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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

part Of the population In whose behail 'ne p, v
posa is primarily made. and his ADVICE wiz
commend itself TO the respectful atteh''on VI
the Board of Education There are, as lie says
some obstacles TO be overcome In adapting .'c
school Fairgrounds to general use' p"t ,io
Board will doubtless consider the proposition
with n desire TO remove rather than exaggera,e
the difficulties On the face of 1t the sugges'io"
onpeors n good one. There is every reason WHY
public property should be rendered as user"' 10
the public as possible 1t has often Deen re,
marked that it would be well II the materlai
part of the educational establishment. acquired
and maintained at great cost, could De more
continuously and completely utilized. IL Is IN
enormous and undoubtedly prolitaDle invest
ment. but It would be desirable to increase the
returns in ways which would not conhict WIN
the fundamental purpose. The objections 10
apblying school buildings to other kindred uses
may he insuperable, but this does not mt hrst
Thought seem to be the case with the pay
grounds attached to them. Certainly the scheme
proposed by Mr.. Rlis Is entitled to the carelul
consideration which it Is sure to receive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
PERSONAL.

The Rsv r 7 Butler rector of ST. JOHNS Catho
lie Church Chicago. will be consecrated Bishop
Of Concordia Kan. to-day. In the chapei OF the
American College In Rome
This IL how a friend describes Governor Taylor
OF Tennessee who may succeed the late senator
Harris as Senator: "He is an inlfnitab!e Story
teller He loves fried chicken better than hound
dog loves pot liquor. He drinks his whskey
straight and pulls of his hat to every lady that
he meets lie can play the fiddle, he can ride .
horse bareback. and can follow the hounds unth
the horn blows for breakfast the next morning:
He. knows the difference between a thoroughbred
and fetock stock and he worships a blue-eyed
baby with devotion characteristic OF the noun
tain man.
A beautiful stained glass window is 10 be placed
in the Baptist Church at Freeport. Me. in memory
of the late Rev Dr. Edgar II. Gray. He pro-
nounced the funeral Grafton over the BODY OF
Thaddeus Stevens; he took part In the funeraI
Of President Lincoln, and he preached remark
able sermon in Washington while the battle OF
Gettysburg was in progress. which Is sth remem.
bered wildly by those who were living there At
that time. DR.. Gray was ordained to the ministry
at Washington. where he chaplain Of the
United States Senate through two or three terms
Milton Gushing Phillips. the new United States
Distrct-Attorney for the Eastern District or WIS
consin. is the OF a Maine lumberman and was
at one time a station agent on the Green Bay.
Winona and St. Paul Railroad.
William Lloyd Garrison. son Of the famous
Abolitionst. said Of his father in recent lecture
in Boston: AT home Mr. Garrison was cheerful
His sense Of the ludicrous was very marked He
was passionately fond OF music, and had habit Of
singing through the house Babies a delight
to him. and would be good with him when the
mother could not soothe them. He was very fond
Of puns. When the servant failed he helped In the
kitchen; when there was sickness he was won
derful nurse At table he made the conversation
general and drew out the most timid.
THE Boston Transcript recalls story OF Edwin
ofh
poor artist called several times to see him at
the old Winthrop House. Each time he brought
a picture which he had painted he finally left II
with note stating that he was in needy crcum.
stances Forrest read the note. and took the wrap
ping from the picture. It proved to be a painting
of himself Spartacus Forrest gazed upon II a
moment and then ejacuated to the clerk: Give
be the point Of starvation"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

