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The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
Sheriff S Sale.

State of Louisiana, parish Of East Carroll.
Seventh District Court. q. Oldfield
versus G. NJ. WhiJtington.--No. 205. !.
BY virtue OF writ of Fl Fa to me direct
ed by the Hon. Seventh District Court for
the parish of East Carroll aforesaid, IN the
above entitled cause, | Will proceed to sell
at public auction, at the door of the Court
House. in the town OF Providence, East
Carroll parish. La. on
Saturday the 3rd day of February, 1894,
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the right. title aud interest of defendant, c..
M. Wilmington. In and to the following
described properly. to-wit
The undivided half interest in and to the
following described real estate lying and
being situated in the town OF Providence.
iu said parish and State, together with an
undivided halt interest in and to all the
rights, ways. buildings and improvements
thereon or thereto belonging, to-wit:
A lot or parcel OF ground situated on the
corner of Lake & Sparrow streets and des-
cribed as "beginniDg at the S. T.. corner OF
Lake & Sparrow streets, at the corner OF
lot number tweniy-one III block number
one. running thence eastwardly along tue
line of said lot on Lake street forty-slx and
one-half feet. thence souihwardly on par
alIel line with Sparrow street to the soitl-
ern boundary line of lot number nineteen,
thence westwardly along the line OF SAID
lot number nineteen to Sparrow sleet,
thence northwardly ou Sparrow street to
the place of beginning. beng the same
property acquired by A. +. Haffurd and Q.
NJ. Wilmington from Nathaniel Houghtod
on August 9th, 1854. as per deed recorded IN
Notarial Book X, folio 205 ct seq, Of. y =
records OF this parish. seized in the above
suit.
Terms of sale-cash with the benefit Of
appraissment. j. ". pUNN. Sheriff.
Sherf's office. Providence. La, Dec. 70, "
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
u. S. Mails And Lotteries.

Judge Nathan Goff. of the United
States Circuit Court at Parkersburg,
w. ". has rendered decision, in con-
nectlon with the application of the act
of Congress which prohibits the use of
the United States mails for the trans
mission of lottery circulars, tickets or
other matter, in which he sustains the
expressed opinion of many of our most
eminent lawyers.
The law says that an Indictment may
be brought against an offender where
over the mails circulate the prohibited
matter. Paul Conrad, president. and
others. of the Louisiana Lottery Com
pany were indicted in West Virginia
under the law and now Judge Golf. IN
a long, elaborate and erudite opinion.
holds that prosecution cannot be mann
tanned outside of the State or district
in which the offense was committed,
and he declares, therefore, that so
much of the lottery law as gives
authority to bring indictments in any
State or district in which the mails
circulate, is unconstitutional. Accord
ingly, the defendants were dismissed.
An offender must be tried in the
place where the offense is committed.
This is maxim of law. 1t did not
and no doubt does not suit the anti
lotteries. and one of their great boasts
was that indictments and trials could
and would be secured in every county
in the country. In the pursuit of the
one thing which they deemed wrong.
they We're willing TO and actually did
strike at the very foundation of the
liberties of the people.
Now, then, what becomes of the
anti-lottery fightp Since the Louisiana
Lottery Company will issue its tickets,
circulars and other matter from Hon.
duras and can start such matter from a
thousand seperate post offices in this
country every day in the year. if it
chooses to do so, what becomes of the
prosecution and the prohibitive statue?
The Havana Lottery has not been
rooted out, the Mexican Lottery still
flourishes, Kentucky runs one success
fully and an object lesson Is being
taught in this city every day by the
Premium Club. Ali this in less than
three years, too!-City Item.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
SherlH's Sale.

State of Louisiana. parish of East Carroll,
7th District Court-Mrs. Fanny Moody
and husband ct al versus Hafford &
Wilmington 9S.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale to
me directed by the late Hon. Sth District
Court for the parish Of East Carroll afore-
said. in the above entitled cause. l will pro-
ceed to sell at public auction. at the door OF
the Courthouse. in the town Of Proyi-
dence, East Carroll parish, La. on
Saturday, the 24th day of February, 1894.
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the right. title and interest OF A. T Haflord
and c. M. Wilmington in and to the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
All OF lots Nos. l9. 20 and Il in block No.
LOT the town of Providence, parish OF East
Carroll. La. excepting therefrom that por-
ton Of said lots sold and conveyed by Ma
thaniel Houghton to Hafford & Wilmington
by deed dated August 9th. 1884. and duly
recorded on same date in Notarial book Il,
for said parish. on f0lios POS and 206. with
all th4buildings and improvements there
ON and all the privileges and appurtenan-
ces thefeinto belonging, seized in the
above suit.
Terms of sale-with the benefit of ap-
praisemeut for cash to paw the notes and
interest due on the day of sale all special
costs and cost OF these proceedings; the
balance on terms of credit to correspond
with the notes and interest not due on the
day of sale. j. w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Snerifi's Office, Providence. La, January
DO 1894 .tjt
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
A SINGULAR CASE.

