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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-12
Cincinnati, /; Pittsburg, o.

Pittsburg, May n.-Peitz' three-bagger
and Hahns long fly won the game. The
three-bagger of Clarks in the ninth. and
Williams long fly failed to tie. because
two were out, and there you are. Ihe
nitching of Lever and Hahn was gilt
edged. making the game one of the light
est hitting contests of the season At
tendance, 1850. Score:
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9Oslssabie's Sale.

Cochran & Kelley No; rs: In ith 5ustice e
James Gardner. Hossier, La
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
~ writ of fieri facias issued by +. r. Garrett,
ish, La, in favor of Cochran Il Kelley and
against James Gardner, and to me directed
l have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder. at Mot,
La, IN the 4th ward in said parish, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, January Z,
1899, the following deribed property, to-wit:
The southeast quarter OF northeast quarter
and southwest quarter of northeast quarter,
and also, tract Of land to-wit: commencing at
southwest corner and run east along an open
line 40 rods, then north p rods, then west to
section line, then south along said line to point
ct beginning. containing acres, situated in
| southwest corner of northwest quarter of
southwest quarter Of section l, and known a.
the old Walker Chapel lot, in township .
range Il, containing Sc acres, with all build
ings aud improvements.
Also, northwest quarter of northeast quar-
ter and northeast quarter Of north vest quarter
of section ! 4, township -, range -, contain
ing 80 acres, more or less.
Also. one cotton planter. 1900 pounds cotton
seed, 1000 pounds corn fodder and two old plow
stocks
The above described property seized % the
property of defendant, James Gardner, under
said writ OF iieri facias.
Terms of Sale--Cash, subject to tho benefit
Of appr::isement.
Dated this, 18th day Of November, 1883
J. y. ALBUMS, Constable.
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Succession Sale.

Keith, deceased. }Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of an order of sale to Inc directed
ID from the Honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of Bossier, La, / will. on Mon
day, January 80, 1899. at the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La, within the legal hours
OF sale, proceed to sell. at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, tho following
described property. to wit:
The northeast quarter of northeast quarter
and south half of northeast quarter of section
one (1) less four acres sold to c. L. Tidwel,
township twenty (2O), range twelve Q2);
also, southeast quarter of section thirty six
i36l, township twenty one t2il, range twelve
ll2), and acres, being certain strip or parcel
of land lying west of Shreveport and Concord
road, on west side of southwest quarter of
southwest quarter of section thirty one t3t),
township twenty-one t2l), range eleven (ll),
containing in all, l63 acres. more or less, with
improvements thereon, and situated in Bossier
parish.
Also, 2 mules, eponies, l wagon, 3 head of
cattle, sewing machine, shot gun, lot plows
and gear and lot household and kitchen furni-
ture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the apprasemcnt or
two-thirds thereof be bid, else on a credit of
IL months, according to law.
A. X. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer
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Consolidated Homestead
ErfriaS.
Land Office at Natclitoches, La, I

Land Office at Natclitoches, La,
November 20. 1898. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settlers have filed notice of thler
intention to make final proof in support OF
their claims, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, La, on January 6, 1893, viz: Home
stead Entry No. 5ls7-Gus Jimmerson- tor
the east halt of southeast quarter of section "a,
township II North, range Il West, LOUISIANA
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Spencer Johnson, Abe
Owens, Sam Hayes and j. G. Hodges, OF
Haughton, La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 5l82-Spencer
Johnson-tor the northeast of the northeast
quarter of sec ion "a, township II North,
range - West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Gus Immersion, Abe Givens,
Sam Hayes and J. e. Hodges OF Haughton,
La
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 4S59-Ahraham
Owens, Jr. for the southwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section 6, township Il
North, range IL West, Louisiana MERIDIAN
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Spencer johnson, Sam Hayes,
Gus Jimmerson and j. G. Hodges, of Haugh-
ton, La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 524o-Samuel
Hayes--tor the northeast quarter of section
II, township II North, range II West, Louisi
ana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
| Of said land, viz Spencer Johnson. Abe Owens
| Gus Jimmerson and j. G. Hodges, Of Haugh
ton, La
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
Decemher1, 1893. JAMS
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BIBLE BRILLIANTS.

