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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
A Lesson In Farming.

The cotton interests have bad
much to complain of during the past
few wears in the way of shrinkage
in the price of the feecy staple; but
the decline in price for the Southern
product by no means compares with
the great shrinkage which has taken
place in wheat. Wheat has declined
fully so per cent in value, while
cotton has not lost more than a
third of its value in the same time,
if that much. And yet there is no
encouragement in the West, nor Is
there any report that the wheat
growers have been driven to bank
ruptcy.
The secret of the success with
which the wheat growers of the
West are able to resist the Ill effects
of such heavy shrinkage in value
as their cereal has experienced is to
be found in the system of diversified,
or rather intensified, farming which
prevails there. The Western farmer
does not depend entirely on single
crop, but diversifies his products
aud makes himself self-sustaining
as much as possible. Wheat thus
becomes merely his cash crop, and a
shrinkage in its value only means
| the curta:lment, more or less, OF
his Injuries and comforts, without
threatening bankruptcy and ruin, a.
a crop in cotton prices go often
does for the Southern farmer.
4 This system Of crop diversi6cation
aud intensified farming is what II
4 needed in the South, and If more
energy were devoted to this, ratbe'
| than to continual extension of cottor
acreage the South would be more
Independent Of fluctuations in cottor
, prices. Picayune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A hallot reform league was organ
lied in Alexandria last week for the
purpose of securing reasonable
qualification or regulation of the
right Of suffrage, and the enact
ment of election laws as will secure
an effective, fair ballot, and a true
count and return of the votes actual
ly cast by legal voters throughout
the state.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The ladies of Kentucky are en-
phasizing their protest against Brock
inridgc's candidacy more and more
every day. This very week throng
OF them attended political meeting
held at Lexington in favor OF w. z.
Owens, Breclsinrldge's competitor for
Congress, and IT took the shape of a
popular protest against Breckln-
ridges conduct rather than straight
out and out meeting for Owens. The
ladies are determined he shall not be
elected to Congress; they are boy
cothng merchants and dismissing
family physicians who are favorable
to sckinridge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

C. p. Huntington, president OF the
Southern Pacific Railroad, has signed
a. contract with the Phoenixville
Bridge Company for the construction
OF the long-talked OF bridge over the
Mississippi at New Orleans. The
bridge will cost ten millions OF dol
lars. 1t will be ten thousand feet
long, with double tract, and will
be built on the cantilever principle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Sheriff's Sale.

state of Louisiana, parish OF East Carroll,
Seventh District Court-John Mcclure
VS. Adolph Reese-Eliza Reese, Inter-
yenor-No. 159-
By virtue Of writ of Fl Fla to me direct
ed by the Honorable Seventh District
Court for the parish Of East Carroll aiore-
sad, in the above entitled cause, will pro-,
coed to sell at public auction, at the.door OF
the Court House. IN the town OF Proyl-
dence, East Carroll parish, La on
Saturday, the 26th day of May. 1894, i.
between the hours prescribed BY law, all
the right, title and interest OF Defendant
and nteryenor, in and to the following
described prop erty. towit:
One bay mare mule named Kate. One
bay horse mule named Frank. One bay
mare named Mag. One brown mare mule
namedF'ly. One 4-horse wagon. One 2
horse wagon, seized in the above suit
Terms Of sale with the benefit OF
appraisement.
Sheriff's Office. Providence, La. May IL,
| 1895.-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A cargo OF -, 900 frozen carcasses
of mutton was sold in Liverpool
some weeks ago, which had been
frozen for one year. Originally the
ship sailed for New Zealand, but off
Cape Horn she met with bad
weather, was much damaged and
sailed for Rio. AS the Brazilian
war was going on there, she had to
wait six months before she could be
repaired. and finally she put off for
Liverpool, where her cargo was
found to be in very good condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