A very interesting decision was
rendered, on January 9Th, by Judge
Blackman, Of the 3rd Circuit Court
of Appeals, then in session al
Opelous in ST. Landry perish.
/, appears that Eraste Duprs was
appointed in 1892 a Police Juror
for the parish of St. La adry, and
was removed by the Governor on
the 18th of June, 1898. Dupre
then obtained from the District
Court an Injunction restraining
Isaac Roos, his successor, from IN
terfering with him as Police jury
man, and restraining the President
of the Police Jury from recognizing
said Roos as member of the police
jury. The District Attorney then
Instituted proceedings against Du-
pre- for intrusion into Office, and
the case was tried three times,
twice by jury and once by the
District Judge, and at all times
nupre obtained Judgment in his
favor.
Finally the case was appealed to
the Circuit Court, and Judge Black
man affirmed the decision of the
lower Court on the ground that a
Police Juror is "ward officer" T"
and that, though appointed by the
Governor, he cannot be removed by
him, but only by a judgment of the
District Court, as provided III artl-
Gle POI of the Constitution of 1870,
leaving only to the people power to
bring suit for the removal OF a
Police Juror on the ground Of cor
ruption, oppression or malfeasance
in Office.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
Proclamation Promulga-
ting the Election in the
4th WardD DrainageDis-
trict.

BY virtue Of the returns of w. e. Durn,
returning officer for East Carroll parish.
La, declaring that tan election held in the
4th Ward Drainage District Of the aforesaid
parish, for the purpose of submitting to the
property taxpayers of said district the
question of levying IL mills tax on the
assessed valuation of property within said
district as shown by the assessment roll for
1898 now on file. 43 ballots, all 10 favor of
levying said tax and representing S70.770
assessment were cast at said election. and
by virtue off resolution passed by the Po-
lice Jury Mt its meeting held Dec. %. 1893,
/, Philip u. Quays, President cf the Police
Jury OF said parish. do on this Both day OF
December 1893. issue this my proclamation
declaring the aforesaid tax of 10 mills duly
carried for the year 1898, and hereby di-
rect j. w. Dunn, sheriff and tax collector.
to forthwith proceed with the collection
of the same in the same manner as provid-
ed by law for the collection of other taxes.
P.D. QUAYS, President,
ProVidence. La. Dec. 30. 1898.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
Sheriff'S S Sale.

State of Louisiana, parish of East Carroll.
7th District Court-A. NJ. Nelson,
Admir-, VS.. n. Fass.-No. PAT.
By virtue of writ of Sale to me di-
rected by the Hon. Seventh District
Court for the parish of East Carroll afore-
said. in the above entitled cause, will pro-
ceed to sell at public auction. at the siore-
house on the Robertdale plantation,
East Carroll parish. La. on Saturday. the
3rd day Of February. 1894. between the
hours prescribed by law, all the right. title
and interest of deiendent in and TO the fol-
lowing described property. to-wit:
The entire stock OF goods. wares. mer-
chandise. store fixtures. etc.. in the Robert
dale store-ho ise. six mules, one pony. one
cart and harness. two wagons and Que set
of harness. II bales more or less OF cotton,
seized in the above suit.
Terms ofsale cash with the benefit of ap-
praisement.
J. w. DUNN, Sheriff,
Sheriff's office. Providence, La, Jan. 10th
1894 -3t
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Republican party is by no
means sure of the ground 1T has
taken on the tariff question, and this
shown by the fact that Senator
Sherman and other prominent lead
ers depreclate the talk about making
Mckinley the Republican nominee
for President in 1896. They are
afraid of the effect tariff reform will
have on the country, and the adyant-
age it will give the Democratic
party in the way of popularity with
the masses of the people. If the
Republican,. ns".really believe that the
revision of the tariff would paralyze
the industries of the country they
would aid the Democrats in passing
radical tariff reform bill, because
they know very we'll that if such a
bill as the Democrats intend to pass
through Congress destroys business
and brings Oh disaster, there would
be reaction so great in favor of the
Republican party, which would land
it in power in 1896, ard the Demo
cratic party would be wiped forever
out of existence. The Republicans
have never been known to permit
patriotism to stand in the way of
party advantage, and they will OPP
pose the passage of the Wilson tariff
bill because they know it will benefit
the people and yield the Democracy
another tremendous. victory two
wears from now.-States.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
A Constitutional Convention

