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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

On Thursday night after orr citi-
zeus were in the arms of Morpheus,
they we're awakened by the report OF
several pistol shots aud the blowing OF
the marshaps whistle. Several OF our
citizens got up ont of bed aud went to
the assistance of the marshal, expect
ing every moment TO stumble over
some poor mortal with his toes turned
beavenward. Geo. Smith, Gillis Frank
lin and w. II. Fisher found the mar
shall standing in front Of Conner's
saloon, who informed them that the
shots were fred on the inside. They
went to the rear of the building and
made an entrance, where they found
three hobos and an empty pistol and
the room full of smoke. They marched
the gentlemen over 10 the lookup, and
the next morning they faced the Mayor
who fined the shooter $50 and the
others SIS each. Saturday evening
Mayor Hamley redu ced the fine Il
S25, which was paid by friends on the
government feel. The five dollar
birds paid their fines also, aud skip
ped aud we will bet it will be COLI
day in August when they STRIKE
Providence again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

credit upon the President andSecretary-
who were unceasing and untiring in
their efforts 10 make the excursion
what it was--a trip of pleasure and in
terest, and as our FREUD Chauvin OF
the DonaldsonyilIe News says. ''when
the hour for parting arrived, the pro-
found sigl.s which preceded every ex-
preston from the members, rs they
babe one another goodbye and ex-
tended their best wishes for another
such pleasant renuion. told with what
regret to all, the end had come"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Major l.. X. Barber, wife and chill
dren, left on Saturday morning for
New Orleans, where they may reside
permanently OH account of the health
of Mrs. Dsrber. The Major regretted
to leave the parish, where he has spent
such a pleasant time, and became sc
popular with our people. The Ban.
ner-Dcnocrat hopes that the Major
will return and reside among u.s.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

The family Of Mr.. j. s. Guenard
have been eorely afflicted for the past
week. Mr.. Guenard, his wife aud lit
tie son have been confined to their bed
with fever.
One or two weddings are on the
tapis. We intended giving the names
this week, but the parties begged US
so hard not to do SO, we had 10 prom
Use not 10 do it.
Miss Joe May Egelly, while at the
dance at the Opera House on Tuesday
night laid her $50 cloak in the window,
aud when she returned for 1t, 1t was
gone, and cannot be found.
In company with Messrs. S. b. Ken
nedy and Tom Davis, we went up 10
the little town of Mayersyille on Sun
day evening last, aud spent a. very
pleasant time visiting our friends.
We learn that the parish is free Of
peddlers. They are the kind of people
who should be given the cold shake
The owners Of great many planta
| tions in orr parish viii not allow thess
meu on them.
Rev. G. Maize went 10 Floyd OF
Monday in response to telegram, x
see young man by the name Of Car
ney ,-who was very sick with swamI
fever. Mayor Hamley made the triI
with The Reverend Father.
1
We did not have the pleasure o
hearing 10 the sermon delivered by
Rev Mr.. Knickerbocker on Sauha.
evening last, bnI baye beard That
WAS one of The most eloquent ye
delivered by the reverend gentleman
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Melton, aud
Mrs. G. G.. Miller left last Wednesday
night, taking with them their mother,
Mrs. Emily Keller. who has been III
for so long. Mrs. Keller went TO
jackson, La, where she will remain
with Mrs. Miller until she RECEIVERS,
which we hope will be within a rca.
souable time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

The cotton market has about
adjusted itself again after the recent
furry. It seems that the spectators
of New York and Liverpool control
the cotton future business and when-
ever they want to "bcsr" the market
there very little trouble for them
to do it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

The economical wearing of pants
means wearing the best. fhe best
jeans pants are the B q c K S X In
BREECHES. They are made Of good
leans sewed with the best thread, and
the know-how make the fit and looks,
and the low price. There's y guaran-
tee with each pair-look in the
pockets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Jim Bush, and old colorcd man.
living in cabin on the Island place,
was burned 10 death on Tuesday
night of last week. The charred
bones were found after the fire and
placed in box and buried. Jim
Bush killed another colored man near
Iy twenty-five years ago on the same
place where he lost his life, aud was
sent TO the peniteniiary for life. lie
had served twenty years, and about
Eve years ago was turned out on ac-
count of not being able to do anything.
and made his way back 70 his old
home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

In another column We publish the
amendment to the Constitution oil
Louisiana relative TO the right OF sur
frage, to be voted upon in April next.
We do not know how the people OF
our parish stand on this important
question, and would like to hear their
views expressed through our columns.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Tulane University Of Louisiana.

