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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
A Remarkable incident.

A special to the New Orleans
Daily States from Hat,iesbnrg,
Miss. dated February s, rays. "a
most remarkable event occurred at
Columbia to-day, ana as result OF
it Will Purris, condemned to die on
February I, still lives, although the
death warrant had been signed, the
date fixed, the mandate of the
courts received and no respite
granted.
Gan immense crowd gathered to
witness The execution. Purvis bad
stontly protested his Innocence, and
had signed sworn statement nam
ing some men who were members of
the White Cap organization, and
who held meeting and were to
have held another TO decide upon
the death of Buckley, whom Pnrvis
is charged with having killed. Pur-
Wis was led to the scaffold at 9
O'Clock, the black cap placed on his
head aud the moose adjusted. His
las. words before the trap fell were
that he was an innocent man.
After the prayer Sheriff Magee gave
the signal and the execut,oner with
quick stroke of his Ratchet severed
the rope holding the trap door
in place. To the establishment of
the immense throng, Purvis drop
ped safely to the ground seven feet
below providentially saved. The
moose had slipped off bis neck and
head. Purvis was picked up and
his first words were Il knew the
Lord would be v iih me.
.Clergymen and Others interferred
when the sheriff started to make
preparations for making another al;
tempt to hang the White Cap, and
it was finally decided that Rev. Mr..
Sibley should 90 ont and speak te
the crowd. He did SO, made Al
eloquent appeal and won the GROVE
over to- his side aud to the side o.
the sheriff, and the execution wa
postponed.
e.Purvis was accused of having
killed William Buckley from am
bush. Buckley had been summoned
10 testify against the White Caps
before the grand jury and was kille'
upon returning from court. Th
! case has attracted attention through
out the State of Mississippi"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Sheriff Magee Of Mississippi, the
man who made such bungle OF the
hanging of Purvis, as reported in
another column, must be poor
specimen of humanity. Either he
did. or he did not put the rope round
Purvis' neck, aud If he did why did
it fail to do its duty? 1t never fails.
And when it failed, and the throng
demanded that Prrvis should not be
hanged second time. why did he
not at least make an attempt to hang
him, as it was his duty! But, no,
chicken-hearted and white-livered.
he listens to the throng, and in his let
ter to the Governor, he brings out
this very lame excuse: III you had
been there and witnessed the scene.
Won would doubtless have done rs l
did," Further on he says in that
document, which shall remain a
hideous chapter IN the history of his
life: Il have thought all the time
that Purvis was guilty until yester-
day, but now ( have serious doubts
about it," And because his doubts
were serious about Purvis' guilt. he
would not hang him. Since when is
the She.iff Judge Of the law and Of
the evidence? Since when is he the
ijndge of anybody's guilt! Since
when has he ceased to he the sworn
officer to whom is entrusted the ex-
ecution of the law? Such men should
not hold a commission under any
4 governor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17


The Shreveport bridge collections
for the month Of January were
s9So.75.
Last week New Orleans received
39,577 punches of bananas and 500
cocoanuts.
1t cost the parish of Bossier
1882. 80 for its January term OF
criminal court.
Last week the big oil mill at Lake.
land, La, was destroyed by fire.
Loss $4,000.
There were fifty-one real estate
transfers for the month of January
in the parish of Union.
J The Hammond News has masqne-
rade ball following Lenton sermon.
A case of Ash Wednesday following
Mardi Gras.
The Jail birds of Tallulah are Dig
ing trench arounl the courthouse
square under tie supervision of the
sheriff. There is sense in that.
The hard times in Monroe amount
almost to distress. They speak of
public collections to feed the tramps
that have invaded the Parlor City.
During Lent, New Orleans is CIV
ing phantom parties the -Four Hum
dred in New York drawing-room
talks, and Providence follows with
the Wise or Otherwise Club.
The State has brought suit against
E. Largarde & Son for the enormous
sum Of Sill 900, 900 for violating the
act requiring certain fertilizers to be
Inspected and marked with tags
giving an analysis of the same.
Almost every exchange, thai
reached our sanctun this week. has
an article on the condition Of the
roads in the different parishes.
Mark Twain and no bottom is the
cry.
There are 266 places under The
/ United States government in Louis
lana which should be filled by Demo
Gratis, but only l20 have been filled
SO far. LAG places are still held BY
Republicans. Pretty tough ON thu
Democrats.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
NOW TRY THIS.

