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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

MY DEAR SIR As Judge Young was in
formed Of the attitude purpose to assume to-
wards the parties to the-u1rpteasant conflict be-
tween yourself and him. it seems due to myself
as well as to. you, that shall put you, also in
possession of the facts.
About half past seven on Wednesday evening
Judge Young called at my Office He was under
evident excitement and showing me copy Of
the Citizen, pointed to paragraph or sentence,
which he said reflected upon his honor and hon
esty as an officer of the city. He added 81 am
going to see the editor and wish you would go
with me and hear what shall say
consented to accompany him. and went TO
your Office but after knocking twice did not gain
admittance aud left.
The next afternoon about four O'Clock he came
again, and repeated his request of the day be-
fore. Again we went to your Office, this time
gaining admittance and finding you alone.
on our way, both days, said to Judge Young
81 have consented to go with you, Judge, but it
is proper that tell you that my purpose in going
is primarily, to prevent or to arrest a conflict if
possible; am peace1naker, and will not pro-
woke, promote or permit violence
You know that my conduct was consistent with
that declaration
I am very slightly acquainted with Judge
Young, but recognize his request as an express
sion of confidence, which would give me influ-
ence If it became necessary TO exercise it.. am
better acquainted with you, and hattered myself
into the beliefthat hold your respect aud con-
idence.
Thus, doubiy assured of moral force, entered
upon a duty. which, under different circum-
stances, I would have evaded
You viii now understand that did not go to
your Office with Judge Young in the capacity of
"friend., in a technical sence And am happy
in the belief that my presence and interference
prevented what might have proven q calamity.
Very truly yours,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-12-14

Mr.. L. S. Metcalf Editor of the Citizen, City.
This is the sentence of the editorial
of the Citizen which gave offence to
Judge Young, who is chairman of the
board of police commissioners, and
the charge of 'sbargain or plain bri-
berry, is what he demanded retrac-
ton of so far as it was intended to ap-
ply to him.
IF gambling houses and Sunday
liquor sellers are not permitted to ex-
ist as the result of political bargain
with the authorities, then the searcher
after reason is carried on to the
darker conclusion that plain bribery
is practiced.
The "stickn that Judge Young car.
ried was q small rattan cane about tbs
size of my little finger, which he al.
ways carries. Ibid not know that he
had any other weapon till he drew il
after tie conflict began, and which he
promptly laid aside when Mr.. Metcsli
exclaimed: II am marmed; if you
shoot me, you will shoot an unarmed
man.
Very truly yours,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
Special Notice.

Office OF Chas. r. Egelly. Superintendent
of Education, of East Carroll parish, La,
Lake Providence. La, April 4, 1S9I.--in ac-
cordance with a resolution adopted by the
Board of School Directors OF this parish,
and in pursuance of the school laws in such
cases made and provided. notice Is hereby
gwen to all persons contemplating fling
their applications for the position OF school
teacher in this parish, thatI viii hold an
examination for all applicants for all white
and coiored schools in the parish on the
first Tuesday the 9th day of June, 1894, at
the white school house in the town of
Providence. commencing at o'clock a. IN.
Applicants will be examined in the grade
which they contemplate applying, and GER
tificates of qualification will be issued ac-
cordingly. No person will be eligible to
appointment unless they hold u certificate
of qualification and license to teach,
will be issued for the term OF one year.
Where there are two or more applicants
for the same place, the examination will be
considered competitive,
CHAS. r. EGELLY.
April 1894, Superintendent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26


TO early destruction, rs rs publication
would imply, a reiteration Of the re-
communication in yonr last issue is in
order, namely, reduction Of salaries Of
town officials, ASSESSMENTS and taxation,
and n-improsement Of streets.
Replying to your criticism upon the
motive of the writer, allow him to re-
mark, that the effect of new Ievee on
the linz. recently run By the u. S. en-
gineers, on his property. would be its
immediate sale at satisfactory prices
without the aid of printers ink, as
the town would be relocated inlmedi-
ately in the rear of the new levee, and
largely on his land. But lie IS too
philanihropic to desire to profit at the
expense of his neighbors whom he has
known and esteemed SO long.
j. l.. DAVIS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
communicated.]
w. B. B.

Communicated.]
Banner-Democrat General Com
stocks letter to Mayor Hamley con-
yeys no news as to his views regarding
reyetment of the bank at Alright. He
has ,persistently opposed the pro-
lection of the town. Indeed, it may
be asserted as a fact, that he would
prefer to construct a levee on the line
heretofore suggested by engineers,
commencing at Sherwood plantation
or Kerr's, thence on the south side Of
Providence lake, crossing the Tensas
al the lower end of the basin and con-
Meeting with the old leyee at Haga-
mans, rather than attempt to leyee
across the lake.
In connection with the Comstock
letter it may be remarked, if tbs
Mayor, as the head Of the city govern
ment, regards the present town doomed
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
-Four Fig sue
CG5SeG.

