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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30

No matter when or how Cuba
achieves her Independence of Spain
it is written in tho stars, she will
some day be free. And one does not
need to be lingo in order to See
that il the United States does not
bind Tie Queen OF The Antilles to
her by the strong ties of alliance or
annesStion, she will cast away u
safeguard that lies at her very
doors. The strategic situation OF
CUBA, at the entrance ct our great
guilt demands that for saiety'S sake,
ne should not dcspise the means of
protection to our southern SeacoaSt
that the island affords.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30

The bubonlc plague is said to be
working it's way from India to
Europe, thence to the United States.
The disease has its rise in bad air,
filth. aud lack of nouriShing food.
1t resembles "Black Death,' which
was so fatal in olden times. The
symptoms are pains in the back:
aud limbs, followed by fever and
!elTiam, and glandular swellings
that discharge tetid matter. The
disease runs its course in forty.
eight hours.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Lost,

Ono Q) Black Texas Mare, about Is
hands and | inch high. H.s no hrsuu.
About ! gears old. Not broke. Reward
to finder.
J. BALLARD DUDLEY.
Lindsay,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
IVA n&ed!
Get Ready For Spring.

A new bicycle for lady, and one for q
gentleman for sale on time in easy INSTALL
n,clts. Apply Ivy letter to S. l.. caro- of
Trne Democrat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
Club 3NsY.

We want IL incr.ase our Hu5Bc.;p:icn
list. iO got YOUR aid, we ulHho tao fol-
lowing OFFER:
70 She one, sending the largest list Of
new, yearly, subscribers 70 t.o True Den.-
ocrat, by
MAY /, 1897,
we will give a mandolin or guitar, rs pre-
feyred. Tho one, with second larxsst list
SEQ in cash. The ofsrv is made in entire
good faith. For if but one person son.ls
in Il small club Of only five undo: this Of
fer, ": will make tho award at tho end
Of the time 50, douot feel, that yor can
not gst a club, Leca,se you cannot get a
large one Try. Icur efforts will 10
rewarded in some way II You send il only
ono new subscriber.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30
- .. 49,. cure Liver Ills; easy to
Hoods Pills Axs, easy 70 Operate. ~c.
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A righteous war ia being waGed
by tn" respectable journals of New
York aga'nst"the new .j"nrnal'sm,"
which makes it's appeal t" the bny-
i"g-harl|y worth calling the read.
Ing public by pictures and stories
Of vice and crime. When one re-.
fleets that it was the old journalism,
whi:h sent an expedition I" the
North Pole, which opti'r! Africa
to civilization, which helped Ire.
land in time Of famine, tue new
journalism suffers by comparison.
liz departures are only int" the
pur|ens Of big cities, itS exp|orA-
tons into tho secrets aud sUrrOws Of
families, its assistance ouly for the
PRONUNCIATION OF scandal and the
breeding OF cri'>e. Bnt, We believe,
ihe very extreme to witch he rev
journalism goes will bring a|wut
it's OWE correction. Yhc psn'iG'um
that swings to the one side OF an
are, swings just as FAR to the other.
Thr people, The pure minded, &c.
cent prnp'a rrnai'''nE,-!Dd thank
God, there ~" always some ~ho
have not bowed the knee t., Bual -
wilt demand a change. And tue
New York Times, which bears the
motto, ":'I the ness that's iii to
Fii''l" is the beEinoingof the end, =
better rr" III ntw>,aprv1'uM. Gn1
hasten the day.
as,,a,.sasrx..s'ap a1ssszs>z
Use situation 'AnSt fe thrpatcr-
ing Indeed when Harpcr's Weekly,
the ,svowct| exponent and apolog;st
OF The So-c":!el ''pafty OF moral
.deas' Qe the Republican pav>y)
should Gn'l it necessary TO SQUAD
the note Of alarA by warning q:
The grave dangers that lie in wait
for tie party by the domination ni
Plat; a"d Quay. THE Hmalv
points out that New. York, pvuu>yl.
vania and Illinois are the three,
stro"ghot's Of I!epnb'ica1jsm. Two
OF these states are dominated Nv y
one man power, Boss Plaft in the
one aud Boss Quay in the ot',er,
both ct whose methods are known
to be corrupt, And though H.
llnolS has not yet fallen into the
power OF one man strong enough to
manipulate the machine, yet a SYN.
d'cai', equally questionable has
gained comirO|. The boss<.S and
the syndicate hays practically the
naming Of the Senator IN their rv.x.
prctiye states, and the Republican
party. aud nat these nuc:., wii! h.
held responsible f.: lie c,::l$,.
offences.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30