There are 1900 indictments
against Sunday law violators on the
criminal docket OF New Orleans.
The Lafayette Gazette says that
allowing three cases per day, il
would take court over four
teen wears to clear the docket only
of the Sunday law cases, without
counting the several thousand new
ones that might spring up. Th'
Sunday law has evidently been dis
NAL failure"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Representative Cummings, OF New
York. has introduced bill in Con-
gress to prevent fraudulent dealings
in bogus jewelry. 1t provides that
the word ''plated,' with other
marks and devices, shall be stamped
on the article to show the real char
acter of the jewely. Good many
brides will not be so fond of taking
off and showing their wedding rings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

An official notice has been issued
ny the italian government to Italian
worlsmen not to go to America, be-
cause they will not find work; and,
If they do, to avoid especially Mary
land, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
For wonder, Louisiana is not men,
toned. We did not think they had
forgotten so soon the hanging OF the
italian Mafians in New Orleans.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

watches her expression. At first it Is
that OF mild surprise, and then Of deep
modification. ..Can it be possible he
thinks she is appealing tU him for sym
pathy.n but her good sense tells her. he
knows her too we'll for that. She looks
ont from the window at the quickly
darkning night.
Laura, won't you love me, : pleads
Richard Baxter.
She hesitates minute, and Their
with quiet decision lays her tired little
hand upon his arm, the arm OF the man
that had frightened her life from child
hood, and so calmly gives into hi
keeping her strong, brave heart.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
JOHN WILLIAMS
Undertaken.
Lake Providence La:
Keeps on hand a large assortment Of
Burial Caskets, New, Plain and 0rna
mental Metallic Cases and Wooden
Collins Made and Trimmed to Order
[april 13-S9-lY1
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is a friend indeed
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds IF you have
never used this Great Cough Medicine
one trial win convince you that It has
wonderful curative powers in al
diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs
Each bottle is guaranteed to do al
that is claimed OF money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at ]. s
(suenard Drug store. Large bottles
SOC. and $l.0o.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Notice to Mortgage Creditors,
East Carroll Parish.

OFFICE OF SHERIFF AND Ex-OFFICIo
TAX COLLECTOR,
East Carroll parish, La, April Z. 1894.
In conformity with Section 63, Act So OF
1888, notice is hereby given to all parties
holding mortgages upon real estate IN the
parish ofEast Carroll. ON which taxes 1or the
wear 1898 have not been paid. that will be-
gin the sale Of same at the Court House
door, on Saturday. the 18th day OF May. A..
D.. 1894, and that a number OF pieces or
property SO delinquent are now being adj
vertised in this newspaper in conformity
with the law perpetrators to such sale. The
attention OF the mortgage creditors is es.
pecially called to these advertisements OF
tax sales, and they are warned to take such
steps prior to the sale, asmay be necessary
j. w. DUNN.
Sheriff and ex-Officio Tax Collector, East
Carroll parish, La.
April Z, 1894.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The King of Italy is afflicted with
a cancer OF the larynx, the same
disease that killed the late emperor
Frederic of Germany, and carried
off Lord Vivian, the British ambassa-
dor al Rome, last year. The
crowned head as well as the poor
has its misery and affection.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

In France they are now using as
writing paper sheets Of tin rolled go
thin as to weigh no more than heavy
paper. 1t is said that they may be
folded as easily as paper, and they
are quite the correct thing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The Police Jury of Lafourche
parish appropriated. last week $3.50
to the Confederate Soldiers Home
of New Orleans. A very PRAISE
worthy act indeed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A new railroad is to be built by
the Illinois Central from Galveston
to Natchez, via Alexandria. 1t will
shorten the distance several hundred
miles from Galveston to Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Saturday.

Emile Henri, the anarchist, Who
threw the dynamite bomb in the Cafe
Of Hotel Terminus, in Paris, only
two months ago, is TO be executed
to-day. With such vigorous and
prompt appliance Of the law, there Is
no need of Iynching.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A Washington City spring poet
killed himself ON Sunday. We hope
never to have to chronicle such sad
occurrence in our parish, for there
would be no May-day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The X. of z. Grand Lodge in ses-
sion ut Natchez, Miss, appropriated
$3.50 to the Protestant Orphan
ASYLUM and 500 to the Catholic
Orphan Asylum OF that place. HE
that giveth unto the poor shall not
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A monument to Mary Washington
the mother of George Washington
was dedicated last week at Fred
ericksburg, Va. 1t is rather late IN
the century to put to execution an
idea that originated in 1880; they
were long time at it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS


