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Emma,

Messrs. S. P. Johnston, C. c..
Cozby and c. T. Floyd, made a
trip to Shreveport last week.
Garden plants have begun 10
grow since the rain. Gardens
have grown very slow on account
OF cool nights.
Farmers seem to think since
the rain they will have to move,
if they wish to overtake lost time
in order to keep down the grass
and weeds.
Rev. Ledbetter, of Minden, will
fill an appointment at this place
the third Sunday at ii O'Clock
We should turn out to hear his
discourse. Remember, you can
not hear a good sermon or respond
to an honest appeal but you are
made the better by it. Even a
cordial handshake often dispels q
mountain of gloom. Life is far
too short not to work, and eterni.
ty too long not to be prepared.
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Homestead Entries.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoshes.

department. OF the interior,
Land Office at Natchitoshes,
March %, 1903.
otto is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before Clerk of District Court at
Benton, La, on May Is, 1903, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 6979- Henry
Tyler, of Emma-for the south half OF
southwest quarter and northwest quarter
OF southwest quarter of section 3, town.
ship q North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Jesse Dixon, Hamp Bryant and Bossier
Bankhead, OF Emma, La; James North
colt, of Antrim, La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 1866
Alfred Harris, OF Ivan--for the southeast
quarter OF southwest quarter of section
5, and north half of northwest quarter
OF section 8, township 81 North. range
II West, Louisiana Meridian. He names
the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: General G. Carter. Jesse
Dixon, George Minton, Frank Woodland.
all Of Ivan, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
April 2, 1903. may ia
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UNDER THE MAGNOLIAS.

"Under the Magnolias," by
Mrs. T. G. Dorman, of Arcadia,
Louisiana, is a literary gem-a
delightful tale of love; a joyous
story, redolent of youth and
the glory of the morning. There
is an atmosphere about the book
which gives it touch of novelty
and fresh interest, fascinating
from beginning to end. The au-
thor has preserved the atmosphere
of the reconstruction time in Lou
isiana with singular correctness
and fer,e, and she has given sig
nificance to situations, which,
without her vigorous pen, might
never have been brought to the
attention of the general reader.
She has risen capitally to the re-
quirements of a very interesting
theme. We add our need of adj
mirat;on to the author of so charm
ing a story, containing many ele-
ments of originality, and unfolded
in a manner most uncommonly
good.
'4Under the Magnolias'' is well
done and delightfully."- told. A
bit of literature that makes ex-
ceedingly pleasant reading. A
welcome addition, well worth buy
ing for its wealth of color and in
cident and action.
The book will be sent postpaid
by the Abbey Press, Publishers,
lii Fifth Avenue, New York, for
$3.50.
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On motion and second, That the Con-
stables in each ward or precinct, or other
person as may be selected by this body,
be employed to assess the Per Capita
Road Tax, as now levied for road pur-
poses, at the same price as now paid by
law for other assessment purposes, and
under the discretion of this body, they
may be the collectors of said tax upon
giving a good and sufficient bond. Said
Constables, or other persons as may be
selected for said services and duties. are
to assess in an alphabetical manner each
and every able bodied male inhabitant
between the ages Of 18 and s. years. and
put their postofice address, and return
the said lists for revision to this body at
their July meeting for review; the Police
Jury to furnish books for said purposes.
Should, under the discretion of this
body, the said above who actas assessors
be selected as collectors of the above
tax, it shall be their duty to diligently
collect from each and every person so
assessed, and should they fail to collect
said tax it shall be their duty to present
those delinquent to the Grand Jury at
their first session after the first day of
January the names of each person who
has failed to pay said tax. Said tax shall
be due on the first September and de-
linquent on the first day of November in
each and every year.
Resolved, That this body appoint an
assessor from each ward, at this meeting,
to assess the Per Capita Road Tax, and
in the case the appointees fail or refuse
to serve, that the member or members of
said wards are hereby empowered to APP
point one that will serve. The following
are hereby appointed:
Ward 1-Chas. E. Jacobs.
Ward Wv. H. Horton.
Ward 81. T. Many.
Ward An. w. Cason.
Ward 5-B. r. Nash.
Ward 81. w. Oneal.
Adopted April Is, 1903.
T. ]. TDWELL, President.
3. Il. NASH, Clerk. [may %
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Savings Deposits.
Merchants and Farmers, Rar,.