Its advantages for practical instruc-
tion, both in ample laboratories and
abundant hospital materials are I'M
eoualled. Free access is given 10 the
great Charity Hospital with 700 beds
aud $4,000 patients annually. Special
instruction is given daily AT THE BED
SIDE OF THE SICK. The next session
begins October 18th, 1895. For cata.
loque and information address
PR0F. S. E. CHAILLE, NJ. d, DEAN,
Now Orleans, La
~P. o. Drawer 26l.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Messrs. Jordan and Atkins of Green.
vile, Miss, came down on Tuesday. and
went out to look at the the ice factory.
These gentlemen are thinking of leas-
ing it for next season. We believe
that if the right men would take hold
of it that they could make it pay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

A boat will leave St. Louis to-day,
and our merchants have sent in large
orders for goods TO be shipped on her.
No doubt this will be the last boat out
for sometime, without there is rise
in the river. The looks are now that
there is no chance for any change in
the condition of the river for some
time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Sore Throat. ANY ordinary case
may be cured In one night by applying
Cham berlain's Pain Balm rs directed
with each bottle. This medicine is
also famous for its cures of rheumatism
lame back and deepseated and mus
cular pains. For sale by j. S. Cue
nard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Aunt Mary Burke, an old colored
woman was the person who lost the
pocket book, and Mr.. Fousse turned it
over to her. The old woman had TWO
five dollar bills hat b d been ia il for
over fifteen years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Judge j. NJ. Kennedy left on We'd
nesday morning in response 10 a telc-
gram from his son Joe. who is very
sick q, Las Cruces, N. NJ, aud wishes
10 return home to. be with his dear
ones. We hope on. friend w.!i be
strong enough 10 make the trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

We learn that the feuce law will be
one Of the issues in our parish politics.
We are opposed tc the present law,
and believe that our Police Jury
should have acted upon the petition
presented 10 them by large majority
of the people of our parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09
REFRESHMENTS $:

n-Brsndy Cae Champagne Cider Ginger Ae Mineral water
Settler Water Whkey Imported Aonaries Water
Keg Beer Budwer Bottle
Beer Malt Nune Benedcne Imported Sherry ana
Wines,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Mrs. Ruth Bloom and her two chill
dren returned to Greenville Tuesday
night, after spending month at her
old home. Mrs. Bloom says there is
but one place for her, and that is dear
old Providence. We hope 10 see her
return soon again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

We learn from the hunters that the
woods are full Of deer. Having had
no high water now for the past three
years deer have increased in large
numbers, aud the boys who like to
follow tho hounds, will have a fine
season for their sport.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

All the ladies Of town have been
flock,ng to Guenard's drug store this
week to look at the fine perfnmery be
has Just received.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

You get mere goods for little
money II McRae's than any other
place In town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

nZ-J. q. +. Coats Spool Cotton
at 40 less per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
WsN. WHrrx, Aer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Mr.. j, S. Guenard the druggist will
tell you that no one is better qualified
to Judge of the merits of an article
than the dealer, because he bases his
opinion on the experience of all who
use It. For his reason he wishes us to
publish the remarks of other dealers
about an article which he handles.
Messrs. C. F. Moore & Co., Newberg.
Ore, say: I'VE sell more of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy than all
others put together. and it always
gives good satisfaction. Mr.. J. r
Allen, Fox. Ore, says: l believe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be
best / have handled Mr., ". D.
Hitchcock, Columbus, Wash. says
'.Chanberlain's Cough Remedy sells
well and is highly praised by all who
use it, For sale at ]. s. Guenard!
drug store,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09
MATHESON'S LANDING.