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following four
remedies have reached a phenomenal
sale. Dr.. Kings New Discovery, for
consumption. Coughs and Colds, each
bottle Observation-Disclosures Bitters,
the great remedy for Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arniea Salve,
the best in the world. and DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which are a perfect
pill. All these remedies are guaran-
teed to do just what is claimed for
them and the dealer whose name is at
tached herewith win be glad TO Eell you
more of them. Sold at J. s. Guenard
Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

To the writer, Cottonwood always
looks inviting and pleasant. Perhaps
this is due in measure TO happy as
sociations Of other days, when we
were the recipient of that genuine
Southern hospitality which the family
of Mrs. VIM. McCulloch knew SO well
how to extend to the visitor-yea'
even to the stranger. But the large
residence never appeared more cheer
full than it did last Monday night,
when the lights wero flashing bril-
liantly over the heads of the guests OF
Miss Mamie Duncan, who had assem-
bled at her bidding to enjoy an even
ing's pleasant entertainment, and TO go
away bearing with them the conyic-
ton that the young lady does the
honors Of a hostess in most admir-
able manner. TO speak of the dance,
of the promenades on the galleries, OF
the magnificent spread, of sweet faces,
bright eyes and happy hearts, would
be as vain as thousand sentimental
ties that vanished with the rising sun
but however weak the effort. there is
vein of sincerity running through it
that may commend itself TO the charm
lug hostess. We would beg an hum
BILE apology for the Indulgence of q
trivial emotion but when the big
gate closed upon us the following
morning and our vehicle rolled home
ward, our thoughts were something
like these:
Were ever eyes so bright as thine,
Was ever hair so dark?
Why do my thoughts to thee incline.
And loye--why flames its spark
know not. lest it be the rose
That blooms upon your cheek.
Which makes my fate the lot of those
Whose hap We would not speak.
Perhaps it is your winning ways,
Your artlessness of grace;
Or else the heaven-endearing rays
That beam upon thy lace.
Whatever thoughts my heart may feel,
For us there is one end
One aim-come either woe or veal
For both-'tis one word-'Friend ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
The Grip.

An experience with this disease dur
ing all its past epidemics, warrants
the bold claim that DR.. Kings Neac
Discovery will positively cure each and
every case if taken in time, and patient
takes the ordinary care to avoid ex-
posure. Another thing has been
proven, that those who have used DR..
Kings New Discovery, escape the
many troublesome after results of this
disease. BY all means get bottle and
try it. 1t is guaranteed, and money
viii be refunded if no good results fol-
low its use. Sold by j. S. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

New Providence continues to build
up in spite of the hard times. Last
Tuesday Messrs. Millikin s. Hamley
sold three lots and win soon put up a
neat little cottage on them. 1t is only
question of time when this part oil
the town will be as large as the old
town. Energy aud push will do
great deal. The thriving town OF
Crowley in Arcadia parish was started
and built by one man almost. There
is no reason then why Messrs. Millikin
Il Hamley cannot make New Provi-
dence town of itself. The tide in
this direction has turned, and New
Providence is becoming a reality.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
Communicated.]
CHILDREN'S DAY ATTHE 1dETHO
DIST CHURCH.

f
Banner-Democrat Promptly at the
appointed hour on Sunday morning
last the Methodist Church was filed
with an intelligent and appreciative
audience to witness the eighth ami
yersary OF a Missionary service for
Children's Day.
The programme WAS so constructed
as to furnish information concerning
our foreign mission. The songs, reci-
tations and responsive reading in which
the pupils of the Sunday School par
ticipated were SO distinctly and grace
fully rendered, that it was almost i'm
possible to discriminate between them,
still special mention is due to the read
ing of 1.-The Measuring Rod, by Miss
Mabry Bass. Her full, rich voice and
distinct utterance did not fail to hold
the audience in perpetual interest.
Also the four little boys from China,
Mexico, Brazil and Japan.
81 come, o christial friends to plead
My country's dire and urgent needs;
Teach me to tear our idols down
And give unto your God the CROWN
10 WHICH Il HoSt tOuChipS IespoHse
was echoed by the singing of sweet
voices:
I'VE viii spread the everlasting light,
With willing heart and hand;
Giving God the glory eyer-more.
We will follow His command
The manner in which the children
acquitted themselves reflected much
credit upon their beloved Superintend-
ent, Pastor and teachers. May We
have the pleasure OF a repetition Of
this beautiful annual occasion-Child
ren's Day. WITNESS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
A TRIP TO mAYERsvILLE.