Merchants and Farmers, Bar. s.
Spring and Texas streets, Shrs.uses 49, 8
The savings deposits Of this n es
Gne os tt 81 d Ties popular
annum is allowed on all sums Of ~ ~ s
lar and upwards remaining On 49,:
three or more calendar months
When made during the first thrs. s
OF any month, interest is aliowss
these deposits as if made on the a. /. ~
in the month. Interest on ali an.aa w
drawn will be payable on the fr.t h. n
OF February and August, and intsss
not then withdrawn is added to tia -, -
elpie,, thereby giving depositors -. .
pound interest. Ns ~
Deposits may be made by mar, /.
women or minors in their own nan.s ss!
Facilities are given depositors "A a. 81
money. = = ii
Deposits made for a longer per;oat,s
six months draw higher rate thar -
binary savings deposits. Z
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Application for Administration

Application for Administration.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
Succession OF Robert Minis, ST., de-
ceased,
Notice is hereby given that D. J.
IN McAnn has this day filed his appli-
cation to be appointed administrator of
the succession Of Robert Minis, ST., de-
ceased. Now, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition be
not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant viii be
appointed administrator Of said success
sion as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF Office, at Benton, La. on this.
the 18th day Of May, 1908.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk,
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Homestead Entry No. 1862.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches.
A FRIEND.

April Il, lSU3.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice
If his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said PROOF
will be made before Clerk District Cour
It Benton, La, On June 10, 1903, viz:
Homestead Entry 8562-Samuel Bryant,
Of Mot, La.,-for the northwest quarter
IT section 8, township % North, range
II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: S. P.
Johnston, of Emma, La; E. E. Cason
and NJ. w. Cason, of Ansel, La, w.
Allen, of Mot, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
April ~, 1908. june II
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Homestead Entry No. 6O45.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
nona rtnent ~ fbo intor;or

1
Department of the Interior, !
April is, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court at Benton, La, on June 6, 1908,
VIZ: Homestead Entry No. 6945-Frank
Woodland, for the heirs OF Harriet Smith.
deceased-for the west half of southeast
quarter and east half of southwest quar-
ter of section Is, township q North.
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Albert
Carter, Joseph Rivers, General G. Carter
and Scott Carter, all OF Ivan, La.
]: ERNEST BREDA, Register.
April q, 1903. june4
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Homestead Entry No. 1896.

department OF the Interior.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
April 8, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof in
support OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk Of District
Court, at Benton, La, on May %, 1903,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 1885
Spencer Cook, tutor for the minor heirs
OF Sarah Mcconnell, deceased-for the
west half;of southwest quarter and
southeast quarter Of carbohydrates of
section 5, and northwestqua of north
west quarter of section 8, township 20
North, range II West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: Jenkins
Gay, E. ]. Bryant, Sam johnson, David
Woodland, all Of Ivan, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
April IS, 1903. may I'll
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Taken UD

Py w. e. Ivey, at his place near Ben
II ton, La, on February I, 1903, and
posted on March 26, 1903, and estrayed
before me, the undersigned authority.
on April q, 1903, one dark brown mare
mule, about IS hands high and about 10
years old. No branks. Appraised at
IS. Unless the owner comes forward,
proves property and pays charges, the
said mule viii be sold at the Court House.
n Benton, La, on Saturday, June 6.
1903. r. G. ST1NSON,
Justice Peace, Ward 2, Bossier Par, La.
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Died


At Carterville, May 6, 1903, Mr..
Samuel Hilburn, aged 80 years.
He was a citizen of this State IS
CORRESPONDING from Mississippi
to Louisiana in 1847. He lived a
Christian for many years, and
died happy in the Lord. He leaves
; dear wife, two daughters and
two sons, and a number of rela-
tives and friends to mourn his
loss; but their loss was his gain,
in a better land than this.
A FRIEND.
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11S Texas Street, Shreveport, La.

