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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-15
The ONLY CERTAIN ROAD TO PROS
PERITY: BIMETALLIsM.
DELINQUENT TAX QUESTION.

ATTORNEY General Parsons has rem
dered an opinion on a tax question
that interests all OF the counties Of
the state. The law provides for
penalty OF three per cent. on taxes
after the first Monday in January, a
penalty Of six per cent after the first
Mondayin March and interest at IL
per cent rer annum. Ada county
officials were not charging interest n
addition to the penalty. but there was
a question about it and the attorney
general was appealed To to decide the
point. His reply is as follows:
"Answericg question No. /, which
is as follows: under. section 10
above referred, should the interest
from the first Monday in January at
IL per cent per annum be collected on
delinquent taxes paid before the irst
Monday in March 2 l will say, yes,
'.Your second question is, Is the
penalLy or per cent upon delinquent
taxes unpaid after the first Monday
in March in addition to the penalty of
3 per cent upon such taxes paid prior
to the first Monday in March p My
answer to this, question is, Yes .,
He also holds that the charge of 25
cents for advertising should be made
against each piece Of property assessed
against any person.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-15

The executive committee of the re-
publican central committee for this
county had meeting here last Mon
day according to instructions from
Chairman Patrie Of the State com
mittee to recommend some one for
the position Of state committeeman
from this county. There were pres
ent.C. L. Hoffman, chairman; Chas.
Cfafl1n, secretary: CA. Imhoff by A.
a. Crane, proxy, and O. G. Smith.
The committee unanimously recon-
mended Hon. James e. Do!dn, of
Bonner's Ferry, to fill the vacancy on
the state committee, caused by the
resignation Of Chas. Sweeney. This
is splendid selection, for Mr.. Dolan
is we'll and favorably known rs ain old
timer among us, and he is pre-emin-
ent for his loyalty to the republican
party.
Vacancies on the county committee
were filled in Post Falls and Naples
precincts, and other business of minor
Importance was transacted. Capt J.
A. Fisher. of Post Falls. was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy on the county
committee, caused by the change OF
residence by G. A. Imhoff, and Edwin,
Doust was appointed to till the va
cancy at Naples. Both are good ap-
pointments.
The meeting Of the committee was
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1896-02-15

THIS PAPER is t k FPS. On tile ss at d G.
Agency, "a and IS Merchants Exchange. San
Francisco, California. where contracts for
advertising can be made for it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30
Mr.. ". N. White. the largest mer-

Mr.. w. N. w mte, tue iai Soss A"S'
chant in our town, add whose business
is growing all the time by bis honesty
and fair dealing, has closed the con-
tract for tho erection Of the most CON-
pIete store anywhere in North LOUIS
iaua. lie will erect it on the site OF
his old store OIL Lake street, aud II
will be as near fire proof as he car
have it built. 1t will be something
new for Providence-a brick building,
35x70, with iron front and concrete
floor. The ceiling will be fifteen feet
high. with the shelving running clear
to the ceiling between the ceiling ana
the counter he will have a walk three
feet wide on either side of the store,
which the customer can ascend at the
end of.the building, and no doubt will
be a great convenience. BY building
the shelving to the ceiling he can store
away more goods than any other Two
stores in town. Mr.. Hull, who built
our Jail. has the contract, and the erect.
lion of this fine store will be started
lust as soon rs possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

There was large size row down OF
the M. E. Church on Friday night last,
which caused the arrest of the preach
er, F. NJ. Washington, his wife and Ida
Burton. They were brought before
the Mayor on Monday and the preach
er fined five dollars aud costs. We
regret to hear Of fuses among the
colored people at their churches,
which lowers them in the estimation
of the white people. From what we
can learn of the fuss the preacher was
to blame and that he has q good and
faithful wife ; but he has neglected her
and placed his affections .on Ida, for
which his wife became angry. Ii the
good colored people would make al
example of such men by making them
leave their pulpits, they would ge
along much better and be respected
| more.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

A gentleman in our town on Mon-
day last, who attended the revival
services held at Tallulah last week by
our popular Methodist minister, Rev.
II. w. Kuickerbocker, told us that he
never saw such successful meeting
held in years that the church was SO
crowded that be bad to use the large
and handsome court room; and that
there were people who attended the
services nightly who had not been In
side of a church for twenty years
He saws that the reverend gentleman
has done untold good and that this
meeting will bear fruit. There were
thirty-five conversions, twenty-seveE
accessions to the church and fifteer
| baptized.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Thore is no person in East Carroll
who has higher regard for Hon. G.
s. WHY than we have. We have
always been his friend aud have been
with him and supported him in pref
ference to any man in the parish for
the position he now holds for the sec.
ond time; and we cannot believe what
the Tensas Gazette says in regard to
him. We hope Mr.. WHY will write
communication to our paper and prove
that the charges are false.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Two colored women were up be-
fore Mayor Hamley on Monday morn
ing for disturbing the peace over the
affections of colored gentleman. Hi'
Honor got them both for $500 and
costs. aud ordered them to hum
another locality to live in. To keeI
from going to jail planter paif
their fines and took them out TO hot
athe cotton aud the corn"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30
NOTICE.