Lake Providence. La. May 8, 1894.
The Hon. Mayor and Board Of AID
ermen Of the town of Providence con-
vened this evening at o'clock p. M.
in regular session.
Present. Ed. Hamley, Mayor
presiding; Chas. r. Egelly, Secretary
pro ten; Aldermen v. NJ. Purdy. Jas.
Beard. N. Fousse and w. II. Schneider.
The Minutes of the previous reg
nlar session vera read and approved.
The Treasurer filed the following
report, which was referred to the
Finance Committee:
April 4, 1894 ITO balance as per last
Received from W. A...BIount. marshal :.
incense y "
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The first annual dog show OF the
Louisville Kennel Club opened in
Louisville last week with 547 dogs.
What bowling 1t must have been.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Prince Bismarck has 482 crosses
and decorations. He would have to
be 81 feet across the breast to wear
them all at once.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Sc SO
5 100
Disbursed as per vouchers

p.,,nee ON hand this date ... 81 SO
Yancey Bell Treasurer.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. I. =.
Powell and Frank Mcclure freehold
ers and Alderman Fousse as board
of Assessors for the year 1894; aud
the board elected Yancey Bell as clerk
of the board of assessors, fixing bis
compensation at $25.
Upon motion of Alderman Egelly,l
! it was unanimously resolved, That the
hoard of assessors be and they are
hereby instructed 10 make complete
assessment of all real and personal
property within the corporate limits !;
said assessment to embrace also, full
list of all persons of both sexes, to-
oether with al list of educable children
and their ages, and that all dogs with
/ in the corporate limits be placed on
! the assescssment rolls.
Communications from w. II. Fisher,
requesting to purchase some thing be-
longing to the town, was read, re-
4 ceiyed. and upon motion of Alderman
Purdy, the Street and Bridge Com
mittee was authorized to make sale
of the thing now on hand to Mr.. Fish
er. or so much thereof as he might re-
qnire.
The Finance Committee fled the
following report, which was read, re-
ceived aud adopted, to-wit:
To the Hon. Mayor aud Board o.
Aldermen of the town of Providence
q Gentlemen--We, your Finance Com
!, mittee, beg leave TO report that W.
have examined the report of the Treas
!. urer aud find same correct. We flnf
that he had on hand at date OF bis las
report :, :
/, Aurfl 4-Cash balance. ...-..-..-. u .
t Received from w. A. Blount, licenses
1894 49, '
That he has dIsbursed as peryouchers 50 0
r Leaving balance on hand, Isl
We have examined the following
4 accounts presented against the tow
and have approved the following, 10
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

For the first time in four years,
rain fell in the drouth-stricken Sec
tions of Duval and Zapata counties,
Texas, and the rejoicing among the
starving people is being manifested
IN many remarkable ways. When
the rain began falling the people
rushed out OF their houses at Garlic
and other villages in the affected
counties, shouted and cried with joy.
Men, women and children marched
through the streets singing and prais-
ing the Lord for the blessings that
had finally been give them. The
droughthad caused thousands OF head
OF cattle in zapata county to die from
starvation. This would look like
splendid country to immigrate toll
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
State Tax Sale OF
REMOVABLE PROPERTY
DELINQUENT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA VS.. DE-
LINOEUNT TAX-DEBTORS.