IT the rumurS are true that Gov.
Bushnell OF Ohio is not friendly TO
Mark Humans senatorial aSpira.
ra;iuns, tar Governor will probably
have the power to crush them.
Should this happen, it may also
result that Man,ia VIII Iali bel v'ts.n
two stools. Eccal,Se to get tie
Scholarship he will already have
had to retire Sherman by giving
HIM a cabinet position, aud as
Ohio cannot have everything it,
sight: it might c"n>a to pass that
The willy Plrs;''rnt-ma(1er, the
Warwick of 1886, would bp left ont
altogether. Something almost too
good to be true.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-30

a Cure for L4sgne lSac!x.

"My daughter when recovering FROM
m attack Of fever. was Il great .atfere.
from pain in the back and hips" writes
Louden Grover, OF S"rdis, Ky. "Attcl
using q.ite number Of remedies withou>
any beuetit she tried one bottle OF Cham,
berlain's Pam Balm and it has given en-.
Tire relief" Chnmberlain's Pain Balm
is also Il certain cure for rheumatism.
SID by l.. T. kiibourne, Druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
SheriH's Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish OF East Carroll,
Seventh District Court, J. W. Cooke
& Co., VS.. NJ. +. Massee,-No. 3O7.
By yirture of q writ OF Fl ia to me
directed by the Honorable Seventh District
Court for the parish of East Carroll afore-
said, in the above entitled cause. will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, at the door
of the court house, in the town of Provi-
dence, East Carroll parish, La. on Satur-
day the 22nd. day Of May, 1897. between the
hours prescribed by law, all the right, title
and interest of NJ. E. Massee in and to the
following described property, to-wlt:
One Lot of ground at the e corner OF the
property of Mrs. Jane Waddill. Tutrix. IN
the Town of Providence, La. Southwardly
along Levee street 60 feet Westerly at
right angles to Levee street One hundred
and Forty-Eive feet. Thence go feet North
wardly to S w corner of said Waddill prop,
erty. Thence along the South line OF SAID
property to point of beginning-seized IN
the above suit.
Terms of Sale cash with the benefit Of
appraisement.
Sheriff's Office, Providence, La, April II
1897. ct.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
Information for the
Public.

The following is the schedule OF the
Y. & nj. " R. R., taking effect from
Sept. 13.
New Orleans Divislon-Train 3 Will
leave Vicksburg at $40 and arrive
at New Orleans 1885 a. m.
Train 81 will leave .Vicksburg 500
a. m. and arrive New Orleans $50 p.
m.
Train 6 will leavesNew Orleans 4:2V
D. M. and arrive Vicksburg 1 /. 80 p. m.
Train No. 90 will leave New Or
leans at 500. a. m. and arrive at Vicks-
burg at 555 P. m.
Memphis Division-Train No. vii
leave Memphis at 1852. m. and arrive
at Vicksburg at 500 a. m.
No. 90 will leave Memphis at $40 q.
m. and arrive at Vicksburg at 6:45 p.
m.
Train No. G leaves Vicksburg at
|12.O1 a. M. and arrives at Memphis at
.710p p. NJ.
Fran No. 81 win leave Yicksburg
at 7:3 m. and arrive at Memphis at
$50 a. M.
ALI trains run daily.
For information as to rates &o,l
, write to
w. d. BRENT, c. +. A.
Yicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
On the 5th. instant the Sena1

