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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

and forwards. Here was a predicament
indeedi l knew that If discovered
should be handed over to the ignorant
police justice who would be utterly un-
moved by any statement that l might
make. Unless 1 could get off the ship
at some other point, or the sentry should
once more relax his vigilance, should
probably be caught and sent to Jail as
u vagrant, if not an actual thief. 1t
may well be imagined how cursed the
idle curiosity that had led me to place
myself in such an unenviable position.
But repining was worse than useless.
i determined to reconnoitre the possi-
b.Iities of escape, and watching my
chance when the sentry's back was
turned, / stole away in the darkness.
The steamship, as near as could judge,
was of the typical tramp" class, with
spardeck cut away between the masts
for the better accommodation of cat
tie shipments. In the forward cut
stumbled over quantity of stores,
which had seemingly not been taken
care Of by the steward-hams, barrels of
flour, canned goods and as nearly as
could Judge, several hundred loaves of
bread were piled up in disorderly man
ner. Much as marveled at this further
exhibition of lack of discipline, it was
certainly lucky find for me-, and I
made no delay in breaking of loaf of
the bread and munched it greedily.
The greater part of the cut was oc-
cupied by large number of packing
cases, and while making my way over
them was surprised to discover by the
hollow sounds given forth that they
were seemingly empty. just about the
middle of the cut almost fell into a
small space which had been left between
two cases in slowing; and in recovering
my balance wrenched loose one of the
boards on the side. Again my idle curi-
osity proved my curse, for without any
pet purpose lowered myself down and
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01
Times Change and We with Them.

"Da-a-arling," she said, and her head
snuggled closer to his manly shoulder
George da-a-arling, do you love me p
Helen" he cried, fervent1y, II love
you more than words can tell. Life
seems all too short to spend in kissing
you"
The weary cycle of the years rolled
on. Spring came and went. Clark
street was repaved and fell into decay
Aldermen went to Europe, and were re-
placed by others who in turn grew rich
and went away. Again George and
Helen stood together, this time in the
grand hall of their suburban villa.
George" she said, don't you love
me?''
"Of course do, old GIRL" he said.
"But it seems to me that life is too Short
to spend it kissing you" Chicago
Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

I The tale have to tell is so strange,
so weird, and so improbable, that must
preface it by stating that what say
herewith is absolutely all know about
the subject. 1t will be noted by the
reader that on several important points
my descriptions are vague and uncertain
but quite enough is known, and told,
TO refute the assertion that there is
nothing new under the SUM-
In the month of June, 1894, / walked
the streets of New York without cent
of money in my possession, and without
a friend in the whole city. Like many
another poor unfortunate, 1t seemed i'm
possible for me to find niche in the
world of labor into which l could fit. l
subsisted entirely by the charity of a
few good Samaritans, and became more
and more Respondent as the uneventful
days dragged by.
nged to e1ude the vigilance of the watch
man at steamship dock, and walking
out to the end of the pier esconced my
self among some bales of hemp, and
there went to sleep. 1t was night when
/ awoke, but as there was no one to
wait for my Homecoming, nor indeed,
any home for me to go to, it made no
particular difference.
! Stlll, was, as you may say, all slept
out, and there were several hours to
dispose of before ] could have an oppor-
tunity of passing out of the gate upper
ceived. So, with noiseless footsteps, 1
wandered around among the piles of
merchandise until my attention was at
tracted by the cabin lights of steam
ship that lay at one side of the pier.
With the exception of these lights,
which were. of course, situated well aft,
no sign of life was visible; and although
stood alongside the gangway between
the wharf and the spardeck, / could dis
tinguish no watch or bar to prevent me
from going aboard. Inspired by feel
ing of curiosity as the carelessness
which left such splendid opening for
the dock thieves, that / knew fairly
swarmed hereabouts, to make way with
portable property, / walked cautiously
up the steep incline, and as started to
swing off the end to the deck, almost |
walked over the recumbent figure of a |
man. Before I could recover my |
startled faculties and retrace my foot
steps, the sleeping sentinel gave groan,
and l had barely time to drop down be-
hind water-butt before he arose to his
feet and commenced pacing backwards !
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

the earth per-
haps = if you
would love to live
forever and then
turn to somethin
good to eat, you
will please re-
member that
Rocky Creek is
still runnin down
stream and amt
gone nowheres.
No doubts you
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01
QUEER CONDOLENCES.
Striking Occurrences, Many of whlcl
Have Become Historic.