Having completed the listing aud having
estimated the values Of all real and personal
property in the parish in accordance with
law. notice is hereby given that my iists
will remain open tor inspection aud cor
rectsou at my Office for period OF ~ days,
beginning on the 10th day OF June. 1870.
J. s. GUENARD,
Assessor East Carroll Parish.
Lake Providence, La, May 30. 1896.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

"What a short waist that Miss
Wheeler has % eyes, but hasn't she
long reach on the pedalsp-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Uncle Bob, what is a pedestrian
"Why, he's the fellow who makes
row when a bicycle runs over him.
Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

We give room in this issue to let
ter from Representative WHY adj
dressed to the Democratic Executive
Committee, which we hope will be
read by the Democracy of onr parish
We have no comments to make, ex'
cept to repeat what We said last wees
that we think Mr.. WHY should
have stuck to his party though thu
heavens tumbled.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

BY notice elsewhere It will be seen
that Miss Narcisse Williams has taken
entire charge of the sewing parlorl
and wishes US to cay to her friends and
the public generally that she is ready
10 do all work in her line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

After you receive notice from the
marshal through the paper next week
that if your dog tax is not paid by a
certain time, and be then commences
to exterminatc them, do not say that
you did not receive notice. Owner
or no owner, all dogs will be killed II
taxes are not paid on them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

We notice by the Vicksburg papers
that Mrs. Johu L. Martin won the first
prize 1925 90 in gold) offered by l.. M
Nicholson for the best homemade
bread. Thcre we're large number
competing for the prize, and we con.
graduate Mrs, Martin upon being the
best bread-maker in Vicksburg and
capturing the "hard metal"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Messrs. Robt. Nicholson and Mike
Erwin came up from the lower end OF
the parish on Tuesday evening. They
remained in town for little while and
then went on up to the Bend, where
Mr.. Nicholson has levee contract
There friends were glad TO see them
looking in the best Of health. The,
reported that rains are badly ncedee
in their section.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

DR.. P. S. Stricker's family arrived
on the steamer Natcbez from Vidalia
on Saturday last, and are located at
the Garner residence on Levee street.
We welcome them TO our little town,
aud hope that they will be satisfied
with their new home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Physicians everywhere prescribe
Live Oak Rye, and professional men
use il In preference 10 all others. and
have found it the purest and best
Uncle Phil Mcguire can supply you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholson, sister OF
our popular parishoner, Mr.. Robt.
Nicholson, will leave next week for
Scotland to spend the summer. She
will take steamer from New Orleans
to New York and then cross from
there. We wish her pleasant voy-
age and a safe return in the fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

A young mau in town has pet
souirrel. The boys want to know
what he Is going To do with it. And
you must remember that q brand new
cage has been made. There is NO
doubt but il goes of.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

The ladies of the Methodist Parson-
age Society are having another story
added to the parsonage residence
This is push and perseverance, .on
their part, and we congratulate them
on their nice aud comfortable home
that they will have for their pastor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Mr.. j. D. Tompkins has purchased
five acres of land on the lake, on the
east side of the Bass residence. We
learn that Mr.. Tompkins will start the
erection of a residence Immediately.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Mr.. G. A. Williams, one of the best
cotton planters in tho parish. was up
from The second ward on Wednesday.
He gives the same reports about the
much needed rain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30
TO THE TRADE.

wJ. &. P. Coats Spool Cotton
at 10 less per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
w. N. WHITE, ACT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Our public school has the best corps
of teachers that were ever in charge.
The parents are satisfied with them
and so are the scholars. No kick is
heard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30
snr;nr and Summer Samples.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of spring and summer samples
and invites his friends to call ana take
a look at them. On account OF the
newtarifr. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