II will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, ii you have q
Cough, Cold. or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR.. Kings
New discovery fos CONSUMPTION,
Coughs and Guilds is guaranteed 10
give relief, ar money will be paid back.
Sufferers from LaGrippe found il Just
the thing aud under lis use had !
speedy and perfect recovery. Try a
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for Yourself just how good Thing IL
is. Trial bottles free NJ J. $. Guenard
Drug Store. Large size Soc. aud 81 90
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Board of Aldermen Of the town 0f
Pruvidence in regular session cenvened,
That it shall he unlawful for the owner
or occupant of any skin. yawl. canoe
or other species OF water craft, flat
boat TO transfer or carry any passenger
or freight. either going or returning
from within the corporate limits OF The
town of Providence in crossing the
Mississippi river TO the Mississippi
shore. either for a consideration or
free of charge, except it be the regular
licensed person. who has obtained the
privilege from the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the town of Providence.
LA.
Be it further ordained. That any vio-
lation of this ordinance will be deemed
| a misdemeanor. and Che party or parties
so violating. shall be unprecedented up
on complaint being made to the CRY
marshal. aud Hpon trial and ceEvirtion.
shall be tined nof less than $5nor more
than SO for each offense. and in de-
fault If payment If said line. be I'M
prisope,l ia the parish Jail for a term OF
DAYS within the discretion Of the May
/ or. provided il shall not exceed 80 cal
ender days.
/ Be il further ordained. That this or
dinance take effect from and after its
PRONUNCIATION. and that all orsii-
nances in conflict herewith. or upon
the same subject matter. be and the
same are hereby repealed.
There being NO further business. the
board adjourned until The next regular
session. the first Wednesday in March
at O'Clock, p. IN.
f. j. HAMLEY. Mayor.
CHAs r. EGELl.Y. Secretary pro tenn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Police Jury Of Madison parish
is determined to have a pauper farm,
and at It's last session appointed a
committee of five to study 1.-THE
means, manner and cost Of such a
farm; in fact to report at their next
session the full details of its estab-
lishment. We will make a note OF
it when they report, 50 that our
Police Jury may see whether there is
anything in it or not.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

A. terrible cyclone about one
nile wide, passed through the towns
Of Bcanregsrd and wesscn, on Sun
day night. As the telegraph wires
are down the details are meagre, but
at the last moment, great damage was
reported to have been done to prop
erty. These towns must be on the
path Of cyclone storms, AS twice be-
fore they have been visited by cy-
clones. in 1876. in 1892, and, if we
mistake not. IN 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
Special School Notice.

In accordance with resolution OF the
Hon. Hoard Of School Directors adopted at
lis session held on Feb. 18th. locating the
schools al The points hereinafter designated.
and suthorizing me- 10 open said schools.
hereby grye notice that on Monday. Feb.
18th, eoIored schools will be opened ut The
following places in this parish for . session
Of . months. to-wit: q
Uarondelct. Monticello. Rescue, Mel
bourne. Homestead, TransyIyania. Winter
field. Lakewood, Cottonwood. Slewarttale.
Owenr0n. Blaekburn's, Salaries Of teachers
for the Homestead school will he $35.OU
per month and the Remaining schools 1890
CHAS. r. EGELLY.
Parish Superintendent.
February 18th .eel.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The yidalia Sentinel of last weel;
contains an excellent editorial on
s.misceeenation.' u suggests that
'stle coming Generai Assembly
should make it one Of its earliest
dntics to wipe out the obnoxious
measure, and sci the seal Of eondem.
nation upon the inter-marriaee Of
races" a law against miscegena-
zion has been introduced several
times, bat for some reason or other
never WIS acted upon. The Assem-
81 shonld not meet this time without
taking some action on this vital
qusstioo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
Sheriff. Sale.
State OF Louisiana. parrish OF Easf Carroll,
Eth District Court.- Mrs. Fanny Moody
and husband ct al versus Haffoid 4