Striking Occurrences, Many Of Which
Have Become Historic.
The late well-known archaeologist
Albert Way, crossing Pall-Alall, can.
noned against an old gentleman. After
mutual apologies cards were exchanged
On each card was printed "Mr. Alder.
Way" The older gentleman, dying,
left his fortune to the other Albert
Way.
The planet Neptune, which had for
countless ages revolvedi in the heavens
unseen by anyone on earth, was discov-
cred simultaneously and independently
in 1916 by Profs. Adams and M. Lever
rier, the two most brilliant astronomers
of the day.
Some few years ago shepherd boy
placed a sleeper on the railway line be-
tween Brinhton and Palmer, with the
result thu train was thrown of the
rails. One year later to day-almost
to a minute-that same youth was
struck by lightning and instantane-
ously killed within couple of miles of
the spot at which the accident occurred.
Sir Walter Besant tells of the follow
ing curious coincidence which hap
pened to himself. 81 was consulting, The
says, IAN artist with regard to the face
and features of character which he was
illustrating for me and I briefly de-
scribed to him the kind of face had in
mind. He was meanwhile rapidly
sketching a face on piece Of paper he
had before him. Will that do?' he
asked, showing me the exact portrait
of the man had been thinking Of
The four King Georges of England all
died on the same day Of the week.
A lady lost ring on "the Under
ground" She returned and reported
her loss. At that moment train
entered the station, when her ring was
found on the step of her carriage, hav-
ing completed the circle in that posi-
ton.
AT place of worship in Rotherhithe,
some little time ago, the minister was
telling how Wellington said at crisis
of one of his great battles: eff dark
ness would only come it would save
him." Hardly had he uttered these
words when the gas went out in the
chapel.
In 1S90,a few weeks before the census
taker began his enumeration of the peo-
pie of Elm Grove, Va, the town au-
thorities counted their own population,
preparatory to filing articles of incor-
poration. The following was the re-
markable result: Number of males
over 81 years Of age, 14s; number OF
males under 81 years of age, las; num-
Der of females over 16 years of age, 14s;
number of females under 16 years of
age, 14S.
Some Zulus were on exhibition in
Aberdeen and a gentleman who had
been in South Africa himself went and
began to talk with the men in their own
language. One of the natives was ex-
ceptionally shy, which rather attracted
the gentleman's attention. He looked
at him more closely and recognized him
as a man who had worked for him in
Natal and had run away with pair Of
trousers which did not belong to him.
IN, Y. Mail and Express.
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them pleasant places in regards to
which have sometimes spoke Possum
Trot, and Huckleberry Ridge, AMI
Viewers Woodgarden, and fuckers
Mill, and the Panther Creek settlement.
but when the crops are laid by and the
fish won't bite, if you want to take few
days off and make the time pass quick
and pleasant pack up your duds and
come with me and we will go over into
Cyclone Streak.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01
CYCLONE STREAK.
The Sage of Rocky Creek "Tellin
Of the News"
Plenty Of Wildcat Stills and Everybody
Kin to Everybody. Else-B Black Jack
Changed HIS Breath Deacon
Joinerss Gallantry.

If you want to see the most loveliest
"trip of country on the broad bosom of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
Two New Songs.

Two OF the latest song successes are
Molly McEntee" by Edwin W. Cote.
Lane q Cole, pu ublishers, Boston; and the
campaign song and chorus Prosperity,
Protection and Mckinley from +. A..
Blackne-, Boston. "Molly McEntee" Is
a love song with story in the stanzas
and catchy waltzy movement in the
refraIn-enough of the desirables to make
1t popular surely. The composition
having for it's title the magic phrase
"Prosperity, Protection and Mckinley"
is rendered further effective by being
gotten up in red, whIte and blue and en-
bellished with a portrait OF the Repu BILL
can candidate OH the title page. There
is the right ring in the words and the
music is admirably titted to emphasize
their sentiment Of "vote for gcld, pro-
lection and Mckinley
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
Firemen's Muster at Crescent Park.