AS thou hast said, so must we do,
Ezra x, ~.
They that observe lying vanities
forsake their own mercy-Jonah ii, 8.
The fire shall ever be burning upon
the altar; it shall never go out
Leviticus vi, Is.
A froward heart shall depart from
me: | will not know wicked per-
son.-Psalm ci, 3.
For by me thy days shall be null
tiplied, and the years of thy life shall
be increased.-Proverbs ix, II.
The foolishness of man perverteth
his way: and his heart fretteth
against the Lord.-Proverbs 10, 3.
Cease my son, to hear the instruc-
ton that causeth to err from the
words of neutrality-suspicious., 10, q.
Arise; for this matter belonged
unto thee; We also will be with thee;
be of good courage and doit.-Ezra
"A.
Hear thou from thy dwelling
place, even from heaven; and when
thou nearest, forgiye.-Ii. Chroni-
cles vi, 81.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an
abomination to the Lord: but the
prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs XIV, s.
And herein do I exercise myself,
to have always conscience void of
offence toward God, and toward
men.--Acts xiv, 16.
Wait on the Lord: and keep his
way, and he shall exalt thee to in
berit the land; when the wicked are
cut off, and thou shalt see it,
Psalm 81, 81.
Let your heart therefore be per-
feet with the Lord our God, to walk
in his statutes, aud to keep his CON-
maudments, as at this day.-I. Kings
viii, 81.
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Avoyelles Blade: Act No. 153 OF
the last General Assembly of Louis
lana is daisy in the way of reform.
Five hundred dollars year paid to
each of the six Commissioners for
performing work thai will occupy
their time for only week or ten
days! But, why demonstrate against
snch digs at the public treasury
Talent, political savoir faire, is at q
premium, and the poor taxi payer
must spoon forth the sheckels and 60
about his lone and dreary way, con.
tent that it is not worse. Alas, fol
the days of democratic simplicity
We believe in old time religion, but
have almost despaired of ever again
seeing old time political honesty.
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Homestead Entry No. 52i9.

Land Office at Natchitoches. La, J
November 70 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clork of the District Court at benton, La,
on January & 1899 viz: Additional Home
stead Entry No. 52i9-isa,n Wi;sis--for te
southwest quarter CT northwest Gna-tec of
section 30, township - North, range ii West,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
said land. viz: Ros8er Dankhead. Charles
Goings, Judson McGee and Dave Bryant, of
Emma, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register
December l. 1898 iau5
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C0ssStWb2e'S Sale.

NJ. Moch } No. 2i9. In Fifth JUS
Va. }tice's Court, Bossier Par
Dy virtue of writ of teri facias Issued in
ID the above entitled suit, and to me direct
ed, have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction to the last and highest bidder,
at the residence of defendant, Dow Scott, in
ward ), Bossier parish, La, within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, January 81, 1899,
One colt, mead CATTLE hogs, 200 bundles
fodder, more or less; 500 pounds seed cotton,
more or less; 3 bee gums, and head turkeys.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant, Dow Scott.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
of appraisement.
J. L. KEITH, Constable, Ward 5.
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A new and revised edition of
"Uncle Remus; His Songs and His
Sayings" has just been issued by
ID. Appleton & Co., New York. 1t
is printed on good, durable paper.
and contains 112 fine illustrations,
by A. B. Frost. The book abounds
with quaint and humorous stories
plantation legends and folk lore,
written in Mr.. Joel Chandler Har.
ris' easy and charming style. 1t is
just the book for little Children
Sent by mail for 50.
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Up in civilized q Indiana, at Evans
vile. five boys ranging in age from
ten to twelve years, were given IS
lashes each Tuesday, by order of the
Police Court, for stealing some old
washboilers. Their yells could be
heard for blocks away. One of the
boys was so weak after the fogging
that he could scarcely walk from the
police station.
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Honter Brothers } No. 1927. In District
VS.. Court, Booster Parish,
Joe Benjamin. La.
by virtue ola writ of seizure and sale issued
I'D in the above entitled suit, and to me
directed, 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, on Saturday, February
IL. 1899, the following described property, to-
wit
Lot seven (1, of Block "A," as per map and
survey of the town of Benton by G. McClena-
CHAN, Surveyor, containing and 80, 100 acres,
being 300 feet north and south by 800 feet east
and west together with dwelling and othor
buildings and improvements thereon.
The above described property seized az the
property of the defendant, Joe Benjamin.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit of
apprasement, to pay and satisfy the SUM OF
one thousand dollars, with 8 per cent. interest
per annum interest thereon from June "A, 1897,
and all cost of suit, including per cent. on
said sum and interest as attordey's fees, and
according to law.
Ar. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, January ), 1899.
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One of the most picturesque routes
OF travel in America is the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Railway
system. 1t traverses the prettiest
and most romantic portions of a
country rich in scenery, tradition
and history. 1t is the most direct
route to Washington City, and Vir.
ginia. The road is we'll equipped,
maintains a fast schedule, and the
officials are attentive and obliging.
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Homestead Entry No. 526l,
Land Office at Natchitoehes.