state of Louisiana. parish OF East Carroll,
eth Distriet Court Mrs. Fanny Moody
and husband ct al versus Haftoid 4
Whittington.--No -.
By virtue OF a witt Of Seizure and Sale
to me directed by the Hon. seventh Iis-
frict Court for the parish 'f East Carroll.
aforesaid. in The ABOVE entitled cause.
will proceed to sell III public aueiton. ut
The door of the court House. In the town
Of Providence. East Carroll parish. La., on
Saturday. tile 24lh day Of March. lSs4
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right. title and interest of Defendants.
lin and to the following describe props
cuy. to-wit:
A lot or parcel Of ground situated on the
corner Of Lake Il Sparrow streets in the
town of Providence. IN SKID parish and
State described AS follows to-wit:
| Beginning at the southeast Garner OF
Lake & Sparrow streets in said town at
1.-The corner of lot Eimber twenty-oue,
block number one ofthe plst OF the origin
! i'll Town If .'-Uyidence. running thence
eastwardiy along the line Of smd lot
on Lake street fotry-slx and one-haif feet !;
thence souihwaraiy OH i parallel lire
! With Sparrow street TO the southern
! boundary fine OF lot number niIe7eeu;
thence westwardly along tie line OF saii
lot number nineteen 10 sparrow stree,
thence norlhwaldIy on Sparrow STREET 10
1.-The place OF beginning. being The s&n5
properly acquired b, A. r Haiford and
Al. WhitIngIon from Narhaniel Hopgaiou
4 on August 9th. 1854. as per deed rec sreed
IN Notarial Book II. folio z0J ct seq. of he
records OF East Carroll parish. seized IA
the above suit.
Terms of sale cash with the benefit Of ape
praisement.
Sheritfrs Office. Proyidences La, Feb. 18th
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Democrats of Jefferson parish,
on Monday organized the Jefferson
Democratic Club, with over hun
bred members. The object is to en-
courage white supremacy, and to see
that the officers chosen to represent
The parish are good, faithful and
honest citizens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

State Engineer H. b. Thompson
announces the fact that the levecs in
the 9th Louisiana Leyee District
never were in better condition. 1.-The
line OF levee is unbroken from Amos
Bayou in Arkansas to point well
within Concordia parish. =
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

j. b. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharps-
burg. Pa, says he viii moi be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Cun-
sumption. Coughs and Colds,- that i
cured his wife who was ihrea'encd
with Pneumonia after an attack Of
LA Grippe" when various other
remedies aud several physicians had
done her no good. ROBBERS Barber, Of
Cooksl sport. Pa. claims Dir. Kings
New Discovery hnS slope him more
good than anything he ever used tor
Lung Trouble. Nothing like il. Try
1t. Free Trial Bottles at Gneumrsi
Drug Store. Large bottles, soc. and
81 90.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Gazette Of Pekin, gives the
name OF 423 physicians who attended
the Einperor's mother during her re-
cent illness. diagnosed as having
been caused by the smoke and noise
of the locomotives. which are now en-
tering Pekin. We wonder that she
ever cot we'll at all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

On Wednesday OF last week. Mrs.
Blanchard the Con eessman's wife.
gave in Washington her last re-
cpplicn OF the season. Her callers
number 400 people prominent in
Washington society.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