LINQEUNT TAA-DEB OTIS.
Parish OF East Carroll.
nv virtue of the authority vested in me
nv the Constitution and Law OF the State OF
Louisiana, will proceed to sell ut the piin-
cipal door of the Courthouse In which the
Civil District Court OF said parish IS heid.
within the legal hours for Judicial Sales,
beginning at eleven o'clock a. M, on
SATURDAY, the 10th DAY OF
MAY. 1894,
and continuing on each succeeding days
until said sales are completed, all immoya-
BILE property on which taxes are row due
to the State Of Louisiana, the Fifth La.
Leyee District, and the parish OF East Car
roll to enforce the collection OF taxes as
sessed for the year 1893. together with all
interest from date of maturity as prescribed
by law until payment of said taxes. cost
and fees at the rate Of 2 per cent per montn
until paid and all costs. The name OF SAID
DELINQUENT taxpayer, the amount of taxes
due BY each on the assessment ofsaid year,
and the immovable property assessed 70
each to be offered for sale, as follows, to-
wit:
HEIRS o. T. MORGAN
Wild lands, 50 acres; being M OF n " W. 4
So IA.
On said day of Sale, will sell such por
| ton of said property as each debtor VIII
| point out, and in case the debtor will not
point out sufficient property, | will with
out further delay. sell the least quantity O.
said property of any debtor, winch any
| bidder will buy for The amount Of taxes
interest and cost due by said debtor.
! The sale will be without any appraise
ment. for cash in legal tender money OF th'
| United States, and the property sold shall
be redeemable at any time for the space Q
/ one year by paving the price given witt
20 per cent and cost and penalty added.
J. W. DUNN,
Sheriff and ex-OfIicio Tax Collector
Providence, La, April IA, 1894. st.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Iefore YOU buy any lot
We have bought Charity Hospital property dngram fel and
m arc GOING divide We will
Of the NEW PROvIDENCE going that and
WILL continue we will sell lot cheap for cash,
~ ~ time or on credit any up
and - -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

In broad daylight, at Southwest
City, Mo-, seven men, armed with
Winchester rites and revolvers, rode
into the town and robbed the bank
Of all the money it had on hand,
about So 600 or s4, 900. They did
the job in a very business-like man.
ncr. Two Of them were stationed
on the sidewalk, three entered the
bank with sack, and two others
guarded the horses. About 100
shots we're fred By the robbers and
four prominent citizens were badly
wounded. II took them 10 minutes
10 do The job, and afterwards they
mounted their horses and started At
fill galIop. A posse Of men
started IN their pursuit, but they
get away
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Jas. Beard,
v. NJ. Purdy,
Chas. r. EgeIly,

There being no further business, the
board adjourned until the next reg
ular session, on the first "Wednesday III
June, unless. otherwise specially con-
vened.
Ell. TIAMLEY, Mayor.
CHAs. r. EGELLY, Secretary pro tenn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
A Hand Made Cypress Cistern.

1000 Gallons, SIS. 1900 Gallons,
$50. 200 Gallons. $26. 5000 Gallons,
$S5. A. RIGGS & BRO, No. 90
Perdido street. New Orleans. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Worth recently made for Prussian
belle gown which cost the wearer
$50, 900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19


left on the afternoon train. (among
them Nal Brigham and her mother and
father) and the two or three remaining
girls are visiting friends in town.
The elder teachers are packing their
trunks, or discussing the success OF the
session. financial and educational, and
are planning improvements for the 1oi-
Lowing terms. because, altho' the main
building of the college is outwardly the
same as it was rs years ago, still, IN
| side it is kept we'll furnished with all the
modern apparatus, books etc., and is
"thoroughly abreast of the times.
Well. then, it's about o. clok in the
evening of this rare day in June that
lIaura Westbrook and Richard Baxter
! 1.-THE visiting gentleman) are talking
The four walls of the library are lined
with volumes, and there is large,
ob,ono Green table in the room. neal
the window are two chairs, heavy
brown leather rocker, and straight,
light chair
Laura Westbrook takes the rocker
and Mr.. Baxter the other seat. Laura
now that the year is over, it must be
source of real pleasure to you to thlns
. how much your pupils love you, ane
! how they will always look back OF
, this year as one of the happiest OF thsll
Iyes.n He looks steadily at her fac'
as he speaks. Yes it is something q
i feel they have been happy. OF cours'
: their affection won't last long, though
Other things will come into their live
and they viii forget me; but that IS q
would have it," she adds quickly
! ..You see, am almost as cheerful q
! Poe's raven. am always feeling ina
and that ION the morrow these VII
leave me, as my hopes flown before:
3 She speaks in light voice. aud laugh
+ with thatheartiness which never come
: from the heart
< Richard Baxter leans nearer TO ne
& chair. Laura. he says with a grea
: earnestness kindling in his eyes, ..fo
= have one friend that never as long q
. he lives, wants to leave you. and who's
E dearest hope in life is that he ma
8 always love, and cherish and max
: you happy. He ceases moment an
=
, 1894-07-14
FRANCE.
The Paris Exhibition Of 1900.