It ia rumored that there are
several of our prominent citizens who
would like to be appointed members
of the Levee Board. There are
several good ones in our parish to
pick from, and any of them would suit
the people. There is Judge W. G.
Wyly, Col. Jno. A. Buckner, Hon. Jos
E. Ransdell, Mr.. j. Stein and Col. W
H. Benjamin. They are all good mel
and large property holders.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Miss May Beard, of Lake Providence
ia in Minden visiting relatives. we
are 80 glad to welcome Miss Beard
among us again.
Miss Susie Taylor, who has been en-
gagged IN reaching in the country, mss
returned 10 town to spend the vaca,
ton season, having closed her schoo'
for The present term.-Webster o'gnai
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Hon. C. r. Egelly, who represented
Providence Lodge, X. of T. at the
meeting of the Grand Lodge, which
met al Paquemine, returned yesterday
morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Last week we said that several parts
of our parish had received good SOAK
ing rains; but we were mistaken, and
the heavy clouds and thunder on wed
nesday was nothing but blow. Our
informant told us that the rain hao
come, and the farmer was happy. Mr
H.H. Graham, one of the largest plant
ere in the second ward was up III towr
on Saturday last, and told US that NJ
had not had rain on his places to az
any good in six weeks. lie told u
that he had some cotton not up ant
that his neighbors were in the sam
| fix. We hope that the planters OF IN
lower part of tho parish will get IN
much-heeded rain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

jim, Hill s. Bro, who purchased
the Lewis property sometime ago.
have been tearing down the old build
ipgs this week that have stood there
for so many years, preparatory to thu
erection of a large and commodiou'
store. We understand that it will bt
a frame building, 35x70 and finished
| in nice style, and will be used by then
exclusively as grocery store. MI
A. M. Nelson, one of the best rnechan
les in the country, has the contract.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

We learn that game of base ball
will probably take place in town on
the 9Th of next month between the
Rolling Fork and Providence niues.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Railroads are being built in severa
directions in the lower part OF the
State. Where is our Steele and his
North aud South road?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Miss Dellah Bell returned home
YESTERDAY from Dexter, Tenn, where
she has been teaching school
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

One day last week Margeritte, the
pretty little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. S. Millikin had the misfortune to
break her arm just above the elbow.
She was riding on tricycle. and had
her hand turned in the sleeve of her
dress, playing one-arm, as she had seen
some of the older ones doing, when
the wheel turned over with her, and
falling on the arm that she could no.
use in protecting her from the fall
broke it. DR.. Bernard set TIT
broken limb, and says she stood
like an old person aud is getting along
nicely.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Mrs. d. L. Morgan, who has beer
very sick for the past week, Is consul
ared to be somewhat better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Miss Agnes Harvey of Tailuiah.
visiting Mrs. G. II. Egelly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Knights of Pythias meeting next
Tuesday night. Chancellor Command
err Beard requests that all knights III
good standing to be on hand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

Mr.. re. Green started out cutting
the weeds on the levees on Monday.
He will cut them from the Arkansas
line to the Mrdison parish line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

w. IL. MONTGOMERY.
Notary Public.
Recorded in Mortgage Book ~" PIP.
1888. ct seq.
Witness my hand and seal this 25th day
ot Nav. 1896. ID. w. GLAMOUR
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
Lake Providence. La, May 80, 1896.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30
ARTICLE VIII.

When this corporation is dissolved Its
affairs shall be settled by three commits
sioners. selected by the majority both In
numbers and.amount of the stockholders al
q general meeting convened for that pur
pose after thirty days notice by the Score
tarv and in case Of vacancy among the
commissioners it shall be filed by genera
| election In the same manner.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-05-30

The purpose for which this Corporation
10 Established and the business to be car
red on by it is operating PUBLIC COTTON
GIN AND GRIsT MILL ia the parish aiore,
said and the lease or purchase OF the land
necessary for same; and the purchase ana
nonstrmction of all necessary buildings and
,,,anhinerv for same and the construction
for lease OF such buildings near the gin site
as can be leased to ADVANTAGE; together
with the general power to do all things
necessary and convenient in conducting
said business.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
Mailing bicycle.

An American turist is said to
have sent his bicyce from Lohdon to
Paris by mail at ost of a fey pence
and to have recered it in perfect
order. This looksike yarn but it
is straight. The Hglish parof post
now carries mail packages MT over
20 pounds in WIGHT and n of a
higher value TIM $500 frdn any
point in Englad to any bee in
France at what appears to 10 a ri
diculously low triff. The icycle
weighed just 20 pounds. Thegheels
and handle barswere remove from
the frame and carefully Mapped
in heavy paper. 30 as to max = COM
pact bundle, bepre the postse was
paid. and when the wrappins were
removed at tn, tourists bel in
Paris the machine was in Serfeot
condition.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
Gold norseshoes In oiden Times.