On the 5th. instant the Senate, by
= vote Of 43 TO 26, refused to ratify
the general arbitration treaty be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, which was negotiated by
Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Paun-
oefote. Tho rules OF the Senate re-
quire majority Of two thirds for the
ratification OF treaties. Both of our
senators, Messrs McEnery and CAT
ferry, voted IN favor Of the measure.
The defeat of the treaty was due
largely to the opposition Of Senator
Mills, Of Texas, who made a strong
appeal to the Senate against ratify
ing the agreement. 1t is matter
Of doubt whether or not the treaty il
its amended form would have suited
the BritishHgovernmeht, even had i
passed the. Senate. This puts al
end to any effort towards an arbitra
tioD treaty between the two coun
tries for some time to come. An,
ifthe two great Anglo-Saxon nation
of the earth, with common ances
try, a common tongue and almos
kindred interests cannot come I
some agreement on stable basis q
settling their disputes, it is a matte
Of much conjecture whether the OIL
Ter nations will ever do so, whose lar
guage, customs, origin ana gener.
jnterests are so widely divergent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PROVI-
DENCE, LOUISIANA.

MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PROVI-
DENCE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with provisions OF the
Charter Of the town of Providence. and by
direction OF the Hon. Board of Aldermen,
an election is hereby ordered to take place
on Monday, the 7th day OF June
1897, for the purpose of electing Mayor;
Secretary, Treasurer. City Marshal and
five Aldermen.
All persons who may desire to vote at
said election are required to register and
procure proper registration papers in ac.
cordance with Act No. l3l, OF the Acts OF
the General Assembly of the State OF Lou
isiana, approved July, 1894.
The supervisor of registration will cause
his office to be opened on Monday, the 18th
day of April, 1897. at hours to be by him
fixed and place designated in accordance
with said Act No. 1877.
Given under my hand and official seal Of
the town of Providence, on this the lotI
Ell. HAMLEY, Mayor.
Attest:
C. r. EGELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
NOTICE..

At meeting of the Lake Providence
Lumber Co., held Feb. 10Th inst. the Board
of Directors agreed on the following prices
for lumber, tO-wit:
Cypress cabin lumber, Sl2 per m.
Cypress bevelled siding, rough, $40 per m.
Cypress dressed siding, S13 per m.
Cypress T. & G. flooring and ceiling, best
grade, 81 per m.
Cypress L. & G. flooring and ceiling, End
grade, Sl3 per m.
Gum cabin lumber. Sc perm.
Shingles. all heart, $3.50 per ID.
Shingles, End grade, 80 per m.
nTr These prices are for lumber at the
mill; when delivered, the hauling will have
to be added.
Ed HAMLEY, Manager.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

Because the limitations of DIR. Tiche-
nor's Antiseptic smell and tastc like
peppermint 10 no proof that they are
"just as good" as the original, simon
pure compound that bas given uniyer-
sal satisfaction tor ten years. You
may know DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic
by the trade mark. j.. S. Guenard
always keeps il for sale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
Democracy has begun to reviv

Democracy has begun to revive
some since the presidential election.
This is evidenced by the late munic-
ipal elections in the cities of Chicago
and Detroit, and in the states Of
Ohio, New Jersey and Indiana,
where great Democratic victories
were aclieved. Republicans insist
that only local issues were the cause
Of these victories, but a series OF
them following each other so closely
indicate something more important
10 the people than mere local issues.
It is the tide Of Democratic senti.
n ut sweeping onward.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

The Cubans fought thirty-four
battles on the End. instant and came
out victorious 10 majority OF them.
This does not look like the "upri-
sina,is being quelled very fast.
Spain can hardly hope to conquer
the Cubans now. The island is toe
/. Tar gone.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