On Monday last man by the
name OF Breton. threw dynamite
bomb in the crowded dining hall of
one of the largest hotels of Paris,
wounding at least twenty-five per-
sons. He was immediately arrested.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Geo. ID. Houston & Co., of Chica-
60, have bought at point in Bolivar
county, Miss. 100000 feet of dry
quarter sawed oak. The same firm
has also contracts for the cut of a
mill in the Yazoo- Mississippi delta
which will amount to 100000 feet
OF quarter sawed oak.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Hon. II. C. Davey. of New Or
leans, has announced his intention
Of retiring from public life at the ex-
piration of his term OF Congress, to
90 into the mercantile business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Young Mems League IS being
organized in New Orleans for the
purpose of booming the city, and
especially to show why a new hotel
should be built In New Orleans. The
old town certainly does need some
thing of that kind. 1t is asleep and
sthere is No life in 1t. /"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Seamen are wanted by the 1st of
May for the U. S. Navy. A chance
for so many Of our young men who
do no not know what to do with
themselves.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Patrick Walsh Of the Augusta
Chronicle, Was in New Orleans on
Monday. Mr.. Walsh has succeeded
Henry Grady as the orator and
champion of the New South.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Lake Providence, La. February I, 1894.
The Hon. Mayor aud Board Of Al
derlnen Of the town OF Pro sidence con-
vened this evening at Z p. M, in reg
ular session.
Present--Hon. L. J. Hamley Mayor;
Chas. K. Egeliy, Secty.; Aldermen v.
Nj. Purdy, Jas. Beard, w. II. Schneid-
er aud n. FouSse.
The minutes of the previous session
were read and approved.
The Secretary filed his report on
lease OF the ferry privileges for a pub
lie ferry, plying whiting the corporate
limits ON the Mississippi river and Ben
Lomond, Miss, setting forth the fact
that the privilege had been awarded
To G. w. Edwards for the sum OF $50. 20
for the term of one year from the date
Of awarding of contract. which report
was received aud adopted.
The following petition from the East
Carroll Guards was read and received,
to. wit:
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of Al
dermen on the town of Providence
The undersigned citizens Of your town
aud vicinity respectfully represent that
the East Carroll Guards, military
company duly organized and ut the
command of the State, are DESTROYS OF
setting up range for the purpose OF
target practice at some safe place with
in the corporate limits;
Therefore, they request and petition
your Hon. Body to grant permission to
The said East Carroll Guards to erect
| targets on the bank of the Mississippi
river. or some other place within the
corporate limits, to be by yon selected
| and to give TO said East Carroll Guards
the privilege of discharging their guns
thereat within the corporate limits and
also to use blank cartridges in drilling.
j. w. Dunn, j. S. Guenard, w. d,
Bell, NJ. M. Goodwin. +. K. Bernard,
j. w. Pittman, Geo. w. Mckee, h z,
Mcclure, w. H. Davis. Paul Gard
ham. w. A. Blount, Jr.; T. j. Powell
Phil Mcclure, Frank Mcclure. K. l.
Harrs.ng, L. b. Moore, w. 5. Mcguire
f. +. Montgomery, K. j. Walker. 0
j. Hurley, J. Nj. Kennedy. Jr.;J. d
Tompkins. Yaneey Bell, w. H. Fisher
Jas. N. Turner, &. Maize. II. q. Me
CURE, w. H. McCulloch. R. l.. Hill
v. Montgomery, w. A. Bloant.
i Petition of numerous citizens prayp:
for the release from prison of Cilas
Nj. Wilmington, now confined in jai
! in default of payment of the fine I'M
posed upon him by the Mayor TO
4 shooting within the corporate limits
and upon motion of Aid. Purdy. iai'
on the table.
The Treasurer, Marshal and Ia
Collector, Street aad Bridge Commit
| tee filed their several reports, whic
were referred to the Finance Commit
, tee for examination. to-wit:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Associated Press dispatches
report a good many found frozen
stiff and dead III the blizzard that
struck the Indian Territory last Sun
dav.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Fifty masked men rode up to Har-
risburg, KY. and got Mrs. Milton,
once a celebrated beauty, out OF bed, :
ind administered to her tllirty-nine
iashes. Cause: Inidelity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Four attempts were made in one
night to set Are to the Fair buildings
IA Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Col H. M. Street Of the Mississip-
pi Legislature. has introduced a law
imposing heavy tax for the privii-
eye Of carving concealed Weapons.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
years.

The heirs Of Don Juan Filhlol
claim all the government land in Hot
Springs, Ark, which embraces near
w the whole city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Russia use, more candles than
anyother country. $4,000, 600 pounds
a year being usrd. They eat them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The storm OF last Sunday was gem
eral. 1t was the most severe that
Chicago had experienced in many
vears.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
correct and supported By proper youch-

correct and supported BY proper youcf-
ers.
We have also examined the follow
ing claims against the town, which we
have approved and recommend their
payment:
J. W. Dunn. sherlfi, feeding prison
j. s.Gueaal d, sundries for use otFire
Company .........-.-...... 10
ST. 10
Respectfully submitted.
JAS. Beard.
v. Nj. Purdy.
Chas. r. Egelly.
&. E.,,. ,.<,<. (ss,,,. ~; 4 tof
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
Heirs w anted.