regular allowance still further. 1t would DE
rash to say that this will not be done ana 'here
il no doubt that 1t can be done II railroad
patrons are willing to pay the cost OK iaster
trains. But II Is much TO be doubted II they
are willing Specially fast trains do not peg'h
TO pay for themselves. and their value az ad-
yertsements Is limited Every additional mile
an hour means a wear on track anu roiiihg
stock and an expenditure OF steam entireiy on.
of proportion to the gain In speed Sixty
mile-an-bour train burns much more thah
twice as much coal ms n thirty mile train Our
railroad systems are perfect enough to make
the flyers feasible if enough people care 10 use
them and pay for them. AT first thousht II
would De said that Of course people wo"'''
pay TO get to their destination as soon rs posi-
BILE A few would. as n matter or curiosity
but when the regular traffic Is as rapid as now
a decrease of half an hour in the time 10 bui-
falo or nm hour I'm the time to Chicago really
makes no difference to the traveller. lhe
mathematical law Of maxima ana mihiiha up
plies to him as well as TO the coal. AS the speeu
increases faster than the coal consumption UP
TO n certain point and then much slower 80
mans willingness TO spend money to go raster
increased as he learned to go faster up 10 ''he
roint where his reasonable needs were sup
plied. The gains beyond that mean h'tie' Inc
minutes clipped off his trips now are hearl!
altogether vanity. Yet he does ike 10 pi"'"e
himself on his flying powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
HUDSON RIVER COMMERCE.

Some suyoestiyp facts appear in q recent re-
mort of the engineer in charge of improvements
I'm the channel OF the upper Hudson. Ihey re-
late to that part OF the river between new
Baltimore and Troy, stretch of about twenty
two miles Before work was begun the channei
between New-Baltimore and Albany was seven
and half feet deep, and between Albany ana
Troy only four feet. 1t has been deepened all
the way to eleven and a half feet, ana consld-
eraby widened. Further work Is to be done.
until the entire river channel Is made SAFER ana
more commodOus for commerce. 1t Is costing
a good deal of money, Of course, but 1t Is one
of the best possible investments, the profits or
which will be enjoyed not only by New-York'
city and State, but by the whole region IT'D
utary to this port which means practically the
entire United States.
For the Hudson River is commercial high
way of National importance. The commerce on
that part Of 1t now in course OF Improvement
amounts TO 100000 tons, or more than $lOG,-
100000 year That Is considerably more than
tbe tonnage of all vessels of all kinds belong
ing to all the United States. and is more than
One-fourth Of the tonnage of all vessels domestic
and foreign entering all ports Of the United
States in the year. In value it amounts TO
more than one-eghth of the entire foreign trade,
imports and exports, Of the port OF New-f0rk.
and to more than forty-three times the cost OF
the improvements made and contemplated on
that part of the river. Certainly a work cannot
he deemed extravagant when its cost is only
23 per cent of one years commerce when II
facilitates How great an increase Of commerce
has been or will shortly be effected because or
the improvements made Is an interesting ques-
ton There can be no doubt that the answer
will be expressed in most imposing figures
It is the happy privilege of this city to stand
not only at the chief cean-gateway OF the con-
tinent. but also at the seward terminus OF one
of the greatest inland waterways Of the CONT
nent and Of the world. The suggestion Is Oh
yious. The work Of canal and river improve
ment will not be done until n is possible for a
vessel to navigate the whole of that waterway,
10 come straight through without change the
14OO miles from Duluth or Chicago to New
York and here to find berth alongside vessel
bound hence for any ocean port in the world
Between Duluth and Liverpool there should be
only one breaking of cargo and that AT New
York A big undertaking. to effect that? Yes;
costing rs do the works on the upper hudson,
between and . per cent of the value or one
years commerce over the route. Is that thing
to battle American enterprise:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
PURLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS.

In recommending the selection OF the Rving-
ton-st site for the first Of the citys public play
grounds a fortnight ago. the Mayors Advisory
Committee on Small Parks submitted to the
Board Of Street Openings the results OF careful
investigation Of the relation between recreation
places and public tranquility. In this inquiry
the Police Department had cOOperated. and the
unanimous testimony Of the captains Of various
precincts fully warranted the assertion that In
every case the opening Of small park, pro-
vidng more or less suitable field for games
and outlet for youthful activity. was followed
by the breaking up Of 4 street gang and
dimnution OF turbulence. The committee was
convinced that the city in recognizing the fact
that play Is the natural occupation OF child,
and establishing conditions under which this
law of Nature can be conveniently obeyed. was
effec.ually promoting the welfare Of all the
people
On Wednesday Mr. Jacob 4. Rlis. secretary
Of the Small Parks Committee, sent n letter to
the Board OF Education suggesting that the
Fairgrounds which must be provided hereafter
in connection with new schoohouses might be
advanagcously used as public neighborhood
Fairgrounds after school hours. As was 10 be
expected, Mr.. Riis made his plea both interest
ing and effective. No man Is more familiar
with the condition and requirements OF that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

