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The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The Chicago Times-Herald is pained to hear its great operator spoken of as "Joe Letter." Make 1t Joseph" it says, flor no man with 100000 bushels of wheat in his bins can be Joe"
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roose- welt says the United States is a tie with Germany for fifth place in naval power Maine must therefore put this country in Nh
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
Fnrther Information Awaited.

From the Nashville (Tenn) Banner.
 We can only wait, dmpatiently though we may, for further information Tn regard to the dreadful affair which so se- riously concerns our whole nation.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Thieves are making rich hauls in Decatur and the swag is being shipped to Birming- ham. Perhaps continued attention to business would locate the 'fence"
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Col. Burl Bazzle has rendered his serv- ices to the administration for war. He says he can blow any vile Spaniard in more pieces than the Maine was blown. There are others.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

cil and all the counclmen are entitled to ride in the carnival procession bearing banner of pure white, with the words, Dollar Gas" in letters of fire.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The cause of the destruction of the Maine may ever remain mystery, but Americans will not cease to believe that the dirty hand of Spaniard was at the bottom of it.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The judge-advocate In the Carter court martial certainly does not possess any of the attributes of Brminghams czar Of the police force. The first named individual is weeping for power to punish stubborn wit nesses, while the latter delegates unto him. self any old sort Of authority.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

It Is rumored in Pennsylvania that Mat thew Stanley Quay intends to run for gov ernor himself. He may as well, for the issue next fall will be Quayism anyway.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Spain will probably come to the con- clusIon that explosions never come singly. There must be an aftermath.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
The Final Struggle Coming.

From the Knoxville (Tenn.) Tribune,
 Whether the Maine was destroyed by ac- cident or otherwise, therefore, the results are likely to precipitate the struggle that has long been imminent.
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sospens;on of Judgment Asked

From the Atlanta, (Ga.,) Constitution.
 Thorough investigation into all the de- tails of the horrible affair is bound to disclose the full truth within the next 1ew days. When the responsibility is thus defi- nitelv fixed it will then be in order to dis cuss the affair at some length.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The Augusta, Ga., Chronicle says there will be lively scrimmage for Mr.. Cand- ler's vacated shoes, but it does not men, tion which pair 1t had in mind.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The Maine incident furnished lovely op- portunity for Little Joe' Wheeler to score one on his opponents in the race flor the congressional nomination.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

In the stress of the Cuban disaster Gov. Boies has no opportunity to pour into the public ear another change of mind on the financial question.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
A, Ex,,apation Called For.

From the Jackson (Miss.) Clarion-Ledger.
 Spain will be called upon for an expiana- tion and reparation, and this in manner that will not admit of temporlzing or deiay on her part
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

What has become of the McC'ay casng Is it possible that it was kiiled by that scrap of paper?
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
The Southern Press Discuss the Disaster and
 Its Causes.

From the Savannah (Ga.) Press.
 The explosion on board the United States batleship Maine in Havana harbor last night was an ugly affair.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
Williams for Consul

Washington, Feb. 1.-The president to- day sent to the senate the nomination of John T. Williams of North Carolina, to be consul at Sierra Leone, Afirca.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The Age-Heralds victorious fight saves the gas consumers of Birmingham ten thousand dollars year.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

No more gas extortions The people and The Age-Herald have overthrown the barons of extortionate prices.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Spain is the remaining balm to soothe the American conscience.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Chairman Walter Moore. his associates on the special gas committee of the coun-
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

Don't expect too much of Mir Reed s branch of congress. It contains 2l3 law yers, and only seven editors.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

The Maine mystery is unsolved, but 3ir- mngham has taken the step to get cheaper gas.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
THE BATTLEsHIP MAINE.

It is finally the reallty-doliar gas.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Business offce.. =. ...2s0 Editorial Rooms.... ... a. a. =. ... .2s1
The age-herald., 1898-02-18

DeLome is gone. and now brush with
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
suRsnnIprIoN RATES.