y" are members of the Shreveport;
w Board of Trade and have access
to all the latest cotton news.
Our facilities for storing, insuring anG
selling cotton are equal to those Of any
house in the city.
We will make liberal cash advances oil.
:onsignments Of cotton.
We sell every description of Rea
Estate, and always have on hand ar
attractive list to offer.
We rent houses and farms, collect
rents, make prompt remittances, look
over assessments and pay taxes for non-
residents.
We want patronage and expect to merit
same by strict attention to business.
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Died.:

At Carterville, Bossier parish,
April Is, 1903, Mrs. Ida Hilburn.
She was good Christian woman,
and well beloved by all who knew
her. She leaves a husband and
our little children to mourn her
ieath. The place is vacant thai
IAN never be filled.
A FRIEND.
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Butler says an obstinate man
doesn't hold opinions, they hold
him, and it may be observed the
worse the opinion the tighter the
grip.-Memphis News.
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well contract, already under way in the
District and but short distance above it.
Temporarily deferring the construction
of the new levee at Pat Cash's 10000
cubic yards), Withdrawing the enlarge
ment Of the Mercer Levee from contract
GO, 900 cubic yards), and the State un-
dertaking the construction of the new
levee at Van Hoose' st sc, 900 cubic yards,
the number of cubic yards of earthwork
for which the District is called upon, at
this time to provide, is, therefore, re-
duced from 500, 900 to CSC, 900 cubic yards.
The care and preservation Of the levees
in the District is still not receiving proper
attention from the authorities, and unless
intelligent and systematic measures are
soon inaugurated to check the abuses to
which the line is in many places often
subjected and to repair deficiencies al
ready caused by abuses and the wear and
tear OF time, its security as whole
cannot long be relied upon.
Respectfully submitted,
The BOARD OF STATE ENGlNEERs,
Per FRANK M. KERR,
Assistant State Engineer.
After reading and discussing
Capt. Kerr's report, it was moved
by Mr.. Moss and duly seconded,
that the work of charging the
Mercer levee be withdrawn, and
build the exte n zion to the Dortch
levee, and /. r. Bobbitt awarded
the contract at same price per
cubic yard, as price of the Mercer
enlargement. Carried.
Upon motion of Mr.. Moss, duly
seconded and carried, Capt. F. M.
Kerr was authorized and empow-
cred to contract with the said l.
r. Bobbitt for the Dortch extern
sion Levee.
Moved by Mr.. Moss, and duly
seconded, That the offer of the
State to build the new levee at
Van HOSES as an extension to
the State contract for the Gold
Dust Hopewell levee be accepted
Ind approved. Carried.
After the discussion of the i'm
portance of building of new levees,
it was moved by Mr.. Moss and
duly seconded, That new levees
be built at scopeni and Rough
and Ready. Carried.
Upon motion of Mr.. Moss, duly
seconded and carried, The Secre-
AIRY was authorized and instruct
ed to advertise for sealed bids on
the Scopeni and Rough and Ready
levees. Bids to be received up to
| o'clock P. M. first Thursday,
Oath day. in June, 1908; the
Levee Board reserving the right
20 reject any and all bids.
Several claims for emergency
work during high water in March,
1903, (Which were not presented
1t our last meeting), were pre-
sented, but no action was taken
on same. These claims were de-
ferred until meeting on first Thurs
lay in June, when the Board will
make necessary provisions for the
payment of all approved emer-
yency work claims
A communication from B. w.
Marston, of East Point, La, was
chen read by Secretary, but no
action was taken on same.
Upon motion of Mr.. Caplis,
duly seconded and carried, the
Board adjourned to meet again on
first Thursday in June, 1903, to
receive the bids on the Scopeni
and Rough and Ready leyees.
W. B. MCCORMICK, President.
T. N. BRADEN, JR., Sec'y.
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There is an epidemic Of rabies
in st. Mary parish, this State.-
Thirteen persons were bitten by
mad dogs on last Thursday.
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e. w. JACKSON.
MERCHANT TAILOR.

Cults from $10up pants from $3.26uR
~ Cleaning and dyeing done; alive
guaranteed. Anything made to ordqs
o22 Market street, Shreveport. Sd
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To Trespassers.