The firemen's muster and tournament
TO be held at Boyden's Crescent Park,
Riverside, X. l., on August 2e, under
the auspices of the famous Narragausett
Engine Company of that place, is ex-
pected to prove the biggest event OF the
kind ever held in Southern New Eng
land. The liberal purses offered for
prizes are, in themselves, certain to az
tract very large field OF entries, and
already the most famous hand engines
in New England have heen entered. This
is the first muster ever held at Crescent
Park, ana it is Intended to follow it up
in future years. Every possible attrac-
tion will be offered and every induce
ment m ode 10 the visiting iiremen and
the general public, and to the many
thousands who are fond of theyexciting
"squirts," this will undou Dteuly
prove one of the most attractive affairs
in many years. All the manifold attrac-
tions and amusements at the "Coney
Island of the East" will be in full blast,
AMI MIR. Boyden will on that day make
his famous dinner more appetizing than
ever IL possible. which will afford n
special treat TO visitors from outside the
State, who rarely have the opportunity
to enjoy this peculiar Rhode Island insti-
tuition. The management of the tourna-
ment is In the hands of old anc experi-
enced firemen who have handled mus
tors and tournaments for years, and by
long familiarity with them have learned
not only 10 do credit to themselves, but
to give entire satisfaction to all the par
ticipators and to make it interesting 20
the general public. The facilities for
reaching Crescent Park by water, by
rail and by electric cars are such that
probably no other locality in New Eng
land could he selected that would be SO
favorable for this purpose, and 1t is ex-
pected that fully 10000 people will be
present on August 26 II the weather is
fRyorab BILE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

Many authorities on health have sung
the praises OF a straight chair, but tho
objection has always been raised that
such chairs arc not comfortable. We
want TO cal the attention OF our readers
to notable exception TO this rule, which
VIC have just discovered at the warerooms
OF the Paine Furniture Co. on Causi
street, Bostou. Al cur suggestion the
chair has been made the subject OF a
special advertisement in this paper, and
II may be found in another column. II
Is impossible, however, TO describe the
luxury to the sitter. 1t is ore chair In a
thou'and,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
A Teachers Institute.

at the hail OF the new convent on
Broad street there Is being held the
present week the first annual institute of
the Sisters of Mercy, who are engaged
IN teaching parochial schools In New
Bedford, Fail River, Pawtucket and
Woonsocket. There were today over 100
teachers present to take part in tho ses-
sions over which airs Ellen b. Burke OF
the New York state Normal School,
presided, she being assisted by Miss
Mary q. Mqnahan. Lectures on impor.
tant branches of learning are given by
these wei known teachers, particular at
tontion being given to the best method,
of Instruction. Tho number OF lectures
will bo %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
HAPPY AND HOPEFUL.
Firemen Depart for the Muster al
New Bedford.
The Watchemoket Men All Wore Whis'
ksrs Just for Luck.

This is Hremen's muster day at New
represented at the Whale City. Bright and
early the veterans of the Providence
association assem- bled at the South
Main street headquarters preparatory 10
the start. The old-timers were sure OF
capturing one of the prizes at least, and
what was to be done with the first prize.
There was deal of good-natured chat
among the grey-beards and the usual
reference to auld lang syne. At O'Clock
the drums tapped for the start and
shortly after the veterans marched TO
the Union station.
The ranks were.full and hope mantled
each brow. Every one was determined
TO do his best for the glory of the town
and every one felt sure that the 9aspee,
old No. 9, would be shook as she was
never shook before. There was a thou
san1 pounds of steam in every arm and
energy 10 sell. The best of arrange
ments had been made and the veterans
arrive in New Bed ford in as fine shape
as they departed.
The Wdtchemokets left East Providence
about 1880 o'clock in a special car, and
in passing the Gaspees' headquarters
on South Main street gave the Provi-
dence association cheer. They were
having little preliminary practice for
later in the day. Captain Mullen was
on the front platform of the car and be
woro flowing black whiskers. He SAID
it was for luck. they wanted something
for a change, and something new, and
whiskers seemed 10 meet the popular
fancy. Every man mad whiskers, and oil
hands seemed to like the flowing kind.
Some one wanted TO know If they were
Populists.
1t was said that the East Providence
men were in favor of free silver just for
today, but on general principles they
were for first prizes. Some of the men
wore grey whiskers, but the prevailing
shade was black. Here and there fiery
red famed in evidence, and the
wearers thereof declared it took a white
man to raise red hair. All the firemen
from this vicinity left on the $500 spe-
cial train of 13 cars.
The Ladies' Auxiliary or the Provi-
dence Association wore neat badges and
accompanied their friends. The ladies of
the Wstchemoket men also went on the
train. Altogether the party mum bered
200 and filled four cars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
Rhode Islanders Get Pensions.