1t was the pleasure of the "pro tenn
and the publisher to visit the town of
May srsviIle last Sunday, add to enjoy
the hospitality of her esteemed citi-
zens. Going there as the advance
agents of the Lake Providence
Dramatic Company, East Carroll
Parish, State of La., A. d. 1894, there
was, of course, a halo of Importance
that threw itself round about these
two dignitaries that made them
feel their own importance to an un-
bounded extent. AZ they crossed the
Rubicon and assembled the leyee in
front of the town. it was amazing to
note the gravity with which the
publisher pulled away at five cent
Havana; while the pro tenn followed
in his wake, content to get Whit now
and then of the odoriferous protrusion
that stuck out of the mouth of the
aforesaid publisher at an angle of
thirty degrees. Some people will put
ON dog, in spite Of the hard times.
When they reached the town they
were given such reception as would
have gratifed SO high q personagc as
the president of the Lake Providence
g. Western Railroad Company.
Their first call was paid al the resi-
dence of Capt. Ed. Scudder, where
they were seated to most tempting
dinner, prepared under the superyi-
sion of his charming wife. 1t is use
less to enlarge upon the excellency of
the repast you need only to consult
the smiling face of the publisher, and
that will suffice. After tearing them
selves away from such pleasant society,
they next visited DR.. Howard Seudder
and lady, Capt. w. II. Parish and
family, DR.. Parish and lady, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Marshall Smith, MIR. Livis. Peyton
and wife, Mrs. r. NJ. Smith, besides
meeting others in their perambula-
lions. AS to the play, every assurance
was given that it would be well re-
ceiyed and welcomed; and the good
ladies of the Methodist Church went
to work Immediately to make prepare
tons for it.
On their way home the advance
agents stopped 'just moment" at
Cottonwood TO get their horse and
buggy. Here they fell into snare
laid by Mr.. A. B. Duncan and it was
not until they had destroyed large
quantity of supper aud told several
very indigestible yarns, that they were
allowed TO leave. They arrived home
at the midnight hour highly elated
at the success they had met with, and
feeling convinced that occasionally
newspaper men are treated like white
folks, after all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Director (iuenari Of the Lake
Providence Amateurs viii take his
froup up to our sister towpof Mayors
vile on "Wednesday, May 30th. Il
was. through his excrsions, more than
any other one person, that the play
was such a success. .IIick'ry Farm
is very pretty comedy drama Of
New England life, and we know the
good people Of Maycrsvil.e will be
highly pleased with the play.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Our friend who is known never to
talk--C. N. H., tells US he met gen.
tleman the other day that told him the
cold spell OF weather we have bad, was
what is known as Blackberry WINTER
and occurs always when the black ber-
ries get ripe; that it is generally of q
weeks duration. We don't know
whether this is one of Clark's latest or
not.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

We were on the eve of giving a
description of Children's Day at the
Methodist Church, last Tuesday even.
ing, when we were relieved of the
pleasing duty by a communication
from al eye witness. The description
therein of the program is so excellent
aud SO well written, that any effort we
might make would fall far short; SO
our readers will do much better by
reading "Children's Day" as seen by
our kind contributor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Our Police Jury will soon pay of
the Indebtedness of the parish. They
are reducing the debt all the time
and if it had not been for the con.
timed high water fights they have
had to make for the past three years
they would now have surplus in the
parish treasury. They are good
managers, and the business of the
parish could not be in better hands.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Bishop Davis Sessums delivered
two sermons here last Sunday morn
ing and evening to crowded coDgrega-
tions. We are very sorry that circum-
stances debarred US from hearing him,
but we understand his discourses were
up to their usual standard of elo-
quence. He left the following morn
ing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Miss Della Bell returned from the
Peabody Normal school at Nashville
Tenn, last Sunday morning. Miss
Della has always been one of the lead.
ing students of the college during the
successive years of her attendance, and
1T gives us pleasure to testify TO the
high grade of literary excellence she
so justly deserves. The BID. joins
the community in giving her "a hearty
welcome home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Mrs. Marie Louise Graham left last
Monday morning for New Orleans,
after spending several weeks here
with her friends and relatives. 1t not
only gave the Banner-Democrat great
pleasure to welcome her to her old
home again, but the entire community
was as unit in giving her recep-
ton we know she will remember with
pleasing emotions long in the future.
During the good lady's stay here it
was the privilege of the Literary Club
to listen to several very interesting
and instructive talks, containing sug-
gestions, which we understand have
since been taken advantage of. 1t
gives us pride to note the high stand
Mrs. Graham has taken in the literary
world of New Orleans; but coupled
with our pride Is the regret that we
are declared the influence of her gifted
pen. However, If she will come to see
Us occasionally, we viii feel recon-
pensed for her absence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
NOW TRY THIS.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DIR. Kings
New Discovery fof Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from LaGrippe found it Just
the thing and under its use had q
speedy aud perfect recovery. Try a
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing il
is. Trial bottles free at j. S. Guenard
Drug Store. Large size SOC. and 81, 90
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
Communicated.
A TRIP TO LOST GAVE.