Land Office at NatchitOches. La,
December >. 1898. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, aud that said proof viii be made before
the Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on January -, 1899, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 526l-Britt MaTshall-for the north half
Of southeast quarter of section %, township
II North, range II West Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: John Williams, Dave Griffin,
Isaac Williams and Pierce Brown, Koran, La
EDW d PHILLIPS, Register.
December 8, 1881 ian II
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Homestead Esatry No. $3.50,
Land Office at Natchitoches La,

Land Office at Natcltoches La, J
December %, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof of his claim. and that
said proof will be made before Clerk District
Court at Benton, La on February3, 1899. viz:
Homestead Entry No 57S0-William r. Blake
more-for the north half of southwest quarter,
southwest quarter of northeast quarter and
northwest quarter of southeast quarter of
section 8, township Is North, range ii West
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: Henry johnson. of Koran.
La; Holland Lawson, Jim Owens and Jack
Green, of Knox Point, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
December 90, 1898. feb2
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The card of Mr.. John Bash, dealer
in and manufacturer of boots and
shoes, Shreveport, will be found in
this issue Of the Banner. MIR. Bash
has made this business the study of
a lifetime, and has devoted his en-
tire time and attention to perfecting
himself in its details. He keeps
only such goods as will give salts
faction to the trade, and at moderate
prices. You will be satisfied with
his goods and his workmanship.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
Thursday, :::::::::::::::::::::::lanuary 5, 1899.
ELECTION or SENATOR'S.

The present un-Democratic sys-
tenn of choosing United States Sen
ators is the work of such men like
Alexander Hamilton. They dis
trusted the ability Of the people to
govern themselves, and they sought
to establish as one branch of the
National Congress a body similar
to the English House of Lords-su-
perior to the people and not respon-
sible to them.
These aristoorats distrusted the
people, and there are some who do
so now. Some of these would-be
usdrpers Of the rights of the people
talk of the irresponsible majority
as though any other power than q
majority of the people were recog-
nized in the United States. We
hear, also, from Republican speak
ers and Republican newspapers, ut
terances about tho ''license of the
masses" and the instability of
popular sentiment" They mean to
insinuate that some power does or
should exist superior to the popular
WITH.
Fortunately, however, such sent;
ments are held by only few peo-
pie. No such power can exist in a
Republic. The great majority are
firmly convinced that the people
should have more, rather than less,
voice in the affairs of Government
This conviction will ultimately re-
suit in the election of United States
Senators by direct vote, and the
election of President of the United
States by a direct vote OF the people.
The Senatorial matter will be set
tied first. That will be the first step
towards raform. The Senate of
the United States-as a body-has
degenerated from an intellectual,
honest and dignified body to an ig-
norant mass of rich men, corrupt
vnlgarians, corporation lackeys, and
bribe-takers.
Considering the corruption of the
Senate the change could only be for
the better. Like the English House
of Lords, the Senate must be "men-
ded or ended" aud as the people
possess the power they are likely to
mend it by scouraging the million,
aires, and their bribe- takers, out OF
the Capitol. This can be done by
Senators by direct vote
Of the people.
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How TO PREVENT PNEUMoNIA.-You
are perhaps aware that pneumonia al
ways results from a cold or from an
attack of la grippe. During the cpl
demic of Ia grippe few years ago
when so many cases resulted in pneu-
monia, it was observed that the attack
was never followed by that disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was used. It counteracts any tendency
of cold or la grippe to result in that
dangerous disease. It is the best
remedy in the world for bad colds and
Ia grippe. Every bottle warranted.
For sale by DR.. W. NJ. Abney.
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Homestead Entry No. 1855,
Land Office at Natchitoches. La,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
December y, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has fled notice of her
intention 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 February 3, 1899. viz: Homestead Entry
No. &S5-Lydia Collier-for the northwest
quarter of northeast quarter and northeast
quarter of northwest quarter of section l3,
township 20 North, range Il West Louisiana
Meridian.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Derry Mcdonnell, Winston
johnson, Ed. Robinson and John Reid, of
Midway, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
December 90, 1898. feb 2
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.Jewelry Store.

This week will supply every de-
mand at prices to meet all competi-
tors. Our stock of medium high
class goods is sufficient to satisfy all
purchasers. Diamonds in rings, in
brooches, and artistic designs of
jewelry. Silverware from the small
est to most expensive. This week
means rush at our store-the ear
lier YOU come the better attention
you get.
2O2 Texas Street,
Shreveport, La.
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Town Council Proceedings.
Benton, La, JAN. 3, 1899.