No hunting or other trespassing will
~ be allowed on our place, under
penalty of the law.
j. A. FORD.
M. L. FORD.
April q, 1903.
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Ogilvie-Harper
Printing Co, Ltd.
SHREVEPORT, LA.
21O Milan Street, Phone 8
Saddlery and
Buggies*

am pleased to call the attention Of W
\ readers Of the Banner to my line q
Saddles, Harness, Horse Blankets, La
Robes, etc. make specially Of ~
pairing. Have the best equipped Won
shop in North Louisiana. Your patroe<
age solicited. Respectfully,
r. p. MORTON,
2O3 Texas Street, Shreveport, ~,
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Official
Ordinances

Adopted by Police Jury of Bossier Par
ish at regular session held April IA to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
A Brothers Tribute.
From The State, Jan. 20.

The knightly soul Of the brave man,
loyal friend and devoted brother whose
name has graced these columns since
the birth of The State, twelve years
ago, has crossed the river and the
paths his willing feet have trod shall
know him no more. But along their
WAYS. from the seed he sowed, flowers
are blooming and the air he loved to
breath, the air of his native State, is
sweet with the incense OF his noble
words and deeds.
To die for his State, even by the
loathly hand that struck him down, was
sweet to him. During the four days
of mortal agony that followed his
cruel wounding no words save those OF
love and sympathy for his bereaved
kindred passed his lips. He died with
his face to God, gentleman IN
afraid.
With heavy hearts his work is taken
up by those who loved him well, and
in his name the State is pledged
anew to the principles for which he
gave his life.
Ambrose E. Gonzales.
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In an editorial tribute to n. G:
Gonzales in his paper, The Richmond
News, A. B. Williams has the follow
ing to say about the murder:
The information so far given to the
public, shows the case to be one OF
deliberate murder, done to avenge IN
iuries of more than four months ago.
If the thing had been done in hot
blood, Immediately after the provoca-
ton, or if some warning had been
given so that there would have been
anything like a fair division of the
risk or the assaulted man might have
had showing for his life, the case
would be different.
AS it is, South Carolina is on trial
before the country, and the country
will watch with acute interest to see
whether her courts and iuries can cope
with crime Ike this. She has in heI
annals long and bloody list of un-
avenged slaughter, the victims in
cluding some of her best and most use
full citizens. This case puts her on
trial again.
The personal popularity or unpopu-
larity of the victim should not be con-
sidered, and the country lookingi on
will not justify or condone considera,
tion of it.
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Eyerybody's Magazine.

Everybody's Magazine begins most
India" The Courts of the Rajahs. :"
This is apropos of the great "durbar"
at Delhi. Both text and illustrations
are graphic exponents of the India Of
the past and the India Of today.
Justus Miles Forman's exquisite love
story, Journeys End" is concluded !;
Alfred Henry Lewis takes, for his
third article in the series, "Great
Days in Great Mems Lives, the force
full part played by Franklin in nego-
tiating with England the Treaty of the
Peace of Paris. There is stunning
character study of the adventurous
Englishmau, Sir Rajah Brooke" A
Viking of the East, :" by H. S. Garfield.
An account of Miss Jane Addam OF
Hull House and what she has done for
the poor of Chicago will be found very
interesting. Booker 7. Washington
continues "Work With the Hands, :"
with the fourth paper of his autobio-
graphical example. Oscar King
Davis's incidents of Service in the
Philippines and China,'' is full Of
thrilling stories Of courage drawn
from several campaigns. THE New
Medical Science Of Prevention" +" by
Doctor Thomas L. Stedman is a time
ly exposition of the real value Of
physical culture. In the matter Of short
stories there is 1.-The Rapier of
Ferrara,' by Atherton Brownell, a
dramatic love story: Hygeia at the
Solito," by o. Henry, and a Japa-
nese Gentleman" by G. V. G.
Mathews, the latter japanese Wash
ington love story.
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THE WoOEMEM BANQUET.
The installation of Officers of Hollywood
Camp w. of w. and the Annual Ban
quet---Two Hundred Woodmen
Present.