wish to notify generally thatI have my lhuns
on;nc Purdy Schneider general Receiving ana
will VINO vi" -
liver goods at all hours with times and are Is o
o
4 Coyn.os sbar&c sack
Herocei go.
~ ria prygoo
Muesa Baeis
R;cr n cent Jraeap
rouo to 90,
Fn nEu 10 per cent fregbn
crates
ano ando m
lots tohsn
dg.. Lake Providence La r. nn 1AA = -S-''
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

The earthquake shock of last We'd
nesday morning was not felt by any
person In town that we have heard Of !;
but down at Goodrich's it was felt
very distinctly. While in Mayersville
on Sunday last. we were told by num-
Der of citizens that they were awak-
ened by the shaking of their houses,
and q chimney of kitchen falling
from the shock. 1t occurred about 5
O'Clock o. m.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Visit McRae's and they will be sure
to tell you what they have for sale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09
Mice Assortment Granite Ware Nice Assortment Hard and Tin Ware

The patronage OF the public respectfully sol'c'tsa ana
p''SS' 0''' S*''s '''''0', W. G. MoRAE, Agt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

Anti RatiIers aud leather washers for
buggies at McEae's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09

the historic Chicamauga fark ana MIS-
sionary Ridge, where the government
has expended over $650.o0O in estsb-
fishing National Military Park, and
where hundreds of monuments are
erected by the different Northern
States. Not monu ment has yet been
erected in memory of the 'tlost cause
1t is the duty OF every Southern State
to appropriate handsome sums and
place monuments on these battle fields
We went up on Lookout Moutain,
Tennessee's great historic resort, 2.Soo
feet above see level and 100 feet
above the city of Chattanooga.
Our visit to Nashville was the most
pleasant of our trip. and the Press was
royalty entertained by committee,
composed of Messrs. A. j. Grigs5y,
Thos. Cooley, VIM. Hawkes.. II. A.
Hosslock, r. p. Webb and Eugene
Foster, inviting them to a lunch at the
VIM. Gerst Brewing, Coz where
speeches were made and beer flowed in
quantities. Among the places OF al,
traction visited was the grounds of ths
Centennial exposition to take place
there next year. Next week we vii
publish IN full pamphlet on th'
Exposition.
TIC jankessng toul OF the Press as
!; ISOLATION and its success reflects grea
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-11-09
TO THE TRADE.

-------s asssf
agJ. .. +. Coats Spool Cotton
I 40 less 7 per cent. This price is
0 merchants Only.
W. n. WHrrx, Aer.
We learn from Che hunters that the
goods are full Of deer. Having had
10 high water now for the past three
ears deer have increased in large
,umbers, aud the boys who like to
,ollow tho hounds, will have a fine
season for their sport.
Mrs. Ruth Bloom and her two chill
ircn returned to Greenville Tuesday
night, after spending month at bel
old home. Mrs. Bloom says there II
but one place for her, and that is des'
old Providence. We hope 10 see bel
return soon again.
We learn that the ieuce law will b.
one Of the issues in our parish politics
We are opposed &c the present law
and believe that our Police Jur.
should have acted upon the petition
presented 10 them by large msjorit'
of the people of our parish.
Sore Throat. Any ordinary cas-
may be cured IN one night by applying
Chamberlain Pain Balm rs Directs
with each bottle. This medicine
also famous for its cures of rheumatisr
lame back and deepseated and mus
cular pains. For sale by J. S. Cue
nard.
Messrs. Jordan and Atkins of Greer
vile, Miss, came down on Tuesday. an
went out to look at the the ice factor.
These gentlemen are thinking of lea
ing it for next season. We believ
that if the right men would take hol
of it that they could make it pay.
The cotton market has abot
adjusted itself again after the receI
furry. It seems that the speculato
of New York and Liverpool contr
the cotton future business and whel
ever they want to "bear" the mark
there very little trouble for the
! to do it.
In another column We publish u
amendment to the Constitution
Louisiana relative TO the right of 81
frage, to be voted upon in April mel
We do not know how the people
our parish stand on this importa
question, and would like to hear the
views expressed through our column
| Why suffer with Coughs, Colds al
La Grippe when LAXATIVE BRol
QUININE will cure you in one Of
Does not produce the ringing in
head like Sulphate of Quinine. 7
ND in tablets convenient for takil
Guaranteed to cure, or money
| funded. Price rs cents. For sale
fGueuard's Drug Store.
A boat will leave St. Louis to-d'
and our merchants have sent IN lar
orders for goods 10 be shipped on h
No doubt this will be the last boat G
for sometime, without there is r
in the river. The looks are now II
there is no chance for any change
| the condition of the river for son
time.
i The economical wearing of pa
means wearing the best. fhe b
leans pants are the B q c x S X
BREECHES. They are made Of &c
jeans sewed with the best thread, q
the know-how make the fit and loo
and the low price. There's guar
tee with each pair-look in
pockets.
/. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT..
Tulane University of Louisiana
Its advantages for practical instr
{ ton, both in ample laboratories
abundant hospital materials are
: equalled. Free access is given TO
great Charity Hospital with 700 b
: aud $4,000 patients annually. Spe
! instruction is given daily AT THE Il
SIDE OF THE SICK. The next ses'
, becins October 18th. 1895. For C
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
GROVER FOR GOLD.