II the heirs OF Titus v. Cooper will
correspond vita the undersigned. they Will
hear OF something 10 their advantage.
r ". COOPER.
New Sheffield, Penna.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

The Texas cotton crop will be
about s1.750 900 bales.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
Saturday, -. February II, 1894

The cholera has broken out in Con-
etantinople.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Plantation Chill Cure i guaranteed
If il don't cure go anil get your
,Ianey back. Ask y"ir merchant
about it. Price 50cls Scli by J. >
-s------7
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17
THE new PROVIDENCE | |

lot in Povdence be sure to and
we have bought Charity Hospital ungram fed and
90 o 70 divide comfortable We will make
o the NEW PROvIDENCE going that and
WILL continue to 90 will sell lot cheap for cash,
~ ~ limo or on credit any from SO 90 Come
and -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

Plantation Chill euro steps cti.ls
stops 'em quick, aud they never come
back. If you don't believe II, Try L.
If il doi,'t si@p lem ask for Your nuney
back, you'li gel II. Price 5octs. Sold
by j. 5. GncHard
We would moi urge an article With
ent merit. We nrxe. aud gnarnuses
Plantation Chill Cure. Sold by j 5
Guenard drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17


REPORT.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board OF
Alderman of the town Of Providence
Dear Srs:-We your Finance Comnit-
tee beg leave to submit this our re-
port, from the date Of the last one
rendered on July 8, 1898 to the pres
ent session, which upon examination
you will find shows.
That we had IN our hands on
July 3. 1893 u balance OF - OS
Received siace ...... 81 w $61 0S
That we have disbursed for
repairs and bridge building ~ 81
Leavinga balance due your
committee ot...........- "
Respectfully submitted,
Cbas. r. EgrIly. Chairman.
w. III. Schneider.
N. Fousse,
Street add Bridge Committee.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
70 the Hon. Mayor and Board of
Aldermen Of the town of Providence
GentIemen-We your Finance Com
I.mittee beg leave to report that We
have examineA the reports OF the
Treasurer. City Marshal and Tax Coll
lector. and also that Of the Street and
Bridge Committee which were re-
ferred 10 us for auditing. and we find
as a result of 4 careful exanina.:o;s
that the Treasurer had on hand at the
date Of his last report on January s,
/ 1894
| 4 cash balance Of ....... 5000 Sc
! That he has received since
| from the Marshal for ac-
count taxes l6ssl -.....-.. 3 70
lakes isss .-.Hs...... ~ ~ -
Taxes 1893 .-.-.-........- 6l %
Licenses 1894 ...... 40 %
Flnes w lon ~
Total ....-::.......:-::.. xsSp u
/ That lie has disbursed for
/ sunuries as per warrants
exhibited the sum Of 49,. 1854 SO
Leaving cash balance in
his hands Of $I5O ~
We lind from the report Of the Mar
shall aud Tax Collector THAI he has col
] lected and paid over to the Treasurer
for licenses. taxes aud lines rs per re-
ceipts exhibited. the sum Of $1S4. 45.
We have also examined the report u
the Street and Bridge Committee and
find that on July s, 1898 they had
In their hands unexpended ........e ! O.
/ That they have been paid since 90 ~
81 q
They hare expended for improve.
4 ments. in accordance with their
vouchers shown...... ~ So
Leaving ataiance due themof 81
! All of the foreg going reports Ne hnd
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

LeaVIHg DaIHnce Oh Hauu OF S1FU q
MARSHAL AND TAX COLLECTORS
REPORT.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the town of Providence
Gentlemen ~ beg leave to submit
this my report for the month ending
to date. / have collected and turned
over to the town Treasurer. as per
receipts herewith attached tho follow
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-02-17

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