The annual meeting of Hollywood
Camp, No. 19, Woodmen of the World,
at which the officers elected to serve
during 1903 were installed with full
form aud ceremony in accordance with
the ritual Of the order, was held in
the Camp Hall Wednesdy night There
was large attendance of Woodmen,
nearly 200 of the camp membership
being present.
Following the installation and bust
ness meeting the annual banquet was
served in the Ducker & Bultman hall,
where tables were laid for the large
number of Woodmen and few invited
guests of the Camp.
The hall and the tables were taste
fully decorated for the occasion and
an abundance of substantials as well
as dainties and delicacies we're pro-
vided to tempt the appetite of the
sturdy Woodmen. The banquet was
prepared and served under the direc-
tion of the ladies' Of the First Baptist
Church, and theyosucceeded in furnish
ing most satisfactory and thoroughly
enjoyable repast and their manage
ment of the entire affair cannot be too
highly praised. It was no small un-
dertaking to prepare and serve a ban
quet for two hundred men, and to
make of it a complete success, is to
merit conrgatulation.
Only four regular toasts were pro-
posed by Mr.. L. I. Parrott, the chair
man of the committee of arrange
ments and master Of ceremonies. The
responses were in keeping with the
occasion and responsive to the senti-
ments proposed. The speeches were not
lengthy, yet much was said that was
we'll considered and worthy of recol-
lection. The toasts were as follows:
Holly Wood Camp-May it stand
always upon the broad principles Of
true fraternity. Con. Com. G. N.
Hurst.
Our Country-By the wisdom and
devotion of her statesmen. may she be
safely guided past all dangers, and
become forever the worlds beacon
light Of genuine liberty. Hon. H.
Frank Wilson.
Our State-Let her tragic past be our
glory; her present hopes our inspira-
tion, and her future destiny our chief
concern. Col. j. M. Knight.
Our Homes-The basis of our civil
ization-The source from which must
come those virtues that make great
people. Rev. j. Fl. Thacker.
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TAX BBIURgS FOR 1908.
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY,
OFFICE OF

COUNTY AUDi2Oh, SUMlEh COON11.
SUMTER, S. c., Dec. 5, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that Twill attend,
in person or by deputy, at the following
places on the days indicated respectively.
for the purpose Of receiving returns of
personal property and poll taxes for the
fiscal year commencing January 1st, 1903.
At Office. Sumter, S. c., at al other times
up to Feb. goth, 1903, inclusive.
Tindall's store, Monday, Jan. 5th.
Privateer. Jenkins store, Tuesday, Jan.
9th.
Manchester, Geo. T. Geddings, Wednes.
day, Jan. 7th.
Wedgefeld, Thursday, Jan. 9Th.
Stateburg, Friday, Jan. 9th.
Hagood, Saturday, Jan. 10th.
Rembert, Monday, Jan. 18th.
Dalzell, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Gordon's mill, Wednesday, Jan. 14th.
Mayesville, Thursday, Jan. 18th.
Shiloh, Friday, Jan. 18th.
Norwood's X Roads, Saturday, Jan. 17th.
Oswego, Monday, Jan. 18th.
The law requires that ali persons owning
property or in anywise having charge Of
such property, either as agent, husband,
guardian, trustee, executor, administrator,
etc., return the same under oath to the Audi
tor, who requests ali persons to be prompt
in making their returns and save the so
per cent. penalty which will be added to
the property valuation of all persons who
fail to make returns within the time pre-
scribed by law.
Taxpayers return what they own on the
first day of January, 1903.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter the
first given name of the taxpayer in full,
also make separate return for each town
ship where the property is located and
also in each and every case the Number OF
the school district must be given.
Every male citizen between the age of
twenty one and sixty years on the first day
of January, 1903, except those Incapable
of earning support from being manned
or from other causes. are deemed taxable
polls, and except Confederate soldiers 50
years of age, on January 1st, 1908.
All returns must be made on or before
the goth day of February, next. I cannot
take returns after that date and all returns
mace after the Goth day of February, are
subject to penalty of so per cent.
j. DIGGS WILDER,
Auditor Sumter County.
Doo