Gen. Leon Jassremski, who was
appointed Consul to Peru by Presi-
dent Cleveland three years ago. is at
home on short visit. He says Peru
is beautiful country, with an excel
lent climate; that it IS fine field for
American enterprise to work up a
magnificent trade, which is at pres
emit monopolizcd by European ccun-
tries. The sugar industry there is
10 depressed condition, owing to
competition With the beet product Of
Europe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

Congressman S. T. Baird was seen
recently in New Orleans by a repor-
ter and said that he believes the I'm
tied States will soon take charge OF
the levee question. He said there is
APPROVING sentiment among congress
men and senators that the levee sys-
TEN should be maintained by the
general government, and that very
likely the next session of Congress
will take some step in this direction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

The bazaar fire in Paris last week
was one OF the most fearful horrors
that ever occurred in European
CITY. Over hundred ladies were
burned TO death in the short space
OF twelve minutes. Most OF them
were the flower of the French nobil-
sfu
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

Spain wants 20 give Cuba home
rule and autonomy, but the Cubans
reply that nothing short of ihdepen-
dence will satisfy them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
FOR SALE.

BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT. having
front of two chains and sixty-six links, on
the lake road, next to the property of Mr..
JIG Bass. This is beyond doubt the
finest five acre building lot in East Carroll
parish.
For terms, apply to
MILLIKIN & HAMLEY.
Real Estate Dealers,
Lake Providence, La.
January 16. ,g6.-tf,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

The crest Of the high water is now
passing New Orleans, but MAJOR
Richardson says the levee line ar
ound the city will hold all right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

the bape of modern legislation.
Senator Nc Emery is a limited pro-
tectionist, and at the same time a
sound Democrat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

A recent dispatch says that nego-
f,ations are pending looking to
neoceful solution of the Cuban ques-
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

yelestino has fallen into the hands
OF the Turks. Greece is being grad
ually whipped by the Ottoman horde.
The Tennessee Centennial is in
full blast and draws large crowds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

A farewell banquet was rendered
Ambassador Bayard on the 7th. inst.
by the American society in London
on his retirement from official duty.
Mr.. Bayard will leave England Q
very popular man with our British
brethren. His successor is Col. Hay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
Registration n Office.

Notice is hereby given that the registra,,
ton book for the Town OF Providence VIII
be open at my office in said town from
Monday, April 10Th to Monday the It'll day
OF June, 1897, the date fixed for holding the
election for municipal officers of said town.
Under Act No. SO of 1896, providing for a
new registration, it is nece ssary that every
one desiring to vote in said election shall
register anew.
Providence, La, April 18th, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

United States Engineer Hardee
says he regards all danger now as
practically passed on the front OF
Tensas and Concordia parishes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
BRICK, BRICK, BRICK.
II Ell III
Acme Brick Company

Is now ready with fine lot of Brick
for sale for cash. Prices to snit the
times. Call at office of Company, No.
Levee street, for prices.
JNO w. COOKE, Manager.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
For Sale.

Two hundred bushels of Cow Peas, at
$1.25 per bushel..
Brunette p. o., La.
Lake Providence, La, May s, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
Spring and Summer Samples.

SprIHK HuU OunHfHOf o"fHP1os' =
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 and take
q look at them. On account of the
newtariff, clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
JURY LIST.

List of the jurors drawn for the June 1897
criminal term OF the Hon. 7th District
court tor East Carroll parish. La.
JURORS FOR THE FIRST WEEK.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

rECampbell & Chaze have increased
their stock of drugs and sundries. etc,
and can NEE. calls foranything intheir
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

l hereby certify that the above is a true
and correct copy of the original Venire List
now on file and OF Record in my office.
Witness my seal and signature this 9th
day of May A. D., 1897.
j. d. TOMPKINS.
Clerk 7th District Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