Remittances can be made by express postoffice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10
LATESTNEW&,

A joke landed James B. Carey in
jail at East st. Louis.
Eleven lives are known TO have
been lost in the recent theater disas-
ter at Detroit.
An accidental dynamite explosion
killed two men in a mine near James
town, CAL, on the I'd inst.
Trade statistics of tho United States
for ITO years disclose the fact that
while American exports are rapidly
gaining the import trade Is decreas-
ing. In former years import trade
exceeded that Of export
A French view Of England's un.
parallelled activity both on land and
sea in preparing for war is that
Britain intends to make q general
demonstration Of force to France in
order to forever settle the African and
other questions Of dispute between
the two nations.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. j. T. Pickett visited Mrs. II.
n. Sibley, Tuesday.
Mrs. j. q. Egan, of Shreveport, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. @. a..
Irion.
Mrs. J. O. Logan, of Vanceville,
was the guest of Mrs. J. NJ. Belcher,
Friday.
Mrs. Harris Nc Yea, OF Vanceville,
was the guest Of Mrs. I. H. Martin,
Tuesday.
Mr.. j. NJ. Scanland, Of San Fran
cisco, California, is visiting relatives
in Benton.
Misses Clara Goodwin and Hattie
Hall, of Midway, were the guests of
Misses Mollie and Sallie Vaughan,
Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Vickers, Of Gold
Point, has resigned her position as
governess, to come home and CON-
fort her sorrowing mother.
Miss Maggie Adger, who is at
tending school at Shreveport, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Benton
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed. Logan.
Rev. r. s. Collier, and Messrs. A.
J. Murff aud G. O. Gayle, returned
Friday evening from a few days
hunting expedition on Lake Biste-
neau. The result was 155 ducks.
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and intrigue, now told for the first
time; the series will consist of twelve

and intrigue, now told for the first
time; the series will consist of twelve
articlas, opening with historic scenes
at Charleston. The illustrations for
the serial ''Old Testament Heroes" !"
reproducing the famous master
pieces in art, and throwing new light
on the Bible as literature, brings
the masses in touch with the best
thought aud art of all ages.
Published at 91 Bedford street,
Boston, Mass; by Joe. NJ. Chapple,
at 81 q year.
The Overland Monthly, edited by
James Howard Bridge, has shown
decided improvement OF late. The
articles are OF a higher style, and it
is evidently the aim OF the publisher
to make the magazine more general
with feature of Southern literature.
Published by the Overland Month
" Publishing Co., sos Montgomery
street, San Francisco, Calf; at ten
cents q copy; 81 year.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10

LOST CHILD.-Ethel Waldron, is
missing from her home, and 500
reward is offered. She is aged Z
years, 4 feet in height; weight, 30
pounds, slim build; dark complex
ion, and dark hair; dark brown eyes;
small scar under jaw. She was ta-
ken from her home on September
%, 1897. School-teachers and chill
dren are requested to keep a lookout
for this little girl. The child is sup
posed to be in possession of j. G.
Mccoy, q music and school teacher.
j. 81. WALDRON,
(Box ~ Gas City, Indiana.
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Sale Of Goods,

Smith e. Edwards) No. "a. In First jus
vs. tice Peace Court, Boesier
Sam Jones. SParish, Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of q
~ writ Of fieri facias issued BY J. C. Bell,
Justice Of the First Ward OF the Parish OF
Bossier, La, favor of Smith Il Edwards
against Sam Jones. and to me directed, will,
at IL o'clock m., on the 18th day of November,
1893, at the Office of the said Justice of the
Peace, at Magenta, Parish of Bossier, First
Ward. offer for sale at public auction auction,
the following described property, to wit:
The above described property seized a. the
property Of defendant, Sam Jones.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
Of fappraisement.
This the 3rd day Of October, 1893.
J. 8. OVERCAST, Deputy
Sheriff, Bossier parish. La.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10

ASuRE SIGN OF CRouP.-Hoarseness
in q child that is subject to Group is a
sure indication of the approach Of the
disease. II Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared, it will
prevent the attack. Many mothers
who have croupy children always keep
this remedy at hand and find that It
saves them much trouble and worry.
1t can always be depended upon and
is pleasant to take. For sale by DR..
W. N. Abney, Druggist, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10

TIE BEST PLAsrER.-A piece Of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain g
Pain Balm and bound on to the affect
ed parts is superior to any plaster
When troubled with a pain in the
chest or side, or q lame back, give it
q trial You are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Pain Balm is also
q certain cure for rheumatism. For
sale by Dr.. W. N, Abney. Druggist
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10
Communication Homestead
Entry No. 64l6.