merly employed by Christians in their public
utterances have become Outworn, and In some
cases have degenerated into cant. No phrases
however sacred or tlme-honored, can possibly
cnshrine religion. 1t is an attitude OF the mind
which, when It Is sincere, has the power TO
make sacred any words in which, from age 70
age Il may express itself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

Persons going ont of tom, either 10 sum-
mer resorts or country homes. can haze me
Daily and Sunday Tribune mailed TO hem
for 81 Der month. or ST. so for 3 MONTHS
The address Kill be changed as often as
A7esTed. ~,
Travellers in Europe can reeefvs me
Tribune dnring their absence for SITS per
month. or 81. IS for 3 months. postage pre-
taid. Address changed as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

The failure Of Congress TO make sui'ao
provision for the representation Oh .he oh, -
States at the Worlds Fair in Paris In I9oo
docs not reflect credit upon those responsible
,or - or unon the country France has always
bean q nrompt and large contributor to the sue
coco ~ international expostions in other coun-
tries. and especially in the United states. Ihis
no,iov has doubtless been based in part upon
wisa calculation of advantages, but 1t has also
oxnressed a national sentiment Of friendship
and comfy. Having accepted the invitation Oh
rrance we should have followed her example
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

mons II says: 1T 10 not the aim OF the asso-
citation to conflict with white conventions OF
physicians. nor to decrease the interest Of colored
physicians in those white organizations to which
they may belong, but Is intended to promote
fraternity among colored professional men,"
The convention chooses rather hot time for
It's sessions, but can brace up on therapeutic
refrigerants. and come swimmingly through the
conyOcatOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

Ten Eyck having been admitted to the hen
ley regatta after careful investigation OF MS
claims. was entitled to better treatment thah lie
received from the spectators Of his prii'iah'
victory. We shall hope to learn that the re-
gatta officials are not at fault.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

The Tribune presents its readers to-day Win
an uncommonly entertaining array OF seasoha-
BILE matter in it's illustrated supplement Inc
colored cover forms an attractive lntroauct'oh
to the good things within. the first page oeihs I"
faithful representation Of one OF the charac'e'
istic scenes OF a New-York summer nlght-'he
roof garden concerts of the Madison square
Garden The last page shows a glimpse OF one
Of NETWORKS newer civic institutions that ~
attracting much attention from all classes Oh
citizens-the Aquarium. One of the most at
tractive Of recent photographs is reproduced IN
an excellent half-tone on the SECOND page 4.
represents the immediate family OF the Gar Vi
Russia. Besides that autocrat, there are MS
wife. the Czarna: his mother. the Dowager
Czarna and some charming younger members
~ that household The readers who go further
into this supplement will find it one OF the most
interesting productions in newspaper summer
literature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

Statistics OF the foreign trade OF Germany
have just been published showing that us e*-
ports and imports have both Increased year by
year, the latter having more than dsupieo III d
decade, while the former have gone aheao
steadily, though in less degree. CapriVi
commercial treaties with Russia ana Aus'r'a
have worked we'll and Notwithstanding much
initial opposition their good results are now
apparent to everybody. Since they went into
effect three years ago the imports have increased
30 800 600 marks. and the exports 702,3OO,OOO
marks. The Agrarans fought the treaties at
everv stem but in the face Of their prosperous
effects they are now mute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

There are two thousand regular colored physi-
clans in the United States. arording an assur-
ance that the average standard OF mortahty
among that race will be kept up no matter
what happens They are to assemble IN con-
vention at Washington July Il. and to continue
In session three days. THE circular which sum-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