.s-t a. ,n1 tlat ny .,,t tn an mn.
n.s.tf,,, sfir 49, ,'la ,i ~ nr;ees an in.
cr..ae".; ~ nf M nsa,is pf hia Mama
n,asl MIMI, ~ n,s norrinn wbile he il
atns s.,nsi M WA Win VANISHING
v,..,-.s ~. isoress'.f ,vooas and an
sssts,.joi VIZ mos of history and
sx.,s,.,snr.. ara -fi,,l III tbese lessons
AZ ,peiGions tft.toot n madn tn create
- u~.i,. de-. tg,,ngr he a tvocates of A
IN, XXI .onpd elrran,.y,by tia insinu-
MIN, .n,,rs mr. less fiirectIT made that
tnaY beiong othe fibauciAI and busi-
ne ,,a.se5 and are therefore, moi only
.o9t 80 ssn6p,,fby Min common people
tnf u.IDd hut Tor selfish and wicked
mn f,l.,aS are willing 10 sacrifice the in
i..'.t, 5, those 0u,siIe tleir circle.
rsiiaye fb4 raDital and wealth
hi. .p,0 conhinaf,or, ana other means.
s4a ..3es Qg,n An undue advantage;
Lid must be conceded that The
m laace OF ! sound currency may,
i .ea.s vs invested With greater
.o. s .p,partance 10 Individuals ac-
81 aee Ia then condition and cir
4.aa- Id h, however, only a
din aup d iagree since it is utterly
.m.. pe tlat anyone IA oar broad
s. nco ~ 9Jar whatever may be
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
marry Thfs alrl-souepoa1

Mr.. EDITOR:-
1 stained a blue silk dress with
lemon juice; what will restore the
color9 1 am making lots of money sell
rug the Climax Dish Washer. have
not made less than $40 any day l
worked. Every family wants Dish
Washer, and pay IS quickly when
they see the dishes washed and dried
perfectly in ONE MINUTE. 1 generally
sell at every house. 1t is easy selling
what every family wants to buy.
sell as many washers as my brother,
and he is an old salesman. will clear
$4,000 this year. BY addressing }. H.
Nolen, so W. Third avenue, Colum
bus, Ohio, anyone can get particulars
about the Dish Washer, and do as we'll
as am doing. Talk about hard times;
you can soon pay off mortgage, when
making $40 day, if you will only
work; and why won't people try,
when they have such good Opportuni-
ties. MAGGIE Z.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
Three Crops a Year

Can re grown on the same land in
easter Mississippi and southern Ala
bama along the line of the Mobile 4
Ohio Railroad The summers are
are cooler, the winters are milder. the
death rate Is lower than in the north.
Improved farms $40 to SIS per acre,
unimproved land So to S. an acre near
railway stations 1t is the best pOr-
ton for raising fruits and early yeee-
table, stock raising and general farm
crops. Lands are advancing, now is
the time TO buy. Very low rate eXcur-
sions monthly
The Mobile & Ohio has put on two
through fast trains each way daily be-
tween st. Louis and Mobile. 1t is the
shortest and quickest route to the
South.
An illustrated pamphlet telling all
about our country Will be sent free to
AL who wish it, Apply to f. w.
Greene. General Agent, No. los
North Broadway, St. Louis, Mo or to
E. E. Posey. GeDaral Passenger Agent
Mobile ~ Ohio Railroad, Mobile, Ala.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25