Town Council met pursuant to
adjournment, with Hon. r. d. Webb,
Mayor, presiding.
On motion, Ii. Neeson was elected
Secretary.
Minutes of last meeting read.
On motion of DR.. Irion, the min.
utes Of October 18th be corrected so
as to show that the report Of the
Committee appointed to examine the
accounts of the Treasurer and Mar
shall, and certain charges of miscor-
duct on the part of the Marshal, was
received and acted upon before the
Council elected a successor to j. A.
Hubbard, Marshal.
Committee reports being next in
order, the Street Commission asked
for further time; which was granted.
On motion, the Council went into
the election of officers, when Mr.. W.
J. Martin was elected Town Mar
shall.
Councilman L. G. Smith was nom.
mated aud unanimously elected
Treasurer.
On motion of DR.. Irion, That in
stead of a Street Commission, we
have a Street Commissioners 10 take
charge of the streets, under the d.
rection of the Town Council, to be
appointed by the Mayor. Carried.
On motion of DR.. Irion, perma-
nent committee of three DO appoint.
ed on Finance. Carried.
On motion, a committee of two,
with the Mayor, be appointed to
draw up set of rules and by laws
for the benefit of the Town Council
Carried.
The Mayor then appointed DR.
Irion as Street Commissioner.
On Fiuance-Mr. Gayle aud Mr.
Be!cher, with lIr. Creswell as Chair,
man.
| On Rules and By-Laws-hir. l.. G
Smith, with DR.. Irion and tbs May.
or.
On motion Of Mr.. Belcher, a com.
mittee of three, including the May.
or, was appointed to investigate the
law in regard to the requirements Of
a Board Of Health, and report a,
the next regular meeting, when the
Mayor appointed DR.. Iriou and Mr.
j. II. Belcher.
Councilman Gayle an account o.
Jos. Adger, agent of Z. 2. Stubs
for 36S9 feet of lumber. On motion
the same was approved and ordered
paid.
!, On motion, of DR.. Irion, the May
or was instructed to present tb.
| noncupfa of Tim Nnr, "; ec;oporc ~
Election-S3 each-to the Polio,
Jury for payment. Carried.
On motion, the amounts due til,
) printer and ex- Mayor were approved
and authorized to be paid.
No other business being brough
up, the Council adjourned to tn
next regular meeting.
II. NELSON. Clerk.
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st. Louis Republic: New Orleans,
which was acquired from its Latin
owners about ninety-five years ago,
adopted the American custom last
month of building sewers.
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A Congress of the National Prison
Association of the United States will
be held in New Orleans from January
81 to "a, inclusive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-01-05

Havana was evacuated by the
Spaniards Sunday and the Americans
took possession. The city was quiet.
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It is estimated that the deepening
of Southwest Pass, below New Or
leans, will cost s13,5OO,0o0.
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Red River plantation f03
Rent.

T will, on Saturday, January IA, 1899, at the
L Court House door, in the town OF Benton
La, lease to the highest bidder, the south part
of Buck Hall Plantation. for the year 1899.
A. X. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, January 5, 1899.
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An American syndicate has obtain
ed concession in Ecuador to build a
railroad and operate a bank.
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The fastest train III the world is to
put on between New York and San
Francisco. The present schedule
will be reduced thirteen hours.
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The Berea College of Kentucky has
an endowment of 100000.
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Glen Cove Qndiaua) Advocate:
Happy is the man who has not bus
mess in the Courts. Though courts
are necessary institutions and every
citizen must make up bis mind to
make some sacrifice in the way of
witness and jury duty, yet every one
should remember that courts are not
necessary to settle business affairs
between honest men, nor to make
good men respect the rights of
others. The man who can be de-
pended upon to do right only so far
as the law defines and the courts
compel is fellow who should be re.
moved from the country. Gener-
ally speaking, the man who has the
least business in courts is the most
prosperous and trustful.
Any Two reasonable men can set
tie their business difficulties cheaper
aud more equitably than can be
done in the courts; and, when the
business is so arranged the persons
remain better friends. A man who
gains suit is often the loser-he
could have compromised with his
neishbor for perhaps less than his
lawyers fees, and both would have
saved money.
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Four brothers married four sisters
at Trail, O., Tuesday.
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The Lost Heir" SWindIe.

n. Y. World: United States Con-
suls in England and other countries
have warned the public against the
schemors who are always advertising
for Cost heirs" to large estates.
But, it seems to do no good. Some
people are born to be swindled, and
there are a great many of them; and
nothing can prevent them from meet
ing their destiny.
"There exists in Western Pennsyl-
vania and Eastern Ohio about half
dozen Associations, to some of which
perhaps one thousand persons are
paying monthly dues, having for
their ostensible object the recovery
of estates valued at millions of dol
lars. Some of these are Gin chan
cery," of course, and money is needed
to recover them. Among these asso-
Citations is one to recover the estate
of Francis Drake, the pirate; and
another to recover that of Laftte,
the pirate of the Gulf Coast. The
truth is that neither of these pirates
left an estate; yet, there are plenty of
people who care so little for reputa-
ton that they will stultify the family
name for the hope of wealth"