II the United States presents the spectacle OF
diplomacy in shirt sleeves as THE London
Globe" declares, some Of the more rampageous
British newspapers must be reckoned like Fal-
staff's hundred and fifty soldiers. VINO mad put
a shirt and a half in all the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

In the six months ending July l $2S,OOO,OOO
OF mortgage Indebtedness was paid of in Ne
braska to the mortgage and loan companies
The farmers will not believe Bryan when he
tells them they are bankrupt II this thing Keeps
up. The Populists should stop it at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

1t is a severe arraignment OF the summer
climate OF Washington when even Texas Rep
resentative finds II uncomfortable Bailey, OF
that state. says that summer sessions are an
intolerable cruelty. but they are really rendered
necessary by the factous stupidity Of his side
IN Congress, which has to be we'll roasted be-
fore II will recognize Its obligations to the coun-
trv and enact the legislation necessary to 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

How would 1t do for the Whitney goldites and
the Tammany silverites to get together and
compromise on the basis that Tammany agree
to observe silence which Is golden and the
Whitney people agree to hand over money that Is
silver?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

Chicago preserves its legislative traditions by
keeping a Common Council for sale cheap for
cash, the goods delivered in lots to suit with
commercial promptitude. THE Times-Herald
Of that city says: "A choice few Aldermen re-
"ceived $4,000 yesterday, in full settlement OF
ANY claims they might have had on the Gas
Trust" According to the same authority. the
whole transaction cost $4,000. an earlier pay
ment Of $4,000 having been made about two
weeks ago. OF the thirteen members OF the
Gas. Oil and Electric Light Committee in the
Common Council It is the opinion OF 1.-THE Times
Herald" that few Of them are above the sus-
picion OF taking money for legislation" 1t Is OBJ
yious that the robes Of their predecessors have
descended on worthy shoulders. and that. care
fully examined. each Of them will he found to
contain a spacious pocket to carry of brides In.
showing that II In some respects they are back
numbers, in others they are entirely up to date
and equipped with all the modern convenences.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03
Information for the
Pubic.

The following is the schedule of the
Y. & NJ. V. r. r., taking effect from
Sept. IS.
New Orleans Divislon-Train 5 Will
leave Vieksburg at $40 am Land arrive
at New Orleans 1926 a. N.
Train 81 viii. leave .Vicksburg 500
a..m. and arrive New Orleans $50 p.
m.
Train will leave New Orleans 4:20
p NJ. and arrive Vicksbnrg IL 80 P. m.
Train No. % viii leave New Or
leans at 8.05. a. M. and arrive at Vicks-
burg at 55 p. m.
Memphis Division-Train No. wi
leave Memphis at SO p. N. and arrive
at Vicksburg at 500 q. m.
No. % will leave Memphis at S:i5 n.
m. and arrive at Vicksburg at 6:45 p.
m.
Train No. C leaves Vicksburg at
1901 a. ~. and arrives at Memphis at
710 p. NJ.
Train No. "a will leave Vicksburg
at 7:35 a %. AMI arrive at -Memphis ST
$50 p. M.
All trains run daily.
For Information rs to rates Sc,
write 20
Your Ticket Agent.
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03
Notice to Mortgage Cred.
itors,
EAST CARROLL PARISH.
SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.
PARISH OF EAST CARROLL,

SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE,
PARISH OF EAST CARROLL,
Lake Providence, La, June 5, 1897.
In conformity with Section, 63, Act So Of
1888. notice is hereby given to all parties
holding mortgages upon real estate in the
parish of East Carroll on which taxes for
the years 1898 and 1896, have not
been paid. that will begin the sale of same
at the Court House door, on Saturday, the
10th, day of July, A ~. 1897, and that num-
Der of pieces of property so delinquent are
now being advertised in this newspaper in
conformity with the law preparatory to
such sale. The attention of the mortgage
creditors is especially called to these adver-
tisemenfs of tax sales, and they are warned
to take such steps prior to the sale as may
be necessary to protect their rights.
j. w. DUNN,
Sheriff and ex-oflicio Tax Collector. East
Carroll. parish. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03
Judgment.