Land UHoo ct NatchitOches, La, !
October 5, 1888.
Notice il hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his in
tention to commute to final proof in support
before the Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, La, on November 18th, 1893, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 64l6-Thomas E.. Will
son- for the north halt of northwest quarter
of section %, and south half of southwest
quarter Of section 81, township q North,
range IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: w. r. White, Jim Peters,
J. F. Adair, Ivan, La; r. 'omas Keith, Hughes
Spur, La
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
October 49, 1893. 1ov17
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To Encourage Horticulture.

Fruit and berry growing and truck
farming are rapidly becoming extern
siee industries along the line Of the
Cotton Belt Reute. The early fruits
and vegetables from this section of
the country have already supplanted
similar products from Georgia, Ala
bama and Florida in the markets of
st. Louis, Memphis, Chicago and
Kansas City, and many other points,
owing to the accessibility to these
markets and the fact that the pro-
ducts can be placed in the markets
earlier in the season than the pro-
ducts from Georgia, Alabama and
Florida. Persons who have engaged
in this industry aloug the Cotton Belt
have been able to reap good return
upon their Investments.
Realizing the possibilities of this
industry, the Cotton Belt has taken
steps to encourage its growth, and
has secured the services Of Mr.. A. v.
Swaty, who will serve as Horticultu-
raj Agent for the road. He has had
many years experience in the raising,
handling and marketing of fruit,
berries and truck farm products gen.
orally, and it will be his duty to teach
persons now engaged in this line of
industry, or about to enter it, the
best improved methods for conduct
ing horticulture, etc. His services
will be free to all parties in the terri
tory contiguous to the Cotton Belt
Route, and persons contemplating
engaging in horticulture or truck
farming will receive valuable infor-
nation by addressing Mr.. Swaty.
His address will be Mt Selman,
Texas.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10

In obedience to Section of the Charter Of the
L Town Of Benton, authorizing the Mayor to
order an election to be hel on the 3rd Tuesday
in November, 1888, for the election Of the
Mayor and Five Councilmen for the town, to
serve for the ensuing term; /, K. B. Hill, Mayor,
do hereby order that an election be held on
the third Tuesday, the 18th day of November,
A. D., 1895, for the election Of one Mayor and
five Councilmen. Said election to be held under
tho election laws of the State, at the usual
polling place in said town.
and L. G. Smith, Commissioners, and Ed Lo
gan Clerk, to hold said election.
Done and signed, officially, this the 3rd day
Of October, 1893.
3. B. HILL Mayor.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10
The "compaaion's" New Calendar.


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delicacy Of design and richness Of
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publishers have endeavored to make
it the finest calendar of the century,
and readers Of 'The Companion
will not be disappointed in it. Those
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Young Explorers" Sir Clements
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changes constituted the Gregorian
calendar, or New Style.
The old style still prevails in Rus-
sia, Servia, Bulgaria, Greece, and
some eosall States Their time is
now twelve days behind, SO that New
Year with them falls on January l3
by our calendar. Egypt, in 1879,
adopted the Gregorian calendar,
while Turkey adheres to the lunar
year of IL months. Efforts are now
being made in Russia towards the
introduction of the aew style there.
France, Spain, Portugal aud other
Catholic countries at once adopted
the New Style, which made January
first New Years Day; Scotland fol-
lowed in 1880, Germany and other
countries, later. But, England held
to the Old Style until 1852, when she
was II days behind the true solar
time. Parliament adopted the Gre
gorian calendar, jumping the IL days:
It was September I'd one day and
September IA next day. The people
could not understand II, and in Lon
don mobs paraded the streets crying,
"Give us back our eleven days" be-
lieving that their lives bad been shor-
tened to that extent. January was
then fixed as New Years Day.
Until the eleventh century the
New Year in England began on De-
cember 25, Christmas Day; but from
then until 1852 the year began on
March 22th, and even now the En-
glish national financial year closes on
March II. The year 1752 IN Eng
land began on March Is, and the fol-
lowing year on January l, so that
the year 1852, for England, was only
nine months long-from March 25
to December 81. The date of Christ
mas varied only less than that Of the
New Year. The Eastern Church
observed Christmas on January 6;
the Abyssinians on June 81; the Ar
menians still call January Is Christ
mas Day. Some Churches celebra
brated it on March %, others on
September %; but Pope julius l,
about 1910, fixed Christmas Day on
December Is.
The Bossier banner., 1898-11-10
Homestead Eptrv No. Jl69.