Lake Providence. La, May S, 1897.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Alder
men of the town Of Providence con-
yened this eve at s o'clock in regular
session.
Presentation. Z. j. Hamley. Mayor;
C. II. Egelly. Secretary, Aldermen V.
M. Purdy, Jas. Beard and N. Fousse.
Absent-Alderma w. H. Schneider.
Upon motion of Alderman Pnrdy.
the reading of the minutes of the pre-
vious session was dispensed with, and
the Mayor was authorized to approve
them as recorded.
The Finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted:
Lake Providence, La, May D. 1897.
To the Mayor and members OF the
Board of Aldermen:-We your Finance
Committee report that we have exam
ined the report of the treasurer OF the
town, and find that he had on hand in
cash at date of his last report
| The sum of. 5uz ~
| That he has received since for ac-
counts of taxes 1896. 49,. ....... %
Finos 10 90
! $40 IA
That he has disbursed as per vouch- =,
| ---
Joov;ro q cash balance of 1852 81
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-15

He is patriot, and is not willing to
protect his own state and her inter-
ests, refusing at the same time to do
the same by his sister states.
The Banner.D Democrat has the
greatest confidence in the ability,
sincerity and integrity OF Senator
McEnery. 1t considers him one of
the finest and purest statesmen
Louisiana has ever produced. He is
not the man to couch and cover be.
meath public opinion. His views
are not moulded by the public, blu,
he draws the public to his own opin
ions, by the fearlessness with which
they are expressed. If ever the
Banner-D Democrat Is compelled te
take issue with Senator McEnery, i
will do so from an honest difference
| Of opinion on questions of publ,
) policy; and at no time will it eve
: accuse him of treachery to his stat,
t or the great Democratic party which
0 he loves SO well, and for whose in
4 terests he has fought all through hi
r eventual life. His policy is plain t
+ everyone, be does not conceal il
+ His views on the tariff are broad an
il statesmanIke, entirely free fror
that spirit of sectionalism which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
WILL MAKE ID CHANGE.
Senate will Not Change treaties as Requested
BY Secretary oIney.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Senate de-
voted two hours. Wednesday, to the
consideration of thesrequest of Secre-
tary Olney for an amendment to the
eXtradition treaties with the Orange
Free States and Argentine Republic
ratified, Monday, by the insertion of q
clause requiring each government q
give up its own citizens on an extradf-
ton demanded by the other govern
ment party ta.the treaty. --.-----
This language appears in none of our
treaties and was so out of the usual
order of things that it precipitated a
long debate. participated in by Senators
Morgan, Sherman, Chandler. Hoar and
others. These senators took the posi-
ton that each government was the
judge of it's own rights in such cases.
Senator Davis spoke at some length in
opposition to the request of the secra-
tary.
it was shown that this country had
never given up its own citizens and
the Senate held that the language
asked for was unnecessary. At the
of the debate no formal ac-
ton was taken. but it was evident that
the Senate would decline to make the
asked for and the treaty
will stand as ratified, Monday last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
CUBAN POSTAGE STAMPS
in Mail Received Open Up Delicate Cues
tion for State Department.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE appear
ban republic. in the United States
mails was the source of some discus
sion at the postoffice department, to-
day, as to whether such stamps could
he recognized as proper for transmits
sion of mails into the United States. as
this government has not recognized
Cuba as a free and independent coun-
try. This is probably the first case of
its kind.
AT the postotfice department it was
stated that these stamps were good as
TAR as the United States was con-
cerned. as our postal laws require only
that the stamps be properly cancelled
and that envelopes containing mail
matter bear the postmark of a regular
postoffice. These regulations have
been complied with so far as the de-
partment knows.
Had they not been admissible the
letters bearing these stamps would
have been marked with letter 7 at the
receiving office in this country. mean
ing Tax Collect The department
knows nothing about the postofiice
stamped on the envelope-eXcept that
il is in Spanish territory and Spain is
in the international postal union.
These stamps might give rise to a
delicate diplomatic question in which
the postofIice department would take
no part. but refer the matter to the
department of State for settlement.