About two hundred men, women
and children assembled at the auditor
ium yesterday afternoon to listen to
the lecture Of Lewis +. Post on Gods
Two Best Gifts to Man" Quite 3
number had gone there thinSing it
would be religious address, coming as
1t did on Sunday afternoon and were
considerably disguised when it turned
out to be ''single tax" lecture.
The above is as fair or truthful as
the News eyer is. The meeting was
advertised in Saturdays News as a
''single tax, lecture, also by handbills
on the streets. No one left the room
during the lecture except Dad Quar-
terman, the city council reporter of
the News. IT'S true the people all be-
gan to make ready to 90 when the
News egotist, Mr.. Eecles began his
harangue Of impractical and visionary
questions There were also some re
publlcans on the outside, as was made
manifest by brick which was thrown
through an opening in the roof Of the
building. Probably it was thrown by
some one who was disguised in learn
ing 1t was to be a single tax lecture,
That is "redeemers" principa largu-
ment.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
TIRED WOMEN.
The Housewife, the Farmer and Gh Q
TOIlerH or ALI Vacations.

TOIlerH or ALI Vacations.
DepressiOns Of the nervous system
at the approach Of spring is q fertile
source of blood impurities, That tired
feeling, which is the natural result of
the depressing effect of warm weather
Immediately after invigoratiDg cold of
winter, quickly disappears when Pc
ru-na is taken. Thousands are daily
testifying to its priceless benefit. Gen
eral lassitude, dull, heavy sensations,
J continual tired feeling, with irregular
I appetite and sometimes loss of sleep
Pe-ru-na meets every indication and
proves itself to be perfectly adapted to
all their Yarid peculiarities Pe-ru-na
invisorates the system, rejuvenates
the feelings, restores the normal appe-
tite and procures regular sleep
This tired out feeling is especially
true of the housewife in spring time
used up tagged out jaded and weak,
1HeIS dIo IuONsduuo VI Iuou o'SIy-
where. A few bottles of Pe-ru-na
would do them untold benefit AS a
tonic and nerve invigorator it has no
equal. 1t builds up this nerves, it gives
strength to the circulation and at once
restores the appetite and digestion.
No feeble woman should be without
Pe-ru-na.
A finely illustrated pamphlet on
Spring Medicines sent free by The Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company,
Columbus. 0.
For free book on cancer address DR..
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
single Tax Lecture.

Louis F. Post, of New York, deliv-
cred his lecture, Gods Two Gifts tu
Man" last Sunday afternoon to IA
small but appreciative audience,
which would have been much larger
but for the inclemency of the weather.
MrPost was on his way east from a
lecture tour in the west. To say that
Mr.. Post is master of logic, of rhe-
toric, of ease and grace as well as
master Of his subject. is but a feeble
statement OF facts.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
Remenyi Coming .

Our people will be pleased 10 learn
that the great and only Remenpi and
his famous concert company will APP
pear in this city on the night of May /.
Remenyi has played the violin in all
the countries on the face of the globe,
and is given up to be the finest per-
former upon the violin that ever en-
tertaired an audience in Kansas. The
price has been reduced to 70 cents for
all seats on the first floor, and there
should not, and doubtless will not be
vacant seat in the house. Get your
seats at the Opera House Book Store.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25
Two AUTHORIZATION

Tuesday evening Santa Fe passenger
No.2ran into horse between here and
Kent. The horse was killed and a
railroad man named Zipp who was
riding on the cOwcatcher was unfor-
tunate enough to have his leg broken.
He was carried to Newton but the
authorities finding that the accident
occurred in this county sent him here
on first train, He is now at the Grand
Central Hotel.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-04-25

In the Arena for April Miss Adeline
Knapp, we'll known journalist of San
Francisco, who has an especial apti
tude for political writing that is al
ready widely recognized, writes on
The Civic Awakening in San Fran
ciscO.n She presents the whole lurid
picture of San Francisco politics, and
shows how the exploits of Tammany
have been duplicated on the Pacific
coast. The paper is valuable, for it is
another indication that there is turn
ing of the tide in American municipal
politics.