid that will begin the sale Of Same ct the
Court House door, on Saturday, July l6, 1858,
and that number of pieces Of property 40
delinquent are now being advertised in this
newspaper in conformity with the law prersr.
mortgage creditors is especially called to thcse
advertisements Of tax sales, and they arc
warned to take such steps prior to the sale rs
may be necessary to protect their rights.
A. 3. THOMPSON,
State Tax Collector, Bessier Parish, La.
Benton, La, June 8, 1888.
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The bell for the Methodist Church
at this place was received last week
and placed iu position.
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Dr.. C. c. McCIoud all Right Again

Having lost my entire Office by FIRE,
/ have q bran new outfit in two days
and am ready for business. My Office,
till the new building is completed,
will be over the Mary A. Files M;ll;-
merry store, two doors from my former
stand.
Your business solicited.
CHAs. G. McCLouo, D. D. s.
Shreveport.
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. M. Comegys. Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
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Just Received.

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand large lot of corn, oats
aud hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
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Notice
To Mortgage Creditors on Town of
Benton PROPERTY.

IN conios nifty with Section 81, Act IS: of 1888,
L notice is hereby given to all parties holding
mortgages npon real estate in the town Of
Benton, La, on which taxes Tor the year 1897
have not been paid, that will begin the sale
Of same at the Court House door, on Saturday,
June l3, 1898, and that q number of pieces of
property so delinquent are now being adver-
tised iu this newspaper in conformity with the
law preparatory to such sale. The attention
of the mortgage creditors is especially called
10 these advertisements Of tax sales, and they
are warned to take such steps prior to the sale
as may be necessary to protect their rights.
J. A. HUBBARD,
Marshal and ex-officlo City Tax Collector.
Benton, La, Nav IL. 1898.
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DELICIOUS ICE CREAM
Every afternoon at Dowell l. Co. 8.
Go to them for Oranges. Bananas,
Lemons and Fine Candies. Don't
forget TO call for that COLD POP!
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We, also, at the same time and place and
same manner, drew thirty 1907 names OF per-
sons, qualified under the Law, to serve as Petit
Jurors for the second week of the June Term,
rS9a), OF said District Court, said second week
commencing the first Monday, the 9Th Gay of
July, A. D., 1898. as follows, to-wit:
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Notice.

TNhe Assessment lists will be open for iuspec.
l. ton and correction for period Of X
days, beginning June 10Th.
H. H. MONTGOMERY, Assessor,
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A ttorney ut Law, Eentor, La. VIII prac
n tice in the Courts Of Bossier, Bie1vil!e
and Webster parishes.
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cMogs'f II Webb,
A ttorneys at Law, Benton, Louisiana. Will
n practice in the Courts OF Booster and
adjoining parishes.
The evening times., 1898-05-10
The Eject on Our Prestige.

From the Cincinnati Commercial -Tribune.)
The battle of Manila will come as a
rude awakening to the nations that
have misjudged and underestimated us.
They will be taught by IL that with
but an insignificant fragment OF our
Navy We were able TO utterly annihilate
our enemy's fleet in his own waters.
six thousand miles from our own base
of supplies. They will awaken to the
fact that this nation. instead of being
a pigmy is a Colossus, and that II isn't
safe to maltreat our citizens and ma
terial interests abroad. with the eXpecta-
ton that we will not lift our hand in
return.
Dewey's triumph will be especially
impressive in Asia. where the native
states, with the exception of Japan.
have always believed that no nation
outside of the powers of Europe is of
any consequence. Their sudden discov-
cry that there is still another power,
possessing not only the necessary re-
sources. but spirit of valor capable of
achieving any desired object. is liable
to cause new and important interna-
Our operations in the Philippines con-
stitute the most important action We
have ever taken in the Eastern hemis
phere, AMI consequences. both to our
selves and to the world. which are far
beyond our present comprehension may
grow out of them.
The evening times., 1898-05-10

start, and dropping on one knee
took the old mans hand in his.
rs your name Redfern?' he said.
Yes. answered the old man. James
Redfern"
Capt. Armitage did not rise from
his knee. He held out his hand tG
his wife. and, drawing her toward him.
paced her hand in that OF the old man.
Maude," he said slowly, this is nv
father" '
Then the beautiful girl bent over and
kissed the old man on his lips.
when James Redfern had swallowed
a dose Of brandy. which the SQUARE
raced warder brought with much
promptftude and politeness. Cant.
Redfern-Armitage, who had adopted
the latter name when he married Col.
Armitage's daughter, explained every
thing to him.
Yes, you are my father. I have
searched for you for years: but now
that We have found you We will never
leave you
Then Capt. Armitage and his beauti-
ful Wife gave old James Redfern an
arm each and the three walked down
the ward of the workhouse At the
gate the square-jowled warder hur-
ried up and handed the old man his
medals. Capt. Armitages wife pin
ned them on the old mans coat, and
they stepped into the carriage
Where to. Sir?' asked the footman.
Home" answered the young man.
Answers
The evening times., 1898-05-10
CITY BREVITIES.