7th District Court of La, East Carroll par
ish-Mrs. Martha III. Downright, wife. VS.
Peter Mathison, her husband-No. 433.
This case coming up regularly tor trial
aftet issue Joined and being taken up and
tried, by reason of the law and the evidence
being in favor Of plaintiff and against de-
fendant it is therefore ordered, adjudged
and decreed that thers be Judgment in
plaintiffs favor dessolvlng the community
of acqucts and gains heretofore existing
between them-decreeing her separate In
property from said husband and authoriz-
ing and empow ering her to carry on her
affairs free from the controle OF and inter-
vention of her husband. Defendant to pay
costs. Read and signed ia open court This
14th day of June, 1897.
+. F. Montgomery,
Judge 7th Jud. Dis.
A true copy.
j. d. Tonpkins, Clerk.
July g. 1875.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03
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. S12 per m.
Cypress bevelled siding, rough, $40 per m.
Cypress dressed siding, Sl3 per m.
Cypress T. & G. flooring and ceiling, best
grade, SIT per m.
Cypress T. & G. flooring and ceiling, End
grade. SIS per m.
Gum cabin lumber, So perm.
Shingles, all heart, $3.50 per ID.
Shingles, End grade, 50 per m.
H These prices are for lumber at the
mill; when delivered, the hauling win have
to be added.
e. j. HAMLEY, Manager.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03
Sheriff IS Sale.

Stat of Louisiana, Parish OF East Carroll,
Seventh District Court-Beer. Meyer
s. Co., VS.. ID. +. Peck and j. W. Bar
ber.-No. 430.
By virture of a writ of Fl Fa 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-
dcnce, East Carroll parish, La. on Satur-
day, the 10th day of July, 1897, between the
hours prescribed by law, all the right, title
and interest of ID. +. Peck and j. w. Bar
Der in and to the following described prop
erty, to-wlt:
All and singular the south 90 feet off OF
Lot in Block of the town of Providence.
having a front OF 20 feet on Levee street
and running back between parallel lines
150 feet. with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon and all the rights. ways and
privileges thereto belonging, seized in the
above SUIT.
Terms of Sale cash with the benefit of
appraisement.
j. w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sherifrs Office, Providence, La, June B,
1S97.-6t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03

Next month the u. S. treasury viii
begin paying out the appropriation
of 81 ,0S5, loo to make good the bal
ance of the sugar bounty due under
the act of March 2, 1895. Out of
this sum the Louisiana producers will
receive 1892 .491. The total amount
of bounty paid on cane sugars from
the time OF the enactment of the Nc
Kinley Law to its repeal was S27,-
913,39l, OF which nearly all went to
the Louisiana sugar producers
Since then they have received S4.-
573,0s5, and adding the sum of
1902, 49l still to be paid out, it is
seen that the total amount of cash
paid by the general government
directly ont OF the public treasury to
the producers of sugar IN Louisiana
will be upwards Of thirty-three mil
lions of dollars, sGm equal to one
and half times the value of the an
nnal sugar crop of'thc stale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03

W. B. Dickey CT Louisiana, has
been appointed by President Nc
Kinley to the consulate at Callao,
Peru, the position held by Gen. Leon
Jastrcmski. Dickey is well known in
East Carroll, where be resided for a
number OF years and left with a two
hundred dollar board bill unpaid,
which remains that way up to the
present time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03

Ex-Cougressnan Chas. j. Boat
ner has been allowed 1882 by con
grcss on account of The contest OF
his opponent, Alex Beuoit, who re-
cciycd the SIM of 81 geo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03

Washington, La, wants "a local
building and loan association.
Write to the officers of cur building
and loan association aud they will
give YOU all the information desired,
as to how 10 make it successful.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-03

A marriage license was Issued in
Chicago flew days ago TO Flora
SchIawaniswiz and Paul Pielsovinz-
scwhall-and there we're several sun
strokes in Chicago thai day.