Land Office at Natchitochee, La J
October 3, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton 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 November II, 1893, viz Homestead Entry
No. 5169-Scott Carter-for the northwest
quarter Of the southeast quarter and northeast
quarter of southwest quarter Of section II,
township 81 North, range IL West Louisiana
Meridian.
his continuous residence npon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Joseph Rivers, Lawson
Patten. Lewis Chafiin, and Jake McGlasson,
Of Rocky Mount, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
October 6, 1893. nov 10
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Registered EsseE Hogs.
r T. SANDERS e. SON are breeders Of
Ia. the celebrated black Essex Hogs. This
il the best HiA farmers hog. Write them or
call on them for prices.
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Notice

Is hereby given that Calvin Hall. convicted
1 at July term Of Court, Of shooting to kill,
will apply for pardon.
October 20, 1888. nov II
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Notice to TTespGsses's.
No hunting or fishing on my place will be
~ allowed. Trespassers will Be prosecuted
to the full extent Of the law.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, ,::::::::::::::::llovember 10, 1898.

DIN 4VNJ AVOAOA0Nd1
THURSDAY, ,::::::::::::::::llovember 10, 1898.
UURIOSIz1ES OF THE CAL-
ENDAR.
There are some curious facts con.
nected with tho days OF the week on
which centuries aud months begin.
No century can begin on a Wednes-
day, Friday or Saturday. The month
Of October begins with the same day
Of the week as January, except in a
leap year. September and December
also begin on the same weekday,
and SO do February, March and No.
vember. The first day Of May, June
and August never fall on the same
weekday on which any other month
begins. Aprland July always begin
on the same day Of the week. This
year January and October begin on
a Saturday; February, March and
November on Tuesday; April and
July on a Friday; September and
December on a Thursday; June on a
Wednesday; May on Sunday; Au-
gust on Monday. However, Leap
Year throws this out of line. Christ
mas always falls on the same day OF
the week as New Years Day, and a
year always ends on the same week
day as it began. Next year will
begin on Sunday, and there will be
thus fifty-three Sundays in the year,
q thing which last happened in 1893
and occurs only fourteen times in a
century. Only very rarely is the
number Of year square. In l849
it was the square of 1843. The pre-.
vious occasion was 1854, when it was
the square of 40, and in 1886 We
shall have the square of "A.
Almanacs have been known since
the days Of the Ancient Greeks.
From the Middle Ages down to our
own they were the repositories Of
astrological predictions, pandering to
the credulity Of the euperstitious.
They were principally instruments
tor computing time, and furnishing
tables of the days of the months.
The Anglo-Saxons carved the course
of the moon on notched sticks, which
they called Amonagth, hence the
name Almanac. Since then, the alma
nae has undergone many changes.
That the year has 365 days, twelve
months, 50 weeks, and begins on
January l, is about the extent of the
average knowledge Of chronology.
But, there are four kinds of years:
The sidereal year, the time required
for the moon to travel round the
earth II times. This is 354 days, 8
hours and 48 minutes long, and is
the Jewish year. It is II days shor-
ter than the solar year. To remedy
this the Hebrews add a 11th month
OF 80 days every third year; but even
then they are three days behind the
solar time.
The Solar year is the time in which
the earth completes one journey
round the sun. This 365 days, Eve
hours, 48 minutes, 49 seconds long.
The Siderial year, the time requi-
red for the earth to travel round the
sun and return to the same position
with respect to the sun and a given
fixed star, is 365 days, 6 hours, 8
minutes, 9 seconds.