The first meeting Of the 1900 Exhibition
Commission took place on Monday under
the presidency Of Minister Of Commerce, NJ.
Lourtits. The Minister Of Education and
Fine Arts. NJ. Leygues, and the CommiSsaly-
General, NJ. Picard, we've also present. NJ.
Lourties delivered ali eloquent little speech,
affirming that every body agreed at the CLOSE
Of the Exhibition Of 1889 that the French
Republic, +" az he ~initialor of the exhibitions
ut the end OF the 18th century, would be
wanting in its mission and it's duties towards
mankind If it did not resolve to close the
10Th century also BY a festival OF peace ana
industry" NJ. Picard then read the scheme
Of classification. The fist group Is entitled
Education" and contains six classes. The
second group is Works Of Art containing
paintings, drawings, engraving, TYPOGRAPHY,
sculpture, the cutting OF precious stones, and
architecture. The third group is called
'I~nstruments and General Processes Of Liter
allure Sciences and Arts including typogra-
ply, photography, binding, newspapers, maps
instruments Of pre- ision, coins and medals,
medicine ard surgery, musical instruments,
and the theatrical ant. The fourth group is
"Ihe Materiel and General Processes Of
Mechanics including steam engines, motors,
divers apparatus Of general mechanics, and
implements. The fifth group deals with
electricity, including the production and
mechanical application of electricity, electro
chemistry, electric lighting, telegraph, and
telephone. Then come locomotion, agIicul-
ture, horticulture. forestry, Authorization,
mines, furniture, textiles, chemicals, and
social economy. Military weapons b,ing up
the rear Of this 'fdte of peace" The Com
mission unanimously agreed to the Champ
lie Mars site.-Uid.
, 1894-07-14
Daily Telegraph, 9TH June.

VENETIAN GLASS; a souvenir Of her
recent visit to Italy, the Queen has been
graciously pleased 10 accept from Mr.. e.
Salviati a specimen of Venetian glassware
which is quite unique III It's way. It consists
Of y dessert service, in two large and six
smaller pieces, each dish being shell shaped,
opalescent pink in colour, and attached to a
Salviati griffin. The special feature is the
delicate l~ace-work introduced into the dishes,
which at the distance gives the idea that
d'oyleys Of exquisite workmanship have been
placed upon them. Inspection, however,
shows that it is nothing less than a clever
imitation, the result Of hand enamel painting,
subsequently sired, and thus rendered dura-
bic. The lace-wolk design in this case APP
propriately introduces tire national emblems
Of the rose, the thistle, and the shamrock and
is i'll every sense an artistic conception. Prior
to its despatch to her Majesty this specimen
Of Venetian handicraft has been on view at
2l3 Resent-stteet-
, 1894-07-14
The GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA'S
MESSAGE.
louisiana PlGntsr.(

In his biennial message to the Legislature
of Louisiana on the 14th inst, Gov. Foster
reviews he agricultural resources of our State
aud recapitulates our leading agricultural
productions, bringing out in q striking way
their present relations and magnitude and
their wonderful possibility Of expansion.
Out Of the % 900, 600 of acres, not quite
$4,000 900 are in cultivation, and upon these
there We're grown last year products valued
at some seventy-tve millions of dollars, dis
tributed as follows
, 1894-07-14

gle t agr cultural industries, will concentrate
attention Oh them, and We believe lead to
rapid de> elopment of all Of them.
, 1894-07-14

That the sugar industry Of this State can
be doubled. tripled or even quadrupled, with
in a very few years is evident to every one
who has Thoroughly investigated the subject.
It only requires a living chance to be given
to our sugar planters, and under the new
regime of the central factory hundreds Of
thousands of acres of lands will be brought
into sugar cane culture, that are now lying
unused and apparently worthless. The clear
manner in which Governor Foster has brought
out the relations and c nditions of these, our