WAsHrSGToN, Aug. 19.-Among the
pension changes resulting from the issue
of Aug. 8, the following. are announced:
Rhode Island-original, Edward l..
Brown, Providence. Original widow.
May A. Benjamin, Washington.
Massachusetts - Original, JACOB e..
Wentworth, Melrose; Lucius M. Turner,
Lawrence; John Fitzpatrick, Salem. In
crease, Henry Cummings, East Boston.
Reissue, Samuel Patterson, Spencer.
Original widows, etc., Mary winker,
North Adams, sybii Andrews, East
Douglas; Cynthia &. Perkins, Blackston.
New Hampshire--Orignal widow, Mary
r. Buckman, Pittsield. Minors OF
Joseph Plude, Rochester,; Kate T..
Chandler, Portsmouth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

The Gosisper has received this note Of
inquiry: 81 was born in Germany and
on the 18th OF September next l will be
n years old. / came to this country
with my father and mother about ten
yefrs ago. My father was never natural
lied. Will you kindly tell me whether l
am compelled to get naturaiized in order
to voter" This question is frequently
asked by the children OF aliens who lind
themselves approaching mans estate, or
the time when, il they were citizens, they
could exercise the right of franchise.
This particular inquirer cannot vote until
he has become natur alizsu. Had his
father been naturalized that act would
have naturalized all his minor children
The father by neglecting this duty re-
mains an alien in the view OF the law,
and his children on coming OF age must,
in order to enjoy the full rights of
citizenship, become naturalized. Our
naturaliz zation laws as they stand at pre-
sent are very liberal, too liberal many
sensible people think, for the good and
well being OF the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
A NEW CATTLE DISEASE.
II Is Rayaglng Herds Ia Illinois and the
Farmers Are Exercised.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. ia special
from Ottawa, ILL.,, says: Farmers in
Brookiield towns hip just south of Mar
seilles are greatly exercised over a new
disease which has broken out there
The disease has spread in three herds OF
over one hundred cattle and many OF the
animals are hopel essly olind ana many
others are losing their sight. DIR. Den
mis- who was called TO see them, can find
nothing in the authorities relating to the
disease, which in this case fleets the
pupil OF the eye.
1t may be necessary to have all the
affected cattle killed to prevent the
spread OF the malady
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
Boston's Wealth.

The ,otsi veal estate valustion In Bos-
ton Is s77O, 96l, 200 ana personal t2i0, POO. =
l26, against s75i. .05) aud t2OG, G,6i6,gis
respec.ively year ago This shows a
gain OF $50, ,5lo,6j0 in raj and si,s73, ,Sls
in personal property, a grand total OF
s1s,ssi.'sS, making gross gain Of
a., 03i, 022 over that OF 1896
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
NO TRUTH IN III.
A Correspondent Says There Was No Fight
Bslween Troops and YaquiS.

DENVER, Col, Aug. IA special
from Tucson, Ariz., says: A corrcspon-
dent has just come from the place where
the action was said TO have taken place
between the Ysquis and troop f, Sew
enth Cavalry. He found the report OF
the fight to be without foundation. The
soldier represented himself to DO a
courier from Captain Hare's troop, sey-
enth Cavalry, on sick leave. aud not from
that OF Lieutenant Bullock. The soldier
Is under arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

had a supply of new poles on hand and
unsympathetic individual who saw
the whole proceeding insinuated that the
city was going to duplicate its original
order OF fire alarm posts and lanterns.
The three accidents cost the city
about S175
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

Recent visitors from this city to Boston
have noticed that the fine Gothic struc-
ture which formerly adorned the corner
OF Boylston and fremont streets has been
razed. Nc and horses are trampling
over its foundations getting ready the
work for what is expected to be Boston's
most sumptuous hotel. Perhaps not all
Bosronians know that on this piece of
ground was once the home of President
John Quincy Adams, and that here was
born his distinguished son, Charles
Francis adams. Sr. In those days it
was a very beautiful situation no hint
OF business was as yet around, and the
Adams estate was neighbor to several
others of large size and fine appurtenances
Over in the corner of the Common the
South Burying Ground was much better
kept than now, and altogether there were
few more desirable places for residence
In the whole city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