For the benefit of those who have
not heard of this place | shall say that
! it is in southeast Tennessee on the
domain of the University of The
South.
We who went on the trip in ques-
ton are some Of the students of the
university and the grammar school
connected with it, Gncluding the Lake
Providence representative and the
writer's brother) and a few of the
professors and teachers of the above
mentioned Institution. We. started
at about nine O'Clock a. m. on Thurs
day the eleventh of May. The sun
was shining brightly aud the trees
looked fresh and beautiful in their
newly acquired spring coats.
After quite rapid journey of about
seven miles the company came to
halt, and when the stragglers had all
come in we proceeded to the cave,
which was not far distant.
When the spot was reached mag
nificent and stupendous sight was pre-
scented to us. Gu three sides rose
grand, grey sandstone cliff; in front
of us aud in one of the walls of rock
was the main entrance to Lost Cave.
This entrance is in the shape of a great
half dome, made distinct against the
light background by the darker. color of
the stone that forms its curved
surface. AT the back OF this
semi-dome is the archway that
leads into the body of the cave.
Out of the mouth of the cave runs a
stream of water, rushing and roaring
down the dale, to the rear, in series of
rapids and cascades, and losing itself
in the rocks and foliage.
At the entrance we stopped, and
seating ourselves OH the rocks that
form the banks of the streamlet, pro-
ceeded to tighten our lunch baskets.
while breeze from the cave kept us
very cool. After dinner some of the
party bathed in the stream but found
the water too cold for comfort.
When the bathers were dressed again
we went into the cave III two or three
parties.
At about one hundred yards within,
the writer stood still and looked
around him. High above was the
wide, vaulted ceiling; below, and
sloping from his feet toward the
main entrance, were heaps of broken
stone; in the background Of the
picture Cooking to the rear) he saw
the little stream, sparkling in the
light, as it hurried toward the day.
When the cave was gone through.
the party returned to smaller en-
trance, and climbing up steep ascent,
emerged into the light to find them
selves somewhat dirtier than they
were an hour before.
After short rest most of the party
went to another cave near by, which
bears the name Saltpeter. Some went
into this cave, while Others lounged
around just in the mouth of it.
When the party had gotten together
again, and taken rest, we started on
our homeward course, which was
made little disagreeable by heavy
rain that had fallen on the top of the
mountain and in the neighborhood of
Lost Cave.
After tiresome climb the summit
of the mountain was reached, and in
an hour and half we were at home
again, quite tired, but not dissatisfied
with the day of wandering.
w. B. B.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Mr.. T. j. Powell received Thursday
morning by the Anchor Line from
New Orleans, the largest and most
complete stock of dry goods, ladies'
dress goods, notions &C., that has ar
rived In Providence in quite while.
Give him call.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
1T SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSE

j. b. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharps-
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs aud Colds, that it
cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia after an attack OF
ala Grippe" when various other
remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, of
Cooksport, Pa, claims DR.. Kings
New Discovery has done him more
good Than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try
it. Free Trial Bottles at Gueuard
Drug Store. Large bottles. SOC. and
$1.00.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Mr.. VIM. White Assistant State
engineer, arrived in town on Tuesday
morning last and left for the head of
the Fifth District levee system. He
will make survey of the entire levee
and all angles, for the purpose OF hav-
ing map made. He was accompanied
by levee inspector Beard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
CHANGES In POSTAL MATTERS IN
THE PARISH.

Black Bayou post Office has been
discontinued, the patrons of that
Office will receive their mail at Provi-
dence.
Robertdale p. o., has been diseon-
timed mail at Brunette.
The name of Wilson's Point p. O.
has been changed to Wilson Point.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Mrs. Judge e. j. Delony arrived on
morning on visit to her sons, Messrs.
Ed. and Tobe Delony. We welcome
the good lady's return, after SO long
an absence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26
RIVER GAUGE.
Lake Providence. La. May "a, 1894.

Fall of LAO feet for week ending Thurs
day, May II, 1894.
Remarks The river is Is feet lower than
May "a, 1898.
Highest water was June LIST, 1892, gauge
read 41.90 feet.
CLARK N. HALL. Asst.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-26

Have you tried Plantation Liver
Pills fer habitual constipation2 They
are perfectly splendid and sure cure
Sold by j. S. Guenard drugstore,