Edward Winslow of No. Gil Third
Street. southwest, was kicked by Vi
cious horse and severely injured at First
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue north-
west. yesterday afternoon.
Frederick Carter, colored. was found
dead in house No. 61S Freeman's Alley
northwest yesterday. The police report
that he was sick two weeks without medi-
cal attention. The coroner was notified.
Mr.. ]. Parren Jarbee. of Chapel Point,
Md. caught a carrier pigeon yesterday
evening. The bird had silver ring on its
left leg. marked 'T257S9." After exam
inafton the pigeon was allowed to resume
itr. flight.
~yiliam Booker and Monroe Burrell
were arrested in North Washington last
night by Policeman Pearson. charged
with engaging in an affray. The same
charge was preferred against William
Brown. colored and Aloysius Babbington,
white by Policeman Wannall
Harry Booze. a clerk, was arrested in
East Washington last night by Policeman
Fitton, charged with embeZzlement.
George r. Stewart is the complainant and
the amount involved is said to be only 30
cents. Booze was released on 500 bond
for his appearance in the Police Court to-
day
While riding a bicycle at North Capt.
fol and l. Streets. yesterday. Isaac
Wright, who lives at No. S1I Street
northeast. was thrown heavily to the
roadway He landed on his head and re-
ceived a severe scalp wound. Policeman
Larrick had Mr.. Wright removed to the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Maggie Siingland, five years of age. who
resides at No. 13l II Street northeast, was
run over and painfully injured last night
on II Street between Delaware Avenue
and Second Street northeast, by a wagon
driven by Peter Gleason. Medical aid was
rendered by DR.. Byne. The police state
that the driver was not to blame for the
accident.
The evening times., 1898-05-10
Nine. Melba's Debut.
From the Arpona,,t.A


Nine. Melba. in a conversation recent
ly gave an interesting account of her first
public appearance. II was quite a young
girl in Australia. she said when. not
withstanding the persistent discourage
ment of my father, who was averse to
the idea of singers career for me.
engaged a hall, and sent round notice
to all my friends. saying that i proposed
to give an entertainment which / hoped
they would patronize. However, unfor-
tunately for me. somebody mentioned the
little scheme to my father. and he, furious
at my clandestine enterprise. begged every
one of his acquaintances to uphold his
parental authority by ignoring the per-
formance. But even then / wasn't dis
heartened. and when the day came /
drove of to the hall, and at the hour
announced for the commencement of my
find myself face to foce with an audience
of two. And nobody else came"
The evening times., 1898-05-10
COL. RoosEvELT's SUCCESSOR.
The Appointment of Mr.. Allen Re
Iieves the Fighting Colonel.


The nomination of Mr.. Charles H Allen,
of Massachusetts,. to be Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy. vice Theodore Roose-
welt, resigned" officially ends the connec-
tion of Mr.. Roosevelt with the Navy De-
partment. Practically. Mr.. Roosevelt has
been an officer of the Army for several
days, and spending all his time with that
branch of the service
Colonel Roosevelt is now in Washington.
under the orders of Colonel Wood, doing
all he can to hurry the War Department
in completing the headquarters end Of the
work of fitting the First Volunteer Cav
airy" for the field. The matter of equip
ment is the only one now that keeps the
regiment from complete readiness for ac-
tive service. The equipments are not
ready for this regiment, as they are not
either. for a great many Others But Col
onel Roosevelt's persistence has done
much in hurrying affairs before this. and
much is hoped from it in this case Col
onel Roosevelt hopes to be able to get
away from Washington to San Antonio by
Friday.
The regiment is now fully recruited to
Its present allowable strength about 500
men. 1t is hoped, however. that there will
be an order before it goes into the field
allowing 1000 men.
The evening times., 1898-05-10
Whooninx Conrh

had a little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough. NV
neighbors recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. did not think that any
medicine would help him. but after Civ
ing him few doses of that remedy 1
noticed an Improvement. and one bottle
cured him entirely. 1t is the best cough
medicine ever had in the house,. Z.
Moore. South Burgettstown, Pa. For
sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist, 93S Street northwest, and
Connecticut Avenue and s Street north
west, and 1928 Maryland Avenue north
east. s'-
The evening times., 1898-05-10
The BaItimore Ind ohio.