In the Opelousas courier of few
weeks ago Judge E. North Cullom
gives the following reason why a
convention should be
called:
The constitution of Louisiana
was, when first adopted, by far too
voluminous, and has been made
much more so by the subsequent ad-
ditions of repeated amendments.
1t is now a matter of considers.
Bile difficulty to say how many
amendments have been added Of
what they were designed to rrovide
for. 1t would require no little re-
search to enable one to collect and
put them together.
The last legislature provided for
the appointment of some gentlemen
to make recommendations of other
amendments, and judging from ex-
pressions which were reported to
have fallen from some of them, | am
satisfied the constitution will be-
come code of still more complI-
Gated laws.
/, therefore, am in favor of con-
st:tutional convention, the delegates
to which shall be elected with
plenary authority to frame and adopt
constitution without referring it to
the people for adoption.
We need constitution made of
new cloth and not of patchwork.
Experience has taught us what is
necessary in the organic law and we
should not hesitate to incorporate it..
Let us have one we can safely afford
to live under, without being driven
to ingenious and continued evasions.
A constitution should be brief,
comprehensive, and couched in lang
uage as simple and plain As the ten
commandments. Suffrage should
be qualified, so that intelligence may
guide ignorance and be able to pro-
vide for its systematic amelioration.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sheriff IS Sale.

State of Louisiana. parish OF East Carroll.
3rd Ward Justice Court Of West Carroll
parish, Louisiana.-L. l.. Wltkowskl
vs. David Bullen.--N0.-
By virtue of a writ of ii ia to me directed
by the Hon. 3rd Justice Court for the par
ish of w est Carroll aforesaid. in the above
entitled cause. l will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the door of tie court
house. in the town of Providence, Fast
Carroll parish. La, on Saturday. the 9th
day of January, 1894, between the hours
prescribed by law. all the right title and
interest of defendant in and to the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
One brIndle COW. one red and white muly
COW, one yearling. one 2-horse wagon, three
calves and one black mare pony. one red
specked cow, seized in the above suit.
Terms of sale-cash with the benefit Of
appraisement j w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sheriifrs office, Providence, La, Jan. l3,
lS94-.,t
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Crowley Signal says, that II
seems hard times are indeed upon us,
when well to do people, as well as
these less wealthy, are compelled to
borrow money and mortgage their
homes at the rate Of 20 and 80 per
cent to local leaders. There are
many New York capitalists today
would be glad to invest and let out
their money at s to s per cent.
There should be law prohibiting
such usury.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
REPORT Or THE GRAND JURY


Tosthe Hon. r. r Montgomery, Judge 7th
District Court:
We yonr Grand jury duly empan-
neled and sworn for the special Jan.
uarr, 1894 term, beg leave TO make
tile following report.
We have examined eighteen cases
and f und ten true bills.
Owing TO the short time (being in
session only ionr days. we had con-
siderable trouble in getting witnesses
before us on time, and issued attach
ments in several cases.
We have examined the public build
mgs, and found them in delapidated
condition, aud recommend the Police
Jury make necessary appropriations
for their repair and preservation.
We call the attention of the Police
Jury particularly TO the fact that there
is lack of pigeon hole space for the
preservation Of papers in the clerks
Office, and recommend that it imme-
diately make appropriation 10 have
the work done.
We have visited the jail, find the
prisoners well fed aud clothed. and
apparently well satisfied with their
unfortunate fate.
We have examined the Sheriff's &
Tax Collectors office and find that be
has made settlements for all funds
collected by him up to Jan. I, 1894.
Believing we have completed our
labors TO the best of our ability, we
respectfully ask to be discharged.
". NJ. PURDY. Foreman.
Lake Providence, Jan. IL, 1894.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20