"Boys will be boys" but you can
afford TO lose any Of them. lie ready for
the green ppple season by having DeMitts
Collie and Cholera Cure IN the house.
Johnston's Pharmacy, Se3 Westminster
street; Metgzers Pharmacy, go North
Main street; Alfreds Pharmacy. sll Eddy
treet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
A QUICK VOYAGE.
The Majestic Reduces Her Time From
DaunpS Rock 10 New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 The White Star
steamer Majestic, which arrived at Quar-
antino at $3.50 this morning, made the
fastest psssage she ever made from
Daunts Rock to this port. Her time
Of passage was days, II hours and sc
minutes, which is II minutes better than
her previous record made four years
ago. She experienced fine weather and
smooth seas throughout.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
There Was No Enthusiasm.

There was a smalt gathering OF sill
veritos OF the Providence Casino last
night In response 10 the call OF the Bryan
Bimetsllc Club, No. 1. Chairman George
r. Vipal repeated so~e OF the stock ar.
guments in favor OF free coinage and
Secretary Basinet made remarks about
the act OF 1873 and reiterated otner
familiar statements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
EOURTN PRiZE.

Four Body brussels Carpets OF the
Value of $3.50.
Your own choice Moquette and Body Bruss is.
and our magnificent stock OF Carpets to select
from.
FIFTH PRIZE.
Ffinfs Model Kitchen Ontht SIS.
Comprising the celebrated No. Model Grand
Range-hot closet. high shelf and ware itchen
table chairs and rocker large square OF iino-
leum wash tubs, wringor, Clothes horse, elc.,l
which cost So pot cash. Given away TO the
lucky holder OF the right coupon. Ee sure W
have hstiull
SIXTH PRIZE.
An Elegant Six BrOcateHe COuch.
The luxurious Turkish style, made in all hair
and double spring The new adjustable head.
whereby you can have any height desired. great
broad roomy couch Just TO look AZ 1t Will rest you,
spot Cash Price, Soo.vV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
GOSSIP OF ADAY.
Great Life Savers Talk
About Ingratitude.
Says That Saved Have an
Aversion to ReScuerS.
Something About the Rights Of the
Children Of Aliens.

When one person saves the life Of an
other 1t is the common and prevalent i'm
preston that the one saved is forever
after grateful to the rescaer. That seems
20 be in accordance with common sense
and deconcy, but Peter 5. McNally, who
has rescued some sixty persons from
drowning and who still continues the
good work at Boston, told the Gossiper
during recent chat that ingratitude is
the most common characteristic of those
who have been rescued from drowning.
"The idea in novels and boys books," 7"
he continued, "is always to the effect
that hero who saves a maiden from a
watery grave In Immediately surrounded
by halo OF glory and desire on the
part OF the rescued one to marry the dar-
Ing fellow. Nothing could be further
from the truth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
DR.. a. SAWYER,

Specialist Eye, Ear, Catarrh and Chronic
Diseases SO years in Providence. New
Fletcher Building, 212 Union Street.
Hours 8 to u; 2 TO 8. Consulate free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19
At FLENT'S IN PROVIDENCE. %sy#s%s%s ss @s%%"'

gratitude OF the rescued is as widespread
as Mr.. McNally's personal experience
would seem to indicate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-19

SEVENTH PRIZE.
A Beautiful Decorated Porcelain Dinner
Set, $50 Pieces.
The famous Royal vifreous China" dainty
colorings aud pattern. Hayiand shape. Price
500.
EIGHTH PRIZE.
Select a Suit of Clothes From Our Eie-
8ant Clothing Dept.
For Men, Women and Chi.dren-the latest styles
always-t the amount OF 5000 and youll ind IL
rs good as any you could buy tor 5000 elsewhefe.
NINTH PRIZE.
4 OnadrupIe Plate Ffve-Piece Silver
Tea set.
Made by mpson, Hall. Miller & Co, guaran-
tee OF ITS qualityi beautiful patterns; warranted
for 20 years Cost slo % spot Cash. Given away
q. rlBtmas Eve.