Roman writers inform us that
Commodus caused the hoofs of his
horses to be covered with gold leaf
and even the. fetlocks to be gilded.
Nero's short journeys were invaria-
bly, performed on white mules wear.
ing gold shoes on their fore feet and
silver behind. The beasts which
drew the chariots of his wife, Pop
p@ were shot all around with gold.
Several others among the dignitaries
and potentates of the riotous days
OF the Roman empire shod their
horses with gold and used the same
material for bride bits, buckles,
spurs, etc.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
Tennyson's Reply to Mr.. Aust,n.

Somebody, see, has unearthed
the silly attack upon Tennyson
which Mr.. Austin made considera.
BILE number of years ago, but nobody
has quoted the vigorous couplet in
which Tennyson--who by no means
liked to be attacked, even by the
most insignificant of persons-re-
paid his assailant. Hare it is:
Tennyson Is no giant: all men know It.
For 80 says Alfred Austin, dwarf and poet.
London Speaker.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
Depends on the Kind

"a fellow always feels Itisfied
with himself sfter having ken in
little game, "said the fell COM
ing out of the restaurant.
"Well, it all depends on Y 1t kind
of q game he's been takinp b." re-
piled his friend, who had pen out
at the poker club. -YopkelStates-
man.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
Rats as scavensers.

Birmingham is overrun with rats
that are fed from the sewers. The
authorities have taken no steps to
exterminate them because Mr..
chamberlain, when mayor, declared
that rats were good scavengers and
by eating up garbage prevented the
spread of disease.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-03-05
A Credible Witness.

Prosecutor, will you tell me who
was present when the defendant
slapped you in the face?"
"Myself. parblee, your honor. -
Charivari.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
A BURGLARY.
Thieves Loot the Store Of Il.
Kaufman Last Night.

Thieves Loot the Store Of Il.
Kaufman Last Night.
\ very rich haul of salable win.
ter clothing was made some time
during last night by a thief or
thieves, from the second hand
clothing store of Il. Kaufman,
No. 713 West Commerce ctreet.
The store is situated on the
east bank of the San Pedro creek,
with a large open lot, with access
from CamarOn street, in the rear.
Mr.. Kaufman last night left the
store at about 1870 o'clock and
his clerk closed up at II o'clock.
When they opened up this morn
ing they found a large hole in the
floor under a window in the rear
of the store, large enough TO ad-
nit Il small man or Il good sized
boy, and about One-third of the
stock of clothing, silk handker-
chiefs and gloves, was gone. a
heavy line of fine OvercOats and
fine flannel shirts was among
the missing goods. Two waist
coats, dropped under the house
in the hurry of departure by the
thieves, were recovered. The
house in the rear is raised on
stills above the ground several
feet and the place of entry by the
robbers is shielded from view
from the front by Il little room.
They had clear field and work
ed very leisureIy, passing their
goods out of the back window,
which they carefully closed after
they had taken all the goods, A
wagon was evidently used to
take the goods away, as they
would have been too heavy for
ess than three or four men to
AIRY.
\ foot print of a small shoe,
high heeled, looking like one
worn by a woman, was discover
ID in the rear of the store, in the |
mud, early this morning.
Mr.. Kaufman places his loss
It about $3.50 to $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

John WickIand, Of Converse, is
in the city.
Mr.. Will Saenger, OF Elmendorf
is in the city,.
c. GIasscock is at the South.
ern from Kyle.
Green Davidson, a stockman Of
Victoria, is at the Mahncke.
w. T. Way has returned from
an extended visit to North Texas
Mrs. George Smith and Mrs
John Moore, of Seguin, are at the
Mahncke.
]. E. Thornton, a well.known
newspaper man OF Austin, is in
the city.
Henry Fink, we'll known
ranchman Of Leon Springs, is at
the Mahncke.
Mr.. Sol. Mayer, of Sonora, Sut-
ton county, is visiting his parents,
326 Goliad street.
Judge j. B. Dibrell and Judge
James Greenwood, of Seguin, are
at the Maverick.
Mrs. T. J. Crofford and two child
rem and Miss r. Mickle, of Austin,
are at the Maverick.
Mrs. S. E. Dilworth, of Austin
is in the city on her way to Con-
zales and is stopping at the Mshn-
cke.
MISS Lucinda Cervantes has re.
turned from Laredo, where she
has been visiting friends and
relatives.
A. Reese, a merchant Of Con-
zales, is in the city, accompanied
by his wife and children. They
are quartered at the Maverick.
Robert Garrison, son of G. II.
Garrison, formerly of San Antonio,
is in the city from Pomona, CAL,
on visit, and is stopping at the
home Of w. NJ. Osmon, 623 Macon
street.
! A. Y. Walton, Jr., and wife, nee
Miss Annie Bennett, arrived in the
city yesterday from Natchez,
Miss, where they were married on
October z. They will leave this
evening for the Walton ranch,
where they viii make their home.