This cotton future business is
worse than any lottery that ever
existed, and still our grand and
glorious moral senator's, White and
Caffery opposed the re-chartering of
the Louisiana Lottery Company
and are now doing everything they
possible can to defeat the Hatch
bill. The following is from the
Arkansas Press and every word of
it is true:
The New York cotton exchange
consists Of 454 men. 1t is limited
to this number. Each man pays
$40, 200 Initiation fee. Nobody is
allowed to sell cotton or handle it
in New York except those LICENSED
by these men. They bought and
sold last year 4o,O0O,00O bales,
nearly four times as much as was
raised in the world. They get 10
cents per bale for buying and sell
ing each bale, or 100000 last
year. In addition to this they get
from S50,O00,OO0 to 800, 600, 900
of forfeited margins from those
who deal in futures. This is the
biggest gambling concern in the
world.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Attakapas Yindicator oi
Franklin, says 1T IS surprising the
quantity Of strangers coming in
every day looking for homes and
land. Dozens Of these people call a
this Office inquiring for purchasable
property" We would like for some
Of them to come over this wsy. where
it is easier to make living than in
any other parish IN Louisiana.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
Leasing Of Public Ferry.

In accordance with an ordinance adopted
by the Hon. Mayor and Board Of Alderman
of the Town of Providence, La. sealed pro-
posa!s will be received at the Office OF the
Secretary Of the Board, until Saturday,
January 10th, 1894, for the privilege Of leas~
ing OF the ferry plying between the town
ofProvidence and the Mississippi shore tor
period Of twelve months. Bids therefor
will 5e opened by the Mayor and Secretary
and privilege awarded vt noon on said 10th
OF January lS93. reservation being made 70
reject any and all dds
CHAS. B. EGELLY.
Secty. Pro- TEN.
Lake Providence La, Jany. 6th 1924.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Hammond News says: SIN
the death of Col. j. M. HoAings-
worth of Shreveport, this state has
lost one of her ablest advisers and
best citizens. It will be 10 small
blow to the senatorial aspirations OF
Congressman Blanchard, for to be
deprived OF the council of such a
lieutenant is serious matter"
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

A few days ago the editor of this
paper made trip from Lake Provi-
dence to Arkansas City, along the
line of levee. The entire country
has been overhowed two years in
succession and presents a sad pict-
ure of desolation Delhi Pressette.
The editor of the Pressette, max
ing that trip, must have had on
blue spectacles. From Lake Provi.
dence to the line of Arkansas, the
country was in high state of cult
walton; and though some few places
suffered on the back, this year, not
last year, from the overflow, they
made nevertheless at least half
crop. We should have thought that
the country being so much better
and so mach finer than what the
editor of the Pressette is accustomed
to see around Delhi, he would have
seen nowhere in our parish signs OF
hard times, and reported it what it
is, fine country.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

From the indications at present
the match between Corhett and
Mitchell will surely come off. The
club has forwarded to stakeholder
Kelly certified check for $50, 900,
which means the contest will take
place Notwithstanding any opposition.
Tom Allen, the ex-pugilst. says
Mitchell is a sure winner.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

Judge Ferguson of New Orleans,
said recently on receiving petition
to be lenient on prisoner, who had
been convicted before his court /:
Gentlemen, 1 am sorry, have al
ready sentenced the prisoner; but If
l had received your petition before
doing so, would have just doubled
his time.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
Political Gossip.