The Anomalistic year is the period
in which the earth revolves from pee.
ihelion-the nearest point to the sun
back to perihelion again. The year
is 365 days, 6 hours, 13 minutes, ~
seconds long.
The Leap year is generally assum-
ed to be 3654 days long. By adding
q day every fourth year it is nearly
to the civil and astronomic time.
But, the year is really IL minutes and
II seconds short Of 3654 days, so
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AO0euA0 40 p0AoOAo ouu 0V0ASo VI tA0
month in caricature, one represent
ing the "G. 0. Party" as an elephant
asleep, ard beyond resurrection.
Lindley NJ. Keasbey has an interest
ing article on "The Nicaragua Canal
in the Light Of Politics." and Emory
R. johnson writes on "The Nicara-
qua Canal and our Commercial In
terests, " demonstrating the national
importance and commercial value of
the canal. The leading articles in
the principal magazines are reviewed
in q comprehensive manner, thus
giving to the reader a synopsis of
the best current literature of the
world, both domestic and foreign.
Published by the Review of Re-
views Co., 10 Astor Place, New York
city; at 25 cents a copy; 81 so year.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
comes in a new and improved form,
With a handsome cover in colors and
gold. It's price is reduced to ten
cents number; one dollar q year.
This is unquestionably q wise and
popular move on the part Of the
publishers; and the return of Mrs.
Frank Leslie to the editorship Of the
magazine assures for it q future as
brilliant as its past has been pros
porous
The November number is an e.
oeptionally good one: 1t contains an
illustrated symposium on ''Greater
America" with timely articles by
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, and Col. A. 4.
McC cClure, the veteran editor OF the
Philadelphia Times. Mrs. Frank
Leslie, who was born in New Or
leans, writes oharmingly and enter
tainingly Of "The Southern Wo-
man." Among the other contribu-
tors are: Frank r. Stockton, Louise
Chandler Moulton, DR.. Stephen H.
Emmens, Margaret E. sangster, R.
K. Munkittrick, and Henry Tyrrell.
Other writer's contribute special and
general articles, covering the field of
literature and topics of timely inter-
est to the reading world The illus
trations are very beautiful.
Address: Frank Leslie's Publish
ing House, 141 and 143 Fifth avenue,
New York city.
The Chautauquan, for November,
has an interesting article on the
Scanning Industry in the United
States," by Edward s. Judge; also, q
number of other articles of timely
interest, including "EngGsh Coloni-
zation in the Old World" by Eugene
Parsons; ''The Nicaragua Canal" by
Day Allan Wiley; and 'History as
it is Made," which covers the field
Of the most important events of the
past month. The illustrations ore
excellent.
Published at Meadville, Pa, at
81 q year.
The Confederate Veteran improves
with age. It contains fine illustra-
tions of ex-P President Jefferson Davis,
Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Maj. Gen.
Joseph E. Wheeler and his family.
It contains numerous historical and
biographical articles, interesting to
Southern readers, generally, and es-
pecially so to the veterans of the
':Lost Cause" Many of the articles
are illustrated, showing the once fa-
miliar features of veterans who have
crossed over the river and ssrest under
the shade of the trees"
Published, monthly, at Nashville,
Tenn, by s. A. Cunningham, at 81
per year.
In the National Magazine B. @.
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In the National Magazine B. @.
Flower discusses 1.-THE Gar and
Universal Peace" in a very able and
timely article; w. J. Reid describes
Trans-Siberian railway building, the
largest undertaking in railroad his
tory. 1.-THE Stories of q Confeder.
ate" begin in the November number,
and give much Of the inside history
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Proclamation Of Election

Sheriff and ex-oficio Auctioneer
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