On May 10 the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
load will place in service two Royal
limited trains, leaving New York at
y. m. and Washington p. m, making
the runs in five hours.
The exquisite new parlor cars on the
Royal Blue trains put into service today
are the handsomest cars yet turned out
of the Pullman shops. ap3O-tf-em
The evening times., 1898-05-10

1 have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last / found one remedy that has been a
success as a cure, and that is Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy.-P. Z. Grisham. Gaars Mills, La
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail druggist, 93S F Street northwest,
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and 14zS Maryland Avenue
porfheast
The evening times., 1898-05-10
nut and telling them what I thought Of

out and telling them what I thought Of
the war
Capt. Wolff. who is in charge of the
post during the absence of the Fourth.
with its officers. fears that a nlutiny will
be started before long among the ca
mines which may prove disastrous to his
peace.
~ may have to feed the ours on chick
en- tomale before the boys come back il
the dogs get high-toned," he said.
The evening times., 1898-05-10

You Haven't Enjs yed the Finest
Beer in this country IL you haven't tried
the National Capital Brewing Co. S "Dia-
mond' and "Munchner.''
The evening times., 1898-05-10

Kobo. the Great Consumption Cure,
the only remedy that positively cures in
all stages Don't fail to avail yourself of
the weeks trial free. At office of KOBO
MEDICINE CO., No. $40 F Street n. W.
ap25-tf-em 49,
The evening times., 1898-05-10

Mems F.st-color once ooah. great QRc
7ENNuLE. 100 Seventh Street Northwest
The evening times., 1898-05-10

A properly-made suit is a strong
letter of recommendation. A
Burns Suit fills all requirements.
Exclusive stock to select from.
Prices moderate.
id. BURNS & CO.. Ninth and G SITS N. W.
The evening times., 1898-05-10
She Confessed All.

The maidens all envied her rosy hue,
And her sparkling eyes as well,
So they counciled among themselves on
day
Confession We do compel
The evening times., 1898-05-10

Accosted with playful, but meaning jest,
Their visit was soon made clear,
And raising her beautiful eyes, she said:
only drink Heurich's beer"
..sz Phone 63i.
The evening times., 1898-05-10
ROBINSON & CHERRY co.
18th and F SITS. n. ".
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy II GUARANTEED &"
remove all distrcss FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t II folly to suffer
when n SOC. bottle, procured from
your druggist, will correct Instant
Iy aII unpIeaxant symptoms. An in
fallibIe Specific for DyspepsiE,
heartburn, GastrItis and nn dis
eases arising from nm Impaired Di.
eestive System. Write to Grover
Graham Co., NewburEh. N. y. for
eG Gmphlet.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-06-04

Final arrangements are being
pushed for the opening OF the twelfth
session OF the Winfield Chautauqua
Assem- bly,. The platform is one that
has never been eXcelled by any vest
ern assembly. Among the attractions
are Hon. W. j. Bryan, Prof. J. Il. De.
Mott, Chancellor Mcdowell, OF Den.
yer; Rev j. II. burrows, DR.. Macy Me
Gee Waters, Col. 4. T.. Copeland, Or.
Eugene May, May Wright Sewell,
Prof w d. Scott. These with Marc,
the Magician, Elias Day, reader, and
Knoll and Mcneil, cornetists, will
guarantee enter ainment.
Prof. Shaler Matthews, OF Chicago
University, conducts bible study; Rev
Alexander Patterson conducts devo
tional meetings and lectures each aft
ernoon on biblical topics; Prof, Tolmar
Of Chicago University gives a course Of
lectures on English literature.
Woman's hour each day viii be re
plete with good things Art. kinder
garten and music win be directed by
able specialists.
For full information write
w. j. KENNEDY, Secretary,
Winfield, Kansas.
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AWFUL PRIvArIoN ENDURED BY
CUBAN PAClFiCOs

rampa Fla. juno 2-With the cstab-
lisbnient of cencral army headquarters at
rampa aud with Major General Miles on
tine erl nd to personally direct the move
mcnts OF ihe army affairs here almost
s.3nnt flr some time have taken on ac-
uNN again bui boo cmbakaiion Of
troops has BON taken place Although The
work of preparing enc campaign stil cone
tneus withunab3ted vleor. until the fate
ihe powerful Spanish ne,t is sctrd. uo or-
dafs f3r ihe invasion oft cuba are cNpeet-
Cd Col j. U.s. Dorst who was in charge
of tbr recent expedition ON tne steamer
Florida. describes The condition of the woe
men and children ls puiblc in thc extreme
when the steamer Florida uched Point
uainu-. on the north coast of cuba, where
thc supplics of arms ammunition and pro
visions vcro landed ID was met by "a crowd
of perhaps 600 mcincos. many OF thcm
cmaciatcd to The last eXtrcmcity by Ions
| privations. Nearly half of thcse unfor-
| uuates wcr womn. and according to Col
| Dorai. scarcely ON of thm had NOR than a
snel garment. and that Boz tntters. Many
Of the children were absolutely naked and
their appeals for food when the hrsi
lboat from the Florida landed on the boaci
wcr1 hclrtroudiug. As far as possible th'
crews of thc Florida and her consort th'
O4ocola. have supplied the pacincos wanu
even giving away their underclothing.
Gen. Nelson. with several members =
his staff. today made ID tour of inspection
of thc various regular volunteer camp
around Tampa Tho main Voluntcc
camps at Palmetto Beach was visited Dat
afternoon. gen. Miles reviewing hri