DeioW W. iePiouuCS iioth VII
New Orleans Truth of recent dat
Tan article containing lot of politi
cal gossip non said to be current OIL
the streets of the city. We Civ
our readers the article for What it il
worth:
While the present is mol the mos
opportune time for political gossip
still some of it can be heard with
reference to the approaching sera
torial contest. 1t is announced un
authoritatively, both from the JEFF
ferson and Crescent Democrat,
Clubs, that Don Caffrey will bt
elected United States Senator on thu
first ballot and without difficulty
the only one II, the race to cut any
figure being Congressman Blanch
ard.
The electiol of Senator Caffrey j:
secured simplf because the majority
of the city leaders, including the
Mayor, Coneiessman Davey, Vic1
Mauberret, pohn Brewster and
others, have {dickereo" and agreed
to give him their support. For the
votes which fhey are able to turn
over to thd Senator, they have
secured an abundance of political re
cognition FRI m the Governor and the
Federal officers whom the Senator
controls. The city leaders will
drop ex-senator Jonas entirely,
most of his strength being caught
up by Caffrey.
The city leaders came to an an
derstanding with Senator Caffrey
and have succeeded In securing
nearly everything which they care
to have. Some of the city deiega
ton, however, decline so far to vote
for Caffrey, though they say they
may change when the time for vot
ing comes. These are revenue
members and include three city
Senators and two Representatives
Collector T. S. Wilkinson, since
he has bten in Office, has been q
source of worry to the bulk of the
city politicians aud likewise those
who train with Senator Caffrey and
Gov. Foster. While lie has ac
corded abundance of recognition te
Congressman Blanchard, Boatnel
and Robertson, he has ignored tbt
Governor, Senator Caffery and the
city leaders almost entirely. IL
fact, he has only appointed one party
named Skipwith-whom Senator
Caffery recommended He wal
recommended also by Senator White
and Governor Foster, wording it sc
that the Senator claims only one
third of one appointment.
The city leaders have received
practically no recognition whate~el
from the Collector who, altogether,
has made very few removals. Mr..
Wilkinson, it is said, is looking tc
succeed Gov. Foster, and it Is simply )
holding out in the matter OF city
people until he knows "where he il
at"
This is all gossip, of course; still,
the story is going the rounds to the
effect that Gov. Foster is very anx
ious TO secure the political support
of Mayor Fitzpatrick, some ever
going 80 far as to say that the two
have already reached an understand
ing and will be pulling IN harness
together for the next election.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Webster parish, met in
Minden on Wednesday last and
called an election for February 3D.,
for the nomination of Democratic
candidate for the Legislature. Amt
it about time East Carroll was doing
the same thing?
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

Honblower's nomination for Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court,
was rejected by majority of six.
1t looks very much like Hill has
scored another victory over the adj
ministration.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The Franklin parish police jury
passed resolution at its last meet
ing exempting any railroad company
from taxation for period of five
years. A railroad mass meeting will
be held in Franklin on the 9th.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The sympathy of their many friends
will be extended TO Col. and Mrs. A..
w. Crandell in the loss they have sus-
tanned in the death of their bright and
promising young child. Neville Buck.
She was-the only daughter of fond and
doting parents and the light of hap
py household. her bright face and
cheerful disposition shedding warmth
upor all around her. Seven summers
had passed over her head and she
seem ed on the threshold of joyous girl
hood But on Sunday night last death
laid its heavy hand upon her and her
gentle spirit took its light to the realm
of eternal happiness. Death is always
sad, but never more SO than when it
cuts down the flower of home
Col. and Mrs. A. w. Crondell have
the sympathy of the Banner-Democrat
in the loss of their. sweet and only
child.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

Philadelphia has more churches
than any other city in the Union
664; New York comes next with 534,
and then Chicago with 800.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

D. Peck has applied to be appointed
administrator of the succession of Carroll
ton johnson. decd, and will be appointed
as prayed for unless opposition be made
thereto within legal delays.
Done and signed this 9Th January, 1894.
F.F. MONTGOMERY.
Judge 7th Jud. District.
A true copy:
j. ID. Tompkins. Clerk. Jan. 1884
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The great Cathedral in Marsalles,
France. was consecrated last week in
the presence of thousands of people.
Napoleon LII laid the corner stone in
1852.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

Last week the Police Jury Of
Donaldsonville appropriated $3.50 to
to the Fire Company of the town,
and the Board of Aldermen $3.50 to
the same organization.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

Secretary Carlisle says the short
arge will be nearly $50, 900, 900, and
urges prompt action by Congress.
Failing in that, he will issue bonds
to meet the emergency.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

1t is reported that battle took
place at Rio Grande do Sui, Brazil,
and that four hundred insurge nts
were killed. The continued sick
ness of Mello is telling on his forces.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20

The export of cotton seed oil from
New Orleans during the year 1893
amounted to $4,000 gallons, val
ued at s431. .45O.
The Banner-Democrat., 1894-01-20
N Office.

The commercial partnership hitherto ex-
listing under the style Of Miliikin & Caw-
thon, has been tlis day dissolved my mutual
consent. All parties indebted to said firm
or those baving claims against same, can
settle with either Of lhe late partners.
JAS. S. MILLIKtN,
B. f. CAWTHON.
Lake Providence. La, Jan. III, 1894.